DM Jeremy Battle Map Friday September 11th, 2020 5:54:49 AM
Osul thanks Tiny and gives him freewill to explore the Wold's Cradle, well at least for the duration the spell. he turns the statue of Rhiaowiok into a mud puddle, and then asks if there are any other loose ends they may need to deal with in the future, but to the best of your DM's knowledge, all unfinished business, other then the planting of the seed, has now been dealt with, for now anyway. Vamir reassures Melzat that he wasn't to blame, and then hooks himself up with some healing. Armand says he was about to turn the statue into something worth commemorating, in stone, but such is life. He suggests taking another reading from the seed compass which is still leading due north. Neshi wonders what may be ahead, but seems to be unable to see through the thick flora. Elyngael opts for a breather. Like Osul she wonders what blast from the past they may have to deal with next, shushing Armand before he can comment.
A day or two after the defeat of Rhiaowiok, the seed’s compass leads you out of the forest, and the Wardens find themselves standing in front of a magnificent palace, with the seed compass pointing strait ahead, right at the palace. The curious thing about the palace is that everyone who looks at it seems to have a completely different idea of what it looks like, but no matter what it looks like to the individual, all agree that it is splendid to behold. The palace doesn’t seem to have any ramparts or any defensive barriers of any kind, just a large courtyard adorned with multiple gardens meant to please the eye. There are a myriad of different fey milling about. There are pixies, nixies, satyr, fauns, dryads, and many others, all of which seem busy doing whatever it is they are supposed to be doing. The fey either don’t seem to notice the Wardens, or simply don’t care about their presence. Finally, after standing around for at least 10 minutes, a middle aged Pixie wearing coke-bottle glasses and a few streaks of grey hair along his temples, flies over to greet the Wardens. He is carrying a clipboard and keeps looking back and forth between the clipboard and the Wardens. Finally he puts down the clipboard and says, in a very matter of fact, and slightly aloof tone, “Who are you? I don’t see your likeness on my list, and so I must conclude that you don’t have an appointment to see the king. The best I can do is put you down for next Tuesday at 10:00. Will that work for you?”
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 d20+9=20 ; d20+9=27 ; Friday September 11th, 2020 8:34:50 AM
Neshi steps forward, looking at the middle aged pixie.
"Well I just had an informal conversation with him a couple of weeks ago, but we aren't actually here to see him. At least I don't think we are. We have been led here by that seed and it is supposedly leading us to the place where it is supposed to be planted. And well it is pointing right at the palace, so....." Diplomacy DC 20
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:85/88, Speed: 50' Friday September 11th, 2020 8:59:57 AM
'Osul tries to recall if and when another Tuesday might happen again. ...ever again.
*Next Tuesday at 10:00... so, after the calamity, then?*, he thinks, amongst other things, like, the palace might simply be in the way, maybe make the appointment, go around, complete the quest, return to the palace, meet the king, seek forgiveness instead of permission, and point out that despite our obviously not being from around here, we had to have our likeness recorded in order to see you sooner, and maybe have saved you from the present calamity.
"Certainly, but just how often do you get visitors who are not fey? While you consider that, may we take a walk around the grounds of the palace?"
The fact that only one fey has paid them any attention has his.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Friday September 11th, 2020 5:24:02 PM
Vamir looks around, the beauty of the gardens reminding him of his mother, and father. Realizing he is not always the most diplomatic, although not always intentionally, Vamir defers to those whom have already spoke.
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet d20+17=23 ; Friday September 11th, 2020 8:27:06 PM
Diplomacy 23 (d20+17) Armand addresses the fey. "Hello, we are the Wardens of the Tree of Parting, also known as Deeproot. More specifically, I am Armand a cleric of Gargul, that is 'Osul, Elyngael Noldoryn, Yurr’Neshi, Owen Marcellus, and Vamir Herven. We are here at his son Longbranch's request. Longbranch vortexed us here so that we could plant his sister, an acorn we have from Deeproot. I'm not sure if this is really a kingly level interlude. Perhaps it is more along the lines of the head gardener?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 d20+20=38 ; Friday September 11th, 2020 8:32:23 PM
Elyngael points at the palace. "Why are we all seeing that differently? Is is some sort of illusion?" She takes a hard look around. Perception d20+20=38
DM Jeremy Battle Map Saturday September 12th, 2020 10:46:55 AM
Osul asks for permission to walk around the palace, to which the Pixie answers, rather sharply, "Most defiantly not! The king would have my wings if I allowed such a thing!"
Neshi tries a more diplomatic approach and the pixie seems to let his guard down a bit, as he say, "Well the king did go on walk about not too long ago, so you may have bumped into him, but I haven't heard anything about a seed before, and as much as I'd love to help, my hands are tied, you know rules and all."
