Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 Thursday April 23rd, 2020 7:04:19 PM
Owen smiles. "Well, we seem to be on the right track, if not the most direct one."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday April 23rd, 2020 7:56:35 PM
Armand stared at the symbols, happy that he'd recently picked upon Old High Woldian as a language. "Well there are some problems, last time there were only 2 paths, now there's 3. However, I guess both times we were looking for a druid. Should we touch Neutral - Queen - Cause - Nature again, or should we substitute Druid for Neutral?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+21=26 ; d20+19=26 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2020 8:36:05 PM
Vamir shakes his head as Owen describes being a soldier, "That doesn't sound like a life for me at all. But, adventuring never seemed like the life for me either. How did you get out of the army? Did they just let you go?" Vamir smiles as Owen asks about one of his fathers, making the sadness Vamir launches into how he met Gornin, "One evening, just after my 55th birthday, after spending several days in the deepest parts of the forest, and darkest caves harvesting herbs for my second father I returned home to find a group of bandits destroying my home, laughing as they carried out the family belongings, like my mothers cauldron, and my fathers potions. Anger welled up in my throat, and I charged into the clearing, casting spells, and swinging my staff. This caught the bandits offguard and I in his managed to lay out two of the bandits before a falchion swept across my face, knocking me prone, just as the next blow were to descend I heard the roar of a bear, and passed out before the falchion made contact. When I woke up the two bandits he felled were laying in the yard, and a slender male elf, was tending a fire. I was weak and as I began to stand a rough, calloused hand pushed me back to a sitting position,. Gornin explained he was passing through the area when he heard my screams of rage, and he charged only to see a Half-orc about to kill me. Gornin quickly shapechanged into a dire bear and killed the bandits. He helped me bury my parents, and asked me where my people were. My father realizing I was still young offered to allow me to travel with him to his hut in the Culverwood if I wanted. After collecting a few momentomy mother’s cauldron, and his father’s sickle, and leather potion bag I set the house on fire and walked behind Gorin." Vamir takes a deep breath realizing he has been talking non-stop. The witch looks around and see's the clearing. Vamir bows his head respectfully towards the statue,"This is Queen Maab's clearing. She is wise, powerful, and respected."
Vamir looks around the clearing, (Perception DC 26, Survival DC 26) looking for tracks and danger before entering, and looking at the tiles, trying to see if the move.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 164/164 d20+14=32 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2020 9:00:09 PM
Atlas shrugs at Armand's question, "Your guess is as good as my own. It is nice to know we're on the right path to this point though."
Atlas keeps his eyes peeled as the others determine the direction to take with the puzzle.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 88/116 d20+23=33 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2020 9:23:25 PM "Vamir since you know this is Queen Mab's clearing, why don't you take a look at the tiles. We saw them on our last trip, but there were only 2 paths not three."Elyngael motions back for Vamir. She also looks for any clues. Perception (favored terrain) d20+23=33
DM Jeremy Battle Map Friday April 24th, 2020 4:50:04 AM
Vamir shares his story with his new family, and shows reverence, to his Patron, when entering Maab's Clearing. Everyone is a bit relieved to be on the right path, but are thrown off by the appearance of a third path. though no one should really be surprised, after all this is the Culverwood, adding to travelers frustration is kinda it's thing. Armand wonders if the answer to the riddle is the same as before, or if like the number of paths, that has changed as well. No one else has any insight in the tiles, which Vamir realizes and everyone else remembers, are actually buttons, though Elyngael wonders if Vamir may have any insight since his Patron is the subject of the riddle. a few of our heroes search for tracks, and find plenty, of course they are of the four legged kind, a rabbit, followed closely by a fox, some squirrels, some deer, a wild pig, and even a small bear. It is clear that the only ones who have entered Maab's Clearing for sometime are animals, and pretty harmless ones at that.
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:11, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:6, HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Storm Burst:10/10, TTT(Centaur) Friday April 24th, 2020 4:55:05 AM
'Osul looks at the puzzle again. Sadly, he doesn't remember the order of the tiles they put in last time. There was a distraction at the time, but the Wardens were successful, and nobody had to die (or nearer so) until they faced off with the plantlife down the path - the correct path. Who knows what awaited those who chose incorrectly.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, Friday April 24th, 2020 7:11:21 AM
Listeming to Vamir as they walk, brings back memories Neshi had long since thought burried.
"Vamir, we have similar stories it seems."
[/i]When I was 8 summers old, my entire family was killed when his Outback clan was attacked by a combined group of Elementals. Wounded and covered in his family’s blood, I guess I was overlooked and thought to be dead. Several weeks later, I was found by a travelling sorcerer / priest of Eberyon as I was dragging his body along the ground. Taken in by Yaanoosh, he healed me and raised me near a predominantly human village had no further interaction other wemics. At 11 summers my sorcerous abilities let themselves be known. Neshi chuckled I burned down our house when I set my pallet on fire while i was asleep. So from that point onward I worked with his Yanoosh's lab, learning how to control and employ his sorcerous abilities and found out that I enjoyed it and was good at it. Yaanoosh also taught me how to use a sling, and his elven curve blade. When I was 14 Yanoosh disappeared when an elemental summoning went wrong. I stayed in the house and continued working for a year, when bandits attacked the nearby village and burned it to the ground. [/i]
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Saturday April 25th, 2020 12:50:04 PM OOC, does Armand actually having High Woldian as a language skill give him any kind of help in de terming the tiles?
Armand stares at the tiles, "Last time we pressed: Neutral - Queen - Cause - Nature." He stares again. I wonder if addressing Maab is assumed or must be stated?"
He decides to press, Queen, Goddess, Cause, Man, Druid.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 88/116 Saturday April 25th, 2020 5:35:57 PM
Elyngael and Brawn stand next to Armand as he presses the tiles ready for whatever is to come. "The rest of you should watch and remember, because if this combination doesn't work, we have to keep trying.
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:11, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:6, HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Storm Burst:10/10, TTT(Centaur) Sunday April 26th, 2020 11:05:28 AM "Armand, if it is the same question, why are you trying something different?"
"Vamir, for a moment I thought you were going to say one of you was a druid of The Wood. Before wandering to The Tree I had spent my life in and around The Wood... now I'm feeling a little conflicted about our task. The first druid we meet in The Wood and we might have to back up our request with force."
"We honor and respect Queen Maab, and seek her blessing to continue in our venture. I am sure The Wood would be happy for this item to be removed, destroyed, or both. Of course, I could say this confidence is gained from my meditations, but it is equally based on us not suddenly finding ourselves walking into the Red Hills or the Windborne Hills. "
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 Sunday April 26th, 2020 8:01:30 PM
Owen responds to 'Osul: "Well, the statue and buttons are the same, but now there are three paths... so I suppose it is a slightly different question."
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Sunday April 26th, 2020 8:30:02 PM
Vamir sheepishly looks at Elyngael, "She is my patron but she never , or as best I can remember has never spoke with me. I just know she is neutral, a God, and good."
Vamir walks forward to Neshi, "I didn't know that about you. I am sorry for your loss. They tend to stick with us far longer than any of us admit. How did you end up with the Wardens?"
"Osul, Gornin used to talk to the trees and plants around our cabin. Perhaps these will talk to me and give us a little guidance. I know some think they are too childlike but if you listen closely they can really help out." Vamir moves slightly so he is within reach of the largest tree near the symbols, Are you there learned one? Would you share your wisdom with me?" (Cast speak with plants)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 164/164 d20+14=28 ; Monday April 27th, 2020 12:34:27 AM
Atlas gives Vamir an encouraging nudge, then watches the woods as he talks to the tree.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Monday April 27th, 2020 5:28:12 AM OOC... A knowledge of High Woldian would have helped the first time around, for translating the tiles. I believe Owen knew Woldian at the time, and was able to translate, which is why I skipped having you translate them, and just gave the symbols with their translations up front, but knowing High Woldian wouldn't help with the sequence.
Vamir and Owen's sharing of their pasts stirs something in Neshi when he realizes his and Vamir's are similar, which leads to him sharing his own story. Armand tries a new sequence, and is rewarded by nothing happening. Osul can't remember the original sequence, though he does remember what happened after. He questions why Armand would try something different then before, since Armand's memory is clear on the subject. Elyngael suggests watching and remembering, in case the new sequence didn't work.
Osul makes it clear that Maab is to be honored and respected, but he feels that the Culverwood would be happy if Maab's Clearing ceased to exist, along with her statue. Vamir decides to talk to someone who's been around a while, and finds the oldest tree in the area, which happens to be a giant maple. At first the old maple doesn't respond, but after some coaxing from Vamir the old tree finally says, with a sigh, "And I was having such a good nap too! OK, young one I'm awake, what do you want!" Vamir can tell that the maple isn't happy to be disturbed, but maybe willing to help, and after Vamir asks for the tree's wisdom, the tree settles down a bit. "Learned one, hmmm, I like that, so many of these young trees today have a complete lack of respect for us older, more experienced trees, you young elf know how to show respect at least!" after that Vamir hears what sounds a lot like snoring only to be followed up by a couple of snorts and the tree saying, "Sorry about that, I must have dosed off again. Anyway, I've stood in this spot for multiple centuries, and over the years I have witnessed a lot of things, and a lot of changes, the only thing constant has been that stone tree. It was there when I was but a sapling, and was far from new then, or at least that's what the older trees told me back then. The number of paths have varied over the years. The most I remember seeing is five, and the fewest, none at all. People have come and gone over the years, not a lot, maybe one individual or group of individuals a year max, in fact your friends were the last ones here. the people always try pushing the tiles on the plinth, and sometimes they get it right right away, and other times they walk away in disgust after trying hundreds of sequences. Your friends got it right in one guess last time, so I'm not sure why your friend tried a different sequence this time". At this point Vamir hears what sounds like laughter, not malicious, but the kind of laughter you hear when you find something funny.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Monday April 27th, 2020 6:15:49 PM
Armand shrugs his shoulders. "Well last time the druid we were trying to track down was not human, but that awakened ape. I was not sure if the same message applied." Armand turns back to the pith and presses Neutral - Queen - Cause - Nature.
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:11, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:6, HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Storm Burst:10/10, TTT(Centaur) Monday April 27th, 2020 6:19:25 PM
OOC: "Osul makes it clear that Maab is to be honored and respected, but he feels that the Culverwood would be happy if Maab's Clearing ceased to exist, along with her statue..."
