Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+19=38 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+4=8 ; Tuesday October 25th, 2022 12:58:44 PM
Rolth silently notes Haltavar’s fanatical desire for Justice, and wonders whether he might follow the path that Kiwina has taken. Something that can be addressed later, given that we seem to have stumbled upon a scene of mass murder. His ears prick forward, noting that the scene is strangely devoid of any other creatures than the reptiles feeding, with no other birds or beasts to be heard. He nods to Ayotnom, who has clearly picked up on the same thing. He scans the area carefully, looking to see if there might be signs of any survivors hidden in the area, and joins Kiwina in trying to discern any more details about the appearance of these beasts. He moves quietly to 33-34/C-D to get a better view.
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+14(MS)(20)x3) Tuesday October 25th, 2022 3:12:34 PM "Perhaps we should let them leave and then track them back to their lair." Mak said looking at the wingless dragons. "What strange beasts are these anyway? My tutor never mentioned such creatures. If they are indeed animals, perhaps a loud noise will frighten them away?" Mak whispered as he sighted down his two arrows. "Are these common to the area Rolth?" Mak asked the Petals Liontaur.
DM Mark - Big Critters, but do you fight them? Tuesday October 25th, 2022 8:19:02 PM Kiwina motions for the villagers to fall back out of sight. He would like to ready an action to charge, but instead readies an attack if these creatures charge and attack. (Charge is a full round action and the Ready Action can only ready a standard, move, or immediate action.) Mak readies an action to shoot the creatures if they attack. (He would not be able to ready a full attack action, only a standard action to attack.) He suggests letting the beasts be and perhaps the Petals to their lair. He asks if these creatures are common here. Ayotnom lets the other know it’s rather quiet except for the large lizards eating the dead cows. Rolth also notes the lack of other animal sounds. He tries to quietly move to a better tactical location as scans the area for survivors. Tsak and Esmerelda move up. Wil summons a Lantern Archon. Elyas shares with the other what he knows and moves forward, crouching behind a rock. Falco agrees with Elyas’ description of these things.
Crunch, crunch, munch, crunch.
The villagers are happy to hide behind the trees (just off the map.) Halvatar refuses to go with them, and stays where he is transfixed on these huge reptiles. The villagers do not fuss with the child, not wanting to attract attention by dragging him away with them.
Munch, munch, crunch.
You do not see any other liontaurs here. Perhaps they fled or have already been eaten, though reports were that they were assumed slain.
Crunch, crunch,crunch.
The creatures continue gorging themselves on the dead cows. As Rolth moves and several of you talk, those that had rolled Perception over 30 will note that these big animals do seem to be aware you are here, they are just more intent on their meal.
Crunch, munch, crunch, munch.
Suddenly, a Lantern Archon appears near Will as a softly glowing ball of light.
Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain, though you are unsure if these huge creatures would be impeded by this.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday October 25th, 2022 8:23:44 PM
Ayotnom casts mage armor then advances 30 feet.
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|15/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,DA,Range Penalty)**|1d8+14(20)x3) d20+15=30 ; 2d8+28=38 ; Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:36:34 PM
Mak held his shot. As far as he knew these animals had come along after the tragedy and weren't the cause of the massacre. He'd only fire if they became aggressive.
OOC: Sorry, I only included the one attack in my hit rolls, but did show my post as a full attack. Corrected info in this post.
Readied Action Mak - AJ23, Roll 30. Damage 17 hp (Accidentally included manyshot.)
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:41:01 PM "You'd think if something like lived on the island everyone would know about it." Kiwina says.
This might be a good time to worry about tactics. "If you think they will come to us, I can put a row of spikes in the way and maybe slow them down. If you want to go to them, I won't try that." He thinks he could cover Y-20 to AB-38, or a similar area closer to the group. "I don't think entangle is likely to hold them."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Wednesday October 26th, 2022 2:12:34 AM I really don't see the point in attacking them, certainly not yet. I like Mak's idea of following them back to their lair. It's probably underground, near a volcano. I want to watch them and see what they do once they are finished eating the cows. By the way I think they know we're here, and aren't really bothered. Maybe they haven't heard of us...
Tsak doesn't know if the dinosaurs are responsible for the massacres, but he doubts it. He wants to know more about them before doing anything to them.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Wednesday October 26th, 2022 7:40:28 AM
Rolth says, "I have not encountered such beasts here before, but I cannot say for sure whether they might have come from elsewhere on the island. I still think it odd that all the Taurs have disappeared, even as there remain slain cattle to eat. I do like the idea of following these creatures, in case they are in thrall to some fell power. Plus we can make sure that they cause no harm to taurs elsewhere on the island. I see no need to start a fight with them now, there will no doubt be plenty of fighting to do later when we uncover the perpetrators of the attacks.
Rolth casts Expeditious Retreat on himself in case things go wrong.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 Wednesday October 26th, 2022 9:38:05 AM
Falco moves up some whispering to the others. "I don't think we can leave large meat eaters so close to where people are living. Your average farmer will not be able to run them off by any means I can think of. Either way, if they come this way I will try to blind one of them."
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Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=15 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2022 2:48:00 PM
"I agree to leave the 'saurs on the is asking for trouble. I would like the archon to fly around the creatures to see if it provokes them or if maybe there is a clue." "Do you believe you can fly around them without causing them to get angry," Wil asks the archon. "To the team, if someone popped these 'saurs onto the island than they have to be around still, right?" Perception: 15
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:36:51 PM
(OOC: Checking In; I pretty much want to cast shield and advance another 30 feet next round unless I'm attacked this round)
Time slows down for Ayotnom as he waits for some action from the dinos.
DM Mark - Big Critters, but do you fight them? Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:40:50 PM Ayotnom magically armors himself and moves up a bit. Mak keeps his bow trained on the creatures, ready for an attack. Kiwina tells the others he can create thorns to slow these creatures down, but does not want to limit the Petals with this. Tsak would like to watch and follow these creatures back to their lair, probably underground near a volcano. Rolth would also follow these creatures to their lair. It strikes him odd that there are no dead taurs here. He casts Expeditious Retreat on himself. Falco worries about letting these creatures remain as a threat to other taurs. Wil asks his Archon if it can fly around these creatures without provoking them. Elyas
Will is answered with laughter and a voice that sounds like musical chimes. "I will try to not provoke." The little glowing ball of light whizzes out to begin circling at a large arc so as not to provoke the creatures.
As Ayotnom moves up, the nearest of the creatures stops eating for a moment and regards the monk. It then returns to its meal, keeping an eye on Ayotnom.
Halvatar says, "What are you doing? Those things killed my family! Kill them!” He picks up a rock, but from this distance you know he could not throw to hit these creatures.
The villagers look uncertainly at Halvatar and the Petals.
Perception DC 30: Highlight to display spoiler: {In the distance maybe 150’ ahead of you, you think you can see a long line or two in the earth. Maybe it was scraped, maybe it was burned. Hard to tell from here.}
What do you plan to do over the next 10 minutes as these creatures eat dead cow?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=35 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:53:43 PM
(Perception: 35)
Ayotnom points out the long lines in the earth to his friends.
He then advances only 20 feet this time and readies an action to cast the shield spell in reaction to any of the dinosaurs making an advance or an attack directed at him and his friends.
Active Effects: Mage Armor: +4 AC; 6 hours
Readied Action: Cast shield in reaction to dinos moving or attacking him, the petals or their allies (villagers, Halvatar) Please note that if triggered the shield spell will make his AC: 28/18/27
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+23=39 ; d20+18=30 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2022 9:34:06 PM
Rolth gently chides Halvatar, "What are we doing? Why, we are trying to find out what actually happened to your family, protect those who still live, and deliver justice to those who have wronged you. You say that these beasts killed your family. Tell me, did you see this happen? Do you have any evidence beyond supposition? Some of the clues we have found so far suggest that the reptiles came after your family was attacked. So now what we are trying to do is figure out whether they were brought here to mislead any inquiry and hide evidence that would lead us to the murderers, or are simply dumb brutes that showed up to eat the livestock once it was unprotected. If we were to just kill them and assume that justice was done, we might well miss the opportunity to find the real killers, and allow them to strike again. Revenge may be swift, but justice is patient. You are brave and determined, but justice also requires wisdom, so let us think upon these matters and do what is necessary to get the quest done right."
(Diplomacy = 39 to convince the lad to listen to the mind as well as the heart)
Speechifying done, Roth will move up a little bit closer and try to see more of the scrapes that Ayotnom has pointed out, activating his amulet of mighty fists just in case a fight comes.
(Perception = 30)
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+20=34 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2022 9:34:09 PM
(perception = 34)
"We need to investigate, but I don't want to risk a battle with the creatures while our guides are here. Perhaps they should take word back to town." He suggests this loudly enough for the villagers to hear, "I can try to speak to one of the lizards if they don't become aggressive. They've seen us and are still content just to eat."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Thursday October 27th, 2022 1:49:13 AM
Tsak stays hunkered down near his cover. He's happy to wait as long as it takes. The boys irrational blathering irks him more than watching large animals eat.
Rolth is right boy, now is the time for patience. We have agreed to help you, that does not mean you may impose your will on how we go about it. So watch your manners. These animals are not acting aggressively. Once they have finished their meal they are likely to wander off, so then we will see where they go and we will examine what is left of the scene. Then we may learn something about what has occured here, and possibly to your family.
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|15/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,DA,Range Penalty)**|1d8+14(20)x3) d20+16=19 ; Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:13:48 AM
Mak released the tension on his bow and stepped back to comfort Elmer. The warhorse was trained not to spook in the face of carnage and blood, but he could see the worry in his eyes. "It's ok." Mak said gently as he rubbed the horses neck.
All the while Mak kept his eyes on the wingless dragons and hoped they didn't see another meal in Elmer. So standing 170' away Mak watched and waited with the others. He was especially interested in how the minotaur would fare venturing towards them alone. As for the strange lines in the ground that that were pointed out to him he couldn't see them from his point of view, but a thought did cross his mind.
"Ayotnom, could they be drag marks where the Sullivan's were hauled away?"
OOC: Perception +16, Roll 19
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste Thursday October 27th, 2022 9:33:04 AM They don't seem to be bothered much by us. does that mean they might be scavengers drawn by the dead animals? or maybe they just don't care to bother with attacking us when they have plenty to eat. I could scare them away. probably...
Elyas proposes using a fireball that doesn't actually hit the creatures but is placed between the party and the dinos to try to spook them into retreating from the farm. From there we could track them or just use that time to check out the farm in more detail
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=30 ; Thursday October 27th, 2022 9:53:07 AM "Nothing about these brutes makes me think they would not attack a village. They appear to hunters who are currently scavenging. We need to investigate this lines but these behind us does seem bad in the short term and is not great for the residents in the long term."
Falco will go with the others if they move on but unhappily, he sees these as a threat to those living in the area.
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DM Mark - Big Critters, but do you fight them? Thursday October 27th, 2022 6:45:30 PM
(I wasn’t really sure if you still wanted to go round by round or just wait these creatures out. It seems to be the latter, so I’ll roll with that.)
The party continues to discuss what they could do, but keeps their distance in general. Beyond some movement, no one takes any actions. The marks on the ground are too far away and in the middle of the allosauruses (allosauri?) to see any better.
As Rolth and Ayotnom advance, the closest allosaurus will stop eating long enough to stomp its feet and then lower his head to utter a frighteningly loud ROAR. Between Rolth and Tsak telling Haltavar to simmer down and this beast’s roar, the child remains sullenly quiet gripping his rock.
You can see the glowing Lantern Archon complete a full circle around these creatures, making sure not to come within about 30 of any so as not to antagonize them as instructed. About the time it makes it all the way around as instructed, the spell ends and it vanishes.
After about 10 minutes or so, the creatures seem to have finished eating what they intend to eat, and most of the dead cows are now gone. They begin to pull back and leave.
You can later learn from Halvatar that he never saw what killed his family but he seems convinced it must be these creatures. The villagers seem sure it must have been these creatures, though they also did not see what attacked either farm. The villagers ask, “Will these creatures come for the rest of out farms? Will they attack Frog Hollow?”
Tell me if I missed something. What now?
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:13:23 PM
If the creatures are leaving, Kiwina moves up to about sixty feet from the closest. He does this in the open, and tries not to spook it. If it seems to take this as a threat, he backs off. When he is that distance away, he casts speak with animals.
If successful, then over the duration of the spell he tries asking the creature where it lives, whether it killed the creatures it and its friends ate, and how it came here.
Ranger: 1st -- Entabgle, Speak with Animals (used?) Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light 1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Produce Flame, Summon Nature's Ally I 2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Hold Animal, Resist Energy 3rd -- Call Lightning, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+16=20 ; d20+10=23 ; Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:16:23 PM "I recommend that we quickly check out those scrapes in the center, call for survivors, then pursue the reptiles to see where they are going. If they are headed for another homestead, we can intercept their attack." Assuming folks are in general agreement, Rolth will move ahead quickly to check out the scraped area to save some time if needed.
Perception = 20 Survival = 23
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday October 27th, 2022 9:16:40 PM
Ayotnom says, "I agree with Rolth's plan. We need more information and we need to ensure that these creatures are the same that attacked Haltavar's family before we end them. It is also possible that their actions are being directed by some other player and if we follow them we may be able to learn that."
Active Effects: Mage Armor: +4 AC; 6 hours
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Thursday October 27th, 2022 10:49:19 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda move up next to Kiwina to cover him whilst he casts a spell and his attention is diverted.
I suspect tracking five largish dinosaurs won't prove much of a challenge. We can take a few minutes to have a look around before we follow them. They've just eaten so I assume they won't be a threat to anyone else for a little while, if they were still hungry they'd probably attack us. Can somebody please have a haste spell prepared, if we do have to fight these things then speed across the ground will be an advantage.
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|7/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WT,DA,Range Penalty)**|1d6+11(MS)(20)x3) Friday October 28th, 2022 7:32:25 AM
Mak put his longbow away and pulled himself onto Elmer. Once atop the horse he grabbed the shortbow from it's sheath at Elmer's side and nudged the great beast forward. "What would you have us do about the wingless dragons?" Mak asked the villagers using a simpler term than that used by Elyas while moving up to look at the lines in the ground he suspected were drag marks or cart tracks.
