DM(James M) - Map - Surrounded! Sunday January 3rd, 2021 11:34:45 AM
Just as the celebration started, so too did it end as loved ones and friends backed away from the table and into a fog that closed in at the edges of the area. Even as the fog encompassed each of you a feeling of warmth and wellbeing infused your body. Weightlessness....white light... and slowly the feeling of gravity returned as you found yourself upon the battlefield once more as you watched yourselves move in slow motion as time rewound and retook the exact positions you had days ago.
There you were frozen in that instant of victory as the events you witnessed replay in reverse order until everything comes to a complete stop. Like a taunt bow string that once released vibrates so too did time for an instant as it changed course to once more move in the direction most were familiar with.....forward.
Those creatures that were defeated fell to the ground to crash through the grasses to land with a rebounding thump as their life's blood seeped out onto the plain. In silence you remain frozen in the moment as the natives start to move before your eyes. It is as if you were never gone as a loud cracking explosion fills your ears as you break through the barrier of time between yourselves and those already here. With a stumble each of you find yourselves once more on the plains of the Sargrass.
The wardens had helped the nomads, but they also demonstrated how dangerous they were. After all this small group of adventurers did by themselves what all their warriors struggled to do. The nomads stand around with weapons drawn as they circle the wardens as if they expect round two of the battle. As they do so they exchange looks with each other.
Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It's clear that the junior members of the nomads are afraid of the wardens, but the senior members seem to be a little harder to read. }
Sense Motive DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { Dharwyn and the unit commanders of the nomads seem impressed but still wary of the wardens as they hold their weapons loosely in their hands.}
Dharwyn turned away from the wardens as he appeared uninterested in them at present and with a motion he directed a few of the nomads to scout the perimeter. As he walked away the remaining nomads closed in around the wardens with weapons drawn and bows ready...
'Osul leans on his staff. Apparently they wouldn't have needed our assistance if 80% of them hadn't valiantly hidden themselves away. Also, they don't appear at all phased for having moved past, into or through some of the four swarms of insects {Creeping Doom - now round 5/15 - were on the original map (three near 'Osul and one near Atlas)}. This seems odd behaviour for the newly appeared nomads (not that 'Osul can see half of them), and 'Osul suspects most of them are illusory - aside from Dharwyn, the archers he saw defending the camp, and the guards he has already interacted with. If he was utterly paranoid he would recall that while he was rushed by the guards with weapons drawn, he wasn't touched by them - much like these now - until they rushed away to deal with the attack. So, maybe this is all just Dharwyn - who would be a what exactly?
He looks at the nomadic forces, grins and says, "Well, that was interesting - where were you all?", and looks to gauge the various responses, how distinct individuals are, etc..
OOC: I'm unclear of the mechanism to check/disbelieve.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Monday January 4th, 2021 7:20:35 AM
(ooc: Welcome James!!)
Up in the air, Neshi (the air elemental) looks down at the situation and rises to about 120 feet.
DM(James M) - Map - Surrounded! d20=17 ; Monday January 4th, 2021 2:20:01 PM
As perception of the surrounding environment solidified the wardens noticed that the compound was much larger than they had anticipated and the fighting force the nomads mustered up on short notice was only a fraction of their true potential. Each smaller structure within the nomads clearing would accommodate up to 4 people and the structure at the center upwards of 30.
Int DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {About 400 people could live here based on the estimates above and since you haven't seen that many yet it's likely more are hiding.}
Additionally what at first appeared to be infantry now seemed like a mix of women, children, and men. They were all armed, but as a fighting force they'd likely not be very effective. As they watched the wardens carefully you could see several of them whispering to each other.
Meanwhile the actual warriors in the group didn't waste any time as they formed a loose circle around the wardens.
Whether any heard Osul's question wasn't apparent as each of the wardens found themselves with at least 4 bows pointed at them. Neshi being the one that avoided that since he was out of the warriors line of sight as his body swirled high above the crowd below. It soon became clear that Neshi was thought to be a wizard's spell effect.
"Lower your weapons!" One of the men ordered the wardens. "and dismiss that storm over us as well or we kill your wizard." he said as several bowmen changed targets to point at Owen.
Perception DC 15, Neshi DC 27 Highlight to display spoiler: {A couple of men in the back with ornate headgear chant and wave their arms as they cast Bless upon their warriors. Another commands the wardens to Drop their weapons.}
Perception DC 21, Neshi DC 33 Highlight to display spoiler: {"You see that mum, he was bleedin' for a sec, now he's all healed.", another said "What of those clouds of bugs? They just vanished. I feel the gods are at work here." }
Armand and Altas DC 19 Will Save Highlight to display spoiler: {You drop your weapons and cannot pick them or anything up this round. Check each round DC 19 to shake off this spell.}
DM James: There are going to be random penalties to Perception due to distance, but Neshi is the one exception due to altitude since there is a +12 to the DC for the 120' distance in the air. Also, the map only includes about a quarter of the inside of the compound.
Last, I typically post early morning before noon EST if that information is helpful. Today is an exception and I'll allow back posting if you haven't posted before this DM post.
Seeing the two in headgear Perception DC 29doing their things, Neshi quickly casts invisibility on himself, making it appear as if the storm has been cancelled and then makes his way toward the rear of the two in headgear. Move 100 feet
(ooc: Please move me on the map as I am not sure which ones are the ones wearing the ornate headgear.)
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Fly d20+7=15 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+17=35 ; Monday January 4th, 2021 5:54:13 PM
Owen does a rough count of the buildings and figures there are more people in the encampment than the Wardens see here. He takes note of people in ornate headgear as well. Looking up, he sees Neshi disappear, and is glad that he won't immediately be shot full of arrows.
Owen raises his hands in the classic gesture of surrender, but readies himself to Teleport to the other end of camp should the archers fire upon him.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+21=31 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+18=21 ; Monday January 4th, 2021 5:57:45 PM
Sense Motive 31 (d20+21) Int 18 (d20+2) Though I also think that a knowledge engineering check would do to judge the number of people from the buildings. Perception 21 (d20+7) Will Save 32 (d20+17)
Armand cocks his eyebrow at all the bows aimed at them. "Really this hardly seems necessary, we have been sent here by the gods to aid in whatever the problem is." Diplomacy 21 (d20+18).
He feels the command spell wash over him and turns to address the casters. "Just give me a minute, all this is going quite quickly." He slowly shoves his glaive into the efficient quiver.
"Now please allow me to introduce us. We are the Wardens of the Tree of Parting, and this is not our first sojourn to your fair lands. We came some time back when all seemed lost, and aided in returning the Sargrass to the Wold. We know not exactly why we have been sent here we were traveling from Lord Eberon's" Armand is deliberately name dropping here to try and impress the yokels"home back to ours and somehow we were diverted here. What seems to be the trouble here? I believe the creatures that attacked you are more at home in the desert so obviously they are out of place."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 d20+1=9 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+7=9 ; Monday January 4th, 2021 6:16:15 PM
Atlas grows visibly frustrated and speaks up for the Warden's to hear, "For heaven's sake, Wardens, calm down. Based on our actions when they speak to us, I wouldn't trust a hair on our heads either. Now unless you want me to do the talking, and I will mind you, one of you level headed folks better speak up quickly and get this straightened out. I do not want to kill 200 innocent people today in self defense."
At that moment he feels a tug on his mind, most likely from those magicky folks in the back, but he shrugs it off. However, he still gently places his sword and shield at his feet as a sign of peace and puts his hands on his hips while grumbling to himself, "When did we all get so prickly?"
--------------------------------------------------------------- Int DC 15: 1d20+1=9 (fail) Perception DC15: 1d20+14=25 (pass) Perception DC21: 1d20+14=18 (fail) Will Save DC19: 1d20+12=23 (pass) Sense Motive DC 15/30: 1d20+7=9 (fail)
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:18 FF: 17 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Windwalk d20+19=38 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+23=28 ; d20+29=36 ; Monday January 4th, 2021 7:56:07 PM
Vamir walks towards the nomad infantry blocking he aand Brawn from reaching Owen. "Excuse me, but you seem to be blocking my way. Come on Brawn, lets join Owen." If the nomads allow Vamir will wait for them to open a path, if not the witch will weave in between them, and join Owen arriving as the threat towards Owen is announced, "I would rather you not harm my friend. I have become fond of him, and honestly have come to count him as a friend. Any threats toward him, are threats towards me. Iam sure my patrons, The Crones, would not appreciate my loss."Melzat would you see if you could join Owen and I over here. There are some folks pointing arrows towards us, and they seem to be a bit unsure of what they wish to do. Thank you The witch notices the warriors holding their weapons in a manner sugessting they feel more than comfortable protecting themselves, and their village. (Sense Motive 38)
Melzat shuffles past the nomads, "Excuse me, Ineed to be over there." Melzat points towards Owen. Melzat moves to AR 22, and stands by Owen to offer some protection.
Can Vamir hear the chanting, and spells being cast? If so Spellcraft DC 36 to identify the spell, and then announce to the others Bless, and Command have been cast on the nomads, and the Wardens respectively.
Melzat stats AC: 31 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 150/150 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 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=29 ; d20+21=41 ; Monday January 4th, 2021 8:09:58 PM
Elyngael lowers her bow and looks around. Perception d20+21=29 and d20+21=41. Having heard the exchange she says, "If you need healing Armand can assist you. He has a lot of healing powers." She sees the men in the ornate head gear but ignores them as they don't seem to be casting anything towards her. When she spots Brawn she starts moving toward him. "Excuse me, excuse me, let me through." She will rejoin Brawn.
'Osul(Graham) AC:14 (T:13, FF:11), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R9/W21 + RNL), HP:80/96, Wildshape(XVII):6/8, Lightning Lord:15/15, Storm Burst:14/14 d20+1=3 ; d20+36=43 ; d20+36=51 ; d20+36=41 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2021 6:30:41 AM Third time's a charm - hopefully.
Everything 'Osul had to offer has already been shared, so he nods in agreement, and as the wardens are gathering, he does likewise. Unable to see Dharwyn (never both around and visible when sought) or the remains of the red reavers, now he thinks of it ... Dharwyn ... "Dharwyn and the unit commanders seemed impressed, initially!" He looks for the commanders near where the order was given to lower weapons. {Perception:41}
DM(James M) - Map - Surrounded! Tuesday January 5th, 2021 9:55:07 AM Neshi casts invisibility on himself and moves near the two shaman. (DM James: See Map)
Owen gives the universal sign of surrender.
Armand puts his weapon away and tries to talk some sense into the gathered peoples.
Atlas places his weapon at his feet.
Vamir tries to move but the nomads close ranks and don't allow him to do so.
Melzat tries to move as well, but is stopped.
Elyngael lowers her weapon and also tries to move but is blocked.
Osul remarks that Dharwyn seemed impressed at least.
Twitchy bow fingers relaxed as Armand tried to talk some sense into everyone and calm those present and though Atlas' comments worried some it seemed they also assure others. A moment later the ranks of the nomads opened and allowed the wardens to gather together as the two men in headdresses stepped forward. Before they could act however a heavily muscled, white-haired half-orc appears in the group, apparently out of thin air, (He teleported in) and begins walking towards the Wardens. The half-orc isn’t equipped like the villagers, instead he is wearing a mithril breastplate, a holy symbol that appears to be composed of all the Woldian god’s symbols mixed into one, and has a large sized adamantine dwarven war ax strapped to his back, and yet the villagers seem to know him and show signs of great respect, even though he is obviously an outsider himself. As the half-orc gets closer, you see that his hair color is due to age, and not necessarily something he was born with, as he is clearly much older than his muscular frame would indicate. The half-orc tells the inhabitants to put away their weapons, telling them that the Wardens are obviously adventurers, and based on their actions versus the red reavers, heroic ones. The half-orc looks over the Wardens and adds that he believes, based on their attire, that they are from the northern continent. Finally he introduces himself as Brangorn, Pantheon Devotee (A cleric who reveres all the Woldian gods). Brangorn offers to take the Wardens to the council of three in the circle of judgement, and on the way, he says:
“The harvesters are a good people, or at least this community is, however, they are a bit on edge, as threats they have never had to deal with have seemingly popped up out of nowhere lately. For example, these creatures that you helped defeat, are something I have never seen here in the plains before, and I have been here for quite some time. As you can see I’m not a harvester, but these people have adopted me as an honorary member, even though I come and go, traveling the Sargrass Plains as the gods lead. In fact, I wasn’t planning on coming here today, but I was communing with the gods, not ten minutes ago, and felt a prompting to come, so I teleported here, just in time to see you finishing off the last of this new threat. I don’t believe you are here by chance, but you were sent here as the ones that can bring peace back to this part of the plains, well perhaps there will never be true peace, this is the Sargrass Plains after all, and there will always be something that wants to eat you, or kill you just for the fun of it, but at least a sense of normalcy.
