Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+4=8 ; Sunday May 20th, 2018 12:46:24 AM
Rolth turns to Ramsey, unsure whether he will be pulled along with us by the power of the flute. "We may have to leave soon. If we are so parted, remember that this ship is ours, and you are but her steward. Do good to others you may meet, in the name of the Eight Petaled Rose. One day we will return and reward you as your acts deserve!" (Diplomacy = 8)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Sunday May 20th, 2018 2:21:56 AM
Tsak feels the crows nest is getting a little tight with both he and Gothruk hanging on for dear life as the ship hurdles the rapkes. Unsure as to how the flute is going to transport them he fervently hopes he doesn't end up in a broom closet with the giant taur.
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Sunday May 20th, 2018 10:54:41 AM "Rolth, if the flute opens a portal like the one that brought us here, we'll try taking the ship into it. If not, shouldn't we offer Ramsey the chance to come with us? Better than alone on the ship surrounded by so mant of these beasts."
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+10=19 ; Sunday May 20th, 2018 7:09:05 PM ”I agree with Kiwina, that is a little cold - either we get the ship through or we take along Ramsey.”. Sable begins scanning for the portal opening... (Perception 19) Ready to go through with all haste.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: yelling instructions. d20+8=9 ; Sunday May 20th, 2018 7:11:01 PM
Gothruk is already on his way down, if we're going to be teleporting out of this mess, which considering the way the petals a currently being hunted is a good idea, then he dosn't want to leave Ramsay alone to be torn to shreds. He'll quickly scale down (he hadn't got far up anyway) and approach the Minotaur. Hey, come over here, if the flute opens up a portal then you'll go through it with us. If it tried to only teleport us away I'm going to grab tightly so I take you with us.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Sunday May 20th, 2018 9:40:26 PM "Ah, fellows, just because I hail from the interior doesn’t make me a callous brute. I have no idea how the portal might work. I just meant "if" we are separated, that is how I would like him to act. I know Ramsey fell in with an unsavory crowd before, and just wanted him to think about his actions going forward. Of course I would prefer that he and the ship come along when we return, and apologize if it seemed otherwise!"
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none Sunday May 20th, 2018 10:06:36 PM
Elyas edges closer ot Falco as he starts playing the flute, not wanting to take any risks that may end up with him being left behind! he hopes the ship will come too, but is ready to jump into any portal that appears this time
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Sunday May 20th, 2018 10:20:39 PM
Finnian smiles as it seems that they are going to make it out alive. I do hope that I can return here under more. Favorable circumstances he makes his way to Falco ready for whatever is about to happen.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Monday May 21st, 2018 7:00:53 AM Here goes nothing.
Falco prepares himself hoping that the flute simply takes them back where they need to be. The claw is secured under his boat for the trip. I am no musician but lets see what happens.
Falco does his best to make a simple tone come from the flute. He even does a shuffling two step.
Back Home - "Red" - DM Matt and John Monday May 21st, 2018 12:52:41 PM
At the sounding of the very first note, time seems to stop around the ship. The rapke’s rapid circling and advance halts, even the tall fronds of grass cease their swaying in the wind. This cessation does not seem to apply to the Petals and Ramsey as all continue with there various tasks on their flight to safety.
The note seems to echo beyond what is played, vibrating more deeply and broadly than mere sound is capable of. The reality around the ship fades as if the colors are being drained, then the shapes disappear as well, leaving being only a gray, featureless expanse, not dark, but neither is it bright.
Then… silence. Above the ship a vortex of magical and wondrous colours similar to the one that brought them to the Plains appears.
It expands, then those colors dim and darken as well as it descends slowly, engulfing the entire ship and everyone aboard it, enshrouding them all in total darkness. After an unknowable period of time the light returns, but without the swirling colors. The Petals along with Ramsey and the ship find themselves back at the crater they left an unknown time ago.
Time must have moved differently in the Sargrass pocket while they were away. A veritable red grass jungle has spread around the meteor impact site. As far as the eye can see the land is under siege from a veritable army of red grass. Trees are struggling to withstand being constricted. Many small structures, such as fences and sign posts, have been plowed under by the onslaught of the expanding grass and remaining fence posts are entwined with blood grass, while larger buildings have had their walls scaled with vines growing on almost every wall and is even beginning to cover some roofs. Will the Isle ever be the same?
Now it seems the time to pull out the book given to you by the Manfri elder and begin the attempt at restoration ritual.
To conduct the ritual, one must touch the claw to the crystal while loudly reciting a set of phrases from the book and another person must simultaneously burn incense near it.
Incense is provided in a pouch on the book’s inner cover.
An immediate issue is the grass is twisted around the crystal, and continues to weave and flow. It will be necessary to untie or pull the grasses aside. Remember that this grass is immune to physical or magical damage.
This is a group activity, each person may make one (and only one) of the following checks this round:
STR: A raw Str check to try and keep the grass away from the crystal DEX: A raw Dex check to wave a stick of incense close to the grass without touching it. At least one person MUST make this check. CON: A raw Con check to hold the crystal in place. INT: Int checks to see how to unknot the grass that is tangled up and binding the crystal. PERFORM: A Performance check. All sorts of performances (except Comedy) can contribute to performing the ritual. At least one person MUST make this check. WIS: A raw WIS check to discern the waving pattern of the grasses and call out advice to those trying to untie/pull it.
To clarify: one person has to perform the chant. One person has to work the incense. All other checks assist in achieving the goal. The more points you accumulate, the better. Multiple characters can choose to do the same task.
Lastly, anyone approaching within 10' of the crystal Highlight to display spoiler: { { There is an antimagic field surrounding it, so none of your magic buffs or spells work, so you will not receive any bonuses from them.} }
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+3=23 ; Monday May 21st, 2018 2:29:39 PM
Before doing anything else, Elyas looks around for any sign of the Treants that were here before. have they all succumbed to the growing grasses?
Elyas approaches the crystal, studying the grass that has entangled itself around the object. Int check, natural 20 for a 23!
As he approaches he feels the oppressive force of an anti-magic field Our spells will be of no use here! he calls back to the others. We can only rely on our own abilities now
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=23 ; Monday May 21st, 2018 10:27:44 PM
Rolth performs a stirring speech about Domi the protector, the Petals’ role in this saga, and the need to save the Wold. (Burn one Hero point in advance because we all suck at Perform checks = 23)
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d2=1 ; d20+2=14 ; Monday May 21st, 2018 10:38:24 PM
Kiwina assumes that Rolth will want to perform, and knows that other Petals are more dextrous than he is. His strengths will be either in holding the crystal (1), or looking for patterns in the waving grasses (2). He decides that he cannot let his companions risk touching the crystal if he would be unwilling to do so himself. (constitution check = 14) He holds the crystal in place, unsure whether he is doing an adequate job.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+4=16 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 3:04:30 AM
Sable uses his brute strength to pull the grasses apart (Strength check = 16), while the others use their skills.
Someone has to burn the incense...
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 20/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=17 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 3:37:40 AM
(Dex check=17) Tsak takes a stick of the incense, lights it and waves it as close as possible to the crystal. He tries very hard to do it without touching the crystal using the space that Sable created.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=15 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 7:09:11 AM
Falco approaches the crystal with the others and sighs as he feels his protective mage armor fall away.
"Hopefully the loss of our magic will not cause us too many problems."
Falco watches the others and examins the grass looking to help figure out how to untangle this mess. {Int: 15} After a moment he points. "Try pulling there."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: yelling instructions. d20+4=5 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 3:43:27 PM
Gothruk will assist Sable using his strength to hold back the grappling vines providing a place for Tsak to hold the incense. (1d20+4=5)
(I this is the third 1 I've rolled in as many weeks, I must have done sonething to displease the dice gods.)
Back Home - "Red" - DM Matt and John Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 3:47:55 PM
[ooc: I apologize. The little time I had to post was consumed by getting connected. Please post any way. ]
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+2=18 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 6:01:21 PM
(OOC: it isn’t clear whether you meant those of us who didn’t make a check can keep doing so, just those who didn’t have time to get in their post, so the below may be OBE)
Rolth continues to chant and try to touch the claw to the crystal, taking advantage of the openings and insights provided by the others. (If a second perform check is needed = 18)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=9 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 7:38:48 PM
Finnian searches the vines for any patters and trying to let the others know where they should pull to unravel the crystal.
[Wis=9] he really can't tell without getting closer.
[ooc So do we need every one of the checks to be made, str, dex, con, etc. Or could Finnian make a dex check which is higher by 1. I made Wis becuase it looked like the others were covered.]
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+2=14 ; d4=3 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 7:52:35 PM
Kiwina hunkers down to get a better grip, but finds the crystal to be no more or less difficult to hold in this position. (constitution = 14 again, and miss-stroke on the d4)
ADM post re choosing checks Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 8:02:24 PM
Reiterating the DM post, in response to Finnian's question:
"To clarify: one person has to perform the chant. One person has to work the incense. All other checks assist in achieving the goal. The more points you accumulate, the better. ultiple characters can choose to do the same task."
So it sounds like you should choose your best roll, not try to complete a set of all the skills.
Finnian, you missed a roll yesterday, so you probably ought to make another to catch up.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 14/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=6 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 7:15:52 AM
{ooc: Thought I was holding the claw still. No worries if you would like it.}
Falco continues to do what he can to support. Pointing at a particularly dense area he almost tells the others to focus on the area but is not sure and so holds is tongue. {Int: 6}
Back Home - "The Crystal Strikes Back" - DM Matt and John 2d6=8 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 1:47:18 PM
Rolth begins the incantation, heroically framing the current plight and its significance.
Kiwina steadies the crystal while Tsak expertly waves the incense, taking advantage of the gap in the writhing grass provided by Sable’s exertions with a little help from Gothruk, both of whom are aided by the insight of Elyas, Finnian, and Falco into the pattern behind the grass’s entanglement. The Petals are working together in harmony, each pitching in in their own special way.
As Rolth’s recitation continues, the crystal begins to pulse with the cadence of his speech. As he adds in his description of the Petal’s heroism and commitment to the Wold, a crack appears along the center of the crystal.
The crystal suddenly glows a deeper red and a pulse of black energy, tinged blood-red, bursts from it in an expanding band. As the ring of energy expands, the grass within it lashes at the heroes with razor sharp strands until the energy band passes beyond them.
[Take 8 + 1 bleed, Dex Save DC 15 for half and prevent the bleed damage.]
The band fades in intensity as it extends about a bow shot from its origin.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: yelling instructions. d20+5=16 ; d20=5 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 2:38:23 PM
Gothruk takes no damage due to evasion. Reflex = 1D20+5=16
Knowing that all his party members will not be aslucky as he he tries to staunch the bleeding of the first companion who fails his save. Heal check is 1D20 = 5. Heavily to help the wounded.
Elyas (Ben A.) (25/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=21 ; d20+4=12 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 2:59:24 PM
Elyas sees the energy building up in the crystal as he is studying it
GET DOWN! He yells out, dropping to the ground. He manages to avoid most of the whipping grass blades (reflex 21).
From the ground, Elyas looks around to see what has been affected by the burst. Is the crystal still pulsing? what is the grass doing after the band of energy fades away? Perception 12
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=20 ; d20+10=14 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 4:13:51 PM
Finnian leaps back as a vine whips across his chest. Luckily it doesn't cut too deep but it stings. [Reflex=4]. He looks around and the trees, trying to see if there is a viable change in the invading foliage. [perception=14]
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+5=15 ; d20+5=21 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 5:03:28 PM
Sable rolls 15 reflex, saving and taking 4 points of damage. He makes a heal check on anyone with a “bleed” condition to see if he can stop the blood flow...
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+3=17 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 6:46:36 PM
(DexSave=17) Tsak covers his face and manages to avoid getting hit in a vital area from the whipping grass.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=23 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 7:31:01 PM
(OOC: Sorry, Falco, I wasn't trying to be pushy, but the previous DM post suggested that it was one person doing the chanting and touching. Since Rolth had the highest perform, I figured it was him. Doesn't seem like it really mattered either way, and I'm certainly fine with the claw being in Falco's hand.)
Warned by Elyas, Rolth manages to dodge out of the way of the worst of the blast of grass. (Save = 19, 4hp and no bleed) He takes a sharp look around, knowing that we are vulnerable after these events. (Perception = 23)
Kiwina (Steve M) (31/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+5=13 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 7:44:50 PM
(Roll: reflex = 13)
Concentrating on the crystal, Kiwina doesn't notice the movements of the grass until it slices into him. He looks at the crack, wondering if it's a weakness in the crystal that the group can somehow exploit. He, however, concentrates on holding the crystal as he continues to bleed.
Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+4=7 ; Thursday May 24th, 2018 3:30:47 AM
After treating Kiwina’s bleed, Sable returns to holding the grass apart - but his grip slips on the blood (7 Rolled).
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=13 ; d20+4=19 ; Thursday May 24th, 2018 7:04:12 AM
{Reflex: 13}
As Elyas yells to get down Falco stands up straight to look at what is going. This this is a mistake as he hisses in pain as the energy and grass hurts him quite badly.
"Can't take much of that."
Bleeding Falco again tries to deal with the offending grass.
{Int Check: 19}
"What just happen" - DM Matt and John Thursday May 24th, 2018 2:08:18 PM
Gothruk completely avoids damage from the cutting grass and unsuccessfully attempts to staunch the bleeding of Finnian’s wounds.
Elyas sees the energy building up in the crystal as he is studying it and manages to avoid the deepest cuts. He sees the grass lose its frenetic energy after the band of energy is no longer over it, but it retains its original blood red taint.
Finnian avoids the worst of the vegetative onslaught. After the band of energy passes, he notices no significant change in the vegetation. It is still blood red, waving without any visible wind, and expanding over anything in its path.
Sable also dodges most of the grass’ attacks. He manages to apply first aid to Kiwina, stopping the blood flow. Kiwina has no more bleed damage. [OOC: healing and assisting the ritual are each standard actions, so no ritual contribution this round, but see below.]
Tsak covers his face and manages to avoid getting hit in a vital area from the whipping grass.
Concentrating on the crystal, Kiwina doesn't notice the movements of the grass until it slices into him, but does manage to keep his grip on it. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { Kiwina discerns that the crack is structural and feels that the Petals must be making serious progress towards destroying it. }
Falco suffers severely at the onslaught of the agitating grass blades, but does not lose focus. He spots an opening in the writhing weeds.
Despite the pain of the attack Rolth, aided by his allies, soldiers on with the incantation. When he weaves in stories of hearth and home with tales of all that is wonderful in the Wold, the initial crack spreads into a spiderweb of spreading fractures. The faults rapidly spread throughout the entire crystal.
Suddenly it explodes into into tiny pieces, showering the Petals with crystal dust. Emanating from the blast are multiple intensely bright beams of bluish energy spreading upward and outward in a myriad of directions, each one descending back to the Wold, some visibly touching ground, while others appear to do so beyond the horizon.
The Petals can see that the nearest touchdown much have been to another crystal, as it too erupts upon contact from the energy.
Recovering from the blast, they can see the bloodgrass receding rapidly. Like the ripples from a stone dropped in a pond, the red of the bloodgrass is replaced with green of normal vegetation.
Once all visible signs of the tainted vegetation have disappeared, a hush settles over the Wold, then a breeze gently passes over them, caressing each one with a hopeful promise of more days to come.
Everyone gains a total of 1000 xp each. [600 for retrieving the claw and 400 for destroying the crystal.]
Kiwina (Steve M) (31/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+8=18 ; Thursday May 24th, 2018 8:03:49 PM "Falco, you're bleeding." Kiwina masters stating the obvious for the moment, but he also does what he can to stop Falco's bleeding (heal = 18 = success).
I wonder if crystal dust is good for anything, he thinks to himself, as he watches the landscape turn green again.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=30 ; Thursday May 24th, 2018 8:14:48 PM "It's quiet...too quiet." Rolth looks around suspiciously. "Hey Falco, is there ought more to this ritual that we might be reading about? That went just a little better than expected!" (Perception = 30 to notice what else must be going on)
(OOC: woot! 1000xp! We're now at 7200 out of 9000 needed for 4th level)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday May 24th, 2018 11:41:35 PM
How's the serenity? Tsak closes his eyes and lets the breeze wash away the excitement of the last few days. Then the enormity of what the petals have achieved hits him:I love it when a plan comes together! He looks around for a water source to wash off the dust from the giant exploded evil crystal thingy.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Friday May 25th, 2018 7:07:47 AM "WOW. That escalated quickly. That was the complete ritual so I guess we did our job. I wonder if this had an effect on the other dimension we came from. Somehow I feel it did." he pauses for a moment to think "I am going to gather up some of this crystal dust, might be useful some day."
He drops to his knees and starts trying to scoop out some of the crystal dust just in case it has a use. Storing anything he can with the cut Sargras he has in his pack
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Friday May 25th, 2018 10:09:17 AM
[ooc I don't know why I put reflex=4 last post, my Reflex was 20 so I took half damage on my sheet]
"This dust may be good to research, but seeing what it did to the trees of the area" Finnian spits in disgust "It is of a foul unWoldly magic"
Finnian is relieved that it seems as though, at least this part, is over.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 7/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: None Friday May 25th, 2018 2:53:59 PM
Gothruk sits down relieved. Yeah! We should perhaps check on the Trents, it looked like time moved differently here. More time could have occurred for the treants which means that they could have been fighting the red grass for days or weeks.
Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant Friday May 25th, 2018 5:00:42 PM ”Yes, let’s go check on the others...”
Elyas (Ben A.) (25/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20=20 ; Friday May 25th, 2018 10:51:02 PM that SAS surprisingly easy. Perhaps there is more to it? Or should we just be happy to take a win?
Elyas looks around, trying to determine what has changed since they left. How long has it been since the stone was first touched?
(not sure what check I should roll for that. Rolled a d20 with no mod, can adjust based on needed skill)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday May 26th, 2018 12:19:11 AM
Tsak blushes a little at his thoughtlessness Oh yeah, the Treants, we should check on them, and the people in the village too, I guess.
A Brief Interlude--DM Post Saturday May 26th, 2018 1:46:43 PM
Kiwina administers first aid to Falco, stopping the bleeding from his wounds.
Rolth humbly discounts his efforts in performing the ritual, thinking it to be too easy.
Tsak Takes a well deserved moment to contemplate their accomplishment and belatedly remembers that the treats might need assistance.
Falco starts gathering some crystal dust .
He and Kiwina discover that among the dust are some larger pieces. All told Falco finds 4000 gp worth of what appears to be high quality rubies!
Finnian expresses skepticism about the safety of the crystal dust.
Gothruk and Sable wish to check for survivors.
Elyas, still taut from the encounter, is reluctant to accept it is over. He senses that something yet remains to be done.
Rolth carefully surveys the areas and notices that there is an additional page stuck to what he thought was the last page of the ritual book.
Opening it, he reads the following:
The curse is lifted, but the threat remains To destroy the root, return to the plains
Surround the danger, Heroes of the Wold To contain the taint, the circle must hold!
Join hands, and speak “Talki donsit, brega freli” – The Land, My Life
And join your fellow heroes, healed and whole, to join the final fight.
[OOC: After completing this recitation all characters are now at full hit points with all spells and abilities restored, as if having spent a full night’s rest and time of preparation.]
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Saturday May 26th, 2018 4:05:38 PM "Any idea how we return to the plains?" Kiwina asks as he helps to collect gems. "Oh, duh. . . It's saying how we do that, by joining hands and speaking those strange words."
Although he has no desire to return to the grasslands, Kiwina joins the others in the recitation. It seems those who thought there was more to do were right after all. When the spell is done, he looks around expectantly to see what new threats they face.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none Saturday May 26th, 2018 5:19:38 PM "We seem to have healed this area, but if there is a root that these plants come from we have to end that as well!"
Elyas joins with the other to chant the incantation, and marvels at how well he feels afterwards.
I wonder if these other heroes refer to the other Petals, or those others we say in the first realm we traveled to from the stone? Elyas thinks to himself, but doesn't say anything yet to the others about his wonderings
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Saturday May 26th, 2018 7:03:23 PM
Rolth proudly joins hands with his brothers of the Eight Petaled Rose, and speaks the words of the ritual. He wears a fierce grin as he thinks, "We are sure to find worthy prey!"
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: None Saturday May 26th, 2018 7:23:08 PM That sounds important, we should do that before checking the Trent's. I'm not sure how much we'll be able to do compared to the rest of the heros of the Wold. But it wouldn't be right not to go and give it out best shot.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Rested Saturday May 26th, 2018 10:21:46 PM
Well the breeze was nice but it seems there's more work to be done, thinks Tsak, as he joins hands with the other petals and calmly awaits whatever is to happen next.
Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant Sunday May 27th, 2018 3:55:07 AM
Sable also joins hands, looking forward to the final showdown...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Sunday May 27th, 2018 7:11:48 AM
We few, we happy few, we Eight Petaled Rose; For he today that fights Bloodgrass with me Shall be a Petal; be he ne'er so vile, This day shall Noble his condition; And gentlemen of the Wold now a-bed Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here, And hold their taurhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Tomi the Protector's day.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Sunday May 27th, 2018 11:10:37 PM
Finnian joins hands, excited to be headed back.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Monday May 28th, 2018 8:36:25 AM
Hearing the passage and the others Falco is visibly excited.
"Anything to help the sargrass, I feel more connected all the time. Getting to see some veteran heroes in action is a nice bonus too."
A Brief Interlude--DM Post Monday May 28th, 2018 8:37:19 PM
The stalwart heroes consider not the option to avoid this call.
Together they join hands and recite the final words.
Before the sound of their voices fades away, the now familiar vortex appears above them once again. Ramsey stares open mouthed, as the swirling colors descend upon the circle of eight heroes. The air around them gently rotates about them as the encircling hues descend. Cloaks whip, locks of hair wanders into eyes or over mouths, manes ripple, then once again the Petals are lifted up and away.
To the Plains they expect to be taken, but to what and for what purpose they do not know...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=13 ; Monday May 28th, 2018 9:20:09 PM
Rolth checks his weapons and gear just a little too excitedly. "Well, look at this. It appears we're going back just in the nick of time. What does that make us? Big darned heroes, ain't we just? I sure hope the ship is coming too..." He looks around as they come out of the portal, looking for friends, foes, and other things of interest. (Perception = 13)
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+9=23 ; Monday May 28th, 2018 10:15:21 PM
Kiwina steps into the portal, although Falco's words give him pause. As far as he knows, the bloodgrass is sargrass, or at least a form of it. It seems odd to be saving something from itself.
Upon reaching the other side, Kiwina assesses the situation (perception = 23).
Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+10=27 ; Tuesday May 29th, 2018 2:12:07 AM
Sable assists Kiwina in his scan (Perception 27 - success).
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday May 29th, 2018 7:16:51 AM
Tsak tries to relax and enjoy the sensation of flying thru the air to an unknown destination on a sizable boat that has never seen the sea.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage RMOR | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Tuesday May 29th, 2018 7:17:47 AM
Falco stairs, concentrating intently on the vortex. Only when a bit of dirt is wiped into his mouth does he realize he was starting mouth agape. Snapping it closed he lifts his arms as he is lifted away from the ground.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none Tuesday May 29th, 2018 11:17:16 AM
Elyas closes his eyes as they go through the vortex, going over spells in his mind to keep from panicking as they rush back towards the problem they have been fighting.
A final battle... I don't know if there ever could be a final battle. always something out there bigger and scarier than the last. How did I get myself wrapped up in this? He says quietly, mostly to himself.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Tuesday May 29th, 2018 11:31:16 AM
Finnian checks his arrows and re adjusts his belt quiver. His druidic powers are back and the sensation of being ready for battle fuels him as he joins his companions in heading back to the plains.
[ooc: Do we have to have the same spells prepared as before, and do I get the extra spell slot that the saragrass plains provides?]
Time for a Change--DM Post Tuesday May 29th, 2018 11:11:16 PM
The vortex raises them up an indiscernible distance through a gray void.
The scene changes.
For those with any sense of vertigo, it might be an unpleasant switch, for the adventurers find themselves dozens of miles above the Sargrass plains.
The entire land is visible, under the violet sky of the Vales of Twilight. The mountain range of crystal runs like a spine down its center.
Then comes the sound. The chanting of the final ritual lines sounds from scores of voices, including, each realizes, their own.
The chant rises in volume. On the far side of the land, a face appears. A smiling woman of surpassing beauty smiles and nods once. Knowledge Religion DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { It is Maab herself. }
In response to the nod a tremendous rending resounds as the Sargrass Plains lifts up from its resting spot, floating below the group. It shudders a moment before speeding off, leaving a trail of soil and debris in its wake.
As if attached by an unseen cord, the Petals are drawn behind it.
Colors shift blue as the Sargrass and the adventurers speed through uncharted space. As they rush along they see other groups similarly drawn along in its wake. At unheard of speeds, the Sargrass and its followers dash through clouds and mist, first of purple hue, then in white cloud, blue sky, and yellow suns.
The Petals find themselves above the Wold, whisking away across an endless expanse of ocean, and then land again, in a duration of mere minutes.
A tremendous boom rattles the cosmos, as the land below breaks apart and peels away, forming a gigantic chasm.
Into that chasm, the Sargrass approaches, hovers, drops. The shockwave of the landing rushes out across the rest to the Wold in a visible circle of force.
And then silence.
The Sargrass is returned to the Wold.
And now the party rushes downward, hurtling toward the ground.
============ All hit points are restored. The Ship and Ramsey stayed behind.
All uses of special abilities are restored. All spell slots are restored. You may prepare any spells you like or keep your current list. You are back in the Wold, so no extra spells.
If you made a perception check in the last post, please include the result in this post. For the others, please make a perception check. Results will be provided in the following post.
Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant Wednesday May 30th, 2018 2:30:49 AM
Results from last perception check - 27 (was aiding Kiwina in scanning for information). Sable once again readies his gear and draws his bow in anticipation of confrontation.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=12 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2018 7:09:17 AM
Falco spends the majority of the trip with a huge smile on his face despite the queasiness in his stomach from the unusual movement. Seeing the sargrass plains return to the Wold he feels stasfied and somehow connected.
"It is back. This.... this changes everything for me I think."
{Perception: 12}
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Wednesday May 30th, 2018 7:12:34 AM
(Results from last perception check = 23)
Realizing that his voice is being used by the ritual, uncomfortable eith the altitude and the hurtling sensations, Kiwina waits for the ability to act again.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Wednesday May 30th, 2018 7:37:31 AM
Rolth’s perception check was 13...he takes a casual look around, bedazzled by all the goings on.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:none d20+4=8 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2018 3:01:42 PM
Elyas is completely overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of the ritual and their own transportation. He doesn't see clearly enough to pick any details out (Perception 8)
"who, who was that woman," Finnian stammer as they land. "whoever it was, I think they are on our side. Look the saragrass is back. But what are we supposed to do now?" he unslings his bow and puts on a new bow string before checking his the tension and preparing to set off.
Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+7=19 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2018 7:50:33 PM
Gothruk snaps out of his reverie, and keeps a sharp eye out for whatever is coming next. (Perception = 19)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=22 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2018 8:27:14 PM
(Perception = 22) Okay, thinks Tsak, that was big. Game face on boy, now we earn that next ale. He readies his crossbow and prepares to follow Rolth, who will undoubtedly lead them straight to danger (and glory)!
Scene 5 - The Return of the Sarr!
Time for a Change--DM Post Wednesday May 30th, 2018 10:25:21 PM
Each Petal realizes that they are not actually free falling, but rather, their descent is steady and easy, slowed by some unseen force. The Petals land easily on their feet where they find themselves standing on the wide open plain very much like the Sargrass they visited, tall grass and all. To the west they can see a huge range of crystal mountains.
They also are not alone. They can count eight other small groups of people standing in these plains. Each party stands equally spaced so as to form a huge circle. The group opposite of the Petals appears to be about three quarters of a mile away . The group to either side is about a quarter mile away.
Sable and Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { You see that the group to your left is about the same number as you and mostly medium sized humanoids. To your right the group is similarly numbered but you count two of what appear to be minotaurs. Other groups are too distant to make out any details.}
There is writhing bloodweed all about, but it retracts back to a single point forming a huge - and still growing - mound of blood tinted grass at the center of the circle about two thousand feet away from the Petals. The grass gathers, growing into a brobdingnagian creature formed of red vines and grass and humanoid in shape . The vegetation that composes the creature is an endless mess of writhing red tendrils and undulating blades. This behemoth stands nearly four hundred feet tall and spans one hundred fifty feet wide at its shoulders..
The creature roars!
In a loud voice it screams, “MY HOME! MY HOME! MY CHILDREN!” Each Petal hears this scream in his native tongue.
Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {It too is confused and hurt.} Sense Motive DC30: Highlight to display spoiler: {It is actually also insane.} Know Religion DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {It is an immortal power! }
An army of hundreds of various bloodweed creatures and other monsters erupts from the Power’s body, going in all directions. The creatures run toward the various groups, ignoring the hindering effect of the thick grass. The oncoming monsters have 2,000 feet to cross before reaching the Petals. Perception DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The Power itself shrinks slightly as monsters wriggle out of it.}
The group rushing toward the Petals is speeding through the grass. A small group moves faster than the rest of the monster, breaking ahead and closing the distance to the petals.
Once more, the clear voice of Mahyawu sounds in your heads. “You MUST HOLD the Circle! Should it be broken, all will perish!”
It's like the orb we fought on the ship, it's getting smaller as it births the creatures! Tsak yells. He then sights the group rushing toward the petals and fires at the first one which comes within range of his crossbow.
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+4=5 ; d20+9=25 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2018 11:30:46 PM
(Rolls: sense motive = 5, perception = 25)
"That was unpleasant, but this looks worse. I suppose we should form a line and hold it. What do you think of skirmishers up front and archers behind?"
"If we could control the direction of the burn, I'd suggest setting a fire before they get here."
Unless someone makes another suggestion, Kiwina prepares to set his longspear when the monsters get close enough to the group.
At 2000' away, how many rounds does the group have to prepare for the onslaught? How tall is the grass here, if the Petals are able to see other groups and oncoming monsters?
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Readied to Attack d20+5=10 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+6=24 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+6=15 ; 2d6+6=12 ; d20+6=9 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d20+6=21 ; 2d6+6=15 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2018 11:31:17 PM
Gothruk takes a couple steps back letting the others like Rolth, Sable and Kiwina hold the front line, however with his massive reach he shall protect the party attacking anything that comes within range. His Guisarme slashig out quickly before being pulled back. He has readied an action to attack and he has 3 AOO due to combat reflexes. 1st Attack: 24 to-hit. 13 Damage 2nd Attack: 15 to-hit. 12 Damage 3rd Attack: 9 to-hit. 10 Damage 4th Attack: 21 to-hit. 15 Damage
This will be a story we can tell to people about for the rest of our lives. Lets make it a good one!
Sable (Don) ( HP 27/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+1=7 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=19 ; 2d6+5=12 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=11 ; 2d6+5=11 ; 2d6+5=13 ; d20+5=15 ; 3d6+9=23 ; Thursday May 31st, 2018 2:07:56 AM
If there is sufficient time, Sable will pull out the Green Book and consult it - looking to see if there is any information there as he failed all other knowledge checks. (Nature 19 with out any bonus provided by book).
Then he will pull out his bow and fire, once the creatures are within range. Two shots = 4 and 5 (darn).
If there is time to fire again before they get close, he will keep rapid shot firing - 9 and 19; second arrow striking for 19.
And if there is a third round, 20 and 11, 1st arrow for 11 and 2nd for 13.
He will QuickDraw his greatsword and ready an attack on the first creature to approach (power attack) - reaction - AC 15; 23 Damage.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+2=17 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=14 ; d10+4=13 ; Thursday May 31st, 2018 6:56:34 AM
Rolth looks at the writhing mass in awe. What is it prattling on about? Rolth is not sure, so he simply resolves to the hold the line. Taking a closer looks, he sees what Tsak was talking about, with the creature shedding its mass to create endless minions. (Sense Motive = 17, fail;, Perception = 18, success)
Rolth agrees with Kiwina's tactical formation and moves to his place in line. He suggests to Gothruk that he use any opportunities he gets to focus on leakers trying to flank around our line to get at the squishies. Rolth himself will take an attack of opportunity with his glaive as the foes close, and have a readied attack for when the first comes into reach.
Readied attack = 7 AoO = 14, damage = 13
(OOC: I've set us up on the map in case that is helpful. Take a look and make sure you are positioned well. I've tried to account for various reaches and preferred combat styles.)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20=9 ; d20+2=5 ; Thursday May 31st, 2018 7:12:50 AM
{Sense Motive: 9} {Perception: 5}
Falco is a little dazed by this entire experience he takes a moment to clear his head before dropping to one knee. Reaching down he runs his hand across the sargrass and smiles.
"I will do what I can to protect you and spread the news of your return."
He stands and looks at the other groups before setting his gaze on the approaching monsters. This is right... we are in the right place and time.
{ooc: Would we have any idea who the other groups we can see are?}
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=24 ; d20+3=9 ; Thursday May 31st, 2018 11:07:26 AM
(OOC: how many rounds do we have until they get to us? at 2000 feet, I'm guessing at least a few rounds until the fastest ones get to us) Perception 24 Sense motive 9
Elyas sees the creatures coming and notices the large monster shrinking slightly. I agree Tsak! But it looks like there will be a whole lot more critters to fight this time around!
Elyas stands behind the bigger fighters of the group and closes his eyes, trying to block out the panic he feels inside. He calms himself and goes through the practiced motions of his spells in preparation of the fight ahead.
(OOC: I am going to go ahead and use 3 rounds of actions, if that's not correct I'll redo the later rounds as things move forward) First round: Elyas casts shield on himself, and a glowing disk appears in front of him Second round: Elyas draws his crossbow and casts Magic Weapon on it Third round: if nothing has quite arrived yet, Elyas will use Protective Ward to give all allies within 10' a +1 deflection bonus to AC for 3 rounds.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=8 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+2=9 ; Thursday May 31st, 2018 4:31:28 PM
Sense motive=8 fail, Perception=17 pass [ooc So technically Finnian can start shooting at 1100 feet at a - 20 I think, but he's going to wait until the are withing 450 feet then cast magic fang on someone who uses natural attacks to give them a +1 magical attack for a minute, then start firing. The furthest he will shoot is at 330 feet which is at his 3rd range increment, so a - 6 I'll roll that 1st shot. [attack=9 that's a hard miss]
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=27 ; d20+4=15 ; Thursday May 31st, 2018 4:35:23 PM
I forgot, is there a knowledge check for these guys? I rolled a nature and an arcana. 27 and 15 respectively. One thing he really wants to know is if he things entangle will effect them?
Charge of the Dark Brigade--DM Post Thursday May 31st, 2018 8:53:08 PM
A mass of monsters head in all directions. As they approach the boundary of the circle, the creatures appear to converge on the various groups defending the perimeter, including the Petals. Of those heading their way one groups breaks ahead as it is moving faster than the others.
The group speeding ahead appears to be a small cavalry unit about twelve strong. Two rounds elapse before they come into range, then two more before they can close. They are coming at breakneck speed and, although it would be difficult for any of the Petals, the grass impedes their approach not at all.
As they near, you realize that the mounts are bloodsoaked wolves, while the riders are little men, vicious in appearance, with flapping black cloaks of utter darkness snapping in the wind of their charge. You see in them as well as their mounts, the taint of the bloodgrass mutation. Riders and wolves howl in harmony as they bear down on the waiting Petals.
Tsak’s bolt shoots wide.
Kiwina has his longspear set for a charge. Roll for attack, calling rider or wolf. Roll damage in case it hits their AC, recalling that a longspear set against a charge does double damage.
Gothruk stands ready. Next post your attacks will apply. Call rider or mount for each. The riders are armored, bear a shield, and wield small lances, while the wolves have tough skin, sharp teeth dripping in blood, but no armor.
Sable fires his bow before switching to his greatsword. First and second round apply as that is all the time they are in range before being engaged. Call rider or mount. The 19 hits either. (It appears damage is 12?). The greatsword will apply next round.
Rolth’s attack will apply next post. Only if you have reach, call rider or mount for the AoO.
Falco has three rounds of actions before the riders engage should he so desire.
Elyas Casts shield on himself and magic weapon on his crossbow. Just as the riders arrive, he uses Protective Ward on his allies.
Finnian casts magic fang on [Who?] His second shot hits [call rider or mount and roll damage]. Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: { both the riders and the wolves appear to have the bloodgrass mutation. Additionally, the wolves appear to be wolves and the riders some goblinoid race.}
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+4=11 ; 2d8+6=12 ; Thursday May 31st, 2018 9:47:17 PM "Hana lepo!" Kiwina shouts, suddenly realizing something. "We may have to burn the area anyway. How else will we be sure that we've gotten even small creatures in this grass? Be thinking about ways to communicate with the other groups in case we need to."
But first there's a battle. Kiwina aims for the wolf, not the rider. (to hit = 11, 12 damage if it hits (maybe. . . if the creature takes a penalty for charging))
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Thursday May 31st, 2018 9:54:00 PM
A round before the riders reach the Petals, Rolth will pull out his magic gingerbread man, and consume it to gain Protection from Chaos. (OOC: I have not calculated it into his AC, being unsure whether these crittters count as Chaotic. It lasts 10 rounds)
With a roar to outmatch the howls, Rolth swings his glaive with reach at the wolf mount when the opportunity presents itself. (To recap, he hit AC 14 (not including the AC penalty for charging) for 13 hp of damage.) He will gladly accept the magic fang from Finnian if Finnian so chooses. (Finnian has seen Rolth take up to 5 natural attacks in one round under certain circumstances. Defer to others if they have a better option.)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant Friday June 1st, 2018 2:59:53 AM
Sable shoots the mount for 12 points and prepares the swing on same (if it survives) or nearest mount that charges him, with rider last.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=16 ; d6=1 ; Friday June 1st, 2018 7:07:34 AM "Looks like our metal will be tested today petals. We protect the sargrass and it will protect us later.. I can just know it."
Falco takes a shifting step back and readies his crossbow to fire at the eastern most rider when it gets within 80ft. {hit: 6 - Dam: 1 - dang it all}
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=7 ; Friday June 1st, 2018 7:51:36 AM hold steady, here they come!
Elyas fires his crossbow at the closest enemy as soon as it is within 30 ft, but fires wide trying to aim through the grasses
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Readied to Attack & Protective Warded (3) Friday June 1st, 2018 1:49:46 PM
Gothruk's first attack will be against a rider, the rest towards the mounts, limiting their mobility and letting the riders fall off at high-speed. If riders who's mounts have been killed come within range he'll attack them too, or if they try to get up from prone. I agree that Rolth should have the magic fang, he goes crazy with his claws and bite.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=2 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=9 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=4 ; Friday June 1st, 2018 4:25:52 PM
[2 damage to the same mount that Sable shot at] [Rolth can take the magic fang, +1 to attacks a damage rolls for 1 minute]
Finnian then aims at the mount he had previously shot and fires two quick shots at it. Attack = 17 - Damage = 8 (+1 if within 30 feet to attack and damage) Attack=9 - Damage = 4 (+1 if within 30 feet to attack and damage)
Kiwina strikes at a wolf, but though his attack connects, it does not pierce the creature’s thick hide.
Rolth connects a solid hit against a charging wolf as it closes. The glaive cuts deep, but the wolf continues to fight. [the gingerbread’s protection does not seem to benefit against these creatures. But wait; there’s more…Continue to denote it]
Sable hits another wolf, but his attack is not fatal either.
Falco steps back and takes a shot at a rider. His bolt grazes its cheek, draining a line of blood and a blood curdling snarl.
Elya’s shot goes wide.
Tsak fires at the nearest mount scoring a hit.
Finnian concentrates his fire on the same mount Sable is attacking. Between their two attacks the wolf drops from its wounds. Its rider tumbles headlong on to the ground as it falls. [Rider takes 6 points of damage and is prone.]
Those who close with or near Gothruk pay dearly for their advance. He kills a rider and severely wounds one wolf and finishes off the one Tsak hit. When the rider of the felled wolf tries to rise, Gothruk takes the opportunity and takes the rider out of the fight.
Not deterred by the arrows and polearms of the Petals, the riders drive their mounts on. Kiwina, Tsak, and Rolth receive most of the charge, but the numbers hitting Tsak have been depleted.
Two wolves successfully bite Kiwina. The sargrass sickness you have encountered before is clearly dripping from their fangs. Make Fortitude save DC 16 or be sickened. Total damage is 11 hit points. Each wolf tries to wrestle the centaur off his feet, but Kiwina is able to withstand the smaller creature's attempts.
One rider attacking Tsak manages to break through his guard with his spear. (Take 5 points damage.)
Rolf takes a beating from the charge, one rider and three wolves strike home. Try as the might, the wolves cannot get the stalwart liontaur off of his feet. Total damage 16 hitpoints. Make fortitude save DC 16 or be sickened.
============================= Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina Rider2 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina Rider3 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf3 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina Rider4 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf4 AC 16 HP 2 on Kiwina Rider5 AC 18 HP dead Wolf5 AC 16 HP Dead Rider6 AC 18 HP 8 on Tsak Wolf6 AC 16 HP 17 on Tsak Rider7 AC 18 HP Dead Wolf7 AC 16 HP Dead Rider8 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth Wolf8 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth Rider9 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth Wolf9 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth Rider10 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth Wolf10 AC 16 HP 4 on Rolth Rider11 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth Wolf11 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth Rider12 AC 18 HP 8-1 on Rolth Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth
[AC is their non-charging AC. For this past round, their AC was two less.]
