OddHolme and the Dancing Hut - DM SteveK Wednesday January 10th, 2024 7:10:33 AM
Danko and Yrul have both volunteered to stay in the Dancing Hut. As an extra precaution, Nira suggests keeping the door open as other Tide members leave and return. That job will have to be for the heroes not moving about.
Yrul remembers the Spinning Wheel and that, now with the Hut able to deliver the Tide to Dirt City, she now has a place (i.e. Tide House) to safely secure it until she can complete her delivery to Tishe' Weaver.
Hmerrin is really happy about finding such an obscure thing in the bric-a-brac, and agrees with the elf-girl that making an assessment of OddHolme before attuning the door to Dirt City is a good idea.
As Desdichado wonders where the door will open up to at Tide House, Hmerrin, Nira, and Ramirez open the front door and see it is full dark, but the outline of OddHolme is visible in light from the two moons.
Standing at the door is a dwarf, holding a paper parcel. "Um, package from the Catacombs for Danko Pureheart, The Tide, current address Baba Yaga's Dancing Hut?"
Hmerrin calls out, and as the team approaches closer, people begin to wearily come out of the huts that are still intact. The heroes remember that, after the battle with Yolpova and the Hut, they had made an assessment of the settlement (2 huts destroyed, 1 damaged, no one hurt, everyone is VERY happy with the Tide), and even had a meal with the villagers before going inside the Dancing Hut.
It turns out that everything that happened inside the Hut had no affect whatsoever on anything outside the Hut. Why, it's been less than 15 minutes since the heroes went inside!
Fatigue is starting to sink in. It has been a very long day...
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Wednesday January 10th, 2024 11:54:10 AM
"I can just curl up here and grab a quick nap." Offered Yrul. The temperature inside the hut was far more bearable, nor was it overly bright. Of course, the spinning wheel would have to be safely stowed first. She sighed. Perhaps someone a lot stronger than her could help with that task.
"Can someone fetch that spinning wheel thingy, please. It's kind of important." She asked of those heading out into the village.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Wednesday January 10th, 2024 12:06:40 PM
With two volunteers looking after the hut, Gaffer makes way to his way to the main room of Tide House and stokes a fire in the place.
After a spot of whisky, he shifts to a cat and falls asleep in the warm glow, making a mental note to check on the garden in the morning before they head out.
[DM Clarificationthe front door may only be attuned to one location at a time: currently OddHolme. No one can get to Tide House until they 'change' the front door to Dirt City. And once NOT attuned to OddHolme, the heroes may never be able to get back using the Hut.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 140/217 AC:39 T:21 FF:33 CMD:48) Wednesday January 10th, 2024 5:48:50 PM
"Fetch the wheel thingy. Right."
Hmerrin starts into Oddholme. Stops. Turns around.
"Now nobody be taking that hut anywhere while I'm gone," he admonishes. Playfully admonishes. Well, sort of playfully. Cause its an awfully long walk/swim back.
The fighter will jog to Tishe's room, and manhandle the wheel back to the hut.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Wednesday January 10th, 2024 7:07:40 PM
Desdichado is still bone tired and can't wait until they can get home for some rest.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 126/150 CMD32 Wednesday January 10th, 2024 7:50:39 PM
Since he is already there, Ramirez helps Hmerrin move the spinning wheel.
Is there anything else we need to do at Oddholme?
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 135/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Thursday January 11th, 2024 2:31:22 AM
Nira is more than happy to shut the door to Oddholme and open it up to Dirt City. It's has been an extraordinarily long day and she could use a rest. Then a cup of tea and some time with some of these books.
