Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Tuesday February 28th, 2023 6:25:40 AM
The Twins are interested in Cyrion's origin area and the culture that exists there. They'll tell stories of their own homeland, the religious significance of Twins there, and the many other places they've traveled.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle d20+17=34 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2023 6:52:58 PM
On the road, Zeoll offers his own tale. "I am olderr indeed than I look. I have met gods and powerrs, and seen two ages of the Wold. And as a barrd, I am a collectorr of tales. Sharre yourrs with me, my new frriend. Arre you of a new kind of people? Orr a unique individual? Wherre have yourr trravels taken you?"
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Back home, Zeoll makes discreet inquiries as to how the little girl fares these days. (Diplomacy to Gather Info ... 34
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And it is time to find a new owner for Bill the Camel. Zeoll sells the magic leather barding he bought the creature, and uses the proceeds to find Bill a good retirement home. Then he heads into the wilderness for a day and returns with a new feathered friend, Bill the Eagle.
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Sheet updated for new blanket, 500 gp cash, new companion, and a couple small errors in my inventory.
Elron -- SteveM Tuesday February 28th, 2023 10:10:35 PM
Elron clears his throat and begins his story: "Once upon a time, there was a roosta’ who decided to climb th’ highest mountain in th’ land. He gathered his closest friends, a group o’ adventurous hens, an’ set out on their journey.
As they climbed higher an’ higher, th’ air grew thinner an’ colder. But th’ roosta’ an’ his friends were determined to reach th’ summit. After several gruelin’ days, they finally reached th’ peak o’ th’ mountain. They were tired an’ hungry, but their spirits were high, knowin’ that they had accomplished somethin’ great.
Suddenly, a huge, fierce-lookin’ eagle appeared out o’ nowhere. Th’ eagle swooped down an’ snatched up one o’ th’ hens in its talons. Th’ other chickens were terrified an’ didn't know what to do. But th’ roosta’ had a plan. He knew that th’ eagle's nest was located on a nearby cliff, so he set out to rescue his friend.
He climbed down th’ cliff an’ sneaked up to th’ eagle's nest. There, he found his friend, safe an’ sound, surrounded by a group o’ baby eagles. Th’ chicken realized that th’ eagle had only taken his friend to feed her hungry babies. So, he came up with an idea. He suggested that they all work together to brin’ food to th’ eagle's nest, so that th’ eagle wouldn't have to hunt for its food anymore.
Th’ other hens thought it was a brilliant idea, so they all set out to find food for th’ eagles. They brought back worms, insects, and even some grains from th’ nearby farm. Th’ eagle was grateful for their help an’ became friends with th’ chickens. In th’ end, they all lived happily ever after, with th’ chickens visitin’ th’ eagles at their nest every day to bring ‘em food."
Elron clears his throat again and says, "I guess you could say that th’ moral of th’ story is that sometimes, th’ greatest adventures can lead you to unexpected friendships. An’ if not, at least someone learned that worms is good eatin’."
Asimov says to Cyrion, "Let Irony join you. I trained him to be able to stand watch all night."
DM Post -- 2/28 Tuesday February 28th, 2023 10:23:14 PM Cyrion makes himself useful on the journey. The Twins ask about Cyrion's background. They tell stories of their homeland. Zeoll offers his tale as well, and asks more about Cyrion. Elron shares a tale. No one's sure if that was supposed to be a punchline. Asimov has Irony join Cyrion on watch. Irony is back to full strength.
Once in Lowestoft, most of the friends know to expect a summons to the manor in a few days. Zeoll tries to find out how Dani is doing, and is met with sad news. She seems to have suffered a relapse and is being more closely attended to of late.
Zeoll spends some time tending to his animal friends. Bill the Camel departs, Bill the Eagle arrives. (Elron may or may not look worried.)
OOC: If the plan is still to level at the end of each module, then it is reasonable to think about leveling.
Asimov pays attention to what Zeoll found concerning the child and says, "Do you think the next quest will involve finding some new medicine that may help her?"
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Wednesday March 1st, 2023 8:35:48 PM
"In anotherr life, I have hearrd of spells such as Heal that would rreally do the trrick herre. I think we need to find a way to get that kind of majorr magic to the child, and soon."
Elron -- SteveM Wednesday March 1st, 2023 9:08:27 PM
Elron helps Cyrion find a room at the house, one that isn't claimed by one of the folks he's met or by Honor.
DM Post -- 3/1 Wednesday March 1st, 2023 11:05:37 PM
As the heroes arrive in Lowestoft, they are greeted by friendly locals who remember them from their previous stays. The townsfolk are eager to hear about the heroes' latest adventures, asking them about their journey and what they have encountered on the road.
