Co-DM SteveK (Go East, Young Team) Friday November 2nd, 2012 9:56:28 AM
The morning dawns crisp, with clouds mounting the peaks in the West. The Valley is very well protected, but weather may be harsher outside of the secret Valley.
Not one WLAer has been killed on the expedition, but their numbers have been cut by a quarter. Eight heroes left Rum, and only Six leave the Valley; Brom and Barratore, Harvest and Peza, Lemick and Gerox. Stonger, wiser, and smaller, the group is prepared and ready to leave the Valley.
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All PCs need to complete Catacombs transactions by Monday Post. Any PC without an open Ticket in the Catacombs by Sunday night will not be allowed any purchases for this module.
So far, Harvest and Brom are approved with Catacombs purchases. Barratore and Peza have Tickets but have not recieved DM approval. Gerox has elected to not spend any $. Lemick? I hope Anthony is OK???
co-DM JonT taking over posting Monday!
JonathanT (Co-DM) Friday November 2nd, 2012 11:37:55 AM
OOC: My Kobold Army awaits hungrily. Muahahahahahahaha! :)
Peza Friday November 2nd, 2012 9:05:25 PM
Returning TB's hug warmly ... " glad your going to RUM .... we'll see you there " smiles Peza
Making her rounds of all the catfolk ...the ranger says her goodbyes .... hoping to return again in the near future ....
Packed and ready the girl is sad that Arno isnt coming but is happy that he is staying with the catfolk ...
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Friday November 2nd, 2012 11:26:23 PM
Gerox shoulders his items and says his final goodbyes to Hrrerricko's Children. He smiles at the name and shakes hands with Arno. Keep an eye on these folks for the WLA and come back when your ready.
As the group walks out of the valley towards the east, Gerox sidles up next to Barratore and says, "Ya know, I bet Arno might have stuck around if you were willing to carry we height challenged members of the group. "
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) Saturday November 3rd, 2012 12:12:55 PM
Brom gets his gear in order before saying goodbye to the People. He planned to visit often.
Harvest Moon (HP27/27; CMD 19 / AC17) - Al d20+13=18 ; d20+13=31 ; Sunday November 4th, 2012 7:21:36 PM
One last check upon the seeds and cuttings that she had collected and cataloged from within the valley of the Hrrerricko. There had been many of them, and the magic bag will now prove its usefulness in carrying them all safely back to Rum. There is one in particular that she had not seen on the coast and is now anxious to see whether it will grow in the area of Rum. The plant yields the most delicious yellow crescent shaped fruit, the likes of which Harvest Moon has never seen before.
After bidding farewell to the Hrrerricko and their valley, Harvest Moon settles once again into the routines of travel. Her eyes are ever sharp, both on the lookout for food and water as well as on the lookout for danger. And, when the chance presents itself, she takes out the map of the Fixers and takes it to a high place. There is little point in abandoning the mapping. They are coming this way anyway, might as well make the best use of circumstances.
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Survival 18 for Forage/Enough for Harvest +4 others Perception 31 for Danger
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 19, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet Monday November 5th, 2012 1:18:24 PM
Appalled that so much time has passed without speaking Barratore blinks and snaps out of it. Looking down at Gerox, the taur fighters eyes narrow. If the comment was a jest it is clear Barratore does not see it as such. "His choosing has nothing to do with me" he almost growls at the gnome
While down time is good too much can make one complacent and cause you to lose your edge. Barratore is eager to get moving
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Monday November 5th, 2012 2:34:18 PM
Gerox grins at Barratore and says, "What did you do, sleep on a cactus? By the Power's hairy toes, your always so grumpy. Have you ever thought about finding a nice minotaur lady and relieving some of that tension? Might do you some good! That's it! It is now my mission to find you a nice lady minotaur. So what is your type? Bruenettes? Legs? Sharp horns?"
Gerox makes sure he is out of grabbing room when he asks the last.
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) Monday November 5th, 2012 3:38:35 PM
Brom has his gear ready to go. He waits as the others get themselves ready to head out. He has his "path clearer" out, his axe. "Let's get movin'. We got a lot a ground to cover."
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+9=16 ; d20+8=20 ; Monday November 5th, 2012 3:39:41 PM
Survival dc16, perception dc20
Harvest Moon (HP27/27; CMD 19 / AC17) - Al Monday November 5th, 2012 5:00:24 PM
It is very unusual. Harvest Moon comes very near to asking Gerox Shale why it is that he wishes to mate Barratore Steelwind to a female minotaur. However, there is something in the way that the gnome speaks that says to Harvest Moon that there is more here than the meaning of his words imply.
Wisely, she chooses to simply ignore what is said and continue about her work.
Peza Monday November 5th, 2012 6:29:04 PM
Welcome back DM JonT .... my question to you is what will be your posting schedule/time aprox ???
JonathanT (Co-DM) - The Beach Calls Monday November 5th, 2012 11:20:35 PM
OOC: I will try to post between 9:00pm and 10:00pm Central Time.
IC: The WLAers have packed and are ready to leave, explaining to the catpeople, or Hrrerricko's Children that they have orders to head east, towards the coast to meet a ship. This takes some explaining since the word 'coast' is not in their vocabulary, nor is the word 'ship', or 'waves'. However, using a brook as an example, they get the idea but it is still clear that they don't truely grasp the concept of a body of water so large one can't see across to the other side. To explain what a ship is, they set a large leaf to float downstream and explain that it is made of wood and can carry a lot of people.
Not to worry, though, as TB will soon see it all and will come up with appropriate words for all the new suff he sees, like beach, ocean, waves, ship, tavern, and so forth.
With hoots and hollers Hrrerricko's Children give the WLAers a cheerful send off and the group looks east. Settling into their old traveling patterns, it isn't until night they truely feel the absence of their two friends as they work out their Watch shifts.
The night passes uneventfully and the next day, and next, and next, they see much the same terrain as before. Harvest is pleased that the map still works and is filling in the huge blank space a little more. Without any borders, the map gives the impression that the land goes on forever, but once that beach is hit, the WLAers will finally be able to better visualize the size of the island.
While Brom and Harvest look for animal tracks, edible veggies, and danger, Peza and Lemmick keep alert and ready, and Gerox tries to jest with Barratore, who does not get the jist of the jest. Being back into the Wilds, so-to-speak, has brought some tension into the group, specially with their fewer numbers.
DM OOC: I do believe you still have a mule or donkey, right? I'll need to know who's primarily in charge in case some Handle Animal checks are necessary.
Also, if anyone has word as to Lemmick's availabilty to post, let me know. I don't want to plunge you guys into combat just yet if some are having trouble posting due to Sandy.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+5=12 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+2=9 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 9:19:44 AM
Midst her busy day of foraging, mapping, collecting of plants, and some small scouting (without mention of the few hours in the evening that she devotes to the study of the book of the Beastlord Ericko) Harvest Moon had, from the beginning days of their departure from Rum, taken upon herself the care of the pair of mules, Eeoh and Sister Sarah. It is unfortunate that both have, at times, proven themselves not immune from the willful nature that has come to characterize their kind. Today, unfortunately, happens to be a day in which they both choose to be willful at the same time. The lure of succulent grasses draws both animals from the path, and it is only through their training that Harvest Moon is able to command the pair to stop.
Placing herself before both wayward mules, Harvest Moon explains, in a stern voice and with hands upon her hips, the schedule that they are on and the need for expeditious travel. At the end of her lecture the small half elven girl gives a mock sigh of exasperation and blows the crest of hair, how hanging down over one eye, off with a puff of air. Her look of remonstration then fades, and she produces from her pack a large white root that she had foraged. She had found these to not only be edible, but quite sweet and delicious. Harvest Moon breaks the root in two and feeds one half to each of the mules.
"Come now. We must go," she says, and leads Eeoh and Sister Sarah back onto the trail.
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Survival 17 for Forage (Food and water for 3 characters) and Weather (Predicted for 24 hr in advance) Perception 16 for Danger
Handle Animal 12 / Success for Stop command. Wild Empathy Check 9 / (Actually succeeds if Mules are initially Friendly and they have the same CHA as a Pony which comes with a -3 Modifier making the DC a DC7.)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Peza Tuesday November 6th, 2012 8:36:19 PM
Without Arno to scout ahead ... Peza takes up point .... leading the group towards the beach .... and the meetup with Scully's ship and group
During the course of their trek ... the girl volunteers to take first watch at night .... she circles the camp once to get a good feel of the immediate surroundings then quietly climbs into a higher perch in a suitable tree
Smiling as Harvest rebukes the mules .... its been a little over a year since they first met ... little miss moon was just a little shy waif of a girl ... but just look at her now ... soaking up knowledge like a sponge ... taking charge of the mules ... ... her master Thelonious would be proud
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Tuesday November 6th, 2012 9:35:06 PM
Gerox puts one foot in front of the other, keeping pace with his taller friends. He scans the woods for any danger (take 10) for a 17 perception check.
He decides that teasing Barratore has gone far enough....for today but looks forward to the next time he can tease his big friend.
"So we are catching a ride with Scully's crew. Lets try and not get into a fight with them please. I want to get back to Rum and don't want to swim to have to do it."
JonathanT (Co-DM) - The Beach Calls Tuesday November 6th, 2012 11:29:34 PM
OOC: I'ts 10:20pm my time and I'm missing three post. Could be because of Election Day TV watching. Anyway I'll keep moving, or crawling...
IC: The WLAers work out a new watch system and traveling/scouting pattern as they move towards the coast. Having spent the last year together made a big difference in the smoothness of the transition to fewer numbers.
Harvest does well in keeping the two mules in line however in their point of view, all this walking for better grass is a waste of time.
Several more days pass uneventfully. Enough fruit and tubers are found to keep each stomach full and enough small rodents and furry critters are skewered by the hunters of the group to keep some meat in the stew pot.
At the end of one of those days the party get the distinct salty whiff in the air. The beach is getting close.
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+9=12 ; d20+8=24 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 1:11:13 AM
Brom continues with the others to trudge towards the beach.
Perception DC24; Survival DC12
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Wednesday November 7th, 2012 9:53:33 AM
Gerox also helps with the mules, using his speak with animal spell (gnomish heritage) to check in with them and see if they are OK. He will brush at night and help with their feeding. (handle animal take 10 for a total of 15)
Gerox wonders at the quick loss of two of their members saying, "Now that Bralin and Arno are gone, do we search for a new recruit or recruits? I wonder if the Captain will have any suggestions for us. These Beastlords seem to be nasty foes and I don't doubt that if we keep prodding the hornets nest, they are going to try and sting us a bit. I think having a few more members around might be helpful."
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Wednesday November 7th, 2012 10:06:52 AM
The sea. How long ago had it been that she had first encountered it? How strange the smell had been then. How large and intimidating it had been. Now, however, the smell of the sea quickens an excitement within Harvest Moon. A smile brightens her face, and a light bounce enters her step.
"We will go swimming," she says to both everyone and no one at the same time. *Yip* Harvest Moon then leaps into the air executing a full turn before landing again upon her feet.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 19, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet d20+4=24 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 10:52:29 AM
Barratore glowers at Gerox when the gnome comes upon the idea of a mission of finding him a mate. Barratore is a bit appalled by the notion. How old did he think he was. A mate indeed. He was in the prime of his life not near the end. Barratore spins and storms away from Gerox
Barratore hikes with his new longbow out. Keeping alert as the group moves and ready to back up Peza at the point if she needs. [perception 24]
Peza Wednesday November 7th, 2012 5:53:03 PM
Observing Gerox brush the mules ... along with his teasing of Barratore about carrying him ... " Gerox maybe one of the mules could be a good mount for you .... i bet you would look absolutely dashing on one ..." teases the girl " your veiw of the battlefield would increase tenfold"
Moving away from the catfolks valley towards the sea .... they finally smell a familar scent .... " ah the taste of sea air .... we must be getting close ...."
Replying to the gnome " hmm i would think Captain Theringer would recruit others ... afterall he recruited all of us .... plus he recruits for the WLA.... not just any adventurer "
"Swimming ?? yeah that sounds like fun .... cool off in the water from all our trekking "
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Wednesday November 7th, 2012 11:37:14 PM
The prospect of getting to go for a dip in the ocean excites Harvest beyond measure. It would seem that it would excite the others just as much since none have had a good bath in quite a while...
Gerox makes sure each day that the mules are ok by using his natural ability to speak to animals. Eeoh and Sister Sarah, known to each other by each one's smell rather than by a silly sound, assure the gnome that they are fine but the grass was better back in the cat's valley.
Barratore is not in the mood to lecture Gerox on the finer points of minotaur mating habbits. Perhaps the minotaur just doesn't want to give the gnome any more amunition to use against him.
Brom just minds his own business and keeps attentive to the trailblazzing tasks.
Peza suggests Gerox try riding one of the mules. Eeoh's onery looks seems to promise the best chance for some fun. The two mules have lost much of their original load of supplies, thanks for the long months in the bush, but Harvest's gatherings threaten to increase their load to more than what they had to start with!
Harvest's statements seem prophetic as they finally feel the sea breeze on their faces. Cutting through the brush a few more hours brings to the ear the telltale sounds of waves crashing on the shore. The path to the coast has not taken them all that long as they took a rather direct path eastwards, as direct as the hilly terrain allowed, that is.
As sudden as a jack-in-the-box pops out of his box, Peza nearly finds herself in the wide open space of nothing but blue skies and bluer water! Her quick reflexes keep her from plummeting over the cliff as she pushes aside some thick undergrowth.
Looking down, her heart beating furiously, she sees the rocky shore some 200 feet below! The heavy waves crashing against the rocks with tremendous force shooting spray high up the cliff and, carried by the wind, into their faces.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=21 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+6=8 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 8:52:12 AM
At Peza's abrupt halt, Harvest Moon gives the command to Eeoh and Sister Sarah to stop.
It is a startling drop to the sea below. But it is a magnificent view from the top of this cliff. Harvest Moon immediately calls for the magic map of the Fixers, and her magic bag complies. This great height will be of tremendous advantage to the mapping.
"I think that a question we must ask is whether the men of Scully Swiftblayde have already come to this point upon the coast and passed. Or whether they have not yet reached here." These words does Harvest Moon speak, even as she watches a large swath of the coastline drawn magically onto the Fixer map. "If they have already passed, then we must turn to the south and catch them. If they have not yet arrived, then we might proceed north, possibly setting a camp with a fire signal and await their arrival."
As the map is drawn, Harvest Moon's sharp eyes roam the land. All of the land comes to its shape for a reason. Once one knows such reasons, it is not unreasonable to be able to predict in what shape the land nearby will be formed.