Vamir reminisces as he sees the beauty of the gardens.
Elyngael wonders why ever ones view of the palace is different, and tries to see through any illusions. She isn't able to see through any illusions, and the pixie tries to explain, "The king knows that every one's idea of beauty is different, and he wants everyone to enjoy the view of his palace as much as he does, so he imbued the building itself with magic that causes the building to actually look the way the viewer is most inclined to enjoy. How it works is as much a mystery to me as it is to you, but it isn't an illusion."
Armand takes the time to introduce himself and the rest of the Wardens, and gives more detail as to what their current mission is.
As Armand introduces the Wardens, the pixie begins to look the individuals over, in an almost scrutinizing way. Then as if he is thinking out loud and going over some sort of check list,he says under his breath, "A wemic, two elves, and three humans. one of the humans wears the symbol of Gargul, the wemic wears dragon scale gauntlets, one of the elves carries a bow and has a wolf companion, the other has a plant companion resembling a weeping willow. Finally seemingly satisfied with his observations, a broad smile crosses th pixie's face as he says, "Well that changes everything, the king always entertains heroic adventures, you will dine with him tonight! My name is Alfreda, follow me."
Alfreda leads the Wardens into the palace, down several hallways, and up a few flights of steps, until they enter what Alfreda calls the guest wing. There are many doors lining the excessively long hallway, and Alfreda escorts each or the Wardens to their own separate room. The rooms are large, with lavish beds and decor. Each room has a steamy bath prepared, and is furnished with the perfectly sized furnishings and baths, to make the occupants comfortable. Alfreda opens another room, and it is a sitting room, with comfortable looking chairs around a grand open hearth fireplace, with a sizable drink cabinet. Alfreda says, “A fire can be lit if you so desire, either way, this room is at your disposal, if you desire fellowship before dinner, or before turning in for the night. The bar is well stocked, I’m sure you will find whatever it is you desire there. Feel free to help yourselves, dinner will be in about 2 hours, I will return and meet you in the sitting room to escort you to the dinning hall, and the king will see you then.”
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 September 12th, 2020 4:55:11 PM
Neshi is kind of in a daze still. Not quite believing that in such a short time he would be meeting his patron, Eberyon, for a second time.
"Well, umm, Thank you Alfreda. We will await your return in 2 hours then."
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Saturday September 12th, 2020 5:37:57 PM
Armand goes into this room and takes the time to pull out his clerical vestments from his backpack and lay them out. He tries to smooth out the wrinkles. Then he takes a bath and spruces himself up. With 15 minutes left before their deadline he walks into the sitting room wearing his clerical vestments. "You know I really need to invest in some better clothing. It seems that there are repeating occasions when we are seeing someone important and all I have is my armor and street clothes."
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:85/88, Speed: 50' d20+33=34 ; d20+23=37 ; Saturday September 12th, 2020 8:14:39 PM "Thank you, Alfreda, but I meant around the grounds, around the outside of and at a respectful distance from the palace."
'Osul goes through the motions of cleaning himself and his clothes, but first he casts Air Walk on himself (duration 140 minutes). He summons a fire elemental to aid the drying (not burning) of the clothes.
He returns to the sitting room as soon as he is ready.
Does the individual room or sitting room afford any view of the outside? I guess being told something is a nice illusion goes a long way to putting minds at ease for other illusions. Does this really look like Ebyron's palace to everyone, or just a very nice prison?"
'Osul is keen to see if Alfreda returns before the Air Walk ends. If not, he looks to see or otherwise pierce the pleasant veil he feels.{Perception: 34, (trying anything) Will Save (with Resist Nature's Lure): 37}
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20 d20+25=35 ; Sunday September 13th, 2020 2:16:52 AM
Owen enjoys a long bath. He takes his time to think over the nature of the palace. Spellcraft: 35. It's marvelous, especially if it is not an illusion.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:85/88, Speed: 50' Sunday September 13th, 2020 3:24:57 AM
Errata: 'Osul wildshapes into a medium fire elemental and dries his clothes - he has plenty of time and a summoned elemental might not be around long enough to complete the task. ----- Wildshape(XVI):7/8, Lightning Lord:14/14, Storm Burst:13/13
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Sunday September 13th, 2020 8:47:48 PM
Vamir shakes his head at the furnished rooms. The witch takes a bath, and knocks most of the dust, and dirt from his clothing. Vamir and Melzat return to the sitting room, and wait for the next few hours. "How does one greet, or meet a king. The only one I have met we just ...well defeated. is there anything I shouldn't do?"
