Ships Ahoy and East Monday August 6th, 2018 9:02:28 PM
With all the preparations the Rose is ready to head out. Ramsey, like he promised, set the Rose beside Crab beach. The crabs crawled from the water in a battalion of six-legged red tanks. The Petals find that the fastest route is East around the island. Pym is a day and a half trip by boat. A small crew on the dock unmoored the lines and Ramsey asked for help to unfurl the sails. Once unfurled Ramsey turned to sails to catch the wind. The Rose backed up till it hit a current. The Roses crew worked to make the ship turn and they were on the way. To the right was the coast of Chessford. Once passed Chessford the beach disappeared and was replaced by cliffs that rose into the sky. (Finnian) Highlight to display spoiler: { Finnian find the cliffs familier. The name, what is the name of the cliffs? (DM thinking..lol) The Thunder Rock Cliffs. The height and odd shapes of the cliff crags is known to reflect the wind as thunder. With really good perception you are able to make out several taurs standing at the highest point. } Half a day has passed. How do you spend your time on the boat? Everyone take 400 XP for the scene
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=18 ; d20+10=18 ; Monday August 6th, 2018 10:03:17 PM
Kiwina worries about how the Rose will take to the water, even though the party has inspected her thoroughly and pronounced hef seaworthy. This is still (as far as he knows) her maiden voyage on the sea, and he has to fuss and make sure she handles it well. When he's not checking on the ship, he's checking their position, assesseing her speed compared to other ships of comparable size, and looking for dangers in the water to avoid. (Rolls: sailor = 18, perception = 18)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=11 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2018 6:37:48 AM
Rolth will spend most of his time helping to sail the ship. (Profession Sailor = 11) He will spend his down time examining the Sargrass tapestry that we gained in our last adventure. He hums an old liontaur tune about roaming the plains as he looks it over.
Home, home on the plains, Where the wolves and the driders do range, Where ever is heard, poetic encouraging words, And the Eight Petaled Rose wins the day.
(Detect Magic)
Wait, is that a glowing aura he detects? He leans in for a closer look...
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=16 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2018 7:04:44 AM
(Profession: Sailor=16) Tsak, taking a leaf from Falco's book, rises early and meditates on communicating more with Esmerelda. Afterwards he does what he can to help keep the Rose afloat and moving in the right direction aka sailoring.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=18 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2018 7:13:00 AM
Just before the boat sets out Falco thinks of the new power, the three that that ended the fight with the Sarr. He doesn't exactly prey but does ask that they watch over the vessel on the journey.
Once underway he climbs to one of the higher points on the ship and does his best to keep a lookout. {perception: 18}
Nothing in life has made me think a simple journey will be simple or safe. Best keep my eyes open.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Tuesday August 7th, 2018 8:02:51 AM
Gothruk seeing that others have taken up the reins and that he'd probably just be in the way if he tried to help keeps up with his training. He feels like he's markedly improved since he first joined the petals.
He goes along the boat practising forward kicks, kicks that come from the side, from above. Jabs, heavier follow-through punches, uppercuts, different combinations in quick succession. Practising his ballence on the ship as it rocks through the waves.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Tuesday August 7th, 2018 10:06:21 AM
Elyas brings his books out on to the top deck, spending some time pouring over his spells and planning, but enjoying the open air and the sea while he works. He watches the other petals, feeling a strange sense of belonging here.
He practices some simple fire spells, careful not to actually use their full power as he knows the dangers of fire on a boat, but also preparing to fight the brambles with an effective weapon.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=26 ; d20+13=14 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2018 5:54:23 PM Those are the... Uh... Thunder Rock Cliffs. I've heard the wind sounds like thunder around here. I think. Finnigan relays his knowledge to the group. With his keen eyes he points out some Taurus along the ridge. "Best keep an eye on them. See if they're just looking or shadowing us. I'll be in the crows nest if you need me." Finnian grabs a quiver and a quiver of sticks and, forgoing the rigging, climbs the mast like the trunk of a tree. [Climb=26,Natural 20]
Once up there he sets in for the long haul and widdles away at the sticks.
He casts Alert if he spots anything but probably doesn't... [perception=14 Natural 1]
Maiden Voyage (DM John) Tuesday August 7th, 2018 11:48:13 PM
Rolth bursts into song then examines the tapestry for auras. Rolth Highlight to display spoiler: {. You do in fact detect a moderate magical aura. A Knowledge Arcana DC21 to discern school of magic. You also see that this is very finely and cleverly woven. Some of the effect is natural, but appears to be enhanced by magic.}
Kiwina worries about how the Rose will take to the water, even though the party has inspected her thoroughly and pronounced her seaworthy.
And the Rose is soon put to the test.
The weather started getting rough. The Petals ship was tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the Rose, she would be lost.
Kiwina and the others, taking advantage of the advance warning providing by the watchful Falco and Finnian successfully crew the ship through the surprise squall that commonly appears in these waters. Although everyone is completely soaked in the sudden, but short lived downpour, no one is the worse for the experience.
Tsak gets to know his new friend. When the squall hits, Esmeralda, though a cat, seems to be quite unperturbed by being drenched.
Gothruk maintains his fighting form and works on his sea legs.
Elyas prepares to fight with fire.
The rest of the trip to Pym is uneventful. As they approach the coastal town, it is as if Elyas action were somehow prophetic, for there appears to be smoke coming from the settlement. Lots of it
Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There appear to several large fires about the village with taurs running around them.} Perception DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The taurs are not putting out the fires. They are fueling them!} Perception DC25 Highlight to display spoiler: {Partially hidden by the sea break there appears to be a longship in the harbor. Such a warship is out of place in a backwater fishing village like Pym.}
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+9=22 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 2:04:43 AM
Sable scans the scene (Perception 22) and says, Looks like the Taurs here are setting and fueling fires all around the town, perhaps we should proceed with caution.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=27 ; d20+7=13 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 5:33:30 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=27, Profession: Sailor=13 to know the attributes of a long-ship) Tsak is able to perceive the shape of a ship in the harbor. It looks like a long-ship. I agree, caution is advised, but the villagers may already be in need of our assistance. There is a war-ship in the harbor and it looks mighty suspicious. It seems our 3 hour tour is at an end. Luckily I believe those ships are more likely to be used as troop transports rather than carrying cannons, so the Rose should be safe. Although she will be quite fast and we may not be able to catch her if she spies us early.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=11 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:01:35 AM "Thunder Cliff? If liontaur live there they would be the Thunder Cats? Great name really."
Falco is in a good mode despite the sudden storm. The fact that he spotted it even gave him a feeling of being useful on a boat for the first time. This quickly sours when the smoke is spotted and the others speak.
"Could this have to do with the witch and the brambles? Brambles come in and the other taurs are reacting poorly?" __________________________________________________________ Arcane School Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th; concentration +8) . . 7/dayacid dart (1d6+2 acid) Conjurer Spells Prepared (CL 4th; concentration +8) . . 2ndglitterdust (DC 17), glitterdust (DC 17), invisibility, summon monster II . . 1stcolor spray (DC 15), elf vision (DC 15), grease, mage armor, reduce person (DC 15) . . 0 (at will)acid splash, light, message, prestidigitation . . Opposition Schools Abjuration, Enchantment
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+2=13 ; d20+10=28 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:13:31 AM
During the trip, Rolth examines the tapestry's aura more closely, but can't quite make it out. (KS Arcana = 13, fail) He asks Elyas and Falco for help, since they are more experienced in such matters.
As they near the coast, he also spies the longship in the harbor and what looks to be attackers setting fires. "We must go to the assistance of the villagers! Although perhaps we should seize the ship while most of them are ashore, to prevent its escape and reporting on our arrival." (Perception = 28)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=23 ; d20+8=17 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:57:17 AM A couple of us could board the ship while there's no one aboard and sabotage the anchor so it can't be raised or detached easily. The others go into the town and find out if there's anyone in need of saving. Though I don't understand why brambles would be torching things since they're so susceptible to flames themselves? Perhaps it is the tribes using fires to keep brambles at away?
Perception = 23 (Second roll miss-roll)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=24 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 8:36:25 AM
(Roll: percrption = 24)
"The villagers of Pym are said to be mino-liontaurs." Kiwina looks to see what sort of taurs are setting and fueling the fires. When the others point out the warship, he also looks to see what, if any, crew remain on board. Does there seem to be a pattern as to where the fires are?
----- Ranger spells prepared: magic fang
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+8=15 ; d20+5=21 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 10:11:05 AM
On the voyage, Elyas attempts to help Rolth with examining the tapestry. Knowledge Arcana 15...
As they approach the shore, Elyas sees the fire coming from the village. Somone is setting the town on fire!
He does not spot the warship that the others are talking about, but takes their word for it. Can the 8 of us capture a ship, even one with a reduced crew? It seems like that would be a good start to beating this group, but is it feasible? Or should we do what we can to rescue those on the shore?
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=26 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 4:55:55 PM
Finnigan calls down from his place in the crows nest confirmation that he too sees the ship. "looks to be a raiding party. We can take em... Right?" [perception 26]
Pym (DM John) Wednesday August 8th, 2018 11:20:35 PM
On the voyage:
Elyas unsuccessfully tries to ascertain the nature of the tapestry.
On the approach to Pym:
Sable scans the scene and says, Looks like the Taurs here are setting and fueling fires all around the town, perhaps we should proceed with caution.
Tsak is able to perceive the shape of a ship in the harbor. It looks like a long-ship. I agree, caution is advised, but the villagers may already be in need of our assistance. There is a war-ship in the harbor and it looks mighty suspicious. It seems our 3 hour tour is at an end. Luckily I believe those ships are more likely to be used as troop transports rather than carrying cannons, so the Rose should be safe. Although she will be quite fast and we may not be able to catch her if she spies us early.
Falcos good mode after the storm sours, when the smoke is spotted. "Could this have to do with the witch and the brambles? Brambles come in and the other taurs are reacting poorly?"
Rolth also spies the longship in the harbor and what looks to be attackers setting fires. "We must go to the assistance of the villagers! Although perhaps we should seize the ship while most of them are ashore, to prevent its escape and reporting on our arrival."
Gothruk proposes sabotaging the presumed raiding ship while others go into town.
Kiwina takes a closer look at the taurs fueling the fires and reminds the others that Pym is populated with mino-liontarus. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { They in fact appear to be mino-liontaurs. There appear to be two medium sized humanoids still on the ship. At this distance their race is undeterminable. There appear to be bonfires scattered around the village.}
Elyas proposes options to approach Pym.
Finnian sees the ship and calls out, "looks to be a raiding party. We can take em... Right?" Finnian Highlight to display spoiler: {The people loading the fires appear to be mino-liontaurs. There appear to be two medium sized humanoids still on the ship. At this distance their race is undeterminable. You see various other medium humanoids forcing the mino-liontaurs to feed the fires with planks taken from their own buildings!}
Note that the Roll20 Map has been updated. Use the "Village of Pym" map. Place your characters accordingly as well as tell me where the Rose is. The ship at the center pier is the warship.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=10 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 2:46:29 AM
Sable will move towards the longboat in order to try and immobilize it. (Profession Sailor - 10)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=30 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 7:26:49 AM
As we approach, Rolth will cast Toros Taur Try on each Petal. They may choose from the following effects (10 minute duration):
Minotaur: +1 on Perception and Intimidate checks Centaur: +2 on Survival checks Liontaur: +1 on Acrobatics and Stealth checks
He chooses Minotaur for himself.
Rolth will then join Sable in investigating the longship and helping immobilize it if it is proven to belong to hostile forces as we suspect. As we approach, he looks it over carefully, watching for signs of crew, guards, or other threats. (Perception = 30)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=22 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+9=11 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 8:09:58 AM
(Toros Taur Try= Liontaur, Stealth=22, Profession Sailor=9, Swim if required=11) Tsak quickly explains to Ramsey that the petals plan to immobilise the war-ship and anyone on it before attending to those who appear to be attacking the village. He asks Ramsey to stay on the Rose and try to keep her out of danger once the petals have disembarked. Once the Petal has come within range he then stealthily approaches the ship looking for a way to disable the rudder (he will swim to the ship if that gives the best chance to approach without being seen).
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Thursday August 9th, 2018 8:16:55 AM "I can't tell why, but it looks like the villagers are the ones burning the place down. I see only two figures on the ship from here."
As the party approaches the village, Kiwina will consult with the aumakua to see if they have told him whether it is a good idea to take the longship. This takes a minute, so if there is no time, he will skip it. If the spirits say not to take the ship, he will suggest going directly to the aid of the villagers. Effect is identical to an augury, caster level 1.
(OOC: I'm on a device that can't handle Roll20 for the next several days. Someone else will have to place/move me.)
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+6=23 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 9:07:26 AM "We should be able to take down the two on the ship, if that's all there is. Let's move quickly to disable the ship before the others notice us!
Elyas looks at the ship in the harbor and tries to think what options they have for disabling it quickly. Profession sailor = 23.
(OOC: The roll 20 map hasn't been updated yet, it is still on the Sar plains map.)
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Spells prepared: 0: Resistance, Detect Magic, Light, Acid Splash 1: Shield, Burning Hands, Color Spray, Magic Weapon, Magic Missile 2: Scorching Ray (2), Resist Energy, Web
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+10=24 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:14:40 AM "I can try and catch them in Glitterdust. Will make them easier to take down if it works I would think."
He tries to remain unseen from the land as he waits for the boat to get closer to land. {Stealth: 24}
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=10 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:34:29 AM
[Toros Try - Liontaur - +1 Acrobatics and Stealth]
"Mino-Liontaurs are doing the burning, looks like 2 Medium humanoids on the ship." He calls as he makes his way down from the crows nest. I need to rig up something to get me down quicker He thinks to himself as he reluctantly gives up his high ground in order to join the group.
[Climb=10]
Pym (DM John) Thursday August 9th, 2018 8:54:22 PM
Pym is a small fishing village located directly on the coast. There is a bit of an inlet here so that the coast line actually borders the southern edge of the village. To the west is a rock outcropping upon which a tower rests. From its rundown appearance, it seems to not have been in use for some time. The houses are taur sized of beam construction with plank roofs. A few of the larger buildings are surrounded by unmortared stone fences which appear to be more for confining animals than for defining property boundaries.
There are three piers each with small craft moored to them or along the piers lining the shore. [Note that the large boat shown in the drawing on the left side is not actually present.] On the middle pier is a longship. Its single mast is unfurled and two medium sized humanoids stand on the deck. Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { One seems to be dressed well. The other is attired like a typical ruffian.}
Among the buildings are three separate bonfires. These bonfires are being fed by mino-liontaurs who are dismantling the houses to fuel them. Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {They seem to be being forced to do so by armed medium sized humanoids.}
Running among the house are several people (medium size) who seem to be grabbing valuables and throwing them into sacks in the packed paths that serve as roads. Also, along these paths are several large corpses can be seen.
It appears the Petals have arrived near the end of a brutal raid.
Sable moves toward the longboat in order to try and immobilize it. [OOC: Tell me how you get there and what you do about the two guards on it.]
Rolth casts Toros Taur Try on each Petal. He then takes a look at the longship, seeing that there are two medium sized creatures on it. One dressed fairly well; the other like a thug.
Ships move slowly giving Kiwina time to consult with the aumakua. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { the spirits reply seems hazy at this time.}
Tsak explains to Ramsey the plan to immobilise the war-ship and anyone on it before attending to those who appear to be attacking the village and instructs Ramsey to stay on the Rose and try to keep her out of danger once the petals have disembarked.
Ramsey gulps at the responsibility then nods agreement and understanding.
Once the Petal has come within range, Tsak is ready to stealthily approach the ship and makes it to the rudder, but does not see any way to disable it.
Elyas looks at the ship in the harbor and tries to think what options they have for disabling it quickly. He comes up with several: foul the mast, disable the rudder (though doing so could be compensated for with oars), cut it loose and float it away, breach its hull (though hard to do), set it on fire.
Falco suggests casting glitterdust on the ship guards and stealthily approaches the long ship.
Finnian calls out what he sees and descends from his perch.
[Ahh, the challenges of PbP: Choices as the DMs see it: 1. Run the Rose near the longship and hope the two on board are distracted enough not to notice (this is a Profession Sailing check); 2. Stop the Rose offshore and swim to the longship; 3. Approach the shore (there were sufficient Sailor checks to do so safely) and approach the longship along the shore from the watchtower (west) side; 4. Approach the shore (there were sufficient Sailor checks to do so safely) and approach the longship along the shore from the east side;or 5. Something else.
Pick one, either by posting or email, and we will take up from there.]
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +7 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=12 ; d20+28=47 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 9:57:38 PM
As the ship closes in, Rolth tries to notice even more about the two humanoids on the ship, the well-dressed one and the ruffian, but can't make out anything through the spray. (Perception = 12, fail)
He is fine with any line of approach, but prefers the direct action of leaping straight aboard the other vessel from ours. (Acrobatics = 47) It's not like two of them can cover the available approaches. If it looks like a fight is brewing, just before pulling alongside or up to the shore, he will cast Expeditious Retreat on himself, before charging the well dressed man if Rolth is in a position to do so.
(OOC: Not that with this roll, Rolth can leap about 45 feet!)
Effects: Toros Taur Try: Minotaur +1 on Perception and Intimidate checks (10 minutes) Expeditious Retreat : +30' speed (for a total of +28 on jump checks)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+12=32 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 2:03:24 AM
Sable chooses Minotaur effect, rolls a nat 20 on perception for 30 vs non-Taur/32 vs Taur. Looks like the taurs are being goaded into dismantling their houses by non-Taur humanoids. The ship has a well dressed and ruffian Humanoid on it - I agree that we should charge the ship with our own and board to take the two by surprise.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Friday August 10th, 2018 7:09:03 AM "That makes sense, lets get the Rose to the ship with the two on it."
Falco smiles This should be an intresting distraction. Maybe my love for the arcane will come back if I use it some.
Anxious to get started Falco gets to the front of the boat and stays ducked low. If they spot us I will give them some glitterdust.
