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Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29
Thursday April 25th, 2024 1:15:28 PM
"So, we take a few minutes to prepare, then we open the door, if we are going to do this," Yofiel suggests. "Why? That keeps open the option of leaving from the top."
"Ezekiel has his wand. We have missiles. Grim has his polearm. We aim to see what is there. If circumstances allow us to explore a bit without huge risk, then good. If not, we save our lives, and retreat.
"What do you all think? How should we prepare?"
Kaze (JonS) HP 27/36 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7
Thursday April 25th, 2024 1:49:06 PM
Kaze adds, "I've got my blade and shield. My bet is that whatever is behind the door is food for those who were here. Why else would there be fresh hay?"
Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 31/31
Thursday April 25th, 2024 3:45:30 PM
"I can also try to blind whatever creature is outside the door," says Ezekiel. "And cover it in sparkly stuff in case it's invisible."
Ezekiel will ready glitterdust against any unknown animal or other creature taking a hostile action towards the group.
Marest (Jon-Paul) AC:16 (T:12, FF:10), CMD:13, Saves:(F:3/R:8/W:8), HP:30/30
Thursday April 25th, 2024 7:43:18 PM
Rest / Meditate
Marest realizing that the group has not had rest in a very long time, coupled with the belief that the Guard T-Rex is probably awake by now, suggests to the group that, "Now is as good time as any to have a short rest or at least a 2-hour meditation. I realize the group is top-heavy with martial classes, but those of us who cast spells need rest. If we do not rest, we will be cannon fodder for the next encounter! And as for healing, you are as good as dead if, we that cast healing, do not rest. Your call!" Marest says and she points around the room.
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29
Thursday April 25th, 2024 8:42:14 PM
"Marest, we fed the t-rex about 5 to 6 hours ago. From what we were told, I am thinking the minimum time the guardian dino up top will sleep is 8 hours. It will likely take us about 15 to 20 minutes to hike back up, if we do not stop along the way," Yofi responds to Marest's repeated request, and tries to counter her surmise. "Maybe the t-rex will sleep longer, like 12 hours. Maybe 24. If you want to stay back as some of us take a quick look, now, then do so. I am not willing yet to give up our relatively safe window in which to exit from above - that is, in less than 8 hours.
"It was suggested you get in your rest time as some of us skimmed through the documentation. You chose instead to offer to join in the reading, for which I am grateful, especially considering your growing alchemical skills. Yet, again, feel free stay back in order to mitigate the risk to yourself. Start your meditation if you choose. But judging from our earlier forays, returning through the jungle below may be high risk. Traveling from up top - we better know what's there. We can let you know what we find outside."
Another thought occurs to the bard. "It is slightly possible that whoever is on the other side may prove friendly. We need to take care not to instantly attack, if we can avoid doing so. And ready to attack, if avoidance is not a good option."
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Yofiel says to the rest of the group, "I'm ready. Two or three of you still have about 30 minutes left of the protection against poisons that Marest provided you - Grim, Kaze, and Siolo, I think?"
She waits to see who will try to unlock the mechanism.
Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy)
Thursday April 25th, 2024 9:25:16 PM
"Yeah, let's take a look," Dapple says. "But be careful."
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29
Thursday April 25th, 2024 11:45:12 PM
"Colt - Might you have an idea how to get this open?" asks the bard. "You're nimble, and clever. Give it a try?"
Grim Ripr 4th (JonathanT) AC 17 Tch 11 HP 51/51 CMD 19
Friday April 26th, 2024 12:26:46 AM
Grim shrugs, "Since there seems to be fresh hay, it would be reasonable to think that someone was hired to bring hay and hasn't quit bringing it after all this time. Or it could be a jungle deer. The least we can do is try to unlock it. If that doesn't work then up we go."
He draws his falchion and points to the locks, "Someone get to picking."
