Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Wednesday November 19th, 2014 12:16:40 AM
Atlas starts to prepare some fires for the night, but has no time to set them on (also, it is not night yet). Cameron uses the vines to make trip lines around the camp. He asks Crosseye to help him move the Stump with the vipers and they put it covering the north side of the camp. He has more idea to defend the camp, but he has no time to implement them. Carver and Irdalas prepare for any enemy that can approach. Crosseye even climbs a tree in the west part of the camp. You all are working at the preparations when Gaston turns and finds a very angry Zee dropping his stained clothes in the dust. "Hey, idiot girl, those are expensive clothes!" Zee makes a fist and sucker punchs Gaston in the jaw. His head goes sideways, followed by his body, which a second after slumps to the ground, unconscious, into his own urine. Zee, blind with rage, turns without seeing the full effect of her attack, and kiss Atlas. Atlas starts to tell her to cool off, when you start hearing angry humanoid screams, as well as rhythmic taps, beats, and clicks. You are under attack. It is sunset, there is still plenty light. For the sounds you could say there is at least a dozen enemies, all around you. But none of you can see them in the forest. You can roll Perception again. Battle Map
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+8=27 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 1:04:34 AM
OOC The Wold doesn't use imitative so that we don't wait days for each round of combat. For example, if a person that traditionally posts late at night were top of the order now, we would end up waiting a whole day while they went, then the next person, and so on. From what I have seen, DMs usually go in post order to resolve effects, attacks and other actions. Next, I outlined where I made my hiding spot, near the log. The map shows me clear on the other side of the camp from there. I would put the ditch around 21/15. IC new perception check 27
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+7=11 ; d20+9=18 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 5:42:24 AM
Assuming the noises of attack are coming from outside our circle, I move to the opposite site of Irdalas to keep whatever's coming from getting to him while he fills them with arrows.
"You've got this, Irdalas! I'll home 'em off while you take 'em down!"
(d20+7 perception check of 11) (d20+9 stealth check of 18)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+1=17 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 7:00:47 AM
OOC:Need map enlarged, and Carver takes up 4 squares, he's considered large IC: Perception 17
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday November 19th, 2014 9:32:47 AM
OOC toolbar at the top has a magnifying glass John, use it to zoom in on the map
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=17 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 11:42:43 AM
OoC On the map I think I am supposed to be were Cameron is. In the tree not the middle?
Ic From my perch in the tree I hear somethings but not sure what it is. All I know it is it is all around us seeming to get closer. I ready my bow and notch an arrow.
------- Perception check 17
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+7=21 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=15 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 2:40:09 PM
Irdalas turns his gaze towards the incoming sounds. He takes an arrow and readies his attack, the first evil looking thing to come in his sights gets 2 arrows between his eyes.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Wednesday November 19th, 2014 4:48:12 PM Why is Irdalas aiming towards Gaston and Zee?
"No Irdalas!!!!! Not Zee!!!!!!!"
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=22 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 5:40:30 PM "You are so cute when you preach, Goody-Two-Shoes," Zee giggles. Her negative feelings are dissipating along with her cantrip, "I am not very weak, Atlas, I have faced my share of ghosts in Gladiator Park."
Why does the forest react to Gaston, so much. Zee continues the thought out loud, "Atlas, why does the forest care so much about Gaston? If he is rude the forest is angry, if he is polite the forest is peaceful. Why does he have a pull on the forest?"
When she hears the angry screams, Zee realizes that there is no time to gain cover. She takes up a position next to Sunowl. She looks about for the first threat.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday November 19th, 2014 7:35:24 PM
Reposting all my current rolls and my spell list so it is all in one place.
Initiative 12 Stealth 26 readied dagger hits AC 12 for 3 damage ( probably vs flat footed AC since Cameron is hiding) Perception 27
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, 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 Character Sheet d20+2=19 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 11:08:22 PM
Atlas tightens up at the sounds and he quickly looks around before yelling, "Everyone to the East side of the log now!"
Before Atlas heads that way he looks over and sees Gaston laying there unconscious. He's a big man in heavy armor, there's no way I can lift him on my own. He's unconscious, so he's not a threat, maybe they won't see him. Atlas shakes his head and lets out an angry, hoarse scream before turning to Zee. "Quick, follow the rest of them, now!"I'm going to die for this pathetic man, why?
Atlas runs over to Gaston to stand guard over his useless body, sword and shield in hand. He yells back at Irdalas, "Keep your aim true Irdalas, I might need some help. We'll expose this man for the fool he is back at the tree if we make it back alive!"
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Wednesday November 19th, 2014 11:48:12 PM Cameron and Crosseye, you are right! You are next to the log, while Crosseye is on top of the tree! Carver resized. All Changed in the Battle Map. Cameron hides behind the log, in a small trench he prepared. He is almost invisible there. Atlas moves to cover Gaston, he and Zee get back to back, trying to find the enemy. You all hear rustling in the plants around you camp. You see some birds fly away, the screaming cease, but the rhythmic taps, beats, and clicks continue. But you can't see enemies, only branches and bushes moving. Irdalas prepares to fire on anything that comes close, with Mack moving to cover him, both prepared to fight. Carver prepares his lance, tall and big, ready to charge. And then Zee sees them! She lets out a gasp, while pointing at the small green figure! Images: Image one and Image two They seem heavy camouflaged, and are very hard to distinguish from the surrounding vegetation. Cameron follows Zee's finger and sees it, letting a dagger fly out almost instantly! But the figure is too small, and the dagger misses it, even while the figure didn't saw it coming. The rest takes some more time to see them, and only do it when they are really near the camp! Crosseye quickly makes an assessment from the top of the tree. There are at least 18 of the small creatures! Your turn! The enemies are small and are armed with small long spears. Gaston is still out cold, by the way. Irdalas, you can use the previous attack you rolled, or make a new one. You didn't fire before as you haven't seen them. Also: A Hero Point for Atlas, for protecting somebody that can't defend himself, even if the somebody is Gaston ;) Battle Map
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Thursday November 20th, 2014 12:01:49 AM
Atlas stands his ground, waiting. "Crosseye, what do you see from up there?"
To everyone Atlas shouts, "Anyone have a clue what these things are? They look like they could go up in flames fairly easily. Zee, I have a few torches in my bag if you can grab one and light it from the fire. Anyone have an oil flask or two to light them up?"
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday November 20th, 2014 12:33:28 AM
Cameron looks at the small green people and realizes he has seen these before. He isn't sure what they are called and he doesn't know how to speak to them. These are angry, the ones he met before were curious. Most likely these won't talk anyway. Hiding time is over, Atlas and Zee for some reason are trying to defend Gaston out there instead of dragging his well toned butt to the log. It would be rough, being small and all, but Cameron is pretty sure he could drag him. The guy can't weigh more than 400 lbs even with the chain shirt he is wearing. (worst case I am figuring 250 lbs and at most 100 lbs of gear)That doesn't solve his problems though. They are going to fight out there, and he doesn't use a bow anymore, so he needs to go out there. Cameron sprints to Gaston's side and grabs hold of the man's tunic, and probably a few chest hairs too. He begins dragging him toward the log. ( at a 4x run Cameron can make it to Gaston this round. For his strength and size, Cameron can drag up to 375 pounds. This is why I urged you all to put this stuff on your sheets ) As he runs he calls out to his companions. " Carver and I saw these people once, in the Cursed Swamp. They have some kind of fungus or something on their hands, at least some of them do. Try to avoid that. We never saw what it did, but apparently it was bad. Now either cover me or help me drag this dead weight back to the log, the defenses will hold them for a few seconds to give us the time to get him there. Carver, trample any that come for me to paste, I know you have been waiting to fight something for days." Cameron was grinning like a madman. This is where he felt most alive. It was true in the Fist and it was still true now. Seemed like the pep talking bard inside him hadn't all been forgotten when he took up the whip.
Actions Quad move to 10/11 and prepare to drag Gaston out of there.( full round action) Shout stuff (free action) Thrill to the feeling of combat again (also a free action)
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+7=8 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 9:31:36 AM
Zee see the Pygmy warriors and something seems so off. "Atlas, Atlas! Why don't these guys care about what we do? Why does the forest only get mad at Gaston?!"
Zee see Cameron approaching and she wonders if she can slow the attackers down. She feels panic and fear clawing at her, this situation feels much worse than running from the city guard. Zee starts to panic, when she feels it for the first time; deep inside hiding under years of depression, shame, and dirt she feels magic, power and energy in her reach. Zee "feels" and "knows" the right words to say and movements to make. Suddenly, almost before she consciously realized it she has twisted her hands and uttered some words that whisper to her. In the air between Atlas, Gaston, and Zee's little huddle and the nearest attackers hangs the largest glowing symbol that Zee can make. It is fashioned of pure magic and a glowing, gleam symbol. Zee's finger twist and wiggle altering the symbol's configuration. There for the pygmy warriors to see is a golden Old Woldian symbol for Path shifting into the symbol Understand shifting to Nature.
"MACK!" Zee yells back behind her shoulder, "Can you match the rhythms that they make? I want to try and talk to them." ----- Actions Prestidigitation: Glowing shifting Old Woldian Symbols Bluff Check: 1d20+7= 8 ((Natural 1OOC: We are fighting then))
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday November 20th, 2014 1:06:49 PM
OOC Skill checks don't care about a 1 or a 20. If 1 plus my bonuses beats the set DC, I pass the check, if 20 plus my bonuses doesn't make the set DC then I fail. Otherwise master thieves could be beaten by having enough guards on hand to statistically guarantee a 20 perception roll, no matter how high they roll for stealth. 8 probably isn't enough, but it isn't bad. (also I would use diplomacy, unless you are trying to make them think something other than what you are 'saying'.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=20 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 1:13:05 PM I'm not really quite sure what the crazy girl wants me to try, but I guess it doesn't hurt.....
If I'm not being attacked at the moment, which it doesn't seem I am yet, I get out the banjo and start trying to match their rhythm..... and/or play something to see if I can calm down the plant smurfs and let them know we're here peacefully. As I'm playing, I also move towards position 19.12, to better protect Irdalas.
(d20+6 perform banjo check of 20)
OOC: If I understand correctly, my "flurry of blows" will be completely unhampered by the fact that I have a banjo in my hands, since it can also use elbows, feet, knees, etc. I'm picturing a miniature Jackie Chan with one of his many random items he picks up during combat. :) Of course, that's minus any actual fighting ability, since I don't have any yet. ;)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Thursday November 20th, 2014 1:35:19 PM
OOC: David, I was wondering about that with the 1's and 20's. A very logical observation.... although the same could be applied to combat. ;) I wasn't sure, either, if it was one way for combat and another for everything else, but it sounds like it is then.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Thursday November 20th, 2014 3:25:13 PM "Cameron, these look less moist than what we encountered before, but definitely they're related I think. I'm not going to get too far out, so I'll let them close with us before I attack."
Carver stashes the ioun torch away and gets ready to charge.....
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+3=4 ; d20+3=22 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 3:45:10 PM
Irdalas is torn between attacking the charging enemies and cooperating with Zee. He's all for the peaceful approach but if they start hurting anyone, they get an arrow between the eyes.
--------------------------- Readies Rapid Shot attack: attack rolls: 4 & 22 Damage rolls: 1 & 4 I shoot at soon as someone is attacked
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+5=15 ; d20=8 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 4:12:10 PM "I count 18 so far, all around us!" I say back to Atlas. Picking up the cues from Zee "Can we just give them Gaston and maybe they will leave us alone. We have no corral with them and he started this. How about we try and communicate with then first. They seem creatures of nature and therefore they are only protecting this forest!" But I do say ready just in case.
----- Knowledge nature 15 if I was taught anything about these creature by my grandfather just in case Diplomacy check 8
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+3=10 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 4:24:36 PM ((OOC: :) I was a much crueler DM than you David. Natural 1's always ended in tears for my player irregardless. lol! I am all for a solid eight, and if I need to roll Diplomacy instead it is with a +3 modifier rather than +7.))
----- Diplomacy Check: 1d20+3= 10
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday November 20th, 2014 6:29:47 PM
OOC I use the written rules. Otherwise why bother to level up or be good at anything if it is all a random die roll. IC " If he goes I go too. Granted he has been a huge pain in the butt and brought almost all of this down upon us, but I won't condemn an ignorant man to death just to save myself. "
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20+2=8 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+1=2 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 11:49:01 PM David F: Please check Cameron's Character Sheet "Wold Wealth". Cade: Please check Orba's Character Sheet Equipment Tab. Eric: Let's say yes, you can have the Banjo and use your Flurry of Blows ability. BTW, in your Melee attacks you should have a -1 damage because of your strength. Nick L: Please include the encumbrance of Irdalas, with all his equipment. Also his carrying limits. Earl: Please put Crosseye Encumbrance Limits. About Skill checks, I usually consider a Natural 20 a "Superlative success" and a 1 a "Devastating Failure" [/i] Crosseye, from his position over the camp tells his friends about the number of the enemies. He recalls a name, a story his grandfather told him. Vegepygmies, creatures born of those unfortunate enough to get infected by some kind of fungus. Living to protect and propagate the fungus. Atlas stands his ground, while shouting instructions. Cameron runs to get next to him, and grabs Gaston, preparing to drag him out of the edge of the camp and to the center, when the pain from the grabbed chest hairs make Gaston regain his senses. He quickly stands, looking around for Zee. "Mad woman! How do you dare to strike..." He looks at Cameron and Atlas eyes and turns to follow their gaze. He sees the small creatures attacking. A high pitched shriek escapes the nobleman's lips, a sound you are starting to get familiar with. Gaston, white as a paper sheet, mumbles, his rage gone. "What are those! Defend me! Help!" Zee uses the fear and thrill of combat to grasp control of her innate magic, painting glowing runes in the air. The small attackers seem undeterred by them. Mack starts to "tap" on his banjo, trying to match the sounds of the Vegepygmies. A couple of them stops and seem intrigued, but the rest charge forth, ignoring him. Carver prepares to charge when the enemies get nearer. Irdalas also stays his hand, waiting for the creatures to attack first. --- Most of the Vegepygmies keep moving forward, showing determination to attack all of you. Suddenly one of them falls! And Another! And Another! In total 9 of them trip on the vines you put surrounding the camp! They stand of after falling. Three of them at the Northeast try to pass next to the log, but stop when the thorns from the bushes you put there start hurting them! Another two try to pass south of the log. The Assassin Vine there makes the plants grab one, but the other is able to avoid the griping vegetation, and is even able to avoid an attack from the Vine itself, reaching the "safety" of the plant-free camp, but it is unable to reach Carver. On the north east side one is able to avoid the trip vines, and stops real near Gaston, showing his long spear to him. On the south side one is able to avoid the vines, and charges against Carver! It's small long spear hits the Large Centaur Scale Armor and snaps cleanly in two! --- Your turn!
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20-1=4 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 4:26:51 AM
OOC Problem solved, it was normally off screen so I never would have seen it. Thanks.
We need the map link for this round. Since the map is updated, you can scroll up to the last DM post, that map works fine.
On attacks, yes a 1 is "Devastating Failure" even if it is high enough to hit. It doesn't work that way for skills. Read Hook City for an example of their characters "auto succeeding" at tasks they have many ranks, feats and ability modifiers in.When the DC to see a hidden guy is 15, because that was his stealth roll with modifiers, someone with a +20 modifier in Perception sees him, no matter if they roll a 1 or a 20.
IC Cameron reaches to his belt and pulls his whip free as he steps to his right (move to 12/12, 5 foot step). uncoiling it he snaps it out and tries to disarm the guy threatening Gaston. Since the whip is a new weapon to him, his attempt misses. Draw whip(move action) Attempt disarm attempt vs CMD 11 hit CMD 4 so attempt fails. Attempt does not fail by 10 so I am still armed. This also provokes an AoO. since the guy isn't within reach to attack me the AoO fails.
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 Friday November 21st, 2014 6:01:08 AM
OOC: Hmm... that's strange. My weapon/damage areas seems to have gotten messed up some how. I had the -1 damage for STR on there, as I was actually doing 0 damage for a while in our prior combats, until someone said I would always do at least 1 damage. ;) I'll get it straightened out here today. Thanks Corsario! :)
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d4+1=5 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 10:16:16 AM ((OOC: My work life and personal life have reared their ugly heads, and I have little to no mental powers. What is wrong with my equipment tabs? lol))
"Damn," Zee swears, "Gaston, draw a weapon and help, or go hide in Cameron's ditch." Zee lets the cantrip loose, without her express efforts the symbols quiver and grow dim fading from view.
She pulls a sparkling stone, a smooth pebble, from a hidden pocket in her bodice. She whispers to herself words and phrases that seem to align in her memory, and in her fingers the stone is laced with lines of silver power. Soon she holds a radiant drop of silver light, a deadly little missile.
"Atlas, which one is the worst threat?" Zee questions...
----- Actions Actions Delayed until Atlas points out target or engages target Casts: Magic Missile for 5 points damage on Atlas' choice or Atlas' target
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d4+1=5 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 10:16:16 AM ((OOC: My work life and personal life have reared their ugly heads, and I have little to no mental powers. What is wrong with my equipment tabs? lol))
"Damn," Zee swears, "Gaston, draw a weapon and help, or go hide in Cameron's ditch." Zee lets the cantrip loose, without her express efforts the symbols quiver and grow dim fading from view.
She pulls a sparkling stone, a smooth pebble, from a hidden pocket in her bodice. She whispers to herself words and phrases that seem to align in her memory, and in her fingers the stone is laced with lines of silver power. Soon she holds a radiant drop of silver light, a deadly little missile.
"Atlas, which one is the worst threat?" Zee questions...
----- Actions Actions Delayed until Atlas points out target or engages target Casts: Magic Missile for 5 points damage on Atlas' choice or Atlas' target
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Friday November 21st, 2014 12:10:33 PM
OOC The same 7600 gp in your woldian wealth column that I didn't see is the only problem I see Cade. That and the crafting time next to it.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=14 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=21 ; d4-1=3 ; d4-1=1 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 12:46:34 PM
Well heck, even if I can get a couple of them to stop for a while, that's more than I can do damage-wise. I keep playing my banjo, to keep as many as I can distracted while the rest of the group takes care of the others. And I continue to make sure none get close enough to Irdalas, though. As I'm playing, I move east just a little (to 20.12).
(d20+6 perform banjo check of 14)
If some get within range to go "hand-to-hand", I attack one with a flurry-of-blows.... trying to use my knees and elbows so not as to come in direct contact with their fungus. fungi? My mind then starts to wander.....
Why did the mushroom always get invited to all the parties? . . . . . . . because he's a fun gi!!!! :)
Was there a battle going on here?
(Hit AC 8 for 3 damage, and AC 21 for 1 damage)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+4=18 ; d8+3=5 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+4=11 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 4:40:38 PM
As the little creature charges at Carver he lowers his lance and catches the creature for some damage. (AoO 18, damage 5) He switches the lance for his longsword, but doesn't attack with it. He just stomps on it twice with his hooves. (bludgeon damage) Hoof #1 12 damage 6 Hoof #2 18 damage 8
Carver yells out, "Leave us alone, we don't want to fight you." Intimidate 11
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Friday November 21st, 2014 5:01:46 PM
Add +4 to the Intimidate for being larger than they are. total roll 15
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20=7 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 5:49:08 PM
"We do not wish to harm you! Now stop attacking us!" Irdalas bellows as he shoot his 2 arrows at the feet of the creatures attacking the centaur.
Ooc: aid another intimidate: 7 fails
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+5=18 ; d8+3=8 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 7:15:25 PM "Zee, back by the tree (8.11), quick before it gets here. I've got this one..."
Atlas swings his sword at the creature next to Gaston and easily swipes through the creatures soft body. For all accounts it should be dead, but it is clearly not human, so Atlas watches just to make sure it falls.
Atlas looks back at Mack and yells "Mack, if I get stuck because I'm laughing at you, you're going to regret it." He smirks as he turns away, but his face turns serious as soon as it sees Gaston. No time address him...
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+3=22 ; d8=4 ; Saturday November 22nd, 2014 6:17:50 AM
I take aim and with my bow and let lose and arrow at the creature moving from the west towards Gaston.(8,11) (attack roll = 22 damage = 4)
Hearing Mack still playing I think to myself that little man is just plain crazy but funny as hell! What he up to now?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20=3 ; Saturday November 22nd, 2014 9:02:53 PM
I take a shot at the enemy creature closest to Gaston with my heat-ray vision.
(d20 heat ray vision check of 3) Once again, my shot was so far off, it appears no one can even tell that I can do that. All the better...... for now.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 23rd, 2014 12:19:35 AM ((OOC: Mack? Has heat rays?))
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Sunday November 23rd, 2014 7:37:45 AM
OOC: Only in his mind. He has LOTS of special powers, as far as HE's concerned. :)
Just wait until you hear him play harmonica. That's ANOTHER special power he thinks he has that he doesn't. ;)
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20+2=16 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=15 ; Sunday November 23rd, 2014 10:42:20 PM OOC: Carver, no AoO against a charging opponent. Cameron tries to use his whip to disarm the small vegepygmy threatening Gaston, but misses. Crosseye quickly fires on the vegepygmy creeping between the trees, and pierce its head with an arrow, from side to side. The creature seemingly ignores the arrow, unaffected. Atlas signals Zee the vegepygmy and the girl lets a glowing stone fly towards it. The stone catches it in the middle of the chest, taking it out of combat. Mack keeps playing but he quickly realizes it is not working anymore, as all the small creatures keep advancing. One of them reaches him and he tries to kick it, but only one kick connects, but makes minimum effect on the creature. Mack looks at the creature intently, as if trying to make it burst in flames. The creature looks at its body. Nothing has happened. What is in the halfling mind? Carver starts to stomp the unarmed vegepygmy that attacked him to a pulp while telling them he don't want to fight them. The irony. The two closest attackers get demoralized. Irdalas let's two arrows against the vegepygmy at 20,20, and one of his arrows pierce the middle of it's small body. The vegepygmy seems unaffected and continues his attack, ignoring the arrow poking from its chest. Atlas attacks the vegepygmy nest to Gaston, cutting it in half. Even as it's eyes, or whatever it has for eyes, keeps moving and observing, the rest of it's small body remains still, while a green ichor or sap slowly drains to the ground from it's body halfs. It is out of combat. Gaston looks at the dead creature, and his jaw drops. "What is it? Why it tried to kill me? Help me! Defend me!" At Zee's words he somehow manages to draw his weapon and stumbles to the middle of the camp. "To me! Help me!" ---- The enemies keep pressing their attack, now avoiding the vines more frequently. One of them, in the north, go directly to the stump with the vipers, and suddenly stops there, when the vipers attack him. Others are still stuck in the thorny bushes, advancing very slowly. Another one gets trapped by the Assassin Vine's animated plants, and the vine itself coils around it, squishing it and devouring it rapidly. Then it proceeds to make its animated plants to grab three other of the small attackers, who remain helpless. It seems the vine will eat plenty today. One vegepygmy manages to reach Gaston, but without enough time to attack him. Another one reaches, and attacks, Cameron. The small cleric barely can move again, avoiding the long spear. Two attack the banjo welding Mack, but he uses his ability and a well placed parry with the instrument to avoid being hit. A last one attacks Carver, still shaken at seeing his mate destroyed by the centaur. The long spear thrust seems well aimed to the centaur head, but Carver ducks and escapes harm. Your turn! Battle Map
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20-1=8 ; d20+8=10 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 12:18:18 AM
Cameron backs away from the attacker in front of him to Gaston's side ( move to 15/13). from there his whip flicks out again at the attacker nearest Gaston (the one in 14/15)again his whip fails to disarm the creature. Cameron worries that the others will not fall back too. So long as none of them get isolated, they should be able to cut the little walking shrubs down. Then it strikes him... "The arrows aren't hurting them because they are like a bush! There is nothing vital to hit inside them! Slash them or bash them like Carver, heck, they might even burn."
Disarm vs DC 11, 8 +2 for the Disarm ability of a whip misses. Cameron provokes an AoO from anything near enough to hit him, which is nothing at the moment. Perception 10
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+3=15 ; d20+3=8 ; d4-1=1 ; d4-1=2 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 7:28:00 AM
I hear Gaston's plea, but I only move towards him if Irdalas does. If so, I move with Irdalas; otherwise, I hold my ground to protect him where he's at, hoping he can shoot flaming arrows, or something. If we do move, I intend to do so slowly so as not to get attacked extra as we fall back.