The townsfolk offer them meals, drinks, and lodging, grateful for all the help the heroes have provided in the past.
The townsfolk also take the opportunity to ask the heroes for advice and help with various issues. They know that the heroes are skilled and knowledgeable, and they trust them to provide wise counsel and assistance.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Thursday March 2nd, 2023 2:16:09 AM
Mundhildur has been uncharacteristically quiet since shortly after the worm was slain. [OOC: Sorry, away from wifi for a week, and swamped on return.]
But she enjoys the company of her friends, Elron's stories, and even meeting someone somewhat like Irony, but able to converse.
In town, she engages with folks, answers what she can, helps where she might. She writes a little song to share with Dani, when the opportunity presents itself. She seeks a priest or cleric to ask for prayers for the frail girl, and she herself prays for her.
She commissions a new dress, made of wool, and dyed in her favorite color of green.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Thursday March 2nd, 2023 7:49:58 AM
The Twins go track down a good meal that isn't cooked over a campfire.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Thursday March 2nd, 2023 5:56:10 PM
This is a great opportunity to teach Bill how to be calm around people and hustle and bustle, and how to play nice with kids.
[OOC: I pushed a point into Bill's Int so I do not have to worry about teaching tricks and all that, and so he'll be smart enough to take a range of feats and act better than a dumb beast when interacting with persons and creatures.]
Elron -- SteveM Thursday March 2nd, 2023 8:16:02 PM
As the heroes wait for their meeting with the lord of the manor, Elron decides to explore the town and entertain himself. He heads to the outskirts of town, where he finds a quiet meadow surrounded by trees.
There, Elron spends some time practicing his archery skills, shooting arrows at targets he sets up around the meadow. He enjoys the peace and quiet of the countryside, but not the archery. It only reminds him that his skill lies in whappin' things. Elron quickly grows tired of shooting arrows and decides to explore the nearby forest. He follows a winding path through the trees, taking in the sights and sounds of nature around him. He marvels at the beauty of the forest, with its tall trees, colorful flowers, and chirping birds.
He hums the little ditty that he favors -- the one with the highly inconsistent lyrics aside from the nonsensical refrain.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Friday March 3rd, 2023 8:01:52 AM
The Twins will level up at some point.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Friday March 3rd, 2023 2:52:18 PM
The giantess tells Zeoll, "When I was a child, eagles nested in a rocky crag a few miles from our home. My brother and I, and our friends, would sometimes climb to where we could see the nest across a gap in the rocks. Our parents forbade us from disturbing the nest. We loved to watch these noble birds soar, and hunt."
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Friday March 3rd, 2023 3:04:23 PM
When the Twins ask Cyrion about his past he almost seems reluctant to share. However, realizing that these people seem accepting of him he starts talking, "As is always the way of things, there was a war. Both sides were fairly evenly matched. One side depended on Divine magics and interventions, the other sought mastery of the war through arcane practices. He will look up, and then look at each person, "The arcane users were struck a serious blow when the combined might of several 'powers' were able to close all the portals the arcanists were using to summon demons and devils to fight on their behalf. The 'powers' gave their lives in order to accomplish this feat. Left reeling, the arcanists fell upon a practice that was possibly worse than summoning lower planar beings. They began to take wounded soldiers, the young and the old who were noncombatants, and remove their essence, binding them to created bodies." He lifts his arms and slowly turns them. "I was 15. I was born sickly, my mind was my weapon. When the arcanists discovered this, they bound me to this body. It was designed to amplify my powers. I don't know how many years ago the war was, nor if it was even on this world. There was a point when massive surges of energy, a blending of the two swept over the planet. I awakened at some point, and thats when that worm thing got me. I wasn't back to being fully awake I guess. I haven't been able to manifest my little friend yet, so I may not be fully re-engaged."
Elron -- SteveM Friday March 3rd, 2023 3:53:41 PM
Elron says his goodbyes to Bill. It's not just any camel that you haul into a four hundred foot high treehouse. It's a friend. . .
Flying camel, oh flying camel, / Through the sky with humps so high, / Carrying treasures, and endless pleasures, / With a twinkle in his eye.
Fly, fly, oh flying camel, / On your wings, you soar so free, / With your humps so high and your spirit wild, / You're the ruler of the breeze.
He soars over mountains, and he glides over fountains, / With his wings so strong and wide, / And he never stops, with the world as his backdrop, / He'll explore till the end of time.
Fly, fly, oh flying camel, / On your wings, you soar so free, / With your humps so high and your spirit wild, / You're the ruler of the breeze.
Oh, people come from miles around, / Just to see him in the air, / And they'll never forget, the sight of that flying camel, / And his wings that take him there.
