Fight for shelter d6=5 d6=2 d6=4 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 7:40:08 PM Dmg for missed saves 5, 2, 4 It has been 3 hours since the last time you failed a save so would have gained 3 HP back. remember any missed save results in fatigue. 2 in a row results in exhaustion
The last few hours have been harsh on the children, the newest had all but spent himself trying to catch up and now Aiden has begun to succumb to the cold as well.
Here they stand in the foothills, the tracks they had been following for the past day and a half end just ahead at what appears to be a den in the snowy hillside. Surely warmer than anywhere else nearby to camp, those freezing to death are saved, but for the problem of the lairs current owners.
Stepping forth from the snowy entrance, bristle backed and teeth beared, are 2 large females and a male wolf. The beasts are obviously hungry, hostile and are stalking in.
The wolves are about 20' from the group, which is standing in more or less a bunch.
Skalti Wednesday January 12th, 2005 9:53:54 PM
Skalti pulls out the flute and starts playing a gallant little jig as loud as possible (bardic ability Inspire Courage).
Bohdi recognizes it perhaps? If so he may start humming softly to himself...."Yankee Doodle hmm hmm hmm"...
OOC: The 3e rules say sing I assume I can play/sing/recite as I like. If it is a must sing please let me know and I will post accordingly from here on.
Garrett Thursday January 13th, 2005 9:01:27 AM
"Well guys, doesn't look like we have much choice. With our condition and that lair being the warmest place around before the snow hits, looks like it's us or them."
Garrett takes a free 5' step forward and casts magic weapon(domain spell). He then mumbles quietly to himself, "first one in, last one out. May Domi grant us courage and strength."
Bohdi Nackle Thursday January 13th, 2005 9:59:56 AM
Bohdi watched as the wolves approached, and looked over at Aiden. The large, intimidating ranger looked dead on his feet. He glanced at Skalti; somehow, the newcomer was finding the reserve to play a sprightly ditty on his flute--which, even more oddly to Bohdi's mind, was strangely calming! Inspired by the music and seeing the miserable, frost-encrusted expressions of the rest of his companions, Bohdi determinedly gathered up his breeches by his belt.
"Bollocks," Bohdi grimaced, and Squork cawed a raucous echo. He strode forward to the front of the group--well, just a little behind and to the right of Garrett, actually--and grabbed a small vial of colored sand from a belt pouch. Casting the sand in front of him, he chanted the words, "Arcus confutatis maledictis!" A prismatic rune appeared for an instant in the air above Bohdi's head and then disappeared, and then blinding, colorful rays of light flashed outward toward the wolves from Bohdi's palms.
ooc: Cast Color Spray. Position Bohdi so that the spray's cone of effect strikes all of the wolves but none of the party members--ideally, this leaves Bohdi near the front of the party without being the very first person forward.
Frigg'Isa d20+1=16 d4=2 Thursday January 13th, 2005 10:49:48 AM
Frigg'Isa moves a bit away from Skalti as he pulls out his flute and begins to play. As he egins to sing she raises her arm above her head and begins to whirl the sling around.
Friga takes careful aim on the female and when the sling reaches its fastest speed she lets the bullet fly (Att 16 Dmg 2).
Aiden d20=20 d20=18 Thursday January 13th, 2005 12:21:56 PM
Aiden, struggling with the cold, felt quite weak due to the cold. Frowning, he knew that it wouldn't take long for him to succumb to the cold. Taking a deep breath, he pulled out his throwing axe, and with a smooth motion hurls it at the male wolf.
"If the alpha goes down...they may break..."
to hit : 20 (woohoo) + 3 (dex) = 23 (on second roll to see if it is a critical I rolled an 18 + 3)
(*ooc: prays to the wold gods that he gets the hit off before the wolves knock him down...I'm not totally sure on criticals. Can I include damage post when I get home?*)
DM note Aiden is exhasusted so his Str and Dex scores are at a 6 penalty. Please take this into account on dmg
Nauthiz'Ull (AC17 HP10) d20+5=19 d8+1=6 Thursday January 13th, 2005 4:41:32 PM
Realizing that life sometimes makes you choose to kill or be killed, Nauth draws his long bow and nochs an arrow as the wolves start out of the den. Seeing the male as the predominant threat, Nauth lets loose an arrow. "Sis, you stay close." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attack-19 (+4 ranged and +1 PBS) Damage-6
Justin Webber (DM) Wolf Battle R#1 d20+1=4 d20+1=7 d20+1=16 2d4(1+4)=5 d4=4 d20+3=7 2d8(7+1)+4=12 2d8(2+1)+4=7 2d8(1+3)+4=8 Thursday January 13th, 2005 11:19:37 PM
Skalti begins playing his flute in hopes to help his new friends.
Garret steps forward and casts magic weapon on his weapon while waiting praying to Domi for luck.
Bohdi steps forward and casts color spray at the wolves in hopes of blinding or something them and helping his friends. (Will Saves:4, 7, 16.) Both female wolves are knocked uncounsious. (Please remember to include DC saves against spells.)
Frig'issa flings a stone and hits one of the females. It might of yelped if it wasn't knocked out.
Aiden throws a throwing axe and the male and hit's it. The wound hit's it bad and looks to of done some good damage. (Didn't see no damage. Please roll your damage on your next post for this action. I as a Co-DM really rather not roll damage for a player, no offense.)
Nauthiz'Ull fires a arrow also at the male wolf and scores a hit also. The wolf looks pretty wounded and mad now.
With the two female wolves down and the male being badly injured the wolf runs forward and leaps at Garret, biting at the man as it leaps. (Can hit AC:7 Dam:missed)
Aiden (continuation) d6=1 d6=1 Thursday January 13th, 2005 11:47:57 PM
[ooc: many apologies, but work on Thursdays is 12-14 hours of dealing with high school boys (boarding school), so that was why things took so long. Once again, my sincerest apologies to gms and players for making them wait.]
the exhaustion causes the rolls to become: 20 (still a possible crit) which hits AC 20 and the follow up roll was an 18 (hits AC 18).
for the love of god...snake-eyes...1+1 = 2.
Bohdi Nackle (hp 7/7 AC 14) Friday January 14th, 2005 12:50:10 AM ooc: Sorry about the DCs. My first Woldian combat! Bohdi's DC for 1st level illusions is 17--racial and feat bonuses--so the third wolf should be affected, too, but I'm fine with calling that my bad and leaving as is.
With fierce determination, Bohdi strode forward to the nearest unconscious wolf. He readied his crossbow to deliver a coup de grace (next round).
Skalti Friday January 14th, 2005 2:48:25 AM
OOC: Assuming we are on the second round now? Regardless here are my actions for the second round. Inspire courage last 5 rounds after playing a full round.
Skalti places his flute back in his cloak and readies his shield and spear as he strides forward to assist Garret with the wolf that is attacking him.
"Coming up behind you Garrett let us finish this unpleasant work."
Garrett d20+6=19 d8+5=10 Friday January 14th, 2005 7:49:53 AM
Garrett swings his longsword at the wolf attacking him.
Hit AC of 19 (+4 str,+1 wf,+1 mw) Damage: 10 (+4 str,+1 mw)
Nauthiz'Ull Friday January 14th, 2005 9:46:26 AM
Watching as his arrows proves true, Nauthiz'Ull immediately nochs another. While doing this he sees an axe imbed itself in the wolf's side and the two females drop to a marvelous effect that he has only seen Bohdi use a couple of times before. As the male wolf lunges at Garret, nauthiz'Ull draws back the bowstring but hesitates on firing. This wolf is trying to protect it's home and safety and we march up to it's den? This animal will die today as a result of our carelessness, but I will not be the one who downs him. Nauthiz'Ull hold the arrow and slackens the string as he proceeds to place the arrow back into his quiver.
Frigg'Isa (AC 13, 6/6 HP) Inspired d20+2=19 d4+1=5 Friday January 14th, 2005 1:04:03 PM
Seeing the male wolf attack Garrett, Frigg'Isa quickly loads another bullet into her sling and begins to swing it around her head. Out of the corner of her eye she sees Nauthiz put down his bow.
Never taking her eye off the male wolf, Friga yells at her brother, "Nauth, what are doing? Shoot it!"
Frigg'Isa looses the bullet at the lone attacking wolf (Att 19, Dmg 5) and then takes a step closer to the two downed female wolves.
Aiden (AC: 16 current hp: 3 (due to fatigue) d20=8 Friday January 14th, 2005 2:38:43 PM
Aiden pulling himself up (and hearing the snick of a vertebrae or two) reaches back for the vicious double bladed axe that was quite large (almost as large as the gnome!)
Trying to muster from his energy reserves, he prepared to strike the wolf should he get the axe out in time and it be in reach.
(ooc: do not have quick draw feat)
to hit (should I need it for this round) 8 + 1 = 9
Aiden (correction) d20=12 Friday January 14th, 2005 2:48:20 PM
[ooc: correction. Aiden would have had 8 + 1 (weapon focus) + 1 (attack bonus) to hit AC 10)]
Aiden continued to eye the creature, his face stern, staring back at the wolf that was protecting its mates and den.
Justin Webber (DM) Wolf Combat Saturday January 15th, 2005 2:54:21 PM
(OOC: Drew please count this as Friday post.)
With the attacks on the male wolf from Garret and Aiden, combined with last rounds damage the male wolf falls to the ground dead and not moving.
Bohdi moves up and readies his crossbow to finish off one of the female wolves.
Since the male wolf is dead all others move up to help with the female wolves.
Frig'issa spins and fires a sling bullet at one of the female wolves since the mae is down and hits once again. (OOC:Changed targets for you since the male would of died before your attack.)
Aiden d20=7 Saturday January 15th, 2005 8:30:33 PM
(ooc: If I'm correct, all the wolves are down, right? male dead, female getting killed by the gnome, and the last unconscious from the spell?)
SHOULD ALL THE ADULT WOLVES BE DEAD:
Aiden, who was huffing and definitely suffering from the cold, looks at the others. "We...need...to get...inside soon." Leaning back, he tried to get a deep breath so that he could talk more 'smoothly', "we can use their bodies for food and warmth as well as a barrier" he coughs, "against the cold within the den."
A moment later (after others reply), "but we must be quick"
IF ONE OF THE TWO FEMALE WOLVES WAS STILL UP (CONSCIOUS AND GOING TO ATTACK):
Aiden steps into the fray and swings with his mighty double bladed axe, which whistles through the frigid air.
7 + 2 = 9 (AC 9...uhm...don't think I need to roll for damage)
Frigg'Isa d20+9=23 Saturday January 15th, 2005 8:57:50 PM
Frigg'Isa leaves the other to deal with the two unconscience female wolves figuring that the men would perform a coup de grace on each wolf.
As she heads toward the dead male wolf, Frigg'Isa hollers to the others, "Someone needs to check out the den. Make sure there are no more inside. Then, those that need out of the cold get inside. I'm going to take the pelts that are salvagable and then move the corpses. We don't need more scavengers brought by the dead wolf corpses."
Friga looks the male wolf over to see if the fur is still usable. If it is, Friga will kneel down next to it and begin to skin the animal (Survival 23 if applicable).
Garrett Jax (AC: 18, HP:10) 2d8(7+2)+10=19 Sunday January 16th, 2005 8:24:31 AM
Garrett moves the 20 feet to the female wolf (that Bohdi is not about to finish) and delivers a coup de grace.
Coup damage: 19 hp
Nauthiz'Ull d20+7=16 Sunday January 16th, 2005 9:46:49 AM
Closing his eyes as the coupe de graces are taking place, Nauth shakes his head slightly and kicks the snow. "Damn the wild! Those poor animals will never see another dawn. Let us just hope that there isn't a litter of pups in there now." Nauthiz'Ull will help his sister with skinning the corpses and cutting some of the meat for food. When they are done he will help dispose of the carcass away from camp to keep scavengers at bay. ~~~~~~~~~~ Survival-16
Bohdi Nackle d6=6 Sunday January 16th, 2005 12:08:43 PM ooc: Coup de Grace is, I believe, a full round action, so you need to start within 5 ft. of the target.
