DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+23=26 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=40 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=10 ; d20+24=28 ; d20+26=28 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+24=44 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=6 ; Monday July 30th, 2018 2:10:58 PM
Recognizing what they are facing Emrys calls out a warning about the toxic cloud they can produce. In response Barratore and Brom each hold their breath as they approach the Viper Vines. Brom charges red landing a mighty blow just as a series of Velarin’s magic missiles slam into the creature. Not to be out done Barratore moves to the opposite side and lands a devastating blow on the blue creature. Excited to use his new bow Edson sends three arrows racing off into the swamp. Sir Royston moves closer to Broms target and hits it with a bold of black energy sapping its strength. Tishe flys up into the air in hopes of avoiding the toxic cloud.
{ooc: I am going to say the toxic cloud does not extend up very high.}
The blue vine attempts to bite and grab Barratore with its vines. {Hit: 26 / 29 / 40 Dam: 10 Grab: 28)
The red vine attacks Brom in the same way. {Hit: 28/32/39 Dam: 9/6 Grab: 44}
Along with these attacks the blue and red Viper Vines release a toxic cloud surrounding the closest attackers. {ooc: Green on map} They are holding their breath so there is a reduced chance of being effected. Roll d100 fifty-one up you are fine forty-nine down DC24 Will save. Failure Highlight to display spoiler: { All creatures in the cloud must succeed on a DC 24 Will saving throw each round or become captivated. Once a creature becomes captivated, it takes no actions save to approach the viper vine via the most direct route possible. If this path leads it into a dangerous area, such as through fire or off a cliff, that creature receives a second saving throw to end the effect before moving into peril. A victim that is attacked by the viper vine gets a new saving throw as a free action during each of the vine's attacks to overcome the effect. This is a mind-affecting effect. The save DC is Constitution-based. }
The yellow viper vine holds its position while the green moves down ten feet towards Deamon.
NOTE: Even though this will be a will save I am using the rule on holding breath vs poision.  Highlight to display spoiler: { creature holding its breath receives a 50% chance of not having to make a Fortitude save each round. See the rules for holding your breath and suffocation. If a creature is holding its breath and fails the constitution check to continue doing so, rather than suffocating it begins to breathe normally again (and is subject to the effects of the inhaled poison if still in the area). }
Yellow: AC 29 | HP: 190/190 Blue: AC 29 | HP: 83/190 Green: AC 29 | HP: 190/190 Red: AC29 | HP: 119/190 - Minus 2 Levels, will apply tomorrow when I have all my notes.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday July 30th, 2018 6:34:30 PM
V casts fly and moves 30' up
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 37 (T 16 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 201/211 Character Sheet d100=31 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+26=31 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+26=41 ; 2d8+23=28 ; 2d8+23=29 ; Monday July 30th, 2018 6:41:04 PM
Holding his Breath does not end up helping Barratore, but his desire for self preservation servers him well. [31% Will Save 24]
The damage from the vine was superficial and Barratore's shield foils the plants attempt to gain a hold of him.
Barratore activates his Torc, hastening his actions and lays into the plant creature PA Greater Vital Strike Hit AC 31/27/19/18/41 Dmg 28/-/-/-/29
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD19. HP 51 / 114. Tishe' (SteveK) Monday July 30th, 2018 9:21:18 PM
“Let’s see if I can let us concentrate on just a few at a time!” Calls Tishe’ and she weaves a Resilient Sphere around the Green plant monster. “Hopefully, plants aren’t quick!”
..... Active Spells and Effects Fly: 12 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours Resilient Sphere. 13’ diameters. DC 21 Reflex or caught
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. Monday July 30th, 2018 11:38:16 PM
Daemon gets a little nervous .. he senses that he is being targeted for dinner.
"Emrysss, do you mind?" he says as he slithers to the other side of his master.
Emrys turns to the green viper vine. After a magical flourish he commands, "That will be enough of that! You will keep to yourself and bother no one!"
(Casting Command Plants on Green Viper Vine. Range: 65ft. Targets: Up to 32HD of plant creatures, no two can be 30ft apart. Will Save: 24. Duration: 16 Days.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d100=82 ; d20+28=48 ; d20+28=44 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=25 ; 2d6+38=43 ; 2d6+38=45 ; 2d6+38=42 ; 2d6+38=46 ; Monday July 30th, 2018 11:45:08 PM
Brom manages to not breath in the toxic gas (must be from standing down wind from Barratore all the time).
He now launches his own attacks against the plant. He would normally shout some statement to the thing, but for now he can only think instead...and it sounds really cool in his head.
Attack (pa, rage): AC 48 (crit AC 44), 32, 32, 25; damage 43 (+45 if crit), 42, 46 (don't know if you can crit a plant)
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+14=23 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+14=24 ; 4d6=21 ; 4d6=17 ; 4d6=12 ; Monday July 30th, 2018 11:50:58 PM
Sir Royston chuckles. "What luck! Seems I stopped just in the nick of time!" He makes a series of intricate hand gestures, mumbles an incantation, and points again at the viper vine. "Ag kod!" (scorching ray, standard action). He then takes a short step back, which seems prudent given the poisonous cloud is mere inches from his nose (5-foot-step)..
Target Red Ranged touch attack 23, 21 fire damage, no saving throw Ranged touch attack 25, 17 fire damage, no saving throw Ranged touch attack 24, 12 fire damage, no saving throw
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Monday July 30th, 2018 11:51:47 PM
ooc: a little confuse...Brom has been grabbed by the plant, yes? It says you can attack with a -2 penalty, but you cannot do anything that uses two hands. Does that mean you can only attack with a one handed weapon? I'll change my post if needed.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+22=27 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+12=29 ; d8+3=5 ; d6=2 ; d8+3=4 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday July 31st, 2018 1:01:26 PM
Edson fires at the yellow plant, the one waiting. Two of his arrows are true.
Hit ac 36, 5 dmg +2 fire Hit ac 29, 4 dmg +5 fire
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+6=21 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+23=36 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=22 ; Tuesday July 31st, 2018 4:05:46 PM
{Brom: Yes you can only use one hand weapons. For the interest of game flow and because I am just reading this now I will let it pass this round. Next time we will keep it in mind.}
Edson launches off several arrows and two of them find there mark in the yellow plant burning into its body. Getting space Velarin flies up into the air out of harms way.
With a chuckle about his luck at stopping where he did Sir Royston launches multiple rays of fire at the red viper vine. All of them hit and several patches blister and darken as small bits fall off the badly damaged plant.
Tishe’ focuses her attention on the green plant and summons forth a sphere of energy to hold it in place. Unfortunately the plant is too fast for her and is not captured. Emrys, doing what only spell casters who don’t have to choose spells ahead of time can, calls forth the perfect spell at the perfect time and commands the green viper vine to not attack. {Will: 21} The plant freezes in place effectively removed form combat.
Barratore’s attempt to hold his breath fails but his mind is strong and not effected by the gas cloud. He swings over and over landing two hits on the vine and causing green sap to flow form several wounds.
Despite being grappled Brom manages to get both hands free and swings, learning you can crit plants in the process. Combined with Sir Royston’s spells it is enough damage to kill the red plant. The cloud of poison remains.
Finally the sound of food is to much and the yellow plant starts moving down towards the main group.
The blue plant continues its battle with Barratore despite getting the worst of things and lashes out with its bite and all of its tentacles {Hit: 36/35/30/24/22} but none of its attacks land. ______________________________
Yellow: AC 29 | HP: 174/190 Blue: AC 29 | HP: 26/190 Green: AC 29 | HP: 190/190 – Command Plants: Can’t attack
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD19. HP 51 / 114. Tishe' (SteveK) Tuesday July 31st, 2018 9:46:44 PM
Toshe’s Spell didn’t work, but Emrys took the issue well enough. Looking around, the Spellweaver finds that no one is in dire staights, and so continues to hover and watch the battle.
..... Active Spells and Effects Fly: 12 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d20+20=23 ; Tuesday July 31st, 2018 10:58:20 PM
"That's a good vine," he tells the submissive plant for following his orders. He steps forward 30ft to get a better look at the yellow viper vine in the distance. Daemon follows closely behind him. He considers his next move. He notices that Tishe is content to let the gardeners do their pruning. Emrys is too. He gives the area a good looking over for other dangers.
(Perception: 23, sigh)
Daemon says, "Thank yous, death by ssalad jusst ssoundss humiliating."
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Tuesday July 31st, 2018 11:32:21 PM
Sir Royston takes a deep breath as he presses his palms together in front of him, then lets the air from his lungs in a single vigorous exhalation at the same time as he flings his arms outward. A heartbeat later, wings erupt from his back -- leathery dragon wings with golden scales. He takes the air, climbing for height.
ooc: Grow wings (standard action) and rise half my speed (move action). Stay in place with Hover.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d100=73 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 12:00:18 AM
Standing in the fog, Brom manages not to be affected by the cloud of toxin. Seeing the northern plant creature begin to move towards the group, Brom decides to move out to meet it.
Rage: 2
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+22=39 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+12=29 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=7 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d20+23=41 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 9:46:21 AM
Three more arrows fly free and two more strike the yellow one.
Hit ac 39 6 dmg + 5 fire Hit ac 29 7 dmg + 2 fire
Edson looks around, seeing if any traps or surprises await them. Any creatures still hiding. Perception 41, Trapsense 48
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 37 (T 16 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 201/211 Character Sheet d100=3 ; d20+13=20 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 11:34:31 AM
Barratore, intending to finish off the blue plant creature, finds himself taking an inopportune breath of air(3%), and succumbing to it's cloud(will save 20). Barratore, now captivated takes a step toward the plant, putting him next to it. (stupid die roller)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 10d6=41 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 11:41:41 AM
At 30' up, V ascends to 40' in the air as he moves directly over the blue plant creature engaging Barratore and directs an empowered lightning bolt at it. (69 damage, reflex save 26 for half damage)
Active effects: Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste, Dispel Magic, Fly-c, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt-c, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, trues seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork Wednesday August 1st, 2018 12:45:12 PM
{ooc: Having a dice roller problem on this page so I made my rolls in the DM Board. Not sure what is going on}
Finding himself without an opponent Brom strides off though the marsh to meet the oncoming yellow Viper Vine head on. Edson does his part by burring two more arrows in the yellow vine before Brom gets there.
Seeing her spell fail but Emrys take care of her target Tishe’ hovers in place and watches the battle. Edson sooths the vine he has commanded and moves forward to get a better look at the yellow vine. Sweat drips in his eyes so he does not see much however he can see the water near where the yellow vine had been stirring a bit.
Sir Royston takes a moment to transform, growing wings, and moving into the air. Being the most proactive caster at the moment Velarin ascends to forty feet and lets lose with lighting bolt at Barratores target. The plant is numble {Ref: 26} and only takes partial damage. This is, however, enough to put the creature down.
Velarin killing [/b] Barratores [/b] target is probably a very good thing because the Minotaur accidently inhalls and becomes captivated.
