Divine Powe 2/10,Righteous Might3/10, Light Fortification,D/R 5/evil, AC 29, 98/102hp Malgant Monday July 7th, 2008 11:15:44 PM
Malgant wanted to step back to the house and be sue that Val was alright, but he couldn't fit inside and apparently someone in this town had been an expert builder because it looked like it would take far more time than he had to breach the wall. That left him the child to deal with. OOC Interpose target selected as Vorelle
Bart ac 30 hp 71 Tuesday July 8th, 2008 12:38:57 PM
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DM Kent d20+8=15 ; d20+13=22 d20+10=27 d20+10=29 d20+10=27 d20+8=28 6d8(6+7+1+4+7+7)+12=44 d4+2=5 d20+10=25 d20+10=12 d20+8=17 d20+14=31 d20+14=24 d20+12=26 2d6(6+6)+8=20 d6=3 Tuesday July 8th, 2008 4:49:04 PM (OOC: I need Fort sves from Bart and Apollo from last round in order to finish this post)
Aztyr lets fly with her fireball and while the Girl didn't seem to get out of the way of the blast, she is showing some singe marks.
Val leaps to the fray pummeling Slaad 3 twice.
Bart managing to avoid being stunned (I rolled for you, this time)Bart continues his assault and drops #s and #4, While Apollo stands slack jawed and stunned.
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Slaad #2 seeing a stunned foe takes a five foot step and attacks Apollo (-2 Ac and no dex bonus) Connecting with both claws and bite once critically AC 27. AC 29/27, AC 28 for 49 points and Fort save DC 17 inside map
#1 barely misses Vall with its first attack but is distracted by flying slaad parts and misses badly with its last two attacks.
Vorelle turns and draws her axes and trying to ignore the fact that by all apearances a 13 year old girl is attacking her wields her axes to some effect, connecting twice.
Malgant seeing his worst fears confimed also attacks the little girl cutting into her and finishing his attack off with a gore.
Lorth manages to get mounted still mving slowly.
Vauhwyt steps back out of the hut to bedlam out here as well. ******
The girl shrieks out loud as she is hit and hit hard, eliminating any thought that she is human as the sound is one that could never be replicated but a human voice and strikes out again at Vorelle connecting with two sword strikes and a bite. Acs 31, 21 & 26 for 20 points and a loss of 3 more points of constitution.
Appolo Ac 30 HP72/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Invisible d20+6=9 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=11 ; Tuesday July 8th, 2008 5:07:33 PM
Appol is stunned and dazed he seems to stop moving.
OOC Sorry missed the fort save.Please ignore the first two rolls Mistakes Thanks.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=26 ; 4d4+4=11 ; Tuesday July 8th, 2008 6:49:53 PM
Aztyr STILL backs off a half move. (the MAP is too small, i've moved back the last 2 rounds and still haven't moved on the map, 3 rounds of moving including this round) She points her finger at the girl/whatever it is and unleashes a stream of magic missiles at her/it.
Spells Cast, Magic Missile 4 missiles damage total 11
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 8/56, 6 Con damage] d20+14=23 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=22 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=4 ; Tuesday July 8th, 2008 9:47:08 PM
[OOC: AC 21 wouldn't have hit Vorelle, but the die roller is showing a 24, which would have hit, so I'll assume you mis-typed. :) ]
Vorelle is feeling light-headed now, as her vitality and lifeblood seem to be draining away together. She redoubles her attack with furious desparation.
[Hit AC 23 for 4 damage; hit AC 19 for 7 damage; hit AC 13; hit AC 22 for 4 damage.]
edited to revise hit point total--Kathy
Divine Powe 3/10,Righteous Might4/10, Light Fortification,D/R 5/evil, AC 29, 98/102hp Malgant d20+22=33 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+18=20 ; 4d6+16=36 ; 4d6+16=22 ; 3d6+10=18 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday July 8th, 2008 11:16:41 PM
( note that I am 5 feet further south than the map shows) Malgant steps in front of Vorelle taking the first hit from the creature in a child's body( how does that change the effects on Vorelle? I have Damage reduction 5/evil and light fortification, what happens to me?). He then launches another series of attacks at the child( hit ac 33 for 36+5 fire, ac 28 for 22+4 fire, ac20 for 18 gore). Malgant also continues to move toward the south, remaining near Vorelle and offering as much protection as he can (once again designating Vorelle as his interpose target). " THAT is NOT human Lorth. Help me help Vorelle."
AC 23 HP 111/82 Lorth d20+16=18 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 8:04:57 AM
Lorth hears Malgant call for help and spurs Tobiasz into a charge. He levels his lance at the girl attacking Vorelle. (Spirited charge with lance hit AC: 18 a miss, move to I1, next to Vorelle.) As he closes in on the girl his lance goes wide and he misses. He then stops Tobiasz and wheels around.
Slowed 4/4
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 d20+18=37 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+8=9 ; d8+6=11 ; d8+6=10 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 12:52:07 PM
Val keeps focused on Slaad #1. Her ghostly warhammer isn't that affective but its the best she has right now. Val keeps bashing the demon frog hoping it will just make it easy on her and die.
"How many of these demon frogs are there?" Val said befure cursing like a sailor.
ooc: ignore second +18 to hit roll. Accidental click. Hit ac 37 for 11. Hit ac 24 for 10, miss ac 9.
Bart ac 30 hp 71 d20+19=37 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+9=25 ; d10+11=20 ; d10+11=19 ; d6=3 ; d10+11=20 ; d6=6 ; d10+11=18 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=20 ; d10+11=21 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 12:52:42 PM
Bart attacks Slaad 2 hoping he kills it before it does more dammage to Appolo. Bat does his best and hit him hard (threat ac crit ac 37 for 20+19+3 shock, ac 29 for 20+6 shock, ac 25 for 18+4 shock (total 90 dam) (just in case a cleaveattack on slaad 1 if slaad 2 is dead ac 20 for 21+2 shock
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 63 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+13=31 ; d100=99 ; d20+16=22 ; 5d6+3=12 ; d20+14=18 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 2:39:58 PM
Vauhwyt tumbles to J2 (Tumble 31) and then attacks with her spiked chain. Her miss chance due to blink is 99 -- no prob. Her attack at +2 flanking and +2 blinking, hits AC22 for 12 damage (includes a sneak attack).
Vauhwyt has a miss chance of 50% due to blinking.
Mookie tries to cure his master: an 18 is another UMD failure.
DM Kent d2=1 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 10:28:38 PM
Malgant intercepts the last first attack on Vorelle causing him 12 (7 after DR) points damage and a loss of 3 points of constitution. (which gives Vorelle 12 points and 3 con points back)
Between Aztyr's missiles, Vauhwyt's chain, Vorelle's axes and Malgant's blade the petite girl falls and turns into a grey frog creature right before their eyes.
Between Bart and Val the final two Red Slaad in the cottage fall.
Apollo stands and watches rubbing his side where the last claw attack got him. (still need the Fort roll from last round, DC17)
Combat over.
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 40/76, 3 Con damage] Thursday July 10th, 2008 12:36:47 AM
Vorelle sinks to the ground, exhausted, gasping for breath.
"D-d-do you th-think there are m-m-m-more of them?" she asks.
After a moment, she adds: "Ow."
Bart ac 30 hp 71 Thursday July 10th, 2008 1:11:20 AM
Bart are u ok Apollo, i better check the others i thought i was hearing combat there too, Bart rushes back outside, seeing that they had there fight there too, are u ok guys?
AC 23 HP 111/82 Lorth Thursday July 10th, 2008 7:23:14 AM
Lorth dismounts his horse and touches Vorelle lightly on the shoulder. "Gargul, aid my tired friend", he says reverently. (Lay on hands: 36 points, on Vorelle)
Appolo OOC Thursday July 10th, 2008 11:56:37 AM
Rolled two fortitude saves and missed both of them.
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 Thursday July 10th, 2008 12:28:58 PM
Val crouches down next to Vorelle. She puts one of Vorelle's arms over her shoulder and helps her to her feet. "Let's head back to the inn. You need to get off your feet and a good, well a meal will surely help."
Appolo ac 30 Hp70/88 Thursday July 10th, 2008 1:38:59 PM
Appolo stumbles out of the hut looking miserable with confused stunned look on his face.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Thursday July 10th, 2008 1:57:50 PM
As the girl drops and turns into a frog creature that's dead, Aztyr closes back in to be with the rest of the group. "Do you think that's the last of them? Or do you think they are part of the larger problem?" She then begins to wonder how the people back in town will react...
Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant d8+5=8 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=8 ; d8+5=11 ; 2d8+10=19 ; 2d8+10=16 ; 3d8+10=25 ; 4d8+10=22 ; Thursday July 10th, 2008 4:46:22 PM
Malgant doesn't feel the effects of the frog's attack for several minutes since he is still filled with Domi's righteous fury . When it does effect him though it makes him tired and in great need of rest. Malgant nods a weary thanks to Lorth as the paladin heals Vorelle. addressing both Aztyr and Vorelle's question Malgant says. " I was beginning to wonder that myself. Do the townsfolk KNOW that these frog men live among them? This one watched us slaughter, barely, its companions without lifting a finger. These are not from this plane, are they? Does anyone know what they are or where they come from? Some plane of Chaos I would dare say. Do they normally travel in such large groups? We need to look around for any signs that there may be more of them before we rest Val. I don't want them catching any of us alone. Come to me and let Domi heal your wounds. OOC 2 CLW on Appolo for a total of 15 healing 3 CLW on Vauhwyt for a total of 26 healing 1 CMW on Val for 19 healing 1 CMW on Malgant for 16 healing 1 CSW on Lorth for 25 healing 1 CCW on Bart for 22 healing... Bart I can not see your character sheet and have no clue of your max hp I seem to remember them being over 100 though so I know you are hurt
The priest is now officially closed as I am OUT of spells. do not do anything foolish, I can not in any way help you. Thank you, and good night.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Friday July 11th, 2008 7:47:25 AM
Vauhwyt thanks Malgant. "We are lucky to have you in the group."