The words of Brangorn seemed to calm those present and all could see everyone visibly relax. Dharwyn who had never vanished from sight turned and caught the eye of those that could see him and shrugged as if to say, oh well, you are on your own. He then moved beyond the wall of grass with two men. A moment later a chant arose near him as the grasses along the perimeter rewove by their own accord to once more form a barrier to what lay outside the compound.
Brangorn waves a hand ahead of him as he indicates the Wardens should move to the large tent at the center of camp.
Spellcraft DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {The spell they employed is unknown to you, but it seems similar to a wall of stone in it's implementation. }
DM James: I think it's reasonable that you can sub a KS check for an Int roll if the skill is appropriate. It does mean you have to know what you are checking against however, so for Int checks lets say looking at the result is OK if the intent is to see if you have an appropriate KS skill to check against.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Tuesday January 5th, 2021 10:50:32 AM
Atlas breathes a sigh of relief, picks up his gear, and follows along. To Armand, "Thank you. I think that as a group we need to work on our manners a little." Not waiting to see if Armand takes the bait, he pretends to hear someone call his name and falls back to chat with Owen as they walk.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Tuesday January 5th, 2021 1:50:07 PM
Neshi follows along, still invisible and still in the air.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Tuesday January 5th, 2021 5:36:28 PM
Armand ignores Atlas, while silently thinking 'All the peace talkers were apparently in the second group.' He walks beside Brangorn, "So things have been more unsettled than normal? What can you tell us about where you are taking us and to whom we will be speaking?"
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 d20+28=46 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2021 7:05:31 PM
Owen tries to chat amiably with Atlas as the group walks together, but he's really quite distracted: he just saw a regional variant of the Wall of Stone spell. Spellcraft: 46. How exciting! He begins pondering ways to mimic it.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:18 FF: 17 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Windwalk d20+29=43 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+21=23 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2021 7:58:48 PM
Vamir breathes a sigh of relief when finally reunited with the rest of the Wardens. The witch is still a bit on edge after being forcibly separated from Melzat, and his friends. Vamir keeps an eye on the shaman who cast command on his friends (Perception DC32). Vamir continues with the party, making sure to look over the various tracks on the ground in an attempt to identify creatures entering and exiting the village.
Melzat stats AC: 31 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 150/150 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 32 , HP 139/139 Tuesday January 5th, 2021 8:06:48 PM
Elyngael checks over Brawn to make sure he is uninjured. She is a little unsettled by the way things have gone so far. First with the attack on 'Osul and then with the cries of those strange creatures driving Brawn from her side.
"So the guards were saying.", adds 'Osul, as he moves along, keeping an eye out for any others' injuries.
DM(James M) - Map - Circle of Judgement! Wednesday January 6th, 2021 9:28:42 AM Atlas thanked Armand and said that perhaps they should all work on their manners.
Neshi swooped along invisibly.
Armand questioned Brangorn.
Owen tried to speak with Atlas but just.can't.take.his.eyes.off the two wizards repairing the grass wall.
Vamir seemed a bit squirrelly as he tried to watch everything around him. Vamir Highlight to display spoiler: {The ground inside the compound appears to be made of living woven grass fronds. As such it's almost impossible to pick out tracks. The ground is just too spongy. Still however he can pick out bits here and there that indicate travel across the surface by medium size creatures. }
Elyngael checked Brawn to make certain he was uninjured.
Osul added to the conversation.
"You are being taken to stand in the Circle of Judgement before the Council of Three." Brangorn replied to Armand. "They will decide on your fate."
Brangorn leads the Wardens to the entrance of a wigwam. This wigwam is substantially bigger than the rest, as you could easily fit 6 or 7 of the other wigwams into this one. Based on the size, it’s easy to surmise that this wigwam doubles as a great hall.
Along the way the Wardens noticed grass mats set out in a clear section with beetle carapaces laid out upon them in varying stages of dismantlement. A few workers looked up from their tasks as the wardens passed by. They were in the process of forming the shells into objects of indeterminate use.
KS: Engineering DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The items look like the beginning of crude tools, weapons, and armor. You look around and see that many of the warriors here are wearing similar items in a more finished state. }
In another section you see a slug like animal being roasted above a fire, but the wind was blowing in the wrong direction for you to smell it. The woman that tended to the beast brushed it with some kind of golden liquid as it turned on a steel spit.
KS: Nature DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {They are roasting a Prarie Pig.}
The guards opened the door for Brangorn, and didn’t give the Wardens a second thought. It’s almost as if they had the idea that a friend of Brangorn was a friend of theirs. As your eyes adjusted to the dim light of the interior of the wigwam, you saw 9 humans, 3 elderly male, and 3 elderly female and 3 armored warriors sitting in a circle in groups of 3. At the center of the circle was a grass mat with a red diagram inscribed upon the grass.
KS: Religion/Arcana DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The diagram has little significance to you. It is likely a representation of some kind of totem. You can confirm however it is not magical or intended to capture anyone. }
Brangorn steps forward and says, “Honored Elders of the council of three, allow me to introduce to you the Tree Wardens from the northern continent. They are here, I believe, by the will of the gods, and I also believe they are the ones to return the plains to a sense of normalcy”.
As he spoke nomads filed in to line the walls of the wigwam to watch the proceedings. Most of these seemed to be middle aged members of the Harvesters. Workers and warriors alike. Even a few mothers that held children to their breast.
Each group of three had a single person at it's head. The first was a man of such advanced years that his eyes had glazed over and were almost completely white. To either side of him and behind were two slightly younger men whispering quietly in his ears as they described the wardens to him. The second group, that of women were set up the same way with a grey haired woman in the fore position and two younger women behind them. The elderly old woman seemed inattentive and distracted. The last group of warriors were alert and confident. The wardens recognized the fore person as he that commanded the warriors at the wall.
The lead warrior stands and commands. "Enter the circle and be judged!"
Once everyone was gathered in the circle the eldest woman stood and reached out for one of the others behind her to help her stand. "As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, there is an order to the way. The eldest sit in judgement and determine the path of the younger. The wisdom of age combined with the ability of youth from our aids guide us in these decisions while our hunters preside over the circle to maintain order."
Once the old woman finished her say she walked the perimeter of the circle with her two companions following behind her. Though she refused any help from the two afterwards she did produce a cane to help her walk as she stopped at intervals around the circle to peer at the Wardens.
Quick as a whip she smacked Atlas on the back of the head with her cane and said "I see nothing special about them. Why would they succeed where our warriors have failed. Send them away!" she spat out vehemently. As the cane impacted the man's head it stung, but caused no damage other than the possible humiliation at being struck in such a manner.
Perception DC 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {Several people in the audience smiled at the old woman's antics.}
The three warriors stood almost immediately but one of the younger women held out her hand and yelled. "Kroika, be at ease!" she said as she addressed the hunter as the old woman took up a standing position to the Warden's right.
The old man was helped to his feet and he too walked around the circle with the aid of his lessers as he was clearly blind. When he came opposite to the position of the old woman he sniffed loudly. "They smell bad!" he announced. "They should be banned."
Sense Motive DC 34 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that Brangorn is barely keeping it under control. It seems like the council of 3 are making sport of the heroes.}
Brangorn steps forward and with a huge smile upon his face asks. Honored elders. Perhaps we should ask them a few questions before deciding they are useless and in need of a bath."
The old man spat upon the mat and the old woman grumbled her ascent.
"Have you come to steal our children?" she demanded.
"Have you come to take our women?" grouched the old man.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The line of questioning appears to be confusing the audience. It seems they expected something else from the proceedings.}
Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {The younger woman behind the eldest Whispered in the old woman's ear. "Enough Mother."}
Silence reigned for several awkward moments as they waited on an answer before all in the circle started to laugh. The old woman embraced Atlas and rubbed the back of his head as she whispered in his ear. "My daughter is an old maid, but she would make you a good wife if you so chose."
She pushed Atlas back to arms length and said. "I am Araneida. Leader of the Red Shell Harvesters. Welcome to our home heroes of the Tree of Parting. These are our leaders. That blind fool is Oswell and his two sons, Orwell, and Otwell. These are my daughters Araness and Aranisha. Araness is unmarried and desires a husband."
Araness was easily in her fifty's and threw her mother a look that scared even the mighty Armand. Besides she was easily twice the age of any of the Wardens.
Araneida ignored everyone as she grabbed Atlas' hand and pulled him over to the mat where she was seated before. "Help an old woman. Would you?" she said as she lowered herself to a seated position and pulled him down to sit next to her.
Moments later trays of food arrived as the conversation started in earnest as questions about the Warden's origins and how they came to be here came from all sides.
DM James: No need to go into any detail about how you are here. I don't think we need to rehash the mission from god aspect of this adventure. :) It is time for you to ask questions however.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Wednesday January 6th, 2021 10:30:09 AM
Neshi follows along and enters the wigwam just before the door is closed. Moving up toward the cieling, Neshi moves to an area away from the fire and any smoke, but close enough to hear and watch. Quickly he casts a hold potal spell on the door and then settles in to watch and listen. As Atlas is assaulted by the old lady he prepares to cast but holds his hand for a moment in order to see what happens.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 d20+24=28 ; d20+24=38 ; d20+35=41 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=36 ; Wednesday January 6th, 2021 1:32:05 PM
Owen observes the goings-on around the party with interest. Knowledge (Engineering, Nature, Arcana): 28, 38, 41.
He's rather surprised by the antics of the Circle of Judgement, but just shakes his head and waits for Armand to represent the party. He grins, inwardly, at Atlas' predicament and watches to see how the fighter will respond to it.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 d20+5=14 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=25 ; Wednesday January 6th, 2021 3:46:06 PM
Atlas flinches as the cane strikes the back of his head, reaching up to grab at the spot where he was hit. He barks out a laugh, but manages to get it under control so as not to provoke them. However, he cannot help himself, when he makes contact with the old woman he winks at her.
His stance is confident as he looks around at the rest. He's always confident when he has his sword and shield readily available.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+17=18 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+18=22 ; Wednesday January 6th, 2021 5:19:41 PM
Knowledge engineering 18 (d20+17) Armand notes the work and comments, "Fine craftsmanship and utilization of the available materials."
Knowledge nature 27 (d20+9) He sees the roasting praire pig and wonders what it would taste like.
Knowledge religion 32 (d20+18) Armand does the proper genuflect to the totem on the grass mat.
Once commanded Armand enters the circle of 'judgement'. He watches the proceedings carefully. Perception 16 (d20+7) Sense Motive 23 (d20+21)
Armand gets a sense that things could be muddled as the council seems at odds with itself. He tries to get a sense if they should seat themselves or remain standing since food is being brought in. "Thank you for agreeing to speak with us. We have only recently arrived in the Sargrass and as such we are quite at a loss for what is right and what is wrong. Perhaps it would be best to consider us pilgrims wishing to learn more of your ways. I will say that everyone seems to be a little tense. I take it things in your environment are far from being normal. Could you explain to us any troubles you have been having lately?" Diplomacy 22 (d20+18)man the die went cold.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=41 ; Wednesday January 6th, 2021 5:51:00 PM
Elyngael tries to keep an eye on things. Perception d20+21=40. Clearly some of the people gathered around the hall are as confused as she is. "Armand is right, while we have been sent here by the gods, they did not give us any indication as to what needs to be done."
'Osul wonders how many the prarie pig is supposed to feed. Unless directed to, he respectfully avoids standing on the grass mat. All too soon they are and he does. 'Osul is more interested in spotting those that don't find amusement in the old woman's antics. This life doesn't look easy, and a little light relief goes a long way. The old man's comment about being banned for smelling bad caused a chuckle - mostly because if someone smelled bad they would get washed. He tries to recall seeing a water course or source [i]{Knowledge(Geography):23}, or what they may have been told about water on their last visit to the Sargrass.
'Osul is ready to describe The Tree (starting with trees if necesary, then treants if they are interested) and their role as The Wardens. Otherwise, he remains alert, soaking it all in {Perception:53}.
"Nicely put, Armand."
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:18 FF: 17 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Windwalk d20+22=24 ; d20+23=41 ; d20+19=30 ; Wednesday January 6th, 2021 8:06:06 PM Nature DC 24, Perception DC 41, Sense Motive DC 30
Vamir stiffens as the Warden their fate is to be decided. The witch has quite frankly had enough of disrespect for the Wardens, but more importantly for his friends. Melzat, and the seething Vamir watch the old lady, and then man insult, and berate the Wardens. Vamir's disdain for the proceedings visible on his face, and he does little to attempt to hide it.
When the farce of a ceremony is done Vamir and Melzat walk to the door, blatantly refusing to be a part of the meal, "You do not get to insult me, or my friends and then feed me. I would rather eat grass, and drink muddy water than break bread with you right now," the elf mutters as he walks away, not caring who may have heard him.
Melzat stats AC: 31 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 150/150 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(James M) - Map - Circle of Judgement! Thursday January 7th, 2021 9:37:37 AM Neshi held position overhead and locked the door to the outside with his spell.