I attack the vegepygmy most threatening to us (19.11) with a flurry of blows, again trying not to make actual contact with my skin if possible. (Hit AC 15 for 1 damage, and AC 8 for 2 damage).
I wonder if MY attacks harm these creatures, but then, I'm not sure I could really tell since my attacks don't really harm ANY creature much. ;)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+4=18 ; d20+4=17 ; d20-1=13 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=6 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 12:41:46 PM
Carver pivots and again stomps with both hooves, following up with his sword as an afterthought. (secondary)
Hoof #1 18 damage 5 Hoof #2 17 damage 6 Sword 13
Carver again yells out, "Will you stop attacking, please. I don't want to have to kill you."
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d4+1=2 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 2:12:09 PM
Zee can see all of her traveling companions, except Crosseye in the tree and Atlas at her back. Truth be told, she feels safest next to the warrior and styles herself a good luck charm, or helper, or battle partner.
"Atlas! Cameron has gone to aid Gaston... Bloody nightmares, Cameron is there but his attack missed." Zee relays the events that are happening behind Atlas's back. "Do you want me to take on the one nearest us? (11.13) Or help Cameron? (14.15)"
Zee slips another pebble from under her bodice and reaches for the magic. She can feel a great amount of the energy is gone, but for now she can still cast. Soon, she layers the little bullet in strings of golden light; Zee grasps a sun drop missile. Her breath huffs out, and she can feel her knees turning watery. This magic is taking a great deal from her.
----- Actions Zee delays action for Atlas's next target She fires another Magic Missile, at a significantly reduced, 2 points of damage.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 24th, 2014 2:13:58 PM ((OOC: DM Corsario, can I use Magic Hand to deliver burning wood planks to myself, or others?))
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet Monday November 24th, 2014 3:02:40 PM
Realizing his arrows don't have any effect, Irdalas puts away his bow and grabs his Longsword. He then moves towards Gaston and the campfire (16,14) after tapping on Mack's shoulder. "Time to move back Mack!"
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20-2=9 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+6=25 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 6:39:32 PM
Seeing my arrow had no effect and hearing what Cameron said I jump down from the tree( acrobatics check = 9?) and as I move towards the creature draw my great axe (use quick draw and move to 10,13). When I get in range I take a mighty swing with it.(creature 11,13)
---------- Jump down acrobatic = 9 not if I have to roll so did Use quick draw to draw great axe free action Move to 10,13 move action Attack roll 9 Damage 25
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 24th, 2014 7:35:05 PM
OOC Your great axe does a d20 damage? That is one GREAT axe!
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d6=1 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+1=17 ; d6=1 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+1=16 ; d6=1 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 11:03:29 PM Cade: You can move logs (if they weight less than 5 lbs.) even if on fire. But is it is still day, and there is no fire yet. Trey: I would recommend for Atlas to ready his attack against the enemy attacking you. That way you can get right in the action. Sorry couldn't wait for you longer. Cameron falls back towards Gaston and tries to disarm an attacker, unsuccessfully. Carver stopms over another of the small creatures. His hooves tinted green with the ichor that pours from them. The creatures seems unable to understand his pleas to stop the fight, or maybe they are ignoring him. Mack tries to hit one of the creatures, but fails to strike it. He and Irdalas fall back to the center of the camp. Crosseye jumps from the tree, and feels his knee bend off a little in a hurtful way (1 point of nonlethal damage). But he bit his lips and quickly attacks one of the small cretures, but misses it. Zee lets another magic peeble fly towards the creature closests to Atlas. It hits, but the creature keeps standing. Gaston sees many of you around him, and seems to get hold of his senses. He makes a wild swing with his sword against the vegepygmy next to him and he cleanly cuts it in half. He smiles, and stands tall, while saying in a deep commanding voice, full of himself. "Well done people! Keep them at bay! Carver, come over here and protect the south side. You, come and join us!" - he syas towars Crosseye, Atlas and Zee. --- One of the creatures charge from the west side towards Carver, so far the most dangerous enemy they see. The long spear passes a few inches from one of the centaur flanks, without hitting him, parried by his shield. The three vegepygmies in the south try to free themselves form the animated plants controlled by the assasin vine. One manages to and reach the safety of the camp dirt floor, but tired up is unable to advance anymore. Another is unable to escape. The last one manages to move just to be contricted to death by the assasin vine branches. On the north-east side there are five enemies, one of them charges Cameron and the other Mack, making those clickling sounds while they do it. Cameron is able to use his whip to parry the enemy longspear, but Mack's hand suffers a cut while deflecting the attack aimed for his heart (1 point of damage). The other 3 vegepygmies manage to get out of the thorn bushes, and start to make a lot of the clickling noises. They seems like preparing to charge. On the north side a vegepygmy keeps dealing with the vipers in the stump, while other charges against Atlas. Zee's eyes grow while when it sees the vegepygmy long spear hit Atlas dead center over his heart. She turs to see Atlas face, and her brain doesn't register why he is smiling. His armor absorved the hit, and protected him from most of the damage (1 hp damage to Atlas). The enemy next to Crosseye responds to his attack, but the Ranger, even with his sore knee, is able to avoid the attack. --- Your Turn! Battle Map
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Monday November 24th, 2014 11:44:49 PM
Holding my post. DM's you have mail. Everyone else, roll damage for any attacks, hit or not this round. Most likely I will be boosting all of your attacks.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday November 25th, 2014 12:45:19 AM
Ooc sorry damage is a d12 forgot to change roller but I missed so no harm. also do I have a movement penalty for my knee?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 12/13 Character Sheet d20+5=10 ; d8+3=11 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 3:16:36 AM
Atlas draws his sword back and strikes at the creature that just attacked him, but this time his swing passes only through the air as the creature easily dodges the blow.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday November 25th, 2014 9:38:42 AM ((OOC: Test))
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+4=7 ; d20+4=17 ; d20-1=4 ; d6+3=8 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 10:23:40 AM
Carver hates having to kill these creatures, and all because that fool refused to accept that the woods were alive.... He has tears running down his face as he once again tries to stomp on the creature attacking him. Just taking the attacks would do nothing but get him killed. He learned while with the Mailed Fist, protecting himself had to be very high on the list, and he's been asking them to stop.....
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d4+1=5 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 10:45:25 AM ((OOC: Message board is doing wonky stuff at work today, btw are we playing everyday of the holiday?))
"OH! Gods, Atlas?!" Zee gasps and then understands, Armor, you are a sheltered little ninny, Orba. Zee recovers from the shock of battle with a stupid attempt to drive the vegepygmies off, "Shoo! Get out of here, run off, shoo!"
Zee looks up and see the critters in the northeast corner escaping the thorn bushes and prepping a charge. "HEY! Watch out, Mack, Irdalas, Cameron! They are coming for you!" Zee wraps the magic around yet another pebbles and launches the missile at the creep leading his companions (19.12).
"I can't do that trick much more, Atlas!" Zee says, and her forehead breaks out in several ----- Actions Zee casts Magic Missile at Vegepygmy on [19.12] for 5 points of damage.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 8/9 Character Sheet d20+3=7 ; d20+3=12 ; d4-1=0 ; d4-1=0 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 1:10:45 PM
Hoping if we concentrate our attack on Cameron and I we finish it off quicker, I do a flurry of blows on the little creature (15.12).
(Hit AC 7 for 1 damage, and AC 12 for 1 damage)
"Hey Crosseye... why did you switch your GREAT axe to a MEDIOCRE axe?" :)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday November 25th, 2014 3:22:09 PM
Cameron scoots behind Iraldas and says a prayer to Jancassais. " Lady of Vengeance, we have tried as best we can to not offend the denizens of this wood, but still they attack us. Lend my comrades your blessing so that we may stop them." 8 small sickly green balls of light leap from Camerons hands and land on the top of each of his companion's heads. Making them less fearful and giving them a bit of divine aid to strike their foes.
Move to 16.15 and cast Bless
Bless 1 of 10 rounds used Bless fills your allies with courage. Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Bless counters and dispels bane.
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+4=14 ; d8=6 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 4:54:52 PM
Irdalas dashes towards the pygmee attacking his friend Mack and swings at it with his longsword. "Nobody touches my Halfling!"
--------------------- OOC: Hit 14 for 6 damage
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 10/11 Character Sheet d20+5=23 ; d12+6=12 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 8:20:15 PM
I take another swing at the bush thing (11,13) with GREAT AXE!
"Mack someday I will name a great axe I own after you!" I yell back in jest!
-------- Attack roll = 23 Damage = 12. ( ya I did it right this time)
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20+1=18 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+1=19 ; d6=2 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+1=20 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+7=27 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 12:41:20 AM OOC: Crosseye: No, no penalty for your knee. Is Role-play only. After your excellent attack you can move, if you want to. Mack: You could also use the Aid Another action. Zee: I am saying that she takes a 5' step to get way from the enemy next to her, and not cause an Attack of Opportunity. All:Don't forget to take into account the +1 to attack from Cameron. Not sure if we game on Thursday and Friday. I have to say it is not a holiday on México, so I am game. I guess that if all of you can, I can. Carver squish yet another vegepygmy. The others start to look scared to get near the centaur. Atlas try to hit the enemy in front of him, but misses. Zee lets another magic stone fly, now towards the leader of the northeast group, which finds himself with his head ripped open by it, and falls down dead. Mack tries to hit the vegepygmy in front of Cameron, but fails to connect again. Irdalas stands next to him and attacks the other vegepygmy, but it springs out of the way from his sword. Cameron moves back and bless his allies with the power of Jancassais. The vegepygmies seems disconcerted at the meaning of the green balls of light that sprout from the cleric. Crosseye screams and uses his greataxe to hit the small plant creature. As an insect on a windshield, the creature gets splashed by the weapon, hitting it not with the edge, but with the full body, practically disintegrating it. --- The vegepygmy in front of Atlas try to pierce his thigh with it's spear. The lance strikes true, but Irdala's armor deflect the blow, which doesn't hurt him at all. The ones next to Mack attack the halfling monk. He parries one of the spears with his banjo, but half a second later feels the other pierce his side (2 hp damage). The two remaining vegepygmies on the north east try to charge over Mack too, but Irdalas jumps in front of the halfling, covering his flank. The wounds caused by the thorny bushes prevent the vegepygmies to reach the necessary speed, so their attacks lack the power they would have mustered in other circumstances, but they connect anyway, their spears cruelly piercing the elf, who falls to the ground, unconscious, without making any noise, blood splattering on the smiling small creatures. Gaston's eyes grow wide and fearful at the sight of the falling elf, and starts moving backwards, between Cameron and Carver. "They are too many! I think I will go find help, while you resist here!" The vegepygmy in the north finally kills the vipers there, and starts looking for targets to attack. He points his spear at Zee, while making more of the clicking noises. The last enemy on the southeast tries to cross the assassin vine controlled plants area, only to get grabbed by them and being crushed to dead by the vine a second after. The assassin vine will be sated after this battle. The vegepygmy that reached the safety of the dirt camp floor looks at the large centaur in front of him, as well as the macerated bodies of the victims of his hooves below him. He decides, even with it's low intellect, that discretion is the best part of courage. It moves to the west, and then to the north, towards Crosseye. Irdalas is at -1 HP, but wins a Hero Point for helping Mack (if he survives the battle, of course). Your turn!
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d8=4 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 1:13:02 AM " Man up Gaston. They are half your size and hit like children, well angry children, with sharp sticks." Cameron says the last part as Iraldas hits the dirt. "Carver, a little help here? I have a man down and can use a little intimidation." Cameron again prays." Lady of Vengeance, please heal my comrade so that he may take his revenge." With a quick step, Cameron grabs Iraldas, releasing the healing prayer on the elf. Again a sickly green light spreads from his hands, closing some, but not all of Iraldas's wounds. He drags the elf into his square, away from the plant men. " Time to get up elf, no time for napping. You have pygmy's to smite."
Step to 16.14 Spontaneously lose Magic Weapon to cast Cure Light Wounds on Iraldas, healing 5 hit points of damage and attempt to drag him to 16.14 so that he has a chance to stand without being hit immediately again.
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday November 26th, 2014 1:16:41 AM
OOC Iraldas heal 5 hit points. Don't anyone else fall down. It was a great trick, but I can't do it again. Any more healing runs the risk of me healing them as well.
Corsario, I can post without trouble for the rest of the week.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 6/9 Character Sheet d20+4=20 ; d20+4=14 ; d4-1=0 ; d4-1=3 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 8:24:25 AM
I try to hold back my huge smile, as Crosseye mentions naming an axe after me some day. But then, the horrible thought goes thru my head of that axe never doing any damage, and Crosseye falling quickly in battle, cursing my name as he goes down... the disappointment in his eyes burning deep into my soul.
At that moment, a little spear pierces my skin again. They hurt more than I would think, but my pain immediately dissipates as I see Irdalas step in to try to protect me and go down filled with little spears. "NNNNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!" With renewed energy I attack with my little fists, stepping into a position to make sure they can't hit Irdalas more as Cameron works his magic, and pulls him back to a safer position. (Attacking whichever one seems to be the biggest threat to Irdalas at that moment.) (I move into 17.13 if that helps keep them from following Cameron/Irdalas as they move back a little.)
(Hit AC 20 for 1 damage, and AC 14 for 3 damage)
OOC: I applied the +1 to hit, but not to damage. I believe that is correct.? Corsario: Saw your "Aid Another" note. Assuming you mean to pull Irdalas back? I decided to try to hold off the smurflings instead while Cameron pulls him back. I don't want them to be overwhelmed.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d4+1=5 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 12:25:09 PM
Zee refocuses on her surroundings and spots the snake killing fungus-shrub guy. Zee rolls her eyes and shoulders. "Not today, Buddy, this is not your day!"
Zee feels the magic leave her fingers and she is exhausted, there is no more energy to draw upon. As she shakes off the sense of fatigue, Zee can see the "blessing" from Cameron. Ugh, creepy...
----- Actions Zee casts Magic Missile at Vegepygmy on [19.12] for 5 points of damage.
((OOC: I cook Thanksgiving in my family, so I am very busy tomorrow. I intend to stick next to Atlas (preferably Atlas and Crosseye)) and I will pull my dagger to attack. If I miss a post.))
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 4/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+4=13 ; d8=6 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 2:21:38 PM
"Ugh, that hurt.. Is Mack ok?!"
Irdalas gets up and grabs hold of his longsword. He readies himself in case one of them comes near him again.
------------------------------ OOC: Hit 13, 6 dmg
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+4=14 ; d20+4=8 ; d20-1=17 ; d6+3=9 ; d8+3=7 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 2:44:05 PM
Carver turns and trots towards 17/14,18/14,17/15,18/15, when he arrives there he again tries to stomp on the veggie creature. He also swings away with his sword. The tears are streaming down his face as he's forced to attack to defend his new friends as well as Cameron.....
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 10/11 Character Sheet d20+5=13 ; d12+6=11 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 4:11:37 PM
I see Irdalas go down with spears in him but then get up. I hope he is ok! I need to get to them as fast as I can. (Mack and Irdalas) Wit that I attack the creature In front of me (10,14)
If I kill the creature then I move to 14,13. (20') as my movement
OoC About hero points if you use do you get another movement and action or do you just get one or the other?
------- Attack roll = 13+1 = 14 Damage 11
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday November 26th, 2014 4:19:59 PM
Acquiring: Hero points are rewards the DM gives to a player when they perform an action that is heroic in nature. Each character begins play with one hero point at first level. Newly created characters entering a game after first level receive one hero point per level, up to three.
Maximum: A character can have a maximum number of hero points equal to their current level
Spending: You may spend hero points to affect certain die rolls. Using a hero point is a free action. Multiple hero points may be spent in one round. Once used, they are gone and are not regained except when new ones are earned. Hero points may be spent by the player in the following ways:
Bonus: A hero point grants you a +2 bonus to any one d20 roll or +10% to any d100 roll -- you can apply the bonus retroactively after the roll is made. You can use a hero point to grant this bonus to another character, as long as you arte in the same location and your character can reasonably affect the outcome of the roll (such as distracting a monster, shouting words of encouragement, or otherwise aiding another with the check). Hero points spent to aid another character grant a lesser bonus: +1 or +5% retroactively after the roll.
Extra Action: You can spend a hero point on your turn to gain an additional standard or move action.
Inspiration: If you feel stuck at one point in the adventure, you can spend a hero point and petition the DM for a hint about what to do next. If the DM feels that there is no information to be gained, the hero point is not spent.
Reroll: You may spend a hero point to reroll any one d20 or d100 roll you just made. You must take the results of the second roll, even if it is worse.
Atlas Sunowl (Corsario for Trey) d20+6=23 ; d8+3=8 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 11:26:24 PM
Atlas attacks the enemy next to him, cutting it in half in a diagonal angle. He quickly scans the camp, and decides Zee is safe, and Mack needs all the help he can get defending Irdalas. He moves towards Mack, screaming, trying to get the vegepygmies attention off his friends.
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20+7=27 ; d8+1=9 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+1=14 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 11:38:10 PM OOC: All: Normal posting schedule during the Thanksgivings weekend! Cameron: You can't take a 5' step, and then move again. So you can reach Irdalas and heal him, but can't drag him out. Mack: I was thinking in Attack or Defense Aid Another. About the Bless, yes, it is correct, +1 only to attack. Zee: Don't worry, I will post for you if you are unable. Irdalas: If you stand up you will provoke AoO (even if Cameron could drag you 5' back). So I will say you grab your sword and stay down, letting Mack cover you. So you are still prone. Trey: I posted for you, I hope there is no problem. You can post now, and I hope you have a better "schedule" to keep posting. ---- Cameron takes a step forward and heals Irdalas, using the power of his goddess. Mack moves to cover Irdalas, while turned into a storm fists and kicks. One hand connects with a vegepygmy, with minimal effect. The vegepygmy north charges against Zee, its spear pointing at her midriff. With the last of her energy Zee sends her last stone towards it, and catches him in a shoulder, making him spin and fall awkwardly at her feet, dead. Irdalas feels consciousness get back to him, and almost as a reflex grab his sword and swings wildly with it, not hitting anything. He stays down, hoping the vegepygmies ignore him. He feels, more than sees, the hooves of Carver next of him. The centaur has arrived. Carver rears, his hooves attacking the nearest enemy, which cleverly moves away to avoid them. The vegepygmy smiles at his maneuver for a second before the centaur sword pierce him from the top of his head to the middle of his body. Crosseye tries to attack the creature in front of him but the vegepygmy, cautiously, keeps its distance, not giving the ranger an opening to attack. Atlas kills another enemy, and moves to help his friends. Gaston sees the south of the camp is clear from enemies.... he turns, ready to run off... but then he turns, grabs his sword with both hands and charges against Crosseye enemy, while emitting a high pitched scream. The vegepygmy's head fly off, high and away, while ichor sprays on Crosseye face. "I got it! I am the best! We will defeat there abominations! Courage, my minions, I am here!" Crosseye, not threatened anymore, move next to Atlas. ---- The three remaining vegepygmies press together, and concentrate on the small halfling, trying to fell another foe. Mack feels like thousands of spears try to kill him, but he manages to use his speed to avoid a couple of them. And then he feels the sharp pain of a spear digging into his flank (5 points damage). --- Your turn! Battle Map
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=9 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 12:45:23 AM
Cameron's whip again snakes out and licks the spear of one of Mack's attackers. And again it fails to find a hold. Shrugging at his lack of effectiveness, Cameron grabs Iraldas by the straps of his armor and drags him back a few feet, so that he can stand without being struck down.
Attempt a disarm against the opponent in 16.12 9 vs DC 11 fails, didn't miss by 5 so not disarmed, once again provoking any opponents around me for AoO, none present so no AoO. Drag Iraldas to 16.14 giving Carver room to move up and allowing Iraldas to stand without provoking AoO.
Bless 3 of 10 rounds expended, +1 to friendly attacks and saves vs fear. 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 d20+4=24 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=19 ; d20-1=9 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=8 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 1:26:44 AM
Carver steps up diagonally to 18/13,19/13,18/14,19/14. Again, he stomps down...., this time he lands a solid thwump (possible crit, not confirmed) on the veggycritter in the middle, and his other hoof comes down on the one on the end...... Having landed both hooves, he is crying so hard that he misses entirely with his sword attack.....Hearing Gaston "You will shut up, or my next hooves might just land on your toes. These forest creatures are only attacking because you have failed your test. When the Chancers learn the extant of your failure, I imagine you will never be inducted to their Club." At this point Carver really does not care anymore what this fool thinks, and if he doesn't earn any pay for this, oh well, he's scrimped before... Heck, he was almost starving when he joined the Mailed Fist... He'd find some way to survive....
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 1/9 Character Sheet d20+4=17 ; d20+4=20 ; d4-1=1 ; d4-1=0 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 7:10:50 AM
Ouch! I really feel the pain of that last spear, now realizing that I've been getting lucky so far. The full potential of those spears is a little more than I originally thought.
I'm glad to see Irdalas's eyes open again and his wounds healing as he gets pulled back. I cover them as I lash out at one of the smurflings, trying to hit the one most injured if I can tell quickly. (Hit AC 17 for 1 damage, and AC 20 for 1 damage). I feel myself getting dizzy as I lose blood, but I feel confident that my friends will finish them off quickly before I am struck again.
I get ready to lay down next to Irdalas for a quick nap.
OOC: I'm not sure how simultaneous our attacks are. I'd probably normally attack 18.12, but Carver may have killed it already. Also, am I impacted at all that I only have 1 hit point (dizzy or such), or am I still basically "full strength" until I hit 0?
Happy USA Thanksgiving!!!!!!! :)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday November 27th, 2014 7:15:01 AM
OOC You are good to go until 0 hit points.The damage has no noticeable effect on your abilities. Roleplaying your wounds is always a bonus though.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=12 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 8:17:27 AM
Zee can see that the tougher, well trained men have dispatched all but one. To dig into that would be stupid, so she maintains a distance and searches the tree line for more danger. Soon her mind is filled with different emotions. Atlas has been so brave, and Crosseye has tried to keep a cheerful face up in battle, but you can see how much this hurts him to be at odd's with the forest's creatures.
Zee looks over to the flashing hooves and sword of the Centaur. Oh! Poor Carver! He is so sweet and gentle and he is covered in green ichor. Poor Taur, how he must suffer. He is the instrument of Death, and he knows that it could have been avoided. Cameron, Mack, and Irdalas are all there. Little Mack can't last much longer, I hope that Cameron can offer him some help. Oh gods, is Irdalas moving again? I thought he was hurt worse than that.
Gaston! He is spouting off and making noise as always. Zee starts to think of the things that can been done to properly punish Gaston's behavior. As much as I would like to tie him to a tree, it will take something else to end Gaston. I do wish he would at least put his pants back on. He looks so ridiculous. ((OOC: I assume that Gaston is still somewhat drunk and half dressed from his earlier "performance." Zee sucker punched him and then he started leading the battle.))
----- Actions
Zee keeps her dagger ready. Zee scans the woods for further attack Perception Check 1d20+2= 12
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 12/13 Character Sheet d20+5=18 ; d8+3=8 ; d20+5=10 ; d8+3=11 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 1:51:26 PM
Atlas moves in behind the mold creatures and attacks with a slicing blow, cutting the first creature down. As has happened to him before, the fear of one of his comrades falling to these creatures overwhelms him and he finds the speed and strength to attack again, but this time it is just not enough as his blade misses its mark.
------------------------------------- Atlas moves to 16.11 and attacks 17.12. 1d20+5=18 1d8+3=8
Atlas uses a hero point and attacks 16.12. 1d20+5=10 1d8+3=11`
ooc: My apologies everyone! No excuses, just been a tough week with my move. I had every intention of posting, I just fell asleep. Thank you Corsario for posting for me, it is much appreciated! I should be OK posting tomorrow and I'll post again on Saturday to make up.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 4/10 Arrows: 213 Character Sheet d20+4=14 ; d8=1 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 5:09:00 PM
Being out of harms way thanks to Cameron, Irdalas manages to get back up on his feet. He looks at Gaston as he is making a fool of himself and only gets angrier. Is this the man I'm risking my life for?! He readies himself in case of those creatures comes near him again. He really has no business being anywhere near the enemy, as he just so elegantly proved.