"I think it may be best to camp nearby," she adds. "Possibly near a beach. From there, we might ask Captain Sal Theringer to speak to the men of Scully Swiftblayde and report to us their whereabouts."
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Perception 21 (To spot a way down to the water.) Knowledge Nature 23 (To assess the immediate terrain and guesstimate the most reasonable direction that would lead down to the water.) Knowledge Geography 8 (To assess the immediate terrain and guesstimate the most reasonable direction that would lead down to the water.)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+8=9 ; d20+9=18 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 8:56:16 AM
Brom breaks the tree line to blue ski and the ocean below. The sun feels good on his face, and takes a moment to absorb the rays. "Ok, time to find a beach." He says to the others. "So, which way do you think it is?" He wonders putting his hand to his forehead to get a better look. Unfortunately, he glanced at the sun and now has spots in his vision making it difficult to get a good look (perception dc9).
Survival dc18
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Thursday November 8th, 2012 2:48:04 PM
Gerox comes upon the opening and says, "I agree, we need to get down the beach and prepare a large signal fire for Scully and his ship. We do need to find a safe way down for the mules. Anyone have any idea on how we are going to get the mules loaded? We just can't leave them behind.
Harvest, Why don't you call the Captain and let him know we reached the beach and see if he has any instructions."
Peza Thursday November 8th, 2012 8:12:20 PM "Whoa " as her heart practically jumps out of her chest .... standing on the edge looking down ...
" " careful everyone ... its a steep dropoff "
"but whata veiw .... i almost feel like i'm flying .... someday i will "
Stil standing at the cliff's edge ..... " I think this would be a good spot to start a signal fire .. a smoky one ... that would be seen for miles and miles .... i'm sure Scully and his shipmates would see it ... but it could other beastlord creatures too ... so maybe we set the smokey fire now and then make our way down to the beach "
"once down there i'll contact Captain Sal with the telestone "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet d20+3=6 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 9:35:19 PM
Barratore practically misses seeing the cliff itself as the group comes to an abrupt halt. [perception 6] Barratore then looks up and down the cliff, "So which way would the beach likely be. Going down is pointless until we have something to go down to." The minotaur turns to Harvest and Brom for answers on this one. Both have shown a great amount of skill in making their way through the wilds of the island
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Thursday November 8th, 2012 11:46:55 PM
They party marvels at the beauty of the postcard view as well as wonder which way to go from there.
Scanning the ocean waves there is no sign of Scully's ship and the sunlight sparkling off thousands of waves play tricks on the eyes of some. Looking north the cliff seems to go on for many more miles. However to the south the cliff gradually angles down to nothing. A couple of miles at most southward looks like the best place to get off the cliff and get your feet wet.
Gerox poses the problem of getting the mules aboard Scully's ship, something that will take some ingenuity to accomplish. The gnome also suggests giving Captain Theringer a call and letting him know they've arrived at the coast. Somewhere.
Peza suggests building a smokey signal fire, a good way to catch Scully's attention, but she also realizes that it will catch the attention of anyone or anything else nearby.
So what do you do? Take the time to make a bonfire? Or at least get one ready? or go southward straight on down to the beach first? Call the Captain now or wait until you have our feet firmly imbedded in the hot sands?
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Friday November 9th, 2012 8:32:50 AM
Gerox points south and says, "Looks like we need to head that way to get down to the beach with the animials. I think it makes sense to head down now and then call in to the Captain to see where Scully is. We have to meet him on the beach somewhere and even if we have to head north, that looks like the best way to get there."
He grins at Harvest and continues, "Besides, that way Harvest can dip her toe into the ocean and maybe we can catch some fish for dinner."
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=19 ; Friday November 9th, 2012 9:59:46 AM
"Perhaps," replies Harvest Moon to Gerox Shale. The expression upon her face is one of serious consideration. "But fish are very swift. And many fish of the ocean are quite large and fierce. It would be easier to eat of clams or other shellfish. There are also many sea plants that can be eaten as well."
"I think it would be best to light a signal fire later, Peza," she adds. "It is not so far to return up to this spot later to light the fire. And, as you say, the smoke would draw attention from all, not only the men of Scully Swiftblayde."
Harvest Moon ponders her own words as she turns southward, calling to the mules, and begins the descent down the cliff. It is truly better to know things before acting. Caution, bolstered by knowledge, is the path to safety and survival. Given, that is, one has the leisure to acquire knowledge. At this time, there seems to be leisure aplenty.
Even distracted as she is by these thoughts, Harvest Moon manages a weather eye for danger. "We should scout this area first. The Landing Beach of the Beastlords is somewhere upon the island. It would be ill advised of us to call attention to ourselves if it were nearby."
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Peza d20+7=14 ; Friday November 9th, 2012 7:21:41 PM
" I agree Harvest ... we could easily come back up here to light a signal fire later ... so lets head to the beach and call the Captain "
Taking the lead as the group makes its way to the beach .... the rangers hazel eyes sweep the area [perception check d20+7=14]
Once at the beach ... and area swept for possible.. danger .... Peza takes out the telestone ... reporting in to Captain Theringer
"We made it to the coast .... south of some cliffs at the beach ... will start a signal fire soon ... any word from Scully and his crew ?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet Monday November 12th, 2012 5:19:15 PM
Barratore agrees as well. Getting to the beach and then working on signalling the ship and reporting in seems to make the most sense to him "Getting the ships attention from up here won't really do much good. Not that I don't trust Scully and his band, but I think we should be cautious and have a watch while aboard their ship. I don't want to wake up floating face down."
Peza Monday November 12th, 2012 8:04:43 PM
After scouting the beach area .... Peza preps a firepit ... and gathers wood and kindling ....
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 d20=9 ; Monday November 12th, 2012 8:52:03 PM
Gerox helps lead the mules down to the beach, when they get to the campsite, he will hobble them and attach some feedbags since they have no grazing. He will move down to the surf, looking for tidal pools and other shallows where he might find trapped fish for dinner (survival roll of 9.
Not finding much of anything he shrugs his shoulders and pulls out the firestone tand lays it in the firepit. It immediately flairs up and he says, "No need to get much wood, this will burn for 12 hours. Now if you want to start preparing a large signal fire, you can collect large wood for that."
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+9=25 ; d20+8=10 ; Monday November 12th, 2012 9:18:52 PM
He sees the magic stone that Gerox laid on the beach. "That's pretty handy. Makes gettin' the signal fire high enough for anyone to see easy - even all the beastlords on this part of the island. Makes our job that much easier."
Brom will start to gather wood, as dry as he can find and also some not so dry from the forest. That's what the path clearer is for.
After the wood is gathered, he starts checking the shallows for schools of small fish. He plans to use his net to get some fresh fish for dinner.
Survival DC25 for fishing Perception DC 10 for keeping an eye (or two) sea side. Apparently fishing is too good and I'm not watching anything else.
It is good to be by the sea again. Harvest Moon strips off her clothing and jumps in the spray of the surf. Along the beach she finds clumps of salty mussels and an unlucky crab which she crushes with a stone.
Briefly, Harvest Moon scans the beach for the footprints of those who might have come here too. Most of the prints, however, that she finds are her own. Perhaps in another hour or so, she will have to try again in earnest.
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Perception 21 for Danger Survival 16 for Forage (3 people in addition to Harvest) Survival 15 for tracking (Will try again in an hour)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Monday November 12th, 2012 11:03:28 PM
OOC: i had wanted to get this off earlier but things kept creeping up... IC: Gerox points to the beach to the south as the best way to go. It is clearly the best option to everyone else also.
No one seems to get Gerox's jokes these days as Harvest goes on about the ease of catching shellfish as opposed to fish. Heading south as well she suggest scouting around the area as well.
Peza also agrees that getting to the beach first and then calling their WLA leader is he best idea.
Barratore shows his concern for their return trip aboard Scully's ship, considering their past history with the band.
A couple of hours later the party finds themselves off the hill and onto an expanse of flat land. Although there are hills nearby, this area serves as a conduit for a shallow stream that empties into the sea. The valley is mostly grassy with clumps of trees. Folowing the stream to the beach poses no problem and some ten minutes later they group crosses the line from knee-high grasses to warm sand.
The sun perches on the horizon about an hour's trip to go before dunking into the sea. The surf crashes upon the sand in a rather pleasantly inviting rythm. The warmth of the day is still heavy and a good splash-about seems to be in order. Except for the mules. Eeoh and Sister Sara stay put at the edge of the grass. Something about the sand doesn't seem right.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Monday November 12th, 2012 11:21:15 PM
OOC: oops, some cross-posts. no problem.
IC: The group spreads out to gather some wood and Harvests finds the clear waters great for snatching the unweary crab. Although the task is not so easy as the waves pull then push her back and forth as they come in, then leave.
Peza sets about calling Captain Theringer. His stoic immage pops up as usual and the familiar "Report".
With the magical Firestone set ablaze, the wood will be used for a bonfire to get Scully's attention.
While Peza engages Captain Theringer, Brom notices something odd sticking our of the sand several hundred yards south of their position. It looks like a pole sticking out of the sand halfway between the surf and the grasses, leaning slightly towards the surf.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Tuesday November 13th, 2012 12:44:51 PM
"Ask him the whereabouts of the men of Scully Swiftblayde," reminds Harvest Moon unnecessarily. She peers around from behind Peza's waist at the glowing Telestone. Her attention to the communication is such that she has yet to note Brom and his new find down the beach.
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 20/26, ac 20/12/18 Tuesday November 13th, 2012 4:00:38 PM
OOC: Anthony lives. Thanks for all the concerns. I was fine, but had some family (grandmother) that consumed much of our time as the assisted living area in NJ was damaged in NJ. Aside from lack of electricity (and cold), she is doing well and life is resorting to the closest thing to normal as possible.
I'll try to catch up on the material. Still need to level my PC.
------ BIC: Lemick looks around, hoping to find where he can be most useful. He remains quiet still contemplating the balance of things, and fighting the feeling he has missed something obvious since the fire scrotched his left eyebrow. It's almost grown back now, perhaps the feeling will pass.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Tuesday November 13th, 2012 5:24:41 PM
OoC to Anthony: Nice to have you back. Hopefully things are staying afloat. (small joke.)
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+8=20 ; d20+9=13 ; Tuesday November 13th, 2012 5:52:10 PM
OOC: Welcome back Anthony.
Brom finds something sticking out of the sand. Looks like a something you would tie off a boat to. Could this be landing beach? He thinks. This could be a problem for them. It would mean a beast lord is probably near.
"I found something. Looks like a boat mooring of some sorts." He shouts out to the others.
Perception DC20; Survival DC13
Peza Tuesday November 13th, 2012 8:01:31 PM
Gazing into the magical telestone ... Peza starts her report .....
" We have lost two members .... Bralin Stone singer has been called by the stone to another calling ... and our new friend Arno has decided to stay with the catfolk to help defend and learn with them "
"We are now at the coast awaiting Scully and his crew .... and news on his whereabouts ?? "
" what ... wait Brom has found something some type of marker .... will report with more info later "
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Tuesday November 13th, 2012 9:07:49 PM
Gerox trots over to the pole and bends down and starts digging around it to see how deep it goes. "I wonder if this the top of a mast and a whole boat is buried under there."
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Tuesday November 13th, 2012 11:16:46 PM
OOC: welcome back, Anthony. Of course you know what that means, eh? Combat Time! heehee!
IC: Brom points out the 'pole' sticking out of the sand and Gerox promptly hustles the three hundred yards to the object. Brom wonders if it has anything to do with Beastlords but from his spot it is hard to tell.
Peza stops her report and to Captain Theringer's great surprize cuts off the Telestone to see what Brom has found.
Gerox, on the other hand, is right there, after a 300 yard trot, and easily sees the anomally sticking out of the sand well before he reaches it. However, up close, it is a daunting thing, to say the least. What looked like a mere 'pole' from 300 yards away, is actually a stone pillar with expertly carved animal effigies (OOC: like Totem Poles) The stone obelisk looks as good as new.
Another 100 yards further south is another at a point where the beach makes a curve.
The stone obelisk is about 20 feet high and 10 feet square at the base, tapering slightly at the top. The animal effigies are stylized but otherwise not hard to make out. It leans slightly towards the water due to the inclination of the beach.
Gerox wonders if digging around the base will tell him how deep it goes. His intuition tells him that it will be pretty deep, deeper than his little hands can dig in the soft sand, but then again, you never know for sure until you try. Does Gerox still want to dig?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet d20+3=19 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 8:37:33 AM
Barratore moves with Gerox and Brom to the what is now known as a marker. "Good chance we are on Hheriko's landing beach." Barratore draws his bow and reverses his gaze back inland. [perception 19]
"Gerox, it seems unworn by time and tide, can you detect any magic?"
The discoveries down the beach draw Harvest Moon like an iron nail to a lodestone. Though not entirely unexpected, considering the traces of the Beastlords that they have found so far upon this island, the presence of such things as these obelisks and the Pyramid within the valley of the Hrrerrickko are alluring and mysterious simply by virtue of their incongruity with the surrounding land.
Looking up at the towering stone objects that thrust their way from out of the sand, Harvest Moon is again taken by the odd image of the giant statue, also half buried upon a sandy beach. All that is exposed is the upper torso of the woman, and the torch that she holds aloft. This time words come to her as well, accompanying the image. You maniacs. You blew it up. Oh, damn you. Goddamn you all to hell.
Queer. And inexplicable. Harvest Moon shakes off the oddity, and, with an energy fueled by her thirst for knowledge, begins swarming all over the site. She utilizes magic gifts, examines the ground as well as the great poles of stone themselves. Harvest Moon even goes so far as to attempt to scale one of the obelisks to examine the upper end. (See checks for details.)
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Cast Detect Magic Cast Read Magic
Perception: 16 (To spot details) Knowledge Arcana: 25 (ancient mysteries, magic traditions, arcane symbols?) Knowledge Dungeoneering: 16 (Identify mineral, stone, or metal) Knowledge Nature: 31 (To identify anything unnatural to the local area. Also to identify the creatures on the totem.) Knowledge Religion: 25 (gods and goddesses, mythic history, ecclesiastic tradition, holy symbols) Knowledge Geography: 11 (To identify whether the landscape might have been part of a greater whole or previously shaped to, say, a settlement) Linguistics: 7 (decipher writing in an unfamiliar language or a message written in an incomplete or archaic form) Wisdom Check 5 (To avoid Misinterpretation from Linguistics.) Survival: 25 (To Find Tracks)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Wednesday November 14th, 2012 5:02:47 PM
Gerox also casts his own detect magic and concentrates on the totem for a while and then scans the beach looking for other magic.
"It does look a bit fresh. I hope the silly thing doesn't come to life and decides it needs a snack!"
