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The Giant's Cave

The Sneaky Brave Podo (DM Cayzle)
Thursday May 24th, 2007 2:39:40 PM

Tobias tells the party in hushed voice that these could be giant tracks. He urges caution. Fickle is worried too.

Selithe and Airin catch their breath. Fioni has nothing special to report, except that she shinks that it will be hard to fly if the wind gets stronger.

Kendry is curious, and Podo sneaks in. He sees this Highlight to display spoiler: {there is a fire around a bend, and Podo sees the boots of a giant lying down! The rumble could be snoring.}

Selithe
Thursday May 24th, 2007 11:01:46 PM
Selithe keeps quiet and listens to the others as they do their thing. Just incase she gets her bow out and readies it as she might have use for it if something is up.

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood d20+13=18
Friday May 25th, 2007 1:04:36 AM
Podo sneaks back out to explain to his companions what he just spied.

Skill Checks
Move silently DC: 18

Fickle
Friday May 25th, 2007 7:10:54 AM
Fickle who is at the mouth of the cace, will ask Podo "Where'z youz going?"

Kendry
Friday May 25th, 2007 9:21:47 AM
"So, what did you see, Pode?" asks Kendry.

Airin [AC17 / HP 42/42] and Fioni
Friday May 25th, 2007 10:47:20 AM
Airin looks at the others as they seem to be intrigued by something. Fioni stays with her and finds a safe spot on airin's shoulder.

"Anything I should know about?" Airin questions the ones standing last at the tunnel entrance.

"Hey, Podo's having sneaky fun! Remember how we once tied up Lomar while he was sleeping? Perhaps we ought to try something like that once again?" Airin says is a whispering tone. She does not want to wake that Giant!

Dwight d20+3=20
Friday May 25th, 2007 12:15:26 PM
OOC: sorry for my lack of post yesterday. I took the day off of work and thought it was Saturday until my alarm went off this morning.

"A live giant," Dwight says aloud to himself still outside the cave. He looks down and up and wonders how much of a climb/step it was for the giant. He also tries to compare the height of the cave to that of the height of a giant. (Could the giant stand inside? walk out standing erect? OOC: I had pictured a halfling sized cave.)

"The storm is moving in quick," he reminds his friends, "we either have to commit to staying here and dealing with the giant in some manner, or move upward NOW."

"It would certainly be easier for us, if the giant was kind and willing to lift us carefully to the top ledge. However, giants and halflings have little history of being kind to one another."

Dwight looks specifically for a halfling sized cave where the group might be able to find shelter and avoid the grasp of the giant should he awaken.

spot: 20

Tobias
Friday May 25th, 2007 1:17:39 PM
Tobias shows reluctance in trying to form a deal with the giant, "They are most definitely not known for their kindness, or understanding. If we can't find smaller shelter, we should finish this climb quickly. And, i don't think you have a strong enough rope to hold a giant Airin..."

"A live giant!" (DM Cayzle)
Friday May 25th, 2007 8:33:59 PM

Word spreads though the party that there is a live giant in the cave, sleeping! What to do? Keep climbing up? Try to tie up the giant?

The wind is increasing, and rain is starting. I need five DC18 climb checks to ascend the final cliff, or five DC8 checks with a rope.

Kendry d20+7=23 d20+7=16 d20+7=20 d20+7=19 d20+7=23 d20+7=27 d20+7=25 d20+7=17 d20+7=25 d20+7=14 d20+7=13 d20+7=12 d20+7=26 d20+7=14 d20+7=14
Friday May 25th, 2007 11:29:11 PM
[Kendry's climb checks, using climbing gear - and a rope that someone else will have to set - should we go that way now: 23, 16, 20, 19, 23, 27. Checks to haul Cheann up via harness (assuming two strong people lifting via attached silk rope): 27, 25, 17, 25, 14. Checks to haul Gra up via harness: 13, 12, 26, 14, 14. As earlier, Kendry will keep watch, with feather fall if necessary to save any who lose their grip. He wants to be the last to ascend.]

