(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 8/14 Thursday May 3rd, 2012 9:54:13 AM
Toregan steps onto the lift, making sure his crossbow is loaded and prepped before scanning the area, preparing for another ambush.
(Using previous actions, just posting consent to plan)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 d20+4=14 ; d20+4=5 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 12:08:27 PM
Yngvar has no intention of staying below the mesa before it has any defensive measures and quickly finds himself a perch on the lift. He positions himself to watch the other side from Toregan and readies his own crossbow for any targets within 100'.
Perception +4=14 Crossbow +4=5
Good thing the crossbow is connected by a weapon cord, so he can recover if he drops it on the fumble...
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 d20+4=19 ; d8+6=11 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 5:14:29 PM
Meranus nervously takes his place on the platform, ready to grab Yngvar and the rope above should the contraption break. If he gets a clear look at the flying beasts as well, he'll attempt to shoo them away (by killing them. (19 to hit, 11 damage))
Up up and away Thursday May 3rd, 2012 9:53:20 PM
The command is given and the lift starts rising towards the mesa top at the same rate it descended, about 100' every 6 seconds. Tension is high, especially as the lift gains altitude, eyes and minds alike cannot help but to drift to the frayed rope and wait for disaster. There is also danger in the skies though and so the group is on watch up as well. The lift passes 200 then 300 and then 500'. The jungle falls away far below you and the canopy closes about the jungle floor masking everything beneath. Some small birds, parrots and such can be seen near the canopy top and above them a few raptor class birds drift. The larger Pterydons do not return. Possibly licking their wounds or having decided the well armed group is too hard a meal. Either way the ride to the summit is uneventful.
At the top Rexaan announces that he will be taking up pernament residence with Patterson. The close call with the Raptor has thrown into sharp focus what he feels he should be doing. The group will see to the physical well being of the Post and he will be seeing to the spiritual well being. When the group returns from any mission abroad, he will be more than happy to use his divine gifts to assist. Compensation at the groups discretion. With a firm handshake and smile, Rexaan heads to the Chapel...
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD21 - HP23/23 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 16 - HP18/18] Friday May 4th, 2012 10:12:46 AM
As Rexxan leaves, Ellie rolls her eyes "What's the bet Anna has something to do with this?" she asks noone in particular.
"Shall we go back down for the rest of the required wood? There's still plenty of daylight left, and I'd rather not leave the job half-done"
======= Spells in effect: Mage Armor Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 4-1 = 3
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Friday May 4th, 2012 11:22:46 AM
Yngvar bids Rexxan farewell before turning back towards the post gate. "I'm thinking Ellie has the right of it, let's get the rest of the wood up before night fall."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 Friday May 4th, 2012 3:39:22 PM "Once the rope is fixed. I don't care what sort of mystical trickster small ones built this thing; if the rope ain't fixed, it ain't gonna hold for long."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 8/14 Sunday May 6th, 2012 9:05:34 PM
Toregan gives Rexxan a firm handshake and wishes him good luck before heading back to the group. "I agree, but I think one more trip to get the rest of the wood we need won't be pushing it too much."
Last Load Sunday May 6th, 2012 9:08:07 PM
The wood is unloaded and Ellie and Yngvar both suggest they get back down and gather the rest. Meranus is in agreement as long as the rope is replaced on the lift. It takes about an hour for the old line to be removed and the new line secured.
Boarding the lift again, the group heads towards the jungle floor. Above, but fairly far away, the party spots a flock of 6 of the flying dinosaurs. Currently the group seems to be heading towards the coast on a route that will not take them too close to the party or the mesa.
Alert and wary the party arrives at the canopy level of the jungle without incident. Below they can see the evidence of the attack. The lift comes to a gentle rest at the ground....
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD21 - HP23/23 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 16 - HP18/18] d20+3=14 ; d20+7=16 ; Sunday May 6th, 2012 11:00:30 PM
Ellie is more alert this time around. Rather than relaxing by a tree she kneels by a rock, crossbow at the ready.