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Friday October 28th, 2022 8:55:50 AM
"How many farms still have cows remaining? Once these reptiles are hungry again they will likely pursue a new meal. You may want to build a wall or traps around the remaining farms to prevent them from coming in. I think we should follow the creatures."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 Friday October 28th, 2022 9:55:00 AM
Falco watches the creatures leave slightly exasperated that they wasted the time and left what he thinks is clearly a threat to the community. "Lets move on and get this going then." He walks toward the other marks.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
DM Mark - You look tasty. Friday October 28th, 2022 7:05:48 PM Kiwina moves quickly and carefully toward the beasts to use Speak with Animals to ask them some questions. Rolth would like to follow the beasts to ensure they do not attack another homestead. He will look at the scrapes in the earth as he goes by. Ayotnom agrees. Tsak suggests tracking these large beasts won’t be difficult, so the Petals should have some time to poke around this farmstead first. Mak gets on his horse as he moves up to look at the marks on the ground. He asks the three village people what they would have him do with these beasts. Wil asks how many farms still have cows, suggesting these farms should be fortified against attack. Falco remains concerned about these creatures running loose. He looks at the marks as well.
The villagers reply to Mak that they think these beasts should be killed before they attack another farm.
As you move up, you can see two partially eaten adult liontaur bodies in the corral area near the house. These were previously hidden from your sight until you advanced. It looks like there is a place where the dirt is disturbed near these remains. Perception or Survival DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {It looks like a small box or chest was been pulled from the ground here, and there are a few gold pieces on the ground nearby. }
Everyone advances with Kiwina. The centaur’s voice changes dramatically. He lets out a loud screeching roar, and the allosauruses stop. The nearest one regards Kiwina with a predatory look as it squawks back answers. Is that one smiling? Creepy.
Where do you live? - ”We roam hills. We go back.” Did you kill the creatures you ate? - ”No, this food dead. But you are not. We are full.” How did you come here? - ”We walk and found food.” Did you kill and eat those liontaur bodies over there? - ”No. All dead. We ate the tasty cows. Are you tasty?”
For those looking at the marks,
Perception or Knowledge Arcana DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {The Petals find 4 different types of burn marks, the scorching of fire, the chemical burning of acid, the arc burns of electricity and what looks like freezer burn from the looks of the sparse vegetation affected. }
There are quite a lot more creature prints here. Survival or Knowledge Nature DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {In addition to the allosaurus’ prints, the Petals also find the same kind of footprints they found at Haltavar’s farm. This time the footprints are a little more conclusive, as they have an almost reptilian appearance, not overly different from the allosaurus footprints, only this creature, or creatures is/are quadrupedal, not bipedal, like the allosaurus. The Petals are able to determine conclusively that the allosauruses were only scavenging the kill of something else.}
Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain, though you are unsure if these huge creatures would be impeded by this.
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+16=18 ; d20+13=25 ; Friday October 28th, 2022 7:32:09 PM
Elyas moves forward to examine the ground while Kiwina talks with the Allosaurs.
Elyas is not able to identify the marks, even with his studies of the arcane... Know arcana = 18
But he does stop to inspect the tracks. know nature = 25 "these look like the ones we saw earlier. similar to those dinos, but different. these belong to something with four legs.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+18=38 ; d20+10=13 ; Friday October 28th, 2022 9:06:37 PM Look over there, looks like someone was looting, which is not something that those allosaurs would think to do. I can see a few coins scattered about near the remains of the fallen taurs. And those marks we saw from afar show signs of 4 different types of burn marks, the scorching of fire, the chemical burning of acid, the arc burns of electricity and what looks like freezer burn, from the looks of the sparse vegetation affected. What kind of fell beast can do that? Seems like it would be a magical beast of some sort, wouldn't you say, Elyas? Anyway, we were right to not jump to the conclusion that the dinosaurs were the culprits. Something more dangerous is about, and we should look for more clues. Anyone able to make sense of the tracks or other clues here, like back at the other homestead?"
Perception = 38, success Survival = 10, fail
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=22 ; d20+23=43 ; Sunday October 30th, 2022 11:31:34 AM
Kiwina wonders it the lizards could have been brought here magically, "We need to find whatever attacked in the first place, but we also ought to keep an eye on these scavengers before they become a threat. Unless we find some other clue looking around here, following those big guys might be our best opportunity." Kiwina starts looking around as well, confident in their ability to follow the trail left by the six huge lizards. He compares what he finds with the others to see if they can figure out more together.
Perception = 22 Survival = 43
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=30 ; Sunday October 30th, 2022 8:08:38 PM
Wil follows behind quietly. (Ooc: I rolled Perception:30 but can’t read the secrets on my phone. Will have to comment on my tomorrow post.)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=21 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+9=19 ; Sunday October 30th, 2022 9:07:31 PM
Perception: 21 - pass Know[Arcana]: 34 -pass Know[Nature]: 19 -fail
Ayotnom notices the chest and coins and says, "Perhaps that chest, the coins and its other contents might be put to the task of funeral costs for the diseased Liontaurs?"
He then points out all the different energy types in the scorch marks before saying, "There are so many tracks here it is hard for me to make head or tails of it."
Still unsure of the intentions of the creatures, Tsak sticks with Kiwina. From that position he can see some coins and drag marks and a lot of different attacks that would indicate the use of magic or a number of creatures with interesting abilities. Certainly they were not caused by the dinosaurs.
These animals aren't responsible for what happened here. Loot has been uncovered and there are signs of fire, acid and electricity. Something else is going on. A hunting party could take care of these lizards if required, I think the Petals need to stay on the scent of whoever or whatever is actually performing the attacks.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+3=18 ; d20+15=27 ; Monday October 31st, 2022 9:19:16 AM
{Survival: 18 | Percption: 27}
"What creature attacks in as many ways as that? Some multi-headed beast perhaps. You are right Tsak, we need to track the bigger threat and hope the other moves on."
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Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|7/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WT,DA,Range Penalty)**|1d6+11(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=24 ; Monday October 31st, 2022 5:26:52 PM ”I bet it flies.” Mak said as he looked into the sky.
OOC: Perception, +16, Roll 24
DM Mark - "I bet it flies." Monday October 31st, 2022 7:27:01 PM Elyas looks at the tracks, announcing there was another big reptillian creature here and this one had four legs. Rolth thinks something other than the allosauruses looted this place. He points out burn marks showing fire, electricity, acid and cold damage - clearly some sort of magical damage, perhaps a magical beast. He says the place warrants more investigation. Kiwina suggests following the allosauruses. Wil can see a box shaped thing was dug up here near the two partial bodies, but it is nowhere in sight. He notes the scattering of a few gold coins that seem to have been left behind. Ayotnom notes that perhaps the stolen loot could have been used to cover funeral costs. He also notes the magical damage here. Tsak also notes these things. He suggests a hunting party could take care of the dinosaurs and that the Petals should track down the larger threat. Falco agrees, wondering what sort of thing could make these marks. Mak is sure the beast that was here can fly.
Perception or Healing DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The partial bodies suggest two adult liontuars, one male and one female. These liontaurs appear to have been bitten in two by something with large, sharp teeth. There are other bloody places in the soil different than the eaten cows, with bits of clothing suggesting other liontuars may have died here as well. This would be consistent with the villagers’ mention of the Sullivan children, though there are no children’s bodies here.}
Perception DC 17: Highlight to display spoiler: {The tracks of the quadruped creature look huge in size, same as the bipedal allosauruses. As noted before, these tracks are disconuous.}
Perception DC 22: Highlight to display spoiler: {The partial bodies suggest two adult liontuars, one male and one female. The male one looks to have chipped nails caked with dirt.}
The villagers exchange some surprised looks when Tsak suggests a hunting party could later take care of the allosauruses.
As the allosauruses leave, Halvatar says sullenly, ”You’re letting them get away. They’re getting away.” The boy seems exhausted. The villagers surround the child, gently telling him the Petals know what they’re doing. They suggest returning to Frog Hollow to inform Magistrate Froylot.
The allosauruses are out of sight.
What now?
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=33 ; Monday October 31st, 2022 8:09:07 PM
(Perception = 33)
Kiwina agrees with the liontaurs returning to town to warn the magistrate. "You won't want to tackle all six of those beasts at a time, but I expect a hunting party could handle one with a little planning. They're not as smart as hell hounds. Just don't go looking for them quite yet. We'll see what we can find." Kiwina wonders if Haltavar will go with the villagers.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=36 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=37 ; Monday October 31st, 2022 8:27:50 PM
Perception: 36, 24, 37 = pass, pass, pass
Ayotnom says, "There are more tracks here than meets the eye. Something else huge and possibly reptile-like that could likely fly. Pair that with the elemental damage and I'm wondering if we might actually be after a dragon of some sort. The Allosauruses are probably a problem but from what Kiwina indicated the dinosaur's said they were merely scavengers who fed on the dead cows."
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|7/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WT,DA,Range Penalty)**|1d6+11(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=30 ; Monday October 31st, 2022 8:45:20 PM
Mak said nothing but kept a watch on the sky. Unless they were walking beneath a tree canopy he’d not want to be surprised by a flying reptile.
OOC: Perception +16, Roll 30
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+18=26 ; Monday October 31st, 2022 9:05:21 PM
Rolth takes a closer look at the slain Taurs. "Two adults, one male and one female, and a couple of other bloody spots that may explain the young ones, although their bodies are not here. The adult male has dirt under his nails. I wonder whether he was digging for something?". Rolth compares his location with where the chest and coins were, to see whether they might be related, and looks for other signs that the fellow might have been digging or scratching a message in the earth.
He agrees that perhaps it would be best if the villagers accompanied Haltavar back to town to report in, while we follow the dinosaurs to see where they are going and keep them from doing more harm.
Perception = 26
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=28 ; d20+9=21 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2022 12:42:02 AM
(Perception vs spoiler =28 pass, Survival=21 to track the dinosaurs)
Tsak notes the looks on the villagers faces and raises an eyebrow at Mak: kittentaurs!
Before the villagers return to their village Tsak gets them to draw a crude map of the area in the dirt (well away from the scene of carnage). If something big was flying around then any neighbours may have seen it. He tries to memorise the map as best he can.
Hopefully unburdened by the lad and the villagers, Tsak prepares to take point as the petals track the dinosaurs.
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+13=30 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2022 8:11:50 AM
Elyas examines the tracks some more, along with the bodies (perception = 30)
"ok, so we have a large reptile, four legs, not leaving tracks in a normal line, meaning it probably can fly, and leaving behind scorch marks with a variety of elemental energies.
I didn't want to jump to conclusions, but I have to agree this looks like it is quite possibly a dragon we are dealing with!
Elyas tries not to look too excited
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=24 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2022 9:44:56 AM
{Perception: 24}
Hearing the others have spotted the same details Falco moves to the bodies and begins a short prayer for their journey to the afterlife. After moving to each body he finishes his prayers.
"Something dragon like or another magical beast. If the feet were feline I would guess a chimera but it doesn't quite match. Regardless it must be dealt with. What of the bodies, they cannot just be left to rot in the sun."
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=29 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2022 10:12:52 AM
"Do you think it's just one creature and not a party of different creatures? Maybe an adventuring group like us, gone bad?" "There was a..." Wil stops when he noticed the box shape in the ground. "I found something!" He exclaims. "Looks like a place for a box. Maybe whoever caused this found what they were looking for?" "All this trouble for some gold?"
Perception: 29
DM Mark - "What of the bodies, they cannot just be left to rot in the sun." Tuesday November 1st, 2022 8:34:13 PM Kiwina agrees the liontaurs should return to town. Ayotnom notes the tracks suggesting a flying creature, perhaps a dragon of some sort. Mak keeps an eye to the sky, not wanting to be surprised by a flying opponent. Rolth notes the dirt on the hands of one of the liontaurs, concluding it’s likely that one that dug up some buried chest. He does not see any messages scrawled in the earth here., nor does he see any chest. Tsak asks the villagers to indicate any nearby farmsteads. He prepares to take point in pursuit of the dinosaurs. Elyas says he also thinks it was a dragon that killed these people. Falco says a prayer for the dead. He says you cannot just leave the bodies here. Wil wonders if it were one creature that killed these people or perhaps a group. He suddenly notices a place where a box may have been dug up.
The villagers will indicate to Tsak the direction of a few other farmsteads, one a couple hours away and another about half a day’s walk. Their sketched map is, well, it’s a little sketchy. At least they’re pretty sure. Mostly. It’s like when you know how to get to your friends house, but explaining it to someone else or drawing them a map in the dirt … Tsak is not confident he can find the places they indicate.
They seem a little unsure about returning to their village without the Petals. They look up at the sky apprehensively. ”Well, we came to lead you here. We think you should come back with us, you know, to talk to Froylot - he’s pretty knowledgeable. I mean, we’ll be fine going back, yeah totally fine, we just think he’ll wanna talk to you and all. You say you think it’s a dragon and not those big lizards? How big of a dragon?” They keep looking up.
Halvatar seems resigned to returning with the villagers, and he’s pretty shaken at seeing these half eaten liontaurs. ”Well, if you’re just gonna let those things go, you should come back with us to see Froylot. But you shoulda killed those things when they were here. They might go eat something else.”
The villagers want you to return with them - they head off back toward the village. Of course, you all came from the Haster place, so the direction they head back is different than the route they brought you here.
Looking around, you don’t see any live cows like you saw a few surviving sheep at the last place. Maybe whatever was here just killed everything. Or maybe the allosauruses killed some in spite of what they said.
Falco wants the bodies buried. Yech - moving the torn up liontaurs looks gross. They seem to be laying here where they were bitten in half, as suggested by the blood spatters against the side of the house in the corral where they lay. Obviously they were killed after they dug something up that is no longer here.
Some want to track the allosauruses - they leave pretty big footprints.
What now?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday November 1st, 2022 8:38:15 PM
Ayotnom says, "probably time to ready some energy protection spells next downtime we have." (OOC: checking in)
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Tuesday November 1st, 2022 9:03:49 PM
Kiwina agrees that some sort of rites would be appropriate for the remains that they have found. After that, following the allosaurs seems as good a prospect as any -- they had to have come from somewhere, and maybe the killer came from the same place. He still doesn't believe those things could live on the island without the liontaurs knowing about them.
How big is the hole where the presumed treasure was dug up? Maybe extending that is a decent option.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Tuesday November 1st, 2022 9:23:43 PM
Rolth will help build a pyre for the dead, and say a few appropriate words in keeping with Domi’s teaching about strength and perseverance. That done, he is fine with accompanying the locals back to see Froylot. He will note the direction taken by the allosauri, in case our next move is to try to intercept them again. He will remind Haltavar that we did not yet kill the reptiles because we might need them to lead us to the real threat first.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Tuesday November 1st, 2022 11:54:02 PM
Tsak's nose is twitchy with the scent of the allosuars, but it will have to wait. He assists Rolth with the pyre, a better option than digging a hole.
After that he guesses that a trip to town to warn of the dinosaurs and another possible threat wouldn't be a total waste. And it would keep the spooked villagers on side because, y'know, diplomacy.
