Co-DM John Friday July 31st, 2015 5:23:03 PM
Most of the group makes sure they have the pearls they were given and a consensus is decided that it's time to get into the water. Evaris on the other hand, even making sure he has the pearl, wishes he'd known and asked for different spells.... ____________________________________________________________________ You notice Cris check a similar pearl around her own neck and smiling at the party, leans over the side and dives into the water. Following Cris into the lake, the water is mostly clear, at least while it's daylight and the suns up. The lake in this area seems to range from 80 to 110 feet deep. There is also a slight current to the lake, causing those unused to to drift towards the northeast. Everyone, please make a swim check, DC 13 every post. Missing it means you struggle to keep up, but manage to. Missing by 5+ means you are drifting away from the group and requires another Swim Check to return, missing by 3+ means you get even further away from the group towards the northeast. Below Float City and towards the northeast almost looks like a junk yard. There is random junk and garbage that's drifted down from the city. To the west and southwest are huge fields of rows of some sort, where the underwater farms are located. To the direct north is a plot of land at least 2 or 3 acres in size, that is growing kelp. These fields of kelp are 50-60 feet tall, and still don't reach the surface. Cris is about halfway to the bottom, waiting on the group and Luci, swims over to any of those who fail a swim check to aid, at least for the duration when the group is with Cris and the dolphin. Cris, describes the farms to the west and southwest, and turtle feeding grounds to the north. This is when you figure out the pearls allow you to speak as well as breath. (no, theydo not give free action, only breath and speak under water.)
OOC: Handing off DM duties as of Monday, enjoy yourselves.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+11=30 ; d20+15=33 ; Friday July 31st, 2015 7:54:20 PM
Brom climbs down into the water. He stays with the group as they begin to look for signs.
Perception DC 33, Swim DC 30
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Friday July 31st, 2015 10:52:00 PM
As the group climbs into the water, Barratore pauses. "Actually I think I will hold down the fort at the Message in a Bottle. Hooved creatures encased in steel don't make the best swimmers. Anchors? Sure but not swimmers." He claps Brom on the back, "Ill save you some drink, don't worry. And don't let Edson or Emrys get themselves killed."
Barratore then heads back up...
No one mentioned picking Barratore up on my Sub request a few weeks back and I am pretty much out for August. Promise I'll be back but I simply cannot post this month. Good Luck all
Evaris d20-2=17 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 12:47:52 AM
Swimming isn't Evaris's strong suit, which is why he would have preferred a different spell selection. Nonetheless, he manages to keep up. For now. [Swim 17]
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=17 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 6:40:15 PM
Lanliss manages to swim, finding it fairly good swim for the time being
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+9=15 ; d20+18=26 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 5:50:32 AM
The feeling of swimming and breathing underwater js a little unsettling to Edson. The swimming part comes easy and he stays with the group, his eyes scanning about looking for anything unusual.
Perception 26
CoDM James Monday August 3rd, 2015 6:04:16 PM
Brom climbs down into the water and stays with the group as they begin to look for signs.
Barratore pictures himself acting like an anchor and the comments [b]I think I will hold down the fort at the Message in a Bottle.
Evaris is ont the strongest of swimmers, Nnnetheless, he manages to keep up. For now.
Lanliss manages to swim, finding it fairly good swim for the time being
Edson finds swimming and breathing underwater a little unsettling, but his eyes scanning about looking for anything unusual.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- As the water ripples around you, you take in your surroundings a little more. As you stare at the Floating City you cannot help but wonder how it remains sitting in the middle of Turtle Lake. The gigantic six level Floating City picturesque surrounding by the calm water in the Crying Woods.
Anyone who rolled a perception check 15 or higher Highlight to display spoiler: {There are no obvious signs of anyone or anything having passed this way recently.}
Perception check 25 or higher Highlight to display spoiler: { Above the water there is no signs of passage, but under water you can see one clear path through the seaweed where the turtles have passed many times going between the city and the shore, however among the taller seaweed in the opposite direction you see several broken tops and stalks bending away from the city.}
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=25 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 7:21:59 PM
Brom looks about the water. He sees a well traveled path through the seaweed. Something catches the vigilant eyes of the barbarian, broken tops. He signals to the others the direction and begins to swim that way.
Perception DC 25, Swim DC 21 (taking 10).
Peza d20+9=21 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 9:28:52 PM
Jumping into the lake following the rest of the group .... [swim check d20=9=21]
Peza is wide eyes she swims ... after the others ... its just an amazing feat to not be drowning .... the magical Pearl is certainly a fantastic thrill to use ....
Evaris d20+5=20 ; d20-2=12 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 10:22:22 PM
Evaris doesn't see anything particularly noteworthy, but he follows Brom when the barbarian spots a trail. Or at least, he tries to. He hopes that all his thrashing around is at least entertaining. [Swim 12]
Emrys tests the waters with his toe. "Woo! A touch nippy, wouldn't you say?" He makes sure the pearl is properly in place around his neck. He takes all loose items, such as his lute, crossbow and walking stick and places them inside his handy haversack. Any fine leather items, such as his boots also go in.
