(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.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+7=11 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+5=13 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2011 6:30:14 PM
Toregan takes this break in the fighting to contemptuously pluck the dart from his body. "Careful and be on guard! They're probably still here. And keep an eye on Artrius! These things looked like they were a form of short reptilian humanoids, about the size of a halfling. They all had brown and tan scaled skin, snouts filled with tiny teeth, and long, viper-like tails. And from what we've seen, they use poison, stealth and weak ranged weaponry. Since they prefer stealth and ranged weapons I'd hazard a guess to say they they aren't very strong." Toregan examines the dart, trying to figure out what type of poison it is, wracking his brain for some bit of medical or natural knowledge.
Knowledge Nature (+7): 11 vs 15 (Failed) Knowledge Nature (+7): 12 (The dice certainly love nature don't they? :P) Heal (+5): 13 (I'm sensing a pattern here..... Anyone else)
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 11/13 d20=13 ; Thursday November 10th, 2011 9:00:52 AM
Leonan lowers his guard and goes back to his previous plan of enjoying a leisurely stroll through the beautiful and magnificent jungle. "What a beautiful day for a walk!"
Just kidding!
No in actuality, he doesn't lower his guard for a second, nor does he bother to make unintentionally ironic comments.
Instead, he keeps looking for the little guys with the poison pointy sticks. What did you think he'd do? If Toregan keeps saying they're still around but he still can't find them after a few rounds, he'll start chopping randomly until there are no more places for them to hide in the area or he dies a slow lingering death from a series of tiny poisoned wounds or being eaten alive, whichever comes first.
(Perception 13)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 9/15 d20+2=22 ; Thursday November 10th, 2011 11:34:35 AM
Meranus roars, [b]"I did not come to this land to play hide and seek with cowards that hide behind needlethrowers!"[/i] He waits for a few moments, trying to seek the cowards (perception 22 - now I get a nat?). If he finds no trace, he'll return to the ranger and make sure none of the needles poked him.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 Thursday November 10th, 2011 3:47:34 PM
Yngvar collects the small darts from everyone. Pulling his newly weaved hat off his head, he starts shoves them through the material, pointed side sticking up, and arranges the darts into a pattern. Admiring his handiwork, Yngvar places his non la* back on his head. He chuckles at what any other denizens of the trees will see as he walks.
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*name of a leaf hat from east asia, reminiscent of this design.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 Thursday November 10th, 2011 3:48:25 PM
okay,,, half my image got cut off...
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Welcome to the Jungle, it get's Worse here Every Day! [DM: Zach R.] Thursday November 10th, 2011 7:04:30 PM
Meranus sees their tracks but none of the little creatures. They are gone. You guys look for several minutes and still find nothing but some faint tracks going in all directions.
This Jungle is really starting to get annoying.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 9/15 d20+2=4 ; Thursday November 10th, 2011 9:07:43 PM
Meranus lifts up the stretcher and starts walking sideways in the direction they had been going, his eyes never leaving the group's broached flank (Perception: 4)...until he bumps into the tree. Looking jarred and non-plussed, he waits for the group's trackers to lead and guard. "Let us be gone from here. Now."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+5=6 ; d20+5=24 ; d3=2 ; d20+5=9 ; Friday November 11th, 2011 7:30:20 AM
Toregan takes one last look around the area before taking his place at point. "Yeah, lets go. Everyone on your guard tonight. We take no chances." He tries to lead the group as quickly as possible towards the mesa. When they stop to camp, He will create a small screen from brush and large leaves to provide a degree of protection from the darts that the creatures use. He also, again, treats Artrius' wounds and tonight, he tends Meranus as well. However, due to the exhaustion of the trek so far, and the continual need for first aid, Toregan is quite distracted and doesn't see much of anything.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 11/13 d20+4=6 ; d20=2 ; Friday November 11th, 2011 11:02:53 AM
Leonan keeps looking for the little bastards until Toregan calls off the search. Then he resumes the trek.
He aids in setting camp, this time taking some extra effort to prepare defenses against another ambush, as best as he can considering the miserable conditions and lack of tools/time/manpower available and the limits of his own training.
(Profession Soldier: 6)
He takes his usual watch.
(Perception: 2)
And in the morning, assuming a mostly uneventful night helps disassemble the camp and continue their journey to the mesa once more!
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Friday November 11th, 2011 1:53:25 PM
Henrix and Heckle follow the party, silent as usual. An open book floats in front of Henrix, following his extended finger.
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The group trudges on at a pace faster than before. However, about 15 minutes later, trouble strikes again!
This time no one sees anything as the same thing happens again. From three different directions tiny darts fly from the jungle ripping through leaves and into flesh.
Meranus is hit twice for 3 and 2 damage: DC 16 or take 2 points of Strength Damage Leonan is hit twice for 3 and 2 damage: DC 16 or take 2 points of Strength Damage Henrix is hit once for 3 damage: DC 14 or take 2 points of Strength Damage Toregan is missed by all of the darts Yngvar is hit once for 1 damage: DC 14 or take 1 point of Strength Damage Tack (currently in Limbo)
Give me some good perception checks guys!
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+3=22 ; d20+1=14 ; d4+1=3 ; Friday November 11th, 2011 11:52:11 PM
Yngvar grumbles as the pipsqueeks come out of hiding to attack once again.
If he catches a glimpse of one of them, he will fire off a magic missile.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 7/10 d20+1=14 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+2=12 ; d4=2 ; d20+8=11 ; Saturday November 12th, 2011 12:22:31 AM
Henrix grunts as a dart catches him square in the chest, then shudders; he barely resists the poison coursing through his body. If he sees an enemy, he will send a telekinetic fist at the closest one; otherwise, he will simply pick up and stow away the dropped book. He is too distracted to think much about what he knows about the dart, however.
Heckle takes off again, squawking as he makes for the canopy.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+5=17 ; d20+5=23 ; d8+1=2 ; Saturday November 12th, 2011 10:05:12 PM
Toregan curses loudly as he realizes their tactics. To wear the party down with poison and move in for the kill when they are all to weak to even move. Luckily, Toregan was not hit by the darts this time, much to his relief, and he quickly searches through the thick jungle foliage for the damned creatures, an arrow following his eyes, ready to pierce through the heart of his target. (Unfortunately, even if he does manage to see his target, his shot hits the jungles flora too much and veers off, resulting in only a scratch.) Spot (+5): 17 Attack (If he sees the lizardy people)(+5): 23 Damage (+1): 2
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 6/13 d20+4=6 ; Sunday November 13th, 2011 7:59:09 PM
Leonan stumbles into a nook between some roots and tree trunks and falls over, and doesn't move. Maybe the poison has paralyzed him.
(2 strength damage).
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 plus some cover-- CMD 18 -- HP 6/15 d20+3=5 ; d20+2=12 ; Monday November 14th, 2011 5:05:18 PM
Meranus staggers unter the renewed assault, feeling a burning sensation much like the centipede poison stretching down his side. "They even use poison..." Meranus bends down and gently rolls the ranger off of the stretcher at the ground, then holds it in front of him as he heads for the nearest source; unfortunately, it blocks most of his periphal vision (Perception 12), resulting in him still not seeing the blasted cowards.
OoC: Powers out at my place and my boss is on a warpath. Posting may be sporadic next few days.
Welcome to the Jungle, it get's Worse here Every Day! [DM: Zach R.] Monday November 14th, 2011 7:20:39 PM
Yngvar and Henrix are able to spot the same creature and between the telekenetic fist and magic missle, disabling it. There is a loud yip before the creature hits the ground.
Silence.
Nothing else moves.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 Monday November 14th, 2011 9:54:32 PM
Toregan, unable to see the sneaks, continues to scans the forest for any other threats. He does however hear the loud yelp one of the creatures gave, immediately looks over the where Yngvar and Henrix launched their spells, arrow knocked. He glares suspiciously at the area the yelp came from. He glances over to Henrix and Yngvar before asking , "Nice work on spotting them, but did you get one? If you did, we should get it or it's body. We all need to see what we're up against. Plus...." Toregans serious appearance changes into a stern and thoughtful look. "... If we have one of them alive, we might be able to barter our way out. I don't like our odds so far. Enough poison and we're all out of the game."
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 7/10 Tuesday November 15th, 2011 1:04:13 AM
Henrix points Toregan in the direction of the fallen creature and then casts Detect Magic in that same direction. Meanwhile, Heckle returns once more from the trees to the mage's shoulder, grumbling and looking quite unkempt.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+5=19 ; d20+5=21 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2011 1:50:32 PM
Toregan rushes over to the fallen creature and, if it is not dead, he will stabilize it. He never takes his eyes off the forest though, wary of any possible ambush. He then hauls the near dead/ dead creature back to the group. Heal (+5): 19 Perception (+5): 21
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 plus some cover-- CMD 18 -- HP 6/15 d20+2=12 ; d20+2=9 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2011 7:31:43 PM
Meranus keeps looking for the assaulters. Just not very well (perception: 12). He moves from tree to tree, trying to hide his 9' frame behind the trunks, and mostly failing (stealth: 9).
Welcome to the Jungle, it get's Worse here Every Day! [DM: Zach R.] Tuesday November 15th, 2011 10:20:51 PM
Henrix catches no signs of magic...
Toregan is able to stabilize the unconscious creature. It is most certainly a kobold.
Meranus is... well... Meranus. =)
The creature is carrying a club, an alchemical concoction of some sort and darts with an unknown poison to go with the dart gun.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+9=18 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2011 10:42:55 AM
Yngvar picks up the liquid filled gourd, un-stoppers it, gives it a careful whiff to smell the concoction, rummages through his spell component pouch for a pinch of dark dust. Sprinkling the dust across a dry piece of wood, Yngvar carefully lets a drop of the liquid drop onto the dust.
"Hmm..."
(Craft - Alchemy: 18)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 plus some cover-- CMD 18 -- HP 6/15 d20+2=13 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2011 5:49:37 PM
Giving up, Meranus returns to the ranger and lifts him back onto the stretcher. He then lifts up the stretcher, but it takes a lot more effort than it did before. As the others huddle around the very small one, Meranus keeps a (perception 13) eye out and carries the ranger, breathing harder than he has been.
(OoC: Do we need to make any additional rolls for strength damage?)
Welcome to the Jungle, it get's Worse here Every Day! [DM: Zach R.] Wednesday November 16th, 2011 7:55:27 PM OOC: You guys were supposed to a roll every round for 6 rounds per dart... but I forgot. Don't worry, it's my bad. Ezra, the alchemic thing I refereed to is not a liquid.
Yngvar tries to determine what the alchemic device is. It is firm and paperous on the outside. It has powder inside. It looks to be some sort of Smoke Bomb?
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+5=19 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=23 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2011 8:50:34 PM
Toregan sighs in relief as the creature condition stabilizes, and almost instantly recognizes it as a kobold. He takes the poisoned needles and uses all of combined natural and medicinal knowledge to determine the type of poison, its effects, onset time and frequency. He also will go to anyone who is still suffering from the poison and administer poison assistance as required. "Well...... it's good that we managed to get one but they're kobolds. They wouldn't risk a trade with us over one of their own. They're far too cowardly. I mean, we could try, but it probably wouldn't work." Toregan sighs and rubs his temples stressfully. "This doesn't bode well. How long can we last their poison? We might just have to try the trade." Never does he drop his guard, ever wary of another assault.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 Thursday November 17th, 2011 4:15:27 PM
Yngvar tucks the device into a handy pocket. "Better tie the creature up, it can break trail."
Welcome to the Jungle, it get's Worse here Every Day! [DM: Zach R.] Thursday November 17th, 2011 6:29:15 PM
Eric, Andrew, you guys around?
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 7/10 Thursday November 17th, 2011 11:05:24 PM
Henrix remains on his guard, readying an action to send a telekinetic fist at the first kobold that he spots within range.
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OOC: Hey guys, do me a favor. Even if you don't have anything to post for a day, at least make an OOC post saying you are checking in or something. Otherwise I might be waiting on everyone to post before moving the story along.
IC: The group contemplates a trade of the kobold prisoner. Toregan and Yngvar look over the poison and determine it is a medium spider venom. You also determine the little smoke bombs are actually smoke pellets, made to be thrown by a sling.
Before the group has time to decide what to do with the prisoner they are attacked yet again.
Kobolds on all sides comes closer than they have before. (Henrix roll you Tel. Fist.) Once in range half of them fire at you with slings.
Attacks vs. Meranus hits Touch AC 19 and 5 Attacks vs. Henris hits Touch AC 9 and 6 Attacks vs. Toregan hits Touch AC 21 Attacks vs. Yngvar hits Touch AC 16 Attacks vs. Leonan hits Touch AC 13 and 14
If attack hits you Touch AC give me a DC 13 Fort Save for each hit. If you pass nothing happens, if you fail, you are nauseated for 2 rounds.
The other half of the kobolds run in attacking with clubs.
Attacks vs. Meranus: 20, 11 Damage: 4 Attacks vs. Henrix: 22, 13 Damage: 4 Attacks vs. Toregan: 21, 22 Damage: 5, 2 Attacks vs. Yngvar: 19, Damage: 3 Attacks vs. Leonan: 10 Damage: None
The group finally has a chance to counter the little kobolds that have been making their lives a living hell.
18 Kobolds attack.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 1/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+3=9 ; Friday November 18th, 2011 10:28:40 AM
Toregan winces as the stone hits him and is overcome my extreme nausea, threatening to overturn his insides. The two kobolds that hammered him with their clubs have him staggering, nearly unconscious, but still standing. His vision begins to blur and darken, and combined with his failing stomach, it takes all of his willpower to retreat a few feet. (And so begins the start of a glorious TPK. Watch everyone fail their Fort saves.) Fort (+3): 9 Fail Round 1 of Nauseated Move away from kobolds so not adjacent to any, if possible. if not possible, go to the captured kobold.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 5/8 d20+1=10 ; Friday November 18th, 2011 10:33:35 AM
(OOC: How are the slings getting ranged touch?
Yngvar curls over his stomach with nausea and winces in pain when he gets whacked in the knee, while he backs up to a tree.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 1/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Friday November 18th, 2011 12:13:39 PM OOC: probably because they aren't meant to deal damage, only his us and burst into something that would cause us to be nauseated, like an alchemical sickness powder. They only need to hit us, not penetrate any armor.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP -3/15 Friday November 18th, 2011 12:15:04 PM
Hopefully Meranus is able to get revenge on one of the kobolds....by crushing him as he falls to the earth.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP -3/15 d20+3=12 ; d20+2=12 ; d20=11 ; Friday November 18th, 2011 12:56:39 PM (Argh, misread that. Ignore previous post.)
Meranus can do...nothing, as his stomache betrays him, and his already damaged muscles make dashing away an impossibility. The only thing he can do is set down the ranger and shield him with his body. Maybe after the honorless savages have finished eating him, they'll be too full for the ranger, giving the man time to recover and escape.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 6/13 d20+4=22 ; d20+4=16 ; d20=14 ; d8+4=8 ; d20=2 ; Friday November 18th, 2011 3:47:56 PM
(Fortitude 22 and 16)
Leonan resists the nasty nausea, and stands up to beat some kobolds up.
He's fighting defensively and using combat expertise to help defend against further attacks.
(AC is 24. Touch AC is 16. -5 to attack rolls)
He swings his sword haphazardly at the nasties while he's getting his footing.
(14 to hit; 8 damage)
If any of the kobolds give him opportunity for another attack, he takes it.
(Potential Attack of Opportunity: 2 to hit)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn (Nauseated) AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 Friday November 18th, 2011 4:01:35 PM
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(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 3/10 d20+2=19 ; d3=3 ; d4=4 ; d20+2=20 ; d4=2 ; Saturday November 19th, 2011 1:26:17 AM
Henrix keeps his eyes on the trees even as his companions study the poison they found; he lashes out telekinetically at the first kobold he sees (attack 19 vs touch, damage 4). Henrix ducks the first pellet and the second lands harmlessly in the dirt; Heckle takes off once more for the trees, giving a warning squawk too late to help the others.
The mage is not prepared for the two kobolds to charge him at once and so he takes a full blow to the chest, though the other club skids harmlessly off a transparent barrier.
1) If Leonan is within 30 feet and there is a square adjacent to him from which Henrix can safely cast, he will withdraw from the kobolds and cast Magic Weapon. "Hollllld outyour s-s-sword!" he chokes out, gasping for breath and clutching his chest. (If the DM determines that Henrix cannot touch the sword safely this round, he will hold the charge.)
OR
2) If not, he will back up a bit to try to avoid any flanking (though TK does not provoke AoO, if I'm reading this right) and once again, gasping for breath and clutching the wound hidden underneath his robes, lash out telekinetically - this time, at the kobold who clubbed him. (Attack = 20 vs touch, damage = 2.)
The red-haired mage's eyes widen as he sees the minotaur fall and his allies surrounded by foes. He looks quite out of place: a novice spellcaster seeking magical knowledge, a freckled young apprentice bookmaker terrified of the little creatures which are not much smaller than him, and a man desperate for this not to be his end.
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The group somehow manages to stay on its feet.
Most of the group is doubled over, nauseated from the smoke. Leonan fights defensively and nearly takes off the head of a kobold, but his defensive stance cause the attack to go high, missing the creature.
Henrix is able to make his way to Leonan and cast Magic Weapon.
Then the remaining Kobolds (the ones using slings last round) move in, effectively surrounding the group. They begin clubbing away.
Leonan strikes as the kobolds approach but misses.