No, 'Osul was talking about the mission - destroying the phylactery - a goal which he firmly believes both Queen Maab and The Culverwood would approve. He has nothing at all against Queen Maab's Clearing. ————————————————————————
'Osul watches Vamir, and tilts his head slightly to the side as he awaits his report on what the tree replied to his question.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Monday April 27th, 2020 8:04:01 PM
Vamir shakes his head softly, and restrains a chuckle as the maple begins to snore. After the tree stops talking and laughs, Vamir reverently asks, What is your name, ancient one? Why do you laugh? Vamir takes a moment to explain to the others what has been said before turning back to the tree.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 88/116 Monday April 27th, 2020 10:15:46 PM "The pith and the number of tiles are the same, so we shouldn't let the number of paths confuse us," Elyngael is watching Armand closely. "Osul are we trying to go through this clearing again, or did you have something else in mind?
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:11, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:6, HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Storm Burst:10/10, TTT(Centaur) Monday April 27th, 2020 11:51:53 PM "Definitely throught he clearing, Elyngael. I thought that last time the two paths resolved into one. I'm expecting that or some indication which is the correct path. Armand has it, and Vamir seems to be getting sound advice. Owen and Armand both make a fair point, but, unless someof you know something I missed while I was away, Queen Maab has not changed in the broader sense since we were last here. Besides, if the powers responsible for this place and it's gatekeeping wanted a different answer, I would hope they would ask a different question. What do you both think?", he asks, making eye contact with everyone.
OOC: Not all at once, of course - that would be just weird. My apologies for the second post today, but I was looking to advance the conversation.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Tuesday April 28th, 2020 5:04:25 AM OOC... That makes a whole lot more since Graham, for some reason I was struggling to understand your previous post, thanks for the clarification!
Vamir shares the tree's words and asks his name and why he laughs. "You truly know how to show respect, young elf", the tree begins, and if a tree could smile Vamir is certain that this tree would be smiling ear to ear, assuming trees had ears of course. "My name is Sugarwood, and when I was a younger maple, my sap was famous through out the Culverwood for the syrup it produced, alas no one has tapped my trunk for many a year, but I still remember those glorious years! I know not why, but when your friend decided to change up the sequence, even though they got it right the first time seemed comical to an old tree".
After hearing Sugarwood's words translated, Elyngael tells her friends that since the riddle and the tiles are the same, they shouldn't allow the number of path's to confuse them. She also asks if Osul plans on traveling through the clearing, or if he has something else in mind, to which, Osul promptly answers he plans on using the clearing. He shares some advice of his own concerning the riddle. Based on the information gleaned from Sugarwood, and Osul and Elyngael's advice, Armand punches in the same sequence used before, and is rewarded with the sound of rustling leaves, as branches and undergrowth move out of the way to reveal the correct path. Maybe it's due to some magical essence, or some other unexplainable reason, but the pathway here is nice and broad, and unlike the pathway to Maab's clearing, not over grown at all, making travel much easier.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, Tuesday April 28th, 2020 6:35:09 AM
Neshi, watches and listens to his compatriots, interested in the goings-on but knowing that this isn't something that he is very good at..
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 164/164 Tuesday April 28th, 2020 3:09:51 PM
Atlas nods in satisfaction, then puts an arm out in the direction of the path for El and Brawn to lead the way, "After you two." He gives a slight bow and a big smile, then falls in line behind them.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+7=23 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2020 5:37:19 PM "Well that's that. Let's get to moving again. Everyone stay alert, now's the time we got hit the last time we came through."
Perception 23 (d20+7)
Armand keeps a wary eye peeled for danger.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120' d20+41=53 ; d20+29=31 ; d20+31=32 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2020 7:19:32 PM
With the extra space on the path, 'Osul wildshapes into a huge air elemental and goes into overwatch.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+21=31 ; d20+19=35 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2020 8:11:38 PM
Vamir smiles genuinely at Sugarwood, "Thank you Master Sugarwood. Your advice like your syrup is perfect. May the sun always warm your branches, and may your roots always find water. Sleep well." Vamir bows slightly to the tree and follows the other down the newly revealed path, carefully watching the forest, and listening to her activity.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 88/116 d20+23=30 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2020 8:35:58 PM
Elyngael and Brawn take the lead. She tries to keep on the alert. Perception favored terrain (d20+23=30)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 Tuesday April 28th, 2020 11:04:30 PM
Owen smiles at Vamir's reported conversation with the maple. He's certainly glad to see the path clear up.
DM Jeremy Battle Map d6=6 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+11=29 ; Wednesday April 29th, 2020 5:05:17 AM
With the path before clearly before them, our heroes take their places in the marching order, and then begin to head out, but not before a warning from Armand to stay alert, as he remembers the last time the Wardens came through here, they were attacked shortly after leaving Maab's Clearing. Vamir says his farewells to Sugerwood and as a parting gift, Sugerwood offers some of his sap, if someone has a container to hold it. The sap has a slightly sweet flavor, and anyone tasting it can tell it would make an amazing syrup if boiled down. However, in it's raw form, it seems to have a refreshing essence to it and can remove the fatigued condition. Sugerwood offers enough to make 6 doses. (Sugerwood's Sap has no monetary value) You are pretty certain that if you would have tapped his trunk, the sap would be of equal syrup quality, but probably wouldn't have the fatigue removing quality.
After about an hour of walking down the path, the Wardens come upon a largeish clearing that has what appears to be 5 large red raspberry bushes everyone with a perception check of 30 or higher recognizes that they are no ordinary berry bushes, and Osul recognizes them as Blood Brambles, similar to the ones that were here before, however, these ones seem a bit more forminable. OCC...I rolled perception checks for Owen (27) Atlas (33) and Neshi (29)
Atlas, Elyngael, Vamir, Osul, can act in this round. Neshi, Owen, and Armand, are surprised this round and unable to act.
Yellow Blood Bramble AC 29/23/15 HP 246/246 Red Blood Bramble AC 29/23/15 HP 246/246 Lavender Blood Bramble AC 29/23/15 HP 246/246 Blue Blood Bramble AC 29/23/15 HP 246/246 Orange Blood Bramble AC 29/23/15 HP 246/246
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 164/164 Wednesday April 29th, 2020 3:47:14 PM
Atlas remembers these things well and rightly stands his ground, "My sword struggles with these things. Anyone want to burn them away?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 88/116 Wednesday April 29th, 2020 5:37:59 PM
Elyngael remembers her bow being pretty useless to these things. She casts Entangle. Reflex save 13 and draws her sword.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+8=19 ; Wednesday April 29th, 2020 5:40:48 PM
Armand thinks for a minute. Knowledge Nature 19 (d20+9).
"Actually Atlas I would think your sword would do fine against them, it just would not add the magical holy damage. It would ignore their DR though."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, Wednesday April 29th, 2020 6:36:28 PM
Neshi having forgotten about these guys from the previous visit, wasn't ready for them, and hesitates, trying to wrap his head around what he is seeing. and then he is torn between protection for his compatriots or sending something hurt full the plants ways.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+26=29 ; Wednesday April 29th, 2020 8:04:56 PM
Vamir takes the time to craft Lifewood and creates 6 vials for Sugarwood's sap, and places them in his potion pouch. "Thank you Sugarwood, you are most generous." Vamir follows the party listening to the forest around him. When the Blood Brambles pop up Vamir shakes his head in disbelief, as Elyngael casts entangle. "Wait! Don't get in front of me!" Vamir moves up to the edge of the entangle and casts Waves on Exhaustion (No saving throw SR 29) on the brambles. "If nothing else that should slow them down a bit!"
An exhausted character moves at half normal speed and suffers a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. After one hour of complete rest, an exhausted character becomes fatigued. Since this spell is instantaneous, the effect cannot be dispelled. Spells that relieve exhaustion will work normally on the subject.
OOC: I screwed up the map and I am so sorry for anyone posting after me. I was just trying to count squares and moved everything. I am so sorry again.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120' d20+13=15 ; 13d6=38 ; Thursday April 30th, 2020 4:46:13 AM
From his vantage point (50' up), elemental 'Osul drifts over the midpoint of the Blood Brambles. Last time he might have tried to engage them in conversation. Now he knows better, and tries to lead by example.
'Osul casts Fire Storm, engulfing the Blood Brambles with infernos (twenty-six strategically placed 10 ft cubes of conflagration).{SR: 15, Damage: 13d6 + 50%(vulnerability?) = 57 each, hopefully. First Reflex Save vs 30 for half damage. Second Reflex Save vs 30 to avoid being set alight for 4d6 per round.}
DM Jeremy Battle Map d20=5 ; d20=8 ; d20=4 ; d20=9 ; d20=9 ; d20=1 ; d20=20 ; d20+21=39 ; d8+5=11 ; Thursday April 30th, 2020 5:17:49 AM
Armand realizes like Osul that these are in fact blood brambles, though these seem tougher than normal (I love templates) Armand and Osul know that fire is a good weapon against them, and that normally slashing weapons are best, however, due to the more powerful nature of these particular combatants, that may no longer be the case. (these ones have DR 12/--)
Atlas decides to stand his ground and asks for some fire, Neshi is caught unprepared, Vamir overcomes the blood brambles SR with a wave of exhaustion spell, slowing down and weakening them for a bit, Elyngael casts entangle but the blood brambles all make their save, and Osul tries hitting them with a firestorm, as he is pretty certain that they are vulnerable to fire, but fails to overcome their SR.
The blood brambles move forward at half their normal speed, with the ones in Elyngael's entanglement moving even slower through the difficult terrain. After moving, the yellow one fails his save and is entangled. the red blood bramble moves into striking range of Elyngael, and lashes out with one of it's thorny vines, hitting AC 39 for 11 piercing damage.
AC 23/17/15, SR 22, DR 12/-- Yellow Blood Bramble HP 246/246 Entangled Red Blood Bramble HP 246/246 Lavender Blood Bramble HP 246/246 Blue Blood Bramble HP 246/246 Orange Blood Bramble HP 246/246
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, 13d6=45 ; Thursday April 30th, 2020 6:47:29 AM
Neshi moves ove next to Brawn and begins casting. Moments later a bolt of lightning streaks forth from his hand striking the Entangled Yellow Bramble and then branching off and striking the other four brambles as well.
chain lightning; Reflex DC 26, for 45 points each, save for 1/2 damage.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, Thursday April 30th, 2020 5:58:33 PM
Neshi takes a moment to use his elemental abilities and modify his spell and change the lightening to fire as it zips around to each Bramble.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+13=31 ; 13d6=56 ; Thursday April 30th, 2020 6:09:47 PM ooc - Lynnette's entangle spell was completely out of position. I re positioned it from when she originally cast it. I think that was part of what was accidentally messed up by Wade.