Owen looked surprised at the council's antics.
Atlas plays along and shows that he is a good sport.
Armand as the group's mouthpiece attempts to start a dialog.
Elyngael confirmed Armand's statement that they were on a mission from god.
Osul agrees with Armand as well.
Vamir felt insulted and said as much as he moved to leave the structure.
Vamir walked over to the door and grabbed it and tried to pull it open, but it did not move. What everyone else saw was him go over to the door and fumble with it a bit. As it wasn't the kind of door that could lock it just appeared as if he either didn't know how a door worked or just hadn't gripped it well.
Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Almost everyone in the room seemed embarrassed and regretted the ploy that had so irritated Vamir, but his fumbled attempt at opening the door was almost too much for them as they suppressed laughs and grins.}
Araneida spoke up. "We meant no offence. Brangorn assured us that all of you would appreciate the jest. I see now that he was wrong." she said as her cane came out again and swiped at the large half-orc's legs.
"Please accept our apologies and join us. We are really in need of your assistance."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 d20+7=15 ; d20+4=17 ; Thursday January 7th, 2021 10:06:50 AM
Atlas steps over to Vamir as he fumbles with the door and puts his arm around him and whispers in his ear, "They are just trying to bring humor to a situation that needed it, no harm is done friend. Let's step outside together to get some fresh air, then get back and take them up on their hospitality. We have good work to do here, we just had to pay the price of humility to get to it."
He then turns back to the people in the tent, "Have your laugh, but we have a card up our sleeve. His name is Neshi and if you can find him before he finds you then I'll give you a gold coin." He laughs, then then kicks the door trying to open it for Vamir and him to step outside.
--------------------------------------------------------------------- Sense Motive DC15: 1d20+7=15 Strength Check for Kicking the Door: 1d20+4=17
DM James: The door resisted his attempt at opening it.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Thursday January 7th, 2021 10:16:57 AM
When Atlas stood up he was polite to the old lady and her daughter and he plays along for fun, but his friends can see that he has no intention to court this woman. From past experience they know that he would never stand up, but rather sit there for hours telling her stories if he was interested.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+17=20 ; d20+18=21 ; Thursday January 7th, 2021 6:20:05 PM
Sense Motive 20 (d20+17)
Armand crosses his arms as and gives a look of school-teacher disapproval to the room. "Really if this is how you treat guest..." He leaves the rest unspoken. Seeing Atlas attempting to leave and failing Armand shakes his head. "I think we're all getting off on the wrong foot." He gives Brangorn the eye. "Such as it is we do wish to help you, but we will not be held or coerced. While the gods or some god did divert us here, we are not without means of departing if we so wish." He opens his arms to encompass the people in the room. "You appear to be a hard working and prosperous people, though perhaps overly cautious in hospitality. Again I say, please share with us what your problem is and we will see if we can help." Diplomacy 21 (d20+18)
Seeing that perhaps things are settling down a bit Neshi relaxes a bit and decends to about 5 feet over the councils's heads and several feet behind them.
'Osul remains silent - he can wait until after they finally find out about the problem requiring their assistance.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=26 ; Thursday January 7th, 2021 7:28:26 PM
Elyngael tries to figure out how the food was coming into the room if the doors can't be opened. Perception d20+21=26. She springs up to sit on Brawn and sternly address the council. "Are you keeping us prisoners? Why can't my friends leave? A breath of fresh air might be just the thing needed!"
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:18 FF: 17 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Windwalk d20+19=26 ; Thursday January 7th, 2021 7:49:43 PM Sense Motive 26
Vamir stands at the door with Atlas's arm around him, the frustration of the moment and the supressed laughter from the villagers causing the young elf's face to turn red, and his body to tremble in frustration, and perhaps a bit of rage. Melzat swells up, and steps in front of Vamir as he feels his companions emotions. Vamir takes a moment to count to 10 in several languages, as he lays his hand gently on Melzat. "It is ok my friend. Calm down, and thank you. Atlas, would you see if you can at least open the door so I might step outside for a bit of fresh air before I sit with you and the others, a moment of privacy would help me greatly."
Melzat stats AC: 31 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 150/150 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: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Thursday January 7th, 2021 8:37:23 PM
Owen frowns to see Vamir in such distress and embarrassment. He says to the elders of the tribe, "This is a strange hospitality that you've offered us: drawn bows for greeting, jokes at our expense, and the exit barred to the guests..."
DM(James M) - Map - Circle of Judgement! Friday January 8th, 2021 9:53:11 AM Neshi moved closer to the ground.
Owen berated the nomads for their behavior
Atlas suggested patience and mentioned Neshi was about. He was also polite to Araneida's daughter but showed little interest. The daughter didn't notice.
Armand reprimanded the nomads for locking the door and asked what was wrong in the area.
Elyngael looked for another entrance but no food had yet arrived. She asked if they are prisoners.
Osul bided his time and observed the proceedings.
Vamir calmed perceptibly, he just wanted to get outside.
Araneida motioned to one of her men to check the door. He tried the door and turned back and shook his head. Araneida cast a look at the warriors on the council and they too started to move. Before long they had the door disassembled. Standing outside were nomads with trays of food waiting to get inside. Everyone seemed confused about the state of the door.
"I don't know what to say Wardens, Araneida said. "Though our problems have generally taken a more physical form, this is the first time something like this has occurred. Please take the time you need and we'll continue the discussion in a short while. We shouldn't delay too long however as another attack might be forthcoming soon. In the meanwhile we'll investigate the cause of the door sticking."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Friday January 8th, 2021 3:06:55 PM
Moving to float just behind and above Araneida, Neshi becomes visible as a small air elemental.
"You need not look very far as I am the cause of your door being locked. I didn't want anyone else coming in and getting hurt if there was going to be a more serious confrontation."
"Allow me to Introduce myself. I am the missing member of this illustrious group of adventurers. My name is Yurr'Neshi Reshka. I will withhold my decision on whether it is a pleasure to meet you all, unitl i have a chance to make that decision. I would hate to do anything rash."
'Osul(Graham) AC:14 (T:13, FF:11), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R9/W21 + RNL), HP:80/96, Wildshape(XVII):6/8, Lightning Lord:15/15, Storm Burst:14/14 d20+36=54 ; d20+17=37 ; Saturday January 9th, 2021 5:20:01 AM
'Osul remains patiently waiting (with his patiently waiting smile), though now he wishes he had tried to spot the invisible 'Neshi himself.
So, he continues observing and trying to tie loose threads together amongst those assembled - particularly the reaction of those present to 'Neshi's (re)appearance.
{Perception:54, Sense Motive:37}
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Saturday January 9th, 2021 8:52:14 PM
Atlas jumps when Neshi shows up. "Did you happen to hear what I told them? Just having fun mind you. I knew you would appear at some point, just maybe not this soon."
He walks with Vamir a bit chatting, then waves the others over. "Do we need time? I'm thinking that we should get right to it before anyone dies due to our delays."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Sunday January 10th, 2021 4:13:33 PM
Armand is getting a little vexed, two times he has asked them for information on what's going on. There must be some reason they have been diverted to this place. He turns his back on the council and goes over to Vamir and Atlas, while trying to gather the other Wardens with his eyes.
"This is getting us nowhere." He says quietly. "They do not seem to be willing to talk about what the problem is. Perhaps we should go talk to that elf that remained outside repairing the wall? Or maybe some of us should. I'm loath to split the party but these people seem more like they are obstructing help." He pointedly keeps his back to the council.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Sunday January 10th, 2021 4:18:26 PM
Elyngael goes over with Atlas, Armand, and Vamir. "I could go find him. Whatever you want, but I agree we should not split the party too much. Especially since that lady mentioned that another attack could come at any time."
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Sunday January 10th, 2021 4:53:31 PM
Owen quirks an eyebrow as the strangers disassemble the door. He watches on and waits for the conversation to continue.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:18 FF: 17 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Windwalk Sunday January 10th, 2021 8:01:25 PM
Vamir walks outside for a few seconds and takes a few deep breathes. "Thank you Atlas, well really everyone. I have never been one for jokes at others expense, nor bullying. This drop off in the middle of no where is strange to say the least. I am ready to return inside and attempt to figure out what is going on, but Melzat and I will stay here and wait on Elyngael to find the elf so we can assist her if necessary."
Melzat stats AC: 31 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 150/150 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(James M) - Map - Circle of Judgement! Monday January 11th, 2021 8:39:22 AM
More than one annoyed look was directed at Neshi. It was apparent they blamed him somewhat for Vamir's distress and the disruption to the talks.
"Apologies Armand," Araneida said as she overheard the man talking to his fellow wardens. "It seems you were not the only ones to be the focus of jesting this day."
Araneida laid a gentle hand on Vamir's arm and looked him in the eye. "Take the time you need but I see no reason to delay giving you the information you requested. No matter where we camp for the last several months strange creatures have been arriving at our gates with malcontent. These, as Brangorn has probably already told you, are creatures unfamiliar to us on the plains. At first the attacks came about once every other week, and if it wasn’t for the fact that they were foreign creatures, we wouldn’t have thought much about it, such is life in the plains, but with the unique attackers we took note. The attacks became more and more common, until now we are dealing with an attack almost every other day. We haven’t lost many warriors, thank the gods, but I know not how much longer we can hold out, especially now that they managed to breach our walls. A few weeks ago we decided to send a small band of warriors out to track the enemy, as all the attacks seem to have come from the same direction. We have heard nothing from those warriors, and we assume they were killed."
"Think it over and if you wish to help, and I pray you will, assuming you have a tracker among you, you should have no problem finding the path. Please investigate the problem and if you can deal with it yourselves very good, otherwise return and we will see what we can accomplish."
"As for tonight, please stay with us we have a couple empty wigwams that haven't been packed up as yet since their owners did not survive the last few attacks. Get a good night's sleep, to recover your strength, and may the gods be with you in the morning!” with that she motioned to Dharwyn and he offered to direct them to their sleeping quarters.
'Osul(Graham) AC:14 (T:13, FF:11), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R9/W21 + RNL), HP:80/96, Wildshape(XVII):6/8, Lightning Lord:15/15, Storm Burst:14/14 Monday January 11th, 2021 9:47:33 AM
'Osul finally speaks up. "Araneida, before this Circle of Judgement breaks, and you have us led away by my assailant, I seek judgement on him also!" He carefully opens his vestment and exposes two arrow wounds on his torso to The Three.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Monday January 11th, 2021 1:40:15 PM
Neshi looks Araneida directly back in her eyes.
"I can assure you There was nothing jesting about my actions. I entered invisible and locked the door in order to protect my companions. I showed myself as things started calming down a bit but wanted you to be aware that any physical attack on them would have had dire results for you and tour council." yThat said I agree with my friends that if you want our help that perhaps you need to get to the point and let us know how we can help you.
==== As she tells the group about the invaders, Neshi gets a more serious look to him as he listens, and a few questions come to mind. When she is finished withe her narrative, Neshi asks them.
"So, what have you seen in the way of tactics from them? Do they have any other abilities that you have noticed? Do they appear to have any spell casters among them? Do their attacks seem to have any forthought or planning to them? Do they appear to have a goal, such as capturing or do they just seem to want to kill?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:18 FF: 17 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Windwalk Monday January 11th, 2021 4:11:30 PM
Vamir nods at Araneida in acknowledgement, and turns to his companions. "A full night of sleep couldn't hurt at this point. The Gods, or whomever have sent us here the least we could do is look into whatever is causing these attacks. Thank you for your offer of a place to sleep. The former residents of these wigwams didn't die in there did they?"
Melzat stats AC: 31 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 150/150 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 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; Monday January 11th, 2021 5:43:05 PM
Armand taps his chin while pondering what Araneida said. "Of course we will assist an honest request for needed help." He is about to continue when 'Osul rips open his shirt.
"Those appear to be deadly scratches 'Osul. Allow me." Armand channels to heal and excludes no one. Everyone is healed 27 (8d6, not counting the two 1's rolled).
He then continues talking to Araneida. "That these creatures keep coming at your home makes me wonder how they are finding it. Is there something or someone new to your encampment. Maybe some item that was picked up as a souvenir or some such? Perhaps you would allow us to walk around camp, and do some detecting of magical aura's before we set out after the tracks in the morning."
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Monday January 11th, 2021 7:41:50 PM
Owen nods in affirmation as the other Wardens agree to help the camp with their monster troubles.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Monday January 11th, 2021 8:36:42 PM
Elyngael also nods. "I think Armand has a good idea. If you want to do a magical search Brawn and I can do a more mundane search of their village. Maybe there is something in the village that is attracting the monsters. If the monsters are all foreign to the Sargrass then maybe we need to find something in the camp that is foreign as well."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Monday January 11th, 2021 11:53:54 PM
Atlas listens and when 'Osul pulls open his shirt he isn't sure if the druid is being serious or jesting, so he looks around to see how the others act. As the healing washes over him he notices that those wounds on 'Osul heal and absent mindedly says, "Oh, you were being serious!"
