Aztyr (51/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d20+5=18 ; Monday May 19th, 2008 11:19:46 PM
"Yeah, that bridge don't look like it's hold one of you Humans, let alone one of us Taurs." Aztyr agrees after shifting a bit at the thought of something burning her feet. Seeing everyone look around at the chain and any other options, She has an idea. "I can make the three of us Taurs fly, and we can carry another accross. the others probably some of you larger people than I. We should be able to cross the river enough times while flying to get everyone accross. That will of course use up the last of my most powerful spells. Appolo won't have to worry about me blowing him up again, at least until tommorow that is." She says teasingly.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Tuesday May 20th, 2008 7:45:02 AM
How far across is it to the other side?
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Tuesday May 20th, 2008 8:06:41 AM
Lorth seems unconcerned about Tobiasz's hooves as the others check their own feet and boots... On hearing his friends concern about the bridge Lorth says, "I can easily ferry across anyone who can sit on Tobiasz's back." Then he proceeds to ride Tobiasz right out onto the river, instead of Tobiasz going into the river as would be normal, the horse floats an inch or two above the surface, his hooves never touching the water. He then rides Tobiasz back to the shore bank, "Who needs a ride?"
Malgant Tuesday May 20th, 2008 4:48:46 PM
Malgant is sure that his mouth is hanging open at Lorth's feat of riding. He has never seen a mount that could do such a thing. With an effort he closes his mouth. " That will solve the problem of crossing for the human sized among our number. Now that Vorelle points it out I see that there is a chain, quite obviously meant to be used by walking on one chain and using the other as a handhold." Malgant looks down at his hooves." Somehow I doubt that balancing on that chain will be very easy for me. Which leave me with wading, or the bridge, which may be wading anyway." Malgant looks a wee bit glum. Normally the differences in his physical make up are not so hard to fit into the world around him. Today just doesn't seem to be his day.
Appolo d20+12=32 ; Tuesday May 20th, 2008 6:48:28 PM
Appolo looks over the bridge and chain carefully.He listens to what the others have to say and studies the river and area around it.After a few momnets he speaks"OK Aztyr you say you can get yourself Vauhwyt and Malgant across.While Vorelle champ and Val ride on your backs.Lorth you can carry Bart on the back of Tobiasz.Me I'll use the chain.OH and no one goes in the river.My gues is that it is made of acid which is why every thing but the rocks and dirt is gone the water and ground around here is most likely saturated completely with the stuff and everyone who has boots on levave them on.I have afeeling the acid content going up the closer we get to Acid."
Appolo Tuesday May 20th, 2008 7:04:52 PM
Appolo reaches out and grabs a bucket froma couple of pixies flying by carrying it.With one hand presenting the bucket and the other holdinga flaming green gnomish,he presents the bucket to Thothia"Here you go.Go ahead loose yourlunch.Heaven knows we've all been there one reason or another."
Appolo sways slightlyas he smiles at Thothia ehilr hsnding her the bucket.
DM Kent Wednesday May 21st, 2008 7:19:29 AM
The river is about 100 yards wide at this point though it looks lt probably widens up river. The damage to shoed feet is none at this moment, the damage to bare feet etc. is now at a rate of 1 pt per hour. Total damage is only at 1 point right now.
The bridge indeed looks nearly impassable, though the chian looks nearly brand new
Plans and spells are discussed as the group is faced with gettign across the river. While there you see several fish plop up to the top of the water and float there.
Apollo seems to have setteld on a plan for the group and lays it out. The question remains will it work and is it actually feasable.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Wednesday May 21st, 2008 8:38:56 AM
Lorth offers a ride to Bart, by extending his hand to help him mount up. If Bart accepts he ferries him across and drops him off. Lorth will then return for any others that need a ride.
Aztyr (50/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday May 21st, 2008 2:26:48 PM
"I'd like to save some of my more powerful spell casting ability if possible, What I'd like to try is casting Fly on both of the people who can carry the most first, and see if between them they can carry the other across. If they can't then I'll use the last of my most potent magic to fly the third across. Are you both willing to try that?" If they both agree, Aztyr casts fly on the two of them one after the other, and then trys and see if between them, they can haul the third across. If it even looks like it might not work, she will make the last one fly and and get across that way.
