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Satyrs Just Wanna Have Fun

DM Bob & Carla
Friday July 8th, 2005 7:53:28 AM
The 'Swords' stow their gear and ready to break camp. Villemus and Arminus scout the area around the camp, looking for tracks and other sign. Both the elf and drow in disguise find medium sized tracks of cloven hoofed animals. Villemus thinks he sees a dark furry shape slip through the undergrowth further out from the campsite. Harvest Moon also sees soemthing moving through the trees. She is sure she heard something as well, a rustling of leaves perhaps?

She strains her ears even harder to get a location on the noise when she is shocked to hear a lilting voice cut through the still air"Give us the Woman!". An arrow slices through the air and strikes a tree near the spring. The arrow is 20 feet or more above the ground. "Yes, Give us the woman!!" a second voice calls out from the other side of the clearing, "and all your money!"

Harvest (AC22, HP 34/34) d20+13=16 d20+13=22
Friday July 8th, 2005 8:38:54 AM
Danger from within the veil of beauty and abundance. It cannot help but touch on the soul of the brown girl, even as she readies herself for possible violence.

"You wish me?" she calls out into the green. "You wish money? If you have need, I will be happy to give you money."

From her havesack, she draws a wand. Speaking the trigger word, she coats herself in mystic armor.

"Please come out." Harvest strains to pick out the figures in the leafy forest. "Please talk to us. Tell us of your need. We may be of aide to you."

"Ashalan Lathanyel," Harvest whispers, "please come here."

Rolls
Spot 16
Listen 22

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl. (Travel)
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Ashalan (AC 18, HP 22) d20+4=17 d20+4=18
Friday July 8th, 2005 9:40:29 AM
Just opening his eyes from his meditation, Ash stirs when he hears Harvest seemingly address the forest around them. But she has his full attention when she whispers his name.

Confused as to why the small monk is pulling the wand from her pouch, but not waiting to find out, Ash hurries to her side.

"What is it? Is there something out there? Should we ready ourselves?" (Spot 17, Listen 18)

Harvest (AC22, HP 34/34) - 2nd Illegal Post
Friday July 8th, 2005 9:58:22 AM
Harvest Moon points at the arrow in the tree up above. Her eyes continue to move over the foliage as she speaks in a whisper.

"If we are forced to violence," she says to the follower of Alemi, "I can confer greater protection upon you with a spell. Please stand ready."

Any (20 AC, 20/20 HP)
Friday July 8th, 2005 11:54:38 AM
Any hears Harvest speak, and sees the arrow in the tree above her head. He quickly draws his bow from the quiver on Moon Shadow, his horse, and knocks an arrow. He then steps, putting a tree between himself and the direction from which the arrow came.

He whispers towards Harvest, pointing at her, Arminus, Lorth, and Bralin, saying, "Did you see anyone? What is the danger?"

Message: Level 0
One standard action
Duration: 40 min
Range: 140 ft
Target: 4 other people( Harvest, Arminus, Lorth, Bralin)

Villemus (AC14, HP 26/26)
Friday July 8th, 2005 12:34:42 PM
Speaking in fluent Sylvan, Villemus called out to their hidden ambushers, "Do I have the honor of addressing the members of the Sacred Circle of Culverwood? Only a satyr would love a gal more than gold."

The disguised human smiled slightly before continuing, "We are envoys from the Pitchfork Council seeking the green mage of Culverwood, Grynntymm Deeproot."

Villemus strided forward and showed his empty hands. "Do we have a truce?"

Arminas (AC 21, HP 25/25) d20+16=32 d20+10=22 d20+11=13 d20+8=26
Friday July 8th, 2005 7:09:30 PM
Arminas immediately recognizes the call of the woodland creatures.

Most likely this will not come to violence, as they love mischief. Unless of course we do something stupid.

Wanting to be prepared to help, Arminas tries to meld into the forest, moving towards where the second arrow came from. Looking and listening, he tries to get a better idea of the position of the satyr. He pulls a sleep arrow out of his quiver, just in case.

Rolls
Hide 32
Listen 22
Move silently 13
Spot 26

Bralin (ac 21)
Sunday July 10th, 2005 11:16:59 AM
Bralin shakes his head at Any's question. He has seen nothing.

The others seem to think this is not an attack. The dwarf wills himself to leave his axe at his side, and waits.

Lorth
Monday July 11th, 2005 8:16:17 AM
Lorth spins towards the shouting. Not understanding a word Villemus says, he says, "Friends, most likely there are two Satyrs hiding in the woods, plying their mischief. Andrath and I have met them last time we came this way. Offer them some wine and they may come out."

Lorth doesn't bother reading his weapons.

Harvest (AC22, HP 34/34) - 3rd Illegal Post
Monday July 11th, 2005 11:11:09 AM
... offer them something ...

They had demanded her.

Harvest Moon, her face reddens, but her eyes narrow and her mouth draws into a thin stubborn line.

"You want the woman!" the little monk calls out, her face growing dark with anger, even as she makes ready to administer the spell to Ashalan Lathanyel. "I am no stranger to sexual congress! But if it is a slave you wish, and not a willing partner, then come forth. And watch as I tear your manhood from between your rapist legs!"

Andrath
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 12:22:47 AM
Once again, out of his element in the forest, Andrath waits for this to play out.

AsstDM Greg d20+4=9 d20+15=32 d20+15=23 d20+15=27 d20+15=23
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 12:44:06 AM
The lilting voice calls out again from the forest, "A truce? A truce for what? We just want the woman; the woman and the gold! Her threats sound so tempting! We don't even want to keep the woman, we just want to borrow her for a little while! And not even all of her, just the important parts, like her pretty little lips, and her lovely legs, and her..." Suddenly a loud slap of flesh on flesh comes from the forest outside the clearing. A different voice calls out, "Enough about the woman, we want the gold! Lots and lots of gold!"