"Oh my ... quite cold! Please be mindful and don't allow yourself to get too far ahead ... I'm not a strong swimmer. Not yet anyway." (Swim: 5)
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=24 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 8:10:53 AM
Lanliss gets used to the water now. Swimming in a very good form.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday August 4th, 2015 12:03:24 PM
Edson points out the path, much like Brom. He swims down closer to the path to take a better look
CoDM James Tuesday August 4th, 2015 5:04:34 PM
ooc: Anyone heard from Joe or John?
CoDM James d20=19 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 5:56:43 PM
Brom looks about the water andsees a well traveled path through the seaweed. Something catches his vigilant eyes, broken tops. He signals to the others the direction and begins to swim that way.
Peza jumps into the lake following the rest of the group .... feeling its just an amazing feat to not be drowning .... the magical Pearl is certainly a fantastic thrill to use ...
Evaris doesn't see anything particularly noteworthy, but he follows Brom when the barbarian spots a trail as he hopes that all his thrashing around is at least entertaining. [Swim 12]
Emrys tests the waters with his toe, makes sure the pearl is properly in place around his neck and places all loose items inside his handy haversack.
Lanliss gets used to the water now. Swimming in a very good form.
Edson points out the path, much like Brom. He swims down closer to the path to take a better look
Seeing the broken seaweed stalks Brom signals everyone as he proceeds down what he believes to be the correct trail. The water here is crystal clear, but the enormity of the seaweed makes it difficult to accurately judge the distance. In fact, it would almost be more accurate to refer to the weeds as an under water forest inhabited by all means of unusual creatures. Everything around you is peaceful and serene.
As you carefully make your way forward a small turtle swims past. It is much smaller than the kind used to ferry things to and from the city, but the way it moves its fins almost gives it the appearance of flying as it drifts along the currents
After watching it for a few minutes you realize that a small path has opened up through the weeds. Not the trail you were following, but an actual trail across the ground where the weeds fail to grow as though something regularly travels through here.
Perception 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { The trail appears to thin as it moves towards The Float, but it gets wider as you moves further away from the city. On either side of the path small trails lead into the weeds, or perhaps they exit the weeds to join the larger path, similar to a wild game trail.}
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Everyone is awarded 3,000 xp for completing the scenes up to this point. Please update your character sheets.
Peza d20+9=27 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 9:19:02 PM
The raven haired girl swims after Brom .... heeding his signal ....
Spotting the little turtle as it swims by .... Peza gives it a wave as she smiles at it " he so cute "
With a look about for Cris ... " any idea of what makes those type of trails and tracks in the water ?"
Evaris d20+5=21 ; d20-2=8 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 10:14:52 PM
Evaris frowns at the trail. "At a guess, I'd say some kind of creatures made it. Look how it thins out closer to the city. They wouldn't want to go that way. And see? It branches there, and there."
Evaris is so absorbed by the network of trails that he forgets to swim. He falls behind. [Swim 8]
Emrys' lifelong battle with enfeeblement is really beginning to show. Any feat of strength, such as swimming, is a great struggle. It's really quite odd. Emrys doesn't appear malnourished, sickly or even frail. In fact, he has always looked fit, trim and the epitome of good health. His overwhelming beauty was most certainly a testament to that. Especially now, with this golden and coppery lochs flowing, all aglow, in the water. To look at him was to become mesmerized.
He communicates his observances to the rest of the group.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday August 4th, 2015 11:05:09 PM
(ooc: that's locks, not lochs.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=32 ; d20+10=26 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 11:51:27 PM
Perception DC 32, Swim 21, Survival DC 26
Brom also sees what everyone sees. He looks at like a game trail, an observation made by others, and he looks to his knowledge to make sense of what he sees.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+9=16 ; d20+18=36 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2015 8:45:44 AM
Edson keeps pace swimming with the others. His eyes keep scanning and he notices the smaller trail. A game trail sounds like a good.idea like the others said.
He swims down closer to the path to see it better.
CoDM James Wednesday August 5th, 2015 5:45:25 PM
Peza swims after Brom, spotting the little turtle as it swims by and asking what makes those type of trails and tracks in the water?"
Evaris frowns at the trail. I'd say some kind of creatures made it. Look how it thins out closer to the city.
Emrys' lifelong battle with enfeeblement is really beginning to show. He communicates his observances to the rest of the group.
Brom also sees what everyone sees. He looks at like a game trail and he looks to his knowledge to make sense of what he sees.
Edson keeps pace swimming with the others, is eyes keep scanning and he notices the smaller trail. A game trail sounds like a good.
Swimming through the tranquil lake the difference in your skill becomes evident as Evaris and Emrys begin to fall behind. All around you light and shadow dance across the aquatic seascape and brightly colored fish of all sizes dart in and out of the weeds.
