Not so Happy Trails Wednesday July 18th, 2007 5:04:13 PM
All suspect a trap lies ahead and the rangers confirm this suspision for all intent and purposes several hours later upon the slopes. The trail drives towards some rocks and Nauthiz'Ull finds that they are not simply following Skalti, but 5 creatures all of the same built and shape. The larger group waited here while a single creature continued, Skalti, to make contact with the party. The single set of tracks returned to the waiting group and all five then moved west and it is this larger group the party is now following.
Yanosh starts into an old dwarven chant and Rendal is quick to pick up on it and join him with a light musical accompaniment. Aiden frowns as he gazes westward into teh thick black and swirling clouds that seem to hug the western slopes. Slopes of hard ice and drifting snow that they would be trying to push through near the end of the next day. Nauthiz, also looks with some concern. The storm is familiar and soon it dawns on him. A similar roiling cloud far to the east about a mountain near the Ice Witch's lair. But this one does have fill him with so much dread and does not feel as malevolent. The storm is still many miles away and nothing but the boiling clouds can be seen at this point.
The group pushes on and the wind brushes by, carrying ice and snow at a steady pace. The footing is still sure and Nauthiz`Ull leads with his wolf in the path of the trail he follows. Garrett speaks of Squork flying ahead now and again, but Bohdi remains silent and as the raven eyes the storm ahead, he does not appear to be in a voluntering type of mood. Suddenly the ranger stops short and squats down. The tracks lighten considerably here in how deeply they sink and the lie of the drift before him sets his survival instincts on edge. Something is not right, but to the precise nature of his alarm, Nauthiz can not say.
Rocks lie ahead with a scattering of pine, not enough to truly hide in. Unless one buried oneself in the loose snow of course. The mountain slopes steeply downward to the groups left for hundreds of yards. The right is more of the same, but upwards. The trees are about 100 feet ahead and rocks split the snow in all directions about you as they have for the past 5 hours of following the trail.
The Sacred Bonus +2 to all d20 rolls is still in affect
Heyoka Wednesday July 18th, 2007 9:13:31 PM
Any berries not taken by her companions will be pocketed for later.
::Please consider the origional posting of my spell list to be continuous until further notice.::
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=-1 d20+1=16 d20-2=16 d20+1=4 d20+3=8 Thursday July 19th, 2007 10:24:25 AM
The newbie ranger emulates his betters for the groups benefit.
Know (nature): -1 (is this what they call snow?) Listen: 16 (+2 vs. orcs) Search: 16 Spot: 4 (+2 vs. orcs) Survival: 8 (+2 vs. orcs)
Nauthiz'Ull d20+5=13 d20+12=13 d20+10=24 d20+12=24 d20+12=22 Thursday July 19th, 2007 11:04:36 AM
Forcibly trying to figure out why the tracks have lightened and how they were lightened, Nauth stands and begins to pace perpendicular to the trail they are following; his shoulders are pulled back, his head pushed forward and his tongue occasionally licking his lips. Even the most daft could see that his demeanor is almost identical to that of his ulf companion.
"This could be a trap. The tracks are much less heavy in the snow, almost as if they were trying to hide them...or perhaps not to be so intentional with them."
Surveying the steep slope to the right of the group Nauth turns to his wunjos but does not stop the pacing.
"We could try to skirt this potential trap; walk the high slope and get around then study this area from the back. The possibility is that they have buried themselves, much as the ulf does when sleeping in the open, and are waiting for the sound of us. If we skirt the slope we need complete silence and Squork scouting the rocks and the trees. Otherwise draw your weapons and prepare for an ambush; we will stay to the right no matter what and try to keep our backs protected."
Nauth turns and looks up the slope, his eagle-like eyes flashing in every direction as he tries to discern an possibilities of an overhead ambush. He examines the blanket of drift as well trying to discern if three was a mini-avalanche that filled in the tracks a bit as the prey took to high-ground. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Profession [Hunter] - 13 Spot [likelihood for an ambush] - 13 Listen - 24 Spot [checking the high-ground for signs of ambush]- 24 Survival [signs of a mini avalanche] - 22
Yanosh [SUB Drew] d20+2=4 Thursday July 19th, 2007 11:13:00 AM
Stopping abruptly as the gruff ranger pulls up quickly, Yanosh reflexively reaches for his axe then relaxes as Nauthiz'Ull turns to speak. He listens and his eyes begin to burn at the mention of a possible ambush.
"Then let us take them now. We do not need that abomination sneaking into our camp and our dreams another night. We need to finish this now."
The dwarf returns his grip to his axe but this time he pulls it out without hesitation. His eyes menacingly begin to scour the landscape trying to find his possible enemies. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ spot - 4
I am not trying to sway the decision here, fyi, I am just acting as I think we all know how Yanosh would act. -Drew
Aiden d20=20 d20=2 d20=11 Thursday July 19th, 2007 1:07:46 PM
Aiden partially listens to Nauth'iz and the others.
Instead, he looks towards the animal companions, trying to read their body language. The prior evening, they had felt the presence of Skaldi and the others, and visibly reacted to it...The animals definitely have a stronger sense of the walking dead than the humans, perhaps they could tell.
"Heyoka...does he sense the creatures?" as he nodded towards the polar bear. "They had last night..."
(ooc: trying to get a 'read' off of his wolf to see if they are sensing something the two legged companions cannot)
wild empathy (or animal handling?) (aka trying to get a read off of the wolf): nat 20 + ??
Bohdi Nackle d20+13=16 d20+11=27 Thursday July 19th, 2007 2:58:01 PM Ooc: okay. Back on track. Sorry for the repeated absences.
Bohdi hesitated, waiting for the rangers and others more attuned to nature to decide where they could go next. He considered whether there could be any magical effect that could be producing the change in the tracks they had followed.
(Cast Detect Magic: Spellcraft 18 with +2 sacred; Knowledge Arcana 29 with +2 sacred)
T Minus 2 Thursday July 19th, 2007 5:00:20 PM
Nauthiz`Ull moves up and down, perpendicular to the path they have been following. The wolf paces right with him on his heel. Should they skirt the area going upslope? Are the creatures buried nearby waiting to spring out?
Aiden looks to Heyoka, and questions her on if the bear that is at her side, who seemed sensitive to Skalti's precense before, seems at odds now. The druid shakes her head negative, Fisher appears quite content. Aiden drops next to his wolf and she cocks her head to regard him, but like Fisher, she seems quite at ease at the moment.
Bohdi casts a spell and looks a bit closer at the trail. If magic was used, it has faded to nothing now. A few rounds of Concentration confirm the trail holds no residue of magic.
Upslope about two dozen feet and looking back from this point Nauthiz`Ull and his wolf drop thier heads to the side slightly and then lower themselves to the ground. The ranger's training and sharp eye has paid off. What appeared as possibly a snow shadow from further down is shown as what it truly is from his current vantage point. Not more than 8 feet in front of the party is a snow covered crevice. The darker shape he can now see is unmistakable. Skalti and his bretheren had purposefully blazed a trail right across it without falling through themselves. It did not appear to large and skirting it would now be relatively easy. An involuntary shudder moves down his spine as his mind entertains 'what if' but the young man quickly pushes it down.
The group moves around the natural hazard, giving more room than is likely needed to be safe and continues. On guard and wary, they cut through the tree stand following the trail. Just on the other side of the small group a deer lies dead in the snow. Its light fur black and frozen and its eyes wide in terror that it felt moments before death. Aside from the disturbing look of its face it appears almost as if not real, like a statue. The cold has prevented any sort of decay and stiffened it hard as any rock and no mark lies anywhere upon the doe.
The group moves past the unfortunate creature, the animals giving a particularly wide berth. Gruelling hours through heavy snow and steep inclines test the endurance of all as the group pushes closer to the storm of black clouds. The sun is running fast to the west, but the group is heading across the western face and so the light lingers. Soon though, it will be dark. The Storm and the small cave will remain out of reach this day.
Heyoka Thursday July 19th, 2007 8:40:45 PM
Fisher looks at her mournfully, eyeing the fish hanging from her staff.
After a moment's consideration, she takes one off of the line, and throws it under his nose. Fisher roars happily (and noisily) and digs into the fish.
Heyoka looks at Garrett for a moment.
"What do we do now? And how do we kill that thing? And is it what has been disturbing the animals and the Earth?"
Garrett Friday July 20th, 2007 9:56:42 AM
"Well done Nauth." garrett mentions as they skirt the crevice.
And then answers Heyoka. "Skalti and his kind killed those deer. They suck the life from whatever they touch, leaving them dead and blackened. How do we kill them? just like any other foe. With sword and spell. It's just much harder to do for blades do not cut as deep, and some spells bounce off them."
"For now though, we need to start finding a place to camp that is somewhat defendable. Nauth, Aiden, any good campsites come to view? looks like we have a little time before the sun is down, but we should start planning on the night, for that is when they may come. Whatever we can find that is the easiest to defend ourselves. Not getting surrounded would be a good thing."
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=16 d20+1=9 d20-2=1 d20+1=4 d20+3=16 Friday July 20th, 2007 10:05:41 AM
"These are proving worthy advisaries," Yngvar coments about the trap.
Know (nature): 16 Listen: 9 (+2 vs. orcs) Search: 1 Spot: 4 (+2 vs. orcs) Survival: 16 (+2 vs. orcs)
Aiden d20=8 d20=17 d20=18 d20=14 Friday July 20th, 2007 10:45:52 AM
At the sight of the deer, Aiden's jaw tightens, his eyes flash with anger. Killing for sport, and not for survival, especially with such scarce resources as was on the tundra angered him tremendously.
He slowly went about investigating the area where the deer's corpse was, his nostrils flaring up and the anger seen around the edges of his eyes, looking for clues on how better to track (and dispose) of this adversary. This monstrousity HAD to be stopped.
Finally kneeling down towards the creature, he mutters softly, "...now you are a part of Burfell to be reborn again..."
For the rest of the trek, any around Aiden would still feel his inward anger and turmoil against this foe. He kept silent during the trip, until addressed by Garrett.
"Aye..." was all that he said.
knowledge (geography - good area for camp):8 + 9 = 17 + 2 (sacred) = 19
Yanosh [SUB Drew] Friday July 20th, 2007 11:05:00 AM
Turning to Yngvar, the barbarian shakes his head slowly.
"Truly worthy indeed Yngvar."
Standing stoic in the setting sun Yanosh begin to help look for suitable places to set up camp as well as looking for any wood which may be burnable.
"I will take my usual watch during Night's blackest times. Yngvar should take another during the complete darkness."
edited by DM Yngvar is Human, he's just short
Nauthiz'Ull d20+12=13 d20+6=26 d20+10=11 Friday July 20th, 2007 11:28:03 AM Thank you Ull'Heimdall, for your time in training me. You have saved my wunjos and myself from almost certain death.
The ranger stops and stares at the setting sun which is painting the evening sky with myriad beautiful colors. He cannot help but think of his sister.
"You know, Frigga loved sunsets. Even while we trek our way to what will be a bloody event and an encounter with Bevroren Doden, there is nothing that could take away the beauty of Celsiun's land and the people that he protects. We have been chosen wunjos, but not by our elders."
Nauth lowers his head for a moment but just as quickly it is raised and he is scouring the surrounding for some sort of defensible area to sleep. His eyes keep returning to the sky but it is not the sort of lofty gazing of admiration but more of a methodical calculation of a survivalist.
Finding a moment when everyone is busy doing this and that, Nauth strides by Bohdi and quietly requests; Highlight to display spoiler: {Take watch with me tonight wunjo, we need to talk.} ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot [general surroundings] - 13 NAT1! Know:Geography [suitable, hopefully defensible, campsite] - 26 NAT20! Survival [weather predictions] - 11 NAT1!
talk about extreme rolls here....sigh...
Heyoka Friday July 20th, 2007 7:00:08 PM
Looking around, she considers her options. As soon as they make camp, She heads off until she's just out of the circle of light.
Focusing on the nature around her, she start to pray, asking for a way to cleanse the Lands of this blight. An insight, or anhonest answer as to what in her arsenal can make it all go away.
Fisher lies down behind her, Eyeing the lands just beyond.
Rendal d20=16 d20=1 Friday July 20th, 2007 10:59:26 PM
Thought the day Rendal plays his lute to try and lift the spirits of his comrades, knowing that the heart is what makes people survive storms of such bitter cold.
Our sun is out thought the day For without the sun there is no way With the heart so light We will survive the night So that we may brave another day.
Seeing that Nauthiz'Ull was looking for a place to camp Rendal thought to add heart to his search. When Rendal heard the grief for Nauthiz'Ull's talking about what seemed to be a great loss.
He was stunned to silence.
Rolled 1
Aiden Sunday July 22nd, 2007 12:25:01 PM
With Nauth'iz comments, Aiden lowered his head. She had been the first to pass from their group, and strangely enough, was the first female that had actually gained his respect, at least for going on such journeys.
Aiden gave Nauth'iz a small nod and then went back to his task.
Music of the Night Sunday July 22nd, 2007 4:11:46 PM
The deer killed for no other purpose than to see it die sparks more than one strong emotion in some of the group. Aiden falls silent for the rest of the day and Rendal tries with limited success to bolster the groups spirits as they journey onward towards evening.
With darkness approaching, Nauthiz`Ull, Aiden and Ingvar set about locating the best site. the choices are few. Nauthiz`Ull and Aiden both remember well the western face from the first trek upon Burfell. The quest for Springs Victory and the blessing of the village elders to be recognized as adults. In some small way too, they know it was also to be seen as adults byt the spirits of Ice Vein and most importantly Celsiun.
The Southwest face of Burfell, upon which the group stands, is composed of staggering jumps of elevated rock. Ice and snow combine with few trees to allow most to claim it unclimbable. the group has been skirting this towards the far west face, a much more gentle and hospitable area to ascend. Also where the group first came up and found the small the cave with the child spirit. The cave that lies likely in the center of the storm now assaulting the west.
A defensible location against one of these vaults towers of ice covered granite is picked out and the group sets camp beneath it. Aiden goes about securing the shelters proper with Nauthiz`Ull's and Ingvars assistance. Weather can turn fast upon a mountain and even the magical protection wrapping the group from the cold is no match for a true cold snap. the camp is assembled within 2 hours.
Heyoka moves off to be alone with Fisher and the Mountain. As the druid clear her mind and reaches out she feels the mountain reach back. Great walls rise in her minds eye and the press in about her. They hold her rigid and deep in darkness and for a momnet the elf feels she may never see the sun again. Then, the feeling is gone and the druid finds her heart racing and icy air blasting into her lungs and she breathes rapidly to catch her breath. Fisher turns his white furred head to one side to regard her for a moment and yawns.
Night comes, armor is stripped by those without endurance or some other way of staving off the onset of fatigue and the watches are set. Bohdi casts 2 alarm spells in overlapping perimeter across the front of the camp. The great rock wall rises well over a hundred feet at your backs. On this night during Yanosh's watch, the dwar does not see anything, but he does hear something. a haunting beautiful melody drifting through the night air and across the pristine snow.
Through stone we work immortal we, of fame and glory all to seek captured by the strongest few who fight for honor codes upheld bards will sing of this day free immortal warriors wrapped in death they fell where none shall remember lost to time and fathers mind to dust and ice no one shall know they marched to death and certain doom.
The song pulls at the the warriors mind and images of his forefathers leap unbidden to life. None would ever know of his tale or that of those he has chosen as friends. Despair begins to settle upon Yanosh and soon after he knows complete apathy will follow. [Will Save Yanosh DC 13]
failureHighlight to display spoiler: { you feel the venture is rather hopeless and you will die to be left upon the bare wind ridden muntain and vanish from all memory of the living. All Attack and damage suffer -2 penalty until further notice}
Garrett Monday July 23rd, 2007 8:41:58 AM
If morning comes without further ado, Garrett will rise and prepare spells as usual, and then prepare to set out after Skalti and his minions.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=15 d20+1=8 d20-2=2 d20+1=19 d20+3=7 Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:02:32 AM
Grateful that thew party wasn't attacked while out of his armor, Yngvar preps for the day ahead. Today feels like a good day. He uses his limited skills to the best of his ability.
Know (nature): 15 Listen: 8 (+2 vs. orcs) Search: 2 Spot: 19 (+2 vs. orcs) Survival: 7 (+2 vs. orcs)
Nauthiz'Ull d20+12=21 d20+5=15 d20+10=25 d20+12=30 Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:51:13 AM
Morning breaks and the ranger begins his routine; whistling to his ulf to come, Nauth begins to walk the perimeter of the camp, hunting for tracks and letting his companion try to pick up any scents that may have lingered through the night. His mind is only partially on his routine though as his thoughts have been laced with Frigga as of late. His demeanor changes and those who know him can tell that he is hunting. Trying to find some local game to take down for the morning, he will return in less than an hour empty-handed or not.
"Today will be long and you will need every bit of energy that your body possess."
Nauth works around camp by refueling the fire and melting snow to a boiling point for drinking during the day. He refills everyone's waterskins before eating his share of jerky and tack. Perhaps as a residual effect of thinking of his sister, Nauth sits down and unpacks then repacks his backpack before they leave. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Survival [finding tracks]: 21 Profession [Hunting]: 15 Survival [Weather]: 25 Spot: 30
Yanosh d20+3=17 d20+1=12 d20+2=12 Monday July 23rd, 2007 12:07:41 PM
In the deepest part of the night Yanosh hears the song of the evil bard floating on the air. "By my ancestors Skalti you will know true death under the axe of an Ironfist." Yanosh speaks into the night, resolve filling him that his threat will be made so.
In the morning Yanosh rises and readys for the day. Whet stone grinds smoothly over his axe blades. Armour is studied and when found to be bleish free is doned with a precision of a warrior preparing for a major battle. Piece at a time is fitted into place and straped down. Shield checked for and weeknesses that might fail when needed most. When found to be sound Yanosh slides his arm into the strap on the back of his shield and tightly squeezes the grip. as his forarm flexes yanosh pulls the strap tight. When relaxed the shild fits perfectly. With his battle axe strapped to his pack over his left shoulder Yanosh stands and slides his War Axe into its home over his right shoulder. Picking up his helmet and firmly sitting it on his head Yanosh takes out a packet of trail rations. After eating he looks the group over. In a growling voice he states, "We kill Skalti and his minions or I do not leave the mountain alive." His scarf is wraped around his neck and is scarred face is set in a grim mask of determination. When the party is ready Yanosh takes his spot behind the leading rangers.
Will save 17 Listen 12 Spot 12
Aiden d20=10 d20=1 d20=1 Monday July 23rd, 2007 12:36:36 PM
In the morning, Aiden, too, prepares his backpack for the long day ahead. Though his magical ring does away with any need of food, he does try to bring extra for the others.
Looking over his pack sister, he tries to make sure that she is doing well adjusting to the changing pack as well as the long journey.
Once Nauth'iz was complete with checking tracks, Aiden speaks to him, "what have you seen?" Depending on his answer, and confidence thereof, Aiden would adjust his suggestions to Garrett, or double check Nauth'iz's findings, by surveying the tracks on his own.
Heyoka d20=5 d20=13 d20=3 d20=9 d20=10 Monday July 23rd, 2007 6:25:01 PM
Deciding that she doesn't like being led around, not sure of what the plans are, Heyoka walks around the perimiter of the camp as soon as the first person wakes up.
After looking around, She motions to Fisher, who comes by her side. After giving him a fish, which he happily swallows whole, and a Goodberry, she mumbles something in his ear, and waits for his attention to focus. (Track, Scent, Hunt) Knowledge (nature) 7+0=17
Subsiding Storms Monday July 23rd, 2007 7:40:16 PM
Yanosh staves off the magical assault upon his will and awakens the next morning with renewed determination. Camp is broken after spells are refreshed and the elements protected against. Nauthiz picks up the trail with his wolf and sets out. Heyoka, too, sets Fisher on the trail and Aiden observes his wunjo from behin as well. Soon the front gets mighty crowded.
Hours move by slowly as the group moves up and down rocky gullies as well as wind up and down the slope of the mountain. Legs begin to complain with the effort even as hearts are lifted with the sight of the abating storm. Midday arrives and the group crests another rock ridge, making it about the 25th such climb of the day by some gnomes count. The ridge offers a spectacular and awe inspiring view. The sun breaks the clouds as if on que and alights the falling snow in the lower areas. Fortitude Save DC 12 or be fatigued
The sun allows shows something else as well. A large drag mark from a shallow cave in the snow. If you have track, Survival DC 18Highlight to display spoiler: { From the dragging indentation in the snow and make of the small cave and the food stuffs within. This would be the lair of a good sized wolf, probably a loner} From below a drag line comes from an ice stream bed.If you have track, Survival DC 18Highlight to display spoiler: { From the dragging indentation in the snow and where it starts from, you surmise this is the drag marks of a large stag}
Heyoka d20=7 d20=17 d20=8 Monday July 23rd, 2007 9:02:39 PM
Turning to the Ranger of the group, she consults with him.
"We both know it's probably not safe to approach him. Now that he's eating, that is. And his kind don't normally run solo. If we want to find out what he knows, let me approach him, with your friend here. I'll leave Fisher here. He'll just see him as another predator, and not a possible packmate.
Rendal d20=12 d20=18 d20=1 Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:50:05 PM
Getting up smoothly and following the group out into the white beyond. Rendal finds beauty in the Sun. Getting used to the rough pace the group puts out. Rendal pauses for breath and keeps going with the pack so to speak. Fortitude save 12 +2 + 14.
He listens for any trouble that may come his way 18+8 = 26. Knowing that with his practice under his traveling companion the master bard. His hearing is very good at noticing changes in the environment or a note on his lute.