------------------------------------------------------ OOC: 14 to hit, 1 dmg
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 10/11 Character Sheet d20+5=13 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 5:42:52 PM
I move into range of any of the live creatures and take another swing. Another close miss!!!!
I am kind of glad I am just missing. Maybe I will be able to just scare them off with my close swings. My heart is breaking with each one dying and all they are doing is defending there home from that disrespectful ignorant man. He keeps shooting off his mouth also. He needs to be brought down a few notches and learn a lot more about nature. He will have to pay. Their (creatures) blood is on his hands. If I have to do it so be it.
------- Move to 16,13 or close to any if alive creatures Attract any that are still alive attack roll 13+1(bless) miss again like last roll
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday November 27th, 2014 7:08:41 PM
As Atlas drops the last opponent, Cameron speaks to his friends. " Crosseye, gather the bodies of those fallen over by you, Atlas, the ones behind you and Carver grab the ones you downed on the south side of camp,Leave their weapons behind. Bring them here next to Mack and the rest of our wounded. Maybe I can save some of them too." Once the bodies and his wounded comrades are gathered together Cameron will channel energy to heal them. As he does so, he says a prayer to Jancassais. " Lady of vengeance, you grant me the power to channel your energy through my body to mend the wounds of the injured. Mend the wounds of my fallen enemies as well. They are disarmed and should not rise up against me, but if I can save even a few, their brethren may not have cause to seek revenge on me or my friends . Lady please grant me this."
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Thursday November 27th, 2014 11:53:17 PM
Cameron tries to disarm an enemy, without success again, and quickly drags Irdalas back, away from danger. That leaves an space open to Carver to move ahead and stomp down another two of the vegepygmies. Mack holds back the pain and fear and keeps his quick movements against the last vegepygmy, managing to hit it twice. But the important part is that he distracts the small creature so Atlas gets on it's back and cuts it down. Irdalas stands and looks to keep attacking, but none remain. Crosseye and Gaston gets near the others, panting. Zee looks around, trying to detect more enemies, but everything seems clear. Cameron channels energy to heal, trying to revive even some of the wounded enemies, but none of the small creatures survives. Gaston tries to recompose himself. "Excellent work, my fellow adventurers, we are victor..." - he stops talking, a green color in his face. He turns and starts barfing in the ground, sick... You won! Each of you get 200 XP. Each vegepygmy carries 3 Goodberries which heal d4 hp It is starting to get dark now... how do you prepare for the night?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 1/9 Character Sheet d20+1=15 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+2=9 ; Friday November 28th, 2014 8:20:13 AM
Before sitting down myself for a rest, I look around to see who needs some healing. Looks like Irdalas, so I focus on him first, thanking him for protecting me as well. I'm sure those spears would have been in me if not for him.
"I hate to burn up spells and items if we don't need to, but we should probably also be prepared for more attacks soon, or even over night. So I'll focus on Long-Term Care for everyone (says I can do 6), while you guys can decide on using up any remaining spells and such." As I look around then, I notice that it's really just Irdalas and I that need the attention. ;)
(d20+1 heal check of 15) on Irdalas (maybe getting addition bonus from another Aiding me as well?)
I'm trying to make sure that fungus isn't doing anything weird, as well.
(d20+6 herbalist check of 26) Natural 20! (d20+2 survival check of 9)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d6=5 ; Friday November 28th, 2014 8:57:39 AM
From the channel energy everyone heals 5 we have 54 good berries which each heal 1d4 damage
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+4=21 ; Friday November 28th, 2014 12:01:37 PM
Carver looks around, crying openly at the destruction the party had caused. It may have been them or us he thought, but it was unnecessary. He looks at Cameron, a hard look comes across his face, like it did that afternoon in the hidden supply room when he attacked the Sargent who was stealing from the Fist. He walks directly over to Gaston. He grabs the man by his lapels, pulls him up face to face. "From now until we return to the Tree, you will not open your mouth, unless you are directly asked a question, you will do as you are told, by anyone of us, as if you were a toddler and not smart enough to live, which you aren't. Because if you fail to follow these instructions, I will leave you here in these living woods to get out on your own. Is that understood? And Yes, I expect an answer from you, so speak." With each sentence he seems to punctuate them with a hoof stomp and a shake of Gaston, to be sure his point is getting through to the man. The anger is clearly written all over Carvers face, the green Veggiepygmy paste is covering Carver from the hooves all the way to his upper legs. "If you follow these instructions, I will say nothing to the Chancers, if you don't follow them, I will tell them just how unfit your are to join them."
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=11 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+6=14 ; Friday November 28th, 2014 4:49:58 PM
Doing as Cameron had ask I move the dead bodies to the pile with a very heavy heart and slump over tried. As he says his prayer I bow my head in respect for the dead. This should not have happened, such useless death we should all live in peace and with one another.
My anger then goes towards Gaston but before I could I act I see the centaur get to him first. I hear what he says to him and give him my approval and then throw him my rope with a nod. "If you need it"
I then look over the camp and get to resetting the traps and doings some cleaning. I head over to the stomp with the vipers and try to calm then again and give the some peace. (wild empathy) Now for Assassin vine. I head to it. "I hope you ate well, my friend, Now it is time to be calm and at peace (wild empathy)
With that being done I think it is time to have a bit to eat myself I the evening is still young. I take out some trail rations to eat.
[b]"Hay Mack! You know any songs or music to hornor the dead. I think these creature should at least get that!
------- Wild empathy on vipers = 11 Wild empathy on assassin vine = 11 Perception on camp and reset traps = 14
OoC Added/fixed carrying weight to sheet
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Friday November 28th, 2014 4:58:19 PM
OoC I was wondering I have the wand of CLW should I not pass it on to one of spell casters now. We have a few now and for me to use it or equip it I have to use an action first (equip switch from weapon to wand) then another to use it. So takes two rounds where a caster might be able to have it in hand already?
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+3=19 ; Friday November 28th, 2014 7:46:17 PM ((OOC: I will post later in the weekend.))
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Friday November 28th, 2014 11:57:16 PM OOC: Waiting for the rest before posting
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+4=5 ; d20+6=22 ; Saturday November 29th, 2014 12:43:55 AM
Atlas takes a moment to catch his breath. He watches Cameron gather the berries and feels the healing wash over him from his divine blessing. He also watches the drama unfold with Gaston and Carver. He walks over and puts a hand on Carver as he is wrapping up. It is not a hand to say stop, but rather a supporting hand that says he's got your back and feels your pain. When Carver finishes Atlas speaks up, "Carver, you are right to be furious and I agree that either Gaston follows orders from here on out or we address it. However, no matter what happens from here on out, the Chancers are going to know every action of this man. Hiding it will only allow him to cause others pain and I cannot allow that. Also, as much as I would love to leave this man to fend for himself, we must remember the good in ourselves and not allow his ignorance to impact our judgement. If he does not listen, we will tie him up, gag him, and make him walk with us or we'll drag him. Leaving him here to die makes us no better than he. You know this, you're just furious, and rightfully so."
Atlas turns to Gaston, "Gaston, you're an idiot. You'll listen to what Carver said and you'll do as you are told. You are not causing more pain to this forest nor are you putting us further at risk. One mistep and I'll use my socks for the gag." Atlas pauses to ensure he has Gaston's full attention, then he very deliberately says, "Do you fully understand?"
Anyone watching the exchange will note that Atlas is tense and is ready to strike should Gaston decide to mouth off again.
If Gaston mouths off then Atlas strikes him with his fist: 1d20+4=5 (roll of 1...let's hope Gaston is too scared of the two of them to mouth off, especially with the intimidate)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Saturday November 29th, 2014 1:22:49 AM
Cameron heads over to Gaston's pack, removing his spade. With a nod to carver, he walks to the western side of the camp and starts digging a communal grave for the pygmies. He knows Carver will eventually came to his sense, and he wants to get ahead of the game. Carver will want to honor his god and set the pygmies off to Gargul's realm as is right. Carver has supported Cameron, so Cameron does the same with Carver now. When asked about the wand, Cameron shakes his head. " You are capable of using it without difficulty. If in the middle of a fight I am out of spells and need it, I'll find it on you while you fight and get it. What's important is that if I fall and can't heal people any more you have it and can."
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 d4=4 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=26 ; Saturday November 29th, 2014 11:36:28 AM
If the berries seem safe, I eat one of those. (Heal 4 - I am fully healed now.)
(d20+6 herbalist check of 15)
"I sure do know a few songs that would seem to fit, Crosseye."
I head over to help Cameron with the burying of the vegepygmies. Once finished, I play an appropriate song of both sadness and respect for them.
(d20+6 perform banjo check of 26) (Natural 20)
I pretty much just ignore Gaston.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=19 ; Sunday November 30th, 2014 1:11:59 AM
After a stern look at Gaston, Atlas goes about preparing for the evening. "We don't know that this will be the end of it, or if it is just the beginning. To that end, let's stay sharp again this evening. Zee, you're on first watch with me. Gaston, you are no longer required on watch."
Atlas prepares himself something to eat and spends the rest of the evening catching up with everyone. He then prepares for his shift as the rest of the party tries to get some sleep.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 30th, 2014 4:27:19 PM
Zee watches all that unfolds, and as the testosterone and anger fades, she walks up to the group. "Gaston has held back information. He has been sent to complete a task, and I believe that he has been given some item or set of instructions. We do not know what that is, and it has caused our distress."
She looks at Carver, "You have a funeral to get to, Man of the gods." Zee offers to take a brush and uses a prestidigitation to help clean the Paladin. She does not care for religion, but she feels the keen loss of these creatures and she looks to the paladin for comfort and solace. When the centaur is clean and presentable she helps bury the vegepygmies.
Zee says a word over the graves of the small things. "To you that the veggie-men served. We have angered you, and we have come into this wood with little respect or understanding. I wish to atone for my sins. Please accept this my favorite cup." She takes out her china cup, "My aunts gave this cup to me, and it is my finest possession..."
Zee fills the cup with dirt and places one of the magic berries in the cup, then she covers the berry and waters the ground. She sets the cup down in the fresh turned graves, "This is my offer, my finest possession, I put back small portion of what was lost, and I offer my blood." Zee pulls her dagger and sprinkles her blood on the cup and grave.
When her cut is clean and bandaged, her dagger cleaned and put away, she turns and gathers the men. "We have never known what Gaston is doing in this wood, and I do not believe that we will ever survive if we don't know the actual, exact, and total truth of what Gaston was to do in this forest. We will not survive the journey out, if we remain unenlightened."
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 30th, 2014 6:44:18 PM " Let him be. Let him play his game, and we'll play ours. He brought you as witnesses, right? Keep your recriminations and scoldings to yourself. It is energy you will need. He will never hear the words you say, or comprehend them. He is a town mayor that never leaves his townhouse. He never sees his subjects, just has contempt for them" "There are ways to find out what he is about. Asking will do no good. If you truly wish to know, leave camp before he awakes in the morning and hide in the woods to watch him. He will notice we are all gone and either panic, and try to complete his task, or panic and run. I feel the panic part is inevitable." " As for me, I don't care about his task, or what he is hiding. I said I would accompany him, and in an uncharacteristic fashion, I plan to do so. I have left people behind before, broken my word before, but not this time. If he lives through it, hurrah. If not, I can survive here. The Lady has shielded me thus far, she will continue to do so. She has a plan for me."
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 1/4 channels used 52 goodberries remaining.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Sunday November 30th, 2014 7:04:24 PM
Carver thanks Zee for helping to clean the veggie-mush off his legs and their armor, then he proceeds over to where Cameron had been preparing the remains for burial. He watches as they are set into the grave, when Cameron looks to him for words, Carver speaks..... "Lord Gargul, Lord of Life and Death, please hear the words this unworthy petitioner. While we, may be here in these living woods on a just cause, I believe it was due to one of our members that caused these defenders to attack us. I know not if they have a Soul for you to accept or not, but I believe that they faithfully did all that they could to fulfill the duty they owed to the Woods. Having done so, even in defeat, they deserve entrance to the lands of rest, where they can be honored as is their due. Thank You , Lord Gargul for hearing mt petition, we will lay their mortal forms to rest with respect and pray that if they have souls, they too will find the rest they deserve." As Carver finishes his prayer, he helps to cover bodies and gets ready for the night, not feeling like eating anything.....
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=11 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+7=18 ; Sunday November 30th, 2014 7:22:50 PM
I feel a little out-of-place, not feeling that quite the pomp and circumstance is needed for the little creatures. I do feel like their deaths were unnecessary, but still a little surprised by the majority of the reactions and drama afterwards as well.
I take a break, sit down, and begin working on my new song for Gaston, stealing largely from a song I had heard about Brave Sir Robin.
(d20+9 stealth check of 22) (d20+7 perception check of 18)
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Sunday November 30th, 2014 8:21:41 PM
Mack examines the enemies bodies, and then himself. After examining them he realizes they are fabled Vegepygmys, and luckily are not infectious, as none of them seem to be a chieftain. He also makes sure the berries are good, which they are, as well and magical and wonderful to the taste. Carver goes to Gaston, and have some very stern words with the nobleman... only after finish telling them he realized the horrid puke and alcohol smell emanating from Gaston, making the centaur fell sick. Gaston mumbles intelligible some words but finally ends only stuttering one. "Ye-Ye-Yes" He also turns and nods to Atlas. He seems really intimidated, and as soon as Carver release him will go quietly to wash somehow and then to get in his expensive sleeping bag to sleep. Crosseye starts cleaning the camp, and check the vipers. They are dead, killed by the vegepygmy that passed there. The Assassin Vine has collected the bodies of its victims near it's root, and is inactive. It will only fight now in self defense. It won't help you anymore. Cameron digs a pit where the bodies are interred. You only wish the forest sense the respect and grief you have for the creatures. Carver directs a petition for Lord Gargul. Mack starts to sing a dirge for them, and even the forest sounds seems to follow the Monk's tune. Then Zee performs a simple offering to the dead creatures, as well as the forest. You get the feeling you have ease the forest, at least for now, granting you some hours of peace. Cameron thinks it is a good idea to abandon Gaston... Atlas and Zee take the first watch, which passes uneventfully. Who takes the second? Mack and Irdalas? Do you take new defensive measures?
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Sunday November 30th, 2014 10:49:44 PM
OOC We have a watch order on our Woldipedia page, substitute Zee for Gaston. I didn't advocate abandoning him. I said if they wanted to know his secrets, leave him alone and when he panics he will show you who he really is. In fact Cameron said exactly the opposite of your synopsis, that he wasn't going to leave him.
IC Cameron will examine the vipers as well. He reverently removes them from the stump, saving them for later. At Midnight, when Cameron prays, he does so over the mass grave. He mentions to Jancassais that the forest is justified in it's revenge, and hopes it has been sated. He offers the vipers to her as a sacrifice and thanks her for them. They played their part in keeping him safe, and he thanks her for them.
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used 52 goodberries remaining.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 211 Character Sheet Monday December 1st, 2014 3:00:46 AM
Irdalas is deeply saddened by the slaughtering but hopes his wounds sated the blood thirst of the forest. "I will keep my usual watch with Mack, I don't think this night is over. Let's also get some fires going. When the fires are crackling, Irdalas prepares some of his rations. A warm meal will do him good.
As for Gaston, this man has lost every ounce of respect, but his friends seem to have taken care of this.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Monday December 1st, 2014 7:18:08 AM
OOC: Yep, Irdalas and I on 2nd watch.
IC: I'm no expert on setting traps, but I do my best, along with the rest of the group, to set up our camp in preparation of a night attack as well. We get that fire going, and continue using the thorns and large log as well to at least put us in a better position should we get attacked at night.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Monday December 1st, 2014 10:19:46 AM
As Atlas wraps up his watch he wakes up Irdalas and Mack. He then takes a final walk around camp to make sure everything is in order, adjusting the thorn bushes a smidge, stoking the fire, etc. He then takes his bedroll out and lays it by the fire in the center of camp. He removes his armor and lays it out next to his bedroll along with his shield and sword, then he finally lays down and is snoring by the time his head hits the ground.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Monday December 1st, 2014 1:20:34 PM
Zee is very happy to take the watch with Atlas. This means that she can talk to him about an idea she had during the battle, "Atlas, I bought this long knife, a kukri, in Plateau City, and I want to be taught how to use it."
Zee talks to Atlas during the watch about welding daggers and knives and how to attack and defend. She is a difficult but eager student. A little to stubborn and impatient to pick up any skill, but she seems committed to learning any way.
Zee looks at Atlas, "Cameron is wrong about the way to handle Gaston. He is self-centered and superior. He must be confronted directly and we must threaten what he cares about, Joining the Chancers. When he was drunk he started to tell what he was supposed to do in this wood, but he is either sworn to secrecy or he thinks that we are poor, and that makes us too stupid and simple to be told what he is doing."
Zee takes a breathe, "I know that Crosseye, Irdalas, and Carver have been very compassionate and generous with the forest. Cameron, You, and I have all seen that the forest is alive in many ways, and Mack has wandered in and out of the trees and paths without so much as a scratch. However, when Gaston says something stupid, the forest reacts violently, and when he is positive about the forest the woods are positive." Zee stops and lets that sink in.
"I am curious, and you should be too: What connection does Gaston have with this forest? He is avoiding telling us key information, and we need to insist that he tell us. Ultimately, everyone allows you to lead, so I am advising you. Get the whole story from Gaston, or take us out of the trees before Gaston kills us."
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 211 Character Sheet Monday December 1st, 2014 3:16:28 PM
OOC: need to go to bed, waiting on DM post :)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Monday December 1st, 2014 4:07:28 PM
Carver takes his regular watch with Cameron, by the time he wakes up he's calmed just a bit, but is still upset over the needless fight the group just participated in..... Looking to Cameron at the beginning of the watch..."Want the Ioun Torch?"
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Monday December 1st, 2014 4:21:31 PM
Knowing that I have to get up early for last watch by myself, now that Zee is grouped up with Atlas, which is find will me. I know I can handle it. Plus it would not be for long as other would be waking up in the morning. I am use to getting up in the wee hour of morning while I was with grandfather. It was nothing to be up much before the sun, starting in my chors plus I like calm of an early morning seeing the world wake up and come to life. There is nothing quite like it see the brith of a new day.
With those last thought I finish my meal. "I am off to get some sleep! See you all in the morning. But don't be afraid to wake me if needed. ." I announce to everyone
"Cameron please make sure I am up for my watch. It has been a long day." I ask him.
I find a nice spot by the fire, lay out my bedroll, place my axe and bow by me, and drift off to sleep.(still in my armor just in case)
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 1:58:33 AM
Mack and Irdalas are in watch, little after midnight, when they sense the air gets colder, and the wind still. They grab their weapons harder while looking around. And then they hear it. A long chilling howl. Wolves. You have 2 rounds to get everybody ready for them. They sounded like 3 or 4.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+2=7 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 6:07:26 AM
I take my signal whistle off my belt and give it a good, loud blow. I would hope that would get at least most of them going, as we certainly don't have time to go person-to-person to wake them up. I spend round 2 trying to get some fire I can use to keep the wolves at bay, placing myself in the best position between the majority of the threat, and the party members still getting up and ready.
I'm HOPING not to have to fight them, but if they are closing in, they must want a fight. I work on keeping them at bay with the fire, taking up a defensive position.
"Nice puppy..... Nice puppy...... Would you like a berry?" I toss a couple of those delicious berries gently on the ground in front of the first one that approaches, as a peace gesture.
I know "handle animal" says "must be trained", but we've also been asked to make that check before. So here it is:
(d20+2 handle animal check of 7)
And, apparently, it doesn't matter. ;) I believe I was just successful in making myself look like a wounded deer.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=7 ; d20+4=20 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 10:15:45 AM
Zee spends both rounds orienting herself to the waking world... err... Wold, and she draws her dagger. She also heels Pips to her side.
"Mack, Sweetie, don't throw berries at the wild, meat-eating wolf pack." Zee thinks to herself, It is like there is some invisible hand steering us into dangerous, murderous troubles.[/l]
----- [i]Actions
Perception Check 1d20+2= 7 (Not ever very alert) Handle Animal 1d20+4= 20 (Pips is ready)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 11:32:08 AM
Cameron , awake and finishing his prayers just after midnight, turns to the mass grave and says, ]b" See, I told you th forest wanted revenge, I only hoped it had had it's fill. May the vipers be a meaningful sacrifice. The wolves will surely be more of a match."[/b] Walking over to the group, Cameron takes the time to ready his whip, casting a light, sickly green in color on it's tip. He also divides the berries between them. Those berries will be most of the healing for the group during the fight. " I studied wolves when I was a ranger. The details are faint to me now, but I know they would have been large enough to serve me as a mount, and were loyal to their pack. If the forest is part of their pack, which I would guess it is, they will not stop attacking until we are dead, and the threat to their pack is neutralized. See to your own healing with the berries. I may not be able to reach you in time otherwise. Keep yous backs to the fire so the cannot surround you."
7 good berries to each person, 3 leftover underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 1/4 channels used
OOC Are my spells and channels restored? Normally I pray for them at midnight, but I have cast them within the past few hours so they may not be restored. If it was later than 4pm when we fought the first time then the spells probably are not. The channels I think are completely up to you. Let me know.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 209 Character Sheet d20+3=11 ; d20+3=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 4:41:02 PM
Irdalas readies his attack with his bow and just as he is about to shout to wake up the rest of the party, Mack pulls out his whistle and does it for him. "[b]On your feet everyone! It's about to get rough[b]"
----------------------------------------------------------- OOC: Rapid shot: 11 and 4 to hit with 1 and 4 damage
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+1=4 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 6:09:30 PM
Carver had gotten up for his regular shift with Cameron at midnight, so he's already armored, he was just eating a quick bite before taking over the duties of keeping watch. He draws his sword as he drops the remains of his midnight meal. He turns to face the howl, "Someone keep watch on the back side, wolves are hunters and circling their prey is common." He guesses he's still tired, not able to really see much....
Perception 4
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 16/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=12 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 9:30:48 PM
Atlas hears the warning and jumps up, quickly becoming fully alert. He grabs his shield and sword, but doesn't have time to put his armor on. He quickly accepts the berries from Cameron, nodding his thanks. He turns his back to the fire and scans the woods for the the wolves, but cannot see them.
Atlas yells to the group as he dashes to their defensive position by the log, "Sounds like they're just out of sight. Everyone get your backs to the log! Mack, Zee, keep an eye behind us. Those wolves can likely jump the log quite easily."
"Irdalas, Crosseye, may your aim be true. They will move in fast, so get as many shots in as you can. We'll keep you protected."
OOC: Do we have any penalties for being tired? I remember at one point I slept in my armor and received a -2 on everything. I'm guessing that only having an hour or two of sleep would likely have the same impact on all of us?
Crosseye - Corsario for Earl d20+3=22 ; d8=7 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 11:30:53 PM
Crosseye rouses up with a jump, and prepares to fire on anything that appears. Attack Roll 22; Damage 7
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d6=6 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 11:40:09 PM OOC: David F: No, Cameron spells are not restored yet. Trey: No penalties yet, either. Mack, after alerting the rest of the party, grabs a burning branch and tries to defend his friends. Zee gets her cat next to her, fearing for it's safety, and prepares for the upcoming combat. Cameron quickly checks everyone has healing berries and shares his knowledge (I have to say very "spot on") on wolves. Carver quickly organizes all in a circular fashion, backs to the fire, to avoid anyone getting separated. Atlas moves behind Irdalas, ready to protect the archer. The angry yellow eyes from a wolf appear west, just inside the range of the fire. Irdalas sensitive eyes see it before the others, and let two arrows fly towards it, but both miss. But when they approach you realize the wolf is not alone. It has a vegepygmy riding it. Gaston gets under his bedroll covers... --- The wolf charges against Irdalas, ready to rip him apart, while the vegepygmy riding it prepares to fire a bola against him. And then Crosseye arrow impacts the wolf flank. The wolf cries and drops, causing the small creature to fly away, falling with force against a rock and ripping his head open. Two other wolves appear, their riders ready to fire bolas against Irdalas. --- Your turn! Please make a perception roll... Battle Map
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=21 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 11:41:42 PM
Hearing the whistle I know something is wrong in an instant I grab my axe and bow and look around. Hear Atlas say get to the log so that is what I do. Sounds like wolfs! I say to the group"Maybe I can calm them!" ( use wild empathy on the closest and first one I see 21 natural 20)
---- OoC thanks for the post I was late tonight not working so sleep alittle more.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=20 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 1:15:08 AM " Atlas, get his other side! " Cameron rushes up to Iraldas's right side and holds his whip out, ready to flick it out and trip the wolf as it charges the Sharpshooter. When it reaches 15 feet from Iraldas, Cameron's whip flicks out, snagging the front leg of the wolf and sending it sprawling.
