DM Shane P Wednesday April 4th, 2018 9:18:21 PM
OOC: Sorry guys, work has started back up and I have to make my posts earlier now.
Owen begins to get the party together, but maybe gets his directions mixed up as to where you are headed.
Mack: seedy back allies, cut throats and thieves, but also some really neat mushrooms growing on a dung heap. perhaps the magic kind.
Atlas: you armor feels good, it almost seems you can feel it pulse with the life of the Sargrass.
Armand: comments on the soberness of a sailor, ponders if he should stay or go, and puzzles the timing of the captains return. as he ponders these things there is a shout from down the dock and the sailor at the desk jumps up I'll be the son of a prairie pig! It's the Captain! AND E'S GOT MARK WITH HIM! HEY FELLAS, MOVE YOUR TAILS, THE CAP'N GOT MARK WITH HIM..HE'S ALIVE! the boat seems to start swarming with people, all rushing to the gunnels and leaning over the boards, a cheer rises up from the deck as they catch a view of the captain and Mark, albeit on a stretcher and being carried by two longshoremen. The sailor points to two of the men, and his voice changes, becoming more authoritative, You Tom, and Barry, don't just stand there go get Mark, We'll not let a member of our crew be carried aboard by strangers, same as we wont let'em be carried off!. The two spring to action and soon have the load transferred to themselves. once to the ship, strangely, they go through a boarding proceedure and a changing of the guard, once finished the Captain turns to you, He's an older man, maybe in his 60's but still hale and hearty as only an active life can make you, his face is cruelly handsome, but you can see that he cares deeply for his men, in a rich baritone he addresses. you. Are you the Cleric that saved my boy?
‘Osul: studies the strange geography of the Sargrass plains, and agrees with the idea of taking a skiff to the Forest of faith.
Boerdir ?
Elyngael ?
Yurr'Neshi?
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Wednesday April 4th, 2018 9:51:12 PM
Beordir nods accommodatingly and heads for the medical tent his companions were in. Except they are not there when he gets there. Momentarily confused, he looks around, then shrugs and heads for the marketplace hoping to happen across some of them. Except none of them are there either.
As he's considering what's next, Owen waves him over and he joins the rest of the group at the docks. He's just getting out his book to show everyone his drawing when Owen brings out the Cartographers map. Subtly putting his book away, he looks at the map nodding.
"There's a bandit gang called the Baron's men that prey on travelers. I want to tell Armand about then as their leader is rumored to follow Martau."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Wednesday April 4th, 2018 10:08:40 PM
Elyngael hears the commotion at the docks, so she hurriedly thanks the cartographer and heads that way with Owen. "We need to get this map to Armand and the others. It looks like we have a ship to take us across the Sargrass plains."
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Thursday April 5th, 2018 8:49:22 AM "I think we need a plan, or at least a ... a schedule. We don't know if we will be going home through Skyhook, we don't know how soon we need what we came for, and we do not yet know what reasonable (and unreasonable) delays will impact our journey." "If we are not leaving before morning, I would like to spend some time aloft over the city, river and grass - get a broader sense of place I'm not getting on the ground. While I'm on the ground, I would like to spend some time amongst the druids — I need to understand more about them and what they do here beyond healing. In so doing I also hope to learn a little more about myself." "Lodgings, dinner,... if we aren't off this afternoon." He looks up obliquely at the sun, trying to guage the passage of time.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=24 ; d20+11=30 ; Thursday April 5th, 2018 9:00:03 AM
Armand checks out Mark. Heal check, 24 (d20+10).
"I could have sworn I did a heal check after healing him, yet he still looks weak." Armand then casts Restoration on Mack as he is carted by.
"Excuse me Captain, my companions and I are looking for passage. We need to get to the sacred druid grove out in the sargrass." Armand pauses and beings keeping Neshi informed of the translation. "Unfortunately we are only recently arrived in your realm and do not have the currency you seem to use here. However, we can work for our passage, and we have several members that can act as guards and such." Diplomacy 30 (d20+11)
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Thursday April 5th, 2018 9:40:48 AM
Neshi is kind of lost pondering the differences of this place compare to the Wold when Armand makes his query?
He thinks for a moment and then, just about the time that he was going to suggest that they remain where they were especially if the captain was to be returning soon, there is a hullabaloo and lo and behold the captain and his crewman arrive.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+10=13 ; d20+11=16 ; Thursday April 5th, 2018 12:49:21 PM
Hmmm.... not a huge fan of mushrooms personally, nevertheless, I pick some out to save for a meal for the group later.
I look them over as I pick them, hoping to verify they aren't poisonous (at least not in a BAD way). ;)
(d20+10 knowledge (nature) check of 13) (d20+11 herbalist check of 16)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Thursday April 5th, 2018 3:48:17 PM
Atlas stands by Armand, waiting to see where all this ends up. If the plan ever deviates from taking the grass ships through the bandit lands he pipes in, "We could do a lot of good if we go that route and clear out these bandits. They seem to be causing a lot of trouble."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Thursday April 5th, 2018 6:40:02 PM
Owen chats with Beordir and the others. "The Baron's Men, huh? I'm sure we can take care of them if need be. I hope we can set sail in short order; it seems like we have two worlds to save from the Red Grass now."
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Thursday April 5th, 2018 8:26:08 PM
Beordir cants his head at Owen skeptically. "If he's made a name for himself, he's no pushover. I just wanted everyone aware, so if we run across him we engage him intentionally. I'd really hate for us to attack him when we need to negotiate or vice versa."
"I've been digging up knowledge about our local area, so I haven't had time to visit the marketplace. I was hoping to pick up a wax tablet, but I guess I could do without."
DM Shane P Thursday April 5th, 2018 10:24:18 PM Owen is ready to get going, but is the captain ready to sail.
Mack: These are either psysilibiin or aminita viscarai, one makes you kind and brave, they other kills your liver...you are 60% sure these won't. A young human, perhaps 18, missing teeth, a tattoo on his face and a dagger in his hand approaches you. in a slurred voice lil' kids don't need to be playin' in me alley, I might just have to eat'em. Now Stand and deliver child, your shinies or your life! .
Atlas: pipes in to add his stylish and muscular weight to the offer,
Armand: hearing you confirm his question and seeing you take the exhaustion from his man, the Captain grins and hugs you, a hearty laugh booming from his throat. i'd hoped it was you! The fates have brought us together. Hearing your request he grins even broader Aye! I'd be glad to have you all aboard, I cannot thank you enough for saving Mark. He's my sisters boy and I've rasied him like a son since his paw died, I wasn't looking forward to telling her he was gone. If you are trying to stop this cursed red plague, well that's just icing on the cake. I'll not be leaving until the morning, I've still good to load, but you are welcome aboard, I'll have Eric get you berthed.
‘Osul: Eric looks at the sun too, the pipes up. Looks to be about 8 more hours till sun set. notice how its reached it's zenith and is starting to move back west, that's how you know it's past noon.
[b]Boerdir shares his news with everyone.
Elyngael has the hearing of a bat! the grass docks are over a mile away. she arrives at the ship out of breath form the hurried run to the boat.
Yurr'Neshi you do notice that the sun has started moving back the way it came. then the captain arrives and the conversations start.
the air of this place, perhaps the fact that you are in the valley of twighlight, you all begin to fill some changes particularly the spell casters and supernatural members. . you feel more competent, stronger. (if you have a spell slot that is empty you now have an extra spell. if all your spell slots are full, you now have one spell at the next highest level. Non-divine casters with supernatural or spell-like abilities find that the save DC for all these powers is increased by +2.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Friday April 6th, 2018 8:27:40 AM
I raise my hands up into the air. "ARISE MY JUNGLE FRIENDS!" Squeaver steps out of the shadows, enlarges his crazy pink eyes, and squeaks at the youngster.
"I'm not really looking for any trouble. Perhaps you'd like some mushrooms?" I extend my hand with a few of the mushrooms I just picked.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Friday April 6th, 2018 9:51:36 AM
Atlas finds a place on board the ship and makes it his. He then heads up to talk to the others. "Anyone seen Mack?"
Not waiting long for their responses, he replies to himself, "I'm going to head back and see if I can find him. He has to be in some sort of trouble by this point or my mother was a billy goat."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Friday April 6th, 2018 10:38:57 AM
Pleased to see that the man Armand Healed is indeed the afore mentioned Mark and that the captain is with him.
More by pantomime and movement of the captain and his apparent happiness, Neshi gets the idea that they are welcome aboard and will likely be travelling with them to the grove
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Friday April 6th, 2018 8:11:40 PM
Elyngael followed the commotion of Atlas preening in his new armor and so of course arrived with everyone else. After all Owen was with her in the cartographer's shop.
She shows everyone the map she has. (You now have non meta game access to the map of the sargrass plains at will. http://www.woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/The_Sargrass_Plains )
"I'm for whatever is best to get us on our way. I'll stay here and see about helping them unload or something along those lines." She has Khan find someplace to sit on the boat that is out of the way.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+3=5 ; Friday April 6th, 2018 8:19:01 PM
Armand follows the man aboard to see to their berthing. "There are 8 of us Captain. If quarters are too cramped we can take turns standing watch or something."
Armand finds an out of the way place to sit once he has seen to the ship. He takes out his Masterwork Rhinoceros Horn Lyre (which he still has not learned how to play) and beings a song.... Performance 5 He sings with gusto if nothing else. "Day-o, day-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day, me say day, me say day Me say day, me say day-o Daylight come and me wan' go home
Work all night on a drink of rum Daylight come and me wan' go home Stack banana till de morning come Daylight come and me wan' go home
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Daylight come and me wan' go home Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Daylight come and me wan' go home
Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch Daylight come and me wan' go home Six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, me say day-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day Daylight come and me wan' go home
A beautiful bunch o' ripe banana Daylight come and me wan' go home Hide the deadly black tarantula Daylight come and me wan' go home
Lift six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch Daylight come and me wan' go home Six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, me say day-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day Daylight come and me wan' go home
Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Daylight come and me wan' go home Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day-o, day-o Daylight come and me wan' go home Day, me say day, me say day, me say day Me say day, me say day-o Daylight come and me wan' go home
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Saturday April 7th, 2018 12:05:29 AM
'Osul doesn't hear Mack in trouble, which is to say 'Osul doesn't hear Mack. "Atlas, if you need help... that's not going to work... sorry, I'll be back to pitch in shortly" he adds as he sets off after Atlas - after Mack.
— Thank you for Day-O. 'Osul would have been the bongo player in the Freberg recording session, if he know how to play.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Saturday April 7th, 2018 11:55:05 AM "Oh, you're ready to go", Beordir says wistfully. He looks resigned over toward the marketplace. With finding a vendor and the inevitable haggling, he knows even his small purchase will take too long.
Sighing, he clambers aboard the ship, stows his gear and finds an out of the way place to sit.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Saturday April 7th, 2018 7:54:11 PM
Armand turns to Beordir and comments between sets."Actually the captain said there was still 8 hours left in the day and they still needed to unload. He was not going to leave till the morning."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Sunday April 8th, 2018 9:41:03 PM
Owen follows after Atlas to see what's up with Mack.
DM Shane P Sunday April 8th, 2018 10:57:12 PM Owen ?
Mack: the thug blanches at the appearance of Squeever Rapkey! what is that thing? he looks at the squirrel, at you, at the offered mushrooms and back again several times before finally deciding to cut his losses. he grabs the mushrooms, make a really pathetic threat display with is dagger then turns and runs off. with the quick decision making of an anemic sloth, acne scars and fighting moves learned from having a poor imagination and no training, this guy has probably made the biggest score in his life as a bandit. Yes, things are looking up for unnamed bandit #56...aw heck...lets just call him Horace.
Atlas: and ‘Osul: it takes ya'll a while to find him, you'd think a green mage would be trying to get with nature, but he's poking around back allies terrorizing the thieves guild.
Armand: apparently the crew of the ship is a musical bunch, before the second verse is out of your mouth a harmonica, a guitar and some hide drums are out and they are trying to match the tune, Eric gives the musicians a dirty look, but does not move to interrupt the song. To their credit, as soon as the song is done they get back to work. Eric apologizes for the poor lodging. The ship is a fast freighter, designed more for speed than bulk cargo, but there is ample room in the hold. and sleeping in a hammock is supposed to be quite comfortable. he cautions you to not light a fire down here, there are inflammable materials. he lines out the feeding schedule, 1st bell is at sunup, breakfast 1/2 hr past 1st bell. Brunch is at 6th bell, Lunch is at 10th bell. Supper 14th bell and Dinner 18th bell. Cookie has snacks and leftovers in the larder, but the captain don't cotton to sit down meals after dark. so it's eat on your feet. no food in the hold. attracts rats
Boerdir according to the Eric, you have about 18 hrs before they ship takes off.
Elyngael A steady line of Longshoremen ferry good to the dock, the capstan and a yardarm are used to bring the pallets aboard. it's all very well put together and every man has their place and knows what to do. One of the men, a supervisor of some sort introduces himself. Ma'am. I'm Joachim, you look like you are wanting to be helpful. I have a job for you and your cat if you are of a mind to help. with that he leads you down to the hold. rats..every ship has them, and it's a constant fight to keep them under control. If that cat of yours is any good it would help us out a lot and make your stay a lot more comfortable if you could put a dent the the population for us.
Yurr'Neshinow that you are settled, perhaps a nap is in order, upon waking the +3 bonus to language rolls may help a lot.
Just in case it isn't known, there is not a catacombs portal here, and no one here has ever heard of the catacombs.
Mack is found, the crew gets a berth and Elyngael is put to hunting rats. The loading goes on throughout the night and the space inside the hold gets a fuller and fuller. there is still ample room for all of you though, Armands song catches on and you hear the crew begin to sing it, and then after a while, the Longshoremen start to sing it. at one point everybody is singing and a pretty good men's choir sound comes from the mix. if there is any last minute things you want to do in this town before you leave speak now or forever hold your peace.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Monday April 9th, 2018 12:13:45 PM
Armand takes a clue from the Captain and puts his lyre away. He will find an out of the way place to sit and speculate on things.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Monday April 9th, 2018 1:01:19 PM
Atlas returns once he knows Mack is safe. He sets in for the night, making due with the space they have. When the morning comes he is clearly excited for the journey. He makes sure to have a front seat view of the voyage, still wondering how boats work on grass compared to water. While he waits towards the bow he hums Armand's tune to himself.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Monday April 9th, 2018 1:17:15 PM
Being glad to have used my newly acquired super powerful greenmage skills to have helped feed a person in need some mushrooms, I leave with Atlas, Osul, and Owen back to the ship. Once there, Squeaver and I begin working on forming a rat army for any attack that may occur.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Monday April 9th, 2018 2:44:42 PM
finding a place out of the way of working sailors and in the sun, Neshi lets the music lull her to sleep for a long deserved nap.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Monday April 9th, 2018 5:43:36 PM
'Osul has a quiet night. In the pre-dawn he takes a wander, hoping to talk with some local druids, beforetaking to the sky as an eagle to observe, meditate on their current place.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+13=17 ; Monday April 9th, 2018 9:11:57 PM
Elyngael and Khan finish the great rat hunt. Survival d20+13=17. Once Mack returns she looks at him, "Why would you want a rat army? We're the good guys remember? Rat armies are something villains use."
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Monday April 9th, 2018 9:39:29 PM
A bit confused, no one else seems to be operating with a sense of impending urgency. Once he realizes he has a few hours, Beordir takes himself off to the marketplace to see if he can find a wax tablet.
(OOC Should be able to make something like that with clarified beeswax. Did we replenish the Cure Moderates for the party? )
DM Shane P Monday April 9th, 2018 10:29:00 PM Owen, tired from his journey is content to retire early to his hammock.
Mack: teases about rasing a rat army...but is he teasing?
Atlas: is excited to get going.
Armand: content that he has brought the gift of a new song to the sailors, sets back and relaxes.
‘Osul: decides that right now, a few hours from setting sail is the time to start a conversation with a druid. sure. you find a druid acolyte mucking the chamber pots in the predawn light. what do you ask him?
