(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 Wednesday October 12th, 2011 4:59:37 PM (moving day. No time. Carry on. Meranus ain't noticing anything anyway.)
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+8=24 ; d20-1=10 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2011 5:34:18 PM
Henrix continues to look for herbs as before.
DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { Henrix and Heckle discuss the development in hushed whispers, not yet terribly concerned about what appears to be a breeze. Henrix Knowledge (Nature): 24, Heckle aids another for a +2, 26. If this is not the right Knowledge or Heckle cannot aid, please adjust the roll(s) accordingly. Ongoing Effects: Prestidigitation on staff (1 hr, constantly renewed) Spell-like Abilities: Telekinetic Fist: 7/7 Spells Prepared: Cantrips: Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1: Charm Person, Summon Monster I, Enlarge Person* *school slot }
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 d20+5=12 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+7=17 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2011 5:39:07 PM
Toregan looks around, not noticing anything out of the ordinary, and seeing Meranus doing fine work on the litter, he begins to set up a camp. He takes out his bedroll and iron pot, as well as his flint and steel. He then leaves the rest of his gear, except for his bow, handaxe, and armor, and begins to wander around the immediate area looking for any loose firewood, or trees that seem dead and dry enough to chop into firewood. He also looks around for anything that could be edible, knowing that they may be stuck here for some time, and saving as much food as they could, could only help in the long run. He also looks what little sky he can see, the temperature of the air, and the dampness of the air, trying to figure out what time it was and if there was any inclement weather approaching them.
IF Henrix decides to tell the rest of us what he can see/hear/percieve then if it seems hostile in nature, Toregan will take out his bow, find a good place to hide, and ready an action to shoot the first target that performs a hostile action (ie. charge, attack, grapple) if i am allowed to be that specific. If not, then he'll just hide and not prepare an action. (Also, it should be worth mentioning, since we're in a jungle, that if an enemy is under the animal type, I have a +2 to my Perception, Knowledge, Bluff, Diplomacy, and Survival checks against it)
Survival (+5) or Knowledge: Nature (+7) To find firewood? : 12 and 27 respectively Survival (+5) Foraging for food and water: 7 Survival (+5) Predict Weather: 20 Stealth (+7): 17
Welcome to Cthonia [Zach R] Wednesday October 12th, 2011 8:00:12 PM
After a few minutes all of the sounds of the jungle go back to normal.
Meranus makes a fine litter and the group is able to get Artrius on it. He is stable, but without treatment, it's uncertain how long he will last.
Camp is cleared and set up.
It's late afternoon. Please post the watch order (if there is one.) along with perception checks.
Henrix: Highlight to display spoiler: {The movement came from some kind of creature or creatures. Whatever it was made everything else go silent.}
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 d20+1=9 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=24 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2011 9:02:54 PM
Toregan does his best to fix up Artrius, but without a healer's kit, there isn't much he can do for him. "I'll try to tend to Artrius' wounds as best I can, but I'd need a healers kit to actually fix him up effectively. We need to get to the Trading post as soon as possible. They probably have someone that can help him. In the meantime, I'll just keep him in as little pain as possible." He then looks up to the sky and notes the angle of the sun through the trees. "It'll be starting to get dark soon. Might want to just rest here for a day or so. See if we can do anything for Artrius. I'll take the last watch so that I can patch up Artrius for awhile. I'll try to do the same for you Songsteel. You still seem to be hurting from our last fight." Regardless of the choice of actions that the group chooses, Toregan will still attempt to treat Artrius and Leonan to the best of his ability, but due to the stress of recent events he isn't able to properly treat their wounds.
Heal (+5) Treat Deadly Wounds (-4 due to lack of healers kit): 9 Heal (+5) Long Term Care (Artrius, Leonan): 12
(Passive perceptions for all the watches, since Toregan is up and awake while treating Artrius and Leonan.) Perception 1st Watch (+5) : 23 Perception 2nd Watch (+5) : 23 Perception 3rd Watch (+5) : 13 Perception 4th Watch (+5) : 8 Perception 5th Watch (+5) : 19 Toregan's Watch (6th watch) Perception (+5) : 24
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+5=17 ; d20+6=9 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2011 9:54:36 PM
Henrix and Heckle return from foraging without much success. When the ranger finishes speaking, Henrix approaches him and places a gloved hand on the man's arm. He stares at him seriously, though not urgently. The raven speaks in a level voice as compared to his normally effusive tones. "The jungle is a dangerous place. This area is not safe. There is something nearby that makes everything else go quiet. We should not stay here." Henrix then removes his arm and his expression again becomes blank.
The effect is ruined as Heckle begins to snicker.
At some point while out of earshot of the others, Henrix will whisper to Tack a question the halfling has probably heard from him a hundred times: "Are yyyou surewecannn truuuuust... thessep-p-people?"
Henrix watches as Toregan clumsily attempts first aid on the Wayfarer, feeling that his current magical knowledge is quite incompetent. If a watch is indeed posted, Henrix takes whatever watch he is given. The pair will curl up underneath the wizard's cloak; Henrix will take some notes in his journal before nodding off. Henrix Perception = 17, Heckle Perception = 9
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 9/13 d20=5 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 9:40:43 AM
Leonan takes the middle watch (3rd watch), sullenly but without complaint.
(Perception result: 5)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 Thursday October 13th, 2011 11:39:19 AM
Toregan listens intently to Henrix, feeling that whenever the young mage actually said anything, it was something important. He nods as Heckle informs him of the situation. "I agree with you completely Henrix. It's not safe here. I didn't notice the forest going quiet though. Good job noticing that. That usually means a predator, or some hostile entity is nearby. If we can get a fire going, that might discourage whatever is out there. Here in the jungle, its most likely an animal, and they don't generally attack large groups of 'prey' or approach fire willingly." Toregan looks around the camp carefully, his face contorting into an expression of deep thought. "We should leave in the morning. The sooner we get to safety the better. I don't like our odds of surviving here for a long period of time. still, no use worrying about it now. Just try to relax and get some sleep. We'll need all our strength to get to the CTP."
Welcome to Cthonia [Zach R] Thursday October 13th, 2011 1:25:07 PM
Ok guys, I need specifics for when you guys make camp. Fire or no fire. Who is on what watch. Are you clearing the camp, or leaving it undisturbed. Sleeping on the ground, or in the trees. I need to know what you guys are doing.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 Thursday October 13th, 2011 7:49:18 PM
Deliberations are taking place in gmail. As soon a a decision is made someone will post.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 d20+2=20 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 8:06:17 PM
Meranus immediately volunteers for first watch, although he will look confused when people start taking about fourth, fifth and sixth watches - "Why so many? Are they in fashion among your people?" He also votes in favor of fire, both for warmth and for light for the watchpeople. He isn't exactly sure what clearing the camp is, but not doing it seems like the weaker course, so - "Of course we're going to do it!" When the option of sleeping in trees is raised, Meranus looks up at the branches, down at his body, and returns a firm "No."
