(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 d20+6=7 ; d20+6=17 ; d6+3=5 ; Wednesday June 13th, 2012 4:28:42 PM So, no flank. Oh well.
Toregan moves up too late, just in time to see the raptor be felled. He turns his strikes upon the remaining raptor, his jab with his rapier going wide, but his followup with his handaxe connecting.
Attack w/Rapier (+6): 7 Attack w/Handaxe (+6): 17
Damage (1d6+3): 5
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 d20+6=9 ; Wednesday June 13th, 2012 5:49:00 PM (thanks, switched computers on that reply and forgot to replicate header)
Meranus tries to turn the the raptors attention away from the group (moving to QR19/20, provoking AoO) and attacks with his horn...narrowly missing Toregan (Attack = 9).
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Wednesday June 13th, 2012 6:02:28 PM
Yngvar holds action since the acid didn't appear to cause a reaction and he can't see what's going on, though he can hear the sounds of battle.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP19/29] d20+5=23 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=13 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=6 ; Thursday June 14th, 2012 4:15:48 AM
Not wanting to be left behind or alone in the jungle, Ellie moves closer to the battle (Move to O15) She is reluctant to take a shot with her crossbow for fear of hitting an ally.
Satisfied that the first raptor is down, Rishka turns her attention to the next beast
Rishka Attack RT1 Bite - Hit AC23 for 6pts Claw #1 - Hit AC13 for 8pts Claw #2 - Hit AC13 for 6pts
Ambush end of Combat d20+3=5 ; Thursday June 14th, 2012 7:53:44 AM
Torregan strikes with his axe Meranus moves and does gain the raptors atttention, but its last attack in its dying moments does nothing but open its defences. Yngvar stays put his ears taking in th battle e cannot see Ellie moves closer as Rishka kills the last beast
Combat over
The jungle is once again itself as the sounds of mawcaws and other birds high above in the canopy can be heard
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+8=21 ; Thursday June 14th, 2012 12:19:28 PM
Yngvar casts feather fall and floats down, not wishing to try climbing...
He then takes the opportunity to perform a more intrusive search of the nest and surroundings.
Search DC 21
FYI, I will be traveling next Thursday-Wednesday and will have limited access to the internet.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Thursday June 14th, 2012 6:34:20 PM Yngvar, post in the LnB about needing a sub for that week. Make sure you warn them about the dinosaurs and the other magic-denying beasts.
"Wind resistance against your robes, although that's still very efficient..." Meranus wanders up to the nest looking for eggs. Perhaps tomorrow he'd be able to have a proper-sized breakfast. As he walks, he leaves a slight blood-trail...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 d20+7=27 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday June 14th, 2012 8:24:42 PM
Toregan checks the raptors to make sure they're dead. Once confirmed, he lets out a small sigh of relief and takes out his knife. "Good work, that was a fine ambush. Now to clean and prepare these beasts and be on our way back to the Post. If you find any eggs, save them. Pen might be interested in them." Toregan then goes on with his grisly job of cutting up the dead raptors.
Survival (+7)(+9 if Favored Enemy applies): 27 Survival (+7)(+9 if Favored Enemy applies): 26 Survival (+7)(+9 if Favored Enemy applies): 14
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP19/29] Thursday June 14th, 2012 10:07:08 PM
Rishka's adrenalline is still flowing, and she turns quickly as Meranus moves. Seeing no more monsters nearby she starts to calm down, eyeing the bones as Toregan cleans them and licking her lips.
"Anything we don't have use of we should bury or dispose of. I wouldn't want the smell to attract anything bigger" she suggests to Toregan, who looks like he knows what he is doing "And perhaps dismantling the nest? Leaving it like that something else is bound to claim it"
While Toregan tends to the cleaning, Ellie goes to pick up the crossbow he dropped and hands it to him when he's done.
"Do you think that was all of them?
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Friday June 15th, 2012 12:25:11 PM
Yngvar's searching through the nest is also doing a fine job of dismantling it as he throws sticks and other debris over his shoulder.
Aftermath and twighlight Friday June 15th, 2012 4:53:56 PM
The Raptors are all dead and further investigation begins.
Yngvar goes back into the nest and begins dismantling it as he searches through it. No eggs, but the items discovered earlier are still there. A torn and weathered leather pack containing a platinum ring, an ivory case and 500 in gold coins.
Torregan manages to produce two very nice sets of skins, talons and teeth from 2 of the raptors, the last gives him some troubles though. In all, the ranger is able to salvage 108 gp of raw material that could be further enhanced into necklaces and the like by Patterson or one of the other tradesmiths at the Post
Burying the remains would prove problematic at best without a set of good shovels or even pick axes. While the ground is good dirt, it is riddled with root systems from the flora. The nest can be and is destroyed for all intent and purpose.
The group is perhaps an hour from the lift with about 2 hours of daylight to them
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Saturday June 16th, 2012 10:02:01 AM "I'd take some back to be cooked, but you didn't exactly leave a way to carry it..." Meranus tries to glimpse the mesa. "Let's head back. I don't fancy spending another night on this ground, and I could really use some sleep." The minotaur starts limping back home.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d10+3=13 ; Sunday June 17th, 2012 7:07:13 AM "Agreed. I don't fancy taking that lift in the dark" Ellie says looking up, trying to see the sky through the trees.
She places a hand on the nape of Rishka's neck and channels some healing into the eidolon (Cast Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon: Healed for 13pts. Nice)
Ellie reloads her crossbow and with Rishka by her side, they follow behind Meranus.
======= Spells in effect: Mage Armor x 2 Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5-3=2
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 Sunday June 17th, 2012 12:09:52 PM
Moving the raptor parts into his pack, Toregan nods in agreement. "Yes, we should probably get moving. Yngvar, be sure to take that leather pack we found earlier." Toregan reloads his crossbow and follows the Taur, making sure that they head in the right direction.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday June 18th, 2012 12:33:05 PM
Yngvar shoves the pack into his haversack and follows Meranus back to the lift.