Arminas slinks towards the source of the arrow, which is also the source of the voices. He spots two vaguely humanoid shadows in the undergrowth. Unfortunately, he brushes up against a broken branch as he draws out his arrow, and the snap alerts the two shadowy figures. They each move some sort of object to their mouths, and a loud shrieking noise flows out from them. The group in the clearing can hear the shrieking music, but are unaffected. However, Arminas is inside the area of effect. [OOC: Arminas must make two separate Will saves vs. DC17, or flee in fear.]

Arminas (AC 21, HP 25/25) d20+4=6 d20+4=12
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 1:28:22 AM
Arminas creeps towards the sound of the voices. He is very near. Though they probably mean no harm, the threat to Harvest seems real enough. He will protect her. Silently he moves towards those who demand 'the woman'.

He draws an arrow, white as snow. Just then, a branch snaps as he pulls the arrow from his quiver. The two figures put something to their mouths and start to blow.

Arminas crashes through the forest and runs through the clearing past the Swords of Light. Not even slowing, he screams as he runs and is soon lost to sight. As he runs you hear:

"They will kill us all, give them the woman!

Rolls
Will save 6 and 12

Harvest (AC28, HP 34/34)
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 11:06:58 AM
"Be safe, Ashalan Lathanyel," Harvest whispers, and touches the wand to the Monk of Alemi. A magic sheath of force armor springs up around him.

Then, with her mouth set into a thin stubborn line of determination, the little brown girl marches out in the direction of the voices.

"Are you well, Arminas Calaelen?" she calls out as she moves through the tall vegetation.

Question
Are we in combat rounds yet? Pleae tell us when we are.

Rolls and Actions
Total Defense AC28

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl. (Travel)
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Ashalan (AC 22, HP 22/22) d20+3=11 d20+3=15 d20+4=17 d20+4=21
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 11:27:18 AM
Feeling a little more secure with the magical armor that Harvest has bestowed upon him, Ash removes his sling and a bullet from his pouch, and heads into the forest as well.

Using that awful noise as his guide, Ash tries to swing wide and circle around. Hopefully catching the tricksters unawares. (Hide: 11, Move Silent: 15)

His half-elven senses alert for any signs or sounds of movement in his direction. (Spot: 17, Listen 21) Ready to let the stone fly.

Any (20 AC, 20/20 HP) d20=15
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 12:24:11 PM
Any whispers towards Arminas, " Are you all right? Stop running before you are completely lost to us."

Any then decides to try a little general persuasion himself, and speaking in Sylvan towards the sound in the brush says loudly, "My friends I don't think you would like the results of a confrontation with this maid, or with her friends. Please stop your insults and taunts, and treat with us openly."(diplomacy 15+7 for 22)

Lorth d20+7=22
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 12:39:06 PM
Lorth attempts to stop Arminas as he runs by. "Friend, it will be ok, calm down.", he says as he tries to grab him.

(OOC: If I can reach him, grapple check: 22)
(Aura of courage: +4 saves vs fear everyone within 10 feet)

Villemus
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 1:18:04 PM
Villemus shifting his body slightly to hide his gesturing fingers from the voices, the disguised wizard turned and remove a illusionary bag of gold from his pack. Holding out his bag of gold, Villemus shouted loudly before throwing the bag of gold high up onto the tree, "You want it? Go get it!"

OoC
Cast silent image to create an illusionary bag of gold which ended up high up on a tree and nearly hidden by the leaves of the tree.

Bralin
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 8:45:09 PM
Stone faced, Bralin's head swivels to follow Arminas' path of retreat. When the elf disappears from view (or Lorth has successfully grabbed him) he swivels back to the section of wood where the elf's assailants are likely hiding.

Other than that, the dwarf doesn't move.

AsstDM Greg d100=93 d20+6=19 d20+5=13 d20+5=10
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 11:16:56 PM
Arminas runs from the screeching noise coming from the shadows. Lorth tries to grab him, and manages to intercept the runner. He grabs hold of Arminas, who quickly tries to fight his way clear, but is not successful, this round. [OOC: Grapple check for Arminas is 19, not enough to escape Lorth's grapple.]

As the members of the party cast various spells, and either head into the forest towards the source of the noise, or wait in the clearing, a voice calls out, "So, no woman, and only a measly bag of gold way up in our trees, is it? Well, we know how to make a woman happy, don't we? Let's dance!!"

The screeching noise quickly changes to a joyful lilt, and approaches the clearing. Everyone feels the pull of the music, as their feet start to shuffle and hop. [OOC: Everyone, including Arminas, needs to make two separate Will saves vs. DC 17, or join in the dance music that is approaching the clearing. If Arminas makes the saves, he is no longer fearful.]

Harvest and Ashalan, entering the forest and appraoching the music, are the first to see the source. They can both make out humnaoid shapes, with over-large curly horns growing out of the sides of their heads. The humanoid figures are gaily playing large reed-pipes, and dnacing their way towards the clearing.

Arminas (AC 21, HP 25/25) d20=12 d20=17 d20+9=21 d20+9=20 d8+4=8 d8+4=6
Tuesday July 12th, 2005 11:52:08 PM
Arminas is trembling beneath the grasp of Lorth.

Clearly the danger here is too great, why does he hold me instead of running?

As the pipes change their tune, Arminas struggles to get out of the grasp of the paladin.

"Lorth, let me go. I am now free to act."

Arminas rises and quickly fires a white sleep arrow at each of the creatures.

OOC: Not sure if I'm saving against fear or charm person, so included each scenario below.

I saved with either scenario.

Save vs/charm (+6= +4 plus +2 elf) 18 and 23
Save vs/fear (+8= +4 plus Lorth +4) 20 and 25

Attacks with sleep arrows
Hit AC 21 Nonlethal damage 8 (Will save DC 11 or fall asleep)
Hit AC 20 Nonlethal damage 6 (Will save DC 11 or fall asleep)

Harvest (AC22, HP 34/34) d20+11=23 d20+11=18 d20+6=16 d8+2=3
Wednesday July 13th, 2005 12:09:19 AM
The brown crest of hair that hangs over her forehead bobs as Harvest Moon walks with firm and dangerous footsteps across the forest floor. If there's plenty that the brown girl has, it's determination and will. The music makes little impression upon her.

