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The world shakes


Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky 
Friday January 12th, 2018 10:30:19 AM


In the wake of all the animal activity suddenly things get eerily quiet, so quiet in fact that you could hear a pin drop if you were so inclined. It doesn’t last long. All of a sudden there comes a horrendous crash and things sound as if the Wold is tearing itself apart. The sound is so loud that you can’t quite pinpoint where it is coming from and if you were hard pressed to guess you would have to say everywhere but you aren’t quite sure how that is possible but suffice it to say it is that LOUD.

Eventually the racket subsides and you hope for a second that maybe whatever that was signified the end of all the troubles happening of late. If only things were so fortunate because not even a full moment after the thundering noise ceases does the ground start trembling again...could it be an earthquake?

This activity feels different as if it is in reaction to something major and not the main event itself. Is the Wold really being split apart? Have the Woldians done something to anger the Gods? Who knows?

The ground you are standing on rocks back and forth like a ship tossed about in a tempestuous sea. Bits of rock, dust and other debris start to fall from the nearby dunes and rock outcroppings and fissures open up in the ground along the paths and thoroughfares. An old, abandonned boat in your proximity tumbles down one of the chasms that have opened up and after a short amount of time you hear the impact of wood on rock and you think luckily there wasn’t a taur in it.

And then just as quickly as the concussive sound appeared and the tremors started, the Wold shaking terminates.

Need Fort save vs DC20. If failed Highlight to display spoiler: { are deafened for 3 rounds (3 posting days).}

This is by far the loudest sound anyone has ever heard.

Then Meteors can be seen streaking across the sky, with brilliant sparkling colors trailed by fiery tails. Their trajectory puts them heading nearby. Priests, witches and those with any predictive abilities feel a sense of dread.

One of these meteors comes crashing somewhere less than a day’s walk from the party. Further up the beach around a bend in the coastline.

Villagers can be seen running from the town towards theparty.


Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None  d20+6=7 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 5:58:34 PM

(Fort Save = 7 FAIL)
Tsak flounders, the shaking has stopped, but he's not sure about the noise. His whole head is ringing.
He thinks he can't hear anything, but his ears hurt. Putting a hand up to check for blood, he's relieved to find none.
His surroundings now seem surreal, without sound everything lacks context. The waves move, but there's no crash. There is movement everywhere but an eerie silence too.
Then the meteors flash across the sky and appear to explode into the earth - no sound.
Villagers are coming, but how will anyone communicate if none can hear?

It's all a bit much and the half-orc plonks down on the sand to take a minute to collect himself.
Maybe this really is the end of the wold...

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy  d20+4=20 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 7:43:28 PM

Sable shrugs off the loud noise all around him. He points towards the closest meteor strike and says ”Maybe we should investigate”

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested  d20+2=18 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 8:08:17 PM

Elyas looks around as the noises start but can't pinpoint the source, when all of a sudden the noise stops. He still sees things shaking and stuff falling from the sky, but can't hear any of it. He sees Sable pointing at the impact point, but had no idea what was said

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None  d20+6=26 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 10:56:48 PM

(Roll: fort = 26)

"That was uncomfortable." Kiwina sees the villagers approach, and prepares to tell them the news -- the aumakua say the sea is safer than the land right now.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None   d20+4=20 ;
Friday January 12th, 2018 11:35:26 PM

Rolth, used to the howling winds of the sea, also shrugs off the booming noise. (Fort save = 20, success) He nods to Sable and leads the group off in the direction of the closest meteor strike.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None  
Saturday January 13th, 2018 8:30:07 AM

Reminded by Kiwina’s comments, Rolth will pull up short to warn the villagers to stay back from the quicksands and find out what they want from the party. Then we can decide whether to head immediately for the meteor site or not.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None  d20+2=9 ;
Saturday January 13th, 2018 1:10:08 PM

His ears begin to ring and he struggles to keep his balance. It seems as though most of his companions are recoving quicker but he's not the only one.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy  d20+1=14 ;
Sunday January 14th, 2018 6:20:33 AM

Sable, noticing that some of his fellow party members are looking at him in confusion, will try and take a look to see if the hearing loss is permanent or temporary. (Untrained Heal = Roll 14 = 10).

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None  d20+4=22 ;
Sunday January 14th, 2018 11:28:26 AM

Fortitude = 22 Pass

Gothruk panics.
The wold is being torn apart.
He sees the others focusing on the more immediate issues, their ears, the meteors.
He tries to swallow his terror, and fails.
Give him a monster to fight and he will battle till his last breath.
But this.. surely this is the end.
He doesn't know what to do.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Deaf 3/3 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook   d20+1=17 ;
Monday January 15th, 2018 8:11:31 AM

Falco stands blinking and looking around, hands over his ears. He shakes his head a couple of time and sticks his fingers in them to try and clear them before practically yelling.