Group Loot updated on my sheet, everyone is welcome to review and see if I missed anything.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Monday June 18th, 2012 4:53:09 PM
On the way back, Meranus is pretty much lost in thought, occasionally bumping into trees and yelling if it touched the dinobyte. "I hope we can make it back soon, and that Rexxan has his bandages ready. None of you have any of that liquid courage left, do you?"
A coming storm? (MattK) Monday June 18th, 2012 5:46:52 PM
Thunder peals in the distance and you get an ominous feeling that power has shifted in Cthonia.
Ooc: Hey all just the new Co-dm making my presence known. If you all need anything please let me know and I will do my best to assist you. I have read up on your past exploits and am busy working on your future demise...er adventures. Glad to be aboard.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Monday June 18th, 2012 11:22:35 PM (Welcome abourd! Have mercy...)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Monday June 18th, 2012 11:48:13 PM checking in... welcome aboard Matt! Guess this means I have to be nicer to you in The Forged now :)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 Tuesday June 19th, 2012 2:25:49 AM
[/i]Sorry for the late welcome, I just neglected to check the wold today due to a curse that makes whole hours of my time disappear called Minecraft. Anyways, welcome Matt! I'm interested in seeing how your DMing style is. Good luck![/i]
Home again Home again Tuesday June 19th, 2012 8:00:40 AM
The party heads to the lift with night fast approaching. Riding the lift in the dark and or remaining in the jungle at night are both undesired options. As miraculous as it may seem, the level of insect activity has actually increased as the sun has sped towrads the west. The party easily maintains a course towards the mesa, spotted regularly through the canopy and arrive at the bottom of the lift in just over an hour. Onto the lift and the command given, the group finds themselves hoisted above the canopy and on thier way home. The sun is deep in the western sky and alighting all the deep greens of the jungle tops in a deep orange red light. To the right, where the group took the trail a few days before, that same light reflects off several objects in a Pterydon nest. A nest that soon becomes full as a pair of the medium sized flying carnivores swoop in from the west and land for the night.
The party arrives at the top of the lift and is soon at the door to he inn. The dinner hour has long passed and only a low burning fireplace lights the empty main hall with an old greying lion napping on a rug at its base.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday June 19th, 2012 11:47:39 AM "Looks like we are on our own for dinner. Let's have some raptor steak then. I'll see what I cna sgrounge up in the kitchen to go with it." Yngvar heads for the kitchen
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+5=19 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2012 11:50:49 AM grr I hate when I hit the wrong button!
Yngvar heads into the kitchen and grabs a few sundry items and quickly tosses together the makings of a salsa and stewed veggies to accompany the grilled raptor.
Craft:cooking, untrained 19
Welcome new DM, I wonder if we get points for how many we end up with, you're the third? fourth? Looking forward to your stay, however long it may be... bwahahaha!
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Tuesday June 19th, 2012 6:35:56 PM
Meranus heads to his room for a few minutes and just stares at the offending, illogical bag. He continues working on his instrument, still staring at the bag as he whittles. Eventually, he heads back to the kitchen.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 d20+3=6 ; Tuesday June 19th, 2012 7:13:01 PM
Toregan moves into the kitchen to aid Yngvar in preparing the food. He doesn't manage to help that much, but still tries.
Aid another on Yngvar (+3): 6 Fail
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Tuesday June 19th, 2012 11:03:56 PM
Ellie takes a seat in the kitchen. Hopefully Haggard won't mind the party helping themselves. She watches Toregan and Yngvar attempt to cook something edible.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Wednesday June 20th, 2012 12:29:00 PM "umm, yes... hwo about you get the table settings? I'll take care of the burned water."
Late Dinner and conversation Thursday June 21st, 2012 9:32:43 AM
Yngvar hist the kitchen followed by Torregan and Ellie. The old lion by the fire place follows thier progress with only an ear and half opened eye. Meranus head to the room and after contemplating the 'magic' bag he continues to work on the instrument he started recently.
Downstairs, Torregan manages to identify the stove, but his assistance to Yngvar ends shortly thereafter and the wizard politely shoos him from the area. For his part Yngvar is quite successful at creating a delicious and filling soup/stew depending on your view.
Meranus comes back down and Ellie's partial concern over Haggards reaction the the group helping themselves will have to likely wait until morning when the man finds out. The Lion doesn't seem to care at all and does not stir more than an ear as it naps by the fire
Night has completely settled over the Trading post and it would appear that the party are the only ones stirring.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Thursday June 21st, 2012 11:17:46 AM "Does it appear that there is nobody on watch? This town isn't exactly what I would call secure."
Yngvar places a meaty portion of the stew in a bowl for the lion before settling down to eat his own.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 Thursday June 21st, 2012 4:19:18 PM
Toregan takes his time eating the stew while thinking over the Post's current position. "Well, the only threats right now that I could think of would be animals, and most of the ones that could actually get into the Post aren't nocturnal. The threat of bandits and thugs isn't as large for a place like this, especially considering where we are. It would, however, be prudent to have even one or two people stand watch at night, but I don't think that there's enough manpower here to deal with that. Maybe once the supply routes are back we can hire a few professionals to guard to Post."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Thursday June 21st, 2012 5:45:41 PM
Poor Meranus looks more confused than ever. "Isn't that what we were asked to do?" He finishes up his food and starts for the door. "I'll take first watch, even if it just involves a lot of walking. I'll wake Toregan in four hours." And with that, the minotaur leaves, safe for four hours from one particular question...
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Thursday June 21st, 2012 9:52:04 PM "I recall seeing watch towers outside. The biggest threats would be from outside the perimeter of this camp." Ellie looks for some paper to leave a note for Haggard and Hope, as well as some coins to cover the meals.
She then heads for her room to get some rest.
Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 (Zach R Filling in for Ezra) Friday June 22nd, 2012 1:55:55 PM
Yngvar shrugs and makes his way to his room for some rest.
OOC: Posting for Ezra as per request on the LnB.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 Friday June 22nd, 2012 5:02:14 PM
Toregan watches as Meranus leaves to patrol and shakes his head. "I hate to admit it but he's got a point." Finishing his stew, Toregan tries to get as much rest as he can before taking over for Meranus.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Sunday June 24th, 2012 10:07:59 AM checking in...
Late Dinner and conversation Monday June 25th, 2012 7:28:43 AM
sorry guys things went awry this wekend i will post tonight around 8 or so Eastern Time US. Feel free to post again
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 Monday June 25th, 2012 4:52:09 PM No problem. stuff happens. In other news, I've got a recruitment thread up on the giantitp.com forums, but it doesn't seem to be garnering much interest. If anyone knows of some other sits I could check out i'd be very appreciative.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Monday June 25th, 2012 6:03:15 PM (Checking in. Meranus is still stumbling around).
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday June 25th, 2012 10:36:10 PM checking in from atlanta!
Overnight Monday June 25th, 2012 11:12:12 PM
The lion's tail twitches sharply at Yngvar's approach and the ear tracks him better than any ranger alive, but other than that it makes no moves. The wizard sets down the stew and about 10 minutes later as if the great cat just noticed it, it lifts a head to look at it and then lies back down. Another 5 minutes later, the lion moves to a position to consume the stew.
Ellie cleans up and retires with all but Meranus and leaves a few coin as well.
Seeing the post, in all its empty no one awake and minding the store glory, gives everyone pause. A couple theories are tossed about, lack of manpower, lack of threats, but there it just seems prudent in such an area and as Meranus points out perhaps even part of the job description of the party that there is a watch. That in mind, Meranus heads into the night to wander about for the next few hours. The air is humid and warm with very little wind about the interior of the Posts walls. The two watch towers opposite the sea side wall stand dark and empty. The ladders that lead to them would pose a minor issue to the large taur and the trapdoor they lead too, a greater problem. Meranus notes the main gate is at least barred and with a sizable double piece of timber at that. Two beams set 12" apart over and under, each approximately 8' long and nearly 2' across.
Hours past and Meranus hunts down Torregan in his room and by default hunts down Yngvar and Ellie as well.
The hour is now very late.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Monday June 25th, 2012 11:29:55 PM "Torregan! TORREGAN!" After a few false starts, including finding and waking Yngvar and Ellie, Meranus finally tracks down Torregan's room. "You're up," the taur says as he kicks the ranger's bed until he wakes. "I recommend spending some time in the guard towers. They're nice and empty, should be some good shelter if it rains again. I'd have been there myself, if it weren't for some idiotic itty bitty builder and his human-centric design disasters....I'll have to fix that tomorrow..." Meranus's voice fades as he heads back to his room...followed by a loud crash and equally loud swearing. "MUST I FIX EVERYTHING?!"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 d20+7=25 ; Tuesday June 26th, 2012 12:33:56 AM "Okay, okay, I'm up!" Toregan manages before Meranus break the bed frame with his kicks. "No need to kill the bed to wake me up." He flinches as Mernus swears. "Try to be more quiet Meranus. We're up because we have an obligation to it. Lets try to let everyone else get their sleep." Toregan leaves the inn and heads up to one of the towers, per Meranus' advice. He keeps the watch for his shift, then heads back to the inn, to either get some more sleep or breakfast, depending on the time.
Perception (Just for the hell of it) (+7): 25
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Tuesday June 26th, 2012 11:00:55 PM
Ellie sleeps quite soundly in her bed. The occasional snore can be heard, but that is about it.
Sunrise Wednesday June 27th, 2012 8:13:57 AM
Meranus goes to sleep and Toregan takes his turn at the watch. Everything for the rest of the night is as Meranus found it. Torregan has free walk of the Post and nothing stirs.
Morning comes with the sun spilling over the horizon and alighting the mesa like a great torch above the deep black of the jungle. Torregan sees Gazzy and Borcsht the Miller, head toward the gate to pull back the timbers and go into the few small fields kept just outside the walls. Others will be stirring about now inside thier homes and small shops
Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 (Zach R Filling in for Ezra) Wednesday June 27th, 2012 5:44:45 PM
Yngvar throws his pillow at Meranus when he enters his chamber... and promptly falls back asleep.
OOC: I feel bad, I saw Ezra post on Monday and thought he was back, not realizing he was still out. Bad, sub... bad.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Wednesday June 27th, 2012 9:23:55 PM
Ellie rouses from her sleep and gets dressed. Once she has summoned Rishka for the day, the two stroll out to the front of the tavern to watch the sunrise. "This place wouldn't be a bad investment. Beautiful area, lots of potential"
Once she feels refreshed, Ellie heads back inside the tavern and takes a seat at one of the vacant tables and awaits both breakfast and the rest of the group. "Anyone else see something sparkle around those nests yesterday? Might be worth a closer look. Perhaps we can even scare some of those flying monsters away?"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 Wednesday June 27th, 2012 11:59:43 PM
Toregan returns from the tower as he sees Gazzy and Borcsht leave the post, helping them remove the timbers. He stifles a yawn as he enters the inn and sits down in the tavern at Elie's table. "I definitely saw something there. Probably whats left of whatever poor soul that got caught by those beasts. I'd prefer to just burn them out of this one. Its too risky to take them head if we're on a cliff. Any other ideas?"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Thursday June 28th, 2012 6:03:37 AM
Meranus yawns his way to Ellie's table. The cuts and splotches he suffered yesterday look...well, they kind of blend in with the rest of the minotaur, but the damage is noticeably denser. As he starts to dig into his breakfast, he asks, "So which building is Rexxan holed up in again? I think I might need a small miracle."