Downward - DM Jess- Maps and documents
Friday April 26th, 2024 8:06:42 AM
Yofiel asks the group how they plan to prepare. Kaze has his blade and shield; he suspects that they are going to find food behind the door. Ezekiel offers to blind or glitter bomb any hostile creatures on the other side of the door. Marest advocates for a short rest--otherwise there might not be much the spellcasters can do. Yofiel argues that they should press forward without a rest and asks Colt to try to pick the lock. Grim speculates about the implications of the hay’s freshness.
If you are planning to pick the lock, please make a Disable Devices skill. If you do not have Thieves' Tools, you’ll have to improvise a lockpick, which gives you a -2 penalty to the check.
If you want to try to open the door in another way, please narrate what your character is doing and make the appropriate check.
Also, let us know what your character is doing to help the character opening the lock to help lower the DC.
Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 16 T 14 FF 12 HP 31/31 CMD 19 d20+10=19 ;
Friday April 26th, 2024 8:18:44 AM
Colt looks surprised. "Pick the lock? I can try."
Clever?! Me?
He has a look at the lock, places his thumb over the keyhole to get an idea of its size. Then he shrugs and draws his dagger. He pushes the tip into the lock and tries a series of prying and twisting motions to try and shift the tumblers into alignment.
[ooc] Disable devices +12 -2 for no tools [/ooc]
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29 d20+2=11 ; d20+14=30 ;
Friday April 26th, 2024 12:16:28 PM
Yofiel lends a hand to Colt with disable devices: 11 (gives Colt an aid another of +2 for 21 total on his attempt). If they fail, she adds knowledge, engineering: 30 to give Colt additional insight on a second attempt.
Before they actually open the doorway, she re-nocks an arrow to her bowstring, and aims toward where the door opens.
Oh, and her 50' silk rope rests on her right hip, ready to grab if needed.
Kaze (JonS) HP 27/36 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7
Friday April 26th, 2024 2:17:51 PM
As he has little to no skill in picking locks, Kaze will stand back, but ready to charge whatever is in the room beyond the door ... depending on whether it is aggressive or passive
Marest (Jon-Paul) AC:16 (T:12, FF:10), CMD:13, Saves:(F:3/R:8/W:8), HP:30/30 d20+4=18 ;
Friday April 26th, 2024 8:37:13 PM
Oh!
Marest answers Ms. Yofiel, "Really!? It's only been a few hours? Damn, I'm tired!"
Marest feeling witty, gives the disabled device skill a try without tools. "Marest walks over to the mechanism in the door, and using her mindsets, sets off to open the locking mechanism.
Skill Checks:
Disable devices +6 ( -2 for no tools) = 1d20+4 = 18
Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 27/28 , NL 0
Saturday April 27th, 2024 7:59:12 AM
Siolo makes to ready himself for what may be on the other side. But, he can't seem to decide how. Ready to shift? But it is his last one. Ready to cast a spell? But what if it isn't an animal? Indecision attacks his brain.
Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy)
Saturday April 27th, 2024 12:48:08 PM
Dapple gives Colt a Bit of Luck; he can roll twice and take the most favorable result.
Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 16 T 14 FF 12 HP 31/31 CMD 19 d20+10=23 ;
Saturday April 27th, 2024 12:52:39 PM
[ooc] Thanks, Kathy. 2nd roll is 23, in case we need it. [/ooc]
Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 31/31
Saturday April 27th, 2024 3:47:56 PM
If Ezekiel needs it, he will reup his mage armor.
Readied Action: Glitterdust (DC 17)
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29
Sunday April 28th, 2024 3:33:46 AM
With Dapple helping with the bit of luck, Colt rerolling for 23, plus Yofiel's and Marest's aid, that gives Colt a total of 27 to figure out the locking mechanism.
Before the door is opened, Yofi recasts message to include the group, and detect magic to discern if magic touches the door - or what is on the other side. She will be in 2nd rank, letting Grim and Kaze, if they will, be the first through the doorway.
