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No Response From Deepmar
Pre-Module Travel


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:33:41 AM
Elron isn’t sure whether the name is luck or should make him angry. He heads on in and tells some jokes and stories.
Hugh wonders what Elron thinks of the name.
Mundhildur congratulates Zeoll on his skills, muses on the nature of evil, and works with Zeoll to entertain the crowd.
The Twins order some mead and try to find a nice quiet corner to sit in.

When the party walked into town they drew a lot of curious looks. When Elron walked into the tavern and shared his funny story, he became a local legend or mascot in about 5 minutes. With his humor, skill, and the musical additions from Mundhildur and Zeoll, an impromptu party starts up and brings in the entire town. It spills out into the street and the townsfolk start making their best foods, breaking out the old ale casks being saved for special occasions, and generally showing the party a rip-roaring good time.

Everyone wants to meet Elron the chicken man, but the other members of the party get attention to as the simple villagers haven’t seen such exotic strangers before, from the machine man to the man with a machine horse to the singing giant and lion man duo to the weird Twins that talk at the same time. They even make a proper roosting post for Elron the moment the topic comes up - which it does as many children ask most the PCs awkward questions about their biology and differences.

In fact the party is so jubilant that the one person in town not enjoying - a tired looking woman who was in the bar quietly drinking - is very noticeable in being the only person who’s spirits don’t improve in the atmosphere. She leaves as things start to ramp up.


Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 8:55:08 PM
Elron continues telling stories and enjoying the spotlight while it lasts. He's forgotten the name of the woman they're looking for, but not that there's a little girl in need of a healer. He steers the stories in that direction as the evening continues.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:19:24 PM
Cyrion, who is unaccustomed to such large groups of people, will pick up two tankards of ale, drop a few coins on the counter, and then start to follow the lady out, "Excuse me miss, my friends and I didn't mean to end your reverie."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 11:14:13 PM
Asimov and Irony follow after Cyrion and the woman. "You wouldn't happen to be Lady Femmu or know where we can find her?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday March 28th, 2023 11:50:13 PM

Zeoll is happy to have done well by the wolves and to keep the attention of the crowd as a few of his friends engage the odd woman out.

The liontaur keeps on singing and dancing, with Mundhi if she is so inspired. Being well trained, Bill is a good boy, but does not join in the performance.

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 29th, 2023 4:56:23 AM

Yes, Mundhildur will continue to sing with Zeoll for the crowd. She also asks if someone can teach them a local song or two.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 7:50:30 AM
The Twins join those approaching the morose looking woman, though they hang back some so as to not overwhelm her.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 8:11:32 AM
Elron, Mundhildur, and Zeoll keep the crowd busy with stories, singing, and dancing. Mundhildur asks to learn some local songs and Elron turns the conversation towards little girls and sicknesses.
Cyrion, Asimov, and The Twins approach the odd woman out. Cyrion apologizes for bothering her while Asimov asks about Lady Femmu.

As the stories turn towards sickness and little girls the townsfolk are quick to volunteer their own stories on the subject, telling stories of loved ones they nearly lost to disease. It seems a terrible plague swept through the area and many died, but a traveling healer came, Lady Femmu, who the party is looking for. Her efforts saved many lives right here in this village and they’ve even tried to write a song about it, but it’s very half baked and they’d appreciate input from some skilled musicians on lyrics (it’s set to a common tune that everyone already knows so those can’t change).

Cyrion and the others end up outside the inn on a quiet street away from the growing celebrations. The tired woman gives a strained smile to Cyrion. ”No no, they needed an excuse to celebrate. There’s been so much strain on everyone with the plague and all. Lady Femmu? Oh never, she’s a hero. She saved us all from the plague. I just can’t join in yet. It’s my brother you see. He works at the penal colony and I haven’t had word of him. He usually writes once a week but I haven’t heard from him for a month, and with the plague and everything I can’t stop worrying about what might have happened to him…”


Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Wednesday March 29th, 2023 11:12:57 PM
Asimov says, "Maybe we could look into the penal colony where your brother works and find out more?"

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=19 ;
Thursday March 30th, 2023 2:37:44 AM

At the request for help with the lyrics, Mundhi asks what they have so far. She listens carefully. She asks questions to help understand the various types of things that Lady Femmu said, how she said them, what she did, how she did those things, what effects the illness caused, what symptoms people felt, what harm the illness caused the body. She asked if any are here whom Femmu directly healed. She asks what people called the plague. Did it have a special name? Did it affect the skin? The stomach? Were there fevers, or chills?

Essentially, flesh out the description of what the illness was, and what it did, and perhaps, how it spread - then what countermeasures the Lady took to overcome it. With solid descriptions, and some clear examples, that should give her and Zeoll more text to work with - along with a fairly clear understanding of the nature and effects of the illness and its remedy, or remedies.

And she will work on the lyrics, and see if she, Zeoll, and the gathered folks can together craft a clear and memorable text that fits well the tune.

Rolled a 19 on Mundhi's contributions to the effort - not bad. Can Zeoll and the villagers of this inn of Cheliax craft a good piece?

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday March 30th, 2023 9:09:03 PM
Cyrion looks at his friends and then back to the lady, "Penal colony?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Thursday March 30th, 2023 9:17:40 PM
Asimov says to Cyrion, "That's what we said and maybe we should see if there is anything we can do to help?"

Elron -- SteveM 
Thursday March 30th, 2023 10:52:55 PM
Elron offers suggestions on working jokes into the lyrics, until Mundhildur likely shoos him off.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Thursday March 30th, 2023 11:46:30 PM

Zeoll does his best to improve the lyrics.

Later, he will catch up on what is happening with the girl.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday March 31st, 2023 7:41:45 AM
Asimov says maybe they could go check out the penal colony
Mundhildur learns as much as she can about the illness and events that inspired the song.
Cyrion asks about the penal colony
Elron offers to add some jokes to the song.
Zeoll does his best to improve the lyrics.

The party learns that the disease started out innocuous, like a regular cold, before surging through the population and preventing people from breathing entirely. Some would die of it in days, others would barely notice it, and it would strike before fading, then returning with a vengeance. Every sniffle would send the entire town into a panic. Lady Feemu fought everyone how to recognize the early signs, how to keep it from spreading, and how to care for those struck down. She used her magic to keep the worst cases alive and make everyone more resistant to it. Then she’d move on to the next town, spreading her teachings so that the disease might be prevented from taking hold again.

She coordinated with the local countess, Countess Hatred. The countess comes up in the conversation with the rest of the party as well - the tired looking woman gives a small but genuine smile at the offer. ”I’d appreciate that so much! The penal colony is on an island off the coast. The worst criminals get sent there to mine magical crystals in exchange for avoiding the noose - freedom if they can work off their crimes with better work taking more time off the sentence. You’ll have to see the countess to get permission to go - Countess Hatred.”

Both the townsfolk in the inn and the woman worried for her brother assure the party that Countess Hatred is really a lovely person and they shouldn’t mind the name - her parents were just a bit ‘extra’ is all. They are given fairly simple directions to find her manor house. It seems fairly close and the party can make it in a few hours in the morning after they’ve rested.


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+21=40 ;
Friday March 31st, 2023 10:42:49 PM

Zeoll discreetly asks around about this "Countess Hatred" lady. He would like to know what to expect.

Gather Info / Diplomacy: 40

Elron -- SteveM 
Saturday April 1st, 2023 12:01:11 PM
Elron wonders if Hatred is the countess'es name or her -- county? Yes, it would make sense to put a count or countess in charge of a county. He doesn't ask his question, satisfied that he has figured out some of the rankings of nobility.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Saturday April 1st, 2023 12:38:00 PM
Cyrion thinks the Countesses name bodes something bad, however, he's a walking construct so he takes everything with a grain of salt. "Thank you for talking with us. Though we are looking for Lady Feemu, I believe that exploring the penal colony is important. If the illness spread there, and no one knows, then those folks are in need of help, regardless of their crimes."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Sunday April 2nd, 2023 3:21:00 AM

Being at least an amateur healer herself, Mundhildur sees whether some of the local folk can recall the remedies Lady Feemu used, and the advice she gave, so that should she come across someone who coughs as they have described, she might have some sort of basis upon which to act.

Should they go to meet with Countess Hatred, during the course of the conversation, she also will arrange to see if she can gain any additional insights into suitable treatments for the pestilence.


Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Sunday April 2nd, 2023 11:43:37 PM
Asimov agrees, "We can talk to this Hatred woman about this penal colony and missing brother before we find Lady Feemu."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday April 3rd, 2023 1:16:11 AM
Zeoll gathers what information he can about the Countess.
Elron wonders about counts and countries.
Cyrion thinks the name is a bad omen but is willing to take things with a grain of salt. He thinks the colony is worth investigating.
Mundhildur learns as much as she can about the disease and it’s cures.
Asimov suggests they talk to Hatred about the colony before finding Lady Femmu.

Zeoll is able to gather some rumors about Countess Hatred. There’s some wild ones - some say she is actually a demon, others that either her mother or father merely had relations with a demon. That she is cruel and vindictive against those who break the law, but also that she’s merciful and has done a lot to improve things.

He’s able to sift through things and determine a few things he can be certain are not just the wild rumors common folk spread about nobility: First the countess is not fully human, having some sort of demonic feature or features. Secondly she is some form of warlock and caster, or employs one, as she has demonic guardians she is never seen without. Thirdly, though people like to spread wild rumors about her she is generally well regarded among the common folk and credited with working to improve their lives.

Armed with information about the Countess and the disease the party heads to bed (it is past midnight after a hard day’s travel and partying). In the morning they enjoy a nice breakfast before heading out towards the Countess’s manor. The countryside is pleasant and full of farms and gentle hills. It’s an easy trip and they catch sight of the manor around midday. It’s a large house or small mansion with a stone fence surrounding it - fairly plain for a countess, indeed much similar to the home of the Marquis. The gate is shut and there are guards outside of it, but signs of activity inside indicate that it is not closed to the public, merely that you have to convince the guards to let you in.


Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday April 3rd, 2023 9:15:42 PM
Asimov says, "Diplomacy isn't Irony's or my strong suit. Do one of you other fine adventurers want to convince these guards to let us in?"

Elron -- SteveM 
Monday April 3rd, 2023 10:14:48 PM
Elron knows that Zeoll is the more likely to convince the guards of their honorable intentions. Moreover, guards off duty love a good joke -- but guards on duty sometimes get a bit touchy about them. Why, he remembers this one time, he was trying to get through the gates of Seeburg on some business and one of the guard told a joke. it was a pretty funny joke, and he laughed. The next day, a different guard told the same joke. After a week or so of going through the gate, Elron realized that the guards only knew so many jokes, and all of the folks who went in an out of the place had already heard them all. So one day he substituted a different punch line before the guard got to it, and some of the folks laughed. But he didn't get in that day. You've got to change these things up every so often.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+21=25 ;
Monday April 3rd, 2023 11:51:49 PM

Zeoll steps forward and speaks for the party.

"If you would, please, sirr guarrd, communicate to those in charrge that a parrty of adventurrerrs is rrequesting an audience with the lady of the manorr. It is in rregarrd to the rrecent outbrreak of disease that has plagued some of the common folk."

Zeoll gives his own name and that of his friends.

Diplomacy 25

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 3:07:59 AM

Mundhildur simply nods as Zeoll mentions her to the guard(s).

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 8:11:00 AM
Asimov suggests one of the others talk to the guards.
Elron remembers past attempts to get past guards with jokes.
Zeoll steps forward to speak, saying they are here to discuss the disease outbreak.
Mundhildur simply nods as she is introduced.

The guards seem pleasant enough. One takes out a little notepad and writes down everyone’s names as they are introduced. ”You’ll have to be a little more specific. Do you have news of a fresh outbreak, are you just looking to help, or something else about it?”


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 2:30:43 PM

"We'rre searrching forr a parrticularr healerr forr advice and consultation. We arre not infected with anything. We hearrd therre was an outbrreak you werre having, and we arre happy to help."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 8:20:54 PM
Asimov chimes in, "It happened at a penal colony if that helps."

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 9:13:37 PM
Cyrion isn't really good at talking to guards or people in power, so he hangs out in the back, and keeps a weather eye out for trouble

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 11:46:21 PM
Elron (not having talked to the old woman) isn't sure what Asimov is talking about. Nor, for that matter, did he expect to volunteer to help with an outbreak here. He stands there, waiting to figure out what his friends are talking about.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 5:19:43 AM

"We wish to ask the Lady's counsel on a matter, and perhaps permission to see what we can do to help," Mundhildur adds.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 6:18:02 AM
Zeoll clarifies.
Asimov mentions the penal colony.
Cyrion hangs in the back.
Elron is confused having not been caught up by the half of the party who talked to the woman.
Mundhildur adds that they’d like to consult the countess and maybe help.

The guard writes down everything and tears off the paper to hand to a younger man in a page’s outfit. He runs off with the note, presumably to deliver it to whomever makes such decisions. There is a 5 minute wait.

The wait ends with a trio of men come back with the page. Two are clearly more guards while the third looks like a butler or official of some sort. Ink stained fingers and a fine outfit marks him as someone who spends a lot of time writing and doing important paperwork. At his signal the gate is opened and he gives a little bow in greeting. ”The countess will see you as soon as she has finished her current meeting. It should not be long, if you will come this way.”

He leads the group through the manor. It’s much like the manor of the Marquis, though bustling with activity. Guards and militia practice their craft in a small courtyard while bureaucrats and pages move through the halls all working on the many things required to run a government. Other than how busy it seems to be it seems fairly normal, with no indications that the place is run by demon worshippers.

The countess seems fond of purple. Many of the guards and people you pass have sigils of a purple field with black roses somewhere on their clothing and there’s the occasional banner or flag with the same design. Probably a family coat of arms of some sort. Even things without the sigil frequently sport the color in many different shades. You are led to a small waiting room with a long table and lavender carpets where you are asked to wait. One guard remains at the door while the other two men leave the room.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 7:46:34 PM

"Hello, sir. We are from elsewhere. Would you be so kind as to tell us the significance of the black roses on the purple background we are seeing everywhere here?" Mundhildur asks the guard.

Elron -- SteveM 
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 10:06:26 PM
Elron figures that the guard is there to see to it that he and his friends don't run amok. So he ponders the best way to run amok. He studies the black roses on people's clothing, as best he can. If he were dressed like them, he could blend right in.

After a minute he realizes Mundhildur has the right of it -- they should learn what they can from the fellow. "Sure is busy here."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 10:28:34 PM
Asimov adds to Munhildur's comment, "Some of us like Cyrion and myself are from wheres that are more else than the others. You might want to look into why that is happening. Kind of strange isn't it how two different people from two markedly different worlds end up in the same third world, though considering Cyrion ended up inside a purple worm I suppose my journey here could have been much worse or rather where I ended up."

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 10:44:14 PM
Zeoll prepares for the meeting with the noble lady. When the guard is distracted talking with the others, the liontaur turns away and casts Guidance and Glibness.



Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+27=34 ; d20+27=30 ;
Thursday April 6th, 2023 7:47:06 AM
Mundhildur asks about the sigil they’ve been seeing.
Elron wonders how he can run amok and if he could blend in if he had a sigil. He comments on how busy it is.
Asimov comments on being more from elsewhere than others and maybe someone should look into that.
Zeoll tries to buff himself without the guard noticing.

The guard seems uncertain how to react to being talked to. After some hesitation he answers, ”The black rose has always been a symbol of our house, though our color’s change to purple only came after the Countess’s birth. As the local count our house is always busy with affairs of state. Laws and government don’t just happen on their own.”

He has nothing to say about Asimov’s comment and if he notices Zeoll casting he makes no sign of it. After about 20 minutes the door opposite of the one you entered opens and a man tells the group, ”The Countess will see you now.”

Entering the audience hall is like walking into another world. The manor as you have seen so far was pleasantly lit by large windows and torches, giving the place a warm, natural feeling. This chamber has no windows, or if there are some they are covered by the thick tapestries lining the walls that display images of great demons and ancient battles. It is lit by great braziers that burn an unnatural violet color, somehow too bright to look directly at yet only shedding a dim purple light through the room.

The hall is wide but short, made to fit far larger delegations than the small party of adventurers. It leads to a small stair that leads to a raised area where a large chair rests, not quite a throne but clearly designed to impress and stand above petitioners. Flanking the chair are two guards in heavy armor, but the great bat wings, unnaturally pale skin, and horns mark them as demon guardians who glower at the party. The Countess herself sits upon the chair, a slim woman in a plain dress with curved horns and cloven hooves for feet. Her skin seems to be a dark, unnatural color, possibly purple though it’s hard to tell if that’s just because of the strange light, and a tail wraps around from behind her to dangle lazily off the front of the chair.

As the party approaches she speaks. ”So adventurers. You say you are here to help. But you are not healers, dedicated to fighting injury and disease, nor does it seem likely news of the plague brought you or you would have arrived a month or more ago. So what brings you to my lands?”

Knowledge: History DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {Though the scenes in the tapestries show fearsome demons they actually depict historical defeats of the forces of evil.}

Knowledge: Planes DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {The guards are actually Succubi, though it is hard to recognize them when made to wear androgynous armor instead of their normal alluring attire. }

Sense motive DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { The bound demon guards are very unhappy. They hate you, they hate the Countess, and a burning rage seethes behind their eyes. Only whatever magic binding them prevents them from going on a rampage, and they will likely take any excuse within those bindings to erupt into violence. You probably shouldn’t do anything that could be considered a threat in any way.}


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+8=17 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+24=37 ;
Thursday April 6th, 2023 1:08:01 PM

KNOW HISTORY (Using my Guidance) 17

SENSE MOTIVE 31

KNOW PLANES 26

Zeoll steps forward, at first just to be polite: "My lady, we arre most pleased and grrateful forr the chance to speak with you, and let me offerr you the grreatest rrespect ... "

This is not only polite, but it is passing a secret message to his friends. Bluff check without Glibness ... 37

What Zeoll wants his friends to understand is that these guards and this person could be the death of us. Be polite and offer NO threats, physical or otherwise.

The liontaur introduces his friends and lets them speak, if they wish.

[OOC: I'll try to make another post later]

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Know History: d20+3=7 ; Know Planes: d20+3=6 ; Sense Motive d20+10=12 ;
Thursday April 6th, 2023 6:53:44 PM
Cyrion seems at peace with the colors. Turning to the Countess, he will share his piece at least, "We are seeking a healer. We were told she had passed this way. We then discovered thata the plague was here, and might be at your Penal Colony as well. In order to visit it, and ascertain what's going on, we needed permission from you, Mam, Countess, um, Mi'lady..." He also offers a short bow in her direction.

OOC: If anyone is watching for the "truth" he is telling the truth as he knows it

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+14=23 ;
Thursday April 6th, 2023 9:52:31 PM
Know History : 23

Asimov chimes in, "We met a local lady in our search and she told us of her plight. She hadn't heard from her brother who works at the penal colony in over a month and she was worried for him. Since we were in the area, we offered to look into the situation and see what may have happened to her brother."

Elron -- SteveM  d20+12=32 ;
Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:35:08 PM
(Sense motive = 32)

Elron shivers at the sight of the demon guards. He doesn't think they have a sense of humor -- even less so than ordinary guards. He does not try to explain anything a the moment.

Elron -- SteveM  d20+12=32 ;
Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:35:12 PM
(Sense motive = 32)

Elron shivers at the sight of the demon guards. He doesn't think they have a sense of humor -- even less so than ordinary guards. He does not try to explain anything a the moment.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:43:04 PM

Zeoll confirms what the others say, and adds that as a greensinger, he has some small healing ability as well.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=11 ;
Friday April 7th, 2023 11:08:35 AM
Zeoll steps forward to speak politely and try to signal his friends to be careful. After they speak he confirms what they say and adds he is a greensinger with some healing ability.
Cryion explains what brought the party to the area.
Asimov mentions what drew their interest to the penal colony.
Elron shivers and thinks the guards have no sense of humor.

”Ah. That makes far more sense. Heroes on a quest getting sidetracked by every unrelated cry for help.” The Countess sounds almost wistful as she leans back and considers, her tail beginning to lazily twitch as she weighs her options. ”I’m afraid I have no good news for you. When we lost contact with our colony we of course considered that the disease may be running rampant there as well. A relief force was gathered and Lady Femu, finished with her efforts on the mainland, accompanied the relief force to the Island.”

Another pause, this time seemingly only for dramatic effect. ”They too have vanished, with all contact lost.”


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Friday April 7th, 2023 11:49:57 PM

"If you allow us, lady, we would be happy to go therre and rresolve the situation."

Elron -- SteveM 
Saturday April 8th, 2023 10:34:01 AM
"No doubt you already have people planning to investigate. If they have thoughts on how to proceed, we would like to hear them if you agree with Zeoll's suggestion that we go there."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Saturday April 8th, 2023 1:03:30 PM

"Lady Hatred, we enjoy aiming to help in difficult circumstances. Perhaps we can see what we might do in an impossible situation," says Mundhildur.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Saturday April 8th, 2023 9:06:23 PM
Cyrion, having spoken his piece steps back to allow the others a chance to talk, he'll also nod at the guard closest to him

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday April 10th, 2023 3:22:30 AM
Asimov says, "Then it is fortuitous we came to you looking into this. Send us out to the Penal Colony. If we make it there perhaps we can rescue Lady Femmu and the previous expedition and bring the survivors back here, while looking into the fate of the woman's brother?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday April 10th, 2023 7:47:50 AM
Zeoll offers to go there and resolve the situation.
Elron suggests they talk to whomever is already planning to investigate.
Mundhildur says they enjoy helping in difficult situations and says they could maybe solve it.
Cyrion has said his piece so stands back. He nods at one of the guards. The guard’s eye twitches.
Asimov says it is fortuitous the party came and they can rescue people and investigate.

The Countess shakes her head at Elron’s suggestion. ”Those best prepared to deal with the problem have already been sent, and I have no doubt you’ll happily waltz in blindly and either solve the problem or vanish into thin air like the last team did.”

She sighs. ”What we need is a way for you to magically contact me to pass on news. Do you happen to know the sending spell? Or any other way of getting the word out of what has happened there.
Frequent contact will allow you to inform me as soon as you discover whatever danger caused loss of contact with the colony and the first team.”


Elron -- SteveM 
Monday April 10th, 2023 7:41:31 PM
"Madam, th' notion of happily vanishing is foreign to me. If I vanish, I plan to be can -- I say, cantankerous about it," Elron calmly explains, before adding, "To your point, I have no means of sendin' a message sayin' so. But I travel with some mighty smart folks. Someone will."

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Monday April 10th, 2023 9:15:34 PM

Zeoll volunteers to use his animal friend, Bill the Eagle, to carry messages back and forth.

[OOC: That seems like an idea that would work, right?]

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Monday April 10th, 2023 10:52:47 PM

Mundhildur asks, "Do you or yours have the means to magically contact us, Lady?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday April 10th, 2023 11:06:18 PM
Asimov says, "It would work better than me sending flying Irony to carry the messages. He can't get beyond a certain range of me without starting to have functional problems but BIll the Eagle has no such limitations."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 6:56:26 AM
Elron comments that he plans on being ornery about vanishing and says one of his friends can probably contact the countess.
Zeoll suggests that Bill the eagle can fly messages back and forth.
Mundhildur asks if the Countess can magically contact the party.
Asimov says Bill would work better then Irony.

The Countess laughs at Elron’s comment before shaking her head. ”I am not capable of casting Sending, nor do I have anyone in my employ who can. If only I did - we could try to contact the missing team and learn what threat lurks on the island. I will send a trusted agent to lead you to the village where you can get passage to the colony. He will stay there to receive your messages so - Bill was it? - Bill will not have to fly all this way each message.”

”I must urge to you the importance of this mission. The loss of the colony would be a huge blow. My superiors will see it as a sign of gross incompetence, especially if I cannot even discover what is causing the problem. They will not hesitate to replace me, which will bode poorly for everyone in the area. Go to the colony, rescue as many survivors as you can, and send back every scrap of information you find about what occurred there. Though I doubt it will influence you know I will reward you handsomely should you succeed.”

This final statement seems to be some sort of dismissal, as a guard emerges from somewhere to politely lead the party back to the waiting room they were in.


Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 6:17:31 PM
Elron waits until they're away from the guards to ask the others, but he's concerned by this talk of superiors. Still, the healer went to the colony, so that's where they need to go. He thanks the countess as they leave.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 8:59:02 PM

Zeoll bows to the lady. "We will not fail, you, miss. But if I may ask, how farr is the island frrom the coastal village? And may we have yourr assistance in the use of a ship to brring us to the island, and a navigatorr who knows the way?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Tuesday April 11th, 2023 9:30:59 PM
Asimov asks, "Any odd history in the area of the colony that you know of?"

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 1:43:41 AM
Cyrion is interested in what Asimov asked, and waits to see what the Countess shares.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 4:59:28 AM

Mundhi listens, thinks to ask more questions, but then decides it might be better to seek additional information elsewhere.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 7:09:41 AM
Elron is concerned about the mentioned superiors but doesn’t want to ask in front of the angry demon guards. He thanks the Countess.
Zeoll asks questions about the island colony
Asimov asks about odd history.
Cyrion waits to see if the Countess responds.
Mundhildur thinks about asking some questions but decides to ask elsewhere.

The Countess silently acknowledges the thanks but not the questions. The demonic guards tighten their grips on their weapons and the polite man trying to lead you away becomes more insistent and nervous. Presumably the party allows themselves to be led out of the room.

Fortunately waiting for them in the side chamber is someone more able to help. An ancient looking man rises from a chair as the party enters and gives a courtly little bow in greeting. ”Ah there are the noble heroes. I am Grand VIzier Jothindalil - everyone just calls me Jordan or Joth. Tell me, what’d you think of our dear Countess? She puts on quite the show doesn’t she?”

His eyes twinkle as he looks over the party. His wrinkled face, white hair, and keen eyes show a great depth of wisdom, and his pointed ears mark him as an elf. To look this old he must be 600-700 years old! ”I heard you asking questions about the island on your way out. The village is about a day out from here, the island a few hours off the coast. I’ll see to all the travel arrangements of course, and your hawk friend should be able to make the flight in an hour or so. The island itself has always been forgettable until the last generation or so when a sudden need for magical reagents drew attention there.”


Elron -- SteveM 
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 8:12:01 PM
Elron listens until Joth starts using strange, thinky words like "reagent." Fortunately there's not much more.

"So Bill can go in an hour, but we can't?" Elron's not too disappointed, having been flightless all of his life. Still, it doesn't seem right that Bill gets to go so soon and he has to wait.

Elron looks to see if Joth has the same purple rose he's been seeing folks here wear. If the countess'es agents in the colony are disappearing, that sounds nefarious.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 9:32:46 PM

Zeoll nods and thanks the fellow. "I'll wrrite a dispatch everry night and have Bill carrry it to you with the day's ending."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Wednesday April 12th, 2023 11:59:16 PM
Asimov asks the Vizier "And why all of a sudden did the island need the magical reagents or didn't they give an explanation?"

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=29 ;
Thursday April 13th, 2023 5:57:53 AM

"Well met, Grand Vizier Jothindalil - Jordan? I am Mundhildur Karadottir. But you may call me Mundhildur, or Mundhi," the Jotun maiden introduces herself.

"'Quite the show'? The Lady does exhibit a sense of drama. If I may ask, she mentioned her superiors. Who might they be? If you cannot tell me now, I can wait.

"Meanwhile, when might a boat or ship be able to take us? Are there any special provisions you could recommend we pick up from here before we sail away?"

As they interact with the Vizier, Mundhi works to see if she might be able to sense his motives (Sense motive: 29 (nat 20)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday April 13th, 2023 8:24:27 AM
Elron stops listening when fancy words are said. He wonders why Bill can leave sooner and looks over the old elf’s clothing.
Zeoll promises to write a dispatch every night
Asimov wonders about the sudden need for reagents.
Mundhildur introduces herself and asks about the superiors and any provisions he might suggest.

Jordan starts to lead the group back through the manor. He wears fine robes of black and red, though a badge of office and the sigil of the house are prominently displayed. He seems to mean well, intent on getting to know the party, answer their questions, and complete the mission. ”Oh no we can leave now, I was saying Bill can make the flight from island to mainland in an hour. There’s a carriage and a week’s supply of provisions being prepared now for you. The recent, ah, change in management is what caused the need for reagents. The country is ruled by several great houses. Each has a series of lesser lords who serve them, who are in turn served by counts and barons. When House Thrune took power with demonic assistance the other great houses began to follow their example to keep their own power intact, then the lesser nobility emulated their own lords. Now with demon summoning becoming a popular pastime of the nobility the spell components to do so became an important resource.

The island has a mine of crystals used in rituals on it, never very efficient before. Mining the crystals there is miserable work and paying people to do it produced few results. It was the lady’s parents who came up with a solution - clemency for prisoners on death row in exchange for doing the work. As miserable as it is it’s better than dying, and production soared. Now that Lady Hatred is in charge a problem at the mine is a serious concern, and the lord she serves - and the high lords above them - will brook no excuse for it continuing to remain inoperative.”

The party reaches the courtyard where they first entered the manor. A carriage, big enough for even Mundhildur, waits there as if they knew the party would need it the moment they stepped inside. Only a man hastily packing one last bag before stepping back ruins the illusion.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday April 13th, 2023 1:17:40 PM
Cyrion, looks at the venerable Elf, "Jordan, is this work hard and the prisoners die often, and are there other things living on the island we need to watch out for?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Thursday April 13th, 2023 8:48:14 PM

Zeoll asks that someone at the coastal village be assigned to receive his eagle's notes.

"Bill is way smarrterr than the averrage eagle, so he'll know to fly back afterr deliverring his note. But a little meat and waterr would not go amiss."

(Boosted Bill's Int with his 4 HD advance.)

Elron -- SteveM 
Thursday April 13th, 2023 11:08:08 PM
"I take it these crystals are found in other parts o' th' country, too. Those controlled by otha' houses, I mean. I can see how that would make things touchy. Are otha' houses likely t' be behind th' trouble?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Thursday April 13th, 2023 11:37:54 PM
Asimov says, "So let me get this straight the mine produces raw materials needed to keep the demons in check and with the mine being potentially out of order how long until the demons run amok? Could any unbound demons allied with the bonded demons be behind the problem? Did any demon ever slip its binding and escape in the history of House Thrune?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday April 14th, 2023 6:50:13 AM
Cyrion asks about how bad the work is and if there are others living on the island.
Zeoll asks that someone in the village be assigned to receive Bill’s notes and comments on his intelligence.
Elron asks about other mines and if other houses could be behind the problem.
Asimov wonders if the lack of crystals means bound demons might be freed and if unbound demons might be behind it all.

As the party loads up and heads out Jordan considers the various theories proposed by the party. ”I will be happy to meet and treat Bill when he returns with each message. It will be my job to decide if anything needs to be done should you send any particularly urgent news.

While the crystals are used to summon and bind demons, such spells do not have to be renewed with fresh crystals - that’s another spell with other material components. The most likely outcome is no one can summon demons if they can’t get any crystals - something we all agree would be a good thing, but as said the nobility won’t stand for it and it will cause trouble.

A rival house disrupting things is a possibility. Certainly some are ambitious enough. It would be incredibly risky for them though, as if any evidence was found implicating them head will roll.”

The trip to the coastal town is pleasant and relaxing. Jothindalil is an amazing and entertaining storyteller, with anecdotes and tales from over 600 years of service to the Countess’s house. He regales the party with epic tales of ancient battles, amusing tales of the absurdities of the nobility, and heart wrenching tales of lost love and great tragedy.

He’s also a good listener whenever the party has one of their own tales to share. The road is well maintained and the countryside pleasant to look at, overall making the trip go by in a flash. At about the halfway point the carriage stops in a pleasant little town to eat at an end. Jordan seems quite familiar with it and offers suggestions on what to order if anyone seems uncertain.

As the party eats he asks a question. ”I have a thought experiment for you. I’ve told you some of our houses history. We’ve always strived to do what is best for our people. If you were a middling noble, with enough power to improve things but not enough to resist the more powerful houses, what would you do were your country taken over by devil worshippers?”


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Friday April 14th, 2023 8:42:24 AM

"Arre we tallking demons orr devils?" Zeoll asks. "But in the end, it makes me no neverrmind. The answerr is, arre you, oh hypothetical noble, doing evil? If you arre, then stop it, even if it costs you yourr position and powerr, even if it forrces you into exile. If you arre not doing evil, then you can brreathe easy. Prrovide an example forr otherrs of what it means to do rright, and trry to do what you can to mitigate the evil of otherrs, surre. I would say, though, that the firrst rresponsibility of nobles is to those overr whom they rrule. If you can avoid doing evil yourrself while prroviding health and prrosperrity to yourr people, then you have achieved success in yourr calling, rregarrdless of the example set by otherrs."

Elron -- SteveM 
Friday April 14th, 2023 5:01:05 PM
"I always -- I say, always heard tell that demons an' devils is givin' t' perverting any instructions they are bound t' follow. Don't know for sure, can't do that sort o' thing. But it seems t' me that there's a risk t' this here Lord Hypothetic. He may be a great guy, but don't let th' countess be too close t' him if an' when his control o' the magic starts t' slip. She seems like a nice lady."

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Friday April 14th, 2023 10:14:05 PM
Cyrion shakes his head, "No one should make deals with demons or devils; they always have a way out of those deals and cause mischief and worse while they are around. I've met one, and even though he was 'controlled' he had a way of making things happen for his amusement, and it was never pretty."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday April 17th, 2023 12:00:48 AM
Asimov is introspective. "Where I am from there really aren't demons or devils as you have them here per se. I mean there are such things as Mantisaurs, Raptidors and Primals but they are kind of beasts. Of course we have a bunch of technology that you guys don't and what I knew as technology is essentially magic here so I mean I guess if you could bind and harness demons and devils to do good, wouldn't that ultimately be a good thing? Forcing evil to do good?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Monday April 17th, 2023 1:51:46 AM

After listening to her friends' replies, Munhildur answers the Vizier. "I would beseech aid from the heavens above to banish those summoned from below. I would summon angels, that the dark might be driven out by the light."

After a pause, she says, "The best thing that one can do when dealing with the devilish or demonic is to invoke the holy powers to rebuke the powers of the dark ones. Dealing with them otherwise smacks of foolishness. You don't negotiate with them. You banish or destroy, or do what else you might in order to rid the Wold of them, or at least drive them out of your realm."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday April 17th, 2023 10:03:56 PM
(OOC: checking in)

Asimov continues to reflect on the differences between where he came from and where he is now.

Elron -- SteveM 
Monday April 17th, 2023 10:49:59 PM
Elron doesn't much do thought experiments. He mostly just pokes the bear to see what happens.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 6:09:54 AM
Zeoll answers that they should be an example to others. They should do what is right and do what they can to prevent others from doing evil.
Elron comments on the difficulties of making deals with demons and devils.
Cyrion declares that no one should make deals with demons or devils regardless.
Asimov talks about where he’s from and the lack of such beings there. He posits that if such creatures could be used for good then shouldn’t that be a good thing?
Mundhildur suggests that angelic aid should be enlisted, to fight and banish the demons from the realm.

The old elf smiles and nods at Zeolls answer, and gives a raised eyebrow to some of the others. ”So you would decry the summoning of demons, and in doing so undermine those who seized power and could easily eliminate you? Summon forth angels to do battle, when your enemies are far more capable of such summonings then you?

Such answers may work for an adventuring type. When you rely on yourself and a few others then risking the wrath of authority only risks yourself. Being a ruler is more complicated than that however - you must not only consider your own morals, but the protection of the people you are duty bound to serve.

Open defiance, even with angelic assistance, almost certainly means war and the destruction of those you are sworn to protect. So regardless of personal opinion or plans, you at least must appear to be loyal lest you be removed. So how does one do what good you can within your power without drawing the ire of the ruling class?”

He spreads his hands and smiles. ”Why, you put on a show. And you must admit, Lady Hatred puts on a good show, as did her parents before her.”


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 11:44:54 AM

'Cerrtainly, the highest duty of an arristocrrat is to protect and supporrt those overr whom one rrules. I wish your lady all success in that. and to the extent we can help in that noble goal, we arre on the same side, I deem."

"But let us move frrom the hypothetical to the prractical. Please tell us of the arrrangements for water trransporrt, I hope that a ship will await us off the coast of the island while we deal with the situation?"

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 10:46:01 PM
Elron is confused. "Were those demon guards not demons?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 11:26:43 PM
Asimov says, "So hypothetically say one wanted to put on a show...does one use illusions, angels disguised as demons or real demons just bound to do good things?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 5:49:47 AM

"A good show? Subterfuge? How about a righteous show once in a while?" She does not carry on more on the topic however beyond that.

As they draw closer, Mundhi asks if they might be told anything as to what they might expect to find ahead.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 6:28:03 AM
Zeoll agrees on the highest duty of nobility and turns to more practical discussion.
Elron is confused and asks if the demons were not demons.
Asimov wonders how the show is put on.
Mundhildur seems unconvinced saying they should put on a righteous show but drops the topic.

Jordan refuses to give details on the show his Countess is apparently putting on. Instead he takes up the more practical topic Zeoll suggested as the party finishes their food and heads out.

Jordan explains that there’s a small fishing village where a ship is kept to make runs to and from the island. It has a well manned ship that shuttles prisoners and supplies back and forth and a small barracks in town to house the men when they are not making a trip. The ship will drop off the party and bring enough supplies to stay several days while the party investigates, just in case they have to make a quick exit. They will be delivered to the main camp, a walled staging area where everyone sleeps and eats before going out to the different mining areas each day. The island has thick jungles and some dangerous natural predators, preventing prisoners from trying to sneak away and survive in the wild, and the only way off and on the island is the landing - coral reefs prevent ships from approaching the island from other directions.

The remainder of the trip passes by uneventfully. It’s about sundown when the group pulls up into the small fishing town Jordan mentioned. It’s a quiet hamlet, maybe a dozen buildings all together, and it looks like people are already getting ready for bed. The arrival of a fancy carriage from the countess draws no notice - it seems they frequently get such visitors delivering prisoners, guards, or supplies. The party is offered space in the guard barracks to sleep before they head out in the morning. The cots inside are simple, but comfortable, though only sized for medium creatures.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 12:59:08 PM
Cyrion is fine with napping against a wall ... he doesn't really need as much sleep as his friends

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+21=25 ;
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 6:54:58 PM

Zeoll spends the evening subtly chatting with the village inhabitants. Has there been any strange signs, lights, or sounds from the direction of the island? Any strangers appearing nearby? Or strange creatures? Anything odd wash up on the shore?

Diplomacy to gather info ... 25

The greensinger calls up a few rat swarms and uses Speak with Animals to ask similar questions.

And he has Bill the Eagle fly around just keeping an eye open.

Elron -- SteveM 
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 8:12:29 PM
Mundhildur can use Elron's matress if she wants -- he roosts, anyway.

He's interested in hearing more about these predators, if they might have to face some.

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Wednesday April 19th, 2023 11:11:44 PM
Asimov takes a cot and he instructs Irony to stand guard over all night while his master sleeps.



The Colony

The Colony


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday April 20th, 2023 8:16:48 AM
Cryrion is fine napping with a wall.
Zeoll gathers information, asking about any signs of trouble that could be seen from the shore.
Elron wants to know more of the predators and roosts so someone can use his bed.
Asimov sets Irony to guard him as he sleeps.

Zeoll turns up no information, which is itself informative. It seems there have been no signs visible from land that anything is wrong. The first sign of trouble was when the ship went to deliver supplies and no one came to pick them up. Attempts to get the attention of anyone from inside failed and the gates were sealed, preventing access. Unwilling to try to force the gates, in case they broke quarantine or were attacked by enemies hiding inside, the crew sailed back and reported the problem.

The team sent in later managed to get into the fortifications and reported finding no one there. They left to search the rest of the island, but after a week the captain had to order the ship sail back home lest they run out of food.

Elron asks about the dangerous animals and learns of plants that try to throttle passersby and great wolves and apes that live there and can be very territorial.

In the morning the party loads up on the ship and heads out. The captain and crew are pleasant professionals, doing the job well and answering any questions politely. Soon enough the island is looming in the distance - a green dot on the horizon. As they get closer they can see a densely forested land with pearly white beaches. The ship sails a complicated route through the reefs that no one can see hidden underwater to a long pier where the party can disembark.

You have arrived.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday April 20th, 2023 1:44:01 PM
Cyrion turns to the boatmen, "Thank you for delivering us here, I feared that you would be reluctant to do so."

Elron -- SteveM 
Thursday April 20th, 2023 11:30:19 PM
Elron happily asks questions. "How long will it take us t' reach the island? . . . What types o' fish are caught in this area? Are they shore to be tasty? Does the crew have a reel passion for fishin'? . . . How do you navigate th' boat t' reach th'island safely? . . . What kind o' weather patterns are common in this area? . . . If we pass other boats will they wave to us? . . . Is there any particular type of gear or equipment that is needed for mining on th'island? . . . How deep is th' water beneath the boat? . . . Have there been any accidents or mishaps during previous trips t' th'island? . . . Are there any interesting landmarks or natural features on th'island that I should know about? . . . Do they have a net profit from the fishing and mining activities?"


Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+13=27 ; d20+6=22 ;
Thursday April 20th, 2023 11:34:29 PM
Asimov and Irony investigate the debarkation point.

Perception Asimov - 27
Perception Irony - 22; note Irony is flying in the air

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Friday April 21st, 2023 6:04:17 AM
Mundhildur makes sure she has plenty of throwing rocks for her bag. She attended to all that they were told.

She had slept on the floor. The beds were too small. She did thank Elron for his offer, though.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday April 21st, 2023 6:54:32 AM
Cryion thanks the crew for bringing them as he had feared they would be reluctant.
Elron asks all the questions.
Asimov and Irony examine the debarkation point.
Mundhildur makes sure she has plenty of throwing rocks.

The crew answer some of Elron’s questions, but when it becomes clear he will never shut up they politely say they are busy and ignore him. Asimov detects no dangers at the docks. The docks extend from near the south wall of the colony.

Deepmar Penal Colony occupies a stretch of land at the top of a low hillock along the southern coast of the island, a 25-foot-tall wooden palisade surrounding the buildings within. The gates are sealed - it seems the previous team climbed the wall to get inside.


Elron -- SteveM 
Friday April 21st, 2023 4:56:20 PM
"Mundhildur, d'you think you could throw me t' th' top o' that palisade?" Elron plans to drop down on the other side after getting a good look from the top.

If it's the spiky sort of palisade, this could get more difficult. . . Elron pauses a moment, pulls a rope from his gear, and holds onto one end while the other end goes up and ties itself off. Then he can climb up and see what's on the other side, spiky or not.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Friday April 21st, 2023 10:36:27 PM
Zeoll is already glad he has Bill the eagle and not Bill the Camel. He has Bill fly up, scout around, and report back. If the bird indicates it has seen anything interesting, he'll use a Speak with Animals (the domain ability) to get the run down.

Meanwhile, if anyone wants help climbing, Zeoll will inspire competence for a +3 bonus and a +1 from Guidance, total +4.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Perc Check: d20+10=16 ;
Saturday April 22nd, 2023 4:49:19 PM
Cyrion will scout out the gate and the area around it ... looking for anything out of the ordinary

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=10 ; d20+11=29 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 12:02:07 AM
"I could throw you, Elron." If he wants her to, she does. But not very well. "Let me try again." The second time, it is a very good throw. She does ensure he has a rope tied on to him prior to her throwing attempts, so he can be halted before he falls all the way to the ground on the other side.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday April 24th, 2023 7:34:53 AM
Elron asks to be thrown over the wall. The top is… sort of spikey? The top of the stakes are carved to a point but a very wide point that’s more visual than functional, with more than enough space to squeeze through.
Zeoll has Bill do a fly over.
Cyrion examines the gate and the area around it.
Mundhildur throws Elron up, missing the first time and succeeding the second.

Cyrion finds nothing interesting, which in and of itself interesting. There are no marks on the gate or signs of forced entry or trouble. It has a large, elaborate looking lock that looks like it requires a key of some sort. There are no marks indicating anyone passed this way at all recently.

Elron splats cartoonishly against the wall on the first throw but the second gets him to the top where he can cling and scout before dropping in. He and Bill both see about a dozen buildings inside the colony. It’s quiet and there are few signs of disturbances. They at least get a good look at the layout and can share with the party (attaching a map), and a good perception check from either might indicate the point of interest they should visit first.

Deepmar Map,


Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=32 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 8:02:43 PM
If he can, Elron opens or at least unbars the gate for the others. After that, he looks around. (Perception = 32)

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+13=19 ; d20+6=14 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 11:13:31 PM
Asimov and Irony keep looking around for potential threats.

(OOC: I think I forgot to hit submit yesterday...lol)

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+12=28 ;
Monday April 24th, 2023 11:19:18 PM
Assuming Elron can get us in, Zeoll suggests that we just stick together and tackle each building one at a time. He looks for tracks or other clues outside. Survival with Guidance 28!

Then, Standard procedure for each building: listen, look, enter, investigate.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Monday April 24th, 2023 11:46:31 PM
Cyrion will follow his friends once the gate is opened, and draws Carver from it's sheath on his back.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 3:59:50 AM

If someone is unable to open the gate, then Mundhildur assists her mates in climbing up one side and down the other using knotted ropes. If she does climb, she looks about to get a good overview.

"I'm interested in those two buildings, for starters." She indicates what on the map are called A17 and A4.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 7:01:14 AM
Elron tries to open the gate.
Asimov and Irony keep watch.
Zeoll is all ready to look for clues.
Cyrion is ready to follow everyone.
Mundhildur helps everyone climb the fence.

Elron finishes going up and over and moves to the gate, but as stated it is not barred, it has an actual lock built into it, elaborate and looking hard to unlock without a key. Fortunately the rope tied around him is still trailing behind so if he can find a place to tie it off the others can climb in. Everyone make a climb check please so we know if anyone rolls a 1 and pratfalls before the make it on the 2nd try.

Once everyone does get in Zeoll takes a look around. He notices relatively fresh tracks of some large beast - it must have climbed the wall. It leads past a chicken coop, where some blood and feathers indicate it had a snack, and then towards a large building that has it’s door wide open.


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20=19 ; d20=17 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+24=30 ;
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 7:40:57 PM
Climb checks: 19 and 17.

Easily mastering the ascent, Zeoll chuckles. "Ha! I'm not so old as all that! Therre I go!"

On the other side, Zeoll sees the creature's tracks and quietly motions the group toward the door.

He looks at the tracks to tell if they are a natural animal, magical beast, or ... something else. Know Nature 30, Know Arcana 24.

Some fell thing may be within," the liontaur whispers, "So let us buff up quietly and then enterr. Let me go firrst, to trry to use my soothing music on it."

The taur is ready to sing and soothe the beast. If it turns out to be an animal or magical beast, Zeoll's Perform check acts as a Diplomacy check to change its attitude.

Perform Sing 30.

Elron -- SteveM  d20+12=15 ;
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 10:10:02 PM
Elron rushes to the chicken coop to see if anyone there can be saved. After checking that out, he stealthily follows Zeoll's lead (well, somewhat stealthily with a 15).

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+6=17 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+6=16 ;
Tuesday April 25th, 2023 11:07:24 PM
Irony flies over the gate.
Asimov considers using one of his jetpacks to do the same but decides its limited fuel is better saved for soemthing else and then climbs and follows the others.

Both he and irony continue to keep an eye out.

Perception: 23 - Asimov
Perception: 16 - Irony

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80  d20+10=13 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+9=10 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 4:22:46 AM

[The dice roller does not love Mundhildur today]

The Jotunar accompanies the others. When Zeoll sings, she begins to join him - but quickly drops the attempted harmony, as it did not seem harmonious.

Her perception is good enough for her to observe that there is ground beneath her feet.

[OOC: Which building number is the large one with the wide open door?]

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Climb: 13 and 12 (both succeed the DC5)
Perception: 10 (nat 1)
Perform, singing: 9

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 8:22:07 AM
Zeoll tires to figure out what kind of animal it is from the tracks. It seems to be some large ape like creature - it’s prints show it walks on hands and feat, though the tracks are somewhat confused so it’s probably not a normal ape or gorilla.
Elron rushes to the chicken coop (A6). The wood and wire coop was probably once large enough to hold a few dozen chickens, but now most seem to have flown the coop - he can see several wandering around the outpost. Only two hens remain in the coop itself, sitting on their eggs and giving the larger rooster man a curious look.
Asimov considers using a jetpack to clear the gate but decides against it.
Mundhildur tries to help with the singing and perceiving but isn’t feeling it at the moment.

The building is A3, and it’s door is ajar. A sign hanging over it depicts a frothy mog, a plate, and eating utensils. Inside are several long trestle tables, around which are scattered broken plates, forks, spoons, and a few wooden mugs.

A large apelike creature on the far side of the hall beating on a door there that leads to another part of the building - probably a kitchen since this room looks like a dining hall. It has matted white fur, an extra pair of arms, explaining why it’s trail looked so odd, and its eyes grow a strange, unnatural blue color. It notices the party and glares at them, but Zeoll’s music keeps it from deciding they’re a threat or rival to be challenged. It slams a fist at the door again as it glares, and the party hears someone inside screaming in fear.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 2:35:08 PM

The giantess, at the moment at her normal height of 7'4", backs out, whispering to Azimov she is going to find another entrance, and hustles to the opposite side of the building. If she finds a door, she will try to open it. If there are no doors, she will look for windows.

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=26 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 2:36:56 PM
Forgot to roll perception. Ah, 26 is much better than her earlier roll. Seeing the white 6-limbed ape helped to wake her up.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 7:43:21 PM

Having made it more friendly, Zeoll uses his bardic performance to first fascinate the four-armed ape (that's a move action), and then to offer a magical suggestion (standard action). It's a DC19 Will save to fascinate the creature, and if that fails, a DC19 Will save or to be suggested.

If the save vs suggestion fails, Zeoll can continue to try the ability once per round thereafter.

Zeoll's suggestion is that the ape and Zeoll and Zeoll's friends are good friends.

If this all works, Zeoll casts goodberries and offers some to the ape.



Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+13=20 ; d20+6=22 ;
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 11:33:44 PM
Asimov and Irony look for other entrances that Munhildur could potentially use. (OOC: didn't post but Asimov rolled a 17 for climb so he did make it over the gate last time)

Perception: 20 - Asimov
Perception: 22 - Irony

Elron -- SteveM 
Wednesday April 26th, 2023 11:34:04 PM
"Just what I always wanted. My own little bunny rabbit. I will name him John Carter, and I will hug him and pet him and squeeze him..."

Elron has no real interest in hugging a white ape with so many arms, but approaches within no closer than 15 feet of it to get a different perspective on it and whoever is trapped behind the door. He prepares to retreat if it approaches aggressively.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=7 ; d20=5 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 7:39:29 AM
The Twins remember that they exist, and therefore should have made a roll to climb the rope like everyone else. Fortunately they are able to make the climb.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+2=12 ; d20+2=18 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 7:51:19 AM
Mundhildur moves around to look for a back entrance.
Zeoll tries to fascinate and suggest the creature.
Asimov and Irony join Mundhildur.
Elron talks about having his own rabbit. He gets a little close to the ape.
The Twins exist again briefly.

Mundhildur and Asimov quickly find a back door leading to the kitchen inside the building. The sunlight shining through the door and window provides plenty of light but at first there doesn't seem to be anyone there. Then something makes a noise causing the voice to scream again, now clearly female, and a large barrel to shake slightly. It seems she is hiding, badly, inside it.

On the other side of the door in the dining room the Girallon (that’s what it’s called, going to start using it’s name now) seems to calm down slightly more. It lowers itself from its hind legs to all six limbs with a loud thump, which causes the voice in the next room to cry out again. Wincing the animal roars and slams it’s whole body into the door, which cracks the frame and causes it to push in the wrong way some, though it still holds. (Failed first same, made 2nd)


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Thursday April 27th, 2023 11:54:50 AM

Zeoll decides to break out the big gun. Hopefully since the Girallon is more or less friendly to him, the spell will be more effective*. He casts Charm Monster. The will save DC is 21, and if it works, Zeoll asks the creature to come over to him and have a treat. If it does not understand, he will walk over to it, take it by the hand, and lead it away from the door.

Then he casts Goodberry and gives a few to the beast.

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*The spell description includes this clause: "If the creature is currently being threatened or attacked by you or your allies, however, it receives a +5 bonus on its saving throw." With the fascinate and the lack of attacking, Zeoll hopes it will not apply in this situation.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday April 27th, 2023 2:21:36 PM
Once he's over the wall, Cyrion will follow his friends with Carver drawn. Seeing the footprints, he's worried at the size of them .. once they see the beast, Cyrion mutters, more to himself than anyone, "What happened to all the normal monsters, the Gods must hate us."

OOC: Sorry, got busy the last few days .. he'll hold his action until he figures out what's gonna happen with the Girallon

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=15 ; d20+9=24 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 6:59:28 PM

Mundhi opens the door, taking care to note whether it opens inward or outward. If it does not readily open, she asks Asimov, "Are you good at unlocking doors?" If he says he can, she'll let him try it.

If it does open, she steps in (7'4", so as not to bust the floor), and approaches the barrel. "Sweetheart, we are here to help you," she speaks quietly. "Don't be afraid - we'll protect you. My name is Mundhildur. Who are you? Mind if I lift the lid? Or do you want to do that on your own?"

"Oh - that furry fellow is noisy. Irony, want to form a blockade in case he manages to get through? We have someone to protect."

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Perception: 15
Sense Motive: 24

Elron -- SteveM  d20+12=29 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 7:40:47 PM
Elron uses the closest furniture for cover. From there he tries to stealthily move to whatever cover is closest to the creature without alerting it. (Stealth = 29) Hopefully it will respond to Zeoll, but he will act if it breaks through the door.

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+20=27 ;
Thursday April 27th, 2023 9:24:13 PM
Asimov says, "Yes, I can handle locks."

He then tells Irony to do as Mundhildur suggests and provide a meat shield as he sets to work on the lock.

Disable Device: 27

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=17 ;
Friday April 28th, 2023 6:17:30 AM
Zeoll tries to charm the monster.
Cyrion wonders where all the normal monsters went
Mundhildur tries the door. It opens inward easily. She speaks soothingly to whomever is hiding.
Elron takes cover and is prepared to attack should things turn violent.
Asimov is ready to pick the lock if needed.

Zeoll’s spell seems to work. At the very least his soothing voice and offer of food brings it over to him and away from the door. It munches on a goodberry. Something seems…. Off about it still, but it’s close enough for Zeoll to examine.

Mundhildur checks the barrel, also being quiet and soothing. The lid pops open slightly and a middle aged woman looks up. She seems intimidated by Mundhildur’s size. ”Who are you? What’s going on?”


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Friday April 28th, 2023 1:36:30 PM

"As I said, my name is Mundhildur. I know, I'm a big girl, but I mean you no harm, so do not be afraid, please. This is Asimov, and his metal man, Irony. We are here to find out what has been happening. Also, at the moment, some of our friends are on the other side of the door that was just bashed, trying to calm down or otherwise deal with the furry white girallon.

"Now, your turn. Who are you? And, what can you tell us about what has been going on around here?"

Then she adds, "Can I help you out of the barrel, or do you want to do that on your own?" She will go with whatever the woman says on that count.
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I'm sticking with the Sense Motive of 24 that was rolled in the last post.

Edit: Fixed hp in header

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+13=23 ; d20+24=36 ; d20+14=27 ;
Friday April 28th, 2023 8:49:18 PM

While the Girallon has his snack, Zeoll looks him (is it a him?) over carefully and mutters a little prayer for guidance.

Know Nature 23 (with guidance)
Sense Motive 36
Perception 27

Hopefully he can figure out what it is that is so puzzling.

Elron -- SteveM 
Saturday April 29th, 2023 8:45:45 AM
Elron maintains a position between the white ape and the door it had been battering, watching to see that it doesn't attack Zeoll. He wonders about having heard a person on the other side of the door, since he'd thought the place had already . . . Well, if there's one, there may be more.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Saturday April 29th, 2023 11:33:29 AM
Cyrion will sheath Carver and slowly approach Zeoll and the white ape ... "You think your friend would be ok with me checking his hands for any damage. I know some things about healing, but I'm not a holy man."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday May 1st, 2023 12:37:28 AM
Asimov says to the barrel dweller, "Hi, I'm Asimov and the flying metal construct is Irony. We're here to help."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday May 1st, 2023 7:29:05 AM
Mundhildur introduces the group and asks some questions.
Zeoll examines the Girallon.
Elron is a bit confused as to having heard someone and keeps guard on the door.
Cyrion approaches carefully and asks about maybe treating the apes wounds.
Asimov says they’re here to help.

Zeoll looks over the animal and it’s clear that something is very wrong. The glowing blue eyes are not natural he’s sure, it has a discolored bald spot on it’s head, and it seems mentally incapacitated somehow. It fumbles a little with the simple task of eating berries and it’s wild eyes seem constantly on the lookout for some invisible threat - Cyrion’s slow approach almost sets it off and it seems to react violently to any loud noise.

Fortunately Zeoll’s magic seems to have penetrated whatever haze the animal’s mind is under and he can probably lead it away an out of the colony. Further attempts at treatment/examination are likely not possible - in it’s current state of mind it would no doubt consider even a gentle touch an attack and respond with extreme violence.

In the kitchen the woman looks doubtfully at the strange group. With the ape no longer trying to break down the door she's calmed down a little, but she's very nervous and confused, you might want to try to calm her some more and convince her you're a friend (diplomacy). ”I don’t know what’s going on. Everyone seems to have vanished since last night.”


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+2=18 ;
Monday May 1st, 2023 1:42:42 PM

"Huh. Well, we were asked to come here to find out what's going on. People who were sent a short time ago to investigate have not been heard from.

"We are a group of adventurers - you still want to stay in that barrel? I've told you my name twice already, so let's not repeat that. You've heard my friends' names twice, as well. We are trying to find a healer, a woman, to help a little girl, the daughter of a nobleman, and we care a great deal for her, and think the healer might be a key to helping to cure the lass.

"I'm not going to say 'don't be afraid,' again, because that's your choice that this point. But you know more than us, in some sense, because you have been here, and we just arrived.

"So, how many people were here? You don't have to be precise, but just give us a rough idea. What have you been doing in this place? What did you see or hear happening recently? Aside from the big white ape that was after you - sounds like he's been quieted down - are you aware of other invaders?

"Can I ask your name? Help us understand. We just may have saved your life. Perhaps you can put a tiny bit of trust that we are not here to hurt you?"

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Diplomacy: 18

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Monday May 1st, 2023 6:30:01 PM

Zeoll is sad to leave his new friend behind, and even sadder to see it in such a state. "Therre, therre," he says soothingly to the damaged beast.

Speaking a calm, melodious voice designed to not set off the ape, Zeoll tells his friends, "I wish we could trry magic to rremove enchantments and mental contrrols. And I wish we could take the time to trreat this beast's injurries. But this situation speaks a deep urrgency in my soul, and I deem we cannot afforrd the time."

Zeoll leads the monster out of the camp and sets it free outside. He tells it he will try to return to help it soon, if he can. He does not know if it understands, but that's OK either way.

Zeoll tries to figure out how it came to enter the walled camp. Did it just climb?

Elron -- SteveM 
Monday May 1st, 2023 8:23:05 PM
Elron can do nothing to help the ape, except possibly whap it on the head in the hope that it would have a sudden change of mental state. But he doesn't think his friends would want to risk that, or they'd have already whapped the ape themselves. He trails behind it as far as the door to the outside, then returns to the inner door that the creature had been attacking.