{ooc: Readied actin if spotted: Glitterdust DC17 trying to get both of them.}
{ooc: Tried to move the boat but couldnt, someone will need to}
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=12 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+10=11 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 7:59:55 AM
(Roll: perception = 12, 19)
"The spirits have offered no foreknowledge whether we should attack the boat. Doing so will force the raiders to fight rather than flee. It's going to take some skilllul sailing to approach without being seen."
Kiwina prepares to take the Rose in or help someone else do so. (Sailor = 11, really bad roll)
(OOC: I'm on a device that can't handle Roll20 for the next several days. Someone else will have to place/move me.)
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield Friday August 10th, 2018 10:09:48 AM
Elyas loads his crossbow and casts Shield on himself. "I am fine with assaulting the longboat and disabling it or bringing the fight to the shore and trying to force them to flee. either way we should move quickly!
----------------------------- Active effects: Shield (4 minutes)
Spells prepared: 0: Resistance, Detect Magic, Light, Acid Splash 1: Shield, Burning Hands, Color Spray, Magic Weapon, Magic Missile 2: Scorching Ray (2), Resist Energy, Web
Seeing Kiwina having a bit of trouble Tsak steps in to bring the Rose in close to the other ship so that they can board. He then hands off to Ramsey and tries to make his way toward the two humans without raising their attention. Esmerelda seems content to follow Tsak at this point.
------------------ Ranger spell: speak with animals Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20=17 ; d20+8=27 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 10:22:28 AM
Gothruk leaps to assist Kiwina guild the boat Sailor = 17. So + 2 to kiwina's roll.
Perception = 27. He can also see armed hostiles in the town and let's the other know.
Seems to be some small folk making the villages destroy their own homes. Let's handle the boat real quick, then if we need to we can use that as leverage or a bargaining chip.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=15 ; d3=2 ; d20+11=15 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 4:59:23 PM
Missed both of the perceptions I don't know what that d3 is about.
I like the idea of boarding the ship and will have a blotter post this weekend. Finninian finishes his climb down.
Pym: Attacking the Longship Watch (DM John) d20+2=8 ; d20+5=17 ; Saturday August 11th, 2018 10:03:08 AM
Kiwina tries to bring the Rose alongside the warship. Tsak and Gothruk step in to help and she is quietly brought alongside the moored warship. On board are two men, one dressed in a cloak and nice leather boots, but without any apparent armor and armed with only a dagger and a crossbow hanging from his belt; the other wears leather armor and is equipped with a shortbow bow and hand axe. As you near, it becomes obvious that both are half orcs. Obviously here to guard the ship they appear to be more interested in watching the shore, neglecting any threat from the sea! You approach without being detected.
[OOC: The Rose is at the longship. What next? Need another Profession Sailor check to stop her. Note that something will have to stop her. It can be mooring lines, oars, the longship, the pier, or the shore. Of course, those last three might cause damage.]
When the Rose gets close, Rolth makes a spectacular leap, landing next to the better dressed of the unsuspecting guards. Dressed in a fine cloak and soft leather boots, he appears to be not wearing armor and armed with only a dagger and crossbow. As he looks up in surprise Rolth, sees the man's tusk lined mouth open in the shape of an oh. Rolth can take a charge attack vs flat-footed AC 11.
Sable takes a careful look as they approach. Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {. You see two standing watch on the longship. They are both clearly half-orcs. One wears no armor, but has better clothing and appears only armed with a light crossbow and a dagger at his hip. Also (with that roll) you note he has a pouch on his belt you commonly see used to store spell components. The other guard is wearing leather armor, a handaxe, and shortbow and quiver. The pier the longship is moored to is about 100 long and 20 wide. The bow of the longship is about 20 feet from shore. About 20 feet from the pier are two half-orc warriors wearing chain shirts carrying what appears to be a blanket filled with loot. They notice the Petals about the time you assault the longship, dropping there burden and running forward, drawing greataxes.}
Falco stands ready on the bow, prepared to cast glitterdust if spotted. Amazingly it proves unnecessary as the two watchmen, are paying too much attention to shore.
Elyas prepares his crossbow and casts shield on himself. OOC: Elyas gets a surprise round shot at either target.
Tsak, having successfully brought in the Rose, heads toward the two half-orc watchmen. Esmeralda follows along.
Gothruk informs the others of what is happening on shore and proposes taking the longship quickly to use in bargaining with the marauders.
Finnian finishes climbing down and is ready to board the ship.
======== Need action(s) to stop the Rose.
Anyone not working on this can take full round attacks.
Nicely dressed half-orc Flat-footed AC 11 HP ? Other half-orc Flat-footed AC 12 HP ?
Two marauders are running forward, about 200 away from the Roses current position.
Marauder 1 AC 15 HP ? Marauder 2 AC 15 HP ?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +9 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +6 1d4+2 x2| Rake (2) +6 1d4+4 Status: Cha d20+9=19 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=8 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+4=5 ; d8+6=7 ; Saturday August 11th, 2018 10:45:52 AM
As the half-orc mouths an 'oh', Rolth thinks oh, yes! as he pounces on his prey. He starts with a two handed morningstar swing, (MW morningstar to hit = 18, dam = 7) which connects with a thud. He follows up with a pair of claw attacks (Paw 1 = 18, dam = 5; Paw 2 = CRIT, dam = 7) and finishes with a pair of nasty rakes. (Rake 1 = 12, dam = 5; Rake 2 = 8, miss) He grins widely as he says, "Greetings from the Eight Petaled Rose!"
Total damage = 24
Effects: Effects: Toros Taur Try: Minotaur +1 on Perception and Intimidate checks (10 minutes) Expeditious Retreat : +30' speed (1/10r)
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+6=18 ; d8+1=9 ; 2d4+3=6 ; Saturday August 11th, 2018 10:48:03 AM
Elyas sees Rolth going after the two on the boat, something catches his eye. that man next to Rolth is not wearing armor and has a dagger and crossbow... Uh oh Elyas thinks to himself feeling his own dagger in his belt and aiming his crossbow.
He considers yelling at Rolth to be careful of a possible spellcaster, but doesn't want to give up what appears to be the element of surprise. instead he takes a shot at the unarmored man. 18 to hit, 9 (max!) damage.
He then prepares to disrupt any spell the man might start casting...
(OOC: surprise round to shoot at the man. Regular round ready an action to cast magic missile at the man if he starts casting a spell) 6 magic missile damage if that goes off
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=24 ; Saturday August 11th, 2018 9:07:48 PM
Kiwina works to stop the Rose, prefering to use mooring lines to stop her alongside the longship to make it easier for others to cross over to it. (Roll: sailor =24)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=19 ; 2d4+3=7 ; d20+1=2 ; Sunday August 12th, 2018 5:38:35 PM
(tAttack=19, Damage=7, eAttack=2) Tsak draws his sword and attacks the 'other' half-orc. He draws blood, but is then taken by surprise when Esmerelda flies past him and also attempts to take a chunk out of his opponent. The kitten completely mis-times her spring however and makes no contact with the stranger.
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Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=14 ; 3d6+9=19 ; Monday August 13th, 2018 2:32:05 AM
Sable says, Watch out for the two warriors approaching the boat - but definitely take out the spellcaster you are working on Rolth.
With that, Sable boards the adjacent ship and attacks the non-spelcaster. AC 14 to hit, 19 damage.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d6+2=5 ; d20+5=14 ; Monday August 13th, 2018 7:05:40 AM
Seeing Rolth make a magnificent jump Falco considers making a similar leap. Thinking of the size of the ships compared with his small frame he thinks better of it and stays put. Instead he locks his eyes on the spell caster and loads his crossbow.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+3=13 ; d20+3=11 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=7 ; Monday August 13th, 2018 8:03:12 AM
Finninan fires two shots at the suspected spellcaster [Attack=13, 11] [Damage= 7, 7]
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20=16 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=8 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday August 13th, 2018 1:47:30 PM
Gothruk having no idea how good a job Kiwina is doing attempts to help him bring in the boat as silently as possible. Sailor = 16. +2 to kiwina's roll.
He then draws his Guisarme incase the enemies on the other ship provoke.
To Hit: 27 (Crit threat) To Confirm: 13 Damage: 16 if Crit, 11 otherwise.
Aoo#2 To Hit: 8...
Pym: First Blood (DM John) Monday August 13th, 2018 10:34:24 PM
Rolth leaps to the moored longship before the Rose closes in and lands a bone crunching blow with his morningstar on the well dressed half-orc. He then shreds his foe with three of four claws. "Greetings from the Eight Petaled Rose!" he exclaims as the half-orc falls lifelessly to the deck.
Kiwina expertly brings the Rose alongside the longship, and with Gothruks able assistance is able to tie her off to their prey. Gothruk then stands ready with his polearm.
Elyas and Finnian, both perceiving Rolths target is a spellcaster, take careful aim and bury bolt and arrows into the caster even as Rolth eviscerates him.
Falco loads his crossbow and keeps his eye on the likely spellcaster to see him slain by Rolth and Elyas.
Tsak draws his sword and attacks the 'other' half-orc. He draws blood and is taken by surprise when Esmerelda flies past him and also attempts to take a chunk out of his opponent. The kitten completely mis-times her spring, however, and makes no contact with the stranger.
Sable calls out, Watch out for the two warriors approaching the boat, but definitely take out the spellcaster you are working on Rolth. With that Sable boards the adjacent ship and attacks the non-spellcaster. Already wounded by Tsak, this foe crumples, dead even before hitting the deck with a dull thud.
The two marauders on the shore stop suddenly when they see the lethality of the Petals attack on their ship. They run back into the village shouting. Perception DC 10 AND must be able to understand orc Highlight to display spoiler: {One shouts,Were under attack! Were under attack! The other shouts, They killed Tim! They killed Fingers!.}
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Nicely dressed half-orc Really Dead by Rolth, Elyas, and Finnian Other half-orc Really Dead by Tsak and Sable
Two marauders are about 100 away from the Rose as shown on the Roll20 map. Ranges for everybody: Rolth--70; Sable, Tsak, Esmerelda, & Falco--90; Finnian and Elyas--110; and Kiwina--125.
Marauder 1 AC 15 HP ? Marauder 2 AC 15 HP ?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=25 ; Monday August 13th, 2018 11:46:40 PM
(Perception vs favored enemy=25) Tsak makes his way from the long-boat to the dock and prepares to face the marauders. He then puts his sword away and starts to reach for his bow. They're onto us and have warned their colleagues.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=21 ; d8+6=7 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 7:01:03 AM "I'll be back, hold the pier! Don't let them on the ships! And shoot the one on the left!" Rolth cries as he bounds directly from the ship to the dock and towards the retreating marauders. Catching up easily (Speed = 80) he takes a vicious swipe at the one on the right, making sure to leave a clear shot at the other bandit. (Morning star to hit = 21, dam =7)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+5=13 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 7:08:01 AM
Falco spots the marauders further on shore and as Rolth dashes after them he fires a single crossbow bolt {hit: 13 dam: 6} before climbing onto the dock.
"Why would they be doing this? Something feels off about this."
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+11=30 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 8:47:55 AM
Kiwina looks over the longship, trying to spot locations where other marauders may be stationed on board. Although it's not likely they would use their ship as bait for an ambush, he doesn't want to risk anyone falling on the party's rear. (Perception = 30)
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+3=14 ; d8=1 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 8:59:29 AM
Elyas takes a long shot at the marauder on the left, 14 to hit, 1 damage if it hits.
That got their attention! now for the real fight!
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=23 ; d20+4=19 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=10 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 10:54:18 AM "That was some nice shooting, " Finning says Turing to Elyas when he sees his bolt hit the spellcaster moments before his own arrow. "Watch this!" the excitement of battle courses through him. "Left you say, okay Rolth, left" he thinks to himself as he takes aim at the fleeing half orc. "lead him just a bit"
Twang, Twang Two arrows soar into the sky almost simultaneously. The first finds its mark, as does the second.
[attack= 23, 19][damage=6,10]
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Tuesday August 14th, 2018 12:23:11 PM
Gothruk jumps over to the captured boat and looks for what ramp or gangplank is connecting it to the pier, he'll remove it if he can, and look to baracade it if he can't. Something Taur waist height that he can attack over but could also take cover behind. If he can remove it AND use it as a baracade he'll do that. He reasons that while Rolth with his lion agility would be able to get back onto this boat with help, other medium-sized creatures would have trouble. And if need be Hr can just lower it again.
He explains what he's doing quickly as he does so.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=14 ; d20+4=8 ; 2d6+5=12 ; 2d6+5=12 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 6:43:51 PM
Sable will prepare his bow to shoot any orcs within range, with dual shot...
AC 14 on first shot, 8 on second = 12 points damage on first, and 12 on second (if they are somehow AC 8).
Tsak makes his way from the long-boat to the dock and prepares to face the marauders. He then puts his sword away and starts to reach for his bow. "They're onto us and have warned their colleagues," he calls out.
"I'll be back, hold the pier! Don't let them on the ships! And shoot the one on the left!" Rolth cries as he bounds directly from the ship to the dock and towards the retreating marauders. Catching up easily he takes a vicious swipe at the one on the right, making sure to leave a clear shot at the other bandit.
Falco fires a shot, but it fails to penetrate the marauderfs chain shirt. He comments, gWhy would they be doing this? Something feels off about this."
Kiwina looks over the longship, trying to spot locations where other marauders may be stationed on board. Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: { You see no apparent signs of ambush. It does appear that this ship is not well maintained and shows sign of heavy occupancy. That is, it appears there were a lot of people on board.}
Elyas takes a long shot at the marauder on the left, but it, too, fails to penetrate the marauderfs armor.
Filled with the thrill of battle, Finnian strikes the unengaged marauder twice, fatally wounded him.
Gothruk jumps down to the captured boat and realizes that, given the longships low draft, that there are no need for ramps or planks as the top of the gunwale is about the level as the pier. Getting from the longship to the Rose, however, is a bit trickier. Fortunately, she is fitted with boarding nets exactly for this purpose. Although on the Plain these allowed for access to the ground rather than another ship.
Sable takes two shots with his bow. The first one bounces harmlessly off one half-orcfs mail while the other passes about a foot to his left, landed in the dirt beyond him.
When Rolth attacks his intended target, the half-orc realizes flight is impossible and takes a stand. He lands a mighty two handed swing of his greataxe deeply into the liontaur's flank. RolthTakes 12 points of damage!
Fatally wounded by Sable the other half-orc raises his axe in defiance, a gleam of shear hatred in his eye. Defiantly he staggers toward Rolth, driving his dying body beyond normal endurance. Having moved within reach of the barbarian , the marauder draws his weapon back for a mighty blow, but his body fails him before he can drive it down and he collapses at Rolth's feet.
The remaining half-orc continues to shout, obviously calling for his allies.
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Marauder 1 Dead by Finnian Marauder 2 AC 15 HP 15 -7 by Rolth
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:17:01 AM
Rolth realizes that he has been a little too bold, and chooses to withdraw back towards the ship, taking up a position to block the path down the pier. (Withdraw action to avoid an AoO) "Let's hold them here, and create a killing zone on the pier!"
Effects: Toros Taur Try: Minotaur +1 on Perception and Intimidate checks (10 minutes) Expeditious Retreat : +30' speed (3/10r)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:22:22 AM
{ooc: My token was upside, did I fall at some point last round, if so instead of reloading I will stand up}
Missing Falco gives a small shrug, not really suprised by that turn of events. Seems to be more luck then skill when I actually connect with this thing. Closer is better. Taking his time he moves onto the dock from the longboat, reloading if he has the time.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+10=22 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:54:26 AM
Kiwina quickly estimates the number of men the longship was carrying (sailor = 22) and relays this information to the other party members. If he cannot estimate a number, he points out the signs of heavy occupancy.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=19 ; d8+1=2 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 8:47:38 AM
(Attack=19, Damage=2, OOC Do half-orcs count as orcs wrt favored enemy? If so add +2 to attack and damage)
Tsak moves closer to get within bow range and lets rip at the half-orc that slashed Rolth.
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Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Wednesday August 15th, 2018 1:37:44 PM I say we push forward into the houses where we can ambush them or attack smaller groups before they mobilise or retreat back to the boat. Though making a stand on the pier will limit the amount that can get to close to us, these are raiders, it seems likely they'll have bows for hunting and they can use the houses for cover while we'd have none on the pier. We have a few seconds before they arrive. What do taurs think?
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+3=8 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 3:40:38 PM Agreed, we should move forward before we lose the element of surprise!
Elyas unfurls one of the boarding nets and starts climbing down towards the longboat.
(OOC - I don't know how easy it is to climb down these nets. Elyas only got an 8 on acrobatics to try to scurry down to the longboat...)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+8=24 ; d8+3=5 ; d20+11=20 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 3:47:01 PM
Finnian fires another arrow at the half orc on the beach and changes position. He takes his eyes of the target to see if he can locate where the next threat might come from.
[Attack=24, Damage=5][Perception=20]
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Wednesday August 15th, 2018 8:18:59 PM
Rolth takes heed of Gothruk's advice, but offers a counter-suggestion of getting on the boat for cover and making them come to us. "They will want their ship back, and it draws them away from the towns folk. Plus, they seem to be all over the place, and can easily slip behind us and take both ships if they choose." (Free action to speak)
Pym is built up next to the shore. A dock lined seawall borders the southern edge of the village. Three piers jut out from this dock into the water. The Rose is moored against a longship, that is itself moored to the west side of the center pier.
A row of buildings, mainly houses, are set back about thirty-five feet from the water. Beyond that is another row of houses. Beyond that are a several larger buidings each with a stacked stone fence.
The row of houses nearest the waters edge from left to right (west to east) are spaced as follows. A smaller dwelling, three larger dwellings, a lane about thirty feet wide, two buildings, a twenty-five feet wide lane, then three more buildings.
The thirty feet wide lane is directly lined up with the pier that the Petals are currently on. For reference, let us call it Middle Lane.
There are three bonfires being tended by taur residences with half-orc marauders directing them. The nearest bonfire is beyond the first row of houses to the right (east) of Middle Lane. You see the smoke and the light, but do not have a direct line of sight from the center pier.
