(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 d20+4=19 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=21 ; d8+6=13 ; 2d6+10=15 ; 2d6+10=17 ; 2d6+10=15 ; 2d6+10=21 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 1:01:45 AM
Meranus takes up a guarding position next to the dinosaur (at st23) and keeps a sharp eye on his surroundings (Perception=19).
---------------- Bull's Strength and Enlarge Person will expire in the next two minutes or less; listed values are before and after Readied action: Attack the next raptor to come within reach, hits on AC10/8...yeah. Attack of opportunity hits AC 23/21 for 15/13 damage Last three rolls were just out of irritation at the die roller - last three rolls of 2d6+10 was 15
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Wednesday September 12th, 2012 1:10:19 AM "Get a move on that fire will be here soon!"
Yngvar sighs that no one was interested in trying to make a fire break and figures they will have to be back to get another dino.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=14 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 1:41:01 AM
Not sure how the group plans on taking this massive chunk of dino with them, Raganrök scans the surroundings... where are the raptors?... where's Nathanial!? ... soon this is going to become a Dino BBQ!!
Perception 14
Dino BBQ, anyone? Wednesday September 12th, 2012 3:22:47 PM
Ellie has Rishka circle the large beast as she tells Toregan to see to the dino. Meranus steps up to the beast and watches the grasslands. He sees some of the grasses move near him, and it doesn't appear to be the wind, but he does not catch sight of any of the rators. Ragnarok looks around as well and notices the flames crackling along. He thinks he might have heard the squawking of the raptors off to the west, but he isn't quite sure.
Yngvar also mentions the fire burning on the grasslands. They are still a good 50 feet from the creature, but the wind is lightly pushing the flames and smoke towards the group. The sound of thunder can be heard off in the distance and you can see the huge thunderclouds still building as the wind starts to pick up a little with the approaching storm.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 d20+7=21 ; d20+11=30 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 5:06:20 PM
Toregan nods at ellies suggestion and quickly moves to the fallen beast. He checks over the dino, checking to see how much damage the raptors did to the hide and other valuable part of the creature. As he does, he hears the not so distant clap of thunder. [b]"It might be a good idea to take this dino into the jungle. Keep it away from the fire and slightly drier when the storm hits at least. Or we could do what Yngvar suggested and make a firebreak here. We should also grab the raptor corpses. No need to waste a kill."[b] In any event, assuming nothing goes wrong, Toregan will begin to skin and butcher the dinosaur to the best of his ability.
Perception (+7): 21 Survival to skin the big dino (+11): 30
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=20 ; d20+7=9 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 6:50:21 PM
Never having skinned an animal before Ragnarök can't do much to help Toregan... when asked he will help lifting or carrying but other than that...
"It's gonna take some time for this full grown Dino to strip... you think we could drag it out of reach from the fire? I've got some ropes in my backpack... "
Ragnarök keeps an eye on Toregan's back so he can skin the Dino without worrying for raptors...
Perception 20
The moment he hears or sees something twitching nearby he lashes out with a fist... hitting nothing but the wind... (hits AC9 :-) )
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Wednesday September 12th, 2012 8:52:18 PM
Raven watches the group in silence
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 6/9 d20+9=27 ; d20+5=9 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 10:12:13 PM "Ok, I don't know how much time this is gonna take, but I don't think Dondarin wants to do some 'extreme skinning', so, anyone who's not busy, help me make the firebreak Hefnd suggested. Stormhorn, your increased size should still last couple minutes, so fetch us couple of the raptors' corpses, as mentioned, no reason to waste a kill...wonder what raptor meat tastes like..."
Perception for good measure (+9): 27 Survival to make the firebreak, if needed (+5): 9...well, so much for this one
Also Sean, Raven channeled and healed everyone for 11 HP once the battle was ended (I believe Toregan was inside the area of effect), so Toregan should be full
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC21*/11*/19* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Thursday September 13th, 2012 4:08:09 AM
Ellie continues her work with Toregan, skinning the dinosaur and reminding the ranger to take care with any sinews - they were specifically requested by Penn.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Thursday September 13th, 2012 8:11:21 AM "I wouldn't go out there. They're still here. They're just acknowledging us as being higher on the food chain. We slaughtered half their number, so we eat first, but our leavings are theirs. If there are no leavings, they have to attack us again." The minotaur snorts. "All we need is the sinew, right? Get it and get gone. I refuse to protect you from yourselves."
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD d20=4 ; d20=19 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 9:57:21 AM
Raven will add her effort to help build the fire break keeping to her self other then to add instruction on the fire break.
Preseption +4 = 8 Survival +8 = 27
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+6=7 ; d20=2 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 3:39:45 PM
Yngvar keeps the rock in the same shape but moves it to block off the north east direction, the most open approach from any of the super-raptors that aren't running from the smoke like every other animal around.
"Meranus, dragging the corpse just a bit to the east should keep it from getting burned. And if we concentrate the firebreak on that side, we will only need to do part of the space before the firer burns past us in the wind anyway."
Yngvar is doing too much talking to notice anything but the magnificence of his rock illusion., which probably explains his poor ability to judge the wind speed.
Perc =7 Survival =2
Dino BBQ, anyone? Thursday September 13th, 2012 3:52:47 PM
Toregan starts quickly and efficiently skinning the dinosaur. He sees that the sharp claws of the raptors did indeed slice up a good portion of the skin of the beast, but there are still smaller parts he can easily harvest. Ellie helps him and searches for the long, strong sinews. Ragnarok watches Toregan slices and looks outward to the grasses when he sees a raptor running past the group, a good distance from the dead dinosaur. The raptor was running from south to north, around 75 feet from the group.
Yngvar moves the rock illusion around to the northeast of the dinosaur. He looks over at the dinosaur and calls out a suggestion to Meranus, who appears to be ready to get out of this area quickly.
Faust sees the same raptor as he starts to gather up grass for the firebreak. As he pulls the grass out, it breaks in his hands so he has a very small pile ready to burn. Meranus points out that the raptors are still circling -- well, the ones that are not stuck to his still gigantic horns. Raven stops and shows Faust a better way to set up the fire break. She sees that the fire is still growing and will be upon the group soon. A fire break can be started, and that will slow it, but clearly the fire will eventually circle around them and engulf the dinosaur completely... if the rainstorm doesn't arrive first...
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 d20+7=10 ; d20+7=22 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 5:39:05 PM "There are other concerns just now, charlatan." Meranus walks towards the oncoming dinosaur and pulls the impaled beast from his horns, holding it my the neck. If being smote by its own companion's corpse doesn't get the dinosaur to reconsider its attacks... "Toregan! Just get the blasted sinew already!"
--------------- Move 30 feet towards the oncomer Remove the dino from his horn, wield it like a flail (I have Catch Off-Guard) Readied action: Attack the first living or undead raptor that enters my threatened area - Hits AC10 Attack of Opportunity: Hits AC22 I....have no clue what damage a raptor corpse deals, but whatever it is, it's +10 damage
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 d20+9=28 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 8:39:32 PM "Alright alright, I'm hurrying! Blasted raptors damaged a decent amount of the hide anyways. Just don't forget to save that raptor gored to your horn." Toregan decides to ignore the majority of the corpse and instead focus on harvesting the sinew they needed back at the post.
If possible, I'd like to keep that 30, but use it only for gathering the sinew. If i can't, here's another roll. Survival (+9): 28
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=19 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 10:17:30 PM
Shifting from one feet to the other Ragnarök stands nervously next to Toregan... his head going from one side to the other as if he's watching female tennis...
"No need to hurry Master Toregan but that fire is getting dangerously close... "
Ever keeping an eye out for more raptors just in case but it seems that the enlarged Minotaur made a few good points about why they are no longer attacking... there's more in that big bully than just sharp horns...
"Nathanial... where did that blasted hunter go... "
perception 19
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD d20=4 ; d20=14 ; Friday September 14th, 2012 10:59:49 AM
Raven continues to work on the fire break but adds in her more acidic tone Yes there is no hurry I Love to be roasted alive I am a more tasty treat that way,
Preseption 8
Survival 22
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 6/9 d20+9=19 ; d20+5=22 ; Friday September 14th, 2012 11:16:19 AM "My sister knows how to make a very delicious drow sauce that goes really well with roasted meat and-..."
"Errhm...not that this is the time for such talk...", he says, diligently helping Raven to set the firebreak, doing much better now that he has actual instruction, instead of book knowledge to back him up.
He also gets up and looks all over the place, not only looking for more raptors but looking for anything else that might pop up, he does this about 4 times before he voices his concern: "These raptors are behaving in a really bizarre manner...can't help but feel that there is someone...or something...controlling them...though I have nothing but the feeling that something's not right here to base this thought on."
Perception (+9): 19 Survival to set the firebreak (+5): 22
Going to spend my turn to set the firebreak
================== Spells in effect: Enlarge Person (dur 3mins) - on Meranus Dex Mutagen (dur 30mins) - on self
Dino BBQ, anyone? Friday September 14th, 2012 4:09:12 PM
The winds continue to blow and everyone can smell the burning grasses and smoldering meat from the previous dead raptors.
Meranus finally pulls the dead raptor from his horns and starts swinging it around, approaching the surrounding grasses where he saw another raptor running around. He yells again at Toregan to hurry up as he watches the surrounding area. Toregan continues expertly cutting into the dead creature and quickly manages a small pile of usable sinew. Ragnarok steps up near Toregan and stands guard as best he can, looking out and around. He sees more grasses move off to the north and thinks maybe he spotted a raptor running from east to west there.
Meanwhile, Raven and Faust work to get the fire break going. As the break is lit, a large gust of wind blows the thick, black smoke over the entire party for a moment (Everyone: Fort Save, DC 10, or spend the next round choking and coughing with no other actions). The fire continues to burn, but it looks as if the fire break will hold it back from approaching, at least from the south. It is clear that the grasses will continue to burn around to the east and west. There is a rumble of thunder that is a bit closer than before as the wind starts to increase in intensity.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 6/9 d20+4=20 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+5=20 ; Friday September 14th, 2012 5:37:33 PM "*cough, cough* This looks decent enough...but the fire won't politely stop here and go home, think the storm will reach here before the fire flanks us?"
"Hey, raptor brawlers, how many of them are there? Ya can manage??", he suddenly screams to Meranus and Ragnarök, to measure which of the two threats is currently the bigger one.
And just to avoid not doing squat in case the next DM post is before I check here, if it's decided that more firebreak will be needed, Survival to make it (+5): 20
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+6=16 ; Friday September 14th, 2012 7:12:34 PM don't we have a bird familiar? Do some scouting around us?
Yngvar continues to concentrate on the illusion, until someone says the raptors are gone, it's probably working to keep them from encircling the group.
Perc=16
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD d20+1=3 ; Friday September 14th, 2012 8:25:51 PM
Raven Fort Save 3
[b]choke and cough choke and cough choke and cough [b/]
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC21*/11*/19* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+3=15 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+14=27 ; Friday September 14th, 2012 9:48:28 PM
Ellie continues to aid Toregan as best she can, pausing to cough occaisionally (Fort Save vs DC10: 15 = Pass)
"Ok, now that the finer work is done, what say we take some meat with us - maybe a few smaller bones and teeth? They might make for some good trades, and if those raptors do get close, perhaps we can heave a good chunk of the meat away from us to give them something else to eat? I wouldn't worry about being gentle, let's just get what we can quickly"
Rishka continues to circle the dead dinosaur, guarding it as if it were her kill (Fort Save vs DC10: 12 = Pass, Perception: 27 + Darkvision)
OOC: Note to DMs - Full disclosure: While Rishka is present, both she and Ellie have a glowing blue rune on their foreheads, that I imagine would be as bright as a candle or two
===================== Spells in effect: Enlarge Person (dur 3mins) - Cast on Rishka Marge Armor (dur 3hrs) - Cast on Rishka & Self
Spells available to cast today: Lvl1: 5 - 3 = 2
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 d20+4=6 ; Saturday September 15th, 2012 5:54:14 PM
Toregan finishes the work on the dino and is about to respond to Ellies inquiry just as the wave of acrid smoke flows over them. Toregan make the mistake of breathing in the smoke and convulses into hacking coughs, clutching his throat as the smoke burns his lungs.
Fort Save (+4): 6 (Fail)
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+5=15 ; d20+9=21 ; Monday September 17th, 2012 1:37:28 AM
(Fort save 15 - succes)
As the smoke washes over the group Ragnarök can feel his lungs burning... a stinging pain in his eyes makes the monk blink a few times... but he recovers quickly yet realising they can't stay here much longer.
"Nice job on that fire break! That just bought us a few precious moments!"
Seeing how Toregan has finished the work on the dino Rag smiles.