Slowly the path seems to enlarge as you move closer and Brom's survival skills begin to kick in. A game trail typically doesn't get this wide. This is more like tributaries merging together as they approach the sea ... or how a series of roads merge together as they approach a city. Roads, that is what it reminds Brom of. Roads merging together as they approach...something. It is impossible to tell what, because about a quarter a mile ahead the path curves to the right and out of view.
Still, for the time being all is peaceful and it is hard to imagine finding such sanctuary within the city walls and such respite is to be embraced wherever you find it.
ooc: I will have you rounding the bend tomorrow, unless you have any actions you wish to perform before then.
Peza Wednesday August 5th, 2015 9:08:56 PM
With a peek over her shoulder .... Peza eyes the distance widening between the group ....
"Brom ... wait for the others .... we don't want to get seperated .... this place could become a maze of trails and kelp beds "
The raven haired girl hovers in the water .... waiting for others to catch up
Emrys becomes increasingly annoyed with his less than stellar swimming ability. With the help of his various magical talents, he could transform into countless aquatic forms, be it animal, elemental or even humanoid. However the life of these magics are so fleeting... best saved for emergencies. He'll have to settle for merely looking enchanting, instead of actually being enchanted. For Emrys can make a poorly executed breast stroke look so completely graceful and elegant.
Evaris d20-2=15 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 12:04:58 AM
With a valiant effort, Evaris manages to close some of the gap between himself and the rest of the group. "Lovely day for a swim," he pants. [Swim 15]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=28 ; d20+10=29 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 11:41:04 AM
ooc: sorry for not posting yesterday. My days were mixed up and I thought I had. My bad.
Brom hears Peza's call and holds up to wait for the others to catch up. He gives her a nod.
He continues to look around to see if he can pick up anything.
Perception DC 28, Swim DC 21, Survival 29
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+9=28 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 12:54:34 PM
Edson heads back to help those drifting behind.
Swimming 28
CoDM James Thursday August 6th, 2015 7:18:02 PM
Peza eyes the distance widening between the group and hovers in the water, waiting for others to catch up
Emrys becomes increasingly annoyed with his less than stellar swimming ability, but finds he can make a poorly executed breast stroke look so completely graceful and elegant.
Evaris puts forth a valiant effort and manages to close the gap between himself and the rest of the group.
Brom hears Peza's call and holds up to wait for the others to catch up. He gives her a nod. He continues to look around to see if he can pick up anything.
Edson heads back to help those drifting behind.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
With the group back together you make your way to the bend in the path, some more cautiously than others. Fortunately for you, swimming under water does not make too much noise. By now the path is about ten feet across and you make out discernible tracks in the seabed, although none of you are familiar with the particular sea life that created them.
Before you can ponder this the scene around the bend comes into view. Five woven huts sit on the bottom of the floor. Drift wood shutters decorated with seashells hang over the windows and small polished stones line the paths leading up to each hut and multicolored seaweed are planted against each structure like a traditional flower bed. Next to the closest hut is a floating cart tethered to the ground with a strange harness next to it.
Peza Thursday August 6th, 2015 8:50:50 PM
Feeling better and safer with the whole group together .... Peza continues to swim forward in Brom's wake .... letting the big warrior clear the way ....
Noticing the little underwater village .... well thats what it seems she thinks .... we aren't the only intelligent life underwater ...... " we should annouce ourselves ... those seem like someones homes .... we should respect their land "
Waiting a moment for any objections the raven haired girl speaks up [b] " hello , any body home ?? .. we don't mean to intrude ... just passing through .... we would like to talk to you if willing "
Peza waits patiently for a response
Evaris Thursday August 6th, 2015 9:30:01 PM
Evaris, too, is eager to talk to these underwater folk. He swims--or rather, flounders--up next to Peza and eagerly awaits a response.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=33 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 11:14:47 PM
"How charming," he says with genuine interest. Instead of looking at the huts very long, he scans the surrounding area, especially from which they came. Emrys isn't certain, but he's sure that water allows other forms of detection that those native to this environment are in tune with.
(Perception: 33)
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Thursday August 6th, 2015 11:31:23 PM
(BTW, I will be away on vacation all this next week. I'm taking my fishing pole and going high in the mountains, offroad and off grid. So I will not be able to post. I will require someone to post as the delicate flower, Emrys. So who is willing to access their inner dandy?)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday August 7th, 2015 9:30:28 AM
Edson asks out loud, " Did I miss something? Do the townsfolk know there are other sentient beings down here?"