He thinks about the history of this area and anything he might know about these mountains. Natural 1 no idea.
Shaking his head in thought he turns to making up another verse in the travels of these heroes.
Garrett d20+6=20 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:47:44 AM
Fortitude save: 20
"Look, the storms abate as we approach. Burfell wishes us to clean these creatures from it's presence. We just have to hope that they actually plan on fighting us at some point."
Responding to Heyoka "You can speak with it? If we can learn where they are, or what they do, that would be useful. But do not put yourself in great peril. You and Nauth and Aiden know more about this than I so you must determine if it is a wise and worthwhile course of action."
Garrett waits for the three of them to decide if approaching the wolf is in our best interests.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20+3=9 d20+3=7 d20+10=15 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:56:28 AM
Survival 9 Survival 7 Fortitude 15 (+2 sacred bonus)
"What am I chopped liver?" Yngvar asks of Heyoka, knowing full well his rangers skills are nominal at best.
Yanosh d20+13=26 d20+3=18 d20+4=7 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 12:41:16 PM
Looking out over the vista befor him Yanosh breathes in the fresh air of the mountain. Waiting for the rangers and the druid to decide if talking with wolf will accomplish anything helpful. His eyes on the mighty mountains slope, "They will have to fight us sometime Garrett. For we will chase them to the verry peak of Burfell. Once there we will send them to Gargul to answer for their abomination." "Do you hear me Skalti," Yanosh calls out, "Yanosh Ironfist comes to cast you from this Wold." As his voice echos back to him Yanosh pulls out another ration and begeins to eat his midday meal.
Fort save 13+11+2(Sacred)=26 Listen 15+1+2(sacred)=18 Spot 3+2+2(sacred)=7
Garrett Tuesday July 24th, 2007 1:12:04 PM
"Sorry Yngvar. I forgot that you are also trained as a ranger."
"Agreed Yanosh. It must be destroyed. I am just concerned that it will wait until trouble is already upon us before it chooses to strike. They need no sleep, no food, no rest. They can walk all night long and never stop. If they don't wish to fight, and instead wish to flee, we may not catch them. Somehow I think Skalti wants this fight as much as we do, he's just picking his place."
Nauthiz'Ull d20+6=26 d20+12=28 d20+12=14 d20+12=14 d20+10=16 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 2:21:53 PM
This morning, perhaps because Frigga is looking down on him a bit more than usuall, Nauth feels nigh invincible from the cold and the trudging. He breathes in great chestfulls of air and an unusuall pep is in his step [nat 20 FORT save].
He sees the trail and makes out the wolf but cannot place what it is that it may be dragging.
"Heyoka, I stress your safety in this matter, but I agree, talking with the ulf would be a good idea. I do, however, have a potion that would allow me to do so if you are not comfortable in the situation. Our ulves" nauth points to his and Aiden's, "will accompany you if Aiden agrees of course. Perhaps that one would like some company and may choose to follow along with us."
Nauth turns to his pin-sized wunjo and looks back at the ulf. "Bohdi, my friend, perhaps you should check to make sure that thing is not magicall in any way. I have heard of people being able to turn into animals."
Nauth begins to scour the landscape, hoping to find the tracks of whatever the ulf took down to better identify it and perhaps see where it came from. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FORT - 26 NAT20! Survial (18) - 28 Survival (18) - 14 fail Survival [track] - 14 Spot - 16
Heyoka Tuesday July 24th, 2007 5:27:57 PM
Noding her assent, she turns to Aiden, to see if he agrees.
"I will do my upmost to make sure that noone comes to harm who is a friend of Nature. That is not my Way."
Aiden d20=10 d20=14 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 8:34:19 PM
Aiden kept quiet as it appeared that Garrett had things in hand, especially with Heyoka being able to communicate with the animals. However, his jaw went taut when Yanosh yelled out his warning.
Not only was he warning the enemy as to where they currently were, BUT the loud sounds could cause anything unstable on the mountain to come down.
Shaking his head, and even grumbling, Aiden went back to examine the tracks. A single wolf was unusual...and he wanted to make sure that it wasn't one of the demon wolves (winter wolves), OR after examining the track, make sure that it wasn't 'carrying' anything (making a deeper impression than it should)...
He then grunted, "the wolf may think we are invading her territory if the ulves come. It is something I wished to point out."
survival (track - if carrying something (or someone like an ork)): 14 + 9 + 2 = 25
Dying Echoes Tuesday July 24th, 2007 8:54:11 PM
Looking towards the small cave, the group discusses looking for the wolf who may call this place home. There is no wolf currently in sight, just a drag mark and looking at it again the realization hits all with tracking skills. The dragging is from the cave and heads out. Likely the wolf is the object being dragged and not the other way around. Aiden deduces a bit more. While a good sized animal, it was no demon wolf like that J`Kull rode of the Tundra Walkers. He is also far more certain the wolf was killed and dragged off. Aiden's keen eye spies a very faint set of humanoid footprints, almost completely concealed by the animal being dragged behind what or whoever made them and they were only made a few hours before.
As the rangers and druid puzzle over this and the other drag marks from below, both of which meet up some 200' away from the ridge and proceed further to the west and the abating storm. Yanosh calls out to Skalti, his deep baritone voice rolls easily across the slopes and is likely heard for many miles. Echoes roll back to the dwarf and so to does another sound. The chuckling laughter of a madman, a hair raising cackle which could not be produced by human vocal chords. The sound seems to push in from the west, just behind Yanosh's echoed voice. The sound is flat and seems undisturbed by the distance it has travelled. The other unsettling quality is the complete lack of echo, as if the mountian pulls the sound in as fast as it is able to prevent it from lingering any longer than it must.
Behind the cackling laugh comes a voice, low pitched like a deep iron struck bar "Then come Yanosh Ironfist. Come to death and restless sleep. Rush to me and fracture."
Nauthiz asks Bohdi if he can detect any residual magic about, but the gnome is quiet for now. A long trail may well be before the group. Garrett speaks of the nature of thier opponent. One who never hunger, thirsts, tires or feels the cold. Lastly one who is intelligent and full of hate for Garrett, Aiden, Bohdi and Nauthiz. No Skalti will not allow chase forever, but he is very likely picking the battlefield.
The lonesome strum of lute strings plays into the air. out of tune, yet strangely harmonizing with each other. Rendal especially finds himself drawn to the off rhythm they make out, nearly having to literally shake his head clear or fall under there melodic spell. Simple chords invoke a sense of loss and apathy simultaneously within the group as a whole. But just as soon as they start, they end. Leaving the party to stand in wind blown silence and thier minds drifting upon the crags of Burfell.
Rendal d20=6 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:47:18 PM
I trust your judgment on what should be done.
I would suggest though that we get moving and some how hide where we are going so when we sleep tonight we are not attacked by Skalti choice.
Strumming his lute he tries to again make some light noise to counter the noise he hears from Skalti.
Perform 6 + 11= 17
Heyoka Tuesday July 24th, 2007 10:28:04 PM
Her lips curling into a snarl, her eyes narrow as she scans the horizon, trying to pinpoint where the sound is coming from.
Fisher lifts his nose to the air, trying to scent out the enemy. If he does so, he will most likely start tracking it, whining.
Garrett Wednesday July 25th, 2007 12:06:01 PM
Garretts hand goes to the hilt of his sword, his knuckles turning white as snow as he appears to be trying to crush it.
Through clenched teeth he says quietly and coldly. "This must end, and it must end soon."
"Investigate the footprints of the Ulf slayer if you wish, but let us continue after our foe. His cursed existence can not be ended fast enough for my taste."
Aiden Wednesday July 25th, 2007 1:36:12 PM
Aiden, though still angered by the wolf being needlessly killed, at least felt more 'comfortable' with the situation. It was a strange paradox, but the tracks and what lead from them had felt, as originally perceived by Nauth'iz, unnatural. Skaldi had been setting up an ambush, and now he felt more prepared...
"Garrett..." he said in a quiet voice. He had spoken, by far, too much of late and Aiden hated hearing his strangely brusque/accented voice. "It is not like the deer..." as he referred to the random kill. "He did not leave the wolf body behind.."
"Perhaps he is not only taking the frozen orks as soldiers but now the wolf too..."
CDM Jerry Wednesday July 25th, 2007 2:09:52 PM
Hey friends. I need the report for last week posted. Email it to me too please so I can cross it off my list. ;)
The Western Slope Wednesday July 25th, 2007 9:28:04 PM
Aiden speaks quietly to Garrett on his thoughts of what may lie ahead. The implications are grim at best. Then, The rangers take the lead and push on down the other side of the ridge. The group is anxious to find Skalti and put an end to this on going conflict with the damned bard. Heyoka scans the horizon for a source of the speaker and the playing, but all that she sees is the rock broken snow of the moutain side. More hiding places lie before the group then could be easily counted. Skalti is out there somewhere and fairly close by. Fisher whines slightly as he catches the scent of death on the air, but no trail to attempt to follow. The only trail lies before the group and so they push on.
The storm continues to abate before the group as the hard trek continues and as the sun drives to the western horizon it dissapates completely. As darkness falls the group finds a secured area with a defensible perimeter which would force any thrat to come from the down slope of the mountain. Affording the group higher ground in any combat. The shelters are erected, the warding spells set and the watch takes to the long nights task ahead.
Bohdi pulls the package from his pack and heads into one shelter, obviously intent on discovering what the strange package is that was handed to him by Rendal. Curiosity pulls at him as the possibilities oopen before his mind. Rendal had said a pair of gnomes had given it to him and certainly they expected the bard to meet with Bohdi. The seal is from the divinational guild of Zaran, and if any could see the short future, surely it was them.
DM OK everyone please roll Fort save DC 14 failure means you are fatigued. I will need a watch order, if you are wearing or not wearing armor and any other precautions you care to make. Everyone in the party has that feeling that tonight is the night.
Nauthiz'Ull [fatigued] d20+6=10 d20+10=26 d20+12=27 Wednesday July 25th, 2007 10:59:09 PM
Finally the trek has caught up to the ranger; his shoulders begin to sag and his feet begin to drag and slip in the snow.
"Glad that we are at camp, I need to rest. I will take the early morning watch if you all do not mind. I enjoy the sunrises anyways."
As soon as possible the ranger scarfs down a small portion of food and ducks into his tent where he lies down in full armor with his magical quiver and his pouches next to his bedroll.
If the evening fades into dawn without incident, Nauth wakes for his post, straps the quiver and pouches, along with his belt, around his waste before setting out to survey the area and take in his surroundings. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FORT - 10 failed Spot - 26 Listen - 27
Heyoka d20=16 Thursday July 26th, 2007 7:30:23 AM
Fort Save=16
Rendal d20=5 Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:44:01 AM
Feeling the effects of the wind and cold Rendal shivers and says "If I could go to sleep first that would be great. I am not feeling the best at the moment."
Fort Save 5 + 2 = 7 "Is there any really warm food I might eat as well?"
Yanosh d20+13=32 d20+3=20 d20+4=9 d20+4=21 Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:10:20 AM
Dropping his pack when the time to make camp came Yanosh again agrees to take his normal shift at watch. "This mountain air is invigorating is it not?" Taking a deep breath of the fresh clean air Yanosh looks as if he is not bothered at all by the hard trek up the mountains side.
Helping to set the tents up, under the direction of Garrett, Aiden and Nauth, Yanosh joyously sets a tidy camp. Once preperations are finished Yanosh slides into a grim mood as he again slide his whet stone over his axes edges. It becomes obvious that he will not remove his armor this night.
When his time for watch comes Yanosh sets himself where he can best see the approaches to their camp.
Fort save-32 listen--20 spot-- 9 hide (untrained)--21
DM reminder Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:12:27 AM
DM reminder the Enduracnce feat grants a +4 save vs things like this and all Good aligned characters are being granted a +2 sacred bonus by Burfell.
Rendal still fails but Nauthiz makes the save with the extra +6
Dan, what does the sacred bonus cover? -Drew
DM every d20 roll you make
Yngvar the not so very tall d20+10=13 d20-2=13 d20-2=0 d20+1=8 d20+1=18 d20+3=6 Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:41:34 AM
Fortitude 13 (+2 sacred bonus)
Know(nature) 13 Listen 8 (+2 vs orcs) Search 0 (Where was the wolf dragged?) Spot 18 (+2 vs orcs) Survival 6 (+2 vs orcs)
Using his skills to the best of his ability, "Thanks Garrett. I know I'm not very good at this sort of thing yet. I'll prove my worth in battle."
Night Creeps d20+20=28 d20+20=37 d20+24=41 Thursday July 26th, 2007 9:31:00 PM
Garrett takes the first watch with Aiden. Then Yanosh takes the deepest night and Nauthiz and Rendal being awoken for the early morning watch. At least that is the plan. The first part of the night is long. The march wears on tired muscles and the cold wants desperately to find a hold upon relaxing muscles.
The sky is clear and the stars are out, which affords some visual acuity for those not blessed by greater racial vision. Shadows play all over though and the weary imagination can play many tricks. Finally the first shit ends and Yanosh takes his lone vigil in front of the three shelters. Behind and to his right, Garrett, Bohdi, Squork, Nauthiz and his wolf sleep. Directly behind Yanosh sleeps Heyoka, Fisher and Rendal. behind and to the left of yanosh sleeps Aiden, his wolf and Yngvar. The entrances to the shelters all point west and towards the open mountain. Yanosh stands about 20' from them gazing out across the snow swept landscape.
Time passes slowly under the majesty of Burfell and the great open sky and then a sound finds Yanosh's ears. Something tramples through the snow beyond his vision. It is heavy of step and fairly close, but not within his darkvision sight.
listen check DC 28 Highlight to display spoiler: {and ever so faintly yanosh hears much softer foot falls in the snow leading the heavier ones.} listen check DC 37 Highlight to display spoiler: {and ever so faintly yanosh hears much softer foot falls in the snow leading the heavier ones.} listen check DC 41 Highlight to display spoiler: {and ever so faintly yanosh hears much softer foot falls in the snow leading the heavier ones.}
Aiden d20=16 d20=19 Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:55:15 PM
Aiden has a brief shiver, but seems to have comfortably found a good position to sleep.
As had become habit for him of late, he, prior to his sleep but following his guard duty, attempted to 'sink' into the oneness of his surroundings. It was an exercise that, for a brief moment earlier on the journey, enabled him to understand his wolven companion. This is not to say that he expected anything special to happen, but the clearing of his mind (especially given recent events and the hunt for Skalti) would be VERY necessary for the near future.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20+1=15 Friday July 27th, 2007 10:47:42 AM
Listen 15 (+2 vs orcs) (Yngvar hasn't cleaned his ears since his annual bath last spring.)
Yngvar should have pointed out that since he only sleeps 4 hours a night the undead always attack then.
Sorry Yanosh, I hope you don't have your brains eaten.
Nauthiz'Ull Friday July 27th, 2007 12:05:44 PM
Sleeps fitfully as visions of the Bloodpack, the Ice Wall and Frigga's choice flash through his head.
Garrett [Sub Drew] Friday July 27th, 2007 12:07:12 PM
Remains asleep as his dreams are filled with the upcoming battle, the destruction of the Bevroren Doden, the reclamation of the Shield of Domi and his God's personal blessing.
Posting Report [week of 7.16-20 / Drew] Friday July 27th, 2007 12:27:47 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of July 16 - July 20 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........*...x...x...x...+ Bohdi-Kup............*...o...x...+...+ Garrett-Chris.........*...x...o...x...x Aiden-Paul............*...x...x...x...x Neco-James..........+...+...+..+...+ Yanosh-Edd..........*...x...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru...........*...x...x...x...x Heyoka-Shelia......*...x...x...x...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...*...x...x...x...x Rendal-???............*...x...o...x...o
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --DM did not post through the weekend and on Monday on account to his travels. --Neco is on walkabout, most likely permanently and DanK has written her out of the story. --Kup (Bohdi) is hitting some stressful and burdening times in the real world so he has requested a temporary leave of absence for at least a month. --DanK posted for Friday's post on the following Monday, again assumed from his travel delays, but most people posted early Monday before his official Monday post was sent.
Yanosh--AC20--HP44/44 d20+3=5 d20+4=23 Friday July 27th, 2007 1:03:55 PM
Hearing the heavy steps Yanosh rises from his watch place. Calling into the night in a loud voice, to awaken his comrades, "Come to Yanosh Ye filth of the Wold. Let skill of arms end this maddness.Come to arms."
His axe flashes in the star light as Yanosh braces for combat. His eyes pierce the darkness where his hearing cannot.
Listen=2+1+2(Sacred)=5 (deaf as a stone tonight, only hope was a nat 20 anyhow) Spot=19+2+2(sacred)=23 (but verry good vision)
Rendal Saturday July 28th, 2007 9:20:33 AM
Rendal wakes from sleep.
"We knew he would come at night."
Rendal starts putting on his armor.
The Western Slope Round 1 Saturday July 28th, 2007 9:22:27 PM
Yanosh calls out a warning and grips hs axe and shield tightly in expectation of attack. he does not need to wait long. lumbering up the slope at him is an enormous elk and a slim full sixed wolf. the swarf immediately notices the vacant eye sockets, the ic clinging to the fur and the slack jaws of both creatures. The elk is Large and powerful looking, in life it would have been a majestic creature indeed, now it is but a mockery of its former self.
Inside the tents, the rest of the praty is roused from slumber and get to thier feet quickly and grab for thier weapons. Rendal begins donning his armor.
The Elk is about 20' from the dwarf and the wolf just slightly further away, coming up the slope in relentless fashion. Coming from somewhere in the darkness down the slope of the mountianside everyone can hear a ghostly out of tune harmony being played on frozen strings by a cold dead hand.
When attacking from the far right of a creature, the attacker gains higher ground. +1 to hit
map emailed use coordinates
Enemies: Undead Wolf AC ? unwounded Undead Elk AC ? unwounded
Yngvar the not so very tall Sunday July 29th, 2007 10:52:52 AM
"Aiden! Wake up!" Yngvar shouts. Grabbing his armor he begins donning it.
"Maybe if I stop sleeping altogether ..." he mumbles to himself.
DM Breastplate will take 40 rounds to put on correctly or 10 rounds to put on quickly
Rendal Sunday July 29th, 2007 11:52:12 AM
Taking a pause while putting on his armor Rendal gathers in his singing voice and sings out.
"Though evil walks this night, We will fight for what is right, to arms my friends to fight, Good shall triumph and shine light into the ever night."
Perform Inspire courage 17 plus 11= 28 DM note roll was from private email before.
Heyoka Sunday July 29th, 2007 11:56:21 AM
While she helps Rendal into his armor, she growls lowly at Fisher, how silently pads out into the night, to stand by Yanosh, facing the undead beasts.
DM If Fisher is being commanded to performa trick, you need to make a handle animal roll vs the DC please
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46) d20=13 d8=3 Sunday July 29th, 2007 12:14:39 PM
With a start (and snort), Aiden wakes up. Rolling to his side, he quickly grabs his axe, and heads outside to ready himself for the upcoming battle.
Mumbling to himself about the need to see in the dark, Aiden barks out towards the tent, "Bohdi, Light quickly..."
He looked about for Yanosh to see how to best work himself with the dwarf to engage these creatures. "Yanosh, Defensive until the others are ready and can see..."
(OOC: map is having problems with my computer (or vice versa)..that is why I'll try to work off of Yanosh for now)
Yanosh---AC20---HP44/44 Sunday July 29th, 2007 4:28:43 PM
Yanosh moves to his left at an angle to Q28. Trying to draw the creatures away from the tents if they charge him. "There is an Undead elk and wolf out here. And I hear the soon to die Skalti." Yanosh waves his axe trying to draw the elk and wolf his way. "Haaw beast haaw,Over here. Come to Yanosh and let him put you out of your misery."
Knowing that he is hard to rush or charge Yanosh braces for a rush at any time while he moves. Never really lifting his feet or moving too fast to trip over unseen objects. Shield up and ready Yanosh knows it is his only true protection from the elk. But the wolf on the other hand must be delt with quickly.
(OoC Question to Dm can Yanosh see Skalti and the other two undead? Or are they hidden or too high? If he can then he will call out their possitons to his commrades.) DM The others are not visible
Yanosh Sunday July 29th, 2007 4:33:13 PM
(OoC note to Aiden Yanosh moved from T25.)
Rendal Sunday July 29th, 2007 5:33:05 PM
Hey Just to let you know.
Add +1 to attack and damage to your rolls from my song.
+1 to moral and Fear saves as well.
Garrett (HP: 39/39, AC: 19) d20+12=19 d20+6=17 Sunday July 29th, 2007 10:36:10 PM
(Back from vacation, thanks for subbing Drew. I will be caught up shortly)
Garrett stands quickly at Yanosh's call, and pulls his shield and sword. Thankful that he is able to sleep in his armor, he tries to quickly assess the situation.
he calls out to the group in their different tents. "Front line combatants, form a defensive line upon Yanosh. Everyone else, get behind them and support the front line, and keep your eyes peeled for additional threats. When someone gets a chance, let's get some light in the area. Try not to use any big spells on the cannon fodder, save it for the real threats."
After a heartbeat, Garrett adds to his speech in a yell. "Come forth Skalti you coward. Face your destiny and be done with it. If all you can do is sing off key, you may as well surrender now, and save us all the trouble."
Yngvar the not so very tall Monday July 30th, 2007 9:49:27 AM
"Save some for me!" Yngvar, struggling with his armor, calls after Aiden.
Aiden (altered) Monday July 30th, 2007 9:52:53 AM
ooc: I have to alter (slightly) since the map does work now (my computer is being a )($*#)*( The move and vocal parts (since simultaneous) are the same...He shifts over to U27 along with his little sister.