With a grim look, Bohdi fired his crossbow into the wolf's skull, hoping to make its end as painless and quick as possible. (Coup = automatic critical hit, damage 6x3=18 hp. Target takes damage and, if not dead, must roll FORT save DC 10 + damage = 28 or die.) He looked at the others. "Come on, let's finish this quickly. The spell's effects do not last long."
He looked at their surroundings. Surely here, by the foothills, there would be some vegetation with which they could build a fire. "We'll want to set the tents up by the den entrance, too," Bohdi observed. "They'll make for a fine windbreak."
Aiden Sunday January 16th, 2005 9:21:31 PM
Aiden noticed that the others were busy with dispatching the wolves, and properly using the remains to help themselves for survival.
"I shall go and check then..." he replied to Nauthiz even as his eyes caught the other ranger's. "It is survival of the fittest Nauthiz..." he added more quietly, "as is what nature intended..."
Turning his back, he makes his way towards the entrance of the den to see what was inside.
Skalti Monday January 17th, 2005 8:15:26 AM
Skalti assist the others with getting ready to make camp. Reminding them thoughtfully....
"Friends please do not forget about my poor, trusty Yodel." "I believe we may be able to build a lean too/wind break of sorts with your tents and my canvas."
"I hated we had to do that but it was them or us....one cannot blame us for defending ourselves."
"Though unpleasant it was well done...I believe I have fallen in with formidable allies...Thank you again for allowing me to join you!"
Justin Webber (DM) Night Time Monday January 17th, 2005 10:10:25 PM
The group finishes off the remaing wolves and Nauthiz'Ull does a good job by cutting and going to take some of the meat from the wolves.
Frig'issa is able to skin the wolves pretty easy and the fur desn't look to damaged.
Talks of how to warm the cave and also keep Skalti's mount warm comes up.
Aiden moves inside of the cave to take a look and finds that the cave is pretty warm actually after the wolves had been in there. The cave is narrow at the entrance but opens into a nice large area big enough for all the group inside it. In one corner though is a small patch of various dead plants and such and over the top of the small nest like thing a pair of heads peak up. The small heads look actually really cute and the eyes of the poor really young wolf pups are only half open and look almost begging at Aiden. These wolf pups are most deffeintly of no threat to Aiden, killing them also might seem very wrong to him as the wolf pups give off small yips and huddle back together.
Nauthiz'Ull d20+2=17 Tuesday January 18th, 2005 8:11:45 AM
After butchering the adult wolves and cleaning up a bit to remove as much blood as he can from his person, Nauthiz'Ull proceeds into the den to find Aiden looking upon a pair of wolf pups. "Can I keep them?! Can I? Can I?!!!" Nauthiz'Ull then slowly inches his way towards the pups, talking in claming tones with his hand extended towards them to sniff. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Handle Animal-17
Garrett Jax Tuesday January 18th, 2005 9:12:13 AM
Garrett assists in finishing the wolves, and preparing a camp.
Turning to Skalti. "I believe if we set up a tent and your lean-to just outside the entrance to the den, it will provide enough shelter for Yodel. In addition, whoever is on watch will be out here, and able to keep an eye on yodel. I'll give you a hand setting things up."
After that, Garrett is going to take a quick look around the area and see if there is any trees or brush, essentially any fuel for a fire which would be a welcome change of pace at this point.
Frigg'Isa Tuesday January 18th, 2005 11:10:38 AM
After finishing up with the wolves, Frigg'Isa moves inside the cave, only to find her stoic brother on his knees in front of a couple of wolf cubs.
Great. Just what we need now. Cubs. I hate that we had to kill the parents, but they would have killed us. Now what are we going to do? I'm not even sure they will be able to survive without their mother.
Friga takes a closer look at the pups to try and roughly gage their age in weeks as she walks by. She doesn't get in Nauthiz'Ull's way though.
She takes off her heavy pack and tosses it gently onto the floor against the wall. She then heads back outside to help set up the wind break/lean to for Yodel.
Bohdi Nackle Tuesday January 18th, 2005 12:04:13 PM
While Squork hopped down from Bohdi's shoulder to rummage about the red-stained snow outside the den, Bohdi poked his head inside. He saw the man-child Nauthiz'Ull, eagerly reaching for wolf cubs with their own mother's blood still drenching his furs, and shook his head. "Bloody hell," he muttered.
"Can I keep them?! Can I? Can I?!!!" Nauthiz'Ull enthused.
"Well, you'll bloody well have to now, won't you, wunjo? We just bloody well did for their mum, didn't we?" Bohdi commented acidly. Silently, he wondered who Nauthiz'Ull expected to receive permission from ... and then he remembered, and bit his tongue.
Shaking his head some more, he began casting around for ideas for food for the pups. A morbid thought came to him. "Frigg'Isa," he called out of the den's entrance. "I hate to say this, love, but I'll need a huge favor."
Bohdi waddled out of the den and crossed to the woman's side as she skinned and gutted the carcasses of the adult wolves. "Dear," Bohdi said in a low, gentle voice. "Don't react too loudly, but--there are some pups inside. Nauthiz'Ull's found them, and--well, he wants to keep them. You understand why." The gnome's gaze spoke the rest.
"We're going to need to figure out what to feed them. They're awfully young--they've barely opened their eyes--so one of these females had to be nursing them. Dear, I know this is a bit gruesome--but I need you to save me her teats. It's the only way I can think to feed them for the night."
(Assuming that she agrees:) Bohdi watched in silence as Frigg'Isa set about the grim task. The gnome's eyes and mind wandered across the bleak tableau of snow and hills as the woman worked. So harsh and unforgiving a place, he thought, and shivered. Apparently unconcerned with Bohdi's morbid turn of thought, the gnome's raven familiar contentedly hopped from one blood-stained pile of snow and wolf remains to another, feasting on discarded entrails.
Once the bloody butcher's work was done, Bohdi thanked Frigg'Isa and returned inside the den. With a sad look, he approached the ranger who now cuddled the pups. "Here," the gnome said softly. He laid out the swollen glands lengthwise and gestured for Nauthiz'Ull to lay behind them. "They should still be full of milk for the pups, and they'll need it. I have magic enough to make it taste and feel fresh and warm--just like their mother. We can give that much, this night." (Assuming Nauthiz'Ull complies:) The gnome watched with sad eyes as the ranger lay down behind the wolf-mother's remains. With one hand, Bohdi traced a rune in the air. "Presto animus arridente," he said softly, and his powers of prestidigitation set to work creating the illusion of warmth, and freshness, and the comfort of a mother's touch.
Bohdi offered to take the first watch again. He would speak no more that night to anyone.
ooc: Going out of town Wednesday and Thursday. Please forgive me if that results in me missing a post.
Aiden d20=15 Tuesday January 18th, 2005 12:22:56 PM
OOC: is it safe to assume that with the others skinning/etc that Aiden would have a round to look over the situation (including the pups) before things get tight in the den?
The look that Aiden gave Nauthiz EASILY showed his displeasure (bordering on anger).
"Stop..." Aiden almost growled at Nauthiz. "They are NOT ours to keep...they are of the wyld" as his eyes began to gaze upon the pups (in order to see if they are hungry/age/etc). "But WE shall help them until they are capable..."
Before Nauthiz could get closer, Aiden puts up a wary arm to block his path. "AND clean yourself Nauthiz, you carry the blood and flesh from their parents upon your hands...." as he eyed the possible remnants of the skinning
(ooc: assuming that people wouldn't clean themselves outside in the storm. On a second note, I'll need to remember to email my character to my workplace so that I can remember the modifiers/etc).
Roll to gauge the pups in terms of health/age etc...: 15 (mods to be included later when I have my sheet in front of me)
Skalti Tuesday January 18th, 2005 6:07:31 PM
"Thank you for the assistance." Skalti tells Garrett.
"After we finish here I can help you look around for fuel for a fire."
Skalti proceeds to set up the shelter with Garrett and scout for some type of fuel. If nothing else is available perhaps there is something he can use from his packs.
Justin Webber (DM) Wolf Pups and Dens Tuesday January 18th, 2005 11:38:16 PM
A few people find the pups, a few staying inside the cave while others go back out to work on setting up the shelter.
The looking over of the pups allows the group to find out there around 10 weeks old actually but they look to be tired so thats why their eyes are close to being shut. They are in good health and looks to even have abit of weight on them but not unhealthy looking weigh as their not fat.
Outside the tents are errected pretty quick since the storm is so close and soon hail and snow is falling outside. Those who go out also are able to find some very brown and dead looking grass poking through the snow and some very thin trees which they can bring back wood from to warm the cave. A sound alot like thunder can also be heard but it could just be shifting ice on the hill around or snow being blown around in the cold wind.
Inside the cave it is warm though.
Garrett Wednesday January 19th, 2005 9:59:47 AM
Once others are helping with the shelter, Garrett is going to head out and get as much wood and brush as he can before the storm hits. Garrett's hope is to quickly collect as much as possible, either to use throughout the night, or make sure we have some saved for the next frozen person emergency.
Once we are inside the cave and warming up, Garrett is going to address Nauthiz'Ull.
"Nauthiz'Ull, I would ask you why you held your last shot against the wolf that was attacking me. I am hoping it was because you were mostly concerned that you might accidentally hit me instead, yet your sister let her shot fly and struck the beast. However, should it be that you did not wish to kill the wolf, then we have a problem. The wolves and other animals of the Ice Vein will not be the ones to watch your back, fight by your side, or care for your injuries should you incur any. I can understand your concern for them, but you need to decide where your priorities lie. If I/we are not at the top of your concerns I need to know now, because if I/we cannot trust you to act when needed, then this group is going to be in serious trouble. When your own sister questions your actions in combat, then I have little choice but to question your heart. The wolf missed me, and I was able to finish it before it got another chance. But if I had lost a piece of me or worse to it's jaws, and you had a shot you didn't take, this conversation would not be so peaceful. Domi calls for strength and courage Nauthiz'Ull, do you have both?"
Nauthiz'Ull d20+2=21 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 10:48:51 AM
Trying his best to keep his focus on the pups and to kep them call and comfortable, Nauthiz'Ull hears Garrett but it only half registers with him. "Garrett, my actions have reasons that maybe you do not fully understand. Nature was here long before we were and will stay long after we are returned to the earth. Domi asks for courage and strength from his followers, but what about the other gods? Gargul seeks to maintain balance of life and death and who are we to disrupt that? We are on this journey to prove what we are made of, and maybe for you that is just killing and finishing the quest, but for me I seek to learn what my boundaries are and what I am capable of doing and what I am not. Just because Domi calls for courage and strength does not mean that we have to ignore compassion or humility." The dark skinned boy maintains his eyes on the pups and plays with them as much as the group allows. "As for my sister, keep her from your tongue if your intentions are to use her against me or you may find yourself without it. She knows me better than any of you ever will, no offense wunjo." Nauth nods at Bohdi and a slight grimace eeks onto his face. "Maybe I am just a coward Garrett Jax. Maybe I did turn the snow yellow when the wolf sprung. I am sorry that the wolf almost took a part of you, I truly am."
Garrett Jax Wednesday January 19th, 2005 11:14:58 AM
"No Nauthiz'Ull, you do not have to ignore compassion and humility, but in the quest, as it is in nature it is survival of the fittest. Were we not to kill those wolves, then it is quite possible you or all of us may have succumbed to the cold and the approaching storm. I do not believe you to be a coward, but I do believe you need to evaluate what transpired."
"A mosquito is as much a part of nature as is the wolf, but do you refuse to squash it as it drinks your blood...It too is just trying to survive. The wolves have helped us to survive, just as the animals the wolf eats help the wolf survive. I am not advocating going out of our way to find and kill all the wolves we can find. But if we must kill them to survive, as they would kill us to survive, I need to know that you will have my back. I will have yours, and everyone else's here."
"I was not trying to use your sister against you, just stating what I saw and heard, and hoped it would help you to consider what had happened. I have nothing more to say on the matter, for actions always speak louder than words."
At that, Garrett lays down and prepares to get some sleep before his watch.
