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DM RobC - "My impression is that I don't want to do this again!" 
Thursday June 28th, 2018 8:11:32 AM
As you see and hear the three new Immortal Powers of the Sargrass, a mist rises from the Plains and forms into a light grey cloud over the three newborn immortals at the center of your circle. In the rising mists you see the avatars of gods ... a great silver dragon ... a greater gold dragon ... an all-seeing eye ... a waxing moon ... a blue-eyed dove ... and others besides.

"Oh hello!" You jump in alarm as you are greeted by a small fellow who appears in the middle of the group! He was not there a second ago! He is a funny-looking thing, with a body shaped kind of like a strawberry, but with long spindly arms and short spindly legs. He has mud on his feet -- red glowing mud, though the redness fades away after just a moment. Something about him seems a little bit infernal ... the tiny horns? The scaly skin? Something. But surely no evil demon could sport such an honestly happy grin!

Know Planes or Religion DC14: Highlight to display spoiler: { You deduce that this is Gimp, messenger of Gargul! }

Know Planes or Religion DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: { Is it possible that this being has recently been walking in mud made of dirt mixed with Woldsblood? }

"Well, now! Nicely done! NICELY done, indeed," the happy outsider declares. "While you all distracted that crazy Sarr, the gods have set things to right and anchored the Plains right where they belong. Good job."

He rises on his tiptoes to get a peek at what Armand is writing in his journal. "When you describe me try and fit in the words 'dashing' and 'handsome'" The little guy puffs out his chest and turns to give a view of his side profile.

"Yes. Right. Ahem." He folds his hands in front of him, and composes his face into a serious expression. The short guy clears his throat, glances down at his hands and then says formally, "The blood of the Wold has returned where it belongs. The infection called the Bloodgrass is beaten back and tamed. The Plains, preserved by the power of the Fey Queen, are returned and tied into the Wold as they should be. And now life will spring anew throughout this land. You who have responded to the call of the gods, you have earned a place in the history of the Wold, and you have the gratitude of the gods."

If you have sharp eyes, then make a Perception check vs DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You note that this speech was actually jotted down on the fellow's palms.}

The goofy devil bows and tips an invisible hat to you. He grins again.

"You got questions, ask 'em. You wanna kvetch, I'm all ears. And if we're done, then it's time to send you home."

If you are looking toward the center of the circle, you see the three new Powers merging with the mist and joining the gods.

If you look at the other groups, make a Perception check vs DC25: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the same small fellow, or his identical siblings, talking with other groups of heroes too!}

Everyone is awarded 10,000xp and 1 hero point! Woohoo!

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:60/60 CMD: +20 character sheet Mage Armor,Blur, protection from fire, bless  d20+7=12 ; d20=15 ; d20=2 ; d20=14 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 9:51:20 AM
Know planes DC 12
Know religion DC 15
perception 2
perception 14

Neshi is just about stupified as he watches the show occurring in the sky and observes/knows/perceives nothing about anything else going on around him.

Armand (Robert D) AC 23 20% miss chance (20)/touch11/flat 22(19) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet  d20+9=17 ; d20+4=7 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 10:33:44 AM
Armand feels a little more competent but thinks he will need to rest before the full effects can be known.

Knowledge religion: 17 (d20+9)
Perception 7 (d20+4)

"Gimp! Mr. Gimp?" Armand jumps to his feet. "Guys this is Gimp, messenger of Gargul!"

Armand scribbles in his journal. After the battle was over the dashing Gimp, resplendent with red glowing mud on his spindly legs appears. His body somewhat strawberry shaped seemed covered with scales and the tiny little horns on his head made him appear almost handsome.

"Well I for one am happy that none of our party died in this battle....though I could be wrong, Beodir seems to have disappeared during the combat. I'm not sure what to ask of you really. Oh I know. The Tree of Parting indicated to us that it was going into a dormant period which could last a long time. Do you know anything of this? And also we were given a sapling and nut of the Tree to try and find suitable places to plant. Do you have any ideas where we should do that?"


Mack (Eric R) AC: 28 (T 27 FF 21), CMD: 23; HP 57/57, Speed: fly 60'  d20+28=35 ; d20+28=40 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 11:46:20 AM
"Gimp?", I think to myself. Never head of him. I keep an extra close eye on him, but also take some time to look around and what's all going on:

(d20+28 Perception Check of 35 vs. DC 20) Success
(d20+28 Perception Check of 40 vs. DC 25) Success

"Squeaver, what do you think about this Gimp fella?"


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 27 20% miss chance (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 58/86  d20+9=20 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 4:27:50 PM
Atlas comes back down to the ground to listen. "Did you just read that off the palm of your hand?" He shakes his head, "What a day this has been."

Atlas waits for a moment to interject, "Is the Tree of Parting going to live on or has it died? We need to know if we can return people to it or go back and help them start their lives elsewhere as we originally planned."



Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 24 20% miss chance (20) (T:14, FF:19(16)), CMD 20, HP 65/65  d20=2 ; d20=8 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=31 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 10:25:15 PM
Knowledge planes DC 14, d20+0=2
Knowledge religion DC 20, d20+0=8
perception DC20, d20+15=17
perception DC25, d20+15=31 Success!

Elyngael is even more confused by what she sees looking at the other groups. "I agree with Atlas! Does the Tree still exist? And Armand has reminded us of the sapling and our mission. We must not let these strange events prevent us from serving the Tree of Parting," Elyngael Is trying to speak loudly to gain her group's attention.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17; Bless, Fly, Stoneskin, Blur  d20+12=13 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+1=7 ;
Thursday June 28th, 2018 11:18:14 PM
Owen listens to the others while watching on in awe. This event is a magnificent and historic; it is well-worth the attention of the budding Loremaster.

He thanks Gimp, then asks if the group might spend time with a certain Sphinx before returning home. "It did say that it would teach us its language when all this was over."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 28 (T 27 FF 21), CMD: 23; HP 57/57, Speed: fly 60' 
Friday June 29th, 2018 12:16:50 PM
Squeaver's hair really got mussed.... I start helping him clean it and straighten it out. He seems a little tired. He doesn't have a fever though. Maybe he's hungry..... wait.... did Elyngael just say something?



Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 27 20% miss chance (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 58/86 
Friday June 29th, 2018 2:23:03 PM
Atlas nods at El's comment while he waits to hear what else the strawberry devil has to say.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59  d20+1=10 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+22=28 ;
Friday June 29th, 2018 6:46:24 PM
'Osul spots the subterfuge that Atlas has already given voice to, and some of the other strawberremons about the place, but his origins elude him, until Armand speaks up.

DM RobC - "BAMF!" 
Friday June 29th, 2018 7:34:16 PM
Atlas calls Gimp out for reading something off his hand "Be prepared, am I right? It felt like the occasion need a little pomp"

The party have a few questions about the Tree which seems to perplex Gimp and gets him a little animated. "A tree? After all this you're concerned about a tree? What sort of... wait, hold on a moment" Gimp places his finger to his ear and turns his head away and has what looks like a private conversation.

"Yep... Right... You mean? Ok... And the? Oh... So the? Right. Should I?.. Gotcha"

Gimp turns back to the party "I was just testing you of course. The Tree of Parting, am I right? The big man says that the Tree was put into a state to protect itself. Seems the Fey Queen knew something was coming to attack all the flora and wanted it covered. She's pretty good like that. The big man doesn't really do the whole plant growing thing so you might want to keep the little version you have safe. Just in case."

Owen asks about the Sphinx "Yeah.... nah. My orders are to send you guys on your way home. So let's get you going! Time's a-wasting!"

The Imp takes a few steps away from the party. He gives a final cheeky grin and then shoots you with finger-guns. "BAMF!"

The plains, and the gods, and the other adventurers all vanish in a swirl of fog and you find yourself in a blank space between worlds. All you see here is one another.

Oh, and Mahyawu, the Manfri who sent you on this quest in the first place. "Congratulations," he says with his soft tones "I knew you were the right ones. Here. I have something here for you.""

He produces three wooden boxes and opens each lid. Inside the first is a small pile of emeralds. The brightest and cleanest cut you have ever seen. Inside the second is a collection of diamonds, each as clear as the next. Inside the third box are rubies - blood red. "Representing each of the Powers you have helped restore"

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59  d20+25=28 ;
Saturday June 30th, 2018 8:42:06 AM
'Osul stops to see if his weather forecasting is working again. Survival: 28 - normally good for a 3 day forecast



Armand (Robert D) AC 23 20% miss chance (20)/touch11/flat 22(19) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet  d20+5=17 ;
Saturday June 30th, 2018 3:17:04 PM
"Well, uh, thanks, Mahyawu." Armand seems a little flustered.

"So is everything back to normal now?"

He looks over the gems trying to get a sense of their value.
Appraise 17 (d20+5).

Mack (Eric R) AC: 28 (T 27 FF 21), CMD: 23; HP 57/57, Speed: fly 60' 
Sunday July 1st, 2018 2:55:12 PM
"WHAT the.... here we go again!"



Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 24 20% miss chance (20) (T:14, FF:19(16)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 
Sunday July 1st, 2018 3:29:41 PM
Elyngael wants firm ground under her feet again. "Those gems are beautiful, but worthless to us if we can't spend them on useful items. I want to see green grass more than I want green gems. It feels like we are in limbo, and that feels like a punishment, not a reward"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17; Bless, Fly, Stoneskin, Blur 
Monday July 2nd, 2018 12:58:53 AM
Owen smiles to himself at Mack and Elyngael's responses, then speaks to the Manfri man: "Thank you for your gift. We are honored by it."

DM RobC - "WHAT the.... here we go again!" 
Monday July 2nd, 2018 8:55:45 AM
Osul can't pick up any weather at all in this little pocket of space, unless "nothing" counts as a weather forecast? If so, he's 99% sure in a forecast of "nothing".