He raps softly on the door and calls out, "It's gone now."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday May 1st, 2023 10:56:01 PM
Asimov says, "You say everyone has disappeared overnight? Could you clarify? Did they just vanish, leave any traces? Who exactly is everybody?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 7:23:59 AM
Mundhildur explains the situation.
Zeoll is sad he can’t stay with or help the giant ape monster. He leads it towards the edge of the camp, worried they don’t have time to treat the creature more fully.
Elron reflects that he can’t do anything but hit the ape on the head. He lets the others know it’s gone.
Asimov asks about everyone vanishing.

There is no obvious exit for the Girallon to take, but leading it to the wall seems to get the idea across and it climbs up the log fence like, well, a monkey up a tree, vanishing from sight.

Back in the kitchen the woman seems to relax some, especially when Elron announces the monster is gone. She stands up straighter and takes the lid off fully instead of just peaking at the party from a crack. ”Well I was making lunch for the guards and the prisoners. Mary cut herself and I was fetching a bandage. Then the next thing I know it’s evening and I’m sitting by the chicken coop. I get up and look around but no one is here and I get scared and decide to hide in here where there’s food until someone shows up. Then this morning the giant monkey monster shows up and I’ve been hiding in this barrel all day.”

Her claim that it was only last night that everyone vanished is very clearly false. Even ignoring the fact that the loss of contact with the colony was a month or more ago, a thick layer of dust covers everything, indicating it’s been unoccupied for at least a few weeks.


Elron -- SteveM  d20+9=20 ;
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 7:12:02 PM
"So, you were one place, and th' next thing you know you were in anotha' place at a diff'rent time? I've had nights like that." Elron ponders what this could mean, and whether it had anything to do with the ape was acting.

But . . . "I've got nothin'. Why don't you thinky folks ponder this one while I look around outside?" Elron goes out and looks for tracks, to see if something else might be moving around the place.

(survival = 20)

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 8:00:10 PM
Cyrion is somewhat sad to see the Girralon go, knowing it was wounded. His head snaps around when he hears the lady share that "everyone" had vanished. Not wanting to scare her, he'll stay out side the cave, but ask her, "Where we all your friends, and you said prisoners? The front gate hasn't been opened and is still locked. We had to climb over a wall to get this far."

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+24=41 ;
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 8:00:51 PM

Aware that as a big person he may scare her, Zeoll simply listens. but he tries to figure out if she realizes her story does not hold water. Does she know she is lying?

Sense Motive 41

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=20 ; d20+9=17 ;
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 9:06:48 PM

"What is your name?" Mundhildur insists, for the fourth time seeking the woman's identity. Though she has part of it - she cooked for others. And reports she was trying to help Mary with a wound.

She takes a step, runs her finger over a counter, and turns to show the dust on the fingertip to the woman. "Why is the kitchen so dusty, if yesterday people, besides you, were here?" She follows the woman's facial expressions closely, as well as seeing what she does with her hands.

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Sense motive: 20 - Trying to figure out whether the woman is deliberately lying, or believes what she is saying. Maybe she went through some sort of time gap or displacement - or, what?
Perception: 17 to note dust. Also, she looks to see if any evidence of dried blood can be spotted in the kitchen - any dark brown spots on the floor or work counters?

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 11:55:22 PM
Asimov says, "I think you missed a lot more time than you thought. You may remember lunch as the last date before you lost time, but the next evening you remembered after that might not have been right after that noon. Look at all this dust and we from the outside haven't heard from your colony for a month."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 6:58:45 AM
Elron comments he’s had nights like that and looks for tracks.
Cryion is sad to see the ape go and asks about more details.
Zeoll doesn’t get too close but tries to get a read on the woman’s intentions.
Mundhildur asks the woman’s name for a 4th time. She also asks about the dust and checks for dried blood.
Asimov points out that she probably lost way more time then she thinks she did.

As for tracks and blood there are some signs of blood, but only in places you’d expect to find old blood in a kitchen, such as a section of counter likely used as a meat preparation station. Outside the only intelligible tracks seem to belong to the ape monster and the wandering chickens - it’s possible the woman has been here longer than she says.

She finally gives her name. ”Delbina Rask.” She starts to try to answer Cyrion’s question, but seems to lose her train of thought. She’s probably referring to the employees and workers of the penal colony.

Several people try to get a read on the woman. She looks very confused and frightened as the absurdities of her story are pointed out to her. She seems honest, but very confused, uncertain, and somewhat paranoid, as if any little thing might be a threat to her.

To Zeoll these symptoms are very familiar - they could all explain the Girralon’s activity as well. It was very confused and reacted violently to little things as if paranoid. It went from completely focused on Zeoll to smashing at doors again the moment Delbina made another loud noise, though his music swiftly drew its attention back again. It struggled to do simple things, like eating the berries, much like this poor woman seems to be struggling to answer simple questions like what her name is or who her friends were.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Heal check: d20+13=29 ;
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 3:08:28 PM
Cyrion notices that the lady is stuggling to answer his friends questions, and that she also seems to have lost time, based on the amount of dust here. He will attempt to determine if her ailment is physical or mental in nature

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 8:51:39 PM
Zeoll whispers to his friends that the girralon had unnatural glowing blue eyes and a discolored bald spot on its head. "Cyrrion, look forr the same signs in this woman, if you would, please."

Quietly, the liontaur suggests taking her back to the ship after we have learned all we can. Unless we suspect she may be ... contagious?

Elron -- SteveM 
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 10:05:58 PM
"No sign o' no one else out there," Elron says when he returns. "An' she seems t' be gettin' over whatever happened. I think she'd be safer on th' ship. You don't s'pose she's been voodooed by one of them demons, do you?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+17=26 ; d20+17=21 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2023 2:45:15 AM
Asimov pulls out his magic detector and gives the room and Delbina a once-over.

Know[Arcana]: 26
Spellcraft: 21

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Thursday May 4th, 2023 3:55:13 AM

"Well, Delbina Rask, thank you for telling us what you have perceived. I think you say what you believe to be so. Yet there are details that make me think there is more going on here than you, or we, understand. It might be that bits and pieces of detail will pop into your memory. Please tell us when such occurs. Tell us what you remember, if you do.

She walks to a window. "My friends have mentioned a boat. It might be a good idea to let you find a measure of safety onboard, so long as it has not yet pushed off. Would you mind, though, first taking a bit of time to show us around this little fort?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday May 4th, 2023 7:19:27 AM
Cyrion examines Delbina (please include rolls in the body of your post - I almost missed your heal check)
Zeoll tells of some physical signs that should be checked and suggests she can go to the ship.
Elron also suggests that she should be safer on the ship and says he saw no tracks.
Asimov tries to find any hints of magic in the area
Mundhildur thanks Delbina for talking to them and explains that something weird is going on. She asks Delbina to give them a tour before they leave her safe at the ship.

With a bit of coaxing the party is able to get Delbina out of the apple barrel and get a better look at her. Her eyes are not glowing and she doesn’t have any discolored skin that you can see - you’d have to get her to undress for a more thorough examination. Asimov sees no enchantments on her or in the general area, nor can he think of any magic that might produce such effects long term. That leaves poisons, diseases, or some sort of head or brain trauma, but she doesn’t look like she has any head injuries. Whatever is affecting her, it doesn’t seem nearly as bad as what was affecting the Girralon.

She is willing to give you a bit of a tour of the place. You go outside and she can tell you what each of the buildings are and try to tell you about them as you visit.

Deepmar Map,

Map Key:
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains office


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=10 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=12 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2023 1:59:18 PM

"Thank you so much, Delbina," Mundhi tells her during the tour. She does some checking for a key that might fit the gate while in a few of the buildings - the Captain's office, the mining office, the vault, perhaps the smithy, and the guard towers. She asks her companions to be on the lookout, too.
==========
A few perception checks: 10, 16, 22, 28, 12

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday May 4th, 2023 2:43:19 PM
Clarification: she is identifying the buildings for you but you need to decide if you want to explore one and which or if you want to leave her at the ship first. The colony is like a 3rd of the module - not all locations have encounters/important information but several do.

Elron -- SteveM 
Thursday May 4th, 2023 7:51:44 PM
Elron agrees with Mundhildur's suggestion -- it'll be hard to get Delbina to the ship without opening the gate. He suggests the guard tower next to the gate as the most likely location of a key. Plus it's small and on the way.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Thursday May 4th, 2023 9:21:29 PM

Zeoll thanks Delbina for the map and key. "This is just what we need, thank you, my dearr," the old taur says. He uses the key to open the gates so that we can bring her to the ship.

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Thursday May 4th, 2023 11:19:05 PM
Asimov says, "In which area of this encampment were people most likely to congregate? I would like to investigate those areas first."

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Friday May 5th, 2023 3:17:23 AM
Cyrion agrees, "The guard towers and Captain's office might hold the missing key for the gates..."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Friday May 5th, 2023 5:33:28 AM

If the 'Map Key' is only that and not Zeoll's interpretation, and if a usable gate key is not found, then Mundhi sets up her knotted rope and fits a climbing harness and belay line to ensure the safety of the woman. She helps get her up and over and escorts her with whoever else wants to do so to the ship - again if it is still docked. If not, then she will say, "Well, it might be a while before we can let you ship out. Let's find as safe a place as we can, and get you set up there."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday May 5th, 2023 7:22:24 AM
(Apologies, I wrote captain’s office when it actually says captain’s quarters)

Mundhildur thanks Delbina and suggests a searching order.
Elron agrees they should try to find a gate key and suggests they check the towers on the way to the office.
Zeoll tries to use riddle logic to open the gate. Sadly it does not work.
Asimov asks about which area people are likely to congregate.
Cyrion adds that the tower and office are the most likely places for a key
Mundhildur is ready to carry the cook over the wall if needed.

The guard towers are simple fortified wooden things with a 25 foot ladder leading up to them. Each contains a pair of heavy crossbows propped neatly against a wall and a box of bolts. Since only Mundhildur rolled a perception check presumably she is the only one to climb up and search them thoroughly. She finds nothing of interest and it doesn’t look like there’s a hook or anything else where keys might have been stored up here.

The mining office is a simple building with a flag of Chelish flying outside of it. Inside there is a tall candelabra that has no candles, but flames still burn off the ends of it despite not being tended in a month. There is no key in obvious sight, but there is an enormous amount of paperwork. Ledgers, correspondence, pents, and ink bottles clutter a large desk and maps are pinned to the walls indicating dig sites and other key information. If you want to know more about the operation and what happened this might be a good place to look, though it’ll take a couple people to dig through it all in a timely manner.

Deepmar Map,

Map Key:
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=32 ;
Friday May 5th, 2023 8:58:52 AM
Having stepped into the mining office far enough to see all that, Elron figures he might as well search it. (Perception = 32)

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Friday May 5th, 2023 8:28:38 PM
Zeoll casts detect magic to see if those are continual flames. If so, he takes them for the group. How many are there?

OOC: Can you mark off the locations on the map key as we see them? Thanks!

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  d20+10=28 ;
Friday May 5th, 2023 10:03:05 PM
Cyrion will help with the looking through of paperwork

PERC Check: d20+10=28 ;

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=18 ;
Sunday May 7th, 2023 12:32:09 AM

Sounds like 'over the wall' is not the option the DM had us exercise.

So, instead, Mundhi asks Delbina, "Can you read?" If she can, she says, "Then please, help us sort through this paperwork. I suppose I can do it, too, but sorting paperwork is not my first love."

Regardless, the Jotunar finds a seat or desk strong enough for her to sit at and begins reading and sorting.

Ledgers are not her strong suit. So she spends more time with the maps, as she has acquired an affinity for mapping.

============
Perception: 18 - she is a B+ student.

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+13=26 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=24 ;
Monday May 8th, 2023 12:59:29 AM
Asimov says, "Right, let's get to it then"

He starts going through the paperwork in the mining office while Irony stands watch nearby.

Asimov:
Perception: 26
Int: 6 (nat 1)
Know(Arcana) : 35
Know(Dungeoneering) : 23
Know(Engineering) : 22
Know(Geography) :30
Know(History) : 24

Irony:
Perception:



Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday May 8th, 2023 7:56:51 AM
Elron figures he might as well search the place since he came inside.
Zeoll checks for continual flame. It turns out they are!
Cyrion also helps
Mundhilidur asks Delbina if she can read and if she can help look through the paperwork.
Asimov jumps right into the paperwork.

Taking the continual flame with you proves a little challenging. It’s a large metal candelabra, about as tall as a man, with the spell cast on each of the ends, making 5 flames. There seems to be no easy way to carry the thing, as it’s the empty candle holders that are directly enchanted, not something sticking out of them that could be removed. You could probably break apart the thing and take the enchanted parts but you’d also owe the locals a replacement later. Or a mending spell, should you remember to return them when you leave. On the bright side there’s enough for almost everyone should you decide to break it.

Between various papers various people find they can piece together a clear picture as to the number of dig sites and which ones were most active. If any problems came from the dig sites now they know which to search. Sadly there is no key anywhere in the office.

Dig sites Avernus, Dis, and Erebus have not been mined in some time. A note about dig site Phlegethon states that there were problems with large, aggressive apes led by a four-armed mutant ape with white fur that resulted in the mine being shut down and filled in. Dig sites Malebolge and Cocytus have had pockets of vermin unearthed that poisoned some of the miners. Dig sites Stygia and Caina were the current sites of mining before everyone went missing. They are also the farthest sites from the colony.
The rest of the paperwork contains tedious accounts of daily production at the mines, supply lists and requisition orders, inventory, and other information about the daily administration of Deepmar’s operations.

Upon realizing that the party is looking for a key to let her out of the colony Delbina makes an offer. ”Oh I don’t need a key to leave. I rock climb in my free time - a little fence like that is no problem. If I’m in the way let me know, but I’m happy to stay and help if you want.”

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers. (seen north not south)
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Monday May 8th, 2023 1:36:33 PM
Scratching his head, which looks weird as he has no hair, Cyrion will ask aloud, "What about the Captain's quarters?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday May 8th, 2023 8:18:40 PM
Asimov says, "Maybe we should check the Latrines because it is likely the last place someone would go in looking for clues?"

Elron -- SteveM 
Monday May 8th, 2023 8:31:28 PM
Elron agrees with searching the captain's quarters next. "We don't want t' keep you if'n you would feel safer on th' ship. But if you have ideas about what might've happened, we'd be glad t' listen to 'em. Did anything unusual happen the last few days you can remember?"

Elron -- SteveM 
Monday May 8th, 2023 8:31:31 PM
Elron agrees with searching the captain's quarters next. "We don't want t' keep you if'n you would feel safer on th' ship. But if you have ideas about what might've happened, we'd be glad t' listen to 'em. Did anything unusual happen the last few days you can remember?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Monday May 8th, 2023 10:00:54 PM

Zeoll decides not to destroy the magical chandelier, not wanting to earn the enmity of Countess Hatred!

He asks the woman what she wants to do. If she wants to go to the ship, Zeoll will pen a summary of what has happened so far, and send the account with Bill the Eagle to escort her to the ship.

If she wants to stay, he suggests she can help us explore.

Whatever she wishes.

"How about the Guarrd Towerrs next?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=19 ;
Monday May 8th, 2023 11:09:36 PM

"That is very kind of you, Delbina," Mundhildur responds. "I would love to be able to work together with you on piecing things together.

"Say, might you know what sorts of things the miners have been going for? Is it just one substance, or several different types of ore and minerals and crystals?"

=============
Perception: 19 to see if part of the answer to her question for Delbina was addressed in the paperwork they plowed through.



Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 7:45:15 AM
Cyrion asks about checking the captain’s quarters next.
Asimov suggests the latrines might be the last place to look for clues, thus the best place to find one.
Elron likes the captain quarters next and tells Delbina they don’t want to keep her if she wants to go to the ship.
Zeoll also asks what Delbina wants and suggests the south towers next.
Mundhildur thanks Delbina for her help and asks about what all is mined here.

Delbina says she’s fine with staying, as the danger seems to have passed and she finds the familiar camp reassuring. She thinks hard about Elron’s question. ”I can’t think of anything strange happening, but for some reason I remember some strange white eyes. They creep me out.” To Mundhildur’s question she answers she’s only ever seen the miners bring back red crystals, presumably the spell component mentioned. All mine output is kept in the vault until the ship can pick it up so you can check there to see if they found anything strange lately.”

The paperwork mentioned nothing about strange happenings that hasn’t already been mentioned and the reports only mention crystals as mine output.

There are two votes for the captain’s quarters and one each for the towers and latrines. The captain’s quarters are along the way so the party stops there. This building is constructed of wood and stone. Though simple in design, it appears opulent compared to the other buildings in the colony. A sign over the porch depicts a pair of white swords on a field of red and black.

The interior is rather nice. It has a large front chamber with a couch, dining table for 8, a stone fireplace, a bookshelf with military curios and a few books, and even a few pastoral paintings. They find a bedroom in the back, sparsely furnished with a single dresser with uniforms folded inside and little else. Next to a bed is a small table, on which rests a letter.

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers. (seen north not south)
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+14=19 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 10:19:33 PM
Zeoll will read the letter and peruse the letter and then search for secret doors in the walls, bookshelves, and floor.

Perception 19

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+17=24 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 11:19:56 PM
Asimov also takes a look at the letter and parses it for secret messages.

Linguistics: 24

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=24 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 7:39:01 AM

Mundhi checks around the Capt's quarters. She reads the letter in the bedroom. She also pokes around the fireplace, looking inside, up the chimney, poking gingerly here and there with a dagger.

She then looks at the couch - behind it, under it, between and under the cushions (if it has liftable cushions).

"After we finish here, I'd like to check the vault."
===========
Perception: 24

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=26 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 7:09:17 PM
Elron also looks around (perception = 26). "What I want t' know is how, if th' gates are locked from th' inside, all those bodies we aren't seein' is gettin' outside."

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 11:24:47 PM

"Elrron, all I want to know is what happens when a barrd, a barrbarrian, and a bakerr walk into a barr?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Wednesday May 10th, 2023 11:33:16 PM
Asimov says to Zeoll, "The baker gets knocked out cold as they are an NPC class with low HP, The barbarian doesn't feel a thing and is unfazed due to their Damage Reduction and the Bard has to use a minor healing spell on themselves?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=16 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2023 6:24:08 AM
Zeoll looks over the letter and searches for secrets.
Asimov checks for hidden messages
Mundhildur also does a thorough search
Elron wonders how the gate was locked from the inside but no one is in here
Zeoll makes a joke
Asimov makes a punchline.

The letter is… interesting. It’s a completely mundane letter to the captain’s sister - the lady who you met at the Angry Chicken who first mentioned the lack of contact. It talks of boring everyday events at the camp, but it stops right in the middle of a sentence. The desk is in perfect order, everything in it’s place and the ink bottle even stoppered, as if the captain had merely remembered something he had to do, put everything away to come back to later, and then just never returned.

The thorough search the party gives finds nothing suspicious. There are no secret doors or compartments that the party could find.

With nothing further to find in the captain’s quarters the party moves on. Mundhildur mentioned the vault so Delbina shows it to them. ”I’m not sure how you’re going to get inside. I’ve heard there’s some sort of trap to keep prisoners from trying to get into it - this is a prison after all.”

The Vault is a stone building is surrounded by a tall fence. It occupies a spot of land well away from the other buildings in the colony.

Its door is also made of stone and has no apparent latch or lock. Large red letters painted multiple times on every side of the fence spell out, “Danger—Keep away!”

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers. (seen north not south)
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Thursday May 11th, 2023 2:52:23 PM

[OOC: I had been hoping that Mundhildur would have at least found a silver piece in the couch.]

"Well, I will leave it to those among us competent to figure out and disarm traps to see whether or not we will explore the vault at this time," says the Jotunar.

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=32 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2023 8:13:18 PM
Elron has never trained on traps, but figures he can look for one. He'll just be careful not to set one off. . . (Perception = 32)

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Thursday May 11th, 2023 8:46:58 PM

Zeoll takes the letter to give to the sister some day.

He casts Guidance and Inspires Competence to give Elron a net +4 on his check.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday May 11th, 2023 8:54:04 PM
Cyrion looks at the fence and the door, [b]"If we could somehow see inside the vault I might be able to slide into it."[/]

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+17=22 ; d20+17=37 ;
Friday May 12th, 2023 2:17:19 AM
Perception: 22

Asimov joins in in the trap searching assuming the traps are mechanical in nature.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday May 12th, 2023 7:31:20 AM
Mundhildur leaves things up to the more competent.
Elron looks at the vaut as best he can.
Zeoll takes the letter and uses music to help Elron out.
Cyrion things he can maybe get in if they could just see inside.
Asimove assumes the trap is mechanical

It takes several minutes of careful examination from outside the gate but Elron eventually notices tiny runes inscribed on the vault and on the inside of the wall. It seems the trap is actually magical in nature, set to do something unpleasant to anyone who enters the fenced area. It will be difficult but you can maybe damage the runes to disable it from outside it’s activation area. Alternatively it likely can only go off once. Even if it magically resets itself that should take a good while, so you can intentionally set it off to get some safe time.

Furthermore there is no obvious door or keyhole for the vault. The runes on the vault, and the magical nature of the trap, may mean that entering the vault also uses magic and may not be as simple as picking a lock. From outside the fence it doesn't look like there's any way to see inside.

Elron -- SteveM 
Friday May 12th, 2023 11:11:44 AM
"I could try t' whap 'em with my whappin' stick. Either th' 'lectricity might damage those runes or th' whappin' might set 'em off, and th' trap would be gone for a bit." Elron does not impulsively do this, yet, as he doesn't see a way to get into the vault once they're gone.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+7=23 ; d20+8=21 ;
Friday May 12th, 2023 8:35:40 PM

Zeoll casts Detect Magic to get a better handle on the trap, seeking to know what kind of magic is at play. He uses his head on the problem, too.

Spellcraft 23
Know Arcana 21

[OOC: Boost those by +1 with a Guidance spell, please.]

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Saturday May 13th, 2023 9:24:18 PM

Mundhildur says, "I'll be right back." She walks up to the Tool Shed (A9), checks to find one metal and one wooden tool (she will try to find common tools, such that there is more than one instance of each type she takes), then returns to the fence by the vault.

She first takes the wooden item and tosses it over the fence to see what happens to it. Next, she does the same thing with the metal tool.

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+17=36 ; d20+17=19 ;
Sunday May 14th, 2023 8:58:19 PM
Asimov asks the others, "Should I start preparing a trap detector with my daily spells why I am here? It function like the spell find traps."

He then also uses his magic detector to join Zeoll in examining things.

Spellcraft: 36
Know[arcana]19

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday May 15th, 2023 7:13:20 AM
Elron says he could try whapping it, but doesn’t until the others get a chance to learn more.
Zeoll casts detect magic and looks over the runes
Mundhildur heads to the tool shed and finds it locked. Upon reflection this makes sense - this is a prison camp with dangerous criminals. Easy access to pickaxes is asking for trouble. It’s a simple metal lock. However the kitchen has knives and things she can use for her experiments just as easily.
Asimov asks about trap detection devices and helps Zeoll examine things.

Between the knowledge of Zeoll and Asimov and the experiments of Mundhildur you pretty well work out the set up. The vault itself seems to be enchanted with a stone shaping spell so that a door opens up when a password is spoken. There is no possible way to know the password sadly. The trap conjures something. Possibly some sort of mystical defender, more likely some sort of dangerous substance like poison, acid, fire, etc. It only activates if a living creature of sufficient size gets within 5 feet of the vault - Mundhildur’s inanimate objects cause no reaction and you don’t see any dead birds or bugs in the area. The trap effect probably spreads past the 5 feet, to catch any group of people trying to break in. The walls probably indicate it’s area of effect.


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Monday May 15th, 2023 1:22:33 PM

Zeoll explains what he can figure out, and then sighs. "Frriends, this is not a dungeon we can loot. If it is undisturrbed, that's a good thing, and we would not want our patrron to be angrry because we looted the vault."

The liontaur leads the party on to the next unexplored area. The guard towers?

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday May 15th, 2023 10:57:00 PM
Asimov says, "Wait if this trap only works when a living creature gets within range couldn't we have Irony or Cyrion the black try passwords to their heart-equivalent content? Aren't both Cyrion and Irony Constructs and thus not succeptable to the ward protecting the secret door?"

Elron -- SteveM 
Monday May 15th, 2023 11:21:12 PM
"Didn't Cyrion say he was alive?" Elron isn't entirely sure, but thinks he heard something about that. "Anyways, I'm th' smallest. Though I wouldn't mind Irony havin' a go. What are we lookin' for here?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 6:38:54 AM

"Since I was the one who suggested the vault - maybe we can come back to this one later," Mundhi says. "Lots more to learn about around here, I'm certain. It might be safer to check out the tool shed - and we may find something useful there. If that sounds good to you, that's where I'm heading now." She takes a few steps in that direction, pauses to see if any want to come along, then continues onward to the shed (A7) behind the Mining Office (A16) and the Captain's quarters (A17).

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 7:32:22 AM
Zeoll suggests they move on and maybe check the southern guard towers.
Asimov wonders if one of their mechanical friends can enter.
Elron wonders if Cyrion counts as alive or not and asks what they’re looking for.
Mundhildur says maybe they can come back later and moves.

Zeoll is able to do a quick check on the southern towers. He finds them much the same as Mundhildur described the northern ones.

Mundhildur leads the group back to behind the office. A wide assortment of wagons and mining carts are stored back here near a stable, the smithy, and the employee quarters. A small shack with a mining pick painted on the door sits in the middle of it all with a lock on the door.


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 7:33:34 AM

re-linking map

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 10:51:22 AM
Cyrion laughs about his state of "being," "Yes Elron, I am both construct and alive ... still though, that no one has entered the vault, at least to our knowledge, let's leave it alone for the moment, and continue our search of the grounds..."

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 8:23:43 PM
Zeoll stands ready to cast if a danger appears from the locked door. Maybe a produce flame?

"Go ahead Miss Mundhi, you'rre the strrongest. Open that doorr forr us?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+20=40 ;
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 8:53:02 PM
Asimov tries to pick the lock on the door assuming it is a mechanical lock.

Disable Device: 40; if not mechanical 36

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday May 16th, 2023 11:09:27 PM
Elron explains to Asimov how to break a lock with a good whap, and feels that he contributed somehow.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20=3 ;
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 5:10:11 AM

"Uh, sure, Zeoll - especially now that Asimov seems to have made the job easier!"

She sees if she can now open the door.

==========
Open door - rolled a 3, with a +5 from strength, +2 on top of that if dexterity is involved for 10 total. Unless it's not a normal door or needs something special... well, did she open the door?

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 7:23:02 AM
Cyrion laughs and explains his nature before saying they should leave the vault alone.
Zeoll is ready to defend against unexpected danger and asks Mundhildur to force the door.
Asimov instead tries to pick the lock.
Elron knows how to break a lock with a good strike
Mundhildur is ready to try to open the door.

The lock is a plain padlock, though very well made. I takes all of his skill but Asimov is able to open it up (DC 40 lock, exactly enough!). As soon as anyone touches the lock a startlingly loud alarm noise goes off. Nothing else happens so it seems to be some sort of security precaution against prisoners accessing tools that could be used as weapons.

With the lock open Mundhildur is able to easily pull it open. Inside the shed the party finds a wide variety of tools. Everything needed for mining of course, such as shovels, pickaxes, helmets, gloves, chisels, etc. There’s also a few farming tools, like pitchforks and spades, as well as copious amounts of rope. A large metal box contains smithing tools - either a spare set or the set used at the nearby smithy. In essence it seems that everything that could be used as a weapon and not kept on hand by the guards was kept here, though whether it’s wise precaution or overly paranoid is hard to say since the party doesn’t know much about the prisoners.

re-linking map

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Elron -- SteveM 
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 8:06:16 PM
"Well, Zeoll, when a bard, a barbarian, and a baker walk into a bar, a curious and amusin' scene unfolds. The bard, known for a charismatic nature, immediately takes notice o' th' lively atmosphere and begins singin' a catchy tune. The patrons o' th' bar find themselves drawn to the melodious sound, and soon the entire establishment is filled with an air o' merriment and cheer. Much like, I say, much like when I tell one o' my stories.

"Meanwhile, th' burly barbarian, accustomed to more rugged environments, scans the bar, looking for any signs o' trouble. Spotting a rowdy group of individuals who ain't lovers o' music, the barbarian approaches with a determined expression. His mere presence an' intimidating physique are enough t' quell unruly behavior, ensurin' peace and order in th' bar.

"As the bard's performance reaches its crescendo, the baker, intrigued by th' joyful ambiance, joins in th' revelry. Inspired by th' music and the camaraderie around 'em, th' baker, known for their culinary skills, offers t' share some freshly baked goods with the patrons. Th'aroma o' warm bread and pastries fills the air, enticing everyone t' indulge in delicious treats.

"Together, th' bard, barbarian, and baker bring a unique combination of entertainment, security, an' food to the bar."

As if the story wasn't meandering enough, Elron starts to sing. . .

In a tavern far away, where heroes meet and warriors sway,
A tale was born that fateful night, of three souls with hearts alight.
The bard strummed his melody, with words that set the spirits free,
As people gathered near, the rhythm pulsin' crystal clear.

Bread, beats, and battle-cries, echoin' 'neath the starry skies,
A symphony of unlikely friends, where legends start and never end.
We raise our glasses high, to the bard, the barbarian, and baker nigh,
Their harmonies intertwine, in this epic bar ballad divine.



Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 9:29:02 PM
Asimov says, "I still think we should search the latrines for clues. Isn't that the last place we'd be expected to look?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+14=23 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2023 5:18:06 AM
"The latrrines? You know that liontaurrs have excellent scent, rright? I'll stand guarrd and let Irrony take lead on this one! He does not have a nose."

True to his word, Zeoll stays a good 20 ft back from the site and stands watch while others search.

Perception 23

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday May 18th, 2023 7:51:59 AM
Elron tells a story/joke.
Asimov suggests the latrines again.
Zeoll stays well away from the latrines.

The latrines are a group of small, five-foot-wide wooden shacks with shingled roofs occupying an area well away from the other buildings. With no one around to maintain the things they now reek and are swarmed with flies.

The party is able to search them quickly and it is evident there is nothing of importance here.

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday May 18th, 2023 10:55:17 AM
Cyrion, who also didn't go near the latrines, looks around, "There aren't that many places left we haven't looked into ... if we're still looking for the key, or just clues, maybe we should hit the places these people lived and slept in..."

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=37 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2023 7:46:56 PM
The miners' quarters are nearest the latrines, so Elron heads there. (Perception = 37 to search)

Th' barbarian stood tall and strong, his battle-axe th' bar's sweet song,
With each swing and mighty roar, he kept th' chaos from th' door.
An' by 'is side, th' baker stood, offerin' treats, all warm and good,
The scent of dough and cinnamon, embraced th' crowd, won everyone.

Bread, beats, and battle-cries, echoin' 'neath th' starry skies,
A symphony of unlikely friends, where legends start and never end.
We raise our glasses high, to th' bard, th' barbarian, and baker nigh,
Their harmonies intertwine, in this epic bar ballad divine.

Together they formed a band, their talents joined, hand in hand,
Th' bar erupted in joyous cheer, as their legend spread, far an' near.
Bard's melodies entwined with fight, barbarian's strength ignitin' th' night,
Baker's treats fillin' hearts and souls, as laughter echoed, tales unrolled.

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+13=27 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2023 9:15:34 PM
Perception: 27

Asimov shrugs and follows Elron to the Miner's quarters.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=24 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 3:58:59 AM

Uninterested in the latrines, unless nature calls, she lets the other handle that particular exploration.

Charmed by Elron's song, the giantess listens carefully enough to memorize it.

"Yes, miners, then staff, then barracks?" she asks the others.

To the cook lady, she asks, "So, were the prisoners housed in the barracks? Or somewhere else?"

Perception: 24


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday May 19th, 2023 7:58:37 AM
Cyrion suggests they search the places people lived and slept if they are still hoping to find any keys.
Elron heads to the miner’s quarters and searches them thoroughly while singing.
Asimov shrugs and follows, helping with the search.
Mundhildur asks where the prisoners are kept.

Delbina looks baffled by Mundhildur’s question. ”The miners are the prisoners. This is a mining camp where prisoners work off their sentences. The barracks is for the guards - these people are dangerous. They’ve all done something that should get them executed or imprisoned for life and this is their only chance to work it off and live free instead. Everything is heavily guarded.”

With that context what is found in the two buildings indicated as miner’s quarters isn’t that surprising. The buildings are long wooden buildings with barred windows each made up of a single hallway with 16 10x10 rooms, 8 on each side. The rooms have a simple pallet, a small shelf, and a peg for hanging clothing. The doors exiting the building are sturdy, and it looks like the small rooms can be locked by a key in case a prisoner needs to be isolated.

The search the party makes is very thorough and they find lots of small things the prisoners have tried to hide from the guards or other prisoners. Everything from personal things like letters or pictures of loved ones to a few sets of rigged dice or marked cards to a little wooden flute someone seems to have managed to carve. None of it could be seen as particularly dangerous or valuable and there’s evidenced each of the cells is frequently searched. There’s not a loose floorboard or hidden nook in any of the cells, with obvious replacement boards probably put down when a prisoner tried to make such a hiding space and were caught.

Overall it seems the miners/prisoners have a frugal, but not cruel sleeping arrangement, with a few personal belongings allowed and their own space but with heavy restrictions on what they can own and frequent checks for contraband.

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=33 ;
Friday May 19th, 2023 5:54:03 PM
Elron continues singing. . . And it looks like the barracks are the closest unsearched area now.

Perception = 33 to search

Through battles fought, an' stories told, th' bar's legend began to unfold,
Th' trio's journey left their mark, their legacy brightened th' dark,
For in that tavern's hallowed space, they brought a smile to every face,
Bread, beats, and battle-cries, forever etched in memories' skies.

Bread, beats, and battle-cries, echoin' 'neath th' starry skies,
A symphony o' unlikely friends, where legends start and never end.
We raise our glasses high, t' th' bard, th' barbarian, and baker nigh,
Their harmonies intertwine, in this epic bar ballad divine.

So let th' tale for'er be told, of three who turned brass into gold,
Bread, beats, and battle-cries, united hearts 'neath moonlit skies.
Their spirits live on, through th' years, in songs and laughter, we hold them dear,
For th' epic bar ballad won't fade, in th' stories th' bard, barbarian, and baker made.

It seems the song is now complete.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Friday May 19th, 2023 7:20:39 PM
Ctrion looks around at all the buildings they have visited and searched and the few that are remaining, "For such a large enterprise, these people haven't left much of a footprint on the environment ... which is odd in itself, at least to me."

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Friday May 19th, 2023 10:15:34 PM
Zeoll claps for the song and agrees that the barracks are the next best spot to look.

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+13=16 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 12:03:52 AM
For some reason Asimov finds himself looking for rock hammers and posters in any of the cells. If he finds a rock hammer with no poster he looks for signs of digging, if he finds a poster but no rock hammer he still moves the poster but likely finds nothing. If he finds both a rock hammer and a poster he will move the poster to hopefully find a tunnel.

Perception: 16

(OOC: any of the prisoners shawhank their way out of here?)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=24 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 4:20:12 AM

Mundhi checks to see if there she can find anything that might help to shed light on the issue of why everyone just seemed to disappear.

Perception: 24

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday May 22nd, 2023 7:59:55 AM
Elron just can’t stop singing. Oh wait he finished.
Cyrion wonders about the environmental footprint. Delbina points out that most activity takes place out in the mining areas.
Zeoll claps along.
Asimov looks for holes and rockhammers in the wooden prison.
Mundhildur looks for clues on why everyone vanished.

Considering it is a wooden building neither hammer nor hole is found, though the mixed age of the boards tell stories of prisoners trying to pry them up to hide things or get out through and being caught and the boards being replaced.

The barracks is the next building checked. A placard hanging above the door to this building depicts a helmet over a pair of crossed swords. Several bunk beds occupy the interior. Pegs on the wall hold a few well-used cloaks. A collection of spears, swords, and a few crossbows hangs from a locked weapon rack on the far wall, next to a door leading to another room.

Inside a few things are of note. Firstly unlike the prisoners it seems each guard had a locked footlocker to keep personal belongings and valuables. They look untouched so whatever happened here it didn’t involve breaking into them to find what is likely the only valuables in the entire place.

Secondly, there is a key ring! The keys look to small to fit the gate but are no doubt for somewhere local. It’s hanging on a hook on a supporting beam

Thirdly they find a card game unfinished at a small table. Much like the letter found before it’s almost as if the 3 players set down their hands to go check on something and never came back. From the excess of queens at least one of them was cheating - maybe more than one.

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Monday May 22nd, 2023 6:20:29 PM
Cyrion looks around, "Instead of making more senses with what we are finding, I feel like all this makes less sense, at least to me...

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=31 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 10:16:07 PM
Elron thinks that the prisoners weren't involved in what happened or they'd have taken the weapons. He thinks checking the next room is more likely in order than the chests, and heads that way.

Perception = 31

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+13=22 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2023 10:29:04 PM
Perception: 22

Asimov follows Elron in his quest to inspect the next room.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Monday May 22nd, 2023 10:41:36 PM

Zeoll takes the keys but does not loot the place. He follows Asimov.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 7:20:47 AM
Cyrion is getting more confused as they find more clues.
Elron thinks whatever happened the prisoners didn’t do it.
Asimov follows the group.
Zeoll takes the keys.

This building is cheerily painted, in contrast to the rest of the structures in the colony. A variety of potted plants sit alongside the building. The door is ajar, revealing a room with a table, several chairs around it, and many hanging plants. This building serves as the personal living quarters for the medic and cooks. A common room is furnished with a table and four chairs, a bookshelf, and a simple stone fireplace. Two doors lead to comfortably furnished private sleeping chambers, one for the colony medic and one shared by the two cooks.

The books are mostly fiction, with one well used medical tome talking about medical uses for herbs and plants. The two cooks share a room and the medic has a room on his own. A washroom connects the two rooms.

There is a cabinet Delbina says contains medicine and sometimes potions. If you can get it open she has no objections to you taking them on your mission to save everyone. You notice a hidden nook in the medic’s room where his personal cash is kept. The cooks also have various valuables in their rooms, though it’d be pretty heartless to take them with Delbina standing right there. She looks sadly at the bed of her friend and fellow cook.

With the staff quarters searched you’ve almost looked everywhere, but there are still many questions. Only 3 places likely to contain any clues remain - the garden, the stable, and the smithy.

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 12:43:11 PM
Cyrion wants to pick up and flip through the "well-used" book ... he'll turn to Delbina, "Might I borrow this miss?"

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 10:58:34 PM
Elron is not a patient rooster. He does not see the point in collecting valuables right now. He thinks the garden is probably next closest.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 11:05:51 PM
Zeoll tries to (gently) open the potions cabinet.

If not, does it seem locked? If so, do any of his new keys work?

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+20=32 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 11:17:02 PM
Disable Device: 32

Asimov tries to open the lock on the medicine storage cabinet.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 3:43:23 AM

"What is the name of the other cook, Delbina?" Mundhi asks her.

She can read, but is not much of a reader. She does pick up one of the works of fiction, looks for the title page, looks through a few pages. "Whose books are these?" she asks the cook. "Do you know who picked them out?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 7:43:44 AM
Cyrion wants to borrow the book.
Elron is a little impatient and suggests the garden next.
Zeoll tries the cabinet. It does not yield to the keys on the ring.
Asimov gets it open anyway.
Mundhildur asks about the other cook and some of the books.

The cabinet contains a potion of cure light wounds, a medkit, and several bundles of herbs. Cyrion is able to find them in the book - it’s a medical text about the healing uses of local herbs - and it seems they are good for treating poisons and disease giving a +2 bonus to heal checks against them.

Delbina is happy to talk about her good friend and the books they have. The other cook was a dwarf named Bob. Yes it is an odd name for a dwarf, he was an orphan raised by humans. He has a very interesting philosophical outlook on life, having outlived his parents, siblings, and most everyone in the small town he’s from while growing up.

All of the books are personal property of one of the three who live here and Mundhildur happened to pick out a personal favorite of Delbina. It tells of a talking cat in boots and his struggle to find humility before death himself takes his 9th life for his wasting of the previous 8.

The garden is indeed nearby. Containing several fruiting trees and a few patches of other tasty plants like lettuce and tomatoes. A few bloodstains and feathers are here - remains of chickens eaten by the ape monster. DC 20 perception Highlight to display spoiler: { There are a pair of arrows hidden in the twisted roots of the trees. Buried in the earth at an angle, they must have been fired from one of the guard towers. Additionally there is a patch of earth in the corner that has been disturbed and then hastily replaced. About 3 feet wide it looks like someone was trying to hide something. }

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Perception Check: d20+10=30 ;
Wednesday May 24th, 2023 12:53:45 PM
Looking through the book and learning about the herbs, Cyrion is impressed by the information stored in the book. " Let me hold onto the herbs guys, I can use them when we need them."

Once outside, he'll look around the garden for more herns to pick, and notices something odd, "Hey guys, someone tried to hastily bury something over here I think.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+14=23 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2023 12:02:51 AM

Zeoll looks where Cyrion points. The liontaur puts his sniffer to work. Is there anything special to the smell of it? Perception 23

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+13=14 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2023 12:19:52 AM
(Perception: 14)

Asimov is too distracted by that book about the cat too properly scope out the area.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=25 ; d20+7=11 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2023 4:08:45 AM
"Oh, I like good stories!" she responds to Delbina as she glances through the book, and hears the cook's synopsis. "Would it be all right with you if I read it after we finish searching? I'll return it, of course."

She smiles - "You're interested too, right, Asimov?"

With Cyrion calling out, she goes to see what he is describing. Arrows... and an area of freshly dug and covered-over dirt. "I like to dig." She pulls a shovel from her bag, and digs, carefully, so as not to harm whatever may be found under the soil.

==============
Perception: 25
Survival roll to dig carefully. Well, at least not terribly carelessly: 11

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=20 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2023 7:24:10 AM
(Perception = 20)

His friends having the investigating well in hand, Elron keeps his weapon ready and looks for the inevitable trouble that must be coming their way.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday May 25th, 2023 8:16:25 AM
Cyrion is impressed by the book and asks to hold the herbs since he has the skill to use them. He notices the disturbed earth.
Zeoll smells it.
Asimov is distracted by the puss in boots book.
Mundhildur likes stories and asks to borrow/read the book. She digs into the hole.
Elron is ready for the inevitable trouble.

After only a few shovels full it becomes clear this is not a hole. It is a tunnel dug up from beneath and filled as someone or something of about small size left the way they came. Only the top few feet are filled before it becomes a small tunnel leading into darkness. Any possible scents that might clue Zeoll in have faded over the month that’s passed since everyone vanished.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday May 25th, 2023 3:09:31 PM
Cyrion looks into the hole ... "How in the nine hells would anyone have been able to get all the people here into that and no one resist...that's scary..."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Thursday May 25th, 2023 9:58:30 PM
Asimov asks, "Is there any magic spell that like shrinks people and puts them in an object or something?"

Elron -- SteveM 
Thursday May 25th, 2023 10:28:10 PM
As the smallest of the group, Elron realizes he fits in the tunnel and some of the others may not. "Want me to have a look down there? Anybody got a light?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Friday May 26th, 2023 5:31:42 AM

Mundhildur takes out one of her two ever-burning torches and gives one to Elron. "Here you go. Don't lose it!"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday May 26th, 2023 11:11:21 AM
Cyrion wonders how anyone could get all the people into the tiny hole.
Asimov wonders about shrinking people
Elron is willing to go look
Mundhildur passes Elron a ever burning torch.

The small tunnel ranged between 3-5 feet wide and tall. It’s an easy fit for Elron, but a bigger creature would have to crawl. It soon opens up as dirt turns to stone under his feet, with several of the small tunnels all connecting up here. They all lead the same places though - dead ends and collapsed tunnels. It’s actually a pretty short walk, only about 30 feet or so. Perception DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { as you get close to the end of the tunnel you spot a small tripwire connected to some sort of crossbow pointed in your general direction. Clearly a trap made by an intelligent enemy. }

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=37 ;
Friday May 26th, 2023 11:25:19 AM
(Perception = 37)

Elron explains what he sees -- short, dirt tunnels converging in an area with a stone floor. The tunnels are all collapsed after about thirty feet, and at least one is set with a trap. He tries to describe where they meet relative to where he entered so that folks can see what's above that spot. He also lets them know if he thinks the tunnels go under the fortress wall.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Sunday May 28th, 2023 3:36:13 AM
Cyrion looks around, and asks, "Do any of the tunnels lead towards the mines?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Sunday May 28th, 2023 5:17:06 PM

"I wonder whether there may not be similar tunnel entrances scattered about the other dwellings that we simply have not yet found," Mundhildur ponders.

When Elron describes the trap, she says, "Perhaps someone who carries a shield can hold it in front of the crossbow. Or - if we decide to try to travel through the tunnels, it might work if we all step carefully over the tripwire."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+17=32 ; d20+20=39 ;
Sunday May 28th, 2023 8:51:07 PM
Perception: 32 vs Mechanical Traps or 28 vs normal

Disable Device: 39 to disable the crossbow trap

Asimov inspects the tunnel and then attempts to disable the found trap.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday May 29th, 2023 9:39:30 AM
Elron explains what he’s found to the group.
Cyrion asks if they head in the general direction of the mines
Mundhildur wonders if there are more tunnels and suggests how they can bypass it.
Asimov takes the trouble to crawl down there and disarm the trap.

The tunnels shoot off in various directions, several of which could indeed lead to the mines eventually. However with everything collapsed in it’s impossible to say where they might have once lead and it’s also possible that false trails were cut out of the stone to obscure what direction the enemy came from.

The area looks unstable after whatever was done to collapse the tunnels. Trying to tunnel after them would be hard work and dangerous, possibly causing cave ins.

Deepmar Map,

Map Key: (visited locations in bold italics)
A1: the gate
A2: Guard towers.
A3: mess hall
A4: kitchen
A5: Garden
A6: chicken coop
A7: Barracks
A8: Miner’s Quarters
A9: Tool Shed
A10: Staff living quarters
A11: Latrines
A12: Wagon Yard
A13: Stable
A14: Smithy
A15: Vault
A16: Mining Office
A17: Captains quarters


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=19 ;
Monday May 29th, 2023 6:31:08 PM

"Well, I'm no miner," says the giantess, "but I'll trust your judgment on the wobbliness of the tunnels. Let's check the stables, then the smithy. I wonder if any horses are here."

If there are no objections, she will head toward the stables. Once there, she sees what she can see.

============
Perception: 19

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+14=27 ; d20+13=33 ;
Monday May 29th, 2023 9:18:58 PM
Asimov considers the shape of the tunnels (Know: engineering 27)
and concurs with Mundhi about needing to get out.

He follows her to the stables keeping an eye out for clues and other odd things
(Perception: 33)

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Monday May 29th, 2023 11:40:30 PM

Zeoll sends Bill the Eagle in with Elron, with orders to protect him.

"Alas, therre is no way I can fit down therre," the liontaur laments.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+24=40 ; d20=18 ; d8=1 ;
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 8:10:39 AM
Mundhildur is no miner but trusts the judgment of others in the party.
Asimov considers the shape of the tunnels (I see your check, what are you trying to figure out with it?)
Zeoll sends Bill down below.

Mundhildur leads the party to the stable. Inside is a gruesome sight. The place did indeed keep horses, about half a dozen. All of them are dead, with their rotting corpses drawing swarms of insects that fill the building. There isn’t too long to dwell on the grim sight though. As the party moves into the building to examine them a shadow in the shape of a horse emerges from the dark corners of the room and strikes out at Mundhildur as she passes, sucking away 1 point of STR.

We are in combat.


Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+9=19 ; d6+7=11 ;
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 11:43:39 AM

Zeoll starts to inspire courage as a move action and then casts Produce Flame and throws it at the Shadow Horse as a standard action.

Ranged Touch AC with the flame hits AC19 for 11 fire damage.

Everybody in the fight, please add +2 to attacks and damage!

[OOC: To clarify, are some people in the tunnel and some in the stable? Who can fight the Shadow Horse?]

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 12:49:53 PM
There isn’t really anything else to discover in the tunnel so I’m assuming everyone finishes investigating it then moves on with Mundhildur

Elron -- SteveM  d20+14=18 ; d4=1 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 8:05:46 PM
"I'll whap it," Elron offers if he's in range. "O' course, if th' fire works on it we could just burn down th' building 'round it. If'n it can't come out into th' sunlight, that is."

Assuming Elron is in range but must move to attack, he makes one attack hitting AC 18 for 1 (weapon) + 4 (electrical) + 1 (magic bonus) = 6 damage.

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  5d4+5=21 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+6=12 ;
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 9:50:56 PM
(OOC: Asimov was trying to use his engineering knowledge to figure out how unstable the digging was)

Asimov fires off a wrist rocket at the shape. 5d4+5 = 21 force damage

Irony tries to slam the shadow (17 vs AC; 12 damage)

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday May 30th, 2023 11:43:46 PM

Checking in ...

Zeoll uses his music to encourage everybody.

"We can do it," the bard sings.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+6=16 ; d20+6=22 ; 2d8+6=22 ; 2d8+6=16 ;
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 7:01:35 AM
Oh [[was supposed to be 1d20+17, not +6, thus Ac 27, AC 33]

Mundhi slams the shadow horse for 22 hp, 16 hp.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+14=28 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=17 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ;
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 7:23:41 AM
The Twins quickly draw their bow and send a trio of arrows into the enemy (28, 33, and 34 to hit, 13, 12, 13 damage)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 7:41:06 AM
Zeoll sings to inspire his allies and sends forth some flames.
Elron smacks the shadow with his wapping stick.
Asimov fires a wrist rocket.
Mundhildur defends herself
The Twins fire a barrage of arrows.

The shadowy horse seems barely affected by the fire and physical attacks but the wrist rocket seems to really hurt it. So much so that the follow up attacks by Mundhildur and The Twins are able to finish the job. The shadowy horse screams and fades away to nothingness.

With the threat gone the party are able to quickly finish their investigation of the final two buildings. From the minor damage to the stalls on the inside it seems that no one killed the horses - rather with everyone gone they were trapped in the stalls and slowly dehydrated, unable to break out of the sturdy construction. A horrible way to die - enough so to draw that shadow in to feast on the death and misery.

The Smithy is a simple affair. A stone building with a stone forge surrounded by empty worktables and hooks for tools. The tools were found in the toolshed, apparently locked away except with the smith is working. There’s an attached bedroom with simple furnishings, the most notable feature being the large amount of art, mostly of scantily clad humanoids of various species and genders.

With most everywhere being searched the group can now consider all the clues they’ve found.

1.The place seems mostly undamaged and undisturbed. Everything is in it’s place and the vault seems undisturbed.
2.The gates were locked and the keys missing, indicating that someone took the keys with them and locked the fort on their way out.
3.You found Delbina and the Girallon who seem to have been afflicted with some sort of disease or poison that affects them mentally, making it hard for them to concentrate and causing Delbina to be unable to remember anything.
4.You found several places where it seemed people put something down and never came back - the letter and the card game.
5.You found arrows and a tunnel indicating that some person or group dug their way into the prison and a fight happened.
6.The tunnels were dug in such a way that it is impossible to tell which direction the enemy might have come from. Further, Asimov’s engineering expertise tells him that the tunnels were intentionally collapsed in such a way that any attempts to dig them out and follow them to the source is impossible, only causing more and more cave-ins. Add that to the trap that was placed and it is clear an intelligent enemy is responsible for this, not some random monster.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 12:50:33 PM
Cyrion does a slow 360 turn, then looks at his friends, "Is there a way to charm or mesmerise the number of people that were here ... that's one thing that makes sense to me based on the clues we found ... especially where the letter and card game was concerned..."

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+5=23 ; d20+14=23 ;
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 8:42:02 PM
Asimov tries to think if there were any geological surveys or if any part of the camp might contain such information. He'd like to try to cross reference said information with where the tunnels they found came out and see if he can't find a logical explanation as to where the enemy might have come from.

Int: 23
Know: Geography: 23

Elron -- SteveM 
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 10:31:33 PM
"Perhaps the enemy had t' get close before it could mind-whammy folks. Don't see no other point in tunnels," Elron says after little thought on the matter.

Maybe it was a bard, he thinks. But he keeps that to himself. No point in upsetting Zeoll. A dwarven, minin' bard. Well, and his band o' merry men. One dwarf didn't collapse all them tunnels.

Zeoll (AC22, HP73) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Wednesday May 31st, 2023 10:36:41 PM

Zeoll is a bit baffled. He looks to his friends for help figuring this out.

Highlight to display spoiler: {OOC: Read the module, bowing out of this part.}

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday June 1st, 2023 8:08:12 AM
Cyrion wonders about mesmerizing the entire staff somehow.
Asimov wonders about geology.
Elron thinks the enemy had to get close before mind whammying people, thus the tunnel.
Zeoll is baffled.

Asimov is interested in finding a geological survey, and the best place to look is back at the office with all that paperwork. The island is about 30 miles across and features a variety of landmasses, from a small mountain to forests to swamps. Lots of area’s geology is capable of supporting extensive tunnel networks and mining - it kind of has to for this place to be a proper mine.

If this attack is related to residents of the island, though the paperwork notes no known humanoid civilization here, then it seems likely recent mining activities might be what caused intersection and conflict. The paperwork mentions that dig sites Avernus, Dis, and Erebus have not been in use for a while, while Phlegethon mentions problems with a large four armed mutant ape - that very much sounds familiar. Dig sites Malebolge and Cocytus had vermin problems, probably unrelated, and Stygia and Caina were the current sites of mining before everyone went missing.

Regardless it seems clear that the answers the party seeks will not be found here. A map is scrounged from the office paperwork showing the entire island.

Island Map


The Island Beyond the Fort - Day One


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday June 1st, 2023 8:20:21 AM
For fully investigating the island and finding all but one clue everyone gain 1 level and 1 hero point (in addition to the one you get for leveling)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Thursday June 1st, 2023 8:53:32 AM
[Map link is broken]

Mundhildur takes a look at the island map. She thinks over possibilities as to who might have orchestrated the whole large-scale kidnapping.

"Some rival house behind this?" She asks aloud.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday June 1st, 2023 1:45:25 PM
Cyrion thinks for a moment,"Maybe we should check out those two mines. If the issues about missing miners were there, then there could be more clues to be found"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Thursday June 1st, 2023 9:48:32 PM
Asimov wants to investigate the map, but it doesn't seem to be working as expected. (OOC: will level this weekend hopefully)

Elron -- SteveM 
Friday June 2nd, 2023 12:03:43 AM
Elron agrees with Cyrion. By well-established precedent of laziness, they should investigate the nearest one first.

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d8=5 ;
Friday June 2nd, 2023 12:55:48 AM
Rolling a hit die ... 5.

Zeoll checks out the tools area and sees if there is a heavy pick or a scythe he can take.

He also searches for berries that he can cast Goodberry on.

He writes 2 copies of his report and sends it back to the ship and to the mainland via Bill.

[OOC; Sheet updated! New spells: Spike Stones, Hold Monster, Bull's Strength]



Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d8=7 ;
Friday June 2nd, 2023 3:41:31 AM
[Rolling a hit die: 7 - yay! Thanks, Mitch, for level, hero points award, and for DMing. Likely will not have CS ready until next week some time - quite busy at the moment.]

Mundhildur begins voicing some of her thoughts on the matter aloud. "So, short tunnels. Short people dug them. I know of some underground creatures. But not all. Dwarfs. Gnomes. There are some dark gnomes. And lots of other strange, some foul, twisted creatures. Yet, good tunnel engineers. Whoever did this though has a measure of smartness, and is cunning, clever. Maybe evil?

"The white-furred six-limbed ape had eyes that glowed blue. It seemed strange, right? Not just the limbs and eyes. You all saw it more than I did.

"Delbina, no offense, but your memory seems - like parts have been cut off. So I wonder if you and the others here were affected by some enchantment, or poison, or illness that caused or causes, holes in what you can recall. Can you tell us anything more about what happened here? Do you have any memory of being in a tunnel? Or other memories of things over the past couple of weeks, months?" She looks at the cook, hoping her questions are not stirring up too much anxiety, yet also needing better understanding of what happened.

"If it was poison," Mundhi says, looking around the area, "I wonder if we are exposed to it right now?"

Shrugging her large shoulders, the Jotun says, "Say, Delbina, how about you and I go make a nice meal together for the rest of the group? We can tell each other stories about ourselves, our lives, or whatever while we work. I have some funny stories from my uncle and aunt."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday June 2nd, 2023 6:50:06 AM
Mundhildur looks at the island map.
Cyrion thinks about it and suggests they check two of the mines.
Asimov reflects the map is not working.
Elron says start with the nearest.
Zeoll looks for a heavy pick or scythe. There are dozens of picks so he can pick whatever pick he wants to pick. He writes up a report.
Mundhildur reflects out loud then makes a meal with Delbina.

A lot of the food has spoiled in the month no one’s been around to maintain things but between what’s left and what the party can get from the ship and their own supplies Delbina and Mundhildur are able to whip up a nice meal for the entire group. (link should be fixed, it added another “ for some reason).

Island Map


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Friday June 2nd, 2023 7:55:56 AM
OOC - where are we rolling our Hit Points?

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday June 2nd, 2023 11:12:27 AM
Wherever

Elron -- SteveM  d8=6 ;
Friday June 2nd, 2023 2:13:35 PM
OOC: HP for monk = 6

"Stygia, that's a funny name. But these're all funny names," Elron observes as they study the map and talk about where to go.

"Miss Delbina, you sure are a fine cook," he adds as they eat.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  HP Roll: d8+2=9 ;
Friday June 2nd, 2023 10:07:57 PM
Although he doesn't need to eat, Cyrion will try some of Delbina's cooking

At some point he'll look around at his friends, "If things get bad and I yell 'SCATTER', please try to get at least forty feet away from me ... I have discovered a new attack form and I don't want any of y'all to be caught in it's blast."

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Saturday June 3rd, 2023 8:56:30 AM

Zeoll picks up an oversized heavy pick, the kind a minotaur would use. It takes the old taur two hands to handle, and he stows it away. [OOC: Oversized weapons do damage as one size larger, but suffer a penalty on attack rolls, if an attack roll is needed.]

The pick is heavy, so Zeoll sets down two of the four spears he carries around to compensate.

He wonders what strange attack his new friend has, and asks for details.

"We should stay herre in the rrelatively securre compound overrnight, then strrike out in the morrning." The liontaur wants time to have Bill fly back and also get some sleep. "I'll take firrst watch."

"We did well, today, my frriends."

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Saturday June 3rd, 2023 8:39:08 PM
Cyrion hears Zeoll's question and thinks for a moment. "I was created to use mind powers or psionics to augment my combat prowess. Initially, this helped against arcane casters as they couldn't dispel my powers. Over time, it's almost natural to call on them when I enter combat. For some time now, I've been thinking about a way to affect multiple targets should I be surrounded. When I think about it, I can create a burst of crystalline shards that emanate from me, and damage everything, including my friends, within a forty-foot area around myself. Thus, should I call out for you all to scatter, it is to keep myself from damaging you with my attack."

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Sunday June 4th, 2023 1:03:37 PM

"An excellent powerr, Cyrrion," says Zeoll. "But to clarrify, 40 feet rradius orr diameterr?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Sunday June 4th, 2023 8:40:55 PM
Asimov says, "I agree we can camp here tonight."