(spells cast Fly x 2 or 3 - duration 7 minutes, speed 60) Spells Per Day
resist acid 120 points or 100 min, Bull's strength 10 min AC 26 82/82 Malgant Wednesday May 21st, 2008 7:51:28 PM
Malgant listens to the plan as Appolo lays it out and nods, having assumed most of what he says already. Turning to Aztyr he says, " Save your second spell of flight, I would prefer that you had it ready if we run into trouble. Domi has granted me the prayer of strength today which will allow me to easily carry either you or Vauhwyt across, though not both at once." As he speaks, Malgant walks among the taur and Champ and lightly touches each of them, a small amount of healing power flowing from his hands into them( cure minor woundsx4). "I have healed the damage from the acid here, and I should be able to protect myself with a prayer to Domi but Vauhwyt would you be able to protect yourself, Aztyr and Champ until we make it to Acid? You used the arcane version of the prayer earlier did you not? When you are ready Aztyr I will pray and increase my strength and we can follow Lorth's example and get this trip finished."
OOC Cast cure minor wounds on myself, Aztyr, Vauhwyt and Champ to heal the acid damage. Cast protection from energy acid on myself, granting me 100 minutes or 120 points of acid resistance, whichever comes first When Aztyr and Vauhwyt are ready cast Bulls Strength on myself and have her cast Fly on me and then begin to Immediately ferry Vauhwyt across the river, returning to ferry Aztyr next at my best speed ( 60' /round) Spells updated on my sheet for all of this. BTW for what it's worth I think the chain is a trap.
Appolo/Bart{ Appolo Tattoo of Spider Climb ,Boots of Speed} d20+15=18 ; d20+10=22 ; Wednesday May 21st, 2008 8:41:36 PM
Appolo smiles"Ok we have a plan.Azytyr you use your magic as you see fit.Just as long as we all make it across with out getting our feet wet so to speak.."He points to dead fish now floating in the river to empasize his point."Ok I'm going across."
Appolo then activates his boots of speed and his tattoo of spider climb.He moves to the chain.He quickly begins to use the chain to cross the river as fast as possible.
Balance 18 Climb 22
Bart Looks look at Lorth"Yes I will take you up on that.Thank you."He climbs up on Tobiaz's back with Lorth's help and allows Lorth to transport him to the otherside as Appolo uses the chian.
OOC Sorry about the second post yesterday.Thought I was possting in The Giggling Ghost.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Wednesday May 21st, 2008 9:42:19 PM
Val takes a deep breath and says a prayer to Gragul. She starts walking across the bridge, going sowly and testing the one infront of her.
Vorelle and Champ Wednesday May 21st, 2008 11:11:08 PM
Vorelle looks about anxiously as the plan is decided on. For herself, she can probably cross via the bridge or the chain. She is worried about Champ, though, and stands with him on the bank, hoping that Lorth or one of the taurs can ferry him across.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Thursday May 22nd, 2008 8:06:41 AM
Vauhwyt casts Reduce Person on anyone who needs it to be smaller for easy carrying.
Then she casts Alter Self and changes into a Gargoyle. She flies across.
resist acid 120 points or 100 min, Bull's strength 10 min AC 26 82/82 Malgant Thursday May 22nd, 2008 7:37:43 PM
Waitng for Aztyr to cast her spell of flying on him, Malgant watches Vauhwyt transform and fly off. " So much for that plan." Then He hears Val whisper a prayer to Gargul and walk towards the bridge. " Val? The bridge isn't safe. Wait here and once I get Aztyr across I'll come back for you."
Aztyr (50/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Thursday May 22nd, 2008 10:08:22 PM
"Take Val first, then see if you can get Vorelle and Champ accross, you should have enough after getting them accross to still get me, if not I can fly myself. Although I do like saving some magic for those just in case moments."
DM Kent d100=26 ; d100=35 ; d100=78 ; d100=100 ; d100=63 ; Thursday May 22nd, 2008 10:16:38 PM
Val starts across the bridge after saying a quick prayer and is rewarded by the bridge swaying fairly dramatically at her first step onto it. However after the first step it continues to stand. The second step it wobbles nearly as badly but on the third fourth and fifth, it actually seems to be getting a bit steadier. She realizes that 300 feet of thsi bridge crossing may be extrmely hard on her nerves and begins to wonder at her sanity when she hears Malgant call to her.