DM James Although you are new to The Float, you have not heard any tales of such dwellings.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=29 ; Friday August 7th, 2015 12:00:37 PM
Perception DC 29, Swim 21
"Huh." He says looking at the underwater village. Brom looks for movement. He moves in towards the village swimming slowly and cautiously.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=18 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+16=27 ; Friday August 7th, 2015 3:01:10 PM
Lanliss continues to follow the group managing to swim. swim #1 18 swim #2 20 perception 27
CoDM James Saturday August 8th, 2015 11:06:59 AM
As you move forward Peza calls out and announces your presence while Brom and Emrys keep and eye out for danger. Slowly the door to he closest hut cracks open and you see the sudden flash of light as the glinting sun reflects off a set of eyes. Suddenly the door is swung open and a tall figure emerges, half walking and half swimming. Before you stands a beautiful woman with pearlescent skin and long, dark hair and almond shaped eyes. She is dressed in a thin diaphanous, wet shawl and shells of rare beauty.
She looks towards Peza and smiles. My, you must be some woman to be surrounded by so many handsome men. My name is Agape. We do not get many visitors down here. Actually, you are the first in many years. Please, come tell me the news of above. My sister Demetria and mother Doris are inside and can prepare some food while we talk.
Evaris d20+23=26 ; Saturday August 8th, 2015 3:49:40 PM
Evaris bows. "Mistress Agape, it is very nice to meet you. And we would love to meet your delightful mother and sister, but please, do not go to any trouble on our account. Alas, we are in something of a hurry."
[Diplomacy 26]
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=18 ; d20+9=18 ; Sunday August 9th, 2015 6:58:38 PM
Lanliss looks at Agape. So beautiful...... Lanliss says to himself He then looks at her and the area near her. perception 18 swim (just in case needed) 18
Emrys [Posted by Kathy] d20+23=24 ; Sunday August 9th, 2015 7:14:15 PM
Emrys smiles. "Indeed, fair lady, we are on the trail of some runaway turtles. Have you ladies seen anything of them?"
[Diplomacy 24]
[Edited to fix header.]
Peza Monday August 10th, 2015 5:57:33 AM
Peza laughs " these are my good friends "
"Thank you for the invitation .... but i don't think we'l al fit into your beautiful home... and like my frind said ... we do need to find these turtles .... but afterwards i would love to come and visit ... meeting new and intresting friends is always good "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=30 ; d20=3 ; Monday August 10th, 2015 3:31:54 PM
If it weren't for the fact that they were underwater, the drool coming from Brom's mouth would be blatantly obvious.
Brom doesn't speak unless directly spoken to. He just listens and watches. As beautiful as these women were, something kept the battle hardened warrior from dropping his guard.
Perception DC 30, Sense motive DC so low dirt could pull one over on him.
CoDM James d20=4 ; d4=1 ; Monday August 10th, 2015 5:21:31 PM
Evaris bows. "Mistress Agape, it is very nice to meet you...Alas, we are in something of a hurry."
Lanliss looks at Agape. So beautiful......
Emrys smiles. "Indeed, fair lady, we are on the trail of some runaway turtles. Have you ladies seen anything of them?"
Peza laughs " these are my good friends ... i don't think we'l al fit into your beautiful home... and like my frind said ... we do need to find these turtles ....
Brom If it weren't for the fact that they were underwater, the drool coming from Brom's mouth would be blatantly obvious, yet he doesn't drop his guard.
A Gape smiles as she looks at the men. Please, we get so few visitors and news from above. As she speaks her eyes move up and down Lanlis, stopping momentarily as she takes in the delicate elven features and offers up a flirtatious smile. There is more than enough room inside. Dine with us and we can tell you which way the turtles went.
Lanlis and Brom keep an eye out for trouble, but find a kind they did not expect. Although Brom might not pick up on the finer subtleties of sensing motive, this woman's were more than obvious.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday August 10th, 2015 5:59:52 PM
Lanliss agrees with Agape
Peza Monday August 10th, 2015 9:13:51 PM
Peza muses to herself .... " she sure is real friendly for not getting a lot of visitors down here ... "
"Well we certainly could use the help in finding the lost turtles .... so we'll take you up on your offer "
the raven haired girl moves forward .... following Agape to their dwelling and dinner
Emrys [Posted by Kathy] Monday August 10th, 2015 10:19:27 PM
Emrys casts an alarmed glance in Lanliss's direction. What's he got that I haven't got? he wonders, a little distressed. Have I got something in my teeth? Does being underwater mess up my hair?
With a start, he realizes that the others are swimming toward the cottage, and belatedly follows.
Evaris d20+20=35 ; Monday August 10th, 2015 10:21:09 PM
Beautiful women inviting you into their home....
Something about this makes Evaris unseasy. He watches Agape for any clues that something is amiss.
[Sense Motive 35.]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Monday August 10th, 2015 11:36:54 PM
Edson thought it odd, the woman's demeanor, but the others seemed fine with it. He also thought a nice meal was worth a trade for knowing which way the turtles went.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=22 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 2:19:15 PM
The woman takes a fancy in Lanliss and Brom could see the appeal to his chiseled elven features. Brom, on the other hand, was an awesome physical specimen. Brom wasn't a handsome man, mostly from year of fighting which left him with a crooked nose.
"Alright, let's go eat." He says.