"What? I can't hear anything."

Confused and a little scared he looks around at the others seeing many of them having the save experience.

I hope this is not permanent. I am going to be useless if I cannot hear.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky 
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 12:19:07 AM

Suddenly the world goes quiet for falco, Finnian, Elyas

Gothruk, rolth, kiwina, Sable meanwhile are fine, their hearing staying intact.

While Rolth warns the villagers to stay back, Sable examines the others to see if the deafness is permanent. He doesn't seem to be able to tell.

In the distance more and more meteors can be seen slamming into the wold with a loud thump. Though these are landing a lot further away.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None 
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 3:40:54 AM

Tsak allows Sable to check his ears. He can't tell much from the Minotaur's expression. If anything Sable seems as confused as Tsak.
Hopefully his deafness is temporary and will pass.
What to do in the meantime?
Without knowing what the villagers or party are discussing Tsak doesn't feel like he's able to contribute in any meaningful way. He decides to sharpen his kukri and his falchion, settling down in the sand to do so while he waits to see what will happen next.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Deaf 3/3 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook  
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 6:29:49 AM

Still unable to hear Falco spins in a circle watching the meteors fall form the sky with a shudder. His normal spirit is clearly shaken by what is going on as he blinks and rubs his ears.

"What in all that all that is holy is going on." he yells before realizing just how loud he is talking.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested 
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 6:33:31 AM

Elyas looks around in a daze, still unable to hear. He sees several other petals speaking to each other, and realizes that not all of them are deaf. He tries to cast detect magic, but struggles to even cast a simple spell.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None  
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 6:37:47 AM

Rolth will try to find a villager who can hear, to find out what they want. If they are all deaf, he will write in the sand and try to get them to do the same. All while being careful of the quicksand, of course.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None 
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 7:18:32 AM

Kiwina suggests to the villagers that they probably don't want to be along the shore right now. Best to wait out the day from high ground, just in case big waves come

(OOC: I may be unable to post tomorrow. Would someone post for me?)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None 
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 5:35:56 PM

Finnian vigorously shakes his head from side to side, but the ringing persists.

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy 
Tuesday January 16th, 2018 8:31:53 PM

Sable gestures to those that cannot hear and points towards the nearest meteor fall and grips his weapon. He then gestures forcefully towards the meteor and says to the others, “Let’s go that way.”



Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky 
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 12:27:24 AM

Those with no hearing are still trying to come to terms with it while the others are suggesting they move towards the meteors.

The ringing is slowly going away. ( Tommorows post is the last one with deafness.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None   d20+9=18 ;
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 6:19:46 AM

Rolth, seeing that the villagers have been warned, agrees with Sable that it is time to move out toward the meteor impact. Once clear of the quicksand zone, he will suggest with words and hand motions that the party resume its normal outdoor marching order, rather than stay in a single file. As they move out, he will keep a sharp eye out for new events and threats (Perception = 18)

Kiwina (BatMark subbing for Steve M)  d20+6=23 ;
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 6:25:37 AM

Kiwina, having passed along the wisdom of the aumakua and warned the villagers away, agrees with Sable’s direction and takes his place in the Petals’ marching order when it is safe to do so. As the party moves out, he will try to divine what the aumakua may know about meteors and what threats and opportunities ride them to the Wold. (Knowledge Nature = 23)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Deaf 1/3 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook  
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 7:05:20 AM

Watching Sable pantomime Falco nods vigorously and yells in return.

"Yes. a meteor fell over there!" and then gestures at the weapons being proffered. "You cannot fight a meteor, it just is!"

Sable must be rattled, thinking he can stab a rock.



Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None 
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 1:45:00 PM

Task, checking what's going on around him realised that team is heading out. With his hearing still impaired he's not eager to go on point just yet so will seek to travel somewhere in the middle of the petals.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested 
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 6:41:44 PM

Elyas still cannot hear, but surprises himself with how easily he falls into his place in the marching offer of his new crew. He practices with simple spells, waiting for his hearing to return

Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy  d20+6=7 ; d20+5=10 ;
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 10:15:06 PM

Sable will scan the horizon for threats (Perception 7) and use tracking to try and find the location of the skyfall (following debris towards the larger meteor) - Survival (10).

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky 
Thursday January 18th, 2018 12:17:08 AM

The group calls out a marching order and plans to head to the area where the meteor landed. The group moves out and it takes thebetter part of the day to gead there.