Through varied means of spells and flight the group gets across the river and wait for Val.
resist acid 120 points or 100 min, Bull's strength 10 min AC 26 82/82 Malgant Thursday May 22nd, 2008 11:00:45 PM
Not leaving Val alone on the bridge, Malgant flies out to her and hovers, waiting for her to allow him to fly her the rest of the way across. If she does not, allow him, he will hover at her side to catch her if the bridge collapses.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Friday May 23rd, 2008 7:58:22 AM
Once Malgant is flying over her, Val raises her arms so Mal can lift her up. "My hero." She says with a flitatious smile and wraps her arms around his neck.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Friday May 23rd, 2008 8:04:47 AM
"Vorelle, I will come back for Champ, after dropping off Bart.", Lorth says. When Lorth returns for Champ he lifts him up and lays him over Tobiasz's back, front paws on one side back paws on the other. Lorth then sits with Champ in front of him and ferries him across. If no one else helps Vorelle across, Lorth returns for her.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Friday May 23rd, 2008 11:12:42 AM
Vauhwyt watches carefully, wondering if she should have taken feather fall instead of shield for her latest first level spell.
While she is aloft, she looks around to see what she can see.
Appolo/Bart{ Appolo Tattoo of Spider Climb ,Boots of Speed} Friday May 23rd, 2008 2:21:40 PM
Appolo gets across quick and looks around seeing Bart next to him and the others begin to cross safely except for Valanthe.He muttersa few choice words that would bliter the ears of G'aal himself"Val what are you doing?"Looking over at Vorelle"Vauhwyt can you give Vorrelle alift I see Lorth has got champ."Appolo is not pleased with the chaotic way in which they crossed the river.
Bart looks aroundand just smiles"Calm down Appolo.It will be ok."Bart looks up at his best friend and Brother.The closest thing to family he has left.He think yep Appolo is stil Appolo witha wry grin.
DM Kent d100=12 ; Friday May 23rd, 2008 10:49:53 PM
Just as Val takes her next step and Malgant drops down to get her there is a great crack and the bridge begins to fall into the river as the next pylon holding the section Val was on breaks in two. With a mighty leap Val finds herself being carried through the air to shore.
Once everyone is across, the march resumes and as things start sloping upwards again things become less soggy. The plant life here doesn't seem to be faring any better and in fact there is little in the way of normal plant life remaining, making you wonder what has happend to the animals that relied on those plants, etc. Much of the plant live now apears to be scrawny, covered with thorns and sicky in color.
Several hours later and now approaching sundown, the lights of acid can be seen at the top of the rise.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Saturday May 24th, 2008 3:22:37 PM
Val sighs when they finally see acid. The food won't be good and the water is tainted, but at least thee will be a bed to sleep in. Which is preferable to sizzling on the ground.
"Hopefully we can find an oil or something to treat our boots with so the acid won't eat through them."
82/82hp Malgant Monday May 26th, 2008 9:41:20 AM
As Malgant catches Val and flies her back to shore he asks her " What was that all about? You knew the bridge was unsafe, Why cross it?" Once they land the march is less painful for Malgant at least due to the acid resistance granted by Domi. If Vorelle wishes Malgant can carry Champ so that he does not get his paws burned by the acid. The sight of the town is a welcome relief. Hopefully they do not run into more low ground tomorrow, As Malgant has nowhere near the number of prayers needed o ward all of the Taur's feet.
OOC Put your HP back up if you need healing. Once we are safe in the inn for the evening I'll heal what I can so we start fresh tomorrow.
Vorelle and Champ Monday May 26th, 2008 10:52:44 PM
Vorelle gratefully surrenders Champ to Maglant.
Champ is less grateful, and wiggles a great deal, trying to get down. The ground does hurt his paws, though, so he is less forceful about it than he otherwise might be.
Normally more at home in the wild, Vorelle is uncharacterstically glad to see Acid on the horizon. This once, sleeping in a bed may actually be preferable.
Appolo/Bart Monday May 26th, 2008 11:22:42 PM
Appolo tracels along with the others and is happy to the town on the horizon"OK let's get some rooms and some thing to eat."
Barts follows along happily whistling as he does so."yes some thing to eat and aplace to sleep sounds good to me."