He brings joy to the world, with his wings unfurled, / And his spirit so full of life, / And he shows us all, that we can stand tall, / And reach for the stars in the sky.
Fly, fly, oh flying camel, / On your wings, you soar so free, / With your humps so high and your spirit wild, / You're the ruler of the breeze.
(No doubt Cyrion now recognizes that Elron is no bard.)
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Friday March 3rd, 2023 10:34:19 PM
Zeoll chuckles at his friend's song.
He trains and ponders the new spell he should learn.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Sunday March 5th, 2023 4:37:31 AM
"Thank you, Cyrion, for telling us a bit about yourself," Mundhildur tells him.
On the second time through the chorus, Mundhi joins Elron in singing, "Fly, fly, oh flying camel, / On your wings, you soar so free, / With your humps so high and your spirit wild, / You're the ruler of the breeze." And, she laughs at the end.
Hugh Asimov (18/13/16; 66 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) Sunday March 5th, 2023 9:32:29 PM
Asimov says to Cyrion, "So you aren't from around here either then? Good to know I ain't the only one. I mean where I came from had space ships and computers and robots and powerful ranged projectile weapons and I was an engineer of sorts. I mean things are better here as you don't have to sell your soul to a corporation to make ends meat but my knowledge of science, technology and engineering kind of translates into a new kind of magic, though I don't think it has anything to do with summoning demons unless you think Irony is a demon but he is just a construct, though he wasn't a non construct creature before becoming a construct."
(OOC: forgot about leveling will do it tomorrow, too tired now)
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle d8=6 ; d8=7 ; Monday March 6th, 2023 4:57:44 PM
Rolling a d8 for Zeoll hit points ... and for Bill the Eagle. Sweet, 6 and 7.
Hugh Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) Monday March 6th, 2023 9:08:21 PM
Asimov says, "Actually I was reviewing my device folio and what do you know I actually do possess the schematics to make a cure-all capsule that will remove diseases. Do you think it could work on our patron's daughter?"
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Tuesday March 7th, 2023 3:31:25 PM
Zeoll grins. "It is worrth a trry, forr surre!"
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d8=7 ; Tuesday March 7th, 2023 4:44:35 PM
HP for Mundhildur: 7 hp (3rd time in a row!) for 9th level. Will see about getting her CS together this week.
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Tuesday March 7th, 2023 6:46:38 PM
Cyrion is grateful that this group of explorers have accepted him. He turns at Asimov's statement, "What is wrong with the child?"
Elron -- SteveM d12=6 ; Tuesday March 7th, 2023 9:48:41 PM
(Roll of 6 for HP. . . May get the sheet updated by the weekend.)
"We're not sure what's wrong with th' child. She has some sort of disease, and it's not a nat'ral one. First mission we tried was t' find a cure for her -- found the items we were sent for, but they didn't work out." Elron explains to Cyrion. "Cute tyke, though."
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Tuesday March 7th, 2023 10:47:45 PM
"Yeah, all the ingredients were not fresh. Wine instead of berries was a real stretch."
OOC: Almost done leveling. Gotta figure out Bill's new stats. Remember, everybody, your new gear should total 46,000 gp in value. Also, I will dig out a new module ASAP.
Elron -- SteveM Wednesday March 8th, 2023 10:57:22 PM
Elron the martial arts rooster stood atop a wooden fence, overlooking the bustling town. He sighed deeply, feeling restless and unfulfilled. He was a rooster of great strength and skill, trained in the ancient arts of combat, but he had no outlet for his abilities.
As he gazed out over the town, his eyes caught sight of a group of rowdy young men causing trouble in the marketplace. They were shoving and taunting innocent passersby, and Elron could feel his blood boiling with anger. This was not the kind of entertainment he was looking for.
But then an idea struck him. What if he could use his martial arts skills to entertain the townspeople, without hurting anyone? With a glint in his eye and a spring in his step, Elron leapt down from the fence and made his way towards the marketplace.
The young men looked up as he approached, and burst into laughter at the sight of the rooster. But Elron was undeterred. He puffed out his chest, squared his shoulders, and began to strut back and forth in front of them. Elron's movements were hypnotic, graceful, and strangely compelling. He seemed to be performing some kind of martial arts dance, weaving and ducking and dodging in a way that was both mesmerizing and beautiful.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Thursday March 9th, 2023 3:04:52 AM
Capoeira Cock-a-Doodle...
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle d20+14=30 ; Thursday March 9th, 2023 10:20:26 AM
Zeoll is encouraged by his friend's movements, and he joins in.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Friday March 10th, 2023 1:07:08 AM
[OOC: Sorry guys, super busy. Just got a new job offer and handed in my two weeks notice. Also, Jerry came up with a method for us to use that has randomly generated modules. Let me share the link, and people can say what they think.]