Striding right up to the nearest of the capering pair, she aims for a sensitive spot, almost guaranteed to make one pause with the pain.

"Rapist!" she hisses, and punches the goat man in the nose.

Rolls and Actions
Will 23
Will 18
Hit AC16, Damage 3hp -Non Lethal (Stunning Fist. Fort DC17 or be Stunned for one round.)

Movement and Position
Speed 40

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl. (Travel)
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

Lorth d20+5=20 d20+5=24
Wednesday July 13th, 2005 9:07:59 AM
Lorth releases Arminas. He heres the music which sounds vaguely familiar, but doesn't react to it. It has been years since Lorth has actually danced.

Again Lorth waits, hoping that the Satyr's are nearing the end of their tricks.

Ashalan d20+8=12 d20+8=16
Wednesday July 13th, 2005 10:09:37 AM
Making his way through the thick brush toward the tricksome pair, Ash is pleased with his stealthiness, for it does not appear that the Satyr's are aware of his approach.

But what is that I hear? (Will Save: 12 and 16)

Like a memory of happier times, the music washes over him. Making his feet itch with the desire to leap and caper about.

"Heya! Come my friends let the music move you!"

Crashing through the undergrowth, Ash begins to leap and spin, clapping his hands to the Satyr's mystical beat.

Andrath d20+5=12 d20+5=16
Thursday July 14th, 2005 12:02:55 AM
Andrath is overcome by the music, and starts to hop and skip about. "Stop the music," he cries, as his arms and legs try to keep up to the beat of the magical panpipe song.

Any (Sub/Al) d20+5=18 d20+5=9
Thursday July 14th, 2005 12:10:05 AM
Any reaches for a song to counter the devilish pipes. He fights off the effects of one. But suddenly finds his foot tapping.

The bard's kicks and whirls as he dances a jig.

AsstDM Greg
Thursday July 14th, 2005 12:18:01 AM
The two barely recognizable satyrs enter the edge of the clearing, playing their wondrous pipes all the while. Barely recognizable because all of the features that make them satyrs are too-large and out of proportion. Their hooves and goat legs are almost twice the normal size, and the horns on the sides of their heads have grown into huge proportions, truly hunter trophies if they were found on wild sheep. Their fur is matted with twigs, leaves and dirt, and there is a wild look in both of their eyes.

They enter the clearing, only to run into the arrow from Arminas. [OOC: I only let you shoot one arrow, since I figure it is a move-equivalent to remove yourself from the now-compliant Lorth's grasp.] The arrow strikes true, but the sleep has no effect. [OOC: I figure that the sleep effect is similar to the sleep spell, in that it can only affect creatures up to 4 HD. Al, or anyone else with a more grounded answer, please let me know.]

Fully taken up by the dance, the satyr shrugs off the effects of the blunt arrow, and continues to play.

Harvest Moon moves across the clearing, and reaching up, tries to punch the other satyr full on the nose. Her swing just misses, as the satyr bobs his head to one side.

The wild-eyed satyrs continue to play and dance. [OOC: Those that have not posted need to attempt the saves as well. If you have saved, you are immune to these particular satyr pipes for the next 24 hours.]

Two of the party start to shuffle and hop to the music.

Villemus d20+6=19 d20+6=22 d20+6=9 d20+13=23 d20=1
Thursday July 14th, 2005 2:57:29 AM
Previous Round
Both his drowish blood and arcane training proved an effective defense against the enchantment of the satyrs as Villemus began yet another spell.

As soon as his spell was completed, the necromancer rushed the satyr.

OoC
Cast Grease at one of the satyr's pipe: Ref neg DC 15 or drop the pipe for 3 rounds.
Move towards the nearest satyr.

Rolls
Will sav: 19+2(elf bonus) = 21
Will sav: 22+2(elf bonus) = 24
Knowledge(nature) to see what is wrong with the satyrs: 9
Spellcraft to see what curse are they under: 23

Current Round
As Villemus reached the satyr, he attempt to grapple with the mutated fey but failed miserably.

Rolls
Grappled: nat 1 (failed)

Harvest (AC22, HP 34/34) d20+9=21 d20+10=16
Thursday July 14th, 2005 8:35:50 AM
The pipes.

The brown girl draws out her spiked chain, and sends one end flying toward the musical insturment in the goatman's hands. She strikes and then tumbles away.

Question
When you describe them as Large, do you mean as in Large Sized Creatures?

They are not large size, but parts of their anatomy are disproportionally large. They are still medium-sized creatures.

Rolls and Actions
Disarm 21
Tumble 16

Movement and Position
Speed 40

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl.
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

[Ooops. Sorry. Nix the Tumbling. That's too many actions. -Al]

Lorth
Thursday July 14th, 2005 8:40:17 AM
Lorth, unsure of what to do about these wild and crazed satyr's, looks them over. "My, you have changed since last we saw you. Seems you have grown quite a bit."

Ashalan (AC 22, HP 22/22) d20+8=23 d20+8=20 d20+5=10
Thursday July 14th, 2005 2:12:41 PM
Greg: Assuming we can make a Will save each round

(Will Save: 23, 20)
Ashalan comes to his senses in the middle of an airborne twirl, and stumbles to the ground.

Shaking off the effects of the mystical pipes, Ash hurtles himself at the nearest goat-man, trying to entangle himself in the beings arms, hopefully seperating pipes from lips. (Grapple Check {Melee Touch Attack}: 10) *ugh*)

If still under the effects of the pipes,

Ash continues his artistic display, rotating his hips and waving his arms above his head...

Bralin (ac 21, hp 52/52 d20+10=27 d20+10=27 d8=2
Thursday July 14th, 2005 10:07:46 PM
[Will saves 27 and 27]

Bralin still doesn't move. The dwarf finds the noise of the shrill pipes grate on his nerves.