"Ok, lets do this quickly and get back up there. For all we know those birds circling us are attracting more things this way"
Stealth: 14, Perception: 16
======= Spells in effect: Mage Armor Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 4-1 = 3
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 d20+16=31 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=21 ; Monday May 7th, 2012 11:49:47 AM
With his familiar keeping watch, Yngvar sets to sharpening more stakes from the left over trimmings.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 d20+4=24 ; Monday May 7th, 2012 4:18:28 PM
Meranus just trudges up to the tree and cuts off the rest of the amount needed (Str check nat 20 = 24)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 8/14 d20+2=20 ; d20+6=7 ; Monday May 7th, 2012 9:09:58 PM
Toregan tries to help Meranus collect the wood in any way he can. He also tries to watch out for any dinos that come along.
Str check (+2): 20 Perception (+6): 7
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD21 - HP23/23 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 16 - HP18/18] Tuesday May 8th, 2012 12:19:23 AM
Rishka paws the ground. Her last meal ran away from her. That won't be happening again.
Last Load d20+17=34 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+17=30 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 7:47:46 AM
With Ellie, Nippers and Rishka keepin an eye out, Yngvar sets to creating more stakes and Meranus and Toregan begin loading the lift. About an hour into the last load and nearly at the end, Nippers spies movement in the jungle about 50' past Meranus and Toregan. The ranger and rogue are carrying the last of the wood to the lift. The movment is coming from two places...
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 d20+4=12 ; d8+1=4 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 11:14:46 AM
Alerted by his faithful companion, Yngvar drops the stake he was working on and picks up his readied crossbow. "Ware the woods!" Yngvar hisses loudly enough to warn the others.
"Toregan, Meranus, looks like two incoming, behind and to your left and right."
Yngvar readies to fire at any hostile creature that comes out of the foilage.
Swift: activate Arcane Strike Standard: fire crossbow hit AC 12, dam 4 move: reload
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD21 - HP23/23 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 16 - HP18/18] d20+7=8 ; d20+4=20 ; d8=4 ; d20+4=13 ; d6+2=6 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 12:04:16 PM "Where?" asks Ellie, her nerves getting the better of her (Perception: 8). Rishka stands by Ellie's side, the cat drawing its ears back and baring her teeth.
Ready an action to shoot anything "hostile-looking" Hit AC20 for 4pts Rishka ready an action to swipe at anything that gets close enough to her or Ellie Hit AC13 for 6pts
======= Spells in effect: Mage Armor Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 4-1 = 3
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 8/14 Tuesday May 8th, 2012 12:14:54 PM
Toregan begins to move as quickly as he can to the lift, and drops the wood when he gets there.
If Light Load, Run x4 for 120ft If Med Load, Run x4 for 80ft If Heavy Load, Run x3 for 60ft All are full-round actions. Free action at end to drop the wood.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 d20+4=23 ; d8+6=14 ; d20+4=19 ; d8+6=7 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 4:22:15 PM
Meranus sighs, sets down the wood, and looks for trouble.
OoC: Move action to set the wood down softly 5 foot step to move between the wood and the indicated vector Attack of Opportunity: 23 to hit, 14 damage Readied action to hit a raptor that I attack via opportunity: 19 to hit, 7 damage
Anticipation Tuesday May 8th, 2012 10:04:14 PM
The alert is given and Toregan rushes back to the lift, drops the wood and turns to face the jungle. Yngvar, in the meantime, readies to fire his crossbow as he calls out the potential threats Ellie readies to shoot anything bursting from the foliage and Rishka readies to protect Ellie Meranus on the other hand simple puts down the wood where he is at and awaits the attack.
The party waits... The jungle leaves stir high above in a warm breeze unfelt by the heroes below. Ahead of Meranus there is quiet, dense undergrowth of thick broad leaves and vines. The buzz of insects flit about everyone's ears. Nothing moves, nothing materializes from the shadows. If anything is coming it is doing so very slowly and methodically.