Mack has just about had enough of this planar hopping, a sentiment shared by Elyngael. What's a person got to do to get back to normal ground?

Owen is grateful for the gift while Armand tries to put a price on it.

As soon as Armand touches the chests the white space surrounding the party starts to fade to black. Mahyawu holds his hand outstretched in much the same way he did when you first met. It can only be a gesture of farewell. Will you ever see him again? Time will tell.

Once the surrounds fade to total blackness, they fade back to white. But it's not really white. It's just that your eyes are still adjusting. With your vision returning you can start to make out some colors. It doesn't take much longer for the complete picture to come into view: standing in a field of bright green grass, sun shining, and a clear blue sky. A fresh country breeze brushes past your cheek and the warmth of your sun on your face gives a sense of calm. Behind you are the chests. Up ahead though, perhaps some quarter-mile you can see the broad boughs of the Tree of Parting.

You can see movement around the Tree. It looks like the residents but they are yet to see you.

Finally. Home.

OOC: I've checked your PC sheets and you all seem to have different WBL figures. I'd like to get things to be on a fair and level ground, so instead of the planned and set value there is instead enough in the gems to get everyone to 48k

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet  d20+4=21 ;
Monday July 2nd, 2018 9:36:07 AM
"Crikey, that looks like the tree."

Armand puts the gems in the bag of holding. "I guess we need to get walking. No telling how long we've been gone."

Armand looks at the Tree to try and determine what shape it's in.
Perception 21 (d20+4)

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:60/60 CMD: +20 character sheet Mage Armor,Blur, protection from fire, bless  d20=9 ; d20=2 ;
Monday July 2nd, 2018 12:49:29 PM
Neshi is just getting settled down from all that is happened when he is whisked through nothingness yet again. Somehow he manages to keep the contents of his stomach contained. As happy as he is to see Mawyahu again Neshi realizes that means there is another trip coming very soon.

As he brings forth the chests of gems a smile crosses his lips and than just as quickly everything goes wonky again and Neshi finds himself in a field of green grass and registers that the tree of Parting is in the near distance, but that is near the back of his mind as he crawls off to the side and empties his stomach of its contents, the last trip having been the deciding factor.,

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 27 20% miss chance (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 58/86 
Monday July 2nd, 2018 1:35:30 PM
Atlas perks up at the sight of the gems.

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ooc: I'm at 49k total wealth, does that mean I don't get anything? Also, I have enough xp to level up now, so I'm going to start working on that next.


Mack (Eric R) AC: 28 (T 27 FF 21), CMD: 23; HP 57/57, Speed: fly 60' 
Monday July 2nd, 2018 5:15:31 PM
A big smile grows across my face. I am happy to be home. I start waving to people as soon as they can see us. :)


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17; Bless, Fly, Stoneskin, Blur 
Monday July 2nd, 2018 9:13:53 PM
Owen is glad to see the Tree again. As the party walks back toward it, he finally tells the story of how he wound up returning to the group: "As you know, some time ago I left the Wardens to seek out my wife and son. On the way, I happened upon some Star Mages and leapt at the chance to join their organization. As part of their requirements for membership, I was tasked with investigating an unknown problem: several of their diviners and seers had received visions of a terrible threat approaching, near the Culverwood. Because I have had my own travails there they sent me, and so when the meteor struck I was close enough to be bowled over and warped by its power. I'm quite glad that you guys were able to save me!"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 24 20% miss chance (20) (T:14, FF:19(16)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 
Monday July 2nd, 2018 10:30:19 PM
Elyngael sees green, closes her eyes, and reopens them to find that the world is indeed green with a blue sky. "Khan, I think we're back! Our adventures have made me feel as the others do about the Tree of Parting. I am happy to see it still exists." Khan contentedly trots alongside his mistress happy because she is. "Armand, lets get walking indeed," Elyngael calls out encouragement to the cleric.

DM RobC - "No telling how long we've been gone" 
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 6:22:56 AM
It's been a long journey for the party. You've ventured throughout the outlying areas, travelled to other planes, engaged in a full scale battle on the Southern Continent and now finally you return home.

Approaching the Tree you can see that already it is showing signs of returning to its full and wondrous beauty. It won't be long before the days of its hibernation are long in the past.

The folk of the Tree still look to be repairing things. They're as resilient as the Tree itself it would seem.

It's Liliput that sees the party first. She gives a small shriek and moves her hand across her chest in some sort of protective ritual. She draws the attention of those nearby who then see the source of her scream: you.

There are gasps and confused looks. It only takes a few moments for Miles to arrive and see what is going on.

"Well 'Lems left lung what have we here?" he seems pretty calm and even happy "Looks like Ciyradyl owes me two gold coins" Miles approaches the party and gives Atlas a slap on the back "Good to have you all back, Wardens. How about a drink and you can tell us of your travels?"

The onlookers are still whispering amongst themselves but are visibly relaxing. They're starting to be very happy to see you.

Armand is the one who is first to notice it. At the base of the Tree is a small stone tablet surrounded by fresh wildflowers. Carved into it reads: "In memory of the Wardens. The brave souls who cared for all. Forever in our hearts"

OOC: Could you all please email me your WBLs? Is Atlas the only one already at 49k?

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59  d20+29=30 ;
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 10:19:47 AM
Not in a pocket universe now? Once more with the weather forecasting (otherwise he's not going to rid himself of the agitation that they might not really home or really out of trouble). Survival: 30 - 4 days

Looks like I'll won't be ready for more WLA training just yet. Still, I promised the first round in the Triple T.

With that, and if convinced, he takes on his arriving-back-at-the-tree form, a young Red Tailed Hawk, and takes to the sky, overwatch
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Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 27 20% miss chance (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 58/86 
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 10:56:08 AM
Atlas looks at the tablet that is pointed out, "What! You thought we were dead?" He lets out a big laugh, "I'm sorry, that probably isn't appropriate, but we're still kicking and happy to be home. I'm sure there were a few moments where thought we might not make it, but all is good now.

"We're happy to share our stories, lead the way my friend. And tell me, how long has it been?" Atlas walks next to Miles, a big smile on his face and his confident yet relaxed swagger is back.

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 11:30:34 AM
Armand talks with Owen on their walk to the Tree. "Fascinating, so you are a member of the Star Mages now? I joined the Sage's Guild on our last aborted trip to Plateau City. Did you ever get a chance to visit your wife and son? Perhaps we should work on getting them moved here?"

Armand ponders the sign. "I'm afraid news of our deaths has been greatly exaggerated."

Armand makes a point to check in with James to see how things are going in their headquarters before going up to the Triple T.


Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:60/60 CMD: +20 character sheet Mage Armor,Blur, protection from fire, bless 
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 12:42:09 PM
(47,000 and small change)

"Hmmph! No faith that we would survive. That's just wrong." Neshi grouses as he sees the plaque, and joins Armand for a quick trip home to unload before heading to the Thriple T.



Mack (Eric R) AC: 28 (T 27 FF 21), CMD: 23; HP 57/57, Speed: fly 60' 
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 2:38:58 PM
"What do you mean, THOUGHT we were dead. We ARE dead!" And I pretend to be a zombie and scare the kids a little (playfully). :)



Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 21, HP 73/73 
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 9:56:11 PM
Elyngael strides up to the Tree with Khan at her side. "We are very much alive and very happy to be back. I'm sorry we worried you, but the place we were sent made letters impossible. Hopefully, we will have time to visit now."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 73/73 
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 10:28:21 PM
OOC: WLA Training must wait until we go somewhere to do it. Elyngael and Khan's character sheets have been updated.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17; Bless, Fly, Stoneskin, Blur 
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 2:42:56 AM
OoC: Owen was at 46,000 for his WBL.

IC: Owen responds to Armand: "I still have not found my wife and child. It has been one misadventure after another, sadly." He is glad to be back among the Tree dwellers again, regardless.

DM RobC - "No telling how long we've been gone" 
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 8:19:18 AM
Osul deduces that the next week looks set for nice weather. Sunny skies, a little breeze, low chance of rain.

The first thing is working out how long the party have been gone "You're really not sure, are you?" Miles looks a little quizzical "It's been months"

Knowl planes DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Time moves quite differently in other planes, especially those with ties to Maab.}

"When we didn't hear from you, not even an animal messenger we were concerned. When the Wold looked doomed and you weren't here we knew, well I should say we thought, that something had befallen you."

With the party doing a quick trip home first Miles gives a nod and heads towards the tavern to get things started.

The party make for a quick trip to the headquarters. News of your return has already reached James, as he stands holding the door open. "Sirs and mam. It is good to see you alive and well."

Inside everything is exactly as you left it. Perhaps even a little cleaner. James has kept things well in order.

"I shall take the liberty of setting out some clean clothes should you wish to freshen up"

Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {He may be hiding it but James is quite happy and relieved to see you all home safe}

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OOC: Right. Executive decision. Everyone gets enough loot to reach 50k WBL. Feel free to update your PC sheets to level 9 and conduct your Catacombs shopping. Huzzah!

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet  d20+9=25 ; d20+13=33 ;
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 11:52:11 AM
Armand wonders how long they have been gone.
Knowledge planes 25 (d20+9)
He counts on his fingers awhile. "Nope doesn't add up. But time sometimes runs differently in the planes and especially in Maab's plane." He turns to Miles. "We were in Plateau City when Maab showed up and teleported us all back here. Then we had those deranged treants attack and we went to see about the meteor. Owen was there, lots of things happened, but we got teleported then to the land of shadows where Maab was holding the Sargrassi in limbo." He shakes his head. "This will be a long tale and probably best done over a tankard or two."

Sense Motive 33 (d20+13)
"James you've done a wonderful job. I don't know if you remember Owen, but he has come back. Oh' by the way Owen, Gaston is dead now. James was his servant but has entered into our servant at the headquarters."

Armand will take several minutes to freshen up and change clothes. Any wealth that we have over our excess he will again set into James's care for upkeep of the headquarters and of course to buy himself food and such as needed. Also to pick up any books that look interesting to fill the mostly empty library.



Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 11:52:51 AM
PS OCC - is it 49K or 50K, your earlier post said 49K.

DM RobC: Yep, 50k. I want everyone to have some shopping time and it seems some were already in the high 40s already :)

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 73/73 
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 3:08:32 PM
Elyngael freshens up and asks James to restock her cold iron arrows. She has released Khan to go hunting for his dinner, then wanders to the Triple T to meet up with the others.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 28 (T 27 FF 21), CMD: 23; HP 57/57, Speed: fly 60' 
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 10:00:03 PM
I check out some of my favorite relaxing, quiet spots, especially by the water. And just sit and breathe for a little while.


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17; Bless, Fly, Stoneskin, Blur  d20+12=15 ; d20+1=15 ;
Thursday July 5th, 2018 1:31:01 AM
Owen responds to Atlas' mention of Gaston: "That sleaze? How did it happen?"
He troops to the tavern with the others, but is looking forward to resting for the night.

DM RobC - "This will be a long tale and probably best done over a tankard or two." 
Thursday July 5th, 2018 8:05:19 AM
James takes in Armand's praise. "Thankyou sir. I tried to keep things as intended for what I knew would be your return. The larder is understocked right now, but I look forward to filling it again." James is no longer hiding his joy at your return and is no doubt going through all the things that need to be put in order once more.

He takes Enylgael's quiver and leaves it standing by the door to remind him on his next shopping visit.

Owen is shocked (and probably a little happy) that Gaston is dead. There's no chance of him coming back to seek revenge on the party. No sir-ee. No way at all. Dead guys don't come back.

Khan finally gets to have some fun and free rein. The last Elyngael sees is him trotting off towards the west.

Mack and Squeaver try and find a small stream to dip their toes in. When was the last time the Wold just stood still for a while so that you could enjoy a few simple things in life?

Osul enjoys riding the breeze in red tailed hawk form. He can close his eyes and glide, using the air current to keep him aloft.

While half of the party are out relaxing in nature (Mack, Squeaver, Khan and Osul) the other half relax in their own way: the tavern!

There isn't a lot of fanfare but as is now becoming common practice all eyes are on you as you enter. Most folks you walk past give you a nod, a broad smile and a hearty handshake or slap on the back. The tavern is set such that the party have the center table. Miles has seen that the table is already set with ale. "The mutton is on its way" he says with a smile as he gestures towards the table.

Those at nearby tables watch and all turn to face yours. Miles raises his hands and calmly speaks "Now now, folks. Our protectors here are no doubt tired and just looking for a quiet drink and a meal. I'm sure once they've had a chance to rest there will be time for stories"

You do notice that there are more patrons here than there used to be. Evidently trade at the Tree has improved and more travelers and traders come through here.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 27 20% miss chance (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 58/86 
Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:23:24 AM
Atlas gives James a big hug, knowing it will make him uncomfortable, but also not caring. He's one of them in his own way. "Good to see you James!

Once they are at the Tavern Atlas settles in. He doesn't want to offend Miles, so he keeps a bit of a low profile as he goes about telling tales of their adventure to anyone that wants to listen.

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ooc: I'm not shopping or anything since I'm at the WBL limit. I'll have to wait until the next time we get some cash before I can take the next level of the WLA. In the mean time I'll level up like I have been intending the past week :-)



Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet  d20+15=27 ; d20+2=13 ;
Thursday July 5th, 2018 11:55:56 AM
Armand takes out his journal and refers to it as he tells Owen, and the rest of the patron's at the Triple T, of Gaston's demise. He does this between bites of this meal.

He recounts how the party was summoned to Plateau City for Gaston's trial, and the troubles with the journey. Then he tells them about how they saw Gaston in Prison and Gaston was begging them to cut a deal with him so he could get free and tell the party of a sinister plot. Of course the Warden's were not having any part of that, 1) because they vowed to never trust Gaston, 2) he was in jail and they weren't going to do a jail break, 3) the party had no sort of enforcement or legal powers in Plateau City to be able to offer or enforce any sort of deal. Gaston was shocked at this. The party would at best hear him out and then offer to tell the authorities about Gaston's testimony. Of course then 3 Xorn showed up and killed Gaston, as well as some sort of fire elementals. So not only is Gaston dead his corpse was fairly burnt up in the process as well. Though Armand did manage to cast a speak with dead on him, Gaston ever elusive only hinted that there was some lurking conspiracy in the city and environs. The Wardens started to investigate and ran across a strange Golem when Maab appeared and whisked them back to the Tree.

Then Armand will tell the tale of the rest of the adventure in the Sargrass and how its returned and three new powers were born/created.

Profession Librarian 27 (d20+15)
Perform 13 (d20+2)

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 73/73 
Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:13:39 PM
Elyngael contentedly sits back and listens to Armand's telling of their adventures. It's comforting to have a good meal and good friends. She hopes Khan is enjoying the chase and full belly after a satisfying hunt. She yawns and decides she will wait outside for him after sunset as long as she can stay alert.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17; Bless, Fly, Stoneskin, Blur 
Thursday July 5th, 2018 11:23:04 PM
Owen enjoys a delicious meal at the TTT, and joins in on the tale when appropriate. As a budding Loremaster he is working on improving his storytelling. When the battle with the bandits comes up, he tries to be subtle... but can't resist talking about taking out a whole ship by himself. And there was great teamwork among the Wardens. That too. Yeah.

DM RobC - "This will be a long tale and probably best done over a tankard or two." 
Friday July 6th, 2018 9:25:59 AM
What started as an afternoon drink turns into dinner and then into evening drinks. It's a relatively mellow celebration for the return of the Wardens. No chairs upended or mugs smashed. Everyone is relatively well-behaved but that could just be exhaustion. The residents also didn't have much time to prepare since your unexpected return.

There are still some in the tavern looking to make the night continue. Laughs are had and (tall) tales told. The ale flows freely and the room is full of smiles. Everyone is just happy to enjoy life and to see you all alive.

Standing by the window and looking out over the fields you can see the sun turning in for the night. The sunset has never looked more beautiful than it does right now. Vibrant colours amidst the clouds and an overall stillness around the Tree. It's as if the Wold itself is taking a cleansing breath.

Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Right now though, just serenity.

OOC: Please let me know when your sheets are updated and CC shopping done.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:60/60 CMD: +20 character sheet Mage Armor,Blur, protection from fire, bless 
Friday July 6th, 2018 10:35:42 AM

(Hmppph my well thought out long post from yesterday didn't post somehow so here is a shorter version.)

Spending a bit of time wandering the tree and getting to know the people better. The wandering wemic finds several days free, so 'Neshi finds a local WLA enclave for some training and some general state of the Wold information

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Friday July 6th, 2018 1:51:25 PM
Atlas settles in among the friendly faces and the familiarity of home. While others shop, he spends time with the locals catching up and renewing bonds.

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ooc: Character sheet is updated to level 9, good to go!


Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 
Friday July 6th, 2018 3:56:52 PM
sheet up-to-date

Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35' 
Friday July 6th, 2018 9:44:07 PM
I continue to enjoy the fresh air, and snooze a little.... apparently losing an entire day. ;)

When I do wake up, it dawns on me.... "Hey, what ever happened to our riding animals we left back in town?"



'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 
Friday July 6th, 2018 10:44:17 PM
ooc: catching up

'Osul joins the team for a drink and shouts the first round (or the first round after he arrives).

When conversation turns to training and the WLA, he mentions that, "We don't have an official WLA presence here at The Tree, beyond those of us who are Journeymen. I guess that may change when/if some of us can get back to... for example... Plateau City and take up the rank of officer."
"But, that means we can divert on our way and see how the good people of Sawdust are doing after the giants attack. Of course, it would also be good to do some good here at The Tree."
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ooc: 350 PP in gems set aside for WLA. Otherwise good.

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Saturday July 7th, 2018 10:46:41 AM
Armand nods at 'Osul's comments. "Indeed in many ways the Tree is still something of an outpost. We have no WLA, no Sages Guild, no Star mages guild. For all of that we must travel, and the nearest place is Plateau City. Still it appears it's been months since we 'left'. I wonder what condition the city is in, if that group has had months to operate how established are their plans?"

Armand points to Mack, "Where did you get to? Well we did send for the horses way back when, but no telling what happened. And we still have the Tree's sappling and nut to plant somewhere as well."

Armand eventually leaves the tavern and returns home to sleep.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17; Bless, Fly, Stoneskin, Blur 
Saturday July 7th, 2018 1:36:47 PM
OoC: Sheet is up to date; waiting on catacombs now.

IC: Owen relaxes with the others for a while, then takes a walk through the clear night air before retiring for the evening. The beauty of the sunset has put him in mind of those he loves, and he appears distant as his thoughts fly swiftly toward them.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 73/73 
Saturday July 7th, 2018 10:59:24 PM
Elyngael joins the celebration, but upon hearing Armand's comments, she wanders outside. She looks into the distance knowing that this is merely a respite before they move onward. Stifling a yawn, she decides the future can wait to be planned until morning.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 
Monday July 9th, 2018 9:25:14 AM
Neshi continues to get more familiar with the tree and its inhabitants.

DM RobC - "Of course, it would also be good to do some good here at The Tree." 
Monday July 9th, 2018 10:00:25 AM
Several uneventful weeks pass with the party enjoying the serenity of the Tree.

A few venture to "nearby" Plateau City to visit the guilds there. The citizens there are still coming to terms with recent events, and is evidenced by the increased number of guards and their uneasy attitude to strangers.

Shopping is conducted at the Catacombs and there is even enough time to finish those few odd crafting projects that had been on the go.

Ahhhh... rest.

Once back at the Tree the party take on their usual role of helping out. The increased number of travelers does give rise to more trade. Sometimes haggling goes too far and erupts into small arguments and today is no different.