(OOC: Forgot to level up, will hopefully do so tomorrow)

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Monday June 5th, 2023 2:13:57 AM
Cyrion closes his eyes for a moment, "I see the shards bursting out from around me to a distance of 40', so assuming diameter ... still, i would urge you all to move away quickly if possible ... it will take some strength from me to use it, but I will recover quickly."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday June 5th, 2023 7:54:07 AM
Elron reflects on the names being funny and compliments the chef.
Cryion tells the group about his new ability.
Zeoll changes up his packing and asks about details on Cyrion’s ability. He suggests they camp and head out in the morning.
Asimov agrees to camp here.

The party has a pleasant night in the colony. They even have plenty of bedding options to choose from. In the morning Delbina heads to the ship to stay until the party is done. Where do they head first?

Island Map


Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Monday June 5th, 2023 11:08:32 PM
(OOC: I fell asleep and forgot to level and don't have time now, so hopefully I'll do it tomorrow)

Asimov says, "I think we should either head to the Northern Woods or Fruit Forests. Apparently per the notes we found there are some speculations that the fruit forest could have been planted for cultivation by another civilization. If we think something came from below and took everyone then maybe that other civilization does exist and it went underground and the fruit forest will have clues. Either that or the Northern Woods is rumored to contain fae and or demons perhaps the assailants originated from there and decided to tunnel here. Abduction could be a fae plot."


Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+13=32 ;
Monday June 5th, 2023 11:19:32 PM

In the morning, Zeoll examines the area outside the camp to look for the signs that a large group of people have passed there.

Survival (with Guidance) 32 PLUS scent.

He will lead his friends on what he deems is the most likely route.

Elron -- SteveM  d20+9=12 ;
Monday June 5th, 2023 11:29:37 PM
If they're not going to simply check the closest place first, Elron decides Zeoll's approach might make sense. If it's a very large group. He offers to help.

(Survival = 12 to aid another)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 4:07:48 AM
Mundhi thanks Delbina for the help she was able to provide.

She follows Zeoll's lead for now. She ponders what they have gathered, and tries to make some sense of it all.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 6:00:39 AM
Asimov suggests the forests. Fruit forest and northern woods being of particular interest to him.
Zeoll searches the areas for clues.
Elron thinks Zeoll’s approach might make sense.
Mundhildur thanks Delbina for her assistance and waits to see what Zeoll turns up.

Zeoll’s search, while a solid idea, is far, far too late to turn up anything. It’s been a month since whatever occurred here happened and it’s certainly rained many times through that month. Any trail that existed is long gone, even if the entire population of the place got up and left together.

There is a dirt road that leads through the island. Made from the daily journeys to the mining sites by the many wagons and feet of guards and prisoners it splits off to the east and west and offers an easy trail to most of the places the party is heading. The west trail in particular heads to the fruit forest, most of the mines including the most recent, and the northern woods.

Island Map


Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 2:25:17 PM

Zeoll relates his failure and is happy to go in whatever direction people pick.

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 7:02:19 PM
When the northern woods and fruit forest that Asimov wanted to check are in the same direction as the nearest currently active mine, Elron decides, "We should take th' west trail." To convince the others he makes good decisions, Elron tells then a story from before he'd met them. . .

I went t' th' store an' bought a bottle o' rum. As I was about t' leave I thought for a moment. The trail's a bit rocky. If I fall, the bottle might break. T' avoid that, I drank all of th' rum before I left th' store. It turned out t' be a very good decision, 'cause I fell seven times on my way home.

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 9:24:46 PM
Zeoll agrees with Elron.

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d10=7 ;
Tuesday June 6th, 2023 10:28:19 PM
(OOC: Asimov - hp roll 1, reroll: 5)
(OOC: Irony hp roll - 7)

Asimov invented some new devices overnight. He also upgraded Irony by enchanting Irony's Gearworks so they count as magic and aligned for overcoming DR. He is fine taking the Western trail.

(OOC: Leveled)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 4:12:25 AM

"Elron, you are simply silly at times," comments Mundhildur. "And that is part of your charm."

Westward.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 8:08:01 AM
Zeoll is happy to go wherever the others want to.
Elron votes west and tells a story.
Asimov gets some new toys.
Mundhildur comments on Elron’s silliness.

All in agreement the party heads westward. The trail, though made of dirt, is well worn and easy to travel. Only a few weeds have started to take root on it in the month that has passed. Though the party has been warned of dangerous native wildlife they encounter none on this first leg of their journey, instead having a pleasant morning of easy walking on a sunny day.

About midday, just when the party is thinking about stopping for lunch, the party finds a disturbing scene. A horrible stench fills the air, wafting from the remains of a herd of indigenous animals. More distressing than the horrible odor of death and decay is the condition of the animal carcasses. All of them are so mutilated as to seem far beyond natural predation.

Island Map


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 12:37:55 PM
Cyrion draws Cutter and just rests it on his shoulder, in anticipation of trouble as they head towards the Fruit Trees. "If this grove was planted by another race, it will be interesting to see what it looks like, and what fruit it offers."

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+16=35 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+13=20 ;
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 6:19:12 PM

Zeoll growls in anger. "This is not hunting forr food! This looks morre like killing forr sporrt."

The carcasses look fresher than a month? Zeoll prays for guidance and investigates. How long ago did this happen? What kind of monster did this? With natural weapons or manufactured weapons? Is there a trail to find where the killers went?

Perception 35
Survival (to track) 21 (with scent)
Knowledge Nature 20

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=34 ;
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 8:20:43 PM
As Zeoll investigates the herd, Elron does too -- although he's interested in making sure there are no people among them. (Perception = 34)


Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+14=22 ;
Wednesday June 7th, 2023 11:07:22 PM
Asimov takes a look around.

(Perception: 22)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+12=22 ;
Thursday June 8th, 2023 7:49:53 AM

Mundhildur climbs a tree to get a wider view of the area, and looks around. Any signs of other activity outside of the slaughter of the herd? What sort of creatures were killed?

==========
Perception: 22

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday June 8th, 2023 8:18:53 AM
Cyrion is curious what a grove planted by another race might be like.
Zeoll checks the corpses.
Elron looks for any dead humanoids.
Asimov keeps an eye of the general area.
Mundhildur finds a good vantage point.

The corpses are antelope like creatures, with long necks and horns. It looks like they were killed by bladed weapons, so not predation, and they are swarming with maggots of enormous size. Getting close might provoke them and cause a fight, but you can’t get a more detailed idea of what happened here without it. Zeoll is able to find a trail of bootprints that lead off towards the Twitchwood.


Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Thursday June 8th, 2023 12:08:12 PM
Fearful that the giant maggots will seek living flesh, Zeoll steps away and dismisses thoughts of the giant flies they will grow into. The liontaur wrinkes his nose and points out the trail.

"Let's go that way! Follow me!"

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday June 8th, 2023 2:25:47 PM
Cyrion sees the giant maggots and stops, "Guys, since when did maggots get that big ... not that I want to tangle with them, just wondering if there is something weird going on here that we aren't catching ore no one knew about in the beginning." Cyrion is good with moving on

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh 
Thursday June 8th, 2023 9:22:10 PM
Asimov says, "Mayhaps we stumbled onto some sort of isle of Giants. We should keep an eye out for how big other things are and if they are abnormal be wary."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80 
Friday June 9th, 2023 5:15:25 AM

"Do we want to fight big maggots, or wait until they are big flies?" asks Mundhildur. She is fine with fighting them - likely with lots of fire. She is fine as well with giving them a wide berth and continuing on the way.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday June 9th, 2023 7:26:14 AM
Zeoll finds tracks and tells the party to follow him.
Cyrion wonders why the maggots are so large.
Asimov wonders if it’s an island of giants. The dead herbivores look normal sized.
Mundhildur wonders if they’ll turn into giant flies they’ll have to fight later.

Zeoll’s able to make out some detail once away from the chaos of the slaughtered animals. These are medium sized humanoids wearing tough boots. The kind you’d wear if for combat or long wilderness treks. There’s 3 probably 3 of them, and they seem worried about being followed - efforts were made to hide the trail even though they could not know anyone would happen on their trail. It’s been several hours since they were here.

The trail leads right up into the Twitchwood. According to the notes they found the place is known for holding a large number of murderous plants - assassin vines, hangman trees, and worse. Whoever this was must be confident of their skills and the party will have to keep a sharp eye out to not fall prey to the dangerous plants.

Zeoll, please make a new survival check to track as the trail is more difficult in the woods. Everyone else should make perception checks to watch for danger while Zeoll is distracted tracking the humanoids. Aid another can be used, but you can only focus on one check or the other, no rolling both to track and watch the trees for murderous intent.


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=12 ;
Friday June 9th, 2023 7:26:37 AM
The twins do their best to keep their eyes out (perception 12)

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=30 ;
Friday June 9th, 2023 8:49:28 AM
"Big maggots is prob'ly tasty. . ." Elron notes. But if he's ready to take on a meal's worth, he is not ready to take on several times that. He follows the others to the Twitchwood and proceeds to watch the forest. (Perception = 30)

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+9=29 ; d20+13=22 ;
Friday June 9th, 2023 9:22:12 AM

Before proceeding, Zeoll casts Detect Magic to see if there are any lingering auras.
Spellcraft with Guidance 29!

And Message to make sure everybody can whisper to each other very quietly.

Zeoll mentions to his friends that when it seems they are just a minute or two out, he'll cast invisibility on everybody, including Irony but not Bill, who will stay back until called.

Zeoll prays for Guidance and sniffs out the tracks.

Survival 22 to track.

As we sense that an approach is imminent, when the team gets near, but still out of hearing range, Zeoll casts invisibility on (in order) himself, Elron, Mundhi, Cyrion, Asimov, and then Irony.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Perception: d20+12=28 ; Survival: d20+11=26 ;
Saturday June 10th, 2023 9:00:32 PM
Cyrion will rub a crystal he has hanging on a leather necklace, then helps to keep an eye out while Zeoll follows the trail

[Dorje Crystal - He gains low-light vision, +2 bonus on Perception checks, and notice secret doors - lasts 1 hour]

Asimov (18/13/16; 72 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 40/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) -- Hugh  d20+14=23 ; d20+6=26 ;
Sunday June 11th, 2023 7:43:55 PM
(Perception: 23)

Asimov keeps his eyes open as he enters the woods. Irony flies overhead also on lookout though not as skilled (Perception: 26) but perhaps more alert.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 80/80  d20+9=23 ;
Sunday June 11th, 2023 7:49:48 PM

The tall woman grows taller, now over 10'. She uses her added height to see over what others might see. Mundhildur has a rock in one hand, her +1 longspear in another. If some sort of viney thing tries to take hold of her, she wants to be able to slice it. The rock? To smash from a distance.
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Perception: 23

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday June 12th, 2023 9:04:14 AM
The Twins exist long enough to help a little.
Elron thinks the maggots might be tasty but leaves with the rest.
Zeoll casts detect magic, invisibility, and message as the party heads out.
Cyrion also helps keep an eye out using magic to enhance his senses.
Asimov and Irony keep watch together, one on the ground one in the air.
Mundhildur grows big and gets armed.

The party ventures into the forest. Quickly it grows dark beneath the boughs, the thick canopy blocking sunlight from above and preventing any aerial scouting Irony might want to do. It’s full of old growth trees, but they almost seem to shuffle and whisper to each other as the party passes. Fortunately the keen eyes of the party spot out danger before it finds them - several times they recognize a tangle of assassin vines or a grove of handyman trees before the party wanders into them.

It takes about an hour before things go wrong. Zeoll suddenly finds he can’t find the trail anymore. One moment it’s there, clear as day to his keen eyes, the next he’s facing a giant oak with some signs the target was here, but no indication of them going around or up the tree or anything. Worse, the party notes that the trees and landscape seem to have shifted behind them, confusing their route back out of this place. The fact that the party didn’t have a chance to stop for lunch as planned probably won’t improve anyone’s mood either.


Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=25 ; d20+6=13 ;
Monday June 12th, 2023 8:52:04 PM
Asimov and Irony inspect the tree looking for anything out of the ordinary.

Asimov: Perception 25
Irony: Perception: 13

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+13=16 ;
Monday June 12th, 2023 9:33:14 PM

Zeoll is confused and tries to sniff out what is happening.

Survival 13.

Elron -- SteveM  d20+9=24 ;
Monday June 12th, 2023 10:21:05 PM
Elron isn't sure what the others are worried about. But maybe he can help Zeoll find the tracks again. (Survival = 24)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 91/91  d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 6:04:32 AM

With Zeoll and Elron working on finding the tracks, Mundhildur concentrates on the shuffling vegetation. "They have a druid with them?" she asks aloud, thinking about the composition of the group they have been trying to follow.

She looks about the area, trying to ascertain whether some critter or plant is about to attack - and being ready to oppose or discourage with rocks or with whatever may be necessary.

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Perception: 22

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Survival check: d20+10=20 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 12:02:16 PM
Cyrion finds this lack of prints both interesting and disturbing, as well as the trees moving around him. He'll join in on trying to find the tracks again, and if it brings him close to the giant oak, then he'll poke it with his finger to make sure its solid

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 7:34:39 PM
Asimov inspect the tree closely.
Zeoll relies on his nose
Elron isn’t sure what the others are worried about but helps with the tracking.
Mundhildur wonders about the shuffling vegetation.
Cyrion pokes the tree to see if it’s real.

Whomever you are following they have been working hard to conceal the trail. It didn’t work until now as the occasional sign was still around. Inspection of the area shows signs of something large moving through the area - a lot of disturbed earth, especially around the tree roots. Inspection of the tree shows that it is a real, normal tree as far as the party can tell.

However the search involves a lot of poking, prodding, and otherwise bothering the tree. It seems that the tree gets sick of this nonsense for suddenly a great groan deafens the party and the earth begins to shudder. Its roots begin to writhe and squirm like enormous tentacles and the entire thing sort of raises itself out of the earth. With the air of an elder annoyed by the impermanence of youth it trundles off on its roots, lesser trees literally bending over as it passes to let it through.

Into the sudden silence that follows as the oak wanders off another, much smaller tree suddenly uproots itself, with much less groaning and noise, and slides over on its weirdly tentacle-like roots to the now empty space of rich earth and open canopy. After a polite wait for the party to get out of the way it settles down digging its roots back deep into the earth. The other trees nearby make rustling noises, as if in consternation that none of them moved to take the good spot before the younger, smaller tree did.

Well then. The information you found at the colony did mention “sentient” plant life. While it focused on the dangerous varieties it seems even the more placid plants are surprisingly smarter and more ambulatory then the party possibly expected. It explains the disappearing trail. The earth was freshly disturbed, so that oak must have come by and sat on the trail you were following. With the moving foliage it will be harder to track and find your way through the place but in theory you can just head in the direction the trail was going and pick it up again (no need to reroll, you just made the DC 25 check with aid another)


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 7:48:12 PM
Cyrion watches all this with his mouth open, then closes it, "That's going to be a great story to tell in a bar, might even earn us some free drinks."

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=20 ; d20+6=23 ;
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 8:49:37 PM
Asimov says, "So the entire forest can just move? That is rather inconvenient."

He and Irony keep their eyes peeled for other surprises.

Perception: 20 - Asimov
Perception: 23 - Irony

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 8:56:34 PM

Zeoll wishes he could talk with these trees, now that he sees what is going on. He thinks maybe he should try his greensinger ability ...

Fascinate, Suggestion, and Soothing Performance only work with fey, magical beasts, plant creatures, vermin, and animals.

Zeoll tries to fascinate three trees, including with the biggest one and the nimble one. The will save DC is 19. If that works Zeoll will try a suggestion to have the trees show us the way the ones we are tracking went. The suggestion will DC is the same 19.

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 10:23:26 PM
Elron can't figure out what Zeoll is doing, and heads over to where he thinks the trail would have been if the tree happened to come along later. He does, however, mentally file away Cyrion's suggestion that this story might be worth a free drink someday.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 91/91 
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 7:03:24 AM

"We had a few dwarfs visit us one time, and talked about their concerns about dancing trees. My father thought they had enjoyed too much ale," relates Mundhildur.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 8:42:08 AM
Cyrion watches in shock then says it’ll make a good story.
Asimov comments a moving forest makes things inconvenient.
Zeoll wishes he could talk with trees. He tries to uses his other powers to maybe communicate with them.
Elron isn’t sure what Zeoll is doing and moves towards where he thinks he can pick up the trail.
Mundhildur comments some dwarfs told her family about dancing trees once but her father was sure they were lying.

It is impossible to tell if any of Zeoll’s magic has any effect. Unless specifically doing something the trees don’t really seem to move much more than regular trees, so you can’t tell if they stop to stare at the fascination (or if they can even see), he can’t communicate with the trees to give them orders through suggestion, and the performance does cause the trees to quiet down their rustling, but it’s unclear if they are magically soothed or if they’d respond that way to any music, magical or not.

Fortunately Elron is able to get them back on track. Past the small clearing caused by the oak walking off he’s able to pick up the trail again as it heads onward. They lost a bit of time picking up the trail again but they are closing in on the group of antelope murderers.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Survival check: d20+10=28 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 11:45:14 AM
Cyrion will also help try to keep us on track

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=23 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 7:41:44 PM
Once they've found the trail again, Elron turns his attention back to looking for danger. (Perception = 23)

And perhaps to figuring out the wording of the drink-worthy story.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 91/91  d20+10=22 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 10:06:39 PM

Mundhildur joins Elron in keeping an eye out. "You sweep right and central, I'll sweep left, upwards, and central, with an occasional glance backwards."

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+13=22 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 11:16:05 PM

"Good job, Elrron!" says Zeoll. The liontaur assists with the tracking, and tries to gauge the approach. The lipontaur has not given up on the idea of an invisible approach.

Survival 22

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=30 ; d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2023 11:35:57 PM
Asimov and Irony remain in their relative positions with Technomancer on the ground and Mechanical Minion in the air, both keep an eye out.

Perception: 30 - Asimov
Perception: 8 - Irony

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday June 15th, 2023 7:29:24 AM
Cyrion and Zeoll help with tracking
Elron, Asimov and Mundhildur keep an eye out.

The tracks are very fresh now. They could run across the target any minute. That leaves the question open of approach - do they send someone ahead to scout? Sneak towards them? Or brazenly approach?


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday June 15th, 2023 9:25:24 AM
Cyrion looks around, "I can try to sneak up and see what's ahead, but maybe there is someone more sneakier than I ?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+24=32 ; d20+15=22 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2023 11:41:10 AM
Zeoll casts Message so we can all whisper to each other.

Zeoll then casts Invisibility. On EVERYBODY! Except Bill the Eagle. Duration is 7 minutes.

That's seven spells, for Cyrion, Zeoll, Elron, Asimov, Mundhildur, and the Twins. And Irony. That uses all six 2nd level slots and a third. Invisibility gives you a +20 on stealth checks while moving, +40 if you stand still.

"Please trry to be sneaky as you apprroach," says Zeoll. He also reminds his friends: Don't attack charmed or confused or calmed creatures. The liontaur also takes out the huge two-handed pick he got from the equipment storage.

Stealth 32
Perception 22

Elron -- SteveM  d20+12=25 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2023 7:45:18 PM
Elron tries to sneak as they move, whappin' stick in hand, unless it makes him fall behind. (Stealth = 45, should have added another 20 for the invisibility) He remembers not to hum as they walk.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 91/91  d20+25=27 ; d20+10=11 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2023 8:53:30 PM
"I'm less sneaky when I'm larger, so I'll return to my tiny size." Mundhildur shrinks from 10'5" to a diminutive 7'4".

"Ach. Little bugs on my legs." She is distracted as she lifts her dress to brush some sort of tiny critters that mistook her for a tree to climb.

Right. Stealth: 27 (rolled a 2).
Perception: 11 (nat 1)

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+26=46 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+6=7 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2023 11:52:47 PM
Asimov - Stealth - 46
Irony - Stealth - 23
Asimov - Perception 16
Irony - Perception - 7

Asimov and Irony are too distracted by being invisible to really notice anything. Irony is a flying mechanical construct and invisibility only does so much.



Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Stealth: d20+10=19 ; Perception: d20+10=18 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 1:23:13 AM
Marvelling at the fact that he is now invisible, Cyrion joins his friends in sneaking down the path

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=19 ; d20=3 ; d20=7 ; d20=19 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 8:03:15 AM
The Twins are surprisingly stealthy despite their armor (38 stealth)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=16 ; d20=5 ; d20=16 ;
Friday June 16th, 2023 8:09:22 AM
Cyrion offers to sneak ahead.
Zeoll casts invisibility on everyone.
Elron has to remind himself not to hum while being sneaky
Mundhildur shrinks down to try to be more sneaky.
Cyrion marvels at being invisible.
The Twins are surprisingly stealthy.

The party creeps up to the enemy’s camp. They find a group of three humanoids crowded around a tiny fire, more burning coals then a true campfire, just hot enough to warm the food they are stirring the the ashes and perfect for stealth. The creatures have athletic builds, white hair, and strange blue skin. Their eyes are pure white and bulging and they mutter to each other in some language you don’t understand (at least I don’t think anyone speaks Aklo let me know if I'm wrong).

Though the language is foreign, the tone is unmistakable. Two of the group are complaining to a third, who responds in an authoritative growl. Some noise causes the apparent leader to cock his head and look around suspiciously before a barked order causes all three to move into the shadows of the trees and vanish, hidden from sight.


Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Friday June 16th, 2023 10:17:46 AM

Zeoll casts confusion to avoid friends as best he can and to get the area in which he last saw the humanoids.

Confusion affects a 15-ft.-radius burst. The save DC is DC22 Will Save.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Saturday June 17th, 2023 9:50:51 PM
Cyrion, since he's invisible, and this isn't an attack, will pull a couple of gold pieces out of his pouch and throw them near the cookfire ... trying to get the figures to come back out of hiding ..... money talks you know

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=34 ; d20+32=46 ;
Sunday June 18th, 2023 7:04:08 PM
Whichever way these things went, Elron figures he has a decent chance of sneaking up on them if he's slow and patient. He's also got to be alert enough not to pass them if they're hiding. So although his base speed is 50, he only heads after them at 20' a round.

Perception = 34
Stealth = 46 (including the invisibility)

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=23 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+46=61 ; d20+42=53 ;
Sunday June 18th, 2023 11:08:00 PM
(OOC: Asimov speaks Aklo)

Perception: 23 - Asimov
Perception: 24 - Irony
Stealth: 61 - Asimov
Stealth 53 - Irony

Asimov and Irony stop and try to get a better idea of what is going on with these blue creatures.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 91/91  d20+10=22 ; d20+45=57 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 2:42:51 AM
[Thought I had posted Saturday...]

Mundhi uses a nearby tree to provide partial concealment, and she listens and looks around.

She is ready to hurl the stone in her hand if she perceives a glimpse of the brutal animal slayers. Unless someone wants to talk with them first.

Perception: 22
Stealth: 57



Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+12=15 ; d4=2 ; d100=12 ; d100=50 ; d100=100 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=21 ; d20=1 ; d20=5 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+21=37 ; d20+21=26 ; d20=20 ; d20=15 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 7:10:33 AM
Zeoll tries to cast confusion to hit the enemy.
Cyrion tries throwing money into the area.
Elron tries to spot and sneak up on the enemy.
Asimov speaks the enemy's language and tries to get a read on what they were talking about.
Mundhildur stays hidden and is ready to throw a rock.

Since Asimov does speak the language he is able to get an idea what the creatures were complaining about. The two were complaining to their leader about having to travel through the forest and he was berating them for killing more than they needed and leaving a sign of their presence. ”We have to report back that a ship came, your stupidity might alert the surface dwellers to our existence.”

Zeoll’s spell causes no reaction, though it’s hard to say if they made the save or he just missed. Since Zeoll and Cyrion took actions that might reveal their location they need to make new stealth checks. (each round if you take any standard or full round action please make a new stealth check - if you simply stay still and make checks or only move you can keep a previous roll. If you don’t move you get +40 until you break invisibility)

The enemy may not be able to see Mundhildur, but they heard her last round and she hasn’t moved. Darts flash past her - Two hits, dealing 2 damage and she must make 2 DC 18 saves vs poison. On a failure Highlight to display spoiler: {You forget everything that has happened in the past hour - so since you found the dead animals.}

Of the party only Elron is able to spot the enemy this round. A tiny motion draws his attention to one of them crouching in the shadow of a tree about 20 feet from the campfire, blowgun raised to his lips. He realizes the dart flashing past him towards Mundhildur is what drew his attention so they are definitely hostile.


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday June 19th, 2023 7:12:19 AM
The Twins, totally unable to find the enemy, stay still and stay silent.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+13=17 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=25 ; 2d6+5=9 ; 2d6+5=14 ; 2d6+5=14 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 1:00:09 PM

"Ow!" calls out Mundhildur - not at the strike of the first dart, which barely managed to overcome her resistance to the toxin, and at which point she forgot what has just happened recently. No, it was the second poke that got to her. Able to judge with reasonable accuracy the directionality of the second dart, she looks to see who might have sent it her way. Not able to see who it was, the Jotun giant takes a direct approach and charges straight ahead toward where she figures the dart was launched. If something comes within bashing distance, she does her thing. "No one pokes me and gets away with it!" she sings.

If she gets close enough to anyone to better discern them, the following slams occur:
1. AC20 for 9 hp
2. AC 22 for 14 hp
3. AC 25 for 14 hp
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Edited to fix hit points in header

Zeoll (AC22, HP81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+4=6 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+10=22 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 7:27:05 PM

[OOC: Usually casting Confusion would break invisibility and Stealth. Breaks invisibility because it is an attack, and breaks stealth because of the sound of casting. But if somehow Zeoll is srill able to remain hidden, his stealth check is 6, or 26 if invisible, or 46 if invisible and still.]

Zeoll tries to sense the presence of the enemy. He is using scent.

Perception 28.

If Zeoll perceives a foe as a free action, he casts Hold Monster on it. That's a DC22 Will save. If the spell works, Zeoll moves up to 40 ft to stand right next to it. He calls to his friends to tell them what he has found.

If he perceives using scent as a move action to tell the direction of the enemy, then he casts another Confusion in the direction he sniffs. That's a DC21 Will save for any in the area. [OOC: Last round I made a mistake and said that Confusion is DC22. It is not. It is DC21. Sorry for the confusion. I was confused.]

If a spell penetration check is needed, then Zeoll beats SR22.



Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Stealth: d20+10=28 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 9:28:41 PM
Cyrion stands still as a tree, hoping his coin idea didn't bring undue attention to himself

Elron -- SteveM  d20+14=31 ; d4=2 ; d6=1 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 9:35:31 PM
Elron moves towards the creature he can see, still taking time to move carefully. If Mundhildur's charge has taken her closer to the creature than Elron is, at least he won't be in her path. Meanwhile, he tries to see what it is.

If Elron is not within 50' of the creature, he continues to sneak up this round.

If Elron is within 50' of the creature, he moves up and attacks. Hits AC 31 for 2 (weapon) +1 (electrical) +1 (weapon bonus) = 4 damage.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=32 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+26=28 ; d20+22=33 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 10:06:07 PM
Asimov dons his jetpack and takes to the sky while maintaining his invisibility.

He and Irony try to keep up with the blue creatures.

Perception 32 - Asimov
Perception 16 - Irony
Stealth 28 - Asimov
Stealth 33 - Irony

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d20+21=38 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=22 ;
Monday June 19th, 2023 10:49:42 PM
The Twins stay hidden.
Mundhildur rushes forward and starts crushing bushes trying to find who poked her. That bush is well and truly crushed… wait why was she doing that again?
Zeoll tries to sniff out the enemy.
Cyrion stays very still.
Elron rushes the enemy he found!
Asimov tries to find the enemy.

The enemy was only about 20 or 30 feet away from Elron so he’s able to rush up and engage them, preventing them from slinking off and hiding again and landing his attack. Zeoll is able to sniff out a 2nd and casts his spell on him. The creature seizes up, held in place.

Mundhildur finds Highlight to display spoiler: {that not only has she forgotten recent events, but she cannot form new memories. This might lead to extreme confusion as she forgets what she’s doing as soon as a distraction happens but the sounds of combat are obvious and likely produce automatic reactions.}

The one Elron is fighting quickly raises his blowgun, accepting an attack of opportunity to try to poison his enemy but he misses.

The third, the leader, remains unaccounted for - no one has been able to spot him yet, though a sharp prick from behind Zeoll might give him a hint of where he is. 1 damage and a DC 18 fortitude save. On a fail Highlight to display spoiler: {you cannot remember anything from the last hour and cannot form new memories.}


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 6:50:47 AM

I do not know whether Mundhildur is still invisible after having slammed bushes, but let me know.

"What am I doing in these woods?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+10=23 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 6:52:49 AM

I forgot to roll perception (23), as the Jotun singer looks around and listens trying to get her bearings.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 7:30:30 AM
No she is not. Even if it hit nothing she took hostile action, and in this case it hit and murdered a poor innocent bush.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Ranged Touch Attack: d20+10=16 ; If hits damage is: 5d6=12 Force damage
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 11:51:33 AM
Seeing Elron's enemy try to attack him, Cyrion will step out from behind his tree, touch the "eye" embedded in his forehead and fire a beam of energy at the creature

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+13=23 ; d20+13=25 ; 2d6+5=12 ; 2d6+5=12 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 9:26:11 PM

One more thing, if she sees one or more of her friends, she asks, "What are we doing here?"

If she sees one of the critters the group has been following, she asks, "Who are you!?" Seeing how weird they look, she may take offensive action if it looks like they are likely to do likewise. Short-term memory loss or not, she has a strong sense of self-preservation.

I'm only going to roll twice, though, as it may be that part-way through her attacks, she may be confused again.

AC 23, 12 damage
AC 25, 12 damage

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+15=30 ; 4d8(7+2+3+3)=15
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 9:46:30 PM

Poison save using a hero point before the roll for a +8. A 30! Saves. More coming.

Zeoll is definitely visible now! The liontaur shrugs off the blowdart and its poison. Standing next to the enemy he held last round, Zeoll hoists his oversized pick in both hands and plants it firmly in the enemy's skull!

Now, Zeoll is not proficient, and an oversized weapon imposes other penalties, but thank the gods, a coup de gras attempt on a held foe requires no attack roll. It automatically succeeds, and criticals. And of course, the pick has a x4 multiplier.

Coup de Grace: As a full-round action, you can use a melee weapon to deliver a coup de grace (pronounced “coo day grahs”) to a helpless opponent. You can also use a bow or crossbow, provided you are adjacent to the target. You automatically hit and score a critical hit. If the defender survives the damage, he must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + damage dealt) or die. A rogue also gets her extra sneak attack damage against a helpless opponent when delivering a coup de grace. Delivering a coup de grace provokes attacks of opportunity from threatening opponents.

Zeolls damage is 4d8, for 15 damage. The death Fort save is a 25.

Elron -- SteveM  d20+12=30 ; d20+12=29 ; d4=4 ; d6=3 ; d4=2 ; d6=5 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 10:41:00 PM
"Mundhildur, these creatures attacked us and they use some sort of poison dart!" Elron calls out.

Meanwhile, he continues attacking the one in front of him, making a flurry of blows.
Hits AC 30 for 4+3+1 = 8 damage
Hits AC 29 for 2+5+1 = 8 damage



Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+9=14 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 11:36:38 PM
Asimov takes out his magic detector and starts flying a search pattern with the 60 foot cone hoping to get a ping from the missing leader.

Irony decides to drop hiding and attack the one Elron is fighting only to miss (14 vs AC)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=14 ; d20+21=22 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 6:58:25 AM
Mundhildur is confused but manages to attack.
Cyrion shoots an eye beam.
Zeoll kills the helpless one.
Elron attacks the one attacking him.
Asimov tries to find the last one.

The combined assault of the party kills the one Elron is fighting, and Zeoll’s pick deals with the other. Silence suddenly falls on the area, and no more darts fly. It seems the final enemy has decided discretion is the better part of valor and fled.


Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 8:54:25 AM

"Whew! I'm glad that worrked," says Zeoll, as he wipes the brains off his pick.

He looks over the enemy, getting a good look really for the first time. What is it?

And he detects magic as well.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 2:02:50 PM
Cyrion will look on with concern as Mundhildur appears confused. "You are Mundhildur, a giantess who sings to her friends and protects them in times of need."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 4:23:06 PM

Mundhi looks at the mechanical man. "Yes, I am, thank you. And you are Cyrion. I just can't figure out how we got here. My mind is missing... something?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday June 21st, 2023 11:37:20 PM
Asimov calls out to Mundhi, "We walked here. We set out from the village that was missing most of the people all the way to here, through the forest that could move."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 7:39:35 AM
Zeoll is glad his plan worked. He examines the corpses.
Cyrion is concerned and tells Mundhildur who she is.
Mundhildur knows who she is but remains confused.
Asimov explains how the party got to where they are.

The enemy is examined. They are small, like halflings, but blue skinned with bulging eyes and completely hairless. You have idea what species they are or anything about them. Their armor and a light crossbow they carry has faint enchantments on it.

It takes a while but the party is able to establish that Mundhildur can’t seem to remember recent events nor things that have just happened. Her memories seem fine for things older than about an hour.


Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+9=19 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=22 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 3:27:55 PM

Zeoll casts Detect Magic and tries to Identify the armor and crossbows. Here are some rolls, boosted with Guidance.

Spellcraft 19, 26, 16, 22.

He turns his attention to poor Mundhi. Does she have any wounds, maybe small dart or bolt holes? That is, is this a poison or a magical effect that has afflicted her?

The Calm Emotions spell removes the confused condition, so he'll try that.

If not, he muses, it may take neutralize poison or remove curse or break enchantment or dispel magic to set her to rights.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 6:46:16 PM

Mundhildur looks around, and sees the bodies on the ground. "Hey, what happened here? Where are we? What are those things?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 9:47:36 PM
Asimov asks, "I wonder what kind of blue halfling-like creatures speak Aklo? I mean does anyone know or can cast a spell that would let us speak with the dead? Maybe we could figure out more about them?"

Elron -- SteveM 
Thursday June 22nd, 2023 11:31:24 PM
"What is Aklo?" Elron asks. He does at least guess it's some language, but has no idea where people would speak it.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday June 23rd, 2023 7:41:31 AM
Zeoll investigates further.
Mundhildur asks about the corpses.
Asimov asks about speaking with the dead.
Elron asks what Akklo is.

Zeoll is able to find a lot of information. The only magical things are the weapon and armor mentioned, both basic +1 variants. The blowpipe they were carrying comes with an assortment of darts and something he suspects is poison. Mundhildur has a tiny injury in one hand that could come from a dart, and he finds a dart still sticking to her neck. Calm emotions does nothing, but all the signs point to it being some kind of poison. He’ll have to beat the DC 18 caster level check to neutralize it with neutralize poison.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Saturday June 24th, 2023 1:28:21 AM

"Aklo?"

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Perception: d20+10=19 ; Survival: d20+11=17 ; Heal: d20+13=31 ;
Saturday June 24th, 2023 2:01:20 PM
Cyrion wants to examine these poisoned darts and see if he can figure out a way to counteract them using non-magical means (Heal skill)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Saturday June 24th, 2023 2:24:22 PM
You can use the heal skill to assist in the save. A new save occurs every hour.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday June 25th, 2023 9:12:39 PM
Asimov takes a capsule from his utility belt and gives it to Mundhi. "Take one of these and call me in the morning. It is a detoxify capsule and it neutralizes poison."

Asimov says, "Aklo is one of the languages I speak."

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+10=26 ;
Sunday June 25th, 2023 9:13:50 PM
(OOC: forgot to roll the caster level check; 26 vs DC 18 = success)

Elron -- SteveM  d20+9=21 ;
Sunday June 25th, 2023 10:09:35 PM
Elron asks Asimov, "So you're sayin' these things may come from th' same place you do?" This is a bit disappointing, as Elron has never been sure where Asimov comes from. "Well, th' longer we wait to follow their leader, the more likely he is t' reach a safe place. But I don't think we should go until Mundhildur is feelin' okay."

While he's still thinking about it, Elron tries to find the trail of the third creature so that Zeoll can follow it once he's tended Mundhildur. (Survival = 21)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+16=32 ; d20+7=11 ;
Sunday June 25th, 2023 11:28:32 PM

With Asimov's capsule, Mundhildur manages to come out of the short-term memory loss... though I assume she still has a memory hole of an hour and several minutes. She asks party members to help her fill in the gaps by explaining what has happened since they found the slaughtered Cervidae.

She is getting better but is still a little shaky, and cannot add a great deal to the tracking efforts.

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Fortitude save for coming out of the memory hole: 32
Survival for tracking: 11

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday June 26th, 2023 12:49:15 AM
Mundhildur asks about Aklo
Cyrion wants to use his healing skill to help vs the poison.
Asimov gives Mundhildur some anti-venom.
Elron is disappointed that the enemy is from the same place as Asimov as they have no idea where that is. He tries to track the enemy.

Mundhildur finds her mind clearing. She is able to form new memories again, reducing confusion, and she regains the memories of the last hour the poison made elusive, but memories that failed to be made since she was poisoned do not return.

Elron searches for the trail, but the enemy captain seems more competent than his subordinates and he cannot find it. You’ve learned a little about the enemy, what they look like and some of their methods, so the trip was not wasted at least.


Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Monday June 26th, 2023 5:29:13 AM

"We have learrned a bit herre, about ourr enemy. Let us continue on and see what we can see, perr ourr orriginal plan."

Zeoll looks around at his friends. The old taur hopes that someone will refresh his memory about what the original plan actually was, so that he does not have to admit that, for the moment, it has somewhat slipped his mind.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Monday June 26th, 2023 4:15:07 PM
Cyrion looks at Zeoll, "We're following the tracks we picked up, and I think checking out this side of this island for any clues as to where everyone went."

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+13=29 ;
Monday June 26th, 2023 6:47:15 PM

"Surre, I rrememberr. I can help with trracks, of courrse!"

Survival with Guidance 29

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=21 ; d20+6=21 ;
Monday June 26th, 2023 8:39:49 PM
Perception: 21 - Asimov
Perception: 21 - Irony

Asimov and Irony keep an eye out for any sign of the missing assailant

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=24 ;
Monday June 26th, 2023 10:13:06 PM
Elron returns to looking for suspicious plants. Or hairless, blue halflings.

(Perception = 24)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+10=23 ; d20+7=10 ;
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 6:48:05 AM

"Thank you, Asimov, and my friends. Yes, Asimov, you are my friend too."

She aims to help along the way. Mainly, she focuses on anything that might be a threat or perhaps something of interest.

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Perception: 23
Survival: 10

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+23=38 ;
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 7:29:31 AM
"Yes, but before we found the tracks we were going to search the most recent mining areas." "and have lunch." "We are very hungry." The Twins remind the group.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 7:29:42 AM
Zeoll has forgotten what the plan was before they found the signs of the enemy.
Cyrion says they were following the enemy tracks.
Asimov keep their eyes peeled.
Elron does as well.
Mundhildur aims to help.
The Twins have good memory.

Zeoll is able to find the trail again, but it is moving quickly. Now that the enemy knows he is being tracked he isn’t slowing down to hide his trail, since that didn’t work before, and it is unlikely you can catch him. He also might lead you into dangerous areas to try to get the party killed while chasing him. The Twins are also right in that the party had planned to stop for lunch and never did. Does the party pursue, or go back to their original plan?


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 3:41:38 PM
Cyrion looks at the tracks of the fleeing 'Aklo', and then in the direction of the mines. "There's a good chance we'll run into him again, and that if we follow him, we'll wander into an ambush or trap. Let's go check out the mines, and get you all some lunch."

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 4:53:48 PM

"Come, what sons! The games a-paw!"

Zeoll is all for continuing the chase. Granted, he has no more second-level slots, but that's ok. If the party decides to press on, the liontaur calls for a Fey Friend to help with the chase.

RESOURCES USED:
Bard Performance 2/13 rounds
6/6 second level slots (invisibility spells)
2/4 third level slots (confusion, calm emotions)
1/2 fourth level slots (hold monster)


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 5:53:16 PM

"If we do not pursue, he gets away and forewarns those we are coming against," says Mundhildur. "We let him go, we lose an edge. My legs are longer than his. He tried to steal my memories, to lose some of my mind. I am with Zeoll. Let us pursue." She gets some apples out of her bag, and some dried meat to share with all. "If you are hungry, let us eat on the run. If he can set a trap as he tries to escape us, then he must be very, very efficient."

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 8:07:01 PM
"I agree, now's our best time to catch the creature. 'less'n he set a trap in advance, we got nothin' t' fear." Elron is perhaps a bit anxious that they could go faster, "Or perhaps Bill could spot 'im from th' sky?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 12:03:02 AM
Asimov says, "I agree, let's get this guy while we have a chance. If we can capture him before he gets wherever he's going we can get information out of him."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 8:21:26 AM
Cyrion thinks they should go back to the original plan.
Zeoll is all ready to chase the enemy.
Mundhildur agrees, pointing out possible downsides to not chasing him.
Elron and Asimov are also all for the chase.

And so the party sets out. Quickly it’s clear he’s no longer bothering to hide his trail, focusing instead on speed. The party will have to match or move faster than him to catch him, which makes tracking far more difficult, especially in these woods (-5 for normal speed, -20 for double normal. Per long distance travel rules if you hustle (move twice your speed for an hour) you take 1 nonlethal damage, doubling every hour you move))

The dangers of the forest also risk slowing down the party. Sharp eyes will be needed to keep them out of trouble. (perception checks please)


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 1:24:20 PM
Cyrion will give in to reason, "One moment my friends." Cyrion closes his eyes and then ... His skin and equipment take on the color and texture of nearby objects

OOC: Spent a power point to use his Chameleon power - lasts 90 minutes, grants a +10 to Stealth checks

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+10=17 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 5:36:50 PM

Mundhildur's normal movement is 40. She can carry someone if needed. She is willing to hustle.

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Perception: 17

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=23 ; d20+6=19 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 8:33:22 PM
Asimov and Irony continue to keep their eyes peeled.

Perception: 23 - Asimov
Perception: 19 - Irony

Elron -- SteveM  d20+9=20 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 9:47:55 PM
Elron is able to keep up with Zeoll, whatever pace Zeoll sets. He tries to help Zeoll out. (Survival = 20 to aid Zeoll)

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+15=34 ; d20+2=14 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 10:18:15 PM

Zeoll sends Bill aloft. With eagle eyes and a fly speed of 80, he's the one to find our prey.

Zeoll perception 34 (36 with aid)
Bill perception 14

Zeoll leads the party as fast as possible.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=13 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+13=33 ; d8=6 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2023 7:52:29 AM
Cyrion activates his Chameleon power.
Mundhildur is faster then the average and offers to carry someone to catch the enemy.
Asimov is good at keeping an eye out.
Elron is able to help with the tracking.
Zeoll sends bill on ahead.

Bill has to stay under the thick canopy to see anything but the eagle is able to make plenty of progress flitting through the trees. With Zeoll knowing the right general direction to send the bird Bill finds his prey soon enough. The strange creature is moving quickly through the woods looking nervously as he does so. He suddenly diverts, changing direction. Bill has just about enough time to wonder why before the vines and plants around him begin to writhe and grab at him.

As the vines writhe and move Bill must make a DC 13 reflex save or be entangled. One lashes out at the eagle, inflicting 13 damage and wrapping around the bird in a stranglehold (33 to grapple, success).


Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+4=18 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2023 11:14:06 PM
Asimov says, "Irony, help Bill escape the vines."

Irony flies to where Bill is entangled and tries to help the bird free itself. (Strength Check: 18)

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+10=25 ; d20+10=27 ; d4=2 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=23 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+15=20 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2023 11:31:13 PM
Bill's save vs entangle ... a 25, so not entangled.

The eagle has a CMD of only 18 and loses 13 of his 58 hp, bringing him down to 45.

Bill lashes out and attacks.

If he can make only one attack, it hits AC27 for 3 damage.

If he gets a full attack, he also hits AC30, a crit threat that confirms vs AC23 for 5 or 10 damage if confirmed. Third attack is a nat 1.

Zeoll races forward, hoping to come to Bill's aid, but also looking for the villain.

Run with Woodland Stride gets Zeoll up to 160 ft closer. How far away is Bill? Zeoll also keeps a sharp eye out ... Perception 20

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday June 29th, 2023 11:35:49 PM
Cyrion notices that Bill seems to be in trouble ... then sees Zeoll move forwards. Cyrion will follow his friend looking for a target

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+13=20 ; d20+13=31 ; d8=2 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=13 ;
Friday June 30th, 2023 7:13:27 AM
Asimov tells Irony to help and the horse tries to pull vines off the bird.
Zeoll rushes forward to help his companion. Said companion attacks the enemy.
Cyrion rushes forward.

The vine tightens around Bill, crushing him slowly. He remains grappled.

Irony is not able to free Bill, though the horse is able to keep itself free from the entangling vines. Several lash out at the horse but cannot find a good purchase on its metal hide.

The rest of the party closes in on the scene and are now close enough to act.


Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP58) | Cayzle  d20+10=23 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=13 ; d4=1 ;
Saturday July 1st, 2023 10:37:01 AM

If Bill is not pinned, he'll keep fighting! The first hit lands vs AC23, for 2 hp damage.

Zeoll, running up, casts a Summon Nature's Ally IV. That is his whole round.

Did Bill take any extra damage?

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Saturday July 1st, 2023 12:01:26 PM
Can Cyrion figure out what exactly is attacking Bill, that way he doesn't injure something he shouldn't

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=28 ; d20+14=31 ; d4=3 ; d6=6 ;
Sunday July 2nd, 2023 4:55:46 PM
If Bill is caught in a vine, Elron tries to figure out where that vine comes out of the ground, and is perfectly happy to whap it at it's roots.

Perception = 28 if needed to pick the right plant
To hit = 31, damage = 3+6+1 = 10


Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+8=17 ;
Sunday July 2nd, 2023 11:42:13 PM
(OOC: Irony is a bipedal mechanical man with a slam attack)

Irony attempts to help free the bird again. Asimov shouts encouragement up at the flying mechanical minion. (used a hero point for a +4)

Strength check: 17 (to attempt to burst or break the vines; what is their break DC? The break DC of rope is 23 but I'd argue a vine is not as strong as rope is)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+9=14 ; d20+9=20 ; 4d6+6=21 ; 4d6+6=16 ;
Monday July 3rd, 2023 5:42:21 AM
Mundhildur throws a couple of rocks at the vines.

AC 14 for 21 hp damage
AC 20 for 16 hp damage

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d4=3 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=17 ; d8=8 ; d20+13=14 ;
Monday July 3rd, 2023 7:13:45 AM
Zeoll summons help and Bill fights! (he took 9 damage last round that I forgot to list)
Cyrion wants to figure out what is attacking Bill.
Elron goes a whappin.
Asimov has Irony again try to free Bill (Bill saved vs the entanglement, so it would be a grapple check not a strength check and the enemy CMD is 19)
Mundhildur throws rocks.

The party did find documentation warning of assassin vines so it quickly becomes obvious what is happening when they see Bill surrounded by nearly half a dozen writhing, aggressive vines. Between them they smash, crush, and tear the vine grappling the bird to pieces, freeing Bill.

The remaining vines object to their prey being taken from them. They lash out at Bill, who avoids most of them but one manages to grab the bird right before he’d be home free. 15 damage and a nat 1 on the grapple check, so Bill is not regrabbed.

Vine 1 - dead
Vine 2 -
Vine 3 -
Vine 4 -
Vine 5 -


Elron -- SteveM 
Monday July 3rd, 2023 9:31:56 PM
If Bill is okay and the others aren't being threatened by the vines, then Elron reluctantly concludes that backing away is the best course of action. "Which way did the blue halflin' go?"

He watches the vines, though. If the vines are able to move at a threatening clip, then he's all for whappin' some more.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+13=30 ;
Monday July 3rd, 2023 10:09:20 PM
Grapple Check for Irony (with Hero Point from Asimov): 30

Asimov heroically shouts encouragement at his mech minion while it successfully grapples one of the vines.



Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+9=14 ; d20+9=23 ; 4d6+6=17 ; 4d6+6=19 ; d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 7:48:41 AM

Mundhi changes targets to the vine that Irony is grappling with as follows with her thrown rocks:

AC 14: Damage 17
AC 23: Damage 19

If it looks like both Bill and Irony have managed to escape, she will then skirt around the area with the vines, and continue pursuit.

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Perception: 22

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Perception: d20+10=22 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 2:12:13 PM
Without moving in to attack, Cyrion tries to figure out where the vines are coming from, like a central plant, which would give him a larger target to blast

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 10:31:31 PM

Bill and Zeoll are ready to back out. Zeoll's summons fights the rearguard action to cover the retreat.

[OOC: Never even picked what was summoned, but seems moot now. LOL!]

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 5:21:15 AM

If everyone is out of reach of the vines, Mundhildur comes along, avoiding getting within reach of the vines.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 8:33:09 AM
With Bill extracted from the vines everyone is ready to back out. The vines can technically move, but at 5 feet a round they won't be catching anyone and give up. You know the enemy is near here, you just saw him, now you have to spot him as he's very good at hiding (perception from everyone)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+10=27 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 1:14:55 PM

The Jotunar looks around for the [not whitened, I meant] bluish halfling.

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Perception: 27

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Survival for tracking: d20+11=30 ; Perception: d20+10=12 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 2:36:56 PM
Cyrion, seeing that the "viney" situation is over, will also help in the search of their elusive prey

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=23 ; d20+6=9 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 9:04:38 PM
Asimov and Irony keep looking around.

Perception - 23 : Asimov
Perception: 9 : Irony

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=29 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 9:04:46 PM
(Perception = 29)

Elron still looking for the blue halfling.

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle  d20+15=21 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2023 11:02:35 PM
Zeoll tries to spot the way the quarry went. Perception 21

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20=11 ; d20=19 ; d20=16 ; d20=4 ; d20=15 ; d20=15 ; d20=20 ; d20=7 ; d20=18 ; d20=12 ; d20=9 ; d20=7 ; d20=18 ; d20=8 ; d20=13 ; d20=20 ; d20=6 ; d20=16 ; d20=9 ; d20=19 ; d20=15 ; d20=12 ; d20=4 ; d20=13 ; d20=19 ; d20=19 ; d20=4 ; d20=12 ; d20=12 ; d20=4 ; d20=17 ; d20=13 ; d20=9 ; d20=9 ; d20=5 ; d20=20 ; 4d6+6=23 ; d20=18 ; d20=4 ; d20=6 ; d20=16 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 5:44:15 AM

Mundhildur decides to drink a vial of antitoxin. She knows that at least one of those blue faces needled her into forgetfulness. The antitoxin might help defend her somewhat against a repeat of such an experience. Then, she starts 'bowling' - taking stones, and rolling them swiftly along the grasses and through any brambles along the forest floor, hoping to take out or spook the fellow. She does this in 5-degree increments.

I rolled unadjusted d20s, 36 of them. That should cover a full sweep in front of and to her sides. Of course, she avoids tossing them right where her friends are.
To Hit: (number of times a particular 'to hit' matches the number rolled)
20: 3 - Thus, Roll 20 (+14) occurred 3 times.
19: 4
18: 2
17: 1
16: 2
15: 3
13: 3
12: 4
11: 1
9: 3
8: 1
7: 2
6: 1
5: 1
4: 3
That's 11 rolls below 10
23 rolls above 10

At 9th level she can throw rocks up to 450 feet. However, as her rocks are hurling primarily along the forest floor, let's say 150 feel, with the first 90 to 100' pretty fast and damaging, and the last 50' still moving, but slowing at the end of that range. Add 14 to each roll to hit.

If it connects with the fellow, it does 23 hp damage.

If she does not find the blue guy with these, she moves forward about 100 feet and repeats the process... unless something occurs that would cause her to reconsider her plan.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+21=37 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 7:24:09 AM
The party looks about. Mundhildur has an interesting idea about throwing rocks at each degree for 360 degrees to hit the guy, but there are several problems with that, namely you’re in the middle of a thick forest so she’ll be hitting trees a short distance away from herself with almost every throw. Even if the enemy isn’t hiding behind or up in a tree, making the tactic even more useless, the fact that the trees have been shown to be mobile and intelligent means it would likely quickly make them incredibly angry with her.

Things seem to have hit a bit of a stalemate. Tracking indicates he is in this general area - there are signs a humanoid figure passed in the area that end here. Tracking does not let you instantly detect the enemy though, and with the dangers of the forest he can break line of sight and hide when you get close and you can’t seem to find him once he’s hidden himself well. If he sneaks off you can probably find his trail again, but it will be a repeat performance unless something changes the math, and since he stopped for lunch and the party never did things will only get harder from here.

What does the party do?


Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle  d20+24=37 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 10:52:54 AM

Zeoll makes one last heroic effort to get even a rough idea of where the enemy has gone. Rolling Perception with Guidance and a +8 hero point. A 37!

Zeoll casts a Confusion spell at the general area of the fellow, if he can. It covers a 15 ft burst, The will save DC is 21.

Since we are not quite yet in combat, Zeoll goes all out and uses another hero point if the DM allows it: Hero Point to gain a second action, activating the Cloak of Arachnida to cast Web at the fellow, in a 20 ft radius anchored among the many trees. Since that derives from an item, the reflex save is only DC13, but the terrain effects may come into play, Zeoll hopes. And of course, with the Cloak, Zeoll himself can walk through the webs without hinderance.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday July 6th, 2023 4:23:07 PM
Cyrion looks around, "This thing is elusive and fast. I say we go back to the mines, and we'll catch this little creep later, as he's bound to show up again."

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=32 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 8:49:44 PM
Elron tries to help Zeoll spot the creature. (Perception = 32 to aid another)

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=20 ; d20+6=8 ;
Thursday July 6th, 2023 10:25:14 PM
Asimov and Irony also try to help Zeoll spot their quarry.

20 vs 15 for Asimov = Zeoll gets a +2
8 vs 15 for Irony = no dice

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+10=24 ;
Friday July 7th, 2023 1:42:04 AM
Mundhi adds her perception to the mix (another +2 via aid another).

Perception: 26

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=7 ; d100=51 ; d20=17 ; d100=69 ; d100=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ;
Friday July 7th, 2023 8:16:58 AM
Zeoll makes one last heroic effort to stop the enemy.
Cyrion thinks maybe they should move on.
Asimov, Elron, and Mundhildur try to help spot the enemy.

Zeoll is looking about, trying to find the enemy, when suddenly a spot up the trees he was looking at resolves into the face of the strange creature looking back at him. They lock eyes.

They both react instantly. The enemy does his prepared action the moment he’s spotted, shoving something in his hand into his mouth. Zeoll hits him with confusion and he begins to strike himself. Zeoll follows up with web, immobilizing the creature but not so much he can’t continue to hit himself in confusion. He makes no move to escape but he might kill himself if he is not stopped.


Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Friday July 7th, 2023 8:34:47 AM
Zeoll immediately follows up with a Hold Monster. The Will save DC is 22.

RESOURCES USED:
Bard Performance 2/13 rounds
6/6 second level slots (invisibility spells)
3/4 third level slots (confusionx2, calm emotions)
2/2 fourth level slots (hold monsterx2)
4th level domain spell used.
Web from Cloak used.
Two hero points used.

The liontaur moves effortlessly into the web, ending 10 ft from the fellow.

Elron -- SteveM 
Friday July 7th, 2023 8:42:56 PM
Elron watches, but doesn't enter the webbed area. "If'n he knocks hisself unconscious, won't that stop him hittin' hisself?"



Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Friday July 7th, 2023 8:47:14 PM

Tall lady has a couple of stones at hand, ready to peg the rascal if he manages somehow to wriggle out of and overcome Zeoll's entrapment.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+6=14 ;
Sunday July 9th, 2023 10:05:59 PM
Asimov calls out to Irony and asks him to check to see what is going on with their assailant.
Irony studies the webbed blue guy (Perception: 14)

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Monday July 10th, 2023 7:28:41 AM
Zeoll ponders a potential coup de grace intended to knock out, but not kill.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday July 10th, 2023 8:06:25 AM
Zeoll uses hold person to stop the enemy from killing themselves in confusion. He considers knocking them out.
Elron wonders if they’ll merely knock themselves unconscious.
Mundhildur has rocks ready in case of further threat
Asimov tries to get a good look at them.

The enemy freezes completely, immobilized. Now that they aren’t rolling a 30 on stealth every round the party gets a good look at him - or rather her. At least the creature has fat deposits on its chest like many humanoid specie’s females do. Now that she isn’t being driven to attack herself in confusion she takes no action and does nothing. That might be the paralysis, but there’s a strangely vacant look to the bulging eyes.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Monday July 10th, 2023 4:56:09 PM
Cyrion suggests, "While she is held, perhaps we should disarm and search her, and then bind her so we can question her."

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Monday July 10th, 2023 10:05:56 PM

Zeoll gives up his idea of knocking her out and works with Cyrion to disarm and bind her.

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=27 ;
Monday July 10th, 2023 11:46:56 PM
Elron watches for problem plants or sudden movement from their soon-to-be captive. (Perception = 27)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+10=19 ;
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 12:57:34 AM

With the others focusing on Zeoll's captive, Mundhildur turns her attention to their surroundings. She works to ensure no flora or fauna sneak up on them - scanning both the jungle floor and up into the trees.

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Perception: 19

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+9=21 ;
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 1:58:23 AM
Flying Irony helps to get her out of the tree and bind her.

CMB - 21

Asimov directs his minion's actions.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 7:09:40 AM
Cyrion suggests disarming and searching them.
Zeoll gives up on unconsciousness.
Elron and Mundhildur keep an eye for danger from other sources while the party is distracted.
Asimov and Irony help bind the creature and bring her down.

Paralyzed and helpless it’s easy enough to search and bind her. Her equipment is pretty much the same as her underlings, but all the poison seems to be missing. She continues to stare vacantly ahead, eyes not even following the party as they move and bind her.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 2:06:27 PM
Noticing the creatures gaze, Cyrion asks his friends, "Can any of you determine if she is in control of herself, her eyes and body language is off, and I have no way of making such a determination."

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle  d20=4 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+9=12 ;
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 9:34:33 PM

Zeoll tries to determine what kind or manner of thing this is.

Knowledge with guidance
Nature: 17 (4+13)
Planes: 23
Religion: 16
Arcana: 12

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 10:55:13 PM
"You mean that's not Zeoll's spell?" Elron has no idea what the creature is or whether it normally stares so, but it doesn't seem like the same thing that led them a merry chase.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+1=15 ; d20+5=8 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 1:50:32 AM
Asimov takes out his poison detector and tries to get an idea of if the creature is poisoned.

Wisdom check to determine specific type: 15
Craft Alchemy check to determine specific type 8

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 6:05:12 AM
Cyrion notes her body language is off and asks if anyone can determine why.
Zeoll tries to figure out the species of the lady.
Elron asks if it’s not the effects of Zeoll’s multiple spells.
Asimov checks for poison.

Zeoll’s consideration comes up with a few hints. Akklo is commonly spoken by extraplanar beings - as in ones that travel from plane to plane, as opposed to ones native to a specific one. It’s bulging eyes and strange skin are likely adaptations to dark places, so maybe originally from the plane of shadow. He doubts they are summoned or something like that though, more like a native of the area whose ancestors came from elsewhere.

Asimov’s detector indicates a truly alarming amount of toxins in the creature's system, far more than a regular dose. Considering her gear matches the other two exactly and the doses of poison they had are missing…


Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=34 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=21 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 8:44:42 PM
Asimov uses his last detoxify capsule for the day on the Aklo blue creature who has a lot of poison.

34 vs poison; (OOC: I think it says I need to roll a caster check which isn't that CL + relevant stat?)

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 11:12:35 PM

"Has it poisoned itself? Can anyone neutrralize poison?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Wednesday July 12th, 2023 11:19:03 PM
[OOC: Did not see that post before I posted!]

"Well done, Asimov!"

Then, speaking quietly, Zeoll asks his friends what they think ab out charming the creature?

