DM Bob & Carla Wednesday January 21st, 2009 11:36:23 PM
The gate keeper seems quite excited by the return of the adventurers. "It's a good thing yer back" he calls down. "Garths' worried bout warnings from the natives and some of the farmers are nervous bout them even bein' around here."
He reminds them that Tarketh has taken up residence outside the walls where the stream flows beneath the wall itself. "Not sure he'll want much to do with them carcasses judging by the smell of em" he comments as they leave. "I'll let Garth know you've arrived."
If the party seeks Tarketh out, they will find him in a small cabin made from timber and sod. His home is completely surrounded by trees that were not there originally. Other than a narrow pathway through the copse of trees, the way is almost impassable. Thick brambles, grasses, and willow thickets block the way. A dim glow emanates from one of the small windows and a shadowy figure can be seen moving about inside.
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Thursday January 22nd, 2009 12:07:24 AM
After Jet and the others have their business with Tarketh (Fatine waits outside and explores the newly grown trees), Fatine stays behind to visit with her boss.
"How tings be goin' round here, Master Darketh? Fatine no been a good assistant, hmm? Always runnin' off an such. Anyting I be able ta do round here?" She pokes around, looking for places to help, and otherwise spends the next few days with Tarketh unless and until summoned for anything else.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Thursday January 22nd, 2009 8:26:31 AM
Beren looks to his duties, and keeps to himself on the groups return. Even their short trip away from the camp has reminded him how much he prefers solitude. After sleeping, he will find out his duty schedule, but otherwise, he keeps taloof from the developing village.
Jet Stormway Thursday January 22nd, 2009 3:03:53 PM
Jet walks up, leading his horse and knocks on the door, glad he won't be waking the druid even if he is still being disturbed.
Caelnin Thursday January 22nd, 2009 3:48:32 PM
Following Jet on foot, he wonders how Tarketh will respond to the drake on his doorstep, but more interested in what he might say.
Wading through the foliage, Caelnin just thinks that it's the norm in this area, though an odd norm.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Thursday January 22nd, 2009 6:24:38 PM
Alexi is also curious about what Tarketh will say and follows afoot, leading Lobo.
Afterwards he meets with Garth. He lets Jet do the talking but hands over the map and explains his markings: where they came across the broken spear and blood; the rock outcropping where the Ambush Drakes laired; and where the Ahote hunting group said there was plenty of game.
He chats with Garth as long as necessary and then takes Lobo to the stables to set him up for the night, then heads to his bunk. Next day he will take a bath and clean all his gear. He'll check on Lobo and Lupin, taking Lupin for a ride around the camp to see what has been going on. If nothing else comes up, the day after that he resumes the militia training and the normal routine at Bryn Baraz.
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) Thursday January 22nd, 2009 8:07:09 PM
Anrete stables Copper before following the rest of the party in search of the druid and Garth.
Keela Friday January 23rd, 2009 12:14:01 AM
"I will see you in the morning," Keela tells the others as they depart to speak with the druid. She herself is exhausted, wanting only to get to her own bed.
She leads Daisy to the Plainfields' claim, taking off the saddle and bridle, and carefully brushing the sweat and dirt off as she has been taught. She makes sure the horse has food and water, then at last is able to seek her own rest.
DM Bob & Carla Friday January 23rd, 2009 8:07:22 AM
Tarketh seems quite happy to see the party and his apprentice. "I've been worried for you all" he says. The Ahote have come by and warned us of summoned beasts that ravage an entire area, and one of teh hunting parties sent out came back without a man, dragged from the camp in his sleep. They say the screaming was awful." The druid examines the carcasses retrieved by the group, "so this is what the Ahote were talking about...clearly not a native species...dragonoid...breath weapon...under developed wings..." he mumbles to himself as he continues. Finally he finishes and asks the party to dispose of their trophies. "Burn them away from teh settlement" he advises. The smell will be awful, but there's no value in the carcasses and they will only serve to bring disease. I don't know who summoned these beasts, or how they slipped into our Wold, but I surely don't want them close by.
For those who report in to Garth, he seems equally relieved, although he does his best to remain managerial about the entire affair. "Not from the Wold eh? How many carcasses? Where did you defeat them?" After perhaps an hour the Wagonmaster and now leader of the guard seems satisfied. "Looks like more than one pair of tehse things are out there, cause Kran's group was attacked quite some distance away from where you were...lost a man they did. Course, we've been losing folks sionce the mine first opened. Have to keep folks pretty close to the walls. We thought it was those damned natives...guess we're going to have to get the word out about these drake things.
Garth dismisses the party. Take a couple of days to get cleaned up. The general stores has a temporary link open with the Catacombs in Floating City, so if there's anything you need, now might be the time!" he advises
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Friday January 23rd, 2009 8:30:20 AM
Beren has no money, so the temptation to access the catacombs holds no sway over him. He is glad, however, of the reprieve from guard duty. He takes the time to seek out Caelnin concerning learning the fletcher's art better. If he continues to go through arrows the way he has in the last few weeks, he will need to know how to make at least some of his own.
Otherwise, he takes the time to work on his skills, tend to his gear, and to explore the area just around the camp more fully.
Jet Stormway Friday January 23rd, 2009 11:45:02 AM
Jet has his own thoughts on these creatures. Concerns of someone or something creating these creatures fills his mind. "How can they be summoned and not disappear when they die?" He will ask Tarketh or Gareth when they mention it.
When told to burn the carcasses of the drakes, he looks to those that consumed the beast, then back to the druid, "A couple of us ate of their flesh. Are those people in trouble? Fatine and a few others want to take the hide and teeth and such as trophies, is that alright also?"
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Friday January 23rd, 2009 9:46:47 PM
Alexi holds his breath when Jet asks Tarketh about the safety of eating some of the drake meat, then blushes a little when Jet asks Tarketh if the claws he took were 'safe'.
"Burn it tonight? Not let the scavengers pick through it?" Alexi asks Tarketh, hopping not to be delayed in meeting up with Garth. "Well, I suppose we could get some of the night watch to do it."
Alexi excitedly points out all the important markings on his map (OOC: see prev post). "What about Clemso's group? Any word from them? We brought back some body remains that were found in the Ambush Drakes' den. The Ahote we met already took any remains that belonged to their people. Who would be able, or better said, willing, to look through the remains and try to identify them?"
Alexi then asks Garth to send a detail out a ways from camp and burn the two carcasses. 'Got my claws just in time, it seems,' he smiles.
OOC: I'll compile a list of our loot, plus stuff we got from the cravan raid that have not been identified/claimed and post it here later and e-mail it to everyone.
Caelnin Saturday January 24th, 2009 5:56:18 AM
Once the meeting with Tarketh is over, he thanks him for wanting us to be safe and moves off to get some rest. However, once Beren finds him, he remembers what he had promised to help Beren with.
"Ok, sure we want to get started in the early hours of morning? I don't mind staying up longer, but let me get my tools if you are ready. I need to make some arrows of my own anyway, and for the other archers. Blunt ones wont work against enemies, if they ever do come." Caelnin says while walking towards the barracks, making sure his tools are safe.