Attacks vs. Meranus: 21 Damage: 5 Attacks vs. Henrix: 16 Damage: 4 Attacks vs. Toregan: 10, 4 Damage: 0 Attacks vs. Yngvar: 18, 16 Damage: 4, 5 Attacks vs. Leonan: 5, 23 (Nat 20, not confirmed) Damage: 0, 4
As Meranus, Henrix, and Yngvar fall several of the other Kobolds move in to try and stabilize them.
Stabilize Meranus: 19 Success Stabilize Henrix: 18 Success Stabilize Yngvar: 21 Success
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP -4/8 d20-2=8 ; Monday November 21st, 2011 11:26:30 AM
Yngvar slumps face-first to the muddy ground. His chest heaves once, again, and pauses.
(OOC: stabilize failed.)
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 2/13 d20+1=17 ; d8+5=6 ; d20+1=19 ; d8+5=9 ; Monday November 21st, 2011 12:35:45 PM
Leonan continues fighting defensively and using combat expertise to help defend against further attacks.
(AC is 24. Touch AC is 16. -5 to attack rolls)
He swings his sword wildly at the swarming kobolds.
(17 to hit; 6 damage)
If any of the kobolds give him opportunity for another attack, he takes it.
(Potential Attack of Opportunity: 19 to hit; 9 damage)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 2/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Monday November 21st, 2011 12:36:54 PM
Toregan finnally loses the contents of his stomach, but that action probably saved his life, as a kobold's club flys over his head. The other kobold however, had a hard time even swinging the club in his general direction. As Toregan lifted his head, he saw that almost everyone had been felled, but the kobolds were..... saving them? Toregan sees the swarm and knows that the time has come. "I was always the hunter..... now it seems I am the prey. At least I can try to protect the others." With his stomach still turning, Toregan calls out for Leonan to surrender. "Songsteel.... It's over. We can best protect our friends now as..... prisoners." With that he merely kneels onto the ground and puts his hands on his head, a posture of surrender.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn (Nauseated) AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 Monday November 21st, 2011 1:18:16 PM
Meranus does....not much.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP -1/10 Monday November 21st, 2011 6:08:15 PM
Henrix is unable to dodge an uppercut clobber which catches him in the chin as the kobolds surround them. He slumps into the dirt and is stabilized by a kobold.
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Yngvar, Meranus and Henrix are all stable because the Kobolds stopped attacking to stabilize them. It is obvious to Toregan and Leonan that they want you guys as prisoners.
Leonan is able to drop another Kobold as his sword skewers it. He catches another as it moves to attack him slashing it across the neck.
Toregan calls to Leonan to surrender.
Both dodge a flurry of clubs but one of the clubs smack catch each of you doing just enough damage to knock you into unconsciousness.
Toregan Hit AC 22 for 3 Damage
Leonan Hit AC 23 (Natural 20 not confirmed.) for 3 Damage
Darkness is the only thing each of you know. For a few moments each of you come to at various times, realizing you are hanging upside down, hands and feet lashed to a pole. There are two Kobolds, one at each end carrying most of you. Meranus has the rest of the Kobolds carrying him.
You all continue your lapses into and out of consciousness and soon find yourselves in a sturdy looking bamboo vine wrapped cage. Each of your hands are individually bound above your heads. There are two other people in the tent with the group.
A lizardman and an elf. Both have been cut on and are missing various body parts. The lizardman is missing part of his shoulder and a calf. The elf is missing most of a hamstring. Both are alive, evident by their ragged breathing, but only barely. Both are unconscious. Artrius is tied up as well, though it is obvious his being tied up is doing nothing to help his condition.
It's been several hours and by now each of you are back to 1hp.
The group can hear much celebrating, drums beating, and high pitched yipping as the glow of fire dances through the holes in the building from the darkness outside. It is obvious there is much celebrating going on. From the voices outside you guess there is quite possibly more than 50 kobolds in the village, not including young.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 2/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+3=4 ; d20+5=18 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 12:01:13 PM
Toregan moans slightly as he returns to consciousness, only to note the position he is in. He looks around slowly, his head aching horribly. He notices that Artrius is tied up and probably getting worse. "All this effort taken away by a bunch of savages." Anger wells up inside Toregan's chest, but is quickly silenced by the sight of the two other prisoners. His heart now filled with dread, his looks at his binds and tries to slip free from them. However, his energy has been sapped from his time unconscious and he is barely able to even move the ropes. Toregan looks around for anything that could help him and his friends escape from this prison. Escape Artist (+3 or +4 is his armor has been taken): 4 Perception (+5): 18
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 2/13 Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 1:50:49 PM
Leonan wakes up with a soft groan. He realizes he's tied up and then notices he's not alone. He quietly tests his bonds and realizes they're pretty secure. He studies the others to see if they're also tied up, and then notices the condition of the elf and lizardman.
Leonan screams. It is exactly the scream you'd expect to hear from someone who has just realized he's about to be the star ingredient in a cold cut sandwich.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 d20+2=12 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 3:39:57 PM
Henrix wakes with a horrible headache and is unable to wriggle free of his bonds (Escape Artist = 12).
[Are we gagged as well? And what happened to Heckle, who had fled high into the trees? He would likely try to follow the kobolds from a distance.]
DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { Ongoing Effects: Prestidigitation on staff (1 hr - constantly renewed; not currently active) Spell-like Abilities: Telekinetic Fist: 5/7 Spells Prepared: Cantrips: Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1: Enlarge Person* *school slot }
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP -4/8 d20-1=6 ; d20+1=15 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 4:19:14 PM
Yngvar carefully tests his bonds (str=6) and finds the knots to be well fashioned. Sighing he looks about, checking for any sign of Nipper, his gear, if he recognizes the language the kobolds are chanting in, or how many are actively watching the dinner. (Perc=15, 17 if familiar is close enough)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/15 d20+2=22 ; d20+2=19 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 4:29:01 PM
Meranus groggily comes to and takes a look around. When he sees the other two captives, he shudders; he thought he would at least be dead first.
Then the minotaur realizes he's been restrained. This does not sit well with him.
Meranus attempts to slip his knots (Escape Artist 22, 23 if they took my armor - nat 20). If that gets him nowhere, he will attempt to burst his bonds (Strength check 19, assuming he's still damaged from the poison).
[DM: Zach R.] Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 7:42:15 PM
OOC: Hey guys, just letting you know, looks like I am getting tasked to be the sole DM for another game. Dan K will be taking this one back over. I just wanted to say it's been a pleasure guys, keep up the good work, have fun, and oh... don't get eaten!
Thanks for a great time guys.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 10:07:22 PM
[Have fun Zach. Dan, a few more things as I remember them: how big is this cage/tent we're in? What kind of dimensions? Could, say, a Huge creature fit inside of it? Oh, and Henrix speaks Draconic, if it means he can understand any of the celebrating.]
The Ss'Hathk tribe Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 10:07:27 PM
Some notes, Any weapon or shield or object in hand at the time of unconsciousness is nowhere about. Everyone IS still wearing clothes, armor, packs and such.
Several Characters struggle against the vines that bind them within the bamboo cage and Meranus is successful. The minotaur somehow manages to wriggle one hand and then his second free of the binding vinerope and in a moment is completely free. With a slightly better view he can see dozens upon dozens of warriors dancing about several massive bonfires 60' away.
Hoots and chirps echo through the jungle and gold 'ash' is thrown into fires with other liquids causing minor smokey explosions. All of the creatures are brown and tan with the long serpant like tails and hold bamboo tubes. None are apparently paying much attention to the cage or those held inside, but the entire tribe seems to be about 'celebrating'.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/15 Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 10:17:28 PM
Meranus's first order of business is untying the rest of the little ones. Toregan, then Yngvar, then Leonan, then *sigh* Henrix, then the guide, then the other two. He picks up the unconscious ranger and then glares at the rest of the party until someone helps the other two.
The Ss'Hathk tribe Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 8:54:26 AM
The Mule is tied up just outside the cage, only wineskin and water containers are missing. all other supplies are intact Any familiar is nearby, hiding. All ability damage is still applied All Characters have 1 HP
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 2:08:46 PM
[So can a Huge creature fit in this cage? Are we completely free of it, or just from the bindings?]
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 2/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+5=18 ; d3=3 ; d20+5=24 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 3:01:41 PM
Toregan, in the instant he hits the ground heads for the unconscious elf and lizardman. Using pieces of his own clothing, he tries to make improvised bandages for them, unless they have already been treated as such. He then looks around for his weapons and notices that they are nowhere to be found. Sadness clouds his eyes, mourning the loss of his bow, his last memento of home. He shakes off his personal feelings quickly, knowing that to pause here, would only increase their chance of being detected. He quietly moves to test the bars of the bamboo cage, and attempts to see where and opening such a door is.
Stealth (First Roll, should be +7 not +5): 20 (Correct value) Perception (+5): 24
The Ss'Hathk tribe Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 11:25:41 PM
Traveling for thanksgiving. Posting will be sporadic through the weekend
That said as Clarification: Any object a character was holding is gone, this includes any corded type. Weapons in sheathes still there The Bamboo cage could support 2 Huge creatures
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 d20+6=23 ; Thursday November 24th, 2011 5:01:23 PM
Henrix is characteristically pensive as his bonds are removed. He focuses on any emotions he gets through his empathic link with his raven.
Meanwhile, Heckle watches the kobolds from a safe hiding spot in the trees, alone and afraid. [Perception = 23.]
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 2/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Thursday November 24th, 2011 10:30:06 PM (Checking in)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/15 Thursday November 24th, 2011 10:56:38 PM
Same
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 2/13 Sunday November 27th, 2011 9:27:08 PM
Leonan stops screaming and waits for someone to tell him what to do.
The Ss'Hathk tribe Monday November 28th, 2011 8:20:16 PM
Meranus escapes his boonds and unties everyone else in the cage. The minotaur scoops up Arrius the Floating City Wayfarer and looks to the others.
Toregan, once freed, moves quickly to the lizardman and elf. Both are in a bad way, but he can see where thier wounds have been tended to prevent infection and too much blood loss. These kobolds apparently like thier meat fresh. Both are unconscious and the Lizardman weighs in close to 350 pounds even in his emanciated state. The elf is practically two dimensional he is so thin. Toregan tests the bamboo bars and they flex nicely. Perhaps enough for the smaller prisoners to even slip through, but he Leonan, Meranus and the Lizardman would never be able to. The bars are three bamboo poles lashed together and then lashed to the trip of poles next at multiple six points from top to bottom. The door open towards the firs and the dancing kobolds.
Toregan's sharp eyes and ears can easily pick up the kobolds, none are overly focused on the cage, but if the entire group were to exit carrying three others, it would seem they would surely be noticed before eing able to get around the cage and into the safey of the jungle some 20' away.
Henrix spies something quite different. Moving from a tree further in to a tree with a limb just above the cage is a kobold. This one, does not appear as the others do. He is colored with dark black scales with green highlights and a brown crest running from the bridge of his nose, over his head and all the way to the tip of his tail. Visibly equipped with a recurving short bow, a decorative hilt peaks from a scabbard at his hip and a pair of pouches on his belt. Henrix is positive the creature in the tree only 15' away at this point has seen him, but this black kobold makes no signs of caring for the obviously out of place bird.
The black kobold then steps off th branch and rockets to the ground where the party now see him land near the back of the cage in a crouch. He sheathes the his rapier as he stands and places a large purposefully rolled leaf upon the ground. Before any words can be exchanged, he launches himself into the jungle and the black beyond. As almost an afterthought, two of the poles fall away from the back of the cage, the six vine bonds cleanly cut. The last pole remains only because it happens to balance itself.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 2/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Tuesday November 29th, 2011 10:43:01 AM Sorry about yesterday, My laptop died over the weekend and I haven't had enough time to post. Im posting right now form a school comp, but I will be posting sporadically this week until my laptop is fixed. I'll try t post later today.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/15 Tuesday November 29th, 2011 1:34:37 PM "It's about time something went right." Meranus takes the unconscious ranger and strides straight through the opening into the jungle.
(Was the litter on the donkey?)
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 Tuesday November 29th, 2011 3:37:03 PM
Henrix blanches at the sight of the kobold but then breathes normally again after it leaves. He quickly follows Meranus out of the cage; Heckle silently rejoins him from his perch in the trees, for once quite silent.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Wednesday November 30th, 2011 6:25:21 AM
Leonan pauses for a moment, as the others are making their way into the jungle. He looks at the two people caught in the cage. The elf can possibly be rescued -- he looks pretty light. The lizardman -- obviously so heavy there's no way they can drag him out of here and make an escape. Leonan, having already contemplated the pure horror of being eaten alive, has no intention of leaving *either* of them behind to face that fate.
Tears well up, blurring his vision. He mutters a clumsy prayer to Gargul in the Celestial tongue.
He unslings a javelin and jams it sharply between the ribs of the Lizardman. He leaves the javelin there.
As swift as he's able, he hoists up the frail elf and exits the cage. He places the elf over the back of the mule and crouches.
He unhobbles the mule and tries to sneak off into the jungle behind the others.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/15 Thursday December 1st, 2011 3:49:04 AM
chicken in.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Thursday December 1st, 2011 9:05:02 AM
ditto
The Darkest Night d20=8 ; Thursday December 1st, 2011 10:30:13 AM
The group breathes a collective sigh of relief as the dark kobold cuts through the cage bindings setting them free. None questions the turn of events outwardly and haste is made to get away from the area. Meranus carrying Artrius and Leonan the elf prisoner. With a heavy heart, Leonan also does what he feels must be done. To die in such a way, eaten a piece at a time is no death for any being. With that thought, Leonan slips his javelin through the lizardman. The mule is rescued and soon all are, as quickly and quietly as can be, moving into the darkest night of the jungle.
Wounded and weakened from poison and a lack of food or water, the group moves away from the kobolds. The light of the bonfire fades behind trees and with distance and soon enough the only light is the feeble glow that filters from the moons and stars above through the thick jungle canopy. Thus far no cries have been heard that might indicate the group's disappearence has been noticed.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 2/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+5=20 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=15 ; Thursday December 1st, 2011 10:47:17 AM
Toregan somberly tries to help the group as best he can, whether by carrying gear, or tending the wounded. He tries to hold a small conversation with Leonan while they walk. "I know what you did was hard for you. Those kind of decisions always are. Just take faith in the fact that all of us believe it was the right one. No one deserves to endure that." He softly pats Leonans shoulder before moving up to Artrius and checking his condition once more. He also tries to make sure that they are on the right path towards the mesa, for now they have two injured people to care for. He also makes sure to keep an eye out for any food or water sources, or any kobolds that may be following them, black-skined or not.
Heal Check on Artrius (+5): 20 Knowledge Geography(+7): 22 Survival check to keep form getting lost (+5): 13 Survival check to find food and water (+5): 24 Perception Check(+5): 15
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP -4/8 Thursday December 1st, 2011 4:06:13 PM
Yngvar is beyond being able to be surprised by anything. As he follows the others out, Yngvar grabs the fallen bamboo poles as he exits the cage and enters the jungle.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 Thursday December 1st, 2011 4:56:31 PM
Henrix does a double-take as he notes Yngvar's quick thinking, and he turns and picks up a bamboo pole as well: he then puts his mark on it, casting Prestidigitation so that all manner of colors spiral up the staff like a barber's pole. After a moment's thought, he whispers a quick word to Heckle, who takes once more to the trees and from now on will follow the party from there, watching out for enemies.
As they escape and continue to travel, the mage is as quiet as ever. Wincing at his bruises, he watches Toregan intently as he does all manner of interesting things, like tending to the injured and navigating through the jungle.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/15 d20+3=12 ; Thursday December 1st, 2011 11:58:45 PM
Meranus is still walking, belatedly trying to be stealthy, and almost succeeding (12).
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Friday December 2nd, 2011 3:34:59 AM
Leonan isn't in the mood to talk to anyone. He focuses on putting as much distance as they can between them and those vicious little monsters.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Saturday December 3rd, 2011 4:28:41 AM
Checking in.
The Darkest Night Sunday December 4th, 2011 9:13:50 PM
The group puts several weary hours of slogging through the dense jungle in the dead of night behind them. The entire group is Exhausted and Toregan, while not sure where the mesa is in relation to themselves, he was able to keep the group in a straight line away from the kobolds. No sign of pursuit is ever detected and except for an occasional snake, the party sees nothing else of a threat either. The night time insects are however in full force and seem to have no trouble locating the group.
Toregan figures the group has made several miles and could possibly push for more, but would risk collapse and sleeping unguarded.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/15 Sunday December 4th, 2011 9:51:34 PM
Meranus isn't so much carrying the ranger as conveying him at this point. Currently, the minotaur is doubled over, with his two hands holding the man's armpits. The ranger's butt is about four inches off of the ground; his feet are bouncing along the ground like he's dancing some demented jig. The minotaur is walking backwards, hitting a tree every 100 feet or so with a loud curse.
(OoC: Are the trees evergreen, eg sharp?
So right now, Meranus is at 10 strength, out of a starting 18. ....ouch.)
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Monday December 5th, 2011 12:54:05 AM
Grunt, drag, jog, shuffle, swat swat, etc.
Unless asked, Leonan doesn't share his opinion on whether they should stop or not -- he's happy to go along with whatever anyone else decides.
If asked, his self-destructive desire is to continue without rest.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 (Exhausted) Monday December 5th, 2011 2:58:38 AM
At one point, Henrix pauses to lean against a tree and stretch his aching legs. However, he quickly recovers and presses on, distracting himself by thinking of new and unsuccessful ways to use a cantrip to keep the bugs away... Heckle follows silently from above.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 2/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Monday December 5th, 2011 8:56:31 AM
Toregan pants heavily, weary from their escape. Once he notices Meranus struggling with Artrius, he moves over to help him out, in whatever way he can. To be further away from those flesh eating monsters would be significantly more desirable, but he doubts he'd be able to continue for more than another few minutes. After awhile of walking, Toregan calls for the group to stop. "I thinks we're done for now. If we keep running, I'm going to pass out." He sits down and takes out his only trail ration and divides it amongst the group, providing them with at least a little nourishment. "We'll rest until morning at the least. Then I'll try to figure out where we should be heading."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP -4/8 Monday December 5th, 2011 9:48:19 AM
Eyes glazed from fatigue, Yngvar stops when the person in front of him stops. The bamboo poles drop from fingers numbed by gripping them too hard for too long.