However, trying not to upset the balance any more than needed, he tries to think quickly on his feet and just says what comes across his mind, "Sounds like we have an open portal that needs to be closed. These beasts today didn't seem all that evil, so I'm guessing there isn't a mad mage on the other side trying to bring destruction to the Wold. To that end, let's go close it so these good people can get on with their lives. After sleep and breakfast of course."
DM(James M) - Map - Circle of Judgement! Tuesday January 12th, 2021 11:48:02 AM Osul asked for Dharwyn to be judged as he produced evidence of the archers attack upon his person.
Neshi took an adversarial position against the council and the harvesters and though he asked questions he was ignored.
Vamir agreed that a night of rest might help.
Armand healed those in the wigwam and amid some gasps of relief from those in the area that did sustain injuries he asked about new things discovered recently.
Owen agreed to help the harvesters
Elyngael agreed with Armand and asked if a mundane search of the area might be in order.
Atlas diplomatically suggested that a portal might have opened nearby and unleashed these creatures.
Araneida looked to Dharwyn and her warriors for confirmation about the attack and they all shrugged and Dharwyn added. "I shot a bird earlier today, but not this man."
The old woman looked at Vamir for a response before she turned to the others and assured them that the wigwams belonged to warriors that fell in battle or have not returned. They are merely vacant for the moment and available should the Warden's want cover from the nightly rains in the region.
Afterwards if Vamir wanted the council to convene in a hearing he could stay and air is concerns. Otherwise the wardens were able to leave and conduct any searches they wanted.
Elyngael moved about the camp and it's surroundings.
Elyngael Perception DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {Hidden very well in the grasses of the plains she found scat some distance from the encampment, however there were no signs of tracks in the area of the substance.}
Detect Magic Highlight to display spoiler: { - A sweep of the compound and the surrounding area reveals nothing out of the ordinary. Aside from some items carried by the nomads, the grass wall, and a few lingering minor spells there is nothing in range of the camp to shed any light on the creatures that attacked it. }
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Tuesday January 12th, 2021 1:46:22 PM
As the group moves out to do any investigations, Neshi still has a bad taste in his mouth.
"I find it interesting that they want our help yet won't answer our questions. But apparently they are like children who can't take a scolding and accept the consequences for their own actions. They are quite lucky I didn't send them all to meet Gargul, the moment they slapped Atlas."
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Tuesday January 12th, 2021 5:39:17 PM
Owen is glad for a chance to rest, and looks forward to the journey tomorrow.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Tuesday January 12th, 2021 5:45:15 PM
Armand thanks the council and will depart to investigate the camp. "Neshi, I think Gargul has more than enough creatures to process without your needless adding to the list. No what these people may need is a geas spell or two. But again that is not our call to make, we are not their judge and jury. Let's be about our business and see what's what. Oh and I for one won't be using their wigwams when we have a perfectly good tree fort ready to go." He taps his gloved hands together to remind them of his magical tree and tree house.
Armand will then cast Detect Magic and wander around the village. After much snooping around. "Confound it, there doesn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary here. I guess we'd best get some rest. I'm for setting our normal watch as well. And from the tree we'll have a little height advantage."
OOC, there appears to be a clearance around the central wigwam on the map, I need a 20 foot square to activate the tree house. So that's where I will erect it unless you say otherwise.
SEED GLOVE (legacy item for Armand in Tree of Parting - short version): On command, a seed appears in the palm of this glove. When planted, a tree grows, exactly like a Tree Feather Token. The tree can only be grown if there is 60 ft of open space into which it can grow, and if there is 20 ft of solid surface beneath it in which to root. Over the course of the next ten minutes, a treehouse grows organically in the branches of the tree, 15 ft up, which acts like a Secure Shelter. A rope ladder falls down from the treehouse: It is a DC5 climb check to ascend the ladder as a full round action (faster if you have a climb speed). The ladder can be pulled up into the house. Several hammocks also appear in the tree, outside the shelter.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=38 ; d20+12=16 ; Tuesday January 12th, 2021 8:13:11 PM OOC what happened to the bodies of the monsters?
Elyngael will look around to see if anything seems out of place. Perception d20+21=28. So she finds hidden poop? Is this significant in some way to either the village or the monsters? Knowledge Nature d20+12=16. And there's no tracks at all? How did the earlier scouting party try to track the earlier monsters if there's no tracks? Elyngael will take Brawn and go to where the monsters attack and see if their bodies are still around. Then she will have him take their scent.
Vamir (Wade) AC:23 T:18 FF: 17 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Windwalk d20+23=37 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+21=36 ; Tuesday January 12th, 2021 8:18:15 PM
Vamir declines to stay with the Council and assists with the search of the village (Perception DC 37, Survival DC 29 Please ignore the additional rolls I was not paying attention to my tablet and was pressing the button by mistake)
Upon completion of the search Vamir will stay in the tree if it is available.
Melzat stats AC: 31 T: 15 F: 23 Hit points: 150/150 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.
'Osul(Graham) AC:14 (T:13, FF:11), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R9/W21 + RNL), HP:80/96, Wildshape(XVII):6/8, Lightning Lord:15/15, Storm Burst:14/14 Wednesday January 13th, 2021 1:50:23 AM
'Osul barely nods in response to Atlas' question, and doesn't respond to Dharwyn's words at all. He addressed Araneida, and awaiting her questions or decision.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Wednesday January 13th, 2021 9:37:34 AM
Atlas takes the rest of the day to look around the camp, then is happy to get a good night of sleep before the next journey begins.
Neshi smiles and nods as Armand reminds them of the tree fort. In his serching of the area, if her comes across any of the beast's bodies, he takes a very close look at it searching throung his Planar knowledge for anything.
Knowledge Planes 16 (Nat 1,Once again I am not sure Neshi has ever cme close to passing a skill roll. This has to be about 8 natural 1s)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Wednesday January 13th, 2021 4:11:48 PM
At the mention of a tree fort Atlas perks up, "What's the mention of a tree fort? I thought you already told me all the important stuff that happened while I was away." He gives them a look like he is expecting an answer, but inside he's dying to see what this thing is.
DM(James M) - Map - Circle of Judgement! Wednesday January 13th, 2021 4:32:21 PM Neshi grouses a bit about the harvesters and compares them to children and studies the remains of the monsters.
Owen is ready to rest.
Armand searches the area with detect magic. Then he finds an open area. As it turns out the one next to the main wigwam is being used for carapace preparation, but another is available on the south end of the compound. There he plants the treehouse seed.
Elyngael finds animal scat hidden near the camp.
Vamir aids in searching the village.
Osul Waits for Araneida's response.
Altas searches with the others.
Osul Highlight to display spoiler: {Araneida looked from Dharwyn to Osul and then to another of the hunters nearby. "What do you know of this?" Araneida asked.
"Unless Dharwyn shot him while we were fighting the monsters, I didn't witness that. We could ask Lyell and Paley, they were on duty when Dharwyn was there."
"You have anything you'd like to add Osul?" }
Neshi Highlight to display spoiler: {re: Skill rolls. Fortunately there is no automatic fail on a skill roll. Amazingly enough the Red Reavers are native to the prime material plane. }
Neshi - KS: Arcana DC 26 Highlight to display spoiler: {The creatures are magical in nature and likely the result of some supernatural rites. Otherwise red reavers possesses the curious habit of bonding, although red reavers typically become the stalwart guardians of places or particular things. Red reavers imprint themselves with a unique natural structure, such as unusual outcroppings of rocks, pristine waterfalls, or even elaborately grown, solitary trees. In more unusual cases, though, the brutes might find a discarded piece of art, a statue in a ruined temple, or even an ornate monument or road post to fixate on.
Upon finding a location or beautiful work, a reaver usually stays in close proximity to the site. A red reaver guards its bonded site from a distance, content to simply check in from time to time and stare in wonderment. When its favored site is approached by other creatures, though, a red reaver rushes in to guard its charge, roaring at the first whiff of danger.
If a red reaver’s bonded site is ever moved or destroyed, the brawler flies into a vengeful rage, wrecking whatever it comes across and slaying everyone it believes responsible—typically the first living creatures it encounters after finding its charge damaged. After its spat of mournful revenge is complete, the reaver collapses and blubbers for days on end. It takes 1d4 days before a red reaver who has lost its bonded site spontaneously brightens and wanders off to find a new locale to adopt.} Elygael Highlight to display spoiler: {The scat has flecks of varying color specks in it, almost rainbow hued, but she has not seen anything like it before.}
When the treehouse went up it produced quite a few onlookers and questions from the nomads.
"Is that the tree of parting?" "Is that a tree?" "What are those green flat things?" "That's really big. I could make a much sturdier wall with that stuff." "Where can we get one of those?" "Do they come in different sizes?"
Otherwise the evening and night progress without incident and the wardens all wake the next morning.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Wednesday January 13th, 2021 5:34:40 PM OOC, so there's no trail to follow? You didn't reply to that question, but from your post it would seem there is not.
Also I asked about the bodies of the reavers and if Brawn could take a scent from them to try and track them that way.
Elyngael will help Brawn up into the tree house and then sit in the cabin and sulk. "I'm not sure how we're going to find where those creatures came from because there doesn't seem to be a trail."
DM James: Following the reavers by scent should be possible. Note that time may have an affect on the DC to do so. There was no sign of any tracks around the scat it’s as if someone dropped it there from a great height.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Wednesday January 13th, 2021 5:38:38 PM
Armand deals with the villagers, "No, it's not the Tree of Parting, it's just a magical tree. It's pretty standard as far as tree's go. You can get one by dedicating yourself to a life of perilous adventure, and being lucky, or knowing a really powerful magic user and having a lot of coin, or moving north where's there's lots of trees."
Armand will retire to the tree house and contemplate how they are going to fulfill this mission. "Well we could try scrying, but we really don't know what we're looking for. We could hang-around a couple of days and see if anything attacks again and then try and see where they came from."
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Windwalk d20+19=39 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+23=37 ; Wednesday January 13th, 2021 7:50:26 PM
Vamir climbs the tree to find a spot to sleep for a few hours while Melzat sinks his roots into the ground at the base of the tree. Vamir sleeps his customary two hours and spends some time in quiet mediation. After posting his turn on watch the young elf takes the time to draw woldsblood for his spells and then conduct his basic and intermediate rituals. Feeling the power surge through him Vamir sends a quiet thank you to the Crones and prepares for the day.
When the others wake, and begin to move about for the day the witch waits for discussion to begin.
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Wednesday January 13th, 2021 9:11:25 PM
Owen is quietly delighted by all the reactions from onlookers. He uses his illusions to show them different varieties of tree and helps explain about the different parts.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Thursday January 14th, 2021 12:12:34 AM
Atlas wakes up early and refreshed. He goes about his morning routine, including performing his forms at the base of the tree. When he is done he's sweaty, but feels great! "Alright, let's have a better day today, what do you say?" His cheerful attitude is something new since he has returned and it doesn't seem to be going away any time soon.
'Osul(Graham) AC:14 (T:13, FF:11), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R9/W21 + RNL), HP:80/96, Wildshape(XVII):6/8, Lightning Lord:15/15, Storm Burst:14/14 Thursday January 14th, 2021 6:34:39 AM "It was before the attack, or so we found out from the alarm, Dharwyn childishly taunting us to help, before he went running into the settlement - like he hadn't already heard us say that's why we were here - like the guards hadn't heard me say exactly the same thing to them as well. When Dharwyn casually said he had shot a bird earlier, he was trying very hard to give the impression that he hadn't done so in the minute or two before the attack."
We negotiate getting the two guards in, and not escorted in by people who are already present to reduce the chance of their words not being their own. 'Osul waits on Araneida to open the questions. When they meander off topic he brings them back around. From what they were talking about just befor the bird landed on the fence, to who they wondered had seen the bird, to who they knew has shot the bird with two arrows (and just how many people here could pull off that feat, and how many of the were half-elves that lurked in the shadows of wigwams), to what they saw when they chased the fallen bird (and if it had two arrows in it), what the larger bird became (and if he still had two arrows in him), and if they had noticed Dharwyn see me at any point.
"He wanted me dead. We helped you fight off the red reavers. You brought us to this the Circle of Judgement. I seek justice. He no one has the right to kill anyone just because of the way they look!"
If there is still any doubts, from his vestments he retrieves and holds the two unwashed arrows aloft.
...after proceedings, but before 'Osul gets to find out the results...
'Osul joins the discussion of trees in general. In fact he already had something like that in mind, prior to Araneida finally starting to talk about their problems.
He takes to his meditations with the coming of dawn.
"That would be nice, Atlas... a nice goal. Let's go out and meet what the day has in store."
OOC: Can we get an idea of the geography? The red reavers approached from the far side of the settlement, so not covered in the Sargrass?
