DM Jeremy Friday August 21st, 2020 8:17:46 AM
From a distance, Osul makes out, "___ _____ ________ __ talking, ___ we ____ understand ____ ___ saying!" As the Wardens, minus Neshi, converge on Miles and Folbre, Folbre hearing their arrival, says, "We should find a quiet pace to talk for a moment", and suggests the Triple T which is right next door and currently mostly empty. Miles says he'll alert Neshi and meet them there.
When everyone is present, Miles introduces the guard, "This gentleman it Bryan, and he was stationed at the Tree's offspring. He has an unusual tale, and I'm hoping you can unravel it." "Thank Pantheon your here", Bryan begins, "I'm certain the Tree Wardens can unravel this enigma!" Bryan than says the following:
"I know this may seem odd, but then again we live in the Tree of Parting, so odd is kinda our normal, but the Tree’s Offspring is talking! It’s speaking a language we don’t understand, but it is most definitely talking! I know that some of you may have heard that the Tree’s tree, as we guards call it, randomly made noises that resemble speech, but now there is no doubt that it is trying to communicate! Maybe you guys know the language being used?"
Spaz's Gift 1/6
'Osul(Graham) AC:14 (T:13, FF:11), CMD:24, Saves:(F:12/R:7/W:16, RNL), HP:109/116, Wildshape(XVI):4/8, Lightning Lord:4/14, Storm Burst:8/10 Friday August 21st, 2020 11:01:30 AM
'Osul asks Bryan, "Can you repeat some of the words or noises it has made?"
After everyone has a chance to respond, he adds, "There should be plenty of opportunity to slip away un-noticed during the celebrations. It is just a mile away."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP: 83/99 spell resistance energy resistance,mage armor, stone skin, bear's endurance Saturday August 22nd, 2020 12:12:44 PM
After Miles gets his attention, Neshi hurries over to join his compatriots in hearing the guard's report.
"Hmm, well, I guess vacation is over for us ladies and Gentlemen."
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Saturday August 22nd, 2020 2:21:08 PM "Hmm, Well I think we have fairly wide breadth of language understanding. Also I do have a spell that will enable me to understand almost any spoken language. Alas that does not work two ways as there's is another spell that allows you to speak any language and I did not pray for that one today." Armand shrugs. "At least we can get started. Perhaps a speak with plants spell from the Druid could be useful as well."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Sunday August 23rd, 2020 5:42:27 PM
Elyngael walks with the rest of the Wardens and add,"I heard the Tree's Offspring talking. It was in my mind, and I didn't understand it, but I can try to say it aloud,". Elyngael stops, closes her eyes and concentrates on what she heard.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 103/107 Ritual of Warding, Ritual of Spiritual Healing, Heros Feast, Hide from Undead, Flying Broom, d20+20=35 ; Sunday August 23rd, 2020 9:08:31 PM
Vamir listens to Bryan, and then each person's suggestions. "I think we should see I'd Elyngael can remember what the Tree's Offspring was saying and then go check on them ourselves. I can speak with all plants as necessary, and can cast comprehend languages. Between all of us we can get an idea of what has changed, or figure out what needs to be done in the morning." Vamir reaches out telepathically to Melzat, "Melzat will you please carefully disengage from the party, and meet us at the Tree's Offspring. Just keep an eye on everything until we get there please." Vamir turns to the rest of the party, "Melzat is on his way to keep an eye on the Tree's Offspring until we can get there ourselves. Neshi, I do believe you are correct." Vamir racks his brain trying to recall if he has heard anything like this before. (Knowledge Nature 35)
Melzat carefully exits the party and heads to the Tree's Offspring.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20; Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin Sunday August 23rd, 2020 9:38:53 PM
OoC: I'll be out of town for about a week starting on Wednesday. Would someone be willing to sub for me?
IC: Owen is excited to see what the sapling has to say. Maybe the Wardens can learn its language, if they don't know it already. He brings Simon and Isabel along as the Wardens check it out.