On the way back to the village he keeps tapping Mak on the shoulder when the man is looking the other way, just to see how high he can jump...
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|CSB: Arrows-20|11/6/1/11(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,MS)**|1d6+11(MS)(20)x3) Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 8:35:01 AM
Mak moved up and brought out his parchment and charcoal stick to quickly sketch out the map the villagers made in the dirt. When he was done he handed the newly crafted map to Tsak. "Maybe we should range out a short ways while the others bury the dead?" Mak suggested to the Ranger. "Just to make certain what ever was here isn't lurking nearby."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 9:31:41 AM
Falco helps as he can with the pyre and says a final prayer for the fallen.
On the walk back Falco is fairly quiet. He does find one very nice red and green rock that he picks up and fiddles with for quite some time before slipping it into a pocket for no real reason.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 1:05:11 PM
Elyas watches the others go through the funeral rites but doesn't have much to offer in that sort of ceremony. He paces a bit trying to figure out what the group could do next. He sees that doing these funeral rites is important to some of the group and doesn't interrupt but he is impatient to go try to find this dragon or other large predator that is causing trouble.
DM Mark - "Just to make certain what ever was here isn't lurking nearby." Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 8:20:33 PM Ayotnom looks at the burn marks and suggests preparing spells that might protect against such things. Kiwina thinks going after the allosauruses is the best move. He wonders about the hole left by the missing chest. Rolth gathers wood to burn the liontaur remains. He suggests going back with the villagers to see Froylot. Tsak helps with the pyre. Then he’s ready to accompany the villagers back. Mak does his best to copy the map the villagers tried to sketch out in the dirt. He’s pretty sure the map would be of limited use, as the villagers seemed a bit unsure as they drew it. He ranges out looking for threats, but sees none so far. Falco oversees the funerary process and pronounces a last rights for the fallen. Elyas is impatient to go find this dragon or whatever it was that tore this place up. Wil stands ready.
Seems like the consensus is to accompany the villagers to Frog Hollow.
The Petals ask the villagers to wait as they prepare a funeral pyre. Between the broken corral and firewood stacked near the farmhouse, they make a decent pile. It’s a solom affair. The villagers say a few words about he Sullivans being a nice family, and that it’s a shame they’re gone. Jetia includes a short prayer for Halvatar’s family as well. The boy cries silently.
The group follows the villager’s lead back toward Frog Hollow.
On your way back to town the Petals, you pass an open field.
DC10 Perception check. Highlight to display spoiler: { There are some marks, or shallow furrows in that field.}
DC15 Perception check. Highlight to display spoiler: { Looking closer, you find the same 4 kinds of burn marks scattered throughout the field, but this time there are more of them. Nothing here suggests a fight though - no blood, no death, no weapons or such.}
DC 22 Perception check. Highlight to display spoiler: { You only notice one place where there are any prints. They are large, reptilian and suggest four feet, but they only appear on one area near these burn marks. You also see a few gold pieces scattered near these prints.}
For those looking at the burn marks, make an intelligence check (d20+INT bonus):
DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { there seems to be a pattern to the many burn marks.}
DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You realize that from your vantage point on the ground, it just looks like a bunch of marks, but from a higher vantage point looking down on the marks might reveal more.}
The villagers worriedly scan the skies as the Petals stop to investigate. Halvatar comes over and traces some of the burn marks with his foot. ”I … I wonder if this is how it killed… The boy’s words trail off and he remains silent.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=31 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+17=28 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 8:29:38 PM
Perception: 31, 22, 23 = pass, pass, pass Int Check: 16
Ayotnom says, "Hey look more burn marks, but no fight this time and there only a few prints and some gold coins. Wait a second, there appears to be a pattern to the burn marks and if I can just get a better vantage point maybe I can make out what it is."
Ayotnom casts fly on himself and takes to the air to get a better vantage point, (Perception: 28)
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=30 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 9:00:02 PM
Wil follows behind quietly. (Ooc: I rolled Perception:30 but can’t read the secrets on my phone. Will have to comment on my tomorrow post.)
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=26 ; d20+1=7 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 9:24:41 PM
(perception = 26; int = 7)
Kiwina notices the burn marks with the others. Whatever attacked must have come here afterwards, to judge by the coins. It doesn't make sense to him that a creature would use its weapons when it didn't need to fight. Obviously, he's missing something.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: d20+16=26 ; d20+1=14 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 11:51:14 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=26 pass, INT vs spoiler=14)
Tsak is also flumoxxed by the burn marks in the field. The WHY just got more interesting, and perplexing. He grins as Ayotnom calmly rises high into the sky. Guess its easier than climbing a tree. The ranger hopes the birds-eye view will reveal something. Seems like a lot more is going on than was obvious at first, and all in relative secret.
The ranger drops his gaze back down to ground level and does a full 360 degree check, aware that the party is ripe for an ambush whilst all gazing up at their friend.
He makes his way over to the boy Maybe, we just don't know. A least it would have been quick.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+18=30 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 1:39:09 AM "Hmm, there are also more four-footed reptile tracks where the burn marks originate. You’re right, something isn’t quite adding up.". He waits to see what the airborne scouts have to report.
Perception = 30
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|20/15/10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=32 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+6=22 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:18:01 AM
From his vantage point on Elmer, Mak viewed the scene calmly as he listened to the other petals. He too agreed that something wasn't right and he was starting to doubt his original supposition. "Fan out, let's see if we can spot any other tracks nearby. If this is a trick maybe those involved left something behind that isn't readily apparent."
Mak dismounted, grabbed his longbow and started ranging outward looking for tracks.
OOC: Perception +16, Roll 32 Int +2, Roll 12 Survival +6, Roll 22
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=21 ; d20+2=21 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 10:40:27 AM
Perception: 21, Int Check: 21 Wil helps search but he asks some of the villagers for some information on the buried box. "Is there a reason something would be buried in the ground at the farm? Any tales or rumors?" "I'm wondering if someone was looking for this box?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=19 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 1:00:09 PM
{Perception: 19}
Falco notices the marks but is finding this riddle just frustrating, his inability to really help the dead is weighing on him as he examines the site. Regardless he knows the Petals will eventually find the cause. _______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+13=19 ; d20+6=20 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 2:21:32 PM
Perception = 19 INT check = 20
Elyas looks at the burn marks as well, commenting that they look like the same energy marks as they saw at the farm. He is about to try to get a higher view of the marks when Ayotnom rises into the air
"what do you see from up there, my friend?"
He will just let Ayotnom look, and will only give a second attempt if the other Petal can't make anything out of it.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:16:40 PM
Ayotnom gets a good look from his new vantage. (OOC: checking in)
DM Mark - Froylot Thursday November 3rd, 2022 10:10:50 PM Ayotnom can see a pattern in the marks here. He casts a spell and flies into the air. Wil asks the villagers why a liontaur might bury a box? Kiwina wonders a creature would waste his energy attacks making these marks. Tsak wonders about these marks, but his ranger training kicks in and he scans the area for threats or perhaps an ambush. Rolth feels like something is not adding up. Mak dismounts and scouts the area on foot, looking for any additional tracks. Falco finds the riddles and clues to be frustrating. Elyas is confident that Ayotnom will figure these marks out.
The villagers respond to Wil. ”The box? I figured that’s just where he hid some money. You said it looked like he dug it up. If he was offering it to whatever killed him, I guess it didn’t work - the thing must’ve killed him and taken the money anyway.”
As Ayotnom rises intro the air the villagers gasp. Halvatar says, ”Whoa. They can fly?
From his high vantage point, Ayotnom can see something crudely scribed by these marks. It says, "GROVAS SON OF VURM”. Each letter is about 20 ft tall, and written in a different burn type. As he reads it, Ayotnom gets the feeling that this Grovas is showing off, and he wants to strike fear in others. There’s also an arrogance here, assuming any reading it could fly. From this high point, he scans the area, but doesn’t see anything else of note.
Mak’s scouting of the area does show some tracks (and scat) he would expect - some wild pigs and a couple of deer, but nothing more.
Eventually, you continue on your way and after a couple more hours you reach Frog Hollow. The villagers there watch you, wondering what you found though none are willing to interrupt your progress to see Magistrate Froylot. Falco and Wil, and perhaps others, will notice the usual injuries and maladies people have from folks that work hard for a living.
Froylot welcomes the Petals into his office. Boy, this guy's got a lot of books! Froylot asks for some wine, ale food brought to refresh the travellers. He thanks the three villagers who went with you, and as he does, he asks his secretary to take Haltavar. If asked what will happen to the boy, Froylot will answer,
”While you were out gathering information, we had a meeting to decide how to best help the lad. A young couple, who can’t seem to have children of their own, has volunteered to take Haltavar in, and raise him as their own. The village believes that this is a great opportunity for the couple, and it offers Haltavar something resembling normalcy, which hopefully over time will allow him to heal from the tragedy that has befallen him. I believe that this couple will show him an abundance of love, which the lad desperately needs right now.
He continues, ”Now, you’ve seen these places where our people were killed. What have you learned? Should we be prepared for more attacks and trouble? Can you stop this?”
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste Friday November 4th, 2022 9:03:16 AM
Elyas is glad that there has already been someone to step in and take care of Haltavar. the boy is going to need a lot of time and help to get over such a horrible ordeal.
in response to Froylot's questions, Elyas says "Yes, I do believe that we have to be prepared for more of the same. It appears that an intelligent and quite dangerous creature is doing this, and is trying to create fear. If that is true we have certainly not seen the last of it. The creature left its name in burn marks. Does the name Grovas son of Vurm mean anything to you?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 7/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 Friday November 4th, 2022 9:25:13 AM
Falco moves to Havatar when the idea of moving in with the childless couple is brought up. "That is a better situation then most would have. I hope it will be acceptable to you. Leave the monster to us and try and find a way to live."
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Friday November 4th, 2022 11:33:53 AM We also discovered a group of 6 dinosaurs in the area. They are larger than a horse and walk on two legs. Are they known to you or is their presence new to this locale?
Nailed it. Tsak sits back without saying more, he knows how tricky this diplomacy stuff can be.
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Friday November 4th, 2022 12:38:36 PM
The burying of the box and the showing off with the fire writing doesn't make sense to me. Are they possibly two different issues? Maybe it was just a robbery but why display your name out there so everyone can see? He wants to get caught, start a fight, or something. It really sounds like this is someone you all know," Wil says.
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Friday November 4th, 2022 1:14:57 PM
Kiwina thinks that if the allosaurs are not already known in the area, then their appearance is somehow connected to this son of Vurm. "If we knew what the son of Vurm is looking for, we might be able to draw him to us. As it is, we need a way to find him that doesn't rely on responding after his next attack." Sadly, someone that would waste so much power attacking farmers is likely unhinged. He seemed to be posturing for someone else who can fly -- could flying draw him in? If not, then Kiwina is back to the idea of folllowing the allosaurs' trail and seeing if they find some clue as to where they all came from.
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|20/15/10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) Friday November 4th, 2022 7:00:15 PM
Vurm certainly meant something to James, but for Mak he was clueless.
OOC: Think imma have to recuse myself on Vurm info. I actually DMed old Vurm.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+9=16 ; Friday November 4th, 2022 8:10:49 PM
Ayotnom says, "Do any of you know a Vurm? Apparently he has a son named Grovas and he wants everyone to know the association."
(Know[history]: 16
DM Mark - A Scream Outside! Saturday November 5th, 2022 2:57:19 AM Elyas tells Froylot the people should be prepared for more attacks. He says an intelligent and dangerous creautre is behind the attacks and is trying to create fear. He asks Froylot of the name Grovas son of Vurm means anything to him. Falco assures Halvatar that the Petals will deal with whatever killed his family. Tsak describes the six dinosaurs and asks if they are a new threat. Wil mentions a missing treasure box, and asks why such a creature would carve its name in the earth for all to see? Kiwina asks if there is a way to draw this creature out without having to wait until more die. He wonders if the dinosaurs are related to this creature. Mak remains quiet. Ayotnom asks if anyone knows this Vurm or his son. He wracks his brain, but the names don’t trigger anything for him.
Halvatar goes meekly along with two kindly liontaurs that introduce themselves to the boy. They begin gently asking him what sort of food he likes best and what he would like to see and if he likes pets or animals and ….
The villagers respond to Froylot as well with what they saw - the two partial bodies, the lack of any other liontaur bodies, and the dinosaurs feasting on the dead cattle. They also mention how brave and resourceful the Petals were, able to talk to the dinosaurs, their care for the dead, their ability to fly. They are quite impressed with the Petals.
With the mention of the dinosaurs, Froylot will say, ”Yes, yes, sounds like allosauruses. They are uncommon, but are a problem from time to time. They are dangerous but they tend to avoid our settlements. I imagine they may have smelled the dead cattle you mentioned. We need to make people aware of this.”
As the Petals mention the message, he will say, ”I’ve never heard of Grovas before, but the name Vurm is vaguely familiar. Allow me to make a query to the great library.
You watch Froylot write, in an elegant script,
Please send me all you know about the name Vurm.
Froylot
He puts the note in a contraption that kinda looks like a large mailbox. He closes the lid, and the device hums a moment, and then there’s a ding. Froylot indicates that the ding lets him know his note has been sent. At which time he opens the door to show that it is no longer there. A few moments later, the contraption humms again followed by the same ding. Froylot says, ”That was fast!” as he opens the contraption and pulls out a small book. On the cover is written, Vurm, the Many Colored
The old liontaur flips through the pages, reading at an alarmingly fast rate, and in a few minutes he puts the book down and says,
”If we are dealing with the son of this Vurm, and I fail to see how we could be speaking of another, we are dealing with the son of a dragon. The book doesn’t mention any offspring, but, apparently Vurm was, and I assume still is what is sometimes referred to as a rainbow dragon. Personally, I find ‘rainbow dragon’ to be a confusing and imprecise generality. New breed or mixed breed might be a better term. In fact, the sage Calsiras suggested several other names depending on … Oh. Sorry. I got a little off track there.
“We’ll call them rainbow dragons for now. In case you are unaware as to what a rainbow dragon is, which is likely, since they are extremely rare, I will do my best to enlighten you.
“A rainbow combines the abilities of at least two different dragon species. Apparently they can be any combination, though a blend of a chromatic and a metallic would be extremely rare, to the point of being very unlikely, especially since we are dealing with such a rare breed of dragon as is. As I said, rainbows share the abilities of all their species, which means vulnerabilities can in fact be immunities. For example, red dragons are normally immune to fire and vulnerable to cold, whereas a white dragon is immune to cold and vulnerable to fire. So a red and white rainbow would be immune to both cold and fire, and vulnerable to neither, and it would be able to switch back and forth between a cold and fire breath weapon. In appearance, their scales are usually a fairly even blend of all their dragon type colors, though sometimes the coloration appears to be random.