She wonders how to find out more. She wishes she had grappled a froggie so that they could question it.
DM Kent Friday July 11th, 2008 8:04:40 AM
An hour passes as the group collaspses on the ground outside of the cottage while malgant uses spell after spell to heal them as best he can. Both he and Vorelle are still feeling a bit week (dont forget lost con points and their associated HPs, are not healed back by cure spells)
Some discussion is held on whether the town folk knew about the Slaad, where they came from and what they have to do, if anything, the acid problem in the lake.
Val suggests heading back to the inn.
The cottage and the deed Slaad's sword out side still remain to be disovered and played with by children.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant d20+7=15 ; d20=5 ; Friday July 11th, 2008 3:28:29 PM
Malgant finishes healing his friends and smiles his appreciation at Vauhwyt. he looks to the house, which he has not yet seen the inside of and starts walking inside. "The house needs to be searched and the occupants accounted for to the town. There might be some clues as to how long these frogs have been here preying on this town. Vorelle, you might want to keep an eye on that blade and have either Bart or Appolo carefully wrap it up. It sapped both of our vitality, and I am not so sue that it will be well disposed to someone with my rigid moral standing. It could well be more dangerous than just a sharp blade." Malgant then moves inside to have a look around and try to find the names of the people carved up inside.
OOC 15 spot check 5 search roll...I love this die roller
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=79 ; d20=10 ; Friday July 11th, 2008 3:46:56 PM
Aztyr speaks up, "Let me do something before you wrap that up, or I can do it, then wrap it up." She walks near the sword, and closes her eyes. She begins a short incantation, then as she snaps her fingers, her normaly amber eyes snap back open. She stares at the sword, and tried to descern if theres a aura, and if there is, the number and what types of aruas. After the spell wears off, she asks, "Want me to wrap this up now?"
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+11=12 ; d20+15=23 ; Saturday July 12th, 2008 2:21:55 AM
[OOC: I lowered Vorelle's hit point total when she took Con damage; 76 is her "new" maximum. Question: if she recovers any of the Con damage, does she also recover the associated hit points? Or do those need to be healed separately?]
Kent: When/If she recovers her lost con points her hit pioints return with them.
Never the most outgoing or coherent person, Vorelle becomes positively backward and tongue-tied in the presence of the handsome Lorth. By the time his little prayer is over, her wounds are healed, and her face is beet-red.
"unkh," she says by way of thanks.
She gladly lets Aztyr handle the dangerous blade, and instead goes with Maglant to examine the interior of the house. In particular, she is interested in trying to find tracks, either inside the building or out in the yard, which might yield some clue about where these frog-creatures came from.
[Search (to find tracks) 12 (natural 1); Survival (to learn anything about tracks which other people may find, since clearly Vorelle won't be finding her own feet) 23 (25 if this is an "aboveground natural environment")]
AC 23 HP 111/82 Lorth Saturday July 12th, 2008 9:39:32 AM
Lorth smiles at Vorelle, then moves to Tobiasz and stows his lance. He then leads Tobiasz near Aztyr while she tries to ascertain the properties of the sword.
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Saturday July 12th, 2008 9:40:41 AM
(OOC: forgot to update lorth's hps. Should be 107)
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Saturday July 12th, 2008 7:59:09 PM
Appolo looks exhuasted,but feels better after Malgant heals him up alittle"Ok folks.Everyone still standing good.Let's burn this place and go get some rest."Appolo gets atorch and looks around for some flamamble liquid.
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 Saturday July 12th, 2008 10:37:10 PM
Val exchanges her warhammer for her bow. She draws an arrow and keeps it rested against the bowstring for a quick pull and shoot.
"Instead of burning this place can we sanctify it or something? Remove the evil to prevent any more of these demon frogs from showing?"
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Saturday July 12th, 2008 11:28:32 PM
Appolo looks at Valanthe"Come on Val you're a Pirate you no the best way to cleanse some things is to burn it.Remeber when we cleansed the catherdral of g'aal.Now that was fun.Let's burn this place the bodies and the whole shooten match."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Sunday July 13th, 2008 12:44:11 PM
"Did anyone actually search the house?" Vauhwyt will do so, taking 20 in the attempt.
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Monday July 14th, 2008 1:06:41 AM
I dont know where they come from Malgant, i know they are a threat. If they are drom another plane maybe we have to find the portal and close it.
Appollo why do you want to burn this farm, it is a well build farm maybe someone else can use it. I see no reason to burn it
DM Kent d100=77 ; d100=46 ; Monday July 14th, 2008 8:33:42 PM
Aztyr does her thing and gets a definite strong reading of necromancy from the sword, and an aura for a moderate enchantment (+2).
Vauhwyt, Vorelle and Malgant make their way back into the cottage for a search of the premises and find a plethora of bones and shredded clothing, at least 8 people and possibly more were killed and probably eaten in the cottage. It is also fairly obvious that no more than 4 people ever lived here at any one time.
A few things of interest are found on a table at the back of the cottage. A bag full of silvery coins, slightly larger than silver pieces is sitting on a peculiar nearly circular concave black disc. A wand, and a quiver of arrows lay on either side of the disk, and a 30 foot coil of hempen rope is looped around all of that. Leaning up against the wall is an 8 foot long mallet.
Experience: Scene 4 - 1550
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Monday July 14th, 2008 10:33:30 PM
"A n-n-nest of some k-k-kind?" Vorelle hazards. Her face is pensive as she looks at the bones of the unfortunate victims.
"D-d-do they have a p-p-priest here?" she adds, thinking of burial services.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday July 14th, 2008 11:15:59 PM
Catching the drift of Vorelle's words Malgant says, " If not I could lay them to rest. There are the children to think of as well. Vauhwyt, Aztyr what do you make of the things on the table. The coins and disc make me wary. If we are going to take the bones to their church, we should find something to wrap them in." Malgant casts around for a blanket or something similar to wrap the bones in.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=14 ; d100=13 ; d100=19 ; d100=6 ; d100=57 ; Tuesday July 15th, 2008 12:56:18 AM
Aztyr carefully wraps the blade before she picks it up, and heads for the house when she hears Malgant ask about the stuff on the table. "Just a sec, let me recast detect magic" She starts two times, and as it fails she curses softly in Tauric. On the third casting her eyes change from amber to the deepest black and she looks over at the table, She will expend time studying the stuff, and before the spell ends, will glance around the room for any other magic sources.
(ignore the last 2 rolls, mouse stuck and i was irritated and hit button)
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 Tuesday July 15th, 2008 1:50:55 AM
"One thing is clear, the townsfolk know more about whats going on than they are willing to tell. We have to get somebody to talk to us."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Tuesday July 15th, 2008 2:10:04 AM
Bart goes back into the house and sees what the others have found. We keep the money for now after we got some more explonation we hand it over to help these people. I guess some of that stuff is magic, maybe we can use it. I will get a blanket to cary the bones
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Tuesday July 15th, 2008 7:15:20 AM
Lorth waits outside with Tobiasz, he has no interest in seeing mutilated corpses. He thought Apollos idea of burning down the farm was a good one, who would want to live here in the future anyway? , he thinks.
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Tuesday July 15th, 2008 6:13:07 PM
Appolo goes back into the house"See what i mean,they've been sluaghtering people here.SO I stil say take what find that has some value and burn this place.I'm no holy man but this place is evil and has been for some time.OH and we keep everything as payment for our services.""
DM Kent Tuesday July 15th, 2008 10:03:29 PM
There are plenty of linens to be found should bones need/want to be collected.
Aztyrs final casting sheds some light on the items on and near the table.
wand - moderate conjuration big hammer - strong evocation Arrows - strong evocation coins - none disc - the aura nearly blinds Aztyr and she can get no fix on it.
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 Tuesday July 15th, 2008 10:57:10 PM
"Does anybody see anything in here that can maybe identify these demon frogs? Were they part of a larger group? Maybe a dark god they worship. Anything that can tell us their purpose here?"
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Tuesday July 15th, 2008 11:14:25 PM
Malgant gets down to the grim task of collecting the bones. Aztyr seems to be concentrating on the things on the table so he does not disturb her. If the separate bodies are identifiable he will sort them and wrap them separately.
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Wednesday July 16th, 2008 2:44:57 AM
Why burn it? It is still a good house someone can use , maybe we can use it as a base. And the money we can save and decide later what we do with it, maybe help the townsfolk, or bribe them with it to talk to us and tell us more about these frogs.