DM Jeremy Monday August 24th, 2020 6:17:13 AM
Osul asks Bryan if he could try to emulate some of the words, or inflections pronounced by the Tree's offspring, as Elyngael tries to remember the sound of the words, or more accurately the sounds, she heard in her head, when she last saw the Tree's offspring, but the words, were incoherent, almost like baby talk, back then. With either the use of magic, or their fairly abundant list of known languages, the Warden's are certain they can ascertain what the Tree's Offspring is saying. Vamir sends Melzat ahead just in case, though he is pretty sure this is the first time he has ever heard of a talking tree, but then its sire is The Tree of Parting, so unusual is to be expected. Owen decides that his family should see a talking tree, which I agree would be something to behold if true.
Bryan tries his best to emulate what the talking tree is saying, and even though linguistics is not his forte, it seems familiar, maybe Sylvan or Elven. It would be hard to say for sure without hearing it yourselves.
Folbre says, "Why don't you guys head out to the Tree's Offspring, Miles and I need to stay here, as we don't want to cause a commotion during the festivities, if there is no need, and I feel you are better equipped to deal with this situation anyway. I ask that you act nonchalant, and maybe leave the festival in a natural fashion, as though you were just heading home for whatever reason, no more than two at a time, taking different routes, again I don't want undue alarm to ruin this much-needed and well-deserved celebration.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Monday August 24th, 2020 5:27:06 PM
Armand will take his time and walk through the Sage Hall eyeing the books and rooms. After a while he will speak to the first Sage he runs across. "This is all very good. I've been hoping to have a Sage's Guild here at the Tree for some time. Now that all the books I've been collecting have been transferred and added to what the guild has here I guess I should find a new purpose for that room." Armand will then wander off as though in deep thought making his way out of the celebratory area. If anyone tries to stop him he will mutter, "Perhaps an archery range, maybe subdivide it and make it a fit apartment for Owen and his family." and then keep walking as though he hadn't heard or seen the person trying to engage him. Once away from everyone he will cast Air Walk on himself, and step off the tree and down into foliage as he makes his way toward the sapling.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 103/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Monday August 24th, 2020 7:23:17 PM
Vamir nods at the suggestion they depart in smaller groups. The witch leaves last, and heads up to his room where he retrieves his bags, and cloak from his room. Vamir walks to the door, stops, and walks to the window where he casts Flying Broom. Vamir mounts his broom, and kicks off flying out the window. Vamir soars above the tree, avoiding as many windows and balconies as possible before flying towards the sapling. "Melzat, are you near the sapling yet? If you are can you tell me what they are saying please?"
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP: 83/99 spell resistance energy resistance,mage armor, stone skin, bear's endurance Monday August 24th, 2020 8:08:26 PM
Elyngael, could you come with me for a moment I need to talk to you about something. If she joins Neshi for a moment Neshi will lead them out of sight and then teleport them near the tree.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Monday August 24th, 2020 9:37:11 PM
Elyngael tells anyone still around, "I can speak Elven and Sylvan, but the language I heard in my head was not one of those. And, it was not much.""Folbre recommends that we go in twos, so Neshi, I'm ready to join you,"Elyngael walks to Neshi's side.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19 + RNL), HP:88/88, Wildshape(XVI):8/8, Lightning Lord:14/14, Storm Burst:13/13 Tuesday August 25th, 2020 4:29:57 AM
'Osul nods in agreement. Once confident there are no stragglers, he heads towards their home, past their home to the outer branches, takes on the shape of an eagle, and flies a long arc to the young tree (formal name pending), landing nearby and resuming human form.
DM Jeremy Tuesday August 25th, 2020 5:45:37 AM
Everyone makes a subtle exit, as per Folbre's suggestion, and Vamir asks Melzat if he had arrived yet. The plant companion answers yes, and says the tree is most defiantly talking but it isn't speaking common. (Witch's familiar's know one language of the players choice, and since you already established Melzat knows common, unless you put a rank in linguistics for him and learned the appropriate language, he wouldn't understand whats being said. I looked and noticed you don't have any skills for Melzat listed.)