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46] d20+6=10 d20+6=24 Monday July 30th, 2007 11:10:03 AM
Hearing Yanosh sound an alarm that the Bevroren Doden are advancing, Nauth jumps from his sleeping sack and begins to rummage through his things. Grabbing three vials with a similar tooth-shaped stopper, Nauth kneels before his ulf companion and asks her to open her mouth; he pulls the stopper of one with his teeth and drains the contents down her throat.
Nauth then straps on his magical quiver and pulls up his right sleeve to its elbow before exiting the tent.
"Come girl." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am sure that will expend all of my actions. Move - V20 Handle Animal - 10 Handle Animal - 24
DM I just saw you didn't get the map and I sent it. Nauthiz, Heyoka and Aiden are all in different tents. feel free to repost before tonight
Aiden and Heyoka Please Note you DO NOT have the potions
Post edited to reflect my knowledge now that I have the map. -Drew
Bohdi Run by DM Monday July 30th, 2007 1:51:37 PM
Bohdi steps from the shelter and just to the just to the south casting as he does so. An area of light appears some 40' infront of the gnome. [Dancing Lights to intersection N-O/23-24]
Yanosh--AC20---HP44/44 d20+12=25 d20+7=20 d20+6=20 d10+6=11 d10+6=15 Monday July 30th, 2007 3:42:45 PM
Yanosh readies for the first one to charge. Waving his axe to get the attention of the undead elk and wolf. Hoping that it gives the others time to get ready and a flanking attack.
When the first of the undead get close enough Yanosh strikes twice.
If the elk charges then Yanosh will step to the left and strike with his axe.
Hit AC 25 dmg 11 hit AC 20 dmg 15
If elk charges then Hit AC 20 dmg 15
OoC disregaurd d20+6 roll was a mistake.
Heyoka Monday July 30th, 2007 7:08:42 PM
Annoyed at these night intrusions, finishes helping Rendal with his armor, then proceeds to her own.
Rendal d20=11 Monday July 30th, 2007 8:45:41 PM
While singing Rendal keeps putting on his armor.
11+11= 22 perform check.
If I still need to make perform checks as I put on armor
The Western Slope Round 2 d20+10=30 d20+10=25 d8+7=11 d20+8=16 Monday July 30th, 2007 9:41:24 PM
Yanosh moves a few paces to his left and readies for the inevitable attack. Rendall's voice comes from the shelter he is in, and rings clearly over the night sky and mountain side. As the bard does so he starts to pull on his chain shirt. It will be secure in 4 more rounds. heyoka moves to help but finds there is very little she can do in the way of help with the armor. http://www.d20srd.org/srd/equipment/armor.htm#gettingIntoAndOutOfArmor
Heyoka calls for Fisher to move outside and the bear grunts and disappears through the shelter exit. [handle Animal 30]
Garrett calls out an attack plan and also to Skalti to show himself. He arms himself and prepares to move into the night.
Bohdi steps out and casts his Dancing Lights spell. the immediate area springs to light revealing the hideous mockeries of life in the elk and great wolf.
Yngvar begins donning his breastplate armor.
Nauthiz goes into his pack and retrieves a potion and administers it to his ulf. A sparkle ripples across the ulf's fangs and then is gone from sight, though the magic remains. Move action to retrieve potion, standard action to administer potion. Note Nauthiz does not have the other potions out yet
Aiden moves outside to begin forming a line with Yanosh, his wolf on his heels.
The elk lurks across the snow at Yanosh, closing with the dwarf and bringing its still considerable rack to bear. [Hit Yanosh AC 25 dmg 11] Yanosh's axe cuts deep and cleaves through dead sinew and frozen muscle. In eire silence the beast accepts the blow without register.
The Wolf moves on Aiden and the slack and broken jaws come alive at the last instant, but the ranger defty blocks with his axe. [Hit Aiden AC 16 miss]
From the north, a pair of black skinned and wind torn orcs close quickly and quietly from the darkness. Both pull up, as if waiting for something however.
From the dark just down slope slips another figure. the light seems to flee from it, as it passes through the Dancing Lights area. A lute, battered and broken in one hand and a ice jagged short sword in the other. Pointing a fingeer of death and decay at Yanosh, Skalti whispers across the wind. Yanosh hears in his mind the bards smooth voice touchy with the high rings of insanity. A dwarf and an elf step into a restaraunt and sit at the table. The waitress asks if she could take their order. The Dwarf says. "I'll take a 24oz steak. Rare. With a Green Gnomish." The Waitress says, "And the vegetable?" The Dwarf looks at the elf and growls, "He'll have the same!" Yanosh Will Save DC 17 failure you fall prone in a hideous fit of laughter. http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/hideousLaughter.htm
Enemies: Undead Wolf AC ? unwounded Undead Elk AC 25 or less wounded B1 AC ? unwounded B2 AC ? unwounded Skalti AC ? unwounded
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 39/39) Monday July 30th, 2007 10:06:29 PM
Active Spells: Magic Weapon, +1 Att/Dam, 50 rounds.
Garrett moves 20' to T23, and then casts Magic Weapon upon his longsword.
Garrett calls out to his companions, "Skalti is the most dangerous, followed by the black skinned undead. Do not face them without greater numbers. try and form a defensive line so that they must face our warriors first. Try and move towards Yanosh, and set up on him."
Rendal d20=13 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 12:18:57 AM
Seeing Yanosh fall over and knowing the spell that was cast.
Rendal motions to assist Yanosh and moves over to V28. "This way my friends we need to help Yanosh."
Once Rendal hits V28 at his full movement he starts to Rhyme
"Tis not funny He is a big dummy for not but bones he is in this white light I will reveal his sight this very night."
Counter song 30 foot Radius Perform Check 13+11= 24
Aiden (AC 19 (21) Hp 46) d20=11 d20=18 d20=13 d8=2 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 8:38:45 AM
can Aiden's wolf (since wolves do pack tactics) perform an Aid Another maneuver?
If so:
Aiden growls a command to his pack sister, who then darts in for a feint. (attack = 11 + 2 = 13 Aid Another, add to AC)
If not:
Aiden knowing and fearing that his lupine companion would be infected if it struck the cursed creatures, growls a command, ordering her back, towards Bohdi.
Then Aiden attacks the creature, his muscles straining as he sought, again, to get rid of the creature quickly. The orken double bladed axe was designed for finesse as well as power. But this creature, being the undead with strange powers that seemed to resist many but his most powerful blows, needed to be dispatched, and so finesse was thrown to the winds.
(hopefully I did the favored enemy correctly this time...sorry about the last mistake)
(OOC: FOLKS, DON'T FORGET THE SACRED BONUS!!! Aiden is neutral (tends to good), but we do have good people in the group!!!)
Nauthiz'Ull [AC 19 HP 46/46] Tuesday July 31st, 2007 8:53:12 AM
Knowing that he must get outside and begin to lay down fire to keep the creatures at bay, Nauth quickly kneels down to his gear and begins to search; he removes two glass flasks of a fiery liquid and stuffs them into one of his pouches containing three other vials.
"Here is our time to rid Burfell and Celsiun of this infernal bard." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ transfer 2 alchemist fires to pouch containing Shield of Faith, Prot from Arrows and Cat's Grace potions.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday July 31st, 2007 10:24:14 AM
"Wait! Wait! Save some for me!"
Heyoka Tuesday July 31st, 2007 1:42:03 PM
After struggling into her own armor on by herself, she makes her way outside, completely disggruntled.
Finding herself behind Yanosh, and Fisher waiting right outside waiting for her, she strides up to the left of the stocky warrior, and glares out into the dark.
"Not funny." She all but mumbles "Close your eyes, all," then says something under her breath. <FLARE> (At the beasts in front, 40' away)
Yanosh--AC20--HP33/44 d20+7=27 d20+12=30 d20+7=15 d10+6=11 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 3:53:30 PM
"HAHA Skalti. Funny joke but your entire existence is a joke." Yanosh swings chopping at the Elk. His axe easily bites into the elk on his first swing.
WIll Save 27 (NAT 20 suck ice Skalti) Hit Ac 30 dmg 11 Hit AC 15
Western Slope Round 3 d20+2=19 d20+2=14 5d6(1+6+1+2+5)=15 d20+9=26 d20+7=23 d4+4=8 d6=5 d4+4=7 d6=5 d20+8=21 d20+6=18 d8+7=10 d20+2=17 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 5:51:04 PM
Garrett exits the shelter and casts a spell upon his long sword, the blade glows briefly as it is infused with magic. The cleric calls out the order of danger as he sees it, with Skalti firmly on the top of the list.
Rendal skips the armor as a task that would take too long and heads out into the lit night. Cutting slightly south he takes up a position and starts reciting in hopes to combat any bardic powers Skalti may bring to bear on the group.
Aiden (Handle animal 9 needs to get a DC 20) brings his axe into the dead wolf with a great arc. Bone, muscle and frozen tissue are torn through and foul crystals explode from the wound. The dead wolf seems to take no notice and attacks again.
Nauth puts a pair of alchemical fires into his belt pouch in preparation to exit the shelter. His wolf whines slightly at the exit, her nose detecting the foul stench of death and decay outside.
Yngvar continues to work with his Breastplate armor.
Heyoka too, abadons the idea of taking the needed 10 rounds to properly fit her armor and heads out where Fisher stands. About 10' behind Aiden and a good 30' from Yanosh and the great elk he battles. A spell is worded and a bright flash goes off before the elk's eyes.
Bohdi's eyes go a bit wide seing the pair of frozen horrors only about a dozen feet away. Poiting just to their right, he sends a small bead of flame which expands some 50' later into a sphere of fire. [Cast Fireball to B1 and B2] he then quickly heads south to a safer position near Fisher and Heyoka.
Yanosh keeps his mind to his task, dismembering undead until they fall down and stop moving. Skalti's spell is overcome. The dwarven axe cleave the head from the elk, but still it remains upright, rearing back to now strike with massive ice encrusted hooves. The second strike just skips off the hardened icy hide.
Skalti's face splits into a terrible grin, "Why Garrett you flatter me." He motions towards the cleric of Domi and shrieks, "Kill him!" Skalti skirts to the north, as both of the blackened horrors come at Garrett. Garrett finds himself very quickly surrounded by the vile undead things. A hoary frost covers each of them and Garrett can feel the supernatural cold pulsating from them. Their eyes glint with malevolent intelligence and hatred. [B1 attacks Garrett hit AC 26 dmg 8+5 Cold] [B2 attacks Garrett hit AC 23 dmg 7+5 Cold] Garrett feels his very soul pulled from his body, the experience is excruciating and leaves him feeling hollow and weak. Almost as frightening, is some of the damage from the fireball Bohdi cast, heals as the clerics life energies pour into the foul undead beasts.
Garrett -2 on all skill checks and ability checks, attack rolls and saving throws. -10 hit points to current and maximum potential -2 effective level (whenever the creature's level is used in a die roll or calculation, reduce it by one for each negative level). Lose access to two spells as if she had cast her highest-level, currently available spell. (If she has more than one spell at her highest level, she chooses which she loses.) In addition, when next preparing spells or you get two less spell slot at the highest spell level.
Skalti casts a spell and his form seems to dissapate slightly. [Spellcraft DC 17]Highlight to display spoiler: {Blur} The Elk strikes Yanosh, the hooves slamming down on him [Hit AC 21 dmg 10] The Flare spell seems to have had no effect on the creature [Fort Save 17]
The wolf again misses Aiden, be it from the distraction or the rangers natural defenses it is hard to say. But Aiden does know it is difficult to get an animal to attack the undead. [Hit AC 16 miss]
Enemies: Undead Wolf AC ? seriously Wounded Undead Elk AC 25 or less seriously wounded B1 AC ? seriously wounded B2 AC ? seriously wounded Skalti AC ? unwounded
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 48/50 Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Animals will not engage undead unless a second TRICK slot is spent. This would apply to oozes as well. Please make a handle animal check for companions to attack, defend or whatever. DC's are listed in PHB under Handle Animal
Please list AC and HP in title of Post
Garrett (AC:19, HP: 4/29) d20=6 2d6(2+6)=8 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 8:28:11 PM
Garrett -2 on all skill checks and ability checks, attack rolls and saving throws. -10 hit points to current and maximum potential -2 effective level (whenever the creature's level is used in a die roll or calculation, reduce it by one for each negative level).
Active Spells: Magic Weapon, +1 Att/Dam, 50 rounds.
Garrett cries out to his companions as he nears death. "When they suck the life force from you, they use it to heal and make themselves stronger. No matter what happens, make sure Skalti does not survive."
Garrett backs up 5' to T22 and attempts to turn the creatures, realizing that he has little chance of survival.
Turn Check: 10 (6+2+2)-- able to turn undead as high as 5 hd.
Turning damage: 15 (8+5+2)-- able to turn a total of 15hd of undead
Garrett d20=18 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 9:44:06 PM
Hero point reroll for turning check
Turning check: 22 (18+2+2) turn as high as 9hd undead
Still 15HD total.
DM Daniel k Tuesday July 31st, 2007 10:23:44 PM
DM Note I am not going to be able to post until Saturday sorry for the break in a battle
Heyoka Tuesday July 31st, 2007 11:35:25 PM
Truly pissed off, she hops on Fisher's back quietly, and Fisher runs towards the walking skelly at her behest, avoiding the Elk (to P24.)Once the bear stops, she sets off Flaming Sphere, to hit Skalti in the gut, dead on. (Flaming Sphere sent to O19-LOS.)
Rendal d20=7 Wednesday August 1st, 2007 2:07:32 AM
Watching the battle to see where he is most needed.
Rendal has no idea what was cast (14 spell check)since he was focusing on the orc creatures he saw as he left his tent.
He sings out a stimulating tune to catch the orcs attentions.
Cast hypnotic pattern at B2 and B1 so as to not effect his allies. Center on S 20.
CDM Jerry Wednesday August 1st, 2007 7:28:48 AM
Uh Oh. Two weeks in a row with no report done. ;)
Do I have to dock a half a xp point? Didn't think so.
Post the report and send a copy to me at gericko@gmail.com
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46:Divine Favor] d20+16=36 Wednesday August 1st, 2007 7:31:07 AM
Finally prepared for the fight the ranger pulls up his right sleeve to his elbow and looks down upon the visage of Frig'Isa staring back up at him. For the briefest of moments nauth closes his eyes and is flooded with a millieu of memories that are gone just as quick as they came.
With a rumble in his chest he calls out: "Frigga, guide my shots as we take down this abomination for the last time."
As Nauth strides out of the tent he draws his bow and nocks an arrow, scanning the scene for the biggest threat. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Activate Brahmah's Tattoo of Divine Favor [2 of 3 uses per day remaining] draws bow and arrow from efficient quiver spot- 36 NAT20! [10 + 4 favored enemy + 2 sacred bonus]
Active Effects Divine Favor - 10/10 rounds
Posting Report Week of 7.23-27 [Drew] Wednesday August 1st, 2007 9:00:16 AM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of July 23 - July 27 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...x Bohdi-Kup............o...o...o...o...+ Garrett-Chris.........x...x...o...x...x Aiden-Paul............x...x...o...x...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...x...o...x...x...x Yanosh-Edd..........x...o...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru...........x...o...x...x...x Heyoka-Shelia......x...x...x...o...x Rendal-Jim............x...x...x...x...x
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Kup (Bohdi) is hitting some stressful and burdening times in the real world so he has requested a temporary leave of absence for at least a month. --DanK has decided to post for Kup/Bohdi through the battle as it is going to be a BIG one.
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday August 1st, 2007 10:30:36 AM
"Stupid buckles," Yngvar mutters to himself.
YanoshAC20--HP23/44 d20+12=18 d20+7=15 d20+4=12 d20+3=6 Wednesday August 1st, 2007 1:31:00 PM
Grunting in pain as the hooves strike him Yanosh swings his axe again. Both swings of his axe are knocked away by the flashing and smashing hooves.
Unable to see where everyone is or hear beyond his own fight Yanosh calls out, "Make sure no one is by themselves." Knowing that to be sepreated from the group meens sure death and even being turned into one of the undead. How much Skalti would just love to have one of them under his control.
Hit AC 18 Hit AC 15 Spot (members where abouts) 12 listen (hear others call for help) 6
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday August 2nd, 2007 9:46:50 AM
Fingers moving as fast as they can, "Come on, Come on."
Yanosh--AC20--HP23/44 Thursday August 2nd, 2007 11:54:23 AM
As the DM gets up and leaves the table Yanosh grabs his dice and starts spinning them listlessly. Dragging the bowl of chips closer he starts silently crunching them. Swallowing a mouthfull Yanosh looks around for his Dr. Pepper that he usually keeps close. And starts whistling "Hi HO".
Heyoka d20=18 Thursday August 2nd, 2007 1:55:41 PM
Aiming for the Dr Pepper in Yanosh's hands, Heyoka swishes a mini marshmallow into the can, just before it reaches his lips.
"For the extra sugar, of course." <wink, wink>
Aiden d20=2 d20=20 d8=1 Friday August 3rd, 2007 8:48:43 AM
With a grunt, Aiden again tries to get his wolf companion to help in fighting the unnatural creature. Unfortunately, the wolf, fearing the unnatural behavior of the larger undead being, stood back.
Again swinging with his axe, lacking finesse, but going with straight power, Aiden strikes the undead wolf...
Handle Animal: 2 (away from home on vacation with missus...don't have sheet in front of me, but I KNOW my bonuses aren't +18)
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 3rd, 2007 10:06:56 AM
The Paladin-come-Ranger is begining to think he needs to revisit his armor issue.
Yanosh Friday August 3rd, 2007 11:47:19 AM
Yanosh watchs as the small marshmallow lands in his can. Yanosh tips it to his lips and swallows a big drink and the diminutive sweet. Smacking his lips Yanosh lifts an eye brow as he contemplates the taste results.
Still waiting for the Dm yanosh thinks of his next move to rid them of the undead. Should he do something dangerous and crazy? Or just do as he has been. Time will tell.
Rendal Friday August 3rd, 2007 2:22:48 PM
"Geez you know this is the longest spell I have ever cast." Making more gestures to make the spell happen. "Did I cast slow or freeze"
:)
Yngvar the not so very tall Saturday August 4th, 2007 10:24:49 AM
Yngvar hopes to have his armor on by the time the Storyguide returns.
DM Saturday August 4th, 2007 12:13:46 PM
will post tonight thank you for your patiance. evone might want to take a quick moment to say good bye to Garrett :)
Garrett Saturday August 4th, 2007 2:03:45 PM
Garrett taps on the table, waiting for the DM to return and kill him. "I wonder what I should play next he thinks to himself. Perhaps we need another Ranger."
Then calling over to Yngvar. "You know, the battle will be long over by the time you get all that crap on. You may want to consider grabbing your sword and getting out of the tent. Unless it's a more glorious death to die in your tent because you couldn't possibly get your armor on in time. Just a thought." He says as he smiles at the normally wishing for a fight warrior.
Yanosh--AC20--HP23/44 Saturday August 4th, 2007 3:06:48 PM
"You know Garrett I really thought I would have died before you. But have faith you aint gone yet," Yanosh calls over to Garrett.
Western Slope Round 4 d20+5=11 Heyoka's Flaming Sphere attack d10+3=10 Yanosh's Damage d20+9=28 d4+4=7 d6=4 d20+9=14 3d4(3+2+4)+3=12 Saturday August 4th, 2007 7:16:23 PM
Garrett stands firm despite the powerful assault. He may not survive the next few moments, but his last act would be to help his wunjos. The power of Domi flows through the cleric, still chosen, still blessed he most definitely is. The call is answered and both of the creatures that had just so gravely wounded him, flee into the night.
Heyoka moves to R/24 only a 30' and still able to cast a spell and avoid Attacks of Opp from opponents. Fisher is right behind her and a flaming sphere appears in hre hand, which is immediately launched at Skalti. The dark man smiles, shifting slightly as the flame passes just to his left. "Pitiful elf." He cackles at her. Rendall casts Hypnotic Pattern, Hoping to catch the two undead near Garrett in the magical snare. S/20 Yngvar continues to strap on armor. He still knows he has a very long way to go. Aidens' axe tears through the wolf, toppling the creature to the snow in a pile of death. Frozen tissue sprays from the impact, scattering with a breaking glass like sound across the frozen scape.
Yanosh's first strike cleaves deeply into the headless elk. [i]DM's listed AC is what the players know, note the elk was 25 or less and is now listed at 18 or less.. I rolled Yanosh's damage More tissue and ice like innards spill from the headless elk, but still it rears and bucks, threatening the dwarf with its powerful and sharp hooves. The dwarf can easily see all of his companions and hear them as well. The dead attack in utter silence, save for the shrill cries of Skalti across the mountainside.
Nauthiz`Ull exits the shelter and enters the fray, quickly processing where everyone is and he activates the elaborate tattoo down his one arm.
Bohdi raises his hands and with an incantation sends three white bolts of energy into Skalti. [Cast Magic Missile Dmg 12]
They will not save you cursed one!" Skalti spits with rage. The creature closes quickly upon Garrett and strikes. The cleric starts to bring his shield around, but too slowly and he knows it. The wicked claw passes just in front of the defense and catches him where the shoulder meets the neck. Blood sprays in a great fountain from the wound and spins Garrett completely around. "And Now you are mine to play with." Skalti fixes his eyes upon Nauthiz'Ull. The grin splayed across his blackened and dead face literally is from ear to ear and sends the rangers flesh crawling. [Skalti Hit AC 28 Dmg 7 +4 Cold Plus -1 level which induces -5HP]
The elk wordlessly continues its pressing attack upon Yanosh. This time the dwarf is fast enough and the hooves go wide.
important note FISHER the bear is at S/24. I forgot to move him on the MAP sent, but he is at S/24
Enemies: Undead Wolf DEAD Undead Elk AC 18 or less critically wounded B1 AC ? seriously wounded Turned B2 AC ? seriously wounded Turned Skalti AC ? unwounded blurred spell 20% any hit misses. 01-20
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 47/50 Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Garrett (dead) Saturday August 4th, 2007 8:07:33 PM
Garrett sees Skalti approach him, and knows his time is short. "You may kill me Skalti, but your cursed existence ends this night also."