Armand reviews his spells mentally. He then casts Flame Strike between orange and purple so they both would take it. Spell Resistance 31 (d20+13) Fortitude save 21 for 1/2 damage. Damage (1/2 fire 1/2 holy) total 56 (so 28 fire and 28 holy....but if they are vulnerable to fire it's 42 fire damage and 28 holy)
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+26=33 ; Thursday April 30th, 2020 7:36:55 PM
Vamir centers confusion on O9 (Will DC 20 SR 33) affecting all but the red Blood Bramble.
1 - 7 2 - 7 3 - 7 4 - 4 5 - 5 6 - 4 7 - 2
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 105/116 Thursday April 30th, 2020 8:46:49 PM
Having Armand's and Osul's assessment Elyngael says, "I'm no good in this fight. Brawn heel." And she moves away from the fight.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 164/164 d20+23=43 ; d20+23=28 ; d8+10=15 ; d8+10=18 ; Thursday April 30th, 2020 9:11:48 PM
Atlas harrumphs loudly, "Ahh, that's right. I guess I'm just getting old, mixing things up like that. Alrighty then!" Atlas moves forward and attacks the blood bramble in front of him, hitting it with a massive blow as his sword sweeps through the vegetation.
------------------------------------------------ Sword Attack on Red Blood Bramble: 1d20+23=43 Critical Confirm: 1d20+23=28 (crit confirmed) Damage: 1d8+10+1d8+10=15+18=33
Total Damage: 33
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 Thursday April 30th, 2020 11:07:25 PM
Owen sees Elyngael moving back and catches up with her. "Want to give this spell a trial run?"
He casts Flame Arrow on fifty of her arrows.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up d20+13=17 ; d20+31=48 ; Friday May 1st, 2020 4:21:40 AM
From his vantage point (50' up), elemental 'Osul drifts over the midpoint of the Blood Brambles. Last time he failed to overcome the Blood Brambles' Spell Resistance. Now he knows he can do better, and tries to lead by example - again.
'Osul casts Fire Storm, but it again fails to overcome their Spell Resistance. {SR: 17, nope!}
Sensing his own frustration, he considers what creature might constitute a natural enemy or predator of the Blood Brambles. {Knowledge(Nature): 48}
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, d20+14=25 ; Friday May 1st, 2020 8:47:35 AM
Neshi roll to bypass their spell resistance SR 56
DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+12=23 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=16 ; d3=2 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=33 ; d100=36 ; d100=77 ; d100=83 ; d100=78 ; d20+21=27 ; d8=6 ; d20+21=24 ; d8=8 ; d20+21=30 ; d8=4 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=28 ; 2d8+10=15 ; Friday May 1st, 2020 6:56:21 PM Thanks Robert for fixing the map. I hadn't seen it before it got disturbed, so I couldn't fix it
Neshi casts Chain Fire (lighting) and sends the flames ripping through the blood brambles the only one that makes it's save is the orange. he discovers that Osul's and Armand's intel was accurate, as the flames seem to do more damage then anticipated. Armand takes his own advice and casts Flame Strike on the orange and purple brambles the purple fails his save, while the orange makes it. Vamir casts confusion, and ends up messing with the minds of all but the red one which was out of the spells range. the yellow babbles incoherently. The purple attacks the orange, hitting it for 11 damage. The blue attacks the orange, hitting it for 13 damage. The orange attacks the purple hitting it for 4 damage. Elyngael withdraws, as Owen hooks her up with some flaming arrows. Even though the red bramble is able to absorb some of the blow, Atlas lands a solid hit. Once again, Osul fails to overcome the brambles SR, as he ponders natural predators. He realizes that any powerful herbivore, such as a brachiosaurus, or mastadon, would fit the bill, but also realizes a creature that uses fire, such as a fire giant, or fire elemental would also be a good choice.
Only the red bramble can do anything this round. it uses its bramble incursion to swarm around Atlas, which gives the fighter an attack of opportunity. (Trey, please roll for the AoO on your next turn) it then attempts it's swift trip ability and rolls a natural 1, failing to trip the fighter. It lashes out with a vine at Armand, and hits with a confirmed crit for 15 damage.
Bramble Incursion (Ex) Like a swarm, a blood bramble can move into areas occupied by other creatures. Its brambles weave quickly across the ground, wounding and tripping creatures sharing the same space. Moving into another creature’s space is a move action that provokes attacks of opportunity. Creatures sharing a space with a blood bramble are considered to be moving in difficult terrain. Each time a creature takes a move or standard action within the blood bramble’s space, it must first succeed at a DC 32 Reflex save or take 1d8 points of piercing damage from the sharp thorns. The save DC is Dexterity-based. Swift Trip (Ex) Whenever a blood bramble occupies the same space as another creature, it can attempt a special trip combat maneuver check as a swift action. The check affects all creatures that share the blood bramble’s space and does not provoke attacks of opportunity. Any targets knocked prone by the trip combat maneuver take 1d8 points of piercing damage from falling into the sharp thorns.
AC 23/17/15, SR 22, DR 12/-- Confused, Entangled, Yellow Blood Bramble HP 179/246 Red Blood Bramble HP 158/246 Confused, Purple Blood Bramble HP 105/246 Confused, Blue Blood Bramble HP 179/246 Confused, Orange Blood Bramble HP 160/246
Seeing that 4 of the brambles are in the entanglement area and not an immediate threat, Neshi decides it might be best to help Atlas out with the red bramble, and sends an energy exchanged, empowered lightening (fire) bolt in to the Red Bramble. Damage 57 (+50%) 85 total, reflex DC 24 for 1/2(+50%) 42 total. SR 16
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 164/164 d20+23=24 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+21=38 ; d8+10=14 ; d20+15=27 ; d4+8=12 ; d6=6 ; d20+16=24 ; d8+10=18 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+11=15 ; d10+6=8 ; Saturday May 2nd, 2020 12:45:35 AM
Atlas does his best to remain standing as the thing crowds his space. He sees an opening and he takes it, swinging with his sword at the thing. Unfortunately he's too confined and he misses completely. He takes a breath, and proceeds with his routine attack sequence, slicing with his sword and bashing with his shied. It isn't perfect, but he manages to do some damage to the thing.
------------------------------------------------------- AoO on Red: 1d20+23=24 (natural 1, miss)
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+13=33 ; 13d6=49 ; Saturday May 2nd, 2020 11:54:45 AM
Armand takes a 5 foot step back to get out of the reach of that overgrown weed. He see's that blue, purple and orange have clumped together nicely, and that 'Osul is out of the 40 foot tall range of his spell and lets go with his second, and last, Flame Strike.
Flame strike is centered at roughly J, K, 25,26 so blue, purple, and orange have to take it. Spell Resistance 33 (d20+13) Fortitude save 21 for 1/2 damage. Damage (1/2 fire 1/2 holy) total 49 (so 24 fire and 25 holy....but if they are vulnerable to fire it's 37 fire damage and 25 holy) for a total of 62.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 105/116 d20+19=36 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=9 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+14=27 ; d8+6=14 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d20+9=23 ; d8+6=12 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Sunday May 3rd, 2020 11:44:14 AM "Thank you Owen." says Elyngael. She targets red bramble bush. Rapid shot/many shot Arrow 1 and 2 (manyshot) (d20+19=36) normal damage (d8+6=9 so 0 and d8+6=9 so 0) Electric damage (d6=1 and d6=4) and fire (d6=2 so 3 and d6=4 so 6) arrow 3 (d20+19=36) miss arrow 4 (d20+14=17) normal damage (d8+6=14 so 2) Electric damage (d6=1) and fire (d6=4 so 6) arrow 5 (d20+9=23) normal damage (d8+6=12 so 0) Electric damage (d6=2) and fire (d6=5 so 7) I think that makes total damage 32.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d3=3 ; d20+26=28 ; Sunday May 3rd, 2020 7:05:29 PM
Vamir spies the blue Blood Bramble and points one finger at it casting Baleful Polymorph on it (Will DC 21 SR 28).
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 10d6=40 ; Sunday May 3rd, 2020 11:04:09 PM
Owen casts a Fireball, coincidentally in the same spot that Armand is casting his Flame Strike. The column of fire detonates Owen's fireball amidst the plant monsters, dealing 40 fire damage to blue, pink, and orange.
DM Jeremy Battle Map d8=3 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+13=27 ; d100=97 ; d100=66 ; d100=64 ; d100=54 ; d20+21=39 ; d8+6=10 ; d8+6=11 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=10 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=28 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=8 ; Monday May 4th, 2020 5:22:13 AM
Both Neshi and Owen try casting fire spells, but fail to overcome the bramble SR of 22 (I rolled for Owen rolling a 17, including his spell penetration feat). Armand on the other hand successfully drops another flame strike this time hitting the blue, purple and orange brambles. The fire vulnerable blue and purple both make their saves for half, but the orange takes the full blast.
Osul starts summoning while, while Atlas slashes and bashes about, struggling to overcome the DR 12/--, though he does inflict some damage. He receives 3 damage from the thorns for his efforts. Elyngael lets fly, after thanking Owen, and even though her arrows themselves don't do much, the fire, and shock add up to a decent amount of ouch. Vamir attempts a make over on the blue, but it manages to shake it off (rolled a 27).
thanks to Vamir's confusion spell, the yellow, purple, and blue all hit themselves, while the orange attacks the blue. hitting it for 10 damage. The red bramble takes a 5 ft step (creep?) freeing Atlas from the bramble incursion, but not before attempting a swift trip on the fighter. The bramble fails to trip Atlas but lashes out with two vines at the fighter, while it lashes out with one against Armand, and one against Vamir. It misses Atlas both times, but barely manages to hit both Vamir and Armand. Vamir takes 7 piercing damage, and Armand takes 8.