Perception DC 22
CoDM James d4=2 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 5:31:52 PM
You briefly discuss the issue, but the lure of food, good company, and a lead on the location of the turtles leaves you little alternative and soon you are making your way one by one into the large hut. Peza is the first to enter with a smitten Lanlis close behind, the half elf even more sure of the woman's genuine attraction to him...another case of love at first sight...
Brom is the last to enter, and as he passes the cart outside the hut he notices some old dishes, pieces of pottery, and a daemon mask he had seen shortly after arriving on The Float, and it dawns on him that these people must collect items of value dumped from the city on trash day. The repeated trips would explain the paths to and from the underwater village to the city.
Once inside the hut the smell of fresh fish wafts towards your nose. You find it an odd sensation to be smelling under water, but it is undeniable and smells delicious. An elderly woman sits in the corner sewing a fine cloth. She is old enough to be Agape's grandmother, but still giving off an air of elegance. She smiles, but a moment before returning to her sewing. A moment later Demetria, younger sister of Agape, enters the main room carrying the fish and looking even more beautiful than her sister. By the gods, how is it that so many strapping young men found their way down here. Unlike her sister, Demetria's gaze stops on Brom. My god, your all muscle, aren't you. As she sets down the fish down and the smell rises your mouths begin to water.
(Everyone please make a will save)
Evaris senses something is a miss. These women appear genuinely in love, but there is also a sense surprise and longing in their eyes. They act as if they have never seen a man before.
Peza d20+4=6 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 8:40:47 PM
Oblivious to anything out of the usual .... [will save d20+4=6] ...
Peza enjoys the smells " mmm ... what spices do you use ?? "
but an odd thought occurs to her .... " how do they cook underwater ?"
Evaris d20+14=25 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 10:06:25 PM
Evaris's unease grows. There's something peculiar going on down here. "We really can't stay," he says, as much to his companions as to the ladies. "But if you could tell us whether you saw anything of the missing turtles, we would very much appreciate it."
[Will save 25]
Emrys [posted by Kathy] d20+23=34 ; d20+23=40 ; d20+13=32 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 10:09:22 PM
Belatedly, Emrys also realizes that there's something off here. [Sense Motive 34.]
"Indeed, duty calls," he says. "But perhaps on our way back I'll have time to play you a tune on my lute."
[Diplomacy 40]
[Will save 32]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+5=11 ; d20+15=22 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 9:41:51 AM
ooc: will save DC 11
"A-ha." He says at the woman's comment to him. A little extra-cirricular activity... thinks the man as he looks at the incredibly beautiful woman. He instinctively buffs himself up as she speaks.
Perception DC 22
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+6=17 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 10:36:29 AM
ooc: Do I add + 2 to my will save ? get +2 saving throw against enchantment spells and effects race effect...
will 17
DM James I need to look up if fish smelling good and making your stomach grumble is a race effect, but it fails either way and your stomach rumbles.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+3=13 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 1:52:37 PM
Will Save 13
"Smells delicious." Edson says, as he ponders the thought of smelling under water. " What's to eat?"
CoDM James d20=17 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 5:56:23 PM
Peza sees nothing out of the usual and enjoys the smells " mmm ... what spices do you use ?? " Demetria barely glances at the young girl as she explains, The aquatic plants here add their flavor when you wrap fish in them. They are like the herbs of the over land, although we do not normally dry or cook most of our food. However the city has given us a couple boxes that can change the temperature of food. Doris she points towards the old lady in the corner thinks they were used for making plant infused water (beer) cold, but I really cannot understand why that would be. Peza suspects the box that was given was most likely a cooler enchanted with Rose's Temperature Control and used to keep ale cold.
Evaris and Emry's unease grows. There's something peculiar going on down here. "We really can't stay," He then asks about the turtles, but the girls are focused on their respective men and do not seem to notice him.
Brom thinks the woman is looking for a little extra-curricular activity and instinctively buffs himself up as she speaks, and his perception check tells him he is right. Edson's thoughts tell him it is time to eat.
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The fish smells delicious, the ability to smell underwater allowing you to experience the fish's smell as nature intended it, intermingled with the waves and aromatic plants of the sea. Demetria notices Brom puffing himself up and smiles. Placing her hand on his she smiles. Join me in the next room. The barbarian begins to follow her without the slightest sign of resistance. Something about his actions catching Agape's eye.
A rush of water flashes across your skin as Agape's hand cuts through the water and slaps her sister. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING???!!! I SPECIFICALLY FORBARDE THAT! As she says this clarity sweeps across your minds...well the men's minds. Brom and Lanliss realize they had fallen under the woman's beguiling aura helped along by their natural attraction to the women, and you realize that this is a natural effect of these women's presence. Not something intentional, but an inherent effect of their beauty on men.
But he is sooooo handsome. ... ... I am sorry Mr. Brom.
Agape frowns. I think it would be best if you all leave. The turtles headed that way. She then points in a direction about 35 degrees off of your previous course.