"I know some poems and songs in the tongue of the giants," Kendry says quietly - though he must compete with the sounds of the rising wind. "Airin mentioned our friend Lomar, a half ogre and ogre mage. He wrote them. I read his book.

"So, we either set a plan to deal with the giant, or we get one or two of our best climbers to ascend and set two ropes: one hemp and one silk. And we all climb - and haul up the dogs - and hope no one gets blown off - and the giant does not awaken.

"I am game for either. Truly."

And Kendry, as much as he likes adventure, and loves to satisfy his curiosity, and knows that rewards may await them should they investigate the cave, and deal with the giant, he also is willing to press on for the final climb. But only if the party decides to do so immediately, without dithering.

"If we decide to dither, I'm going to go talk with the giant - after we take suitable precautions, of course."

If they begin to climb, Kendry first will cast a message spell.

Fickle
Saturday May 26th, 2007 8:21:11 AM
Fickle enters the cave, he tell Dwight "Stay'z here ! Out of wind and rain! Better be with sleeping Giant! You go, fight wind and rain. But be'z carful!"

Kendry d20+6=17
Monday May 28th, 2007 1:37:36 AM
"All right, Fickle, let's see what's up with Mister Giant Snoozer."

He walks as quietly as he might (17) to learn what he might about the Big Fellow.

Airin and Fioni
Monday May 28th, 2007 5:33:12 AM
"I agree... we better take our chances with this Giant than we do with the rain and wind.

"Euhm, there's this book I once read by what was his name... neikloT who wrote a great way of introducing a whole party of strangers to a giant... I think it was a wizard who gave that intro.

"Kendry, maybe you as a bard should begin introducing us one by one until we have all joined you."

Assistant to the Assistant DM Robert
Monday May 28th, 2007 6:29:30 AM

Posting Report:

DM Cayzle --TWTF- = 4
Fickle MT-TFS = 5
Kendry MTWT2- = 6
Julian (on temp leave walking ponies)
Dwight MT--F- = 3
Podo MTWTF = 5
Airin MT-TF = 4
Selithe MTWT-- = 4
Tobias --TWTF- = 4

On the shelf between the cliffs, on his tip-toes in a cave, the brave Podo spies a giant sleeping on his back.

Fickle
Monday May 28th, 2007 7:56:14 AM
Fickle whispers to Dwight, "He makes noise when He'z Sleeps! But It'z warm here!"

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood d20+9=12 d20+9=11 d20+9=19 d20+9=24 d20+9=17 d20+9=13 d20+9=10 d20+9=28
Monday May 28th, 2007 5:10:47 PM
In a whisper to the group, "I say we continue climbing and forget whats ever in the cave."

With that, Podo begins his ascent up the final cliff in an attempt to help the others by securing the ropes he has been using once at the top.

Skill DC Checks
Climb DC: 12
Climb DC: 11
Climb DC: 19
Climb DC: 24
Climb DC: 17
Climb DC: 13
Climb DC: 10
Climb DC: 28

Dwight d20+11=25 d20+9=16 d20+9=17 d20+3=12 d20+3=5
Monday May 28th, 2007 9:05:43 PM
Leaning more towards climbing, watches Fickle, and then Kendry move inward for a closer examination. While still standing outside, Dwight nods to Fickle about the noise and then puts his finger to his lips hoping to prevent further conversation from waking the giant.

Once Podo attempts to climb up, and has problems, Dwight sees the cave is really the only option for tonight.

Taking to the shadows, Dwight will move inward to get a better look at the giant and his lair.

move silently: 25
hide in shadows:16
listen: 17
spot: 12
search: 5

Kendry d20+5=18 d20+3=14 d20+3=4 d20+3=21 d20+3=18 d20+3=13
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 11:53:36 AM
The bard walks around the sleeping giant [move silently 18], trying to move during the loud snoring segments of his breathing to provide further cover from any noise he himself might make.

He looks around the area to see what there is to see. How is the giant clad? How high is the ceiling? Are there weapons or instruments or furniture in the area? How big is the chamber? Are there exits? [5 spot checks: 14, 4 (nat 1), 21, 18, 13]

Tobias (AC 20, HP 38 / 38) d20+18=30 d20+15=31 d20+7=12 d20+6=10
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 3:14:07 PM
Well, if we're committed into going in Tobias will follow, though mumbling that this doesn't seem like a great idea...