Keela Sunday January 25th, 2009 6:02:23 PM
Keela sleeps soundly, so tired that she has to be roused in the morning.
As promised, she locates the rest of the group shortly after breakfast.
"I would like to keep the scrolls, unless Fatine is interested in them," she says shyly. She would like to see the famed Catacombs, but can't imagine any business that would take her there.
DM Bob & Carla Sunday January 25th, 2009 11:53:08 PM
Tarketh chuckles when asked about the results of eating the meat of the drakes. "Can't have tasted very good, but I wouldn't make a habit of eating the flesh of predators...too many parasites! Nothing wrong with keeping a tooth or a claw, or some scales, but the rest of the carcasses should be destroyed" Tarketh also explains that he has heard of magic that can open a rift between planes allowing creatures from one to take up residence in the other, but what happens when they die is unknown to him.
Garth answers Alexi's question about Clemso with a frown. "They lost a man during the night. Dragged from his bedroll and into the grasses. All they found was blood. Never had time to put on armor or even grab his sword." The wagonmaster makes it clear that any of the gear that was found was theirs for the keeping, no one in Bryn Baraz would be laying claim to it.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Monday January 26th, 2009 8:26:57 AM
"No, after we rest is soon enough. I was merely asking if you were willing to show me how to make beter arrows. Thank you, though, I will look forward to it."
Beren continues with the chores he has laid out for himself.
OOC--already posted several actions, including sleeping. :o)
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) Monday January 26th, 2009 10:12:08 AM
Anrete grins broadly, flashing his filed incisors. "Meat is meat. I will roast... erm burn the carcasses!"
And when no one is looking, the roguish barbarian proceeds to remove the remaining teeth, and claws and strings himself an anklet of claws and fangs with a strip of drake hide.
Jet Stormway Monday January 26th, 2009 10:21:29 AM
Jet allows the others to deal with the drake as they will. he on the other hand takes a ceremony out of his learnings and prepares a ritual for the lost.
He then goes to see the other clerics in the camp to ask if they could do a speak with dead on a couple of them. "Fatine, the witch, would like to carry a small bone from one of the deceased, to improve her power, whatever that means. I told her she could not do that unless the dead gave her permission. I do not have the power to ask them, but perhaps one of you do? I also believe those found should have a hero's ceremony. They died to keep Bryn Baraz going and that is something everyone should understand."
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Monday January 26th, 2009 3:59:02 PM
Fatine remains with Tarketh, helping as she is able, and if time permits, she sets up her cauldron outside his hut and spends whatever days she is able brewing some foul-smelling liquid. Anyone who comes by to check it out is chased away.
[brewing potions. Once I know how many days we have I'll figure out what is brewed]
Fatine also takes a quick trip to the catacombs for some odds and ends.
Caelnin Monday January 26th, 2009 9:12:45 PM
Glad that he can have a proper rest now, he moves off to check if his tools and once he finds them in proper order, he moves off to sleep figuring out when and what he will need for tomorrow... One thing that he knows that he wants to do is help the people that are building weapons and armour a bit so that someday he can build it himself.
Keela Monday January 26th, 2009 10:13:01 PM
Over breakfast, Keela answers her family's questions about the recent mission, but soon tears herself free to meet back up with her friends.
"I would like to keep the scrolls, unless Fatine is interested in them," she says shyly. She would like to see the famed Catacombs, but can't imagine any business that would take her there.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Monday January 26th, 2009 11:49:48 PM
Alexi is relieved at Targeth's words about the drake meat and 'items'. He doesn't plan to eat anymore drake, once was enough to say 'I ate Drake and lived to tell about it' next story-telling time.
Alexi sets the scrolls aside for Keela and never having been to the Catacombs either, asks Keela if he could accompany her. "I've heard there's lots of goodies." He takes the rest of the stuff to they found with him to see if they can be identified at the Catacombs. He also cashes his 300gp voucher before he goes into the Catacombs.
OOC: DMs, use the list of loot I send by e-mail. Let us know how much it costs to identify all the stuff and well subtract the amount from the coinage.
DM Bob & Carla Tuesday January 27th, 2009 7:56:30 AM
The party splits up to attend different tasks. Those that go into Bryn proper can see the results of the industrious work of it's inhabitants. There are fewer tents and many more buildings. Most have stone footings near the bottom and wood above, while one or two are wood from top to bottom. A black smudge rises from behind the inner wall, a clear sign that the forge is in operation and ore is being processed. The party has at least a week in town to see to their own needs.
Jet seeks out the clerics in the town and asks their advisce about Fatine's bone. Most shudder at the thought of what use the bone might be put to. "Speaking with the dead requires an intact corpse" they advise him. "Without lips and a tongue, I am not sure you will be able to understand anything it tries to say." While I might not agree with the rituas of this spellcaster, if you can vouch for her, and assure us she is not practising necromancy, I can see no reason to withold a bone from one of these unfortunates."
Fatine brews a concoction in her kettle. Few come prying as the strange looking woman huddles over her foul smelling pot. Tarketh continues her education on things botanical, and in [articular on those plants that have the greatest medicinal properties. "I have been sharing knowledge with the Ahote" he tells her. "They have been very helpful on these matters. The people of Bryn are still mistrustful of them, but that will pass."
Caelnin and Beren spend time honing their arrow making skills, while Alexi and Keela see to the Catacombs. The lineup by the side door to the general store is long, as the opening of a temporary portal to the catacombs has attracted much attention. With patience the two are admitted with all their gear. Alexi knows that the catacombs will handle all identifications and subtract the fees appropriately.
[OOC I will send a list to the catacombs staff later today]
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Tuesday January 27th, 2009 10:10:46 AM
Beren pays close attention as Caelnin demstrates the finer points of arrow making. By the end of the day, he is able to show Caelnin some of his own efforts. Soon, he might be able to make arrows to come close to the quality of those made by the archer.
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Tuesday January 27th, 2009 3:01:32 PM
Fatine gives a snort to Tarketh. "Dems Ahote be more like Darketh an' Fatine den dese here city-folks. Dey get what we do. What we know," she adds with a smile. "Ah well. So maybe Darketh tell me more 'bout dee herbs what grow round here? If I be dragged on another trip, least I can do someting useful like pick plants, eh?"
Jet Stormway Tuesday January 27th, 2009 6:17:06 PM
The priest nods his head in understanding as the priests shudder. "All I can say is she is loyal to Tarketh as well as the patrol. I have no reasons to think anything but well of her. I will send her over to choose her....trinket." The last said with a shake of his head.
Next he goes to where Tarketh and Fatine do their work. When she attempts to shoo him off, he simply bows "Head over to the clerics circle when you have a chance. I think they will allow you a small piece of the brave."
He then joins Alexi and Keela at the Catacombs.
Caelnin Tuesday January 27th, 2009 6:24:21 PM
"You're doing a fine job for the amount of time you have spent on focusing your efforts on arrow making. You'll be fine once you know what to look for in the materials. Never settle for anything less than straight." Caelnin teaches. Once everything has been taught as he moves off to visit Vilria for a walk to his cart to have a rummage through.