Andrath calls for the noise to end, but the others are unwilling to use lethal force. Bralin considers.

He decides to give the creatures an opportunity to stop. His thick fingers weave an intricate pattern, and suddenly there is a tremendous cacophony erupting between the two figures.
[Sound Burst centered between the two centaurs. 2hp damage + Fort save DC 15 or be stunned one round].

Having loosed the spell, Bralin draws his axe.

"Cease playing," he commands.

Andrath
Friday July 15th, 2005 12:59:58 AM
Andrath continues to dance and shuffle. Sweat breaks out on his forehead as he tries to keep up with the wild beat.

AsstDM Greg d20+4=16 d20+4=16 d20+4=12 d20=13
Friday July 15th, 2005 1:15:27 AM
A few of the party dance, but most react with violence to the poor satyrs, who are only trying to have a little fun.

Sorry, Villemus. In combat, or pseudo-combat such as this is, you can't post a previous round's action(s), since it would mean that a bunch of other posts must be undone

Villemus tries to grapple with the the satyr not engaged with Harvest, but has no luck.

Harvest draws her chain, and pulls one set of pipes from the hands of the satyr.

Bralin casts a spell, and a blast of sound erupts between the two satyrs. The satyr facing Harvest appears unaffected, but the other satyr's eyes glaze over. [OOC: Harvest and Villemus need to make the same saves, or suffer the same effects. They both take 2 hp damage.]

Harvest (AC22, HP 32/34) d20+6=10
Friday July 15th, 2005 8:26:07 AM
One down.

"YOU! G - oh ... " The Wold rings with a hammerfist of sound, and Harvest Moon stands stunned and blinking. Her finger still points adamantly away, even in her state of immobility, insisting that the two satyrs leave.

Rolls and Actions
Fort 10 /Failed vs Soundburst (Stunned)

Movement and Position
Speed 40

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl.
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

Villemus (AC 14 , HP 24/26) d20+8=19 d20+4=17 d20+4=19
Friday July 15th, 2005 9:14:49 AM
Hardy for an elven kind, Villemus easily shrug off the effects of sonic blast from the dwarf and continued attempting to grapple with the satyr, while shouting for his friends, "Com'on, help me hold him down. Maybe we can find out what is the problem after we tie them up."

Rolls
Touch attack: AC17-4=13
Grapple check to hold if applicable: 19

Lorth
Friday July 15th, 2005 10:03:45 AM
Lorth makes no move to tie the satyrs down. "The greenmage wouldn't like you tying up his fellow forest creatures.", he says matter of factly.

Lorth takes no action, he wants to be rid of this nuisence, but knows that that the satyrs are beings of the forest. Using force against them would be unwise.

Arminas (AC 21, HP 25/25)
Friday July 15th, 2005 11:02:40 AM
Seeing that the Satyrs have not harmed anyone, and that he cannot put them to sleep Arminas decides to wait with Lorth and Bralin.

With a short whistle, Arminas calls Ewan down to him. The eagle perches on a branch above the Arminas' head. With a gesture, the eagle stands guard above the elf.

"Thanks for saving me from running with fear through the forest Lorth. I do not know what overcame me. Usually the Satyr's music does not influence me so."

Ashalan
Friday July 15th, 2005 4:12:56 PM
Snapping out of the geas as the Satyr's are either stunned or dis-piped, Ash surveys the situation.

Deciding that without their pipes the Satyrs are much less able to peform mischief, he scrambles over to take the pipes of the stunned one, and reaches for the pipes that Harvest had ripped out of the other creature's hands.

Bralin (ac 21, hp 52/52
Friday July 15th, 2005 5:25:27 PM
With the pipes now silenced, Bralin is feeling much better already, but still there is an annoying ringing in the dwarf's ears. He will wait on the others at this point, but will make his way closer to the grappling pair in case he is needed.

Any (Sub/Al) d20+7=9
Saturday July 16th, 2005 12:42:12 PM
It's such a catchy tune. How can you resist?

It's a bard's nature. Any smiles. Even after the obvious effects of the charm are past and gone, he'll try and capture the notes for his own music.

[If the music is still going: Will 9]

[Yikes. Sorry, forgot to post for Any. -Al]

AsstDM Greg
Tuesday July 19th, 2005 12:13:34 AM
[OOC: Sorry about missing the Sunday post. Very late return from son's baseball tournament.]

Villemus easily grapples the now-stunned satyr. The other satyr looks at the equally-stunned young lady monk, and a rather intense look of desire crosses his face. But only a momentary look, as he sees the rest of the party closely watching him. Resignedly, he reaches down to pick up his fallen pipes, and then says, "No singing, no dancing, no pretty young girls, no fun at all!"

The other satyr snaps out of his stunned condition, looks at Villemus holding him tightly, and says, "You were not my first choice for a dancing partner, but I guess you will have to do. I will lead, all right?" Then, with a mischevious smile, the satyr starts to loudly hum a tune, and grasp Villemus to dance around the clearing.

The other satyr says, "If you don't want to dance and sing and ... well, you know, then why did you come to visit us again? And did you bring any of that wine?"

[OOC: We are out of pseudo-combat. At least, the satyrs are not making any outward signs of aggression.]

Lorth
Tuesday July 19th, 2005 7:23:56 AM
Sadly Lorth did not remember wine, but he doesn't mention it. "It is good to see you again, friends.", he says, "Still up to your old chenanagans, I see. We have come back looking for the Greenmage, we have more business with him."

Harvest (AC22, HP 32/34)
Tuesday July 19th, 2005 10:44:56 AM
Her eyes blink as Harvest Moon shakes off the effects of the stunning blast of sound. Her face is compressed into a tight mask of stubborn defiance. The corners of her eyes loosen and lose their squint at the sight of the satyr dancing with the half drow.

Harmless drunks. Perhaps no more than that. Still ...

"Yes, and though we would wish your assistance in this," the small girl says straight upon the heels of Paladin Lorth's words, "I must insist that you swear an oath never to force you will upon women every again. Nor will you coerce another into unwanted sexual congress through magic or other means." The brown girl's lips again form a determined line. "You must understand that this is wrong, and it will not be tolerated."