Too tired to eat, Yngvar rests his back against something, he didn't bother to check what it was, and falls asleep with the trail rations in his own pack forgotten.
The Darkest Night Monday December 5th, 2011 8:36:31 PM
The group collapses in several heaps. Toregan hands out some food, knowing the importance of eating even over sleep. The great leafy plants low to the ground are quite pleasantly soft when you'r this tired. the monkeypod trunks and deeprooted trees lend themselves to the general comfort of the area. The only thing missing is a mossy bed.
Sleep has not quite taken all, when a flare of light appears in the darkness about 40' away. From the orange glow, it is obvious a torch that has just been lit. As your fatigued minds process what that means and will your bodies through the only resource left, adrenaline to action. Whomever carries the torch is approaching directly towards your position and is already within 30'
Perception checks DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { a Halfling, wearing studded leather and well worn clothes with a pair of blades on his hip is carrying a torch in one hand and a rather large bundle upon his back}
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 (Exhausted) d20+5=25 ; d20+6=25 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2011 5:36:02 AM
Henrix blinks his weary eyes open and then starts as he clearly makes out the figure (Perception = 25). He tries vainly to push himself to his feet using a nearby tree but is unable to do much other than point toward it lamely, his mouth hanging partly open.
Heckle is likewise startled (Perception = 25), but he takes it in stride, assuming the misplaced creature is simply a hallucination. He nestles into a particularly leafy part of a branch and then is reminded of something... he mutters halfheartedly, "Where's Tack?"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 2/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+5=23 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2011 9:38:32 AM
Toregan has barely any energy left, but he'll be damned if he doesn't have one last fight in him. Standing up and halfheartedly drawing his rapier, he tries to make out just what enemy or fiend has decided to assail them. He is quite surprised when it turns out to be a halfling. Keeping his rapier out for caution's sake, he waits for the halfling to get closer before taking any actions. [/b]"Wake up everyone. It seems we have a visitor."[b] Perception (+5): 23
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/15 d20+2=12 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2011 1:22:42 PM
With a grunt, Meranus lifts himself off the ground...a few inches, and then falls back down. The second attempt at standing is successful. He walks over to Yngvar and picks up one of the poles, giving it a few experimental swings. Bleary-eyed, he can't make out the torchbearer, but he moves between it and the others all the same.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 d20=12 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2011 10:08:18 PM
Leonan stands up, readies his shield, and goes on total defense.
"What? Where?"
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 6/11 Tuesday December 6th, 2011 11:10:33 PM
"Hail the camp!" yelled out the Halfling, : I mean no harm, but I'll be thrice damned, if i'll be on a dinner plate, again."
Moving a little out into the open, confident that he can escape back into the treeline he holds up the torch a little higher, illuminating him a little more. "So what will it be then, Aye?"
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Wednesday December 7th, 2011 3:23:55 AM
Leonan slumps back down onto his bedroll and grunts. He lets his javelin fall to the side and only loosely grips his shield.
"I hope you're here to rescue us."
Chance encounters Wednesday December 7th, 2011 8:38:26 AM
Several determined to meet their end on thier feet, do so and ready themselves. Toregan calls the group awake and draws his rapier. Meranus, the Minotaur, moves to the fore of the group. Leonan looks to ready his shield, but it was lost in the attack by the kobolds. Henrix and Yngvar are simply too exhausted
The stranger hails the group and that is enough for Leonan. Things looking to eat or kill you usually don't say hi first. They simply do. After all the condition of he group is very evident
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP -4/8 Wednesday December 7th, 2011 9:46:38 AM
Yngvar hears the commotion, considers opening an eye to see what the disturbance is, and decides the effort is not worth it.
"zzzz"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin(Nauseated 2/2) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+5=22 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2011 12:44:39 PM
Toregan puts away his rapier and sits back down,utterly relieved that this wans't a new foe. He is far too tired to be able to realize the relevance of the halfling saying "again". "You can rest here with us. We just got away from a tribe of kobolds who were set on us becomeing dinner. We can't move on any further right now."[/n] Toregan notices the torch and decides that if they were not die, they might as well die warm. [b]"If you'll help me, I'll gather some firewood. Might as well anyways, we havent had a fire in days." Toreagn's aching muscles scream at him to sit down, but he goes around collecting tinder and wood before using the torch to light them into a nice warm campfire. Survival for Firewood (+5): 22
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin (Exhausted) AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Wednesday December 7th, 2011 12:48:59 PM Chageing header
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin (Exhausted) AC 14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/11 Wednesday December 7th, 2011 12:51:49 PM Changing again, forgot to edit CMD and Armor
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 (Exhausted) Wednesday December 7th, 2011 3:11:49 PM
Make that two sleeping wizards.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/15 (Exhausted) Wednesday December 7th, 2011 3:40:15 PM
*CRACK* Meranus breaks the pole over his knee and hands the pieces to Toregan. "Done." He then sits down against a tree and is soon snoring loudly.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 6/11 Wednesday December 7th, 2011 6:27:11 PM
"A party of Biggs, out here all alone and with out many weapons." adds the new arrival as me moved closer to the party, a slight smile moving across his lips.
"I'm Tel. Tel Longstride. Most recently from Plateau city." he interjected, dropping his backpack and an unusual bundle at the foot of a nearby tree "How did you all come to be here in the middle of this predicament?"
OOC: still having issues with the hyperlink. ARRGH!
CoDM RobC: Fixed :) The code is as follows, just copy, paste and change the two occurences of "lnk" to "link": (Derek) [lnk href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y_s7uGi3p26X_2Cw3yjLYlyG2EU4U6bhQZog7W6VxUw/edit#"]Tel Longstride[/lnk] AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 6/11
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 1/8 Thursday December 8th, 2011 10:17:27 AM
Header fix
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Thursday December 8th, 2011 10:54:42 AM
"Lost. Need help. Too weak for small talk. Try again later. In meantime, focus energy on saving us. I rest now."
Leonan slumps back to sleep, since he's exhausted.
Chance encounters Thursday December 8th, 2011 8:30:09 PM
A small fire is started, and very quickly all but the halfling Tal and Toregan are sleeping near the warm crackling fire. The unusual bundle clicks of metal and wood and spilling partially out of it, Toregan recognizes his bow and Leonan's shield.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin (Exhausted) AC 14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/11 Friday December 9th, 2011 1:23:18 AM
Toregan tends the fire carefully, making it last for as long as possible. He is about to fall asleep, when he notices his bow spill out from the package! Taking a closer look, he can also recognize the shield as Leonan's. He looks up to the halfing and asks, "Where did you find these? We thought we had lost them for good when the kobolds swarmed us.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/15 (Exhausted) Friday December 9th, 2011 3:10:31 AM
Meranus keeps snoring loudly, the tree behind him bending ever so much...
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 (Exhausted) Friday December 9th, 2011 8:06:26 AM
(Checking in.)
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Friday December 9th, 2011 8:11:56 AM
Leonan sleeps, too tired to even snore.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 6/11 Friday December 9th, 2011 9:10:59 PM
"These?" motions Tel to the bundle. " That damn Kobold tossed them to me after that last dinosaur tried to eat me." Your saying that these belong to your party?"
Tel pushes the bundle over to Toregan. " I have no need for them, obviously. Not my size" he adds matter-of-factly. Stoking the fire a little, Tel turns to Toregan. "So where are you headed. I was supposed to go to a trading post near by...at least until my guide up and got herself killed."
Chance encounters Monday December 12th, 2011 9:17:45 AM
The halfling tells of how he came to be lost in the jungles of Cthonia, his wounds tell of how all has not been peaceful during his stay. Giant vermin, the kobolds, raptors and a multitude of other nasty creatures has pursued and occasionally caught Tel. Were it not for a certain black colored kobold, Tel would be dead several times over. At this point in the story, a dark small shape disengages from a near by tree, a black scaled kobold with a deep green colored fin from snout to tail. A sword at his side and recurved bow on his back and most importantly, a small Bundle made of leaves in an outstretched hand to Toregan
He closes several paces and stops. It is the same creature Tel knows and the same creature Toregan remembers from the cage as freeing them. The kobold stands motionless but very much at ease, arm extended with the leaf bundle.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 1/8 Monday December 12th, 2011 10:40:11 AM "zzzzz...zonk, snort"
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Monday December 12th, 2011 1:58:29 PM
Leonan continues to sleep quietly until roused.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/15 (Exhausted) Monday December 12th, 2011 4:08:57 PM
Meranus sleeping is a work of art, a sympathy of snoring, complete with its own drums and horns section.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/10 (Exhausted) d20+2=4 ; d4=1 ; Monday December 12th, 2011 4:33:22 PM
Henrix likewise remains passed out-
"KOBOLD!" screeches Heckle from above. "KOBOLD! KOBOLD!"
Henrix makes several feeble attempts to stand and instead ends up half standing against a tree. Feverish and shaking, he readies an action to launch a telekinetic fist at any kobold who approaches him. [Attack = 4, damage = 1.]
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin (Exhausted) AC 14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/11 Monday December 12th, 2011 6:14:09 PM
Toregan shields the kobold from any attacks. "Wait! He helped us escape! He would not have done that if he was of that tribe." Turning to the kobold, Toregan does a quick bow to the kobold and accepts the leaves from him. He speaks in the common Woldian tongue and says, "Thank you for freeing us."
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 1/13 Tuesday December 13th, 2011 11:37:52 AM
Leonan wakes up again, forcing himself quickly to his feat and lifting up his shield.
There's a few uncomfortable moments where it's clear Leonan isn't sure what's going on, and looks like he might attack. But while he's too exhausted to tell for sure that the kobold isn't a threat, he's also too exhausted to charge him. And in a battle between exhaustion and exhaustion, there can only be one winner.
"Ask him to take us to the trading post. Tell him he can have my job if we all make it alive. He's obviously more qualified."
Leonan slumps back down onto his bedroll.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/15 (Exhausted) Tuesday December 13th, 2011 11:56:47 AM
Meranus is still asleep.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 1/8 Tuesday December 13th, 2011 3:24:49 PM "zzzzzzzzzzz"
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 6/11 Tuesday December 13th, 2011 6:28:25 PM
"He helped me too." added Tel, still stoking the fire. When he sees the camp calming down he slides his hand away from his sling staff. "I take it you are heading to the trading post, too. I'd be comfortable with our scaly friend escorting us...if he wants." Tel looks toward the kobold and winks. "He obviously knows the way better then we do."
A New Dawn Tuesday December 13th, 2011 9:15:27 PM
An alarm goes up, but is quickly quieted and the kobold makes no moves as the Raven squawks and then quiets down. When Toregan bows and takes the bundle, the black scaled kobold steps back a couple paces and regards the human with his head slowly leaing to his left as he does so. If he understands the ranger is hard to tell, the kobold makes no sign it. His black tongue flicks out, much like a snake and he rights his head with a quick look to the others about the fire. Tel speaks, conveying to Toregan how he had also been assisted quite unexpectly by the kobold and again the kobold makes no sign of acknowledgment or understanding.
With a last partial side long look at Toregan, the kobold retreats a few paces and then darts into the black quickly vanishing from sight.
Within the bundle are 12 small gourds with a wooden peg stopper. Each only slightly larger yet lighter than a potion vial from the city. No lables exist on any and the scent of each is identical, a light honey with perhaps hint of underlying rose.
The fire creackles on and morning arrives. Still and sore but much better than before the pary rouses in the early moring rays streaming through the dense canopy.
[All PC's heal 1 HP and 1 ability point if poisoned and are no longer exhausted,]
A quick scout about and Toregan locates the mesa, it is still about 1 full day through the Cthonian jungles.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin (Exhausted) AC 14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/11 d20+7=21 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+5=19 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2011 3:47:38 PM
Toregan wakes up with the dawn, grateful for at least one night of restful sleep. Having his bow on his person again felt great. after all, it was one of his only reminders of home he had. Getting up and doing a quick scout about, Toregan locates the mesa, which is about 1 full day through the Cthonian jungles. Returning to the group Toregan decides to try and determine what the properties of the liquid in the gourds has through his knowledge of nature and the liquids taste. After that, assuming the gourds are filled with a non-harmful substance, He divides the gourds up and gives 2 to each person. If the gourds turn out to heal us, Toregan will give up both of his to heal the elf we saved and Artrius. He'll then break camp and start the hike to the CTP, not dropping his guard once. Knowledge Nature (+7): 21 Perception (+5 not +7, Forgot to switch it)(Taste Liquid): 25 Perception (+5): 19
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 4:10:29 PM
Meranus wakes up with a sort, and stands and stretches. He hasn't been this sore since he was first learning how to fight on the Isle. With an absent look on his face, he slings the ranger of his shoulder and follows Toregan.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 2/13 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 11:30:34 PM
Leonan gears up and moves out with the rest of the party in the morning. He doesn't have much to say about the mystery visitor and his mysterious gourds, but if asked, he will relay his hopes that he'll be able to sell whatever strange brew they contain for the cost of passage to get out of this godsforsaken hellhole and back to the docks at the floating city where he can rent out his body for spare copper pieces.
Because that would be a hell of a lot nicer than being anywhere near this place.
Also, he asks if his sword found its way into that bundle as well, or if it was just his heavy wooden shield that had been recovered.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 2/10 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 11:50:50 PM
Henrix takes the gourds offered to him and inspects them carefully before stowing them into his robes. He follows the group silent as ever. Still bruised and aching, he surreptitiously inspects the newcomer, slightly suspicious. Heckle follows from high above, flitting from one tree to the next.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 1/8 Thursday December 15th, 2011 10:17:05 AM
Yngvar wakes up, pulls some rations from his pack and offers some to anyone interested before following the others on another day's trek.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 2/13 Thursday December 15th, 2011 3:19:25 PM
(Checking in)
A New Dawn d8+3=8 ; d8+3=7 ; Thursday December 15th, 2011 8:52:22 PM
Toregan is able to determine the gourds contain some sort of healing liquid. He gives some to Artrius, whose eyes flutter open for the first time in days shortly after the honey liquid moves down his throat. Still quite wounded and sore, Artrius inquires about the current status of the group and the groups current location. Artrius remembers some of what happened, but can offer no reason or historic context of such a thing having ever happened before. "The Teucri devices in Floating City and elsewhere are very powerful, I am at a lost as to what other power could cause such a malfunction." Artrius will test he new found strength by slowly getting to his feet. His knees buckle and he groans with new found pain, but he does eventually gain a standing position. Artrius holds up a hand and deflects any additional effort at using another gourd. "I am well enough to walk, but could not assist in our defence even at full strength. You all look to have been on the recieving end of much and are far more skilled than I. My survival continues to be in your hands. the healthier those hands are, the better." he adds the last bit with a wink and easy smile, though it is cut short by a cough and another wave of pain.
The elf also regains consciousness upon recieving the drought. He does not speak, but simply, slowly gets to his own feet. His face is a blank expression and he appears simply ready to be lead where ever the group chooses to lead him.
ooc all previously lost equipment was in the bundle, so any weapon or other item in anyone's hand that was dropped at the ambush is yours once again the gourds each contain a CLW potion cast at 3rd level thus bestowing 1d8+3
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 2/13 Friday December 16th, 2011 1:36:21 PM
Leonan doesn't seem much better off than the zombie-like elf. Only the hope of getting back to civilization keeps Leonan going at this point, and if that were to be lost, his sanity would be sure to follow.
In other words, Leonan appears simply ready to be lead where ever the group chooses to lead him.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 Friday December 16th, 2011 4:34:43 PM
Finally free of his burden, Meranus walks beside Yngvar as the guide leads on. "Might I have another of those sticks? I need to replace the didgeridoo we used as firewood."
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 6/11 d20+7=15 ; Friday December 16th, 2011 6:03:04 PM
Tel leaves the potions to those that need them most and tags along as the party starts to move. "Not to be pessimistic, I mean after seeing the condition you all were in." he hesitates as he scans the canopy as if hearing something, before continuing. "Do any of you know where we are going?"
(OOC: Looking for anything that wants to eat us... perception +7)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin (Exhausted) AC 14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/11 d8+3=7 ; d8+5=11 ; Friday December 16th, 2011 7:27:46 PM
Toregan is significantly relieved when he sees the potions take effect and Artrius wakes. He Seems to be in fine spirits for the rest of the time he spends packing his gear. He leads the group out of the camp in a short time, Keeping his eye on Artrius' condition, as well as the condition of the elf they rescued. Not one to pass up a much needed recoup, Toregan does accept one of Tel's potions and drinks it, feeling much of his strength return. "I would advise everyone to drink at least one gourd before we continue. If we get attacked, we should at least be prepared to fight back." As Tel voices his trepidation at whether or not the group is going the correct way, Toregan simply tries to dismiss the halfling's worry. "Don't worry. I've got the location locked in my head. I did a bit of scouting earlier."
Potion (1d8+3): 7 Perception: 11
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 2/10 Saturday December 17th, 2011 2:24:39 AM
Checking in.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 Saturday December 17th, 2011 9:49:03 AM
Can you draw a quick map?" asked Tel, turning to Toregan. "That way one of us can scout out a head a little ways. I don't think we an afford to be attacked right now." he adds as he looks at the rest of the walking wounded that makes up the party.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 d8+3=10 ; Monday December 19th, 2011 12:39:05 AM
Leonan drinks one gourd under Toregan's direction, leaving him with one remaining. He then just lingers around listlessly until the party continues to their destination. He's trying not to relieve the horrors that have befallen them since the teleportal "malfunction", but the glassy far away stare reveals that the horrors still haunt him.