He ends up finding the remnants of a bow that had been started at the start of the trip, but very far from the end product. "I have to finish this one soon, but too busy at the moment. Hopefully I know where I got up to..." Caelnin says with a sigh as he knows he doesn't want to waste that money.
Once the walk is over, he finds some time to stockpile arrows for people and for himself. "We need to be ready for anything"
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Tuesday January 27th, 2009 8:12:16 PM
While Alexi waits on the identification and appraisal of their loot, he looks for a sage of sorts, one that might know about fantastic creatures. If he finds one, Alexi will describe the Ambush Drakes and show him one of the claws he took, and ask him/her if he/she knows anything more about them.
If Keela is still with him, he turns to her, "Keela, perhaps there is a spell you've been wanting to learn? I'm sure they've got scrolls here that contain just about any spell you've a desire, or capacity, to learn. Shall we take a look?"
Keela Wednesday January 28th, 2009 12:35:04 AM
When it is first suggested that she visit the Catacombs, Keela is taken aback. And a little flustered. "Oh, but I-- that is, I don't have any-- oh...oh, dear." Seeing that the arrangements are all made, she goes along, feeling a perfect fraud.
"Spells?" she says with a little laugh. "The scrolls have three new spells. It'll take me a while to master those. I certainly don't need to indulge in more."
DM Bob & Carla Wednesday January 28th, 2009 12:40:03 AM
The party is on-call to provide security services, but since everything is quiet in the community, the group plans out how they will spend the week. Jet gets some news from Garth. A new guy is being assigned to their detail. "Edward...Edgar...something like that," mutters the burly man, "little guy. Said he was going to visit the Catacombs through that temporary portal..."
Beren studies Caelnin at work. The sharpshooter patiently shows his friend how to choose the wood for a perfect stave, stretchy sapwood being the best for the front and heartwood for the inside of the curve. And, of course for arrows, he cautions, "Never settle for anything less than straight."
Tarketh answers Fatine acknowledging the fact that the inhabitants of the community could learn a lot about what it takes to live in the Uncharted Lands from the people who have managed to do so successfully for so long. "But I am only one man, and not everyone listens to me...as well as my assistant does!" he jokes. The druid asks the witch if she was able to locate any interesting plants during her foray, and if the identification cards he had provided were of any help. "I'd particularly like to find some of these, but they might not grow in this area. " Fatine notices her teacher is interested in a plant that bears something called "Goodberries."
The druid's home gets a lot of visitors. First Jet with the news that Fatine should " head over to the cleric's circle" since they seem willing to allow her " a small piece of the brave."
Later, looking for more answers to the mystery of the Ambush Drakes, Alexi gets redirected back to the druid. Tarketh puts the fighter to work crushing some fragrant herbs with a mortar and pestle, then elaborates on his earlier information: "deadly draconic hunters with distinctly lupine features. Not quite like the more feline attributes of traditional dragons. Limited intelligence, but social with their own kind. Did you know they can speak? They rarely choose to do so, since they communicate telepathically with their kind, however, they can communicate in both Common and Draconic. It appears that the telepathic link is only effective at short distance, however. "
Keela settles back in with the Plainfield's, but checks in on her new companions from time to time. On one of these occaisions she is co-opted into a shopping trip, much to her consternation!
(OOC: The staff of the Catacombs have all the info required to deal with loot from 'Saving Lollena', 'The Bandits', and 'The Ambush Drakes.'--DM Carla)
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Wednesday January 28th, 2009 8:29:33 AM
Beren continues with his normal duties. Of course practicing his skills is not forgotten. First his sword and dagger, then his archery. When these are finished, he takes time to take a look at the tacks around the village. He wishes to see what nocturnal visitors may have come near the village walls.
He pays a visit to Red as well, but seeing that he is well cared for, he does not stay long.
There is talk that each of his group might get a share of the value of the items they have found. He is happy with what he has, but a little extra never hurts. If there is enough, perhaps he will go to the catacombs as well.
Jet Stormway Wednesday January 28th, 2009 1:55:25 PM Ticket #961 is now being served in the catacombs.
Jet meets Ender in the Catacombs.
Insert from Catacombs.
"Excuse me. Are you Ender? Jet Stormway here. This is Alexi and Keela", he gestures to the other two. "Welcome to the group. If you would like to meet me at Ma Belles in a bit, we can get better aquainted and salute the gods together,"
With a slap on the shoulder from the burly fighter priest, a farewell is said and with the others steps up toward the counter.
"Pardon me. Let me know when you are ready."
Once they are addressed, he relates with a smile as they pile their gear up on the counter. "I think some things need to be identified and possibly sold." Looking toward the female mage with them, "Do you know what these items might be?"
Caelnin Wednesday January 28th, 2009 5:48:05 PM
Caelnin moves off to help out with the community any way he can by either helping build some things or training people in archery if they really want some training.
Once his training is over, he moves of to Vilria for a quick talk and to see how she is doing. "Some of the students seem to be worthy of the bow, but I still have to watch them and put them through their paces. We should have a nice regiment of archers soon enough."
Handing Vilria a carrot after he had spoken, Vilria happily accepts the treat Caelnin pats her head and moves off to the blacksmiths with his tools in hand.
Ender Wednesday January 28th, 2009 5:49:10 PM
coming out from the tunnel to the catacombs is a wiry halfling dressed in brown and green, he has black unruly hair, a mischievous grin and walks with a slight swagger. He heads over to Ma Belles, sits down in a corner and waits to be served
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Wednesday January 28th, 2009 6:02:09 PM
Fatine looks through the cards, then shows Tarketh what she was able to find. [I had done a search here and there when we set out, but not sure we ever discussed specifically what Fatine found]
"I be on dee lookout for dee good ol' berries, Darketh," Fatine assures her master. Afterward, she leaves for a trip to the Catacombs.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Wednesday January 28th, 2009 9:14:39 PM
Posted in the Catacombs:
Alexi/Uncharted Lands/962 Wednesday January 28th, 2009 9:04:29 PM OOC: Ok, so no one really explained to me how this works...
Alexi takes out a small parchment with a list of items on it that correspond with the stuff on the counter.
"We have here from a bandit raid on the caravan to Bryn Baraz: 1) a dagger (faint trasmutation aura) 2) Small Vial 1 and 2 3) a pair of bracers
From the lair of an Ambush Drake: 1) Quiver 1 and 2 (moderate Conjuration) 2) 12 arrows (faint enchantment) 3) 10 arrows (moderate divination) 4) dwarf chain shirt and human chain shirt (faint abjuration) 5) Potions 1, 2, 3, (faint conjuration) 6) Potions 4, 5, 6 (faint transmutation) 7) Cloak (faint illusion) 8) Ring 1 (mod evocation) 9 ) Ring 2 (faint enchantment)
I think that just about covers it. What can you tell me about them?