Boerdir you find a wax tablet easily enough, printers usually have things of this nature. what do you trade for it? (wax is inexpensive enough that the novelty of a silver coin would probably get you 5 tablets.
Elyngael in the few hours you hunt you get about 15 rats. you are certain there are more hiding in the cargo, but they are in places to tight and too hidden for you to get to them.
Yurr'NeshiTakes a cat nap.
with practiced ease and professionalism, the crew casts off from the grass side docks, the wind is not quite blowing in the proper direction to get them to the place that they are going so they have to tack and quarter into the wind. as they get away from land, and get on a good soild tack, Mark comes up on deck, to the cheers of all the crew, he grins and waves, before going over to the wheel and taking it in hand. there is a few moments of quiet, with not but the creaking of ropes and rigging and the gentil sussruss of the gass rubbing the bottom of the craft. the sailor with the guitar starts up playing a riff over and over agin, the sailor with the hide drums comes in, and then Mark starts to sing. He has a clear voice, but with character, and his voice seems to fit the song he sings perfectly.
Well, it's not far down to paradise, at least it's not for me And if the wind is right you can sail away and find tranquility Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see. Believe me. It's not far to never-never land, no reason to pretend And if the wind is right you can find the joy of innocence again Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see. Believe me. Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be Just a dream and the wind to carry me And soon I will be free Fantasy, it gets the best of me When I'm sailing All caught up in the reverie, every word is a symphony Won't you believe me? Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be Just a dream and the wind to carry me And soon I will be free Well it's not far back to sanity, at least it's not for me And if the wind is right you can sail away and find serenity Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see. Believe me. Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be Just a dream and the wind to carry me And soon I will be free
When the chorus comes in, the whole ship sings with it. every sailor, even the captain. it's beautiful. and when it's done everybody laugh and cheers. you guess that this is some ritual that the crew has, and that without Mark, it would have been over.
thats about the most exciting thing that happens for a while, you can get some pointers on sailing, and specifically grass sailing if you wish, there is wildlife to watch, the sailors even put up some nets to catch Praire swallows, they are sightless flying birds, but they are delicious when cookie cooks them up that night. Sadly the wind does not change direction and you can tell that it frustrates the captain. A month into the journey he has you all come in for a private brunch.
The wind is forcing my hand. I'll not sail through the red weed infected areas, that's a disaster wating to happen. but the only other routes i can take with this wind but me in the barons territory. I'm fast but I cannot outrun their schooners, and when the baron sends out a rading party, well it more folk that my crew can handle. but I have no choice. you said you would help, I'd hoped not to use you, but it looks like that's off the table. I need to know two things. are you still willing to fight and are you any good at it?
Oh yes! by this point in the journey everyone no matter how poorly they roll will be fluent in this common dialet.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Tuesday April 10th, 2018 4:03:38 AM
Atlas spends the month learning about sailing. It isn't something that he had a lot of interest in before, but this special type of sailing on grass piqued his interest. So much so that he asked the captain if he could take a regular shift as he learned. "Best to make good use of my time or I'll get fat and slow" he says with a smile.
At the mention of the Baron and his men Atlas perks up. "I'm looking forward to removing this hazard from your journey now and forever. Is there anything you can tell us about them in preparation? Do they have any specific strengths or weaknesses?"
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless d20+10=26 ; Tuesday April 10th, 2018 8:19:00 AM
having had a good sleep where he must have been dreaming about understanding this common dialect, Neshi wakes up understanding it perfectly.
Fight? umm yeah were pretty good at that. I do have to ask though is fire going to be an issue? If so I may need to modify a few things?
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday April 10th, 2018 9:24:30 AM
Armand muses aloud. "Well we're okay in a fight. I'm not sure about taking on the Baron himself though. If he claims to be a god reborn or whatever, what is he doing in Maab's realm? Of course maybe she brought him here to preserve him like the Sargrass. Anyway I don't think we could fight him. Maybe some other group brought from the Wold, like the Iron Dragons could take him on. But his men should be doable. Tell me if the vessel of the barron's men was damaged would it still be able to ...float or sail on the sargrass?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+11=30 ; Tuesday April 10th, 2018 1:07:33 PM
I cover up Squeaver's ears at Elyngael's comments! :O "She didn't mean that, Squeaver. Don't you worry." Once she is finished, I pick up one of the rats and pet it as I respond... "Rats aren't evil. They're just misunderstood. They're really quite friendly and helpful, given the chance."
Over the month, I work on building my friendly rat army, training them, mostly, to try to avoid Khan, and bring back anything interesting they might find. I reward them with cheese. I make good use of my druid spells over the month to assist in their training, and especially casting cantrips on them continually.
(d20+11 animal handling check of 30)
When the captain summons us to the private lunch and asks his questions, I easily respond with "Yes and No. Wait... is that right?" I ponder that again, as I start eating.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Tuesday April 10th, 2018 5:13:10 PM
Beordir trades a small bird carved from ash that emits a sharp whistle when blown for a couple of wax tablets in the marketplace before returning to the sailing vessel.
Over the month of travel, Beordir also spends quite a bit of time getting familiar with the sailing vessel. Given the relative speed and potential pursuit, he pays particular attention to things that stop it's forward motion.
After a month at ease, the warning at the brunch is a dash of cold water. He sobers up quickly and attends more fully to the conversation. He nods along with his companions and adds, "We signed on to arrive at our destination. If the Baron attempts to halt our journey, we will fight. We have protected the Tree of Parting for quite a long time, quite successfully. We can help you quite a bit, I think."
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Tuesday April 10th, 2018 9:00:21 PM
To the acolyte, he asks how he came to be a druid. He tries to direct the conversation toward the support he has from mentors, and what he is looking forward to as his training progresses. He looks to see if there are any remarkable differences between being a druid here, or at home, and compared to what he saw in Plateau City.
"Captain, before we came to Skyhook, a manfri called Mahyawu said that water was scarce and so is valueable out here on the plain...", he pauses, considing everything around him, and corrects himself. "...out here on The Plain. He even said, "remember that to survive". But since arriving, and up until we left port, there was no shortage of water. Can you please enlighten us?"
Over the month he pitches in, spends time aloft in elemental and avian forms, and hones his learned spells.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Tuesday April 10th, 2018 9:14:18 PM
Elyngael and Khan have spent their time in helping wherever needed. Elyngael has been especially watchful of the surrounding area for potential game and water resources. She joins the others in agreeing to help the captain fight if the need arises. Baron or not, he does not have the right to control others as they are merely traveling.
DM Shane P Tuesday April 10th, 2018 11:24:36 PM Owen still snoozing.
Mack: you are actually able to get about 25 rats to approach you. what do you want to teach them?
Atlas: captain: well in general, the barons men perfer coordinated attacks. they'll have fast skiffs out looking for targets, the skiffs will signal the patrol group and they will work to set up an ambush. I can probably avoid the ambush, but though a stern chase is a long chase, it's a chase that they will win. they'll fire at us with ship mounted ballista till they get in close, then it's crossbows to clear the decks. then they board. and it's not just one ship..it's usually 3 or more.
Armand: the captain speaks. I've never heard of the Baron himself leading his men, but that does not stop them from calling his name when they attack. sure, catch a vessel on fire and it puts an end to things really quickly, the problem is what works on them works on us. and if they have a halfway competent mage, fires can be controlled.
‘Osul: you get an interesting story from the druid, it has to do with the history of the movement here. it started out as a group of monks who were dedicated to letting the sargrass mutate into whatever it would become. there was a split, the Druids...they believe that the Sargrass must eventually give way to the Forests, while the Manfri, want the Sargrass to remain, eternal. the captain replies. Aye, the river is the only steady source of water for over 1500 miles. the Sargrass controls all the water in the area, some of the grasses put down roots to the water table, and if you don't know what you are doing trying to get water from the grasses can kill you with poison. the beings of the plains can smell water for miles and if you camp out on the plain...you can expect an attack everytime you open your water bota. We shipped with over 5 tons of potable water, but as things stand, we'll probably run out of water a few days before we reach the mountains. yes water on the plains is no joke
Boerdir the particular wood that these vessels are made of repels the grass like wood repels water, so the boats float on top of the dense grass. anything that interrupts that could be of use. also, they cannot sail up a wall. like let's say a bare spot on the plain that they get tricked into sailing into. the ship is effectively grounded. most ships watch out for that with a keen eye though.
Elyngael during the float you see lots of wildlife, Rapkey, which look like a cross between a horse and velociraptor. You see a heard of Great Ranthom, the captain alters course around them, they can trap a ship. wild prarie pigs, which look like slugs. but are supposed to be good to eat. but water...not a drop. you actually see the Rapkey because they are following the ship because they can smell water.
Yurr'Neshi the captain shrugs. fire is not unheard of, but the baron's men, usually try to capture a ship intact, more slaves and loot that way. but if things look grim early enough, they might use fire.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+12=19 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+12=28 ; Wednesday April 11th, 2018 1:10:58 AM
Owen has spent the month aboard the ship studying samples of the Sargrass. What are the different kinds? Where do they grow? Do they react as a material component in any of his spells? Are there any plant-like creatures that live in these plains? Knowledge (Nature): 19, 28. Spellcraft: 29. Knowledge (Nature): 28.
He is so engrossed in his work that he almost misses the meeting with the captain. He inquires: "What sorts of things will take out or hamper a ship out here? We want to be able to dish out some hurt as well as protect your ship. Also, what resources do you have among your crew? Anyone who can cast wind wall or who is competent with a bow?"
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Wednesday April 11th, 2018 7:58:15 AM
Ohh. no Captain. I think you misunderstood me. I am quite handy with magical fire generally or lightening. I think I was more worried about the risks of starting a grass fire?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Wednesday April 11th, 2018 12:42:57 PM
I teach the rats that I am their friend, and I try to teach them who my other friends are as well.... and to avoid Khan's teeth and claws. I attempt to teach them how to chew thru a rope that binds me.... JUST in case things don't go well in the near future. ;)
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Wednesday April 11th, 2018 3:00:03 PM
Armand continues his discussion. "I'd say we're fairly good but a little undisciplined. We have some good range people, and some good up close people. It's rather a mixed bag. I daresay we may now be spellcaster heavy, but in a ranged battle that could be good. How easily does the Sargrass catch fire? Where we're from most grass would blacken with a fireball attack but would not really catch fire."
Armand thinks and says. "Actually I would think a couple of fireballs targeting their sails would quickly drop them behind. But I'm no expert at sea battles...err grass battles?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Wednesday April 11th, 2018 8:06:14 PM
OOC Actually Water should not be an issue for us. I've had 3rd level create food and water available. That would produce enough food and water for 24 people a day. Also if the captain mentioned anything about water shortages I would have used the 0 level Create Water and could create 16 gallons a water repeatedly all day long.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Wednesday April 11th, 2018 9:26:38 PM
Elyngael asks the captain, "Have you ever tried to use the herds of Great Ranthom to trap another ship? It could be quite effective. Once the Baron's ship is trapped, we can ask for surrender or have him in shooting range. And, I hate to admit it, but Mack's rat army could board the Baron's ship and attack it, too."
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+10=24 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+22=33 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+24=30 ; Wednesday April 11th, 2018 9:31:15 PM "Potable, Captain? Drinking water, aye, we can keep you in that from day to day. Save your water that you've brought aboard, and we can keep topping up an already empty barrel, so long as there is a lid that comes away." {Sense Motive: 24}
{Perception: 31, Knowledge (Nature): 28 (Aid Owen, +2)} He catches up with Owen to compare notes, and encourages anyone with an interest to join in, particularly the rat-distracted greenmage.
{Sense Motive d20+10=27 rolled in error, Perception: 33, Knowledge (Nature): 33, Survival: 30} After a conversation with Elyngael, and checking relative speed and course with the Captain, he takes a flight out over the nearer Great Ranthom(s) to get a closer look at the magnificent creature(s), and reports on them when he returns. Additionally, he raises a simple question: "If the creatures in the grass are following for water, why don't we just give them some?". Rather than just rushing off, he awaits a group decision, and notes that this doesn't have to occur onboard.
DM Shane P Wednesday April 11th, 2018 10:24:10 PM Owen The Captain replies: Well all my boys can shoot a bow and use a spear, we have 3 ballistae we keep in general stores along with about 300 bolts. I've few scrolls, aye wind wall, couple of mass cable tourniquet (Mass Cure Moderate wounds), I also got a scroll of confusion and some grease spells, few fly spells, but I can't really use them all that well. they were left behind when our last mage left. It's hard to find a mage that wants to crew a ship.
[b]Mack: you easily teach your rats to chew through rope on command. you also teach them to avoid Kahn, but they were already pretty good at that already, come to think of it, they were already pretty good a chewing through rope, now they do it on command though.
Atlas: ?
Armand:On green grass? you'll be hard-pressed to get it to burn, now you get into an area suffering from blight or water-starved and it'll go up like an inferno!, the yellow grass which some call whisky root, it burns good, . when he hears the fireball comment he laughs Aye! I'd imagine that a fireball would put a quick end to the unlucky recipient ship and all.
‘Osul: captain: You can create potable water? we have about 2 tons of water left. if I drop it at first sign of trouble, I can probably get another 3 knots of speed out of her. if we can do that with near a herd of Ranthorm...lots of Ifs, but the Ranthorm will mob the water, and the rapkey will too, it would create a large barrier between us and the pursuers that would allow us to escape, if they are all directly behind us, if we can find a herd near where we are when the chase starts...too many ifs. and if you give the beast's water, they don't look for their own water anymore, and they die when you stop, they also follow you back to civilization and the locals don't take kindly to sailors bringing a herd of wild animals into camp. The Sargrass has it's one way of doing things, only the tough survive, but that's the way the Sarr wants it, who am I to interfere?
[b]Boerdir ?
Elyngael Captain: Aye, that's been done before, they great beasts clear a wide swath, but it's a chess game manoeuvring to trap a ship and with multiple ships, it would probably be me that got trapped.If your little halfling friend can convince all the rats to board the Baron's ships, I'll give him the okay do do it..
Yurr'Neshi the captain grins, The hell you say! by Maab's breast, that'll come in really handy!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Thursday April 12th, 2018 1:48:48 AM
Atlas takes in all the captain’s comments and doesn’t like what he hears. However, he likes the direction his companions are going, so he steps back to let them problem solve while he processes that scenarios.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Thursday April 12th, 2018 7:55:54 AM
Beordir listens carefully to all the ideas coming out relating to preventing an ambush. "I wonder if we could find the spotter ships and stay out of view. If we could convince a large bird to spot for us, we may be able to see one of their scouts and avoid or ambush it. If word never gets back to the patrol group, we would never face the larger group."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Thursday April 12th, 2018 9:55:41 AM "I'd say we need to start keeping lookout. Which would probably leave me out as I'm not the sharpest and seeing things. He turns to the captain. "In our wold we have a thing called a distance viewer or spy glass. Would you happen to have one of them?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+29=44 ; Thursday April 12th, 2018 12:43:25 PM
I do what I can to train the rats to help invade and disrupt an enemy ship if we get attacked, but my confidence level is not real high there.
If there is a crow's nest on the ship, I take up position there and do my best to help with scouting (refreshing my TTT as needed).
(d20+28+1(TTT) perception check of 44)
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Thursday April 12th, 2018 2:22:45 PM
Neshi, prowls the ship looking for weak points vulnerabilities and ares where there might be obvious advantages to be had.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Thursday April 12th, 2018 7:24:09 PM
Atlas finds Owen, "So what happened to you while you were away? Did you do anything fun? Where were you headed when the meteor hit?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20=11 ; Thursday April 12th, 2018 10:01:02 PM
Elyngael volunteers to keep a look out.She'll trade off with Mack in the crow's nest. (d20+15=26 perception)
DM Shane P Thursday April 12th, 2018 10:20:47 PM
life caught up with me, i'll have to post tomorrow. sorry guys.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Friday April 13th, 2018 9:21:53 AM
Owen nods at the captain. "Between us we should be able to cast most of those scrolls. Here is my suggestion: We keep a ready eye out for the Baron's men. If we can spot the fast ships, we'll put 'Osul, our druid, in the sky to help spot the ambush. Once we've evaded that and the chase is on, I can make a few members of our team invisible. We'll cast the flight scrolls on them and send that team secretly to each of the ships, leaving Armand behind to heal and use those Wind Wall scrolls. Our signal to attack will be Yurr'neshi and I blasting two of the ships with fireballs."