Bramble Incursion (Ex) Like a swarm, a blood bramble can move into areas occupied by other creatures. Its brambles weave quickly across the ground, wounding and tripping creatures sharing the same space. Moving into another creature’s space is a move action that provokes attacks of opportunity. Creatures sharing a space with a blood bramble are considered to be moving in difficult terrain. Each time a creature takes a move or standard action within the blood bramble’s space, it must first succeed at a DC 32 Reflex save or take 1d8 points of piercing damage from the sharp thorns. The save DC is Dexterity-based. Swift Trip (Ex) Whenever a blood bramble occupies the same space as another creature, it can attempt a special trip combat maneuvercheck as a swift action. The check affects all creatures that share the blood bramble’s space and does not provoke attacks of opportunity. Any targets knocked prone by the trip combat maneuver take 1d8 points of piercing damage from falling into the sharp thorns.
AC 23/17/15, SR 22, DR 12/-- Red Blood Bramble HP 118/246 Confused, Entangled, Yellow Blood Bramble HP 168/246 Confused, Purple Blood Bramble HP 68/246 Confused, Blue Blood Bramble HP 129/246 Confused, Orange Blood Bramble HP 98/246
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, d20+14=16 ; d20+14=30 ; 10d6=32 ; Monday May 4th, 2020 11:50:28 AM
A growl emanates fro Neshi's throat as he watches his spell empowered sputter out.
Targeting the red bramble again, Neshi starts to cast again but feels something isn't right (failed SR - SR 16). Putting forth all of his concentration he continues casting, feeling better about the spell. Used hero point to re-roll SR 30 and is rewarded by watching his fire bolt strike the bramble straight on.
Energy switched lightning bolt - 32 (+16) = 48 total points damage - reflex DC 23 for 16 (+8) = 24 points damage.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 d20+21=26 ; d8+10=16 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+16=30 ; d8+10=17 ; d20+10=28 ; d4+8=11 ; d6=2 ; d20+11=29 ; d8+10=11 ; d10+6=11 ; Monday May 4th, 2020 1:32:39 PM
Atlas growls in frustration, "Well, these stupid things seem to have learned how to avoid damage from my sword as well. And it keeps trying to trip me, it's so annoying. I hate these things, ugh!" Atlas flails away in frustration.
Rend Damage: 1d10+6=11 (not sure if DR is impacted by this?)
Total Damage: 20
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 88/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+13=15 ; Monday May 4th, 2020 6:14:53 PM
Armand shakes his head at the annoying red bramble and takes another 5 foot step back.
Armand attempts to cast Searing light at the purple bramble, but see's the spell fizzle upon striking the plant. Spell Resistant 15 (d20+13)
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 100/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Monday May 4th, 2020 7:31:51 PM
Vamir shakes his head at the Blood Bramble as it strikes him, "not nice!" Vamir slides 35 feet away from the creature, and casts flying broom. Vamir draws his broom from his pocket and prepares to fly up.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 105/116 d20+19=25 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=10 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+19=26 ; d8+6=7 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+9=19 ; Monday May 4th, 2020 9:01:10 PM
Elyngael continues to targets red bramble bush. Rapid shot/many shot Arrow 1 and 2 (manyshot) (d20+19=25) normal damage (d8+6=13 so 1 and d8+6=10 so 0) Electric damage (d6=1 and d6=6) and fire (d6=1 so 2 and d6=5 so 7) arrow 3 (d20+19=26) normal damage (d8+6=7 so 0) Electric damage (d6=1) and fire (d6=3 so 4) arrow 4 (d20+14=16) miss arrow 5 (d20+9=19) miss I think that makes total damage 22.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up d20+25=43 ; 6d6+28=57 ; d20+25=35 ; 6d6+28=50 ; Monday May 4th, 2020 11:26:42 PM
...and Tiny returns. 'Osul casts Animal Growth on Tiny, and Tiny lashes out with his tail at Red (or if Red is down, Yellow, Orange, Blue and Pink) hitting AC 43 for 57 damage. Potential Cleave hitting AC 35 for 50 damage. ------ Tiny: Highlight to display spoiler: {Brachiosaurus — Neutral, Augmented, Enlarged (Animal Growth), Colossal animal Senses: low light vision, scent, Perception: +28 AC: 16, Touch: 2, Flat-Footed: 16 HP: 243 (18d8+162) Fort: +22, Ref: +10, Will: +9 Speed: 30' Melee: tail +25 (6d6+28) Space: 30', Reach: 30' Special Attack: Trample (4d6+28, DC 38) Str: 49 (+19), Dex: 8 (-1), Con: 29 (+9), Int: 2 (-4), Wis: 13 (+1), Cha: 10 (+0) BAB: +13; CMB: +39; CMD: 49 (53 vs Trip) Feats: Cleave, Great Cleave*, Great Fortitude, Greater Overrun, Improved Bull Rush, Iron Will, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (tail) A colossal brachiosaurus is 160 feet long and weighs 256 tons. [/i]* What is the house rule replacement for Great Cleave?[/i]}
DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+12=32 ; d100=8 ; d100=62 ; d100=41 ; d100=15 ; d20+21=38 ; d3=2 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+21=38 ; d20+21=28 ; d8+6=10 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=14 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=8 ; d8+6=9 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2020 5:18:27 AM
Neshi, through a heroic effort, blasts the red bramble with a fire bolt (lighting), and is rewarded with the smell of burnt leaves. Atlas keeps wailing away at the red bramble (I consider rend damage extra, like sneak attack or elemental, so it has it's full effect), hating them even more with every swing of his weapons. He manages to trim the branches a bit which is something. Armand casts a spell, but it fails to overcome the plant creatures SR. Vamir prepares to take to the sky on his broom. Elyngael's magical arrows keep taking their toll on the red bramble. Tiny returns, and Osul causes him to get even less tiny. He slashes his tail at the red bramble, taking a chunk out of the murderous berry bush, and the plant creature goes limp, obviously dead. (the cleave feat only works when you have two enemies directly adjacent to each other, so the cleave does not happen this round. As far as a great cleave replacement rule, I am not sure if we have such a rule. As a DM if there is something in a creatures Stat block that doesn't work in the Wold, such as great cleave, I just ignore it)
Both the yellow and orange brambles appear to have a moment of clarity, and they both lash out at Tiny with all 4 of their vines. All 8 vines hit for a total of 90 damage. the purple smacks itself for 9 damage, and the blue babbles incoherently.
Bramble Incursion (Ex) Like a swarm, a blood bramble can move into areas occupied by other creatures. Its brambles weave quickly across the ground, wounding and tripping creatures sharing the same space. Moving into another creature’s space is a move action that provokes attacks of opportunity. Creatures sharing a space with a blood bramble are considered to be moving in difficult terrain. Each time a creature takes a move or standard action within the blood bramble’s space, it must first succeed at a DC 32 Reflex save or take 1d8 points of piercing damage from the sharp thorns. The save DC is Dexterity-based. Swift Trip (Ex) Whenever a blood bramble occupies the same space as another creature, it can attempt a special trip combat maneuvercheck as a swift action. The check affects all creatures that share the blood bramble’s space and does not provoke attacks of opportunity. Any targets knocked prone by the trip combat maneuver take 1d8 points of piercing damage from falling into the sharp thorns.
AC 23/17/15, SR 22, DR 12/--
Red Blood Bramble HP 0/246--Dead Confused, Entangled, Yellow Blood Bramble HP 168/246 Confused, Purple Blood Bramble HP 59/246 Confused, Blue Blood Bramble HP 129/246 Confused, Orange Blood Bramble HP 98/246
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up d20+23=41 ; 6d6+43=68 ; d20+28=37 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2020 9:53:13 AM
'Osul digs deep for an extra action, casting Bear's Endurance and Bull's Strength on Tiny, before moving westish. Tiny takes a 5 foot step away from the yellow blood brambles, before swinging at it with his powerful tail — hitting AC 41 for 68 damage — before taking a good (if not closer) look at his target {Perception: 37} ------ Tiny (revised): Highlight to display spoiler: {Brachiosaurus — Neutral, Augmented, Enlarged (Animal Growth), Colossal animal Senses: low light vision, scent, Perception: +28 AC: 16, Touch: 2, Flat-Footed: 16 HP: 261/351 (18d8+270) Fort: +28, Ref: +10, Will: +9 Speed: 30' Melee: tail (PA) +23 (6d6+43) Space: 30', Reach: 30' Special Attack: Trample (4d6+43, DC 40) Str: 53 (+21), Dex: 8 (-1), Con: 33 (+15), Int: 2 (-4), Wis: 13 (+1), Cha: 10 (+0) BAB: +13; CMB: +41; CMD: 51 (55 vs Trip) Feats: Cleave, Great Cleave, Great Fortitude, Greater Overrun, Improved Bull Rush, Iron Will, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (tail) A colossal brachiosaurus is 160 feet long and weighs 256 tons. }
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, d20+18=26 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2020 4:15:02 PM
Neshi moves to the side and out of the way of the newest large creature to arrive and quickly casts, hoping to add to the Brambles' misfortunes, casting black tentacles (centered on S7). The tentacle immediately start flailing around trying to grapple each of the Brambles. CMB this round 26.
Tentacle CMB +18, CMD 28, damage per round if grappled 1d6+4, duration 13 rounds. if grappled future CMBs are an additional +5
After casting, Neshi calls out.
"So, Do we stay and finish these confused, entangled brambles off, or do we move on and let Tiny here (indicating the dinosaur) and the tentacles hopefully do it?"
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, d6+4=6 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2020 4:17:20 PM
Oops, forgot damage roll from tentacle to each. 6 points
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2020 6:06:44 PM
Armand takes a 5 foot step forward and channels energy to heal up everyone, including Tiny, but the brambles are out of range. Everyone is healed 21 hitpoints. (7d6)
Armand looks at the battlefield. "I'm inclined to let Tiny do the work but I want to watch to make sure none of them escape. Plus I'd rather stick to the trail than try to forge around them into the woods. The Culverwood can play strange tricks on directions."
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 98/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d4=2 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2020 7:58:10 PM
Vamir kicks off and sails 30mfoot into the air, giving him a view of the overall combat. "Elyngael I am typically good to let plants do their own thing but these seem wholly different. I would say we finish the job." With that Vamir casts spectral hand and ponders his next move.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 105/116 Tuesday May 5th, 2020 8:38:52 PM
Elyngael says, "Wasn't it two days from the pedestal to the druid fortress last time? We should be able to rest before we get there. I don't want to burn through my ammunition before we get there, so I'll hold off ofr a bit."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Tuesday May 5th, 2020 8:39:47 PM
OOC I forgot to heal up. Fixed it.