Then Garrett quickly calls to his companions. "Succeed where I have failed Wunjo's. Recover the Shield of Domi, and may his favor always be present with you. Do not let me walk the walk of the dead my friends. Burn my body and let my ashes fly to the heavens."
Garrett tries to parry Skalti's swing, but knows he is too wounded and too slow to take this opponent alone. As the Wold fades to black, he sees his mother. "Hello Mother. I am home" he mumbles as he falls lifeless to the ground.
Yngvar the not so very tall Sunday August 5th, 2007 11:04:11 AM
"Don't worry Garrett, I'm coming!" Yngvar calls not realizing he has fallen. This armor thing is taking forever.
Yanosh--AC18--HP23/44 d20+12=26 d10+5=15 Sunday August 5th, 2007 3:02:35 PM
"GARRETT!!!!" Yanosh crys out. Yanosh's shield hits the snow as his left hand flashes for his battle axe. His Axe slices through the air and into the undead creature before him.
If the elk falls Yanosh will charge Skalti with both axes in his hands.
OoC Yanosh will run around the left side Heyoka to R22. I know he will not get a charge attack. And only one attack due to droping shield and drawing his other axe. New AC is listed in header.
DM Can't quite get to R/22 with a 20' move. I'm sending you to R/24
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46:Divine Favor] d20+16=28 d100+10=29 d6+6=12 Sunday August 5th, 2007 8:25:59 PM
Something washes over Nauth with an intense heat; he does not even consider its source. The heat flares into his cheeks and sweat begins to bead, before freezing and falling off, on his brow. His stomach does somersaults and his step is halted in mid-air.
There is shouting, there is cursing and there is a loud, unshakable pounding in his ears. His wunjo crumples to the ground, a pile of flesh and steel.
"GARRETT!!!"
Nauth has no idea what happened next, just blurs of memories which included a vial in his pouches and flames exploding in front of him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Remove alchemist fire from pouch.
Ranged Attack (BAB 8 +4DEX +2Sacred +1Luck +1PBS ) - 28 Percentile (Hero Point used for +10%) - 29% HIT Damage (d6 +1PBS +1 Divine Favor +4Favored Enemy) - 12
Heyoka Sunday August 5th, 2007 9:09:39 PM
Screaming in her rage, she stands still, the wind whipper her coat and hair around her. Carefully, she directs the flaming shphere towards the Thing that just dropped Garrett.
She had no love for the leader of this group, but for him to be defiled in this way slams home just what is poisoning Mother. She will keep attacking the Walking Thing named Skalti until it is cinders.
Fisher is at her back, guarding her. He has seen this before, and know what to do.
DM Please make a ranged touch attack with the flaming sphere and roll a % for the blur chance to miss
Rendal AC 15+4 =19 d20=6 d8=4 Sunday August 5th, 2007 9:23:42 PM
Seeing Garrett fall Rendal moves to try and heal him. Cast curelight wounds 4 points.
Move to U24 cast defensively Concentration roll 6+8 =14 Fighting defensively adding 4 ac to armorclass Bringing shield from back to left hand.
DM Does the +8 include the sacred bonus +2 and your own +1 morale bonus from the singing in round 1?
Aiden d20=17 d8=1 Monday August 6th, 2007 11:18:08 AM
With Yanosh turning to run for Garrett, Aiden steps into the elk's attack pattern (ooc: trying to prevent an attack of opportunity by moving into the elk's way)
And with that he strikes at the dread creature...(OOC: JUST in case it has 18 points and Yanosh's 15 last round aren't enough)
To hit: 25 (same stuff as in prior round including power attack)
Damage: 1 (again!!) + 16 = 17
IF Yanosh had killed the elk, Aiden then will turn and charge at Skaldi (assuming same rolls apply.)
OOC: DSL went down Friday...*sigh*
Yanosh d20+12=32 d20+12=17 d10+5=12 d20+7=14 Monday August 6th, 2007 3:30:15 PM
OoC Yanosh was running does he not increase his movement to 40'? If not thats cool I will follow the DMs ruling. OH and I cant go to R24 Heyoka is at R24 I'll take Q24.
If the undead elk does not fall Yanosh swings both axes at it. He will deal with this thing before he kills Skalti.
War Axe hit AC 32 (NAT20) crit threat failed. DMG to elk 12
Battle Axe hit AC 12 (didnt take enough off for the Battle axe to hit) Miss.
If the Elk is dead then he will move to Q24(Unless DM alows his run to next to Skalti) :-)
Yanosh my man, you already went this round. :)
Rendal Monday August 6th, 2007 8:21:29 PM
"Garret hold on my friend."
As he contiunes to run toward Garret.
Western Slope Round 5 d6+2=4 d100=2 3d4(3+2+1)+3=9 d20+9=29 d20+9=22 2d4(3+2)+8=13 2d6(2+6)=8 d4=3 Monday August 6th, 2007 8:41:10 PM
Garrett's Wold fades to black, he sees his mother. "Hello Mother. I am home" he mumbles as he falls lifeless to the ground.
Yngvar calls calls out some reassurance to the cleric, not knowing the damage is already done.
Yanosh's shield hits the snow as his left hand flashes for his battle axe. His Axe slices through the air and into the undead creature before him. The elk is cut down in pieces and collapses. Yanosh moves by the pile and towards Skalti.
Nauth pulls and throws an Alchemical fire at Skalti. It hits and explodes in brilliant orange fire.
Heyoka Screaming in her rage, hurls another sphere of fire at the undead creature. This one hits him and hisses across his blackened skin. Fisher remains on her hell ready to defend her should she come under direct attack.
Rendal moves to try and heal him. Cast curelight wounds 4 points. The spell pours into the clerics body but there is no outward sign it did any good.
Aiden moves to Skalti And strikes at the dread creature... For Yanosh had finished the elk before moving off. The axe appears as if it will strike, but the blur spell over him causes Aiden's mark to be just wide. rolled the % and ended up with a 2
Bohdi draws his wand and sends another three missiles into Skalti. [Damage 9]
By now, the once powerful looking wight, has more flesh lying about charred on the ground about his bones then he has still on them. In a matter of moments the group has all but destroyed the creature. "OH but it is not over yet!" he shrills. Skalti steps towards the wounded dwarf. "Even if you kill me I shall have my revenge!" Yanosh now knows what Garret was against. Skalti moves with lightning speed, stepping close to Yanosh and bringing his fist in hard. It catches Yanosh at the base of his throat. A deep WHUMP! is heard by everyone.
It is soon followed by a sickening crack and blood foaming gurgle from Yanosh as a pink fountain erupts from his mouth. Wounds vanish upon Skalti and black ice leeches across the dwarf's face as he falls backwards into the snow. [Hit AC 29 crit AC 22 Dmg 13+8Cold +2 negative levels resulting in -10HP.]
Enemies: Undead Wolf DEAD Undead Elk DEAD B1 AC ? seriously wounded turned B2 AC ? seriously wounded turned Skalti AC ? seriouly wounded blurred spell 20% any hit misses. 01-20
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 46/50 Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46) d20=17 d8=6 d100=32 Monday August 6th, 2007 9:49:54 PM
OOC: PEOPLE DON'T FORGET THE SACRED BONUS!@!!
Aiden, seeing others fall before him was close to entering a level of rage that he had seen quite a few of the non-human tuskers would reach during battle.
"Yngvar You FOOOL!!! We need you NOW!!!" Aiden yelled. "You want your glorious DEATH? Now's a good time!!!"
With that he swung his axe, again striving for the mighty hit.
wasn't sure if I should roll the incorporeal: rolled 32 DM not incorporeal but a blur spell he has up...nice hit
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46/Divine Favor] d20+14=23 d100=63 d8+9=10 d8+9=13 d6=3 Monday August 6th, 2007 11:39:11 PM
"Girl, defend Garret!" Nauth steps forward just enough to see the unnatural assailant all-the-while drawing his bow from the magical quiver at his side. He produces an arrow as well and lets loose a deadly shot.
"Do not let him touch you! Your pain will heal him! SKALTI!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Move 5' to T22 Attack Skalti [9+2sacred+1luck+1pbs+1rendal] - 23 blur chance - 63% damage [d8 +3+4favored+1divinefavor+1pbs][reroll with last hero point] - 13 fire damage [alchemist] - 3 Active Effects Divine Favor - 9/10
Heyoka Tuesday August 7th, 2007 9:28:01 AM
Not allowing her concerntration to waver, the Flaming Sphere seems to wag it's tail almost, following the Walking Skelly, jumping back up on his torso to knock him down again. Though, how a 5' Sphere of fire can wag it's tail, no one know.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday August 7th, 2007 10:09:08 AM
Hearing Aiden's call Yngvar abandons his efforts to don his breastplate. Unsure how glorious a death can be obtained without full armor he grabs shield and axe.
Exiting the tent he seeks out Garrett.
Rendal d20=16 d6+2=7 Tuesday August 7th, 2007 11:02:34 AM
Takes aim with his short bow at his side and tries to hit him in the face.
Pointblank shot 16+7+1 from inspire courage =22 ac damage 7+1
Reminder everyone any weapon attack you get +1 and damage +1 still until round 6.
Yanosh--Dead Tuesday August 7th, 2007 2:22:36 PM
As his sight starts to darken Yanosh sees standing around him Warriors from his clan that have gone before him. Trying to raise his axes to strike down his assailant Yanosh collapses in the snow. Darkness over takes him and his eyes close. He knows he has done what he said he would do. He has died in the defense of the only real friends he ever had.
Western Slope Round 6 d4=4 d20+13=30 d100=92 Tuesday August 7th, 2007 7:14:11 PM
Aiden brings his axe around with a roar and call to Yngvar to enter the fray. The bladed weapon catches Skalti in the chest and Aiden can feel the blade being turned aside by the ice like armor clinging to the dead mans skin. Even still the strike carries nearly through Skalti's chest.
Nauthiz steps to the north and in a fluid motion brings out his father's bow and sends an arrow in Skalti. The arrow tears into his eye and blasts out the back portion of his head.
Heyoka keeps the Flaming Sphere about him, but Skalti manages to slip through the flames unharmed. Then suddenly he stops and simply falls literally to pieces.
A small cackle escpaes his lips and he hoarsely whispers in a sing song way, "Buuut IIIII'll still geeeeeet yooouuuu" and then there was silence across the mountain side.
Rendall holds his shot. There is no need to fire.
Yngvar emerges from the shelter and in the ghostly light of Bohdi's spell he can see the still bloody forms of both Yanosh and Garrett
We are staying in combat rounds please Enemies: Undead Wolf DEAD Undead Elk DEAD B1 AC ? seriously wounded turned B2 AC ? seriously wounded turned Skalti DEAD
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 46/50 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Rendal d20=7 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 12:45:50 AM
Rendal Turns ad fires at B1 with the same roll and turns and fires again at B2.
7+7+1= 15 AC
"Heal those you can and make sure he is dead."
Aiden (AC: 19 HP: 46) d20=7 d20=6 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 3:43:41 AM
Aiden takes a moment to try and think of just what would ensure Skalti's definitive death. Additionally, he also thought about what measures could be taken to make sure that any who had died during the combat were ensured a restful (and permanent) rest.
Nonetheless, if he could think of nothing else, he was going to cleave off Skalti's head, hands, and try to cleave through the spinal chord. "I would think maybe blessed fire...but I am not sure..."
Muttering under his breath, Aiden, for the first time that he could remember, said a quiet prayer. "...thank you...whoever was watching us." His eyes, straining against the light, he then added something towards Burfell, "the evil is done...is there any way you can help us with our friends who fought for you?"
knowledge (favored enemy bonus? - make sure Skalti is dead): 7 + 4 = 11
knowledge (favored enemy bonus? - see if Garrett and/or Yanosh are 'saveable'): 6 + 4 = 10
Heyoka 2d6(6+2)=8 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 7:44:36 AM
The Flaming sphere keps toastingthe body parts, her eyes narrowed in frustration at hearing his voice outside his body.
Growling, Heyoka asks Fisher to "Guard" while others do their duty to the groups fallen memers. She pulls the last fish off the line attached to her staff, and passes it back to him, grateful he didn't leave her, even tough he was probably afraid.
<When Flaming Sphere goes out, she will stop the attack, but not until then>
<Ooc-Dm-Roll requested>
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday August 8th, 2007 9:47:35 AM
Yngvar hastens to the fallen, first Garrett then Yanosh for any signs of life.
DM Please make a Heal Skill check
Posting Report for 7.30-8.3 [aDM Drew] Wednesday August 8th, 2007 1:17:04 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of July 30 - August 3 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...+...+...x Bohdi-Kup............+...+...+...+...+ Garrett-Chris.........x...x...+...+...x Aiden-Paul............x...x...+...+...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...x...x...+...+...x Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...+...+...x Yngvar-Dru...........x...x...+...+...x Heyoka-Shelia......x...x...+...+...x Rendal-Jim............x...x...+...+...x
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Kup (Bohdi) is hitting some stressful and burdening times in the real world so he has requested a temporary leave of absence for at least a month. --DanK was unavailable to post on Wednesday and Thursday, so some creative RPing took place with a few players to pass the time.
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46:Divine Favor] d20+18=23 d20+16=35 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 1:54:54 PM
The ranger slips his bow over his shoulder and kneels down by the pile of Skalti fragments; pulling one of his pouches off of his belt he pulls out the vials and places them in the snow before scooping up the debris and placing it in the pouch.
"We need a fire blessed by Domi or Celsiun or something! This thing keeps getting killed and then revived. Yngvar, what in Gargul's Realm could be sustaining him?"
As Nauth bags up Skalti powder, he scans the area where the other creatures vanished, waiting for them to return.
"Perhaps I should hunt them down before they return?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot- 23 Listen- 35
Aiden (illegal second) Wednesday August 8th, 2007 6:39:02 PM
(OOC: aiming for this after my previous post)
Aiden frowned with Nauth'iz suggestion. "And leave us down more warriors wunjo?" he replied back.
With a steely gaze, "no Nauth'iz, we need your sharp eyes and skill to keep these things at a distance...at least until Garrett and Yanosh heal..."
And then he looked down at his friends, "or die..." as he clasped his hands around the axe tighter.
"Heyoka..." as Aiden's eyes noted the fiery spheres, "can you speak to spirits to see what can be done for them?"
"Bohdi...we shall need you to keep light for us, and for Squork to watch when he can..."
"Yngvar...how are they?"
Western Slope Round 7 d20+1=3 d6=2 d20+3=5 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 8:16:21 PM
Aiden thinks on before how Skalti has seemed dead, yet still has come back to haunt them. This time feels very differnt though. A feeling more than any real knowledge, but the feeling has a pull of danger behind it. Aiden feels the deep power again upon him and the deep voice speaks...
Heyoka keeps the Flaming Sphere in place and the body of Skalti is quickly turning to nothing more than ash within a pool of melted snow upon the slopes. Perhaps another 6 seconds will see it done.
Yngvar moves to Garrett's side. The cleric of Domi is dead, even Yngvar's unskilled examination can tell that. He begins to turn...
Nauthiz begins putting the powdered bits of Skalti into a bag. If he takes the foul creature, than nothing could come by to recreate it. He turns to the only other person who may have knowlegde in the realm of the divine about Skalti and his seemingly endless lives. For he too has personally seen Skalti 'destroyed' twice only to face him again.
Bohdi moves towards Yanosh, pulling a potion from his pack. "Watch yourselves, that thrice cursed bugger mentioned revenge." he answers Aiden absently, "The spell will be there until it is not, which is very soon." he was muttering and obviously upset.
The pair of wolves suddenly whine and thier tails dart low and between thier hindquarters.
"DEATTTHHHH!" the word comes from Garrett like an escaping ill wind. Garrett rises from the snow, his neck still laid open and the fog of death over his eyes. A clawed fist sweeps towards Nauthiz and passes short of his chin. [Hit AC 5]
Rendal d20=20 d6+2=6 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 9:51:38 PM
With his bow already notched and ready to let the arrow fly.
Rendal Screams "How dare you take over our friends."
Attack 20 critical 6@3= 18
You take that you evil thing you.
When you roll a critical in 3.5 it is a threat and you then make a second attack roll with the same attack bonus. If that second roll strikes the required AC the critical is a hit and you do multiple damage. You roll the appropriate die the 2 or 3 times or what ever the multiplier is and add bonus damage to each roll. For ex. with a your bow roll 3d6 and +6. But this is an undead and they can not be critically struck. :)
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday August 9th, 2007 11:31:01 AM
Hoping for the best Yngvar drops to his knees beside Yanosh.
One hand on the fallen adventurer's chest the Paladin come Ranger reaches skyward with the other. Channeling the righteous forces of the icy realm Yngvar swiftly brings his hand down to join the other.
Lay on Hands: cure 12hp's
DM addendum Thursday August 9th, 2007 12:46:55 PM
Yngvar touches Yanosh and a coughing spasm rips through the dwarf's body as his eyes snap open. (Yanosh you have 3HP -9+12=3)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac19 hp46/46:divine favor] d20+11=31 d20+11=24 d8+9=17 d8+9=16 Thursday August 9th, 2007 3:12:41 PM
Instinct overpowers the ranger as his ulf whines. The eerie, drained and possessed voice of Garrett explodes at his feet.
"Not Garrett!!!!!! You damned bastard! How could this happen? Domi how could you let this happen to one of yours!"
Nothing can be done but drop his former wunjo. Dropping back a step Nauth pulls his bow from his shoulder, produces arrow after arrow and lets them rip.
"Get Yanosh healed up, we need his axe!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Move - S21
active effects Divine Favor - 7/10 rounds remaining
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46) d20=15 d8=1 Thursday August 9th, 2007 4:04:37 PM
Aiden, firm with the thoughts within his mind (including those that were not his own), made his move to strike at his one time friend.
For the second time in his life, Aiden would strike against one that he would consider his brother. And with each blow, it would become even harder for the young man to develop any sort of friendships. Once it was a young man from the Tusks, and now the cleric of Domi. With the near shed tears at the corner of his eyes he made his attack with the enchanted blade.
To hit: 15 + 11 - 3 = 23 Damage: 1 (3 out of 5 rolls on d8...I think someone hates me) + 16 + 4 (favored enemy) = 21
Yanosh--AC18--HP3/44 Thursday August 9th, 2007 5:49:57 PM
Bright light Flashes behind the eyelids of the Dwarven Warrior. Coughing and sputtering Yanosh calls out "DIE SKALTI!"
Eyes flying open Yanosh sees he is laying on his back and so cold. Moving hurts but the Warrior kicks and reaches for his axes. Weakly Yanosh attempts to rise. "We must help Garrett!"
Yanosh (second post) Thursday August 9th, 2007 5:52:18 PM
OoC Ooops pst Dm can you fix my bold I didnt see i messed it up till too late. Please if ya dont mind ya know.
I took care of it. -Drew
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday August 9th, 2007 7:27:08 PM
"Not so fast," Yngvar held Yanosh down with one while fishing out a cure light wounds potion Garrett had entrusted to him.
"Drink this."
Heyoka d8+4=12 Thursday August 9th, 2007 7:59:51 PM
Muttering quietly, the Druidess backs up slowly, until she is near Yanosh and Yn-whatever.
<<Cure Light Wounds>> = 12
Rendal d8=3 Thursday August 9th, 2007 9:53:47 PM
Rendal turns and says "don't drink that save it. Here." Cure light on Yanosh 3 points
Western Slope round 8 Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:23:54 PM
Rendall spins and puts an arrow into Garrett's chest with a Thunk. Garrett seems not to notice.
Natuhiz`Ull steps back and pulls his bow and places another arrow squarely next to the First from Rendall in Garrett's chest. Again Garret takes no note of the wound, his eyes then alight with an inner hating fire. A look all too familiar to Nauthiz. The look Skalti had mere moments ago. Garrett's face splits into a twisted grin.
Then Aiden is there and his axe divides Garrett's torso in two pieces and the former cleric of Domi collapses in a miserble heap of deep crimson and his own innards. His hands breifly twitch and his neck spasms once before all goes still.
Yanosh tries to sit, he is weak and hurt, but the dwarf's instinct to defend his clan is strong.
Yngvar starts for a potion, but Heyoka is there and touches him. Many of the signs of the elk attack vanish [Heal 12]
DM Yngvar had lay hands this round Rendall had shot his bow so the poition and spell are still available next round to you as they did not happen in round 8
Still combat rounds. Yanosh has 15/34 with 2 negative levels
Rendal d8=6 Friday August 10th, 2007 7:53:17 AM
"I will heal you some more" Cure light 6 "there are more out there that ran away. Be ready. Do we know someone who can bring Garret back? Would he want to come back?"
Rendal Friday August 10th, 2007 8:03:35 AM
Add 4 points to curelight. Sorry forgot to add + for level.
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 10th, 2007 9:16:25 AM
Handing the cure light wounds potion to Yanosh Yngvar says to Rendal, "The right thing to do is to return Garrett to Icepeak."
"Once he can be convinced to stop moving around, that is."