Readied whip strike attempting to trip the wolf (in 29.18 currently, when it comes within 15' of Iraldas) hits AC 20 vs CMD 18 (16 if it is charging)
7 good berries to each person, 3 leftover underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 1/4 channels used
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+7=18 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 7:58:30 AM
Trying to figure out how I ended up on the wrong side of camp in protecting the group, I feel like I must have vastly overheard which direction the wolves were coming from. ;( I run, with my burning branch, towards Irdalas to protect him while he fires his arrows.
If I do feel the wolves are closing in from another direction though, I hold my ground, to try to keep any from getting in behind us. I try to get a better grasp on how many there are, and WHERE they are.
(d20+7 perception check of 18)
OOC: My base speed only gets me to about 18.14, but I'm thinking maybe my initial placement on the map was incorrect? Not sure. Just checking. You probably know something I don't know. :)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+8=11 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 12:18:47 PM
Perception 11 Here's that perception roll I forgot, now I know why I forgot it.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=20 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 2:10:05 PM
I hold my ground ready to act.
OoC As I posted just after or same time as dm I will post again after next dm post but here is my perception roll = 20
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=21 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 2:32:05 PM
Zee studies the north of camp. She is of no real use in the fight... I have to help somehow... somehow... hmmm... She spots Gaston, Gaston! That moron... that moron... He is causing this, but how?
Zee reaches into the magic, she is so tired and worn from earlier, but she pulls upon the fragile threads of ether and laces them about her eyes and ears. What secret does Gaston have that he will not share?
----- Actions Perception Check: 1d20+2= 21 Zee casts Detect Magic her focus is Gaston and his belongings.
Spells No First Level Available Detect Magic, Light, Magic Hand, Prestidigitation 3/Unlimited
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 209 Character Sheet d20+3=23 ; d20+3=18 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d20+7=14 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 4:25:24 PM
I stare the left wolf in it's eyes as I picture my 2 arrows flying in them.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 4:40:36 PM
Carver readies himself, but hold where he is, letting the wolves and riders get closer.... "Still covering the back side, if they get too close I'll move in."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 16/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+6=14 ; d20+2=8 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 4:54:46 PM
Atlas sees the wolves coming from the East and positions himself to protect Iradalas and to protect their Southern flank.
As he does so he yells out to the vegibles, "We have addressed the issue with the man you hate. Hold your weapons or we will continue to destroy you and any that come after you. We do not wish to harm the forest, but you leave us no choice when you continue to attack us!"
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 6:36:28 PM
OOC Iraldas, You need to confirm your critical threat. The effect you have on your sheet that crits are automatic is your 20th level skill, not your 1st level skill. If it confirms as critical you roll 3x damage. even without the critical I think it'll die. IC Cameron moved to 21.16 to make his attack. Reading back I didn't mention that.
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20+2=12 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 11:13:59 PM OOC: Eric R: Sorry, but if no indications where to move, I try my best to guess. Easier for me if you give me coordinates, or indications - move next to xxx, towards the nearest enemy, covering the north side, for example). Crosseye tries to calm the wolves, but even as he makes an excellent effort, the fact they are beign lead by the vegepygmy riders, are too far away, he has only a few seconds to do it and they are attacking already make the effort fruitless. He scans the forest, and thinks the wolves are only coming from the east side of the camp. Mack tries to see if wolves are coming from other places, but after failing to hear or see anything, he moves towards Irdalas. Zee stays where she is, and tries to detect magic on the hiding noble. She doesn't detect anything magical on him. Carver stays back, alert, covering the rearguard. Irdalas lets two arrows fly towards the north wolf and it's rider in rapid succession. They both hit the ground dead, pierced by the elf arrows. Cameron moves to Irdalas right and readies his whip to try and trip any wolf that comes near. Gaston keeps completely covered, and unmoving. The rider on the south flank tries to evade the log, but as soon as it clear the log the sound of Cameron's whip reverberates on the forest darkness. The whip grabs the front leg of the wolf, tripping it, and making it fall, it's rider falling prone next to it. Atlas moves next to Cameron, ignoring the Halfling's request, probably after seeing the southern wolf and rider are the only ones alive. He tries to intimidate them, but the growling of the wolf and hate in the vegepygmy makes you think they are not going to stop. OOC: Your turn! Only a wolf and a vegepygmy remains, both prone. The vegepygmy drop its bolas, and it's unarmed. Battle Map
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 16/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+5=20 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+2=4 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 11:49:46 PM
Atlas steps forward and drives the point of his blade down at the exposed wolf, easily putting it deep into the creature. As he does so, he yells to the others, "Quick, someone restrain the mold creature so we can get some information out of it!"
---------------------------------------- Step to 21.18 Attack the wolf at 21.19: 1d20+5=20 Damage: 1d8+3=11
Perception: 1d20+2=4
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Thursday December 4th, 2014 7:09:33 AM
I move to protect Gaston (17.16). With my eyes on the enemy, I also kick back to hopefully kick Gaston in the head.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=17 ; Thursday December 4th, 2014 10:34:24 AM
Cameron steps to the side ( move to 20.16) and uses his whip to keep the vegepygmy on th e ground, effectively tripping it again to keep it down. Attack hits AC 17 vs whatever their CMD is prone, tripping the pygmy to the ground again if it tries to do anything. Their natural armor is too thick for me to actually damage them. " Carver, what language did William use to talk to the ones we met? Was it undercommon? I forget. I could probably pray closer to morning to be able to understand them, but I couldn't speak back to them.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Thursday December 4th, 2014 3:34:03 PM
Seeing that the vegepygmy is well in hand, Zee silently signals Carver to back her up, and moves toward Gaston.
Zee begins to lace together another speech and another digging intimidation to get Gaston's attention. "Gaston? Have you forgotten we are fighting here?"
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+7=25 ; d20+3=12 ; Thursday December 4th, 2014 3:47:25 PM ((OOC: Sorry, long day and I partly posted.))
Zee scrapes at the magic and uses a magic hand to pull the covers off of the fearless leader, "You aren't scared are you, Handsome?" The sorceress move nose to nose with the windbag, "You won't survive to get to the Chancer's at this rate. Next, time you leave us to do the heavy lifting... I am going to convince the cleric and paladin that you are endangering us with your selfish cowardly ways; and I will get them to leave you to the mercy of the forest."
"Now, if you want to live to see the end of these trees... You tell me what the Chancer's charged you to do in this wood, I want a word for word. deed by deed description of the start of your quest. Don't tell me it is secret or I am too common or too female to hear about it, or I will remind Carver of the five other lives, and the one prison take on account of you. How much violence do you think that Taur will do in service to you? He believe the forest pygmies to be innocents..."
Zee let's the words do their work, and angles Gaston so that he can see the Centaur.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+3=5 ; d20+4=20 ; Thursday December 4th, 2014 4:31:25 PM
Carver, stays on the defensive. He also stomps a few times, trying to aid Zee.
Aid Bluff 5 Aid Intimidate 20
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+3=23 ; d20+3=18 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; Thursday December 4th, 2014 7:16:24 PM
I move up to get a better shot on the last wolf and rider. (move to 18,17) I take carful aim with my bow and let Lose. "I am sorry!" I whisper to myself.
Attack roll (on 21,19) 23 natural 20 confirm roll 18 I guess a crit? Damage = 5+2+5 = 12 for the crit
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Friday December 5th, 2014 12:45:14 AM
Atlas attacks the wolf in the ground, making a big gash on its belly. Mack moves to cover Gaston, and a muffled "Auch!" is heard from the sleeping back after the halfling "accidentally" kicks him. The vegepygmy tries to stand, but another whip hit from Cameron drops it down again. The wolf jumps towards Atlas throat, ignoring its open belly and protruding viscera. But before it reaches the fighter an arrow from Crosseye hits it on one eye, pushing it away from Atlas and killing it. The last vegepygmy, prone and unarmed, seems willing to keep fighting. Zee tries to uncover Gaston, but he is holding the edges of his sleeping back too strongly. His muffled voice is heard. "They told me not to participate. I am letting you do what I hired to. Leave me alone!" He ignores Zee's questions until Carver stomping gets near him: "The test was to reach the center of the forest, and sleep there one night. Nothing else, I swear!" Your turn! Battle Map
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 16/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+4=20 ; d20+2=12 ; Friday December 5th, 2014 2:13:41 AM
Atlas drops his sword and shield and reaches out at the moss creature in an attempt to secure it so that one of the others can tie it up. The creature is small and prone and Atlas feels that he can break the creature with his hands alone...if he doesn't end up getting stuck in the gut during the process!
As Atlas attempts the grapple he strains to speak to the others, "Would someone mind tying this thing up if I can get a grip on it?"
------------------------------------------------- Grapple attempt on Vegy @ 20.19: 1d20+4=20
Perception check: 1d20+2=12
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20=19 ; Friday December 5th, 2014 7:23:48 AM
I kick Gaston again, and then head over to help secure the veggie-pygmy.
Due to my extreme weight restrictions, I had to decide between either carrying my small silk rope, or wearing underwear..... hey, look at that. I choose the rope! (Too much information?) :)
I try to help the others (Atlas?) secure him, securely yet as comfortably for the creature as possible.
Aid Another: 19
Once we have it secure, I try to offer it a good berry, to show that we really AREN'T trying to harm them unless given no option. I make an attempt at communication as well (I try Elf).
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+5=21 ; Friday December 5th, 2014 9:25:12 AM
Atlas and Mack seem to have the pygmy pinned and are binding it. Cameron knows he does not speak whatever they do, so he does what he tried when they met these creatures with the Fist. He gets in front of the pygmy and pantomimes calm, settling motions. Then he pantomimes speaking to the pygmy. He hopes to calm it and see if they can communicate some kind of compromise. Diplomacy 21
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Friday December 5th, 2014 9:48:25 AM
Her courage is beginning to falter, Zee trembles a little. Turning to look at Carver, she says, "I don't think that we cannot reason with the moss men. I think that we were at the center of the forest when we saw the shrines, and I think that we have failed what ever test the forest gave us. Now, we are being pressured to leave, so lets leave."
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Friday December 5th, 2014 9:50:35 AM ((Sorry guys, I am completely out of ideas right now... I think I am hitting a brain block, or I am mentally drained reading Final essays and writing a semester test. I have no idea how to help with our current situation.))
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 210 Character Sheet Friday December 5th, 2014 2:27:45 PM
Irdalas sees that Atlas and Mack have the pygmee under control. He goes out to retrieve his arrows and finds 1 still intact.
He then returns to his friend to see how he can help.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+1=16 ; Friday December 5th, 2014 4:43:05 PM "Zee, let him alone, he's worse than useless. Go see if you can help Cameron work out some pigeon language of some sort with that veggiepygmy. We managed to get some form of it worked out with their swamp based cousins. If we can do the same here, maybe we can ward off further attacks and get out of here alive come morning. I'll keep watch of him, and make sure nothing further truly happens to him...." Carver catches Macks eye after he kicks Gaston yet again, and giving Mack a semi-evil eye, shakes his head like he's not to do so again..... "Gaston, stay down and keep yourself quiet. Thank You." The thank you was added almost as an after thought, but Carver does keep watch, it's his turn now anyways......
Perception 16
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+3=12 ; Friday December 5th, 2014 5:56:21 PM
Zee shrugs and goes to help Cameron. She can feel the exhaustion and the groggy haze of an interrupted sleep. When she reaches Cameron she pats his back affectionately.
She offers to prestidigitate, but she must sit.
----- Actions Touch of Destiny (+1 to Cameron's round) 3/6 Diplomacy 1d20+3= 12 to Aid Another Prestidigitation if Cameron wants colored symbols and pictures that are not very substantial.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Friday December 5th, 2014 10:51:35 PM
Raises my diplomacy check to 24 cool
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Saturday December 6th, 2014 12:25:30 PM I wonder why Carver is giving me that look? I appreciate it, but I hope his feelings won't be hurt that I don't feel the same way.
If the veggie-pygmy won't talk, I do a check of the area around our camp, and get ready to get some sleep, as my watch was ending.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=25 ; Saturday December 6th, 2014 7:01:10 PM
Seeing that the others are busy I go and inspect the dead for anything of interest or use.
-------- Perception check 25
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Sunday December 7th, 2014 10:18:32 AM Dreaming of another life, where I was a quickling..............
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Monday December 8th, 2014 5:20:03 PM
OoC Also waiting on dm
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 210 Character Sheet Monday December 8th, 2014 5:22:44 PM
Ooc waiting for dm post :)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Monday December 8th, 2014 8:12:04 PM
just waiting
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 16/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Monday December 8th, 2014 10:30:50 PM
Atlas lets the moss creature go once it's tied up. He checks Mack's knots and all looks good, so he figures he can move on as Cameron and group try to talk to the thing.
Atlas looks around the camp, hears some of the conversations and gets a stern look on his face. He looks at Carver, he looks at Cameron, he looks back to Carver and he marches over to him. "Alright, what's the deal? You two have stories coming out of your mouths like you've defeated armies, dined with kings, and sang with Caeroldra. Are you part of this test? Are you with the Chancers and just here to see how we act? That meeting on the road is seeming less and less like a coincidence. If it was just one of you then I might think you just liked to boast and exaggerate, but you two are in sync. Either this is rehearsed or it's true. Spit it out or by Gargul you're going to end up wishing you had never taken this job."
In everything from his face, to his stance, to the way he is brandishing his sword and shield, you can easily tell that Atlas is furious about just about everything right now.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Monday December 8th, 2014 11:22:34 PM
Cameron stops trying to calm the vegepygmy and stares at Atlas. He has stood accused of Treason, punishable by death, before Knight Captain Palance and not flinched. He is no more disturbed now than he was then.
" And because you are twice my size I should just cower in fear and spill my guts to you because you are angry. Not going to happen bub." "This place is tough, but I have little doubt if I turned and started walking with the intent to leave it in peace that I would find myself at the edge of the wood by nightfall tomorrow. Despite that I have come this far and want to see what the hub ub about this wood is all about." "I am what I have said I am. I could pray to the Lady for a prayer that would prove my veracity, but I would be the one casting it so why would you believe me then if you don't believe me now?"
Cameron extinguishes his light and sits on top of the log they have used as a barrier. This interrogation should be enlightening.
7 good berries to each person, 3 leftover underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 1/4 channels used
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20+1=6 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2014 12:18:58 AM Sorry for the missing post. Life, don't tell me about real life! Atlas moves to grab the vegepygmy, which unleashes with his claws to scratch the human figther, without success. Mack ties him up, and offers it a goodberry, which the creature rejects while making the clickling noises that seems to be its language. It doesn't respond to common nor elf language. To Cameron the vegepygmy spits, ignoring his calming intentions, even with Zee's help. Zee thinks they should leave, while Irdalas retrieves an arrow and looks around. No other enemies seem about. Carver tells Gaston to stay quiet and still, which he happily do. After confirming no other enemies are around you go back to sleep. The morning arrives, a cold damp day, with the wind making strange eerie noises. You can almost feel the forest is mad, angry, and getting ready to attack. Gaston takes his time composing himself, getting as clean as he is able, without talking to anyone. The vegepygmy seems morose and almost catatonic, not responding to your diplomacy or communication attempts. You finish to prepare spells and other morning chores. Gaston, again an image of a noble adventurer, carrying his packed backpack, talks to you. "I have fulfilled the mission the Chancer's Club asked from me. We have stayed here, the middle of the forest, and survived what the forest has thrown at us. Please pick up your stuff, and let's get back to the Tree of Parting. You have fulfilled, and exceeded, what I requested from you, and I thank you for it." He then turns to look at all of you. "I hope we can leave all of our differences aside, and work together as for making the rest of this trip as safe as possible for all of us. I hope we can learn of this opportunity and become better persons, specially me. I thank you for everything you have teach me, and I want you to know I consider you all my friends an comrades-in-arms. When we are back, and I am accepted in the Chancer's Club, I will make sure you are rewarded, both by me, my family and the club, with all the resources at my disposal. And those resources, as well as those from my family, are considerable, and they will be there when you need them. And those who oppose you will learn of the risks of confronting me, my family, and you, my dear friends." Sense Motive DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {That last part was, in fact, a veiled threat for you. And he has a point. His resources, and his family's, are considerable.}
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=11 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2014 5:13:48 AM
I don't feel like we've really accomplished much, but if Gaston is ready to go, I'm fine with that. I look to Atlas as to what we're going to do next, though.
I work some more on updating my "Brave Sir Gaston" song, while I eat breakfast, and wait for everyone to get ready.
(d20+6 perform banjo check of 11)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Tuesday December 9th, 2014 11:34:04 AM "Atlas, I've been fully honest with you. Cameron and I spent the previous 3 years working as part of a team, that's how come we sort of have a short-hand that we know. We were a members of The Mailed Fist, we told you this when we first met up with you. We both left honorably, they might not be exactly happy we left, but we are not being hunted, chased or any thing that will rub off on any of you. While I have heard of the Chancers before, until now I've had nothing to do with them. Unless they were who was behind any of the missions we were assigned while part of The Fist. If that was the case, we knew nothing of it, because except for one mission, we never knew who hired The Fist for those jobs. It's the way they do things. The mission we did know who hired us, was because we were hired by a member of The Fist to prove they were innocent, which they were. I take offense at being accused of being a liar. I do not want to make a fight out of this, but there are just some things you'll need to take on faith, like my Oath.
By my faith in Lord Gargul, and with the swearing of this Oath, I Makellan Skyrunner, better known as Carver, do swear that I had never met Gaston or knowingly met any of the Chancers before we encountered your group on the Road near the Tree. That encounter was indeed happenstance, but it was timed by my long deceased Aunt so that we would be there as we were needed. If my Oath is proven to be False, may Lord Gargul withdraw his blessing from me." With that Carver looks directly at Atlas and dares him to dispute his sworn oath. He stares at him until Atlas either accepts his oath or decides to fight.....
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Tuesday December 9th, 2014 12:20:52 PM
OOC: Maybe what Atlas is getting at is all of the experience and history you guys seem to have for level 1 characters? Not sure. I could be way off, but I was feeling some of that, personally. Although that is very hard to role-play. Obviously, we don't really have "levels". :) It's a hard thing to role-play.... character knowledge vs. personal knowledge.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=16 ; d20+2=17 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2014 2:54:58 PM
The next morning, ((OOC: Was last night enough of a disruption that spells are not restored?)) Zee listens to the men, and is deeply sad. The forest tested the party, We failed, we are not a team, I am not a hero; and the forest hates us for it.
Zee throws herself into getting the camp broken down, and making her way to each of her traveling party. She is ruthless and precise about cleaning the area. Soon, she stops to talk to Irdalas and then Crosseye. She touches their arm and asks them how we might aid the forest as we leave? Could there be a planting, or pruning, or help we can offer?
As she buries the fire pit and covers the ashes, she stops and touches Mack's hand. Not the Gaston song. "Mack, I am feeling blue. Could you sing us a sad song? One about a terrible mistake, and regret?" She smiles sweetly at the small man, and praises his abilities with music.
She stoops to talk to Cameron, "I struggle to find much in common with you, but I see that you have helped me a great deal." She touches Cameron in an oddly formal fashion and says, "May you be a sharp and quick instrument in your goddesses hand."
Lastly, she stops and talks to Atlas and Carver; her hands a folded neatly behind her. "I am reserving my touch for you both, later; warriors do not need blessings in peace. Let the pygmy go now, Atlas. He is suffering and he need not. Let him loose, and he can return to the forest." Zee is firm on this point, the pygmy must be released, unharmed back to the forest before the group can leave.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday December 9th, 2014 4:25:39 PM
OOC Understood Mack, but the Wold likes to keep characters around. We could have made new characters when we switched, but it was mightily frowned upon. When we moved from the Agents game to here we lost 3 levels. We aged ourselves ( at least I did) so that our whole tour, not the 4 to 6 months we really were there for, had passed. I am not going to remove a year of actual experiences that I had because I am now 1st level. Those are actual experiences I had in the Fist that flesh out my character far more than the back story I have made for Cameron because they actually happened. And they happened in way less than the three years we are attributing to them. I gave a perfectly plausible excuse for it. If Atlas wants to challenge that he can. He can roleplay it, like he is, and it can cause tension that may later resolve into a better understanding. You guys met us under dubious circumstances and things are not turning out well. It makes sense to blame the new guys... only we aren't the only new ones here. And I am certainly not giving Atlas a kiss to get on his good side. If I were 10 years older would it make it more plausible? If I have the hand print of a Vampire in the middle of my chest where he energy drained me would it set your minds at ease? Those aren't the stories I went with to explain it so those aren't the scars I bear.
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 210 Character Sheet Tuesday December 9th, 2014 5:51:24 PM
Irdalas watches the bickering but is too tired to get into it. He gathers his stuff and is very eager to get out of this forest.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday December 9th, 2014 10:44:22 PM
After hearing Gaston, has as he says "fulfilled the mission the Chancer's Club. We have stayed here, the middle of the forest, and survived what the forest has thrown at us. Please pick up your stuff, and let's get back to the Tree of Parting. You have fulfilled, and exceeded, what I requested from you, and I thank you for it." I start to pack up my things.
I being tried from the night events and not much sleep, go about my morning routine. I see Zee start to clean up the camp I go and help. " We should try to leave as we were not here" I tell her in response to her question. I do my best I can as grandfather had taught me, to do just that.
Seeing the conflict between Atlas and the others and wanting to say on everyone's good side I decide to stay out of it. I accept the two from the fist have already had much experience of this world of wold, at least much more them me, and thinking Atlas must just calm down and try to control his emotions more. Maybe it is my innocence, or the fact that something from his past made him act this way, but I see these man for what they say until them prove me wrong. ( taking things at face value over assuming things)
I agree with Zee! The Pygmy must be set free. He is a creature of the forest and is to stay here. With that I head to him point into the forest, nod and then set him free with a little push towards the direction I pointed at the forest. With that I feel much better and at peace with myself. I say a quick pray to the forest quietly that grandfather had taught me. With that done I announce "I am ready to go"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 16/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=20 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2014 11:55:30 PM
Atlas calms at Carver's words, but he's still bothered and it shows. "Carver, I believe that you speak your truth, but what I cannot fathom is that you've done all these things and yet you two are no different than me or Mack over there. Why is that?
"Let me explain...I have spent time with bandits, forced to as I was captured and forced into service. I carried a sword and I have terrible stories of what they did to people they came across on the road. I can speak to the horrors, I can speak to the fights, I can speak to the things that would have made me a better swordsman or a better marksman, but to be honest, all I ever did was try to look like I was helping. Not once did I kill a man or beast. I was just buying my time until I could escape with my life. Eventually I did.
"So, while I don't talk much about it, since being a bandit is kind of frowned upon, I could easily tell my tale in a way that would make me look like an accomplished swordsman or even an accomplished bandit. I would not do that though, as that is not representing me. Those times taught me how to negotiate for my life, they taught me how to manipulate my captors, but they didn't make me any better in battle, because I was not in battle.
"With all that being said, your stories sound like you've been in battle, and they sound like you've experienced much more in your lives that would allow you to be better aligned to dealing with things like these wolves and moss creatures than me. For the record, I killed my first creature on the trip to the Tree and it was harder than I ever imagined.
"I'm not sure what else to say really. Carver, I believe your comments about the Chancers and the coincidence that brought us together. I'm just not sure I'll ever understand your lives before and how you are who you are now. I guess that is just the way it has to be."
Atlas turns from the Centaur, having calmed down and gained some more respect for him. He takes a step towards his gear, but hesitates and turns towards Cameron. "As for you, I'm tired of your stories. Just give us a break and maybe it won't be so irritating. You're not better than us, no matter how many mighty people you claim to have stared down."
Not caring what else the halfling has to say, Atlas turns toward Crosseye and nods his approval and thanks for letting the thing go.
Hearing Gaston spout on, Atlas just ignores him.