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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 Battle Map Monday September 14th, 2020 6:35:11 AM
Neshi is in like the cat who got the canary, (get it liontaur, cat, LOL. Sorry couldn't help myself) as he awaits the time to meet his patron again.
Armand takes a bath and then dons his finest duds.
Osul thanks Alfreda but explains he was referring to taking a wide path around the palace. Alfreda smiles and says, "I'm sure the king will be of great help to you, he is the king after all, and besides, he has given strict orders that any heroic adventure group that makes their way to the Cradle, and his palace must dine at his table, so you see my wings are tied, besides, I'm sure you will enjoy your stay, the king built this palace to be enjoyed, after all." He bathes himself and his clothes, then turns into a fire elemental to dry out his clothes. He looks out the window of his room and sees the direction from which the Wardens came. the view is breath taking to say the least. The window from the sitting room happens to be on the opposite side of the hall, and it overlooks a lovely courtyard, in the center of the palace. It seems a quiet place, perfect for prayer and meditation, or enjoying a good book. He can't really see what is inside the other parts of the palace, as the curtains all seem to be drawn. (Alfreda said that the palace magic wasn't an illusion, but somehow you are actually seeing the palace itself, just your interpretation of what a beautiful palace looks like) Osul doesn't see anything that would lead him to believe that trouble is a foot, nor does he feel resistance to any magics of any kind. Since Osul's airwalk lasts 140 min, he would have approximately 20 min left, assuming Alfreda is punctual.
Owen ponders the mystery of the palace's magic as he takes a long bath. If he were to cast detect magic on the place it would radiate an oppressively strong, almost over powering, magical aura, but he wouldn't detect any recognizable school. He vaguely recalls reading about similar magics in the past, but they were always on a scale beyond the scope of mortals.
Vamir cleans himself and his clothes. when he is reunited with his friends, he asks how one greets a king.
Vamir and the rest of the Wardens hear a very shy answer coming from the bar, where they see an small sized creature with yellow skin, bulging white eyes, and gangly limbs serving as bartender. (a DR 13 knowledge nature identifies him as a pech) The unassuming and obviously shy fey is dresses in a white shirt with a black vest, bow tie, and trousers. a closer look revels that the small sized fey is standing on a step stool, so he can serve at the medium sized bar. the pech answers, "Well, um, the king is um, really nice you see, and um, well, um just be yourselves, and um, I think you'll do OK. Um, I'm sorry, My name is Prisly, and I was asked to serve you at the, um, bar here, I can leave, if, um, you wish to be private."
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Monday September 14th, 2020 5:30:12 PM
Armand looks at the others as if to ask 'do we need to be alone' and shrugs his shoulders. "No thank you Prisly, I don't need anything at the moment." Armand then wanders about the room and chooses a comfortable chair in which to sit.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:85/88, Speed: 50' Monday September 14th, 2020 6:05:57 PM
'Osul responds to Armand with a similar shrug and a shake of the head.
"Prisly, thank you - I think I shall.", he replies with a smile as he walks over to the bar. "What do you recommend?" He asks the pech, before quietly shifting the conversation into Undercommon, "Tending bar in the palace is a long way from the mines and stoneworks of your kin. How did you come to be here?"
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 September 14th, 2020 6:51:56 PM
Thank you Prisly. I will have whatever it is that you recommend for my friend here, indicating Osul.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20 Monday September 14th, 2020 7:20:57 PM
Owen walks over to the bar and listens in on the conversation between 'Osul and Prisly. If the pech asks him what he'd like to drink, Owen replies in Undercommon: "Surprise me!"
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Monday September 14th, 2020 7:36:37 PM
Vamir shakes his head politely, "no thank you." Vamir's parents told him stories about eating on other planes and not being able to return.
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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 Monday September 14th, 2020 8:37:37 PM
Elyngael walks in with Brawn and looks about the room. She ventures over to Vamir. "I've been meaning to ask, what happened with Melzat?"
DM Jeremy Battle Map Tuesday September 15th, 2020 6:23:19 AM
Armand, Vamir, and Elyngael are disinclined to partake of a pre-dinner cocktail, but Osul, Neshi, and Owen are all in asking Prisly to, as Owen put it, "surprise them". Before he starts mixing their drinks he attempts to answer Osul's question, and in so doing, he becomes even more shy and maybe even a bit embarrassed. He says "Well you see sir, Um, I've, well, um, never been much good at mining", as he drops his head in shame. He looks up then quickly and exuberantly adds, "I tried real hard though!", but then his head drops again as he says, "But, um, well ya see, I just couldn't stop making mistakes." He looks up again, this time with a little twinkle in his bulging white eyes, and joy in his voice, "But then the king heard of my plight and he asked me to come and work at his palace, and it turns out I have a knack for mixing drinks!"