He'll take to the shadows and get into a good strategic position, should the giant wake up on the wrong side of the bed.

Hide: 30
Move silent: 31
Listen: 12
Spot: 10

Slam Wakes Up (DM Cayzle) d20=2 d20=15 d20=19 (secret DM rolls)
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 3:32:36 PM

Kendry is ready for the ascent, but he wants to go last. Podo starts up. He falls once, but his monk skill saves him. On his next try, he has a mishap (that roll of 10 is especially unlucky), but Kendry's feather fall saves the healer from harm.

Fickle meanwhile, is convinced that the cave is the answer. Airin agrees, but thinks some caution is a good idea. Dwight watches Podo, and concludes that the giant's cave is the best option.

Tobias reluctantly agrees.

Selithe voices no argument, so the cave is it!

Inside, the warmth of the fire fills you with a sense of well-being, and the shelter from the growing storm is also welcome.

The cave is big -- 60 feet deep by 40 wide, roughly, but it no doubt seems comfy and even small-ish to the fire giant lying on the floor. In the giantish fashion, he has a rock for a pillow, and his snores fill the chamber, the floor of which has been smoothed and filled .

It is rudely furnished with a homey chair and table, shelves crowded with massive tools, and several pieces of what look like they may be statues or stone carvings-in-progress.

Tobias sneaks expertly around the far side of the giant. Kendry and Dwight are competently quiet around the recumbent giant, but Fickle kicks a rock that clatters loudly. The giant sits up, then stands up. He is 12 feet tall, and he seems upset at being awakened from his nap.

Fickle, Dwight, Tobias and Kendry, when he stands up, he provokes attacks of opportunity, if you want to take them. AC21 with no armor worn.

Selithe, Airin, and Podo are about 20 feet away -- too far away to take AoOs.

The Giant says, "WHO IS SNEAKING AROUND SLAM'S HOME?"

Selithe
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 8:14:58 PM
(OOC:Sorry for going silent people. We had some storms roll through that knocked our phone out for abit on us and then Memorial Day being Mon. Hope everyone had a good one too.)

(Cayzle: Selithe had her bow out before so I would guess she still has it out. Also if I do a hide and move silently check would it be possible Selithe might beable to make use of her sneak attack? Sorry, just trying to make the most use of Selithe's abilities.)

Kendry d20+11=30
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 9:20:29 PM
"Greetings, Slam!" Kendry says. "We were climbing here, and the wind kicked up. Thought we'd stop in to say hello. We brought some food. Just some tidbits, really. Sorry we woke you up so sudden!"

In the giant tongue, he adds

Some friends are big
And some are small
With newfound friends
We'll have a ball!"

[Diplomacy: 30]

Dwight d20+11=20 d20+9=27 d20+3=23
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 10:06:56 PM
Pleased that Kendry takes to introducing their presence and hopes that it can stay a kindly type of introduction. Julian's face of disappointment flashes in front of him.

At this point however much Dwight hopes, hiding remains important as he waits to see how the giant will react.

As he listens to the conversation between Kendry and the giant (at least the part he can understand), he looks around at the statues with interest as they are likely as tall as he is.

hide: 20
move silently: 27 (not moving unless necessary)
spot: 23 (natural!) --- statues

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood d20+14=27 d20+13=16
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 10:54:14 PM
Hearing and seeing the Giant, Podo quickly melds into the background darkness of the Cave.

Skill Checks
Hide DC: 27
Move Silently DC: 16

Tobias (AC 20, HP 38 / 38)
Tuesday May 29th, 2007 11:46:06 PM
Tobias remains hidden while Kendry and some of the others introduce themselves. Depending on how the giant responds, Tobias may decide to attack.

Airin [AC17 - HP 42/42] and Fioni [AC17 - HP 8/8] d20+19=33 d20+17=31
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 5:48:48 AM
Airin stiffens as the giant wakes up and stands. Uncertain how to act she decides to duck away in the shadows and ready her crossbow. With luck the giant hasn't seen her yet and Kendry can make a gentle introduction of them all...