"Damn these adventurers are well organised! Hope to stick with them..; it seems like they have a way to attract danger... hehehe..." the monk thinks...
Ever keeping an eye out for critters Rag's ready to move away from the plains with his new found friends.
(perception 21)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+2=19 ; Monday September 17th, 2012 11:47:21 AM Forgot the fort save=19
"Yes, some meat would be very good. The teeth on one of these is flat, for grinding foliage, the raptor teeth and claws may be of more use. Cut some steaks, least we can do is eat well."
Dino BBQ, anyone? Monday September 17th, 2012 4:13:20 PM
The fire continues to crackle and burn as the smoke spreads. The large cloud of smoke that blew across the group quickly dissipates in the breeze, but more smoke is coming as the breeze continues to pick up.
Faust calls out to the others, trying to determine what's going on with the raptors. He continues building the fire break and can tell it's going to work, but the fire break won't stop the smoke. Yngvar keeps up the illusion rock and looks around for help. Ragnarok looks out and thinks he sees a raptor directly east of the group, but it is at least 150 feet away.
Meanwhile, Raven takes in a deep breath of smoke and starts coughing, as does Toregan. Ellie continues to work on the dino, cutting away a few parts that might be good for trading. She glances up and sees another raptor run from west to east through the grasses, at least 70 feet away from the downed dino.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 d20+4=13 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=13 ; 2d6+10=22 ; 2d6+10=19 ; Monday September 17th, 2012 4:50:23 PM (What the...I could have sworn I posted yesterday... )
"Time to go." Still holding his grisly 'club,' Meranus paces around the fire's east side and turns back to the party. "Everyone: This would be the time to run." The minotaur keeps an eye out for those challenging their right to leave...
---------------------------------------------------------------------- (The 13 was the save from smoke, and the 20 the perception for the last post. I'd love to keep them, but...)
Perception: 7 Readied action, to hit any living or undead raptor that enters his threatened area: Hits AC17, 22 damage (assuming the raptor corpse is a huge club at 2d6, again, not sure of correct wepon dice) Attack of Opportunity: Hits AC 13, 19 damage
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC21*/11*/19* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Monday September 17th, 2012 11:12:29 PM "Time to move! We've got at least one over there" Ellie says nodding in the direction she saw the raptor. "We should move quickly, but stay as a group so as not to be picked off"
The half-elf then checks on Toregan to make sure he is ok, as Rishka follows behind.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 6/9 d20+9=26 ; d8=4 ; d20+9=13 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 9:40:30 AM "Right behind you.", says Faust, abandoning his firebreak and following Meranus and Ellie with his crossbow in hand, ready to shoot any raptor that gets too close.
Readying an action to shoot any raptor that gets within 80ft of the group, hitting AC 26 (27 if it somehow gets within 30ft) and causing 4 damage.
Perception for good measure (+9): 13 (darkvision)
================== Spells in effect: Enlarge Person (dur 3mins) - on Meranus Dex Mutagen (dur 30mins) - on self
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 d20+4=11 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+2=4 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 10:33:26 AM
Toregan quickly gets over his coughing fit and mutters a quick, "I'm okay" to Ellie when she checks on him. He grabs the collected sinew and shoves it into his haversack before moving towards Meranus. "Everyone lets move out! Follow Meranus, he'll keep the raptors away." He takes out his crossbow and reloads it, then levels it at the plains around them, watching for any raptors.
Fort save (+4): 11 Perception (+7): 15 Readied action Shoot at any raptors within 160ft Light Crossbow (+9): 25 (24 if beyond 80ft) Damage (1d8+2): 4 If denied Dex, Sneak attack (1d6): 3
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+6=23 ; d20+2=13 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 12:59:35 PM
Yngvar moves the rock illusion to trail behind them with the arm extending up to cover one flank, he follows along behind the others.
Perc =23 Fort =13
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=13 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 2:52:34 PM "Another critter some 150ft East... they are still out there swarming around us... let's hope they'll go for the meat we leave behind... "
Ragnarök sets his pace to the rest of the group ever keeping an eye out for more Raptors... or other nasty thingsies...
Perception 13
Dino BBQ, anyone? d20+5=23 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 2:59:24 PM
There is a loud crack of thunder off in the distance and the wind starts blowing harder. As the group starts off away from the massive dead dinosaur, a large amount of smoke blows towards the party, but the strength of the wind blows it beyond the group quickly and easily. The grassfire is strengthened by the wind and starts crackling louder as the flames burn up the firebreak and continue to spread across the ground. The only escape from the flames is to the north.
Meranus walks around the fallen beast and leads the group away from the flames. He watches carefully into the grasses, but spots none of the prior raptors. Ellie and Toregan step down from the back of the dinosaur and quickly follow with Rishka behind. Faust moves and looks outward with his crossbow at the ready, hoping to get in one more shot before the group leaves. In the wind and smoke, he doesn't see any sign of the raptors, but Ragnarok calls out where he has spotted them.
Meanwhile, at the rear, Yngvar continues the illusion of the rock, trailing along with the group. As the group steps away from the giant dinosaur, Yngvar hears a loud SNAP right behind him as a raptor takes a chomp at the air where he had just been standing, only to quickly move away from him and into the smoky grasses.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday September 18th, 2012 3:20:29 PM Did the wind change direction again? It was blowing south to north before (assuming the map was oriented north-up). From what I recollect, the fire was going to hit the west part of the dino, and we needed to go east to the tree line. So even assuming a 45 degree spread (not realistic with the wind pushing) we should have easily cleared the eastern edge of where the fire would likely burn.
"This sucks guys, the raptors have somehow managed to see through the illusion. Not sure how many yet, but at least one came through the illusion to take a bite out to try and take a bite out of me. I'm going to keep it up since I hope not all have seen been able to see through the trick."
Yngvar can't help wondering to himself if there might be a druid around waking animals to intelligence. Any base animal should have been dumbfounded by the giant rock, even with it moving. Half talking to himself, "it takes something more than simple animal intelligence to be sticking around with the fire and smoke, let alone to see through a magical illusion, this will bear investigation."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 d20+4=6 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=9 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 5:35:44 PM "You have too much faith in your smoke and mirrors, little one." Meranus reaches back and grabs Yngvar, offering the strangely smaller one his shoulder for the moment. "You'd have been better served by spice and herbs. Ellie, can your pet carry any of the slower people? It doesn't matter where we get to right now, so long as it's not here." Meranus continues on...
What crappy rolls. I don't see or hit anything.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC21*/11*/19* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Wednesday September 19th, 2012 3:33:38 AM "Rishka isn't keen on anyone riding him" Ellie responds, hoping Rishka hasn't taken offence to being called a pet "Let's just make for the trees and get out of the open"
OOC: Ruling in the Rules forum recently was that unless an eidolon has the 'mount' evolution, it cannot be used for riding
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 6/9 d20+9=12 ; d20+9=12 ; Wednesday September 19th, 2012 9:53:06 AM "I was thinking the exact same, Hefnd, these raptors are awfully smart for a bunch of dumb reptiles without any complex social structure. One of those tree-hugging magical freaks must be lurking around...erhm...no offense meant if anyone here would fall into the 'tree-hugging magical fr-person' description.", he keeps running with his crossbow still at the ready.
"Dondarin, is the dinosaur hide you collected enough for that crazy oversized crossbow they want to build?"
Still readying to shoot at any raptor that gets within 80ft, hitting AC12, so I believe it's a marvelous miss. Perception (+9): 12 (darkvision)
================== Spells in effect: Enlarge Person (dur 3mins) - on Meranus Dex Mutagen (dur 30mins) - on self
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=16 ; Wednesday September 19th, 2012 11:40:34 AM
Running with the rest of the group Ragnarök keeps on the look for danger. He stays close to the magic users who tend to be squishier...
"Where do we run to? Those buggers are going to chase it seems... if someone's controlling behind no way of telling how far they will chase us... Keep the magic users in the middle..."
Rag is running with his crosbow on his back... bare hands is all he needs and wants to use if something jumps up at him...
perception 16
(StevenVdB) Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD14 & Ra HP3/3 AC14 d20+6=9 ; d20+4=18 ; Wednesday September 19th, 2012 11:51:10 AM
The party Cleric hurries with the rest of the group his Staff of Gargul held at his side ready to strike whatever Raptor decides to break its teeth on his black chainmail.
Pondering Ynvar's remark on how or why these Raptors decided to stick around despite of the fire, Raven can't find the answer either... he remains oblivious to their odd behaviour.
(Knowledge Nature : 9) (Perception : 18)
(StevenVdB) Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD14 & Ra HP3/3 AC14 d20+6=25 ; Wednesday September 19th, 2012 12:47:20 PM
ADDITIONAL POST
Unkeen about the smouldering fire Raven's pet Ra flutters along above the head of his master. Having an elevated view on things Ra squawks to his master if he spots anything nasty ahead of the group... or if anything is preparing an ambush up ahead...
Perception 25
Depending on what Ra spots, Raven will warn the group.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 d20+7=19 ; Wednesday September 19th, 2012 4:13:23 PM
Tpregan keeps his eyes on the grasses around the group, continuing to move away from the approaching fire. "The raptors took down a big one. This should be plenty for the defenses. And I think we should never, EVER let the raptors get anywhere they could hide. This is more trouble than it's worth."
Perception (+9): 21 Using previous rolls for readied action if able.
Dino BBQ, anyone? Wednesday September 19th, 2012 4:15:52 PM
The group moves quickly and easily away from the fire and the smoke. Raven sends Ra up to take a look around. The bird sees the fire and smoke, but does not spot any other enemies at the moment.
As the group heads back across the grasslands, they clear the smoke and fire and the strong wind is refreshing. A few hundred yards from the edge of the grasslands, the sky darkens and the clouds explode with a crack of thunder and the rain starts pelting down, large drops with even a few smaller balls of hail falling from the sky. There is no sign of the raptors or anything else by this time.
(I tried to be consistent with the smoke and fire and wind. It was all moving south to north and basically going to engulf the dead dino eventually from all sides. Any other actions anyone wants to take before heading back up to the outpost?)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+6=13 ; d20+4=23 ; Wednesday September 19th, 2012 9:23:52 PM
Yngvar is startled by Meranus, but finds himself with a bit more vision to see what's going on.
"Thanks for the lift!" Yngvar gets his feet set on one shoulder and stands with one hand griping a base of Meranus' horn.
"I think I can see my house from up here."
Perc=13, Ride=23
(StevenVdB) Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD14 & Ra HP3/3 AC14 Thursday September 20th, 2012 1:19:38 PM "Hah... that rain just couldn't come a few seconds earlier now could it!" Ragnarök says smiling.
Then Rag begins looking around... checking for sign of Nathanial... where in the name of the seventh star cluster did he go !?!
"Anyone seen Nathanial?", Ragnarök asks his new companions, "The bags we brought were quite valuable... at least someone was willing to pay well for the content... I met him when he set out to find the eggs and I agreed to help him... in return for part of the payment of course... damn I didn't think he would just bail out on me... oh well... on to the next quest then... say... " checking out the group Rag wonders if he would be able to travel with this group instead from now on... after all they are a handful of trouble makers it seems
(StevenVdB) Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD14 & Ra HP3/3 AC14 Thursday September 20th, 2012 1:29:30 PM
Once the group has cleared the grass and the rain starts to fall Ra hurries down to his master and seeks a warm dry spot under his clothes...
Raven on the other hand is quite grouchy about the blasted rain again...
"GRRMPGFF.... that's the second time in two days we're soaked... " and without further talking Raven tries to take cover under the trees...
As they make their way to the outpost Raven remains to herself mumbling incomprehensible mumbo jumbo what could very well be a prayer to Gargul for all you know.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Thursday September 20th, 2012 2:36:22 PM
Toregan trudges through the rain and hail, already used to the feeling of the frequent downpours. Hearing Rag's question, he looks around and also notes the loss of the man. "That's odd. I don't think he was with us when we tried to go after the dinos in the first place either. Could he have stayed behind at the trees?"
Going Home Thursday September 20th, 2012 3:11:55 PM
The group walks through the downpour and finds that the ground here is reliable -- the water pools and runs all around, with various flowing creeks forming here and there throughout the lands. As the group enters the forest, the ground is thick and wet. Every step sinks into the mud and soon everyone is not just soaked, but mud-splattered from stepping and walking, on the entire lower half of their body. The trips soon after the first arrival to this land come back to mind.
As the group plods back towards the lift, the rain continues and the drops hitting the leaves make conversation difficult. Of course, that also makes it hard for other creatures to hear the group plowing through the forest.