As Elyngael asks Vamir about Melzat's growth spurt, Prisly goes to work mixing drinks for Owen, Osul, and Neshi. The pech thinks for a moment, then says as if thinking out loud, "I wish I knew what Chef was preparing, that would making paring the cocktail easier.". Then a look of inspiration crosses his face as goes to work in earnest. The fey puts on quite a show as he twirls glasses and flips shakers, adding some of this and some of that. Finally he slides three glasses filled with a dark red concoction, down the bar, where they stop perfectly in front of the intended customer. With a broad smile the pech explains that he started with a spirit distilled from a berry called a haloberry, that only grows on certain mountains in the Cradle. He goes on to say that he added some bitters made from the root of the cinnadrome tree, which grows in the Cradle's temprate rain forest, and the juice of a fresh squeezed dragon orange, an orange native to the Cradle, that resembles a blood orange. for a garnish he added a fresh haloberry which looks like a bright red grape, about an inch and a half in diameter, with a ring protruding around the middle. The drink is both sweet and dry at the same time, with fruity notes, but the fruits are like nothing you've ever tasted, and don't over power the balance of the drink. In short it is one of the finest cocktails you've ever tasted. The haloberry garnish, if eaten tastes like a cross between a raspberry, strawberry and blueberry.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:85/88, Speed: 50' Tuesday September 15th, 2020 8:33:23 AM
'Osul is thoroughly impressed with Prisly's drink mixing and the drink itself. "You just made that up from scratch? You really do have a gift!", and after another sip he adds, "You really ought to to give this a name. I think it is going to be popular, given the chance. Thank you Prisly!"
He makes a point of remembering to ask the King about possibly bringing some fruit, seeds, or seedlings home with them.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20 Tuesday September 15th, 2020 12:39:46 PM
Owen savors the cocktail and adds his praise to 'Osul's.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Tuesday September 15th, 2020 5:26:49 PM
Armand takes some time to pen down some notes in his journal about the Cradle.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Tuesday September 15th, 2020 7:57:18 PM
Vampire watches Prisly mix, and create his concoction. The process is so very similar to potion making that the witch is hard pressed to look away until he hears Elyngael's question. "When we got back to the tree I was having, for want of a better term, a question of faith. I went into tree form and attempted to reach out to Queen Maab but was unsuccessful. However, the Chrome's of the South reached out to me. We talked for a long while, and came to an agreement. I came out of tree form to sign our contract. As that began to happen, my cauldron began to shake violently on my belt. Melzat grabbed the cauldron and ran away before I could stop him. As he ran the caldron exploded and in that process you see what happened. Melzat grew extremely large and has become more of a guardian than a simple companion. We are still trying to figure out exactly how this occurred but he is happier than I have ever seen him." Vamir laughs softly, "The first day he grew he nearly sat on a half line, qnd i can't count the number of times he has knocked me over not realizing his size and strength."
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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.
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 September 15th, 2020 8:14:33 PM
Neshi takes a sip and echos his companions sentiments about the drink.
Prisly, you are most definitely a gem....
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Tuesday September 15th, 2020 8:41:55 PM
Elyngael scratches her head. "Does that mean you can't do your scrying thing anymore, since you have no cauldron? What about armor for Melzat, could he wear barding like Brawn?"
[i]OOC, I'm not sure how your animal companion works, as a Ranger, Brawn is 3 levels below me. How is Melzat the same as you if you are split class?[/b]
DM Jeremy Battle Map Wednesday September 16th, 2020 6:13:56 AM OOC... Allow me to answer the question about how Melzat is the same level as Vamir. at 1st level, Bloodwitches get to choose between a magical cauldron or an intelligent animal companion, which they call a witches familiar. (BTW witches familiars have an int of 8 and can speak one language, which is why Melzat has the gift of speech) Greenmages gain a plant companion at level 5 which shares the Greenmages level, and as per the write up stacks with any animal companion levels gained from another class.
Wade originally took the cauldron, but after playing for awhile, and especially after we lost Atlas, He decided he wanted Melzat to be able to take on a more front line role, so we did some minor PC surgery, and merged Melzat with the cauldron, effectively exchanging the cauldron for a witches familiar, so that the companion levels, int, and gift of speech could stack.
Armand does some journaling, as the Vamir explains the circumstances that lead up to Melzat's transformation. Elyngael wonders if Vamir will be able to scry anymore after the loss of his cauldron. Neshi, Osul, and Owen each take the time to praise Prisly for his amazing skills as a mixologist, with Osul suggesting he name the drink he created. The pech is beaming with delight at the compliments, but his bashfulness gets the better of him, and all he can say is a shy, "I'm glad you liked it."