Elron -- SteveM Monday March 13th, 2023 10:47:44 PM
Elron still ponders life choices.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Tuesday March 14th, 2023 8:01:25 AM
(Apologies I went on vacation and stuff happened so I wasn't able to post last week. I also didn't realize I needed to take over during downtime as last time I DM'd I just did the module and someone else the the downtime on both ends.)
The party rests, shops, and recuperates from their latest trip. There seems to be a lot of rest and recuperation going around town - some sort of nasty cold or flue is going around and laying up people. The manor is in lockdown to protect the health of their fragile charge so you aren't able to visit the Marquis or his daughter just now (So I can go back and reread their previous scenes and DM them properly :P)
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Tuesday March 14th, 2023 10:20:02 AM
[OOC Mitch, no, I was a little thrown by Jerry's suggestion, I guess. Let's consider using that in the future, and I'll send you the first scenes of a module asap. Not sure if it will lend itself to the "Heal the Child" quest, but you can adapt it to that if you like.]
Zeoll finishes training his new companion. He especially teaches Bill the Eagle not to attack creatures that are Calmed by a Peaceball, or Confused, or Charmed. "Ha!" laughs Zeoll, "That's a good lesson forr everrybody in the parrty!" Zeoll makes sure his friends can repeat back the protocol.
"A confused crreaturre attacks a crreature that attacks it. A Charrmed or Calmed crreaturre is out of the fight, but those spells brreak if the tarrget is attacked."
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Tuesday March 14th, 2023 9:01:39 PM
"I can tell if someone fails a save vs Calm orr Charrm orr Confusion, so I'll be surre to point out the ones that we should not tarrget! Yes, thanks, exactly!"
"And if I charrm one of a numberr of foes, targeting the rrest with nonlethal attacks may be a wise idea. So everrybody should have a sap orr a merrcuful weapon orr some such."
Elron -- SteveM Tuesday March 14th, 2023 11:13:28 PM "Merciful weapon? I don't b'lieve I've ever seen such a thing."
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 d4=4 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2023 7:41:52 AM Zeoll works to train his companion and fellow PC’s about different status effects. Hugh asks if Zeoll will say when he inflicts what status. Elron has not heard of merciful weapons.
The local flu proves fairly virulent - a quarter of the town is laid up for at least a week. Even some of the party catch it and will need rest or magical curing (roll a d4, on a 4 you caught a nasty cold and are laid up for a week or until someone casts cure disease on you)
The Twins catch it, first one then the other the next day. They do their bests to care for each other, but overall are very miserable (rolled a 4)
He presents the pair with the pair of pills and says "take this and you should be fine. "
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle d4=2 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2023 10:51:19 PM
Zeoll does not catch the cold, thanks goodness, but he is happy to minister and perform for the people who have fallen ill in town.
Elron -- SteveM d4=1 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2023 11:50:59 PM
Elron does his best to see the others get rest.
Elron -- SteveM d4=1 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2023 11:51:03 PM
Elron does his best to see the others get rest.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d4=2 ; d20+7=24 ; Thursday March 16th, 2023 6:50:27 AM
Mundhildur retains her health.
She applies her healing skills toward helping others who have come down with the current illness.
Healing: 24
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Thursday March 16th, 2023 8:07:50 AM Hugh makes three cure-all capsules and feeds one to the twins. Remarkably they manage to split it and both get better (Since they are mechanically treated as 1 character) Zeoll manages to avoid the disease and helps others in town. Elron does as well. Mundhildur is able to make good use of her healing skills.
With most of the party avoiding the disease and the Twins quickly cured the party is able to help out a lot around town. After about a week and a half the disease seems to burn out and go away as everyone recovers.
It is about this time that Mr. Page, the house steward, gathers the party together. ”I have a message from the Marquis. It seems that although Daniella has been cured from her magical illness she is still weakened and quite vulnerable to more common diseases. Despite our efforts to quarantine she caught the cold that’s been going around and has been bedridden two weeks. He would like those of you with medical skills to come tend her for a time while he looks for a more long term solution. I’m afraid only they can enter and you will have to remain in quarantine with us until the mission is prepared.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Thursday March 16th, 2023 8:08:36 AM
The Twins are regretful that their skills are useless here and they cannot see the little girl they've worked so hard to help these past months but they resolve to patiently wait in town until further news occurs.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d20+7=15 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=8 ; Thursday March 16th, 2023 1:08:43 PM
Mundhildur volunteers to attend to the frail Daniella.