Where some of you had previously seen movement the water stirs again and two more viper vines emerge from the water moving towards the party. The yellow vine also moves forward releasing its own toxic cloud around Brom. {ooc: assuming you are still holding your breath same things apply}
The yellow vine, moving into reach of Brom attempts to bite the barbarian. {Hit: 38 | Dam: 14+11 acid} Its maw digs into the Broms flesh.
Yellow: AC 29 | HP: 154/190 Green: AC 29 | HP: 190/190 – Command Plants: Can’t attack Pink: AC 29 | HP: 190/190 Lt. Blue: AC 29 | HP: 190/190
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 37 (T 16 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 201/211 Character Sheet d20+26=40 ; 2d8+23=27 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 6:50:28 PM
Barratore shakes his head, clearing his mind from the effects of the recently deceased plant. With more than a bit of irritation at being effected by the plants cloud, he decides to take the matter up with the nearby pink plant. He hasted moves to the pink plant, and takes a swing. He takes a deep breath on the way, with the intention of having to hold it for a bit.
Hit ac 40, damage 27
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 10d6=36 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 6:57:15 PM
V casts an empowered fireball, dropping it behind the yellow and blue plants, where it would effect them but not brom.(can't see coordinates on iPad. Adjust as needed to at least hit 1 plant but not Brom)
62 damage, reflex save 26 for half damage
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d20+12=14 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 10:32:35 PM
(Emrys moved forward 30ft last round, doesn't show on the map.)
Looking upon the vines that need pruning, he decides to give Brom a little help since he is outnumbered. Emrys invokes the power of the root, reaching out and touching the yellow viper vine from 60ft away. A cold, black aura of necromancy swirls about the plant.
(Casting Bestow Curse on Yellow Viper Vine, empowered by Focus Curse and Reach Spell Feat. Hit Touch AC: 14, sigh! Range: 65ft. Fort Save: 27. Effect: -6 to Constitution ... -3hp per HD, -3 to Con Saves.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d100=37 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+23=29 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+13=18 ; 2d6+38=43 ; 2d6+38=42 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 11:49:36 PM
Another plant creature appears before Brom and he starts to get excited...then he takes a breath...and becomes captivated by the toxins. Calling on his maddening rage, Brom manages to clear his head just as the toxins begin to take affect (using Clear Mind rage power to reroll a failed Will save. DC 29)
Taking upon the opportunity, Brom steps into the Green plant and attacks.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+14=20 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=24 ; 4d6=12 ; 4d6=9 ; 4d6=18 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 11:55:59 PM
Sir Royston flaps forward toward the viper vine attacked by Barratore (move action). He casts the same spell as before. "Ag kod!" (scorching ray, standard action) Three bolts of fire spring toward the creature.
Target Pink Ranged touch attack 20, 12 fire damage, no save. Ranged touch attack 16, 9 fire damage, no save. Ranged touch attack 24, 18 fire damage, no save.
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD19. HP 51 / 114. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+8=19 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=22 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=20 ; 13d6=44 ; Thursday August 2nd, 2018 9:26:20 AM
“More creatures!”, Tishe’ calls as two more very agile vines erupt from the water. “This Many flesh-eating creatures so close to that village makes me worried about any people around.”
Brom is about to be beset by three creatures at once, so the Sorceress springs into action! Flying forward and nearly flanking Royston, She Quickens a Scorching Ray, targeting the Yellow Vine, then centers a Freezing Sphere between Yellow and Pink Vines, causing cold damage and freezing the swamp water Solid! ... Move forward 50’ Cast Quickened Scorch Ray. Touch AC 19,15,22. Damage. 14, 15, 20. Cast Freezing Sphere. 40’ radius encompassing Yellow and Pink only. 44 dam. Reflex DC 23 for half + all creatures in water “become trapped in the ice. Attempting to break free is a full-round action. A trapped creature must make a DC 25 Strength check or a DC 25 Escape Artist check to do so.” ..... Active Spells and Effects Fly: 12 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Thursday August 2nd, 2018 9:29:54 AM
Ooc: updating header ..... Active Spells and Effects Fly: 12 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20=14 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=35 ; d3=2 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+8=14 ; Thursday August 2nd, 2018 3:26:04 PM
Clearing his head and irritated at being effected Barratore steps up and takes a hard swing at the pink plant. Probably for the best he also holds his breath.
Velarin summons a ball of fire that engulfs the yellow and blue plant. The blue plant is trickier of the two and manages do duck partially under water to avoid the full damage. {Ref 29/16} Moving forward Emrys decides to give Brom a little help and attempts to bestow a curse on the yellow vine. He just manages to connect but the vine is of hearty stock. {Fort: 30} {ooc: dose save negate or reduce?}
Brom is excited by the arrival of another plant creature, so much so he takes a breath. The chemicals in the air start to take effect but he eventually manages to shake them off and attacks the lt. blue plant. {ooc: Assuming that is the target you wanted.} Sir Royston flaps forward and again unleashes three rays of scorching heat. All three rays slam into the yellow viper vine.
Tishe calls out as more vines erupt from the water. Seeing Brom beset she springs into action flying forward and firing off scorcing rays at the yellow and then casting freezing sphere between the two vines. The yellow vine sizzles from the heat and the cold drops it dead as it takes the full brunt of the attack. The pink vine manages to avoid some of the damage but is still trapped in the ice.
Not surprisingly Barratore again finds himself in a cloud of spore filled air. He knows the scent too well and attempts to hold his breath as the plant attacks with all it has. You could think it was upset about the deaths of the other viper vines but that is just anthropomorphizing as it bites and whips. Its bite and four vines all miss their target. {Hit: 25/23/35/23/36}
Brom is safe from the vines as the creature cannot break out of the ice. He is however still in a spore cloud.
Green: AC 29 | HP: 190/190 – Command Plants: Can’t attack Pink: AC 29 | HP: 141/190 Lt. Blue: AC 29 | HP: 74/190
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. Thursday August 2nd, 2018 5:13:48 PM
Emrys can't help but say, "That is one hardy rose bud!"
(Its save negates all cursed effects.)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday August 2nd, 2018 9:28:21 PM
(Will post V and Barratore tomorrow. Dan K on vacation this week)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d10=6 ; d10=10 ; d10=8 ; d10=10 ; d20+20=36 ; Thursday August 2nd, 2018 10:06:59 PM
(Is Tishe's hit points really only 51 points? I don't recall her taking damage in this combat.)
IF Tishe is actually wounded then he will invoke ancient, eldritch powers that warp the fabric of space. If done incorrectly, he could unravel reality and destroy all existence. Thankfully it was one of his other aspects that fumbled with their thread of fate. He didn't care for him that much anyway.
(Casting Cure Critical Wounds on Tishe, empowered by Spiritual Healing and Reach Spell Feat. Range: 65 ft. Cures 4d12+16: 8+12+10+12+16 = 58 healing to Tishe ... I mistakenly rolled d10's instead of d12's, so I added +2 to each roll.)
IF Tishe isn't wounded ... he will continue to look and listen for other dangers in the area. (Perception: 36)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d100=100 ; d20+28=45 ; d20+23=31 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+13=33 ; 2d6+38=45 ; 2d6+38=43 ; 2d6+38=45 ; Thursday August 2nd, 2018 11:09:15 PM
Brom continues to hold his breath and this time does not take a breath. He continues to attack the vine creature in front of him.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+14=15 d20+14=21 d20+14=30 4d6(2+5+3+5)=15 4d6(1+2+5+5)=13 4d6(3+5+3+6)=17 Thursday August 2nd, 2018 11:53:37 PM "Do not fix what is not broken, as they say. Ag kod!" Sir Royston fires another volley of fiery bolts at a viper vine (scorching ray).
Target Pink Ranged touch attack 15, 15 fire damage, no save. Ranged touch attack 21, 13 fire damage, no save. Ranged touch attack 30, 17 fire damage, no save.
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 5d4+5=20 ; Friday August 3rd, 2018 7:48:09 AM
Tishe’ sees Brom strike down his plant and Royston(hopefully) damaged the pink one. With Barratorre bearing down on the last combative plant, Tishe’ , nary a scratch on her, hovers and waits for the Minotaur to finish it off.
Just in case, she delays, weaving Magic Missles if Pinky is still somehow standing on its roots.
..... Hover, auto pass Ready Magic Missle If Pinky is about to attack Barratorre. 20 damage
Active Spells and Effects Fly: 12 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d100=57 ; d20+26=42 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+11=20 ; 2d8+23=34 ; Friday August 3rd, 2018 8:51:43 AM
Pressing the attack, Barratore manages to hold his breath while trimming the hedge.
PA Greater Vital Strike Hit AC 42/27/21/20 damage 34/-/-/-
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 37 (T 16 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 201/211 Character Sheet Friday August 3rd, 2018 8:53:02 AM
(Previous post was Barratore's. forgot to switch log ins)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday August 3rd, 2018 8:54:51 AM
V holds his spells, waiting for the fighters to finish the plants off.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+22=27 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+12=19 ; Friday August 3rd, 2018 11:08:32 AM
Changing targets again Edson goes for the pink plant. All three miss their mark. Maybe it wasnt wise to keep changing targets.
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+23=29 ; Friday August 3rd, 2018 10:54:30 PM
{ooc: Sorry guys. Totally forgot it was Friday today, I had the day off. Please kill this last plant}
Emrys is momentarily surprised by the hardiness of the viper vine. Looking around he is concerned about Tishe’s health and readies to cast a spell if she is really hurt. He also looks for other dangers but finds none. His eye does catch on the very close village where he still sees light in at least two windows.
Brom continues making salad chopping and chopping and eventually bringing down the plant creature in front of him.
Seeing Broms opponent fall Sir Royston fires off more scorching rays at the remaining viper vine. His three blasts all hit the plant causing blisters and burns on its body. Barratore follows Roystons lead and lands one mighty blow on the plant that does not bring it down.
Edson fires off three arrows but none of them manage to hit their target. Tishe’ sees that the plant did not fall under the assault of Barratore and launches a series of magic missiles at the remaining plant. The missiles strike true and much to everyone dismay, particularly the GM, the plant is still up right.
The remaining plant attempts to bite Barratore but, once again, his armor is just to thick and it accomplishes nothing.
Green: AC 29 | HP: 190/190 – Command Plants: Can’t attack Pink: AC 29 | HP: 42/190
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) 5d4+5=17 ; Friday August 3rd, 2018 11:12:54 PM
Tishe’ will repeat her performance, waiting to see if the plant still lives after the melee experts get through with it before weaving another Magic Missle spell.
..... Hover, auto pass Ready Magic Missle If Pinky is about to attack Barratorre. 17 damage
Active Spells and Effects Fly: 12 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d100=4 ; d20+11=23 ; Friday August 3rd, 2018 11:15:57 PM
Brom turns the plant in front of him to chopped salad, but as he finishes the creature up, he inhales a small amout of the toxins. His mind numbs and he becomes captivated by the remaining plant. He moves over to it, fixated with it.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 37 (T 16 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 201/211 Character Sheet d100=81 ; d20+26=32 ; d20+21=38 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+11=21 ; 2d8+23=33 ; 2d8+23=28 ; Saturday August 4th, 2018 8:00:55 AM
Barratore continues to hold his breath, and then proceeds to carve into the plant a couple of times for 61 damage.