Meranus fulfils his watch obligations admirably, then immediately retreats into his tent. The snores emanating from it are interspersed with occasional curses at the guide that needed his sleeping bag.
(OoC: Perception: 20)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 Thursday October 13th, 2011 8:44:37 PM (assuming nothing happens on his watch, of course.)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 Friday October 14th, 2011 8:50:26 AM
Seeing as there have been, no objections to this plan, here is what is happening. Fire? Yes. Ground or tree? Ground. Clearing the camp? No. 1st Watch: Meranus 2nd Watch: Yngvar (Fine with any position, put him here on a whim) 3rd Watch: Leonan 4th Watch: Henrix (Fine with any position put him here on a whim) 5th Watch:Tack (hasn't responded, so I put him here on a whim) 6th Watch: Toregan
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+2=18 ; Friday October 14th, 2011 11:24:36 AM
Yngvar will work on getting together dead wood before retiring for the evening.
Roll is his perception on shift.
Welcome to Cthonia [Zach R] Friday October 14th, 2011 12:34:19 PM
Meranus is paying keen attention while on duty. He hears all of the animals go silent. The jungle is eerily silent. Even the bugs that are normally loud are silent. There is a faint rustling sound in the woods to the north. It sounds like it is maybe 10 feet out of view.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 Friday October 14th, 2011 1:49:47 PM
Meranus calls out, "COMPANY!" and grabs a burning log from the fire. He then stalks towards the disturbance, stopping about 15 feet away. If the intruder is of the two-legged variety and armed, he'll be trying to knock away the weapon if the enemy attacks him.
(Corey) Tack Greenword AC 14/14/11 -- CMD 11 -- HP 12/12 -- Spells 5/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0 d20+3=16 ; Friday October 14th, 2011 3:35:19 PM
"Mznfznhzn#$@&%;!!" Tack slowly wakes up at the noise, grabbing his crossbow but remaining prone.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 Friday October 14th, 2011 3:47:59 PM
Toregan, in the middle of trying to treat Artrius, nearly jumps out of his armor, but still manages to compose himself enough to whip out his bow and quickly nocks an arrow pointed in the direction that Meranus is heading to. "Careful! We don't know what there is in the jungle. Any hostile action, go all out."
Toregan's position is adjacent to Artrius, wherever that may be. Move action to draw weapon (Longbow) Free action to reload bow
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Friday October 14th, 2011 6:06:04 PM
Henrix starts and stands quickly, brushing himself off and looking around, his eyes still half-shut. Heckle flits back up to the wizard's shoulder.
Welcome to Cthonia [Zach R] Friday October 14th, 2011 11:26:16 PM
As Meranus calls out and the rest of the group wakes and prepares for combat, Meraus picks up a log and approaches where he heard the rustling.
A small monkey screeches at Meranus and jumps back into the foliage and out of sight. Everything is quite for a few moments before the sounds of animals and bugs pick back up.
This time, it seems, it was a false alarm.
OOC: DM Dan will be taking over on Monday. Enjoy your weekend.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Saturday October 15th, 2011 12:31:52 PM
Heckle groans and grumbles for a while, but eventually the pair falls back to sleep.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 Sunday October 16th, 2011 8:43:01 PM
Toregan also relaxes as the threat is found to be a simple monkey. With a sigh of relief he returns his bow to his back and continues his work on Artrius' and Leonan's injuries.
(Corey) Tack Greenword AC 14/14/11 -- CMD 11 -- HP 12/12 -- Spells 5/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0 Sunday October 16th, 2011 9:42:53 PM
"See, that's why I didn't bother getting up."
Tack rolls over, snoring already. It is unclear if he actually woke up or was sleep talking.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 9/13 Monday October 17th, 2011 2:19:54 AM
Leonan believes the alarm, wakes up with a start and scrambles to his feet. When the alarm is cancelled, he has trouble getting back to sleep.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 d20+2=16 ; d20+2=9 ; Monday October 17th, 2011 4:24:33 AM
Meranus doesn't believe he could be that wrong. He'll keep looking around the entire camp, probably stepping on at least one member of the group in the process.
(OoC: Perception = 16. Second roll was a mistake; pressed wrong button to post. >_<)
Bump in the night d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Monday October 17th, 2011 7:30:32 PM
Heckle groans and grumbles for a while, but eventually the pair falls back to sleep. Toregan also relaxes as the threat is found to be a simple monkey. Tack rolls over, snoring already. Leonan has trouble but eventually falls asleep Meranus continues out about the camp site, burning log in hand throwing a low ember glow about the thick trees. He finds nothing...
The night is filled with insects, all of which seem to bite and or find their ways into ears and noses. Unpleasant is the understatement of the planes as the night moves on. The first moon sets dropping the jungle under the canopy into utter darkness. It does not last overly long, but for Henrix it might be the longest t20 minutes of his life. The second great orb rises and breaks the night into shadows through the undergrowth and trunks of soaring trees. Then it is the final watch of the night, a few hours before dawn.
Tack sits, smacking the unseen buzzing life about him trying it seems to drain every drop of blood from his body. Stupid jungle everything is alive and wants to eat you the air the ground...the thought freezes in his mind as just at the perimeter of the soft red glow, nearly 14' of the jungle floor moves towards a sleeping Leonan and Meranus. The forms splits as it moves, 3 different creatures and a rustle behind alerts him of two more. Five in all, the giant centipedes close making straight lines for the sleeping heroes
Combat! Round action posts Centipedes are 20' from each party member they are coming at 1 each heading at Meranus, Toregan, Leonan, Henrix and Yngvar
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+8=24 ; d20-1=6 ; d20+2=21 ; d4=4 ; Monday October 17th, 2011 7:59:09 PM
For the third time tonight, Henrix blinks himself awake and stands abruptly. Heckle gives a loud warning squawk as he flies off to a high, out-of-reach point among the trees. The mage assesses the creatures before focusing his mind on a telekinetic attack against the centipede heading towards him.
DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { Move action: Stand up Standard action: Telekinetic Fist
Henrix Know (Nature): 24 Heckle aid Know (Nature): 6 (fail) Henrix Telekinetic Fist to-hit: 21 and damage: 4
Note: Henrix intends to prepare different spells when he next gets the chance to study. Any spells or abilities used now count against his total for the next day, correct? }
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 Monday October 17th, 2011 9:15:25 PM
(I'm going off the assumption that Toregan tried to get some last minute sleep and is currently unconscious and prone on the ground.) Toregan snores slightly, oblivious to the impending doom by vermin. Unless someone manages to wake him up, he keeps on sleeping. If he is woken up, He immediately scrambles to his feet an takes out his bow, fitting an arrow on the string and taking aim at the beasts, while shouting out to wake everyone else, "Enemies! Get up!"
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 9/13 Tuesday October 18th, 2011 12:09:54 AM
Leonan sleeps in his studded leather armor rather than his heavy armor (to avoid being fatigued) so this is a less than ideal situation for him. If he wakes up in time, he stands up and readies his shield (move action) and tries to fend off the centipedes for now. (standard action: Full Defense)
(Leonan's AC will be 23 if he wakes up before the attack or much much lower if he remains helplessly unconscious)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+2=17 ; d20+2=17 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 2:31:37 PM
Hearing Toregan's shout, Yngvar wakes up and looks around. Seeing the centipede's advancing, Yngvar, shout's out To arm's!Yngvar then back's up 5' towards the firs, and casts Mage Armor.
Highlight to display spoiler: { Shift 5' swift action as dimension door 8/day
Cantrips DC 16: Ghost Sound, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation 1st-level Spells DC 17: Mage Armor*, Grease, Color Spray, Silent Image *school slot}
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 Tuesday October 18th, 2011 2:37:12 PM
Woken by the Ranger's alarm, Meranus will slowly stand up. Taking in the situation through bleary eyes, he'll move next to the child Henrix,
OoC: Move action to stand Move action to move next to Henrix With 10' reach, AoO will be at +3, 1d8+6 damage, aiming at the one going after Henrix before the one going after himself
Bump in the night Tuesday October 18th, 2011 3:33:19 PM
Dm note. Reminder to all Please roll any aoo you may get on advance with appropriate damage I don't like rolling for players and we can keep up our speed of play in most cases by doing so
The same method will be employed on saves. I will state out the affects allowing you the players to roll and apply the correct effect
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 d20+3=11 ; d8+6=8 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 4:19:06 PM (So noted, although that's the first I've read it. Attack 11, damage 8)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 Tuesday October 18th, 2011 4:56:37 PM OOC: Since Toregan (foolishly) took out his bow I do not believe that he can actually make and AoO. Please roll any aoo you may get on advance. Do we just add an extra AoO roll every round just in case? Otherwise, not sure how this will work seeing as it all depends on if you tell us we can make an AoO. Enemies moving up to us wouldn't normally provoke an AoO.
(Corey) Tack Greenword AC 14/14/11 -- CMD 11 -- HP 12/12 -- Spells 5/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0 d20+4=24 ; d20+4=13 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d20+6=24 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 6:13:25 PM
Tack shouts various expletives as he takes aim with his crossbow, not wanting to burn through his magic this early in the morning. He fires at the centipede approaching Henrix while Poe squawks and takes to the sky, looking to see if there are any more threats.
Tack: Move Action: Stand Standard Action: Shoot Free Action: Yell
Crossbow To Hit: 24 (critical threat!) Critical Confirmation: 13 Damage: 4 (5 if crit)
Bump in the night Round 1 d20+2=15 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=18 ; d6-1=2 ; d3=1 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 9:02:02 PM
Henrix stands and magically attacks one of the giant bugs, striking with a telekinetic fist Toregan stands and grabs his bow Leonan stands and prepares to defend himself with his shield at the ready Yngvar stands and steps back casting Mage Armor Meranus stands and moves next to Henrix Tack fires his crossbow and strikes one of the segmented horrors killing it
The other 4 continue in, moving with surprising speed
Meranus misses at it closes to attack the minotaur [Hit AC 15] just missing him A giant centipede attacks Toregan [Hit AC 5] A giant centipede attacks Yngvar [Hit AC 15 Dmg 2 poison Fort DC 13 Dex dmg 1] If your AC with Mage armor means this missed it misses A giant centipede attacks Leonan [Hit AC 18]
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 d20+3=12 ; d8+6=10 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 9:36:45 PM
Seeing the one in front of Henrix bisected by a flying bolt, Meranus concentrates on the one that attacked him. attempting to lead it away from the youngling. "At least it has good taste..."
5' step away from Henrix, not away from worm. Standard attack (Attack 12, damage 10). Move action is unused.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 d20+5=21 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 9:39:54 PM
Toregan barely needs to move to dodge the ferocious giant vermin, but keeps with the movement, quickly moving away from the creature and letting fly an arrow from his trusted bow.
Move action: 5 ft. step away from the centipede attacking him and not entering the threatened areas of any other centipede. Standard Action: Ranged Attack (+5): 21
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 d8+1=8 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 9:41:49 PM
Forgot to post damage. Str +1 Composite Longbow damage 1d8+1: 8
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 9/13 d20=13 ; d8+5=11 ; d20=9 ; d8+5=13 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2011 7:05:26 AM
Leonan grips the hilt of his sword and tugs it from its sheath in a smooth motion (move action). Instead of focusing on the one attacking himself, he steps toward the one that is attacking Yngvar and swings his blade down at it. (5' Step and Standard Action)
"Come on you buggers. There's enough tasty Songsteel flesh to go around."
(Attacking Defensively -4 to hit, +2 AC, Combat Expertise -1 to hit +1 AC gives Leonan AC 22 for this round)
(Attack roll and damage roll against the centipede that is attacking Yngvar: 13 to hit; 11 damage)
(Attack of Opportunity roll and associated damage roll in case of potential AoO: 9 to hit; 13 damage)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+3=9 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2011 11:55:48 AM
AC 16 (Mage Armor +4, 1 hour)
Yngvar takes a five foot step back. swift action: he activates arcane strike. move action: grab crossbow. standard action: fires a crossbow bolt, missing.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+2=13 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2011 4:35:19 PM
Henrix wordlessly manuevers himself behind Meranus and resists the urge to attack the nearest creature, as he knows the minotaur can handle himself better than most. Instead, he focuses his mind once more and lashes out telekinetically at the centipede heading for Yngvar.
DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { Combat: Move Action or 5-foot step: move somewhere behind Meranus, a good distance from any of the centipedes but within 30 feet of Yngvar's opponent Standard Action: Telekinetic Fist (Attack: 13 Damage: 3)
Bump in the night Round 1 Thursday October 20th, 2011 9:03:26 AM
Sorry guys I'll get the post in this evening
Bump in the night Round 2 d20+2=20 ; d6-1=4 ; d3=1 ; d20+2=20 ; d6-1=1 ; d3=1 ; d20+2=10 ; Thursday October 20th, 2011 8:38:32 PM
Meranus attempts to lead one of the centipedes away as he strikes, missing Toregan steps back and skewers one with an arrow, killing a second Leonan minds his own defenses as he attacks the centipede of Yngvar, but misses Yngvar steps back loads his crossbow and fires, missing Henrix attempts another strike with a telekinetic blow, but it too misses.
Two of the creatures are dead, the other 3 pressing on hoping for a meal.
The giant centipede lunges into Meranus, the mandibles striking and pumping poison into the taur [Hit AC 20 Dmg 4 poison Fort DC 13 Dex dmg 1] A giant centipede attacks Yngvar, also inflicting him with a paralyzing poison [Hit AC 20 Dmg 1 poison Fort DC 13 Dex dmg 1] A giant centipede attacks Leonan [Hit AC 10] the young squires defenses hold admirably
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+2=14 ; d4=2 ; Thursday October 20th, 2011 10:11:18 PM
Henrix focuses his energies on another telekinetic fist, directed again at the centipede attacking Yngvar.
DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { Combat: Standard Action: Telekinetic Fist (Attack 14, damage 2)
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 9/13 d20=16 ; d8+5=12 ; d20=19 ; d20=10 ; d8+5=11 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 1:40:15 AM
Leonan swings his sword at the centipede attacking Yngvar (if its still alive) or the one attacking Meranus instead.
(Attacking Defensively -4 to hit, +2 AC; Combat Expertise -1 to hit, +1 AC -- Leonan's AC is still 22) (16 to hit the centipede; 12 damage)
(And if I get a chance for an AoO here are the rolls for that) (19 to hit; potential crit: Verification roll 10; 11 damage)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 11/15 d20+3=4 ; d20+3=18 ; d8+6=8 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 1:53:53 AM
Meranus keeps trying to lead the beast away, but is hit with a bit of nausea. The minotaur stops, says "Enough," and launches his horns towards the centipede.
OoC: Fort save: 1+3 = Failure 5' step away from Henrix and the insect Attack: 15+3=18, Damage 2+6=8
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 d20+5=16 ; d8+1=9 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 9:03:49 AM
Toregan quickly aims another arrow the their enemy, this time at the creature attacking Yngvar.
Attack (+5): 16 Damage (+1): 9
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+1=9 ; d20+2=12 ; d8+1=7 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 11:10:47 AM
Yngvar stumbles back from the attack, yelping and wincing at the sudden pain in his leg.
5': Yngvar takes a step back, move: reloads, swift: activates arcane strike, standard: and fires again.
[ooc]Fort save 9, failed, -1 Dex Not sure if the 12 hits, if so, here's the damage: 7[/ooc]
Bump in the night Round 3 d3=1 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 12:37:18 PM
Leonan, Meranus and Toregan end the immediate threat and the lives of the remaining giant centipedes. The poison continues to work against Yngvar and Meranus, slowing muscles and disrupting inner ear balance. Each needs to make an additional fortitude save DC 13; failure inflicts 1 dex point
We are staying in combat rounds as poison keeps working Yngvar you would not need to use your Arcane Strike as the creatures were dead so if it is a limited use ability. Keep that usage
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 d20+5=22 ; d20+5=6 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 2:16:06 PM
Toregan immediately jumps into action seeing that two of his comrades are poisoned. He sits Yngvar down and begins to try to treat the poison in him. "Poison hasn't spread much. Should fix it. Someone help Meranus." Once his treatment is done, he'll also move towards Meranus if he's not too late to help with the poison. If he is, then he'll check the wound and say to Meranus,[b] "Poison's too far in. Can't do anything for it now. Should go away in a couple days. You Taurs are resilient people, so you'll probably just be a bit off balance for a few days. Maybe less if I can come up with a good restorative."[b] Once that is done he'll continue to
Standard action: Heal check on Yngvar (Treat Poison vs Poison DC)(+5): 22 vs 14 (Success. Yngvar gets +4 to his save) Move action: Move to Meranus Readied Standard Action: Heal Meranus (Treat Poison vs Poison DC)(+5): 6 vs 14 (Fail)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 11/15 d20+3=16 ; d20+2=12 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 3:48:04 PM
Meranus waves off the ranger. "It's already feeling better." The taur picks up a branch from the fire and starts walking around the encampment, making sure the group is truly safe.
OoC: Fort save: 13+3 = 16 (success) Move action - pick up burning brand Move action - start moving around encampment
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Friday October 21st, 2011 10:19:07 PM
With the immediate danger gone, Heckle returns from his perch in the trees. Henrix, untrained in the art of healing poison but knowledgeable in the area of herbs, hovers behind Toregan and watches patiently. He seems less concerned about Yngvar's health than he is genuinely interested in Toregan's work.
DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { Combat Heckle Move Action(s): Flies down and lands on Henrix's shoulder. Henrix Move Action(s): Move by Toregan and Yngvar
(Corey) Tack Greenword AC 14/14/11 -- CMD 11 -- HP 12/12 -- Spells 5/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0 d20+7=23 ; Saturday October 22nd, 2011 3:36:48 PM
Tack yawns, already far too awake to go back to sleep, and looks over the remains of the monsters. He tries to determine the worth of the venom, in case he wants to extract it into a vial or something (if somebody else has one, because he doesn't).
Appraise: 23
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+5=16 ; Saturday October 22nd, 2011 5:27:37 PM
Fort save=16
Yngvar allows himself to be led to a seat. "Thank you Toregan, I am starting to feel a bit better. How is he?" Yngvar nods to our unconscious guide.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 9/13 Sunday October 23rd, 2011 11:23:15 PM
Leonan takes a few moments to make sure the centipedes are dead, working with Tack to preserve any poison as directed.
First Dawn Monday October 24th, 2011 8:42:49 PM
The centipedes are quite dead and Leonan makes extra sure as Toregan helps the pair of poisoned heroes. The poison seems to have already run its course, at least it is getting no worse. In a day or two the affects should be completely gone. Ability damage heals tat the rate of 1 point per day. this attack occurred just before sunrise
Tack feels the venom is likely worth something but has no idea how to get any, where the glands or sacs or whatever a centipede has as an internal organ storage or what they would look like if he were looking at them even if they randomly just started cutting into them.