Standing in front of an arms stall a dwarf is arguing with a gnome. The dwarf has long red hair and a beard to match. He looks quite solid and is wearing a chain shirt with signs of dried blood. In his hands he holds a mace with a broken metal shaft. The gnome is bald and wearing a red and yellow tunic. His arms are folded and is barely looking at the dwarf.

"No returns. I made that clear when you bought it" argues the gnome
"Thief! Swindler! The mace broke against a target dummy. What would have happened if I was in combat?" say the dwarf getting quite red in the face "An elf would have made it better!"
"You inspected it and you bought it. It's not my fault what happens after you take it. Yes. Take it and go!"
"You said you bought this in the Scab. No dwarf would have made this. You are a liar and a cheat. Were you but a foot taller I'd show you where the other end of the mace could go"

More words are exchanged and their voices get louder. With the dwarf standing still the gnome starts to nudge the dwarf away from the stall. The dwarf holds his ground, refusing to budge and glaring at the gnome. Things start to escalate quickly. The gnome gives the dwarf a soft push on the shoulder. The dwarf points his finger right into the chest of the gnome. At this the gnome rolls up his sleeves and shoves the dwarf in the chest. The dwarf purses his lips, glares at the gnome and then spits on the ground

Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the impression a proper fight is about to start}

Several onlookers are standing by waiting to see what will happen next.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59  d20+11=24 ;
Monday July 9th, 2018 11:20:28 AM
Sense Motive: 24
'Osul surveys the scene, "Could get nasty here. I can cool some people, if not their tempers. That or we could take statements and such." And more quietly he adds, "I mean, the increase in trade is a good thing, but I suspect neither the management nor the other traders are going to be happy if this increase is matched by a decrease in the quality of the workmanship of goods being sold."
He thinks he might be able to fix the mace (though certainly not here and now) but doesn't understand the metal well enough to identify the source of the flaw. Otherwise he keeps a Create Water on standby, though he expects to not need it.


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97  d20+6=20 ; d20+6=12 ;
Monday July 9th, 2018 11:55:05 AM
After watching for a bit Atlas decides it's time to do something. "Could someone have my back if needed?" And with that he wanders over and inserts himself forcefully between the two, pushing the back with one hand on each of their shoulders. (If the dwarf doesn't budget then I just use him as leverage to push the gnome back further).

"Hey now, there's not going to be any violence on my watch. I'll toss you both into the cooling cell if that's what is needed. I've listened to both of you bicker over this mace the past few minutes and it is clear neither of you is going to be happy with a compromise, and I'm not handing out free money or maces." He turns to the dwarf. "You can either take this as a lesson learned and move on or you can request a formal inquiry into the trading practices of this individual, but I'll not have you beating him to a pulp with your broken mace. If you want to open a formal inquiry then I'll need some information from both of you."

Atlas waits for the dwarf's response.

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Sense Motive: 1d20+6=20
Diplomacy: 1d20+6=12

ooc: I don't know what the formal rules/laws are at the Tree, but since Atlas has been there a few years I assume he does?


Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35'  d20+9=20 ;
Monday July 9th, 2018 1:38:00 PM
"I've got your back, Atlas!" I follow Atlas over to the fun. :)

I pull out the harmonica to help increase the excitement.....

(d20+9 perform harmonica check of 20)


Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet  d20+13=27 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+5=15 ;
Monday July 9th, 2018 5:57:06 PM
When in Plateau City Armand reports all that happened in the Sargrass to the Sage's guild. He looks into setting up some sort of messaging system. OOC, I need to work on my fate item, I've been thinking some sort of two way clay tablet that would allow me to send a written message back and forth to the guild 1/day

Armand observes the goings on in the market.
Sense Motive 27 (d20+13)
Before he can intervene in what is about to be a knock down fight, Atlas steps in and starts trying to calm things down. Armand sighs at Atlas.

"Say now, before things turn ugly let's try and let cooler heads prevail."
Diplomacy 25 (d20+10).

Armand goes over to the gnome's stall. He whispers to anyone out of earshot of the 2 arguing. "Anyone know anything about these two?" Armand does not have knowledge local.

Armand then looks at the items in the gnome's stall, picking them up and trying to get a sense of them.
Appraise 15 (d20+5)
He picks up a similar weapon to what the dwarf bought. "I'm no expert..." he swings the item around a bit and makes a show of examining it. "Never can tell when you're going to need a back up weapon." Armand is acting like he may buy something. "What do you guys (ie the party) think about some of these items?"

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17  d20+19=27 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+1=7 ;
Monday July 9th, 2018 10:07:16 PM
During the weeks of rest, Owen stops by the Catacombs and picks up a few things. He spends the rest of the time relaxing and studying new spells from scrolls. He learns a good number: See Invisibility (DC 17, Spellcraft 27), Water Breathing (18, 26), Phantasmal Killer (19, 28), Feeblemind (20, 32), Cone of Cold (20, 28), Teleport (20, 26), Seeming (20, 40), and Shadow Evocation (20, 22). He seems to have trouble blending his subtle illusions with the offensive power of evocation...

Owen, wandering the markets of the Tree of Parting with the other Wardens, hears the clamor and turns his attention to the dwarf and gnome. Knowledge (Local): 25, 22. If he recognizes them, he calls them by name and asks them what the problem is. If not, he looks about to see if anyone is taking advantage of the distraction, but is likely a bit lost in the whirl of the marketplace. Perception: 7.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 73/73 
Monday July 9th, 2018 11:01:47 PM
"Who is disturbing the peace of a lovely day?" Elyngael calls out as she and Khan saunter over to the where the shouting is going on. "Let my friends examine these weapons for a moment. I'm sure this can be resolved fairly. If you don't listen to Atlas or Armand, I'll be happy to introduce you to my friend Khan. He doesn't like shouting either." She states calmly looking at the dwarf and the gnome with her hand gently stroking Khan's head.

DM RobC - "I'm sure this can be resolved fairly." 
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 7:08:59 AM
The party decide it's time to step in and settle/defuse this situation. No trouble is too great or small for the Wardens.

Osul acts the strong silent type, watching intently and readying a water spell just in case.

Atlas acts the strong type, imposing himself between the pair. There is no resistance from either although they are both clearly surprised by it all. There is no formal inquiry or legal board per se. If anyone causes a problem Miles simply bans them from trade, or escorts them away, or gives them a hiding serious enough to keep them from coming back. It's a system that has worked for quite some time and having the backing of the Wardens has made his job significantly easier. Who wants to say no to the guy with combat veterans on his side?

Mack acts as backup and for some reason plays a tension building tune on the harmonica. To be honest, everyone watching is a little surprised by it. Well, those that know him aren't that surprised.

"What? You can't even punch a guy around here?" The dwarf rubs the knuckles on his right hand. He appears both surprised and disappointed. He isn't putting up a challenge to Armand though.

The gnome guy looks to relax a little. Seems things are going his way.

Owen keeps his eyes open in case this is a distraction. He doesn't recognize either the dwarf or gnome. Presumably they are new to the trading here. Nearby trade though has paused for the time being as all eyes turn to see what is going on. What started as a disagreement got close to a fight and then the Wardens themselves intervened. Quite a sight to behold.

Elyngael goes for the intimidation route. If Atlas can't settle them down she's pretty sure she - or Khan - can. The gnome takes half a step back. The dwarf does seem bothered at all by the sight of Khan, barely acknowledging him.

Armand tries to get a little more information. He whispers to a nearby chap to see if the pair are known, but all he get is a non-committal shrug.

Armand then takes the opportunity to have a look over the wares of the gnome. It's quite clear nothing here is new. Every piece of equipment (and it is all arms) has scratches or little dints to it. It all looks quite usable, just not new by any means.

The gnome leans towards Armand, keeps his eyes on the dwarf and snips "I only said I bought it in the Scab. I never said it was made there or anything"

The dwarf inhales deeply to try and keep his cool.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 7:48:50 AM

Neshi wanders by as the altercation begins and while he stops he does not enter into the fray as his companions have things well in hand, however he does scan through the crowd and the other stalls looking for anyone who might be looking to take advantage of the distraction that has all the shop owners riveted and focused on things other than their stalls and goods. He can't help but think this could be some sort of distraction for a partner of the dwarf to do a bit of thieving.

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet  d20+10=13 ;
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 10:11:39 AM
Armand eyes the goods then the gnome. "Hmm, caveat emptor, eh?" Armand asks the Gnome. "Seems to me a lot of your items are used. You say you bought them in the Scab? Who'd you buy them from? Looks like the weapons of losers in a battle. I hope you didn't pay too much for them or you too have been taken."

Armand looks sadly at the Dwarf. "It appears the gnome was perhaps less than forthright in his dealings. Much of his inventory has seen better days."
Diplomacy 13 (d20+10)

Armand looks about the market place. "Perhaps we can find you something better. I wonder if there is a stall from House Dul'g in the area. The Tree has a trading agreement with them. Granted it's with Drow, but if they have anything for sell I'm pretty sure that it will be far better made than this...shoddy ware." He indicates the goods of the gnome perfectly aware that his comments will be heard by others in the market and probably stop the gnome's business.

He beckons the dwarf. "Besides if we can find a merchant from house Dul'g I think I can swing a slight discount."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 10:59:56 AM
Atlas nods at the comments of the others and says under his breath to the dwarf, "If you need some pointers on how to pick out good weapons swing by the common room tonight and we can talk. When you're face to face with green skins you have to have complete trust in your weapon or you're dead."



Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35' 
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 12:26:45 PM
Well, everything seems to be back under control. I put my harmonica away, and go see if I can find some cantaloupe.