Aiden Wednesday January 19th, 2005 4:00:24 PM
Looking to the pups, Aiden worried about the fracturing of the group from Nauthiz' action, or lack thereof. Perhaps he was trying to gain a better shot, biding his time....or mayhap he had frozen during the battle. He had heard and seen things like those in his old village, and usually it came to blows when one warrior would call another out.
Yet they did not...and Aiden was thankful. Blowing on his hands, and trying to get warmer (since he was feeling fairly exhausted and numb from the cold), Aiden would not have envied a fight breaking out in the confined area during a blizzard.
Once he was a bit more sure on the condition of the pups (as well as making sure that they had something to lie down upon that was warm, whether it was an extra shirt or what have you), he too began to get up. For those watching Aiden, there was a detached nature to his observation of the pups, at least on his facial features. But his hands, still a bit numb, handled them with a softness, as if an egg. Even when one pup nipped his hands, a gentle smile would appear on his face, even though he would give a small growl, as if from a 'parent', to let the pup know that he was an elder and not sibling.
"I shall keep a watch out for Garrett by the entrance" he formally stated. "The battle is done and we are victorious. I would invite you all to partake in a ritual from Twin Tusks that would be done following such a victorious battle" As his coldly blue eyes looked at the others, "but I am hesitant since it was not commonly practiced amongst the village."
Shrugging, he added, "Perhaps it'd be even frowned upon..."
------------------- <OOC: if anyone asks what>
Aiden explained, "To take a drink of the warm blood of the creature's we killed to gain the strength and wisdom of the wolves we killed, and to quiet their spirits, so that they know that they were not killed for malice, but for survival. Such as when they take their prey...." His speech was slow and methodical. It was clear that the young man was uncomfortable speaking, and his accent was still quite thick.
That was one thing that took Aiden some time to adapt to was the amount of talking that those of Ice Peak did, as well as their accents. Within Twin Tusks, discussions were usually amongst the warriors (quite a few of them of orken descent) who would growl and snort while they spoke. Those of Ice Peaks didn't have that within their speech, which seemed to add a fluidity and beauty to the language, especially song. There was a small sigh...
(ooc: I would presume that there is some dialectical and intonation differences between Ice Peak and Twin Tusks) did mark him as an outsider.
Frigg'Isa Wednesday January 19th, 2005 4:04:38 PM
After helping outside, Frigg'Isa comes back in and begins to set things up inside. She lays out her furs and Nauth's next to each other. Figuring the pups will be hungry soon and that at 10 weeks they are most likely weaned, Frigg'Isa breaks a ration in two and drops it into their nest for food. She takes one herself and chews on it a bit thinking about the day and the future of herself and the group.
Skalti Wednesday January 19th, 2005 5:30:00 PM
After helping Garrett round up a good stack of fire wood Skalti checked on Yodel and fed the unhappy little beast.
Then drawing a torch out of one of his bag he uses it to lite the damp wood and grass and starts a small fire in the den (permitting there is a place for the smoke to escape).
"Well it sure is nice to be out of the weather at least for the moment." "What are doing out here? Kayra did not tell me much."
"By the way guys do you think we could cook a little of that wolf instead of eating trail rations tonight?" Skalti asks "I know it is a little morbid but I for one could use a hot meal."
Justin Webber (DM) Night Wednesday January 19th, 2005 7:53:43 PM
(OOC:Allowing abit of time for rp here before moving on the game alot. So seize your chance.)
The group prepares for the night and break out talks of food and also of the group concern in battle and such which that part is settled nicely and without much problems from the looks.
It looks like smoke will waif out of the cave pretty nicely without killing you off. The cave is pretty quiet otherwise other then your talking, the pups yipping and actually looking like their having fun as they play abit with each other and watch you curiously. Outside the snow and hail rages on with no sign of letting up any time soon.
Frigg'Isa Thursday January 20th, 2005 1:27:00 PM
Frigg'Isa curls up on her sleeping furs and unbraids her hair. She fingercombs it while watching and listening to the others of the small group. Pulling a small mirror from her pack, she sets it up so she can watch herself while she rebraids her hair. After she finishes, the tall brunette carefully replaces the mirror. She then pulls out her sewing kit.
Frigg'Isa calmly undresses and changes into another set of clothes of a bit lighter weight. She goes over her clothes carefully, checking for any rips or tears and fixes any she finds. When she finishes with her heavy clothes, she moves on to her armor. Even though she knows she won't be able to fix major damage, she checks to see if the cold has hurt the leather any.
If Nauthiz'Ull has removed any of his clothes or armor, Frigg'Isa checks his over, too, without a word. Afterword, she empties her backpack and checks everything over to make sure nothing is broken or damaged. The methodical young woman then repacks everything, lays her heavy clothes near the fire to keep warm, and curls up to sleep.
Should anyone speak to her, she keeps her answers short and to the point. Friga doesn't seem to be in a very talkative mood tonight. For her watch, she redresses into her armor and heavy clothes.
Nauthiz'Ull d20+4=11 Thursday January 20th, 2005 1:32:33 PM
"Aiden, I will join your ceremony. It fascinates me and I need to show you that I too know of survival and it's value." Nauth plays with the pups along side Aiden and joins him in the drinking of the blood. Upon returning from the Twin Tusk ceremony, Nauth will do his best to make sure everyone is fine and while working his way through the den, pats Garrett on the back. "My friend, I will not let you down again. I will not let any of you down or shame my father, Ull'Heimdall more that I already have." Nauth then returns to his "bed" by Frigsa and lays on his back, hopefully playing with a pup on his chest. "Skalti, friend, we are on our "Right of Passage" to become adults in the eyes of Ice Peak Village. We are to head north and retrieve a red flower. The specifics are lost to me though, I do not remember."
Skalti Thursday January 20th, 2005 8:18:10 PM
After helping with the fire and shelter Skalti joins Nauthiz'Ull and Aiden in the ritual. He watches very carefully.
"Friends I am anxious to know more about you and your culture." Turning to Aiden he asks. "What sort of place is this Twin Tusk you mentioned?"
After speaking with Aiden, Skalti address Bohdi and Garrett as well. Understanding that Frigg'Isa and Nauthiz'Ull prefer to rest at this time.
"The Rite of passage I understand but what of this red flower? Does it have a name? I have picked up some knowledge in my travels perhaps I have heard of it."
Bohdi Nackle d20+3=23 Thursday January 20th, 2005 11:05:40 PM
Bohdi sat by the entrance to the den and brooded, saying little. If anyone acted on the suggestion to cook and eat wolf meat, Bohdi would eat some, sparingly. If not, he would take his watch--his mind apparently sharpened by his desire for solitude, Bohdi was particularly aware of anything else but his companions (Spot 23, natural 20). He watched the mule Yodel to ensure that it was as comfortable as possible.
Following his watch, Bohdi unrolled his bedroll, curled under his winter blanket, and went to sleep with no further comment to the others.
Aiden d20=3 d20=18 Friday January 21st, 2005 12:16:44 AM
Aiden nodded as he clapped Nauthiz on the shoulders. "Good...." The blow was solid, but Nauthiz could probably figure out that the cold and fatigue did sap some of the strength and vigor that Aiden bore on his young frame.
"You will need a cup...and a voice..." he responded. He then began to dig into his own gear, which was fairly fascinating as any peeking past him can see his backpack (and gear carryall) are both BULGING at the seems.
Pulling a cup out, he began to notice (eyes) Nauthiz sister, and then gets back to repacking through his gear quickly.
(from the 3 on the roll, it's pretty obvious that he was caught looking at her)
Once he was set, Aiden nodded towards Nauthiz. "Let us go then..." as he began to swagger (or at least as good a swagger as one exhausted and nearly frozen can get).
Outside, he works to get out from the leftovers of the wolf corpses (especially the male) the blood of the wolves as well as some of the contents from a flask. And if they were that incredibly lucky, from the heart itself. Pouring some into the cup, Aiden began to speak in a strange tongue that seemed as much growl as anything else (OOC: Ork).
With a full mug, "I am thanking the wolf spirits and the gods for the fine battle, the honorable wounds, the swift and keen edges of our blades and magic." He then lifted the mug towards the stars and bowing in each direction again raising his voice in ork (a war victory song), "And now we ask the wolf spirits to guide us in the spirit world and here, since it is their duty as the defeated."
His voice which is quite deep and resonates quite well as he actually carries off the war song in a 'fine' fashion (as fine as one can get for a untalented singer of an orken victory chant). And at the end, he salutes by raising the mug not only the remains of the wolves, but also to Nauthiz, and the cave where the others were at.
Aiden then swigs it down, and wipes his mouth. "It should be done quicker next time so the warmth of the blood does not get stolen by the winds..."
After the ceremony, with a big smile (and his mammoth arm wiping his mouth), Aiden will return back to the cave with Nauthiz. Over the night, he'll help keep watch (and stay close to the fire), and keep an eye on the pups...
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Garrett Friday January 21st, 2005 9:12:25 AM
Garrett accepts Nauthiz'Ull's pat on the back, and his promise with a nod and "All is well between us my friend."
As Garrett starts to nod off into the world of dreams, he hears Skalti's question. In a half awake mumble he says "It is called the red flower of Kelda-Sigr. That is all I know of the flower. But the Quest was announced, the village yelled out "Springs victory". The only other thing I remember offhand was that Karya mentioned that for the next six days we would be in the domain of Celsiun. I don't know if that helps you any, but any way to find this flower faster is right by me. Wake me for last watch."
Garrett quickly fades off to sleep, knowing he will need to be well rested and ready for the morrow.
Justin Webber (DM) The Night has Teeth Friday January 21st, 2005 10:46:28 AM
As the group chit chats and a few go to honor the dead wolves the night slowly passes on and the storm outside has yet to sign of stopping.
Everyone settles down for the night while various people go about their watches.
During Bohdi's watch he sees off in the distance the fleeting image of a couple wolves coming in the direction of where the cave the group is using as home is located. One of the wolves even looks to be dragging something it killed behind it. It's very well possible that a hunting group of wolves may be returning from their hunt.
Bohdi Nackle Friday January 21st, 2005 4:00:12 PM
Bohdi quickly roused the others--his bravado from earlier in the afternoon now having been completely forgotten.
"Quick, quick!" he quavered. "There are more wolves out there! Squork--go check it out!" The raven flew off into the darkness to scout as best it could. With shaking hands, Bohdi loaded his crossbow.
"D-do you suppose--I mean, we--we killed their--their--" the gnome shook with shivers that had nothing to do with the cold.
Aiden Saturday January 22nd, 2005 10:06:15 PM
Aiden, who had fallen into a deep slumber due to the exhaustion caused by the cold and rigor of the battle earlier in the day, snorted and turned.
Eyes blearily opening, "This could be good for the pups..." even as he began to stand, "though bad for us."
Frowning, "I hope that it does not come to battle...". Though Aiden saw the necessity of the prior battle as the wolves had looked to defend their home (and also get some food), he wished that there was some way that the two 'packs', that of wolf and human, could figure out a way to make it through this evening.
~of course carrying the pelts and meat of the defeated wolves will not do us well...~
Nauthiz'Ull d20+8=20 d20+8=25 d20+1=10 Sunday January 23rd, 2005 5:54:35 PM
Awaking to the frantic yelps of Bohdi, Nauth sits straight up. "beavers and ducks!" Looking aroud the den and trying to get his bearings, Nauth's heart feels like it is going to explode from within his chest. He quickly dons his furs(no armor though), and grabs his bow and quiver in one hand and his short sword in the other. Trying to keep Bohdi calm he rushes outside to have a look-see. IF the wolves are already at the den: Nauth drops to one knee and begins trying to calm the wolves before taking deadly action. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot-20 Listen-25 Wild Empathy-10
Garrett Jax Monday January 24th, 2005 9:44:27 AM
Garrett grabs his sword and shield(he's already wearing armor since he can sleep in it)and heads for the front of the cave.
Garrett waits there, waiting to see what the wolves will do, and to give Nauthiz'ull a chance to end this confrontation peacefully.
Frigg'Isa Monday January 24th, 2005 11:28:05 AM
Frigg'Isa, hearing the call, quickly dons her armor and clothing and begins to pack everyone's equipment.
