Night Decisions - Co DM Dan K Thursday October 23rd, 2014 9:36:03 AM
Alas wakes the group up shortly after midnight as Cameron returns from his devotions and puts the suggestion of a night walk to the group. Gaston sits up and wipes the sleep away from his eyes, Atlas lays out the options he sees and asks if anyone has others. Could the group appease the forest itself, offer some type of gift?
The meager light of the moons reveals nothing to Crosseye, the forest is dark and shadowy and beyond about 20' it seems to be consumed by the dark, yet even darker shapes loom within that black. Crosseye and others trained in outdoor survival though, know those other shapes to be the great trees.
Camreon gets back to the camp and looks as if he maybe has received some insight on what the group might do
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday October 23rd, 2014 12:02:22 PM
OOC I think Jancassais is mainstream enough to at least be recognizable at a glance, especially with euphemisms of " The Lady of Vengeance" getting tosses around. Also, Atlas could have seen/heard Cameron tonight since his prayers start about the time Atlas is coming off watch. IC " Well, Jancassais showed me and reminded me, in her cryptic way, how things are done by apprentices. When anyone first learns something, they work with someone more experienced. Even a master like my grandfather has apprentices help him at the forge, so that he can more closely focus on the armor he is crafting. I would suggest we do the same." " Crosseye is our best tracker, trained in the craft. The rest of us are either untrained, out of practice or just novices with the talent, but not the training. Separately we pull the group in many directions. If we all focus on HELPING Crosseye. Pointing out clues we see, noting things he misses, but allowing him to take the lead I think we can hold true to an easterly course in the daylight. If that doesn't work tomorrow, then we can try the nighttreking idea. I prayed to Jancassais for the light to show us the path without a burning torch if we choose to do that." Cameron has had some rest. If the others choose to press on in the dark, he is ready. However if they do they will be relying on the vision of Carver and Iraldas, who see better in the blackness of the dark forest rather than the trained eye of Crosseye, a trained and experienced tracker. Either way, Cameron is ready.
Notes New spells prayed for- Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+7=10 ; d20+2=12 ; Thursday October 23rd, 2014 12:54:15 PM "I don't consider this type of a decision my area of expertise in any way, so I'd weight my vote very low. My feeling is we try again when it's light out, with us all helping Crosseye, as Cam suggested. If that gets us no where tomorrow, we take a late afternoon nap, and try our best tomorrow night with those that can see best in the dark being our lead."
I look around to see where Flash ran off to.
(d20+7 perception check of 10) (d20+2 survival/tracking check of 12)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday October 23rd, 2014 1:38:51 PM
OOC What Cameron is suggesting is using the "aid another" rules to boost Crosseye's chances of finding the right direction and holding to it. To do this we each make a survival roll with a DC of 10 ( a fifty-fifty chance even if we have no training or wisdom bonus). Each one of us that makes the DC adds +2 to Crosseye's roll when he makes his check. Also this shows we are focusing on finding one path into the wood, rather than each of us acting on our own. I suspect the actual DC for finding north and moving east is being modified by the forest somehow, but with all of us helping even a bad roll with all of those bonuses should find us the path. Guidance which Caius has in his prayed for spells wouldn't hurt either.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Thursday October 23rd, 2014 4:09:12 PM "Ok boss, say we do another day run then if that does not work try a planed night run work good for me. I was just trying to though things out there at everyone I know the more expiranced one know much more them me. By the way what does the mighty Gaston say about this all, him beening of the world and all?" I say to Atlas. With that said and the planed actions as far I know set I find a nice quite place to roll my bedroll out and get some sleep for the next days events. I take my armor off but have to at the ready by me with both my long bow and great axe beside me. I lay down to get some sleep.
------- OoC I don't think I have a guard watch but if I do I ask the group before me to make sure they wake be up for my turn.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday October 23rd, 2014 4:58:25 PM
OOC Since no third watch was set, Carver and I can either just go to bed and hope we wake up in the morning, or we can randomly wake some people up at the end of our watch. I'm Chaotic and sleeping well above the ground so I'll leave it up to Carver. No pressure dude.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Thursday October 23rd, 2014 6:27:33 PM
Carver finishes up his watch, and goes to two people who weren't on first watch and nudges them awake. "Your turn to keep watch" He then turns in and gets some more sleep.....
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 19; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Thursday October 23rd, 2014 11:34:46 PM "Well then, we have a consensus. I'm going to bed."
Atlas takes off his armor and lays it near his bedroll and lays down. He is asleep within the minute.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Friday October 24th, 2014 8:50:50 AM
Irdalas takes his armor off too and tries to get some sleep before his watch.
Caius Graycloak (BenPeters) AC: 13 (T: 10 FF: 13), CMD: 12; HP: 10/10 Character Sheet Friday October 24th, 2014 9:03:45 AM
OOC: Sorry all! I just hit paper season in my PhD program and haven't had any time to post. I'll try and pick up the slack when I can!
Night Decisions and the Morning Dawn- Co DM Dan K Friday October 24th, 2014 9:49:48 AM
Cameron lays out some sound advise, everyone focus on helping Crosseye or whomever might be delegated to lead the group, through the woods. The advise is taken and accepted and the group resumes watch and sleep as the time dictates. Gaston shakes his head slightly, "You think you insult me by sarcastically attaching mighty to my name, but i have ever been the object of jealous peasants with less than I ranger." He says in response to Crosseye. "What I think is that the reason you are here is that I wanted you here and now expect you to do your job." he continues with a plain matter of fact if not a little bored tone of voice. "Get some sleep." with that, Gaston returns to his bedroll, places his sword beside it and gets comfortable. Gaston does not remove his armor.
Mack finds Flash, if he had gone far, he's returned to nearly the identical spot wher the halfling last saw him before falling asleep.
The night passes, Carver on watch with Irdalas as the others sleep. The forest is dark, terribly dark and eerily quite. A breeze stirs through the trees and sets the hairs on the backs of your necks dancing. The breeze comes from the interior wood, not the large grassland expanse to the west as it should. The continuous breeze lasts until morning, where upon it simply stops.
Dawn breaks and light fills the wood with shafts of sun that dance and flicker as the leaves block and allow it through. Camp is packed and the group heads out.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=10 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+4=20 ; d3=2 ; Friday October 24th, 2014 10:34:08 AM
Aid another Survival 10 success Add +2 to Crosseye's attempts to travel deeper into the woods
Cameron packs his few belongings and return's Carver's rope. He is grateful for the Centaur's help until he can either grow strong enough to carry more gear or wealthy enough to afford some form of magical bag to negate some of the gear's weight.
As the group heads out he points out anything he finds useful to keeping the group headed into the woods to Crosseye. Otherwise he keeps his eye peeled and a dagger ready for anything that attacks them.
Perception 17
Readied thrown dagger hits AC 20 for 2 damage. Cameron will throw it at anything that attacks him or his companions
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20=10 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+2=17 ; Friday October 24th, 2014 12:42:58 PM
If Flash is still there in the morning, I thank him for watching out, and his company, and put him on a nice leaf. "I'd love to take you with us, but I don't think you'd hold up well where we're going."
I do my best to help Crosseye as we march forward.
(Aid Another Survival: 10. Success. +2 to Crosseye's attempts)
Looking for things to eat, and or anything else exciting, as we go: (d20+6 herbalist check of 26) (d20+7 perception check of 9) (d20+2 survival/tracking check of 17)
OOC: I've seen food/rations done a lot of different ways. How strict are we to be on food? Should we be losing a days ration each day? Are we eating what we find, and only using rations as a last resort? Something in between?
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Friday October 24th, 2014 1:32:15 PM
OOC Most of the time, rations are no big deal, even on this short trip they shouldn't be a big deal. Sometimes however, like in the current AotF plot, the characters are out in the wilds for a long time so purify food and drink and create water become big deals and knowing how many days food you have can count alot. Generally, if the DM doesn't bring it up, I don't worry, but I carry some so I can carry my weight in the group. Foraging, like you suggested, is a survival check and it halves your movement for the day, so for us halflings it would mean slowing the group to a crawl and not necessarily guarantee that enough food was found for the day. If foraging is necessary in a situation, the number of people fed is based on the amount the survival roll beats the DC. Every 2 over the DC feeds another person. This is another situation where aid another is a great help.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+2=11 ; Friday October 24th, 2014 3:45:19 PM
Taking his rope back, he recoils it and stores it. He dons his armor and is ready for the day, he again keeps his shield on his arm, but doesn't draw a weapon, leaving his option open if needed. "I guess we are going to try to determine which way north is and then try to keep it to out left, since we want to head easterly into the woods?" Carver assists with the deciding which way is north.
Aid another 11, success so +2 to Crosseye
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 19; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+1=11 ; Friday October 24th, 2014 10:58:05 PM
Atlas wakes up, goes through his morning exercise routine, gets back into his gear, and has a bit of breakfast while walking around and conversing with members of the group.
"Well, let's see if we can make any progress this morning. Eyes sharp, weapons ready."
Atlas takes up behind Crosseye. He begins searching for signs and relaying what he sees to Crosseye as they walk.
----------------------------- Aid Another Survival: d20+1=11 Success, +2 to Crosseye
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Saturday October 25th, 2014 6:23:35 AM
OoC sorry will post more was just waiting for everyone's check
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Saturday October 25th, 2014 7:52:51 PM
I pick up a dead stick and put it in my mouth to chew on as we march cheerily thru the woods.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+5=14 ; Sunday October 26th, 2014 3:27:05 PM
"I will lend you my vision Crosseye."
Survival check to aid another: 14, success! +2 for Crosseye
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+14=25 ; d20+6=12 ; Sunday October 26th, 2014 3:38:23 PM
I am awaken for the last watch with the cleric. I put on my armour and head over to the cleric. I should get to know him better. What he is all about, if we are going to be taking watch together more often. So I go to him and ask about his religion and his skills with healing, hoping I can pick up things from him for future use. Maybe he can help and teach me in the ways of healing. As morning approaches I start to wake the others then Sit down to a cold breakfast of my trail rations again. "So it looks like we will be trying another day of getting to the middle. I will try to do much better then yesterday and will all your help together I know we will make it this time."
After breakfast I head to the front of the group and ready to try to lead them in again and to the middle of this Forrest. I get my bearings for the right direction them head east again in the forest slowly moving to keep us in a straight line this. As we move I am always checking and looking for any signs that me have changed or come off direction. I use my great axe to cut though the ruff and keep in a straight line.
----- Survival check +6 on skill and +8 = d20+14 (from the group so far. If i am wroung or changes plus adjust roll) Love my rolls right 11+14=25 sorry was hoping for better Perception check 12 for anything out of sort as we move though
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Sunday October 26th, 2014 9:22:59 PM I have a good feeling about this, I think to myself, as I see Crosseye cut threw the woods with great determination blazing in his eyes.
Big Black Beady eyes, all fixed on you... CoDM Corsario Monday October 27th, 2014 12:40:03 AM OOC: Hi Guys! I'm the new guy in the chair! Hope we have a great time together. And thanks to my CoDM Dan for the chance. Crosseye uses the sun's position and the wind blowing to try and orient himself. He starts marching forward, resolute, and you all get a good feeling this time. You all notice how he is guiding you with care and good effect. Suddenly Cameron lets his dagger fly next to Crosseye! It gets stuck in a tree, killing a snake dangerously close to the Ranger. Gaston examines it, and asks for you to remove the skin, so he can take it home. "I think I will keep it as a memento of our adventure." OOC: Do any of you do what he says? After another hour Mack discovers a path of blueberrys, ripe and tasty. Enough for everybody, makes you continue the march in great spirits. You even feel like the forest opens up and sun light in your faces. Even Gaston seems to get in a better mood after eating them! Carver goes to Crosseye, and makes him see he is slowly, but surely, deviating towards the right of the correct path. Crosseye thanks him and corrects the way. Atlas uses that to pay extra attention to possible errors in navigation. He realizes all the terrain seems to push them right, and takes care of correcting Crosseye way every time he starts drifting right. A couple of hours later you are about to break out in laughter, as you feel how the help you have giving Crosseye has paid off. But you are gain some new respect for him, as he has surely taking you froward in a way you haven't before. But you feel a weight off your shoulder, now that you are finally advancing. Suddenly Irdalas eye sees something in the grass, and with a fast hand stops Crosseye. He turns all around. The roots of the tress all around you look normal, but he signals all of you to stop anyway. You start to feel uncomfortable, as you can feel eyes on you from everywhere, not evil, but judging. Not hungry, but wondering who are you. What are you doing here? What do you want... At first you don't see anything, but then Irdalas points at one with his longbow. Toads. Bloated toads, all around you, almost invisible with their natural camouflage in the roots. Their bulging black beady eyes fixed on you. OOC: Big for a Toad, fist sized. Crosseye knows they are harmless, normally. But if stepped on, they explode releasing poison. He had never seem so many in one place, and is not sure how you got in the middle of them without stepping on one. You can try to avoid them, with an Acrobatics DC 10 to get away from them...
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=6 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+7=21 ; Monday October 27th, 2014 1:23:02 AM
As Cameron retrieves his dagger he looks at the snakes. He knows how to deal with poison, and is unafraid to skin the snake for Gaston. If he is able to save the poison glands for later, so much the better. "Surely we are being led in the right direction. A venomous creature is a good omen, at least to me."
Survival 6 to skin the snake
Cameron looks about once they find themselves in the midst of the venomous toads, looking for a clear path. Since they are so hard to see. He looks at his heavily armored companions (for the most part) and wonders how they will be agile enough to navigate the toads. Turning to Crosseye he asks, " More good omens I see. I know Rangers can sometimes influence wild animals. They don't seem angry at us. Can you get them to open a path so we don't hurt them and in turn, ourselves? It is in both groups best interests." Cameron waits to see if Crosseye can persuade the toads to make a path, if not he will attempt to navigate his way out of the toads. He hopes that Caius is able to help treat poison if anyone steps on one. He is not skilled in healing.
Acrobatics 6 Poison save 21
He readies the delay poison spell in case others are less fortunate than he was.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 19; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20-4=16 ; d2=1 ; d2+4=6 ; Monday October 27th, 2014 12:04:11 PM
Atlas is feeling good about their progress as a team. This is how a group should work together.
When Cameron slays the snake he yells over to him, "Nice throw Cameron!" However, when Gaston asks for the skin Atlas snorts and laughs out loud. He is then stunned to see Cameron actually doing it. He shakes his head disappointingly, but he is still chuckling to himself at Gaston's ridiculous notions. A fool needs an audience, so I guess Gaston has his with Cameron. It will be interesting to see how this impacts the group later on. We cannot be divided or we'll all fall.
Atlas listens in to the conversation with Cameron and Crosseye. It makes sense to try and he says so to them. However, he has a question of his own, "Crosseye, you said they are harmless unless we step on them. I know there are a lot, but do we really need your coaxing, or can we just pick them up and move them as we go? Which leads me to my next question, how did we get into the middle of them without stepping on them? Something odd is happening here. Is there a chance that these toads are the eyes of another being, someone that knows the forest and it's inhabitants? Could we try speaking to them or who ever they may be representing? I don't like the idea of talking to toads, but I like it better than being poisoned."
If there are no other options Atlas will attempt to jump through them, but he would prefer they find another option if able. He picks a direction where others are not heading and holds his breath as long as he can while navigating through them.
-------------------------------------------------- Acrobatics: d20-4=16 Natural 20, lol! Did not expect that. You can call Atlas Twinkle Toes from now on ;-)
ooc: If I read the hold breath stuff right, I can hold my breath up to as many rounds as my constitution (normally twice that, but since I am doing acrobatics it is only as much as it). So, assuming it does not take 14 rounds to get through, I'm golden without a save needed.
Poison Save in case someone else near me sets one off, even though I tried to stay away from the others: *"A creature can attempt to hold its breath while inside the area to avoid inhaling the toxin. A creature holding its breath receives a 50% chance of not having to make a Fortitude save each round."
First since I am holding my breath, 50% chance I don't have to make a fortitude save (not sure how to do this fairly, so I'm going to hope you believe me. I'll roll a 1d2, 1 = fail, 2 = pass: d2=1 (fail, I guess you believe me now)
Second, the fortitude save: d20+4=6
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+4=5 ; d20+2=9 ; Monday October 27th, 2014 12:51:49 PM "Hey, they're kind of cute!" I kneel down by one and open up both of my hands, trying to get one of them to climb in so I can stand up and check him out closer.
(d20+4 fortitude save of 5) (d20+2 handle animal check of 9)
If I actually get one in my hands to chat with: Not that I would ever do this... but I wonder if someone would be as cruel to use these as poison grenades?
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+3=7 ; Monday October 27th, 2014 7:00:17 PM
Carver tries to shoo the toads away, without stepping on them.....
Handle Animal 7
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Monday October 27th, 2014 9:13:06 PM
OoC sorry but will post in the morning when I get for. Work
Big Black Beady eyes, all fixed on you... CoDM Corsario Monday October 27th, 2014 11:06:55 PM OOC: Got it... will wait for you, and then post your actions result.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+8=25 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2014 6:51:27 AM
Irdalas readies himself and gracefully jumps over the frogs firmly landing on his 2 feet. "These frogs are strange indeed. I wonder if I could coat my arrows in their poison." He wonders out loud. "Without harming them of course!" He adds quickly before the forest thinks we are here only to destroy things.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=6 ; d20-2=14 ; d20+3=18 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2014 7:09:31 AM
With the help of the other I am able to the group in a straight more or less in the direction of the centre of the forrest. After a few hours I feel we are going to make it then Looking around I notice the eyes, with help of Irdalas. "How did it miss that?" Then looking all around I see them every where. We are surrounded by them. I closely look at a set and see that they are toads and not a good type. This could get messy I need to do something. Thinking back at what my grand father had taught me I try to communicate with themand calm them, so they will leave us be and clear a way by then. (Use wild empathy) We don't want to hurt them or be hurt. "Stop, give me a second and let try to reason and calm them. They should then go back to their hiding and let us pass though. I hope!" I say to all the group.
To Atlas [b]" Let me see if this works first and to your question of how, I don't know! They just seem to show them selfs now surrounding us. I was concentrating so mush on making sure we are going the right direction I missed them. Sorry! But this should work to clear a path. If not we will just have carefully walk by them."
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Wild empathy roll 6 lol my good rolling continues Acrobatics roll 14 Fort save 18
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Tuesday October 28th, 2014 12:24:47 PM
I try to communicate with the toad (in my hands?) telepathically, if voice doesn't seem to work.
Big Black Beady eyes, all fixed on you... CoDM Corsario Tuesday October 28th, 2014 1:35:36 PM
Cameron saves the poison glands from the Snake, and handles the skin to Gaston, with takes it with some disgust in his face. "Thank you, Cameron. You will have to teach me how to do that someday. What do you think, would it suffice for a belt?" ----- Mack kneels and tries to get one toad into his hand. The toad looks directly at his eyes, but otherwise don't move. Carver tries to make them go away, but they keep in their place. Not one of them jumps or walks away. Atlas moves between the toads, holding his breath, without much effort, and you can almost hear twinkling by his steps. He gets outside of the circle of toads, and lets out air. He smiles. You can almost swear he didn't left footprints behind. Cameron also tries to move away from the Toads, stepping with agility between them, but when almost out of the Toads he steps on one cleverly hidden one, which explodes in a foul smelling cloud of vapor, while splashing him with a pink ichor. Reflex DC 14 to avoid getting splattered with Fort DC 12 contact poison, Effect: Nauseated for 4 hours Seeing Cameron failing to cross, Irdalas takes some space to start a run and jumps over them. When he mentions the use of the toads to coat his arrows the closest toad turns to face him and croaks disapprovingly, while inflating itself. When he elaborates on the "no harming" part the toad ease up, and starts to disinflate. Crosseye tries to calm the toads, or make them move away, but he is unable to. He then proceeds to move away from them, stepping with care in rocks that doesn't show toads, successfully, getting near the rest of his team outside of the toad circle. Mack, Carver and Gaston remains in the center of the toad. Mack lies down and looks deeply into a Toad's eyes, opening his mind to let his thoughts mingle with those in the toad, and maybe into the mysterious force behind those black beady eyes. He feels like a connection starts to happen, like he is able to enter a secret world of natural wonder and power... nah, forget it, he doesn't get anything, except a toad eyeful. Gaston looks annoyed. "What? They don't seem like much, we can easily hack our way out!" He gets his sword and prepares to skewer the first toad in front of him while holding his breath and keeping as much distance as possible. He might be right.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+4=14 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=25 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2014 2:10:23 PM
Cameron killed that snake with a single thrown knife, a small one at that. " Belt? Nah, I think a dagger scabbard would be more appropriate for it's size. It's coloration will make a nice ornament on any belt you hang the scabbard from though." Diplomacy 17 to make the suggestion sound appealing and not disappoint Gaston.
After Cameron's accidental squishing of a toad... Reflex save 14 vs DC 14 Saves! If needed Fortitude save from above is still a 21, 22 if you round down on the venom domain perk, which I didn't.