---------------------------------------------------- Sense Motive: 1d20+2=20
ooc: David, Mac is right. I am putting myself in my character and looking at these two characters and wondering how it is that they are not just dispersing with all these creatures with a wave of their hand and sword. The way they talk they have done a lot, and as you noted, they have. As a character, how does Atlas accept that? It does not sit right with him and it shouldn't. Either these two are telling tall tales, or they are not trying when it comes to battle and other things. Not once has either character explained how they can have so much life experience and yet be so inexperienced in their skills. Atlas sees this and cannot make sense of it, hence the dialog.
As for out of character, I don't get it...at all. Your characters are either: 1. Level 1 with the appropriate skills and life experience. 2. Level x with the appropriate skills and life experience. 3. Level 1 with much more life experience but something happened that caused your characters to forget how to use a sword or a whip or any other skill that should be much higher based on their life experience.
I cannot accept #3 without a valid explanation and that hasn't happened yet from what I know. Atlas will continue to struggle with this. He's only 18 years old. He killed his first goblin on the way to the Tree. He's a natural leader, but he's also young and brash and immature at times. What do you expect out of an 18 year old? Mood swings? Check. Knee jerk reactions? Check. Anger? Check. He's got a ton of potential, but it will take him time to get there. He's definitely not looking for someone to kiss is back side to get on his good side. He's just looking for things to make sense and right now he doesn't know the people or the Wold well enough to make sense of what he sees. To that end, he's doing what an 18 year old will do, he's frustrated at the puzzle and lashing out after a night of fighting, being scared for his life, and frustration over this imbecile that we brought with us named Gaston.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=12 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 12:17:22 AM
Sense Motive 12 After being accused of being in cahouts with Gaston and defending himself, Cameron sat back and watched the camp until he was relieved. When Gaston announces that they are done, he subtly hints that he is a powerful person that can make the lives of the rest of them difficult if they don't tell the story he wants when they return to the Tree. As he does this, Cameron is surprised the man can be THAT stupid. " Seriously Gaston? You have watched us handily dispatch everything that has come at us. You have learned our histories, most of which you were too arrogant to pay attention to. You even learned that I am a priest of Jancassais, the Lady of Vengeance. All of this and you would threaten us if we don't sing your song when we reach the Tree? Were you hit in the head last night? Repeatedly? What stops us from returning to the Tree without you and Telling the Chancers whatever we want?" "I have protected you this entire time based on the premiss that you were an honest man? Was I wrong?" Cameron places one hand o his whip and the other on his holy symbol, awaiting Gaston's response.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 10th, 2014 1:37:41 AM
OOC Below is the repost of the explanation Cameron gave for his lack of abilities in the combat department. It was awhile ago and you might just have missed it. Also, from an in character point of view, I would think you were nuts to just trust us anyway when we showed up. In my home group, when a character dies and his replacement shows up we have a saying. " Well, he looks trustworthy! Lets ask him to come along with us." It saves alot of time since we know out of character that this is the new replacement for our fallen comrade and we can spend hours picking apart his resume or just get on with the adventure. You guys did the "trustworthy" thing when we met, and now you are trying to reconcile it with all that has happened. That's great and totally believable. Cameron is doing his thing and trying to reassure you that he is legit, but there is a core inside both him and Carver that won't let them take being called a liar, or have their honor questioned without a fight. So long as we keep it as roleplaying and don't take it personally, it is an awesome type of bonding for new characters to the game. I totally support your skepticism. Hopefully my explanation is enough to put your fears to rest. What is missing from the story, intentionally, is how Morgan's body was desecrated and why it would take a "miracle" by a cult god to fix it. That is a question you could ask and one for which I have an answer ready, should it be brought up. Yes, Cameron totally sounds like he is bragging in some of the tales he recounts. The one with the gnolls and the circus folk really did happen and was played out in emails and posts on the Agents board. Cameron survived by the skin of his teeth. Seeing the odds and knowing when he passed out it is a wonder to him as well as you that he survived too. He tries not to let that slip into his telling of the tale though. If asked he does admit that the lion and the giant saved his bacon, and that he owes the giant, whom he initally considered an enemy, his life. Cameron was a bard though. He has lost the game skills of being a bard, but he still retains the mindset and the spark that allowed him to tell a tale in an epic fashion, so, he does.
Reposted
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
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=24 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 6:07:48 AM
I go cut the damn ropes on the veggie pygmy. :)
I then try to pick out a song that fits Zee's request.... one of sorrow, and regret.
(d20+6 perform banjo check of 24)
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Wednesday December 10th, 2014 2:08:11 PM OOC: Cade: yes, you rested and regained spells. Trey: Please take it down a notch. Yes, their characters have "issues" because they were "reduced" to be here (they had to take them back to level 1). They did that to help us in the game, and we should be very grateful to them for that. So please let it be, and lets all enjoy the ride together. And if you want to pick on somebody, Gaston is there! Mack is making some progress on his song (but is not very funny, maybe because you are too closer of the subject of the song, as comedy is tragedy plus time, and the time has been short here) while the others prepare for depart. but at Zee requests he changes the tune, one for sorrow, and the sound seems to weight heavy in the forest heart, as the uneasiness that permeated you seem to lift somewhat. Carver and Atlas, stressed by all the combat and the whole situation let the environment have the best of them and start bickering between themselves. Zee and Crosseye take care in cleaning the camp, restoring the forest to its original state as closely as possible, and Zee even asks the others to release the captured vegepygmy. Crosseye takes the matter in his own hands, taking the small creature to the edge of the camp and releasing it. It runs away, without looking back. Irdalas watches all around to prevent enemies from closing in. Cameron answers Gaston veiled threats, and the nobleman doesn't seem taken aback. "Please don't take it like that! I am not asking for you to lie for me! You all saw me dispatch two of the enemy, with clear ability. I only want for you to tell the truth, objectively, without prejudices. Your reward will be there, whatever you say, for the service you are doing to me."
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 10th, 2014 2:51:58 PM
Slipping her pack on her back, she asks, "Shall we head out? The forest should be given back its peace."
Zee stands at the head of the trail that we took in, "Crosseye, is this the way out?"
When the group finally, starts out she encourages Mack to keep up his tune, "Mackie, it makes me glad to feel so sad." As always the trail shuffles into a marching order. Zee makes sure that she marches beside Atlas. She takes his arm, no shift of power, no clawing affection, she holds him like a brother, "We look up to you, Atlas, they asked you to lead. Please, let us in... You have trust us, to have us trust you. We failed in the forest, but we can start over on the way out. Be our friend, Atlas, be my friend, please?"
------ Actions Touch of Destiny is still in effect for Mack, Irdalas, Crosseye, and Cameron. +1 Insight bonus on skill checks or To Hit for one round.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Wednesday December 10th, 2014 2:53:46 PM
Atlas hears the reminder from Cameron about how he lost his skill and doesn't respond at first, but after a little time goes by he takes a moment to speak with him, "Cameron, I'm sorry I came across as accusing as I did. I never heard that part of your story. I don't know what I was doing at the time, but this is the first I have heard it. I imagine knowing that you knew something and cannot do it now must be difficult to live with. That is a sacrafice that I can respect. Please accept my apologies. I am tired and just trying to find my way in the Wold, and all the uncertainty with Gaston and running into new people every other day has me on edge."
Atlas makes a similar apology to Carver, then he addresses Gaston, "Gaston, we'll tell the facts and if asked will give our opinion on matters. I'm done with the games, lets get moving."
With that Atlas looks around to the group. "Everyone ready to get moving? I don't know if we've made it to the center of if we're going to get out safe or anything right now. I just know that the person paying us is ready to go and we don't have any other reason to stay here. I vote that we move out and do so as quickly as possible. Anyone that thinks differently please speak up."
--------------------------------------------------------- OOC: I guess I can take it down a notch. I can only assume that my posts are coming across differently than I mean them to. IMO, you cannot throw a bunch of people together, especially with different backgrounds and different ages, and not expect there to be some conflict when they are tired, being played with by their employer, and fighting for their lives. I was just trying to role play it in a way that I thought would be realistic for Atlas.
As for the missed background component, yep, I own missing that. I even went back and looked at that post once before my original post and I missed the part about the lost skills. Having done that, I don't want to re-write history, so above I have Atlas admitting that he missed it as well.
For the record, I personally have not had any hard feelings with the players here. If it comes across that way then let me know. I'm just trying to have fun and build my character and the bonds with the other characters. Conflict among the group can lead to stronger bonds later on. I would have actually liked to play this conflict out a bit further so that we can build that bond. Instead at your request I have stopped it in a way that I feel uncomfortable doing so because it will only build more conflict between these characters going forward. The only way to avoid that is for me to treat Atlas in a way that I don't believe is in his nature. I don't like doing that, it's not true to who he is, but for the greater good of the game I guess I will.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Wednesday December 10th, 2014 3:44:42 PM
Carver lets it drop.... like a brick. He looks around the camp site for anything that may have been dropped, left behind or just simply tossed away. (non bio-degradable) Anything that will not be absorbed by the forest, he'll pick up, no need to further irritate the woods, they may be leaving, but there is no need to push it. "I don't see anything left that should bother, so lets get a move on, maybe we'll be luck and not come out on the far side of the woods from the Tree." Carver, keeps his shield readied and leaves it open to either lance or sword as needed.....
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 210 Character Sheet d20+7=11 ; d20+5=19 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 4:29:42 PM
Irdalas would do anything to get out of this forest without any trouble. He scouts ahead for Crosseye making sure he doesn't miss a thing.
------------------------------------- Aid another perception: 11 success Aid another survival: 19 success
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+8=22 ; d20+3=11 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 4:58:32 PM
As I listen to Atlas talk to Gaston, I couldn't disagree with him more.... I'm definitely NOT done with the games. :)
I move out... after carefully watching the others to make sure I'm going in the right direction.
(d20+7(+1 from Zee) perception check of 22) (d20+2(+1 from Zee) aid Crosseye survival/tracking check of 11 against DC 10 --> +2 to Crosseye)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=5 ; d20+8=19 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 5:01:43 PM
Cameron extends his hand to Atlas. " No problem. When we got replacements in the Fist, they were soldiers, assigned by command and we had no say. Blindly trusting people you meet on the road, or in a tree house, could get you in trouble." Cameron nods with his head toward Gaston as he makes the tree house comment. " Like I said before, I think as long as we make it clear we want to leave, the forest should let us go. I hope" In case it doesn't let them go, Cameron helps like he did on the way in, pointing out cues to Crosseye, the real tracker. Aid another Survival 5 fail Perception 19
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+11=14 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+11=18 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 7:38:25 PM
With things calming down in the group I note to myself I will talk with Atlas later back at the tree about the events.
Now with the group ready to go I look for the trail. (Survival check 14 to find the trail) "This way everyone" I am quickly able to find it and start to follow back the way we came. This hopefully will just take the day day to exit back to the edge of the forest as long as we don't run into anything unexpected. (Perception check 9 here come my good rolls again. I think need to go back to training :) I also am doing another survival check to follow trail now 18)
------- OoC Was I able to find anything on the second group of attackers I did do a check plus any Xp? Just checking.
Atlas I know your feelings and we can carry on the conversation back at tree in private. Right now I am leading the group out I hope. I seen where u came from and we all know there are going to be arguements and differents of characters. I think play him the way you want. it is not evil or bad but just Atlas. It is what makes him, him. As for Crosseye I am playing the shy innocent young man that was sheltered away from the world by his grandfather. But Atlas has a different view, experances, and up bring. It might and most likely will get me in trouble or at least at first taken advantaged of but he will have to learn and experance it.
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Thursday December 11th, 2014 12:10:12 AM OOC: Trey: All good. Thanks. Hope you are having fun. Earl: You are right! XP is missing! 200 XP each! Atlas tells Gaston what his intentions are, and from Gaston's face you realize is not happy. Zee gets next to Atlas, ready to leave, as are all the others. You begin to move, but Gaston screams a high pitched whine again. You turn and he has his hand on his arm, holding it. "Damn it! Damn wasp! It sting me! I hate this damn forest!" You realize there are a couple wasps flying around Gaston, as well as another half a dozen zooming near you. They don't seem particularly aggressive. But then you start hearing some buzzing. It starts gaining volume. It comes from the south. The buzzing keeps getting louder. And louder. Gaston stops complaining, quickly drops his pack, unfurls his bedroll and gets inside it, head first, without a word. Whatever is making the sound seems to be really near. Knowledge (Nature) DC 14 or Perception DC 18: Highlight to display spoiler: {It doesn't sound like a multitude of insects, but as several giant ones.} OOC: Incoming! Positions, please! Battle Map
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+8=27 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 12:23:47 AM
Cameron moves back to 14, 10 and waits to see how Gaston handles himself. As he does so he calls out. " This is your chance Gaston! Show us what you've got. Handle this and you can have my vote. Everyone deserves a shot at redemption." Cameron knows how it will end, so he unlimbers his whip and watches the noble in action. Perception 27 " By the way folks, those sound, BIG. probably with vegepygmy riders if last night is any indication."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+8=10 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 5:26:44 AM
I'm assuming the fire is well out, since we were getting ready to leave. But if the fire is still going, I suggest we stay close to that.
Regardless of that though..... "Irdalas, stay behind me and I'll hold them off while you take them out with your arrows."
Once Irdalas moves, I take up a position just south or southwest of Irdalas.
(d20+7(+1 from Zee) perception check of 10)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=19 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 2:41:31 PM
Atlas shakes his head, "I guess our trip out isn't going to be as simple as we hoped. I wonder how many waves this place plans to throw at us."
"From the South, it sounds like mama and papa wasps are looking for their babies. I hope you're not afraid of stingers!" Atlas takes a few steps out to face the oncoming threat and to give those behind him room to move.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Thursday December 11th, 2014 3:00:15 PM
Zee orients herself to the oncoming buzz. She has moved so that Atlas is between her and the sound, and she has touched Atlas' back, "Best of Luck, Captian, see us to the other side."
----- Actions Prepped Touch of Destiny for one round for Atlas
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+6=11 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 4:39:42 PM
Carver, decides to pull out his lance, and readies a charge, once he has a nice clear line to whatever creature is coming towards the party......
Attack 11
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=3 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 5:29:28 PM
OOC replace my previous post with this one. I am apparently the only one that heard, thought he heard or cares that Gaston threatened us. IC Cameron moves up beside Atlas and prepares to disrm the first rider to come at Atlas before he can reach the fighter. disarm attempt succeed vs CMD 3 ( not gonna happen)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Thursday December 11th, 2014 5:29:59 PM
OOPS moved to 11,19
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+5=17 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 7:18:04 PM
Seeing the others starting to move around I check to see what it is all about (nature check 17 beat dc 14) and move into postion with bow and arrows ready. (Move to 13,14).
Irdalas Fendral (Corsario for Nick L) Thursday December 11th, 2014 11:51:43 PM
Irdalas notch an arrow and moves to keep in line with Crosseye Moves to 10,14, Mack follows to 10.15
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Thursday December 11th, 2014 11:58:36 PM OOC: David F: Nailed it! 50 xp for Cameron as he identified exactly what you are against! Eric R: No fire, not even a fire pit. The characters tried to leave the place pristine. Earl: Moved Crosseye to 12.14 as not to be behind Carver (which would hurt your firing) but behind the cowering Gaston. At Cameron's prodding Gaston gets out of his sleeping bag, and grabs his sword... he doesn't seem very brave or motivated. "I don't need a shot at redemption. I have won my place in the Chancer's club already! You saw I can handle my own in a fight!" Cameron's piercing eyes discern the enemies in between the tress, flying quickly. 4 giant wasps, buzzing and flying quickly between the trees, with one vegepygmy rider each. he points them out to his friends. At knowing what you are against, Gaston quickly drop his sword and jumps back into his sleeping bag. "Get them! I need to cover, as I am allergic to wasps!" Seeing that Gaston will let this opportunity for heroics pass, Cameron moves forward, next to Atlas. Mack moves to cover Irdalas, whole trying to see the enemies, unsuccessfully. Atlas bravely moves forward, trying to buy time for his allies. he realizes this vegepygmies look much bigger, stronger and meaner that the others. Zee moves behind him, touching his shoulder, and letting her magic help him. (If I had a character in this adventure he would start feeling jealous of Atlas) :P Carver gets his lance out. The morning sun illuminates the large Centaur, mighty in the dawn light. Crosseye moves behind Gaston and Carver, bow and arrow ready. Irdalas follows, keeping in line with his ally. The wasps move with amazing speed and dexterity between the tress, and finally stop buzzing behind some tress at the south side of the camp clear. From behind the trees the wasp charge, without riders now, towards you! You all duck to let them pass over you, which they do without attacking. They fly away towards the north, without intention to return and fight (it seems). The vegepygmies use that time to get positions, covered (full cover), behind some tress. Your turn!
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+7=23 ; d20+8=20 ; Friday December 12th, 2014 5:18:44 AM
I give Irdalas a little space, and move just a tad closer (11.16) as I awake their approach. I pull out the banjo, and start playing the "Anvil Of Crom".
(d20+6(+1 from Zee) perform banjo check of 23) (d20+7(+1 from Zee) perception check of 20)
OOC: When do we lose that extra +1 from Zee?
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+5=16 ; d20+1=6 ; Friday December 12th, 2014 7:39:56 AM
OOC 1 round after she touches you Mack. IC Cameron is torn. Gaston is useless and deserves to be carried away by the pygmies. However they are no better than he is if they go back on their word and don't protect him. So Cameron holds the middle ground. "I won't attack them unless they come after us, just so you know." To the pygmies he calls out, " We are sworn to protect this man. We think he is as useless as you do, but having given our oath we must stand by it, otherwise we are no better. Let us leave in peace and no one else needs be hurt." Diplomacy 16
If they attack the group, Cameron tries to disarm the first one to step within 15 feet of him. disarm vs CMD of 6 will fail
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Friday December 12th, 2014 12:25:20 PM
OOC: I don't remember what Zee cast on us, but thought she recently said it was still active, giving us +1 on skill checks. ? I figured it was by rounds, but we're not currently playing by rounds, either.
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Friday December 12th, 2014 2:22:46 PM ((OOC: Touch of Destiny (Sp): At 1st level, you can touch a creature as a standard action, giving it an +1 insight bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 round. You can use this ability 6 times per day. I play it that Zee isn't fully aware that it is happening, she touches you, some magic gleamer, and you just know for 6 seconds. It gets better and stronger as I get higher level.))
"We are going to face them with or without Gaston. He isn't the problem, we are we ignored something beautiful and Gaston stomped over every gift the forest gave him, but we let him and even aided him. Atlas, Carver, can we run as they advance?"
----- Actions None yet, I will reserve action for the warriors.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Friday December 12th, 2014 2:41:26 PM " Can we? Sure. Running through a forest we know little about from foes that know it well is a recipie for disaster though."
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Friday December 12th, 2014 4:59:16 PM
I hold my ground. I am done with the killing here. I am going to defend if I have to. With that I lower my bow calmly hoping they see I mean them no harm. With hearing Cameron I know I am not the only feeling this way, whitch is reassuring. It seems they others here have the same way of thinking when it gets down to it. I smile crosses my face. I am really glad of my new found friends and their values.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Friday December 12th, 2014 9:52:52 PM
Carver moves to 8,20/9,20-8,21/9,21. He stays ready to attack, but still is ready to defend himself, keeping his shield between himself and the vegiepygmies. "They go offensive, I'm returning the favor, but just moving for my advantage right now."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=24 ; Saturday December 13th, 2014 8:13:03 AM This is perfect! The monk who can't do any damage finds himself in a group that won't attack. I LOVE this crazy world! :) It reminds me of some wisdom I heard years ago: "It is only when a mosquito lands on your testicles that you realize --- there is always a way to solve problems without using violence."
I enjoy the large, very happy smile that comes across my face as the threat approaches, and strum my banjo with renewed joy.
(d20+6 perform banjo check of 24)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Sunday December 14th, 2014 12:40:25 AM
Atlas waits. He is anxious, that feeling before a battle is always so annoying. I hate waiting! A few times he goes to take a step forward, but he reminds himself that to get too far from the group is just going ruin their defenses and possibly cause others to get hurt. Bah, the waiting and watching is the strategy, and a darn good one, even if it is annoying and gives me a sick feeling in my stomach.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Sunday December 14th, 2014 1:03:56 AM
As I see Atlas leaning forward as if to advance, I change my tune to be more of an "exciting action" tune, but then wind it back as he changes his mind.
OOC: What kind of rolls do I need to make to make my banjo "talk" like Steve Vai does with a guitar? :)
Irdalas (Nick L) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 210 Character Sheet Sunday December 14th, 2014 4:13:33 PM
Irdalas follows Crosseye's example and lowers his bow, only attacking when they attack.
---------------------------------------------------------------- OOC: sorry guys, I'll explain later
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Monday December 15th, 2014 12:04:34 AM OOC: Eric R: I guess Steve Vai makes his checks in the 30-40 range... So Mack is not bad at all... A tense standoff takes place, only broken by Mack masterwork banjo playing. OOC:I imagine a tumble week passing between both groups, with the music of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" played by Mack in the background. On of the Vegepygmy, dressed with small bones and colorful flowers, move towards you, stand some distance away, and starts gesticulating and making the strange clicking noises. Suddenly you all fell the weight if your intrusion, and the damage you have made to the forest, weight in full over your shoulders. Make a Will DC 11 Saving Throw or be filled with fear and doubt. If you fail you take a -1 penalty on attack rolls and a -1 penalty on saving throws against fear effects for 1 minute. Other two vegepygmies, bigger and meaner looking, stand behind the "chief". The last one advance somewhat, and seems to cast another spell, but you don't feel any effect for it. Your turn! Battle Map
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+7=13 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 1:14:41 AM
Well, the spell their chief cast settles it, they are about to attack. Will save 13, pass " They are demoralizing us with the opposite of what Jancassais blessed you with before. They are probably preparing to attack. Either way, I will implore Jancassais to bolster our attacks again." Cameron focuses himself and silently prays to the Lady of Vengeance to counter this foul magic and bolster his allies attacks. Cast Bless...+1 to attacks and +1 to fear saving throws for 1 minute He also holds his position preparing to disarm any pygmies that he can once his prayer is finished
7 good berries to each person, 3 leftover underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+1=16 ; d20+3=20 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 1:37:48 AM
Atlas feels the spell and its effects on him, and he certainly regrets the pain he has caused the forest through this ridiculous adventure. However, he's not going to offer his life to fix it. "If they try that one more time then I'm attacking. I'm not going to sit here and let them guilt me to death."
He then steps forward to try one last attempt at parley. He uses the common language, gestures of peace and apology, and does his best to convey their regret for their actions without coming across as weak or groveling.
--------------------------------------- Will check: 1d20+1=16 (passed) Atlas moves to 12,20 Diplomacy check: 1d20+3=20
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+4=16 ; d20+6=22 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 8:03:45 AM
(d20+4 will save of 16 against DC11)
I like my position in front of Irdalas and Crosseye. I hold there. I switch the music to something a little more sad after their guilt attempt thrown at us. A tear may just roll down my cheek. It's just the rain.... really!
(d20+6 perform banjo check of 22)
OOC: Sorry Crosseye. All this time I've been failing to protect mostly Irdalas, thinking (him being a sharpshooter) that he'd need it the most. It seems both of you are shooting, and both have about the same AC and Hit Points. I'll try to spread out my inability to defend you BOTH going forward. :)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+2=3 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 11:20:08 AM
Carver feels the weight of the fights they've already had........ He's still waiting for them to physically attack....
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+4=5 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 12:44:51 PM
Zee is terrified, and she shouts up at the tree above, "What do we have to do to appease this bleeding forest?!"
----- Actions Moves to be between Carver and Atlas so that she can touch one or the other with her Spell-like Ability.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=18 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 5:33:19 PM
I feel a sadness for the situation but am able to hold it together. I just want to get out of this Forrest and leave things as they where. "Do you think they are trying communicate or just getting ready to attack? Can we leave this place peacefully?". I continue to hold my ground with bow down but ready, watching who makes the next move.
OoC Is ok Mack I can Melee just as good but with both Atlas and Carver now as shields I will try to stay distance for mobility plus I have the wand and if engaged will be hard to use.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Monday December 15th, 2014 5:51:36 PM "Well, I don't generally cast demoralizing spells on people I want to negotiate with. Maybe they do things differently, but I am a gambler and my money is on them charging us in about 6 seconds."