Grim Ripr 4th (JonathanT) AC 17 Tch 11 HP 51/51 CMD 19
Sunday April 28th, 2024 11:20:40 PM
Grim waits, patiently. He looks over the door again.
'Is the door damaged from the inside or outside? Are the hinges on this side or the other side? How much room do we have to maneuver in here if there's a vicious critter on the other side and a fight breaks out?' he ponders.
"If that jiggling you doing don't work, I've got other methods to get this door open,' he comments.
Downward - DM Jess- Maps and documents
Monday April 29th, 2024 9:18:59 AM
Though Colt doubts himself, with the help of Marest, Dapple, and Yofiel, he is able to easily pick the lock.
Kaze and Ezekiel prepare for the fight, while Siolo contemplates what to do. Grim examines the door. The damage seems to be primarily from the other side, though it is dented on this one, as though smashed against the rock wall. The door is unusually large, about 15 feet wide, and the hinges are on the side where the party is currently standing.
Once the door is open, the smell of hay and feces is stronger. The door seems to open up into another hallway (about 60 feet), and you can see light at the end of it. Those of you with darkvision can just make out that toward the end of the hall, there seems to be a storage nook with bales of hay.
At the end of the hallway, there is another room, a faint light emanating from it. You hear what can only be the roar of a dinosaur. DC 22 Perception Check Highlight to display spoiler: {After the dinosaur sound, you hear a soft, soothing female voice, but you cannot quite make out the words being said.}
Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) d20+5=20 ;
Monday April 29th, 2024 12:04:46 PM
"More dinos," Dapple says. "Yay."
Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 16 T 14 FF 12 HP 31/31 CMD 19 d20+8=16 ;
Monday April 29th, 2024 12:16:11 PM
"But what kind of dinosaur?"
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29 d20+13=15 ;
Monday April 29th, 2024 12:42:06 PM
Not wanting to alert the dinosaur to their presence, Yofiel holds a finger to her lips. She gets out ahead of the group, turns to face them, and repeats the gesture. Then she points back the direction they came, back to the door, and gives a pushing motion with her right hand, urging folks to head back that way, points again, and steps quietly that direction of silent retreat, again non-verbally indicating to her friends they need to move back, quietly.
Marest's point was well taken if it means they need to be ready for a major combat.
Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 31/31 d20=7 ;
Monday April 29th, 2024 6:01:26 PM
"I thought I heard someone talking," says Ezekiel. "Oh wait, that was Dapple. And Colt. And now me."
Marest (Jon-Paul) AC:16 (T:12, FF:10), CMD:13, Saves:(F:3/R:8/W:8), HP:30/30 d20+10=29 ;
Monday April 29th, 2024 6:07:51 PM
Dino Training?!
{OOC: I'm down with the Sickness again - Acute Bronchitus}
Perception Check vs. DC22 = (1d20+10=29)
Marest tries her best to Perceive what's going on down the hallway where there is a wee bit of light. What she comes away with she shares with the group:
Kaze (JonS) HP 27/36 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7
Monday April 29th, 2024 8:28:32 PM
Kaze is puzzled that whomever and whatever is down the hall hasn't sensed or heard them. However, he is also glad they aren't being rushed by another hungry dino. Quietly he adds, "Based on what we know, that makes sense. But who is the female, Maya or someone else?"
Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 16 T 14 FF 12 HP 31/31 CMD 19
Monday April 29th, 2024 9:45:11 PM
Colt nods and backs through the door. Once back inside, Colt offers, "I bet it is Maya. But why's she out there?"
Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 27/28 , NL 0
Monday April 29th, 2024 11:25:12 PM
Siolo whispers through the message, "Do we want to use the tactic that we did with the oozes? We could withdraw back to somewhere a large dino can't fit."
Grim Ripr 4th (JonathanT) AC 17 Tch 11 HP 51/51 CMD 19 d20+8=18 ; d20+6=15 ;
Monday April 29th, 2024 11:44:19 PM
Borrowed Item: composite masterwork strength bow, +1 to hit/+1 damage
9 borrowed arrows from Yofiel
Perception +8 = 18
Knowledge Nature + 6 = 15 identify what type of Thunder God makes that kind of roar.