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Wednesday July 16th, 2008 7:18:52 AM
Lorth moves into the house... "I'm with Apollo, townsfolk are a superstitious lot, with all the evil that has gone on in this house, none of them will want to live here, and if they do, I'd be suspect of their motives." After speaking he finds a clean spot on the floor, sits down, closes his eyes and touches his temple. In his mind he searches about the house looking for the taint of evil, especially in the new found items. (Detect evil, concentrating on auras)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Wednesday July 16th, 2008 9:05:25 AM
Quietly, Vorelle begins gathering remains.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday July 16th, 2008 11:13:54 AM
Vauhwyt helps Vorelle. If any are too big to move easily, she shrinks it down with her last Shrink Item spell of the day and stows it with the other shrunken corpse she took from the other fight.
Seeing that these innocent people here have been killed so wantonly makes Vauhwyt mad. She takes several tokens from the froggies -- blood, bone, tooth. Those may help her kill others of the same tribe.
She thinks a bit, and then decides to say a special prayer. "Great Lady of Vengeance, please help me find others who have been hurt by these creatures." She casts Detect Victim, a special Avenger spell, to find other victims of the froggies.
She also uses her Grim Spirit Sense ability to see if there are any discorporate souls still in this area. She would not be surprised to find the spirits of the dead still lingering in this butcher shop.
After casting Detect Magic, Vauhwyt says softly to Vorelle, "I wish Theo were here to look at this magic disk."
Then she asks Aztyr if there is anything more to be learned from these magic items. "They are beyond my abilities to analyze."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday July 16th, 2008 3:22:45 PM
As the spell wears off, Aztyr blinks a few times, and yakes a couple moments to reorient herself. "Well, some of these are magical. That wand is, it's conjuration magic, the most common is like what Mookie is always waving around. The Hammer and arrows are fairly strong in evocation, but then again alot of magical weapons are the same there too. The coins are non magical. But I simply refuse to touch that disc, or whatever it is. It so powerfully magical that I'm still seeing spots in my vision." Satasified with her job, she exits the house, leaving the others to do what they will do. Having not killed any of the frog things in solo combat, she doesen't bother to collect a totem and is just as happy to get a little distand from the carnage in the house.
Spells in effect : none (assuming its been longer than 7 minutes)
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Wednesday July 16th, 2008 4:25:04 PM
" Burning the house without clear reason to would be arson in almost any place I have traveled. Unless the authorities here tell us to do so I will not help you with it. People are superstitious, and as Bart says may not want to return here. That being the case we may want to think over his idea of operating from here while we are in this area. I too think that the town may know more than they let on, but all we can do is stay on guard and observe. We could try and ask questions but if they are hiding something that may bring us more trouble than the answers we get." turning to Aztyr, Malgant continues before she leaves the house. "THAT powerful? could the disk be a gateway that these things are using to come here? if you were to study it would you be able to figure that out?"
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Wednesday July 16th, 2008 10:21:18 PM
"It's a good theory but until we get that thing to the catacombs we won't really know. Maybe we should let the villagers decide what to do with this place. Not that I think anybody would want to live here."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Thursday July 17th, 2008 2:45:30 AM
I think its safe for me to pick up that disk, i wasnt suffering from some spells that u where affected by. If u want to nurn the house down ok with me, but i was thinking to use it as a base for us while we are in this area
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Thursday July 17th, 2008 11:05:06 AM
Appolo looks around"Well I for one have no wish to stay here.Burning this evil place ot the ground would be best in my opionon,but do as you think best I'm heading back to the INn.Get cleaned up eat and rest."
DM Kent Thursday July 17th, 2008 2:16:36 PM Those with ranks in Knowledge Arcana AND whom are looking at the black disc need to roll DC22 Highlight to display spoiler: { You are almost positive that the disc is a single scale from a Black dragon.}
There is discussion of burning the cottage down and of trying to figure out what those frog like creatures were and even if they were of the same species as it seems there were at least three different sizes and colors of the beasts.
Lorth sits and detects for evil but other than just a light touch associated with the sword that radiates necromancy there is nothing evil or tainted with evil inthe immediate area.
Vorelle, Vauhwyt and Malgant start gathering bones and other than adult vs large and occasional pelvic bone there is really no way of putting the skeletons back in order. they do eventually find 10 skulls, 6 of which are definitely smaller than the others.
Vauhwyt collects a few froggy pieces parts and searches for any who are looking for vengence against the Slaad but surprisingly finds none. There are however 4 very angry spirits hanging around.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20-1=6 ; d20+4=17 ; Thursday July 17th, 2008 4:02:03 PM
[OOC: OOO! Those two ranks in Know Arcana may come in handy at last!]
Mookie and Vauhwyt take a closer look at that disk. Mookie tries to help his Mistress. Maybe he read something over her shoulder in some old tome that might apply.
Mookie's K.A. check at a net -1 to hit a 10 and Aid Another ... a 6 is no help at all.
Vauhwyt's check, at a net +4, is a 17. Not good enough!
Vauhwyt tells the party that she sees four angry spirits nearby. Does she think they are the spirits of the newly slain froggies? Or of their victims? If they are within 60 feet, then the Grim Avenger can actually see them. If they are farther away, maybe she can get close enough to get a look.
She calls out to the spirits -- "Come here, souls of the dead, and speak with me!" Unfortunately, she has not yet trained fully in Gargul's arts, and she can neither guarantee comprehension nor command obedience. And her voice may not carry into the Realm of Shadows, even tough she can see into it.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Thursday July 17th, 2008 9:32:09 PM
Malgant cannot see the spirits that Vauhwyt is talking about, but the thought makes him uneasy. He was not directly responsible, in fact not responsible at all for the deaths that occurred in this house at the hands of the frogs, yet he will probably have nightmares about them anyway. Most of them were children for Domi's sake! " If they are the spirits of the recently departed frogs wish them swiftly to hell Vauhwyt. Killing children is the work of cowards and they should suffer a cowards torment in the afterlife."
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Thursday July 17th, 2008 10:16:45 PM
Seeing that there is no way to sort them out, Vorelle helps gather the bones gently into one pile. They will have to be buried together. She hopes that the gods--and the souls of the departed--will be all right with that.
She rarely pays attention to Vauhwyt when the liontaur gets going with her spellcasting. But now she says something that makes Vorelle look at her friend with alarm. Can Vauhwyt really see---? Is she really talking to---?
"Gh-gh-ghosts?" Vorelle whispers aloud.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Friday July 18th, 2008 8:09:29 AM
"There's no need to worry Vorelle. I'm sure Vauhwyt knows what she's doing. Now don't push yourself. Were going to need you strong in case we find more trouble."
"That goes the same for you," Val says and walks over toward Malgant. She steps on his foot to get his attention since he was so much bigger than she was. "You take it easy too. Don't go overdoing it or you'll answer to me later."
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Friday July 18th, 2008 9:22:30 AM
Lorth stands up, "I sense no evil from the disk, just a slight aura from the sword we just picked up."
Then turning to Vauhwyt, "If it wouldn't be much trouble and these spirits are some of these dead", he motions to the pile of bones, "can you ask them what kind of burial they would prefer, would a mass grave outside, nearby, with prayers to Gargul see them on their way?"
None of this talk or the gruesome remains seem to bother Lorth in the slightest. "Death is part of life", he says more to himself than anyone else, "We do what we can to stave it, then deal with it when it happens."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Friday July 18th, 2008 2:28:41 PM
Well take the valuables and burn it down then, i still think we cun turn it into our base, but if u dont like it burn it
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Friday July 18th, 2008 4:48:49 PM
Amused as Val steps on his hoof to try and get his attention, Malgant listens to her and nods, continuing to gently lay the bones out on the blanket since they can not be sorted. " This won't wind me Val, however I strongly suggest we avoid any more trouble that can not be handled with a few words. I have used the prayers Domi granted me only a bit more than an hour ago. I doubt I could heal much more than a scratch right now, leaving me as a large meatshield if it comes to blows. The evil you sense Lorth is likely the spell that has sapped Vorelle's and my strength. Though usually not malevolent, it sometimes loks that way. The spell simply does what it was designed to do, damage the life force of the target."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Friday July 18th, 2008 5:16:25 PM
Aztyr having wrapped the sword up, slips it into her pack, knowing she can retrieve it at a moments notice. She over heard Malgant's comment about being out of prayers and did a self evaluation, and decided she was low, but not out herself. She goes over to the girl/frog's body, grabs a leg and starts dragging it towards the house. If they were going to burn it, they may as well include this thing too...
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Friday July 18th, 2008 5:43:40 PM
The liontaur nods to Lorth but waits to see if there is any response before she speaks again. Her own suspicion is that these are froggy spirits headed to the afterlife. After all, they died just moments ago.
DM Kent Friday July 18th, 2008 6:56:55 PM
Vauhwyt is sure that the spirits she sees are those of 4 adult victims they don't seem to want to approach her.
And the concensus seems to be that the building should be burned.
The bones are all collected and wrapped neatly into some of the bed linens.
Voelle is a bit uneasy at Vauhwyt's conversing with the spirits.
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Friday July 18th, 2008 8:30:21 PM
Once Lorht confirms that there is very little evil in the house Appolo says"Ok folks let's get moving.I"ll take the Black Disc,You guys grab up everything else." Appolo then finds some bed linen and wraps the Black Disc in it,stufs it in his pack.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Saturday July 19th, 2008 11:32:04 AM
Val looks angry as Mal looks amused. She pokes him in the chest with her finger, which was quite a sight considering the differences in their height. "Don't even think about acting as a meat shield. Just wait until I get you alone later. Were going to talk about this."