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, d20+13=18 ; d20+13=19 ; Thursday January 14th, 2021 8:18:43 AM
Neshi retreats to the tree to share what little he has found out from his observations of the creatures.
Ok, so these Red Reavers are native to our plane of existance. From what we have been told they are not native to the area so someone sent them here. Given that sonic attack they used they are likely magical creatures, though not neceesarily. As they were sent here they are likely a bit out of sorts, confused and angry.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, d20+13=18 ; d20+13=19 ; Thursday January 14th, 2021 8:18:43 AM
Neshi retreats to the tree to share what little he has found out from his observations of the creatures.
Ok, so these Red Reavers are native to our plane of existance. From what we have been told they are not native to the area so someone sent them here. Given that sonic attack they used they are likely magical creatures, though not neceesarily. As they were sent here they are likely a bit out of sorts, confused and angry.
DM(James M) - Map - Circle of Judgement! Thursday January 14th, 2021 9:26:57 AM
Osul Highlight to display spoiler: {"You say you were a bird when Dharwyn shot you? Did you give him any indication that you were anything more than just a bird. Umm, what kind of bird...?"[b] she asked.
[b]"A prarie bird m'aam." Dharwyn replied.
"I see." Araneida said solemly. "So the form you chose is of the type we hunt daily here. I can assure you the hunters get quite excited about them...they are quite tasty. I gather you didn't know how attractive a target you made yourself? Dharwyn, do you regret attacking Osul?"
"Yes m'aam. If I had known it wasnt' a simple bird, I might have made a different choice, b ut I think I wouldn't since all manner of monsters have been attacking us and I assumed this was another of them."
"Quite right. Araneida replied. "Osul, it is regretful you sustained an injury, but given the circumstances I can't see how they would have played out any other way. Dharwyn, you are dismissed.
"M'aam. Dharwyn said as he backed out the opening where the door had been.
A few moments later it was just the council of three and Osul. "Is there anything else you'd like to say?" she added. "Otherwise I think we can say that there is no fault or blame with any of the parties involved. Each person was simply doing their job."
}
The warden's gather at the tree the next morning as they prepare to track down the monsters that attacked the Harvesters. Everyone was refreshed and ready to go. The tree however was still attracting some attention from the nomads as they took turns feeling the bark on the trunk and talking about it.
The reavers had wings and likely were flying so to track them through the air will be difficult, however they did have a unique odor that Brawn could follow. After some discussion the wardens also concluded that the reavers might not be able to fly for long periods so they might find spots in the grass where they settled. One thing is certain, the reavers aren't known for wandering very far afield. Whereever they came from would be close.
Tracking (Scent) DC 24
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Thursday January 14th, 2021 5:27:21 PM
Early in the pre-dawn hours Armand will pray to Gargul to grant him the spells he needs for the day's tasks. Once morning has come and everyone has gotten up and out of the tree, Armand will collapse it back into acorn format and store it in his glove.
Speaking to the party, "I guess it looks like those things flew here. We may need some aerial reconnaissance to see if anything interesting is in the distance since the grass here is so tall. Too bad we don't have one of those grass sailing boats right now."
He will then address Araneida if she is around. "We're off to see what we can find out. I wish there was some way you could signal us in case anything attacks you before we find the cause."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Thursday January 14th, 2021 5:51:28 PM OOC Brawn's Survival is 4, does the scent give a +2 advantage?. Can he take 20 because that's the only way he'll be able to follow it.
Elyngael is ready and prompts Brawn to lead the way. "This may be slow going." she warns everyone.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Thursday January 14th, 2021 7:22:04 PM
Owen readies himself for the journey.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Thursday January 14th, 2021 7:55:34 PM
Atlas finds 'Osul, "Sorry 'Osul, I didn't realize how you were feeling. I did not mean to make jest when you were hurt."
After trying to smooth things over with 'Osul, Atlas prepares for their journey, saying, "I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm ready to get out of here." When finished he looks over his friends and and says, "OK, who's leading the way, El?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature Thursday January 14th, 2021 10:36:17 PM
Vamir barely hides his excitment at leaving the village. The elf can't help but feel something is off about these villagers, and he would rather be off as quick as he can. Just prior to leaving Vamir takes the time to cast Flying Broom, and Rose's Temperature Control on himself. Melzat stay close and be careful. You got yourself good and hurt in the last fight. Idon't want to lose you. Vamir looks at his companions, "We are ready when you are.'
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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.
'Osul(Graham) AC:14 (T:13, FF:11), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R9/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):8/8, Lightning Lord:15/15, Storm Burst:14/14 Friday January 15th, 2021 7:12:34 AM "No hard feelings, Atlas. It wasn't what I had hoped, but I'll call it my atonement. For the trees."
'Osul is just as keen to leave. After some distance he asks if he should go on overwatch, or walk up front trying to catch a clue.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Friday January 15th, 2021 8:37:27 AM
Neshi settles back into his normal form as they discuss plans of where to go and goes through his personal checklist As Armand mentions wanting some sort of signal Neshi speaks up.
It won't be very good if we get to far away but a smoke stick set into a tube to send the smoke upward might do for any attack that might occur while we are close enough to do any good.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Saturday January 16th, 2021 11:01:00 AM "I do have wind walk available today, so I can cast that on several of us."
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Sunday January 17th, 2021 3:00:39 PM
Owen checks over his equipment for flaw or defect in advance of the journey. Satisfied, he looks to follow Elyngael's lead.
'Osul(Graham) AC:14 (T:13, FF:11), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R9/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):8/8, Lightning Lord:15/15, Storm Burst:14/14 Sunday January 17th, 2021 5:12:46 PM "Armand, I have my own if you need to spread those around. I think I'll go with...", as 'Osul wildshapes into a Deinonychus.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Monday January 18th, 2021 5:04:00 PM
Atlas looks about and listens, then speaks up, "Seems like we don't have a lot to go on. Will wind walking work if we're dependent upon Brawn's nose? I would prefer not to split us up again."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Monday January 18th, 2021 5:15:06 PM
Elyngael encourages Brawn to take his time and scent the path.
OOC still assuming he can take 20 to follow the scent.
Deinonych'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:11, FF:12), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R7/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L.Lord:15, S.Burst:14 d20+36=43 ; d20+44=58 ; Monday January 18th, 2021 7:22:19 PM
Deinonychosul sniffs the ground and the air {Scent, Perception:43, Survival(Tracking-Scent):58+Forest Walking}. If successful, he encourages Brawn, and then takes up a pointer-like pose.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Monday January 18th, 2021 9:04:32 PM "I agree Atlas, we seem to get into more trouble whenever the party is split. As long as someone," he glances at Vamir, "can act as aerial reconnaissance then it will be harder for something to spring out at us in this tall grass."
DM Jeremy Tuesday January 19th, 2021 5:45:13 AM OCC... Sorry Guys I didn't realize James went on a walk-a-bout, thanks for bringing that to my attention Robert. I've been trying, and will continue to try to reach him to find out if everything is OK in his end of the world, but, I haven't heard back from him.
Yes taking 10 or taking 20 can be done with a survival check, as long as you have plenty of time, which you have.
Before the Wardens head out of the encampment, Brangorn meets them at the north gate (Where the battle with the red reavers took place) and offers up a prayer for your protection, and he also apologizes for the way things went the previous day before at the council. "Though a goodly sort, Harvesters have a tendency to act a bit childish at times, well I should say they appear childish to outsiders. In reality, they are devoted, and honorable, though you have to get past their exteriors to realize that at times. Good luck on your mission, and may the gods be with you."
When you are away from the encampment, Osul has little problem following the scent on the ground, and with his help, Brawn is able to assist. Armand offers wind walking, and it seems as though as long as everyone can stay together, the crew seems OK with that. (Please let me know if you are wind walking, walking on the ground, or using some other form of transportation.)
The path of the reavers is like a zig-zaging poke-a-dot pattern, that seems to head relativity strait north. every now and then the two noses come upon the faint scents of something other than the red reavers, that seem to be coming from the same place of origin, as the reavers. Due to the faintness of the scent, it would be hard, if not impossible to identify the sources, but you are able to determine that the odd scents are from a variety of creatures, and it is easy to surmise that they are from the previous attackers on the Harvesters. The odd thing is, there are no tracks left by who ever left the scents. DC 15 knowledge geography Highlight to display spoiler: { the grasses grow so fast in the Sargrass Plains, that it quickly covers the visible tracks}
The first day out passes without incident, but about noon the next day, you begin to smell the smell of rotting flesh, and after traveling a short distance you come upon the bodies of of 8 Harvester warriors, bloated and rotten. You instantly realize that this is the ill-fated scouting troupe that was sent from the encampment. Among the dead is an odd looking creature that a DC 23 knowledge nature check revels as a Highlight to display spoiler: {Elasmotherium, or better known as a wooly rhinoceros. which you know comes from cold climates, and is in no way native to this grassy desert.}
He smells and observes the scene. He makes a noise. When agreement is not forthcoming he reverts to his usual form and says, "We should collect, clean and return what we can. The woolly rhino - wouldn't have stood a chance in the heat. Any other thoughts?"
DM(James M) - Map - On the trail Tuesday January 19th, 2021 8:06:30 AM
DM James: Apologies. Took a road trip and my new phone decided that was the time to stop working. Should be back to normal now. I'll edit this post to include more this morning.
The sun was just starting to climb into the sky above the tall grasses such that the shadows cast by them were short. The wind, sun, and waving grass created a strobing effect to those on the ground as they looked about in the efforts to clean the area of the harvesters equipment, presumably to return it to their families.
Flying - Highlight to display spoiler: {As you'd seen before the flattened areas continue in a general northward direction, but they are difficult to pick out since the sun has climbed overhead. As such you can see another a few hundred yards distant.}
KS: Religion DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Harvesters being a nomadic people value survival and the land above ancestry, as such they strip their dead and weave them into the Sargrass to fertilize and restore the grass they've damaged during their time in the plains. Their possessions are then redistributed among the Harvesters based on the relationship to the dead. Spouses would get those things dear to both, with sons and daughters getting the items needed for survival such as tools and weapons. In the absence of spouses and children, siblings would be next on the list.}
Map: Shows pending positions of all. Not official until the next DM post. Move yourselves as appropriate.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Tuesday January 19th, 2021 12:05:24 PM
Atlas takes a moment to mourn those that lost their lives, then he asks, "Anyone know the harvester customs? Do they do burials, burn the bodies, or something else?"
DM James: See the Religion entry in the daily post.
Looking around, Perception DC 32 for whatever might have been left behind or anything that will help them on their way, Neshi replies to Atlsa. Well, Im not sure, but I know I don't want to start a burial pyre here in the middle of the grasslands....
DM James: Highlight to display spoiler: {Each hunter is equipped with a carapace bow with gut string, carapace short sword, hide armor and boots, a leather like pack and provisions for three days. The leader of the group has an ornate feathered headpiece woven into his hair.}
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature d20+22=23 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+5=25 ; Tuesday January 19th, 2021 3:35:46 PM
Vamir nods at Armands suggestion, "I will try and do better than the first time Itried this with the Wardens" he says with a wry smile as he kicks off on his flying broom to give them some advance warning, and perhaps a little tactical advantage.
Vamir soars overhead keeping the party in view as he attempts to blend in with the surroundings (Stealth DC 32) Melzat does his best to quietly wind his way through the tall grass (Stealth DC 25 Go big guy!!)
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+18=29 ; Tuesday January 19th, 2021 5:36:43 PM
Armand wonders about the zig-zag pattern of the Red Reavers flight. He asks the group, "Do you think there is any sort of significance to how they Red Reavers are flying?"
Knowledge Religion 29 (20+18) Seeing the bodies Armand bows his head and prays to Gargul for the departed souls. He turns to Atlas. "The Harvesters being a nomadic people probably value survival and the land above ancestry. We should strip their dead and weave them into the Sargrass to fertilize and restore the grass they've damaged during their time in the plains. We will need to gather and deliver their possessions so that we can return them to the Harvesters for redistributed when we return."
Thus Armand will begin removing their possessions and then working to inter them into the sargrass. "This may take a while guys." Then he looks at Elyngael. "Say that rino-thing could not have flown, is there a trail from it we could follow?"
Elyngael shakes her head at the mess. She is not sure what that creature is so really has no ideas to add to what 'Osul said. She nods at Armands idea. "I will see if there is any kind of sign of passage from the monster." Perception d20+21=32, Survival (tracking) d20+25=29/
Deinonych'Osul(Graham) AC:13 (T:11, FF:12), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R7/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L.Lord:15, S.Burst:14 d20+36=54 ; Tuesday January 19th, 2021 8:56:16 PM "Armand, It might have been a deliberate attempt to throw off anyone follow after them - placing the next landing point off the same line as the previous two. It might also be that they had some trouble getting their bearings. And, like I said - collect, clean, and return what we can."