When the group arrives back at the lift, the sun starts to peek through and the rain lets up. Riding the lift up, a few more large birds can be spotted far off in the distance. A huge cat appears under the lift and watches the lift rise for a few moments before moving on. The lift manages to make it back to the top of the plateau without event and the group breathes a sigh of relief as they make their way back to safety, even if they are soaked and covered with dark mud. Fortunately, most of the blood from the battle was washed off by the torrential rains.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Thursday September 20th, 2012 8:21:31 PM "Don't know about the rest of you, but I am looking forward to a bit of rest and relaxation. And then I want to finish working on the security at the base of the lift. Did you see the size of that cat?"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Friday September 21st, 2012 5:30:42 AM "Thank Imod it's not night. If I would have had to go on watch immediately...." Meranus shudders, spraying the rest of the party with more water.
"Ragnarok, You'll be wanting to talk to the administrator. He modified the contracts to include two" (pointing at Raven and Faust with both hands). "You were useful in distracting the raptors."
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 6/9 Friday September 21st, 2012 10:52:04 AM "Ah...what a lovely stroll...is it always like this?", he asks, obviously feeling uncomfortable to have been pretty much transformed into a "mud drow".
"But I agree...really looking forward to a hot bath, some tea and a good chunk of dino meat...don't think anyone ever wrote about what they taste like..."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Friday September 21st, 2012 1:29:12 PM
Toregan, despite being cover in dirt and mud, is in high spirits from a fairly successful hunt. "Carnivores don't usually have the best meat. The plant eaters on the other hand may have great meat. Guess we'll find out. First I'll get this sinew to Pen and see who needs it. Yngvar, you interested in the ballista? Might want to come with me to see if you can help out."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Friday September 21st, 2012 1:57:40 PM
A little puzzled on what is to happen next Ragnarök nods to Meranus at his suggestion to go talk to the administrator... " I'll be seeing you soon" Ragnarök says and heads out to find the administrator. While he walks through the outpost he keeps an eye out for Nathanial...
ooc : a little unsure what you folks are planning to do next. When do you go collect the prize for the hide? Guess you'll also be wanting to go to the Catacombs to sell and purchase new gear?
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Friday September 21st, 2012 2:25:15 PM
Raven is curious to see that ballista and follows Toregan to meet Pen.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Friday September 21st, 2012 2:30:02 PM
With a mental sigh at the delay before his own rest, Yngvar nods to Toregan, 'sure, I'd like to see how they plan on using the ballista myself. Wonder if I can shrink it down for portability..."
ooc:: we haven't received exp since 5/9/12 for cutting wood, and other than a bag of coin (500g), platinum ring, and ivory case found on 6/15/12 (Who are we splitting that loot amongst?), we haven't received any loot.
After that split, I may have something like 3-400g. Not enough to do worry about the catacombs. And we haven't been here long enough for a monthly salary either.
Going Home Friday September 21st, 2012 5:29:26 PM
Most of the group decides to head over to the ballista and turn in their hard-won sinew. Ragnarok decides to seek out the administrator. Before the group gets anywhere, Ragnarok spots Nathanial who is coming to meet them. Nathanial says, "The time has come for me to go. I need to be heading back to the float to see to a few things that have come up. Personal things. If there are any of you that need to be heading back, this would be the time to go. With me."
You can see the tops of the clouds down in the valley and the wet storm is still vivid in your mind. There's no sign of the storm heading up the plateau, at least not any time soon. It is beyond mid-day and the sun has begun it's descent towards the horizon. You will still have plenty of time to make it to the ballista sight before dinner time after speaking with Nathanial.
1,300 experience points for the battle with the raptors.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Friday September 21st, 2012 6:02:28 PM I'll search through the archives and make sure we haven't missed anything. I'll send out a mass email so everyone knows what we have.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Friday September 21st, 2012 11:54:53 PM (OoC: we got some stuff from the cythnegots to, don't forget. Cythnegots, raptor nest, and 2 CLW potions a piece.)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC21*/11*/19* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Saturday September 22nd, 2012 12:19:05 AM And who knows what the dino steaks, teeth, etc are worth...
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC21*/11*/19* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Saturday September 22nd, 2012 12:21:28 AM
Glad to be safely back at the outpost, Ellie seeks out Penn to inform him of their progress and return.
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FYI... Due to personal reasons guys, I'm having to drop Ellie out of this campaign. It has been so much fun, and I look forward to hearing in the LnB about a T-Rex being knocked out here :)
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Saturday September 22nd, 2012 8:44:26 AM OOC I am sorry to see you go ... are you thinking of coming back to the game at a later date???
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+11=14 ; Sunday September 23rd, 2012 12:08:03 AM Sorry to see you go, travel well.
OOC: Around 4/16/12 there was an encounter with flying raptors, not sure if it was enough to generate XP. After the cythnigots, there was significant conversation regarding the loot to that point, but no decisions were reached. At this point, some of the mundane gear has been claimed, Yngvar has the potions given to him by Gazzy, and Rexxan claimed a magic mace, properties not yet identified. And today is not Yngvar's day to figure it out, maybe tomorrow (Spellcraft 14), assuming Rexxan didn't take the mace with him when he went awol.
On 4/30/12 we were attacked by a raptor while loading the wood, and on 5/9 received xp (this was the last xp received). On 6/1/12 we set an ambush for 3 raptors, combat ended 6/14/12 On 7/24/12 we were attacked by 2 xtabay and an assassin vine, then almost a half dozen more xtabay's, combat ending 8/3/12. On 8/29/12 we had the stampede to deal with (is that considered an encounter?) Then we had at least 3 more raptors to deal with.
So I count three significant events for which exp has not been awarded.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Sunday September 23rd, 2012 11:19:28 AM
Meranus feels no need to say goodbye to the still-a-stranger Nathaniel and doesn't personally have a sinew so he feels no need to go to the balista point. Instead he just heads for the inn and crashes into bed.
(Blast, RobC, I've enjoyed gaming with you and now don't even have the Scarlet Tap to continue the pleasure. Good luck in the future.)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Sunday September 23rd, 2012 8:33:20 PM
Toregan declines the offer to travel out of Cthonia with Nathaniel. So much remains to be done, Toregan can't even begin to think of how he could leave with so much left to do. He drops by Pen's office with the sinew in his pack and introduces their newest addition, Ragnarok, to Pen to get things all sorted out.
(Sad to see you go Rob. Its been quite fun playing with you. Hopefully you'll be able to rejoin us eventually, so there's always that! I also promise to make sure that a T-Rex is KOed and that it makes its way to the LNB. Good luck in real life!)
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Monday September 24th, 2012 9:13:28 AM
Raven Reply's to Nathanial That sounds like a good idea what i was looking for is not here so i need to move on, and would be happy to travel with you for a while , when are you leaving
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 6/9 Monday September 24th, 2012 11:27:47 AM
(Although brief, I also enjoyed playing with you, Rob, hope you'll rejoin us at some point in the future)
"Nah...I'm staying, I'd be a lousy researcher if I went home after a couple days on the field...even after being attacked by plants, almost trampled by herbivores and attacked by raptors. And besides, I still have to redeem myself for almost making barbeque out of everyone."
"That said...as interesting as the ballista is, I have to go throug my journal to see if there's anything else to add or worthwhile for my draft on this place."
Faust leaves with Meranus, in hopes of finding a comfy table where he can sit and go through his papers without unnecessary distractions.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Monday September 24th, 2012 1:34:30 PM
Not wanting to make trouble for having no gain from the eggs they brought back Ragnarök simply nods goodbye to Nathanial.
Once that's done, the monk turns around... looks around... left... right... front 'n back... where to go?!? He's not at home here, not does he have a place to crash. No trace of the ones he was with earlier...
There's always something to do in the local tavern! Besides his stomach is beginning to sound like there's another thunderstorm coming... Stopping the first friendly looking face he meets Ragnarök asks for directions to the best pub in the outpost...
Going Home Monday September 24th, 2012 4:17:53 PM
Nathanial nods to Ellie and Raven and says, "Very well, I would be glad of your company on my return." He goes with Ellie, Raven, and Toregan to Pen to straighten out the details.
Faust, Ragnarok and Meranus head directly to the inn to rest. As they enter, they notice a few new faces in the tavern including another minotaur -- but one without horns!
Checking on the module: The 1,300 xp is for the small raptor nest, the vines, and the larger group of raptors, I believe. Turning in the items you stripped from the first raptor group nets you 36 gp, and the items from the giant dino earns you 116 more gold.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday September 24th, 2012 7:22:53 PM
Doesn't make sense for the 1160 xp awarded on 5/9 to be for events that occurred afterwards. The raptors were 6/14, and the vines were 8/3. Or did one of our DM's mess up and give us exp really early?
DM post on XP Monday September 24th, 2012 8:21:14 PM
Modules are broken into scenes, generally XP is given at the conclusion of each scene and does not necessarily coincide with are bear direct relation to combat. The nature of play can also cause shifts in encounters and possibly additional encounters to a module. Cthonia, has been a prime example of such as our player base shrank and expanded post module creation. XP is really created and parsed across a module with overall advancement in mind for the pace of the game and not calculated against traditional straight encounter. I would be happy to explain further if anyone wants to, but would like to do so off board mikalus30@gmail.com Co Dm Dan K thanks all
Griffin Monday September 24th, 2012 10:04:17 PM
Sitting at the Bar is a tall and thin human looking female with waist length blond hair and steel blue eyes Dresses in patch work clothing and a travel stained cloak, her shoes are mismatched and look to have holes in them. She would look very beutiful if not for the clothing and the dirt that cover her She seams to be in her mid 20's and has the look of someone that has been on the road for a very long time. The smile on her face makes her very friendly and inviting.
Jorge (Asteron) AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Monday September 24th, 2012 10:22:41 PM
Standing at the bar not too far from the blue-eyed blonde, a figure of eight and three quarter feet in height looks at the world through inquisitive, dark eyes, set in a strong, black, minotaurian face. Below the face, a gray-green cloak of linen hides most of the body, with the exception of two cloven hooves, obsidian black, trimmed, and well-polished. Above the face, and hiding part of it, a wide-brimmed heavy felt hat of gray.
He calls whoever is tending the bar, and asks with a polite tone: "a bottle of your best wine, if you please. And a goblet, the largest you have". He thought better of it, and added, "and a roast capon or three, lots of potatoes, preferably boiled, and vegetables. I am famished!"
There is something unusual about the figure. Something that is not quite right. Oh, yes! How could that have been overlooked? The minotaur has no horns!
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Monday September 24th, 2012 10:31:47 PM (OoC: Welcome to the game, guys! Should be fun.)
Meranus walks in and spots the other minotaur, and just stands there blinking at the obvious lack of horns. Eventually he just shakes his head vigorously and gives it a few taps with his hand. "Been awake too blasted long....seeing things even without the charlatan around..." With that, he strides straight past the newcomers to his room.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Monday September 24th, 2012 11:16:24 PM
Toregan continues on to Pen's, saying his goodbyes to Ellie on the way.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday September 25th, 2012 12:36:10 PM
Having filed his report, Yngvar returns to the inn.
After a cursory glance at the others in the inn, he yells to the barkeep, "a hot bath please."
After a nice relaxing hot bath, Yngvar returns to the main room and claims a table in the corner, the same table he sat at before their last foray into the lowlands.
"Who are the noobs? The chick would probably be cute, after a bath." Nodding to the other 'taur, "firend of Meranus?" Yngvar doesn't wait for a response before ordering the cook's special and a pitcher of ale. "Oh what the hell, put a round for those two on my tab."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Tuesday September 25th, 2012 1:11:07 PM
Ragnarök smiles at Yngvar's comment and observes the ones in the Inn.
Another big bully... and... one fine looking lass!... if we can persuade her to join us scruffy rubble the party quality would just improve by 100%!!
The monk makes his way over to the bar, orders a drink and then observes the rest of the party and the new ones around...
(ooc with her high Cha score the stunning lass might be difficult to resist to!!)
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Tuesday September 25th, 2012 3:26:18 PM "Oh...right...there are indeed new people here, thought they looked a bit...hmmm...'out'", he mutters once he enters the inn. "I'll also have hot bath...on a different room obviously...if you only have one room I'll wait."
Once he's back from the bath, now mud-free, he joins Yngvar at his table, though with his eyes still glued to the newcomers in an intrigued and curious manner. "By the way, Hefnd, I would've mentioned it earlier, but it quite obviously wasn't the time for that...but I have a grimoire here with some spells, as in, the normal variant kind, would you like to take a look? Couldn't translate all of them into extracts just yet..."
Going Home Tuesday September 25th, 2012 4:32:05 PM
Meranus quickly heads to his room to nap.
Toregan heads to visit Pen.
Yngvar goes to clean himself up before making an appearance in the main room of the inn, as does Faust.