At least allow him to make his own choice! Agape pleads. Please. I want a baby. You might have noticed, but there are no men of our kind. Gods know when another man will venture down here, let alone one such as yourself. Please help me before you go.
Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There is no deception in her voice or body language}
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=17 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 7:38:13 PM
Lanliss coughes....and looks at the direction Agape said the turtles were gone. thinking for himself what to say to agape deeply shy from what have been said by Agape about Brom.
Perception 17
Peza Wednesday August 12th, 2015 9:29:51 PM
Standing up .... Peza sizes up the women ..... not quite sure ... but " thank you for pointing us in the right direction .... and not taken advantage of us .... maybe we'l come back and visit ... always nice to make new friends "
Pausing a moment she then asks " were the turtles alone ??" she waits another moment for an answer if none then ..... Peza turns and leaves ... heading out the door " lets go find them turtles "
Emrys [posted by Kathy] Wednesday August 12th, 2015 10:15:12 PM
Emrys shakes his head. "Like something out of a comic opera," he mutters. He can't get out of the house fast enough.
Evaris Wednesday August 12th, 2015 10:17:19 PM
Evaris manages a bow. "Ladies."
He turns and flees the house, right behind Emrys.
"That was without a doubt the strangest conversation I've ever had. And I've spoken to insects."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=30 ; d20=6 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 11:12:02 AM
The rush of water wakes Brom from his daze. In most circumstances, Brom would destroy anyone trying to control him, but he realized that it wasn't their intent to control him and only his infatuation with the gorgeous women. Beautiful women have that power.
It really didn't take Brom very long to decide. It was the motto he lived by, enjoy all thing life has to offer. "Ya, I got no problem with that." He says to Demetria giving her a small smile. Then he looks to Agape, "This gonna cause a problem? Don't wanna cause ya any trouble."
***********
If Agape does not insistent that Brom leave, Brom will go say to the others "Guys, I'll catch up. Or ya can wait."
If Agape is insistent that Brom leave, he will not cause any trouble and leave as she asks. Say as he leaves, "Do not worry my watery tart, it is a rare day when one finds one of your beauty. I will come to visit you again."
Perception DC 30, Sense motive DC 6
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=31 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 11:38:57 AM
Edson's fog clears and he for once has nothing to say. He follows the others out shaking his head the entire time.
Perception 31
CoDM James Thursday August 13th, 2015 5:25:30 PM
Agape glares at her sister for a second, but there is an underlying look of sisterly love and understanding. It is my duty to protect this village, not to control my sister. You show respect in your asking...I am sure you are aware of the dangers that tend to surround adventurers. Give me your word and convince me that you will not bring these dangers back to my door and my family and I will not stand in my sister's way.
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The rest of you head in the direction that was indicated. You learned from Agape that they only saw the turtles from a distance, and could not tell if they were alone or not. After travelling through the weeds for a while the landscape begins to change. The plants have begun to become more colorful and the plants more sturdy.
As you travel further the passage of the turtles becomes more obvious. Rather than bent seaweed you are seeing a path of minor destruction as pieces of the plants have broken off and fallen to the ground, making tracking your quarry a little easier.
Knowledge Nature or Sea related skill 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {From your time at sea you recognize that may of the "plants" are actually living things similar to coral. Not dangerous, but more prone to breakage than weeds}
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=29 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 6:55:48 PM
Lanliss swims swiftly and elegantly as if being free of Agape influence made him more persistent and impatient with finding the turtles. Hi look, Lanliss says as they swim , there are some signs that we are on the right way. Can anyone confirm this ? Lanliss asks swim 29
Peza d20+9=28 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 9:19:37 PM
The raven haired girl alights from the seafloor .... swimming after Lanliss .... in the direction of the turtles
Evaris Thursday August 13th, 2015 10:45:50 PM
Evaris concentrates on keeping up, but he is a bit worried about Brom. "Shouldn't we have waited for him?" he asks.
Emrys [Posted by Kathy] Thursday August 13th, 2015 10:46:33 PM
Emrys, too, is concentrating on keeping up. "I'm sure Brom won't be long," he snarks.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday August 14th, 2015 10:49:41 AM
"Brom knows how to handle himself." Edson says. " I am sure he will catch up with a bottle of ale and a hell of a story to tell. "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Friday August 14th, 2015 8:59:11 PM
"Don't know how I can convince you? If I wanted ta exposing your village, whether or not you give your blessing... ain't gonna not do that. You have my word on that." He says looking at Agape. "Short of living here, which I ain't gonna do, I can't tell ya no one else'll come here. But it ain't gonna cause of me."
Evaris Saturday August 15th, 2015 11:01:52 AM
[I believe I owe another post as Evaris, but not as Emrys.]
CoDM James d20=7 ; d20=15 ; Monday August 17th, 2015 5:47:16 PM
Bromis unsure how to convince Agape, but lets her know If I wanted ta exposing your village, whether or not you give your blessing... ain't gonna not do that. You have my word on that....Short of living here, which I ain't gonna do, I can't tell ya no one else'll come here. But it ain't gonna cause of me.