Rolled Healing skill to cover 7 days. If in conjunction with one or more others, she can aid another for +2. On days 2 and 4 her skills approach their apex where she might take the lead. On days 5 and 7 her skills fall short.
Day 1: 15; Day 2: 23; D 3: 14; D 4: 26; D 5: 9; D 6: 13; D 7: 8
While aiming to be sensitive to the girl's energy and interest levels, she will tell stories, sing songs, and occasionally pull out the hand puppet of a sweet lamb with whom she tells more stories and engages in conversations.
"Sweetheart, we are here to help you. Let us know anything you would like for us to do for you. If at different times you would like particular food or drink, stories, songs, prayers, or just quiet so you can rest, let us know. Your father loves you so much, as do all in this household."
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Thursday March 16th, 2023 5:01:56 PM
Zeoll lets Mundhi be the nurse, and the liontaur can be a nurse's aid. "I can cast curres, but that is morre forr wounds than disease. On the otherr hand, I can help you do a betterr job, Mundhi, I think."
If Zeoll's +3 Inspire Competence bardic power helps, he'll be happy to lend his voice.
Elron -- SteveM Thursday March 16th, 2023 8:37:31 PM
Elron is not trained in healing, but he has good instincts (i.e., high wisdom) and might be able to support someone who is.
But he is also able to recognize why Zeoll would be better at it.
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Thursday March 16th, 2023 10:21:27 PM
OOC: Sorry, I've been super busy lately ... I'll get Cyrion updated to 9th ... and get him updated here in the next few days
Hugh Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) Thursday March 16th, 2023 11:45:02 PM
Asimov prepares a cure-all capsule for Danielle as it functions like a cure disease spell. Perhaps they can figure out a way to keep the child in some sort of protective bubble once the disease is cured to prevent further illness.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Friday March 17th, 2023 12:51:55 AM
"Oh, friend Zeoll, your voice inspires well," Mundhi says in her own rich contralto voice. "It helps me take a rhythm to her care, and see a bit here and there I might otherwise have overlooked."
Day 1: 18; Day 2: 26; D 3: 147 D 4: 29; D 5: 12; D 6: 16; D 7: 12 (although a nat 1 was rolled by Mundhi on this last one)
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Friday March 17th, 2023 8:19:54 AM The Twins are unable to help Mundhildur is happy to attend the child and tries to be entertaining while caring for her. Zeoll suggests bardic music to inspire competence. Elron might be able to aid another. Cyrion resolves to level up. Asimov prepares a cure all capsule. Mundhildur appreciate’s Zeoll’s help.
Having a small crowd helping would rather defeat the purpose of quarantine so it’s agreed that two people can enter. If Asimov’s cure all can be administered by someone else then that works perfectly, allowing Mundhildur and Zeoll to attend to the child.
The manor is quiet and subdued. When the party managed to gather all the ingredients for the cure the place had started to liven up, but the quarantine has halted any resumption of normalcy. They find Daniella in her room passed out under the covers and burning up with fever. Asimov’s medication and the tending of Mundhildur and Zeoll produce immediate results - she recovers and improves quickly over the next day or two. However on the fifth day she starts to cough again and though she doesn’t become bedridden again she constantly struggles with minor illnesses that drain her energy and leave her miserable.
After the week ends Mr. Page collects Mundhildur and Zeoll to gather the party for another discussion. ”I believe we have found our best option. There is a healer named Lady Femmu known for dealing with plagues through strengthening people’s ability to fight off disease naturally. Her skills seem ideal for helping Dani strengthen her immune system and fight off these constant colds. However her last known whereabouts seem to be in the nation of Cheliax. Their queen is a known devil worshiper as well as many of the higher nobility.”
He hesitates before continuing. ”I know you’re heroes and that going out of your way to help people is what you do, but I urge you not to get involved in local politics. If you start fights with the demon worshiping nobility it will end badly for all of us. You can’t overthrow an entire nation and they are perfectly capable of preventing you or the healer from leaving the country. She’s known for crossing borders and helping anyone who needs it so you should be able to convince her if you can find her without causing trouble.”
He gives the party a large sack of gold to pay Lady Femmu with and information on a minor noble in Cheliax who rules the area she was last seen in.
Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle d20+8=23 ; Friday March 17th, 2023 9:18:47 AM
Zeoll ponders all the little kingdoms that pepper the hills nearby and tries to recall the way to Cheliax.
Knowledge Geography check, with a Guidance blessing, is a 23.
"I think I rrecall this place, and I have a clue how to get therre. But would it be betterr to walk or trravel by ship parrt of the way?" Zeoll estimates the travel time and shares his best guess with the group.