He looks about at the rest of the group: "What do you think?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Friday April 13th, 2018 4:11:41 PM "I definitely like the idea of having Osul in the air, with his eagle eyes. As long as he keeps a very safe distance from any potential enemy."
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Friday April 13th, 2018 8:11:10 PM "Captain, consider it a done deal. Now, I think I hear the sky calling."
On the deck he shifts shape into an eagle, and launches into the air, only occasionally occupied at its lowest levels by sightless birds.
——————— OOC: how fast is the skiff moving (feet per turn), and how fast if/after the water is jettisoned?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Saturday April 14th, 2018 7:43:45 PM
I don't think we need to jettison the water with the plans we have.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Monday April 16th, 2018 7:09:24 AM "An eagle-eyed bird is king in a sky of blind birds."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Monday April 16th, 2018 1:58:31 PM
I keep keeping a sharp eye out.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Monday April 16th, 2018 5:29:42 PM
Atlas hear's Owen's plan and bursts out, "I can think of no one better to land on a ship full of enemies other than myself. Not to mention, I really want to be invisible and try flying!"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Monday April 16th, 2018 8:10:46 PM
Owen grins at Atlas' enthusiasm and thumps him on the back.
DM Shane P Monday April 16th, 2018 8:40:22 PM Owen comes up with a plan, that seems sound and reasonable
Mack: continues to keep an eye out. could that be something on the horizon?
Atlas: see's in Owen's plan the ultimate role of a fighter...shock trooper.
Armand: suggests that they keep a lookou...Oh! Mack's got it.
‘Osul: now eagle-eyed, performs the very definition of overwatch.
Boerdir Captain: well that's tricky. sure if we catch one we can take them out, but they are small ships and very fast, they also use some kind of sending scroll, I've heard tell from others that the craft sometimes never get out of site before the squad shows up.
Elyngael captain: Aye, but we need to be mindful of any advantage we can gain, I'll not drop the water if we can help it, but I won't put it off the table.
Yurr'Neshi Wood, fire, there's a weakness. the fact that you are a fast transport, vs, presumably warships. the crew seems competent, and have buckets of sand stationed around to fight fires, with the potential for violent action, they have material stationed to block incoming fire and to jettison when needed. any weakness you can see, the sailors have a ready mitigation in place to deal with it. problem being, no plan survives first contact with the enemy.
with plans in place, the ship sails on. Mack and Elyngael take turns at the crows nest, while 'Osul takes the Eagles eye view. they sailors change subtly, where it was linen shirts bandanas and clasp knives you begin to see chain cuirass, helmets and spears begin to show up. the Ballista is broken out and pintles mounted to hold them. barrels of bolts staged where they can be accessed quickly. bandages are laid out and the whole demeanour of the ship changes. the days drag on. the waiting is intolerable, yet the dread of what may come, intolerable as well. it's madding
three days pass before there is a shout from the crows nest and a simultaneous screech from flying 'Osul. glass is broken out and in the distance you see a small ship, making it's way away from you on the horizon, about 5 miles away.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday April 17th, 2018 7:29:11 AM
Armand asks, "Five miles away...what's that mean in terms of how fast they get to range for us?"
Armand then casts Magic Vestment upon himself. (+2 AC 8 hours)
spellsHighlight to display spoiler: { 0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic 1: Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Entropic shield, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain) 2: Spiritual Weapon, Hold Person, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3: Magic Vestment, Create Food and Water, Remove Disease, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4: Restoration, Order’s Wrath, Holy Smite (domain), air walk(Sargrassy bonus spell)}
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+29=48 ; Tuesday April 17th, 2018 2:42:21 PM
I take an extra close look at the incoming small ship, to see if I can see anything else that gives us any information on it.
(d20+28+1(TTT) perception check of 48)
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Tuesday April 17th, 2018 4:33:20 PM
Beordir considers the Captain's rebuttal. "Aye. I can think of many ways to send a quick message using magic. A lot of spells to prevent that would be close range to be cast. If we can get them with a silence spell, the sending would fail."
"I guess I was hoping to be better scouts than they are. If we can spot them first and avoid them, we may avoid a fight. But this is the Baron's territory, so I think we'll get spotted eventually."
After thinking a moment, he asks the Captain, "You're a seasoned Captain. What has worked the best against this patrol boat formation? Standing to fight?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+15=26 ; Tuesday April 17th, 2018 9:11:35 PM "I thought the captain said they try to trap you. If that's the case we should be on the look out for what's in front of us, and maybe turn and attack these guys before their help comes in."
Elyngael goes to the crow's nest and scans the area ahead of them. Perception d20+15=16.
DM Shane P Tuesday April 17th, 2018 10:13:58 PM
sorry guys, it's 10:00 here and I've got to be to bed, get your posts done and I'll move forward tomorrow.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+31=39 ; Wednesday April 18th, 2018 1:27:08 AM
'Osul examines the scouts, any nearby animals and geographic features, and then dives to the deck, reverts to human form and (as time permits) reports.
{Eagle's Perception, and TTT: 39}
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Wednesday April 18th, 2018 7:49:49 AM
Neshi takes note of what defenses are in place and what weaknesses might be around on his walk through.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Wednesday April 18th, 2018 12:06:15 PM
Atlas tries to think like a bandit for a moment. It isn't hard considering his imprisonment within their camp prior to becoming an adventurer. "That was just the scout. They'll inform the rest that we're here and they'll setup a trap for us. They know where we are headed and they'll do whatever they can to make this as easy for them as possible. At the end of the day they are all cowards looking for an easy pay day.
"I see two options. We either spring their trap and we drop me in right next to their leader so I can cut the head off the snake, or we find a way to surprise their trap. Captain, is there a way to sweep away and around and come from a different direction? Otherwise, we focus everything on their captain and kill him or her. The rest will run knowing that we have the upper hand at that point."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Wednesday April 18th, 2018 12:58:43 PM
Owen responds to Atlas' enthusiasm: "That's just a scout ship, remember? We need to evade their ambush before we can spring our own trap. For now, we need the Wardens, minus Armand, to get belowdecks."
Owen then walks up to the captain and asks where he might find the scrolls mentioned earlier.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Wednesday April 18th, 2018 8:01:51 PM
Beordir nods at Atlas, "I've been thinking something similar. We have a few scrolls of Fly in here. I'm not sure it would be good for you to go alone, but we might be able to send a small group."
"They come along side to board. Perhaps we can drop in just as they get close and are anticipating the connection. Some of us can drop in the attack boat when they're focused elsewhere."
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Wednesday April 18th, 2018 8:34:27 PM
checking in
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Wednesday April 18th, 2018 8:46:29 PM
Continuing to look. Do I have to re-roll since there's been no turn posted yet?
DM Shane P d20+11=15 d20+11=16 d20+11=13 d20+20=31 d20+20=35 d20+20=38 Wednesday April 18th, 2018 10:02:25 PM Owen reminds everyone that this is a scout ship, not an attack ship, further he asks everyone but Armand to get below decks.
Mack: small ship, more of a canoe with a sail, single occupant, moving away from you the level of detail at this range precludes further description.
Atlas: perhaps remembering the time with the bandits is excited, to say the least, to kill the bandit leader.
Armand: The captain says (and this is translated to player movement from captain movement) Our ship moves at about 60" The warships can move at about 65" Like i said, if we drop the water I can maybe get 2" or 3" more out of her...enough to draw the case out for a day or so. I've been heading obliquely towards our destination once the chase is on, I'll head there directly, hopefully, I can make this chase get us further onward instead of spending more time in the Barons lands.
‘Osul: with your superior vison, and superior vantage point you see much. Only one scout, there is a herd of Ranthom to Starboard and behind you, you don't know if that will be useful, but you see it. what you do not see is any sign of other ships anywhere within 15 miles of you.
Boerdir captain: Aye, we are large and proud, the scouts are small and timid, for us to see them before they see us would take a really stupid scout.Well...I'm hoping to draw the chase out, normally in such a case you run as fast as you can, hoping to get outside their territory before they catch you. The miners run a few galley a day or two out from the mine, if we can get under their protection the warship will break off, no sailing vessel wants to face a galley. thing is, we are still a week away from the border. we are going to have to fight. I'm hoping to keep them held out while you guys run interdiction on them. if you can set the ships on fire, or the sails we can get enough distance on them that they can't catch us.
Elyngael nope you are good.
Yurr'NeshiWood, fire, there's a weakness. the fact that you are a fast transport, vs, presumably warships. the crew seems competent, and have buckets of sand stationed around to fight fires, with the potential for violent action, they have material stationed to block incoming fire and to jettison when needed. any weakness you can see, the sailors have a ready mitigation in place to deal with it. problem being, no plan survives first contact with the enemy.
everyone is on high alert! the day passes on, and into the night. The ship runs dark, and the lieutenants make sure that everyone is either barefoot or has rags muffling their boots, no smoking, and no talking above a whisper.
with the grey of the morning, there is a surprise. two warships passed you during the night and are running on either side of you about 400 yards and in front of you 1/2 of a mile. silently the captain turns to port, and you get 3/4 of a mile on the Starboard ship and bit less than that on the Port ship. you notice a 3rd ship behind the two, maybe two miles away. it looks like they were going to catch you in a pincer movement, but you slipped it.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Thursday April 19th, 2018 11:04:05 AM "I think it would be best to engage them one at a time."
Armand ponders briefly. "That said we have some options. Tactic 1: get close enough, fireball some sails, when they slow pull away. Tactic 2: get close enough cast fly and invisibility on a couple of people go over, cut their anchor stay, cut their rudder lines. The anchor drops and they swing around madly, taking them out of the fight for awhile. Again we sail away one less component in the fight. Tactic 3: Get really close, utterly and showingly devastate one of the ships leave it's burning hulk behind for the others to consider."
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Thursday April 19th, 2018 11:04:38 AM
oh and Armand will again cast magic vestment when it gets closer to fight time.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Thursday April 19th, 2018 11:23:49 AM
when it is closer to combat time Neshi will cast stone skin ond mage armor on himself.
Well, I will need to be around 250 yds to ensure my fireballs and or ice storms hit, much closer for lightening.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Thursday April 19th, 2018 1:00:22 PM
Atlas just stands at the ready, excited for the coming battle and for all that he is learning about the ships. With the wind in his face he cannot contain himself any longer and blurts out, "Now this is a grand adventure! I wouldn't pass this up for anything!"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+29=39 ; Thursday April 19th, 2018 2:03:45 PM
Without anything else to do at the moment, I attempt to target their sails with my heat ray vision. And then continue to monitor.
"I'm considering how to best use the grass to our advantage..."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Thursday April 19th, 2018 8:02:38 PM
Owen gathers the group together belowdecks, calling for the Fly, Wind Wall, and Cure scrolls. He speaks to everyone: "Alright, I can make seven of us invisible. Armand, you're good to stay here and use the Wind Walls and Mass Cure Moderate Wounds? I'll make us invisible first and then use scrolls to make us fly. Yurr'Neshi and I will fireball the starboard ship into oblivion; the rest of you take the port ship. Target any mages first. Sound like a plan?"
If there is general agreement he casts Invisibility on everyone but Armand, Yurr'Neshi, and himself; then Greater Invisibility on himself and Yurr'Neshi, and then uses the Fly scrolls on every member of the party. Everyone would have roughly 8 minutes of flight and invisibility. Remember that you get a bonus of +4 on your Fly checks from the spell. __________________
Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, Feather Fall, Feather Fall, and Silent Image. 2: Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, and Invisibility. 3: Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, and Major Image. 4: Crushing Despair, Crushing Despair, Greater Invisibility, and Greater Invisibility.
0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used. 0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used. 0/8 daily Blinding Rays used. 0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Thursday April 19th, 2018 9:03:37 PM
Elyngael considers Owen's plan and decides to leave Khan on the ship guarding Armand. She waits for the distance to close between the ships before attacking.
DM Shane P Friday April 20th, 2018 5:45:08 AM
OOC: Sorry guys, there is window within which I can post right now, and with my picking up my grandson from the airport to eating, to picking up a load of wood all after work, i ran out of time.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Friday April 20th, 2018 8:21:37 AM "Thanks for the assist in scouting, Osul!" :)
OOC: I wasn't planning on going below decks, so I am wondering if anyone forced me, and thereby, I got Flied and Invisibled. ;) And did that hit Squeaver as well?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Friday April 20th, 2018 11:35:39 AM
Atlas smiles to himself while watching the horizon. "Yep, invisible and flying, got it. Just say when. I'll target the captain while you all take out the casters."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Friday April 20th, 2018 3:10:13 PM
Sounds good to me Owen.
DM Shane P Friday April 20th, 2018 9:17:47 PM Owen Puts fort a viable plan. The captain agrees. Aye, at the rate we are going they first ship will be on us in...8 hrs or so, the 2nd close to night fall. we might can lose the 3rd if we are lucky.
[b]Mack: in your minds eye, your "Anja" your vison immolates the ships, but your minds eye is not reality and instead you notice that the lead ship has about 35 to 40 people on it. Oh! and look they are setting up a ballista...no three...no 4...5! 5 ballista on the fo'c'sle, fighting top and quarterdeck.
Atlas: feels the song of battle thrum within him.
Armand: voices options, how close do they get before you cast?
‘Osul: ponders the grass
Boerdir ?
Elyngael leaves kahn to guard the ship as she steps forward to recieve the spells.
Yurr'Neshi Agrees with Owen.
DM note: spellcasters. how close do you let the ship get before you cast your spells? post your answers please.
after the Ballistas are set up the ones on the fo'c'sle and fighting top, begin to lob bolts your way periodically. they fall well short, but the distance gets closer as the day moves on, you can hear the jeers and catcalls of the other ship, and see as well, mooning, rude gestures, other insults they lob your way whenever they think they have your attention.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Friday April 20th, 2018 9:41:10 PM "I'll forgo the Fly scroll, if others need it. I'm more interested in seeing (or not) how we are going to all fly over without, you know, colliding into invisble each other and crashing down under the grass top? I suspect the sightless birds have a method, but I don't have a full grasp on that as yet."
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Saturday April 21st, 2018 10:04:31 AM
hurry up and wait. 8 hours? Really? At what distance/time does their catcalls and buttocks become audible/visible enough to be a nuisance?
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Saturday April 21st, 2018 10:09:53 AM
Armand will cast Magic Vestment at 30 minutes before they are in range.
"We are not going to be able to hit the two lead ships at the same time. The distance is not right."
"I'm pretty sure a Ballista bolt is not going to be traveling in the air over 1 minute. If we want to send a party over, flying and invisible to hit the first ship with I'd say wait till then. Owen I think you said Fly would last 4 minutes, that's 1 minute travel, 2 minutes fight, 1 minute back. Maybe we should save some of the fireball spells for the second ship when it comes closer."
"I can cast Bless right as the last Fly spell is cast then that group would have +1 to hit etc. or I can wait to cast Bless when the 2nd ship is closer and then everyone on board will have +1 for that fight."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Saturday April 21st, 2018 10:55:45 AM "Osul, I will become invisible and fly first, since I have a ranged weapon. As soon as I shoot my bow I will become visible, therefore, solving the problem of seeing each other. Anyone else who has ranged weapons could do the same - we will just pre-set our first target, and fly out at slightly different increments so that we are separated." Elyngael suggests. She also casts barkskin on herself.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Saturday April 21st, 2018 1:14:44 PM
Owen looks about at the collected group and smiles grimly, memories from battles in the Contested Kingdoms flashing before his mind's eye. "Alright, here's the plan: We'll split into two groups, air support and a boarding party. Yurr'Neshi and I will be the air support attacking the starboard ship, while everyone else (minus Armand) is in the boarding party attacking the port ship. Once those enemy ships have closed to just shy of the range of their ballistae their attention will be focused on the ships rather than on us. We'll stick together in the air by holding hands; Yurr'Neshi and I will hold hands, as will each member of the boarding party in a chain. Here's the signal to attack: Once the boarding party is 120 feet or so away from the enemy ship, Elyngael will let go of her neighbor in the boarding party chain. Since we can fly at about ten feet per second, that will give her about six seconds to ready her bow and arrows. When she fires a full sortie, she will become visible. That's the cue for the rest of the boarding party to swoop in and attack, while the air support bombard the other enemy ship."