Val gets her bow ready and when the signal is given, fires off a couple flaming arrows to ignite the hut.
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+15=29 ; Sunday July 20th, 2008 11:04:07 AM
As she leaves the house for the last time, Vorelle takes a quick look around, to see if she can see anything that may have been overlooked. [Spot 29]
Then she joins the others outside, standing guard over the sad little bundle of mingled bones.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Sunday July 20th, 2008 11:27:01 PM
Malgant catches Val's hand and pulls her into an embrace. " Look, I am not going anywhere." he says tenderly. " Relax, we just need to get these people cared for and then we can all sit down and figure out what happened here today, ok?" Then he says to the others, " I still don't think burning the place is a good idea. we may find out that we need to come back here to look for something we missed."
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Monday July 21st, 2008 7:35:49 AM
After leaving the house Lorth turns to it and says a prayer to Gargul for the departed souls. "Gargul accept these tortured souls into your embrace and speed them onto the river." With that he turns, mounts up and is ready to go.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday July 21st, 2008 4:12:35 PM
When they are ready to go, Malgant gently picks up the bundle of bones and the wraped bodies of the 2 children from the riverside ( we had the linens to use to wrap them) and proceeds into town with the others, looking for the temple.
DM Kent Monday July 21st, 2008 5:55:34 PM
The walk back to town is a solemn one as each of our heroes is lost in their own thoughts for much of the way. All to soon, they are back in the middle of town, or are they as they look around and see absolutely no one out in the strrets, market, near the well, in a window or visible anywhere. Three blocks down from the inn is what appears to be a fairly large and generic temple, which in this town probably serves several different Woldian gods.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday July 21st, 2008 6:05:01 PM
Vauhwyt does not force the issue with the spirits, especially seeing as (a) her spell did not identify them as victims who seek revenge (but then what are they angry about, she wonders) and (b) frankly, it will take some training before she has the ability to compel spirits anyway.
She reassures Vorelle. "Yeah, it's a weird ability. But no weirder than throwing fireballs or shrinking stuff, really."
Mookie caws, "Who am I? Who am I?" ... "I see dead people."
[OOC: and having made that joke, when the time comes to end the game, I can retire Vauhwyt and Mookie and feel that I have really accomplished something.]
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Monday July 21st, 2008 6:46:01 PM
Aztyr, before following the others, goes into the hut a final time. While there she says a soft prayer to Domi, asking him to look after this place and her as well. Not being overtly a vocal follower, she prefered the private showing of faith. Looking around, she decides to grab the rest of the stuff on the table and slips it into her bag. Heading back out, she trotts to catch up with the others and walks quietly along, wondering if more than just what happened at the river has frieghtened the villagers... "Where is everyone? Are they afraid of us, or something much worse?
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth d20+1=18 ; Monday July 21st, 2008 7:59:24 PM
Lorth rides slowly into town. He keeps an eye open for any villages while they head towards the temple. (Spot:18)
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday July 21st, 2008 11:15:27 PM
" Alrighty then, this clears up alot. At least in my overly suspicious mind. Let us see to the fallen, we may not have alot of time for that. My best guess would be that the town knew about the froggies, was powerless to stop them and so allowed them to prey on them. Oh and that the froggies were lackies working for something or someone bigger and it knows we are here now. The day just keeps getting better."
Malgant returns to his more solemn thoughts about the burial rights, knowing that there is nothing he can do if he is right. IF the frogs were minions of a greater power and IF it came to meet them before dawn they would need to have their wits about them and try to talk to it without provoking it. It had taken all of Domi's prayers for him to keep his friends alive against the minions....versus their superior he was afraid he would need all of his talents at hand to keep them all alive. The burial rights were something he could do to keep his mind calm while he awaited this confrontation. The fallen deserved to be laid to rest. That he could acomplish. When that was done maybe things would look brighter.
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 12:43:53 AM
It looks like they are all frogs in the disguise or something else has happend, or the are in the temple to pray for their losses, lets have a look
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 1:00:25 AM
Appolo looks around"Ok let's go to church.I could use a good surmon."he says witha wicked smile."If Malgants right then we can expect a visistor or visistors,Perhaps they would liek the shiny black disc back."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 10:33:09 AM
[OOC: I'm assuming that we took all the loot? Who took the Disc? Worst case scenario, Vauhwyt did, using Mage Hand if possible, or some cloth as a mitt otherwise.]
[Also note that Vauhwyt has at least one Froggie corpse shrunk down with her.]
"Might want to speak with the dead," she mutters.
"Talking to yourself, again, Boss?" says Mookie.
"Or I could just speak with you, Mookie. Same diff."
"Not since you got me this sweet sweet Ioun Stone of the Genius, hah!" retorts the bird, in reference to the +2 Int magic stone swirling around his head.
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 11:54:57 AM
Vorelle joins the others in moving toward the temple. She is anxious to get back to the inn and see how Champ fares, but not so anxious that she will leave the safety of the group.
"This is b-b-bad," she remarks to nobody in particular.
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 2:01:09 PM
OOC Appolo stuffed the disc in his back pack.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 2:31:23 PM
Sensing Vorelle's distress Malgant looks around and notes Champ's absence. Feeling as if he has left one of the group behind he looks to Vorelle. " Where is Champ? I haven't seen him all morning. Is he in the Inn?" When she indicates that he is Malgant switched his path from the temple towards the Inn. " I don't want any of us alone. I am sorry Vorelle, he almost never leaves your side from what I have seen and I must have just thought he was with us the whole time. I will be more careful when I count heads next time."
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 10:10:34 PM
Val notches an arrow and looks for trouble. "I'm thinking that the whole town might be those demon frogs hiding as human. Or possibly in league with them."
DM Kent Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 10:06:05 AM
Taking a side trip to the inn to pick up Champ, the group enters the inn and to their surprise finds there is NOONE there, not even the innkeeper. Made even more nervous by this development Vorelle hurries to the room to find her companion, the rest of the group right behind her, as a sense of dread over takes her.
Oening the door she anxiously looks in and calls for her friend, when all of a sudden she is struck suddenly in the chest and knock backwards into the hall and on to her backside as a very happy Champ covers her face with sloppy licks, whimpering and whining the entire time.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 10:58:29 AM
Is there anyone at all anywhere at all?
Is the entire town deserted?
Were they all illusions or ghosts or spirits?
Vauhwyt uses her Sense Spirits ability to find any as she walks through the town.
She asks if anyone can see if there are tracks anywhere other than our own.
And looks to see if there is dust and cobwebs around -- or does it look freshly deserted?
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth d20+1=6 ; Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 12:15:25 PM
Lorth stays outside the inn mounted. He will only dismount and enter the inn if something seems amiss; shouts, sounds of battle, etc. Things seem very eerie so he readies his lance and shield, just in case. (Spot: 6)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+17=25 ; Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 3:52:13 PM
Vorelle is very glad to see Champ, and hugs him fiercely. "I-I'm g-g-glad you're all r-right," she says.
She frowns in puzzlement at Val's suspicions, which seem unlikely to her. "W-we s-slept at the inn," she says. "Th-they could have k-k-k-killed us in our sl-sleep. If they were b-b-bad."
The whole thing makes little sense to her. Although she knows it will be difficult in a town, she tries to user her Tracking skills to glean some clue about what happened.
[Track 25]
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant d20+6=9 ; d20+7=24 ; Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 7:12:54 PM
" Aliright, now that we are all together again," Malgant says as he greets Champ, " Let us get the ceremony for these departed souls done before whatever the townsfolk are afraid of arrives." Malgant turns and heads for the church, going over what needs to be done for the ceremony for the departed in his mind. Though he does not expect to see anyone around he keeps his eyes and ears open. They may have left a lookout behind to let them know when it was safe to return to the town. OOC listen 6 spot 24
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 9:18:25 PM
"Let's fortify the inn. We baracade all the windows and doors. We can't do much right now with Malgant out of spells. Plus he and Vorelle are both weakened from the battle. We can keep watch through the baracaded windows while we rest and recover."
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 9:44:19 PM
Malgant looks at Val. Gods he loved her. She was doing exactly what he would want to do if he didn't remember the visions that Priscilla had had, before they were cut short. For once, his optomisim was failing him. " We can do that, but Priscilla mentioned dragons in her vision, and I somehow doubt we can strengthen the Inn enough to hold off a dragon. If those frogs were it's minions, and it doesn't come here to talk first and slay later I think we are in trouble. In any case performing the funeral rites for these bodies is something I can do, and it is the right thing to do by them, so I am heading over to the church. Preparedness never hurts though. Lorth looks determined to stay mounted and ready, if you all want to prepare the Inn for siege and I'll prepare the bodies for funeral I think Lorth can keep an eye on both of us in case one group gets in trouble. That sound like a plan?"
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 11:46:25 PM
Aztyr sits down outside on the front porch. From stories she had heard, a building wouldn't keep out a dragon, if it's as Malgant thought was behind the frogs, unless it was magical. To her knowledge, she had nothing in the way of spells to make a magical building, so that left getting rest and being as prepared as possible for anything that came at them. She'd sit there and watch the town, hoping to notice any movement that looked out of place...