OOC: Updated my post header for level 9.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 d10=10 ; Saturday March 18th, 2023 2:45:53 AM
The Twins make preparations for the trip (rolling HP,)
Hugh Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) Sunday March 19th, 2023 9:00:40 PM
Asimov asks, "Why does the healer live in a kingdom dominated by demon worshippers? I mean if we think she can help sure but couldn't she do more good for people if she relocated to somewhere where the government isn't ruled by evil? Do we need to help her relocate permanently?"
Elron -- SteveM Monday March 20th, 2023 1:29:01 AM
Elron listens.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Monday March 20th, 2023 7:04:20 AM
"Maybe she spends time in an evil land to provide mercy and relief to those oppressed by the wicked rulers," Mundhi suggests to Asimov. "Perhaps she has some secret reasons. When the proper time arises - such as not in front of the demon worshipers - we might ask her. I, too, am curious."
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 Monday March 20th, 2023 8:11:43 AM Zeoll tries to remember what he can about the kingdom Cheliax. The Twins make preparations Asimov wonders why the healer is in a demon worshiping nation Elron listens. Mundhildur speculates as to the healer’s motivations.
Mr. Page reviews his words mentally before realizing where the confusion started. ”Her current location. She travels from place to place helping wherever she can. A disease was running rampant among the common folk and she went there to help out. No telling when she’ll move on again - all the more reason to move quickly and not get tangled up in local politics.”
Zeoll is able to figure out the fastest route there. It will take a few days overland to reach the area they need to go - although the nation is coastal it is close enough that it would take more time to travel to the nearest port and sail there rather than just walking there. There’s enough wilderness on the way they should probably prepare for some random encounters. He also remembers that the place didn't used to worship demons until a particular noble family ran a successful coup and took over things a few generations ago.
Their mission set the party is presumably ready to head out (unless someone has something to do in town next post will describe the first day on the road)
Asimov either goes on a last minute shopping trip (see OOC) or starts the journey on the road with Irony flying over head and he on the ground.
Perception: 30
Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle Monday March 20th, 2023 11:28:20 PM
Zeoll practices with Bill the Eagle, making sure the bird has experience in delivering touch spells, including cures to friends! Then he is ready to go.
Elron -- SteveM Monday March 20th, 2023 11:55:08 PM
Elron is ready to head out. But you can't go anywhere without a joke, and Elron makes the staff promise to tell this one to Dani -- "What did th' evil chicken lay?
Deviled eggs."
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Tuesday March 21st, 2023 6:04:29 AM
(OOC: Ditto what Hugh said, only regarding Mundhildur)
Mundhildur was so pleased as Dani improved, and discouraged once she again succumbed to yet another fall into illness. Hearing of a new potential cause for help, she bids Dani and the household servants farewell, and asks for their prayers as the party seeks out another helper.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 Tuesday March 21st, 2023 10:26:42 AM Asimov does some quick shopping. Zeoll practices with his eagle Elron tells an evil chicken joke. Mundhildur is affected by Dani’s health, positive and negative, and asks for the locals to pray for the party’s success.
Now prepared the party heads out. The first day of travel is fortunately pleasant. They follow the roads and pass by small towns as they make their way out of the local kingdom and the small ones next door. A local inn is available for both lunch and dinner, though the food is somewhat bland at both locations, serving simple meals made out of local produce. The weather stays clear and it’s a nice warm day.
According to Zeoll’s knowledge the next day is where things will be more difficult. The roads will peter out and they’ll be traveling through some wilderness before they reach the outskirts of Cheliax and start having roads and civilization again.
Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle Tuesday March 21st, 2023 4:40:04 PM
Once they need to travel cross country, Zeoll will have Bill the Eagle fly overhead to keep watch. He'll cast Guidance on himself and the bird every so often. If Bill returns with something to describe, Zeoll will cast Speak with Animals to allow better communication.
(I upgraded Bill's Int, so he is smarter than the average eagle!)
Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 12:03:59 AM
"Very spiffy, my frriend," says Zeoll, admiring the weave.
Elron -- SteveM Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 12:51:29 AM
Elron guesses he's ready to go. He travels pretty light.
If'n we're dinnerin' at an inn, should we maybe stay th' night before the roads peter out? Might not have th' chance again for a while.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 3:18:09 AM
The tall Jotunar maiden is pleased they are in search of a woman who may be able to heal poor, sweet Dani. She prays they find her right soon, and can get away without causing a war. Though she also thinks in the back of her mind that it would be a good thing to overthrow the demon worshippers and help this place be far more healthy in spirit.