Panic at the Disco Thursday June 28th, 2012 7:40:04 AM
Ellie, Torregan and Meranus meet up for breakfast. Rishka has been summoned and the three begin to talk about the nearby Ptyredon nest. On the minotaurs mind, is a miracle from Rexxan and where he might be found. Risca enters the Inn followed closely by Patterson and Nudge. The three old men, nod in the groups direction and sit at a table. Patterson produces a deck of cards and the trio begin to play as Hope heads over with a pitcher of milk
Suddenly, cries erupt from outside! A great panicked scream of female origin. The three old men snap their heads up from thier game and Risca's hand flies to where he may have carried an axe long ago, but no longer and a look of pain crosses his face at the realization that the weapon is not there. Hope simply stands and breathes "That was Lerangis"
A moment later the gangly half elf explodes into the room and grabs at Torregn, "Drow! Drow are coming! On the Trail! DROW!"
Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 (Zach R Filling in for Ezra) Thursday June 28th, 2012 12:01:06 PM
Yngvar grabs his weapon and prepares to follow Torregan out the door at the call of "Drow"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Thursday June 28th, 2012 2:24:33 PM
Toregan extricates himself from Lerangis' grip as quickly as he can and prepares his crossbow. "How many are there? Could you tell if they're armed?" Once these questions are answered he heads towards the gate and looks out to see these Drow for himself.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Thursday June 28th, 2012 7:23:31 PM "It really never ends here, does it." Meranus quickly returns to his room for his unfinished didgeridoo and uses it to follow the others, leaning a fair bit of his weight on the still-mostly-solid stick.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Thursday June 28th, 2012 9:22:24 PM "It would be unusual for them to want to fight during the day" Ellie says, rising to her feet. She and Rishka will follow behind Toregan, keen to see what is going on with their own eyes.
To the Gates Friday June 29th, 2012 8:30:08 AM
Yngvar awakens in his room from the yelling [last post had Yngvar still trying to sleep] It does not take long for the continuing alarm and the word Drow, to shake away any cobwebs. Weapon in hand, he heads downstairs and out the door.
Torregan has a couple questions. Lerangis answers him, her voice a mix of anger and fear. "We saw two, one a wizard armed with a silver staff. Gazzy is still out there!"
Meranus is up the stairs in a few bounds, has his didgeridoo and is meets Yngvar coming back down and out the door.
Ellie questions the timing of the 'attack' and her and Rishka also exit.
Risca exits the inn and heads to his shop, calling out "Be right there with Dragon Patterson and Nudge remain with Lerangis
Hope runs into the back calling for her father
Outside, the group sees Bast at the gate, working to close the door and calling to Gazzy to hurry. The older woman is still in good shape and is hustling. Gazzy is about 75 meters from the gate
About 200 meters right of the gate and 150 meters out where the trail summits the mesa is a pair of figures. They stand about the same height, one wears a long black robe and carries a silver staff, gleaming with the orange rays of the early morning sun. The other wears travelling clothes, sided with a bladed weapon and is clearly a drow elf
Knowledge Religion DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { The top of the silver staff is capped with the symbol of Gargul, the god of Life and Death}
With no one else at the gates, it is up to the party. No one is in either watch tower
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 d20+3=12 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 9:28:31 AM
Through the glare of the morning sun, Toregan manages to make out they symbol on the drow's staff. "One of the drow is a follower of Gargul by the looks of it. Don't know if that's a good thing or bad." Toregan then motions to the towers. "Anyone with decent skill at ranged combat I want in those towers, two people to each. Don't fire at them until we know if they're hostile. I'm heading out to make sure Gazzy gets back. Once we're here, close the gate." He then rushes out to Gazzy, and stays about 10ft behind her on their way back to the post.
Figure in Black Friday June 29th, 2012 9:35:44 AM
The black robed figure slowly walks farther up the road way with no indication of ether hostility or urgency. The pace is more of someone walking through a garden having a stroll. As the figure walk to about 100ft from the main gates,it stops and plants the staff in the grounds as if waiting for something thing or someone.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Friday June 29th, 2012 2:27:27 PM I'm baaaccckk!
Grumbling about his interrupted sleep, Yngvar strides to the gates while settling a bolt into the flight groove of his crossbow. With the bow held ready, Yngvar stands to one side and watches as the scurrying at the gates continues.
Speaking quietly to himself, Yngvar watches the dark robed figure approach while the identifiable drow hangs back. "Each day brings new surprises... May justice this day be served."
And loudly, to the robed figure, "State your business and intentions... Please."
Traveling Drow Friday June 29th, 2012 2:57:37 PM
The drow raises both his arms slowly with his hands wide open as he calmly approaches his traveling companion, without any sign of aggression.
He halts at the other's side and estates loudly so he can be heard. "We are but travelers, coming from Mesa, we heard that this post was at the need of capable hands...!"
Figure in Black Friday June 29th, 2012 10:00:09 PM
The black robed priestess removes her hood and helm to reveal herself. Her long black hair and pale skin stand out in the sun. As she turns her eyes up toward the keep and reply's My business is just that mine and my Masters and as for my intent, its to enter this town as my Master wishes. After that said she waits for a reply but two thing are very clear, one this person is very young and two she did not sound like she was asking permission
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Sunday July 1st, 2012 1:53:27 AM
At the first drow's words, Meranus rolls his eyes and bulls forward. "Oh, not this again. Look, if you have issues with the security setup for this outpost, you should contact Mr. Randolph of Hook City...somewhere. We aren't authorized to negotiate alterations to the contract." Meranus turns to Toregan and, whispering as softly as a hurricane, "Think they're going to try to attack us too? Well, it's less cramped than the diner was..."
Traveling Drow Sunday July 1st, 2012 1:40:06 PM
The drow takes a deep breath and rolls his eyes up in frustration.