82/82hp Malgant Tuesday May 27th, 2008 5:44:18 AM
The shield bobbing unsupported in front of Champ seemed to be his major complaint, and once it was stowed on Malgant's back he seemed to quiet down some. Malgant cradled Champ on his left side, leaving one hand free to alternately stroke Champ's head and calm him down or to navigate hazards along the way. As they approach the city Malgant says, "If you need more healing than tonights rest will counter see me once we are settled in. Mostly I have longer more serious prayers remaining for today, but they will suffice to heal wounds as well."
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Tuesday May 27th, 2008 7:48:04 AM
When the party reaches acid, Lorth dismisses Tobiasz then follows his friends to the nearest inn.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d8+1=4 ; d8+1=6 ; Tuesday May 27th, 2008 3:54:45 PM
Not feeling the best, especially the pads on her feet, Aztyr is almost over joyed at seeing a building with floors that arn't splattered with Acid. "If we are going to continue traveling in the area or worse, some of us are going to need something to help with our feet. Maybe if we can get some canvas strips, we can wrap them, I've had to do that before when a hell hound bit me as I was trying to avoid him. The canvas might be enough to keep the acid away for awhile, and if needed when can just change the wrappings."
Aztyr activates her healing ability and seeing as it wasn't enough, does so again, returning her to full health, for now...
DM Kent Tuesday May 27th, 2008 11:01:25 PM
The party arrives in Acid and is met by an open gate with noone around as watch or guard.
Entering carefully you all head toward the nearest large looking building that is lit up in hopes that it is an inn and are rewarded by the building actually ending up being an inn. There appears to be a stabble of some sort off to the side, but noone shoes up or offers to take your beast. The place has an overall run down appearance and feel to it but seems to be the only thing going anywhere nearby. The sign over the door is of a traditional trencher and stein and apparently has no official name that can be seen.
There is a bit of soft noise to be heard coming from within as you approach the door.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Wednesday May 28th, 2008 7:28:56 AM
Seeing that the town looks deserted, Lorth is a bit alarmed, he slowly unslings his shield and draws his sword as they approach the inn. Better to be safe than sorry, he thinks.
Appolo/Bart Wednesday May 28th, 2008 11:00:27 AM
Appolo looks around"Well doesn't seem to be much happenning around here,"He says as he walks through town and toward the Inn. When they reach the Inn Appolo goes inside"Hello anyone here.We need roons for the night."He says quite loudly.
Bart follows Lorth's example"It's rather creepy isn't it."He then follow's Appolo inside.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Wednesday May 28th, 2008 11:26:47 AM
"Maybe the town is deserted. Either way at least there is a room for the night. We have to do something about walking on acid. It's not something I enjoy."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday May 28th, 2008 3:21:27 PM
Aztyr mutters something about wearing boots, but its said so low it couldn't be made out. She stands on the porch to the Inn while a couple of the others go inside to investigate, she looks at each of the pads on her feet one at a time, seeing if there are any tender spots.
82/82hp Malgant Wednesday May 28th, 2008 4:40:57 PM
As they enter the town proper, Malgant crouches down and lets Champ down so that he can walk with Vorelle. He notices Lorth's uneasiness and though he was around Bralin long enough to have the same niggling concerns, he pushes them into the back of his mind and tries to remain optimistic. Still not happy about the prospect of trudging through more acid tomorrow, a thought strikes the preist which he quickly voices. " Vorelle, You are quite skilled in healing and with herbs, I have seen that quite easily in the past couple of days. Would you be able to make some sort of balm, or salve that would either protect the paws and hooves of the Taurs and Champ, or maybe something to lessen the pain and burning of the acid in the ground?. It only seemed to be really bad in low lying areas, but if you know of some kind of acid resistant plant that can be used in a preparation like that I am pretty sure that it now grows around here. Anything growing here would have to be acid resistant wouldn't it, just to survive?" Malgant keeps walking with the group as he talks, hearing some kind of sounds inside the Inn that they are approaching. Appolo takes the lead then and opens the door and announces the group. Malgant steps inside and steps to the right of the door, allowing his vision to adjust to the inside lighting and trying to map out safe paths through the place for someone his size.