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Thursday July 13th, 2023 1:22:26 AM

"Charm away, lionbardtaur," answers Mundhi.

Elron -- SteveM 
Thursday July 13th, 2023 8:49:03 AM
"Zeoll, I'd be happy t' speak with it. What sort o' story d'you think it'd like?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday July 13th, 2023 5:28:00 PM
Asimov detoxifies the creature successfully.
Zeoll asks if it has poisoned itself then congratulates Asimov for detoxifying it.
Mundhildur tells Zeoll to charm away.
Elron asks what kind of story he should tell the prisoner.

With the creature now tied up and detoxified presumably the party either dismisses or waits for the hold person and confusion to expire so she can actually, y’know, answer questions. Unfortunately it seems the extreme overdose of poison has greatly damaged her mind - she mostly gazes at the party blankly. The enemy was shooting small darts at the party, one of which was able to make Mundhildur forget the last hour and not be able to form memories for a long while - the large handful that has not been accounted for might have been enough to destroy all of her memories and reduce her to a child or vegetable.

Powerful healing magic, like what can restore ability damage, might be able to restore her to ask your questions.


Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Thursday July 13th, 2023 10:20:17 PM

"Alas, such healing is beyond me."

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Friday July 14th, 2023 2:56:50 AM
Asimov says, "I don't have that ability either. I can cure disease or poison and cure wounds but that is about it."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Friday July 14th, 2023 3:14:44 AM

"And I can throw rocks," she adds helpfully.

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Friday July 14th, 2023 7:19:48 AM

"Well, maybe forrgetting a lifetime of evil deeds is a blessing! If this crreaturre is trruly like a child, then we must be like unto its parrents."

Zeoll casts Charm Monster on the creature. The Will save DC is 21.

The liontaur tries to talk with the creature. Does it seem to have forgotten language? The liontaur tries to teach it a few words of Common. Also, does it have a name? Is it a boy or a girl?

"We have had a long day," Zeoll says, suggesting that finding a campsite might be a good thing to do.

RESOURCES USED:
Bard Performance 2/13 rounds
6/6 second level slots (invisibility spells)
4/4 third level slots (confusionx2, calm emotions, charm monster)
2/2 fourth level slots (hold monsterx2)
4th level domain spell used.
Web from Cloak used.
One hero point used.


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday July 14th, 2023 8:03:38 AM
The party determines that such magic to heal the prisoner is beyond them. That leaves the question what to do with her, and why would she commit such a self harming act to prevent capture and interrogation?

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Friday July 14th, 2023 10:05:30 AM

My frriends, considerr what we have herre. This crreaturre has errased herr own mind. That means we do not have to kill. We can rrehabilitate herr."

"If Honorr werre herre I would ask herr to detect forr evil. But my guess is that a crreaturre with a child's mind cannpot be evil, or at the least, can be converrted to good."

[OOC: Did the charm monster work?

Elron -- SteveM 
Friday July 14th, 2023 11:14:31 AM
"I'm guessin' you're sayin' we can't leave her alone in th' forest now 'cause she can't no longer take care o' herself. That's a bust t' whatever plans we had. An' we don't know how much she might just natch'erly heal herself in time, so be careful." Elron treats the blue creature like she did this to spite him, showing no kindness.

"Speakin' o' which, why does a burglar wear blue gloves?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Friday July 14th, 2023 3:37:46 PM
"So he won't be caught rred-handed?"

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Friday July 14th, 2023 4:32:21 PM
Cyrion has been watching the goings on and pitches in his two coppers, "What if we bring her with us. Perhaps visiting the locations we're headed to might trigger a reaction."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Saturday July 15th, 2023 4:24:48 AM

"He - she? was in an awful hurry - didn't one of you say she wanted to tell the others?" asks Mundhildur. "Should we not get to 'the others' fairly soon? I do see purpose in mercy. If she took all that forget-it poison, should we get her over to the boat, tied up, and sent back with whatever information you have gathered? Then we can head back here, find some caves, some mines, and explore?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday July 16th, 2023 9:34:42 PM
Asimov says, "We know that the creature has something to do with the disappearances. Obviously it took the poison to avoid exposing any secrets."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday July 17th, 2023 8:11:06 AM
Zeoll suggests that no memories can be a fresh start for the enemy scout and that they should take a break.
Elron says that taking her might mess up whatever plans the party has and asks about burglars wearing blue gloves.
Cyrion suggests taking her to places they are headed might let her recover some memories.
Mundhildur suggests they could take her back to the boat and send back a report.
Asimov points out they know the creature has something to do with the disappearances and took the poison to avoid exposing any secrets.

The party finally breaks for lunch. The trees creak and grumble about their campfire a bit but it doesn’t seem to cause them to become hostile. The prisoner doesn’t seem to follow the conversation at all, even when Zeoll tries to teach her a few words, but when made to eat something she starts chewing and swallowing on her own, as if being reminded via muscle memory of what eating is.


Zeoll (AC22, HP80 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP43 of 58) | Cayzle 
Monday July 17th, 2023 2:59:49 PM
Zeoll agrees. "Let us rreturrn to the walled forrt, which will be a good place to spend the night, send ourr rreporrt, and find a safe place to leave ourr new warrd."

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Monday July 17th, 2023 4:57:31 PM
Cyrion looks up at the sky, "Makes sense. Besides maybe seeing the fort might trigger something if she was there."

Elron -- SteveM 
Monday July 17th, 2023 9:36:23 PM
Elron is quiet, a bit miffed that Zeoll said the punch line. He raises no objection to the notion of taking their captive back to the fort, thinking maybe it will be safe enough to leave her there and go looking for more information again.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday July 17th, 2023 10:50:37 PM
Asimov agrees, "I'd like to keep pressing on, but if this creature and her companions were the only lead we had and the companions are dead then she's really all we got. Unfortunately her memory is as addled as a demented old person so I guess taking her back is our best bet."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 5:11:13 AM

Mundhildur volunteers to carry her back to the fort, then, when the others have tried whatever they choose to try with her at the fort, onward to the ship. Just in case she comes out of her addled state, Mundhi makes sure she is tied up so as to not make a broad range of motions and asks those on the ship to keep an eye on her.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 7:15:35 AM
Zeoll suggests they return to the fort for the night.
Cyrion adds that seeing the fort might trigger memories.
Elron is miffed Zeoll said his punchline and agrees to head back.
Asimov would like to press on but the prisoner was their best lead.
Mundhildur is ready to carry her back and keeps her tied up in case it’s all an act or she somehow recovers

The party heads back, with the prisoner remaining unresponsive. It’s a bit tricky finding their way out of the woods considering the moving trees means the path they took on the way in has shifted around but they manage it. As they step out of the shadow of the forest the screaming starts.

The prisoner writhes in Mundhildur’s arms, flailing limbs she cannot remember how to use in a desperate attempt to move back towards the forest. Her screams are an ear splitting wail in Mundhildur’s ear and spasms of agony wrack her body. Something is very wrong and she is obviously in great pain.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 2:14:12 PM
Cyrion looks surprised and concerned, "Mund, back up into the shadows of the forest..."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 4:01:22 PM

"Yes, you and I are thinking alike." Mundhildur returns to about 100 yards within the edge of the forest to see how blue-skin responds.

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle  6d4=16 ;
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 4:32:18 PM

"Sensitive to light? Huh!" The liontaur is nonplussed. "Well, we will have to see about getting herr a parrasol, I guess."

The liontaur proposes waiting for night to fall before returning to the fort. While he waits, he writes the daily report and sends it off with Bill the Eagle -- after casting goodberry and giving 8 to Bill and 1 to himself. And he feeds one to the poor mindless girl and offers them around to everybody for healing / meals.

[Casts three goodberries, gains 16.]



Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:00:27 PM
Asimov says, "If we make it pink with little white kitties on it we can call our prisoner the monster in the shadows."

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:29:41 PM
"That's gonna make it easier to leave in th' fort, not worryin' 'bout it wanderin' off." Elron looks at the prisoner a bit, and at the sun. "No one has a spell t' block th' light?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 8:15:54 AM
Cyrion is surprised and concerned.
Mundhildur thinks along the same lines as Cyrion.
Zeoll preposes waiting until night to move. He prepares a report.
Asimov shows he’s out of date with his references - the monster has duckies on his umbrella now.
Elron comments that will make leaving her easier since she can’t run off during the day.

The party’s guess proves accurate - once back in the shade the pain seems to stop though it takes a long while for her to calm down. Even in the few seconds she was in the sun her exposed skin has darkened to a purplish color from the normal blue.

The experience seems to have made her more alert and aware - whereas before she didn’t react to anything and just sort of lay still now she’s looking about and moving a little, like a baby still trying to figure out how it’s body works. It seems she has remembered her body exists and she can move it, though not how to do so.

The scouts gear might prove a solution. It’s a fairly standard sneaking outfit that comes with gloves and a hood she hadn’t been wearing in the shade of the woods. The party can probably cover all of her exposed skin, though it won’t be perfect protection and now that she’s moving she could easily expose skin or look up and get more burned.

Regardless of whether the party stays until nightfall or risks traveling with her during the day they eventually make their way back to the fort. No more dangerous animals have wandered in so it should be safe enough to sleep here.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Body Adjustment for healing: d12=7 ; d12=5 ;
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 2:21:07 PM
Once in the safety of the fort, Cyrion will stop and close his eyes. While he does this it appears as if the outer layer of his body begins moving.

[he will recover his power points while resting]



Elron -- SteveM 
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 8:33:12 PM
Elron explains to their captive how to make a mint julep. He doesn't particularly drink them, but he likes to talk about them because part of the process of making them is muddling. Elron muddles things almost as well as he whaps them.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 9:38:42 PM
Asimov says to Elron, "I haven't had a mint julep but I have had a few variations of Spectrum Vodka, Zero G Brew, Algae Lager, and Rum & Somethin' "

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle 
Thursday July 20th, 2023 12:59:01 AM

Zazu tends his new ward, feeding her another goodberry and clean water, attending to necessaries. He tries to teach her simple words. "Zeoll." "Dada." "Water." etc.

The Island Beyond the Fort - Day Two (morn)


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday July 20th, 2023 7:40:11 AM
Cyrion rests.
Elron explains how to make a drink? In detail.
Asimov talks about other drinks he’s had.
Zeoll tries to teach the captive common.

In the morning Bill comes back with a thick reply. It commends the party on their efforts and the detailed notes and information they were able to send back. ”I brought some obscure tomes with me in hopes of identifying the source of the problem once you found more details.” Jordan writes. ”With you not only finding clues about the attack but capturing one of the enemy and your detailed descriptions I believe I have found what you are facing. There is a race of humanoids known as the Derro, believed to be distant ancestors of either dark fey or beings from the plane of shadow. I don’t have many records of them but from what I have found it seems they are incredibly paranoid about surface dwellers, whom they hate and fear, and mostly attack to remove all traces of their existence that surface dwellers might find.

I must ask that you track down the Derro stronghold. The mine is too important to abandon, and peaceful coexistence seems unlikely. Now that they know of our presence they will try to disappear anyone who has the slightest inkling of their existence and they will notice their missing patrol sooner rather then later. Presumably one of the mines intersected their tunnels and they took out the camp once made aware of our presence on the island. There is also the possibility of prisoners - from what few record I have they seem fond of experimenting on surface dwellers. Rescuing them is paramount both for your own mission and for our ability to reopen the mines in a timely manner.”


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday July 20th, 2023 3:37:29 PM
Cyrion will grumble at the word 'experimenting', "I don't like that word, brings up bad memories.

Elron -- SteveM 
Thursday July 20th, 2023 7:45:51 PM
Elron agrees that "muddlin'" is a much better word than "experimentin'," "But we still don't know which mine t' try out. Did th' camp notes say anythin' about new mines or new shafts?"

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=25 ;
Thursday July 20th, 2023 9:01:07 PM
Asimov says, "I'm not sure where the Derro would be. I'm gonna try to figure out based on my knowledge of Geography."

Know[Geography] : 25

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle 
Thursday July 20th, 2023 9:37:32 PM

Zeoll teaches the captive that her name is Derry now, and gets set to leave her in a dark building in the fort while the party heads out. He leaves her water and rations.

"Well, we werre on theirr trrail yesterrday. Let's just keep heading in that dirrection."

Zeoll is all set to head out again, just like yesterday.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday July 21st, 2023 6:49:45 AM
Cyrion grumbles at the word experimenting
Elron likes muddlin and comments they don’t know which mine.
Asimov tries to use geography to make a guess.
Zeoll gives the captive a name and sets her up a place to stay while they are gone.

The captive isn’t really up to caring for herself just yet but it’s easy enough to flag down the ship and Delbina is willing to care for her.

The party had already done most of the research needed and learned Stygia and Caina were the most recent dig sites. Given the new information sent over it appears the original plan remains sound - go check out those two mines. If conflict started when the prisoners/miners intersected with Derro tunnels and the Derro became aware of the surface dwellers on the island then that is where they will find the Derro.

island Map



Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle 
Saturday July 22nd, 2023 12:56:10 AM
"New Day!"

"Let's move out!"

Elron -- SteveM 
Saturday July 22nd, 2023 12:32:54 PM
"Stygia is th' closest of the two, let's try there first," Elron suggests. But while they're still at the compound, Elron goes on a search for all the mirrors he can find. As he explains to the others, if they get enough mirrors and direct the sunlight down into the mine, it might help them fight these creatures that are so hurt by sunlight.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Sunday July 23rd, 2023 12:15:22 PM
Mundhildur assists Elron in finding mirrors, although she expresses the thought that once they get past the entrance to the mine, that scheme will quite likely fail.

She thinks that leaving 'Derry' on the ship is a better idea than leaving her alone in the fort.

She moves out with the others.

[sorry for absence - crazy days lately]

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday July 23rd, 2023 10:38:52 PM
Asimov says, "To Stygia then."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday July 24th, 2023 8:47:34 AM
busy morning will post in the afternoon

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle 
Monday July 24th, 2023 6:33:36 PM

Zeoll agrees that leaving Derry aboard ship is better, and will use the night to effect the transfer. The liontaur is adamant with the captain about how his ward is to be treated.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday July 24th, 2023 7:46:33 PM
Zeoll is ready to move out. He leaves very clear instructions on how to care for his charge before they leave.
Elron suggests they try Stygia first. He gathers mirrors to try to send sunlight down upon their enemies.
Mundhildur assists the mirror hunt and says leaving Derry on the ship is likely the best option.
Asimov is ready to go.

The party heads towards Stygia. it's about 13 miles away so half a day or so - again they find the remains that diverted them around lunch time though by now the bones are picked clean and the scavengers have moved on. After a good lunch the party begins to close in on the dig site - do you want to make any preparations or checks around the general area before you head in?


Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle 
Monday July 24th, 2023 7:50:53 PM

Zeoll is set to enter. No spell casting beforehand.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Monday July 24th, 2023 7:55:29 PM
When Cyrion sees the bones he whistles, "The scavangers around this place must be staring to have cleaned these bodies this fast."

Preparation: Cyrion will close his eyes and tap the side of his head using his Dorje Crystal: He gains low-light vision, +2 bonus on Perception checks, and notice secret doors - lasts 1 hour

The following round he uses one of his powers - Gain +1 enhancement bonus to your AC for 10 min./level. = 90 minutes ... New AC is 20

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=23 ;
Monday July 24th, 2023 9:50:58 PM
Elron also looks for a wheelbarrow or handcart for the mirrors.

When they think they're getting close t o the mine, he starts looking for signs of trouble, like sentries or ambush points. (Perception = 23)

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=31 ; d20+6=13 ;
Monday July 24th, 2023 10:40:49 PM
Asimov and Irony see what they can see from the outside before getting farther in.

Perception - Asimov: 31
Perception - Irony : 13

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 5:01:19 AM

Mundhildur picks up some more of the non-perishable food from the kitchen before they leave. She takes a wool blanket from one of the beds. Using her sharpened dagger, she cuts it to make a double-thick wrapping for her neck so that if someone tries to prick her skin with a memory dart again, the thick wool will diminish the chances that she will lose her memories.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 7:40:27 AM
Zeoll is ready to go and has no spells to cast before entering.
Cyrion is surprised how fast the corpses were cleaned, though it has been 24 hours since you last saw the bodies and they were already well on the way to being consumed the first time. He activates some buff powers.
Elron is easily able to find a wheelbarrel in the tool shed more than big enough to carry all the mirrors. Not that he found many, prisoners don’t have many belongings but he was able to find maybe half a dozen.
Asimov tries to get a good lay of the land from outside the mine.
Mundhildur gets some supplies and tries to armor her neck with wool vs small darts.

Stegia mine is an massive open pit mine. Asimov is able to scout it out well enough and doesn’t see anything alarming. The grass and bushes just sort of end at the edge of the mine, giving way to bare earth and a sharp slope. A ramp leads down into the pit where a few openings are in the sides of the pit mine and might just be what the party is looking for.

Several humanoid figures or statues stand scattered about the pit. The paperwork mentioned these - golems of some sort to help with the heaving lifting and digging required for a mine. They stand eerie sentinels, unmoving. Per the documentation only the camp commander could give them orders and they should stay still and docile when not being used for mining.


Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 8:29:28 PM
Asimov says to the others, "So I don't see anything threatening from the outside but I don't know how we best proceed to further investigate."

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 9:47:02 PM
Cyrion looks into the mines, "I'd say we figure out which tunnel they were using the most and check that one out ... which means we'd have to go down into the pit ... I don't trust those golems though, so we need to keep a weather eye out for them to animate..."

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle  d20+13=20 ;
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 10:02:36 PM

"Well, when we werre trracking, I saw footprrints. And I looked at Derrry's feet. So let me go firrst and scout -- and sniff -- forr any sign."

Zeoll begins to walk down the slope and into the pit, looking for tracks of any kind.

Survival (with guidance) 20

Zeoll sends Bill the eagle aloft to scout for obvious stuff.

Elron -- SteveM 
Tuesday July 25th, 2023 10:08:57 PM
Elron looks for the sunny spot nearest the entrance that Cyrion picks, then sets up a mirror so that it shines into that entrance. It will give a chance to see if the golems animate -- from what he's heard, Elron thinks he can outrun a golem.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+10=28 ;
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 3:32:11 AM

Mundhildur keeps an eye out outside the entrance. "A 'weather' eye out, Cyrion, or a 'wary' eye?"

She watches and listens. Perception: 28

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 6:03:47 AM
Asimov reports that he doesn’t see much threatening from the outside.
Cyrion suggests they check the tunnels. He doesn’t trust the golems.
Zeoll suggests he can check for tracks.
Elron sets up his mirrors.
Mundhildur watches the entrance.

The party heads down. The golems do not react in any way other than just sitting there. Made of clay or earth they barely even look like humanoids, just vaguely shaped pillars of earth. Zeoll is able to find signs that something large has been shuffling around the area though.

Elron gets a chance to try his mirror trick. Sadly the only mirrors he could find are wholly unsuited to the task. Only 2 roughly human sized mirrors could be found, one in the captains quarters and one the ship captain loaned him (if you break it you owe me 200g for a replacement). Three small hand mirrors make up the rest of the collection, so overall it’s less “fill the cave with light” and more “make a roughly human sized line a little bright and perhaps slightly blind someone”. A mirror made for purpose might do better, but these were made simply to look at your own reflection not direct light in a specific direction.

The party heads into the cave or tunnel that looks like it has the most activity around it recently. They get a chance to see the crystals so much effort is devoted to harvesting. It’s honestly a little disappointing, they are spiky, thumb sized red crystals that protrude from the wall. It explains why the work is such a pain they had to resort to prisoners though - getting such small crystals out of solid rock or dirt without breaking them must require great effort and focus.


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 6:09:30 AM
The party doesn't find any evidenced of enemies in the first 40 or so feet of the tunnel. It does seem to go farther and there is a bend up ahead.

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle  d20+15=19 ;
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 12:01:21 PM

Zeoll casts dancing lights and keeps alert.
Perception 19

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Perception Check: d20+12=22 ; Survival: d20+11=17 ;
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 12:09:11 PM
Cyrion draws Carver, and keeps his eyes open as well

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+10=15 ; d20+7=9 ;
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 1:56:53 PM

Mundhi joins those in the tunnel. Longspear in one hand, rock in another.

It might take a minute or two for her eyes to begin to adjust better to the darkness.

Perception: 15
Survival: 9

Elron -- SteveM  d20+19=24 ;
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 8:23:25 PM
Elron does what he can to get light to the bend, but gives up beyond that. He gets his whappin stick ready, and looks for signs of trouble. (Perception = 24)

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=18 ; d20+6=16 ;
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 9:16:15 PM
Asimov and Irony keep their eyes peeled as well.

Perception - Asimov: 18
Perception - Irony: 16

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday July 27th, 2023 8:23:48 AM
Zeoll casts dancing lights and keeps alert.
Cyrion draws his weapon.
Mundhildur joins the others.
Elron does what he can with the light but eventually gives up.
Asimov and Irony are also alert.

Presumably instead of just standing still being alert the party advances around the corner. The tunnel opens up from about 10 feet wide to a roughly square chamber. It must have been some sort of break room, a place for the prisoners and guards to escape the heat of the day and have lunch.

‘Have been’ because something came through here and tore it apart. Wooden tables have been smashed into splinters, chairs have been slammed into the wall so hard that bits of them are still stuck into the rock, and everything generally looks like a tiny tornado somehow made it’s way in here for some random devastation. Hopefully everyone is wearing boots or they’ll get a lot of splinters in their feet.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday July 27th, 2023 2:30:09 PM
Cyrion looks around, "What are the chances our ape friend is or has been down here?

Elron -- SteveM 
Thursday July 27th, 2023 7:57:24 PM
Elron tries to determine which direction the tornado came from. He probably can't track it after all this time, but it might just be obvious. . .

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle  d20+15=32 ;
Thursday July 27th, 2023 9:42:24 PM

Zeoll takes his time to pick his way carefully across the floor.

"Come on, let's keep going." If there is an exit to this room, let's take it. Otherwise a search for secret doors, and then to a new tunnel if that turns up bupkis.

Perception 32

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=26 ; d20+6=13 ;
Thursday July 27th, 2023 11:45:18 PM
Irony flies after Zeoll while Asimov just walks both keep alert for anything interesting or threatening.

Perception - 26 - Asimov
Perception - 13 - Irony

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+10=29 ;
Friday July 28th, 2023 5:26:12 AM

Mundhildur joins in the searching as they pass deeper into the tunnels. Her eyes are adjusting well.

Perception: 29

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Friday July 28th, 2023 6:16:14 AM
Cyrion asks a possibly dumb question, "Before we go to far in, is there anyone who can't see in the dark? I can make a light that won't blast people away, but would offer a chance not to kick something in the dark..."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday July 28th, 2023 7:24:29 AM
Cyrion wonders if the ape they met happened to come here.
Elron tries to determine where the tornado came from.
Zeoll checks for exits.
Asimov and Irony follow Zeoll and keep their eyes open.
Mundhildur moves up to help look around.
Cyrion asks if anyone is incapable of seeing in the dark.

The room’s fairly large and all the destruction makes it hard to say if it’s a dead end or not, but a thorough search indicates this tunnel goes no farther. It’s likely it was dug specifically for escaping the heat of the day. The party is just about done looking around and ready to head back when a rhythmic scraping sound starts to echo down the tunnel. Something is coming towards you.

Map


Elron -- SteveM 
Friday July 28th, 2023 5:04:34 PM
Elron moves to a spot from which he might get a look at anything approaching and might be able to hide behind the splintered remains of what was once a table, and looks to see what's coming.

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle 
Friday July 28th, 2023 11:08:16 PM

Zeoll casts Bull Strength on Bill the Eagle (stand action) and inspires courage on all (move action).

All get +2 to hit and damage

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  5d4+7=19 ; d20+9=12 ; 2d6+6=14 ;
Sunday July 30th, 2023 9:08:53 PM
Asimov readies an action to fire his wrist rockets at whatever is coming down the tunnel (5d5 + 5 + 2) = 19 force damage

Irony readies to slam into the creature if it proves to be hostile (12 vs AC; 14 damage if that hits)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+9=27 ; 4d6+8=16 ; d20+6=14 ; 4d6+8=26 ;
Monday July 31st, 2023 3:47:57 AM

"Probably one of the constructs we passed on the way in," comments Mundhildur.

If it looks like it is attacking someone in the party, then she will cast the first stone:

d20+9 should be d20+11, thus hits AC 29. Damage: 16

If that condition is met, she also lets loose a second stone, likely to little or no effect:
AC 14. Damage: 26

Otherwise, she will wait to see what it does want to do.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday July 31st, 2023 7:36:38 AM
Elron moves to get a view of the entryway
Zeoll casts buffs.
Asimov is ready to shoot the intruder.
Mundhildur is ready to attack but only if whatever comes seems hostile.

Mundhildur’s guess is right. Well mostly. A golem walks to the corner like the ones they saw outside, but this one is cracked and weathered. Asimov’s wrist rockets draw it’s attention, but it doesn’t seem to be damaged by it (that’s magic missile reskinned right?). With a roaring moan it rushes towards the party, getting smacked by Mundhildur’s rock with slightly more effect then the wrist rocket.

The difficult terrain is caused by the splitters and rubble. If you have DR that protects you from the splitters you can move through it at full speed. Now that you’ve seen the golem you can make a DC 15 Arcana check Highlight to display spoiler: { this golem’s clearly had its elemental spirit go berserk. It will attack the nearest living thing and/or non-smashed object smaller than itself.}

HP tracker
Clay Golem - 6 damage


Elron -- SteveM  d20+14=18 ; d4+1=4 ; d6=4 ;
Monday July 31st, 2023 8:03:26 PM
Seeing how solidly Mundhildur hit the thing and how much it shrugged off, Elron doesn't like his chances. Still, best to test whether he can hurt it now, before he's hurt himself.

Elron steps forward and whaps with his whappin' stick -- just once, testing this out. He hits AC 18 for 4 points of damage from the (+1 magic) weapon and 4 points of damage from electricity.

(Elron's damage reduction should stop splinters, but I need to put his stats back in the header. . .)

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 94/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday July 31st, 2023 8:06:30 PM
Header adjusted.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+11=25 ; d20+6=24 ; 4d6+8=22 ; 4d6+8=26 ;
Monday July 31st, 2023 9:04:27 PM

The Jotanar singer pegs two more stones at the clay golem.

AC 25, 22 hp
AC 24, 26 hp

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+18=31 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+9=20 ; 2d6+6=13 ;
Monday July 31st, 2023 9:06:58 PM
Know (Arcana) - 31

Asimov yells out, "That thing has gone berserk and will attack the nearest thing or non-smashed object smaller than itself."

Asimov then continues to study the creature trying to get an idea of what he could to do it seeing as how the wrist rockets didn't work (Know(Arcana) - 23)

Irony then flies towards the golem and attempts to slam into it again. 20 vs AC; 13 damage if that hits

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle  d20+14=19 ; d4+5=7 ; d20+5=7 ;
Monday July 31st, 2023 9:10:41 PM

Elron, +2 to hit and damage from the Inspire Courage!

Bill flies over to the monster and gets a standard attack. He hits AC19 for 7 damage.

Zeoll casts Produce Flame and tosses one at the monster. He's at -4 throwing into melee, +2 for the inspire courage. The liontaur hits Touch AC7, a miss.

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20  Ranged Touch Attack: d20+10=26 ; Damage would be: 5d6=20 [this is psychic/force damage]
Monday July 31st, 2023 10:45:03 PM
Not wanting to hurt his friends, Cyrion again taps his head, and a beam of light flashes out at the golem

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+14=31 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+9=27 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ;
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 7:35:13 AM
The Twins pepper the golem with arrows for 17 damage.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 7:38:32 AM
(forgot the inspire bonus, 23 damage)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+19=27 ; d20+19=27 ; 2d10+7=19 ; 2d10+7=25 ;
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 7:45:01 AM
Elron steps forward for a tentative strike.
Mundhildur slams two more stones into it.
Asimov realizes it’s berserk and lets the other’s know how it’s likely to act. Irony fails to damage the golem.
Zeoll tries some fire but it seems no more effective then the wrist rocket was. Bill flies over to try to help but fails to penetrate the thick clay.
Cyrion shoots a bolt of light from his face (is that a magical effect that allows spell resistance? If yes, it is immune, if not you do full damage).
The Twins hit it hard with arrows.

Despite it’s resistance to damage Mundhildur and The Twins seem to be wearing it down. That doesn’t help Elron though - it catches his weapon as he tries to hit it before slamming him with it’s other fist for 44 damage (40 after DR) and throwing the chicken man backwards.

HP tracker
Clay Golem - 57 damage


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+11=27 ; d20+6=13 ; 4d6+8=20 ;
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 5:55:58 PM

Another two rocks fly from Mundhildur's hand, the second one going too high.

AC 27, 20 damage.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 94/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+16=29 ;
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 7:31:37 PM
What Asimov said filters through a bit, and Elron realizes he is the nearest unsmashed thing. Also, that the creature has gone berserk. Elron decides to try to calm the monster with a touch of serenity. Maybe if it calms down it won't rile back up.

Attack to hit AC 29 -- Causes no damage, but . . . You must declare that you are using this feat before you make your attack roll (thus a failed attack roll ruins the attempt). On a successful hit, the attack deals no damage and bestows no other effect or condition, but the target cannot cast spells or attack (including attacks of opportunity and attacks as immediate actions) for 1 round unless it succeeds on a Will saving throw with a DC of 20 (10 + 1/2 your character level + your Wisdom modifier). A monk may attempt a touch of serenity a number of times per day equal to his monk level, plus one more time per day for every four levels he has in classes other than monk.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=21 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+9=14 ;
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 8:21:51 PM
Asimov continues to study the creature trying to get an idea of what he could do to it. (Perception: 21; Know[Arcana] : 27)

Irony continues to attempt to slam into it but continues to miss (14 vs AC; miss)

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle  d20+14=21 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=16 ; d4+5=6 ; d4+5=8 ; d4+5=7 ; d20+5=17 ; d6=6 ;
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 11:12:01 PM

Zeoll keeps singing -- +2 to hit and damage.

Bill attacks with beak and talons, hitting AC21, AC26, and AC34. That last is a crit threat that confirms against AC16, so no. Damage is 6, 8, and 7.

Zeoll tries throwing flame again, hitting Touch AC17 for 13 fire damage.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=12 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+9=22 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ;
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 7:39:11 AM
Pew Pew. 16 damage.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=17 ; d20=7 ;
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 7:42:31 AM
Mundhildur slams the thing with another rock.
Elron tries to calm it down
Asimov studies it. It’s made of clay and earth, so spells that affect the earth should be effective if he has access to any.
Zeoll keeps up the buff and Bill lands attacks that do not beat the enemy’s DR. Nor does Zeoll’s flame get past it’s spell immunity.
The Twins keep up the attack.

Elron’s calming touch has an odd effect on the golem. It doesn’t pacify it as might be expected, but it causes it to hesitate in it’s assault. It’s as if it was calmed briefly before again becoming enraged. It’s enough to make it lose it’s first attack, and it misses Elron with its second.

HP tracker
Clay Golem - 83 damage

Map


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+11=29 ; d20+6=10 ; 4d6+8=15 ;
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 1:31:18 PM

Mundhi repeats what she did last round.

First rock hits AC 29 for 15 hp damage
Second rock misses.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+9=21 ; 2d6+6=8 ;
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 6:49:41 PM
Asimov takes out his Greater Hologram Projector and creates the illusion of a boulder slightly smaller than the golem and has it appear to roll out from the nearest passageway to rest near the golem.

Irony continues to try to fly slam the creature (21 vs AC: 8 damage if that hits)

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 94/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 7:58:28 PM
Elron retreats from the boulder that suddenly appears. Incidentally, he also retreats from the golem but not so far that one of his friends is likely to be its next target.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20+14=21 ; d3=2 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+9=13 ; d8=1 ;
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 7:29:17 AM
Between Mundhildur's boulders and the Twin's arrows they weaken the golem enough that Cyrion's blast finishes it off. It's clay body crumbles and the elemental spirit is freed from it's imprisonment, dispersing back to the elemental plane it came from.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+7=25 ;
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 7:55:24 AM

Mundhildur walks around the rougher areas and comes to take a look at the fallen clay, then at Elron. "You, plucky buddy, look like you are going to have a massive bruise. Would you mind if I took some time to ease the hurt some?" If he is willing, she has him sit where he likes and uses two portions of one of her healer's kits, and spends up to an hour ministering to him.

"While I'm taking care of Elron, do the rest of you want to see if there is anything special here?" she asks.

Heal: 25. Heal 9 hp +2 from wisdom bonus, 11 hp regained.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 3:03:43 PM
Elron has no objection to being pampered for an hour. . . which is the way he insists on viewing Mundhildur's ministrations even if they involve poking or dabbing at still-smarting areas.

(After which I need to revise his hit points to 65 in much the way I didn't make them 54 when he was hit in the first place.)

Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 3:08:03 PM
Cyrion would like to examine the golem's remains ... he finds it interesting how an elemental was trapped in the creature ... [no clue what to roll for this one]

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=29 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=35 ;
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 7:20:33 PM
Asimov also goes to examine the golem's remains.

Perception: 29
Spellcraft: 38
Know(Arcana): 35

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle  d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ;
Friday August 4th, 2023 1:26:02 AM

"You guys werre grreat! Aside frrom the song, me and Bill werre prretty useless in that fight. Give me things with minds to fight. Them I can spell at."

"At least I can heal you, Elrron."

CMW x2 = 4d8+20 = 41 points healing.

"Anyone else?"



Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday August 4th, 2023 8:01:36 AM
Mundhildur treats Elron’s wounds.
Elron enjoy’s being pampered.
Cyrion and Asimov examine the golem’s remains.
Zeoll tells everyone they were great and heals the group.

Golems are made by creating an artificial body and then sealing an elemental spirit inside of them. Generally they don’t seem to mind but clay golems, perhaps due to their softer material, have a small chance of going beserk if in combat or otherwise feeling threatened. Once beserk nothing seems to be able to calm them down other then being released from the body they are inhabiting.

This golem seems pretty standard to Asimov’s eyes, but it looks like someone or something was trying to put control runes on it but got interrupted. Perhaps someone trying to make it listen to their commands but it treated that as a threat and went beserk in the ensuing fight.

A quick sweep of the remaining parts of the mine show no indications that this mine broke through to any tunnel network where the derro might live.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Friday August 4th, 2023 4:49:41 PM

"'Aside from the song'?" Mundhildur echoes Zeoll's self-deprecation, turning it into a question. "Your song inspires us, friend, and gives us more strength. Aside from your song, we might still be battling that poor mixed-up creature!"

After her 'pampering', and Zeoll's ministrations, Mundhi tells Elron, "There, mighty little one, you look greatly refreshed!"

Seeing that this likely is a dead end, the redhead suggests they find another mine entrance.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday August 4th, 2023 6:44:39 PM
Fully healed, and feeling mighty satisfied, Elron points out, "If they didn't come from this mine, they must'a come from one o' th'others. Guess we're goin' t' Caina."



Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday August 6th, 2023 11:06:49 PM
Asimov says, "So it looks like someone tried to put control runes on this particular golem and that is why it went berserk. I think that means we might either be onto our quarry or perhaps some magical survivor?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday August 7th, 2023 8:30:19 AM
Mundhildur tells Zeoll his music is useful and suggests they check other entrances.
Elron says that they’re quarry is likely at the other quarry.
Asimov explains his findings about the golem and agrees it’s time to move on.

A quick search of the area confirms there are no tunnels reaching into the Derro network here. The trip towards Caina takes most of the rest of the day - does the party break for the night or do they press on into the depths at night?


Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle 
Monday August 7th, 2023 7:29:54 PM
"Let's check out the next one, then," suggests Zeoll.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday August 7th, 2023 10:14:01 PM
Asimov says, "I agree I guess. Let's strike while the iron is hot."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91 
Tuesday August 8th, 2023 3:49:24 AM

"Yes, let's head in that direction," agrees Mundhi. "But I do not wish to be traveling in the forest in the dead of night. Perhaps we go until near dusk, find a good spot to camp, then continue our journey to the next mine entry."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday August 8th, 2023 8:16:50 AM
Zeoll and Asimov are ready to head in now.
Mundhildur doesn’t want to travel the forest at night.

The party heads out. There is no need to head to any of the forests, there’s a dirt road leading right to where you are going (you only diverted to the forest when you found the signs of the Derro patrol). Fortunately nothing bothers the party and they reach the outskirts of Caina mine around dusk.

Natural vegetation gives way to a large clearing dominated
by a massive pit in the earth—one of the Deepmar mines.
A wooden sign near the start of the path that winds its way
down the sides of the gaping hole reads simply “Caina.” A
nearby wooden shack surrounded by mining carts appears to
serve as the foreman’s office.


Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle  d20+15=31 ;
Tuesday August 8th, 2023 9:26:48 AM

Zeoll asks everybody to "Hush" and gives a good listen. He sends Bill aloft for a survey.

Perception 31

If the liontaur (or Bill) senses anything interesting, he'll direct the party to investigate. If there is nothing, then the Liontaur leads the exploration of the shed.

"You go in firrst, Elrron, please," he says, after detecting magic and casting guidance and message on his friend.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=15 ; d20+6=9 ;
Tuesday August 8th, 2023 8:37:32 PM
Asimov and Irony both try to take a look around and both appear to be distracted for neither did a good job of observation.

Asimov - Perception: 15 (nat 1)
Irony - Perception: 9 (nat 3)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 7:24:52 AM
Zeoll asks everyone to be quiet and listens closely. He’ll Ask Elron to lead.
Asimov and Irony keep their eyes out but seem to be distracted.
The party advances carefully. There aren’t so many golems standing around at this mine but it is otherwise much like the last one. Nothing really seems out of place or unusual at first, but Zeoll’s sharp eyes spot a tunnel carefully concealed by someone. It looks like the ones at the previous mine but someone partially filled it in and put some carts with rocks and ore in front of it so it would be very hard to notice.

(For completing the Island exploration part of the module everyone gets to level!)


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+19=24 ;
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 9:37:54 AM
Elron has forgotten his mirrors, but there's nothing for that now. When Zeoll points out the hidden tunnel, Elron leads the way carefully, looking for potential ambush points as they go. (Perception = 24)

Zeoll (AC22, HP81 of 81) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP51 of 58) | Cayzle  d8=6 ; d4=2 ;
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 10:41:26 AM
Zeoll points out the hidden tunnel and thinks about descending into dark places.

Before Elrron can lead us into the place, Zeoll says, "Hold up therre, cowboy. Give me a chance to do a little magic firrst, please. Maybe check out that shed while I worrk a mirracle."

He casts legend lore to find out more about this tunnel, where it goes, and those who have traversed it. That takes ... rolling d4 ... 20 minutes.

[removing 300 gp for components, hope that's ok.]

[rolling for hp ... 6!]

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d8=7 ;
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 1:51:47 PM
Rolling hit points for Bill. Updated header and PC sheet are now all set.

Assuming no increase in wealth at this time.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=29 ; d20+6=16 ;
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 9:11:26 PM
(OOC: It will take me a while to level)

Asimov and Irony peer down the hidden tunnel since Zeoll pointed it out to them.

Asimov - Perception: 29
Irony - Perception: 16

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:06:19 AM
Elron has left behind his mirrors but leads the way anyway.
Zeoll casts legend lore.
Asimov peers down the tunnel.

Zeolls spell shows him a brief scene of minors hard at work late in the day as shadowy figures sneak out of the hidden passage. Soon after the stealthy Derro strike, laying low and capturing the minors and their foreman with frightening efficiency before dragging the corpses and prisoners below and removing all evidence of their existence and hiding the tunnel.

It gives no information about the tunnel or where it leads. Presumably nothing legendary has happened there, just people walking in and out of what is basically the front door.

Asimov and Elron have more success gathering information. A series of crystals a short way into the small tunnel seem to be unsteady and rigged to fall on anyone passing underneath. You’ll have to disable the trap to move forward without risking injury.


Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 
Thursday August 10th, 2023 4:14:18 PM
OOC: Sorry, I've been struggling this week to get all my posting done ... RL sucks sometimes

IC: Cyrion has been watching and learning. That the golems held an elemental in them was interesting, and he wondered if that was how he might have ended up. Learning that someone tried to alter the magical runes, or add new ones was worrisome, as who would have the knowledge to do such a thing. When he comes out of his thoughts he realizes he has followed his friends to a new mine.

Cyrion looks at the smaller tunnel, and listens to Zeoll as he shares the information he gathered from his spell. Cyrion then asks, "Wouldn't you think someone would have noticed such a tunnel either being dug, or once it opened up...I wonder if the Derro use magic to hide their workings until they attack."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d8=4 ;
Thursday August 10th, 2023 5:11:45 PM
HP for next level: 4

The giant finds fascinating Zeoll's powers of discernment and thanks him for telling all that he learned.

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Will try to level by Monday...

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Thursday August 10th, 2023 5:13:44 PM

"Who among us can disable trraps? Not me!"

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=22 ;
Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:24:23 PM
Asimov says, "I can especially if they are mechanical"

Perception: 22 or 27 if the trap is mechanical

Asimov studies the trap further before attempting to disarm it to figure out if it is indeed mechanical and thus he'd have a better chance at disabling it.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Friday August 11th, 2023 7:30:14 AM
Cyrion feels like he’s learned and wonders how no one noticed the tunnel being dug, suspecting magic.
Mundhildur is impressed that Zeoll spotted the trap.
Zeoll cannot disarm the trap.
Asimov looks at it more closely.

The trap is mechanical. It’s a set up with a tripwire and/or pressure plate set up to trigger the falling crystal if anyone passes through the tunnel. It’ll take some skill to disable (DC 25).


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  HP Roll: d8+2=6 ;
Friday August 11th, 2023 9:08:26 AM
Cyrion looks on as Asimov checks the trap out, "I am good with many things, disarming traps is not one of them."

OOC: Cyrion is updated to 10th - picked up Thundering Step - as long as I hit a target in combat, they take an extra 3D6 sonic damage, and have a chance to be dazed until the end of my next turn ... I then can teleport up to 30' away, and any enemies I happen to pop up next to have to make a FORT save or be dazed as well

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday August 11th, 2023 5:30:10 PM
Elron cannot disable traps, but he could try to set it off from a distance with a rock or a pole.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+22=23 ; d20+22=27 ;
Sunday August 13th, 2023 8:38:34 PM
Asimov goes to disable the trap then heroically changes what he was going to do (spent hero point to reroll) and got a 27 vs 25 = success



Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+15=26 ;
Monday August 14th, 2023 6:38:19 AM
“Well done, Asimov!” Zeoll says. He takes another look and detects magic.

Perception 26

If all seems safe, the liontaur leads the party onward. “Excelsiorr!”



Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday August 14th, 2023 7:49:59 AM
Cryion is not good at disarming traps.
Elron is prepared to throw rocks at the trap if needed.
Asimov disables it.
Zeoll congratulates Asimov and double checks for more traps.

The tunnel is narrow, only wide enough for single file. It goes for about 50 feet before starting to slope down and you see a bigger opening up ahead.

There is no light down here so please clarify light sources and whom has darkvision and low light vision. Please pick a marching order.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday August 14th, 2023 7:39:07 PM
Hmm, Cyrion offers to generate some light if need be

OOC: He can generate a globe of light in a 20' cone from his eyes

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=27 ; d20+6=26 ;
Monday August 14th, 2023 10:11:57 PM
Asimov uses his light emitter (as light spell) to see ahead.

Irony has darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Asimov - Perception: 27
Irony - Perception: 26

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday August 14th, 2023 10:19:48 PM
Elron has low light vision. As the shortest, he prefers to be up front so he can see,

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 89/91  d20+11=30 ;
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 6:32:22 AM

Mundhi has low light vision.

How high is the ceiling? She is now capable of growing to huge size - but normal size may be better for her within the caves.

She is find with being in the middle, or toward the front.

Perception: 30

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 6:46:27 AM
The Twins will light a torch from their place at the back of the line. IC, one can hold the torch while the to her fights, mechanically switching weapons is a free action so they can stow the torch, full attack, then pull it out again on their turn (at least I think that works unless someone else objects)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=7 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=21 ;
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 6:59:18 AM
Cyrion can light up a 20 foot cone.
Asimov can generate light and Irony can see 60 feet in the dark.
Elron has low light vision and prefers to be in the front since he’s short.
Mundhildur checks the ceiling and wants to be in the middle
The Twins can carry a torch.

The tunnel up to the mining area is small and cramped, forcing Mundhildur to shrink down and squeeze through. It meanders about 70 feet curving about so that the front of the line cannot see the back until it suddenly opens up around a curve to a larger cave.

Chunks of crystal jut from the walls and hang from the ceiling of this tall cave, reflecting light in a dazzling display of rainbow-hued colors. A series of narrow ledges marks the southern entrance to the chamber—a passage some forty feet above the cavern floor. Two narrow passages lead out of the area to the north and west.

Only Elron and whomever is directly behind him can see into the cave. There’s some handholds and footholds carved into the stone and a 40 foot climb down (DC 15 climb). The various lights of the party, stuck around the bend and possibly not bright enough to reach the floor regardless, don’t reach the bottom of the climb.

Everyone who made perception checks over 20 can hear soft sounds of movement -the cave is occupied. Elron can’t see anything in the cave and didn’t roll perception but he certainly becomes aware of the occupants as three crossbow bolts slam into the stone around them, one just missing his head.

We are now in combat.


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+19=24 ;
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 11:40:17 AM
Elron drops prone, hoping to get some cover. He doesn't do well at ranged combat, and needs to figure out how to proceed.

He does try to get a better look at what's going on. (Perception = 19)

(Still need to level up Elron, but not able to this week.)

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 7:52:47 PM
Cyrion slaps his hands together. As he separates them, a glowing shield appears in front of him

OOC: Force Screen = +4 to his AC for 10 minutes

So his AC is 23

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  5d4+5=16 ; d20+9=18 ; 2d6+6=10 ;
Tuesday August 15th, 2023 8:10:51 PM
Asimov decides to ready another wrist rocket in case the assailants come into view.

Irony readies a slam attack.

5d4 + 5 = 16 force damage from wrist rockets
Irony's readied slam : 18 vs AC; 10 damage

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 12:48:00 AM
Zeoll is squeezing through, and from the rear starts singing.

Everybody gets +2 to hit and damage!

The liontaur also casts Confusion into the area ahead, as best as he can, careful not to get an ally in the spell.

Will Save DC21, if I am lucky enough to catch any in the 15-ft.-radius burst. [OOC: Since sneak attack has a 30 ft range, maybe Zeoll has a good chance of success. Also, luckily, Confusion is a spell that affects an area, so there's no need to see the targets.]

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99  d20+11=27 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=28 ; 6d6+9=39 ; 12d6+16=51 ; d20+11=29 ;
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 2:37:17 AM

After Zeoll casts whatever spell that is, Mundhildur rushes forward, and hurls rocks at anything that looks like the reflection of light in the eyes, or hears any rustling or sounds of crossbow reloading. There!

AC 27, 39 hp damage
AC 31 (nat 20), confirmed crit at AC 28, 51 hp damage (I did not double the +2 from bardic inspiration - but if I should have, then the damage is 53)

She ends up as close to the attackers as she can get, ready to start some slamming.

Perception: 29
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Edits: Fixed header (a few times) and added 'crit' following 'confirmed' in 2nd paragraph block. Now has link to partially fixed 10th level Jotun.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 4:00:30 PM
Once his shield is in place, Cyrion unsheathes Carver and awaits combat

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=9 ; d20=12 ; d20=9 ;
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 7:02:31 PM
The party jostles at the ledge with several people trying to rush forward to attack the enemy when there is no room for them. Elron is nearly shoved off the 40 foot drop but eventually everyone recognizes the situation and backs off. Cyrion’s light only extends 20 feet so he cannot light up the lower area of the cave so the enemy continues to freely shoot at the pair who have line of sight to the cave. Fortunately the short barbarian is able to keep his head down and they hit nothing but rock.

Combat Map

[Kim edit to fix broken link]

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 9:15:55 PM
Asimov whispers, "Is there perhaps another way around besides the exposed opening and drop? If not I don't see how we ever resolve this as anyone who would attempt to climb down would be a sitting duck to the enemies shots."

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday August 16th, 2023 9:17:15 PM

Was Zeoll able to get off that spell? Seeing the twisty little passage, maybe not?

The squeezing liontaur must wait for others to move up, maybe?

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday August 17th, 2023 3:41:22 AM
It is only possible for the front 2 PCs, Elron and Cyrion, to get off any spells or attacks that target the cave area because of the line of sight so Zeoll, Asimov, and Mundhildur all posted invalid actions. There is no other entrance that the PCs know of and yes it is a tactically difficult situation because the enemy is smart and specifically set up the entrances to their domain this way.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Thursday August 17th, 2023 3:43:04 AM
Note you can move past allied PC's with no problems, but you can't end in their space. If you are willing to climb or can fly you can move past Elron and try to take an action if you fly into the cave or start the climb down.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday August 17th, 2023 6:34:18 AM
"Climbin' is slow business. I got a rope for it, but do you think there's a way to lure them up that don't set them on some secret ambush route?"

While Elron says this, his appearance changes to resemble the creatures they fought in the forest (using disguise self property of his ring of chameleon power).

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday August 17th, 2023 2:12:59 PM
Cyrion backs away from the edge and asks his friends a question, "I can get myself down there, but what about the rest of you?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+13=24 ; d4+3=5 ;
Thursday August 17th, 2023 3:03:46 PM

[OOC: OK, thanks for the map and clarification. I'm still not sure that my confusion spell went off. Did it?]

Zeoll sends Bill to fly out and attack enemies.

The liontaur starts casting Summon Nature's Allies IV.

Zeoll is still singing, so everybody gets a +2 to hit and damage.

Bill flies out what does he see, if anything? If he sees an enemy, he attacks. AC24 for 5 damage.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99 
Thursday August 17th, 2023 5:45:41 PM

"I can levitate myself and two others down. I just need to get to the edge, you grab hold of me, and then we can be peppered by crossbow bolts as we float down. Unless someone has a better idea," says Mundhildur.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday August 17th, 2023 9:38:06 PM
Asimov says, "We go in small groups using Irony as a shield. He can fly and has hardness so he'll absorb some of their damage while we lower ourselves down."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99 
Friday August 18th, 2023 3:30:16 AM

"Good plan, Asimov," says Mundhildur. "All right, do the Twins want to come down with me, then I can come back up for more? Or should we start with Elron and ... Maybe Zeoll, I can carry you myself, but no extras. I'll get large, then we move forward, and I get us down - fast at first, then like a feather fall once we get halfway down."

"So, someone speak up. Who comes down with me first?"



Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=6 ; d20=5 ; d20=5 ;
Friday August 18th, 2023 5:57:18 AM
The Twins answer "We are heavily armored." "And have a light." "We will go first."

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=9 ; d20=6 ; d20=1 ;
Friday August 18th, 2023 5:58:32 AM
Asimov wonders if there’s another way around.
Elron thinks climbing is slow business and wonders if there’s any way to lure the enemy up.
Cyrion can get down but isn’t sure about the rest.
Zeoll starts summoning (no your spell didn’t go off)
Mundhildur can levitate down while others hold on.
Asimov thinks Irony can act as a shield.
Mundhildur asks who wants to go first.
The Twins volunteer.

The party has a plan. Now they just have to do it. Another trio of bolts fail to damage Elron or Cyrion.

Combat Map


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday August 18th, 2023 6:24:06 PM
Elron asks, "They shoot three.bolts in a volley. I'm guessin' there's three, six, or nine of 'em. Anyone know better?"

Since he looks like them now, he's willing to go down on his rope. He pulls out the rope and has it knot itself and tie off near the cave mouth.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday August 18th, 2023 10:15:40 PM
OOC: I'm getting a 404 error when I try to access the map.

Cyrion will wait until the Twins and their light source is down, then will delve into his psionic powers and dimension slide himself as a move action next to the Twins, then take a defensive stance for the remainder of the round

Psionic Power Points 28 - so far has used 7, and now using another 9, so he has 12 left

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d3=1 ;
Saturday August 19th, 2023 12:01:43 AM

Sorry confused. What happened to Bill flying out to attack?

Zeoll summons 1d3 dire bats ... just one!
https://cayzle.com/pfsrd//monsters/bat.html#bat-dire

Still singing, he tells the bat to fly out and fight with Bill. It is +7 to hit for 1d8+6.

Bill has three attacks at +13 for 1d4+3 x3.

Zeoll calls for a fey friend to come (special greensinger ability, resolved next round)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Saturday August 19th, 2023 8:14:49 AM
Bill flies out into the cave but there is no light so he can’t even avoid not flying into a wall much less find and attack the enemy

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d100=7 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+2=4 ;
Saturday August 19th, 2023 10:03:24 AM

The dire bat uses his blindsense to locate prey. He does not have blindsight,

Blindsense: Other creatures have blindsense, a lesser ability that lets the creature notice things it cannot see, but without the precision of blindsight. The creature with blindsense usually does not need to make Perception checks to notice and locate creatures within range of its blindsense ability, provided that it has line of effect to that creature. Any opponent that cannot be seen has total concealment (50% miss chance) against a creature with blindsense, and the blindsensing creature still has the normal miss chance when attacking foes that have concealment. Visibility still affects the movement of a creature with blindsense. A creature with blindsense is still denied its Dexterity bonus to Armor Class against attacks from creatures it cannot see.

The bat picks the nearest target and attacks. His miss chance is 7, so he does not miss automatically. His attack hits AC9, a miss.

Bill follows by ear. His perception check is a 4, so he just flaps around aimlessly.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99 
Sunday August 20th, 2023 1:57:20 AM

Her hair burgundy in the available light, the tall singer takes a few items out of her bag. She hands an everburning torch to the twin who carries the bow. She hands a small stone to the one with the sword. That leaves her with a small stick.

"When I say torch, then you toss it down to where our attackers seem to be below. When I say stone, you throw the thunderstone below to hurt their ears and disorient them. I have a smokestack. IT will make it harder for them to see us, and for us to see them.

"Zeoll, if you can, have Bill and bat fly up higher as soon as the light lands below, or even as you see it starting to descend. Because of thunderstone.

"Arrow twin, grab my belt on the right side after you toss the magic torch. Sword twin, grab my belt on the right side after you throw the stone near where you think they are. While you do that, I start the smokestack, and say 'One two three jump!' and we jump together off the edge. We fall halfway, and I start to levitate downwards, so we land softly. Let go when we land, and fight them."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99 
Sunday August 20th, 2023 2:10:25 AM

As soon as it seems the Twins understand, Mundhilder steps forward with the Twins right in front of her, gives the command 'torch' and after it lights the area where it lands the command 'stone', activates the smokestick, makes sure each twin has grasped her belt, says 'One two three jump! and pushes off the ledge, to descend as described above. As they float downwards, she grabs a rock in case she has an idea as to where to throw it.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday August 20th, 2023 8:34:14 PM
Asimov says to Irony, "Use your darkvision to not crash into the walls and fly in front of Munhildur as a screen, then continue to cover her as she comes back."

(OOC: Irony has Hardness 5 so each bolt does 5 damage less)

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday August 21st, 2023 7:58:04 AM
The Twins do as instructed.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=10 ; d20=15 ; d20=9 ; d20=16 ; d20=8 ; d20=14 ; d20=4 ; d20=15 ;
Monday August 21st, 2023 8:10:22 AM
Elron guesses at the number of enemies and tries to tie off a rope.
Cyrion uses his powers to go down after the Twins.
Zeoll sends bat and bird out.
Mundhildur explains her plan then enacts it.
the Twins follow instructions.

The plan goes off pretty with no real problems. The Twins grab on and drop things as told, first the torch to light the area then a stone at the enemies, then the thunderstone.

As expected three archers are found, taking cover behind a low stone wall or ledge towards the back of the cave. What is not expected is the rock troll. Waiting at the side of the crude ladder to grab the first one down it roars out as the torch is dropped and reveals it before grabbing Mundhildur right out of the air and making her drop the Twins to the ground (grapple check 28)

The Derro fire another volley of arrows but continue to have trouble penetrating the parties’ magic armor.

Combat Map


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday August 21st, 2023 11:05:48 AM
Cyrion is waiting for a chance to either attack the archers? or the troll ... depends on whether he can squeeze into the melee with Mundhildur, or just slide around in front of the Twins

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday August 21st, 2023 11:58:59 AM
D is for Derro and they do have crossbows.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+11=19 ;
Monday August 21st, 2023 8:37:01 PM
Asimov says, "Right all plans go well until you make contact with the enemy. Irony, change in plans. I'm going to hop on your back and you are going to fly us down to help the party below with the battle."

Irony moves to comply with Asimov's orders

Irony - Fly - 19

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+29=40 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=24 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d20+7=13 ;
Monday August 21st, 2023 9:36:08 PM
Zeoll activates his special fey friend power with a perform check. A 40 should be fine.

Fey Friend: As a spell-like ability, you use Planar Ally spells to call fey folk and magical beasts. This SLA takes one full round of singing to activate; there is no gold cost; and the duration is one minute per character level. The creature only appears if it likes your song: make a Perform (Sing) check vs DC20 + HD called. At level 5, use as Lesser Planar Ally, 1/day; at level 10, up to Planar Ally, 2/day; at level 15, up to Greater Planar Ally, 3/day.

Attracted by the music, Zeoll hopes to attract a powerful magical beast with darkvision. An aurumvorax say, would be perfect. Whatever he calls, he sends it in to battle. [OOC: What creature arrives? I'll run it after I find out.]

Zeoll spends the rest of the round singing to inspire courage and climbing down with the spidercloak.

[OOC: We have light now, right?]

Bill and Bat attack:
Bill [three attacks at +13 for 1d4+3 x3.] He hits AC26, 22, and 24 for 7, 7, and 5
Bat [one attack at +7 to hit for 1d8+6.] It hits AC13, surely a miss.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Monday August 21st, 2023 10:08:02 PM
(Yes there is light. I'm going to review the module and see if there's something actually listed in the area to respond to the spell, could be a fun wrinkle if it's native to these caves and knows stuff)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99  d20+11=29 ; 6d6+9=32 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=30 ; 3d6+6=16 ; 3d6+6=17 ;
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 3:35:23 AM

As Mundhi had in hand one of the rocks she pulled from her bag during her descent, she takes advantage of it as the rock troll leaps out, hitting AC 29 for 32 hp damage, then as her feet touch down slams AC 36 for 16 hp and AC 30 for 17 hp. Total 65 hp damage.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27  d20=8 ; d20=16 ; 2d6+11=19 ; 2d6+11=18 ;
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 6:02:41 AM
The Twins attack the troll with their great sword trying to free Mundhildur.

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 6:09:54 AM
Cyrion waits for a chance to attack the enemy.
Asimov changes his plan.
Zeoll tries to summon something. Bill and the bat hit the troll repeatedly.
Mundhildur slams the troll for a lot of damage.
The Twins attack.

The party all attacks the troll, and their assault swiftly downs it. The Derro, seeing their much stronger ally fall, are quick to decide on a tactical retreat and withdraw down the nearest cave exit.


Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 6:12:40 AM
There's a strange skittering sound above the party. A great grey centipede, almost as big as Mundhildur or the Troll, climbs on the ceiling covered in strange glowing blue fungus. It climbs right past the party seemingly intent on reaching the music.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99  d20+11=15 ; d20+11=28 ; 6d6+9=23 ;
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 7:47:29 PM

Mundhildur gets small. Well, not small, but medium-sized (7'4") and, if she is able, pursues the derro down the tunnel, leaving behind the smoky smokestick earlier dropped, pulling her second everburning torch out of her bag, and a spare rock. If she can see any, she will toss a rock.