DM Jeremy Battle Map d100=71 ; d100=88 ; d100=57 ; d100=23 ; d8+6=8 ; d20=3 ; d8+6=10 ; d8+6=10 ; d20=8 ; d20=18 ; d8+6=12 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 5:10:27 AM
Osul heroically boosts Tiny's already formidable power, and the ginormous dino takes a massive swing at the yellow bramble. Osul can tell the brambles are taking a beating, though he recognizes that Vamir's Confusion spell has saved them a lot of headache, and they still have some fight in them. Neshi casts Black Tentacles, but the tentacles fail to grapple the brambles (CBD 38) He asks if they should just let tiny and the tentacles finish the job, and head out. Armand channels some healing energy. He is all in favor of letting the dino do the heavy lifting, but would rather stay and make sure the deed is done. He's not keen on leaving the trail since the Culverwood isn't very predictable. Though a lover of plants, Vamir votes to finish the job, as he takes to the sky, summoning his spectral hand as he goes. Elyngael correctly remembers that there is a two day march from Maab's clearing to what was Otaktay's fortress, and they are near the end of day one, so resting isn't a problem, though she would like to conserve her ammo.
And the confusion continues! The yellow bramble hits himself for 8 damage. The purple lashes out at the orange, inflicting 10 damage. The blue hits itself for 10 damage. The Orange has a moment of clarity, and moves forward 5 ft (can't make a 5ft step due to the difficult terrain) and lashes out with one of its vines at Tiny hitting for 12 damage
Bramble Incursion (Ex) Like a swarm, a blood bramble can move into areas occupied by other creatures. Its brambles weave quickly across the ground, wounding and tripping creatures sharing the same space. Moving into another creature’s space is a move action that provokes attacks of opportunity. Creatures sharing a space with a blood bramble are considered to be moving in difficult terrain. Each time a creature takes a move or standard action within the blood bramble’s space, it must first succeed at a DC 32 Reflex save or take 1d8 points of piercing damage from the sharp thorns. The save DC is Dexterity-based. Swift Trip (Ex) Whenever a blood bramble occupies the same space as another creature, it can attempt a special trip combat maneuvercheck as a swift action. The check affects all creatures that share the blood bramble’s space and does not provoke attacks of opportunity. Any targets knocked prone by the trip combat maneuver take 1d8 points of piercing damage from falling into the sharp thorns.
AC 23/17/15, SR 22, DR 12/-- , CBD 38 (can't be tripped) Red Blood Bramble HP 0/246-Dead Confused, Entangled, Yellow Blood Bramble HP 104/246 Confused, Purple Blood Bramble HP 59/246 Confused, Blue Blood Bramble HP 119/246 Confused, Orange Blood Bramble HP 88/246
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up Wednesday May 6th, 2020 7:03:58 AM
Tiny doesn't like the look of the black tentacles. That and wanting to keep Orange Bramble out of reach makes him move 10' south, and attacks the Yellow Bramble - [i]Melee: tail (PA) d20+23= (6d6+43)
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up d20+23=40 ; 6d6+43=63 ; d20+13=17 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 7:39:31 AM
Tiny doesn't like the look of the black tentacles. That and wanting to keep Orange Bramble out of reach makes him move 10' south, and attacks the Yellow Bramble - Melee: tail (PA) d20+23=40 for 6d6+43=63 damage - Round 3/13
'Osul hears the talk of leaving Tiny to end the Blood Brambles and declines, but fails to get what is almost an inate spell to - {SR: 17...}
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday May 6th, 2020 5:21:06 PM
Armand watches the mayhem. "I don't think those black tentacles are having any effect." He says to no one in particular.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, 13d6=47 ; d20+18=36 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 7:34:24 PM
Neshi sighs as he sees the tantacles basically ignored by the Brambles.
"Ah well, It was worth a shot, he says as he dismisses the spell and getting ready to cast something else.
I guess since we aren't all making a move to leave we are here to finish these guys off.
OK, let's give this a shot." Neshi concentrates a moment and uses a spell like ability sending an inferno down to deluge the brambles. SR 36
Elemental Blast, fiery blast fills a 20 ft diameter area. 47 damage (+23 ) for 70 pts total Reflex DC 24 for 35 points total.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 98/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+13=26 ; d20+26=43 ; d4=1 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 8:04:28 PM
Vamir flys 35 to L10 and casts calcific touch charging his spectral hand. The hand speeds forward striking the blue bramble. (Touch AC 26 SR 43) the spell causes 1 point of dex damage and the causes the creature to be slowed (Fortitude save DC 20).
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Wednesday May 6th, 2020 9:18:06 PM
Elyngael watches the black tentacles and the various colored brambles twisting and tangling. When Neshi's fiery blast goes off, she just hopes that Tiny isn't affected. It's such a mad spectacle that she almost starts laughing when the unattached hand speeds into the fray. She readies her bow but is hesitant to shoot into the mayhem.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 5d4+5=16 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 10:11:24 PM
Owen moves a little closer and cats Magic Missile on the blue bramble, dealing it 16 force damage.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 Wednesday May 6th, 2020 11:35:19 PM
Atlas stands back and watches the brambles take a beating, waiting for it to be over. "You are all getting very good at killing plants...sorry 'Osul, no offense meant."
DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+12=27 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+19=34 ; d100=64 ; d100=49 ; d100=68 ; d100=63 ; d8+6=14 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=13 ; Thursday May 7th, 2020 4:55:16 AM
Osul tries to overcome the brambles SR and struggles again, while Tiny shifts his position a bit, and swipes his tail at the yellow bramble taking a sizable chunk out of it's health. Armand keeps an eye on the battlefield and realizes the brambles seem to be ignoring the black tentacles. Neshi uses his Elemental blast spell-like ability, and the smell of burnt leaves, and the sweet aroma of wood smoke fills the air. everyone but the purple make their save, leaving the purple in a pile of smoldering embers, and scorching the heck out of the others. Vamir attempts to slow down the blue bramble even more, but the bramble seems to shake off the spell (rolled 34). Elyngael finds the mayhem almost amusing, as she is relieved that Neshi's fiery blast avoids hitting Tiny. She readies her bow just in case. Owen fires off a magic missile hitting the blue bramble. Atlas comments on the Warden's plant killing prowess, as he watches the spectacle.
And the confusion continues! All three brambles decide to hit themselves this round
Bramble Incursion (Ex) Like a swarm, a blood bramble can move into areas occupied by other creatures. Its brambles weave quickly across the ground, wounding and tripping creatures sharing the same space. Moving into another creature’s space is a move action that provokes attacks of opportunity. Creatures sharing a space with a blood bramble are considered to be moving in difficult terrain. Each time a creature takes a move or standard action within the blood bramble’s space, it must first succeed at a DC 32 Reflex save or take 1d8 points of piercing damage from the sharp thorns. The save DC is Dexterity-based. Swift Trip (Ex) Whenever a blood bramble occupies the same space as another creature, it can attempt a special trip combat maneuvercheck as a swift action. The check affects all creatures that share the blood bramble’s space and does not provoke attacks of opportunity. Any targets knocked prone by the trip combat maneuver take 1d8 points of piercing damage from falling into the sharp thorns.
AC 23/17/15, SR 22, DR 12/-- , CBD 38 (can't be tripped) Dead--Red Blood Bramble HP 0/246 Confused, Entangled, Yellow Blood Bramble HP 4/246 Dead--Purple Blood Bramble HP 0/246 Confused, Blue Blood Bramble HP 66/246 Confused, Orange Blood Bramble HP 40/246
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday May 7th, 2020 5:48:40 PM OOC If purple is dead shouldn't he be removed from the map? ;)
Armand stands in wonder at the huge dinosaur. "I think this may be over shortly. Then we need to get going. Say do any of you think this is random or do you think these plants might be some sort of guardian set on the path?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up d20+13=15 ; d20+23=26 ; 6d6+43=69 ; d20+23=32 ; 6d6+43=63 ; Thursday May 7th, 2020 7:00:23 PM
'Osul looks to end the Yellow Blood Bramble and make things easier for TIny, but - and you guessed it! - fails to overcome its inate resistance - {SR: 15...}
Tiny attacks the Yellow Bramble - Melee: tail (PA) d20+23=26 for 6d6+43=69 damage - Round 4/13 ...unless the Yelow Bramble has already been dispatched, in which case he attacks the Orange Brambles and this time cleaves into the Blue Brambles d20+23=32 for 6d6+43=63 damage.
'Osul winds down to human form. "Atlas, Armand, everyone, what didn't we do right last time that let these Brambles grow to become what they were? The Wood takes us to where we need to be - like to the Timber Wights on the way to the sickness and the house that crazy built.", he says, leaning on the gnarled darkwood quarterstaff. "And no offense taken - I'm pretty sure I haven't scratched or even singed a single one."
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 98/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+13=30 ; d20+26=35 ; d4=1 ; Thursday May 7th, 2020 8:08:16 PM
Vamir sends his spectral hand out again to touch the blue bramble ( Touch AC 30 SR 35 Dex damage 1 Fortitude save DC 20) or be slowed.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 5d4+5=16 ; Thursday May 7th, 2020 8:26:45 PM
Owen sends a second barrage of Magic Missiles at the blue bramble, dealing another 16 damage.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, 13d6=48 ; d20+14=32 ; Thursday May 7th, 2020 9:04:48 PM
switching energies up again, Neshi sends a cone of fire blasting through the Brambles.
Cone of cold (energy exchanged) SR 32; 72 points (48 + 24) damage; Reflex DC 25 for 1/2 damage, 36 points.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 d20+19=25 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=9 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d20+19=32 ; d8+6=13 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+9=10 ; Thursday May 7th, 2020 9:25:07 PM
Elyngael releases her readied fire arrow at the blue bramble:
Arrow 1 and 2 (manyshot) (d20+19=25) normal damage (d8+6=13 so 1 and d8+6=9 so 0) Electric damage (d6=1 and d6=6) and fire (d6=1 so 2 and d6=5 so 7)
Blue bramble is still wiggling so: arrow 3 (d20+19=32) normal damage (d8+6=13) Electric damage (d6=5) and fire (d6=2) arrow 4 (d20+14=20) miss arrow 5 (d20+9=10) miss
DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+13=33 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=15 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 4:53:54 AM Oops, forgot to remove the purple bramble from the map
Armand is impressed with Tiny, and wonders if the plant monsters are some sort of guardian. What Osul fails to do, Tiny does in spades, that is finishing off the yellow bramble. Vamir goes in for the calcific touch on the blue again, but again it shakes it off (rolled 33, I wish I could roll as good with my PC's as I have been in this fight for the monsters). Owen fires off the oft neglected magic missile, and Elyngael fires some magical missiles of her own. Finally Neshi steps up and casts cone of fire (cold) and scorches the remaining two brambles to ash.