Everyone save Meranus is at the lift proper standing just in front of it. Meranus is 20' away towards the jungle
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 d20+4=7 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 10:48:46 PM "I think this place is just getting to you, Yngvar." Meranus picks up his load and heads for the lift.
AoO if needed: Miss (lucky they didn't charge last round)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD21 - HP23/23 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 16 - HP18/18] d20+4=13 ; d6+2=8 ; d20+7=17 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 11:44:56 PM "That's how it starts, Meranus. Then comes the running and screaming" Ellie responds to the taur.
She mans the lift controls, ready to get the thing moving as soon as Meranus and the timber are aboard. Perception: 17
Rishka stays alert, ready to protect Ellie Ready action to bite anything hostile that gets to Ellie or Rishka: Hit AC13 for 8pts
======= Spells in effect: Mage Armor Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 4-1 = 3
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 8/14 d20+7=19 ; d8=3 ; d20+6=22 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2012 10:21:44 AM
Toregan takes out his crossbow and prepares to fire at any raptors that may attack. "This might that one that attacked us earlier, only this time he brought a friend." He keeps his eyes on the foliage, trying to make out the stealthy lizards.
Ready action to fire (+7): 19 (21 if Beast) Damage (1d8): 3 (5 if Beast) Perception (+6): 22 (24 if beast)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Wednesday May 9th, 2012 12:28:47 PM "We really need to clear some space between the jungle and the lift, give us some room to see, and shoot."
Timber collected...well done Wednesday May 9th, 2012 10:05:52 PM
The group remains on alert, save Meranus who picks up the wood, deciding it was a false alarm and he continues to the lift. The minotaur arrives and still the jungle about is quiet. Yngvar mentions an idea of clearing the are around the lift, a safe zone or at least a good 20-40' of better sight lines lines. As it stood now, one of those crafty little buggers could practically walk up and shake your hand before you knew they were there.
But for the moment the goal was to get the timber topside and so the group has the second load and begins the ascent. As the lift clear the canopy by several hundred feet and thundering roar makes its way the ears of those upon the lift. The source is unknown but certainly distant and certainly large. Birds shoot about the high leaves below and the skies above are currently clear of any man sized flying meat eaters. Save a little tension on the repair job perhaps the ascent is rather pleasant and soon enough the group is topside again.
The lumber is moved to the storage area behind the general store and the smell of baked bread and fruit pie reminds you of exactly how hungry you all are after a good morning and part of the afternoon at hard work
OoC Each PC recieves 1,100 xp
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 Thursday May 10th, 2012 4:21:30 AM (It's...so...close...)
Meranus heads straight for the tavern, not changing direction for anything less than a building. A large one. Any children's toys, or children for that matter, should not have been in the path between him and food in the first place.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 8/14 Thursday May 10th, 2012 10:14:29 AM
(Wait, we use the medium exp track right? So we'd all be level 3 right now right? I've got 5160 xp listed on my sheet. Should we level up now?)
Toregan's stomach growls as the smell of delicious food wafts through the air. "A meal would probably do everyone some good right now." He follows Meranus, trying to minimize any damage he would cause.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Thursday May 10th, 2012 11:11:57 PM "And a shower"
Are we lvl 3 now?
Timber collected...well done Thursday May 10th, 2012 11:46:16 PM
OoC yes medium advancement yes advance your Characters.
The smell of food drives the party to the tavern and little Penttlecaster is barely able to avoid a purposefully striding Meranus. The gnome adolescent eyes Meranus's back for a moment a glint coming to his eye and he heads towards Borcht's Bakery
Toregan and Yngvar are not too far behind and the small band finds several of the Post sitting and enjoying the latter parts of a meal at a large common table. Nudge, Gazzy, Borcht, his sister Klairiest and Bast with his wife Diaosha and their adopted son Toth all are seated with several pies of varying stages of eaten and a couple large pitchers of cider. Hope can be seen disappearing into the kitchen and Haggard is leaning down handing some scraps to the mountain lion that he keeps by the bar. Currently lounging in a sunbeam.