Once the items are stowed, he asks Vamir if from above he has spotted the likely landing place prior to this one, and listens for anything else going on - trying to place Elyngael and anyone else who is out in the grass trying to follow the path the rhino took to get here. {Perception:54}
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Tuesday January 19th, 2021 9:46:02 PM
Owen takes to the air and scouts out the path ahead.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Wednesday January 20th, 2021 8:27:33 AM
Just about to suggest that they gather the weapons and materials from the harvesters to be returned, Neshi gives a hand with packing the gear and laying the harvesters down for the grass to take them.
DM(James M) - Map - On the trail Wednesday January 20th, 2021 9:58:37 AM Atlas asks about the Harvesters burial rites.
Neshi advises against burning them.
Vamir takes to the air to get a better vantage point.
Armand asks about the red reavers flight pattern and relates what he knows of the Harvesters burial rites. He asks Elyngael to look for tracks.
Elyngael looks over the carnage and agrees to look for tracks.
Osul suggested that the monster attack was a means of preventing the reavers from being followed.
Owen took flight and scouted ahead.
Elyngael - Highlight to display spoiler: {Even though the grass here grows fast and obscures tracks quickly, Elyngael managed to find some bent stalks of grass and was able to discover a few things about the wooly monsters. First, there were more than the one that lay dead here, she couldn't tell how many due to the condition of the trail. Second that they came from the north, the direction the Wardens were headed in at present.}
Owen - Highlight to display spoiler: {The sun was high overhead and the waving grass a solid barrier to any sight. Unlike the previous day when the sun was low there were no shadows on the plain to indicate low spots in the grass where the reavers might have landed, but he was able to find one spot not too far distant to the north. It would take just a few moments to reach that location.}
As two of the wardens took to the air the others set about preparing the dead for their final rest. At Armands instruction they started the process of weaving the stalks of grass around the bodies until a tight cocoon was formed about them. it took about an hour for each of the bodies, but between the four Wardens working at it they finished by midafternoon. By then the sun had passed overhead and was heading for the horizon.
DM James: It takes about 4 hours to get the bodies "buried". If everyone helps it would only be 3 hours.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Wednesday January 20th, 2021 3:25:14 PM
Atlas helps with the burial and prepares to head out again. "Plenty of light left to make some more ground today. Someone just point me in the right direction."
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature d20+20=38 ; d20+23=43 ; Wednesday January 20th, 2021 3:54:59 PM
Vamir and Melzat assist with the burial and retrieval of items from the villagers, and reavers. Once that is complete the witch soars back into the air to help keep an eye from above. (Stealth DC 38 Perception DC 43)
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Wednesday January 20th, 2021 4:56:24 PM
Once all the harvesters are prepared and settled, Neshi once again turns his mind toward the task at hand.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+9=13 ; Wednesday January 20th, 2021 5:35:44 PM
Once bead are buried Armand turns his mind to the remains of the wooly rhinos. He wonders if they are tasty, Knowledge Nature 13 (d20+9).
"Well I guess we'll just leave the rhinos were they fell. If there is any sort of lessening of the grass where their trail is let's try to stay close to that as it heads north. That way those of us not flying won't totally be surprised by something springing out from the grasses. We can use these fallen warriors supplies to supplement our own rations. I don't figure those items need to be returned."
So saying Armand is ready to move on.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Wednesday January 20th, 2021 6:09:20 PM
Brawn stats AC: 30/T16 /F28 Hit points: 107/107 (10hd) CMD: 25
Elyngael points out that there is some sort of trail left by the woolly rhinos. She does not help with the burial. Instead she reluctantly puts her bow away since the grass is going to make shooting effectively difficult. Then she unsheathes the bastard sword (Sun Blade) and gives it a few one handed swings. She and Brawn will stand watch, listening for anything approaching. Perception
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=38 ; d20+4=10 ; Wednesday January 20th, 2021 6:10:18 PM
Perception d20+21=38 and Brawn's Perception d20+4=10
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Wednesday January 20th, 2021 8:48:35 PM
After scouting from the air, Owen helps with the burial.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:23, ST:(F11/R7/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):6/8, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Thursday January 21st, 2021 7:20:33 AM
Despite the seriousness of it all, 'Osul finds the grassweaving relaxing... even meditative.
It might be a little ghoulish, but he serious considers why the lack of predation. this team left the village... how many days ago, again? He looks again at the huge corpse of the elasmotherium, and wonders if something might be sheltering in the cool(ing) belly of the beast. He prods at it with the business end of the gnarled darkwood quarterstaff - not that it has really been swung in anger since being separated from it's previous owner.
Once they're done, nothing expoldes out of the wooley rhino's corpse, and they move out, he remains in human form.
DM(James M) - Map - On the trail Thursday January 21st, 2021 10:58:17 AM
Once the task of burying the dead was accomplished the Wardens continued their journey north with two of their number in the air. The going was slow as it had been since they arrived in the Sargrass but as the sun shifted towards evening, so too did the shadows and those in the air were able to spot an area far head that indicated a larger clearing than those the reavers had made.
On the Ground - Perception DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can feel a slight vibration from the ground.}
In the Air - Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Something is moving towards those on the ground, several somethings, and the grass is waving as whatever it is moves quickly on the ground}
In the Air - Perception DC 30Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot at least 5 of those wooly creatures barreling through the grass. They will be upon those on the ground in a couple of rounds. They are 240' feet out and moving through the grass as if it wasn't there as they charge towards the grounded Wardens.}
DM James: Stealth while flying isn't going to be possible unless extra measures are taken, however the height of the grasses would give anyone on the ground or in the air partial concealment from each other. The shadows cast by the grass and the grass itself provides 20% concealment to anything 10'-30' away. More than 30' the grass provides 50% concealment.
Map: Shows approximate location of PC's. Not official until next DM post. Move your PC or post your location, (i.e. Osul moves to AA21)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 d20+14=34 ; Thursday January 21st, 2021 7:34:01 PM
As Atlas walks he feels a slight vibration in the ground, "Seems like we might have company soon. Anyone else feel that?" He pulls his sword and shield as he waits to see what happens next.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, d20+13=29 ; Thursday January 21st, 2021 7:34:54 PM
Neshi is moving along keeping an eye on things where he can on the ground, but isn't finding much of anything to see. Perception DC 29
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+7=19 ; Thursday January 21st, 2021 7:54:37 PM OOC, are we currently in a clearing? It appears that way on the map/ Perception 19 (d20+7)
Armand's head pops up as he was lost in thought. "What? Atlas you think something is headed our way? Should we clear an area of this grass?" He pauses and then exclaims. "Better plan.
Armand casts Air Walk on Elyngael and then begins cutting down the grass around him with his glaive. If there is time he will also cast Shield of Faith on himself.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=33 ; Thursday January 21st, 2021 8:05:15 PM
Elyngael takes to the air, and walks up 40 feet to see what's going on. Perception d20+21=33. "Hey there's a bunch of those woolly rhinos headed this way! She immediately puts her sword away and takes out her bow.
OOC, in the air, what kind of range is she going to have with the bow?
DM James: IF you made the perception check you see them, but they still get concealment.
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature d20+23=36 ; Thursday January 21st, 2021 9:15:03 PM
Vamir sees the animals charging towards his friends, "Melzat please let the everyone know 5 of those wooly rinos are headed stright for them and they should be there in about 15 seconds." Melzat relays the information to the group and moves to AG 55. Vamir continues to circle the area to provide updates.
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:23, ST:(F11/R7/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):6/8, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d20+36=41 ; Friday January 22nd, 2021 6:59:27 AM {Perception:41}
"That's not much time. We don't know if they are after all of us, some of us, or just passing through at speed. Let's work that out.", he adds with a grin. "Who is left that cannot get into the air?" He would be keen to see one of the larger members (Melzat or Neshi... ah!). "Neshi, can you Teleport most of us a distance behind them as they approach?"
He casts Air Walk on Melzat, as a thank you.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, Friday January 22nd, 2021 8:17:04 AM
As long as I can see where we are to go I can take about 5 human sized people with me as well.
DM(James M) - Map - On the trail Friday January 22nd, 2021 8:45:56 AM Round 1
Atlas warns the others and pulls out his sword and shield as the vibrations get stronger.
Neshi looked ahead but hadn't much luck as he peered through the grass.
Armand cast Air Walk on Elyngael.
Elyngael stepped into the air and moved forward to get a better look as she put her sword away.
Melzat relates what he is told to the group on the ground and moves to the head of the formation.
Vamir maintains his position in the air.
Osul asks if Neshi can teleport them someplace after he cast Air Walk on Melzat
Round 2
Elyngael drew her bow
Armand started to cut the grass in a circle around him.
Neshi considers teleporting up to 5 of them.
DM James: You can try to teleport to someplace you've been already, but you are unfamiliar with the area ahead of you.
The vibrations became the thunderous sound of stampeding rhinos as they tore through the grasslands to appear just a few feet in front of the Wardens as they stomped everything in their path flat.
Perception - DC 20 to get an action before they overrun you if you haven't already located them from the previous check. Highlight to display spoiler: { These ten foot tall twenty foot long wooly rhinos are tearing through the grass as if it didn't exist. }
DM: Giant Woolly Rhino AC 23, Concealment 20% Map: See updated positions on monsters.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Friday January 22nd, 2021 10:52:24 AM
Atlas moves forward and braces himself. "I don't want to kill wild beasts for no reason. If we can just let them pass then let's do so, otherwise put them out of their misery quickly. There is no sport in killing needlessly. However, if they make it to the encampment then they will make good food, unlike out here in the middle of nowhere."
As Neshi yells this he casts an ice wall 150 ft long 10 feet high and 15 inches thick as far ahead of the beasts as possible.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:23, ST:(F11/R7/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):6/8, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d20+36=37 ; Friday January 22nd, 2021 8:23:37 PM {Perception:37}
'Osul is in total agreement with Atlas, and then the icewall appears. Time for a new plan that makes use of it.
He asks Melzat to lift him up so he can see over the icewall (and reminds him that he can walk theough the air now) From here he casts Animate Plants (7th) {as Entangle - no SR or Save} on the far side of the wall. He then digs deep {spending 1 Hero point for an extra standard action} and casts Plant Growth {150' radius semicircle, diameter running along the ice wall - no SR or Save} over the Animate Plants on the other side of the wall. {DC for Strength or Escape Artist Check is 32, Speed drops to 5 feet, or 10 feet for Large or larger creatures and the terrain is difficult}.
"They'll break out of it eventually, unless they choose to contemplate their circumstances for 15 hours. I'd like to try to talk them down or calm them, unless we want to just get out of here, and leave them to their charging through the grass? Given the way they are acting as a herd, the first free might stay to assist the others until they are all free."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+7=9 ; Saturday January 23rd, 2021 10:53:20 AM
Perception 9 (d20+7)
Armand is taken by surprise how quickly things are moving. He was contemplating throwing up a blade barrier but with the sudden appearance of the wall of ice and 'Osul's plant spells, he hesitates. "Well that was rather quick. If we can avoid attacking them maybe that's for the better. I'm not sure how fast we can move through the grass around them."
OOC since Armand failed his perception I'm assuming he can't move or cast spells this round.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Saturday January 23rd, 2021 3:09:44 PM
Auto make Perception.
Elyngael shifts to the right but does not fire her arrows right now as there may not be a fight. She maintains her 40 foot height and will call out to the others on the other side of the wall of ice concerning what happens with the rhinos.
PS 6th level combat feat - Improved Precise Shot: No cover or concealment for targets.
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature d20+23=36 ; Sunday January 24th, 2021 9:00:44 PM
Vamir sees the animals charging towards his friends, "Melzat please let the everyone know 5 of those wooly rinos are headed stright for them and they should be there in about 15 seconds." Melzat relays the information to the group and moves to AG 55. Vamir continues to circle the area to provide updates.
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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.
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature Sunday January 24th, 2021 9:04:40 PM
Addendum: Melzat will lift Osul up as high as he can windwalking as necessary.
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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(James M) - Map - Round 3 8d6+24=58 ; d6+15=20 ; 8d6+24=43 ; 8d6+24=56 ; d20+21=37 ; 8d6+24=54 ; d6+15=17 ; 3d6+18=26 ; d20+21=34 ; d6+15=19 ; 8d6+24=53 ; Monday January 25th, 2021 11:28:11 AM
Atlas expresses a desire to avoid killing the animals
Neshi casts Wall of Ice in front of the charging animals
Osul gets Melzat to lift him up so he can see over the wall.
Armand is taken aback by the swift movement of the animals.
Elyngael hovers in the air and waits.
Vamir continues his flight.
DM James: Only one standard action was available. Osul was able to get into the air, but not cast his spell until after the beasts struck the wall.
Atlas and Armand were the only two Wardens on the ground, the others were flying in one way or another and hopefully out of reach of the rampaging animals. The charging animals were fast, but Osul was a split second too late.