An hour passes before the sun begins to brighten the sky and it takes nearly another 2 before any real light gets through to the canopy floor. Other than, gnats, no-see-ums, flies and mosquitoes though the group is unmoleseted. Just as light shies through the thick cover above a mighty, yet distant trumpet, like that of an elephant of amazing size calls out and the distant echoes roll through the trees. The local insect and small animal life seem to take no notice and the sounds of birds and small animals moving about above and in the leaves upon the floor continue uninterrupted. Artrius' condition has improved, though he is still unconscious.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 9/11 d100=37 ; d100=20 ; Monday October 24th, 2011 8:59:28 PM
Toregan looks over Artrius one last time before the begin their trek into the wilds and is pleased the he seems to be recovering on his own. "Looks like his condition is improving. That's good. At least now we know his wounds will heal with time. We should be heading out soon." He stops and looks around as the trumpeting noise washes over the group and relaxes slightly as he notices that the other creatures have paid it no heed. He looks over the bloodied/ichored bodies of the ferocious vermin that attacked them in the night with a disdainful look on his face. "Tch. These hides might've been useful. Too bad we have to leave them here to rot, but we really should get going." He also attempts to recover the two arrows he shot at the creatures, hoping that they have not broken, before finally getting all his gear in check and ready to lead the group to the mesa.
In case I should roll the 50% chance for recovering an arrow 1d100: 37 and 20
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 9/13 Monday October 24th, 2011 10:35:45 PM
(Do we heal any HP?)
Leonan nods agreement. He puts on his heavy armor and gets the mule ready to follow Toregan to the mesa.
DM Yes party heals 1 HP for resting
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Tuesday October 25th, 2011 12:36:48 AM
Henrix meditates with his spellbook for an hour, replenishing his daily spells but not regaining his abilities used during the encounter.
DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { Henrix prepared different spells.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d100=11 ; Tuesday October 25th, 2011 3:49:22 PM
Yngvar reclaims his own crossbow bolt, still sticking out the tree it struck instead of the centipede he was aiming at.
Yngvar looks around the camp to check that he has all his gear, and stands beside the mule, ready to head out. "Let's get Artrius on the travois and get going, light's wasting."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 Tuesday October 25th, 2011 4:31:33 PM
Meranus sets the stretcher by the guide and, guided by those that actually care to know about human physiology, sets the ranger into it. With a grunt, Meranus picks up both ends and hoists the litter over his head. He turns to look expectantly at the tracker. "Lead on."
OoC: If the ranger weighs more than 200 pounds, Meranus will be carrying a heavy load.
The Jungles of Cthonia Wednesday October 26th, 2011 1:06:02 AM
The group makes quick work of breaking the camp and getting ready to travel, following Toregan's direction towards the mesa he saw yesterday that is hopefully the one with the trading post. Artrius is secure and Meranus has no issues carrying the wounded man. the heat and humiditiy of the day seem to increase at a constant rate yet somehow it is not actually raining. Within an hour of sunrise it feels as if it is well over 100 and oppressive is about the best term any can think of to describe the conditions. The insects are ever present and how they know the precise level of every party members face regardless of race or movement is a mystery, but minor cloud of gnats seem guided by the gods on that specific mission. The canopy above seems in constant motion with small animals and the occassional glimpse of something larger such as a monkey and even a jaguar for a brief moment as the big cat gauged the party some 70' below.
Birds fly about, bright colored macaws and small anonymous black and brown ones. Food and water are certainly in abundance, but as Toregan and others with survival skills point out, much of it is not suited for consumption. The heat continues to climb and as the day moves towards its apex several more thunderous trumpets are heard from far to the east, rolling into the the thicker jungle. The creatures who are the cause must be large indeed to be heard from such a distance and into such an environment as the group now moves.
High noon passes and aftera short rest to refill water skins at a clear stream the party is moving again and the humidity has finally spiked. The sky open and the group soon finds themselves in a deluge. All sound, save that of water striking broad leaves and the ground about them ceases. Visibility retracts instantly to a mere few feet....
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 10/11 Wednesday October 26th, 2011 7:52:48 AM
Even with the horrible, boggy humidity, the annoying, pesky gnats, and even the threat of giant beasts in the jungle, at the sight of the panther, Toregan has never felt more at home. Once the rain begins though, Toregan begins to see problems. Calling out for the group to stop, he gathers them in the driest area he can find. He begins talking with a neutral expression on his face, "While I am usually fairly confident in my abilities to find my way through all kinds of wilderness, this rain is making it quite difficult for me." Toregan pauses a second, and breathes a short sigh. "If we continue on, I cannot promise that we will not veer off from our destination by accident. However, we could also manage to stay on track and not lose any of our precious time. If I had to choose, I'd say we press on, but what do the rest of you think?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 Wednesday October 26th, 2011 11:30:11 AM "Walking in a downpour will quickly sap our energy, and depending on how long it lasts, we may have trouble finding shelter later. I say we keep going until we find a good spot to stop." While talking, Yngvar shakes his hands out, blasting the water from his clothes. He's been doing this since the rain started, only to be soaked again within seconds.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 Wednesday October 26th, 2011 1:16:36 PM
Meranus may be the best off of the party, with a ranger-sized obstruction to duck his head under. He does not, however, appreciate the mud under his feet. Slipping in this mud and in this company... "We need to do what's best for the weakest of us. Right now, that's this one," Meranus says, as he prods the underside of the stretcher with one horn. "I'm fine with pressing on. Is he?"
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 9/13 Thursday October 27th, 2011 2:07:44 PM
"I think we should stop and take cover! I don't want to accidentally bump into whatever was making those trumpeting sounds!" Leonan shares his two coppers as he shouts over the thunderous rain noise to his companions, but its clear that he's willing to let Toregan make the final call. Toregan is a ranger after all.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Thursday October 27th, 2011 10:00:48 PM
Henrix makes no contribution to the discussion. It's unclear whether he simply can't hear the party over the downpour or if he's just so focused on his spellcasting that he can't be bothered. He's spent his day alternating between trying to Prestidigitate an impenetrable bubble against insects (with little success) and trying to concentrate on researching a new spell to do something similar (with even less success). He gave up this endeavor when, while walking and reading, he tripped over a rock and fell rather comically into a patch of mud. Heckle thought it was hilarious, and has begun to refer to him as "mud mage" for the last hour. Now Henrix is angrily using the same cantrip to try to keep his garments dry, though they are being soaked faster than he can dry them.