The Cthonia Jungle d8+3=4 ; Monday December 19th, 2011 9:28:13 AM
Under Toregan's direction, the group continues towards the mesa. Leonan drains one of the gourds and the physical benefits are impressive. However some wounds and the means of defeat are not physical and not so easily healed. The former squire falls in line plodding along, not even bothering to swat at the insects about his ears and neck any longer.
Toregan takes one of the potions offered by the newcomer Tel, and vitality and renewed vigor surge through him as well. With renew strength the ranger leads on. He advises the others drink at least one ofthe gourds
Tel asks about a quick map, his last guide to the mesa died and well it would be nice to know where the mesa is relative to their current location. Toregan can easily direct Tel and point out a glimpse of the mesa in question early on in the hike.
With no one else interested in the healing liquids of the gourds, Artrius drains the other that Tel declined. "Praise Alemi, that feels better." While still covered in bruises, the Wayfarer spirits and movements are certainly much improved.
Meranus asks for and is given the large staff like stick he was carrying
The elf falls in line behind Henrix. he steps plodding, yet purposeful. His gaze glassed over in much the same way as Leonan. Like the former squire, it is almost as if he is not even aware of his surroundings.
The group marches, hours pass, the heat and humidity rise and in the early afternoon a torrent of water spills from the skies above. Visibility drops to a few mere feet and it becomes necessary to shout in order to be heard
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 2/8 Monday December 19th, 2011 1:25:45 PM
Yngvar doesn't seem to notice when Meranus takes one of the poles he has been dragging along since their escape from the kobolds. He knows that all he can do at this point is continue on, just one more step...
just one more step...
just one more step...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin (Exhausted) AC 14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/11 d20+5=25 ; Monday December 19th, 2011 5:57:33 PM
Toregan tries to keep the group together while pressing on through the torrential downpour. "Gods not again!" Toregan shouts out. "Keep close! We just need to get a little further!" Survival (+5): 25 (Just in case)
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 d8+3=4 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2011 1:17:39 AM
With the coming of the rain, Henrix pulls out one of his gourds and clumsily drinks it, spilling a few precious drops into the grass and weakening its effect (4 points of healing). His groan is drowned out by the sound of the rain and the sloshing of his mud-soaked shoes as he plods on behind the person in front of him. He has long since given up on his liberal use of cantrips to clean his clothing and has resigned himself to the muck.
Heckle swoops down and maneuvers himself into the folds of the wizard's cloak, where he can remain warm. Fortunately, nothing can be seen nor heard from the annoying creature except for the occasional beady eye peeking out of the cloak.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 Tuesday December 20th, 2011 10:34:10 AM
Leonan mentally takes inventory of their options.
1) Wander Aimlessly Through the Jungle 2) Stop and Let the Jungle Take Them 3) Head for the Mesa
As much as Leonan would like to just give up, it seems that Toregan has enough survival instinct to keep them moving. As the plod through the jungle, Leonan goes over recent events.
Was persuaded into accepting an insulting business deal. Got beaten nearly to death by gangsters. Nearly died in a magical disaster. Ended up lost in a murderous sentient jungle. Nearly eaten by prehistoric vermin. Overwhelmed by alchemical weapon wielding stealth-monk midget lizard folk. Woke up in a cage with two half-eaten fellow prisoners. Couldn't take both the prisoners -- had to murder one in cold blood to keep him from suffering more. Was "rescued" by a stealth-monk midget lizard man with different colored scales. Bumped into a halfling who seems even more clueless than the rest of them. Caught in a rain storm.
Well, at least this rain storm seems to be the least of their worries, all things considered. Leonan keeps his feet moving by focusing on getting out of the jungle and putting this whole "adventuring career" behind him once and for all.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 Tuesday December 20th, 2011 8:03:02 PM
Tel acknowledged the short glimpse of the plateau as they traveled, twirling his sling staff as they went. When the rain started he let out a short, but vehement halfling curse as he pulled his traveling cloak tighter around him. Trudging along he took note of his fellow travelers and shook his head, wondering exactly what the fates had thrown him into..
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 Wednesday December 21st, 2011 2:43:45 AM
(Checking in)
The Cthonia Jungle d20+12=22 ; d20+10=15 ; Wednesday December 21st, 2011 7:10:00 AM
Toregan urges the party forward and manages to keep them together. The rain has seased from its initial rate to a steady hard warm rain. Visibility extends to about 60 feet though the banging of water off broad leaves makes shouting still a neccessity. What appears to be an easier trail opens to the left, but the ranger keeps to the more difficult terrain and pushes even further right with the group. The mesa was not far and the group was moving slightly uphill, two maybe three more hours at this snails pace in the rain. "Should we not take what seems like a trail just over there!" Artrius shouts over the thundering rain. In the moments it takes the sound to reach Toregan and for him to turn to answer, the jungle of Cthonia supplies it better than anything he could have said.
A flash flood rips down the 'trail', an instant literal river Another appears further to right making the party travelling on the only real safe section of jungle floor.
Perception DC 22 Highlight to display spoiler: { Sharp eyes spy a trio of halfling sized birds just on the other side of the 'river' to the party's right. Like small ostrich with a reptillian head they have certainly spotted the group. One stands to regard the party for a moment, than bobs and nods to its partner and the pair split up disappearing further into the foliage and rain.}
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 2/8 Wednesday December 21st, 2011 2:57:35 PM just one more step...
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 d20+2=11 ; Wednesday December 21st, 2011 9:18:33 PM
Meranus shrugs and walks over to the torrent, an empty waterskin in his hand.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin (Exhausted) AC 14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/11 d20+5=9 ; Wednesday December 21st, 2011 9:27:36 PM
Toregan watches as his instincts prove to be correct. "And that is why we take the higher ground," he shouts back to Artrius. "We should only be two, maybe three hours away from the mesa." He pushes on with everyone else, eager to have some decent shelter. Perception (+5): 9
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 d20+7=26 ; Wednesday December 21st, 2011 9:31:55 PM
Tel quickly looks around high ground just in case and spots the three birds split off from each other.
"That might be trouble..." he tells Toregan, pointing to where the birds stood.
perception +7
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 d20+5=8 ; d20+6=21 ; Thursday December 22nd, 2011 1:00:36 AM
Henrix is busy comforting himself with thoughts about the thermodynamic nature of the universe and its interaction with magic when Artrius's shout pierces his concentration. He yawns hugely as Toregan is quickly proven to have chosen the correct path, then continues to plod on, following the ranger and noting with a combination of elation and dread that they are beginning to go uphill. Heckle is visible on occasion, poking his petulant beak from beneath the folds of the wizard's cloak.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 d20=8 ; Thursday December 22nd, 2011 1:27:48 AM
Leonan places one of his boots forward, then shifts his weight in that direction, lifting his rearward boot and placing that forward. Repeat.
He has no idea what Tel is talking about, but doesn't think it really matters. "That might be trouble" is pretty much a good description of the WHOLE JUNGLE.
(I'm traveling. I will not be able to post on Friday, Monday, or Tuesday.)
The Cthonia Jungle Thursday December 22nd, 2011 10:28:40 AM
The party keeps moving with Tel spotting the bird creatures and givin his travelling companions a heads up on them. Meranus heads over to the fast moving stream with the intent of filling his water skin. The saturated ground near the fast water is far softer than the harder ground Toregan had been leading them along and Meranus's adds nearly 2000 pounds more weight than the ground can take. The ground gives away and falls into the raging torrent. Luckily the stream is not very large, about 4' across and perhaps 3' deep. Still it is a great deal of water and moving very fast.
Meranus acrobatics check DC 15 Success gives a +2 bonus to all other checks as you managed not to go prone upon hitting the water Athletics check DC 15 to escape 2 consecutive successes are required Each failure results in 1 point of non lethal damage
Tel Know nature Check DC 15 sucess Highlight to display spoiler: { the creatures are velociraptors}
ooC does anyone want to and or can substitute in for Leonan? if not I will move this request to the LnB to find a sub while Erik is out of pocket
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 d20+6=19 ; d20+8=9 ; Thursday December 22nd, 2011 4:14:37 PM
Meranus's feet find the muddy ground before the rest of him, and the deft and large minotaur manages to keep aright, going down to one knee to lower his center of gravity...but not much more than that.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 (1 subdual) Thursday December 22nd, 2011 4:45:56 PM
(fixing header)
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 d20+6=18 ; Thursday December 22nd, 2011 6:07:34 PM
Tel watches he surrounding jungle for the creatures, just in case as the others try to help Meranus.
"Those were Velociraptors. Meat eaters that work in packs...above average intelligence as fare as instinctual attackers." he continues to scan the surrounding jungle. "They could really be trouble! We need to move..quickly" He adds to the party in General.
Knowledge: Nature +6
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 Thursday December 22nd, 2011 6:36:03 PM
Henrix stands in the mud, sunken up past his ankles, struck with sudden indecision. He can't help Meranus and he can't do much against whatever creatures are after them. He readies an action to cast Mage Armor on himself should an enemy approach him.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin (Exhausted) AC 14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 1/11 d20=2 ; Thursday December 22nd, 2011 7:24:24 PM
Toregan looks back after hearing a splash and sees Meranus fall into the water and while he doesn't fall, he fails to make any progress. He rushes over to where Meranus fell and reaches out to him. (If he can reach) "Grab on!" Toregan yells.
(There are no athletics checks in Pathfinder. Those were introduced in 4e.) Aid Another for Meranus' next check to get out of the river (+?): 2
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 Friday December 23rd, 2011 12:02:12 AM Fixing header
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 2/8 Friday December 23rd, 2011 10:31:41 AM
[i]just one more ste-[/i
Yngvar blinks and swings his head around staring as Meranus drops into the water. It was but a moment before Yngvar's thoughts caught up to his body as it had already started moving forward.
Knowing he couldn't pull Meranus in himself, Yngvar drops to the ground and wraps his arms around the bamboo pole while digging his heels in and swinging the other end to Meranus.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 d20+7=16 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=24 ; Saturday December 24th, 2011 1:38:26 AM
Leonan hefts his shield to Henrix and then recklessly jumps in to help Meranus.
(I am going to assume its a swim check to help, and that since I am jumping in willingly that I don't fall prone. I should have the +2 bonus, but if I am wrong feel free to modify accordingly. I will roll 6 swim checks ... take as many as you need and leave the rest. If you need more, please feel free to roll.)
16, 20, 27, 10, 9, 24
(PS: posting on my nook via wifi)
The Cthonia Jungle Saturday December 24th, 2011 9:44:56 AM
Christmas break will post on Monday
thank you for the athletics correction.....SWIM checks for all in helping an Meranus of course
Jumping in needs Acrobatics check to maintain. I am going to use the first roll 8 Leonan gets +2 from dex. jumping in only requires a DC 10 to maintain footing so he is good.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+1=6 ; Saturday December 24th, 2011 6:38:25 PM So should I make that aid another check again? If so I got a 6. If not I got a 3. Great rolls huh?
The Cthonia Jungle Swim lessons round 2 Monday December 26th, 2011 9:21:02 PM
Meranus hits the water as Tel informs the group that the creatures he saw, the three nasty meat eating dinosaurs he saw are Velociraptors. Known for cunning, pack style hunting and gneral deadliness.
Most in the party have no hope in helping the large minotaur and they do what they can. Yngvar reaches out with one of the bamboo poles from a prone position while Leonan and Toregan leap into the fast moving water. Henrix begins looking about through the continuing rain for Tel's deadly dinosaurs.
Meranus struggles as does the pair of heroes in the fast moving water with him. While all three have managed to keep thier feet and get near the soft mud drop into the channel, all are having difficulty getting anyone out.
2 successful checks in a row DC 15 gets you out.....Players choice Climb or swim Toregan Meranus and Leonan all have the +2 circumstance bonus Failure results in 1 HP subdual damage
Leonan has aided Meranus providing an additional +2 and I am holding him in the water barring Meranus's success or lack thereof
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 Tuesday December 27th, 2011 1:24:04 AM
Checking in.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 (1 subdual) d20+8=28 ; Tuesday December 27th, 2011 1:54:35 AM
Meranus manages to keep his feet and start on his way out of the drink. (Nat 20 = swim 29 - I had thought you just meant to write acrobatics twice, Meranus's swim is 1 higher)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 2/8 Tuesday December 27th, 2011 11:04:04 AM "Grab the pole?!"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+3=20 ; d20+3=16 ; Tuesday December 27th, 2011 10:22:51 PM
Toregan grabs hold of Leonan, seeing that he has already helped out Meranus, and pulls him nearer to shore with him.
Aid Another on Leonan (Swim +1 accidentally included the bonus to being standing): 18 Swim Check (+3): 16
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 (1 subdual) d20+9=22 ; Wednesday December 28th, 2011 2:16:45 AM
checking in
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 d20+7=19 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=14 ; Wednesday December 28th, 2011 2:25:09 AM
Leonan continues helping the others up and himself out of the flash flood.
(I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be rolling. I think Climb or Swim, with a +2 circumstance bonus. So I'll roll a bunch of that. If I get a bonus from Toregan or something, you'll have to add that in post-production. Here are a handful more rolls, use them at your leisure, or not at all!)
(19, 21, 22, 24, 14)
The Cthonia Jungle Wednesday December 28th, 2011 8:30:10 AM
The group manages to get Meranus out of the water. The rain continues and after a short breather, the party makes ready to head towards the mesa. Toregan assumes is position in the lead and the party falls in behind him. Artius shakes his head slightly, but keeps any verbal comments to himself and with a sweep of his hand over his head he readies to lead the elf. A few quite stesps into the renewed journey and Artius speaks up, "Does anyone have a spare weapon. A hammer, or short sword or something i could borrow. I mentioned earlier that I am no warrior, but I do think now I would like to have one."
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 Wednesday December 28th, 2011 12:59:23 PM
I have an extra Short sword... would be little more of a dagger to a Bigg." interjects Tel as he continues to scan the surrounding jungle. "reaching in to his backpack he withdraws an exquisite halfling sized short sword. Turning to Artius. "It's better than nothing." he adds
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+5=11 ; Wednesday December 28th, 2011 1:41:18 PM
Keeping an eye on the surrounding area, Toregan takes out a black dagger and his handaxe. "I've got a dagger or a handaxe you could use. if you'd like. Now Tel, you said that you saw some beasts near us? Velociraptors, right? Just how smart are they? Could they set up an ambush?"
Perception (+5): 11
[DM interjection: Tel answers in the affirmative. The creatures are smart enough to use such tactics]
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 d20+8=21 ; d20-1=13 ; Wednesday December 28th, 2011 4:57:21 PM
Henrix Know: Nature (for the velociraptors): 21 Heckle aids another with a 13, bringing Henrix's roll to a 23
Henrix snaps back to reality and shakes himself, shuddering in the cold. He and his raven whisper to each other, quietly discussing what they know of velociraptors. If they know anything more than Tel, Heckle will announce the knowledge to the party, likely in a humorous or obnoxious fashion. The pair will then continue to follow the group silently, careful to keep at least one other person between them and the jungle in all directions.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 (1 subdual) Wednesday December 28th, 2011 9:12:39 PM
As he shakes himself dry, Meranus sneers at the ranger. "Your gods gave you two fine arms and two fine legs, even if they are a bit on the small side. Don't debase yourself with those...instruments."
The Cthonia Jungle Thursday December 29th, 2011 6:21:00 PM
Tel and Henrix can and do both confirm that Raptors such as the ones spotted moving along the party's right flank and now lie ahead of them, do indeed use such tactics as ambushes. The group stands about. Artrius accepts the handaxe from Toregan and thanks him as well as Tel for the offered weapon. He takes a few measured swings with it to get a feel of the weapon in his hand when he arches an eyebrow at the minotaur and his voice takes on a bit of an edge and he snaps back at Meranus.
"Yes, Domi did indeed, but he also saw fit to give me a brain. The dinosaurs looking to eat us have talons and teeth and only a fool would purposefully enter a fight less armed than his opponent. I am no fool." Looking a bit annoyed, Artrius turns to Toregan, who seems to be the leader of the party and traises his hands slightly to either side. "So what is the plan? Tell me you have something in mind beyond fleeing as they eat the minotaur and gnome?"
The rain continues, the jungle is relatively quite saved the gentle warm rain on great broad leaves and the fast moving stream on either side of the party about 20' each direction. The velociraptors are nowhere to be seen or heard.
The elf still merely stands with a vacant stare and a body that looks as if a strong wind would be the end of him.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 Thursday December 29th, 2011 10:20:17 PM
Tel started to say something to the huge Minotaur, but stopped as Artrius chimed in.
"Either way, we need to be ready." added Tel. "How far are we from the Plateau?
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 Friday December 30th, 2011 2:10:06 AM
Leonan doesn't bother drying off, the rain soaked him to the bone long before he jumped into the water. He spends a moment acquiring his shield back from Henrix, and slings it, drawing his sword next.
Leonan examines the tactical situation for a moment. Then he shrugs a bit.
"I'll be protecting the elf -- I have a feeling they're here for him. He's walking wounded, and they're hungry for what they think is going to be an easy snack. We didn't rescue him from those gods forsaken cannibals to have him eaten alive by a pack of lizard-birds. Over my dead body."