DM Bob & Carla Wednesday January 28th, 2009 10:58:28 PM
The disciplined elvish archers set up a routine of exercise and practice with their weapons in order to keep their skills sharp. Having experienced some of the dangers the new lands hold, the ranger and the sharpshooter have no desire to be caught ill prepared. When not honing his own skills Caelnin does odd jobs about the community, earning the good will of those he helps. Beren practices his recon skills outside the stout walls that now protect Bryn Baraz. He recognizes the tracks of several small scavenging mammals---likely attracted by the refuse heaps and compost piles behind the dwellings. He also notices a trail wearing along the base of the wall from one end of the chasm to the other, and a couple of trails leading away to the farms beyond the town. Folks are starting to tread a regular series of trails through the community at large.
While the elves hardly think of what their share of the group's booty might bring, Jet, Alexi, and Keela are experiencing their first trip to the Catacombs.
Tarketh accepts Fatine's findings. She hasn't found anything new, but the local specimens she has collected can be crossed with the one's imported by the druid. "The diversity should give the new plants strength and vigour." Once her chores are complete, the witch goes to join her companions. Moving through the portal, she encounters a wiry Halfling dressed in greens and browns. His unruly hair and slight swagger give him a mischievous air. Ender heads over to Ma Belle's to await his new captain.
(OOC: Welcome, Rune, to the Uncharted Lands!)
(OOC: A DM eye will be kept on the goings on in the Catacombs. You don't need to copy your Catacombs post here. You can either post a one or two liner here, or post other actions your PC is doing in town. They can be general things done over the course of the week, or a more specific activity. Take the next week to get the loot sorted out and Catacombs purchases made. If your PC is doing something specific during the week, don't forget to roll the appropriate checks.-DM Carla)
Keela d20+11=14 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=23 ; Thursday January 29th, 2009 12:05:23 AM
When she returns from the Catacombs, Keela spends as much time as she can spare studying her new scrolls and attempting to scribe them into her spellbook.
The inticracies of Melf's Acid Arrow elude her; she is unable to master that spell enough to copy it. However, she does manage to get Summon Monster II and Fly copied, noting with alarm that the spells use most of her remaining copy materials. She should have bought more at the Catacombs.
"And I can't even cast Fly yet," she murmurs, capping her inkpot. "I hope that wasn't a waste of money."
[Spellcraft checks: Melf's 14 (fail), Summon 18 (succeed), Fly 23 (succeed). Copying one 2nd-level and one 3rd-level spell uses up 500 gp worth of material, per the Players' Handbook. Each spell takes 24 hours to copy, so if Keela doesn't have that kind of time, let me know. :) ]
Caelnin d20+9=22 ; d20+6=12 ; Thursday January 29th, 2009 1:19:46 AM
As Caelnin takes time off between helping out the community, he decides to try something else to bide his time by teaching himself how whittle animals, starting with his beloved mule Vilria. He should sharpen his bow making skills but that would take up a lot of time that he might not have between helping out the community and training his shots, occasionally shooting some arrows blindfolded into targets. "Whittling should calm me down somewhat as well..." Caelnin says as he goes off to find a piece of wood suitable for whittling.
Once the block of wood had been found, Caelnin pulls out his box a small blade akin to a pocket knife but with a big handle and starts to shape something that is beginning to look like a mule (Well, to him anyway).
"Hmm, pretty good..."
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DC set at High Quality Item (Like an art item, needs a bit of concentration) - DC 15 Roll D20 + 6 = 12 (fail) Failed by 3 = No progress
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Thursday January 29th, 2009 8:35:16 AM
Satisfied with the area around the flegling city, Beren decides to look next to the continued training of those he has begun with. If they are still interested, he spends an hour each day in their training.
The others mention their excursion to the catacombs, but unless some money is forthcoming, there is nothing he can afford, or that he really needs.
He approaches Garth about a short hunting expedition, and volunteers his services to help bring in more game for the settlement.
Changed 'Anthos' to 'Beren', LOL!-edited by DM Carla
Jet Stormway Thursday January 29th, 2009 11:38:23 AM
When they are done with the Catacombs, he walks over to Ma Belles to meet the new group member. Seeing him sitting alone, he walks over and shakes his hand. "Greetings again. I'm glad you can join us. I have been punis......er, I mean, I have been designated by Garth to be the group leader for our patrols. Just a warning, I can be a real jerk sometimes, but I always encourage others to speak their mind."
He orders two ales and a shot of whiskey. He winks at one of the girls that brings it over and resisits the urge to slap her on the butt when she leaves. Taking half the mug in one drink, foam forms on his hairy upper lip and rolls down his shaggy black beard. He puts the black mass of fur in his mouth so as not to waste what didn't quite make it to his large toothy maw before going on. "So tell us about yourself. Where are you from? What are your skills?" He looks the halfling up and down once. "Can you ride a horse? We are a very mobile group."
Ender Thursday January 29th, 2009 1:06:34 PM
"Thanks for the beer" Ender replies, ""I do Ride, though i wont be performing any acrobatics on the back of a Horse. I better tell you how i came to be here, see back in the city i had a small tussle with the father of a spurned young woman, he was quite adamant that i merry his daughter whose affections i didn't return so i saw the notice that they needed people here and i sort of stoved away in the back of a wagon as i didn't have any skills they officially needed here and i didn't want to be seen at the lines, so I had been here for a while masquerading as a farmer when Garth found out i wasn't who i seemed and here i am, traveler, procurer and scout extraordinare" Ender tells with a slight grin
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Thursday January 29th, 2009 6:58:55 PM
OOC: Never got a response on Mikal. Did he drop out? Is he on Sabatical? We need to know to remove him from our e-mail list and if he should be included in the Ambush Drake loot. RSVP.
IC: (after the catacomb visit, if he survives the hafling) Alexi quickly takes up the militia training as before, setting up the scheduling for the different arms training. Seeing Caelnin start up some whitling, he cautions the elf, "Don't cut your finger, now, I need you to take up the militia archery training. So do be carefull."
Careful to avoid Ma Belles for the most part, he succumbs to the desire for a drink. Even though the hafling in the Catacombs pretty much squashed his idea of having a 'Ambush Drake Lecture Party', one drink couldn't do any harm. Perhaps Ma Belle would give him one on the House for their intervention between the 'Ladies' and the farmers nearly a week ago.
Ambling into Ma Belle's, he searches out a table and immediately sees a hafling. 'Not ANOTHER!' he groans. But he suddenly recognizes the grizzly man next to him. 'What's Jet doing over there? Bartering for more of that Hafling Ale he so prizes?'
Curious, Alexi ambles over and takes a seat. "Hey Jet, care to introduce me to your friend? O Miss, o Miss, a stout ale over here please?"
(OOC: Mikal (and his player) are no longer with the game.-CM Carla)
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+5=23 ; Friday January 30th, 2009 8:23:53 AM
Beren (and I do mean Beren :o)) finds a few willing volunteers, and takes a short hunting excursion. Judging from the tracks around the settlement. the local wildlife is getting used to the people being here, so they should find something for the pot. (SUrvival, track- 23).
Anything they find is turned over to Garth for the communal pot.
Beren would actually rather hunt alone, but this does not seem wise yet.