During the wait, Owen tries to assuage Armand's concerns. "We can shoot fireballs over 700 feet, so the air support can definitely hit at the same time as the boarding party. Plus, if the boarding party can manage to take over their ship, they won't need to fly back."
He casts the Invisibility spells and Fly scrolls just as the first ballista bolts start to splash near the ship. "Make sure your team is holding hands before I make you invisible! Remember to target their mages first!", he calls to the Wardens. In the hurrying buildup to combat, he is unsure whether Mack is invisible or slipped away while he was distracted. He figures that the little rascal will want to be causing havoc on enemy ships rather than the friendly one, though. Then he takes Yurr'Neshi's hand and flies up toward the starboard ship.
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Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, Feather Fall, Feather Fall, and Silent Image. 2: Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, and Invisibility. 3: Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, and Major Image. 4: Crushing Despair, Crushing Despair, Greater Invisibility, and Greater Invisibility.
0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used. 0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used. 0/8 daily Blinding Rays used. 0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}
slaughter on a sea of grass.
DM Shane P Sunday April 22nd, 2018 11:15:46 PM
Owen has put forth a plan, he has cast spells and included Elyngael, Neshi and Atlas in them. is this okay with everyone? fly speed is 60. that's 10' per second. the ship will have to be 600' away if you want to get there in a minute. their ballista will be hitting the ship at that point. I need everyone to speak up. combat starts on Monday.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Monday April 23rd, 2018 7:27:57 AM
Neshi nods and prepares his defensive spell on himself. mage armor & stone skin
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Monday April 23rd, 2018 8:16:18 AM
If I can get in on the Invisible and Fly, I'm in as well. Squeaver will stay back to guard our ship.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Monday April 23rd, 2018 9:51:16 AM
Armand casts Bless on the group before they leave, it should hit everyone on board.
Bless, +1 to hit and +2 on fear saves.
OOC Ultimate Combat page 161 Light Ballista range 120 feet, at 600 feet that's 5 range increments, so -10 to hit, no time penalty to aim, but 2 rounds to reload. Heavy Ballista range 180 feet, at 600 feet that 3.333 range increments, over 3 still puts in in 4 so -8 to hit, 2 rounds to aim the thing, 3 rounds to reload.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51, Greater Longstrider, Barkskin, Bless Monday April 23rd, 2018 10:47:05 AM
'Osul casts Barkskin and Greater Longstrider on himself before taking to the air again, this time as a medium air elemental, not that anyone can tell. — Note: Fly 70' (Perfect), "Run" 280' ( as noted here which is denied to you if you are subject to the Fly spell, as noted here - go figure), and speaking of figuring I'll have to calculate other statistics before my next post
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Monday April 23rd, 2018 5:58:05 PM
Atlas responds to the math they are discussing. "We don't have to worry about flying back. I've been helping them run this ship for over a month now. I think I have it well enough to steer us back once we clear out the crew." Atlas gives the type of grin that should leave you all a bit scared. He's excited to try this new skill and completely believes he will be successful. However, he also knows that no one else thinks he can do it. Will they throw caution to the wind and take on this new amazing opportunity to sail the grasses by themselves? Only time will tell!
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Monday April 23rd, 2018 6:40:07 PM
Beordir agrees to Owen's plan, but says, "I want to try to get to their...halyard. Right! The big rope that hold up the main sail. So I'll be heading up top."
He steps off to pick up a light axe and after checking it's edge, sticks it into his belt.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Monday April 23rd, 2018 7:57:06 PM
Owen gets the group ready so that it will take three minutes to fly to the enemy ships, with the Air Support team ready to bombard the slightly more distant starboard ship.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Monday April 23rd, 2018 9:18:20 PM
Elyngael casts barkskin on herself, commands Khan to guard Armand, and holds onto the hand of the last boarding party member. She need to let go and begin shooting her bow when they are within range.
DM Shane P d20+17=18 d20+7=13 ; d20+7=13 ; Monday April 23rd, 2018 10:11:19 PM
Owen 3 minutes equals 180 seconds, x 10= 1800 ft. but that leaves you nothing to get you back and also no airtime with which to fight the enemy...are you saying that you want to go at them at this range? the die is cast.
Mack: mack wants to be included in the assault.
Atlas: feels that he can run the boat of 30 all by himself.
Armand: yep, but ships have a really sucky AC.
eOsul: can get to the ship with no problem. too bad he cannot tow you all.
Boerdir Owen wants to assault as well.
Elyngael gets her spells on
Yurr'Neshi gets his spells on.
everybody joins hands and take off for the ship 1/4 mile distant. Elengael, Neshi, Beordir, Mack, Atlas, and Owen. 'Osul flies on his own. with the ships moving beneath you, you arrive at the enemy ship at about 2:30 seconds. you have about 30 seconds of fly left. or 5 rounds. I need your height above the ship and actions. for the enemy ships, they seem to be unaware of your presences.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Tuesday April 24th, 2018 8:12:17 AM
OoC: We should have, at the very least, two minutes and thirty seconds left on our Fly spells. Scrolls are cast at the minimum caster level necessary to cast the spell, not the spell level. Since the minimum caster level for casting Fly (a third-level spell) is 5 and the duration is 1 min./level, we have 5 minutes of flight total.
Also, how close is the starboard ship?
IC: Owen flies towards the second ship, waiting on the signal from Elyngael.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Tuesday April 24th, 2018 11:00:02 AM
Atlas thoroughly enjoys the flight, more than anyone will ever know. Actually flying, and into a battle none the less. This is what life is about!
As they approach he looks for the captain and whispers to the group, "Use your area of effect spells first and then I'll swoop down behind the captain and take him out. If the spells take him out then I'll swoop down on one of the casters.
"Fight well my friends!" Atlas breaks away from the group, sweeps to the other side of the ship to come in from behind, and gets close enough that he can land after the spells are cast.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Tuesday April 24th, 2018 12:46:57 PM Feeling like I should have paid better attention to our plan, I feel Atlas let go. I THINK that was Atlas. I take that as the signal, and let go of Beordir, and head in for close combat with the nearest spellcaster.... if I can tell. With one eye out for any food.
I don't want to spoil the surprise, like I usually do.... so I try NOT to be the first person that attacks. ;)
I wish Squeaver was here with me.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Tuesday April 24th, 2018 2:37:10 PM
Neshi trying hard to keep a steady position without spending a lot of time looking down, He readies his first fireball and looks to see where the largest clump of sails and ropes are and gets ready to center his fireball ten feet below that mark, hoping to catch the deck as well.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Tuesday April 24th, 2018 8:21:04 PM
As the time for the assault draws near, Beordir makes sure to go below decks to ward himself against arrows. For his initial action, that will be the most necessary.
Once they are all invisible and moving, he allows himself to settle into the ebb and flow of the battle. He's fully expecting fire protection, so he's aiming for a more mundane result. Once they reach the agreed breakpoint, Beodir surges almost straight up, rising up the mast and settling ten feet above it.
He looks down at the rigging and anyone stationed there as he plans his first move.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+15=23 ; d8+4=6 ; d6=5 ; d20+10=16 ; d8+4=10 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday April 24th, 2018 8:24:20 PM
Blessed +1 to hit, +1 on fear saves.
Elyngael comes to the minimum range increment for her longbow. She targets the helmsman and shoots twice.
Arrow 1 to hit (d20+15=23), damage (d8+4= 6) and fire damage (d6=5). Arrow 2 to hit (d20+10=16), damage (d8+4=10) and fire damage (d6=3).
They are flat footed right?
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=11 ; d20+10=21 ; Tuesday April 24th, 2018 8:53:26 PM
Magic Vestment = +2 AC (.5 hours / 8 hours) Bless = +1 to hit, +1vs fear everyone on board and the flyers. (25 of 80 rounds)
Armand contemplates the wisdom of him staying behind. The party often gets into trouble over their heads and they may need healing faster than they imagine.
He turns to the Captain. "Captain, your men are stalwart and true. Would they have others do their fighting for them. While my companions attack we should turn the boat and engage the same ship. It is an unexpected move and will throw confusion into the enemy. Not to mention perhaps make them miss their first shots." Diplomacy 11 (d20+10), burning a hero point for a reroll. Diplomacy 21! (d20+10)
spells Highlight to display spoiler: { 0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic 1: Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Entropic shield, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain) 2: Spiritual Weapon, Hold Person, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3: Magic Vestment, Create Food and Water, Remove Disease, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4: Restoration, Order’s Wrath, Holy Smite (domain), air walk(Sargrassy bonus spell) }
DM Shane P d20+7=26 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=26 ; Tuesday April 24th, 2018 10:17:56 PM Owen you are correct, I mis read the spell discripton. you do have about another 2.5 minutes or 25 rounds of fly left. the "starboard" ship fell in behind your ship when the captain made his port turn. they are a little over a 1/4 of a mile behind this ship, call it 1400 yards. the closeset ship was 1/4 mile behind your ship.. the 2nd ship 1/4 mile behind him. the 3nd ship is about a 1 and 1/2 miles behind the 2nd.
Mack: takes up position to enter melee once the ambush is initiated.
Atlas: goes to head hunt the captain.
Armand: captain: No lad, I'll not turn my flank to an ememy, but what I will do is slow down and let the boat catch us. as fast as we are moving, if I slow down he'll be on us in a few minutes.If your guys are anygood, we can take the boat as prize, or at least turn her into a fire ship when the other two get close. OOC: with the distances involved, it would take 20 or so rounds if he turned or just slowed.
eOsul: ?
Boerdir indeed there are men in the rigging. 2 men at the fighting top with a ballista, 2 men in the crows nest with a glass. 3 men total trimming sails and running line. 60' above the deck of the ship. about 50' seperates the crows nest and the fighting top.
Elyngael starts up the ambush with and arrow to the throat! (the 2nd arrow bounced off his armor.) he gives a strangled yell and the fight is on.
Yurr'Neshi prepares his fireball. the ship is about 120 ft long, there are men scattered all over some on the quarterdeck, some on the deck some to fore and aft, some are in the rigging, and you are sure that there are some below decks. where do you target your spell?
flying invisible is great for stealth, no foot falls mean no noise. the party sets up and Elyngael kicks things off with an arrow to the Helmsman. it's the first tick of combat, the sailors have not had a chance to react yet, but at the end of the next round the hornets nest will have been kicked.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Wednesday April 25th, 2018 10:37:53 AM
Magic Vestment = +2 AC (.5 hours / 8 hours) Bless = +1 to hit, +1vs fear everyone on board and the flyers. (26 of 80 rounds) Air Walk = walking on air (1 of 4,800 rounds, yep 10 minutes per level)
"Very good Captain, cut sail and slow the ship. I've read over the windwall spell and it is not going to stop a ballista bolt. I think the best bet is going to be to engage them on their deck. So I think I'd better join my comrades."
Armand casts, Air Walk, and steps off the boat, 1 movement toward the enemy boat. (Armand will mostly be double moving toward the advancing boat, Not sure where that is going to put things in terms of how soon he will get there. But it's another figure Shane now has to juggle.)
spells Highlight to display spoiler: { 0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic 1: Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Entropic shield, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain) 2: Spiritual Weapon, Hold Person, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3: Magic Vestment, Create Food and Water, Remove Disease, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4: Restoration, Order’s Wrath, Holy Smite (domain), air walk(Sargrassy bonus spell) } OOC which is easier, just removing the spell from the list as cast, or continually changing it to italics?
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Protection from Arrows, Arcane Strike d20+10=22 ; d6+4=8 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 12:34:29 PM
Wary of being splashed by incoming fireballs, Beordir stays high. While they're bound to be entirely ineffective against the sails, Beordir's is not so protected. Uncertain, Beordir considers throwing one of the crew out of the fighting top to reduce the threat to himself. However, slowing this boat to allow their own ship to escape is his primary focus. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Sigh.
Axe in hand, he sinks to just next to the hole in the mast that the tops'l halward runs through. Pausing a moment to extend his mystical sense to encompass the axe, he swings a slashing blow at the rope. Expectedly, his flying form becomes visible just above the crew in the fighting top.
(OOC Move Action - get in position Swift / Free Action - activate Arcane Strike making my axe an enchanted weapon Standard Action - slash through the halyard To Hit : d20+10=22 Damage : d6+4=8 ; This should collapse the upper most sail down under the weight of the yard it's attached to.)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Wednesday April 25th, 2018 1:32:32 PM
I try to close in, while also staying out of the way of the incoming Fireball.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 d20+15=18 ; d8+8=16 ; 2d6=5 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 1:56:41 PM
Atlas swoops down behind the captain and attacks with his longsword, doing his best to drive it through the captain's heart. "Surprise!"
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OOC: Are these men evil? I assume they are if they are bandits preying on others, but need to confirm. OOC: I assume the captain will be flat footed since he does not know I am behind him and is distracted by all the action on his ship?
Attack Captain with Longsword: 1d20+15=18 Holy Damage: 2d6=5
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Wednesday April 25th, 2018 1:58:27 PM OOC: I must have accidentally deleted the line that shows Damage w/ Longsword: 1d8+8=16 Stupid touch pads are always causing me issues, sorry!
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless 8d6=18 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 2:39:46 PM
Neshi targets the mast and rigging about 1/3 the way down with his first fireball 18 points damage Reflex DC 22
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Wednesday April 25th, 2018 6:17:10 PM
Atlas, et all, remember that your first attack while invisible grants you a +4 to hit, plus you are all blessed so you have another +1 to hit.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+15=16 ; d20+10=30 ; d8+4=8 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 8:53:02 PM
Elyngael releases another arrow at the helmsman and shoots twice. Blessed +1 to hit, +1 on fear saves.
Arrow 1 to hit (d20+15=16), no damage Arrow 2 to hit (d20+10=30), damage (d8+4=8) and fire damage (d6=6).
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+10=23 ; d8+4=7 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 9:23:28 PM
Opps, forgot to see about confirming crit on arrow 2. (d20+10=23) probably confirmed, extra damage (d8+4=7)
Eric R posting for Osul - AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Wednesday April 25th, 2018 10:43:34 PM
Osul see the arrows take flight, as well as the Fireball. He quickly moves into position to attack the Captain if possible. If not, the target that seems the most imminent to pose a threat.
OOC: I'm going to have a hard time posting a decent post for Osul on Thursday, but at least I got Wednesdays in on time. ;) If anyone else wants to post for Osul Thursday, please have at it. If not, I'll see what I can do tomorrow night again.
Mack: Oh the fireball explodes well above your head.
Atlas: sets up for a sweet coup de grace, but at the last moment and with an uncanny sense of self preservation the captain avoids the blow and draws his rapier, seems to be sheathed in ice.
Armand: double move is 60' every 6 sec or 10/s. 22 round to get there if all are stationary. since the enemy boat is moving forward we will knock that down to 13 rounds.
eOsul: do you flank the captian against Atlas?
Boerdir the rope parts with a snap as the heavy weight of sail is not longer supported, the collapse knockes one of the men trimming the sail off the yard arm where he hits the deck with a sickening crunch.
Elyngael your next arrows put the helmsman down. the wheel spins freely and the bow of the boat beging to move.
Yurr'Neshi the fireball explodes by the mast and engulfs the men in the crows nest 1 of the riggers and 2 men right below the mast. Catching the sail on fire and portions of the yardarms. the men in the crows nest, fall as well as the rigger, the ones on the ground kick and scream before quiteing down and lying still.
the shock and awe of your attack is over and the crew begins to respond. The captain whirls upon the now visable Atlas and with lightening like moves tags him 3 times with his rapier. the cold of the blade burns and it seems his blade found the soft spots in your armor at least once. Atlas takes 15, 17, and 17 points of damage.