"Nauth, Bohdi, how much time before they arrive? If we have enough time, maybe we can just leave before they get here?"
Frigg'Isa continues to pack in the hopes that they will have enough time.
Justin Webber (DM) Wolves Cometh Monday January 24th, 2005 8:38:00 PM
Nauthiz'Ull wakes up and goes out to spot once Bohdi comes in and warns people. Nauthiz'Ull sees that the wolves are still a distance away that it will be a few before they finally get there.
Everyone readies for combat with the wolves except Frigg'isa who hopes that the group might beable to avoid battle.
Skalti Monday January 24th, 2005 8:53:51 PM
Skalti scrambles up after hearing Bohdi. After hearing Frigg'Isa's suggestion to just leave before they get to the den Skalti shoulders his pack and the rest of his equipment quickly. Then he reaches for his flute.
"Nauth, Bohdi let me ease up there perhaps we can distract them together and give ourselves time to leave." "I would rather leave the pups to their true family then take them away and kill these wolves."
OOC: Should Nauth and Bohdi make way for me I will attempt to cast Lullaby on the wolves. Hoping that with Nauth empathy skills and the lullaby the wolves will be content to let us leave.
Lullaby = Become drowsy -5 to listen and spot effects any living creature within a 10ft radius. Will save to negate at DC 14 (Base 10 +0 lvl spell + 4 Cha bonus).
Nauthiz'Ull d20+8=20 d20+8=14 d20+7=12 d20+5=14 d20+5=24 Monday January 24th, 2005 10:21:05 PM
Listening to Skalti's idea, Nauth returns into the cave and dons his armour. He returns as wuickly as possible to help and calm the wolves so that the group can leave peacefully. I could just take one of the pups with me. I could sneak it into my pack and no one would notice until we were far away. Nauth seems to hesitate before returning outside, but once he returns to the bitter cold and snow he starts taking in his surroundings for anything to present itself. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot-20 Listen-14 Survival-12 (animal instincts and reactions?) Know:nature-14 Wild Emp-20 (forgot to change modifier from +5 to +1 on last roll) If needed again
Aiden d20=7 Monday January 24th, 2005 11:30:07 PM
Aiden looked over at the others. He too did want to avoid a battle. As the others rushed about, and left, he eyed the pups.
~perhaps...we can address two things at once...~ he thought to himself. Gently scooping up the pups, he slowly made his way outside.
His eyes, squinting due to the bite of the cold, tried to make out the shadows of the wolves which were dragging a recent kill.
Slogging out, "I'm going to try something..." he spoke gruffly. And with that, he began to slowly make his way towards them, carrying the bundle. During the meantime, he attempts to try and calm the wolves down as he gets closer.
~perhaps if they find that we have cared for the pups, that they will look at us in a better light...especially if the skald sings truly.~
Garrett Jax Tuesday January 25th, 2005 8:21:22 AM
Garrett looks at the members of the party as they plan on trying to leave with a look of amazement on his face.
"The reason we killed the wolves in the first place was to gain the shelter that this cave provided. The storm still rages, and it's only been a couple hours since several of us were walking ice cubes. I don't really think we can go anywhere. With the storm raging we wouldn't get very far were we to try. It seems leaving our shelter in a blizzard should be the last option used right before "certain death"
Bohdi Nackle (AC 14, hp 7/7) d20+4=11 d6=2 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 8:46:40 AM
Listening to the others begins to calm Bohdi, as does Squork's return, with the message that the wolves are still far enough away for the group to stop and think. "Stopping" and "thinking" were two things that Bohdi generally did well. (DMs: did Squork have any information about the number and types in the wolf pack, their locations, burdens, etc.? Squork will share everything he's seen with the group in Common, and will respond to questions.)
Musing, the gnome shifted the crossbow back to his side. He stroked his small goatee reflexively. "Garrett has the right of it," Bohdi agreed. "Whether these wolves think kindly of us, or are lulled by Skalti's music, the facts remain that their pack-mates are dead, that we are in their den, and that we aren't about to leave. I doubt that all the persuading in the world is going to help matters."
Bohdi shook his head. "With the proper spells, I might be able to fool the wolves into not noticing that we are here. But I haven't prepared those spells today, and there's nothing for it. No, so long as those wolves are out there and we are in their shelter, we will be at risk. We made our choices thus far out of a need to survive; sad or not, we now have to see this through."
Bohdi regripped his crossbow and readied his aim. He waited to see the results of his companions' efforts to treat with the wolves, but prepared for the worst.
ooc: I'm assuming that the gnome ability Speak with Burrowing Animals doesn't apply to wolves. If it does, then Bohdi will attempt to translate for Aiden--from the safety of the den, of course.
I'm also assuming that Aiden has sufficient light from the "perpetual twilight" to see. If not, Bohdi will cast Light on Aiden's axe.
On the assumption that neither spell applies, Bohdi will stay at the den entrance and ready a shot at the lead wolf. He will fire if the wolf moves aggressively at Aiden, Nauthiz'Ull, or Skalti. Pre-rolling in case it's needed--attack hits AC 11, damage 2.
Bohdi (illegal second, supplemental post) Tuesday January 25th, 2005 9:54:02 AM For the benefit of those keeping track of spells prepared and used, from now on I will follow the practice of others and include Bohdi's spell list during combat or other non-RP scenarios. My apologies for listing them separately this time:
Level 0: Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Light Gnome abilities: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation (cast), Speak with Burrowing Animals Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Feather Fall, Color Spray (cast)
Within the Twighlight [DM Post] d20+3=9 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 12:31:58 PM
Nauth crawls back into the den past Bohdi, the only one short enough to actually stand in the den, and reports the approaching wolves will be at the small den in a few momnets. The falling snow made them hard to discern, but they were each dragging an animal and were probably a few hundred feet away still. Nauth begins to hastily don his armor.
Frigg too begins to hastily asseble her armor for combat.
Skalti mentions perhaps they could distract the returning wolves and slip away without a fight. He makes his way to the entrance to be in a better position to enact his plan.
Garret questions the wisdom of slipping away into a storm, that Figg'Isa has identified as large, into the plummeting temperatures of the late hour with Aiden and Skalti both still suffering from frostbite and hypthermia.
Bohdi tells Squork to fly out and scout the position and out it goes it the building storm while reaffirming Garrets position on the upcoming meeting.
Squork never makes it 5' past the entrance before turning around. hopping rapidly towards Bohdi and screaming as loud as he can "AHHHH! it's cold, I'm cold, I'm freezing to death, I'm Cold. You trying to kill me? You never said it was so cold out there. AHHHHH! So cold." During the screaming it occurs to Bohdi that as soon as Squork left his presence the Endure Elements spell being shared vanished for the raven. The indoor avian is now completely exposed to the deadly cold of Ice Vein.
Aiden grabs the two puppies and wraps them tightly in a wool blanket and begins to move to the den's entrance with them. Perhaps this will still work. [Know Nature 9 DM rolled]
The entrance to the den is packed, Skalti sits upon all fours with Flute in hand peering out. Next to him is Bohdi, crossbow in hand. Scampering past Skalti is Aiden with the two wolf pups. Nauth and Frigg are donning their leathers further in the den where Garret is sitting.
The twighlight cast in spring provides enough light to see a few hundred feet. Coming from the deeper darkness beyond it is now easy to make out the 2 large wolves closing in. The three at the entrance see them drop thier burdens and lift the noses to the air about them. Paws nervously pad at the snow and then a deep ferral growl issues forth in challenge at the den. The wolves are perhaps 100 feet away, give or take, and it is obvious to the three companions at the entrance, each is almost twice the size of the wolves killed 2 hours ago.
As Aiden moves past with the pups, it occurs to Nauth that the pups now smell foreign to the rest of the pasck and very well may be killed because of this.
DM Notes: Frigg and Nauth are donning armor and still require 4 rounds unassisted.
Aiden and Skalti have gained 2 HP of Non lethal dmg and niether are fatigued.
In posts in general please keep actions to a round of activity for the first post or two immediately preceeding and post combat.
Bohdi Nackle (AC 14, hp 7/7) Tuesday January 25th, 2005 1:38:43 PM ooc: I'll keep this short, because Bohdi's pre-combat posture remains essentially unchanged:
With a swift mental command, Bohdi ordered Squork back inside the den, and the chilly corvid quickly complied.
Standing just inside the entrance to the den, Bohdi gripped his crossbow and readied his aim at the lead wolf in case it moved aggressively toward Aiden or any other of Bohdi's companions. (Pre-rolling in case it's needed--attack hits AC 11, damage 2.) He waited to see the results of his companions' efforts to treat with the wolves, but prepared for the worst.
Spells: Level 0: Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Light Gnome abilities: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation (cast), Speak with Burrowing Animals Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Feather Fall, Color Spray (cast)
Garrett Jax (AC: 18, HP: 10/10) Tuesday January 25th, 2005 2:50:09 PM
Garrett moves out of the cave with sword and shield in hand and readies to attack the first one that gets within 5 feet of him.
"You can give your plan a shot Aiden, but they don't look like they are in a mood to compromise. If they attack, we should be outside the cave entrance, or else we'll be fighting one on one. I don't think that would be a favorable tactic judging from the size of them."
Nauthiz'Ull (AC13 HP10) d20+5=15 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 6:36:59 PM
Hearing the challenge growl of the wolves outside, Nauth abandons his armour, letting whatever is on him stay on and the rest drop or dangle where it may. "Skalti play your music somewhere else and let me past! Aiden you know what that growl means so be carefull!" Nauth grabs his bow and quiver, again, and tries to get through the opening so that he can protect his friends. Ull'Heimdall watch over me now as I will not fail those who trust me again. These are not regular wolves, you and I both know that and this could prove disastrous. IF nauth can get outside in this round: Nauth kneels and watches Aidens attempt if he does not abandon his intentions, but keeps an arrow noched and ready to fire if the wolves become even more agrressive. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Know:Nature-15 (recall the meaning of that type of growl)
Aiden d20=14 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 9:28:50 PM
OOC: GAHHHH...third time I've had to retype this...
Aiden well understood the growls as a warning and possibly, challenge. But to turn would be to invite danger as the wolves could attack him from behind. At the very least, they would see it as weakness.
To step forward could also be construed as many things. What it broke down to was a stalemate. He maintained his focus on the biggest wolf, making sure to almost exude a calmness. Aiden wanted to return the pups as was proper, and if they wanted to share the den, so be it. Nothing more...nothing less.
Roll for influence animal: 14 + 1 = 15
Skalti Wednesday January 26th, 2005 4:40:38 AM
Hearing Nauth's word Skalti jumps back out of the way to let the man through.
"Go ahead Nauth" Skalti exclaims!
Seeing that there will likely be a fight instead of peace Skalti stops playing immediately, rushes back to his bedroll and picks up his shield and sword.
Frigg'Isa Wednesday January 26th, 2005 10:31:34 AM
Frigg'Isa continues hurrying to put on her armor. She knows that she will be quite defenseless without it.
"Hey! Any of you who aren't doing anything could certainly help me here! We're in a hurry!"
No Quarter asked [DM Post] Thursday January 27th, 2005 10:39:12 AM
The two large wolves begin to slowly begin to move in on Aieden and Garret, who stand about 10' from the den side by side. Nauthiz'Ull abandons his armor and rushes to the entrance as well, taking a knee with his bow in the building snow.
Skalti and Bohdi wait at the den's entrance and Firgga'Isa continues to get her leathers on, though now asking for help to speed the process.
The world about is held as if in a crystal globe. No sounds can be heard and billows of hot breath wash into the air from everyone. Large flakes float from the deep grey sky of the spring nightfalls twighlight lending to the surreal. The wolves are split apart about 40' from each other and move slowly forward. Their fur bristles and teeth are bared. Time seems almost to slow as well as if someone was pausing it to better remember this moment.