She uses one of her two remaining heal spells to put a charge into the staff to try and keep it from draining too much. Tomorrow she'll be able to add another.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 132/132 Thursday January 11th, 2024 6:37:57 AM
" Set course Ms. Nira. To Dirt City ! "
Goodbye OddHolme, Hello Dirt City! - DM SteveK Thursday January 11th, 2024 7:12:18 AM
Everyone is bone tired and looking forward to a rest back in Dirt City... has it really been only this morning that they left? [DM comment on the tabletop would be: "Are you SURE you want to attune the Hut's door to Dirt City while Hmerrin and Ramirez are in OddHolme?" Instead of dragging this out and possible losing the two heroes for a while, the DM is going to assume everyone took the hint and waited until all heroes were back in the Hut.]
Before that happens, however, Hmerrin and Ramirez are in OddHolme picking up and lugging back Tishe's Spinning Wheel for Yrul. After a little more than a half hour [DM Note: where we would normally roll for Fatigue 2 more times at DC 18 and DC 19], the Spinning Wheel is on the floor of the Red Room. Nira closes the Hut's door, attunes it to Dirt City, and opens it again.
In front of the heroes is the darkened but familiar (to all except Yrul) scene of the Tide House courtyard. They can see Gaffer's Tree in the center, the wall with the main entrance to the right, the mansion to the left, and the wall with Sunny's Sewing School and Cinzi's home (the night guard) opposite them. Everyone but Danko and Yrul wearily steps through the door, and can see the Hut's doorway is appearing like an additional door on the fourth wall of the courtyard, just about inbetween Mazea's Leatherworks and the home of Jasper and Posie (the inside staff).
Cinzi is making his rounds with staff and lantern. "Eh? Who's that? Ah, Mistress Nira and all! Beg pardon, but I didn't see you come in. Gate is locked for the night. Almost middle night, and all's well."
............
The heroes can take to thier beds, and start any actions for the morning.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Thursday January 11th, 2024 7:26:08 AM
"Oh, thank you, thank you!" Gushed Yrul. "That was very good of you to bring the spinning wheel. You should probably have a sit down now." Yrul then looked at the spinning wheel. Maybe Tishe could come collect it. She didn't fancy the idea of dragging it around a city.
Upon arrival she did not exit, but looked in wonder at the scene. That tree so needed a LOT of ribbons hanging from it: colourful ribbons. She thought. Still, of more immediate concern was keeping doors open - that is, maintaining possession of the chicken coop. "I don't mind staying in here." She offered. Was that still necessary? She had no clue.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Thursday January 11th, 2024 1:22:20 PM
Desdichado nods toward Yrul. "I understand, better safe than sorry. And it's probably hard meeting a lot of new people. Everyone is very friendly here, though, and we have plenty of room if you change your mind. Would you like something to eat? I bet it would be pretty easy to convince Tombo to whip you up something even this late. We could bring it out to you?"
After making whatever arrangements are necessary, he heads to his room and gets some much needed sleep.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=38 ; Thursday January 11th, 2024 4:58:57 PM
As the door attunes and Tide House appears before them, Gaffer snaps out of his day dream and steps out into the courtyard. "At ease Cinzi, we didn't mean to startle you." Gaffer reassures the guard.
He looks up to the sky, sighs a little to himself, mustering the remainder of his energy. "I'm going to do a quick fly over the city before hitting the hay." It's a tradition he maintains for himself, not to forget about the cities welfare while they are so often away from it.
Gaffer shifts into a hawk and takes to the sky. He'll fly the shortest route he can to touch on each of the cities districts, keeping an eye for signs of trouble or significant change, and come swiftly back to rest.
[i]----- Perception: 38
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 126/150 CMD32 Thursday January 11th, 2024 6:33:32 PM
Ramirez takes advantage and gets some much needed rest at his room at Tide House. In the morning, he takes a trip to the Catacombs to place an order. Once they leave Dirt City and go back to the Hut, he may not get another chance.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 140/217 AC:39 T:21 FF:33 CMD:48) Thursday January 11th, 2024 9:23:38 PM
Hmerrin is fighting the fatigue now. Which means everyone else is likely near the end of their ropes.
"Hit the sack," he encourages the others.
The man takes his own advice, and crashes hard.