At that moment, Afreda returns, promptly at the 2 hour mark, and leads them through the palace to the dinning hall. The dining hall is magnificently adorned in living decor. Instead of wall hangings, there are what appears to be multiple varieties of ivy completely covering the walls. These ivies are not like anything you have seen before, as some have golden leaves, and some have silver leaves. There are also leaves in vibrant shades of red, blue, purple, and of course green. The room is furnished with 2 long gilded tables extending the length of the hall and one shorter table, of the same gilded design, at the head of the room, opposite the elaborate carved double door that opens into the room. Seated at the long tables are a myriad of fey, some of which you remember from your arrival, but there seems to be many more than you saw milling about the courtyard earlier. Sitting in the center of the smaller table is the king himself, who everyone immediately recognizes him as, none other than, Eberyon, king of the fey! Alfreda leads the Wardens to the head table, bows before the immortal power, and says, "Your majesty, may I present the Wardens of the Tree of Parting!"
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:85/88, Speed: 50' Wednesday September 16th, 2020 8:43:57 AM
'Osul bows deferentially, before wondering to himself if they are all seeing the same Fey King Eberyon.
He leaves the talking to 'Neshi. He would not wish to get between a fellow Warden and their Immortal Power. He is glad to see the long room so well attended.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Wednesday September 16th, 2020 6:38:56 PM
Elyngael stands in awe of the room, the fey not so much, but the kind definitely. Privately she tries to remember if elves in general are beholding to Eberyon in any way.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet d20+13=21 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+17=22 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 6:43:39 PM
Armand contemplates how best to address the king. Knowledge Nobility 21 (d20+12) Knowledge Religion 33 (d20+18)
"Your Majesty, forgive our intrution we were lead here by following directions from Longbranch, son of Deeproot. Longbranch conveyed us here to plant his sister so that she may grow in safety." Diplomacy 22 (d20+17)
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), d20+14=27 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 8:00:03 PM "No I can still scry, I just bought a mirror, and a smaller cauldron for brewing potions and such. As for boarding, I am not sure to be honest with you. Melzat is a plant and I am not sure how that would work." Vamir continues talking with Elygael until they are summoned. As they walk down the hallways Vamir's eyes widen at the ivy and plants ( Herbalism 27). The witch can't help but wonder if he would be allowed to take a few cuttings.
As they walk into the room Vamir bows, not sure of what to do next. Melzat copies his person a bit more clumsily.
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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 Wednesday September 16th, 2020 8:05:36 PM
Owen bows before King Eberyon and follows Armand's lead.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Thursday September 17th, 2020 6:33:44 AM
Everyone shows due respect to the King of the Fey. Elyngael wonders if her people are beholden to Eberyon, but elves are no more beholden to him then any other god or power. If anything, he is beholden to them, since it was the elves that decided to wake him from his long slumber. Vamir wonders if he could take any cuttings from the amazing ivies, and realizes that though they wouldn't grow to the magnitude and splendor you see here, back in the Wold they may make an unusual and lovely small house plant, as well as living reminder of ones time spent in the Wold's Cradle. Armand remembers that Eberyon prefers an honest and strait forward form of discourse. He also knows that since his reform, he finds pleasure in helping the noble races, and in particular, heroes. As such, he shares the Warden's quest with the king of the Fey.
"Intrusion? Nonsense! All Heroes of the Wold are welcome in my home and at my board. Please rise my friends, and thank you Alfreda, you may take your seat if you desire" Alfreda thanks his king, stands erect, and then flies over to an empty chair, at one of the two long tables. Sitting next to him is Prisly, and a male Faun wearing a chef's hat. Seeing that gives the impression that even the servants of the court are welcome at Eberyon's table , and after a quick examination, you see that many of the assembled fey are wearing in fact various occupational uniforms.
Eberyon says, "Let us talk more about your quest, after we sup, for my people are assembled, the food is hot, and I'm sure you hunger". "Please join me at my table!", he says indicating the head table, offering the seats on either side of him to the Wardens, and to Vamir and Elyngael he says, "Your heroic companions are welcome as well", and then he whispers, with a chuckle, in Vamir's ear, "My wife wasn't very pleased with you, when you left her patronage, but worry not, she has gotten over the loss, and has even mentioned to me that the Crones of the South was probably a better fit for you anyway."
After the Wardens have taken their seats, Eberyon stands to address his people. "Tonight we are blessed to share our hall with the Wardens of the Tree of Parting, and so tonight we dine in their honor!" Turning to the faun in the chef's hat, Eberyon asks, "Is the meal ready?"Yes your highness!" the faun answers, then with a clap of his hands, the faun shouts out, "Bring in the food, our king and his guests hunger!"