PA Greater Vital Strike Hit AC 32/38/21/21 damage 33/28/-/-
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Sunday August 5th, 2018 10:03:46 AM
Edson is about to unleash another batch of arrows, but sees Barratore slice the plant up.
The skinny elf slings his bow over his shoulder, and calls out. "Everyone okay?"
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Sunday August 5th, 2018 10:55:39 PM
FRIDAY POST
Sir Royston is thrifty with his magical resources, as Ffloy would encourage, and waits to see if the remaining blows are sufficient to destroy the foul plant.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. Monday August 6th, 2018 11:02:57 AM
"Ah, I see the flickers of light in some of the windows. Let try not to trample their garden too much, shall we?"
"Oh goodness ... we lost Brom to the pollen!"
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+22=33 ; d20+22=38 ; d20+22=40 ; Monday August 6th, 2018 2:18:17 PM XP: 21,942 Each
Tishe’ readies a spell but does not cast waiting to see if her beefy companions have things in hand. Like Tishe’ Sir Royston conserves his magics and waits to see what happens. Velarin choses not to participate.
Somewhere the fates laugh as Brom inhales and is captivated by the sent of the plants. He moves with deliberate strides towards the remaining vine. Barratore, possibly worred that Brom will finish his kill unleashes multiple blows slicing the creature in half. Over the next eighteen seconds the toxic cloud dissipates.
The remaining plant is compelled to not act and stands, alone, in the swamp.
Seeing the Vipee Vine down Edson calls out "Everyone okay?" while Emrys add’s [b] “"Ah, I see the flickers of light in some of the windows. Let try not to trample their garden too much, shall we?"
"Oh goodness ... we lost Brom to the pollen!"
The area is still and a search shows up nothing of value or interest on the fallen viper vines. Any past prey has been digested gear and all it would seem, that or they lived on mosquitos. Wouldn’t it be a shame if all the Keepers just did was remove the towns protection from air born insects?
It is dark as you move forward to the outskirts of the small village. The houses are dilapidated and leaning though still habitable in a pinch. The four of the five buildings are one story and the fifth is two. As you approach you again see lights in the two story building in one of the windows and a silhouette can be seen briefly. It appears that your battle was not heard but that is not a surprise, there was some distance between you.
The sounds of the swamp has returned to the normal chirp of crickets and croak of frogs. The group is just outside of town.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday August 6th, 2018 7:37:54 PM
"Well, I guess it appears that we should go say hi, introduce ourselves, and see what is going on out this way. We can start with the house that has someone still awake. "
Active effects: Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste, Dispel Magic, Fly-c, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt-c, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, trues seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 37 (T 16 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 201/211 Character Sheet Monday August 6th, 2018 11:06:21 PM
Barratore snorts to clear his lungs and nostrils of the pollen and sheathes his sword and then stows his shield. Just outside the village he chuckles at V's comment, "Absolutely, nothing says not scary like us in the dark. How about I give a big bellowing Hallo?" Barratore chuckles again and adds, "How about Tishe goes up and says hi while we wait back here. She makes nice, Keepers of the Vale and all that and THEN we all wander up?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Monday August 6th, 2018 11:15:28 PM
Brom stands fascinated by his surroundings.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Monday August 6th, 2018 11:38:32 PM
Sir Royston remains airborne and eyes the remaining viper vine warily. "Say... are we just going to leave this thing standing in a stupor? The plant, not Brom. Can we order it to walk away until the spell ends? It would put a damper on our welcome if it regained its senses and decided to knock down some homes."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d20+20=26 ; Monday August 6th, 2018 11:46:21 PM
"Agreed," he says to Barratore's comment. "We provided a nice light show as well. They know we're here. If they're not already hiding under their beds by now, we should be concerned ... and cautious!"
Before they move forward, he goes over to the viper vine he commanded and tells him, "Hey there my viney fellow. Be glad I have a fondness for vipers. You may eat all the little bugs, rodents, birds and squirmy, creeping things to your heart's desire. I don't wish for you to go hungry over the next few weeks .. and you no longer need to share with the others."
(Perception: 26)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. Monday August 6th, 2018 11:49:42 PM
Emrys looks up to Royston and answers, "It's in my command for the next few weeks. If the locals wish it gone, I can send it away. As far as we know, these could be beloved pets."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Tuesday August 7th, 2018 9:57:25 AM
"Lets do the one with the person we saw. No sense waking anyone up from sleep if we dont have to. Like you said.. we might have killed their pet, no need to wake them and anger them more. I'd knock . But some people tend yo think I'm annoying and might not be the best choice. "
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Tuesday August 7th, 2018 11:18:33 AM
Tishe’ shakes her head, “Trellus always said ‘don’t split the pack’, so let’s all go together and give a hearty hello?”
Tishe’ will move towards the village with the others. When they get close to the buildings, she gives a welcome Shout. “Many Shadows! We are travelers, the Defenders of the Vale, and asked to come on behalf of the Pitchfork Council! Hallo the town!”
.........
Active Spells and Effects Fly: 12 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork Tuesday August 7th, 2018 4:03:38 PM Sir Royston asks about the remaining viper vine prompting Emrys to give it some simple commands. He reports back to the others that it is his to command for the next few weeks and it may serve a function for the village.
Brom stares off at… who knows.
Velarin comments: "Well, I guess it appears that we should go say hi, introduce ourselves, and see what is going on out this way. We can start with the house that has someone still awake. " Snorting to celar his lungs and nostrils Barratore stows his sword and shield before suggesting that a friendly face, specifically Tishe’, go say hello. Edson seems to like the idea of someone else doing the talking, fearing they will find him annoying.
Shaking her head Tishe’ says “"Well, I guess it appears that we should go say hi, introduce ourselves, and see what is going on out this way. We can start with the house that has someone still awake. " and declines to go alone. When the others move with her and they get close to the building she shouts up ““Many Shadows! We are travelers, the Defenders of the Vale, and asked to come on behalf of the Pitchfork Council! Hallo the town!”
There is no answering call but the light that you could see in the upper window quickly vanishes. The night is quiet, quitter then before Tishe’ yelled silencing the crickets for the moment.
What are you doing now?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 37 (T 16 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 201/211 Character Sheet Tuesday August 7th, 2018 4:53:36 PM
Barratore looks over at Tishe, "Ta Da!" he sings Barratore sighs, he could think of one other reason the lights went out, bad guys up to no good. So draw steel and possibly really make the villagers need to change their pants, or don't and possibly let bad guys get the drop. Barratore decides to wait to see what Emrys, Tishe, and really everyone other than Brom is going to do. he and Brom had the same options really, walk on in, swords or no, so Barratore queues off the others
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+24=36 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2018 5:18:45 PM
Edson gets nervous when the lights go out. That was usually preview to an attack. The elf looks around for some shadows and decides to melt away.
Stealth 36
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday August 7th, 2018 7:16:28 PM
"Fine. I'll take a peek. Care to join me Tishe'?" V calls forth his darkvision wand, and uses it on himself(and Tishe' if she would like) Then flies up to take a look in the window. Approaching from the side or above, not straightforward as to allow easy attack.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Tuesday August 7th, 2018 11:43:53 PM
Brom comes out of his haze. Though fascinated he could hear what was going on. He suggests settling in for the night and making introductions in the morning.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Tuesday August 7th, 2018 11:58:55 PM "Perhaps we could check to see if all of the houses are occupied? Squatting for the night would hardly be dignified, but certainly safer than out in the open..."
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+20=22 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:21:59 AM
(Ooc: Request change in Post)
Unbeknownst to Tishe’, she is thinking the same thing as Barratorre; the lights going out could be cautious villagers or cautious slavers. Which makes it important to be cautious adventurers! She nods at Velarin’s plan, accepting a Darkvision spell from the wand.
The sorceress still has her Fly spell working, and so gets close to the wall and rises into the air so she can’t see into the window, but can touch the window. And looks in...
......... Fly vertical, hugging the wall Perception. 22
Active Spells and Effects Fly: 13 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+26=28 ; 14d6=50 ; d20+26=46 ; d20+26=31 ; 114d6=371 ; 14d6=63 ; 14d6=42 ; d20+26=31 ; 14d6=51 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 1:40:18 PM Barratore, assuming the worst, draws his steel and waits. His impulse to go in sword ready is tempered by the desire to wait for his teammates. Edson also made nervous by the disappearance of the light steps to the side and blends into the shadows.
Showing more patients then his fellow sword weilder Brom sugges that they bed down for the night and make introductions. Sir Royston would like to check if the other houses are occupied thinking to squat in one of them rather then sleeping in the open.
Velarin informs the others “Fine. I will take a peek.” and ask Tishe’ to join him which she does. He uses a wand to grant them both darkvision and flies to take a look in the window, approaching form the side not straightforward. Tishe’ rises into the air to where she cannot quite see but can touch the window.
Those that flew up see nothing and the swamp is still very quiet. Very quiet
Quiet
Quiet
Quiet
Not QUIET as the wail of an woman is heard as three figures move into view. These similar looking ghostly elven women glide through the air, long hair flowing around their faces which are twisted with rage. One, glowing red, moved though the walls and trees of the house you are in front of and reaches to touch Barratore with a clumsy hand that still manages to connect as negative energy rips though the body of the minotaur. {Hit Touc: 28 | Dam: 50 | DC23 Will – Failure you cower in fear for 1d3 rounds. Mind effecting effect}
The red banshee moved directly towards Sir Royston arms outstretched and connects with a devastating strike. {Hit Touch: 46 | Crit Confirm: 31 | Damage: 63 | Crit Damage: 42 | DC23 Will – Failure you cower in fear for 1d3 rounds. Mind effecting effect}
The final banshee, this one tinged blue, rises out of the ground directly behind Emrys and touches the bloodwitch on his leg as it rises. {Hit Touch: 31 | Damage: 51 | | DC23 Will – Failure you cower in fear for 1d3 rounds. Mind effecting effect}
Low wailing now fills the air and what you thought would be a nice nights rest is now a horror show.
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Barratore: 50 Negative Energy Damage – owes will Sir Royston: 105 Negative Energy Damage – owes will Emrys: 51 Negative Energy Damage – Owes will
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 37 (T 16 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 151/211 Character Sheet d20+31=41 ; d100=92 ; 2d8+16=27 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+26=36 ; 6d8+30=63 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 10:43:20 PM
Barratore grips his blade tighter as the woman floats into view and he strikes out at her, as she closes to attack. AoO 10' Reach Hit AC 41 miss %92 Dmg 27
The negative energy coarses through him where the vile undead thing makes contact.
