DM StevenVdB - A banquet to remember Friday February 7th, 2020 5:49:29 PM
With no one shouting for rescue, no mines to explore, no dragons to slay... and for once the Wold turning peacefully, the Tree Wardens make good use of the free moments.
After his visit to the Catacombs, Atlas is no where to be seen. (feel free to conclude your CC purchases when you are able to. We'll allow the items to be added to your character sheet immediately)
Plateau City: Armand, Owen, Vamir, Elyngael, Rattlebones and 'Osul all went to Plateau City before making rendezvous again in Tree. Each had their own business to attend to and once concluded each of them travels back to Tree... each having their own way of transportation. 'Osul travels even by tree hopping! (please consider all done and update your sheets in not done already.)
Humble's Ford: On his way back Owen makes a stop in Humble's Ford. Of course he is well received as they already know what the Wardens did!! Odd perhaps... nah!... word of the Wardens' heroics quickly spread the valley... once again and they all quickly end up in the Dancing Pig enjoying their Wold-wide assortment of ales, beers, liquors, wines, whiskeys, rums, and every other tasty drink one could imagine!
We heard there's quite a festival planned back at your home?!" the Inn keeper says, "I heard bards from all over the valley are making their way over there to enjoy the festivities... festivities in your name lad! Don't be late for your own party... harharhah... "
hmm... did they plan a surprise party behind your back?!?
Tree:
Neshi and Finnan traveled back with the wagon hauling the dragon hoard. While Neshi immediately retreated in his forging pocket and only returned from it when all things were finished. Finnan explores Tree in awe...
Finnan finds there's quite a bustling atmosphere of fun and laughter around here. Neshi too realizes the place is far more active than usual. He patrols the area and notices bards, magicians and entertainers from all over the continent flocking in!
In the following days the rest of the Wardens arrive back in Tree... by the time everyone is back the place is almost bursting with activity. There are food stands, pony rides, pop-up bars, cotton candy. There's even a full scale circus that has set up its huge tent just outside town. Clowns, acrobats, entertainers of all sorts walk around town inviting people to come and watch the circus.
All this it seems in celebration of their Tree Wardens... their heroes...
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Saturday February 8th, 2020 7:59:03 AM
Taking Finan around to wander the carnival, Neshi introduces him to those he knows and samples many of the food stuffs as if feels like he hasn't eaten well in days....
At some point during this time Neshi sits down with Osul and talks to him about the greater magic fang spell (what level +??) and then has him cast the spell once on his two front paws. immediately following those castings he casts permanency on his front paws to make the spell stick.
Thanking Osul for the spells he makes it known that Neshi will be willing to use his permanency spell for anything the Wardens might need.
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Saturday February 8th, 2020 10:09:20 AM
Armand observes the goings on at the base of the Tree and decides to venture forth from their headquarters to see what's up. He remembers the last time there was a gathering at the Tree from a large caravan and the awakened apes that appeared. When he see's the beginnings of a carnival a smile comes to his lips. But when he see's clowns walking around he has to restrain himself from casting Flame Strike.
"Clowns, why does there have to be clowns." He mutters to himself.
Armand decides to look around and see what the non-clown entertainment might be.
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 Saturday February 8th, 2020 6:01:21 PM "Thanks for the tour Neshi. This certainly is a big Tree." He decides to see if there is any sort of action on games of skill in the carnival.
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Sunday February 9th, 2020 7:33:58 AM
When Neshi advises he is happy to use his Permanency spell for the party, 'Osul asks, [/b]"Resistance, maybe, kindly?"[/b]
As time permits he makes a point of taking on the shape of the russet hawk and flies in a long conical spiral up the tree to Wiz-bang's tree house. After a visit, he takes a few circuits of the very Tree-top, checking the Tree and then the expanse below, before returning to the hustle and bustle and hubbub.
OOC: 13th Level, Kent.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Sunday February 9th, 2020 5:03:25 PM
Elyngael and Brawn make a wide path around the carnival. "Brawn, I was looking forward to the peace and quiet of the Tree, but this isn't it. I appreciate celebrating our safe return but good food and friends would have been plenty." Elyngael sees Armand wandering around looking unhappy. "Armand, what troubles you. Is it the noise? Walk with us, friend, we can take a peek at what is going on under that enormous canvas."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Sunday February 9th, 2020 5:49:38 PM
Neshi works with Osul to get the two greater magic spells cast and made permanent on him and then casts resistance and then makes it permanent on Osul. making sure that he checks with any of the others to see if they desire the same?
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Sunday February 9th, 2020 7:32:06 PM
Owen is thrilled that a whole circus has arrived. He and Isabel take Simon all throughout the circus, enjoying the performances, the games, and the music of the bards.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Monday February 10th, 2020 12:53:49 AM
FRIDAY POST
Rattlebones returns with the party from his shopping errands in Plateau City. He takes a tour of the Tree of Parting and notes that one of the rooms is open -- and that it is enormous, given his current size. He floats above the carnival watching the crowd until he spots Owen. He flies down, dismisses his invisibility, and bows from the waist while seated on his tiny broomstick. "Ah, you must be Isabel and Simon. Your dear Owen was quite the traveling companion after we slew the dragon, and he was kind enough to show me around the Tree and spoke of both of you with warmth and admiration. I am Rattlebones!" He snaps his fingers and a burst of confetti accompanies a tiny fanfare. All illusions, of course, and the confetti disappears before it hits the ground. "I am happy to make your acquaintance."
Vamir spends the better part of a day communing with the tree, and using his broom to check her branches. The witch then unpacks is his gear, in his room and enjoys a nice long sleep in a comfortable bed. The next morning the witch ties his long silver hair back, before preparing his rituals. The witch successfully pulls Woldsblood into the world, and quietly thanks Queen Maab for her assistance.
Vamir bounds downstairs and goes looking for the rest of the Wardens. Along the way the young elf takes the time to speak to everyone he can in their native languages (Elvish, Sylvan, Draconic, Goblin, Orc, Taur, Dwarven, Halfling, and Gnome.)
Vamir waves to Armand, and makes sure to tell Owen's family hi. The witch makes sure to try and find each member of the group if only to spend a few minutes with them.
Ritual of Warding: DC 24 success Ritual of Spiritual Healing: DC 35 success Concentration: DC 40 success Spells Cantrips - all 1 - 7 2 - 7 3 - 7 4 - 6 5 - 5 6 - 4 7 - 3
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Monday February 10th, 2020 1:43:30 PM
Atlas rushes back from the Catacombs and then spends the rest of his time talking with Miles on security and catching up with the locals at the Triple T. One night at dinner he asks the group, "Anyone want to visit the circus that setup outside of town? Looks like it could be fun. I'll put Ruffas up against their strong man any day!"
DM StevenVdB - "Clowns, why does there have to be clowns." Monday February 10th, 2020 4:37:38 PM
With the Wardens all back in Tree they plan to enjoying the carnival. Atlas is thrilled about the circus and hopes every Warden will go see the circus. Should there be wrestling games or something he'll put if Rufus against any strong man any day!
Neshi takes Finnan to wander around the carnival introducing the ranger to everyone he knows. People smile at Finnan and wave at him. Wait... do these people somehow believe Finnan is part of the Circus?!? Oh... sure... that's might explain it... a miniature bipedal grizzly bear walking around Tree must be part of the circus animals!
"Clowns, why does there have to be clowns.", Armand mutters... only his mental health keeps him from casting a flame strike to vaporize these freaks... He looks around for non-clown infested areas of the circus. He notices there are a lot of tents set up of various sizes. Some are for entertainment purposes, some have signs on them saying employees only.
First thing he comes across is a high pole with a shiny bell on top. The lady next to the game holds an enormous wooden hammer in her hands. "5 copper only lad!! Strike hard... ring the bell and win a box full of chocolates... you lad you'll get a pecker on the cheek as well... hihihihi"(make a STR check DC16 to strike the bell)
Perhaps a bit offended Finnan walks around looking for any sorts of action games... he finds something that sounds just perfect for him! There's an archery contest!! "C'mon humans, woldians, aliens, freaks and all! 5 to join!! Throw 5 silver in the hat, beat the others and take hat home!!" In front of you there's a bull's eye that rapidly swings from left to right. The one that shoots closest to the mark wins... (outer ring AC20-21, first ring AC22-23, second ring AC24-25, third ring AC26-27, fourth ring AC28-29, bull's eye AC30)
'Osul talks to Neshi about the permanency spells and then takes the shape of a hawk and flies around the Tree.
Making a wide path around the Carnival with Brawn Elyngael sees Armand wandering around looking unhappy. She invites him to walk and take a peek at what is going on under that enormous canvas... assuming that would be the huge tent the circus set up... unsure though if that's the place Armand wants to go to... after all it's a circus... circus... clowns... lot's of'm ...yup...
While some of his companions don't seem to be overtly pleased with the circus, Owen is thrilled that a whole circus arrived! He and his wife Isabel take their son all throughout the circus compound. There are life animals, lots and lots of candy, a pony ride and clowns everywhere pulling jokes on kids... folding balloons... making funny faces while they tumble and turn as they dance around. When suddenly Rattlebones floats down flying on his broomstick, conjuring a burst of confetti, Simon claps his hands and jumps up and down!!! "MORE MORE MORE!!!!"
Vamir does not appear to be moved much by the carnival. Seems this day of fun and laughter is just another day of business... He does chat with people he comes meets. A circus sure brings a lot of strange folk along so his linguistic skills sure come in handy! It seems witches are drawn to the occult... look!... there's even a medium that can predict your future by reading your palms...