When everyone arrives they discover that the tree is in fact speaking Sylvan. and he is repeatedly saying, Highlight to display spoiler: {"If anyone can understand me please respond, I need to talk to someone!"}
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19 + RNL), HP:88/88, Wildshape(XVI):8/8, Lightning Lord:14/14, Storm Burst:13/13 Tuesday August 25th, 2020 8:22:43 AM
'Osul lets the tree know (in Sylvan) that several of those present can understand the words, and until we get a better option. 'Osul (in Common) lets the wardens (and family) that don't know Sylvan that know that the tree wants to be heard and converse, and that he will translate as best he can, and until we get a better option.
He gets comfortable, leaning on his quarterstaff.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet d20+7=9 ; Tuesday August 25th, 2020 5:31:38 PM "Well good 'Osul. You are elected translator. Let's see what it wants." Armand then looks around to judge the Tree's size as well as check the surrounding area. Perception 9 (d20+7), ohh look at that shiny rock.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP: 83/99 spell resistance energy resistance,mage armor, stone skin, bear's endurance Tuesday August 25th, 2020 7:48:41 PM
Neshi and Elyngael pop in a couple hundred feet from the tree and Neshi begins the stroll up to the tree just as Osul is explaining that he can translate for those who don't speak sylvan, which lets Neshi breathe a sigh of relief.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, d20+22=40 ; d20+20=32 ; Tuesday August 25th, 2020 7:55:14 PM
Vamir softly lands and stops his broom away. After hearing, and understanding the language being spoken Vqmir turns to Osul, "Has he responded to you?" Vamir looks around to see if the ground has changed or if there are any strange footprints. (Perception 40 Survival 32)
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Tuesday August 25th, 2020 9:36:55 PM "I speak Sylvan little Tree. What shall I call you? I will be glad to help you any way I can," Elyngael speaks in Sylvan much to everyone's astonishment, since they've been ignoring her assertion that she does indeed speak Sylvan.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20; Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin Tuesday August 25th, 2020 11:24:10 PM
Owen waits to hear how the sapling responds, as he also speaks Sylvan.
DM Jeremy Wednesday August 26th, 2020 5:57:47 AM
With everyone gathered around the Tree's Offspring, which is now taller than a two story house, the remaining guard is staring at the tree doing his best to understand, but coming up short. When Osul offers to translate, and Elyngael asks the tree's name, the tree responds:
"Thank Eberyon and Maab finally someone who I can communicate with, and not only that, but the very people I need to talk to! My name, elf maiden, is Longbranch, son of Deeproot, whom you call the Tree of Parting, and though I am short for my kind, and especially compared to my father, I wouldn't say I'm little." Longbranch lets out a chuckle at this point, than his voice goes very serious. "Tree Wardens, there are two things I need to tell you. These two things are significant, but just how they will affect the future is beyond me. First, after much discussion with my father, via a root connection we share, we have decided that I will be leaving this place to join my father's people in the Culver Grove, deep in the heart of the Culverwood. According to my father, it is for my protection, for reasons you are soon to witness, however I do wish to meet my kin so I go willingly. Second, again, after much discussion, we feel it is time for my sister to be born, though we don't feel that the Wold is the best place for her. Are you willing to travel to the Wold's Cradle to plant her seed in the appropriate location?'