Grim has been around Thunder Gods, or avoiding them really, all his life. At first he thought that a Thunder God plant eater had found free food. They could scare away a plant eater. But what Marest says points to something else.
"I guess Maya isn't so stupid as to leave this exit unguarded. She may be way overconfident, but not stupid." He then adds "Uncanny how she would be down here just as we show up. But if she's down here, wouldn't she have awoken her pet up there also? We run up there only to find her pet awake, and up there too, as we know she can tree jump. Looks like we might get a good night's rest in here after all. Think we can get a cave critter go fetch Lothlorien?"
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 2:46:56 AM
Again, ensuring the party has gone back behind the door - perhaps gently closing it? - and stepped far enough away around a corner or two so that their voices do not carry, and having listened to them, the bard is concerned to learn from Marest that a woman's voice was heard speaking with the dinosaur.
As Colt had asked what kind of dinosaur, Yofi says, "Without looking at it, we cannot know for certain, I think, Colt. But since it eats lots of hay - it likely is a herbivore. Not that dealing with a herbivore is safe. They may not eat you, but may bite you if they think you a threat."
"Perhaps, Grim, she has done so, and perhaps not. I think we should go check up above and see whether the guardian slumbers or not. If so, we sneak past. If not, we retire within to rest and recover, then decide."
Tactical Retreat - DM Jess- Maps and documents
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 9:45:05 AM
After Dapple and [Colt] hear the dinos, the party, at Yofiel’s urging, makes a tactical retreat. Eziekel is certain that he heard other members of his party talking as well. After telling the group that she heard a female voice, Marest speculates that there might be training going on. Kaze guesses that the voice they heard is Maya, and Colt agrees. Siolo suggests using a similar tactic that the party did against the oozes, perhaps withdrawing to where a large dino can’t fit. Grim wonders about the coincidence of Maya being here while the party has been exploring; he also reminds the group that she has access to powerful magic. He suggests a rest and then possibly enlisting the help of Rothlorien. Yofiel believes that there might be herbivores down there.
Grim draws on his knowledge of dinosaurs to try to identify the beast based on its roar. It sounds similar to a deinonychus, but not quite.
If you are closing the door, please provide a stealth check to see how quietly you do so. You retreat up the tunnel a ways, and don't believe that you can be heard. Yofiel proposes a plan: see if the t-rex is still dosing, if so, try to sneak past; if not, take a rest here.
It seems like you have some decisions to make as a group. Does the party want to take a short rest? Long rest? If you are taking a rest, where would you like to do so? Are you going to get help? Check on the t-rex?
Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy)
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 11:57:14 AM
"Yes, let's check on Rexie and then decide what to do," Dapple says.
Marest (Jon-Paul) AC:16 (T:12, FF:10), CMD:13, Saves:(F:3/R:8/W:8), HP:30/30 d20+6=18 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 12:32:03 PM
Rexie
Marest seconds Dapple's suggested plan.
Marest will check to see if her skills at stealth can be useful. (1d20+6 = 18)
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29 d20+7=19 ; d20+13=18 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 2:27:47 PM
Yofiel has some oil. She oils the hinges of the big door. Having assisted Colt (with Marest's help) on the unlocking, she looks over the mechanisms. If there are spots where it could help, she adds a bit of oil. And, as the door is closed, she takes care to try to help muffle the closing sounds (Stealth: 19)
Once that task is accomplished, she joins the others in heading back to the laboratory / cages area.
"Sure, let's get going. Oh - did anyone check the containers in this room to see if there is something we may have overlooked? Let's take five minutes or so and do that. Otherwise, I'm ready."
She quickly joins others to check baskets, chests, barrels to see if there is anything useful. Just in case, she has detect magic going to discern any auras in the vicinity.