Barratore ventures a quick look about and the 3 undead apparitions mark the next few moments as particularly dangerous. The fighter has faced fear of the supernatural, magic and his own on many occassions and has learned well how to act in the face of it. WIll Save 34
Barratore activates his Bramah Tattoo and infuses his weapon with its own ghostly power. activate Ghost Weapon
The weapon shimmers in time with the incorporeal creature before him. There was no escape for it now and the fighter strikes hard.
Greater Vital Strike, PA Hit AC 36 Dmg 63
As if they needed to know, Barratore calls out to Tishe and V to fall back to the group and make some magic happen
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+28=48 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+23=26 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+13=25 ; 2d6+38=44 ; 2d6+38=45 ; 2d6+38=47 ; 2d6+38=44 ; 2d6+38=45 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 11:10:25 PM
Brom steps in to the closest banshee, near Barratore, and let's his sword go to work. His sword existing both on his plane and the banshee's plane strikes true several times.
Attack (rage, pa, ghost touch weapon): AC 48 (crit 42), 26, 36, 25; damage 44 (+45 if can crit), 47, 44, 45 (Brom has a ghost touch weapon so I don't know if that affects the AC)
Rage
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+20=33 Wednesday August 8th, 2018 11:47:05 PM
Will save 33
Sir Royston manages to shake off the supernatural dread, but not before taking massive damage. "You know what they say about discretion and valor. I shall return shortly!"
OOC: Double move action north.
HP 64/169
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp20/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d20+19=21 ; d20+19=34 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 11:58:06 PM
(Will Save: 21, hero point reroll: 34)
Emrys is surprised by the banshee. It's cold touch drains much of his health as he looks on in horror. He backs away (5-ft step) and casts the first spell that comes to mind. A black aura of necromancy assaults the undead banshee.
(Casting Control Undead on Blue Banshee. Will Save: 28. Duration: 16 minutes.)
With his other hand, he draws his rod of the quickening from his belt and casts a very quick spell.
(Casting Blink on Emrys. Duration: 16 rounds.)
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+3=21 ; 5d4+5=19 ; 5d4+5=14 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 5:34:29 AM
Tishe’ isn’t far from Barratorre, only hovering in the air, and makes it more difficult to be surprised through a wall by taking the expediency of hovering over the big Minotaur. She’s not well-versed in undead lore, but will call out any knowledge she remembers to the group.
She is a master of her own magic, however, and that means she knows force weapons are not impaired by incorpoability! Targeting Barratorre’s opponent (or Brom or Emrys in that order if previous already dead), she casts Magic Misssle, and Quickened Magic Missle again!
.... Move to hover over Barratorre, 30’ up, autopass Know Religion: 21 to know the undead fey women (translation from the garlic) are Magic Misssle. 19 damage Quickened Magic Missle 14 damage ......... Fly vertical, hugging the wall Perception. 22
Active Spells and Effects Fly: 13 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 16d6=60 ; d20+22=28 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 9:20:47 AM
Velarin flies to D20, 10' off the ground, and uses his rod of quickening to throw a very fast haste spell, centered on Barratore, which should make everyone hasted. Then, Knowing that the effects will be nowhere near normal, V casts a Chain lightning at the spirit in the middle of them so as to get all three. (68 damage, reflex save of 27 for the primary and 25 for the secondary for 1/2 damage)
V also attempts to know the true nature of these creatures(Know religion 28)
Active effects: Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects Haste Fly
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste-c, Dispel Magic, Fly-c, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt-c, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, trues seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+22=41 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+3=5 ; d8+3=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 1:21:30 PM
Edson 5' steps to his left to get a better angle at the red banshee.
He fires three of his flaming arrows..
Two connect, one for 9 dmg and one for 7. (guessing these are halved)
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+18=24 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+18=34 ; d6=5 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 3:03:55 PM Barratore lands a single attack as the banshees move in but it does not seem to do its full damage to the incorporeal creature. His blow connects but does not stop the banshee from connecting. He shakes off the creatures magic and activates a ghost touch ability before striking hard at his attacker. Brom steps in and finishes the banshee as, of course, his weapon can hit them with ease.
Sir Royston opts for discretion and moves away from the attacking banshess. {ooc: I just moved you straight north a bunch. If you have an exact spot in mind let me know.}
First Velarin moves to the east staying 10ft off the ground and casts haste on the party. Velarin then fires off a bolt of lighting hitting both of the remaining targets though only the first seems to do full damage as the red creature slid a bit to the side. {Ref: 24/30} As the bolts his he thinks about what he knows about banshees. Some information pops to mind, beyond them being undead and incorporeal. They are excellent flyers, can sense where the living are by their heartbeat and can let out a terrible wail. The wail can make it harder to to resist fear. {ooc: You didn’t beat it by much so I only give you some stuff}
Having a large number of spells at his disposal and no need to prepare ahead of time Emrys, again, has the perfect spell for the situation making him the envy of every wizard. Sadly for him this creature has a stronger will then the previous plant and shakes off the mental attack. {Will: 34}
On the ground Edson steps to his left and fires connecting with two flaming arrows that do some damage to the red banshee. {ooc: half damage is correct}
Tishe’ fires off two sets of magic missiles at the remaining, uncontrolled, banshee while remembering what she can about these creatures. Tishe’ can recall little other then they are banshees and undead.
The red banshees watches Sir Royston fly off furry contorting what were probably beautiful features in life. As she glares she sinks down INTO the ground and is lost form sight. Please note red is not dead, just below ground level
The blue banshees face contorts into even greater rage as she fights off Emrys attack. Her mouth opens and an unearthly wail fills the area around her. The sound buffets all within 40ft to the banshee making their stomachs queasy. Velarin, Edson, Emrs and Daemon are all shaken to their core by the noise. {ooc: See below} {ooc: Anyone who enters that area must also make the save}
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Velarin, Edson, Emrys and Daemon: DC23 Fortitude Save Pass: Sickened for 5 rounds Fail: 140 points of damage
Emrys becomes sickened by the banshee's wail ... just barely able to avoid the full brunt of its effects. Daemon isn't so lucky ... he begins to convulse and contort before collapsing the ground motionless.
A blinding fury begins to well up with witch ... or was it vomit. (More to come later!)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp20/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. Thursday August 9th, 2018 4:12:50 PM
(ooc: I am waiting until I see Edson's Fort save before I choose Emrys' next action.)
*GM Edit* Looking at your character sheet does that leave you with one HeroPoint or 3?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 151/211 Character Sheet d20+21=39 ; d20+27=45 ; 6d8+30=55 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:14:57 PM
One of the wretches is down and Barratore spins to close on another. The fighter moves 15' towards the creature and skewers it with his blade. "Keep an eye out for the other one, Brom and I have this one!"
Greater Vital Strike, PA Hit AC 45 Dmg 55
Fort Save 39
Spell effect Haste 15/15 Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 5d4+5=17 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:24:32 PM
Sir Royston flies another 60 feet away to gain more space (move action), then spins around and fires a salvo of force bolts from his hands. "Fus ronaaz!" (magic missile, standard action).
ooc: 17 force damage. No save. Spell range is 210 feet. Target Black.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+28=40 ; 2d6+38=45 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:40:18 PM
Brom moves and readies an attack should the hidden banshee appear within reach of him.
Readies attack (rage, pa): AC 40, damage 45
Rage 2
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp20/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d100=58 ; d12=9 ; d12=12 ; d12=2 ; d12=11 ; d12=6 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 2:14:31 AM
(Going to bed, can't wait any longer for Edson's Fort Save)
IF Edson falls to the Banshee's Wail, Emrys will move over next to him (E19) and he uses Life & Death spell-like by touching his fallen comrade. "Stop dying Edson ... third time is not a charm!"
(Activating Life & Death (Sp) on Edson. This ability mimics Breath of Life. Empowered by Spiritual Healing. Blink miss chance: 58%, success. Ability brings Edson back to life and cures 5d12+16: 9+12+2+11+6+16 = 56 points of healing.)
IF Edson passes his save and lives, Emrys will use the same ability on Daemon instead.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+9=19 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+10=18 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=9 ; d6=3 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 2:42:33 AM
Edson begins puking up his lunch. " E... I aint got time to die. Not when when you all need me here. "
Failed save 19, hero point for 25 to pass.
With the other Banshee under ground he turns his attention to the blue banshee. Connects one for 6 damage. (Already halved).
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp46/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d12=1 ; d12=6 ; d12=2 ; d12=2 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 2:50:10 AM
(Forgot one last thing...)
Emrys' own survival instincts kick in as he then activates his Rod of the Quickening and casts a Cure spell on himself.
(Casting a Quickened Cure Serious Wounds on Emrys, empowered by Spiritual Healing. Cures 3d12+16: (reroll 1's on healing, house rule) 6+2+2+16 = 26 points of healing. The dice HATE me! First I had to waste two hero points to reroll two saves I should have easily made ... and now this!)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+15=19 ; d20+15=29 ; 5d4+5=19 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 5:58:58 AM
V momentarily watches as his vision fades and he starts to succumb to the call of death, but pulls himself together and shakes it off, but finding himself feeling quite ill. (Will save 19, hero point to reroll: 29)'
V then moves an additional 30'(now 40' up) in the air, trying to create space between himself and the Banshee and sends a barrage of magic missiles at the blue banshee for 27 damage
Active effects: Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects Haste Fly sickened (-2 penalty on rolls)
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4-cx1, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste-c, Dispel Magic, Fly-c, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt-c, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, trues seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+16=17 ; d20+16=31 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 6:50:51 AM
Tishe’ is worried about the Bann Sidhe that slipped beneath the earth; it didn’t look hurt nor scared enough to quit the fight just yet, so she hovers barely above Barratorre and reaches her hands into her Pants O Plenty, removing them with her finger cymbals attached.
Humming a staccato counterpoint, she begins snapping her fingers into a dischord of tinny sound, hopefully interfering with the sound-based attack of the incorporeal enemy!
.... Hover 5’ above Barratorre. 15’ above the ground Countersong. 17. Hero point roll 31. All within 30’ of Tishe’ can use her Perform check or thier save vs sound-based magic, whichever is higher
Active Spells and Effects Fly: 13 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours Bardic. 1 round
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+26=41 ; 14d6=49 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 11:14:05 AM Emrys barely manages to shake off the effects of the banshees ungodly wail but his familiar is not so lucky. Daimen convulses and collapses motionless and unbreathing under the assault. Driven by grief and survival instinct Emrys casts a spell to heal himself and brings Daemon back to life! As the snake stirs both banshess howl with rage, you can even hear the one below ground somehow, as their vengeance on the living is taken form them.
Fighting though the sonic attack Barratore moves in and deliver a might blow to the creature with his magic weapon weapons that can also touch incorporeal beigns. Sir Royston moves another sixty feet away and launches more magic missiles at the creature that is still above ground.
Edson begins to wretch but manages to overcome the damage form the banshees attack and buries an arrow into the creatures ghostly fourm. Velarin also manages to overcome the effects of the wail though it was a close call. He flies up and sends his own barrage of magic missiles striking the wounded but still present banshee.