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Thursday July 24th, 2008 11:14:26 AM
Appolo looks around"Ok you guys fortify this place and check it oput thoroughly.I'll go with Malgant to the temple might be everyones in there praying.We'll take Lorth with us and check it out.How does that sound.Oh Vorell I'm glad that champ is ok."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Thursday July 24th, 2008 12:26:08 PM
I will go with you Apollo lets search the town for any clues.
DM Kent Thursday July 24th, 2008 6:09:19 PM
Some of the party stays at the inn trying to make it more defensible, while several others head to the temple building to put the dead souls they have collected to rest.
On their way there they still see nor hear anyone, though there is the smell and sight of smoke coming from more than a couple of chimneys around town.
Malgant and his group get to the temple and find too that the door is closed and the bottom floor windows all seem to be covered from the inside.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Thursday July 24th, 2008 11:09:02 PM closed off from the inside...odd Malgant thinks as he approaches the door. He reaches out and opens the door, stepping into the Temple. ( if it is locked Malgant knocks and asks to be let in)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+15=33 ; d20+15=23 ; Friday July 25th, 2008 12:36:47 AM
Since there are no tracks to be found, Vorelle goes with Maglant. She thinks the closed-up temple is a good sign; it looks as if folks are protecting themselves from the frogs.
She tries to notice anything else unusual and/or helpful. [Spot 33; Listen 23]
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Friday July 25th, 2008 2:05:06 AM
"I will have a look inside " Bart uses his ring of levitation under a window so he can see inside
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Friday July 25th, 2008 7:47:24 AM
Lorth allows Tobiasz to follow Malgant over to the temple, but he hangs back so he is in position to charge if needed. While the others examine the outside of the temple, Lorth waits at the ready for anything in untoward to happen.
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Friday July 25th, 2008 10:11:33 AM
Appolo waits to see if the door is locked.If it is he then waits to see if some one will let them inside."You know I can prably get inside if the door doesn't open.I've been sneaking into buildings mos to f my life."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Friday July 25th, 2008 10:12:04 AM
Vauhwyt knows that the party has not really collected dead souls -- she would have seen them if they had -- but just their remains. Plus surely the deity overwhelmingly honored here in Aisildur is Ga'al, and she has no desire to visit a temple dedicated to him, in whole or in part. And Aztyr should not be left alone.
So the liontaur stays at the inn.
She enters and searches for people. And she sends Mookie aloft to look from a height for signs of habitation -- then calls him back after a short flight, seeing as she seldom likes him to be far away.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Friday July 25th, 2008 11:32:59 AM
As Vauhwyt passes her, Aztyr looks up. "This structure has no chance of being fortified againt dragons. I have no magic that will help with that type of effect, so, we may as well rest a bit." Still being lazy, she continues to look around for any movement that's out of place...
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Friday July 25th, 2008 4:04:47 PM
" Quite right Appolo, but it is probably best to ask for entrance first. Even if you couldn't 'find a way in' I could probably just remove the door by force. But lets be nice and see if they let us in. Another thought occurs to me too. If they are hiding in there then wouldn't the possibility of us making sure the door was open make them more ready to talk to us about what's going on?"
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Monday July 28th, 2008 11:20:17 AM
OOC hello all Chris here I'll be DMing for awhile.Still trying to come up witha Dm post.Will have one later today .This evening.
Chris ADM Post Monday July 28th, 2008 8:09:07 PM
Bart levitates up and finds the windows shuttered and blacked out.The Temple appears to be closed up tight.Malgants knock is answered with the door opeing slightly and you priest of Gargul answering The young man looks up at Malgant"Hello.Can I help you?"
Meanwhile Vorelle does find tracks leading in the directions of the several of the houses.
Aztry and Vuaght look aropund the Inn and find it prctically empty except for the Owner .Who informs them,that most people a leaving the town.
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Monday July 28th, 2008 10:06:41 PM
Lorth sits on Tobiasz and watches Malgant closely, he is ready to move quickly should the situation require it.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Tuesday July 29th, 2008 12:00:57 AM
Malgant addresses the priest cordially, but also prepares to put his hoof in the door opening should the priest attempt to slam it. " We have found an abbitoir on the edge of town, a house where the frog men have been killing and eating people. The frogs are dead now and the dead have need of a priest of Gargul, such as yourself, to see their remains safely into the afterlife. I have brought their remains with me and would help you with the ceremony if you require it." Malgant looks at the young priest and figures he should spit the whole reason they are here out. " I also wondered what happened to the people in town. Less than an hour ago the town was alive and full of people. Now I see only you, and I assume a few other townsfolk in the church. What's going on? Has something bad happened?"
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+11=17 ; d20+15=21 ; Tuesday July 29th, 2008 12:40:20 AM
Tracks leading to homes. It shouldn't be unusual, in a town, but in this town nothing is as it seems.
Unobtrusively, Vorelle points out the tracks to her companions. "Th-they g-go into the h-h-houses. B-but are the p-p-people, or more f-f-frog things?"
Vorelle studies the tracks further, hoping to work out the answer on her own.
[Knowledge Nature 17; Survival 21]
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Tuesday July 29th, 2008 7:36:18 AM
Aztyr asks, "Ummm, why are the people in such a hurry to leave town now? yesterday, things seemed ok, I won't say fine, but no one was rushing away. Is it because we attacked those frog men thingies?" She is very intent on recieving an answer, he hands rest on her weapons, even though her magic is more potent than her blades, but this guy doesn't know that....
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Tuesday July 29th, 2008 8:08:09 AM
Val hung back in the inn. Sitting in a chair, feet up on a table. "I wonder is this something new or do the villagers leave at this time every year? Nobody seemed paniced so I'm guessing whatever is going on happenes quite often."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Tuesday July 29th, 2008 4:17:30 PM
Vauhwyt says to Aztyr, "I don't think there is anything to be gained herre. Let's go to the temple with the rest of the group." She does so.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Tuesday July 29th, 2008 4:51:15 PM
ooc Malgant also sizes up the door as the young priest opens it. He wants to know how heavily reinforced it looks now that he can see its thickness. He also wants to know if they have something behind it to bace it from being pushed open. Also it opens inward....right?
Chris ADM Post Tuesday July 29th, 2008 7:55:52 PM
The young man smile"Please come in.As you enter you see severall people making themselves comfortable for the night."yes we can do the Funeral rights for them.Thank youfor dealing with the frog creatures.Alot of people left town todaymbut some stayed."The inside of the Temple is neat orderly and clean.The young man maybe young but is apparently quite compentnat.There are twoother young women apparently novice priestess of Gargul. Attending to the people.
Appolo steps in with Bart and both stand silent more then willing to let Malgant do the talking.
Back at the InnThe woman sho owns and runs the INN replyies"Well most peopl were already preparing to leave when you got here.some stayed though.The town is half empty now.Thank you for what you did today.After you left the cottage some off went over and burned it."She then quickly goes about the business of preparing a meal for us"I'll have a meal prepared free of charge you can stay here all you want,Will your firends be jioning you for dinner."
On the edge of town were the cottage stands there isa fire,
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Tuesday July 29th, 2008 10:56:56 PM
"I think so. I'm not really sure where we are going next and we need some place to rest and plan. I believe we were sent here to fix this problem. To stop whatever is killing the land and and wildlife." Val stopped herself from saying too much. Like that she was afraid it was some sort of dragon. No sense in panicing the woman.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant d20+7=14 ; d20+6=18 ; Tuesday July 29th, 2008 11:26:27 PM
Malgant begins to carry his burden up towards the altar and asks the priest. " Where would you like the remains and the two children laid?" Malgant is still a bit uneasy about this, though he carefully keeps that from his words and face. Why are there people living in here? He thinks. Are they displaced? if so, why not stay in an abandoned home? " Have these people been hurt? Displaced? Are they in need of healing, brother?"
OOC Malgant is looking around as he moves inside, looking for anything out of place. For some reason this feels like a spider's web that we are being allowed to walk into, or is that just MY paranoia going off? spot 14 listen 18
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday July 30th, 2008 2:21:26 AM
'Why was or way are so many leaving this town? It's possible that we, as in my friends here, and those still around town, might be able to aid those who remain. But without knowing what's wrong, it makes it harder to try and fix it." Aztyr indicates the others still with her when she says we, and almost seems to be pleading for the answers to what the problems are...
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Wednesday July 30th, 2008 7:55:04 AM
Lorth guards the outside of the temple. He remains seated on Tobiasz, patiently waiting.
(OOC: I am going on vacation this friday till Aug. 11th, Malgant will be posting for me.)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+12=19 ; Wednesday July 30th, 2008 1:23:21 PM
Uncertain what else to do, Vorelle follows Maglant into the temple. She takes a look around, paying special attention to the sick and injured. [Heal check 19] If she thinks it will do any good, she pulls out her healer's kit and quietly begins to assist in their care.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday July 30th, 2008 4:14:39 PM
Vauhwyt arrives at the Temple and asks Vorelle what has gone on.
Seeing as there is an Eye of Gargul there, maybe she and Lorth can pull some rank. She will reveal that she is a grim, and ask what is going on. Why are people leaving? What are these froggie things? What is up with the water?