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+2=17 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 6:08:32 PM
Armand eyes the height of the bell. "I don't know, seem like something more Atlas's speed." But then he decides to try it and gives the lady 5 coppers. He rubs his hands together and takes up the hammer. Strength check 17 (d20+2)
He takes his prize and walks away pleased with himself. When Elyngael invites him to check out the big top he will offer to share his chocolates and go see what's inside.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Monday February 10th, 2020 7:58:14 PM
Vamir smiles warmly as he makes his way down the midway, stopping and encouraging those playing the various games and contests. Melzat wanders along behind Vamir the occasional," Me see! Me see!" ringing causing Vamir to lift the willow above his head, giving him a good view. Vamir nears the circus entrance when his eyes are drawn towards a medium's tent. Vamir enters, "Hello," looking for the medium inside. When Vamir spies them the witch smiles, and nods his head, "Would you be able to tell my future?"
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 d20+18=19 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 7:59:12 PM
Finnan eyes the hawker of the archery contest. "You amuse me. I shall give it a try." He tosses 5 silver pieces into the hat and then takes his shot.
To hit 19 (D20+18)
He lowers his head in disgust. "That was terrible. I must be too relaxed."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Monday February 10th, 2020 8:03:09 PM
Elyngael accepts Armand's generous offer of chocolates. "I haven't tasted chocolate candy since I was a little girl. My parents used to bring them back for me occasionally. I have never seen a tent as big as that enormous canvas. Let's see what is in there," Elyngael and Armand cautiously peek inside.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance d20+12=21 ; d20+7=9 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 9:52:10 PM
Walking with Finan later at the circus Neshi watches him take a try at the archery target and grimaces as he misses.
With out thinking Neshi trows the silver into the hat and whipping out his sling lets fly with two stones one after another. The first stone manages to find the outer ring AC 21 of the target, but the second barely misses knocking a hat off an old dame's head AC 9 as she walks past the other side of the area.
"well the first one wasn't to bad...
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Monday February 10th, 2020 11:58:13 PM "Oh, ho ho. You want more?" Rattlebones pushes up his tiny sleeves, his eyes glow blue, and he chants. The words roll off his tongue, building in volume, until he reaches a crescendo and his eyes flash and he points to the sky.
OOC: Cast major image.
Reality melts in a kaleidoscope of colors as gravity becomes subjective and objects float through the air, twisting and turning their forms in erratic flashes of non-euclidean geometry. Limbs and fingers elongate, curling back to pluck eyes and ears and mouths from the faces of their bearers and fling them into space at random angles. As the pieces collide in midair they join into an ersatz quilt of flesh and dirt and grass until all combine into a pillar of psychedelic energy at the heart of the illusion. The pillar compresses, pulling all into it as reality itself bends. All fades into the void. Only flits of color representing the three-dimensional aspects of objects and people remain as they hurtle through time and space toward an unknown destination. All is one, and one is all.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:21, Saves:(F:10/R:6/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 6:47:50 AM "Atlas, I'm curious about the circus. Weren't none coming by the farm as a kid - just stories - and I cannot recall the last time one was here at The Tree. I mean, markets, traders, .. but a circus?". He joins in. There is some sense in the attitudes of a farmboy to the life of those that travel for a living, but it is an attitude he has no reason to hold onto.
Rattlebones' illusion leaves 'Osul stunned. Eventually, he tries to convey his appreciation of the performance, and adds, "I have no skill for it, but it seems like something that should have music accompanying?"
Now, nothing in the circus will seem that weird!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 d20+19=37 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 1:25:32 PM
Atlas laughs at 'Osul, good natured because he's in such a great mood. " 'Osul my friend, I don't know much about them either. There were a few that came through town as a boy, but my parents were too busy putting us to work. This will be my first. However, I've heard all about them and I am told there are games of chance and games of skill, not to mention a bunch of weird shows and stuff. Follow me, let's have some fun!"
Atlas quickly looks for the games of skill, clueless to the tricks that might prevent him from performing his best. He starts by following Finnan to the archery contest. He pulls his bow out, strings it up, and notches an arrow. As he prepares to pull back he realizes he hasn't paid! Digging out the silver he tosses it into the hat and resumes his attempt. Taking a deep breath, he draws back, let's the air out, and when there is nothing left he let's fly. "Bullseye!" He scoops up the hat in excitement and dumps the coins where the hat was. "These will be more helpful to you than me, but I'm taking you on your word, the hat is mine." Atlas puts the hat on his head, not even cringing at the thought of where it has been. He wears it proudly as he struts about the place as the champion. He nudge's 'Osul, ""What a great atmosphere, eh?"
DM StevenVdB - "Clowns, why does there have to be clowns." d20+6=25 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 5:16:32 PM
Unsure if the game of strength wouldn't be better suited for Atlas, Armand gives the hammer a swing anyhow! It doesn't seem to be too difficult! Almost too easy perhaps... he takes his prize and when Elyngael invites him to check out the large circus tent he shares his chocolates. They do taste wonderful.
Vamir picks Melzat up to give the little willow a good view. The sight of that almost looks like an attraction for some of the Carnival visitors. When he spots the medium's tent he is immediately drawn to it... he walks inside and asks to have his future unfolded.
"Ah youngling... you want to know your future... the old crone looks at [b]Vamir hands... then looks into his palms a long time and asks :" Are you sure?! What would you do if I say you will not see the sun rise again tomorrow... what if I were to tell you you shou... " Suddenly her voice breaks... her mouth opens but no words come out... she rolls her eyes towards the back of her head... sweat drips from her forehead as she begins to shudder... "NO... NO... ". The witch drops to her knees heavily panting... "Please leave... go... never mind me please go..." the witch says at last.
Convinced he can win this archery contest Finnan casually tosses 5 silver int the hat... takes aim and doesn't even touch the target!!! Truth must be told here and there people do chuckle. Neshi hopes to uphold the Warden's reputation and gives it a go as well. At least the first arrow is is in the outer ring... but his second arrow nearly pierces and old lady's hat. A young lad's dad throws 5 silver in the hat and pushes his kid to the front. "Go on! Go... you can do it! I know you can!" The kid picks up the bow... pulls back the string and shoot... The crowd cheers loud as the young boy scores higher than the Wardens!!
Rattlebones is having the time of his life as he entertains and fools the kids!
'Osul and Atlas stroll around the carnival. 'Osul is genuinely amazed by Rattlebones' display. Atlas finds the games of skill and sees Finnan and Neshi are not making a good impression... if fact you can see that kid's father is using black ink on a white shirt... he's writing "I BEAT THE WARDENS AT THE ARCHE...". Let's assume he'll complete the text and have his kid to wear this shirt all day... So Atlas takes the bow. Taking a deep breath he draws back, let the air out and when there's nothing left he let's fly... BULLSEYE!!! Again the crowd cheers madly! Even the boy cheers... his dad seems to be a bit less amused and throws away the shirt. Seeing his dad is a bit angry the boy looks sad... Atlas takes the hat... tosses the silver out and... takes the hat!! "But... hey... no no... but but... " the game host stammers as he sees Atlas walking away with his old hat...
Elyngael and Armand go to check the large tent. You see people, staff most likely, running in and out... in front of the entrance there's a small booth... as you intend to walk into the tent a little old man pops up behind the counter of the booth...
"HEY YOU... the show begins this evening! You have no business inside... they are rehearsing! You can buy a ticket here for 2 Gp for adults and 1 Gp per child. Drinks and candy can be booth inside during the show. The show will start at 8 this evening...
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 6:29:25 PM
Finnan laughs at his misfortune and goes over to the young man. "You did well. I'm sure there are great things in your future." He pats the lad's shoulders and moves on to see what else there is to see.
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+7=25 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 6:32:38 PM "Oh excuse me." He tells the man. "I've never seen a circus before, could you tell me what sort of entertainment to expect?" He tries to overhear what's going on inside the tent as well. Perception 25 (d20+7)
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Tuesday February 11th, 2020 8:28:03 PM
Vamir drops to his knee, looking over the witch as she gasps for air. The elf casts detect magic and looks over the old woman, making sure she was not under the effects of a spell. "Melzat, go find Armand and bring him here. Go now!" Vamir pulls Zaita from his belt, and brings her to full size, as she finally stops he creates water, and pats the old witches forehead. "It will be ok, my friend will be here soon. May I ask who your patron is? Mine is Queen Maab. She was also my mother's patron."
Melzat dashes from the tent, and heads straight for the tree scanning the crowd as he goes for Armand.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 9:39:37 PM "That's a lot of gold for unknown entertainment." Elyngael tells the man in the small booth. "My friend and I mean no harm, we were just curious. If you could tell us what goes on inside this canvas that is so secretive and worth 2gp, we might pay." Elyngael waits for the man to answer, and when he doesn't, she turns to leave.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 9:58:36 PM
Owen and his family are delighted by Finnan's illusions. Owen may get a little distracted and spend a while lecturing about Finnan's magical technique, but Isabel and Simon are mostly used to it. Simon cheers loudly when Atlas shoots the bulls eye; he's quite fond of archery. Owen buys three tickets for the evening's show, then treats Simon to a giant paper cone full of popcorn.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Tuesday February 11th, 2020 10:22:36 PM
Neshi laughs as the boy beats his shots and then smiles as Atlas lets fly.
"You see that's why we let him do the fighting and I stick to magic."
He continues on going from vendor to vendor spending silver and having a great time.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 11:13:35 PM
Rattlebones is pleased to provide illusions, but flicks an ear when he hears the old barker quoting the price of admission. "Two gold pieces? Two gold pieces? Surely you meant copper. A common laborer only makes a single silver a day. Surely there is nothing in that tent worth twenty days of a hardworking man's wages!" He floats over to the ticket stand and eyeballs the old man. " If it isn't something incredible... you might be run out of town, naked and tied to your horse."