When Gaston suggests cutting his way free Cameron thinks for one second how the toad looked at Iraldas and his suggestion of using the venom on his arrows. While Cameron was thinking the same thing, he is glad he didn't say it after the toad's response. Now to make Gaston see things the same. " Gaston, They are not a foe that wishes you harm, simply forest dwelling creatures that i suspect are here to guage our intentions toward the forest. Otherwise they would not have taken such offense to our sharpshooter's idea of using their venom on his arrows. A wild boar, a giant wolf or a marauding bear, those would be a trophy worthy of a hunter like you. These toads simply wish to get on with their lives, being the eyes of the forest. Put up your blade and navigate their maze. I think Violence will undo any progress we have made so far today."
Diplomacy 25 to sway Gaston's opinion that the toads are foes to be killed ( Natural 20, best I can do) Should anyone else wish to make that higher by saying something soothing or to the point that violence may set this trip back just make an aid another roll and the DM can add the bonuses later. ( See? It might pay off to have one person coddle the rich guy)
Cameron keeps his delay poison prayer handy in case others need it.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+3=23 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2014 3:06:49 PM
Atlas looks back at the remaining members that need to navigate through the toads. He flinches at Gaston's idea, and speaks up, "Gaston, Cameron is right. The forest is a living thing and is already playing games with us. Let's do our best to limit our impact to it and maybe it will make it easier for you to achieve your goals here.
"Hey Mack, would you mind joining us? I know you would be content to spend the day talking to them, but we need to keep moving. Carver, you too, lets move."
----------------------------------------------------- Diplomacy assistance for Cameron: d20+3=23 (natural 20...give a +2 to Cameron...my goodness I'm on a roll)
ooc: David, keep Cameron doing his thing. Atlas doesn't like it, but it's good for the group :-)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+9=14 ; d100=12 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+4=13 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2014 4:38:06 PM "All right, all right..... but I was REALLY making a connection here, you know.
I'll try walking/jumping carefully thru as well, following Atlas's idea of holding my breath if it seems appropriate.
(d20+9 acrobatics check of 14) 50% chance of holding my breath? 12% (d20+6 reflex save of 19 to avoid getting splattered) (d20+4 fortitude save of 13 to avoid poison affects if someone else splatters me)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+3=7 ; d20+1=21 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2014 6:03:25 PM
Carver looks down at the toads, "I really have no intention of hurting any of you, but you see I have four hooves where as these others of my friends have only two feet. I would suggest that you move aside so that I don't step on you as I pass through. I'll give you a couple moments to make a path for me, but I will be coming through. So, if I step on any of you, it will be your own fault and I will accept no blame for injury." Carver gives them a minute to move aside and then tries to make his way to the rest of his friends.
Diplomacy 7 Acrobatics 21 (natural 20)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=20 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+3=18 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2014 6:38:18 PM "No! I yell at Gaston "They mean no harm. It is just their way to defend them selfs and I bet the forrest. We want to make peace here with nature not destroy it. Please try to walk out to us carefully as you can." I now plea with him. "I will try to calm them for you again' ( not sure I can try again but will go the actions again to show my care for the creatures.)
-------- Try wild empathy again if I can 20 Reflex check 22 Fort check 18 if need against the posion
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20=15 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2014 6:40:21 PM
OoC forgot diplomacy roll 15 on plea with Gaston
Big Black Beady eyes, all fixed on you... CoDM Corsario d20+1=15 ; Wednesday October 29th, 2014 12:35:10 AM
Gaston smiles at Cameron suggestion. "You are right my friend! I will do a dagger scabbard from it. I have a very nice dagger, with a silver handle, that will look great there!" ----- Even after stepping on the toad Cameron manages to avoid the ichor touching his skin, even as his boot get stained by the pink substance. At Cameron suggestion, Gaston stays his hand. "Not to use violence? Maybe you are right. Ok, I will do it as you say. I am sure I can manage as well as anyone. You have my trust, my friend." At Atlas he answer. "Yes, I think you have a point. I will jump my way out of here." After you persuade Gaston not to kill the Toads, Mack steps his way out of the maze. Then Carver do the same, with elegance, even. Gaston looks appalled at the ease on which both of them escaped the toads. For a second looks doubtful, but then he muster his courage. "You are very capable, I see. I am glad I can keep up with you!" He starts stepping out, trying to avoid the Toads. Gaston Acrobatics Roll: 15 He manages to get out without stepping on any toads, too. "Easy! I bet I could do it with my eyes closed. I could get one of them to keep, as a trophy, but I guess that would be a bad idea. Or could you get one of them for me?" The toads, in unison, turns towards you, big black beady eyes observing you, at Gaston comment. They all start getting out of their hiding places, and position themselves to jump towards you. Gaston gets white as a sheet. But then Crosseye gets between Gaston and the toads, and starts making toad sounds, while slowly waking backwards, while signalling the rest of you to get away from the amphibians, slowly and calmly. After a couple tense minutes, which you feel like hours, you get away from the toads, that start to bury themselves in the mud again. Gaston breathes, you think for the first time since the toads got "aggressive". "Thank you master Crosseye. Good work... Let's continue our way, shall we?" OOC: Well done! You all win 100 XP. Also, Cameron and Crosseye win 50 extra XP with their good management of the situation. Time to keep advancing, so please roll to see if you can keep on the right track.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday October 29th, 2014 2:30:46 AM
OoC Do the others have to make another survival check again to aid me in leading the group like last time to continue on? I presume they are still aiding me in leading the way. If so I will wait to roll/post to see their checks. Also what xp speed are we using slow/med/fast
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+5=11 ; Wednesday October 29th, 2014 4:01:53 AM
Irdalas froze as the frogs got aggressive. "Will this be the first of many times Gaston puts us in danger?" He thinks quietly to himself. "Alright lets get back on track, Crosseye, you have my eyes" Survival role to aid Crosseye: 11 success!
OOC: Oh my! The times at which our new DM is posting is screwing me over a bit with the timezone, I'll have to find a new posting rhythm.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+2=22 ; Wednesday October 29th, 2014 11:00:41 AM
Carver is getting the hang of this...... even though he is supposed to be aiding, he points to the north. "That's gotta be north, so east is that way, right?"
Survival 22
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=8 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+4=18 ; d3=2 ; Wednesday October 29th, 2014 3:33:58 PM
Cameron wipes the toad goo off his boots, careful to handle the toxin with the care it deserves. He then sets about the task of helping the group head further into the woods, hoping they are passing, and not just surviving the trials the forest is setting.
Survival Aid another DC 10 8 FAIL
Unable to get a good bearing on the sun with the thick canopy, Cameron is unable to help Crosseye find the path.
Perception 20 as they resume the march
As they set out again, Cameron draws another dagger with the same intention as before. If something attacks the group, he wants a dagger at the ready.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+2=7 ; Wednesday October 29th, 2014 8:21:50 PM
I'm a little disappointed we didn't get to spend more time with the toads. I try to focus on aiding Crosseye again, to take my mind off of it.
(d20+2 survival/tracking check of 7 - Fail.)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+10=14 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+5=12 ; Wednesday October 29th, 2014 9:03:12 PM
I head to the lead again get my bearings and start to head on east with the help of the others. I again am using my great axe to push though the rough and am always looking about for anything go interest. Hooping I am going straight eat.
------ Survival check d20+6+4 (so far) = 14 (I so fail these rolls) Perception check 14 Knowledge nature check 12 for plant life/ animals
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+1=16 ; Wednesday October 29th, 2014 9:45:01 PM
Atlas resumes his place and continues like they were before the toads...
----------------------------------- Survival Check to assist: d20+1=16 (passed, +2 to Crosseye)
Big Black Beady eyes, all fixed on you... CoDM Corsario Thursday October 30th, 2014 2:00:48 AM
Irdalas starts walking. His elven sensibility makes him feel that whatever test the toads were about the group had passed it. But even so the forest kept dark, cold and looming. They weren't out of the woods yet. OOC: Question for everyone: When is a good time for me to post? I think I can manage almost anytime. Carver, the paladin centaur, shows that not only his moral compass is true, but also his geographical one. He spends a couple of hours with absolute clarity about your course, being a great help to Crosseye. Cameron, the small Jancassais Cleric makes use of his dagger to scrape, carefully, the Toad's venom from his boot. Cameron only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Yes, your dagger gets one dose of the venom.} Mack the monk, the other halfling, walks next to Cameron, examining the ground trying to see more toads, and not really paying attention to the forest or the direction they are going. But Atlas, the warrior, does, and helps Crosseye find a couple of hidden game trails to ease the March. Crosseye keeps doing a good enough job guiding you thru the forest, and with the combined efforts of all keep doing a good advance, until... OOC: I think is medium Xp advance, but let me confirm --- OOC: We have a new player, Cade, and his character, the young human sorcerer Orba. This is her intro. Orba keep walking on the forest. The map she brought had been very useful, and she felt like finally she was going to meet her long awaited destiny. All her life she had felt how she was meant for more, for bigger things, like something stuck on her chest. But that feeling was lifting. The future is now! That is when she heard the scream. --- The ravine was some 30' deep, with a small clear stream running over round rocks. Crosseye lead you parallel to it to find a place to cross. Gaston approaches a big colorful flower, extending his hand to grab it. Cameron sees clearly how a root raised from the ground to trip Gaston feet. In a couple of seconds he is rolling and tumbling on a 20' muddy slope towards the ravine, giving speed, and flying away from the edge at the end of it. His speed takes him to the vertical wall at the other side of the ravine, where he crashes hard but manages to grab some roots before falling to the river rocks, 20' behind him. There is blood on his brow. "Help! Help me! I am slipping!" As you see him hanging there you also see a mysterious girl standing some 5' on top of him, on the other ravine edge. So Gaston and Orba are now on the other side of the ravine. Gaston under here just outside her reach if she were to try to reach him from the top. For the rest to reach Gaston would need to descent a 20' muddy slope (acrobatics roll needed not to tumble down as Gaston did, just to reach the edge of the ravine, some 10' away from the other ravine wall where Gaston is hanging. Gaston seems in distress, and will probably let go in 1 round, falling 20 feet to the river rocks.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+8=13 ; Thursday October 30th, 2014 6:37:24 AM
Knowing where Carver keeps his rope in his sadlebags, Irdalas grabs one end of it. "Grab the other end!" He yells to the group as he jumps down the slope sliding down towards Gaston. "Hold on! He shouts as he gets closer to Gaston. Seeing the fear in the man's eyes as his hands start to slip, Irdalas feels his gut wrench as unwanted memories come back to him. He is not letting Gaston die this easily.
OOC: Taking a risk here but my Acrobatics is quite high. Irdalas also has a personal motivation for this, writing my background as we speak. Acrobatics check: 13 crap... Let me know if I have to make other checks for holding onto the rope etc
Mysterious Girl (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Thursday October 30th, 2014 10:31:10 AM
OOC: Testing Post Name
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=5 ; Thursday October 30th, 2014 11:28:51 AM
Previously Cameron places the dagger he used to scrape his boot back inside his coat, saving it for later. The dagger he readied was a different one.
Currently Cameron sees the plant trip Gaston and briefly thinks Again? Are Carver and I destined to relive all of the hardships we endured in the Fist? This brief thought slows his hand enough that the dagger he throws is too late to stop Gaston from tripping. He aims the blade to sever the stem halfway between the ground and the flower. With speed you would not attribute to a cleric his hand then dips to his belt and comes up with the whip that rides there.A gentle flick and it is ready to help protect the rest of the group as they try to retrieve Gaston, a task Cameron is clearly too weak and too light to try to attempt. His eyes do flick across the ravine though to light on the woman on the other side. In a polite voice, strangely devoid of stress from the current situation he calls to her. " Pardon me, but we seem to have lost our patron down in the ravine and it appears he is slipping to his doom. Could you lend us a hand?"
Actions Readied action to throw a dagger should anything attack the group used on the flower, hits AC 18 for 2 damage. Move action draw my whip Standard action Ready the whip to attack anything else that may come at the group with 15' reach readied action hits AC 5 for... yeah nevermind.
Big Black Beady eyes, all fixed on you... CoDM Corsario Thursday October 30th, 2014 12:23:00 PM OOC: It works! Go ahead, post!
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+9=20 ; Thursday October 30th, 2014 12:56:50 PM
Without really thinking about the fact that my rope is short, and in my backpack, and I'm not strong enough to lift Gaston, I head down/over as carefully as possible, trying to get close enough to help in any way I can once I get closer.
(d20+9 acrobatics check of 20)
Once closer, if no one tosses me a rope, I'll start working on getting mine out of my backpack.
OOC:
You nailed the description of Mack not being of any help. Very nice. :)
I imagined a high-pitched girl scream for the screaming, and was just HOPING it was Gaston. :) Great visual.
Since it was specifically mentioned that Cameron noticed the plants trip him, my assumption is that the rest of us did not.
Mysterious Girl (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=4 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday October 30th, 2014 1:46:01 PM Life has finally started for me! I know that I can find my place in the world! Did that furry woodland creature just smile at me? I just glad I lost those crazy blue jays, and cardinals... I think they wanted me to break into song. Her personal musings about adventure in the great wide somewhere are interrupted by a decidedly high pitched scream. She takes a moment to check and see if she is in immediate danger. She is apparently distracted by a group of men on the other side of the ravine shouting and tumbling down the slope at her.
She sees the elf scampering down the slope, and hears the halfling question. Looking down past her feet she see a very handsome, very pained looking man, "Hey there, Handsome, you look like you're in a little trouble." Her stomach turns to jelly, but fear will make this worse; so she does what she always does- bluff, "Alright, Handsome, if you fell-- well it would be bad, but you are strong and agile and I know that if you time a jump you can land safely on the rocks."She can visualize Gaston's safe descent like a feather floating down a stairwell.
If Gaston chooses to let go, she is prepared to cast a Feather Fall.
--------- Actions: Perception check: 1d20+2= 4 Failed to notice her own surroundings. Bluff check: 1d20+7= 14 She attempts to make her target as calm and trusting as one can be hanging on a cliff. Cast Spell: When the first person in this situation enters free fall she will cast Feather Fall. A faint glow of silver and gold, almost imperceptible in the daylight infuses the air around her, and at her command streaks away to buffet and cradle her target safely to the ground. The gleam dissipates with a gentle sigh.
((OOC: I love the "Disney princess" start to my adventure in the woods, thanks Corsario.))
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=8 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+6=15 ; d20-2=4 ; Thursday October 30th, 2014 4:09:52 PM
Seeing Gaston fall/tumble it takes everything I have to stop laughing out load and I think to my self "Big foot. I hope you had a nice trip." I so wanted to yell that at him but keep it to myself. Now seeing him hang there, for a second the thought of hoping he would fall crossed my mine. But seeing Irdalas jump into action I yell to him [b]" Need any help? What do you want me to do?" Watching him closely and seeing him moving to Gaston I put my backpack on gone ground and go though it looking for my rope. I find it and ready to throw it over if need be. I also find my grappling hook and take it out just in case it is needed. I look to see what trip Gaston also.
------ Perception check 8 to see if find what trip him. Knowledge nature 23 the surroundings Knowledge geography 10 the land area Survival check 15 to see it can find a easy route over to the other side or even to Gaston Acrobatics check 4 (if needed)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+3=5 ; Thursday October 30th, 2014 4:38:38 PM
Carver anchors the rest of the rope that Irdalas grabbed from his pack. Bracing his legs to anchor just about any weight that gets put on it.... "I got the rope anchored, do what you gotta do. Well maybe not, Cameron, did you put oil on my rope or something? It's slick.... Gonna need help holding this end, grab on."
Strength check 5
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Thursday October 30th, 2014 5:15:42 PM
OOC: Going to be a late post tonight...probably around midnight US Central time
Falling for a girl like you - CoDM Corsario Friday October 31st, 2014 1:02:27 AM OOC:Waiting for Atlas
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+3=17 ; Friday October 31st, 2014 1:13:56 AM
Atlas watches Gaston fall. While a part of him finds it to be appropriate, the thought of carrying his broken body out of these woods is not something to look forward to. To that end, takes a step over to Carver and grabs the end of the rope that seems to be slipping from his hands. Hopefully the elf can reach him in time.
Falling for a girl like you - CoDM Corsario Friday October 31st, 2014 2:13:22 AM
Cameron throws his dagger into the root where Gaston tripped, an action the rest of you don't quite understand ("Whatever for did he do that?" - you all think), draws his whip and, as if nothing was happening, and no necks where in imminent danger of breaking, ask for the mysterious girl that just appeared for help. At the same time, quick as wind, Irdalas grabs an end of Carver's rope and with great ability, and disregard for his safety, moves down the slope trying to reach Gaston in time. Gaston's eyes fill with hope first, and alarm later, when both he and Irdalas realize he won't be able to stop, and will go over the slope edge towards the riverbank, even before Gaston. Mack, small and agile, starts descending the slope, manages to get in position near Gaston and starts getting a rope from his backpack. Irdalas tries to stop but the slope angle as well as the wet and muddy surface don't let him stop. He sees the slope end just a couple steps in front of him, grabs the rope with all his strength and prays someone is holding the other end of it, as he goes over the edge. And hearing his prayers are Carver and Atlas... the centaur braces for holding him. He feels the rope tense when Irdalas fall over the ledge, and feels how his hooves give way, as he is pulled and starts to slide down the slope too! Towards Mack! Atlas makes a big effort and avoids them both from falling, but he also feels how his feet are starting to slip! Crosseye asks who needs help while go grabbing his own rope and grappling hook. Gaston, seeing help is not coming, screams in a high pitched voice! "Help! I can't hold any longer!" And then the mysterious girl calls to him. In his mind her words flash an idea: "Let go, you can do it!" He looks at her sky blue eyes for a second, a million thoughts racing in his mind. "Let go, you can do it!" He releases the branch, and falls down, towards the rocks. Orba gesticulates and a glow seems to fly, in a fraction from a second, from her eyes towards Gaston's, which hasn't stop looking at hers. His fast fall stops, and he starts gently float down, all the way without breaking eye contact with Orba. Almost all the way down he smiles at her. ----------- Irdalas is slowing descending, thanks to Carver and Atlas, some 15' over the river bank. They are starting to slide down, and need a DC 15 Strength check to stop slipping, with Atlas doing a DC 10 Aid Another Strength check to grant a +2 bonus to Carver. If they can't do it they will start to gain momentum in his downward path. A path that goes directly over Mack. Mack, you will need a DC 20 Strength check to stop them if they are unable to stop by themselves, or a DC 15 Acrobatics to get out of the way. Or can throw yourself against them and do a DC 10 Aid Another Strength check to grant them another +2 to their check, sharing their fate. Cameron and Crosseye are next to the slope, rope in hand.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20=14 ; Friday October 31st, 2014 5:25:56 AM
Cameron sees nothing else threatening the group and hears Carver skidding and sliding towards the edge. " It was clean and dry when I put it back in your pack, honest." The halfling grabs the rope and quickly runs around a tree before setting his feet and pulling. Aid another on the Strength check DC 10 14 success, +2 to Carver's Strength check You don't grow up with dwarves and not learn some ways to use mechanics to make things easier... Thinks the halfling.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20-1=13 ; Friday October 31st, 2014 7:34:03 AM
As I see Gaston appears to be safe for the moment, I drop my backpack, and focus what little strength I have on doing what I can to slow Carver and Atlas down as they slide towards me.... sharing their fate if we go over the edge; or actually, probably cushioning their landing. ;) I throw myself against them....
(d20-1 strength check of 13 against DC 10 to Aid Another Strength -- SUCCESS!!! +2 to the others)
OOC: As for the timing of posts, I actually don't mind at all that the timing fluctuates. Even though we're all sort of acting in conjunction, we really react on each other's posts, too. So it's nice for it to be somewhat random, to give different people a chance to go first/last once in a while. Just my 2 cents. :) I USUALLY post at lunch time, though.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Friday October 31st, 2014 9:54:30 AM
OOC Ooops I didn't weigh in on posting time, sorry. It doesn't matter to me when the posts go up. As long as we get ~24 hours to put in a post between DM posts then we all should be able to get one in. My posting time is pretty flexible while I am looking for a job.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+3=16 ; Friday October 31st, 2014 10:07:09 AM
Atlas grunts loudly as he feels his footing start to give way. He digs his heels in deep as he tries to stop the slidding and potential disaster. Between clenched teeth he says, "Come on Carver, do I need to get you sturdy boots for those hooves?"
-------------------------------------------------- Strength Check - Aid Carver: 1d20+3=16 (passed DC10, +2 to Carver)
OOC: As for posting time, I'm with David, any time is fine for me as long as it is fairly consistent. To be honest, I'm not consistent at all. Sometimes I find time at work like today, other times I don't get to it until just before I go to bed around midnight-1AM US Central time. However, I can make that work as long as I have a full day between DM posts, so I'll defer to those that are Europe.
Mysterious Girl (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Friday October 31st, 2014 11:47:12 AM
Our mysterious girl smiles now that she helped Gaston alight below, "Alright, Good-Looking, don't scar up that pretty face, now that your down there safe and sound."