[I tightened up the Petals’ formation a bit on the map to get Gothruk in range of AoO as that was clearly his intent.]
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=15 ; 2d4+3=9 ; Saturday June 2nd, 2018 4:55:51 PM
(Attack=15, Damage=9) Tsak, faced with opponents at melee range hooks his bow on his backpack and tries to draw his sword and stab at the prone rider nearby in one action, narrowly missing.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+5=11 ; Saturday June 2nd, 2018 6:15:54 PM
Sable, with no one on him (apparently from the list) will QuickDraw back and shoot at Wolf 8 on Rolth, missing.
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+4=16 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+6=15 ; Saturday June 2nd, 2018 6:35:07 PM
Kiwina drops his longspear (free action) and draws his shortspear (move action) while lashing out with his hooves (standard action), attempting to hit rider 1. (rolls 16 & 9, neither hits, )
The previous attacks have left him staggering and shaky -- he just didn't notice it at first. (fortitude = 15, he is sickened)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (18/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: d20+4=10 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=18 ; d4=1 ; d20+5=9 ; Saturday June 2nd, 2018 10:06:07 PM
After being bitten, Rolth has an immediate relapse of the blood fever. His head droops. (Fort save = 10) But with a roar, he raises his head and his eyes have a mad red gleam. (Free action to enter rage) "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!"
Even in his sickened state, he whirls into action, striking first--but fruitlessly--with his magic fangs at Wolf 10, then following up with a weak claw swipe that barely connects. (Bite to hit = 8, miss; Paw 1 to hit = 7, miss; Paw 2 to hit = 18, 1hp damage) Shaking his head to clear the haze, he backs up five feet (5 foot step) and (Glaive to hit = 9) He looks up beseechingly to the sky and cries, "Domi, do not forsake me now!"
Ongoing effects: Magic Fang +1 to hit & damage with Paw 1 (1/30 rounds) Protection from Chaos (2/10 rounds) Raging (1/10 rounds) Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (18/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: Sunday June 3rd, 2018 7:14:42 AM
OOC Correction to Ongoing Effects (Magic Fang is on Bite, not Paw 1):
Ongoing effects: Magic Fang +1 to hit & damage with Bite (1/30 rounds) Protection from Chaos (2/10 rounds) Raging (1/10 rounds) Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield 3d4+1=6 ; Sunday June 3rd, 2018 10:57:35 AM
Elyas summons a spell as the riders approach, aiming at a group of them.
Flames leap from his hands in a fan, scorching the grassy abominations (6 fire damage, reflex save of 14 for half. Targeting the two closest wolf/rider combos fighting Kiwina. I'm bad with cones, I may be able to clip the one fighting Tsak as well, but I am not sure. )
Active effects: Shield = +4 shield AC (3 minute duration) Magic weapon on crossbow (3 minute duration) protective ward = +1 deflection AC to all allies within 10 feet. (3 rounds remaining)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: None d20+6=20 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+6=18 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+6=15 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d20+6=22 ; 2d6+6=15 ; Sunday June 3rd, 2018 12:39:48 PM
Gothruk will strike the wolf between Sable and Rolth To-hit=20, Damage=13 He moves behind Rolth assisting in any way he can. The five in-front of him are within range.
Gothruk strikes any who dare take their attention away for even a second. To-Hit=18, Damage 14 To-Hit=15, Damage 10 To-Hit=22, Damage 15
Protective Warded (2)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=13 ; d20+5=15 ; d8+2=5 ; Sunday June 3rd, 2018 9:58:57 PM
Finnian fires a couple of shots at the wolf harassing Kiwina trying to drop it and hoping the rider will be hindered if it falls. The first arrow flies into the dirt and the second seems like it will too, but somehow it hits a stone and bounces up to bury itself in the wolfs neck.
[used my second hero point to make that 15 a 19 and deal 5 damage to the closest wolf to me (wolf 4)]
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 19/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday June 4th, 2018 2:15:59 AM
(OOC BatMark has reminded me I forgot to add +4 to the attack on the prone opponent. This would make th e attack 19, and the damage stays at 9 which should take care of that opponent. Thanks Mark!)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Monday June 4th, 2018 7:18:26 AM
Seeing Rolth struck several times Falco's eyes go wide and he whispers before casting a spell.
"Sargrass, do not worry this will come off of you quickly."
He concentrates and summons forth pool of grease under three of the attackers. {ooc: light blue square on map, under 9, 10 & 12}
Tsak faced with opponents at melee range attacks with his sword, skidding harmlessly off the rider’s armor. [Note that the prone mountless rider was killed by Gothruk’s AoO, so your attack was applied to Rider 6 which missed. Either way the prone rider was killed.]
Sable attacks at Wolf 8 on Rolth, missing. [Sable has 10’ reach by nature of his size, so could attack rider/mount 4, 6, or 8. It is Sable’s choice as to which weapon he prefers. Note that either way Sable could still gore. ]
Kiwina switches weapons and attacks Rider 1. [Note that the rider charged last turn so its AC is -2, but this is cancelled out by the sickened condition.
Rolth is a blur of violent action, but not much on effect, scoring only a scratch, albeit a deep one, on wolf 10.
Flames leap from Elyas’ hands, scorching the two wolves and their riders on Kiwina’s right flank. The one wolf, already wounded, collapses from the fiery attack. It’s rider, though badly burned himself, nimbly lands on his feet.
Gothruk strikes wolf 8, sorely, but not fatally, wounding it. Ready to strike an opening, none of the savvy opponents give him one.
Finnian fires a couple of shots at a wolf (#3) harassing Kiwina, his first shot misses, but his second one heroically buries itself into the lupine’s neck. The beast howls in pain and snarls in bloodlust anger.
Falco casts grease under three of the attackers on Rolth.
The wolves and their riders close on Kiwina. The wolves are unable to connect, but two riders manage to score with their spears. The riders lash out with their blood stained mouths to bite at the centaur but are unable to connect. (Kiwina takes 11 points damage total.
The rider on Tsak manages to hit (Tsak take 1 point damage).
Mayhem breaks out around Rolth. Two of the wolves on him fall in Falco’s grease. When they try to stand, Gothruk’s glaive connects on each, killing the one that was previously wounded. Its rider falls off and slips in the slickened grass and is slain by the taurine monk when he tries to stand. The rider on the other fallen wolf is unable to stay on and also slips in the grass.
[Rolth. Please take an AoO either on Rider 10 or Wolf 11] Rolth is hit by Rider 9 (2 points of damage) Rider 10 (5 points of damage) and Wolf 11 (2 points of damage; trip attempt fails) [Note that a successful AoO against a prone Rider 10 or Wolf 11 prevents that damage]
Above the red grass plant colossus thing, giant letters appear in the sky: SIGNAL IF YOU NEED HELP. GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE. SINCERELY, THE IRON DRAGONS.
You can see that the group on your left is beset by fleet cheetahs and flying eagles. To your right, the group holding the circle is being attacked by a dragon!
============================= Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina Rider2 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina Rider3 AC 18 HP 2 on Kiwina (burned) Wolf3 AC 16 HP 14 on Kiwina (burned) Rider4 AC 18 HP 2 on Kiwina (burned) Wolf4 AC 16 Dead by Fire Rider5 AC 18 dead Wolf5 AC 16 Dead
Rider6 AC 18 HP 8 on Tsak Wolf6 AC 16 HP 17 on Tsak Rider7 AC 18 Dead Wolf7 AC 16 Dead
Rider8 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth Wolf8 AC 16 HP 4(Gothruk) on Rolth Rider9 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth Wolf9 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth Rider10 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth was prone Wolf10 AC 16 Dead by Gothruk Rider11 AC 18 dead by Gothruk Wolf11 AC 16 HP 2 (Gothruk) on Rolth was prone Rider12 AC 18 HP 7 on Rolth Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth on grease
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (14/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: d20+5=19 ; d10+5=15 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=22 ; d4=2 ; d20+5=16 ; Monday June 4th, 2018 10:19:30 PM "Hey Falco, that was slick! And Kill, Gothruk, Kill! Rolth roars in satisfaction. His previous wolf target slain by Gothruk's whirlwind of death, Rolth switches to its rider (#10) when the opportunity presents itself. (AoO = 19, hit for 15 hp to kill rider #10) He laughs off the puny strikes from the other rider and wolf. He smells weakness in Wolf 11 and takes a bite and few swipes. (Bite To Hit = 13, miss; Paw 1 to hit = 6, miss; Paw 2 to hit = 22, hit for 2hp -- enough to drop Wolf 11 too). Not satisfied with this degree of mayhem, he steps left to make some room for a big swing at Rider 12 with his glaive but is distracted by the gorge rising in his throat from the blood sickness. (To Hit = 16, miss)
Ongoing effects: Magic Fang +1 to hit & damage with Bite (2/30 rounds) Protection from Chaos (3/10 rounds) Raging (2/10 rounds) Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+2=11 ; d20+2=19 ; d6=4 ; Monday June 4th, 2018 11:42:14 PM
Kiwina attacks Rider 4 with his hooves, hitting once for 4 points of damage. He holds his position so that he can gain an attack of opportunity if wolf/rider 1 or 3 heads for Finnian or Elyas, and draws his short sword with his off hand.
Ongoing effects: Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened Monday June 4th, 2018 11:46:52 PM
Oops. . . Corrected HP.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 18/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=19 ; d8=6 ; 2d4+3=8 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2018 1:06:30 AM
(Attack=19, ignore d8=6, Damage=8) Tsak moves 5' past rider 4 to the left of rider 6 and again attacks rider #6. Changing the angle enables him to strike thru a gap in the armor and mortally wound his opponent.
Sable, can you squeeze thru and help Kiwina?
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 25/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: None d20+5=9 ; d20+5=24 ; d8+4=8 ; d20+6=19 ; 2d6+6=9 ; d20+6=19 ; 2d6+6=12 ; d20+6=17 ; 2d6+6=12 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2018 1:36:54 AM
Gothruk takes a 5ft step around Rolth grinning at his gusto. He flurry of blows rider 12 landing a solid kick that sends him flying from his mount. To-Hit:9, Miss. To-Hit=24, Damage=8
He's still prepared to strike any that fall, flounder or otherwise open themselves up. To-Hit=19, Damage=9 To-Hit=19, Damage=12 To-Hit=17, Damage=12
It looks like Kiwina will need help on the left flank! He can't be the only one holding back 7 opponents!
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20-1=9 ; d20-1=10 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2018 2:28:17 AM
Sable takes a 5’ Step back, shoots two shots at Wolf 8 and misses...
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=8 ; d4+1=2 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2018 7:11:51 AM
Seeing the mayhem his last spell caused Falco smiles.
"Going to reserve my spells but I have something read for the next things that get close. I can try and blind them."
Falco, truth be told, is thrilled to be fighting in the sargrass plains for some reason he is feeling a connection to the grass. Pointing he launches a small acid arrow at the closest remaining rider.
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At 4,3 or 2 in that order. {To hit: 8 | Dam: 2}
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=10 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2018 4:34:18 PM
Elyas steps back into his place after lighting a few creatures on fire.
He switches back to his crossbow and fires at #4 but misses while trying to avoid hitting Kiwina
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=20 ; d20+5=11 ; d8+2=10 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2018 4:43:30 PM
He fires off another two shots (stepping back to make room if need be) his first shot finds its mark and drives deep into a rider trying as he might to fire with such force as to drive the rider off his mount.
[Attack=20,damage=10. I can't access roll20 to pick my rider but one of them within 30 feel]
Falco misses with the small acid arrow at the closest remaining rider. Rider Touch AC 15; wolf touch AC 14
Elyas misses with his crossbow.
Finnian misses with one arrow, but the other finds its mark. Rider 3, the arrow penetrating through his back, falls dead off of his wolf.
Riders 1 and 2 slash Kiwina with their spears while the riderless wolf scores a bite. The wolf is unable to trip the sure-footed centaur Kiwina takes total of 7 points damage.
Wolf 6 is thrown off balance by the death of its rider and bites at nothing rather than Tsak.
Wolf 8 and Rider 9 miss Rolth, but Rider 9 and Wolf 9 score hits. Rolth takes 7 points of damage.
Wolf 12 manages to step out of the grease without falling to attack Gothruk. Gothruk takes 5 points of damage and Fort Save DC 15 or become sickened.
The battle rages on all sides. To your left the battle with wildlife continues. From your right a harsh sound resonates as the dragon attacks your neighbors with a sonic breath weapon.
Perception DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: { Rapidly approaching the Petals through the grass is something very disturbing. Having grown up on Taur Isles everyone is familiar and comfortable with the merging of humanoid and mammalian forms. What is approaching violates that norm: a creature with the body of a giant spider and the torso and head of a woman. And it is running your way in an unsettling eight-legged gallop.}
============================= Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina Rider2 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina Rider3 AC 18 Dead by Finnian Wolf3 AC 16 HP 14 on Kiwina (burned) Rider4 AC 18 Dead by Kiwina
Rider6 AC 18 Dead by Tsak Wolf6 AC 16 HP 17 on Tsak
Rider8 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth Wolf8 AC 16 HP 4(Gothruk) on Rolth Rider9 AC 18 HP 8 on Rolth Wolf9 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth Rider10 AC 18 Dead by Rolth AoO Wolf10 AC 16 Dead by Gothruk Rider11 AC 18 dead by Gothruk Wolf11 AC 16 Dead by Rolth Rider12 AC 18 Dead by Gothruk Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth on grease
"Won't last long here." Kiwina concentrates his attacks this round on Wolf 3, hitting once solidly but not surely for 3 points of damage.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 18/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=19 ; d8+2=3 ; d20+8=25 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2018 9:53:39 PM
(Point Blank Attack=19, Damage=3, Perception=25) With the little bit of space afforded by the death of the rider Tsak grabs his crossbow and concentrates on one of the shots that he's been practicing: namely at a close fast moving target. He hits the wolf, but its thick hide protects it from much of the damage. On hearing Kiwina's comment he looks up, and notices movement in the grass beyond the party. Oh that's not good!. Look out guys, giant spider-lady-thing inbound. Elyas, Falco, can you heal Kiwina?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (7/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status d20+8=25 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2018 10:26:26 PM
(OOC: i’m Traveling tonight and having trouble editing my post header. Current HPs are 7. Rolth is in danger of dying if he is knocked far enough unconscious and his rage ends.)
Rolth knows, even through his rage, that he is in deep trouble. The appearance of the spider woman in the grass further reinforces the point. He withdraws to seek healing from Finnian and anyone else who can help, so he can return to the fight. (Perception = 25; withdraw action to move away from the wolves and riders he is engaging.)
magic fang 3/30 Protection from chaos 4/10 Rage 3/10 Sickened (DM OOC: I fixed your header.. DM Matt)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+5=20 ; 3d6+9=19 ; d20+10=17 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2018 2:07:28 AM
Sable steps up into the breach left by Rolth, and swings on Rider 8 (fast draw) with his Greatsword (20 to hit) for 19 damage. As the opponent drops, he tries to look for the spider lady the others have mentioned, but fails to spot her and turns his attention back to the immediate threats.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=11 ; d4+1=4 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2018 7:12:50 AM
Stepping back Falcos face is quickly losing its good nature. After missing with his first acid dart he tries another this time at nine. Even as the arrow flies he knows it will not connect.
"We may be in over our heads here. I think I just heard a dragon."
{Hit vs Touch: 11 | Dam: 4}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 20/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d20+4=11 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=8 ; 2d6+4=16 ; 2d6+4=11 ; 2d6+4=13 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2018 9:39:03 AM
Fortitude = 11, Gothruk is now sickened.
Gothruk takes a 5ft step to the left covering Rolth's temporary retreat.
He attempts to flurry of blows wolf 12, failing both attacks. 11 To-Hit & 6 To-Hit.
His three AOO's are, Hit=10, Damage=16 Hit=13, Damage=11 Hit=8, Damage=13
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=9 ; d20+5=15 ; d8+1=3 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2018 1:04:43 PM
Elyas hears Tsak, but doesn't see the creature he is talking about (perception 9) What is it you think we wizards do? I can't heal him any more than you yourself can! I'm much better at injuring things!
with that he lets loose with another bolt at wolf #3 (15 to hit, 3 damage)
Charge of the Dark Brigade Round 6--DM Post d20+2=18 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=17 ; d6=3 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+1=3 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2018 11:31:30 PM
Kiwina hits wolf 3.
Tsak hits Wolf 6 with a bolt.
Rolth withdraws for some healing.
Sable bisects Rider 8 with his greatsword.
Falco missed with an acid dart.
Gothruk covers Rolth retreat, but is unable to connect with any of the foes.
Elyas hits wolf 3 with a bolt.
Finnian finishes off wolf 3.
The riders and wolves continue their attack. A rider scores with his spear on Kiwina. [Kiwina take 3 points of damage.]
The wolf on Tsak misses.
Wolf 8 advances on Sable. [Nat 1 misses]
Wolf and rider 9 and wolf 12 advance on Gothruk, avoids his attacks as they approach. The lone wolf bites hold, but is unable to trip him. Gothruk takes 3 points damage.
If you saw the spoiler last round, you do not need to make a new check to see the spoiler. Otherwise, Perception DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Rapidly approaching the Petals through the grass is something very disturbing. Having grown up on Taur Isles everyone is familiar and comfortable with the merging of humanoid and mammalian forms. What is approaching violates that norm: a large spider with the torso and head of a woman. And it is running your way in a disturbing eight-legged gallop. It is now about 120 feet away and seems to be slowing to a more cautious approach.}
============================= Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina Rider2 AC 18 HP 8 on Kiwina Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17 on Kiwina Wolf3 AC 16 Dead by Finnian Wolf6 AC 16 HP 14 on Tsak Rider8 AC 18 Dead by Sable Wolf8 AC 16 HP 4 on Sable Rider9 AC 18 HP 8 on Gothruk Wolf9 AC 16 HP 17 on Gothruk Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Gothruk
Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+7=25 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2018 11:57:45 PM
(Roll: perception = 25)
Time to change tactics. Kiwina takes a 5' step back (no action) to avoid AAOs, retrieves an anything potion (move action), and chugs it (standard action). Wolves 1 and 2 and their riders are engulfed in a blast of vivid colors.
Color spray -- spell effect (will save negates): 2 HD or less: The creature is unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 2d4 rounds, then blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, and then stunned for 1 round. (Only living creatures are knocked unconscious.) 3 or 4 HD: The creature is blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, then stunned for 1 round. 5 or more HD: The creature is stunned for 1 round.
Ongoing effects: Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 18/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=26 ; d8+2=4 ; Thursday June 7th, 2018 12:29:06 AM
(Point Blank Shot: Attack=26, Damage=4) Tsak fires again at the wolf (#6), continuing to chip away at its health. The spider lady is still coming, but slower. Not sure who's side she's on. Lets just keep doing what we're doing and worry about her when we have to. Sorry Elyas, I've never worked with Wizards before. I thought you could do any kind of magic, which is kinda dumb I guess!
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+10=11 ; d20+5=16 ; 3d6+9=20 ; Thursday June 7th, 2018 1:26:28 AM
Sable only has eyes for the wolf 4, does not notice anything else (11 Perception). He rolls a 16 to hit, doing 20 damage - and steps over the dead wolf to provide flanking.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status d8+1=4 ; Thursday June 7th, 2018 6:59:31 AM
When no other healing is forthcoming, Rolth catches his breath and chugs down his last potion of healing. (4hp healing)
magic fang 4/30 Protection from chaos 5/10 Rage 4/10 Sickened
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=15 ; d20+4=18 ; d6=4 ; Thursday June 7th, 2018 7:19:30 AM "I see her Tsak. When she gets closer I will try and blind her.."
Giving up on his acid darts for now Falco moves back to his crossbow loading an lanuching a bolt at one of the attackers. {target 8}
{Hit: 18 | Dam: 4}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 17/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d20+5=18 ; d20+2=22 ; 2d8+2=5 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+4=16 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+2=8 ; d20+4=7 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+4=13 ; 2d6+4=13 ; d20+4=20 ; 2d6+4=9 ; d20+5=12 ; Thursday June 7th, 2018 10:09:09 AM
Gothruk does a flurry of blows attempting to stun wolf and rider 9. To-Hit=22, Crit! (Briefly forgot I need to confirm criticals ignore 2d8+2 roll) Confirm crit? To-Hit=12. Does not confirm but does do 1D8+2=7 damage and Rider 9 must make a 11 fortitude save or is stunned. Second attack To-Hit=16 hits wolf 9, Damage=8 also must also make an 11 fortitude save or is stunned.