In the morning, he makes his way to a certain tavern to let a certain fellow know he'd like to drop in on the WLA house. Looking for WLA training
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Friday January 12th, 2024 5:09:27 AM
"Oh, yes please." Yrul smiled in delight. "Some food would be most welcome. Um...I'm not really much of a meat eater though; so fruit and vegetables would be wonderfully. Oh, and mushrooms - I love mushrooms. Once I'm rested, there's a few things I'll need to collect from the Catacombs and then I'll be able to think about what comes next." It was all so exciting, she doubted that she'd actually be able to sleep, but with Snickit and Dabz snoring loudly (in her head) she'd soon fall asleep.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 132/132 Friday January 12th, 2024 6:29:02 AM
Danko drops bone tired into his bed.
The next morning, he dresses and goes to find the others.
ooc> I'll be going back to the Catacombs to sell off some fear. After some recalculating, Danko is in the negative following his recent purchases
Good Morning, Dirt City! - DM SteveK Friday January 12th, 2024 9:11:44 AM
Gaffer, as tired as he is, transforms as a hawk and takes wing into the night sky. Even with low-light vision of a hawk, Gaffer can't see much, and his darkvision is no good more than 60' above the city. And what he can see hasn't changed... after all, they left this morning! [DMNote: the entire last adventure starting from leaving Dirt City to visit the dragons Vyrnix and Warp took less than one day.]
Everyone else gets some much needed sleep, with Yrul putting in a request for breakfast. Cinzi takes out his nightwatch booklet and a stub of pencil. "Right." ............
The Tide, and Gaffer when he finally gets in, sleep the sleep of the just, and wonderful breakfast smells start wafting up the stair mid-morning. When folks wander in, it looks like Posie has outdone herself: a huge casserole of sausages, whipped eggs, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese has pride of place in the center of the serving table, but large bowls and decanters line the rest of the board. Some have fruit, some granola, some a creamy yoghurt, and the pitchers have water or juice or sweet tea.
There are also Catacombs packages for Nira and Danko.
Yrul hears a knock on the Hut door, and standing there is a older gnome with a tray containing a plate of sliced carrots, mushrooms, and sugar beets; a small bow with an apple, a pear, and some figs; and a larger bowl of hot and ready sauteed mushrooms with just the right amount of salt and pepper. There is also three covered mugs of water, fruit juice, and sweetened tea. "Mornin' ma'am, I'm Jasper. Me an' me wife, Posie, take care of Tide House and the heroes when they are in residence. Cinzi, he's the night man, left us a note that said 'new one. no meat. yes shrooms'. Hope this is what you are used to! If not, you leave me a message, and I'll get it to Posie. Yes sir, them Tide are the best thing that's happened to Dirt City in a generation."
While some go to the Catacombs, Hmerrin takes a wander route that eventually ends up in a particular tavern in the City Below. It always changes, but the experienced fighter can follow the clues until he is sitting at table with Walker. The wiley WLA chapter house manager feigns a conversation with Hmerrin, and then nods. "I suppose if you want to talk to my Spitboy on Tide business, I can't stop you." The information is enough for Hmerrin to go into the kitchen and over to the fireplace. The boy at the spit turns out to be a halfling wizard that casts Dimension Door and delivers Hmerrin to the secret WLA hideout.
And there is a Catacombs package for Hmerrin.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 150/150 CMD32 Friday January 12th, 2024 7:13:49 PM
The breakfast looks wonderful and Ramirez digs in, sampling a bit of everything. Always go well fed into adventures, right? Thank you Jasper, and Posie, this helps a lot.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Friday January 12th, 2024 7:54:48 PM
"Thank you. You've really outdone yourself with this! That was one of the busiest days in memory for a long while and this food hits just the spot."