The air is dusty, the sky hazy with the sun glowing behind. You can taste the dust in your mouth. Though it irritates your eyes, but you can still see fine.

You make out more meteors whistling across the sky and landing in not too distant locations. Each lands with a solid *whumpf*

The party arrives at an area where the beach and grassland meet. You can see a small amount of red grass surrounding the crater.

You also observe animals that seem to be in pain, twisting and writhing on the ground. As you watch you see the animals mutate before your very eyes. Hair/fur/feathers fall off, blood covering the animals skin, frothing at the mouth, unnatural/distorted sounds from them, etc. This happens very quickly.



Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy  d20+4=22 ; d20+7=22 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2018 4:19:57 AM

Sable is not keen to lose the little hair he already has, ”Maybe we should not get too close, but let’s take a look at the animals.”. Knowledge Nature to examine the animals (22); Perception (22)

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None 
Thursday January 18th, 2018 5:31:43 AM

We should definitely keep our distance. We have no reason to stay around however, now that we've investigated we can travel back to town and report what we've found to tell people more equipped to deal with this problem.

Perhaps we try and take a creature back, or the body of one, but that seems like more hassle then it's worth.

Says Gothruk.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None  d20+8=9 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2018 7:44:46 AM

Without getting closer, Kiwina looks to see whether the animals are dying or just changing -- and if they are just changing, into what. (Roll: perception = 9)

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Deaf 1/3 | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook   d20+8=24 ; d20+8=22 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2018 9:03:08 AM

After the treck to the crater Falco's sense of dread has only grown. When they finally get close he is taken aback by what they find. He hears Gothruk's suggestion to keep this distance but he is just to curious to not get closer.

"Oh.... those poor animals. What... What would be doing this."

He moves closer to one of the animals trying to examine both it and the unusual red grass.

{Know: Arcana 24}
{Know: Nature 22}

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None 
Thursday January 18th, 2018 1:34:11 PM

Tsak's hearing has returned, but his wold is far from normal. Instinctively he does not want to go near or touch the meteor. He agrees that taking a small amount of the grass and a dead animal may be useful, but how to do it without touching them either. Does anyone have a spare bag or sack we can use to carry a sample?

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None 
Thursday January 18th, 2018 3:51:06 PM

Rolth really doesn't want to get closer, but can't let Falco go alone, so he steps up behind Falco as the halfling collects samples, glaive ready to strike if an animal reanimates or other threat appears.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None  d20+10=16 ;
Thursday January 18th, 2018 6:19:32 PM

This entire experience has Finnian confused, frighted, and more confused. Normally he would be afraid of the transformations, but nothing seems to be phasing him anymore. He does try to figure out what in the Wold is going on, while also getting ready attack if they get vicious.

Knowledge Nature=16

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn - Up in the sky 
Friday January 19th, 2018 12:36:46 AM

Sable doesnt get too close, but tries to examine the animals. Whatever is effecting them is unknown to him.

Gothruk wants to return to the village, perhaps with an animal.. live or dead.

Kiwina sees they are changing, but not into anything new.

Falco examines the animals from a distance, thed weed is unknown.

Tsak agrees they need a sample, and looks for an extra bag.

Rolth moves up with Falco.. keeping watch over his friend.

Finnian examines too.. but the weed is unknown.

A bit further up the beach an immense crab, covered in red weed and foaming at the mouth comes out of the sand. Huge pinchers click clack as it scitters towards Rolth and Falco. The creatureis bigger then any taur.


Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None  d20+9=17 ; d20+4=10 ; d10+4=13 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 6:35:54 AM

Assuming that he and Falco are not already in the creature's reach, he will move back to form a battle line with the front rank of the Petals and protect the squishies. He will ready an attack with his glaive if the thing comes within his reach. He recommends that Falco position himself behind the line, with Elyas and Finnian, where they can snipe with spell and bow. And of course he will look around for other threats too. (Perception = 17) (Readied attack = 10, damage = 13)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested  d20+5=7 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 6:40:36 AM

Elyas ignores the ringing in his ears and sees the crab rishing his companions. He aims and fires his crossbow, but fires quite wide (7 to hit)

He quickly sets another bolt

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook  
Friday January 19th, 2018 7:07:28 AM

Falco quickly moves back from the skittering giant crab with a yelp.

"Guys.... we have crabs!"

He quickly moves to the back to get behind some of his stouter companions.