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 20/26, ac 20/12/18 d20+7=23 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 6:19:28 PM
Lemick watches as everyone begins to examine the carved pillar. And instead of focusing on the specific details of this pillar, he considers the relationship with the pillars. Standing between the close pillar, and the assumed pillar 100 yards away, Lemick considers what the line/curve might encompass or point too.
Perception: 23
Peza d20+7=9 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 8:14:32 PM
Peering down the beach towards the new discovery's .... Peza tries to make out the symbols but they're too far away [d20+7=9 perception check]
As her friends rush towards the pole .... " hmm everyone is focused on the new discovery ... perfect time for an ambush " muses the girl
The ranger unslings her crossbow .... loading a bolt ..... she walks slowly after her friends .... her eyes warily sweep the surroundings ....
" careful everyone ... remember Eriko's stuff was rigged to blow .... let's go slow " suggests the raven haired girl
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Wednesday November 14th, 2012 10:45:37 PM Barratore follows Gerox and Brom to the obelisk and suggests they have reached what Hheriko called the 'landing beach'. Ready for Creatures of Unusual Mix, he looks inland...
Harvest (OOC: makes a referrence to Planet of the Apes?) skips along the warm sand and when she reaches the obelisk she casts her detection magics and proceeds to inspect the thing, even so far as start climbing it to examing the top.
Gerox casts his own detection spells and scans the area around him. He comments on the freshness of the stone carvings and hopes they don't come alive. Ya never know...
Lemick studies the pillar as well, but looking for other details.
Peza urges caution, reminding everyone of Heerikos' explosive lab equipement.
(DM OOC: Brom can post catch-up when he gets a chance)
The WLA'ers proceed to investigate the obelisk in quite a scientific manner, each one using their different skills to find different things, with a worried Peza watching, just waiting for it to blow up.
Barratore notices another obelisk inland, placed, as best guess, some 200 yeards away.
Harvest detects an Evocation aura emanating from the obelisk. She finds that climbing the stone is easy as there are plenty of easy hand-holds due to the animal head carvings. She sits prettily atop the thing and gets a good view, noticing the right angle formed by the three obelisks.
She sees no arcane symbols but does recall that some cultures use such devices to scare evil spirits away. This does not look like the case here, though.
The stone is a hard granite, and not native to the beach area, at least not in the immediate vicinty.
She does notice that no trees are found within 20' of the 'plane' between the obelisk she sits on and the one 200 yards inland. Naturally, there are no trees between it and the one down the beach.
There are no writings that she can tell, unless the animal heads themselves are symbols other than animal heads. There are no referrences to compare with, so that will just have to be put away in her memory banks.
Gerox scans around with his Detect Magic and sees a wall, best described as a 'wall of force', that is as high as the obelisk and runs from the obelisk in the direction of the others as far as his detection can reach.
Lemick deduces from the three pillars that they are placed as to be within line-of-sight. It would be mighty odd to only have three in this way, so a good guess is that there are more, but the terrain, the beach curving and the edge of a hill blocking the view of possible others.
Everyone can hear a 'hum' or 'buzz', not unlike that of a bee, coming from the obelisk.
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+8=16 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 11:25:10 PM
Perception DC16
The others start investigating the obelisk with spell and other things. This is not for Brom. His talents lie elsewhere and he has no use for this sort of thing. He does, however, keep his wits about him and looks towards the water. Beach dwelling beastlords would most certainly have sea monsters and it would be the direction that ambush would come closest from.
The second obelisk and the lack of trees begins to concern the barbarian as does the clearly audible buzzing emanating from the stone obelisk.
"Back, back and be on your guard!" Exclaims Brom. "Be ready."
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Wednesday November 14th, 2012 11:43:30 PM
Gerox says, "I see some kind of magic wall. It seems to run from obelisk to obelisk. Might be a wall of force but I think we should through something inanimate before we try and cross it. It could be a defense for the beach but it might also be a way of caging foes or experiments for the Beastlords."
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Thursday November 15th, 2012 12:13:28 AM
OoC: Yes, Planet of the Apes. Actually the second one I've made so far.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=26 ; Thursday November 15th, 2012 9:14:49 AM
Harvest Moon waves down from atop the dark pole of animal carvings. From the greater height of the top of the pole, the half-elven girl scans the surrounding terrain for signs of peoples who might live here. After this, she begins her descent.
"I think that this is a very great magic fence," she says upon arriving back upon the sands of the beach. "It goes here. And then here." She draws the two legs of the invisible fence in the sand using her finger. "If this is true, then I think that there must be another Great Pole about ... here." After poking her finger into a point that completes the roughly rectangular form, Harvest Moon stands and points in the direction in which the fourth pole must, given her hypothesis, be.
The hum from the Dark Animal Pole cannot help but be heard. But, as she has already scaled the Dark Animal Pole to its top without harm, it is something that she dismisses as little more than the magic of this place.
"If we wish to go within the enclosure of this fence, I do not think that it would be so difficult to simply scale the poles and descend into the other side. But, before we do such a thing, I think it would be best to travel about the outside and discover the extent of the territory that the Magic Fence encloses. Perhaps we will see what is kept within."
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Perception 26 (To detect the the presence of people from the top of the pole)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet Thursday November 15th, 2012 12:30:48 PM
When the buzz starts, Barratore too is set on edge. Looking up at Harvest, he tries to place when he first heard the buzz and when she started climbing. " might be a fence for a pen, might also be a wall for protection. Barratore scoops ups handful of sand and tosses it at the wall Gerox mentioned detecting. He, like Brom though is now much more interested I the direction of the water
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 20/26, ac 20/12/18 Thursday November 15th, 2012 3:57:08 PM
Putting his finger in his ear and jiggling it around, Lemick determines that the buzzing isn't in his head which almost have been a more comforting problem.
Lemick listens to Harvest's thoughts which seem very logical to him; another oddity, so he checks his ears again. Watching Baratore test Gerox's hypothesis.
Assuming the sand is block, Lemick suggests the group follows the wall along the beach side.
Peza Thursday November 15th, 2012 7:16:02 PM
Observing her friends investigate the stone pillars .... the buzzing catches her attention
" is that a warning ?? " with a peek over at the mules and how they keep their distance " the mules certainly keep their distance too "
Another thought creeps into her thoughts ... " well if its a fence ... a defensive fence at that ... my question is ... what is it supposed to keep out ??? or in ??? .... "
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+8=17 ; Thursday November 15th, 2012 9:29:41 PM
Brom has his sword out. The sound is unnerving to hear. "Can anyone get up high to see over this magic wall?" He says.
Perception DC17
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Thursday November 15th, 2012 10:44:46 PM Brom concerns himself with the ocean and what might lurk in those waters. The surf comes near their spot but it looks like that even at high tide the water does not reach the obelisk. He warns the other to stand back and be on guard, but the curiosity of the others prevails over his warnings.
Gerox points out the magical wall, which Harvest can also see. Much speculation goes into its purpose. Keep something in? Keep something out? He suggests throw something inanimate at it and see what happens.
Harvest looks inward. The sandy dunes go inland a hundred yards or so before a tree covered hill blocks her view. From her perch, she sees nothing that would indicate danger. The distant trees seem to have its normal bird life, insects flit here and there.
The only tracks she sees are their own.
Barratore takes up Gerox's suggestion and tosses a handfull of sand at the invisible wall. He sees the clump of sand hit something and plop to rejoin its kind. It occurs to him that the buzz was already there when he arrived, it's just that with the excitement and the noisy surf, he didn't notice it right off.
Lemick suggests they follow the beach side of the invisible force wall for a ways.
Peza wonders if the buzzing is a warning. She also wonders that if it is a fence, what could it be keeping in, or out?
There is a general concensus that the obelisks are magical fenceposts, Harvest even suggesting where another might be. But whether it is to keep something in or keep something out, further investigations will be necessary. One suggestion is to follow the magical barrier along the beach.
Eeoh and Sister Sarah find some dune grass to munch on while the WLA'ers discuss their options. From Barratore's experiment, it appears that 'touching' the magical wall is rather harmless, for sand at least.
Brom, in his vigilance, notices that the sun is about to kiss the horizon. It will be dark pretty soon.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Friday November 16th, 2012 10:14:06 AM
"It may be best to camp here first," offers Harvest Moon. "Before exploring the line of the Magic Fence." She picks up one of the mussels that she scavenged from the beach, taken from the water, but still living. "If danger comes from the outside of the fence, we can climb the pole and climb down inside the fence."
She measures the distance between herself and the Invisible Magic Fence, hefting the mussel in her hand.
"Though, I do not know how much use such a fence as this can be if the poles are so easy to climb. Perhaps they are here to contain large four footed creatures."
With an underhand toss, Harvest Moon arcs the living mussel into the Invisible Magic Fence. As the shell reaches the top of its arc, Harvest Moon recalls that entire Eeoh nor Sister Sarah will be able to climb the pole. If they were to escape to the inside of the fence, the mules would have to be left to a certain death. This brings a deep frown to her half-elfish features.
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Peza Friday November 16th, 2012 6:04:18 PM
" I agree we should camp here tonight .... its open space ... we'll have a good chance to see something coming .... and if we don't we can hopefully see tracks in the sand "
Peza starts digging a firepit ... then starts gathering driftwood and kindling ... once the fire is lit she'll working on making a bunch of torches .... " we can use some of these torches as markers away from the campsite ... helping light up a bigger area so it will be harder for anyone or thing to sneak up on us in the dark .... "
Looking up in the night sky .... the raven haired girl looks for the moon and stars ... a full moon would be helpful too she muses
Once those duties are taken care of she preps dinner ... grabbing stuff from their supplies ...she cooks the groups dinner .....
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 20/26, ac 20/12/18 d20+7=19 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 7:13:45 PM
"I agree, while we want to explore, we don't want to find anything too nasty at night. Still, tonight we can keep a closer observation on the purpose of the fence. I'll volunteer for the first watch."
Seeing Harvest consider the pack animals, Lemick wonders is the wall is harmful, if not, we might be able to haul them over it. He finds a piece of driftwood abotu 2' long and moves to tap the invisible wall -- if it's safe, he'll move his hand closer, if still unharmed he attempt to touch the fence.
perception 19 (hoping this isn't a bad idea)
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+8=13 ; d20+9=20 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 8:06:44 PM
"Sorry, folks, not camping next to the large buzzing fence posts; not next to the water; and not down on an open beach exposed and easy to spot by beastlords' beasties - not happening!" he says. "We can find someplace down the beach; away from the water, the buzzing fence and a little higher ground." He says holdin' Pathclearer over his shoulder.
"We're headin' back way we came. We find a spot, make a clearin', and set up camp - in that order. So, y'all pack up and let's get movin'. We've got lots ta do and not enough light to do it."
"Don't make me drag your butts back that way." He says sticking Pathclearer back the way they came.
Brom will bring up the rear always keeping an eye towards the water and another towards the buzzing.
Perception DC13 Survival for good campsite DC20
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Friday November 16th, 2012 9:35:58 PM
Gerox looks at Brom and smiles, "Look who is getting some authoratative and demanding. Still I think you might be right. Moving back a bit sound like a good idea. The question is do we make a fire? Do we want people to see us?"
He looks over to Peza, "Did we hear from the Captain? Any news?"
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Friday November 16th, 2012 11:13:42 PM
OOC: picture your typical beach. You have the surf zone, the high tide mark, then soft sand, then sand dunes with dune grasses begin (not large ones), then some scrub brush in the sand dunes and finally this gives way to regular dirt and trees.
Decide how far inland, 50 yards, 100 yards, etc., you want to make camp.
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) Saturday November 17th, 2012 8:32:23 AM
OOC: I think we should camp in the regular dirt and trees. We can have scouts to watch the beach, but we didn't run across any bad stuff in the forest. The beach is an unknown.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet d20+3=13 ; Saturday November 17th, 2012 8:43:12 PM
Barratore nods, "We move back to true ground and the trees. I think we put a large fire down on the beach. Ship could see it form nearly anywhere out there." Barratore gestures to the sea. "Lets back up there and come back down here to look more thorough in the morning light." Barratore gestures to Harvest to lead the way and find a good spot. He picks up a spot 3rd in line and keeps his bow out. [perception 13]
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Sunday November 18th, 2012 11:14:43 PM
No DM post for Friday?
DM OOC: I started one then got 'pulled' away. I meant to come back but ended up working Sunday.
Sorry. :}
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 20/26, ac 20/12/18 Monday November 19th, 2012 10:26:13 AM
OOC: Lemick took the Chainmail Shirt +1 from the last treaure trove. Didn't see that anyone else took that. Took the rest in cash. Thanks for all the emails searching for me.
Character sheet is also completed.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=27 ; d20+13=26 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 6:36:38 PM
"Very well." At the request of Barratore Steelwind, Harvest Moon turns away from her experiment with the live mussel. With but one last look at the very climbable pole of the Invisible Fence, she turns her eyes inland. The humans may have difficulty setting up a camp this late into the evening, but the gloom of late evening means nothing to her half-elven eyesight.
With senses alert for danger, Harvest Moon seeks out a congenial camping spot further from the beach.
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Survival 27 (To find a good camping spot.) Perception 26 (For danger.)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Peza Monday November 19th, 2012 10:00:59 PM
Wanting to make camp on the beach and its great visibilty .... Peza reluctantly agrees to move inland a little .... realizing what might come out of the surf ......
She sets up camp .... digging a firepit and collecting wood ....
"I'll take 2nd watch after Lemick .... " a she checks out some of the trees near the campsite looking for a good hiding spot
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Monday November 19th, 2012 10:23:10 PM Harvest suggest camping for the night before exploring the magical fence further. Taking Barratore's testing further, she hurles a live molusk at the fence. She worries about the two mules if indeed they venture over the fence to explore.
The molusk bounces off the 'fence' landing close to Harvest's feet. I doesn't seem to have suffered anything other than being out of its natural element for an extended amount of time.
DM Note: although there are enough hand-holds on the obelisk, the Climb DC is 10. Once up and once again down.
Peza gets busy in building another firepit (one already built where you first reached the beach and where you left the Firestone thing), in the sand mentions gathering sticks big enough to be used as torches to place around their camp to extend their vision at night, hoping for a full moon later on to help.
Lemick agrees about the dangers of exploring the fenced area in the dark and also wonders about what do to with the animals. He takes a piece of driftwood gathered for the campfire and taps the invisible wall.
He finds the wall, although invisible, certainly solid, but having seen nothing happen to a handful of sand, a gasping-for-water molusk, and his stick, he inches his hand closer and closer to the wall until he touches it. Although he can't see it, he feels the solid form.