AC 28 for 23 hp.

If not able to pursue them, she will glance upward. "What is that?"

==============
Perception: 15

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+16=21 ;
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 8:38:04 PM
Asimov studies the centipede to learn more about what it could possibly be.

knowledge - dungeoneering - 21

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 9:34:07 PM
Elron climbs down the rope, looking like a derro, ready to confuse the enemy.

When it seems there is nothing to do, he has the rope untie itself and coil itself up in his hands.

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 10:52:08 PM

OOC: Zeoll's ability brings a magical beast or fey from the Wold's Cradle, not from the local area. Like the Planar Ally spells.

Did something appear? What?

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 11:51:08 PM
Cyrion watches as the troll gets smashed to a pulp, and as the Derro seemingly vanish down a tunnel. When the centipede appears he mutters, "And this is why we can't have nice things, we get trolls, Derro, and whatever insect that is...is it friend of foe?"

Mitch - The Twins HP: 106/106AC 29/15/27 
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 7:37:28 AM
Mundhildur will shrink down and run after the enemy.
Asimov studies the centipede.
Elron climbs down but the enemy is not there.
Zeoll is confused by his spell (see e-mail)
Cyrion says this is why we can’t have nice things.

The giant centipede runs up to the tunnel above and strait to Zeoll where it nudges him to get him to play some more. On closer inspection it seems to be wearing some kind of harness. Asimov has never seen a creature exactly like this, but cave centipedes of a similar shape and smaller size are fairly common. It looks like the Derro took this species of centipede and experimented on it, making it big enough to ride and infusing it with a strange glowing fungus. It looks at the party with eyes more intelligent than a regular animal.

Mundhildur chases the Derro down a twisting passage that gives her no good shot for a ranged attack. At the end of the round they’re just ahead of her around a turn and she can smell something foul up ahead. It looks like none of the rest of the party are chasing them with her.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 5:30:44 PM
Cyrion looks at the creature and laughs, "Zeoll, you've made a friend...hey Mund ... uh guys, where's Mundhildur?"

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 6:39:08 PM
Alerted that Mundhildur is gone by Cyrion, Elron starts following the path she took down the nearest cave exit.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 9:20:39 PM
Asimov says, "Looks like they bred cave centipedes for work and gave them some sort of glowing fungus implants. Do you think you can convince it to let us ride it Zeoll?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99  d20+11=13 ; 6d6+9=35 ;
Thursday August 24th, 2023 6:39:17 AM
Mundhildur pulls a wool blanket from her bag, then tosses it in an arc ahead of her as she rounds the corner, giving the derro something fun to shoot at. She notes the stench. She pulls back slightly to regain cover. If she hears the sound of crossbow bolts striking wool or rocky walls, Mundhi steps around again, everburning torch in left hand, rock in the other. If she spots a derro, she pegs it with the rock. If she sees no derro, but spots another likely opponent, the rock goes their way instead, yet to no avail, unless AC 13 is enough, in which case 39 hp are doled out.

If she might, she will back step enough to regain cover.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday August 24th, 2023 7:02:55 AM
Cyrion laughs at the critter and wonders where Mundhildur went.
Elron starts to go after Mundhildur
Asimov asks Zeoll if he can convince the giant mount to let someone ride it.
Mundhildur fears an ambush and takes precautions.

Mundhildur can hear running feet still and sticking the blanket out causes no reaction. Then one of the Derro cries out in pain. Going around the corner she sees them running past a room full of garbage and filth, with one of them holding his/her arm as they disappear into the tunnel on the other side. Her rock is to slow to catch the backmost derro and her light doesn’t extend far enough to see much of the other side of the room.

The others move through the cramped tunnel to catch up (going to replace my header with the map link so I don’t have to keep reposting it)


Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+12=18 ;
Thursday August 24th, 2023 10:22:23 AM
The Bat goes when about a minute has passed, so likely it is gone, or gone soon. The centipede stays about ten minutes, so he lets Asimov ride it and then tries to follow Mundhi's tracks. The liontaur casts Dancing Lights to help, as well as sniffing the way.

Survival with scent: 18

"Come on, this way!"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99  d20+11=26 ;
Thursday August 24th, 2023 12:41:54 PM
Alerted that something in the garbage heap attacked the derro, the Jotun turns her attention to the debris to see if she can discern anything that moved near where the derro screamed or not. She takes another stone in hand, ready to peg it if she can tell where the target is.

Perception: 26

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99  d20+9=12 ; d20+9=13 ;
Thursday August 24th, 2023 3:38:05 PM

If she is able to perceive a critter among the garbage, she hurls two stones. Both, however, get lost in the trash.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday August 24th, 2023 8:22:58 PM
Elron continues following Mundhildur.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday August 24th, 2023 11:34:55 PM
Asimov follows Zeoll on the ground while Irony flies after him.

The Island Beyond the Fort - Day Two (afternoon)


Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday August 25th, 2023 8:33:15 AM
Zeoll tracks down Mundhildur
Mundhildur looks for the threat.
Elron and Asimov follow

Mundhildur looks closely at the cave and the rest of the party catch up to take a look to. This sodden cavern reeks of decay. Stagnant greenish-brown water fills much of the chamber, while bones, splintered wood, rotting bits of cloth, and broken weapons and armor—all covered in fungus, slime, mold—choke other areas. A makeshift path, made up of little more than adjacent dry spots of ground, meanders across the cavern, connecting the tunnels leading into the area from the east and west.

There doesn’t seem to be a spot for anything to hide really, so you probably perceive the threat you just need to recognize it. A knowledge (nature) check would let you recognize if any of the fungus, slime, or mold is dangerous in any way. You also don’t see a fresh Derro corpse so the hurrying Derro seems to have made it through without dying so the party could just run through the room as well probably.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Saturday August 26th, 2023 1:53:38 PM
Cyrion follows his friends as they head out after Mund

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=19 ; d20+16=35 ;
Sunday August 27th, 2023 9:26:58 PM
Asimov takes a good look around trying to piece things together

Perception: 19
Know[Dungeoneering]: 35

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99  d20+11=21 ;
Monday August 28th, 2023 3:10:49 AM
Figuring it might be easier to get on through and neatly into the next hallway if she went back to 7'4", the altitude-flexible giant lowers her height. She says over her shoulder as she hears the familiar movement sounds of her friends, "The three derros dashed on ahead. Some mold or slime or who knows what hurt one of them on the arm." She will says whether it was the right or left arm, as that will indicate a known area of attack. Mindful of which side the injury came from, she holds her heavy wool blanket on that side, as well as directly ahead, just about ankle height, to form at least a small barrier against stinky-thing attacks, as she moves with careful haste (not wanting to slip) through the putrid room. She follows a diagonal line from Y10 to V7, then a 45-degree left straight towards the next corridor, T7 and T6.

If she feels she is about to slip, she will activate her levitation to ascend perhaps 5' or so in the air, maintaining her forward momentum.

=================
Perception: 21


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 9 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 99/99 
Monday August 28th, 2023 3:17:27 AM

"T7 and T6" - make that "T7 to R7"

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=1 ; d20=1 ; d20=3 ; d20=20 ; d20=18 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ;
Monday August 28th, 2023 9:00:41 AM
Cyrion follows along.
Asimov examines the area
Mundhildur tells the others what she saw and decides to rush through the room like the Derro did.

Asimov’s dungeon expertise lets him identify the threat. There’s a type of fungus that, while imobile, is able to shoot it’s spores with great force to try to embed them in passing creatures. They are highly acidic and can infest a creature through contact, consumption, or breathing. Should they kill a creature then the spores bloom into a new fungus colony.

Munhildur decides to risk it and hurries across. Spores fire wildly - it looks like there are 4 colonies - and most miss by a wide margin (multiple natural ones). One however nails her right in the face, critting her for 9 acid damage and she must make for saves for 6 rounds vs DC 15 fort. One save will end the effect, each failure does 1d2 con damage.

Once she has crossed the pool the spores stop flying. It looks like the mushrooms can only get a single volley off before someone can cross the room.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+14=16 ;
Monday August 28th, 2023 12:06:45 PM

When the mushrooms spores strike her in the face, Mundhildur shouts, "NO!" and spits as she continues to make her way across the room. She saves (barely), so takes no constitution damage.

When she gets to the far side she shouts, "Spores! They shoot acid!" she warns the others.

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday August 28th, 2023 10:09:44 PM
Zeoll hopes to make it across on the ceiling, and Bill can fly through. Are saves needed?

The centipede, if it is still around, serves as a mount for Asimov.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday August 28th, 2023 11:25:18 PM
Asimov asks, "What if we used some kind of acid resistant magic on someone to distract all the spores while people go a different direction?"

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 54/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 12:36:24 AM
Elron is willing to head across, careful to stay on the path, if Zeoll says it's safe.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=20 ; d20=11 ; d20=2 ; d20=18 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d20=4 ; d8=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ;
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 5:24:10 AM
The party moves across. Going all at once gives the spores one shot each at the group as a whole. Spores fly about wildly and Irony gets a bad dose (another crit, 11 acid damage, DC 15 fort save 6 rounds, 1d2 con damage on failure, ends after 1 success. It is a disease so they might be immune.) Elron takes a spore to the knee for 10 acid damage and the same save. The rest of the spores miss or are blocked by the centipede, who doesn’t seem bothered by them much.

Now safely across the party enters another series of twisting passages. After several false starts and dead ends the tunnel opens up to the right and left. To the right is a rope bridge stretching across a large chasm. Your light doesn’t reach the bottom of it nor the end of the bridge. To the left the tunnel continues to wind onwards to an unknown destination.


Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 5:25:04 AM
The centipede wanders off on it's own at some point while exploring the twisting passages.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 12:08:05 PM

As she waited for the rest of the party to cross, Mundhildur took some wine from her wineskin and washed her face with it, then rinsed with water to try to rid herself of the matter that splattered her face. After cleaning that off, she took a sip of wine, and continued forward - but not before giving Irony a wine and water rinse where he was hit.

Along the way if she spotted suitable throwing rocks, she picked up a few.

"Onward, right?" the giantess asks as they reach the rope bridge crossing. If there appears no dissent, and unless someone else wants to go first, she steps onto the bridge, using levitation to keep her weight down, but still placing her feet on the bottom, and using her hands to draw her forward.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 44/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+12=31 ;
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 9:21:00 PM
(Fort = 31)

Elron is stung by the spores, but doesn't slow down. (Successful save.)

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 48/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 11:27:33 PM
OOC: Irony being a construct does not have a con score and is immune to any effect requiring a fort save unless they impact objects too

Asimov and Irony make it across. (OOC: I'll update Irony after I get a ruling)

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 11:36:51 PM

"We arre in a maze of twisty little passages, all alike!" declares Zeoll. "This is trruly a colossal cave adventurre!"

At the bridge, Zeoll suggests that we pass one at a time, with ropes.

"Does anyone have a featherr fall spell? I have a rring, but that only prrotects me."

Of course, Bill can fly, and he can fly a rope across if there is something to loop it around.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday August 29th, 2023 11:57:55 PM
Again, Cyrion mentions that, "I can get myself across, if the bridge fails, but I'll need to rest to replenish my powers soon."

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  6d6=29 ; d100=100 ;
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 7:40:36 AM
Mundhildur cleans up herself and Irony, looks for some good throwing rocks, and casts a spell to lower her weight as she leads the way across the bridge. There seem to be lots of loose rock and small stalactites she can break off to refill her ammo (how many of those can she carry?)
Elron makes his save.
Irony is in fact immune to the spores so just takes acid damage.
Zeoll makes a reference. He has a feather fall ring and suggests a rope and that they go one at a time.
Cyrion can make his way back up if the thing falls apart but doesn’t say anything about going first.

Before making the crossing the party looks about for good places to secure a rope. The last area was natural, twisting, and had lots of loose rock and stalactites a rope could be tied to but this cave seems to have been formed by an underground river chewing through rock giving it a slick, featureless walls with no good anchor spots. The only decent place to tie off a rope would be to the bridge supports, which won’t help if the bridge fails and they tumble.

Mundhildur goes first. The bridge seems sturdy and any fears of it collapsing due to her weight are quickly assuaged. At about the halfway point, just when everyone’s sure it will hold, it suddenly falls apart completely. It doesn’t just snap, it folds like a wet blanket sending the entire thing tumbling into a black void.

If Mundhildur can make a DC 25 reflex save she can take 1 action before she falls, possibly saving herself. If not she just falls straight down taking 29 falling damage landing 60 feet below. Her everburning torch drops down next to her, revealing an alarming mass of black goop that begins to rush towards her.

We are in combat.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 4:32:33 PM
OOC: DO we have a chance of getting a move action off before she hits the ground?

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+9=28 ; d20+11=16 ;
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 4:36:06 PM

In truth, Mundhildur does not fall down. As stated, she is levitating her way across, placing very little weight on the bridge, but rather using the ropes to either side to grasp on to and help pull her across, and her feet along the bottom, touching lightly, simply to keep her balance. I did not specify, but mentally had figured about 20-40 pounds of pressure at the feet would be adequate to keep her in touch with the rope there.

If under those significantly modified parameters than what were assumed (read details carefully, Mitch :-) ) the bridge still collapses as described, well, she will use her levitation to carry her toward the ceiling, take a look to see if it seems free of weird plants or animals or other dangers, then use either her hands to draw her back to the party, or if the ceiling is icky, the butt end of her non-magical longspear to push her back the way she came and back down to the party.

I do not think a difficulty under the circumstances if Reflex DC25 reflects the fact that she was aware, despite the relatively tiny amount of force that she was using, that it could collapse (otherwise she would not have bothered with levitating), or the derro on the far end could cut it, or some other possibility. Likely a DC15 would be adequate to see whether she continued at the same height, or, with a failure, descended perhaps 10 feet before rising again. But I will roll, and see how the dice answer.

Reflex: 28

Cool as a cucumber, Mundhildur watches the rope descend. She does not drop her everburning torch, which she had tucked into her belt (and very nicely made her save, and is levitating), so likely is unaware of a mass of black goop at the bottom of the chasm. Unless, with the falling of the rope, she can hear the sound of the rope fall, as well as something un-rope-like moving along the floor.

Perception: 16

She will call back, stating what is likely obvious to those waiting along the ledge. "The bridge fell."

As described, she works her way back.

[Edit: removed a redundant "that it could collapse"]

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 4:41:00 PM

Oh, also - since she reached the halfway point - how many feet across the bridge was that?

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 5:29:10 PM
I looked at levitate and it only carries 100 lbs I thought? So it would make her lighter but she can’t fly, unless I misread or it’s some other variation that carries more.

Double checked and it’s 100 per caster level doh

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 44/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 6:33:21 PM
Elron looks on, confused, but gets out his rope in case it's long enough to help.

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 8:23:15 PM
Zeoll would certainly have insisted that anyone crossing the bridge have a rope, and if there is nothing to tie it to, then all would take a hold of it. (see last post).

So if possible, Zeoll is holding the rope and helping Mundhi not fall.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 37/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 10:32:22 PM
Asimov would suggest either Irony being spotter to fly along and help someone not to fall or perhaps having Irony ferry folks across if he could fly with them as well.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Thursday August 31st, 2023 1:54:05 AM

Mundhi would have been fine with having a rope tied to her as she crossed. As they do not know the width, likely 150' - 200' (3 or 4 ropes tied together) might have been her recommendation. If that was considered to be in place, then she simply could have pulled herself along the rope (gently, so as not to pull any of her friends over the ledge), or asked them to pull her in.

And, at the halfway point, what was the distance traveled? So that we have a notion as to the total width, more or less.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday August 31st, 2023 6:50:27 AM
Mundhildur corrects the DM’s misreading of levitate and floats to the roof.
Elron is confused.
Zeoll has the other end of a rope and is able to help.
Asimov suggests Irony could ferry people across.

The bridge was only 30 feet long, leading to a small ledge and a tunnel beyond. With a rope attached to Mundhildur it’s easy enough for herself or someone else to pull her back to safety. Now the bridge is gone the party will have to find some other way to cross the gap, go back the way they came and take the other exit from the first room, or take the southern exit from this room away from the chasm.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday August 31st, 2023 2:33:40 PM
How was the bridge held up at each end...if there are still posts standing, we can still cross the gap, albeit, not as well as walking

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday August 31st, 2023 4:00:54 PM
The bridge had posts on both sides but when any weight was placed on the middle the came loose and dropped the entire thing posts and all into the abyss.

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+22=34 ;
Thursday August 31st, 2023 10:03:14 PM
With his Spider Cloak, Zeoll volunteers to climb across on the ceiling and check out the other side. If it is worth pursuing, he can anchor a rope on one side, and Mundhi on the other, both being large types.

Perception to look around the other side: 34

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 44/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday August 31st, 2023 11:24:51 PM
"Well, that's the way them derro we was followin' went, isn't it?" There may be several ways they could go, but they were chasing someone and that someone needed to still be chased.

Asimov (18/13/16; 81 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 37/48 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Friday September 1st, 2023 12:01:20 AM
Asimov says, "if we go one at a time perhaps Irony is strong enough to breach the gap"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Friday September 1st, 2023 5:38:52 AM

"If someone can pull me back and forth with a rope, I can carry people across," Mundhildur offers. She is strong enough to levitate/carry someone up to her weight (372 pounds) or lighter. She will help the others until all make it across.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday September 1st, 2023 5:16:58 PM
Zeoll spider climbs around and looks down the tunnel on the far end.
Elron asks an important question.
Asimov makes a suggestion about Irony helping them cross.
Mundhildur can probably carry people.

Elron’s question is a good one. They know the enemy came this direction, but not if they went north or south from here. The bridge was obviously rigged to collapse, so they could only go north if they had some way to cross without touching the bridge. Zeoll looks at the tunnels at the other side and sees no signs of any recent passage nor hears any activity down it.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Sense Motive: d20+10=26 ; Perception: d20+13=29 ;
Friday September 1st, 2023 11:13:48 PM
Cyrion pauses for a moment and looks around, "Ok. We know we were following them this direction. Could they have passed through a much smaller spot than we can, and we haven't noticed, and did they rig the bridge to drop knowing we were hot on their trail ... they could have an ambush set up by now, so whatever we choose to do, we need to think it through."

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+23=34 ;
Saturday September 2nd, 2023 8:08:14 AM

Zeoll sends a dancing lights down the tunnel on the far side of the fallen bridge, and takes a good look and sniff. The liontaur casts Message so he can whisper to his friends.

He says a prayer and himself walks on the ceiling of the tunnel to the first bend, but only so long as he can still see the chasm. Bill is with him.

Perception 34

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 44/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Sunday September 3rd, 2023 9:18:26 PM
Elron favors trying the closest exit that doesn't require crossing the ravine.

Asimov (18/13/16; 87 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 42/53 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d6=2 ; d10=4 ;
Sunday September 3rd, 2023 10:03:15 PM
(OOC rolling hp for Asimov; finally leveling - 2; Irony got 4)

Asimov says, "Hey guys I can wear Irony like armor for 11 minutes a day. Does that make me Iron Asimov-y when I do?"

"I also know how to make a portal gun now. It functions like dimension door. I can take 3 people through the portal and it will go up to 840 feet. We could camp out and I could make 3 portal guns with my 4th level design slots"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Monday September 4th, 2023 4:04:34 AM
Mundhi waits to see the results of her friends' explorations.

"Hi, Irony Asimov," she replies to Asimov. "I'd be happy to see how the portal gun works."

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Monday September 4th, 2023 10:23:50 AM
Cyrion speculates on how the enemy could have escaped them.
Zeoll explores the north exit some.
Elron favors the south exit.
Asimov tells the others of his new capabilities.

The more Zeoll looks, the more it is obvious that no one has come down this tunnel in months, if not never. Dust covers the floor, undisturbed, and there’s no signs of life or activity. This area seems to exist merely to tempt intruders into crossing the bridge and falling to their deaths.

The southern passage twist about a bit, shrinking and growing at random, but after about 60 yards the party can see it start to open up into a cavern and a soft blue light glowing from up ahead.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday September 4th, 2023 6:35:32 PM
Cyrion will have his sword ready to bat bat's away, or to poke something trying to eat him

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 44/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday September 4th, 2023 6:59:26 PM
Elron, still disguised as one of the things, offers to look ahead if folks want. Not so far ahead that they can't catch up in a round if they hurry, though.

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday September 4th, 2023 7:40:05 PM

"Well, that way would be good if we everr need a place to hole up."

But the liontaur joins his friends in travelling the southern route.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+11=23 ;
Monday September 4th, 2023 9:43:48 PM

Mundhildur walks about a round or so behind Elron. Rock in one hand, longspear in the other.

============
Perception: 23

Asimov (18/13/16; 87 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 42/53 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday September 4th, 2023 11:37:16 PM
Asimov says, "I meant 11 minutes so I have to use my new armor sparingly. So no portal gun, then?"

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 8:28:06 AM
Cyrion has his sword ready.
Elron offers to scout while disguised.
Zeoll thinks the portal gun will be useful.
Mundhildur hangs back.
Asimov says he has to use his armor sparingly.

Elron steps out into the cave while the party hands out in the bulge in the tunnel just out of sight. Immediately a crossbow bolt flies past him. A big miss, and none follow. Either a warning shot or a nervous accident before they saw it was one of their own.

This large, oddly shaped cavern is illuminated by a soft blue glow emanating from patches of fuzzy fungal growths along the ground, walls, and ceiling. Numerous tunnels lead off in all directions.

Two Derro, riding great centipedes like the one Zeoll summoned, stand guard and shout something in Akklo at Elron. Highlight to display spoiler: { “What are you doing? DIdn’t you hear the alert?”} Three others stand behind them, crossbows aimed in his general direction.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 3:26:26 PM
Anticipating combat, Cyrion will concentrate on Carver for a moment, using his mental powers to make his weapon "keen" (it crits on a 17 and higher for 100 minutes)

Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 9:20:51 PM
As a move action, Zeoll starts a performance, to Fascinate the two mounts. They must make Will saves vs DC24 or be fascinated. Note that as part of Zeoll's Greensinger twist, vermin are affected, even if they are immune to mind-affecting stuff.

With his standard action, Zeoll casts Tongues and asks them to pleas repeat what they just said.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 44/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20=13 ;
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 9:48:47 PM
Elron ignores whatever the things said and continues to S-27 (about 15'). There he points back insistently the way he came, still not speaking.

Asimov (18/13/16; 87 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 42/53 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+10=29 ; d3=3 ; d20+10=14 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=14 ;
Tuesday September 5th, 2023 11:51:07 PM
Asimov readies his flame thrower (as scorching ray) and follows Elron at a distance. When Elron starts battling and Asimov is within range (80 ft) he fires rays of heat from the weapon at the nearest guard.

29 vs touch; 11 fire damage
14 vs touch; 14 fire damage


Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=2 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=19 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d20=15 ; d20=13 ; d20=6 ; d20=15 ;
Wednesday September 6th, 2023 9:44:04 AM
Cyrion enchants his weapon.
Zeoll steps out to fascinate the mounts and asks questions.
Elron tries to non-verbally get the enemy to follow him.
Asimov readies a gadget to attack.

Any chance Elron had to trick the guards into is ruined by Zeoll stepping out and talking to the guards. Their immediate reaction is to shoot him. A lot. His armor deflects most of it but he takes a total of 9 damage.


Zeoll (AC22, HP90 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+11=29 ;
Wednesday September 6th, 2023 5:01:23 PM
Who takes damage? "He" Zeoll or "He" Elron?

Either way, combat ruins the fascination, so Zeoll starts to Inspire Courage.

+2 attack and damage, everybody!

In addition, Zeoll casts confusion on all the enemies. DC21 will saves of be confused.

If they have spell resistance, Zeoll's penetration check is a 29. PER USUAL, Zeoll points out the confused ones so that allies do not attack confused foes!

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  1st Strike: d20+12=32 ; Crit Chance: d20+12=20 ; Damage: 2d6+5=13
2nd Strike: d20+7=20 ; if that hits, damage: 2d6+5=12 ;
Wednesday September 6th, 2023 11:00:59 PM
Cyrion moves up with Elron, and attacks one of the centipede things

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 44/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+14=31 ; d4+1=3 ; d6=2 ;
Wednesday September 6th, 2023 11:53:55 PM
Who takes 9 damage? "He" Zeoll or "He" Elron? From how many hits?

Elron doesn't want to attack the centipede in front of him if Zeoll confused it, so he takes a five foot step and attack the one Cyrion attacked.

Hits AC 31 for 3 (weapon) + 2 (electrical) damage.

Asimov (18/13/16; 87 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (27/13/24; 42/53 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday September 7th, 2023 12:08:23 AM
Asimov gets within range of the guards and returns fire.

(OOC pulling rolls from previous post)

29 vs touch; 11 fire damage
14 vs touch; 14 fire damage


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+11=17 ; d20+11=18 ; 6d6+9=23 ; 6d6+9=30 ;
Thursday September 7th, 2023 4:10:15 AM

Mundhildur steps forward. She throws two rocks at whichever derro Zeoll has not managed to confuse (X27, W28, or V29). She hits AC 19 for 25 hp damage, then AC 20 for 32 hp.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=9 ; d20=9 ; d4=1 ; d20=13 ; d20=20 ; d20=2 ; d6=6 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=27 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ;
Thursday September 7th, 2023 7:27:21 AM
The Twins shoot a mount twice for 27 damage.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday September 7th, 2023 7:27:51 AM
Zeoll switches to inspire courage (sorry it was Zeoll who got hit). He also wants to cast confusion, but starting his song is a standard action (maintaining it is free but the first round you can’t do both)
Cyrion moves up and attacks doing decent damage
Elron start’s whapping the other magical beast.
Asimov throws the fire he prepared and lands both.
Mundhildur throws some rocks at one of the riders but he agilely moves his mount to avoid them.

The glowing centipedes make a series of chittering, clicking noises. The fungus that covers them starts to glow brighter, then suddenly flashes in a blinding cone. Cyrion, Zeoll, and the Twins are hit by both blasts of light and must make 2 DC 22 will saves or be stunned 1d4 rounds (roll how many rounds your stunned for yourself, they do not stack if you fail both saves). Everyone else is hit by a single blast of light and must make only 1 DC 22 save.

The riders store their crossbows and pull out curved blades. The one Elron faces he dodges the attack but Cyrion is struck for 3 damage (I believe your hardness blocks that entirely)

The three Derro at the back shoot at Zeoll again. One hit lands, this one poisoned. He takes 6 damage and must make a DC 14 fort save. 4 rounds, 1 success ends it, 1d2 STR damage on failure.

Hp tracker:
Cytillipede 1 - 75 damage
Cytillepede 2 - 5 damage
Derro rider 1 -
Derro Rider 2 -
Derro 1 -
Derro 2 -
Derro 3 -


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+9=27 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+13=25 ; 6d6+11=29 ; 6d6+11=36 ;
Thursday September 7th, 2023 11:13:36 AM

Mundhildur manages to save (Will save 27 vs DC 22), thus is not blinded.

She hurls two stones at D3 (X27) hitting AC 27 for 29 hp damage, and AC 25 for 36 hp damage. If for some reason the first stone downed derro 3, her 2nd stone instead is aimed at D2 (derro 2 at W28).

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Ugh - worst save I have - WILL Check 1: d20+7=14 ; WILL Check 2: d20+7=18 ; d20+7=14 ;

Ignore the last roll, my computer hiccupped

Stunned Rounds: d4=1 ;
Thursday September 7th, 2023 6:38:11 PM
Cyrion gets hit by blasts of light ... and drops Carver, and looks around at all the pretty colors he can see

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+9=26 ;
Thursday September 7th, 2023 8:56:50 PM

Zeoll keeps on singing and casts his Will Save DC 21 Confusion, careful to not affect any friends. His spell pen check was a 29.

His poison save is a 26, no effect.

He does not send Bill into the fray just yet.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Friday September 8th, 2023 12:27:02 AM
This seems like a pretty pitched battle so Asimov activates Power Armor Mach 1 of Irony.

Irony wraps himself around Asimov

(OOC: Irony essentially is currently a +1 intelligent full plate that takes half the damage that hits and still gets hardness. Also Asimov can fly and use any device w/o the normal penalty also it uses a standard action)

Ironic Asimov takes to the air.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d100=17 ; d100=18 ; d100=79 ; d100=71 ; d20=11 ; d20=12 ; d20=11 ; d20=17 ; d20=6 ; d20=9 ; d20=5 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ;
Friday September 8th, 2023 7:36:13 AM
Mundhildur saves vs the stunning blast and throws two rocks that squish two enemies..
Cyrion isn’t so lucky and is stunned by the sensory overload.
Zeoll saves vs poison but forgets to save vs the two stunning blasts (please roll vs DC 22 will twice. Failure stuns you for 1d4 rounds (doesn’t stack)
Irony and Asimov go full armor, though they also forgot to roll their save (1 save each vs DC 22 will on failure you are stunned 1d4 rounds)

The Cytillipedes succumb to confusion. One does nothing the other attacks the other, which had only 1 HP. It dies from the attack.

One Derro rider fails his save, the other makes it, but they both manage to get off attacks this round. Were the fighters mobile they’d easily avoid the attacks but the stun lets the enemy hit. Cyrion takes 5 damage (1 after DR) and Elron needs to roll vs the stun. If he fails the save then his AC drops low enough to be hit for 3 damage (also 1 after DR)

The last Derro archer in the back looks at his two dead companions and decides it’s time to fall back for reinforcements again. He retreats into one of the nearby exits.

Hp tracker:
Cytillipede 1 - Dead.
Cytillepede 2 - 5 damage
Derro rider 1 -
Derro Rider 2 -
Derro 1 -
Derro 2 - dead
Derro 3 - dead


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday September 8th, 2023 8:23:11 AM
Once Cyrion snaps outta his stupor, he'll sheepishly pick up his sword and examine it for dings. Then he'll look around and state, "So, it looks like we won?"

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday September 8th, 2023 10:33:45 AM
There is a centipede, and both riders remaining.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+13=16 ; d20+13=27 ; 6d6+11=33 ;
Friday September 8th, 2023 1:39:19 PM

The redhead Jotun tosses two stones at Derro rider 2, missing with the first, hitting for 33 hp damage with the second stone.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 43/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+11=15 ; d4=1 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=19 ; d4=1 ; d6=6 ; d4=3 ; d6=6 ; d20+9=19 ; d4=3 ;
Friday September 8th, 2023 11:03:18 PM
(Will save = 15; # rounds = 1; Elron was stunned last round and took damage)

Elron rages and makes a flurry of blows against the nearby centipede.

Hit AC 27 for 10 damage (1 weapon + 6 electrical + 3 strength)
Hit AC 19 for 12 damage (3+6+3)

His spirit wisps attack, hitting AC 19 for 3 points of negative energy damage.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=21 ; d4=4 ;
Sunday September 10th, 2023 11:44:35 AM
(OOC as a construct Irony is immune to stunning; Asimov heroically attempts to avoid the stunning but fails so Asimov is stunned for 4 rounds; though Irony can and would have still wrapped around Asimov)

Ironic Asimov is stunned and can't do anything. (OOC: This will be my post for the next 3 days)

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+12=15 ; d20+12=31 ; d4=4 ;
Sunday September 10th, 2023 11:06:24 PM

Sorry! Two will saves ... a 15 and a 31, one fail, one pass. Zeoll is stunned for 4 rounds.

Does Bill need to roll?

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20+9=24 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+9=17 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ;
Monday September 11th, 2023 7:29:35 AM
The Twins make their save. Seeing the rock hit Rider 2 they follow up putting two arrows in the Derro's chest.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20+12=24 ; d4=3 ; d20+12=24 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ;
Monday September 11th, 2023 7:33:43 AM
Cyrion sees the one running and think’s they’ve won, forgetting the three in front of them.
Mundhildur throws more rocks hitting a rider. It seems the riders are made of much tougher stuff then the archers because he takes the hit and keeps going.
Elron recovers from being stunned and attacks the cytillepede hitting once.
Asimov is stunned a while. As is Zeoll. Bill does need to roll unless he is out of line of sight of both of them.
The Twins finish the Derro Mundhildur hit.

The Cytillepede without a rider and the rider without a mount press the attack separately. The Rider hits Cyrion once for 5 damage, the cytillepede bites into Elron for 18 damage and poisons him - DC 20 fort save 1 round for 6 rounds. 1d3 dex damage, you become dazed, and you suffer from memory laspe on failure. 1 save cures.

Hp tracker:
Cytillipede 1 - Dead.
Cytillepede 2 - 5 damage
Derro rider 1 -
Derro Rider 2 - Dead.
Derro 1 -
Derro 2 - dead
Derro 3 - dead


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+6=11 ; d20+6=26 ; d4=3 ;
Monday September 11th, 2023 11:42:43 AM
Bill misses a save and is also stunned ... for three rounds.

Second round of stunning ... Zeoll and Bill do not act.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Strike 1: d20+12=30 ; Strike 2: d20+7=10 ; damage for Strike 1: 2d6+5=9 ;
Monday September 11th, 2023 1:57:32 PM
Seeing there is still some "bad" guys, Cyrion will launch an attack on the Derro in front of him

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+13=21 ; d20+13=25 ; 6d6+11=32 ; 6d6+11=32 ;
Monday September 11th, 2023 2:14:49 PM

Mundhildur throws a rock at Derro rider 1 hitting AC 21 for 32 hp damage. She casts the second rock at the cytillipede hitting AC 25 for 32 hp damage.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday September 11th, 2023 8:26:17 PM
Ironic Asimov is stunned and cannot move. (OOC: It's like being paralyzed in pokemon)

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 25/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+12=28 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+9=19 ; d4=1 ; d6=2 ;
Monday September 11th, 2023 10:14:00 PM
(Fort save = 28, success)

That stung! Elron continues attacking, but also looking to see if it is shrugging off his attacks somehow.

First blow hits AC 25 for 6 damage (1 weapon + 2 electrical + 3 strength)
Second blow hits AC 19 (a miss per last round)
The wisps hit AC 19 (also a miss per last round)

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20+14=20 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+9=22 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ;
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 7:24:42 AM
The twins press the attack on the badly wounded Cytillepede for 26 more damage

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 7:27:18 AM
Zeoll and Bill are stunned.
Cyrion presses the attack.
Mundhildur throws two rocks, barely missing the rider but pegging the pede.
Asimov compares being stunned to pokemon.
Elron continues to attack (no DR, I just forgot to add the damage to the tracker)
The Twins finish the last mount.

The last Derro, now severely outnumbered and unlikely to accomplish much more, withdraws moving 30 feet away. He has to swing wide around Elron to not draw an AoO, and history indicates he’ll show up again to reinforce the next group of enemies the party faces.

Hp tracker:
Cytillipede 1 - Dead.
Cytillepede 2 - dead
Derro rider 1 - 9
Derro Rider 2 - Dead.
Derro 1 -
Derro 2 - dead
Derro 3 - dead


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 5:16:21 PM
Cyrion looks at all the small bodies and the mounts, "Do you think this bunch has anything worth taking?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+11=12 ; d20+11=30 ; 3d6+4=16 ; 6d6+7=25 ;
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 5:39:04 PM

Extrapolating a bit from the map...

Mundhi sees the rider running around the corner. She guesses that the hallway towards her right might intersect with the direction he is running. So she hustles down the skinny hallway to O28 or O29. If she can see the derro, and is within 10' of him, she will slam him twice. If he is 15' or more away, she will throw two rocks at him.

The first slam or stone attack goes awry (nat 1). The second hits AC 30. If a slam: 16 hp. If a stone: 25 hp.

Of course, it is possible the path the derro took does not intersect with Mundhildur's trajectory...

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 25/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+14=26 ; d4=4 ; d6=2 ;
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 6:23:48 PM
Elron chases after the last derro to take a swing at it from behind.

He hits AC 26 for 9 point of damage (4+2+3)

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday September 12th, 2023 8:38:55 PM

Bill and Zeoll are still stunned!

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 12:04:43 AM
Ironic Asimov is still stunned.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20+12=17 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=24 ;
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 8:14:00 AM
Cyrion looks at the dead and thinks about loot
Mundhildur guesses at the cave layout and gets it mostly right, cutting off the enemy’s retreat (I’m going to assume that knowing you only need 5 feet more of movement to cut him off entirely you would move that 5 feet)
Elron gives chase.
Zeoll and Asimov are stunned.

The Derro snarls something about filthy surface dwellers in Akklo and stabs at Mundhildur but her armor and thick skin prevent any damage.

Derror Rider: 34 damage


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+11=31 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=13 ; 6d6+8=29 ; 3d6+4=11 ;
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 1:09:10 PM

[Yes, she would have taken that extra 5 feet to cut him off - thanks!]

Up now in his nasty face, the warrior slams that face hard (nat 20, confirmed crit AC26) for 29 hp damage, and follows up, if needed, with a second slam attack (AC24) for 11 hp damage. "You, too."

Her 3rd slam attack likely hit the air near where he had been standing - AC 13, miss.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+11=25 ; d4=1 ; d20+11=12 ;
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 2:36:29 PM

If Bill can act, he flies at the Derro and snaps with his beak! He hits AC25 for 2 damage!

If Zeoll can act, he calls out a Suggestion that the Derro surrender. Will Save DC20 and spell pen check if needed of 12. Hope I don't need it! LOL!

(The greensinger's Tongues spell is still active.)

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 4:38:32 PM
Cyrion will turn to watch the combat ensuing with the final enemy, Mund having placed herself between the creature and its escape route.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 8:38:10 PM
Ironic Asimov is still stunned.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 25/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 8:59:07 PM
Elron steps back five feet where he can keep an eye on his stunned friends, but doesn't give the last derro an escape route if it survives.

He lets his rage lapse.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday September 14th, 2023 3:46:39 AM
Mundhildur finishes the Derro.
Zeoll has lost track of if he’s stunned. Combat has ended so it is fine either way.
Cyrion watches.
Asimov is stunned.
Elron steps back and lets his rage end.

The fight is over. The party now has corpses they can searchand a half dozen possible directions to go in.


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Thursday September 14th, 2023 9:02:32 AM

"I feel my age! Napping durring combat. Again." The liontaur -- looking only somewhat deep into middle age in this dream of an adventure -- sighs.

"Well, it makes no neverrmind with frriends as capable as you all arre. Noe what have we herre?"

Zeoll casts detect magic and looks over the potential loot.



Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+8=21 ; d20+8=11 ;
Thursday September 14th, 2023 5:51:03 PM

"Elron! You need some bandaging." Mundhildur shrinks down to 7'4", grabs the derro by his clothing, and gently nudges her feathered friend back toward the rest of the group. "You are a fearsome rooster, I say, I say," she says, lightly imitating his speech patterns.

She sets down the derro's body near where the others lie, then gets out her healer's kit, choosing two portions of the equipment to attend to Elron. "Let's see if I can get you started on feeling better, then we'll let the others who have greater gifts than I do what they can to help you."

Elron is healed for 10 hp through Mundhildur's efforts.

"Zeoll, I thought it showed superb confidence in your team for you to take a short break during battle. No doubt our opponents were amazed with how calm you were. Nonetheless, let me see if I can help you a bit - looks like you caught a bit in the scrape."

Unfortunately, treatment of Zeoll's wounds seems beyond her at the moment, and all she manages is to sop up a bit of blood. "Sorry, friend. Someone smarter than I will have to fix you up this time."

Heal: 21 vs DC 20 - success with Elron
Heal: 11 vs DC 20 - failure helping Zeoll

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Heal Check: d20+13=19 ;
Thursday September 14th, 2023 6:47:42 PM
Cyrion hears what Mund says and steps over, "I've got some skill, let me try."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 35/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+20=21 ;
Thursday September 14th, 2023 7:55:04 PM
Elron thanks Mundhildur and listens for approaching derro while the others check the bodies.

(Perception = 21)

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday September 14th, 2023 8:28:06 PM
Ironic Asimov says to Zeoll, "Well what's my excuse? I was napping during combat and I'm still young. Since his armor has to be used in 1 minute intervals he waits for the first minute to elapse and then has Irony separate from his frame.
(OOC: 10/11 minutes of power armor mach 1 left for the day; will update header tomorrow or weekend)

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday September 15th, 2023 7:32:05 AM
Zeoll feels his age. He looks over loot.
Mundhildur provides healing.
Cyrion helps.
Elron thanks them and listens for incoming enemies.
Asimov decouples after a minute and wonder’s what his excuse is.

The two riders had much the same gear as the scouts on the surface. Each has:

cytillesh extract (5 doses); +1studded leather armor, +1 repeating light crossbow with 20 bolts, masterwork blowgun with 10 darts, masterwork shortsword

The two archers have less nice gear and seem to be recruits or levies. They each had:

NPC Gear (leather armor, short sword or aklys, repeating light crossbow with 10 poisoned bolts, other treasure)


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Friday September 15th, 2023 11:09:04 AM

Zeoll looks with distaste on the poison. "Anybody want to use this? What arre the odds they arre immune to theirr own poison?"

The magical stuff we can stow for later.

"I'm disappointed my Tongues spell was so useless. Maybe we'll meet someone to talk to beforre it rruns out."

Considering that, the liontaur is eager to continue.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+8=22
Friday September 15th, 2023 11:38:48 AM
If it's not too late, she aids Cyrion in his attempt to heal. Heal: 22 (+2 to Cyrion's attempt, moving it to success, and 10 hp healed). [JonS - was that for Elron, or Zeoll?]

Still concerned for brave Elron, the Jotunar asks Asimov, "Have you one of your special healing treatments to help our fierce friend here?" as she gestures towards the bloodied fellow.

She also says to Zeoll. "Sorry. Had I known you wanted to talk to one, I would have merely crippled the last one, rather than crushing him."
==========
Note for DM Mitch: I edited my post a moment after hitting Submit, realizing that Mundhildur could lend a hand to Cyrion's healing efforts, so rolled the d20+8=22 on the edit. Hope that's okay. -Kim

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 35/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday September 15th, 2023 8:55:59 PM
Elron counts seven ways they can try to go, and thinks the ones over near Asimov are the least likely to lead to some merry chase. "Of course, you never know with caves. . . By th' way, what do you call a young liontaur that searches for gold in a cave?"

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Saturday September 16th, 2023 4:05:44 AM
Seeing that Mund had treated Elron, Cyrion turned his attention to Zeoll. Listening to what the Derro had on them, Cyrion states, "I have no need of their gear."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Sunday September 17th, 2023 11:14:23 AM

If no one else wants the masterwork shortsword, Mundhildur will take it.

[and Zeoll adds 10hp back to his current hp total]

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Sunday September 17th, 2023 12:36:58 PM
"Thank you for the healing, Mundhi!"

Zeoll bows and looks a bit embarrassed. "I had not noticed it at firrst," he admits.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday September 17th, 2023 11:55:40 PM
Asimov says "Maybe I should consider getting the repeating crossbow."

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Monday September 18th, 2023 7:38:07 AM
Zeoll wonders if the enemy is immune to their own poison. He’s disappointed that Tongues was so useless and thanks people for the healing.
Mundhildur is concerned for Elron’s health and says she should have kept that last one alive.
Elron picks an exit and tells a joke.
Cyrion helps with the healing and claims no gear.
Mundhildur and Asimov think about claiming some of the loot (note the masterwork short sort would be sized for a medium creature and is non-magical so will not resize to the user)

The northern exit, the one Elron thinks is the best option, goes a short way before splitting in two directions. Both are long enough or twisty enough you can’t see the end from here and you can hear faint signs of activity from either direction.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Monday September 18th, 2023 11:38:41 AM

Of the masterwork short sword, Mundhi says, "I could use this dagger."

"Asimov, or others - do you have anything that can help heal up Elron? He was really hurt badly, and I want him to survive the day should we have another battle!"

She gives the beastfolk the goodberry Zeoll had earlier given her. If Elron eats it, he will gain 1 hp toward his health.

She follows Elron's lead.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday September 18th, 2023 5:47:32 PM
Cyrion shakes his head, "Alas, the only healing I can truly do is only to myself."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+20=27 ;
Monday September 18th, 2023 10:10:40 PM
"A miner," Elron says, unsure if he's told that one before. He thanks Mundhildur for the berry.

Elron keeps an eye out while the others debate. If they can hear activity, maybe activity can hear them. (Perception = 27)

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  4d8+11=26 ;
Monday September 18th, 2023 10:59:51 PM
Asimov uses a medihaler critical (4d8+11) = 26 to Elron

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ;
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 12:16:56 AM

[OOC: Slight edit after seeing the post before mine!]

"Elrron old buddy old pal! Speak up when you need some healing!"

Zeoll casts 2 CMWs on Elron ... 39 hp healing.

========

What has Zeoll used up so far today?
Spells:
1 - Produce Flame
2 - Bull Str, CMWx4, Tongues
3 -
4 - Leg Lore, SNA IV
ALSO 4 rounds bard perform, 1 Fey Summons

[OOC: I sent thru the archives, made a couple arbitrary chapter headings, and brought my spells casting up to date.]

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 7:17:22 AM
Mundhildur says she could use the weapon as a dagger.
Cyrion cannot heal.
Elron says his punch line and listens.
Irony and Zeoll heal everyone up.

Elron has a little trouble hearing over the party’s conversation but it sounds like there’s low murmurs and the sound of… shifting furniture? to the north. To the south he can’t hear much of anything, which is either a good thing or ominous.


Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+24=34 ; d20+22=25 ;
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 2:32:26 PM

As quietly as possible, Zeoll castsd Message cantrips to keep in touch with his friends.

"My Tongues spell lasts almost two hours, so it is still on. Let me sneak up invisibly and spy on them."

Invisible Zeoll creeps stealthily towards the sounds, hoping to hear speech that will mean something to him.

Stealth 34

Perception 25

What has Zeoll used up so far today?
Spells:
1 - Produce Flame
2 - Bull Str, CMWx4, Tongues
3 - Invisibility
4 - Leg Lore, SNA IV
ALSO 4 rounds bard perform, 1 Fey Summons

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 9:24:02 PM
Cyrion readies to rescue his friend should he call out for aid

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 10:30:21 PM
Asimov says to Irony, "Be ready to wrap around me again if Zeoll get's himself into trouble."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 10:51:06 PM
Elron also prepares to rush in if Zeoll gives a shout.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 9:09:42 AM
Zeoll goes invisible and scouts.
The others all prepare to rush ahead if Zeoll gets in trouble

This cavern is filled with the sweet scent of roasting mushrooms. Fungus-filled lanterns that shed soft blue light illuminate several tables sized for small creatures. Overlapping fur rugs cover the rough stone floor, giving this area a feel of opulence. A central fire ringed by large stones warms the cavern comfortably and it looks like a place where many a fine meal has been shared by the Derro.

Now however it is stirring with a different kind of activity. The tables have been overturned to provide cover and a dozen or more derro are nervously checking crossbows and other weapons as they crouch behind them. At the back and standing over the rest is a derro in fine clothing decorated with silver thread. Madness and cruelty burn in his eyes and he holds a chain attached to a tortured prisoner in one hand. In the other hand he holds a scroll he is reading from, one that seems to be magic as his allies seem invigorated as he finishes it (spellcraft 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { he just cast haste his allies}.

The prisoner looks like a half-orc female of some kind, emancipated and weak. Her skin has an unhealthy blue look, and some sort of helmet or box covers all but her eyes. A slight glow emanates from said helmet - it must be full of that toxic, memory altering fungus.

Another figure stands out among the nervous derro. A human in shining breastplate he stares straight ahead vacantly as he drinks a potion of some sort and grips the hilt of his sword. A badge of rank of some sort adorns his official looking uniform and his general appearance matches the description of the missing brother you were asked to find. He’s clearly being controlled in some way.


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 8:47:14 PM
Elron waits for Zeoll.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 9:04:57 PM

[OOC metagaming: Let's back off and wait about 5-30 minutes before we attack them] - j/k

Mundhildur waits for a whispered report, but also slowly, carefully, moves forward a bit.


Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=31 ;
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 9:24:54 PM
Asimov waits for Zeoll to report back while listening for signs of trouble

Perception - 31

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 9:52:56 PM
Cyrion awaits orders to move in ... he begins humming something to himself, what he's humming

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday September 20th, 2023 10:36:33 PM
Zeoll casts Confusion to cover as many enemies as he can, and then hightails it back to the group.
https://cayzle.com/pfsrd/spells/confusion.html#confusion
Save Will DC 21

Zeoll regrets he has not yet cast the longstrider he has prepped. D'oh! After moving 40 ft back, Zeoll turns and uses a hero point to cast Spike Stones back between him and the enemy. Hopefully the spikes extend well into the room into which Zeoll had peeked.
https://cayzle.com/pfsrd/spells/spikeStones.html#spike-stones
Reflex Save DC20

"Watch out everrybody! I kicked the horrnet's nest!" He explains what he has done.
1d8 damage per five feet traversed through the spikes.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=15 ; d20=15 ; d20=2 ; d20=4 ; d20=10 ; d20=14 ; d20=8 ; d20=19 ; d20=7 ; d20=4 ; d20=16 ; d20=4 ; d20=15 ; d100=85 ; d100=21 ; d100=15 ; d100=95 ; d100=25 ; d100=27 ; d100=62 ; d100=26 ; d100=52 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d20=11 ; d20=8 ; d100=98 ;
Thursday September 21st, 2023 12:27:08 AM
The party waits for Zeoll's report. Zeoll casts a spell, causing his invisibility to drop. Chaos instantly starts to envelop the room and most everyone is to surprised or to befuddled by drugs/mind control to react, but the Derro leader is both smart and quick. He casts Hold person on Zeoll the moment he's visible - DC 19 will to resist and take your first round of posted actions.

2/3rds of the enemy hit by the spell fail their save and do various things.

Derro 7 - 2 damage
Derro 9 - 2 damage

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+12=32 ;
Thursday September 21st, 2023 6:02:19 AM
Zeoll's saving throw ... nat 20 gives a 32!

The liontaur high-tails it out! Literally, his tail is high as he flees!

Confusion, Spike Stones, Yay!

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday September 21st, 2023 10:21:00 AM
As Zeoll comes charging back, Cyrion moves up waiting to attack whatever's chasing him ... and then keeps watching as nothing appears

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Thursday September 21st, 2023 1:12:31 PM

"What happened, Zeoll? What did you see?" Mundhi asks with urgency. She has a stone in hand, and keeps her eyes watching before her, ready to throw at the first thing to come through.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Thursday September 21st, 2023 4:44:06 PM
Zeoll explains it all, the derrro, the captives compulsed to obey, the defenses, and his fear that they may come out to the south, bypassing the spike stones, near Mundhi.

"We should not expect them to come to us. Though they may."

Zeoll sys that the best part is that if you are confused and you are attacked, you automatically attack the one who attacked you next round. So do not attack any of the confused.

Zeoll casts Longstrider!

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+20=37 ;
Thursday September 21st, 2023 7:38:02 PM
"If'n I understand th' spell, no one who might follow you is confused. But if they stop when they take damage from the second spell, we're not gonna see them. Unless they got some other way 'round." Elron takes this as his cue to look for an attack from the other direction. (Perception = 37)

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=28 ;
Thursday September 21st, 2023 10:45:02 PM
Asimov has Irony envelop him as power armor once again becoming Ironic Asimov and looks for threats as he uses his fly speed to ascend.

Perception - 28

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday September 22nd, 2023 6:58:52 AM
The party gets a report from Zeoll about what he did and wait. Nothing happens other then the DM calling Zeoll mean as it will take an hour to resolve all the confusion rolls. Please give a duration for both spells you cast.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday September 22nd, 2023 1:19:44 PM
Cyrion sheathes his sword, looks around and asks, "So, anybody got any cards or dice?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+24=28 ; d20+22=27 ;
Friday September 22nd, 2023 7:55:36 PM
Confusion is 11 rounds; Spike Stones is 11 hours.

Zeoll thinks that worked pretty well. He'll cast another invisibility and scout around to the west. Around AM27 and AM28 on the map. And he'll use message to tell everybody what he is doing.

Stealth 28
Perception 27

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+11=18 ;
Saturday September 23rd, 2023 1:30:39 PM

Mundhi heads down the tunnel starting at AL29 and onward. She has a sack with ball bearings in one hand, stone in the other. She shrinks back to 7'4" to make it easier to pass through the tunnel.

Perception: 18

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday September 24th, 2023 11:43:14 PM
Ironic Asimov flies toward the confusion

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Sunday September 24th, 2023 11:58:48 PM
Elron would follow Zeoll, but he can't see Zeoll. He can see Mundhildur, and tags along with her, keeping his whappin' stick at the ready.

He's still a little blue monstrosity in appearance, but since he isn't known to any of the derro living here, he has figured out he's not foolong them and doesn't bother to disguise his weapon now.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Monday September 25th, 2023 7:56:14 AM
The party takes the south exit and heads down it. It doesn't look like it will connect up with the big chamber were the ambush was set up. Instead it loops around south and goes about 60 feet before you can see it start to open up ahead. Does the party stop and let Zeoll go ahead or do they all head into the next chamber?

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Monday September 25th, 2023 11:43:48 AM

[Can you draw on the map the additional tunnels & room we have discerned?]

"Elron - do you want to take a peek?" If so, she lets him go ahead of her.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+24=42 ; d20+22=28 ;
Monday September 25th, 2023 6:58:50 PM

Zeoll lets Elron go first if he wants, or else heads in on his own.

Stealth 42 (invis)
Perception 28

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday September 25th, 2023 9:13:40 PM
Ironic Asimov flies behind either Zeoll or Elron and if they decide to be stealthy he hangs back even more.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+13=25 ;
Monday September 25th, 2023 10:25:57 PM
Elron has no problem going in first, and tries to be quiet. (Stealth = 25) He is still using the disguise self function of the ring, not blending into the background.



Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday September 25th, 2023 10:53:29 PM
Cyrion has no trouble letting the invisible "more sneakier than me" person go exploring

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Tuesday September 26th, 2023 4:49:01 AM
The group lets Elron lead. The passage they chose takes a turn south and goes a long way before reaching a crossroads. Several passages intersect here, forming a small cave. The walls of the cave are painted with scenes of blue-skinned creatures holding spears and swords. Symbols have been painted above the pictures.

Able to read undercommon Highlight to display spoiler: { the pictures and symbols warn this is Derro territory and stay out of it lest you become one of their experiments}

The sharp ears of the party alert them to something. A low muttering… in common? Someone’s here but you can’t see them.


Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 6:14:05 AM
Given the e-mail conversation I feel obliged to ask for a reminder on who is carrying torches and who has darkvision.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+24=26 ;
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 12:49:20 PM

Zeoll has been relying on Dancing Lights (See 9/2 post). For scouting, I imagine he has been invisible and keeping his lights way back ... up to 200 ft back. With scent and Perception +22, he can get along fairly well.

(One interpretation of the rules is that since you can pinpoint the location of an invisible creature with a -20 on the check, having a -22 Perception check and being blind is not unlije having a -2 check and being able to see. And scent allows pinpointing creatures within 30 ft. at lower DCs yet.)

Zeoll, as quietly as possible with Message cantrips, urges his friends to back away. "We should not leave enemies behind us. We should check out the otherr two passages."

He moves back, still invisible ... Stealth 26

[[OOC: Zeoll is referring to the tunnels at AN24 and at AM27.]]

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 4:50:24 PM
Cyrion examines the pictures, "Can anyone read the runes, unfortunately I can't"

Cyrion is seeing by using his Dorje Crystal - Gain low-light vision, +2 bonus on Perception checks, and notice secret doors - lasts 1 hour

For 100 minutes he also has: Gain +1 enhancement bonus to your AC for 10 min./level.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 7:34:57 PM
Elron can't read the runes (and doesn't usually bother to read even when he can). He hears Zeoll's message, but isn't sure which two of the five passages behind them Zeoll means. He can't see Zeoll to figure it out, either. So he looks to see what Mundhildur is doing, and stays put while he figures it out.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 7:58:38 PM
Zeoll moves his dancing lights to indicate where he is "pointing."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 8:37:27 PM
Ironic Asimov whispers, "I can read undercommon. It says Derro territory and to stay out lest you become an experiment. Sounds ominous"

Ironic Asimov continues to fly after the others

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 10:55:23 PM

Mundhildur puts her hand on Elron's shoulder, and whispers, "Let us go back with Zeoll." She whispers so quietly, perhaps it will be difficult to hear her. Nevertheless, she points back the way they came, and begins walking back. She understands and can read undercommon, but Asimov already has interpreted it.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 8:26:19 AM
Zeoll wants to back up, not wanting to leave enemies behind them.
Cyrion can’t read the runes.
Elron isn’t sure what passage Zeoll wants to back up and check.
Asimov reads the runes to his friends.
Mundhildur is ready to go back.

As the party turns away the low muttering in common rises to a clear speaking voice. ”Wait, please. Don’t leave me.”

Despite their high perception the party cannot see the source of the voice, though they can probably pinpoint it’s location generally. It’s coming from the corner of the small intersection. (I'll put it on the map)


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 1:05:27 PM
Cryion will ask in a quiet voice, "We can't see you, why do you want to leave?"

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 7:38:30 PM
Elron starts to follow Mundhildur until the voice speaks up again. Now he waits for the speaker to answer Cyrion.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+24=26 ; d20+22=30 ;
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 9:35:23 PM

Zeoll stays silent and invisible.

Stealth 26

He tries to locate the person by scent.

Perception 30

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=25 ;
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 11:36:33 PM
Ironic Asimov searches for the voice as well.

Perception - 25

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Thursday September 28th, 2023 3:16:54 AM

Does the voice sound more likely to be female than male? Mundhi stops, reverses course. If someone genuinely in need, then, a helping hand. If a derro trick, then, whatever may be appropriate.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=18 ;
Thursday September 28th, 2023 7:51:30 AM
Cyrion asks why the voice wants to leave.
Elron waits, still in his Derro disguise.
Zeoll smells for the person.
Asimov just looks.
MundhildurTries to judge the voices gender.

The voice is silent for a long moment. The party has at best a vague notion of where the voice is (I put them on the map) but whomever it is can’t be seen so likely has some sort of magical concealment.

Finally the voice asks in a rush, ”Why are you with one of them?! Why?” It sounds male, and rough like the owner is ailing in some way, and scared, like he's ready to run but hoping he doesn't have to.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday September 28th, 2023 1:58:17 PM
Cyrion will look at Elron, and then to where the voice is coming from, "That's our friend. He's only in disguise. We won't hurt you. It sounds like you're in pain."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Thursday September 28th, 2023 4:41:34 PM

Mundhildur moves to AL47. I assume the voice is coming from AJ48. Quietly she asks, "Who are you? What do you need?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+11=13 ; d20+10=24 ;
Thursday September 28th, 2023 4:42:46 PM

Skills checks for Mundhi.

Perception: 13
Sense Motive: 24

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+4=10 ;
Thursday September 28th, 2023 9:14:37 PM
(Diplomacy: 10)

Ironic Asimov says, "Please show yourself. We are looking for the missing inhabitants of a penal colony and we intend to rescue any survivors the Derro left. We can take you with us."

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+22=35 ;
Thursday September 28th, 2023 9:34:03 PM
Zeoll lets others handle the diplomacy for a change. He listens for dangers approaching.

Percep 35

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday September 28th, 2023 10:42:16 PM
Elron might look like a derro, but he's sure he doesn't talk like one. He loudly whispers, "Wheneva' a bug gets injured, instead o' helping, th' rest of th' colony just leaves it t' die. It’s like th' old sayin' -- If th' ant broke, don't fix it."



Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday September 29th, 2023 7:15:30 AM
Cyrion explains Elron is in disguise.
Mundhildur moves up and asks questions.
Asimov explains what the party is up to.
Zeoll stands guard.
Elron does not speak like a Derro.