If the giant is hostile, Airin will defend her love.

Fioni remains dead calm feeling the imminent danger...

Hide: 33
Move silently: 31

Spell List:

Level 0: Flare, Know Direction, Detect Magic x2
Level 1: Speak with animals*, Hide from Animals, Entangle

* shows what spells have been cast for today

Fickle (ac 21 58/58 hp)
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 5:59:51 AM
Since it's his fault for waking the Big Giant, he will Greet him. "Hhhello! I'm Call'z Fickle, I was climbing this mountain to get to'z the other side. Buts the wind and rain made'z me'um cold and You'z cave soooo nice and warm, I though you would not mind'z me'z if to enter.

Gee! look at those'z nice rocks there on table, I'z like rocks! You Lucky to hace rocks likie these!" Fickle smiles at the Giant, BUT braces himself to get Sqash??

A New Friend (DM Cayzle)
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 6:45:54 AM

Several of our heroes remain hidden, and Selithe is ready with a missile. Kendry steps out with a diplomatic initiative. His attempt at negotiation is a complete success!

The look on Slam's face immediately shifts from anger to delight. "Little people sing and bring food and balls! You little people are all right!"

Slam sits on the floor and holds out a massive index finger, wiggling it up and down. "Put it there, new friends! Shake!"

"Now where is the food and the ball? We can eat and then play. I liked that song. Maybe you can sing more for Slam? I can show you my carving." He directs the song comment to Kendry, and the comment on his carvings to Fickle. He does not sit on or crush Fickle -- not yet, anyway!

"What are your names, little people? And how many of you are there? You must stay while the rain falls."

If you shake his finger, you will find that his body temperature is extremely high. Not enough to burn, but hot nonetheless.

Tobias (AC 20, HP 38 / 38)
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 2:19:14 PM
Tobias remains hidden to see what the others do... and will remain so, until he sees how the giant reacts to the others that show themselves.

Dwight
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 6:56:11 PM
Happy the giant responds favorably, Dwight will also exit the shadows just to the side of the giant. "The name's Dwight here. Glad to accept your hospitality. Those carvings look most interesting."

Selithe
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 11:43:28 PM
Selithe will exit the shadows as the giant seems peaceful enough or maybe he was just trying to get the group to let down their guard. Who knows but for the moment he seems peaceful.

When she leaves the shadows she will place the arrow back in her quiver but hold her bow, not wanting to be completly relaxed yet.

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood d20+14=26
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 11:52:33 PM
Following Tobias's lead, Podo remains hidden to see what the others do... and will remain so, until he sees how the giant reacts to the others that show themselves.

Skill Check
Hide DC:26

Kendry d20=10 d20=13
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 11:53:19 PM
Kendry places his right hand over the tip of Slam's finger, and shakes his... that is, has his hand shaken.

He takes out some food. "Slam, good fellow, I have many spices and flavorings for you. Oh, here's a tidbit." He tosses him a round of cheese. "If you have some food - something for a stew, then I can add some spices and vegetables, and see what we can make together."

He looks down at his stomach, then up at Slam's stomach. "Uh, we have some trail rations, too - some jerked beef, hardtack, and such." He gives him a (human) day's worth of trail rations. "Nibble on this, and tell me what you think. Oh, and I'm Kendry."

He looks to his friends. "Who else brought food? What else can we share with our new friend, Slam?"

From his haversack Kendry pulls out a waterbag. He drinks some, and passes it around to his friends. "Drink all the water, my companions, then return to me the bag."

Once all have drunk from it, he checks to ensure it is empty. If need be, he takes the last sips. Then he fills it with air, holds his finger over it as he then quickly restoppers it - tightly - then strikes the air-filled bladder with his fist, sending it up into the air in the cave.

"It's a bouncing ball!" he announces. He catches it, then strikes it again, over toward Podo. "Catch!"

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood
Wednesday May 30th, 2007 11:58:44 PM
Seeing how his cousin refuses to notice that he's not there, Podo reaches out to catch the ball, bringing himself into view. Without much delay, Podo yells over to Airin, "Tag! It's the bouncy Ball!" as he bounces the ball over to Airin.