Vorelle d20+12=17 ; d20+11=31 ; Wednesday May 28th, 2008 6:02:59 PM
Vorelle, too, approaches the inn cautiously. It would be good to get out of this strange, poisonous environment, but that doesn't mean they ought to walk right into an ambush.
She nods at Maglant's suggestions, and turns her mind to what could be done to alleviate the acid. The actual concocting, of course, will need to wait until they have a settled location for the evening.
[Heal 17; Knowledge Nature 31 (natural 20) ]
DM Kent Thursday May 29th, 2008 12:12:42 AM
The group heads to the door and opening it up is met with a blast of noise as about 50 people are inside drinking and talking. As it is announced that they are looking for rooms, a very robust middle aged woman runs up carrying a tray covered with mugs and pitchers intended for another table.
" Well now rooms are not to be had, nor are baths, but we have some space left in the common room for borders this evning if you want? 3 silver a piece, you provide yur own security. Breakfast is served at an hour before dawn, bread and cheese with goat's milk, another 3 silver a piece. We have a little something left of tonight's evening meal as well, 5 silver each add another 2 silver if you want meat. Pitcher of Sour Wine 6 silver, Pitcher of Sweet is 8. Ale is 1 silver a mug, fresh water is 1 gold a glass. Find yerselves a seat and I'll be right with you again. That said she heads off to her other tables and drops off her drinks.
There appears to be a several small tables close together of of one side of the common room and a large tressle table available right in the middle.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Thursday May 29th, 2008 7:11:38 AM
Lorth puts away his tools of battle, and finds himself a seat at the table. He gives the waitress 3 gold 3 silver, and orders 2 cups of water, dinner with meat, breakfast and the common room fare.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Thursday May 29th, 2008 7:34:52 AM
"Let me know when this runs out." Val says and drops a stack of 5 gold into her hands. She was tired and really didn't want to do all that math in her head. When it was just easier to give her a few gold coins. Val would have liked a room but she would settle for not being eaten away by acid as she slept.
82/82hp Malgant Thursday May 29th, 2008 5:17:27 PM
" I think I can get us the water needed to get the rest of this acid off of us, Give me a moment to speak to the innkeeper and I'll see what I can do." Setting his pack next to Lorth at the large table in the middle of the room, Malgant steps up to the woman to speak to her privately, when she gets a moment in the steady bustle of the tavern room.
82/82hp Malgant Thursday May 29th, 2008 6:34:19 PM
(assuming the woman that spoke to us is the person in charge, if not this is directed at the person who seems to be in charge of the establishment) Waiting for the woman running the tavern to get a moment in which he can speak to her, Malgant makes her an offer he hopes she is willing to accept. " Ma'am, my friends and I encountered several acid spitting bugs on our trip here today, several of us were splashed with acid from them and one of us was rather thoroughly doused. I was wondering if you might be able to provide us with some water to clean up with. I know you mentioned that baths were not available, but as a priest I am able to purify the water for use in your inn here. If you would get me Four barrels ( assuming 55 gallon drum, sized barrels)of the local acid tainted water, I can purify them for our baths, and your use in the tavern here. Say three of the barrels for you and one of them for us? Likely that would turn you a decent bit of coin and make it worth the time to get the water for us. Would that be acceptable to you? Also assuming you have the facilities a room in which to clean up would be most appreciated."
Vorelle and Champ Thursday May 29th, 2008 11:46:32 PM
Head spinning in an effort to do all the sums, Vorelle finally presses three gold into the woman's hand and holds up two fingers for two meals. She hopes that will suffice. She hates stuttering in front of strangers.
Champ tries to make friends.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Friday May 30th, 2008 1:12:11 AM
Aztyr follows the rest inside, not exactly happy about the prices, but relieved to be inside and out of the acid saturated ground. She moves over towards the big table and shifts a chaid out of the way, again carefully tucking her tail underherself,two legs are not always careful where they step. She wait to order, wanting to hear what Malgant's offer of water nets the group.
Appolo/Bart Friday May 30th, 2008 12:26:58 PM
Appolo let's the others do the talking and heads for the table.He settles down and gets as comfortable as he can.
Bart follows suit making himself comfortable
They both pay for the food wine and such.
Vauhwyt and Mookie d20+4=23 ; Sunday June 1st, 2008 4:54:06 PM
[OOC: My deep apologies friends. Real life kept me too busy of late. I promise to do better this week.]