Ragnarok, still very muddy, dirty, and wet. Heads straight to the bar to order a drink for himself and the newcomers.
Welcome to the new members. Feel free to converse here and make many, many posts about your interaction. If there is anything specific that anyone wants to do before we move on, post about it now. Toregan, is there anything specific you want from Pen?
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Tuesday September 25th, 2012 6:17:54 PM Noobs... New people... The minotaur smiles. That was much better treatment than he got with his own kind, back home.
Turning to Yngvar, he raises his goblet, thankful for the unexpected drink. It was an auspicious beginning, after all. [b]"Meranus, you say? I believe I do not have the pleasure. Who is this Meranus you mention?"
He pauses for a moment, and then introduces himself to all those present. "Pardon my lack of manners. My name is Asteron, called the Worldtraveler. A warrior by trade, a seeker of meaning by destiny. Honored to meet your acquaintance."
It is of note that the tone of voice of the big brute is even, and his words polite, cultured even. Not what one would expect from one of his particular set of battle skills.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Tuesday September 25th, 2012 7:00:08 PM (He'd just ask directions for where to deliver the sinew and for an overview of whats happened while we've been gone.)
Griffin Tuesday September 25th, 2012 9:22:06 PM
Griffin sits at the bar for a few minutes and listens to the group chat, taking the offered drink she wanders over to where Yngvar, Faust are sitting thanks friend as she raises her ale mug, she walks around the table and then picks a seat bar keep another round here for my new friends as they where kindly enough to but the first round as she sits Thanks I am and Griffin, a merchant by trade, but a bit down on my luck and you can see, it's nice to meet some friendly faces for a change, Whom do I have the pleasure of drinking with kind sirs as she sets her mug down.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Wednesday September 26th, 2012 10:58:35 AM
Faust gleefully accepts the second round, "Delighted to meet you both, I'm Faust Havler of the Tavir'e drow house, but we're from the surface good drows, not the underground angst-filled conquering type of drow. Alchemist researcher who decided for a more 'hands-on' aprooach, here to research the place and hopefully make a name for myself to publish many books on both my theories and my findings here. I'm not exactly a warrior, but I can get by decently."
He takes a sip of his drink, "Funny to meet another would-be merchant here...originally I was to be a potion merchant back in the Float...but that's ancient history by now. Oh, and by the way, Meranus would be the jolly happy sunshine of a taur that came in with us earlier, I suspect he crashed straight onto his bed."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+7=26 ; d20+9=20 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2012 11:13:19 AM
After having refreshed himself with a drink Ragnarök realises he ... euhm... stinks... Smelly and dirty as he is he remains at a certain distance from the table as he greets the new ones.
"Well met lady Griffin, well met Sir Asteron... My name is Ragnarök. Or Crow as some call me. Allow me to freshen up first before I join you at this table. "
Observing Griffin and Asteron, Ragnarök tries to discern if they have good intentions or not...
(sense motive: 26) (perception: 20)
Walking away from the Inn to go upstairs and get a bath Griffin and Asteron might notice the monk's unarmed apart from a fairly new looking crossbow... it's obvious that that is not his weapon of choice and actually looks quite clumsy on his back.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Wednesday September 26th, 2012 11:46:08 AM
Yngvar nods in thanks for the drink, and stands to bow slightly to Griffin, "Yngvar Hefnd, wizard extraordinaire." Turning to nod at Faust, "what my pyromanical friend means, is that Meranus most likely crashed into his bed."
Motioning to the chair, "join us, we were about to have something to eat. Several of my companions and I were having too much to drink and agreed to come here, voluntarily! The pay sucks, the plants are as dangerous as the wildlife, and it rains every day. Other than that, it's, well it's an opportunity. So what brings you to the armpit of Wold?"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Wednesday September 26th, 2012 12:40:54 PM
Meranus tosses and turns in his bed. Eventually one eye opens to stare at the miracle bag. And it keeps staring.
Going Home Wednesday September 26th, 2012 2:55:35 PM
The group meets the newly arrived people in the tavern and the ale starts to flow freely. Ragnarok introduces himself and then heads off to clean himself up. He sense no ill intentions from the newcomers, but (Ragnarok only): Highlight to display spoiler: {you do notice Griffin's hand moving furtively as she walks past Yngvar and his belt pouch moves just slightly...}
Toregan delivers the sinew to some men working with large chunks of trees. They haven't made a lot of progress, but they are hopeful. Pen mentions that it is more of the same here -- some people leaving his employ and a few others taking their place. He mentions two that will likely be found at the inn that have entered his employ and will likely be able to help the group with their next tasks: one Asteron and Griffin.
Meranus looks over at his bag and he hears a loud bout of laughter from the main room, helping to ensure that he will not get back to sleep soon.
Griffin: More results coming soon...
Griffin d20+8=24 ; d20+8=16 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2012 3:15:11 PM
Griffin will spend some time sitting at the table sipping her ale watching the comings and goings of everyone around. She also keeps a ear open to see if there are anything that people are talking about that might benefit her. After about a hour she will get up and head to the room that she was assigned upstairs and clean up with a bath and change before leaving the inn and heading to find Pen.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Wednesday September 26th, 2012 5:30:37 PM
Those gathered notice that Asteron prefers wine to ale and mead, but that he does not refuse to drink whatever offered or whatever others are partaking of. He seems politely distant at first, but after a few rounds he appears to be quite at ease with all. So much so, in fact, that he insists of paying for a few rounds himself, insisting on the best wine (or ale, if there is no wine) that the house has to offer. He remains standing, but that is in deference to the flimsy (for a minotaur) chairs in the place... no sense in destroying one and having to pay for it.
"Why am I here? Well, if one does not know where one is going, any place is as good as another, no? But the truth is that I am paying an honor debt. That I will settle first, and then I will see if this is the place for me or not." The answer is cryptic, but then his newly found companions are exactly that, newly found. Sharing his innermost turmoil would not do right now. "So, I find myself indirectly employed by a Mr. Randolph, through a gnome with a tongue-twisting name that is easier to call Pen, until further developments change things. That is the gist of it. The rest is a tale for another place, and another time".
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Wednesday September 26th, 2012 10:56:43 PM
Toregan delivers the sinew to the workers and then heads to the inn to meet the new helpers. Bracing himself for the conversation sure to come, he walks into the tavern and sees the drinks being passed around. Noting the two new faces, he walks up to the and gives them a polite nod of the head. "N-n-nice t-to..... see you t-two. N-name's, uh, Toregan." He pauses as he pinches the bridge of his nose and sighing, "I'm s-sorry ab-about my sp-p-peech. Not, uh.... not used t-to new p-people. Are,uh, you th-th-the new helpers around the p-post?"
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Thursday September 27th, 2012 1:56:03 AM
Casting an eye on Griffin, Ragnarök smiles as he walks up the stairs...
"There's more to the lass than just good looks... interesting!... "[/b] he thinks to himself.
Not doing or saying anything else the monk disappears in one of the rooms to come out an hour later. All cleaned up and well refreshed. As he comes out of the room and follows the stairs down to his friends again - good to see Toregan's back and well - he passes Griffin on the stairs...
Whispering to Griffin he chuckles : [i]"fast hands you have lady Griffin... fast hands and good looks are a dangerous combination for the unaware traveller... I'll be seeing you later I hope... "
smiling he joins his friends again at the table.
"The next one's on me! Ynvar's probably almost out of coins anyhow! whahaha
Griffin d20+15=34 ; d20+10=26 ; Thursday September 27th, 2012 12:16:21 PM I have no Idea what you are talking about Sir she reply's to Ragnarok with a wink and continues up the stairs turning back she whispers but one sure watch one belt she says as she hands him a potion I think you dropped this
Griffin comes back after about a half hour Her hair is combed and the dirt is gone, she is dressed in a flashy, and a bit gaudy red dress that is a lot better cared for.
She will sit with the group again and Faust you say your a Alchemist... interesting we should talk later, I am curious about your trade. How did you shop fail, I myself over extended as business venture that now lies at the bottom of the Ocean, off the coast of Rum somewhere. Now i am here to try to rebuild my empire as it were. but I seam to be unable to catch a break, when Mister Randolgh found me on the Trash Level of floating City and offered me a job, Having no other options Here I am.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+9=19 ; Thursday September 27th, 2012 12:50:43 PM
Yngvar keeps his ale intake low enough to remain sober, though he's happy to refill everyone else.
"Yes, the ever resourceful Mr. Randolf... How did he sucker you in?"
Perception 19, note that belt purse is attached to harness on char sheet
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Thursday September 27th, 2012 1:29:02 PM
As Griffin hands back the potion Ragnarök is struck with awe... he graciously bows for Griffin and with a smile he whispers "... m'lady ... please join our scruffy rubble... you and your skills will be both useful and a pleasure to watch... "
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Thursday September 27th, 2012 2:49:57 PM
Meranus comes trudging back to the main room and to his party, with a serious case of bed fur. "Yngvar, just for the..." He stops as he again sees the hornless minotaur, this time with wine in hand. After a second, he pokes Asteron with two fingers, then does it again. "Well, first, how did you make this one seem solid? And how can you be so good with smoke and mirrors and still overlook the most important physical characteristic of my race?"
Griffin Thursday September 27th, 2012 3:27:31 PM Sir I am just a humble peddler of previously enjoyed goods, I will gladly join your group as Mr Randolf asked as I have little options but I am not skilled in anyway She reply's to Ragnarok To Yngnar she answers Mr Randolf did not sucker me in I just did not have any better options, Starve to dead in the Float or a paying opportunity here.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Thursday September 27th, 2012 3:34:12 PM
Asteron listens to the exchanges, laughing with his companions, but is immediately wary at the skill the lady displays at [i]finding[/] other people's possessions. * I better double check inventory whenever she is around * he thinks. Still, he does not even flinch. The minotaur knows well that such skills may prove very useful in a bind.
Then Meranus comes in, and pokes him in the chest, twice. Not only that, but he also directs attention to his lack of horns. Yet, the wine and ale have mellowed him out somehow, so he says with a wry smile, "Alas, I wish it was an illusion, but no. What you see is what I am". Then, turning to face Meranus he says in Minotaur, with a pang of pain in his voice that only a minotaur would detect... and understand. "I was born without horns." That summed up his life in five short words that hid an ocean full of pain.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Thursday September 27th, 2012 4:12:07 PM
Yngvar smiles at Meranus, "I've been working on my ventriloquism too, did you see my lips move when I made him talk?"
Resting at the Inn Thursday September 27th, 2012 6:19:05 PM
The meeting in the Inn continues.
Keep up the conversation, big action coming soon...
Griffin Thursday September 27th, 2012 9:20:53 PM
Griffin while sitting at the table Orders a ale and from the bar keep she then puts a hat over a full glass Guessing that this must be the other taur named Meranus that someone was talking about earlier Griffin turns to him and asks Meranus I would like to bet you a round of drinks that without touching the hat that is covering my drink I can drink it like magic .... What do you say ...
Griffin Thursday September 27th, 2012 9:27:08 PM
Adding to the conversation ... oh how rude of me by the way I am Griffin its nice to meet you, so what do you say think I can do it .....
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Thursday September 27th, 2012 10:52:08 PM
Toregan sighs again and shakes his head, giving Asteron an apologetic smile before sitting down and ordering a drink for himself and for the new minotaur in the group. "Yngvar, do you have to encourage him?" As Griffin bets on her abilities, Toregan cracks a smile. "Heh. If it is m-magic, he won't b-b-believe it. S-so far, the only th-thing he c-c-couldn't explain are our handy h-haversacks. By the way Meranus, have you figured out the mystery behind those yet?
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Thursday September 27th, 2012 11:50:39 PM
Looking...is that....ashamed?! the taur shrugs and looks at the hunter. "I did come out here looking for a hint. So, Yngvar, say for the sake of argument that you would make one of those. How would you do it?"
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=20 ; Friday September 28th, 2012 1:02:15 PM
Sitting comfortable at the table Ragnarök enjoys the conversation and wonders what their next job will be. Fairly new in the group also, he has little tales to share. He mainly observes the others both new and old in the group.
Yet if there's one thing to say about Ragnarök it's the fact that even while resting he's always keen for trouble and keeps an eye on the others visiting the inn... the lone wanderer that comes in, the strange fellow that leaves... the one peeking through the window to check out the group...
(perception 20)
The Trading Post Inn Friday September 28th, 2012 1:23:29 PM
Meranus joins Toregan and Yngvar, who are presently talking to a few newcombers to the Trading Post. Griffin, a down on her luck Merchant and Asteron a minotaur born without horns. Ragnarok, whom just recently joined the group is here as well with the drow elf Faust.