So far, his hand is unharmed. :)
Brom has objections to camping so close to the fence and beach and urges the others to find a place more inland and on higer ground. His 'urging' is rather forceful.
Gerox is like-minded with Brom in camping a little further inland. He asks Peza if she had contacted Captain Theringer.
Barratore re-inforces Brom's suggestion to camp inland, but with a bonfire pile ready to be lit, and motions for Harvest to take the lead back inland a bit.
Harvest after inspecting her test muscle and finding it 'unharmed', so to speak, agrees to head back inland for a more secluded camping spot.
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The WLA'ers gather the mules up and head inland looking for a good campsite that will give them some height and some cover. They find one easily enough, their many months in the bush helping a good bit. They settle down, taking care of the mules, unloading their packs, rubbing them down good. A stream several hundred feet away offers some good water.
By the time they finish setting up camp and getting something to eat, it is fully dark. The stars twinkle brighly, the surf can be clearly heard crashing upon the beach. No animal tracks to speak of are found around their camp so at least they can feel safe no herd of elephants will come trampling through or some other creature as marked it as its territory.
The small sandy knoll provides a good view of the forest to the west and the sandy dunes leading to the beach to the east. North of them the terrain rises forming the hill they had been on and which formed the cliffs. South of them the terrain is much the same brush that surrounds their little knoll.
DM Note: You now have time to contact Captain Theringer. I don't remember if you can use the contact stone once a day or more, but if you can, go ahead and do it. Also, unless you object, I'll just roll a ramdom watch order. This will save a day of posting.
1st Watch: Lemick and Harvest; 2nd Watch: Brom and Barratore; 3rd Watch: Gerox and Peza. A watch is 4hrs long, from 6pm to 6am.
1st watchers: Highlight to display spoiler: { Around 9pm some rustling in the grasses and bushes near the foot of your knoll grabs your attention. }
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=21 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 9:03:25 AM
It is still early in the night. All three of the moons have yet to appear. Sleep is important, and so Harvest Moon is loathed to waken the others for what might be the simple passage of night animals.
Quietly, she draws the attention of Lemick 4-Leaf Sted, but it appears that he too has already noticed the disturbance. All that remains is to reveal the source. Harvest Moon speaks the words to a simple spell, placing magic light upon a small stone. The stone she then tosses in the direction of the rustling in the grasses and bushes near the foot of the knoll.
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Cast Light on a stone and throw in direction of the rustling. Perception 21
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet d20+4=6 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 9:17:19 AM
Barratore changes into his Leather armor for sleeping and places his bow and quiver on one side and his blade on the other. Propping his head up on his pack he settles in until Lemick or Harvest wake him. The sounds are tuned out as he focuses more on the surf and breeze through the grasses to lull him to sleep. Others had the watch, others he trusted as much as his own senses. Soon Barratore drifted into a peacful rythmic sleep
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... Tuesday November 20th, 2012 10:57:40 AM
Casting Light on a stone, Harvest tosses it down the knoll towards the noise in the bushes. At first she sees nothing unusual, the bushes and grasses gently teased by the light breeze, some large rocks here and there... rocks?
One of the large 'rocks' suddenly sprouts six legs and stands up, two beedy eyes on short stalks glare up at Harvest. Two long forearms reach out and the clawed ends snap shut several times making a clicking noise. This brings another 'large rock' into view and they start up the knoll twards the campers!
Harvest and Lemick Highlight to display spoiler: { see what appears to be crabs of the unusual size sort. Their bodies carried by six legs stands at least as high as a dwarf, their two massive pincers large enough to easily snatch medium sized creatures!}
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Tuesday November 20th, 2012 11:40:33 AM
"ALARM!" calls Harvest Moon. "ALARM!"
Even as the second cry of warning leaves her lips, she begins the casting of a spell. Rise up plants of the shoreline. The spell calls to the brush that surrounds the little knoll. Rise up to catch our foes and hold them.
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Cast Entangle with the lead crab at least 10ft into the 40ft radius spread of the effect. (Reflex DC15 or be Entangled.)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Please tell me if you'd rather not allow this second post. I've not yet seen a call for combat rounds, and without Initiative it's hard to tell when things really start.
DM Note: this post is fine. Combat Rounds start when the crabs start towards you, so this would be Round 1.
Instead of waiting for the others to post that they are asleep, I went ahead and posted what Harvest saw and got it going from there.
Entangle Spell
This spell causes tall grass, weeds, and other plants to wrap around creatures in the area of effect or those that enter the area. Creatures that fail their save gain the entangled condition. Creatures that make their save can move as normal, but those that remain in the area must save again at the end of your turn. Creatures that move into the area must save immediately. Those that fail must end their movement and gain the entangled condition. Entangled creatures can attempt to break free as a move action, making a Strength or Escape Artist check. The DC for this check is equal to the DC of the spell. The entire area of effect is considered difficult terrain while the effect lasts.
Entangled Condition
The character is ensnared. Being entangled impedes movement, but does not entirely prevent it unless the bonds are anchored to an immobile object or tethered by an opposing force. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a --2 penalty on all attack rolls and a --4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) or lose the spell.
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 20/26, ac 20/12/18 d20+8=18 ; d20+3=12 ; d8+1=5 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 3:02:39 PM
Lemick readies himself with morningstar and shield, awaiting to see if any crabs escaped the entanglement so that he can attack it before it gets to one of his sleeping companions.
Perception: 18 (find crab, or able to reach crab without getting entangled)
Att: 12 Dmg 5
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Tuesday November 20th, 2012 3:23:45 PM
DM OOC: I'll have a map tonight.
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Tuesday November 20th, 2012 4:20:12 PM
Gerox eyes snap open when he hears the alarm. He bolts from his bedroll and leaves the tent to see what the fuss is about. He stops short when he sees the craps deciding that he really doesn't want to get to close those things.
He prepares a spell to be cast next round in his mind. Fire? or force he thinks to himself. "I bet they will be good eating once we finish them off!" he calls to Harvest.
(ooc assuming getting up and out of the tent will cost me both move actions so no spell this time)
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Tuesday November 20th, 2012 5:34:45 PM
DM OOC: typically, if sound asleep, it takes 1 action to wake up, then another, of course, to get up. If already awake, then 1 to get up and 1 to move.
Peza d20+7=21 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 7:30:26 PM
With Harvest's shouts of Alarm .... Peza wakes .... throwing her blanket off her .... reaching for her crossbow then quickly loading it snapping a bolt into its firing position .... looking in the direction of Harvests voice d20+7=21 perception check
" what is it ... how many ?" questions the raven haired girl
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 15, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet d20+3=7 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 8:37:04 PM
Barratore bolts upright at Harvest's cry and quickly scrambles to his feet with his bow and quiver. Spotting the giant crab coming up the beach he yells towards Brom. "Our midnight snack has arrived!"
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Tuesday November 20th, 2012 9:31:32 PM
DM OOC: Here's the map. Any questions, let me know. If you can't see it, let me know.
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+8=27 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 11:37:32 PM
Brom jumps to life as the call to arms sounds. Brom easily spots the giant crabs climbing towards them.
"Crab boil for a week!" He calls back to Barratore. "Don't think there's 'nough ale."
Brom grabs sword and moves to R13, just in front of Harvest. "If ya got any defensive spells for me, get castin'" Brom says.
AC 12 (not in armor)
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 20/26, ac 20/12/18 d8=6 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday November 21st, 2012 9:42:05 AM "Someone grab the pack animals," Lemick calls out realizing they are closer to the crabs than most of the party. Being armored, he makes his way towards the crabs (as stated in previous post).
OOC: Move toward crab, attack if opportunity exists. Use previous rolls.
1st level spell Command Comprehend Languages True Strike
Abilities Copy Cat (0 used/7 avail) Bit of Luck (0 / 7) Channel Positive Energy: (0/7)
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... d20+2=19 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=12 ; d4+2=4 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+2=20 ; Wednesday November 21st, 2012 11:40:28 PM
Round 0 recap: Drawn to the little knoll by the smell of flesh, two giant crabs approach the camp. Their size and sideways walk make it difficult for them to negotiate around the bushes without making noise and the camp guards are alerted when the two giant crabs approach the bottom of the knoll.
Casting a light spell on a stone and tossing it towards the noise, Harvest illuminates the area and reveals the presence of the two giant crabs. She sounds the alarm as the two giant crabs start moving towards her.
Round 1: Harvest alerts the camp and casts an Entangle spell. The area of effect easily encompasses the two giant crabs and roots, grasses, and bush branches grow and reach out to grasp the two giant crabs.
Lemick calls for a volunteer to guard the two mules then moves towards the crabs to engange them. (Double Move at 20'/move puts you at T14, ok?)
DM Note: The only light you have so far is the glow of the campfire (10'rad) and Harvest's Light spell (20'rad + 20'rad more of dim light centered at W15.
Gerox snaps awake and clears his mind of the fog of sleep and gets a spell ready.
Peza throws off her banket and loads her crossbow while still prone, and asks how many of what? Harvest seets two giant crabs.
Barratore snatches his bow as he stands up and loads an arrow. Hearing that they are being beset by crabs, he calls to Brom that their not-quite-midnight snack has arrived.
Brom awakens with a start and snatches his sword as he stands up. Hearing Barratore's exclamations, he calls back that there's not enough ale.
The group is now fully awake and alert. Although only Harvest and Lemick are currently in position to actually see the two giant crabs due to the angle of the knoll and vegetation, they know that there are two giant crabs coming at them.
Sister Sarah and Eeoh start to get agitated. They may be stubborn mules, but they are smart in their own way and can sense danger by the reaction of the party.
The two crabs try to fight off the entangling vegatation, Ref DC15 Giant Crab 1: 19 Giant Crab 2: 10
Giant Crab 1 manages to escape the grasping vegetation and heads up the hill quickly, meeting Lemick, who swings his morning star but it simply scratches the hard crab shell. Crab 1 reaches out with a claw and tries to snag Lemick: Att 24; crit check = fail, damage = 4, plus Grab CMB 28 vs CMD 13
Lemick is now grappled!
Crab 2 tries to break free from the Entanglement: Str check vs DC15 = 20!
Crab 2 breaks free but can't quite get out of the area of effect!
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 12 (T 12, FF 10, Raged 10), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+10=12 ; d6=3 ; d20+10=18 ; 2d6+17=22 ; Thursday November 22nd, 2012 8:40:14 AM
Sword in hand, Brom advances on this weeks dinner (moving to T12). Brom's veins and muscles bulge as the barbarian let's his rage take over. With his brand new BAS, he brings down a massive strike against the crab.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+5=12 ; Thursday November 22nd, 2012 1:19:47 PM
"Go!" commands Harvest Moon. She steps towards Eeoh and Sister Sarah, points in the general direction of Barratore Steelwind and, makes the signals that they are accustomed to from their training. "Go," she repeats again for emphasis. Then she turns back to the Great Crabs.
Crabs, quite strangely, are greedy and voracious creatures. It is good that Brom is near to strike the one that has captured Lemick 4-Leaf Sted, for it is the estimate of Harvest Moon from having watched crabs upon the beach, that this one will now begin to eat of Lemick 4-Leaf Sted - before he is even dead.
Harvest Moon speaks the words of the blessing and then flicks out one hand with palm up. Within her palm a wisp of steam rises, roiling, and then bursts into a ball of flame.
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5ft step / Handle Animal (as move action) / Cast Produce Flame (as Standard action)
Handle Animal 12 vs DC10 for unwounded animal. (Pointing to area around N9)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Thursday November 22nd, 2012 4:41:52 PM
DM OOC: Happy Thanksgiving!
BTW, the two mules were tethered, right?
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Thursday November 22nd, 2012 4:50:25 PM
Harvest Moon didn't tether them. Animals should be free. But well behaved.
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 33/37, ac 20/12/18 d4+1=2 ; d20+10=17 ; Thursday November 22nd, 2012 7:55:20 PM
Pinched by the crab is not exactly the plan Lemick had hoped would unfold. Finding it important to get free he enacted his copycat ability (move action) and 2 mirror images of himself appear beside him making himself seem blurry to the crab.
Next he concentrates (defensively) to see if he can command the crab to drop. Concentration: 17 Command crab to drop.
1st level spell [strike]Command [/strike] Comprehend Languages True Strike
Abilities Copy Cat (1 used/7 avail) Bit of Luck (0 / 7) Channel Positive Energy: (0/7)
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 2d4+2=5 ; Thursday November 22nd, 2012 9:19:29 PM
(ooc Gerox hobbles the mules)
Gerox raises a hand, murmurs a few words which disappear onto the night and launches two missiles at crab number 1 which broke free. The missiles do 5 points of damage to the soon to be stew crab.
Peza d20+10=25 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d20+7=10 ; Thursday November 22nd, 2012 9:31:32 PM
Staying prone ....Peza lines up the crab [should be clear line of sight ] that has grappled Lemick ... snapping off a shot ... watches as the bolt finds its target
The raven haired girl smoothly reloads another bolt
hoping this wasn't a diversion Peza glances about .... surveying their surrroundings [d20+7=10 perception check]
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Friday November 23rd, 2012 12:16:59 AM
OoC Question to DMJonathan: Can you make an attack with the flame in the same round in which you first cast Produce Flame? I was thinking no. But I just want to make sure so as not to miss the opportunity.
DM Answ: Per the spell description Produce Flame School evocation [fire]; Level druid 1 Casting Time 1 standard action
...it looks like you can't cast the spell and attack with it in the same round as both actions are Standard actions.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Friday November 23rd, 2012 8:31:19 PM
OOC: dogs are very good at staying put for long periods of time and despite distractions. "Stubborn as a Mule" is a well known phrase for a good reason. :)
I'll give it to ya that your trainig for the mules will keep them put for a short period of time, but I'd say their attention span is rather short and food is always on the mind. Without a tether they would begin to wander. Besides, if something spooked them, you don't want them to bolt before you get a chance to try to calm them.
A "Speak with Animals" spell would be effective in the long run to tell them to stay put or run the risk of getting eaten.
If anyone has that spell, you can OOC: and state you used it. Otherwise I'll assume they are tethered with a range of 10' to wander around their tree.
Just missing Barratore's post.
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Friday November 23rd, 2012 10:27:38 PM
I did say in a post that Gerox hobbled them but I also have speak with animals as a gnomish ability so either way we should be covered.
DM Note: good. Thanks.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... d20+2=9 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=6 ; Friday November 23rd, 2012 11:21:39 PM Brom explodes in a barbarian rage and rushes down hill to meet the oncoming crabs. Swinging his new BAS wildly about, he manages to bring it down upon Crab 1 with such force that the shell splits with a loud Crack! and it slumps.