She takes a step back from the edge and stands in that Yes-I-am-pretty-this-is-the-best-way-to-look-at-me pose that seems so guileless. Places her hand on her hip, and considers the fiasco on the other bank. They guys are going to kill themselves and Handsome, too. As she watches the crew struggle to keep the elf and centaur from falling to their doom, and the halflings and the good-looking brawler are now tangled up, too. Only the ranger seems to have stayed out of the fray, Maybe, he is stupid enough to jump into the ravine, and join them."Oh my gods, you are who mother mean when they say, 'If everybody jumps off a cliff, would you as well?' There is no way I can catch you all."
She sets her face in that MEN!-leaving-messes-for-me-to-clean-up, determined frown, and visualizes as many more rescues as she thinks she can pull off. ------ Actions: I will cast up to three more Feather Falls ((OOC: How many immediate actions allowed in a round?)) Aiming for the Elf, Halfling, and Centaur, but really who knows what I can hit?
(Spells Available Cantrips: Unlimited Level 1: 3/4)
Spells Known Cantrips: Prestidigitation, Light, Mage Hand, Detect Magic Level 1: Magic Missile, Feather Fall
OOC: I will be able to post between Mon. - Fri. 10 am and 5 pm CST. So, as long as posts are consistent I can work around it.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+2=14 ; d20+8=18 ; Friday October 31st, 2014 12:48:42 PM
Irdalas, completely incapable of doing anything, just hangs on to the rope as hard as he can while trying to get some grip on this slope.
Strength check: 14 Acrobatics check: 18
OOC: Posting times are good as the are for me. I now have the full day between DM posts :) Oh and sorry about the mess I'm creating here...
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+9=21 ; Friday October 31st, 2014 1:23:15 PM
Carver manages to plant all four of his feet and get a good grip on the rope, the help of his friends is an added bonus. "Throw the rope down to him, we can pull him back up. Hey girl, thanks."
Strength check 21 (+3 from str, +6 from aid anothers)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=11 ; Friday October 31st, 2014 3:15:06 PM " Pull him up or should we head down? Which way heads more into the woods?" Aid another to find North DC 10 11 sucess +2 to Crosseye's check to regain the path.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+4=5 ; d20+8=17 ; Friday October 31st, 2014 3:42:48 PM
Seeing Atlas and Carver slipping and following Cameron's lead. Drop my rope and hook. I run to their aid and grab the rope, also to aid in stoping them from falling faster. I yell out "I will not let your guys fall" and pull with all my might.
If we are successful in stop them I turn to Cameron and ask "Up or down what do your think?"
---------- Strength check to aid Carver 5 natural 1 I fail badly I guess the rope was just too slippery or I was just to slow :( Survival check 17 to determine which way we should go with Caver and Atlas, up or down the safest way (D20+6+2 so far)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Friday October 31st, 2014 3:48:03 PM
OoC Sorry about posting I work night EST, so I usually post in the after noon when I get up but can post in the morning if the kids leave me alone. I sully wait for the dm and feed off that plus sometimes other I have no real set time
Also another note welcome aboard Cade R this group is turn out fun and watch out for that strange guy Mack you never know what he us going to do :)
Mysterious Girl (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Friday October 31st, 2014 11:17:32 PM "Listen to the centaur, Boys. You wouldn't want to be caught in a ravine during a flash flood."
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=20 ; Friday October 31st, 2014 11:34:36 PM
Cameron looks up at the sky, trying to judge if it will rain in the near future. Survival DC 15 to predict weather in the next 24 hours, +1 day /5 above DC 15 Survival 20, should predict for next 2 days.
Falling for a girl like you - CoDM Corsario Saturday November 1st, 2014 3:44:50 AM
You all jump as a single team to avoid go down the ravine. Cameron quick thinking, Atlas and Irdalas, and even Crosseye efforts help Carver regain his footing so he can use his physical might to get out of the slope. But the small Mack showed resolve and bravery by choosing to risk being trampled by his friends, in order to help them. OOC:Mack, you gain a hero point! Congratulations! In no time you have Gaston up. He thank you all profusely. "I am deeply moved by your efforts to help me. Thank you, and I'll make sure to grant you the proper reward!" Some minutes later you find a place for Orba to ford the river. Gaston is the first to approach her. "My lady, I owe you my life! What is your name? How did you got here?" My friends, this is our "free chatting weekend"! If you can make the introductions before Monday, I think it will be for the best! So fell free to post as much as you can before Monday night. Saludos
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+4=6 ; d3=3 ; Saturday November 1st, 2014 11:54:16 AM " Thanks for saving Gaston, his comrades in the Chancers Club will be happy to have him back." " My name is Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper. Right now I am helping see to the well being of this group of adventurers by healing what ails them, which so far is nothing." " If I might ask, what are you doing all alone out here in the Eastern Woods? This place doesn't have the best record for being safe to travel in groups, I can't imagine trying it alone." Cameron turns to Gaston and hands him the severed flower. " Here's the blossom you were after. I saw the roots lift clear out of the ground to trip you down the slope so I cut it down. We should get moving soon. This place keeps trying to get rid of us. I think it doesn't much like us." A keen observer will note that Cameron has put his whip away and his hand is again filled with a normal looking throwing dagger. If Gaston or the others are damaged after the tumble down the hill, Cameron will offer to heal them. Readied throwing dagger, same as before, thrown at anything that attacks the group. Dagger hits AC 6 for 3 damage... or more likely skitters off into the woods.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Saturday November 1st, 2014 3:41:38 PM "Welcome, and I thank you Lady, My name is Carver. I again thank you for helping out our Patron. I doubt we'd see many more Patrons willing to hire us if we should return him to the Tree in a broken condition." This is said by the Centaur, in black painted armor with a large variety of weapons carried about his person.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Saturday November 1st, 2014 4:35:51 PM
I neglected to say what Cameron looks like before, let me fix that. The halfling wears a long red coat over a masterwork of dwarven crafting in the form of a chain shirt. Daggers are visible at his belt, poking from the tops of his boots and tucked into the insides of the coat. His belt also carries an odd weapon on it, a whip. He carries a backpack and not much else. He has unruly hair of a platinum blond color and he also wears a goatee. Both appear to be in need of a trim. Getting a better look you can see the halfling is wearing boots, odd for a halfling. The coat definitely has had some kind of patches removed from it. The discolored cloth where they were removed makes the coat look somewhat mottled.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=14 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+2=8 ; Saturday November 1st, 2014 10:14:59 PM "Hey! I'm Ramak." I say fairly quickly, and quietly, in between other introductions. I then go around to check out some of the plants in the area. They seem interesting... especially if they are attacking us.
(d20+6 herbalist check of 14) (d20+7 perception check of 12) (d20+2 survival/tracking check of 8)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+2=12 ; Sunday November 2nd, 2014 12:55:27 PM
Suddenly, everything seems to go quiet. It's quiet in here..... TOO quiet.
I pull out the harmonica and start up a tune.
(d20+2 perform harmonica check of 12)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 2nd, 2014 4:12:30 PM
I step forward "I am Crosseye. Thanks! That was a neat trick. Thanks for the save! Please do tell what you are doing out here and what trick you using to getting though this Forrest? As we seem to keep getting lost. We are trying to get to for the centre for our friend's quest ?" I say alittle ashamed and jestering to Gaston.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Sunday November 2nd, 2014 8:21:04 PM
Atlas manages his way down the rest of the slope and listens to the introductions as he takes a moment to look about. He studies each of the group individually for a few seconds to make sure everyone is OK. By their movements and words they all seem fine, so he steps up to the girl and introduces himself, "Good day, I am Atlas Sunowl. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. My friends here have already given you a little background on us. May we know your name and your purpose for traveling through these woods? By my account it's not the safest place, so I assume you're on some mission."
Miss "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 2nd, 2014 10:16:47 PM OOC: Sorry, Saturday is chore day and date night, Sunday is church. I may post another response on Monday, but I was out of pocket for the free chat weekend. By the way, I love you guys, so much right now!
"Now, wait, Lord, I am not a lady, nor do I seek to imposture nobility. I am Miss Zetianos, (She pronounces it ze-TIa-knows.)if you prefer Goodie Zee," she says. "I have left my childhood home in Plateau City, and I am on my way to see the world Izen, Culverwood, Oeax Sea, the Tuar Islands, the Wall of Kaazel-" She takes a heavy breath, her excitement and joy radiates from her face, "Did you know that there is a city in the south hung from hooks in the sky? And, my bunkmate Cindi, that's with an 'I,' says that the people there are ruled by the three oldest women in the city, did you hear of that?" Now, more to herself than Gaston, "I have to see that!"
As she stands lost in thought, and each man in the party takes a minute to engage her in conversation. You get an opportunity to look at her. A small, slight girl stands there; she is tight, compact and sinewy. Her movements are either graceful and fluid, or lightening quick and sudden. She has a golden tan to her olive skin and exotic faraway features. Her hair is straight, glossy and blue-black. She wears a practical outfit, boy's work trousers dark grey, an unbleached boys' work shirt, a tight fitting bodice of black grey wool, and old worn grey boots. On her head she has wound a hijab of blue, grey, and black with tiny lemon yellow stiches racing in parallel lines lengthwise.
Her sky blue eyes, bright and shimmering, dart this way and that taking in the new sights about her. A long curved knife slaps against her thigh in her hip scabbard, and her rucksack was recently purchased and she shuffles to hold the unfamiliar weight. There is one thing only that describes the knife, her eyes, and backpack: New.
Miss "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 2nd, 2014 10:53:04 PM
When Zee speaks to Cameron and Ramak she crouches down in a squat. The action and her expression seems to be significant, she respects the halflings, and meets them eye to eye. Not many halflings lived long with Magda, it is not right to see halfling child starve."Hey, nice to meet you Ramak. I am very impressed by that show of courage! You are a giant-sized scoop of hero in a halfling-sized package, Big Guy!" She turns to Cameron, "Is that Dwarven in your accent, Master Honeytamer-Steelshaper? I bet you are beating the halflette girls off with a stick, Lady Killer!" She fans herself dramatically, "Who doesn't love a mysterious foreign accent?"
She was about to answer the "What's-a-girl-like-you-doing-in-a-wood-like-this" question, when she hears Carver. "Oh! I didn't do anything more than help talk Mr. Handsome into some common sense. He saw that he could jump and he did! By the way, I love your accent, I could listen to you talk all day, Taurish is so pretty. I am Miss Zetianos, or Zee."
When Crosseye introduces himself at her feet he sees a large, sleek smokey-grey cat, up and down the flanks and back of the cat are black inky spots. The girl speaks in a thick north Plateau accent, "Pips. To me." The cat slips back in line with its mistress in a way that still broadcasts, "The decision was mutual. She says,"Thanks I taught Pips to hunt, so that she could come along and help track some small game." Again she gets ready to answer the "What's-a-girl-like-you-doing-in-a-wood-like-this" question, but she is interrupted by Atlas Sunowl...
Miss "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 2nd, 2014 11:17:16 PM
What to say about Atlas Sunowl? He is so bossy and serious, checking to see if everyone is safe. Yeah we are all safe Mr. I-am-in-charge-and-the-fate-of-the-team-is-on-my-shoulders. Oh My! Look at those shoulders... Hey! Cute! He has bushy eyebrows, it makes him so cute, McBushy-Brow... the Bush-inator... Mr. How 'bout right brow? Oh crap, he is talking to me. What is he saying? When Atlas finishes he can't be sure, but maybe he sees a grin on Zee's face for just a sec. Zee does what any rational teen girl would do: she smiles her dazzling smile, turn 180 degrees to Gaston, flips out her hair so that Atlas is sure to watch her walk off, and tells Gaston the answer to Atlas' question. She smiles beautifully at the second place catch, "You see, I want to see the world, and I want to meet all the people in it. I have had a wonderful time so far, the woods are so pretty and wild. I have never seen such a lovelier place, and I think I never will. I have seen all sorts of birds, and deer, and squirrels, and I saw the cutest little toads. One croaked at me and I feed it a piece of jerky, it was adorable! I just keep looking at my map and I haven't been lead wrong, yet!" She smiles as she brandishes her map. As she unfolds it she offers to show it to Crosseye, Gaston, and the halflings, she cuts her eyes over her shoulder to see if Atlas is still watching.
Zee noticed that the elf was particularly silent in all this, but they are a long lived and patient race. She has decided to wait for the elf to approach her. 'Better to be silent and thought a ruffian, than offend an elf a prove yourself one.' as Auntie Alemi used to say.
OOC: How are you running the 18 year-old Carver (John C.)? Because the Taurs have a short life span is he 18 like a human teen, or middle aged for a Tuar, therefore grounded and settled. Give me a metaphor, I am a high school teacher. Is he Jock Carver oldest player on the football team, or Cool Coach Carver the newest coach of the team?
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 3rd, 2014 12:06:40 AM
Cameron answers soberly, in a 'this is how it will be' tone of voice. It isn't threatening, not to Zee anyway. Instead it is more more cold and detached than. And yes, it bears a a detectably strong dwarven accent. "The only halfling lady I ever met and tried to get to know was in denial. She blamed herself for things that other people tried to inflict on her. Then Morgan, the dwarf that raised me was murdered, presumably by the same person or people that killed my parents and want to kill me. Jancassais will eventually teach me, through my devotion to her, how to find them. When that day comes I will find them and have my revenge. Morgan sought them to bring them to justice. When I find them they will wish Morgan had. Until then, Jancassais is the only lady I have time to court." No one other than Carver has heard this before. It is clear Cameron has seen pain and loss more than once in his lifetime. Instead of breaking him though, it has forged him into an instrument of revenge. Not yet a perfect instrument, but every trial perfects him a little more..
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Monday November 3rd, 2014 8:05:57 AM
Irdalas, still shaken from his failed attempt at a rescue, turns himself to the group. "I am sorry for my rash actions, I acted before I thought the situation through. I will be more careful next time." He says with a serious frown on his face. To the more perceptive of you, you can see that there's more to the story but he doesn't seem to want to get into it right now.
"Greetings, Miss Zee. I am Irdalas Fendral and I am quite sure we will get to know each other better soon. But forgive me if I take a moment to compose myself."
OOC: Sorry guys, I went away for the weekend and had no access to the internet. Didn't realize we were introducing ourselves during the weekend :)
Miss "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 3rd, 2014 10:15:43 AM
Zee's eyebrows make a escape for her hairline at hearing Cameron's words. She subtly moves away from the madman, who would ever choose to serve the bloody goddess of vengeance?
Zee notes the pain in the elf's voice and averts her eyes to allow the elf a bit of privacy. Turning to Gaston, "What are you doing in the woods, Handsome?"
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Monday November 3rd, 2014 11:56:21 AM
[b]"well, If you are interested in seeing the Wold, we are headed into the forest, and there is safety in numbers, I guess you can join us if you wanted to."[/c] Carver says.
Carver is young in age, but there is a hint he has more experience than his age would indicate. Including a very slight limp that is barely noticeable in his right rear leg, When he has his armor off, there is an old headed wound there, it looks like it was gouged by five knives from in front of the hip area (near the backbone) all the way down almost to the knee. Even his close friend Cameron has never heard the story of where he got it.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Monday November 3rd, 2014 12:24:04 PM "Thanks, Miss Zee" I respond, quietly. "It was nothing. Just trying to help when I can."
I put my harmonica back away, noting again that I still need a lot of practice with that. I go back to checking out the plants, and surrounding area around us while people chit-chat.... this time trying to blend in a little bit, too.
(d20+9 stealth check of xx) (d20+6 herbalist check of 14) (d20+7 perception check of 12) (d20+2 survival/tracking check of 8)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+9=22 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+2=12 ; Monday November 3rd, 2014 12:26:14 PM
OOC: Sorry, hit the wrong button there when I was cutting and pasting..... Here are my real attempts and results:
(d20+9 stealth check of 22) (d20+6 herbalist check of 20) (d20+7 perception check of 25) (d20+2 survival/tracking check of 12)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=13 ; d20+2=5 ; Monday November 3rd, 2014 11:16:54 PM " Your apparent distaste for my decisions is noted, but not unwarranted. Morgan would probably move heaven and earth to sway me from this path. Had I one lynchpin still attaching me to those days I would cling to it like a drowning man. But those whom I care for seem destined to be killed so I have left them behind. I focus on her work and through it I hope she will reward me with the information I seek.Simple really." " Now, how much longer until nightfall and which way are we headed? Crosseye, Gaston?" Survival, time of day 13 Survival, North 5 Zee has reminded Cameron of some of those he left behind. He wonders after Qualtime and if she is still being hurt by Helmbane, or if it was him at all. Perhaps tonight in his prayers he will gain new insight into how she came to be hurt.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+1=11 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2014 12:23:03 AM
Hearing Irdalas's words, Atlas turns to him, "Irdalas, no apologies necessary. It was a moment where action was needed quickly. You made a decision and you went with it. That is far better than stopping to think about it and having him fall and break his legs due to your inaction."
Atlas notices that Zee answers his question, but to Gaston. He doesn't put much thought to it, there are too many dangers around to worry about that right now.
"Alright everyone, now that the introductions are done, it's time to get moving again. Gaston, this is your quest, are you OK with Zee joining us? She appears to have a few skills that could be helpful to us. Also, I cannot say that I would sleep all that well knowing we left this girl alone in this forest with some of the dangers that we have seen thus far. Oh, and don't forget the map she has."
----------------------------------- Survival, North: 1d20+1=11 (+2 to Crosseye)
Falling for a girl like you - CoDM Corsario Tuesday November 4th, 2014 12:53:13 AM OOC: Thanks, very good introductions. Gaston tries to compose himself before bowing before Zee. "Miss Zetianos, I owe you my life. I thank you, and I present myself to you. I am Gaston Laroutte, at your service." He makes a very elegant flourish with her hands. After which he takes hers, gently, and kisses it. "I always pay my debts, specially to woman as beautiful and special as yourself. For starters, how would you be to work for me, as this fine gentlemen are, to accompany me in this adventure?" ---------- Mack uses the time to search about... What make Gaston trip? He doesn't see any out fo the ordinary creature about, even while hiding himself from it (if it is there). About the root... It seems like an ordinary root, but it was pulled out of the ground... or it pulled itself out of the ground. You see clearly the root was partially in the ground, but now is out of it. But how? Or who did it? ---------- After the formalities with Zee are set he sees all of you. "My friends, if you allow me to call you that, I saw the courage and dedication you had to help me. I won't forget it. Thank you. I feel more safe than ever after witnessing it. It feels my heart with courage and joy! But we will have time to celebrate, and reward, your bravery and loyalty, now we must keep going!" ---------- Time to roll Survivals again, to keep your way one last step before nightfall. I imagine you do it as before, with Crosseye taking the lead and the rest doing Aid Another's. Also roll perception roll for the road ahead.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=13 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+4=8 ; d3=2 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2014 1:16:14 AM
Aid another Survival 13 Success +2 to Crosseye Perception 24 Readied throwing dagger hits AC 8 for 2 damage...unlikely, but the target could be huge, asleep and tied up...it could happen. Cameron falls in and keeps his eyes peeled for more forest shenanigans. A dagger is ready in his hand.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20=18 ; d20+6=12 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2014 5:54:54 AM
I ask the young girl "You said something of a map, I think I heard. If it is alright with you may I have a looks? ".
if Zee gives or shows me a map I look it over and see if we can use it at all, in finding our goal the centre of this forest. -------- Diplomacy check 18 with Zee Perception check on map 12
OoC Will post again later today after everyone has a chance for survival rolls (aid) and on the map,thing
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+2=15 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2014 7:34:25 AM
I move into position to help Crosseye as much as possible.
(d20+2 aid Crosseye survival/tracking check of 15 --> +2 to Crosseye)
Miss "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+4=12 ; d20+2=22 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2014 1:37:11 PM
Zee purses her lips and thinks about Gaston's offer. "Well, I can cook and clean and do a little mending," referring the few skills that Atlas mentioned, Zee says, "But, that is all I will be doing in the way of personal jobs!"
Zee makes sure to cross in front of Atlas to Crosseye. She is pleased to share her map, and even offers the use of her cat, that she has trained to hunt, "Mainly, I trained her to be self-sufficient, but she can help scout and keep us alert." She heels the cat to her side and then flicks her wrist in a forward motion, "Pips. Scout." The cat yawns and stretches, but takes off at a quick trot. Zee then hands over her map, narrating her adventures so far from Plateau City to the ravine in the Eastern Woods.
Zee starts off walking close by Crosseye, pointing out "that lovely flower," "those pretty tree trunks," and "OH! Isn't that the brightest blue in the sky, you have ever seen?" The longer you walk the more she chatters about the lovely woods, and the condition of your equipment, what she could mend, or clean, or suggestions on what to replace. Later, she makes her rounds to visit everyone, but Cameron and Atlas. When she finds herself walking near Cameron, she becomes very nervous and smiles politely; then she hers her name being called and speeds her walking pace. Around Atlas, she blushes and then scowls, as if it his fault she is embarrassed.
A regular theme creeps into her conversations with Gaston, Crosseye, Craver, Irdalas, and even Mack. "Where are we going?" "What is at the center of the forest?" "Yes, but why does Gaston want to be in the center?" "Why did you pick this forest?" Zee will require an exact answer to the question, "What is Gaston doing in the woods?"