“Now according to this, Vurm was a Red, White, Blue, Black, and Green Rainbow, that terrorized the Sargrass Plains a while back. Apparently he was being driven mad by some force which was located there, and he decided to try to conquer the Wold, starting in the Sargrass Plains. Well, the gods intervened, and a group of adventures from the northern continent were somehow driven way off course when trying to return home from the Wold’s Cradle. This group who call the Tree of Parting home, and name themselves the Tree Wardens, defeated the old worm, and when Vurm begged for mercy, they gave it. Vurm swore he would never again harm another person, except in self defense, and would only hunt in the wilds, as that was the terms to the mercy being shown, and from all accounts, he has kept his word. Most likely out of fear of being hunted down by the Tree Wardens.
“Now I know not how this translates to this Grovas, Vurm’s Son, as the book mentions nothing of offspring, as I’ve said before, but one would assume, based on your findings, that he shares his father’s breath weapons but not his prohibition for killing people. So the question remains, how do you find this fiend?”
As the Petals are trying to decide what to do next, they hear several screams coming from outside. Running outside, they are just in time to see a screaming Haltavar being carried away by a dragon that shimmers in the afternoon sun. You are well aware that they are traveling way too fast for you to catch up, but you do notice that the dragon is flying towards the coast. Gaining altitude as it goes, you would guess it is headed out to sea.
A few liontaurs launch arrows at the beast, but it is too far away.
Perception DC 24: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see red, white, blue, green and black colors on this dragon.}
Intelligence Check DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: { You recall that you have a magical navigation instrument you refer to as “Garmin” that may help, if you can get back to Chessford and the Rose.}
The two adult liontaurs that were with Halvatar lie still, having been attacked and knocked aside. It’s not clear if they are alive or not.
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=36 ; d20+2=4 ; Saturday November 5th, 2022 1:34:54 PM
(perception = 36, int = 4)
"Red, white, blue, green, black. . . I don't think there's any doubt here." Kiwina tries to judge the size of the creature, using Haltavar for comparison. He's heard that what a dragon is capable of and how big it is somewhat go together.
He then moves to check on the couple who were attacked.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+16=36 ; d20+2=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Saturday November 5th, 2022 2:59:00 PM
Rolth goggles at the departing dragon, rendered temporarily and uncharacteristically speechless. He nods mutely in agreement when Kiwina describes the colors of the beast. He soon comes to his senses, and begins to take action. He first races to where the liontaurs fell and channels energy to try and help them. If they are conscious at that point, he will ask what the dragon said, if anything, as it attacked and carried away the lad. It seems quite unusual that it chose Haltavar out of all the available victims, almost as if it has a grudge or other special motivation.
Continuing the conversation with Froylot, Rolth will make further inquiries, "You are quite sage on this matter, Magistrate Froylot. Tell me, do you know whether any of the Tree Wardens were liontaurs? Or have any other connection to this area or these taurs? I wonder whether this Grovas is his son, sent for revenge or some similarly specific, nefarious purpose."
(Perception = 36, INT = 6, channel energy = 5hp of healing)
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Saturday November 5th, 2022 4:14:06 PM
“This is outrageous,” Wil says with uncharacteristic volume. “How dare it take an innocent boy. We need to follow it, now” The anger flashed. Wil took a breath. He took another. “I had my suspicions the boy was more involved then he revealed. We need to do something urgently.” His mood changing 100% in moments
Tsak turns to Froylot Is there anything else we need to know about Halvatar? He's either the unluckiest kid alive or there's more to him, somehow, than meets the eye.
To Mak I can't believe you were right about dragons. Next drink is on me.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+7=24 ; Sunday November 6th, 2022 11:42:00 AM
Since the magistrate does not know of Grovas, Rolth will also compare notes with his fellow Petals to see what we collectively might know about this son of Vurm.
(OOC: Unsure which one would apply, so Knowledge (Arcana/History/Local) = 25, Knowledge (Any Other) = 21; Rolth can make any such check untrained thanks to Bardic Knowledge and my totals reflect a correction for having applied the wrong bonus on the original roll.)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=36 ; d20+5=25 ; Sunday November 6th, 2022 8:47:06 PM
(Perception: 36) (Int: 25)
Ayotnom says, "Well now I've seen everything. Who ever heard of a rainbow dragon before? Though that certainly explained the multitude of elemental scorchmarks that we've seen. Anyway might we be able to return to the Rose and the Garmin device and perhaps use it to track this Grovas?"
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|0/-5/-10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) d20=17 ; 2d8+16=29 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 8:56:21 AM
Mak watched the dragon fly off. He took a stance and fired two arrows, side by side, at extreme range. He didn't think he scored a hit on the flying monster, but at least he tried. As the creature flew out of view towards the coast, Mak sighed and leaned on his bow. "I was starting to hope I was wrong. I've not much experience with dragons aside from the tales the bards sing. Hopefully this one is more interested in spreading a legacy of terror and will release Halvatar to further that end. I suspect though that dragons and maybe especially this one isn't going to be very predictable."
OOC: KS: Arcana is used with Dragons. Mak has no skill in that area, he just made a deduction based on size and prints. That I know almost everything about Vurm played no part in that.
Mak - Grovas, Roll 17; Damage 29 hp. For every range increment of 110' that the dragon is closer Mak's to hit increases by +2. This roll is at 10 range increments or 1,100 feet. He fired two cold iron arrows with manyshot.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 4d6=12 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 9:20:43 AM
Falco runs to the fallen liontaur and will immediately channel positive energy in an attempt to revive them. He would use breath of life on each but he knows {player assumes} it is too late for that.
Channel: 12}
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Monday November 7th, 2022 10:09:08 AM
"So how do we track where it goes? Can any one of us follow it? This changes the whole thing. why steal the boy? Does the box in the ground even matter?"
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|0/-5/-10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) Monday November 7th, 2022 11:48:54 AM "What motivation does the dragon have for taking the boy? What motivates this dragon at all? Can we check to make certain illusions aren't at work here? I mean as much as I'd like to have been right, some bad acting party might have taken advantage of my prediction and is using that against us."
Mak moved to where the dragon had taken Haltavar to check for dragon prints.
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+12=18 ; d20+6=14 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 12:24:09 PM
perception = 18 Fail.
Elyas is startled by the dragon and casts fly on himself, but quickly realizes it is futile to chase the thing down. A natural flier like that is much faster than even a magical flying wizard, not to mention what exactly Elyas would be able to do one on one vs such a thing.
It went to the coast. we will need the Rose to pursue most likely. It should be arriving here soon, right? we sent word to Ramsey to come around and meet us here.
DM Mark - A Scream Outside! Monday November 7th, 2022 8:04:44 PM Kiwina estimates the flying dragon to be huge in size. The centaur checks on the fallen villagers. Rolth snaps into after a moment of stunned silence. He joins Kiwina and channels healing energy. As the two battered liontaurs awake, he asks if the dragon said anything when he took the boy. Rolth queries his friends about what they may know about Vrum. Wil is angry to see the dragon took Halvatar, and he believes this confirms his suspicions that the boy lied about his involvement. Tsak asks Froylot if there is more to Halvatar than meets the eye. He acknowledges that Mak was right about a dragon being involved. Ayotnom suggests returning to The Rose to use their navigation device to go after this creature. Mak runs outside, takes a deep breath as he readies his bow and fires makes a full attack action to loose two cold iron arrows at the fleeing dragon. He’s unsure at that distance if he hit, but he thinks he did not - it’s about 800’ away by the time his arrows took flight. Falco also rushes to the liontaurs and is thankful to see they are only injured. He also channels energy. Elyas casts Fly on himself, but realizes he cannot match this creatures speed. He recalls that the Petals sent word to Ramsey to bring the ship around to this side of the island.
The Petals are relieved and a bit surprised to find that the couple that was with Halvatar are not dead. They are deeply distraught. ”Oh, hasn’t that boy been through enough? To suffer the loss of his family, only to end being eaten by that thing. It’s just too much!”
You will find the town is quite shaken by all this. Most run indoors, some sturdy few rush out with missile weapons. People keep their eyes fixed on the sky expecting some additional attack even as the dragon recedes in the distance.
The old Froylot comes out as well. ”This is deeply troubling. A dragon - that is a fearsome beast indeed. It is good that you Petals were here. Who knows what might have happened?”
“Could there be something special about the boy? Could he even be responsible in some way. Perish the thought. I am not aware of any such connection. Why would you think that So you know something about him that I don’t? What is it you suspect?” His tone is not confrontational. He seems to trust the Petals and is very interested in what they know.
As Ayotnom suggests pursuing the beast, he mentions a device aboard the ship. Froylot asks, ”What is this device? How can you track a dragon? Come back inside, I have some maps that may help. Let’s see what we can do.”
As you go in, Froylot says, ”You know, the likelihood the boy survived is slim to none. But regardless there is always hope. And certainly the beast poses a threat.”
Froylot will pull out some maps, looking for nearby islands or such that might harbor such a beast. [b]”Let’s see, let’s see, where could this creature flee to. It could be a ruse and it maybe up or down the coast. If it’s out to sea, there are a few places perhaps. Hard to know how far it intends to go. There are some places though that seem more likely.”
He points to a few islands, and though he has some charts you're not sure you can best translate these maps into coordinates. How do you proceed?
—-------------------------------------------------- Here is the description of Garmin:
Garmin: This is a brass device composed of gears and dials, and it topped with a directional arrow. The device detects as magic (Divination school.) To use the device, the user must first have correct navigational coordinates. Once those coordinates are entered into the device's dials, the device may be activated by the command phrase, "Garmin, show me the way," spoken in any language. This will cause the device to spring to life, and it will continuously point to the programmed location. It will not avoid obstacles, but the directional arrow will always adjust to pointing directly to the programmed destination. The user will know they have reached the intended destination when the arrow swings around indicating they have passed it.
Skills that may be used to determine the correct coordinates include Knowledge: Geography, Knowledge: History, Survival, Profession: Sailor. The check cannot be made using Take 10 or 20.
Navigation DCs: - Location is very familiar or can currently be seen - DC 5 - Location is commonly known - DC 10 - Location studied carefully or well documented (documents available) - DC 15 - Location has been seen casually - DC 25 - Location was viewed once - DC 30 - Location based on rumor or innuendo - DC 40
Check Bonuses: - 1-4 hours of study in a library or similar +10 - Consultation with a sage +10 - Consultation with sailors familiar with the area +10 - Use of maps of the area +15 - Use of masterwork tools +2 per applicable tool (sextant, compass, map measuring devices, etc.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Monday November 7th, 2022 8:47:58 PM "You know, now that I think about it, we found only adult remains in the two homesteads, and no signs of the children. I suppose that it is possible that they were all eaten in one pop, but the abduction of Haltavar makes me wonder whether the dragon is stealing the children for some other malign purpose. If so, then we have the chance to save them after all! Let us redouble our efforts to use the tools available to determine where the dragon is most likely to have gone, and then navigate there as best we can. As Elyas said, the Rose should arrive here soon, and we can study these charts and consult with the sage Magistrate in the meantime. We have these maps, a sage, sailors familiar with the area, I can sing an inspiring song, or one of the divine folks can gain us divine guidance. Are there any other documents in the village that we could study in addition to these fine maps and chart? And do any local sailors have fine navigating tools that we could borrow to aid in this quest?"
(OOC: Guidance and Inspire Confidence don't stack, as they are both competence bonuses. When the time comes, Rolth can automatically succeed on a check to Aid Another, but he almost certainly does not have the skill roll for those listed.)
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Monday November 7th, 2022 10:01:01 PM Kiwina has Knowledge: Geography at +9, Survival at +21, and Profession: Sailor at +17, plus a luckstone and a competence bonus. Is one skill able to aid another? I think between us the PCs can boost each other pretty well. If Froylot's maps are worth +15, then the question becomes which island to try first. =====
"If you think that the dragon may be going after children, and targeting farms with children, perhaps the children can be hidden somewhere safe. Are there any caves in the area, to narrow for a huge creature? Doesn't seem like that would make the parents any safer, though."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Monday November 7th, 2022 11:05:03 PM
Tsak thinks the child snatching theory is certainly possible, but its also important to keep an open mind this early in the game. He doesn't want to miss something vital because he's already made up his mind. The chest with the gold coins doesn't really fit into the child stealing picture, for example.
He spends as much time as possible poring over the various maps to understand the geography. Where's the nearest dock or bay, that's where we'll likely find Ramsay and The Rose?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:20:32 AM
(OOC: Ayotnom has +9 in history and geography + whatever the luckstone adds)
Ayotnom says, "Do you think the fact that Grovas may be child themselves may be taking children to be "friends" with perhaps?"
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|20/15/10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) d20+7=14 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+16=22 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 8:33:12 AM
Mak squinted in the distance as he tried to see if he'd hit the dragon or that the thing had changed course once out at sea.
"Didn't that thing on the ship stop working?" Mak asked when the subject arose while they were going over the maps of the region.
OOC: Aid Another Rolls KS: Geography +7, Roll 14 Survival +6, 7 PS: Sailor +5, 18
Perception +16, Roll 22
I don't see how we'd be able to check anything other than this as we've no idea where the dragon is and this thing points to locations, not things or creatures.
Location based on rumor or innuendo - DC 40 As a DM I've allowed synergies between skills when appropriate, but we don't have a table rule from Mark on that. PS: Sailor complementing KS: Geography at sea perhaps?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 11:47:49 AM "Dragons are no mindless beasts. Ayotnom's theory could be as correct as any, maybe the dragon is creating orphans to fill his idea of an orphanage or maybe he is taking hostages. There is only one way to find out."
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20=4 ; d20+3=21 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:38:57 PM
(Survival: 21) "I don't know that Germain... Garmmond.. Gamora thing is pretty cool. I don't have much skill in this but whatever I can do to help. I have some survival skills. I will check out the library or a local WLA chapter (+10). Anyone want to join?" "All I know is if this kid is going to survive we need to move fast. Is it 48 hours or less or is that some other thing? Serious question, do you think that dragon has an interest in eating the boy? I am thinking no, its a kidnapping.. just my opinion."
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+17=28 ; d20+14=24 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:51:43 PM
Elyas will spend some time studying the maps. "is there anyone in the village that is familiar with these islands that we could talk to to help pinpoint where the dragon is?