With the sweet aroma of wood smoke in the air, coming from the charred remains of the brambles, our heroes can breathe a sigh of relief. the only question now is whether to trudge on, or make camp. It is late in the day, and the fire, or in this case fires, are already lit, but the decision is up to you, as you can still put a few miles behind you before sundown.
Well done guys! Everyone gets 10,000xp for the hard fought battle.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up d20+29=31 ; d20+41=44 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 9:41:13 AM "A cursory check to see what the blood brambles might have taken down previously would be in order, while Tiny has a minute or so to just be a dinosaur. I don't mind putting another mile or three between us and here - let the natural wildlife reassert and re-establish itself with the evil gone. Maybe check up on it on the way back to The Tree."
He takes the (nearly) minute to observe Tiny, before working his way around the path come clearing and into the tree line looking for remains. {Perception: 31, Survival: 44}
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 d20+14=22 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 5:56:37 PM
Owen looks about to see if the battle has attracted any untoward attention. Perception: 22.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+7=21 ; Saturday May 9th, 2020 10:06:10 AM "Very sound advice 'Osul. Also I don't think we'd want to camp here. The noise might have attracted other . . . things." Armand says.
He then casts Detect Magic and looks around. Perception 21 (d20+7)
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, d20+11=18 ; Sunday May 10th, 2020 3:39:32 PM
Taking the time needed to put out any small stray fires and smoldering embers, so as not do further damage to the Culverwood, or to anything watched over by Maab, Neshi wanders the area before they take off helping the others look around. perception 18.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 d20+23=29 ; Sunday May 10th, 2020 6:16:02 PM
Elyngael nods to the others and looks the area over as well. Favored Terrain, Perception (d20+23=29).
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 98/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+21=35 ; d20+19=22 ; Sunday May 10th, 2020 9:42:56 PM "I agree we should get a few miles down the way and then set up camp." Vamir takes his spot in the order, tossels Melzats limbs, and carefully watches the way.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 d20+14=25 ; Sunday May 10th, 2020 11:22:23 PM
Atlas responds to 'Osul's comment and begins looking about, " 'Osul, I'll help you look, you never know."
He agrees with the others and after his search he prepares to move on and find another place to camp for the night.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 Monday May 11th, 2020 7:20:27 PM
Owen falls into his place in the marching order.
DM Tanner Monday May 11th, 2020 10:51:20 PM
The smoking remains of the blood bramble continues to crackle and pop intermittently as the party prepares to continue on their journey. With sharp ears and keen eyes, the party is confident that no other threats are present.
Currently.
A search of the area reveals the scattered remains of various animals, all in various states of desiccation and decay. The vines wrapped around their carcasses and the thorns pressed into their flesh continue to drain their fluids contentedly, and will likely to do so until death spread from the trunk to the mindless branches.
The party continues onward, down a path that winds and curves around the natural geography of the Culverwood. Here and there the path takes a sharp zig-zag to avoid a large tree, while in other places the path disappears entirely in the tangled web of roots and vines before reappearing a short distance later. The sounds of various animals and insects create a susurrus of life under the shady canopy.
Nearing sundown, the party manages to find a clearing suitable for camp. There is enough fallen deadwood to build a campfire without raising the ire of the woods. The cry of an owl marks the end of the day.
OOC: Do you make camp in the clearing at twilight, or press forward? If you make camp, please list a watch schedule and make Perception checks.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 d20+14=15 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 12:27:10 AM
Atlas recommends that they stop for the night and offers to cook dinner. " 'Osul, will the forest be OK if we capture a few rabbits for dinner?"
-------------------------------------- ooc: Standard watch order as noted in our wiki page...
20:00 - 22:00 : Owen, Vamir
22:00 - 01:00 : Atlas, 'Neshi Atlas doesn't have any enhanced vision for darkness, but unless it is pitch black, he doesn't light a fire/torch/lantern/etc, depending on the moon and his hearing.
01:00 - 04:00 : Elyngal, Brawn
04:00 - 07:00 : Armand, 'Osul
Perception Check for Watch Duty: 1d20+14=15
DM Tanner: Thanks! Sometimes the wiki pages need updating. Just wanted to check.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, d20+11=30 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 7:20:44 AM
Neshi walks along the path with his comrades looking and watching, He agrees that they should use the clearing and procedes to walk through the entire clearing looking for anything that looks off or out of place. He is also looking for what looks like other path/trails that are used to enter the clearing. When those are found he places a couple of simple trip lines (about knee high so as to avoid the smaller animals) along those pathways/trails and casts a magic mouth (up to 7) spell on the line that yells "Alarm, Alarm" if triggered.
As the group settles down eats and then makes their ways to their rests, Neshi curls up on a bed of grass with a bed roll and drifts off until time for his watch.
When woken for his watch, Neshi gets up stretches and splashes some water on his face and then moves to take his place for watch. Perception DC 30
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+7=23 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 5:46:55 PM
Armand spends some time updating his journal. "Anyone care to add thoughts on those brambles? They did seem extra large." He beds down and gets 2 hours rest. Until his watch comes he will meditate and think on things that have been happening. During his watch he tries to listen to the sounds of the forest and pick out any strange occurrences.
Perception 23 (d20+7)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 d20+23=35 ; d20+4=9 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 6:10:48 PM
Elyngael and Brawn will find a place to settle down and sleep early so they are ready for the late watch. She is in favored terrain and has goggles of night. Perception (d20+23=35). Brawn will aid (d20+4=9) but fails to contribute.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up d20+41=55 ; d20+29=49 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 6:19:52 PM "Atlas, take only what you need right now. I'll see what I can gather by way of berries, nuts and other vegetables, along the way."
Late in the late watch with Armand, 'Osul undertakes his meditations. Maybe it happens a little easier, being back inside The Wood. As a part of it, he considers his spellcasting yesterday, and what he might need for today. [i]{Daily Spell list to be revised in the morning.}
{Survival(Get Along in the Wild): 55 - food and water for nearly two dozen people - he gets to be selective, and only takes what they need. Perception(Watch): 49
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 98/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+19=37 ; d20+21=29 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 7:36:15 PM
Vamir takes his watch with Owen and continues telling him stories about Gornin and herb gathering. Vamir carefully listens to the night, and watches over his companions.
DM Tanner d100=99 ; d6=5 ; d3=2 ; d20+33=49 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2020 2:33:57 AM
OOC: Random encounter rolls... 99. Okay then!
The party makes camp. You are able to gather sufficient deadwood to avoid disturbing the forest and build a small fire, gathering and cooking only the food that is necessary. After some time by the fire swapping stories and discussing the journey, the light disappears and the watch begins.
The first watch passes without incident. Then the second, and third... and about an hour before the sun rises, 'Osul scans the forest with his keen eyes and spots something -- a dark shape, standing perfectly still just outside the range of the firelight. (OOC: 'Osul managed to match the Stealth check with a natural 20.) The shape is nearly 20 feet tall with an angular, twisted body. It is quite obviously watching you.
A deep, sibilant voice calls out in a strange language.
SYLVAN: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Manlings, what doest thou in mine woods?"}
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up Wednesday May 13th, 2020 8:12:48 AM
'Osul slowly gets to his feet with the aid of his staff. He steps out, quietly replying (first in Sylvan, and repeated in Common), "We rest and we travel. I am also of The Wood, and would happily meet you halfway for a friendly confersation. Well met!"
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday May 13th, 2020 5:54:37 PM
Armand scratches his head. "I'm afraid I don't understand you. Let me wake one of our translators."
Armand nonchalantly goes over and wakes up Elyngael and Owen. "We have a visitor." He quietly whispers. "I don't think we're in danger yet."
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+20=35 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+21=38 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2020 7:37:11 PM
Vamir sleeps the 2 hours after his watch, and then quietly wakes up. The young witch centers himself and spends the time in quiet meditation. Sometime after midnight Vamir draws Woldsblood into the Wold (Reflex DC: 35 pass) Vamir spins Zaita to full size, and conducts his Basic Ritual (Survival DC: 32 pass) and Intermediate Ritual (Healing DC: 38 pass). The young elf then spins Zaita back to her tiny size and deposits her in his satchel. Vamir quietly packs his gear, and sits waiting for the sun to rise.
Vamir stands as he hears the words in Sylvan. Although a bit rusty Vamir understands the conversation, and waits to see what happens next.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 Wednesday May 13th, 2020 8:02:31 PM
Atlas continues to snore, but his dreams change to include people talking in a language he doesn't understand. He shrugs it off and continues searching for his prey in the evil dungeon.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Wednesday May 13th, 2020 9:22:47 PM
Elyngael awakens to the welcome sound of Sylvan being spoken. She sees Osul talking to a large dark stranger. Quickly she goes to them, "Hail and well met! I am Elyngael Nolderyn. It is pleasant to hear my native language being spoken. Osul and I are with fellow travelers. We did not know these were your woods, our apologies, sir...? By what title may we address you?"
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, Wednesday May 13th, 2020 11:10:30 PM
Neshi hears the conversation and raising his head looks to see what is what as he understands none of what is being said. Seeing others not showing any anxiety at this moment he keeps his eyes watching but doesn't otherwise move.
DM Tanner Wednesday May 13th, 2020 11:50:25 PM
The shadow seems to turn this way and that surveying the party, and speaks a few whispered words of magic.
Spellcraft DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {The creature has cast tongues.}
"I. Am. Rhiaowiok."
The creature steps into the circle of firelight.
Standing 20 feet tall on three legs, this creature is a mix of dangerous jungle animals and plants fused into one deadly predator -- twisted feline legs, a dense body resembling jungle undergrowth, clawed arms like those of a praying mantis, and a head resembling a cross between a monstrous spider’s head and a jungle orchid.
"I am Rhiaowiok, Augur of the Black Father. I am Rhiaowiok, The King That Is To Come. I am Rhiaowiok... and thou art interlopers. I shall ask again, manlings, what doest thou in mine woods? Thou shalt speak."