Its now lifeless claw that held Lemick slumps too but still grasps Lemick, although not quite as tight. (DM OOC: Lemick is still held but with a strength Check DC10 he can pry the claws open for a Move Action)
Harvest attempts to command the two mules to move towards Barratore for safety, but when they start to move she sees that someone (now who could have done that?) had tethered them without her knowledge. With no time to loose messing with the mules, she utters words that bring forth a ball of flame that fills her cupped palm but does not burn her.
Lemick desperately produces two copies of himself and in that time Brom comes barging down the hill and splits the crab's shell.
DM NOte: you no longer need to 'command' it to let go, so you can use your other Move to try to pry the claw loose, STR DC10. Then you can post for next round.
Gerox casts his Magic Missile spell at the crab still in the entangling vegetation watching the two missiles smack the hard shell appearing to do damage as the crab jerks (5hp). (DM OOC: Partial Cover negated by Magic Missile spell)
DM Note: I redirected your spell as #1 is dead, thanks to Brom. :}
Peza: laying prone cuts off your Line of Sight as they are 10 and 15 feet downhill. However #1 is dead. She can Stand (Move) and Hold Action until #2 moves closer or Move towards Harvest.
DM Note: remember, you are on a rather flat top of a hill 15 high, so unless you at or near the edge of hilltop those on the slope are either out of Line of Sight or possible with Partial Cover.
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Crab #2 finds itself still in the area of effect of the Entangle spell and tries to evade the Wild Shrubbery: Ref DC15 Giant Crab 2: 9
The Crab fails to avoid the grasping grasses and branches, getting entangled again. It strains against the forces that hold it... Move #1: STR vs DC15 = 6; Move #2: STR vs DC15 = 6.
...but finds itself unable to break loose.
DM OOC: Those at the edge of the hill need to roll Perception checks this coming round.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Friday November 23rd, 2012 11:29:07 PM
Ooops, the map: Crab Fight end round 2
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Saturday November 24th, 2012 11:13:40 AM
OoC to DMJonathan: Didn't Gerox say Hobbled? Not Tethered? From what I know of animal husbandry, hobbling does allow movement, albeit slow movement. Can we get a ruling on Hobbled vs Tethered. This will affect Harvest Moon's next actions.
DM: there certainly is a difference. hobbled it is. :)
It is good to see them obey. Especially when it is their lives that matter. With Eeoh and Sister Sarah moving off, slow as their hobbled legs can take them, in the direction commanded, Harvest Moon turns her attention to the attack of the Great Crabs.
Harvest Moon draws back her arm and hurls the ball of fire at the lone living crab that struggles within the grasping plants. It is not a very good through. But it does not need to be. All it needs is to touch the Great Crab in order to burn it with its fires.
"Gerox Shale," she says as she then gazes out over the night landscape with her elf-born eyes, "can you make the four balls of light? The humans may need them in order to see." She herself wills the magic bag to prepare her Ioun Torch. And, when she reaches for it, the stone comes right to her hand.
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Perception 23 Attack Touch Crab2 AC10, Damage 5hp Fire Move Equivalent Action: Take out Ioun Torch.
Position O14 (0ft Move)
Active Effects: Entangle 3min (Ref DC15), Produce Flame 2/3
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 33/37, ac 20/12/18 d20+1=4 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=8 ; Sunday November 25th, 2012 5:46:36 PM
Lemick is happy he will not be crushed by the crab and begin freeing himself. However, with the uneven ground and the extra weight the claw pulls him off balance and he is unable to break free. (last round str: 4) (this round two attempts/2 move actions: 3 and 8). Lemick remains held fast by the dead crab claw despite his multiple copies trying the same thing.
OOC: wow, three d20+1 rolls under 10. Sure glad I'm not in real combat.
1st level spell Command Comprehend Languages True Strike
Abilities Copy Cat (1 used/7 avail) Bit of Luck (0 / 7) Channel Positive Energy: (0/7)
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 12 (T 12, FF 10, Raged 10), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+10=21 ; 2d6+17=23 ; Sunday November 25th, 2012 7:29:18 PM
Brom moves to engage the second crab. He moves around Lemick to T16 (also avoiding the entangling plant life. His BAS moves again against the crab.
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 d20+7=21 ; Sunday November 25th, 2012 8:24:30 PM
Gerox hears Harvest and summons his gnomish heritage yet again bringing up 4 lanterns of light to help he friends see better. The lanterns of light are at w-11, u-11, w-9 and u-9. Then Gerox will scan the area as best as he can looking for more foes who might be trying to sneak up. (perception roll of 21) If he sees anything he will point it out to his companions.
Peza d20+7=20 ; Sunday November 25th, 2012 9:50:27 PM
Unable to see the approaching crabs from her prone position , Peza rises to her feet and catches Brom crack its shell .... under the lights from the fiery gnome
" well it will be crab for lunch tomorrow "
The raven haired girl spins about slowly .... [perception check d20+7=20] her hazel eyes surveying their campsites perimeter for other signs of movement
Shawn test d100=96 ; d100=35 ; d20=2 ; d100=50 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 3:02:02 PM
Test
co-DM SteveK: Shawn, excellent! Hey JonT!!! You can have Shawn's character come in at any time now. I liked your idea! :-)
Co-DM JonathanT: ok, stay tunned Shawn.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 15, CMD: 22; HP: 43/43Character Sheet d20+3=8 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 9:08:20 PM
Barratore moves forward [R12] skirting the fire and if the Crab is still moving, he will take a shot. Missing by a good margin [Hit AC 8] Looks like Brom gets to claim this couple of kills, but the minotaur grins as he knows he'll still get to help eat them
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... d20+9=12 ; d20+9=22 ; d6+6=7 ; d20+9=27 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 11:02:11 PM DM NOTE: You guys are gonna get a new member joining the group. I'll have Shawn bring in his PC soon.
Shawn, keep lurking and when I give the the All Powerful Word, join in and introduce yourself.
Back to the fight...
Harvest is relieved that the two mules are only hobbled and not tethered. Their slow move towards Barratore can now free her to concentrate on the giant crabs. With her magic ball of flame in her hand, she throws it at the struggling crab but her aim is off! She did not compensate for throwing downhill and the ball of flame sails over the crab and hits the tangling vegetation right behind the crab.
Touch AC to beat is 11. :(
She reaches into her pack with her free hand and pulls out her Ioun Torch while asking Gerox to get his Dancing Lights spell going.
Lemick stuggles with the dead crab claw. Having died with his claw clamped shut locked the claw in place around Lemick. Although there is no more pressure, he has very little angle to pry the claws open and free himself.
Brom ignores the stuggling cleric and dashes towards the second crab, bringing his BAS down in a mighty blow. The barbarian has become an expert in cracking crab shells as the crab slumps in the entangling mass of writhing vegetation.
Gerox puts forth four glowing lanterns to help light up the night. (DM OOC: they look like bonfires at your designated co-ordinates)
Peza stands so she can get a view down the hill and with the two crabs dead, looks around for more. And there is! Gerox's spell brought light to another incoming crab! And it is HUGE! Twice the size of the others! (OOC: first Seen At W(6,7);X(6,7))
DM Note: with your readied crossbow, you can shoot. Post that first, then your next round move.
Barratore moves to the edge of the knoll to help fith the crabs and finds that Brom has taken all the glory there, but Gerox's new light reveals a new crab heading right towards him! He fires his arrow at it but it just bounces off the hard shell!
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The two dead giant crabs lay in a heap, just waiting for that butcher knife, but a third giant crab has come into view, called by the clicking noises of the other two and the sounds of battle. It is larger than the other two and twice as menacing.
A big meated thing with horns just moved into its view and it makes a dash up the hill, its six crab legs easily carrying it over bush and grass and meets Barratore head on!
Two massive claws strike out at the minotaur: claw1 hit AC12 Claw2 hit AC22, damage = 7, plus Grab CMB 27 vs CMD 22. Barratore finds himself in the same predicament as Lemick, just one size crab larger!
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 2d4+2=8 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 11:25:33 PM
Gerox again summons his magic missiles which lash into the crab cracking its shell. "Let Barratore go!" Gerox yells. " I need him to cross rivers!"
Did 8 points of damage with the missiles
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Tuesday November 27th, 2012 6:47:47 AM
OoC Question: Entangled condition gives a -4 Penalty to Dex. Is Crab2 still Touch AC11 after that?
DM OOC: good point, checking their stats, Entangle certainly would lower the Touch AC. So it takes some fire damage then gets cracked.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 15, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+7=27 ; d20+7=8 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+5=18 ; d8+12=19 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 8:08:44 AM
Attack of Opportunity: Barratore's eyes widen as the huge crab closes, but there is also a grin on his face. Brom would not be getting them all this night. As the thin closes, Barratore ducks and swings his horns into it. [Hit AC 27 crit 8 Dmg 13]
The crab grabs him and the strength is impressive, but not overwhelming as the claw squeezes. First Barratore tries the direct route, pounding the crustatean. Barratore roars and slams his head and horns into the thing. [PA with Furious Focus Hit AC 18 Dmg 19]
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+4=24 ; d20+4=6 ; d6+3=9 ; d20+13=32 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 8:57:48 AM
It is almost unimaginable, the size of the crab that appears. It is understandable now, that a wall of the type between the Animal Poles would be built in order to protect against such things. She had heard of crabs, however, that climb into trees in order to eat of the large round nuts that grow in the heights. But, even so, it would be difficult for a crab, or so surmises Harvest Moon, to climb one of the Animal Poles in the manner that she did earlier today.
Harvest Moon hurls another ball of fire, this one aimed at the Giant Crab. It is a throw that benefits from good fortune as much as from good aim. The ball of fire strikes true and well on the heels of the silver magic of Gerox Shale and the mighty horns of Barratore Steelwind.
"Go," she urges the mules one more time, shooing them up the hill. While following after them she turns her attention to the sights and sounds of the surroundings, seeking out other threats. She feels the keenness of her own senses that hear even over the din of battle.
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
OoC: BTW, Entangle is a 40 *radius* spread. Not *diameter*. That means 80ft across not 40 as you have on the map.
DM OOC: oops, my bad. I'll fix it.
Peza d20+10=20 ; d8+1=3 ; d8=4 ; d20+7=18 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 7:30:01 PM
Keeping her eye on the approaching giant crab as it grabs Barratore ...
" hehe ... poor crab is going to choke on barratore if he doesnt crack it shell first "
Raising her crossbow shetakes careful aim at the new intruder ... snapping a shot at it
d20+10=20 damage d8+1=3 vital strike damage d8=4 total damage 7
Feeling the combind strikes on the crab will prevail ... Peza keeps her hazel eyes sweeping their perimeter
Welcome Shawn !!! glad to have you aboard
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 12 (T 12, FF 10, Raged 10), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+10=26 ; 2d6+17=26 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 10:42:13 PM
If the crab still lives, Brom will move to T11 and bring his BAS to bear. If it is dead, Brom will aid Lemick in getting out of the crab's dead claw.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Tuesday November 27th, 2012 11:16:53 PM Barratore grins as the large, very large crab heads towards him. He jabs a horn into a spot between the upper and lower shell and feels the horn penetrate.
However he also gets nabbed!
Barratore retaliates by 'horning' it again. He barely manages to do so but the crab does flinch.
Gerox summons some arcane energy and sends it towads the large crab. The magic missiles leave burnt marks on the shell.
Harvest sends another little ball of fire at the giant crab then moves towards the mules to keep them moving, and positions herself between them and the giant crab (P10).
Brom rushes past the struggling Lemick, again, and tries to take the glory away from Barratore. His swing once again smashes crab shell.
Three dead crabs in such short order leave the group panting, well, maybe not 'panting', but weary of more crawling things in the night. Big crawly things.
The mules are calmed down in short time, the writhing vegetation finally dissipates, and stars continue to twinkle as if nothing had happened.
Everyone has dreams of crab meat for breakfast but it is one thing to kill a crab, another to 'skin' it.
OOC: give me a Survival check to see how much you can salvage. I'll extrapulate from your roll.
With the new day dawning, there is a lot to do. Did Scully arrive yet? Do they know where the WLAers are? What about the magical fence? Is Captain Theringer going to aprove a delay in returning to Rum in order to explore what may lay beyond?
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+9=27 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 8:49:26 AM
With the crabs dead, Brom comes down from his rage. Now he moves over to Lemick and using his BAS hacks off the claw, at the wrist, that holds the priest.
"So, anyone know how we're gonna cook these things?" He says. "Don't have a pot big enough. Roasted maybe?"
Survival DC27
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+14=28 ; d20+12=22 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 9:25:27 AM
"Yip! Hooyah!" Harvest Moon gives a small leap and dances between Eeoh and Sister Sarah before rushing down the hill to more closely examine the Great Crabs. With a wave of her hand she dismisses the magic that compels the brush and grasses to seize upon any who enter their demesne.
With a leap, then, and quick scramble, Harvest Moon makes the summit of the largest crab. From that height she stands tall and looks out over the dark landscape with triumphant hands on hips. But then notices that even upon the back of the Great Crab she is no taller than the shoulder of Barratore Steelwind.
It is time to pursue more serious matters. Harvest Moon hops down from the back of the Great Crab and begins an investigation. The size of each claw is often a way in which one may distinguish different types of crabs. So too, is the color and shape of the shell. Harvest Moon enlists the aid of the stronger League Adventurers to turn each crab over so that she might determine the sex.
"Crabs must shed their shells in order to grow," says Harvest Moon as she goes about her study. "If these crabs grow to this size naturally, then they must be very very old. It is ... unusual. I think that these must be other creations of the Beastlords. If that is true ... " Harvest Moon looks up and scans the terrain as though assessing the fit of her hypothesis. "If that is true, then I think that it is very likely that they have eaten almost all of the game in this area. Or, perhaps there are many other more dangerous or hardy creations of the Beastlords that live about here. Some of these may eat the Great Crabs."
"I have heard that the meat of crabs can be smoked in the same manner as fish. Or it can be preserved in briny waters. But the taste is best when fresh. Once smoked or preserved the flavor is never again the same." With the crab upon its back, Harvest Moon goes about the task of detaching the legs from the main body and then removing the underside, the apron, from the upper shell. As she works, Harvest Moon contemplates the land that such crabs as these might live in. How dangerous must such a place be? What would such a place mean to the League Adventurers? What threats would such a place offer?
"Some crabs have meat within their body as well as within their legs and claws," adds Harvest Moon as she thinks and works. "We shall see which this is. We can scoop the insides from the body shell and place it over the fire. Once filled with water, we can use the shell in which to boil the legs for eating."