"Do you swear?"

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl.
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

Villemus
Tuesday July 19th, 2005 1:43:05 PM
Still jingling with the satyr Villemus queried, "We are looking for the green mage? You seen him? By the way, why are you guys looking so weird?"

Ashalan
Tuesday July 19th, 2005 3:02:06 PM
Not real eager to hand the pipes back to these unpredictable creatures, Ash holds on to them for the time being. And waits for the others to determing what exactly is going on here.

Arminas (Sub Randall) d20+8=27
Tuesday July 19th, 2005 3:08:37 PM
Quickly shouldering his bow as the Satyr's show no other sign of agression, Arminas adresses the creatures as rightful denizens of his natural home.

"Forgive us our trespass into these your woods my friends, let us sit and speak of the going ons in the Culverwood. I am quite familliar with the magical nature of this place, but it appears to me that this magic has gone a tad crazy. And your appearance, forgive me for saying so, supports this idea. I would very much like to know what you know of this?" (Knowledge-Culverwood:27)

Bralin (ac 21, hp 52/52
Tuesday July 19th, 2005 7:48:13 PM
The dwarf stows his weapon to help put the saytrs at ease and then he simply stands, there were plenty of others more than happy to do the talking

Any (Sub/Al) d20+7=17 d20+3=18
Tuesday July 19th, 2005 9:28:40 PM
"Greetings," the bard smiles. "My name is Anthos Westar. Call me Any. I don't believe that we've met."

Any gestures expansively at their little camp. "Please. Come. Sit and talk a while. We may be a serious bunch at the moment. But we are on a serious mission. And, if you would, these are serious times."

"But seriousness is never an excuse for lack of hospitality. So please, join us. Fun comes around eventually, once the work is done, as they say. Yes?" (Diplomacy 17, Charisma 18)

AsstDM Greg
Wednesday July 20th, 2005 12:21:44 AM
Bombarded by questions, suggestions and demands, the two odd-looking satyrs smile, and the first one says, "Well met, Any. I am Thalpius and this is my brother Thadius. Feel free to keep the pipes as a souvenir of our meeting, we can make more as quick as a wink. And it is really too bad that you didn't bring any wine."

Thadius looks at the small human female, and says, "We will swear an oath ... an oath to fun and music and dancing! Will you swear an oath to have as much fun in your life as possible, and forget your uptight attitude?"

Thalpius adds, "Do you like our new look? It happened practically overnight. We are not sure where it came from, but it sure adds to our fun, don't you think?"

Then the two brothers look at each other and Thadius says, "You are looking for the greenmage? That old fuddy-duddy?"

Thalpius adds, "That old fart?"

"That old frump?"

"That old fun-spoiler?"

"Shortly after the change came over us, we ran into him. He seemed very upset at our new appearance, and our new abilities to have fun, so he did! He tried to get us to settle down, and then he tried to entangle us! We couldn't let that happen, so we hid him away. Now, we can all have as much fun as we want."

"Back to the music and the dancing! Who's next?"

Lorth
Wednesday July 20th, 2005 9:08:35 AM
Lorth becomes alarmed when the Saytrs say they have hidden the greenmage away. He tries not to let it show.

"Thadius, I'm sorry, to spoil your fun, but we really need to speak to the Greenmage. Could you tell us where you hid him?", Lorth asks. "If you help us, I promise to bring you a whole cask of wine next time we pass through."

Harvest (AC22, HP 32/34)
Wednesday July 20th, 2005 9:54:07 AM
Wisdom dictates silence. For the moment. The brown girl waits for the promises of Paladin Lorth to tease at the knot of unfolding events.

And yet, once such matters have given themselves over to their inevitable conclusion, these two rapists cannot be allowed their freedom without a repentant oath.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl.
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

Arminas (Sub Randall)
Wednesday July 20th, 2005 11:37:38 AM
Hiding his affront for this blatant dis-respect for the balance of nature, casting a quick apologetic glance at Lorth, Arminas tries to communicate with the mutated Satyrs on their own level.

"My paladin friend here mis-spoke, for honestly my two fun-loving friends, we do not wish to put an end to your frolicking, on the contrary we would love to join you, but for us to have our fun, we must find the greenmage first."

A thought coming to him, he continues a friendly smile playing across his lips.

"Perhaps we can make a game of it. You give us clues to where the Greenmage can be found, and we will try to guess where he is. How about it? Does this sound like fun to you?"

Ashalan
Wednesday July 20th, 2005 11:41:16 AM
Moving over to stand next to Bralin, Ash looks at Arminas with a bit of trepidation.

Bending low to whisper to the dwarf,

"I hope he knows what he is doing, because I am so lost out here that I would be lucky to find my head with both hands, much less this Greenmage!"

Any (Sub/Al) d20+7=15
Wednesday July 20th, 2005 1:31:08 PM
Any prepares to second Arminas in combat. Striking a stance at the side of the elven ranger, he draws his weapon.

A lute.

"In Culverwood there was a sage
He was a frump, but it was his age
And then one day he went away
Now we can dance so what the hey
But where is the Green Mage
Oh where is the Green Mage? ... "

Not the best lyrics in the Wold. But, maybe it'll do for starters. (Perform 15)

Bralin (ac 21, hp 52/52
Wednesday July 20th, 2005 4:59:28 PM
Bralin folds his arms and answers Ashalan with a "Hrmph." It is obvious he is doing his best to keep his mouth closed about anything regarding Arminas and his own opinion.

A game out of it, for the love of granite. We're going to end up getting 'hid' ourselves if we're not careful

AsstDM Greg
Wednesday July 20th, 2005 11:43:33 PM
A smile breaks out on each of the satyr's faces as they see the lute being pulled out. "A bard, a songster, a music-maker! Wonderful!" Thadius exclaims.

They dance and romp to the impromptu bardic tune that Any makes up.