Gothruk also takes a 5ft step to the left to be closer to the rest of the fight.
AOO's if necessary To-Hit=7 Damage=11 To-Hit=13 Damage=13 To-Hit=20 Damage=9
Can Gothruk tell the spiders speed? How long will it take to close the gap? (Perception=12 if necessary)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=11 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+2=5 ; Thursday June 7th, 2018 2:48:23 PM "What! What's coming? Who's coming?", Finnigan yells as he pulls and fires more arrows from his quiver. The battle is all he can think about and is too focused on picking out targets to look for anything else. [perception=11]
Two more arrows fly from his bow hitting the closest wolf that is fighting Kiwi a, but not doing enough damage to drop it (at least on his own) [hit=17,damage=5]
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=19 ; d8+2=10 ; d20+4=18 ; Thursday June 7th, 2018 3:42:15 PM
Elyas loads up another bolt and fires at Rider #2 fighting Kiwina
Hang in there, Kiwina!
19 to hit, 10 damage
perception = 18 Elyas sees the creature Tsak told them about now. I hope that spider is made of grass! I'm going to light it up when it get's closer!
Kiwina blasts the wolves and riders on him with an anything potion color spray. Wolf 1 and both riders are knocked unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 6 rounds.
Tsak hits the wolf on him again.
Sable kills the wolf on him and flanks with Gothruk.
Rolth heals with his potion.
Falco kills the already wounded wolf 8.
Gothruk strikes both wolf and rider, severely injuring both and stunning the wolf.
Finnian lands an arrow in wolf 2. The wolf rears and howls in anger, dumping its unconscious rider on the ground beside it.
Elyas kills the unconscious rider 2 before it hits the ground.
Wolf 2 attacks Kiwina and misses. Wolf 6 attacks Tsak; hits AC 19 for 2 points of damage. The rider and wolf on Gothruk both miss, but the lone wolf hits AC 21 for 4 points of damage.
Those who noticed the woman/spider creature slow down before now realize what caused its earlier hesitation. Originating from a position about one hundred feet away from it, a lightning bolt blasts out, burning an afterimage of its blaze into all looking in that direction, as it strikes the spider creature. Even from this distance, the Petals can smell the ozone of the charged air. The monstrosity screeches in pain.
About forty feet above the ground, racing toward the creature, is what appears to be a whirlwind about six feet tall and the obvious source of the bolt. After firing the bolt, the whirlwind continues to approach, getting to about twenty feet of the spider thing.
About one hundred feet away from the Petals, the spider thing halts its advance to turn and face the new threat. With a gestures of its human-like hand it fires a lightning bolt of its on. This too blazes its imprint on the retinas of all onlookers. When the flash fades, it appears the whirlwind is unharmed. Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You might be mistaken, but it sounds like the whirlwind is laughing.}
Monster identification Knowledge Planes DC 21 Highlight to display spoiler: {The whirlwind is likely a Bralani Azata. A good outsider with spell like abilities that possesses two forms: an elf-like creature that favors archery or a whirlwind flying in the air.}
Knowledge Dungeoneering DC16 Highlight to display spoiler: { The spider lady is a drider, a chaotic evil aberration, poisonous, and able to cast spells. It has spell resistance.}
============================= Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 Unconscious, blinded, stunned 6 rds remaining Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 Unconscious, blinded, stunned 6 rds remaining Rider2 AC 18 Dead by Elyas Wolf2 AC 16 HP 17-5 from Finnian on Kiwina Wolf4 AC 16 HP killed by Sable
Wolf6 AC 16 HP 17-7 on Tsak
Wolf8 AC 16 HP 4 killed by Falco Rider9 AC 18 HP 1 from Gothruk Wolf9 AC 16 HP 2 from Gothruk stunned Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17 on Rolth
Woman/Spider -27 HP from lightning Whirlwind? undamaged.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+7=18 ; 3d6+9=21 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+4=17 ; Thursday June 7th, 2018 11:46:10 PM
Sable swings on Wolf 6 (18), hitting for 21 points of damage - but is still focused on the fight at hand (Perception 12) but now clearly sees the spider/lady and identifies the threat.
”Hey, team, that thing is a drider, a chaotic evil aberration, poisonous, and able to cast spells. As I recall, those things have spell resistance. We got to drop it before it gets to us - don’t know anything about the whirlwind guy.”
Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+7=9 ; d20+3=12 ; d20=7 ; d20=2 ; Friday June 8th, 2018 12:20:44 AM
(Roll: perception = 9)
Kiwina attacks wolf 2 with his spear and hooves, to no avail. He is unable to land a blow.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=20 ; d20+8=28 ; d8+3=11 ; Friday June 8th, 2018 2:43:37 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=20 Pass, Point Blank Attack=28, Damage=11) Tsak, satisfied now that the party is aware of the danger of spider lady, focuses on the wolf attacking him and lets fly with another bolt. His aim is true, the creature dies mid-snarl with a bolt thru its heart. Tsak looks toward Kiwina to see how he can best assist his large friend.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: d20+5=14 ; d20+10=18 ; Friday June 8th, 2018 6:54:44 AM
With a stirring verse in his heart, the somewhat rejuvenated Rolth moves Moonsward to assist bold Kiwina. He takes a mighty glaive swing on wolf 2, but fails to connect in his enthusiasm. (To hit = 14, miss) From his new vantage point, he takes a look around, but doesn't notice much new. (Perception = 18, fail)
magic fang 5/30 Protection from chaos 6/10 Rage 510 Sickened
Falco gives a little cheer when he lands a rare killing blow. If anyone was watching they would notice he even did a little self high five but I am sure no one was watching. The flash of ligntning catches his eye as he see the spider lady batteling a.... cyclone?
"Those things seem to be fighting each other lucky for us. I don't think the spider can hurt the cyclone, it just laughed."
Getting his head back in the fight he again fires his crossbow at number sex.
{Hit: 23 | Dam 2} {Crit Confirm: 21 | Dam: 3}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 13/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d20+5=6 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=3 ; d8+2=4 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=17 ; 2d6+4=15 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+4=22 ; 2d6+4=13 ; Friday June 8th, 2018 12:02:34 PM
Gothruk fails his perceptioon check. Gothruk flurry of blows wolf and rider 9 To-Hit=16, Hit's wolf 9, Damage=4 To-Hit=3
He also takes a 5ft step back, he dosn't like having enemies right in his face.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=9 ; Friday June 8th, 2018 1:50:44 PM
elyas fires another errant bolt, having trouble picking out a good target in the mess of melee.
Let's finish these guys off! even if that spider is busy right now, more are sure to be coming!
"I see it now, that's a driver, evil as they come," he pulls out an arrow. "aberration" he fires and misses. "poisonous" pulls out another arrow. "Casts spells" Fires [natural 1...] [b]"resists spells" [b]
Missed both shots, badly...
Hope is in the air: Round 8--DM Post d20+6=22 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+5=21 ; 3d6=10 ; Saturday June 9th, 2018 3:18:52 PM
Sable kills Wolf 6 and informs the others about driders.
Kiwina unsuccessfully attacks wolf 2 with his spear and hooves.
Tsak severely wounds wolf 2, aiding his friend. [changed targets since Saved kill Tsak’s stated target]
[b]Rolth moves in to assist Kiwina, but is unable to land a hit on Wolf 2.
[b]Falco sees the Sable slay the wolf on Tsak (wolf 6) and changes his target the one on Gothruk. Even with cover, he scores a damaging hit.
Gothruk finishes off wolf 9 and moves back a bit.
Elyas misses with his crossbow and shouts encouragement to the other Petals.
The Petals are finishing off the dark brigade. Despite heavy losses, the madly continue to fight on. Well, the two conscious ones do. The rider, despite being nearly dead from its wounds, nimbly dismounts its slain wolf and advances on Gothruk, missing horribly.
The seriously wounded, but still fighting wolf (the conscious one) attacks Kiwina and misses as well.
Beyond that melee, the drider has apparently decided to disregard the cyclone for now and advances toward the Petals. She ends the round about forty feet away from the closest ones.
The cyclone keeps pace with the drider, continuing to hover about twenty feet above the ground. It releases a scouring blast of wind that lashes in a straight line toward the evil creature. It nimbly dodges to one side, avoiding some but not all of the damaging blast.
A voice issues from the cyclone, resonant and surprisingly melodic considering it is coming from a whirling maelstrom, ”Madame Hushfoot, sends her compliments. I hope you do not mind me softening up the drider a bit. How else may I aid thee?”
Knowledge Local DC 15. Highlight to display spoiler: {One of the Iron Dragons, commonly known as “Tink” has the surname Hushfoot.}
============================= Rider1 AC 18 HP 8 Unconscious, blinded, stunned 5 rds remaining Wolf1 AC 16 HP 17 Unconscious, blinded, stunned 5 rds remaining Wolf2 AC 16 HP 12-11 by Tsak on Kiwina Wolf6 AC 16 Dead by Sable Rider9 AC 18 HP 1 on Gothruk Wolf9 AC 16 Dead by Gothruk Wolf12 AC 16 HP 17-5 by Falco on Gothruk
Woman/Spider -32 HP Talking Cyclone undamaged.
Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+3=4 ; d20=18 ; d20=10 ; d6=6 ; Saturday June 9th, 2018 5:30:11 PM
Kiwina attempts another round of attacks on wolf 2. (to hits: 4, 18, 10) One hoof lands squarely on the beast (6 points).
"Our thanks to Madame Hushfoot. I have a concern, and you might be able to put my mind at ease. We would be unable to tell if any small creatures generated by the original towering monstrosity tried hiding in the grass. Can the ones who sent you?"
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20+3=17 ; d20+3=17 ; 2d6+5=11 ; 2d6+5=9 ; Saturday June 9th, 2018 6:01:07 PM
Sable will QuickDraw his bow, firing twice at the Drider. (17 & 17 - hope that hits - if so, then for 11 and 9 magical damage for the hits)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 13/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d20+2=6 ; d20+2=17 ; Sunday June 10th, 2018 5:30:26 AM
Gothruk's flurry of blows is softened enough by the enemies armour for him to remain standing. To-Hit=6, To-Hit=17
He pays little attention to the Drider, more concerned with the rider and mount in his face attacking him.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: d20+5=24 ; d10+5=13 ; d20+13=30 ; d4+1=4 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=31 ; 2d4=4 ; d20+12=27 ; d4=2 ; Sunday June 10th, 2018 7:12:36 AM "Our regards to Madame Hushfoot and yourself, Sir! Up the Irons! There is plenty of worthy prey on the field today, so we mind not the sharing. As far as your offer of assistance, my centaur friend and I are afflicted by the bloodgrass sickness, and three of us are wounded most grievously--minotaur, centaur, and liontaur. Alas, we have no priest to make us speedily whole. If there us aught that you can do about these things, it would aid our cause greatly."
With that said, Rolth turns back to the business at hand. He swings his glaive at wolf 2, nearly severing its head with a killing blow. (To hit = 24, damage = 13) He turns his attention to the unconscious rider 1 and wolf 1 at his feet, attacking them in succession. He claws the rider's throat out, and even manages to scratch the wolf. Most satisfying! (Bite vs rider 1= 30, 4hp damage, Paw 1 vs rider 1 = CRIT, 4hp damage, Paw 2 vs wolf 1 = 27, 2 hp damage.)
magic fang 6/30 Protection from chaos 7/10 Rage 6/10 Sickened
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Glaive +5 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4 x2| Magic Fang Bite +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: Sunday June 10th, 2018 7:22:38 AM
Addendum: Rolth also takes a five foot step up
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+3=22 ; d20+4=12 ; 4d6=16 ; Sunday June 10th, 2018 8:46:33 AM
Elyas sees the incoming spider as the bigger threat and focuses on it, leaving the wounded to the rest of the petals. he conjures up a beam of fire and sends it at the Drider.
22 to beat SR 12 vs touch AC to hit 16 damage
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=15 ; d20+5=11 ; Sunday June 10th, 2018 5:44:31 PM
Finnian fires twice, but can't seem to make his shots land. He silently curses his inaccuracy.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=10 ; Monday June 11th, 2018 3:54:45 AM
(Point Blank Attack=10) Tsak finds the tumult of close quarters combat exhilarating, but also exhausting. Deciding to mop up the fallen foes before they can rejoin the fray he takes aim at the prone wolf (#1) near Rolth, but misses his target.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=20 ; Monday June 11th, 2018 7:15:05 AM "Yes we thank her a lot. The fact that the Iron Dragons have sent help tells me this battle is truly of importance. Lets see if I can weaken drider a bit more."
He gestures and tosses a bit of ground mica towards the creature causing an explosion of golden particles to spring forth around the drider.
[ooc: Glitterdust DC17 Will of blinded}
He looks back to the cyclone.
"Do you have a name we can call you? Might be easier. Also if you would watch and let us know what is coming next that would be a help."
"Clean up in wave one" Round 9--DM Post d20+9=24 ; d20+5=7 ; 3d6=10 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+3=5 ; Monday June 11th, 2018 8:09:39 PM
Kiwina kills the remaining conscious wolf.
Sable fires at the drider. Neither shot is able to penetrate its thick skin.
Gothruk attacks the wolf and rider on him. One hit scores on the wolf. The 17 will hit the wolf, AC 16. Please roll damage. Note that 12 points will kill it.
Seeing no active foes nearby, Rolth tears into the enchanted ones at his feet, killing the rider and sorely wounding the wolf. I applied the damage from wolf 2, slain by Kiwina, to the unconscious wolf 1.
Elya sends a blaze of fire to the drider. Despite the drider’s innate resistance to magic, the clever wizard is able to make his spell count.
Finnian fires twice without scoring a hit.
Tsak fires at the unconscious wolf, but his arrow glances off its tough hide. The AC of the unconscious wolf is 15 vs. ranged attacks; 7 vs. melee.
Falco attempts to blind the drider with glitterdust but the spider thing manages to avert her eyes successfully.
The remaining active wolf and rider are unable to land an attack on Gothruk.
The cyclone responds, ”My name is Adrastos,” with this the cyclone dips as if bowing. ”I see no other creatures, but if I should, I will certainly inform thee.” He then lashes the drider with another blast of air. This time she does not avoid it. The drider takes 10 more points of damage.
The cyclone then moves closer. ”Alas, I have no remedy for thy illness, but I can assist with some healing, albeit limited.” It then moves close to Rolth.
The drider charges Sable and strikes him soundly with its heavy mace. He can see its fanged mouth dripping poisonous blood and can smell its sickly sweet breath as it closes with him. Sable can make an AoO against AC 18 Sable takes 5 points of damage.
============================= Rider1 AC 18 Dead by Rolth Wolf1 AC 16 HP 4 remaining Unconscious, blinded, stunned 4 rds remaining Wolf2 AC 16 Dead by Kiwina Rider9 AC 18 HP 1 on Gothruk Wolf12 AC 16 HP 12-? by Gothruk on Gothruk
Woman/Spider AC 20 Touch 12 SR 22 -58 HP (bloodied) Adrastos AC ? Undamaged
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/34 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+5 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4 x2| Rake (2) +5 1d4+3 x2|Magic Fang d20+7=19 ; d8+5=8 ; d20+5=24 ; d4=1 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+6=21 ; d4+1=5 ; d4=1 ; Monday June 11th, 2018 10:23:45 PM
Rolth, realizing that his magical boons and protections are fading fast, hopes that Adrastos can heal him quickly or catch up and heal him after his "CHARGE!" He drops his glaive and draws his morning star as he charges up to the drider.
(Morning star to hit = 19; potential damage = 8) (Paw 1 to hit = 24, damage = 1) (Paw 2 to hit = 18, potential damage = 1) (Rake 1 to hit = 9, miss) (Rake 2 to hit = 8, miss) (Bite to hit = 21, damage = 5)
Summary: Drider’s effective AC could be reduced 18 or less for Rolth by either a flanking buddy moving up or a charging AC penalty from the drider’s last action. So:
If AC 20, then damage = 6 If AC 18 or less, then damage = 15
Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened 2d6=2 ; Monday June 11th, 2018 11:26:40 PM
Kiwina moves (5') next to it and delivers a coup de grace to wolf 1. In his sickened state, it does not do much damage (2 hp).
(OOC: If the defender survives the damage, he must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + damage dealt) or die. Or, if the -2 for being sickened applies after the damage is doubled, then Kiwina should have rolled 2d6+2 and does a total of 4 hp.)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 16/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=10 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2018 12:53:03 AM
(Attack=10) Unsure if he's doing the right thing Tsak heeds Rolth's cry and runs toward the 8 legged freak. Closing the distance he raises his falchion, but his mighty blow runs wide of the monster.
Sable (Don) ( HP 26/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant d20=10 ; d20+8=13 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2018 2:44:40 AM
Sable attempts to gore the incoming drider, but misses (10) - having just a bow in hand. Sable takes a 5’ Step, flanking the Drider and quick draws the magical battle axe to swing - still misses (AC 13).
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 10/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=15 ; d6+1=4 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2018 8:31:17 AM
Falco steps forward and flicks his wrist at one of the attackers (12) as he mumbles a magic word causing a dart of acid to fly at the target.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 13/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d8+2=3 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=21 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=6 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2018 11:31:16 AM
Gothruk deals 3 damage to the wolf from last round. Gothruk shatters the skull of the last remaining Goblin-thing To-Hit=20, Damage=3 He then hits the wolf for another 6 damage and must make a save to avoid the effects of his last stunning blow. To-Hit= 21, Damage=6. 11 Fortitude save or stunned.
He then takes a 5ft step onto the goblins dead body working his way over to help his party with the spider monstrosity.
I'll be there in a sec!
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=21 ; d20+5=13 ; d8+2=7 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2018 11:49:36 AM
Seeing Gothruk and Falco taking care of the last of the wolves Finnian turns his attention to the drider. What a foul creature he thinks to himself before moving out of Rolths way and firing at it. One arrow flies wide, but the other finds it's mark [hit = 21, damage = 7]
(Roll 20 is down, so I don't know if I was in Rolth's way or not, but I shouldn't be anymore)
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=14 ; d8+2=7 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2018 2:33:12 PM
Even though his spell worked to scorch the drider a little bit, Elyas can tell that it came incredibly close to failing. As his allies pile around the creature, he decides to stick with his enchanted crossbow to have a better chance of landing a hit.
He comes close, but is not quite able to find the mark. 14 to hit 7 damage on a hit
"A moment's pause...--DM Post d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2018 11:32:25 PM
Rolth charges the drider and tears into it star, tooth, and claw for 15 points total damage.
Kiwina delivers a coup de grace on the unconscious wolf. The body flexes at the blow then relaxes as its life departs. [the -2 from sickened condition applies to total damage of the attack, so 4 hp of damage]
Tsak engages the drider, but his attack misses the mark.
Sable attacks the drider, but also is unable to score a hit.
Falco hits wolf 12 for 4 points of damage.
Gothruk kills the rider and finishes the job on killing wolf 12.
Finnian takes careful aim at the drider. His second shot sinks solidly into the junction of the humanoid and spider bodies. It spasms, a look of surprise on its face, then all eight legs collapse and its head whips forward, hitting the ground with a resounding thump.
Elyas’ shots fire wide, but the battle is already over.
All enemies have been defeated! …..At least for now.
The cyclone moves toward Rolth. ”A brave attack! Well done worthy warriors and wizards all of you,” he exclaims. It is a bit disconcerting to hear a voice coming from a whirling windstorm with no visible face or mouth. It stops near to him and extends an appendage of whirling mist and dust toward the liontaur. A glow erupts from this extension and passes over to Rolth. It feels warm and soothing and his many wounds heal considerably. Rolth heals 22 hit points.
Spellcraft DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {Adrastos just cast cure serious wounds.}
”I spoke too soon regarding the absence of other foes. I see motion in the grass some distance away in the direction of the Sarr. You do, however, have a little time to restore and prepare before another assault. I regret that I have limited healing power. I can heal but one more time this day. After I have done so, I will fly up to take a better look at what comes.
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Wolf1 AC 16 Dead by Kiwina Rider9 AC 18 Dead Wolf12 AC 16 Dead
Drider Dead Adrastos Undamaged
Kiwina (Steve M) (8/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened Wednesday June 13th, 2018 12:05:41 AM "I would not refuse the healing, nor do I expect would several of us." Kiwina says. "Depending on how much time we have, we can also use a wand to cure light wounds." Kiwina takes this opportunity to retrieve dropped weapons.
Depending on the time available, he would also like to better prepare for the next skirmish, to get a look at what's coming, and to inspect the grass.
Rolth (BatMark) 27/28hp Wednesday June 13th, 2018 1:22:06 AM
Rolth thanks the departing whirlwind heartily, if wearily, as the red fog of rage drops from his eyes. He will move to pick up his glaive, check on his battered friends, and steel himself for the next wave.