Elyas will study the maps and compare them to conversations with sailors who know the area to try to get an idea of where to start the search.
using maps of the area for a +15, plus a perception sailor (ignore the first roll, clicked the wrong bonus) roll = 24, plus the bonus for studying the maps = 39
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 6:56:52 PM
Since we seem to be making the effort now, Rolth will sing to inspire Elyas (+1), in addition to asking for help from local sailors (if they know more than Kiwina and Rolth do, both having sailed around the island in the past.) The Magistrate also seems to be a bit of a sage to be consulted as well.
DM Mark - "Didn't that thing on the ship stop working?" Tuesday November 8th, 2022 8:41:10 PM Rolth worries that this dragon may be collecting children. He thinks time may be of the essence. Kiwina suggests perhaps hiding the children in the area. Tsak ponders the dragon’s motivation. Ayotnom wonders if the dragon may himself be a child and is abducting children as possible friends. Mak’s eyes follow the fleeing dragon for a while, trying to note it’s course. He wonders if that navigational device stopped working. Falco adds that perhaps the beast collects children for some benign or nefarious purpose. Wil thinks that Godzilla device is great if it can lead the Petals to the children. He thinks if the dragon wanted to eat the boy, he would have done so. Elyas asks of anyone in the village might be familiar with the island the Petals seek.
To be sure, the navigational device, christened Garmin by the Petals, was a magic item created and used by Ardian, and he was able to use it unerringly. Without him, it is still magical and with the right navigational inputs it is still very useful as a directional aid as it always points toward its programmed target. Once properly set, it makes directional travel much easier.
The Petals work together to determine where to go. Froylot is indeed a sage. Regarding familiarity, he says that he fished these waters with his father as a child. He offers to accompany you on your ship if you think he can help. There is a library of sorts here, and while most things are written in Tauric there are several that can handle this.
Froylot will tell you that he can ask someone he knows that lives near the coast to accompany them. This gives you +10 for a sage, and +10 for a sailor familiar with the area. Froylot’s knowledge will put your DC at 35 (he was a child when he visited this island after all - if it even is the right place.) You have navigational instruments on your ship for another +4.
Froylot grabs a pack he seemed to have ready and asks for help bringing the strange sort of mailbox he used before. Just in case, he will say.
You feared you might move a bit slower with Froylot in tow, but the old taur is surprisingly spry. In about an hour, you make the coast. You see the Rose anchored off shore. Magistrate Froylot takes charge as you reach a small village, and the locals seem quick to obey his orders. Various fishing boats soon shuttle you to the Rose. Pay them if you wish, but none seem to wait for it. Froylot brings along a local fisherman named Drrougl - he’s a gruff sort, but seems to know these waters well. Strangely, these fishermen are not as worried about the mention of a dragon.
Certainly, there is plenty of equipment here if you need anything as you head out - mostly fishing related.
Now you are aboard, looking at your strange device. Froylot is quite taken with the device and asks how it works.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+10=23 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 9:04:26 PM
Rolth suggests that Kiwina be the one to activate the Garmin, given his very skilled background as our Captain. With added advantage of a sage, sailor, and instruments, he is sure to steer us right! It doesn't hurt to be sure, so he will suggest that one of the priests offer a guidance spell, why he himself will use his own skill to aid Captain Kiwina. Perhaps others could do the same. He will defer to Elyas or others to explain the Garmin, as they are more astute regarding matters arcane.
(Survival 23, success to aid Kiwina)
(OOC: Kiwina ought to be able to auto-succeed on the survival check, if I am understanding the DM post correctly.)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Tuesday November 8th, 2022 10:57:29 PM
While Rolth, Kiwina and Froylot huddle around the Garmin Tsak gathers Ramsay and the rest of the crew to bring them up to speed on whats going on. He doesn't shy away from the truth of a multi-colored dragon that has killed at least half a dozen people, but focusses on the fact that at least one and maybe more children have been captured and may still be alive. Tsak also finds out who was on watch at the approximate time the dragon flew off and questions them as to whether they saw anything of the beast from the crow's nest.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+10=11 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 12:45:23 AM
(11 vs DC 15) to aid another = fail
Ayotnom tries to use his knowledge of Geography to aid Rolth but fails.
As for the fishing related supplies Ayotnom inquires if there perhaps a ballista or crossbow capable of launching a spear with a rope attached on it available? Perhaps a weapon like that could be useful against the dragon
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|20/15/10/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,MS)**|1d8+8(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=28 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:07:26 AM
Mak supervised getting Elmer aboard the Rose and once the horse was in the hold he spent some time getting the beast of burden comfortable with food and water. Once the animal was taken care of Mak arrived on Deck to the fresh air as it blew across the bow.
"Do we have a course yet?" Mak asked as he patrolled the deck and prepared to climb the mast and into the crow's nest. Day shift was his and with his bow he'd get first shot at anything approaching them long before they were close enough to threaten the ship.
OOC: Perception +16, Roll 28
I'd like to remind everyone that Elyas check was 39, with one person helping him he easily made the DC 40 Check by himself.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:43:06 AM
Falco does what he can to get the ship ready to cast off, he can help with the setting as well as he feels he is becoming quite a sailor. _______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:49:10 AM
Since Elyas is almost finished with the contraption, Kiwina helps him (auto success on aid another).
Kiwina is more worried about the Rose being easily noticed and attacked by the dragon as they approach. He also wants to hear the answer to Tsak's question whether anyone saw the dragon fly over and which way it was headed.
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste Wednesday November 9th, 2022 1:21:16 PM
Elyas studied the Garmin as much as he was able to when it was used previously, and he puts that knowledge to the test here. Using the info from the maps, Froylot, the navigation tools, and aid from the other Petals, Elyas slowly and carefully uses the device to input some coordinates.
"Well, I imagine we'll find out real quick whether this worked or not. Either there will be a dragon's lair, or open water when we get there... Ready when you are Captain!
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Wednesday November 9th, 2022 4:07:50 PM
Wil's attempt and trying to be different is slowly or quickly slipping from him as he walks around the ship casually attempting to interest anyone in a game of Heads or Tails with a coin he holds in his pocket. His ability to contain the voices is still better but there are cracks and moments where he has errant conversations.
DM Mark - "Didn't that thing on the ship stop working?" d4=4 ; d20=20 ; d20=13 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:36:19 PM Rolth suggests that Kiwina be the one to activate Garmin. He does what he can to aid Kiwina. Tsak tells the crew of the Rose what’s going on and that they need to face down a dragon to save some children. Mak sees to getting his horse secured aboard the Rose. He asks what course will be set. Falco scurries about helping to get the ship ready. While the crew already has this in hand, Falco finds his sailing skill exceeds many of the crew and his suggestions and actions get an impressed look of approval from Ramsey. Kiwina gives input to Elyas, looking to the mage to handle the navigation instrument. Elyas Wil wanders the deck trying to interest anyone on a coin flipping contest. One sailor is interested, and when Wil wins the flip (50-50 chance and rolled a 4 for you) the sailor congratulates the cleric. Ayotnom asks if the fishing village has a some sort of ballista or crossbow that could be used to launch a spear with a rope attacked. In response to the Ayotnom’s question, the fishermen laugh. ”By Domi’s tail, what sorta things you think we go fishin for?” He does not see any such weapons about.
Froylot and Drrougl give their input, Rolth and Kiwina help, and Elyas uses the navigation instruments at hand tries to help set the device. It turns out that Elyas is actually a rather skilled sailor himself. Garmin whirrs to life as it did before and an arrow points out to sea.
Ramsey reports to Captain Kiwinna that the ship is ready to sail. At Kiwina’s direction, the sails are set. As the wind fills the sails, the ropes and the mast creek and the ship is soon underway. The ship courses through the water. The skies are a bit overcast so the salt breeze is bracing as you go. Mak climbs to the crows nest.
The crew keep nervously looking up, but Ramsey barks enough orders to keep them distracted. Sort of. They’re nervous. Froylot and Drrougl however look quite excited to be on the ship.
Soon, the sun is beginning to set as an island comes into sight. Mak calls this out to those on deck. Elyas notices that Garmin’s arrow remains trained on this island, and a slight tack to the right shows the arrow shift, confirming their destination.
The island is small yet densely forested. There is nothing spectacular about the island. In fact, it is the kind of island you can sail past everyday for a year, and still have no desire to investigate it, yet it is clear that is where Garmin is leading. There is a beach area between some larger rocks that might be a good landing point for a smaller boat, though you don’t see any ships or dwellings.
The crew is tense. It will be dark in about an hour or so. Ramsey begins lighting lanterns on the Rose.
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:16:05 PM "Do you want to land now, when it's going to be dark soon?" Kiwina himself is in favor of landing now. With lights lit, the Rose will be a beacon to anything on the island. Kiwina thinks the Petals should land and the Rose should head out to sea for an hour or two to minimize the likelihood of the dragon seeing them. Either that, or they should all go and return in the morning.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:27:13 PM "Hold on a minute there with the lanterns, Ramsey. We might want to avoid attracting the dragon's eye with lights in the dark. Let's discuss the plan before lighting them up. Mak had a good idea to use the folding boat to approach the island. That would help the Rose and her brave but precious crew stay safe while we go ashore. Some of us, myself included, can also swim to shore separately, to minimize the possibility of an ambush snaring us all. What other plans or preparations should we make, in case this leads to battle with the dragon? We know that it has elemental breath weapons of several sorts, and can fly. Do folks have spells prepared that can help deal with that? Not that we should necessarily go straight to fighting when talking might be of use, but probably best to plan ahead." Rolth is in favor of going now, given that the dragon has at least one taur child in its grasp.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Thursday November 10th, 2022 12:04:51 AM I think some quick but quiet reconaissance is in order. We don't want to imperil the Rose and her crew, and we also think the dragon may have hostages. At this stage we need to know a lot more about what we're dealing with before we talk, fight or anything in between.
Tsak isn't averse to swimming in if not everyone fits in the folding boat.
Maybe the first party ashore should be those that can see in the dark. I really don't want to tip our hand to a dragon on it's home turf.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday November 10th, 2022 12:53:58 AM
Ayotnom says, "While I am perceptive, I cannot see in the dark so I do not think I should be part of this advanced recon unit."
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3) Thursday November 10th, 2022 8:32:05 AM "I have a potion to help me see in the dark, but it's of limited duration." Mak added. "But if we delay in allowing the Rose and Crew to depart, the rising sun may be just as illuminating as a few lanterns in the dark. We should go ashore and let the Rose put some distance between it and this island. If we need them to return I believe Kiwina has a spell, or Elyas can teleport out to deliver the message. We also have Captain Kiwina's compass and the folding boat so we should be able to find the Rose where ever she may be anchored."
"My vote would be to go ashore now and set up a dark camp on the beach and then let some of our more stealthy members venture further inland. Perhaps with the aid of that marvelous flying spell Ayotnom used before. If only I had an invisibility potion that would aid our flying scout even more. Certainly our captives will need fire for warmth, so a high enough vantage point might give us the answer we need in finding the hostages without having to split up or expose ourselves to danger."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 Thursday November 10th, 2022 9:48:04 AM "I can help with scouting. I can see well enough at night and am rather sneaky. It still seems best if we all go ashore and those of that can scout then do so. No need to find ourselves too split apart."
"I can make two people protected from energy and two resistant though you will have to pick what type you want to to be prepared for and who. Each of these will last about a hour and a half so I can cast them once we have scouted and have a plan."
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Thursday November 10th, 2022 2:27:23 PM
"I agree we should approach in the darkness, but I will be honest with you I'm a little nervous to fight a dragon. I have not seen a dragon up close, let alone fight one. No idea where to start with strategy. Maybe some shields would help. I can try to add some shield spells, any idea on good ones I can set up in the morning?" "Additionally, my knees do not seem to agree with me and they do not want me to move forward. Maybe.. anyone have a drink?"
DM Mark - The Island Thursday November 10th, 2022 8:50:20 PM Kiwina asks if the Petals want to make for shore now as it is getting dark? Rolth advises Ramsey to hold off on the lights to make sure the Rose will be less of a target in the dark. He advises going ashore now and using the Folding Boat to keep the Rose and her crew and guests safe. Tsak advises a stealthy approach to gather information first, perhaps landing those that can see in the dark first. Ayotnom says he cannot see in the dark and should not be part of the initial group. Mak suggests that everyone go ashore now and set up camp, and let the Rose pull back to safety. Then those that can see in the dark can do some reconnaissance. Falco offers to scout, though he agrees that all should go ashore together. Wil is all for going now, and he asks what spells to prepare.
Ramsey is quick to douse any lanterns than have been lit. He keeps his voice low as he gives orders. Froylot and his friend wish the Petals well. Froylot thanks them for allowing him to come this far, and it has been some time since he’s been out to sea, let alone seeking adventure!
The Folding Boat is brought out, and there are two forms it can take - the Petals opt for the larger version that can hold up to 15 people and has oars to use. Soon, they are all aboard, and they make their way ashore in the early dark of the evening. In the waning twilight, they can just make out the beach well enough to reach the island. They fold up the boat.
As you look around, those that can see in the dark may notice the following: Perception DC 23:Highlight to display spoiler: {This area may have been a small enclave of some sort once, maybe fishermen. You limited evidence of where structures stood some time ago, long since weathered and rotted away.}
Close to the beach area, a dark, dense forest looms before you. Those that can see in the dark notice a path of sorts, but it is overgrown and you know unless you have the woodland stride or some such ability, travel speed will be cut in half due to the difficult terrain. The path is not much better than an animal trail, and it obviously doesn’t get much traffic.
The waves lap gently at the shore and the nearby rocks. A cool breeze blows off the island and you can smell the earthy forest. It’s otherwise very quiet, except for some bird calls and an occasional animal cry.
It’s kinda nice here. Except for the fact that there may be a homicidal dragon nearby.
Remember, the spells you currently have are those you would have prepared before your voyage, as you have not had time to recharge your spells since then.
Good spot to land, there used to be some fishermen here, though not recently. There were a few huts. I'll look for a well or other water source. Those who can see should fan out. We may be able to make a lean-to for short term shelter.
Tsak has a good look around for fresh water and also for any caves in the vicinity along the beach. He also ventures a couple of hundred feet up all the tracks to see where they lead.
(OOC Tsak has 'woodland stride' and 'favored terrain- forest' so he moves around pretty easily and doesn't leave any trace or tracks.)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday November 11th, 2022 1:39:53 AM
Ayotnom casts the Message spell twice so that he can communicate with all the petals via whisper from a distance.
He whispers to Rolth, "Is there any evidence of those elemental scorch marks we saw previously?"
Spells Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try 1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall 2nd: Extended Mage Armor - cast, Extended Shield, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image 3rd: Fly - cast, Haste, Heroism * - has bonded rapier meaning can recast one of the spells he previiously cast 1 x per day
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+18=20 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 7:46:08 AM
AS we approach and land on the island, Rolth looks for signs of habitation (e.g., smoke rising, startled flocks of birds) and prominent geographical features (e.g., hills, mountains, deep inlets) that might provide a lair for a dragon.
