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)!
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