OOC: An untrained hireling makes 1sp/day. An 8-hour shift at minimum wage in the US is worth $58. Which means an adult ticket costs about $1,160! Give or take.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Wednesday February 12th, 2020 10:15:54 AM
After prancing around a bit Atlas notices the young boy's disappointment. He pulls out his dagger, takes off his new old hat and begins to gently scrape/carve a tree on the side. It isn't perfect, but it's good enough to know it's a tree. He then gives the boy the hat and tells him, "Here, tell them you bested the most fearsome fighter in all the land, Atlas Sunowl from The Warden's of the Tree of Parting. They won't believe you, but we know that at your age you would have beat me and that seems like the fair way to judge these things. Oh, and take these gold coins to cover the silver that you should have won." Atlas tosses 5 gold coins to the kid and winks at the dad. He rubs the kids hair and heads off for more fun.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:21, Saves:(F:10/R:6/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Wednesday February 12th, 2020 3:58:37 PM
There is a lot going on, and much to see and hear, but 'Osul suspects that keeping up with Atlas is the best course of action for now.
DM StevenVdB - "Fuand... just Fuand... no titles needed..." Wednesday February 12th, 2020 5:00:28 PM
Surprised by the witch's seizure Vamir drops to his knees and asks Melzat to go find Armand. He drops to his knees and pulls Zaita from him his belt... brings her to full size and creates water to help the old witch.
"Thank you love... thank you... I don't know what happened... this has never happened to me before... I saw something... evil... "
Slowly the old crone stands, her back heavily leaning forward.
"Sigh... whatever this is it's no good... be careful lad... I'm ok... please leave I need to rest... "
Neshi smiles as his shots go wild... that's why he sticks to magic...
The boy who just lost the Archery contest smiles thankfully as Finnan pats him on the shoulder. An Warden actually gave him a pat on the shoulder!!
Atlas too notices the boy's disappointment and begins to carve a tree on the side of the old hat. It isn't perfect but it's good enough. This is one day to remember!!
'Osul thinks staying with Atlas is the best for now...
Close to the archery stand you can see a type of boxing ring... a deep booming voice calls out :
"Will the most fearsome fighter in all the land, Atlas Sunowl from The Warden's of the Tree of Parting, be brave enough to accept the challenge by Fuand... just Fuand... no titles needed... a challenge to a one on one wrestling/boxing match..."
From the tent an exceptionally strong looking Ogre steps into the fighting ring. He holds only an Ogre hook... but his hands are massive...
At the circus Armand, El and Rattlebones all complain at the cost of the entrance to the show.
"Oh I can assure you this IS a spectacle my friends!! One you have never seen alike! Think Cirque de Soleil only better... opening is tonight. But hold on... it's you right?!? I can get you front row seats! After all you ARE the Tree Wardens! The reason why all are here! You would honor us with your presence." The little old man looks quite happy to see you.
(DM note - I did not quite calculate the cost like that. Guess all players in the Wold are just way to rich in that math)
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Wednesday February 12th, 2020 8:11:30 PM
Vamir smiles gently at the witch, "You may ask me to go as often as you like but I will not until I make sure you are ok, and my friends and I are not in danger." Vamir dips his handkerchief into the water created in Zaita, and wipes the women's face. "Besides, what type of hero would I be if I didn't take care of those who need a little help? You never did tell me who your patron is? Can you tell me how you came to travel with the circus?"
Melzat continues running towards the base of the tree, and then begins shouting Armand's name.
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+30=40 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2020 8:20:26 PM OOC, I think the whole economy is a bit skewed in Pathfinder. I mean if you look at expenses, A stay in a 'common' inn is 5sp a day. Meals per day (assuming 3) for common meals is 3 sp a day. What they may not be taking into account is that if you're going into a medieval or even an old west economy, your room and board is paid for by your lord/ranch owner. That silver piece is over and above the room and board. Otherwise a common laborer would quickly starve to death. But yes, Adventurers are definitely part of the 1% just in wealth. Many higher level adventurers may have more worth in gear than a kingdom in yearly income. But trying to find a buyer of that gear is the hard part. Economies of scale....
Armand rubs his chin and uses his hand to hide a smirk at Rattlebone's comments. "Oh, I wouldn't want to usurp the seat of someone else. I think front row seats should be the prerogative of the young." He eyes the hawker. "I would be more than content to sit somewhere in the back."
Armand decides he will try to turn on the charm. He activates Touch of Glory (6/d) grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check. Diplomacy 40 (d20+30) "However, you still have not answered my question of what we can expect to see. Call it advertising for your show. What do you offer? What sort of skits, acts, entertainment can we expect to see?"
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 Wednesday February 12th, 2020 8:24:18 PM OOC, Owen, Rattlebones is the illusionist, Finnan is a koala bear of a ranger. Robert
Finnan decides to wander the fair following Neshi and Atlas. When they come to the wrestling match he whispers to Neshi. "How'd that guy know who Atlas was?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 d20+19=23 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2020 9:59:00 PM
As soon as she hears the "honor us with your presence", Elyngael strides through the canvas flaps to check out this circus. She tries to grab Armand's hand, but he is still negotiating with the man. Inside it is darker and the noise is more subdued thanks to the canvas. Perception d20+19=23
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Wednesday February 12th, 2020 10:02:13 PM
Neshi makes it up to where Vamir entered a tent only to find him kneeling over an old woman.
"Vamir, is everything alright?"
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Thursday February 13th, 2020 12:01:07 AM "Well, then here." Rattlebones reaches into his belt pouch and removes a stack of coins. He quickly counts them and plops them on the barker's podium. "Here's a hundred gold pieces. I would like to pay for the first one hundred children to attend."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Thursday February 13th, 2020 2:44:52 PM
Atlas looks to 'Osul for a way out of this, whispering to him, "Hmm, I'm not any good at boxing or wrestling, I need a weapon in my hand. This guy will pummel me."
Not knowing what else to do, he looks up at Fuand, looks around to the crowd quickly, then works up his loud voice, "Fuand, I've heard of you! My understanding is that you are the most fearful wrestler this side of the Shadow Mountain. I once heard a story that claimed you pinned a hill giant by making his hands touch his feet behind his back! I dare not wrestle with someone as legendary as you!"
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:21, Saves:(F:10/R:6/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Thursday February 13th, 2020 4:20:50 PM "If he's challenging you to a bare handed fight, why has he got that hook?" He looks the ogre up and down, before turning back to Atlas and adding, "Of course, a blessing or three of The Wood might even up the fight... a little."
OOC: Barkskin, Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Stone Skin, Freedom of Movement, ...
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Thursday February 13th, 2020 5:33:40 PM
Owen hears about the upcoming wrestling bout. He takes his family along to cheer for their friend.
DM StevenVdB - "Fuand... just Fuand... no titles needed..." Thursday February 13th, 2020 6:02:53 PM "Thank you love... you are a fine lad. Eberyon is my guide... ". The old witch is clearly thankful of the gentle help she is offered. "Oh I've never been very strong... you are a powerful witch lad and I wish I would have been that strong. Long ago I had hopes to roam the Wold myself being a brave adventurer such as yourself but my skills and bond with Eberyon are not nearly as powerful as I would have needed them to be... She does look somewhat ashamed though and she gazes into Vamir's eyes... "This whole predict your future thing is nothing but a way for an old crone such as myself to survive... I do travel the Wold but I just go from town to town where there's a good vibe. I set us my little tent and... well... I mostly tell people what they like to here... yes you will have lovely children... you will marry a wealthy trader... you will be glorious in battle... and so on. Everywhere I go I have to tell the same lies over and over but it pays the bills lad... and people leave my place with a smile on their face!! And isn't that what a carnival or funfair is all about?! When I heard there would be a carnival here in Tree to celebrate your bravery of course I had to be here!" When Vamir asks if she travels often with the circus she says: "No I have never been with a circus this big! But perhaps I will tag along as they do seem to attract a fine crowd! I should talk to the owner if I find him and see if I can travel with them..."
While the witch pours our her heart to Vamir, Yurneshi walks in to check on Vamir...
Melzat tries to locate Armand...
Armand continues to softening up the little ticket seller...
"What to expect?!? Well sir we have the best trapeze duo in the whole northern continent... a whole bunch of clowns and acrobats that will tumble and turn all through the great canvas... a team of horsemen building a pyramid as they ride full speed through the arena!! Magnificent sir... Oh and wait you'll like this... two exotic ladies from the barren Ice Vein... they can twist and turn their bodies in ways you can not imagine... and of course I'm sure you can image a lot... but hold on!! Sir I should not be telling you all this! You will see the show tonight of course!"
While Armand softens up the ticket guy, Elyngael can not hold her curiosity and takes a peak inside the tent... up high in the tent she sees a very muscled young gymnast hanging upside down on a trapeze swinging from one side to the other... oh wait! On the other side a slender girl... clearly very strong as well... comes jumping in thin air!!! THere's not even a safety net!!! Oh... oh... YES!! The gymnast... hmm he's handsome... grabs the wrists of the girl and together they continue swinging through the air. Down on the ground El spots the horsemen the ticket seller was mentioning...
"MISS... PLEASE... please do understand they are rehearsing... they are not to be disturbed and... m'lady we take pride in our crew... a... Circus offers entertainment to the crowd... these acrobats and gymnasts train hard to bring they very best to their audience... but a circus also holds the mystique... the excitement... the surprise... please may I ask you to disturb them no longer and grant them their moment of glory this evening?! " The ticket seller beckons El to move away from the tent.