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Actions: Handle Animal to have cat Seek check DC 10 = 12
Survival Check = 22 ((OOC: Natural Twenty, Aggrrhh, Beginner's luck in first level please expect to die in friendly fire at higher levels)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+2=22 ; d20+1=14 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2014 2:29:57 PM
Carver takes the time to recoil his rope and then puts it back where he keeps it, knowing the others know where it is as well. He looks around and gets his bearings and says bluntly, "That way's north, so east is that way and we want to head east, going deeper into the forest....
He tries to keep as careful a look for danger, but is more intent on keeping them headed east....
Survival for direction 22 (nat 20) Perception 14
Miss "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday November 4th, 2014 2:34:54 PM (OOC: Almost, I forgot...)
A little bit later, Zee sees the frustration forming on Crosseye's face. He is loosing patience and he doubts his ability. Zee stops him, she stands right before him, she takes his face in both her hands, and she says, "We know you are the right man for this job. We all place our trust in you, and we all believe in you. Now, take a breath and trust our faith! Lead us." Zee's hands shimmer with a faint glow that sinks into Crosseye's skin. For the next round, his eyes and exposed skin host a faint silver and golden glimmer.
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Action: Touch of Destiny (Sp): At 1st level, you can touch a creature as a standard action, giving it an insight bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws equal to 1/2 your sorcerer level (minimum 1) for 1 round. You can use this ability 6 times per day.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+5=14 ; d20+8=22 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2014 3:52:59 PM
Irdalas takes it upon himself to answer Zee's question. "It's part of his trial to join the Chancers, we're just here because he's paying us to accompany him. But he needs to get to the center" he says while pointing to Gaston. "Speaking of which, I should help Crosseye get us there!"
Survival roll: 14 success! +2 for Crosseye Perception roll: 22
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+1=12 ; d20+2=7 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2014 11:15:53 PM
The group starts preparing to go so he heads over to Crosseye and Zee to take a look at the map. As he approaches, Zee is going on about her adventures so far. He listens carefully as he looks over Crosseye's shoulder to study the map.
Once everyone is ready Atlas takes his place near Crosseye and focuses on finding their way again.
--------------------------------------------- Survival to assist Crosseye: 1d20+1=12 (+2 to Crosseye!) Perception: 1d20+2=7 (maybe he's distracted by Zee?!?)
Falling for a girl like you - CoDM Corsario Wednesday November 5th, 2014 12:42:30 AM
Crosseye, now with Zee's help besides the help from his friends, advances with resolve and making excellent time. The forest seems to open for you and let you pass unmolested. Zee becomes the center of attention, with many glances and questions going back and forth. You start to think in finding a good place to eat. Slowly Cameron stops... Something doesn't smell good. Literally. Maybe a dead animal? Irdalas sees him stop and stays behind too. The elf sees the cleric sniffing, and does the same, while looking around. He sees the danger, but not in time to warn his companions. Cameron and Irdalas:Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the camouflaged body of the green and white Veggieskunk, fangs showing, angry at the intruders in its home, it raises its tail while quickly turning, and let's a spray of brown liquid against your group. The distance and your quickly reflex to pinch your nose saves you from the effect. Hallucinations. If you want to tell the affected ones something, or help them, do it in a private DM post. Don't let them know they are allucinating.} Rest of the group: Roll a fortitude DC 13 save. If you are successful see the previous spoiler. If not roll a 1D6 and read the corresponding spoiler. Rolled 1:Highlight to display spoiler: {The next step you take doesn't find ground, but sinks in cold and sticky quicksand! You are unable to stop your momentum and go into the quicksand pool! You manage to keep your head up, but feel how you are slowly, but surely sinking... Roll a Swim check, DC 15, or go down. You have only time to scream half a dozen words! All the others that failed they saving throws are under the quicksand, the others, including Irdalas and Cameron, seem to have avoided failing in..} Rolled 2:Highlight to display spoiler: {a swarm of small black spiders, with orange knees,jump from the ground attacking all off you! You feel a couple bites on your arms before you are able to react! Everybody that failed their saving throws are under attack! Except Irdalas and Cameron. You are afraid that if you try to talk they will enter your mouth. You can try and Attack them, AC 5.} Rolled 3:Highlight to display spoiler: {You see Gaston scream (again, a high pitched one) and grab a snake that is getting out from his shirt! You are about to move to help him when you feel the cold touch of scales on your own neck! Roll a CMB grab Attack, or a normal attack if you want to risk it, as the snake just appeared on your chest tries to choke your neck! The others that failed their saving throws, except Irdalas and Cameron seems to have the same problem. You can only say 6 words before the choke stops you from taking} Rolled 4:Highlight to display spoiler: {You draw breath, but no oxygen enters your lungs! You try again, but somehow you are unable to exhale! You can't breathe! You turn and see the panic in the others eyes, as all that failed their saving throw seem affected too! Only Irdalas and Cameron look at you all with surprise and alarm, but no panic, at the rest of you! Roll a DC 12 constitution roll. Do you try to do something? You can't talk.} Rolled 5:Highlight to display spoiler: {You, and all other characters that failed their rolls feel like falling! But you are not! You only get reduced to 1/10 of your normal size. All your equipment got reduced too. You hear a great strange sound approaching from the east, in the now tall grass that surround you!} Rolled 6:Highlight to display spoiler: {You feel an strange sensation in your fingers and toes, like slime, you turn to examine them and see how your fingers are starting to melt, like hot wax, like all the others that failed their saving throws! You can only say a dozen words before they become garbled as your mouth starts to melt too!}
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+4=8 ; d6=5 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+7=8 ; Wednesday November 5th, 2014 8:02:20 AM
(d20+4 fortitude save of 8 against DC 13 - Failed) 1d6 of 5
Sweet!!! I'm even smaller. This will aid even more in my ability to "blend in" I attempt to go into Stealth mode, and then try to regroup with my companions, heading towards the center of where I believe the group is (if I can't see them). I do my best to make sure they see me, if it's anyone from our party except Miss Zee. I attempt to stay hidden from her as well, for now. If I'm close to my friends and they can't see me or notice me, I'll use my whistle or harmonica to get their attention.
(d20+9 stealth check of 26) (plus any other bonus for being smaller?) (d20+2 survival/tracking check of 22 - Natural 20!) (d20+7 perception check of 8 - apparently I'm face down in the dirt)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+15=26 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+5=21 ; Wednesday November 5th, 2014 8:10:18 AM
I thank Zee and look over the map. I take what I can from to get our direction. What ever Zee did to me when she touch me, I now feel the confinance pouring out of me. "Ya this way! I know it!" and with that and the help of the other head east.
When we come the what looks like a cleaning I have this strange feeling come over but can put a finder on it. I do a look around to see if I can find what it is. I also look around for Zee's Cat.
---------- Survival check 26 Fort save/check 13 Perception check 18 of the area for anything of help Knowledge nature check 21 of the area for anything that might help plants/trees/animal (nature)
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Wednesday November 5th, 2014 8:49:21 AM
"What is this smell... Oh no!" Irdalas jumps out of the way!
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday November 5th, 2014 11:07:36 AM
Cameron sees the danger a split second before it sprays and gets his coat up in front of his face to shield it. He pulls a piece of cloth from his kit and makes a makeshift mask, then tries to help those afflicted.
Miss "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=5 ; d6=5 ; d20+4=5 ; Wednesday November 5th, 2014 11:28:21 AM
Zee and the others have been shrunk! Now, at 6 inches tall, Zee is faced with a reality that she may not be prepared for "hikes in the woods." If anyone who has not been shrunk approaches, Zee will scream and blindly flee.
If someone, who is shrunk approaches Zee will scream hysterically and point to the sound, "Hide! Oh gods, its coming after us!"
Zee will hide behind the nearest blade of grass, and after her initial terror, devolve into hysterical fits of crying and laughing. She is unable to stay silent, and devoid of reason, until she is exhausted or someone intervenes.
----- Fortitude DC 13: Failed with a 5 1d6: 5 Will Check Not to Panic: 5 again ((OOC: David had mentioned jinxing John dice on LnB Board, I see that he picked up mine by mistake! *j/k*))
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+4=20 ; Wednesday November 5th, 2014 11:38:09 AM
Carver sees the spray coming and ducks a bit, but successfully holds his breath, until the stink dissipates a bit. He looks around and tries to see just what is going on. He does switch weapons, putting his shield away and drawing his bow, ranged attacks against this thing might be best....
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+4=7 ; d6=5 ; d20+1=5 ; Wednesday November 5th, 2014 1:45:29 PM
Atlas sees those around him sniffing the air and does the same. Yep, something is dead, but where and what? Before he has time to look for the source he gets a sudden feeling that he is falling...
Anyone that is watching Atlas sees that he is shrinking, quickly! Before your eyes he goes from a 5'9" down to just 7 inches and practically lost in the grass and debris of the forest.
Atlas finally realizes that he is shrinking and has a moment of panic. He yells out, "Someone help me!", but it is too late. His voice is just a tiny sound and no one can hear exactly what he says.
--------------------------------------------------- Fortitude: 1d20+4=7 (fail) Spoiler/Effect: 1d6=5 Shaken/Fear/Panic (Will): 1d20+1=5 (assuming a fail, not sure of the DC. Also not sure if I would be shaken, frightened or panicked)
Dangers in the Grass - CoDM Corsario Wednesday November 5th, 2014 4:32:13 PM
Mack, Zee and Atlas see how they shrink to a diminutive size, and get lost in the grass. They can see each other, but they have troubles seeing the rest of their now huge companions. Zee screams and run for cover behind a piece of wood, now the size of a house, as Mack hides away. Atlas remains in place, looking for the source of the sound. A huge monster start to appear over the tall grass blades. A huge furry creature of dark grey, with huge eyes and huge teeth, looking for you, hungry and hunting. You all recognize it for what is it. The best hunter, the best killing machine in all of nature. Keen eyes, even keener sense of smell, and a predilection of playing with it's prey before killing it. It is Pips, Zee's cat, ready to pounce on its prey. You three! His eyes are right now fixed on Atlas while it approaches as silently as a shadow, even with it's huge size. All of the rest: Highlight to display spoiler: {Zee screams panicked and crunches on on the ground, while screaming that something is after her. Mack very silently crouches, and takes his harmonica out and starts to make sounds, like if calling for someone, while Atlas ask for help while turning to see Pips, Zee's cat companion, in awe, as if the cat is something else. The cat back hairs stand while it crouches and seemingly prepares to jump on Atlas. But the most worrisome sight is Gaston, taking out a fine dagger and getting ready to pierce his own neck, while screaming: "Take it off me!" The veggieskunk, seeing most of you avoided the effect, runs away, escaping. Cameron screams: " Don't hurt the critter, it is just protecting it's home. We need to use the rope to herd the others away from the critter and wait for the musk to wear off. I'll go in and get the rope around them, you guys help me put enough pressure on it to herd them out."} OOC: You guys are great! You all posted really fast! Too bad we have to wait until tomorrow to continue. But feel free to roleplay a little until then. Trey, Cade and Eric, don't read the other players posts, yet :D
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+9=20 ; d20+2=18 ; Wednesday November 5th, 2014 8:04:13 PM
Seeing the giant cat go for Atlas, and hoping that the cat doesn't see me, I run and attempt an acrobatic flip to land on his back. In my mind, I'm hoping that's both the safest spot to be, AND hoping it will draw it's attention away from Atlas.
(d20+9 acrobatics check of 20)
"YEEEE-HAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" :)
(d20+2 handle animal check of 18)
OOC: I LOVE being a smurf!!!! :) I love the fact that the spoilers are hidden, too. Makes it work great! Just hard to not read the other's posts, though. ;)
Miss "Zee" Zetianos (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Thursday November 6th, 2014 9:56:48 AM ((OOC: We did this to Wold. No more posting in a group like that.))
Zee starts screaming anew at the sight of Pips, "It's just like Magda said. The bloody lady and her helper turned me... Now the cat will eat me..."
Zee scrabbles at her neck and throws her coin purse at the cat, "Take it back, I don't want it." Then she tosses her kukri, "Send it back to them!' Finally she scrambles out of her backpack, "Please! Please, don't kill me. I had to get get away. Just take it back! Take it all back!"
She continues to scream and cry and beg for her life.
Dangers in the Grass - CoDM Corsario Thursday November 6th, 2014 9:57:53 AM
Mack, Zee and Atlas: Mack comes out of nowhere and with great agility starts riding Pips! The cat seems to ignore the really small halfling while closing on Atlas! Zee throws her stuff at the cat, and the huge cat moves to avoid it, while zeroing on Atlas. The rest Highlight to display spoiler: {Atlas jumps towards the cat and starts making "riding" movements and sounds ... "YEEEE-HAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Zee sems to be panicking, hyperventilating, begging and throwing her stuff out.} Not a full post, that will be in the night. We keep only roleplaying today. Nice you all got to post before the small meltdown of the site.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+8=16 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+5=13 ; Thursday November 6th, 2014 11:31:53 AM
For those who are not shrunken down Highlight to display spoiler: { Cameron moves to Gaston and touches the man's arm, casting delay poison. Hopefully this will counteract the toxin he has been splattered with, long enough for them to disarm him and maybe talk him into a nap while the venom wears off. After that Cameron just keeps his eyes open for any dangers to the people affected by the skunk. He does nothing to interfere with them since he can not remove the poison that did this to them. He does keenly watch since the toxin seems to be revealing some personality traits that normally would remain hidden. Perception 16 to watch for trouble Perception 20 to watch the group members Sense motive 16 to put what he sees into context
Interesting. Jancassais rewards me with insight for my sacrifice last night. She shows me the inner workings of some of the key players in this group. Very interesting.
Cast delay poison of Gaston Diplomacy 13 to convince Gaston that being disarmed and resting while the toxin runs it's course is the best course of action. He is careful to assure Gaston that the toxin is not life threatening and he believes, as a follower of Jancassais that allowing it to run it's course will strengthen him in the long run. }
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 (SHAKEN) Character Sheet d20+1=17 ; Thursday November 6th, 2014 12:09:14 PM
Atlas has his sword and shield in hand and slowly starts walking backwards towards Zee, he is clearly shaken by the turn of events. "Zee...Zee! Listen to my voice, take a deep breath. This is still your cat, the bond is still there no matter the size of you or it. Breathe, there you go. Now, please come out and tell your kitty to help us rather than eat me. We can ride him and keep up with the group until we find a cure, but only if I'm not his dinner first."
------------------------------------------------------------- ooc: I didn't see any comment on the shaken/frightened/panicked question. Thinking about the situation and Atlas I'm going to assume this is a time where he would be shaken, but not frightened or panicked. Since I failed the Will check earlier, consider him in that state.
Will Check - Assist Another - Zee in unpanicking: 1d20+1-2=15 (+2 to Zee's next Will check)...forgot my -2 for being shaken on the roll, so just subtracted it in the text, still passed.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday November 6th, 2014 12:19:56 PM
OOC Unless you guys got a special message those who saved didn't get, there is no will save mentioned for fear. Option 5 says "{You, and all other characters that failed their rolls feel like falling! But you are not! You only get reduced to 1/10 of your normal size. All your equipment got reduced too. You hear a great strange sound approaching from the east, in the now tall grass that surround you!}" No will save asked for. If you want to roleplay being scared that's great, and possibly appropriate based on being smaller than normal, but there isn't a mechanic I can see driving it.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+9=23 ; d20=12 ; Thursday November 6th, 2014 1:22:59 PM
OOC: I'm, personally, pretty excited about being 1/10 my normal size. :)
IC: As we're charging Atlas, if we run past a stick or such I will try to pick that up and use it as a lance as we charge Atlas. :) (a blunt lance, to keep pushing him further away from us... I hope)
Otherwise, I pull back hard on the cat's collar, or clump of hair that I'm holding on by, to try to get it to stop moving towards Atlas. If that doesn't work, I blow my whistle right in its ear.
Not sure what'd I'd need to roll for any of these. I'll try acrobatics again, and an extra d20 to be used for whatever? (d20+9 acrobatics check of 23) (d20 extra roll of 12)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Thursday November 6th, 2014 1:46:08 PM
Carver......For those unaffected Highlight to display spoiler: { He may not know what affected the some of the others, but seeing them act like they are shrunk is almost humorous, in face he lets out a laugh, a good belly laugh that's surprisingly deep for such a young person, but then again he is rather large, being a centaur and all. "I know this ain't funny, I'm sorry for laughing. But now what are we going to do with them, they are going to hurt themselves if we let them go on like this."}
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Thursday November 6th, 2014 1:46:36 PM
Someone edit my post please and hide that....
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+4=14 ; Thursday November 6th, 2014 1:55:48 PM ((OOC: Ah, ha! After reading the Pathfinder information on Combat Conditions I must clear something up, I probably confused Trey as I self-imposed a Will Check without asking the DM if it was needed. I have a bad habit of letting the dice pick a response when I can't decide. I think that Trey followed suit and performed a Will Check. Also, I have been role-playing shaken, as I have not tried to flee.))
Zee is panting hard, but she tries to focus on Atlas. "I... I... d-don't have a b-b-bond with her. I... I... t-trained her to hunt... m-m-mice, rabbits, and q-q-quail."
Zee allows Atlas's words to pour over her. She rallies and attempts to aid her fellow shrunken victims. "Pips..."
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+4=12 ; d20+2=21 ; Thursday November 6th, 2014 2:07:27 PM
OOC: To Corsario My roll to be unshaken is 1d20+4+2-2= 14 handle animal is a DC 10 Check unless the cat is hurt then a DC 12 My Roll is a 1d20+4(if unshaken)=12 or 1d20+4-2=10
If I am in control I will ask the cat to Heel and return to me. I will also make a Perception check to look for further dangers. 1d20+2= 21
If I am out of control I would like you to pick an action: 1) Have cat attack Cameron (As Zee believes he shrunk her.) 2) Have cat break off attack (Sparing Atlas) 3) Have cat Heel (Sparing Atlas and gaining a ride) 4) Have cat Defend Zee. (From any "giants" that approach.) I will not make perception check until I gain control of my faculties.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Thursday November 6th, 2014 2:36:05 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {Irdalas just sits down and watches in awe as Mack plays out whatever he seems to be hallucinating. It doesn't get any better than this.}
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=12 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+4=16 ; Thursday November 6th, 2014 4:54:52 PM
For those who are not affected Highlight to display spoiler: { Seeing as Cameron was dealing with Gaston and what ever was affecting him I turn my attention looking for the other that seem to have disappeared. While I am looking for what or where they went I notice Zee's cat lurking and tracking something. "What have you got there? I ask the cat. (Perception check on the cat 12) I notice the cat is hunting something just not sure what. I hear some small high pitch noises. (Use wild empathy (12) on cat to friendly it and have him/her listen to me. If successful in getting it to listen, I coax (Handle animal 16) check it to come to me and leave what ever it is hunting so I can see what it is tracking hunting. (Another perception check 25 to not see the pray) I now see it as Atlas and Zee, with Mack riding the Cat. I laugh at Mack and think only Mack would ride the Cat as a miniature and he looks like he is have fun. I call to Cameron "Over here I found the others!"}
Dangers in the Grass - CoDM Corsario d20+2=14 ; Thursday November 6th, 2014 11:50:08 PM
Atlas starts to say something about riding the cat for go looking for you while Mack takes a small stick from the ground and starts to poke Atlas belly with it, like he was trying to thread a needle. Zee seems to calm down and calls her cat, who stops trying to attack Atlas. In that moment you feel dizzy, and fall to your knees. In a blink of an eye you realize you are back to your normal size, in the middle of the rest of the ground, that is surrounding you with a rope and wide smiles. When Cameron approaches Gaston to touch him he sees his arm and screams... "Don't let the snake choke me!" He tries to stab his arm but Cameron dodges him and makes contact with him. Gaston also fall to his knees, and panting asks: "Where is the snake?" If you haven't feel free to read the spoilers now. Great role playing all of you!
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+5=11 ; d20+8=10 ; Friday November 7th, 2014 2:28:27 PM
Cameron soothes Gaston's nerves and explains the past few moments. " A strange skunk sprayed you all and the toxin it sprayed made you all see things. From what I can tell from watching you all the other three that were effected all thought they shrank down and that, I think, the cat was going to eat them. You though Gaston, thought there was a snake in you shirt and were about to go to great lengths to stop it." Cameron gestures to the blade in Gaston's hand. " The fastest way to save you, since I didn't know how long the toxin would las was to delay the poison. I think it might still affect you for a few moments when the prayer I used wears off. The best thing to do, would be to rest and let us hold your weapons until the hallucination passes. You can sleep the night since we have another person yo watch with us. Judging by the omens I am seeing, we are close to your goal, whatever it may be. Rest here for the night, find the center in the morning and start back for the tree in the afternoon. Sound good?"
Diplomacy 11
If Gaston finds this acceptable we can set up camp now. Cameron searches the area for another small venomous creature, a spider or most preferably a scorpion for his prayers tonight. He suggests they still not light a fire, it has worked well so far. He then eats some rations and turns in until midnight, shortly before his shift.