The first of the creatures burst through the wall but in so doing was damaged by the cold of the wall as it passed through to the other side. It's momentum was also stopped as it thrashed about in the general direction of Atlas. Still the second one behind it rushed through the opening and struck Armand and it continued as it rushed past with Armand impaled upon it's horn.
The third one struck the wall and nearly broke through but the wall held and kept it on the other side. A moment later the fourth behind it smashed through the wall and opened it up for both of them. It attempted to run Atlas through but the warrior easily stepped to one side to avoid the charging beast.
The fifth and last beast struck the wall full force and ran right through it as it shook off the cold the wall inflicted upon it.
Given the new location of the beasts I'm guessing Osul might choose to use his spell differently or use another spell entirely.
Elyngael wants to call out to Brawn to help Armand buts see's that he is too close to his own opponent to do that.
Brawn attacks WR4 Bite 1 d20+15=18, miss Bite 2 d20+10=25, hit damage 2d6+7=11, fire d6=5, cold d6=1 Trip chance CMB d20+13=29
Elyngael unloads on WR2, using Rapid Shot, Improved Precise shot, Many Shot, and Deadly Aim (-3 to hit, +6 damage). First shot d20+18=20 miss Second Shot d20+18=37 potential crit confirmed on a 30. Damage 2d8+24=29, electrical d6=1 Third shot d20+13=19 miss Forth shot d20+8=19 miss.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 91/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Monday January 25th, 2021 6:18:01 PM Hmm, so breaking through the ice wall doesn't count as an action? I mean I can see using the trample attack but that would continue as a trample attack on the other side. Switching to the gore attack is like a different action. Seems odd, but I'm not DMing this game.
Armand realizes that there's no way he's going to be able to free himself from this horn. So I have the grappled condition but technically my arms are free, I'm assuming there's some leeway here. He quickly reasons that as he's getting jostled around most spells are going to be hard to cast, as he then coughs up some blood splattering the rhinos head.
He opts to do the only thing he can and summons the healing power of Gargul, excluding WR2,4,5. Channel, healing himself 33 (8d6, ignore the 1)
DM James: The one that broke through the wall isn’t the one that attacked him, that one came through the gap the other created.
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature Monday January 25th, 2021 7:50:59 PM
Vamir sees Armand in a bad way and casts Charm Monster on the Wooly Rino that has him impaled. (DC 20 Will)
Melzat looks at Osul, "Where do you want me to set you so I might join the fight?" Melzat will set Osul down at that spot and move towards teh rino that has Armand.
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 15d6=44 ; Monday January 25th, 2021 8:38:38 PM
Owen rises higher in the air and casts Freezing Sphere on WR1 and WR3. They must make a DC23 Reflex save or take 44 cold damage.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, med air elemental Monday January 25th, 2021 9:30:52 PM
flying down to reach Armand (100ft fly perfect) Neshi grabs hold of him and casts dimension door taking them both to AS39. where Neshi sets him down.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 d20+19=20 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2021 12:36:24 AM ooc: Can Atlas tell if the herd is just running through and impaled Armand out of instinct or are they all going to turn around and attack us? Just trying to get a feel for the situation so I know if Atlas should attack or not.
Atlas, unsure if the animals mean them harm or if they are just passing through and lashing out due to instinct, decides to hold off on attacking. He yells "Fly" and jumps into the air with his winged boots. He will assist Armand if he tries to break free of the grapple, also attempting to lift him in the air if he does get free so that he does not get trampled. (Aid Another, +2) As he reaches down to help he says, "Hey there, now that you're not bleeding as bad, maybe we can get you free?"
---------------------------------------------------- Aid Another (Break Grapple): 1d20+19(CMB)=20
Huge Air Elemental - 'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:14, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F11/R10/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):5, L.Lord:15, S.Burst:14 d20+36=47 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2021 12:59:44 AM "Thank you Melzat, this will do. I need to see what is driving them, and if I cannot see it then I ned to ask them." He wildshapes into a Huge Air Elemental. Darkvision 60', Fly 120' (Perfect), DR 5/-, and Immune to Bleed, Critical Hits, and Sneak Attacks. He sees Neshi get to Armand, and when they both disappear he heads 120' back up (at whatever altitude Melzat lets him off) along the path they trampled, looking for signs of what might be pursuing them, {Perception:47}
DM(James M) - Map - Round 3 d20+8=24 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=35 ; 2d6+15=21 ; 2d6+15=20 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2021 10:57:14 AM
Brawn attacked WR4 and tried to trip it.
Elyngael attacked WR2
Armand healed himself while being impaled on the horn, though the horn was pushed out by the magic he was still trapped upon its nose.
Vamir cast Charm Monster on WR2
Owen cast Freezing Sphere on WR1 and WR3
Neshi tries to grab Armand and Dimension Door away
Atlas took to the air (Provoking AoO from WR3 and WR4) and tried to help Armand.
Osul rises into the air to see what might be driving the creatures.
Brawn was tough as he bit at the huge creature and tried to trip it up, but it was just too massive for him to succeed. Still he was able to hurt it and it bled from multiple wounds as a result.
Elyngael fired her bow and while only one of the arrows hit it's target the effect was massive as the arrow buried itself deep into a sensitive part of the rhino's hide.
Vamir cast his spell but the creature was just too focused on it's anger and the spell failed.
Owen had somewhat better luck as his freezing sphere exploded and damaged two of the creatures though they seemed to shake it off easily.
Neshi flew down out of the sky and tried to dimension door Armand away from the fight.
Neshi and Atlas Highlight to display spoiler: {Neshi roll to Hit AC 9 touch to succeed, add +2 for help from Atlas.}
Atlas took to the air but the rhino's were watchful of the act and lashed out at him. In a flurry of horn, hooves, and body slams Atlas rose up above it all unscathed. Highlight to display spoiler: {The one that could have hit would have if it had flanking.LOL!}
Atlas arrived to help Armand and as he did so the beast lashed out at him as it thrashed about.
Osul flies up to get a better look ahead. Highlight to display spoiler: {Osul can see that the flattened grasses are already starting to straighten after the rhino's passing. Beyond two hundred feet or so he can't see anything that might have spooked them.}
One of the beasts lashed out at Brawn and hit him. The other lashed out at Atlas who was proving to be quite the slippery opponent. A third rushed forward to strike out at Atlas, but he was out of reach as it danced about and thrust it's head upward. Lastly another rushed forward to strike out at Brawn and it too struck the companion.
DM: Vamir - WR2 (Charm Monster), Save Roll 24, Success! Owen - WR1 (Freezing Sphere), Save Roll 20, Fail; Damage 44 hp Owen - WR3 (Freezing Sphere), Save Roll 27, Success! Damage 22 hp WR3(AoO) - Atlas, Roll 34, Miss. WR4(AoO) - Atlas, Roll 28+2(flanking)=30, Miss. WR1(AoO) - Atlas, Roll 31+2(flanking)=33, Miss. WR2(AoO) - Atlas, Roll 24, Miss. WR4 - Brawn, Roll 41(threat), Damage 21 hp WR2 - Atlas, Roll 30, Miss. WR3 - Brawn, Roll 35, Hit; Damage 20 hp
Don't forget to update your hp totals on the subject line.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, med air elemental d20+12=13 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+10=13 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2021 2:20:13 PM Touch AC 12 to grab Armand.
Form their place at AS 39, Neshi looks to see that only Brawn seems to be on the ground and in real danger.
As Neshi he prepares he calls out "Elygael im going in for brawn if you can let him know not to eat me, it would be appreciated!!" As he finishe speaking he once again takes off to get hold of Brawn and guide him through the dimension door that Neshi creates as he grabs hold of him, returning him to right next to Armand. Touch AC 13
DM James: You don't need to hit Touch AC on an ally. With Armand because he was in the clutches of the creature you had to hit it's Touch AC to grab onto him.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 91/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet 15d6=58 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2021 5:29:08 PM I'm not sure if Armand is in the air with Neshi&Atlas, through the dimension door, or still balanced on the rhinos nose. So I'm not sure where to move him.
Seeing himself free of the horn and ungrappled Armand decides this is the time for some powerful mana. He casts Fire Storm. (turned the area affected red). The raging flames do not harm natural vegetation, ground cover, or any plant creatures in the area that you wish to exclude from damage.I'm excluding all vegetation, and the only creature on the ground is Brawn and the and since it goes in 2 10' cubes per level I believe I can shape it somewhat. Damage 58 (15d6), Reflex save 24 for half. IF they fail their save they catch fire and will take 4d6 fire damage until they do a full-round action to put themselves out.
Elyngael wants to call out to Brawn be ready for Neshi. Brawn takes a 5 foot step to the left and continues to attack WR4.
Bite 1 d20+15=35, potential crit confirmed on 33 (ignore the 31 roll I started typing and it rolled again): damage 4d6+14=29, fire d6=6, cold d6=2, trip chance CMB d20+13=27 Bite 2 d20+10=13: Miss
Elyngael changes the target to WR4, since Brawn is being double teamed. She is using Rapid Shot, Improved Precise shot, Many Shot, and Deadly Aim (-3 to hit, +6 damage). First shot d20+18=35: Damage arrow 1 d8+12=15 and electrical d6=1, and second arrow d8+12=17 and electrical d6=2 Second Shot d20+18=25: Damage 1d8+12=20, electrical d6=4 Third shot d20+13=17 miss Forth shot d20+8=23: Damage 1d8+12=19, electrical d6=2.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Tuesday January 26th, 2021 7:40:36 PM
Atlas flies up another 15 feet to avoid any trouble with the flames or jumping beasts. To Armand he says, "Well, you have certainly started the meal for the folks we just left. Half cooked and almost dead, that should reduce any fatalities and make for a great dinner!"
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature d20+19=24 ; 2d6+9=20 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d3=1 ; d20+19=21 ; 2d6+9=13 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d20+19=24 ; 3d8+9=15 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2021 7:52:59 PM
Vamir touches down directly behind Melzat at AG39 using his friend as a giant shield. The witch casts poison using Melzat to deliver the touch attack.
Melzat walks down to AG40 and and bellows at WR1. The large tree begins slamming the huge beast twice (AC 24 for 20 regular damage, 2 shock, 4 frost. Also Touch AC 24 to deliver Poison for 1 con damage DC 20 Fortitude. AC 21 for 13 regular damage, 5 shock, and 2 frost. Melzat bellows in frustration feeling as though his slams are not potent enough and bites at the beast (AC 24 for 15 regular damage, 6 shock, and 1 frost)
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 5d4+5=14 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2021 11:11:25 PM
Owen rises slightly higher and casts Magic Missile on WR1, dealing 14 force damage.
Huge Air Elemental - 'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:14, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F11/R10/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):5, L.Lord:15, S.Burst:14 Wednesday January 27th, 2021 5:51:35 AM
'Osul flies back {to AK48} and casts an eye over the situation, amongst the smell of burning hair, checks who is in what shape.
DM(James M) - Map - Victory and some more dislocation... d20+7=20 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=13 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=19 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=18 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2021 9:41:24 AM
DM: Since we are dealing with animals.....
Armand has successfully been taken through the dimension door, but he wasn't finished with those rhinos as he brought down a firestorm upon them. The fire washed over them and caught them all on fire. As a result they bolted as they tried to get as far from the fire as possible. Before long the charging rhinos were out of sight as they ran through the tall grass.
Those in the air saw the rhino's eventually drop from their injuries as the fire continued to consume them...
After defeating the Elasmotheriums a thick smoky haze encompassed the area, and a male manfri walked out of the haze. As the manfri stepped out of the haze, all the Wardens, except Vamir recognized him as Mahyawu, who they met last time they were in the plains. Mahyawu asked them to follow him, then turned around and walked back into the smoke. As the Wardens followed, at first they didn’t see anything, as the smoke was too thick, but then, a moment or two later, the haze cleared and the Wardens found themselves in a manfri village. Mahyawu lead them to what appeared to be a council fire, where they saw a wemic? No, on closer look it’s a sphinx, and not only that but one they sort of recognize. Though he is clearly older than they remembered, this was Cheops, whom they met last time they were in the Sargrass Plains.
Huge Air Elemental - 'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:14, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F11/R10/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):5, L.Lord:15, S.Burst:14 Wednesday January 27th, 2021 3:54:54 PM
'Osul casts Quench on the fallen elasmotheria... no, they're gone.
He returns to the ground, reverts to human form, and offers greetings.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 91/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Wednesday January 27th, 2021 5:24:21 PM
Armand is stunned and somewhat suspicious. It was his understandings that the Sargrass they were in previously was different somehow than the one they are in now. And yet here is Mahyawu again. He resolves to stay non-committal and silent. Choosing to watch everything carefully.
Perception (can I take 20?) it would be a +7 for skill.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=41 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2021 6:10:56 PM
Elyngael comes down to Brawn and walks with him through the smoke. Elyngael asks "What's going on here? She looks around to see what else is around the council fire. Perception d20+21=41.