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Knowledge Nature 23 (w/Guidance. To determine what other sorts of creatures might live in an ecosystem with crabs this big.) Survival 28 (w/Guidance)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Wednesday November 28th, 2012 11:20:37 AM
DM OOC: Well, wha'dyaknow! You CAN tell the male and female crabs apart. And it's not that hard. You just look at the bottom shell and etc. You can Google it easily enough.
DM IC: It takes several hours of your sleep time (if working together), or all the rest of the night if only one is cleaning the crabs (if Harvest does it, she'll be getting fatigued if she goes the day without rest) but you get enough meat off of them to cook and eat for one day. (DM OOC: this seesm like so little but A: to get more means staying put while smoking it for a day, B: there are six of you chowing down, one is a large minotaur and another is probably a ravenous barbarian... food goes fast. Also, since at least half the total diameter of the body is legs, and not much meat on legs, there's not as much good meat as one would think.)
The two smaller crabs are of the same kind, the larger one is of a different kind. Whether their size is magically augumented or natural there's no way to tell. From Harvests knowledge, crabs will keep growing until they die of old age or eaten. What kind of predators are out in the ocean and what means for the crabs to hide from them is an unknown but have a big effect on how big they can grow. Once past a certain size, not many predators will bother with them.
Reefs and underwater caves harbor and protect zillions of fish and crustaceans. So, they could have gotten this big because there aren't any big predators, or because there are plenty of hidey-holes for them to hide in until they get big enough to make it not worth the predator's time, and limb.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Wednesday November 28th, 2012 3:45:59 PM
OoC: Yup. Harvest Moon does her homework before posting. ^_^
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 15, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet Wednesday November 28th, 2012 6:16:28 PM
Love it Al
Barratore frowns as Brom skewers the crab. "That was mine". He bears his teeth and chuckles deeply for a moment. Disengaging himself Barratore does whatever is asked of him in getting the crabs ready. Harvest's knowledge is impressive, though the Minotaur is completely in the dark as to the reason she wants to mnow what sex the crabs are. Nonetheless, he helps flipping one
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 33/37, ac 20/12/18 Wednesday November 28th, 2012 6:33:22 PM
Lemick is relieved to not become snapped in half by dead pinchers. Still he helps gut the crab pondering the luck of the crab being killed seconds before he was snapped in two. He ponders in silence as some fun is had regarding the crabs gender -- something Lemick had never really considered having grown up inland.
Once a good portion has been done, and having been on watch, Lemick turns in for the night. An awakens having made a prominent decision about his life.
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Wednesday November 28th, 2012 9:36:58 PM
Gerox sends his dancing lights all the way around the camp looking for any more possible crabs who might be sneaking up. Once he feels they are safe, he to will pitch in scooping out crab flesh and help to cook it. "Pull out the back fin, on small crabs that is the most tender piece and typically a nice hunk of meat. I think we should roast it quickly so it doesn't get tough."
Peza d20+7=13 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 9:37:15 PM
Peza helps with cleaning the crabs for dinner .... eating her fair share .....after that she contacts Captain Theringer ..... informing him of their recent discoveries ..... [the fence , crabs and no sign of Scully's ship]
Taking her tour on watch ... in which she takes ahigh perch in a nearby tree [perception check d20+7=13]
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Wednesday November 28th, 2012 10:32:40 PM
Everyone pitches in to help get the good meat out of the crab shells and immediately starts cooking it. Enough wood is found to keep the cooking fire goin and it needs to be bigger than the usual for all the meat.
No more crabs are seen and the rest of the night goes by uneventfully. Good thing too, as Peza has a hard time keeping watch through the cooking smoke. :)
Dawn breaks and the group hopes to enjoy a breakfast of crab meat. Peza takes the opportunity to contact Captain Theringer. She gets the impression she caught him trying to swallow some breakfast himself.
"WELL! What happened! Is everyone all right?" he blurts.
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) Thursday November 29th, 2012 7:35:41 AM
"Sorry, but you can't think I would stop when comrades are still in danger...even the big furry ones." He says to Barratore with a smile then a laugh. "Come friend let's help Harvest and then eat like kings."
After cooking and feasting, Brom goes to Peza with some suggestions regarding contacting the Captain. "Peza, I see the Captain was eating. I think it would be wiser in the future to not contact him first thing in the morning, lest you might get a much bigger surprise, if you know my meaning." He says to her with a wide devilish grin.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Thursday November 29th, 2012 12:39:22 PM
The meat of crabs is very delicious. Had this been a time a year or two ago, she might have gorged herself to a groaning discomfort. One's next meal, at that time, had been uncertain. Now, however, amidst that startling plenty of the League Adventurer life, Harvest Moon consumes little more than a judicious meal before bed.
The first fine rays of the morning sun come soon enough, sparking over the great waters of the sea as it rises in the east. Time for chores and supplications. Afterwards, Harvest Moon stands quietly by as Peza speaks into the Telestone. In one hand she holds a long piece of white crab meat upon which she gnaws and munches. It is notable to Harvest Moon that Captain Sal Theringer's first concern is not for an exploration report as has been true in the past. This is good.
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Peza Thursday November 29th, 2012 8:36:22 PM
During the morning .... Peza contacts Captain Theringer via the telestone .....
" we're all fine Captain .... we had an encounter with some oversized crabs .... they we're taller then Gerox ... but we dispatched them made for a fine dinner " grins the ranger " we also discovered a magical fence ... not sure if it was built to keep something in or out .... maybe both .... i'm hoping Harvest can copy some of the drawings in her book ... "
" Now we just waiting to meet up with Scully and his crew ... and idea when he will be here at the beacch area ?? ... we'll start a signal fire soon if needed "
Afterwards Peza shares a laugh with Brom ... " hehehe yeah catching him in the outhouse or something else a little embarrsing .... could be fun " as she returns his devilish grin ;-)
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Thursday November 29th, 2012 10:48:45 PM
Gerox sleeps in missing the conversation with the Captain. He finally awakens as the others stir around the camp. He groans and tries to cover his head with a blanket but the light and noise seem to filter in. After several more minutes of catnaping and snoozing, he finally is driven from his warm blankets by a call of nature. Grumbling he gets up and stumbles to the latrine area to take care of his business.
He moves over to the breakfast pot and helps himself to a hearty crab breakfast and squats on his haunches as he watches the others bustling around camp and being industrious. "We need to get back to Rum. I am ready for a bath and a real bed. I bet the town has really grown since we have left and I am anxious to see how our street friends are doing. Where is Scully?"
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Get out your flipflops, sun tan lotion, and beach towels... crab cooking pot... Thursday November 29th, 2012 10:58:58 PM
Captain Theringer appears relieved that things are all right. "When you cut me off yesterday, you left me... us, believing something worse had happened! he remarks with a hint of chiding. "Now what's this about a mgical fence? Can you describe your location? Give as much detail as possible as I'll have to pass this on to Sculley and from what you describe, have him figure out if he's still to reach your spot or if he's passed it."
He listens carfully at Peza's description of the area and they can hear him mumbling it back to someone else. When Peza is done he continues.
"Well done. I'll pass this on to Sculley. He should remember an obelisk like that if he's come across it yet. Now, about this magical fence. The description of those obelisks does not fit anthing we know of the Beastlords, but they seem to have a common theme, similar to that pyramid. It would be advantageous to see what lies beyond. It could be the source of those flying beasts that attacked us. See what you can find out about what lies beyond.
"Now for some other important business. I've been concerned about your numbers. I've been working with the other WLA groups here attached to the Fixers and since things have been going so well, one of the groups has offered to release one of their group to come and join you. I've talked to the Catacombs representative that paid you a visit several weeks ago. He's offered to teleport to you and bring the new guy, for a fee, of course. Babbit should show up soon after we are done here. Show your new companion the hospitality and friendship the WLA is known for." This was said in Captain Theringer's usual tone that indicated the addition to their group was not an option.
The Captain pauses for a moment for any further comments from Peza, answers any further questions, then winks out.
Fifteen minutes later Babbit Emberson pops into existence at the foot of the knoll and looks around, not sure he's gotten the right spot, then notices the group. He waves a cheery wave.
Your group notices he has someone with him.
DM OOC: Shawn, this is your cue. Introduce youself, In Character, and go with the flow.
As the newcomer goes to join the WLA'ers atop the hillock, Babbit Emberson vanishes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 15, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet Thursday November 29th, 2012 11:18:26 PM
Barratore agrees readily enough with Brom, especially on the feasting part. No reason in his opinion to save any for another day. One thing the island has is plenty of food. Barratore listens to the exchange with the Captain with interest, nothing to add, but liking to get information first hand. With the arrival of Babbit and someone else, Barratore moves up the hill towards the pair with a wave.
"I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan. Welcome to our beach." his voice is a deep bass with little in terms of fluctuations.
Barratore is a large powerfully built minotaur just over 9 feet tall, with a large barrel chest, powerful arms and thick legs. He appears designed for one task, combat. A large bastard sword hangs at his side and a composite longbow on his back. His eyes are large black orbs, with a black diamond mark between them that stretches from the top of his head to his snout. His fur is a reddish brown with streaks of black as well. Barratore dresses in well kept Breastplate armor with an oil skinned leather cloak, a brown waist coat that comes to about mid thigh with pockets, a belt pouch and pack
Edson Kazil d20+9=11 ; d20+5=16 ; Friday November 30th, 2012 4:34:02 AM
Edson walks alongside Babbit, throwing a wave back to Barratore. The short, skinny elf walks down the hill, his pointed ears popping through his wheat colored hair. His clean shaving face showcasing a gigantic, toothy smile. His cloak hangs loosely on his shoulders. On his back, a quiver houses his arrows, and on his hip a long sword. In his hand he carries his longbow, no arrow knocked. His leather armor shows some wear and tear, and signs of previous exploits. His right hand, is exposed to the group, palm facing them to show he isn't a threat. As he gets to the group, he slings his bow over his shoulder, and dips into a low bow. " My name is Edson Kazil," he says " and from what I hear I am hear to save you guys." His big smile shows, he doesn't even believe the lie he just told. THe eyes his new group, seeing if anything can be told by their actions and words(Perception 11 :( sense motive 16)
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=28 ; d20+13=26 ; Friday November 30th, 2012 8:44:18 AM
Harvest Moon waves to the dwarf, Babbit Emberson of the magical Catacombs tent. Then, after the dwarf has left, from her place near the campfire at the top of the knoll, she observes the one that he has left behind.
He is an elf, this newcomer. He is a full blooded elf. Not half, as is she. This is very interesting. Aside from Torian Silverleaf, there have been few elves about. Curious, but wary by nature, Harvest Moon takes a circuitous path down the slope toward the elf. She approaches from the side, more, though, out of instinct than from caution. The exceedingly short half-elfish girl puffs a breath up at the single lock of long hair that drapes down over one eye, the single lock that arches over her brow from an otherwise shaved head. When it falls back - as it invariably will - to once again partially obscure her vision, she clears it with a hand, tucking it behind one ear. With the other hand she wields a large white piece of crab meat from she takes an absent-minded bite.
"I am Harvest Moon," adds Harvest Moon after Barratore Steelwind's introduction remembers her of the niceties expected here. Then, "Save us from what?" she asks, and the curiosity in her voice speaks to the innocence of her question. But the keen elf-slanted eyes of Harvest Moon then catch the expression of this elf, this Edson Kazil, and the nature of his words come to Harvest Moon. Before he can reply she adds, "Oh. You are jesting." She smiles, and her grin splits her broad half-elfish face. "Though there is great magic here, I think. So you will have many chances soon to save us from these things."
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Friday November 30th, 2012 3:04:44 PM
Gerox dust himself off and strides down to meet this new companion. He is the exact opposite of Barratore, a small gnome with dark green hair. His skin is the color of a ripe peach and his eyes are a deep violet. He looks more ready for lounging than combat but still seems to extrude a quiet confidence.
"My name is Gerox Shale." he says with a bow. "My job is to keep him on the straight and narrow and his is to carry me over streams." Gerox points at Barratore. I also upon occasion throw some fire, and other spell like abilities and he is handy at chopping things up! Welcome to our group. Can I ask what your role was with your last group? We will need to know how to fit you in to our tactics. I see you carry a bow. Are you some kind of archer? Hunter? Scout?"
Gerox remembers his manners and grabs a bowl of crab from last night and offers it to Edson. "Its very fresh and hard won which only makes it taste sweeter."
Peza Friday November 30th, 2012 8:47:18 PM
Storing the telestone safely ....
" looks like we will be staying a little bit more , Captain wants us to investigate the fence .... but i think we should keep this campsite as a base .. Scully should be able to spot the fencemarkers as they are unique ..."
Upon the arrival of their newest member and Babbitt .... the raven haired girl moves to greet them ...and laughs at his sense of humor .
" I'm Peza ... glad your joining us ...." as she extends her hand in greeting
Wwearing leather armor in shades of grey and black [urban camo] ....with a light crossbow slung over her shoulder ....bolts in a hip quiver on one side a falcata on the other ... her hazel eyes shine with laughter .. "Captain Theringer spoke well of you ...and he is a good judge of people .... so i'm sure you'll fit in nicely in our group .... Gerox is right we should talk a little bit of tactics .... this island is full of surprises and the beastlords are dangerous "
JonathanT (Co-DM) - someone new this way cometh... Friday November 30th, 2012 10:26:14 PM
DM OOC: if you guys don't mind, the Friday DM post will be on Saturday. I gotta be at work by 4am tomorrow, so its early to be tonight. :)
Keep up the chatter, though.
Edson Kazil d20+12=15 ; Saturday December 1st, 2012 12:40:46 AM
Edson reaches for the crab offered, shreds some off the chunk between his fingers and throws it It into the air and catches it in his mouth. He offers and nod and smile, "my compliments to the chef." He chews on another piece, and wipes his hands on his shirt. Taking the final piece of his crab in his right hand he says "It is a pleasure to meet you all, and I look forward to doing bussiness with you. As for my set of skills, I am the guy you send In to not be seen, the guy you use to find any little wicked things left behind to hurt you, and I am the guy who helps make things disappear." With that, the piece of crab gone from his hands. (Sleight of hand 15)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 15, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet Saturday December 1st, 2012 10:25:23 AM
Barratore glances down at Gerox, "And don't forget my other job, keeping you from becoming an epitaph." The last few months in the wild has helped Barratore get used to Gerox And even appreciate the gnome on some level. He turns his attention back to the elf and blazes if he already could not conjure the mans name. A rogue then. Barratore classifications were far narrower than many. Anro was a rogue, he was gone now and they needed one.