The voice is smooth and deep, but seems come from out of the air, because nothing resembling a mouth, lips, or a tongue is to be seen in the jumble of body parts.
Knowledge (nature) DC 27 Highlight to display spoiler: {This creature is a tunche, a chaotic neutral fey of great physical power and magical control over plants and earth. Although it has plant and animal features, a tunche is neither plant nor animal and is immune to effects that specifically target such creatures.}
'Osul is impressed, though not so much with being called an interloper. He spells it out a little more clearly.
"Thank you Rhiaowiok, I am 'Osul and we are Tree Wardens - Wardens of The Tree of Parting. We are seeking a meeting with a druid a day or so travel away.", he says pointing in what is at least the riight direction from camp. "I am both a druid and child of The Culverwood. How can we be of assistance?", he asks with a smile. The titles Rhiaowiok uses don't ring any immediate bells of 'Osul.
His eyes remain on Rhiaowiok, but something is making him suspect thier guest night not be alone, and he struggles to pick out any further sounds in the darkness beyond the firelight. Perception: 41]
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up Thursday May 14th, 2020 6:18:05 AM
Addendum:
"I've not had the pleasure of meeting a tunche before now." *I'd like to be able to relate it to other people just that way - given the chance.* he thinks to himself.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, d20+11=26 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 7:48:09 AM
Not used to feeling dwarfed, Neshi slowly raises up to standing and looks up at the creature, Something about tickles at his brain, but he doesn't recall what it is. Knowledge DC 26
Slowly moving up closer to Osul, making sure not to make any sudden of offensive movement, wondering if the creature meant for all of them to speak or, not?
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+8=25 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 5:43:58 PM
Armand walks over to Atlas and nudges him awake with his foot.
"I say Neshi I think I've heard something of this creature in the hall of records, let me think now.." Aid another Knowledge Nature 25 (d20+8) to help Neshi.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing d20+19=24 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 8:08:49 PM
Vamir feels as though he should know what this creature but can't quite put his finger on it (Knowledge Nature 24). Vamir carefully shifts his body so he is bladed towards the creature.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 d20+20=36 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 9:54:11 PM
OoC: Sorry for the missed posts, guys. Work has been rough the last few days.
IC: Owen was catching a few extra nods, but when he hears the resonant Sylvan voice, he quickly turns over until he can see what's causing the commotion. Knowledge (Nature): 36. He rises to his feet, saying quietly to the others, "It's a tunche, a powerful fey creature."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 d20+12=14 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 10:11:03 PM
Elyngael (knowledge Nature d20+12=14) doesn't recognize the name or the appearance of the creature. "We were not aware that these woods belonged to anyone. We are travelers and do not aim to be interlopers," Elyngael leans back, looks up, and speaks as directly as possible to what might be its front or face.
DM Tanner Thursday May 14th, 2020 11:56:39 PM "Culverwood'? Thou namest these woods 'Culverwood'? Mine wrath has been kindled against this presence since mine coming! Such treason! For verily, it doth refuse to accept me as rightful king, and doth struggle against the right and good word of Rhiaowiok." The tunche reaches out and smacks a tree like a parent popping a naughty child in the back of the head. "But yea, it shalt learn. I have come of mine own from Koshe Marr to claim mine kingdom. I am The King That Is To Come! And yea, thou art interlopers in mine kingdom."
The tunche leans forward slightly, and the part that bears the closest semblance to a 'face' regards you. "Dost thou make obeisance to the king?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 Friday May 15th, 2020 1:31:27 AM
Atlas stirs from his slumber at Armand's nudge. While he seems slow to wake, it's an act as he tries to take in the situation. Quietly to Armand he says, "I don't think we're getting out of this without a fight if that look is anything to go by. Probably best, it is really ugly and I wouldn't want it to spawn others like itself."
Atlas nonchalantly straps on his shield, avoiding eye contact with the creature.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, d20+9=19 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+7=14 ; Friday May 15th, 2020 7:56:15 AM
With Armand's aid and memory jogging, Neshi remembers what the beast in front of them is and a bit about it, remembering that while intelligent they aren't overly so and perhaps it can be confused for a moment or two.
Touching Osul lightly as he eases by him, Neshi casts stoneskin on Osul. Neshi then steps to the side to spread, as if to more clearly address the tunche, but really just to spread out a bit from the others.
Speaking (using a very rhythmic and soothing seneschal like voice perform DC 22 chharisma ) as he moves, Neshi focuses on the tunche, trying to keep the Tunche's attention in order to buy some time for the others to move a bit and prepare.
diplomacy DC 19 (Doing his best to sound like a reasonable and placating individual)
"Well mighty and ignominious Rhiaowiok, as much as I would most undeniably and unequivocally not anticipate the odium to which said sovereignty might impart upon the denizens of this mighty forest, I have the utmost apprehension that Maab & Eberyon might conceivably take exception to your maleficent proposal, and would most indubitably take offense to your supposed entitlement of sovereignty over this wooded domain."
DM Tanner Friday May 15th, 2020 9:08:35 AM
Knowledge (planar) DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Koshe Marr is a realm of madness, nightmares, and horror. It is a pocket dimension created by Marteaus and ruled by his minions. It can be expected that anything coming from Koshe Marr would have some level of mental instability.}
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, d20+9=14 ; Friday May 15th, 2020 9:27:22 AM
Knowledge Planes (LOLOL) DC 14
Neshi can't remember anything about Koshe Marr, though it is tickling around somewhere in his brain.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up Friday May 15th, 2020 10:49:04 AM "Oh, and these Wardens? They recently killed a dragon. And because it hadn't just interupted their rest, they stopped wailing on its corpse well before they had crushed it down to a fine paste..."
"So, ignoring putting yourself on the to-do list of The Wood and Queen Maab for a moment, an intelligent fey such as yourself must stop and ask, "Am I really that hungry?", because if anything but hunger is driving this charade then...", 'Osul just shakes his head and sighs in dismay.
OOC: So.... maybe not leaving 'Osul talking to the interesting but terribly insulting, poisonous, viscious, bullying fey? You should have seen the two paragraphs I culled!
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up d20+6=23 ; Friday May 15th, 2020 11:00:03 AM
Addendum: {Knowledge(Planes): 23} 'Osul nods, knowingly. Maybe he cannot help it. Maybe we need to make sure he doesn't spread it.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+27=39 ; d20+30=48 ; Friday May 15th, 2020 5:47:52 PM
Knowledge planes - Auto succeed, but 39 (d20+27) Quietly to the others, "He's from the land of crazy and horror."
Armand turns and addresses Rhiaowiok, enacting Touch of Glory (6/d) grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check Diplomacy 48 (d20+50). "I say King Rhiaowiok, what you ask is interesting but I'm afraid as Wardens of the Tree of Parting we have all already sworn our allegiance to the Tree, and as you know even in the land of Koshe Marr even in the horror crazed, mind-ripping dimension you hale from it is most difficult to serve two masters. Furthermore, as I have said we are representatives from the Tree of Parting, Diplomats if you will and we are only passing through, not looking to set up a homestead. Do you foresee granting diplomatic status to travelers? Imagine the ire the Culverwood would have if the Tree of Parting recognized you in accepting your diplomatic immunity granted to us, its representatives."
Armand kicks Owen again to make sure he's awake.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Friday May 15th, 2020 6:33:50 PM
Elyngael doesn't know how to respond to this huge creature, but she knows she will not bow to it. She and Brawn move slowly and quietly to the outermost fringes of the group.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Friday May 15th, 2020 8:11:42 PM
Vamir eyes his companions, and then slides his hood back. The scar dark across his face in the moonlight. Vamir speaks to the creature in Sylvan, "We mean you no harm, but we also cannot allow you to harm us, or any innocents! Perhaps, a return to Koshe Marr would suit you, and us. Your willing return would be most appreciated not only by us but also my patron, Queen Maab!"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 Saturday May 16th, 2020 1:31:39 AM
Atlas takes a moment to mull what Armand says, but before he opens his mouth to say something that will cause trouble, Vamir makes a sound suggestion. Without thinking, he agrees with Vamir out loud, "Vamir, I couldn't agree more. It is probably best if it returns to this Kosher place where it came from. We cannot abide to have someone trying to take over the Culverwood. It would harm too many and put the Tree at risk. However, what a story this would make if it chooses not to..." Atlas leaves that hanging as he thinks about how to spin the tale of this strange and creepy demon thingy.
DM Tanner Saturday May 16th, 2020 8:31:20 PM
The fey creature seems to become increasingly physically agitated as various party members speak. He seems ready to express that agitation, but then Armand interjects with a very skilled diplomatic argument. Rhiaowiok listens, relaxing, staring at the ground in thought before speaking. "Verily, thou hast spoken wisdom. It wouldst be unbecoming of The King That Is To Come to compel diplomats to give obeisance." He gives the slightest nod of his head. "The Kingdom of Rhiaowiok givest warm tidings to the Tree of Parting, and thine comings and goings art welcome so long as thou walk in peace. Thou mayest depart with mine blessing as soon as thou bestoweth the guest gift." He waits expectantly.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up Sunday May 17th, 2020 3:15:37 AM
To the other wardens 'Osul whispers, "Okay, this might actually be a thing. A summoned fey has an expectation of payment in some form or another for any duties they are to perform. The downside is the acknowledgement. That and by the time I could call on him as a Planar Ally, I would probably be more looking for the aid of a Planetar".
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+27=43 ; Sunday May 17th, 2020 10:06:28 AM
Armand nods sagely and motions the group to a huddle. "Just give us a minute to conduct an inventory your highness."
Once in the huddle Armand quietly says, "Okay I think we need to vote here. A, we can fight this shmo now and possibly have to face Lich boy and his friends under power. B, we fight crazy now and then rest again to be full power going in after lichy. C we come up with some payment and bypass this monster." Armand raises his head and waves at Rhiaowiok in a friendly way.
Then he drops his head back down to the group. "Personally I vote for C. He's not part of our mission right now and I think that 20 foot tall monster is going to be quite a death-dealer. Any ideas what we can offer him as a gift? All I really have is a 'Masterwork Rhinoceros Horn Lyre, weight 3, Christmas 2013' (gift from Carver)"
Knowledge planes to try to figure out what sort of gift Rhiaowiok wants? Knowledge Planes 43 (D20+27)
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, Sunday May 17th, 2020 5:09:29 PM
I could give him an elemental gem, but ... i would hate to give him control over one even temporarily...