Perception 10, in case we want to speed through the night watches, otherwise I'll post my nightly actions when it's my watch.
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Friday November 7th, 2014 4:33:41 PM
OOC: I'll post during the weekend
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=18 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+6=13 ; Friday November 7th, 2014 4:44:06 PM
Having now had the awesome experience of being a smurf and charging into battle on a cat, I feel a sadness that it has ended. My thoughts of a potential future change slightly. I apologize to Atlas for any misunderstandings though.... not sure exactly what happened for sure in my mind, and what Atlas actually saw as well as I charged him.
Once I get my bearings back, I head out a little ways to see if I can find anything good to eat, as my rations are starting to run low.
Regardless of the results, I eat, and pull the banjo out and play something a little sad.
(d20+6 herbalist check of 18) (d20+7 perception check of 19) (d20+2 survival check of 6) (d20+6 perform banjo check of 13)
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=6 ; Friday November 7th, 2014 4:47:14 PM OOC: After reading my email, Mr. Corsario.
Zee has had a all she wants of poison clerics making decisions for her, "I say we keep marching. We were not badly damaged by the poisoning and we can help him, if you caused him to relapse. Unless, you have worn yourself out, calling down polecats on us, Priest."
Zee regathers her stuff. Fusses over Mack, Atlas, and Gaston. She then advocates to continue.
If we do, I will grab Crosseye's shoulder and administer a second Touch of Destiny, "I believe in you Crosseye, just don't lead us to anymore skunks." Then I try to aid Crosseye, "I that a fir tree, or a dandelion? I think I am still suffering from the spray."
----- Actions: Perception Check= 6 Fail Touch of Destiny - +1 to Crosseye for one round.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=17 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+4=9 ; d3=2 ; Friday November 7th, 2014 5:10:08 PM
Cameron shrugs and answers Zee's concerned question about his well being " No, I am quite fresh. I can still heal or aid the others in combat without restriction. The delaying prayer was a simple one granted me by Jancassais because of the toxins I study. By all means let's move further into the woods. I wonder what the next sign we are on the right path will be." Turning to Gaston, " I cannot remove the delaying prayer so in about an hour you may wig out again. We should be able to keep you from stabbing yourself then. I gave up the prayer to detect poison so that I could create light for our cold camps last night, so I don't know if it is still affecting you. Let's hope not." If moving on Cameron will use his hunter's skills to help guide Crosseye. As always he slips a throwing dagger out and readies it in case they are attacked. Survival 17 +2 to Crosseye's survival check Perception 21 Readied dagger hits AC 9 for 2 damage
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+1=15 ; d20+2=18 ; d20=17 ; Friday November 7th, 2014 7:30:29 PM "I agree with Cameron. We should set up a camp here and rest up. Then tomorrow we get to the center of the forest and stay there for the day or three Gaston needs. While moving ahead is all fine and dandy, getting there safely is far more important. While Cameron may have spells granted him available, I'd rather any of you spell casters be fully rested up and ready for trouble if we do in deed bump into it." He looks in the general area where they are to find a decent spot to set up a camp and while he's at it, keeps a look out for possible trouble. I f the group decides to continue moving on, he aids with determining north, so the can keep moving east.
Perception 15 Survival 18 Aid Another (Survival) 17
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+1=21 ; d20+2=22 ; Friday November 7th, 2014 11:21:02 PM
Atlas shakes off the hallucination and steadies himself. He then hunts down Mack to find out what the heck he was up to trying to impale him. Mack finds him first and cuts him off to explain and apologize. Atlas decides that the halfling is crazy enough to try such a thing, so he accepts his apology, tells him to be more careful next time, and heads over to Zee...knowing that the halfling will never truly be more careful.
"Zee, while I'm feeling just find and I would rather not waste time sitting around waiting for the dark, we don't know what the next hallucination is going to be. So while I don't like it, I'm inclined to accept the suggestion made by Cameron. Considering the circumstances, maybe you can join me on watch and we can talk about our approach the next time we face a foe ten times our size. What do you say?"
After Zee answers, Atlas leans in closer and talks to her in a hushed voice so that others cannot hear. Spoiler - only for Zee Highlight to display spoiler: {"Zee, what did you see that makes you think Cameron did this? I have only known this halfling for a few days and his kissing up to Gaston has turned my stomach, but I have not seen evil in him."}
--------------------------------------------- Survival if we continue: 1d20+1=21 (natural 20, +2 to Crosseye) Perception for if we continue or if we skip to watch: 1d20+2=22 (natural 20 again, should be saving these for battle :-(
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Saturday November 8th, 2014 10:44:40 AM
Zee huffs and crumples to a log nearby. "What are you doing out here, Atlas? Some lord wants to see the center of the woods? Why? That seems so messed up. How will the Chancers know that he reached the center?" She shakes herself and continues to talk to Atlas, as she begins her work as cook and maid. She asks for a portion of food from the party, not Cameron. When Cameron advises against the fire she does what she always did, nods, says "Yes, that's a good idea," and ((Prestidigitation and kindling)) starts a small. There is little heat, little smoke, and even less heat, but it will warm the three largish stones that she nestled around it. Stupid Halfling, and your stupid skunk can go jump in a bleeding river.
She turns and looks at Atlas, "I don't understand why you travel with a priest of Night Terror." Zee begins to tell you of her past, "Babs was a girl I grew up with in the orphanage. Well, she was a halfling, just six years old. You... *sob*" Zee pulls out a crude, clay pot that you could have never imagined in her pack, "People make fun of Halflings and the amount they eat, but... the babies, they need the food. You don't know what is like when they don't eat. Halfling babies can't starve, it is not pretty."
She goes to each man, er traveler sorry Carver, except that poison priest and asks for a small tribute of food. In the end she has enough for a stew; Atlas is her last person to ask for food, "So, Babs, was a six year old, starving to death. She was sick and thin and everyday Ms. Magda told her, 'You should and stop being so unlovable!' I couldn't take it, so I stole food from Magda. When she caught me, she told me that the goddess of poison and retribution would repay me. That night, Babs was sold to a merchant who left for Ga'al land. I- I- need to finish supper. *sob*" She cries silently over the stew pot, and eight rounds later(Prestidigitation), Zee has prepared a soup that looks like a thin broth with bite size chunks of meat and beans, but it smells great. It tastes spicy, hearty, and warm it is the perfect end to a long day (if you close your eyes).
If pressed further, Zee seems to have a near limitless supply of stories about sad orphans, cruel overseer, and the monsters, boogeymen, that are called the gods of Testing. You are sure that she is afraid of the them for sure.
As you eat Zee cleans up the stew pot, that broke apart at the end of the meal. Then she asks for anything that need cleaning. She place one garment in her lap, dabs it with a bit of water and in a few rounds. She stacks it up one her other side, clean, pressed, and folded; but not mended. If Cameron takes advantage she saves his for last, they are mysteriously discolored pink, everything pink. Though it starts to fade an hour later.
((OOC: I can't see your faces, so I am going to tell you what I think is obvious, please forgive me if I seem condescending or whiney. My character has not yet been told by anyone that she is a sorceress. She does not understand that she wield magic, therefore her spells are faint and simple. I write her actions so that a she can explain them away. Please feel free to question her actions as she casts a number of cantrips... I am prepared for a heavy DM edit if I am off base here.))
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=16 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+6=17 ; Saturday November 8th, 2014 12:11:12 PM
Mmmmmm..... the broth Zee makes tastes great after those rations. If I am able to find anything good herb-wise to offer, I do so, and try to help her with the cooking. Feels like making potions to me. I enjoy. :) "Thanks for cooking for us, Zee."
I go back to playing some music until we wind down for the night.
(d20+6 herbalist check of 16) (d20+5 apothecary check to assist Zee cooking of 6) - I hope I was able to help ruin the broth. ;) (d20+6 perform banjo check of 17)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Saturday November 8th, 2014 2:12:50 PM " A fire huh? Great, let me know how that turns out. I'll be over here, hopefully out of the forest's "I'm pissed because you don't listen " zone. We tried for a full day to get into the forest, and it gently but firmly redirected us to the edge every time. So we slept on it and tried again, all putting our heads together toward the goal of not losing our way so we didn't get redirected back to the edge. That worked. We met some toads that it seems the forest just conjured up in our path to have a look at us. If we threatened them or even talked about hurting them, they focused on us and got ready to poison us. Therefore we have been keeping a cold camp, not because we like eating cold food and not seeing at night but because some Woldian woods are 'awake' and take offense to being misused."
As darkness gathers and Cameron's attempts to sleep before his watch start to fade he decides to tell his story to the group. He rejoins them and sticks a stick upright in the ground between them. He conjures a light, lime green in color and not terribly bright , but enough to see by on the tip of the stick. (cast light) Since Zee is uneasy she seems to be spreading her fears, maybe on purpose, maybe not, to the others. Maybe the story of how he got here from where he started will clear things up a little. He hopes so. These peope seem to be the ones he should be with, at least thats how he reads the signs.
" Carver knows alot of this , but probably not all of it. This is how, and why I follow Jancassais. My parents were adventurers. They ran with a group, led by Morgan Steelshaper, a paladin of Pantheon. They worked in the contested kingdoms, where borders and rulers, and your friends, could change overnight. My mother was a cleric of Flower. She kept the group alive and tried to help the people they always found themselves helping. With so many political changes and a new ruler every few years, the common people got trod upon pretty often. They helped those people regain their lands, or tax money or kidnapped or enslaved loved ones. My father was a rogue, in almost every sense of the word. He stole, he cheated, and he lied, and he made a good deal of coin at it. When he met my mother all of that changed. He didn't do any of those things to better himself anymore, but to get her attention and gain her affection. They made some enemies in those days, but they helped alot of people and gained more friends than enemies. Then they retired. Some like my parents started a family. Some poured themselves into their crafts, making magic and mundane works of art. Every fie years they gathered at the Tears of the Wold Inn and remembered the 'old days'. When I was ten, my parents left for that anniversary and never came back." Instead of them, Morgan showed up the next day. He was beaten and bloody, and armed to the teeth. He told me my parents were missing and probably dead, and that the people that did it were after both him and me as well. He wasn't there for five minutes, urging me to get dressed and grab my things, when the door was kicked in by a group of thugs. They fought, and he won. I watched from the closet, clutching the few things I had gathered and was terrified. He took a list off of those thugs, like the one on the men that had attacked him at the Inn. We fled and went back to his home in the Scab, where he and his family raised me as their own." " He taught me the rudiments of the forge, but it held no magic for me like it did him. He taught me to fight, but a halfling hasn't the mass and strength to fight in heavy armor like a dwarf. Most of the time I slipped away and read the books he and his father and grandfather for generations had collected on ancient dwarven works of stone, metal and magic. I learned to hide, and I learned to track. I learned the bow and found I could fight pretty well at range. I also learned to hunt and hate the giants that plagued the Scab." " When I grew up I left to join the Mailed Fist, to make something of myself that wasn't given to me by the Steelshaper clan. They had even adopted me and named me a dwarf-kin, making it possible for me to become one of their children and be considered for the family name and home when they died. So I went to the Fist. I earned my way there. I mastered the bow, the woodlands, and learned who I was going to be, or so I thought." " The Fist didn't like people that could make up their own minds. They succeeded by people following orders and rules, Carver understood that, but I couldn't make it work out in my own head. On one mission they told us to go bolster a town that was under siege by gnolls. That was our mission. On the way we met a caravan of traveling performers, a circus, that had been ravaged by a gnoll raiding party. Only their performing lions and hill giant strongman had managed to chase the gnolls off. But night was coming and they would be overrun as soon as we left to follow our mission. We camped with them and in the morning, our sergeants told us to Pack up and head to the town that was our objective. Our Fists packed up and headed out, following orders. "
Cameron pauses and renews the light spell. He is quiet for a moment and then goes on, more quietly.
" That's when I betrayed them and stayed behind to help the caravan. The others followed orders and saved the town, with one of our comrades was killed. I stayed with the performers and got them to town, all except the remaining lion and one performer I couldn't reach in time when the gnolls attacked us. That action, not following that order lost me a promotion to lead our Fist, but it saved over a dozen men, women and children, and one hill giant. It put an end to a rampaging group of almost a score of gnolls and it gave the Fist valuable intelligence about how the gnolls were moving around. It also got Carver and I a more clear perspective on how the gods of the Wold view us and their chosen area of influence." "The comrade that died, was a good friend to a witch in our Fist. He convinced the rest of us that we had to try and bring the comrade back to life. He petitioned Gargul and a few minutes later, we found ourselves in the Land of Rest. We walked around and finally found ourselves standing in front of Gargul's throne. Gargul was mostly compassionate about the one that had died, who was a cleric of Flower. She was there too, Flower herself. I remember how she made us all feel. She wiped away any guilt or horror that any of us had when we thought of how our comrade had died. She even assured me that I had done the right thing in betraying my friends and saving the performers. Gargul allowed him to return, then became angry and cast us out when he didn't show Gargul or even Flower any respect. So I know the gods are real, and that they take their chosen areas of influence very seriously." "Anyway, we were sent on another mission, to find where the gnolls came from. It led us to the Cursed Swamp. Carver and the other Cetaur in our group became ill from standing in the water so much, because centaurs can't climb. After we rescued some slaves from a group of gnolls, Carver got really sick. So I took him and the slaves back to the Citadel while the others finished the mission. They healed Carver, and I learned I had another trip to make." " Morgan had started investigating the people that killed his friends and had been murdered. My grandfather sent word to the Fist, and I assume a sizable donation, saying I needed to return home since I was his son so that I could bury him. I returned home and Carver came with me, saying he was supposed to. I spent days in the temple preparing Morgan to be sent back to the stone. All the while I was there I kept hearing nagging whispers. They said things like 'He was a paladin of Pantheon, following the rule of justice, looking for the killers to bring them in, look where it got him'. I always looked for the source, but never found it. Until one night I was finishing the rites and prayers the dwarves use to make a desecrated corpse ready for the ground when the speaker appeared. We spoke, and he told me that he could see in my devotion to a dwarf that was not even my real blood and desire to make this right. I told him I was making it right, returning Morgan to the way he had been before dying, before they desecrated his body, so he could be returned to the stone and be with his ancestors. " "To make a very long conversation short, he said what I really wanted was to find the ones who did this, the ones who killed my parents and all their friends and tried to kill me and put it behind me, making sure they never tried to come after me again. He said when I admitted that and wanted his help he would be there. I went home, slept on it and realized I did want it to end. But I had no clues, and no idea where to start. When I went to the temple that day, I again found him there. He explained all about Jancassais and how, with her help I could finish what Morgan started. It would require devotion and sacrifice, but it could be done, even against foes as powerful as they were, by someone as powerless as I. He told me to think it over and when I was sure, I could drink from the vial he gave me and Morgan would be ready to continue on his journey, and I would be ready to start mine." "Two more days of rituals, and I thought about the offer. In a case like Morgan's a night of prayer and vigil was required before the ceremony to lay him to rest. That night, as I watched over his body I made my decision, and I drank the vial. It was poison. It knocked me out, stole all of the skills and powers I had, and turned me into a blank slate with only my memories remaining intact. Later, I found that the experiences, the skills and powers I had lost, had revitalized the ravaged and desecrated corpse of Morgan. He was returned to the stone, and I was reborn to take up Jancassais whip, and her devotion. I would learn, through trial and devotion what I needed to know to find the people responsible. When I did, the revenge I chose was my own affair." "So here we are. I follow her ideals of hunting, since that is what I am doing, hunting the ones responsible for Morgan and my parents and all their friends deaths. I also follow her ideals of poison, which came in handy today to help Gaston not stab himself. I chose poison because I am small and weak. Poison levels the playing field with larger, stronger opponents. It is also how I came to follow Jancassais. I make my devotions and I help any others I find if they need help. Nightly I either review the few clues I have, praying for insight and a better understanding so that I can learn more, or I sacrifice a part of myself through eating poisoned creatures so that I can learn the stillness and clarity I must have to see the path I must walk. She grants me prayers to help me on my way and sometimes shows me signs that I am on the right path. We have seen two toxic creatures today and emerged none the worse for wear from them. To me these are her trials and signs that guide me." Unless there are questions, Cameron gets up and returns to his bedroll in the crook of a tree. He sleeps in his armor, until midnight. At midnight he rises, makes his devotions to Jancassais and takes his turn on watch.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Saturday November 8th, 2014 5:14:36 PM
As Cameron speaks, Carver nods, having known, heard about or been there for most of it. He still has no problem with his little friend, each must follow their own hearts. He does with his following of Gargul. He has even met Gargul and Flower as well, if Gargul was dissatisfied with how Carver followed him, he'd have said so. When Cameron is finished, "Cameron, I have faith in your choices, I can even understand them, just know I may not always agree with your choices, but I will respect them. That's what friends do for their friends. You're accepting of my following Gargul, as well as my relative whom I believe Gargul uses as a messenger. So I guess we are even that respect, if others here have a problem with those of us who believe in the divine powers, let them know that as adventurers, we put our faith in many things. We trust in our wits, or skill in arms but most importantly, we trust in our faith in the divine powers to guide our actions."
As Zee tries to make a fire, carver keeps pouring water on the kindling. Miss, we decided not to anger the forest by burning it. It would be ill advised to irritate the woods. And I say this knowing that the woods are alive, not just with creatures, but with a spirit that guides those animals. So please stop creating fire with your finger tips." As many times as she tries to start the fire, Carver will extinguish it.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 9th, 2014 9:11:51 AM
Not having the full effects of the skunk as the others, I did get some. I was seeing some normal and others as little creatures. The affects didn't last long but long enough for some fun with my mine. With the effects wearing off I shake my head and see my friends grow back to their full sizes. "Glad to see you all back to your selfs what ever that is" I say jokingly with a big smile.
"Seeing as we have gone though so much today, a rest would be good for us all. It would clear our minds and rest us all up for what ever tomorrow might bring." I say to the group.
With that, like the others, I help set the camp without a fire, like the night before. I eat some of my rations. Sit with the others listening to their story's for awhile, but knowing that I have a watch much later I excuse myself. I head to a nice quite place not far from the main group, roll out my bedroll. I take my armor off but keep it close with both my bow and great axe and settle in to get some sleep.
------- OoC
Will post again my guard watch later today/night after some sleep for me also :)
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+3=23 ; Sunday November 9th, 2014 2:36:37 PM
After the preaching of Cameron, Zee feels for him, but she is confused by his religion, and afraid after years of abuse for Magda. The conflict of emotion is evident as she set to the task of her fire... and gets water dumped on her head from the Centaur. She at first thinks it must be an accident and listens with half an ear, but as he pours more water on her fire, she asks him to repeat himself. As he does, she grins a wicked grin, Gotcha, Faker!
This time she is on her feet and in the bully's face. "You need more time in the Rogue and Circus Quarters to fool me, Liar! If, as you say, these woods are guarded by spirits that you won't risk offending, why do you continue to travel deep into the woods? The spirits has not attempted to stop me from gathering dry kindling that litters the forest floor and could catch the whole wood on fire. The woods have not molested by cook fires, that I made small and quenched once my work was done. If you are a warrior of the gods, be consistent! March to the heart of the wood and light campfires as any person would, or march to the edge and heed ALL the forest's messages! I have met many cons and crooks dressed in grey robes, but even they knew to be consistent in the lies they tell." Zee squares her shoulders and stares the paladin down, "Know this, Master Carver, I was hired to cook and clean for Gaston, and you if you interfere with my work again- You. Will. Regret. It!"
Thankfully, the cook stones have gotten hot enough to cook with, and in a surprisingly short time. Zee continues to try and make the stew Gaston is paying for, but she will not be offering the clergy any, and she is hurt that Crosseye is sneaking away.
If you are there Forest Spirits... I so stupid, If you are there and you do hate fires fill this meadow with red flowers, but if you are not angry with me send a white flower, and if you want nothing to do with us at all send a black flower. Zee snorts, maybe a chuckle... maybe a laugh... 16 year old girls are so emotional. ...and when there are no flowers, it will confirm what I already know: gods, men, and the forests care nothing for me.
----- Actions: Intimidate Carver Check 1d20+3=23 (nat. 20! Whoo! Thank you John for the fun fight.)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 9th, 2014 3:37:11 PM " You. Will. Regret. It!" Hmm, threats of revenge flow like water, but she does not pay the Lady homage, indeed she fears Her. Empty threats are not the Lady's way. Maybe they are not this child's way either. Best to mollify Carver before he gets a burr in his fur about it. " Let it go Carver. We have survived worse, just think about how we survived Linden in the Fist. I'll still be well over here. An abundance of caution was never my hallmark, but dark and cold food never hurt anyone, so I'll still side with caution." " How do I fix this I wonder. Divided we will be easy prey when we do meet a threat in here. Carver is already hampered by the trees, keeping him from charging properly. The other fighters remover their armor at night, making them vulnerable. A fight in the night time could be bad. I hope I can save them if it comes to that. Cameron moves his sleeping gear a bit further away and finds another suitable tree to spend the night in. He sleeps in his armor, until midnight. At midnight he rises, makes his devotions to Jancassais and takes his turn on watch.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Sunday November 9th, 2014 4:33:51 PM
I get comfortable for a good night's sleep before my watch.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=22 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+2=7 ; Sunday November 9th, 2014 9:02:05 PM
If nothing went before my watch (last one before the morning) I wake to take my turn. I releave Cameron and Carver "Get some sleep." I tell them both. I make sure my parter is up and on watch and go about the business of my guard duities.