Ellie and Raven have both gone to speak with Pen and others about the Post with Ragnarok's companion Nathanial. The intention of the smaller band is to leave for Floating City soon.
The owner operator of the Inn, Haggard, is the only other person in the Tavern currently. His daughter Hope, apparently is out. It is still a couple hours before the dinner hour and the rest of the Trading Post's pernament residence are busy with thier own lives.
Haggard comes from around the bar and deposits another round of drinks, a dark porter in earthenware mugs. One of the Brewer Bast's specialities. "Easy on the wine friend taur, there is only one other bottle for sale in the entire place." Haggard picks up some empties, wipes a spot on the table, "Waiting for the meat to hit the fires or do you want to start in now?" he asks the table at large
At the word of meat, the lion stretched out in front of the fire lifts its head to gaze over at the big man. Haggard ignores the cat, and it resumes its nap.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Friday September 28th, 2012 2:21:57 PM
Faust expresses surprise seeing Yngvar's potion on your hand, but doesn't say anything and just watch amused as Meranus thinks the new taur is an illusion, trying to make out what was said in minotaur, but ultimately failing.
In reply to Griffin's question, "I don't really enjoy going into details...but suffice to say that the business is bound to go under at some point, I just jumped out of the boat early to try something different and hopefully be able to deal with it when it happens. Maybe I'm just pessimistic, but I rather be prepared than sorry."
"Interesting bet...but unless you're going to use your 'hand magic', I can do the exact same, actually...", he says with a smirk.
Griffin Friday September 28th, 2012 3:35:30 PM Well you will have to wait and find out, unless you want to take up the bet that is ??
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 d20+7=15 ; Friday September 28th, 2012 10:43:17 PM
Toregan thanks Haggard for the ale and gives in to Griffin's proposed bet. He places two gold pieces on the bar. "M-might as.... uh, well see if you c-c-can trick Meranus." Turning to Haggard he shakes his head. "I'm fine f-for waiting. C-can't speak for the others th-though."
Perception (+7): 15
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+9=27 ; Saturday September 29th, 2012 2:05:29 AM "As I said, I have one very good idea of how to do it, so no thanks, but I am curious to see your methodology."
Perception (+9): 27 (darkvision)
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 d20=4 ; Saturday September 29th, 2012 8:31:56 AM
Asteron keeps silent, but follows the exchange with curiosity. Not that he cares much for things magical; he is a creature of weapons and might, of strikes both armed and unarmed. But he is always interested on the abilities that those around him, so he tries to pay close attention to what is going on in front of him.
He does raise his goblet as Toregan places his two gold pieces on the bar. *This might be a good opportunity to show some support to my fellow Taur *, he thinks, placing another two gold coins of his own just besides the other two. "Another two for Meranus", he says, "let's see what you can do..."
Perception (+8): 12
Griffin Saturday September 29th, 2012 1:19:55 PM
Griffin sits there with her most innocent look on her face and wait to see if the big taur will take up her challenge I am getting thirsty Mr Taur are you in ?
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Sunday September 30th, 2012 3:37:58 AM
Amused by Griffin, Ragnarök looks up to Meranus wondering if he will take up the bet... already knowing who is likely to win the monk wonders how the Taur will react if he looses...
"Here's another two on Meranus... "
Looking at Griffin he grins and says: "Now let's see about those skills lass... "
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Sunday September 30th, 2012 4:54:47 PM "Fine, entertain us with your pointless sleight of hand."
Griffin Monday October 1st, 2012 9:10:52 AM
Looking at the big grin on her face Ah but that's just ....I have already drank it ...... you just don't know it. and there is no Sleight of hand at all
She sits there and waits to see what the Taur does but reaches for the money on the table.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Monday October 1st, 2012 2:22:42 PM
Meranus slams his hand onto the table over the coins. "The terms were that "I can drink it." If it's already empty, it can't be drunk. You owe my friends some beers."[/b]
Griffin Monday October 1st, 2012 6:25:06 PM well no what i said was I can drink the ale without touching the hat and I did
Griffin Monday October 1st, 2012 6:30:22 PM So there's no need to get mad,
She will sit there still calm and with a smile on her face
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Monday October 1st, 2012 6:42:24 PM "Not angry, merely correct. You're the one that stalled out the beginning of the bet; if you had already drank it (which by your words, you have), you blew your own timetable, so you owe the brews to my friends. And now I wish I had put up my own money.
Unless, of course, you're just waiting for one of us to lift the hat so you can quickly swipe the glass and drink it. I suggest, friends, that we don't lift the hat until she's either forfeited or proven she's already drunk it. Good luck, miss."
The Trading Post Inn Monday October 1st, 2012 8:28:49 PM
A rather interesting game ensues at the table as Griffin and Meranus square off on a trade of words and intent. Meranus has the small pile of coins quite guarded and intends to stay right there, not touching the hat until Griffin forfeits the bet.
Haggard chuckles across the bar
The door opens and several from the post arrive for early drinks and to unwind a bit at the end of their day. Bast, Risca, Nudge and Patterson all enter essentially together and talking among themselves. The subject, Patterson's ballista design and the general feeling of good will and minor admiration for what the party has already accomplished.
Patterson heads to the table, "Things are going quite well and I wanted to personally extend my gratitude in bringing a dream to life. By end of next week, both ballista should be up and operational."
Griffin Monday October 1st, 2012 9:33:37 PM thats just it prove me wrong or the money is mine sir
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Monday October 1st, 2012 9:57:11 PM "It's your bet, thus your burden of proof. Now, just to ensure fairness..." Meranus covers the coinage with one massive hand and roots around in his miracle bag with the other. He draws out his carpentry kit and opens the latch with a horn. He slides the coins nearer the hat and uses his thumb and index finger to hold a nail to its brim. Waving the hammer in his other hand, the taur looks up at the scoundrel. "Surely you have no objections to keeping the game fair, little one?"
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Monday October 1st, 2012 10:02:00 PM
Asteron looks first at the girl, then at the other minotaur. At one point, he seems to be about to speak, but he thinks better of it, and keeps his peace. His eyes keep darting from Griffin to Meranus, hinting at a brain furiously racing to divine who will win the bet.
* Who said this corner of the Wold would be boring? * He smiles as he raises his goblet to his lips. * If this is but a taste, many an adventure will be found here. *
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Monday October 1st, 2012 11:20:43 PM
Toregan looks skeptically at Griffin's explanation, but shrugs as Meranus logics out the bet. He continues to watch with interest to see who will outsmart who.
Griffin Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 11:33:57 AM
Griffin looks at the taur and Laughs for quite a while almost spilling her current drink sure you may do that but what do you think the barkeep is going to say to you ruining his table, are you not going a bit extreme my friend over a meagre wager, by that why not chop the table on two, but do as you will I have all night because as it is the the paradox that I presented is that the drink can be full or empty , depending on the earlier event, and as such remains both full and empty until someone lifts the hat and checks
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 12:50:08 PM "Well, there's not much to be done now, is there?", says Faust with his cocky smug, "He saw through your trick, fair and square no point in denying...I don't know mr. Stormhorn for quite as much time as others here, but from what I could observe, he seems to bring the expression 'stubborn as a minotaur' -no offense- to a whole new level, so just admit defeat already, you're better off hoping that the hat gains conscience and gets up on its own than he gives in."
As the Patterson congratulates the party, Faust turns to them and says, "I'm sure am glad that the skin was enough...we went through a miniature version of hell to get it...not sure if everyday here is quite as jolly, but it was way more than I expected...which does bring me to a small question: is there any report of a druid or sentient reptile race around...or maybe folk tales that could be interpreted as such?"
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 1:58:30 PM
Ragnarök smiles about the things unfolding between Griffin and Meranus. For a moment he was worried that things would get nasty but luckily they both can hold their peace. The monk does wonder how they will act to once they all go out on another adventure.
"That's settled now! I'm starting to get hungry! Meranus, it seems you just won some coins... how about another drink on you my friend!"
Griffin Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 5:25:46 PM
Griffin laughs and continues to laugh for a while Meh tossing some coins on the table That would depend on what you were looking for out of the bet then would it not She gets up still chuckling at the lot and walks over to the bar next round on me good sir, just tell me what i owe you She walks out of the bar still grinning ear to ear, the supposed "lost" bet does not seam to bother her in the least in fact she seams almost happy
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+9=25 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 8:26:48 PM "Sentient reptile race.... kobolds? Sure, there's kobolds, about a week that way, make sure you bring some salt and pepper if oyu intend to go say hello." Yngvar jerks a thumb over his shoulder towards the jungle.
"Meranus, that lass looks to have a crush on you, better count your fingers, make sure she didn't swipe one."
Yngvar decides that before anything else happens he better get started on dinner. Between bites Yngvar informs those he has been working with "a little more cash and I can start making some gear for us. After those near death experiences with the lightning and fire I was thinking of a cloak i heard about, pretty popular among adventurer's I had heard. It gives the wearer just a little help in avoiding bodily harm."
After his meal, Yngvar heads over to the market to unload a few of the items the group has collected.
"how much for this platinum ring and ivory case?"
Appraise=25 for platinum ring and ivory case found in raptor nest 6/15/12.
"And I will be needing," pulling a list from his pocket, "a set of masterwork artisan tools for leather working and carpentry, a hammock, a signal whistle, and some canvas, 3 yards by 33 yards, 2 pounds of pepper, 5 sewing needles, and 2 bundles of twine. I think that should do it for now." Yngvar hands over 127 gold, 32 copper.
The Trading Post Inn Settled Bets Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 10:40:44 PM
Griffin and Meranus hash out the bet and as the woman brings up the possible destruction of the table, several notice that Haggard is still simply smiling himself. Apparently quite amused at it all. Griffin though concedes and buys a round for the house. Haggard gives her a once up and down, "We'll keep it just to the table I think, 2gp."
The Halfling Patterson nods at Faust, "Indeed it shall. So we should be expecting your company to remain then?" His brow furrows slightly and it is not well hidden that the small old man is not fond of the idea.
Risca the grizzled grey bearded dwarf snorts and spits to the ground and turns back to his mug of beer at a different table
Nudge an older gnome that came in with Patterson and Risca wrinkles his nose and calls Patterson over, who does so without pause.
Bast looks up at the question on druids and lizard folk and chuckles, "You are new, practically shiny still. If it's one thing Cthonia has plenty of is smart lizards and folks calling themselves druids. Like asking if we get rain drow." Bast starts laughing and a couple others join in until Haggard silences the lot of them by setting a clean wooden mug down extra hard. "Enough of that now, he's got Pen's backin' and so that is that."
"You want stories of the such, you best speak with Gazzy. She knows likely the most, except for maybe Borcht and Klairiest. But talking to one of those two is as much fun as being tied up in a room of raptors."
Griffin exits the Inn with no particular destination in mind nor is there any particular place one might go really.
Yngvar gets to eating and then gets to shopping. As he pulls out the ivory case, he hears a rattle inside it. The platinum band seems rather plain, perhaps 20gp in value simply because it is the rarer metal. Hitting the General store, Yngvar has no trouble securing the supplies in question.
Lerangis, however does shoe him out at the end of his transaction, calling for her two girls Polly and Anna to close up and meet her at the inn for dinner.
The entire trading post, all 18 residents and 3 extra guests, Nathanial, Artrius, an elf rescued some days ago calling himself Lake, are soon at the Inn enjoying dinner.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 11:11:38 PM
Asteron has remained silent, trying not to miss any details. He wants to know as much about his new companions as possible, without having to actually ask. Stories were for campfires, not for inns... unless they were told by skalds, that is.
And then dinner arrives, and in enough quantities to keep him content. He nods approvingly, and between mouthfuls he raises his goblet towards the barman in appreciation of the meal.
After all those at the table have had a few bites, he finally asks: "So, what is it we are supposed to be doing here? I say we, because I guess I am the new recruit in whatever is going on".
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+10=11 ; d20+10=23 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 11:49:41 AM "Kobolds aren't exactly what I was thinking of...more like the lizard folk, the bigger guys, can't really imagining kobolds being organized enough to have enough numbers to tame a bunch of raptors...unless there couple druids amidst them.", he says taking a new sip of his drink.
"As for smart reptiles...it's not really smart as 'the dino ambushed me' but more like...hmmm...'military-like training fearless smart', the situation being that they were more interested in half a dozen of humanoids instead of big chunky delicious herbivores and were willing to literally go through fires and flames to get said humanoids."
"I know fully well that very few studies have been made in this region and it's entirely possible that these lizards even have a language of their own...hell, it's one the reasons I'm here! Still, those raptors were too suspiciously smart to not be some at least some sort of 'trained hounds' for someone...didn't look like nature at its work, not to mention other unrelated but about as suspicious events which make me suspicious of druid presence around here", he finishes his drink and gets up.