Jet Stormway Friday January 30th, 2009 10:19:40 AM
Jet introduces Ender to his fellow group members that are present. The fighter priest wrinkles his nose at the notion this Ender fellow was a stow away. Where was he when the wagons were attacked by the brigands?
"Nothing to offer the settlement eh? That's funny since they were taking just about anyone that could pick up a hoe or an axe. That just means your working for food and board then? What is it you think you can procur out here anyway? Basically, I need to know what are you going to do when we fight? I doubt you will be able to talk your way out of it and if you run and I live, you won't be safe if I see you again."
Jet is attempting to remain civil, but on the inside, he knows this fellow. He grew up with people just like him. Lived with them on the street. He thought he had put his past behind him, when BAM, his past comes back to haunt him.
(ooc: Don't mind Jet. I think he mentioned, he can be a jerk sometimes, didn't he? :) )
Ender d20+3=4 ; Friday January 30th, 2009 10:51:44 AM
Ender frowns a bit, "i dont think you understand, i have been working with the farmers, I'm not a bad person, i just got into a spot of bother, now what i can do is scout, because of my size im easily overlooked and i have good eyes and i do believe i can hold my own in a fight and my fighting style is so versatile i can support just about anyone, but im not a fighter at heart, im just a simple adventurer who likes to travel" "diplomacy ->Jet, roll=4"
Ender - OOC Friday January 30th, 2009 10:55:36 AM
Damn... epic fail diplomacy... hope Jet doesn't kill me now... that would be the shortest career ever!!!
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Friday January 30th, 2009 7:15:17 PM
'Wait until Anrete, Beren, and Caelnin get a load of this guy,' Alexi says to himself.
"Gulp! Gulp! Gulp!" Alexi downs some ale as he listens to Ender's interview with Jet.
"Scout, eh?" Alexi says, "No kidding! We could use scouts. But will our scouts use you? I say we pair him up with Anrete. They are a perfect match, don't you think Jet? I propose we buy him a billy goat as a mount so he can keep up. Upkeep should be minimal, they eat anything, and they sure know how to use their heads to knock people over." Alexi can't help belt out a good guffaw.
Alexi is 5'9" with black hair and pretty tanned. He wears a breasplate with the Mailed Fist mercenrary organization (see the different organizations of the Wold in the Woldipedia) emblem on the front. Under the Mailed Fist emblem is a wolf. There are three bars between the wolf and the fist, and bisecting these three bars is one bar.
He's not currently carrying all his weapons, but at his side is a very fine longsword and a dagger.
Caelnin Saturday January 31st, 2009 8:19:51 AM
Caelnin takes Alexi's advice but replies "I have a steady hand, I should be able to keep the blade away from my fingers enough, just needs lots of patience"
Taking a break from the whittling and the training of the archers, Caelnin moves off to see what everyone else is up to by first moving off to the main drinking site. Seeing Jet and Alexi drinking at a table with a halfling that he hasn't seen around increases his curiosity.
Moving up to the table, Caelnin says "Who you guys talking to? Hopefully you aren't scaring him..." He then looks down to the halfling, extends and arm out to him as if to shake his hand and says "Hello there! I'm Caelnin Corrail, part of Jet's crew, so to speak. One of the two archers of the group, but that shouldn't matter to you much..." Caelnin then stops to see what the other two say to him.
--------------- OOC- Welcome to the game Rune :D
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) Saturday January 31st, 2009 10:42:22 PM
Baring his teeth, a lean figure in leathers and spikes emerges from the dim corner of the tavern and slaps lightly on the halfling.
"Greetings little man! The name's Anrete. Anrete Nanoc. I like the smell of ye blood!" The jaundiced barbarian grins broadly before moving off again.
Anrete is average height, with rust-colored eyes, and long braided hairs. He has the typical sickly yellowish coloration of the jaundiced, and decorates himself with pale-colored warpaints. A heavy spiked chain wraps around his left gauntleted arm, and numerous tarnished silver spikes and studs protrude from his lightly armored form.
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) d20+7=18 ; Saturday January 31st, 2009 10:44:20 PM
Anrete decides to spend his free time setting up an illegal food stall selling exotic dishes he managed to cook up.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Sunday February 1st, 2009 4:51:55 PM
"Gak! Anrete! Where'd you come from?" Alexi exclaims as the barbarian suddenly appears out of the shadows.
As Anrete moves off Alexi smiles at Ender. "Well, now you've met Anrete. Good Ol' chap. You two will get along fine, just fine."
DM Bob & Carla Sunday February 1st, 2009 11:32:45 PM
The days pass slowly in Bryn. The adventurer's are not called upon for much and Beren finds time to make one or two forays outside the settlement to hunt game. He and a young elf from one of the farms manage to scare up a handful of pheasants on their first outing and a young deer on their second. Anrete sets up a stall near the market area and tries his hand in the food business. At first business is slow, but soon he develops a small but loyal clientele who appreciate the more exotic tastes that he serves up. By the end of the second day he has made nearly 20 silver peices.
The two scouts continue to improve their skills at arrow making while Keela works at her magic. Jet introduces the halfling that Garth has assigned to the group and Ender tells them something of his background and his capabilities.
On the morning of the fourth day, Garth calls the group together in his office. "I've got another job fer ya." he speaks quietly. "Seems like the watch has spotted some movements on the rock face above the mine. Always at night, and nothing more than fleeting glimpses. Has a couple of the new recruits a bit jumpy. I'd like you to have a look into the situation."
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Monday February 2nd, 2009 8:32:01 AM
Beren greets the small new scout when he is brought to meet the group. He has not been around camp much to meet him before this.. He hopes the image he presents does not put off the halfling.
Beren is a wood elf, 5'6" tall. His one distinguishing characteristic is that he wears a hanging cloth mask in front of his face, and occasionally might have a slight slur to his words. In all other ways he looks like a typical wood elf with blond hair, grey eyes, and tanned skin. He dresses in the greens and browns of the forest, with soft leather boots, and a long mottled cloak that seems to blend into the vegetation of the forests and hills where he is normally found. He tends to keep to himself.
Caelnin Monday February 2nd, 2009 4:26:55 PM
(OOC: Kinda feel left out...)
Walking into the office, Caelnin realises that he will become part of the group, as he wasn't quite sure why Jet and Alexi were talking to him... "Oh, so you're here! If you need anything to to do with weapons or bows just tell me and I'll see what I can do. By the way, what do you use for a weapon, if you don't mind me asking?"
Caelnin is the average height for an elf, standing at 5'0". He is thin and slender, which makes his elven features more prominent and his arms are unusually long for a person of his height. His long, copper hair is always tied back, his eyes gleaming a green-yellow.
Once Garth had spoken Caelnin "So we're to see if the movement up there is a threat to the community. Shouldn't be that difficult to do..."
Jet Stormway Monday February 2nd, 2009 6:39:43 PM
Jet nods his head in understanding as Garth relates the possible spys. "Will do boss."
He gets Bantom ready to go and waits for the others to get their gear together. "Let's go have a look in the daylight. Perhaps they left tracks for us to look at. Then we can try to set up a trap this evening to see if they return."
ooc: Going to the Catacombs tonight for Jet.