The next closest fire is near the dock to the left of the leftmost pier (to the west). It is clearly visible from the middle pier as it is one the clear ground near the dock.
A third fire is farthest away. It is in the yard of one of the larger buildings in the second row of houses. It is just a little left (west) of Middle Lane. As for the closest bonfire, you see only smoke and light, but not the fire itself for it is obstructed by two rows of buildings.
Rolth withdraws and takes a stand on the pier.
Falco reloads and moves onto the pier as well.
Kiwina does some quick estimating and determines there were about twenty crew on the longship and passes this information along to the others.
Tsak moves closer and hits the standing half-orc with an arrow.
While the others are withdrawing to the pier, Gothruk proposes moving into the line of houses to set up ambushes and make use of cover.
Elyas endorses Gothruks proposal and climbs down into the longboat. [OOC: DC for climbing a knotted rope is 5, so Elyas made it.]
Finnian fires another arrow, severely wounding but not killing the half orc on the shore.
The lone surviving marauder from your initial contact runs screaming up Middle Lane veering to the west side of the lane where he disappears from view.
=============== Marauder 2 AC 15 HP 1 (-2 by Tsak, -5 by Finnian) Running to the houses.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Wednesday August 15th, 2018 10:58:23 PM
Kiwina likes the height advantage of remaining on the Rose, and readies his sling. If the others retreat to the longship as Rolth suggested, he will be able to provide them some cover. If they decide to engage the marauders as Gothruk suggested, he may be able to shout warnings or he may decide to follow.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Thursday August 16th, 2018 7:03:21 AM "Waiting for them to come to us will get us no where. We have to move. If we are to help people we simply have to go and do it."
Knowing he is the slowest of the group and convinced he is right Falco cast mage armor on himself and moves down the dock a bit.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Thursday August 16th, 2018 7:14:23 AM
Rolth will move aboard the longship and cut its rudder free. He will either throw it into the Rose, or let it fall into the water if the former option is not possible. He will suggest that the others toss all the longboat's oars on board the Rose, then direct Ramsey to anchor the Rose safely offshore a little bit, but remain where he can see us and sail in if we signal for him. Then we'll be ready to do as brave Falco suggests!
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=12 ; d8+1=9 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 8:04:49 AM
(Attack=12, Dmg=9) Tsak moves further up the dock and prepares to fire at the humanoid to the Nor-West if he should move into range.
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Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Thursday August 16th, 2018 8:19:39 AM
Sable assists Rolth in getting the oars up into the Rose and the tiller as well.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield Thursday August 16th, 2018 11:24:34 AM
Elyas reloads his crossbow and moves on to the pier from the longboat, watching for the group of marauders that is sure to come now that one got away
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Thursday August 16th, 2018 3:02:09 PM
Gothruk will double move aside Falco, his Guisarme at the ready. We should try not to be seen until we can overwhelm smaller groups. We do not want the villages being used as hostages... Fighting near the bonfires should hide the sound, they seem to be converging around them anyway. Perhaps we could also arm the villages, if we get enough free and armed then remaining bandits might flee without fight.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Thursday August 16th, 2018 3:40:59 PM
Finnian heads toward Falco, the middle will be alerted soon, we must hurry before everyone is alerted, we should go that way"
I haven't seen the roll 20 map so I don't know when or if I'll get a shot off but if I can I'll take one next round I guess.
Battle for Pym: Round 3 (DM John) Thursday August 16th, 2018 9:25:25 PM
Sling ready, Kiwina makes an observation post of the high ground provided by the Rose.
Falco propose a more offensive tactic and starts heading toward the village.
Rolth leads the effort to strip the longship of oars and rudder with Sable pitching in.
Aye, aye, Captain? responds Ramsey, giving a puzzled look between Kiwina and Rolth. The bramble then steps to, following Rolths instructions.
Tsak stands ready to attack should anyone approach.
Elyas reloads his crossbow and moves on to the pier from the longboat, watching for the group of marauders that is sure to come now that one got away.
Gothruk moves alongside Falco, his Guisarme at the ready. He warns against creating a hostage situation and advises focusing on the bonfires and arming the the villagers.
Finnian joins Falco and urges everyone to hurry.
You see someone run across Middle Lane, going from where the wounded marauder ran to the direction of the east bonfire. The running is shouting as he heads that way. It seems the alarm has been raised!
Single roll for the following, higher score reveals more. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see figures approaching in the shadow between two of the houses: the house on the left (west) side of Middle Lane and the house to the west of it.} Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see that there are four of them and they are using the buildings for cover. They are armed with greataxes and currently have javelins in hand.}
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The row of houses is about 90 feet from the lead Petal.
Marauder 2 Out of sight
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (24/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +8 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +5 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=12 ; d20+8=10 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 9:46:58 PM
Stowage of oars and tiller done, Rolth dusts his hands off and takes a look around. (Perception = 12) Seeing nothing of immediate interest, he moves back down onto the pier taking advantage of his speed to get back in front of some of the more vulnerable Petals. He will ready an attack in case an unseen foe comes within reach. (Morning star = 10 to hit, sigh)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+4=10 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 11:13:49 PM
Once the final plan is explained, Kiwina helps bring the marauders' oars onboard the Rose, then helps Ramsey unmoor from the longship before climbing down to join his friends. (Climb = 10)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+9=21 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=8 ; 2d6+5=16 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 12:29:13 AM
Sable says, There are four figures using the houses as cover, armed with javelins and greataxes - in the shadows
If Sable can get off two bowshots, here are his rolls - 1st roll - 20, 2nd 8 for 16 damage (on first shot)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=5 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 7:13:32 AM
{Perception: 5}
Falco does not spot the figures apporaching from between the house until Sables arrow fly in that direction.
"Fortune favors the bold my friends. Move fast to follow those arrow!"
Moving up a bit Falco begins to mutter some words that end with him tossing a few bits of glitter into the air. As he finishs a burst of gold glittering power bursts into being on the back shoulder of the closest of the raiders and quickly expands over all four.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+5=20 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 11:25:41 AM
Elyas also spots the figures coming towards them. Now they know we're here, get ready for a real fight! Hopefully we can scare them off without killing them all...
Rather than take a long shot into cover, Elyas decides to prepare for an enemy charge. he makes a few short gestures and the familiar protective aura unfolds around the party
1 of 6 uses of protective ward. +1 deflection AC to allies within 10 feet of Elyas for the next 4 rounds
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=26 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 4:19:12 PM
When Gothruk sees the enemies hosting javelins he steps infront of Falco and Tsak and does a full defence action to raise his AC to 18. He'll try to bat away any thrown at him.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=16 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+1=2 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 4:29:08 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=16, Attack=18, Dmg=2) Tsak shoots at the nearest of the figures approaching from the West-ish. He takes a moment to look around for Esmerelda, but she is standing right at his feet seemingly waiting for him to move. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ranger spell: speak with animals Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+2=4 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 4:30:39 PM
Not seeing a good shot Finnian decides to help out his good pal Rolth. "Here you go," Finnigan says reaching up and slapping Rolth on the shoulder. The mystical powers of the natural wold weave their patterns and heal him up a bit [heal 4].
"now be careful, once the fighting starts I can't promise I'll be able to get to you," he adds in a lower voice.
Battle for Pym: Round 4 (DM John) d20+1=10 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=7 ; Saturday August 18th, 2018 11:35:25 AM
Stowage of oars and tiller done, Rolth dusts his hands off and takes a look around. Seeing nothing of immediate interest, he moves back down onto the pier taking advantage of his speed to get back in front of some of the more vulnerable Petals, than stands ready to attack anything that approaches.
Kiwina helps bring the marauders' oars onboard the Rose, then helps Ramsey unmoor from the longship before climbing down to join his friends.
Observant Sable alerts the others, There are four figures using the houses as cover, armed with javelins and greataxes - in the shadows. As he says this, he takes careful aim into the shadows. He is rewarded by the sound of a scream of pain and the sight of one of the hiding foes crumpling to the ground.
At the sight of Sables attack, Falco calls out, "Fortune favors the bold my friends. Move fast to follow those arrow!" As he advances he casts glitterdust at the hiding foes. He hears gasps of outrage as his spell affects his targets.
Illuminated by the spell, you can see that one is clearly dressed as a leader, another appears to be the one who you previously encounter at the waterline, a third one standing, and a fourth one lying dead, having been slain by Sables arrow. The captain and the unwounded one both appear to have been blinded by Falcos spell.
Elyas casts a protective aura around on the nearby Petals.
Gothruk moves forward to protect his allies, ready to defend against incoming javelins.
Tsak Takes fires an arrow at the foes around the bonfire to the west. Despite the distance, he manages to score a hit on one. The marauders immediately start looking fro cover. Tsak thinks he may have slowed their approach a bit.
Finnian heals Rolth and encourages him to be careful.
The group of foes around the captain, three total now, are completely disrupted by Falcos spell. The group coming from the west, having received fire from Tsak, takes a more cautious approach and takes cover along the buildings on the west edge of the waterside row of houses. The group on the east side, however, continues their rush toward the pier. Shouting menacingly, brandishing javelins with greataxes held ready in their off hands,they are almost to the pier that the Petals are on. At this point they are about 40 feet from the leading rank of Petals. There are six of them.
======================== Marauder 2 AC 15 HP 8 Glittering Hiding Marauder Dead by Sable. Marauder 4 AC 15 HP 15 Blinded, glittering (1 / 4) Captain AC ? HP ? blinded glittering (1 / 4) M5 AC 15 HP15 M6 AC 15 HP15 M7 AC 15 HP15 M8 AC 15 HP15 M9 AC 15 HP15 M10 AC 15 HP15
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+5=19 ; d4+2=6 ; Saturday August 18th, 2018 12:13:05 PM "Well, let's try to slow the ones coming from the east as well," thinks Kiwina as he sends a sling bullet at the foremost member of the group. (To hit = 19; damage = 6 -- assuming the figure is within 150' of Kiwina that hits AC 15 even with range penalties)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: See bel d20+28=30 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=20 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=9 ; d8+9=10 ; Sunday August 19th, 2018 9:31:00 PM
Rolth gets angry as he waits for Gothuk and Tsak to make a path, then makes a mighty leap over the water on the way to charge to Captain. (Enter Rage as a free action; Acrobatics = 30, just enough, I think! If not, Rolth will spend a hero point to reroll) When he closes on the Captain, he makes a savage series of attacks at the blinded, DEX-less fellow. (Morning star = 15, dam = 10; Paw 1 = 27, dam= 7; Paw 2 = 17, dam = 4; Rake 1 = 15, dam= 8; Rake 2 = 15, dam = 9; Bite = 20, dam = 5; Total damage = 43 if they all hit)
He looks down at his new morning star and shakes his head a bit in disappointment. It bites through, but then barely scratches foes! What madness is this? (OOC, I don't think this thing has yet rolled above a 2 on the damage die.)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=22 ; d20+4=23 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=11 ; Sunday August 19th, 2018 10:17:40 PM
Finnian takes aim at the captain and fires off 2 quick shots. If Rolth hasn't already killed him if so this shots go into the second most menacing looking of the group. [Attack=22, 23] [Damage= 7, 11]
[Ooc are there plants around or is this like a paved alley?]
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry 2d20+4=23 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=6 ; 2d6+5=11 ; 2d6+5=8 ; Sunday August 19th, 2018 10:21:12 PM
(Ignore first roll - was trying to roll twice) AC 23 on Captain (or if down, next closest target) for 11 points; then AC 6 on 2nd arrow (if it hits, by some miracle) - 8 damage
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=23 ; d8+2=9 ; Sunday August 19th, 2018 11:09:07 PM
(PointBlank attack=23, Dmg=9) Tsak is concentrating on the enemy and keeping track of Esmerelda. He is oblivious to Rolth's intentions until he feels the wind behind him as the big, angry Liontaur charges past. He makes his way forward and across the pier to take a close range shot at one of the charging foes (M5 on the map) scoring a hit and wounding an enemy in the front rank.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+5=16 ; d6+2=7 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 7:09:34 AM
Seeing his spell work well on the first group Falco grins slightly until he sees the second group closing he moves up, keeping a bigger teammate between him and the raiders
"The wont keep them tied up long get up there folks."
As he finishes speaking he points his finger at one of the attackers from the other group {M9) and releases a dart of acid. {Hit:16 vs Touch | Dam: 7}
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Monday August 20th, 2018 12:03:30 PM
Seeing many targets coming in, but not close enough for his area spells, Elyas just moves up and casts magic weapon on his crossbow
Spells prepared: 0: Resistance, Detect Magic, Light, Acid Splash 1: Shield, Burning Hands, Color Spray, Magic Weapon, Magic Missile 2: Scorching Ray (2), Resist Energy, Web
Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+7=16 ; 2d6+6=11 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 8:19:41 PM
Gothruk will move up to try to freeze the foes in place with his massive reach. He takes a swipe at one of the wounded bandits (M5) with his guisarme, and prepares to take attacks of opportunity if the bandits move toward him or his comrades. (Guisarme = 16, dam = 11; should be enough for a kill on top os Tsak's damage)
All the ground around and beneath the buildings is mostly rock. Even after a rain, the path would be fairly passable. There are occasional tufts of weeds, a tribute to natures relentlessness, but nothing in the way of lawn or verge.
Kiwina fires at the nearest group, hoping they will also run for cover. He hits one solidly with his sling bullet, but apparently mob rule is keeping the group running forward.
Rolth gets angry as he waits for Gothuk and Tsak to make a path, then makes a mighty leap over the water on the way to charge to Captain. When he closes on the Captain, he makes a savage series of attacks.
Despite the grievous wounds the captain blindly lashes back at the raging liontaur. Despite his handicap, the captain manages to deeply slice Rolth with his greataxe. A look of vicious satisfaction on his face, the half orc collapses, dead at the barbarians feet. [Rolth takes 14 points of damage!]
The seeing marauder next to the captain starts to run after seeing his leader shredded, but Finnian slays him in his tracks, both arrows biting deep.
Targets are falling in the space between the two targets. Sable buries an arrow deep in the remaining marauder. Blinded and severely wounded he still manages to find his way into the next row of houses.
Tsaks focus is on the group closing in from the east. He buries an quarrel into the charging marauder struck by Kiwinas stone.
Falco, content with his disruption of the group with the captain, focuses on the group charging from the east side. He hits one with an acid dart and is rewarded with a roar of sheer fury.
Elyas enhances his crossbow.
Gothruk moves up and finishes off the stoned and bolted marauder. Despite the fatal wounds, the half orc charges the minotaur, a look of total defiance on his pain contorted face. [Take an AoO vs AC 13. If it hits, the half orc is slain without being able to finish its orc ferocity action. This action will inflict 8 points of damage on Gothruk if it lands. Please take all three of Gothruks AoOs vs AC 13.]
Two of the marauders charge Gothruk (M6 and M7, all subject to AoOs, AC13) [Unless they are dropped to -13 hp, the first one does 11 points of damage, the second does 5 hp to Gothruk.]
Another marauder (also provoking from Gothruk) runs past to engage Tsak. He swings his mighty greataxe (hit AC 26 for 7 points of damage against Tsak.
The raiders on the west side back away and disappear from view.
Behind the group on the east, three villagers, obviously emboldened by their rescuers, charge from between the buildings swinging giant planks of wood at the half-orcs in the rear of that group. One connects solidly, the sound of the impact clearly audible even over all the other battle sounds. Despite the fatal wound, the half orc manages to drive its axe into his nemesis before collapsing dead. Though deep, this wound does not appear to be fatal. Another turns to defend against this new threat. It appears the marauders are unaccustomed to their victims having any fight in them.
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Marauder 2 Dead by Finnian Marauder 4 AC 15 HP 4 Blinded (2 / 4), glittering, and wounded by Sable moves 30 feet away from Rolth Captain Dead by Rolth M5 AC 15 HP -11 (- 6 by Kiwina, -9 by Tsak, -11 by Gothruk) M6 AC 15 HP15 M7 AC 15 HP15 M8 AC 15 HP15 M9 AC 15 HP 8 (-7 by Falco) Engaged by Villagers M10 Dead. Killed by villages. Attacks before dying.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+5=24 ; d6+2=6 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 11:50:09 PM
Kiwina moves towards the fighting. (OOC: I started his double move in the longship based on the Round 4 statement that he climbed down from the Rose. If he was not able to do that in Round 4, then he should be on the longship.)
If a marauder moves to attack him, he will make an AoO with a hoof (hits AC 24 for 6 points).
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 29/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+11=22 ; d8+4=12 ; d20+1=3 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 12:58:39 AM
(PointBlank vs FavEnemy=22, Dmg=12; EsmAttack=3)
Tsak is too slow to block the half-orc's greataxe and it bites into his flesh. He does manage to get another arrow out of his quiver and fires it point blank into his opponent. He is rewarded with a gout of blood and a cry of pain from his attacker. Esmerelda darts out, but again the young animal's timing is off and she causes no harm.
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Gothruk addendum (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+7=21 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=8 ; 2d6+6=17 ; 2d6+6=15 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 6:02:26 AM
Gothruk makes three attacks on advancing bandits, connecting on the first two. (To hit = 21, 16, 8; damage = 17 and 15)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: Raging d20+11=19 d20+8=16 d20+8=15 d20+8=12 d20+8=10 d20+8=14 d8+9=11 d4+3=5 d4+3=5 d4+3=5 Tuesday August 21st, 2018 6:25:22 AM
Rolth charges the bandit on Gothruk (M6), coming to the aid of his bold friend who interposed himself between the Petals and the advancing marauders. (morning star = 19, dam 11; paw 1 = 16, dam 5; paw 2 = 15, dam 5; bite = 14, dam 5)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+5=8 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 7:28:43 AM
Falco moves forward so he can have a clear line of sight around his bigger companions while trying to stay out of the way. Launching a small ball of acid at one of the attackers he is distracted by the railing of the townsfolk. {At M8 | Hit: 8}
"There fighting back, lets hope they don't get themselves killed!"