Yanosh--AC18--HP25/34 Friday August 10th, 2007 11:33:58 AM
"Keep it Yngvar," Yanosh says pushing the potion away. Feeling stronger but weak still Yanosh rises looking for Skalti. Seeing everyone attacking Garrett, Yanosh is horrified. "NOOOO.Whats going on?" Axe coming tp the ready Yanos sees the frozen look on Garretts face. Yanosh closes in on his friends broken and frozen body. "Release him Skalti."
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 10th, 2007 4:19:17 PM
Yngvar puts the potion away and picks up his axe and shield.
Aiden d20=8 d20=10 Saturday August 11th, 2007 7:22:03 AM
Aiden takes a deep breath after this most recent battle. He was hurt and sore, and not just by physical means.
Freya...Edglar....SKalti...Neco...and now Garrett. The names roll through his mind through the countless deaths and disappearances.
Such is Ice Vein...
Turning his gaze to Yngvar, his voice hoarse, "You are...or were...a chosen?" Then clarifying, "you were blessed to heal and fight for a god? Can you detect evil?"
A shiver ran up his spine at the words. Holy warriors were definitely individuals not to be trifled with, easily devastating many of the careless or inexperienced warriors of the Tusks.
So what happened with Yngvar? He seemed so....simple....
Shaking his head from its silent thoughts, "Yanosh...take the healing..." he growled, nodding towards the potion. "We will need you upon your feet quickly, because decisions need to be made..."
And while this was being done, Aiden kept an eye (and ear) about for more trouble...
Spot: 8 + 8 = 16 (+4 if undead) = 20 (+2 if ork) = 18 Listen: 10 + 8 = 18 (+4 if undead) = 22 (+2 if ork) = 20
Yngvar the not so very tall Saturday August 11th, 2007 9:41:47 AM
Aiden's words cut deep.
"No, never chosen."
Yngvar trudged back to put on his armor.
Yanosh d8=6 Saturday August 11th, 2007 10:50:31 AM
Yanosh looks at Yngvar and cannt believe what Aiden had just said of the small human. Was it Yngvar who saved him? There seems to be more to him then Yanosh thought. Yanosh pulls a potion from a side pocket on his pack and drinks it.(Cure light wounds=6)
Aiden d20=1 Saturday August 11th, 2007 2:27:36 PM
Aiden watches Yngvar's reaction, quite a bit puzzled by what he had seen and Yngvar's words.
Nauthiz'Ull [AC9 HP46/46:Divine Favor] d20+10=12 d20+12=15 Saturday August 11th, 2007 3:53:40 PM
Something wells up behind the ice-blue eyes of the ranger as he looks upon the two halves of one of his closest wunjos. Things have not been right for a while, even within his circle of wunjos. The fact that the circle had changed so much in such a short time is testament enough to the unyielding power of the Vein. Frigga is gone. Edglar as well. Skalti had left but has returned; the day he is truly destroyed will be favorable to all. Now Garret is lost and Yanosh was as close as possible. To make matters as bad as possible, Nauth's closest wunjo has been eerily distant and nothing like his usual self; that sits just as bad as Garrett's fate with the ranger.
"Someone take Garrett's weapons, just in case he the curse takes him again. I will use his bedroll to wrap him up, but we need to make a sled for his body to be pulled. Yanosh, wunjo, will you take first turn pulling?"
The ranger discusses these things with his eyes never breaking from the direction in which the other two Bevroren Doden took off to. His eyes and ears are the epitome of alert, or at least the ranger thinks.
"Keep a weapon handy, there are still more out there. And you Yngvar, you underestimate your your favor with the gods; your powers are those of a favored mortal. Did you not just save Yanosh's life?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot - 15 Listen - 12
Rendal Saturday August 11th, 2007 7:41:43 PM
Rendal helps with Garret and tries to put him in the best shape as possible while keeping a look out.
If nothing happens at that point he will say "Rest well my friend you have been avenged this day."
Waiting a moment in prayer. Rendal will bend over and close his eyes.
Slowly getting to his feet Rendal turns to everyone and says "I need to get my armor on. I don't think I can sleep anymore tonight."
Aftermath Sunday August 12th, 2007 11:36:12 AM
End of Combat but limit actions to about 5 rounds please.
Yanosh waves off the potion offered by Yngvar and produces his own to drink. [Yanosh is at 31/35] New facts have entered his mind about Yngvar as the he saved the dwarf's life and not with potion but divine begotten power.
Aiden too, was taken somewhat aback by the channeling of healing energies. Yngvar was a holy warrior then and that carried a great deal of power. Aiden looks off into the black, but seeing with his ears far more than his eyes. Out there somewhere were two more dangerous creatures. That did not tire, feel the cold, they would seek the lives of the living and most importantly they would be back very shortly. For now, they were much too far away for any trace to return to his ears.
Yngvar does not answer Aiden though. At least not in the way Aiden might have expected. The human then moves back into the shelter and continues to strap his armor on.
Nauthiz and Rendall set about preparing to take Garrett with them. He will not be left forgotten upon the mountain side, despite Skalti's best efforts. Weapons are removed for now and a sled needs to be crafted. nearby trees will supply ample material.
Rendall fininshes with a small and silent prayer and then also returns to put the rest of his armor on as well.
Bohdi reminds the group that 2 opponents will be returning in less than 5 minutes. Sleds and such will have to wait. The gnome also points out that without Garrett, they do not have so many spells to ward off the kiling cold. The gnome is obviously quite put out at the moment.
The night is cold and the wind is quiet. Out in the darkness across the western slopes are two of Skalti's creations and they will be back soon.
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 46/50 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Yanosh Sunday August 12th, 2007 3:02:22 PM
Falling to his knees as tears of sorrow and anger fall from his eyes. "Gargul Hear Me!" Yanosh crys out. "My Life For Garretts! Send him back to us from your realm and I will serve you as you choose. Give me the power to rid the Vein and the Wold of these foul creatures. I Yanosh Ironfist give my life and service to you!"
Aiden Sunday August 12th, 2007 5:39:36 PM
Aiden looked at the others, "help each other with your armours..." He was definitely not comfortable with giving orders. "And if there are any spells of light or protection, now is the time to cast them in preparation..."
Looking at Yngvar, and the others, and waiting as Yanosh pleads his case to the gods, "let us prepare Garrett's travels..."
Yngvar the not so very tall Monday August 13th, 2007 8:47:58 AM
Two dead, one returned. Tears of shame moisten the pale, gaunt youth's cheeks as he continues to put on his armor. Try as he might Yngvar can't seem to shake his family's curse. With the adventuring group's leader's death Yngvar can't help but blame himself. Perhaps he isn't meant to be a ranger. Perhaps he should look to adopting some quite trade like scrimshaw. At least he wouldn't fail anybody else. First the gods, then the group. Why couldn't he just die bravely clothed in full armor and bright glory?
Yngvar wiped his nose.
Nauthiz'Ull Monday August 13th, 2007 11:04:39 AM
Watching as the group begins to somber about with various things, Nauth looks to Aiden with eyes that suggest he take watch for a few minutes, then he heads over to Yngvar and places Ull'Heimdall's bow on the snow beside him.
"Look, wunjo, there are times and places for glory and heroics. Most of the time, on the Vein, neither of those will appear. This place is more unforgiving than it is back home and necessity is the greatest motivator. If you search to wear armor and die then you are just committing suicide. Let the Gods decide when you go and worry more about the necessity of the situation; your valor is not in question, Yngvar."
Nauth begins to help the chosen man don his armor and will do so until an alarm is raised, they are attacked or it is finished. His eyes occassionaly rest on the face of the former bodyguard.
Rendal Monday August 13th, 2007 11:39:28 AM
Redal continues with his armor thinking that he must hurry for this is not over.
He also realizes he is not prepared for undead and that none of his studies lead him to prepare for undead or this much cold.
He thinks he must learn to sleep in armor and prepare for undead.
Aiden (2nd Post) Monday August 13th, 2007 12:39:13 PM
Aiden nods as he notices Nauth'iz signal. The now mysterious Yngvar had more to him than what Aiden had observed (or guessed). It would be good to know exactly what he could do before they became entrenched in their next battle.
Heyoka d20=11 d20=15 d20=6 d20=6 Monday August 13th, 2007 12:42:54 PM
As she watches the strange beings she fell in with go through angst and woe mode, she shakes her head, keeping an eye on her surroundings.
As her friend, Fisher helps her guard the group, she sends her sense of the earth and it's surroundings as far as she dares into the darknes around her, looking for the poison that still infects the Mother.
Posting Report 8.6-8.10 [aDM Drew] Monday August 13th, 2007 1:41:54 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of August 6 - August 10 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...x Bohdi-Kup............+...+...+...+...+ Garrett-Chris.........+...+...+...+...+ Aiden-Paul............x...x...x...x...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...x...x...x...x...x Yanosh-Edd..........x...+...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru...........x...x...x...x...x Heyoka-Shelia......x...x...x...o...x Rendal-Jim............x...x...x...x...x
Great job everyone, keep up the consistent posting!
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Kup (Bohdi) is hitting some stressful and burdening times in the real world so he has requested a temporary leave of absence for at least a month. --Garrett was killed and has been playing dead until evil DanK took him over and attacked us as WightGarrett. Yanosh was dead for a day as well.
Yanosh d20=20 d20=14 Monday August 13th, 2007 3:25:29 PM
Yanosh rises from the snow brushing some from his clothing. Standing straight he looks over the encampment and then the area around him. Searching for the undead left to be delt with.
"I have some rope and I have my shield. We can use that for Garrett. There are trees in the area the can be felled for poles. We also have tents that can be used as part of the sled," Yanosh speaks to Nauth and Aiden, "And no do not worry about me. My shield is better served for Garret. I have given my life to Gargul. If he wants me I will go. If he does not want me he will protect me." With that Yanosh shoulders his War Axe and switches his battle axe to his right hand and heads to look for some proper trees to cut for the travois. (Not knowing how to make a sled.)
Spot(NAT20)20+2+2(sacred)=24 Listen 14+1+2=17
Two by Two Monday August 13th, 2007 10:59:26 PM
Yanosh still reeling from the loss tof Garrett calls out to teh still night sky. There is no reply. Whomever this Gargul was, the Ice Vein seemed not to care.
Aiden calls for help with Yngvar's armor and for spells of protection and light to be set.
As if on cue Bohdi's lights wink out and plunge the area into darkness lit only by the stars. "I can provide 2 more minutes of Light and no more. Garrett has an everburning torch and not to be rude, but I don't think he'll need it tonight." Bohdi moves cautiously over towards Garrett, unsure how Aiden, who still terrified him secretly. Or yanosh would react. Both seemed to be taking Garrett's death hard.
Nauthiz moves to assist Yngvar with his armor. The heavy metal armor requires an enormous amount of adjusting to sit right. Even with assistance it will take a couple minutes. The two work in silence in the shelter.
To Heyoka, the clerics death is not so much a blow. She has been without a noble race in her life for some time and she did not know them well. His death is sad in its own way, but much more important matters were at hand. She tries to will her sences into the moutain. To talk with the earth and ice. beside her Fisher sits and scoops up some snow to his muzzle for a small bear drink.
Rendall puts the night and the fight into his list of things to be better at and what he must learn if he is to survive this harsh land. With that thought, he moves to his shelter and he begins to put his armor on again.
Yanosh moves for the trees to the south as light is struck in the center of camp.
Heyoka feels a deep connection here even more powerful than in her home in the southern range. But why that was, she could only guess. Perhaps one of the others knew more of the mountain she now stood upon.
Aiden stares in the darkness beyond the everburning toraches light. there was no sound, no stirring of movement, but his mind told him they were there. Very close now. Perhaps 100', moving swiftly behind the rocks. Aiden feels his hands move, hears words flow from his lips, though he knows not there meaning. Then it is over, but he knows that if anything crosses within 60' of the northern rock the sound of a bell will chime.
It has been 1 minute since the last post. Map going out in the morning. If you do not like where you are speak up. those putting on and helping with armor are in the respective shelters doing just that.
Rendall armor donning 0/10 Rendall is fully armored Yngvar armor donning 10/20 Nauthiz assisting Heyoka abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Nauthiz'Ull Tuesday August 14th, 2007 10:06:38 AM
There is little that the ranger feels like talking about at this moment and his demeanor suggests as much to Yngvar. One of his childhood wunjos was murdered then killed again and he had a part in the latter.
"My life is destined to loneliness, chosen. You are guided by a divine hand, a pressence that is always there. My guidance always dies."
Struggling to understand why Yngvar's blasted armor won't fit right, he ups his strength and aggressiveness with the buckles.
"This night is far from over, and your blade and magics will be of great use. Prove your worth this night young one."
Rendal Tuesday August 14th, 2007 11:05:00 AM
Glad to have his armor on finally. He has a feeling of relief that he is no longer naked and without protection.
Exiting the shelter he will suggest that Heyoka put on her armor and ready his vocal cords for anything else that my happen this dark and dreary night.
Sending a prayer for protection he moves out across the snow nodding to his companions.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday August 14th, 2007 11:51:00 AM
Yngvar knows Nauthiz'Ull means well, but his words just make him fell worse. He doesn't shrug off his help, however, maybe a friendship is developing.
Heyoka Tuesday August 14th, 2007 1:29:52 PM
Growling to the bear "Guard," she walks as quietly as possible to the others standing over Garrett.
"What is this mountain?" she asks quietly. "What meaning has it?"
Yanosh d20+5=19 d8+3=8 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 3:45:56 PM
Walking to the first tall strong straight sapling Yanosh swings his axe in low and hard. His axe bites in deep as the chips start to fly.
Hit AC 19 DMG 8
The Return Round 1 d20+14=28 d20+14=21 d20+18=31 d20+18=31 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 9:27:07 PM
Nauthiz and Yngvar continue to work on his armor within the shelter.
Rendall emerges and moves to the others outside, suggesting to Heyoka to take the opportunity to get her own armor on.
Heyoka gives Fisher a command to guard and then inquires about the mountain they are on. It obviously holds meaning to them. Answers may help her own understanding.
A loud wood cracking chop, echoes across the mountain side with a minro grunt of effort. Yanosh's axe takes a large bite out of a nearby tree to teh south of the group.
Having set Garrett's torch in the snow Bohdi gazes northerward. he answers Heyoka in part, "Burfell is sacred, and we believe aware. Possibly more than that, depending on whom you talk to."
To the north the sound of bells rings out in the dark night. Heyoka's low light vision extends well into teh gloom, but she sees nothing. Whatever caused the bells to chime is hiding well and approaching in utter silence
combat rounds please, list AC and HP please. sacred +2 bonus is still in effect for all d20 rolls. Remember animals require d20 handle animal roll and unless specifically taught to attack undead, they will not except in self defense.
Enemies Unknown Rendall armor donning 0/10 Rendall is fully armored Yngvar armor donning 9/20 Nauthiz assisting Heyoka abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Rendal d20=16 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 12:11:19 AM
Rendal moves up to Aiden at T22 and tries to see what is coming.
Spot 16 plus 0 = 16
"I guess we will have more company this fine evening."
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday August 15th, 2007 9:24:00 AM
At the bell's tone Yngvar becomes determined not to be left out again.
Nauthiz'Ull Wednesday August 15th, 2007 12:26:44 PM
Determined to help Yngvar as much as he can, Nauth hastily straps down the armor to the best of his ability. His hands works deftly, his fingers like snow bunnies as his concentration is flawless.
Then the bells ring and Nauth stares at the young Paladin with sudden surprise. His eyes narrow, his face hardens and his hands work faster than ever.
"We must decide on a better way to do this. This will not work out in the Vein."
Yanosh Wednesday August 15th, 2007 4:02:16 PM
Hearing the bell toll. Yanosh knows for who it tolls for. It tolls for him. Revenge surges into is veins. Switching hands with his battle axe, Yanosh quickly draws his War Axe and rushes to protect the rest of his wunjos. Tonight his failure will not be complete. Tonight no more of his friends will die, this is his silent vow.
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46) d20=17 d20=12 d8=8 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 4:50:24 PM
ooc: *fights off teens from the computer at the YMCA camp...sends another one sprawling with a ippon seonage* *phew*, sorry about that guys...it's been a fight to get on....
"So it comes..." rumbles Aiden, answering Rendal.
With a small snarl, Aiden tells his wolfen companion to stand back, and to guard Bohdi. Though a powerful mage, he still could be felled by these strange creatures.
And he did it to also protect his packsister...
"Yanosh...be wary. Strike swiftly, but fight warily. Their tainted touch has already once gone through you, and I have struck one friend too many this eve to put them at peace..."
And with that, he readied his axe, and when they come, he will strike them hard.
(OOC: no sheet on me at camp...) Handle animal: 17 + skill
The Return Round 2 d20+14=22 d20+14=29 d20+18=37 d20+18=31 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 8:26:30 PM
Rendall moves to Aidens side and peers into the dark, nothing. No sound or stirring.
Aiden too detects nothing and sets his wolf to guard Bohdi.
The gnome gives a sour look, unsure of his guardian. A gesture and arcane word brings more light to the area to the north, [Cast Dancing Lights]
The creatures were back and Yngvar was still naerly a minute from being ready. Nauthiz'Ull tries to speed up, willing his hands to move faster and looking for shortcuts. Straps are ignored and quickly cinched. There are simply so many of them.
Yanosh whirls and comes back up the slope. Even thought the sope is not terribly sttep, combined with the snow and ice, it is impossible run across for the dwarf.
combat rounds please, list AC and HP. sacred +2 bonus is still in effect for all d20 rolls. Remember animals require d20 handle animal roll and unless specifically taught to attack undead, they will not except in self defense.
Enemies Unknown Yngvar armor donning 4/20 Nauthiz assisting donning hastily Heyoka abandonded work no armor bonus to AC Yanosh 2 negative levels -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks
Rendal AC 20 HP 23 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 11:01:16 PM
Rendal prepares his shield and mace for a fight. Reading a tune in the back of his mind. He searches for the enemy he knows to be coming.
"Are they invisible?"
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday August 16th, 2007 8:10:41 AM
The ranger redoubles his efforts to be properly prepared for the new threat.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac19 hp46/46] Thursday August 16th, 2007 10:54:24 AM
"We are close to finishing this right. I already saw one wunjo go down tonight, two if you would not have saved Yanosh, and I will not have another."
Keeping the lightning pace going at trying to get this thing to stay on, Nauth stares at Yngvar, looking for guidance at where the next strap must go.
"Wunjos, I am coming! Stay in tight formation and watch above you as well!."
Yanosh--AC20--HP31/34 Thursday August 16th, 2007 4:49:01 PM
Yanosh places his battle axe back onto his left side. Changing directions slightly he scoops up his shield and slips his arm into it.
Suddenly Yanosh remembers somthing. Shoulddering his War Axe Yanosh reaches into his pouch and pulls out a vile. Popping the cork yanosh then drinks it down. "The potion fro the Ice Witch. It will hide us from the Undead." He calls out to the others.
A few too many actions. Stowing a weapon and Picking up an item (Shield) are both move actions and will take the round.
Heyoka- AC 12 -HP 33/33 Thursday August 16th, 2007 6:46:36 PM
Looking at those around her bridling with rage, she pauses, and decides tht unles they go charging into the night, it makes sense to fix her armor properly.
<Putting on Armor>
The Return Round 3 Friday August 17th, 2007 8:39:31 AM
Rendall readies himself and scans the darkness still. Perhaps they are invisible, a nearly terrifying thought given the damage they deal and the speed in which they do so.
Nauthiz`Ull calls out some reassurance to the others and continues to help Yngvar. The pair tighten another half dozen straps and skip an equal amount. Almost fininshed...
Bohdi sweeps the lights across the north and brings them to the west. Still no sign of them.
Yanosh stows his axe and readies his shield. Remembering the potions from the Ice Witch, he calls to teh others about them. Not enough actions remain to retrieve and drink the potion
Heyoka returns to the shelter and begins the process of putting her armor on again.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erupting from the snow, a pair of snow and hoarey figures close rapidly from the northwest. Bohdi's lights had gone right by them by the looks of thier starting position, but they had eluded detection among the small drifts of snow so expertly appears thier skills at hiding.
Undead Orc AC ?? HP Slightly Wounded Undead Orc AC ?? HP Slightly Wounded
Rendal AC 20 HP 23/23 d20=9 Friday August 17th, 2007 9:50:22 AM
Rendal readies his morning star and swings at the closest monster in front of him.
"Begone evil creations. This is not your place."
attack 9+5= 14
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 17th, 2007 9:58:57 AM
Working as quickly as he can Yngvar is determined not to be left out again.
Rendal d8+2=6 Friday August 17th, 2007 10:03:56 AM
Ahh damage gotta do that.
If Rendal hits the creatures.
6 damage.
Heyoka d100=92 Friday August 17th, 2007 10:18:27 AM
Hearing the noise outside, she sighs and pauses forthe moment necesssary to summon some help.
<Summon Nature's Ally-Wolf>
<speak with Animals> -Wolfen Friend, please make sure the walking dead meat do no harm to the living out there. You will meet another out there as well. Go ahead and say hi.
<Bag of Tricks/Grey-Badger>
Tricks-Defend, Guard, Heel, attack, unkown 5th.
<to badger while still have speak with animals up> -Can you please make sure that my big white furry friend is ok, and keep him from harm? He tends to be overly anxious in his duties.
OOC: Go back to putting on armor. Fisher was at Guard Living. If they are being attacked, he will most likely either attack, or get in the way of the undead orcs attacking.