Keela Monday February 2nd, 2009 10:10:28 PM
When she was first asked to help with the security group, Keela felt overwhelmed and a little flattered.
Meeting Ender changed her outlook a little.
"So you...stowed away?" she asks. She tries, but cannot keep the disapproval out of her voice. "How did...I mean...did you bring anything with you?" Or have you been equipped at the expense of the hard-working people you've already taken advantage of?
"My name is Keela," she adds. "I do a little magic. What...er, where do your talents lie?"
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Monday February 2nd, 2009 10:21:25 PM
Alexi ponders Garth's words. "On the rock face you say? Not on top of the rock? I think I'll have a talk with these guards and get more details."
Turning to Ender he says, "Why don't you come with me? The guards will need to get to know you and that you are with our group. We are famous, you know. Killer of Giants and Dragons, and weasels."
Alexi will go look for the guards that had seen the suspicious movements on the rock face and ask for more details. What time of the night it was seen, how long of a period, and was it just once a night or several times during the night.
Ender Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 12:25:00 AM
"Keela is it?" Ender asks, "yes i did bring everything i needed myself, lets just say my backpack is more than it seems, and I never take anything on the expense of others if I can help it." "Caelnin?, i use daggers, both wielded and thrown, an if we need more range i have my trusty crossbow!. anyways" Ender says nodding to Alexi, "lets go then"
DM Bob & Carla Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 7:51:39 AM
Introductions continue as Ender is questioned about his arrival and his preparedness. The halfling senses a cautious acceptance in the group. Alexi seeks out the guard that saw the shadowy form along the rocks, only to discover that several guards had seen the same thing over several nights, but only one had been sure enough of anything to report it. "Was dark ye know" the guard answers warily. The insignia of the Fist still intimidates many who know what it means. "Just saw somethin' moving up there over the mine entrance, half way up or so" he points out the area to Alexi. "Can't say what it was but it kept to the shadows and seemed interested in what was goin' on below" .
Alexi can see from his vantage that the rockface is cut by several small ledges and crevices that could serve as a way up and down from the mesa above. It will take some care to climb up to investigate, but it could be done.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 8:40:37 AM
Beren listens to the exchnage of information taking place.
Something up on the rock face above the mine entarnce. Ender brought his own things, and is armed with dagger and crossbow.
This experience gets more interesting by the day.
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 8:53:19 AM
Standing along side with the former Mailed Fist, Anrete lowers his hood and grins broadly at the cliff wall.
"Interesting to what we may find up there ...", the roguish barbarian's rust-colored eyes sparkles at the prospect of violence.
"But alas, I am not the best of climbers.", Anrete turns and glances at the halfling meaningfully. "But I have my pitons and silken rope ready."
And after several moments of thought, he added, "Perhaps, some archers should cover the climbers in case of any aerial attacks?"
-------------------------------------------------- Climb skill is 5 after bonuses. 50 ft of silken rope & grappling hook
Jet Stormway d20+2=21 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=12 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 10:57:24 AM
Mounting Bantom, he rides up and around the cliff and get to the top where he can see Bryn Baraz. In an attempt to not disturb tracks that he may miss, he himself looks around for some signs of menace.
Search: 21 (Natural 19 woot) Spot: 20
(ooc: Hit enter twice, disregard third roll)
Ender Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 12:34:56 PM
"Right", Ender says, "if you archers give me cover il'l climb the face of the cliff" ------------------------------------------------- OOC: my climb skill when using armour and with all bonuses is 8
Ender Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 12:49:53 PM
Thinking quickly Ender say "Anrete, if you give your rope i can fasten it on the way to assist everyone when climbing and if anyone else have any rope, I can take that as well so we make sure its long enough"
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 4:18:50 PM
DM Highlight to display spoiler: { Potions Fatine brewed: delay poison x1, remove fear x2, see invisibility x1}
Fatine follows the group quietly until they reach the cliff. Once there, she looks around with the others. At the suggestion of climbing the cliff, she snorts and giggles. "I no tink you wan' climb up dere all alone, do ya Little Man?" she asks Ender.
"By dee way, who is dis one? Where did he come from?" she asks the others.
Shrugging, she whistles quietly, and Col lands on her shoulder. "Go fly up dere, silly bird. You see any trouble, you let me know, hear?" Tossing the crow into the air, she points toward the cliffs above.
Caelnin Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 6:48:23 PM
"So you guys are climbing up? I'll get my climbers kit to help out." Caelnin runs back to his cart and grabs the kit, the rest of his pitons and his silken rope, just in case we needed a little bit more. He then drops it in front of Ender. "Well, I have climbed a few tall trees in my life, but nothing on this scale..." (OOC: Climb of +6 with bonuses)
"Climbing up alone is the best option, I would think. Just in case that the ledges aren't as sturdy as they look and having only one person fall would be better than having two people fall. And I think Ender is the lightest of the group now, so his chance of breaking a ledge is less... He will have ranged attackers covering for him, so things should be okay... Then the bird is looking for troubling things, so it should be fine..." Caelnin thinks aloud, and then says "... Is there any other way to the top of this cliff without climbing in this immediate area?"
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 8:04:17 PM
OOC-Beren also has a +6 climb
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 10:22:17 PM
Alexi merely chuckles at the discussion of climbing the rock face. "Climbing will be a lot of work. Jet has part of the idea, and Fatine another." Alexi waves at Jet high atop the rock cliff.
"Best is to tie our ropes together, and from up there," he points to Jet, "lower someone," looking at Ender, "down. Between Bantom, Lobo, Jet, and I, that should not be a problem. Beren, Anrete, and Caelnin can stay down here and keep their bows ready. Keela and Fatine can keep an eye on Col. I guess Mikal is busy at the Temple.
How does that sound, Ender? Would you rather dangle from above or climb up from below?"
Keela Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 10:27:40 PM
Keela pulls out the scroll of Fly. "I could try to cast this," she says. "It's a little advanced for me, but I think I could do it." She tries to sound confident. "If I succeed, somebody could just fly up there. Then they could secure a rope, or whatever they wanted."
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) Wednesday February 4th, 2009 7:27:30 AM
Nudging at Keela, "Nay, I would prefer to keep that for an emergency. Unless you have plenty of these flying thingy."
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Wednesday February 4th, 2009 8:27:15 AM
Beren eyes the slope.
"I believe Alexi's idea has merit. I will find a place where I can see to shot from."
Beren will look for a shoulder of the hill that gives him more elevation, and a good field of fire.
Jet Stormway Wednesday February 4th, 2009 10:26:40 AM
Jet continues to look around.
From yesterday. Search: 21 (Natural 19 woot) Spot: 20
Ender Wednesday February 4th, 2009 12:42:25 PM
"Right then, since im the lightest i say we "dangle" me... lets head up top!"
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Wednesday February 4th, 2009 6:08:40 PM
"Two women to watch a bird?" Fatine comments. Leaning over to Keela, she whispers (quite loudly) "I tink dey forget who saves deir butts when dey chargin' 'round all dee time, eh sister?" She finishes with a glare at Alexi.