As the TidePack digs in, Desdichado keeps one eye toward the courtyard. He wouldn't at all be surprised if Darmious Fox were to show up soon.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Saturday January 13th, 2024 5:29:46 AM
"Oh, Jasper, you are too gracious. Thank Posie for me as well. This looks like nan absolute feast. I suspect that I shan't need to eat again for at least a week." Yrul skipped and danced around Jasper in her excited anticipation of tucking into the glorious repast. The Tide were clearly a lot better known than she was, but that suited her fine. You just couldn't do your best shadow-dancing with the eyes of the world upon you.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) Sunday January 14th, 2024 2:11:07 PM
Hmerrin tucks into breakfast with vengeance. Several helpings of the casserole later, he pushes away from the table with a contented sigh. "Thanks Posie. That hit the spot."
And he needs it too. Following the lead of Walker and the "spitboy", he presents a bag of gold to the good folks at the WLA, and submits to some intensive training. Giving enough to get to Hero Class, training for Alertness and Heroic Recovery feats. Updated sheet available for re-review
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Sunday January 14th, 2024 6:22:51 PM
It takes Nira a little while to get to sleep. She was completely exhausted but still had much on her mind.
When she wakes, Nira is ready to tuck into breakfast. She takes a good serving of fruit and yoghurt and some tea. She keeps her plate well clear of the mushrooms though. Not because she's allergic or anything, but ugh, the taste.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 132/132 Monday January 15th, 2024 6:25:22 AM
Danko unwraps his new toys. The powerful looking staff feels right in his hands. He takes a few swings in the air with it showing that it's not just a sorcere's item of power but also a weapon.
He tooks the equally impressive rod in his belt and readies his day.
Next couple of days in Dirt City - DM SteveK Monday January 15th, 2024 9:50:48 AM
Hmerrin takes a couple days of intense training at the WLA. His experiences have prepped him to mostly have the skills for a couple of new abilities, the young man just needed some pointers as a catalyst.
The Tide House staff go about their daily chores, although Posie in particular is tickled pink at all the compliments! During the day, heroes get friendly waves from Sunny, Mazea, and Tombo, as well as visitors to each of their establishments.
The heroes are free to look into whatever they may be interested in for a couple days, at least long enough for Hmerrin to get done with his training.
……
Tide have the initiative.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Monday January 15th, 2024 10:27:15 AM
Gaffer passes the days mostly on the roof of Tide House, tending to the gardens up there and giving himself time to relax.
Their search has gone on for years and there is something very peaceful about a few days of rest when their goal is in sight and at no risk of slipping away.
He does spend one afternoon outside of the city, away from any prying eyes.Inspired by Danko's recent appearance as a Dragon against the Hut, Gaffer wants to try it himself before the big battle. A few hours of Shapechange should give him ample time to get used to the new form, gold scales shimmering in the fading sun.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 150/150 CMD32 Monday January 15th, 2024 5:37:24 PM
Ramirez spends the days wandering the town, sampling food at the many taverns and Inns, observing the people going about their usual day, and generally just burning into memory a reminder of what it is the Tide is going to be fighting for.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Monday January 15th, 2024 6:46:50 PM
Desdichado sticks near to Tide House, quietly contemplating what's coming next, keeping an eye on the hut and talking with Jasper and the others or any visitors who come by the Buttering Ram.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) Monday January 15th, 2024 7:26:23 PM
Hmerrin rises painfully from the sleeping mat in the corner of a dark room in the WLA house. The alertness training wasn't bad. But this 'little bit of poison' before breakfast was another thing altogether.
The fighter splashes water on his face, sighs, gears up, and steps out to face whatever his trainer has in store.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Tuesday January 16th, 2024 4:49:13 AM
Nira is focused on preparing for their next trip as best she can, recasting some spells and trying to get precious charges back in the healing staff.
"Since we have time, perhaps I should cast a few divinations to see if the gods have any suggestions for our next journey? Thoughts on what to ask?"
"Also, since it looks like we're heading to the jungle, are there any scrolls or potions that might be useful?"