Heckle is nowhere to be seen, safely tucked into an inside pocket of Henrix's robe.
The Jungles of Cthonia Thursday October 27th, 2011 11:13:31 PM
Toregan pulls the group under a large monkey pod tree, which offers at least some relief from the pouring rain to discuss the groups thoughts on continuing. Toregan believes he can maintain the groups course and if the rest feel satisfied with that he will push on.
Yngvar is concerned with being tired after pushing through the weather and having issue finding a good camp
Meranus expresses some concern over the Wayfarer, Artrius. What might become of the human he currently uses to shield himself from the rain?
Leonan leaves the final decision to Toregan, but does believe moving blindly through an unknown jungle to be a dangerous proposition. There is obviously something about that is quite large and has no issue with the weather's downturn.
Henrix is quite absorbed in his own issues to care about where the group gets soaked to the bone
and so the party confers under the partial protection of a monkey pod tree. The Wold extends about 20' before being completely lost in blinding sheets of rain, which is about 15 further than anyone could see while not under the tree. Other than rain and their own shouting voices, there is nothing to hear. Nothing save another trumpeting blast from somewhere far to the east.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Friday October 28th, 2011 12:06:13 AM
Heckle pokes his head out and yells something, but it is muffled by the rain to all but the best listeners: "Wow, Fatscar! If the rain doesn't kill us, those massive farts just might!"
Henrix taps the raven on the nose, who quickly retreats into the folds of his robes, snickering. The wizard stands back against the tree and continues to dry his clothing with Prestidigitation. When finished, he will start doing the same for the others, assuming they let him. He seems to be waiting for Toregan to make a decision, whom he watches expectantly.
"No doubt who the leader of this group is in the jungle."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 10/11 d20+5=12 ; Friday October 28th, 2011 10:33:22 AM
Toregan Looks out into the rain and quietly contemplates their situation for a a time before coming to a decision. "With Artrius wounded we should get there as fast as possible, but this rain can't be good for his condition." He looks around the group, nodding at Yngvar before continuing. "We press on, and if we manage to find an area with decent shelter from the rain, we'll camp there." With that, Toregan once again leads the group out into the rain, continuing in the direction the were headed before, and moving at a slower pace so that no one would be separated from the group. He keeps his eyes as open as possible with all this rain pouring over him, and tries to pick out a spot that may have real over from the rain. (If needed) Survival to keep from getting lost (+5): 12
The Jungles of Cthonia Sunday October 30th, 2011 8:46:04 PM
The down pour continues for the entire day. Toregan locates a suitable site to rest overnight that at least keeps most of the rain off. A rain which is still coming down hard as the day turns to twilight and then becomes night. Artrius's condition is hard to tell, possibly worse possibly better, definitely unconscious with numerous broken bones and a fever.
With the rain the land beneath the trees is very dark, but hopefully it will also keep the unwanted critters in for the night as well. Occasionally the sky high above lights up with a brilliant flash of lightning and rolling thunderclap. It looks to be another beautiful night of rest in the jungle
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 Sunday October 30th, 2011 9:43:50 PM
"I don't know why anyone's getting worked up....it's just rain. He's not going to drown - he can't even feel it!"
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Sunday October 30th, 2011 10:23:21 PM
Henrix gives an inaudible sigh and settles down for the night. He will take a watch whenever as usual.
[OOC: Power outage. May post sporadically this week.]
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 10/11 d20+5=11 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=23 ; Sunday October 30th, 2011 11:06:32 PM
Toregan makes sure Artrius is placed in the driest area of their camp. He picks up Meranus's comment and replies somewhat distractedly, "Yes, but the moisture can cause infections in a person, and reduce their body's ability to heal and recover. With his wounds something like that can be a death sentence." Toregan feels Artrius's forehead and shakes his head gravely. "He's got a fever, which probably means an infection. I don't have the supplies to heal him properly here. We leave early in the morning, and rain or not we'll travel the whole day. We need to make up on lost time." He then begins to search around the camp for any wood that may be dry enough for a fire. "A fire would probably help him stay dry, but I really doubt that there will be enough dry wood for a fire." Toregan sighs while slowly going around camp, carefully inspecting each branch and tree limb on the ground for its dampness. "This storm couldn't have come at a worse time. I wonder..." Toregan looks up at the massive trees that this jungle consists of. "Is the forest testing us? Is this place akin to the Crying Woods?" An involuntary shiver runs through his body at the thought. The Crying Woods had always given him a feeling of danger and hostility, a feeling not present in him right now, but what if? He pushes these thoughts from his mind. "If this is the jungle's will, then I shall overcome it. Artrius will be saved." Toregan volunteers for the last watch, and attempts to treat Meranus in addition to Artrius and Leonan this night. While his attempts to ease Meranus' and Leonan's wounds were as successful as his previous attempts, He seemed to make progress with Artrius, a welcome development in this hostile land.
Fire? If there is enough suitable firewood, yes. Proposed Watch: 1st Watch: Meranus 2nd Watch: Leonan 3rd Watch: Toregan 4th Watch: Ygnvar/Tack/Henrix
Heal Check on Leonan, Meranus, Artrius (+5) Long term care: 11, 12, 18 Perception Check for Watch (+5): 23
(Good luck with the power outage. I got lucky, My power is secure :D)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 d20+2=13 ; Sunday October 30th, 2011 11:13:02 PM Perception 13 for watch. And if no wood is available, Meranus has a 9' tall thick tube of waxed wood strapped to his back (didgeridoo) that could be sacrificed
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 9/13 d20=17 ; Monday October 31st, 2011 10:19:06 AM
(Perception check for watch results in: 17)
Leonan sullenly takes the second watch, very displeased that he's spending another night in this infested foul place. Instead of counting sheep to fall asleep, he silently takes an inventory of his mosquito bites. Leonan dreams of overthrowing the incompetent and corrupt city-based Merchant Guild and replacing it with a righteous aristocratic landholder-overseen authority. Then a giant lizard-monster chases him around for the rest of the dream.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+5=22 ; Monday October 31st, 2011 11:39:18 AM
Yngvar yanks down some large leaves and vines, and during his watch starts trying to weave some large brimmed hats to help keep clothing less wet.