Looking up, Podo sees Slam, and introduces himself as the humble servant of Alemi & Domi.

Airin [AC17 - HP 42/42] and Fioni [AC17 - HP 8/8] d20+8=9
Thursday May 31st, 2007 3:19:01 AM
Airin is surprised when suddenly a Bouncing Ball is trown at her. Hiding in the shadows with her crossbow readied she's uncertain how Podo managed to spot her in the first place but seems like a lot of oddities are going on ;-)

She drops her crossbow and attempts to capture the Bouncing ball...

Reflex check: 9 - natural 1 -WHAHAHA!!!

Airin is taken by complete surprise by the ball and is hit right on the head making her tumble backward flat on her back... the ball rolling beside her.

She looks up, shakes her head and just hopes the giant might laugh at her clumsiness.

"Well met master Slam. I'm Airin... though usually I'm not really this clumsy -- my lover's cousin seems to have taken me by surprise. Let's see... who else have we got."

Airin gets up, takes the ball and looks around to see who she will throw the ball to next.

(unable to toss the ball in this round I think)

Fickle
Thursday May 31st, 2007 7:32:21 AM
Fickle goes to shake the Giant Finfer(the giant has very big Fingers. "I'z called Fickle! I still have Griffon meat. I waz hoping that it would not go bad!!"

Fickle open his Bag(of holding) bring out some big pieces of griffon Meat! "May'bez we can make a stew out of this meat?? What'z say'z you'z??" Fickles waits for an answer??

A Giant Party! (DM Cayzle)
Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:17:56 PM

Tobias stays hidden ... just in case.

But his fears are soon laid to rest, given the scene of fun that unfolds.

Dwight says hi and is interested in the carvings.

Selithe also steps out, but is a little more cautious.

Podo wants to stay hidden but ...

Kendry improvises a ball and lures Podo out by engaging him in play. Kendry also offers a snack. Of course, a snack to this giant is like a week's rations to a halfling!

Airin's clowning provokes gales of laughter from the giant.

Fickle also offers a welcome snack.

All in all, what with eating, playing, and the giant's shy display of his carvings (which are really quite good), the rest of the day passes quickly. Slam is a very nice giant, and you feel that you have made a friend.

You do discover that he is MUCH more fluent in giant than in common, but since the language is not unknown to you, communication is not a problem.

Slam invites you all to bed down in the cave, and he will help you climb in the morning.

Airin [AC17 - HP 42/42] and Fioni [AC17 - HP 8/8]
Friday June 1st, 2007 3:07:55 AM
Happy to see the Giant is laughing with the way Airin has behaved she joins the others offering Slam some snacks. He's eating through all their supplies but everything is better than being squashed by a Giant.

When night falls Airin takes her bedroll, puts it besides Kendry's and snuggles next to him quickly falling a sleep with nothing but pleasant dreams.

Spell List:

Level 0: Flare, Know Direction, Detect Magic x2
Level 1: Speak with animals*, Hide from Animals, Entangle

* shows what spells have been cast for today

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood
Friday June 1st, 2007 3:59:27 AM
Still cautious about the New Giant friend, Podo stays on the fringe of the group.

Kendry d20+7=19 d20+7=27 d20+7=16 d20+7=20 d20+7=13
Friday June 1st, 2007 4:08:32 AM
Happy is this halfling to have another large friend. Kendry examines the giant's sculptures, and expresses admiration for the best ones. He asks about technique, tools, materials. He also seeks permission to make some sketches of some of the statues. He draws a few pictures of Slam, and of his friends playing toss the ball in the cavern. [Drawings of Slam: 19, 27 (nat 20); of playing catch: 16, 20. Of Podo slipping off the cliffside: 13 - not as good - just a rough, semi-awkward drawing.]

He also plays and sings a few of the songs that Lomar wrote for Slam. "Do you know any songs you can teach us?"

After a while, he inquires, "So, were you the one who made the perfect steps below?"