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 3:54:03 AM
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Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 3:56:52 AM
Cyrion also hopes that they can find someone to help Dani ... "Maybe she uses the demons to hide herself from people chasing her...makes sense to me"
OOC: Havent gone shopping ... I'll look at what MI's might benefit him
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 d20=2 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 8:25:24 AM
The Twins keep a close eye out for trouble as the party travels. Well as close as they can with a skill they still haven't trained in (perception 2).
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 d20=8 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 9:06:14 AM Zeoll is ready to have bill scout. He thinks Asimov’s cloak is spiffy Asimov mentions Irony flies and his fancy new cloak. Elron suggests they spend the night at an inn before they hit the wilderness. Mundhildur is pleased they can help the child and partially tempted by the idea of overthrowing the demon worshippers. Cyrion wonders if the healer makes use of demons. The Twins try to keep an eye out.
The party rests at the final inn before heading into the wilderness. As the roads peter out they find themselves first traveling through thick grass plains before entering a thick, dark forest. The grassland is simple but tiring to travel through - it takes a lot of effort to brush aside or stamp down the tall grasses and they seem to bend right back after someone passes forcing the next person to push through them as well. There’s a close call with a herd of large herbivores that grunt and posture at the party as they pass by but don’t attack. At forest’s edge the party stops for lunch before heading into the darkness.
The forest is somehow worse. The thick canopy blocks most of the light making it either dim or pitch black in most places. The thick trees and uneven terrain make it difficult to keep heading in the right direction and there’s a lot of doubling back. Please make survival and perception checks everyone to determine how well you’re able to navigate the forest.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 d20+5=12 ; d20=9 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 9:07:57 AM
The Twins are mildly more able to help keep the party heading in the right direction then they were able to help the party spot danger the day before (12 survival 9 perception)
Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle d20+15=28 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=21 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 11:33:33 AM
Zeoll expects that this is where he will shine, if Mother Wold wills it. THe liontaur prays for guidance and does his best.
Perception 28 Survival 18
Bill the eagle does his best to Aid his master (Aid Another) Perception 10. adds +2 Survival 21, adds +2
Asimov and Irony are probably better at spotting things than they are at surviving. However Irony can fly at a 40 foot fly speed at good maneuverability so his vantage point should help some.
Elron -- SteveM d20+9=23 ; d20+19=24 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 12:23:23 AM
(Survival = 23, Perception = 24)
Elron helps out if he can as they move into the forest. He ponders if he knows jokes about dank and dreary labrynthine woods.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d20+9=18 ; d20+5=23 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 5:33:21 AM
Mundhi adds her viewpoint to those of her friends - Elron in particular.
Perception: 18: Add +2 to Elron for 26 Perception Survival: 23: Add +2 to Elron for 25 Survival
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 d20=20 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 1:26:50 PM The Twins try to help the party keep on track. Zeoll is much more effective. Asimov helps spot things with Irony’s flight Elron thinks about jokes. Mundhi works with Elron to keep an eye out.
With the skills of the party members they are able to keep track of their direction and make good time. They’re almost through the woods when several people note they are being tracked by a pack of vicious wolves. They stealthily follow the party but cannot hide from their sharp eyes (Everyone that rolled higher then 23 sees the wolves)
Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle d20+25=32 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 9:56:58 PM
Zeoll grins. "At last, my experrtise can be put to good use!"
The greensinger has this ability: Beast-Soother: You can improve the attitude of one animal or magical beast per character level by making a Perform (Sing) check as a Diplomacy check.
Zeoll says a prayer and sings to the Wolves, hoping to make them friendly. He affects 9 of them. His Perform check is a 32. Let's assume they are hostile ... - If they have Charisma 27+ they are unaffected. - If they have Charisma 17+ they are shifted from hostile to unfriendly. - If they have charisma 7 to 17, they are shifted from hostile to indifferent.
We'll see, Zeoll thinks.
Elron -- SteveM d20+22=30 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2023 10:40:43 PM
Elron alerts anyone who didn't see them to the presence of the wolves. He then prepares in case of an attack by readying his weapon and blending in with his surroundings (stealth = 30 thanks to his nifty new ring).
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Friday March 24th, 2023 1:56:46 AM
Thanking Elron for the tip, the giantess steps near to the tallest nearby tree she can find, and levitates upward (at 20'/round, she plans to arrive at about 30', if the tree is tall enough). As she rises, she withdraws a pair of stones from her Jotun's bag. Not wishing to thwart Zeoll's efforts, Mundhildur does not throw the rocks, unless more than two wolves move to attack members of her party.
Her longspears are stowed in her efficient quiver.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 Friday March 24th, 2023 9:34:13 AM
The Twins get ready to fight but don't make any threatening motions just yet.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 Friday March 24th, 2023 9:36:29 AM Zeoll uses his magic song to sooth the wolves. Elron alerts those who perhaps didn’t notice the wolves and is ready to fight if required. Asimov waits to see what Zeoll accomplishes. Mundhildur floats to the trees and is ready to fight if required. The Twins do what basically everyone else is doing.