Tishe’, worried about the banshee under the ground, hovers above Barratores head and begins playing her cymbals and humming a staccato counterpoint hoping to interfere with future sound base attacks.
The wounded blue banshee quickly withdraws also moving below the ground and away from attacks.
The red banshee, clearly furious slips above ground behind Emrys who has just taken its victory and attempts to touch him yet again. {Hit: 41 | Dan: 49 | DC23 Will – Failure you cower in fear for 1d3 rounds. Mind effecting effect} A hint of a smile crosses the banshees enraged face as her hands makes contact and a ghostly voice can be heard. “Denyer! Betrayer! I will have my revenge on you witch thing.”
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 151/211 Character Sheet d20+22=37 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+22=39 ; 2d8+30=43 ; 2d8+30=46 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 11:29:19 AM
Barratore spies the creature rise up and puts an end to it. His magical blade flashing across the barriers of the ghostly wold and his own the smite the undead thing.
PA Hit AC 37/23/25/9/39 Dmg 43/-/-/-/46
Spell effect Haste 14/15 Ghost Weapon 5 hours
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp -3/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d20+19=24 ; d20+16=27 ; d4=1 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 12:30:31 PM
(Will Save: 24, again .. barely a success.)
Emrys isn't fearful from the banshee's cold touch, but it's damage causes him to lose consciousness. As he falls to the ground, before his mind falls into darkness, he gives the banshee an inappropriate hand gesture.
Daemon, still a bit groggy from his return to the land of the living, covers Emrys using his body as a shield. He hisses and shows the banshee his fangs. He strikes at the banshee, with a healthy dose of venom ... which is useless against the undead.
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+16=23 ; 5d4+5=20 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 5:49:41 PM
Tishe’ continues to hover and play her finger cymbals as a protection against the banshee wail.
She also Readies a Magic Missle spell to strike at the next
..... Hover 5’ above Barratorre. 15’ above the ground Free Action: .Countersong 23. All within 30’ of Tishe’ can use her Perform check or thier save vs sound-based magic, whichever is higher Ready Action. Magic Missles. 20 force damage (full damage)
Active Spells and Effects Fly: 13 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours Bardic. 1 round
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 5d4+5=19 ; 5d4+5=16 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 7:50:48 PM
V calls down to the others "I think we need a bit of a plan on this one. Edson, If you can see to Emrys with some potions, it will allow Tishe' to keep playing. Brom and Barratore, if you split yourselves on opposite sides of the group, one of you should be able to get a shot in when it reappears, and Royston and I can send it some magic missiles to greet it as well. If it doesn't appear in the near future, I will summon an earth elemental to go look for it."
V readies himself for the banshee's appearance, and then launches a regular set of magic missiles, and then a quickened set of magic missiles unless it's already dead by the blades of the fighters. (1st set 27 damage, 2nd set 24 damage)
Active effects: Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects Haste Fly sickened (-2 penalty on rolls)
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4-cx1, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste-c, Dispel Magic, Fly-c, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt-c, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, trues seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+26=39 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+22=27 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+22=32 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 7:55:00 PM
Also, V uses his vast intellectual resources to try and make sense of the Banshee statement “Denyer! Betrayer! I will have my revenge on you witch thing.” (know arcane 39, religion 39, history 27, local 28, planes 32)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+28=45 ; 6d6+38=54 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 11:19:44 PM
Brom moves and takes a swing at the banshee.
Attack (rage, pa, ivs): AC 45, damage 54
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Saturday August 11th, 2018 8:50:36 AM
“The Pattern of her words seem sunbaked to me”, calls Tishe’, chiming her finger cymbals. “It’s like she doesn’t like BloodWitches. Could it be all the villagers are dead and blame Cinnamon Valley for the cause?”
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Sunday August 12th, 2018 9:31:57 PM
Edson nods to Velarin, and moves towards Emrys. He pulls the spellcaster away from where the Banshee pulled up last.
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork Monday August 13th, 2018 2:01:35 PM Barratore and Brom quickly move in and finish off the red banshee, each landing blows. The halts a groggy Daemon’s[ /]b move to attack.
[b] Tishe’ continues to play her cymbals to protect form the banshee and readies a magic missile should the underground banshee reappear. Velarin calls out a bit of a plan. “"I think we need a bit of a plan on this one. Edson, If you can see to Emrys with some potions, it will allow Tishe' to keep playing. Brom and Barratore, if you split yourselves on opposite sides of the group, one of you should be able to get a shot in when it reappears, and Royston and I can send it some magic missiles to greet it as well. If it doesn't appear in the near future, I will summon an earth elemental to go look for it." He also ponders the words of the banshee but does not immediately come up with an answer. {ooc: More below} Tishe’ adds a question as to the banshees motivation.
Noding Edson moves towards Emrys and pulls him away form where the last banshee appeared.
All is quiet for a moment, save the beating of Sir Royston hovering in place and waiting.
A few moments later, lets say six seconds, you hear the sound of the banshees’ slow wail {lower case wail not Wail} from behind the building to the north between the main group and the flying Sir Royston. From where you stand it cannot be seen, at present, by anyone other than the dragonkin.
{ooc: Knowledge Checks – Despite the high rolls there is really nothing that you could determine from the comment beyond the basic facts of a banshee. The knowledge that they are creature through betrayal or the act of betraying would be the only context. It would be a fair bet the Emrys was attacked because he revived something the banshee just killed.}
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 2d8+3=13 ; Monday August 13th, 2018 7:56:29 PM
V moves to Emrys, and pours a potion of CMW down his throat for 13 hp.
"Could one of you with healing be so kind as to quickly fix Emrys? The banshee has moved off for the moment. Maybe it will return and maybe it won't. Either way, we need to find it. I doubt it flees, for it has no fear of death, so perhaps there is something we need to see at the place it goes. They are not here by accident, and obviously are nothing to be taken lightly. Something very powerful is at work here, and we need to learn what is going on, and who is behind it. Let us hunt it down, put it to rest, and learn what has happened here. once i have had a chance to rememorize spells, I shall take a moment to send a message to Dulcet, informing her of what we have found, and perhaps she or her people can look into the possible cause or meaning of it all. Either way, they will be warned that something powerful goes bump in the night. Unless one of you has the ability to do that now?"
Active effects: Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects Haste Fly sickened (-2 penalty on rolls)
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4-cx1, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste-c, Dispel Magic, Fly-c, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt-c, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2-cx1, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, trues seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Monday August 13th, 2018 11:10:02 PM
Brom steps to the side and with his weapon up readies for the banshee to make another attack.
Rage: 4
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Monday August 13th, 2018 11:49:20 PM
ooc: My apologies! I seriously thought I had posted on Friday. Must have been a brain fart.
Sir Royston flies in a wide arc, trying to avoid the foul creature currently hiding underneath the earth (double move action).
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+16=30 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 5:46:21 AM
Tishe’ keeps up her song, and readied Magic Missle in case she sees the banshee.
..... Hover 5’ above Barratorre. 15’ above the ground Free Action: .Countersong 30. All within 30’ of Tishe’ can use her Perform check or thier save vs sound-based magic, whichever is higher Ready Action. Magic Missles. 20 force damage (full damage)
Active Spells and Effects Fly: 13 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours Bardic. 3 round
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 151/211 Character Sheet Tuesday August 14th, 2018 8:31:00 AM
Barratore steps to Emrys, calling for a potion of Cure serious Wounds from his magical Haversack. He pours the potion down Emrys
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d12=7 ; d12=10 ; d12=8 ; d12=9 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 10:57:12 AM
With multiple potions being poured down Emrys' throat, by Velarin and Barratore, he immediately begins to choke after waking up.
(Both potions: 13+17=30)
As soon as he can clear his throat, he casts his own Cure spell.
(Casting Cure Critical Wounds on Emrys, empowered by Spiritual Healing. Healing 4d12+16: 7+10+8+9+16 = 50.)
"Did you get them? Is everyone okay? Why are you on top of me Daemon?"
DM Ryan - "Lets get those little monsters!"| Tactical Maps and Artwork d20+26=31 ; 14d6=48 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 2:02:35 PM Velarin, delivers a potion and continues to take charge giving some instructions and delivering some ideas. Brom readies his weapon for attack in case the banshee comes back that way.
Barratore steps forward and pours a position down Emrys throat. Emrys sputters awake and questions his current situation, on the ground under the snake after he further heals himself.
Tishe’ keeps her eyes open and a spell at the ready as she see Siry Royston retreat to the west.
A moment after Sir Royston moves, because he is the only one that could see the banshee, there is a flash of ghostly white as the banshee charges after the flying dragonkin. Arms wide it rushes even as Tishe’ magic missiles slam into it, damaging it but not killing it, it reaches to touch the flying Sir Royston. {Hit vs Touch: 31+2 | Damage: 48 Negative Energy Note: I did not add charge when I rolled.} Despite being tattered and near a final rest it manages to land to again connect for what will likely be its last act.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+19=39 ; d20+19=39 ; d8+10=17 ; d8+10=12 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 11:30:56 PM
Brom watches at Royston is attacked by the banshee. [i]Wander off an' git yourself killed.[/b] He thinks watching. It was a bad tactic that sometimes took hold of the most seasoned of warriors.
Brom drops his sword draws his bow and lets an arrow loose at the banshee.
Ranged attack: AC 39; damage 8 (already halved)
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 5d4(4+3+1+2+1)+5=16 Tuesday August 14th, 2018 11:54:17 PM
Sir Royston roars in pain as negative energy courses through his body. His limbs spasm in pain and he fights to maintain his focus. He flaps backward for some room (5-foot-step) and screams a spell, "FUS RONAAZ!" He sends another salvo of force missiles into the spectre. (magic missile, standard action, 16 force damage, no save).
HP 16/169
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+20=32 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 5:48:07 AM
As Royston let’s fly his Magic Missles and the banshee dissipates into the Lands of Unrest, Tishe’ ceases her syncopated rhythm; the chiming cymbals fall silent.
Continuing to hover, the Sorceress looks about using Velarin’s wand’s Darkvision. “Be careful,” she says in her usual gift of obviousness, “attacking plants and undead means there may be more opponents about the village.”
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 5d4+13=29 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 10:10:20 AM
If the banshee still lives, Velarin will also target it with magic missiles for 29 points of damage
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. Wednesday August 15th, 2018 1:45:15 PM
Daemon slithers off of Emrys and the witch slowly gets up from the moist, swampy ground.
"I thought I lost you there," says Emrys. "I know the ritual to summon you back is rather unpleasant."
"And I you," replies Daemon, "It'ss not sso much the ritual ... it's the jealoussly of the dead on the other sside. The fresh sscent of life on a sspirit drawss their wrath."
"I hope those banshee weren't originally the townsfolk! They could possibly return if their souls are shackled to this place."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. Wednesday August 15th, 2018 1:51:11 PM
If Royston will return to the ground, Emrys will give him a proper healing.