He awaits his reply, then observes, "Say, y'know, those are pretty big steps for us. They're higher than our houses, almost! How hard would it be for you, Slam, to make a side stairway with maybe four or five steps for every one of the big steps? That way, we could get up a mite easier. 'f course, only if you wanted to do such a thing. Maybe you don't want it to be too easy for smaller folks to climb that way." He'll switch to the giant tongue where necessary to make it easier for the giant to understand - and to get in some good practice, himself.

He feeds the dogs, and brushes their long fur as he talks with Slam & with his friends.

Kendry writes about the day's journey, and something about each of his companions. He asks Podo to lead them in a prayer for Julian, and for Tibble.

He is certainly not opposed to sleeping in this nice warm cavern, and thanks Slam for his hospitality. And snuggles next to Airin. But finds it very hard to sleep with her so near. He struggles with how much to snuggle with her... and carries on an inner dialogue with just where he should be putting his hands, and what he should leave alone. Maybe back to back would be easier? He enjoys her proximity - but it takes an awful long amount of time before he finally drifts off to sleep.

Fickle
Friday June 1st, 2007 6:21:24 AM
Fickle finishes the stew, he will drag the stwe to the giantsbowl, he dumps the stew into the bowl?? But all that stew only fills the bowl only half way, Fickle look to Slam "That'z all the meat I had left, but will you'z eat it aniez way'z??" ask fickle with sad eyes.

Dwight
Friday June 1st, 2007 7:48:49 PM
Enjoying the evening as best he can, Dwight sits back and watches Kendry entertain with one eye and the storm with the other.

In the end he is ready for bed, like the others but still suggests a watch. He'll volunteer to take the last watch himself.

Kendry
Friday June 1st, 2007 9:29:18 PM
In the morning (if we arrive there without incident), Kendry offers his nicest drawing of Slam to the giant as a gift, and leaves the 'ball' for him, too.

"Say, are the tunnels still all caved in around here, Slam? Or are there passages one can use?"

Selithe
Friday June 1st, 2007 11:57:33 PM
Selithe is glad the giant is allowing them to rest in his cave and also speaks to him of his carvings and such, interested in them, "I don't do carvings myself or much interesting i suppose but I play cards. Of course I would have to have alot larger cards to play with one such as you. I'm not sure how well you would make out my cards at your size Slam."

When the rest of the group decides it's time to get some sleep, she too calls it a night. Hoping for a easter morning. Selithe before this will also help Kendry with the dog's and tries to cheer Gra up since the ordeal of getting up he couldn't of been easy on her either.

Slam's Artistry (DM Cayzle)
Saturday June 2nd, 2007 9:50:35 AM

The party has a fun evening with Slam.

Kendry finds that the giant is a talented sculptor, but not a singer. One of his dreams is to restore the entrance to the undertunnel. He has already finished the stairs. He seems a little put out that Kendry thinks the stairs could use an improvement.

In giant (with which he is much more eloquent), Slam explains to Kendry that the stairs are not easy for him to navigate either. "They were made by true giants, and we lesser mortals should not seek to mar their perfection.

But he is not angry, and he enjoys showing off his own work, which he describes in giant as "trifles, not worthy of the old ones."

None of the tunnels remain intact, so far as he knows. Maybe a tiny person could wriggle through, but he has no idea.

He asks about where you are headed, and it comes out that he is a friend of the healer whose valley you seek. He will be glad to help you up the cliff, and he says that when you come back, just blow a whistle or attract his attention for more help.

Slam will not eat the last of Fickle's food. Only a taste.

For the night, cautious Dwight wisely suggests watches.

In the morning

But the night passes without event. At dawn, Slam is up, and once he is up, everybody is!

He cooks two giant eggs, each as big around as a halfling's head, and gives you all one.

After breakfast, he goes outside and asks if you are going up or down.

Fickle
Sunday June 3rd, 2007 7:17:55 AM
Fickle look at the statue "Hmm! very'z nice!" Then snaps out of his admeration of his rocks on the table, turns to the Giant "Slam! We'z were going UP!"

Airin and Fioni
Sunday June 3rd, 2007 11:10:30 AM
After a good night sleep, comforted by the warmth from both the cave and Kendry beside her Airin is feeling really well the next morning.