(Craft: basket weaving)
The Jungles of Cthonia Tuesday November 1st, 2011 2:29:37 PM
The rain finally relents about mid way through the second shift. Insects roar to life and may perhaps even be more abundant then they were before the rain. A fire was impossible save what may have been an hour at most by burning the staff like object Meranus has. Night deepens, the moons rise and pale silver streams break through the great jungle canopy and with the clearing of the storm clouds the Ning begins to take on a nearly pleasant outlook. Nocturnal animals emerge both upon the ground and above on the canopy and sky
This night no creatures find the resting party by design or accident. A. Few tense moments occur as a pair of jaguars stalk about the camp for about an hour before deciding to move on and not come after Meranus
Leonan spies several tiny lizard creatures leaping through the canopy much like squirrels and he witnesses a hawk sized bat shoot through the canopy in a failed attempt to catch one
Torregan's sharp eyes catch movement on the ground nearly 90' up and in the thicker tree branches a small biped and perhaps was the reflection of light off of an object just below the head. No other detail can be made out and even as the ranger sees the creature, it melts further into the tree and is gone
The Jungles of Cthonia Tuesday November 1st, 2011 2:31:02 PM
All heroes gain 1 HP All heroes gain 318 Xp
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 11/11 d20+7=20 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2011 4:58:02 PM
Toregan stretches his limbs and casually glances around the camp. "No problems last night. If we can work quickly today we might be able to get to the mesa by nightfall." He rolls his shoulders, glad that the bruises form the beating in the Floating City had finally dissipated. He looks up at the canopies of the trees, and a small grin breaks over his face. "Our luck seems to be turning. Maybe this jungle isn't such a bad place after all." As his gaze falls over the area he saw the creature his grin fades from his face, and is replaced by a concerned look. "What could that have been? It could have been a sentient being, but to be able to get up there so stealthily and disappear from my sight..... Is there really a beast in this jungle with those skills?" He spends some time thinking this over before making sure his gear is stowed in his pack and Artrius is secure, before gathering up the rest of the group to press forward, hopefully for the last time, into the unknown jungle.
Knowledge Nature (+7): 20
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Tuesday November 1st, 2011 6:52:15 PM
Henrix mutters to the raven on his shoulder as the strange procession makes its way through the jungle, looking even more out of place with his makeshift hat from Yngvar atop his fiery red hair. He is as expressionless as always, though a careful observer will note his irritation at the group's inability to find adequate shelter... or books. Yes, books are nice.
He wonders for the umpteenth time if this expedition will be the death of him. Then he allows himself a satisfied look as he sees Yngvar. "Perhaps the hat-mage will share his knowledge with me if I give him some of my own spells..."
(Corey) Tack Greenword AC 14/14/11 -- CMD 11 -- HP 12/12 -- Spells 5/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0 Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 12:59:40 AM
Tack yawns and stretches as he begins trudging through the forest. Agains. Not his ideal vacation, to be sure.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+5=11 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 11:54:37 AM
It took some work, but he had finally figured out how to make a hat for the minotaur, horns poking through, the last hat for the group.
Next, he started working on a frame work to go over the travois. It looked like a small grass tent, it didn't leak too much, and it would help keep Artrius drier than before.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 11/13 Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 10:18:04 PM
Leonan continues on with the group, hoping to reach the destination soon.
The Jungles of Cthonia Thursday November 3rd, 2011 11:01:51 AM
Morning arrives and the group prepares to move out. Yngvar managed a crude but functional piece of headgear for any who wants it and a shelter or really a blanket like covering for Artrius. The Wayfarer is still unconscious and with fever though the fever is not dangerously high
With Toregan leading the way, the group pushes on. The ranger finds himself unable to identify much of the flora and fauna about. The Cthonian jungle is an an ancient and primitive jungle. A botonists dream come true. There are though familiar and common features that Toregan can identify and basic rules of the wilds seem to apply. Bright reds and purples are warnings of toxins, large broad leaf plants are edible and their stems hold water and other such truths. Shortly after beginning the days trek, a canopy break confirms the Mesa is still where it should and that by mid morning of the next day the group should be standing at it's base
Midday break after four hours of hacking through the jungle is a much welcomed rest. Sunlight glitters high above and the heat and humidity has everyone thoroughly soaked and covered in sweat. Insects and small birds buzz and call out and Artrius is the same as he was.
(perception checks)
Four hours of trail blazing and hiking
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 13/15 d20+2=14 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2011 12:29:30 PM
Meranus grunts and continues on. So far, he's not seeing that many paralels between Cthonia and the Taur Isles.
Perception: 14
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 11/11 d20+5=13 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+5=24 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2011 1:11:44 PM
Toregan is thoroughly winded by the time the group stopped. He wanted to cover as much ground as possible before stopping, but the heat and humidity were horrible! There was never anything like this while he was living on the Great Prairie or hunting in the Crying Woods. He was glad to see that the rules of the forest were generally followed here. It would make finding enough food to sustain 7 people much easier. "With that last rainstorm and the degree of humidity still in the air, it seems water won't be a problem either." Toregan mutters to himself. He notes Artrius unchanging condition with some relief, but the fever still worries him. Using what medical knowledge he has, combined with his knowledge of all things natural, Toregan attempts to find out if Artrius is suffering from an infection or disease or some kind. While examining Artrius, he remains on his guard, wary of any threats that may approach them. When the group is rested and ready to continue, Toregan will continue to lead the way, his determination renewed by the recent sight of the mesa. (Note: Toregan would not put down his axe unless he needed to while he is examining Artrius. DM's say on this one.) Heal check (+5): 13 Knowledge Nature (+7): 22 Perception (+5): 24 (I really wish that 19 was for the heal check.)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+3=7 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2011 2:44:28 PM
The humidity is starting to wear on Yngvar to the point that he is plodding along behind the travois, lost in thought.
Perception = 7
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 11/13 d20=5 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2011 3:07:23 PM
Leonan has his head down, slogging through the thick wet undergrowth and paying more attention to the mule than the jungle around them.
(Perception: 5)
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+5=25 ; d20+6=20 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2011 7:10:40 PM
Though Henrix idly inspects the flora, harvesting what he can for later use in his bookmaking, he keeps a sharp eye out for predators. Heckle likewise is sentry-like on the mage's shoulder.
The Jungles of Cthonia Saturday November 5th, 2011 9:25:04 AM
Many of the group are feeling the grind of the march, and notice little other than the jungle the heat and the humidity
Hendrix, Heckle and Toregan though do notice a few things out of the ordinary. Toregan and Henrix spot some movement to the groups right about 60' into the jungle and moving past. How many is impossible to say
Heckle spies a lone figure nearly 100' up in the a tree about 40 behind the group. It is small and dark in coloration and humanoid
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Saturday November 5th, 2011 12:31:36 PM
Heckle calls out merrily, "Someone's following us in the trees!"