"Well then here", Rattlebones says as he plops no less than 100 gold pieces on the counter! The ticketseller smiles!!
[b]"Excellent sir!! That will make a lot of kids very happy!! Thank you very much!"
"Finnan walks in on 'Osul and Atlas as this last one is challenged by Fuand the Ogre... since it was Atlas himself who was boasting his name Fuand only repeated that said name...
Atlas tries to smooth talk his way out of this challenge but already a crowd is forming up...
Planning on evening up the battle 'Osul figures he should add some empowering spells...
Hearing 'Osul's complaint about the Ogre Hook, Fuand throws it down...
"We'll even it up... two of you against me... no weapons... no spells... c'mon this crowd wants to see the famous Wardens take on the mindless Ogre... Fuand dares you... "
Hearing about the wrestling match Owen takes his family to cheer for their friends... Gradually a circle of people have created more or less an ring around an arena. Fuand flexes his hands...cracks a few knuckles... and smiles.
"Fuand waits", the Ogre says as he eyeballs the Wardens...
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:16:38 PM
Neshi walks in as the old lady mentions Eberyon and Neshi's ears twitch.
Vamir, is everything ok in here?
My Lady did I hear you correctly saying that your patron, so-to-speak is, Eberyon? I too am a follower of Him as well.
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:36:39 PM "I say he's quite the confident one isn't he." Finnan nods to Faud. He then speaks up. "Faud, what are the conditions of your combat? Just pinning, or slapping and tickling as well? We really don't want to have any bloodshed as that might upset the mood."
He turns to Atlas. "He said two to one, I'm game if you are."
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:39:16 PM
Vamir smiles as the old witch tells her story,"I suspect you were a powerful witch in your own right, but time does have a way of making all things even." Yurneshi walks in as the witch names Eberyon as her patron. "Yurneshi, I walked into this tent to have my fortune told, I am not sure what I expected, however I thought it would be fun. As this woman began to read my palms she said, What would you do if I say you will not see the sun rise again tomorrow... what if I were to tell you you shou... " then her voice broke, she quit speaking although she was trying,and her eyes rolled towards the back of her head. I sent Melzat after Armand, and have tried to make her comfortable. I also cast detect magic directly afterwards and found no auras. It seems more than a little strange to me and what better time to harm someone at the tree but when there are many strangers about!"
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:41:13 PM
Armand nods to the hawker. "Well it might be interesting at that." He tries to collar Elyngael. "Please understand she is probably concerned about your treatment of animals. I hope you're not using whips or other cruelties to them."
Armand tries to get Elyngael's attention. "Let's go Elyngael. Perhaps we can see more of the circus." And then in Orc he then whispers to her, "Come on let's look around and see if we can find out more from outside the tent, they must have a camp set up somewhere."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Thursday February 13th, 2020 10:01:37 PM
Elyngael turns from the tent flap to Armand. "Armand, I'm glad to stay out of this tent. This circus is not natural for man or beast! I don't like it, and I'm worried that it is distracting us from something important or dangerous. Perhaps the Wardens' fame is not good for the Tree - it could be attracting the wrong kind of attention'"
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Thursday February 13th, 2020 10:35:05 PM
OOC: Is Fuand related to The Amazing Oopah, The Exploding Ogre?
Rattlebones nods in satisfaction to the ticket-seller, and ascends on his broom into the sky. He doesn't want to be jostled by the crowd as they enter the tent. He passes his time people-watching.
No better place than a carnival for people-watching.... Oh, gods, look at the tattoos on that one!
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:21, Saves:(F:10/R:6/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Friday February 14th, 2020 6:26:09 AM
'Osul gestures to the slowly gathering crowd and speaks plainly, "They are curious, but that is not what they want. I think they and we wardens would rather see the two of us all sit down at a table and talk over a few pints. What do you say, Fuand?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Friday February 14th, 2020 2:42:30 PM
Atlas pats 'Osul's shoulder, "Thanks for the try. I thought I could get out of it, but it doesn't look like that will be the case." Atlas begins to unsling his weapons and armor. He slides them into his bag of holding and hands it to 'Osul, "Watch this with your life, please."
He cracks a few knuckles then looks to Finnan and nods his head. Then with his loud voice again he says, "I'll bring Finnan here with me, considering your legacy I think it is the prudent choice. What are the rules?" Atlas manages to drag his feet until he knows exactly what they are in for.
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Saturday February 15th, 2020 7:39:18 PM
Time seems to stand still for Armand.
DM StevenVdB - "Fuand... just Fuand... no titles needed..." Sunday February 16th, 2020 9:32:27 AM
(wanted to post in Friday but my wife had a valentines day surprise :-) )
The Old crone eyeballs Neshi as he walks in... "Ah yes lad but like I told your friend here I'm but a average witch. Despite my hopes though... "
Vamir tells what happened when he asked the woman to predict his future. The witch watches Vamir with the same amazement as Yurneshi does.
"What could have caused this seizure?!" the 'fortune teller' asks... "I've never experienced something like that! Perhaps someone was trying to communicate to you through me! At last!!! Perhaps I AM a medium after all but I just need to concentrate better... "
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Armand and Elyngael leave the ticket-seller alone. El is even glad to leave the tent for she feels the circus is not natural for man or beast... perhaps it is distracting you from other matters?!? Armand suggest to look around and find out more outside. Perhaps they have set up a camp somewhere. In fact the camp is right here... there are various tents around the circus. Some marked staff only where you can see acrobats and clowns going in and out as they are practicing for tonight's show. As it is already getting later in the afternoon the artists are getting more and more enthusiastic.
Rattlebones too leaves the circus entrance and takes it to the sky on his broom. Kids below start pointing fingers and are cheering at him. While cruising overhead Rattlebones perceives a young mother in distress near the 'House of Horror'...
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Back at the boxing ring Fuand has challenged the Wardens to a knuckle fight. Finnan would like to know the rules.
Fuand smiles as it seems someone is going to accept his challenge after all!
"you can slam, hit, kick above or below the belt ... you can even tickle me if you want! No magic... No biting... No dirty tricks like throwing sand in my face. Just a fun honest brawl."
But Fuand's lower lip goes down when 'Osul suggests to sit down and drink a few beers instead...
From within the crowd someone shouts: "I bet ya didn't kill that dragon drinking a beer did ya?!? "
Atlas begins to unsling his weapons and armor... Fuand's eyes grow large and a big smile appears on his face!! The crowd goes wild and cheers :
ATLAS THE BRAVE!!! He's going to be mashed potatoes with that Ogre Look at that size of the Ogre! O c'mon they killed a dragon... what possibly can the Ogre do?! ATLAS MARRY ME!!! MY HERO!!! GO FINNAN FIGHT!! DRINK!! FIGHT!! GO FUAND!! SQUASH THEM INTO THE GROUND!!!
At Atlas's request Fuand repeats the rules once again:
"you can slam, hit, kick above or below the best ... you can even tickle me if you want! No magic... No biting... No dirty tricks like throwing sand in my face. Just a fun honest brawl and I assure you Sir that I will gladly drink a pint afterwards. "
"No armor?"Fuand asks Atlas. If Atlas acknowledges that, Fuand will also remove his chain shirt...
FIGHT
Actual location of the Wardens: - Yurneshi and Vamir at the Fortune Teller - Elyngael and Armand snooping around the circus grounds - Rattlebones flying overhead - Finnan and Atlas about to go into a knucklefight with an Ogre with 'Osul standing in the crown watching them
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+7=20 ; Sunday February 16th, 2020 3:33:05 PM
Armand is not sure what to do. So he will just pull Elyngael away from the main circus tent and start wandering around.
Perception 20 (d20+7)
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 Sunday February 16th, 2020 3:45:19 PM AC now 16 / 16 / 12
Finnan looks at Atlas. "Really, we're going to do this without armor. You know he's got the weight advantage and natural armor." Finnan shakes his head and starts removing his mithral breastplate. He has Steapa sit on his pile of armor and weapons. (He did not however, take off his belt of physical perfection.)
Then he will whisper to Atlas as he steps into the ring. "How do you want to do this?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 d20+19=25 ; d20+18=36 ; Sunday February 16th, 2020 4:57:37 PM
Elyngael is determined to find out how the circus treats its animals. She begins to look around to find out where the animals stalls, cages, pens, etc. might be. Perception (d20+19=25). If she has to she will leave Armand behind with Brawn and stealth around on her own. Stealth (d20+18=36).
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+21=31 ; Sunday February 16th, 2020 7:01:33 PM "Are you sure you are ok?" Vamir asks the fortune teller. "Is there anything we can do for you before we are off again?" Vamir stands and looks around the room, taking his time as he spins in place. (Perception DC: 31) Vamir discreetly motions to Yurneshi, as he picks Zaita up and walks to the tent flap, "Something about this feels, well odd to say the least. We should head back towards the other, and I need to find Melzat." Vamir walks outside, pours the water from Zaita, and reduces her, placing her on his belt.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Sunday February 16th, 2020 8:12:13 PM
As he helps Vamir aid the witch, Neshi aks her a question as he carries her inside..
" Mam, Once we are in back in you tent and sitting would you like to try again with my friend here? I understand if you do not want to, do to your prior experience. It's just that If Eberyon is trying to reach through you,..."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Sunday February 16th, 2020 11:34:08 PM
FRIDAY POST
Rattlebones swoops down to the House of Horrors and floats an arm-length in front of the mother's face. He dispels his invisibility.
"What is it?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:21, Saves:(F:10/R:6/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Monday February 17th, 2020 8:40:45 AM
'Osul sighs a little at the calls of the crowd, and how poorly he had misjudged them.