No sooner did the faun sit down, and a side door opened, allowing a train of servants to enter, each carrying a platter of something tasty. There is a variety of succulent meats, as well as many fruits you have never seen before, each as tasty as the next. There is also amazing, fresh from the oven bread, served with fresh churned butter and honey, as well as a variety of vegetables, each cooked to perfection. As soon as the servants set down their platters they also found seats at the table. Eberyon turns to the Wardens and says, "We have but two rules as we dine in my hall, and that is eat your fill, and enjoy yourself. Don't worry, your quest can wait until after we've supped."
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 September 17th, 2020 7:54:43 AM
(OOC: sorry for the missed post. I am dealing with a very ill twelve year old dog companion.)
When Alfreda arrives, Neshi is quickly ready to go and almost seems giddy. as the make their way to dinner his eyes aye taking in everything darting from place to place, trying to imprint all that he sees into his mind.
When led into the dining room to Eberyon himself, Neshi's demeanor changes suddenly to one of a much more serious vein.
Giving a deferential bow accompanied by a "Your Majesty," Neshi is content to let Armand so the speaking for now.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:85/88, Speed: 50' Thursday September 17th, 2020 9:00:13 AM
'Osul encourages his friends to seats before taking his own.
He talks and listens, laughs and eats. As the feast progresses he is thankful that 'Neshi can spend time in conversation, face-to-face with Eberyon.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20 Thursday September 17th, 2020 11:50:03 AM
Owen thoroughly enjoys the dinner. He tells stories of the Warden's adventures to the fey around him, and hopes to hear stories of their own in return.
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 September 17th, 2020 1:59:33 PM
As the food is served, Neshi is not shy about trying things and tastes just about everything occasionally going back for a second serving of things he particularly enjoyed. In between eating, he turns to Eberyon.
"So your majesty, I assume you are aware that we came across Rhiaowiok on our journey here?"
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Thursday September 17th, 2020 5:34:50 PM
Armand sits and eats drinking only water, maybe a fruit juice. He follows up on Neshi's query. "Yes your Majesty, I found it interesting that a Trunche was in your kingdom. Unfortunately he insisted on doing battle with us and well, he's now a pile of mud."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Thursday September 17th, 2020 6:00:26 PM
Elyngael finds a place to sit where she can watch the room. She wants to get a sense of how the fey are acting, if there are any groups forming, etc. She eats a lot and tosses a lot of meat to Brawn.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Thursday September 17th, 2020 7:55:20 PM
Vamir walks over towards the table and sits next to Eberyon. The witch blushes when Queen Maab is mentioned, "I truly meant no disrespect, and I will always have love for the queen in my heart, but there was something missing. Please give her my warmest wishes." Vamir tries to resist eating but the aromas get the best of him.
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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 Battle Map Friday September 18th, 2020 5:56:30 AM
The Wardens take there seats, and Vamir assures Eberyon that he meant no disrespect to Queen Maab and still holds her in the highest of regards. He even asks that the king sends his regards to his queen. Eberyon lets out a mighty roar of a laugh, and slaps the elf on the back in a friendly matter then says, "I will do that my friend!" Owen shares stories of the Wardens adventures, and in return, the fey share stories about life in the Cradle. Elyngael observes that the fey in this room all seem to get along well with no obvious clicks to be seen. She is pretty sure though it's because this particular group of fey spend much of their time together working in the palace, and not because there is harmony among the fey races. When Neshi presents himself before the king, Eberyon say, "Well met again, my friend I hope that your gift is serving you well?" When Neshi and Armand bring up Rhiaowiok, Eberyon says, "It should be no surprise to discover a tunche, one of my fey creations here in the Wold's Cradle, but that particular rascal, has been a rebellious lot for a while now. It surprises me not that he would attack you, and I assume blame you for his forceful return, to the Cradle, at Spaz's hand. He got what he was owed, and nothing else. Speaking of Spaz, I wish that beastkin was here, as I'm sure he would have loved to see you Wardens again. He couldn't stop talking about you, then again, he rarely stops talking, or slows down when he is talking, but he is a goodly sort. There is a reason he is the lord of his kind after all, and a well-beloved lord at that."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20 Friday September 18th, 2020 9:21:53 AM
Owen replies to King Eberyon: "We were certainly thankful for Spaz' gift during our fight with the lich."
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Friday September 18th, 2020 8:15:06 PM
Armand is slightly at a loss of how to proceed. "Your majesty I"m not sure if Alfreda informed you but we were sent here to try and find a place to plant this acorn."[b] He nudges 'Osul to have him show the acorn. [b]"It is the daughter of Deeproots and her brother Longbranch sent us here to find a safe place for her to grow."