There’s another long pause, then slowly a man sort of fades into view. Tall, muscular, he’s wearing the tattered remains of a guard uniform and bears the marks of a rough imprisonment. He shivers and nervously bounces from foot to foot as he speaks. ”You’re here to save us? Thank the gods. The others are held this way, please you have to free them.” He indicates the northwest passage and starts to lead the party that way.

Mundhildur only Highlight to display spoiler: { Something seems off about this guy, though what exactly is hard to place. And wait, the sign says the Derro colony is back the way you came, so why would prisoners be down this other tunnel instead of back down the one you exited from? }


Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+29=48 ;
Friday September 29th, 2023 1:13:22 PM

As Zeoll listens to the fellow, he tries to suss him out. Is this a trap?

Sense Motive 48

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4", 10'5", or 16'6" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP   3d6+5=18 ; d20+15=31 ;
Friday September 29th, 2023 3:14:17 PM

Mundhildur steps in front of the man, then grows to huge size (or at least large size, if the passageway will not allow 16'6", 6,700 lbs), blocking his way, shaking her head in negation. "Who are you?" Held action: One slam for non-lethal damage if he tries to push past her or take any other offensive action (hit AC 31 for 18 hp non-lethal damage).

She hopes her friends will block his exit in other directions.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday September 29th, 2023 6:34:07 PM
"Sounded like a bunch of derro were preparin' a last stand before Zeoll magicked them. Don't know if sneakin' out'll work right now."

Elron isn't sure what's got Mundhildur riled, but he's happy to distrust this stranger who didn't laugh at his joke.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday September 29th, 2023 10:01:07 PM
Cyrion is impressed at the magic trick, but like the others, his "hackles" are up, alert for a trap

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d12=3 ; d20+1=3 ;
Monday October 2nd, 2023 1:00:49 AM
Sense Motive 3

Ironic Asimov tries to get a feel for if this guy is on the up and up and doesn't get a read.

If its been a minute since he put on the power armor he takes it off again as he wants to use it primarily for battle

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=7 ; d20=9 ;
Monday October 2nd, 2023 6:46:58 AM
Zeoll gets suspicious.
Mundhildur blocks the path forward and asks a question, ready for violence.
Elron isn’t sure what’s going on but the man didn’t laugh at his joke so is untrustworthy.
Cyrion has his hackles up.
Asimov is no longer armored (I’m assuming it’s been a few minutes of travel time and you took off your armor a while ago)

The man, already twitchy, reacts badly to Mundhildur’s suspicious question. ”You are with them!” he yells and he grabs a pick concealed in the rocks to swings it wildly at the giant. Mundhildur is able to avoid it and smack him with her prepared attack.

We are in combat, please place yourself on the map.

Escaped Prisoner? - 18 non-lethal


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4", 10'5", or 16'6" as needed) (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP   d20+15=25 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+15=16 ; 3d6+5=14 ; 3d6+5=16 ;
Monday October 2nd, 2023 12:13:45 PM

"It is a simple question," Mundhi says. She slams again, perhaps connecting twice. AC 25 for 14 hp, AC 21 for 16 hp, both non-lethal. "Who are you?"

If the man goes down after her first strike, she withholds her second. Her third slam was a natural 1.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday October 2nd, 2023 5:15:26 PM
Cyrion lets Mund KO the guy. By the way he was dressed, he is probably from the camp, but with him not answering a simple question means he could be a decoy

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday October 2nd, 2023 6:53:53 PM

Zeoll calls out, "Don't make me brreak out my Peaceball! Stop fighting, you two!"

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday October 2nd, 2023 8:23:58 PM
Asimov says, "Let's use that peaceball, Zeoll as my methods are more lethal."

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday October 2nd, 2023 10:25:45 PM
"OK"

Zeoll casts Peaceball at ground zero, affecting everybody.

20 ft radius, Will save vs DC20 or be unable to fight.

Zeoll chooses not to save. He is himself affected.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+11=18 ;
Monday October 2nd, 2023 10:57:06 PM
Elron moves to cut off the man's escape route -- not so close that he draws an attack of opportunity, but close enough to make one if the man flees.

He is affected by the peaceball (will save = 18) and does not attack.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+9=24 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=29 ;
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 1:36:11 AM

Mundhildur is not affected by Zeoll's peaceball. Nevertheless, if the man stops fighting her, she also will stop fighting him. Yet still will ask, "Who are you, really? We've come to free the captives. You look like one - but I also can tell you are trying to trick us or trap us. Maybe the derro have hypnotized you. I am Mundhildur. We want to free the people taken from the camp. Tell me your name, and what you did at the fortress."

Or, maybe she already knocked him out, and he cannot answer.

Will save 24 vs DC20 - success
Intimidate (light): 14
Sense motive: 29
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[Edit: Fix header so there is room left for hit points]

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=16 ; d20=14 ;
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 3:15:46 AM
Mundhildur slaps the guy around some more.
Cyrion lets her knock him out.
Zeoll threatened to peaceball, then does so.
Asimov recommends peaceball
Elron moves to get an AoO if the man runs, though the peaceball prevents him from actually attacking so he can’t really block the exit without standing in it.
Mundhildur asks questions.

The man looks like he’s ready to madly attack everyone till he goes down but the spell overtakes him and he just sort of falls on his but to sit down, looking ragged, worn, and still a bit crazed.

”Daris. I was a guard.” he says.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 6:59:04 PM
Cyrion will let the magic wash over him, and then waits for the results

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 9:39:45 PM
"Thank you, Daris. Now that I've bruised you, can I take a moment to try to repair the damage? I have light healing skills."

Should he allow it, she can use her healing kit to help heal just a few hit points.

"As I do so, could you let me know what it is the Derro wanted you to take us toward? We understand, a bit, how they are able to mess with people's minds. We really want to rescue you from them. They can be very nasty."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 10:04:20 PM
Elron, seeing that they're all peaceable now, amuses himself. "Hey, Daris, how long do you have t' study philosophy t' be a guard? 'Cause all I hear guards talk about is, who are you, what are you doin', where are you goin'?"

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 10:27:11 PM
Asimov asks, "What happened to everyone else?"

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 7:31:48 AM
Cyrion waits to see what happens.
Mundhildur offers healing and makes some assumptions.
Elron amuses himself.
Asimov asks what happened to everyone else.

The guard stares into space with a haunted look making no motion to impede Mundhildur’s healing. ”I don’t remember anything except I came from that tunnel. The others must be there.”

Everything about this guy seems off, and his story does not add up - why would the prisoners be down that tunnel that leads away from Derro territory? But he’s so clearly suffered greatly at their hands from the scars on his body and mind it’s hard to say if he’s lying about everything, plotting with the Derro or something else to ambush you, or simply so messed up from his experiences that his behavior is entirely irrational and erratic. At the very least those who sense motive think he’s telling the truth about having no memory.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 2:45:35 PM
Cyrion walks up and gently places his hand on the man's shoulder. "That you have no memory is the cause of the poison the Derro employ. Lead us to where you believe the rest of the prisoners are. We need to get everyone out that we can."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 8:49:10 PM
Asimov pulls out his poison detector thingamabob remembering the derro that swallowed all the mind altering poison earlier and scans the found former prisoner for poison.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 9:47:29 PM

"Yes, he has had his memorries stolen. We must be on ourr guarrd. I wish we had some antivenom."

Zeoll cancels his spell, once he is sure that fighting will not break out again. He chides Mundhi gently. "My dear, we are all frrustrrated. But you must not harm innocents, especially the mentally unbalanced."

He follows.

(Of course, the invis spell went off when he cast the peaceball.)

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 10:03:23 PM
Elron is ready to follow -- wait, no he's not. "Zeoll, what did you do to us? Am I gonna be able t' fight if I see somethin' that needs fightin'?"

Once Zeoll has carefully removed his spell and they've determined if this fellow stays reasonable, Elron will be ready to either go fight the derro or go help the slaves. He supposes helping should come first, but fighting's more fun.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Thursday October 5th, 2023 5:18:43 AM

"Right, Zeoll. Going the way he indicated was like as not a trap of sorts, and at the moment he said told us he was being less than truthful. You may notice I used nonlethal force against him. He'll get better. There are innocents, and there are corrupted ones. The Derro seem adept at making the latter out of the former."

Not knowing whether or not Daris understands what she is saying, she says, "No offense intended," regarding the words she said. Of course, pounding him likely seemed offensive, too.

"I think we should deal with the ones we know about, where you already went, Zeoll. But we should try the other passageway to get there. We would already be there, had the guard not called out to me."

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday October 5th, 2023 7:23:18 AM
Cyrion explains that the poison is likely why he doesn’t remember anything and tells him to lead the party to where the prisoners are.
Asimov checks for poison.
Zeoll cancels his spell and chides Mundhi.
Elron asks about the spell before Zeoll cancels it.
Mundhildur still thinks a trap probably lays the way the man indicated, though maybe not laid by Daris. She wants to head back to where they know the derro are.

A few of the party seem willing to follow Daris so after some hesitation he heads to the tunnel entrance he tried to lead them down previously. I don’t actually know if the others are this way, this is just the last place I remember going. They must be this way though.” he says uncertainly.

Asimov’s device finds no traces of poison.

(Mundhildur offered him healing earlier, which he accepted, but she never rolled and gave an amount healed. Need that if he’s going to go with and possibly fight beside you)


Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday October 5th, 2023 8:33:06 PM
Asimov says, "Well this guy isn't being impacted by a poison with respect to his current state. I was wondering if maybe that Derro poison that dulls the wits could have different effects depending on the dose but this man is clear of poison."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+20=29 ;
Thursday October 5th, 2023 11:10:37 PM
Elron starts to ask a question about the poison, but isn't sure how to ask it and thinks his friends have not had a chance to study how it works.

Instead, he settles for being on high alert as the follow Daris (perception = 29).

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ;
Thursday October 5th, 2023 11:20:55 PM

Depending on his evaluation of Daris' current and max hp, Zeoll will cast CMW for 2d8+10, or 22 healing unless some of it would be wasted.

The liontaur follows.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d4=1 ;
Friday October 6th, 2023 12:32:24 AM

Sadly, she can only provide 2 hp of healing. all the damage she did to him was non-lethal, and you did not mention whether he went down or was about to after either the second or third blow.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday October 6th, 2023 7:13:44 AM
Asimov wonders what effects the derro poison has at different doses and ways of application.
Elron is on high alert as they follow.
Zeoll will heal Daris some more.
Mundhildur only gave a token amount of healing (you did 48 non lethal and he has 67 hp so another slam or two was needed)

Daris looks much less battered and bruised now. He thanks the party and leads them down the tunnel. As they walk he slowly speeds up, as if impatient or excited to get where he’s going.

The winding tunnel opens into a vast cavern with no visible ceiling. The passage gives way to a ledge hugging the side of the cavern and which eventually becomes a natural rock bridge spanning the unfathomable depths below, before leading to a tunnel opening lit by a faintly glowing lichen covering the walls.

Daris all but runs across the rock bridge to the other side. ”I remember waking up down below and wandering up here. Maybe I fell, or maybe there’s some way into the Derro’s caves from there.” He starts to climb a rough section of rock that leads down and seems fairly easy to climb.

Daris - 24 non-lethal


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday October 6th, 2023 9:36:17 AM
Cyrion shakes his head when the human runs across the bridge and starts rock climbing in a direction he thinks he "Came up from"

Again he states, "This is why we can't have nice things, we can't hold onto anything."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday October 6th, 2023 9:10:03 PM
"Are we followin'?" Elron gets out his rope of climbing, in case the are. He isn't taking chances over depths he can't fathom. "You guys are welcome t' use this too." At least they don't have to haul Bill the camel down with them here. "I wonder how ol' Bill is doin'."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Saturday October 7th, 2023 3:09:00 AM

"I do not feel right about going this way," says Mundhildur. "I hope I am mistaken, but we really should take care of the group that Zeoll slowed down before coming this way. This seems way too foolish with them behind us." She stops, letting the rest go past for a moment.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+1=3 ;
Saturday October 7th, 2023 12:26:38 PM

Zeoll is happy to try the climb. The liontaur makes a prayer for guidance and tries to ascend ...

Climb (untrained) 3

"OW."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Sunday October 8th, 2023 5:00:08 AM

Mundhi does not want her friends injured. "Zeoll, up is the wrong direction." She has a knotted rope. She holds on to one end, at the largest size the local space will allow, and tells the liontaur she will belay him as he descends. "Hang on to the loop on the bottom. If you slip, I'll slow you down."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday October 8th, 2023 6:57:43 PM
Asimov asks, "Do you think I need to wear Irony as armor and fly toward where Daris is leading us or should I wait till we engage in battle again?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Sunday October 8th, 2023 7:11:31 PM

"If we go back and kill the Derro that Zeoll saw, then it will be safer for us to return here and rescue the captives. Or are all of you choosing deafness to reason?" Mundhildur asks pointedly.

She adds, "If you are set on leaving our enemies alive, who will then be able to try to kill any captives we may be trying to rescue... I can help everyone down this slope. Save your Irony armor, Asimov."

If none take the time to rethink their current plan to follow Daris, and all seem intent on moving down the slope, Mundhi, using ropes and levitation, helps everyone safely down. And grinds her teeth all the way.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Sunday October 8th, 2023 11:39:44 PM
"Well, I said helpin' folks escape first sounded best, but I didn't know we'd have t' climb in a pit where th' derro could jus' drop rocks on us comin' back. An' I'm not sure we won't have t' unzombify any other folks we try t' rescue. Got anotha' peaceball, Zeoll?"

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=4 ; 20d6=72 ;
Monday October 9th, 2023 7:20:33 AM
Cyrion comments on the party not having nice things.
Elron gets out his rope of climbing and wonders how deep the thing is.
Mundhildur doesn’t like leaving enemies behind them.
Zeoll is eager to climb.
Mundhildur also has rope and suggests they lower people down.
Asimov offers to fly.
Mundhildur repeats her objections and gets more rope.
Elron explains his reasoning.

However deep this hole is, it’s deeper than the lights or rope go, so at least 80 feet. Zeoll moves across the arch and starts to climb after Daris only to immediately fail by more than 5 (DC 10 wall). Losing his grip he tumbles, bounces off a small ledge, and then hurtles into the darkness out of sight of the party. He takes 72 falling damage.

(the map has been updated)

Daris - 24 non-lethal


Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Monday October 9th, 2023 7:24:17 AM
Daris is just missed by the falling Zeoll. He hurries his climbing to reach the bottom and help his new friend, quickly leaving the lights of the party.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Monday October 9th, 2023 9:13:19 AM

Mundhildur is using her 150' silk ropes. One of the three is knotted, so extends to ~120'. So we're not running. She can tie the ropes together.

And, she can levitate herself and carry others.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Monday October 9th, 2023 11:54:33 AM
150 is also not enough to reach the bottom.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday October 9th, 2023 8:21:32 PM
"Mundhildur, Zeoll just fell an' that didn't sound like a soft landin'. Maybe you should float down as quick as your light allows, so's you can see how he's doin'. An' take who you can."

If he can hitch a ride with Mundhildur, Elron does. With a rope, she might be able to take several. If not, then Elron uses the rope of climbing, going down in increments and letting the ends of the rope find points to tie off to as he goes. (Wall should be DC 0 with the rope.)

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+22=34 ;
Monday October 9th, 2023 8:40:40 PM
As Zeoll falls, his ring of feather falling kicks in, and he lands with a thump, but not an ouchie.

He casts dancing lights and looks around. Perception 34

He sends his dancing lights 100 ft up and wiggles them around to let his friends know he is ok.



Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday October 9th, 2023 9:19:36 PM
Cyrion shakes his head, thinking to himself that he and his friends should have listened to Mund before leaping into a pit. He'll grab and use Mund's rope, and see how far down he can get before he sees the bottom ... then he'll figure out how to make it safely to the bottom

OOC: He doesn't have any way to save himself from a fall except teleporting himself, but he can only go so far

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Monday October 9th, 2023 9:47:15 PM

She has 3 silken ropes of 150 feet each. Drop ~30' from one that has knots every few feet Subtract 2 feet from each of the two points where ropes need to be tied to each other. That gives 416 feet. Still not enough? She also has 4 lengths of 50' silken rope. She has 2 lengths of 50' hempen rope. I think the 5 segments of 50' lengths of twine do not need mention, nor use in this case.

Mundhildur helps ferry people down, one or two at a time, levitating. She has the permanent light torch nicely slotted in a bandolier-type arrangement across her chest. Down, up, down, up, safety first. She hopes Zeoll will make it. She hopes everyone will make it. Why didn't they listen to her? About the third trip down, she tells herself to put away her resentment and get on with it.

By the way, she has some hemp rope harnesses she made earlier for members of the team. She uses those so that her friends are affixed to her via the harness, in case arms or legs get tired.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 4:09:07 AM
Asimov says, "If we stopped and rested I could make up to 7 parachutes and we could all land softly like Zeoll did with his ring of feather fall. Otherwise, I'm the only one that can wear Irony as armor. I don't know if he alone could ferry anyone down there?"

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=14 ;
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 5:45:42 AM
Mundhildur gets out more rope.
Zeoll has a ring of feather falling so the DM doesn’t have to kill him. Yay.
Cyrion shakes his head and thinks they should have listened to Mundhildur.
Asimov comments on if they had rested he could have made feather fall parachutes.

It takes almost half a minute for Zeoll to fall to the bottom (4 rounds). Meanwhile Mundhildur is setting up her ropes, it looks like two of the long ones will be more than enough. Behind her Elron suddenly feels something touch him on the shoulder. The touch is followed by a sudden yank and he’s pulled from the bridge and into the darkness.

We are now in combat. Several actions didn’t have time to finish - Zeoll is 3 rounds from the ground, Mundhildur has just gotten the ropes all tied together to make a 300 foot rope, and Daris is still climbing down slowly.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 2:47:53 PM
OOC: Does Cyrion notice that Elron has been grabbed?

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 4:37:40 PM
Up to you. You were all standing together so maybe you happened to be looking at him and can see it or maybe you turn around and he’s gone. If you want to know what caused it roll perception.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+1=8 ;
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 4:57:45 PM

Zeoll tries to grab onto the wall of the pit to stop his fall.

Climb check 8 if it is within reach.

"Oh wait," says Zeoll in his native liontaur tongue. "Silly me! I am really showing my age today"

If he is within reach of the wall, Zeoll's cloak of Arachnidae lets him spider climb on up. "D'oh!" If I had remembered I had this, I wouldn't've fallen in the first place!"

If he can't reach the side of the pit, Zeoll uses the cloak to cast web across the pit below him, land in the webs, and then spider climb through the webs to the wall and then up.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+18=26 ; d6+2=7 ;
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 9:13:15 PM
You know Elron's not going to take this quietly if he's in a position to make some noise.So assuming he can act. . ..

Elron yelps as he's dragged off, rages, and attacks whatever has him. He might have had a rope in hand, but he doesn't need a weapon.

He attacks AC 24 (roll should have been at +16, he doesn't rage twice) for 7 damage.



Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday October 10th, 2023 9:15:47 PM
Asimov calls for Irony to become armor again and the armored technomancer takes to the air.

Standard Action: Irony wraps Asimov in armor
Move Action: Fly

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+11=28 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 2:18:26 AM

Oh, an important 'by the way' - Since she has done this sort of thing on many previous occasions, Mundhildur would have driven a few spikes in the ground to hold the ropes - and that prior to the attack, as it was assumed she had the anchors already in place and was starting to ferry folks down - and Elron was one of the first, along with another light person or persons. The Twins?

"You were all standing around together." - DM comment. Clarification request. Were we all at or near Z36/Z37/AA36? Or somewhere else? Also, had we been earlier presented with the dimensions of the area we are in, Mundhi easily could have ferried people across to say Q36 and beyond.

Request to all fellow players - please put your PC identifier on the map.

Hearing Elron's squawking, Mundhildur turns to see what he is going on about. [Perception 28 to see what there is to see.] More than one opponent? What size/shape/manner of thing looks to have grabbed the rooster? If she can grab Elron or whatever it is that grabbed him, she will do so. If not, she always has easily grabbable stones in her Jotun bag, and can toss a few of them at any apparent opponent.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d6=3 ; d6=1 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 7:32:04 AM
Zeoll realizes oh yeah he has spider climb. He’s easily within reach of the wall and grabs onto it.
Elron yelps and flails about.
Asimov takes off.
Mundhildur hears the noise and turns around to look. Since the enemy was attacking every round, she only had time to tie the ropes together and insert the spikes, but not start climbing or lowering anyone.

There seems to be some confusion on the map. The dotted line area indicates the archway/bridge above the pit, where most of the party is gathered. The one Daris ran across to reach the climbable wall. I have placed everyone where I think they are based on past posts. Feel free to move yourself.

Elron finds himself falling. After a bit of flailing he finds some sort of strand stuck to his shoulder and attacks it, but his unarmed attacks do no damage to it. Worse, now his hands are stuck to it as well. His fall stops short as he slams into the side wall of the cave and takes 4 falling damage. A strength check or escape artist check will let you free yourself.

Mundhildur turns around fast enough to see Elron leave the range of the light as he falls. She sees some sort of rope or strand, red in color, attached around him. With the brief glimpse she gets all she can tell is it’s some sort of rope or something, perhaps thrown at him from above somewhere and used to pull him to his death. Whomever is responsible is beyond the lights of the party currently, which mostly illuminate the bridge and the area below it.

Daris - 24 non-lethal


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Perception Check: d20+10=21 ; Acrobatics: d20+10=17 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 4:31:09 PM
Cyrion, hearing and watching Elron get grabbed, tries to leap after his friend

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+7=12 ; d20+2=17 ;
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 6:43:50 PM
Before Elron frees himself, he wants to make sure he can do so without dropping himself umpteen feet to the hard rocks below. If he judges he can reach a safe spot -- maybe a ledge that he is able to cling to in the attempt to break free -- then he will try to free himself.

Assuming it's safe, and already raging, he manages a 12 escape artist check (or a 17 strength check if both may be attempted).

Most likely having failed, he prepares to meet the spider.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 8:48:14 PM
Ironic Asimov uses his light emitter to fly over the chasm and look for the missing Elron.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 10:46:07 PM
Zeoll hears the tumult and climbs back out.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+12=23 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+12=31 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=7 ;
Thursday October 12th, 2023 4:42:35 AM
Seeing Elron grabbed by some sort of line? cord? sinew? - she jumps off the bridge to come down near him, having grabbed her +1 spear as she leaped, and brings the cutting edge down with as much delicacy and accuracy as she can muster (AC 23 in this case) in an attempt to sever the line that grabbed hold of her feathered friend. Her levitation slows her. If she sees additional cords (Perception 17) she will slice some more to cut any additional lines she can see, hitting AC 31.

Damage from each cut is 8 hp.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  20d6=64 ; d20=1 ; d20=12 ;
Thursday October 12th, 2023 7:22:08 AM
Cyrion leaps after Elron. A 17 acrobatics lets him jump 15 feet, not enough to catch Elron as he ends up 20 feet away. Unless he has a way to catch himself he falls for 64 damage.
Elron realizes the danger of freeing himself. He sees no ledge or other way to catch himself should he cut the strange strand, at least not within the lights of the party.
Asimov flies out to look around. He spots Elron about 60 feet below the bridge dangling near the wall.
Mundhildur also jumps but does not roll acrobatics. It is 20 feet to reach him and her levitation does not let her move horizontally. In the interest of saving time I rolled for you and got a 5. It is DC 20 to reach Elron with a jump so unless there is something I am unaware of you don’t make it and can’t start cutting the whatever it is suspending him - probably a good thing since there’s a big drop under him.

Whatever has Elron pulls him up 10 feet higher. The party can now see it extending up into the darkness and perhaps find it’s source.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday October 12th, 2023 7:32:49 PM
As Cyrion is falling he's cursing in his head, when he gets about 50' above the ground, he flickers, and does a superhero landing (spent 5 power points to do a dimension slide)

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday October 12th, 2023 8:02:04 PM
Elron doesn't want to become the weak link in a tug-of-war, but he had this rope of climbing in his hands. He figures if the rope ties off to whatever line's hauling him up and ties off to the rocks in the wall, that might stop his ascent. So he tries that. It will take a couple of rounds, the rope's not fast.

=====
Rage 3/17

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday October 12th, 2023 9:00:22 PM
Ironic Asimov flies towards Elron and tries to help him.

(OOC: can I reach him? Would this be a strength check?)

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Thursday October 12th, 2023 10:41:52 PM
I figure Zeoll was 60 ft down. And he has a climb speed 20. So last round he moved 40 ft up. This round he moves 20 ft up, looks around, and sees Elron being pulled up.

Zeoll activates his Web spell from his cloak, aiming it above Elron, and hoping to stop his further upwards progress.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+5=21 ;
Friday October 13th, 2023 5:42:06 AM

Mundhildur knows well how momentum works, and how levitation works. If she stands on the edge of the bridge, allows herself to just begin falling forward so that her body is at an angle off verticle by roughly 45 degrees, knees bent, and she shoves off with a reasonable amount of force in the intended direction of travel, with levitation active, she is not going to stop all forward momentum the moment her feet leave the bridge. Will she gradually be slowed by wind resistance? Sure. But not in the course of 20 to 40 feet by much.

Regardless, under the circumstances, she will begin to ascend, looking for the thread or cord or tentacle. And then slice into it with what I previously rolled. Waiting until Zeoll webs Elron, or Elron has his rope affixed to something, so he does not begin a rapid descent, of course.

The d20+5=21 is just in case you wanted me to again roll acrobatics.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=5 ; d20=4 ;
Friday October 13th, 2023 7:24:28 AM
Cyrion stops his fall by teleporting, fortunate that his darkvision lets him see well enough to judge the distance.
Elron tries to halt it’s ascent (it is rolling vs you CMD as you can grab onto the rock etc. to try to stop it)
Asimov flies over to help. It’s a short, easy flight and just like Elron he can try to make a STR check to break the strand, though he may get stuck himself if he’s not careful.
Zeoll reaches the top and sees what’s going on. He tries to web the strand.
Mundhildur uses physics to get another jump attempt.

The strand gets caught for a moment on the web. It pauses, then shakes about some and tugs trying to get free of whatever is preventing it’s ascent. It manages to break most of the webbing holding it (Beat spell DC with CMB) but does not manage to move Elron up any appreciable distance (failed to beat his CMD)


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday October 13th, 2023 4:03:33 PM
OOC: Elron weighs 35 pounds. His rope will hold 3,000 pounds. He's just trying to engineer a situation where the spider is pulling against the rope and not against his weight -- but one where he's not in between the filament and the rope. I understand the game mechanics might get a bit hinky, but that's why DMs get paid the big bucks.

Elron keeps trying to get the rope to tie off to the strand that's caught on him.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday October 13th, 2023 6:47:36 PM
(I meant to make a longer post then got distracted and forgot to include the rest.)

Elron sees no immediate place to tie off his rope. Even if he could, tying off within reach would mean the enemy would have slack equal to the length of the rope to pull him up before having to make a STR check to burst it. He can try to find a spot anyway and hope it holds (perception to find a good spot) or perhaps one of his flying allies can tie him off somewhere further away, or even hold onto the rope while he tries to free himself so they can catch him.

Cyrion finds himself on the bottom of the cavern in some sort of midden heap. There's bones and refuse here, mostly inedible things like might be left behind near a predator's den. Daris emerges from the darkness. "Are you all right?" he asks.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday October 13th, 2023 9:23:53 PM
Cyrion looks up, then down, then at Daris, "Nice place you got here Daris. I would suggest some decorating changes however."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+2=3 ;
Sunday October 15th, 2023 8:26:41 PM
Ironic Asimov tries to help Elron (Strength 3)

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=8 ;
Monday October 16th, 2023 7:52:07 AM
(Since we only got a few posts I won't advance a round this post)

Daris looks at Cyrion curiously. "This is where I woke. I didn't stay. Tell me, what are you? I've never seen anyone quite like you."

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday October 16th, 2023 3:20:21 PM
Cyrion looks at the man, "I'm sure you haven't seen many of my kind, were kinda rare here. I'm a warforged. I was created by wizards to fight in their wars. I got hit by something and woke up here in these lands. Now, if you woke up here, whatever dropped you in here must have thought you were dead. Do you recognize anyone or anything in the refuse pit?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday October 16th, 2023 7:03:26 PM

Elron is still in a rug of war with something above?

If so, Zeoll spider-climbs up until he can reach Elron, then grabs on.

"Hang on, my frriend!"

The liontaur pulls, anchored tot he wall like a spider.

If that does not work, he considers letting go of the wall and simply adding his own weight to Elron's. That'll stop this kidnapping!

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday October 16th, 2023 7:33:22 PM
"Thank you Zeoll, but be careful of that spiderweb -- it's very sticky." Elron still doesn't want to undergo an uncontrolled release, and would probably rather face the spider than deal with a fall. But it's a comfort that he'll have company while facing it.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=7 ;
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 6:23:34 AM
Cyrion explains what he is.
Zeoll spider climbs to reach Elron and pulls (strength check please)
Elron tells him to be careful of the sticky strand.

Most of the party is now gathered around Elron. Asimov is flying under his own power and Zeoll can spider climb so both can keep up. Mundhildur can levitate up and down to keep up but might get stuck herself unless she can make a good acrobatics check to push off the wall and get back to the bridge. Now seems a good time to break or cut the strand and have Zeoll carry back Elron - Str check to burst it or continued slashing attacks will work. The mystery monster drags him up another 10 feet so that he’s 30 feet from where he started and about 20 above the level of the bridge 20 feet away.

Daris looks fascinated and almost… disappointed? By Cyrions explanation. He looks through the refuse before shaking his head. ”I don’t think any of these bones are humanoid.”


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Perception Check: d20+13=26 ; Sense Motive: d20+10=14 ;
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 5:13:47 PM
Cyrion doesn't like being down here away from his friends, and Daris is giving off a weird vibe ... Cyrion will concentrate for a moment (spending 1 power point), and a soft light begins emanating from his eyes. He wants to look around in the light to see if anything stands out

[My Light - 1 pp; lasts 100 minutes - 40' light, first 20 is bright, next 20 is not so bright]

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+14=32 ; d4+2=3 ;
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 8:19:23 PM
Elron's whappin' stick won't slash the strand, but maybe his beak will.

He hits AC 32 for 3 points of damage.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+3=6 ; d20+10=25 ; d3=2 ;
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 9:39:16 PM
Asimov pulls out his corrosive pistol and tries to disolve some of the sticky strand with acid. vs strand 25 vs touch, 2 acid damage



Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d4=2 ; d4=2 ;
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 10:23:34 PM
Zeoll slashes at the strand. 4 hp slashing.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+12=18 ; d20+12=20 ; d8+6=14 ; d8+6=10 ;
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 3:47:52 AM

When she gets to the wall, she uses it to guide her as she levitates upwards. When close enough to the strand, she works to cut it with the blade of her +1 longspear

AC 18: 14 hp
AC 20: 10 hp

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 7:55:25 AM
Cyrion gets a little creeped out and makes some light.
Elron tries to cut the strand with his beak and mostly manages to get his face stuck to the strand along with his shoulders and his hand. It does seem to work a little.
Asimov tries acid.
Zeoll slashes at it but doesn't roll vs AC so the tough strand resists the attack.
Mundhidlur has far less trouble and manages to cut it with two swings.

Between the acid and various attempts to cut it the party manage to sever the strand. Zeoll, per a previous post, is right there to catch Elron so I won’t make anyone roll to stop his fall. Now everyone just has to get back to firm ground and hopefully out of range of whatever is fishing for a meal.

Cyrion gets a better look around at the area below. It’s a wide canyon with a tiny, tiny stream of water running down it. No doubt there was once an underground river here that has now been blocked or diverted. There seems to be no way to get in the general direction of the Derro camp from down here - the stream of water emerges from a crack in the wall too small for anything to move through. Judging from the party’s lights above he’s about 200 feet below the bridge above.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Sense Motive: d20+10=11 ; Survival: d20+11=28 ; Diplomacy: d20+8=9 ;
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 12:14:32 PM
Cyrion looks around, then turns to face Daris. "I'm beginning to wonder about your tale. We're 200 feet beneath the bridge. If you had been thrown in here or fallen in, then you'd be dead. How did you get down here, or is this some kind of ruse?"

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 36/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 6:21:47 PM
Elron rides spider-walking Zeoll to a safe spot, and thanks him for the rescue. He tries to wrap his head around the situation now -- a spider at some upper level, the bulk of the party in the middle, and Cyrion with their "guide" at the bottom?

"How'd you get way down there?" he calls out to the folks below.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 8:40:51 PM

"Whew. Nice catch, Zeoll. Anyone want to join me below? I've gotta see what's down there," says the giantess. "I can carry one or two. Speak now, or hold your peace for a while," she adds.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 8:42:05 PM
Ironic Asimov flies down under his own steam

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 10:55:07 PM

Zeoll climbs down, happy to carry Elron down.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday October 19th, 2023 7:42:00 AM
Cyrion wonder’s about Daris’s story and has questions.
Elron sees the light below and asks how they got down there.
Mundhildur wants to know what’s at the bottom.
Asimov joins the rest in the bottom.
Zeoll is happy to climb down.

Daris just shrugs at Cyrions questions. ”I don’t know man. That is kind of how memory loss works, you know?” he starts to examine the area more closely much like Cyrion just did.

The rest join and the whole area is explored. The stream exits the same way it enters - through a tiny crack in the wall. There is a tunnel to the south, but exploring down it soon shows that it leads directly away from the Derro and is probably not likely to ever turn back. The same goes for the tunnel above, across the stone arch. At the end of it all Daris can do nothing but shake his head.

”Ok, I give up. There is not a way to the other prisoners here. I am frankly baffled as to how I even got here, and I’m sorry for almost getting you eaten by a cave monster on this wild goose chase.”


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Thursday October 19th, 2023 3:13:44 PM

Mundhildur votes to rest, heal
Lightly disgruntled with what she thought and expressed was not the way to go, yet satisfied enough with the local exploration, Mundhi asks, "With the spells we have used, and need for healing, should we rest up here, recover a bit, before we renew our assault?" If the group agrees, she readies a spot for sleeping. Part of her doing so involves clearing a wide spot of bones and debris, working to make it reasonably clean. She asks about healing up those who need it before they sleep. She can take any watch others don't. "Besides, a few of those spells you told us you used earlier might be good to have on hand again, Zeoll."

If others choose not to, then...
If they decide to press on without rest, she will help ferry people up to the top, retrieve her ropes, and be ready to head back the way they came. "Like as not they are going to prepare some sort of defense - or offense - against us."

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday October 19th, 2023 4:41:09 PM
Cyrion, still with doubts about Daris' story throws his two coppers in, "I'm ok with continuing, but maybe a rest would be good, that way we can replenish our spells and power before moving on with our search for survivors."

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+22=38 ;
Thursday October 19th, 2023 10:59:05 PM
Zeoll searches for secret doors.

And he sniffs around too while he is at it.

Perception 38

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=26 ;
Thursday October 19th, 2023 11:31:30 PM
With everyone safely at the bottom Asimov has Irony stop being power armor and joins Zeoll in looking around.

"A rest would give me a chance to prepare better devices for tomorrow."

Perception: 26

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Friday October 20th, 2023 3:00:11 AM

She has extra wool blankets which she shares. Mundhildur shrinks down to her short size. She has food to share with all who would like some. She recommends not lighting a fire, as it seems to her smoke would travel through tunnels and make it easy for the opponents - or others - to find them.

She asks if someone has a small spell or potion to help restore her loss of hit points (though she does not mention 'hit points').

The woman sleeps, awakens for her watch, sleeps more, and awakens when it is time - or if there is an interruption in the night, such as from an invading spider.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d4=2 ; d20=7 ; d20=8 ; d12=7 ; d10=2 ; d100=20 ; d8=6 ; d6=2 ; d4=4 ; d3=2 ; d20=16 ; d20+50=65 ;
Friday October 20th, 2023 7:01:48 AM
Mundhildur has mixed feelings. She suggests the group rests while they are outside of derro territory.
Cyrion is ok with either but thinks a rest might be good.
Zeoll searches for secret doors and hidden things.
Asimov helps and also votes for rest.
Mundhildur shares supplies with the group.

The party settles down for a rest. Daris suggests they stay below, to better avoid being found by Derro, and on the far side of the canyon, to avoid whatever it was that went fishing for Elron earlier - it might come down to check to see if it’s prey fell and died, and is likely responsible for the midden heap.

Due to how close the party is to various enemies I need a watch order, a description of how you keep watch (IE, if you have no darkvision to you create light to keep watch and where?), and perception checks from everyone overnight.


Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Friday October 20th, 2023 11:04:32 AM

Zeoll realizes that the party is taking a rest, and is a little worried. "Well, if all the lights are out and we arre quiet, maybe we'll be ok?"

"I just hope the captain does not worrry, since we won't be giving ourr usual nightly rreport."

Zeoll takes a watch with Bill.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ;
Friday October 20th, 2023 11:18:44 AM
Oh, and before resting, Zeoll offers Elron a dose of healing. His last CMW of the day cures 20 hp.

[OOC: Looks like Elron is at 36/94? This should bring him to 56 anyway.]

===== ===== =====
What has Zeoll used up so far today?
Spells:
1 - Produce Flame
2 - Bull Str, CMWx4, Tongues
3 - Confusion, Invisibility (x2), Calm Emo, CMW
4 - Leg Lore, Spike Stones, CMW, SNA IV (domain)
ALSO 4 rounds bard perform, 1 Fey Summons, Cloak Web

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday October 20th, 2023 3:12:28 PM
Cyrion needs a long break (from what I can find) in order to recover his power points. He just needs to meditate to get them back. He'll offer to take the middle shift

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 56/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday October 20th, 2023 3:21:29 PM
Elron is worried that they are thinking about taking a rest at the bottom of a pit -- where derro could drop things on them -- and below a spider that might decide to "go fishin'" again. He thinks some sort of shelter is in order, but of course hasn't the means to make one.

He thanks Zeoll for the healing. If they stay here, he uses his ring to blend in with the rock.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Saturday October 21st, 2023 2:57:38 AM
Though wanting to rest, with the reasonable concerns voiced by others, Mundhildur says with a sigh, "Resting here could result in this being the final resting place for some of us. Let us find a more defensible position. There may be more opponents should we pass on the far side of the bridge. But down here - an avalanche, or who knows what... So, let's get us all up, and find a safer place - say, across the bridge, and perhaps explore until we find a better place.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+6=20 ;
Sunday October 22nd, 2023 8:12:15 PM
Asimov rests but Irony stands watch all night (Perception: 20 - Darkvision 60 feet)

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  8d4=20 ; 3d8=17 ; d20=15 ; d20=19 ; d100=27 ; d100=52 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 1:43:03 AM
Zeoll comments on the party not being able to report and hopes the darkness will shield them.
Cyrion is ready for a break and agrees to take middle watch.
Elron is worried about the place they are resting.
Mundhildur agrees with the other’s concerns. She suggests they find a better spot to rest.
Asimov has Irony stay up and the construct is reasonably alert through the night.

It is surprisingly easy to find a safe place to rest. Outside of Derro territory they don’t seem to travel much and there’s a nice, defensible cave nearby that looks like nothing has passed through it recently. Daris volunteers to take the first watch along with whomever else wants to and The Twins will take the last watch.

One person said middle watch and Irony is up all night need perception from anyone else taking watch in case of random encounter. I will assume anyone who doesn’t roll perception sleeps through the night. Daris got a 20 for his watch and the Twins got 19.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Perc Check: d20+13=23 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 1:50:35 AM
Cyrion is fairly certain that anything that tries to eat the party would probably go well with hot garlicky butter

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20+11=18 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 4:06:58 AM

Mundhildur feels better about the spot they chose.

During her watch (let's say 2nd or 4th watch?) her overall perception is 18. Before laying down to sleep, she set up a few tripwires and a few things hanging down from the ceiling with bells on them to account for anything coming into the cave entrance. She keeps her longspears available, and several tossing stones. She will sleep medium-sized (7'5"), and guard in her large size (10'4").

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+22=36 ; d20+2=3 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 7:44:55 PM

Zeoll keeps the second watch with Bill.

Perception checks 36 and 3.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 56/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+20=32 ; d20+23=39 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 7:47:08 PM
Perception = 32, stealth = 39

Elron blends in with the stones in any case, sleeping or on watch.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+6=12 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 10:17:53 PM
Irony -12

One of the features Asimov added was this feature the ability to take watch so of course Asimov would take advantage of the ability and rest while Irony stood vigilant

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99  d20=18 ;
Monday October 23rd, 2023 10:22:59 PM
Mundhi makes sure someone takes first watch with Daris, as she does not really trust that he is in his right mind, and has put them in danger at least once. If no one else will. Then she will take 1st watch with him, as well as either 2nd or 4th watch.

Sense motive with Daris on 1st watch: 18+10=28

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=5 ; d4=3 ; d20=1 ; d4=3 ;
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 8:34:07 AM
Cyrion thinks the party will be fine.
Mundhildur sets up bells and tripwires for any midnight visitors. She doesn’t trust Daris is in his right might.
Zeoll has sharp perception as he watches.
Elron blends with the stone.
Asimov of course takes advantage of Irony’s ability to keep watch.

Daris is a bit creepy during first watch. He seems to admire Mundhildur greatly and does not hide it, giving her a few compliments and staring a lot before they turn in. The rest of the night (or whatever time it is on the surface) passes peaceably until morning. As people get up and start preparing for the day a startling discovery is made. Daris seems to have died in his sleep overnight.


Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 1:58:56 PM

"Well, this is superr weirrd! Anyone with medical knowledge able to tell how he died? And what can we do to make surre he does not rrise as an undead?"



Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 4:41:35 PM
Cyrion wakes up, and discovers Daris is dead. Looking around, and up, he ponders aloud, "Was he really alive in the first place...this place is weird."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=25 ; d20+5=24 ;
Tuesday October 24th, 2023 8:26:00 PM
Perception: 25
Heal: 24

Asimov studies the body and tells the others anything he knows.

He asks for input before making any devices asking if anyone has any specific requests.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4"/10'5"/16'6") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 2:52:21 AM

Mundhildur looks at Daris' corpse with curiosity. She shrugs her shoulders, rolls up her blanket, and puts the rest of her gear away, taking down the trip lines and bells. "What do we do with his body?" she asks. She goes along with whatever the party decides.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 6:36:27 AM

Zeoll is in favor of cremation.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 7:14:05 AM
Zeoll finds this very weird and asks for some professional medical advice
Cyrion wonders if Daris was even ever alive in the first place.
Asimov examines the body.
Mundhildur packs her stuff and asks what they should do with the body.
Zeoll likes cremation.

There are no obvious wounds or potential causes of death upon examination. The best Asimov can find is some strange sore or hole inside of his mouth.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 6:28:39 PM

Mundhildur walks outside the cave and looks around. She sits down and waits for people to decide what to do.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 6:44:14 PM
Zeoll will cast a produce flame spell to do the job of "interrment."

He is alert in case the corpse objects to this treatment.

If it goes well, then it is time to ascend and continue on our way.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 8:22:36 PM
Cyrion will watch as the body catches on fire, "May the spirits of your elders grant you entrance to the afterlife."

Cyrion is ready to move on

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 56/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 9:45:51 PM
Elron isn't able to help with the cremation, but is glad Daris won't be spider food. "Back to the derro?" he asks.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday October 25th, 2023 10:35:06 PM
Before Zeoll lights the body on fire, Asimov has Irony probe the strain sore in the mouth lest it have some sort of parasite or something

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday October 26th, 2023 7:20:01 AM
Mundhildur walks outside the cave and looks around as she waits.
Zeoll produces flame to burn the body.
Cyrion says some words over Daris as he burns.
Elron is glad the body won’t be left to be a meal for spiders.
Asimov gets Irony to poke around in there.

Irony inspects the corpse further before shaking it’s head (It can’t talk right?) indicating it found no parasites. The body is burned and the party moves on.

Now knowing of the predator on the bridge the party is able to cross quickly and avoid being attacked. They find their way back to the signs indicating the start of Derro territory. The enemy is certainly aware of the party’s presence and have likely made preparations. Does the party have any preparations of their own or scouting they wish to do before proceeding?


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Thursday October 26th, 2023 2:23:29 PM

Mundhildur can't think of anything other than, "I can throw rocks."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 56/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday October 26th, 2023 5:10:55 PM
"I wonder how good these things are as trackers. I mean, if they're good, they'll know which way we went an' set up pretty well 'gainst our return. An' if they're not, or if th' caves wind a lot, then they'll have t' divide int' smaller groups t' cover everythin'." From what Elron recalls, there weren't many potential ways to bypass an ambush.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday October 26th, 2023 8:47:53 PM
Asimov says, "I can create a greater cloaking device and make someone invisible even if they attack someone. Actually I could make 3 of them but then I couldn't make anything else of that power level. If I do this I can't make portal guns, detoxify capsules, greater shrapnel grenades, dimensional anchor rayguns, electromagnetic spheres, improved protective shields or laser beam rifles if I make the greater cloaking devices. Thoughts?"



Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Thursday October 26th, 2023 10:55:29 PM

Before the group heads out, Zeoll casts Legend Lore about the place we are in right now. He is hoping to get a sense of what the derro are doing, but he is happy just to learn more.

Then he casts tongues and glibness. He casts Disguise self to make his human half look more derro-like.

"My hope," he explains to his friendsr, "is that with outrageous lying based on whateverr the Legend Lorre rreveals, we'll be able to get an edge, maybe talk ourr way in, maybe charm a derrro, and get some rreal answerrs to what is going on herre."

"So no attacking if therre is a chance of me fast-talking ourr way in!"



Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday October 27th, 2023 3:24:06 AM
Cyrion will concentrate for a moment and then his skin and equipment take on the color and texture of nearby objects, including floors and walls.

Effect: He gains a +10 enhancement bonus on Stealth checks - lasts 100 minutes

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Saturday October 28th, 2023 1:11:30 AM

As others prepare, Mundhildur sits on the floor, and begins to take everything out of her Jotun bag (aka bag of holding), taking inventory.

She dumps everything out. Weapons. Tools (shovels, hammers, picks, crowbars, machetes, iron spikes, grappling hook, an assortment of ten different knives or varying utility, etc.). Ropes and twine, and a few sets of block and tackle. Food (vegetables, fruit, tubers, spices, grains, cheese, salted meats, bread, a few dozen hard boiled eggs, pickled items, coffee, tea). Soap - she nibbles on a corner of the bar, then spits it out. Finds some honey and dips her finger in the jar, eating some. Alchemical items, including a spare everlasting torch, besides the one she usually keeps out while underground. A few healer's kits. A few combs and brushes, a mirror, some short lengths of leather. A blowing horn. Whistles. Multiple waterskins, mostly empty. Several flasks of oil. Jars, vials, flasks. Two kettles and an iron pot. Candles, torches. Several woolen blankets. A large canvas, folded and rolled. Other items. A crushed basket. Other items.

She also empties her efficient quiver to see what is inside. More weapons - including more longspears.

If anyone asks what she is doing, she replies, "Reminding myself of what I have with me."

She looks at herself in the mirror for a moment, makes a few faces, then puts it down, and places the items from the quiver back inside, following up by dumping everything else back in the bag.

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Saturday October 28th, 2023 6:48:31 AM
Derro-Zeoll practices Derro Talk via his Tongues spell:

"La Plume De Ma Tante Est Un Pickaxe Pouvre."

With Tongues, he is able to mitigate his usual accent.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Saturday October 28th, 2023 12:37:35 PM
"Those barbarians!" Elron exclaims upon hearing what Zeoll says.

(OOC: I have healed Elron by a night's rest.)

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d4=4 ;
Sunday October 29th, 2023 10:44:03 PM
Mundhildur can’t think of any preparations beyond throwing rocks.
Elron wonders how good at tracking the enemy is.
Asimov says he can create greater invisibility devices.
Zeoll casts legend lore and talks about negotiations or charms to get answers.
Cyrion camouflages.
Mundhildur goes through her stuff.
Zeoll practices his conversation skills.
Elron reacts to Zeoll’s statement.

Zeoll gets a vision of what is presumably the founding of the colony. Of the Derro discovering the fungus they use to make their strange poison. Of the twisted ideas it spawned in them, the plots to destroy and control others, the mad genius it sparked in them. It is perhaps fortunate they are so paranoid about staying hidden, else they might have done far worse through the years then making this one prisoner colony vanish.


Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday October 29th, 2023 11:15:12 PM
Asimov says, "The device doesn't have to be used offensively. I could create it for scouting. If you guys don't have input then I'll make an assortment of devices I feel are useful. Last chance."

When he hears about Zeoll's vision he says, "So if the Derro are all twisted by this poison is a peaceful outcome even possible or for the good of the land are we going to have to destroy them all? Personally I find genocide a bit extreme."

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday October 30th, 2023 8:02:56 PM
Cyrion shakes his head, "I don't like the idea of killing all of them, but is there a chance we can just trap them down here. We also need to find out if any other prisoners are here."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday October 30th, 2023 10:38:26 PM
Asimov waits for other input (OOC: checking in)

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday October 30th, 2023 10:59:58 PM
Elron has trouble following what Asimov is saying. Making someone invisible sounds straighforward, but guns and electro-mages and whatnot just don't. He suggests invisible thingys and shields.

"What we really need is for Zeoll to make th' mushrooms not so poisonous. Can you do that? An' if'n not, can we seal off th' mushrooms or are they all over?" He doesn't really think they can seal things off so well that some determined tribe can't dig them out again, but maybe they can make it take a long time.



Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday October 30th, 2023 11:43:26 PM

"Well, before we rresorrt to mass death, we can rreturn and rreporrt and let the leaderrs of this nation decide on the best courrse of action."

"Meanwhile, let's trry to talk ourr way thrrough this."

After casting the legend lore and discussing the ramifications, Zeoll ponders a potentially credible back story and then casts Glibness and Tongues.

[OOC: If anyone has ideas on a base story we can use to bluff these derro, please speak up. Right now, my best guess is that I am a derro-taur, sent by the derro god to praise this group for discovering and using this poison. It would help a lot if anyone had any idea what the derro god is called? Or anything about him/her/it?" Do we have samples of this poison yet?]

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+13=19 ; d20+8=25 ;
Monday October 30th, 2023 11:45:09 PM
Know Nature check for an antidote to this poison ... 19

Know Religion about the derro god ... 25

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 90/99 
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 6:57:50 AM

"I'll watch the rear of the party," says the woman. "In case anyone sneaks up on us."

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 7:23:48 AM
Asimov asks about if a peaceful outcome is even possible.
Cyrion is not a fan of mass murder but maybe they can trap them underground after freeing any remaining prisoners.
Elron wonders if they can seal off the mushrooms.
Zeoll suggests they report back and ponders ways to bluff past the Derro.
Mundhildur is ready to play rear guard.

No one in the party can make any guesses about Derro religion. As for the strange glowing stuff they use to make their poisons it’s less of a mushroom and more of a lichen and seems to grow in dark, earthy places with just the right amount of moisture. They could perhaps try to destroy or seal it all away, but that would likely include fighting the Derro to destroy any stored stuff that might be used to replant what gets destroyed. Given that there are many tunnels leading to other areas it’s possible the underground connects up to the mainland at some point, not to mention the great skill at tunneling shown in the attack on the outpost making sealing them in also an unlikely option.

With a vague plan of reporting back and asking for orders at hand the party presumably is ready to head out - I need a marching order and I need to know who, if anyone, is going forth invisibly.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 12:51:45 PM
Cyrion is willing to be up front, his chameleon ability should help him to not be seen immediately

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 12:56:00 PM
Oh, also roll stealth if you’re stealthing

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+23=24 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 4:47:05 PM
Elron stealths along, using his ring to blend in with the background. (Stealth = 24, which is a natural 1 -- likely he keeps talking to the others as he goes). His whappin' stick is in his hands, blending in as well.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 7:37:36 PM
You don't auto fail skill checks on 1 so maybe he'll still stay hidden!

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=18 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+2=20 ;
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 11:10:49 PM
Asimov says, "I made one greater cloaking device after all. I'm not going to use it right now because it will only last a little more than a minute and I don't know how far out we are."

Asimov
Stealth: 8
Perception: 8

Irony
Stealth: 20
Perception: 18

0th: light projector, magic detector, poison detector, corrosive pistol, freeze ray
1st: wrist rockets, door detector, medihaler light x 2, parachute x2, grease ray
2nd: medihaler medium x2 - weird science, flamethrower x 2 - weird science, fire eater capsule
3rd, jetpack, accelerator device, blastbomb, electomagetic charge emitter, medihaler serious
4th: greater cloaking device, medihaler critical, electromagnetic spheres

weird science devices:

double flamethrower - 2x scorching ray
double medihaler medium - 2x cure medium wounds

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday October 31st, 2023 11:24:28 PM

Zeoll walks with Mundhi in the back, Dancing Lights active in addition to the Tongues and the Glibness.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 8:03:53 AM
Cyrion leads from the front with his stealth bonus.
Elron is surprisingly stealthy despite the noise he makes Yay chameleon!
Asimov just makes one greater cloaking device and saves it.
Zeoll sticks to the back.

The party advance slowly up the tunnel. They reach the point where they can see the room full of glowing moss that connects to all the other places in the complex. A small group his huddled there in the light, standing out against the darkness of the various cave entrances. They’re too tall to be Derro, and they don’t look hostile.


Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 1:13:33 PM

Zeoll speaks to them, using his tongues

"Hello! We are here to help you! Please step forward. I am Zeoll, leader of this band, and you are safe with us!"

(no accent using TONGUES!)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84 
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 1:16:18 PM
As Zeoll steps forward, Mundhildur remains at the back.

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 2:39:58 PM
Cyrion, expecting trouble, will slide cautiously into the room

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+19=21 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 9:38:37 PM
Asimov listens for a reply from the taller folks and prepares to turn his polyglot brain to the language they reply in.

Linguistics: 21

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+23=28 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 10:21:38 PM
Oh, and that's a Diplomacy check ... 28

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+13=28 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2023 10:31:16 PM
Elron approaches close enough to intercept anyone who tries to attack Zeoll, but tries to remain unnoticed. (Stealth = 28, doing better)

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20+6=25 ; d20+6=9 ; d6=3 ; d20+11=25 ; d20=16 ; d20+14=25 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d4=1 ; d6=5 ; d3=2 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 7:31:02 AM
Zeoll goes to speak to them.
Mundhildur hangs back.
Cyrionmoves forward cautiously
Asimov listens in.
Elron covers the flank.

As Zeoll starts to talk to them it becomes clearer that these are some of the missing people from the colony. Their clothing is similar to Daris’s and they’re too tall to be Derro. Huddled together in a circle so they’re all facing each other they do not react to the party until Zeoll speaks.

The attempt to communicate provokes immediate, drastic action. They all turn towards him revealing dead looking faces and eyes glowing the soft blue of cytillish. They scream in rage and rush the liontaur, attempting to beat him to death. Fortunately the narrow corridor he didn’t full leave only lets two of them approach him, but he still takes a hit for 8 damage and feels poison running through him - DC 18 fortitude save or be dazed 2 rounds

The scream seems to signal more derro waiting in ambush. With a warcry a Derro woman charges around a corner on her Cytillipede towards the party. Not seeing Elron, the woman in green leather armor and wielding a wicked looking shortsword rides right past him provoking an AoO and hits Cyrion. Her mount also bites down on him. He takes 7 slashing damage, 17 bite damage, and must save vs DC 20 fortitude or take 1d3 dex damage and be dazed this round. It lasts 6 rounds or until he succeeds in making 1 save.

Another Derro appears from behind the party as he casts a spell, causing his invisibility to fade away. His wild hair is woven with feathers and he wears a simple grey tunic covered in pockets full of bloody surgery and torture implements. With a snarl he targets Mundhildur with Hold Person - DC 19 will save or be paralyzed for 7 rounds or until you make the save (which is a full round action each round after the first)


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84  d20+8=26 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=31 ; 3d6+5=18 ; 3d6+5=20 ; 3d6+5=14 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 11:38:40 AM

Shrugging off the spell (Will save 26 vs 19), the tall woman with auburn hair roars back, and slams the male Derro with the wild feathered hair and bloodied grey tunic. She strikes 3 times:
AC 32 - 18 hp damage
AC 23 - 20 hp
AC 31 - 14 hp


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  FORT save: d20+9=14 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 1:44:00 PM
Cyrion is definately caught off guard, although it's because he felt "invisible". The bite has him reeling and dazed ... "UGH. I don't feel too well guys!"

Survival Path - Damage Reduction: 4/ while he maintains focus - unless he dismisses his focus it's always present

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 4:20:50 PM
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1N8uxAi_AgwJpGf26r9WGtAiwyoIFwZJomZ3KIlMorkE/edit

Zeoll (AC22, HP85 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+9=11 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=27 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 10:05:44 PM
Zeoll's save: 11 fails. Dazed round 1 of 3.

Bill cries out and attacks one of the ones that attacked his master. Ac23, 22, and 27 for 4, 4, and 2

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+10=11 ; d20+10=19 ; 4d6=19 ; d20+10=25 ; 4d6=11 ; d20+10=17 ; 4d6=14 ; d20=8 ; 4d6=14 ; d20+10=15 ; 4d6=15 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 11:03:30 PM
Asimov has Irony wrap around him by activating power armor mach I and takes to the air.

He then heroically fires off his double flame thrower at the Derro caster causing 6 rays of flaming energy to come it's way.

11 vs touch - nat 1 - miss
19 vs touch - 19 fire damage
25 vs touch - 11 fire damage
17 vs touch - 14 fire damage
8 vs touch - 14 fire damage if that hits
15 vs touch - 15 fire damage

0th: light projector, magic detector, poison detector, corrosive pistol, freeze ray
1st: wrist rockets, door detector, medihaler light x 2, parachute x2, grease ray
2nd: medihaler medium x2 - weird science, flamethrower x 2 - weird science, fire eater capsule
3rd, jetpack, accelerator device, blastbomb, electomagetic charge emitter, medihaler serious
4th: greater cloaking device, medihaler critical, electromagnetic spheres

weird science devices:

double flamethrower - 2x scorching ray - used
double medihaler medium - 2x cure medium wounds

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+14=30 ; d4=1 ; d6=3 ; d20+16=18 ; d4=1 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 11:12:18 PM
(I have no idea where on the map we are, but I don't think it's either place Elron is shown. I've got a map and a prior map, and both look familiar for previous action.)

Elron takes the AOO -- attacking the derro and hitting AC 30 for 4 damage (1 weapon + 3 electrical).

He then follows the derro attacking Cyrion, rages, and attacks again -- hitting AC 18 for 5 (1+2+2) damage.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday November 2nd, 2023 11:12:46 PM
I guess that should be AC 20 if Elron and Cyrion flank the derro.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=14 ; d20=5 ; d20=3 ; d4=3 ; d20=13 ; d20=18 ; d6=5 ; d3=3 ; d20=1 ; d20=9 ; d20=17 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ;
Friday November 3rd, 2023 9:11:54 AM
The Twins see Zeoll being swarmed and pull out their bow to help them. They take down a zombie minor.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday November 3rd, 2023 9:12:46 AM
Mundhildur resists the spell and smashes into the enemy caster (he was not in melee, can you move and attack three times?)
Cyrion is dazed. (You got +10 to stealth but never rolled it - I checked back a week of posts!)
Zeoll is dazed even worse. Bill attacks the zombie who attacked his master and actually manages to kill it.
Asimov moves back to attack the caster.
Elron presses the attack against the derro rider.

The rider, caught by surprise, whirls her mount and attacks Elron who is able to ward off but 1 attack (4 damage (I did not include your DR)

The sorcerer falls to the ground, possibly dead.