---------- Things Nira will get up to... - Cast a Heal spell into the Healing Staff each day - Recast Contingency (Cast Freedom of Movement when Nira thinks 'Help! I'm stuck!') - Use Miracle to duplicate Programmed Image (An illusory wall of iron will surround Nira when she says 'Wall of Iron!'. Only covers her square) - Use Miracle (multiple times) to duplicate Continual Flame on some coins and give 1 to each party member - Use Yrul's Scroll to add her to the Telepathic Bond - Last minute CC visit
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday January 16th, 2024 5:04:41 AM
OOC: The computer had a major malfunction. There is still much to be fixed, but at least I can now get back.
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Yrul spared little thought to what lay ahead. She had always been a spare of the moment type and nothing had altered that. So it was: she rose late, but stayed up late. Dancing filled her nights and practicing her shadowiness was also high on the agenda. Those and eating mushrooms. The mushrooms came in wildly varied forms, from seps, to Chantrelle, to oyster and field.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 132/132 Tuesday January 16th, 2024 6:42:37 AM
Danko also practices his spells.
He leaves the city and finds a large out of the spot away from prying eyes. He casts And changes his form into a huge dragon... not a large one as before... this form is HUGE!
Danko takes to the air and practices flying in this form... occasionaly breathing a stream of lightning....
{ This will do } Danko says to himself { This will do indeed.... }
Next couple of days in Dirt City - DM SteveK Tuesday January 16th, 2024 7:53:01 AM
(ooc: won't be able to move on until all PC sheets are updated/approved. Currently tracking that Danko is ready for review but Dan or Steve hasn't reviewed yet, and Ramirez and Desdichado need updating.) ...........
The Tide tend to their own affairs, some enjoying this calm before the storm and some preparing for the storm.
Gaffer tends his gardens (which thrive under his direct care), but does give a day over to secretly turning into a gold dragon! When he is done for the day, he hears some applause. Emerging from her tree is a dryad, and there were a couple of pixies hidden in her leaves. "Strong magics, man of nature, worthy of a hero."
Ramirez spends the days wandering the town, sampling food at the many taverns and Inns, observing the people going about their usual day. But this is Dirt City, and 'usual' rarely comes into it! Things are as the bard imagines it while in Moontown, the Midnight Bazaar, or the Full Moon Market: even Dockside, Wardd's Ward, and the Backstab Quarter aren't that bad during the day. But he picks up tails who follow and watch him when he is in Cloaktown, Dartville, Blade City, Smuggler City, or Wolfpack. And there isn't a single inn, tavern, or even food stall in Grubbertown or The Burn.
Desdichado sticks near to Tide House, frequenting the Buttered Ram, and talking with the people who live and visit the small community. Tombo more than happily shows the paladin to his best table, a location where anyone walking in can immediately see the armored champion. There are no problems. In fact, by the second hour, Dez has attracted a steady stream of visitors who want to be seen having a drink or talking with him! And during the afternoons, children crowd close asking for another story about his adventures. What he hasn't gotten is his half-expected visit from a Foxx.
Hmerrin finds his body and mind learning that there are more to his limits and awareness. A daily poison is a lovely cordial in the morning! And yet, learning how to control and use the magical atonement now encased within his WLA badge is something the fighter has seldom had to experience!
Nira takes four days to cast seven Miracles, saving the last one for her Programmed Image, she doesn't even need a 25gp piece of jade! That also gives her four more charges to her Staff of Healing. The elf-girl takes the time to ask her friends what other preparations they think they may need in a jungle environment.
Yrul enjoys speaking with Jasper, and the other permanent residents of Tide House find time over the next couple of days. Sunny the human woman who innocuously asks if Hmerrin has a romantic interest. Mazea, a dwarf woman who gives her a sample of her leatherwork, a new belt pouch expertly worked. Cinzi gives a curt nod whenever he sees the surface drow. And Posie provides mushrooms! But Yrul notices that while Posie is a good cook and no two dishes are exactly the same, there is a lack of variety on the type of mushrooms: only Buttons, Creminis, or Portobello.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Tuesday January 16th, 2024 4:25:36 PM
"I've been thinking about the jungle, too, Nira. Other than some environmental protections like Endure Elements, I don't know what to expect. I've never been to the jungle but I'm assuming it's very humid. And the places is likely to be swarming with raks. I guess we should be prepared for that as well."