Leonan stays near the elf, trying to keep himself between the elf and any potential danger that they spot.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 2/15 (1 subdual) Friday December 30th, 2011 3:38:49 AM "If you were using that brain, little man, you would be finding a way around the ambush. Those beasts are mindless and incapable of honor; their challenge needs not be met. If they're on our path, let's change the path."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 Friday December 30th, 2011 12:17:19 PM
Toregan looks around for any possible route, but sees none, barring the rushing streams beside them and the obvious ambush ahead of them. "Well our plan has always been to get to the CTP. We've just been delayed. Should only be a few more hours till we get there." Turning to Meranus he shakes his head slightly. "Unfortunately, that is the only path unless we are to risk the rivers. It also means that the path clears up ahead. And beasts are never mindless. The fact that these ones are that intelligent," Toregan lets a grin break through on his face, "That is the very reason I came to this place. Now, I could try to appease them. I know a few tricks on how to deal with animals or I could just shoot them from over here and we will avoid an ambush. Thoughts?" As he talks he takes out his bow and nocks an arrow, .
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 Friday December 30th, 2011 1:12:43 PM
"You think that about these dinosaurs you end up being a mid day meal." interjects Tel to no one inparticular. "Toregan, you are taking point, right?" he adds, tightening his grip on his sling staff.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 Friday December 30th, 2011 10:00:20 PM
Henrix listens to the conversation intently, terrified of the beasts but careful to remain relatively expressionless. He whispers a word to Heckle, who stretches briefly before taking wing and heading for the canopy, grumbling halfheartedly about rain. There, Heckle will follow the group from overhead and try to keep a lookout for the raptors. [Feel free to roll Perceptions for Heckle at +6 and for Henrix at +5.] Then the wizard draws a thin piece of cured leather from a hidden pouch and utters an incantation, casting Mage Armor on himself.
The Cthonia Jungle d20+5=11 ; Sunday January 1st, 2012 10:49:07 AM
Artrius looks up and down Meranus, "You're walking dead with a healing salve and I'm the one not using my brain." Artrius holds his hand out to Meranus, "If you're not using them hand them over and I will, or least give them to the elf there."
With the thought and assumption of an ambush imminent, the group pauses to consider thier options. Try an corss one of the fast moving streams and hope to avoid the ambush ahead or move into it knowing it is there and hopefully being able to spring it without being caught in it.
Heckle takes to the air as Henrix casts Mage Armor. Aside from the jungle and rain Heckle does not see any signs of the carnivours.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/15 d8+3=10 ; Sunday January 1st, 2012 9:56:00 PM "Healing salve... What are you.... What, these vials of liquid? They're salves, that you drink? Really?" The minotaur looks at one in his hand dubiously, then shrugs, pops the cap, and downs it. Meranus licks his lips and then looks at his body in surprise. "Oh! Yes! I've read about this. It's what you short ones call...liquid courage, yes? It's actually somewhat remarkable..."
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 Monday January 2nd, 2012 1:39:30 PM
Checking in.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+5=18 ; Monday January 2nd, 2012 11:21:01 PM "I'll take point. the rest of you keep an eye out and don't get flanked." Toregan then cautiously makes his way up the path, bow at the ready, being sure to take in all the details of the jungle that he can.
Perception (+5): 18 If this actually is going up against an ambush of raptors, then add +2 to that roll from my Favored Enemy bonus. Also Josh, that post is exactly what I would expect from Meranus. It made me lol.
The Cthonia Jungle d20+12=24 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 10:04:27 AM
Artrius looks a bit quizzical at Meranus's comment as if he is not understanding the minotaur. He opens his mouth a couple times, but words fail to come out. Finally he simply shakes his head and nods towards Toregan to continue on. Leonan stays in close guard to the elf with Artrius taking up a position a few paces back from there. Henrix has the rear.
With much of the group silent, the travails of the past few days possibly more than could be born weighing on them, Toregan takes point and moves slowly forward, Meranus directly behind him. Heckle remains aloft, flitting from branch to branch in the lowest part of the canopy about 70' overhead.
Toregan leads the group about 150' further down the trail, the rain has all but stopped, but the twin fast moving streams are still quite full. Ahead, about 40', a piece of something catches the hunters eye. In dark recesses of a monkeypod tree, a darker shadow shifts. Peering out over a thick root is a raptor. It regards the ranger for the breifest of moments and then its beak dips several times. Once, twice, seven times in all. The Raptor emits seven high toned chirps as it leaps from its hiding place and moves away from the group, further down the trail and out of sight.
The entire party gets a good view of the raptor as it flees, It is about the sized of a halfling with feathers about the head and its arms. The rest is covered in green and brown speckled scales. Even when the raptor moves, it is very difficult to follow. That Toregan noticed it in the first place is a miracle.
The jungle is quiet, the party stands in a single file line. Toregan, Meranus, Tel, Leonan, the elf, Artrius and Henrix. 20' to either side is a fast moving 4-5 foot wide stream. 40' ahead and to the right by the stream, is a large monkeypod tree where the raptor emerged. The root system of the tree is 15' across.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 8/11 d20+5=8 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 10:15:10 AM
Toregan watches confusedly as the creature was seeming bobbing its head like an idiot until the same number of screeches came after. "I think it just counted how many of us there. And then told the rest of its pack. Which could mean they won't try anything, but I doubt it. Keep your eyes peeled." Toregan continues to move forward, continuing his ever present vigilance against any hidden threats. Perception (+5): 8
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 d20=18 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 12:02:26 PM
Leonan keeps his eyes "peeled" as they continue on.
(Perception 18)
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 d20+5=8 ; d20+6=8 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 3:59:59 PM
Henrix is visibly shaken by the incident with the raptor. He has plenty of experience with books... and even city streets... but the jungle is another thing altogether. Practical field experience is always superior to theory, he tells himself, closing his eyes for a moment and taking a few calming breaths. He quickly regains his composure and huddles as close as he can to the next person in line (which happens to be Artrius) as the group continues. Meanwhile, Heckle continues following from above, though he is distracted by a tiny flying colorful insect...
[Both got Perception = 8.]
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 4:27:37 PM
edit: Actually, Henrix's Perception is a +3 when Heckle is not within arm's reach.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/15 Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 6:33:15 PM
Meranus continues on, privately marveling at the substance. "And to think, it sounded like they were just talking about being drunk...."
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 d20+7=25 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 8:24:58 PM
"I'll take the rear." adds Tel, "Hopefully if we are attacked from that way I'll see them before they see me."he adjust the grip on his sling staff as he lets the party pass, moving in behind Henrix.
Perception +7 (Add +2 if its a dinosaur)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 2/8 Wednesday January 4th, 2012 10:04:19 AM If it was counting, it doesn't do it too well... Yngvar laughs, and continues to walk in Meranus shadow.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 2/8 Wednesday January 4th, 2012 10:05:18 AM
[ooc]doh, wish i had edit ability on my posts... gave wrong char name[/ooc]
[DM done :)]
The Cthonia Jungle Raptor Attack Round 1 d20+3=7 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=18 ; d20=12 ; d20=6 ; d6=3 ; d4=4 ; d20+2=12 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2012 9:03:05 PM
The group continues forward and with each shaking step in front of him, Henrix can see that Artrius is expecting is die horribly at any moment. Mumbling to himself about dinosaurs that count and how in the shadow realm he ended up in such a predicament. Over 100 trips to the Post and now this, to be eaten alive. The group files past the tree, and as the seventh member passes, the raptors strike.
The first comes from the roots and dark are of the monkeypod tree. It leaps at the screaming Artirus. But miraculously as the man flails the hand axe before him, the creature misses with its talons.
The second lunges from a concealing tree nearly 60' in front of Toregan. It charges closing rapidly, leaping the last 5' into him. Razor sharp talons, teeth and claws tear at Toregan. [Hit AC 9/23/18/12/6 2 hits Dmg 7
Artrius swings the hand axe as he backs away screaming for his life. The axe passes harmlessly past the Raptor
Party is in a single file line Toregan, Meranus, Yngvar, Tel, Leonan, the elf, Artrius and Henrix The area is 40' wide
map includes player posted movements through Yngvar....posted after thier actions to be used going forward
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+7=8 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2012 9:16:25 PM
Toregan nearly passes out from the pain, but keeps on his feet determined to kill these stalking beasts and to finnally get to their destination. Taking a few steps back, Toregan aims an arrow at the raptor, but his pain caused him to overlook a root sticking out of the ground, which he promptly stumbles over, making his shot go wide. 5 ft step away from the raptor Attack (+5+2 from favored enemy): 8 (Nat 1)
The dice roller seems to love giving Toregan ones. always at 1 health, starting to get more 1s on d20s...... not looking so good.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 12/13 d20+4=20 ; d8+4=10 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2012 9:57:21 PM
Leonan moves to engage the one near Artrius. He shouts sharply to the Elf. "Stay close!"
He strikes with his sword, using his combat expertise to remain an evasive target in case any other monsters try to get a piece of him.
(Combat Expertise gives +1 additional dodge bonus to AC for a total of 22) (20 to hit. 10 damage)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 d20+5=21 ; d8+4=10 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2012 10:55:07 PM
Meranus spins around Toregan and the attacker, looking for the best possible angle to get the lizard's attention. The minotaur drives a horn at the beast's back, between its thighs (Attack 19), as he roars, "RUN!"
(just realized Toregan isn't providing flanking anymore. So -2 to the hit mod and no D6 damage, dammit)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 Wednesday January 4th, 2012 10:56:07 PM (For 10 damage. It would help to mention that.) >_<
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 Wednesday January 4th, 2012 10:57:44 PM (Actually 12 damage, since it's 1.5x str. Wow. I've got to stop playing TOR before posting here)
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 d20+6=26 ; d6+1=4 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 8:27:32 AM
OOC: I had posted that Tel was moving to the rear of the line. Did this happen before the movement?
Tel whirls his staff which gives off a strange keen as he lets loose a bullet at the raptor attacking Artius.
(Sling Staff. +6 WOOHOO! 20! 4 dam X3 12 damage!)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 2/8 Thursday January 5th, 2012 12:02:57 PM
Belatedly noticing that Meranus is no longer in front of him, Yngvar looks about and seeing they are under yet another attack, he casts mage armor on himself and heads for the roots of the tree.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 d20-1=17 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+5=21 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 8:14:40 PM
Henrix circles around Leonan to keep the raptor at a distance. Then, for the second time during this jungle adventure, he utters a word and gestures powerfully, white light streaming from his fingertips. He reaches forward and softly taps the hilt of Leonan's sword, which shimmers briefly.
Meanwhile, Heckle gives a belated warning squawk from high above. His beady eyes scan the foliage for more enemies.
[Henrix takes a 5-foot step to L8 and then casts Magic Weapon on Leonan's longsword, granting him a +1 to attack and damage. Not sure if there's some kind of touch attack Henrix needs to make - if so, use the 17.
Henrix Perception = 8 and Heckle 20.
Do the raptors have reach? Does Henrix's casting provoke an AoO? If so, Henrix will not cast defensively, but if he takes damage his concentration check result is a 21 to maintain the spell.]
DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { Ongoing Effects: Prestidigitation on staff (1 hr, constantly renewed) Mage Armor on self (<1 hr) Spell-like Abilities: Telekinetic Fist: 7/7 Spells Prepared: Cantrips: Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1: Charm Person *school slot }
The Cthonia Jungle Raptor Attack Round 2 d20+6=13 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=20 ; d20=4 ; d20=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d4=3 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=18 ; d20=19 ; d20=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d4=2 ; d3=1 ; d20+2=21 ; d6+1=6 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 9:37:37 PM
Toregan steps ack and lets fly with an arrow, but the shot is too hurried and flies high. Meranus thrusts forward, goring the raptor with his horns causing the raptor to squawk angrily. Leonan moves to Artrius' aid and stabs the other Raptor Yngvar moves to find cover by the tree and casts a spell of protection Henrix casts a spell to enhance Leonan's blade and is able to touch the blade bestowing the magic Artrius misses with the hand axe Tel hurls a sling stone from his staff into the raptor on Artrius as well The elf looks about him but remains where he is for now.
The Raptor near Toregan gives a squawk and bobs its head and gives a loud call out to the right before darting in and trying to finish the ranger. The talons from the small raptor tear through Toregans thighs and it literally seems to climb the human and bite him across the shoulder. [Attack AC 17/15/20/4/3/ Dmg 10]
The other Raptor calls out in a high pitched shrill steps back from Leonan and continues to go after Artrius. Blood sprays from the panicked Wayfarer from multiple wounds as he cries out.
Artirius swings back the axe catching the raptor and grazing its chest. the Wayfarer then moves back hoping to get away from the thing.
OoC Tel: Criticals need to be confirmed by rolling agin to see if you hit the AC of the creature. If a crit is confirmed you roll the dmg dice multiple times. Sling Staff would be 3d6. i rolled your crit 13 which misses
To All a reminder. If a feat allows you to do something, mention it please.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP -9/11 (Dying) d100=50 ; d20+1=20 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 11:53:41 PM
Toregans, unable to avoid the raptor's onslaught, has his flesh torn asunder. He falls to the ground, his bleeding somewhat restrained by his armor.
(Er... ignore the d100 roll, I was using 3.5 rules for that.) Con check vs DC 20: 20! Success
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 12/13 d20+5=22 ; d8+5=10 ; Friday January 6th, 2012 10:55:31 AM
Leonan steps up to the raptor (5' step to L10), his sword now humming with ULTIMATE POWER.
"Thanks, Henrix."
He thrusts his shield forward just a bit, angled downward as he carefully weaves the blade around it -- a moderately artful display of combat prowess as he fights the diminutive but deceptively dangerous dinosaur.
(Combat expertise again this round. +1 dodge bonus, -1 to hit, already figured in) (Attacking the raptor (r2) with his sword) (22 to hit. 10 damage)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 2/8 Friday January 6th, 2012 11:37:10 AM
(OOC: I thought I had changed out my spell selection, but couldn't find a post on it, so let it be known that the next day will have Acid Splash replacing Prestidigitation)
Yngvar leans his pole against the tree and pulls out his crossbow, loading it while he crouches between two of the tree's roots.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 d20-2=0 ; d4=4 ; Friday January 6th, 2012 7:10:05 PM
Henrix silently acknowledges Leonan's thanks, wincing at the sound of rending flesh and the heavy squelch of Toregan landing in the mud. He turns from the squire and focuses his anger against the raptor who has just torn apart the de facto party leader... and misses horribly, overcompensating for Meranus as his mental attack harmlessly strikes a nearby tree.
[Henrix uses Telekinetic Fist against R1 (the one that attacked Toregan) and hits AC 0 for 4 damage. No movement.]
Highlight to display spoiler: { Ongoing Effects: Prestidigitation on staff (1 hr, constantly renewed) Mage Armor on self (<1 hr) Spell-like Abilities: Telekinetic Fist: 6/7 Spells Prepared: Cantrips: Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1: Charm Person *school slot }
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 d20+3=12 ; Friday January 6th, 2012 8:21:44 PM
Meranus again tries to attack, this time with less happy results.
The Cthonia Jungle Raptor Attack ended d20+24=41 ; d20+2=18 ; Sunday January 8th, 2012 5:13:11 PM
Toregan collapses in the mud, blood flowing from his many wounds and deep lacerations. Meranus tries to gore the Raptor, but t dodges aside Leonan skewers the Raptor before him, driving his sword deep into it. Yngvar pulls out and loads his cossbow Henrix sends a magical pulse but misses.
The Raptor hops a couple times as Toregan falls and seems to squeel with delight. that is until it sees the other raptor collapse after Leonan pulls his sword from its crumpling body. The Raptor hisses violently at Leonan, turns and withdraws to the west. Vaulting the 5 foot steam by nearly 15' more is quickly dissappears into the jungle.
Artius continues scareaming and falls onto the raptor severing the animals head with the axe in his hand.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 d8+3=4 ; Sunday January 8th, 2012 8:29:39 PM
Meranus looks at his fallen friend helplessly. He looks at the vial in his pack, and quickly kneels down by the ranger. It worked on the other small ones... are their subconsciousnesses really so over-developed? As the ranger remains laying there, Meranus angrily throws the empty vial into the river. Apparently not.
------- OoC: Meranus gives his other potion to Toregan, who heals 4 points, blast it.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 d8+3=5 ; Sunday January 8th, 2012 9:32:22 PM (Didn't know about rerolling 1s on healing. So now Toregan heals....5HP. Wow.)
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 d8+3=5 ; Sunday January 8th, 2012 11:30:29 PM
With the immediate threat gone, Henrix hurries over to Toregan and also draws his remaining salve, trickling the cool liquid down the fallen ranger's throat. Without the tracker, who knows how long we will be stuck in this damn jungle? As Toregan returns to consciousness, still covered in deep lacerations, Henrix manages a facial expression that could be classified as a warm smile. Then he turns toward where the raptor fled and watches intently, thinking. I really need to learn the art of healing...
Far above, Heckle continues to look out for enemies.
[Henrix uses his last salve, healing Toregan for 5 points.]
DM RobC: When you say Heckle is far above, how far above are we talking? A familiar can go as far as 1mile and still have contact with its master. I'm also assuming Heckle is circling the party
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=21 ; d8+5=9 ; Monday January 9th, 2012 1:16:52 AM
Leonan flicks his sword sharply with a twist of his wrist, causing the blood to run down the edge of the blade and splatter on the jungle floor. He moves between the elf and Atrius (to K9) and readies to step and attack anything that comes at them.
(readied attack: 21 to hit, 9 damage)
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 6/10 Monday January 9th, 2012 1:41:55 AM
[Not too high up... in the range of 100-300 ft... wherever he can find sufficient foliage to alight. He's not trying to hide (ie Henrix should be able to see him at all times), just to be a lookout.]