------ Perception check 22 for anything out of sorts while on duty Knowledge nature check 23 also Stealth 7 as I try to stay to the shadows while on duty to hopefully get a jump any anything that might be near by.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+9=23 ; d20+7=24 ; Monday November 10th, 2014 12:18:48 PM
On my watch, I dig a line in the ground between Zee and Carver/Cameron. If things are quiet, I will also decorate it, possibly taking lots of small sharpened sticks to place in the miniature trench in both directions as miniature impalement devices should anyone try to cross. I try to do this all quietly, of course. :)
(d20+9 stealth check of 23) (d20+7 perception check of 24)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+8=24 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+5=9 ; Monday November 10th, 2014 1:43:22 PM
Cameron awakes short;y before midnight, enough time before his watch for him to pay homage to jancassais. Since the meditation he did last night paid off so well he decides to try that again. He kneels, still as a stone for a few minutes alone near his bedroll in the darkness, willing his mind and body to be still. He then takes out the small scorpion he found earlier while making camp, snaps it in half to release the poison inside it and ingests it. He waits a few moments, again willing his mind and body to calmness. As he feels the venom take hold and numb him further he allows his mind to wander over the present situation. Slowly his subconscious makes connections. He sees the toads again the eyes of the forest, the skunk, probably some other sensory projection. He sees the girl, still a child by human terms. He sees her use magic, but not acknowledge that she is casting a spell. Was she like Prudence? When her family sold her to the Fist she was setting things on fire whenever she got emotional. Stress, happiness, sadness all were triggers snf fire was Pru's outlet. What triggered this girl. She would claim to perform simple tasks and yet she was clearly using prestidigitation to perform them. Cameron had used the handy utility spell all the time in the Fist to keep his uniform and body clean, warm and always presentable, even in the swamp he was prade ground ready. This was the same thing. He sees the emotional state of the girl as well. professing fear and dislike for Jancassais in one breath and threatening vengeance in the next. He recalls her total loss of composure when the skunk musk sprayed them. Fear of her own cat was understandable given the situation. But fear like that would get her killed in a real combat. An adventurer must master their fear, use it as a tool to defeat the obstacles that stand in their way. His mind runs through the scene again and he recalls how she cast off all of the new looking gear, shrieking that it should all go back to "them". Who were "they"? Finally he knows what to do. If it works it should heal her fears and allow her to focus on the present and not so much on the past. Wasn't that good advice? Maybe, someday, he would be able to do that. As his time of reverence draws to a close he prays for the magics he will need to carry out his plan. Moving back into the camp, he nearly trips and impales himself in a shallow trench lined with spikes. Maybe his plan wouldn't work after all, if she felt the need to erect defenses between them. He relieves Mack and asks the halfling to help him, once it was light, to find some good natural tea making leaves in the forest. Pine needles, nettles, bark, whatever would make a passable tea. During his watch he digs a small pitand clears the area around it. He then dampens the pit with a gentle rain shower and collects some of the water. He gathers wood to make a small and very controlled fire in the pit for breakfast, provided nothing has happened from the fire the night before. In the morning, Cameron starts the morning making tea. He includes a lock of his hair, since halflings are historically brave plus whatever flavoring leaves and other tea items Mack and he can gather. He invites Zee to have some tea and to accept his apology that his Goddess frightens her. Having reflected on this overnight he is sure that the tea will allow her to be more trusting of Jancassais and Cameron, her cleric. He promises that it is not poisonous ( having checked the brew since he isn't sure what all he and Mack put in it with a detect poison prayer) The others are welcome to have some tea as well, perhaps so that they can form a bit of a better bond in case they do meet a real threat here in the woods. Perception 24 on watch Survival 10 to find tea making herbs in the woods Diplomacy 9 to convince Zee that he is not a monster and really does want them all to work together.
The clearing of the twig statues - CoDM Corsario Monday November 10th, 2014 1:46:38 PM
Cameron explains to Gaston what happened to him, and the white-faced noble turns his weapons to him. "You are right, it could be very dangerous for me to attack you by mistake. Let's rest here, and we can continue in the morning." He refuses to continue, so you spend the afternoon camping. When the group stops for dinner, Zee goes to work as she has agreed to as cook and maid. She asks for a portion of food from the party. If anyone advises against the fire she does what she always did, nods, says "Yes, that's a good idea," and ((Prestidigitation and kindling)) starts a small, fire of kindling and twigs anyway. There is little heat, little smoke, and even less heat, but it will warm the three largish stones that she nestled around it. Carver tries to stop her from doing the fire, but Gaston intervenes. "Let her be, she will be careful, and only use fallen wood. I will allow it. Stop your bickering." While Mack plays the Bango, Zee goes to each traveler, except (sorry Carver) that poison priest and asks for a small tribute of food. Mack gives her some leaves he finds, with great small, that helps giving the food a better flavor. In the end she has enough for a stew. Six to eight rounds later(Prestidigitation), Zee has prepared a soup that looks like a thin broth with bite size chunks of meat and beans, but it smells great. It tastes spicy, hearty, and warm it is the perfect end to a long day (if you close your eyes). As you eat Zee cleans up the stew pot, that broke apart at the end of the meal. Then she asks for anything that need cleaning. She place one garment in her lap, dabs it with a bit of water and in a few rounds. She stacks it up one her other side, clean, pressed, and folded; but not mended. If Cameron takes advantage she saves his for last, they are mysteriously discolored pink, everything pink. Though it starts to fade an hour later. Gaston accepts the broth and the cleaning of his clothes. After Zee finishes he asks her to approach him. "You saved me, and you seem to be a very good worker. I like you, and from now on consider yourself on my service, with all the benefits and privileges that confers. Also the responsibilities. But from now on you will want for nothing I can give to you." At night Atlas keeps his eyes alert, and detects something unnerving. The forest trees' leaves move and rustle, making an almost soothing noise. But there is no wind. Morning arrives, after a quiet night, with a small "toy" trench between Zee and Carver/ Cameron, you prepare and start walking again. --- You keep advancing with a good pace, deeper into the woods. Around midday, Crosseye suddenly stops, and signals you all to be silent. He advances slowly, and after he see there is no immediate danger, he motions you to advance into a clearing. In it there is a number of small twig statues. They are vaguely humanoid, and a strange language is carved into the chests of the creatures. At the foot of each is a small collection of various picked berries, a few bracelets and necklaces woven from bark strips and water gourds, and round beautiful pebbles. Gaston approaches the statues... "The language is High Woldian. Weird to find it here, in the middle of nowhere. The symbols are..." - he points to each statue in turn - "...nature, path, source, divine, understand and know. Nonsensical, I recon. What would this trash be for?" He kneels to grab on of the bark necklaces, examining it. "Worthless." Not magical nor poisoned. Nothing around that you can see.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 10th, 2014 2:21:54 PM
Cameron meant to change some spells too. Let me get that out of the way now. Nothing huge, just an orison.
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Monday November 10th, 2014 3:25:27 PM "Maybe not Gaston. Are we or are we not trying to follow a nature's path of sorts. We are indeed trying to reach the center, where the source is usually located. We are trying to understand why the forest keeps misdirecting us away from this center area..... As I said before, The Wold is known to have forests that have spirits and are guided by more than just nature.... Showing they are blessed by the Divine. So I wouldn't just dismiss these trinkets as worthless."
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 10th, 2014 3:39:48 PM " So do we give a donation to each shrine or take a gift and wear it so that the forest knows we are here and can guide us further? Either could be right, but I'd think giving the safer choice. Any other ideas?"
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=6 ; Monday November 10th, 2014 5:28:36 PM
Zee smiles at Gaston's word in the night, then she frowns, "I will accept a permeant position in your service as what? I am a trained midwife, and cooked and cleaned at the orphanage. What ever you need I will attempt to serve. Except, you may not ask those tasks that a husband asks of a wife, Sir. I am low born, but I am not without honor." She smiles, "I do not speak to offend you, Lord Loroutte. I think you may have some thing to teach me about honor, too; but many a girl I knew did not make herself plain and suffered later."
Zee sleeps well, and rises with Crosseye at the fourth watch ((OOC: How long is a watch three hours?)) She looks very unkempt, and her hair is a frightful rats' nest, but soon she is polished and coiffed and looking as fresh, pressed, and ready as ever. In the early watch she notices all those little matters that men and boys never heed. A pair of socks that were not dried are set right. This and that are reordered, and set in proper sight, Crosseye (because he is up) and Lord Laroutte (because she is in his employ) receive the lion's share of her ministries. At the rise of camp, a steaming kettle of fresh tea is set out, it tastes wonderful though it seems a little pale, and all the fires are put out, buried, and the ground is clear of debris.
By late morning, Zee has been beating herself up. She acted out of fear. She has been judgmental and aloof. The things that she hated about the adults in her life. Lord Laroutte has done nothing but receive her with kindness and he likes the clergy. She has been rotten to them all night.
At the clearing as the others start to investigate the statues, she walks up to Cameron and then Carver. "I acted like a scared child last night, that was bad day, and I listened to the lies of an old woman. Please forgive me." Zee offers a hand to Carver, if he accepts she grape his hand firmly and says, "I can feel that my life will be better having you as a friend and not an enemy." A ray of golden light mists from her hand to Carver's and she smiles confident in his next actions.
To Cameron she says, "You did not ask anything of me, and I have treated you poorly. Please, forgive my fear. I don't understand your devotion, but you have not asked me to, and more importantly you have not asked me to pay a tithe. I am letting myself be tormented by a hateful old woman's stories. Can we start again, as friends?" She offers her hand to Cameron as well. If he accepts, she says, "I promise to offer my help the next time you call on me. As a sign of good faith between us." Faint light plays across her hand and into Cameron's skin.
She has no clue about the poppets, but she knows how to make a daisy chain wreath and a few twig-grass dollies from the meadow, so she pulls her knife and starts to harvest a few dolls worth of clippings. [b]"I can make some baubles to add to the offerings, would that help?" ((Perception roll.))
----- Actions: Lots of Prestidigitation
Touch of Destiny for Carver if he wants it. Touch of Destiny for Cameron if he wants it.
Perception Check 1d20+2= 6 Fail I got no clue and neither has my character.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 10th, 2014 6:21:22 PM " While we are being honest, why do you disguise your spells as mundane tasks? You probably know that clothes and people don't normally get clean just because they want to be. It is a spell, one I used to use before I forgot how. It is simple, as magics go, but still requires the ability of an arcane spellcaster to perform, or a competent rogue who learns the knack from an arcane spellcaster. What you did yesterday, lowering Gaston to the valley below without him being harmed is magic too. More powerful, but still magic. Why hide it? It can be a great asset." Cameron decides to make an offering to each of the idols as well. In front of each he places a small gem. He hopes that these offerings please the wood, or whomever tends this place.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Monday November 10th, 2014 6:27:13 PM
"I agree that MAKING an offering would be the safe choice here. Maybe it would allow us to take something if we give it something else first?"
With great respect Irdalas weaves a small bracelet from some tall grass and takes an older offering.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=16 ; d20+5=24 ; Monday November 10th, 2014 9:24:06 PM
After have some good tea in the morning with the others we head out with me in the lead. I lead as best I can and come upon a clearing with some small shrines and writing I know nothing of. So I listen to what the other say and watch what they do. At first I take it all in then decide like the Elf did (a person if nature) and offer my own gift to them. So I start to work on some simple bracelets made of twigs, grass and flowers. I made one for each shrine.
------ Perception check 16 to see if anything happens Knowledge nature 25 for an nature things go interest
The clearing of the twig statues - CoDM Corsario Monday November 10th, 2014 11:37:57 PM
At Zee's answer. Gaston looks at the girl, and smiles. "Of course I won't take advantage of you! Please rest at ease, I am no ruffian to take advantage of you! Rest at ease. I won't do anything... that you don't want me to do." ---- On the Morning: At Cameron's offer of tea Gaston politely accepts it, and even drinks it (well, most of it). ---- In the clearing: "Making an offering?" - Gaston seems unconvinced - "Well, I trust in your judgement! But if I am going to make an offer, it will be a worthy one!" He puts a gold coin in front of every figure. "There! That is worth much more than all the rest, put together!" After you put your offering you start walking again. After 5 minutes or so you stumble into another mystery. In a tree truck you find 7 wooden bowls with clear water. Next to it, in another tree truck, 7 batches of violet berries. "Seems we did something good, my friends, as the forest seems to have rewarded us for our offerings!" Gaston goes for the water and berries, ready to eat them. Cameron if tries to Detect Poison: Highlight to display spoiler: {Not poisoned} Knowledge (Nature) DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {Seems like normal (if very clean) water and ripe normal blueberries} Perception DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {There are no tracks or sign who put the food and water there} Perception DC 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {None at all!}
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=19 ; d20+7=10 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 8:29:34 AM
I am very excited that Cameron has asked for help in making tea. I do my best:
(d20+6 herbalist check of 19)
I bring him with I find, with a HUGE smile on my face. :) And I definitely partake in the tea. This brings back fantastic memories of home, and enjoying a drink with mom.
As usual, I get distracted and fall behind the group. I see them heading out again as I approach the twig statues. Hmmm.... apparently someone left some gifts for us.? I eat a couple berries, and put on a bracelet and necklace. I pick out one of the coolest looking pebbles (in my mind), and roll it around in my hand. I'm wondering why no one picked up the coins, but I don't really have any interest in those either. I run to catch up with the group, still rolling the pebble around in my hand.
As we reach the next clearing: (d20+7 perception check of 10) - I notice nothing out of the ordinary. I'm with Gaston.... I go for a couple berries.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=7 ; d20+2=17 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 3:11:30 PM
Zee decides to leave her gifts and take a handful of the stones, from the statue marked Knowledge, I want to know what I am doing. She wanted to be stealthy, the clerics got mad about the fire, but she makes a great deal of noise and trips along the way, so everyone is watch as she picks up the pebbles.
Zee moves on to join the trail and listens to Cameron. Her face broadcasts confusion, then surprise, "I have never heard this. I was not ever told about magic, I think you need a book, and lots of study." As Cameron continues his speechifying along the road; she seems doubtful, then hopeful, and later contemplative.
When they see the trees and the offerings, Zee is game. She follows Lord Laroutte's lead and trusts her liege, she takes her portion of berries and water.
Before she sits to eat the berries, she finds old habits resurfacing. She digs deep in herself and finds the will to see the wold as magic, and her place in that magic. See stares first at the berries and then at the water. Are these magic gifts?
----- Actions Stealth check = 1d20+2= 7 Fail. Spell cast Detect Magic Perception Check to understand the day's clues & the Detect Magic results 1d20+2= 17
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Tuesday November 11th, 2014 3:53:17 PM
Carver having said his silent prayers earlier, sees the water and berries. He again says a silent prayer over one of each, he then takes and returns them as another offering, having first accepted them.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday November 11th, 2014 3:58:44 PM " One of the comrades Carver and I had in the Fist was a sorceress. When she was a young girl, a little older than 10 years old I think she said, strange fires started to break out around her home. Finally she realized she was making the fires, without thinking about it, when her emotions got the better of her. So if her parents scolded her, or her siblings teased her, a fire would start. Her parents were, not highly educated, more knowledge of farming and taking care of a farm and its animals than book learning, and quite religious. They decided she was possessed by some demon . They took her to the Fist recruiter and signed her up to be rid of her. The Sergeant o duty was sympathetic, and saw that either he would take her in, or she would meet a bad end, so he inducted her, first as staff to help around the kitchen, then when he found out about the magic she could do, she was apprenticed to an experienced mage that could guide her. Her affinity was for fire spells. Fire spells worked better for her than for other mages and she had a knack for learning them. Obviously to a military organization like the Mailed Fist this was great. She fit in and was a valued member of our Fist.: When they get to the berries and water, Cameron stops them for a moment and concentrates on the food and drink. His prayers show no signs of toxin in them so he motions them to partake of the forest's offerings. He does so as well, since refusing a gift is often considered rude.
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+7=16 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 4:14:06 PM
Irdalas inspects the berries carefully. (Perception check of 16) He sees nothing wrong with them and accepts them as a gift.
"Thank you for these." he says out loud hoping that the forest knows he's thankful.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+8=17 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 8:04:46 PM
Perception 17 "There are no footprints here, how did the food get here?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=10 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 8:08:09 PM
Atlas has been quiet since the hallucinations and his conversation with Zee. For those of you that were with him at the tree, you have noticed a significant shift in his demeanor since they started traveling. He's less confident, less talkative, and not smiling at all. Something is off, but any attempt to speak to him about it results in a polite, yet firm response along the lines of, "I'm fine, just focusing on the task at hand"
When they get to the clearing and the idols, he walks up to each and offers a few words spoken under his breath that you cannot here. He does not offer anything else.
At the trees with the water and berries Atlas pauses. Nothing looks strange about them, but why are they here? "Does anyone recognize these berries? Are they safe to eat? And what's the intent...reward, test, death, kindness? Atlas takes a bowl of water and berries, but he doesn't eat them as he waits for a response from the others, or their reaction if they are foolish enough to eat them without knowing what they are.
ooc: sorry for the miss yesterday, it has been a rough week. Atlas is mirroring me it seems, lol.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+5=6 ; d20+6=12 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 11:45:15 PM
When we appourch the tress and see bowls with water and berries I watch again what the other do. I do a look around and try to draw on my knowledge of nature, (knowledge nature check = 6) but am unable to figure out what the berries are and what the water might mean. I do a look around the area for any clues (perception check = 12, boy I fail both of them checks) and am not able to find anything of use. But see what the others are doing I follow suit and accept the 2 gifts with an open heart. "Thank you for these wonderful gifts of life!" I say out loud to the forest.
The clearing of the twig statues - CoDM Corsario Wednesday November 12th, 2014 1:04:35 AM OOC: Crosseye: Got it, fell free to use your Tapestry price when you want to. Everyone: Did I confirm it is Medium XP progression? It is. Some of you take from the shines. Some of you make offerings. Some thanks the forest, out loud or in your minds. You all eat from the berries and drink from the water. Gaston drinks, and after a couple seconds spit it. "Puag! This water taste terrible! It has a metallic aftertaste, don't drink it!" But Cameron is already drinking it. His water tastes great! The berries are sweet and juicy. "Let me try!" - Says Gaston while trying Cameron's water - "Horrible! Maybe it's because of my refined taste, but I can't drink this!" OOC: If you leaved an offering, and didn't took anything, you get 50 xp and the berries and water taste great (and heals you 1 hp). If you took something, but left something else, you get 25 xp and the water and berries taste normally. It you didn't leave and offering, or in Gaston's case left a "bad" offering the water and berries taste bad. Fell free to role play the result. What do you do with the stuff you took?
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday November 12th, 2014 10:27:01 AM
Zee's attempt to detect magic seemed to do nothing, so she doubts she is as special as Cameron's fire-starting friend. I have never lit a match with out striking it, but Cameron is right- I am the best at cooking and cleaning, all the girls said so.
Zee is not surprise to see that Lord Laroutte is offended by the berries and water. Most noblemen and their ilk have trouble eating common foods. Never the less, she has entered his service and she will look for the poppin-jay, "Certainly, Lord, it is your refine palette," She takes his bowl and berries and sets them back in their place. Such a beautiful forest, I wonder what this test is...
Now that Lord Laroutte is resettled and ready, Zee pops the berries and sips the water. Nothing, but normal food. She sighs and thanks unseen benefactor. She is sad, and it shows in her carriage and demeanor, Just more proof I am unremarkable, regardless of what Cameron thinks.
Zee is ready to move on and see what
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday November 12th, 2014 11:03:37 AM
OOC Cameron, Atlas and Carver all carry potions that should have detected as magic when Zee scanned if she concentrated on them or in their direction.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+5=17 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 12:03:15 PM
"Let me try some." "Gaston what are you talking about, these berries taste just fine!" "Unless... this is another test. Or reward? This forest is unlike I have ever seen or experienced." Irdalas shakes his head trying to understand what is happening here.
"Shall we move on? Whatever this was, I'm thankful to the forest but it's too early to make camp here. I will aid Crosseye again as before trying to spot anything he might miss.
OOC: Aid another Survival check: 17 success!
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+2=17 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 12:18:15 PM
Not being sure what all the fuss is about, and liking the metallic water, I am ready to move on.
I have been noticing a difference in Atlas lately. I was thinking it was the chaotic leadership arrangements we've seemed to have gone thru. Too much change, in too little time. After our wagon journey, I still look to Atlas as the leader of the group, with us letting Gaston think he is in charge for now. However, with much of the rest of our party changing so quickly and often, I feel the stress of the changes weighing upon him. When I get a chance as we march on, I try to walk with Atlas for a while, and re-assure him that I'm still with him.