(OOC: I haven't received a mail about what Desdichado needs to update.) (DM SteveK: my apologies, I didn't see your email that you were ready for review.)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) Tuesday January 16th, 2024 5:42:19 PM
Hmerrin returns to Tide House on the third day. He demures if anyone asks where he's been, only telling the Tide "WLA stuff" when out of earshot of everyone else.
He frowns thoughtfully at Nira's question. "Why do we think it'll be a jungle?" he asks.
"If we are, I guess jungles are full of poisonous critters, right? Maybe repel bugs or cure poison."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 150/150 CMD32 Tuesday January 16th, 2024 6:28:25 PM I think I'll pick up a wand of endure elements, jungles can be uncomfortably warm, and we should avoid the issues we had with the Sargrass Plains.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Tuesday January 16th, 2024 8:31:07 PM
Gaffer promises to return and visit the Dryads and Pixies once his current mission is done. He is certiainly excited to know that there are their kind living close to the city, something he did not know of before.
As to preparations for the jungle, Gaffer adds "I'll prepare a couple spells for vermin, animals and plants that we may come across. "
That said, he has other concerns as well. "Do we have a way to find the Raks once we arrive. Or any idea how large the plane might be?"
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Wednesday January 17th, 2024 5:28:54 AM "When I looked through the door I could see a lush, tropical forest, wild and yet manicured. Some sort of jungle environment" Nira explains to Hmerrin.
Between her regular spells, domain spell and bonded item, Nira churns out 4 miracles a day and has her preparations done in practically no time. On the third day she uses her Miracle spells to cast some Divinations...
"Are the rakshasa expecting us on their plane or will we have the element of surprise?" "What is the most prevalent energy type on the rakshasa plane?" "What creatures other than rakshasa are most prevalent on the rakshasa plane?"
---------------- Use Miracle spells to duplicate Divination. Chance of a correct divination is 90% to be rolled by the DM. "If the die roll fails, you know the spell failed, unless specific magic yielding false information is at work."
Planning for a Jungle - DM SteveK d100=55 d100=97 d100=73 d100=31 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 7:09:06 AM
Nira finds she is only able to cast 2 Miracles per day, her anticipated boost from her wizardly bond and immortal-granted domain spells unavailable. Maybe Lady Sorrow is being fickle. Maybe there is some other superstition from the Crones of the South that is incomplete. Whatever the reason, it takes the elf-girl 4 days to complete her preparations.
It takes Nira 2 more days to cast Miracle-enhanced Divinations (her second one failed the first attempt.)
"Are the rakshasa expecting us on their plane or will we have the element of surprise?" Rakshasa are not waiting for the Tided, whether surprised is undecided.
"What is the most prevalent energy type on the rakshasa plane?" Like unto the Wold, a balance enfold.
"What creatures other than rakshasa are most prevalent on the rakshasa plane?" Like unto the Wold, a balance enfold.
The others start concentrating on plans for the jungle environment seen by all of them from the still liquid in the Hut's Cauldron. (At the end of the Ritual, the Cauldron's bubbling liquid went as still as glass, and two images were shown: one was the courtyard of Tide House, and the other was a junglescape. The front door had still opened on OddHolme.) Upon the reminder, Yrul takes a gander at the Cauldron and sees the image of the Tide House courtyard is gone... only the image of the jungle remains.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 7:44:52 AM
Yrul quietly postulates that once they visit the jungle realm, that image will also vanish. As to that jungle, hopefully it wouldn't be as inhospitable as the oppressive heat of the Sargrass. Certainly most jungles were not brightly lit, by dint of a healthy tree canopy. That tree canopy could often inhibit growth on the forest floor; so travelling might not be that arduous, excepting for the proliferation of toxic and venomous insects, snakes and amphibians. She really didn't have any protection against such things. She'd have to rely on the others if something as nasty as that happened. Yet even such thoughts couldn't dampen her excitement at actually getting to go somewhere that wasn't brightly lit!