OOC: My character sheet is pretty much ready to go. I just need to make a stop by the Catacombs. Since it's a place out of time though, don't hold up for me. I probably already went there, and just don't realize it yet. ;)



Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 5:46:25 PM
Owen approaches the group and addresses the gnome. "Look, just because you've got Atlas standing between you and him doesn't mean you get to try to incite him. If you want to sell used weapons at the Tree, you can call them used goods, but you can't go around stirring up trouble like this."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 73/73 
Tuesday July 10th, 2018 11:31:31 PM
Elyngael smiles and shakes her head at the way the merchant backed off, and the dwarf was diverted, all in a fair and equitable way. "Khan, our friends are amazing. They only use force when it is necessary. Let's go hunting and see if we can bring back some fresh venison to supply the kitchen" swinging her bow and quiver over her shoulder, Elyngael and Khan take off at a loping pace towards the forest.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35' 
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 8:29:01 AM
Overhearing Elyngael talking with Khan, I lean over to Squeaver.... "You might want to make yourself scare for a little while, Squeaver, in case Khan gets a little overzealous in his hunting."


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 1:32:04 PM
Atlas chuckles quietly to himself for a moment, then looks over Owen's shoulder and gives the gnome a glare to reinforce Owen's point. "Well said Owen. This is an honest and peaceful place that visitors should be respectful of." He begins to smile at the thought, but then gives the gnome one more glare for good measure. Anyone that knows Atlas knows that he's having fun with this.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire  d20+5=10 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=15 ;
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 3:12:38 PM

Perception rolls DC 10, 16, 16, 15

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59  d20+11=22 ; d20+23=42 ;
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 6:59:02 PM
"Elyngael, please check with the kitchen first? There would be no point returning with venison if they really want boar."

He hears what else is said, but is more intrigued by Yurr'Neshi's focus.
{Sense Motive: 22, Perception: 42}

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 8:24:00 PM
Armand waits to see what happens.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 73/73 
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 8:43:37 PM
Elyngael and Khan continue their pace until they arrive at the forest. Elyngael slows and walks slowly then and laughs as Khan rolls around in the grass and pounces grasshoppers like a kitten. She isn't seriously hunting, she simply wanted to explore these woods, and if a likely place for the sapling should appear, so much the better.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 9:04:14 PM
Owen is surprised that Atlas can see a gnome over his shoulder.

DM Shane P 
Wednesday July 11th, 2018 10:27:14 PM
Owen it seems Atlas has a long neck and his Sargrass armour gives him extra flexibility.

Mack: talks to squeever the squirrel take him at his word and makes his way up the tree and onto the branches.

Atlas: gnomes are short, but you do manage to grimace over Ownes shoulder...it's not so much intimidating, as disturbingly weird. The gnome gets the hint and starts packing his stuff to move on.

Armand: no merchants from house D'gul set up shop here, but you do see a lot, relatively, of Drow products at the shops, so apparently Drow traders have been coming by often enough to have fresh shrieker fungus on hand. Dungarth has some exotic leathers, Boolia has some better quality gems, Lorifir has a few drow hand crossbows for sale, but you find the weapons at Saide's shop, the Big Nest. she has some drow swords, a bit of drow armour and what looks to be some dwarven weapons The Dwarf's eyes boggle. By my stone bed! These are Durgar weapons! where the heck did you get those? . he does not stop for an answer but starts haggling with Saide over the price. she engages him but gives you questioning glances as if to say " you want me to give this guy a deal?

‘Osul: cautions Elyngael to see what the kitchen wants before going hunting.

Elyngael is just digging being in the woods.

Yurr'Neshi cautiously scans the area looking for those up to no good. you don't see anyone, but you do see Miles doing the same thing you are. he nods to you, appreciative that someone else can keep from following the crowd.



Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Thursday July 12th, 2018 9:04:23 AM
Armand gives a slight nod to Saide and says, "Hello Saide. Please help out our dwarven friend here who is not very skilled in appraising the true worth of a weapon. He was taken advantage of by a less honest than yourself merchant." Armand pats the dwarf on the back.

Armand will then wander the merchants in search of anyone carrying some books. They have a large library of empty shelves in the Tree. Library

Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35'  d20+30=32 ;
Thursday July 12th, 2018 1:06:23 PM
I continue to relax, and enjoy some down time, happy to just sit back and watch the goings-on.

(d20+29+1(TTT) perception check of 32)



Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 
Thursday July 12th, 2018 4:32:26 PM
Elyngael and Khan continue to explore the area.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Thursday July 12th, 2018 7:01:16 PM
Owen grins at the dwarf's response to the weaponry.

DM Shane P 
Thursday July 12th, 2018 10:09:12 PM
The dwarf seems happy with the deal he got. he thanks the group, apologises for his outburst and is soon on his way. life goes on at the tree. you have been here so infrequently of late that it seems alien, like coming back to your hometown after begin gone for years, but soon, with everyone at the tree so kind and friendly the feeling of being home comes back. some things tickle memories

Lilliput singing as she takes care of the leafy chapel. she has a very pretty voice and her songs of love of Alemi seem to have an extra dimension of beauty when she sings them.

Laughingwater and Hiflanyl working the lifts and squaring things away. there is always a conversation going with those two. that often involves a joke, their laughter is so everpresent its absence is odd.

Miles is always a sight, walking straight-backed and stern around the tree. he's imposing, but he always has a bit of caramel wrapped in a corn husk for the kids. they follow him like a bunch of puppies.

far up in the tree, you hear the tink tink of Boolia's jewellery work. and all the other sounds that go with the tree, not the least of which is the constant sussruss of the wind blowing through the branches.

The day passes in relaxed slowness. then in the evening, most folks go to the Triple T, for drinks and entertainment. many clamors for stories from the Tree Wardens, all wishing to know what went on during the last adventure.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17  d20+19=35 ;
Friday July 13th, 2018 12:52:17 AM
Owen spends a day and 562.5 gold making a scroll of Teleport. Spellcraft check against DC 14: 35. Pass!

Weary from the work, he returns to the TTT to join the other Wardens.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Friday July 13th, 2018 9:45:42 AM
As time allows Atlas asks Mack and Owen about that vision of the tree they had a long time back and if anything has changed since they got back from their latest adventure.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Friday July 13th, 2018 1:01:22 PM
ooc: Sorry, meant Mack and 'Osul

Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35' 
Friday July 13th, 2018 1:26:39 PM
I sit deep in thought, listening to Atlas's question, smoking my pipe filled with halfling leaf, and trying to remember any details around that vision from long ago. ;)


Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Friday July 13th, 2018 4:37:55 PM
Armand rubs his chin. "Hmm, didn't we already tell the Triple T of our exploits when we returned from the Sargrassi?" He thinks to himself. He checks his journal. There it is, they did.

Armand goes to the library to see if James managed to acquire any other books while they were gone. His goal is to turn the Tree into one of the Sages' Library stations and that is surely going to take a lot of work.

List of books currently in the Library.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 
Friday July 13th, 2018 4:40:26 PM
Elyngael and Khan do not return to the Tree that evening. They elect to stay out and about the Tree still exploring and seeing what type of night life is native to the area.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59  d20+1=18 ; d20+7=8 ;
Monday July 16th, 2018 6:50:10 AM
'Osul considers Atlas' question about the vision. He looks to Mack for a clue. It's not forthcoming in either case. "Was that before or after Carver thought I'd turned into a horse?" {Checks: Int: 18, Wis: 8}

Before turning in, he takes flight (Dire Bat makes a good choice given the hour) to reaquaint himself with the surrounds.

Come morning, he looks to have a discussion with everyone about planting the sapling - gathering all he can about the long table.



Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 
Monday July 16th, 2018 9:18:52 AM

Finished with his travelling and training Neshi wanders and helps out where he can at the tree, does some hunting in the area and spends time with his new companions. While he seems to be relaxed and at ease something has the wemic on edge and restless.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Monday July 16th, 2018 10:59:01 AM
Atlas finds his routine, waking up each day to do his forms, going about helping the people of the tree however he can, and trying to enjoy the down time. He's Atlas though, so you know he is getting antsy. To pass the time he begins offering weapon training to those that seek it. It's more to keep him from going insane or getting rusty than anything else, so he charges half the regular cost of such training.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Monday July 16th, 2018 5:55:58 PM
Owen helps out with Atlas' weapon training, casting illusions for targets and sometimes body doubles of Atlas to help the people in the back see.

Shane P 
Monday July 16th, 2018 10:31:05 PM
Owen practices with Atlas, it’s prudent to increase both martial skill and team cohesivity.

Mack: & Atlas: You notice that the tree of parting is positively loaded with fruit, nuts, and berries of all types. There is even Caco, vanilla and Tonka beans growing on the tree. The Tree’s foliage thought is turning the glorious golds, reds, and browns of fall.. the tress is going to sleep but far be it from the Tree of Parting to leave it’s denizens hungry.

Armand: yes. But you are famous now, and your fans want to hear your stories again and again. On the bright side though, you haven’t paid for a meal since you got back.

‘Osul: calls for a discusson about where to place the sapling. It’s a valid question. What was once a sprout of less than a foot of height is now a proper sapling at just a bit over 4 ft and it seems to be growing taller ever day.

Elyngael & Yurr'Neshi The Microenvironment around the tree is amazing. The density of life here is easily 3 times what it is elsewhere in the wold. Prey animals from the very large to the tiny, birds of every shape and size, hidden ponds and streams abound, which is odd as a tree this size should drink up all the water from all around, but fish positively crowd the waters. Where prey is so come the predators. A small pride of Smilodon’s and a short faced bear hunt the big animals, but seem smart enough to keep out of sight of the Humans and simply enjoy the largesse. Bobcats, ocelots, Mink, martin and stoats even tiny shews all hunt here. The tree drops enough food that it’s an all you can eat buffet around the tree. Hunting is beyond easy. Choose what you want and it’s only slightly harder than walking out and getting it.

OOC: sorry guys. During the crossover event we were marching to the beat of a different drummer and as such we had no time to put together a new adventure. RobC is working on it now, but It will probably be as much as a week before we can get started. I’m trying to get approval for a min adventure from the PTB…we will see.