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+7=9 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 11:42:16 AM
Elyas fires his enhanced crossbow at the closest marauder on the docks, but his aim is off. cursing under his breath he reloads as quickly as possible
Spells prepared: 0: Resistance, Detect Magic, Light, Acid Splash 1: Shield, Burning Hands, Color Spray, Magic Weapon, Magic Missile 2: Scorching Ray (2), Resist Energy, Web
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+4=12 ; d20+4=8 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 4:43:06 PM
[so the router is busted at my house and I am waiting for a replacement, so I still can't see the map]
Not being able to see the attackers Finnian carelessly fires two arrows.
12 and 8 to hit...
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+7=16 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+7=20 ; 2d6+6=17 ; d20+7=22 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=10 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 6:50:15 PM
As Gothruk takes two wounds across his large body he bellows a curse. Seeing one immediately fall under the claws of Rolth he attempts to punch the other unconscious but due to bad luck or distraction (he's in pain and doesn't really know) misses both blows. (1d20+5=7, 1d20+5=10)
[Last round Gothruk killed M5 before he could get his ferocity attack and drops M7 to 0 hp.]
Kiwina leaves the longship to get closer to the fighting.
Tsak responds to the half orcs attack with a point blank arrow. He is rewarded with a gout of blood and a cry of pain from his attacker. Esmerelda darts out, but again the young animal's timing is off and she causes no harm. Attacking with his bow in melee range, the half orc takes the opening presened, hitting the ranger with his axe, before collapsing from blood loss. [Tsak hit AC 23, take 6 points of damage.]
Rolth charges the bandit on Gothruk, coming to the aid of his bold friend who interposed himself between the Petals and the advancing marauders. In a flurry of weapon, paws and teeth, the half-orc is completely destroyed. So utterly complete is the damage, that no amount of ferociousness can activate his broken body.
Falco moves forward so he can have a clear line of sight around his bigger companions while trying to stay out of the way. Launching a small ball of acid at one of the attackers he is distracted by the railing of the townsfolk. "There fighting back, lets hope they don't get themselves killed!" he cries urging his allies on.
Elyas fires his enhanced crossbow at the closest marauder on the docks, but his aim is off. cursing under his breath he reloads as quickly as possible
Finnian fires two arrows into melee but is unable to cause any damage.
As Gothruk takes two wounds across his large body he bellows a curse. Seeing one immediately fall under the claws of Rolth he attempts to punch the other unconscious, but due to bad luck or distraction, he misses both blows.
The marauder (M7) hit by Gothruk, when charging last round, takes one last swing before his body gives out. [miss with 13 to hit]
The remaining marauder is pummeled by the three villagers, but nothing gets through his guard or armor. He, however, draws blood as he connects with his greataxe. (villager 2 takes 10 points damage and staggers back.)
Three villagers from the west come forward cautiously to see what is happening. They remain abou one hundred feet from the main combat.
There are only two remaining marauders at the shore.
All other marauders are hidden from view. The last ones were seen heading in the direction of the center bonfire along Middle Lane, farthest from the shore.
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M4 AC 15 HP 4 Blinded (3 / 4), glittering, no longer in view, M5 Dead last round, no ferocity attack M6 Dead by Rolth, no ferocity attack M7 Dead by Gothruk after ferocity attack M8 AC 15 HP 3 (-12 by Tsak) M9 AC 15 HP 8 Engaged by Villagers
Villager 1 not wounded Villager 2 bloodied Villager 3 wounded
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=2 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 11:23:18 PM
Kiwina starts to send a sling bullet at M9, but can't get the thing loaded properly as he also steps forward to shorten the distance.
Tsak reels as he is hit again by the half-orc, but Esmerelda sinks her fangs into the weakened opponent (OOC Trip?) and slashes him with her small but razor sharp claws. He fires another arrow at point blank range hoping to finish off the stubborn fighter.
(OOC Esmerelda's second attack damage shouldn't have been at +1 so I took one off the damage)
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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (20/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: Raging d20+13=30 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=18 ; d8+9=15 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+6=10 ; d4+6=7 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 6:06:31 AM
Rolth requests that Gothruk move south 5' to help Tsak and clear a lane for Rolth to charge the other marauder near the villagers. He then proceeds to do so, with devastating effect. (Morning star = 30, dam = 15;Paw 1 = 29, dam = 4; Paw 2 = 20, dam = 4 ;Rake 1= 18, dam = 10;Rake 2 = 27, dam = 7; Bite = 18, dam = 7) (Total damage = 47hp)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 7:33:04 AM
Seeing the battle well in hand Falco reloads his crossbow and yells to the townfolks.
"We are hear to help, clearly. What is going on here."
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+7=10 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 11:18:19 AM
Elyas fires at the closest marauder, but again fires way off course...
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 3:09:01 PM
Finnian moves up to Tsak with his bow at the ready. [would cast CLW, but don't have the range for it this turn]
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 6:00:42 PM
Gothruk moves out of Rolth's way, (It's not a good idea to be in his way, did you see what he did to the last guys face?!) and picks up M8 by the collar trying to take one alive to question. He realises that the half orc is already long dead from Task and his cat. And that the only reason it looked alive at all is it's orc nature keeping it standing. He throws the body off the pier in disgust. If these are only half orcs and can still engage in fighting after such wounds I would hate to see full blooded ones... These make me uncomfortable with their twitching...
Battle for Pym: Round 7 (DM John) d20+3=6 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 10:31:41 PM
Kiwina starts to send a sling bullet at M9, but can't get the thing loaded properly as he also steps forward to shorten the distance.
Sable takes two shots at M8 and misses.
Tsak reels as he is hit again by the half-orc, but Esmerelda sinks her fangs into the weakened opponent, flipping him to the ground, then slashes him with her small but razor sharp claws. Tsak fires at the prone foe, provoking an attack. From the ground the marauder is not able to land an effective blow. Tsaks arrow pierces his heart, such that there is no strength in his limbs for a final attack before he dies.
Gothruk moves out of Rolth's way, and picks up M8 by the collar trying to take one alive to question. He realises that the half orc is already long dead from Task and his cat. And that the only reason it looked alive at all is it's orc nature keeping it standing. He throws the body off the pier in disgust. If these are only half orcs and can still engage in fighting after such wounds I would hate to see full blooded ones... These make me uncomfortable with their twitching...
Rolth makes use of the open lane, then wreaks bloody havoc on the remaining marauder on the shore, spattering the nearby villagers with blood and gore.
Elyas fires at the closest marauder, but again fires way off course...
Finnian moves up to Tsak with his bow at the ready getting close enough to use some healing magic.
Seeing the battle well in hand Falco reloads his crossbow and yells to the townfolks. "We are here to help, clearly. What is going on here."
Our babies! cries the villager who delivered the fatal whack to one of the raiders. You realize this is female minotaur and likely a mother. They have taken our children as hostage in the Meeting Hall. As she says the last, she points in the direction of the middle bonfire. Over the two rows of houses you can see the larger building illuminated by a fire that is currently hidden from your view by houses. Blood still flows from a deep gash on her left flank, but she seems unaware of it.
And they have some abomination that drains your very soul with them, says the unwounded one, a male liontaur.
The third one, a male minotaur looks wildly around, clearly expecting an attack at any moment. He sports a messy gash on his thigh, his breeches soaked black with blood.
The three villagers, a minotaur and two liontaurs, continue to approach from the west. The nearest one of them is about eighty feet from Gothruk still.
You hear angry shouting from the area around the center bonfire, but cannot see what is happening.
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M4 AC 15 HP 4 Blinded (4 / 4), glittering, no longer in view, M8 Dead by Tsak and Esmeralda M9 Messily dead by Rolth
Villager 1 not wounded, male minotaur Villager 2 bloodied, female minotaur Villager 3 wounded, male minotaur
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 10:57:33 PM "How many of these creatures are with the children?" Kiwina asks, gesturing at one of the marauders. "Is this abomination with them?" He suggests healing Rolth, Tsak, and Gothruk before advancing on the meeting hall, and tending the villager's wounds. But maybe that shouting should be investigated first.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Thursday August 23rd, 2018 3:02:28 AM
Sable will move to join the rest of the party (double moving off of the boat).
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 20/42 HP | AC: 14 Thursday August 23rd, 2018 6:33:41 AM
Rolth drops his rage, despite his anger about the treatment of the children. "Yes, let us heal quickly then go destroy these interlopers! Can we pass around the wand to those who can help?"
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d8+2=8 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 3:00:17 PM
Finnian uses his own power to heal Tsak [8 HP] and then produces the wand and heals up anyone else who needs it.
[I think Finnian has the wand, I've done a poor job of recording my gear and used charges so if someone else actually has it my bad]
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+7=13 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 3:12:29 PM Can you describe the abomination they have with them? what doe it look like? any detail could help us fight it better and save the children!
If he gets a description, Elyas will try to recall anything in his knowledge that fits the description.
knowledge 13 for either planes, nature or religion. probably not enough to get much...
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 31/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday August 23rd, 2018 6:58:14 PM
Tsak thanks Finnian for the gift of healing. Abomination? he says, turning to the villager. Does this abomination look like a cross between a taur and a tree? Tsak wonders whether his new-found connection with Esmerelda would enable her to go on a scouting mission and what she might be able to report back on? There's probably only one way to find out. Surely an 'alley cat' could creep around without raising the suspicion of the hostage takers. He picks up Esmerelda and concentrates as he attempts to deepen the connection and 'talk' to his new companion.
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Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d8+1=4 ; d8+1=9 ; d20+2=16 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 7:13:10 PM
Gothruk takes two hits from the wand before moving across the street to one of the houses. He attempts to be fluid and somewhat stealthy 1d20+2=16.
When we get to the building with the children we can't be seen until we can protect them properly. The best case scenario is if we can get between the hostiles and the captives. He was going to suggest Tsak take a look but he appears to be speaking with his cat?
Battle for Pym: Rounds 8 & 9 (DM John) Thursday August 23rd, 2018 8:46:48 PM
"How many of these creatures are with the children?" Kiwina asks, gesturing at one of the marauders. "Is this abomination with them?"
The lady minotaur responds, hI am not sure how many there are. This is probably half of them,h she says gesturing to the corpses on the ground. hThey are led by another orc blood who seemed to pander to that foul thing,h Intelligience check 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You realize her count probably does not include the captain and those with him.}
hHe called himself Scourge; that foul thing did. He took our young euns and said he would steal their souls if we didnft obey,h[/b] contributes the male minotaur.
Sable moves up to join the others.
Rolth drops his rage, despite his anger about the treatment of the children. "Yes, let us heal quickly then go destroy these interlopers! Can we pass around the wand to those who can help?"
Oh Domi! Dearrrr, youfrrrre wounded!h exclaims the liontaur, finally noticing the deep gash on the lady taur.
Falco moves closer to the townsfolk, keeping his eyes open for attackers coming their way. "We will try and take care of it. Which way is quickest to get to the Meeting Hall? We cannot leave children in danger."
Falco quickly realizes that Middle Lane is the most direct route to where the villagers points and starts heading that way.
Finnian uses his own power to heal Tsak [8 HP] and then produces the wand and heals up anyone else who needs it.
Elyas asks, gCan you describe the abomination they have with them? What does it look like? Any detail could help us fight it better and save the children!h
gAbomination? Tsak chimes in, turning to the villager, gDoes this abomination look like a cross between a taur and a tree?h
The woman replies, her eyes going out of focus as she recalls what she has seen, hNo not a taur at all. From a distance it appears to be a human, but up close its looks like a walking corpse with skin stretched taut and thin. Most disturbing though, is its eyes. Instead of eyeballs, they shine red with an unwoldly glow.
[OOC: 13 is not high enough to determine anything without seeing it directly]
Tsak picks up Esmerelda and concentrates as he attempts to deepen the connection and 'talk' to his new companion. [OOC: is roleplay only or is this a description of casting speak with animals
Gothruk heals from the healing wand before stealthily moving among the buildings. He proposes attempting to get between the children and the foes and waits for Tsak to finish talking to the cat.
The three villages cautiously approach from the west. When they pass by the gap between the two buildings they stop and gasp as they see the captainfs body there.
One speaks up, hThe remaining survivors are gathering around the meeting hall. The dead man is seems to be in charge now.h
Another adds with a sob, hWe can hear the children crying. Theyfre inside.h
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Villager 1 not wounded, male liontaur Villager 2 bloodied, female minotaur Villager 3 wounded, male minotaur
Three more villages are in view from the west, two minotaurs and one liontaur.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 28/36 HP | AC: 14 d20+2=21 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=5 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 9:24:56 PM "The Eight Petaled Rose is on the job, and we will do our best to save the children and defeat these foes!" Rolth says encouragingly to the villagers. Rolth then takes up the proffered healing wand and moves along with Falco and the others stealthing towards the middle fire and the building with the children. He will use two charges on himself along the way, and keep an eye out for counterattacks.
(OOC: by my count, after the two used by Gothruk in yesterday's post the wand had 31 charges left)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Friday August 24th, 2018 1:57:15 AM
Sable will move along with Kiwina, taking out his greatsword.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+4=10 ; Friday August 24th, 2018 6:57:48 AM
{Int: 10}
"A walking corpse? No way to tell for sure until we see it i guess it is too much to ask that it is just a zombie."
Finnian stows the wand and nocks an arrow "are we ready to head to where the children are," he asks in a hurry to rescue them before something even worse happens to them.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Friday August 24th, 2018 5:24:24 PM "I don't know what the creature you describe might be, but whatever it is we will fight it to save your children! hopefully it doesn't like fire...
Elyas will move quickly as soon as people are ready, not wanting to leave children in harms way any longer than they have been already.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Friday August 24th, 2018 8:40:08 PM If they're rallying then if we Strike fast enough we might be able to distract them or kill them before they do anything to the children.
Gothruk moves steadily towards where they're suppose to be gathering trying to remain hidden, using the houses as cover. (continuing the 16 roll from last turn)
Battle for Pym: Rounds 10-13 (DM John) Saturday August 25th, 2018 12:50:34 PM
"The Eight Petaled Rose is on the job, and we will do our best to save the children and defeat these foes!" Rolth says encouragingly to the villagers.
The Eight Petaled Rose! exclaims the lady minotaur. You won the Taurnament. There is hope afterall!
The liontaur next to her scowls, Taurrrnaments aint raiders, Marge, scowls the liontaur next to her. Marge promptly slaps the top of his head. Tell that to them, she replies pointing to the dead raiders along the shore.
After some needed healing, Rolth joins the stealthy group moving toward the main hall.
Kiwina proposes being a diversion and openly moves along the waterside away from the others. Sable joins him.
Finnian stows the wand and nocks an arrow "are we ready to head to where the children are," he asks in a hurry to rescue them before something even worse happens to them.
"I don't know what the creature you describe might be, but whatever it is we will fight it to save your children! hopefully it doesn't like fire, says Elyas as he prepares to move with the others.
Gothruk moves toward the meeting hall with the stealthy group.
The Petals except for Kiwina and Sable stealthily move up middle lane, staying close to the buildings for cover. As they get to the second row of houses and peek around the corner, Rolth can see that a group of half-orcs is milling around the entrance to the Meeting Hall. It turns out the Meeting Hall is only slightly larger than the houses, about 25 wide by 40 long. It also is made of wood plank walls and roofs as are the other buildings. Around the building is a low fence of unmortared stones standing about five feet hall, probably more for use as a corral than as a boundary or defense.
In front of the opening to the fence is one of the bonfires. There no longer appear to be any villagers tending it. You speculate they may have run off when the fighting started. There are, however, five half-orcs standing in front of the fire. They are about ten feet in front of it, likely still uncomfortable from its heat, and looking in towards the shore line. They do not appear to have noticed your approach. The crackling and roar of the bonfire likely interferes with their hearing and despite the daylight, the light from the fire will cast a bit of the shadow from the building on the Petals approach.
About an equal distance behind the fire you see the creature described as a walking corpse along with two other half orcs. Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears the two raiders are trying to keep their distance from the creature and not too thrilled with their post next to it.}
Marges description about the creature was accurate. Its features are well illuminated by the bonfire before it. You can see the near fleshless skin, the pallor of death upon it, but the red glow from its eye sockets clearly reveal its evil nature.
Single roll. Higher score reveals additional information. DC 13 Knowledge Religion Highlight to display spoiler: { This is a wight! Wights are humanoids who rise as undead due to necromancy, a violent death, or an extremely malevolent personality. Their flesh is twisted by evil and undeath, their eyes burn with hatred, and their teeth are beast-like. } DC18 Knowledge Religion Highlight to display spoiler: {Its touch drains life energy. } DC 23 Knowledge ReligionHighlight to display spoiler: {Creatures slain by a wight become wights themselves in 1-4 rounds. These spawned wights are weaker than a standard wight.}
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Sable and Kiwina are along the shore line directly opposite the bonfire. This would place you about 100 feet from the bonfire with two rows of houses between you and the fire.
The rest of the party is Middle Lane standing in the shadow of the east side of the building. [I moved you up a bit, assuming this is what you wanted. I have Rolth in front followed by Falco. This is completely arbitrary: feel free to readjust.]
Enemies in View M1 AC 15 HP 15 M2 AC 15 HP 15 M3 AC 15 HP 15 M4 AC 15 HP 15 M5 AC 15 HP 15 M6 AC 15 HP 15 M7 AC 15 HP 15 Undead Thing AC ? HP ?
The villagers hang back, close enough to see the Petals, but not close enough to interfere or be seen by the enemy.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Saturday August 25th, 2018 2:30:53 PM
Kiwina continues to move at his normal pace. How much noise his hooves make depends on the road, but he doesn't want to be too obvious about making noise. This may leave Sable a little behind, but not far behind.
Kiwina intends to move around the roads until he would be on the road in front of the hall that is perpendicular to the one the main party is on.