The zombies press forward to continue to attack, ignoring Bill. Though unable to act he is able to defend himself (you get full AC) and ward off one of them, but the other gets another hit in for 10 damage and another dose of poison (DC 18 fort or be dazed an additional 3 rounds.)

Mi1 - dead
Dr - 9 damage
Derro sorcerer - 62 damage (or 96)


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  FORT Save: d20+9=23 ;
Friday November 3rd, 2023 9:43:09 AM
Cyrion tries to fight off the dazed feeling, but still doesn't feel good

OOC: If he gets an additional action, I'll post it later today

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Friday November 3rd, 2023 3:28:03 PM
If you make the poison save you can act

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+9=25 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=20 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ;
Friday November 3rd, 2023 10:39:16 PM

Zeoll takes another 10 hp. Fort Save 25! Zeoll resists this second dose of poison, but is dazed for a second and final round.

Bill attacks the one that just hit Zeoll for ten. The eagle hits ACs 23, 18, and 20 for 4, 5, and 2 damage.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+14=15 ; d20+14=17 ; d4=4 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=20 ; d4=1 ;
Friday November 3rd, 2023 11:15:11 PM
Elron, still raging, attacks what's at hand -- the same derro if it's up, or it's mount if not.

Flurry of blows #1: AC 15 -- natural 1 misses
Flurry of blows #2: AC 17 -- 9 damage (4+3+2)
Spirit wisps: AC 20 -- 1 damage

Rage -- 2 rounds

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  1st Swing: d20+12=13 ; d20+7=13 ; if a 13 hits then damage is: 2d6+5=9 ;
Saturday November 4th, 2023 2:51:23 AM
Cyrion will lash out with Carver at whichever foes are within his reach ... his first swing flies wild, and he hopes his second bit into the centipede thing in front of him (if a 13 hits)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84 
Saturday November 4th, 2023 5:39:03 PM
Friends... I've been sick, flat on my back, unable to do much of anything except to cough and ... I won't go into further detail. Will try to catch up posting by tomorrow. -Kim

Putting the link where we can get it easily:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1N8uxAi_AgwJpGf26r9WGtAiwyoIFwZJomZ3KIlMorkE/edit

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84  d20+15=29 ; d20+15=21 ; 3d6+5=11 ; 3d6+5=12 ; 3d6+5=19 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+9=21 ; 6d6+8=35 ;
Sunday November 5th, 2023 1:55:38 AM

To answer your earlier question, she gets 2, but not 3, slam attacks in that circumstance.

If 82 hp was enough to 'dead' the Derro sorcerer, the giantess (in her 7'4" height) moves on.

If not: To ensure the sorcerer is really dead, she slams him twice more: AC 29 for 11 hp; AC 21 for 12 hp

If he then appears down and out, she moves to where there is more action. If he still seems alive, she slams a 3rd time: AC 20 for 19 hp. If alive, but prone, the AC changes to AC 22.

If zero attacks were necessary [sorcerer already dead with 82], the woman moves up taking a rock in hand, and, arriving at T11, chucks it at the centipede, hitting AC 21 for 35 hp damage.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  5d4+5=21 ;
Sunday November 5th, 2023 8:17:40 PM
Ironic Asimov fires off wrist rockets at the rider assuming the rider is still up and about.

21 force damage

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Monday November 6th, 2023 6:52:22 AM
updating link before I forget again

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=2 ; d20=11 ; d20=20 ; d20=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 7:43:18 AM
The Twins roll better then a 1 on damage this time and take out two miners.

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d6=3 ; d20=5 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 7:49:52 AM
Cyrion recovers and swings wildly but neither attack is able to hit.
Bill tears apart another miner. It doesn’t bleed like it should, instead bleeding more like a long dead corpse would when pecked at by a vulture.
Elron strikes out at the rider. She wards off all of his blows
Mundhildur did not finish off the Derro after all (he had 87 hp)
Asimov shoots the rider in the face.

The last miner continues to ignore the bird to attack the one who spoke to it. Zeoll manages to keep it off him.

The sorcerer, being not dead, got 1 chance to cast before Mundhildur’s turn and tries to defensively cast invisibility. Unfortunately a 2 on concentration won’t do it and she crushes him before he can finish the spell.

The Derro rider says a command and covers her eyes. The Cytillipede reacts instantly, flashing out it’s bright light. Zeoll, Elron, and Cyrion must all make a DC 22 will save or be stunned 1d4 rounds. The Twins, Mundhildur, and Asimov are shielded from the worst of the blast of light but must still make DC 22 will saves or be confused 1d2 rounds (everyone roll separately so I don’t have to worry about rolling a 4 for the half party)

Mi1 - dead
MI2 - dead
MI3 - dead
MI 5 - dead
MI6 - dead
Dr - 31 damage
Derro sorcerer - dead


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84  d20+8=20 ; d2=2 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 8:15:08 AM

The one called Mundhildur is confused for 2 rounds.

Will save 20 vs DC22 - ah, but I forgot one thing. Will send you a note, DM Mitch.

As I think she can still act, Mundhildur casts two more stones. Using the roll from last post of AC 21 for 35 hp vs the centipede, and likely missing the Derro rider with an AC 15 for 31 hp.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday November 6th, 2023 6:20:16 PM

Zeoll awaits the end of his days.

"No wait, I may be old, but I meant DAZE, not days."

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+12=31 ; d20+7=13 ; d6=6 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 6:28:01 PM
Then there is a FLASH!

Will save 31, no problem!

Zeoll is fine, but the last enemy standing soon will be gone!

Produce Flame and a ranged touch vs AC13 ... if it hits, that's 11 hp fire damage.

===== ===== =====
What has Zeoll used up so far today?
Spells:
1 - Produce Flame x2
2 - Bull Str, CMWx4, Tongues
3 - Confusion, Invisibility (x2), Calm Emo, CMW
4 - Leg Lore, Spike Stones, CMW, SNA IV (domain)
ALSO 4 rounds bard perform, 1 Fey Summons, Cloak Web

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+15=27 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=24 ; d4=3 ; d6=3 ; d4=4 ; d6=4 ; d20+9=11 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 7:41:54 PM
(Will = 27, includes superstition bonus)

Elron makes another flurry of blows.
#1: AC 26 for 8 (3+3+2)
#2: AC 24 for 10 (4+4+2)
Spirit wisps: AC 11, miss

Rage -- 3 rounds

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  WILL Save: d20+7=13 ; Stunned: d4=4 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 9:11:06 PM
The bug creates an intense amount of light, leaving Cyrion stunned and weaponless as Carver drops to the floor

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=26 ; d20+10=12 ; d3=2 ;
Monday November 6th, 2023 10:27:07 PM
Asimov heroically saves against the bright light (26 vs DC; used a hero point)

He then flies toward the rider to get within 50 feet of him. He then fires off his corrosive pistol at him.

(12 vs touch AC; 2 damage)

0th: light projector, magic detector, poison detector, corrosive pistol, freeze ray
1st: wrist rockets-x, door detector, medihaler light x 2, parachute x2, grease ray
2nd: medihaler medium x2 - weird science, flamethrower x 2 - weird science, fire eater capsule
3rd, jetpack, accelerator device, blastbomb, electomagetic charge emitter, medihaler serious
4th: greater cloaking device, medihaler critical, electromagnetic spheres

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=2 ; d20=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d20=9 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 6:27:51 AM
Mundhildur avoid the bright light and smash! Much damage.
Zeoll takes out the last of the strange miners.
Elron gets his hands on the slippery rider for two hits.
Cyrion is stunned
Asimov saves and shoots a pistol at the rider who dodges.
The Twins switch to their greatsword and attack the rider. Surprisingly they hit with 2 2s and kill her.

The mount is left all alone but is enraged by the death of it’s master and continues the assault. It rolls just shy of hitting and is warded off.

Mi1 - dead
MI2 - dead
MI3 - dead
Mi4 - dead
MI 5 - dead
MI6 - dead
Cytillipede - 35 damage
Dr - dead
Derro sorcerer - dead


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84  d20+9=27 ; d20+9=15 ; 6d6+8=27 ; 6d6+8=24 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 12:16:00 PM
Two more stones are hurled against the bioluminescent cytillipede.
.
Ac 27 Damage 27
AC 15 Damage 24

Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 10:03:19 PM
Cyrion attempts to regain control of his mind and body, but fails

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  10d6=42 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 10:19:44 PM
Asimov flies to W18 and unloads his electromagnetic charge emitter into the creature.

(OOC: since the lightning bolt travels in a straight line and Asimov is flying it should not effect the twins

Creature takes 42 electricity damage with a DC 18 Reflex save for only half.

0th: light projector, magic detector, poison detector, corrosive pistol, freeze ray
1st: wrist rockets-x, door detector, medihaler light x 2, parachute x2, grease ray
2nd: medihaler medium x2 - weird science - x, flamethrower x 2 - weird science, fire eater capsule
3rd, jetpack, accelerator device, blastbomb, electomagetic charge emitter - x, medihaler serious
4th: greater cloaking device, medihaler critical, electromagnetic spheres


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+7=11 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 10:47:13 PM
Zeoll tosses fire at the last enemy standing.

Touch AC11 for 9 fire damage.


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday November 7th, 2023 10:49:58 PM
Elron drops his rage and averts his eyes, so the splattering caterpillar doesn't get in them. He looks for the next target.

Rage -- 3 rounds used, recovering

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map  d20=12 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 7:32:57 AM
Mundhildur throws more rocks.
Cyrion fails his save
Asimov lightning bolts the bug
Zeoll throws fire
Elron calms down.

The cytillipede mostly avoids the lighting but even the backwash is enough to finish the heavily injured creature. It curls into a circle twitching, then dies.

The sorcerer looks like the leader fellow Zeoll saw while invisible while the mounted warrior is unknown to the group. The miners, upon further examination, were dead before the fight started. They seem to be some sort of reanimated zombie created with the fungus somehow - their bodies seem full of the stuff growing all through their muscles and organs.

Loot -
The rider had:
cytillesh extract (5 doses); Other Gear +1 chain
shirt, +1 repeating light crossbow with 20 bolts, masterwork
short sword
The sorcerer had:
blue whinnis (6 doses), cytillesh extract (4
doses), potions of cure serious wounds (2), scroll of fireball
(CL 7th), scroll of haste; Other Gear +1 aklys, masterwork
injection spear, handy haversack, ring of protection +2, metal key
The zombies had nothing but the rags of their former lives.


Cyrion the Black HP 91/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 3:20:29 PM
Once Cyrion can move around, he picks up Carver and sheathes it. He then wanders over to the pile of loot, poking his finger through the smaller items, "I can't imagine that all this didn't come from the miners or their camp. Knowing that these two were well equipped, I'd say we need to pay attention to what we're being attacked by weapons-wise."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 9:49:21 PM
Asimov says, "Is any of our party hurt? I have some healing capacity to use if anyone needs it."

0th: light projector, magic detector, poison detector, corrosive pistol, freeze ray
1st: wrist rockets-x, door detector, medihaler light x 2, parachute x2, grease ray
2nd: medihaler medium x2 - weird science - x, flamethrower x 2 - weird science, fire eater capsule
3rd, jetpack, accelerator device, blastbomb, electomagetic charge emitter - x, medihaler serious
4th: greater cloaking device, medihaler critical, electromagnetic spheres

healing available:
4d8+11, 3d8+11, 2d8+10 + 2d8+10, 1d8+5, 1d8+5

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 10:36:49 PM

"We've learrned a lot now, my frriends, and I'm thinking we should head above grround, rrecoverr ourr health and magic, and send off a solid rreporrt to the captain of the ship."

The liontaur casts detect magic and scans the area just to be sure. He stays away from the fungus.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday November 8th, 2023 11:16:30 PM
"I could use some healin'," Elron admits. It looks like Zeoll could, too.

"D'you really want t' leave an' report?" he asks Zeoll. Elron doesn't think they'd be able to do anything useful like sealing the derro in -- they seem to have mined into the colony, after all. That leaves fighting them, or giving them a chance to prepare for the next colony. (Elron's betting the mines are too valuable to be abandoned.)

Mitch - The Twins Tunnel Network Map 
Thursday November 9th, 2023 8:00:28 AM
Cyrion makes a confusing statement with a double negative and says they should pay attention to the gear of the enemy.
Asimov has healing.
Zeoll wants to go above ground and report.
Elron could use healing and doesn’t think they could seal the derro underground considering how expert they seem to be a tunneling.

The party has learned their way around fairly well and could go to the surface briefly to report. It looks like there’s maybe 4 or so tunnels they haven’t looked down yet. They seem to have delt with the enemy leadership, but they still haven’t found the fate of the remaining miners and staff of the colony. Only about 6 zombies were present in the battle so either the Derro held some back or the others met some other fate. Not to mention the healer they came all this way to find.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84 
Thursday November 9th, 2023 2:50:17 PM

Mundhildur pulls the ring off the sorcerer. "He doesn't need this anymore," she says. She takes a little water to wash it off, dries it on the lower edge of the green dress, and places it on the left middle finger.

She makes no comment as to what to do next.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Body Adjustment Healing: d12=8 ; d12=3 ; d12=2 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2023 5:29:54 PM
Cyrion steps away from the others, and then goes through a kata, at the end of which his body seems to turn to liquid, and then back to solid

[spent 7 of his power points, so he has 20 left until he rests again] [he regains 13 health, and is still down 17 more]

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday November 9th, 2023 8:33:22 PM
Asimov has Irony no longer be Power Armor and votes that they explore some of the tunnels they haven't before.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday November 9th, 2023 10:58:30 PM
Elron has no serious opposition to sending a report, but would much rather spend his time exploring more tunnels than waiting for Bill to return.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Thursday November 9th, 2023 11:27:12 PM

Zeoll agrees. We'll return to the surface briefly, send Bill off with a report, and then descend again. He does warn his friends that he is just about tapped out, spells-wise.

Mitch - The Twins Non-combat Tunnel Map 
Friday November 10th, 2023 6:07:44 AM
Mundhildur takes the ring and has no comment on where to go next
Cyrion heals himself
Asimov drops his armor and votes to explore some more
Elron doesn’t want to wait for Bill but is willing to report otherwise
Zeoll agrees and sends Bill off to report. He comments on his spell slots (we just rested and you were stunned for most of the fight - did you forget to refresh your spells, or spend them all healing post fight?)

Bill flies off to report. Now that the party is ready to explore some more I need a direction. I updated the map link back to the general tunnel map, directions options are north, south, west, and northwest. I labled the options on the map.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84 
Saturday November 11th, 2023 5:41:28 AM

Mundhildur feels the muscles in her shoulders, arms, thighs. She likes the feeling of strength. She follows along wherever the party decides to go. Things have worked well so far.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d4=3 ;
Saturday November 11th, 2023 9:15:56 AM
"I gotta good feelin' 'bout west," Elron says, although he suspects slaves may also have been kept south. It depends on how close the derro wanted their slaves.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Saturday November 11th, 2023 10:04:53 PM

Outside, Zeoll blinks to see daylight.

[OOC: Sorry, did not realize we rested that long.]

"Huh, I lost track of time underrgrround!"

Back with the party (but without Bill), Zeoll is happy to follow Elron's intuition.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=28 ;
Sunday November 12th, 2023 8:31:57 PM
(Perception: 28)

Asimov is ready to look around with the rest of them to see what he could see.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday November 13th, 2023 5:36:32 AM
Cyrion is good to go with the flow ... while he misses being outdoors, he is kind of enjoying being down here with his friends ... he just doesn't like the caterpillar things

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday November 13th, 2023 8:58:17 PM
Elron, who'd never until here seen a caterpillar that he wouldn't like to taste, agrees with Cyrion.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday November 13th, 2023 10:27:58 PM
Time slows down for Asimov as he looks around (OOC: checking in)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84 
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 12:01:55 AM

Mundhildur picks up stray stones found along the way for future usage. This rock-throwing seems a good habit to get into.

Mitch - The Twins Non-combat Tunnel Map 
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 9:05:54 AM
Mundhildur is willing to follow along.
Elron likes west.
Zeoll blinks in the sunlight and sends off his report before following Elron.
Asimov keeps a sharp eye out.
Cyrion is not a fan of the centipede things, though he calls the caterpillars.
Elron agrees.

The group heads down the westernmost passage. After about 30 feet they find a heavy iron grate blocking an opening into a large cavern lit by patches of glowing blue fungus. Several shallow craters near the center of the cavern appear to contain clusters of luminescent pale blue pods. Suddenly the head of one of the caterpillar things lowers from the roof and it hisses at the viciously before retreating.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84 
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 7:25:37 PM

From toward the back of the group, the woman asks, "Shall I open the grate?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84 
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 8:45:17 PM

She takes 20 for a total of DC25 to open the grate... if the people in the party want her to do so, and if it appears to be designed to be liftable, like a portcullis. If it looks simply like a full grate, embedded in the walls and not designed to be lifted, then she will not bother.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20=6 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 10:25:08 PM
Zeoll is not strong, but the old taur lends a hand ...

Str check 6 is no help! Alas.

"Oh, my lumbago!" the liontaur groans.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=20 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+23=35 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2023 11:30:03 PM
Asimov inspects the gate for traps (Perception: 20 or 25 vs mechanical)

If he finds any he disables (24 or 29 vs mechanical) otherwise he picks the lock(35)

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 8:40:54 AM
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Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d4=1 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 8:44:49 AM
Mundhildur moves forward to pull open the heavy gate.
Zeoll is willing to help but is ineffective
Asimov Moves forward to pick the lock, should there be one.

Mundhildur pulls on the gate but it turns out to be locked. A lock Asimov deals with quickly. In a few moments the gate is open. The cytillipede that hissed at the party immediately attacks, dropping from the ceiling and flashing the entire party with it’s lights - DC 22 will for everyone, on failure you are stunned 1d4 rounds.


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+11=17 ; d4=4 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 10:34:55 AM
(will save = 17)

Elron looks at the pretty light show.

Stunned 1/4

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+14=30 ; 3d6=7 ; 3d6=14 ; 3d6=11 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 8:42:29 PM
Will: 30 - Asimov used hero point for +8
Irony - Immune Stun condition

Asimov has Irony become power armor mach 1 again and then sends 3 electromagnetic spheres at the creature.

ball 1 DC 19 reflex save or take 7 damage; 3 on success save
ball 2 DC 19 reflex save or take 14 damage; 7 on success save
ball 3 DC 19 reflex save or take 11 damage; 5 on success save

(OOC:
You create two globes of lightning that fly in whichever direction you indicate. For every 4 caster levels above 7th, you create an additional globe of lightning (3 globes at 11th, 4 globes at 15th, to the maximum of 5 globes at 19th). These globes fly at a rate of 20 feet per round and have perfect maneuverability. Wind does not affect a flying sphere's course.

If a globe enters a space with a creature, it stops moving for the round and deals 3d6 points of electricity damage to that creature, though a successful Reflex save negates the damage. Creatures wearing metal armor take a –4 penalty on this saving throw.

Each globe moves as long as you actively direct it (it's a move action for you to direct all the spheres created by a single casting of this spell); otherwise they stay at rest. These globes have no mass and cannot push aside unwilling creatures or move solid objects. A ball lightning globe winks out if it exceeds the spell's range.
)

0th: light projector, magic detector, poison detector, corrosive pistol, freeze ray
1st: wrist rockets-x, door detector, medihaler light x 2, parachute x2, grease ray
2nd: medihaler medium x2 - weird science - x, flamethrower x 2 - weird science, fire eater capsule
3rd, jetpack, accelerator device, blastbomb, electomagetic charge emitter - x, medihaler serious
4th: greater cloaking device, medihaler critical, electromagnetic spheres - x

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  WILL Save: d20+5=9 ; Length of stun: d4=3
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 8:52:23 PM
Cyrion looks right into the light as the cytillipede attacks the party ... and once again is loopy for a bit

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+12=16 ; d4=1 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2023 9:41:07 PM

Will save 16 -- Zeoll is just a-looking! Stunned one round -- this one!

Jerry  d4=4 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2023 9:29:42 AM
....testing.....

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 21 Touch 15 FF19 HP 84/84  d20=8 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=20 ; 6d6+8=26 ; 6d6+8=34 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2023 5:49:23 PM

Mundhildur is unaffected by the flash. She hurls two stones against the light show critter hitting AC 21 for 26 hp and AC 20 for 34 hp. She steps from Y8 to X7.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday November 16th, 2023 11:51:36 PM
Time slows down for Asimov as he waits to see the results of the orbs
(OOC: checking in)

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d20=13 ; d4=3 ;
Friday November 17th, 2023 6:45:04 AM
Stunned.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d20=11 ; d20=20 ; d20=15 ; d20=5 ;
Friday November 17th, 2023 6:48:47 AM
Elron, Cyrion, Zeoll, and the Twins are stunned.
Asimov is able to blast the creature with lightning.
Mundhildur hits it with a rock.

The cytillipede jumps at Mundhildur with a viscous bite fighting like only a cornered animal can but the giant manages to ward it off.

Cytillipede - 41 damage.



Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday November 17th, 2023 6:58:12 AM
Cyrion is cursing under his breath at his inability to do anything

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday November 17th, 2023 9:29:34 AM
Elron looks at the pretty light show.

Stunned 2/4

OK, so the light show is over, but Elron can still see it. . .

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Friday November 17th, 2023 11:48:20 AM

Zeoll quickly comes out of his fugue and sees the threatening vermin.

He declaims, "I pledge to you that we will root out the vermin that live like vermin within the confines of this dungeon!"

Zeoll reads a scroll of Haste to buff all his friends. Maybe that will cut the stun duration in half?

The usual Haste bennies apply: When making a full attack action, you make one extra attack. You gain a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. All move rates are up by 30 feet,

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84  d20+16=25 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=34 ; 3d6+6=14 ; 3d6+6=11 ; 3d6+6=17 ;
Friday November 17th, 2023 11:56:43 PM

The Jotunar, now hasted, steps from X7 to W7, and slams 4 times into the bioluminescent centipede. She hits:
AC 25 - 14 hp
AC 28 - 11 hp
AC 17 - nat 1
AC 34 - 17 hp
Total: 42 damage

I believe that puts her in a flanking position as regards Asimov (I did not, however, add to attack rolls due to flanking - don't think it matters atm).

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  3d6=14 ; 3d6=12 ; 3d6=12 ;
Sunday November 19th, 2023 11:32:53 PM
Asimov sends the balls of lightning back at the creature with a move action

ball 1 DC 19 reflex save or take 14 damage; 7 on success save
ball 2 DC 19 reflex save or take 12 damage; 6 on success save
ball 3 DC 19 reflex save or take 12 damage; 6 on success save

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84  d20+19=22 ;
Monday November 20th, 2023 11:58:22 AM

Is the cytillipede adequately deaded?

If so, Mundhildur looks behind her, above and to the sides to see what she can see, hear what she can hear. Blindsight 60'. If not, she will continue fighting... will post again for combat if that is necessary.

Perception: 22

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday November 20th, 2023 6:51:01 PM

Zeoll hopes it is dead, but also does not want to have wasted his Haste. Well, either way is fine by the old taur.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Monday November 20th, 2023 8:22:49 PM

Has Zeoll's haste helped anyone shake off their light-induced stupor early?

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday November 20th, 2023 10:09:57 PM
Asimov waits to see what happened (OOC: checking in)

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday November 20th, 2023 10:20:06 PM
This is Cyrion's last round of being stunned

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84  d20+16=31 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=24 ; 6d6+6=29 ; 6d6+6=23 ; 6d6+6=25 ; 6d6+6=34 ;
Monday November 20th, 2023 11:50:00 PM

Just in case it's not yet dead, Mundhildur's slam rolls:
AC 31+2(flanking)=33 29 hp; AC 18+2=20 23 hp; AC 31+2=33 25 hp; AC 24+2=26 34 hp.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 8:06:17 AM
The party quickly finishes the cytillipede. It cries out desperately as it dies, still scrabbling to defend the little cave until it’s final breath.

The cave behind the gate is relatively small and almost looks like a stable. There’s posts with things to tie down the centipede, little stalls, and various foods, especially stocks of the fungus. Strange, glowing eggs, tiny in comparison to the grown creatures, are gathered together in some sort of small incubation hole, only a food or so deep in the stone.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 10:44:06 AM

"It is a mother," Mundhildur states flatly. She leaves the cave, waiting to see what the rest of the group wants to do.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 5:35:59 PM
Elron comes around after a few moments. It seems his guess as to where to find the prisoners wasn't right. That means his second choice may be suspect, too. He'll follow the lead of one of the thinker people.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 5:35:59 PM
Elron comes around after a few moments. It seems his guess as to where to find the prisoners wasn't right. That means his second choice may be suspect, too. He'll follow the lead of one of the thinker people.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=24 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 8:25:17 PM
Asimov has Irony turn back into his normal self.

He takes a look at his surroundings (Perception: 24)

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+13=15 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2023 10:52:01 PM
Zeoll looks at those eggs, trying to learn and deduce all he can.

Know Nature 15

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 8:13:18 AM
Mundhildur states flatley that it’s a mother.
Elron wonders about his guesses.
Asimov takes a closer look around.
Zeoll examines the eggs.

The eggs are remarkably similar to regular bug eggs, just much larger. Asimov finds a lot of stuff down here seemingly designed to tend to them, and it is likely they can only thrive here, under specific conditions and with the poisonous Cyttillish being infused into them. Likely they were once regular animals, but like the noble races turned wolves into dogs over centuries the Derro have made these insects into mounts and companions over the years, and with the death of all the caretakers and the parent bugs there is likely no hope for the eggs - they would not survive surface conditions.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 4:30:56 PM
Once Cyrion is in his right mind, he examines the cytillipede, looking for something to take as a trophy/proof of what they have been encountering

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 5:20:15 PM
"So you're sayin' that without special care, these eggs is suitable for snackin' on?" Elron doesn't want to eat poisonous eggs, "but regular bugs is good eatin'."

There's still the problem of which way to go, and Elron thinks his next guess -- although face, that guess is suspect now -- was south. The furthest from where they are, and certainly not so high on the list as to be worth extra walking.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 8:39:39 PM
Asimov says "If the Derro didn't want their pets to be wiped out they shouldn't have gone picking a fight with the surface penal colony and ultimately us."

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 10:54:01 PM

Zeoll is more than willing to follow Elron's lead. "Let's go, friends!"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 11:27:05 PM
Mundhildur goes with the rest of the party.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 11:47:37 AM
Cyrion wants a trophy.
Elron wonders if the eggs are suitable to snacking on. His second guess was south.
Asimov is dismissive of the cytillipedes fate.
Zeoll and Mundhildur follow Elron’s lead.

The eggs are suffused with the poisonous fungus and will be very very poisonous to eat. The head of the cytillipedes is very distinctive and glowy. It would make a great trophy.

The party heads down the south tunnel. It’s surprisingly short, and ends in an empty cell. There are scratch marks on the walls and bars and scraps of fabric like what those zombified minors had on. This is likely where they were held before being brought out for the fight. A quick search finds no clues or things of value.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 2:07:13 PM
Cyrion looks into the cell and then asks a serious question, "How many people are lost, and how many have we encountered as zombies?"

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 6:09:25 PM
"We've lost a colony -- pris'ner miners, guards, supervisin' types, people like cooks needed t' keep things goin'. . . Don't know how many, but more'n we've seen. By far." (He has no clue how many, but pictures an extensive operation.) Elron suggests heading for the next closest corridor to be explored.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday November 23rd, 2023 11:12:36 PM
Asimov asks "Have we been everywhere we could or are there perhaps more chambers somewhere else in this ratsnest the Derros inhabited we might have missed where the rest of the number could have been kept?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Friday November 24th, 2023 12:13:44 AM

Zeoll takes mental notes for the next report back to the ship.

"Okay, well, which way next?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Friday November 24th, 2023 12:54:16 AM

All Mundhildur says is, "More chambers." She accompanies the party.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Friday November 24th, 2023 10:35:41 AM
Cyrion wonders about how many people are lost.
Elron tries to figure it out.
Asimov wonders where else they can go.
Zeoll asks where to next
Mundhildur states there’s more toe explore.

The party has explored west and south. They have east, northwest, and north left to check out. North is where Zeoll found the Derro gathering. The party has accounted for about 8 people - six zombies, Darris the guard, and the cook they found when they first arrived. There were a few dozen people at the colony and the healer they came for had a small party as well.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Friday November 24th, 2023 3:11:15 PM

"That way," Mundhildur says, pointing, then heading eastward.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday November 24th, 2023 9:00:17 PM
Cryion shakes his head at the amount of people taken, saddened that he and his friends have been unable to save any yet.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Friday November 24th, 2023 11:26:30 PM
Asimov says, "Eastward we go then. When we get closer to the next room anyone want a cloaking device that will make them invisible for a little over a minute while allowing them to attack and stay invisible till things wear off?"

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+24=42 ;
Saturday November 25th, 2023 12:36:33 AM

Zeoll never says no to invisibility!

He'll creep up with the rest, trying to be stealthy.
Stealth 42!



Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=22 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+2=14 ;
Sunday November 26th, 2023 8:38:46 PM
Asimov - Perception - 22
Asimov - Stealth - 23
Irony - Perception - 22
Irony - Stealth - 14

When Asimov gets closer to where he thinks there might be something he uses the greater cloaking device on Zeoll.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday November 27th, 2023 8:27:12 AM
Mundhildur picks a direction this time.
Cyrion is saddened that they haven’t saved any colonists yet.
Asimov repeats his offer of invisibility.
Zeoll takes the offer and moves ahead to scout.

Zeoll again goes to scout and this time there’s dim lighting provided by fungus so he can see. He enters an expansive cavern is dimly lit by patches of glowing fungus here and there along the walls, floor, and ceiling. It appears to serve as some sort of laboratory sized for a small person. Contraptions of tubes, wires, glass bottles, and beakers—all of which bubble and steam with glowing chemicals and fluids—top low slab tables arrayed about the cavern. Three large cylindrical tanks contain glowing blue liquid, the northernmost of which holds a humanoid body
that periodically twitches as electrical currents flash through the tank.

Bedraggled men and women in miners’ work clothes huddle together miserably within an iron cage held twenty-five feet above the ground by a thick iron chain attached to a pulley in the ceiling. From the pulley, the chain runs back down to a lifting-and-lowering mechanism bolted to the ground.


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+9=25 ; d20+24=34 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 12:08:40 PM

Zeoll quickly tries to figure out just what is going on here.
Know Arcana 25

Then the liontaur stealthily returns to report, then asks that we all head in to rescue these prisoners.

Stealth 34

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday November 27th, 2023 3:13:05 PM
Cyrion is all for saving them, however, "is there a way to make sure there aren't any invisible caterpillars/Derro waiting for us?"

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday November 27th, 2023 7:56:57 PM
Seeing Zeoll accept the invisibility, Elron makes sure he is blending in with the background.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+23=42 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 8:02:03 PM
Scratch that -- day late.

"What's say I go lower that cage and the rest of you can pounce on whatever comes to stop me?" Elron's ready to go, waiting only to make sure the others understand the "pounce" part of the plan.

Now he makes sure he blends in with the background. . . (stealth = 42)

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=19 ;
Monday November 27th, 2023 8:46:50 PM
Perception: 19

Asimov takes a look around for hidden Derro or their pets

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 5:25:21 AM

"So, I only throw rocks at people outside the cage?" Mundhildur asks.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 8:27:04 AM
Zeoll tries to figure out what’s going on in the room.
Cyrion wants to check for an ambush.
Elron suggests he lowers the cage while the others watch for danger.
Asimov looks around for hidden dangers.
Mundhildur clarifies what she should do.

Clarification: There are 4 derro lab workers in the room examining various concoctions and muttering among themselves. They do not notice Zeoll or Elron.

Zeoll’s pretty sure this is an advanced alchemy lab. They seem to be testing various mixes of chemicals and plants with the fungus to use on people like the poor bloke in the jar. This is probably where those undead miners they fought earlier were made.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Stealth check once power is up: d20+23=34 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 6:03:19 PM
Cyrion takes a moment to use one of his powers ... he and his gear begin to look like the wall he is next to

OOC: Chameleon - grants him a +10 enhancement to Stealth checks - lasts 100 minutes

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 8:31:51 PM
Asimov readies his blastbomb for if things go sideways and the Derro are grouped together but his allies are out of the picture.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+23=26 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 8:51:49 PM
Elron continues stealthing over to the mechanism. If the gets there this round, he looks to see how it works.

Stealth = 26

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+24=28 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+9=29 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 9:40:51 PM

Zeoll sneaks invisibly over with Elron. He tries to figure out the mechanism too, especially how to free the prisoner.

Stealth 28
Know Engineering 13
Know Arcana 29 (nat 20)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Tuesday November 28th, 2023 10:47:15 PM

Mundhildur moves up quietly to be perhaps 20 feet from the entrance - so long as it is out of line of sight of the chamber, just ready for when it seems time to enter.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 7:59:09 AM
Cyrion goes extra stealth.
Asimov readies some bombs.
Elron looks over the mechanism.
Zeoll also looks it over.
Mundhildur stays out of sight so she won’t alert the enemy.

The derro are absorbed in their work and don’t notice the stealthy party sneaking into the room. The cage is suspended by a simple pulley, easily lowered, and locked with an intricate padlock. One of the derro has the key. You could probably steal it from him without difficulty, but there is no chance they won’t notice the lowering of the cage - it looks like it’ll make a good amount of noise.

The man in the jar looks unconscious or dead. Freeing him also seems simple - there’s a big button that says “release” on it.

I have updated the map link in the header to show this new room and combat map


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+24=33 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 10:22:16 AM

Zeoll sneaks all the way back and around the corner. He returns the favor and casts Invisibility on Asimov, whispering that there is a lock to pick, and Asimov has to go sneak up to the cage. He then gives the invisible Asimov his rope so that he can see where Asimov is and target him with a spell. He also gasts Guidance on Asimov to help with the lock.

Then Zeoll moves forward so that he is as far from the derro as possible but still has line of sight to the jar and the cage. P-Q-14-15 looks about right. He can be up to 75 feet from the jar and still be in range.

Stealth 33

He gives Asimov time to get into position, watching the rope.

As quietly as possible, the taur casts Sculpt Sound. He targets the jar, the cage (plus pulley, chains, etc), the lock,, Asimov, Elron if he is near the cage, and then any prisoners he can see, up to 11 people and creatures with the one spell.

Zeoll sculpts the sounds that all these objects and creatures make when they move (not when they speak) into the sound of feathers falling onto a marble floor.

He hopes Asmov has luck with the lock.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Stealth: d20+23=38 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 11:29:25 AM
Cyrion tries to stealthily move down the hall, to see what happens and to jump into combat

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 7:42:40 PM
What's that lever thingy?, Elron wonders.

After looking over the mechanism and deciding it's easy to use, Elron uses it. If he can watch the four derro coming when they notice what he's doing, he faces the direction to do so.

(Elron needs to be placed where the mechanism is. Is it the lever thingy?)

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+26=34 ; d20+23=38 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2023 11:34:50 PM
Asimov stealths over to the lock and attempts to pick it.

Stealth: 34 - invisible
Disable Device (mechanical) : 38

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84  d20+18=37 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2023 2:21:11 AM

Moving with surprising stealth (37), the braided warrior steps carefully down the tunnel, squeezing past Zeoll, ready to start tossing rocks at derros or other tempting targets.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d20=8 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2023 7:58:00 AM
Zeoll tries to silence everything that might be an issue so they can sneak out the prisoners.
Cyrion gets in position.
Elron pulls the lever.
Asimov picks the lock.
Mundhildur moves forward into the room.

The plan works like a charm, at least as far as freeing the prisoners. The cage is lowered and opened before the Derro notice anything. The prisoners are surprised but hope dawns on their faces as they look around and see the adventurers in the room.

Sadly a giant cage with injured and sick people trying to quietly leave it is just too visible to go unnoticed long no matter how silent the spell makes things. A derro turns to say something to his college, sees one of the prisoners out of the corner of his eye, and whips his head around staring in shock and reaching for a weapon.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84  d20+9=26 ; d20+9=16 ; 6d6+8=38 ; 6d6+8=27 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2023 2:40:58 PM

If the Derro who is moving for a weapon is at L26, Mundhildur throws two rocks at that Derro. If it is the one at O28, that one gets stoned. If neither is the one moving for a weapon, well, then she'll stick with L26. After casting the stones, she moves from P18 to O20.

Attack AC 26 damage 38
Attack AC 16 damage 27

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  10d6=36 ; d20+26=27 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2023 11:50:58 PM
If Asimov can throw his firebomb (30 foot radius) and have it detonate completely on the Derro without effecting his partymates or the prisoners that is what he will do. Otherwise he stealths back over to Irony and asks the minion to become power armor once again.

36 fire damage to Derro DC 18 for half

if stealth roll is needed 27

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday December 1st, 2023 12:46:56 AM
Cyrion holds his attacks until he can see the results of Asimov and Mund's attacks

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Friday December 1st, 2023 11:02:39 AM

[Note: Map measurements indicate that anywhere a 30' radius bomb is thrown in the room will cover at least half of the cage. So for Asimov it's power armor time, looks like.]

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Friday December 1st, 2023 11:41:17 AM
Zeoll starts singing to give his friends a +2 on attacks and damage. Granted, that kind of gives his position away, but as he remains invisible, he still gains a 50% miss chance and should be immune to spells requiring line of sight.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+14=34 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=18 ; 2d4+2=6 ; 2d6=8 ; d4=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+9=16 ; d4=3 ;
Saturday December 2nd, 2023 1:54:18 PM
Elron steps up 5', rages, and attacks the derro at T26 -- hoping that he can do so with surprise if the derro's attention is on the cage.

Flurry of blows:
AC 34 (confirmed critical) -- 14 (6 weapon, 8 electrical) damage
AC 18 -- 8 (4+2 = 6 weapon, 2 electrical) damage

Sprirt Wisp attack:
AC 16 -- 3 damage (negative energy)

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday December 4th, 2023 12:12:12 AM
(OOC: Checking in)

Asimov waits to see what happens.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday December 4th, 2023 1:13:35 PM
(I have a cold so missed a 5th post over the weekend and will probably skip till I feel better. I'll send an e-mail when the next post goes up)


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday December 4th, 2023 5:21:53 PM
Feel better, my friend!

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday December 4th, 2023 8:43:10 PM
Agree. Cold's aren't fun.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Monday December 4th, 2023 11:00:25 PM

[Yes, Mitch - take it easy! -Kim]

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday December 4th, 2023 11:53:44 PM
Get well soon - OOC

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 2:55:20 AM
Take care of yourself, we'll be here, blowing stuff up and drinking moonshine ... right guys? guys?

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Thursday December 7th, 2023 9:55:35 PM
Checking in. Hope to see you back in the saddle when you are ready, Mitch.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Friday December 8th, 2023 8:21:38 AM
Mundhildur squishes two of the lab workers with two rocks.
Asimov fries the other two with a fireball.
Cyrion stops himself from rushing forwards as the Derro fall.
Zeoll sings.
Elron moves forward to attack.

All the derro die within seconds. The prisoners just stare at the swiftly eliminated derro in pure shock. They look more then a little intimidated as they look at the party, fear and hope waring in their eyes.


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday December 8th, 2023 9:41:16 AM
Elron takes a quick breather before heading to the cage door. He's about to open the door when he realizes he doesn't know the mental state of these folks. "Can anyone tell me if these folks is whammied?" He asks his friends.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday December 8th, 2023 11:14:18 AM
Cyrion shakes his head, "I don't, but if they talk then they're better off than the rest we've encountered."

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+29=49 ;
Friday December 8th, 2023 10:39:36 PM

Zeoll listens to Elron and then talks with the former prisoners. How are they, can they walk, what happened, etc. With the conversation, Zeoll tries to determine if they are under any kind of mental control.

Sense Motive 49 nat 20!

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Saturday December 9th, 2023 8:48:44 AM

Mundhildur picks up the bloodied rocks and puts them back in her bag. She leaves the talking to others.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday December 10th, 2023 7:40:55 PM
Asimov hangs back to watch the exchange between his party and the prisoners.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday December 11th, 2023 8:15:53 AM
Elron wonders about the prisoners being under control
Cyrion points out the last set didn’t talk.
Zeoll talks to them.
Mundhildur puts her stuff away.
Asimov watches.

The prisoners were freed before the fight started and trying to sneak out with the party. As the fight begins they freeze up, but the few seconds it takes to win leaves them blinking in shock and, in some cases, crying, in relief. They’re a motley crew of humanoids in both guard and prisoner outfits all looking underfed and weak from the strange poisons of the enemy. Many can’t remember the details of the attack due to the poison, but a few resisted it enough or just got a lesser dosage and tell how the Derro dug up through the garden as everyone was going to bed. Their leader uses his spells to paralyze or control guards while the minions hit people with their poison so they forgot what they were doing mid combat. Once everyone was controlled, paralyzed, or unconscious they dragged them all here in this big cage through the tunnels. Presumably a group stayed behind and cleaned up all evidence of the attack.

None of them seem under any mental compulsions.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Monday December 11th, 2023 12:08:54 PM

Mundhildur just looks and listens. She does not offer any help, nor does she seem to show any care. She looks over the cage a bit.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Heal: d20+13=29 ;
Monday December 11th, 2023 6:43:10 PM
Cyrion wants to see if he can identify any of the components the Derro were using, kind of looking at what may counteract the poisons used to cause memory loss

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday December 11th, 2023 6:45:42 PM

Zeoll cares for the prisoners, and urges the party to head for the surface asap.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday December 11th, 2023 8:50:26 PM
Asimov tries to ascertain if any of the people freed are the brother of the person who first told of the plight of the penal colony.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday December 11th, 2023 10:29:58 PM
Elron asks if everyone is able to move out and back to the colony. But he keeps an eye on them. Some of these folks were guards and others prisoners, and he doesn't want fighting in the group. Getting everyone back safely might not be easy (or so he says).

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 8:18:52 AM
Mundhildur watches.
Cyrion looks over the alchemy lab. Cytillish seems to be the main component, the glowing fungus, but there’s a standard set of other things you might find in an alchemy lab.
Zeoll cares for the prisoners.
Asimov tries to figure out if any of the prisoners are ones they were specifically asked to rescue.
Elron worries about guards and prisoners fighting.

None of the prisoners are either the healer they originally came here for nor the guard captain, whom is the brother the party was asked to find. The terrible experiences they’ve suffered seems to have drained any bad feelings between guards and prisoners from them - they lean on each other and lend helping hands across the guard/prisoner divide, all stumbling forward towards freedom and the sun. There’s a great sigh of relief as they see the day and soon many of them are on the ground sleeping the sleep of the truly emotionally and physically drained.

One of the prisoners indicates the northwest cave, saying that everyone was kept there until being dragged to this cage to be prepped for experiments.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 12:54:01 PM
Cyrion will call over Asimov, "Is there anyway we could use the Cytillish to create antidotes so these people could regain their lost memories, or in case of future attacks?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 1:45:25 PM

"Just feed it to them until they have no more problems," Mundhi suggests to Cyrion. She says this with a straight face.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 9:38:30 PM

"Wherre is this norrthwest cave? Have we been therre? If therre is a chance that other prrisonerrs rremain to be found, let us look for them beforre we leave!"

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 10:14:54 PM
Elron asks, "How many of you were there in th' colony?" and counts the number left.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 12:11:44 AM
Asimov asks, "So what do we do with the freed prisoners while we storm the NW cave?"

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 6:47:18 AM
Cyrion wants to know if they can make an antidote.
Mundhildur suggests they feed them more of it until they have no more problems
Zeoll asks about what caves they have and have not explored.
Elron gets a headcount.
Asimov wonders what to do with the survivors/freed prisoners while they search the cave.

The Twins volunteer to guard the rescued prisoners while the rest of the party explores. Standard care vs poison, such as remove poison or heal checks, can help the survivors, though some lost memories can only be recovered with powerful magic the party doesn’t have.

The party has explored every cave but the north and northwest ones.

Heading back into the cave the party finds a 40 foot tunnel that leads towards a larger cave in the northwest. I’ll give the party a chance to decide approach before describing them enting the cave at the end.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 7:45:23 PM

"So, one of you twins can't come with us?" Mundhildur asks.

Whatever the response, she shrugs her shoulders, and heads out for the next destination when the rest of the group does.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 9:50:54 PM

Zeoll casts longstrider on himself for some extra speed.

As the party heads toward the cave, he also reads a scroll of Good Hope. Everybody gets a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls for the next 11 minutes!

===== ===== =====
What has Zeoll used up so far today?
Spells:
1 - Produce Flame x2, Longstrider (3 of 7+1)
2 - Bull Str, CMWx4, Tongues (6 of 6+1)
3 - Confusion, Invisibility, Sculpt Sound, Calm Emo, CMW (5 of 5+1)
4 - Leg Lore, Spike Stones, CMW, SNA IV (domain) (3 of 3+1)
ALSO 4 rounds bard perform, 1 Fey Summons, Cloak Web, scroll Haste, Good Hope

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 10:25:28 PM
Elron starts to tell a joke appropriate to their situation, but forgets the punch line.

He's ready to check things out.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday December 13th, 2023 11:51:16 PM
Asimov says, "Won't we need the twins help in rescuing the rest of the camp? I've used most of my devices."

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Thursday December 14th, 2023 8:30:42 AM
Mundhildur asks the twins about separating.
Zeoll buffs everyone.
Elron starts a joke but forgets the punchline.
Asimov is worried about remaining resources and needing the Twin’s help.

The party head into the cave. Several wide pits dominate this cavern. Long stalactites covered in glowing blue fungus hang from the ceiling high above. More of the blue fungus grows in patches on the walls, casting a blue glow throughout the cavern but doing little to illuminate it.

A wooden ladder lies on the ground near the closest pit. A rack near the ladder holds a collection of long poles tipped with cruel-looking hooks and blades.

Map in header is updated. Each pit is about 15 feet deep.


Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+19=35 ; d20+19=27 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2023 8:28:58 PM
(OOC: Ignore second click)

Perception: 35

Asimov takes a look around trying to determine just what is in each pit.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Perception: d20+13=19 ; Survival: d20+11=21 ;
Thursday December 14th, 2023 8:45:11 PM
Cyrion will also check out the pits. He's assuming there are some kind of critters at the bottom based on the implements hanging on the walls.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Thursday December 14th, 2023 8:48:46 PM

Mundhildur walks over to one of the pits, and asks, "Anyone in this hole?" If there is no answer soon, she will spit down to see if she can hear the spit hitting anything below.

However, if there is someone down there. and not invisible, the giantess can see. If she sees someone, she will ask, "Want to come out? Or are you comfy where you are?"

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday December 14th, 2023 10:20:06 PM
"What's say we go down the ladder an' have a look." Even Elron, though, doesn't move the ladder before looking in each pit.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d20=11 ;
Friday December 15th, 2023 8:30:36 AM
Asimov takes a good look around.
Cyrion looks over the pits.
Mundhildur asks if anyone is in the holes.
Elron suggests they go down the ladder.

The nearest pit just contains a variety of equipment. However all of the other pits contain prisoners. Diary and exhausted, they huggle together in small groups of 2-3 per pit with the glowing fungus coating the walls.

Asimov, while looking around, has the good fortune to look up. So he’s able to warn the party when he sees the warden, a massive, grey-skinned, and lanky behemoth crawling down from the ceiling towards the party with murder in it’s eyes.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84  d20+9=14 ; d20+9=17 ;
Friday December 15th, 2023 12:02:48 PM

Mundhildur looks up. She throws two rocks at the descending monster, but misses.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday December 17th, 2023 8:39:12 PM
Asimov has Irony cloak him in armor and takes to the skies.

He plans to use his fire eater capsule which is his last more powerful device against the warden.

0th: light projector, magic detector, poison detector, corrosive pistol, freeze ray
1st: wrist rockets-x, door detector, medihaler light x 2, parachute x2, grease ray
2nd: medihaler medium x2 - weird science - x, flamethrower x 2 - weird science, fire eater capsule
3rd, jetpack, accelerator device, blastbomb-x, electomagetic charge emitter - x, medihaler serious
4th: greater cloaking device-x, medihaler critical, electromagnetic spheres - x

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday December 18th, 2023 7:45:50 AM
(Will post tomorrow once more people have taken actions)

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+23=35 ;
Monday December 18th, 2023 9:43:08 PM
Elron's going to need to wait until the warden is down near floor level before he can attack. In the meanwhile, he'll try to use his ring to blend into the background and be very still.

(I've no reason to think Elron can hide while being observed. But stealth = 35 if something happens to distract the creature.)

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday December 18th, 2023 10:00:27 PM
Zeoll reads his second scroll of Haste.

Everybody gains the benefit of Haste and Good Hope!

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84  d20+9=19 ; 6d6+8=27 ; 6d6+8=34 ;
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 12:57:58 AM

Just in case the 17 Mundhildur rolled earlier hit the warden, then damage is 27.

Due to Zeoll's haste, she has one more attack. Should have added the +1 to attack, so AC 20 is struck, for 34 hp of damage.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d20=16 ; d20=19 ; d20=4 ; d20=14 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ;
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 8:20:02 AM
Mundhildur hurls rocks at the thing but misses it.
Asimov takes to the air and makes plans.
Elron hides.
Zeoll hastes.
Mundhildur gets another rock via haste but that too misses.

The Gug descends to the ground. A bunch of people didn’t add themselves to the map so it’s just going to go for Mundhildur. Each of it’s arms splits at the elbow to form two hands and it claws at her with all four, hitting thrice for 32 damage.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Acid spit: 5d6=15 ;
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 5:40:02 PM
OOC: I don't think the site likes me lately ... i posted here early Monday morning with my action ... but it never showed up, sad panda

IC: Cyrion, noticing the, well, big ugly grey thing, draws in some air and then spews a ball of acid at it

[Exhalation of the Black Dragon - no save unless it is also psionic - spending 9 power points]

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 6:11:05 PM
Damage„1¤7?

Sorry, the spit did 15 points of damage

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  4d6=16 ;
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 9:31:21 PM
Asimov flies to within 15 feet of the Gug and downs the firebreathing capsule letting out a gout of flame at it.

18 fire damage to Gug, Reflex DC 16 for half



Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d20+19=26 ; d4=3 ; d6=2 ; d20+9=24 ; d4=3 ;
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 10:00:26 PM
With the creature on the ground, Elron can walk up and whap it.

He rages as he does so.

Single attack, as he has to move. Hits AC 26 for (3 + 2 + 1 + 2 =) 8 points of damage (mix of weapon and electrical).

His spirit wisps hit AC 24 (prior to any bonuses for haste or good hope) for 3 negative energy damage.

Raging

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+9=14 ; d6+7=13 ;
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 10:40:03 PM
Zeoll casts Produce Flame and throws a little ball of fire at the Gug.

"Rrememberr, everrybody has the benefit of Haste and Good Hope!"

Zeoll's fire: touch AC14 for 13 fire damage.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84  d20+18=28 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+18=33 ; 3d6+7=23 ; 3d6+7=18 ; 3d6+7=15 ; 6d6+14=38 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 2:48:22 AM

The tall woman with now loosely braided hair gives back as good as she has gotten. She repeatedly slams into the fierce monster, returning cruelty for cruelty.
AC 28 Dam 23
AC 34 Dam 18
AC 38 (nat20 confirmed at AC34) Dam 38
AC 33 Dam 15
Total 94

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d20=15 ;
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 7:55:52 AM
Cyrion had his post eaten by an internet dragon. He spits acid at the enemy.
Asimov follows through with his plan of flamethrower.
Elron rushes forward to attack.
Zeoll throws fire at the monster.
Mundhildur slams the enemy back.

The parties combined attacks slam into the creature from all sides until it collapses, leaving a slightly on fire corpse. The prisoners in the nearest pit give a ragged cheer.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 3:33:48 PM

Munhildur picks up the rocks she used earlier. She tries to wipe some of the blood off of her, but mainly manages to smear it on her dress. She licks the blood off her fingers, smacking her lips at the taste.

She looks down into one of the pits, seeing the weakly rejoicing prisoners. She sits down with her back to the wall, and takes out a bit of food for herself to eat, and water to drink.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 4:58:58 PM
Cyrion looks up at the ceiling for more holes or enemies. "If we release these prisoners, how do we plan on getting them out of here. They all look emaciated."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 9:58:02 PM
Elron takes a moment to catch his breath. Then he starts moving the ladder to the nearest pit with people in it. "They'll need food an' water for sure, but they'll be worse off if we leave 'em."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday December 20th, 2023 10:46:36 PM
If the coast is clear and there is no more danger Asimov lands and has Irony revert from being armor to being his mechanical minion.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Thursday December 21st, 2023 7:28:41 AM
Mundhildur tries to clean off one of her rocks and then ignores the prisoners.
Cyrion looks at the ceiling for holes and enemies and finds none.
Elron posits they’ll need food and water and be bad off if not rescued.
Asimov reverts from armored form.

There is a ladder that can be moved from hole to hole. It looks sturdy enough to hold even the Gug. Attempted to climb down by hand would be foolhardy, as you’d get the fungus all over yourself and probably forget what you’re doing partway down. A rope faces similar problems. Fortunately it’s only a 15 foot climb so a slight majority of the prisoners should be able to cimb out, but some will need to be carried.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday December 21st, 2023 12:07:32 PM
Cyrion will look at the rope and then to Mundhildur, "Think you and I together can drop the rope and pull them up without hitting the fungus, probably one by one?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 
Thursday December 21st, 2023 2:17:42 PM

Taking a bite from a carrot, she chews it a moment, then answers Cyrion. "Yeah, I suppose." She tosses the rest of the carrot down one of the pits, stands up. She takes some hemp rope out of her bag. "Maybe you can tie a loop or something." She hands the rope to the woody man for him to figure it out.

When he is ready, she will help to pull people out.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday December 21st, 2023 11:49:37 PM
As Irony is a construct he should be immune to the fungus so Asimov orders his mechanical minion to fly down and start helping those who can't help themselves up.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Friday December 22nd, 2023 12:06:30 AM
Zeoll offers rope and help down, staying clear of the fungus.

He helps prisoners out of the pits, and offers a ride if someone cannot walk.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday December 22nd, 2023 10:23:44 AM
Elron is less trustful of the fungus, and sticks to using the ladder. He helps those who can't climb themselves up the ladder using his rope of climbing to prevent mishaps.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 
Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 3:24:42 PM

It might be noted by some that at the moment, Mundhildur does not seem as skillful with nor as knowledgeable about rope usage as normal. Rather sloppy with them, actually.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday January 8th, 2024 5:41:31 AM
Cyrion thinks maybe with Mundhildur’s help they can use the rope as well as the ladder.
Mundhildur is willing but less skilled than usual.
Irony is immune and also able to help.
Zeoll is able to give rides.
Elron trusts not the fungus and just uses the ladder.

The party is able to get everyone out of the pits. Exhausted, tired, and somewhat poisoned, the prisoners are nonetheless able to express their gratitude. One of them, in a ragged white dress, matches the description of the healer they were sent to rescue. She’s a short, plump elf of grey hair and seems to have gotten some of the worst treatment out of the prisoners, barely coherent enough to move with the group. By the party’s headcount they’ve found everyone missing except for the captain of the prison.


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday January 8th, 2024 5:10:52 PM
Elron estimates how well these folks can move, and from that how long it would take to get back to the colony.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d20+15=26 ;
Monday January 8th, 2024 9:28:21 PM
Asimov looks for the brother of the woman who first informed them of this location in the first place.

(Perception: 26

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+23=36 ;
Monday January 8th, 2024 9:49:41 PM

"We should make camp until these people are rready to trravel."

Zeoll dishes out some cures and stands watch while the former prisoners rest.

He'll gently inquire if anyone knows of the fate of the prison captain.

Diplomacy 36

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 3:23:15 AM

Mundhildur takes out some food from her bag. She sets it down on a blanket. Tubers, vegetables, some fruit, wheat, oats, cheese, salted meats, bread, seasonings, a few dozen eggs, pickled items. There are a few water skins. A wineskin. Casks of wine, mead, and ale. Five pounds of honeycomb. She also sets down two traveling teapots, and a coffee pot. There is also coffee, black tea, and green tea.

She lays it all out on two woolen blankets. She says, "Someone figure out what to do with the food. I'm going to sleep for a while." She does not offer to help further, but takes a bedroll, and finds a corner as far away from everyone in the same area as she can, and goes to sleep.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 9:32:56 AM
Elron tries to figure out how long it’ll take for people to recover and get back to the colony.
Asimov looks for the brother they were asked to look for.
Zeoll treats the prisoner’s injuries/poisoning as best he can and asks about the captain.
Mundhildur gets stuff out for the others to use and wanders off to take a nap.

The guard captain and the brother they were asked to search for are the same person. The survivors tell of how the Derro dominated his mind as soon as the attack started and he was always at the leader’s side as his pet mind slave. The party is pretty sure the leader of the Derro was the sorcerer in the group that ambushed them, and there’s only one direction left to look for the missing captain.

The prisoners are not fit for extended travel, but they seem well enough to get to the surface to join the other freed prisoners so they’ll all be safe as a large group. The Twins continue to stand guard over everyone to ensure their safety. It’ll probably take a day or two for everyone to be well enough to make the rough trip back to the colony.


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 3:34:40 PM
"Should we go look forr the Captain while the Twins watch overr the prrisonerrs?"

Zeoll is on board with this plan if everybody else is. But looking around the walking wounded group -- heroes as well as former prisoners -- he also suggests that we go in the morning, after some healing and rest.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 8:47:34 PM
Asimov says, "I agree with you Zeoll. Let's do the suggested plan but rest if we can first. I'm mostly out of prepared devices, though I have some ones that can heal if anyone needs it."

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d100=22 ;
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 5:35:43 AM
Zeoll suggests they rest then pursue the captain while the Twins watch over the freed prisoners.
Asimov agrees

The party gets some rest and recovers their spells and tools. They head back into the cave but find signs of activity. A large group of some sort seems to have taken everything of value remaining in the cave network and are nowhere to be seen. Probably the surviving Derro escaping to parts unknown in the underdark.

They find the captain standing completely still staring at a wall. It seems with the death of the Derro leader they had no way to command him and left him, unmoving and unable to react to anything around him until given a command by a dead man or the spell is broken.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 10:32:18 AM
Cyrion offers to "help this man back to the camp. Perhaps their healer can break the spell once she has had time to pray and regain her strength."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 4:16:22 PM
Elron figures they're going to have to carry the captain, what with him being unresponsive. He does try to lead the man by the hand first, but tries to pick him up if it doesn't work.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 5:22:52 PM
Zeoll lends a hand to bring the fellow to safety.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 5:35:09 PM

Mundhildur sighs. "Fine. I'll take a turn to carry the shaken leaf as well."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 9:07:54 PM
Asimov says, "I can prepare a detoxify capsule if you think it might help the captain."

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Thursday January 11th, 2024 7:29:42 AM
Cyrion offers to help the man back to camp.
Elron is ready to lead the man by the hand but will carry him if needed.
Zeoll helps out
As does Mundhildur
Asimov can prepare a detoxifier.

The man resists being moved, but weakly. He must have been standing there for hours, on closer inspection he’s trembling and barely standing, but he mutters, ”Master said to look at wall” and tries to go back, though it’s really easy to outmatch his feeble resistance.

Once back the rest of the prisoners are starting to look better. They had a nice long rest along with the party and are ready to move. The healer is starting to look more alert, though she’s clearly suffering from poisoning still and is mostly just following the group.


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday January 11th, 2024 4:58:51 PM
Elron thinks it would be good if they could cure the captain and probably the healer, so the one could walk and the other could help everyone.

Elron could break off a piece of wall and hang that in front of the captain, but it's sure to mess up his footing or otherwise cause problems.