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19 + RNL), HP:88/88, Wildshape(XVI):8/8, Lightning Lord:14/14, Storm Burst:13/13 Wednesday August 26th, 2020 8:03:14 AM
'Osul is about to respond to Vamir when the tree speaks. If the... Longbranch hasn't just switched to Common, 'Osul translates, and then pauses for responses, and to consider his own.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP: 83/99 spell resistance energy resistance,mage armor, stone skin, bear's endurance Wednesday August 26th, 2020 8:15:51 AM
Neshi listens to the translation of what Longbranch is saying and a look of near reverence, mixed with s bit of trepidation and fear, comes across The Wemic's face. For a moment he looks like he is going cry, jump for joy,and scream, but Neshi manages to control his physical expressions of his emotions and turns to the tree.
"You are asking us to travel to the the beginning of the Wold, to Eberyon's first creation? What have I done to blessed in such a manner? Though I know not how to get there, I would be honored to go."
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet d20+28=40 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+9=22 ; Wednesday August 26th, 2020 5:37:06 PM
Armand scratches his head. "Wold's Cradle? I'm not even sure where or what plane of existence it is on."
He tries to remember what he can about the place. Knowledge Planes 40 (d20+28) Knowledge Religion 22 (d20+22) Knowledge Geography 22 (d20+9)
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, d20+20=34 ; Wednesday August 26th, 2020 7:39:31 PM
Vamir listens to Longbranch, and responds in Sylvan, "Why do you need protection? Who or what would want to harm you? Why would they want to harm you?" Vamir awaits the reply and ponders on where the Wold's Cradle may be. (Knowledge Nature 34)
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20; Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin Wednesday August 26th, 2020 10:05:07 PM
OoC: I'll be out of town and without internet for a few days. Would someone sub for me Thursday through Monday?
IC: Owen, who came to Tree as a scholar to study it, is beyond ecstatic at Longbranch's news. He's glad that 'Osul is translating for everyone else, because Owen would be struggling to contain his excitement were he to do so.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Wednesday August 26th, 2020 10:34:31 PM "Longbranch is the son of Deeproot, our Tree! He has two missions for us. First, we must take him deep into the Culverwood to Culver Grove where he can join others of his kind," Elyngael is so excited to be talking to Deeproot at last. "Secondly, we need to figure out where the Wold's Cradle is, because we need to plant his sister there!" by now Elyngael is beyond honored and thrilled that Longbranch has shared this news.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19 + RNL), HP:88/88, Wildshape(XVI):8/8, Lightning Lord:14/14, Storm Burst:13/13 d20+6=22 ; d20+2=7 ; Thursday August 27th, 2020 4:25:57 AM "Longbranch, you said "...in the appropriate location.". Are you saying you have both determined the precise place this is to occur?", 'Osul replies in Sylvan and then translates into Common.
He also tries to be of assistance to Armand. {Aid anothers: Planes: 22, Religion: 7, and Geography: d20+5 - it refuses to roll - Roll Dice Error loading XML document (parsererror, undefined,[object XMLHttpRequest])}
DM Jeremy Thursday August 27th, 2020 6:04:23 AM
Even if they don't know the exact history, Vamir, Osul and Armand know that the Wold was built on top of Eberyon's creation, AKA the Wold's Cradle. DC 20 Knowledge History Highlight to display spoiler: {The Jericho created the Wold on top of Eberyon's original creation, while Eberyon was in his long sleep, thus the name Wold's Cradle. when he was awakened by the Woldian elves, he found his creation covered by another larger creation, he was furious and went on a rampage, and almost conquered the Wold, but the Hero's of the Wold were able to come together to defeat him and forced him to choose between redemption or death. Eberyon chose redemption, and has since become the helpful immortal power we know and love today.}
Longbranch chuckles, "Elf maiden, you confuse my words, I will travel to the Culver Grove by myself. To be truthful, I'm not sure what reception you Tree Wardens would receive, as the keepers of the grove are rather protective, so it's best I go alone. The reason I need protection master elf, is the same way you are to travel to the Cradle of the Wold, master wemic. I can create vortexes that connect the Wold with the Wold's Cradle, and as I'm sure you are aware, there are those who would exploit such an ability. When I say for my protection, I'm not so much concerned about myself, as I am about what my gift could do if I was forced to use it for the wrong people. Master druid, Father and I know that my sister should be planted in the Wold's Cradle, but she will direct you where you should go. When in the Cradle, if you hold her seed, you she will guide you to the correct location. Are you ready to go or do you need to gather your gear? I can wait a bit longer if needed, but I wish to depart as soon as possible.