A moment passes and he replies with a mocking expression: "Sorry, the drow attack will happen some other day, silly me forgot where my terrible, vast and formidable invisible drow army was told to hold posit-...", he takes another deep breath and rubs his eyes and makes a more proper face, "I...I apologize, allow me to start again, please: we no intention of attacking you, though it sounds like my companion considers it a possibility may the need arise. Regardless, I'd be very glad if we could settle this in a more diplomatic fashion, seeing as I'm quite tired of walking through this nearly pathless jungle."
He pauses again, crossing his arms in front of him and getting in a more comfortable position. "And regarding your issue with your contractor, not only I would enjoy dearly to discuss the matter sitting at a comfy table instead of standing and shouting at the front gate, but I personally believe that if it's indeed true that you need more arms, it would be quite counter-productive to have me and my companion here travel by foot all the way to Hook City, and then try to locate a person with nothing but his name and general occupation and then back all the way to this exact spot in space so we can enter when we are...well, sort of already here...don't you agree?"
Ellie notes the staff and understands its religious meaning. "Bad manners do not mean bad people" she says quietly to the party around her. "This is a trading post. We must accept that a variety of visitors is likely"
She then speaks quite loudly to address the drow more diplomatically "Sarcastic remarks would also be counter-productive, wouldn't you agree? You must understand that we have been charged with ensuring the safety of this outpost, and even joking about an attack is something we must take quite seriously. However, discussing this with a wall between us does not lend itself to building trust. What say you to discussing this quietly in the tavern?" (Diplomacy: 15)
She then sends a telepathic message to Rishka Highlight to display spoiler: {Get down to the gate and hide. If they make a move to attack, you attack first}.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Monday July 2nd, 2012 2:16:46 PM
Toregan watches the newcomers with interest. He had heard of a fair number of drow joining the surface world and allying with the Floating City, with an embassy on the higher levels. Toregan whispers back to Meranus, "I don't think they're here to fight, Meranus. Especially not with everyone already suspicious of them. There was talk of good drow on the Float. They might be part of that group, which would also explain why they knew to come here to help. besides, we accepted help from Rexxan didn't we?" As Ellie takes up the mantle of the eloquent diplomat, Toregan puts his crossbow away, but keeps a hand on his rapier, ready to act if the need arises.
Panic at the Disco Monday July 2nd, 2012 2:42:04 PM
Ooc: First post from the new dm will be tonight. Please make any other post you would like about the current situation before than.
Thanks, Matt K.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday July 2nd, 2012 4:16:33 PM
Yngvar pats Gizzy on the shoulder as she hurries through the gate. Leaning against one gate locked into it's footing, Yngvar stands in the gap between the two gates and sighs at the invitation from Ellie, "but I just got this crossbow! I wanted to shoot something!"
Pulling the bolt from the flight groove, Yngvar lets the crossbow swing down and rest against his leg. "You may as well come in and get some breakfast."
Yngvar waits for the two to approach before following them into the outpost.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Monday July 2nd, 2012 4:28:33 PM "So they're no threat then." Meranus turns and walks away from the gathering. "About time something in this blasted forest had good intentions." He heads for Rexxan or other healers...
Panic at the Disco Monday July 2nd, 2012 10:26:53 PM
The entire party gathers at the front gate just as Gazzy makes it inside, she nods breathlessly in thanks and makes for her shop. Toregan and Yngvar cover the strangers, one from the open gate the other from an empty tower. The two figures outside the gate make no hostile moves and after a few minutes of talking the majority of the group decides to offer them breakfast at the inn and a chance to explain themselves. (Much to the disappointment of Yngvar and his new crossbow.)
The walk back to the Inn is quiet even for the trading post. All the buildings are closed up with the shutters drawn. Everyone can feel the eyes of the town on them, the newcomers most of all. Passing the well most of the party notice it has been hastily covered with canvas most likely to keep any Drow poison out of the water supply.
Making it to the Inn Meranus opens the door while Ellie pulls up some chairs. Grim lets out a low growl as the strangers enter, one of the first sounds he has made since the party arrived. Hope is nowhere to be seen and Haggard stand behind the bar his dagger and axe resting easily on the surface. The tension in the room is thick and as food is ordered Haggard silently makes his way to the kitchen.
The group settles in to discuss the strangers fate.
OOC: Hey all please welcome Pedro and Jon to Cthonia and by welcome I mean treat them like complete and hostile strangers until your characters feel otherwise. :) Feel free to RP getting to know each other around breakfast. With Wednesday being a US holiday I will move the story along Thursday evening unless you guys get done before that. I will post tomorrow to answer any questions and make some more reactions from the trading post inhabitants.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 18/38 Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 12:26:38 AM
Meranus is still fuming about seeing the church locked up. "So know these lowlanders are interfering with me seeing a healer. Do you smallfolk have some sort of cure for your cowardice? It doesn't really come up much on the Isles..."
Traveling Drow Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 10:56:57 AM
The drow sits comfortably at the table, making very little reservations as if he were already used to the place. Upon closer inspection, his skin looks more "tan" than what one would expect of a drow, even if based on descriptions alone, althought it is still of a characteristic dark blue-ish gray skin.
He doesn't really say anything and keeps staring at Meranus, analyzing him and, once he voices his frustration, the drow replies. "It seems that our arrival has caused you people quite some trouble and I'm very sorry for that; but before I go too far on, I have to say...this is my first time being this close in person to a taur, and even so I can tell you're in a pretty rugged up shape. Can't help but feel rather responsible for you not getting your needed healing, so...allow me..." He grabs his backpack and quickly grabs something, a glass vial filled with a strange colored liquid. "Ah, here it is! Here, this is a cure light wounds...'potion', it should make you feel a bit better, I can make another if needed." He says, placing the vial on the table in front of Meranus.