OOC Note that the Bless Spell I cast should wipe out the penalties of the Bane Spell they cast for all of those that failed their will save. For those that made your save, you will get +1 to your attack rolls and saves vs Fear.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Monday December 15th, 2014 8:41:25 PM
Just as Atlas felt the attempt to frighten him, he now feels the strength of courage fill his mind and body. He looks back at Cameron and nods his thanks.
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20=6 ; d20=2 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 10:01:30 AM
Cameron fears combat is unavoidable, and ask for Jancassais blessing in the upcoming conflict. Atlas doesn't share his opinion and moves a little towards the enemy, trying to make a diplomatic approach. Mack's music keeps setting the mood, now with the oppressive sadness of a conflict you didn't wanted, but have been thrown upon you by Gaston's actions. Carver stands still, feeling the sadness wash over him... but the Cameron blessing helps him regain his will to fight! He waits for the small creatures to attack first. Zee also gets demotivated by vegepygmy and screams at the forest. She also gets bolstered by Cameron. She moves forward too, getting in between Atlas and Carver, on the first line of defense. Crosseye prepares to attack, silently hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, not letting the enemy magic affect him. Cameron finally tells you he thinks they will charge in six seconds. You all mentally count to six in your heads. --- When you reach zero, the two big vegepygmies, as if on cue, scream and charge, one against Carver, the other against Zee. Both of them fail miserably. OOC: Cameron, you can try your attack of opportunity to disarm. The other two enemies start to gesticulate and make clickling noises. Cameron, Zee and Atlas hear the ground under their feet start to make rumbling sounds, as if the ground is going to open up any second! But the rest get more worried because of the buzzing noise coming from the south tress, where the other vegepygmy is covering, as if a huge swarm of hornets have appeared from nowhere! OOC: Your turn! Battle Map
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday December 16th, 2014 10:43:08 AM
Zee is shocked and alarmed by the charging pygmy, but she has never been in close combat and does not realize her danger, still. Zee touches Atlas, the gleam of gold and silver light rises out of her skin and mists on to the fighter's body. As the light settles in Zee can feel the freedom from fear that Cameron extended her, and she can feel the well of magic in her soul full and ready.
Zee pulls her long curved knife from her belt. She is looking at the large shurby in front of her, but her mind is turning to the two in the back. They are bound to cause more trouble.
----- ((OOC: I need to alert you all to the possibility that I will be AFK, some of the next week until mid-Jan, my personal life is uncooperative. If I am absent, it is a personal tragedy and not a commentary on anything in Wold. I will be back.))
Actions Spent one Touch of Destiny on Atlas (+1 insight bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 round. 5/6
Draw weapon as move action.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=14 ; d20+7=16 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 1:16:05 PM
Trying to resist the temptation to leave my "wing-man" position and sneak out into the deeper woods to sneak up on the one remaining out there, I move just slightly closer (to 12.17). I liven up the music, and take a look around, trying to make sure we're not missing anything trying to get in around us.
(d20+6 perform banjo check of 14) (d20+7 perception check of 16)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=8 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+8=19 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 2:09:01 PM
As the pygmies close Cameron's whip delicately snaps past Zee's hip and under Atlas's shield attempting to disarm the one charging them. AoO hit CMD 9( I forgot the Bless) vs their CMD of 11 ( remember the -2 for charging) connects. It wraps around the creature's weapon and yanks it away, dropping it at the critter's feet. It provokes an AoO from anything near Cameron. No one is near, all is well.
Cameron knows the rumbling can not be good, so he moves to another spot. He assumes that Atlas and Zee will break away from Carver, so that is the way he goes. He moves to 13.22. Again his whip snaps out, this time at the caster, trying to trip it. He hopes that the creature's spell can be disrupted. Attack hits CMD 20( forgot it again when I rolled) vs a CMD of 11... Success. His whip strikes through wrapping around the chief's legs and dropping him to the turf. Again it provokes an AoO from anything near Cameron. No one is near, all is well.
Cameron looks toward where the buzzing is starting and fears the worst. The Lady of Vengence has a prayer that creates a swarm of hornets to assail her cleric's foes. He hopes this is not that Perception 19
Cameron smiles having finally felt like he was pulling his weight in a fight. He knows none of the attacks he has can hurt these foes, but disrupting them should be enough to give his friends an edge.
7 good berries to each person, 3 leftover underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
OOC I'm on FIRE! Don't forget the Bless, or the lack of Bane for those that failed their save to the Chief's spell. I did and thankfully remembered it before finishing. It is the difference between a disarm and no disarm. Also remember that arrows don't hurt them much (they have some DR vs piercing damage), shooting the wasps is probably far more effective.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+3=22 ; d8+3=9 ; d20-2=10 ; d20-2=8 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 5:48:55 PM
Keeping the one next to him busy with his hooves, he tries to hit the one at 11,21 with his lance. "Zee, take cover if you can."
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday December 16th, 2014 7:42:38 PM
With the battle starting and the time to fight has started I reach down and grab Gaston. "This is because of you! You are not going to sit out this. You are coming with me!" with that I drag push Gaston with me and start to move closer to the combat. (Move to 13,16 not sure of penilty because of Gaston so only moving 15' if less then that is the direction I am heading. I know arrows didn't work last time and so am working on getting into Melee range with Gaston!)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20=13 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 7:34:59 AM
I give Crosseye a hand with the dragging. :) (I guess I'll have to stop playing the banjo for a moment.)
Aid Another: 13
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20+1=17 ; d20+1=9 ; d6=6 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=13 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 11:25:25 AM
Carver attacks the enemy that charged against him, and hurts it badly. Irdalas stands his ground, worried about the buzzing sound. "Nooo! Leave me alone!" Gaston tries to avoid getting into combat, but between Mack and Crosseye force him to face one of the vegepygmies. Zee helps Atlas with a touch, but Atlas misses his attack anyway! Cameron tries to disarm it, and thinks he has got it, but the small enemy manages to hold on his weapon. This are no normal vegepygmies, that is for sure. --- The enemy in front of Carver keeps attacking, Carver's shield tries to get in the way of the attack but misses, and the centaur's torso is pierced by the small weapon (6 HP Damage). The other attacks Zee, ignoring the cowering Gaston, but misses too, the small girl's body a too narrow target for him. One of the "caster" enemies takes a 5' step towards Cameron and attacks him! But his attack misses. The other one, hearing his friend clicking, comes out from behind the tree and attacks Cameron too. But the Cleric manages to avoid the attack too. The sounds keep raising in volume... you can almost imagine the ground opening under you, and a big swarm of wasps attacking. Cameron and Mack: Highlight to display spoiler: {No wasps, or ground shaking, that you can perceive or see,}
Co-DM Dan note: a charge does not lower CMD only AC
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d4+1=5 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 12:33:09 PM
Attacking Gaston? That would be okay. Attacking Atlas, Carver, Crosseye, or Irdalas makes sense too- they can defend themselves. The warrior hacking and slashing at me, makes sense I encouraged the attack, but attacking Cameron?! Even with his surely, dour little dwarf accent and the creepy, poison obsession, the little guy doesn't deserve that treatment. Before she can think through the implications, Zee reaches for the magic and casts a spell.
The golden and sliver light spills out of her hand and pours along her blade. The words and gestures come to her unbidden, and slip out of her mouth. Finally, with a flick of the wrist Zee launches a blade shaped missile against the Vegepygmy attacking Cameron.((OOC: I fire against one of the casters.))"Don't touch him! He did hurt you!"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Wednesday December 17th, 2014 1:02:39 PM
Suddenly feeling very strong at how far we were able to advance while dragging Gaston (and then realizing that Crosseye must have been dragging me, too)... I don't like seeing Cameron out there by himself. I advance (to 13.20).
"Focus on the vegepygmies! The rest is all just in your head."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+5=17 ; d8+3=6 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 2:49:03 PM
Atlas sees Cameron out by himself and Mack going to help him, but Gaston isn't going to help Zee, so he makes the decision to stay and deal with this one first. Two halflings should be able to deal with that thing long enough.
Atlas steps a little closer to Cameron and in doing so draws his blade across the mid section of the moss creature, practically splitting it in half.
"I don't like the sound of this, lets dispatch of these things and get out of here!"
ooc: Sorry for the miss yesterday! I fell asleep of all things...very unusual. Then again, it was a miserable snowy, cloudy, dark day here in Minnesota.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 17th, 2014 3:22:05 PM
OOC
OK, my AoO missed disarming the one guy, how about the move then the trip attack? It beats a CMD of 20? Does that fail too? Exported from yesterdays post "Attack hits CMD 20( forgot it again when I rolled) vs a CMD of 11... Success. His whip strikes through wrapping around the chief's legs and dropping him to the turf. Again it provokes an AoO from anything near Cameron. No one is near, all is well. " If not he isn't stepping anywhere and attacking, he is standing up so I can knock him down again. Maybe.
"Co-DM Dan note: a charge does not lower CMD only AC"
I beg to differ, (see below, copied from the SRD) but I was so close to missing that if that guy was at all tougher than the little ones I would have missed him. "A creature can also add any circumstance, deflection, dodge, insight, luck, morale, profane, and sacred bonuses to AC to its CMD. Any penalties to a creature's AC also apply to its CMD. A flat-footed creature does not add its Dexterity bonus to its CMD."
Finally, whats the guy 5 squares away attacking with?
Actual post coming later on, I have a job interview to get too ( cross your fingers).
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+2=5 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 3:45:04 PM
Atlas yells, "Mack, is it the spell caster or something else?" He looks around trying to figure out where the sound is coming from.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+1=9 ; d20+8=20 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 6:00:58 PM
Cameron steps back and tries to trip the caster in his face.( 5' step back to 13.21)
Even with Jancassais help and the trippiness of the whip Cameron is unable to trip the pygmy this time.
My attack beats CMD 10 which is not high enough to trip them. I have no idea if I have to drop the whip or not because I have no indication what their CMD is. This provokes an AoO from anything near Cameron. No one is near, all is well.
" I don't hear or feel the wasps anymore either, no idea what happened.
Perception 20
OOC Questions I have... What weapons are these guys using?This should be pretty obvious and is necessary so I can manage AoOs since I provoke them from alot of squares with a whip.
What's their CMD? I know it's higher than 11, is it higher than the 20 I rolled? If it is I know enough to stop trying and do something else.
How come Mack and I don't hear/feel the wasps anymore? We made perception checks but were only told we don't feel them anymore but those not trying do. Why? Illusion save? put it in spoilers since it seems to be specific to the two of us.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+3=15 ; d8+3=6 ; d20-2=10 ; d20-2=11 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 6:47:03 PM
Carver again attacks the one at 11,21 with the lance and stomps the next him.
Lance attack 15, Damage 6 Hoof 1 10 Hoof 2 11
OOC again attacking the one in front of Zee... lance is a reach weapon
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 17th, 2014 8:45:45 PM
OoC Sorry guys will post in morning
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20=20 ; Thursday December 18th, 2014 6:59:47 AM "Now! This is your time! Show us what you are made up and why you belong in your special group!" With that I shove Gaston towards the creature, (Push him at 11,21) and order him,"You deal with him!" (intimidate natural 20). After I do that I draw my great axe (thinking of naming MINI MACK but might wait for a better one!) just in case I need to act.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Thursday December 18th, 2014 7:54:58 AM
In response to Atlas, but so everyone can hear: "Some of you seem to be reacting to things that aren't really there. It must be some spell they cast. The vegepygmies are for sure real, though. Focus on those!"
OOC: So, there seems to be ground shaking and wasps that aren't real, but I'm not sure if Mack knows what the others are seeing, or if I'm just not seeing them and they are. If the latter, I'm not sure I would know what to tell the others, as I don't necessarily know that they're seeing/hearing wasps. Confusing... but then, it's probably supposed to be. ;)
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20+3=19 ; d6=3 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=18 ; d6=2 ; d20+3=18 ; d6=1 ; d20+1=18 ; d6=2 ; d20+1=11 ; Thursday December 18th, 2014 11:45:59 AM David F: So sorry! I missed that! I will change the trip for now! All the vegepygmies use wooden spears. CMD are 14 or 11, depending on which one. You still hear the sound, but you don't fell the rumbling in the ground or see the wasps. You can try a Will save to disbelieve, if you want. Eric: Yes, confusing you was the idea, and it worked, if you ask me :D Cameron uses his whip to trip the enemy in front of Zee! Zee casts an spell against the enemies facing Cameron. But then she starts casting the enemy in front of her, even while on the ground, takes advantage of her concentration to try and hit her. She gets hurt in the thigh, and a scream comes to her lips. But she manages to keep her concentration, and don't let the sounds escape, so her spell works! The magic force impacts the vegepygmy, which screams in pain. Mack thinks the rumbling and the wasps are just illusions (you can make a Will save to disbelieve), and moves to get in line. Atlas defends Zee, trying to bring down the enemy that attacked her. He smiles at the good swing he gets to the prone enemy, thinking the enemy will drop, based on his experience with this creatures. But the gash, big as it is, seems to be ignored by the enemy, who keeps attacking! He is more confused about the sounds, too! he thinks the rumbling noise comes from behind the ground, under his feet, while the wasp noise comes from behind the tress on the south side. Cameron takes a step back, avoiding the small attacker spear, and tries to trip it, without success. Carver also tries to defend Zee, but all his attacks, incredibly, miss their mark! These guys are tough! Irdalas fires against the enemy on the back, but misses. Crosseye keeps prodding Gaston to make him fight. Gaston, partly because of Crosseye intimidation, and partly because he sees blood on Zee's clothes, screams with fury and throws himself on the small enemy! "Leave her alone!" He tries to hug and grab the small creature, but it moves quickly and avoids the attack. --- The vegepygmy facing Carver keeps attacking. It manages to poke the centaur in his kidney, causing a big pain in the centaur body, shaking him. (4 hp damage critical hit). The one facing Zee attacks Gaston now, making a small gash on his cheek. Gaston screams, throw his sword down, and drop to the ground, holding his face in his hands. "Argg! I am hurt!" Even the vegepygmy seem surprised for the theatrics of the man. The one attacking Cameron and presses his attack. He manages to hit the Halfling Cleric, hitting him in the chest, brusing him badly (2 hp damage). The last one charges against Carver, trying to touch one of his equine legs. He does it and Carver feels like his strengh is draining away from him! (Carver need to do a Fortitude DC 10 Save or becomes fatigued). Your turn! Battle Map
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+4=21 ; d20+5=22 ; d8+3=8 ; d20-2=16 ; d20-2=16 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=6 ; Thursday December 18th, 2014 11:58:04 AM
Carver feels the creature touch him and a wave of something try to take effect, but with his constitution, probably from being a Centaur, he shrugs it aside and continues his attacks. Again, he attacks the one in front of Zee, this time with Atlas flanking it, he strikes it again with his lance. (11,21) He also stomps the creature at his feet. (09,22)
There's not much to say, so he keeps silent, no need wasting energy when everyone is already doing something....
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+4=24 ; d3=2 ; d4-1=1 ; d4-1=1 ; d20+4=9 ; d4-1=0 ; Thursday December 18th, 2014 1:15:17 PM
I move south of the one attacking Cameron..... trying to get him to have to fight us from both side. (move to 14.23). I attempt to hit that one with a flurry of blows (attacking 13.22).
(flurry of blows (+1 from Bless): Hit AC 24 (CRIT!) for 1 damage, and AC 2 for 1 damage) (Crit check: AC 9; potential extra damage: 1)
Living up to my reputation for not doing any damage, I pretty much succeed again, even with a possible Crit. ;)
I try to convey my confusion to the others, in hopes that it might help. "Some of us seem to be seeing things that others are not.... I don't know if it's illusion or invisibility."
OOC: Even though I'm not doing much damage (if any), I'm hoping that me flanking him will help the others. (+2 bonus for Atlas, I believe?)
I'm also wondering about "Aid Another Attack". It says to make an Attack roll against DC 10, to give allies attacking the same creature a +2. Since multiple people can do that for multiple cumulative bonuses, I would assume if 1 person gets 2 attacks, I could potentially give someone a +4 bonus? Am I reading that correctly?
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP9/11 Character Sheet d20+2=12 ; Thursday December 18th, 2014 3:43:39 PM
OOC No you are not reading it correctly. Aid another in combat ( or any time actually) is a Standard Action and you only get one standard action per round. IC " I am a little stuck over here Carver, either heal yourself with a potion, a goodberry or see if Crosseye can tap you with the wand ." Cameron steps back again to 13.20 and disarms the one that was standing in front of him a second ago (13.22) Attack succeeds against CMD 12, even if their CMD is 14 I don't fail by enough to drop my whip. This attacks AoO from anyone near Cameron, he backed up so all good.
7 good berries to each person, 3 leftover underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Friday December 19th, 2014 10:28:06 AM OOC: Waiting for more people to post. BTW: Nick (Irdalas) need to leave the game for a while, so If somebody wants to play him for a while, go ahead!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+6=17 ; d8+3=11 ; Friday December 19th, 2014 11:40:00 AM
Atlas quickly brings his blade down on the creature in front of Cameron so that he can go help Carver. It easily slices through the creature's mossy skin.
ooc: Corsario, thank you for waiting on your post!
Considering my posting record, I'm probably not the right one to pick up for Irdalas. Any other takers?
Irdalas (David F posting) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 210 d20+5=13 ; d20+5=19 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; Friday December 19th, 2014 1:43:11 PM
Iraldas move up to 11.17, points and shoots at the pygmy in front of Zee, twice. Neither arrow hurts the pygmy. Hit AC 13 for 4 Hit AC 19 for 5
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Friday December 19th, 2014 3:43:50 PM
OoC Not sure how to do this. Want to use wand on Carver do I roll the healing or him? It is CLW. Plus do I have to use my quick draw to switch from axe to wand of can I just use wand as the action?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Friday December 19th, 2014 5:06:48 PM
OOC: I'm thinking we should use up those berries first.... I'm guessing he could even take multiple berries in 1 shot if he needs to.?
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Friday December 19th, 2014 5:47:44 PM
OoC Would that not take up his action turn so no attacking where because I can not in range or postion to attack behind Gaston right now I could use wand and save his action for attack?
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Friday December 19th, 2014 7:16:13 PM
Waiting on DM post
Irdalas (David F posting) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 210 Friday December 19th, 2014 11:07:57 PM
Roll 1d8 +1 Crosseye. If you roll a 1 reroll. Since you have quickdraw you should be able to swap without an issue, I believe.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Saturday December 20th, 2014 12:56:28 AM
OOC: Looks like Carver isn't down all that much, either. ?????
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 5/15 Character Sheet Saturday December 20th, 2014 6:11:22 AM
OOC: Actually, down 10.... The effects were not all listed together, and only saw some of them that effect Carver not all. If they were all listed together, it'd be easier to catch them all.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Saturday December 20th, 2014 7:15:04 AM
OOC: Ahh... yep, that IS pretty bad then. I only saw the one when I glanced back (initially I just looked at your post which wasn't updated yet).
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d20+1=4 ; d8+1=3 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+1=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+2=10 ; Saturday December 20th, 2014 10:46:27 AM
Carver instead of being affected by the debilitating spell of the vegepygmy caster feels a surge of adrenaline and stomps and attack with devastating effect, deeply cutting the prone enemy in front of Zee and stomping on the charging enemy at his feet. They keep fighting but in a much worse shape than before. Mack moves to flank another enemy, but provokes an attack of opportunity in the process. But the small creature is more worried in beign surrounded, and miss him. But even while it misses Mack manages to connect a hit on him, with the real effect that it distracts him. And that distraction is used by Cameron, which uses his whip to disarm the growling (and now disarmed) creature. The furious vegepygmy starts casting a spell, a glow growing in it's hands. The hands keep moving for a second even after Atlas cuts it's head, so the spell keeps unfinished, with the creature dead at your feet. Irdalas moves ahead (thanks David F) and shoots at the enemy threatening Zee. But the prone creature is very hard to hit, and the arrows hit the ground next to it, without hurting it. Crosseye worries for Carver, he draws the healing wand and while holding his axe in one hand uses the other to heal him. (Carver heals 3 hp, Crosseye has his axe in one hand, the wand on the other). Zee keeps attacking at the prone enemy in front of her, hurting it with his magic. --- Both of the small enemies in front of Carver attack, trying to bring the large centaur down. One of them connects for 4 more damage. The prone vegepygmy in front of Zee tries to get below her legs, covering there, but Zee screams and kicks him out. (Zee, Mack, Cameron and Atlas can all take an AoO against this one). Your turn! Battle Map
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+4=7 ; d20+4=9 ; d4-1=2 ; d4-1=2 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=10 ; d4-1=3 ; d4-1=1 ; Saturday December 20th, 2014 11:10:10 AM
OOC: I'll have to read up on Attacks Of Opportunity. I am must be misunderstanding how they work if they got one on me, and if I get one on them when the one by Zee is so far away from me.
IC: Attack Of Opportunity on the one by Zee: (flurry of blows: Hit AC 7 for 2 damage, and AC 9 for 2 damage)
I move to flank one of them (flanking the one at 10.22), and attack it with a flurry of blows: (flurry of blows: Hit AC 18 for 3 damage, and AC 10x for 1 damage)
OOC: I'm not sure if I take the +2 for flanking, or if Carver gets it on his attack. I took it this time, so subtract 2 if that was incorrect.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+6=11 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+3=9 ; Saturday December 20th, 2014 11:56:12 AM
As the moss creature at Zee's feet tries to dive for cover Atlas brings his sword down towards it. Unfortunately between the creature's dexterity and not wanting to accidentally strike Zee, the blow misses.
Seeing that Carver is in trouble his takes a chance and moves closer, passing the cowering creature in front of Zee and striking at one of those attacking Carver. His blade is true this time as it again slices through the plant creature with ease.
----------------------------------- AOO on 11.21: 1d20+5+1(bless)=11 Damage: 1d8+3=11 (guessing a miss though)
Move to 11.22
Attack 10.22: 1d20+5+1(bless)=18 (I forgot to include the bless when I rolled) Damage: 1d8+3=9
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP9/11 Character Sheet d8=5 ; Saturday December 20th, 2014 2:02:34 PM
OOC Neither you nor I threaten the one in front of Zee, so we shouldn't get AoO's, Mack. I don't threaten it because a whip does not threaten the squares it has reach into, you don't have enough reach to threaten it. You were probably hit by an AoO because the only way to get to where you flanked the one last turn made you move through a square it threatened. A flurry of blows is a full round action, thus not a split second attack of opportunity. If you moved to 11.23 to flank the guy with Carver then both of you gain a flanking bonus vs it.
IC Cameron moves to 10.19 and touches Carver, healing some of his wounds ( spontaneously cast Magic Weapon as Cure Light Wounds for 5 healing). He will also take the wand if Crosseye wishes to hand it over, freeing the Ranger to fight.
7 good berries to each person, 3 leftover underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Irdalas (David F posting) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 9/10 Arrows: 210 Character Sheet d20+8=16 ; d8=5 ; Saturday December 20th, 2014 2:08:44 PM
Irdalas drops his bow and moves to 12.20, drawing his sword as he moves. Once there he slashes at the creature in 11.21. Hits AC 16 for 7 damage (slashing)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d8+5=6 ; Saturday December 20th, 2014 4:03:12 PM
Carver takes a step back (5') to 7/19,8,19 - 7/20,8/20, as he does so, he reaches into his pack pulls out a potion (clw+5), drinking the frothy blue liquid he is healed some. He drops his lance and pulls out his sword, preparing for the future.....
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Saturday December 20th, 2014 4:52:46 PM
OOC:
I think I understand now. I'm used to an "Attack Of Opportunity" being if you move from a threatened space to a non-threatened space, such as running past a creature, etc. In my case, I was circling someone, as you would in battle. It looks like in Pathfinder that still provokes an AoO, unless you only move 5' per round. Is that correct?