" and reach!", he adds, helpfully, to Finnan and Atlas. "If I see anything helpful, I'll let you both know."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 d20+15=23 ; d3+4=6 ; d20+15=28 ; d3+4=5 ; d20+10=27 ; d3+4=5 ; d20+10=17 ; d3+4=7 ; d20+5=17 ; d3+4=6 ; d10+7=10 ; Monday February 17th, 2020 6:18:51 PM
Atlas acknowledges no armor with a nod of his head and then climbs into the ring. "Finnan, makes sure to keep behind him. Flanking is going to be our best strategy."
Atlas walks around the ring a bit, getting ready, then when Finnan is in place he steps forward, making sure Fuand sees him and doesn't try to say he cheated. Instead of trying to grapple the bigger Fuand, he strikes at him with his full onslaught, starting with 3 punches to his gut and following up with two at his face.
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OOC: Atlas forgot to take off his belt and his ring, so he's accidentally breaking the magic rule. Not intended though. He's more focused on how to not look like a fool in front of the woman who are asking him to marry them.
Right Punch: 1d20+15=23 Damage: 1d3+4=6
Left Punch: 1d20+15=28 Damage: 1d3+4=5
Right Punch: 1d20+10=27 Damage: 1d3+4=5
Left Punch: 1d20+10=17 Damage: 1d3+4=7
Right Punch: 1d20+5=17 Damage: 1d3+4=6
Two Weapon Rend: 1d10+7=10
DM StevenVdB - Fight Club Round 1 d20+26=31 d20+21=32 d4+17=19 d4+17=21 Monday February 17th, 2020 6:22:31 PM Armand is a bit lost... he's not sure what to do next and tries to pull Elyngael away from the tents. El however is determined to find out how the circus treats its animals. As Armand walks around he hears Melzat calling out for him...
Sneaking around Elyngael sees the trained horses that will be used in the ring for building the pyramid... no one seems to take care of them. There are a few wild animals in closed pens as well... looks like they have food and water but no one is looking after them at the moment. The Ranger continues sneaking around when she perceived the pony ride... the ponies are not moving... there's a small group standing in front of the ride but you can't hear what they are saying... you do seem to notice something's going on though... are those children crying?!?
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At the fortuneteller Vamir makes sure the witch is ok. "Yes I'll be ok dear... go find your friends... " Vamir scans the room one last time but other that a lot of old dusty books and robes he can't seem to find much. He picks up Zaita, walks towards the exit and discretely informs Yurneshi that he feels something is odd about all this... Time to go find the others!
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Rattlebones swoops down to the House of Horrors and floats and arm-length in front of the mother... when he suddently dispels his invisibility the woman shrieks in terror! Let's be honest... no one is with you and all of a sudden there's a catlike creature flying a broomstick floating in front of you...
Once the mother is calm she stammers: "My son an daughter went into the House of Horror but they don't come out!! They have been in there for over 15 minutes!! They should have come out by now... Oh if they are trying to prank me they are... I will... they..."
The woman is worried and in either anger or fear...
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"FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT" the crowd shouts as Atlas and Finnan are preparing to go hand to hand with Fuand the Ogre...
Wishing he had better anticipated the crowd's reaction 'Osul sighs a little and checks how he can help his friends that are about to getting pummeled...
And so the fight begins. Atlas makes one final tactic remark to Finnan about flanking and then he takes the initiative of starting the fight. Finnan double checks Atlas is actually sure about removing his armor... that Ogre's bit you know...
With the armor gone Fuand's chest show bulging muscles and quite a few scars... net's not get into detail about the size of his biceps.
Atlas does not waste any time! He hits no less that 3 times! (Fuands reduced AC is 21)
Fuand turns to face Atlas and smiles. With a booming voice he says: " Is that all you got lad?!? C'mon and stand still so I can squash you like a ripe pumpkin!"
With his 10ft reach Fuand can make a full attack on Atlas:
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 d20+22=27 ; d2+8=10 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+22=35 ; d4+4=5 ; Monday February 17th, 2020 7:50:06 PM OOC, DM, are these attacks lethal or non-lethal? AC now 16 / 16 / 12
As Atlas seems to have caught Faund's attention Finnan finds that he is now in the perfect position to flank the beast. He 5 foot steps and unleashes his attacks. Punch, 27 (d20+22) damage 10 (d2+8) Punch, 18 (d20+17) miss Punch 17 (d20+12) miss Bite (nipping to bruise), 35 (d20+22) damage 5 (d4+4)
Oppps, forgot the flank adder, would not have mattered anyway.
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Monday February 17th, 2020 7:52:52 PM
Armand looks around but Elyngael appears to have disappeared. Then he hears Melzat calling his name. "What's up little feller?" When Melzat says come quick Armand heads off following the little guy. He notices a commotion on the way and chants of "fight, fight". He marks the location and then continues to follow Melzat.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Monday February 17th, 2020 7:54:17 PM "That is an good idea Yurneshi! I am embarrassed I didn't think of it." Vamir walks back to the table, and sits down. As he does the witch casts detect magic again and waits for the witch to begin.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 d20+19=31 ; Monday February 17th, 2020 9:54:33 PM
Elyngael walks into the pony ride."Children it will be alright, ponies will not hurt you. Come here and tell me what is wrong." Elyngael looks around to see what the children are crying about and see what condition the ponies are in. Perception d20+19=31
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Monday February 17th, 2020 9:57:24 PM
Neshi steps back into the fortune teller's tent with Vamir.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 12:53:28 AM
MONDAY POST
Rattlebones extends a paw. "I can do that. Do you have anything of their's? A toy? A hairpin? I can cast a spell to point us toward them."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 d20+17=35 ; d3+4=7 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=29 ; d3+4=5 ; d3+4=7 ; d20+12=29 ; d3+4=7 ; d20+12=25 ; d3+4=5 ; d20+7=14 ; d10+7=14 ; Tuesday February 18th, 2020 1:42:08 PM
Atlas stumbles, but manages to recover enough to fight back, "Is...uh, yeah, that's all I've got. Told you it wasn't going to be a fair fight." Atlas doesn't hesitate though, he steps up and lays into the ogre. With Finnan's flank he is able to land a few, but ultimately it doesn't seem to be making much of a difference.
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OOC: Does my two weapon rend not count? It doesn't appear to be taken into account with the damage.
Right Punch: 1d20+5+2(flank)=14 Damage: 1d3+4=miss
Two Weapon Rend: 1d10+7=14
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:21, Saves:(F:10/R:6/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 4:45:51 PM
As instructed, 'Osul protects the bag the best way he knows - absorbing it into himself as he Wildshapes into a large air elemental, and drift a little upwards away from the crowd.
DM StevenVdB - Fight Club Round 2 d20+26=41 d6+17=21 d6+21=23 d4+17=21 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 6:46:04 PM
It's getting late in the afternoon...
Armand catches up with Melzat and hears about the seizure of the fortune teller. At the foretune teller's Neshi and Vamir hope she will try to do a seance once again... but she shakes her head. "No... I won't try this again. I don't know what happened nor how it happened."
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In front of the House of Horror, Rattlebones tries to calm the mother down asking something to pinpoint her kids. Before going in one of the kids gave a woolen scarf claiming it would be too warm inside the House of Horror. Perhaps that will help [/b]Rattlebones[/b]? She stares at the catlike creature wondering what he... it... whatever... is going to do with the scarf.
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Elyngael walks up to the pony ride. Parents try to draw their kids away from the ride. Others stare bewildered inside... soon El understands what's going on... near the back of the ride a snow white pony lies motionless on the ground... laying in a pool of blood... from where El stands it's hard to tell exactly what happened. But there's a lot of blood on the ground... looks like there's but one dead pony. The others are unharmed.
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All damage in the fist fight is non-lethal. After all it IS just a game... I think...
Finnan joins the frenzy!! One punch hits Fuand clean on the jawbone... but the ogre is able to dodge the two other punches... but then Finnan also... bites
"I SAID NO BITING YOU MAGGOT!!! Fuand roars back at Finnan
Dispite the heavy blow he got Atlas does not hesitate and steps up... even though thinking this is an unfair fight Atlas lands several blows!!
Angered by Finnan's nibble, Fuand swings his arms the size of a small tree aimed at Finnan... Hits AC41 : damage 21 Hits AC23 : damage 21
The crowd goes : "HUAH... WHOAH... AAHHHH... 'Osul shape changes and watches the battle from above...
Atlas : 40 (Fuand round 1) TOTAL Non-Lethal Damage : 40 HP
Finnan : 42 (Fuand round) TOTAL Non-Lethal Damage : 42 HP
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 d20+14=15 ; Tuesday February 18th, 2020 8:07:44 PM
Simon winces when the ogre whacks Atlas. Owen pats his son on the back and says "It'll be alright, Simon. Atlas is tough."
Owen turns back to the action, watching carefully for any foul play. Perception: 15.
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+15=26 ; Tuesday February 18th, 2020 9:02:45 PM
Armand follows Melzat into the fortune tellers tent. "Is there a problem?" Once everything is explained he asks the fortune teller. "Do you feel okay now? Any dizziness or loss of memory?"
He will attempt to diagnose her for any ailment. Heal check 26 (d20+15).
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 d20+20=40 ; d20+20=37 ; Tuesday February 18th, 2020 9:14:19 PM OOC, Finnan is size small and the ogre is size large, I doubt Finnan is hitting him in the jaw. AC now 16 / 16 / 12
"Sorry I missed that in all the hub bub, bub." Finnan calls out to the Ogre.