Crossbows appear from all over the place and bolts begin to fly. I have Elyngael, Neshi, Beordir and Atlas as being visible now. still invisible are Mack and 'Osul. I am assigning the numeral 1 to Elyngael, 2 to Neshi, 3 to Beordir and 4 to Atlas. I shall now roll 25 times to determine shot allocation.
Elyngael AC. 20 rolls against : (23 Crit! not confirmed, 11, 12) 9 points of damage. 'Neshi AC 26 rolls against : (8,17,8,11,6,9,21,15) no hits. Beordir. AC 23 rolls against: (16,22,18,12,5,17) no hits. Atlas. AC 24 rolls against. (4,17,9,17,4,19,6,6) no hits.
the XO comes up from below and moves to flank Atlas.
the ensigns throw their javelins as well. Atlas, Elygael and 'Neshi get one jevelin a piece. only Atlas gets hit for 7 points.
Captain XO Ensign Ensign Ensign sailor sailor sailor sailor dead sailor 14/? sailor dead sailor dead sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor dead. sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor dead
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Wednesday April 25th, 2018 11:33:19 PM
OoC: I'm going to assume that you meant 1400 feet there, not yards. Were it yards, that would be most of a mile. Also, this post is meant to be for today's surprise round; I'll post tomorrow for the post-surprise round.
IC: Owen sees Elyngael fire on the enemy crew and follows his part of the plan. He begins to Run towards the second ship, making 240 feet of progress. (Current distance: 1160 feet). He silently wills his friends onward, thinking "Now's a great time to be heroic, Wardens!"
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Thursday April 26th, 2018 8:08:10 AM
Neshi aims his next fireball right down into the inside of the ship through the open hatch 22 points damage reflex dc 22 for 1/2
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Thursday April 26th, 2018 8:49:30 AM
Magic Vestment = +2 AC (.5 hours / 8 hours) Bless = +1 to hit, +1vs fear everyone on board and the flyers. (27 of 80 rounds) Air Walk = walking on air (2 of 4,800 rounds, yep 10 minutes per level)
Armand double moves toward the enemy ship.
spells Highlight to display spoiler: { 0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic 1: , Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Entropic shield, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain) 2: Spiritual Weapon, Hold Person, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3: , Create Food and Water, Remove Disease, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4: Restoration, Order’s Wrath, Holy Smite (domain), ) } I'm going with removing the spell..
(Robert D subbing) 'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51, Greater Longstrider, Barkskin, Bless d6=4 ; d3=2 ; d3=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+7=20 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+8=14 ; Thursday April 26th, 2018 9:18:30 AM
I'm going to retrograde Mack's post for 'Osul because he has never really shown a tendency to fight in person.
'Osul is flying stage right of the ship.
Last round 'Osul would have cast Flaming Sphere at the top sail of the front mast (basically on the yardarm of the front top mast) yardarm, ropes and possible the sail take 8 points damage, reflex save for half, oh wait inanimate objects don't get that.
This round, the ball keeps burning there, unless the yardarm fell then the ball would also fall 30 feet or to the next yardarm. 10 points damage this round.
For this Round 'Osul seeing Atlas in trouble casts Summon Nature's Ally IV - Dire Wolf flanking the captain. Dire Wolf AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +3 natural, –1 size) hp 37 (5d8+15) Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +2 Speed 50 ft. Melee bite +7 (1d8+6 plus trip) CMB +8; CMD 20 (24 vs. trip) Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft. The Wolf attacks the Captain. to hit 20 (forgot +2 for flanking so 22) Damage 13 Trip 14 (probably not going to hit the Captains CMD)
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Protection from Arrows, Arcane Strike Thursday April 26th, 2018 12:31:32 PM
The Warden's immediate appearance is highly noticeable. We certainly are drawing fire from the many handy crossbows on deck.
Beordir flies off and down to the lee of the pirate vessel, hoping to use that ship to shield the crew of his own vessel. After a moment, Beordir pulls out a small crystal rod from his spell component pouch.
Spinning his fingers while speaking staccotto arcane phrases, a small gleaming blue sigil glows in the air. The crystal rod amplifies the sigil and modifies the shapes into a glowing pattern hovering just above the grass well in the view of any crossbowmen tracking his flight.
(OOC Move Action - 60' diagonal from the top of the mast. Standard Action - Cast Hypnotic Pattern (I will need to concentrate on this spell) Free Action - none)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 30/86 d20+11=24 ; d8+8=10 ; 2d6=10 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+15=20 ; d8+8=16 ; 2d6=3 ; Thursday April 26th, 2018 4:48:54 PM
Atlas contemplates flying off, but the longer he can take the hits the less his team will take. "You may send me to my grave, but I'll be taking you along with me one way or another."
He attacks the captain with his signature moves, but struggles to land more than one hit. However, so close to death, he finds the hero within him to strike one more time. It may not be enough to save him...
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+20=30 ; d8-1=0 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; Thursday April 26th, 2018 5:15:41 PM
I fly down to flank the Captain with Atlas, and also hopefully make sure Atlas doesn't get flanked himself.
(boot to the head: d20+13+2(flank)+1(flaming tear)+4(invisible), and d8-1 damage+1d6(sneak)+1d6(flaming tear), Hit AC 30 for 1+5+6 damage)
Bless: +1 to hit, +1 vs fear; rounds remaining: ? Invisible: +4 to hit (off after this attack)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Thursday April 26th, 2018 8:20:19 PM
Owen Runs a further 240 feet towards the second ship. He is now 920 feet away.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 56/65 d20+19=24 ; d8+8=11 ; d6=2 ; d20+14=21 ; d8+8=14 ; d6=2 ; Thursday April 26th, 2018 10:13:51 PM
Elyngael's favored enemy as a ranger is Human +4 to hit and damage. She is Blessed +1 to hit.
Elyngael draws an arrow and shoots the captain (d20+19=24, damage d8+8=11, fire damage d6=2, total 13 points). Second shot (d20+14=21, damage d8+8=14, d6=2, total 16 points).
Mack: Where Atlas Missed you connet you have the captain flanked, but there is a large wolf coming to hit the captain too.
Atlas: having atlas to flank against helps, you hit the guy for 39 points of damage.
Armand: keeps on trucking.
‘Osul: I'll give him the prior rounds since he is not attacking anyone, but I'm also inluding him in the next volly of attacks.
Boerdir 3 of the 6 that were shooting at you become enraptured by the hypnotic sigil.
Elyngael I'm having to post earlier, so post when you can Elyngael.
Yurr'Neshiyour fireball goes into the open hatch, when it detonates fire shoots from the hold, the any other hole connecting to the hold. 3 sailors standing near the hold become living flames from the fire. Screaming they run to the edge of the ship and jump off. the ship is now on fire, apparently there were flamable items in the hold that you set alight.
the sailors are all busy reloading their heavy crossbows so they get no attack this round. The XO and the ensigns do though. 1 for elyngael 2 for 'neshi 3 for Beordir 4 for Atlas 5 for Mack 6 for 'Osul.
The ensigns seem to be headhunting spell casters. 2 javelines fly toward 'Osul and 1 flies towards 'Neshi. 'Osul gets hit by 1 javelin for 8 points of damage.
The XO is intercepted by the Dire wolf that 'Osul summoned. and the two clash. the dire wolf bites down on the XO's leg and tries to trip him, but the XO bases out and attempts to slash the wolf with his halbard, he misses though.
the Pirate captain splits his attacks between Mack and Atlas. He stabs at Atlas twice, hitting him once for 17 points of damage. His one hit against Mack threatens a crit bit misses. so he takes 11 points of damage. He is a whirling ball of icy fury right up until 2 of Elyngaels arrows catch him in the throat. He falls to the deck gurgling.
Captain 80/74 AC25 dying XO Ensign Ensign Ensign sailor sailor sailor sailor dead sailor 14/? sailor dead sailor dead sailor fascinated sailor fascinated sailor dead sailor dead sailor dead. sailor fascinated. sailor dead sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor dead
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless 8d6=28 ; Friday April 27th, 2018 8:43:33 AM
Looking down from above, Neshi takes a quick look to see if the rudder lines are more available as a target or if the wheel house and Helm is more available, lets fly with a third fireball. Damage 28 reflex DC 22 for 1/2.
(Robert D subbing) 'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:43/51, Greater Longstrider, Barkskin, Bless d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d20+7=14 ; Friday April 27th, 2018 9:23:02 AM "Anyone seen Owen? I think he may have gone after that second ship by himself."
He watches the Flaming Sphere continue to work its way down the first mast. 9 more points damage.
Dire Wolf AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +3 natural, –1 size) hp 37 (5d8+15) Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +2 Speed 50 ft. Melee bite +7 (1d8+6 plus trip) CMB +8; CMD 20 (24 vs. trip) Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
The Wolf attacks the XO. to hit 14 (probably not a hit if the 20 did not hit last time)
Osul completes 1 movement toward the second ship, fly speed 60?
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Friday April 27th, 2018 9:26:27 AM
Magic Vestment = +2 AC (.5 hours / 8 hours) Bless = +1 to hit, +1vs fear everyone on board and the flyers. (28 of 80 rounds) Air Walk = walking on air (3 of 4,800 rounds, yep 10 minutes per level)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 2d8+8=24 ; d20+15=33 ; d8+8=16 ; 2d6=6 ; Friday April 27th, 2018 11:03:28 AM
Atlas nods a thanks to Elyngael and Mack, takes out a potion of cure moderate wounds and downs it. It works much better than expected and he feels his body jump to life again. The boost gives him the heroic energy he needs to attack the XO who is flanked by the dire wolf. He drives his sword home hard!
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+15=22 ; d20+14=32 ; d8-1=3 ; d8-1=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; Friday April 27th, 2018 11:22:31 AM
I also switch to flank the XO with Atlas and the Dire Wolf, who I'm assuming is on our side and not just some random crazed beast. ;) "Well, hey there.... NICE wolfy......"
(flurry of blows: d20+11+2(flank)+1(bless) for each blow, and d8-1 damage+1d6(sneak), +1 to hit and +1d6 fire damage on first attack from flaming tear Hit AC 22 for 3+6+1 damage, and AC 32 for 2+3 damage)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 56/65 d20+19=29 ; d8+8=16 ; d6=3 ; d20+14=28 ; d8+8=12 ; d6=6 ; Friday April 27th, 2018 5:40:44 PM
Elyngael's favored enemy as a ranger is Human +4 to hit and damage. She is Blessed +1 to hit.
Elyngael targets the XO. If he is not dead yet she will target whoever (enemy wise) is closest to Atlas.
Elyngael draws an arrow and shoots the Xo (d20+19=29, damage d8+8=16, fire damage d6=5, total 19 points). Second shot (d20+14=28, damage d8+8=12, d6=6, total 18 points).
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Friday April 27th, 2018 6:30:08 PM
Owen Runs another 240 feet towards the second ship, finally coming within range at 680 feet away. He draws his Metamagic Rod of Silence and takes a deep breath in preparation for his attack next round.
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Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, Feather Fall, Feather Fall, and Silent Image. 2: Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, and Invisibility. 3: Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, and Major Image. 4: Crushing Despair, Crushing Despair, Greater Invisibility, and Greater Invisibility.
0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used. 0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used. 0/8 daily Blinding Rays used. 0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Protection from Arrows, Power Attack d20+8=9 ; Friday April 27th, 2018 10:48:15 PM
The spell seems to be working on some of them. Still somewhat protected from arrows, Beordir flies back to main mast. Intent on his purpose, he hacks at the halyard that supports the main sail of the ship. Unfortunately in his haste, he misses and chops into the main yard itself, sending wood chips flying.
(OOC Move Action - fly to main mast Standard Action - Melee Attack to chop main mast halyard d20+8=9 ; Critical miss. I might drop the axe)
DM Shane P d20=12 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=23 ; Sunday April 29th, 2018 10:43:39 PM Owen continues on towards the 2nd ship. preparing a spell for when he gets there
Mack: thrashes the XO mercilessly about the feet and ankles.
Atlas: hits the XO a bit higher and harder.
Armand: continues on toward the ship..it's burning now and has slowed considerably.
‘Osul: continues to work his flaming sphere all over the sailing apparatus.
Boerdir whiff, you miss. but though you fumble you do not drop your axe.
Elyngael hits the XO even harder still with her arrows. flipping him onto his back with a welter of blood.
Yurr'Neshi the wheelhouse contains the lines, but also the dead captain, the XO, Atlas, Mack and a large Wolf. you can hit the rudder, but you probably won't do much to it. but if you hit the lines you'll get your friends too.
there is a loud "crack" and fire begins to loosen the deck board and shoot up from the deck. as almost a single being the remaining sailors and the Ensigns drop their weapons and begin to abandon ship. what looked like little wooden shields or tombstones were actually little life surfboards. the men grab a board and jump off. making for the ship behind them.
Captain 80/74 AC25 dying XO 74/54 dead. Ensign Ensign Ensign sailor sailor sailor sailor dead sailor 14/? sailor dead sailor dead sailor fascinated sailor fascinated sailor dead sailor dead sailor dead. sailor fascinated. sailor dead sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor sailor dead
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Monday April 30th, 2018 7:51:08 AM
holding off the latest fireball then, Neshi powers his way toward the second ship and when in range 750 ft lets fly with a fireball at the masts and sails.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:43/51, Greater Longstrider, Barkskin, Bless d20+22=32 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 8:36:35 AM
'Osul looks to see just how far off that ship "behind them" actually is. If there is time he releases the dire wolf (the casting of which cost him his Spike Stones spell), and makes sure the evacuees have made a good headstart before he (if required) Quenches the fire onboard, before saying, "Well, we'd better get back to the ship. We'll need a new plan, 'cause that ain't gonna work a second time. Is there anything that needs to not remain here, or that needs an axe taken to it."
He removes the javelin and tends the wounds {Heal: 32}
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+11=30 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 12:35:20 PM "The Captain is unconscious, but still alive. Should we bind his wounds, and take him back to our ship as a prisoner?"
If a single person says yes, I bind his wounds. If not a single person says no, I also bind his wounds:
(d20+11 heal check of 30)
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Monday April 30th, 2018 2:39:41 PM
Magic Vestment = +2 AC (.5 hours / 8 hours) Bless = +1 to hit, +1vs fear everyone on board and the flyers. (29 of 80 rounds) Air Walk = walking on air (4 of 4,800 rounds, yep 10 minutes per level)
Armand double moves toward the enemy ship. Shane, can you give me a range estimate at this point, you originally said 13 rounds of both moving toward each others, some spells have really long range.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Protection from Arrows - 297 min Monday April 30th, 2018 4:13:44 PM
Watching Armand head off toward the distant ship, Beordir considers how much more time we have aloft. While he personally has a bit more time, he's not sure about his companions. The ship is abandoned, so there's no need to further wreck it. Slinging his axe into his belt, he settles for toward the deck of the ship.
As he lands, he asks, "We may not be able to get back as the fly spells may run out. Mine's still going and I have three more. Are we returning to our ship now?"
(OOC Move Action - fly down to the deck Fly is 3rd level, so we should have had 5 minutes of fly time. However, we've used 3 minutes and our parent ship has moved further away. We may not be able to get back before our spells run out.)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Monday April 30th, 2018 6:01:08 PM
Atlas nods another thanks to El, then responds to Mack, "Bind him, I'm taking him back." Atlas grabs one of the surf board things and returns to pick up the captain once Mack is done with the binding.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 8d6=25 ; 8d6=27 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 6:21:04 PM
Owen begins by calling on his Invisibility Field to ensure that he stays invisible through his attack. Then he uses his Metamagic Rod of Silence to help him cast a Fireball centered on the helm of the distant ship. Then, in a burst of heroic effort, he tosses off another Fireball, this one targeting the center of the ship's deck. Enemies must make a DC 18 Reflex save against these attacks or take 25 and 27 fire damage, respectively. Having made his attack, he flies up and to the right by about 45 feet.