He tries to recall how large the dragon seems compared to the young taur it was carrying off, which might also suggest where we should look for it. (I think Kiwina looked in the moment, but don't recall an answer).
Rolth also tries to recall the size of the four kinds of scorch marks that we saw on two occasions, to give some idea of how wide our battle formation might need to be to avoid all getting caught in one blast.
Turning to Elyas, he asks, "My learned friend, what do you know of the abilities and weaknesses of dragons?"
Once on shore and the advance scouts have taken a look up the trails, Rolth suggests in a messaged whisper, "Let us fold up the boat, move a short distance into the cover of the vegetation, erase our tracks on the beach, and make a cold camp for the night. We will be much more effective when we can all see to move and fight safely."
Rolth will follow Ayotnom's whispered advice and look for more clues here in our immediate area, casting Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) first to boost his abilities.
Perception = 20 (low light vision)
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+16=34 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 9:09:45 AM
At Rolth's question, elyas pauses to think about what he knows about dragons. This particular dragon is fairly unique as a rainbow dragon, but perhaps Elyas has studied such an oddity before, or gotten more information from Froylot.
Knowledge Arcana = 34.
We should not spread out too far. No single one of us will stand much chance against an angry dragon...
Elyas then casts Darkvision on himself to help with the scouting efforts, but sticks within visual range of at least one other petal at all times. He is nervous but confident that he can jump out of trouble if needed.
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, darkvision, web, Glitterdust, See invisibility Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 1/2 Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V Level 6: 0/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor Darkvision (11 hours)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+15=18 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 10:28:11 AM
{perception: 18 - low light vision}
Falco can see well enough at night but doesn't notice much of intrest, he is distracted watching the sky for signs of the dragon approaching. he agrees that moving in and setting camp is the way to go, no need to give the dragon an advantage. He sends a message back. "Maybe it will fly off in the morning to cause further issue and we came spot where it came from."
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Dimensional Anchor 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+23=28 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 12:33:21 PM
While they are still in the boat approaching the water's edge, Kiwina asks the spirits for advice on what to do next. (Augury effect below -- Kiwina wants to know what will happen if they set out to explore in the dark, weal or woe. He is a 3rd level caster (73% chance of success).)
Hearing the advice of his friends, once they are ashore, Kiwina sets about covering their tracks. (survival = 28, or 31 if tracking bonuses help here)
Kiwina thinks about the spells he already has prepared. This dragon is unlikely to be hurt by many.
===== Augury effect: The spirit ranger forms a bond with the spirits of nature themselves. Each day, as long as he is within one of his favored terrains, the ranger can cast augury as a spell-like ability with a caster level equal to his ranger level. Typically, the augury-like ability (and later, divination-like) will work by Kiwina remembering dreams from the night before and figuring out what warnings the guardian spirits had given in those dreams. If the DM wants to throw in a warning from an animal instead, the results of the ability will still be like the spell. ===== Ranger: 1st -- Entangle, Speak with Animals (used) Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light 1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Produce Flame, Summon Nature's Ally I 2nd -- Fog Cloud, Flaming Sphere, Hold Animal, Resist Energy 3rd -- Call Lightning, Sleet Storm, Spike Growth Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=28 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 1:47:59 PM
Wil follows the others in the dark. "Are we trying some dark operation here? If not, I would prefer to cast Light?" he asks. "My eyesight is really good but I can't see well in the dark." He casts Light, if the others agree. He tries to follow from the back of the formation holding onto whatever he can to not get lost.
(Perception: 28) Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, Summon Monster III, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Holy smite, Summon Monster IV - D: Confusion
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Friday November 11th, 2022 3:17:32 PM "Wil, how about just sit tight in camp while others scout a short distance. We're not all moving forward, so it's probably best to save the light for if something bad happens here. No need to attract the eye of the dragon. We can all move out together at first light."
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3) d20+16=22 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 3:51:56 PM
The light or lack of was Mak's bane as he stood and looked at the shadowy images of the other petals mill about the area. In his off hand he clutched a potion of Darkvision so that it would be ready as needed. Otherwise he stood as close to a tree trunk as he could and still get a decent view of the twilight sky.
OOC: Perception +16, Roll 22 Readied Action, Drink potion of Darkvision.
DM Mark - "Are we trying some dark operation here?" d20=14 ; d20=19 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 8:02:00 PM Ayotnom casts Message on his friends to facilitate communication. Tsak notices the evidence of prior habitation in this area some time ago. He looks around for a freshwater supply nearby, and checks the trails here. Rolth looks at the island as the Petals approach in the waning twilight. He can tell the island rises quite a bit in the middle.. He would judge the dragon to have been huge in size, and he asks Elyas about dragons. He suggests a camp in the dark vegetation and a wait until morning. Elyas knows something about dragons in general, but not this one in particular. He casts Darkvision on himself. Falco agrees with moving out of the open, though he hopes he can Kiwina calls on his ancestral spirits asking what will happen if the Petals set out to explore in the dark. He get no response, suggesting either there is no good or bad effect to this or that the spell failed. (I rolled for that elsewhere.) Wil wants to light to aid him, but Rolth asks him not to as Tsak scouts ahead. Mak does not care much for the dark and does his best to not get hurt as he watches the darkened sky.
(A note about the Message spell. I don’t want to nerf this, however this cantrip does have some limitations. Recipients can only speak to Ayotnom in response to messages he whispers to them. There is a limit on the range, but it’s pretty big. And there is a duration limitation, so you will need a direct line of effect each time Ahyotnom recasts this spell. However, once cast, the message spell will work around barriers.)
There are still clouds in the dark sky, but a full moon provides a bit of light for those low-light vision to get around in the open without banging into stuff or tripping. Even humans do alright in this if they move slowly. The dark forest ahead is another matter - there is no light penetration in there. This is not an impediment for Tsak, as he can see in the dark.
Tsak He looks around for a freshwater supply nearby, but only sees the remnant of a small creek that mostly seeps through the sandy/rock soil here. He sees a few small game trails, but his trained eye notes a more substantial trail. Though now overgrown, he thinks this might have likely been a trail used by inhabitants here. His skills let him move with ease through the vegetation, but he knows others will need to hack/push their way through and will move at about half speed. He ventures about 100’ in before returning, and he can see this path continues on.
Elyas knows that dragons can see in the dark. They are tough, hard to hit, and can deal out a lot of damage. They have a breath weapon that usually deals some sort of energy damage, and typically have some resistance to that energy type and to magic. Many dragons are able to cast spells. Dragons tend to hoard treasure in their lair, and have very good senses within that lair. Some can assume humanoid form. They are smart, arrogant and greedy. They can also be kind, beneficent and protectors of what they see at the lesser races.
At Rolth’s suggestion, you move into the dense vegetation to find a place to sleep unseen. I assume you all have some sort of bedroll as you prepare to rest. I’ll assume a watch based on character posting order, so a short watch for each person.
Sleeping in this area is much less comfortable than on the open beach, and those that do not have darkvision will need help or some sort of light source as they make camp. Make a DC 10 Fortitude save to be able to sleep in here due to the bugs and branches you contend with. If you have the endurance feat, you can ignore this. If you fail this save, you are unable to recover/change spells and you will have the fatigued condition (though you would retain any uncast spells from the day before.) If you decide to move back to the open beach, you lost 4 hours of rest and will need to rest most of the morning to avoid fatigue and recover spells.
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3) d20+11=29 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 8:10:39 PM
Mak was a soldier and had to sleep in worse places. He just arranged his bedroll and tucked in to avoid the bugs. During his watch he kept the potion handy in case of trouble.
OOC: Fort +11, Roll 29
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+16=36 ; Saturday November 12th, 2022 10:33:49 AM
Rolth, despite his recent pretensions to civilization, is quite at home sleeping in the outdoors, and dozes off until his watch turn (Endurance feat). When on watch, he will keep alert for danger in all dimensions, including above.
(Perception = 36 while on watch)
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+9=13 ; Saturday November 12th, 2022 12:48:36 PM
Wil rolls out his own bedroll, falls asleep quickly as is rested for guard duty. He lays thinking about the dragon, anxiety laden. It flies, sees in the dark can blow fire, electric and other things. How are we going to defeat it? What? If it’s only working for someone? Maybe we will not have to fight it… but I’ve been told the shadows have been prepared to defend us. So there is that.” Wil sits up and the amulet around his neck glows in the darkness.
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=24 ; Saturday November 12th, 2022 7:35:05 PM
Kiwina has no trouble sleeping (endurance feat).
During his watch, he spends more time worrying about the spells he should take to fight this dragon than he should (perception = 24).
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+9=13 ; Saturday November 12th, 2022 9:09:20 PM
Wil rolls out his own bedroll, falls asleep quickly as is rested for guard duty. He lays thinking about the dragon, anxiety laden. It flies, sees in the dark can blow fire, electric and other things. How are we going to defeat it? What? If it’s only working for someone? Maybe we will not have to fight it… but I’ve been told the shadows have been prepared to defend us. So there is that.” Wil sits up and the amulet around his neck glows in the darkness.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+12=30 ; Sunday November 13th, 2022 7:22:45 PM
Fort Save: 30
Ayotnom being a minotaur trained to be both a fighter and a duelist is no stranger to hardship and has no trouble falling asleep in the grass. As for how he gets around camp in the dark, he knows the light cantrip and will use it sparingly so as not to give away their position. Also Ayotnom now has a name for his rapier. His rapier's name is Revlis Kciuq.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Sunday November 13th, 2022 10:54:44 PM
Tsak has a taste of the creek water to see if it's fit for consumption. It seems fine so he digs a small depression closeish to camp that he can use to refil canteens as required. Making his way thru the plant life wasn't too hard, but it has taken it out of him so he sleeps well (Endurance) and takes a later watch than normal. Whilst not in a hurry to face a dragon, Tsak is aware that this island was a bit of a guess and the dragon could be somewhere else entirely. He thinks they should keep moving in case they guessed wrong. The animal trail is the best track they have off the beach. Potentially he and Kiwina should follow it for a ways, they could do so quite a bit quicker than the party as a whole, and see where it leads them. Perhaps the rest could make their way along the beach to see what's what? He reports his findings and thoughts to the Petals the next morning over a cold breakfast of cured meat and oat biscuits. Tsak is quite impressed with Ayotmon's ability to come up with difficult words. He can't quite get his tongue around the rapier's name and decides he's going to call it 'radar' for short.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+10=25 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 9:30:08 AM
{Fort: 25}
Falco, given his size and light weight., has little trouble finding a small spot in which to sleep fairly well. He reminds the group that before they drink any water they collect they should let him purify it for them.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+7=12 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 2:17:05 PM
Elyas finds a spot to rest and goes to sleep without trouble. It has been a long day and he needs his sleep to recover spells.
Fort = 12
DM Mark - Halt. Who Goes There? d20=3 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 8:08:35 PM Ayotnom uses a Light spell sparingly, cautious in where and how he displays it so as not to draw attention in the dark. Tsak digs into the shallow creekbed to get enough water for the party to use. Falco will cast Purify Food and Drink to make sure this water is safe to drink. Everyone else beds down in the dense vegetation. The Petals prove adept at sleeping in an uncomfortable environment.
As you wake, the day dawns bright, clear and brisk. Nothing bothered you during the night. Spellcasters memorize and pray for spells. There is a trail leading from your beach area into the interior of the island, rising a bit as it goes. You can tell this was once a broad path, but has become overgrown over the last several years, and is now little more than a game trail. There are occasional side game trails, but these would be more difficult to follow.
Tsak has little trouble navigating this trail, moving with ease through the vegetation. The going is rough for anyone without the Woodland Stride ability, so for others, the area is difficult terrain, and you will travel pushing and hacking your way through.
After about an hour of hacking your way through the brush, you come across a clearing. About 60’ away is a big cave-like hole leading into a rocky outcropping. A couple of hunched figures are near this, sitting at a barrel top, playing some game of dice. They are drinking from tankards, and there is a small cask nearby.
As you emerge from the vegetation, they notice you. They are winged, bipedal creatures with scaly skin, reminiscent of kobolds in shape, but medium sized.
One wipes his mouth with the back of his arm as he barks at you in common, ”HEY! Hey, who are you? What’s your business here? We weren’t told you were coming.”
They assume an intimidating posture, but do not attack.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=27 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=26 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 8:23:58 PM
Ayotnom, knowing that they may be in for a pitched elemental battle prepares resist energy and extended resist energy.
When they reach the medium scaly beings he remains quiet as he isn't the most diplomatic of the petals.
Though he observes the creatures and thinks on what he may know of them or the area.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 d20+19=33 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 8:56:08 PM
Rolth will stand forth calmly and confidently, but unthreateningly, "I'm quite sorry for the miscommunication, I assure you that I am equally discomfited by the lack of proper notification of our arrival. We have brought new insights for the boss, related to his endeavors on the nearby islands. I am quite sure it will be of great impact for him, and no doubt you will receive your just rewards if you conduct us to his presence straight away." He jingles his secondary purse and waggles his eye manes suggestively.
Tsak spreads a little but stays in the front line, trying to get close enough to move and strike in one go and looking like he owns the island. He gives the pair a mean stare (intimidation) with one hand on his sword but stays quiet, content to let Rolth do the talking.
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 Tuesday November 15th, 2022 9:41:59 AM
Falco keeps to the back as they emerge into the clearing, trying to keep his small self mostly hidden behind his larger companions.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+5=10 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 9:46:37 AM "Gaming and drinking?" Kiwina takes in the scene, "I don't think the miscommunication was our fault."
(bluff to aid Rolth: 10)
===== Ranger: 1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light 1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I 2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3) Tuesday November 15th, 2022 12:26:35 PM
Mak spent the journey here ducking, ofttimes unsuccessfully, branches snapping back behind Tsak stumbling over roots hidden beneath the leaves, and stepping over small bushes, briars, and sticks. He as concentrating on keeping up and naturally bumped into the larger man when he stopped.
Though he was hardly as large as Tsak his place standing behind the large man was barely visible to the two guards they discovered. Still, he held his bow loosely and prepared for the worst as he kept his mouth shut and listened.
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+16=20 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 2:27:51 PM
Elyas prepares his spells, hoping that he is prepared for a dragon fight.