Vauhwyt keeps quiet in the back. With the other taurs in the group, she has been enjoying the ability to "blend in" ... for the first time in her life. Back in Dirt City, she always stood out -- and then some.
She offers a few gold pieces for a taur-size portion of meat and drink.
She sits and plays her flute quietly in the background. She is a rank amateur, but not without some native skill and a sweet instrument. And the result is surprisingly good. (Nat 19 gives a 23).
Mookie whispers: "Boss, keeping your mouth shut has improved your playing."
DM Kent Monday June 2nd, 2008 8:55:12 PM
The lady that approached you, indeed shows interest in Malgant's offer and tells him that while the inn's bath house has been closed she will be glad to open it up and let you avail yourself of it and 3 large barrels. She looks up at Malgant's comment about turning a profit and then nods her head.
"As sure I could, but I can do more for my business by letting that water be divvied out to the people who need it most in town. Like as not There'd be some as would try and steal it if they could and then seel it dear, but the epople of this town been good to me and mine and I figure I can do a good turn of my own."
The bath house is made ready, the water is purified, baths are taken and food and drink are served. For all the tension in the room, the evening passes quietly with Vauhwyt playing a bit of music and even being asked to play some requests by some of the other guests.
Maybe 30 or so minutes later four beefy looking gentlemen enter the inn and head back into the bath house, where moments later they return carrying the extra barrels of water out the door with a tip of the hat to the innkeeper. As the door swings open you see what appears to be a small flatbed wagon which the men quickly place the barrels on.
82/82hp Malgant d20+7=14 ; Monday June 2nd, 2008 9:15:29 PM
" A generous gesture indeed, I will help your staff get the water if they require it." Once the water is acquired Malgant gives thanks to Domi and purifies the water. The prayers are in old Tauric so many may not understand it, but Domi's name is praised several times. The rest of the evening passes with food and drink and a general feeling of contentment , until the arrival of the thugs. Malgant catches their Hostess' eye and raises an eyebrow in question. It is plain to him that the water is being taken by force, veiled or not. He looks the men over, looking for livery or any marking on them affiliating them with anyone. As they are leaving he asks their hostess, " They would be as welcome to the water as any other, but it would appear they mean to hoard it. Is this what you were talking about before? Who are they and where are they going?"
OOC Spot 14
Vorelle d20+15=33 ; d4=2 ; d20+2=10 ; Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 12:04:43 AM
Vorelle is very glad for a chance to clean up, and listens with pleasure to Vauhwyt's performance.
When the men come for the water, Vorelle is puzzled by Maglant's reaction. The men are big, and strong, but then, they were presumably the ones chosen to move very heavy barrels of water.
She looks at them again, trying to ascertain whether they are merely sturdy laborers, or the thugs Maglant obviously takes them for.
[Spot 33, Sense Motive 10. Ignore the d4 roll; it was inadvertent.]
Vauhwyt and Mookie Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 12:32:29 AM
Vauhwyt watches to see how this will play out. "Are these bad guys, or just teamsters?" she whispers.
Mookie caws, "How could you tell?"
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 2:21:49 AM
Aztyr is satisfied with everything, so far. At least they are out of that damn burning acid ground for the night, it's rough on the foot pads. After cleaning up, and helping herself to a skin full of the water, she gets comfortable again and orders some food, with meat. She watches as the men move the water out of the back room and then watches the rest of the groups reaction to it, spells ready, but then again they are always only a finger tip away.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 7:19:23 AM
Lorth watches the men carry out the barrels and thinks nothing of it, someone has to move them.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 6:34:23 PM
Val is glad for the time to relax. A mug of strong alcohol, a dark corner, and soft music are just what she needs. Well not everything but mostly everything. She leaned back in her chair and let the music take her away.
Appolo/Bart Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 8:04:22 PM
Appolo trlsxed sfter getting clesned up.When the men arrive to take away the barrels he says"Relax people.If the lady needs our help she'll let us know.Besides who'd you think was going to move those barrels.Malgant get some rest.You can purify some more water in the morning if you wish."
Bart gets his bath snf cleans up.He is fast asleep agianst the wall.
DM Kent Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 10:53:03 PM
The innkeeper gives Malgant the all good nod and goes back to work letting the men take the water without a word.