"Gazzy, Borcht and Klairiest, eh? Not sure about being tied in a room with raptors, but it can't be worse than being in the middle of stampede with murderous raptors and fire..."
As he is leaving, he hears Asteron's question and turns for a last reply, [b]"It's actually very simple, mr. Worldtraveller...the fine lads at this outpost want something from outside these walls...we go out there to gather it and punch anything, from dinosaur to local flora, that try to convince us to come back empty-handed."
With that, Faust leaves to look for the three mentioned people, in hopes to gather couple stories and even more wishful hoping that any of these will contain any sort of clue.
((Is there any roll needed for this in specific? For good measure I'll leave a roll for both Arcana and Nature just in case))
Knowledge(arcana) (+10): 11, now this was sad Knowledge(nature) (+10): 23
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=27 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 3:20:59 PM
Also fairly new in the group Ragnarök, like Asteron, is unsure what is about to happen. Everyone seems to be assembled for some reason... perhaps this is where new business is to be found...
Looks like last jobs didn't pay a copper piece... Nathanial took of with the eggs and from that Ballista it seems the group hasn't gained to much either. Luckily his expenses were low... but to go to the Catacombs again and find those things he hasn't been able to buy before it's too early.
Curious about that Elf that has been rescued Ragnarök leaves the table and finds Nathanial. Perhaps he learned something already. Anyhow, Ragnarök hopes to catch word of what the Elf was rescued from...
Perception 27
Griffin Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 5:34:12 PM
Griffin also desides to head to the general store as well as the blacksmith
at the general store she asks for
1 pound of pepper 1 pound of salt 1 pounds of flour 1 bottle of red dye 1 bottle of black ink 1 Chest, Small 1 Net, fishing, 25 sq. ft. 6 Sacks Acid (2 flask)
From the blacksmiths she asks for Arrow(s), common (20) Arrow(s), smoke (5) Sap darts (20) and to see if caltrops are available there if so she would like to by 5 bags of them if not can the smith make some for her
When she is done she will return to the inn and seek out Faust, she waits until he is alone and quietly ask Good sir I have a simple request of your profession, looking around not sure how the man will react to her request she just comes out and says it I need for poison, since we are going in to the jungle soon and I am not what you can a physical person, I would like to add a bit of help to some weapons that I am carrying that might just save my life, would you be able to do this for me... Also have a ideea that might work but it will require some thought can you make a pheromone extract that will attract preditors or lure them away ?
Griffin Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 5:51:48 PM
Forgot to add some metal spikes (20) and a hammer to the list from the blacksmith
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 7:53:26 PM
Yngvar opens the case and takes a peak inside, casting detect magic as he does so.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 9:29:26 PM
As the table party breaks up, Meranus gets the gold pieces back to their owners and watches smugly as Griffin leaves. Perhaps they'll listen to me faster next time...
Turning to the Taur, Meranus speaks respectfully in his native tongue. "Ah, reborn in battle. Such a harsh price you paid, but you bear it well. All honor to you. If I may ask, have you gotten back to the isle recently? I was asked to leave, and have been missing it... That's the reason I'm here. Some bard said that Cthonia was a lot like the isle. Apparently he was full of manure.
"Oh, and in answer to your question, we've also been keeping watch at night. It will be good to have another Taur to split the duty with."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 10:09:30 PM
Toregan goes over to where Artrius is when he arrives to check up on how he's been doing. He sits down at the table Artrius is at and offers him a mug of beer. "How are you Artrius? Recovering well, I hope?"
The Trading Post After Dinner Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 10:15:01 PM
Yngvar pops open the case to fine a piece of birchwood 7" long that radiates magic. As does the plain platinum ring sitting on the table in front of him. Wand spellcraft DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: { Cure light Wounds 30 charges} Ring spellcraft DC 20Highlight to display spoiler: { Ring of Protection +1}
With every soul in the Trading Post at the Inn, Griffin finds both the General store and the blacksmiths empty. Faust too has no reason to leave as Gazzy, Borcht and Klairiest are all at a table, or more specifically, Borcht and Klairiest are at a table by themselves and Gazzy is sitting with Pen, his family, Artrius, Natahanial and the elf called Lake Nudge, Patterson Rexxann and Risca are at a different table with Bast and his daughter and Lerganis and her two daughters. The party at a fourth table and Hope and Haggard serving the whole place.
Small talk is traded about, Several druid circles are known to be in the Cthonia jungle and grasslands. One specific group sets itself against the big game hunters, explorers and even some Monstrologers on a regular basis, but generally not overly violent.
As to the intelligence of the raptors, because of some group training them, none believe that to be so. Just about every story of any who have encountered any of the lizard kind in Cthonia have spoken of their apparent abilities to puzzle and reason beyond animal kind. From the pterydons that use rocks to dive bomb travelers to one story where a triceratops was digging a ditch trap, everyone has several examples.
Those newly joining the group at the post also learn that they are here to ensure the safety and integrity of the Trading Post. There have been issues in the past with other adventurers, hunters and rogue elements running roughshod over the residents. All of them have stories of blackmail, extortion and plain theft at the hands such folks.
There is also another settlement on a mesa about 20 miles north on the other side of the river simply known as Town. A rough and lawless community where might makes right.
Several tribes of kobolds call the jungles home. All are dangerous, most use toxins and some are said to worship the greater dinosaurs.
Nathanial takes a moment to assure Crow that he will see his fair share from their earlier expedition. He has a line on things and before he leaves in a day or two, he expects to be handing Crow a nice sum of Gold. Ragnarok learns the elf was rescued from one of the aforementioned kobold tribes. he and a few others were held and were being flayed alive and served. Lake says nothing throughout the evening, this information comes from others in the party as they were his rescuers only a few days ago.
The evening wears on, and the younger crowd is sent towards beds, Lerganis's girls, Polly and Anna, Bast's son, Toth, Haggards daughter Hope and Pen with his entire family. Lake and Artrius retire as well and soon after that Rexxann and Patterson return to the chapel
Risca, the dwarf, Nudge the gnome, Borcht and his sister Klairiest and Bast push several tables together. With a nod to Haggard, Bast states, "Now we can take out the good stuff and have ourselves a right proper celebration."
With that, Haggard produces a pair of 10 gallon casks of Basts Dragon Porter and Triple stout.
Griffin Thursday October 4th, 2012 9:54:15 AM
Griffin desides that if this is to be that kinda party she what not much to do with it and drinking to excess in not she style so you will head to bed.
and take up her shopping in the morning although before heading off if able she will have that conversation with Faust
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+11=25 ; d20+11=21 ; Thursday October 4th, 2012 12:09:07 PM Spellcraft: wand 25, ring 21
"Huh? How did I not notice these when we found them?, Oh well, I know how we can make use of them. So how much for the ivory case?"
After his haggling at the shop, Yngvar returns to the Inn in time for the evening meals. Sitting down at his usual table, with his back in the corner where he can keep an eye on the room. "A pitcher of ale, and a plate please." Pulling several small packets from his haversack, he sets them on the table before him. Calling his companions Torregan and Meranus over, he slides a couple of the packets across to each. "I sold off some of the junk we collected. These are your shares, there's 173 gold, 7 silver, and 1 copper in there for each of you."[/d] Yngvar then pulls out the ring, [b]"this is magic, it will make it harder for you to be hit in combat. I hope you agree with me Torregan, I think that Meranus would benefit the most from this. I also identified a wand that can heal, but none of us could use it, if you don't mind, I'll hold onto it until we can figure out a solution. I also still have a couple of daggers, one silver the other cold iron. Those properties can be of much value in certain situations, Torregan, I think you could make the most use of them. And Meranus, we have a pair of cold iron longswords, you can keep them in your magic bag. There may come a time when they will be needed. What say you?"
Yngvar slides another packet between the three of them, "this has Ellie's share, but she has already left the post. Send it after her or split it between us?"
After he has concluded that business with Torregan and Meranus, Yngvar calls over Faust and Ragnarok. He slides another paid of packets to each, "your shares of our endeavors these last few days. 21 gold, 7 silver, and 1 copper each. I also have the shares for Ellie and Raven, but they have already left the post. Send it after them, or split it between us?"
yes, Yngvar has taken on the roll of group treasurer... Any loot too heavy for him to hold onto he will disperse until someone comes up with a better idea.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Thursday October 4th, 2012 12:16:40 PM
Faust listens carefully to all the stories, and finds it fascinating and disturbing that all of the dinos seem to have some sort of greater cunning in the place; perhaps there is some sort of primal or random magic in the area? Perhaps there are more druid covenants than known? Or, the worst of all, may the dinosaurs be intelligent without any sort of aid and researchers, Faust himself included, have just been underestimating them as mere 'beasts'. All questions that he makes sure to note down and keep in mind...it would be a terrific book!
Faust postpones his leave as Griffin mentions she wants to speak to him solo, listening to the proposition with a degree of curiosity and intrigue, to which he replies with discretion, "Typical...you small ears see a drow, and an alchemist to booth and assume he knows his poisons....tsk...", he pouts.
But quickly smirks and chuckles a bit and follows up: "I'm kidding...can you imagine? A drow who doesn't know poison? That's like a minotaur without hor-...", he pauses and thinks over the fact that he met one this very day and ponders for a moment on the irony of his phrase, "...erm...anyway...yes, I know how to make them and don't think it'll be a problem to use it against the lizards, still...it's indeed wise to keep things down."
"You got any specific request or any injury-application one will do? Some reagents should be available around the outpost, but without looking at my books, all the ones I can remember need some amount of harvested poison from a plant or animal, which means we'll have to make-do with what's around this place. I've done it myself if I hadn't blew all of my coin getting here in the first place"
Taking 10 on a Knowledge (nature) check to remember if Faust noticed any suitable poisonous plant not too far from the outpost that could be used (+10): 20
Griffin Thursday October 4th, 2012 2:41:08 PM
Faust well being drow had nothing to, ....but when Faust laughs she gets the joke, she also smiles at the comment of small ears, and continues what I was I was looking to damage health and or constitution ...on say spell casters and or Dino's, but you the expert so what ever you can come up with is fine. and what about the lure of a pheromone extract is that also doable?? I have a few coins to spare for the materiel so you are not out of pocket anything, and would be willing to add a bit extra to help you out for your trouble..
OOC also want to add 100 feet hemp rope in 2 coils and 100 feet fishing line to the buy list from the store
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Thursday October 4th, 2012 3:48:29 PM
Ragnarök shakes hands with Nathanial and nods thankfully to Yngvar as he slides over his share.
After that he listens to all the tales and wonders when someone will do something about what seem to be those pesky Kobolds. They aren't that big now are they! Of course it's something else when they come in numbers... hmm...
None the less, Ragnarök is certain sometime soon the group will get out in the wilderness again hunting for Kobolds... For now, he patiently waits and feasts with the rest in the Inn. A good opportunity to get to know all...
ooc @Ezra : thanks a lot for taking on the treasurer role! Going over the loot can be a tremendous work so your efforts are much appreciated!!
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Thursday October 4th, 2012 4:06:50 PM
Toregan bids goodbye to Lake and Artrius before joining Yngvar at the table. He nods in agreement as Yngvar divvies up to loot. "Those daggers will definitely come in handy. And I agree that Meranus would get the most use out of that ring." He pockets the package and thinks hard about the leftover shares. "I'm not sure. They did do their share of work with the rest of us. They earned that money. On the other hand, in this hellhole of a jungle we'll need all the help we can get. What do you think Meranus?"
Griffin AC 18 CMD 17 Thursday October 4th, 2012 6:27:00 PM
OOC
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Thursday October 4th, 2012 8:16:04 PM
Asteron replies to Meranus in their native tongue. "I have not been to the Taur Isles in a long time. Truth is, I miss home. But whether a blessing or a curse, I cannot return, at least not now". There was quite a bit of sadness in his words, readily apparent to the other minotaur. He paused briefly to lift his goblet and drink the last of the wine in it. "It is good to see another minotaur face, even if we both seem to be... unable to get back home for the time being. I will gladly share the duties of the watch with you."
The black-faced minotaur rummages through his backpack for a moment, and quickly finds what he was looking for. A bottle of purple wine is carefully, even lovingly, placed on the table in front of Meranus. "I only have a few of these left, but I'd consider it an honor if you would share it with me. It will remind us both of a home we don't have, at least for the present."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Thursday October 4th, 2012 9:00:42 PM
His eyes arrested by the purple, Meranus is frozen for a few seconds before responding to Toregan. "Give it to them. They'll need gear to survive the trip." He then shakes his head and repeats himself, this time in Common instead of Tauren.