A thought suddenly hits him and he turns to Brom. "We never looked into tracking where the crabs came from." Barratore points to the beach "lets go see if we can"
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+9=16 ; d20+8=23 ; Saturday December 1st, 2012 8:44:50 PM
Brom greets the elf. "Welcome, Edson." He says. "Names Brom and I like ta fight. When it hit the fan, and it always does, keep behind us," he says gesturing to Barratore.
He looks at Barratore and then to the beach. "Sounds good. Was gettin' a little stiff there with lack of real exercise. Crabs just wet my appetite. Maybe we'll find even bigger ones. A real challenge. Harvest, you interested?"
Brom will go with Barratore to check out where the crabs came.
Survival DC16; Perception DC23
Rage: 3 rds used
JonathanT (Co-DM) - someone new this way cometh... Sunday December 2nd, 2012 12:56:21 AM
DM Note: Shawn, I'll try to remember to send you by e-mail the instructions on how to imbed the link to your PC sheet in your header, tomorrow.
IC: the newcomer introduces himself and the party reciprocates, even sharing some crab meat from the night before. While most of the group take care of the camp and prepare for the new day, Brom and Barratore head down to the beach, following the crab tracks until the tracks vanish into the surf.
Edson Kazil d20+9=27 ; Sunday December 2nd, 2012 12:30:41 PM
Edson tags along with Brom and Barratore. Part to be useful and scan the beach, and part to see how well the two perform. His father always told him knowledge was power, and knowing what his new friends could do, would make his job easier. Perception 27
OOC: Ok thanks, didn't want to ask and seem like a big newb
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=31 ; d20+13=21 ; Sunday December 2nd, 2012 8:20:26 PM
Harvest Moon tags along, curious to see what it is that Barratore Steelwind and Brom will find. Though, in truth, she suspects already where the trail will lead. Where, after all, would one expect a crab to come from? And once they enter the water the waves, and the waters themselves, obscure every trace of the passage of the Great Crabs.
"Perhaps it would be best if we begin our investiation of the lengths of the Magic Fence," Harvest Moon suggests. "Perhaps we will find the tracks of other crabs about the perimeter. Or, perhaps other creatures that the fence is intended to keep out." With those words, the half elven girl begins an investigation of the ground about the northeastern most post, carved with its animal totems.
"In which direction should we travel," she asks. "In the direction of a clock? Or counter to that direction?"
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
JonathanT (Co-DM) - someone new this way just got here... Monday December 3rd, 2012 1:10:02 AM
Around the immediate area of the fence nothing unusual is found. The area is sandy and with the wind blowing, any serious tracks that might have been there are gone. Perhaps further inland where the sand is more protected from the winds something might show up.
DM OOC: Remember that you can post multiple times when the PC's are chit-chatting.
DM IC: Harvest brings up that the group needs to pick a plan. What would happen if Sculley should arrive and they've not discovered anything?
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:29:12 AM
The small moue of a frown appears on the face of Harvest Moon. She should have noticed the wind. She should also have examined the ground of their camp site last night for tracks. Such mistakes are the difference between survival and death. So far, they have been fortunate in that these mistakes upon her part have not lead to tragedy.
"I think that Peza is correct. There is no need to light a signal fire for Scully Swiftblayde. I do not think he will miss the sight of the Animal Poles." Then, "We should go inland. Counter to the way of the clock. There the wind will not obscure the tracks. Also, we need not fear attack from the waters. If we go the opposite way, we will be trapped between the fence and the water."
With these words, Harvest Moon awaits the decision of the others as to which direction they should proceed.
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:46:01 AM
Gerox looks up at the tall statue and grumbles, "Why is it always tall things? I bet it is keeping in dinosaurs or something else nasty. Something that could snap me up in one bite. Well lets get this done before Scully arrives."
He walks over to the fence and looks at Barratore, "Wanna give me a boost big guy? Better yet you could just carry me on your back while you climb? Just don't throw me over please?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 15, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:09:27 AM
Barratore frowns a bit as the trail leads into the surf, " We'll that is disappointing. Looks like it is back to the nature walk."
Barratore heads up into camp, changing his armor to his breastplate and grabbing his pack. Ready for the day he heads down to magic fence and she Gerox mentions climbing or throwing he grins and nods to Brom "Brom's your man for throwing things. We circling or climbing in? Circling right, mules don't climb"
Harvest's comments about circling implies that she does not plan to go in , but Barratore is not big on Assumptions
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+6=19 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 12:16:58 PM
"Yes, that is right, Barratore Steelwind." Harvest Moon's answer is distracted. Her thoughts are elsewhere, and taken to that place by what Barratore Steelwind has just said about Eeoh and Sister Sarah. No. They cannot climb. And so the question. What are they to do in such a case in which they must leave the mules to themselves?
"I think that it would be best to first attempt to go around the fence. If we find nothing, we might then climb in. That is, I think, the most reasonably cautious manner. But ... " An idea then comes to Harvest Moon.
"You are right, Barratore Steelwind. Neither Eeoh nor Sister Sarah can climb, and so must be left behind should we enter the fence. At this time, we must release them to the wild. They are animals, and must, as with all animals, protect and forage for themselves at times. We must release them to be free so that they can do so to their best ability."
"The problem will be in attracting them to return."
At this, Harvest Moon smiles. "But I have an idea." From their limited stores of fresh foods, Harvest Moon selects a delicious fruit. Quietly, she prays for Guidance. Then, with fruit in hand, Harvest Moon calls to the mules using a distinctive whistle.
"If we go into the fence," she explains, as she offers one half of the fruit to Eeoh and the other to Sister Sarah, "we must necessarily release them to the wild. But, when we return, we can, at least, try to attract them to return with this whistle."
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Perception 31 (To Find Tracks) Survival 21 (To Follow Tracks) Handle Animal 19 (w/+1 for Guidance. Beginning to teach Eeoh and Sister Sarah a trick: To come when called.)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Monday December 3rd, 2012 3:23:16 PM
Gerox smiles at Harvest and says, "If you want, I can always just tell them to come when they hear the whistle and we will give them some of the tasty fruit. I can't promise they will remember but it is worth a shot. "
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) Monday December 3rd, 2012 7:23:04 PM
Brom is also disappointed that the trail leads to the surf.
He smiles an evil grin at Gerox. "Aye, I'll give ya toss over the fence." He turns to the others. "Climbing is all good, but I'd rather take the wall down. If we gotta leave fast, this thing will be a problem. I figure we could push one of these things over. Dig out the bottom and Barratore and I should be able to handle it."
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+9=25 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:53:36 PM
"Hmmm, seems our crabs where scared of you fishermen." Edson adds to the conversation. He stands to the back scanning both ends of the beach and then more inland. (Perception 25) He doesn't chime in any ideas, as he doesn't think it is his spot to say something. This group was around before him, and he'll eventually find his place.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence, under the fence, around the fence, which way do we go? Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:07:50 PM
Quick camp-cleanup takes place as half the group searches for clues along the beach. The theory is that animal tracks might indicate what the fence is trying to keep out? Following the fence along the beach is pointed out by Harvest that it might be unwise, also considering that any tracks would be in the sand and they've already concluded that sand is not a good record keeper of tracks.
On the other hand some are for going over the fence and exploring the inside. One is even for attempting to dig up a pole and seeing if it would bring the fence down.
Harvest comes up with an ingenius solution to what to do with the two mules if they do go over the fence and Gerox offers his help in that idea. Only way to know how well it will work is to try it, but it certainly is worth a try.
From their camp spot they notice several other obelisks along somewhat of a straight line inland, each pole staying within sight of the other.
So, by the time the heat of the day begins to be felt, the sun blazing down on the group, a momentous decision looms over the group, go over or go around. Will one take the lead and decide, or will there be a democratic decision? What tools do they have to dig with? How deep will they have to go? How much time do they have? What's for lunch?
Probably crab.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence, under the fence, around the fence, which way do we go? Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:12:29 PM
DM OOC: remember, the obelisks are of stone and 10' square at the base and 20' high. Not gonna be an easy task to 'dig' one out. But, the Easter Islanders got stone statues of similar size and shape several miles from the rock quarry to the coast, somehow, so hey, I'm game for you trying if you wanna.
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 33/37, ac 20/12/18 Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:40:39 PM
Lemick having spent most of the morning in meditation stands to stretch finding himself aware of the various discussions. "Let's go over. We could spend some time getting two large trees and lean them against the invisible fence. Lead the four-leggs up, and lower them down, similar to what rock climbers must do. The tree could then be knocked over to keep things out. We explore inward?"
He smells his hands and finds them smelling like crab, not a pleasant smell so early. Still, time is wasting. Lemick is ready to act on any plan proposed.
"Welcome, by the way. Lemick here."
Peza d20+7=18 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:56:09 PM
After learning the tracks go nowhere , the focus next is which choice ..... " Digging is too much work without knowing it will work .... but it could determine if the fence extends under the sand .... going over requires us to leave the mules ... so i think best choice would be to circle ... keeps us all together and its the simpler choice "
Peering down the beach [20+7=18 perception check]
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Monday December 3rd, 2012 11:06:28 PM
Gerox also votes for going around. "I like our mules. They have been handy to have and just leaving them in the wild doesn't seem right. I also don't think we should be digging up and disrupting the fences. I think that is a question for the Fixers. The fence could be there for a very important reason and disrupting it without knowing what it might be containing seems foolhardy. I suggest we circle around and hopefully see something. If we don't then maybe send a scouting group to climb the fence and do a recon while the others wait. If your not comfortable splitting the group, we can just wait for our pickup and come back by ship so we don't have animals to protect."
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence, under the fence, around the fence, which way do we go? Tuesday December 4th, 2012 12:57:27 AM
Digging into the sand along the line of the invisible magical fence shows that the magical effect still exists. Intuition would indicate that the effect probably extends the whole length of the obelisks, however deep they go into the ground.
Intuition would also indicate that cutting a tree down, one wide enough to get the animals safely up, would be quite a task. It is hard enough for a humanoid to ballance along a tree trunk, going up at a steep slope, picture a four-legged animal, with hooves, untrained in that 'art', with animal intelligence, doing it.
The tree would have to be (calculate the length of the hypotenus of the 'triangle') some 40 to 50' tall and it's girth quite wide. Needless to say, there's no such tree in the area that will work.
DM Note: so we don't spend any more valuable time on the Mule subject, assume that Harvest and Gerox's ideas will do the trick. When SteveK and I put this together, we had completely forgotten about the mules. I appologize for that inconvenience and I certainly don't want our oversight to hinder the fun to follow. As DM, I can promise not to send some ravenous monster after the helpless mules.
On the other hand, if two want to roleplay the mules, we can do some side adventures with them. :) Just kidding. It would be fun but I don't have the time. Sigh...
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Tuesday December 4th, 2012 6:31:54 AM
A frown of disapproval drops onto the face of Harvest Moon.
"I do not think that we should break the Magic Fence so easily. We do not know what it is that the fence protects. We do not know with certainty who owns this fence. If they are still here, they will be very sorely lacking in their fence if we break it. You can see that it is great magic. They may not be able to mend it again."
"No." Harvest Moon shakes her head. "We should not break the fence until we know more. Please come. Let us walk around first."
The soft nuzzle of the mules against her palms distracts, for a moment, Harvest Moon from this terrible and tragic idea that others of the League Adventurers are considering.
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Perception 31 (To Find Tracks) Survival 21 (To Follow Tracks) Handle Animal 19 (w/+1 for Guidance. Beginning to teach Eeoh and Sister Sarah a trick: To come when called.)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+3=17 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 9:29:07 AM
"Fences have gates, walls have gates. Let's go Brom" Barratore simply starts heading inland keeping the fence on one side as he moves to and past the next obelisk venturing further inland. Barratore draws his bow and puts an arrow into it. His attention for the most part is to the surrounding lands away from the fence. Whatever is on the inside will stay right there he figures.
[Perception 17]
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+9=13 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 10:47:27 AM
Edson watches as the discussion goes back and forth. We go over, We go Under, We go around, the mules go over. He smiles alot, because the discussion to him is comedy. He picks at his teeth to get some stuck crab out, wipes it on his pant leg. and says " It would be too much work for us to go over with the animals, and alot for us to go under. That leaves us with two options. We either walk around the perimiter looking for an opening or, we leave the animals here and climb the fence ourselves. Either one will work, and both have their good and bad points. Either way, I will follow." Perception 13
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 5:00:52 PM
Gerox says, "I guess that decides it. Hope we don't miss Scully." He picks up the campfire stone and stores some crab meat to munch on and follows along after the Barratore the Bridge.
Peza d20+7=15 ; d20+7=11 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 8:16:41 PM
"Around the fence we go then ....I'll take point " ....
Peza walks forward with her crossbow loaded .... ready to start their exploreation of the fence ... once the group is ready she leads them aloong the fence ...her eyes sweep ahead of her ....
perception check d20+7=15 survival check d20+7=11
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence, under the fence, around the fence, which way do we go? Tuesday December 4th, 2012 10:28:43 PM
The WLAers come to a consensus to follow the magical invisible wall inland. Some are concerned about Scully showing up while they are gone, but since they will be in contact with Captain Theringer and he with them, maybe it won't be a problem.
Following the invisible wall is not that hard. It is easily seen that each obelisk is in sight of another, even if the group has to travers down a valley and up a hill. The mules follow along, as usual, oblivious to much anything else except for what's green and edible.
Half a day goes by and not all that many miles due to the terrain, with trees and bush to plow through as well, when the group notices at one point an obelisk that appears inside the fence. That is, from the obelisk they are facing, they see the one they past by previously, one on ahead and then one some ways inside. From above it would look like a 'T' intersection upside-down.
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+9=10 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 8:48:18 AM
Edson walks with an arrow knocked, pointed down. He follows in line for the hike through the brush until they come to the odd obelisk.
" So I guess it's time to go over?" he asks. " I'd be up for going over and scouting."
Perception (10, Nat. 1)
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+7=18 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+12=24 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 9:14:28 AM
The pole inside the fence is curious. And yet, it is not so unusual for inner extensions to fences or walls to be created. So, it is not so curious after all. What is indeed curious is that miles and miles of these magic poles can even exist without sign of the peoples who created them. Even within the short span in which Harvest Moon has lived, it has come to her notice that the larger and more impressive a creation is, the more peoples are required to aid in the creation. There seems a connection between the two, mitigated only, perhaps ... by the power of the peoples who do the creation.
"Let me see what can be found from above," says Harvest Moon. And, for the second she climbs one of the poles. This time, however, prompted by misgivings caused by her previous thoughts, Harvest Moon endeavors to climb with stealth. Or, at least in such a way that she cannot be seen from within the fence. This is not so easy. Especially when she reaches her destination and stands upon the very top of the pole, balancing in the heights. She shades her eyes with one hand and gazes out across the landscape to see what she might see. How far do these poles continue? Can she see the other side of the fence?