(d20+2 aid Crosseye survival/tracking check of 17 against DC 10 --> +2 to Crosseye)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=7 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+8=17 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 12:58:30 PM
[b]" I think you are right, another test. Maybe those who gave nothing at the statues or nothing they considered of value find the berries and water unpleasant, those who gave a tribute and accepted one from the statues find the berries and water tolerable and those who gave a tribute but took nothing find them refreshing and sweet. I bet it is something like that. Interesting. Let's keep going. I can't wait to see what is nest. Cameron's halfling curiosity is coming forward and he scans the ground, helping Crosseye to find a path further into the woods. Again he notes a total lack of tracks coming or going to the tree, but he is unable to help Crosseye find a path. Since there are no track, he starts scanning UP, into the trees.
Wisdom check 7 Sense Motive 15 ( It takes Cameron awhile to puzzle out the relationship between the two groves) Perception 26 Survival 5 fail to aid another Perception 17 looking up into the trees.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Wednesday November 12th, 2014 1:01:18 PM
Having not tried the berry or water, Carver honestly doesn't know what they taste like, but he can understand that the woods are giving the group yet another test. He tries to get Atlas alone for a few moments and make a few whispered comments. "If Gaston doesn't begin believing that these woods are special, I have a fear that we will never reach the center and there for never achieve his goal and qualify for the Chancers. How he gets to believe, I'll leave up to you, you've known him longer than Cameron or I have."
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+8=13 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 2:40:20 PM
Perception 13 Cameron does not overhear Carver's comments.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+10=16 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 4:36:05 PM
I tried both the water and berries. They are great,so refreshing and tasty. I think to myself again "Thank you again to the forest and nature for these gifts." I turn to the group "That hit the spot, but shall we move on the day to passing and we want to get to the centre."
With the help of the othersI take up the lead again and and head in the direction of what I think is the centre of the forest. (Survival check d20+6+4 from the others so far = 16 another of my great rolls hehe)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday November 12th, 2014 4:39:40 PM
IOC just to clarify 50 XP if we left a gift at the shrines and took nothing 25 if we left something there and took something and nothing if we took something and left nothing or left something meaningless?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=17 ; d20+3=13 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 9:27:17 PM
Atlas listens to the group as they eat their berries and drink the water. After seeing Gaston's reaction he chuckles, but then tries the items himself. He grimaces when he does so. Without trying any more, he walks over to Crosseye and offers him what he has left.
Carver comes over talks to Atlas about Gaston. He listens and nods his head in agreement. "I agree Carver, but the man is a fool. I would have no qualm with us ending this quest early and heading home with only half our pay. Men like him should not be admired. He is brash and egotistical. Is that who the Chancers really want in their mix? If so then we have a bigger problem than finding the center of the forest. We have a group that is highly influential at the Tree that is full of buffoons. I would rather take this fight back home and fix it at it's core." With that statement Carver see's Atlas's eyes pop open as he goes silent, thinking.
"Carver, thank you, our conversation has given me an idea."
Atlas searches out Mack as the rest are finishing up the berries and water. "Mack, you have an interest in herbs, berries, and stuff. Come with me, I want to talk a short walk around the camp to see if we can find where these came from."
As Atlas and Mac walk they talk, looking for any signs of where the berries might have been picked. When they get back Atlas searches out Gaston. "Gaston, those berries tasted terrible to me as well. Look, we got off to a rough start. In the end, I just want to get paid, so consider me at your service. Well, at least at your service with a little less attitude than before anyway. Now, let's talk about how we get to the middle of this forest. It is clear that something is trying to keep us out, but it is also clear that this something has a desire for us to appreciate the forest. For you to get to the center and ultimately into the Chancers, we need to appease this something. Kindness and respect are going to be the keys to unlocking this treasure. My sword is useless and I hate that, but I'll suck it up to get paid. So what do you say? Should we follow their lead so that you can achieve your reward and I can receive my pay?"
------------------------------------------------- Perception looking around for where the berries came from: 1d20+2=17 Diplomacy with Gaston: 1d20+3=13
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Wednesday November 12th, 2014 11:53:50 PM OOC: Crosseye: Correct in the XP grants Zee: Got it, nice use for the pebbles Mack drinks his water, and even Gaston's, don't minding the bad taste. Irdalas leads the way for a while, moving more deeply into the forest. Cameron looks up, seeing the variety of birds living on the branches. Crosseye then takes the lead again, and feels like the forest has stopped "messing up" with him, and he is able to make a good pace. Carver talk to Atlas, and a plan start to hatch between them. At the start of dusk, Gaston asks you to stop. "Here is a good way to camp, please set up for the night." He hears what Atlas says to him. "Kindness and respect? To whom? The forest? Respect is for the superiors, and that is what I am. Not this bunch of rocks and dust and trees!" He looks all around. "My quest is to reach the center of the forest, and now that I think of it, I am certain we are there! We have arrived, at last! We will have to celebrate, as we have finished a task worthy of heroes! We have defeated the forest! Orba, please get a bottle of fine wine from my backpack, and serve all of us a drink, to celebrate the occasion!" You have the impression he is not really interested in discussing where exactly in the forest are right now. He has decided this is the center, as far as he is concerned. You are now deep in the woods, and the whimsical direction changed have ceased and the entire wood seems a darker and much more foreboding place. You feel unwelcome and unwanted after Gaston "speech". No birds are heard now. Perception DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {A large rotted and dead tree, barely remaining rooted. It wouldn't take much to tip it over and form a small wall to block the eastern edge of camp.} Perception or Knowledge Nature DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {A number of thorny thistle bushes. If handled carefully, they could make a bit of difficult and painful terrain, much like spreading caltrops.} Perception DC 14: Highlight to display spoiler: {: There is a nest of tiny vipers in a rotted stump. Though non-aggressive, they are poisonous, and will defend themselves when stepped on. They could probably be relocated if one had the skills to do so. Perhaps moving the trunk might yield results?} Perception DC 18: Highlight to display spoiler: {A vast creeper vine in the tree tops above. Though non-sentient, it could support a lot of weight and is as pliable as silk rope. There is a vast quantity.} Perception, Survival or Knowledge Nature DC 32: Highlight to display spoiler: {An assassin vine 50' away north of the camp! You notices it that the plant only has a sensory range of 30 ft. Should not be a danger if no one gets close. Perhaps it could be led into a position to help defend the camp?} Gaston drink a glass of the exquisite wine he brought, and starts to tell you about the previous adventures, missions and rescues he has found himself in. You are not sure they are true, but he seem very proud of himself. "Not like this "mission"! This haven't been what I expected, so far it has been boring, a dull affair! I certainly have lead a good life, got better adventures, and surely the Chancer's club will be proud to accept me in their midst anyway. And you? Why do you plan for your future? You need to plan ahead, and try to improve yourselves! Maybe, if you are constant, brave, and have friends like me, you can also become famous explorers and adventurers! So please tell me, what are your plans? What do you want to achieve? Why do you seek adventure, in the first place?"
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+8=19 ; d20+3=21 ; d20=1 ; d20+2=3 ; Thursday November 13th, 2014 1:41:31 AM
Perception 19 Cameron had coddled this noble for days. He had played to the man's vanity, his refined taste and made him think that every good idea Cameron came up with was his own. Now that they have gotten this far, he decides that after all he has seen he does not hold a shred of respect for the woods. Cameron worships two of the four aspects of Jancassais, He reveres the hunter aspect of vengeance, seeking and studying and stalking your prey. Knowing it's strengths and its weaknesses and always respecting it because if you don't it can kill you. He reveres her use of venom because poison puts even the smallest creatures, spiders, scorpions and vipers like the nest in the stump on an even footing with much larger, more powerful creatures. Cameron is behind Carver when the nobleman denounces the forest and declares it is not worth his respect. Instantly Cameron hears the wood go silent, as if it were holding its breath. When that happens in the world of men, an insult is delivered and the room goes quiet, there is either forgiveness in the next moment, or revenge. the comparison has barely crossed his mind when the orison is quietly and covertly cast. ( Cast create water) Rain begins to fall on Gaston, and only Gaston. Cameron instantly realizes what he has done and as the nobleman inevitably splutters, Cameron covers his mouth and gasps. He makes great show of searching the canopy and finally says " I think maybe you should show the forest more respect Gaston. It seems the toads eyes were not the only sensory organs the forest has. Somehow it must have ears too." Cameron prays that his quick and nonlethal vengeance has sated the wood, but the mood does not seem to improve. As Camp is made he notes several possible defensive tweaks that can be made to the camp. He moves up to Atlas, Carver, Crosseye and Irdalas and points them out, quietly. " See that big dead tree? Toppled over it would block off one side of the camp. Over there, in that stump is a nest of tiny vipers. They aren't aggressive, but if they were relocated they could make another 'trap' to guard the camp. Over there, are some briars and thorn bushes, they would be useful to caltrop another approach to the camp and up there, there are plenty of thin but strong vines that could easily make well camouflaged trip lines. The wood has gone silent and I think it no longer wishes to tolerate him. We are guilty by association and I fear we will be caught in the crossfire. I think the forest will come for us tonight. We need to make ready. Pass this information on to Mack and Zee. They were a convenient distraction for Gaston so that we could talk for a moment." " Look, I am not a whole lot of good in a close in fight, and I know that recent events have made me look, well, less trustworthy than your other healer. But the Fist taught me defense, and it taught me how it is important to work as a team. If stuff goes down tonight I will grant you all Jancassais blessing. It will guide your had a little bit and make your heart less fearful. After that I will try and get behind stuff to make it easier for you guys that ARE good in a fight to hit. Once the fight is over we can make more informed decisions, but I REALLY want to see the center of this wood tomorrow. Be on your guard tonight. I think we should have campfires and torches ready to light for when the forest comes calling." Cameron can help gather the thorn bushes and the vines. Even with his ability to handle poisons he won't be much use with the snakes, snakes just creep him out. Tiny ones were OK, but ones big enough to eat him terrified him. He is also probably too weak to be much help with the tree, but lends his strength anyway. Gather thorn bushes ( Dexterity check? 21) Aid one of the strong people to position the tree. Strength check 1 FAIL Cameron is just always in the way. Climb check to get to the vines... no armor... 3, not much help there either
When Gaston asks what they all plan to do with their lives Cameron is again shocked by the man's inability to listen to or remember the slightest tale anyone else tells. Just last night Cameron laid out his life's story and what he plans for the future, but tonight he repeats it. ' I adventure to gain the power and knowledge to walk Jancassais's path. When I am ready she will reveal who it is that has hunted me, Morgan and my parents for the past 23 or more years. When she does I will find them, and make them pay. Now I am just a dull billet of steel, just placed in the forge. Through adventures, trial and hardship the bellows are pumped and I am heated, shaped and finally, sharpened into a tool that she can use to exact revenge. After that, if I live through it, I will probably seek out other weak people who need her help with their own problems."
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=21 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+2=12 ; d4=1 ; d20+6=26 ; Thursday November 13th, 2014 7:17:44 AM
I try to help Atlas track down the source of the berries, as we chat.....
(d20+6 herbalist check of 21) (d20+2 survival/tracking check of 9)
After hearing Gaston's speech, I realize I have pretty much reached my limit with him. The wood goes silent.
(d20+7 perception check of 23)
I begin to feel more and more like we are on the "wrong" side here as we travel thru these woods with Gaston. Maybe the test isn't really for Gaston.... maybe it's for us. Unless the Chancers really are a worthless bunch. I first think we should tie up Gaston and probably offer him to the forest. But I don't think the majority of the group will be with me on that. So the temptation to leave the camp and set up one of my own a ways away is drawing on me. I don't feel like abandoning my party would be the right thing to do completely, but also have little to no loyalty to more than half of them, barely knowing who they are. I have a hard time with this decision (the lesser of 2 evils), leaving Irdalas, Crosseye, and Atlas, but also can't sneak away if I tell them ALL of them my thoughts and plans. So I tell only Atlas when I get a chance. If he doesn't talk me out of it (heck, maybe he'll join me?).....
I decide I'm going to leave the party in some random direction, head about an hour away, and find a nice, safe place to sleep. My main focus is to find those birds again.
Sneaking away: (d20+9 stealth check of 19) Trying to find the birds? (d20+2 survival/tracking check of 12) IF my direction ends up being truly random, 1d4 (N,S,E,W)... I head north.
If I find the birds, FANTASTIC! I enjoy their company, pull out the banjo, and find a nice place to fall asleep. :) If I don't find the birds, well, I guess I do all of the same except for in a more somber mood. :(
Playing a tune to attempt to appreciate and befriend the forest: (d20+6 perform banjo check of 26) --> HEY! Natural 20! :)
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=11 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=18 ; Thursday November 13th, 2014 10:09:39 AM
Zee enjoys the continued hike into the center of the woods, but a thought continues to trouble her, What if the shrines were at the center? She can't help but feel that she is missing something.
When the camp stops, and Lord Laroutte says what he says. Zee can't help but shake her head in that "you-are-not-as-smart-as-any-of-the-trees-or-rocks-you-just-insulted" way, but Zee does what he asks and serves the wine. When she is sure she is not being watched she pours her serving of wine, that Gaston was insistent that she have, What kind of lord wants his servants to drink with him, that is odd. She pours her serving of wine on the trunk of a nearby tree. "Here, friend, you have helped me escape a fate worse than death, lead me to an adventure, shared a gift with me... I think you deserve a celebration more than any of us."
Zee dutifully collects the laundry, and starts the evening meal. She is worried about Cameron's words, How do I know if I have magic? As she thinks about these things her doubts and worries seem to trip up the magic. Almost as if her magic comes better when she is unaware that she has any. Tonight's supper is meager sandwiches and a weak, common tea that is just barely warm.
Zee does not answer Lord Laroutte's question, Magda says, 'Masters do not want to here the worthless hopes and dreams of dirty inferiors.' Granny Gargoyle says, 'Be humble, that you may be elevated. The proud will bow at Death's feet.'
----- Actions Stealth to not get caught pour her wine on the tree- 1d20+2= 11 Perception to notice the environment- 1d20+2= 7 Perception to notice Mack isn't here for Supper- 1d20+2= 18 ((OOC: I am leaving out of town, and should have Wifi tomorrow, but I want you to know that I will check the board on Monday morning, if I don't have the wifi connection.))
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+1=15 ; Thursday November 13th, 2014 11:22:43 AM
Carver listens to Cameron speak, he nods as he comments on Gaston."I expected you to feel that way, that's what I mentioned to Atlas earlier. He needs a good dose of what ales him in the ways of the Wold. As for the natural defenses you point out, I noticed all but the vines, and since they are up there, and I'm down here, they can stay up there, because I'm not climbing up after them. I am a Centaur after all." Carver will help move those items that are on the ground and put them where Cameron says is best. "I have an Ioun torch I can use if we get attacks or I can loan it out. I also have a hat that has a candle on it, you can light it up and it does the same thing." After setting the "traps" Carver hears Gaston ask what we want to do with our lives.... "I want to follow in my Ancestors footsteps so to speak. She died in the defense of her heed, tribe, clan or soldiers, whichever term you wish to use for them. I have a goal that is probably just as impossible, but I plan on doing my utmost to reunite the Taurs. The Wold would be a stronger and safer place if the three races were not mostly hostile towards one another. We, as the Taurish races, need to accept that the past is in the past. We also need to look to the future, a future where all three races work as one and in peace together to better everyone of us. I expect to have a hard time, well near an impossible time of doing so. But then again, I have Gargul as my guide as well as the spirits he sends as messengers to pass on his words to guide my actions." Carver then goes and sits off to the side, he'd laid out his vision quest, now it was time to contemplate it some more, as he was no where powerful enough to convince anyone other than himself that reuniting was the best for all....
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Thursday November 13th, 2014 4:22:40 PM
Irdalas sighs and shakes his head as he hears Gaston speak. "Perhaps this quest is a lesson in humility for you Gaston! My uncle always said: Judge a man's character by how he treats the ones he deems lesser than himself. You have shown no respect to this forest what so ever and as a side note I very much doubt it is your 'lesser' in any way. Start treating it with the respect it deserves or you will find yourself, and this party by association, wanting. I don't think you will ever find the true center of this forest unless you approach it with the awe it deserves. And thus you will never be admitted to the Chancers as I believe this to be their true final test for you." Irdalas turn around leaving Gaston to think about this and helps with the fortification of the camp, this night might turn ugly.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Thursday November 13th, 2014 4:34:05 PM
As the men bicker and bivouac, Zee can't shake a thought. It doesn't take much to get Lord Laroutte to wax on about his trips and trap Carver in a conversation. Thus with the windbag distracted, she says to Atlas and Cameron, "We were at the center, I think." She discusses her thoughts that the shrine words meant that that was the center. She is confident that they must leave in the morning.
She will not argue with Lord Laroutte and will not talk about questioning him in public.
((OOC: road trips help me think!))
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Thursday November 13th, 2014 9:12:57 PM
OoC Sorry guys up late will post in morning when I get from work
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Thursday November 13th, 2014 11:25:02 PM OOC: Will post in the morning after Earl and Trey.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=17 ; d20+3=14 ; Friday November 14th, 2014 1:31:07 AM
Atlas goes about getting ready for the night and his watch. He is in a mood to fight, so he is not overly concerned about what the forest might throw at him. To that end, he does not work to setup a defense. However, he does take time to stop and talk to Cameron and some of the others. He encourages them to keep speaking with Gaston about the forest and our goal. Maybe if we all chip in (aid another) then we can convince him to act respectfully. Cameron seems to have the best relationship with him, so he encourages him to take the lead in this.
----------------------------- Perception: 1d20+2=17 Diplomacy - aid another: 1d20+3=14 (success, +2 to whomever takes this conversation)
Ooc: sorry for the late and short post. On my mobile.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+7=14 ; Friday November 14th, 2014 6:59:07 AM
At Atlas's prompting, Cameron makes one last try to convince Gaston nicely that the forest is formidable and worty of his respect. " The forest has so far been able to be penetrated onlt by our combined ability to remain on the path. Can't you admit, that if the forest chose to, it could defeat each one of us? All it needs to do is lead us astray for maybe a week. We would run out of food and drink and then starve. For the forest that i a win. It doesn't need to throw a masive force against us, just keep disorienting us. Think how confounding the beginning of this quest was when we couldn't find our way into the forest. Now imagine how terrifying it would be if we couldn't find our way out." Cameron lets the last statement hang for it is what he fears. He is confident he and the others can rewin the forest's respect, just not sure Gaston can. Diplomacy 14
Upon hearing Gaston and his disrespect for the forest and nature I have lost all repeat for him. I think to myself how have these city folk have ever survived. With the way they treat such powerful things. Like grandfather had taught me, you must respect nature and the things in it know matter how big or small, plant beast or other as they are all living. Because if you don't they have a way of getting you. I know all too we'll nature can provide and it can also take away. This man Gaston will learn that lesson all too soon i believe as we all will now because of him.
Seeing the other start to set up camp and move things around for defence I know they are thinking the same thing and preparing for the worst. To Cameron "Do you need help with that log?" I ask understanding what he is trying to do but having trouble move it. (strength check = 21) I easily move it to block one side of the camp. I also see the briars and thorn bushes and like my grandfather had show me I start to collect them (dex check = 4) but I was never good at it I always seem to get the briar stuck to me and pricked by the thorns. I stop collecting shortly after I started with a many stuck to me and bloody fingers. I guess I still need to work on that one even though I know how they should be used. At least that part I picked up from grandfather. (Smile with that though of him)
I go to find Atlas and have a private conversation with him "I am at my end with this man Atlas I will take no of his recklessness and disrespect for this forest and nature in general. I grew up in a place like this with my grandfather and know all to well how a place like this can be of beauty and savour, but if mistreated or disrespected it can also be your end! With what is see around the camp and hear what others have been saying they think the same way!" point out the other prepare defences for trying to hide away. [b]"If this man doesn't turn around and quickly we all will paid the price of HIS actions and right now I don't want to die because of his arrogance and stupidity. We need to do something about him. Either convince him the error of his ways or teach him the lesson one way or another!"[b]
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Friday November 14th, 2014 2:37:24 PM
Atlas sees the others readying the camp and he feels guilty, so he does his best to help out. While working he continues to chat with the others and keeps encouraging them to work with Gaston, to convince the crazy man that he needs to respect the forest if he is ever going to achieve his goal. He doesn't hide his disdain for the man, but everyone clearly sees that Atlas wants to get this mission over and he does not want to give up on it. Something has changed in him, you sense he is motivated, and he's back to talking a lot and making quick decisions.
Atlas avoids the vipers, better to leave them for the more experienced handlers.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Friday November 14th, 2014 4:02:48 PM
OOC: It's getting late I'll post tomorrow
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+7=25 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=20 ; Friday November 14th, 2014 8:24:37 PM
Zee continues with the work that she has already started. She takes note that all the men are trying to talk and make plans. Zee realizes that the words said might backfire and cause Lord Laroutte more than a little embarrassment. That will surely cause him to act out and get us thumped.