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None  d20+3=8 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 11:39:40 AM

Kiwina estimates how quickly the creature moves, in order to judge whether the party can outrun it. But he prepares to brace his longspear in case the creature charges. (readied attack = 8; damage not rolled)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None  d20+6=19 ; d8+1=5 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 4:42:09 PM

Finnian doesn't think, he just draws and fires, as he does the familiar twang of the bow cord rings aloud in his ears. No permanent damage atleast.

[Attack=19,Damage=5]

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None  d20+4=18 ; 2d6+4=10 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 5:32:48 PM

Gothruk prepares for incoming crab, falling in line with the other front liners and reach weapons.

Aoo if it provokes = 18, Damage = 10



Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None 
Friday January 19th, 2018 5:34:16 PM

Tsak's draws his falchion and moved to hold the line with the taurs. He prepares to strike should the creature continue its rush toward the group.

Co- Dm Matt and Shawn Post 
Friday January 19th, 2018 8:46:42 PM

(OOC: Mark, you may have to remind me of the readied attack once it’s used)
Perception vs DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {All around the large crab you notice the smaller crabs desperately trying to escape the crusty legs of the larger one. The large crab seems to care less about the welfare of it’s fellow crustaceans and stabs one with it’s pole-like leg. The large crab eye stalks are droopy and sickly. Blood leaks from everywhere and it seems to moan… but can crabs moan? }
The crab steps from the woods and onto the beach. It is preoccupied, sees the Petals and walks thirty feet in your direction. Elyas shot lands in the sand as the crab turns toward the Petals.
The crab stands 30 feet away and in the center of your formation. It lifts its clawed arms upward ready to fight.
Perception vs DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { A large mass of small crabs approaches from the left. Are they are threat?}
Kiwina attempts to measure the speed of the crab and determines it likely has a speed of 30 ft. Most of the Petals could outrun it but what about the ones that can’t?
[b]Finnian[b] draws and fires. The arrow strikes the crab but bounces of into the woods.
Everyone else prepares themselves for a fight.
(Triple Giant Bloodgrass Mutated Coconut Crab - AC: 24 - HP: 14)
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Sable (Don) ( HP 23/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Healthy  d20+6=11 ; d20+7=18 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 9:10:56 PM

Sable readies an action to swing on the Mutant Crab if it comes in greatsword reach (10’ Reach). Seeing Finnian’s rather good shot, Sable switches off of power attack to improve his chance of hitting.

(Readied Swing = 11; Damage not rolled).

Sable comments, ”This one looks sick to me, and I just don’t mean large sick - more like whatever made it big also made it ill.”. (Perception 18)

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None  d20+6=13 ; d20+6=12 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 9:26:04 PM

(Perception vs spoiler#1=13 SUCCESS; Perception vs spoiler#2=12 FAIL)
I agree with Sable, so perhaps if we hold off we won't even have to fight it?
Tsak readies his weapon in case the crab rushes them, but is reluctant to attack anything that already looks so sick and unhappy.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None  d20+9=13 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+4=9 ;
Friday January 19th, 2018 9:39:29 PM

(Perception = 13 and 18; success and fail vs the spoilers) Rolth agrees, this thing looks more sad than mad. He will wait in the battle line and again ready an attack with his glaive if it moves to attack us. (Readied attack = 9)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested  d20+3=23 ; d20+3=11 ;
Saturday January 20th, 2018 12:45:17 PM

23 and 11 on the spoilers

Elyas sees the arrow bounce off of the creature, and decides ti switch to other methods if combat breaks out.

He casts shield to prepare for a combat



Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None 
Saturday January 20th, 2018 4:32:36 PM

"I'm all for retreating if we can," Kiwina says while stowing his long spear and getting out his short spear and short sword. "Perhaps if the faster of us stay a moment to let the slower ones escape. . .?"

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None  d20+3=15 ;
Saturday January 20th, 2018 6:05:17 PM

(Wild empathy=15)
Tsak, noticing that the other petals seem to share his perspective on the crab and not hurting it if possible, decides he will try harder to understand the creature. He motions to the group to stay still and silent.
Taking just a half step forward, Tsak project his feelings of peace and concern to the animal.
He hopes that even in its weakened and distressed state it still has the perception to pick up on his emotion and gain a measure of calm.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None  d20+6=14 ; d20+6=23 ;
Sunday January 21st, 2018 8:36:14 AM

Perception = 14, Perception = 23
Gothruk, trying not to distract Tsak turns and points to the left flank where a large mass of smaller crabs are congrigating. They could be a threat, there are at least a hundred, I don't think normal weapons would work very well against them.

I think if Tsak fails to calm this down we bid a retreat. The big crab is too big, and the small ones too numourous, perhaps they will distract each other?