Chris ADM Post Wednesday July 30th, 2008 9:03:53 PM
As you all look around everything looks to be in order.There are no injured.Just people taking refuge in the temple.The young preist replies to Malgant"Place them here on the alter.As for why these people are.Well about a week a go thing started getting real bad,people wound disappear at night and with all the water turning to acid all the crops failed cattle died.So people either started leaving,gethering in the Inn at night or here at the temple.Myself and my fellow priests do our best to purefy the water and tend to peples needs.Especially those of the dieing. As for those things you fuaght I don't know what they are but they are only part of the problem.The acid is killing this entire region. Slowly. So people are leaving some are staying alot those remaining cone here to pray.The source seems to be the lake.Down the block is small house belonging toa gnome named Tinkers.Supposedly he built aboat capable of sailing on the acid."Once the remains are placed on the alter he will begin the funeral rights.
Pwoplw thanks Vorell for he kindness but she finds none in need of assistance.
Back at the Inn the woman tells them that it's the acid.It has killed so much that alot people are giving up.Even houses and large structueres are begining to be affected and rot away.The Lake is the source. She goes about preparing dinner for the group.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Wednesday July 30th, 2008 10:16:54 PM
" I think the disappearances will stop now, the frogmen were likely the cause. You may want to try and keep those that remain in town, in town. We fought a large number of acid spitting monstrous bugs on our way here, they would probably slaughter any unguarded refugees. Also we say a jelly slowly oozing through the acidic area. Unwary folk may stumble into it or others like it. We were visited by a prophecy, and it had to do with lifting the blight in the area. We have come this far and will do the very best we can to restore the lake to it's non acidic form. What we need mostly is information. What have you seen? What have you heard? When did this blight begin? What happened in the days and weeks before it that might have had anything to do with it? Anything you can remember might be of use, no matter how unrelated it might seem to be." Malgant is startled as Vauhwyt comes up behind him into the temple. He looks behind her, looking for the others left in the Inn but does not see them. Vauhwyt does not seem upset so Malgant relaxes a little. " Where are Val and Aztyr?" Malgant places the bundle of remains on the altar, to one side of it. He places the bodies of the two children on the other side. He does so reverently, gently, so as not to dishonor the dead.
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Thursday July 31st, 2008 7:13:52 AM
Again Lorth quietly sits and waits for Malgant to finish up his business at the temple.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=33 ; Thursday July 31st, 2008 12:49:19 PM
Aztyr decides to just nod and say "Thank You. I'm sure the others will be back shortly, they had business at the temple. We'll just wait out on the porch, mind if we grab a mug and some drink while we wait?" With that, Aztyr will take a mug and the weakest beverage (water if there still is any) and go back out onto the front porch and wait, not realy liking the plotches of acid she'd been trying to dodge all morning... If the temple is in range (170feet) she'll cast a message spell to the others, letting them know that both Val and her were safe for the moment.
(passed spell failure)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Thursday July 31st, 2008 2:57:22 PM
"M-m-maybe w-we should t-t-talk to this gnome," Vorelle says to Maglant and Vauhwyt. She trusts that by now, they know her well enough to know that by "we", she means "you guys."
Appolo Thursday July 31st, 2008 3:37:45 PM
Appol listens to what is being said then puts in his two cents"Well I think we should head back to the INN.Get some food get cleaned up and rest.Then start fresh in the morning.I don'y fancy moving around this town at night.We can chack on the gnome in the morning." Appolo heads out side"Lorth my friend.Please head on over to the others.I think we'll be staying at the Inn tonightL et them know we'll be along shortly.'.
Bart Thursday July 31st, 2008 3:38:40 PM
Sart remains silent.As everything appears to be normal and Malgant is handling things well.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Thursday July 31st, 2008 5:06:30 PM
" Vorelle, I think we should too, but there was something else I seem to remember intrigued you about our discussions last night in the common room. You were keen to look at how some of the local plants had mutated to adapt to the acid and maybe even be able to come up with a salve to either protect or soothe Champ's and the other non footgear wearer's feet. Would you still like the chance to look at the plants? there should still be enough daylight for a good look." Turning to the priest of Gargul. "I do not know how these people that the frog men have eaten died, whether it was with any kind of honor or not, but these two children fought like lions to try and protect each other. Gargul should know that in your ceremony. Whether it matters to him I don't know, but it matters to me that he know." Malgant pauses, and then continues. " Does this Tinkers fellow come to the inn at night like the other residents or does he stay protected in his home? I would like the opportunity to have our group speak with him. Also, if you have any of the tainted water, or food on hand that needs to be purified I am still able to help with that. Domi granted me several prayers of purification today for just that cause. Also are you able to cure damage to the fibre of a person's being? My companion and I were both drained by an evil weapon that the frog men held. It has sapped our vitality. I had not prayed for the ability to cure such wounds today or I would have cured it myself. If you cannot I will cure it in the morning."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Thursday July 31st, 2008 7:24:54 PM
Vauhwyt agrees with Vorelle. "Who else wants to go see the gnome?" she asks.
What time of day is it? Maybe we should go see the gnome in the morning.
She whispers to Mal, "You're doing a good job with the talking!"
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Saturday August 2nd, 2008 6:57:03 PM
Back at the inn, Val kicks her feet up and relaxes after what has been a trying day.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday August 4th, 2008 7:26:36 AM
Vauwhyt asks if anyone in the party speaks gnome. For sure, Malgant has been the smoothest talker she has seen. If Malgant thinks it will help, Vauhwyt can cast Reduce Person on him when it is time to talk to the gnome. She considers casting Alter Self on herself to change to a gnome. Would that be helpful?
By the way, is it still the same day of the froggies battle? If so, the first thing Vauhwyt wants is to go back to the inn and rest!
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday August 4th, 2008 4:57:10 PM
" I don't know if that will help or not Vauhwyt, though I would prefer that you didn't unless the quarters he lives in are so small that I risk breaking things with my size. Sadly though I do not speak gnomish, and I have used the prayer which would allow me to already to heal the wounded." Turning back to the priest of Gargul. " Brother, I had also heard tell that there was once an opening to the catacombs here. Is that true and can we access it?"
OOC It is the same day and unless we spent ALOT of time at the house it should be around mid morning....thus my warning not to rely on me for spells, it is early in the day and I am out ). If Aztyr's message spell goes off ask her to bring the rest of the group out to the temple, we have a lead to explore.
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Monday August 4th, 2008 5:37:08 PM
"W-w-we should r-r-rest f-first," Vorelle says. She still doesn't feel quite herself after the frog-fight.
If there is nothing else to be done at the Temple, Vorelle goes with her friends back to the Inn.
ADM Post Chris Monday August 4th, 2008 6:36:15 PM
The young priest invites Malgant to help with the burial ceromony.After a couple of hours the bones are placed in coffins and the spirits aremade at ease.The young Priest of gargul gives his name as Rufus.Let's you all know that the spirits are pleased and thank you.They have gone to the land of rest.They are the spirits of the family that used to live there.By the time the ceremony is done it sis close to night fall.
Meamwhile back at the Inn Valanthe and Aztyr make themselves at home.Lorth continues to wait outside.Nothing much happens.Dinner is alomost ready.Ale and wine are passed out and what water there is is made availble.
Appolo Monday August 4th, 2008 6:37:56 PM
Appolo waits patiently for the ceremony to be completed sitting quietly in a pew.Once it is overhe says"Yes i'm with Vorelle.Let's go back to the Inn rest up clean up eat and wait for morning to come."
Bart Monday August 4th, 2008 6:39:25 PM
Bart meanwhile had fallen asleep and had to be awakened by Appolo"Yes let's head to the Inn I certainly woould like to get some of this frogs blood off me."
Malgant posting for Lorth Monday August 4th, 2008 10:21:12 PM
Lorth rides back to the Inn, and when everyone has gone inside for the night he dismounts and sends Tobiasz home to rest. Stepping inside he takes a seat and eats his dinner talking over the days events and what to do next with the others.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday August 4th, 2008 10:27:40 PM
Malgant assists the priest with the rites for the departed and when they finish he fells much better, knowing that the spirits are at peace. Heading back to the Inn with the others, Malgant purifies 3 more barrels of water for the Innkeeper to use as she needs, keeping enough for the group to get cleaned up and have some water with their food. Cleaned up Malgant puts on some clean clothes, leaving his armor in his room. He heads down to dinner, bringing his sword and shield and tucking them under the table at his side. When they are finished eating, Malgant snuggles up next to Valanthe as they all discuss their options and what they will need to do tomorrow.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Monday August 4th, 2008 10:50:43 PM
Aztyr waves the others to the big table, she'd adopted earlier. "It seems that most of the town's folk have already left, or were getting ready to leave when we arrived. It's not anything we did or didn't do." She washes up with the supplied water and relaxes with the others for the evening.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Monday August 4th, 2008 10:55:38 PM
"There you are." Val purrs as she slides into Malgant's lap. Normally she would try to put her arms around his nek but Malgant is too big for that.
"Bandits could have spirited me away while you were gone." She teased. "The inkeeper is fixing us dinner. Everybody left because they gave up on the land. If we don't stop it then this sickness ill spread. I hate to think of what the acid would do to Blackbird Forest. I think lots of innocent people would get hurt."
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Tuesday August 5th, 2008 12:43:38 AM
That evening at the inn, Vorelle stays close to Champ and seems content to sit quietly. The battles with the slaadi have taken their toll, leaving her feeling weak and shaky. She retires early for the night, Champ by her side.