Once the group finds the winged creatures, elya shangs back and watches the creatures, waiting to see their response to the bluff. He tries to think what these beings might be, but comes up short Know Arcana = 20
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6
DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+21=38 ; d20+19=29 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 8:45:29 PM Ayotnom looks at these guys. Highlight to display spoiler: {He’s pretty sure these are creatures called wyvarans. They are kind of a kobold-dragon hybrid. He’d guess they have darkvision and can fly. Looks like they could attack with that tail as well. They tend to be territorial and loyal.} Rolth tries to bluff them, telling them he’s here to see “the boss”, and suggesting there may be payment involved. Wil and Kiwina chime in on the ruse to assist Rolth. Tsak moves up 30’ to be close enough to try to intimidate one of these creatures. Falco tries to remain hidden behind the others. Mak stands behind Tsak and draws his bow. Elyas also tries to stand back a bit. He looks at the creatures. Highlight to display spoiler: {He’s heard of these creatures before. They’re called wyvarans. They are kind like a kobold, but bigger with wings.}
The creatures regard Rolth. One replies, "Yer here to see the boss, eh. Tell me, which boss is that? Who are you here to see and who sent you? We’d a’ been told if we were to let anyone through to see them. Why don't hyou throw down them weapons right there - we'll keep 'em safe for you.” They don’t reach for their weapons just yet though. Or maybe they just don’t want to spill their beer, which they seem to like more than you. Or maybe they’re proficient with tankards. They also each have couple axes and a flail.
Then Tsak steps forward, trying to cow one of them. (Intimidation is good against a single opponent.) One of them takes a step back, finding Tsak a bit intimidating. For a moment. The other says, ”Hey, watch your attitude there orc boy or we’ll shut you down.” Then they both try to intimidate Tsak. (One rolls a 38 against Tsak, and the intimidated one rolls less which doesn’t matter since these don’t stack. DC against Tsak would be 10+11+1, so Tsak will be shaken for 4 rounds.)
So right now, Tsak is 30’ away from them. Ayotnom, Rolth, and Wil are 60’ away. Falco, Mak and Elyas are 65’ away.
I guess I better work up a map, just in case.
14 3
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 20; Touch 18; Flat 19 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday November 15th, 2022 8:59:09 PM
Ayotnom says, "My good Wyvarans, does the fearsome name of Grovas son of Vurm mean nothing to you?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (103/103 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 27 Tuesday November 15th, 2022 9:20:22 PM
Rolth casually moves 20 feet closer as he continues the conversation, "Grovas is the boss, of course. You'd have to be daft to suggest otherwise, and I promise not to tell him that you questioned that fact. But hey, let's talk about more important stuff, such as, "what's your favorite beer?" so we can bring a keg of it with us next time we return to report in to the boss. Looks like you have thirsty work guarding the lair and all!"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 92/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: shaken 4 Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:04:27 PM
The two creatures don't wilt as Tsak expected they would. In fact they appear quite resolute. More than just kobolds then. Tsak's move has left him feeling a little exposed, and a churning in his stomach lets him know his body and brain are on the same page. He takes a deep breath as he feels sweat run down his face, back and arms. The hand on his sword hilt is now slick with sweat. He doesn't step back, but decides its best to let the others do the talking.
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/86- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=17 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 8:46:34 AM
"How about we buy you a round at the nearest tavern? You both work really hard, I'm sure it's not appreciated enough. We just want to make our meeting with the boss... we don't want to be late." (Perception: 17) Wil searches for something to observe or use to help or possibly overwhelm the guards quickly and quietly. He also attempts to take a flanking position and hopes the others catch onto his plan.
Mak(JamesM)87/87 HP|AC:26/17T/20FF|CMD 31|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|21/16/11/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,MS)**|1d8+9(MS)(20)x3) Wednesday November 16th, 2022 9:45:06 AM
Mak placed a hand on Tsak's shoulder. "Steady old man. They are just thugs." he finished as he stepped around the ranger and stood in front of him. He was still a ways back, but he was confident he'd be able to keep them off Tsak long enough for them to die.
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday November 16th, 2022 10:53:27 AM
Kiwina maintains his position.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 Wednesday November 16th, 2022 11:34:05 AM
Still hanging back some Falco fasts Sheild of Faith on himself.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste Wednesday November 16th, 2022 3:07:25 PM
Elyas thinks these things are a creature very similar to kobolds but with wings. might mean they are not very tough one-on-one, but in groups they can be cunning and dangerous.
When they ask questions, elyas prepares to cast a spell, but Rolth has a quick tongue and might get them out of this
DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+26=44 ; d20+22=41 ; d8+10=13 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d20+22=33 ; d8+10=15 ; d8+10=12 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d4+1=4 Wednesday November 16th, 2022 4:52:31 PM Ayotnom asks if the name Grovas son of Vurm means nothing to them? Rolth moves up near Tsak. He answers that Grovas is the boss, and he offers to bring beer next time. Tsak knows one of these creatures is as shaken as he is for now. Still, Tsak stands his ground out in front of everyone else. (I have assumed that Esmerelda was left on the ship.) Wil also sympathizes with these guards offering to buy beer. He moves up a bit, though there’s nothing to flank just yet. Mak encourages Tsak to hold steady. He moves up to stand and shield Mak from any attacks. Falco can see where this is headed. He casts Shield of Faith on himself. Kiwina holds his ground. Elyas hopes he can rely on Rolth’s quick tongue, but he’s ready for a fight if needed.
The two Wyveran regard the Petals, though one of them is a bit shaken still.
One smiles as he says, ”Grovas? Yes, we know of Grovas. So he is the one you seek. But you won’t drop your weapons like I ordered. How about we take you to Grovas then - I think we’ll get rewarded no matter what condition you’re in. Puny humans. Grovas likes human a lot.”
Then throw their tankards aside and shout as they attack!
They fly to either side of Mak and land. One attacks Mak while the shaken one attacks Tsak.
Mak is hit for 13 damage. There is a flash of disruptive energy with the attack and Mak takes an additional 10 damage, while the Wyvaran takes 4.
The hit on Tsak from the shaken Wyvaran is a confirmed crit! He takes 27 points from the crit. There is a flash of disruptive energy with the attack and Tsak takes an additional 6 damage, while the shaken Wyvaran takes 3. Tsak needs to make a DC 23 Fortitude save or be Staggered for 4 rounds (limited to a single move action or standard action each round.)
Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening. I noted relative positions in the last post.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 11; CMD: 25 d20+15=33 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=11 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=6 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 7:49:51 PM
Rolth grimaces when the louts cast aside their tankards. "That's beer abuse, is what that is! And if you think I look like a human, you must be seriously in your cups, you puny kobold babies," he sneers. Angry over the waste of beer, he takes a five foot step forward to attack the nearest Wyvaran.
(Full attack, raging)
+1 Morning star to hit +15 = 33, damage 1d8+10 = 13 +1 Morning star iterative to hit +10 = 12, damage 1d8+10 = 11 (magic) Paw 1 to hit +12 = 13, damage 1d4+3 = 3 B,S (magic) Paw 2 to hit +12 = 28, damage 1d4+3 = 5 B,S (magic) Bite to hit +12 = 32 (crit threat - 17 to confirm, damage 1d4+3 = 6 or doubled if crit B,P,S
Effect Tracking: Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 1/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Light 0/1 used True Strike 0/1 used Detect Poison 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 0/1 used Magic Missile 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 1/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 0/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 24; Touch 18; Flat 23 CMD 27(29 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday November 16th, 2022 8:24:45 PM
Ayotnom casts extended mage armor since it appears to be on. He also advances 15 feet forward.
Spells Cast:
Extended Mage Armor: +4 AC - 12 hours
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=17 ; d10+5=7 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 10:39:49 PM
Kiwina moves up to attack as his rod transforms into a greatclub. This leaves him time for a single attack.
Hits AC 17 for 7 damage
===== Ranger: 1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light 1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I 2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell
(OOC forgot to do -2 on 'to hit' due to shaken so I've dropped the attacks down 2 from the dice I rolled)
Tsak draws his sword (as a free action 'quick draw') and attacks the flying lizard that attacked him. The thing is strong and it's blows would have felled a younger less experienced Tsak, but he stays on his feet and gives something back.
Mak(JamesM)(66/87)|AC:39-AO/31/22T/20FF|CMD 36| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|16/-/-/-/-|(WN,FD,Fk,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2)) d20+16=33 ; d6+11=13 ; d20+16=32 Thursday November 17th, 2022 8:16:00 AM
The attack came fast and Mak despite his fleetness and agility couldn't avoid the attack. Fortunately his new armor resisted some of that brutal attack but with an opponent on either side of him he was exposed. Mak moved around behind the Wyvaran to his left as he drew his rapier and turned back to strike at the winged creature. Using Tsak's position to his advantage Mak lunged with the sword.
Applied Mak's DR1 to both attacks, so he only took 21 HP. Drawing his sword as a free action during his move. His AC while moving is 39 due to mobility.
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon: used D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 d20+14=16 ; d6+1=4 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 12:14:30 PM "Well that went as well as we could expect."
Falco speaks as he moves, knocking an arrow.
"I guess the dragon is not starting an orphanage."
His arrow fires but it is a bad shot. {Hit: 16 Dam: 4}
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste Thursday November 17th, 2022 12:49:09 PM Yeah that figures... elyas comments as the creatures attack. it was worth a try but Elyas dind't think much would come of it.
As the creatures move up, elyas walks to the middle of the Petals and casts Haste on everyone [ooc: you all know the drill by now! +1 to hit, +1 AC, extra attack, extra movement!]
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (11 hours)
On Allies Haste (11 rounds)
DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+24=32 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+14=23 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=18 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d4=3 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+10=18 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=18 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=11 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+22=41 ; d4=2 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 8:11:28 PM Rolth is so offended by the Wyvarans’ casual use of their beer, he attacks. He hits for 13, 5, and 6 damage. Ayotnom casts a spell and moves up. Kiwina steps up to swing but misses. Tsak attacks once, but misses. (His shaken condition allows only a single move or attack action and I think he is still shaken this round and the next? He started at 4 rounds of being shaken.) Mak moves and attacks the shaken Wyvaran. He scores a critical hit on the thing for 26 damage. (His armor only protects against attack, not the magical energy damage.) Wil moves up and heals Tsak for 27 points. Falco decides this is not a very good orphanage. He fires an arrow, but it misses. Elyas moves up and casts Haste on his friends.
The two Wyvarans move 5 feet to flank Tsak.
Wyvaran 1 attacks Tsak. He hits 3 times with his vicious flail for 13, 13, and 18. With each attack, there is a flash of energy that causes additional damage of 6, 6, and 6. This damages the Wyvaran too for 5, 1, and 6. Finally, he makes a shield bash against Tsak for 10 more damage.
The shaken Wyvaran snarls ”Healer” as he attacks Wil. He hits 3 times with his vicious flail for 18, 11, and 18. With each attack, there is a flash of energy that causes additional damage of 4, 9, and 11. This damages the Wyvaran too for 6, 2, and 1. Finally, he makes a shield bash against Wil for 9 more damage.
Wyvaran 1 - AC 27 - Dam 4+13+5+6+5+1+6 Wyvaran 2 - AC 27 - Shaken 1 round left, Dam 3+26+6+2+1
Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening. I noted relative positions in the last post.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (124/124 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 27 d20+15=32 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+19=25 ; d8+19=24 ; d4+6=10 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 9:05:10 PM
From his flanking position, Roth continues to full attack. (Flank, rage, haste, power attack.)
+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +15 = , damage 1d8+19 = 25 +1 Morning star to hit +15 = , damage 1d8+19 = 24 +1 Morning star iterative to hit +10 = , damage 1d8+19 = miss (magic) Paw 1 to hit +12 = , damage 1d4+6 = 10 B,S (magic) Paw 2 to hit +12 = , damage 1d4+6 = miss B,S (magic) Bite to hit +12 = , damage 1d4+6 = miss B,P,S
Total damage = 59hp
Effect Tracking: Haste Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 2/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Light 0/1 used True Strike 0/1 used Detect Poison 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 0/1 used Magic Missile 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 1/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 0/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday November 17th, 2022 9:31:57 PM
Ayotnom casts the shield spell and moves up a little bit more.
Spells In Effect:
Extended Mage Armor: +4 AC - 12 hours Shield: +4 shield to AC; blocks magic missile - 6 min Haste: +1 to attack, AC, extra attack + 30 foot move speed
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 8/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: shaken 2 d20+15=18 ; 2d4+3=8 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:44:21 PM
(OOC yes he is still shaken, I'm counting it down on his status. Sorry i missed the bit about single action)
(Attack1=18, Dmg8)
Well that's just dandy, Tsak won't be on his feet for much longer. Before he even has time to thank Wil for a heal the winged lizard lays into the ranger and just about flattens him. Tsak makes a feeble attempt at hitting back. He aims for the jugular, but he's off balance and his feet wont work. Definitely not kobolds...
Wilford Grimly (HP:15/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) Friday November 18th, 2022 8:33:47 AM
"You're not supposed to do that, I'm just a healer. I am not a threat," Wil says angry and hurt. "Wardd has a plan for you, for sure." He adds. Wil casts Protection from Energy on Tsak and takes a 20ft step away from the fight. (AC: 27 - per my sheet(wasn't updated) +4 Mobility)
"Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon D: Touch of Idiocy (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon MonsterIII(Lantern Archon), Searing Light, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability - D: Confusion
Channel 4d6 "
Mak(JamesM)(65/87)|AC:40-AO/32/23T/20FF|CMD 37| Rapier +1-Agile,Keen|17/12/7/-/17(H)|(FA,WN,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF,WS, AD)**|1d6+11(15)x2)) d20+17=22 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+17=31 ; d6+11=15 ; d6+11=16 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 8:40:22 AM
Mak took a five foot step forward and with his bow held behind him in his offhand and his rapier in his right he slashed and stabbed at the Wyveran attacking Tsak. The creature was tough and quick so Mak's strikes didn't all land as intended in spite of Elyas' magical aid.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 71/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 4d8+11=32 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 9:33:47 AM
Falco see the amount of damage taken by Tsak and casts a powerful healing spell before moving to touch Tsak.
{Cure Critical Wounds: 32}
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - Cure Moderate (D) / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin
Kiwina (Steve M) 121/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+14=33 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ; d10+5=15 ; d10+5=7 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 11:02:47 AM
Kiwina attempts a full round of attacks.