Swift Action: Use Invisibility Field. Standard Action: Silent Fireball, DC 18 Reflex or take 25 fire damage. Heroic Standard Action: Silent Fireball, DC 18 Reflex or take 27 fire damage. Move Action: Fly up and to the right.
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Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, Feather Fall, Feather Fall, and Silent Image. 2: Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, and Invisibility. 3: Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, and Major Image. 4: Crushing Despair, Crushing Despair, Greater Invisibility, and Greater Invisibility.
0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used. 0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used. 0/8 daily Blinding Rays used. 1/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Monday April 30th, 2018 8:32:16 PM
Initially hearing Atlas say "bLind him", I look at him in shock, before realizing what he really said. I quickly bind him up, so Atlas can fly him back.
I stay close to Atlas, to use my monk arrow deflection powers to block any shots.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 56/65 d20+19=39 ; d20+19=33 ; d8+8=14 ; d8+8=14 ; d6=2 ; d20+14=24 ; d8+8=11 ; d6=1 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 9:33:35 PM
Elyngael sees Owen launching fireballs at the distant ship and decides to back him up with her bow. She again targets the helmsman on that ship. Elyngael draws an arrow and shoots (d20+19=39, potential crit 33 confirmed, damage d8+8=14, d8+8=14 crit damage,fire damage d6=2, total 30 points). Second shot (d20+14=24, damage d8+8=11, d6=1, total 12 points damage).
DM Shane P d4=2 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=12 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 9:42:22 PM Owen proves once again that while Wizards may be glass cannons, with the proper prep that's not really an issue. The fireball that impacts the quarter deck Killing the Helmsman and burning the captain and XO it also sets the mizzen sail on fire. the one on the centre deck catches the main sails and the shrouds on fire while also killing 10 sailors.
Mack: escorts Atlas back to the ship.
Atlas: thinking smart puts the captain on a escape board and begins to kite sail him back to the ship.
Armand: with all that's going on, I'll give you 8 rounds to get there. 8x60=480 ft away. it's moot though, because coming up close behind you is your ship, the captain hails you, "come on! let go get your men! BY the Gods I've never seen anything like that in my life!
eOsul: wave his hand and the inferno brewing below decks and engulfing the masts and sails shuts off. leaving behind charred wood and scorched sails.
Boerdir er..um..Armand is heading towards the ship you are on now. (Owen took off for the second ship...and he's...(BOOM! BOOM!) just made it there.
Elyngael perhaps unaware that the 2nd ship is more than twice her bows max range, fires at the helmsman. the arrow falls short but directly in line with the helmsman should it have had the range to hit.
Yurr'Neshi it will be a few rounds before you get there.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:43/51, Greater Longstrider, Barkskin, Bless d20+22=25 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 7:39:40 AM
'Osul scans the grass for what passes for a whale. {Perception: 25} If he spots one nearby, he heads in it's direction. If not, (and if he can see one or more of them) he moves in support of Beordir and Armand.
OOC: I am very happy with the way 'Osul was played during my absence. Thank you. : ) Is anyone still invisible?
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Tuesday May 1st, 2018 8:19:34 AM
knowing that his fly spell is soon to wear off Neshi quickly casts elemental body 2 (air elemental) and continues moving toward the ship (fly 60ft perfect).
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday May 1st, 2018 9:31:03 AM
Seeing the men fleeing the burning ship....how are they surfing... specifically what is their speed, what is their means of propulsion?
Armand decides to run toward the now not burning ship. OOC looked up air walk in the DRC, nothing says you can't run.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Tuesday May 1st, 2018 10:21:40 AM
Atlas continues to carry the unconscious captain back to their ship on the grass kite sail board. He's quite the site with Captain over his shoulder, a hand on the escape board, and the wind blowing through his hair. He looks over at Mack with a huge smile on his face, "This is what life is about my friend!"
Hearing two loud explosions Atlas looks over in that direction. He shouts to no one in particular, "Way to go Owen! So glad he is back with us."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Tuesday May 1st, 2018 12:55:46 PM
Looking back at Atlas not quite as excited.... "I don't know.... I think I prefer to be back at The Tree, laying by the creek, smoking some halfling leaf."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 56/65 Tuesday May 1st, 2018 8:10:17 PM
I did post last night before you, does that post still count, since you seem not to have seen it?
For this post Elyngael opts to race towards Owen as fast as possible to lend her support and get to better range.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 8d6=22 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 9:14:14 PM
Owen continues his onslaught on the second ship. He maintains his Invisibility Field, then casts another Silent Fireball at the ship's captain. In another burst of heroic effort, he casts a Major Image on the enemy ship: A loud booming Crack! resounds across the enemy deck as a blue fireball detonates amidst the sails of the ship. Instead of dissipating like a fireball, however, the magical bluish flames cling to surfaces they touch, pooling like burning oil. Mast, sail, deck; all blacken and char as the flames crackle and a powerful, oppressive heat radiates from the blaze. The acrid scent of burning wood and tar spreads across the deck. The flames burgeon, expanding towards the full range of the spell over the next seven rounds. (120 cubic feet)
The spells cast, he flies a little further up and to the left.
Swift Action: Maintain Invisibility Field. Standard Action: Silent Fireball, DC 18 Reflex or take 22 fire damage. Heroic Standard Action: Major Image, DC 18 Will save or believe a terrifying magical fire is consuming your ship. Move Action: Fly up and to the left.
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Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, Feather Fall, Feather Fall, and Silent Image. 2: Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, Invisibility, and Invisibility. 3: Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, Fireball, and Major Image. 4: Crushing Despair, Crushing Despair, Greater Invisibility, and Greater Invisibility.
0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used. 0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used. 0/8 daily Blinding Rays used. 2/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}
DM Shane P d20+1=7 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=4 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=15 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 10:01:16 PM Owen continues his magical onslaught on the ship. the illusionary flames are quite effective every body but the XO and 1 sailor jump off the ship this round.
Mack: wishes he was back home.
Atlas: strikes the very image of a hero making his way back to the ship
Armand: you don't see any visible means of propulsion for the boards. on of your ships sailor throws a rope down to you the seem to be traveling a bit faster than you are.
‘Osul:/b] no land whales visible. looks like you are playing support.
[b]Boerdir ? post when you can Boerdir, I'll edit you into my post tomorrow.
Elyngael got you covered in the privious post. she flys towards owen(or where she believes he is) as fast as she can go.
Yurr'Neshiturns into an elemental and continues on towards the ship.
long day, tired and can't push the story forward right now.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless 8d6=23 ; Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 8:33:42 AM
continues to fly toward the second ship when within 750 feet Neshi will send a fireball into the masts and nets. 23 points dam.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 10:33:23 AM
Magic Vestment = +2 AC (.5 hours / 8 hours) Bless = +1 to hit, +1vs fear everyone on board and the flyers. (30 of 80 rounds) Air Walk = walking on air (5 of 4,800 rounds, yep 10 minutes per level)
Armand steps aboard the ship. He nods to the captain "I thought you were just going to slow and not turn about? Do you intend to take that now not burning ship as a prize or continue on to the other ship and truly strike terror into their hearts?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 10:58:45 AM
Atlas grabs the rope and uses it to keep pace with the ship while he works with the sailors to get the unconscious captain on board. He kisses his amazing means of travel goodbye and hauls himself up the side as his board quickly fades in the distance.
Once on board he quickly asks anyone willing to help, "Can we get this man tied up even better and put below decks so we can question him? Where can I find the captain, and where are we going next?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 1:44:47 PM
I work on tying up the captain even more securely, and gag him for now as well. "I don't want to take any chances that he regains consciousness and uses some Verbal only spell on us."
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:43/51, Greater Longstrider, Barkskin, Bless Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 5:37:22 PM
Medium Air Elemnetal 'Osul "fly-runs" 280' towards the second ship, at mast height.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 8d6=33 ; Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 7:29:36 PM
Owen maintains his invisibility field, then lobs one more Fireball towards the XO of the second ship. Reflex DC 18 or take 33 fire damage. He starts to fly back towards the ship the Wardens came in on.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 55/65 Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 8:13:24 PM
Elyngael continues to fly toward the second ship. She looks down, is she going faster than the surfers?
DM Shane P d20+7=26 ; Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 10:56:38 PM Owen casts another fireball, the XO avoids most of the damage but also, wisely, decides that discretion is the better part of valour, grabs a life board and dives over the side. the ship is burning quite nicely.
Mack: takes tying to a new height...wow I didn't know you could tie his head to his ankle...that looks...uncomfortable.
Atlas: gets on the ship with the prisoner
Armand: Captain: I was hedging me bets good cleric if you all didn't work out, facing 3 ships o' the barons men would have been the death of us all. but one ship...aye, I'll face one all day.
eOsul: you get closer, close enough to see a blazing ghost ship devoid of people.
Boerdir ?
Elyngael no. the life boards travel at a good clip, at least as fast as the ship,
Yurr'Neshi you lug a fireball at the ship, which is already burning quite nicely.
The 3rd ship heaves to about a mile out. and all the sailors head towards that boat. your boat comes up along side the 1st ship and offloads a prize crew, the second ship burns to a cinder. it looks as though the 3rd ship is just hanging around till it can pick up the shipwrecked sailors. if you wish to confront that ship the captain is willing to hang around, but he also tells you that a single ship is no threat and that he would like to be on his way.
give each player 6,400 xp for the battle
the Barons captain had the following on him.
a potion a chain shirt a rapier that is cold to the touch and very sharp a really nice longbow with 20 arrows. a very nice belt some very nice boots a nice cloak and a nice ring.
The XO's body had the following: 2 potions 2 tanglefoot bags some really nice full plate a nice halberd a thick composite longbow with 20 arrows a nice cloak 35gp.
the captain's men find a chest of gold below decks. As the boarding party you are entitled to 50% of whats found. that comes out to 20,000gp, when he get the ship into the mining camp you'll get 50% of the bounty on it as well.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:43/51, Greater Longstrider, Barkskin, Bless Thursday May 3rd, 2018 5:54:29 AM
GIven the chance, 'Osul won't let the second ship burn to the grassline. He will happily spend a Hero Point to recall and recast Quench. A grass fire would mean something different here. That is not the point they are trying to make, as he understands it.
Eventually he returns to their ship, looking again for signs of life in the grass and the sky.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Protection from Arrows - 297 min Thursday May 3rd, 2018 9:07:48 AM
Still standing on the 1st ship, Beordir had been looking around as the Wardens and the crew abandoned it. Magical assault began on the second ship and was over as soon as it had begin. Beordir looks on perplexed. Why didn't they have better wards against fire?
Once the ship they had hired pulls up along side the ship he's on, Beordir crosses back over. He puts his question to the first mate. "That seemed too easy. Why didn't they have better preparation against fire?"
(OOC My apologies for my absence. We need a name for the ship we hired. I propose the Jolly Ranger.)
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+7=21 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=19 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2018 10:23:14 AM OOC I'm assuming we're moving out of rounds, so not posting the ongoing spells for now.
"Very good captain, I propose we close with that other abandoned ship. We probably can't take it as prize but I want to make sure it is not repairable and you can see if there is any other salvageable material below decks."
Armand goes over to Atlas. "You look a little worse for wear. Do you want me to heal the captain as well or let him see Lord Gargul? I think it may be his time. I'm not sure how are captain feels about prisoners."
"I'm sure Owen can do a better job identifying these things but I'll give it a try." Armand casts Detect magic. (Identify/spellcraft rolls next to each one in case they detect as magical)
the Barons captain had the following on him. a potion - 21 a chain shirt - 11 a rapier that is cold to the touch and very sharp - 15 a really nice longbow with 20 arrows. - 16 a very nice belt - 27 some very nice boots - 9 a nice cloak - 11 and a nice ring. - 20
The XO's body had the following: 2 potions - 8, 13 2 tanglefoot bags some really nice full plate - 20 a nice halberd - 24 a thick composite longbow with 20 arrows - 11 a nice cloak - 19
Armand shakes his head, assuming I had a lot of bad rolls. "I know Owen can do this better than me."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Thursday May 3rd, 2018 12:32:00 PM "The Jolly Ranger... I like it, Beordir!
I'm also very surprised they weren't better prepared for fire.."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Thursday May 3rd, 2018 12:42:45 PM
Atlas nods to Armand, "Yes my friend. That freaking rapier is magical, I swear. And speaking of magic, I'm interested to know what the other gear is. I've been flirting with Gargul in nearly every battle lately, so I am interested in anything that helps me stay alive and keep the baddies at bay so the rest of you can blast them."
Looking out at the 3rd ship, Atlas sighs. "We should go after them Captain. I won't forgive myself if I come back to this place in a year and find out that you and your crew were killed by these same men. We should do something now while we can."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Thursday May 3rd, 2018 12:44:51 PM
Atlas remember's Armand's other question, "I think we heal the captain enough to get information out of him. I know we are here to save the Wold, but I think we should also be focused on doing the right thing along the way. Taking out these bandits and their leader would be a good thing for everyone here in the grass sea."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+9=17 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+28=44 ; d20+28=29 ; d20+28=30 ; d20+28=47 ; d20+28=41 ; d20+28=40 ; d20+28=29 ; d20+28=48 ; d20+28=45 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+28=44 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+28=44 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+28=46 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2018 2:42:40 PM
When Owen arrives back on deck, he sees the pile of items laid out for inspection and Armand taking a look. "Anything interesting, friend?" He casts Identify and then looks through the items.
(Each item is listed with both an Appraise roll and a Spellcraft roll.) a potion (17, 44) a chain shirt (23, 29) a rapier that is cold to the touch and very sharp (17, 30) a really nice longbow with 20 arrows (24, 47) a very nice belt (19, 41) some very nice boots (19, 40) a nice cloak (21, 29) and a nice ring. (18, 48)
2 potions (12, 45; 16, 42) 2 tanglefoot bags some really nice full plate (24, 44) a nice halberd (15, 42) a thick composite longbow with 20 arrows (24, 44) a nice cloak (22, 46)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 55/65 Thursday May 3rd, 2018 8:34:25 PM
Elyngael see's that all the sailors are hastily fleeing. She returns to the ship and goes to check on Khan. She will stand nearby when she hears Armand talk of healing.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2018 9:06:39 PM
Armand does a channel heal... everyone including the Barron's captain is healed 18hp.
DM Shane P Thursday May 3rd, 2018 10:11:48 PM Owen identifies the items. (see below) Mack: the name of the ship is the "John Eaton Carter" (Also you guys rolled really well and made smart decisions. this could have very easily gotten a lot of people killed. )
Atlas: suggests that they heal the captain enough that he can stand for his execution. He also thinks we ought to go after the 3rd ship.
Armand: heal everyone for 18hp.
‘Osul: saves the 2nd ship before it is a total loss. the captain puts a prize crew on it but since all the sails and rigging is gone he is going to be forced to tow both the ships in until they can rerig it.
Boerdir the first mate shrugs Mages don't work on cargo ships much. the work, the long time between ports and the pay just makes it an unattractive proposition. in a squadron of 3 ships, the Baron usually has at least 1 mage, I guess we just got lucky with this one.
Elyngael get some healing.
Yurr'Neshi sees the work of his fireball undone by 'Osul's quenching spell.