ADM Chris Rest and Relaxation Wednesday August 6th, 2008 12:52:32 AM
Once everyone gets back to the Inn water is made food is served and everyone makes themselves at home.The mistress off the house serves the food with smile and alight heart.She is guenuinely thnkful we are here.Everyone can have there own room and there is enough water for everyone to get cleaned up.
Vorrell looks a little worse for wear despite the food and healing like she's not quite up to strength.Champ is generally happy and runs around sniffing everyone but spends most of histime playing with Vorelle.
Appolo gets cleaned up and fed.He looks at the others "Get plenty of rest.Tommorrorow we see a gnome abouta boat.Then things get nasty."He the snubles down ina corner on his bed roll.Appolo is soon asleep.
Bart follows suit and gets some sleep after eating a cleaning up.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday August 6th, 2008 7:58:28 AM
Vauhwyt gets a good sleep and is ready to meet a gnome in the morning.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Wednesday August 6th, 2008 2:21:19 PM
Val slips into Malgant's room after the others have turned in for the evening. She knew that Mal was fatigued from the demon frog magic and wanted to make sure that he got the TLC he needed. That and Val quite enjoyed snuggling against his massive body.
Val's down early the next day, a smile on her face and a spring in her step. Since the inn is empty she sets her weapons and armor out on a table for a thorough cleaning before breakfast.
Vorelle [2 Con damage] Wednesday August 6th, 2008 5:43:02 PM
A night's rest has Vorelle feeling somewhat better. The indefinable feeling of weakness she felt after the slaad attack has not completely faded, however.
In the morning, she finds some food for Champ, even if it is dried meat from her own supplies. She herself breakfasts on whatever the inn is serving.
"D-don't worry," she tells Champ softly. "I'm sure I'll get b-better. And you're c-coming with me t-today."
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant d4=4 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday August 6th, 2008 5:49:09 PM
Malgant comes down in the morning, carrying his armor and weapons. He lays them out on one of the tables just like Val does, planning on going over them, unless stuff happens. He picks up his greatsword and heads outside to pray. He is still fatigued by the wound from the frogman's weapon, but he prays to Domi for the ability to cure that for both himself and Vorelle . The night's rest helps some, but Malgant still will require the prayer to fully restore his and Vorelle's health. The Minotaur flows through his prayers easily this morning, since little about the situation the group currently faces troubles him. He knows that the prophecy is far from finished with them, and that they still have alot to accomplish but he feels that the group is up to the task. They will need to speak to the gnomish inventor today, and hopefully they can gain his assistance in traveling the acid lake. Once that task is accomplished he will need to make sure that the group does not get hurt by the acid, this could be tricky. Domi has provided for this before though and Malgant prays, confident that he will do so again. When his prayers are completed Malgant steps inside and looks over and cleans his armor. Once it is all in order he puts it on and speaks the first prayer to remove the damage to his health that the Frog blade caused. The prayer leaves him quite refreshed and ready to face the challenges of the day. When Vorelle comes to breakfast for the morning he says the same prayer to heal her wound.
OOC Lesser restoration on Malgant for 4 points of con damage cured, 3 points cured for Vorelle. Also remember to heal for the night's rest and to regain 1 point of the con damage from rest as well. This should heal bot Malgant and Vorelle to full. Malgant also enhances both his shield and his armor with the Magic vestment spell raising his AC to 30. All spells removed from list as spent. This days spells listed on character sheet .
Lorth Wednesday August 6th, 2008 5:51:42 PM
Lorth retires for the night and awakes early the next morning. He heads downstairs for breakfast, carrying his gear. He sits at the table after finishing his breakfast and meticulously goes over each piece of armor, polishing it and making sure no tarnish has set in. He does the same for his weapons.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday August 6th, 2008 6:11:06 PM
Aztyr came down from her room in the morning, she'd already slipped her mail shirt on, and was cinching it to fit as she saw the others cleaning and polishing thier armor. She thought about it for a moment, but decided a little dust was fine, with her. She slipped her harness on, and settled the swords in place as well as her hip pouch. She helped herself to a big glass of the water and made herself comfy untill everyone was ready....
ADM Chris Breakfast Wednesday August 6th, 2008 8:48:17 PM
When everyone awakes they find breakfast waiting for them.Hot fresh.The woman if form them that gnome will be coming in in about an hour to get breakfast and some hot cider.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Thursday August 7th, 2008 10:00:03 AM
Vauhwyt has a big breakfast (but no frog legs!) while waiting for the gnome.
Vorelle d20+11=30 ; d20+12=25 ; Thursday August 7th, 2008 2:28:25 PM
Maglant's spell relieves the last of the lingering weakness, and Vorelle smiles her thanks.
Over breakfast, she again turns her thoughts to the question of how to concoct some kind of salve or protection against the acid, using natural ingredients.
[Knowledge nature 30; Heal 25]
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Thursday August 7th, 2008 3:38:13 PM
"Now you take it easy today. No more weakness from demon toads." Val says in an almost scolding manner as she tests the straps on Malgants armor. "Though I did like the part where you were too tired to resist last night." She says with a smile and a giggle.
"Now lets go help these people."
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Thursday August 7th, 2008 7:14:52 PM
" I wouldn't have resisted anyway." Malgant says with a smile. Looking to the doorway he eats a bit of breakfast as he watches the door, waiting for the gnomish inventor to arrive.
Lorth Thursday August 7th, 2008 7:17:18 PM
Lorth finishes his last bit of polishing and straps on the last of his armor while finishing the hearty breakfast that the owner has so graciously provided. Prepared for the day the paladin looks anxious to get on with saving ending the blight on the land.
ADM Chris Gnome at NOON Friday August 8th, 2008 7:51:02 PM
Around noon just before lunch,the door opens and a gnome around 2 ft tall rides in ona large wolf.He levitates up to a bar stool and orders his brunch.Tea eggs anda large bone for his wolf. He sits looking around the room at you all. While he waits for his breakfast.The wolf soon has his bone and is munching happily as the gnome obviously some kind of wizaed floats acros to Malganr"Hello you'rea Minotuar aren't you."He says with happy curious gleam inhis eye.
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Saturday August 9th, 2008 1:35:34 AM
" That I am. My name is Malgant, and these are my friends. We had heard from the priest that there was a gnomish inventor in town, named Tinkers, I think he said. Would that be you? He mentioned that Tinker's had created a boat that could travel on the acidic water of the lake and river. My friends and I have come to reverse the blight that is causing the water to become acidic before it drives the Blackbird woods mad. We would like to speak to Tinkers about his boat, since we will need to go out into the lake to do that."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Sunday August 10th, 2008 12:46:57 PM
Aztyr watches and listens as Malgant talks to the gnome. She decides to stay out of it, because even thinking of going on the water again, makes her shiver. A huge boat was one thing, but seeing how tiny the Gnome is, she could imagine the size of boat he built....
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Sunday August 10th, 2008 11:25:20 PM
"A boat to sail on the acid? Well thats no more dangerous than traveling on a boat in full armor. If you fall in your dead. Unfortunately I can't think of another way to get to the source of this infection."
Vorelle Sunday August 10th, 2008 11:37:00 PM
Vorelle, too, watches the conversation with interest. She doesn't like boats at the best of times, and she's sure she'll hate crossing acidic waters in one. But she'll take the risk to help these poor people.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday August 11th, 2008 7:43:42 AM
Vauhwyt listens to the conversation, and she nods and introduces herself. She just hopes the boat will be big enough for everybody. Maybe she will have to take on a smaller shape. She hopes not.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Monday August 11th, 2008 8:51:50 AM
(OOC: Back from vacation)
Lorth sits patiently at the table while Malgant speaks to the strange gnome.
DM Kent Monday August 11th, 2008 4:29:14 PM
(ooc: Thanks to Chris for taking the reins while I was computerless.)
Hmmm, Tinkers eh? Hey, are they liontaurs, pointing at Vauhwyt and Aztyr and moving up close to them to peer at them more closely? Quite striking actually. Much more finely crafted than you are, if you don't mind me saying so.
After a momentary inspection of the liontaurs, he flits over to Val with a curious look on his face.
Now here is a truly interesting specimen. I see at least five kinds of elf in you and possibly more, but that is unlikely to happen naturally now is it?
So you want to see Tinkers about his experimental boat. You know they say that he is nearly quite mad? Everyone seems to wonder why a gnome that is afraid of water would build such a metallic monstrosity and then call it a boat. You know he nearly blew up half the town one winter's eve? You sure you want to see him? If you want I will take you over to his workshop.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday August 11th, 2008 4:38:36 PM
Vauhwyt preens and shows off. "We wemics are known for our superior craftsmanship," she says.
"That's 'craft-persons-ship,' Boss," caws Mookie. "Don't be such a chauvinist!"
"Hey!" says Vauwyt.
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Monday August 11th, 2008 4:44:21 PM
" From what we have been told the source of the blight is out in the lake. Since we have only limited means of travel over the lake and it's deadly acid then we need to explore every other option for traveling the lake safely. Please, take us to see Tinkers. I have a strong feeling that he and his creation are the next step to fulfilling this prophecy."
Appolo Monday August 11th, 2008 8:34:34 PM
Appolo steps forward"Ok let's go see this Tinkers fellow.Sounds like he might be as crazy as we are."He says witha happy smile.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Monday August 11th, 2008 10:10:33 PM
As the gnome comes closer to look her over, Aztyr returns the favor and stare right back at him. "You're very short, are you all this short?"