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 1:26:44 AM
OoC: That's okay, we can make our own fun!

IC: Inspired by the training yesterday, Owen gathers the other Wardens together: "Everyone has been rather out of sorts lately, what with the world almost ending and whatnot. A lot of the residents of the Tree are still pretty worried about the next imminent disaster. Why don't take their minds off of it? Let's have a few days of games, like Atlas and I were doing with the training yesterday--but a competition, instead!"

With that, he heads out to the grounds beneath the Tree and sets up an illusory obstacle course for the Wardens and the folk of the Tree. Here's how it works:

The course is 260 feet long in total. Make adjustments to the total distance based on your performance on each obstacle, then divide the remainder by your base movement speed to figure out how long it took you:

Obstacle 1: Three burning barriers block your path, each crackling with heat and flame! Acrobatics DC 10, 12 and 16: For each check made, subtract 10 feet from the total. For each check failed, add five feet as you stumble in pain.
Obstacle 2: A wolf approaches! Intimidate DC 20 to scare it away and subtract 30 feet in a burst of vigor, or Handle Animal DC 15 to shoo it away gently and subtract 10 feet. If you fail the first, you must flee and add 30 feet to your total; if you fail the second, you can skirt around it and add only 5 feet.
Obstacle 3: A series of trivia questions flash brightly in your eyes! Ten of them, in fact, one for each type of Knowledge check. They are tricky, but not too difficult: about DC 15. For each one you can answer, the path forward becomes more clear and you subtract 5 feet from your total.
Obstacle 4: At the halfway point of the race, where runners must turn around and return at speed, there is a tall stone maze. You have four options, but you can only choose one and you don't know what the results will be in advance. Results for both pass and fail are listed in the spoilers.
Stealth DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {Pass: You sneak past the maze entirely, evading everyone's notice! Subtract 60 feet! Fail: You are caught and add 90 feet as the crowd of onlookers hurls heads of lettuce at you!}
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Pass: Your keen eyes spot the fastest way through the maze, but you'll have to make an Escape Artist check against DC 10 to squeeze through. If you succeed, subtract 30 feet; if you fail add 20. Fail: You run the maze as normal, getting lost only once on the way. Add 30 feet to your total.}
Ride DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Pass/Fail: You grab a nearby Minotaur and attempt to ride him through the labyrinth. Wait, that was a terrible idea! You add 40 feet as you get both lost and stomped on.}
Swim DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Why would you swim through a maze? Pass: It seems to work; subtract 10 feet. Fail: You feel silly; add 5 feet.}
Obstacle 5: A steady wind blows in your face! Con or Wis check DC 10 to weather it or be at peace with it, respectively. If you fail the check, add 15 feet to your total.
Obstacle 6: A bleeding wound appears on your legs! Make a DC 15 Heal check to stop the bleeding with your own clothing or a DC 15 Survival check to find a nearby plant that will close the wounds naturally. If you fail the Heal check, you slip on your own blood and add 10 feet. If you fail the Survival check, you get really, really itchy and add 20 feet as you stop to scratch.
Obstacle 7: A giant boss monster attacks you! Describe the horrible creature! You have two tries to make a DC 20 melee- or ranged attack roll to defeat it or add 20 feet as you are snacked on. Alternatively, Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It just wanted a hug until you started to attack it! If you succeed, it gives you a hug and then hurls you across the finish line, subtracting 40 feet from your total! If you fail, you give it an awkward side-hug and add ten feet in your confusion.}

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 9:50:50 AM
Armand eyes Owen's obstacle course. "I think I'll pass on that. Seems very physical. Hmm, between Atlas, Mack or Elyngael I'd say."

Armand goes to the table with 'Osul. "I agree we need to get this sapling planted quickly. I still think that the Culver Wood would be the best place to plant it and hide it in case of unforeseen troubles. Too bad we didn't have the nut with us. I think it would have been amusing to plant it in the druid grove in the Sargrass. It certainly would be an unlooked for spot."

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire  d20+9=11 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+7=15 ; d20=18 ; d20=5 ; d20=3 ; d20=1 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+1=6 ; d20=17 ; d20+9=25 ;
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 11:50:13 AM

Intrigued by the thought of the obstacle course, Neshi takes a look over the course and debates with himself whether or not he is to challenge himself or not. In the end he decides to go ahead and try it without using any of his magic.

With little warm up he takes off at a run to the first obstacle not worrying about the fire at all. He clears the first obstacle DC 11 and proceeds over the second with only minimal difficultyDC 12 and completes the third with no problem what-so-ever.DC 18

As the wolf approaches Neshi uses his bulk and large catness to shoo the wolf away Handle animal DC 17 and moves on the third obstacle.

Knowing this will be his most difficult obstacle he begins answering the questions to the best of his ability

Knowledge DCs

arcana - 15
dungeoneering - 18
engineering - 5
geography - 14
history - 18
local - 9
nature - 4
nobility - 3
planes - 11
religion - 1

Upset with some of the trivia questions he missed but remembered right after answering Neshi moves on to the fourth obstacle.

As He approaches the maze he takes a good look at what he can see and then enters the maze keeping a good eye out for any clues to use through the maze. perception DC 20 escape artist DC 21 Neshi gets tangled up in some vines at one point but gets out of them easily and runs the maze nearly perfectly.

As he exits the maze almost immediately he is face with a steady wind that for some reason really affects his forward progress.

As the wind abates Neshi notices a seriously bleeding wound on his leg nut manages to quickly staunch the blood with some of his leather strips and some cloth.

Up ahead Neshi can see a colossal figure pacing across the race path.

The beast's 60 foot armored and spiked body shook the ground with each step of its massively clawed feet and its tail was knocking aside trees as if they were match sticks Its protruding lower jaw was filled with multiple rows of hand sized teeth dwarfed by its massive horned brow.its size belies the beast's quickness as it senses Neshi's approach and whips around to face him.

Up to this point Neshi wasn't to terribly worried about the course but to be faced with a thing of nightmares, A Tarrasque, for god's sake starts having him rethink his non use of magic, as that true strike wand would come in handy right about now.

Whipping out one of his his javelins, he lets fly with it and watches with glee and it strikes the beast right between the eyes on the first try. dc 25.

Sprinting Neshi crosses the finish line with a time of 40.5.


Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35'  d20+30=34 ; d20+30=43 ; d20+30=36 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+31=44 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=25 ;
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 1:53:35 PM
Not being very competitive, I'm still drawn to Owen's obstacle course, just for fun and because I like puzzle like stuff. ;)

Obstacle 1:
(d20+30 acrobatics check of 34, 43, 36) The acrobatic obstacles seem to come naturally to me, but I try not to get overconfident knowing the others may be quite a different story.
(down to 230)

Obstacle 2:
(d20+10 handle animal check of 24 vs DC 15)
(down to 220)

Obstacle 3:
Knowledge DCs

arcana - 22
dungeoneering - 10
engineering - 5
geography - 23
history - 17
local - 20
nature - 13
nobility - 11
planes - 12
religion - 10
Got a few lucky guesses there, but kick myself for missing Nature and The Plane, my areas of more expertise.
(down to 200)

Obstacle 4:
I choose the Perception path:
(d20+31 perception check of 44 vs. DC 20)
(d20+15 escape artist check of 32 vs. DC 10)
(down to 170)

Obstacle 5:
(d20+3 Wis check of 4 against DC 10)
(back up to 185)

Obstacle 6:
(d20+15 survival check of 34 vs. DC 15)
(stay at 185)

Obstacle 7:
A stumble into the nest of a giant flaming platypus, and she's NOT happy!
(boot to the head: d20+13+1(flaming tear) of 16, 25 vs. DC 20)
(stay at 185)

I let my monk speed kick in..... (185 / 35 = 5.28)

OOC: Is my decimal point in the wrong spot? I figured Neshi kicked my butt. ;)

Thanks, Owen, for setting that up! :)



Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97  d20+3=19 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+2=5 ; d20=4 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+18=30 ;
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 2:27:54 PM
Atlas perks up at the thought of an obstacle course! He does his best not to watch as Owen sets it up, then he jumps in as soon as it is ready. Unfortunately, as he approaches the line Neshi blasts by him and makes short work of the course. "Wow! Well done Neshi! I don't think I'm going to be able to beat that, but I'll give it a try."

Atlas begins the course strong, getting past the first two burning bushes with ease, but he trips over his own feet with the third one and manages to singe all the hair off his left arm. He shrugs it off and heads over to the wolf, where he gets big and growls at the wolf, scaring it off so that the other challengers will be hard pressed to even find it.

This is where things get tough. Atlas has been around long enough to know that he doesn't know a lot compared to others. However, he gives it his best.

Knowledge DCs

arcana - 22 He looks over at Owen and flashes a smile, "Thanks for letting me watch your work buddy."
dungeoneering - 19
engineering - 12
geography - 12
history - 5
local - 4
nature - 8
nobility - 16
planes - 20
religion - 12

Atlas is proud of how well he did on the questions, but he looks at the maze in a perplexed way. He doesn't really know what to do, so he tries...and fails miserably. The maze has certainly done him in, but the ride was worth it!

Leaving the maze, Atlas faces the wind of his life, struggling to make progress against it to the next obstacle. Somehow he manages to get a cut on his leg in the process and feels impelled to do something about it. He looks about for some healing herbs and finds exactly what he is looking for. He picks some and rubs it on the cut, only to realize too late that it is actually poison oak! He tries to rub it off, but it is too late, he's already itching and blisters are starting to form. He gives up and moves on.

Low and behold, as he is walking he comes face to toenail with an ancient red dragon! He quickly names him Sizzle, pulls his sword and says, "Thou shalt not pass!" He raises his sword in two hands and brings it down into the dragon's foot, which causes the creature to roar and hop around one one foot until he tips over. Atlas quickly moves into position and finishes the dragon by driving his sword into the back of its head. He then quickly runs over to the finish line!