(OOC: I have marked the map with a bunch of red dots in the rough area he is headed for (mostly because I thought I would select the blue circle to change its color) but I have only moved Kiwina 1 round's worth.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=10 ; d20+10=20 ; Saturday August 25th, 2018 5:23:02 PM
(Sense Motive = 10 FAIL, Stealth=20) Tsak moves quietly along with the rest of the group. He had thought about using Esmerelda as a distraction, but the Centaur was a step ahead of him. He's hoping the five orcs near the fire will take the bait and chase Kiwina and Sable, if that happens then Tsak plans to attack the creature from the eastern side behind the fence.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+7=11 ; Saturday August 25th, 2018 5:56:27 PM
Elyas follows behind slightly, loading another bolt. He will hold his fire until everyone is ready.
He sees the creature, but is still unable to recall anything useful...
(ooc darn that is a lot of low rolls for me this week.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 28/36 HP | AC: 14 d20+2=8 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+2=4 ; Saturday August 25th, 2018 8:56:09 PM
Rolth will hunker down to wait on the distraction from Kiwina and Sable, taking a moment to spy on the mysterious undead thing--which remains a mystery--and take a more general look around for any sight or sound of the children, or new threats. (Sense Motive = 8; Perception = 19; Knowledge Religion = 4)
If the orcs outside get drawn away, he will advance through the gate to attack, waiting for covering fire from the other Petals over the wall to the east.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+2=19 ; d20+6=7 ; Sunday August 26th, 2018 9:49:21 PM
Finnian looks past the half orcs around the fire to the ones nearest undead abomination. "looks like they don't want to go near that thing" Finnian whispers [Sense Motive 19]
Finnian Attempts to climb the side of the building, but without handholds he is unable to gain purchase [Climb... Natural 1]
"Can someone give me a boost?" He whispers
[ooc]I don't know if I can retry or what but unless we immediately engage Finnian will try again to climb the side of the house[/ooc]
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+2=3 ; d20+10=20 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 6:57:44 AM
{Perception: 3 | Stealth: 20}
Falco looks back when Finnian askes for a boost and grins. I would guess he is not asking me.
Speaking quietly to the others Falco moves to where he has the best view, attempting to stay hidden.
"Once a move is made I can try and incapaciate some of them with more glitter dust. If they don't spread out much I can get three most likely. Or I could hit the undead thing and the ones in the back. Just give the word before you move."
Battle for Pym: Rounds 14 and 15 (DM John) Monday August 27th, 2018 9:15:56 PM
[OOC: Note that two rounds have elapsed to allow Kiwina to get in sight of the Meeting Hall. This especially applies to Finnian who will have an additional round to climb (if he desires) before the next round--in other rounds he can climb for the second round of last post and this post. Others may take an additional round of non-combat action as well.]
Tsak moves quietly along with the rest of the group, keeping Esmerelda with him. He waits to see if the orcs take Kiwinas bait, planning to attack the easternmost guard in the yard.
Elyas follows behind slightly, loading another bolt. He will hold his fire until everyone is ready.
Rolth waits on the diversion, reading to run through the gate should it work.
Finnian looks past the half orcs around the fire to the ones nearest undead abomination. "looks like they don't want to go near that thing" Finnian whispers. He attempts to climb the wall. He barely makes any progress before falling to the ground. [OOC: normally falling would require a DC 15 Acrobatics check avoid falling prone, but not necessary since we are not precisely in rounds at this point. You can always retry. DC 15 to climb these walls as they are very roughly made with lots of cracks to get a foot or hand in. Fail by 5 or more and you fall.]
Falco stands ready to cast glitterdust when the right time comes.
Gothruk wait quietly.
Kiwina continues to move at his normal pace, taking no measures to be quiet. Sable jogs alongside him. He takes a circuitous route to come up on the west of the meeting hall.
One of the half orcs cries out, [If you understand orc, Highlight to display spoiler: {There they are!} pointing at Kiwina and Sable.
[If you understand orc, Highlight to display spoiler: {Hey! Theres only two of them!}
They gather in a loose line facing Kiwina and Sable. This puts them in a ragged line perpendicular to the five foot high stone fence and slightly to the west of the gate entrance (about 5 from the west edge of the gate.) They stand tense, javelins at the ready. Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {They look terrified, but unwilling to back down.}
The two in the yard stay where they are, but the undead thing moves toward the entrance to the hall watching the street warily, looking around and not just at the two Petals currently visible.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 28/36 HP | AC: 14 d20+2=18 ; d20+17=18 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 9:49:10 PM
Rolth looks at the fearfully quaking orcs out in the street, and feels a little pity...but then remembers the children. He grimly gives Finnian a quiet boost up the side of the building to get a good sniping position, then readies to leap into the compound at the proper moment. He whispers his concern to the others that the evil thing is moving toward the children. "It is time to act, I think. I'm going in. How about some confuscatory spells like you suggested? But let's concentrate on our lethal blows on the evil thing and the others might break. Do it for the children." Rolth waits on any covering spells to land, then makes a leap over the wall into the compound.
(OOC: Per the earlier ideas from the casters, one glitterdust on the five (now in conveniently close order) would be most excellent. Maybe another on the boss and his closest minion to freeze them too? Time to get killy!)
(Sense Motive = 18, success Acrobatics to jump over the wall = 18+4 hero point bonus after the fact=22, success)
Rage 3/10r (inactive) Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 9 min
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=13 ; d20+3=8 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 10:35:44 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 13)
Kiwina takes the opportunity to send a sling bullet at M2, missing widely but hopefully keeping their attention.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+8=22 ; d8+1=4 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 11:33:38 PM
(Attack=22, Dmg=4) Tsak makes use of his time to move across the side street and take a place behind the wall which surrounds the compound. He takes a short time to make it clear to Esmerelda that he does not want her to attack any of these creatures unless they come within striking distance of where we are now. He then attacks the "Undead Thing" using his bow.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ranger spell: used Toros Taur Try = Liontaur +1 Acrobatics and Stealth
(OOC in response to earlier query I have cast Speak With Animals. Please also note that I am going on holidays and will only have access via my phone and not PC for several weeks)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+1=18 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=7 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2018 12:11:31 AM
Sable will take two shots, starting with M2 - missing both times, following Kiwanas lead. (Man, I hope he knows what he is doing...)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Tuesday August 28th, 2018 6:56:06 AM
Falco nods as the half-orcs start to move. He takes a small step into the open and tosses a small amount of dust in their direction. As the glitter leaves his fingers an explosions of gold glitter encompases all of the half-orcs in front. {DC17 Will or Blind 4 Turns}
"Its what you get for taking children."
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+6=18 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+6=20 ; d6+2=6 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2018 9:09:02 AM
He brushes himself off and makes a second attempt at climbing the side of the house, this time with greater effect thanks to the boost from Rolth. He swings his leg up over the lip and crouches low. Trying to stay as quiet as possible he creeps along the roof toward the direction of the line of orcs. [Climb 18, Stealth 30]
[ooc: I think that would be the second round climb up and move stealthy at half speed]
[This round]
He creeps forward again and, keeping the roof between himself and the main line of orcs, draws his bow. But, instead of using it he calls upon a power that he knows little about and in general detests, but his hatred of the undead is far worse than his hatred of fire. A ball of fire appears in his hand and he instantly flings it across the battlefield at the creature.
[Range Touch 20, 6 Fire Damage]
He looks down at his hands, one holding his bow, the other, a ball of flame, and moves the bow away from fire. "It didn't burn me" He says to himself in amazement, "But I'm pretty sure it would turn this bow into tinder" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Toros Try - Liontaur +1 Stealth & Acrobatics Wand CLW - 29/50 Spells: Entangle
[ooc: I need to start doing this]
Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan) d20+7=11 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=18 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=15 ; 2d6+6=13 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2018 8:56:21 PM
Gothruk moves up to cover the movements of his fellow Petals as they cross the street. He will take attacks of opportunity against any foes who move within his reach. (To hits = 11,18,18; damage = 11,15,13)
Kiwina fires a sling bullet at one of the raiders, missing. Sable also fires, also missing--twice.
One raider, apparently emboldened by the failed attacks, taunts, Is that all you got, Seabisket!
[b]And what about you, Fernando! joins in another. They all chuckle at his joke. Kiwinas real objective has been achieved as they stand resolutely, javelins readied, all focus on the two Petals.
Finnian brushes himself off and makes a second attempt at climbing the side of the house, this time with greater effect thanks to the boost from Rolth. He swings his leg up over the lip and crouches low. Trying to stay as quiet as possible he creeps along the roof toward the direction of the line of orcs. He continues to creep forward and, keeping the roof between himself and the main line of orcs, draws his bow.
Tsak uses the cover provided by the buildings to take a position outside the wall on the east side of the building. He then instructs Esmeralda to guard their position.
Then all Petals break loose:
Falco nods as the half-orcs start to move. He takes a short step into the open and tosses a small amount of dust in their direction. As the glitter leaves his fingers an explosions of gold glitter encompases all of the half-orcs in front. All are covered in glittering light and the two in front shout out in dismay as they realize they cannot see.
Tsak rises from behind the wall and takes fire at the undead thing, piercing the creature in the arm. Instead of blood, a viscous block fluid oozes out of the wound.
Finnian neglects the bow and calls upon a power that he knows little about and in general detests, but his hatred of the undead is far worse than his hatred of fire. A ball of fire appears in his hand and he instantly flings it across the battlefield at the creature, striking the creature solidly in the chest. It howls in outrage and pain, its voice a terrorizing inhuman screech that reverberates before ending. [OOC: I assume this was produce flame. In the future include your prepared spells on your character and call them out in your post. That narration of the spell: very nice.]
Gothruk moves up to cover the movements of his fellow Petals as they cross the street, ready to attack anyone who closes.
Rolth heroically leaps the wall, landing near the easternmost guard in the wall.
The undead creature, singed and dripping ichor and way too close to a charging liontaur, rushes into the doorway slamming it shut behind him, the sound, an abrupt response to the Petals onslaught.
The half orc nearest Rolth quickly takes a look at the warrior, at the suddenly appeared Petals, and at the closed door. Enough. I was only doing my job. he states, tossing his greataxe to the ground.
It does not take the other half orc in the yard long to follow suit.
In the street, the raiders are a bit slower, but they, too, come to the same conclusion. The four with their sight drop their weapons. After a few harsh words to the blind ones, those also follow suit. The raiders to a man, have surrendered.
The undead creature, however, is inside the building...with the children!
=================== Enemies M1 AC 15 HP 15 in street Surrendered M2 AC 15 HP 15 in street Blind Surrendered M3 AC 15 HP 15 in street Surrendered M4 AC 15 HP 15 in street Surrendered M5 AC 15 HP 15 in street Blind Surrendered M6 AC 15 HP 15 in yard Surrendered M7 AC 15 HP 15 in yard Surrendered Undead Thing AC ? HP ? -4 Tsak, -6 Finnian Inside the meeting hall.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Wednesday August 29th, 2018 2:03:17 AM
Sable will move quickly towards the closed door, trying to open it if he has enough movement - all the while stowing his bow and quick drawing his greatsword.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday August 29th, 2018 5:14:41 AM
Seeing the majority of the enemies surrender Tsak also takes time to put away his bow and draw his falchion. He will then move toward the building. He shouts in orcish to the guards Is this the only entrance, or is there a back door?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+11=30 ; d20+14=28 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2018 6:44:07 AM
Rolth yells at the orcs to lie down and remain still, or suffer the consequences. He then quickly surveys his options for getting into the building. (Perception = 30) If the door is not locked or barred, he will burst through it. If he can see an open window or the orcs reveal another way in, he will use that to gain entry. If no other option presents itself, he will become very frustrated and angry, and break down the front door. (Enter Rage as free action, then STR check with a Hero Point for another +8 = 28, success against up to an iron door!) In any case, he will move into the building to save the child-taurs!
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Wednesday August 29th, 2018 6:51:54 AM
Kiwina moves down to the area where the marauders are surrendering, calling for villagers to come help restrain their former attackers
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Wednesday August 29th, 2018 7:21:44 AM
Counting on those that surrendered knowing little about magic Falco moves quickly towards them speaking loudly.
"Wait for the villages and turn yourself in. You have been marked, even after the glitter fades we can find you. You did the right thing now finish it and redeem yourselves."
He moves up beind the bigger folks waiting to go in.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 15/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+7=12 ; 2d6+6=12 ; d20+7=16 ; 2d6+6=13 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2018 8:06:42 AM
Gothruk makes his way towards the building at top speed, but even then he can only get to the doorway as Rolth likely bursts in, he'll be able to help next turn. (Aoo incase) To-hit: 12, Damage: 12 To-hit: 16, Damage: 13
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Wednesday August 29th, 2018 11:55:20 AM
Finnian takes a step up to the edge of the roof with his bow in one hand and ball of flame in the other.
[ooc Yes, it was produce flame sorry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Toros Try - Liontaur +1 Stealth & Acrobatics Wand CLW - 29/50 Spells: Entangle
[ooc: I need to start doing this]
Elyas (BatMark subbing for Ben) Wednesday August 29th, 2018 8:43:03 PM
Elyas moves up to cover the warriors as they prepare to enter the doorway. He has crossbow in hand, but is also thinking about what spells might work against this thing...
(OOC: I moved Elyas twice, to make up for the lack of subbing last night.)
Battle for Pym: Round 17 (DM John) d20+6=17 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+2=4 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2018 11:00:39 PM
The building is a simple rectangular structure 25 wide by 40 long. The walls are of large wood planks, as it the roof. [Although the Roll20 map shows a chimney, there is not one in this tropical clime.] The wall is fifteen feet high and the pitch of the roof is slight with the center gable only rising four feet at the peak. The door on the south end is eight feet wide and twelve feet tall, having a simple wood handle. There are two large windows on either of the long sides. The bottom of the opening is six feet above the ground and the top is twelve. Each window is twelve feet wide with an eight foot space between them. Each has a wood plank cover that is hinged at the top of each window. These covers have been dropped down, closing the window openings.
Tsak stows his bow and draws his falchion, moving to the back of the building. He shouts in orcish to the guards Is this the only entrance, or is there a back door?
Tsak Highlight to display spoiler: {Before he can hear their answer in the affirmative, he can see for himself that there is in fact a door on the back wall directly opposite the front door. It appears to be tied shut. [It will take one round to break or remove.]}
Rolth yells at the orcs to lie down and remain still, or suffer the consequences. Quickly surveying the options, he decides on the direct approach. Casting off all restraint, he lets his anger at the threatened children strengthen him and draws on his inner reserves. He bursts through the door, ripping it from its cloth hinges and breaking several of the planks that comprise it. Inside he discovers a startled creature trying to grab the nearest child, all of whom are covering from the undead thing in horror.
Rolth gets in before the thing can grab its prey!
Gothruk makes his way towards the building at top speed following Rolth in.
Sable runs toward the door, trading his bow for his greatsword. Making it to the yard behind Gothruk and Rolth.
Kiwina moves in, taking care of the surrendered foes and calls for the villagers to help restrain them.
Falco calls out to the half ors, "Wait for the villages and turn yourself in. You have been marked, even after the glitter fades we can find you. You did the right thing now finish it and redeem yourselves." [OOC: normally that would call for a bluff check, but the circumstance bonus would be high enough to succeed even on a one.]
Finnian takes a step up to the edge of the roof with his bow in one hand and ball of flame in the other.
Elyas moves up to cover the warriors as they prepare to enter the doorway. He has crossbow in hand, but is also thinking about what spells might work against this thing...
The marauders know when they have been beaten and submit to the Petals. Several of the villagers timidly approach at Kiwinas plea. Leading the way is Marge, her wound wrapped in blood-stained cloth. Dont be so bashful you lugs! The Petals did all the hard stuff! she shouts to her fellows as she approaches the nearest half orc.
Inside the building is mainly open. Long benches are pushed up against the wall. On the far wall is a closed door directly opposite the one Rolth demolished. Huddled up against that wall are twelve young taurs in variously degrees of fright, but of most immediate concern is the creature with the glowing red eyes.
In reaction to the sudden incursion of heroes, it charges the huddled children. Though it carries a battleaxe strapped to its back, the creature strikes with its taut-skinned claw-like hand. His victim, a minoliontaur about six years old, shrieks in terror and collapses to the ground as the creature strikes it. Rolth Gothruk, and Sable Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the child blanch at the creatures touch, its young body shivering before it collapses. Before your very eyes you see the wounds inflicted on the creature by fire and arrow partially heal. Its red eyes seem to glow brighter for a moment.}
Turning to face the rushing Petals, its face contorted in a vicious grimace, the creature spits out, Another step closer, and another loses its soul.
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Enemies in View Seven surrendering half orcs Undead Thing AC 13 this round (it charged) HP ? -5 from start Inside the meeting hall.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Wednesday August 29th, 2018 11:57:27 PM
With so many between him and the door to the hall with the wight, Kiwina stays a moment to supervise the capture of the half-orcs. He plans to head towards the rear of the building in a moment, but does not want to risk the marauders deciding they can pick up weapons and attack the villagers in the meanwhile.
(OOC: I can sub for Ben tomorrow afternoon if needed.)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday August 30th, 2018 4:41:03 AM
Tsak takes a couple of seconds to open the tie on the back door and, assuming all surprise is gone, charges in (figure of speech, not an actual charge). He hopes to split the attention of the creature to create an opening, but if it looks like attacking another child he will pull up short.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=9 ; Thursday August 30th, 2018 4:45:33 AM
If there is an opening Tsak attempts to attack the creature, but not very successfully.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20+10=20 ; Thursday August 30th, 2018 6:38:51 AM
Falco double times it behind the larger companions. Once there he whispers.
"Move to the side. I will turn one of you invisible for a short time. You can get the drop on him. He is too far for color spray and there is no guarantee more glitter would blind him." {Stealth: 20 - If needed for whisper}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+17=37 ; d20+9=18 ; Thursday August 30th, 2018 6:50:11 AM Any words you bother to speak are just distractions, you are clearly an evil thing with no intention of letting anyone live. We will destroy you completely unless you can convince us otherwise! Gothruk moves forward before it can attack or grab another child and tries to push the creature away from the children (bull rush driving it away from any children) He's also going to use a hero point for a +8. Gothruk's reach is 10ft so he can push it without provoking. He'll try to pin it against a wall while standing 5ft away if possible.