He pauses and places his bag on the ground by his side, turning to Ellie. "Well, now that's dealt with, allow me first to apologize for my improper behavior at the gate, it was my tiredness and frustration taking the better of me...you see, the person who pointed me the way from Mesa was more interested in me leaving than in arriving at my desired destination, if you catch my drift, hahaha. Hadn't I met my clothed friend here, I'd still be treading through the woods like a blinded man in a locked room with darkness cast in it, but I digress...what I want to say is that I thank you dearly for being so warmly inviting, fair lady."
If anyone wants to inspect the 'potion' further, I'm unsure if I'm the one to post any DCs or methods (or if actually makes a difference in this particular case), but by the rules it's a DC16 Spellcraft or Perception (by sampling it) check. Highlight to display spoiler: {It is indeed a Cure Light Wounds effect, but it is not actually a potion, it's something that works in a very similar fashion, being more of a "spell in a bottle" instead, which a spellcaster or someone with potion knowledge might be able to perceive.}
Raven and Ra Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 2:19:47 PM
Keeping she slow pace the black robed priestess walks toward the the inn in silence listening to the other people talk and returning the looks with a icy stare . Now that she is closer to the party you can see that she is not a drow but a human girl that is rather young. As they walk she removes her gloves and and a small raven flutters down and land on her shoulder then hops to her staff. The tattoos on her hand as can be seen clear as day ( Garguls symbol), As the walk through the trading post Raven looks around a area as if looking for something . When they reach the inn she removes the raven from her staff and sets it on she shoulder again and enters the inn. Totally ignoring the group and walks to Haggard Good morning kind Sir I am Raven priestess of Gargul I have been travelling for some time and I require a room, a hot meal, and a bath, please have them made ready, again her voice does not sound like she is asking. That said She walks to a empty table off to the side and leans her staff on the wall next to her, All the time watching the group and her travelling drow companion interact.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 11:41:38 PM
Ellie looks the human girl up-and-down, before returning her focus to the drow. He certainly seems more civil now.
"We all become iritable after long journeys, and the jungle here is not very forgiving either" she says with a smile, trying to empathise with the stranger. As a half-elf herself, she is used to not easily fitting in with pure elven or human surrounds. It's possible this drow feels much the same. "Half drow, perhaps?" she wonders, noting his skin colour.
"Forgive me, I haven't introduced myself. Ellorah Dorwynn, but most just call me Ellie." she extends her hand in greeting to the drow.
Panic at the Disco d8+2=5 ; d8+2=6 ; Wednesday July 4th, 2012 12:23:13 AM
Haggard seems to stare through the young traveler before him not taking his gaze off the drow. With a shake of his head he nods to Raven and says Sure before heading to the kitchen to make breakfast.
The inn is quiet as some pleasantries are exchanged and Haggard quickly returns with hot porridge and eggs for everyone. Not his best work but under the circumstances not bad. He is about to return to his place behind the bar but quickly steps to a window and pulls the shutters open. Toth get back indoors before I take you back to Bast myself. He says to the startled youth hiding below.
As breakfast is eaten Rexxian makes his way into the tavern. He attempts and fails to not stare at the new visitors giving a wink to the black robed woman. I was told you might need some healing, most was used to treat the last of the water sickness but I can provide a few spells.
OOC: Rexxian can provide 2 cure lt wounds spells healing 5 and 6 points of damage.
Faust Havler Tavir'e Wednesday July 4th, 2012 2:18:27 PM
The drow only looks at what Raven is doing every now and then, getting more and more used to the girl's stoic personality. When offered a friendly hand, his face brightens up as he replies accordingly.
"Charmed to meet you, ms. Dorwynn, but I'm afraid I should be the one to, once again, apologize, for I distracted myself and forgot that, as part of the alien side of the table, I'm supposed to introduce myself first: my name is Faust Havler of the Tavir'e drow house. As for my initial statement of being a pair of 'capable hands', I'm a traveling alchemist, so I can provide support with magic potions and am decent enough with a crossbow not to be a hindrance in combat situations."
Once his introduction is done, he starts to dig into the food with haste, but keeping enough grace not to look like a illiterate monkey.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 d8+1=8 ; Wednesday July 4th, 2012 2:34:42 PM
Meranus takes the vial without thought and brightens at the sight of the priest. After the courage and Rexxan's miracles, Meranus looks much, much better. "All right then. It's so much easier to enjoy a plate of food when you don't have to worry about bleeding into it."
Turning to the new folks, the minotaur introduces himself as, "Meranus Stormhorn. So did you have fun in the hell jungle?"
Raven and Ra Wednesday July 4th, 2012 3:04:53 PM
When Raven meal arrives at the table, she will pull a book, and a small bag of seeds from her pack as she eats idly thumbs through the book, all the while handing seeds from the bag to the bird on her shoulder. She nods her head when Faust looks her way but listening and watching seems to be all that she is doing, offering up no idle chit chat or reason as to why she may be here or who she is other then the she name earlier. When she is finished her meal she packs up her things walks out of the inn and over to the church. If able she will find the shrine to Gargul and spend some time in reverie.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Wednesday July 4th, 2012 7:25:48 PM
Toregan watches the newcomers with more interest than suspicion. Few people would be able to survive a land trip to the Post. As Faust introduces himself Toregan nods his head and extends a handshakes of his own. "N-Name's Toregan." He notices Raven leave the inn, but doesn't stop her. As a human, she would have an easier time dealing with the residents. He eats the food when its given, though with nowhere near the gusto Faust shows.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Wednesday July 4th, 2012 8:10:51 PM
Yngvar settles down at a table to one side where he can keep an eye on the room while he eats his own breakfast before retiring to his room to review his spell book in solitude before the day proper begins.
Raven and Ra d12=5 ; Wednesday July 4th, 2012 8:50:28 PM
After her prayers Raven and her pet take to wandering around the town taking in what site there are. As she walks around she seems lost in though almost. She will politey answer any questions. After a few laos around town Raven will return the inn. When she hears Meranus ask about the trip she repys The trip was long and tiring but fair. It would seem no one wanted to trouble me and my friend here on the road here for some reason" without a change in expression.