Then he calls to Atlas. "I think we should change tactics. We're playing into his game right now."
Finnan starts to try to grapple Faund. His muscles ripple as he flexes and springs into the grapple lucha libre style. He might be small but he has mighty thews (strength 26). CMB 40 (d20+20...CRIT). rolling to confirm 37 (d20+20) Not sure what a crit grapple would entail.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 d20+23=40 ; Tuesday February 18th, 2020 9:38:20 PM "Women take your children out of here! Brawn, guard" Elyngael tells her companion to watch her back while she goes over to examine the bloody pony. She kneels next to the befouled white pony and asks Domi to give its spirit peace after such a violent death. She checks carefully for bite marks or blade marks to find what killed this beautiful creature.
Survival d20+23=40
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Tuesday February 18th, 2020 10:14:49 PM "Thank you for coming Armand. Melzat you did so good! I am proud of you!" Vamir sweeps the willow up and places him on his shoulder. "Something is amiss, Armand. I just don't know what it is."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 10:40:48 PM
Rattlebones nods and accepts the scarf. "Just a moment." He wraps the scarf around his neck, moves his hands in a complicated series of motions, and mumbles under his breath. He finishes just as his eyes glow blue. He turns in a circle until he senses the direction of the boy. "There he is. Hopefully your daughter is with him. Let's go." The tiny cat beckons with a paw and begins floating forward to find the children.
OOC: Cast locate creature.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:21, Saves:(F:10/R:6/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 d20+29=33 ; Wednesday February 19th, 2020 4:21:58 PM
'Osul continues to look for a weakness or opening in Fuand's style, or anything to aid Finnan and Atlas, really. {Perception: 33}
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 d20+17=20 ; d3+4=5 ; d20+17=25 ; d3+4=6 ; d20+12=22 ; d3+4=7 ; d20+12=24 ; d3+4=6 ; d20+7=14 ; d3+4=5 ; Wednesday February 19th, 2020 5:16:03 PM
Atlas responds to Finnan, "I thought his game was going to be to grapple us and squeeze us to death. He could do it to both of us at once with those arms." Atlas pauses as Finnan jumps at the ogre, then continues, "But I see you are OK with that approach. OK, now hold him still for me!"
----------------------------------------------------------------- AC Now: 17/17/16 Non-lethal HP: 92/132
OOC: I can never wrap my head around grappling rules, so I just rolled my normal attacks and damage for all just in case. Maybe I should have grappled back, but Atlas would rather be hit than squeezed.
Right Punch: 1d20+15+2(flank)=20 Damage: 1d3+4=5
Left Punch: 1d20+15+2(flank)=25 Damage: 1d3+4=6
Right Punch: 1d20+10+2(flank)=22 Damage: 1d3+4=7
Left Punch: 1d20+10+2(flank)=24 Damage: 1d3+4=6
Right Punch: 1d20+5+2(flank)=14 Damage: 1d3+4=5
DM StevenVdB - Fight Club Round 2 d20+26=33 d6+17=18 d20+26=27 Wednesday February 19th, 2020 5:54:54 PM
At the Foretune Teller :
Melzat is able to bring Armand to Vamir and Yurneshi. The three of them discuss the odd seizure of the foretune teller. The tend to the old witch who clearly is not used to getting this much attention. "No no I'm feeling just fine... like I told your friends here I just don't know what happened..."
You hear a lot of shouting and cheering near the boxing ring.
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At the Pony Ride :
Elyngael urges the parents to get their children away from the ride. The ranger wants to check what has happened. Getting closer to the pony it becomes pretty obvious what killed the poor thing... its throat has been gashed open pretty brutally... this definitely was no cold steel cut. More like it was torn open... ripped open. The pony was all the way in the back of the pony ride... the blood isn't fresh anymore.
You hear a lot of shouting and cheering near the boxing ring.
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At the House of Horror :
Rattlebone uses the scarf to try an locate the kids. Scanning in all direction he gets no bearing of the kids. There's panic in the mother's eyes...
You hear a lot of shouting and cheering near the boxing ring.
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Owen and 'Osul witness the match between Fuand the Ogre and Finnan and Atlas... Both sides have got some bruises already... neither side yields.
In fact, perhaps an odd and unexpected move makes a nice twist to the trading blows that the audience has seen so far.
Finnan throws himself at Fuand to get a grapple!!
- Finnan attempts to grapple CMB40 (no crit applies to grapple rolls) - Finnan does not have the Advanced Grapple feature nor Grab ability so Fuand gets an AoO - Fuand AoO hits AC33 damage 18 - Finnan takes 18 HP non lethal damage and adds an 18 penalty to his CMB so CMB becomes 40-18 : CMB 22 - Fuand's CMD is 43... - Grapple fails
Fuand laughs at the brave attempt!! The Public cheers as they also enjoy the bravery the Wardens are showing!!!
"My turn little one!! Let's give the public what they want"
- Fuand attempts to grapple Finnan CMB 27 - NATURAL 1!! - Fuand does not have an advanced grapple feature nor grab ability so Finnan gets an AoO (please roll the AoO prior to your next actions) - Fuand's grapple attempt is an automatic fail due to the natural 1 so the grapple attempt fails.
Fuand tries to grab the little ursine but stumbles over his feet gruesomely failing to grab Finnan!
Even though the grapple attempt turned out differently Atlas can still make his move! Again 3 successful punches!!
Damage : Fuand : 16(Atlas round 1) 15 (Finnan round 2) 31 (Atlas round 2) 19 (Atlaso round 3) POSSIBLE FINNAN AOO TOTAL Non-Lethal Damage : 81 HP
Atlas : 40 (Fuand round 1) TOTAL Non-Lethal Damage : 40 HP
Finnan : 42 (Fuand round) 18 (Fuand round 3 AoO) TOTAL Non-Lethal Damage : 60 HP
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Wednesday February 19th, 2020 7:37:31 PM
A big guy in an even bigger hat pushes in front of Owen and his family, blocking their view. Owen hoists Simon up onto his shoulders to give him a better view. Simon calls out "Atlas! Step on his neck! Fishhook him!", and Owen quickly tries to shush him. Isabel looks mortified.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Wednesday February 19th, 2020 8:05:43 PM
Vamir is perplexed and it shows on his face. "What should we do? " Melzat slides down off of Vamir's shoulders and runs to the tent flap, the sounds of the boxing ring enticing him.
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 d20+24=27 ; d2+8=10 ; d20+24=34 ; d8+8=11 ; d2+8=10 ; d20+19=27 ; d2+8=10 ; d20+14=18 ; Wednesday February 19th, 2020 8:08:45 PM OOC, There may not be a critical success allowed in some rolls, but I believe the rules say, that a natural 20 always hits even if you don't achieve the target number. Be that as it may...
And I thought Atlas had 4 successful punches, you stated his AC is 21, are some of our attacks not hitting? You didn't count Atlas's rend the turn before. If we should be hitting but are not it's something our characters would notice.
AC now 16 / 16 / 12 HP 62/122
"Great Bear in the Mountain, but you're huge." Shouts Finnan. He then takes a punch at the big gallut's knee. AOO Punch, 27 (d20+24 with flanking) damage 10 (d2+8)
Finnan grunts and goes to work on that leg.
Punch, 34 (d20+24 with flanking) damage 10 (d2+8) (opps sorry ignore the d8+8 the mouse jumped, I'd erase it but then Rob C would get a flagging email and have to investigate). Punch, 27 (d20+19 with flanking) damage 10 (d2+8) Punch 18 (d20+12) miss
That should be 30 total damage.
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday February 19th, 2020 8:13:19 PM "Well I guess I'm not needed here." Armand says. OOC you didn't say what I observed through my heal check on her physical well being.
Armand exits the tent and looks around. There seems to be quite the crowd over that direction. Too much effort for him to try to elbow his way to the front to see what it's all about. Armand decides to cast Detect Magic and slowly wander around the carnival.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 d20+19=33 ; d20+23=31 ; Wednesday February 19th, 2020 9:31:05 PM
The area around the pony rides quickly empties. Elyngael determines that the white pony has been brutally ripped open by claws and some time ago as the body is no longer warm. What attacked a harmless pony? She looks around for tracks. Perception d20+19=33; Survival d20+23=31 Elyngael must inform the others. She leaves Brawn to guard and insure no one else is put in jeopardy.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Wednesday February 19th, 2020 11:30:58 PM
Rattlebones furrows his brow. "They are not within 840 feet. That isn't good. Quick, tell me their names, their hair color, and what they were wearing."
The beastfolk cat casts another spell, and an enormous banner appears in the sky overhead (100 feet up, 30 feet x 50 feet), red velvet with gold letters and rotating slowly.
CHILDREN ARE MISSING! [BOY NAME], [HAIR COLOR], AGE [NUMBER]. [GIRL NAME], [HAIR COLOR], AGE [NUMBER]. RETURN TO HOUSE OF HORROR IMMEDIATELY.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Thursday February 20th, 2020 1:38:16 PM
Neshi shakes his head a bit but won't pressure the old lady.
Well then Mam if you are doing al right then I guess we will take our leave. Should you need us please do not hesitate to come see us or send a missive..
With that said he joins his friends heading over towards the hullaballoo.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:17, FF:15), CMD:24, Saves:(F:10/R:8/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7 Large Air Elemental, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 d20+29=31 ; Thursday February 20th, 2020 4:17:32 PM {Perception: 31} Despite not being caught up in the growing mass of people, 'Osul is still not seeing ...wait, a sign?