AOO If it tries to get away from him he'll trip it. CMB=18 vs CMD
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: See bel d20+11=20 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=19 ; d8+9=15 ; d4+3=4 ; 2d4+12=19 ; d4+6=9 ; d4+3=7 ; Thursday August 30th, 2018 6:27:53 PM
Rolth is awed and inspired by Gothruk's magnificent strategy. His eyes blazing almost as red as the undead thing's, he charges in to attack before the thing can further menace the children.
(morning star to hit = 20, dam= 15; paw 1 = 23, dam = 4;paw 2 = 11, miss;rake 1 = confirmed crit, dam = 19;rake 2 = 24, dam = 9; bite = 19, dam = 7; ignore the last d20 roll, that was a mistake; Total damage = 54)
Effects: Rage 5/10r 2nd round this cycle Toros Taur Try (minotaur) 8 min Charging
Elyas (Steve subbing for Ben) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward d20+1=19 ; d8=6 ; Thursday August 30th, 2018 7:37:43 PM
Elyas takes aim at the wight with his crossbow. (to hit = 19 even without me realizing what precise shot does for him, damage = 6)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+5=13 ; 3d6+9=21 ; Thursday August 30th, 2018 8:41:44 PM
Sable moves in to take a swing as well, 13 to hit for 21 damage.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Thursday August 30th, 2018 9:47:37 PM
I guess Finnian stays where he is and keeps an eye on the surrendered half orcs.
[ooc are the villagers taking care of them? I feel like we shouldn't just leave them]
Battle for Pym: Round 18 (DM John) d20+4=15 ; d4+1=3 ; Thursday August 30th, 2018 10:20:51 PM
Kiwina keeps watch over the half-orcs and contemplates heading toward the rear of the building.
Tsak unties the back door and rushes in. He finds himself facing the back sides of two terrified taur children who were pressed against the closed door. They turn around both looking at him with startled and bewildered expressions clearly showing on their young faces.
Falco rushes in, offering to turn one of his allies invisible.
Gothruk speaks, Any words you bother to speak are just distractions, you are clearly an evil thing with no intention of letting anyone live. We will destroy you completely unless you can convince us otherwise! Then he heroically rushes in and shoves the vile thing against the wall away from the children. With that roll, but constrained by the room, you can move him 10 away from the nearest child up against a wall.
In response, the creature lashes out at Gothruk, clawing him across the face. [Hits AC15 for 3 points of damage. Make a Fortitude DC 14 save or gain one negative level. Despite having reach, you still provoke with making a bullrush as any part of your body reaching into range does so.]
Highlight to display spoiler: {For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative 1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed.}
Rolth charges in to attack before the thing can further menace the children easily closing with him now that the children are no longer in reach of it. The barbarian holds nothing back, tearing into it with weapon, claws, and fang.
Elyas takes aim at the wight with his crossbow and sends a bolt deep into its accursed chest.
Sable moves in to take a swing as well, cutting deeply into its rib cage.
As its torn and battered body drops to the floor, its glowing red eyes lose their light. Without further sound or expression, the creatures head rolls unnaturally to one side, its neck obviously broken.
A collective gasp escapes from the children in the room as they see their captor and tormentor destroyed before their eyes.
Silence ensues for but a moment before it is broken by a choked sob and a cry of Kater! One of the children rushes to the fallen child, grasping it in a desperate embrace. The little taur girls skin has paled and she lies motionless on the ground where she collapsed at the undead creatures vile blow.
The Petals have victory, but at what price?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday August 31st, 2018 4:06:40 AM
Tsak puts his falchion away and checks on the little girl, but she doesnt look good. His eyes cut to Gothruk wondering what the touch of the creature could do to the brave minotaur. Nothing obvious stands out, but that might not be the whole story. Shrugging he sets off toward the front door and the waitjng villagers. Best get the next step over with, both the good and the bad.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (28/42 HP | AC: 10; Morning Star +11 1d8+9 x3 | Paws (2) +8 1d4+3 x2| Rake (2) +8 1d4+6| Bite +8 1d4+3 |Status: See bel d20+2=15 ; Friday August 31st, 2018 6:59:37 AM
Rolths rage ends abruptly, as he becomes aware of the cries of the children. He is distraught over Katers fate. Just ten more feet, six more seconds, and he could have blocked the creatures path to the door. He turns to the Petals, "Can she be healed? Gothruk, did your monastery training teach you anything of the powers of that fell creature?"
Rolth wracks his own mind for stories of such creatures, particularly what effects this soul drain might have. (Knowledge Religion = 15, success vs CR5 or lower)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Mage Armor | AC 13(17) (T13/F11) 21/21 HP | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +5 1d6 x2 | Status: None | d20=16 ; d20+10=16 ; Friday August 31st, 2018 8:04:35 AM
{Heal Check: 16} {Arcana: 16}
Falco rushes to the fallen child to see if she is in fact dead, dropping to his knees beside her. Maybe there is a magical means of helping her.
"This cannot happen... there must... I need healing magic no the pathetic tricks I have now. I....."
He is clearly upset and looks for answers. After a bit mumbles to himself. "We helped the new powers, maybe they will move though me."
If the child is dead he will sit for some time in thought.
Elyas (Steve subbing for Ben) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Friday August 31st, 2018 9:43:26 AM
Elyas moves between the other kids and Kater as best he can. "Kids, we need you to go out the back door quickly and quietly. Do not go around to the front of the building yet, I'll be right behind you."
While he says this, he readies his crossbow.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=16 ; Friday August 31st, 2018 10:23:52 AM
Gothruk endures the things touch, drawing on his deep meditation and spiritual monk power to avoid being pulled towards death. (1D20+5=16)
Gothruk looks down to the body of the child, I know not of what that creature was besides that it was undead. It is clear that that abomination attacked at your very soul, we should see if there is a cleric amongst the villages. This child best be cleansed and a proper burial undertaken, we should show it's spirit the most respect possible to avoid it becoming attached to this plane and not properly passing. It's short life was taken from it in such a cruel and unfair way.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Friday August 31st, 2018 10:38:33 AM
Hearing the sounds of battle die down inside, Kiwina stays longer to supervise the capture of the half-orcs.
Battle for Pym: Epilogue (DM John)
Saturday September 1st, 2018 9:29:34 AM
Outside, unaware of the drama unfolding within the building, Kiwina wisely supervises the capture of the half-orcs.
Inside the building the Petals react to the aftermath of the battle.
Rolths rage ends abruptly, as he becomes aware of the cries of the children. He is distraught over Katers fate and regrets his inability to save her. Having time to reflect now, Rolth realizes this was a wight! He recalls that are humanoids who rise as undead due to necromancy, a violent death, or an extremely malevolent personality. Their flesh is twisted by evil and undeath, their eyes burn with hatred, and their teeth are beast-like. You have learned by experience that its touch drains the very life force from its victims.
Tsak puts his falchion away and checks on the little girl, but she doesnt look good. He worries about Gothruk, then begins to depart the building.
Gothruk endures the thing's touch, drawing on his deep meditation and spiritual monk power to avoid being pulled towards death. He begins to mourn the loss of the innocent child
Elyas moves between the other kids and Kater as best he can. "Kids, we need you to go out the back door quickly and quietly. Do not go around to the front of the building yet, I'll be right behind you." While he says this, he readies his crossbow.
Falco rushes to the fallen child to see if she is in fact dead, dropping to his knees beside her.
He checks for signs of life. Motionless and still, she lies on her back almost as if laid in estate. Her skin is pale and cold to the touch. Then...ever so slightly, her chest rises. Though shallowly and weakly, she is breathing. She is on the edge of death, but Kater has not yet left this world!
About the time that Falco has discovered this, the large female Minotaur, Marge, brushing past Tsak, bursts in, plank still in hand. When she sees the diminutive Falco over the girls motionless body, she screams, Whats wrong with my baby?
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Saturday September 1st, 2018 10:52:51 AM "Don't hurt the prisoners unnecessarily. We need to find out where they came from and why they were working with that thing."
Kiwina tries talking to the half-orcs in Common -- and if necessary in Tauric and Centaur,
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d8+1=5 ; Saturday September 1st, 2018 3:14:24 PM
Sable quickly moves to apply a charge of the wand to the small child on the brink of death (Healing or possibly inflicting 5 points of damage). He waits to see its effect on the child...
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday September 1st, 2018 5:51:42 PM
Tsak immediately intercedes Ma'am, the creature touched her, Falco is doing the best he can. Is there a cleric in the village? Tsak will do his best to calm the female and give Falco the space he needs. Once that is done he will assist Kiwina by acting as interpreter with the captives.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Sunday September 2nd, 2018 11:48:29 AM
Elyas stays with the children, keeping them away from the dead bodies and the potential of interrogation of the marauders. Is everyone ok? are any of you hurt?
(OOC: thanks for covering for me! )
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (22/36 HP | AC: 13 d20+9=23 ; Sunday September 2nd, 2018 2:17:43 PM
Rolth moves to comfort and calm Marge and Kater, breaking into a soothing song* as Sable applies some healing. (Diplomacy = 23 to calm them down)
"Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry. Mama's gonna keep all your nightmares from you. Mama's gonna keep all fears from coming true. Domi's gonna keep you right here under his wing. He won't let you fly, but Marge might let me sing. Mama's gonna keep Kater cozy and warm. Ooh baby, ooh baby, ooh baby, Of course Petals will help Mama with all."
Effects: Rage 5/10r used (not active) Fatigued 1/4r Toros Taur Try (minotaur +1 Perception and Intimidate) 2/10 min used
*inspired by Pink Floyd's 'Mother'
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 19 (T14/F16) 37/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 d6=5 ; Monday September 3rd, 2018 9:55:37 AM
Quietly Falco whispers. "Warper-sar, let me be your vessel. Warp me as you must so that I may borrow your power. Children must be saved"
He lets out a stiffled moan and then throws his head back and arms out straight as the moan turns to a scream of pain as his body goes rigid and a wave of healing energy emanates out from his core. The energy baths all those present in healing energy knitting wounds closed. {Channel Positive: 5}
A rush of images passes though the mind of the young halfling. The final battle with the bloodgrass from many angles. The three aspects of the Sargrass rising to power. A beastfolk, shaped of a humanoid panda bear, with Nunchaku on his belt looks at Falco. "You will be the first it seems." He nods points at Falco a beam of green energy passing between the two.
Falco collapses, face down, his body shaking and warping as the others look on. His skin first takes on a brown color before before feathers, deep brown feathers begin to sprout. Over the next minute his body shifts and changes taking on an avian form but retaining its small stature. His breath shudders a few times before evening out as he rolls onto his back, large gold eyes blinking above a black beak. Last to form, last to change, two small wings also sprout from his back, tucked to his sides.
Changes by the power of the Warper-sar Falco now resembles a halfling sized owl beastman. His crossbow has lengthened into a bow and his robs have changed to chain shirt.
He smiles up towards the ceiling. "Did it work? Is the child ok?"
Feel free to check the character sheet for an image.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Monday September 3rd, 2018 10:17:54 AM
Gothruk looks on in confused shock as his companion Falco baths the room in Holy energy and then grows wings and feathers.
He'll wait to see if the child responds positivly to the treatment otherwise he'll say. When the creature attacked me it tried to take a portion of my soul, I imagine just healing his body might not be enough and that we'll need a spell that can get back what was taken.
OOC We'll probably need something that can restore negative levels? Restoration is probably the easiest to get?
Battle for Pym: Epilogue Part Two (DM John) Monday September 3rd, 2018 9:49:15 PM
Kiwina advises against unnecessarily harming the prisoners. He has questions and finds that he can ask them in common.
Sable quickly moves to apply a charge of the wand to the small child on the brink of death. As the power transfers to the child the wound inflicted by the wights claws close up, leaving only a faint line. Her eyes flicker open, then she gasps and attempts to scurry away from the large ranger before realizing he is attempting to help her. So weak, she murmurs softly before laying her head back on the floor.
Some color appears to have returned, but her give still retains some of its grayish pallor.
Tsak reassures the imposing maternal Marge, attempting, despite the size difference between he and the large minotaur, to give his allies the needed space to heal the child.
Elyas stays with the children, keeping them away from the dead bodies any potential unpleasantness with the prisoners.
He is relieved to find that, considering what they have just survived and witnessed, they are unharmed.
Rolth moves to comfort and calm Marge and Kater, breaking into a soothing song* as Sable applies some healing.
Marge ceases her struggle with Tsak and lets out a sigh of obvious relief. "Thank you", she faintly whispers as you see the tension drain from her shoulders.
The liontaur bard is rewarded with a faint smile from the injured child, a surprising calmness spreading across her still pale features.
Quietly Falco calls upon his new found powers.
The healing energy washes over those in the hall, including little Katar. The faint line, the only remainder of her wound after the healing by Sable, is completely removed now. The ashen hue of her skin, however, remains unchanged.
Falco, however, is dramatically altered by the forces he called upon. Changed by the power of the Warper-sar, Falco now resembles a halfling sized owl beastman. His crossbow has lengthened into a bow and his robes have changed to chain shirt.
Gothruk looks on in confused shock as his companion Falco baths the room in Holy energy and then grows wings and feathers.
When he sees that the child is not fully cured by the healing magic, he explains, When the creature attacked me, it tried to take a portion of my soul. I imagine just healing his body might not be enough and that we'll need a spell that can get back what was taken."
The wight is destroyed. The children are safe and little Kater is stabilized. Marge, despite her bulk, gently approaches the child. She murmurs thanks again to all of the Petals as she lifts her daughter and carries her out into the sunlight.
The prisoners seem to have accepted their defeat and put up no resistance. With one exception, to a man each is unwilling to answer Kiwinas questions.
One check, higher score reveals more. Sense motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {They are terrified of something.} Sense motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It is not the wight or the (former) captain. It is someone or something else.}
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=19 ; d20+9=29 ; Monday September 3rd, 2018 10:46:05 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 19)
Kiwina starts questioning the half-orcs, quickly realizing they are scared to say much. He concentrates on one fellow who seems more willing to talk than the others. He looms over the half-orc while asking his questions and remarking how easily the group was taken. (Intimidate = 29)
"Why were you raiding these villagers? . . . Where are you from? . . . Why were you working with that corpse-like thing? . . . Is Caryln really so desperate for volunteers?" If Caryln has not been mentioned, perhaps the last question will surprise the half-orcs into revealing something.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+11=31 ; d20+10=21 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2018 2:35:36 AM
Natural 20 for 31 vs Taur - Sable senses there is much more to the story as well - possibly who they might be afraid nearby, he scans the near vicinity for clues (Perception 21)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=17 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2018 3:34:47 AM
(Sense motive=17) Tsak too gets a strong sense that the prisoners are more afraid of something or someone else more than they are of the petals. He decides to find the village head and try to determine whether the petals will be able to hand the prisoners over to them.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Tuesday September 4th, 2018 4:53:46 AM
As Elyas helps some of the children find their ways home, he sees the other petals talking with the captives. once the children are seen to, he rejoins the group
What have you learned? are there more of these coming? Is this connected to our mission with the Brambles?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/36 HP | AC: 13 d20+11=22 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2018 6:51:48 AM
Rolth looks at Falco's transformation in stunned surprise. Is this some manifestation of the bloodweed? But no, the golden radiance and healing aura are something altogether different...and good. Satisfied that all is well here, he exits the building to see about the prisoners and to encourage Marge to show Kater to the local priest, just to make sure that there are no lasting effects. Seeing that the prisoner interrogation is progressing well, he keeps a sharp lookout for any new threats that might emerge, anything that might look out of place. (Perception = 22)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 19 (T14/F16) 37/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 d20+9=23 ; d20+3=4 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2018 7:04:29 AM
{Sense Motive: 22} {Heal: 4}
Falco spends a moment sitting on the ground where he was. He looks to his companions, all busy working to solve problems but he is not quite there yet. He look at thisnow feathered hands blinking his newly large eyes. Looking at the boy, who's wounds are healed, he struggles to his feet using his bow to help.
"What a wonderful Wold we live in."
He hears the conversations but things his companions have a good grasp on what is going on. His reformed body and mind are two new to tell him much more about the boys condition.
"I have done what I can."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=12 ; d20+7=10 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2018 12:03:22 PM
Gothruk backs up Kiwina's interrogation of the half-orcs. 1D20+7=10.
You've caused a lot of harm to these people, while surrendering has saved your lives I would suggest telling us more to win our favour. Les we tie you up outside these gates and let whatever you're so scared of come by and eat you up.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=26 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2018 2:44:56 PM
Finnian stays atop the buildings and scans the area for any more combatants. What's going on down there? he calls. "is everyone alright?"
[Perception 26]
Battle for Pym: Rogue Tusk's Tale (DM John) Tuesday September 4th, 2018 11:01:01 PM
Sable senses there is much more to the story and checks out area. He notices no immediate threats or influence, but does realize that these raiders are fairly well equipped: their battleaxes are masterfully made and they have pouches typically used to hold potions.
Tsak too gets a strong sense that the prisoners are more afraid of something or someone else more than they are of the Petals. He finds the village head and discovers there isnt really one. Marge appears to be the closest thing to it, as the others tend to do whatever she says.
Elyas sees that the children are returned to their homes and rejoins the group.
Falco embraces his new form while Rolth puzzles over the transformation.
Rolth then advises Marge to seek clerical aid for Kater and keeps a careful eye out for additional threats.
Finnian keeps an eye out from his rooftop perch and calls out to the others.
Kiwina, realizing the half-orcs are too afraid of something to talk, decides to make them too afraid of him not to. The very large monk who single-handedly threw the terrifying wight across the lodge hall enhances Kiwinas attempt.
The centaur singles out one of the younger ones. It turns out his name is Rogue Tusk. Once motivated, he turns out to be quite informative.
"Why were you raiding these villagers? . . . We were hired by some lady who says that the hybrid taurs are an abomination. She paid very well and He hesitates before adding, She is not someone to say no to.