Bohdi Nackle d20+4=8 d6=1 Thursday January 27th, 2005 11:58:13 AM
Bohdi stayed where he was just inside the entrance to the den, moving only as necessary to keep a clear line of sight for his crossbow on the wolf closest to Aiden. Time seemed to freeze in the bitter cold of the icy wilderness, and for a split second, Bohdi's mind conjured up an image of a blasted expanse of desert scrub, with warriors eyeing each other warily over tumbling sagebrush, accompanied by the wailing of a mournful whistle.
Just as quickly, however, the image vanished. Bohdi's teeth chattered despite his dweomer against the cold. His vision seemed to narrow until nothing existed but the sight on his crossbow, the feral snarl of the wolf, and the steam that rose from its jaws as it padded ever closer toward Aiden.
[i]ooc: Action's still the same--readying an attack on the wolf closest to Aiden, firing if it moved aggressively against Aiden (or Garrett). I had pre-rolled an attack 11, damage 2. In case those have "expired," I'll roll again ... no better. Attack 8, damage 1.
Without a map, I'm assuming that Bohdi's got a clear line of sight on the wolf and that he could manage to get a shot off without penalty for shooting into melee this round. If not, please have Bohdi move sufficiently to obtain the proper angle. Also, so long as Bohdi can remain in the den entrance, he will attempt to use the den as partial cover.
An early heads-up: depending on how the battle is going, I might consider sending Squork out to Aid Another to attempt to raise Garrett's or Aiden's AC. I recognize that would put Squork at jeopardy of being attacked--but apart from that, are there other considerations I should be concerned about? For example, do you as a rule not allow a familiar to Aid Another?
Spells: Level 0: Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Light Gnome abilities: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation (cast), Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Feather Fall, Color Spray (cast)
Nauthiz'Ull (AC13 HP10) d20+5=21 d8+1=5 Thursday January 27th, 2005 4:33:17 PM
Nauthiz'Ull slowly rises from from his kneeling position to s stand as the growls from the wolves become more aggressive. "Sis, stay in there until you are ready. We can hold them off." Nauthiz'Ull the pulls the string of his bow until taunt and holds, waiting for the wolves to make their move. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Readied Attack-(Wolves within 30') Attack-21 Damage-5
Garrett Jax (AC 18, HP 10) d20+5=8 Thursday January 27th, 2005 5:54:27 PM
Garrett remains readied to attack the first wolf that gets within range of his sword.
Readied Attack:
to hit: 8 damage: not necessary.(nuts)
Skalti Thursday January 27th, 2005 6:16:02 PM
"Here Frigg'Isa let me help you." Skalti rushes over to the young lady and assist her into the armor.
"Guys hold them for a second or two and we will be there to help" Skalti yells!!
Frigg'Isa Thursday January 27th, 2005 8:50:18 PM
Frigg'Isa sighs and shakes her head at Nauth's words.
"What under the blazing skies are you doing out there? If you get yourself..."
She breaks off as Skalti comes to help her into her armor.
"Thank you! After this is over, I think I am going to lay into a couple of boys over a couple of pups."
She smiles at the bard as she contiues to rush into her armor.
Aiden d20=7 Thursday January 27th, 2005 10:40:50 PM
Aiden continued to watch, and wait. He took a small step backwards because it was definitely becoming apparent that he was going to be attacked.
If the wolf does attack, he will attempt to sidestep (ooc: dodge?), and make sure that he does not get surrounded.
Of Bark and Bite [DM Post] d20+3=6 d20+3=8 Friday January 28th, 2005 8:38:21 AM
Garret and Aiden hold thier ground and wait for the anticipated attack.
Bohdic continues to ready his fire if the wolves make a rush. He has a clear shot between Garret and Aiden
Nauth stands and also prepares to fire if either wolf comes in as well.
Sklati scrambles to Frigga'Isa's side and helps her completely secure her armor.
The Pups Aiden has squirm and let out a yelp. The the two grey white wolves, with a great bone chilling howl, pound across the final 50 foot gap and launch themselves at Aiden.
Nauth buries an arrow into one and Bodhi's shot goes high, missing.
Both wolves leap but miss.
Bohdi Nackle (AC 14, hp 7/7) d20+4=19 d6=2 Friday January 28th, 2005 8:54:45 AM
"Bloody hell," the gnome cursed. All his shaking and chattering had spoiled his aim. His first shot had flown terribly off course. He fumbled to load another bolt.
"Skalti, Frigg'Isa--they need more help out there! Aiden's being attacked!" Bohdi exclaimed.
Bohdi drew down and leveled his aim once more. Trickier, this time--he had to be careful not to hit Aiden. He practiced slow, controlled breaths, and squeezed the crossbow's trigger; this time, his bolt flew truer. (Attack 19 [15 if into melee], damage 2.)
Spells: Level 0: Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Light Gnome abilities: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation (cast), Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Feather Fall, Color Spray (cast)
Garrett Jax (AC: 18, HP: 10/10) d20+5=23 d8+4=5 Friday January 28th, 2005 10:29:50 AM
Garrett is going to move in on the wolf that is closest to him and swing. He will try and move into a flanking position on the closest wolf with Aiden if that is possible. If that isn't possible this round, he will try and set himself up so that he can free 5' into a flanking position next round. Either way, he wants to make sure he moves in for the swing this round to take some heat off of Aiden.
Attack Roll: 23 (not counting flanking bonus if applicable)
Damage: 5
(Garrett's only remaining spell is a 0 level cure minor)
Aiden d20=14 d4=4 d4=1 Friday January 28th, 2005 11:06:34 AM
Aiden continued to try and protect the pups that he carried in his right arm (OOC: he is a left handed individual). His left hand felt his side, unclipping the throwing axe, which was his only current weapon.
Even as Bohdi's bolt was let loose, Aiden tried to take a defensive stance with pups and axe. Should a wolf come close, he'll try to strike at the wolf with the axe. However...he did not anticipate being struck by Bohdi's bolt (OOC: gm-bird told me that I had provided the cover for the wolves and so I got clipped).
Striking at the wolf that darts in, there is an "AUGH..." as the bolt hits him with a flesh wound. He still wanted to try and protect the pups though.
To hit (14+4 = 18) Damage (d4 + 3 (str)) = 7
Aiden (addendum) d6=1 Friday January 28th, 2005 11:14:09 AM
throwing axe is d6
*winces as he looks at the roll*
Nauthiz'Ull (AC13 HP10/10) d20+5=24 d8+1=4 Friday January 28th, 2005 11:53:04 AM
Nauth let his first shot fly true to the aggressive wolves and quickly nochs another arrow as the wolves leap at Aiden. Nauth posistions himself so that he has a clear shot again and lets loose the shaft af the same wolf as he struck before. It appears that the arrow finds it's mark again. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attack-24 (20 in melee) Damage-4 Point Blank Shot bonus has been included
Frigg'Isa (AC 13, HP 6/6) Friday January 28th, 2005 9:09:39 PM
Armor finally on, Frigg'Isa grabs her Spirit Dagger, sling, and sling pouch and heads out of the den to get a good look around.
Wolf Fight [DM Post] d20+3=12 d20+3=8 Sunday January 30th, 2005 4:08:23 PM
Bohdi's second shot rips through the air and strikes Aiden in the lower back [2Dmg].
Aiden shifts to further protect the pups, while drawing and striking with his handaxe.
Garret quickly comes to the young man's aid and also strikes the wolf.
An arrow, from Nathizz'Ull's bow, whizzes just past Aiden's side and strikes the wolf.
Frigga'Isa emerges from the den, ready to help as she can.
The wolves continue to bite at Aiden in an attempt to drag him to the ground. But neither can find a solid hold on the surprisingly elusive ranger.
Aiden and Garret are engaged with the two wolves about 10' from the den entrance. At the Entrance is Frigg and to each side is Bohdi on the right and Nauth to the left. Skalti is still within the den.
Bohdi Nackle (AC 14, hp 7/7) and Squork (AC 15, hp 3/3) d20=17 d20+6=11 Sunday January 30th, 2005 5:04:57 PM
Bohdi rolled his eyes at Aiden's exclamation. "Sorry," he shouted. "Thought my aim was better that time."
Bohdi reloaded as he moved out of the den entrance and circled the fray until he had a clear line of sight at the first wolf engaging Aiden. Squork flew from his shoulder and darted in at the wolf, pecking to get the wolf to turn its head just enough to expose its flank. It worked (Aid Another, DC 10 for +2 bonus to attack or AC of another, roll = 17); the wolf turned for a moment, sufficient for Bohdi to get a clearer shot.
Bohdi aimed carefully and squeezed off another bolt. Even with Squork's help, though, the bolt still sailed high (Attack = 11). "Damn," Bohdi muttered.
Spells: Level 0: Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Light Gnome abilities: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation (cast), Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Feather Fall, Color Spray (cast)
Skalti Sunday January 30th, 2005 5:26:21 PM
As soon as he finished helping Frigg'Isa with her armor Skalti picks up his sword and shield again and heads for the door.
"I'm on my way." "Frigg'Isa give me a little room to get by."
Skalti darts through the doorway and up to the closest wolf attacking Aiden.
Nauthiz'Ull (AC13 HP10/10) d20+5=25 d20+5=19 d8+1=6 Sunday January 30th, 2005 7:59:13 PM
Nauth smirks as another arrow from his string finds its mark. "Blast these things, they don't want to die!" Nauth as another arrow to his string and cheek as he swings around to the left again, keeping the wolf's flanks square to him. "Sis you watch yourself!" With that, Nauth lets loose his third arrow at the same resilient wolf. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attack-25 Possible Critical Nat 20!(21 with -4 for firing into melee) Critical Check-19 Damage-6 (18 if critical)
Aiden d20=13 d6=4 Sunday January 30th, 2005 8:33:46 PM
Aiden continued to try and position himself so that he could see the attacking wolves. He, all too well, knew how wolves tended to try and flank their prey. So he tried his best to defend against it.
While doing so, he kept his arm around the pups, protecting them as much as possible. Quietly cursing himself for the fool he was for taking them into this danger, he readied himself for another attack by the wolves. Again, he wanted to sidestep to avoid the gnashing wolves, and if the chance was available, hit the wolves with the axe that was in his other hand.
to hit: 13 + 4 = 17 damage: 4 + 3 = 7
Garrett Jax (AC 18, HP 10/10) d20+5=18 d8+4=10 Monday January 31st, 2005 8:02:31 AM
Garrett continues to attack the wolf that he hit last round. If he doesn't already have it flanked, he'll take the free 5' to put it between Aiden and himself.
"Hold on Aiden, I'm trying to give this one something else to think about besides you."
Attack: 18 AC (19 if flanking) Damage: 10
Frigg'Isa (AC 13 HP 6/6) d20+9=24 Monday January 31st, 2005 12:08:26 PM
Frigg'Isa quickly takes in the scene outside the den. Hearing Skalti behind her, she moves out of his way. Not trusting her ability to hit the wolves and not Aiden or Garrett, Friga tries to think of another way to help them.
Survival 24 to see how the wolves will react to the cubs if Aiden lets them go.
Round 3 [DM Post] d20+3=8 d20+3=22 d6+1=4 Monday January 31st, 2005 4:22:16 PM
Nauth moves out wide right looking for a better shot. Loosing another arrow, sailing just past Garret it strikes the wolf deep.
Garret also moved right to flank the wolf and brings his weapon in hard and deep.
Bohdi moves left for a better shot and reloads.
Squork flies into the fray to distract the wolf so Aiden might be more protected. The wolf's jaws snap at the raven, but to slow as it flits out from harms way.
Aiden wincing from pain bites back the urge to flee and comes down hard on the wounded wolf as well.
Skalti scampers out of Frigg'Isa's way by moving down to Aidens left to confront the wolf.
Frigg'Isa, not being a warrior and not having a clear shot decides to more examine the situation and more importantly if the wolf would ease up on Aiden were he not holding the pups. Her answer, she tells herself, is decidedly no at this juncture of the fight. This is to the death, for losing and retreating into the night and increasing snow storm is death as surely as from a sword, or teeth.
One wolf falls under the onslaught of arrow, sword and axe. The second wolf, hair bristling and teeth bared, again lunges in for Aiden's thigh. The teeth tear in deeply to the young man's leg and with a viscious twist of its head, Aiden is pulled to the ground.