Agape shakes her head. I thank you for your discretion, but your words sounds more like apathy than a promise. With the dangers you face, such a commitment to our family needs to based on more than that. You all are welcome to come back...perhaps in time... She then turns and indicates that you should go.
Lanliss swims swiftly and elegantly as if being free of Agape influence made him more persistent and impatient with finding the turtles and asks if there are some signs that you are on the right way.
Peza, the raven haired girl, alights from the seafloor .... swimming after Lanliss .... in the direction of the turtles
Evaris concentrates on keeping up, but he is a bit worried about Brom.
Emrys, too, is concentrating on keeping up, but I'm sure Brom won't be long.
Edson assures the others that Brom knows how to handle himself and will catch up with a bottle of ale and a hell of a story to tell.
Brom can catch up to the group quickly, within 5 minutes if he wants to, or he can take his time rejoining the group.
Carefully you follow the path of destruction along the underwater path. After a couple hours you begin to realize just how large this lake is and that the path has suddenly become less strewn with debris. With every passing minute there is less and less plant life littering the path, almost as if someone was cleaning up the path to remove any traces of the turtles passage.
After a couple more minutes swim you can see a flowerlike creature in the distance with a dark gray/green trunk with a brightly colored interior. It has a smooth front bordered by dozens of fleshy tendrils, and a rougher outer trunk. At the center of the creature's front is a circular opening that leads into its interior. As you watch you can see it sucking up the debris. The organic matter disappears, while the more stone and shell like structures are spit out into the weeds.
Evaris Monday August 17th, 2015 9:17:08 PM
Evaris pauses for a moment. "Well," he says, "if the turtles came this way, they may have been eaten. Which is bad news for us. Does anyone know what that thing is?"
Emrys [posted by Kathy] d20+14=20 ; Monday August 17th, 2015 9:19:17 PM
Emrys watches the flower--or is it a creature?--to try to figure out what it is. [Knowledge Nature 20.]
[OOC: I'm not sure when Stephen is getting back. If he posts, it will supercede this one.]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday August 17th, 2015 11:15:36 PM
"If my word is not enough, then goodbye." He says leaving.
Brom catches up to the others quickly.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=33 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2015 9:11:45 AM
" well this is new " Edson says to the others. " Things are so different here, it was so much easier in Rum."
Perception 33
CoDM James d20=17 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2015 6:51:38 PM
Brom realizes that in this case more than just a heroe's word is required to win over the woman's trust, but he leaves without burning any bridges and quickly rejoins the group where Emerys is putting together what he can about the creature ahead of him. From what he can gather by its appearance, it appears to be some type of Great Sea Anemone. If that is the case then he reasons that it likely has a paralyzing grasp and is large enough to swallow a person whole. As you wait it continues erasing the turtle's trail.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday August 18th, 2015 9:12:03 PM
(ooc: Kathy, thank you for playing Emrys. I'm back now. I have absolutely no idea what's happened over the past week, so I will need to do some reading to catch back up.)
Peza Tuesday August 18th, 2015 9:13:47 PM
Sizing the creature up .... " can we swim around ? i don't think its a good swimmer .... at least i hope not "
A thought pops into her head .... " well its eating up the turtles trail but if we can follow the trail of debris of stone and shells that it spits out we might be able to trace the turtles path .... at least a chance "
Evaris Tuesday August 18th, 2015 9:59:37 PM
"We should definitely swim around," Evaris says, eyeing the eating machine with some concern. "Of course, that will be easier for some of us than others...."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=36 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2015 9:54:15 AM
" It might be stationary, and easier to get around."
Edson moves away from the creature and looks for an easier way around.
Perception 36
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=30 ; d20+10=18 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2015 11:53:27 AM
"Yeah, as much as I love a good fight, let's not fight underwater, if we can do it." Brom says.
Perception DC 30, Survival DC 18
CoDM James Wednesday August 19th, 2015 8:09:49 PM
Peza - Sizing the creature up .... " can we swim around ? i don't think its a good swimmer .... at least i hope not " A thought pops into her head .... " well its eating up the turtles trail but if we can follow the trail of debris of stone and shells that it spits out we might be able to trace the turtles path .... at least a chance "
Evaris - "We should definitely swim around," Evaris says, eyeing the eating machine with some concern. "Of course, that will be easier for some of us than others...."
Edson Kazil - " It might be stationary, and easier to get around." Edson moves away from the creature and looks for an easier way around. Perception 36
Brom the Barbarian - "Yeah, as much as I love a good fight, let's not fight underwater, if we can do it." Brom says. Perception DC 30, Survival DC 18
Numerous questions and possible situations fill your heads as the creature continues to destroy the turtles path. Edson, perhaps thinking of those Anemone he has seen in the ocean, wonders if perhaps the creature is stationary. After watching this one for a while he can see that it is in fact moving about 10ft per round. At first this seems odd, but given that the forest around The Float is surrounded by a sentient forest it is not surprising that those plant like creatures in the water around it are more active than normal.