Where are you from? Im not really from anywhere, but the captain picked me up off the streets of Bonetown.
Why were you working with that corpse-like thing? He shudders at the mention of it, then replies, Capn, called him his insurance plan. Once Maldus [It turns out that was the creatures name in life] appeared and threatened to drain peoples souls, they would usually surrender. It worked with these taurs. They resisted at first, even killed a few of us, but once Maldus showed what he could do, they backed down.
When Carylns name is mentioned. Rogue Tusk blanches white. With a glare from both Kiwina and Gothruk, he reluctantly shares the following, Capn responded to a call for ruffians willing to clean out a village. He responded to the recruitment and arranged a meeting with our benefactor. Turns out it was this. He hesitates before continuing, Lady. The capn and four of us went ashore to discuss terms. They bartered for a bit, then the lady had some minotaurs dressed up like plants bring this cauldron up. She brewed something that smelled a bit like fresh cut hay mixed with garlic--I kid you not. Then asked us for a volunteer to drink it. She said that anyone who drank it would become strong as a tree with extra strength and power. My buddy, Gaden, volunteered. He was always the foolhardy one. He took a big gulp--the idiot. At first nothing happened, then his skin started crawlin like bugs were underneath it! He started screaming, then the lady started looking really worried.
She must have given some kind of signal, because before we knew it we were surrounded by these plant minotaur guys.
I watched Gaden twitch and writhe for what seemed like an eternity before the screaming finally stopped. His skin looked a lot like those taurs, but it was splotchy in spots, not all over like they were. It turns out they werent dressed like plants. They WERE plants. The potion made them transform, but for some reason it didnt work on Gaden.
By this time the lady had figured out how to handle the captain. She gave him some magic potions that really worked and some gold, and said there was more where that came from if he destroyed the village. It was not stated, but all of us knew, that if he turned her down, we would be getting that potion that Gaden had.
The plan was to destroy this village. After we finished burning our dead, we were going to set the whole village ablaze and go back to get our fee.
=============== Experience: 600 xp EACH for rescuing the Village of Pym
Rolth--for valor in battle and inflicting serious damage to the door: 1 hero point Gothruk--for ensuring the wight was no where near the children, putting oneself at personal risk: 1 hero point Kiwina--for turning a liability into an asset (using your inability to move quietly to be a diversion): 1 hero point
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Wednesday September 5th, 2018 4:51:39 AM Hmmm... so she is trying to find ways to turn others into Brambles as well. this is getting more serious. We should move on quickly, assuming everyone is taken care of here.
He watches Falco out of the corner of his eye, not sure what to say or do. He and Falco has shared many discussions on their shared arcane magic, but after seeing the divine power in Falco, Elyas isn't sure if that connection is still there. Or if it is even the same Falco at all
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/36 HP | AC: 13 d20+11=20 Wednesday September 5th, 2018 6:49:41 AM
Seeing no immediate threats, Rolth requests the assistance of the townspeople in recovering the bodies and equipment of the marauders. He would like to gather them all on the deck of the marauders' ship, for searching and later disposal of the bodies at sea. "I'll not see these scum get a decent burial on our island!", he opines. Once the bodies and gear are gathered, he will use his newfound powers to detect magic on the lot, and also search them more mundanely for valuable or useful gear. (Perception = 20)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Wednesday September 5th, 2018 7:16:01 AM
After the interrogation, Kiwina catches up on what the other Petals were doing with the wight. "Hey, guys, what happened in there? Where's Falco, and who is this you've rescued -- doesn't look like a child."
He's not so keen on the burial at sea for these fellows, but turns his attention to the villagers and the prisoners. "Do you have some place to keep the prisoners? Maybe you can get some labor out of them if you care to."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 19 (T14/F16) 37/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 d20+8=12 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2018 7:16:41 AM
Still marveling at his new body Falco spins in a circle first before testing the pull of his bow. He mumbles to himself.
"I had no idea I would change so much. I guess being able to use a bow is the least of things." he pauses for a moment and then says much louder "Warper-sar, you taught me to sail!?!?"
He shrugs, knowing there will be time to contemplate this later. He truns to Elyas and tries to smile but.. a beak is not so good for smiling/ Hopefully my eyes shows the smile at least. This is quite amazing.
He slowly approaches the raiders.
"Why burn the village? Your not looking for an item or anything?"
{Sense Motive: 12 - Are they telling all they know - great time for a bad roll lol}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Wednesday September 5th, 2018 1:44:14 PM Any reservations I had that this woman could be reasoned with have been laid to rest. It's interesting to know that while she can create these plant-taurs, she might not be able to do it consistently, or maybe she's changing her spell trying to get different results. Either way Rogue you're going to point out on a map where this happened and how we can get there. It seems you arrived by boat luckily we have one of our own.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Wednesday September 5th, 2018 4:43:22 PM
Seeing that the danger has been dealt with Finnian climbs down and follows Kiwina's line of questions with panic in his heart. The last he saw of Falco he was going in the building, but Rolth wouldn't be so casual if something had happened to him, where is he?
Battle for Pym: Who's this?? (DM Matt) Wednesday September 5th, 2018 8:34:39 PM
The Petals notice a new-ish member of the Petals, or is he familiar? Falco is marveling at his new body. Falco spins in a circle first before testing the pull of his bow. He mumbles to himself. "I had no idea I would change so much. I guess being able to use a bow is the least of things." he pauses for a moment and then says much louder "Warper-sar, you taught me to sail!?!?" He shrugs, knowing there will be time to contemplate this later. He turns to Elyas and tries to smile but.. a beak is not so good for smiling/ Hopefully my eyes shows the smile at least. This is quite amazing. He slowly approaches the raiders.
"Why burn the village? Your not looking for an item or anything?"
The rogue and the other raiders stare at the owl-like creature. Who are you? One of the raiders said with contempt. I dont recall you being anywhere near us. Are you part of this group? Burn the village, we were instructed to destroy the village. There is no room for these imperfect creatures, the half orc said with little emotion.
Elyas watches Falco with some concerns but ultimately decides they need to move. Once the interrogation is over the villagers grab up the remaining raiders and forcefully take them away. We have no prison but there are somethings that we can do. We have some tasks, like cleaning the beaches and scrubbing the black off of rocks. Responding to Rolth Ill be honest, says another villager. Im not on board with leaving the dead on a ship docked to the island. The dead smell rather fast and they could always return. I would prefer you allow us to bury them or burn them. Rolth finds no magic surrounding the raiders.
Kiwina After the interrogation, Kiwina catches up on what the other Petals were doing with the wight. "Hey, guys, what happened in there? Where's Falco, and who is this you've rescued -- doesn't look like a child." He's not so keen on the burial at sea for these fellows, but turns his attention to the villagers and the prisoners. "Do you have some place to keep the prisoners? Maybe you can get some labor out of them if you care to."
Gothruk Gore Any reservations I had that this woman could be reasoned with have been laid to rest. It's interesting to know that while she can create these plant-taurs, she might not be able to do it consistently, or maybe she's changing her spell trying to get different results. Either way Rogue you're going to point out on a map where this happened and how we can get there. It seems you arrived by boat luckily we have one of our own.
Finnian Seeing that the danger has been dealt with Finnian climbs down and follows Kiwina's line of questions with panic in his heart. The last he saw of Falco he was going in the building, but Rolth wouldn't be so casual if something had happened to him, where is he? --- You found 169 gp, 22 sp, 14 cp within the pockets and purses of the raiders. 1 Masterwork Club (300 gp) Bag of 20 Sling Bullets (2 sp, 10 lb), 1 Cheap Wig (1 sp), 10 Flasks of Oil (10 sp, 10 lb), 12 x Box of Firewood (1 cp, 20 lb), 6 x Manacles (15 gp, 2 lb), several boxes of tindertwigs. Rolth finds a Scroll of Entangle (cr, 25 gp) and Oil of Mage Armor (cr, 50 gp)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 27/36 HP | AC: 14 Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:07:41 PM
Rolth is fine with burning the raiders' bodies. Although keeping some of their cloaks for disguises might be useful. He will suggest a few more questions for the interrogators before we turn over the prisoners:
--How many taurs or other troops does Caryln have guarding her lair? --What are the various ways in and out of her lair? --What traps or other obstacles protect the lair? --What is the layout of the lair, and where is Caryln typically found?
Once the prisoners are marched off by the locals, he will inquire of Marge or others, "We seek to root this witch out of her lair. We know we need to pass Kaga, moving through Ag territory. Do you have any advice on how to do so safely, or gain their permission? Are there any other hazards along the way that you know of?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:29:27 PM
Thinking ahead Tsak enquires of the captives how many half orcs are in the service of the witch, how they got there, passwords for re-entering her camp and anything else that might be useful should infiltration be a possibility.
He will help move bodies to the burial fire as required.
Also he makes sure to spend some time with Falco both to assure his changed friend that he's certainly still a valued member of the petals and also to ensure that Esmerelda doesn't regard him as a morsel. The little feline may end up bigger than the former mage.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:48:33 PM
The prisoners should find Rolth more than intimidating enough to answer after what they've seen him do, but Kiwina relays his questions to them if Rolth prefers not to deal with them directly. "Imperfect creatures? That's rich coming from a mixed-breed half-taur."
The notion of several of the party sneaking in with their cloaks is amusing, but others might pull it off. Looking over the gathered loot, Kiwina decides, "We should leave a share of any money with the villagers. If it didn't come from them in the first place, it can help them rebuild."
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+10=27 ; Thursday September 6th, 2018 2:58:34 AM
Sable will search through the wights body for clues, was he always a wight? And thinks that stripping the bodies of the raiders and burning them is a good idea - he will also search through those as well.
Perception 27
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 19 (T14/F16) 37/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 Thursday September 6th, 2018 7:04:36 AM
Falco blinks at the captive who questions him. As he speaks he turns to look to his left and finds his head turns all the way to the back. A bit distracted by hit new fact of life he responds quietly, as much to himself as to the raider.
"Who am I? Just another imperfect creature like you are, like we all are. If you were one of the ones that was blinded that was me, not that it matters at this point." he shrugs and turns away from the raider I don't think I will get more out of them then the more intimidating folks will.
He spends a moment rotating his head, further then he ever could before, a few more times.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Thursday September 6th, 2018 9:09:57 AM "I don't think we'll get much more from these guys. Clearly they were not in the witch's confidence, and are just hired muscle to harass our island. Let us turn them and their gold over ot the village to do as they please. We need to keep moving"
Before this happens to another town... He thinks to himself, looking around at the bodies and destruction.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Thursday September 6th, 2018 1:46:32 PM If the ship out by the docks belonged to the raiders then that could sold or used by the villagers to recover from the damages. Gothruk also quickly checks that there arn't any plants in the area that are listening in on the party or looking at him weird. He has no idea how to tell if a plant in listening in so he probably dosn't do it effectively. [b] Can't trust the flip'in things not to be spying on us[b] Gothruk also explains to the party members who missed the metamorphosis that Falco is now a bird. He dosn't seem to be too perturbed about it which is probably for the best.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Thursday September 6th, 2018 3:15:36 PM What! Finnian gasps Falco, is that really you! he rushes over to the little owl man. I thought you were hurt, are you okay. What happened?
Battle for Pym: Head West young men (DM Matt) Thursday September 6th, 2018 8:58:55 PM Rolth is fine with burning the raiders' bodies. Although keeping some of their cloaks for disguises might be useful. He will suggest a few more questions for the interrogators before we turn over the prisoners:
--How many taurs or other troops does Caryln have guarding her lair? -- The lead raider blushes. There are at least a hundred brambles surrounding the... the village of Kaga North West of here. What about the bramble fence? Tell them about the fence. Another raider offered but stopped quick with a scowl from the head raider. She has spies everywhere. You just sealed or fate, idiot. After that outburst the half orcs stopped talking completely. They seemed frightened but said nothing.
Once the prisoners are marched off by the locals, he will inquire of Marge or others, "We seek to root this witch out of her lair. We know we need to pass Kaga, moving through Ag territory. Do you have any advice on how to do so safely, or gain their permission? Are there any other hazards along the way that you know of?"
The Ag clan is very territorial. They come around here very little but the last time they visited they were very irritated. Im sure with Carlyn taking over most of their territory thats a good reason There is a castle in the center of Kaga, it belonged to a Liontaur Queen of Old. Theres an old witch on your way West of here. She lives in a tiny shed. A really tiny shed. Ask her for the ring of the Old Liontaur Queen. She may give you some trouble but shes harmless. Show this and explain you wish to defeat the Plant witch and they may help you.
Thinking ahead Tsak enquires of the captives how many half orcs are in the service of the witch, how they got there, passwords for re-entering her camp and anything else that might be useful should infiltration be a possibility. The half orcs refuse to answer any more question.
Sable Sable will search through the wights body for clues, was he always a wight? And thinks that stripping the bodies of the raiders and burning them is a good idea - he will also search through those as well. The wight has upon its body a couple potions of light healing and a Masterwork Rapier. Whatever the creature was before is hard to tell. There is a hint of blond hair under a dark hood and a partial human nose. His clothes are from a era long past which indicate it was quite old.
"Who am I? Just another imperfect creature like you are, like we all are. If you were one of the ones that was blinded that was me, not that it matters at this point." he shrugs and turns away from the raider I don't think I will get more out of them then the more intimidating folks will.
He spends a moment rotating his head, further then he ever could before, a few more times.
Elyas "I don't think we'll get much more from these guys. Clearly they were not in the witch's confidence, and are just hired muscle to harass our island. Let us turn them and their gold over ot the village to do as they please. We need to keep moving" Before this happens to another town... He thinks to himself, looking around at the bodies and destruction.
Gothruk Gore If the ship out by the docks belonged to the raiders then that could sold or used by the villagers to recover from the damages. Gothruk also quickly checks that there arn't any plants in the area that are listening in on the party or looking at him weird. He has no idea how to tell if a plant in listening in so he probably dosn't do it effectively. Can't trust the flip'in things not to be spying on us[b] Gothruk also explains to the party members who missed the metamorphosis that Falco is now a bird. He dosn't seem to be too perturbed about it which is probably for the best.
What! [b]Finnian gasps Falco, is that really you! he rushes over to the little owl man. I thought you were hurt, are you okay. What happened?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 27/36 HP | AC: 14 Thursday September 6th, 2018 10:06:06 PM
It occurs to Rolth that we should make sure that we have searched all the raiders, including those on the ship, and the ship itself, for more loot and clues. After that, he thanks Marge for her insights and asks the Petals, "Well, shall we rest up a bit, or head out toward Kaga and look for this witch in the shed?"
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Thursday September 6th, 2018 11:05:01 PM Gothruk made an excellent observation about the value of the ship.
"Kaga is on the coast, but isn't the journey through the Ag clan overland? If so, we should figure out what to do with the Rose. Should Ramsey stay with her here?"
Kiwina is still well rested, but realizes others need to recover spells or heal. He pitches in where he can while the party rests and plans.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Friday September 7th, 2018 2:09:46 AM I have found a couple of potions of healing and this masterwork rapier, lets add them to the party inventory on the ship, says Sable.
Sable will work to remove the rest of the orc bodies and move the prisoners into whatever makeshift prison the village sets up.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Friday September 7th, 2018 4:26:59 AM "I think we should leave the ship and Ramsey here. or we can have him sail it off the coast closer to our final destination while we travel on foot through the Ag clan territory
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 Friday September 7th, 2018 7:29:47 AM "Yes, Finnian, its me in here. When the thing attacked the child I asked for help from the Warper-sar, one of the immortal powers we just helped. He.... it chose to grant me some power but changed me at the same time. This is very strange for sure but it is a good change and I think I am the same inside." he tries to smile again and starts to get the hang of it with his new face "I think I am the first cleirc for the Warper-sar"
Falco lets the others figure out the preparations he is still a bit thrown off by the change.
"This witch. She is hurting the taurs and causing attacks on children. She will not escape us, the Warper-sar will help see to it." This last but is said as much to himself as anything else.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Friday September 7th, 2018 4:48:37 PM Does that ship out the front that some of the raiders were on belong to the town? How far away is the good witch's shed? That could affect our decision over wether to take the boat with us. Gothruk asks Marge.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday September 7th, 2018 9:26:57 PM
Tsak is concerned that the captives seem so sure that word will get back to Caryln. It seems that gaining surprise on her will be almost impossible. Yet any other approach vs a larger force is suicide. In the interest of gaining as much intelligence as possible I think we should travel overland.
Restful Nights- (DM Matt) d20=16 ; Friday September 7th, 2018 10:06:50 PM
After a quick search of the raiders ship you don't find any treasure but you do find a ships compass, tools and materials to make maps and a navigational map of the islands and even outside the islands. From the looks of the map the raiders have traveled a lot.
Kiwina Gothruk made an excellent observation about the value of the ship.
"Kaga is on the coast, but isn't the journey through the Ag clan overland? If so, we should figure out what to do with the Rose. Should Ramsey stay with her here?"
Sable has found a couple of potions of healing and this masterwork rapier.
Elyas "I think we should leave the ship and Ramsey here. or we can have him sail it off the coast closer to our final destination while we travel on foot through the Ag clan territory What you you like Ramsey to do, head to the North coast and wait or wait here? Falco gets comfortable in his new skin as most of the Petals settle down for the night. Marge offers the heroes a bed for the night and a hardy taur breakfast in the morning. Even if you sleep on the Rose breakfast is still an option in the morning. She adds that Kaga is near the center of the island. The ship does not belong to the village and the witch is 500 feet West of the edge of the village. It's the only tiny home on this side of the island. I hear there is a tiny village on the other side of the island.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+7=16 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+1=7 ; Friday September 7th, 2018 11:38:54 PM
Before bedding down, Kiwina makes sure the raiders' map is safely aboard the Rose. He also studies it, looking for the location of Caryln's compound (know geography = 16). It wouldn't do to get lost on the trek. Kiwina also quickly estimates the value of the raiders' ship (sailor = 16, appraise = 7). It may be best if the Petals come back this way to help the villagers once Caryln is taken care of.