Just before breakfast she spends some time praying to Mother Nature to help her memorize her spells.

During breakfast she praises Slam's skills as a chef and looks forward to move up the mountain with him.

Spell List:

Level 0: Flare, Know Direction, Create Water, Light
Level 1: Speak with animals, Produce Flame, Entangle

* shows what spells have been cast for today

Dwight
Sunday June 3rd, 2007 11:27:09 PM
"Yes Up is where we must go. And if you wouldn't mind Slam, could you raise one of us up and point in the general direction we are heading. We would be most grateful."

"thank you for the shelter."

Fickle
Monday June 4th, 2007 7:33:08 AM
Fickle smiles at the Big giant, "You Nice! You'z have nice rock'z! If you'z could help us'zm? Me'z give you nice rock that'z go BooM! Just help us'm go up to the cave ups there?? Okie Dokie??"

Kendry
Monday June 4th, 2007 9:42:54 AM
Kendry thanks Slam, in giant, for his kind hospitality.

[What are the themes and subjects of Slam's sculptures?]

As before, he asks to be the last one helped up, prepared to cast feather fall on those ascending, if necessary.

Selithe
Monday June 4th, 2007 5:46:46 PM
Selithe is glad for the help and the breakfast come morning. She enjoys the egg and compliments Slam on his cooking skills.

Outside she looks at the steps with abit of a sigh and smiles to Slam, "Wish we could of met you sooner now, would of made this alot easier our new friend."

Selithe is ready to start going up and talks to Slam just off and on about the underground and such, telling him about her diary and how she plans to put info on him and this whole thing in it.

Dwight d20+3=9
Monday June 4th, 2007 11:51:53 PM
"Yeah," in comment to Selithe, "a little earlier and Julian could of stayed."

Realizing this might make animal owners a little upset Dwight tries to fix it, "but getting them back until we found Slam again would be tricky at best."
diplomacy: 9 :(

Tobias
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 1:04:58 AM
As things appear to be going well with the giant, Tobias finally appears out of the shadows... introducing himself to the giant.

Podo
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 1:12:44 AM
Podo stays silent watching his family shine in the dealings with Slam.

Kendry
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 2:24:17 AM
"Aye, and there's a thought, Dwight," Kendry responds to his comment surround Julian and the animals.

"Perhaps Airin could have Fioni send a message to Julian, and have him return this way sooner."

He describes Julian to Slam, and, first in the giant tongue, for clarity, then in common, for his friends (rather than in halfling, so as not to be impolite to Slam). "I'm thinking, if you're willing and it wouldn't be too much trouble - if my cousin Julian comes this way - I could ask him to sling a thunderstone up near the entrance to your cave, so as to get your attention. Then you could help him up the cliffs, so he can follow after us. Or would there be a better way for him to let you know he awaits below?"

Then he thinks to add, "And, here, this is a thunderstone, too. You could toss it down - maybe thirty or forty feet away from him, so he doesn't go deaf - to let him know you'll come down for him. Or just keep the stone, and I'm sure your voice would carry from up here to below."

Through the Pass (DM Cayzle)
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 6:35:48 AM

Slam tells you that for going down from hee, he generally lets down his own huge rope. But since you are going up, he will show you a secret. Off to one side, cunningly hidden, there is a narrow path. Slam just barely fits, but he is sure-footed and knows the way.

The giant leads you along this path, which rises. Up, up, 200 feet up! And you find yourselves in a saddle between two high mountaintops. If you can make a Knowledge Geography check DC12, then Highlight to display spoiler: {These are two of the peaks that make up the Valley of Four Peaks. Their names are Mount Remorhaz and Mount Anvil.}

"Here! You go! Bye!" Slam says in his very limited common, and then in Giantish, "Fare well, new friends. Look for the spring over there, and you will be okay."

Please offer your farewells and make any final comments to Slam.

From the spring, the path through and pass and down is clear. By midday, you are in the valley. It is warm and beautiful here. The druid in the group sees that although the valley is filled with wild meadows, the guiding hand of one who knows nature has nurtured and shaped the flora of the valley.