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None  d20+4=24 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=7 ;
Sunday January 21st, 2018 8:49:58 AM

Gothruk also prepares an attack if the crab gets within range aggressively.
Attack roll 1D20+4=24, roll to confirm Crit 1D20+4=21 = Not confirmed.
Damage 2D6+4=12

AOO = 7 to hit, no damage rolled.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None 
Sunday January 21st, 2018 9:49:14 AM

Rolth says, "Good eye, Gothruk! Does anyone have a way to blast that swarm into a pile of Krabby Patties, or are we going to end up on the menu of the Chum Bucket?"

(OOC, added the swarm to the Roll20 map, and took a stab at arraying the party. Let me know if something is amiss, or just move yourself where you want to be.)

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None  d20+9=18 ; d20+1=12 ;
Sunday January 21st, 2018 9:09:35 PM

Perception=18
Finnian steps up and tries to aid Tsak in calming the giant crab. [can I aid a wild empathy? if so I rolled a 12 so +2 for Tsak]



Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested 
Monday January 22nd, 2018 4:13:11 AM

if it comes down to a fight, i believe i can handle the little crabs with a bit of fire. The larger crab will be harder for me to help with if arrows don't pierce its shell

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook   d20+2=6 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2018 8:50:19 AM

{Perception: 6}

Falco starts to cast a spell at the larger crab but stops, noticing that the others have held their attacks.

"I can probably take care of the the little craps as well, or a lot of them. My spell, Color Spray, should at least incapacitate them long enough to kill them. I could stun and you could cook us dinner Elyas."

Still Falco makes sure there are some big bodies between him and the crabs.

"The big guy, will I can do some things with acid maybe."

Fight: Someone's a bit of a Crab - DM Matt  d20=6 ; d20=14 ; d20=3 ; d20=17 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+1=12 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2018 9:06:11 PM

The mutant crab is suddenly incensed by the presence of the Petals. The scent of the adventures sets off all sorts of unconscionable alarms.
The crab moves ahead which frightens the swarm of crabs to your right. One hundred small crabs race ahead.
(To avoid tripping and a distraction - (d20+Dex mod) beat a DC 14. A roll lower than 6 is prone and takes 1 dmg from the small crabs pinchers.)
The mutant crab steps forward 20 feet toward Kiwina, leaving 10 feet in front. He ignores any pleas, the condition of the crab becomes clear as it gets closer. The pained creature is insane and sick.
(d20+Int mod) vs DC: 3 Highlight to display spoiler: { The creature is stricken with Bloodgrass sickness. This unfortunately turns the poor creature into an Aberration + it’s hostile, making the Wild Empathy null }
The smaller crabs swarm the larger crab causing it to become slightly distracted. The creature grabs at Kiwina with its giant claw (10 foot reach) but misses. The blood pouring from the poor creatures eyes.
(Triple Giant Bloodgrass Mutated Coconut Crab - AC: 24 - HP: 14)


Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None  d20+1=5 ; d20+2=3 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2018 9:38:52 PM

It's all just a bit much for Rolth, who rolls his eyes around looking for something that makes sense...but nothing does, not with this aberrant thing looming. (INT check for spoiler = 5, success) He starts to get frustrated, and it's just like those old monks on Bridge Island said, "Crabs lead to itching and itching leads to frustration. Frustration leads to raaaaagggge!" Well maybe that's not exactly what they said, but close enough, maybe I should have listened to the senior monks more carefully. Rolth isn't quite up to a full, frothy rage, but he's working towards it while trying to move around to flank this beast. Distracted by his anger, he slips on some seaweed and falls prone right into a patch of smaller crabs, who nibble him quite annoyingly...man is he going to be mad next round! (DEX check = 3, fail)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None 
Monday January 22nd, 2018 9:41:55 PM

HP correction in header

Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None  d20+2=12 ; d20+1=5 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2018 10:03:04 PM

Kiwina starts to close the gap and stab at the crab with his short spear. (Rolls: dex = 12, int = 5) He stumbles instead, but at least does not land prone in the little crabs.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None  d20+3=14 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+6=13 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 6:48:52 AM

Finnian leaps to avoid the crabs then takes a look at the poor thing "it's gone insane he thinks to himself as he fires. The shot again bangs of the armor. [i]"how am I going to hit this thing?[i] Then an idea hit Finnian. " get behind some quicksand, let it come to us. If it's as insane as it looks the big guy will get himself stuck" he yells to the group as he begins to make his way to behind some dunes.