Then, they add their own two verses:

"The Culverwood satyrs just wanted to dance
But the Green Mage would not give them the chance
So they hid the Green Mage away in the wood
Will they let him out? Maybe they should.

"And now some strangers have come in a rage
To see What we've done with the poor Green Mage
Follow us through the forest, they will,
But beware! of the trees and bushes that kill!"

After singing their verses, the two misshapen satyrs take off south into the forest, following a very faint game trail. [OOC: The satyrs are moving at 40 feet...]

Lorth
Thursday July 21st, 2005 7:33:27 AM
Lorth waits for Arminas and Any to lead the way and then does his best to keep up. (Lorth moves at 30')

Harvest (AC22, HP 32/34)
Thursday July 21st, 2005 8:39:34 AM
The rapist beasts depart at a speed that few can match, save perhaps herself and Ashalan Lathanyel. Paladin Lorth hastens in pursuit.

"Wait," the brown girl calls after, "do not outpace each other."

"Arminas Calaelen, can you send your winged friend aloft to track the pair?"

Harvest Moon trots ten paces behind the paladin with an occasional eye to the rear that takes in Bralin Stoneminder's progress.

Position and Movement
Hold to the speed of the slowest in the group.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl.
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

Arminas (Sub Randall) d20+12=23
Thursday July 21st, 2005 10:23:41 AM
Arminas launches Ewan into the air with orders to keep the pair of satyr's in sight, hoping that the thick growth of trees will not hinder him, before setting off himself to follow the tricksome duo. (Survival/Track: 23)

"Try to stay close, but I will periodically give the call of the mockingbird so you can follow if you lose sight of me."

Ashalan d20+4=24 d20+4=10
Thursday July 21st, 2005 10:28:18 AM
Goodness things are happening quickly!

Not wanting to get lost in these woods, Ash plows into the undergrowth after Arminas, trying very hard to keep up with the one of the few companions who seems truly comfortable in this place. Keeping his eyes and ears open for any hint of other unwanted visitors. (Spot: 24, Listen: 10)

Villemus
Thursday July 21st, 2005 12:46:45 PM
Shrugging, Villemus follow after the duo as he keep his eyes watchful for man-eating plants.

Bralin d20+5=25 d20+4=10
Thursday July 21st, 2005 4:16:49 PM
Pulling out his axe again at the mention of carnivorous plants, Bralin moves with Villemus. Eyes and ears open
spot 25 listen 10

AsstDM Greg
Friday July 22nd, 2005 12:21:09 AM
Arminas tosses his eagle into the air. The bird flies high above the trees, and soars around, but only having a brain the size of a walnut, the bird merely tries to follow the party, not understanding a command to "keep the pair of satyr's in sight". [OOC: Without using speak with animals, the commands that are available to a bird are EXTREMELY limited.]

Arminas himself does a better job, easily following the large goat-foot tracks that are left by the satyrs as they hurry down the game trail. As a matter of fact, any of the party can see the game trail, so the only concern would be if the satyrs decide to leave the trail.

As they travel along the game trail, the party can see the forest become more and more wild, as vines and other parasitic plants (plants that prey on other plants) start to become more common. The branches appear to grasp at any loose clothing, and roots almost seem to rise up to trip the party as they hurry along.

Now the party has a decision to make. Do you each travel at your own speed, or do you travel according to the slowest member?

Lorth
Friday July 22nd, 2005 7:35:50 AM
Lorth travels down the game trail, he makes sure to keep Bralin at the rear, in sight.

Arminas (sub Randall) d20+12=23
Friday July 22nd, 2005 9:47:36 AM
Slowing down to let the others in the party catch up.

"I should be able to track the Satyr's, they leave a rather distinct path. And we would probably be better served to stay together. There are creatures in this forest that would relish the thought of picking us off one by one." (Survival/Tracking 23)

Ashalan d20+4=21 d20+4=6
Friday July 22nd, 2005 9:50:59 AM
"Creatures?! What?! Where?!"

Looking rather wild eyed, Ash stops in his tracks and begins peering into the shadows cast by the trees. Obviously expectant of a man-eating treant (or some other dangerous beast) to come crashing through at any second. (Spot: 21, Listen: 6)

Harvest (AC22, HP 32/34) d20+13=17 d20+13=21
Friday July 22nd, 2005 9:58:33 AM
It is not lost upon the brown girl that the Culverwoods grows increasingly wilder. She could easily catch the two goat men. But could she halt or subdue them? And would that be wise? From all appearance they lead the way to the Greenmage.

No, as long as Arminas Calaelen can follow the tracks of these two, then it would be best to remain within the body of the group. Harvest eyes the foliage carefully for signs of foe or ruse.

Rolls and Actions
Listen 17
Spot 21

Position and Movement
Hold to the speed of the slowest in the group.
10 feet behind Lorth and to his right.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl.
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

Any (Sub/Al) d20+7=25
Friday July 22nd, 2005 10:13:58 AM
"Satyrs," the bard rolls his eyes as he follows in the midst of the group. "Lets see if I can coax them into slowing down."

"You've sped ahead we can't keep up
And where's the fun in that
On this trip we'd dance and sing
With just one caveat
Without you here
Oh Satyr's dear
What point to seeking the Greenmage?
No fun in finding the Greenmage ... "

(Perform 25)

Bralin
Friday July 22nd, 2005 4:03:11 PM
Bralin plods on mumbling something about dwarves being natural sprinters. Bralin will bust into a jog, well if you can call what a hustling dwarf does as jogging.

Arminas (I'm back, 2nd illegal post)
Saturday July 23rd, 2005 6:54:49 PM
Arminas looks at the speed of Bralin's jog, and adds:

"It appears we may be able to keep up with them after all. That is Master Bralin, if you desire me to lead you through this forest. It would be an honor to do so. Shall I continue?"

AsstDM Greg
Sunday July 24th, 2005 11:59:09 PM
The party moves along as fast as Bralin's short, but stout, legs can move. Arminas has no problems following the satyr tracks.