Faust Havler Tavir'e Wednesday July 4th, 2012 10:21:42 PM
Faust keeps eating a considerable amount, especially for someone not exactly beefy by any means. "Nice to meet you, Toregan." he replies freeing his right hand to answer the shake.
And once Raven answers Meranus' question, he adds: "Yeah, other than picking up the trail, there were no issues at all, the jungle's thick and hard to navigate, but I was surprised that we didn't meet a single beast on the way here. Guess we were lucky."
Faust finally stops eating, but remains at the table, asking whoever remained there: "So, what's is you guys' job around here exactly? Some sort of local guard?"
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Thursday July 5th, 2012 3:57:24 AM "Curious that they didn't encounter any creatures out there. Either we cleared out enough of them, these guys were incredibly lucky, or they know something we don't" she doesn't make her thoughts known for now.
"Something like that" Ellie answers "Whatever the outpost needs we try to provide. At the moment, that means providing protection. You should have a talk with Pen, he's the administrator here and I'm sure is interested in new arrivals"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Thursday July 5th, 2012 6:23:24 PM "Also wood. It requires tonnes and tonnes of wood. Who knows what will be next. Even gerunds wouldn't surpise me. Well, it probably will be a gerund, come to think of it..." Meranus gets a faraway look in his eye...
...which turns to annoyance as he spies the crow. "Oh, don't tell me we have another blasted ventriloquist here..."
Raven and Ra Thursday July 5th, 2012 7:10:59 PM
Raven shoots a ice cold stare at Meranus when he talks about Ra Do I look like a idiot bard to you, she huffs showing her age and temper, quicky she calms her self again thou I am Raven a priestess if Gagurl I am sorry for my rudeness, this is Ra.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Thursday July 5th, 2012 10:46:30 PM
Toregan eats slowly, paying a good deal of attention to the conversation. "D-don't t-take it t-t-too personally M-miss Raven. Meranus h-has had s-s-some..... uh, difficulties w-with a few of our p-p-previous.... um, magically inclined c-comrades."
A hunting we shall go. Thursday July 5th, 2012 11:39:53 PM
As you finish up with breakfast Rexxan excuses himself to go check on his patient. Haggard clears the dishes and heads back into the kitchen. As the door to the kitchen closes the door to the tavern opens, Penfold walks in a roll of paper tucked neatly under his left arm. I thought I might find you here after that run in with the Drow. His voice trails off seeing Faust sitting with you. Right, well back to business. You've got the area around the lift cleared of danger so now I think it is time to make the Post a safer place. Patterson has developed some plans for some heavy-weight ballista's to mount on the Watchtowers to help protect the town from the flying monsters and anything coming up the trail on foot. Pen lays out a set of plans and sketches he was given by Patterson. Knowledge Engineering DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {(His plans are sound and well thought out. Quite ingenious designs actually)}
After you look the plans over Pen says. Figure we can make two, based on the parts and supplies I've managed to acquire here in the outpost. Problem is, we need some material for the springs. That's where you lot come in. How do you feel about going outside the fence line and getting me some animal sinew? Some big animal sinew. He stops and looks to the group with a smile on his face.
O' Now don't look at me like that! I'm not saying to go after one of the big ones with sharp teeth. Find one of the leaf eaters. The ones with the fancy heads Knowledge Local or Nature DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {He's talking about the parasaurolophus} You only need to bring me back one. Not even a whole one - just the tail section would have enough, but it never hurts to have replacements on hand. He adds with a smile
Faust Havler Tavir'e d20+10=27 ; Friday July 6th, 2012 8:03:02 AM
Faust gives a mocking wink and points to Penfold when he mentions the drow incident.
He glances over the ballista plans when they're shown, not really gathering more information than he was given, raising one eyebrow and trying to not look confused about the blueprints.
Once what the group is supposed to hunt is mentioned, he voices: "Hope I'm included in the hunting party. You must be the boss guy, Pen, right? We can discuss payments and the such once we're back, I have some personal interest in knowing more about the parasaurolophus, books weren't terribly descriptive of its behavior, all that was written is that they are mostly pacific and wandered in packs though. But then again, also mentioned that the crest on their head is used to make trumpet-like sounds for some sort of social interaction...yeah. Either way, can't pass the opportunity to prove some egg-headed big name 'saur expert' wrong!" he says with a satisfied and cocky smile on his face.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 d20+9=19 ; Friday July 6th, 2012 11:17:26 AM (......Holy...... Meranus can actually drag almost the entire thing if he wears the muleback cords. His push/drag limit is 9200 lbs with them. That leaves only 1300lbs for the rest of us.)
Toregan only glances over the plans for the balistae, as he can't make heads or tails of most of it. "Big weapons for big threats. Makes enough sense." However, he does show enthusiasm towards the prospects of a hunting trip. Toregan nods in agreement as Faust lists off details. "A creature that large should be fairly easy to track or find. These things are huge, weighing about 5 tons each for adults. It'd be a waste to not bring all that we could back, but with Meranus here we should be able to drag the whole thing back.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+9=18 ; d20+9=27 ; Friday July 6th, 2012 12:24:03 PM
Yngvar comes down ready for the day, at a proper hour of the morning, in time to get a mug of hot tea before Pen's arrival.
He slides one of the drawings around to get a better look at it (Know: Eng 18), "pretty good design, should have a decent range to it too. We'll need more wood to make some heavy darts. you know, we may be able to modify the design to fire multiple projectiles. Damage would be a little less, but hit chance would increase. Good against aerial targets."
Yngvar laughs, "another dinosaur hunt? how far away do these creatures reside?" (Know: Nature 27)
On the map of the trading post, what is the grey and blue directly below the post? Cliff and water?