With the two ships in tow the John Eaton Carter makes even slower time for a day or so. until they get some of the damage repaired and get new rigging put up. then you sail abreast. No other ships accost during the remaning 8 days you sail. that is until you are challenged by the Gallies of the Mining colony. another day in and you are docked and unloading cargo the bounty for the 2 ships comes out to 40,000gp...20k of which is yours.
you identify the items from the loot they are: Captain potion of enlarge person +1 chain shirt +1 buckler +1 frost keen rapier masterwork composite longbow (+2 Str) with 20 arrows sap belt of incredible dexterity +2 boots of striding and springing cloak of resistance +1 ring of protection +1
XO potions of cure moderate wounds (2) tanglefoot bags (2) masterwork full plate, +1 halberd composite longbow (+4 Str) with 20 arrows sap cloak of resistance +1 35 gp
The captain introduces you to a drover that takes supplies to the Monk(Druid) enclave at the Forest of Faith. once he hears that you were the ones to both save his 1st cousin's life and also beat the Baron's men off his Uncles boat he says he will be more than glad to take you to the forest.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Friday May 4th, 2018 8:42:12 AM
Neshi watches and listens as the items are identified. He show a good deal of interest in the belt.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 d20+18=22 ; d20+6=18 ; Friday May 4th, 2018 10:50:53 AM
Atlas looks over the goods and listens to the group talk about them. "As I said before, anything I can get to help me stay alive a hair longer up front is helpful. The only thing that jumps out for that this is the ring of protection. Anyone have an issue with me taking that as part of my share?"
During the 8 days Atlas takes the opportunity to work with Armand on their good cop/bad cop approach with the prisoner. The goal is to get the location of the baron, to understand how many men he has and how well defended they are.
----------------------------------------------------------- Intimidation on prisoner: 1d20+18=22 Sense Motive: 1d20+6=18
OOC: I suggest a hero point for Owen, making short work with all those fireballs and then saving the one ship so we could salvage it.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=28 ; Friday May 4th, 2018 1:09:44 PM
Armand will make sure everyone gets healed through channelling....except the prisoner. One healing is enough for him, for the rest of it he can heal the natural way.
Armand will go along with Atlas's good cop/bad cop routine...maybe doing a little cure light wounds. Diplomacy 28 (d20+10).
Armand is not too worried about the treasure. However, one day he mentions to Atlas "You Atlas, if you take those boots of striding and springing, your movement would not be reduced if you wore heavy armor. You could be in full plate and still have the same speed you have now."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Friday May 4th, 2018 1:17:54 PM
OOC: I'll get the Party Treasure updated and sent out once I get home later today. And I'll work on getting prices on what I can.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 55/65 Friday May 4th, 2018 6:21:30 PM "I would choose maybe the cloak of resistance, unless someone else needs it more."
DM Shane P d3=2 ; Friday May 4th, 2018 10:48:03 PM
without a lot of questioning the Captain tells you that the Barons have a well and land extending from the mountains to an are encompassing 1/4 of the available land in the Northen half of the Sargrass. he estimates that they have a fighting force of over 1000, though he's not sure. they have about 10 times that in non-combatants.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:43/51, Greater Longstrider, Barkskin, Bless Saturday May 5th, 2018 3:37:21 AM "I don't know... I'll wait and see what's left."
After hearing the Captain, 'Osul spends a few moments apparently counting on his fingers from time to time as he he walks led but unhindered through to the forest.
He thanks the drover (I hope we got a name), and considers what his brethren (distant brethren) will want in return for the prize they have been asked to obtain.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Saturday May 5th, 2018 6:04:26 AM
Post Name correction
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Saturday May 5th, 2018 6:33:21 PM
Walking along.
Armand asks 'Osul, "Say don't you still have the nut/seed from the Tree of Parting? Do you think we should plant it in the Druid grove here? Granted I don't think we're in the Wold right now, but it could eventually be a place of refuge in this place."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 55/65 d20+15=35 ; Saturday May 5th, 2018 9:23:35 PM "I think we should all remember why we're here. Our main goal is to get the item and save the Wold. We cannot take time out to go fight this Baron or his men. First things first."
Elyngael and Khan are on scouting alert as the party marches through the mountains. Perception (d20+15=35)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Sunday May 6th, 2018 4:16:57 PM "I'd certainly be interested in the 2nd Cloak Of Resistance +1 if no one else is."
OOC: I'm still checking on a few item prices, but I have Party Treasure up-to-date with what I know so far:
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Sunday May 6th, 2018 10:17:54 PM
Owen agrees with Elyngael: the Wardens have one objective, and it's not taking care of the Baron.
DM Shane P Sunday May 6th, 2018 11:33:43 PM
now that the players are through trying to go on subquests the Drover takes them to a mine. he explains. This is an older mind, well dug and stil working but a long while ago one of the miners found a vein of iron that ran straight through to the other side of the mountain. We use it to get supplies to the Monks in the Forest, but we don't tell them that, as luck would have it the entrance comes on a bit up the pass, we keep it hidden, but we make out like it took days to pass through the mountains.
with that, he takes you to the baggage train that is headed to the Forest of Faith. he and 3 other men have it all staged to perfection. the mules are slightly poor as if they have been in a place with little forage, the men's clothes are dirty and sweatstained. it looks all the world like they just crossed though a difficult mountain pass.
Now don't tell nobody, we ain't lost a man since this tunnel opened up, and we've kept our profit margin. If the Monks find out, our children will starve and we'll have to collapes the tunnel and use the old way. Our wives have gotten used to a certain lifestyle, and...well so have we.
the journey through the tunnel is but a few hours. it's a relly long tunnel. but the way is lit, clean and well shorn. the mules seem used to it and there is even a guard or two to make sure that no nasties take up residence. it comes out in a hidden bluff just off the pass trail. apparently you either rose a bit in elevation or the land on this side is a bit lower than the other side. you have to go down the mountain, following the trail, several hundred yards before you reach flat land. the veiw is magnificent though, especially after weeks of nothing but grass, the forest of faith is spectacular spread out below you.
by the end of the day, the baggage train has reached the monk enclave, The Drover (who's name is Bill) introduces you to the leader of the enclave, a man by the name of Warren.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Monday May 7th, 2018 8:06:14 AM
I try not to listen to the Drover speak, so I don't feel as guilty. I've learned that the world isn't as black and white as I once thought though. There are a lot of "gray" areas.
To Atlas, when I get the chance... "I'm all for a side quest. Just say when!" :D
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Monday May 7th, 2018 2:15:26 PM
Atlas clearly likes that idea of the boots the more he thinks about it. "I don't think I can do the full plate, I need to up in a hurry if we're ambushed at night, but being able to engage the enemy faster will help everyone out. Count me in if no one else wants them."
As for the Baron, "Mack, it looks like the others think our priority is saving the Wold, which is hard to argue. I don't like leaving him out there, but with an army of 1000 and a city of 10,000, well, maybe we'll save the Wold first and return after to deal with him." He smiles that smile that Mack has learned to know as the trouble maker.
Atlas is a bit put off by the dishonesty of the merchants. "What do the rest of you think? The monks will ask us how our trip through the mountains was, so we should be on the same page."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Monday May 7th, 2018 3:02:11 PM
As much as I would like to rid the area of someone like the baron, I believe that the current quest we are on for Maab should take priority and I think we might need perhaps a few more of us to bring down those types of numbers.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Monday May 7th, 2018 3:43:57 PM "Atlas, what's to say you don't have 2 sets of armor? One for resting at night and one for day, when we're more likely to get into the think of things? You'll just need to get a bag of holding to keep things in."
Armand contemplates things. "The way I see it, the monks..err druids..whatever, are paying for a delivery service. How it's delivered is not a factor. In other words if I contract with someone to deliver food every week, as long as the price is already agreed upon, how it's done is not a concern, as long as the delivery is on time."
Armand turns to 'Osul. "If I remember right we're supposed to get an acorn from the oldest druid grove here. Do you think if we offer to trade the seed of the Tree we can move things along without having to go on some quest for these druids?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Monday May 7th, 2018 5:43:26 PM
OOC: Armand, I'll need to recheck the posts from when we were leaving The Tree to be certain.
"You are concerned about the quest these druids might send us on Armand?"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Monday May 7th, 2018 6:37:34 PM
Owen is glad to see the Forest of Faith, even if the drovers are a little shady in their dealings with the monks. He speaks to Warren, the leader of the enclave: "Greetings, Warren. We come here on a mission of great importance and would ask your aid. What can you tell us about the red grass?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 55/65 d20=1 ; d20+15=29 ; Monday May 7th, 2018 10:00:17 PM
Elyngael is thrilled to be in a druid grove again. It's beautiful especially after miles and miles of grass. She walks around the general area looking for anything unusual about this particular grove (Perception d20+15=16). The appearance of Warren distracts her - is he human or elven, or ? (d20+15=29 perception)
DM Shane P Monday May 7th, 2018 11:45:09 PM
Warren: the red grass, it has not touched us here as yet. but we are aware of it. curious, the Manfri and our sect have often disagreed with the fate of the Sargrass, but on this we see eye to eye. the Red Grass is a blight.. he thinks for a minute. then motions for you all to follow him.
He takes you to a hut with a few acolytes in attendance. inside the hut a frail old man sets naked but for a loincloth upon the floor. in his eyes there is madness, and it looks as though the acolytes are there to both keep from harm both self-inflicted and other things.
Warren: This is Lum, often called Lum the Mad, for he is quite insane, but in his madness, he has been known to speak prophesy. he turns and speaks to the madman. grandfather! what were you saying about the ones seeking the sargrass? they are here, I think, tell them!
he turns to you all and you can tell that he is not here. but suddenly his eyes clear, his composure changes and he speaks in a surprisingly calm and reasonable voice.
Ah, the Tree Wardens! it is good to finally meet you all. you guys are the talk of the town in the nether realms. Your future is so interesting as well, why that battle you are going to have with that D...sorry...I get carried away, I can't let the cat out of the bag too soon now can I? Ha HA! You are seeking something, the first seed, yes? It is guarded by a Sphinx you know. the Sphinx is the only being capable of opening the time bubble where the seed is kept. and the Sphinx has a riddle, it's not a spoken riddle. but something else, he gave me the something, to give to you, when you finally made it here.
from out nowhere, he pulls forth a beautiful Red Mahogany staff with brass caps on the ends. the ends are also cleft a bit the staff is about 1 1/2" in diameter. he also pulls forth from out of nowhere (seriously, the guys got a loincloth on, where the heck does he keep a 6' staff and a strip of leather) a strip of finely tanned leather. there are letters stitched at short intervals down its length. The letters are as follows. "rlgoiwayuuitlfeeyaeiinshtoptnoievrdy" he looks at the staff and the strip and shrugs. I don't know what it means, then again I've not tried to work out the problem. that's you guys job. . his eyes dilate and his head cocks to the side, a line of drool escapes his mouth and you know that he has checked out from this world once again.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Tuesday May 8th, 2018 1:34:17 AM
Owen raises an eyebrow at the riddle. "A sphinx? Hmm..." He takes the leather strip and winds it around the staff, to see if the letters line up to spell anything.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Tuesday May 8th, 2018 8:46:24 AM
if winding it clockwise doesnt work try counterclockwise
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Protection from Arrows - 297 min d20+7=14 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2018 9:19:32 AM
The group currently decides against dealing with the Baron. Beordir's generally uncertain as to the value of attacking the Baron. He is supporting 10,000 people with his actions. What will that group do? Thankfully, the Wardens do not chose to intervene at the moment.
The new forest is interesting, as is the mine, but the druid grove is most intriguing. It reminds him of his lost dreams and hermitage. He is momentarily relieved when the group enters the hut. When he catches sight of the aged man called Lum, he sighs and mutters, "Why do we always seem to find the lunatics? Do they follow us around?"
A Sphinx sounds interesting, but they are tricky in the stories he has heard. Owen starts looking at the letters on the leather strip. Beordir very carefully inscribes them in his wax tablet. Settling down near the side of the tent, he starts trying to work out a pattern from the letters.
(OOC Linguistics 1d20+7=14 Gah. That's probably not going to do it.)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Tuesday May 8th, 2018 11:48:41 AM
When it's my turn to try to decipher the riddle, I wrap it around my arm, and read it out loud.
OOC: Party Treasure prices updated. Any last words on requested items? Each person's share is 4,866. Feel free to take your items, throw your money in, and take your share whenever you're ready. Although I don't think we can go to the Catacombs right now. ;)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Tuesday May 8th, 2018 12:05:54 PM
Atlas looks at Armand, "You are a wise man Armand, always coming up with things I don't necessarily think about."
As for the Sphinx and riddle, Atlas is his usual self. "No sense in waiting, let's get moving and figure the riddle out on the way. Thank goodness we have added some new blood to our group, as history will show that we're not very good with riddles. Maybe that has changed now."
---------------------------------------------------- OOC: Eric, Just to be clear, I take the 4,866 gp, then I take my items and I put back into the pot the cost listed for each item?
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+7=23 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2018 12:15:59 PM
Armand casts detect magic and read magic.
He looks at the leather strip unwound and wound around the staff. Linguistics: 23 (d20+7)
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Tuesday May 8th, 2018 5:12:02 PM
'Osul leaves the experimenting with the staff and strip to those already engaged.
"Thank you Warren, and thank you Lum."
if the sky could tell a tale it would be a scytale
DM Shane P Tuesday May 8th, 2018 7:05:28 PM
it takes a bit of wrapping but eventually, a message is displayed. religioniswhatyouputintoyourlifeeveryday".
The aura of the staff is straight evocation magic, like any magic weapon. but when the strap is wrapped around it, Abjuration appears one way and Trasmutation appears another way. pretty strange.
Warren listens to the old man as well. Man! that never ceases to freak me out when he does that. I guess he's talking about the Sphynx that lives in the middle of the forest, he's got a cave there. we have an agreement with him. He can have some of our livestock and in return, he keeps undesirables from setting up shop in our forest. he's also a really good source of knowledge. if you want I can have one of the rangers take you to him?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 55/65 Tuesday May 8th, 2018 8:58:02 PM
No fair changing the time of day you post, that's less than 24 hours for us to respond.
Elyngael throws 1000 gold into the pot to pay for the clock of resistance +1.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Tuesday May 8th, 2018 9:00:42 PM
Elyngael looks on as the message is displayed. "Maybe someone should try to identify this staff."
She turns to the druid Warren. "What creatures are you worried about that could get into your forest?"
DM Shane P Tuesday May 8th, 2018 10:45:29 PM
OOC: sorry was really really tired when I got in from work. Thought that if I didn't post then I might not post at all.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Wednesday May 9th, 2018 10:12:59 AM
Atlas listens and tries to be patient. At the mention of the ranger he briefly speaks up, "We'll take the ranger." Then it is back to pacing and waiting for the gang to be ready.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Protection from Arrows - 297 min Wednesday May 9th, 2018 10:43:13 AM
Once the message gets interpreted, Beordir makes a note of it, then steps back out of the hut to contemplate the druid's grove. He has frequented many places like this hoping that the natural heartbeat would call to him to no avail. He finds a tree to sit down under and starts to consider the path he has taken so far.
(OOC I added coin to match the value of the rapier and my existing share to the total. Hoepfully that was right.)
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+16=35 ; d20+2=12 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2018 11:07:01 AM "That is a kind offer. I hope it won't leave you short, Warren." "So, is this your grove?", he asks looking about.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Wednesday May 9th, 2018 11:22:53 AM "Heck yah... I'm a big fan of rangers! Even more so if his name is Hank, and he has a cool bow!" I think back to days of old.....
OOC: Correct, Atlas, on the Party Treasure. Yep, just take your 4,866, take your item(s), and pay in the gold that you owe for your item(s). :) Elyngael, you only need to pay in 500 gp for the Cloak. The 1,000 gp value listed was for 2 cloaks, and I bought one of them. 500 gp each. You can each update the Party Treasure on your own, or I can just clean it up when everyone is finished.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Wednesday May 9th, 2018 3:03:51 PM
Neshi helps himself to the dexterity belt and keeps 2866 gp putting 2000 back in the kitty.
Looking over at the strip of lettering. Really? That's what it says? That would be something I would expect from a follower of Flower. How is that supposed to help us?
When the staff changes its magical signatures, Neshi looks intrigued and interested but is not sure he wants anything to do with it.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+7=27 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2018 3:33:28 PM
Armand tries to identify the staff... Spellcraft: 27 (d20+7) Hoot. Nat 20.
Armand asks of the druid, "How far is it to the center of your grove, where the sphinx lives?"
He turns to the party, "I don't know about the rest of you but I'm set to go." OOC, I'm assuming in the days that passed that everyone is now fully healed up.