OOC... Could someone cover for Weston/Owen for a few days.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet d20+20=40 ; Thursday August 27th, 2020 5:24:46 PM
Knowledge History 40 (d20+20) Though that still doesn't answer my original question, which is why in the last post I rolled knowledge planes and geography. Is it a physical place on this world, or is it some sort of demi-plane or conjoined plane.
Armand tries to follow along with the translations of the young tree. "Vortexes? Is that some form of teleport? I would think we may want to get a few provisions if we're going on a trip again."
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19 + RNL), HP:88/88, Wildshape(XVI):8/8, Lightning Lord:14/14, Storm Burst:13/13 d20+43=52 ; Thursday August 27th, 2020 6:15:34 PM "Armand, could bring me up to speed on the Wold's Cradle, while we go grab what we need?", 'Osul asks in common. "Nothing in my meditations this morning indicated ... my spells are more geared towards fixing things, but hopefully I can stil be useful."
He takes a few moments to assess the weather ahead, in case there is a need to warn someone (like James to pass on) at The Tree, and then heads off to grab what needs grabbing. {Toros' Taurs Try, Survival(Weather Forecast):52 - 8 days}
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Thursday August 27th, 2020 8:02:49 PM
Vamir shakes his head softly, he was hoping for a bit more time to relax, and get to know the few witches arriving as of late. "I have all of my gear with me, and of course Melzat is always ready. We will stay here with Longbranch and wait until we are all ready." Vamir checks his gear, pockets, pouches and bags before settling between Melzat and Longbranch.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells.
Posting for Owen Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Thursday August 27th, 2020 8:10:58 PM
Owen listens intently to Longbranch, the frown at the corners of his lips barely noticeable. Owen looks around at the others, "I know Longbranch says we must leave quickly, but I must retrieve my gear, and more importantly tell my family I am leaving. I will be back shortly. "
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP: 83/99 spell resistance energy resistance,mage armor, stone skin, bear's endurance Thursday August 27th, 2020 8:58:49 PM
I agree we do need to get our things and make other arrangements but I am sure we could be back In the morning and ready to go.... If we use the boots we kept we can get us all here and not have to use any of our spells. Particularly if we could shrink brawn down a bit.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Thursday August 27th, 2020 9:50:43 PM "Brawn and I can be ready to leave within the hour," Elyngael is always ready to travel having grown up on the road.
DM Jeremy Friday August 28th, 2020 6:01:07 AM
This is how Jerry and Cazyle explained it to me: In the Wold, there is no one fey realm per say, but a multitude of pocket dimension fey realms, with the exception of the Wold's Cradle, which was Eberyon's creation predating the Wold, and as such, is not a pocket dimension. It is a physical location, but due to the fact that it is under the Wold, which is a flat planet, extra dimensional travel such as a plane shift spell ECT, is required to get there. So basically it is both a physical location, and an extra dimensional plane all at once. I hope that makes sense, as I'm not sure how to explain it better.
Armand ask if a vortex is a type of Teleport to which Longbranch answers, "I suppose you could say that, but in this case it will transport you from here to the Cradle." Osul checks the weather, and is pretty sure that it should be fair weather for the next few days, with slight chances of rain, but nothing is indicating sever weather. He is concerned about his current spell list, and asks Armand if he knows the history of the Wold's Cradle. Vamir and Melzat are ready to go. Owen needs to grab his gear, and say good bye to his family, Neshi suggest waiting until the morning, due to the need to retrieve equipment. Elyngael and Brawn can be ready within an hour.