"Well done, Petals, I am proud of us all! OUR Land, OUR Land, ALL of Domi’s children! We will hold the circle!"
(End rage, begin fatigue)
Magic fang 8/30 Protection from Chaos 9/10 Rage 7/10 (ended for now) Sickened Fatigued (1/14)
Sable (Don) ( HP 26/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Vigilant Wednesday June 13th, 2018 2:57:41 AM
As Sable picks up any of his dropped weapons on the battle field, he says ”Friend Adrastos, please heal Kiwina as he is most gravely hurt. I can use the wand to cure some others, possibly starting with Falco.”
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 13/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened Wednesday June 13th, 2018 3:15:01 AM I will take a hit from the cure light wounds wand, Kiwina should receive Adrastos's other heal, he valiantly held off many enemies on the left flank.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=15 ; Wednesday June 13th, 2018 6:46:13 AM
Falco fails to identify the spell that was cast but has a good guess given the contextual clues. He glances down at the grass and then takes one knee running a hand over the sargrass and smiling. Wonderful. He starts paying attention again when Sable speaks.
"Oh, don't worry about me. I am ok."
{ooc: I did not update my header when we came here, basically I am a bad player.}
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=7 ; Wednesday June 13th, 2018 6:55:34 AM
(Healing Potion=7HP (OOC should be 1D8+1, can I make it 8?)) Tsak gathers his gear and his thoughts. Noting the number of bumps, scrapes and bruises he grabs the heal potion out of his back pack and swallows it down... blaargh, quickly followed by some water to rinse out his mouth. Why does anything good for you have to taste so bad?
How's everyone doing? Ready for round two?
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield Wednesday June 13th, 2018 1:03:29 PM
Elyas relaxes slightly as the Drider falls.
I am ready for more to come. I will give us all a bit of protection again as more creatures come. I still have a few spells ready for the next wave, but they will not last forever...
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+1=2 ; d8+1=9 ; d20+7=12 ; Wednesday June 13th, 2018 2:50:04 PM
Finnian waits to see if Kiwina receives healing from the giant whirlwind before approaching a hurt comrade and giving some healing of his own. [reroll that 1 and get an 8 much better] that's 9 HP to Gothruk. here you go my friend you fought well, but we must prepare for whatever comes next. he approaches the whirlwind and extends a hand of his own Adrostos, you have all of our thanks for your aid
"An interlude. Rounds 11-16...--DM Post d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday June 13th, 2018 10:11:45 PM
Kiwina takes the break in hostilities to recover.
Rolth thanks the whirlwind and relaxes his rage.
Sable also regroups and proposes Kiwina as the recipient of healing and proposes the use of the wand.
Gothruk seconds the need to heal Kiwina and requests healing from the wand.
Falco enjoys the momentary respite and being in the sargrass.
Tsak gathers his gear and his thoughts and uses the pause to take a healing potion. . Yes, add the 1 to the d8 roll result for 8 points of healing.
Elyas pauses to ponder their position.
Finnian provides some much needed healing to Gothruk.
Adrastos hovers over to Kiwina and reaches out a whirling limb to heal him. Kiwina heals 25 hitpoints.
He then speeds off in the direction of the maddened Sarr gaining elevation as he goes. After a brief pause he returns and lands among the Petals. Before their eyes his form changes. Where the whirlwind was, now stands an elf-life creature a little over six feet tall, lithe yet muscular. On his back hangs a strung bow and quiver and a scimitar rests on his waist. His hair is long and silvery white, so white that it almost sears the retina. His most distinctive features, however, are his eyes. The irises swirl with perpetually changing color, varying with no discernible pattern various shades of blue, green, brown, purple, and gold.
He bows to the group then stands straight as a soldier giving a report, ”I see approaching your position three reptiles draconic in appearance, but only six feet in length. They appear maddened by the bloodgrass corruption and intent upon attack. At the rate they are moving I suspect they will be here in about twenty seconds. He approaches Sable, then reaching out asks, Brave warrior, may I bestow upon thee some minor protection? It alters thy outline making it more difficult for foes to harm thee.
Spellcraft DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: {He appears to be describing a blur spell.}
[You have a total of 6 rounds of actions: two while Adrastos acted and scouted then four more until the reptiles arrive. In the next player post describe what actions you will be taking during those rounds, if any. During that time Adrastos we be casting buff spells on six more of you (assuming you consent). In the next DM post, the creatures will come into view in the tall grass about 60 feet from the Petals.]
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Adrastos AC ? Undamaged
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d8+1=7 ; d20+7=9 ; Wednesday June 13th, 2018 11:01:52 PM
(OOC: Six rounds gives enough time for everyone who is wounded to get a CLW if they want it.)
"We don't know how long this will go on." Kiwina notes as he prepares for the next attack. He takes one cure from the wand, and uses another anything potion to give himself some mage armor. Like I should have done before the first attack, he thinks ruefully. Then he tries to spot the approaching lizards (perception = 9), equipped with longspear again.
Ongoing effects: Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Mage Armor: +4 AC for an hour (changes noted in header)
Rolth (BatMark) AC14 27/28hp Thursday June 14th, 2018 2:43:14 AM
Rolth moves to line up behind the remaining grease spell, which might slow the advance somewhat. He hopes others will join him. He is still fatigued unless Adrastos can lift that condition—Rolth will definitely ask for that, and is gratefully accepts any buff on offer, given his current sickened state. He will switch to his Morningstar and shield, but hold his attacks until he can make a full attack series.
Magic Fang 14/30 Fatigued 7/14 sickened (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday June 14th, 2018 3:59:22 AM
Feeling zesty and full of life after quaffing the disgusting potion Tsak will happily take any buffs should they be offered. If others are better suited for what the creature has in mind, then that's ok too.
He decides to start the fight with his crossbow and looks for a suitable place where he will have a clear shot without endangering the petals that will engage in melee.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=18 ; Thursday June 14th, 2018 5:46:06 AM
Sable will spend one charge of the wand on any that ask, using a round of action each time - he will do so on himself and will accept the blur spell on himself (Spellcraft 18).
Otherwise, he will prepare to shoot the lizards once the come into view/range.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Thursday June 14th, 2018 7:06:21 AM
{Spellcraft: Auto Succeed}
"Sounds like they are under the effects of the spell blur. Will make them hard to hit.
Falco readies a spell for when the creatures are closer.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened d8+1=3 ; d8+1=6 ; Thursday June 14th, 2018 3:07:27 PM
Gothruk asks for two hits of the wand (Who can actually use that btw?) then readies himself along the back line similar to before.
If any of the corpses are going to get underfoot he quickly picks them up and hefts them aside.
Gothruk will be happy to receive a buff seeing as he was hit a couple times during the last bit of fighting.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+7=24 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=7 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=4 ; Thursday June 14th, 2018 8:00:07 PM
Finnian doesn't have much I. The way of buffs, if anyone else needs a wanding he can do that but other than that he is going to cast entangle where they should come out of the grass and then just preparing to unload at them when they come into view.
Entangle DC 13. 2 well placed shots [natural 20 on both, but no confirm] for 10 damage
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield Thursday June 14th, 2018 8:43:23 PM
Elyas reloads his weapon and gets ready
He will cast another protective aura the round before the action starts, giving everyone +1 deflection ac.
"Those wyrms are definitely not friendly. Round 17--DM Post d20+7=16 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=22 ; Thursday June 14th, 2018 9:08:04 PM
Kiwina takes the temporary cessation in hostilities to heal an improve his armor class. He stands ready with his longspear. For your information. A longspear has the brace ability. If you use a readied action to set a brace weapon against a charge, you deal double damage on a successful hit against a charging creature.
Adrastos responds to his request to end his fatigue, ”Alas, this is a power I possess not.’
Tsak accepts the aid of Adrastos and stands ready with his crossbow.
Sable heals up the Petals with the wand and stands ready with his bow.
Falco awaits the appearance of the creatures.
Gothruk clears out some of the corpses and heals a bit.
Finnian casts entangle in front of the Petals.
Elyas prepares to shoot.
Adrastos cheerfully casts blur on Rolth, Kiwina, Tsak, Sable, and Gothruk. He then looks up to check around. He stops his casting and stares intently in the direction of the party to your right. It appears that that group is being attacked by two bipedal lizards nearly forty feet tall. Not too far behind the beasts, creatures that appear to be composed of fire are closing in on those heroes as well.
Adrastos’ shoulders straighten as he raises to his full height, ”I think I am needed elsewhere. Forgive my hasty departure”, and with those words he transforms back to the whirlwind and flies toward the threatened party. ”Fare well,” he calls as he speeds away.
Soon after his departure you see the three lizards you were expecting break cover about sixty feet in front of you. You recognize them as taztylwyrms like you encountered before, but unlike the one that aided you, these are coated and dripping and blood and appear ready to charge.
Tsak, Elyas and Sable may take their shots at the tatzlywyrms when they appear as part of last round’s action. Falco may cast a spell as a readied action if he chooses. In the future, specify what spell you are readying. Finnian scores two shots on the center one.
Because of the entangle the wyrms will not be able to close next round even though all three saved.
============= Tatzlwyrm 1 AC 15 HP 28 Tatzlwyrm 2 AC 15 HP 18 hit by Finnian Tatzlwrym 3 AC 15 HP 28
[Blur provides a 20% miss chance to any attack against a creature so protected. The duration is 60 rounds (for simplicity, use this number even though it is off by a few rounds for the first recipient.]
Rolth (BatMark) AC15 27/28hp d20+2=8 ; d10+2=5 ; Thursday June 14th, 2018 9:34:03 PM
Rolth lets his fatigue get the better of him and growls at Gothruk, "Perhaps you can better protect our little ones from the front line. Otherwise our front line is sparse and our enemies can gang up on us. Just leave space for spell and shot.". Rolth readies a morningstar strike when a warm closes, choosing a wounded one if posssible. (To hit = 8,dam 5)
Blur 1/60 Magic Fang 15/30 Fatigued 8/14 sickened (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
(OOC: yay, something to do in the airport! Almost home, one more hop from Atlanta.)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=10 ; Thursday June 14th, 2018 9:56:04 PM
(Attack=10) Tsak finds his first bolt misses the mark. I can switch to melee and help hold the line as required.
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened Thursday June 14th, 2018 11:27:43 PM
Kiwina shifts position slightly to tighten up the front line, and waits for the lizards to come. If they charge, he is ready to set his spear.
Ongoing effects: Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks. Blur: 1/60 (20% miss chance) Mage Armor: +4 AC for an hour (changes noted in header)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+3=13 ; d20+3=9 ; Friday June 15th, 2018 4:12:58 AM
Sable misses with both shots, puts away his bow and quick draws his greatsword - awaiting the charge of the enraged worms in line with the others.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 6/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Friday June 15th, 2018 6:53:33 AM
Now that they are closer Falco begins casting a spell with the idea of completing ti as they get a little closer.
{Readied Action: Glitterdust DC17 - Cast when at least two are in the area drawn on map}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+4=9 ; 2d6+4=10 ; d20+4=6 ; 2d6+4=14 ; d20+4=13 ; 2d6+4=8 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d6+4=8 ; Friday June 15th, 2018 7:25:55 AM
Gothruk responds to Rolth's growl, Though I would consider it an honour to fight amongst the front lines, I cannot wear armour without restricting my movements and I leave myself open to counter attack a lot during battle. He says a little sheepishly. I am also not as durable as the rest of you forward pillars. I feel I am best in the middle where i can move to the front if necessary but also providing protection and hitting enemies hard while also not being taken down an a number of seconds.
Gothruk readies an attack and, over-emboldened by his impact on the last fight, doesn't manage to get very many good hits in..
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=11 ; d20+4=9 ; Friday June 15th, 2018 8:29:34 AM
Finnian gets too cock and fires 2 arrows where he expects the wyrms to be, but seems to forget that he cast entangle and both arrows fall well short.
"Thank you for your aid Adrastos" Finnian says as the giant whirlwind heads to aid another group.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=18 ; d8+2=3 ; Friday June 15th, 2018 2:37:14 PM
Elyas fires a shot at Wyrm #1 18 to hit, 3 damage for the readied shot.
As the wyrms approach, Elyas uses a protective ward to give all within 10' a +1 bonus to AC (deflection), then reloads his crossbow
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=18 ; Friday June 15th, 2018 7:43:33 PM
Sable will spend one charge of the wand on any that ask, using a round of action each time - he will do so on himself and will accept the blur spell on himself (Spellcraft 18).
Otherwise, he will prepare to shoot the lizards once the come into view/range.
"Those wyrms are definitely not friendly. Round 18--DM Post d20+5=25 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=13 ; Saturday June 16th, 2018 8:51:53 PM
Rolth readies a morningstar strike when a warm closes, choosing a wounded one if posssible. (To hit = 8,dam 5)
Tsak’s bolt misses the mark.
Kiwina sets for a charge. They will charge next round, so roll to hit and damage (double damage for set spear).
Sable misses with both shots and switches to greatsword. You will get an attack of opportunity as they close, against their charging AC (AC 13).
Falco casts [i]glitterdust on two of the worms. One stops in confusion, obviously blinded by the light.
Gothruk uses his great reach to cover the front. The writhing grass animated by Finnian’s spell is slowing down their approach, so none of them close yet.
Finnian fails to land a shot and thanks Adrastos.
Elyas hits Wyrm 1 and give a protective ward to those near him.
The wyrms move forward, but are hindered by the entangle spell. One is blinded by the glitterdust. The one on the Petals’ left gets entangled by the vegetation and cannot move forward.
Beyond the tatzylwrms, the sky erupts. The flash of fire and lightning glares brightly followed by a resounding boom that threatens to deafen the Petals. With the sound comes a blast of wind that pushes and tears at everyone and everything in its path.
Then the colossus in the center of the circle calls out in a deep voice that is felt as much as it is heard, ”ALL OF THE SARGRASS IS AT MY COMMAND, MY CHILDREN WILL PROTECT ME! YOU CANNOT WITHSTAND ITS CONCENTRATED POWER!”
You see another eruption and more waves of creatures form in its wake, heading outward in all directions. This time it is much more obvious that the behemoth has decreased in size yet again.
============= Tatzlwyrm 1 AC 15 HP 25 entangled; hit by Elyas Tatzlwyrm 2 AC 15 HP 18 hit by Finnian Tatzlwrym 3 AC 15 HP 28 Blind
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+4=13 ; d20+4=19 ; d6=1 ; Sunday June 17th, 2018 9:31:38 AM
When he sees the wurms begin their charge, Kiwina sets his spear for the attack (to hit = 13, misses).
Since the spear is a ranged weapon, if he is able to as the wurm approaches, Kiwina also makes an AOO with a hoof (to hit = 19, damage = 1).
(OOC: Because of his sickened condition, the to hit rolls are two high by 2)
Ongoing effects: Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks. Blur: 1/60 (20% miss chance) Mage Armor: +4 AC for an hour (changes noted in header) +1 deflection to AC (within 10' of Elyas) also noted in header
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below d20+2=14 ; d8+1=8 ; d20=15 ; d4-2=2 ; d20=14 ; d4-2=0 ; Sunday June 17th, 2018 6:06:24 PM
Rolth drops his readied attack in order to be prepared to counterattack with a full attack. He gives a fierce shout out to the Petals’ casters, who have done a great job controlling the battlefield.
Protective Ward +1 AC (deflection) 1/3 Fatigued 9/14 -2 STR, -2 DEX (so -1 to hit, -1 dam, -1 AC, -1 REF), no run or charge Magic Fang 16/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected) Blur 2/60 (20% miss chance) sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=13 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=7 ; Sunday June 17th, 2018 9:20:02 PM
Finnian fires again, this time at the Entangled Tatzlworm furthest away.
Not sure if the AC takes into account the -4 to DEX, but if it does the first shot might hit, if not the second one does.
Attack 1 = 13, 2 Damage Attack 2 = 20, 7 Damage
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=12 ; d8+2=7 ; Sunday June 17th, 2018 10:22:16 PM
Elyas fires at the blinded wyrm, its outline still covered in glowing dust. He continues to watch for larger targets coming their way to use his remaining spells on, but doesn't want to waste them on these critters.
Let's get rid of these quickly, more are on the way! we certainly don't want to get overwhelmed here or they might break through!
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred, Shielded (2) d20+4=13 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+4=17 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=23 ; 2d6+4=11 ; 2d20+4=31 ; d20+4=8 ; 2d6+4=10 ; Monday June 18th, 2018 3:38:25 AM
Gothruk continues standing ready... waiting to hit stuff... ..watching... ..for the first thing to come into range.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Monday June 18th, 2018 6:35:52 AM "Looks like I got one of them at least."
Glad his spell was somehwhat effective he fires off another acid dart at the blind creature.
Battlefield control. Round 19--DM Post Monday June 18th, 2018 9:59:27 PM
Kiwina and Rolth are ready for the tatzlywyrms, but the spells prevent any foes from closing this round.
Finnian hits the entangled wyrm 1 twice.
Elyas hits the blinded wyrm 3.
As the center wyrm charges, Gothruk connects with his readied attack, then as it moves forward he connects again, killing it as it reaches the grease area.
Falco attacks the blinded wyrm 3. Numbers did not produce. Try again against AC 11.
Tatzlwyrm 1 Escapes the entangle and moves closer to Kiwina, but is slowed by the entangle.
Tatzlwyrm 2 charges, to be hit by Gothruk’s readied action. Then as it reaches the greased area it slips, but is slain by Gothruk’s AoO before it hits the ground.
Tatzlwrym 3 spends its entire turn getting its vision back. It is no longer blinded and it manages to resist being entangled.
Beyond the wyrms you can see creatures advancing in all directions, including toward the Petals. Anything heading towards the Petals is still too far away to see.
============= Tatzlwyrm 1 AC 15 HP 16 Tatzlwyrm 2 DEAD by Gothruk Tatzlwrym 3 AC 15 HP 21
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+2=16 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+2=4 ; Monday June 18th, 2018 11:15:11 PM
Kiwina remains ready to attack the lizard as it approaches, setting the spear if it charges.
(to hit = 16, damage = 6 normal or 10 against a charge; AOO = 4)
Ongoing effects: Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks. Blur: 3/60 (20% miss chance) Mage Armor: +4 AC for an hour (changes noted in header) +1 deflection to AC (within 10' of Elyas) also noted in header
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below d20+8=26 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2018 1:01:31 AM
Rolth will keep his same strategy, counterattacking with a full attack after being approached by a wurm or other foe. He keeps a sharp lookout for new hazards. (perception = 26)
Protective Ward +1 AC (deflection) 2/3 Fatigued 10/14 -2 STR, -2 DEX (so -1 to hit, -1 dam, -1 AC, -1 REF), no run or charge Magic Fang 17/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected) Blur 3/60 (20% miss chance) sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=25 ; 3d6+9=24 ; 3d6+9=17 ; d20+5=21 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2018 1:08:36 AM
AOO for when a Wurm gets to Sable (possibly this round) - CRIT - 21 AC to confirm for 24+17 (41 HP of damage).
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=12 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2018 3:33:09 AM
(Attack=12) Tsak comes to with a start. Did I fall asleep, was I dreaming? Those creatures look a lot closer than I remember. He rouses himself, sights a wyrm and fires a bolt at it, but misses.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=9 ; d6+1=6 ; d20+4=7 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2018 6:31:22 AM
Last Round Attack: Hit: 9, Dam 6
Falco again fires another acid dart but has little hope that it will connect. {Hit: 7}
This is not going well for me. Somehow it all just feels off now.... am I just doing the wrong thing with my life?
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+5=21 ; d20+5=23 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=6 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2018 2:47:31 PM
Finnian fires again at the one that he just hit [#1] and turns the creature into a pin cushion. [hit =21 & 23, Damage 4 & 6]
[total of 10 damage, 12 if within 30 feet. No roll 20 on my phone]
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=26 ; d20+6=8 ; d8+2=9 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2018 3:27:53 PM
Elyas takes another shot at number 3, hitting it quite solidly. He is happy to see one of the wyrms smashed to the ground by his companions!
25 to hit, only a 7 to confirm the critical. 8 damage.
(sorry, I rolled before roll20 loaded completely. the roll was for something within 30ft. i corrected the numbers in my text)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred, Shielded (2) d20+4=13 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=14 ; 2d6+4=15 ; d20+4=6 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+4=10 ; 2d6+4=8 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2018 6:15:50 PM
Gothruk readies for another to approach. You did well Finnian and Falco, they can barely even approach! You've made dangerous foes almost laughable.
Battlefield control. Round 20--DM Tuesday June 19th, 2018 9:23:58 PM
Sable stands ready as wyrm 3 charges he and Rolth. Before the tatzlwyrm can close, he separates its head from its body.