Turning back to Ender, she says, "I still don' know who you be, Little Man? You followin' Fatine?"
Alexi hears Fatine's comment and catches her glare. Acting startled he composes himself, "Precisely, my dear. I don't want you ladies too busy doing busy work and not be able to save our butts."
Then he blushes a little, "Well, Keela can certainly keep that Fly scroll handy. And you, Fatine, will be needing to concentrate on Col's shennanigans. But we can all do that from up there if you like."
Turning to Ender he says, I'll get Lobo and you can hitch a ride on his rump." He trots over to where he left Lobo (Lobo is a heavy warhorse) after the morning militia training and brings him back.
Mounted, he reaches a hand down to Ender. "Grab the back of the saddle with the other hand and when I lift ye up, swing your leg over. When we get going, hold on tight. Lobo is spirited," he adds with a grin.
"We gotta get you a billygoat, we sure do. First thing tomorrow."
Ride check to get Ender up safely DC10 d20+9 (+2, aid another from Ender DC = 10 if necessary) =22
With Ender safely up on Lobo's rump, they head on up, calling to Anrete, "Bring the ropes and climbing gear, Anrete. Caelnin, help Beren keep an eye out for dangerous critters on the rock face. You two have the best eyes."
Once on top with Jet, they (Anrete, Jet, Alexi, and Ender, plus Fatine and/or Keela if they came) look for a good place to secure the rope, tieing the 50' rope lengths together, and tieing the rope to Ender.
(OOC: may need a tie rope checks from Anrete or Ender whichever is best, Aid Another from Alexi DC10 d20= 14 for a +2 bonus on the Tie Rope) Once that's done they begin lowering Ender down over the spot where the guard pointed out seeing something.
We lower him down until he sees something important/unusual or until our rope runs out. (OOC: we got 50' of silk rope from Anrete, Alexi, Caelnin each, at least, if not more)
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Thursday February 5th, 2009 8:22:29 AM
OOC--no dm post to respond to. will post later
Keela Thursday February 5th, 2009 5:28:24 PM
Unhappily, Keela watches from the bottom of the cliff as the others attempt their aerial act.
"I probably should have learned Feather Fall," she says wistfully.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=21 ; d20+9=13 ; Thursday February 5th, 2009 6:02:28 PM
Beren watches as the others begin to descend down the cliff face. His bow is up and ready.
spot 21 listen 13
Ender d20+8=20 ; d20+4=23 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 12:39:05 AM
Ender Slips over the edge face first, walking down the cliff face while trying to spot where the movement the workers have seen might have come from...
Climb: 20 Spot : 23
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) Friday February 6th, 2009 6:41:36 AM
OOC: I thought we are climb up??? The movements are above the mines???
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Friday February 6th, 2009 7:29:41 AM
OOC--descending from cliff tops above the area
DM Bob & Carla Friday February 6th, 2009 8:06:12 AM
After much discussion a plan evolves that includes lowering the newest member of the group from a rope to investigate the source of teh shadowy figure. Alexi gives Ender a hand up onto Lobo and follows Jet's trail up to the top of the cliff face. The ride takes several hours as the group must find a pathway up from well outside the settlement itself. Jet remembered seeing such a place from the original trip in to Bryn Baraz from the south and heads for the spot. It is late in the day before all is prepared and Ender is readied for his descent. Beren, Caelnin and Anrete watch from below, their bows readied should they be needed. Col flies above the cliff but the only feeling that the witch picks up is one of idle boredom as teh bird floats on the rising air currents. Keela also waits below, ready to cast her fly spell should it be needed.
Whoever is helping lower Ender, please make some strength checks to avoid dropping him. Ender should also make some climb checks to avoid bumbing himself against the jagged rocks.
Jet Stormway d20+1=8 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 10:28:11 AM
Jet takes out some rope. He attempts to tie one end to Ender, to secure him in place. The other end to the war saddle of Bantom. "Someone check my work please? These knots feel loose and i'm no sailor."
Jet is confident that using Bantom or Lobo would be less risky for the new member then testing their own strength.
"Anyone see any tracks? I didn't."
Ender d20+8=11 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=16 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 2:11:59 PM
"So" ENder says while still in hearing range "Dont you guys drop me now!!!!" 3 climbing rolls apply when needed DM
d20+8=11 d20+8=20 d20+8=16
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=19 ; d20+9=12 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 3:02:22 PM
Beren waits with Caelnin while the others make their way around to the top of the cliffs. He keeps his eyes on the cliff face in case their visitor puts in an appearance. When all is in place, he keep watches clsoely for signs of trouble.
spot 19 listen 12
Caelnin d20+8=14 ; d20+7=8 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 4:48:32 PM
"This is a true test for Ender... Like gaining acceptance from the group or something." Caelnin muses out loud and starts to focus his sights on the cliff face to see anything happens around the new Halfling.
Spot: 14 Listen: 8
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+2=18 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=19 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 9:59:58 PM
OOC: from yesterday [Aid Another from Alexi DC10 d20= 14 for a +2 bonus on the Tie Rope) so add +2 to Jet's tie rope check.]
IC: Alexi was really looking for a rock sunk into the ground, but Jet tyed the rope to Bantom's saddle horn and Alexi assisted. "Well," he replies to Jet, "We will also be holding on as we lower him, so hopefully this will do." Str check 1 d20+2 =18; Str check 2 = 8; Str check 3 = 19... Alexi holds the rope as Ender goes over the edge. "Jet, grab the rope right behind me, just in case my hands slip or we have to pull him up quickly." (OOC: Jet, roll an Aid Another check.)
"I hope we can get this done before it gets dark," he mumbles to Jet.
Ender 3d20+4=34 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=19 ; Saturday February 7th, 2009 2:17:42 PM
Ender decides he better look out where he's going
disregard first roll...
Spot: d20+4=7 Spot: d20+4=14 Spot: d20+4=19
apply as needed...
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Sunday February 8th, 2009 7:05:04 PM
Fatine stands next to Keela while the others do their stuff. "Pfftt," she replies to the mage. "You no need Feather Fall. You be knowin' dee Stay on Dee Ground magic right now, no? Dat be easier, and it never fail," she adds with a wry smile.
Sensing Col getting bored, Fatine calls to the others, "Dat bird not be findin' anyting good. I bet he bet you no find nuttin' either."
Otherwise, she stays with Keela and watches the goings-on from their vantage point.
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) d20+3=11 ; d20+3=17 ; Sunday February 8th, 2009 11:35:29 PM
His shortbow readied at hand, Anrete patiently waits for the halfling to reach his objective.
============================== spot 11 listen 17
DM Bob & Carla Monday February 9th, 2009 7:51:43 AM Jet wraps his rope around Ender and ties it off with a rather clumsy knot, but it does not slip with the first pull on it, and Ender is lowered over the precipace. The rock face above the mine is fissured and broken in many places, and the loose rock is easily dislodged by the halflings boots. About twenty feet from the top, the halfling looses his footing briefly, but the rope and his comrades above secure him easily. From below the three archers, Keela and Fatine observe the halfling's progress while Col soars above.