Returning to his native speech, he accepts the offer with reverence.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Thursday October 4th, 2012 10:57:09 PM "I'll see what I can do. Doubt we'll be able to purchase poison sacks or the such here, so we'll be bound to what we can harvest around."
"As for the pheromones...it sounds doable, but isn't something I have tried before, so I'll need to research and plan a bit to deduce what we'll need to gather in order to have it done before I can give a definitive answer."
As Toregan arrives and gives him his share, he gladly stuffs it into his pouch and proceeds to put it into his bag. When asked about Ellie and Raven's share, he replies: "Hmmm, I'd feel quite the jerk if I received their money without at least trying to give it to them...so yeah, let's try to send it after them if possible."
He pauses and then asks Yngvar, "By the way, Hefnd, I couldn't help but overhear you mentioning a wand of some sort just now and that you can't use or something? I assume the reason is that it's a divine magic wand, correct? May I take a look at it...?"
"I'm unsure if I share, but part of the research I used to develop my talents revolved around using arcane energy in a way that it mimics divine and creates the same effect...similar to how some spontaneous casters are able to cast divine spells even though their powers are arcane; ergo, I'd be delighted to be able to test if the same principle can also be applied to wands."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Thursday October 4th, 2012 11:06:18 PM
Toregan looks down at his body, still healing from their fight with the raptors. "Well, I for one will gladly volunteer to be the test subject for your test."
Griffin AC 18 CMD 17 Friday October 5th, 2012 7:39:37 AM
to Toregan well you could have just asked the creep priest to heal you i am sure she might have she then turn back to Faust your the expert so if you need something from me let me know, the is a alchemist shop here in town he might have the supply's we need already
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 Friday October 5th, 2012 10:28:06 AM
Toregan shrugs at Griffin's, admittedly good, hindsight. "D-d-didn't notice until n-now really."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Friday October 5th, 2012 1:13:19 PM
Pulling out the wand, Yngvar places it on the table, "Go ahead and try it out on Toregan here. From what I could determine, it will give about as much healing as a day or two of rest. It's lost 40% of it's magic though."
Slipping the rest of the packages back into his haversack, "I'll get these sent off in the morning for Ellie and Raven."
"Looks like we have a couple of options, we can spend some time working on the outpost's security, or the top/bottom of the lift. I'm for fixing up the outpost first."
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d8+1=6 ; Friday October 5th, 2012 4:30:42 PM "Unfortunate...but well...don't complain about lost charges on a found wand, eh? Ok, yes, I think this is going to work...give me a moment to concentrate and...bam!", he takes the wand in hand, looks at it for a moment and concentrates, couple seconds afterwards the wand tip glows and shoots against Toregan, causing open wounds to close and bruises to fade away.
"Ok, looks like a success. Feeling better, Dondarin? If you need more healing I can prepare you an extract, it'll be wise to save this wand's charges for as much as possible."
As Yngvar questions on future moves, Faust shrugs and answers, "Haven't been here long enough to be able to tell up from bottom, so I'll do whatever you people deem most crucial."
Spending a charge of the wand to heal 6 damage from Toregan.
I'll add the wand to my list of items as Faust is the only one who can use it natively.
The Trading Post After Dinner Friday October 5th, 2012 6:57:43 PM
Apologies for the miss. Will post later tonight
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 21/23 Friday October 5th, 2012 9:27:48 PM
Toregan stretches as the healing passes over his body. "Much better. A good nights rest is all that I need now.Anyways, I'm with you Yngvar. Securing the post is first. Then we can deal with making the trade route." Toregan then partakes in the brews that Bast and Haggard have brought out.
Griffin AC 18 CMD 17 Friday October 5th, 2012 10:16:02 PM
Forgetting to leave Griffin sits back down for a few minites as the conversation draws her back, She answers Yngvar although I am new here and not what you call a the solder type my though on the mater would be to make the fort safe and work out way outward would that not be the easiest
The Trading Post After Dinner Saturday October 6th, 2012 8:34:19 AM
The group divides up the treasure, yngvar acting as the groups treasurer. he also discovers and identifies the wand and magic ring. Would Meranus wear it and become an enabler to the others delusions of magik? Faust gets the wand to activate and heals Torregan and thus becomes the owner of the wand The group does decide to get Raven and Ellie thier shares and it should be easy enough in the morning before they depart with Nathanial. Mernaus and Asteron share a glass of wine with more reverence than likely any nearby have seen. This ellicits a few chuckles from Risca, but nothing more. Coonversation amongst the group turns to what is next on the list and with the newer members defferring to the older ones, it is soon decided that the continuation of securing the Trading Post as much as can be will be thier immediate goals.
Bast, porter and stout pour relatively freely about the group and very freely down the throats of the residents. Soon cheers are being delivered to the Heroes of The Post. Toasts of health and to the promise of riches to be made. It is quite evident that Risca the dwarf, Nudge the gnome, Borcht, his sister Klairiest, Bast and Haggard intend to have a night to regret.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Saturday October 6th, 2012 2:53:37 PM
As they share the purple wine, Asteron regards Meranus with an inquisitive eye. I wonder what his field of expertise is? In this place full of shorter races, he stands as a giant among midgets. Even I come up short in stature when compared to him. Perhaps, with time, he will share his story He refills Meranus' goblet with all the ceremony that purple wine deserves. "Please, have some more", he says to the other minotaur as he also refills his own. "To you, Meranus. May Imod smile upon you all the days of your life!"
As those that have been in the outpost decide to secure it as their first priority, Asteron finally speaks. "I volunteer to take a watch, wherever and whenever you need me. I can use a bow, and I am half-decent with this..." He points at the Lucerne Hammer resting at his side. "I should give a good account of myself should we be attacked. Of course..." he smiles, "I am neither invulnerable, nor a fool. So if at all possible, I would prefer to have someone stand watch with me, preferable someone with healing skills."
Interestingly, after finishing his dinner Asteron has not drank any alcoholic beverage but his share of the bottle of wine that he produced from his pack. As the bottle is finished he looks at it longingly, but neither does he pull another one from his pack, nor does he partake of the Basts Dragon Porter or the Triple Stout. It seems as if he has decided to stand guard, just in case.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=27 ; Sunday October 7th, 2012 4:44:39 PM
Not used to party much where he came from Ragnarök somewhat feels uneasy. He wonders what it is the Taur race has with purple wine... it doesn't even look good! Having eaten enough the monk stands from his table.
"Time for me to catch some fresh air! You all behave... " he adds with a smile.
Once outside the cool air welcomes Ragnarök. He has always been drawn to go exploring the cities at night... after all that's what gave him his nickname 'Scarecrow'... With most of the Post in the Inn Rag walks through the silent place. From shadow to shadow... how he envies the races that can see perfectly at night! If only there was a way...
perception 27
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Sunday October 7th, 2012 9:58:25 PM
The exertion and the wine have gotten to Meranus, as he discovers as he wakes up. "Forgiveness, friend." Meranus makes his way towards his room, weaving around tables and other patrons, and stumbling into tables and walls - the same wall, twice.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday October 8th, 2012 12:40:20 PM
Yngvar keeps his alcohol imbibing to a minimum, taking sips instead of guzzles. After a reasonable period of time, he retires to his room, tomorrow will be a long day as they go about upgrading the security of the outpost.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Monday October 8th, 2012 1:14:13 PM "Ugh...as much as I would looooove to stay up and take watch -not really-...I'd be really full of joy to be able to go to bed for the day...actually it'll be my first time seeing this place's bed at all...I can prepare you couple healing extracts, though, work like potions, but don't cost anything meaningful to be made, unlike potions. Just make sure to give them back tomorrow so I can dispose of them, there are some...complications if they're not disposed of after a day or so."
He stumbles up from his sitting position, obviously a little high on liquor, and goes with wavy legs torwards his bedroom.
Griffin AC 18 CMD 17 d20+8=21 ; d20=4 ; d20=11 ; d20=20 ; Monday October 8th, 2012 2:47:49 PM
Griffin will now retire to her room as she intended to before laughing at the drunks with a little chuckle
She remains awake and will actually open the closes window quietly she will slip out and and if able climb on the roof to so a bit of site seeing and keep a eye on the sleeping fort..
after about a hour or so she will return to her room and get some sleep, in the morning when the stores are open she will make her shopping trip for supply's
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 21/23 Monday October 8th, 2012 3:41:03 PM
Toregan drinks little, knowing that too much drink will leave him in a sorry state the next day. "I'll j-join you Asteron. S-s-sorry to say, b-but my, uh, skills as a..... healer are limited t-to the mundane."
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Monday October 8th, 2012 4:17:46 PM
The Taur looks at Toregan appreciatively. "It will be you and me then. Good! Perhaps you can fill me in on the details while we are at it." The wine has warmed his heart, but half a bottle does not seem to have dulled his senses. "Since you have been here longer, lead the way when you think is time, and I'll follow. I still need to learn the lay of the town."
Asteron seems to pay no attention to Toragan's stutter. That is, to the black-faced bull, of no consequence. The fact that Toregan seems to be at ease in his light armor and with his weapons is much more important to him.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Monday October 8th, 2012 8:50:09 PM Forgot to add, before Faust goes to bed, he'll prepare 2 doses of Cure Light Wounds (CL 3) extracts so whoever is keeping watch will at least be able to patch up in an emergency.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Monday October 8th, 2012 8:57:17 PM
There is a frightening amount of snoring coming from Meranus' room.
The Dead of Night Monday October 8th, 2012 10:15:54 PM
The evening wears on and the ales continue. Ragnarok excuses himself before things go too far and takes a walk about the quiet of the Trading Post at night.
Nudge the gnome, Borcht, his sister Klairiest, never make it out of the common room. Each is slumped to the floor or across a table feeling no pain for the moment.
Risca, Bast and Haggard are far more hearty in their drinking and tolerance. Most of the party retires without having overindulged themselves. Faust, Griffin and Yngvar heading upstairs and Torregan and Asteron exiting into the night to take watch at upon the towers.
Griffin slips out of her room and drops to the ground, not being able to climb the smooth wooden side of the Inn to the roof. She lands without incident and sets about exploring. There is little to explore and soon the Post is covered
Shouts and cries of toasts of friends and adventures gone by call out after those who leave from Haggard and Risca. Several loud stories, even if only partially true put both men in the camp of having an extended and successful career of slaying monsters across the north in their younger days.
Meranus stays with them to near the bitter end, but soon after Bast staggers off into the deep night and Haggard heads to his room in the back, Meranus goes upstairs. Risca hoists a glass to the departing taur and shoots him a sly wink and then quickly drains the mug only to pour another.
The night is humid as usual and a near cloudless sky sparkles with stars casting more than enough light to see by. There is little to see or tour within the walls for Ragnarok. The post measures about 200' on a side. Soon enough he heads in, meeting Bast on his way out. The brewer stumbles by with a casual wave and heads towards the brewery and home.
In watch tower 1, Torregan spots movement near the wall by the stables. It looks as if something, or several somethings just came in under the wall and into the Trading Post compound!
Torregan and Asteron are the only PC's currently awake. Faust has made his extracts and Torregan and Asteron each have one of the CLW extracts. Each Tower is fitted with a large iron bell
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 21/23 d20+9=17 ; d20+7=26 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2012 12:44:33 AM
(I shall assume that Asteron is fairly close to the tower, or at least close enough for a Message spell to reach him.) Toregan acts quickly, reaching into his pack and grasping the brightly colored wax lips he had found in his pack one day. He bites down on them and quickly speaks to Asteron. [b]"I see have movement by the stables. Came in under the wall. I'm checking it out." He then quickly and stealthily makes his way down the ladder, hoping the shroud of darkness will hide him while he tries to get a better look at the beings that infiltrated the post.
If Griffin is outside still.... Toregan notices Griffin Using the wax lips gained from the GG Christmas 2011 event. Act as Message spell when placed on/in mouth. Stealth (+9): 17 Perception (+7): 26
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 21/23 Tuesday October 9th, 2012 1:13:19 AM forget about that part with griffin. I misread her post and forgot to take that bit out when i realized it.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 Tuesday October 9th, 2012 9:54:49 AM
Asteron receives Toregan's message and his brow furrows. Decision time: Either to join Toregan, or to move to where the minotaur can sound the alarm. The first is more honorable, but he's nowhere near stealthy. The second is more efficient, but it pains him to let his companion walk into danger by himself.