After a bit the common room begins to clear out of towns folk and the travelers with rooms make their way to them leaving you and about 6 others to sleep in the common room.
Morning comes almost a bit early as you are woken by the sounds of the inn getting ready for early meal and cleaning. There is quite the smell coming from the river and you hear/see a group of of towns folk headed down to see what the morning has brought.
82/82hp Malgant 2d8+10=18 ; Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 11:34:49 PM
Before the night gets too late, Malgant tends to Val's remaining burns ( CMW 18). in he morning he is up with the bustle of morning preparations in the Inn. He is putting on his armor to head outside to pray when he notices the people headed towards the river. Curious himself he joins them and heads down to the river as well. OOC spells not yet prayed for for the day
Bart Wednesday June 4th, 2008 2:11:11 AM
ooc sorry for my absence vacation was longer then planned
Well im sure need a good meal, im hungry
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Wednesday June 4th, 2008 9:58:38 AM
Lorth wakes early and does his morning ritual of going over all his equipment and polishing his armor. After he is done he suits up and waits for his friends before following the townsfolk to the river.
Vorelle Wednesday June 4th, 2008 4:25:05 PM
Vorelle, too, rises early. It's difficult to sleep late when you're sleeping in a room full of people. Impossible when you also have a dog with you.
She spends some time romping with Champ, hoping that the chance for exercise will make him easier to manage later in the day. She checks his paws carefully for acid damage before coming back inside.
She orders two breakfasts, one for each of them, then timidly approaches the inkeeper. "If--if you h-have any extra b-b-b-bones, I'd l-l-like to b-b-b-buy them f-from you."
Vauhwyt and Mookie Wednesday June 4th, 2008 8:23:51 PM
Vauhwyt says, "I'll nibble." She and Mookie go down to the river to look into the smell.
Appolo Wednesday June 4th, 2008 9:12:20 PM
Appolo rises late well after most of the others.He cleans up eats and gets his gear together.He is in no hurry.Omce Appolo is down he heads down toward the river to see what is happenning.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Wednesday June 4th, 2008 9:43:09 PM
Val makes her way down to the river, staying in the back. Her keen elven eyes doing their best to drink in every detail. She had a feeling these people knew more than they were willing to say or even let on. They would have to find those truths by careful observation and investigation.
DM Kent Wednesday June 4th, 2008 11:23:22 PM
The party rises and eats and then hearing the crowd noise heads out and down to the river to investigate.
There seems to be several lines of people and they are all working at clearing the river and the bank of dead creatures. Fish by the hundreds as well as birds and small reptiles littelr the shore with several piles of larger creatures being pulled off to the side. One, an eleven foot crocodile, causes a bit of a stir as it is noticed that a very large semi circular bite is found on the side of the beast. Upon closer inspection it is noted that it is nearly perfectly semi-circular and has a diameter of nearly a foot.
It appears that this is a daily exercise and most of the town folk have arrived dressed to partake in this clearing of the river bank.
82/82hp Malgant Thursday June 5th, 2008 5:44:23 AM
Once he sees what is going on and how it seems to be commonplace for the people of the town ,Malgant heads back to the yard of the Inn to pray. Today he prays mostly for informational spells, and a few spells to aid in travel in case the group decides to move on today. He thinks they need to collect some information and plan their next move ,but it appears that the blight spreads each day further from the lake and each day they wait causes more damage. OOC spells now prepared for the day on my character sheet
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Thursday June 5th, 2008 7:25:24 AM
Lorth watches the common folk clearing the dead animals, then strips his armor and wades into the piles of death to help them out. When they are done he cleans himself up as best he can and dons his armor once again.
Vorelle d20+11=30 ; d20+15=32 ; Thursday June 5th, 2008 12:05:42 PM
Vorelle takes one look at the carnage by the river and immediately shuts Champ in the inn's stables. She doesn't want to risk him taking a bite of something that would disagree with him.
Returning to the river, she watches for a moment as the creatures are hauled away. She tries to get some idea of what is happening to them.
[Survival 30; Knowledge Nature 32]
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Thursday June 5th, 2008 12:44:24 PM
Aztyr, having had her tail steped on by a smaller person, is wide awake, but having traveled in foreign lands for a while, espically that damn boat, she knows most of the people do so by accident. She watches from the top of the embankment, not getting any closed to the water than needed for a while, then heads back to the inn.