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OOC: This was fun, thanks! I did screw up though, I read wrong and rolled for all 4 of the options for the maze. Based on that it is hard not to cheat, so I'll just take the one where it didn't matter if you passed or failed. It does seem like the one Atlas would do though!

260-15-30-20+40+15+20=270
Base Speed = 40
270/40=6.75




Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 10:12:48 PM
Elyngael decides to pass on the obstacle course, and returns to the surrounding forest to explore and try to locate a likely place for the sapling.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 10:22:24 PM
oops my decimal place is on the wrong place. should be 4.05

Shane P 
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 10:52:23 PM
Owen has a brainstorm and before anyone even know what's going on he has a course built. before it's all done most of the tree dwellers have turned out to watch the competition. then they all want to have a go at it as well! soon a judging panel is formed and even some numbered cloth placards are put out from somewhere. most able-bodied folk try it. and most do pretty well, much better than you would think. Laughingwater, Ryan Inger, and Hiflanyl Ilyndrathyl all do pretty well, the best of the lot though their times fail to meet up with the Mack, Atlas or 'Neshi. Ciryadyl and Boolia absolutely skunk everyone at the riddle games. though they fail at most of the rest.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35' 
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 9:18:31 AM
I make sure to shake hands with everyone, and let them know how well they did, and how fun it was to watch.

"Awesome performance, Neshi!!!" :)


Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 10:37:36 AM
Atlas watches and laughs as everyone tries to go through. His favorite part is the final boss. When one of the traders has his wife with a frying pan appear Atlas cannot contain himself any longer. He is literately crying with laughter as the man struggles with his inner emotions about what to do.

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 1:36:09 PM
Armand records the event for his journal on the history of the Tree of Parting. He asks everyone why they picked the monster they chose at the end.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 8:05:23 PM
At the table, 'Osul agrees with Armand - to an extent. "Actually, The Sapling was for us to comunicate with while The Tree 'rested', so it should be planted nearby. I think The Seed should be planted in The Wood, and probably in the location depicted in the painting. Deep in The Culverwood. The whole circle of life thing. Should be a great adventure just trying to find the place."

Outside, after a little consideration, 'Osul sees if Elyngael and Khan (and others?) would like the company exploring the local area.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17  d20+2=12 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=15 ;
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 8:43:08 PM
IC: Owen congratulates Yurr'Neshi on a fabulous run, thumping him heartily on the back.

Once everyone who wants to run the obstacle course has, Owen gives it a shot himself. It has added difficulty for him, because to run it he'll have to stop concentrating on the illusion: he'll have only 40 seconds or so to run before it disappears. And in any case, he's sure to be comically slow.

The Race:
Owen surprises himself as he leaps the first two hurdles, only to grow overconfident and get slightly singed on the third. His shock only grows, however, as his furious effort to shoo the wolf away succeeds! He rolls into a jaunty stride as he reaches the trivia questions, his area of expertise.... but he misses the Dungeoneering question, to his embarrassment and chagrin! He decides to try swimming through the maze, since without invisibility he'd fail to sneak by. It works, surprisingly! He is at peace with the wind, jogging along gently until a wound opens up on his leg. He deftly ties a bandage... just higher than the wound. The leaking blood undoes his footing. The boss monster is a tall army commander with pointed spikes on his bronze armor. Two dagger tosses miss, and Owen is kicked in the stomach. He hobbles across the finish line with a time of 6.67. Just two seconds after he finishes the race, the illusionary obstacle course disappears.

OoC: Wow!, I'm really impressed with Owen right now. He missed only four or five checks, and missed them (except for the very last one) by no more than two.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 9:45:53 PM
Elyngael welcomes Osul when she sees him headed towards the forest. "Khan and I are exploring and tracking for any potential sites for the Sapling or the Seed. I'm also learning the pathways of both humans and animals. You may stay with us for as long or as little as you like."

Shane P 
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 9:45:56 PM
with Owens, run a great cheer arises from the crowd, a laughter follows soon after. it's getting late in the day, and most folks meet at the triple T. The races dominate the conversation, so request to hear about your adventure are easily turned aside. Miles is the first to mention that a martial event aught to be had. then laughingwater mentions that a race to the top of the tree would be fun. Ciyradyl chimes in that she has an idea for a cooking competition where the best cooks would square off and have a day to cook with a random ingredient that she chooses. Lorifir mentions that most everyone here can shoot a bow and a test of archery skill might entice folk to practice more. Sadie has a quick quiet conversation with Boolia and Dungarth then stands up and announces that the three of them will provide medals for the winners. Excitement builds, but a steady voice cuts through the wild imaginings. it's Folbre Ilyndrathy, the Manager, Mayor really of the Tree of Parting. This is all well and good, but remember we have a community to run, let's slow the pace down a bit. We will have one game a day, we'll try and time it so that the maximum amount of folk can come to watch it. I think with coordination we can maintain our obligations and still let everyone have a good time. . The two Ryans, Mystbender and Inger, suggest a story and poetry competition that can be held at the Triple T, they Nominate Arnos Faulk to judge, since being a published author it would be unfair for him to compete.

Elyngael you wander the land around the tree, letting your senses and your imagination guide you. You don't know if its a daydream or a vision, but your mind paints a picture of a vast copse of Trees just like the Tree of parting, their branches touching like roads and thousands of people living in harmony in the Trees. A city in the tree tops.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 
Thursday July 19th, 2018 7:38:42 AM
After watching and cheering on his friends during their runs, Neshi is surprised that no one bested him as he in no way to be considered the super athletic type. Accepting his accolades from his friends and strangers alike Neshi joins the others at the triple T.


Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Thursday July 19th, 2018 9:39:50 AM
Armand goes to the Triple T. Hoping that some of the stories and poems are about the history of the Tree of Parting.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Thursday July 19th, 2018 9:56:55 AM
Atlas heads to the Triple T to listen to the next series of events. He' excited to take his turn, but wants to hear what others do first.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35' 
Thursday July 19th, 2018 12:37:05 PM
"Thanks again for that fun course you put together for us, Owen! And a great job taking it on yourself, as well!"


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Thursday July 19th, 2018 8:08:47 PM
Owen tells a story about his son, Simon. He learned about books when he was just a baby, because Owen was a scholar and his wife was a librarian. He knew that one looked at books, but didn't have the ability to understand them or to turn the pages, so he would just stare at whatever book was nearby until someone read it to him. "It was rather disconcerting at first! You could walk around a room holding him and his eyes would stay locked on whatever dusty tome you happened to have out. But we figured it out soon enough.", Owen says with a mild chuckle and a half smile. It is clear that his mood has shifted toward sadness in recalling the story.

Hopefully someone will share a humorous story to cheer him up.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59  d20+5=22 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+23=28 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+27=38 ;
Thursday July 19th, 2018 8:46:26 PM
"Happy to!"
He is happy observing, and contributing when the opportunity arises. As darkness approaches he asks Elyngael if she plans to return to The Tree for an evening meal. If not, he will need to adopt a shape with better night sight.

Indicative rolls:
Knowl (Geography) d20+5 = 22, Knowl (Nature) d20+19 = 24, Perception d20+23 = 28, Sense Motive d20+11 = 29, Survival d20+27 = 38

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83  d20+17=36 ; d20+15=17 ;
Thursday July 19th, 2018 8:59:31 PM
Elyngael shrugs but seems to spot something in the grass. Perception (d20+17=36) She walks over to the ground. Survival (d20+15=17). She turns to 'Osul. "Say do these look like Ogre tracks to you?

Shane P 
Thursday July 19th, 2018 10:32:02 PM

Plans are made and rules hashed out. Times set and lists drawn up. Tomorrow starts with the race to the top of the tree. It’s a timed event. Contestants will meet at the base of the tree by the main lift. Lots will be drawn to determine everyone’s place and numbers assigned. When the whistle blows the first runner will begin his run. 1 minute after he starts the whistle will blow again and the next runner will start. The judge will be at Triple T where the finish line is when he hears the whistle he writes the time down by the first number. He then does so for each number as they are indicated. Once all runners have completed their run the times will be tallied and a winner announced. That takes a while to hash out, and by the time it’s done, eyes are getting heavy and folk are ready for bed. The meeting adjourns and folk depart.

Elyngael You do see a track, but in the darkness, you cannot discern what it is, it could be an Ogre, but it could also a bear that slipped a bit while walking.


'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59  d20+27=44 ; d20+23=42 ; d20+19=37 ;
Friday July 20th, 2018 12:31:37 AM
'Osul shifts into the shape of a Large Air Elemental (60' darkvision, etc.) and examines the track(s).
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Survival(Tracking): 44, Perception d20+23 = 42, Knowl (Nature) d20+19 = 37

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Friday July 20th, 2018 9:57:08 AM
Atlas forgoes telling his story tonight as the crowd winds down. He heads back to their home where James awaits them and slumps into bed after the day of fun.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83  d20+2=20 ; d20+2=4 ;
Friday July 20th, 2018 4:15:33 PM
Elyngael was surprised at how fast the darkness descended. Even with her elven vision things seemed to go from light to dark pretty quick. She has Khan scent the tracks to see if he can track them.
Is that perception or survival? Both skills are +2 for Khan.
Khan's Perception (d20+2=20), Survival (d20+2=4)

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Friday July 20th, 2018 5:27:19 PM
Armand scratches his head. Wasn't there supposed to be a story telling and poetry contest in the Triple T that night? Instead it turned into a discussion of the rules for a race to the top of the tree tomorrow. Armand shrugs and goes back to HQ to sleep.


Shane P 
Friday July 20th, 2018 9:58:45 PM
[Owen?

Mack: ?

Atlas: ZZZZZZZ.....

Armand: The story competition is on the agenda, but it's not scheduled yet.