(Casting Heal on Royston. 150 points of healing to the dragonkin. Will also remove a long list of conditions.)
Somewhere deep in Culverwood, a tree withers and falls to the ground. Alas, no one was there to hear it.
DM Ryan - "The villages."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Wednesday August 15th, 2018 5:39:03 PM
Several of the Keepers unleash attacks but Edson is quickest and his arrow does the job, the others add insult to the injury tearing the phantasam apart. {ooc: No spells were cast as the arrows did the job.}
Tishe’, seeing the banshee fall issues a word of, probably unneeded, warning while Brom mentally chastises the poor strategy of allowing yourself to be isolated.
As Daemon slithers off Edson slowly gets up speaking to his familiar "I thought I lost you there, I know the ritual to summon you back is rather unpleasant" after the snake responds he addresses the others "I hope those banshee weren't originally the townsfolk! They could possibly return if their souls are shackled to this place."
Emrys prepares to heal Sir Royston and heals him the moment he returns back to the group.
The night is quiet, the appropriate quiet for a night like this not creepy quiet, and now quite dark. From the map you have there should be other towns, not all that far in fact, half a mile maybe. Small like this, just a few buildings each.
What are you doing now?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Wednesday August 15th, 2018 11:30:00 PM
With the banshees destroyed, Brom takes the moment to chastise Royston. "Don't do that again." He says to Royston. "I ain't going in front of Gargul again, less it's fer me. Then I guess I ain't got no one ta complain at."
He looks about and everyone seems no worse for wear. He looks to decision makers and thinkers for their next move.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 11:59:22 PM "Of course, Emrys! Of course. Who am I to deny such noble charity?" Sir Royston lands and allows the half-elf to heal him. He uses his own lay on hands to heal any remaining wounds. "A thousand thanks on you and your ancestors." He turns to Brom. "Believe me, Mr. Brom, I had no intention of dying or engaging in reckless heroics. That banshee almost seemed to have a grudge against me. I suggest we continue with caution. Who knows what other nasty surprises await us in this sleepy hamlet?"
He considers for a moment. "Perhaps it is time to draw out any villagers who are still alive? With all of these dangerous beasties, there is little point in allowing them to sleep their way to doom. What is the loudest sound we can make to rouse them? Seems the best way to get to the bottom of this."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday August 16th, 2018 7:39:42 AM
"Perhaps the smartest thing to do tonight is to do nothing. If there are any humans alive in this hamlet, they likely still will be in the morning. Not that I'm optimistic about that."
"I could cast the mansion, we can sleep, recover spells, heal any remaining injuries, and start at dawn tomorrow with a search of this place before going to check on the other towns. Doing things in the daylight will be more to our advantage, and should make checking on people a bit easier"
If most everyone agrees, V will cast mages mansion
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+16=21 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 9:07:09 AM
Tishe’ shakes her head. “Who turned out the lights in the upstairs?”, she asks. “Perhaps what few villagers remain are trapped there and they knew from experience that people talking outside would rouse the banshee. I say we check out the second floor!”
And so the woman floats back up to the second floor window, and uses her Darkvision to look inside...
.... Hover to the upstairs window , auto pass Perception. 21
Active Spells and Effects Fly: 13 min. Detect Scrying: 24 hours Darkvision (from wand) Bardic. 3 round
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday August 16th, 2018 10:17:32 AM
V follows Tishe' not wanting her to go alone.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 151/211 Character Sheet Thursday August 16th, 2018 10:30:10 AM
Barratore agrees with V that the magical mansion is the best way to spend the night. The fighter heads to the door of the building where the light went off. Tishe was correct as well and Barratore was not going to sit by where there could be villagers alive in this little nightmare. "Tishe is right and I think we should sweep the hamlet. Once done we can rest in V's place along with anyone we might find."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Thursday August 16th, 2018 11:54:06 AM
"Mansion sounds good" Edson agrees. " Any villagers are probably aligned with these creatures "
Edson slings his bow and awaits the mansion.
DM Ryan - "The villages."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Thursday August 16th, 2018 1:43:14 PM Brom continues to chastise Sir Royston talking of how he does not want to go before Gargul again any time soon. Sir Royston accepts the healing thanking Emrys and responds to Brom that he had no intention of dying and is surprised by the vehemence with which he was attacked.
Tishe’ questions the lights being turned out upstairs and floats up only to find an empty room. Seeing no potential light source with her darkvison she is left with a minor mystery unless it was simply the movement of a banshees seen though a window.
Several members of the Keepers explore the building that first attracted them and peek into those that did not have movement. If the small hamlet is not empty at this point any occupants are doing an superlative job of hiding. Also everything is old and rotten from weather and age, most likely this area has been abandoned for some time.
As you move into the mansion for your nights sleep some of you will think back to the description of the area you received from Dulcet. Rumors of ancient powers in the hills. Many small villages surrounding an abandoned mine that use to make up the city of Ahmet.
In the morning the abandoned villages looks like nothing more threatening then some rotting buildings. While there are no obvious paths leading into our out of the village you know from your map that the other villages and the abandoned mine should be not far to the north.
What are you doing now?
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. Thursday August 16th, 2018 5:15:30 PM
"It's amazing how simple daylight transforms this little hamlet into ... something much more worse for wear."
Daemon adds, "Transsformation indeed!"
(More to come later, at work.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 168/188 (234/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=33 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 11:51:55 PM
"Ok. Just lettin' ya know." He says to Royston.
Brom also agrees the mansion is the best idea at the moment.
The next day, looking about the village there seems to be no sign of living beings. "Let's keep going." He says.
Perception DC33
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Thursday August 16th, 2018 11:55:12 PM
Sir Royston takes to the air, flapping his draconic wings with vigor. (150 feet up) "Would anyone like to join me for some scouting?"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday August 17th, 2018 9:00:03 AM
"It appears we head north. Try not to get too far from the group Royston. If things as powerful as those Banshees are hanging out in a little abandoned town, we could run across anything."
Active effects: Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste, Dispel Magic, Fly, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, trues seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+20=36 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 9:30:33 AM
Tishe’ is morose, not finding any living villagers, but the morning always some fears. “There haven’t been Noble races here for years. We need to find out what’s been going on to make this area such a dangerous place.”
She shakes her head at the Dragon Disciple’s offer. “While geared for it, Royston, I recently found out how fragile I am to be a scout away from group support. I will stay close by the others.”
She keeps her senses peeled and is ready to travel.
.... Perception. (+20). 36
Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d20+20=32 ; d20+28=30 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 12:25:47 PM
(Sorry for not continuing my post last night, the couch claimed me and I lost consciousness.)
Early that morning, Emrys activates his cauldron, meditates and reaches into the Shadow Realm for a drop of Woldsblood to replenish his spells. He also performs a basic and intermediate rituals with the help of Daemon and Angus from the cauldron. Using his witchery abilities of Guidance, he completes the Warding and Spiritual Healing rituals.
DM Ryan - "The villages."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Friday August 17th, 2018 2:34:40 PM Tishe’ is morose the next day finding the town in the state it is in. Commenting that there have been no noble races present for some time she wants to find out what has made this area so dangerous. Emrys and Daemon comment on how the town almost transforms in the light of day after doing his morning preparation in the mansion.
Brom and Tishe’ notice, before leaving the town that there may have been a sort of track heading north, something to do with the mine maybe? For mining carts? Velarin cautions the others not to get to spread out as Sir Royston takes to the air to get a better vantage point.
The travel is uneventful, no man eating plants of ectoplasmic specters bother you and after half a mile or so Sir Royston is the first to see up ahead are two small villages about a quarter mile apart. If you were to walk straight you would probably go right between them. Both are small, you would image not the home to more then forty people each. There is movement in both and from the look of it humans and possibly other races make these meager settlements their home. You do not however see any people moving between them as you approach.
From the air Sir Royston can also see that these are not the only small settlements. All fairly close together but seemingly isolate.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188/188 (236/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=39 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 11:00:43 PM
Brom takes note of what is seen. "Visit both?" Brom says. "Least ta see if they're doin' okay."
Perception DC 39
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+20=29 ; Saturday August 18th, 2018 7:00:14 AM
Tishe’ is worried about the people, and agrees with Brom. “It won’t take much time and could be invaluable if there is someone in trouble”, says the brown-haired middle-aged woman.
She looks carefully for differences in the terrain compared to the village a day south. Could these smaller hamlets be on higher ground or somehow be a safer vantage than the swampy village?
..... Perception 29
Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 189/211 Character Sheet 3d8+5=22 ; Saturday August 18th, 2018 5:14:35 PM
Barratore agrees and also lends his opinion the the entire group visit each hamlet together. "Wonder if it is at all like the cave people from within Glitterox we met. Very close, but now some cultural thing has caused them to split apart"
At point, Barratore pulls out and drinks a Cure Serious Wounds potion, "Here's to ya Imod" he says in happy tone as he is want to do with healing potions
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Sunday August 19th, 2018 1:04:24 AM
" Both sounds good" Edson adds, nodding with approval. " Probably more undead, screaming elven women.. but still worth a check."
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Sunday August 19th, 2018 11:30:23 PM
Sir Royston calls down. "Do any of you happen to have powers based around luck? I would flip a coin to see which village we visit first, but I would not want to interfere with any karmic energy you may manipulate. Or some such. If not, I suggest the village on the right for not logical reason other than we must choose one or risk splitting the party." He pauses for a moment. "That was not nearly so complicated in my head."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday August 20th, 2018 11:52:36 AM
"Agreed. visit both. Luck is not something I deal much in."
DM Ryan - "The villages."| Tactical Maps and Artwork d2=2 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 4:16:03 PM
The immediate suggestion form Brom is to visit both, at least to see that they are doing ok. Worried about the people Tishe’ agrees saying it wont be much time and could be valuable if there is someone in trouble. Her study also reveals that they are on slightly higher ground, out of the marsh at the very least. Brom again notices traces of once might have been connecting paths.
Barratore wonders if it is at all like the cave people from within Glitterox they had met. Close but something has caused them to split. Edson is sure there will be more screaming elven women but is ok with checking both.
Sir Royston suggest the flip a coin to decide where to go first but checks if anyone uses powers that manipulate luck. Velarin agrees to visit both and dese not deal in luck.
{Off screen the GM flips a coin to move things along: Results 2}
A few more people seem to be moving about from the more western village and the party moves in that direction. As they approach the details of the village become more outlined. Buildings in the style of the area you battled the banshees but in substantially better condition though still badly weathered. There are roughly ten structures though none in this are rise to the grand two stories of the other area. From the distance you see several humans and what you are sure are two half-orcs, three or people visible at anyone time. Clearly they are not use to being approached from the direction you are coming though every now and then one will glance to the east or west where the other small settlements are.