Elron's ready to scout ahead of the group if need be. Just to look out for trouble on the way.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 
Thursday January 11th, 2024 10:10:42 PM
As she takes her turn carrying the captain, getting a little far away from her companions (a little ahead, or behind, or off to the side) For the DM: Highlight to display spoiler: {the tall woman whispers over and over to the captain, "Look at the wall. Look away from the wall. Look at the wall."}

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday January 11th, 2024 10:12:08 PM
Asimov prepares 2 detoxify capsules since the healer woman might need one too. He then gives the first to the guard captain.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Friday January 12th, 2024 6:52:19 AM
Elrontries to chip away part of the wall so the captain can stare at the piece of wall. He’s ready to scout ahead as well.
Mundhildur takes her turn carrying the captain.
Asimov prepares detoxifying capsules.

Surprisingly the wall piece thing works. Once the piece of wall he was staring at is chipped away and handed to him he stops struggling and carries it staring all the while. He still needs to be carried out but at least he isn’t trying to run back to the wall he was told to watch.

There’s a lot of walking wounded, but this was the area the group was mining so there are carts and things that the worst cases can be loaded on to while making the trip back. Nothing attacks the party on the way to the colony/prison - such a large group, even with injured, seems to deter any local predators.

The detoxifying doesn’t help the captain. It seems due to how swiftly he was controlled the Derro never poisoned him, seeking to keep him in peak fighting form. The healer though immediately starts looking much better. It’s a long trip back with so many injured and is closing in on night time again by the time the party arrives. Hopefully by morning the healer will be better, and it might be good for the party to send a report in.


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d8=2 ;
Saturday January 13th, 2024 10:54:50 AM

"Elrron, that was superr cleverr! Well done."

Zeoll looks for Bill as he travels with the group, expecting him to return to the place they parted, or to the camp. When found, Bill is sent off with a new update for the ship captain, with the good news that rowboats or other transport will be needed on the morrow.

[OOC: Rolling a hit die to level up ... 2!]

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 
Sunday January 14th, 2024 2:54:00 PM

The giant in her short form helps to load folks onto the carts.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Sunday January 14th, 2024 6:51:12 PM
As the party embarks on the journey back to the colony, Elron takes on his role as the group's scout with a determined gleam in his eye. His keen senses and years of experience suit him to the role. With a wide-brimmed hat casting a shadow over his sharp rooster features, Elron leads the way. His eyes, sharp and watchful, scan the horizon as he scouts ahead. Occasionally, he crouches low to the ground, examining the tracks and traces there. A subtle nod or a gesture communicates vital information to his companions trailing behind. When the path ahead splits, Elron surveys the options, considering the safety and efficiency of each route before guiding the group with a confident point.

In the dense woods, Elron's hand signals come alive. His eyes narrow as he detects the distant rustle of leaves. With a series of subtle gestures, he conveys the potential threat, leading the group to take a detour.

During the journey, Elron's crowing laughter echoes through the woods, breaking the tension and boosting morale. His folksy tales and humorous anecdotes become a source of camaraderie among the weary travelers. Yet, when the situation demands it, his demeanor shifts to one of unwavering focus, ensuring the safety and success of the party.

(At least to hear him tell it.)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 
Sunday January 14th, 2024 11:22:24 PM

[OOC: I wish to 'like' SteveM's post for Elron -Kim]

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday January 14th, 2024 11:34:05 PM
Asimov says, "Maybe the healer can fix the guard captain when she recovers?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 52/84 
Monday January 15th, 2024 12:46:09 PM
One of Mundhildur's braids has unraveled, but she does not seem to care, or even notice. She is starting to look a bit unkempt.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday January 15th, 2024 1:14:43 PM
(I have Covid. Between that, Dm changes, and char leveling I think I'm just going to pause this game for a week or two while I get better)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Monday January 15th, 2024 3:55:34 PM

(Oh, bummer, Mitch! So sorry to hear that. I've been there before. If you would like, and given a couple of days to get up to speed on the material, I'd be willing to take over DMing for you now, as well as run the next module. -Kim)

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday January 15th, 2024 7:27:21 PM
Do get better.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday January 15th, 2024 8:31:17 PM
(OOC: get well soon)

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday January 15th, 2024 10:29:59 PM
I've been sick too. No worries. I'll work on getting us a new module. I need Kim or Jon to step up and volunteer to sit in the chair.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 12:31:08 AM

Cayzle - I'm stepping up.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 5:10:23 PM
How do the pre-made modules work? Do we amend them for the specific group/game, or are they good to go as written?

No sickness here, but we got several inches of snow followed by an ice storm, that was 3 days ago and there are still places that are like sheets of glass ... we're supposed to have another bout of storms coming through in the next few hours. I actually got sent home, as we closed our office ... something that hasn't been done in a couple of years. I now work for the County Mental health Crisis Team

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 9:58:32 PM

We take an existing (published or Woldian) module, file off the serial numbers, and just go with it.

If it is long, we divide it into scenes and give the incoming DM just their portion of the module.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday January 17th, 2024 4:58:56 PM
Cool

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday January 19th, 2024 6:53:47 PM
Elron worries about how folks will pass the time as the head to the colony, and fills it with a tale -- Well now, lemme spin y'all a yarn 'bout ol' Buff Orpington's escapade in Plateau City. Picture this:

Buff, son o’ a merchant, out with th’ caravan for th’ first time in ‘is life, goes t’ New Elenna – he's takin' in them grand Serenbeth Vineyards, wanderin' through th’ Rainbow Palace like a lost puppy, an’ glidin' down th’ Brinkwater in a boat. Now, this fella, he's got a hankerin' for some high-falutin' Elfin cuisine, so he picks out th’ swankiest restaurant he can afford.

There's Buff, perched at th’ bar, ready for a feast, when a real pretty bartender drops a note in front o’ him. Now, Buff's no Elf scholar, couldn't decipher them fancy scribbles. He gets a seat, asks th’ waiter t’ make sense o’ that there note, an’ boom! Before ya know it, he's gettin' th’ boot from that snazzy eatery.

Poor ol' Buff finds hisself curb-side, wonderin' what in – I say, what in tarnation jus’ happened. Along comes th’ town watch, wonderin’ what’s goin’ on. Buff explains how he’s been seein’ th’ sights an’ wanted a nice dinner when he gets this note – which he can’t read – an’ how th’ waiter tossed him out after readin’ th’ note.

Hhmmmm… said th’ watchman, You better let me see this note. So Buff gave th’ note t’ th’ watchman, an’ wouldn't ya know it, he gets slapped with th’ cuffs!

Buff was brought before th’ magistrate, so he protests. Well, bless my soul, your honor, I reckon there's been some kinda mistake. I ain't done no wrong, an’ I'm mighty confused 'bout why I find myself standin' before ya. You see, I embarked on this dream trip t’ your city o’ lights. Admired th’ Serenbeth Vineyards, sauntered through th’ Rainbow Palace like a gentleman meanderin' through a summer garden, an’ even took a leisurely boat ride down th’ Brinkwater.

Now, sir, a man like me, he gets a hankerin' for some fancy grub. So, I picked out th’ finest eatery I could afford. There I was, waiting' for my table at th’ bar, when a vision o’ loveliness, th’ barkeep, dropped a note right in front o’ me. Trouble is, it was in that fancy Elfin language, an’ I'll be honest with ya, I can't make head nor tail o’ it.

Seated at my table, I kindly asked th’ waiter if he could unravel th’ mystery within that note. But wouldn't ya know it, after readin' that scribble, he had me booted out o’ th’ establishment faster than a jackrabbit in a footrace.

Now, picture this, your honor – I'm sittin' on th’ curb outside that fine eatery, ponderin' life's twists, when along comes a watchman. I showed him that confoundin' note, an’ next thing I know, he slaps th’ bracelets on me an’ says I'm under arrest. Now, ain't that a head-scratcher?

Th’ judge, he takes one gander at that note an’ orders Buff kicked out o’ New Elenna, just like that.

Buff's hurried t’ Edenmoor (they got way's of hurryin' real good in New Elenna, ya know), where he’s gotta take a diff’rent caravan back home, miffed 'cause he had days left on his trip. He's chattin' with an elf in the group, spillin' th’ beans about his misfortune. Th’ elf, curious as a cat, asks t’ lay eyes on th’ note. Buff hands it over, an’ th’ elf hollers for a guard. Next thing ya know, th’ merchants are tossin' Buff out like yesterday's leftovers.

Lucky for Buff, there’s a flatboat headin’ up th’ river from Edenmoor t’ Troll. It's slow, but it's safe. Well, sir, naturally, Buff found hisself standin' before th’ captain, who was keen on knowin' how in tarnation Buff ended up on his ship. Buff, bein’ a straightforward kind o’ feller, started spillin' th’ beans. Captain, my tale begins with what I thought would be my dream trip t’ Plateau City. I laid eyes on them Serenbeth Vineyards, strolled through th’ Rainbow Palace like I was promenadin' through a summer garden, an’ took a leisurely boat ride down th’ Brinkwater.

Now, a man with a hankerin' for some fancy vittles like me, I picked out th’ swankiest eatery I could scrape up enough coin for. There I was, perchin' at th’ bar, awaitin' my table, when a vision o’ loveliness, th’ barkeep, dropped a note right in front o’ me. Now, this note, sir, it was scribbled in that fancy Elf language, an’ truth be told, I can't make heads nor tails o’ it.

Seated at my table, I kindly asked th’ waiter if he could unravel th’ mystery within that note. But wouldn't ya know it, after readin' that scribble, he had me booted out o’ th’ establishment faster than a jackrabbit in a footrace. Now, there I was, sittin' on th’ curb outside that fine eatery, ponderin' life's twists, when along comes a watchman. I showed him that confoundin' note, an’ next thing I know, he slaps th’ bracelets on me an’ says I'm under arrest. Now, ain't that a head-scratcher?

Good gracious! exclaimed th’ captain, That sure must be one peculiar note. You really oughta let me take a gander at it; I speak elf, you know.

But Buff, he ain't one t’ hit his head against th' wall more'n half a dozen times. No, sir, he replied, I reckon it ain't a good idea for me t’ show it t’ nobody else. Disappointment lingered, but Buff, as stubborn as a mule, held firm that no one was layin' eyes on that note. Found hisself a bunk on that cargo ship for th’ week-long journey. Now, bein' a man o’ work ethic, even though no one asked him t’, Buff decided t’ lend a hand. He pitched in helpin' prep food, servin', an’ tidyin' up th’ mess hall. Folks agreed that havin’ Buff stirrin' th’ coffee pot was th’ best decision they made. Shoot, they even offered him a permanent spot on th’ ship.

Now, folks keep pesterin’ Buff 'bout that note, but he keeps it locked up tighter’n’a bullfrog's croak. Near th’ end o’ th’ trip, he shows it t’ th’ captain, an’ what do ya know, splash! Overboard!

He was close enough at this point that he could walk home t’ Trader’s Corner in a week or so. After gettin’ home an’ cleanin’ hisself up, Buff vis'ted his girlfriend.

Buff! She cried You didn’t return with your caravan, I made so many inquiries, they had no idea what had happened, folks thought you might be dead!

Buff took a deep breath an’ began explainin’. As you know I went off on what I thought would be my dream adventure. I saw th’ Serenbeth Vineyards Tower, toured th’ Rainbow Palace an’ took a boat ride down th’ Brinkwater. I definitely wanted t’ have some haute elven cuisine, so I picked out th’ nicest restaurant I could afford. I was waitin’ for my table at th’ bar when a rather unattractive bartender dropped a note in front o’ me. It was elvish, which I can’t read. When I was seated, I asked my waiter if he could tell me what it said. Th’ waiter said o’ course, but upon readin’ it, th’ waiter had me forcibly removed from th’ restaurant. Then I was sittin’ on th’ curb outside th’ restaurant when a watchman came by, an’ after I let him see th’ note he put me under arrest. I was subsequently brought before a judge, an’ when he saw th’ note, he ordered me t’ be exiled from New Elenna. An’ I still couldn’t believe it when th’ other caravan found out what th’ note said an' I was thrown out. I wouldn’t have survived except I had th’ luck t’ find on a passin’ boat. I did not want t’ show them th’ note, you understand, but for a week they badgered me t’ see it, an’ I still had no idea what it said, so I eventually let them see it. Inevitably once they saw it, they threw me overboard. I still have th’ damn note--th’ paper is very good quality--an’ th’ mystery is killin’ me.

Buff’s girlfriend had some doubts about this story, but instead o’ directly callin’ Buff out about it, she offered My uncle speaks elvin, we could ask him what it says.

So th’ two o’ them met an’ headed over t’ th’ uncle’s house. Buff told his story t’ th’ uncle--which we will omit here in th’ interest o’ time--an’ checked that there was no weapons in th’ house before handin’ over th’ note.

Th’ uncle said, I can translate this for you, just let me get my readin’ glasses. Th’ uncle put th’ note down on th’ table an’ went t’ get his glasses. Just then a gust o’ wind came through an’ blew th’ note out th’ window, an’ it was never t’ be seen again.


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Sunday January 21st, 2024 7:02:23 PM

"Buff's girlfriend should kill him and eat him," Mundhildur says. She laughs, almost like a villain might laugh. Her face twists up for a moment, then she calms down. "I'm hungry."

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday January 21st, 2024 9:11:18 PM
(OOC: The problem with filing the serial numbers off a module is if it is used in a crime it is hard to trace the module but I mean I think there is an acid treatment that can be used to recover some of the filed off serial numbers)

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday January 22nd, 2024 6:06:32 PM
I got a module from Jerry. Filing off the serial numbers as we speak.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday January 22nd, 2024 8:05:00 PM
Elron tells a shaggy dog story.
Mundhildur says something odd.

The party load up, along with the some of the survivors and the first rescue party sent. Lady Femu still looks tired, but she seems to have recovered from the Derro poisoning and is ready to head back with the group.

Back on the mainland, in the small town that supports the operation on the island, the party meet up with the Grand Vizier Jothindalil, the ancient elf who prefers to just be called Jordan or Joth. He’s the person they’ve been reporting to and it’s only been a week since they last saw him even though it feels like it’s been over a year.

He invites the party, Lady Femu, and the survivors of her group to join him and there’s a really nice spread of food to greet the returning heroes. ”I’ve been getting your reports, very well written, but I’d appreciate a verbal recap of everything that happened just to ensure I haven’t missed any details.” he requests after the group is done eating.


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+23=43 ;
Monday January 22nd, 2024 9:53:49 PM
Silver-tongue Zeoll is happy to recount the adventure, pointing out Elron's cleverness, Mundhi's bravery, Cyrion's amazing psychic powers, Asimov's techno-wizardry, and the Twins' invaluable support.

In a spare moment, Zeoll approaches Lady Femu the healer and explains that the core reason we came to this land was to meet her and beg her help curing a little girl in a small kingdom to the west.

"She's just the sweetest little thing, but she has been fighting a wasting illness for a long time. I hope you will consent to visit."

Diplomacy to help her attitude: 43 (nat 20, woot!)

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday January 22nd, 2024 11:18:39 PM
Cyrion will add his two coppers when needed. He'll eat and drink enough to be polite.


Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday January 22nd, 2024 11:28:09 PM
Asimov throws in whatever technical details are necessary regarding the Derro architecture, tactics, technology and poison

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 6:54:11 AM

"We fought the derro and their shiny centipedes and rescued the people," is all that Mundhildur says.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d20=14 ;
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 7:48:12 PM
Zeoll gives a detailed accounting. Afterwards he approaches the healer about the reason the party came.
Cyrion adds his 2 coppers.
Asimov adds technical detail.
Mundhildur adds a straightforward comment.

Jordan nods along thoughtfully as the party expounds on their adventure, asking the occasional insightful question and generally taking everything in. Lady Femu and her companions also give a report of the time they spent on the island. It seems they investigated the colony much as the party had, finding some of the same signs, but had been ambushed in the night after discussing how to further the investigation. Lady Femmu had been asleep for it and those standing guard hadn’t known anything was wrong until they suddenly found themselves confused, forgetful, and easy prey.

”They must have guessed I was a skilled caster and healer from my effects, for they kept me heavily sedated the entire time we were imprisoned” Lady Femmu says regretfully.

After the meal plans Zeoll approaches the healer with his request. ”I will consider it. While I am always happy to help I have been gone from the province too long and must confirm there has been no resurgence of the plague I came here to fight. I will not abandon a province of people in need for a single girl.”

So it seems the healer, the rest of her group, and Jordan will be returning to Countess Hatred. The party presumably has no reason not to join the group heading back to possibly get rewarded by Countess Hatred for the job they’ve done and to follow up with Lady Femmu after she’s met with the


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 8:36:49 PM

Mundhildur seems to be looking at different people, spending time taking in what they look like. She does not pay much mind to the smaller or weaker people. More time on the stronger folks. She had gotten to know the captain moderately well as she carried him back to the fort.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 9:52:19 PM
Asimov says, "I'll be happy to be off this island."

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 10:12:06 PM

Zeoll does not push it with the healer. He is happy to reunite with Bill the Eagle. He asks the captain when we will be back in the Lady's area.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 11:25:03 PM
Cyrion doesn't mind seeing Mi'Lady Hatred again, he found her rather fetching

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 6:34:39 PM
Elron is still going over the events from their arrival at the colony in his head, figuring out how to best summarize them. There's an awful lot there, and no real punch line, neither. Because of this, he's a bit distracted on the journey back to Cheliax.* When he does remember a detail, he makes sure to tell Jordan.

Elron also takes time to make sure Lady Femmu knows that they respect her decisions even though little Dani is a very special girl. But, if Lady Femmu should decide that she can't leave to help Dani, Elron has a few questions for her to give him the best chance of being of some help. . .

"Do you have any idea what's causin' Dani's sickness? . . . Are there any treatments or remedies that you recommend? . . . Is there anythin' we should be doin' to keep her from gettin' sicker? . . . Is there anyone else who might help her? We've heard you're somethin' special. . . What should we be tellin' you to help you tell us what we need to know? . . . Would these here gems you folks are minin' help? . . . What advice can you offer for ongoin' care? Are there specific routines or practices we should be followin' to promote recov'ry? . . . If'n we have Bill carry messages back an' forth, could you tell th' local healers what to do? . . . Is recov'ry goin' t' take a long time, an' does that change what we need t' be doin;?"

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* Assuming they're headed to Cheliax. At least that's a place Elron remembers having been, it's where the Angry Chicken is.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 7:56:18 PM
Mundhildur looks over people in an odd way.
Asimov says he’ll be happy to be off the island.
Zeoll doesn’t push things.
Cyrion doesn’t mind meeting the countess again as he found her rather fetching.
Elron is trying to figure out how to best summarize events into a story and has lots of questions in case the healer can’t return with the party.

(Apologies it seems my Monday post wasn’t clear, possibly because I seem to have accidentally skipped over some stuff after my week long break - I thought the party had already been back to the colony for a post when they hadn’t.)
*Back in time to yesterday

The party and the exhausted survivors make it back to the colony. There’s some confusion as the difference between guard and prisoner has somewhat fallen by the wayside in their shared captivity and no one really wants to go back to back breaking forced labor after their ordeal nor do the guards want to make them.

For now things seem to settle on “let’s all recover and figure it out later”. Medical supplies are dug into, letters written to loved ones, and the cells are opened up and beds dragged into a communal sleeping arrangement.

Whatever spell the Captain was under seems to finally wear off. He falls into an exhausted sleep and in the morning writes a letter to his sister and a report for the Countess.

*back to current timeline

After everyone agrees the nice royal carriage the carried the party to their adventure is prepared and takes the party back towards the Countess’s manor. In the initial trip I believe the party left in the morning and arrived in the evening, so they stop in the same pleasant town they ate in previously in order to get a good nights rest. The rooms are nicely furnished and private, with each person to their own room and a single entry and window each.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 9:25:08 PM
In the morning, Cyrion will make sure his "body" is clean, and what parts can be, are shiny.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 9:39:17 PM
Asimov enjoys his accommodations, eating his fill and bathing. He also takes the opportunity to polish Irony.

(OOC: What level are we now? I have Asimov at level 11)

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 10:20:09 PM
Zeoll uses prestidigitation to tidy himself up and any of his friends, too.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 84/84 
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 10:28:15 PM

If Zeoll offers her the prestidigitation to clean up, Mundhildur accepts that without comment or thanks.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday January 25th, 2024 7:44:51 PM
Elron would ask more questions, but he's short on symptom-related puns.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Thursday January 25th, 2024 7:59:58 PM
Cyrion makes sure to clean himself in the morning.
Asimov enjoys the accommodations.
Zeoll has magic cleaning.
Mundhildur has few comments.
Elron is short on puns (shocking!)

It’s a quiet night and people quickly fall asleep. It’s past midnight when something usual happens. Mundhildur’s window, left open slightly when she went to bed, is suddenly lit up with an active magic rune. A pair of figures emerge from the shadows and look at it grimly. ”It is as I feared then.” ”Best we caught it early though. Only two needed to die.”

Drawing blades, then slash at something trapped in the rune, something invisible to the eye, and it’s alien screams awaken everyone in the inn.


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Thursday January 25th, 2024 9:44:40 PM
Zeoll wakes up and stands up.

"Who goes therre!?" he shouts

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday January 25th, 2024 10:27:24 PM
OOC: Could Irony have seen into Munhildur's window as Asimov was asleep? If the construct could have seen the light it may have reacted as it takes watch as Asimov is sleeping.)

Asimov has Irony form armor around him and the pair fly after the assault in progress.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday January 25th, 2024 11:35:17 PM
Cyrion, who was resting near the fireplace, stands up and draws Carver, bellowing out, "What in the nine hells was that!"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Friday January 26th, 2024 2:00:33 AM

Mundhildur's body lies still. There may be a spot of blood at the corner of her mouth.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Friday January 26th, 2024 6:02:08 PM
Having no need to equip, Elron immediately rushes to where he thinks the sounds were coming from.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d4=3 ; d4=3 ;
Saturday January 27th, 2024 7:36:18 AM
Zeoll wakes up and shouts who goes there.
Asimov rushes over to help (it depends on which side of the building he was standing guard in and which window it happened at. Rolling to determine randomly… and they match! He was right there next to it)
Cyrion draws his blade and bellows.
Mundhildur is still.
Elron rushes out.

Various people arrive to witness events. The figures turn to the approaching party and it’s Jordan and Lady Femmu! They’re wearing dark cloaks and looking grim. ”I’m afraid we have terrible news.” Jordan says before using his staff to push away the bushes at the bottom of the window.

There, lying dead on the earth, is a strange creature. It almost looks like a human brain but with four clawed limbs and strange tendrils that look almost like small tails coming from one side. Several deep cuts gush blood from the fresh corpse.

Jordan speaks, ”Your description of that survivor you found, Daris I think was his name, sparked memories. We had an intellect devourer problem once a few centuries ago, monstrous creatures that take over people in the night and you’re description of events tickled my memory of those events.”

Lady Femmu picks up the tale. ”He consulted me. We couldn’t be sure, but I’ve researched the beasts in the past. They have to change hosts every 5 days, and that would be tonight by what you told us of your adventures. I’m no good at combat magic, but ritual magic is a specialty so I set up wards at the windows to hold anything trying to climb in or out of them and we ensure the doors were secure so the creature couldn’t go out that way.”

Jordan looks very tired. ”It seems our fears were well founded. This came out of Mundhildur’s window. It’s likely she’s been dead since you rested in Daris’s presence, this monster puppeting her corpse.”

”I think I can bring her back.” Lady Femmu is quick to assure the group. ”It will take a powerful resurrection spell, but it is just within my capabilities.”


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+37=41 ;
Saturday January 27th, 2024 11:59:06 AM

Zeoll finds this all amazing! He listens carefully and tries to discern the truth of the situation, just because it is so unbelievable.

Sense Motive with a +8 hero point spend: 41

If this is true, then certainly, a raise would be a very welcome boon.

"Thank you," is all he says, if he senses this all to be reality.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Sunday January 28th, 2024 2:25:39 PM

A faint sense of decay lies about Mundhildur's body



Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday January 28th, 2024 10:57:45 PM
Asimov says, "Yes let's bring back Mundhildur with all haste."

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday January 29th, 2024 7:03:21 AM

Zeoll can detect no lies, and indeed the party finds Mundhildur dead with the same injuries Daris had when he passed mysteriously in the night.
Asimov is ready to bring her back with all haste.

Now that the thing is out of her Mundhildur’s body looks and smells like one that has been rotting for a week. The healer spends some time preparing things and then starts the ritual to raise her. A minute later her body is rejuvenated and she opens her eyes.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday January 29th, 2024 10:21:04 AM
Cyrion looks on almost in wonder as Mund's body changes from deceased to awake. "Creatures that eat brains and control the host, that is creepy. No wonder Darid didn't seem happy that I am the one who followed him."

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday January 29th, 2024 10:02:47 PM
Cyrion looks on almost in wonder as Mund's body changes from deceased to awake. "Creatures that eat brains and control the host, that is creepy. No wonder Darid didn't seem happy that I am the one who followed him."

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday January 29th, 2024 10:03:32 PM
"Lady Femmu, we arre deeply in yourr debt. If you have any need of a serrvice frrom me, you have but to call."

Zeoll hugs Mundhi and fills her in on what has been going on.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday January 29th, 2024 10:53:14 PM
Elron is flummoxed and on the verge of kerfluffled.

In fact, Elron rages and turns the remnants of the clawed brain-thing into paste, his spirit wisps nipping at anyone who tries to stop him.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday January 29th, 2024 11:26:47 PM
Asimov asks, "Is there any tests we can use to detect these brain things in the future?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 2:17:38 AM

As she awakens, Mundhildur takes in several sharp breaths. She does not immediately open her eyes, but listens to the voices of her friends.

Her eyes open as Cyrion speaks. "Daris. Daris followed you. I spoke with Daris - the real one, not the one we met and I came close to killing. Should have killed him. The real Daris would have been fine with that, because it wasn't him - it was the brain eater. It ate the insides of our heads!

"Why didn't you listen to me? I told you he was off. Didn't you think it was weird the way he led us to that bridge over the big dropoff? Then it got me in the middle of the night. Couldn't you tell it wasn't me anymore in my body? I followed you around as the - thing - pretended to be me. Poorly! Didn't you notice the shifty eyes? *I* don't have shifty eyes - do I?" Then she looks uncertain. "Do my eyes shift like that? Oh, that thing was evil - and you were just walking along with it happy as squirrels with fresh acorns!" She shudders, and her initially clear eyes are beginning to well with tears. "I begged you. I beseeched you. I tried getting you to hear me, but you were deaf to my entreaties."

She sobs for a few moments. "I... I followed you until you left the cavern. I gave up hope. Daris - he was a nice man. He said we should ride the Woldsblood, and go to our next place. He said it would probably be fine." She hesitates. "He said... something else. I cannot remember." Her eyes have a faraway look. "It is fading. I could remember everything. The derro, the light centipedes - I will say this. That thing didn't do everything well, but he could fight." A deep intake of breath, and a long exhale. In a smaller voice she continues, "The poor prisoners..." her voice fades.

She lifts her knees. She rubs her eyes, then wipes her face with the back of her sleeve. Mundhildur sits up at the edge of the bed, and again brushes her face with the palms of her hand, pushing back her now disheveled auburn hair. She looks around and smiles at her friends, and at Lady Femmu. "Thank you for calling me back, good woman. I was not ready to ride the Woldsblood. Thank you."

"So, I gather you all asked for help once you got me back here. You finally figured out it wasn't really me, right? Oh, you are smarter than I was beginning to think. And here, I am granted the gift to breathe the Wold's air again, and the first thing I do is complain! My mother would scold me for such, she would scold me hard. And make me scrub the stone floors on my hands and knees! Ah, forgive me for sounding ungrateful. My heart is welling up with gratitude." Her voice is getting back its musicality.

She stands and reciprocates Zeoll's hug, and touches or embraces each member of the group she has been traveling with, leaning down to kiss Elron's now brain-and-blood spattered head. "You brave and noble rooster man, I love your stories."

"Now, do we not have a young girl in need of help? Have we the means to do so yet?" As she awaits an answer, she reaches into her bag that someone thoughtfully left next to her bed, and pulls out a brush. She runs it through her hair, working through the tangles. "Well, don't everyone just speak at once," she laughs.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 8:21:31 AM
Cyrion looks on in almost wonder and comments on Dari’s actions.
Zeoll tells Lady Femmu they are in her debt and hugs Mundhildur.
Elron is flummoxed and destroys the corpse in a rage.
Asimov asks about tests that can be done.
Mundhildur talks about her experience being dead as the memories fade. She scolds the party, but then changes her tune to gratitude and hugs everyone.

Although the reunion is a happy one it is in fact still the middle of the night and people barely got any sleep. Jordan reassures the civilians that the noise was nothing to worry about, the adventurers took care of things and people start to go back to bed.

Come morning it’s time to finish the journey to the manor. It’s a pleasant day and the ride promises to be an easy one.


Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 9:30:14 PM
The next morning Asimov presses the question regarding intellect devourers with their resident healer.

"Is there any way to detect if someone is under the control of an intellect devourer should we come across another such possessed person in the future."

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 11:27:05 PM
"Well, Mundhildur, our best chance at helpin' Dani is the same healer who brought you back. But we gotta see how bad things are in these parts 'fore she decides whether she'll go." Elron is subdued, almost apologetic as he explains. And undoubtedly has oversimplified things. He ponders asking Lady Femmu more questions, but does not do so that day.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 6:47:26 AM

Mundhildur says, "I think I want that thing cleaned out before I go to sleep. Actually, I'm not tired." She asks if there is a place she can sit down and write for a spell. She will need to get paper or parchment and ink from someone else. She wants to write what she can remember before it fades away entirely.

At breakfast she is really ready to eat. She does so as politely as she is able for feeling famished. She will want to catch up with what happened after the group left the caves.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 8:23:43 AM
Asimov asks about detection in the future.
Elron says that the healer is the best chance to help Dani, but she has to follow up here first.
Mundhildur stays up and writes.

Mundhildur is shown to another room where she can write in peace for the night. The trip back to Manor Hatred is uneventful, and questions are answered along the way. ”Sadly the best detection is the wound they leave behind when they exit a host. That’s what tipped me off, I saw many like it and when you described Daris’s death it set off alarm bells.” Lady Femmu explains.

After about a half-day of leisurely travel the party arrives at the manor. They are told to wait a short time while the lady is informed of your arrival and finishes what she is currently doing.


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 6:33:39 PM
Elron, perched on the wagon seat with a wide-brimmed hat casting a shadow over his eyes*, begins to spin a yarn for his fellow travelers. He wants Lady Femmu to help Dani, so he's going to make sure she's entertained. He starts in a lively tone:

"Well now, y'all ever hear th’ tale o’ Old Doc McAllister an’ th’ Midnight Cure? Gather 'round, 'cause this one's a doozy!

Back in th’ days when folks relied more on prayers than potions, there was this healer – Doc McAllister, they called him. Now, Doc McAllister war’n't your ordinary healer; he had a knack for concocting remedies that could mend bones quicker than a hummin'bird's heartbeat.

One moonlit night, our good Doc got word o’ a peculiar ailment sweeping through a distant village. Th’ kind what made folks glow in th’ dark, mind you. Now, he had this trusty steed, Thunderhoof, a horse with a coat as black as th’ night itself. They say Thunderhoof could outrun th’ wind when he wanted to.
So, off they go, racing through th’ moonlit meadows an’ shadowy woods. Doc McAllister had a vial o’ his special elixir clinking in his pocket. Legend had it, this potion could cure anything from a snake bite to a broken heart.

As they reached th’ village, everyone was glowing like fireflies in a summer night. Th’ folks were in a downright panic, but our Doc, calm as a cat in a sunbeam, strolled into town like he owned th’ place. He set up shop in th’ village square, an’ one by one, he cured those glowing souls. With a sip o’ th’ elixir, poof! Th’ glow was gone, vanished like dew in th’ morning sun. Th’ villagers were so grateful each an' every one of 'em named their firstborns after th’ good Doc, even th’ ones without kids!”

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* He used to use his hat of disguise for such effects; we'll pretend the chameleon ring also works for storytelling.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 9:10:15 PM
Asimov says in clarification, "So what you are saying is we need to be careful of rando's we pick up in dungeons and then watch them like a hawk for any wounds that develop when the intellect devourer leaves them?"

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Thursday February 1st, 2024 12:27:36 AM

Mundhildur says as they ride along. "That thing was evil. How about someone with the ability checks for evil from time to time, just to make sure they haven't been taken over?" As they travel further, she adds, "Maybe we should recruit for a cleric."

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Thursday February 1st, 2024 8:27:52 AM
Elron tells a doctor story.
Asimov asks for clarification on intellect devourers.
Mundhildur suggests detect evil as a catch all detection method.

Jordan nods at Mundhildur’s suggestion. ”Generally they are evil and if they are infesting people you haven’t met you can just deal with them like anyone else evil. It’s when people start mysteriously passing in the night, with those wounds, and other people start acting strangely, that you should become alert. They can only get vague impressions of their host’s pasts which is another big sign.”

Elron’s stories keep the group entertained as they travel and then as they wait. Once again they are lead through a manor bustling with activity, scribes and bureaucrats working on various projects or traveling the halls towards various meetings. Lady Hatred meets them in the same room as before, an audience hall cut off from the sunlight, draped with banners of demonic battles, lit by purple flames and guarded by armored succubi.

Lady Hatred herself seems eager to meet the party. Instead of cooly leaning back in her chair she’s sitting forward eagerly as they approach to the proper distance. ”Jordan sent me word of your success. Tell me everything.” she demands.


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Know-Psionics Check: d20+10=28 ;
Thursday February 1st, 2024 10:05:03 AM
Cyrion returns the hug from Mund, adding, "You are right, we should have noticed something. The prisoners and situation I think is what kept us from connecting the dots."

During the trip Cyrion seems to be sleep walking ... whomever is closest to him hears him muttering to himself about the intellect devourer and his psionic abilities.

OOC: Cyrion is trying to remember any other tell tale signs about these creatures, as they are an imminent threat to those with psionics ...


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday February 1st, 2024 10:53:16 PM
Tell me everything is an interesting challenge for Elron, who has been known to become a tad long-winded. He relates the details of their adventure as he remembers them (probably encouraged to skip over some of it), managing to be correct in the broad strokes.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Friday February 2nd, 2024 12:40:51 AM
Asimov says, "So if Honor were here she could just detect evil on said rando and we'd know they might be an intellect devourer. I'm trying to prevent the intellect devourer from getting to the point where it causes a party member to act strangely because then they are dead and we need high level resurrection magic to bring them back."

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Friday February 2nd, 2024 4:12:37 AM

Mundhi nods at Asimov's comment. "I miss having Honor with us." [Am assuming this comment was not during interview with Lady Hatred.]

During that interview, however, Mundhildur states her full name, then tells of the examination of the fort / prison camp, gives many details as to whom and what was discovered and uncovered there, then moves on to the journey through the jungle, the attack by the blue-skinned Derro, and the dark attack which caused her to lose recent memories. After receiving help from friends to recover from that, she goes over the entrance into the caves, the encounters, and what they learned about the Derro, as well as the poor captives from the camp, and their conditions.

She describes the cytillipedes, and how the Derro would ride them mounted. Her part of the story devolves around Daris, her strong suspicions about him, his odd behavior, how lasciviously he looked at her during the night watch, and how going to sleep was her last act before she died.

The Jotun woman describes meeting the real Daris on the other side of death, and how different he was from the intellect devourer that had taken him over. How she was aware of much that her friends were doing, and her frustration at their block-headedness, not realizing her body had simply become a hand puppet for that evil monster. "He didn't even know how to use ropes! - Idiot! And he threw half-eaten carrots down on the heads of the poor prisoners who were kept in the pits!" And then her gratitude for being brought back to life. "I truly love my block-headed friends, Lady Hatred." She then suggests that Zeoll might be the best one to recount their story.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday February 2nd, 2024 10:19:11 AM
Cyrion adds whatever bits and pieces he knows, that might have been overlooked. When it came to the Intellect Devourers, his comment is, "They are crafty and sneaky creatures. They like to target brains of those who hold power, mages, clerics, even psionicists. Those folks, provide more flavor to the meal the Devourers get. None of us caught on that Mund was a host for one, mainly do to what we had been experiencing, the battles, saving the prisoners, the oppressiveness of the region. We were told that these creatures had been an issue in the past, I'd send folks out who know how to track them to make sure they aren't around in strength."

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Friday February 2nd, 2024 6:23:12 PM
Zeoll shivers in disgust. "Well, let us be glad therre was only one."

Therre was only one, rright?"

The taur looks around at his friends.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Friday February 2nd, 2024 9:25:26 PM
Cyrion adds whatever bits and pieces he knows, that might have been overlooked. When it came to the Intellect Devourers, his comment is, "They are crafty and sneaky creatures. They like to target brains of those who hold power, mages, clerics, even psionicists. Those folks, provide more flavor to the meal the Devourers get. None of us caught on that Mund was a host for one, mainly do to what we had been experiencing, the battles, saving the prisoners, the oppressiveness of the region. We were told that these creatures had been an issue in the past, I'd send folks out who know how to track them to make sure they aren't around in strength."

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Saturday February 3rd, 2024 3:26:29 AM
Cyrion thinks they should have noticed and is reviewing his memories of their time on the island.
Elron tells everything, possibly in too much detail.
Asimov muses about stopping devourers before they eat a party member.
Mundhildur adds her own details including about her time being dead.
Cyrion adds his own details and comments on the dangers of devourers.
Zeoll is glad there was only one. There was only one right?

Countess Hatred hangs on the party’s every word. In that moment she’s no longer the aloof, powerful noble, she’s more like a kid living vicariously through grand tales she cannot participate in. Zeoll’s question after the story is over brings her back to herself and she scoots back in her chair and visibility restrains herself.

”Have no worries, none other than you have left the island and Jordan sent a pigeon back to the village with instructions. We’ll ensure no further infestation of Intellect Devourers remain.

You have my gratitude adventurers. You have solved the mystery and saved our prison colony. You shall be rewarded handsomely for your efforts.”

Lady Femmu clears her throat. ”Speaking of rewards, this group has asked me to come with them to help with a child’s sickness. While I would like to reward them for saving me and join them, I need to know that the plague has not resurged in my absence.”

The Countess nods and the pair have a conversation about the plague the party heard about, the efforts to contain and cure it, and the current state of the area. It seems things are going well and there have been no signs of a resurgence.


Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Sunday February 4th, 2024 12:44:14 PM
Asimov says, "I'm talking about beyond your island. It seems like these intellect devourers could exist in other parts than here and I'd hate to not have learned from our encounter with this one. Maybe we try to find a magic item that can detect evil and next time we pick up a random person in a dungeon we use that item on them and if they come up as evil we set a watch on them as they sleep to make sure an intellect devourer isn't going to emerge."


Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Monday February 5th, 2024 6:26:47 AM

"Countess Hatred, based upon your name alone, I was not certain we could trust you," Mundhildur Karadottir tells the noblewoman. "I think I was wrong about that. May you rule wisely - as I think you have, and believe you shall."

"Lady Femmu, you will fall in love with little Danielle."

"Asimov - what a clever idea! If we have such an item, that is, to detect evil, then *I* would like to be the person who carries it."


Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday February 5th, 2024 7:29:19 AM
Asimov is concerned about brain eating monsters.
Mundhildur states she misjudged the Countess, that Lady Feemu will love the kid, and that Asimov’s idea is clever.

Lady Femu listens to Asimov’s comments sympathetically. ”It is understandable with your recent experiences that you’d be paranoid about them, but Intellect Devours are incredibly rare. You’ll likely never run across another in your lifetime and there are far more evil things in the world than they, many far more dangerous. If you can secure evil detecting magic then a general caution around anything that registers as evil is the best defense. You don’t want to be so paranoid about possible devourers that you let other forms of evil catch you by surprise.”

Countess Hatred gets a little smile at Mundhildur’s comment but doesn’t address it directly. ”Unless there is something other important issue that we haven’t discuss this audience is over. I have many things to attend to and as fascinating as your story has been the burdens of leadership never end. I wish you luck in your future adventures.”


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus  Diplomacy roll?: d20+8=10 ;
Monday February 5th, 2024 2:17:54 PM
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Looking somewhat abashed, Cyrion will approach the Countess. "I wonder if I might be so bold as to invite you to dinner. I haven't met anyone like you before, and would like to get to know you better. Especially if we are to stay close to your lands. I admit, those who held power where I came from we not kind to those under them. That is not what I have seen here. You do care about your people and what happens within it."

(ugh)

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday February 5th, 2024 5:18:26 PM
OOC: Dumb question, his WBL is around 32,000gp ... is that bad?

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Monday February 5th, 2024 8:11:23 PM
“Know what you mean, Cyrion. A pretty girl makes my heart go flippity flop.”

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday February 5th, 2024 9:42:42 PM
(OOC: Are we 12th level now?)

Asimov says, "Right...unless we have a dinner to plan I guess we should be moving on at some point."

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday February 5th, 2024 10:05:26 PM

Zeoll bows to both ladies and is grateful for their kind words, and says so.

"We arre grrateful to have been of serrvice," he says.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 7:06:07 AM
Cyrion steps forward and asks for a date?
Elron understands Cyrion’s impulse.
Asimov guesses the party should be moving on soon.
Zeoll bows to the ladies at their kind words.

Countess Hatred seems utterly flummoxed by the question, freezing up and staring at the warforged, while Lady Femmu and Jordan seem highly amused. The Demon guards glower balefully, and you get the feeling Cyrion just broke all kinds of protocol, but not in a way that gives the demons an excuse to attack.

”Oh, um, well, I guess, um, well I really do have an important meeting to go to, but maybe later tonight? I’ll send Jordan for you?”

After Cyrion responds she quickly makes an exit guards trailing her. Jordan leads the party off to the armories and treasuries so the party can claim their reward

(Yes, per the email everyone level up to 12 and put yourself at 108k total wealth)


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 7:34:15 PM
Claim their reward? Elron looks forward to a reward. What sort of reward? He hasn't the foggiest, but he's happy to go see.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 8:35:52 PM
Asimov picks something(s) for himself and Irony from the treasury (OOC will level up and update gear when have time)

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Tuesday February 6th, 2024 11:09:01 PM
Zeoll looks around the treasury with big eyes! So much to take in!

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 9:40:22 AM
Countess Hatred has a surprising amount of powerful magic items in her treasuries and armories. With them the party is able to upgrade their gear however they desire, finding the perfect items for themselves.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50'  d100=97 ; d100=56 ;
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 4:46:40 PM
In the treasury, the first thing Elron lays eyes on is. . . a large pearl (pearl of power, 8th level).

The treasurer confirms that it is of the appropriate value based on the orders he was given, but seems to find something funny about Elron's choice. As in, people are going to laugh at me for having this funny.

Next to the pearl on the table are a crystal ball (useless thing) and a headband (already got one). Beside the headband are some bracers. Elron takes the bracers. No one laughs at bracers.

Bracers of armor +8. . . Will detail out what on the character sheet.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 8:34:49 PM
Asimov swims through the treasure like a fictional wealthy duck if allowed to do so

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Thursday February 8th, 2024 3:27:02 AM

Mundhildur nudges Cyrion as they walk toward the treasury. "Did not know you had it in you, Cyrion. I'm impressed!"

She takes her time in the room, looking here and there, trying things on.

[My schedule is filled pretty close to the max for the next 5-6 days, including Sat/Sun. I may be able to do little until mid to late next week as far as treasure / leveling efforts. After that, I hope things ease off.]

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Thursday February 8th, 2024 7:30:18 AM
Elron claims a pearl and bracers
Asimov swims through the treasure like a duck.
Mundhildur is impressed by Cyrion and takes her time.

The meal goes… well? It’s lunch, not dinner, as the party arrived in the morning. There’s a nice spread, not too much, not too little, and the Countess seems kind of interested, but also really awkward. She seems to have no idea how to interact with a suiter and especially not a warforged who may or may not even have romantic designs on her.

Outside her audience hall, with the weird lighting, the near throne chair, and the intimidating guardians it quickly becomes evident that Countess Hatred is actually fairly young and not sure what to do in this entirely new situation.

Still it goes well enough and it’s obvious if Cyrion, or anyone in the party for that matter, wants to come back to visit again they’ll be well received. The rest of the party get their own private little meal courtesy of the Countess joined by Lady Femmu and Jordan, and afterwards it’s time to get going. Since the plague seems to be all over Lady Femmu leaves with the party.


Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle  d20+29=48 ;
Thursday February 8th, 2024 9:22:23 AM

At the breakfast: Zeoll enjoys the interactions and sings a song of celebration. Perform 48

In the treasury: Zeoll is especially happy to see some gear that is perfect or him. armor, a shield, a ring, an amulet, a headband.

When it is time to leave: The old liontaur is glad to be on the road again This little nation, with its prisons and evil-seeming culture, has grated on his free spirited nature. He asks Lady Femmu if she is a native of this place, and if she can tell him amything more about it and it's seeming contradictions.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Thursday February 8th, 2024 8:45:04 PM
Asimov enjoys the meal having Irony stand silent guardian as usual.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Thursday February 8th, 2024 9:19:00 PM
"Lady Femmu, we're so glad you're coming, you're gonna love Dani, I gotta say, just hearin' 'bout your legend'ry prowess has got us more excited than a rabbit in a carrot patch! Folks talk 'bout you like you're sun on a chilly morning—bright, warm, and bringin' hope. Now, Dani here, she's got a pesky disease, and we heard tell that you're th' maestro, th' virtuoso, th' grandmaster of th' healin' arts!" Elron punctuates his words with animated gestures, his eyes sparkling with admiration. "They say you've mended broken bones quicker'n a hiccup and cured ailments that had other healers scratchin' their heads like perplexed lizards. Dani here, she's got a heart as pure as a crystal spring, and we're trustin' you to be th' beacon that guides her through this storm." Elron, with a flourish, doffs an imaginary hat in Lady Femmu's direction. "So, Lady Femmu, you're like a shootin' star in our darkest night, and we're downright honored t' have you lend your expertise. If there's a cure to be found, I reckon it's in your hands. I'm more grateful than a cow in clover."

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Friday February 9th, 2024 9:00:14 AM
Zeoll sings, upgrades gear, and is glad to be on the road again once the party leaves
Asimov enjoys the meal
Elron is pleased the healer is coming and talks a lot about Dani’s history and what he hopes will happen.

Lady Femmu responds to Elron and Zeoll, ”I am not from the area, but I have passed through it before, many generations ago. It has changed a lot, it was a fairly normal kingdom before, but a few generations demon worshipers overthrew the government and run the country. People had to either convert, flee, or play along. Countess Hatred’s parents were human children when it happened, and her grandparents were executed for not supporting the demon worship.

Thus the whole family has had to play a tricky game of protecting their people, not upsetting the evils in charge, and not falling themselves into evil or demonic ploys. My understanding is they intentionally exposed themselves to demonic energies when Hatred was in the womb to birth a Tiefling. It made the entire family safer from accusations of opposing their demonic rulers, as they could just point to their daughter’s birth as evidence of their involvement with dark powers and she looked the part of a dark ruler in a demonic kingdom.”

The party reaches the little town with the Angry Chicken Inn. This is where the sister of the guard captain asked for their help, so they might want to let her know how things turned out.


Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Saturday February 10th, 2024 11:51:34 AM
Asimov says, "Let's tell the woman how we rescued her brother and then stop at the angry chicken for some more of that fried chicken.'

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh  d6=5 ;
Saturday February 10th, 2024 1:00:46 PM
Hp for Asimov: 5

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Saturday February 10th, 2024 2:54:24 PM
(OOC: I'm done leveling. Does anyone want to check?)

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Saturday February 10th, 2024 4:16:56 PM
The Angry Chicken. . . Elron told a joke there last time they were through, "Folks'll be expectin' anotha'. . . ". Elron thinks about this, he has a reputation to uphold here.



Th' renowned sage Scratchington -- an expert in religion -- walks into a bar... He suddenly sees stars spinning around t' form shapes, an' he feels as if he’s been struck by lightnin'. Then, while collapsed on th' ground, he sees Alemi himself staring down at him, asking, "Why did th' chicken go to th' seance?".

A day later, Scratchington wakes up in a bed t' see a healer looking at him. “Why did that happen?” Scratchington asks after explaining what he’d seen and felt.

“Oh, that’s all pretty standard for someone like you,” the healer responds.

“What do you mean, ‘someone like me’?” Scratchington asks, somewhat offended. . . The healer raises an eyebrow. “Someone who experienced head trauma from walking into an iron bar.”

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Monday February 12th, 2024 7:32:43 PM
Asimov wants some chicken and is ready to report to the sister about the captain.
Elron has a joke all prepared.

The party’s return causes a stir in the town as they made quite an impression their first time through. In fact is seems the town was so entertained by Elron last visit that they put their heads together to find or make the best joke they could in response to his.

Their chosen champion steps forward, a young lady with a mischievous grin. ”There once was a farm owned by a particularly grumpy farmer named Hagget. Near that farm lived a family of rabbits that were always trying to get at some of his prized crops as they were the most delicious plants in the area, a big part of why Hagget was so grumpy.

The eldest son of this rabbit family was named Foot. A big, strapping young buck he was both tough and fast, once fighting off a cat Hagget got to try to deal with the pests after his fine crops and evading so skillfully the farmer could never take him down with his rifle.

Now not being the most imaginative of creatures the 2nd son was simply named FootFoot. FootFoot joined Foot on one of his trips to the farm as a young kit and nearly got killed by the aforementioned cat, causing him to grow into a nervous and cautious sort. He usually avoided the farm, preferring less fine greenery over the risks the farmer brought but he’d indulge in anything Foot brought back on his escapades.

The third son, FootFootFoot, was still young at the time of our story, but he was by far the luckiest of the family. Every time he went out he’d stumble on some delicacy or noticed some predator just before it could attack and escape it. He was well loved and often invited on Foot’s escapades because of this.

One day Foot convinced FootFoot and FootFootFoot to join him on a raid on the farm. FootFoot didn’t want to go of course, but FootFootFoot assured them with his luck they’d spot every trap before they stumble into it, and Foot bragged he could beat up any cat the farmer had to defend the crop, so reluctantly FootFoot joined the others.

And indeed it went well. FootFootFoot spotted trap after trap before they stumbled into it while Foot’s mere presence made the cat slink away rather then engage the group. Slowly FootFoot began to relax, and he raided the carrots with Foot while FootFootFoot indulged in the cabbages. They were well fed and off the farm before the farmer finished tending to his morning chores.

The next day though Foot got really ill. And I mean REALLY ill. Before the family knew it he died, and everyone was upset. FootFoot was particularly freaked out, but wouldn’t say why to anyone until finally FootFootFoot got FootFoot alone and asked him if he was ok.

“Oh, FootFootFoot I’m so worried, I’m worried that Foot ate a bad carrot.”

“A bad carrot? Foot, Hagget has the finest crops in the area, he’d never had bad carrots!”

“But FootFootFoot, he’s always trying to get rid of us and he’s always getting smarter and oh gosh oh no I, I ate from the same carrot!”

“FootFoot, calm down. We can’t lose you. We’ve got one Foot in the grave already.”


Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Monday February 12th, 2024 8:00:25 PM
Cyrion was caught off guard by Lady Hatred taking him up on his offer. He politely ate small amounts of food and drink. He was hoping to perhaps turn this in to something long term, as he finds her interesting and rather attractive. Following they're meal, Cyrion seems lost in thought when Mund nudges him. Looking at Mund he asks back, "Outside of eating, how does a male court a female on this world? Where I came from, there were no such options or opportunities." Joining his friends in the treasury, Cyrion finds a few items in a corner covered in dust and some small amount of debris. He finds a two handed sword which makes him whistle. Easing the blade from its scabbard, it seems to glow with an inner light, as though it recognizes Cyrion, then the light fades. Cyrion places this new sword in his sheath, and leaves Carver as a replacement. Moving around the table he finds a prism-shaped green and white stone. Lifting it from the table, it tugs itself out of Cyrion's hand, and begins spinning around his head, nearly invisible to the naked eye. In a small leather box he finds some healing potions, and adds them to his collection.

Zeoll (AC22, HP75 of 90) | Bill the Eagle (AC21, HP68 of 68) | Cayzle 
Monday February 12th, 2024 10:25:01 PM
While enjoying the merriment, Zeoll seeks out the sister of the guard captain to relate to her all that has happened.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Monday February 12th, 2024 11:51:55 PM
Asimov accompanies Zeoll to visit the sister.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Tuesday February 13th, 2024 7:05:49 PM
"The Foot Clan, huh? I think I heard of 'em. Too bad Lady Femmu wasn't there to fix'm up." Elron enjoys the evening.

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 7:48:32 AM
Cyrion is caught off guard by Hatred’s acceptance. He upgrades his gear and asks Mundhildur about courting practices in this world.
Zeoll and Asimov track down the captain’s sister.
Elron thinks he’s heard of the foot clan.

The party finds the captain’s sister and report. She’s incredibly grateful. ”I’m sure I’ll get a letter the next time a supply ship heads out there.

With all quests turned into the quest givers the party’s time in Lady Hatred’s lands has come to an end. It’s just a few day’s travel back to home and proper rest.


Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 66/94 | AC: 24 | DR: 2/-- | Move: 50' 
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 7:49:40 PM
Elron isn't the courtly type, or he'd figure out what message to get to Master Lockridge and how to get it to him. But that's Zeoll's department, so Elron asks Zeoll what he's going to do.

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 10:38:29 PM
Cyrion waits and practices with his new sword, putting it through his normal attack and defense postures ... all the while he is wracking his brain on something to give to Lady Hatred before he leaves.

Ironic Asimov(23/13/21; 87 HP; CMD 20) Armor (42/53 HP; Hardness 5) -- Hugh 
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 11:19:37 PM
Asimov prepares to enjoy the trip back

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Thursday February 15th, 2024 7:07:53 AM
I'm going to level this weekend

Cyrion the Black HP 74/91 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 | DR: 4/ while has focus 
Thursday February 15th, 2024 4:43:05 PM
I updated his character sheet and fixed his info bar

Know: Psionics

Autohypnosis

I added a tab with the description of his Racial and Psionic Feats

I copied and pasted Zeoll's charts for Stats and HP, and updated them

Sword - So according to WBL, he can't have any 1 item worth more than 50% of his WBL ... so with his sword, If it drops to a +3 weapon, that puts it at 50K, or at a +2 would be 32K - either way is fine with me, means I can find him someting else that might keep him and his friends alive

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map 
Thursday February 15th, 2024 8:54:28 PM
I mean that seems more like a guideline then an actual rule. Putting half your wealth into damage can be nice but his AC and saves will fall behind and might go down really fast.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Friday February 16th, 2024 1:56:18 PM

Guys - I am getting so swamped it hurts. Hope things will begin to lighten up in the near future...

Mitch - The Twins combat Tunnel Map  d100=41 ; d100=31 ; d10=10 ; d10=8 ; d10=5 ;
Sunday February 18th, 2024 2:39:53 AM
I think I have successfully leveled. I probably missed something, I usually do.

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 113/113 | AC: 26 | DR: 3/-- + 5/magic | SR: 17 | Move: 60' 
Sunday February 18th, 2024 9:51:09 PM
Ooc: still working on Elron's upgrade. Had a busy weekend. Might get done tonight.

Edited: Updated Elron stats for the moment, until someone finds problems with the sheet. . .

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Monday February 19th, 2024 4:29:18 AM
Still in the swamp...

Asimov - HP 96/96 AC 18/13/16 CMD 23 & Irony HP 53/53 AC 31/13/28 Hardness 6 CMD 23 -- Hugh 
Wednesday February 21st, 2024 8:34:09 PM
I'll take a look at Mitch's sheet oer the weekend

Mitch - The Twins 
Saturday February 24th, 2024 11:39:41 AM
Updated Header

Mitch - The Twins HP 141/141 AC 35/18/30 CMD 37 
Saturday February 24th, 2024 12:30:11 PM
Hugh and I have reviewed each other's sheets.

Asimov - HP 96/96 AC 19/14/17 CMD 24 & Irony HP 53/53 AC 31/13/28 Hardness 6 CMD 23 -- Hugh 
Saturday February 24th, 2024 12:35:26 PM
I also reviewed Mitch's and he reveiwed mine and that is why my header is updated again b/c my AC / CMD changed because my math was off on my equipment and I had to hustle to free up 5k so I could buy a Dusty Rose Prism ioun stone and then my wealth was roughly where it was when I had the +4 cloak of resistance I couldn't afford

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 113/113 | AC: 26 | DR: 3/-- + 5/magic | SR: 17 | Move: 60' 
Monday February 26th, 2024 7:38:26 PM
Elron pops in just long enough to say, "There was these two cows chowin' down on a hillside. One looks at th'other an' says, Hey, have you heard about this mad cow disease? Th'other cow looks at th' first an' says, Yeah, but what's that got t' do with us unicorns?"

Zeoll 
Monday February 26th, 2024 9:36:31 PM
Zeoll's sheet is entirely up to date.

Getting the module ready, sorry for the delay.

Zeoll 
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 9:17:38 PM
Kim, I'm sending you the first part of the module tonight. As soon as you are ready, we can begin.

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 10 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 0/99 
Friday March 1st, 2024 6:15:04 AM

Friends... I hope to lay down the first post of the new module on Tuesday next week. And I hope to have Mundhildur updated soon, so as to catch up to the rest of you!

(Soon to be) DM Kim

Asimov - HP 96/96 AC 19/14/17 CMD 24 & Irony HP 53/53 AC 31/13/28 Hardness 6 CMD 23 -- Hugh 
Monday March 4th, 2024 5:13:35 AM
(OOC: oooooh)

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 11 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 99/99 
Tuesday March 5th, 2024 1:17:30 AM

Friends - Life has dropped quite a bit on me in the past few days, and my time is atm highly constrained. Our restart will be slightly delayed - apologies! Will mention here and in email asap when I can lay down the first posts (and know I have enough in reserve to get through the first several days).

-Kim

Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 11 (7'4") (Kim) AC 22 Touch 16 FF20 HP 99/99 
Sunday March 17th, 2024 11:51:08 PM

I think I am going to have to bow out of DMing here for now. Apologies.

Am taking two classes (and a third starting up soon). Working part time in IT. Also doing tech things for a historical museum (moving from ancient PCs up into the Cloud, with a medievalist or two kicking and screaming, and several others cheering), and doing a variety of things for our church. And interviewing here and there.

Please forgive me for taking so long to come to this conclusion. I *have* been trying to develop the scene Cayzle so kindly gave me... and then enter a combination of interruption overload and stumbling over the process. I really appreciate good DMs. I used to DM. Too far out of practice. Lo siento much!

Zeoll 
Monday March 18th, 2024 5:36:29 AM
Okay, thanks Kim. Lord knows I have been busy as hecks from time to time. Happens to all of us.

You guys want to continue? Or should we call it a day and go on hiatus?

Elron -- SteveM -- HP: 113/113 | AC: 26 | DR: 3/-- + 5/magic | SR: 17 | Move: 60' 
Monday March 18th, 2024 9:28:00 PM
Good question. I am not in position to volunteer to DM at the moment.

Zeoll 
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 12:15:55 AM
If we want to go forward, I can DM.

Asimov - HP 96/96 AC 19/14/17 CMD 24 & Irony HP 53/53 AC 31/13/28 Hardness 6 CMD 23 -- Hugh 
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 2:50:09 AM
I vote to move forward. I probably could DM too if need be but if Cayzle has this then I'm fine letting him have the chair.

Mitch - The Twins HP 141/141 AC 35/18/30 CMD 37 
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 8:52:43 AM
Same. I worry if we stop then we'll never start up again so if we have someone willing to DM then lets continue.

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