‘Osul: darkvision isn't as good at tracking as regular vison, but with rolls that good you could track by sense of smell. Yes, it's an Ogre track, there are three in fact. plus an unknown number of smaller humanoid tracks...probably orc. they passed this way no more than 24 hours ago and as recently as 4 hours ago. the tracks are running parallel to the tree, not toward it

Elyngael Kahn takes a sniff and the hackles rise on the back of his neck. Whatever it is, he don't like it. as far as following the tracks...he loses it after a couple of feet.

Yurr'Neshi ?

'Osul and Elyngale found what might be evidence of a reinforced Orc war party, either passing through or just arriving to the area. it's late and the tree is organized in such a way as it's very hard to sneak up on it at night. you tow are going to have to either fly up to the tree to get back or have the night guard lower down a lift to get back to the tree.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 
Saturday July 21st, 2018 9:18:29 AM
'Osul flies up and above the trees for bearings, then returns and shifts back to human form, and relates his sense of things to Elyngael... {compressing components of the overall conversation for the sake of brevity}
"A few ogres and many orcs, maybe not all at once (not together?), but heading the same direction in the last day or so, but not in about a watch or so."
"So we really should let the other wardens know."
"Speaking of watches, Elyngael, I don't think we should bother the night guard. Do you have any ideas on how we all get back up in the tree? I have one so far ... do you think both you and Khan would have any problems riding a dire bat? A huge dire bat if needs be?"
"We can sort that out closer to The Tree, which is this... no, this way"


Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Saturday July 21st, 2018 11:30:25 AM
Owen won't run in the race, but he will Fly alongside, with Featherfall spells prepared should anyone mess up on a dangerous shortcut.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 
Saturday July 21st, 2018 10:58:46 PM
"Osul, I trust your night eyes and Khan has definitely scented an enemy. I think our friends at the Tree need to know about this, but I agree we don't have to disturb the night guard. I have no problem riding a dire bat and as long as Khan is with me, he will be fine, too. Let's get back, get some rest, and consult with the others. Then I for one, am coming back here and scouting for any more suspicious movement." Elyngael and Khan mount the huge dire bat, grateful for the silent and speedy ride back to the Tree.

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Saturday July 21st, 2018 11:12:36 PM
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 
Sunday July 22nd, 2018 10:27:08 AM
not interested in climbing the tree particularly after the course he just went through, he listens to the plans and then dozes off at the table.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Monday July 23rd, 2018 10:12:59 AM
Atlas snores loudly, dreaming of Ogres and Orcs.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35'  d20+33=53 ; d20+32=38 ; d20+25=34 ;
Monday July 23rd, 2018 12:41:58 PM
"Did someone say let's go sneak around out in the woods and see if we can find any orcs or ogres?!?! I'm in!"

I look around.... Hmmm.... everyone seems to be resting. Probably making sure they are charged up before battle. I better go secure the woods.

I head out with Squeaver, just to take a quick peek. Hoping Squeaver is a good judge of my sweep patterns and speed by now, I have him keep a safe distance, act natural (for a giant albino squirrel), and wait for my signal if I run into a trouble or spot a problem (the squeakity-squeak-squeak language that I've been practicing in great detail with Squeaver.... or a loud girlish scream if I get attacked by surprise).

(d20+32+1(TTT) TrapFinding check of 53)
(d20+31+1(TTT) perception check of 38)
(d20+24+1 (TTT) stealth check of 34)


Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 
Monday July 23rd, 2018 6:00:34 PM
finally finding his way back to their abode, Neshi manages to find his room and crawls into bed for a good night's sleep.

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Monday July 23rd, 2018 7:45:18 PM
Late at night, Owen takes a stroll about the Tree. He's lost in thought about a book he has tucked under his arm.

Shane P 
Monday July 23rd, 2018 10:59:32 PM
Owen finds himself restless and can't sleep, luckily the tree is a good place to pace, the rocking, the sound of the wind in the branches, it's both relaxing and conductive to deep thought.

Mack: nobody said that, but that never stops Mack. The tracks were about 4 miles (6.43 Km )from the tree it's still night and you don't know from which direction the Elyngael and 'Osul came back from. so although your rolls were good, there was really nothing for you to find. lots of wildlife. you see a stoat...

Atlas: sleeps the sleep of a man content.

Armand: does too.

‘Osul: when out of combat I don't put a lot of restrictions on movement. When time is not a problem and someone is not trying to kill you, you don't have to be a stickler.

Elyngael riding a dire bat is kind of cool, you can just almost hear it's echolocation.

Yurr'Neshi curls up to sleep.

The morning comes and it looks to be a light day at the tree. After the flurry of traders, muleskinners, a baggage trains...a few trappers and adventurers coming by to sell skins, loot and provender up is kind of a welcome change. chores are finished quickly and a sense of excitement and expectation is starting to build at the Tree of Parting.


'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:4/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 9:56:27 AM
OOC: Thank you Shane.

'Osul expects the hubbub about The Tree, but not the general topic of the climbing race.

When a quorum of Wardens can be achieved, 'Osul continues his key discussion from yesterday morning — the need to plant The Sapling. That leads to Elyngael's trek yesterday in search of a good place for The Sapling, and... he leaves a natural point for Elyngael to discuss what they and Khan found.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 4:09:00 PM
Elyngael both rested and still thrilled with her dire bat ride, jumps in"Osul, Khan and I have made a discovery that should alert all of us. We were scouting the area for a place to plant the Sapling last night. Instead, we found orc and ogre tracks parallel to the Tree, but not towards it. This definitely needs our attention. Has anyone else noticed anything unusual?

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 7:39:55 PM
Owen suggests finding a suitable place for the sapling in the Culverwood. When he hears of the orc- and ogre tracks, he recalls something from some months ago: "Weren't we trying to figure out a symbol with three dots that those orcs and such were carrying? Have we made any progress on that?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 8:08:40 PM
"I seem to recall you and Atlas saying something about dotted orcs." Armand tells Owen. "I think those orcs were before I joined you."

Armand looks around at the others. "In any case I think we should investigate these tracks as quickly as possible. And let's go ahead and bring the sapling. If we encounter the orcs and ogres and they are hostile, after we deal with them we'll have some fertilizer to bury with the sapling."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35' 
Tuesday July 24th, 2018 8:53:55 PM
As I hear everyone talking before I enter, I stop, put the symbol with the 3 dots on my forehead, and then walk in......

"I checked the forest. No orcs or ogres. All clear. I think Squeaver scared them off." :)



Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 10:51:39 AM
Atlas replies to Armand over breakfast, "I'm up for the trip. We've seen that symbol on a few different types of denizens, so there is certainly someone or something that is putting them there. We don't need an army only a few days walk from the Tree, so best to put an end to it before they become too much...if they are not already. I am still curious about the dreams of the Tree from the past as well, but we haven't had many clues since then, so I'm guessing we'll wait to deal with that."

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 11:30:36 AM
hmmm an orc and ogre hunt. sounds like a break from the monotony.


Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 64/64, Speed: 35' 
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 12:16:11 PM
"I'm ready!" Well, not really.... how does this darn monk's robe go on again? I mess around with my robe that I've had buried away in my pack for quite a while. "Man, I really should have put this on a LONG time ago.



Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 5:29:02 PM
"We should probably tell Miles our plan to scout the area for possible Orcs and Ogres. Just so someone doesn't go thinking we've disappeared and died again or something."

Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 6:43:09 PM
Owen laughs as Mack walks in wearing a monk's robe backwards.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 8:06:54 PM
"Well lets get going before the trail grows too cold to follow."

Shane P  d20+25=38 ; d20+23=37 ; d20+31=43 ; d20+15=19 ;
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 10:07:49 PM
Owen recalls a bit of lore from an oric raid a while ago. could it be related?

Mack: returns from his nightly sojourn tired and a bit loopy...well loopier than usual, he can't even get his monks robe on correctly. Mack is Fatigued.
Fatigued: A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.

Atlas: is still curious about the tree dreams, but is always up for action.

Armand: Sensibly suggests that they tell tree security whats going on, Miles is thankful to hear the warning and begins to make arrangements for extra security for the race.

‘Osul: tells about what he saw outside the tree.

Elyngael is ready to get on the move.

Yurr'Neshi so is 'Neshi"

breakfast plans are made, the crew heads out. in a bit more than an hour, they find the trail that the orcs and ogres left earlier. it's much easier to follow in the daylight. 'Osul and Mack pick the trail up with no problem. The trail passes the tree and begins to curve slightly to the north from the eastern track it was following. 'Osul notices something, there are fresher tracks of a running bugbear to the side and on top of the older tracks. after a few more hours you come to an Orc camp, it's cold, looks to have been abandoned a few hours ago, the tracks leading away show that the orcs were running, North West....straight toward the Tree of Parting.


Shane P  d20+25=38 ; d20+23=37 ; d20+31=43 ; d20+15=19 ;
Wednesday July 25th, 2018 10:07:49 PM
Owen recalls a bit of lore from an oric raid a while ago. could it be related?

Mack: returns from his nightly sojourn tired and a bit loopy...well loopier than usual, he can't even get his monks robe on correctly. Mack is Fatigued.
Fatigued: A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.

Atlas: is still curious about the tree dreams, but is always up for action.

Armand: Sensibly suggests that they tell tree security whats going on, Miles is thankful to hear the warning and begins to make arrangements for extra security for the race.

‘Osul: tells about what he saw outside the tree.

Elyngael is ready to get on the move.

Yurr'Neshi so is 'Neshi"

breakfast plans are made, the crew heads out. in a bit more than an hour, they find the trail that the orcs and ogres left earlier. it's much easier to follow in the daylight. 'Osul and Mack pick the trail up with no problem. The trail passes the tree and begins to curve slightly to the north from the eastern track it was following. 'Osul notices something, there are fresher tracks of a running bugbear to the side and on top of the older tracks. after a few more hours you come to an Orc camp, it's cold, looks to have been abandoned a few hours ago, the tracks leading away show that the orcs were running, North West....straight toward the Tree of Parting.


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