As you move through the forest, everyone can notice that the forest becomes thicker yet, and even though the sun must be high in the sky, very little natural light penetrates to the forest floor, and to the game trail. The canopy reaches even higher into the sky, and dead trees start to appear in the understory, likely choked out by the bigger trees. Shade-loving vines and shrubs cover the forest floor.

Everyone can make a spot check vs. DC17 to Highlight to display spoiler: {A glint of metal can be seen high in one of the dead trees overhanging the game trail.}

Lorth d20+1=21
Monday July 25th, 2005 8:20:18 AM
While moving along Lorth's eye catches a glint of metal up in the trees. He quickly points it out and says, "Something is up in the canopy of that tree..."

Harvest (AC22, HP 32/34) d20+13=30 d20+13=15
Monday July 25th, 2005 9:39:59 AM
Once Paladin Lorth has drawn attention to the spot, it is quite easy to pick out the glint of metal, even amidst the dense foliage.

"A glint of metal. Is this not unusual within such a forested spot?" asks Harvest Moon. Stopping a goodly distance away, she attempts to piece together a fuller picture of the object attached to the glint hanging, as it does above the trail.

The brown girl frowns.

"It is possible that those two may have lured us along this path with the intent of entrapping us. Their desires color their motives."

She turns an ear to the surroundings, wary of ambush by stealth.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 30
Listen 15

Position and Movement
Still 10 feet behind Lorth and to his right.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl.
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

Any (Sub/Al) d20+4=8 d20+2=14
Monday July 25th, 2005 9:50:49 AM
Any slows to a stop. The song goes quiet on his lips.

With a soft word and a pat on the nose, he quiets Moon Shadow, trailing along up until now on her lead.

The brush is thick, a confusing riot of green. But if the others say something is there, the bard has no reason to doubt them. Quietly he listens, as he draws a leather sling from his belt. Quietly he listens to the music of the sling as it turns in idle rotation through the air.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 8
Listen 14

Ashalan d20+4=22 d20+4=21
Monday July 25th, 2005 10:29:51 AM
"There is something up there, isn't there? What could it be?"

Hearing the word of warning from Harvest, Ash too removes his sling from his belt pouch, placing a bullet into the pocket. Lisetning and ready for any sounds of ambush. (Spot: 22, Listen: 21)

Bralin d20+5=21
Monday July 25th, 2005 10:38:55 AM
Studiously ignoring Arminas, Bralin does his best to keep up with the others.

I hate running.

The dwarf repeats the refrain to himself endlessly, paradoxically using it as a cadence to keep his feet going. When everyone stops, he looks up and spots the telltale glint of metal. [Spot 21]

"Mayhap tis the greenmage," he suggests. Bralin's axe is ready, in case its not the greenmage.

Arminas d20+8=19 d20+9=17 d20+16=34 d20+10=20 d20+11=23
Monday July 25th, 2005 11:09:20 AM
Arminas glances up and then quickly steps behind a tree. Doing his best to move silently and climb, he attempts to get a better view of what metal object is in the tree, and if there are others.

Rolls
Spot 19
Climb 17
Hide 34
Listen 20
Move Silently 23

AsstDM Greg
Monday July 25th, 2005 11:51:06 PM
Stopping some 40 feet or so from the dead tree, everyone takes a closer look at the glinting piece of metal. Harvest [OOC: who rolled very well], and Lorth [OOC: who rolled a natural] can make out that it is a piece of shiny chainmail caught up about two-thirds of the way up in the branches. It may be a big enough piece to be armour, but it is difficult to tell from the party's location.

Arminas backs off and climbs a nearby tree, but can make out no more than the others on the ground. He figures he can only see the one piece, however.

Meanwhile, the satyr tracks continue down the game trail, within 5' - 10' of the dead tree's trunk.

Villemus
Tuesday July 26th, 2005 2:06:55 AM
Villemus waited patiently for any further information.

OoC
sorrie, was rushing work for the past few days, then was out cold straight once i staggered to my bed.

Lorth
Tuesday July 26th, 2005 7:35:26 AM
"Friends, does anyone have the ability to investigate, that in the tree? It looks to be some sort of chainmail to me."
...he pauses...
"If memory serves me right, the first time we came to the culverwood, we encountered some spiders who would wrap their victims in webbing and place them in the trees. It may be some of the same. I'd be a bit cautious."
Lorth then looks around taking in the rest of the canopy around them.

Harvest (AC28, HP 32/34) d20+13=17 d20+13=22
Tuesday July 26th, 2005 8:30:54 AM
The way clearly lies ahead. And yet ...

"It is a piece of chain mail. In the branches above." Harvest Moon shakes her head as she puzzles this through.

"Perhaps there is someone up there," she suggests.

"Hallo," the little monk calls up into the branches as she walks toward the dead tree in which the piece of mail glints in the filtered light. "Do you require aide? We must proceed along this path with some haste. But we may possibly spare time to lend a helping hand."

"Hallo!" Harvest Moon peers up into the trees. The foliage is thick. With caution, she approaches, mindful that someone may attempt to throw something down upon her from above.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 17
Listen 22

Position and Movement
20 feet from Dead Tree

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)
Total Defense /AC28

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl.
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

Ashalan d20+4=9 d20+4=23
Tuesday July 26th, 2005 9:50:16 AM
"Spiders! Where? I hate spiders!"

Turning around slowly, his eyes wild with apprehension, Ash searches the woods around, and above him. (Spot: 9, Listen: 23) Obviously expecting a creepy, crawly spider to fall on him at any moment.

I think I do not like this place very much...

Any (20 AC, 20/20 HP) d20+2=19 d20+4=21 d20+6=17
Tuesday July 26th, 2005 11:05:56 AM
Any too checks the surrounding area (Spot 19, Listen 21) while keeping his sling ready. he whispers towards Arminas, "Can you see anything in the trees around that look like webs? Do you see anything that seems to threaten us?" (If my message spell is still working, not sure how much time has passed since it was first cast)

Any will then step nearer to a tree, attempting to blend with the foliage (hide 17)

Arminas (AC 21, HP 25/25) d20+8=24 d20+12=18 d20+10=22 d8+3=9
Tuesday July 26th, 2005 1:49:15 PM
Arminas leaps from the tree to slowly settle onto the ground (Ring of Feather Falling) near Harvest.