[Dex=14, INT = 4, Attack= 13]

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook   d20+2=4
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 7:32:05 AM

"Hmm, Bloodgrass sickness. I think these creatures simply must be killed." {ooc: I didn't roll as my INT mod beats the DC}

[Dex: 4}

Falco attempts to slips between his cohorts to try and line up Color Spray but instead just slips and falls prone.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None  d20+2=14 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 8:10:01 AM

Gothruk manages to avoid the snipping, smaller crabs and charges to just outside the edge of the large crab's reach, striking at it with his Guisarme. It has no effect as the blade sparks off the thick carapace.
Dex roll =14 = Pass
Int roll = 16 = Pass
Attack roll charge = 7 = Fail
AOO = 8 = Fail

Gothruk calls out in response to Finnian's idea. That is inventive to try and use the quicksand against this crab but I've never seen crabs have trouble getting themselves out of sand before, even burying themselves in it. I doubt one of this size will have any trouble.

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Rested  d20+3=22 ; 2d4+1=6 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 3:02:29 PM

Elyas springs forward nimbly (Dexterity Check 22)

Elyas steps up between Sable and Gothruk, far enough back that he's not the first one in the oath of the insane crab, but close enough to cast a spell at it.

He then calls forth fire from his hands and turns it on the swarm of crabs and the larger creature.

--Burning Hands = 6 damage, reflex save DC 14 for half damage. Extra 3 damage vs a swarm

Sable (Don) ( HP 22/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone  d20=18 ; d20+2=5 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 6:09:06 PM

Tired of waiting for the crab to come to him, Sable moves forward (Int check 18; Dex check 5) - Sable falls prone and takes 1 point of damage.

Fight: Someone's a bit of a Crab - DM Matt  d20=12 ; d20=11 ; d20=1 ; d20=19 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+4=18 ; d8+6=11 ; d20+12=22 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 9:45:43 PM

Rolth Niheow and Sable fall prone. The small crabs, confused and frightened fight back instinctively then release their grip and scuttle off. A number of other crabs take the opportunity to climb the new mounts as they work their way passed. (OOC: Move action to remove the crabs)
(OOC: Those monks sound like experts.. Lol - Made me laugh - earns a Hero Point :)
Kiwina tries to stab the crab but stumbles.
The remainder of the group seems to be nimble and avoids stumbling.
Finnian suggests leading the crab to some of the large ponds of sand and water as he makes his way behind some dunes.
Perception: vs 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {}There are a number of trees surrounding the dunes. The lower areas are water logged from the storm and a potential perilous climb to avoid the quicksand.
(Climb vs DC 10)
Gothruk Gore
Gothruk manages to avoid the snipping, smaller crabs and charges to just outside the edge of the large crab's reach, striking at it with his Guisarme. It has no effect as the blade sparks off the thick carapace.

Gothruk calls out in response to Finnian's idea. That is inventive to try and use the quicksand against this crab but I've never seen crabs have trouble getting themselves out of sand before, even burying themselves in it. I doubt one of this size will have any trouble.

Falco Ambersier slips between his cohorts to try and line up Color Spray but slips and falls taking 1 dmg.
Elyas springs forward and burns up the mass of little crabs freeing everyone up from the little troubles as the others flee.
------
The crab, finds all the trouble around him less them amusing. The fire nips at his crusty legs and he is barely able to avoid injury (Reflex: 16)
The crab chooses to walk around the groups right flank. He takes another swipe at Kiwina connecting this time for 11 dmg plus the crab snatches the centaur from the ground easily. (CMB roll: 22). Plus, with the new wounds opened up, the Sargrass sickness raging within the crab is just waiting to strike. (Fort Save - DC: 16)


Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None  d20+5=24 ; d20+6=20 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 10:53:45 PM

(Rolls: CMB = 24, Fort = 20) Plucked from the ground by the crab, Kiwina flails at it with every attack he can muster, hoping that one of them is lucky enough to connect or that he somehow wriggles free.

(OOC: If I read things right, the CMB is a chance to break the crab's hold as a standard action, which doesn't really leave Kiwina with another attack.)



Sable (Don) ( HP 22/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone  d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 2:43:42 AM

Sable will stand and now be able to approach the crab for a swing, now using not using power attack in case he has to bypass the hard shell to get to the critical organs below. Unfortunately, his swing is massively off (8) and he misses the crab all together. He will await a chance at a second swing...

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17  d4+2=3 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 3:57:56 AM

Elyas grins as his fire lights up the crowd of little crabs, happy to be making an impact on a fight for once.

He steps back a bit and fires a purple bolt from his hand at the big crab

Magic missile for 3 damage.