Rolth remains ready to attack, but Sable makes it unnecessary.
Tsak fires but misses.
Falco fires another acid dart, but fails to land it. [i]last round missed, too. Touch AC 10 while charging.
Finnian has found the target and hits wyrm 1 twice, severely wounded it.
Elyas confirms Sables kill on wyrm 3.
Though severely wounded and hindered by the entanglement tatzlwyrm 1 charges toward Kinnian only to be laid low by the ready Gothruk.
Kiwina’s readied attack proves unnecessary.
The Petals have cleared there zone, at least for now.
The vigilant Rolth Highlight to display spoiler: {sees that something is indeed coming from the second wave of creatures created and released by the maddened Sarr. He cannot make out what it is, but it is moving along the ground rapidly. Whatever they are, there appear to be a lot of them. Rolth estimates they have about five rounds before they come into view.}
Given the short respite, you can see what is happening to either side. Judging by the flashing lightning, Adrastos seems to have joined the fray to your right. As you watch, one of the giant lizards topple, apparently slain.
On your left, those heroes continue to be fighting giants and spellcasters. From this distance, it is difficult to tell how the heroes are faring.
============= Tatzlwyrm 1 DEAD By Finnian and Gothruk Tatzlwrym 3 DEAD by Sable
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+4=17 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2018 11:21:10 PM
Kiwina takes advantage of the respite to examine the grass around them, trying to assess two things. (Know nature = 17) If he used alchemist's fire on an opponent, would a splash be likely to ignite the grasses, and if the grass started burning, would it spread slowly enough to escape?
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=29 ; Wednesday June 20th, 2018 2:20:50 AM
Standing ready and switching back to bow for the next wave, if any, Sable scans the scene - right and left and ahead. (Perception 29)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Wednesday June 20th, 2018 7:02:59 AM
Falso takes a deep breath and drops to one knee.
My magic, it feels wrong in my brain. I am not surprised I am ineffective. The grass... what doe it want of me? Faith in it?
Falco is clearly having an existential crisis.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield Wednesday June 20th, 2018 2:11:40 PM
Elyas takes a moment to ready himself again, searching for the next target.
"Well done my friends! that went surprisingly well.
"Does anyone see what came out of the big guy in that last wave? it should be getting to us soon whatever it is."
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=21 ; Wednesday June 20th, 2018 4:06:01 PM
Finnian let's out a sigh of relief and draws a few arrows from his rapidly depleting quiver and sticks them point down into the ground next to him. He then grabs the last full quiver out of his pack and straps it to his belt. He scans the grass for the next wave. "I didn't, he says to Elyas, " but you are right. We need to stay on guard."
[perception = 21]
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=27 ; Wednesday June 20th, 2018 5:00:33 PM
(Perception=27) Tsak is unhappy with his efforts in this fight and silently vows to do better. He takes a moment to concentrate on all his senses to gain any insight on what else may be coming the way of the petals.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below Wednesday June 20th, 2018 5:45:50 PM "More great work, Petals! We have many hostiles inbound on ground level, moving fast. I’d say we have about 30 seconds before they reach us! Let’s not repeat the mistake of letting them swarm only a few melee combatants when they get here. Meanwhile, I quite like the shorty stuff you guys have been doing."
(OOC: That’s 5 rounds before the ones Rolth spotted reach us.)
Protective Ward +1 AC (deflection) 3/3 Fatigued 10/14 -2 STR, -2 DEX (so -1 to hit, -1 dam, -1 AC, -1 REF), no run or charge Magic Fang 18/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected) Blur 4/60 (20% miss chance) sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred, Shielded (2) Wednesday June 20th, 2018 6:02:14 PM Hey Finnian, how long do those vines last? Do you think they'll still be there when the next critters approach?
Another lull in the action. Round 21--DM
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 9:48:37 PM
Kiwina notes that a fire would not easily spread on the grass as it is too green.
Sable takes a look around. Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {Something is indeed coming from the second wave of creatures created and released by the maddened Sarr. He cannot make out what it is, but it is moving along the ground rapidly. Whatever they are, there appear to be a lot of them. Rolth estimates they have about four rounds before they come into view. Nothing new to the left or the right.}
Falco takes a deep breath and drops to one knee. Falco Highlight to display spoiler: {. As you touch the grass you feel a slight tingle in the tips of your fingers. Or do you? It was so faint it could have been your imagination….}
Elyas takes a moment to ready himself again, searching for the next target.
Finnian lets out a sigh of relief and prepares for the next wave. Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: { Something is indeed coming from the second wave of creatures created and released by the maddened Sarr. You cannot make out what it is, but it is moving along the ground rapidly. Whatever they are, there appear to be a lot of them.}
Tsak uses the pause to take a close look. Tsak Highlight to display spoiler: { You see that something is indeed coming from the second wave of creatures created and released by the maddened Sarr. You cannot make out what it is, but it is moving along the ground rapidly and there appears to be a lot of them. Given their rate of speed, you estimate they have about four rounds before they come into view.}
Rolth complements the Petals and informs them that more are coming.
Gothruk asks about the duration of the entangle.
The battles rages on in every direction except to the rear. Motion appears in the grass before the petals, but it is too far away for anyone to discern what may be coming. A brief break seems to be the case.
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+7=26 ; Wednesday June 20th, 2018 10:39:49 PM
Satisfied that the grass will not burn easily, Kiwina examines the lay of the land between the party and the power in the distance. Is the party in a clearing, and does the grass continue pretty much unitformly ahead of them? (perception = 26)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Thursday June 21st, 2018 2:51:26 AM ”I cannot make out what these things that are swarming our way are, but they are fast and low to the ground. They should be here in about 24 seconds or so.”, says Sable.
If he does not get a clear shot and they are 1 round out, he will switch back to greatsword.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below Thursday June 21st, 2018 4:10:48 AM
Rolth looks forward to a few more moments of rest, as he has almost caught his breath from the first fight. He will spend his time bolstering the spirits of his comrades and checking his grip on Morningstar and shield.
Protective Ward +1 AC (deflection) done for now Fatigued 10/14 -2 STR, -2 DEX (so -1 to hit, -1 dam, -1 AC, -1 REF), no run or charge Magic Fang 17/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected) Blur 3/60 (20% miss chance) sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Thursday June 21st, 2018 6:46:06 AM Did.... I know I felt something form the grass just then. What is it you need? I am already your defender though possibly the least among them.
He whispers to the grass.
"I will answer your call when this day is done. You will need people in the Wold."
He straightens up and prepares his crossbow.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Thursday June 21st, 2018 3:29:16 PM
Finnian searches through his pack for a potion that he is pretty sure he still has.
[I believe that I still have my anything potion, I know that I didn't use it, but I'm not sure if it was Falco or I who gave the old woman the potion. If I gave it to her then we'll say that he didn't find what he was looking for.]
I'm worried that this could be a swarm, and if it is I may be useless
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=10 ; Thursday June 21st, 2018 5:02:06 PM Swarming creatures? I can help with that, but only slightly. I am running low on magic with this long fight, but I can use one more burst of flames I believe
Elyas looks out in the grass, watching for the swarm the others spotted Perception = 10
Another lull in the action. Round 22--DM Thursday June 21st, 2018 6:48:10 PM
Round 22
Kiwina takes a closer look and observes that they are in a region of shorter grass, about knee length to a human that is about two hundred feet in diameter, the Petals being in the approximate center. Beyond this the grass height approaches six to eight feet, making seeing anything approaching farther away than that difficult to see. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { He sees also that a large group of creatures appear to be rapidly approaching, their passage marked by the motion of the grass as they move through it. He estimates they will hit the clearing in about three rounds.}
Sable informs the others of approaching danger and has his bow ready. [You can take a shot when they are about 100 feet out, when they clear the taller grass. Roll a readied action and approximate target; e.g. left, middle, right. Target is AC 15.]
Rolth enjoys the temporary break.
Falco whispers something then stands with crossbow ready..
Finnian searches through his pack for a potion that he is pretty sure he still has and finds it.
Elyas worries about a swarm, but can discern nothing in the tall waving grass.
And the battle ranges all around and before them as they wait what is rapidly approaching them in the tall, tall grass.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+4 | Status: Sickened, Blurred, Shielded (2) Thursday June 21st, 2018 6:52:38 PM Rats? Bats? Smaller? If they're too small our weapons won't do anything against them. If they're rat sized then we could still put a dent in with our swords and bows, though a morning star would probably do better. Get more of them at once. Questions and explains Gothruk. A fire blast through the middle of them could work nicely. Make sure you make it count Falco!
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday June 21st, 2018 9:13:35 PM
Tsak puts his crossbow away and readies his falchion.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=24 ; 3d6+5=21 ; Friday June 22nd, 2018 2:24:48 AM
Roll to hit middle, AC 24, 21 points of damage.
Sable will draw and be ready to shoot twice next round.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +2 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +0 1d4-2 x2| Status: See Below Friday June 22nd, 2018 3:01:34 AM
Rolth shifts from paw to paw, waiting impatiently for the next wave, morningstar at the ready.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Friday June 22nd, 2018 6:44:08 AM "Could be a swarm. I hope it is not a swarm. Not much I can do to one. Well I guess color spray."
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:19; Touch:16; Flat:17; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened Friday June 22nd, 2018 11:22:11 AM "I don't like this," Kiwina says while swapping out weapons. Indicating the center of the battles, he continues, "I'd be much happier if we could take the fight towards that thing. But we'd be fighting the grass as well as whatever creatures come."
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield Friday June 22nd, 2018 2:11:53 PM "I don't know about that, Kiwina! I'm much happier forcing that creature to expend energy to spread himself all across the battlefield. I don't think there is much we could do to him by ourselves, much like that orb on the bridge!"
Elyas just stands ready, holding an action to cast another protective bubble (3rd use of the power today) as soon as enemies are in sight.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=30 ; d20+6=13 ; d8+1=3 ; Friday June 22nd, 2018 7:09:24 PM
Finnian tucks the bottle into the top of his empty quiver for quick access and prepares to fire his bow. [b] "I don't know if it's a swarm. I only caught a glimpse of them. He peers harder into the grass and sees as well as he can [Natural 20 for a 30 perception] he readies to fire his bow. [readied action firing at the same as Sable, but 13 to hit and 3 points damage if it does]
Another lull in the action. Rounds 23 through 25--DM d20=11 ; d20=18 ; d20=6 ; d20=10 ; d20=7 ; d20=12 ; d20=13 ; d20=13 ; d20=9 ; d20=9 ; d20=15 ; Saturday June 23rd, 2018 8:27:22 AM
Rounds 22
The Petals wait anxioulsy for the appearance of what is approaching through the grass.
Tsak switches to falchion
Sable readies a shot.
Elyas stands ready to cast another protective bubble.
Finnian’s senses are intensely focused. Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: { Finnian sees the ants, or course, but more terrifying, there is something very large behind them. Its massive body rises above the eight foot tall grass and it moves steadily toward your position. You can tell it is a quadruped and its head swings from side to side as it runs toward you, revealing two large tusks protruding on either side of of incredibly long, flexible nose. He estimates it will be on the Petals in about five rounds. }
The grass parts in a burst of motion. Charging toward the Petals are ants the size of a pony. Sable and Finnian drop the first one with their shots, leaving eleven more remaining. They scurry toward the party, their six legs carrying them rapidly through the grass. That is, until they hit the area of the entangle spell. Seven of them get grabbed by the animated vegetation. The remaining four continue forward, but their progress is impeded. They are now about forty feet in front of the leading Petals and should be able to close next round--provided they, too, are not entangled.
============= Giant Ants AC 13 (charging)
Ant1 Dead by Sable Ant2 HP 15 Entangled Ant3 HP 18 Ant4 HP 18 Entangled Ant5 HP 18 Entangled Ant6 HP 18 Entangled Ant7 HP 18 Entangled Ant8 HP 18 Ant9 HP 18 Ant10 HP 18 Entangled Ant11 HP 18 Entangled Ant12 HP 18
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+3=11 ; d20+3=16 ; 3d6+5=17 ; 2d6+5=9 ; Saturday June 23rd, 2018 11:33:44 AM
Sable’s first shot missed, second shot hits Ant8 for 9 points.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Saturday June 23rd, 2018 11:34:23 AM
Sable will quick draw his greatsword after firing.
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened Saturday June 23rd, 2018 12:20:07 PM
Kiwina finishes his weapon swap, and is now armed with shortspear and shortsword. "Forgive me, Elyas, I didn't explain myself well. I was not wishing for only the Petals to go to the center, but for us to meet the other groups fighting in the center. I'm still laboring under the fear that once that thing sees the battle going badly, it might seek to flee, and from here we can do nothing about that."
Ongoing effects: Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks. Blur: 6/60 (20% miss chance) Mage Armor: +4 AC for 3 hours* (changes noted in header)
* Earlier I had said 1 hour, but while marking it off the sheet noticed that was a greater anything potion. Not that the difference between 600 rounds and 1800 rounds will really matter.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=21 ; d8+1=7 ; Saturday June 23rd, 2018 2:59:18 PM
Elyas was expecting a swarm of little ants, and is a bit surprised by a smaller swarm of giant ants. these may still burn nicely but are too far away still for that.
instead, elyas fires a crossbow bolt at the closest ant (#9)
21 to hit, 7 damage! not too bad
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+4=18 ; 2d6+4=10 ; d20+4=12 ; 2d6+4=15 ; d20+4=15 ; 2d6+4=9 ; d20+4=18 ; 2d6+4=11 ; Saturday June 23rd, 2018 5:59:40 PM
Gothruk, seeing several insectoids charging towards him prepares to hold the line. He'd teach the overgrown pests to fear us, even if only briefly.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20+3=20 ; d8+1=2 ; Saturday June 23rd, 2018 7:06:01 PM
Rolth is heartened by his stalwart colleagues and finally catches his breath after the strenuous fight against the wolf riders. (Fatigue ends at the end of round 25, just in time!)
He readies an attack with his morning star to strike the first ant to come within five feet. He'll go for a wounded one if he has a choice of such targets. (To hit = 20, damage = 2 sigh, worst barbarian ever :))
Magic Fang 21/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected) Blur 7/60 (20% miss chance) sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below Sunday June 24th, 2018 8:48:52 AM
And in response to Kiwina, Rolth opines, "We were charged with holding the circle, not seeking battle with the Power directly. Perhaps we could close the circle slowly, along with the other groups, once we have worn it down some more. Otherwise, I think we would be slain before we could even reach the thing, given its tremendous reach. For now, we have more pressing matters, with an army of ants approaching!"
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=17 ; d20+4=11 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+11=18 ; Monday June 25th, 2018 2:01:14 AM "I... I think the battle is coming to us. These ants are only the beginning. There's something else back there and it's terrifying. Over 8feet tall on all fours with tusks on both sides of a long nose. I've heard of creatures such as this, but I've never seen one with my own eyes." he fires at one of the entangled ants. And hits with the first arrow, but looses sight and can't tell if the second one hit. [17 to hit for 6 damage, and does an 11 hit an entangled?]
[knowledge nature=18, is it an elephant?]
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+9=29 ; d20+4=23 ; d6=4 ; d20+4=14 ; d6=1 ; Monday June 25th, 2018 7:07:17 AM "Moving forward a bit after we kill things makes sense. We need to be careful though, the distance has helped to keep things spread out."
"Oh that is big!" {KNow Nature: 29}
Best to get back to the fight, I can think about the grass later.
"Oh, that is big!" Round 26--DM Post d20=1 ; d20=10 ; d20=1 ; d20=19 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=19 ; d3=1 ; d20+2=9 ; Monday June 25th, 2018 9:25:23 PM
Sable’s first shot missed, but his second shot hits Ant8, the he switches to his greatsword.
Kiwina stands ready with spear and sword.
Elyas corrects for the size of the ants and fires a successful shot at ant 9.
Gothruk, seeing several insectoids charging towards him prepares to hold the line.
Rolth regains his breath and readies to attack. He reminds Kiwina there charge was to hold the circle.
Finnian warns the others that something big is coming behind the ants. It resembles an elephant but seems bigger than what Finnian recalls. And, it is clearly suffering from the bloodgrass disease. He fires twice and one arrow hits ant 7.
Falco recognizes the beast that is approaching behind the ants. Falco Highlight to display spoiler: {"Looking like an oversized elephant covered in shaggy brown fur, it is clearly a mastodon! Its tusks are deadly and it likes to charge and trample its foes.} He levels his crossbow and fires at ant eight, hitting it between the joints of its chitinous shell.
Ant 8 is the only lead ant to resist the grabbing grass, he runs forward and attacks Rolth who responds with a readied at. Gothruk hits it with his readied attack. That, added to the damage caused by Sable’s, Rolth’s, and Finnian’s attacks, kills it.
Only three of the previously entangled ants were able to break free. They move forward, hindered by the spell.
Closing in rapidly is a giant beast. It towers over the eight foot tall grass. Its head bear two enormous sweeping ivory tusks, flanking a long, prehensile snout. Standing about twelve foot at the shoulder, its body is covered with shaggy brown fur, caked and matted with blood. The elephantine beast is clearly infected with the bloodgrass disease.
As its catches sight of the Petals, it raises its head, lifted its snout high in the air, blaring a blast in rage and defiance, as it continues its charge toward you.
============= Giant Ants AC 15 (normal); AC 13 (charging); AC 13 (entangled)
Ant2 HP 15 Ant3 HP 18 Entangled Ant4 HP 18 Entangled Ant5 HP 18 Entangled Ant6 HP 18 Entangled Ant7 HP 18 Entangled - 6 Finnian Ant8 HP DEAD by Sable, Falco, Rolth, and Gothruk Ant9 HP 18 - 7 Elyas Entangled Ant10 HP 18 Ant11 HP 18 Ant12 HP 18 Entangled
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20+3=9 ; Monday June 25th, 2018 9:34:56 PM
Rolth looks down at his morningstar, smiles, and says, "Kills bugs dead!" Satisfied with our current strategy, he readies another morningstar swing for the next foe who comes within his reach, but is perhaps a bit too smug. (To hit = 9, miss)
Magic Fang 22/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected) Blur 8/60 (20% miss chance) sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened d20+3=11 ; Monday June 25th, 2018 10:08:36 PM
Kiwina shifts his position slightly, but does not enter the entangled area. "Rolth, three ants is hardly an army, and thanks to our companions that is all that approach."
Readied AOO in case an ant gets close enough: to hit = 11, misses
Ongoing effects: Sickened: –2 penalty on all attack, weapon damage rolls; saving throws; skill and ability checks. Blur: 8/60 (20% miss chance) Mage Armor: +4 AC (changes noted in header)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=25 ; 6d6+18=42 ; Tuesday June 26th, 2018 1:03:29 AM
Sable is ready to either aoo or strike next enemy within reach, 25 to hit (crit) for 42 damage.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday June 26th, 2018 6:16:11 AM
Tsak is rueing his decision to start with his sword. He uses the turn to put it away and grab his crossbow.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+4=14 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday June 26th, 2018 6:55:12 AM
There is a frantic note to Falco's voice as he lets the Petals know what is going on.
"Umm.. guys that is a mastodon! We might be in big trouble here, no way we can beat that if it gets close!"
He levels his crossbow at one of the ants {12} and fires another bolt. {Hit: 14 | Dam: 4}
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=10 ; d8+1=7 ; Tuesday June 26th, 2018 2:17:34 PM
Elyas looks up briefly to see the massive red beast coming, but gauges that it is too far away to try hitting with spells just yet. he fires again at ant 9
10 to hit 7 damage if that is somehow a hit
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=7 ; d20+4=23 ; d8+1=5 ; Tuesday June 26th, 2018 4:47:29 PM
Worried about the mastodon Finnian misses his first shot, but quickly recovers and fires again at the entangled ant 7 [5 damage]
"anyone know if it is vulnerable to anything. My thought is that at least fire might scare it."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+4=6 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=11 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=17 ; 2d6+4=8 ; d20+4=18 ; 2d6+4=14 ; Tuesday June 26th, 2018 8:15:53 PM
Gothruk readies another attack wondering if the elephant thing will try and avoid the ants when it charges or if they are also in very real danger of being trampled.
"We might be in big trouble here..." Round 27--DM Post d20=6 ; d20=8 ; d20=1 ; d20=1 ; d20=12 ; d20=5 ; d20=19 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=9 ; 2d8+18=28 ; d20=15 ; Tuesday June 26th, 2018 11:15:57 PM
Rolth congratulates himself on the kill and waits for more.
Kiwina also is ready to attack any ant that overcomes the enchanted terrain.
Sable is ready to strike the next enemy within reach, but nothing makes it. save that result!
Tsak switches to ranged weapons.