When done, and as the group gets ready to head back into the slaughter cavern, she cautions, "We know there is at least one or more of the slime crawlers inside that large carcass. Do we stay away from that, or try to take out the last ones?" She'll go with whatever the party decides on that matter.
Otherwise, on the way back to the top, Yofiel is willing to steadily travel without too many pauses. Her bow is nocked, and she carries it in her left hand. [Note: In real life I have often walked along with nocked, but undrawn bow. Makes it super fast to put the right hand to the string, pull, and loose an arrow.]
Kaze (JonS) HP 27/36 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 4:20:02 PM
Kaze has been following his friends, but they can tell he is thinking about something. He stops dead and looks at the rest of the party, "If it's an herbivore, perhaps it is her mount, and she is trying to soothe it before she uses it to escape this place. Or am I overthinking our situation?"
Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 16 T 14 FF 12 HP 31/31 CMD 19 d20+11=17 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 6:43:42 PM
[ooc] Stealth roll to help close the door, 17[/ooc]
Colt puts his back to the door and pushes with his legs to help Yofiel close it.
He doesn't have much useful to add to the conversation. "Maybe the herbivore is food for the meat eaters like a cow. It doesn't much matter. As much as I want to hunt her down, I don't want to fight Maya and an unknown number of dinosaurs out there. We're worn out, especially our spell casters. And I don't want to fight the big Thundergod either. Just it looks like trying to get out past the T-rex is our best bet now."
Grim Ripr 4th (JonathanT) AC 17 Tch 11 HP 51/51 CMD 19 d20-2=18 ; d20+8=10 ;
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 9:42:42 PM
Grim moves quickly and as the door is being sloooowly closed to prevent noise, easily puts his foot in the way stopping the door closure.
He whispers rather gruffly, 'I'm not gonna run from this one. If this IS Maya out there, then she knows we are in here. Being that, maybe she did leave the Mr. Jaws asleep up there but I'm not going to put my tail, if I had one, between my legs and run for her entertainment. This tunnel is small enough and long enough to keep the Big One out, and the one at the end is easily enough to take down with our arrows and frontline muscle. But I've got to know if that is Maya or some other Montrologer. We need to know how many of them we are dealing with!'.
He then goes out the door, pushing his way if necessary, and starts down the corridor, he holds a small stone in one hand and a small pouch in the other. He's not stupid to go stomping down there, but it is a cavernous tunnel and although wearing leather boots, he may make some noise.
Stealth -2 = 18 (that would be a N20)
Perception +8 = 10 (for more noise coming down the corridor)
Obviously, any attempt to stop Grim will make a lot of noise.
OOC: need a map of the continuing corridor as Grim has 60' Darkvision
Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 31/31
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 9:54:01 PM
"I don't like the idea of staying here sandwiched between Maya and the Thunder Rex," says Ezekiel. "Low on spells as I am, I would rather attack first than have her catch us with our shirts down."
Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 27/28 , NL 0
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 10:00:43 PM
"I agree, checking our exit options sounds like the smartest bet," Siolo agrees. "I don't know if we are strong enough to face Maya, let alone her plus another dino."
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29 d20+7=16 ; d20+7=18 ;
Wednesday May 1st, 2024 12:39:24 AM
Yofiel was immediately adjacent to the door closure, as her intent was to minimize the sound as the latching took place. Although I did not describe it, I pictured her as having her eyes right at the narrowing slit. So Grim will need to practically bowl her over to accomplish his task, and she will not make it easy for him.
"You're not a fool, Grim, so don't act like one. If this is your intent, then let me go first. We don't attack if it's Maya. We talk. And you're making a huge mistake, so let me make it with you. She does not know we are here - you will blow that advantage - so let's see if we can turn it to advantage - don't attack, unless she does. I'll handle the dinosaur, I hope." Then she rushes past him, and runs flat out down the corridor as fast as she can.