DM StevenVdB - Fight Club Round 4 d20+26=38 d6+17=22 d20+21=40 d6+17=19 Thursday February 20th, 2020 6:28:16 PM Owen and his family come watch the boxing match and just witnessed how Finnan tried to grab the Ogre! Simon hops on Owen shoulders and holds his hands like a fighter would. With every punch or jab the Finnan or Atlas give, Simon too strikes his invisible opponents.
Back at the Fortune Teller the group comes to the conclusion they won't get much more from the old crone. Armand heal check gave no ill results at all. Looks like she's in perfect health. Perhaps a bit nervous and most of all a little shaking of what happened. Vamir is perplexed. Melzat slides of his shoulders and runs towards the boxing ring. Armand can detect a number of magical aura's close by. Most though seem to come from the boxing ring. Neshishakes his head in frustration of not getting more info from the witch and heads of towards the boxing ring as well.
Near the pony ride Elyngael examines the crime scene... there are a number of tracks around her... most from the ponies, though there are other humanoid prints too. Could be visitors. Could be the owners. could be the killers... difficult to say. She realizes she needs to warn the others and asks Brawn to guard the ride to make sure no one else gets into trouble.
Near the House of Horror Rattlebones summons an enormous banner in the sky reading :
CHILDREN ARE MISSING!! JEDDAH, DARK BROWN HAIR, AGE 9 ELSA, DARK BROWN HAIR, AGE 7 RETURN TO HOUSE OF HORROR IMMEDIATELY
People that walk by wave at Rattlebones... look at the sign... shake their head with just a hint of compassion and ... walk by... Seems like no one has caught sight of the two kids.
The fight club goes into a frenzy as bruises are building up on both sides...
(DM Note, sorry if I missed something with the nat 20 grapple. I did not spot the roll 20... so yes in that case the grapple should have succeeded. Too late now to turn everything back. )
Finnan takes advantage of his AoO and viciously hits Fuand's knee. Looks like the Ogre does whimper a little on that hit... but it ain't over yet! Finnan grunts and works the Ogre leg some more!!
(Leaving some space here for Atlas's actions)
Fuand winces in pain and looks down on Finnan... "Small you are... but a grand combatant as well..."
FUand brings his fists down on Finnan... Hits AC38 - damage 22 Hits AC40 - damage 19
"Do you yield brave one?!" Fuand asks Finnan"In that case... stay down"
Atlas : 40 (Fuand round 1) TOTAL Non-Lethal Damage : 40 HP
Finnan : 42 (Fuand round) 18 (Fuand round 3 AoO) 41 (Fuand round 4) TOTAL Non-Lethal Damage : 101 HP
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Thursday February 20th, 2020 7:15:53 PM
Isabel gasps at the blows Finnan receives. Owen notices the skywriting and turns to her: "Isabel, Simon. I'm going to try to find the missing children." He gently sets Simon down, puts the lad's hand in Isabel's, and moves off. Finding a quiet place, he begins to cast Scrying on Jeddah.
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday February 20th, 2020 7:48:49 PM
Armand looks up and see's the enormous banner in the sky. "I wonder who made that?" He says out loud. He quickly looks around and tries to see he spot Miles Raynor, the head of security for the Tree.
"You good sir, excuse me. Can you tell me the direction of the House of Horror?" He stops the first carnival worker he can see. With the information of the location of the House of Horror he will make his way to that general direction. Should he see any of the security forces of the Tree he will try to have them contact Miles and meet at the House of Horrors.
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 d20+24=37 ; d2+8=10 ; d20+19=31 ; d2+8=10 ; d20+14=24 ; d2+8=10 ; Thursday February 20th, 2020 7:56:45 PM AC now 16 / 16 / 12 HP 103/122
Finnan's eyes cross momentarily and he sways a little. He shakes his head and looks at Fruand. "I'm not done yet sir." He wonders if Armand will be nearby to apply a little healing once he passes out. Likewise he wonders why Atlas seems content to stand there while he's taking all the damage from the Ogre.
"No offense, but your leg is handy." He again goes after the leg, or anything else within reach.
Punch, 37 (d20+24 with flanking) damage 10 (d2+8) Punch, 31 (d20+19 with flanking) damage 10 (d2+8) Punch 24 (d20+14 with flanking) damage 10 (d2+8)
That should be 30 total damage.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, Barkskin, Broom of Flying Thursday February 20th, 2020 8:47:29 PM
Vamir bows to the old witch, and walks to the flap of the tent. "Melzat, I need you to return to our rooms. There is a fresh pot of soil harvested today for you, and I have a need to wander around for a bit." Melzat tudgs on Vamir's pant leg, "Go see? Sound fun! Go see?" Vamir smiles, and pats the willow softly, "Not right now Melzat, go to our room." Vamir walks Melzat to the tree and watches him scoot up to the room. The witch casts barkskin on himself, and pulls out his broom. The witch casts broom of flying and kicks up into the air.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Thursday February 20th, 2020 10:02:50 PM
Elyngael sees the banner in the sky. She didn't see either of those children at the pony ride. Something or someone is taking advantage of the confusion and crowds of people. She needs to tell the other Wardens about the pony attack right away, so she follows the crowd assuming they, too, are headed to the House of Horrors.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 d20+17=29 ; d3+4=6 ; d20+17=22 ; d3+4=5 ; d20+12=21 ; d3+4=6 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+7=22 ; d3+4=5 ; Thursday February 20th, 2020 10:35:44 PM
Atlas steps closer and as he goes to punch the ogre he says, "That's enough Faund, pick on someone your own size." He then lays into him with his full arsenal again, landing 4 of 5 punches.
----------------------------------------------------------------- AC Now: 17/17/16 Non-lethal HP: 92/132
OOC: I took the rend out since the HP didn't seem to count either time I had it in. Also, I'm sorry I am later in the day, but I had to work late. If we can sneak this in as my post for the day and I could make another attack that would be awesome. If not, no harm, just checking.
Right Punch: 1d20+15+2(flank)=29 Damage: 1d3+4=6
Left Punch: 1d20+15+2(flank)=22 Damage: 1d3+4=5
Right Punch: 1d20+10+2(flank)=21 Damage: 1d3+4=6
Left Punch: 1d20+10+2(flank)=18 Damage: 1d3+4=miss
Right Punch: 1d20+5+2(flank)=22 Damage: 1d3+4=5
Total: 22hp
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Thursday February 20th, 2020 11:03:33 PM
Neshi watches as vamir hops on his broom and then sees the banner in the sky and looks at Armand. So watch the fight or check out missing children??
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Friday February 21st, 2020 1:27:25 AM
THURSDAY POST
Rattlebones keeps the banner slowly rotating and glowing to attract more attention.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:17, FF:15), CMD:24, Saves:(F:10/R:8/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7 Large Air Elemental, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Friday February 21st, 2020 4:56:52 PM
'Osul lands, resumes human form and points in the direction of the banner. "Maybe the enthusiastic crowd would pitch in if they we're so distracted?!"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 d20+17=34 ; d3+4=6 ; d20+17=32 ; d3+4=5 ; d20+12=25 ; d3+4=7 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+7=20 ; Friday February 21st, 2020 5:31:14 PM
Atlas takes a peak over at Finnan, "You OK?" Then he lays into the ogre again!
----------------------------------------------------------------- AC Now: 17/17/16 Non-lethal HP: 92/132
OOC: Not sure if my last post will count towards the previous round, so posting again just in case it will...hoping it will :-)
Right Punch: 1d20+15+2(flank)=34 Damage: 1d3+4=6
Left Punch: 1d20+15+2(flank)=32 Damage: 1d3+4=5
Right Punch: 1d20+10+2(flank)=25 Damage: 1d3+4=7
Left Punch: 1d20+10+2(flank)=13 Damage: 1d3+4=miss
Right Punch: 1d20+5+2(flank)=20 Damage: 1d3+4=miss
Total: 18hp
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Friday February 21st, 2020 9:45:11 PM
Rattlebones maintains the spell.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Saturday February 22nd, 2020 8:50:08 AM
Neshi starts walking quickly to the where the banner is hovering.
DM StevenVdB - Fight Club Round 5 - WARDENS WIN !! Sunday February 23rd, 2020 11:12:27 AM
Fight Club 5 :
As Fuand tries to break Finnan's skull the public holds its breath. Will the brave Warden yield?!? Irritated by the crowd, 'Osul lands and resumes human form.
"No offense, but your leg is handy.", Finnan says as he makes no less than 3 excellent blows at Fuand's kneecaps!!
"That's enough Faund, pick on someone your own size.", Atlas chimes in. He steps closer and makes a nice punching bag out of Fuand!! One hit after the other it seems Fuand is going down!
"Whoah hold on hold on... no more!! ... argh... wow... I yield... you won... " Fuand says. He is breathing very heavy and appears to be on the brink of passing out. He surrenders...
The public roars and cheers the two brave wardens that won from the mighty Ogre Fuand!
DM Note : Finnan and Atlas both are awarded a Hero point for their bold fight with the mighty Ogre - well done!
Still on his knees Fuand says: "You truly are mighty warriors. I misjudged you by your small stature. Let's have a drink... beer's on me... and let's share some stories perhaps! Where are your friends? They can come too"
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Seems not many wardens were worried about their fighting friends. Owen even leaves his family at the fighting ring and goes to check on those missing children. He finds a quiet place and begins scrying on the little children. Assuming Owen got the scarf from Rattlebones first. (scrying casting time is 1 hour - so we will have to wait a bit for getting those results in)
Armand too is intrigued by the large banner and tries to locate Miles Raynor. Finding the right direction towards the House of Horror isn't difficult at all as the banner Rattlebones conjured up is showing the way. Armand and Yurneshi leave their fighting friends and go to check on the House of Horror... On their way over they notices Miles is also heading that way...