"I can wait until the morning if that is what you wish, I wouldn't want to drop you into a potentially hostile territory unprepared." Longbranch says. It is currently around 4 in the afternoon. Do our heroes head out ASAP, or do they wait for the first light?
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19 + RNL), HP:88/88, Wildshape(XVI):8/8, Lightning Lord:14/14, Storm Burst:13/13 Saturday August 29th, 2020 3:51:57 AM
'Osul stops, turns, and relays in Common followed by Sylvan, "If we are not leaving until morning then there is no need on my part to rush back to The Tree. Also, if there is some threat to Longbranch then I for one would want to bolster the guard with him until we leave. I will gather what I need around sunset, and I will meditate here before we go. Longbranch, need you open this vortex here? I also would feel more confident knowing we had at least seen you to the borders of The Wood." "Speaking of the World's Cradle, does have the same cycles as here - day, night, seasons?"
True to his word, 'Osul heads back to The Tree, advises James about the upcoming weather, hands his recently acquired (and read) book over to the Library with no fuss, gathers a few things, including the seed rock medalion, and walks back to Longbranch.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Sunday August 30th, 2020 8:34:42 AM "Yes I say we can leave by morning at the latest. I'll be able to return us because I can use Plane Shift when we are ready to return. In the meantime let's collect some supplies that we may need. Does anyone have any ideas that would be useful to bring with us?"
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:26 (22) / T(23)18 / F(21)17; HP: 83/99 spell resistance energy resistance,mage armor, stone skin, bear's endurance Sunday August 30th, 2020 9:04:16 AM
I think that leaving our place before dawn and being here at sunrise would be a grand idea. As for things to bring, ... well I would say cold iron might be a thought as we are going to the fey realm.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Sunday August 30th, 2020 5:08:28 PM "Would having too much cold iron offend them?" Elyngeal shrugs. "I'll get some more arrows."
OOC, since they are not magical I don't think I have to go to the catacombs right?
Posting for Owen Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Sunday August 30th, 2020 6:52:50 PM
Owen returns home and spends the remainder of the evening with his wife and child. Owen sleeps until dawn and returns to Longbranch with his adventuring gear.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), d20+31=37 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+23=31 ; Sunday August 30th, 2020 7:03:53 PM
Vamir sleeps soundly on the ground, confident Melzat will wake him if there appears to be trouble. The witch wakes before dawn and stretches, "Morning Melzat, how are you buddy?" Vamir nods to anyone else in the area before stretching and beginning his preparations for the day. Vamir carefully draws Woldsblood into the Wold to replenish his spells (Concentration 37 pass). Feeling the magic roll through his veins Vamir begins his rituals (Ritual of Warding 26 pass Ritual of Spiritual Healing 31 pass). Finishing up the witch smiles and bows slightly to the south.
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells.
DM Jeremy Monday August 31st, 2020 6:13:20 AM
The heroes decide to leave at first light. Osul would like to escort Longbranch to the border of the Culverwood, and even though Longbranch says it isn't needed, he welcomes the company. He admits that he isn't certain about how the day cycles compare to the Wold, but because it is attached to the Wold, or more accurately, the Wold is attached to it, he assumes the cycles would be similar in the Wold's Cradle. Everyone except Vamir and Melzat head back to the Tree to re-equip with Elyngael buying some arrows special for the occasion (Because they are non-magical they can be purchased from the Fletcher, at the Tree. Lorifir Lorhalien - Male Elf, runs the Fletcher) Some of the heroes, perhaps all, spend the night with Longbranch, and the night passes without incident.
In the morning, Those who slept at the Tree rise before dawn and meet the others and Longbranch just as the sun is rising. Watching a Tree uproot itself is a thing to behold, and as Longbranch prepares to leave, he does just that. It takes a minute or two, but the Wardens watch in amazement as all of Longbranch's roots exit the soil, and then wind together to form two massive cables, that function like legs, with a mass of roots flaring from the ends that function like feet. As he walks, the root masses actually embed themselves into the soil temporarily with each step, giving Longbranch a very stable gait.