She gets to the door, knocks quickly three times, and says, poking her head in, "Maya, Maya, the spirits feel great compassion for you. I am Yofiel. My friends are with me. We need to talk! Can we talk? Are you well?"
If the dinosaur looks likely to attack, she says, "I don't want to hurt your dino-friend, Maya, nor you. Can we just talk?"
If the door opens toward her, the elf stands at the doorway, one arm and leg covering the outside of the door, the other touching the adjacent wall, so that Grim would have to pull her away to get past. She hopes he will be smart enough not to do so, but rather to be ready if things really go south. If the door opens into the next room, she has one hand on the edge of the door, the other on the adjoining wall.
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Stealth while running down the corridor: 16
Opening attempt at diplomacy (I understand she likely has not spent enough time to make a full diplomacy check, but let's call this her opening salvo): 18
[She's gotta be quick and glib under the circumstances to try to turn this into a conversation / negotiation rather than combat, I figure]
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Edit: Note - for light, Yofiel has her everburning torch resting in the bandolier across her chest. -Kim
Tactical Retreat - DM Jess- Maps and documents
Wednesday May 1st, 2024 10:14:00 AM
Dapple believes that they should check on the T-Rex; Marest agrees, as does Siolo, who notes that the party might not be strong enough to take on Maya.
Kaze thinks that the hay might be for Maya’s mount, some sort of herbivore. Colt thinks the hay might just be there to sustain the carnivores’ food. He doesn’t want to fight Maya, especially because the party’s casters are low on spells. Ezekiel would rather be proactive.
Yofiel attempts to quietly shut the door behind the group, but Grim prevents her, blocking the door’s closure. He tells her that he’s not going to run. He needs to know for certain if it’s Maya down there or someone else. Yofiel chides Grim, calling him a fool and telling him that he’s making a mistake, but she’ll make it with him.
Yofiel makes her way down the corridor, which opens into a very large room (see Slide 2). Another natural cave, there are several recessed areas that have been outfitted with bars and serve as enclosures for dinosaurs. Hay is spread across the bottom of each pen, and each is also equipped with a water trough. The room is lit with magical lights. It tapers into a large hallway.
Three of the pens are occupied with dinosaurs. Two contain a total of five creatures that look like velociraptors, but they are bright yellow in color. The other pen has one creature in it. It’s shame is deinonychus-like, but it is covered in dark blue--almost indigo depending on how the light hits it--fur.
Toward the north-east side of the room stands Maya, a T-Rex beside her, which lets out a terrible roar when in response to Yofiel .
Maya reaches up and puts her hand on the beast’s neck. She says to Yofiel, “I wouldn’t come any closer. He’s feeling a bit testy. He ate something that didn’t agree with him, poor dear.” [/b] She looks up at the T-Rex, “But I fixed you all up, didn’t I?”
She looks back at Yofiel as though suddenly remembering that she is here. [b] “What do you want? You shouldn’t be here.” [b]
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29
Wednesday May 1st, 2024 11:23:26 AM
"Those are beautiful colors. Is that a deinonychus, but with indigo fur? Astounding!" Yofiel comments. Then looking at the T-Rex, she says, "I'm so sorry he got an upset tummy." Knowing that Grim is coming up behind her - she's not sure about what the rest of the group is doing, she repeats, "The spirits have a strong affection for you, Maya. We spoke with them, but now they have departed. Taim, Silvyr, Oznif, Shanaera, and Ellie Clayhangar, too. I believe they wanted us to reach out to you.
"My friends are with me. Could we talk? There is much we do not understand, and thought you might help us. Again, my name is Yofiel. We met once. No, I will not come closer unless you say."
As soon as Grim draws up behind her, she says over her shoulder, "Calm, friend. It is Maya, whom the spirits told us about, with some of her dinosaur friends," hoping he will take the clue not to start offensive action. "I've asked if we might talk."
Then she returns her attention to Maya. "This is one of my friends. Can we talk, and listen, and learn from you?"
As a message spell is active, Yofiel makes sure her friends can hear her words via that means as she speaks aloud with Maya.