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Monday January 9th, 2012 11:10:22 AM
Toregan coughs a bit as the potion are poured down his throat, but his eyes do flutter open, and he sits up, putting a hand to his rent armor, wincing as he does. He looks around to find one raptor dead and the other gone. He lets out a short laugh as he gets up. "Well some hunter I turned out to be. Knew it was a trap, and was overconfident in my ability to detect it." He shakes his head dejectedly. "Well that's the last time I do that." Turning to Meranus and Henrix, he nods his head. "Thank you for the salves." He then picks up his bow, and goes over to Artrius and helps him up. "Sorry about the ambush. I was sure that we would be able to spot them. In any case that should be the last problem until we get to the Post."
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 Monday January 9th, 2012 5:58:16 PM
"Mistakes happen, even to the best of us." Adds Tel, as he moves up, still scanning the surrounding jungle. "Maybe if the two of us combine our abilities we might work a little better. I believe that we both have specialized experience with these beasts."
"Any other injuries?" he asks looking at the others.
The Cthonia Jungle Raptor Attack - over? (DM RobC) Monday January 9th, 2012 9:03:12 PM
One raptor seems to have made a successful escape, and can no longer be seen. A small trail of blood heads off to the west - the same direction as the raptor - and could be followed easily enough by those trained in such things.
Meranus and Henrix go to their fallen comrades side, plying him with the remaining healing salve. Toregan will live to fight again it seems. Tel and Yngvar stay alert for further trouble.
Artius still looks about frantically, both hands now gripping the axe tightly. Leonan shakes droplets of blood from his sword and readies himself for more battle.
Noises in the undergrowth ahead draw the parties attention, as you see a young human man come running down the path from the north towards the party - shield in one hand, warhammer in the other. The elf positions himself behind Leonan for protection.
Leonan ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: {You recognise Domi's symbol on the shield of the fast approaching man} Everyone else: Knowledge Religion check vs DC10. If you succeed: Highlight to display spoiler: {You recognise Domi's symbol on the shield of the fast approaching man}
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+3=10 ; Monday January 9th, 2012 10:13:07 PM
Toregan begins to ready his bow before he notices the insignia on the mans shield. He immediately recognizes it as the symbol of Domi, the god of courage. He lowers his weapon and calls for the others to do the same. "Hold your weapons! His shield bears the mark of Domi, god of courage. He is most likely an ally." He keeps his bow out and waits for the man to reach them.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Monday January 9th, 2012 10:13:41 PM
Knowledge Religion (+3): 10 sorry for forgetting this
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/17/11 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED Monday January 9th, 2012 10:38:52 PM
Running as fast as he can, Rexxan jumps over the brushes with his shield and hammer ready for battle. As he notices there are no raptors left, he says, "Are you guys ok? Is anyone injured? What happened here?"
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/17/11 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED Monday January 9th, 2012 10:46:10 PM That did not work very well. Lets see if this fixes it. And I forgot to describe him, so here it goes. Sorry!
Rexxan is a bearded, red-haired young man in his twenties. He wears a scalemail over his clothes, a wooden shield with Domi's Simbol, and a warhammer. He carries a backpack with a bedroll tied over it.
DM RobC: Header fixed :) Correct code is as follows: (BrunoT) [l i n k href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DNofDTmVsTAI_dmz0wyFjEwL49ThzyzaxxQWwEnzV20/edit"]Rexxan Illiek[/l i n k] AC 18/17/11 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 Monday January 9th, 2012 11:01:10 PM (That has happened to most of us, Bruno. Usually A DM will have mercy on us and change it, and then we don't have to worry the code for the rest of the game. Welcome.)
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Meranus looks at the newcomer with confusion. "Aren't all three answers self-evident?" And the minotaur walks past the newcomer, looking to see if the newcomer has any brighter companions.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 2/8 d20+5=25 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 10:46:11 AM
"A Domian? No, yes, where to start? A question for you, are you here on your god's bidding, or be you as lost as we?"
Yngvar manages a weak smile, his crossbow is resting across the top of a tree root that is also supporting Yngvar. His once pristine leathers are no coated with mud, dried blood, and splotches of various types of ichor, most not worth thinking about too hard. His woven hat hasn't fared any better, twigs poking out here and there with some of the weave fraying on one side, only a couple of the darts still stuck through the brim from that momentary brevity that was only, a couple of days earlier, though it seems a life time.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/13 Tuesday January 10th, 2012 11:19:36 AM
Leonan was happy enough to let the other party members handle the talking. He silently hoped that one of Domi's Bravest didn't stumble on them by accident but rather was part of an organized search party. I mean, the outpost people surely must have been expecting their arrival right? Someone must have known that something went terribly wrong.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Tuesday January 10th, 2012 4:46:04 PM
Toregan keeps his bow out and looks at the path of blood, letting the others do the talking. "Meranus must've done a good deal of damage to it. We could still hunt it down." Looking down at his wound ridden body he decides that they aren't in a good position to hunt this creature down. Instead he goes over to the corpse of the raptor that was felled, takes out his dagger and begins to cut away at the beast's hide. No sense in leaving good leather and meat behind.
DM's judgement on this one. What check should I make to skin and butcher a good portion of the raptor?
Description: Toregan is a human of a fair height and fair build. He has brown hair, brown eyes, and tan skin with a full scraggly beard. He sports three scars on the left side of his face, coming down at a 45 degree angle from his temple to his jaw, with one going over his left eyelid. His armor is covered in fresh blood and has a number of gashes torn through it. His weapons, A rapier and a black dagger, sport not a speck of rust, and his longbow is also well maintained with the exception of a number of notches on it.
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED d6=6 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 6:30:11 PM Thanks for fixing it, Rob!
"You guys are lost too? Well, maybe we can help each other? My guide was eaten by a dinosaur and the mercenaries I hired ran away into the jungle abandoning me. I see you need healing, so come closer and let Domi's light heal your wounds."
As soon as everyone is close enough, Rexxan will channel Domi's blessing in order to stop their bleeding and cure their wounds.
Awesome! Everyone add six hit points for your totals.
"So, where were you guys headed? What happened to your guide? Do you have a map?
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+8=20 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 7:08:40 PM
Henrix scrutinizes the man as he barrels toward them, suspicious that Heckle failed to warn him of the man's coming. His mistrust quickly turns to relief, though, as his wounds magically disappear. As way of thanks, he dips his head briefly. Otherwise, he remains motionless, expressionless, and pensive. Inwardly, he is fascinated. Three "guides" thus far have failed to properly transport groups of mercenaries to their intended location, which is by admission of our great host dangerous and in need of our defense, and whose very existence hangs on the word of a strange businessman... what have we gotten ourselves into? More importantly, how do we get ourselves out? Is this "trading post" really- ah, well, if all the "guides" used the same transportation magic, perhaps its creator sabotaged it or failed to properly draw the runes... Perhaps an odd-numbered layer was drawn clockwise...
[Know (Religion): 20. (success) Bruno (and Derek): Feel free to read the fluff down at the bottom of Henrix's character sheet.]
Highlight to display spoiler: { DMs Ongoing Effects: Prestidigitation on staff (1 hr, constantly renewed) Mage Armor on self (<1 hr) Magic Weapon on Leonan's longsword (<10 rounds) Spell-like Abilities: Telekinetic Fist: 6/7 Spells Prepared: Cantrips: Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1: Charm Person *school slot }
The Cthonia Jungle Raptor Attack - Meetings & Meat (DM RobC) Tuesday January 10th, 2012 8:53:18 PM Toregan prepares to attack, but quickly notices the mark of Domi - guardian and protector - and lowers his weapon, calling for others to do the same. Yngvar is quite the sight - his gear having seen better (and cleaner) days Leonan watches on in silence. Unneccessary noise may only attract further danger.
The man reveals himself to be Rexxan, a fellow traveller whose guides have recently been devoured by dinosaurs. Despite the attitude shown to him by Meranus, Rexxan does his best to heal the wounded party. Atrius and the elf both seem noticeably better.
The elf watches as Toregan goes to skin the raptor. "Please. Allow me" The elf takes the knife from Toregan and deftly goes to work skinning the raptor, cutting out some of its teeth, removing its claws and finally cutting what little meat he can from the animal. "It's not just the hide that has value on these creatures" he explains as he works "Most of these things can be traded". Finally two small piles remain - a pile of unusable remains, the other a neatly stacked pile of bloodied parts. "Do you have anything to put them in?". (48gp worth of raptor parts were recovered)
Henrix is curious as to why Heckle didn't alert him to the approaching man. His curiousity is felt by his familiar who descends and lands on a nearby branch. "I was just having a look over the tree tops. I can either fly below the trees and see if anything is nearby, or up high and see what's further away. I can't do both." the raven says with a hint of exasperation to his genius master "If it helps, I didn't notice anything nearby, and while I was up there I did see that big rock we're all heading towards. Looks like we'll reach it easily before it gets dark" The raven swoops down next to the raptor carcass and takes a few hops closer "Is anyone going to eat this?" he asks hopefully, looking to his master.
Everyone receives 636xp from surviving the raptor attack
------------- OOC: The party can attempt to take trophies/parts from any dinosaur kill. These will include hides, teeth, claws, and meat for food. The number and value of which will be determined by the ferocity of the creature, it's size, and the result of an applicable skill check such as Profession (Butcher, Tanner, or Trapper) or Survival.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 Wednesday January 11th, 2012 8:16:11 PM
Meranus returns and looks around. "Is there any reason we're not yet gone from here?"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Wednesday January 11th, 2012 8:25:16 PM
Toregan watches intently as the elf, who has previously just followed with a blank stare, expertly removes the valuable parts of the raptor. "You are quite skilled. Perhaps when we arrive at the CTP you could teach me a few things about these beasts. And yes, just put them in this." He holds out his backpack. Turning to Heckle he says, "Feel free to have some." Going over to the cleric, he hold out his hand to shake his hand. "Lucky for us you came when you did. We were in a poor spot. Your healing is most appreciated, Domi's faithful. You were also lucky to come upon us. We are near to the CTP and know the path. In fact, according to our wizard's companion there, We should be able to reach our destination before nightfall."
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED Wednesday January 11th, 2012 9:19:33 PM "I'm no expert but wouldn't all this blood attract more dinosaurs? Not that I wouldn't like to hit some scaly heads. We could even set up an ambush for them. I'm a little tired but I could use the exercise." Rexxan says this rotating his hammer arm stretching it. "Just give me a moment to patch you guys up and we'll be ready for action." Rexxan goes around and checks if everyone is combat-ready.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 Wednesday January 11th, 2012 9:25:14 PM
Leonan watches Heckle do what dark birds of that ilk do with corpses. Except Heckle can talk and is apparently a wizard's best magical buddy. It's kind of creepy. With that sharp pointy beak and those claws. Hey, in fact, there are a lot of similarities between those dinosaur monsters and a bird. Nah, its probably nothing.
Leonan also offers a slight, almost unnoticeable smile to Rexxan. He was raised to respect men of the faith (more than mercenaries like himself anyway, but that's an entirely different tale of self-loathing). For a moment, Leonan speculates that Rexxan's arrival at this time and place was arranged by Domi as a blessing -- but that thought quickly fades when he realizes that would mean that Domi was also responsible for getting Rexxan's guides eaten by dinosaurs and that doesn't seem a very favorably sort of thing to think about a god you were raised to honor.
Leonan peels his attention away from the new travel companion and back to the Elf, for whom he feels personally responsible. He moves to the Elf's side and wordlessly takes his position as the wounded hunter's (?) bodyguard -- for now anyway.
The Cthonia Jungle Raptor Attack - Decision Time (DM RobC) Wednesday January 11th, 2012 9:58:45 PM
Heckle helps himself to the raptors soft eyeballs, while the party decide what to do next.
Rexxan is anxious for a fight against the dinosaurs and suggests the party use the raptor blood for bait. Toregan seems inclined to make for the Trading Post sooner rather than later. A view shared by Meranus Leonan stays his silent self. Studying and assessing the party, and considering other implications.
What will the party be doing next? You suppose it is around noon - though it is hard to tell in such a dense jungle. Will the party try their luck with another fight, make their way to the outpost, or something else entirely?
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 Thursday January 12th, 2012 10:25:43 AM
Yngvar nods in appreciation as the wave of divine energy courses through him. He hasn't felt this good since this whole mess got started.
I'm for getting to the outpost first. We can decide on other actions after we have reported in.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 Thursday January 12th, 2012 11:17:09 AM "We're not hunting these monsters. Seriously. Don't forget. These are the small ones. They come in much bigger sizes. Let's go, before we find out just how big they come."
After a pause, Leonan added, "I'm through with this horrible place."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 Thursday January 12th, 2012 6:02:39 PM "Agreed," adds Meranus. "Let's get going."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Thursday January 12th, 2012 7:22:40 PM "Yes, lets keep moving. We should be fine if we keep following this path." Toregan takes point once more and leads the group onward.
Where's the Trading Post? - (DM RobC) Thursday January 12th, 2012 7:35:03 PM
The party continue their travel in a north westerly direction that soon becomes straight west. Heckle seems confident that is the direction the party should be heading and Henrix begins to feel a growing sense of curiosity from his companion the closer the party get to their destination. Though you hear noises from nearby bushes and calls simililar to that made of the raptor earlier, no more creatures are seen. By early afternoon the party finally emerges from the dense jungle.
This is the location where the Trading Post is supposed to be, however instead of a welcoming village full of star-struck maidens, you find yourselves staring up at the edge of a mountain. The sides of the mountain appear very steep - almost vertical in fact. The red and orange rocks contrast with the green jungle. It's amazing how close the jungle is to the mountain face. It's as if the trees grew and fought for every piece of land that they could take hold of.
Knowledge Geography or Nature vs DC10. Success: Highlight to display spoiler: {This isn't just a mountain. It's a mesa. They typically have a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. This one looks to be about 800ft to the summit}
The rain from earlier in the day has stopped, and though the patches of sky look clear from what you can see through the thinned jungle leaves, the wind has started to become cool.
There doesn't appear to be any immediate signs of danger. On the ground near where you stand are some scattered broken wooden boxes and crates.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+7=12 ; d20+5=14 ; Thursday January 12th, 2012 8:54:37 PM
Toregan looks up and make a few quick calculations before talking to the rest of the group. "This is definitely the mesa we've been trying to get to. The reason it looks like a mountain is because its over 800ft tall. There should be a way to get up along the side of it. now we just circle around the mesa looking for it. Artrius, do you know of anything like that?" Toregan examines the broken crates and boxes while talking Knowledge Geography (+7): 12 Perception (+5): 14
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+8=13 ; Thursday January 12th, 2012 9:48:54 PM
[Sorry about not posting before.]
Henrix snaps out of his reverie and beckons Heckle to his shoulder, thanking him for his dutiful report. He whispers to Heckle for a moment, informing the bird that he would prefer for him to stay within his sight and therefore underneath the canopy. Heckle then chows down on raptor eyeball while Henrix pointedly keeps his gaze away from the spectacle.
On his way back up to the trees, Heckle swoops low over Meranus, barely avoiding clipping the minotaur's horned head. "Oy, Fatty! You smell worse than that, that, uh revocloptor I just ate!" He ascends far out of Meranus's reach, snickering ["heckling"] in his way as he goes.
As they continue toward the trading post, Henrix considers his suspicions. Upon reaching the mesa, he decides to act upon them. He approaches Toregan, tapping him on the shoulder and indicating that the ranger look forward. Then, with an index finger, he reaches in front of Toregan and begins to draw shapes in the air, leaving behind streams of glimmering light which are multicolored and immobile. It takes him quite a while - at a rate of perhaps one or two words per round - but eventually it is clear to all who watch that he is literally writing in the air [using Prestidigitation]. His writing is neat, the cursive of a professional scribe. It takes him several minutes, but when he is finished, the message says:
"I have reservations regarding our destination. This voyage has been nothing if not mortally dangerous. Our mysterious employer's purposes for sending us here are vague and his description of our actual imperatives upon arrival at the present location was suspiciously and - perhaps intentionally - misconstrued. The very same night that we received the job, an arrogant gang attacked us in plain view of the public, then fled. Additionally, at least three mercenary groups, including our own, have failed to properly arrive at their intended destinations, ostensibly by mistake. However, given the unlikely possibility that all of the teleportation devices - of which there were presumably at least three - were dysfunctional by accident, I suspect foul play, though I do not know whether sabotage or setup. I do know that we are insufficiently informed about the location we are traveling to and about the consequences of arriving at said location. I would therefore suggest extreme caution."
When Toregan and the others have finished reading it, he waves his hand and the message disappears.
[Know (Nature): 13. (success)]
DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { By my reading of the Prestidigitation spell, this should be possible, but if for any reason you guys think it's too much, please say so - instead, Henrix will just communicate through Heckle. Ongoing Effects: Prestidigitation on staff/words in air (1 hr, constantly renewed) Spell-like Abilities: Telekinetic Fist: 6/7 Spells Prepared: Cantrips: Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1: Charm Person *school slot }
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED Thursday January 12th, 2012 10:14:50 PM "So this is the Trading Point? Where is the entrace?
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 Friday January 13th, 2012 3:32:45 AM
When even the small ones are confused about how to enter the small ones' towns and encampents, Meranus decides it's a perfect time to start replacing his didgeridoo. Leaning against one of the trees, he begins to carve the pole he's carrying.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Friday January 13th, 2012 8:05:36 AM "You raise some good points. But remember, our teleportation spell didn't malfunction so much as the spell was cast too early, catching Artrius in the border. The thugs were typical of the rougher gangs in the floating city I would think. I seem to remember that Mr.Bas well known. However, let us check with our newer companions to see if they actually were supposed to arrive here by teleportation, and if each of their spells malfunctioned." Turning to Tel and Rexxan, Toregan asks them if they also were to reach the CTP by teleportation and if the attempt failed.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 7/11 d20+7=26 ; Friday January 13th, 2012 10:31:43 AM
Tel remained focused and somewhat even standoffish as they made their trek to the Plateau, barley acknowledging the new arrival. He hadn't seen the attack coming either and that upset him more than anything else. When they arrived at the trading post, he looked up and around, trying to find the way up or a well worn path to the entrance then after being surprised by Toregan's question turned around with a shrug.