The pups drop from the young rangers arms as he falls to the snow, never trying to brace for the impact and unmoving after he does. The wolf has already let go and is looking back and frorth between Garret and Skalti, who stand to either of its sides.
Garret currently partially blocks any shot Nauth has from the far right, though Bohdi can continue to circle left to get a clear shot.
Nauthiz'Ull (AC13 HP10/10) d20+5=23 d8+1=2 Monday January 31st, 2005 7:44:32 PM
Watching the wolf drop from the onslaught of wood and metal, Nauth closes his eyes for a split second to stop a tear from falling. Upon opening his eyes he realizes that Garret has moved into his line of fire and he circles once again to get a better angle. "Frigsa, help Aiden!" Nauth then lets loose another arrow with his newly improved, although maybe not entirely clear, angle. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5' move to hopefuly better angle Attack-23 (19 into melee) Damage-2 (CRAP)
Garrett Jax (AC 18, HP 10/10) d20+5=8 Monday January 31st, 2005 8:31:51 PM
Garrett Calls out "I'll occupy the wolf, someone pull Aiden back and see what you can do for him."
At that, Garrett takes a free 5' toward the wolf (trying to stay out of Nauthiz'Ulls line of fire). If that free 5' gets me close enough to swing, I will do that.
If the free 5 doesn't get me close enough, then I will ready for the wolf's attack upon me, hoping I just made his choice of targets that much easier.
Attack (either now, or readied, depending on the scenario): 8 (cleverly slicing the air as a distraction technique)
Damage: not necessary
Frigg'Isa (AC 12 HP 6/6) d20+9=20 Monday January 31st, 2005 9:01:44 PM
Frigg'Isa sees Aiden go down and her choice is made for her. She never even hears Nauth's yell. Running, the tall young woman makes a beeline for the fallen companion. She does her best to stay out of the wolf's way and out of the line of fire.
Friga drops down next to Aiden, and using her sling as a tourniquet, she does her best to slow the bleeding. (Heal 20)
(Hope I can get all that in on a move. Not sure how far away I am right now.)
Frigg'Isa Monday January 31st, 2005 9:35:20 PM
Friga's AC is supposed to be 13...typo
Bohdi Nackle (AC 14, hp 7/7) and Squork (AC 15, hp 3/3) d20=16 d20+6=20 d6=6 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 8:55:51 AM
Bohdi's eyes widened in horror as he watched Aiden fall under the maw of the slavering wolf. A high-pitched squeal began emanating from his mouth, but then his jaw set and his eyes narrowed with fury. He circled left to get a clear shot at the remaining wolf.
"Skalti, Garrett--bring it down! Bring it down!" he cried, his eyes blazed with an heretofore unknown rage. "Squork--get it!"
The raven dutifully swooped and fluttered, distracting the wolf (Aid Another = 16, +2 to Bohdi's attack) before flying up and away from the wolf's snapping jaws (5' step straight up).
Bohdi seized his chance. His crossbow already reloaded and now in position for a clear shot, he aimed, fired ... and sent a bolt whizzing toward the wolf (Attack 20, 16 if into melee, damage 6).
Aiden (AC: prone, HP: bleeding) Tuesday February 1st, 2005 12:07:54 PM
Aiden watched as the missiles struck into the wolves, a grin appearing on his visage as he saw his comrades starting to function as a team.
Shifting his weight to sidestep the wolf, the joy of seeing one of the animals taken down turns into a fuzzy, red haze as the wolf takes a chunk from his thigh. With a snarl and tear, the wolf gets a small taste of the young warrior, its fangs tearing into his flesh, and then it steps away.
And strangely enough, the ranger, who had wanted to reunite the pups to its pack, lays there unconscious. His lifeblood coloring the snow red. He had not planned to be the first to fall.
"...failed...again...." he mutters as his eyes begin to flutter shut. He, at least, hoped that the others would be able to survive this battle, and perhaps help the pups learn the way of the wyld.
Blood in the Snow [DM Post] d20+3=15 d6+1=3 d20+1=21 d20+3=19 d6+1=2 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 5:00:54 PM
Nauth moves further to the right, but the angle does not change enough. Still he looses his arrow. The shaft shunts just past Garret and grazes the wolf in the hind quarters.
Garret steps in to occupy the wolf, calling for someone to drag Aiden back.
Frigga'Isa comes in, and desptite the personal risk, kneels by the fallen ranger to bind his leg.
The wolf lunges at her exposed shoulder while she is distracted. The fangs sink deep into her flesh and the wolf jerks violently back trying to pull her off balance. [wolf Hit AC 15 dmg 3 Trip Att 21 Frigg make dex or str check whichever is greater. if you get under 21 you are pulled prone. Best you can do is tie, his ability score is higher...wolf wins Frigga'Isa is prone]
Bohdi continues left and when Squork swoops in to distract the wolf, fires. The bolt striking the wolf solidly.
The wolf leaps upon the downed woman, the jaws locking about her upper shoulder dangerously close to her throat. Blood sprays the area as the wolf shakes violently, the teeth rending flesh, tendor and grinding across bone. [Wolf hit AC 19 dmg 2].
Skalti is directly before the wolf. Garret is next to the wolf. 20' behind Garret and slightly right is Nauth. Shot partially blocked by Garret. Move action circling right will clear him to directly behind the wolf, 20' distance. Frigg is diagnonally between Skalti and Garret and Prone. Aiden is in that spot as well, Stabalizied. Bohdi is to the wolf's right 20 back with a clear shot.
Skalti (AC 13 HP 6/6) d20+3=14 d8=4 d8+2=3 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 5:21:31 PM
Skalti manuvered to the wolf and as he sees Aiden go down he lets out a fierce cry then swings at the large predator.
"Turn to me beast! Leave him alone!" Skalti cries.
Attack 14 Dmg 4
OOC: I forgot to add the +2 strength to the first roll that is why I rolled the second.
Nauthiz'Ull (AC13 HP10/10) d20+5=23 d8+1=9 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 6:57:43 PM
Nauth watches in horror as the beast rips apart Aiden and now his sister. Trying to remain calm in a deadly situation, Nauth finds himself gritting his teeth to the point that his teeth are about to shatter. "FRIGSA!!!!" Nauth draws another arrow from his quickly depleating quiver and with a liquid motion nochs and releases this shaft as true as he is capable fo at the time. Why didn't I grab my sword. Ull'Heimdall, your lessons on preparation fell on my dumb, deaf ears and your daughter's life may be taken because of my ignorance. I am sorry!" "You damned wolf! I am sending you to your death! Your corpse will freeze then rot then freeze again! May your bloated corpse be the feast for vermin of contagion!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ swings another 5' for his open shot Attack-23 (19 into combat) Damage-9
Garrett Jax (AC: 18, HP: 10/10) d20+5=14 d8+4=5 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 8:06:28 PM
"Hold on Frigg'Isa, I'm trying to drop this beast as fast as I can."
Garrett Swings once again.
Attack: 14 Damage: 5
Bohdi Nackle (AC 14, hp 7/7) and Squork (AC 15, hp 3/3) d20=3 d20+4=11 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 8:22:51 AM
At the same moment that Bohdi saw his last bolt strike home, he saw Frigg'Isa fall. A tumult of worries paralyzed him. Were they all going to die out here? he wondered. Was this how it would end for him, in blood and snow on some desolate hillside? Worry quickly turned to despair.
It was Squork that shook him from his reverie. "Save woman!" the raven cried hoarsely, and dove from its position above the wolf's head in a pecking and fluttering attempt to distract the wolf from Frigg'Isa. (Aid Another attempt for +2 to Frigg'Isa's AC = 3, fails.) It wasn't enough, however; the wolf's focused gaze registered no concern with the corvid's ineffectual attempts.
Now they were all at risk--Frigg, Skalti, Garrett ... and Squork! Grimly, Bohdi shook his head and reloaded his crossbow. He could only hope to aid his companions with another shot.
Still in the clear, Bohdi leveled, aimed ... and slipped, his bolt sailing high and to the right. (Attack 11) "Nyarrrgh!" he wailed in frustration.
Ammunition: 5/10 bolts remaining.
Spells: Level 0: Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Light Gnome abilities: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation (cast), Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Feather Fall, Color Spray (cast)
Frigg'Isa (Prone AC 9 HP 1/6) d20-3=14 d4+1=5 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 1:10:29 PM
Frigg'Isa feels the terrible teeth of the wolf rip into her shoulder and pull her down where it takes another bite at her. Friga moves just enough and the wolf misses her throat by a hair.
A brief thought goes through her head, Well, at least Aiden will make it. But, who's going to patch me up?
Knowing that moving at all will just draw the wolf's jaws at her again, the girl decides not to go down without a fight. Taking a good grip on her Spirit Dagger, Frigg'Isa slices alomg the belly of the beast (hit 14, dmg 5)in a last ditch effort to save herself and Aiden.
Justin Webber (DM) Rumble in the Snow ending Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 9:46:54 PM
Skalti yells at the wolf as he strikes it with his weapon, hoping that the wolf will turn it's attention away from Aiden who was laying bleeding. The wolf growls loudly as it takes the blow.
Nauthiz'Ull fires an arrow and it sinks deep into the wolf. The blow making the wolf fall back some and then fall heavily in the snow as it's eyes slowly begin to glaze over.
Everyone can sigh a breath of relief now as the battle finally ended, all though the weather ouside is still snowing and ice pellets are falling. Aiden's wound is covered and badnaged at the moment so he is doing abit better.
Frigg'issa can still feel the sting of the wolf's bite, the hot breath and all though the battle is over can probably just imagine how close she was to loosing her life in the wilderness this night.
The wolf pups huddle against Frigg'issa also as they seek shelter and shake in fear from all the ruckus that they don't really understand.
Garrett Jax d20+7=17 d20+7=18 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 8:18:20 AM
Garrett moves quickly to Frigg'Isa's side and begins to clean and bind her wound(heal check of 17).
"Let's get frigg'Isa and Aiden back inside as soon as I tend to her wounds. It also appears we are going to be here for a day or two, so we will need to get some meat from the wolves to help supplement our rations for a couple days while we heal. We should also get the wolves moved a little ways away from the cave lest they draw other predators."
Assuming Nauthiz'Ull runs to Frigg'Isa's side upon his action, Garrett will then move over to Aiden and check upon his condition (heal check of 18). If he appears to be doing relatively well, Garrett will pick him up and carry him into the cave.
Bohdi Nackle Thursday February 3rd, 2005 9:09:40 AM
Bohdi breathed a sigh of relief as the last wolf fell. He replaced his loaded crossbow bolt in its case with its dwindling band of brothers (ooc: 6 bolts remain by my count, I'll assume both misses and hits are unsalvageable or irretrievable).
He walked slowly forward as he watched Garrett and Nauthiz'Ull tend to their fallen comrades. "The wolves were dragging something...." he recalled absently. He began scanning the area for signs of what the wolves might have had with them--a fresh kill could mean more food for the hapless companions--and reported to the others on anything he found. (Take 20 on Search, nets 24.) As Bohdi searched, Squork circled back to the gnome and huddled into his furs for warmth. "Well done, bird," Bohdi patted the bird's head. The raven's black eyes registered the compliment silently.
After completing his search, Bohdi made certain that all of the wolves--both deceased and living pups--were appropriately tended to before returning to the den. Passing Garrett as the priest tended to the wounded, Bohdi observed, "They could probably stand to use those healing potions we got. I don't much favor the idea of staying here for days while they heal on their own, do you?"
(Should Garrett revive Aiden, Bohdi would present the tall ranger with the crossbow bolt that had found him instead of a wolf with a sheepish grin. "Sorry," he smiled.)
A stray, idle thought passed through Bohdi's mind. Pursing his lips, he traced a rune in the air and declared, "Presto ensorcelsior revelorum!" (Cast: Detect Magic) A glowing yellow rune appeared before Bohdi's eyes, and he reached out to grasp it. Peering through the rune like a pair of spectacles, Bohdi passed over the bodies of the wolves, living and deceased, as well as the interior of the den, just to satisfy himself that there were no stray enchantments in the area to snare the unwary.