In any case, a taur-sized breakfast is much appreciated.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Sunday September 9th, 2018 6:42:35 AM
Tsak deides to sleep on the Rose for the night and then head to see the witch after breakfast. She may be able to offer insights into whats happening. He thanks Marge for her hospitality.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Sunday September 9th, 2018 8:32:19 AM "Let's be off quickly then, if everyone is healthy and ready to move! hopefully we can find some allies as we travel"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) 27/36 HP | AC: 14 d20+11=18 ; Sunday September 9th, 2018 8:15:35 PM
Rolth looks over the map with Kiwina, before bunking down on the Rose overnight. He does ask Falco if he has any more of those glorious waves of golden healing light to share before bedtime, just in case more marauders show up. He will gratefully accept the breakfast from Marge in the morning, tucking in with a taur-sized appetite. Then he is ready to go looking for this local witch in her tiny hut. (Perception = 18 to spot the hut) He agrees that leaving Ramsey here with the Rose is probably best, given the dangers of sailing solo in these parts.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Sunday September 9th, 2018 9:03:57 PM
Finnian is in awe of the transformation, "What an honor that you were chosen, it will take some getting used to, but I'm excited to see that you're alright." he says to Falco.
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry Monday September 10th, 2018 4:03:51 AM
Sable looks forward to a good night's sleep in board and breakfast in the AM.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 4/5 d20+7=11 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; Monday September 10th, 2018 7:11:17 AM
When Rolth asks for additional healing Falco becomes very excited. Happily doing what he can he gathers Rolth, Gothruk and Finnian and any others that are injured and calls on the warper-sar to heal them. He releases the power three times, keeping a little bit for an emergency. {healing: 3/6/2} As the power washes over him, in his mind, Falco sees each of them warp a little. Growing horns, changing color or shrinking but this is only his perception, given by the warper-sar.
When Finnian comments Falco again tries on his new beaked smile. "It is quite amazing. The warper-sar has rewarded the Petals, not just me, for helping him and his triumvirate. I will do my best to keep you all healthy so we can protect those in need."
Falco heads to the ship for the evening. He spends some time going over the ship and letting his immortal power given knowledge tell him what is what. {Prof Sailor: 11 should have taken 10 for a 17 lol} Once satified he knows the ship he beds down for the night thankful that being part owl does not keep him up all night.
In the morning he rises and for the first time preys to the Warper-sar in earnest. Making the devotions that he suddenly feels are appropriate. As he goes he asks for a few things to aid him in his day and is confident he will get them when he calls. Finally he opens his old spellbook but immediately knows his mind will no longer hold that sort of spell. I guess this is just a sketchbook now.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Monday September 10th, 2018 10:48:02 AM
Gothruk agrees that Ramsey should stay here, he doesn't believe the boat is capable of being driven by a single person.
He'll thank Falco for the healing and get a good night's rest preparing to head for the good-witch in the morn.
Which witch is which? - (DM Matt) Monday September 10th, 2018 8:29:29 PM
After a hardy sleep the Petals wake to the smell of breakfast. It seems to come from everywhere. (Perception vs DC 11) Highlight to display spoiler: { You find a large large set up in the sand with a stack of apples draped in caramel. Pancakes covered in syrup and an oversized pig over a large fire.} A good look at the map concrete a good passage through the Ag territory. Kiwina notices Highlight to display spoiler: { that the trip looks difficult with rough terrain, large hills and valleys.} Rolth notices that there is not village of Kaga does not show up on the map. (Perception vs DC 11) Highlight to display spoiler: { You do find a circle written in blood near the center of the map. To the left is the mountains and the right is a valley. }
Gothruk suggests and Ramsey is happy to stay with the ship. I want to stay far away from that area, he says.
Falco gets comfortable and sends out some healing energy. He finds a comfortable spot within the ship or a perch ;) -- The witch is just outside the village, like Marge said, and also lives in a tiny box-like home. She is on her knees working on a garden that is twice as large as one side of her home and goes up a height of four foot on one side. What is the parameter of the home? The witch asks and cackles. Sorry, bad teacher joke. How can I help you heroes.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+8=28 ; Monday September 10th, 2018 8:56:23 PM
Rolth enjoys the magnificent breakfast mane-ificently, thanking the chefs profusely. When all is done, he joins the Petals in seeking out the local witch. Rolth approaches the witch with a chuckle at her joke, and makes one of his own. "Teacher, I'm afraid that the half-orcs ate my homework. If you will help us, we will go to Kaga and take it back. To pass the lands of the Ag, we are told, it would help to have the ring of the Liontaur Queen. Can you help us?" (Diplomacy= 28, perhaps +1 or +2 more if she reveres Domi or is of Noble race.)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+1=6 ; Monday September 10th, 2018 10:19:39 PM "Caramel apples! How did you know?" Kiwina eats heartily. It's going to be a diificult trip through rough terrain, and he'll want the energy.
When the group approaches the witch, Kiwina assists Rolth by explaining, "We go to find and fight Caryln, who is experimenting with turning people into plant creatures." (diplomacy = 6 to aid)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=8 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2018 7:20:57 AM
At breakfast Falco finds he no longer likes eggs but the breakfast meats are right up his alley.
When they get to the witch he approaches with the big folks ready to talk but the joke form Rolth throws him off for a moment. "The nature of the free people is being warped and this cannot be allowed. Any help is appreciate."
{Aid Diplomacy: 8 - sigh}
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Tuesday September 11th, 2018 8:20:21 AM
Elyas has found it is usually better not to speak during interactions with new groups, he has not made things any better in the past. Instead he listens quietly as the much more eloquent Rolth pleads their case to the witch. he tries to hide his impatience with the small talk, wanting to be able to move quickly and stop these bramble experiments before more places are affected.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=22 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2018 9:06:40 AM
Gothruk feasts merrily at breakfast.
At the witches question Gothruk uses a simple algebra and comes up with the answer of Ahhhhhh, Long? He says in his deep Minotaur voice.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=14 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2018 6:49:45 PM
(Perception vs spoiler =14) Tsak enjoys breakfast starting with the roasted pig and finishing with his own sizable stack of pancakes.
Madam Pythagoras I assume says Tsak with a twinkle in his eyes as he bows to the witch.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+11=22 ; d20+11=12 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2018 7:37:33 PM
[+11 on perception. For the future do I need to roll those, aww man well I did get a natural. 1]
Finnian sees the spread and realizes that he is quite hungry. He is so consumed with consuming food that he misses whatever the the others may see.
Head West - (DM Matt) d20=20 ; d20=19 ; d20=10 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2018 9:23:41 PM
The witch replies with a smile, Those half-orcs and homework. Im afraid it will have long passed by then. Wow, you are the sweet one. I was going to give you trouble but you have swept me off my feet. Can you help me plant these Goodberry bushes while I search? The witch returns within moments with a large emerald ring. Perception vs 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {} You notice the carving of a majestic liontaur warrior with a long, tight braid up the center of his human head on the sides of the ring. [/b]
At the witches question Gothruk uses a simple algebra and comes up with the answer of Ahhhhhh, Long? He says in his deep Minotaur voice. To Gothruk, the witch grins. You sound like one of my students.
To Tsak, Madam Pythagoras is wonderful. I will be using that from now on but question Who is this Pythagoras, anyone you know? Head West young men. Its a challenge at times. Trees cramped together since meteor shower. An odd thing but I talk to much.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Tuesday September 11th, 2018 9:41:52 PM
Rolth will indeed try to help plant the bushes while she searches, hoping that Finnian will tell him if he is doing it wrong. When the witch returns, he thanks her for allowing us this honor and asks, "Can you tell us more about this fascinating ring? Who is this handsome taur on the sides?" When she protests about talking too much, he assures her that it does not seem that way to him. "We ourselves met trees that walk and talk, on the other side of the island. A bit standoffish at first, they were, but in the end, we all got along fine. Do you think that these trees cramped together near here might be of the same sort?" He will happily listen to her tales as long as she likes to tell them. Then he is ready to be off, despite the warned about challenges.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=12 ; d20+9=11 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2018 9:53:31 PM
(Perception vs spoiler =12, Perception on the move=11)
Tsak has never met Pythagoras, it was just someone the dwarves talked about in hushed, reverent tones. Apparently an important person to know when you spend generations digging mines underground. He blushes slightly at his akwardness. He will take point with Esmerelda when the petals head West.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+6=8 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2018 10:34:03 PM
Kiwina listens politely while the others talk to and banter with the witch, but is distracted by her identification of the plant as a goodberry bush. He examines it in hopes of identifying it by another name or being able to recognize it if he sees another in the future. (Know nature = 8)
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=13 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2018 2:10:32 AM
Sable will try and look the bush up in the Green Book - Knowledge Nature (13 plus whatever advantage the book provides).
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield, protective ward Wednesday September 12th, 2018 4:57:24 AM
Elyas helps plant the bushes, though he is less interested in the properties of the plant, and more interested in earning a little more good will from the woman.
"Plants acting strange again He comments when he hears about the trees moving closer together. "What is it about our group that we seem to always be drawn to misbehaving plants? before I met you lot I never used 'plant' and 'misbehave' in the same sentence..."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 Wednesday September 12th, 2018 6:52:38 AM Trees cramped together? Could she mean walking trees as those we have already encountered. To vague really, best to just go and see.
Pondering what the witch is say Falco simply nods letting the big folks talk.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=9 ; d20=7 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2018 1:32:22 PM Goodberries were things that druids would use... Or could create? From the little I know they work well to fill an empty belly, even though they are so small. Though Gothruk was in-part raised by a Druid he only heard about goodberries in passing and might be wrong.
Gothruk watches to see how the others plant the berries incase just putting them in the ground like any other seed is wrong, then he'll copy. Survival=7
Thank you for not causing trouble, there's enough roaming around these times that a friendly chat is welcome indeed. He smiles to the witch.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:23/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+12=16 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2018 8:40:16 PM
In a rush Finnian gets down on hands and knees and begins to dig. "I've picked good berries from a bush, but I admit I transformed the berries from one bush into good berries. I don't know if I've ever seen one before. Do these bushes produce the same magical fruit that I've picked?" he asks looking up from his work, now far more interested in gardening than anything else. " I find the natural Wold such a fascinating and powerful place. One of these berries," he says pointing to the Bush " can sustain you for an entire day, at least the magical ones can, while I eat meals apon meals and still my stomach growls. I wonder how long I would last eating only one a day?" he looks up and turns as red as a ripe goodberry when he realizes what he's been prattling on about.
[know nature 16]
Head West - (DM Matt) Wednesday September 12th, 2018 10:22:13 PM
I am impressed young minotaur, Madam Pythagoras says to Gothruk, answering the question for the others. I have students that would not know a goodberry from a raspberry. Don't worry just dig a hole about the length of a human hand, lay in the young berry plant and cover. This ring is a wonder. It belonged to the Queens young Prince Michael. The prince is a hero to the members of the Ag clan. I met the Prince and he lent me this ring.
"We ourselves met trees that walk and talk, on the other side of the island. A bit standoffish at first, they were, but in the end, we all got along fine. Do you think that these trees cramped together near here might be of the same sort?" Says [/b]Rolth. Really, replied the madam. I don't know, its it's possible. I have been alive a long time and this forest is new.
[b]Tsak has never met Pythagoras, it was just someone the dwarves talked about in hushed, reverent tones. Apparently an important person to know when you spend generations digging mines underground. He blushes slightly at his akwardness. He will take point with Esmerelda when the petals head West.
Sable will try and look the bush up in the Green Book - Knowledge Nature (13 plus whatever advantage the book provides). Finds a simular answer but learns that the berries are good for recovering from fatigue or exhaustion once mature.
Elyas "Plants acting strange again He comments when he hears about the trees moving closer together. "What is it about our group that we seem to always be drawn to misbehaving plants? before I met you lot I never used 'plant' and 'misbehave' in the same sentence..." I'm so sorry. I have never met a plant I didn't like. She smiled.
Thank you for not causing trouble, there's enough roaming around these times that a friendly chat is welcome indeed. He smiles to the witch. I'm a little disappointed to be honest. I love being a troublemaker. She laughs and bits the group a good trip. ---- The morning passes on as the group walks over the uneven terrain. The trees stand 50 feet ahead (Constitution check vs DC 15 for non taur: 9 for taur to avoid tripping on jagged rocks)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None d20+2=3 ; d20+10=18 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2018 11:06:15 PM
(Con check = 3) Kiwina does not like this rough terrain. As the group approaches the densely packed trees, he examines them to see if he can tell what's so unusual that the witch would remark on them (perception = 18).
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+2=13 ; d20+9=19 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2018 11:19:00 PM
(Constitution check=13 Fail, Perception:trees=19) Tsak finds the going harder than he expected and is tired and sore when the trees come into view. He is wary that this might be the fence the captives discussed and that it may be very dangerous. Or it may just be trees! He decides to have a short rest, some water and a bite to eat before going on. During this time he studies the stand of trees (Perception =19).
Sable (Don) ( HP 31/31| AC: 16/18; Touch: 11; Flat: 14/16; CMD: 20 Hero P: 3) | Status: Blurry d20+4=11 ; d20+10=12 ; Thursday September 13th, 2018 2:51:48 AM
Sable rolls a 11, avoiding tripping. He walks amoung the trees, taking a good look around (Perception 12) - but all he can see are trees, he cannot quite make out the forest...
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=19 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+7=22 ; Thursday September 13th, 2018 6:44:56 AM
Though he is not the sturdiest or strongest of the party, Elyas has no trouble navigating the rough terrain. Maybe it is just the fact that he is well rested and well fed now. (19 con check)
He looks ahead towards the trees, trying to determine from as far out as possible if they are infected, magical, or treants. (perception 10, know nature 22)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d20+1=10 ; d20+10=14 ; Thursday September 13th, 2018 6:50:06 AM
Rolth moves with care over the rough ground, but he grew up here, so he knows what his is about! He will also study the trees, looking for signs of movement, foes hidden in the forest, and the like. (Perception = 14)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (T14/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+1=13 ; d20+9=20 ; Thursday September 13th, 2018 7:03:57 AM
{ooc: Con not to trip? Trying to embarrass me with the new body!}
{Com: 13}
While agile and fairly of hardy stock Falco cannot quite manage the uneven ground. Still before he falls he did try and see if there is anything he can notice about the tree. {Perc: 20}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 14 (T12/F11) 28/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+5=22 ; Thursday September 13th, 2018 2:18:16 PM
Gothruk acting like a silly young buck runs up the jaggered hill concentrating more on the rocks and the fun challenge they pose than his teammates. He'll realise he ran ahead when he gets to the top and will stand around for the others. Con=22
Finnian too Struggles along. But does his best to keep his eyes peeled [perception 19]
Forest thru the Trees - (DM Matt) d20=16 ; d20=7 ; d20=6 ; Thursday September 13th, 2018 8:38:01 PM
---- A couple Petals stumble a bit through the rough terrain but recover beautifully without much trouble. The rough terrain is only the beginning as they notice the trees are very close together. Humans can weave through easily but the larger members of the good are going to have to squeeze. The perceptive members of the group can make out human-like features but all the trees are motionless. Some seem to be grabbing/hugging each other. Other trees look like they are running toward the coast. Is it a coincidence or just a natural thing? Its hard to tell.
(OOC: All moving taurs Escape Artist DC vs 30 2 times.)(Failure -1 non-lethal)
(OOC: Everyone else, feel free to assist by pushing and shoving the trees around. Roll d20 to and apply that to the taur you are helping. Please note who you are helping with what roll and roleplay your activity.) (Also, Con. vs DC 7) (Failure -1 non-lethal, for those helping, to avoid injury while trying to help. Any questions, let the DMs know.)
Tsak, on point near the front of the group, sees the need to create a single path for all the taurs to use. He will try to organise himself, Finnian and Elyas to move trees whilst Falco and Esmerelda act as lookouts.
Tsak starts near Gothruk as he seems to have the most energy, he will try to plot the best way thru the forest from there.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +7 1d8+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Thursday September 13th, 2018 10:01:05 PM
Rolth immediately stops moving, concerned that these trees might actually be transformed people, and he doesn't want his bulk to harm them. He watches in interest as the others try to find ways to move through the trees. He passes the time by singing a tune about trees from the liontaur skalding troupe, Rrrush.*
There is unrest in the forest There is trouble with the trees For the maples want more sunlight And the oaks ignore their pleas The trouble with the maples And they're quite convinced they're right They say the oaks are just too lofty And they grab up all the light But the oaks can't help their feelings If they like the way they're made And they wonder why the maples Can't be happy in their shade? There is trouble in the forest And the creatures all have fled As the maples scream 'oppression!' And the oaks, just shake their heads So
(* Rush here in the real world.)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:18) | HeP: 4 | Status: None Thursday September 13th, 2018 11:52:19 PM
Kiwina stops and looks to see how big the area of close trees is and whether the party can go around. "Can one of you small folk tell us how far the trees are packed like this, and if they get denser? I'd hate to start squeezing through only to learn I need to back out of there."
He then carefully moves closer to the trees and examines them. "I could ask the spirits if these are the treants, and if they're injured. But I fear my ancestors would not understand any magic that could do this."
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=18 ; d20=11 ; d20=10 ; Friday September 14th, 2018 5:23:11 AM
Elyas casts light on a rock and throws it through one of the gaps he could fit through, looking to see how far back the tangle goes, and if it gets harder further in.
Once evryone is ready to move in, Elyas will help Kiwina push through the branches, scouting ahead for a spot that has less tangled branches and pulling some of the branches back while Kiwina steps through.
(con of 18, 2 flat d20 checks = 11 and 10)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+9=21 ; Friday September 14th, 2018 7:05:42 AM
Falco moves to the closest tree and begins to examine it. "Were they once human or taur? What would do this?" {Know Nature: 26 | Know Arcane: 16}
He nods at Kiwina's request. "Yes, lets see how big an this effect." He weaves his way thought having a good look around, his small frame and large eyes working to his advantage. {Percepton: 21}
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