"Nope. Came by ship. I had a guide, got eaten shortly after we arrived, along with most of the remaining ships crew we had." he hopped up on a nearby boulder and crossed his arms. "Nothing supernatural about that incident." Looking to Rexxan and Henrix, "Doesn't the Mage and Priest have Art to get us to the top?"
Perception +7
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 11/11 Friday January 13th, 2012 10:32:27 AM
OOC: sorry forgot my healing update
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 Friday January 13th, 2012 12:15:07 PM "I hesitate to meddle in the affairs of wizards," Leonan added quietly. "But perhaps we could send the bird up to the top to make sure there's a village up there. And maybe ask for directions on how to get up there if there is? Forgive me if I am missing something obvious and wizardy that would make that course of action unwise."
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED Friday January 13th, 2012 4:34:23 PM "Hey! So we have something in common, Tel. Nice!... Just as his story, my guide turned into dino snack, may the gods rest his soul, and the other ones have probably had the same end, those cowards!" Rexxan says this in a joking tone. "Maybe we should just circle this mesa and look for any lifts?"
Where's the Trading Post? - (DM RobC) Friday January 13th, 2012 9:56:45 PM Rexxan looks at the mountainside. If there is an outpost in there, then logic says there should be a door.
Artrius watches as Henrix writes in the air and looks at the wizard with a quizzical look "You a mute or something?" Looking back to the party he continues "Toregan has the right of it. The outpost is up there. Well, that's where I remember it being anyway. Strange, where's the lift?"
Heckle nests atop a branch approximately 80ft above the party, with a clear view of the proceedings and out of Meranus's reach. Leonan suggests sending Heckle up top to look for the outpost - if it even exists.
Toregan and Tel notice what Artrius may have been referring to. A set of ropes hang from the cliff nearby to the right of where you stand - maybe 50ft off the ground. Approximately 400 feet up seemingly connected to the ropes is some sort of platform perched at an angle. You are fairly confident that you can see some humanoid figures atop it. They don't look to be in distress of any kind. In fact, it almost appears as if they have seen you too. After what appears to be an animated discussion, they go back to whatever it was they were doing. They are moving around the platform slowly doing something to it.
"Aye - that's the lift" Artrius confirms "Though why is it halfway? Now what?"
In the boxes you find a number of mundane items - some pitons, rope, hammers and nails. Judging by their position, it is likely they fell from the platform and smashed when they hit the ground.
Tel's keen eyes also notice broken twigs, crushed grass, and the kinds of signs one would expect to find along an unmarked trail. It heads to the left towards a set of hedges and bushes.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Friday January 13th, 2012 10:25:07 PM
Henrix affixes his more obnoxiously slow companions with a glowering look and a small sigh, but otherwise remains unperturbed by their lack of concern. Clearly, my superior intellect is better used elsewhere. However, the squire makes a good point. For a hired blade, he does perhaps have a decent head on his shoulders. I suppose that a sharp sword does not a dull mind make. Now, where is that bird...? He then tugs on a strap around his neck and unearths a whistle, which he blows once. When Heckle descends, the wizard will whisper him instructions to fly up to the top of the mesa to see what's there and then immediately report back.
At this point Henrix notices the lift, and stares at it blankly, deep in thought.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 Friday January 13th, 2012 11:28:21 PM Well this is an interesting turn of events. Of course expecting anything to be as expected is a waste of breath.
Where's the Trading Post? - (DM RobC) Friday January 13th, 2012 11:41:20 PM OOC: It will take Heckle around 5mins to reach the top
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Friday January 13th, 2012 11:56:49 PM
[Call it 6 mins, he likes to grumble. But Henrix will have him do it anyway, barring some kind of combat, at which point he'll just sit in the trees and scout as normal.]
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 11/11 d20+7=14 ; Saturday January 14th, 2012 10:40:42 AM
"I'll be back!" adds Tel as he skirts the mesa toward the hedges and bushes for a quick look.
Perception +7
OOC: There is a plataeu, here? LOL
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Saturday January 14th, 2012 12:55:53 PM
Toregan picks up and examines the tools and rope for age. If they are not obviously old, Toregan will point them out to Artrius. "Artrius, it looks like these crates fell from the lift. Maybe they were repairing it and their supplies fell?"
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED Saturday January 14th, 2012 1:46:03 PM
Rexxan shouts to the people over the mesa, "HELLO THERE! WE COME IN PEACE. WOULD YOU MIND LETTING US UP?"
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 Monday January 16th, 2012 2:02:33 PM "Alright, let's stay clear of the crash zone, people." Leonan tries to keep the others clear of the dropping stuff on their head zone in case the people in the lift are hostile -- or in case it falls. He also wishes he had a longbow or something -- not that he could hit crap with it, but it would be better than his javelins at any rate.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 12/15 d20+8=20 ; Monday January 16th, 2012 4:43:35 PM
Meranus sighs and looks at the climbing equipment. If it's still in good shape and good quality, Meranus will shrug out of his leathers and attempt to start climbing, using the trees to help as he starts. The mesa is high, but at the rate the party is going, climbing might just be the fastest way.
(Climb check 20 - 22 if climbing gear is MW)
Where's the Trading Post? - (DM RobC) d20+6=14 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+5=10 ; Monday January 16th, 2012 7:56:34 PM Heckle reluctantly begins his climb. Though Henrix can't communicate with his familiar at this range, he does stay in tune with the raven's emotions.
Meranus gathers the tools in a pile and examines them whilst Toregan tries to make a clear area lest anything else fall - intentionally or otherwise - from the platform. Only the rope seems to be in good condition. The rest looks used, but the quality seems sound. Meranus takes a piton and drives it into the mountainface to test that it will support his weight. A capable climber, he is confident he could reach the top by nightfall.
Yngvar decides not to expect anything, and to take the world as it comes.
Tel's examination of the bushes, meanwhile, proves more fruitful. He discover a trail cut into the side of the mesa. It is old, appears to be partially collapsed in places, and seems to rise curving around the circumference of the plateau. It is a switchback trail and impossible to see where it goes or if it continues all the way to the top.
Rexxan tries to get the attention of the humanoids above, but either they can't hear him or they are ignoring him. They seem to be waving at something and then can no longer be seen.
Henrix then feels an overwhelming sense of terror and panic from his familiar. Heckle cannot be seen in the sky anymore, but his emotions are clear. Looking up you finally see a small black dot getting larger and larger. Heckle is in a dive - straight down towards you. It looks to be controlled. He pulls up at the last moment to land behind Henrix"Big... birds!" the raven pants "Next time... you fly!"
Once he regains his breath, Heckle explains as best he can "I was flying up, minding my own business. Saw a trail and a big nest nearby too. Anyway, I'm flying higher and higher - the guys on that bit of wood started waving at me, and then started to run away. I couldn't work it out, so I kept going. Next thing, I see these two huge birds coming straight at me - bigger than cow man there" he says looking at Meranus. "One tried to eat me! After that, I just dived. I can't see them anymore though"(Attack vs AC14: 10 = Miss))
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 11/11 Monday January 16th, 2012 8:48:46 PM
Tel moves from the bushes and rejoins the party. "There appears to be a switchback trail cut into the Plateau over there, It might be collapsed in some areas, but at least appears to head up." He Looks up at the ascending platform.
"We can wait for the platform to come down or head up the trail. I vote for the trail." he adds as he shoulders his backpack.
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED Monday January 16th, 2012 9:05:18 PM
After hearing the crow, Rexxan says, "Then those people over there might be in trouble. Hurry, lets get this trail Tel spoke of."
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Monday January 16th, 2012 9:07:44 PM
[Not sure if it was a touch attack, but Heckle should have AC 15, with Touch 14 and FF 13.]
Henrix bends down, allowing Heckle to hop onto his shoulder. The raven glares around with beady eyes as the red-haired mage pauses to consider the report. Then he whispers to Heckle... "Thank you for your help. I will not send you up there again. Now... the men on the platform... what were they saying? They saw you for what you are, and ran away? They were on a platform... where could they have gone? And those birds... did they look anything like the raptors we fought earlier?"
Where's the Trading Post? - (DM RobC) Monday January 16th, 2012 9:40:25 PM OOC: No dramas. AC15 was still a miss. The other rolls in my post were perception rolls: Heckle, and the two "birds"
Heckle stays perched on Henrix's shoulder. "The men were saying things like 'shoo' and 'get away'. I didn't think I was that scary, but they started freaking out. Then just started climbing a rope ladder really quickly. " Heckle takes a moment to clean under his wing "Raptors? You mean those chicken things from earlier? Nah, these ones were really big and flying. And they didn't have any feathers, it was just skin - like a lizard or something"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Monday January 16th, 2012 11:55:28 PM
Toregam listen intently to the crow as it explains the situation of the lift and a new group of enemies. "Heckle you've done enough I think we can let you rest. In any event, It mean that the lift probably is broken, and we'll need to take the trail or climb." Toregan looks up at the cliff side and Meranus slowly scaling it. "I don't think I'll be able to make it all the way to the top if I climb. Meranus! We're going to try a trail that Tel and the bird found. Its probably the long way up, but safer than climbing." With that Toregan motions for Tel to lead the way.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 8:48:25 AM
Yngvar has been picking through the equipment, gathering the salvageable items into a pile, and then packing them for transport.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 10:45:24 AM
Leonan assists Yngvar and then follows Toregan and Tel up the path.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) d20+7=11 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2012 3:02:34 PM
Meranus climbs back down, dropping the last few feet. Rubbing his shoulder where it glanced against the cliff face, he says, "So you found it finally? Then let's go."
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 8:16:17 PM
Henrix likewise follows.
It's a long trail - (DM RobC) Tuesday January 17th, 2012 9:41:32 PM
The party decide that the trail will be the quickest, and probably safest, route to the top to reach the suspected trading post. The keen eyed Tel leads the party up the trail.
Heckle stays within arms reach of Henrix keen not to encounter any more big birds.
It is a relatively even slope that zig-zags along the south-eastern side of the mesa. As the party climbs higher, and can finally see above the treeline, you see something unexpected (to all bar Yngvar who has decided anything can be expected). An ocean to the south. The jungle and mesa stop short at what looks to be a sudden edge - a cliff perhaps?
The climb continues until Tel halts the party.
Ahead, a 15' section of the trail seems to be missing - fallen away to the ground below. The trail seems to continue on the other side, but this gap could be an issue.
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OOC: Feel free to have a look at the Cthonia map located here if you're curious where you might be
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED Wednesday January 18th, 2012 8:48:16 AM "I have a rope and a grappling hook. I don't think I can jump over this gap."
Rexxan looks up to see if he can throw his grappling hook thinking that it's best for him to climb it instead of jumping.
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[i]OOC: Rexxan would have to beat a DC 15 to jump it with a -4 due to his armor. But climbing a rope is DC 5 in this case. A roll of 6 would take him up.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Wednesday January 18th, 2012 1:31:37 PM You could take off your armor and pack it away. Takes some time, but gets rid of the negative.
Toregan takes in the sight of the ocean with amazement. That such a large body of water could exists almost seems impossible to one who has lived in the Great Prairie. However, he is yanked back to focus when Tel stops the party at the edge of the partially destroyed path. As Rexxan voices his idea, Toregan nods in approval. "If you can manage to secure the rope, its worth a shot."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) d20+8=13 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2012 6:11:18 PM "It's not worth it to me. I doubt your tiny rope will hold a Taur. A bridge, on the other hand..." Meranus takes the axe from his belt and starts chopping down a tree.
DM RobC: You are on a rocky path/trail ascending the side of the mountain. There are no trees nearby to chop down
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) Wednesday January 18th, 2012 8:42:22 PM But you said we just left the tree line. How long would it take to reach wood?
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 Wednesday January 18th, 2012 10:12:54 PM
Leonan assists with the rope and/or the bridge building as appropriate. He prefers the bridge idea, since otherwise they'll have to leave the mule behind.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Wednesday January 18th, 2012 11:25:06 PM
Henrix watches the proceedings, silently wishing he knew more advanced magicks that might aid the party.
It's a long trail - (DM RobC) d20+15=28 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2012 11:37:18 PM OOC: Sorry, Josh, I misinterpreted. I didn't realise you meant going back down for some trees.
Meranus quickly runs back down to the base of the mesa. Travel is so much faster without the little ones slowing him down. He looks for the nearest tree that could (a) provide wood that would support his weight, (b) be cut down with as little fuss as possible, and (c) hopefully not draw too much attention. Rather than chopping down an entire tree, the taur decides to simply lop off some of the branches that he can reach. With the branches under his arm, he also stops to grab the wooden remnants of the fallen crates that may aid in construction of his makeshift bridge.
Whilst Meranus has gone for wood, Rexxan readies his grappling hook and looks at the mountain above him. With the zig-zag pattern of the trail, it could be possible to catch the above section of trail with the hook and continue the journey from there. It looks to be around 30ft above you.
Atrius and the elf watch on in silence. Toregan and Leonan are ready to assist whoever requires it.
Heckle still sits atop Henrix's shoulder. "There! That's them!" Hundreds of feet above the party you see two large winged animals flying away from the mountain. Even from this distance you can tell they are very large.
Meranus returns without having even broken a sweat
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Skill checks required - take your pick... - To throw the grappling hook in the hopes of attaching it to the ledge above requires a ranged attack vs AC5 (with a -4 penalty on the throw due to distance). Once done, the climb check will be vs DC5 - To build a bridge will require a survival or relevant craft check. The level of success will determine the relevant strength of the bridge, and any acrobatics check that may be needed to traverse it - To jump the gap will require an acrobatics check vs DC15
It's a long trail - (DM RobC) Thursday January 19th, 2012 2:33:07 AM OOC: The rope would appear strong enough to support the weight of a taur for this short climb
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+5=15 ; d20+5=24 ; Thursday January 19th, 2012 11:11:55 AM
Toregan looks to where Heckle is motioning and begins to take out his bow, but stops when he notices that they aren't headed towards them. He moves over to Rexxan. "Let me try to hook it on that ledge." Assuming that Rexxan lets Toregan try, he launches the hook up, and secures it on the ledge. "That should hold nicely." Noticing Meranus heading back with resources for a bridge, he goes over to help the minotaur with his project. It would be prudent to have a backup plan, and a bridge would be useful if they needed to climb back down.
Throwing Grappling Hook (+5): 15 vs AC 9 Survival check (+5): 24
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 d20=20 ; Thursday January 19th, 2012 1:51:14 PM
Leonan assists as best as he is able to with the bridge construction project, while also keeping an eye on the flying monsters.
(miscellaneous d20 roll: 20)
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+5=25 ; d20+8=24 ; Thursday January 19th, 2012 2:49:14 PM
Henrix squints up at the giant birds, trying to determine what they are.
[Perception = 25, Know: Nature = 24.]
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 11/11 d20+7=14 ; d20+6=16 ; Thursday January 19th, 2012 6:34:57 PM
Those aren't birds, more than likely." states Tel. " But, none the less I think we need to hurry." he adds looking down the trail at the Taur and his construction project
(Perception +7 Nature +6)
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED d20-1=8 ; Thursday January 19th, 2012 9:53:25 PM
With Toregan's offer to throw the hook, Rexxan says "Sure, Toregan. Give it a swing." And with his success, he continues "Good one, Toregan!" Then Rexxan starts climbing the rope as fast as he can.
[Climb = 8]
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) d20+8=14 ; Thursday January 19th, 2012 10:40:40 PM
Meranus keeps working on the bridge. Hooves were not intended to dangle in the air. (craft: woodworking 14, 16 with Leonan's aid)
It's a long trail - (DM RobC) Thursday January 19th, 2012 11:05:26 PM Toregan twirls the grapping hook and rope, and casts it up. With his first throw he manages to secure the hook on the ledge above. A quick pull on the rope to test it, and it seems secure.
Once done, he then gives Meranus some assistance by constructing a makeshift bridge. Interlocked branches, a few planks of wood from the crates, and the rope found earlier all tie together nicely. In fact, the bridge is so secure, everyone can walk over it with ease. (OOC: Even with all sorts of difficulty modifiers applied, it still works out that no acrobatics check is needed. Nice survival roll there Toregan!)
Leonan expertly leads his pack mule across the bridge. The animal seems reluctant to follow, but your coaxing convinces it to follow (used your D20 roll for Handle Animal to guide the mule over the bridge)
Rexxan, however, shows off his prowess and starts climbing up the rope to the ledge above. He makes it in good time, and rests on the ledge while he awaits the rest of the party to join him.
Tel spots the birds in the sky, but at this distance he cannot be sure what they are.
Henrix looks at the "birds" indicated by Heckle. He is quick to deduce that they are not in fact birds, but pteranodons - large, flying, carnivorous reptiles. Fortunately they seem to be leaving the immediate area.
The group press on, continuing their upward journey. You guess you have made it to around 600ft now, and the view is quite clear. A lush green jungle, a calm blue ocean. If it weren't for the ever-present dangers, this land would be quite nice.
"Uh oh" says Heckle, the raven's eyes looking skyward. The pteranodons look to have returned back to the mesa. They don't seem to have spied the party, and instead continue their journey to the mesa. You have quite a clear view of them from this height - you guess only a few hundred feet away, maybe less? It is unclear whether they notice you or not, but they don't head towards the party.