The trip to the border of the Culverwood passes without any confrontations, and though it is now late afternoon, Longbranch informs you that he intends to travel through the night, as he doesn't require the same rest as humanoids do. As a parting gift, Longbranch offers the Warden's a one foot long, one inch thick stick, with instructions that when they are ready to return, all they have to do is snap the stick in two, and a vortex will open to bring them back to the Wold. He says, "I know you have the magical means to come home on your own, but this way you don't have to waste your magic."
Longbranch's leaves begin to flutter in what appears to be an almost spiral pattern, and what appears to be a multicolored, swirling tube appears on the ground in front of him. Longbranch says farewell, as the Wardens, one by one, step into the vortex. the trip through the vortex is like the most extreme water slide, without the water, you can imagine, twisting and turning, doing corkscrews and flips, until finally you are ejected into an unfamiliar place. Upon arrival in the Cradle the Wardens find themselves in what resembles a temperate rainforest. There is a light mist in the air, and the Wardens notice that the colors seem much more vibrant than they are used to. The browns are somehow browner, the greens greener, and the sky's the bluest blue imaginable.To the best of your knowledge, it is about the same time here as it was when you left the Wold.
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Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet d20+7=22 ; Monday August 31st, 2020 6:19:37 PM
Armand takes the proffered stick and tucks it into his efficient quiver. "Thank you. Safe journeys." he says to Longbranch.
Once vortexed, Armand looks around, wondering how this forest compares to the Culverwood. in other words are the tree's bigger, does it seem more primordial, etc. He looks around trying to size things up. Perception 22 (d20+7)
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19 + RNL), HP:88/88, Wildshape(XVI):8/8, Lightning Lord:14/14, Storm Burst:13/13 d20+43=63 ; d20+43=51 ; Monday August 31st, 2020 6:31:11 PM "There was a Spring day a few years back when all the different types of flowers of The Tree were in bloom, when every sense felt amplified somehow. This is as close as I have felt to that day since, despite the mist." "Would anyone like to carry the Seed? She is supposed to be directing us."
He tries to get his bearings {Survival - determine North}, starts looking for natural hazards {Survival: 63+Forest Walking}, and when comfortable, tries to gauge the weather ahead {Survival: 51+Forest Walking}
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), d20+22=42 ; d20+22=26 ; d20+20=32 ; Monday August 31st, 2020 7:26:32 PM
Vamir shakes his head as they are deposited in the forest. "Not the best ride I have ever had. Everyone ok?" Vamor takes a deep breath, and looks around trying to get his bearings. (Perception 42, please excuse the second roll, Knowledge Nature 32)
Ritual of Warding (Survival) Success: The coven gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Failure: The coven suffers a -1 penalty on saving throws vs spells.
Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Heal): Success: All cure spells cast by the coven are more effective; coven members roll d12’s for Cure Wounds spells instead of d8’s. Failure: The coven rolls d6’s instead of d8’s when casting cure spells.
Posting for OwenVamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Monday August 31st, 2020 7:30:13 PM
Owen lands with a thud and looks around amazed at the forest, and gasps audibly at the scenery. Owen looks around, " Well what direction do we need to go?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 d20+20=35 ; Monday August 31st, 2020 10:00:43 PM
Elyngael and Brawn spiral through the vortex and land a bit dizzy. Brawn shakes it off and rolls in the green, green grass. Elyngael looks around and takes note of the vibrant colors. She listens carefully for the sound of birds or anything familiar (perception d20+20=35).
Owen Marcellus, Posting for Owen (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20 d20+15=29 ; Monday August 31st, 2020 10:26:19 PM
OoC: I'm back! Thanks for covering, guys.
IC: Owen smiles with the bittersweet thought that Mack would have loved the trip to the Cradle. He looks around carefully to ensure that there aren't any immediate threats. Perception: 29.
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