Falco warns about the impending mastodon and takes a shot at one of the ants.
Elyas focuses on the closer foes, but misses with his attack.
Finnian hits ant 7 with his second shot.
Gothruk stands ready for more and ponders elephants and ants. .
The lead ants cannot escape their entanglement. Ants 2 and 11 get grabbed again. Ant 10 charges, manages to stay up through the grease, and survives the readied attacks of Rolth and Gothruk. After this heroic effort to get there, its attack is unable to get through Rolth’s defenses.
Behind these insects, the mastodon continues its charge. As it breaks clear of the tall grass, it shakes its head in rage, releasing another thunderous blast from its massive trunk without slackening in its rush toward the Petals. Gothruk finds his answer as the maddened beast runs right over the ant in its way, squishing it like a bug. It also appears that the clinging vegetation is little match for the thundering bulk as it hurtles toward the Petals, slowed but without much likelihood of it being halted.
As if in reply to the beast’s trumpet, the Sarr issues forth yet another wave of creatures. It significantly depletes itself with this release. The sky between the colossus and the Petals is filled with hundreds of birds, audible even at this distance. They take a moment in apparent confusion, then, seemingly filled with purpose, streak toward the waiting Petals.
But first the Petals have to survive the charging pachyderm...
============= Giant Ants AC 15 (normal); AC 13 (charging); AC 13 (entangled)
Ant2 HP 15 Entangled Ant3 HP 18 Entangled Ant4 HP 18 Entangled Ant5 HP 18 Ant6 DEAD by mastodon Ant7 HP 12 - 5 Finnian Entangled Ant9 HP 11 Entangled Ant10 HP 18 Ant11 HP 18 Entangled Ant12 HP 18 - 4 by Falco Entangled
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Sickened Wednesday June 27th, 2018 12:20:19 AM
Kiwina moves away from the rest of the Petals, watching the massive beast to see if it continues towards the remainder of the party or notices him. He readies an action to take his remaining 50' move either to go away from the creature if it charges towards him or to follow behind it and hopefully catch up if it heads into the remainder of the group.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Wednesday June 27th, 2018 3:31:16 AM
Sable has eyes for the beast, confident that it will likely reach him first - time to put everything he has into carving up its flank as it charges past... (holding the result)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20+3=11 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=3 ; Wednesday June 27th, 2018 6:44:33 AM
Rolth attacks ant 10 ineffectually, distracted by the looming monstrosity. (morningstar = 11, miss, paw 1 = 8, miss, paw 2 = 3, miss) He then takes a five foot step back and calls out to Tsak, "Tsak, I suggest you move back and left, so we can envelope this thing once it reaches us. Perhaps we can make it lash out in all directions rather than concentrating on any one of us!"
Magic Fang 23/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected) Blur 9/60 (20% miss chance) sickened -2 to hit, damage, saves, ability checks, skill checks (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Wednesday June 27th, 2018 7:01:15 AM This is the best I can do folks. Lets hope it slows that thing down."
Falco once again causes a burst of glittering particles to burst around a few of the ants and the mastodons head. {Glitterdust DC17 - yellow circle on map} As soon as the spell is cast he tries to get a little more distance.
"Might be good to scatter. No need to be bowling pins for that things."
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=11 ; Wednesday June 27th, 2018 11:30:44 AM
Elyas watches nervously as the large creature continues towards the group, but is still not able to bring his more damaging fire spells to bear. he continues working on the ants while the big one approaches, but he is too distracted by the onrushing elephant to actually hit.
crossbow to hit = 11
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=21 ; d8=7 ; Wednesday June 27th, 2018 3:05:11 PM
(OOC: apologies, working 12 hr shifts & doing this on the mobile on a train. Cant get to D20. Ill move as Rolth suggests.) Attack=21, damage=(7+1)=8 Tsak heeds Rolths call and repositiions himself before letting fly with a bolt at Ant #5.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=20 ; d8+1=8 ; Wednesday June 27th, 2018 3:47:53 PM
[Ooc I don't know what the map looks like and how far this beast is so I guess I'll move and fire once]
He hits the ant that he hit before, and it looks like the shot killed it, but in the confusion it's hard to tell [hit 20,damage 8] Ant 7
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+4=9 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+4=21 ; 2d6+4=9 ; 2d20+4=19 ; d20+4=20 ; 2d6+4=10 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=7 ; 2d6+4=10 ; 2d6+4=7 ; Wednesday June 27th, 2018 5:53:21 PM
Gothruk readies his attack for the elephant, if it cannot get into range then he'll hit an ant.
Things are a changing... Round 28--DM Post d20+7=22 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+1=9 ; d20=1 ; d20=13 ; d20=6 ; d20=2 ; d20+2=3 ; 2d8+18=31 ; Wednesday June 27th, 2018 10:54:47 PM Kiwina repositions in preparation for the charging mastodon’s approach.
Sable stands ready.
Rolth tries unsuccessfully to deal with the ant that is on him.
Falco hits the charging mastodon with glitterdust. Expect for sparkling, the giant elephant seems unfazed. The surviving ants in the area, however, are all blinded.
Elyas fires a shot, but misses the mark.
Tsak hits ant 5 and Finnian kills ant 7
Gothruk stands ready.
Ant 3 breaks free and moves forward. Ant 10 tries to step forward, but slips in the grease. All other ants are either entangled, blinded, or both.
The mastodon charges forward, crushing the ants in its path. Five more insects are destroyed by the dauntless bloody juggernaut.(Ants 11, 2, 7, 10 and 12)
As it gets nearer to the Petals, the maddened beast appears to select Rolth as its target, lowering its head to aim its blood drenched tusks at the awaiting taur. Sable’s greatsword lashes out, cutting deeply into its shoulder. Gothruk misses his first swing, but cuts a shallow gash at the base of its prehensile nose with his second.
The massive’s juggernaut's momentum carries it toward the awaiting Rolth. Its sickly sweet breath nearly chokes the liontaur and then… Its forelegs buckle and it tumbles forward into Rolth. Rolth, take 31 points of trample damage or DC 29 reflex save for half. Even as it plows into the taur, the giant creature transforms into a tall and large clump of grass. Though slightly tinged red, the blades appear to be normal Sarr grasses. The ants, too, transform into harmless grass, the animus that drove them apparently departed.
It appears you have held the circle long enough. Everywhere you look, you see the Sarr-spawn creatures have transformed into ordinary grasses. The flock of birds heading toward the Petals drops from the air, disappearing from sight as its members return to the plain. If you are sickened, Highlight to display spoiler: {You realize that the bloodgrass mutation is gone! You are no longer sick.}
All is quiet.
Then there is a huge writhing as three final gigantic creatures emerge from the depleted Sarr. Even at this distance, the terrible rending sound of their eruption causes you to wince. So large are they -- a hundred or two hundred feet high each -- that in emerging they rip the Sarr asunder! These three figures seem familiar to those who encountered images when you broke the crystals that had infected your homelands: they are the mysterious figures, here born as the new powers of the Sargrass Plains.
One with the oak leaf circlet transforms into a gigantic treant.
Another on stilts, transforms into the mother of all Sarr moths.
Yet another with wings, transforms into a series of flickering bestial shapes.
All three speak together in unison. Their voices entwine together in not quite harmony. Through most of their proclaimation their words are together, but at key points each one uses a distinct word. Though spoken simultaneously, these words are are distinctly discernible.
“WE ARE THE SARR REBORN-BORN-EVOLVED!
WE THANK YOU, HEROES OF THE WOLD, FOR YOUR PART IN BRINGING THE PLAINS BACK TO THE WOLD!”
“WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ROLE IN ENDING-TAMING-CURING THE THREAT-CHALLENGE-DANGER OF THE BLOODGRASS.”
“WE HAVE CONCEDED-AGREED-VOWED THAT WE MUST NOT WAR AMONG OURSELVES, FOR THAT WOULD DESTROY OUR HOME FOREVER.”
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=26 ; Thursday June 28th, 2018 12:03:22 AM
Sable relaxes and begins to examine the world around him. (Perception 26)
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Annoyed d20+8=9 ; d20+4=6 ; Thursday June 28th, 2018 12:05:45 AM "I'm not sure that's good enough," Kiwina says, clearly enough to his companions but perhaps not to creatures a hundred feet high.
He looks at the others, ready to begin tending to any wounded. Rolth appears worst off. If he is unconscious, Kiwina tries first aid to stabilize him. Kiwina also tries to treat deadly wounds before the wand is broken out. (Rolls: 9 and 6, both fail.)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Thursday June 28th, 2018 6:46:30 AM
As the mastodon charges forward and runs over Rolth. Before he can even think to call out or try and aid him the creature... turns to grass?
There is a new power in the Wold!
Falco drops to one knee as the large figures speaks and talks very quietly to himself.
"There is a new power. I feel I will need to serve this power in some way."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-4/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below Thursday June 28th, 2018 6:58:55 AM
As the mastodon charges in, Rolth turns to his fellow Petals and japes, "Remember that drinking song, 101 Uses for a Dead Liontaur? I think number 92 was 'Speed Bump'!" just before he goes down in a bloody heap with a sickening crunch under the feet of the raging beast.
(OOC: At -4 HP and dying. Medic!)
Magic Fang 24/30 +1 to hit, +1 damage with one natural weapon (bite selected) Blur 10/60 (20% miss chance) (Rage used 7/10, not currently active)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20=1 ; Thursday June 28th, 2018 7:07:50 AM
Gothruk panics seeing Rolth get run over by such a large animal. Gothruk tries to help Kiwina put him back together. Heal = 1. Gothruk doesn't help at all and may even detract from Rolth getting aid by starting to yell. "Oh gods, he's dead!"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (-4/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20=4 ; Thursday June 28th, 2018 7:12:29 AM
(OOC: Forgot the save. reflex = not enough :)
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield Thursday June 28th, 2018 12:33:35 PM
Seeing the giant beast barreling into their lines, Elyas pulls back his hand, dropping his crossbow to the ground. he summons his last scorching ray of the day, and is just about to burn a hole in the grass creature when it suddenly turns to grass!
Holding the spell, Elyas looks around for a moment, not believing that it is over. hearing the booming voices of the new arrivals, Elyas is finally able ot take a breath and release the spell uncast.
Is everyone ok? I can't believe we did it!
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=8 ; d8+1=8 ; Thursday June 28th, 2018 4:15:24 PM
Finnian drops his bow and runs to Rolth's aid, but the adrenaline from the fight has him stumbling over himself and he can't seem to figure out what is wrong "he's right Rolth is dead" Finnian announces in a panic [Heal=8] (no reason to try this wand then.. ) "I won't let the Wold take you" he pleads in desperation as he searchers through his pack for the wand tucked into his belt. He feels a stab in his side and looks down to see it poking him. After Dr. Gothruk and Nurse Finnian's thorough examination he is completely without hope that magical healing will bring him back from the clutches of death, but in vain he tries the wand. [heals 8,technically next round]
Times are a changin'--DM Post Thursday June 28th, 2018 7:22:23 PM
As you see and hear the three new Immortal Powers of the Sargrass, a mist rises from the Plains and forms into a light grey cloud over the three newborn immortals at the center of your circle. In the rising mists you see the avatars of gods ... a great silver dragon ... a greater gold dragon ... an all-seeing eye ... a waxing moon ... a blue-eyed dove ... and others besides.
"Oh hello!" You jump in alarm as you are greeted by a small fellow who appears in the middle of your group! He was not there a second ago! He is a funny-looking thing, with a body shaped kind of like a strawberry, but with long spindly arms and short spindly legs. He has mud on his feet -- red glowing mud, though the redness fades away after just a moment. Something about him seems a little bit infernal ... the tiny horns? The scaly skin? Something. But surely no evil demon could sport such an honestly happy grin!
Know Planes or Religion DC14: Highlight to display spoiler: { You deduce that this is Gimp, messenger of Gargul! } Know Planes or Religion DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: { Is it possible that this being has recently been walking in mud made of dirt mixed with Woldsblood? }
"Well, now! Nicely done! NICELY done, indeed," the happy outsider declares. "While you all distracted that crazy Sarr, the gods have set things to right and anchored the Plains right where they belong. Good job."
The funny fellow walks over to downed liontaur "What's this? Slacking off? Lying down on the job? We can't have that!" He touches Rolth with a thin, twisted finger ... and raises he is immediately revived! Rolth, Highlight to display spoiler: {Rolth is at full hit points.}
Without any further regard for the barbarian, the short guy glances down at his hands and then says formally, "The blood of the Wold has returned where it belongs. The infection called the Bloodgrass is beaten back and tamed. The Plains, preserved by the power of the Fey Queen, are returned and tied into the Wold as they should be. And now life will spring anew throughout this land. You who have responded to the call of the gods, you have earned a place in the history of the Wold, and you have the gratitude of the gods." Successful perception check DC15 and Sable: Highlight to display spoiler: {You note that this speech was actually jotted down on the fellow's palms.}
The goofy devil bows and tips an invisible hat to you. He grins again.
It takes a double take as its eyes glance toward Falco. Eyes narrowing, it pauses then muses aloud ”This should be interesting.”
Then it brings its attention back to the entire group, "You got questions, ask 'em. You wanna gripe? I'm all ears. If we're done, then it's time to send you home."
In the center of the large circle, you see the three new Powers merging with the mist and joining the gods.
Successful separate perception check DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the same small fellow, or his identical siblings, talking with other groups of heroes, too!}
Kiwina looks at the strange, strawberry imp for a moment, then lets out a soft snort. There is a question he tried to get answered before, but nobody would. He does not think this creature will do better, but prepares to ask after everyone else has had a chance to have their questions taken more seriously.
I hope he realizes home is a ship.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=14 ; Thursday June 28th, 2018 9:31:04 PM
Home sounds nice to Sable...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below d20+10=22 ; d20+10=27 ; Thursday June 28th, 2018 9:32:05 PM
Rolth sits up with a gasp, then clambers to his paws. "You do NOT want to know what's under those grasstodons! I saw things I can never unsee, things that touched me! He pats himself all over to make sure all his bits are in order, after the savage trampling, and is surprised to find himself whole. He takes a closer look around and spies our apparent benefactor, noting his use of cue cards for his speech. (Perception = 22) Rolth nods to the strange fellow and turns his gaze outward, trying to take in what has happened while he was out--only to discover similar envoys talking to the other heroes in the distance. (Perception =27)
He thinks to himself, Home, where is home now? Does Liontaur Isle remain? Or is my home wherever I tread with these proud Petals? Or the WLA, which helped us with advice when we were in the Vale of Twilight and will hopefully do so again? Ah, it is too much right now, I think I'll just bask in this glorious day for the nonce! After about ten seconds of basking, though, his mind flits back to the berryman.
"A question, did you say, why yes, I do believe I have one. How might we best set ourselves on the path to reunite the taur races in Nobility?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=21 ; Friday June 29th, 2018 12:10:04 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=21 Pass) Questions? Nothing comes to mind for Tsak. Home. What an interesting concept; maybe I'll create one someday, but for now adventure awaits.
Tsak notices that the other groups on the plain appear to be having a similar conversation with a similar being. This doesn't seem any more odd than anything else that's happened recently and he thinks nothing more of it.
Tsak is looking forward to a warm bed, a cold beer and a chance to sit with the petals and plot their next steps in the wold.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Friday June 29th, 2018 6:58:36 AM
Falco lets out a little yelp as the oddly shaped creature speaks behind him. Without thinking a little glob of acid starts to grow in his hand but he quickly dismisses the cantrip before it finishes.
"I have questions. This new power is it three aspects of one or three working together? What happened to the area the sargrass was in before it was recalled here?"
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+7=14 ; d20+7=21 ; Friday June 29th, 2018 1:14:40 PM
Gothruk listens in especially curious about Rolth's question. To unite the taur races would be an awsome achievement.
I have a slightly less important question so answer the others first. Do you know why plants dislike this group so much? From the very start of the taurnimate with raspberry bushes and huge Taur hedges, to cutting and bleeding grass or many others examples. It seems one of us has been cursed by druids.
(two rolls are for perception checks fail and pass)
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+4=11 ; d20+4=15 ; Friday June 29th, 2018 4:42:48 PM
After all the excitement, Elyas is not particularly perceptive, and has no knowledge about the creature that is talking to them. (perception of 11 and 15)
I do have a question. something that has been nagging at me since we first teleported off of our ship. How much time has elapsed between when we fought the mad crab and touched the crystal and now? Whne we returned home last time, the grass had grown out of control and there was no sign of the treants we had spoken to just a day before by our reckoning
Elyas is wondering just what might be left of their home after everything. if much time had gone by, there might not me much that can be saved. what between the zombie taurs, blood-crazed treants and critters, and the grass itself... the islands might never be the same.
A conversational interlude--DM Post Saturday June 30th, 2018 6:22:22 PM
The little creature looks at Rolth with an impish grin as the liontaur exclaims about his recent experience. In response to his question, he intones pompously, "Noble is as noble does."
His answer to the halfling is similarly unsatisfying, "Given their nascency, I do not think they are yet named. Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the impression he does not know and does not want to admit it."}
"I would say that vegetation does not like this group because so many of you have very large feet," he answers with another impish grin.
He turns to the wizard, answering quite seriously this time, "Approximately one week is all. You will find much has changed and there is much work to do, but recognize the fact that the what you collectively have done here, truly has saved the Wold."
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Annoyed Saturday June 30th, 2018 7:05:46 PM
Rolth's noble question reminds Kiwina of another question, but as he thinks about it, he realizes it might be Rolth's answer. "Rolth," Kiwina says,"I had a dream the other night. I dreamed of something very like that three-in-one Sarr thing, demanding that we answer its questions. But we responded with a question of our own -- Who will claim the children of Domi? I think we do. We go back, and see if the mixed-taur children are still there, and see that they are accepted, however grudgingly." Maybe he's wrong. The aumakua don't speak as often anymore as they did in his homeland.
In any case, "There is a question I asked throughout the taurnament that I never had satisfactorily answered. I am certain it has nothing to do with feet, though. What is the value of a rose?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below Saturday June 30th, 2018 10:02:58 PM
Rolth is impressed with Kiwina's insight, and says so. "Perhaps it is so, much like the three aspects of the Sargrass are moving in greater harmony as well. I suggested as much to try to calm the parents earlier, but now I think there is an even greater likelihood that it is true. Once we return, we should look to their fate, and do what we can. Perhaps Elarorn and her family can assist, if they survived."
"Meanwhile, I've a mind to take care of some business after we get home, when the situation permits. We need to visit the Catacombs, if they still exist. And I have some training to catch up on, now that we have sufficient funds. What other things do we need to accomplish, my fellow Petals?"
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Monday July 2nd, 2018 2:29:17 AM
I have to check in with a few people, make some exchanges of weapons, and a nymph to visit at some point.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Monday July 2nd, 2018 7:03:11 AM
Falco sighs as Rolth speaks of all the things he would like to accomplish and the funds they have.
I am not sure what we have for funds, we seem to have killed a lot to little monetary reward. Still not my biggest concern. I... I think my days with the arcane may be coming to an end. Not sure what I should do.
He simply smiles and goes back to contemplating the new power in the Wold.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20=5 ; d20=18 ; Monday July 2nd, 2018 1:50:41 PM
[ooc dice rollers not working for me, or the drop down part at least so I rolled the perceptions as d20, Perception = 15, 28]
"hmmm, some sort of emissary I guess, I wonder if that's a copy of him or just the same species?" Finnian ponders as he listens to the creature answers the others questions. He has so many questions rattling around in his head but for now he is just tired. "Are the treants safe?" he asks in a breathy voice," I hope they survived this.... what every this was."
"I have some work to do as well Rolth. I need to finish this bow and I plan to continue my training with the WLA after we report back to them our part in this battle"
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield Monday July 2nd, 2018 3:28:52 PM "How will we return to our island? can we travel the same way we have been for the last few hops?
Elyas isn't sure what comes next, and really hasn't even had time to think about all of the things that have happened since he got kidnapped and then fell in with this group. He feels a tight bond with them all after such a crazy adventure across plains, but doesn't know where they all might be planning on going next
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday July 2nd, 2018 6:39:09 PM
Ahh yes, the treants, the families and the nymph. It all seems like so much more than a week ago. Tsak feels a strange compunction that, whilst he thoroughly enjoys the company of the petals, something is missing. A need for a different type of companionship is growing within him...
Epilogue--DM Post Monday July 2nd, 2018 11:57:59 PM
The little guy answers Finnian seriously, ”We are only one and, yes, the treants are safe.”
When Elyas asks how you will return to your island, he replies, ”Like this.”
Suddenly you yourselves in that now familiar gray space, but without first experiencing the whirling colors. In front of you stands Mahyawu, the manfri you first spoke with, holding a bundle of woven cloth that is larger than his diminutive person.