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Sunday May 17th, 2020 5:39:34 PM
Vamir looks over at his friends, "I have 8 herbal infusions I can give, but little else. I do have my new Rod as well, but that would be a hit to my casting."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Sunday May 17th, 2020 8:37:46 PM "Your majesty, we wish to show you respect and warm tidings; however, we have never encountered One such as yourself. What could travelers such as ourselves possibly present as a gift to satisfy you? Please forgive our ignorance, but we do not wish to insult you with an unsuitable gift," Elyngael states the obvious and braces herself for the giant creature's response.
DM Tanner Sunday May 17th, 2020 9:44:38 PM
Rhiaowiok pauses in thought, then replies. "The King That Is To Come hath little need of the riches of the earth, for behold, all the riches of these lands art mine by right. Yea, its gold, and its silver, and its gems most precious above all others art mine. If thou seeketh wisdom, thou art counseled to give a gift that is kingly. It is also meet that gifts display the beauty and greatness of thine own lands."
Knowledge (nature) DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Fey are known to be capricious in their desires, but generally favor gifts that have sentimental or personal importance rather than just monetary value. A fey will consider a lock of hair or an original song to be much more valuable than an ingot of gold, for example.}
Owen floats a possible plan. "Perhaps we can alert him to a lich interloper in his domain? Solve two problems at once? Oh, and I have a glowing masterwork rapier we can offer as a gift."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 d20=9 ; Monday May 18th, 2020 3:35:13 PM
Atlas harrumphs at the idea of letting this thing live, but he's only one vote. After pouting for a bit he resigns himself and speaks up, "I don't want to be the one to appease this thing, but I've been told that the forms of the monks, those that you see me do in the morning after I wake, are a gift to travelers that come to the monastery. I could perform one of the more advanced forms for him as a gift. That is if it doesn't kill me on the inside before I'm done."
------------------------------------------------------------- ooc: Those that know Atlas know that he spent time at a monastery finding his way back to good. You can read his history on the character sheet if you want all the dramatic details :-)
Perform: 1d20+?=9
ooc2: I rolled just in case they decide to do this. I don't know what the performance for this would be. He goes through these daily for the past several years, but I don't have it as a skill. I rolled a 9, so not very good, whatever you add to it.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+8=24 ; Monday May 18th, 2020 5:47:16 PM
Knowledge Nature 24 (d20+8).
Armand tells everyone, "Fey are known to be capricious in their desires, but generally favor gifts that have sentimental or personal importance rather than just monetary value. A fey will consider a lock of hair or an original song to be much more valuable than an ingot of gold, for example."
OOC - Which means I can gift him Carver's gift of the Masterwork Rhinoceros Horn Lyre, and butter it up as the only remembrance we have of our long gone companion. But I'm not sure how to work that as a post since Tanner put a post in the middle of the posting period so I'm not sure if that counts as a new post or not.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 d20+13=29 ; Monday May 18th, 2020 6:41:44 PM
Owen keeps a wary eye on the fey creature. Perception: 29.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up d20+29=34 ; Monday May 18th, 2020 7:27:25 PM {Knowledge(Nature): 34} "...something personal - of the self.", he says aloud.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Monday May 18th, 2020 7:34:54 PM
Vamir ponders the Fey's words, "I have only those things of nature, unfortunately if they leave me they will no longer work after a day or so. However, I do have a few loose scales from that dragon we fought, and some herbs I have foraged here and there."
DM Tanner Monday May 18th, 2020 11:59:18 PM
Rhiaowiok waits patiently as the party discusses.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Tuesday May 19th, 2020 7:09:48 AM
Armand nods to the others, "Okay, I have a plan, nothing I'm going to say is a lie, but they don't necessarily go together." He winks at them, "Hopefully you'll understand. Well here goes."
He walks over to Rhiaowiok and bows. "Your majesty, I am a cleric of Gargul, and as you know part of our responsibilities are to assist people in working through the grief of their loved ones passing." He pauses as if considering a great deal. Then he pulls out Caver's gift. "This is a Masterwork Rhinoceros Horn Lyre. It was given to me by Carver before he..." dramatic pause and intake of breath. "before, he passed from our group. It is all that I have to remember him." He presents the gift and lays it on the ground before Rhiaowiok.
Armand wipes at his eye and then pulls out from his efficient quiver. "And this is a masterwork staff carved from the bone of a dragon. It was to remind me of those that we lost after the battle with that evil dragon..." deep intake of breath, "Rattlebones was a unique Minotaur, he will be missed."
He wonders briefly it the others have anything of 'value' they wish to add.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, Tuesday May 19th, 2020 1:22:03 PM
Neshi steps forward reaching into his haversack and pulling out a very old, worn, plain looking dagger with a simple leather wrapped hilt. It has obviously been sharpened for many many years as there is a bit of a waver to the edge making it no longer an even edge but slightly concave.
I would add one of the last things I have of my father's. This was the first dagger he was given as a young man and he passed it to me as I was younger as my first dagger...he trails off as he lays it next to Armand's offerings
Stepping back Neshi waits with the others.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 Tuesday May 19th, 2020 6:46:37 PM
Owen enjoys Armand's stretching of the truth, but worries that the fey creature will see through it.
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up Tuesday May 19th, 2020 6:56:24 PM
'Osul struggles with a thought of something to give.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Tuesday May 19th, 2020 8:06:58 PM
Vamir looks in his pouch, and then ahead at the Fey, "I have not much to offer, but I do offer this vital I created, and contained within an herbal infusion that may remove a curse. Now if it is to be used it will before morning breaks, or it's magic is no good." Vamir lays the wooden vial with the rest of the objects and waits.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Tuesday May 19th, 2020 9:31:59 PM "I have this pure white silk rope that has saved me from many close encounters. It is dear to me, but I will part with it as a lasting gift commemorating our meeting," Elyngael lays the gleaming rope atop the other objects and backs away. She glances at the others ready for flight or fight whatever happens next.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 Tuesday May 19th, 2020 11:17:43 PM
Atlas thinks for a moment, then approaches and lays down a leather pouch, "These are my lucky caltrops, blessed by the monks that took me in. They have been with me from the first day of my adventuring. May their luck be passed on to you, especially their luck with apes and baboons. They can be vicious in these parts when they team up."
DM Tanner Wednesday May 20th, 2020 2:48:56 AM
Rhiaowiok rumbles in satisfaction. "Verily, these gifts doth please The King That Is To Come. Thou art wise in thy dealings." The tunche gathers the items and touches a hand to his chest (or the closest approximation). "Whatsoever thou set thine hand to accomplish, it shall surely be done. Go with the blessings of King Rhiaowiok. Thou art welcome in mine kingdom." The tunche turns and treads into the forest on his three legs, making loud rumbles with each footstep now that stealth is unnecessary.
After a minute or so, any lingering sound passes and the night is still.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP:99/99 spell resistance energy resistance, Wednesday May 20th, 2020 7:31:31 AM
"Well, I expect we will have to deal with that/him sometime in the future." Neshi says as he watches the tunche disappear into the forest. I just hope it is later rather than sooner.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 Wednesday May 20th, 2020 3:54:24 PM
Owen sighs in relief as the creature leaves.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday May 20th, 2020 5:36:06 PM "I agree Neshi, but one problem at a time. I'm not sure if Queen Maab or the Culverwood actually needs help though, I mean after all we're talking about orders of abilities here." Armand looks around. "Well there's still some time left on our watch if anyone still needs some rest."
Armand looks around. "For breakfast I was thinking of casting Heroes Feast. It will give us some befits for the foreseeable day."
'Osul(Graham) AC:19 (T:14, FF:15), CMD:26, Saves:(F:9/R:8/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, L.Lord:13/13, S.Burst:10/10, Fly:120', 50' up Wednesday May 20th, 2020 7:16:14 PM "The Wood can always use help, and it is an honor to be called upon."
"But Heroes Feast sounds good."
"And isn't it good to have discussion win out?"
'Osul's meditations with The Wood were going to be interesting enough before this.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing Wednesday May 20th, 2020 7:43:48 PM
Vamir watches the Fey stride away, "That was ....interesting to say the least. I think a Hero's Feast is a fantastic idea. I will take the remaining g time and brew another herbal infusion of remove curse while we wait."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Wednesday May 20th, 2020 9:43:37 PM
Elyngael remains motionless until the last noise of the departing fey has diminished. She runs to Brawn and startles him with a big hug and scruff of his fur. "We did it! We used our brains and common sense and it worked! Armand a Hero's Feast is indeed called for - my appetite has returned something fierce! Then I want to leave this place and never see giant talking trees again," Elyngael is energized and gathers the group together to share Armand's bounty.
DM Tanner Wednesday May 20th, 2020 11:49:05 PM
King Rhiaowiok disappears into the forest shadows. Portentously.
OOC: You each gain 5,000xp for resolving the encounter diplomatically. :)
The party is able to rest until morning and celebrate with a heroes feast before continuing their journey. Despite the occasional inconvenience of difficult terrain, the rest of your journey is largely uneventful.
By mid-afternoon, you see the parapets of the stronghold looming above the trees. But wait... there weren't parapets before. Wasn't it a hedge? The Wardens discover that the giant hedge wall has been replaced by a stone wall with a moat and drawbridge, currently drawn and closed. There is a large clearing in front of the stronghold, and wisps of smoke from a small fire drift lazily upward from a small guard shack on the near side of the moat. You are approximately 200 yards away and still in the cover of the woods.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 17 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 161/164 Thursday May 21st, 2020 12:36:29 AM
Atlas spends most of the evening and morning grumbling about letting that...thing, go. Saying over and over again, "That thing is going to be trouble for the people of this world and we had a chance to stop it now." He's not completely reasonable in his arguement, not for once thinking that they couldn't defeat it. "I had my lucky cultrops, how could we lose?" He gives a wink and a chuckle at that statement.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 101/101; CMD: 20 Thursday May 21st, 2020 2:53:55 PM
Owen looks up at the new moat and parapet. "It's a good thing I've learned Stone Shape since we were here last."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d8=4 ; Thursday May 21st, 2020 5:51:40 PM
Armand looks over the change of scenery. "Should we send someone to check the guard house 'quietly'?"
Heroes Feast on-going effects for everyone 10 temporary hit points (d8+1/2 caster levels) +1 on attack rolls and will saves. +4 fort saves on poisons +4 will saves vs fear
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