Raven and Ra d20+2=21 ; Friday July 6th, 2012 12:44:00 PM
Raven listens to the new comer noting that he looks to be the guy paying the bills around here by the way he is talking, She looks quickly at the plans but does not have a single clue on how to read them, when Pen says that they are to go outside the fenced area look for animal sinew, She rolls her eyes and shakes her head but replies to the group I guess then that I should join your little group here for a while because if you think that you can hunt big ass plant eating lizards with out the smell of the blood bringing in predators then you have got another thing coming.... Your group here will have need of my services one way or the other.
Knowledge Nature Check 25
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Friday July 6th, 2012 2:16:24 PM "Do you have rumors of where the beasts can be found? If not... Do you have a spyglass? If they eat tree leaves, we should be able to see them through the canopy, or at least some hint of where they could be..."
A hunting we shall go. Friday July 6th, 2012 9:49:24 PM
The party discusses the proposed hunt and all are excited for different reasons.
Faust seems interested in the animal itself and some of the properties its crest may hold. Toregan tries to think of the best way to get the carcass back to the Trading Post. Yngvar proposes a few modifications to the current ballista design. Pen nods in agreement. Raven decides it would be best for the group that she join them on the hunt. At Meranus' question of the creatures location Pen offers. It should be easy to find them. Just head east, they like the large clearings in that direction. Just be careful that you don't startle them. Get in their way and they'll run right through you.
If the group has no more questions Pen rolls up the plans and tucks them back under his arm. Good luck and see you soon.
OOC:Next post due by Monday evening.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Monday July 9th, 2012 12:27:52 AM Sorry for lack of posting last week guys, still fighting a case of man-flu
Ellie listens as the plans are discussed, but provides no input to the discussions. Hunting creatures isn't exactly her forte, so she is content to follow the lead of those who seem more experienced.
Raven and Ra Monday July 9th, 2012 10:23:42 AM
After listening to Pen ideas and what he needs them to do. Raven will go ready s herself for the trip in silence, and return to the group in her armor once again and a small backpack in tow.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Monday July 9th, 2012 11:03:09 AM
Toregan gathers his gear and heads to the lift to begin the hunt.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday July 9th, 2012 11:38:21 AM "Just one day of rest too much to ask?" Yngvar gathers his gear and joins Toregan at the lift.
"I'm telling you, we really need to get the base of the lift fortified, trekking up and down the lift is getting tedious."
Can we get a definitive time of posting from the DM? Relatively speaking... Seems sometimes it's morning, others it's evening. Since we are only supposed to post once a day, if we get a morning post today, and an evening post tomorrow, then my two postings are for the same sequence. Flip side, evening post today and morning post tomorrow means my posting tomorrow morning will be after a sequence is missed.
A hunting we shall go. Monday July 9th, 2012 1:55:11 PM
OOC: I will try to post in the evening as much as possible. However I work an 11 am - 11 pm shift at the hospital and normally dont get out until closer to 1130pm. Sorry about the inconsistent posting times still new to the dm thing and trying to figure my posting out. You will not be penalized for posting twice one day and than not having to post the next I can assure you of that.
Thanks, Matt K
Faust Havler Tavir'e Monday July 9th, 2012 4:09:45 PM "Well, can't say I wouldn't like to spend the whole day sleeping and drinking, but I doubt I'd be at ease at passing this opportunity."
Been geared up for for staying at a much less prepared place than the outpost actually turned out to be, he doesn't have anything to do other than double-check if his items are at the proper location and at hand and if his crossbow is loaded; joining everyone at the elevator soon after.
"I'm ready to go when you are."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Monday July 9th, 2012 5:31:00 PM "All right. East it is. Once we finish this, of course. I'm not going into that thing out there again on an empty stomach."
Meranus will be dropping his instrument off at his room before heading out.
A hunting we shall go. Monday July 9th, 2012 7:19:32 PM
The party makes final preparations and Meranus finishes a second serving of breakfast. With the threat of a daylight attack by the dark dwelling Drow over the town is almost back to its normal self. You recieve a few polite smiles and Patterson waves excitedly at you.
You all gather at the lift an hour after your meeting with Pen. The morning sky sets the forest canopy on fire below you. The sight is quite breathtaking to those of you who find beauty in such things. You also notice a pile of supplies next to the lift that should allow for a decent canopy to be built above it.
The ride on the lift allows the newcomers to view it function for the first time. The decent to the jungle floor is tense and everyone is on guard for an attack. While you hear the cries of the flying creatures they are not seen near the lift itself.
Once down and safe it is time to set out to the east. You have plenty of daylight and a well rested group. How do you procede?
OOC: The group will need a few survival checks to keep themselves in the right direction. Also what kind of marching order will you have? Next post due by tomorrow evening.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday July 10th, 2012 3:22:48 PM "Red sky at night, a delight. Red sky at morn, take warn." Yngvar sighs at the firey sky and looks to the rest of the group, "looks like we can expect bad weather today. How am I not surprised."
With a poor sense of direction, Yngvar will happily place himself near the middle of the group.
Raven and Ra d20=17 ; Tuesday July 10th, 2012 7:41:46 PM
Raven points out a easterly direction with her staff, this way she says. and slowly starts walking off.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 d20+7=22 ; d20+7=25 ; Tuesday July 10th, 2012 9:00:11 PM
Toregan makes sure the group is heading in the proper direction throughout their trek, and keeps his eyes and ears peeled for anything out of the ordinary. At least as ordinary as the jungles here could get.
Survival (+7): 22 Perception (+7): 25
Faust Havler Tavir'e d20+5=17 ; d20+9=13 ; Wednesday July 11th, 2012 1:02:29 AM "Yeah, that sounds about right..."
Faust follows the lead with his hand ready at his crossbow as well as carrying a small sphere on his other hand. He looks around to get a glimpse of his surroundings, but not being familiar with the region nor this jungle at all, seems to have a slight problem in properly paying attention, but hopefully his elven heritage will do the trick.
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