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Note regarding DM post: Yofiel said Grim is not a fool, and simply asked him not to act like one. She has a good deal of respect for him. She was afraid of doing something that would initiate combat when the party could ill afford it, along with losing the advantage of not letting Maya know of our presence. This way, we will meet Grim's desire to know if it is Maya, perhaps without losing our lives. Fingers crossed. And have fun, Jonathan!
Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 31/31
Wednesday May 1st, 2024 12:36:55 PM
Ezekiel sees the number of dinos with Maya and says, "Nope!" before turning around and walking away.
Kaze (JonS) HP 27/36 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7
Wednesday May 1st, 2024 2:46:31 PM
Kaze will stand ready to fight, but he is also entranced by the colors. Snapping out of his reverie, he'll ask, "DId you use magic or natural means? I know there are some things that magic just can't help with in animals. By the way, your creatures are beautiful. If they'll let me, I'd love to examine them closer."
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 4th AC 16/16/14 HP: 29/29
Wednesday May 1st, 2024 3:40:16 PM
As people arrive, Yofiel stands aside, but tells them, "Maya asked us not to move closer. The big fellow there is recovering from an upset stomach.
"Arms down, friends. This is Maya, and I've asked if we can talk. We have much to learn, and she, I trust, might help us with that." In keeping with that, she shoulders her bow, and returns the arrow to the quiver. "If she is willing, let's enjoy an amicable conversation together."
Grim Ripr 4th (JonathanT) AC 17 Tch 11 HP 51/51 CMD 19
Wednesday May 1st, 2024 9:04:03 PM
Grim is stealthily moving down the tunnel but 'stealthily' only because he only gets a few feet down before Yofiel paniks and rushes pell-mell past him. He hears something about being a fool, or acting like a fool... don't attack Maya... bla bla bla..as she rushes by.
Grim stops and let's Yofiel's echoes follow her and resound all around him. She's followed by Kaze and Ezekiel.
He then follows but does NOT come into view of Maya, but rather stays back out of sight and listens. His Tanglefoot Bag and Thunderstone ready to toss.
Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 16 T 14 FF 12 HP 31/31 CMD 19
Wednesday May 1st, 2024 11:35:02 PM
This is not a good idea. But what can Colt do? The party leaders, Grim and Yofiel, slip through the door. Many of the others follow.
"Come on, Foggy. Maybe we'll all die together."
He slips through the door and trots easily after the others through the cave. He's not wowed by the pretty colors. The dinos in the cages have teeth and claws just as big as dun colored dinos.
He chooses to hang back with Grim. Too many people might spook Maya. He waits for her mood to swing back to murderous.
Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy)
Thursday May 2nd, 2024 12:47:28 AM
Dapple edges closer to Yofiel, ready to bust out the "I'm just a dumb, inoffensive halfing" routine.
A dino of a different color - DM Jess- Maps and documents
Thursday May 2nd, 2024 9:11:19 AM
The party approaches the cavern; some venture in, others hang back, Ezekiel nopes out.
A few of the party members endeavor to talk with Maya. She scoffs at Yofiel’s and Kaze’s compliments about the beauty of the dinosaurs. “You’re as short sighted as the rest of them. All they saw were pretty pets that they could get petty gold for. It’s not about how they look. It’s about giving them the power to protect themselves from those that would try to hunt and capture and slaughter them.”
She looks at the t-rex and then the other creatures in the cage, a kind of wistful admiration crossing her face. “They were already superior to anything we could be. In fact, I have a theory that’s why so many seek to kill them. To look upon them is to face one’s own inferiority. It’s no wonder the so-called Noble Races,” she sneers, “call them monsters and wish them dead. They can’t face their own frailty, their own insignificance, so they kill. Even that self-righteous Selara and the others at the outpost were too small-minded to understand. But not me. I simply could not allow it. So I gave them aid, gave them power, it’s been more successful than I ever could have dreamed.”
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