Brom, after watching the creature for a while determines that is might be possible to out run the creature, depending on how much faster it can move that its current pace.
Peza d20+9=21 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2015 9:16:27 PM
Peza listens as the others try and figure out a good course of action ...
"Agreed Brom ... we don't want a fight .... our mission is to find and return the turtles "
"If it moves slow enough we should be able to swim over the top of it .... this way we can keep the line of the trail and follow after the turtles "
The raven haired girl starts to swim up and over the ssea creature [d20+9=21 swim ch]
Evaris Wednesday August 19th, 2015 11:05:52 PM
"Ah...." Evaris watches Peza swim away. "Um, is that the plan? And if it is, do we have a plan for what happens when the healer gets eaten?"
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=24 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 7:35:57 AM
Lanliss agrees with Peza and Brom and swims around the creature
swim check 24
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday August 20th, 2015 10:13:07 AM
" We wont leave you Evaris, unless you want to head back to Broms friends at the house."
Edson moves with the others around the anenome.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=25 ; d20+5=6 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 5:01:46 PM
Swim DC 21, Perception DC 25, KS Nature DC 6
Brom grabs a bit of kelp and cuts it free. He hands one end to Evaris "Hold on tight." He ties the other end around his waist. "Now you should be able to keep up so we can get by that thing."
Brom starts swimming quickly picking up his normal pace to pass the giant sea animal.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Thursday August 20th, 2015 9:30:50 PM
Emrys has been deep in thought. The concerns of the trail seem to play second fiddle with the bewitching mystic. It's what happens when one occupies more than one space in time. If he can't find his focus, he won't be much help to his friends or the others. The water, in this case, is working against him. 'Too many strange sensations, must keep rooted,' he mutters. "Yes, we mustn't fight when there's no need." Good, he thinks ... right words and crowd.
(ooc: sorry for not posting last night. getting caught up at work after a week vacation knocked me out.)
Evaris d20-2=-1 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 10:48:50 PM
Evaris follows his companions. Or tries to.
[Swim -1! Epic fail!]
CoDM James d20=16 ; Friday August 21st, 2015 1:20:23 PM
Peza listens as the others try and figure out a good course of action ... "If it moves slow enough we should be able to swim over the top of it. The raven haired girl starts to swim up and over the sea creature.
Evaris watches Peza swim away. "Um, is that the plan? And if it is, do we have a plan for what happens when the healer gets eaten?"
Lanliss agrees with Peza and Brom and swims around the creature
Edson says " We wont leave you Evaris, unless you want to head back to Broms friends at the house." And moves with the others around the anenome.
Brom grabs a bit of kelp and cuts it free. He hands one end to Evaris "Hold on tight." He ties the other end around his waist. "Now you should be able to keep up so we can get by that thing."
Emrys mutters, "Yes, we mustn't fight when there's no need." Good, he thinks ... right words and crowd.
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As Peza takes off over the top of the anemone the rest of the group take a more prudent route around the the creature and through the weeds. Ass Peza passes over top the creature raises one of its paralyzing tentacle like limbs, but the agile girl is able swim up and dodge it. As she continues to swim the creature keeps moving down the path of destruction, but it does not appear to have changed its course of pace.
A minute later the rest of the group catch up with Brom towing Evaris behind him. As you rejoin a swarm of jelly fish approach and appear to be playing among the tentacles of the anemone. Safely out of reach you find you are able to stay ahead of the anemone as long as you keep moving.
ooc: Sorry for the missed post. If everyone posts today I will make another post tonight.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=29 ; Friday August 21st, 2015 2:20:06 PM
Brom continues to swim trying to put some distance between the giant sea creature and himself, with Evaris in tow. "Make sure you hold on tight, Evaris." He says back to his companion.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20-2=4 ; Sunday August 23rd, 2015 10:44:59 PM
Emrys does his best to keep up. He doesn't swim very well, but he looks really good doing it. He avoids the temptation to use his magic and grow some fins. It would only last a moment and he should reserve such things for emergencies.
(Swim: 4)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+9=23 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 9:36:15 AM
Edson follows the others, and makes some space between them and the anenome.
Swim 23
Evaris d20-2=4 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 4:05:18 PM
Evaris holds on to the rope. He tries to help swim, but is really more of a hindrance. He goes back to holding onto the rope.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=26 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 4:33:30 PM
Brom sighs as he sees the spellcasters struggle to keep up. "Emrys, grab on with Evaris. I'll haul the both of you."
Swim DC 21, Perception DC 26
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Monday August 24th, 2015 9:25:21 PM
He says with smile, "If you insist, dear Brom." Emrys takes hold of the rope and relaxes ... now that he no longer needs to exert himself.
Peza d20+9=20 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 10:10:22 PM
Peza continues to swim strongly .... leading the group forward ....
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