DM It takes a full round to cast Summon Nature's Ally. It appears just before your action on the following round (4), at which point you could cast Speak with animals
Yanosh--AC20--HP31/34 Friday August 17th, 2007 10:59:37 AM
Yanosh retrieves the potion and pops the cork from it and drinks it throwing the vile down. After its gone his hand flashes to his axe (Quick draw) and its in his hand with no more of a thought.
Yanosh will rush to R-21 as quickly as his Dwarven legs will carry him.
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46/46) d20=19 d8=6 Friday August 17th, 2007 11:03:02 AM
Aiden, a grim expression on his face, strikes with his axe at the creature that stood before him. It was once an ork, but NO creature should be put into the curse of undeath. Instead of attacking with multiple strikes as given by the two headed orken axe, he went for a more powerful blow.
"go to your just death warrior..." Aiden says in the orken language.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac19 hp46/46] d20+8=11 Friday August 17th, 2007 1:31:42 PM
The ranger continues to assist Yngvar and with a quick whistle gets the attention of his companion wolf. She perks up and looks at and Nauthiz'Ull tells her to Defend Bohdi with her sister. With a yip she moves to do so. [Handle animal 11]
Yngvar the not so very tall Saturday August 18th, 2007 9:09:57 AM
Yngvar curses the human armorers who find it necessary to use so many buckles and clasps on thier armor rather than the more efficient dwarven style. Pride, such a stupid thing.
Then Yngvar realizes what he just thought.
Heyoka Saturday August 18th, 2007 10:33:13 AM
Still casting spells it looks like <lol>
The Return Round 4 3d4(1+2+3)+3=9 d20+7=18 Saturday August 18th, 2007 12:04:04 PM
Rendall grips his Morning star, readying for the undead to close. Both creatures move in quickly and the bard strikes. His weapon swishes through the air as his target ducks the blow.
Aiden moves in and strikes hard and deeop. His axe lays open a mortal wound to the dead orcs chest. Ribs and frozen blood spray in crumpled bits. The undead horror simply smiles at him.
Yanosh pulls a potion and drinks its contents. Move and standard action to pul and drink a potion
Nauthiz and Yngvar continue to fix his armor.
Bohdi sends a set of Magic Missiles into the creature Aiden just struck. [Dmg 9] The gnome holds his position with the pair of wolves flanking him for protection. The Magic attack destroys the undead.
Heyoka begins to Summon more assistance to the battlefiled outside.
---------------------------------------------------------------------- The last remaining creature steps away from Aiden and towards Rendall's right. the creature strikes hard and fast, but Rendall is just faster and energy draing strike misses. [Hit AC 18 miss]
Undead Orc DESTROYED Undead Orc AC ?? HP Slightly Wounded
Rendal AC 20 23/23 d20=17 d8+2=10 Saturday August 18th, 2007 12:49:12 PM
Rendal seeing the creature duck his blow swings back and hits him in the head.
Attack 17+5=23 Damage 10
Yanosh--AC20--HP31/34 Saturday August 18th, 2007 12:58:18 PM
Yanosh continues to run to help his wunjos.
Aiden d20=12 d8=7 Saturday August 18th, 2007 1:02:59 PM
Aiden, having completed one successful arc, twists the axe handle with both of his hands and then made his movement to pull and follow with another powerful strike.
When he had first learned about the dual headed orken axe, the beauty of the twirling death was much to behold. But, of the late battles, Aiden has instead relied on the awesome power generated by releasing the fury within one powerful stroke.
To hit: 12 + 11 - 3 = 20 Damage: 7 + 16 = 23
DM ADDENDUM Saturday August 18th, 2007 10:42:08 PM
Rendall Yanosh and Aiden. post completed, you may change your post based on the new information
Heyoka Monday August 20th, 2007 3:31:57 AM
Continue to put on armor after sending help to fighters.
Rendal Monday August 20th, 2007 9:36:20 AM
Waiting for the creature to make a move Rendal aims and swings at the offending hand that the creature is using against him.
Same attack roll 17+5=23
Damage 10
DM Gotcha, will use your Saturday post np
Yngvar the not so very tall Monday August 20th, 2007 9:45:20 AM
Yngvar bristles under the time required to get ready.
Yanosh--AC20--HP31/34 Monday August 20th, 2007 3:05:08 PM
Yanosh still running to help. (It is a long way for a Dwarf to run.)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac19 hp46/46] Monday August 20th, 2007 4:01:11 PM
Watching as the buckles are fastend, fall loose and get refastened the ranger cannot help but look imploringly to Yngvar. He knows that he is needed outside, that his bow swings the favor of battle to the wunjos side. However, he also sees the need for Yngvar to redeem himself and he wants proof that the man of two paths has enough capability to handle himself; loss is heavy anywhere but the burden is far greater in the frozen wastes.
"You need to rethink your armor, especially if you are to be a hunter or tracker in the Vein. These plates are far too heavy and too cumbersome; you cannot even sleep in them. This suits well for day-long duties outside of Kayra's tent but unfortunately that comfort of yours is gone."
Combat over Monday August 20th, 2007 5:14:38 PM
Yanosh pounds of the slope as fast as he can. Blasted snow and ice, he feels like miles stretch between him and the foe. Will another warrior fall?
Aiden's axe and Rendall's morning star quickly put Yanosh's mind at ease. Betwewn the two strikes, there is little of the undead orc left. All but a pile of frozen flesh.
Heyoka completes here spell and a Wolf appears just outside theshelter next to Fisher. The wolf looks about, there is no longer any enemies about.
Nauthiz'Ull and Yngvar continue to strap on the complex breastplate armor as cries and grunts come to thier ears from outside. How fare their compainoins? Unknown to either of them, but soon the sounds of combat cease.
Both of the undead Garrett had turned through the power of Domi have returned and have been destroyed. The hour is late, but still perhaps 5 hours to sunrise.
Rendal Monday August 20th, 2007 8:41:22 PM
I think that perchance I should go back to sleep for the rest of the evening. As should anyone who needs to replenish their skills.
Good night all.
Saying this Rendal goes back into his tent to sleep.
Aiden Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:24:26 AM
Grunting, Aiden spoke to Yanosh. "Take your rest..."
Of the warriors, he (Yanosh) had been hurt the most, and so, it was left to Aiden to pick up his guard.
The fury of the battle's song rang through his blood...and now, it was time to determine what to do next. With their heavy injuries, and the loss of Garrett, should they continue for the Shield of Domi? Or should they return his body, and then renew their quest?
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday August 21st, 2007 9:19:08 AM
Once he completes putting his armor on Yngvar shall take the remaining watch to allow spell-casters and the wounded their rest.
Nauthiz'Ull Tuesday August 21st, 2007 10:15:08 AM
Finishing up the last of the apparently necessary buckles, Nauth turns, pulls his bow and an arrow and rushes out of the tent searching for prey.
"Blast these Bevroren Doden! Ull'Heimdall's bow shall smite them all!"
As his footsteps turn to the sound of crunching ice and snow there is little else to be heard; the undead are destroyed.
"Well, um, Yngvar is ready to fight now. I thought he should get a shot, but perhaps next time will be better."
Nauth stores his weapon back into the magical quiver on his hip and strides over to Bohdi and Aiden. He looks to both of them, pulls them close and speaks only to them.
Aiden and Bohdi(Dan) Highlight to display spoiler: {"Wunjos, there is something that I need to talk to you about; I only hoped that Garrett would be in our company as well. The village has split. Kayra and the elders are trying to revert to the old ways; worshiping Celsiun and leaving Domi's name out of all talk. The younger ones are choosing Domi as their god. If we return we will be forced to choose and be in danger with either choice that we make. Garrett, Domi guard his soul, would have been in the gravest danger, as he represents a direct link with the new Gods. I am not sure what we are to do."}
Yanosh Tuesday August 21st, 2007 3:16:30 PM
AFter his long run through the snow, Yanosh feel the strain of the battle and his wounds. Agreeing with Aiden about his need for rest Yanosh enters his tent and falls to his bed furs. As soon as he sits on his furs Yanosh's head slumps to the side and he begins to snore. (Yanosh does not remove his armor.)
Heyoka Tuesday August 21st, 2007 5:35:17 PM
After struggling to finish her armor completion, only to find that the fighting is done, she sighs, and looks about.
"Obviously there is little need for me to go back to sleep. I shall take watch, with my friends. Everyone else should rest if possible. I can go without for a while. I have before, and will again, I am sure."
Looking at the huddle groups, she shakes her head, and walks towards the animals who know her, and start directing them to cover the area around the tents in a seemingly random pattern of post walking.
<Any who are spelled here will do so until the spell holding them here lets them go. When Fisher or Heyoka notices, they will fill in the gaps of this post walk together.>
Deep in the Black Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:35:36 PM
The battle is finished nearly as fast as it was joined. The two former orcs lay split open and dead, the warriors now at rest. Skalti's ash and ruin lay about as well and so does Garrett, though in a better state of repose than any of the other three. An everburning torch lights the area and a small discussion of the rest of the night is quickly conducted. Heyoka declares she has slept enough and can stay watch with Fisher.
Bohdi waves her off, "Bloody can have it. Already going to be without many spells on the morning." The gnome trudges into a shelter and pulls the closure tight agasint the cold.
Aiden directs Yanosh to get rest and the dwarf obliges. Moving into a shelter and quickly falling asleep. In short order the morning will be in them.
Nauthiz catches Bohdi and Aidens attention, relaying the situation of the Village when he left. It confirms much of what both had been thinking those days ago when they left.
Rendall too, moves to go back to sleep and Yngvar moves out to take watch.
The night seems to deepen and Heyoka's flesh rises on her neck. The wind stirs and the snow lifts about her feet. It sets her on a knife's edge and the animals into submissive stances.
Aiden feels it as well, a deep tremor seemingly from within his own head. The Mountain again, he now has fully identified this touch. Burfell is reaching out to him.
Yngvar as well is not without a sense of these things. A precense is coming, a powerful one. Only once before has he felt this touch and that was when Svanhvit sealed him in the bonding. Įs tryggr`žér Domi, god's faithful servant of Domi.
The Everburning torch wavers and then the flame steadies on again. The touch departs the three watchers, as if the eye of powers unseen has decided to move on.
In long enough time the light of the first rays of morning spill across the land to the south. Deep on the western side of Burfell, it will remain fairly dark for a few hours more.
remember any spells cast in the previous nights conflict are slots unavailable to you for the day.
Rendal Tuesday August 21st, 2007 10:46:09 PM
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Aiden Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 9:21:10 AM
"Nauth'iz...let us speak of this on the morning. We are all weary from the battle fury and deaths, and any decisions we make need to be with a clear mind and body."
How Aiden hated speaking with his heavy accented voice. But perhaps it wasn't that, perhaps he hated being put into the position of making decisions...Damn Garrett for dying!
Aiden stood there ready to take up the 'guard' task. However, the taxing events of the day, the long trek, the two battles, and the death of Garrett, caused his mind to wander.
And it was with that, his mind listened to the call of Burfell. ~thank you...~ he quietly sent out to the mountain, land, and ice that so controlled his destiny. They had given him some of their power, albeit temporarily, to fight the undead creatures.
He only wished that he knew for certain whether all of the corrupted creatures that had been called forth by Skalti, and even that which called Skalti from the dead, were now at peace. But that was beyond his means, nor any of the others, as far as he knew.
But what did Burfell and Celsiun wish of him? In Twin Tusks, the shamans spoke and did rituals, strange and wild that they were, to communicate. Garrett's 'talk' to Domi was more subdued as was those of Ice Peaks.
That brought up some more difficulties as well, as Nauth'iz had pointed out. The old and new faiths seemed to fight against each other. This was something that they would have to face.
Then, he repeated something that was quite strange (at least for him). Earlier in the day, he had actively 'prayed', perhaps for the first time in his life. And now, he was doing it again, silently, to the powers that had looked after him. Not for power, but he sought guidance.
A part of him thought that perhaps Garrett would wish to be returned to the village for a proper burial, whatever that may be for one who had followed Domi. After all, Skalti had risen from the grave for not having been properly laid to rest. However, with the mountain cleansed, and Garrett's death in helping to fight for the mountain, perhaps Burfell would let his body become a part of itself and attain its peace.
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 9:33:34 AM
Rapid axe blows mince one of the felled orc's bodies. Turning he punts the other's head some 30 yards across the trampled snow.
With Heyoka alert within the camp, Yngvar makes a circular patrol well beyond the camp's perimeter. He laments his impotence alone, in silence.
Rendal Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 10:16:04 AM
Knowing that he needs 8 hours of rest without using a spell. Rendal will try and get his 8 hours in and wake up late morning early afternoon. Realizing this late he writes a note not to wake him unless needed.
While he dreams he realizes there is much he doesn't know and he must focus on destroying undead more.
Yanosh Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 3:59:25 PM
Sleeping fitfully Yanosh silently weeps for the death of his friend Garrett. The feeling that he could have/should have done things differently lays heavy on him. If only he stayed where he stood when the elk attacked he wouldn't have been so far from Garrett and the group wouldn't have been spread thin. If he would have been more effective at Killing the elk he could have gotten to Garrett before he fell. Dreams of his failure fill his sleep. Thoughts of his failure fill his waking mind. If only he could atone for his actions.
Heyoka Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 5:36:38 PM
With the ligth grey creeping into the sky, she will pad quietly to the ones who seemed to take over Garrett's position in the group, waking them quietly, and motioning for them to stay quiet.
She will slowly wake everyone, the magic users last if she can.
Day Light Thursday August 23rd, 2007 9:13:56 AM
The morning comes, Heyoka awakens those that are sleeping. Heyoka finds a note with Rendall, requesting to be left asleep until midday. The night had passed differently for all. For her the night was like many others, save for the occasional grunt of pain from the dark where Yngvar had gone. It took little imagination to put together that he fell now and again.
Yngvar, moving beyond the perimeter of the camp, found himself in near total darkness on the icy and rocky slopes of the mountain. The night was long and torturous and perhaps precisely what he wanted or felt he deserved. On more than one occasion he fell and now has more than one sore bruise and scrape. Fatigued and sore, Yngvar returns to the camp as he sees activity about.
Aiden prays and feels the connection to Burfell strengthen as he does so. His mind slips and eventually he sleeps. Dreams come to the ranger, his wolf companion padding to him, "What will you do now? Do we keep our promise to the Uršr Friš? Who do we look to for guidance?" the wolf sits smiling at Aiden for a moment and then with the quick turn of her head she bounds after a small rabbit sitting on the snow nearby. Aiden watches her move and a familiar voice from behind him says, "Beautiful creature." As he turns to look he awakens, Heyoka is quietly pulling him from sleep.
Rendall sleeps well but dreams find him in the night. Dreams of the dead and behind them a soft feminine cackle. Always near but never in sight. "And so Domi falls." the female voice coos. "Come to me and I will return him to you. He is no use to anyone dead." The voice causes the young man to shiver and seems full of age, despite the soft sing song quality of the sound. Rendall sleeps on.
Yanosh awakens to the cries of Skalti, "Failed, Failed FAILED! You're pathetic. Did you see how he died? I pulled his very soul from his body and I feasted upon it." Yanosh sits up and the leering twisted grin is there, right in front of him. Yanosh's axe swipes across and Skalti jumps back, "Too slow dwarf. Too slow again. Is this how I must get your attention? Is this what you need? Self pity? Doubt? The warrior I knew and died to protect is far stronger. Now get up and stop this foolishness." The twisted form of Skalti snears a last time and exits the shelter. Yanosh bolts upright at Heyoka's touch, sweat upon his brow, axe clenched in white knuckled fist.
Looking in on Bohdi finds the gnome gone. A note, or rather short story by its length, lies where his bedroll once lay. "My Wunjo's. The Package given by Rendall from the Diviners of Zaran City insisted upon my immediate attention. Staying these last few days will cause me an abundance of hardship and I lay full blame on you barbarians for the strife I shall have to endour. I also would have it no other way. I will return in short order as soon as I may. Bohdi"
It is now mid morning
Nauthiz'Ull Thursday August 23rd, 2007 9:41:30 AM
Nauth knew not what to do that evening, the presence of being lost is apparent on his face. He was always envious of Garrett for the others looking to him for leadership; a role that Ull'Heimdall filled for the village when he was around. But as the night crept on the ranger could not help but hear Frigga's voice whispering from behind him; he could not help but hear Ull'Heimdall's deep, somber voice stirring from somewhere outside the tent.
As light begins to erode the darkness cast over Burfell, Heyoka's touch startles the weathered youth. His hand reaches for her arm and, for a moment, he does not realize the strength of his grip as her eyes hold him tighter. There was something deep behind those eyes, something wild, that Nauth found greatly intriguing.
As the group slowly rose from slumber, Nauth began to circle the camp, searching for tracks and took his ulf a ways down the trail of the bevroren's footsteps. Upon returning to the campsite Nauth makes for his food and forces himself to eat.
After hearing that his little wunjo was gone, something comes over the ranger.
"Curse this forsaken land! Curse you Celsiun for not protecting us! Curse you Domi for not protecting one who was devoted to you! Do you exist Domi? Do you? And curse you too Bohdi Nackle for leaving us!" The ranger drops to his knees and pounds hte snow with his fists. "Take some more from us Celsiun, freeze us with your touch! I bet you are warm though, taking my sister's souls for your gluttonous ways!"
His voice seems to bleed as it is lost to a raspy gurgle and just as quick as the outburst rose, it subsided. Nauth stood, gathered his things and began to break down the empty tents.
shoot, just a bit too late...internet was down yesterday for the most part.
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday August 23rd, 2007 10:47:37 AM
Rather bedraggled, the young ranger slumps into camp. He clearly won't be much good for the coming day but aids as he can in breaking camp.
Rendal Thursday August 23rd, 2007 12:27:39 PM
Wakes up and shakes off the deary dream.
Going outside he looks to everyone packing and says "Thanks for the extra sleep. What is the plan now?"
Aiden Thursday August 23rd, 2007 3:37:42 PM
Waking from his dream, Aiden is quite contemplative...and then is broken out of his meditations by Nauth'iz exclamations.
Stepping up (and out) of his tent, Aiden's eyes squinted as he finally noticed that Bohdi was now gone. There was a slight sigh as, though the gnome did at first annoy Aiden, Aiden began to tolerate, and then enjoy the company of the mage.
Making his way to Nauth'iz, Aiden quietly put his hand upon his fellow tracker's shoulder. "Do not curse at those more powerful than we..." Aiden spoke simply. "Especially as we continue on our travels..."
It seemed very certain that the quest was to be continued. He hated not returning Garrett's body to its final rest, but he also knew that they had given their word to the honorable orks.
Looking at the others, Aiden addresses them. "I am going to continue on the task to help the Uror Frio..." Rubbing his bearded chin, "it will be more difficult now since our numbers are even smaller..."
After a moment, he added, "if you return to the village or your homes I will understand...but I am going to finish the task I, and Garrett, had given our words upon..."
Yanosh Thursday August 23rd, 2007 4:21:31 PM
Startled from sleep Yanosh sits bol up right gripping his axe. As his eyes focus he sees its Heyoka that woke him and not Skalti. Relaxing his grip on the axe Yanosh watches as the Elf leaves the tent.
After gathering his things and eating his morning meal Yanosh helps Aiden and Nauth break camp and get everything stowed.
Walking to Garrett's remains Yanosh wraps them in Garrett's cloak and bedroll. After Garrett's body is properly prepared for travel Yanosh helps fasion a sled to drag Garrett back to the village of Ice Peaks.
Looking down at the sled, "I may have failed to save you my wunjo, But this I swear 'I will get you back to Ice Peaks for a proper internment'."
When hearing of Bohdi's disappearance Yanosh cant believe that he left in the dark with no one to defend him. "Crazy Gnome why did he leave like that. Domi watch over him and protect him."
"Aiden, Nauth I believe we are ready to go when the rest are." Saying that Yanosh straps on his shield and grabs the rope to the sled and takes first drag.
Heyoka Thursday August 23rd, 2007 5:38:14 PM
As they start walking towards whatever place Garrett called home, she falls in step with Yanosh.
"I am tired. While I still have many skills and spells left, My reaction will be slow if we are attacked again. Fisher will also need to rest and hunt before sunset. If we are continually attacked in the dark, I recommend we stop early, and make a defensible camp while it is still light out. I and anyone else who is tired can rest for a few hours at least, then we can continue."
She pauses, unsure how to continue.
"I have noticed that when I hunt, my prey is hardest to hurt when it is moving. If we travel towards this place we are going in the dark, we can expect an attack, and be more likely to survive, I think. I know it is colder then, but that's what walking, and the enemy is for. To move our hot blood through our veins."
Considering her words, she speaks further, haltingly.
"I am not sure I will be able to stay more than an hour or two inside of this place we are going. They will most definitely not appreciate Fisher, and I am, to say, uncomfortable with this large a group. How much mor uncomfortable to be surrounded by many more?"
"I and Fisher will take one tent, and find a defensible place outside the town, and if you wish, you can keep the body there while you arrange things for it. It's animation by the Evil one the other night means that he can do it again. Why put such a trauma on his beloved ones?"
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Diplomacy is a -1, so I'm not even going to try a roll.
Decisions Friday August 24th, 2007 7:33:21 AM
Bohdi's timing sits poorly with the group and with Nauthiz`Ull in particular. The young ranger cries out against the vast powers beyond his control. Aiden is there quickly, for to do such things invites true disaster if the spirits were to hear him. As Yanosh questions the gnomes sanity on marching from the mountain the sharp eyes of all trained in such note out of habit that there is no such trail. Bohdi simply vanished, perhaps the Gnomes of Zaran had truly insisted?
Aiden informs the others of his intentions. That of fullfilling the promise made to the orcs and then Garrett's last wish to return the Shield of Domi to Ice Peak.