Henrix puts a hand up to silence the bird, his eyes fixed on the movement to their right. He stops and looks to Toregan, seeing that the ranger has already spotted this other danger.
Zach R [DM] Sunday November 6th, 2011 2:07:29 PM
I'll be taking over for Dan on the morrow. Mwahahahahahaha!
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 11/11 Sunday November 6th, 2011 9:40:20 PM
Toregan eyes the movement to their right warily, stowing his axe in his belt and taking out his longbow. He warns the rest of the group of their apparent stalkers. "Watch your right. Something's there." However, with Heckle's alerting cry, Toregan tries to look back at the trees, but can't seem to succeed in pinpointing the figure. After he fails at locating the figure he softly asks the group their next course of action as they continue along the path. "I can't see whatever is following us, but I'm pretty sure it would be whatever I saw in the trees lats night. It appears we are garnering a decent amount of attention. Unfortunately, if they're hostile, we may end up getting ambushed. We could call out to them and see if they respond. That might end the problem here, but it also might call more creatures to our position. Thoughts?"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 13/15 Monday November 7th, 2011 4:57:46 PM
Meranus sets the fragile human down carefully and tells the ranger, "Allow me." Since this place is supposed to be like a wilder Taur Isles, the minotaur can guess at the proper protocols. Turning to the right of the group, Meranus bellows in a deep voice. "HELLO, ALL OF YOU SMALL ONES. We are the brave clan of Stormhorn and our protected. We seek safe passage to the Cthonian clanhome called Tradingpost. We also have injured. Medicine and a direction would be most welcome. What say you?!"
Welcome to the Jungle, it get's Worse here Every Day! [DM: Zach R.] d20+3=22 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=5 ; d3=2 ; d2=1 ; d20+3=9 ; d3=3 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=7 ; d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d3=1 ; d3=1 ; d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d2=2 ; d2=1 ; d2=2 ; d2=1 ; d2=2 ; d2=2 ; Monday November 7th, 2011 8:16:10 PM
Meranus gets a response from the Jungle from the right of the group to the sound of Phoomp, Phoomp, Phoomp, Phoomp, in rapid succession. The leaves of the jungle move as something whistles through the air.
A second later more whistling comes from the left and then front.
Meranus only Highlight to display spoiler: { Struck twice for 4 Damage, DC 16 Fort save or 3 Strength Damage.}
Toregan only Highlight to display spoiler: { Struck once for 3 Damage, DC 14 Fort Save or 2 Strength Damage.}
Perception 20 to see what or where these are coming from. If you pass the check, feel free to make attack rolls.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 9/15 d20+3=20 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+5=21 ; Monday November 7th, 2011 9:36:29 PM
Meranus has had enough of the jungle. He thinks the human in the bar that told him about the wonders of Cthonia might have been overstating things a bit. The minotaur thinks it's time to share some of his own impressions, and leave a few besides.
Pulling the darts out of his arm with contempt (Fort save 20), Meranus stalks into the bush with a roar about twice as loud as his greeting. He keeps going unless he sees, hears (Perception 18), or runs into whoever threw those barbs at him. Truly angry for the second time since leaving his island, his first blow is intended to kill.
If he happens to see an armed, unfortunate enemy walk, shoot, or run within his reach (10', AoO), Meranus will attempt to hook his horn around the enemy's weapon and pin it to the ground (Disarm, CMB = 21), taking the opportunity to roar into that enemy's face.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 11/11 d20+3=14 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=14 ; d8+1=5 ; Monday November 7th, 2011 10:54:58 PM
Toregan, while surprised that the darts were able to pierce his armor, manages to ignore the bite of the dart and the poison on it (Fort Save 14) , quickly nocks an arrow pointed directly at whoever just shot him, and fires. (Attack 14/ Damage 5) Pointing in the direction of the attackers, he calls out to Meranus. [b]"Meranus, they're over there! Everyone on guard!"[b]
Calling out and pointing in the Direction of where they are should give a circumstance bonus to Perception checks, so if you guys miss the check by a small margin, You might still make it.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 Tuesday November 8th, 2011 10:24:46 AM Fixing header. Really need to work on that.
Welcome to the Jungle, it get's Worse here Every Day! [DM: Zach R.] Tuesday November 8th, 2011 4:34:10 PM
Only two posts... going to wait until a few more people check in with their actions. I'll try and post again later tonight, but I have business to attend, so if not, the post will come tomorrow.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+5=18 ; d20+6=19 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2011 10:09:43 PM
Henrix and Heckle may or may not see the assailants, depending on Toregan's circumstance bonus, but their actions are straightforward either way. Heckle takes off and flies upwards; he will spend as many rounds as it takes to find a safe, high spot in the trees where he can remain out of danger and also perhaps get an eagle (raven) eye view of the situation. Henrix, meanwhile, noting the imminent danger mutters and waves a piece of cured leather, casting Mage Armor on himself. He then positions himself roughly in the middle of the party, as far as he can in all directions from any enemies.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 11/13 d20=11 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2011 9:11:40 AM
(Perception: 11)
"By all that is holy above! I hate this cursed jungle." Leonan hefts up his shield in a defensive posture, taking a standard action for Total Defense and a move action to move in the direction Toregan is pointing.
"Keen-Eyes, where are they? Over here? This bush? Or in this tree? Come on, I can't see them! Damn this jungle, damn this heat, damn it all."
(AC is 25 this round)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+3=9 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2011 10:40:33 AM "Wah, huh?" Yngvar looks up from where he had been plodding along, one foot in front of the other, to see Meranus pulling darts from his arms, while Toregan fired an arrow into the jungle.
Yngvar stops suddenly, and reaches for a bolt to load into his crossbow, "What? Where?"
Welcome to the Jungle, it get's Worse here Every Day! [DM: Zach R.] Wednesday November 9th, 2011 2:19:56 PM
Toregan is able to see that the attackers are Highlight to display spoiler: {short, reptilian humanoids with brown and tan scaled skin, a snout filled with tiny teeth, and a long, viper-like tail. Highlight to display spoiler: }
Toregan only DC 15 Knowledge Nature to know:Highlight to display spoiler: { They are a primitive for of Kobolds.}
Meranus charges into the underbrush, but sees little more than the rustling of brush at what ever was there retreats.
After about 5 seconds the jungle is silent and there is no sign of any attackers.
Heckle flies in the air yet sees nothing.
Henrix, Yngvar, and Leonan look around flabbergasted.
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