Vamirbows to the old witch and sends Melzat to his room... the little willow isn't too happy about that but of course does as Vamir asks. Then Vamir casts broom of flying and kicks up into the air.
Something of someone is taking advantage of the confusion... Elyngael needs to get back to her friends and inform them of what she has seen so far... while she was expecting the crowd would move towards the House of Horror it seems not too many are impressed with the huge sign that reads CHILDREN MISSING...
sad but true...
At the House of Horror there's no sign still of the missing kids.
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 Sunday February 23rd, 2020 3:08:03 PM AC now 16 / 16 / 12 HP 103/122
Finnan pants and tries not to collapse. "Whoa you are pretty tough. It took too of us." He stands leans back stretching and wipes the sweat from his brow. At that point he notices the banner in the air. He quickly points to it. "That can't be good." He rushes over to his gear and starts putting it on. "I'm afraid drinks will have to wait Fraund."
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+30=42 ; Sunday February 23rd, 2020 3:21:30 PM
Armand tries to get a sense of things as he works his way to the House of Horrors. The people of the Tree are a community that have been through a lot and work together a lot. He activates (Touch of Glory (6/d) grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check). As he goes he starts calling out to people he knows. Diplomacy 42 (d20+30)
"There's children missing. Jeddah and Elsa. We need to start a search. Start forming at the House of Horrors. Miles Raynor will organize the ground search. Ciyradyl Ilyndrathyl will open up the Tree Top Tavern and organize a search of the Tree itself in case the kids went back home." He realizes he may be overstepping his authority but time is of the essence in finding missing children. Either they are injured, in trouble, or about to learn an object lesson from playing a prank.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Sunday February 23rd, 2020 4:20:51 PM
Elyngael hears Armand's plea for help and rushes over to him. She tries gather round people for the search. "Armand, a pony from the ride has been brutally killed. The tracks were muddled, but I could tell from the wounds that it was not a blade. Something is stalking this carnival and not for fun and games!"
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Sunday February 23rd, 2020 5:51:34 PM
Moving with Armand and Vamir, Neshi hear Elyngael and replies What kind of wounds? Claw, fang? What size track?
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Sunday February 23rd, 2020 9:41:08 PM
Owen continues to cast Scrying, taking his time to properly set up the spell.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, Barkskin, Broom of Flying Monday February 24th, 2020 9:43:11 AM
Vamir flies about Yurneshi's head keeping up with the Wemic's pace. Hearing Armand call out for a search of the tree Vamir calls out, "I will go ask the tree directly. She can give us an indication of children on, and in her." Vamir flies over to the tree, and reverently lands on an upper branch. The witch takes of one glove, and gently lays it on the tree,"Hello old friend, I am sorry to bother you so late but we are looking for two children who have gone missing this evening. Have you seen, or heard of these children in the last few hours. Their names are Jeddah, and Elsa."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Monday February 24th, 2020 3:50:41 PM
Atlas sighs in relief, then gives Finnan an enthusiastic fist bump. Looking to the ogre, "I thought you had us. It was a great fight, but 2 on 1, so why don't I buy the drinks?"
Atlas joins Fuand on the way to the tavern, looking about for his friends as he goes.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:17, FF:15), CMD:24, Saves:(F:10/R:8/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7 Large Air Elemental, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Monday February 24th, 2020 4:24:31 PM "Finnan, thank you for that. May I attend to your wounds?" If he agrees, 'Osul casts Heal on him.
"Atlas, Fuand, there is something that needs our investigating. You can come with us, but the drinks must wait."
'Osul finishes helping Finnan and Atlas into their armor (offerring Atlas some healing as well), before heading off in the direction of the signage and the House of Horror.
DM StevenVdB - "These young twigs are no longer with us..." Monday February 24th, 2020 7:40:23 PM
The fightclub comes to an end and having seen the enormous sign in the sky, Finnan thinks it is wisest to go check it out before getting drunk. Atlas though is up for a drink first and looks about for his friends on his way to the tavern. Fuand has a limp now that his kneecap has been remodeled... as they go the Ogre digs up a potions and drinks it... almost immediately his limp improves. However 'Osul stops Atlas from walking away. There are more urgent matters that beer drinking. He wants Atlas to follow him to the rest of the Tree Wardens. Fuand nods and follows you to the House of Horror.
Back at the House of Horror Armand tries to get a sense of things. He urges people to help looking for the children. The Tree locals of course want to help but a carnival does attract a lot of outsiders as well. At first they don't really worry... after all kids go play hide and seek all the time! Especially at a carnival. But with the Clerics persuasive behavior more seem willing to help. Miles will indeed organize part of the search...
"Did anyone check the House of Horror?!?" Miles asks Armand...
While Armand and Miles begin organizing the search Elyngael joins up and breaks the news of the brutally killed pony to them. Miles looks horrified. Neshi wants to know what kind of wounds they were... claw, fang? Size tracks?... the wounds were made by something large that's for sure... the few prints El saw were large.
Vamir hears Armand calling out for a search and calls back that he will go ask the Tree directly...
"These young twigs are no longer with us..." the Tree replies calmly. (DM note - I don't exactly know how the interaction goes with the Tree... so I may fall out of order here.)
Meanwhile evening is setting and candles are lit all through the fistival ground. The flickering light creates a strange atmosphere.
It takes some time to mobilize everyone. About enough time for Owen to set up his scrying spell... what follows is most disturbing... he senses nothing at all...
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Monday February 24th, 2020 8:46:44 PM "This is curious." Rattlebones scratches at his chin. "A locate creature spell has limited range, and can be blocked by a thin sheet of lead, but scrying does not have those limitations. It should work regardless of physical materials between the caster and the target, and even on other planes! Either the children have had a nondetection spell cast on them... Or they are no longer living."
OOC: The lack of a Will save (resisting scrying) or caster level check ( nondetection spell) implies the lack of a target for scrying, which means they are likely dead.
(DM note : all true... )
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Monday February 24th, 2020 8:54:54 PM OOC Actually you told me ". there are a number of tracks around her... most from the ponies, though there are other humanoid prints too. Could be visitors. Could be the owners. could be the killers... difficult to say. " You never told me there were a few large prints or I would have started tracking them or with the survival role I made should have been able to identify them.
(DM note : yes forgot to add there were large tracks... I doubt you could have identified them...)
"It was some powerful creature. I'm afraid the tracks were all muddied and obscured from the other ponies and such that I could not tell for sure. Whatever it was left the pony dead and was unseen."
Armand (Robert D) AC 25/touch11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Monday February 24th, 2020 9:00:13 PM OOC Okay I'm confused. Where did all these people come from if they are not residents from the Tree? The Tree is the only community for miles/days of travel around here. It's in the middle of a trade route and the only people that generally visit here are caravans on their way to or from someplace. That pretty much has been established for some time. Are these missing children from the Tree?
(DM note : of course there are many others. Even the circus is not part of the Tree residents. The circus and other entertainers were invited to make this carnival happen. Many came... and of course the very same invitation drew a lot of other people also who are here to watch and participate.
No these two kids are not from Tree. )
Armand looks at the House of Horrors. Is this a tent as well? How large is it?"I don't believe anyone has gone into the house at this time." He replies to Miles. He looks around. "Who is in charge of this attraction?" He shouts.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Monday February 24th, 2020 10:25:28 PM
Owen casts Fly on himself to get a good vantage on the carnival. Spotting the rest of the Wardens, he swoops down and tells them the bad news. "My scrying revealed nothing... and not because the spell failed." He casts Detect Magic and looks over the House of Horrors.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Tuesday February 25th, 2020 12:21:31 AM
Atlas quickly moves on from the fight and works with Armand and Miles to organize the search, but upon hearing from Owen and Vamir, he says out loud what others might be thinking, "Those two combined leave me thinking that this isn't a rescue mission any more." Then, hearing from Armand, he says, I'll check the House of Horrors. Finnan, Fuand, you have my back? Anyone else want to go?"[/b]
Atlas doesn't waste time. He puts his armor back on and straps on his weapons, ready for anything. Then he heads into the House as soon as the others respond.
Finnan (Trey sub for Zach) Tuesday February 25th, 2020 12:26:34 AM
Finnan hurries about, first putting his gear back on, then working with the others. However, as soon as he hears Atlas is going into the House of Horrors he jumps in, "I'm with you. It would seem fitting that this place hold something unpleasant for us to find." He leaves the rest unsaid and stands next to Atlas and Fuand, ready to head in.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:17, FF:15), CMD:24, Saves:(F:10/R:8/W:16 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, TTT(Centaur), Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 d20+29=45 ; d20+39=49 ; d20+27=41 ; d20+8=13 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2020 6:28:23 AM
'Osul follows Atlas, Finnan and Fuand to the House of Horror and the rest of the wardens. He sniffs the air and asks, "It's not just the kids, is it?", to the wardens already present. If there are other things to check while armor is donned, 'Osul casts a spell and pitches in. — Cast: Toros Taur Try Perception: 45, Survival(Tracking): 49 (+ Forest Walking?), Knowledge(Nature): 41 (+ Forest Walking?); Knowledge(Arcana(Magic Beasts, etc.)): 13
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, Barkskin, Broom of Flying d20+21=27 ; d20+19=22 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2020 10:58:38 AM
Vamir flys to Melzat, and sweeps him up. The young elf then swoops down to the Wardens, "The tree says the twigs are no longer with us. I think she means Jeddah and Elsa are no longer with us. What's next?" Vamit stores his broom, and prepares to enter with the others. Vamir takes the time to survey the are carefully, unsure what he is looking for but looking nonetheless.
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