Yanosh prepares Garrett's body for transport and readies to head to the village of Ice Peak.
Heyoka mentions a change in tactic. Moving at night and sleeping by day. The opponents seem nocternal and it is harder to attack prey that is always moving. Ice Peak village obviously makes her nervous. The thought of so many others has her set off a little.
Rendall, Yngvar a bit wearey but not so much as to hinder him, and Nauthiz`Ull stand ready. The question lies in which direction will their travels take them.
The group stands as a collective on the difficult Western Slopes of Burfell. The pass to the orcs lies 8 days away, circling back to the south and then on towards the eastern slope. Ice Peak lies on the southern plains. The best route would be to circle back to the southern slopes of Burfell, 3 days hard march and then descend and make the 3 day march across the tundra to home.
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 24th, 2007 9:48:25 AM
"Circle round?" Yngvar votes to return the body.
"Week or more." He notes how long it will take.
"Then back?" The ranger expects to complete their mission after paying their respects.
Aiden Friday August 24th, 2007 1:38:24 PM
Aiden looked at the others, awaiting what they thought in terms of what to do next.
Yngvar seemed to indicate returning the body to its rest as did Yanosh. Aiden could understand and respect that.
However, he waited to hear what Heyoka, Nauth'iz, and Rendall each thought...
Yanosh Friday August 24th, 2007 5:08:07 PM
"As I have said we must return Garrett to Ice Peaks so he can be laid to rest properly." Yanosh looks over the group. "We will finish the mission that we started out on. By all that is holy. We will return the shield of Domi to its rightful place in Ice Peaks."
Yanosh waits for what Nauth and everyone else says. But he is detemained to return Garrett to Ice Peaks.
Rendal Friday August 24th, 2007 6:42:30 PM
I say we travel on by night and sleep for the day.
Could someone explain a little of our mission and what we are doing and what that evil bard was?
Heyoka Friday August 24th, 2007 8:44:55 PM
a bit disturbed by Rendal seemignly reading her thoughts, she nods her agreement with him.
"I too would like a bit more information on our attacker, and why is it he is attacking. And what the goal is here."
Aiden Saturday August 25th, 2007 7:48:10 AM
Aiden's explanation of Skalti was curt, but then again, so was his knowledge on such things.
"He was a foolish tale-teller who came into the wylds unprepared for the cold. Skalti, despite our warnings and aid, fell to the cold of Celsiun one night. He was given a simple burial since we did not know much about him before he died. Sometime later, we encountered him as that creature and were able to chase him off, until last night..."
His eyes staring off into the distance, "as to what we were doing...Our group had two journeys. One was to retrieve the Shield of Domi for the village as it would help bring prosperity back to Ice Peaks. The Shield had been taken during a raid by those of the Tusks some time ago. Along with this, we had also promised the uror frio to help them discover what evil plague them on this mountain, and defeat it, as well as the orken leader that held the Shield..."
OOC: this is from my limited understanding of the current threads...
Yngvar the not so very tall Saturday August 25th, 2007 8:29:22 AM
The gaunt ranger nods in agreement to Aiden's words.
More Talk Saturday August 25th, 2007 9:12:37 AM
Yanosh declares his intention as does Aiden. The steadfast dwarf will see Garrett's last request fullfilled, but he will not leave the man to the wilds of the mountain. Garrett would be taken home to his father.
Rendall and Heyoka both ask about Skalit and the groups current goal on the mountainside. Aiden gives them a breif recap with Yngvar nodding his agreement in what is said about Skalti, the orc tribe and the Shield of Domi.
Rendall also supports Heyoka's idea to move at night. As he does so Rendall starts to feel the cold of the mountain air beginning to bite at him.
The path home and the path to the hidden vale of the orcs currently both lie in the same direction. 4 days hard march over broken and snow laiden mountian to the southern slopes. From there the true desicion will need to be made.
Aiden, Nauthiz and Yanosh are now also beginning to feel the pricking of the Vein.
Heyoka Saturday August 25th, 2007 10:50:52 AM
Heyoka turns her eyes sharply to Aiden.
"So, let me make sure I understand. The Shield is found," motioning to Garrett's body, and the Shield atop it," But it's Good Luck Fortune seems to do little for individuals. Acutally it seems to attract envy fro other tribes."
Turning she looks further around the group. "And beyond this, we have a dead singster following us, who was dead of his own foolishness. I do not think he is still walking because of his own skill. He would still be alive if he had such skill. No, I think there is someone who pulls his strings, like the dancing-dolls of my childhood. Does anyone know who this doll-master might be?"
Aiden Saturday August 25th, 2007 11:44:07 AM
Aiden sadly shook his head. "We have not gained the Shield of yet, that is with one of the splinter tribes from what was Twin Tusks."
His eyes seemed to narrow in thought, "though the alpha behind all of this could be a dark creature, a shadow thing, that has attacked the spirits of nature and seem to corrupt things." Sighing, "but this is a guess..." Aiden adds, actually quite embarrassed by how much he spoke and his rather thick, cumbersome accent.
Yanosh Saturday August 25th, 2007 12:38:20 PM
"We will travel by daylight." Yanosh states flatly putting down the idea of night travel. "It is too dangerous to be out in the cold of the Vein at night. Some of us would freeze to death before the sun rises again."
Looking at Aiden he states, "I think we may have destroyed that which hunted the Orks of Burfell. We will travel back to them and let them know of our success at defeating Skalti. Then if I have to I will return Garrett home by myself." Yanosh addresses the group as a whole, "You can come with me or continue to the tundera after the Shield of Domi. I will catch up in time."
Yngvar the not so very tall Sunday August 26th, 2007 12:22:51 PM
"I'm with you," Yngvar says to Yanosh.
Rendal Monday August 27th, 2007 12:00:50 AM
I am just curious how far would it be to the Shield. I am of course with you.
I just wondered being that if we are just one day away I would rather get it and come back.
Though you are injured. I agree lets go back and get you healed.
Nauthiz'Ull d20+12=31 Monday August 27th, 2007 10:18:45 AM
"We walk during the day, Yanosh is right. The journey will be close to perilous for all of us as it is, as Garrett's and Bohdi's magics will not be here to protect all of us from the Vein's pressing cold. I have magics to protect myself, but I will not be able to use it again until we get a full nights rest. Heyoka, Rendal or Yngvar, do you have any spells which would help the group endure the elements out here?"
Nauth looks over the group, looks to the skies to see what the group is in store for over the next few days before remarking on which journey to take. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ survival [weather] - 31
Posting Report 8.20-8.24 [aDM Drew] Monday August 27th, 2007 10:29:16 AM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of August 20 - August 24 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...x Bohdi-Kup............+...+...+...+...+ Garrett-Chris.........+...+...+...+...+ Aiden-Paul............x...x...x...x...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...x...o...x...x...x Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru...........x...x...x...x...x Heyoka-Shelia......x...x...x...x...x Rendal-Jim............x...x...x...x...x
Great job everyone, keep up the consistent posting!
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Kup (Bohdi) is hitting some stressful and burdening times in the real world so he has requested a temporary leave of absence for at least a month. --Garrett was killed and has been playing dead.
Heyoka Monday August 27th, 2007 10:36:02 AM
Nodding her head at the guy with the mouthfull of a name, she casts it on him immediately, so that his shoulders unknot, and he immediately becomes more comfortable in this environment.
It feels to him as if an invisible cloak of bear fur has been draped around his shoulders, though without the stink.
Grueling Days Ahead d20=8 d100=51 Monday August 27th, 2007 1:43:26 PM
Night is deemed to dangerous to travel, the mountain has shown itself perilous enough in the daylight. Adding a lack of vision and colder temperatures might be tempting fate. Aiden seems fairly convinced of Skalti's destruction, but a few raise the question to a power behind the twice cursed bard of Ice Peak. The mention of such a possible force causes Aiden and Nauthiz`Ull to immediately think one word, Wishami. The name given to a malevolent spirit of terrible power that probably killed Edgar and a Dryad sorcerer in the tall pines several days west of Ice Peaks hunting borders.
Nauthiz`Ull brings another potential issue tot he front, that of the great Cold of Ice Vein itself in the near future. Before, Garrett was protecting nearly everyone with magic. He is gone now and everyone will need some other means to cope with the terrible cold. All those attuned to the natural world can tell it is well below freezing and the rising sun will not be of assistance this day or the next as the clouds have cleared to bright blue sky. Tonight will be the hardest on any unprotected. The Shelters will keep any inside warm, but those on guard outside will additional precautions.
The group begins moving back across the western slop towards the more trecherous and broken southern zone. Nauthiz and Aiden lead the group, picking thier way across the ice and snow.
Survival checks please
Please list current spell lists. Please list active spells. Currently the DM is assuming no Endure Elements have been placed on anybody. Heyoka posted about casting the spell on Nauthiz, but since Nauth stated he can cast it himself, the DM is considering the spell uncast
Yanosh Monday August 27th, 2007 3:26:22 PM
"Then it is back to the Orcs of Burfell, to let them know we have defeated the undead that has been hunting them." Yanosh states as he starts to drag the sled. "Come let us be off."
Yngvar the not so very tall Monday August 27th, 2007 6:59:05 PM
"No, Nauthiz`Ull," Yngvar returns. "Although I have items to see to my own safety I cannot be of any help."
"We do not know, for certain, that we have ended the undead plague of Burfell. We have yet to destroy their creator. No need to give false hope, Yanosh."
Addressing the group at large, "Since I do not feel the cold as others, when we make camp I'll go straight to bed for four hours and then stand watch until dawn fully armored. Any likewise capable will be welcome. Those without protection should stay within our shelters."
Aiden Monday August 27th, 2007 8:17:21 PM
Aiden rubbed his chin as he thought about the current situation. "Spellcasters need sleep...I will take first watch...Yanosh second because of your sight, Nauth'iz third..."
"And I agree with Yngvar...we have defeated Skalti, that we can tell the orks. But I do not think that the unnatural is defeated." After a moment, he then added. "We also have one other task, which some may not find tasteful..."
His eyes were hard. "We will have to look over Garrett's body for any equipment that shall help us. His armor, weapon and symbol are his, but he may have something from the Catacombs that could be helpful.." It was the survivor/tracker that Aiden was that was speaking, and, in no small way, the almost plundering of his friend's body did bother him.
(OOC: Could we find out what Garrett had?)
Heyoka Monday August 27th, 2007 10:35:00 PM
Looking over the night guards, she nods at them one at a time, and lets then know that when their shift starts, they must wake her up quietly, an ask for the spell that will keep the cold of their necks. <Endure Elements>
Any who look like they will suffer even in the shelters, she will cast on them after asking their allowance of this. _______________________________________________ 0-Know Direction, Flare, Cure Minor Wounds, Detect Magic, Mending
1-Endure Elements,Endure Elements,Endure Elements, Endure Elements (<-Wis of 18 mod)
2-Flame Blade, Barkskin, Cure Light Wounds (<-Wis of 18)
Heyoka d20=19 Monday August 27th, 2007 10:35:48 PM
Survival Check=19
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday August 28th, 2007 9:56:14 AM
"You shall not despoil Garrett's body, Aiden," Yngvar commands gravely. "His loss is not your gain."
"He belongs to his family now. Not us."
Heyoka Tuesday August 28th, 2007 11:53:03 AM
Looking at the short, mouthful-named one, she eyes him curiously.
"Would Garrett have wanted us to die out here, if he could help us? Would he wanted to have been puppeted like he was the other night? What if the puppeteer used his items against us?"
"I'm not saying degrade his body, or even strip it. Leave the armor and weapon be. But when has a dead body needed a food sack? Or an earring? I agree with ... Aiden is it? If we're to survive another attack, we need all the resouces available. And attack can now come from within. Since no one wanted to give him a proper Pyre right there and then, we now have an 'in' to our group that we can't afford. "
Eyes flat and dark as granite, she continues. "I, personally have no problems attacking the body that was once Garrett, but do you? What if it attacks first? What if it was you dead instead of Garrett? Would you want to be controlled by the likes of which is controlling him and the dead bard out there?" She waves her hand towards the darkeness around them. "If you want to die nobly, please do so elsewhere. I'd rather live. Nobly or no, so that I can fight off these Evil things so that others who cannot will sleep better."
Ignoring him for the rest of the night, she will administer to those who request the Endure Elements spell.
Nauthiz'Ull d20+10=22 d20+10=30 d20+12=32 d20+12=13 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 12:27:18 PM
"Aiden is right, as is Heyoka. We take Garrett's food, waterskin and perhaps that rod that he and Bohdi used when casting spells; if Bohdi didn't take it with him that is. Perhaps Heyoka can use the rod to aid her spells? I am not sure what it truly does or how to use it myself."
Camp was set and Nauth dove straight to bed; he needed rest to restore his connection to Burfell. The majestic mountain granted him few powers but they were the most helpful on her slopes.
As his turn for watch came up, Nauth clad himself in his furs, strapped on his magical quiver and pouch of potions and scratched his ulf behind her ears to stir her. He spent most of his watch circling the camp, closing his eyes to better attune his ears and starring at the stars above, wondering how his curse would affect the remaining people of the group.
How can I allow myself close to those who are new to the group? I must keep them away from me; make them dislike me. If they like me or consider me wunjo then they will die as well. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ spell prepared: endure elements Spell cast: endure elements listen1-22 listen2-30 NAT20! spot1-32 NAT20! spot2-13 NAT1!
Rendal d20=8 d20=18 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 3:24:36 PM
Rendal feels the cold during the day and notices Heyoka is not cold. Talking with her he askes for her assistance getting warm in the form of a spell.
Survival Check=8
Seeing Nauthiz'Ull distances himself from the group in a sulky manner, Rendal will try and provide some song during the day and night to lift the groups spirits.
Performance roll 18+11= 29
Yanosh d20+1=14 d20+1=12 d20+2=9 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 3:35:53 PM
Yanosh also go to his bedroll as soon as camp is made for he knows he will have a long night on watch.
When his turn on watch comes he silently wakes Heyoka about the spell that will help protect him during the night watch. On his watch Yanosh settles in a spot where the winds is lessened by the surrounding rocks and growth but to where he can see most if not all of the camp.
As the weary warrior sets his watch he knows it is not as effective as his past watches have been. The recent actions having taken their toll on him.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday August 28th, 2007 4:44:59 PM
"Very well," the ranger responds, "I shall part ways with the vultures of this group when we return to the village."
Aiden Tuesday August 28th, 2007 5:29:47 PM
Aiden's eyes narrowed at the implied insult, though he did not exactly know just what a 'vulture' was...(ooc: assuming those critters aren't around in the ice vein area.)
Aiden did keep tight reign on his temper as they were already reduced in number and health. Though insulted he was, now was not the time to challenge or deal with the situation.
However, he had expected something of the sort, though Aiden had not directly thought of whom would say it. He also did not want to seek the arms or armor of Garrett as he should be interned (ooc: pyre or burial?) with full honors and blessings. But the practical side also knew that they were now weakened even further with a majority of their spellcasters gone.
As Heyoka had bluntly put it, it was now survival....
Aiden gave a nod to Yngvar, understanding, though not agreeing with the tracker and healer.
During the evening, he shall meditate upon the cold, and to seek within himself (and Celsiun and Burfell) protection against it...
(Endure elements)
Heyoka Tuesday August 28th, 2007 6:51:25 PM
<Keeping Track> 2 Endure Elements -1 to Rendal -1 to Yanosh
Leaving- (2) Lvl 1 spells left
Inner War 3d6(2+5+2)=9 3d6(1+5+6)=12 2d4(4+2)=6 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 9:36:31 PM DM Note...You have not made it through the first day yet.
The group tracks over the western slope and it soon gives way to the harsher southern face. Ice, rips in jagged paths down steep inclines and lies thinly across perilous chasms. All hidden just under a light snow covering.
As the group moves they talk of Skalti, greater evil that may be behind the dead bard and of Garrett's possessions. The last item is where the greatest rift occurs. Some see using items or provisions of Garrett's as survival, others view it as grave robbing. The debate is heated with Nauthiz`Ull, Aiden and Heyoka on one side and Yngvar on the other. Rendall and Yanosh themselves look to stay out of it.
The group is seeming a bit fractured. Garrett was the heart and soul of this group, the cause and banner to which obviously Nauthiz, Aiden and Yanosh rallied. With him gone and in such a way, the bard has seen these looks on faces before. Men in this shape are not as shapr and in the Wilds, let alone an icy mountain side, men who are distracted die. In an attempt to divert minds and add cheer, the bard Rendal a common chatchy tune he has heard the Furriers and hunters chant and sing at the the Fire Circles.
Heyoka notes it first and to the elf's alarm, both of the human rangres, men who have recently proven themselves quite attune to the natural Wold, the Awakened mountain and of survival instincts, seem to be obliviously walking right onto the ice sheet. The elf calls out and the sound snaps Aiden and Nauthiz`Ull out of thier fog and an inner voice calls out to both of them. Adrenaline floods thier viens as the ground beneath them caves away. Both men disappear in a blast of snow and shattering ice. A section nearly 30' around them gives way.
The ground comes in fast and as you hit, you see it also continues to slope away further to your right. Thick ice and snow rock pummels the area about you. The ground is slick ice with rock eddies running through it. Pain rolls up as each of you hit and bounce. [Aiden damage 9...Nauthiz damage 12]
Aiden and Nauthiz please roll reflex save DC 10
Sucess, hands wheeling out and spikes boots dig into the snow, arrresting your slide only 10 from another 20' drop and then to only Celsiun knows where. A few hudred cubic feet of snow and ice rip past you and over the side
Failure, Try as you might to stop, the ice propels you off a small rock, spinning you in midair. The ground falls away again as you hurl off into a second small gorge. The impact punches you through the upper snow layer and with a final small drop. A breath later snow and ice crunch sickeningly around your prone body, pinning you beneath.[Damage 6]
Yngvar the not so very tall d20+9=22 Wednesday August 29th, 2007 10:04:24 AM
"No!" Yngvar cries as snow and ice gives way. The problem of disrespecting Garrett's family and the hero himself vanish as the young ranger throws himself prone in an effort to catch the falling adventurer closest to him.
(Given his short stature Yngvar doesn't make much of a human ladder, but it's better than nothing.)
Reflex Save to react quickly enough to help: 22 (+2 sacred bonus) = 24
Nauthiz'Ull [endure elements] d20+8=16 Wednesday August 29th, 2007 1:09:38 PM
IT was very true and quite obvious that his mind was far away from the group's current path through the Vein and along Burfell. His eyes seemed to glaze over at times and their usual sparkling iciness was muted. That was his first mistake. His second was to assume that Aiden was not having the same set of inner turmoils as himself.
Ice gave way and the ranger's thoughts snap to This is it. It is suitable. An unheroic death for such an unworthy human.
He lands with a painful thud and for a moment he wonders why dying is so painful. Then the survivalist kicks in and he scrambles for safety.
"Perfect!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ REF-16
Heyoka Wednesday August 29th, 2007 4:04:19 PM
Thinking over what just happened, she becomes concerned that this might've been a trap.
"Everyone, stand still." She says quietly. <Detect Magic>
Yanosh d20+2=11 Wednesday August 29th, 2007 4:17:44 PM
Yanosh, being from the Northern Continent, knows full well what a vulture is. His head snaps around to look at Yngvar. "A Vulture is an honorable member of nature and does its part in keeping our Wold clean. It also does what it must to survive in a world that hates it. We are in a dire place right now and need all of the help we can to survive, Garrett would think we were ignorant for not taking what we need to survive. And I for one Will Survive."
When the ground gives way Yanosh drops his center of gravity even lower and braces himself. "AVALANCH," he calls out. Then seeing the two rangers going over the edge Yanosh curses in Dwarven and begins to untie his rope from the sled. Once again Yanosh thanks the Gods of the Vein that he can help his Wunjos.
"STAY BACK THE REST MAY GO TOO" Yanosh calls out as he unties the rope. Laying down he crawls forward to the edge and looks down. "Aiden, Nauth can you hear me? Are you Ok?" After everything settles and Yanosh can see he looks to spot his friends.
Spot=11
OoC DM I know there maybe too many moves in my post. If there are just cut me off and I'll post what needs to be in my next post. TY
DM I only get real picky in combat. this is not combat and so therefore just fine
Rendal d20=5 d20=9 Wednesday August 29th, 2007 4:43:15 PM
Seeing his comrades fall into the crevice, He stops his singing and makes a quick hand gesture to conjure light for them to see. He cast the spell on one of his arrows and passes it to Yanosh so he may lower the arrow into the chasm.
"Here you go this should help them see down there. When they are ready to climb up let me know and I will sing to help them climb up one at a time."
Aiden d20=5 d20=16 d20=7 d20=19 d20=12 Wednesday August 29th, 2007 5:36:26 PM
Aiden's head perks up momentarily after hearing the warning of Heyoka (and then that within his voice).
Growling a curse, he lost his balance as the ice gave way from underneath him. Tumbling downwards, Aiden tried to turn and roll himself to see not only the two legged companions, but also the four. And if either wolves were in danger, he would throw his hand (arm) out to grab and hold them without thought to himself.
His gloved fingers scraping against the ice wall, Aiden dug his feet in, to slow his descent.
To the loud hues and cries of warning and concern from the others, all they could hear (though they could possibly see) of Aiden is continued and rather nasty (even for the language) cussing in ork. Most (actually all) was aimed at himself for not paying attention and letting his wind blown thoughts wander from the most important thing at the moment, survival.
It is almost an animalistic growl as Aiden, clutching to the ground, brush and whatever else broke from the mountain with one hand, loosed the small hand axe that hung from his side. Slowly, carefully, he would start making his climb out, but only after Nauth'iz made his way up first. Again his speech filled with profanities from not only the orken language, but the pigeon tongue of the Tuskens, and even a few from the speak of those from Ice Peaks.