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Glaive +4 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +2 1d4+1 x2| Status: None 
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 6:57:41 AM

Rolth stands up and brushes off some crablings, then moves toward the back side of the big one, preparing to attack next round--and getting super annoyed that he can't yet close with the thing. He shouts with glee, "Good show, Elyas, at least one of us us able to hurt this beast! Hang on Kiwina, we're coming to your aid!

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook  
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 7:06:53 AM

Falco gets his feet under him and starts to move around towards the swarm at the back of the group. Best I can do it try and do something with the swarm I guess.



Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None  d20+9=15 ; d20+7=17 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 9:32:35 AM

Finnian makes not of the quicksand (perception=15) then positions himself 30 feet away from the giant crab and fires again trying to find a gap in its' shell. (attack=17) with no luck.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None  d20+5=6 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 4:54:29 PM

(Attack = 6)
Woolly headed Tsak feels like he's moving in slow motion and has missed half the fight.
He takes a huge swipe at the crab with his sword but it is wayward and has no impact.

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None 
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 5:01:01 PM

(OOC, sorry gents, in a beautiful case of ready, fire, aim: I've just checked the map and realised I can't attack with my sword. Can we please make it a crossbow attack - the roll is the same and unfortunately so is the outcome...)
(DM: No issues here is you want to correct that in another post)

Fight: Someone's a bit of a Crab - DM Matt  d20+12=21 ; d20+4=24 ; d8+6=14 ; d20+4=12 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 9:02:12 PM

Kiwina
Manages to free himself as the Crab reassesses his options.

Sable, Tsak Rezar attempt to get through the crabs armor but the weapons bounce off the creatures thick carapace.

Elyas fires and hits the crab for 3 dmg. It takes a step back and stares at the Petals. Seemingly oblivious to what he was doing.
Rolth Niheow
Rolth stands up and brushes off some crablings, then moves toward the back side of the big one, preparing to attack next round--and getting super annoyed that he can't yet close with the thing. He shouts with glee, "Good show, Elyas, at least one of us us able to hurt this beast! Hang on Kiwina, we're coming to your aid!

Falco gets his feet under him and starts to move around towards the swarm at the back of the group. Best I can do it try and do something with the swarm I guess.

Finnian makes not of the quicksand (perception=15) then positions himself 30 feet away from the giant crab and fires again trying to find a gap in its' shell. (attack=17) with no luck.

---
The crab watches as Kiwina slips from his grasp. He reaches down with it’s other claw and suddenly snatches up Sable(CMB roll: 21 grapple + 12 dmg) and presses down upon the minotaur.
(OOC: Just a reminder. You can do other things when grappled. You are not limited to just breaking free.)
The crab then steps back 10 feet with Sable in his grasp.


Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/26 HP | AC: 10; Touch: 7; Flat: 8; CMD: 14) | Glaive +10 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+2 x2| Status: Raging (1/8), C  d20+18=32 ; d10+7=12 ;
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 9:40:51 PM

Rolth cries out, "Flank it, for Domi's sake! and, literally foaming at the mouth in pent up rage over the ill treatment of both his Bridge Isle brothers, charges the crab from opposite where it has grabbed Sable. Reaching deep inside, he feels the connection to his home isle, to Domi, to his people, to the Petals. The place is here, the time is now. The world needs heroes...(OOC: burn a hero point before rolling for +8 to hit) (Glaive attack = 32, hit!, Damage = 12)

Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17  d20+5=8 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 3:00:39 AM

Elyas takes a deep breath, feeling low on energy. He shakes it off and tries another burst of magic at the crab, throwing a bit of acid at it, but firing wide. He puts his hands on his knees and tries to catch his breath.



Sable (Don) ( HP 22/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone  d20+8=9 ; d20+4=13 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 3:38:50 AM

Sable attempts to Gore the crab using his horns (Rolls a 1) and misses. He maintains his grip on his greatsword in case he breaks free. Also rolls a Fort save (13) - just in case it is needed.

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook   d20+3=18 ; d6+1=7 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 6:53:25 AM

Falco frowns as he moves closer to the giant crab and the swarm. That dosn't look good Hope to help he summons a little acid dart that flies at the big crab. {hit: 18 vs touch | Damage: 7}

"I should be able to attempt something at the swarm shortly."



Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None  d20+7=12 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 6:56:57 AM

Seeing Sable taken up in the claw Finnian fires at the joint in an attempt to help Sable. [aid=12, so +2 on next roll] "You put him down you... Words escape him. And he just draws another arrow and searchers for another opening.

[i don't know if I have to declare if it's an aid for cmd or attack roll. My intention is CMD but if GM would allow sable to use it as attack he could attack the joint that Ibhit to still recieve the aid. I just don't want to Pigeon hole him into doing something. Great use of hero point Rolth.]

Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None 
Thursday January 25th, 2018 7:10:54 AM

Hearing Rolth's cry to flank it, Kiwina picks himself up and starts moving around the crab . . . trying to stay out of its reach for now.

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None  d20+4=20 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=6 ; 2d6+4=12 ; 2d6+4=14 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 10:28:36 AM

Gothruk moves 10ft towards the crab, amd tries to bring the injured crab down with his Guisarme. He fails to find purchase though and the attack is ineffective. He gives a solemn nod towards Rolth, not that he likely notices in his bezerker's rage, for delivering suck a good hit against a tough foe. Gothruk lines up a solid hit however, if this crab tries moving again it'll regret it.

Attack is 1D20+4=20 = Fail
Aoo if the crab Provokes = 23 Crit! Confirm? 1D20+4=6 Failed to confirm.
Damage = 2D6+4 = 12


Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None  d20+5=15 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 5:42:49 PM

(Attack=15 [whoops +1 crossbow=16])
Tsak fires again at the crab, but the bolt bounces off the shell harmlessly.

Someone's a bit of a Crab - DM Matt  d20=17 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 7:20:22 PM

Rolth heroically tears into the crab. Who knew… there was a soft spot under there.
The great crab falls hard, as Sable falls with it. Sable hits the sand hard but there is something else wrong. He is suddenly sickened and struck with an insatiable itch.
Perception vs 17 Highlight to display spoiler: { A purple rash develops around the area where the crab grabbed him}
The others attempts were valiant but Rolth downed the beast.
From behind you a strange wood knocking. Then a treant stepped forward clapping his wooden hands together.
“What a scene,” began the treant. “That was quite a fight to see. My name is Michael. Now before you say.. Michael, that’s not a name for a treant. I counter.. The Creator named me in ten minutes. It’s the first name he thought of.. But this is a different story…
Have you seen that red weed… oh.. Your friend is sick.. Oh yes…
“I need your help.”


Sable (Don) ( HP 10/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Prone  d20+6=18 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 7:30:13 PM

Sable says, ” I do believe that I am indeed sick, a purple rash has developed where I was grabbed” (Perception 18)
“And, it really did some damage to me with its bony grip. But, I reckon we should pass on the crab cakes tonight, boys”


Kiwina (Steve M) (17/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None  d20+8=28 ; d20+7=11 ;
Thursday January 25th, 2018 7:48:40 PM

(Roll: perception =28)
Kiwina notices Sable's condition, and tries to help wash off the area. (Heal = 11)

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/26 HP | AC: 10; Touch: 7; Flat: 8; CMD: 14) | Glaive +10 1d10+7 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+2 x2| Status: Raging (1/8), C 
Thursday January 25th, 2018 8:02:07 PM

Rolth's anger collapses as quickly as the Cancridae Gigantus. With a weary smile, he turns to greet the treant. "Greetings, Mynameismichaelnowbeforeyousaymichaelthatsnotanameforatreanticounterthecreatornamedmeintenminutesitsthefirstnamehethoughtof. If you will forgive me for being hasty, may I just call you Michael? I am Rolth of the Eight Petaled Rose, and I am sure that we would be delighted to help you. Give us but a moment to treat our wounded brethren, and please feel to lay out your cause as we do so. But first, do you know more of this red weed, and perhaps how to aleviate its effects?"

Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (21/22 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; Flat: 12; CMD: 18) | Status: Fatigued (1/2) 
Thursday January 25th, 2018 8:05:46 PM

OOC With the proper header this time

Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook   d20+8=27 ;
Friday January 26th, 2018 8:29:03 AM

Falco looks around for a moment surprised the fight ended so quickly.

"Well struck Rolth." his next comment is cut short as the treant steps into the clearing taking him by surprise. as the others talk he moves next to Sable to check out the rash. {Know Nature: 27}

Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None 
Friday January 26th, 2018 11:07:50 AM

You wouldn't know how to get rid of that rash Michael would you? Gothruk asks.

Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None  d20+9=12 ; d20+10=13 ;
Friday January 26th, 2018 3:36:48 PM

[Perception=12]
Finnian is so relieved that the fight is over and surprised at the treant that he fails to notice his surroundings. "What is this red weed that you speak of? Finnian asks as he tries to recall any red weed that he may know of. [Know Nature=13]

Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None  d20+6=23 ;
Friday January 26th, 2018 5:42:50 PM

(Perception vs spoiler=23)
Tsak lowers his crossbow. What does this treant want? Why didn't he help fight the crab? Can't he see that attending to Sable is the first priority here?

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