The whole of them stop their conversations and turn and wave you over
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD21 - HP23/23 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 16 - HP18/18] Friday May 11th, 2012 12:15:18 AM
Ellie gives Penttlecaster's hair a tousle, and makes her way over to the common table. Greeting the people there with a smile, she also gives a wave to Hope and sits down. "Well that little adventure into the jungle was relatively uneventful. Well, except for those bleedin' birds!"
Rishka lies down alongside the mountain lion. Maybe some more food scraps will be shared.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD21 - HP23/23 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 16 - HP18/18] Friday May 11th, 2012 12:17:05 AM OOC: As the game with the equal best posting record for last week (perfect posting by everyone in fact!) we have been given the use of 1 free-reroll to use over the next 30days. That's 1 reroll for the entire group - not 1 per person. So we'll need to agree on the best time to use it :)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Friday May 11th, 2012 12:21:23 PM
Yngvar motions to the fireplace and Nipper darts over and curls up near the warmed bricks, his eyes darting about as he watches the room. Yngvar settles down into a seat at a nearby table, scoots a second chair over and props his legs up on the chair.
"I'll take a plate of the lunch special and a mug of mead and ale."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 Friday May 11th, 2012 3:07:14 PM
Toregan sits beside Yngvar, grateful for a break. "The s-same, please."
(Multiclassing to Rogue, Sniper Archetype.)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 Friday May 11th, 2012 4:54:40 PM "Food. Yes. Food." The minotaur is drooling at this point, and doesn't seem to be able to sit straight up...
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD21 - HP23/23 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 16 - HP18/18] Saturday May 12th, 2012 12:42:35 AM OOC: Don't forget to roll HP in the LnB forum. Ellie is mostly complete, though still finalising a few things on Rishka
"I wonder what Rexxan is up to?" Ellie wonders aloud "And perhaps before we get too comfortable we should let Penn know we have returned? I wouldn't want him to worry or send out a scout"
Lunch Sunday May 13th, 2012 9:06:00 PM
Haggard chuckles a bit at the request of the lunch special, "Not really a special, more like here is what is for lunch." Haggard gets up after a quick pat to the lions head, "I'll get some more stirred up and Hope will bring it right out."
As Haggard moves into the back, Rishka sits down by the lion which lifts its head long enough to give the other-worldly cat a once over and then puts it down again. At the table, room is made and a few questions come up about what happened in the well and at the base of the lift. Rexxan was seen heading to the chapel, probably speaking with Patterson, though rumor has it the old Halfling is quite under the weather still
Haggard arrives with Hope, carrying a good deal of food and with some extra stoneware mugs the party ends up with a good deal of meat, bread, raw vegetables and ale. Gazzy and Bast give a nod towards Haggard and make a small gesture to their chests at which Haggard acknowledges with a slight nod himself.
Borscht finishes a piece of blueberry pie and looks to Torregan. His voice rough and tone nearly accusatory, "So what are you heroes going to do to help make this Post what it needs to be to open this territory?" Gazzy makes a face, "Borscht. Shame on you. Let them eat before you put their feet to the coals." she says with a smile
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD21 - HP23/23 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 16 - HP18/18] d20+6=16 ; Monday May 14th, 2012 1:54:17 AM "It's alright Gazzy" Ellie says with a smile before responding to Borscht "Why, I would think the good folk that live here would have some idea on actions likely to make the biggest improvement. What say you, Borscht? With the water clean and the lift repaired, what do you think should be the likely next step?" (Diplomacy: 16)
Pausing to allow him to respond, Ellie looks around the table "Um, is there any more of that pie? It smells amazing"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 Monday May 14th, 2012 5:28:53 AM "Oh, and the bridge." Meranus speaks between bowlfuls of borscht. "You wouldn't know about that. On the trip up, without the lift, we built a nice little bridge over the river." Meranus sits straighter and looks smug. "Some of my best work, that."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Monday May 14th, 2012 1:55:31 PM "Defense, definitely need defenses." Jing wipes his mouth and pushes the empty plate back. [/b]"The lift needs a fortified structure at the top and bottom. These overgrown lizards are going to learn that easy meals are found by unwary travelers. We don't need anything elaborate, to start. But a palisade, would do wonders for safety."[/b]
Jing grabs the pitcher and refills his mug, before motioning to the others with the pitcher.