For the Healing Wand, our intention was to have someone hold it that could use it, but not someone that normally casts Cure Light Wounds, as it was our "backup" if the Cleric needed healing and/or was down, etc. Also, it doubled our potential healing power if we needed multiple Cures in 1 round. And lastly, it allowed us to use spells first, and the wand as backup (since the Wand was expensive for us). I think that was our plan, but our party membership has changed quite a bit, so the thoughts around that may have changed completely now.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Saturday December 20th, 2014 8:52:05 PM
OOC You may notice I am out of 1st level spells and have nothing that will hurt them. With the wand I am useful and Crosseye can fight. If he keeps the wand I can watch and he can fight or heal.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Sunday December 21st, 2014 7:09:53 AM
OOC: Good call, Cameron. I don't usually watch other people's spell lists. Seems out of character that I would know that. :)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Sunday December 21st, 2014 12:29:07 PM
OOC True, and I wouldn't be helpless either. I can still aid another to help the damage dealers hurt things in melee. It just works out better this way because we get healing. 8)
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario d4+1=3 ; d20-1=3 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+3=4 ; Monday December 22nd, 2014 12:17:40 AM OOC: Eric R: The enemy at 13.22 got one on you because you moved next to him. At 20' speed there was no way to pass "around" him, and you didn't mention trying to use acrobatics to avoid an AoO. But yes, you can move 5' without provoking. Look at this explaining VIDEO... I bet you find it worthwhile. About you getting one on the one on 11.21, I am mistaken, it is too far away, you don't get one. You would have missed anyway, so no harm done. As David F said you should not be able to move and do a Flurry of Blows. David F: You are right, no AoO for you. Sorry! About Irdalas, let's say Gaston gets in the way, as it is "Sharing" space with him, Mack moves behind the small enemies and catch one of Carver's attackers on the back, hitting him quickly with a succession of strikes to the kidneys (or where he thinks the creatures kidneys should be). Atlas follows up attacking the same one, cutting one of the creatures arms, from which a smelly ichor pours out. Cameron moves behind the prone Gaston and uses his magic to heal Carver 5 HP. Irdalas moves on top of Gaston, trying to attack the nearest creature. But Gaston grabs one of his legs and stops him from attacking. Carver turns back, trying to get away from the attackers, while drinking a healing potion. Zee keeps attacking the enemy prone in front of her, but you notice her magic is starting to take it's toll on the fragil girl. --- The prone vegepygmy in turn attacks Zee again, but in it's awkward position misses by far. The other two scream and seem bolstered at seeing the mighty centaur back away from they. Both turns, one attacking Atlas and the other Mack. Atlas armor deflect his attacker spear, while Mack is far too agile for the other one. --- Your turn! Battle Map
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet d20+6=13 ; d8+3=10 ; Monday December 22nd, 2014 3:29:20 PM
Atlas grins as he realizes that he's in the middle of all 3 of the remaining creatures. It's time to put an end to this. With so many choices it is hard to decide where to start, but he quickly decides to take care of the fallen creature so that Zee can rest. My she looks haggard. With a quick swipe of his blade he brings it across the creature in another attempt to end it's life quickly so that he can deal with the other threats without concern for the safety of the others. His aim is not as true as he would like, but the creature's prone position doesn't allow it enough room to avoid the blade none the less.
------------------------------------- Attack 11.21: 1d20+5+1(bless)=13 (assuming the Prone -4 to AC allows me to hit with a 13) Damage: 1d8+3=10
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+5=10 ; d12+6=15 ; Monday December 22nd, 2014 4:27:34 PM "Can you use this?" I say to Cameron holding up the wand. I then throw/pass it off to him. "You might get better use of it. I will help with the fight then! I move up to join the battle. (9,21). With joining the battle finally, I feel a way of power come over me and strike out at the creature with my Great axe. ( use hero point to attack. Attack 10,22)
OoC ---------- Action - hand the wand off to Cameron Move to 9,21 but I think they get Aoo as I move into their range. Hero point to attack (10,22) not sure if you need to roll attack but did - attack roll 10, damage roll 15
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet d20+5=20 ; 2d6+6=12 ; Monday December 22nd, 2014 4:56:54 PM
Carver starts moving away from the vegepygmies , but then spins around and charges to 08-09/21, 08-09/22. (centaur charge need only 10' in straight line for a charge)
As he reaches the creature, he attacks with the longsword. Hitting solidly.
Attack (charge)22, Damage 12 (Vegepygmy at 10/23)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=10 ; d20+6=19 ; d4-1=1 ; d4-1=1 ; Monday December 22nd, 2014 5:35:15 PM
OOC: Thanks Corsario. The video was very funny, but are they making run of this rule? I noticed it didn't take 6 seconds to take a 5-foot move. :) I think I follow the AoO now. I didn't realize there were 3 different types of movement. I thought there was "run" and "walk", and walk was fine. Didn't know about the 5' step. I'll follow that from now on. Also didn't know about the difference between a normal attack and a full round attack. Seems kind of counter-intuitive that someone that gets extra attacks because of speed actually ends up having to spend more time doing those attacks. But I'll follow that rule with my flurry-of-blows from now on as well.
IC: Now that Carver is charging from one side, I flank attack the vegepygmy (at 10.23) with a flurry-of-blows. (flurry of blows: d20+4-1(+1 Bless, +2 Flank) for each blow, and d4-1 damage Hit AC 10 for 1 damage, and AC 19 for 1 damage)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d20+4=14 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+2=5 ; Monday December 22nd, 2014 7:15:00 PM
OOC Well I thought I posted, but I must not have submitted it. IC Cameron takes the wand and tumbles forward to flank for Mack. Move to 9.23 Acrobatics to avoid AoO 14 and 15 Attempt to aid Mack in his attacks fails , rolled 5
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Monday December 22nd, 2014 8:33:48 PM Earl: When you move to attack you don't provoke AoO, only if you move more than 5' within the enemy's threatened area. Yes, you need to roll John C: Moved Carver a little more so he doesn't "trample" Crosseye. Eric R: Glad you liked it. Changed your attack to the last remaining enemy. Atlas finds himself surrounded, but he is not scared. He goes after the prone enemy between him and Zee and decapitates it. Crosseye moves impatiently towards other of the enemies and attacks with his Greataxe, but misses it. Carver charges! His hooves make the ground tremble while his longsword bisections the vegepygmy. Cameron tries to help Mack, but he is not able. Mack manages to hit the last remaining enemy, almost to no effect. Gaston keeps hugging Irdalas legs, making him unable to attack. Zee smiles when she sees Atlas drop the enemy attacking her. A second after she looks very pale, and her eyes roll up... she seems about to faint. --- The last vegepygmy, seeing himself surrounded, drops it's weapon and makes a mad dash for it, trying to escape into the forest... You all get and Attack of Opportunity on him while he tries to escape... Battle Map
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Monday December 22nd, 2014 8:47:59 PM
Atlas drops the point of his sword to the ground. "I have seen enough killing for one day."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 5:14:59 AM
I'm with Atlas. I see no need to hit it as it flees. I keep an eye on it as it takes off. I then take a look around at everybody to make sure no one needs any band-aids.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 10:15:32 AM
OOC What are Zee's hit points? Without a header posted I have no idea if she is hurt.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 10:29:46 AM
OOC: Did we lose Cade/Zee? I just realized that there has not been a post since December 17th. Life is kind of busy, so maybe I missed an email or something?
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 12:37:29 PM
OOC Cade's Father in law has some serious health issues that were going to make posting difficult for him for the holidays and perhaps a little beyond that. He wasn't sure when that would become too much and warned us that he might have to bail out with little notice. Corsairio has been pulling Cade/Zee's strings since that happened . Cade assured us he would be back once everything was settled. Family takes precedence over this or any game and our thoughts are with him during this difficult time.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 5, CMD 15, HP 15/15 Character Sheet Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 3:53:31 PM
Letting the creature go, Carver didn't want to fight them anyways. Carver goes over to the dropped weapon, carefully picking it up. He then carries it to a spot near one of the trees, and says a prayer over it, for the dead and for those still living. After the prayer, he leaves it resting against the trees trunk.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP11/11 Character Sheet d4=4 ; d20+2=11 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 4:05:50 PM
Cameron pops a good berry in his mouth, healing the minor wound the pygmy gave him. He has no desire to chase them either. He hopes that with the end of this fight, they will be allowed to navigate their way out of the forest. Looking at his companions he can see they feel the same way. " Get up Gaston. Daylight is burning. It is time to go, while the forest licks it's wounds." He nudges the bedroll as he says this, then assists Crosseye with finding the way out.
Survival Aid Another for Crosseye 11 vs target of 10 Success... + 2 to Crosseye's survival to lead them out of the woods.
7 good berries to each person, 3 leftover underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon 0/4 channels used
Irdalas (David F posting) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 210 Character Sheet d20+2=4 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 4:10:44 PM
Irdalas eats a Good Berry as well, closing the scratch he suffered. He disentangles his legs from Gaston's grasp and retrieves his bow. He too wants to leave and tries to help Crosseye find the way home. Survival Aid another 4 vs 10 Fails
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 11:25:06 PM I guess Earl will make Crosseye let the creature go too... You see the creature vanish in the forest. The rumble in the ground and the wasp noises, you suspect, were only illusions. In the 3 vegepygmies bodies you find 9 more Goodberries in total. Gaston gets up and tries to clean himself. He tries to regain his composure. "Good work boys! Miklaus, the Silver Bishop, made and excellent choice by asking you to help me!" He starts to pack again, as if nothing has happened. Combat over! Congratulations, you all get 400 xp each, plus 50 xp for letting the last vegepygmy go! After you bury the dead you are ready to depart. You start moving in the direction you arrived, hoping the forest will let you go unmolested. But soon you feel the oppressive presence of the angry land, with the trees, the wind and even the birds flooding you with a hate feeling. You keep advancing in silence. You reach the place with the twig statues. The offering are still there. And then you see them. Dozens of vegepygmies, all around you, weapons in hand. --- Gaston fumbles his weapon while trying to draw it, grow pale, and finally faints. One of the small creatures advance. From his wounds you recognize it as the one you let escape only a few hours ago. It raises a spear over his head, and makes the clicking noises the creatures uses to communicate. He stops making the sounds, lower his weapon, and turns around, getting lost into the foliage. All the other vegepygmies turn and disappear into the forest. You thing you hear a moan from all around you, followed by a gurgling sight. The wind, so far chill and unwelcoming, stops. The trees stop creaking and moving, The birds start to sing in their usual voices. The forest, if not friendly, is now at peace. Merry Christmas! Well, you are almost out of the woods, so to speck! :P You can celebrate a little, and wake Gaston, before we continue. We are now in a "low" period so I won't post until you all got the change of updating your character sheets and making a new post. Carver's sheet needs other modifications too (wink wink). Time to celebrate! Congratulations! Well played!
Irdalas (David F posting) AC: 17 (T 14 FF 13), CMD: 17; HP: 10/10 Arrows: 210 Character Sheet Wednesday December 24th, 2014 1:40:25 AM
OOC I have enough xp to level, Is that the updating we should be doing? Also, did we receive xp for the Skunk? I have it for the Toads and for the Offerings in the clearing, but no notes for the Skunk.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+2=15 ; d20+2=14 ; Wednesday December 24th, 2014 6:20:21 AM
Wo-Hoooo!!!!!!! I start playing some celebratory music on my harmonica as we continue to find our way out of the forest. I then do my best to aid Crosseye as we head out.
(d20+2 perform harmonica check of 15) (d20+2 aid Crosseye survival/tracking check of 14 against DC 10 --> +2 to Crosseye)
OOC: How does leveling up work in this game? Any special training or tutoring needed? Or do we just pick our stuff when we reach the appropriate number of XP?
Dan K - Co DM Wednesday December 24th, 2014 11:38:50 AM
Congrats all, well done
On level up, I am a fan of Simple ....Roll HP in Loot and Booty with a statement that you are doing so ....add any skill points, choose any feats and make all other adjustments like BAB CMD, Spells and all that
the only exception to this would be if the PrC or group you may eventually belong to specifically states that you need x time or resources to get the benefit.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 24th, 2014 1:48:00 PM
OK, then. Any idea on the Skunk? Just want my xp to be accurate. Unless that skunk was dynamite it isn't going to make me go up another level. 8)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Wednesday December 24th, 2014 3:01:58 PM
OOC: Thanks Dan K! Simple works for me. :)
I have nothing for that either, Cameron. Although I didn't really expect much for it. Thought it might be figured in with some of the other stuff.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Wednesday December 24th, 2014 4:29:04 PM
OOC: Character updated, and items taken care of, should be alright now (a couple revert to non magic in a couple weeks from last years yuletide.)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Wednesday December 24th, 2014 7:01:47 PM
Atlas breathes a sigh of relief. "Well, it appears that we may make it out of here yet." A smile creeps onto his face as he begins to hum to himself, slowly walking towards Gaston. "So, before this buffoon wakes up, lets get on the same page. My intention when we get back is to be honest with whomever asks us about this adventure. I don't see any reason to hide anything that happened. Does anyone have concerns with this approach?"
---------------------------------- OOC: Woot! Leveling up, yippee! I'll try to get that all taken care of this weekend.
David, thanks for the recap on Cade, I had missed that earlier.
Well played this past few months everyone! I have been having a blast, I hope the feeling is mutual!
Happy Holidays!!!
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 24th, 2014 9:08:14 PM " I am fine with the truth, unless Gaston is willing to pay substantially more for a favorable tale. Remember though, these are the idle rich. They may not care about his bravery, or that he is a self absorbed, pompous, stuck up idiot. It may be what they expect of him. Just don't be surprised if they just shrug when you tell them all this." "Do we need to wake him? I think it would be SOO much nicer to walk home with him unconscious."
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Wednesday December 24th, 2014 10:41:21 PM "So, I expect you want me to carry his lard butt. It ain't happenin. Don't even think about it, he doesn't rate a ride, only those who are worthy will even be considered for a possible ride. Cameron, you did, because it was the right option for the training exercise, and we did end up being part of the Honor Fist." You can see Carver has a serious attitude about allowing anyone to ride on his back, and it's not a pleasant attitude at that.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 24th, 2014 10:53:16 PM
OoC Sorry missed yesterday been very busy working retail is bad this time of year and with kids family etc no time to do anything. I see I might have levelled. Ya presents for us !!!!!! Very merry Christmas to all !!!!!!! Will post in character later if time but Santa is coming soon !!!!! 😉
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 12 HP 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 24th, 2014 11:04:06 PM " I was planning on dragging him actually. 5 minutes, a few sticks and boom, a litter. Bonus is we get to tie him in, so he doesn't "fall off"."
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Thursday December 25th, 2014 2:32:08 AM
Merry Christmas! You are right! I skipped the Skunk. That's 250 XP more! I guess you all reach xp needed for level 2. Congratulations! Please level you sheets (Carver, remember you need to fix the "Gift items" issue) and RP a little... I think we will continue the adventure on Friday...
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Thursday December 25th, 2014 8:04:10 AM "I'm fine with helping drag him" :)
"I was also planning on an honest report. I see no reason to report otherwise.
OOC: Merry Christmas everybody!!!!!!!!!
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday December 25th, 2014 11:37:02 PM "Could just make a traverse. and not that I'd want to cause more trouble, but you on;y 'carry' one end of it, the other end drags on the bumpy ground."
ooc: Carver's "magic" lotto items are taken care of, and in 2 weeks will be even fewer in number.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Friday December 26th, 2014 8:44:50 AM " Like I said, drag him." Cameron quickly gathers the needed materials and whips a drag together. He will require help getting Gaston onto it and secured though.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet d20+6=13 ; d20+6=9 ; Friday December 26th, 2014 8:54:21 AM "My word is my rep so I will honest to that no matter what! You can't buy back rep plus it will be true to myself and that I will have a clear mine. With that let's make some sort of litter/traverse, tie him tightly to it and head out of here. We have shed enough death here!"
-------- Survival chech to make a carry device = 13 Survival to get north and the right direction to head back out the way we came = 9
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Friday December 26th, 2014 8:56:36 AM
On direction check +4 forgot the aid from others
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Friday December 26th, 2014 11:56:02 AM
In fact you realize it is very easy now to find your way, and make good time towards the edge of the forest. Just at the edge Gaston regains his senses. "Uh... What? Where? Why am I tied up here? Please untie me! I am fine!" OOC: How are we going with the level 2 character sheets? Remember to update the links in your Post Name.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Friday December 26th, 2014 1:35:08 PM
OOC leveling is done. I wasn't higher level when I prayed for spells so they are still at my level 1 quantities. IC " See, now that the forest has made peace we have no problem walking out of it, just like I said would happen."
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Friday December 26th, 2014 4:30:36 PM
Gaston smiles. "So we pass the test? Good! Now untie me!"
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday December 26th, 2014 8:05:46 PM
Carver will drop the front of the traverse, and then go back and untie Gaston. "We survived the Woods, as to if you passed the test, it's up to the Chancers to decide that. If we push, we might even make it to the tree to get a real meal tonight."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Friday December 26th, 2014 10:43:09 PM
Atlas is in good spirits and during the walk out he enjoys taking time to walk with and talk with each of the group. Nothing special, just chit-chat, getting to know them, etc. He's a little more open about his past and the characters learn a little more about his time as a captive with bandits and his time at the monastery. He also shares with everyone his concern for the type of group the Chancers are that they might allows someone like Gaston to join them. He's not shy about his opinion, but he's also open to hearing their side of things before condemning them completely.
"I'm with Carver, lets push to the Tree tonight. I could use a warm bed and some hot food."
----------------------------------------------- ooc: Feel free to read up on some of Atlas's history on his character sheet. He's sharing more and more of it as he gets to know the different people.
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Saturday December 27th, 2014 2:19:54 AM
You try to reach the tree, but night reach you before you manage to. Around the campfire Gaston starts to talk, to nobody in particular. "What worries me the most if that the Chancers Club thinks I failed the test, that would tarnish the reputation of Mikalus, the Silver Bishop. And he is not a man to embarrass in public. Worst yet, I will need to try and to this test all over again, and more creatures will die because of it. But if I got accepted, well, I can stay at the club lodgings, doing my business, without needing to to things like this ever again." He turns to see at the fire. "I only need to say only the good parts of the test. How I defeated several enemies. How we were able to survive the forest. Without anything else. Not lies, just the parts that will get me accepted. And I swear, on my honor, never to go into a forest again in my life."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Saturday December 27th, 2014 8:55:39 AM
Gaston's speech is tempting. It's often tempting to do something that will save lives, even if the process seems wrong. It's never an easy choice, and I mull it over in my head. But who really knows what the future may bring? We may save some lives in the short run by "ignoring some of the facts", but Gaston may end up in a position to put even more lives in jeopardy later. I do also appreciate the fact of not embarrassing the Silver Bishop on purpose in front of everyone. I don't speak up right away, but my thoughts are leading to telling the entire story, as best we can, and as truthful.
OOC: Working on my character as fast as I can. Researching some of my options. It's ever a challenge to level up and still try to remain as useless as possible. :)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Saturday December 27th, 2014 11:41:18 AM
OOC: At one point, I thought I saw a listing somewhere of Skills that are not used in Woldian rules, because they've been merged together with a smaller list of Skills. I can not find this now. Does anyone know where that is? One of the reasons I ask is for the Rogue class. They use the "Search" skill to find traps as well. However, Search is not a Woldian skill. I'm assuming it's one of those skills that got merged into another.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Saturday December 27th, 2014 12:47:40 PM
ooc: search = perception, happened with pathfinder/3.5
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Saturday December 27th, 2014 1:00:47 PM
OOC: Thanks Carver! :)
Too many game systems, too little time. ;)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet d20+5=9 ; Saturday December 27th, 2014 2:08:46 PM " And for this abbreviated form of what happened we will receive what? Many of us are pretty literal people. We don't like not telling all that happened when asked. That kind of account may not be cheap. Again I am left to wonder who is funding this trip. Are you paying us or the Silver Bishop? If it is him it would be a shame to cheat him of his money by not giving him a full account of what happened. Some of the most literal members of this group might find that the same as lying to him." Cameron is trying to drive home he point that the account Gaston wants may benefit many people, but it will mostly benefit Gaston himself. Since that is the case it is traditional to make it well worth the tellers while to make this story reflect him kindly. Diplomacy 9 perhaps I am not being clear enough. 8)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 17; HP 13/13 Character Sheet Saturday December 27th, 2014 4:57:57 PM "How rich are you Gaston?" Atlas looks around at the group and says, "You know, we could do a lot of good with the right amount of funding. We could save a lot of lives, kill a lot of monsters, make a name for ourselves, etc. Kind of selling our soul though." Atlas takes a moment to consider, "Nah, I would rather do it on my own than have to live with myself after that deal. This is a good group, we can accomplish all that and more without selling out. Sorry Gaston, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, that's what they'll hear from me. And if you search out those woods again you'll find me standing right here ready to stop you."
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Sunday December 28th, 2014 12:01:38 PM "I am rich enough. And I have seen all the good you can do, and how my place is not here, trying to do this kind of things. My place is back hope, doing business. I am trying to join the Chancer's Club not to go out adventuring, but to have contacts and reputation. And I can achieve that with your help. As I have told you, I have some, resources, I am willing to share with the people that support me. If you choose to help me, I will be in your debt, and it would be in my best interest to keep on your good graces." He smiles. "And it doesn't hurt to keep the biggest heroes I know well founded! You might come handy!"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Sunday December 28th, 2014 2:16:59 PM
The idea is sounding more and more appealing..... "Maybe Gaston has a point? We do need someone back home sponsoring us. We've seen his weaknesses out in the open. But he also seems to have strengths in the "political" arena if he's gotten this far. We could probably use someone like him back in town. That's definitely not MY strength. I'm not suggesting we lie. I'm just saying maybe we can focus on each other's strengths."
Making sure just to our group and NOT to Gaston: "I only trust him so far.... but at the moment, we could mutually use each other for the greater good, it seems."
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet d20+6=24 ; Sunday December 28th, 2014 3:23:44 PM
Sense Motive 24 Gaston has lied to them and threatened them before. Cameron weighs his words to see if they are true.
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Monday December 29th, 2014 10:20:53 AM
Cameron only: Highlight to display spoiler: {He is sweating. He knows he didn't do a good test, and depends on you giving a good review of him to enter the Chancers Club. He really wants in, he doesn't like to be adventuring, he has the resources to help you if you help him and he will come after you later if you don't. Not with a sword, but with his influences.}
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet d20+9=18 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+5=24 ; Monday December 29th, 2014 12:55:56 PM
Cameron knows what he needs to know now, All he has to do is inform the others without Gaston getting wind of it. " Carver, are you still wounded? Let me see that." Cameron climbs up on Carvers back and starts bandaging the centaur's head. As he does so he whispers to his friend. " If they tell a story that doesn't get Gaston into the Chancer's he is going to use his influence to get back at us. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but when we need that permit to do something, or a hand getting into or out of trouble his taint will be there and it will poison us. Does anyone you know know more about revenge than me? Revenge is patient and when it happens it really hurts you. You have to convince them, they won't listen to me because they think I am just out to make a few extra gold. Tell them, I will distract Gaston." Cameron finishes his bandaging and hops down. He motions to Gaston, that they should step aside and talk. He gets Gaston's ear and tells him," We both know that you didn't quite do all the Chancer's wanted, did you? I have already seen it in your eyes, so don't deny it. You don't want to tromp around out here, you want the prestige of the Club and never want to set foot in the woods again. I get you. I'll get you into the Chancer's with my story, and see that the others do too. But you have to hold up your end. No negative repercussions against us, any of us. And the pay has to be all you said it would be. You hold up your end, you will get into the Chancer's from our reports." Perception 18 Sense Motive 18 Diplomacy 24
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Monday December 29th, 2014 4:49:35 PM
Gaston smiles. "I'll make sure you don't regret helping me. And I'll will want to keep you around, and in a good mood, as you all are valuable allies."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet d20+6=16 ; Monday December 29th, 2014 5:11:09 PM
I patiently await others thoughts on the matter.... and my mind wanders.....
"Hey, I know you guys may feel that in the heat of battle, I'm not always able to contribute as much as others. But what's really important is check THIS out!"
I play a little tune to the rhythm of the "Gaston" song..... (d20+6 perform harmonica check of 16)
"Heh? Heh? Is it sounding any better? Let's see those monsters stop us NOW!" :)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday December 29th, 2014 7:48:30 PM
While Cameron distracts Gaston, Carver gathers the rest of the party. "I am not in any means a supporter of Gaston, let me say that to begin with. But I'm getting an impression that we should try and get him him into the Chancers, not for his benefit, but for ours. Now while I feel he is absolutely useless in the field or in combat, I get the surprising impression that he is deadly in the political realm. That might not mean much to us right now, but just think ahead a few years, and the resentment Gaston might harbor if we should be the cause of his not getting accepted. I'm not saying to lie, I would never lie about anything. But there is telling the truth of a situation and telling the absolute truth about it. An example would be..... While encamped in the Woods, we were attacked many times and as a group we succeeded it fighting off those that fought against us. Or.... While Gaston cowered in abject fear, those with skill beat back the attackers that repeatedly attacked the group.