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:85/88, Speed: 50' Saturday September 19th, 2020 9:31:34 AM
'Osul follows Armand's lead. "Your majesty, the seed knows where it needs to go. It was leading us directly into the palace, but we are still unclear if the destination is within the palace, within the grounds, or somewhere beyond both." He holds the seed in his palm, and looks for the indicative arrow. He describes the direction in terms of where on the walls of the hall it directs.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Saturday September 19th, 2020 2:03:11 PM
Elyngael reaches for more dessert.
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 September 19th, 2020 6:17:20 PM
Thank you your majesty, so far things are just fine with it. He reaches for a custardy looking desert and then pauses as Armand and Osul talk about and show the seed.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Sunday September 20th, 2020 6:39:58 PM
Vamir enjoys the conversation and takes the time to introduce Melzat to the King. As the wardens began explaining their mission Vamir interjects little as the more experienced members seems to cover the ground quickly, and concisely.
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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 Battle Map Monday September 21st, 2020 5:39:43 AM
Everyone has a fine time at Eberyon's table, and eat their fill of exquisite food. Vamir introduces Melzat, while Neshi thanks his patron for the gift and informs him that they are working out great. At the end of diner, the Wardens and in particular Armand and Osul bring up their mission again, as Osul brings out the seed activating the seed compass, which is pointing towards a window on the north wall of the dinning hall. At the same time the fey in attendance finish their meals, stand and bow to their king, before exit the dining hall leaving the Wardens alone with the immortal power. "A worthy quest indeed!" Eberyon proclaims, "Might I see the seed?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:85/88, Speed: 50' Monday September 21st, 2020 8:47:43 AM "Yes, your majesty.", replies 'Osul as he adjusts the position of the seed in his palm. It looks like a Buckeye, lustrous reddish-brown and about the size of a halflings fist. "We were advised once years ago that the seed should be planted far enough away from Deeproot to ensure its safety from anything that threatened The Tree, but near enough to commune with should the need arise.", he adds, hopefully.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Monday September 21st, 2020 5:20:46 PM
Armand waits for the king's analysis.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 d20+20=23 ; Monday September 21st, 2020 6:24:44 PM
Elyngael goes over to the window the acorn compass indicated and looks out. Perception d20+20=23
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Monday September 21st, 2020 7:53:59 PM
Learning to harvest herbs at the correct time has made the Vamir very patient. The witch sits with his legs crossed quietly watching The King.
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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 Monday September 21st, 2020 11:45:25 PM
Owen waits on King Eberyon's every word.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 6:05:23 AM
Eberyon thanks Osul as he hands him the seed. "Interesting", he says, as for some reason everyone is able to see the seed compass. Whether it's Eberyon's power, or the will of the seed is unclear, but each of the Wardens see the seed compass at the same time, and the compass points towards the north window. Elyngael gets up to look out the window, and is met there by Eberyon, who invites the rest to join them. As the Wardens look out the window, though it's dark, they see a torch lit, grand European style garden, the kind seen in all the Victorian era movie. In the center of the garden there is something that seems out of place, a dead tree. From your distance you can tell that said tree, when alive, is a dead ringer to the tree engraved on the signet emeralds you found in the dragon's lair, and now wear as en emblem of your position as Tree Wardens. This tree is no where near the size of Deeproot, closer to the size of a normal full grown oak, but it does resemble the Tree of Parting a little, hence the assumption that the signet emeralds carried the image of Deeproot, but now you are certain that the image is this now dead tree. Eberyon says, "I have a hypothesis, would you like to test it out with me?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:88/88, Speed: 30' Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 8:33:19 AM "Certainly, your majesty. May I ask, how and how long ago did this happen?"
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 September 22nd, 2020 1:53:53 PM
Neshi, walks to the window with the others, seeing the dead tree.
"Ummm, doesn't that look like those emerald things we found?"
"Hypothesis? Of course your Majesty."
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 5:35:30 PM
Armand stands with the others. At this point there is nothing really to do except wait upon the king.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 7:39:48 PM
How big is this garden? Does it have maze that you have to go through or can you just walk through it to the tree. How high up is this window to the ground? Elyngael wonders how hard it would be to work through the palace to get to ground level.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 8:09:01 PM
Vampire gasps, "Are they dead? Dormant? What can we do to help? What is your hypothesis?"
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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 Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 10:40:11 PM
Owen admires the gardens as the Wardens pass through.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 6:13:53 AM
There isn't a maze, the garden is a huge affair with a winding cobblestone pathway, with many forks and side paths, leading through it. One could easily walk right to the dead tree via the winding path. There are everburning torches placed at key intervals to illuminate and spotlight some of the key features through out the garden, whether they be marble statues, or living plant sculptures. The dining hall is on the main floor.