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) Wednesday January 17th, 2024 5:12:31 PM
Hmerrin nods at the recollection of the jungle scene and mentally moves on to other tasks.
He's ready. But they need to wait for Nira to finish her prep.
The fellow passes the time training in the morning, and then looping around the neighborhood of Tide House. He's got a jones to build something and wanders about looking for a carpentry opportunity.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 150/150 CMD32 Wednesday January 17th, 2024 7:05:47 PM
Ramirez cleans up around Tide house. He doesn't want to leave a mess behind when the team heads out.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Wednesday January 17th, 2024 7:50:11 PM
"Hot weather, dangerous animals, and crazy outsiders who want us dead. What a great trip we have planned!" mutters Desdichado as he makes final preparations as well.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Wednesday January 17th, 2024 9:10:46 PM
"As long as we're not walking into a trap, I'm happy." Gaffer chuckles. "Perhaps we should all go on an actual, quest free, trip once this is done."
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Thursday January 18th, 2024 2:27:57 AM
Nira considers the responses to her divinations. Nothing stood out as terribly concerning, which may be concerning in itself.
"I think I'm as ready as I can be" she lets the others know "The healing staff is back up to 10 charges and I've got my new equipment packed and ready to go."
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Thursday January 18th, 2024 6:39:18 AM
Danko, staff of power in hand, rod of absoption safely tucked in his belt, joins the others.
" Ready"
As Long as its not a Trap - DM SteveK Thursday January 18th, 2024 7:01:33 AM
The fickleness of Lady Sorrow seems to have disappeared, and Nira feels she has her full compliment of magical reserves ready. Maybe it has something to do with being in a city mostly dedicated to Wardd, and that luck god didn't appreciate another luck immortal supporting her witch.
No matter, the heroes are as prepared as they feel they can be, and some are itching to 'get on with it'.
And so, they gather in the early morning hours after another breakfast by Posie, and get ready to go into the Hut. Rooms are cleaned, some woodworking done, some training and relaxation.
........... ooc: DM is looking to see if anyone wants to cast preparation spells or other readiness things before they want to go into the Hut...
ooc: I am tracking Danko and Desdichado are ready for review. Need Ramirez review or we can't go into combat.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Thursday January 18th, 2024 10:41:03 AM
Yrûl didn't think that there was really very much she could do. She knew that jungles were very wet places for the most part: they were called rainforests for a reason, but she travelled light and wasn't unduly troubled by being wet. Snickit and Dabz would likely complain though. As to her new friends - the flying, crystalline insects (ioun stones), she figured they'd be just fine. After all, jungles were full of insects. Maybe they'd make some friends.
To say that Yrûl#s imagination sometimes got the better of her was a gross understatement.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Thursday January 18th, 2024 10:52:34 AM
Gaffer returns to the hut. He can feel the pangs of nervousness beginning to build and finds himself checking on Vyrnix's amulet to ensure himself it's still there. His gear is all checked and in good condition. Spells prepared and hopefully prepared for most of what they might run into.
He waits inside for the others, seeing if the spirits of the beige room can prepare him some tea in the meantime.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Thursday January 18th, 2024 6:32:18 PM
Desdichado thanks Posie again and searches out the residents of Tide House to say goodbyes before heading into the Hut. Only a day had passed before with the team being away. How long would they be gone this time?
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 150/150 CMD32 Thursday January 18th, 2024 8:10:46 PM
OOC- apologies to all for holding things up. sheet will be sent tomorrow night
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) Thursday January 18th, 2024 8:46:39 PM
Hmerrin collects his stuff and heads into the hut.
He doesn't prep anything. Based on last time, the hut has a habit of dispelling everything anyway.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Friday January 19th, 2024 6:29:24 AM
Danko, with an ample supplies of delicious carrots, is ready to go.
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