While both are the truth, right? Which would benefit us more? I'd say the first, it would give the best chance for Gaston to get accepted and keep us in good stead with everyone involved. Now, I can't make any of you say anything you don't want to, and wouldn't in any case, it wouldn't be honorable after all, but I can see a bit into the future where it would be of the greater good to have Gaston support us in our endeavors rather than stand between us and our goals. So, please think it over, but while I won't make up anything to support him, I may just gloss over some spots to make him look not so bad."
This is all said with great conviction, and suddenly Carver's eyes seem distracted as he looks off to the side above everyone's head, and he nods to the empty air and smiles slightly.....
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Monday December 29th, 2014 11:26:20 PM
The night passes without issue, and the next day Gaston takes care in dressing with a new set of clothes he had saved for the occasion. "My friends, I invite you to clean and dress accordingly to the reception we are going to receive! I have everything ready at the Tree, and they should be expecting us to celebrate our victory! This is not only my day, but yours too!"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 9/9 Character Sheet Tuesday December 30th, 2014 6:14:32 AM
I straighten out my eye brows as best I can.
"Is there a nice, clean creek nearby I can bathe in?"
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Tuesday December 30th, 2014 12:30:20 PM
OOC Mack, fix your header, hp, CMD, etc. They are raised on your sheet but not your header. Keeps freaking me out when I see you with 9 hp. New day, new prayers preped.
IC Cameron brushes off his coat. He has the one outfit, and it is as clean as he can make it. He sorely misses his prestidigitation from his former life. He shrugs, shoulders his gear and prepares to march back to the Tree.
Notes underlined spells have been cast spells prayed for- Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Create Water, Light, Delay Poison, Bless, Magic Weapon, Detect Evil 0/4 channels used
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 18/18 Character Sheet d20+8=23 ; d20+1=16 ; Tuesday December 30th, 2014 12:54:45 PM
OOC: Thanks Cameron! I kept noticing that header right AFTER I posted, and didn't want to waste a post. But I'll just fix it now.
My char sheet is not completely updated yet, but I believe I'm pretty close. I need to double check attack rolls and CMD and things like that, especially now that I understand a little better what those actually are. ;)
Just in case we need any rolls for marching back to the Tree:
(d20+8 perception check of 23) (d20+1 aid Crosseye survival/tracking check of xx against DC 16 --> +2 to Crosseye)
Do we get any extra bonuses for "Aid Another"? I'm not sure why I've been rolling d20+2 to Aid Crosseye with Survival/Tracking. Looks like it should be d20+1 for me (since that's my "survival" roll).
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday December 30th, 2014 2:16:59 PM
Atlas is visibly annoyed by Gaston's comments, but he doesn't say anything in response.
In response to Mack and Carver, "It doesn't sit right with me for several reasons. First off, I'm not convinced that Gaston is all that savvy in regards to the politics. Everyone seems to be assuming that he was sent into these woods to get into the Chancers, but whose to say that this wasn't a test for us? If I remember correctly he said that he was told not to participate. Who's to say that they didn't send him here to die, or us to die? There are so many other reasons that we could have been sent out here. And as for needing him, or not wanting him to hurt us in the future, I am not going to live in fear of telling the truth. The truth is more than what you say, it includes what you do not say, as we are clearly changing the outcome of something by not saying it.
"Also, who has considered the opposite thought? By glossing over this now we could find ourselves worse off in the future. Maybe through some blunder of his we end up on a suicide quest, or maybe his antics come out and we're tied to him. I can count just as many ways that getting him into the Chancers can hurt us as much as it can help us.
"My mind is made up, I'm sticking with the whole story. I cannot in good conscious hide the truth. It was clearly communicated in the beginning that we were to protect ourselves if attacked and to recount the story of what happened. I plan to tell the story as it happened and I won't gloss over it. I won't embellish it either, I will just tell it. I would rather have it come back and bite me when I was acting with honor than to have it come back and bite me for not acting with honor."
------------------------------------------ OOC: I have completed the leveling up of my character. What a pathetic HP roll, but so be it.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 18/18 Character Sheet Tuesday December 30th, 2014 2:54:23 PM
I feel very wishy-washy on the whole thing, but completely understand Atlas's points. I, too, was thinking early on that maybe the test is more for us than Gaston.
I start to wonder if it makes me evil if I think about leading Gaston back into the forest, and then leaving him there. ;)
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=7 ; d20+2=6 ; Tuesday December 30th, 2014 11:33:40 PM
OOC: sorry, for the delay. I have been busting my hump helping my parents settle my grandmother's affairs. We are all teachers so this is our best time. I promise a regular schedule starting Monday.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Wednesday December 31st, 2014 8:52:24 AM
Walking quietly with group heading back to the tree, listening to all the arguments on, what to say, how much to say, and what not to say, my head feels like it is going to explode. How I wish right now for my simple life back. What am I do. I just don't know yet all sides seem equal and all just important. What will the future hold no one knows and can tell. I guess this what they call a life changing decision or at least a life altering one. Right now I just keep silent.
----- Sorry about the posts right now but work retail so been very very busy like 12hr days and with family friends and holidays I have no time for anything even me and sleep just want this time of year to be over and things to slow down after new year. It should and will try to up catch up things and character level stuff. Sorry again
Camp Flower Garden - CoDM Corsario Wednesday December 31st, 2014 10:18:43 AM
Then you feel about to reach the Tree of Parting, you find somebody on the road. It turns out he is a servant of Gaston, with orders to wait for your arrival, and run back to make them announce you, and start the triumph celebration. "Master Gaston! You are alive! Did you finish the test?" Gaston, very elegant and with a rich guy presence don't like the question. "Of course I did, silly boy! Now hurry! We need to have everything ready for the Bishop and the rest of the Chancer's Club! Hurry!" He sees the boy go away, and he sits under a tree. "Please, sit with me for a minute. Let's give them an hour or so to have everything ready. We need to make an entrance!" He seems very happy with himself. "What was the pay you were promised?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 15; HP 18/18 Character Sheet Wednesday December 31st, 2014 12:13:57 PM
I think about where I will go when the "grand entrance" occurs, as I don't wish to walk in to anything grand myself. Hmmmm..... perhaps a nice nap by a stream?
Promises of pay.... as the question floats thru my head, I honestly don't remember. Was it world peace? Perhaps I should cut back on the pipe. Oh well. I have faith that Atlas will look out for us.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Wednesday December 31st, 2014 12:44:42 PM
OOC a direct quote from your negotiations with Gaston... "there will be coin in it as well as the personal connection to an up and coming member to one of the Wolds most elite and influential organizations that deals directly with heroism and adventure." No amount of money was mentioned, so we either negotiate here for a good chunk of change or get stuck with whatever Gaston will give us.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 13; HP 18/18 Character Sheet Thursday January 1st, 2015 6:38:44 PM
I look for some wildlife while waiting... and maybe an apple tree.
OOC: Looks like my CMD was incorrect before (2 too high). Not sure if the sheet was incorrect, or if I'm doing it wrong now. If anyone is bored and wants to double-check my calculation for that, please let me know if it's correct now. Thanks.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Thursday January 1st, 2015 7:56:15 PM
OOC It is still 1 too high Mack. You are small. This is why I dislike this particular character sheet. The basic one from the Woldipedia and the spreadsheet I use make you list all the modifiers, so that you can see them all. 10 base +3 for dex +1 for wisdom -1 for strength-1 for size+0 for Bab. Am I missing any modifiers?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 13; HP 18/18 Character Sheet Friday January 2nd, 2015 7:34:29 AM
OOC:
Thanks Cameron! I have the same calculation as you listed, except for my size modifier, I have a +1 instead of a -1. Am I doing that backwards? That's the same modifier that I use when attacking (a +1 due to my small size).
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Friday January 2nd, 2015 8:42:16 AM
OOC Size: Halflings are Small creatures and gain a +1 size bonus to their AC, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, a --1 penalty to their CMB and CMD, and a +4 size bonus on Stealth checks.
Returning to the Tree - CoDM Corsario Friday January 2nd, 2015 10:33:50 AM
Seeing no answer if forthcoming, Gaston shakes his head. "Well, don't worry. When I get accepted to the Chancer's Club I will personally pay each one of you 1,000 gp, besides the good will for me and my family. Let's go! The celebration awaits!" He starts walking, in front of you all, tall and proud. OOC: Dan will take over the DM duties on Monday (New Year, new DM). Thanks for your playing this last few months, I hope you got as much fun as I did, and see you later!
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Character Sheet Friday January 2nd, 2015 12:36:39 PM "Boni said he wanted me to hold on to his share until he gets back." :)
OOC: Thanks again Cameron. I see the size problem now. That spreadsheet wasn't set up very well to calculate that correctly I guess. I have fixed mine now. Although my CMB has now taken an unexpected blow. ;( Thanks for the DMing, Corsario! It's been fun! :)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Friday January 2nd, 2015 1:46:36 PM
OOC Hence my problems with disarming and tripping, even with a whip. Advancing in 1 class for a few levels and getting a BaB would help you. Do be aware, the Wold requires that by level 6 you must have 2 levels in your classes, no single dips. They give you up to level 6 to get those second levels because some folks, alot actually, like to multiclass. And yes, that sheet has alot of erroe. I have not found a "perfect" sheet yet, and I am too lazy to make one 8).
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday January 2nd, 2015 3:56:28 PM
OOC: Corsario, it was a pleasure, thank you!! I look forward to playing with you again soon.
I will be back to regular posting and bickering with Gaston on Monday. Been a busy holiday season.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Friday January 2nd, 2015 7:51:40 PM
OoC Thanks a lot Corsario been fun until next time. My character has grown a lot and the moral decisions were great we still have to face for along time.
As Atlas said life starting to go back to normal as a normal as it can work will slow down family life settle down kids back to school wife back to work. Like the holidays but for me I am so busy glad they are over now. I hope everyone has a good 2015 looking forward to new adventures.
Ps will take time the weekend to update character to level 2
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Character Sheet Saturday January 3rd, 2015 10:11:46 AM
OOC: Cameron: Yep, saw those multi-class rules. Not a problem. I have a plan (kind of). ;)
I've been slowly merging a few different sheets together. So I should have one without errors at SOME point I hope.... although it's also geared towards my specific character though, too.
As for your whip, I'm surprised that doesn't cancel out your size penalty. Doesn't really make sense to have the size penalty for a whip, in my mind. since you're disarming from a distance. I could see the problem with me doing it with my sai, though.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Sunday January 4th, 2015 12:06:35 PM
Carver, takes the time to clean up a bit and use the stream to wash off as much of the veggie-pygmy remains as he can. He also wipes down his armor and positions his cloak to cover up the scrapes where the black paint has been scratched off from the combats. He decides he needs to purchase some more paint, for touch ups, he should have thought of that before.... He's not happy that most of the rest are so blinded with their disgust for Gaston, they can't see into the future only the door in their face that they want to smash open. Gently opening that door would leave the hallway beyond it free of wreckage allowing easy passage, but the smashing it open will do nothing but make the traversing of it treacherous and possibly deadly..... He just shakes his head and hopes that Cameron's and his own descriptions will be enough... He doesn't plan on lieing, it would be against his beliefs, but adjusting the story so it keeps the actions of Gaston's participation in the best light, wouldn't exactly be lieing, it would be the accentuation of his actions.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Character Sheet Sunday January 4th, 2015 1:50:12 PM
I decide to take a nap while everyone cleans up, thinks about their options, and regroup.
Return to The Tree of Parting Monday January 5th, 2015 9:32:06 AM
ooc putting in an early post to get us back in full time mode
The servant dashes to his horse and is quickly galloping towards the Tree of Parting. Gaston starts walking but then pulls up short, his hand coming to his chin in thought. A moment later, he folds his arms across his chest and watches for a few moments. "On second thought, I should allow him time to return and get things ready. I only become a living legend once after all." Gaston beams a self confident smile about at all of you. It turns to a smirk at Mack's comment on Boni's share.
Gaston steps to the halfling and ruffles his hair with one hand as an adult might do to a child, "Boni has no share as he decided to remain behind at the entry of the wood."
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Monday January 5th, 2015 11:47:23 AM
Gaston's words conjure some of the reasons that Cameron left the Fist. With the casual flick of a sentence one member of their group was not being paid. He didn't participate in the mission and Cameron would have thought it odd if he were included, but it had begun. His mind drifted back to the caravan of circus performers, ravaged by gnolls and met by the Fist on the road. They ha been dispatched to protect a town, probably a day and a half away from gnolls. But these people were not the ones paying them, and these were supposedly not the gnolls they had been sent to fight. It didn't matter that these folk would die once the Fist rode over the hill, not to the Fist anyway. It mattered to Cameron though. He had disobeyed orders and stayed behind to escort the performers to the next town. It had been his bow, the strongman's fists and the remaining lion's teeth that got them to that town, at the cost of the lion, and a long period of unconsciousness that Cameron could never forget when his life hung by a thread, and the mercy of a giany he didn't at first like. He felt a sick feeling in the pit of his stomach and looked to Carver. The paladin was honest to a fault and had stuck to their orders in the case of the performers. He knew the Centaur hadn't liked doing that, but the paladin code wasn't one that could be broken easily. Who would be hurt by Gaston's casual decisions to take revenge on them if they told the story as it happened? Then again, who would be hurt if Gaston was accepted and made decisions that could lead to others being in peril in the Chancer's Club? Cameron's head started to hurt, and since they were going to take a longer break, he pulled out his battered grooming kit and headed to the stream to shave and make himself presentable. While there he allowed the burbling of the water to soothe his mind and he prayed harder than he had ever consciously prayed for guidance in what to do. When he finishes, his beard and hair are again trimmed and groomed , his outfit as clean as he can make it and his mind, having focused again and been touched by his goddess is now ordered and prepared. He returns ready to continue on to the Tree.
Spells prepared (underlined spells have been cast) Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance / Bless, Comprehend Languages, Summon Monster I
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Character Sheet Monday January 5th, 2015 12:20:07 PM "Well, Boni sure is NOT going to be happy about this...." I mumble under my breath as I stroll away, hoping to find Boni.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday January 5th, 2015 2:32:36 PM
Atlas grimaces at Gaston's delay, but he doesn't say anything. He takes a moment to take off his gear and pile it up nicely, then steps to the side and closes his eyes. After a few deep breaths he begins his forms.
Once he's done you notice that the wrinkles between his eyebrows are gone and he seems a bit more content. He takes a seat next to his gear and starts to give it a good cleaning, at least for his standards, which means that he uses an old cloth and his shirt sleeves to wipe the grime off. When asked he says that he'll pay someone a copper at the Tree to give it all a good deep clean.
Looking up at Gaston he says, "Any time you are ready Gaston, just say the word." While he waits he cleans and he strikes up conversation with anyone in the party that happens to be interested, while also keeping an eye up and down the road.
------------------------------------------------------ ooc: Happy New Year everyone! Happy to meet the new co-DMs as well, although Dan K, isn't this your third stint with us? :-)
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Monday January 5th, 2015 3:42:39 PM
OOC DMs remain in place for a year or two, just long enough to get used to their style and how they want things done IMO. Then the Wold shifts and a new set of DMs will be placed with each game. One thing this does is it keeps us from getting comfortable, " Well Dan would never set us against something we couldn't beat, so lets figure this out"( not necessarily true, this quote used for illustration purposes only. Your results may differ, violently) It also beings in a fresh set of eyes and ideas to maybe change the focus of the campaign. Some DMs are reserved for high level games where the number of moving parts gets really, really high and difficult to manage. In the BBL game when we reached that point, no DM was willing, available or able to DM our group. Since we were all accomplished players and most of us had DMed at least a little the PTB wrote us modules and one of us would "sit out a scene" and DM that part of the module. This wasn't ideal because the current DM had no idea how their part linked to the part in front or behind it and it made continuity a nightmare. Thankfully and devious and excellent (as well as Evil) former DM offered to come back and take us over for one horrible module that took place in Koshe Marr. He killed some of us, hurt us and challenged us to our wits end, and it was one of the best modules we played.
Dan K Co-DM I am one of the original DM's of Tree. I have never left but i have had 2 partners. David and I take turns sitting in Big Chair as it were. it give the DM a break in small stints to help with burnout. allows a bit of focus on other game related things like writing the next adventure
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 17;HP 11/11 Character Sheet Monday January 5th, 2015 4:33:11 PM
Seeing that everyone head to the stream to clean up I follow suit also. A good swim would do me good. Clean my body and setting my mind. I find a gods dip very relaxing. While in the water I clean up best I can and after start on my armor. Even though it is old and might have seen its better days it still severs me well. About the Gaston thing now, everyone has made good points to me but what will the future hold? That is the question I think. Yes, it most likely would be good to have a high level friend that can help with resources and in different ways but at what cost to us/me? This is what we need to figure out I think. Maybe I should go talk with Atlas and the others. With that I head over to Atlas to were he cleaning his armor. "What is our postion with this Gaston thing? Surport him or not? I ask Atlas.
----- occ happy new year everyone so glad the busy time is over now and things will settle down now 😄 still working on level will update very soon so you can look it over.
Returning to the Tree - CoDM Corsario Monday January 5th, 2015 6:24:25 PM Well, I have to say is my first time with this "rotating chair" DM trick. I hope we and Dan can manage it well.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday January 5th, 2015 11:10:07 PM
To Crosseye, "I just cannot bring myself to hide the full truth. I understand the angle, but I see just as much danger down that path as I do in telling all. I would rather have honor on my side and sleep well at night knowing that I did what was right. If I end up poor and cast aside from this tree and it's citizens then so be it, I'll move on with the clothes on my back. I've been there before. If I end up dead for speaking the truth, so be that as well, at least I died for what I believe in. I could end up in either of these places by lying just as well as telling the truth.
"So, that's my plan. I know it's not popular, the call of wealth and fame are strong, even for me, but I am quite confident that we can find our own way to these without having to get in bed with someone with the questionable character like Gaston."
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday January 5th, 2015 11:34:41 PM "I am not going to lie to benefit him, but I am planning on giving enough information to hopefully assist our cause. If they pin me down with a direct question, I will of course say the truth. I'd recommend everyone do the same, but each must make up their own mind."
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Tuesday January 6th, 2015 12:07:03 AM
Assuming this is all being discussed away from Gaston, say near the stream, Cameron makes his last effort to explain why he isn't sure Gaston being allowed into the Chancer's is a bad idea. If this is being discussed in front of Gaston, then he remains silent. " I hope your honor feels good if it isn't you he hurts when he decides to take revenge. Someone that will strike back with a pen and not their fist usually doesn't aim directly at the ones they want to hurt. Too much armor there. Normally they aim for the softer spots on people you know." Cameron thinks of his Uncle Morgan, and how he looked lying on the slab in the temple. They hadn't just killed him, they had taken away all that made him a paladin, and a Dwarf. Jancassais had stuck the bargain to return him those things, in exchange for Cameron's willing hands. The halfling had thought about it for a few days before he realized that the Dwarf had made him who he was, the least he could do was return the Dwarf to the way he was so that he could return to the stone with his honor. He didn't regret the choice, only that it had taken so long for him to come to it. "Look, I get you point. I have my pride and honor too. But bureaucracy is a poorly aimed weapon that normally hurts those around you rather than the intended target." " At least get the lay of the land before you commit to telling your tale. I wasn't here when you were hired, so I am pretty sketchy on who is paying for this and who is actually the one doing the hiring. If it isn't Gaston then the story might benefit them more if it is the truth. If that is the case then I will tell how poorly he performed. If bravery and martial prowess were the test, then I will find a way to make my point without words. These Chancer's cannot be blind to the world and the way people manipulate them. They are paragons of society and business, it can't be easy to slip something by them. They will definitely be on their guard to hear what is really said. We just have to be able to speak the language they are listening to. " " Just make sure you know the questions, before you give the answers. That's all I am saying."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21/21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday January 6th, 2015 11:10:49 AM
As Atlas finishes up with cleaning his gear he heads to the stream to engage with the others and to take a dip if time allows. Upon his arrival he hears Cameron's comments and responds, "Cameron, you make fair points, of which several I have already considered. However, my gruffness with this situation has probably made it seem like I'm going to charge in there and blurt out to everyone that this man is a coward and fool. That is not my intent and I apologize for letting my emotions get the best of me and not communicating clearly. I don't have a clue what is going to happen. I don't know if we'll be asked direct questions or open ended questions. I don't know if they'll want to hear from all of us or just one of us. Until we have an idea of what's going to happen then we're just guessing, so to your point, I'll listen to the questions before giving the answers. However, if I feel that the questioning, answering, or comments, whether from our group, from the Chancers, or Gaston is leading towards the implication that Gaston is a grand and brave hero then I'm going to speak up whether I'm asked or not.
"With all that being said, I hear you Cameron, and I'll take your comments to heart as I enter the viper's den later in the day."
Just before Atlas jumps into the water he randomly blurts, "Politics and politicians, gah, I hate them!"
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Tuesday January 6th, 2015 11:34:25 AM " On that we can agree, politics cause more problems than they solve. Funny you mention a viper, thats the second time in just a few minutes that solution has been suggested to me."
Zee (Cade R) AC: 12 (T 12 FF 10), CMD: 12; HP: 11/11 Character Sheet d20+2=15 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+3=22 ; Tuesday January 6th, 2015 11:38:32 AM
Zee has had enough of Gaston, and his rather grand manner. She also never agreed to travel with Gaston, or return and report his daring adventure. So, she slips Atlas a note that reads:
I prefer to make my own introductions at the Tree of Parting. See you soon.
Then she stealthily makes her way down the trail on her own. Her goal is to make her own introductions to the head of the servants in the Tree, offer her services as a midwife to the Caretaker of the Leafy Chapel and/or Master Laughingwater, she will also try to secure lodging something modest and within her means. She is very sure to approach the denizens of the Tree with a servant's mind set; she is honest, demure, and anticipates the needs of those around her.
Her goal in all things: To be seen as hard-working, sweet, and cheerful. If Gaston's arrival is successful and he abides by his boasts, then Zee's efforts will be enhanced and people can see her as humble and brave. If Gaston is the liar that Zee thinks he is, Zee may hope to break even and be dismissed from the Tree with only a few nasty rumors.
Actions ------ Stealth Check to slip Atlas a note: 1d20+2= 15 Stealth Check to slip away: 1d20+2= 19 Profession (Midwife) check to get hired: 1d20+6= 17 Diplomacy during introductions to Tree of Parting: 1d20+3= 22
OOC: Hey, everyone, I am back in the saddle, and I want to thank you for the patience you showed me over the last two weeks. do I level? I missed several early adventures and I don't know if we level as a group or by points.
Cameron (David F) AC 18 (T 14, FF 15) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Tuesday January 6th, 2015 12:10:17 PM
OOC Welcome back. Glad to see you were able to get all you needed to done over the holidays, and sorry for the circumstances that made that necessary. Please contact Jerry so that he can list you as active again in the game roster. The Wold tends to level the group together, so I would start leveling. When new players join they start at the current level for simplicity. Imagine trying to keep a first level wizard alive in a fifth level group. The wizard would spend more time on the floor than talking. Starting lower would also limit the new players confidence and ability to add to the group, which is another reason they keep us all at the same level.
Returning to the Tree - CoDM Corsario Tuesday January 6th, 2015 1:05:45 PM
Welcome back Cade. Please level as the rest. I think (sorry, my memory fails me) you all will get the same XP in an effort to standard things for now. Let me check. But yes, you all should be level 2 now.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Character Sheet d20+12=31 ; d20+8=23 ; Tuesday January 6th, 2015 1:09:00 PM
I completely agree on the opinion of politics and politicians. And I'm not really looking forward to any questioning. I sure hope they let the leaders do the talking. I'm fine with Atlas speaking for me. I begin my attempt to slip thru the cracks. :)
I head to the Tree to see if I can find Boni to catch up on things.
(d20+12 stealth check of 31) (d20+8 perception check of 23)
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