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Monday August 11th, 2008 10:49:36 PM
"I do. He's the only chance we have to save the land. If he's as curious as you are I'm sure we can work out some sort of deal. I'm the only one of my kind. Surely letting him take a closer look has to be worth something."
Vorelle Monday August 11th, 2008 11:47:22 PM
Vorelle smiles a little at the bold, forthright gnome. He reminds her of Berlon.
She doesn't speak, but nods her agreement with her companions.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Tuesday August 12th, 2008 7:06:32 AM
Lorth says nothing, while his companions banter with the gnome. He watches carefully and waits until the situation plays itself out.
Bart Tuesday August 12th, 2008 4:58:27 PM
Bart sits next to Lorth and waits as well."Lorth is it so how did come to be aPalididn?"He asks is n a general friendly sort of way.
DM Kent Tuesday August 12th, 2008 7:02:41 PM
Grinning at Aztyr's question, he quickly replies. "Of course all gnomes are short. Well almost all any way. I heard tell of one, over on the Plateaus that was nigh giantish (he shudders as the picture forms in his head), and that ain't proper.
Ok then, so you wants to go see Tinkers and his "boat." Well, then I guess we should be off. You know if you don't catch him at the right time in the morning before he gets going on one of his projects, you just can't get his attention and if you do he tends to be a touchy. You think you can keep up with Brokefang if I rides him? As he gathers his wolf and heads toward the door he keeps going with his monologue.
We are heading up river toward the lake, probably 45 minutes past where you had your fight on the shore. The town made him move his workshop you know after he about blew up the town this one time. Then there was this time that he had little mechanical creatures chasing all the town cats and dogs everywhere. Boy was that lively. I personally thought it was kind of funny, but the rest of the townsfolk, well... So anyways they up and tore down his workshop and moved it up near the lake.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Tuesday August 12th, 2008 9:04:20 PM
"We'll get there." Val said. She wasn't sure they could all keep up with a running wolf but they would get there. "We'll be right behind you."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Wednesday August 13th, 2008 1:31:43 AM
Are u sure it wasnt a dwarf one of my friends is a dwarf and realy huge.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Wednesday August 13th, 2008 9:04:00 AM
"My father before me was a paladin. He was lost in the wars with the Dred and so I followed in his footsteps.", Lorth says to Bart.
He then stands up and goes outside, mounts Tobiasz and gets ready to ride out.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday August 13th, 2008 10:48:08 AM
Vauhwyt grins at the gnome. She too thinks of Berlon, though her old gnome friend was more grumpy and less whimsical than this fellow. She wonders if this is not the inventor himself, playing a game with them.
She looks forward to seeing the gnomes inventions. "Does he use magic?" she asks. "Is he a wizard? Would he make stuff for us if we asked?"
Vorelle Wednesday August 13th, 2008 12:35:53 PM
Vorelle bites her lip. Keep up with a wolf? She can run, but only for so long. Champ, of course, can keep up, if he can just--
A thought occurs.
"P-p-p-pardon me," she says softly, "b-b-but how do you p-p-protect B-B-Brokefang's p-p-paws? F-from the acid, I m-mean."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday August 13th, 2008 2:49:14 PM
As she begins to chase the gnome on wolf-back (her move is move 40), Vauhwyt says to Lorth, "Come on, fellow Gargulizerr! Let's show this wolf how to run!"
She sets off in pursuit.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d20+5=11 ; Wednesday August 13th, 2008 3:38:34 PM
Aztyr goes outside and stretches a little, having been cooped up in the inn for a while. She will then race along with the others, keeping an eye out for suprises.
(spot roll)
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Wednesday August 13th, 2008 4:31:41 PM
Malgant looks down at the gnome, and then to his heavy plate armor, and then at the wolf. not a chance he thinks. " I will do my best to keep up to you good gnome, but it is unlikely that I could keep up with you for even a few moments."
DM Kent Wednesday August 13th, 2008 5:10:36 PM
Oh we aren't planning to race just a comfortable trot, though yon tin can over there, pointing at Malgant, may have a bit of difficulty with even that. As for her feet, indicating Brokefang, she is wearing a flexible glass steel sheath slipped over each paw and up to the first joint.
As for whether Tinker uses magic, well yes in a sense, but he himself is not a wizard, nor can he "do" magic of any sort.
That said he moves out at a ground eating trot, probabaly about 6-8 miles per hour.
The trip surprisingly goes very quickly, about 1 hour, and in actuality you never even get close to the river or his much in the way of wet ground until you see the large barn-like building in the near distance.
It is at this point that The little gnome looks back at you all. I am going on ahead to let him know his company has arrived you all just come along at your pace and I will see you in about five minutes. That said Brokefang suddenly takes off at what seems to be a breakneck speed toward the barn and you can all hear the gnome's happy laughter as he is whipped along at this rate. Within moments the gnome is at the barn and then wolf and gnome simply disapear into the barn and out of sight.
you all have about a five minute walk down the hill toward the barn and lake.
Appolo Wednesday August 13th, 2008 8:30:43 PM
Appolo dollows along quietly,until they reach Tinkerplace."Well folks here we are let's hope this boat is big enough for all of us.Oh we are probably going to have to buy ir,but we'll see."
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Wednesday August 13th, 2008 10:53:43 PM
Val stops and takes many deep breaths. "That wolf can really move. Hopefully whoever owns the boat will be in a good mood."
Bart ac 30 hp 105/105 Thursday August 14th, 2008 2:27:53 AM
I wonder where that boat is, the river isnt close, caution my friends.
Lorth AC 23 HP 111/111 Thursday August 14th, 2008 7:56:51 AM
Lorth reins Tobiasz around gently when they reach the building. He doesn't climb down however and waits mounted for further instructions.
Vorelle and Champ Thursday August 14th, 2008 11:17:39 AM
Sore paws notwithstanding, Champ thinks this is a pretty fun game. He lopes along next to his human and her friends, putting on bursts of speed to get ahead of them, then slowing up and capering about as they catch up.
When the gnome and his mount take off, Champ moves to follow them, and Vorelle has to call him back.
Vorelle is breathing hard, but looking as if she enjoyed the exercise.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Thursday August 14th, 2008 11:54:36 AM
Aztyr tries to avoid the obvious spots where the acid has taken over the ground as they run along towards this gnome's workshop. When she gets there she'll try to wash off any that she managed to run through even after doing the avoiding. "We gotta see if he can supply us with those sock thingies the wolf is wearing..." she says in Vauhwyt's direction.
Appolo Thursday August 14th, 2008 8:54:42 PM
Appolo moves along with the others,but he takes his time not being in as much a hurrt as the others seem to be.He arrives quietly bringing up the rear.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Thursday August 14th, 2008 11:20:17 PM
Vauhwyt sticks close to Lorth. "Let us know if this guy is evil, please, Sir Paladin."
"Though even if he is, we may have no choice but to deal with him."
DM Kent Friday August 15th, 2008 11:06:20 AM
The group finally finds themselves at the barn-like building and sees an open double door. You also hear some noise similar to hammering coming from inside.
Taking a quick peek around the corner they see a huge open workshop space with worktables all around the edges with several in the middle. All the tables are covered with tools and pieces of partially completed projects and items. In fact there seems to be enough things going on in the workshop to keep 50 or 60 gnomes busy and yet as far as you can see there is noone in the building.
The one thing however that truly draws your eyes is the contraption in the middle of the space. 25 feet wide and nearly 45 feet long it has to be the boat you have heard about. Except that it looks to be made from solid metal and looks more like a barge with a slight keel than a truly seafaring vessel.
The hammering you hear seems to be coming from inside the small cabin on thins "boat."
Lorth AC 23 HP 111/111 Friday August 15th, 2008 2:34:36 PM
Lorth rides Tobiasz right into the barn. He then waits for one of his companions to go hail whoever is causing the banging.
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Friday August 15th, 2008 3:09:56 PM
" Hello, Tinkers? We have come to speak to you about ending this blight of acid that has engulfed the region. Could we have a moment of your time?" Malgant calls in a deep voice that carryies well into the space. He stands in the doorway and waits for a reply.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Friday August 15th, 2008 6:09:19 PM
"A metal boat?! I have never heard of such a thing. Nor would I have believed it possible unless I have seen it with my own two eyes. Truly incredible!" Val exclaims with wide eyes.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+11=15 ; Friday August 15th, 2008 9:25:21 PM
Vauhwyt walks in, taking a close look at the gadgetry. This boat is intriging. She looks at it, trying to figure it out -- Disable Device check 15 is NOT to touch it at all, but just to take a mechanical look.
But she lets Mal offer the hello.
Vorelle Saturday August 16th, 2008 1:51:47 PM
Vorelle frowns. She may be an ignorant little grubber from Dirt City, but even she knows that metal doesn't float. What's going on here?
Unless--
"I-is it m-m-m-magic?" she asks in an undertone.
Bart ac 30 hp 105/105 Sunday August 17th, 2008 1:30:03 PM
I wouldnt believe it if i wasn't seeing it with my one eyes. Yes i think it will work perfectly. All It needs are some big sails and of we go
Appolo Sunday August 17th, 2008 8:52:59 PM
Appolo walks in looks around.He looks over the boat"Hello Mr.Tinker.We're here to inquire about your boat.It looks interesting."
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