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature Wednesday January 27th, 2021 7:42:37 PM
OOC: Please excuse the additional post from last night. Iam not sure what happened.
Vamir shakes his head, trying to understand what just happened. Melzat, please stay close. Iam not sure what is going on here.'Where are we? What is going on? Who are these people?' Vamir whispers to Armand.
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, med air elemental Wednesday January 27th, 2021 8:26:49 PM
Neshi shakes his head at the loss of animal life but understands. And then just as he is getting situated Mahyawu shows up and leads them off again....
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Wednesday January 27th, 2021 11:29:12 PM
Atlas, leaves the animals behind, shutting down any thought or emotion to the situation. "We're all alive and mostly well, so let's make it count."
However, before he can go anywhere he is surprised by the site of Mahyawu and then even more so at the sight of the Sphinx. "Time always was different here, but it saddens me to see that you have aged so much. However, a deal is a deal, and if I remember correctly, you have something to teach us as part of our last deal."
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Thursday January 28th, 2021 1:01:23 AM
Owen is surprised and delighted to see Mahyawu and Cheops. He greets them warmly and corrects Atlas: "Ah, but Atlas! First we must tell him of our travels and adventures!"
DM(James M) - Map - Victory and some more dislocation... Thursday January 28th, 2021 9:34:15 AM
Osul landed and offered his greetings.
Armand was silent and kept a sharp eye out.
Elyngael follows along and asks what's going on.
Vamir asks Armand about the situation.
Neshi follows Mahyawu with the others
Owen greets his old friends warmly and suggests they catch up on each others lives.
Mahyawu looks grim and tells the Wardens to take a seat, and then says, “We have much to discuss, and little time, the enemy grows stronger by the day!” He then motions to Cheops, who says:
“It has been many decades since we last met, though to you it has only been a few years. The Sargrass Plains that returned to the Wold is much older than the one you visited, while it was still in the other dimension. Which explains why I have greyed a bit since we last conversed. Of course our friend Mahyawu here is as ageless as ever. That said it is clear that your return is the work of the gods, as there is a new threat to the plains that we hope you have the strength to challenge, and conquer."
"Since you are following the trail, left by the monsters, towards the source, it is clear that you already are aware of something being amiss, but what you don’t know is the source. Some new evil has been dragging creatures from other parts of the Wold, or maybe places outside of the Wold, we aren’t exactly certain, nor are we certain, what is doing the dragging, but we do know where the source of the problem currently is, and we believe that their goal is to terrorize the inhabitants of the plains, so that when they choose to reveal themselves, they will strike such terror that they will easily conquer the plains, and who knows where else after the Sargrass Plains have bent the knee to them.”
Mahyawu then suggested you spend the night in the manfri village, and offered to transport you to the source of the evil, making sure to keep a good distance away, so everyone can approach it safely. Cheops says he will be gone when the Wardens awake, but will see them again at the Harvester’s Village.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 91/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Thursday January 28th, 2021 5:31:20 PM
Armand tries to sum of for Vamir as explaining would take take too long. "A while back there was a huge problem that affected the whole Wold. We were only some of the adventurers sent by the gods to try and fix things, fight an evil personage trying to revive a dead god, and in doing so bring the Sargrass back from a plain of limbo. Oh, and in the end a new god was born."
Turning to Mahyawu, "Do you suspect a single agency or something more complex? What sort of things have you noticed going amiss? You wouldn't by chance have access to one of those boats that float along the Sargrass would you, maybe a raft even. It's difficult going, walking through these overtall grasses." He says the last with a bit of humor.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Thursday January 28th, 2021 6:23:06 PM
Elyngael says, "All I need to know is are there monsters that have been doing this terrorizing that require something special in the way of arms to kill them?" She then turns to Cheops, "It's good to see you again Cheops. Do you want to hear of our travels since last we met? Could we hear of yours as it seems you've had more time pass than we have."
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature Thursday January 28th, 2021 6:32:48 PM
Vamir shakes his head again not clearly understanding what the heck is going on. As a result the young witch and Melzat listen intently, but say little.
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Thursday January 28th, 2021 9:14:05 PM
Owen responds to Mahyawu: "We would be glad to spend the night here, and will accept any guidance you can provide us on this new threat to the Sargrass."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, med air elemental Friday January 29th, 2021 7:54:34 AM
Neshi listens and begins to wonder if the gods are playing with them again. shaking his head he continues his pondering as the discussions continue. At least we should get to where we are going more quickly.
'Osul(Graham) AC:9 (T:11, FF:8), CMD:23, ST:(F11/R7/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):5, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 4d12=21 ; Friday January 29th, 2021 8:35:28 AM
He admits his own surprise at Cheops mentioning meeting up after at the Harvester's village.
After ensuring Armand and Brawn are healed, 'Osul joins in the conversation - mostly as an audience.
Later he asks what he can do to help around the village. Later still, looking up at the stars, he casts Control Weather in preparation for the next day. {Clear, dry, 3 mile radius, 2 x 4d12=42 hours duration}
He wakes as every day with the pre-dawn, and performs his meditations, before gathering with all the Wardens. {spells to be updated over the weekend}
DM(James M) - Map - Victory and some more dislocation... Friday January 29th, 2021 9:05:52 AM
Armand explains to Vamir the circumstances of the last meeting with Mahyawu and asks Mahyawu about the evil in the Sargrass.
Elyngael asked about special weaponry to fight the evil and then asked Cheops for tales of his time in the Sargrass these past years.
Vamir listen to the discourse, but remain silent.
Owen excepts the offer of shelter and any information they can provide.
Neshi is relieved that the journey to find the evil is nearing an end.
Osul is surprised at Cheops knowledge of the Harvesters and he heals the injured. He also asks what he can do to help the village.
DM James: Please reset your HP totals to Max.
Mahyawu responds to Armand. "My friend. It is a powerful evil and our scrying shows that a madness is involved with whatever seeks to dominate the Sargrass. As for travelling craft, we have none to offer you, but will be able to get you very close to the source in the morning. So there should be no need for such."
To Elyngael Mahyawu answered. "The evil resists our attempts to discover it's true form or identity. All we've been able to discern is that it's an old evil and been corrupted or driven insane. It is crafty however as it's attempts to remain hidden have been very effective. Still, we know exactly where it's summoning has happened. We hope that you will find it there."
Mahyawu finds Osul moments after the weather magic is used. "Thank you my friend. Good weather will aid our hunters and workers."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 91/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+20=27 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+28=30 ; Friday January 29th, 2021 8:32:14 PM "So someone or something that is evil and possibly insane?" Armand ponders a bit. "Could it be that baron that was involved with the god Marteaus? If I recall, we avoided a direct confrontation with him and back then he was rumored to have an army at his beck and call."
Armand tries to thinks what else could possibly control a variety of different creatures and have the ability to transport them from other areas of the Wold, indeed from possibly other dimensions. Knowledge History 27 (d20+20) Knowledge Arcane 21 (d20+21) Knowledge Religion 37 (d20+37) Knowledge Planes 30 (d20+28)
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:23, ST:(F11/R7/W21 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):8, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 Saturday January 30th, 2021 5:33:24 AM "One good turn deserves another. Thank you Mahyawu."
He wakes as every day with the pre-dawn, and performs his meditations, before gathering with all the Wardens. {spells updated}
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Saturday January 30th, 2021 3:39:19 PM
Having nothing else to do, Elyngael will practice using her sword with Atlas in the morning.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, med air elemental Saturday January 30th, 2021 6:47:57 PM
Neshi frowns as Armand mentions the Baron and Marteus. And then starts thinking about new ways to use the spells he has, in order to break any patterns that he may have gotten himself into.
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (S), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature Sunday January 31st, 2021 8:20:32 PM
Vamir nods at the information, "I am assuming there has been nothing found to use to identify the creature, or being? If there has been I may be able to help locate the exact location of this being." If there is nothing to help with the casting Vamir will encourage Melzat to drop his roots in the soil, and attempt to relax before the next battle begins.
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22 Sunday January 31st, 2021 11:22:26 PM
As the evening wears on, Owen speaks with Cheops: "Can we share tales of our adventures with you in exchange for knowledge of your language, as we once agreed?"
DM Jeremy Monday February 1st, 2021 7:28:18 AM
Mahyawu answers Armand, ”It has been many centuries since we have heard from the Baron and his men, and for that everyone on the plains breath a sigh of relief. They were thrown down, and the Baron himself was destroyed. Without a leader, his men, those that survived anyway, wandered the plains and eventually interspersed with some of the others such as the survivors of Rattledam as well as the farmers, and they became the Harvesters. As you have met, the Harvesters are made up of several nomadic groups that wander the plains looking to harvest things of value. They are a goodly sort and very industrious, in their way, nothing like the Baron’s men of old.”
To Vamir, the Manfi answers, ”Sadly no, though we have been able to pinpoint the location that the strange invaders seem to be originating from, we have not been able to decern its identity. I will bring you Wardens to said location in the same manner I brought you to this village, but before I do, let us breakfast together, and if their are anymore questions, now is the time to ask.
Mahyawu concentrates and begins to cast a spell, moments later a large feast is before you, and it is clear he just cast Heroes Feast. (Mahyawu is a level 18 caster)
Cheops answers Owen, ”I will with great pleasure hear your tales, and studiously fulfilled my end of the bargain, but I fear now isn’t the time, though if you meet me at the Harvesters encampment, after this threat has been neutralized, we will have all the time we need to share with one another.”
Heroes Feast You bring forth a great feast, including a magnificent table, chairs, service, and food and drink. The feast takes 1 hour to consume, and the beneficial effects do not set in until this hour is over. Every creature partaking of the feast is cured of all sickness and nausea, receives the benefits of both neutralize poison and remove disease, and gains 1d8 temporary hit points + 1 point per two caster levels (maximum +10) after imbibing the nectar-like beverage that is part of the feast. The ambrosial food grants each creature that partakes a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 35 (T 17 FF 28) , CMD: 34, HP 153/153 Monday February 1st, 2021 9:29:47 AM
Atlas rubs his belly, very content after the meal, but also ready to deal with this problem. He stands up, stretches, and bids farewell to Mahyawu and Cheops. "Tales it is, on our return. Thank you for your hospitality and for your help as we try to solve this issue. Until next time." Atlas gives a little bow, almost trips over his sword, and turns to leave with the group.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25/touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Monday February 1st, 2021 5:18:25 PM
Armand is amazed at Manfi's words. He nods wisely at what Manfi has said, but silently contemplates how Manfi has remained living if centuries have passed. He resolves that it must be that in some way Manfi is tied to the land, or that he is some instrument of higher powers.
Before going to sleep that night, Armand makes sure that everyone is healed up. In the morning he prays to Gargul, hoping his god has granted him the best spells for the day.
Armand nods to Atlas. "I too am ready to depart."
Hero's Feast: 8 temp hit points, +1 to hit, +1 Will, +4 vs fear.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Monday February 1st, 2021 7:29:08 PM
Elyngael makes sure she and Brawn get a good helping of the Hero's Feast. She is up and ready to go when it's time to depart. "Atlas you keep eating like that and you'll be tripping over more than your sword when you bend over."
Vamir (Wade) AC:24 T:19 FF: 18 CMD: 20 Hps: 129/129 Ritual of Warding (S), Ritual of Spiritual Healing (F), Flying Broom, Rose's Temperature d20+19=34 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+23=26 ; Monday February 1st, 2021 8:33:23 PM
Vamir wakes early and prepares for the day. The witch sucessfully to draw Woldsblood into the the Wold (Reflex 34) and then complete his Ritual of Warding (Survival DC 22 pass) and his Ritual of Spiritual Healing (Healing DC 25 fail please ignore the second due to fat fingers). Vamir joins the others for breakfast a bit dejected knowing he failed casting his ritual.
Vamir thanks Mahyuma for the feast, and prepares to leave with the others.
Melzat stats AC: 32 T: 16 F: 24 Hit points: 150/150 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
Hero's Feast: 8 temp hit points, +1 to hit, +1 Will, +4 vs fear.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent) AC:(29)25 / T(24)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 20, med air elemental Monday February 1st, 2021 10:03:09 PM
Neshi more than puts away his fair share of food from the heroes feast and turns to the bed soon after, only to wake bright eyed and bushy tailed in the morning.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117 + 16/16 Temp.; CMD: 22 d8+9=16 ; Monday February 1st, 2021 11:36:01 PM
Owen enjoys the feast and looks forward to learning more from Cheops after further adventures tomorrow.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:24, ST:(F11/R7/W22 + RNL), HP:16+96/96, Wildshape(XVII):8, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d8=7 ; Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 2:09:30 AM
'Osul warmly thanks Mahyawu again, shoulders his backpack, readies his staff and prepares to be whisped away.
Control Weather (30 hours) - Calm and dry Hero's Feast: 16 temp hit points, +1 to hit, +1 Will, +4 vs fear
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