Understanding the need for waking up any and all that drink will allow to fight if need be, Asteron starts to move towards the nearest bell. He tries to be silent about it, knowing full well that he will not be silent enough... which, he thinks, might draw attention for Toregan, which could actually work in their favor. If he is attacked, he will yell with all he's got, raising the alarm before charging into the fray. - - - - - Stealth (-5): <no die roll appeared after pressing "Roll" twice, so I'm submitting the post>
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Tuesday October 9th, 2012 2:50:49 PM
Ragnarök's dreams suddenly are filled with bells ringing... wondering if he really drank that much last night he tries to go back to sleep... only a few seconds later he realises these bells aren't ringing in his head! It's coming from outside!!
Jumping to his feet he rummages quickly in his backpack and grabs a singly potion. Then he tries to make it to the door...
(holding a mage armor potion in his hands just in case - monks can fight just as well with their hands full so even with the potion he's not hampered)
The Dead of Night Tuesday October 9th, 2012 5:29:10 PM quick post ....consider Asteron to be ringing a very very loud bell....more at the usual time
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Tuesday October 9th, 2012 6:15:17 PM
The door to Meranus's room slams open, and the minotaur stands framed in the light; his eyes blinking fiercly. In his hands is his unfinished digeridoo. He stalks towards the door of the inn, thinking, If a being is going to cause me this much pain with a musical instrument, he really shouldn't be surprised when I do the same.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday October 9th, 2012 7:30:15 PM
Yngvar rolls over at the first ring of the bell damn the party, I want to sleep...
As the tolling continues, Yngvar rouses himself, gonna have to turn someone into a frog t o get some sleep, no then they'd just croak, better a bunny. Definitely a bunny.
Having slipped on his boots, Yngvar pulls his cloak around his shoulders and opens his door, just barely missing the swing of Meranus' door from across the hall, "Someone's in it for disrupting our sleep, eh 'taur?"
Griffin AC 18 CMD 17 Tuesday October 9th, 2012 9:14:31 PM
Griffin wake from her light sleep at the first sound of the bells, she grabs her armor and backpack, more on reflex, and is quickly dressing into the black leather armor into her armor. After dancing into her armor she strings her bow and then is off running down the stairs. When outside a quick survey of the area and looks for somewhere to hide.
Griffin AC 18 CMD 17 d20+11=23 ; d20+8=19 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2012 9:29:46 PM
steath 23 Perception 19
Peeling Bells d20+5=18 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=10 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=4 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+13=17 ; d10+10=14 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2012 11:02:30 PM
Torregan is able to don a fine pair of lips and whisper a Message to Asteron. he then heads down the from the tower and starts making his way towards the stables. Asteron decides ringing one of the alarm bells to be his best choice and commences to doing so. Vibrant rings peel from the well rafted bell with each strike. The sound likely carries for miles across the mesa and the jungles around it. Meranus is awake, oh yes and mad. He quickly heads downstairs. Borcht and his sister still lie where they fell from drinking. No one else is about and the front door stands open Yngvar and Ragnarok too, head down and through the common room. What they also notice is that the lion is gone as is Haggard's greatsword from above the bar Griffin awakens as well, and starts to don her armor.
Picking his way towards the stables at the base along the outer, Toerrgan spies another flash of shadow ahead as 6 maybe 8 wolf sized creatures pop up under the wall and head in the direction of the grain storage and Mill
Coming at the group of Meranus, Yngvar and Ragnarok is a pack of about 8 hyenas. Yipping and laughing, they sprint across the ground and attack. 4 of them coming at Meranus, more circling south and still a few more simply don't get into range. Meranus hit AC 18 Dmg 5 Trip CMB 9 Meranus hit AC 23 Dmg 8 Trip CMB 4 Meranus hit AC 16 Dmg 4 Trip CMB 23 Meranus is tripped and Prone Meranus hit AC 10
Yips and howls can be heard in other areas by the Alchemist and General Store
Barrelling around the corner of the Inn is Haggard and his lion. Age and drink have slowed both however. To the south by the forge another battlecry is heard Ye Oversized cats! Risca deep voice calls out followed by a yelp of pain from a hyena
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/16/14 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+9=19 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2012 11:42:52 PM
Faust takes some time to get up, only doing so on the second wave of sound. He was awake alright from the first one, but was too busy cursing his luck to collect his thoughts and get on his feet.
He looks around his room and grabs his bomb pouch, one extract vial, his Dex mutagen and his crossbow (with bolts!), drinking the mutagen as he runs outside, towards the bell.
Meeting the others on the way, he greets them with the grumpiest visage his face muscles can muster, with a complex mix of annoyance, frustration, anger, bitterness and desire to kill, mumbling as he goes, "Good to be back on the outpost I said...gonna sleep well tonight I said...no need to worry I said..."
Once outside, he takes a look around, trying to notice anything out of the ordinary.
Not sure how many rounds 'till we get outside, but if there are no complications in the meantime, that sums Faust's total actions until then.
My AC and CMD is already updated for the mutagen.
Perception (+9): 19 (darkvision)
==================== Spells in effect:
Dex mutagen on self (30 mins)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 21/23 d20+7=17 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2012 11:43:38 PM "Asteron, meet me by the general store! We'll take those ones out and then move in to help the others." Toregan takes out his crossbow as he tries to get into a good position to fire at the intruding animals.
Draw crossbow while moving 30ft to get line of sight of a hyena and attack it if able. Attack w/Crossbow (+7): 17 (-1 for every range increment) Damage (1d8): 5
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 d20+7=24 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=23 ; 3d6+4=14 ; 3d6+4=10 ; 3d6+4=16 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2012 1:18:04 AM
Asteron does as he is told, moving directly towards Toregan, trying to situate himself between whatever is attacking the general store and the human. His intention is to assume a defensive stance, and protect Toregan, and himself, from incoming attacks... at least for the time being. - - - - - OOC; Up to 3 AoO (Combat Reflexes) with 15' reach (large + reach weapon) Attacks (+7): 24, 10, 23 Damage (3d6+4): 14, 10, 16
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC23 CMD21 d20+7=22 ; d6+2=6 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2012 1:47:32 AM
Quickly observing the shear number again in which the Hyenas attack nearly automatically makes Ragnarök drink the potion in his hand (move action). Feeling how the magic toughens up his defence Ragnarök now feels ready and well awake on this fine morning!
Making another 5ft step forward into the direction of the Hyena he makes a swing at the one closest to him. I not in range yet, he'll lash out the fist that moments ago still held a potion the moment the joker comes into range... (difficult to see range on the map without grid - cool map!)
Hitting AC22 - damage 6
"Haha! Nothing but a good fight to start the day!!"
Active Spells: Mage Armor - +4 armor bonus to AC - duration 600 rounds
Griffin AC 18 CMD 17 Wednesday October 10th, 2012 7:44:40 AM
Once she is dressed she will make her way down to the fighting, heading south toward Risca.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Wednesday October 10th, 2012 3:10:52 PM
Yngvar laughs gleefully, Just what I needed for a wake up!"
Stepping to one side to keep Meranus out of the effect, but catching as many of the hyena's as possible, Yngvar dips a hand into his pouch and throws out both of his hands, fingers spread wide, with colored sand flying from one hand to shower across the hyenas. "Our sleep distur-bed, our retribution felt, I send you to bed!"
Color spray; Will negates, DC 16; 15' cone.
Peeling Bells Combat Round 2 d20+1=17 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+3=22 ; d6+3=4 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+6=12 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=10 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+3=4 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2012 11:30:18 PM Faust awakens He looks around his room and grabs his bomb pouch, one extract vial, his Dex mutagen and his crossbow (with bolts!) Faust is still in a room upstairs and has not drank anything Griffin continues to don her armor, but it is going to take another 30 seconds to get it on correctly. Don leather/studded leather takes 1 minute. Donning Hastily takes 5 rounds, but the armor check penalty and armor bonus for hastily donned armor are each 1 point worse than normal Torregan calls to Asteron to meet him at the General store and heads that direction. Asteron, hearing Torregan, heads towards the general store. Ragnarök drinks the potion in his hand and tries to move past Ygnvar to get to one of the hyenas on Meranus. Not being able to move freely he delays until the wizard acts and when the wizard does, hes steps up and cracks one hard in the ribs. It is similar to punching a tree Yngvar moves to the left and casts Color Spray across 2 of the hyenas on Meranus
Haggard and the lion turn and run for the church when a cry comes from that direction with the breaking of glass. Both disappear into the night. Another dwarven shout and yelp, and Yngvar and Ragnarok see the dwarf chasing a pair of hyenas past them and towards the backside of the inn DM Sub Meranus lunges with his horns, impaling the one that had dragged him to the ground. The same one taht Ragnarok had just struckFalls broken and still Hit AC 17 Dmg 12
----------------------------------------------------------------------- Neither Hyena fall to the Color Spray [Will 17, 18] The nearest spins on Yngvar and bites deeply into his leg [Hit AC 22 Dmg 4 CMB 8] But the wizard is able to hold his feet as the Hyena starts thrashing back and forth in an effort to bring him down.
The other two tear at Meranus relentlessly. Meranus is Prone and suffers a -4 AC penalty [Hit AC 13 Dmg 4] [Hit AC 10 Dmg 4]
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC23 CMD21 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=12 ; d6+2=6 ; d20+6=13 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=7 ; Thursday October 11th, 2012 1:27:29 AM
Meranus prone on the ground... the wizard the easiest to bite for the Hyenas... it's like choosing between two friends to see whom you can help...
With hopes that the wizard can do something to aid Meranus once he's no longer threatened Ragnarök launches a flurry of blows against the nearest Hyena...
Right hand hits AC26 - Nat20 - Crit check DC12 - Dam 6 - crit dam if successful 7 Left knee hits AC 13 - Dam 3
"To your feet Meranus!! Yngvar stand behind me! Use some of that mumbo jumbo of yours!"
Active Spells: Mage Armor 599 rounds
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 12/9/9 -- CMD 14 -- HP 17/38 d20+1=4 ; Thursday October 11th, 2012 6:01:26 AM
Meranus is tired, hungover, still recovering from the trek, still reeling from the bells effect on said hungover state, and being nipped and eaten by beasts that shouldn't have had the courage to lick his hand. He responds...actually, rather appropriately.
"GWWAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Meranus roars at the attackers, the jungle, the thoroughly unreasonable clan elders, and the Wold in general. Unfortunately, the minotaur is still tired, hungover, recovering, slightly deafened, and surrounded by jackal fur. His accompanying horn thrust digs a small channel in the earth, one that will soon be filled with blood.
------------------------ Hits AC 4. Yeah. Header still had -2 to AC, +2 to CMD from enlarge spell; only effect is that last attack against him missed. Sorry, wasn't expecting the ambush.
Griffin AC 18 CMD 17 d20+7=15 ; d6=6 ; Thursday October 11th, 2012 7:44:06 AM
Not knowing what is going on and that the attack was inside the compound Griffin abandons the idea or armor for getting to the fight
Can She see anything from the windows of the inn ??
if so she will fire arrows from here Hit AC 15 if able Damage 6
if not she will leave the room and run double time down stairs to help
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/11/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 31/31 d20+8=13 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=14 ; 3d6+4=17 ; 3d6+4=14 ; 3d6+4=13 ; Thursday October 11th, 2012 8:56:49 AM
Asteron hopes he does not arrive too late to save... whoever needs saving! It would just not do for people to die during his first shift. So, he continues moving towards the general store, keeping as alert as possible. His intention is, if he can't reach the enemies in the area, to act as a shield between the enemy and the inhabitants of the outpost, using his reach to their collective advantage. - - - - - OOC: Man! Lousy to hit numbers this time. Even the perception roll was bad :/ Perception: 13. Up to 3 AoO (Combat Reflexes) with 15' reach (large + reach weapon) Attacks (+7): 11, 10, 14 Damage (3d6+4): 17, 14, 13
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 21/23 d20+9=17 ; d20+9=13 ; d20-11=-4 ; d8+2=7 ; d6=4 ; Thursday October 11th, 2012 12:15:31 PM
Not able to get a clear shot, Toregan sneaks up to the corner of the stables, aims his crossbow and fires at the hyena at the head of the group by the alchemists shop. "Asteron we have another group by the alchemists shop. Got around twelve total here, watch your flanks."
Move to the corner of the stables near the church if its within 25ft. -5 stealth (If distance is 15ft or less ignore this penalty) Stealth (+9): 17 Attack w/crossbow (+9): 13 Damage (1d8+2): 7 Sneak attack if within 30ft (1d6): 4 (Ignore the -4, sniping combines a standard and move action which i cant do this turn.)
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 14/14/10 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+9=21 ; Thursday October 11th, 2012 5:36:22 PM
Faust rushes outside as fast as possible, almost tripping from his own haste, eager to get outside and just understand what exactly is going on.
Perception (+9): 21 (darkvision)
Using all my actions to move as fast as possible; if Faust can get outside in a single move action, using the standard to drink the mutagen
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