"Some community defense exercises would be good too."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 Monday May 14th, 2012 10:08:49 PM
Toregan washes down the food he was eating with a quick gulp of ale and pauses for a moment. "D-dealing with..... ah, any of t-the local animals a-a-and the natives should...... be a priority." Toregan is taking some time with his response, putting in much effort to minimize any stuttering. "The animals w-will be..... a constant threat t-to any attempt at...... um, at trade over land. A s-secure p-path must be... must be made, which we can help with. If any natives prove to be..... unwilling, to end any hostilities th-th-they may have... against the Post, it is our duty to remove th-them. However, w-we don't exactly kn-n-now much about the situation h-here, as we.....only recently arrived. We need to be directed.... um, for the t-time being at least, t-to the task that is m-m-most vital to the protection of the Post."
Lunch Monday May 14th, 2012 10:56:53 PM
Borcsht glares a bit at Ellie and then with a sharp inhale gets to say "I say..." before his wife's firm hand squeezes his shoulder and stops him cold. She then finishes, "that you should speak with Pen." she turns his hard face towards her and as it melts before her warm gaze she adds, "Right my dearest love?" His shoulders dip and he replies with a nodding smile back.
Gazzy and Bast's wife both surpress grins and find the need to wipe their mouths with a table linen.
Nudge points a forkful of pie at Yngvar, "Durned skippy boy, been saying that very same thing since we arrived. None of these young whipersnappers would listen though. Patterson's been planning it too"
"Patterson." thunders in Haggard, "Patterson's looking for things Risca and me are too old to get. That's why they ain't done you old codger." Haggard lowers his voice back to a normal tone "You got the right of it by my book. Security local and than branch out."
Gazzy speaks up possibly cutting Haggard off from his next thought, "If you're looking for guidance, Pen is to whom you should speak. He's been hearing complaints and building plans for some time and would be your best filter." Gazzy finishes her drink "If you will excuse me then" and stands to leave.
Haggard practically leaps to his feet to give a slight nod and very polite, "Pleasure as always Gazzy" to her as she leaves
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Tuesday May 15th, 2012 12:45:53 AM "Quite the gentleman" Ellie says, raising her mug to Haggard.
Finishing off the rest of her drink, Ellie too, stands from the table. "I might go see if Penn is around. Find out what sort of things he has in mind for tomorrow. And if you don't mind me suggesting it, perhaps some of you might benefit from a quick visit with Rexxan? Some of those cuts look quite deep, and you could benefit from some treatment"
"Gentleman" she says with a nod to each of the folk at the table "Maam" to Bast's wife, as Ellie excuses herself.
Rishka tears herself away from the comfortable rug. Surely she will get the chance for a nap soon!
OOC: Updates to char sheet complete.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 Tuesday May 15th, 2012 5:33:21 PM
Finally finished, Meranus stands up from the table and makes his way to a door. "Need anything, I'll be resting."
Meranus makes his way to his greatbed, and lies awake for a while before sitting up and just staring at the miracle bag.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 12:02:29 AM
After finishing his meal, Yngvar excuses himself, "Meranus has the right of it, time to clean up and a bit of rest sounds good."
Nodding to the others, Yngvar heads for his room.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 9:26:19 AM "I'll go as well Miss Ellie." Toregan moves up to accompany her, eager to see what Pen has planned for them.
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