After his magical pass of the surroundings, Bohdi wearily eyed his warm and inviting bedroll. He stopped just long enough to uncork his bottle of ice wine. "Drink, anyone?" he tendered half-heartedly to the rest of the group, before drawing a long slug for himself. Then, exhausted mentally and physically, Bohdi collapsed into the woolen folds of his bedroll and quickly fell into a deep slumber.
Skalti Thursday February 3rd, 2005 5:14:56 PM
Skalti assist Garrett in getting the wounded into the cave and skinning/disposing of the wolves and whatever they where dragging.
After checking on Yodel and ensuring everyone is okay and as comfortable as possible Skalti takes post at the entrance of the cave to stand watch.
"I will take this turn guys. Try and get some rest."
Frigg'Isa d8=5 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 8:31:33 PM
Frigg'Isa's unnecessary dagger attack sends her reeling to the snow from the force and her weakness. Laying there, she breathes hard and fast. She tries to slow her breathing down and calm herself, but she begins to understand just how close she came to dying. She also knows that she would probably do the same again.
As her companions tend to her wounds, she lays there quietly going over everything that has happened the past few days. Frigg'Isa closes her eyes and grunts with pain as she stands up and walks with help back into the den.
Upon reaching her sleeping area that is in disarry from her hurried attempts at packing, she finds her belt pouch and takes out the healing potion she received from the odd halfling they met.
"Bohdi's right Garrett," the witch's voice is soft and a bit scratchy. "We need to keep moving."
Friga looks over where Aiden is laying. "He will definitely need a healing draught. It might be wisest to let him sleep his deep sleep first though and let him drink it in the morning."
The tall young soon-to-be woman leans up against the wall of the den and looks at the vial in her hands. Making up her mind, she takes the lid off and quickly drinks it down (Healed for 5 points). Breathing deeply and slowly, Frigg'Isa closes her eyes and lets the potion work upon her wolf torn body.
Justin Webber (CO-DM) Cave Again Thursday February 3rd, 2005 10:34:59 PM
The group slowly makes there way back to the cave. Garret and Skalti dragging Aiden to the cave where he is left to heal up hopefully.
Bohdi finds that the wolves were dragging a large elk from the looks of it's body. Bohdi's searching of the wolves and such finds no magic on them of any type of even in the cave.
Some of the meat from the elk and wolves are harvested to help supply the group with food and the remains is otherwise taken care of as to save the group from possible new predators coming to check out the area.
The night is slowly fading outside as the group rests and takes watches. Allowing the wounded to heal up and some to get more sleep. Throughout some of the morning the storming outside doesn't let up but finally by close to noon it does which gives the group a chance to move on if they wish.
Garrett Jax Friday February 4th, 2005 8:09:56 AM
After Skalti offers to take the watch, Garrett casts his final cure minor wounds spell on Aiden, healing him 1 hp.
Garrett then turns to Frigg'Isa and Bohdi "I don't really see the need to immediately rush out with anyone injured. We have shelter, fresh meat, and wood. There is nothing to rush us off before everyone is ready. I am ok either with going or staying, it's up to you and Aiden who are wounded. I healed Aiden of a minor amount of damage, it's the only spell I had left. I personally wouldn't want to use up his potion on him without his consent unless absolutely necessary. We have the shelter here that if we waited until the next day, I could heal you both up without having spells to protect from the cold.
Garrett will then finish getting some sleep so as to be able to pray for spells in the morning.
Garrett prays for the following spells in the morning.
0 Level: Create water, Light, Purify food/drink
1st level: Enlarge person(d), endure elements, endure elements
Bohdi Nackle Friday February 4th, 2005 9:19:19 AM
In the morning, Bohdi woke with his typical cheerfulness. "Go 'way," he mumbled from his blankets. He tossed and turned in a vain attempt to recapture slumber, until, with a long moan, he lifted himself upright. Scratching his sides and smacking his lips, Bohdi's eyes blinked heavily.
"Strangest dream," he said. "I dreamt that we were attacked by wolves, and that we were stuck in a cave in a snowstorm, and--AAAAAHHH!" Bohdi screamed and his eyes flew fully open as he saw the two wolf pups frolicking in the blankets that lay sprawled across the den floor. Squork seemed to be keeping a particularly wary eye on them, too. Bohdi composed himself, and then shook his head. "Bloody hell," he muttered.
Bohdi strolled over to where Aiden still lay. "How's he coming along?" he asked, giving the ranger a long look. "I wish I could help. My spells aren't much use for broken bones, I'm afraid. What do you think, Garrett? Do you think you can get him back on his feet, potion or otherwise? I really think we ought to keep moving, if we can."
After examining his fallen comrade, Bohdi repacked his gear and pulled out his spellbook. As was his wont, he offered to the others for suggestions on the spells that he might prepare for the day.
ooc: Here's Bohdi's tentative spell list for the day; he does welcome suggestions. Recall that Bohdi has access to all level 0 wizard spells except enchantment and necromancy; in place of any of the level 1 spells listed, Bohdi could alternatively prepare Mage Armor, Feather Fall, Identify (requires 100 gp pearl), or Unseen Servant. He could also double-up on spells--for instance, Endure Elements or Color Spray--if the group thinks it useful.
Nauthiz'Ull d20+1=5 Friday February 4th, 2005 10:03:58 AM
Watching the wolf drop, Nauth lets a quick smirk smear his face. Then he stares at his sister and Aiden and is frozen in place. He stands there, staring silently at what happened and how close his loved one and friend were to death. A panic flicks his eyes for a moment and then he tries to regain his composure, but fails and begins crying, to everyone else, there is no apparent reason for his tears. Ull'Heimdall, thank you for your guiding hand and your blessing of my bow this eve. You are supperior and all I ask is that you watch over me dear father, and watch over your sister as well. Nauth sees everyone helping the wounded and he finaly snaps back to reality. Silently and slowly he crunches through the trampled snow and tries retrieving his arrows from the carcasses. When he returns to the cave and shakes the snow from his furs, he settles down sobberly and gathers the pups, trying to get them into a calm and relaxed state. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wild Empathy-5
Aiden Friday February 4th, 2005 8:35:53 PM
Aiden, sorely and as a result, slowly, leans forward as the pain shot down his leg. Biting down on his lip (to the point that the chapped lips were now bleeding), he refused to yelp in pain like some baby. Bohdi's scream had woken him with a start.
He definitely bore a frown, as he looked over towards the others. His weight lay on his arms as Aiden was still leaning back a bit. His eyes surveyed the others, and eventually fell upon Frigga. His hands crunched into the snow as he saw that she, too, had been obviously injured.
Aiden couldn't maintain his gaze at Frigga...and if she met his, he lowered his eyes in embarrassment. The gruff Aiden was not the best at hiding emotions, including a wounded pride and shame. He then leaned back in silence as Aiden well knew that rest would be the only way for him to recover, and not be an even bigger burden to the group.
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Justin Webber (CO-DM) Come Morning Friday February 4th, 2005 11:12:15 PM
The night passes with nothing showing up again. Come morning most of everyone is probably wokeup or might of been awake but Bohdi most deffinetly woke up everyone who wasn't sleeping still.
Aiden is awake also come morning but is still hurting pretty bad. His wounds are healing slowly but mainly naturally other then the cure minor wounds that Garret pumps into him.
Now the question comes, should the group move on, stay and let people heal up more or what. From the looks the group could hold up in the cave for a couple days with little problems other the scouting out more wood and such for a fire. Otherwise they are looking at using a healing potion on Aiden to get him in shape for moving again.
Frigg'Isa Monday February 7th, 2005 12:00:53 AM
Come morning, Frigg'Isa looks at herself, Aiden, and the rest of the group with a critical eye.
"Well, Aiden, drink up that potion that silly looking halfling gave you. We haven't got time to sit around and wait for you to heal naturally. We only have six days for our trial."
Saying her piece, the girl moves over to her area and double checks her heavy pack before shouldering it.
"I'm going to wait for you fellows outside."
Friga moves to the opening of the den and looks outside. Before moving out into the sunlight, she mutters to herself and makes a quick motion with her hand. (Cast Endure Elements on self)
Bohdi Nackle Monday February 7th, 2005 12:18:48 PM
Bohdi closed his leather-bound tome with a resounding thud and placed it back in his pack. "Caelo orientis portentionis. Well, that's that," he announced as the now-familiar bluish flame surrounded him and Squork before subsiding. (Cast Endure Elements) Brushing off the dust of the den from his furs, Bohdi stood and slung his pack and other gear onto his shoulders. He looked at the others.
"Well, shall we get going? The sooner that we find this bloody flower ... the sooner we can leave."
ooc: Spell list, unless there is an objection:
Level 0: Detect Magic (x2), Flare Gnome abilities: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Speak with Burrowing Mammals Level 1: Endure Elements (cast), Color Spray, Silent Image
Nauthiz'Ull Monday February 7th, 2005 12:23:59 PM
After stretching a bit to get the blood flowing, Nauth quickly gets up, seeing an opportunity to talk to his sister alone. Wrapping himself up tightly in his furs he shuffles his way outside.
To Frigg'Isa: Highlight to display spoiler: {Nauth crunches his way through the snow to Frigg'isa and puts his arms tightly around her. "Heya kiddo, how you feeling? I gotta tell you sis, you gave me quite the scare. My dreams last night were haunted by what could have happened. I failed you yesterday and I almost lost you because of it."}
Nauth quickly wipes away a rogue tear and the raises his voice a bit so the others can hear him. "The hours are wasting away and we still have a pretty little rose to get!"
Garrett Jax d20+7=27 Monday February 7th, 2005 2:07:08 PM
"OK, if everyone is ready, I guess we're going after the flower. How you holding up Aiden?"
Garrett will check Aidens wounds to make sure they are healing sufficiently well (heal check of 27). While checking them and changing the bandages, Garrett will innocently mention "You know Aiden, next time we go into battle you might want to try fighting with a sword instead of a puppy. Just a thought" Garrett smiles at him and starts to chuckle a little "You ready to go?"
Garrett will then cast endure elements upon himself and then ask "who wants my last endure elements? Aiden? Skalti?
Skalti d20+3=21 Monday February 7th, 2005 6:06:06 PM
Standing and stretching first, Skalti begins to shrug on his gear and readies himself to leave. Thinking to himself for a second.....What have I heard about Kelda-Sigr, Springs Victory, or the domain of Celsiun? There must have been something (Bardic Knowledge = 21)...
"Good morning guys and gal!"
"Hiya Yodel," Skalt says rubbing the tired, cold, little animal down and preparing him for renewing their journey.
Justin Webber (CO-DM) Morning Monday February 7th, 2005 8:13:56 PM
(OOC:Sorry for not holding up for those who haven't posted.)
Morning comes and people prepare to move on. Main thing waited on now is rather Aiden drinks his potion or not so he is ready to move on.
The two pups though are little rascals this morning though as one has latched on to Nauthiz'Ull's pant leg and holds on, wagging it's tail playfully and even a small growl comes.
The second wolf pup moves over by the entrance and seem to watch everyone with sad wolk pup eyes and lets a small whimper/howl as it watches everyone.
Aiden Monday February 7th, 2005 10:08:18 PM
Aiden, seeing how the others wanted to get moving, pulled out the potion that the strange creature had bequeathed upon him. Eyeing the label, he pulled the stopper and took a few careful sniffs. Tilting it slightly, he dipped his pinky into the mixture, and then sniffed it, and if nothing 'strange' takes a small taste. Again, if there doesn't appear to be any bad effects, he takes a drink of the potion.
He looked over at Garrett, "I was hoping that the wolves would have taken the pups back. But they had man scent on them." He could only shake his head at his own stupidity. "Now we are slowed up by my foolishness." Pushing himself upwards, he gathers his equipment and prepares himself for travel. "But I shall delay us no longer..."
His eyes seemed to soften as he heard the wolf pup howl. Slowly his eyes close, and with a sigh, he reopens them.
"Let us go..." he says grimly.