"Lord Laroutte... ha, Gaston?"[b] Zee sways her hips and looks at Gaston with a little more heat, [b]"Gaston, tell me again of your adventures." Zee starts to bluff the man, distracting him from the other adventures' conversations. She continues to draw a more of Gaston's thoughts to the worthiness of the forest and the worthiness of all wild places to the Chancer's Club and the attractiveness of a man who appreciates nature. Later, she use the threat of not properly fulfilling the Chancer's Club's intimidate the poppinjay.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Friday November 14th, 2014 10:43:17 PM
I fall asleep in a tree, with the beautiful sounds of the birds singing to me.... and the screams of battle off in the distance? :)
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Saturday November 15th, 2014 12:35:08 AM Sorry for missing last night's/this morning post, let see if we can recover it over the weekend. Gaston seems unaffected by Cameron's "Forest Rain" on him. He smiles. "If this is the best the forest can do, I say: Bring it!" He goes away to change clothes, and calls Orba. "Please wash these wet clothes tomorrow in the stream we passed some 5 minutes ago." Irdalas tells Gaston some truths, at which the noble man answers. "This is a lesson for me, you got that part right, but a lesson in how to lead. A lesson in how to become a member of the prestigious Chancer's club. About the center of the forest, we are there already. I said so." Atlas also tries to educate Gaston about the forest and the respect it deserves. Cameron also tries to help. "Well, we proved ourselves better than the forest, as we have reached the center defeating it's tricks and perils. But Atlas has my confidence, and I will try to... behave... with the forest. And I promise to be a better person to nature. With your help, I am sure I can learn and improve. Tomorrow we can stay during the day... commuting with the forest, so to speak, before parting home again. " Perception DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {For some reason he is seeing at Zee while saying the last part.} Cameron inform the group about some defensive measures they can prepare, and gets some thorny bushes ready to be "deployed". Crosseye later helps him moving the log to protect the eastern edge of camp. Cameron and Carver later tells their life goals, again, for Gaston, and gets the impression he didn't quite register them. Again. Mack and Atlas try to find the source of the berries they found, without success. As Zee's pouring of his wine in a stump, which he sees, he demands the girl. "Careful, that wine is not to be wasted like that!" But he seems fascinated by Zee when the girl ask him to talk about his favorite subject. Himself. He forgets about anything else while taking to the young girl. Mack gets away and tries to "befriend" the forest by playing music to it. A unheard proposition, if you ask this DM. After some minutes playing as sweet music as he is able a couple of the birds he haven't find arrive by themselves, perch on a nearby branch, and stay to hear him play. He ends up sleeping away from the others, birds nested on a branch near by. ------------------- The next morning arrive without a problem, after some of you keep watch. Gaston seems in good spirits, and ask for you to teach him about the forest, how to track, how to forage, to recognize plants, seeds, berries and flowers. He seems like a new man. Changed, interested, respectful. "My friends, I think you are right. I need to learn all I can from such excellent adventurers as you, and become all that I can be. Learn to respect and love the forest, and be able to navigate it's perils with trust and ability. I won't forget your help and teachings, and I deeply thank you for support in this endeavor. i am sure the Chancer's Club will see your teaching in me, and will accept me without reservations in their midst. And when that happens..." - he puts his hand on Atlas shoulder - "I wont forget the people that helped me achieve my goals, and will make sure to help them achieve theirs. And my help, and my families, is enough to make my friends achieve great things." After a good lunch prepared by Zee he leaves you. "Please continue your defense preparations. It is a good idea to have a safe camp for tonight, just in case. I'll come back in an hour to review your work. No need to escort me, I will be off to do something I need to do alone." OOC: Ok, you have a log in the eastern edge, and thorny bushes you can "deploy" wherever you want. What other defenses you get ready? What is your watch order during the night? Will Mack go sleep by himself again the next night? ------------------- Zee goes away to wash Gaston's clothes. She is working on the stream, alone, when she hears something behind her. She turns quickly to face whatever danger is there. Gaston is looking at her, with a charming smile and a wild flower in her hand. "I bring you this. You are a very nice girl, and I think you will become a great woman. One worthy and able to do great things. I would love to see you become all that you can be." He gives the flower to her, and moves to close the distance between them. "You will become a beautiful woman indeed." He tries to kiss her. OOC: Cade, time to see what kind of reaction Gaston gets from Zee. Remember the Wold is PG-13 most aspects.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+8=12 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+2=22 ; Saturday November 15th, 2014 12:17:42 PM
Gaston wants to go off by himself in the woods. That is FAR too much for Cameron to ignore.Gaston was a different man entirely this morning, which was odd. He agreed way to fast and far too much with the group,and now he wants to be alone in the woods? Cameron smells a secret, and secrets are like money in the bank. As soo as Gaston walks away, Cameron excuses himself and follows. Perception 12 Stealth 13 Survival to follow tracks 22 Cameron moves slower than Gaston, slower still when moving quietly and trying to hide so he will probably fall behind. I made a tracking roll so that I can find him if or when I lose him.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+2=19 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=14 ; Saturday November 15th, 2014 2:05:34 PM
I enjoyed a pleasant night. No sounds of battle was good, as well. I don't feel so guilty about leaving now to get away from Gaston. I think about what Atlas and I chatted about though, and mull over the idea greatly. I eat some of my cheese. Staying close by, I chat with the birds, and see if I can find some berries, and perhaps that stream for fresh water. Otherwise, relaxing, and enjoying nature. Pulling my banjo out from time to time.
(d20+2 survival check of 19) (d20+6 herbalist check of 9) (d20+6 perform banjo check of 14)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+1=9 ; Saturday November 15th, 2014 6:18:19 PM
Carver wanders around the camp, dedicating the area to memory. He wants to have the lay of the land in case of trouble, and with Gaston, there's bound to be trouble....
Perception 9 (to see Cameron sneak off)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Sunday November 16th, 2014 9:24:38 AM
I take a break from playing music and relaxing, and do a few pushups to maintain my strength. I manage about 5. I then take a nap.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=8 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=10 ; Sunday November 16th, 2014 1:45:54 PM
Zee expected this and she turns her face so that he can deliver a chaste kiss to her cheek. "Gaston," she giggles demurely, "I am covered in soap and muddy water!" Zee steps back to the bank and takes Gaston's hand, in her other hand she holds the perfectly clean, pressed and folded shirts. She leads him along the river bank to a nice spot for them to sit. ((Perception check fail)) Who knows if it is safe, but it is romantic. She lets him sit on a tree root and she snuggles up to him, with his arms wound round her, she sighs contentedly.
As the calm washes over them and the stream babbles on, Zee says, "If Carver is right and this forest has a living, thinking spirit... We owe it a great deal. That spirit lead us to each other, and dropped you off literally at my feet!" She giggles at her joke and continues, "That is miracle enough to make you devote a lifetime to preserving these woods."
((OOC: Take note boys, that how to get out of the woods alive, DM don't read the bragging. Now for the hard work.))
((Bluff Check 23!)): Zee sighs again, "Gaston, we have three problems. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but you have promises to keep. When we leave the woods, I cannot be your lover and laundress. You must decide to let me serve at your feet, or lay in your arms, but not both. As long as we are in the woods I will allow you to court me, but when we leave the woods I will take the servant's role up again. When we reach your quarters at the Tree of Parting you may choose to introduce me as a servant and I will take my quarters in your household and most likely never see you, or you can name me companion and friend. I will secure my own lodging and my own boarding, and I will allow you to call on me." Zee guides the conversation back to Gaston and his adventures for a bit.
((Bluff Check 9)): Later, she tries to get Gaston to think about her magic, if she has any, and what that will mean for a future together, but he is not interested in talking about it.
((Bluff Check 10)): Finally, she tries to broach the subject of what his family, friends, and Chancer Club cronies will think of him courting a nameless orphan, with no influence, no connections, and no money. Again, Gaston is a little less receptive to this than talking about Gaston and his wonderful Gaston-ness. So, Zee is content to let him lead, she sits and listens to the wonders of Gaston. It is easy to be petted and admired and fein interest in his boasts. She allows only small pecks and hugs, nothing more. Soon, she attempts to draw patterns in the dirt, and light phantom lights. Often, she guides Gaston to talking of his matchless appreciation of the wilderness and these woods especially.
----- Actions Several Prestidigitations...
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Monday November 17th, 2014 2:26:44 PM
OOC: waiting for DM post :)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=22 ; Monday November 17th, 2014 2:27:46 PM
Atlas does his best to play the roll as Gaston acts like they are comrades in arms. However, he sees Gaston during the end of his speech and he catches on. As soon as he is out of earshot he speaks to everyone left. "Alright, who put the happy juice in his water? Just kidding! Did you all see the way he looked at Zee? I think our hero is love struck. We can use this, but we need to convince Zee to go along with it for the safety of everyone involved. Granted, lets make sure they're not on watch together alone. I don't want her put into harms way if his desire becomes too much."
As Atlas speaks he sees Cameron follow Gaston, he nods to him as he goes and says, "Make sure she's safe Cameron, call us if you need us."
Atlas pauses and looks around for Mack to send him along as well, but he's no where to be found. "Has anyone seen Mack this morning?" That halfling is going to be the death of us."
Atlas takes a look around at the area and has a nagging feeling that this isn't going to continue to go well. To that end, he starts working on the defenses again. He talks through a plan with the group. The log is a good place for the archers and healers to have some protection. Maybe we can align the thorn bushes to the sides of it so that enemies are not coming at them from the sides. We can back up to the log with the archers and casters behind the log. If we have to retreat we can leap the log and run. Or if they come from the east then they we turn it around and the thorn bushes still protect us from the side. If they come at us from both directions then we're in trouble no matter what we do.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+2=17 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+6=26 ; Monday November 17th, 2014 4:17:03 PM
I take a look around to see if I can find any acorns, or such. Or anything else that looks good for now or later.
(d20+2 survival check of 17) (d20+7 perception check of 21) (d20+6 herbalist check of 26) <--- Natural 20! :)
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 17th, 2014 8:56:15 PM
Will post morning
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=12 ; Monday November 17th, 2014 9:42:08 PM
Cameron continues to sneak through the woods following Gaston. Stealth 12
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Monday November 17th, 2014 10:41:33 PM
Waiting on DM
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 17th, 2014 11:45:00 PM
waiting on DM
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Monday November 17th, 2014 11:54:07 PM
Cameron moves behind Gaston, quietly and cautiously, and discovers him looking for Zee. Gaston makes his move! He starts to kiss the young girl, and just when he is about to stop the probably rape the girl talks Gaston's hand and leads him away. Cameron is unsure if to follow or not (he is not pepping tom) and he senses the girl knows what she is doing, so he turns back to the camp. The young girl snuggles with Gaston and tells him she won't be her servant and her lover. Gaston laughs... "You are right! You can't be a match for me! I am a noble. But there are more ways to server me, not only laundering clothes! And those are better paying services, if you choose to perform them for me." As she doesn't go along with his "interests", after some minutes Gaston stands. "Well, I think you will be a laundress only. Your loss." Mack stays away for the group, playing his banjo to his new bird friends, making like he exercises and napping. Good times. Carver spends some time getting to know the place, their new camp and surrounding area. Atlas starts seeing about the "defenses" for his base of operations, and he spots something very interesting. An assassin vine. He goes looking for Mack, and together they know everything there is to know about the plant, even how to relocate it to suit your purposes! Gaston arrives, angry, and when you tell them about it, he only nods. "Nice! Good work, carry on!" He goes to his pack and retrieves a bottle and a mug. He starts drinking from it. The smell of fine scotch starts to permeate around the camp. After a couple hours Gaston's mood has not improved, even as the bottle empties. He goes to grab the last bottle he is carrying, and starts to drink from it, this time directly from it. He doesn't pay attention at what you do, and refuses to stop drinking. "Mind your own business!" After finishing the second bottle he seems to be in better mood, and quite drunk. "Is this the best you have! I'll be a legend in the Chancer's Guild! And all I had to do was go tend a pretty garden in the middle of nowhere! Here we are boys, to base camp... Camp Flower Garden!" He goes to the end of the camp, lowers his trousers and relieves himself on some bushes, not caring if Zee can see him. "Let's water my plants! This is all this damn forest is... a piss-hole!" A faint whisper spreads through a suddenly blowing breeze. Leaves rustle and birds fly away. Then, as suddenly as it began, all the forest falls silent. OOC: So... you can finish your defensive preparations during the day... tell me what else do you do, besides the log on the east side and the thorny bushes at the end of it. And you have a couple rounds to prepare before the battle. Besides your two rounds, roll initiative. Yes, the forest has had enough, and it's coming for the intruders. Is about to get dark, but there is still plenty light. Not fire is started yet, you all are in the camp, and Carver can tells you that besides the stream where Zee washed the clothes the is only forest all around.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=19 ; d20+2=5 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 12:43:53 AM
Atlas, with the help of Mack's excellent forestry skills moves the assassin vine to the other end of the log to prevent them being flanked.
"Well gang, I'm no expert, but I think Gaston's pissing may be the last straw. Let's talk about a plan. I don't know what is coming or where it is coming from, but the log and the two ends are going to be our best friend. A couple fires would be great as well, but I don't know how you all feel about that. However, you're going to lose me if I'm trying to fight in the dark. I suggest 2 big ones on each side of the log about 20 feet out. That should light things up well enough.
"Let's all sleep by the log, we'll keep 2 on watch at all times. When we find out what and where is coming, we'll form up around the log. Spell Casters and archers on the opposite side of the log. Those prepared to fight hand-to-hand on the side where they are coming from. Zee, stay with the casters. We don't know what you're capable of, but what ever you do try not to hurt us.
"I'm on first watch, but Gaston is not going to be of any help. Zee, you'll fill his spot. Eyes and ears sharp tonight.
"Well...chime up if you think something else needs to be done. Otherwise let's get to it."
As day turns to night Atlas eats with the group, then starts sharpening his sword as he waits. His sword is in his hand, his shield is ready by his side, and he is in full armor.
-------------------------------------------------------- Initiative: 1d20+2=19 Perception while on watch: 1d20+2=5
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+3=12 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+4=12 ; d3=3 ; d20+8=19 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 1:07:36 AM
OOC Roll imitative? Didn't think the Wold used initiative? IC Cameron is not a peeping tom, and by Gaston's demeanor when he gets back he is pretty sure how that encounter ended, and certain when Zee returns without harm. He climbs carefully into the canopy and cuts down a generous amount of vines. He uses these to make trip lines all around the camp. He helps the others relocate the Assassin vine so that it is near the thorn bushes, which it can animate to use as weapons to entangle foes that come into camp from that side. Finally, he was hoping the Ranger, used to dealing with animals and able to calm them would do it, but since it hasn't yet happened he gently removes the vipers from their nest and with a prayer to Jancassais , relocates them to better defend the camp. Near the end of the night he again uses Gaston's spade to make a shallow ditch for him to hide in back near the log. He gathers some sticks and such to make what looks like a brush pile in front of the ditch, like one might use to feed the fire. He builds several torches and stakes them around the camp where they will provide light, but not illuminate him in his ditch. Cameron gets in his ditch and hides. He also prepares a dagger to throw at the first thing to attack the group. Imitative 12 Stealth 26 Dagger hits AC 12 for 3 damage ( probably vs flat footed AC since Cameron is hiding) Perception 19
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20=20 ; 2d3=4 ; 2d20+2=16 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 11:35:37 AM
Zee actions from Gaston says, "Well, I think you will be a laundress only. Your loss."
Zee sits stunned and heartbroken, He is a pig, and...NO ONE LOVES ME!" Zee throws her arms around the tree and cries, so sad and unhappy. Zee has felt so alone and that jerk. Slowly, (half way through his first scotch) sadness turns to rage! That well, the buffoon, the dandy! He is a pimple on the butt of Marteaus!"
Zee's rage focuses on the clothes nearby, "Laundress only?!" An unbidden prestidigitation ensures that the clothes bare lasting stains and scorch marks. Zee soon scoops up the clothes and starts marching to the camp. As she walks, her magic leaks as prestidigitations, her hair curls strand after strand, with gold and sliver sparks and pops and faint bursts of sound, soon her hair trails ghosts of sliver and gold lights. She walks up to the vulgar man and drops his laundry in the "muddy" ground at his feet. She looks at him foot to head exposed and drunk. She gives Gaston an unimpressed look meant to wither him, "You right there are worse things to do for money."
----- Actions Round One: Zee punches Gaston in the face: Natural 20 4 points nonlethal damage Round Two: Zee moves to Atlas, offers him a steamy kiss, looks at Gaston to dismiss him, and continues to her assigned location Initiative: 16
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday November 18th, 2014 11:38:17 AM ((OOC: LOL! So happy the rest of the day. Love that Zee gets a natural 20 on "I am not that kind of girl" punch))
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+1=5 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 12:04:40 PM
OOC:since when do we use initiative? There is a reason Wold games don't use Init IC: Carver offers his candle hat to someone who needs the light, he also keeps his Ioun Torch handy to toss above his head when needed. He also readies his shield and lance, at least to start the fight..... All he needs is 10 feet.... (Carver has Centaur Charge feat)
Init 5
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+3=9 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+7=11 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 1:02:50 PM
I suggest to Gaston and Zee that they should go have a quiet talk and make up.... over by the "hugging" vine that Atlas and I just placed in position. :)
I position myself somewhat close to Irdalas, to make sure he is clear to do as much shooting as possible. I then begin to sharpen my hands for battle.
(d20+3 initiative check of 9) (d20+9 stealth check of 10) (d20+7 perception check of 11)
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Tuesday November 18th, 2014 2:26:06 PM OOC: No initiative?!? Sorry, my bad. Well, roll anyway. The place is not dark, it is the end of the afternoon and you can see well enough.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday November 18th, 2014 3:09:13 PM ((OOC: Sorry, forgot in post))
---- If Atlas accepts the kiss from Zee, she shares a Touch of Destiny +1 to next attack or saving roll for first round of combat.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+4=21 ; d20+7=19 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 4:25:44 PM
Irdalas just sighs as he watches the drama between Gaston and Zee.
This situation is about to get grim, Irdalas prepares for battle by sticking around 10 arrows in the ground in 5 strategic locations. If anything happens to his quiver, he'll still have ammo where he needs it.
"I'll take my usual watch with Mack." Even though things might turn sour tonight, Irdalas is still glad to share the night's watch with Mack, that halfling always lightens the mood.
Irdalas sleeps with his armor on tonight.
OOC: We had to roll initiative the last time we did battle.. Initiative roll: 21 Perception roll during watch: 19
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+5=15 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+2=18 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 6:00:46 PM
With the days events unfolding I know we are in for trouble. The forest is done as am I with this man Gaston. My temper grows and grows more towards him to the point of rage and pure hate for the man. I have never felt anything like it before in my life. For the most part I have always been calm and at peace. Not to say I have never been angry or mad before but this is different! It is pure hate towards something else. This new feeling is very strange, overpowering and scary to me. I do not like it at all. What has this new world done to me? Helping again with the defence of the camp, I do a survey of the area to see if there is anything more we need and do a check of the land for any advantage.
I see a nice tree that will work nicely at the back of the camp above the log that we had placed to block off the gound area.
I see Cameron playing with some small creatures and go to help. (wild empathy 9) "I hope this will help." I say to Cameron after I try to talk calmly and soothing to the vipers.
Seeing Gaston's actions and the hate I have for the man now, I go to Atlas "That is it! I am done with this man! With his disrespect for nature and the others here. He is nothing more then a drunk who thinks for nothing but himself. We need to take care of him now." I hold the rope from my backpack up.
After seeing what went on between Zee and Gaston and seeing her upset I go to her "That a girl. My dear you can do so much better. He is not worthy of such beauty as the likes of you!" With that I give her a big smile and hug to confront her.
After that I take in some food and the head up to my perch in the tree above the others. (I am above Cameron who is in his little hideout. In the tree.) This is going to be along night. I plan on not sleeping, as if I could anyway. I am in my armor with bow in hand ready for action and my trusty great axe at my side. I blend into the tree as best I can as to not be seen.
-------- Knowledge geography check 15 to get a look on the area/camp for any advantage it might give plus look for a nice tree to perch up in. Perception check 7 from my perch in the tree of the surrounding area Stealth check 18 hiding in the tree
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Tuesday November 18th, 2014 11:19:34 PM
Atlas has a huge smile on his face as he watches the scene play out between Zee and Gaston. However, his grin turns to worry as Zee marches up to him and plants a big kiss on him. He doesn't stop her though, he just does so with his eyes on Gaston to make sure he's not charging...and to let him know that he's only doing this to spite him.
As Zee releases him, he holds her arm for a moment while he whispers to her, "Zee, I need you steady tonight. Put your heart and emotions in a box and focus on the task at hand. We'll deal with Gaston when this is done. However, please do not read my intentions wrong. I am in no place to make a beautiful girl like you happy. I'm an adventurer and don't mind bouncing a girl on my lap now and again, but you deserve better than the likes of me. Be strong Zee, today you become one of us. When this is all over we'll get you to someone that can help you with your magic abilities and then you won't have to ever work for slime like Gaston again."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Tuesday November 18th, 2014 11:21:41 PM
Atlas acknowledges Crosseye after the Zee incident. They lock eyes, then he nods his head in agreement. They don't work out a plan, but Crosseye knows that Atlas is done with this man as well and that it will be taken care of by the morning.
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