You can see, off in the distance, that the valley floor is a patchwork of trees, meadows, pasture, and a few worked fields. Please offer any action you wish to take before you approach, and if/when you do go closer, please roll spot checks.

Fickle
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 6:53:21 AM
Fickle bit Slam good-by, "Me'z likes you'z> your a good friend'z!" He shakes his finger.

"HEY! Cusin! Wait for me'z" he yells at the party.

Dwight d20+3=12
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 5:01:36 PM
"So Kendry is this it, or is this just another stage on our trek? Keeping forgetting how many landmarks we have to find."

Dwight then looks around and tries to determine if this is giant domain or not?

spot: 12

Kendry d20+11=29
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 7:56:46 PM
[Earlier I rolled d20+11=19 for bardic knowledge (so ignore the d20+11=29), when I had to quickly shut down the computer to run off and take care of something. But I figure 19 is good enough to sub for Knowledge, Geography - in particular because earlier you, Cayzle, said my wee bard knew something about this area.]

"Slam - is that Mount Anvil there? And Mount Remorhaz? Which is which, just to be sure? Is it Anvil to the right?"

After this question is answered, Kendry asks, "In our travels, Slam, is there anything you'd like us to learn for you, or pick up? -- If it's not too heavy, I mean."

"Yeah, we're waitin' for you, Fickle."

Later, he responds to Dwight, "This is the way to go. I don't know exactly how many miles, but, let's see, we have this map here," [this nebulous map :) ] "and, after consulting it," he draws his finger along the path they have taken, gets out his ink and a pen, and jots a notation in halfling to remind him about the secret pathway up the mountainside. "We're almost there. See yonder fields deeper in the valley? I expect they are near our goal."

He looks about at the beauty of the place. "What do you all say? Tobias? Airin? Anyone? Time to keep eyes and ears alert, no? And a finger to the wind. Here," he says to Podo. "Pull my finger."

Selithe
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 11:01:31 PM
Selithe looks to Slam and smiles to him, speaking quickly before he goes, "I hope we pass this way again so our paths will cross Slam. Take care and becareful also."

Selithe looks around and is taken in by the place before looking to her brother and the others, "Looks like better traveling from here on or atleast for awhile. I'm ready since those huge steps are behind us."

Selithe also speaks to Gra, patting her riding dog's head gently.

Tobias
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 12:08:50 AM
Tobias bids Slam a fond farewell, glad to be away -- even from a friendly giant. And, goes with the others to follow their trail up the rest of the way.

Podo d20+1=20 d20+1=9 d20+5=13 d20+9=13
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 2:02:02 AM
Silently watches his family step up to the plate and shine.

To humor his counsin Kendry, Podo complies with his request about his finger.

While walking the path laid out and shown to them by their new Giant friend Slam, Podo will try to recall facts about the place.

Skill Checks
Know(history):20
Know(planes) :9
Know(Geo) :13
Spot DC: :13

Airin and Fioni d20+10=25 d20+8=28 d20+12=31
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 6:13:18 AM
Airin agreed to Kendry's plan to send a note to Julian so that on his return he knows how to climb the giant stairs.

Spending a Speak with Animals spell Airin makes clear to Fioni what she's expected to do. Then she ties the note Kendry will probably write to Fioni and sends the tiny hawk of to find Julian.

Later Airin marvels at the beauty of the valley and tries to identify some of the plants and weeds they see. After all Clover, the druid from the Circle of the Culverwood told her she should learn more from nature's growings if ever she hopes to become a good druid.

knowledge nature: 25

"This valley radiates peace and a love for nature. I think it should be fairly safe. Still, it might be good to keep an eye out for trouble"

Airin walks up front and tries to spot troubles up ahead.

Spot: 28 - NAT 20!
Listen: 31

Spell List:

Level 0: Flare, Know Direction, Create Water, Light
Level 1: *Speak with animals, Produce Flame, Entangle

* shows what spells have been cast for today

Fickle
Wednesday June 6th, 2007 7:27:33 AM
Fickle waves goodby to the Giant. "By'z By'z" the follows his cousins.

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