(ooc sorry for missing yesterday, but I was unavoidably detained. was in hospital for a kidney stone, and they kept me over night because of my prior problems)
Vauhwyt and Mookie Thursday June 5th, 2008 3:08:19 PM
[OOC: Kidney Stone! Ouch! Hope that's all set now!}
Vauwyt talks with the people at the shore. Does this happen every day? Why? Is it a curse? Are the people angry? Do they use this meat? Is it tainted or poisoned?
Mookie asks the question on very carrion bird's mind: "Can I eat it?"
Bart Thursday June 5th, 2008 3:23:49 PM
Hmm could be a shark bite, but sharks at th river? What u think Val?
Appolo d20+5=7 ; Thursday June 5th, 2008 6:41:54 PM
Appolo looks around"Well folks looks like we got our work cut out for us.Let's get to the bottom of this quickly."
Appolo also asks around about the cuase of the acid and all the death.
Gather information 7
DM Kent Friday June 6th, 2008 5:53:37 PM
Questions are asked and answered as some of our heroes stay and help the town folk while others haed back to do other things.
The concensus is that the acid is coming from somewhere in the lake and that it is moving further and further down river daily, and that yes this clean up is a daily occurance as otherwise the stench and flies etc become overwhelming. Some of the meat from the animals is useable so long as it hasn't been soaking inthe river for long or if it died because of drinking tainted water then most of the meat is useable. This is only the second or third time they have seen the huge bite marks and they have no idea what kind of creature they belong to. Val is pretty dfarn sure that it isn't a sharks bite as the upper and lower tooth marks fit perfectly unlike a sharks offset jaws.
Vorelle is fairly sure that most of the animals have died from being driven to drink the acid filled water.
Lorth dives in and starts helping the best he can and there are appreciative looks cast his way by the townsfolk he working beside.
After about an hour most of the newly moved game has been sorted through and the useable meat is taken off to be dealt with while the foul tainted meat is taken out to the other side of town to be burnt in various offerings.
It is about this time that several of the towns folk who are wrapping things up at the river begin to hook andpull in one last floater when there is suddenly several terrified young screams coming from just below where they are working, one of which suddenly cuts off mid scream.
Lorth, Vorelle, Vauhwyt, Bart, Apollo, and Val hear the screams immediately upon utterance as they are down by the river. Aztyr and Malgant, back at the inn, hear the screams moments later as the sound travels to them.
82/82hp Malgant Friday June 6th, 2008 11:58:35 PM
Having finished going through the sword dance for the second time today, Malgant feels sure that he has the prayers that he will need to find out more about what they can do to end the Acid blight and let the lake begin to heal. He has just put away his sword when he hears the terrified screams coming from the waterfront. To his ears they do not sound like the screams of adults but those of the young. Without any hesitation Malgant shouts a warning to Aztyer who is somewhere in the Inn still and begins running full speed for the river where the screams are coming from.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Saturday June 7th, 2008 12:32:31 PM
Vauhwyt casts Acid Resistance and goes to take a look.
Appolo Saturday June 7th, 2008 1:39:25 PM
Appolo hears the screams"Ok folks get ready for come action."He sats the sprints in the direction of the screams.
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 86/86] d20+15=35 ; Saturday June 7th, 2008 4:05:05 PM
Vorelle rushes to where she heard the cries, and looks about for what is causing the disturbance.
[Spot 35; natural 20]
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Sunday June 8th, 2008 11:38:49 AM
Val draws her bow and notches an arrow. "I'm thinking some worm like creature made those bit marks. Probably a creature drawn here because of the acid." She says as she runs after the others.
Bart Monday June 9th, 2008 1:00:00 AM
Bart rushes forward, ready to use his glove of storing, looking what is going on, have the seen the beast that is making bite marks, itwasn't a shark according to val and it sure isnt a croc
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Monday June 9th, 2008 12:15:30 PM
Aztyr hears the faint yell from inside, but hears Malgant's very loud and close warning to her. Suprisingly, for a "creature" her size, she is fairly agile and is up and out the door without doing more than knocking over a chair or two. Once outside, she sees Malgant's back as he's headed towards the disturbance, she puts caution to the wind for a bit, at least until she catches up and sprints after him.
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