Zeoll’s magic is effective against the ordinary wolves. They go from hostile and ready to eat the party to hungry and mildly curious. One or two approach the singer hesitantly, drawn to the magic singing but wary as any wild animal would be. They look like hunting's been rough for them lately, which is probably why they were willing to risk attacking a large and dangerous group.
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Friday March 24th, 2023 12:56:43 PM
Cyrion is following his friends. It appears he is deep in thought about something, and is heard to murmur, "Crystals, I need some good crystals...make a little friend, yes, that would be good."
Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle d20+12=31 ; 8d4=21 ; Friday March 24th, 2023 10:54:50 PM
Zeoll casts Speak with Animals and tells the wolves that he and his people are friends. He casts cures on any that are injured. He looks for berries (Survival 31 with guidance) and casts four goodberry spells, creating 21 berries for the wolves (each is a meal, so they can bury some for later).
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Saturday March 25th, 2023 5:38:33 AM
Mundhildur enjoys watching Zeoll offering berries to the wolves.
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Saturday March 25th, 2023 1:58:58 PM
Cyrion will snap out of his thoughts at the approach of the wolves. He will add in what food stuffs he is carrying as he doesn't necessarily need to eat
Elron -- SteveM Sunday March 26th, 2023 7:36:43 PM
Elron, being sneaky, stays still.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 Monday March 27th, 2023 6:41:27 AM Cyrion is thinking about something, but eventually snaps to and adds some food to the offering. Zeoll uses his magic to talk to and feed the wolves. Mundhildur enjoys the sight of wolves eating berries. Elron stays still and sneaky. Asimov wonders what else they’ll run across on their journey.
The wolves accept the offering and everyone leaves friends. The rest of the trip through the forrest is uneventful and soon they’re on the outskirts of Cheliax.
Cheliax is… surprisingly normal. You pass fields of grain with farmers working the day like in any other nation. There aren’t demons walking around beating slaves or constructs manning the fields or anything, it just looks like a normal farming area like any other. The party finds themselves in a small farming town as the night closes in. The Angry Chicken is the biggest building in town, a small inn that mostly serves as a gathering place for local events rather than a place for travelers to stay since so few come this way, but they’re happy to take your coin and it seems pleasant enough. News of strange arrivals soon filter through town and the common room fills with locals curious to gawk at the traveling adventurers.
Elron -- SteveM Monday March 27th, 2023 9:01:15 PM "Th' Angry Chicken!?" Elron isn't sure whether this is a fortunate turn of events or some sort of slur. But at least they should have proper roosts and not just human-style beds. He heads in as if he owns the place.
After a bit, Elron gets to telling a story. "A nobleman decided that he'd had enough o' living in th' city. Crowded streets, traffic, constant noise, all of it was starting t' get t' 'im. One day, he decided that he wanted t' become a farmer, so he moved out to th' country an' bought a farm. How hard can it be t' be a farmer, he thought t' hisself as he headed to the local co-op where he told th' man at the counter, Give me a hundred baby chickens. Th' co-op man complied.
"A week later th' nobleman returned an' said, Give me two hundred baby chickens. Again, th' man from the co-op complied with his request.
"A week later th' farmer returned again. This time he said, Give me five hundred baby chickens. Th' man from the co-op replied, Wow! you must really be doing well with your chicken farm!
"Not really, said th' new farmer with a sigh. Either I’m planting 'em too deep, or too far apart!"
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d20+7=18 ; Tuesday March 28th, 2023 3:54:34 AM
Once the animals depart, Mundhi thanks and congratulates Zeoll for his clever and peaceful resolution to caring for the hungry wolves.
In Cheliax she notes the current lack of clearly evident evil. She recalls one of the most evil of persons she ever knew was quite charming, skillful of tongue, who managed to seduce, cajole, tempt, mock, and generally use his talents to corrupt others. Much of his evil was hidden from others - for a time.
At the inn, seeing how many came to look them over, Mundhi, after both wincing and laughing at Elron's story, nudges Zeoll. "Say, bard, let's sing them some songs. I'll start - you've heard me sing this one before - Storm at Night While at Home in the Mountains." She hums the tune to refresh Zeoll's memory, then launches into the verses and chorus. After that, she challenges the bard to sing one of his own songs, then joins in to harmonize with her contralto voice.
============ Perform, singing: 18. Zeoll can help spice that up.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:18:46 AM
The Twins are tired after the long trip and try to find a quiet corner to drink mead in.
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