"I believe I know where Deeproot's daughter wishes to be planted, follow me", Eberyon says as he leads the Wardens out of the dinning hall down a few hallways and out the back door overlooking the garden. The garden is even more spectacular close up with flora of every shape size and color imaginable. Some are familiar while others look like something straight out of a fairy tale. As you wind through the garden, the seed compass seems to be pointing directly towards the dead tree, and when you arrive at the base of the tree, the indicator on the compass begins to flash, then the image disappears. "It seems my hypothesis was correct, and the seed wishes to be planted here.", Eberyon begins. "Allow me to introduce Guyrent, or her remains anyway." "She was a good friend of mine for many years, until about 10 years ago when she began to slowly fade away, as trees do when they reach the end of their natural life." "I met her hundreds of years ago while walking in the Wold, and was attracted to her quick wit, and feisty attitude, so I brought her to the Cradle with me and planted her in the center of this garden." "I could have given her immortality, and even offered it to her, but she didn't want it so I respected her wishes and allowed her to live her life and I allowed her to die," "I haven't had the heart to remove her remains from the garden, and so here she stands." "However if Deeproot"s daughter wishes to be planted here, Who am I to disallow such a thing?" "Let us adjourn for the evening, and we'll talk more in the morning." "There is much to discuss, I have much to ponder, and I don't wish to exhaust you."
Eberyon leads you out of the garden and back into the palace, where Alfreda is waiting to guide you back to your private chambers. When you arrive, a fire is burning in the sitting room's fireplace, and Prisly is there heating a poker in the fire. "Might I interest you in a Hot Toddy as a night cap?" the pech asks.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:21 FF: 19 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 5:18:47 PM
Vamir follows the king back inside, and eventually Alfreda back to their chambers. The witch is deep in thought until he blurts, "Does this seem a bit to easy? Drop off the seed, and return to the tree. Am I forgetting something?"
Melzat stats AC: 28 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 143/143 CMB: 19 CMD: 14 Melee: 19/19/19 Damage: 2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/2d6+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost/3d8+9 +1d6 shock +1d6 frost Thorns (ex): This plant has poisonous thorns. Injury, instant onset, frequency 1/round for 2 rounds, damage 1d2 dex. The save DC is 10 + 1/2 hit dice + Con bonus (10 + 7 + 5 = 22). Also increase slam damage as if one size larger.
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.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26/touch 11/flat 26 HP 104/104 CMD 23 Character Sheet Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 5:32:34 PM
Armand declines the night cap. When they are alone back in the common room he replies to Vamir. "I agree. This hardly seems worth our time. There's got to be something we are missing. I mean Eberyon is a god and this is his domain. His power is pretty much unlimited. The only thing I can think of is that he's going to want some sort of favor or quest from us before he will plant the nut."
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:22, Saves:(F:10/R:5/W:19, +RNL), HP:88/88, Speed: 30' Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 6:47:47 PM
'Osul accepts the seed from Eberyon and Prisly's offer of a drink with thanks. He takes a seat with the group and sips and thinks.
When Prisly leaves and the conversation starts the sipping and thinking continues. Eventualy he speaks up, saying, "The original message came to us in Sylvan. The majority of people dealing with fey would hope they spoke common, and those of us who understand Sylvan are surely the majority of the people of The Tree who would. Deeproot trusts us, just as Torm told us long ago when he brought us the apling and seed, and Deeproot would have shared that with Longbranch, which explains his reaction when we identified ourselves. Had someone else such as the guards happened along who spoke the language then they would either have been asked to get us specifically, or they would have arrived here, potentially identified themselves to Rhiaowiok as being from The Tree, likely being killed (and not quickly) and either losing the seed entirely or losing it to Rhiaowiok. I know we are the right people, and yes, it only takes a gardener to plant the seed, but that is the destination, not the journey."
He looks about for other's ideas and responses.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 31 , HP 126/126 Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 8:37:12 PM
Elyngael politely declines the nightcap instead she prefers to remain in the garden. "Eberyon you have been a most generous host, but I have not had time to properly explore your gardens. It is too lovely out here to be shut inside. I will not be exhausted, as I am quite content to sleep here with Nature surrounding me," She smiles at Eberyon and sits down cross-legged in the grass.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 49/101; CMD: 20 Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 11:20:56 PM
Owen responds to Armand. "Armand, friend, have we grown so used to fighting dragons and liches that planting a wondrous, sentient tree in the Wold's Cradle and sharing a table with King Eberyon is run of the mill? This is a story I look forward to telling Simon, and any grandchildren I have when I grow old. Let's enjoy this journey instead of speculating about the good King's motives."
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