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OoC Questions: How far has it typically been between poles? How far is it between the interior pole and the fence?
Climb 18 (DC was 10 for these poles, wasn't it?) Perception 22 (w/Guidance) Stealth 12 Acrobatics 24 (to balance on top of the pole)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+8=10 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 10:36:36 AM
"Fine, but I like my way better." Brom says.
After a slow go traveling with the mules along the fence, there is some talk of going over - now. "I'm all for a charge to a glorious battle, but if this is the front gates, you think there are guards. If we plan on going over, wouldn't the back be better. I'm sure our new elf friend can appreciate that."
Perception DC10
Peza d20+7=13 ; d20+7=11 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 7:24:19 PM
Eyeing the new obelisk .... Peza wonders at the puzzle of it ...... " I wonder if the Beastlords divided up their territory ... using these to keep their creations seperated ... like a animal preserve "
"I agree Brom .... where are the guards ... i would have to say there is none ... remember Eriko was just a shadow ... from a long long time ago .... and those spider things came from below ... most likely where the other surviving Beastlords have gone .... to hide from the wold ...... that is what we saw in the gem .... its eyes ... and questioning us ....."
"We'll no doubt run into a few loose beast creations but i don't think the island is swarming with them like in the past when they created in a frenzy .... at least thats what i think "
" But we can follow the new fence inland or climb over .... i say we head inland .... we keep the mules that way and all the supplies they carry "
perception check d20+7=13 survival check d20+7=11
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 7:40:11 PM
Gerox pipes in, "I think it is time to tether the mules or give them some instructions and go over the fence. We have been following it for awhile and who knows how long it goes. We need to see what is inside. I vote that it is time to climb it."
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 33/37, ac 20/12/18 d20+5=21 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 8:01:53 PM
Lemick agrees with Gerox. "Now based upon the shape, assuming four sections, perhaps each for a Beastloard as Harvest suggest, the section we just passed from the beach to hear is roughly how big?" He thinks for a bit, estimating in his head.
Estimating the geography size, curve seen of the far side of the fence and distance covered, Lemick attempts to determine how big of an area this one section covered. Knoweldge: Geography: 21
Based upon the outgoing geography, does that other portion look of similar size?
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+9=29 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+9=29 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 10:59:48 PM
Edson watches Harvest go up the obelisk, and her attempt at being silent. "Hey Harvest, wasn't I hire to be the stealthy, scouty type? Or would you like me to roundhouse the next enemy we see?" he asks, with a genuine smile on his face. He gets a foothold and decides to follow her up.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence, under the fence, around the fence, which way do we go? Thursday December 6th, 2012 12:24:44 AM
Of the trip along the magical fence, so far only animal tracks of the normal sort are noticed. Having travelled for half a day, it has not been in a straight, level, line, so the true distance is hard to figure. A good guess is at least 5 miles. The group notices that there is no specific measure of distance between obelisks. They are placed purely by Line-of-Sight. In some cases the distance is a few hundred feet, in others it is a few hundred yards.
Harvest takes the opportunity to climb the obelisk next to them. She finds it easily enought (DC10 is correct) and standing on the flat top (about a 3x3 foot flat square), she stands and looks out. The other obelisk is not all that far away, 100' yards, give or take some, and she sees a few more on past the first one.
She also notices that just as with the magical fence they are following, this 'inner' line has no trees within 20 yards of what she envisions the 'line' of the fence to be. She does see a pond, or what appears to be a body of water large enough to be called a pond, not large enough to be a lake, and what could be animal tracks at the muddy edge. This pond is in the section to her right.
(DM OOC: I picture you guys having travelled East to the coast, the fence being south of your position, so you traveled half a day back West. Harvest climbs the obelisk and faces South as she looks out. The obelisks inside this fence head due South while more continue West.)
All the while the group traveled, there was no sign that there was a break in the fence, or no special looking pair of obelisks to indicate a 'gate'. Although the obelisks themselves are not identical, as each one has different animal effigies or different animal effigy combinations.
Some look for some sort of guardian if such a 'gate' or entrance to the area were to exist other than climbing over. Having spent half a day of travel and this is the first indication of a separate section, Lemick wonders, and rightly so, how big a section is and how many. One just cannot tell yet without going inside.
All you've seen is one side and found a 'corner' marking off the end of one section and beginning of another. But that does not really give any idea of how far inland a wall goes or even if an area is square or irregular in shape. If you assume that an area is a 'square', then a calculated guess would mean each square, however many there are, is about a 5x5 mile area. But you know what happens when you assume stuff. :)
Only definite thing you know is that there is at least two areas and that there might be something alive in the second area.
Peza points out some important details of the Beastlords they've learned so far and her assessment of 'wandering' creatures in these walled areas may be on the spot from what Harvest just observed.
Some of the group are all for going over the fence and letting Gerox speak to Eeoh and Sister Sarah to not wander far from this spot. Brom suggests finding the 'back' side of the area. Of course, that could be several days away, or you could already be there, if there is such a thing.
Now comes the time to decide to either keep along the route you've followed so far or to take the risks of going over the fence and leaving the two mules to their natural instincts (and some suggestions from Gerox). If you go over the fence, which side do you choose, the left side that you've followed this far or the right side where Harvest saw a pond?
Climb DC is 10 with Aid Another allowed, if needed. Grappling hooks can be used if desired for a bonus of +5 to your Climb.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Thursday December 6th, 2012 9:28:14 AM
"I think that Peza is right," adds Harvest Moon to the discussion after climbing back down from the height of the Magic Pole. "We must have patience and continue to follow the fence on the outside. If the fence is the creation of the Beastlords and used to keep their creatures, then we should see some if we continue safely on the outside. If the fence is not the creation of the Beastlords, then it is respectful to remain on the outside."
"It is very convenient," she adds, "that the walls of this fence are invisible."
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet Thursday December 6th, 2012 9:34:24 AM
Barratore stands below as Harvest climbs up. He is still convinced that a gate on entry is somewhere on the perimeter of this fence. It is, however, he admits potentially quite far away. "Here is a good place to leave the mules. Foliage for shade and eating and at a location of the fence we can easily find again."
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+14=26 ; Thursday December 6th, 2012 11:34:31 AM
Edson, who already started climbing up notices Harvest coming back down. He drops the couple feat, landing gingerly. (Acrobatics 26) He waits for her to come down, and listens as she talks. when everyone says there piece he chimes in " Personally, I think we should go over now and scout on that side. The fence is invisible, so maybe the gate is invisible and doesn't have two of these obselisks to mark it. We could have walked right by it and not even noticed. Atleast if we go over now, we know we are inside the fence.
Peza Thursday December 6th, 2012 8:38:23 PM
"I'm sure there will be some type of markers , afterall the obelisks are markers themselves with mnay markers/symbols upn them.... the beastlords seem enamored with them .... each must have their own symbol or banner ... at least that is my thinking .... so any doorway or gateway most likely has similar markers ..."
"But alas skirting along the outside is just that .... i agree with our new friend Edson so i've changed my opinion ... we should go over ... to see whats hiding/lurking inside of the fence .... should get more answers that way "
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Thursday December 6th, 2012 9:09:19 PM
Gerox marches over to Barratore and holds up his arms, "Can I have a boost big fella? Climbing really isn't my strength. I am planning on getting a fly spell some day but still need more training. Can you hep a friend out?"
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 33/37, ac 20/12/18 Thursday December 6th, 2012 10:32:12 PM
Lemick listens as other offer their opinion. "I'm in favor of going in," he announces more determined than he anticipated. "We can travel into a section, and keep the far side of the totems in view. It might be good to follow the opposite edge of the area we just followed. It would give us a better idea of their shape and size."
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence, under the fence, around the fence, which way do we go? Thursday December 6th, 2012 11:11:53 PM
As the group ponders whether to go in or stay on the outside, 5 show more interest in going in and exploring inside and 1 voices a preference to continue outside for a little longer.
The group is very good at voicing their opinions and all they need now is to put it up for a vote and go with the choice. It is lunch time so maybe over lunch a decision will be made one way or the other.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Friday December 7th, 2012 9:57:55 AM
The face of Harvest Moon falls into a pout, and her eyes, now cast down, move from here to there as though chasing the solution of a moral dilemma. On the one hand, it would be possible to remain behind and care for Eeoh and Sister Sarah. Together, they could continue on to map the entire outside of the Magic Fence. It would be good to know the territory that it covers before entering. And she would worry for the safety of Eeoh and Sister Sarah. More than she than she would have thought. On the other hand, if Peza is going inside the fence, then so too should she. Should she not? It is not at all unlikely that there will be beasts within the fence. And should she then not be present to guard with Peza?
And atop all of this, there is the matter of invading someone else's territory.
"Perhaps ... " Harvest Moon begins at last. "Perhaps, should we meet the peoples of the Magic Fence ... we ... could apologize for climbing over. And we might explain our ... " Our what? What could excuse such a thing? What is the need to go within? They have not even explored the entire outside of this fence yet. There is not yet a need to enter aside from the impatience to explore.
"No." The mouth of Harvest Moon firms. "We should not go. We should continue to explore the outside first. Only after that should we consider entering. I ask you not to go," she pleads with the other League Adventurers. "Please do not go inside until we have first circled around the fence once."
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 Friday December 7th, 2012 11:46:44 AM
" Where I come from people don't have fences, but I was taught if someone has a fence they don't want you seeing what's on the other side. Us being explorers, I believe it is our duty to find what is on the other side. We know for sure, we're not gonna find what's on the other side, on this side." Edson says. " l am for going over the fence, one hundred percent." He says ad he reaches into his bag, pulling out a piece of jerky, offers to anyone who wants some, and takes a bite. " that's one for over, one for around. Letseave it up to a vote. If the group majority wants to go around, I'll follow. "
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Friday December 7th, 2012 1:27:56 PM
Harvest Moon considers the words of the elf. She will consider the words of all of her fellow League Adventurers. Unfortunately, something does not ring correctly.
"I'm sorry. That is not true, Edson Kazil. We do not know for sure that we will not find what is on the other side without entering the fence. We have only traveled for a few hours. The fence, by all appearances, is very large. And it is invisible. There is, I think, a good chance that we will see things within if we continue along the outside. I have already seen a pond to the southwest of here. If there are creatures, it is possible that they will water there. We might even see them if we set a watch from the top of the pole."
"There seem to me to be many chances to see what is within the fence without actually entering."
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
OoC: I started out this morning prepared to write a post in which Harvest Moon acquiesces to the group will and goes along. However, the further I got into the post, the more I came to the conclusion that Harvest, as a lawful character could not justify going over some as of yet unknown person's fence on the grounds of the current pretexts.
Unless someone can come up with some solid reasoning, I'm sort of stuck. And I'm really loathed to just go along with the group by making some weak compromise to principles. So far, I've found no overriding motivation to do an override on Harvest's basic motivations.
Just thought I should put this out in the open for the sake of moving things along faster. And, if you want to go ahead with out her, I'm good. She can have her own little adventure scouting the perimeter with the mules. I'm perfectly happy roleplaying that.
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) Friday December 7th, 2012 2:43:28 PM
"Ya know, it's possible that these guys are mages or priests. They wouldn't need gates. And wouldn't they just shut off a section of wall to get out. No gates needed again. But you wanna wander around, fine by me. We do have to meet our ride. So remember that when we find a front door."
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 46/46 (54/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+8=25 ; Friday December 7th, 2012 2:45:08 PM
Perception DC25
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet Friday December 7th, 2012 2:48:50 PM
Barratore reaches down to scoop up Gerox when the debate begins. He stops in mid stoop and straightens, though his shoulders sag a bit and his chin drops down to his chest. Sigh there was a reason he became a fighter and did not seek a position on the council as a student. One, it was far more exciting, but equally as important was it was just so much more straighforward. Locate enemy, defeat it. You didn't have to talk or debate antyhing. The bigger problem with what Harvest has said is that Barratore agrees with her. The title of explorer did not give them the right to kick in doors and climb walls, or in this case, scale a fence.
Barratore decides quickly as he is want to do, the quicker the decision is made the quick things can happen and hopefully those things will be exciting. "Harvest is right. We cannot simply go and do whatever we please without reason. We have no good reason to break in."
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Friday December 7th, 2012 5:02:22 PM
Gerox hangs limply in Barratore's arms, "Harvest I see your thinking here and I can understand it but let me ask you a few questions. It is very possible we circle this entire fence and not find a gate. Maybe the gate is invisible too? If we do find the gate, what happens if it is closed? We could knock and the owners could be long dead. Dead folks don't usually answer doors and if they do, we have even bigger issues.
We also know that this is most likely a Beastlord's establishment. I don't know if it a home, workplace or what. So far the Beastlords haven't proved to be very friendly. Scully has been attacked by them and Rum was assaulted and people were kidnapped. Do we want to knock on the doors of kidnappers? It might be better to be a bit sneaky now. Yes it is bending courtesy a bit and if we find friendly folks, we can make our apologies but wisdom suggests we want to use some care here. I am not suggesting we steal anything or only protect ourselves if we are attacked.
Also this compound is very large and we are charged by the Fixers and the Captain to explore it and come back with information. We also have a deadline. Scully could be waiting for us now? Are we putting his ship and our ride home in danger if it is just loitering around waiting for us? No I think we need to climb the fence and do a quick recon."
ooc how was that Al?
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 Friday December 7th, 2012 6:59:54 PM
"I understand your trepidation Harvest, but I do see one bit wrong with your logic. You didn't see the pond from outside, you had to climb the obselisk to see it. If we want to see what's inside, and do that by climbing random obselisks, we are going to waste a lot of time. Me being an elf, I have a lot of time to waste. So again I'll add that I'll follow the majority. Right now it seems two to two, with Brom seeming to go either way.
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 33/37, ac 20/12/18 Friday December 7th, 2012 9:25:33 PM
Not wanting to be in this position, Lemick finds himself as the tie-breaker if we decide to go with the majority. "I'm in favor of going in. We can certainly go inside, but keep the boundary within our sight should we need to exit in a hurry. In terms of meeting a friendly, which we can only hope for, we could say that we were seeking safety from the predators of the land -- such as the giant crabs -- as we cross the terrain."
OOC: A few thoughts. Has anyone actually climbed over and touched the ground on the other side? Or tossed something onto the other side?
Also, I want to make sure I have the correct picture in mind. We currently stand at an intersection of two fenced areas -- essentially we are at the intersection of >< where the left and right sides are encompassed in the fenced area?
If this is the picture, Lemick would like to suggest that silnce we walked along the outside of the both left >, that we now walk on the top, inside of the left >. Thus making a circle (square?) back towards the beach.
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