"Harvest, please be careful. Heavy armor does not lodge itself high in a tree. Something has put it there. As this tree is dead, it could not have grown rapidly as the others over these last few days. If the Satyrs have locked away the Greenmage, as they claim, then they may well have set a trap for us as well."

"We must be careful, if I lead the group into a trap then I am afraid that Master Bralin will never be my friend. I don't think I could bear that."

Looking at the tree from a safe distance he adds:

"There are trees here that move, some even snatch up those who pass below. I just want to check, perhaps it is not as dead as it looks."

Arminas then circles the tree, outside the reach of its branches. He looks for tracks (including spiders) and evidence that the tree is either harmless or not.

Looking to make sure nobody is in the armor:
"Perhaps I can dislodge the armor with an arrow."

Rolls
Knowledge of Nature 24
Survival (looking for tracks) 18
Arrow to dislodge armor Hit AC 22 Damage 9 (related to hardness of impact I think?)

Arminas (2nd illegal post) d20+8=17 d20+10=14
Tuesday July 26th, 2005 1:51:05 PM
Forgot my spot (17) and listen (14) checks.

Bralin
Tuesday July 26th, 2005 9:27:25 PM
Bralin breathes deeply, seeking the mental solitude of The Chamber while blocking out the here and now.

The warrior part of him warns against his tactically unsound actions. But, the dwarf made a vow to Andrath. And so, extreme measures are required to keep from strangling that leaf addled elf.

AsstDm Greg
Tuesday July 26th, 2005 11:08:14 PM
Intrigued by the piece of chainmail high in the dead tree branches, the party tries to puzzle out just how it got up there.

A few of the party examine the area for signs of spiders, but there are no webs or cocoons to be seen.

Harvest approaches the tree and calls out, but there is no response.

Arminas circles the tree, but can see nothing out of place. Around the tree, in the ground, there are numerous mounds of dirt, ranging in size from about 2' in diameter to about 8' in diameter. He fires an arrow at the metal, and manages to hit a corner of the chainmail. It moves at the blow (as you would expect an inert object to react), but does not seem to react in any other way.

Harvest (AC28, HP 32/34) d20+13=20 d20+13=20
Wednesday July 27th, 2005 7:50:04 AM
Harvest Moon watches as Ranger Calaelen probes the mystery of the armor up in the branches of the dead tree.

The circular disturbances below the tree may indicate the presence of something buried beneath. And yet ... can they risk the time to investigate a thing that may do no more than satisfy a momentary curiosity?

"The armor in the tree is no doubt a puzzlement," the brown girl says as she moves cautiously further forward, passing up the trail and beyond the dead tree. "And yet, does our way not lie beyond?"

"Perhaps we may return to this spot to investigate this more fully. But, for the moment, would it not be more in keeping to continue upon the trail of the two Satyrs?"

Rolls and Actions
Spot 20
Listen 20

Position and Movement
Pass up the trail to 25 feet on the other side of the dead tree.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour)
Still Total Defense /AC28 (Touch AC28)

Day's Spells
Level Zero 3
Guidance: +1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.
Detect Magic: Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft.
Resistance: Subject gains +1 on saving throws.

Level One 3 + 1 DC16
Domain: Longstrider +10 to Speed 1hr/Lvl.
Bless: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear.
Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, counter mind control, hedge out elementals and outsiders.
Sanctuary: Opponents can't attack you, and you can't attack.

Stunning Fist 3/4

Villemus
Wednesday July 27th, 2005 8:03:55 AM
"Yup! Let us continue our search for the green mage."

OoC
Erm, can someone sub for me for a couple of days? I am kinda buried with work and down with flu.

Arminas (AC 21, HP 25/25) d20+12=17
Wednesday July 27th, 2005 10:29:53 AM
Finishing his circling of the tree and attempt to knock down the armor, Arminas rejoins the trail near Harvest.

"The armor is lodged very tightly."

Looking about at the mounds of dirt.

"These mounds have me worried. They could be burial mounds as you indicate Harvest. Perhaps they are also made by a creature that lives below the ground. Do they not remind you of gopher mounds common in most gardens, except of course for their size. I have a feeling that the armor may be placed to attract visitors, at which time the creatures attack from below. Of course it is strange that I saw no tracks at all near the mounds."

Looking about at the others and the mounds, Arminas shakes his head.

"Perhaps I am just paranoid, but I have seen some strange things in this forest. Let us follow the Satyrs and leave this mystery for later."

Arminas then looks again for the Satyr tracks. (roll 17)

Lorth
Wednesday July 27th, 2005 12:09:52 PM
Lorth follows the party as soon as they start to move. If no one wants to investigate the armor so be it, it isn't really part of their mission anyway.

Ashalan
Wednesday July 27th, 2005 2:29:19 PM
The trip into the Culverwoods becoming quite the opposite of the jolly jaunt into the woods he had expected, Ash stays close to the others, eager to leave this mystery and to get back on the trail of the Satyrs.

Any d20+2=9 d20+4=14
Wednesday July 27th, 2005 7:34:33 PM
Any states, " In matters concerning a forest, I yield to a ranger any day. Let us move on, and perhaps explore this mystery at another date."

He prepares to continue on through the forest after the Satyrs, but keeps his sling out and ready, and continues to watch the forest closely.(spot 9, listen 14)

Bralin d20+4=7 d20+5=9
Wednesday July 27th, 2005 8:29:42 PM
Bralin stays put until his comrades all get moving, then silently falls into the rear guard role. All the more because Arminas is in the front.

Dwelling on the elf, the warrior loses some of his focus, and doesn't guard as well as he normally can.

[listen 7, spot 9]

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