Armand contemplates the message: religion is what you put into your life everyday "Could mean faith, morality, spirituality, I don't know, as riddles go seems pretty vague and open to interpretation from whomever is the person addressed."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+28=29 ; d20+28=47 ; d20+28=40 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2018 5:50:44 PM
Owen chats with the group: "I think its meaning will become clearer with context. We can't quite place it right now, unfortunately."
He casts Identify on the staff, examining it in three different arrangements: with the leather strip wound clockwise, counterclockwise, and with it removed completely. Spellcraft: 29, 47,40.
Finally, in considering the party treasure, he asks around, saying "Hey, whatever happened to that dagger we got from the Drow Queen?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Wednesday May 9th, 2018 9:16:40 PM
Responding to Owen: "The Catacombs said they wouldn't buy it. Something about it being 'Special'. So we hung on to it. I believe Armand may be carrying it."
DM Shane P Wednesday May 9th, 2018 9:48:53 PM
the Staff is a +2 staff, when the leather is wrapped around it one way, it provides a shield of +2, when it is wrapped around it another way it gives a boost of +2 to your concentration check. it takes 2 rounds to wind the leather around the staff, and the effect lasts for 10 rounds. it can only be used 1 per day for each effect. wrapping the staff nullifies it's use as a staff while being used in that way.
The Rangers name is Larry, you know this because he likes to talk...a lot. he leads you into the forest for most of the day and you reach the cave of the sphynx well after dark. You learn that the Sphynx's name is Cheops. torches burn in sconces and on poles leading up to the cave.
as you approach the cave mouth a deep masculine voice echos forth. Well, well if it isn't the Tree Wardens, welcome. Lum told me you were here, I was hoping my little puzzle would be more of a challenge, but I see your reputation for competence is well deserved. there is movement inside the cave, the Sphynx steps out into the torch light. He is massive, 12 or 13 ft at the shoulder, tawny gold color with a handsome nubian face surrounded by a golden Pharos rainment. I am Cheops, but I'm sure that this noisey human that lead you here told you that... he pauses and looks at the Ranger How are you this night Larry? ...they excange pleasantries for a few moments...apparently Larry is about to be a father...he didn't talk about that with you. their conversation ends shortly and Larry walks off to let you have the Sphynx to yourself. You are here for the First Seed, the last seed from the oldest Tree in this forest. I'm glad I saved it, the tree was struck by lightening may years ago and now no longer exists. I knew it was special because it glowed when I picked it up. He turns a paw over and uncups it, inside is a glowing Acorn, a blue halo around it that lights up the area like the sun. He holds it out to the party then cups his paw and puts it away. I have guarded the seed for millenia, ever since the Sargrass first came to this place, I have a price for the Seed, You must sit with me for the night, and tell me of your travels, your stories and your place. and when you take this seed and save the Wold you must come back, once the Sargrass has come back, and tell me of your stories since. is this price acceptable?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 d20+4=21 ; Thursday May 10th, 2018 1:03:28 AM
Atlas, knowing he should let the more wise among them speak, cannot help himself and jumps right in. "It just so happens that I enjoy telling our stories, so I am more than happy to make this deal and talk through the night. Also, I was afraid that we would never have the chance to come back to this place, so I'm excited to hear that we can return at some point to share even more stories with you."
Atlas does everything in his power to wait for the others to say what they are thinking, but the moment he feels like he can jump in without being rude he does so. "Our stories vary before meeting, so I think it best to start with the first time any of us met. That was a day long ago when Mack and I joined a caravan as guards as they made their trip to the Tree of Parting...Part way through that trip one of the wagons had a problem with a wheel and had to pull over to get fixed. The rest of the caravan continued on and we were assigned to guard this one wagon. There were others with us as well, brave and kind, but their path eventually lead in other directions as you'll hear. Anyway, it just so happens that the wagon received some unwelcome visitors that night in the form of goblins...We managed to live, get the wagon back on the road, and eventually make it to the Tree. That was what first got us noticed." As Atlas speaks he picks pieces of the story to dive deeper into, trying to make it as entertaining to the Sphinx as he can. He pauses periodically to answer questions and for dramatic effect. He's in his element and one might wonder if he ever thought about taking the role of a bard. However, they quickly shake their head and laugh at the notion.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+2=3 ; Thursday May 10th, 2018 7:28:29 AM
Letting Mack cover the post "getting-noticed" period, 'Osul chips in on his arrival at The Tree, the Beacon in the Red Hills, Asads, and the WLA recruiters/journeymen before handing off to Owen. He tries to follow the lead of Atlas, but storytelling really isn't his forte.
Perform: 3 (like I said, even before I rolled)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Thursday May 10th, 2018 8:33:15 AM
Owen grins at the enthusiasm of his friends. Once Atlas and 'Osul have had their say, he speaks: "As you can see, Cheops, we love to tell stories. I am afraid we cannot accept your deal, however. As you know well, this forest is in one of Maab's Valleys of Twilight, so here the sun never sets. To stay the night with you would be to stay forever. In addition, your clever puzzle suggests the problem with the other half of your deal: just as 'Religion is what you put into your life every day', so are our stories everything in our lives, great and small. To return and tell you of our stories since saving the Wold would also have no end, because we would have to recount forever the tale of returning to you and telling you further stories about further stories. I propose this counter-offer: we each tell you a brief story in exchange for the First Seed. Atlas and 'Osul have already fulfilled their part of this bargain. Further, I am sure you want still more information about the Wold at large. We will tell you a second round of stories if you teach us Sphinx, your language."
If the sphinx agrees, Owen will tell a story about his first adventure with the Wardens: running down a band of orcish kidnappers. Mack, Atlas, and 'Osul appear in it, as well as some former companions: Carver, Cameron, and Crosseye.
Then he will tell what he has heard of the sundering of the Mailed Fist mercenary organization.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+3=9 ; Thursday May 10th, 2018 11:16:29 AM "Actually Owen I think there is a day and night. At least there has been while we've been here."
Armand will regale the Sphinx with the tales of the Tree of Parting and the Wardens. Performance 9 (d20+3). Apparently Armand is way to factual and less on the entertaining side of things.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+9=19 ; Thursday May 10th, 2018 12:31:42 PM
Very excited at first, my smile goes slightly away as Owen says we can NOT stay here forever.
I try to add some dramatic affects to the stories with a little banjo music in line with the stories:
(d20+9 perform banjo check of 19)
I make sure to add in that I'm still waiting for Boni, our minotaur warrior, to return.
And Squeaver is very anxious to add in some of his own story as well.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Thursday May 10th, 2018 12:39:49 PM
Atlas' head spins thinking about what Owen has said. He's not sure if he agrees with Owen or Armand, so he keeps his mouth quiet until the Sphinx can answer.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Thursday May 10th, 2018 1:04:29 PM
OoC: Oh yeah, now I remember night falling, when we were on the boat. Or was it just a long twilight? Anyway, the sun moves strangely here. Plus, my money says the Sphinx wants to eat us, no matter how nice it seems.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Thursday May 10th, 2018 3:50:13 PM
I will be glad to add what stories I have, but I am not much a spinner of tales.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Thursday May 10th, 2018 8:36:33 PM
Elyngael sits quietly as she has hardly been with the Wardens very long.
DM Shane P Thursday May 10th, 2018 10:28:46 PM
there is a day and night, but strangely the sun rises in the west and sets in the west, altering course and heading back the way it came shortly before setting. which makes for a very long day and a very long night.
The Sphynx listens intently, asking well thought out and intelligent questions that, somehow, get you to talk a lot more than you thought you would. the night is long and during the course of the stories a table is set up and a spread laid out...along with spirits and beer. what started as individuals telling tales, turns into a mass recounting of events as good food and good drink loosens tounges and creates a spirit of bonhomie. when the sun rises in the west yet again, Cheops hands over the seed. he looks at Owen. [b]when you come back, I will be glad to teach you my language, and do not worry, my offer was made in a spirit of friendship, not to catch you in a trap. I've lived here for a long time, I am thankful that Humans do not live forever after several centuries spent talking to the same folk, it would get boring. when you live as long as I do, finding good conversation is a blessing not to be exploited... durance does not make for a good visit. [b]
with that the majestic beast bids you good day and flies off to patrol his kingdom.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Friday May 11th, 2018 8:16:56 AM "I'm ready! Let's do this!!!!!! ........ What are we doing again?"
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Protection from Arrows - 297 min Friday May 11th, 2018 9:13:22 AM
Beordir is not much of a story teller, but he does have notes. He follows along with the storytelling, documenting new understanding for the Sage's Guild. Having been worried about the difficulty of getting anything out of a Sphinx, he's quite surprised that this one is so...accommodating. Most people are ready to go, but Mack actually voices the uncertainty for what's next.
Beordir speaks up, "I think Owen has a book defining a ritual. I'm not certain we are in the right location for it's use however. It's supposed to stop the Bloodgrass. Also Elyngael has a flute of "Fated Teleportation", mostly to keep it away from Mack. It's supposed to be blown once we complete the ritual."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 33/86 Friday May 11th, 2018 12:47:41 PM
Atlas takes it all in. Closing his eyes he breathes deeply, smelling the plants and food. He focuses on the air around him, feeling his skin prickle as he notices the temperature for the first time. Then he shifts to the sounds around him, there are the songs of different birds, the wind through the leaves, and the conversation of his friends in the background.
He's usually in a hurry, but not at this moment. He wants to remember this night forever. The experiences he has had over his lifetime are all unique, but this is certainly one of his favorites.
After taking his moment, he returns to the present. "I cannot remember all the puzzles they've given us, but it seems to me that we were sent here to retrieve something, not to plant something. Then again, we have two items, the seed and the sapling. Maybe we are supposed to plant one here and the other back home and they can become sister trees across the...what? Where are we anyway? Is this a different planet or plane, or just another place within the Wold?" And once again Atlas is back to being antsy and ready to move forward.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Friday May 11th, 2018 4:39:55 PM "Right then." Armand claps his hands together.
"Owen I believe you have that ritual book the little guy gave us. Want to look it over real quick?"
"Elyngael you have the flute, let's play it and get back to the Wold. No telling how far that red weed has spread while we've been gone."
Armand is ready to shake the dust of this place off.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+1=19 ; Friday May 11th, 2018 5:50:26 PM
Elyngael takes out the flute. "Can anyone use this?" She is reluctant to give it up to Mack and tries a few notes once everyone says they are ready to go. ? Perform (d20+1=19)
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Friday May 11th, 2018 6:14:25 PM
'Osul undertakes his meditations with the western rising sun, with a particular focus on the new seed, and if this is the best place to be planting the seed from The Tree.
DM Shane P Friday May 11th, 2018 10:55:06 PM
will post tomorrow.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Saturday May 12th, 2018 12:03:52 PM
Owen flips through the ritual book to see what it entails.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Sunday May 13th, 2018 4:30:24 PM
"Well, the old man said that when we found the acorrrrrn to do the rrrrritual that will end the rrrrred grrrrass. He didn't say if we werrrre to do it herrrre or closerrrr to the rrrred grrrrass. I would as soon do it herrrre and once the rrrritual is completed then play the flute. Perrrrrrhaps it is time to rrrrread thrrrrough the rrrrritual to see if therrrrre is anything we need that we do not have or know."
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Protection from Arrows - 297 min Monday May 14th, 2018 9:13:24 AM
Beordir nods, "Let's check the book to make sure we've gotten as close to it's instructions as possible."
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+22=27 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 9:44:05 AM
Waiting for the reading to occur, 'Osul keeps an ear and eye on the surroundings. Perception: 27
DM Shane P Monday May 14th, 2018 9:57:48 AM
Since no one stepped up Elyngael toots the flute, there is a feeling of falling through yourself, the world twists and you find yourself standing before the crystal you first found when this whole thing started. The red grass has spread far. The trees themselves now sport red leaves, the bodies of the creatures you killed are now coved in red grass. The grass stretches from horizon to horizon, a sea of red, moving in an unnatural rhythm that no wind cold ever produce. It’s strangely beautiful, and unnerving, the birds don’t sing, no insect stirs, there is only the grass which covers all, and the sinister Sussruss of grass moving.
The ritual states that at least one person needs to sing the words to the ritual, the item of legend must be pressed against the crystal to drive out the worlds blood, the incense must fill the air around the crystal to purify and sanctify the undertaking. The blood grass has a will though, and will seek to thwart your efforts.
The party must place their found object upon/against the crystal - or at least have it touch the crystal in some way. The performance aspect can now commence. At least 1 PC must make a Performance check for each round of the ritual Skill Check / Ability checks that others may contribute can include: STR: A raw Str check to try and keep the grass away from the crystal DEX: A raw Dex check to wave a stick of incense close to the grass without touching it CON: A raw Con check to hold a pulsating piece of pure crystal INT: Int checks to see how to unknot the grass that is tangled up and binding the crystal. CHA: A Performance check. All sorts of performances (except Comedy) can contribute to performing the ritual. WIS: Will power and concentration to battle the grass mentally.
These are merely examples of things that will work, other more creative uses of your stats and skills are possible.
*Note: These are all untrained skills meaning anyone can attempt them and the result will be at least the same as their relevant ability bonus. At least 1 PC must make a Performance check. If the PC use a Manfri-made steelgrass instrument, treat it as masterwork (+2 bonus) and add an extra +1 circumstance bonus. Some may choose not to contribute to the ritual, but this will simply prolong the performance.
Each round you will take 3 points of negative energy damage while performing the ritual, on top of that you will take 1point/round of bleed damage (stacking) as the grass slashes at you to keep you away.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 d20+4=8 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 12:30:49 PM
Atlas looks about at the group as they prepare to begin the ritual. "I guess I'm the one trying to keep the grass away from the crystal?" As they begin the ritual he fights the grass, but he wasn't prepared for what the grass would do and struggles mightily.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+9=26 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+1=7 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 12:31:29 PM
I move a little closer to the flute.
I don't consider singing my strong suit with "performance", but if singing is necessary, I give it a shot (if not, I use my banjo):
(d20+9 perform banjo check of 26)
or if the group needs someone with good Dex to wave the incense, I can attempt that as well:
(d20+4 dexterity check of 22)
Squeaver tries to aid anyone that's going to hold the pulsating piece of pure crystal: (d20+1 aid Con check of 7 against DC 10 --> +0 to anyone (failed))
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless d20+9=24 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 2:04:48 PM
Not at all sure of himself Yurr'Neshi takes his turn and performs a poem.
Perform DC 24
The red grass withered and died, And crumbled to the ground. And blew away in the wind, With not even a sound. Its seed that was spreading, Throughout the Wold. Burned too, until it was ashes cold And though others have died, From the red grasses wrath Domi created rebirth. And life follow his path, Just as before, Under Domi’s blue skies, Forever more without the red grass.
Armand (Robert D) AC 22/touch11/flat 21 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+2=4 ; d20+2=15 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 3:30:04 PM
Armand casts Air Walk and takes the seed. He walks above the grass and places the seed on top of the crystal.
Con Check: 4 (d20+2)
Though really I don't see how con affects holding he crystal on the thing, but I guess I will burn a hero point for a reroll.
Con check: 15 (d20+2)
Feeling the slightly weaker as he approached Armand activates: Ward against death (8th) 30ft aura protect against death for (rounds=lv) immune to death effects, energy drain, negative level drain.
"If the grass is displaying mental abilities, then it might be succeptible to Command Plants. Any thoughts?"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+19=39 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+4=5 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 8:55:39 PM
Having seen the ritual, Owen wracks his brain to think about its function. Could it be safely and effectively sung in another language, a more compact language, and thus be completed faster? Knowledge (Arcana): 39. (Natural 20!)
If yes, Owen knows 11 languages, and he translates and tells the others the words to sing in a kind of call-and-response. Linguistics: 31.
If not, he utterly fails to outsmart the grass. Int check: 5. Natural 1.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+4=8 ; d20+3=23 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 9:35:16 PM
Elyngael shoves the flute at Mack. "Take this, you'll do better with it than I will." She grabs the incense from Mack and lights it with a tindertwig and then starts waving it at the grass. Dex (d20+4=8).
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