"Phew" says Atrius with a smile of relief.
A small pebble drops from above onto his head.
A few stones then follow, falling around you.
The stones start getting larger.
A rockslide?!?
Make reflex saves vs DC12 quick to avoid getting hit!
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 8/8 d20+6=11 ; Thursday January 19th, 2012 11:09:34 PM Ow! Damn it to the nine hells! Can nothing go right in this accursed land?!
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 d20+2=16 ; d20+4=15 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 1:28:30 AM
Henrix admires Toregan's handiwork as he follows the party across the "bridge."
He and Heckle stare up at the pteranodons, paralyzed with fear. If a pair of man-sized land-based raptors could give the party trouble, then two giant flying dinosaurs would make of the party a quick snack. He looks down in surprise and manages to react in time to back against the side of the mesa and hold over himself and Heckle tent-like folds of his cloak, which absorb the impact of some of the smaller stones.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 d20+2=15 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 2:07:38 AM
Leonan attempts to not get hit by falling rocks!
(Result: 15)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) d20+5=14 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 3:52:48 AM "Oh....bother." The deft minotaur does manage to avoid the rocks, barely.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20+6=21 ; d20=6 ; d20+5=25 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 8:34:33 AM
Weaving and dodging around the rocks, Toregan manages to avoid the worst of the rockslide. He looks to make sure everyone is okay and not in danger. If they are, He will assist them in any way he can. If not, the he will look up and try to spot what caused the rockslide.
Reflex (+6): 21 Aid another? (+?): 6 Perception (+5): 25
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 11/11 d20+7=19 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+7=19 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 7:42:30 PM
After narrowing avoiding the falling rocks, Tel reaches for the rope and proceeds to climb, barely making it across due to his still frazzled state of narrowly becoming flattened by falling boulders. Once across he takes a position on a nearby boulder and tries to locate the flying birds once again.
Reflex (+7) Climb (+3) Perception (+7)
It's a long trail - (DM RobC) Friday January 20th, 2012 10:18:29 PM OOC: Awaiting save by Bruno/Rexxan
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED d20+2=18 ; d20+4=24 ; Saturday January 21st, 2012 10:24:59 AM Sorry about that. Had a small router problem yesterday.
Dodging the best he could, Rexxan avoids the falling rocks. "Wow, I'm starting to think they don't want us up there. We have to hurry!"
Rexxan packs his grapling hook and his rope while he looks up up to see if the rockslide was an accident or provoked by someone. Then he starts to run.
[Reflex +2] [Perception +4]
It's a long trail - (DM RobC) d8=7 ; Sunday January 22nd, 2012 10:43:36 PM OOC: No trouble at all
The party brace themselves against the mountainface as rocks rain down from above, but finding room for nine people in such a small space is tough. Toregan sees what is about to happen but is unable to react in time to save both himself and his friend. Yngvar is slow to react, and looks up to see what is coming as a large chunk of rock hits him squarely on the face and knocks him towards the edge of the trail Yngvar takes 7pts damage!.
Reflex save Yngvar to not fall off the edge - and anyone else who wants to try and help him!
Atrius and the elf remain huddled against the rockface.
Rexxan and Toregan catch signs of large leathery wings beating far up the mountainside. When the wings can no longer be seen, the rocks cease falling. Surely this is just a coincidence...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 d20=19 ; Monday January 23rd, 2012 12:12:52 AM
Having seen the intelligence of the native animals firsthand, Toregan understands the situation perfectly. "Damn those birds!" He rushes over to Ygnvar and tries to grab him and keep him from going over the edge. Aid another (+?): 19
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 1/8 d20+6=23 ; Monday January 23rd, 2012 1:30:21 PM
Staggering back with blood streaming from his broken nose, Yngvar realizes that he is balancing on the edge of the cliff just as his foot came down to find no more mountain under it. His arms were extended,waving back and forth frantically while trying to maintain his balance. Nipper, his familiar weasel, pops out from under his jacket pocket and scampers down the arm that was waving over the trail. This slight redistribution of weight was just enough to bring Yngvar back to the trail.
With his fingers grasping at air, Yngvar finally latches onto Toregan's outstretched hand and pulls himself to the mountainface.
"Than's"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) Monday January 23rd, 2012 4:15:36 PM "We should hurry. Obviously this mountainside is unstable. Hopefully the area the trading post is in will be more steady..."
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Monday January 23rd, 2012 7:30:03 PM
Aware of his own inability to help relative to his companions, Henrix halfheatedly reaches forward as he spots Yngvar's peril, stopping as he sees Toregan spring into action.
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED d6=6 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2012 11:23:39 AM Lets hurry! But first...
Rexxan raises his hands and, with a silent prayer to Domi, eyes closed, emanates a barelly visible wave of light healing everyone around him. Then he rushes forward as fast as he can.
OOC: this is just the second time I use this ability and it's the second 6. Awesome! He heals six hit points to everyone in 30ft of him. Possibly everyone. And I don't think I'm gonna be able to post again until next saturday. Business training, sorry guys.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) Tuesday January 24th, 2012 5:25:52 PM (Checking in)
The outpost - (DM RobC) Tuesday January 24th, 2012 8:39:36 PM Toregan reaches out and grabs hold of Yngvar helping to steady him and keep him from falling. Rexxan calls on Domi's blessing to heal Yngvar and does quite a good job of it yet again. This party seem to require assistance, perhaps Rexxan's path lies with them?
The party continue their ascent relatively easily. No more predators seem to be hunting the party for the time being, though you cannot shake the feeling that perhaps they are just waiting for an opportune moment.
When you reach the top of the trail you are standing on the eastern side of the mesa, and the sight is truly something to behold. To your east you can see the vast, lush green jungle below the mesa, with the occaisional small pocket of what look to be open, grassy fields. "Well, I'm not saying I'd like to build a summer home here, but the trees are actually quite lovely" notes the elf.
To the north-west you se the almost perfectly flat land atop the mesa. Copses of tress, thick brush with fields of wild, waist high grasses - you even note a couple of animals (antelope, perhaps?) grazing in the distance. To the west you can see the sun start to go down behind the mesa.
To the south east you notice a vast field of golden grain. A stony trail leads through the field and heads towards a large wooden structure. The fence of the outpost.
"At last" sighs Atrius.
The party, eager to finally reach their destination head towards the outpost. The palisade style fence is constructed of large wooden logs and appears capable of keeping most kinds of trouble out. You note manned towers rising above the corners of the square, fenced outpost. Watchtowers most likely. The large double gates to the outpost are open and you continue to walk towards them. Getting closer, you notice each man in the watchtower appears armed with a bow of some kind. Their weapons aren't pointed at you yet, but you certainly have been noticed by the men.
A dozen or so people stand inside the gated area. You notice most are holdings things such as clubs, pitchforks and the odd sword or two. They don't seem to be holding them threateningly, nor are they trying to hide them. A few start to backstep as the party approach. One man calls out as the party nears "State your business!"
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Tuesday January 24th, 2012 11:16:04 PM
"What about the ROUS's?" asks Heckle in a whiny voice.
Under his breath, Henrix responds, "Reptiles Of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist."
In his frustration and exhaustion, Henrix briefly considers charming whichever man appears to be in charge, but quickly decides against it for now.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 8:18:18 AM
Toregan, having safely led the party to the CTP is now thrust into his worst nightmare. Having to talk to strangers. He hangs at the back of the group for the first time since the beginning of their journey, uncomfortable with talking to the "guards".
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 1/8 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 10:42:00 AM
Yngvar turns and looks at Atrius, "it's all you buddy."
Yngvar looks around, a frown on his face as he takes in the palisade and watch towers. The palisade and watchtowers on top of a mesa with a very narrow, damaged trail up it. The palisade and towers that are not defensively placed along the edge of the mesa, or the top of the trail, but far enough back to allow an enemy to gain a foothold before laying siege.
Yngvar mutters low enough for his companions to hear him, "no wonder this place needs help, their security wouldn't keep toddlers out of cookie jars."
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 11/11 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 6:13:12 PM
Tel steps forward top in front of the tower. "I am Tel Longstride,.." he proclaims, sticking the point of the sling-staff into the ground defiantly. "...representing the Longstride Trading Company." he motions to the rest of the party. They have their own reasons to come here, but I vouch for them on behalf of my company's contract."
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 6:26:27 PM "I'll pay for a bath and a shave. Get me a damned hot bath and alert the barber!" Leonan booms as he strides past the welcoming committee.
"I'll fill you in on every sordid circumstance of our ill-fated arrival while I soak."
(Sorry for the unannounced absence. I had a bad stomach flu and just totally forgot to alert anyone here.)
The outpost - (DM RobC) Wednesday January 25th, 2012 10:43:36 PM "You're not going anywhere boy until we know what your intentions are" a stocky, older dwarf steps in front of Leonan, blocking his path. He holds an axe that appears very well used.
"Put it away Risca, before you hurt someone" Artrius speaks, stepping forward and placing a hand on Leonan's shoulder, lest the fighter do something rash "This is the group that Mr Randolph has hired. They're here to help"
The dwarf squints at Leonan but lowers his axe.
The onlookers start whispering amongst themselves as they inspect the group
"By the gods, Artrius, we were expecting you days ago!" a small well-dressed gnome who had been 'hiding' at the back of the group steps forward and goes to greet Artrius with a handshake "We had feared the worst"
The mood seems to change as the townsfolk relax and start asking questions. There is a growing sense of excitement...
"Are they here to stay, Pen?" "An adventuring group? Here to help us? About time!" "Do you think they can protect the trails?" "Better maps of the area would help too" "And the well. That water tastes foul!" "And don't forget about taking care of some of those bullies that keep coming around" "We need better security everywhere, not just in the town" "That big guy there -" pointing at Meranus " - looks like he could rip them in two with his bare hands" "I think that one -" pointing at Rexxan " - is cute. I wonder if he'd let me touch his warhammer?" "Keep it in your pants, Anna. I'll just be glad if someone can get the bleedin' lift fixed!" The last call is met by cheers from the crowd.
"People, people, please!" the gnome gestures for the group to calm down. "There will be plenty of time to go over such details. For the time being though, these people look like they could use some food and rest." he turns to address the party "Forgive the excitement, but you bring hope to us. My name is Penfold Pwent, but people just call me Pen" he goes to shake each persons hand. "I've been assigned to administer this outpost. Anything you need you just let me know. A room at the inn has been prepared for you all to share. We thought having one large room for you as a group would allow you more privacy, a kind of base of operations if you will. Please, please. Follow me"
As the townfolk disperse, you catch a beautiful blonde half-elf woman giving a wink to Rexxan as she skips away. The dwarf that had stepped in front of Leonan looks him up and down before slowly walking away.
The large gates of the outpost are shut behind you.
Pen leads the group through the outpost to the tavern "Haggard would you be so kind as to have Hope prepare a meal for our guests? Oh, and if you could open up a barrel of Bast's finest to help wash it down" Pen directs his request to the barkeep before turning back to the party. "Your room is upstairs if you would like to freshen up. Please join me back here for supper, and I would happy to give you a quick status report of the outpost before we turn in. Artrius, if you wouldn't mind, I would like a word as to why the blazes you are so late in arriving!" You sense the point to Artrius is said with humour and not ill-intent.
Artrius and Pen adjourn to a large table in the tavern.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 7/8 Thursday January 26th, 2012 2:08:00 PM
(OOC: I'd like a topo map of the mesa, town, the trail up the side of the mesa, and the lift.)
DM RobC: Maps already drawn up and will be provided once Pen has given you the run down :)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) Thursday January 26th, 2012 7:29:25 PM "Finally. Let's try some of this brewmaster's ale...." Meranus tries to find a chair that will support him; if he doesn't, he'll grumble about making a special trip down the mesa for materials and will kneel at the table.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Thursday January 26th, 2012 7:45:34 PM "I'm with you on that Meranus." He sits down at the table as well, grateful for the chance to relax.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 Thursday January 26th, 2012 8:31:06 PM
Leonan tries harder to get a bath and shave, not letting dwarves get in the way this time.
(Andrew) Henrix Sharpsword AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 11 -- HP 10/10 Thursday January 26th, 2012 9:52:21 PM
Henrix is not terribly pleased with the thought of sharing a room with his companions, but he is eager to sleep in a real bed without fear of being eaten by giant reptiles. He sinks into a chair by the end of the table.
Heckle remains outside, perched on the roof of the inn.
The outpost - (DM RobC) Friday January 27th, 2012 1:39:15 AM OOC: Awaiting posts from Rexxan and Tel
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Friday January 27th, 2012 4:23:16 PM Bruno (Rexxan) said he probably wouldn't be able to post until next Saturday in his last post. Just making sure you knew.
(Erik) Leonan Songsteel AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/13 Friday January 27th, 2012 8:54:02 PM
(Checking in.)
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 11/11 Friday January 27th, 2012 9:48:07 PM
Tel quickly ,moves away from the oncoming rush of humanity, intending to avoid being stepped on. Seeing the party being welcomed as the outposts future saviors, Tel sat his hands on his swords hilts and watched.
Once the party moves to the Inn, Tel takes a table near the corner and finally orders a decent meal and a large cup of ale.
The outpost - (DM RobC) Friday January 27th, 2012 11:41:06 PM DM post will come in a few hours. Just need to do some tallying and prep work first...
The outpost - (DM RobC) Saturday January 28th, 2012 1:24:33 AM OOC: Thanks for reminding me about Rexxan. He did send me an email and I'd completely forgotten about it. We'll have to see how he responds to the half-elf when he gets back
The chairs all seem a bit small for Meranus but fortunately a small table nearby looks just about right to double as a chair for him. He pulls it up to the table with ease, and then settles down awaiting the drinks.
Toregan too is keen to sample some fare, and joins the forming group at the table. Tel secures a seat at the corner of the table by the wall. Experience has taught him that it will be more difficult for anyone to sneak up on him this way.
Leonan takes a moment to excuse himself to freshen up. On the second level of the tavern you find the room that has been set aside for the party. You also find a communal washroom at each end of the floor. A beautiful young woman holds a door open for you, gesturing for you to enter. "I've readied a bath for you as requested sir, though you might want to make it brief" The woman smiles politely and leaves, heading back downstairs. The water in the bath appears hot. It also appears brown and smells quite bad. Your call if you still wish to bathe before reuniting with the party downstairs...
Artrius and the elf are no longer in the tavern. Pen mentions that they have gone to see the herbalist for some further aid to completely heal the elf.
The tavern keeper brings out a round of drinks - Lost Hall's Porter. The taste isn't the dilluted swill you'd expect from a backwater outpost. This dark beer is full flavoured and potent - obviously brewed by a professional. Large trays of food are placed in the middle of the table - fruits, vegetables, breads and cakes of various descriptions. No meat or dairy however.
Once all are seated at the table, Pen stands to address the group. "Thankyou all for coming here. I understand that the journey was not as smooth as planned but let us hope that the difficulties are behind us. To better times!" he holds his mug aloft as a toast before taking a small sip. "I will be brief. You no doubt would like some time to rest, and you will likely need it. You see, this is the third time an outpost has been established in Cthonia. The last two did not survive, and I fear we may be heading down the same path" he looks solemnly into his mug "You name it and we need it. Stable trade routes, better protection, why, even a means to come and go from here would be a start! Yes, the lift will be first thing to be addressed. Tomorrow I will give you a personal tour of my outpost. You will see that the people here are dedicated, and more than capable of turning this into a veritable hub for trade. All they require is a little assistance to get there. So please, rest tonight. There will be much to do in the morning. I'll leave you now to be with my family, but Haggard our tavern owner will be here to meet your needs through the night" Pen then goes to shake each persons hand before leaving "Oh and Haggard, be sure to send a bill for all food and drinks consumed by these travellers to my office. I will cover any expenses they may incur"
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Congratulation on your safe arrival at the outpost! All players are awarded 1910xp, which should put everyone at level 2! The next few days will be an introduction to the town to allow you time to update your character sheets
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 10/10 -- FATIGUED Sunday January 29th, 2012 5:17:23 PM OOC: I'm finally back from my trip. Had a little problem with my flight (canceled due to bad weather) and only got back today. To respond the beautiful half-elf Anna's flirt I first need to know if a Domi cleric is supposed to be chast (I don't know if this is right or not but the meaning is if he can engage in a "romantic" relationship).
"Ah! Finally a good place to rest! Rexxan rushes to the bath but stops as he notices the water condition. "Hmm, yeah I'll probably make it quick." He takes off his armor and washes "the important parts" with the help of a towel.
When he gets to the table, Rexxan is wearing only his traveling clothes after leaving his armor, weapons and traveling gear in their bedroom. And while sitting he says, "If I may, I'd like to suggest to address the water problem first. To my knowledge, water is more important than a lift to survive." In a lower voice he says, [b]"I'm very concerned if they are drinking this water."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 17 -- HP 1/11 Sunday January 29th, 2012 6:19:25 PM
Drinking slowly and savoring the flavorful beer, Toregan listens intently to Pen and carefully notes the points that need help at the outpost. Once Pen leaves and Rexxan suggests that the water be their priority, Toregan shakes his head. "Tainted water can be filtered and cleaned, and the fact that there is a brewmaster here means they won't lack for clean drinking water as he would know how to clean the water. However, the lift is what allows them to gather resources from the forest below. Seeing as the path we came up has broken for the time being, I agree with Pen. The lift should be first, but the water problem sounds like its a close second."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 4/14 Sunday January 29th, 2012 6:20:21 PM Edited header
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 Sunday January 29th, 2012 7:10:54 PM Editing again, just realized that I never added Rexxan's healing hit my HP
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