Now 50 feet below the rim, Ender alights on a small ledge. Something has been on the ledge, for the normal sand, dust, and small bits of scree that should occupy such a site have been swept clean. A second ledge juts out from the rock face some 50' below, a small thin trail leads down to it in a series of switchbacks.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=15 ; d20+9=15 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 8:29:31 AM
Beren continues to watch and wait.
"I'm not sure it was a good idea to send one man alone on this scout. Especially one so small and unknown to us."
spot 15 listen 15
Ender Monday February 9th, 2009 8:46:40 AM
"There's a small trail down here" Ender calls up to others "it leads to another ledge further down, do you want me to check it out or should i wait for backup?"
Jet Stormway d20+1=12 ; d20+2=22 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 10:25:02 AM
"Hold on a second!" Jet calls down. "Untie your rope!"
Jet pulls the rope up and ties himself to it. He tells Alexi. "Let Bantom do all the work. Just lead him forward to lower me and pull him back to bring us up."
After tieing himself to his companion, he swings his back over the side of the cliff and begins repelling down.
Jet finds, he doesn't even need the rope as he scales down the side of the cliff face.
Rope use: 12 Climb: 22 (Natural 20)
Keela Monday February 9th, 2009 1:17:30 PM
Keela continues to watch, scroll at the ready.
"It'll take four or five seconds for me to cast this," she frets to Fatine. "If I can get it to work at all. I'm not sure that will be fast enough, if one of them falls."
I must add Feather Fall to my spellbook, she thinks.
Ender Monday February 9th, 2009 1:55:16 PM
Ender takes out his crossbow and covers the lower ledge
Caelnin d20+8=10 ; d20+7=13 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 3:57:16 PM
When Caelnin sees Jet move down to the ledge to Ender, Caelnin keeps watch, although somewhat distracted by keeping them both in sight.
Spot: 10, Listen: 13
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20=5 ; d20+6=16 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 10:01:50 PM
"NOT a good idea, Jet. But as you say..." Alexi comments. (Aid another Rope Use tieing rope to Jet, d20 = 5, no help)
Leading Bantom carefully, (Handle Animal d20+6=16) he lowers Jet down to where Ender is.
Jet Stormway ooc Tuesday February 10th, 2009 2:36:11 AM
OOC: Sorry everyone. No one responded to my request at a substitute. I also haven't had time to update my sheet yet with his new armor.
If the DM doesn't mind casting a cure spell in NPC mode if necessary, I will be back in a week to continue posting.
See you all soon.
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Tuesday February 10th, 2009 7:27:40 AM
Fatine stands by, watching. Shrugging to Keela, she says, "Noting ta do 'bout it now, eh? Frettin' won' deach you dee spell. Dey know dee risk up dere, jus' like we do. Whatever happen jus' gon' happen, like it or not."
DM Bob & Carla Tuesday February 10th, 2009 7:57:03 AM Jet manages to scramble down the cliff face to the small ledge where Ender awaits. The second ledge lies below them, connected to the one they are on by a very narrow trail that might be negotiated one at a time. A series of climb checks will be required to move across the trail at 1/2 speed.
The adventurers below can only look up and wonder at the sight of a small halfling and an armor encased cleric scaling the cliff.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=22 ; d20+9=28 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2009 8:25:40 AM
Beren has to laugh inside at the sight of the cleric clambering down the cliff in his armor. Very subtle.
He will continue to watch and guard as instructed.
spot 22 listen 28
Keela Tuesday February 10th, 2009 12:41:22 PM
Keela continues to watch, and worry.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Tuesday February 10th, 2009 9:36:06 PM
As Jet goes over the edge, Alexi is reminded of the time they had trying to get their horses on the Turtle Ferry and how many of them ended up in the water with their armor on. He hoped Jet's armor would not be a hindrance to him clinging to the cliff.
"Not exaclty how I envisioned this," he muttered as he held Bantom's reins and kept the horse in position.
Caelnin Wednesday February 11th, 2009 12:59:13 AM
Still watching and hoping not much is going to happen before the so-called shadowy object appears, Caelnin stays still keeping concentration on the area.
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Wednesday February 11th, 2009 7:56:55 AM
Growing bored with the wait, Fatine finds a few sticks on the ground and throws them for her dogs. She plays games with the dogs for awhile, then takes out a small snack and sits to eat, offering the dogs a few bites as well.
Ender [AC 18, HP 24/24] d20+4=17 ; d20+5=15 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2009 5:33:22 PM
Ender keeps his crossbow trained on the lower ledge looking for any sign of trouble
Spot : 17 Listen : 15
DM Bob & Carla Hide d20+9=27 Move Silently d20+9=15 Wednesday February 11th, 2009 6:11:36 PM
From his precarious position on the ledge, Ender surveys the narrow passage and peeps at the ledge below, his crossbow ready should he see anything that might cause concern. The brave Halfling informs the group that something has been frequenting the area. Ender Highlight to display spoiler: { can tell that whatever has been using the ledges and path has been frequenting it long enough to wear the area free of any scrubby vegetation that might try to cling to the dusty rock.}
Folks up top of the escarpment follow the progress of the climbers down below, with Alexi giving support to his companions. Keela and Fatine watch with trepidation or boredom while Caelnen and Beren keep a wary guard.
The position of the sun causes strange shadows to creep across the land.
Beren and Ender Highlight to display spoiler: {see nothing, but hear a soft padding thud against the bare, hard packed ground, and the soft swish of something brushing against the grass or shrubs}
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=3 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2009 11:34:54 PM
Alexi keeps talking to Bantom, calmly, and keeps an eye out for anything that might disturb him.
Spot d20+1= 3; Wow!
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=18 ; d20+9=18 ; Thursday February 12th, 2009 8:30:34 AM
Beren keeps a close eye on the proceedings, arrow at the ready.
Spot 18 listen 18
OOC--WIll post more later if needed. Cannot see DM hidden text for response.
Ender [AC 18, HP 24/24] d20+10=13 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+5=22 ; Thursday February 12th, 2009 11:24:19 AM
Ender quickly signals that he's heard something from the lower ledge, then hunkers down and makes himself a small as possible while still trying to cover the ledge
Hide 13 spot 16 listen 22
Keela Thursday February 12th, 2009 12:33:38 PM
The halfling may be a horrid little stowaway, but Keela doesn't want to see him tumble off the cliff.
"Oh, please be careful," she whispers.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Thursday February 12th, 2009 2:33:00 PM
"I cannot see anything, but there is definitely something there. I can hear it moving around."
Beren tries to pinpoint the source of the noise that he can hear.
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) d20+3=23 ; d20+3=6 ; Thursday February 12th, 2009 8:24:25 PM
Anrete patiently look on, but mentally cursing himself for missing out on the actions. The wiry human glance morosely at his tiny shortbow.
Caelnin d20+8=10 ; d20+7=10 ; Thursday February 12th, 2009 11:58:08 PM
"What? Movement? Where?" Caelnin asks as he tries to find what Beren has spotted. His excitement though throws him off, looking around too much rather than taking his time.
------------- Spot: 10 Listen: 10 (Blearg... a 2 and a 3...)
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