So unexpected is the arrival of well armed people from the marshy south you get quite close and have not been seen. Two males, one half-orc one human, both in workmen’s clothing with facial hair and the look of those that work outside are discussing something quietly in the middle of town.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 189/211 Character Sheet Monday August 20th, 2018 9:40:46 PM
Barratore has learned through many encounters that being first onto the seen and first to speak is not the in best interest of peaceful beginnings and so he hangs back a good 10' and tries not to be to minotaur like, as V once said. He reminds himself several times that his arms folded across his chest does say, warm and inviting to most of the noble races. "Go make a bit nice guys. Roy an me will hang back just a bit." He puts an easy hand on Royston's shoulder.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Monday August 20th, 2018 10:43:30 PM
Sir Royston nods in agreement. "Indeed! We would not want our brute masculinity and smoldering good looks to detract from the diplomacy. I doubt these villagers want to see their womenfolk draping themselves over Sir Barratore!" He winks good-naturedly at the minotaur.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188/188 (236/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=27 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 11:04:42 PM
"More like yer foul smell." He says with a chuckle as he heads off with the diplomatic force. He keeps his weapon on its hanger as they approach the village. He didn't expect any real trouble, but in that event, he should be able to handle it without using his sword.
Perception DC 27
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Tuesday August 21st, 2018 5:27:09 AM
Tishe’ looks Barratorre over appraisingly, but the brown-eyed woman looks puzzled. “Sieur Barratorre is nice enough Royston, but I think the ladies wouldn’t swoon”, she says seriously.
It also takes her a moment to understand why the often exuberant warriors of the group are hanging back, but once the candlestick lights up, Tishe’ moves to take the lead. The middle-aged and average-looking woman gets to a point where she isn’t shouting to be heard and raises a hand to show no weapon.
“Many Shadows, good men”, Tishe’ calls while tucking a stray lock of wavy brown hair behind one ear, “we are travelers from Cinnamon Valley and would like to speak with your village leaders.”
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday August 21st, 2018 11:00:19 AM
V follows behind Tishe, Following her lead. As he starts to move forward, he whispers back over his shoulder toward Royston and Barratore. "I will attempt to contain my smolder so that there is no swooning."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. Tuesday August 21st, 2018 12:36:00 PM
(Sorry for not posting. I was down for the count very early yesterday after work.)
Emrys does wish to intimidate the local folk with his smoldering intensity, so he tries, though difficult, to dial down a notch. He mentally tells Daemon, "Stay close to me and be on your best behavior ... no hissing or talking until they start throwing things at us. One can only imagine how they'd react to a talking viper."
DM Ryan - "The villages."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Tuesday August 21st, 2018 4:26:43 PM
As they approach the village Barratore suggest that the others go make nice while he hangs back. First crossing his arms then reconsidering as he tries to be less himself. Agreeing that they do not want their brute masculinity and smouldering good looks detract form the diplomacy Sir Royston teases his companion before Brom chuckles about his foul smell. Weapons are away as they approach.
Taking what the others mean Tishe’ makes the most of her average appearance and take point. Velarin follows attempting to contain his ‘smolder’. Wisely Emrys cautions the most unusual member of the party, the giant talking viper, to stay close and behave.
Tishe’ approaches “Many Shadows, good men we are travelers from Cinnamon Valley and would like to speak with your village leaders.”
The men, who had stopped and watched the women approach give her a not all together welcoming look. The half-orc speaks while the other simply snorts and walks away muttering “Shadows? Of course there are many shadows the sun is up. Foolishness. Doesn't even give her name.”
“Adventures? Not sure what you want in our small village.” he looks around in the direction of the other settlements “Couple probably sack the town and gather a few gold. One of them others point you this way to be rid of you?”
As he talks he apathy is momentarily disturbed by the sight of Deamon but all he really does is shrug a little.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188/188 (236/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) Tuesday August 21st, 2018 4:37:47 PM
Brom wasn't surprised by the reactions of the villagers. Tishe's greeting was nice enough but too formal for them. Brom steps forward. "I am Brom of the Keepers of the Vale. We are heading," he points on the direction they are traveling, "We came on your villages and thought we'd see how you faired with all that's happened."
Brom stands and waits for their response.
His WLA badge is displayed as a broach for his cloak.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 d20+23=30 ; d20+24=40 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 4:40:39 PM
Edson doesn't like the way the man is speaking to Tishe. He puts his hand on his bow and moves closer to one of these " many shadows" .
His eyes scan around, making sure they arent being set up as well. Perception 30/37 for Traps Stealth 40
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Tuesday August 21st, 2018 5:52:29 PM
Tishe’ is startled by the reply: she had been expecting wonder, fright, or joy. Instead, this ... apathy ... it makes her more worried about what horrors the village has been through to not have any emotion at all!
With a worried look on her face, the Spellweaver twists a stray lock of brown hair in her hand. She idly goes through a catalog of magic to see if this could be magically induced. The thought makes her cast a Silent and Still Detect Magic (spell-like ability) to see if there are active magic auras about.
Meanwhile, she keeps waiting and hoping that Brom has a better reaction.
..... Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Detect Magic: concentration
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 189/211 Character Sheet Tuesday August 21st, 2018 9:28:15 PM
Barratore continues to hang back just and considers whether or not he should start popping his pecks. Brom had his Badge and was a Hero of the WLA at this point, something Barratore would get to next chance that was presented. Barratore suddenly finds a chuckle pop from his mouth as he thought about the reaction to Tishe. So he was not the only one that found her way of speaking odd. The minotaur takes a deep breath and lets it run out through his snout.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Tuesday August 21st, 2018 11:57:31 PM
Sir Royston furrows his brow in consternation. These villagers were certainly not reacting in the way that he expected. Nonetheless, he knew that he was not the one to speak up if they were to maintain good relations. He crosses his arms and remains silent.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+18=33 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 10:55:02 AM
V will wait to see how they respond to Brom. Being a hero of the WLA might mean something, even out here. Either way, something doesn't feel right. V scans the area for something out of place, or something trying to remain behind the scenes.(perception 33)
DM Ryan - "The villages."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 2:15:06 PM
Surprised by the apathy of the respons Tishe’ silently casts detect magic looking for active magic auras but finds none. That removed from the equation she lets Brom talk hoping for a better reaction.
For his part Edson makes sure his hand is near his bow, not liking how Tishe’ was spoken too.
Not wanting to chuckle Barratore deep breath and slowly exhaling thorough his snout thinking he is happy to hear he is not the only one who finds he way of speaking odd.
Sir Royston furrows his brow in consternation as the villagers are not acting in the way he expected. Nonetheless he remains quiet, arms crossed.
Still waiting on further responses Velarin wonders if being a hero of the WLA might mean something out here. Something does not feel right and he looks for anything our of place. Sadly, he comes up empty other than the natural oddness of the location and circumstance.
Less surprised by the reaction of the villager to Tishe’s formal greeting Brom steps forward and tries to restart the conversation. "I am Brom of the Keepers of the Vale. We are heading," he points on the direction they are traveling, "We came on your villages and thought we'd see how you faired with all that's happened."
The half-orc looks Brom up and down and even glances in the direction he is pointing. “So you just walk up to random towns and ask how they are doing, sure, that makes sense.” he scratches his head for a moment “The name is Fiy, Fiy Waim, if it matters to you. I see your badge but you folks feel like trouble. As too all that’s happened? Things happen all the time and we get by as long as those others” he again glances in the directions of the other village “don’t get to close to what is ours. That satisfy you?” he pauses "You looking for someone or something? I don't believe you are just here to 'check on us'."
Sense Motive 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { If anything you would say Fiy is uncomfortable with outsiders in the town. Possibly simple fear of the unknown or just a fearful person. }
Sense Motive or Perception 35 Highlight to display spoiler: { You would guess that he covets some of your more clearly expensive items or is jealous that others have what he does not. }
The person he had been talking too has going into one of the buildings, but you still see a person or two going about their business, what little of it there is. None of them seem like they are going to roll out the proverbial red carpet for the Keepers.
What are you doing now?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188/188 (236/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=28 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 9:27:00 PM
"Fine." He says and begins to head to the other village along the almost grown over path. "Maybe yer neighbors'll be more friendly." Brom marches right over to the other village. "Come on." He says to the others "Yer waistin' yer time with this lot."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 189/211 Character Sheet Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 10:19:36 PM
Barratore listens to what the man says and his jaw clenches a bit, but he feels the need to answer. "Dragons and the undead. Dulcet and her coven seem to think a great evil is stirring this way. We're the cure to that Saving your life and those of the rest is the preference, but I'm good to come back and liberate your souls as well."
Barratore gives the man a look over himself, "well met then Fiy. I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan and we wish you well."
Barratore steps to follow Brom, though he knows some of the others are going to make the exit more weird.
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 d20+20=39 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 11:21:59 PM
ooc: Perception 39
Sir Royston shrugs at the obstinate villagers. "If we are not welcome, we are not welcome. That fellow appears to have a case of the green-eyed monster. It would be best to check your coin-pouch if we meet him again."
Just before leaving, he bends down and intones a quick spell. A small rune flashes into existence in weird blue light, then fades into nothing. "Just an arcane mark. These villagers all look alike." He follows after Brom.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday August 23rd, 2018 8:42:40 AM
"Agreed. If they don't wish to talk, then so be it. Maybe next door will be a little more open to visitors."
After moving a short bit from the first village, V chimes in. "There definitely seems to be a bit of distrust, possibly even animosity or jealousy directed toward their neighbors."
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Thursday August 23rd, 2018 9:48:19 AM
Why the villager is acting the way he is acting flies right over Tishe’s head. THAT he is acting the way he is acting makes her worry if there is something nefarious behind the apathy. Yet, since she can’t figure it out, and the more insightful members of the DefenderPack recommend to go to another village, she goes along.
Noting the dragon disciple’s Arcane Mark, Tishe’ nods. “Very good idea, Sieur Royston, just in case.”
She moves with the others to the adjacent village and tries again to make contact like last time.
..... Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Detect Magic: concentration
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Thursday August 23rd, 2018 11:21:07 AM
Edson was suprised Brom and Barratore didn't just start smashing things. Edson nods to the rude man, and moves past him. Keeping his words to himself.
Once out of earshot of the man, he finally adds " a different welcome than we get in the Valley."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac19 hp 71/71. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Bless. d20+14=20 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 11:40:19 AM
(Sense Motive: 20)
Emrys doesn't perceive any underlying meaning in the man's words ... he just doesn't care for his rudeness. He stops caring what he has to say before he even finishes speaking. "Let's go on then ... shall we," he says interrupting. "Come on, Daemon." The Keepers are not to be trifled with.
DM Ryan - "The villages."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Thursday August 23rd, 2018 1:03:04 PM
With a simple Fine. Maybe yer neighbors’ll be moer friendly” Brom marches off to get to the next village telling the Keepers that they are wasting their time. Velarin agrees "Agreed. If they don't wish to talk, then so be it. Maybe next door will be a little more open to visitors." adding after a short bit "There definitely seems to be a bit of distrust, possibly even animosity or jealousy directed toward their neighbors."