Nauthiz'Ull Tuesday February 8th, 2005 9:21:42 AM
Nauth finishes talking to his sister and begins chuckling as the wolf pup attacks his leg. "Ah you curious little thing!" Dropping to his knees, Nauth proceeds to wrestle with the pup, continualy knocking it down and grabbing its muzzle. "This little one sure is something." The dark-skinned boyt hen stands again, brushing the ever present snow off of his mottled grey furs and blows some warms into his fists. After a moment of gathering his things, the gangly boy begins walking around the area, looking for any sign that nature may show to him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Handle Animal- Survival- Survival- Know:Geography-
Bohdi Nackle Tuesday February 8th, 2005 3:36:42 PM
Bohdi was his usual pleasant self as the group set off to continue their quest. Despite his magical protection, he grumbled and shivered at the cold and frequently stamped his feet and hugged his arms about himself for warmth. He plodded along in the tracks of the person in front of him, disinterested in conversation, watching the change in terrain, and hoping against hope, often aloud, that they would soon "find this blasted flower and be done with all of this nonsense."
There was much more of the same.
Aiden d8=8 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 4:15:36 PM
Aiden then walks over to the howling puppy, and picks it up by the scruff of the neck. With a heavily callused hand, he scratched the wolf under the neck and chin.
Taking a piece of the wolf's kill from the previous night (what hadn't been cut and prepped by the others), he clenched and unclenched the meat, trying to soften it slightly (since it probably got a little harder from the cold), and gave it to the pup.
"Time for us to go Ásúlfr" he said grimly to the pup. Even quieter, "You shall be strong small one..." His hand cradled the wolf pup, as he gave another scratch, and looked at the others for them to start the journey.
<-rolled 8+1 = 9 for cure potion.
Skalti Tuesday February 8th, 2005 5:15:39 PM
Skalti takes one more look into the small cave and makes sure everything is in order with Yodel.
"Well looks like we are ready to get moving....ummm which way?"
Frigg'Isa d20+9=11 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 9:21:57 PM
Frigg'Isa leans against her brother for a minute before straightening herself up. As she waits for the others, she takes a good look at the sky and surroundings to get an idea of what the weather might do (Survival 11).
As she watches her brother with the pup a thought crosses her mind and when the others arrive she voices it out loud.
"Are we taking the pups with us?"
Garrett Jax Tuesday February 8th, 2005 9:25:02 PM
Garrett's waits to begin pressing forward.
Justin Webber (DM) Moving Along and Wolf Pups Tuesday February 8th, 2005 11:32:07 PM
The group is prepared to leave and Aiden takes one of the pups since it will not make it on it's own and since the group has killed the other wolves that was taking care of them.
As the group moves out the pup who was enjoying being played with by Nauth bounds behind him in the deep snow. The wolf pup has some problems but does it's best to keep up with the young man.
As the group travels Issa and Nauth are sure that it will be clear for most of the day. The wind however howls off and on. The sun that hangs in the sky allows for the travel to be decent since it is only slightly frigid this day.
The wolf pup trying to follow Nauth after a short distance is whimpering and even limping some from the cold inless he is picked up by Nauth since he kind of growls at everyone else except Issa who the pup odviously seems to know is Nauth's sister.
In the distance Nauth can see a very large hill the looks like it could qualify as a small mountain.
(OOC:Those with no spells to help them from the cold need to do a Fort check DC12 since the cold is not as bad this day failure only means at the moment that your limbs have become slightly numb reducing your Dex by 2.)
Bohdi Nackle Wednesday February 9th, 2005 1:44:16 PM
Bohdi was happy to share, with anyone within earshot, the regular status update of the blisters on his toes, the chafing on his shoulders, and the aching of his lower back. The cold might be less this day, but those close to the gnome might notice that their ears feel mysteriously in need of greater insulation as the day wears on.
Squork stays positioned on Bohdi's shoulder ... the one on the far side of the over-eager wolf pups. His feathers appear particularly ruffled today--oh, perhaps it's something about the added presence of natural predators that's got him unsettled.
Aiden Wednesday February 9th, 2005 7:36:01 PM
Aiden walked with the others, though if the pup that was following Nauthiz continued to falter, he would stop and pick him (her?) up as well. Having shifted somethings in his backback (including making sure that his stored food was no where in the pack (as well as any other nibbly type items for pups)), he plopped the pup in, at least for part of the walk. Aiden well knew that the wolf pup shouldn't become fully dependent on himself for the entire walk, but, things were too cold for the young critter.
At least at the moment....
Frigg'Isa Wednesday February 9th, 2005 7:47:31 PM
Frigg'Isa trudges along with the others, her eyes either watching her feet or looking ahead. After listening to Bohdi for a while, she is able to tune out his rattling complaints.
She does her best to ignore the wolf pup bounding after Nauthiz'Ull, but finds she can't really do so. Her eyes keep drifting back over toward the fuzzy bundle and a smile will occasionally drift over her lips.
Nauthiz'Ull d20+13=27 d20+5=17 d20+5=11 d20+7=13 Wednesday February 9th, 2005 9:24:40 PM
After a bit of trudging and chuckling to himself about his poor wunjo and his tender feet, Nauth stops and scoops the little ball of fur up and out of the snow. "This little one won't give up will he sis? The little thing is pretty tough!" The gangly, dark-skinned boy slips the wolf pup into a deep pocket of his fur coat and gets his head to stick out for the journey. "We are coming upon much larger land masses ahead. Must be getting close to the mountains. I hope that we are able to traverse them if need be. Hey sis! Remember the stories father told us of the monsters that live in the mountains?!" ~~~~~~~~~~ Fort-27 (fort 4 + 5 for clothes + 4 for survival) Know:Geo-17 (remembering the location of Asulfr) Know:Geo-11 (best way to traverse mountains if need be) Survival-13 (Help keep pup warm)
Justin Webber (DM) Very Large Hills Ho! Wednesday February 9th, 2005 11:58:45 PM
(OOC:Drew, just a small comment buddy. If you sent out the ADM report please remember to email it to Jerry, Jan and Al please. Al said something about not getting a report do this week.)
As the group approaches the large small mountain sized hills the group notices and realizes that the large area is exactly that, just over sized hills. It will take some time to climb over them.
Nauth can swear he remembers something mentioned about the flower you all are seeking should be in this area and with maybe a horrid thought they might be over that large hill. Nauth also is able to keep the pup warm enough also since it has furs of it's own to help with the coat Nauth wears.
Besides the constant complains of the little gnome the group has made it to the foot of the hills without problem. It is around noon also so there is still quite abit of time in the day all and all. The pups seem to be having fun with their now adopted family.
Looking over the hills (without a spot check) you can see they are fairly steep and will take some climbing for sure to get up. The snow and ice clinging to them will make the climb abit nasty but one you all will have to endure if the flower is truely up there.
Frigg'Isa d20+3=20 d20+3=17 d20+9=10 Thursday February 10th, 2005 3:02:41 PM
Frigg'Isa stares at the hills in front of her and tries to spy out a route over or through them (Spot 20 Survival 10, nat 1). The tall brunette plays with her braid as she walks and thinks of the Flower they are to find (Know Ice Vein 17).
Never one to talk much, she sticks close to her brother and leaves the others to themselves.
(OOC: I will not be able to post Friday and maybe Monday. Drew, you have Friga's character sheet. Any way you would post for her for me?)
Bohdi Nackle and Squork d20+5=18 d20+8=25 Thursday February 10th, 2005 3:33:44 PM
Bohdi offered his brilliant summary as he regarded the hills before them: "Waauuuuugh..."
Already eager to put distance between himself and the wolf pups, Squork uncharacteristically piped up. "Squork go look," the bird cawed. With a steady flap of heavy wings, the raven lifted up into the air and began scouting the terrain ahead of the group. From time to time, he would circle down and provide a report. When the bird began to get cold, however, it nestled back down in Bohdi's furs and stayed there until it felt sufficiently warm enough to leave again.
ooc: Spot for Squork = 18. He's checking the terrain, watching for ice falls or impediments to the party's path of travel. The hope would be that the party would gain information about easier paths and avoidable hazards before they encounter them. This assumes that Squork can fly up and ahead, and therefore get a better view of what the party may confront, as they begin to mount the hills. If the visibility conditions don't cooperate, he'll just return.
We all know that Squork sacrifices his Endure Elements protection by doing this, but that he also has some natural ability to withstand the cold. The idea is for him to go out intermittently and return--say, an hour out, an hour in, and so on. At any point that the cold begins to affect him, he'll stay in for good. Because he's going out, I'll roll his first cold check here--FORT +3, natural resistance +5, 1d20 +8 = 25.)
Garrett Thursday February 10th, 2005 4:18:28 PM
"Wonderful. Anybody have any rock climbing experience?" Says Garrett with an unhappy expression on his face.
Ice spikes Thursday February 10th, 2005 9:48:47 PM
Squork makes several airial flights and reports back the way is relatively clear. To the near west and about three hours before the group reaches the crags are a collection of 20 some odd spires of ice. Each around 6-8 feet in height. Squork believes that the group will reach them as the evening falls.
The climb would have to wait til tomorrow unless the group pushes deep into the evening.
Under a deepening grey sky, the party moves on. The weather is a bit warmer today, [above 0 no need for saves] but a updraft wind lifts the loose snow and sends it stinging into your eyes and face every now and again.
The flower grows in the high fields of Búrfell and is supposedly the only flower that can grow on the slopes of the great mountain.
Nauthiz'Ull d20+8=11 d20+8=26 d20+7=8 d20+5=20 d20+5=14 Thursday February 10th, 2005 11:09:05 PM
Trying to maintain some sense of time and everyone's condition, Nauth stays out front a bit and keeps a sharp eye open for anythign that may resemble danger or aid. Spying the ice spikes, Nauth tries to recall what they are and what use they me of to the group. Occassionaly he will elt the pup out to run around a leap through the snow. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot-11 Listen-26 Survival-8 Know:Nature-20 Know:Geo-14
Aiden Thursday February 10th, 2005 11:31:10 PM
Aiden raised his large hand to shield his eyes from the glare of the snow and eyes. He gave a flat, "Yes...I have" when Garrett inquired about rock climbing.
He then shifted slightly as the little bundle on his back was having fun shuffling around and trying to nip through the bag. "No...Ásúlfr..." he said, tapping the bottom of the bag (where the rump is supposed to be sitting). "We shall rest and then you shall have some time to stretch your legs. You will need to learn hunt as well small one..."
Skalti Thursday February 10th, 2005 11:42:51 PM
Looking at the darking sky and large hills in front of the group "You think we should start looking for a place to camp? I don't think Yodel can make the climb so we need to find a spot he can stay at for tomorrow when we are climbing."
OOC: I will be out of town snowboarding this weekend so no post from Skalti until Sunday.
Frigg'Isa (subDrew) d20+1=13 d20+9=14 Friday February 11th, 2005 8:55:40 AM
Frigg'Isa continues along through the snow. Looking around at the others of the group she realizes that the weather sure does improve the mood of the lot. For no good reason, Frigsa runs up to her brother hugs him and kisees him on the cheek! "You know old one, I am glad you are out here with me. These ice things are kinda creepy. Any ideas to what they may be?" Frigsa lets her handsome brother inspect a bit and slowly backs up away from him. When Nauth is about 15-20' away she launches a snowball at his back (dexterity-13). She then looks around with innocent puppy-pup eyes and tries to figure out the weather (Survival-14).
Garrett Friday February 11th, 2005 9:58:28 AM
"we may wish to try and camp in the area down here if we can find shelter. Unless one of you know what those ice spikes are, I don't think it is wise to camp near them."
Responding to Aiden, "Very good, that is definitely a benefit. Everyone trying to guess how to best navigate and climb those steep slopes could be deadly."
Bohdi Nackle d20+4=15 d20+8=17 Friday February 11th, 2005 11:28:24 AM
Bohdi patted Squork on the head and fed him some gobbets of elk meat. "Ice spikes, eh?" he wondered aloud, and he drummed his fingers along his lower lip. Even the bookish Bohdi seemed to have a spark of memory regarding these structures. "Ice spikes ... I feel like I should know what those are."
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