He was even making up a few between the languages...
Reflex save (see below) (OOC: does tumbling come into play here? reflex (with tumbling): 5 + 7 + 3 = 15 without tumbling: 12)
Climb: 12 + 5 = 17 (not including bonus from Rendal's singing)
(OOC 2: I'm an idiot for missing the survival roll (even in italics)...sorry for that one folks!)
That was an Adventure now Wasn't it Thursday August 30th, 2007 9:01:22 AM
Yngvar starts to move for the pair of men, but the widening sinkhole forces him to rethink. If he moves forward, he will end up needing rescuing himself. Instead he drops to his belly and moves cautiously to the edge.
Yanosh cautions about an avalanche as he starts to prepare rope and move it to Yngvar to lower.
Rendall passes a magically lit arrow forward and the rescue efforts are well under way.
Heyoka's thoughts are more purposeful of this accident and she casts a magical detection spell. For long moments she filters the precense of magic all about her, to the location of the many magic possessions of her companions, but outside of them, there seems to be no other magic at work.
Yngvar, peerimus over the side sees both Aiden and Nauthiz`Ull resting on a slope bout 30 down and maybe 10' to the right. Both are alive and managed to stop thier own slides before dropping into a second crevice. Both men for the moment were safe, though not unharmed. From Aiden's spew of language it would appear what was hurt the most was the man's self esteem. To be caught so, most certainly did not sit well with him.
During the descent Aiden caught sight of his wolf and probably the other bounding up and away from the collapse. It seemed they were not heavy enough to break through themselves and were able to take that small fracture of time to jump clear as the heavier humans broke through.
Ropes are lowered and the two are hauled / climb out. A few scrapes and a good bruise or two and buffeted ego seem the extent of injury.
The group puts forth again, the diversion behind them and resumes the hard hike across the mountainside. Rest this eveing will certainly be welcomed. Many more hard hours finds the group camped in a sheltered area, their own shelters erected. The day was long, hard, mildly exciting and the night is promising to be quite cold.
[i]Endure Elements lasts 24 hours remember
Heyoka d20=10 d20=17 d20=15 d20=19 d20=10 d20=9 d20=1 d20=15 Thursday August 30th, 2007 10:57:42 AM
Shaking her head at the almost tragedy that happened that day, she focuses on her surroundings, asking for fisher to <hunt> while they traverse this expanse. His tummy might as well not go empty. And if he catches too much fish or game, he'd bring it back for her, as he's done before.
Thankfully, he also knows when to back away from a bigger animal. He'd seen his share of bullies.
While he was exploring the expanse, she focused on the natural world around her, one hand on the person in front of her's coat to keep her steady. She know's that things other than magic can trip up her companions, so she's becoming very aware of her surroundings, listening to the crunches under foot, the feel of the wind as it changes direction seemingly at will, and the smells and taste that the winds bring.
She sends her Druidic senses as far around them as they will go, trying to get a feel of what lives here normally, and how their homes are created, their life-cycles, and what preys on them. The little plant life she can sense, she looks for it's sustaining source, whether it is new to this ice plain, and what animals are attracted to it.
Concentration- 2+ (d20=10)=12 Handle Animal- 6+ (d20=17)=23 Know/Nature- 7+ (d20=15)=22 Listen- 2+ (d20=19)=21 Search- 2+ (d20=10)=12 Spot- 6+ (d20=9)=15 ---------------------------------------- Survival- 11+ (d20=1) <assuming no rerolls for a 1> =12 Survival- 11+ (d20=15) <assuming yes rerolls for a 1> =26
Nauthiz'Ull d20+12=16 d20+12=14 d20+5=17 d20+9=26 d8+3=5 d8+12=14 d8+12=15 d8+10=15 Thursday August 30th, 2007 12:00:27 PM
Clawing his way up the last few feet of the crevice, Nauth pats Yanosh on the back for his help and begins to walk away from the group without a word. His face in mangled in anger, frustration and embarrassment.
Once he and Aiden have scouted out a camp and set up the shelters, Nauth sets up his one man bivouac and sets Garrett's wrapped body within for the night.
"Garrett will not be left outside, even in death, for the true cold of Celsiun to blacken with frostbite."
After that he heads out, bow-in-hand, to try and find some real food to eat. He will take a wide birth of camp, searching for any tracks that could result in food and take down whatever game he may come across.
The ranger spends the rest of the evening making poor attempts at jokes of his folly; he has never been that great at saying thank you, but the few remaining who have traveled with him for a while can see the attempt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot [tracks] - 16 Survival [track] - 14 Prof [Hunter] - 17 Attack [if game found] - 26 Damage - 5 Survival [weather] - 14 Spot - 15 Listen - 15
Completely crappy rolls all around.
Yanosh Thursday August 30th, 2007 3:25:21 PM
Yanosh understanding of self-honor accepts Nauth and Aidens thanks with out a word as to their slip in judgment. Everyone misses a step one in a while and with most everyone's mind still reeling from the loss of the party members it's a wonder that more did not fall in.
Yanosh has come to See that his own Clan of Dwarves are not that much different from those of Ice Peaks.He has truly found a home among them.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=7 d20+1=20 d20-2=12 d20+1=21 d20+3=14 Thursday August 30th, 2007 8:13:12 PM
Sticking to his plan to assist in the only way he can, the ranger helps set up camp and goes to bed without eating. He'll be up in four hours to remain on watch until it is time to break camp in the morning.
Know (Nature) 7 Listen 20 (+2 vs orcs) Search 12 Spot 21 (nat 20) (+2 vs orcs) Survival 14 (+2 vs orcs)
Aiden d20=17 d20=1 d20=15 d20=10 Thursday August 30th, 2007 11:27:08 PM
Nodding, he silently acknowledged his thanks to Yanosh (and the others) for their aid. "let's find a good site..." was all that he said in his typical gruff manner.
Even as they set for the night, he agreed with Nauth'iz about Garrett's body, and not leaving it to the cold. "yes...let us protect him as he did us..."
It was going to be a difficult evening, but he would try to (while the spell was functional) visit the body to make sure that it still remained at rest (and also privately give his thanks).
Just as the darkness of evening fills the camp, Aiden will say the words that had come to him during the prior evening (casting Endure Elements). Upon uttering these words, he will then go to his meditations after his watch and prior to his sleep...
Rendal d20=15 d20=12 d20=17 Thursday August 30th, 2007 11:46:55 PM
Humming a tune while setting camp, Rendal will smile and tell stories he has heard through out his travels.
"Here is to getting out of that scrape in one peace and to having no more trouble on our way. I would also like to take a moment to wish our friend a peaceful rest in the next life."
Diplomacy 15+9= 24
Spot 12 Listen 17+5=22
Returned to the Vale Friday August 31st, 2007 11:49:01 AM
Heyoka sends fisher off and the white bear readily nods and heads down slope and is soon lost to Sight. For herself, the elven druid tries to put her mind into a restful state after the camp is set. Mostly she senses her companions and the fair amount of noise they make. Eventually things settle. Heyoka can feel the mountain beneath her, all around her. Its presence in the very air and she knows that it can feel her and the others as well. There is a feeling of peace, for the most part, but there is also solitude, isolation and a bit of irritation. Heyoka is brought further into her mind and the rest of the world is pushed further away. "I am", it speaks directly into her thoughts and then falls silent. She is then alone with her thoughts and her head aches slightly. Fisher arrives shortly after dark with a small fox. Having now been on the slopes for a few days, Heyoka has seen signs of fox and stag, rabbit and vole and squirrel. All the small mammals of the Vein she is familiar with from the broken southern range where she make her home. Trees and shrubs are more sporatic, but the ice plants grow beneath the snow and ice. One just needs a little luck and a lot of skill to find them. She has seen on rivers or streams and nothing to speak of as avians either.
Nauthiz'Ull sets Garrett into a small one man shelter and then goes for a relatively quick hunt himself. He figures a few hours of daylight exists and that he could come up with a fox or set of rabbits in that time. Nauth gauges tomorrow will bring more of the same as today as will tomorrow night. The Endure Elements spells will be needed by dark.
Yngvar assist with the shelters and soon retires until his watch. As dozes off he can hear Nauthiz`Ull returning with the declaration of a few rabbits for breakfast and handful of wild onions. That night the young man's dreams are of a bitter dark cold sweeping across the tundra. Screams of men and women peel off into the night all around him and a core fear seizes at his throat. There is a shape upon the open tundra and it is coming quickly with death following. A feeling or pull to his left and behind him, shifts Yngvars gaze. Impossibly far away, but somehow visible to him a pair of figures stand. In one hand, a hammer is held by the broader of chest. The taller has his hands folded, watching and waiting. Then the dream is over.
Aiden checks on Garrett through the night and discovers that the cold has not touched his skin. The small canvas shelter is not the cause, it is as if the cold can not settle upon him. Something keeps it at bay and as Aiden pauses to think upon that and feeling of watchfulness comes over him. Just over his shoulder, the ranger could swear the moon itself just blinked, as if it were a great eye. The feeling is gone and only the cold dark of night is about him.
Rendal hums as he helps and at the small fire proposes a toast to fortune and to Garrett peaceful rest. He then relays a story that has come to his mind. A light hearted story of young men getting into harmless trouble and where upon in the end all ends well.
The night passes with watches attentive to the small fire and sounds of the mountain life about them. It is peaceful and uneventful. The cold is deeply pressing, but magic holds it at bay for all who venture out of the small shelters with their warming fires.
The next few days of hard march and deeply cold nights are the same and the party soon enough finds itself at the vales pass leading into the caldera where the orc clan called the Uršr Friš have made a home.
Heyoka Friday August 31st, 2007 2:56:04 PM
Unsure as to what to make of a mountain that speaks to one's mind, she is grateful to be out of it's shadow, and entering the caldera. However, at the slight nervous tension that several are giving off, she pulls one of the Rangers to one side.
"What is it ahead that has everyone ready for anything? Trouble, or mischeviousness? And is the thing we seek here, or beyond?"
A bit irritated by having to get the story out of people in bits, she patiently waits for him to explain the needs of the immediate future.
Yanosh Friday August 31st, 2007 3:41:10 PM
Looking into the entrance to the Orcs village Yanosh smirks and has a thought of calling down to them to let them know that they are coming. For the party returns as concurring Heros. Besides he realizes he cannt wait to restart his 'conversation' with the big Orc.
Aiden d20=4 d20=5 d20=5 d20=20 Friday August 31st, 2007 4:14:08 PM
"It is the unknown..." Aiden responded to Heyoka, "at least for me."
"we go to those orks to say that we think we have killed that which had hunted them" but it is obvious in Aiden's voice that he wasn't completely sure as to the truth of the statement.
"I know of their tribe to be what some call 'honorable' as they were accepted by the mountain..." Aiden continued, "but I suspect that they, as with the village of Ice Peaks, are having their own challenges on the chieftain, like upstarts looking against an alpha, but they were not yet snapping defiance when we last left."
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 31st, 2007 9:18:40 PM
"No, recall my dream," Yngvar reminds Aiden of what he had relayed days earlier. "Where one fell two have taken his place."
"Heroes? Bah."
"We have had our asses handed to us and we are in retreat," the gaunt ranger points out. "Bickering over the fallen's possessions that rightfully belong to his family."
Rendal d20=15 Saturday September 1st, 2007 10:12:52 AM
"Yngvar My friend we have not taken his possessions yet because we have no need. Now that we are safe mabey we will not need them. As far as I am concerned his family will get his things or we can have someone raise him. Ease your heart my friend. We are all in this toghther."
Diplomacy 15+9+24
OOC :That should turn Yngvar around:)
OOC: Dru for Yngvar Sunday September 2nd, 2007 9:11:24 AM
One might think so, but Yngvar is very hard on himself despite my best efforts to get him to 'chill out'.
Aiden Sunday September 2nd, 2007 10:49:21 AM
Aiden was looking, searching while the conversation with Yngvar was occurring. However, upon his statements of 'being in retreat' and the tone (ooc: which may well be misconstrued to Aiden at the moment), implied something that caused Aiden's head to jerk upwards...pulling his attention from whatever he was examining at the moment.
His eyes and voice were as frosty as the air, or snow on the ground even as he turned to face his fellow tracker. It seemed, now, as if Yngvar was now starting to question his (Aiden and the group's) courage.
Right now, it was only the respect of Garrett that held him back from challenging, or just outright attacking this 'newcomer'.
Rendal d20=20 Sunday September 2nd, 2007 11:05:18 AM
I am with the group and want Garret and his family to get whatever they want.
Peace among us is my goal. You are a great team mates and I am sure together we will make this place a better place.
What say you my friends?
Diplomacy (d20 20+9=29) OCC :couldn't have rolled it better auto success.
Yanosh d20+2=17 d20+2=21 Sunday September 2nd, 2007 11:56:04 AM
Tiring of the constant friction with Yngvar Yanosh remains quiet. He knows he owes a small debt of gratitude to him for saving his life in the fight with Skalti. But his lack of understanding that they did not wish to take Garrett's personal belonging just the things that Garrett would give freely to help the group survive.
Yanosh surveys the entrance for any Orc guards or anything that maybe different then before. And what of the Ice Witch? What does the old Hag have to do with any of this? Why he thought of her he does not know but she remains in his thought and behind the scenes.
Search stonecunning=17 spot=21
Nauthiz'Ull Sunday September 2nd, 2007 4:25:10 PM
There is only so much that any man from Ice Peak Village can take in terms of someone calling him dishonorable and Yngvar was at the breaking-point with a few of them. Nauth, knowing full well Aiden's thoughts and the way in which he was raised to manifest those feelings, heads over to his fellow hunter and nudges his shoulder.
"It wouldn't be much of a fight wunjo. You would have to use my dagger to help even the odds." Nauth winks a bit, a wry smirk etched roughly under an ever thickening beard which he scratches.
"Yngvar, you are from the same village. You should understand that out here we are the only family that matters. Garret has no one back in Ice Peak save the bloodline ceremony family (sorry, forgot what it was called exactly and who is family was). You are ignorant and selfish for acting in such a way. Perhaps if you were thinking more about the family that we need to rely on right now, Garret would still be alive." There is no bitterness or blame or anger or sorrow hidden behind the ranger's words, he is just stating facts as any man of Ice Peak would. "But you worry too much about honor and dying and your ideas of both are muddled and intertwined. Perhaps next time I will take your armor and throw it to the bevroren doden. Will that make you fight? And be sure to know that I will personally be eating your rations if you die." There is a smile on lithe man's face and his air is much like one that would be found around the bonfires at night, induced by a few mugs of ice wine.
Yngvar the not so very tall Monday September 3rd, 2007 10:40:33 AM
The young ranger just doesn't get the idea that this group is a family. Perhaps more important than his bloodline back at the village.
Nauthiz'Ull's condemnation of Yngvar's late (if timely) arrival in the combat that claimed Garrett's life causes the young ranger's head to bow further. There is clearly a great and heavy weight on the guant youth's shoulders.
His paladin background and the natural sense of honor bound up in such a calling is clearly a stumbling block for the conflicted youth. His belief system is being crushed under constant onslaught and Yngvar has no reserves of experience to draw upon.
He silently, resolutely takes the party's criticism. The world he knows is naught but chaos.
OOC: Yngvar has never eaten while on this journey and sleeps but four hours a night. Despite his best efforts at being ready the undead always seem to attack only when he is unprepared.
Rendal d20=20 d20=2 Monday September 3rd, 2007 11:14:09 AM
Talking to these experienced adventures has given Rendal lots of experience on the wild side of a Rangers life style. He is glad that they are so knowledgeable about the landscape and its dangers.
For without them he is unsure of his skill in the wild.
Lightly smiling he looks to the and asks "My friends where do we see these friendly clans people."
Spot 20+0+ 20 OOC: wow getting great rolls here :) Listen 2+5= 7 ah well :)
Heyoka Monday September 3rd, 2007 12:26:46 PM
Unsure how to deal with these contentious beings, just eyes them as she plods along.
First Meetings Part II Monday September 3rd, 2007 1:14:21 PM
Heyoka looks for more information about teh immediate future.
Aiden fills her in briefly.
Yanosh's stride picks up a bit. This part is nearly over. Then they could see to Garrett and then they could go after the Tundra Walkers and the Shield of Domi. The dwarf also had a conversation to continue that despite himself he found enjoyable and a complete surprise. The gruff dwarf chuckles lightly at the thought of the big orc and thier well traded barbs.
Yngvar finds some fault in Aidens recap and his mood sours the more he thinks of it. Yngvar is far more pessemistic of the past few days and the dreams some of them experienced. Yngvar falls into line of Garrett and the items Garrett owned. They belonged now to his father, the very man who had also Blood bonded Garrett a few weeks ago. On that Nauthiz and Yngvar agree.
The fight starts again, for three days the bickering had gone on, but Rendall this time sees a clear middle ground. During the harder marching and cold it had simply eluded him. Rendall speaks well and calmly. His voice commands attention and respect and leaves little room or further debate.
The group moves into the caldera and towards the orc encampment. Before long a small group of 4 armed orcs approaches through the light trees. Yanosh recognizes one as his 'friend'. The barrel chested orc holds a hand out and his face reads as one who is not very happy. "You return" he pauses and smiles, his dull yellow and black tusk like teeth showing, "And you have brought dinner. The Warchief will be pleased."
His eyes shift to Heyoka, Rendall and Nauthiz`Ull. "But you also bring strangers. Who now speaks for you." he gestures to the body upon the sled behind Yanosh. "Now that the god worshiper is dead."
Aiden d20=15 d20=10 d20=9 Monday September 3rd, 2007 4:56:47 PM
During the journey, Aiden kept quiet, trying to not cause further anger or contention (ooc: great word there, kudos for Heyoka for using it) within the pack of friends and strangers.
Few of the others knew what had been discussed, and during the first meeting, he had served as Garrett's second. If he did not step forward, he (and the group) would lose face to the orks.
And so, he stepped forward.
First, within the orken language, he speaks, "I speak...as I was the second, and with our leader, the Domi worshipper Garrett, dying in glorious battle against the dark spirits that had struck cowardly from the shadows at your people, now am first." His voice emphasized the fact of how Garrett died. He then says it aloud in the human tongue for the others to understand.
As to his second...Aiden was of mixed thought. His loyalty to Nauth'iz was strong, and seeing another warrior come to take his spot would gain within the orken eyes.
Yanosh, though respected by some of the orks, would still not be trusted being a dwarf....
However, Rendall had shown himself to be quite cunning of mind and tongue. Though not as physically imposing as the other two, he could serve well as his second, and help with an area that Aiden was far from strong (aka Diplomacy...).
So...he would let them (and fate or whimsy) decide who shall follow next. Aiden just hoped that only one did, for if more did, then it would be looked upon as a weak group without any form of leadership or comraderie...
Which would be bad....VERY bad....
His eyes continued to look ahead, though Aiden did try to see from their markings, body posture, and reactions if anything had changed (with the leadership of the chieftain, and views of the Ice Peaks group).
Yanosh Monday September 3rd, 2007 7:16:28 PM
Yanosh holds his hand out in greeting. Listening to Aiden speak Yanosh knows that he can not step forward as second. Being a Dwarf he is still not respected in the eyes of the orcs. "This is Nauthiz'Ull he is a member of our group that was not here when we last visited. He was needed back at the villiage and came to meet us later. He is a tracker for our group." Yanosh states. He says it hoping Nauth would step forward as second but not making him such without him claiming it himself. "This is Rendall and Heyoka they are new to us. Both of which have shown their bravery in battle. We bring news of the destruction of the undead that has hunted this mountain."
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday September 4th, 2007 9:23:20 AM
The young ranger holds back as before, wary of this sub-human tribe.
Nauthiz'Ull Wednesday September 5th, 2007 3:10:33 AM
It is very odd to see how similar other tribes are to the likes of Ice Peak, although they get misconstrued by village slander. Nauth looks upon Aiden with a well concealed amount of shock for stepping up and taking charge of the group. He sees Yanosh stir a bit and then proceed to introduce him. Nauth stands as straight and full-chested as the lithe man can.
Extending his arm in greetings as Aiden and Yanosh have done Nauth speaks up loudly and powerfully.
"I am Nauthiz'Ull sveinn Ull'Heimdall sveinn Heimdall..." The list goes on through four generations. "My father was the great hunter of Ice Peak and I have trained in his ways. My sister, Frigg'Isa sacrificed herself to Celsiun himself to save our lands. I am now the second."
Nauth stares at the orcs with his icy blues eyes trying his best to imitate Aiden's posture and body language but waits for his fellow ranger's move as to what to do next.
Yngvar (Dru)-I want to say that I hope you are not taking any of Nauth's banter personally; he has a history of being very short/gruff/abrasive. You keep on doing what you are doing and things will works themselves out. Nauth also has a struggle with others being the leader of the group that he wants to lead so badly (i.e. just like his father) so that will explain a lot as to why he is so hard on others.
Heyoka Wednesday September 5th, 2007 10:51:13 AM
Unsure as to what to do, besides look menacing, she steps up, off to the left and three steps behind Nauth, all but glaring at the Leader of this new group. Fisher will join her, pressing against her side.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20+1=3 d20+1=13 Wednesday September 5th, 2007 11:09:06 AM
The young ranger jumps a bit as Nauth all but shouts.
Then returns to keeping his awareness beyond the confines of the group.
Listen 3 (+2 vs orcs) Spot 13 (+2 vs orcs)
OOC to all: I am not my character; I take nothing personally. Press on, Yngvar is who he is in spite of my efforts to cheer him up.
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