Sir Royston shrugs "If we are not welcome, we are not welcome. That fellow appears to have a case of the green-eyed monster. It would be best to check your coin-pouch if we meet him again." and moves off towards another town but not before adding an arcane mark. Motivation for Fiy’s actions flies over Tishe’s head but it worries here they may be nefarious motives behind the apathy. She agrees with Sir Roystons adding of the mark.
Surprised that Brom and Barratore didn’t start smashing things Edson nods and follows off commenting on how different the welcome they get in the Valley is. Not caring for the rudeness Emrys does not get any underlying meaning and stop caring about the exchange happy to head out.
Listening to the man Barratore is a little more specific in his questions siting dragons, undead and a great evil stirring. He also offers hs name and clan and wishes the man well. As he leaves the man shrugs mumbeling to himself “They probably sent you over here anyways.”
Moving to the new village the Keepers find a similar sight to what they had witnessed at the last village. It is again a small, weather worn, grouping f buildings, probably enough to hold thirty to fifty people. You see a crude fence has been erected between them and the area you just left. About three feet tall it is simple sticks lashed together, someone even took the time to sharpen one or two of them.
This area has a little bit more of a common area as a very old stone well stands in the center of town. Beside the well a human woman and a half-orc youth, about 10, are filling a bucket and talking quietly. ON the other end of town, behind a building you can hear someone hammering a piece of metal. Occasionally you also see the forum of a cat darting between buildings, clearly hunting vermin.
Finally, as you left one area for another you can see a path leading from each that looks to converge eventually.
What are you doing now?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 189/211 Character Sheet Thursday August 23rd, 2018 10:29:37 PM
Barratore decides this time he is not going to hang back and walks straight into the village with a hearty bellow "Hallo good woman! We are the Keepers of the Vale. I'm Barratore Steelwind. How are you on this fine day?"
The paths that join up and lead away is where the fighter thinks they will eventually end up, but for now. they would see what could be seen here
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 30 (T 16, FF 30, Raged 28), CMD: 38 (41 Raged); HP: 188/188 (236/236 raged); DR 4/- (7/- raged) d20+25=30 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 10:48:26 PM
Brom this time only looks about the village. The whole situation between the two villages seemed odd. If he had to guess, they were originally two clans that had a falling out.
Perception DC 30
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Thursday August 23rd, 2018 10:52:15 PM
Sir Royston whispers to the rest of the party as Barratore introduces himself, "You know, perhaps we should hire a bard. Some gregarious, good-looking fellow to trot a few minutes ahead of us to let people know we are approaching. It might help soften the blow..."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday August 24th, 2018 8:12:46 AM
"Well, if they are just as friendly as the last town, it looks like we have our path to follow."
Active effects: Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste, Dispel Magic, Fly, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, trues seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) Friday August 24th, 2018 10:59:32 AM
“Please”, adds Tishe’, “we would like to speak with your village leaders. Can you help introduce us?”
She has a quiet conversation with Velarin and the other Defenders who may listen in... “The situation doesn’t look immediately dangerous to the villagers, but they may have clues to what may be weaving further up the trail. I don’t like being all shuttlecocked without a reason.”
.... Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Detect Magic: concentration
DM Ryan - "The villages."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Friday August 24th, 2018 11:48:43 AM
Walking over Brom considers the situationbetween the two villages thinking it odd. Where they clans that had a falling out? Once they get into the next small village he looks about. Velarin also spots the path and comments "Well, if they are just as friendly as the last town, it looks like we have our path to follow."
Barratore opts not to hang back this time and takes the bull by the horns, so to speak. “"Hallo good woman! We are the Keepers of the Vale. I'm Barratore Steelwind. How are you on this fine day?" As he talks he considers that the paths leading away are where they will eventually end up.
As Barratore makes the introduction Sir Royston whispers "You know, perhaps we should hire a bard. Some gregarious, good-looking fellow to trot a few minutes ahead of us to let people know we are approaching. It might help soften the blow..."
The woman had seen them coming and stopped but the youth was busy filling his pail. When Barratore speaks the half-orc youth drops his bucket and steps behind the woman whispering with a bit of awe “Monster?” The woman started with a bit of a fearful expression but when the boy speaks she softens and answers him quietly. “I don’t think so Jacot and if it was there is nothing we could do.” Lending her voice Tishe’ adds “Please, we would like to speak with your village leaders. Can you help introduce us?”
She looks back to Barratore and then to each of the Keepers in turn clearly at a loss for what to do. After a moment she speaks, keeping the youth behind her. “I am like any other day today, alive and doing my part. You don’t seem to want to cause trouble but you came from the west, did they send you here?” she is clearly not done speaking but quickly says something to the boy, a name you don’t quiet catch, and the boy quickly runs off yelling “Lender, mom wants you!”
“He is getting Lender, our spokesmen for when the towns meet.” she sounds uncomfortable talking to the group “If one of the others didn’t send you to make trouble why are you here? There is little about.”
After a moment and older human male comes around the corner of his building. He wears a leather apron with a butchers knife stuck into a pocket in the front. You would guess, from looking at him, that he was in the process of cleaning a chicken when you arrived. He is in his late 60’s and a little stooped with thin strong arms and a deep voice.
“So what’s this now? You have Jacot all worked up. Speak plain, we have the work of living to do around here. Your not here from one of the others, wouldn’t be so direct I thinik. What brings you to Ahmet?”
AC 22 / T22/ F20 CMD20. HP 129/129. Tishe' (SteveK) d20+10=13 ; Saturday August 25th, 2018 10:51:52 AM
Tishe’ has to take a couple seconds. Speak plain? She strives to form the correct local words instead of her Sargrass patois.
“Our pack can help your village if you tell us where you need help. We come from Cinnamon Valley where the leaders are worried they lost contact with the villages here. We can help if we know what has happened and what is happening.”
There!, she thinks proudly, not one wrong word!
.... Know Local. 13
Active Spells and Effects Endure Elements: 24 hours Detect Scrying: 24 hours Detect Magic: concentration
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 38 (T 17 FF 31), CMD:42; HP: 189/211 Character Sheet Saturday August 25th, 2018 6:33:35 PM
Barratore looks at Tishe and then to Lender and then back to Tishe. The fighter does not step forward, there was no need, he could reach the man from where he was standing.
Barratore extends a hand, though he is pretty sure this man, Lender will not take it, but that is not the point. "I am Barratore Steelwind and these are my friends and fellow heroes, The Keepers of the Vale. It is as Tishe our Spellweaver has said. We originally stopped at the small hamlet just over there," he points, "But found little in the way of anything and so now we are here. Something troubles these parts besides Banshees and man eating trees. We are here to help with whatever that might be. No Dragon or giant is too big and no demon or undead too foul. So speak out and be plain about it."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 103/103 Sunday August 26th, 2018 1:51:23 AM
Edson watches Tishe and Barratore speak. He keeps his trap closed. Let the others do the talking he thinks.
He looks to Sir Royston... " that's not a bad idea. "
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 130/130, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Sunday August 26th, 2018 8:53:17 AM
(ooc: Dan K will be subbing for me for the next week or two.)
V opens his mouth and is about to say something when Tishe' and Barratore quickly say all that needs being said. The Wizard closes his mouth and waits for the response
Active effects: Bless Contingency: Break enchantment activated when affected by mind or body control spells or effects
1st: Protection from evil, Mage armor(extended)-C, endure elements, Magic missileX4, Shield 2nd: InvisibilityX2, Bulls strengthX2, resist energy, Mirror image, See Invisibility 3rd: Fireball, lightning bolt, Haste, Haste, Dispel Magic, Fly, Fly 4th: Dim Door, Stoneskin, black tentacles, empwr scrch ray, Dim Door, silent Dispel MagicX2 5th: teleportX2, Cone of Cold, empower Lightning bolt, Empower fireballX2, Wall of force 6th: Chain lightningX2, Greater dispel magic, Disintegrate, trues seeing 7th: Mage's mansion, Empower cone of cold, Summon Monster 7, Limited wish, Banishment 8th: Polar ray, Maximized cone of cold, empowered chain lightning, Sunburst
Sir Royston Scalesworth IV (Tanner) -- HP 169 | AC 27/16/24 | CMD 35 | F+19/R+14/W+20 Sunday August 26th, 2018 11:29:56 PM
Sir Royston gives a respectful nod of his head and remains silent, hands clasped behind his back.
On the inside is consternation at the lack of cooperation.
Perhaps wearing a sandwich-board would help these locals. "We Kill Bad Things".....
DM Ryan - "The villages."| Tactical Maps and Artwork Monday August 27th, 2018 11:44:20 AM
Reminding herself to speak plainly Tishe and in a way more in keeping with the location. “Our pack can help your village if you tell us where you need help. We come from Cinnamon Valley where the leaders are worried they lost contact with the villages here. We can help if we know what has happened and what is happening.”
Looking between Tishe and Lender Barratore does not step forward, seeing no need. He does extend his hand "I am Barratore Steelwind and these are my friends and fellow heroes, The Keepers of the Vale. It is as Tishe our Spellweaver has said. We originally stopped at the small hamlet just over there, but found little in the way of anything and so now we are here. Something troubles these parts besides Banshees and man eating trees. We are here to help with whatever that might be. No Dragon or giant is too big and no demon or undead too foul. So speak out and be plain about it."
Watching the others speak Edson keeps his trap shut but does respond ot Sir Royston about his idea being good. Velarin opens his mouth to say something but Tishe and Barratore say all that is needed and he closes his mouth. Remaining silent Sir Royston gives a respectful nod of his head while considering ways to advertise that they kill bad things as they find them.
Lender looks at the large hand of the minitour for a moment, considering. Looking like he half expects to lose his had he does extend and meet Barratores grip. “Cinnamon Valley, well we have never had all that much contact, we keep to ourselves. Still we may have been quitter then normal.” he looks over his shoulder a bit an prepares to say more “Banshess, there the ghost things out a bit in the swamp? Been there some time we stay clear, keep to ourselves, and they mostly stay put. If you got rid of them then I guess that earns you some trust and trust is hard to come by out here.”
He pauses for a moment thinking. “There is the mine up to the north that we get some trade with. Dwarves in there are not to be trusted but their work is good. There is a rumor something came out and killed some folks but I don’t know much. The villages, we don’t talk much with any of them, mostly none can be trusted outside our village. We have a meeting spot when the towns need to talk, if you got rid of the banshees maybe its time for a meeting. It takes some work but maybe by tomorrow if the others agree. They may no more about what came out of the mine, unless one of them did it of course.”
Sense Motive DC25 Highlight to display spoiler: { Although more willing to speak, possibly because he was given more information, there is still a feeling of mistrust. This feeling is strongest when Barratore mentions the other villages and when he talks about a gathering spot for the villages. }
The boy, Jacot, is back watching what is going on with interest but when the other villages are mentioned his face grows a little dark. He mutters something under his breath.
Perception DC30 Highlight to display spoiler: { “Can’t trust them, can’t trust any but your own.” }
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