”With much gratitude,” he says as he effortly hands over the bundle. As it is taken, he, but not the bundle, disappears and you find yourselves standing on the deck of the grass sailing ship where you left it.
Soon after your arrival, Ramsey hastily appears from within the captain’s cabin. ”Well, about time. I was starting to worry about you.”
As you unroll the bundle you realize it is a tapestry woven from fine grass fibers. About twelve feet wide by four feet high it depicts a plain of rolling grass. As you change the angle you gaze at it, different creatures appear to roam and fly across it: prairie swallows, a herd of huge grazing creatures with enormous forelegs and a strange rolling rear appendage, an occasional rapke, and an elusive tatzlwyrm. You are not sure how you know this, but you are certain that the cloth is fire resistant.
Within the cloth are several additional items: A cloth bag also made of woven grass that contains several fine emeralds with a total value of 8000 gp.
A masterwork net woven of sargrass. It requires half the time to fold as a normal net. (One round if proficient with a net; two rounds if not.)
A masterwork lute made of hardened grass fibers. The fibers are woven in such a way that on the back of the lute, there appears a herd of wolves posed as if howling in unison. A note is attached by a string with the inscription, ”To Rolth, in appreciation for an epic poem.”
A grass fiber pouch containing a brass disk in the shape of a compass rose about six inches in diameter and half an inch thick. Within the pouch is another, smaller, pouch containing a compass. After a little experimentation it becomes obvious that the compass, rather than pointing north, always points to the disk.
For additional items Highlight to display spoiler: { There are eight more items. Each player may choose from the following list the item found for their character. Do not worry about duplicates. There can be as many or as few of each item as is wanted. It is as if the gods knew exactly what each character would appreciate. If applicable, an item will be of the appropriate size for the character (e.g., small, medium, or large).
Another pouch of emeralds worth 2000 gp.
A cloak woven in an intricate weave of fine grass fiber. It tends to ripple to the eye even when no breeze is present. This is a +1 cloak of resistance. When the wearer is in grasslands, it functions as a cloak of elvenkind (2000 gp value).
A quiver made of grass fiber woven in a herringbone pattern of different shades of gray and brown. This functions as an efficient quiver (1800 gp).
A ring of braided steelgrass specially treated to be as hard as metal. This is a +1 ring of protection (2000 gp value). It provides a +2 deflection bonus when the wearer is in grasslands.
An amulet on a strand of braided grass. The amulet is made of hardened hide you recognize as being from a rapke. ]It functions as an amulet of natural armor +1 (2000 gp).
A backsack made of supple leather. Tooled into the leather of the outer flap is an image of the lodge house where you encountered the manfri. This functions as a handy haversack (2000 gp). Additionally, you can reach inside and retrieve a piece of ranthom jerky (enough for one person a day), a string made of grass fiber (50 feet per day, or a leather skin of water (enough for one person a day.) }
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Experience. Everyone receives 2,000 xp and one hero point This point is in addition to the one earning for gaining a level,
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:02:12 AM
If he is being honest Falco is very excited by the idea of the gifts the group could receive. As the petals discover more and more of what has been found his smile stays fix but he wonders if this desire for stuff is really what he should be feeling.
His old curiosity kicks in as the magic items are revealed and he quickly looks for ideas as to how make things like them later. My focus may be changing but I think I will still be making magic artifacts one day.
{ooc: Need to think on the reward.}
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Annoyed Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:06:33 AM
Kiwina looks at the items and spies his name on a backpack. At first he seems a little disappointed, but that only lasts until he pulls out a waterskin. "With unlimited fresh water, I could sail far enough east to climb on the moon as it rises out of the ocean. Now that would be an adventure."
"You know, guys, we need to put this ship through her paces and see what she can do. We've sailed her on grass, but will she sail on other terrain? Can we take her to sea? And what are we going to call her?"
Maybe the Rose, he thinks
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morning Star +3 1d8+1 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4-1 x2| Status: See Below Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:10:16 AM "We did it! We're home! Hey, Ramsey, it's great to see you! Wow, look at this tapestry, could it be one of those magic gate things like in the stories? And the compass-disk thing, it's like a Petal Positioning System, we'll never be lost again! Ooh, and this lute, how lovely!" Rolth says as he essays an inexpert chord.
(OOC: For the gems, is that sale value or base value? I can't remember whether gems take a 50% loss)
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 11:49:02 AM "Ramsey! glad you are still here. has everything been ok here in our absence? The evil has been defeated and we have returned. Thank you for your aid, you have done well."
Elyas looks through the items they received.
This compass looks particularly interesting. if we leave it on the island we will never lose our way home. or do we leave it on the ship so we don't get lost while exploring new islands?
For himself, Elyas grabs an amulet that looks like hide from a Rapke. It was a fine hunt, and a mighty creature. I won't forget that day any time soon
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 3:34:39 PM
Gothruk marvels at the artwork on display. He collects his reward gratefully, a small pouch with several emeralds inside.
While he is awestruck by some of the magical items that the other petalspull from the tarp he knows that having a bit of money is always a good thing.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 4:58:27 PM
"We made it, and the treats are safe" finnian sighs feeling as though he can finally rest.
[ooc crazy day I'll look over eveyth thing tonight]
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:34:13 PM
Tsak also finds a backpack with his name on it. You're right Kiwina, this is the perfect gift for a ranger who's keen on exploring!
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:44:27 PM
A ring of braided steelgrass specially treated to be as hard as metal. This is a +1 ring of protection (2000 gp value). It provides a +2 deflection bonus when the wearer is in grasslands.
The ring (taken at random from the invisible list) looks perfect for Sable, especially given his grasslands affinity. He slips it on...
Epilogue continued--DM Post Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 11:09:26 PM
The Petals rightfully take joy in their gifts, each finding something just right for them.
Kiwina already is thinking of finding the horizon as he proposes putting their ship through its paces.
The compass and medallion suggest many potential uses and the Petals begin to explore them.
Ramsey beams at Elyas’ praise. ”Well, I haven’t done much, but I do have something for you,” he says shyly as he rushes below deck. He returns with a giant pot. Judging by the aroma of the vapors visibly rising from it, it appears to be filled with some type of savory stew. ”After you had been gone for awhile, I ventured into the village. When I told them who I worked for and that you stepped through a magic portal to save the Wold, they gave me all kinds of food to have ready for you if...uh, when you returned. I have been keeping something hot for you since then, in case Wold saving proved strenuous. Oh!,” he exclaims, slapping his head and running into the captain’s cabin. He returns with a tray of mugs in one hand and a cask in the other. ”I hope everyone likes ale. It’s very good.”
Anyone brave enough to try the stew will find that it is actually quite tasty. It appears Ramsey possesses a heretofore unknown talent. The ale is also quite tasty though it appears that the cask is about half empty before Ramsey starts filling the mugs.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Wednesday July 4th, 2018 6:31:40 AM
Rolth likes Gothruk's choice and makes the same, tucking a bag of emeralds into his pouch as well. When he hears Ramsey's news, he exclaims, "Well done, Ramsey! Captain Kiwina, I nominate him for Quartermaster of the Rose, which by the way is a fine name for this vessel. Let us all eat and drink of this wonderful creation, in praise of Domi the Protector, Domi the Courageous, who has given us the strength to join in saving the Wold."
"Ramsey, how fares the village and the isle? What news of the treants? Of the other inhabitants in Chessford?"
As he listens, he joins Kiwina in checking over the ship. Does it float here too, or are we going to need help getting it to the water?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Wednesday July 4th, 2018 7:52:43 AM
Falco finds a supple leather backpack that he quickly works out is a variation on a Handy Haversack. He picks it up with a smile. Not the most glamorous of magics but very practical when you are my size. Should allow me to carry as much as the big guys, almost.
"News would be good, the danger may be over but we might need to help clean up and repair."
He looks at the others. "We are all sticking together right? I feel I am at a crossroads in my role in the Wold but I am sure, whatever form my powers take, my place is with this team."
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:18; Touch:15; Flat:16; CMD:17) | HeP: 2 | Status: Annoyed Wednesday July 4th, 2018 10:53:59 AM
Kiwina checks out the ship, looking for items needing repair and seeing how she handles herself where it sits. He and Rolth find the items the party gathered but could not use since they left Chessford -- "One of us should take these to the catacombs. I imagine all of us will end up going there soon enough. Need to sort through things and see what everyone wants, first."
"I suppose we should think about hiring Ramsey, too. And I would like to see Chessford myself."
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Wednesday July 4th, 2018 12:27:21 PM "The rose? I thought we were the 8-petaled rose. Seems funny to give our ship the same name as our group. But I suppose it is a better name than 'Vase' or 'Bush'. I have never been good at naming things..
Elyas happily eats a portion of the stew Ramsey prepared. This is quite good! have you had training as a cook?
to Falco, Elyas says "I do hope we stay together. But what is this you say about your role? what happened to you out there?"
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred Wednesday July 4th, 2018 1:25:25 PM
Gothruk piques up as Elyas points out that we've already named ourself the Eight peteled rose.
It kind if makes sense, each of us are petal of the rose and the ship is the stem-y part that is the centre. It might as well be a member of the group it'self.
Gothruk then tucks into the stew eating a hearty portion.
In response to Falco's question about us staying together he replies, I'm sticking around, I like all of you, couldn't ask for better people to have covering my back. And if this is just the beginning of our adventures then we'll have hundreds of good stories to tell by the time we're old and grey.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Wednesday July 4th, 2018 2:07:25 PM
As great as the other items one in particular stands out to Finnian. He reaches down and pulls out a beautiful quiver. The alternating greys and browns make the quiver not only functional but a work of art. He throws off an empty quiver and deposits his remaining arrows into the new one. He feels a sense of accomplishment and pride while wearing the quiver, for it represents not only his status as an elite sharpshooter, but also his role in saving the Wold. "I'll need to replinish this" he jokes indicating the pitiful number of arrows poking out of the quiver.
"I too will be staying, but for now I need to get to work." He grabs a mug and takes a swig. Wiping is mouth he adds, "Ramsy this is delicious. Thank you for taking the time to prepare all of this." He stowes his current bow in the compartment in his quiver and draws out the half done bow from his pack. "If you don't mind I really do need to finish this before we run across anything else. My old bow is splintering and has become far to easy to draw." Finnian finds a place to set up and begins working on his bow.
Currently at 26/56 hours on the bow and will work until fatigued or exhausted to get as much done as he can, granted he's already tired.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday July 4th, 2018 9:12:25 PM
Tsak forces himself to partake of someof the delicious stew before grabbing a tankard of ale. He thanks Ramsey profusely. After a while he has a look thru the assortment of items that the company has picked up on its adventure so far.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Thursday July 5th, 2018 6:32:05 AM
Having a sudden realization that he does not know what is going on in his mind Falco quickly drops the backpack. Better to be flexiable I guess. Who knows what I will need soon.
He bends and picks up the bag of gems thinking gold is more usable.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (40/40 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Thursday July 5th, 2018 6:56:39 AM
Rolth blinks in surprise at the idea that the Petals might not remain together--it quite literally had not even occurred to him as a possibility. "Finnian and Gothruk, I too fully intend to stick around and continue our good works! Elyas, you might have bloomed later, but are no less a part of this wonderful fellowship. Imagine what we can accomplish together. Falco, my doughty friend, I my heart is warmed that you choose to stay, even though you are uncertain of your own path? Where does your spririt call you now, if not to the arcane?" He looks like he might break out in song or verse, but then seems too overcome by emotion to speak for a moment...then turns to more practical matters.
"Perhaps the treants can help carry the ship to water? They are quite powerful, and the ship not so large. Then we can make for Chessford, render what assistance is needed, and go shopping in the Catacombs! Kiwina, I like the idea of continuing Ramsey in our company, to help run the ship," he continues in a private aside.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:48:17 AM "Let us finish inspecting the ship first. We encountered her as a flying ship, and need to make sure she is suitably designed for water before we put her in or over it."
Kiwina is also taken aback by the thoight of the Petals spliiting up, although it is not a surprising question. His heart will always lie with the ocean, and he could see others being similarly affected by the Sarr.
(OOC: Have we determined the ship isn't still aloft?)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Sickened, Blurred d20+7=23 ; Thursday July 5th, 2018 12:44:13 PM
Gothruk will assist Kiwina in his search of the ship for any obvious problems, he's not that good when it comes to boats but has been on enough during his time as a petal to know roughly how things should be. Perception = 23
Epilogue continued--DM Post Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:06:19 PM
Rolth peppers Ramsey with questions, "How fares the village and the isle? What news of the treants? Of the other inhabitants in Chessford?"
”The village is doing great. When the blood grass died, everyone pitched in and starting repairing everything. The Wanderer’s Roost has a new owner. A little guy by the name of Amaretto. He’s quite the cook and knows his ale.” He emphasizes this last statement with a refill of his mug.
He responds to Elyas, ”Nah, I didn’t make this. I can’t even burn water. Amaretto cooked it up. I’ve just been keeping it hot for you.”
While others consider what to do next, Finnian finally gets some time to finish his bow and Kiwina and Gothruk make a careful inspection of the “Rose.
The ship appears to be a fine one. Double masted with fore and aft decks, its cabins are oversized to accommodate large creatures. The seamless hull is fabricated of tightly woven grass and there is no sign of pitch having ever been applied. Gothruk perceives that the hull is water tight without any sealer needed.
Profession Sailor 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Although the hull appears water tight, the Rose will still ship water during rain or high seas. There appears to be no means of removing water. Perhaps this was not a problem in the Sargrass, but on the seas it will definitely be an issue. Like a waterborne sailing vessel, there is ballast along the keel that will provide an effective bilge. To add a bilge pump that would solve the issue you estimate it would take four people with tools and materials about a day.}
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+6=25 ; Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:41:07 PM
After finishing the excellent meal, Elyas spends some time below-decks and walking around the outside of the fantastical grass-ocean-worthy ship. He takes extensive notes in a book he keeps at his side and spends an hour or so working on calculations. (Profession Sailor check of 25).
Once he has finished a round, he shows some of his sketches to his companions.
It looks to me that this ship was designed specifically for its use on the sar plains. It has no way of removing water in a storm! But look here, it shouldn't be too hard to rig up a bilge pump. we could easily make this in a day
Like Elyas, Kiwina notes the need for a bilge pump. Elyas' sketches look good. "Let's do it." Mentally, he notes that although they found a set of tools onboard when they were modifying the boiler, a set of masterwork tools would make modifications and repairs easier. But he's not going to make that a priority right away.
He continues to look the ship over, making as thorough an inspection as he can. Their lives will depend on the Rose, and he tries to overlook nothing. (Perception = 23, craft ship = 25)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=8 ; Friday July 6th, 2018 1:49:40 AM
Sable is not sure what the others are talking about needing a pump, but he trusts Kiwana's judgement and will help make the modifications needed on the ship and will recommend they get repair and backup gear for the vessel.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10) 22/25HP |Guisarme +6 2D6+6 | Status: Blurred Friday July 6th, 2018 5:59:21 AM
Gothruk, happy with the state of the ship, moves down to his bunk and meditates on the battle they just had, trying to commit as much as possible to memory. The way enemies reacted, which of their blows landed and the emotions that flooded the field of battle.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Friday July 6th, 2018 7:05:40 AM "Sharp eye Elyas. We certainly would not want to out in a storm with no pump, even just sailing we would take on some water would we not? Sounds like money and time well spent though I have no idea how to do it personally."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Friday July 6th, 2018 7:09:02 AM
Rolth pitches in to help Captain Kiwina with the survey and modification of the ship, excited to be back on the sea soon. During a break he pulls out his new lute, and lovingly strums a few chords, awkwardly at first but with rapid improvement. "You know, I learned a few things from our clan skalds as a cub. It's been a few years, but let's see if I my fingers remember what they are doing." As he plays, he is muttering under his breath. Each of the Petals in turn may be surprised to hear his voice in their ear, as if whispered, yet Rolth remains in his place in the circle of resting adventurers.
Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be Just a dream and the wind to carry me And soon…
(OOC: With real world credit to Christopher Cross, of course. Rolth has made the leap to Bard!)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Friday July 6th, 2018 5:21:56 PM
Finnian works long past exhaustion on his new bow, but the soft song coming from Rolth keeps him going. "who knew you could sing such a sweet tune and be such an imposing force on the battle field" he says in common tauric stumbling a bit over the words "I've been practicing the common tongue while I work" he adds with smile and slight blush.
"This thing here is nearly complete," he says holding up the bow. The dark and light colors swirl in the sunlight and it has a slight red tint to it. "Just a few more finishing touches and it will be ready to test"
"I would like to visit with the treants again. They seemed a bit agitated last time... for good reason of course, but now that the current threat has passed hopefully they will be a bit more pleasant"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 24/24 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=24 ; Friday July 6th, 2018 6:45:24 PM
(Profession: Sailor=24 Pass) Tsak understands the need for a pump to remove water collected from rain or waves that crest the bow of the ship, and also notes that it is missing. Even though the hull may be water tight, a bilge pump will be required if the petals hope to use their new ship on any size-able expanse of water.. He puts head and hands together with Elyas, Kiwina and Sable to see what can be achieved with the items available.
A welcome (DM John) Saturday July 7th, 2018 7:34:20 AM
The Petals quickly take charge of their new home, the Rose.
Ramsey is excited and delighted to be a part of the activity and manages to be always at hand without ever being in the way.
As the sun gets low in the sky, some sort of commotion appears to be developing from the direction of Chessford.
Is that the sound of war? No, it is the sound of singing that you hear.
It appears the good people of the island have noticed your arrival and are sending a welcoming committee. Complete with banners, song, and, from the looks of it, dancing.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+8=10 ; d20+8=13 ; Saturday July 7th, 2018 11:54:59 AM
Rolth is overjoyed that the village is in good enough shape to be celebrating! Before they arrive, he will comb out his mane with his magical comb. He will add notes from his new lute to the revelers' music, but still seems to be getting used to the thing after a long time away from the instrument. Hopefully it is a forgiving crowd! (Perform: Strings = 10 or 11 if they favor Domi)
If asked, he will be happy to reprise his epic, Charge of the Dark Brigade. He's no Gnym of Gnym yet, but is proud of his first effort, and the story of the Petals' role that day. Otherwise he is happy to mingle with the crowd, seeking out information on the fate of those people and places dear to us. How fares Sandifurr's? Elarorn and family? The local Catacombs branch?
If any of the mixed taur children are present, he will greet them warmly as signs of Domi's favor upon us, and of the coming reunification of the Noble Taurs! He will make a point to dance with them if they would like, and otherwise show the others through his actions how they should be treated well. (If needed, Diplomacy = 13, or 14 with those favoring Domi.)
If the children are not present, he will politely but firmly inquire into their status and location.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+5=15 ; Saturday July 7th, 2018 5:29:38 PM
Kiwina looks through the crowd for faces he is familiar with, and says hello. More, though, he listens for news of local events since the party disappeared, and for news of how the recent chaos affected the other islands, gently steering his conversations towards these topics.
Not to be outdone by Rolth, he tries his hand at telling the tale of their recent battle -- not in epic form, though, just an unvarnished account as he saw it. It's a chance to try out a new skill, and one that he first attempted to use to calm these villagers' children in the nearby caves. (roll: oratory = 15) Wow, not that long ago. It feels like months.
And food. As centaurs always do, he looks for food.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Sunday July 8th, 2018 2:37:37 PM
Elyas feels a little bit sick to his stomach seeing the crowd coming. He has never quite fit in well on the 'Taur majority island, and doesn't like being the center of attention in general.
He is, however interested to see what has been happening since the Petals left on their quest, so he spends some time asking after those that they helped in the cave, and seeing what became of the half-breed children.
After a short time, he finds himself back on the ship, trying to look busy inspecting the in-progress bilge pump but really just avoiding any more congratulations.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Sunday July 8th, 2018 5:26:50 PM
Sable will join in the festivities, but once completed will go visit the Mailed Fist to return the +1 bow from the Fist (I have an extra now) and retrieve my original masterwork spear. Then would like to trade the +1 Battle axe for a +1 Greatsword. Then a swing by the fletcher to purchase 40 arrows to replace those used... (-2 GP).
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Sunday July 8th, 2018 11:29:08 PM
Finnian will head over to the fletcher with Sable and then over to the WLA lodge to finally pay his dues and receive some training.
[ooc: So can I just complete the work on this bow? I should be at maybe 36/56] or keep tracking.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 2/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Monday July 9th, 2018 6:49:28 AM
Falco takes a moment to find a small place on the boat he can think of as his own. He spends some time contemplating but beeing the celebration that they are arriving two Falco's questions of his life choices seems to melt into the background.
"A party? Well that sounds like quite the thing now doesn't it. Dancing and drink! The cure for our past adventures I think."
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