Greatclub -- AC 32* for 15 damage Greatclub (iterative) -- miss (AC 26) Greatclub (haste) -- AC 32* for 7 damage Hoof -- miss (AC 13) Hoof -- miss (AC 13)
===== Effects: Haste from Elyas * Mistakenly included +1 for bardic inspiration in the attack rolls but not the damage rolls ----- Ranger: 1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light 1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I 2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste d20+10=14 ; d20+10=21 ; 4d6+1=15 ; 4d6+1=20 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 8:33:12 PM
Elyas sees the creatures attacking and tries flinging fire at them. He is unsure what kind of energy resitance they might have, but this might be a good test
[scorching ray, one bolt at each] vs #1: 14 vs touch AC for 15 fire damage vs #2: 21 vs touch AC for 20 fire damage
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (11 hours)
On Allies Haste (10 rounds)
DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+22=37 ; d8+10=14 ; 2d6=8 ; d6=1 ; d20+26=43 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+16=25 ; d8+10=12 ; d8+10=17 ; d8+10=13 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=12 ; 2d6=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d20+24=35 ; d4=2 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+12=19 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=16 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d20+22=32 ; d4=1 ; d20+26=29 ; d20+26=45 ; d8+10=16 ; d8+10=16 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Saturday November 19th, 2022 12:15:12 AM Rolth continues his attack, hitting the Wyvaran before him for 25, 25, and 10 damage. Ayotnom casts a spell and moves up. Tsak strikes back, but his blow goes wide and he misses. Wil attempts to cast a spell on Tsak, which provokes an attack from the shaken Wyvaran. He hits for 14 damage, and there is a flash of energy that causes Wil an additional 8 damage, and Wil falls to the ground. This damages the Wyvaran too for 1 point. Since Wil was damaged while trying to cast he was damaged while casting his spell Wil must make a DC 35 concentration check or the spell is lost. Will is dying at -7 hp and must make a DC 10 CON check or lose another point. Mak takes a 5’ step and attacks the shaken Wyvaran, and hits twice for 31 damage. Falco casts a spell and moves up to heal Tsak for 32 points of damage. Kiwina lashes out at the Wyvaran near him, hitting twice for 22 damage. Elyas fires off a couple of Scorching Rays, one at each of the Wyvarans. This seems to damage them.
Wyvaran 1 attacks Tsak. He hits Tsak with his first two hits for 12 and 17. With each attack, there is a flash of energy that causes additional damage of 8 and 12. This damages the Wyvaran too for 5 and 5. Tsak falls to the ground at -2 hp. Tsak is dying at -2 hp and must make a DC 10 CON check or lose another point.
Wyvaran 1 makes next final attack against Rolth, hitting for 13 damage and a flash of 2 energy damage. Then the Wyvaran winces as he takes 5 more points from the flash. Finally, he makes a shield bash against Rolth for 9 more damage.
Unfortunately for the Wyvaran, this damage kills him. The Wyvarans might conclude that vicious weapons seem pretty great until you use them.
The Wyvaran 2 snarls, ”Another healer. I’ll kill you too.” as he attacks Falco. He hits AC 25, 23, and 19 for 13, 13, and 16 damage. With each attack, there is a flash of disruptive energy that causes additional damage of 6, 7, and 6 to Falco. This damages the Wyvaran too for 3, 5, and 4. Finally, he makes a shield bash (AC 32) against Falco for 8 more damage.
Then, with a shriek, two more Wyvarans charge out of the cave flying and smash into Kiwina! Both attacks hit the centaur for 16 and 16 damage, and cause a disruptive energy flash for 8 and 5. This also damages the Wyvarans for 4 damage each.
Wyvaran 1 - AC 27 - Dam 40+25+25+10+22+15+5+5+5 - Dead Wyvaran 2 - AC 27 - Dam 38+1+31+15+3+5+4 Wyvaran 3 - AC 25 - Dam 4 Wyvaran 4 - AC 25 - Dam 4
Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening.
Wilford Grimly (HP:15/86- AC: 27; Touch: 14; Flat: 23; CMD: 21) d20+11=14 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+2=19 ; Saturday November 19th, 2022 8:53:19 AM
(Concentration: fail) (Attempt at Evasion: Reflex: 15) (Con check: 19) Wil realizes his mistake to late, tries to avoid the blows but falls to the ground in a smoking mass.
Mak(JamesM)(65/87)|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|+1 CLB:Arrows-20|19/-/-/-(RS)/-|(WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,H)**|1d8+15(20)x3)) d20+19=21 ; Saturday November 19th, 2022 10:50:40 AM
Mak took a five foot step back, sheathed his rapier and brought up his bow. With a quick shot at one of the wyverans he loosed an arrow. The arrow went wide, but Mak would be ready next time.
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste 11d6=33 ; Saturday November 19th, 2022 6:06:58 PM
Elyas is surprised at the ferocity of these creatures. seeing them down one of the Petals shows that these are not trivial beasts. Elyas pulls out a bigger spell this time, and lightning falls from the sky. it hits the central creature, than secondary bolts fall on both of the others!
[chain lightning. the central is the primary which means a DC 24 reflex save for half. the other two have DC 22 saves to make. the full damage is 33 electric damage.]
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (11 hours)
On Allies Haste (9 rounds)
Kiwina (Steve M) 76/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=24 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=19 ; d10+5=7 ; Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:08:56 PM
Kiwina takes a 5' step away from W4 and focuses his attacks on W3.
Greatclub - AC 24 Greatclub iterattive - AC 25 for 7 damage Greatclub haste - AC 24 Hoof - AC 21 Hoof - AC 19
===== Effects: Haste from Elyas ----- Ranger: 1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light 1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I 2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 8/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: shaken 1, disabled d8+5=10 ; d20+2=17 ; Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:09:05 PM
(clw=10, CON check=17) (OOC Orc Ferocity to make a standard action and cast clw on himself, if that works then he's on 2hp and disabled but still able to take a move or standard action each turn. If I've misinterpreted that then his CON check is 17 and I'll change his HP back and he unconscious and dying :))
Tsak feels Falco's magic course thru him but the scaly boys are dealing it out faster than it can be healed. The half-orc calls on all his resources to cast cure light wounds on himself as he falls to the ground under the onslought of blows.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (100/124 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 8; CMD: 23 d20+18=37 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=30 ; d8+10=16 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+7=10 ; d4+7=11 ; Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:17:29 PM
Rolth watches in satisfaction as his first foe falls, and dismay as two of the Petals follow suit. Seeing that our left flank is endangered to makes a lunging charge to stand over the fallen Tsak and strike at the second Wyvaran. (Lunge, rage, haste, liontaur charge)
+1 Morning star to hit (haste) +18 = 37, damage 1d8+10 = 16 +1 Morning star to hit +18 = 25, damage 1d8+10 = miss +1 Morning star iterative to hit +13 = 32, damage 1d8+10 = 13 (magic) Paw 1 to hit +15 = 23, damage 1d4+3 = miss B,S (magic) Paw 2 to hit +15 = 16, damage 1d4+3 = miss B,S (magic) Bite to hit +15 = 20, damage 1d4+3 = miss B,P,S (magic) Rake 1 to hit +15 = 31, damage 1d4+7 = 10 B,S (magic) Rake 2 to hit +15 = 30, damage 1d4+7 = 11 B,S
Total damage vs W2 = 50hp
Effect Tracking: Haste Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 3/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Light 0/1 used True Strike 0/1 used Detect Poison 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 0/1 used Magic Missile 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 1/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 0/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 82/82 | AC : 27; Touch 17; Flat 25 CMD 26(28 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=27 ; d8+4=6 ; Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:22:42 PM
Ayotnom charges Wyvaran 4 (27 vs AC) hit for 6 magical damage
Extended Mage Armor: +4 AC - 12 hours Shield: +4 shield to AC; blocks magic missile - 6 min Haste: +1 to attack, AC, extra attack + 30 foot move speed Charge: +2 to hit / -2 to AC for 1 round
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 25/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 2d8+11=23 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 12:24:11 PM
Falco stumbles back. "A little help here!" He manages to croak before healing himself. {CMod: 23}
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (3/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin
DM Mark - We're Here To See The Boss. d20+9=29 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+22=40 ; d8+10=13 ; 2d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d4+7=9 ; d20+24=30 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+22=23 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=11 ; 2d6=3 ; 2d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d4+7=9 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 3:27:17 PM Wil is unconscious, but has stabilized and is no longer dying. Mak sheathes his rapier and then draws his bow as he moves back. He fires at one of the Wyvarans but misses. (In the future, drawing a weapon and sheathing a weapon are both separate move actions, and only drawing a weapon can be done in conjunction with an actual move.) Elyas has had enough and casts Chain Lightning on all three, and all three jerk a bit as electricity arcs among them. W2 and W3 manage to save for half damage, but W4 is not so lucky. Kiwina moves a bit and swings, hitting once for 7 damage slicing the creature’s arm.. Tsak calls on his orcish lineage and manages to stay on his feet! He cures himself for a bit of damage. (For simplicity, I moved Tsak a bit to make things easier.) Rolth strikes out at the Wyvaran nearest him, hitting twice for 16 and 13 damage. With a snarl, the creature says, ”You are not worthy to stand before them!” as he falls to the ground, its head nearly severed from its body. Ayotnom charges one of the new Wyvarans, hitting it for 6 damage, cutting one of its wings. Falco stumbles back, healing himself.
The two remaining Wyvaran let out a squawk and one says, ”Aaargh, for the fallen!”
Wyvaran 3 Ayotnom to be the easier target since he has no armor. He strikes at the monk, and is a bit surprised when he misses twice. Ayotnom is hit for 13 damage and an additional 5 energy damage. This energy hurts the Wyvaran also for 5. Then it hits Ayotnom for 9 more damage with a shield bash.
The Wyvaran 4 also attacks Ayotnom. He hits with its vicious flail for 13 and 11 damage. With each attack, there is a flash of disruptive energy that causes additional 3 and 5 damage. This damages the Wyvaran too for 1 and 1. Finally, he makes a shield bash against the minotaur for 9 more damage. Then it takes a 5’ step.
FYI - The Wyvarans are back to 27 AC.
Wyvaran 1 - AC 27 - Dam 40+25+25+10+22+15+5+5+5 - Dead Wyvaran 2 - AC 27 - Dam 99+17+16+13 - Dead Wyvaran 3 - AC 27 - Dam 4+17+7+5 Wyvaran 4 - AC 27 - Dam 4+33+6+1+1
Here is your map. Note that some squares are difficult terrain. There is a large cave opening. I noted relative positions in the last post.
Mak(JamesM)(65/87)|AC:27/18T/20FF|CMD 32|14 Arrows/+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/17(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+17=31 ; 2d8+30=43 ; d20+17=35 ; d8+15=18 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+15=17 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 3:45:22 PM
Turning away from Mak was a mistake and the duelist archer smiled as the wyvarans ran past him. With a hand lightly running across the arrows in his quiver, Mak plucked two and loaded them onto his bow. Three fingers on the string with a finger between the two arrows and three on the bow in the same configuration, Mak pulled and released. He knew he only had about a fifty percent chance of hitting the creature, but he needed the extra effort to make certain his shot counted. Zing, the first two arrows sped off together and buried themselves deeply into the wyvarans hide. A rapid reload and another arrow shot out to embed itself alongside the first two. Mak was on a roll as the speed from Elyas spell allowed him to fire again, but the arrow went too low and buried itself in the ground some yards away. Mak was ready and could fire two more arrows, but he elected to just fire one more even though he knew he'd probably miss. He was just firing too many too quickly to be very accurate. His last arrow was a lucky shot as the Wyvaran stepped into the arrows path and he literally winged it. With 1 arrow in reserve this round he took a five foot step forward.
OOC: Mak already had his bow out in his off hand and used a move action to sheathe the sword last round. Mak - W3, Roll 31, 35, 21, 28 Hit, hit, miss, hit. Damage 43+18+17=78 hp
Elyas (Ben A.) (72/80 HP | AC: 19; Touch:14; Flat: 16; CMD:15) | Status: mage armor, see invisibility, haste 5d4+5=19 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 4:50:47 PM
Down to only 2 foes, Elyas doens't want to spend more high level slots in this fight. Hopefully this is nearing the end. He fires off a full salvo of magic missiles at #4
The missiles weave through the combat and hit dealing a total of 19 force damage
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: 2X Resist Energy, 1/2X Scorching Ray, web, Glitterdust Level 3: 2X lightning bolt, Haste, 2X Fly, fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Cone of Cold, 2X Summon Monster V Level 6: 1/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI Special: Acid Dart (8/8 remain, 1d6+4), pearl of power 1, bonded item, dimensional steps (330/330)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (11 hours)
On Allies Haste (8 rounds)
Kiwina (Steve M) 76/121 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+13=18 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=11 ; d10+5=7 ; d6+2=8 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 5:47:29 PM
Kiwina isn't sure whether W3 will be alive after three arrows from Mak, but isn't in position to attack W4 -- so he'll try to make W3 no more than a stain on the ground.
Greatclub - AC 18 Greatclub iterative - AC 11 Greatclub haste - AC 32 for 7 damage Hoof - AC 28 for 8 damage Hoof - AC 11
===== Effects: Haste from Elyas ----- Ranger: 1st -- Entangle, Resist Energy Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light 1st -- Obscuring Mist, CLW, Entangle, Magic Stone, Summon Nature's Ally I 2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3rd -- Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Spike Growth Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (100/124 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 25 d20+14=21 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 8:57:24 PM
Rolth moves around in an arc to the west and north, coming around to flank the center wyvaran with Ayotnom. He takes one powerful swing with his morning star, but misses the foe. Hopefully no matter, next round should prove telling... (Rage, power attack, haste,
Morning star to hit = 21, miss
Effect Tracking: Haste Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 4/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Light 0/1 used True Strike 0/1 used Detect Poison 0/1 used Divine Favor 0/3 used Bless 0/1 used Magic Missile 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 1/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used Prayer 0/1 used 1st level 0/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 14/82 | AC : 29; Touch 19; Flat 27 CMD 28(30 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 12:13:08 AM
Ayotnom takes a full round withdraw action as he cannot sustain another beating like the one he just took that round.
Extended Mage Armor: +4 AC - 12 hours Shield: +4 shield to AC; blocks magic missile - 6 min Haste: +1 to attack, AC, extra attack + 30 foot move speed
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC20(21) (T15/F14) 8/104 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: shaken, disabled Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 5:08:34 AM
Tsak isnt silly enough to go toe to toe with these things anymore. He puts his sword away and looks about for a good spot to move to where he can put his crossbow to good use.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 25/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (5d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 7/11 4d8+11=20 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 9:49:58 AM "Hold it together petals, finish them so I can heal you all easier."
He steps to Tsak and heals him.
{Cure Critical on Tsak: 20 - Garbage Roll}
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 5th - 2+1 - Breath of Life (D) / Flame Strike DC20 / Heal 4th - 3+1 - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/3) 3rd - 4+1 - Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Blindness Deafness DC18 / Water Breathing 2nd- 5+1 - XCure Moderate (D)X / Lesser Restoration / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence DC17 (2/2) 1st- 6+1 - Cure Light Wounds (D) / Bless / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) / Comprehend Languages C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drin
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