JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence, under the fence, around the fence, which way do we go? Friday December 7th, 2012 11:19:34 PM
The discussion continues over whether to continue following the magical fence in hopes of perhaps finding a gate of sorts or climb over the fence and explore the other side from their current possition. The possibility of being interlopers causes a moral dillema to some, even though Captain Theringer did give the WLAers the Go-ahead to cross the fence and explore.
Perception DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: { The scampering of several shadows across the ground where you stand brings your head up towards the sky and the sun directly overhead.}
Perception DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: { When you look up you see a flock of flying creatures crossing into the fenced area and heading towards what may be the center. They have the general appearance of those that had attacked Rum some months before!}
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+9=22 ; d20+9=26 ; Saturday December 8th, 2012 1:27:44 AM
Edson's eyes dart up at the creatures flying overhead. He smiles, pointing up towards them " I think they cast the vote that we enter." He reaches into his bag pulling out some silk rope. " For those of you that need it, this will help you climb up. I'll secure it somewhere up there." With that Edson begins the climb up the obselisk. (26)
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence, under the fence, around the fence, which way do we go? Saturday December 8th, 2012 6:50:59 PM
DM OOC: to clarify to the newbies, when you see two Perception Checks as above, it does not mean you make two rolls. You make one roll and if that number beats the lowest but not the highest check, you get to read only the lowest. But if it beats all the checks, you get to read all of them.
:}
Now, if two seperate Perception checks are needed, say, for two seperate conditions, then I'll let you know. Sometimes that does happen.
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 d20+7=21 ; Saturday December 8th, 2012 9:10:06 PM
Gerox sees the shadows cross the ground and his head darts up. He sees the flying creatures and recognizes them as the same creatures that attacked Rum. He points them out and says, "Look, those things attacked Rum! I think we are at the right place. Or the wrong place. Still I think we should climb the fence and do some stealthy scouting."
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 Sunday December 9th, 2012 11:11:56 AM
OOC: Understood, the second roll was for the climb check
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=29 ; d20+7=22 ; Sunday December 9th, 2012 8:33:51 PM
The face of Harvest Moon grows darker. She folds her arms across her chest, less convinced now than she had been before that they should cross to the other side of the fence.
And then the giant shadows flow across the ground. Harvest Moon looks up, and a split second before Gerox Shale calls out, she knows them for what they are. "It is the Wolf Eagles," she adds. Here now is a palpable reason. Here too is a palpable excuse. Should they encounter the owners of the Magic Fence, a true apology might be offered. They would understand the need to pursue a foe. "We must catch them," calls out Harvest Moon.
Even as she speaks those words, Harvest Moon is half way to the pole. "Oh." Harvest Moon runs back to the mules and begins undoing their packs. The gear upon Eeoh tumbles loose, and spills to the ground in an chaotic heap. "Go," she tells the others. Climb. I will follow. But we cannot leave Eeoh and Sister Sarah laden and helpless."
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Peza Monday December 10th, 2012 5:47:51 PM
The shadows flying above reveal their choice of direction " well guess we go over the fence "
As the mule supply packs drop in a chaotic heap Peza drags them to a nearby tree .... covering them with brush ... setting up a few small markers to help find them when they return ...
Then the raven haired girl heads for the obelisk and climbs over
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+2=15 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+2=10 ; Monday December 10th, 2012 8:09:53 PM
Barratore catches the shadows and looks up but does not see what created the shadows. He does, however believe the others and thus the reasoning behind going over for him does not need to be questioned. [Perception 15]
"We are in no hurry Harvest, won't be able to catch or keep up with them. Get the mules take care of."
Barratore hoists Gerox onto his back, "Hang on and if we fall try to put some space between us." Barratore starts up "I don't want to get gnome all over me. Hard to get out of the fur you know."
Barratore climbs up and over [climb 16, 25]
Upon arriving at the other side, he draws his bow and scans the skies for anything coming back at them [Perception 10]
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 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=14 ; Monday December 10th, 2012 8:53:34 PM
Perception DC25
Brom spots the flying things that attacked a few months back and he waists no time in deciding to start his way over. Climb DC 10 & 14
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 Monday December 10th, 2012 11:25:11 PM
When Edson gets to the top of the obselisk, he looks for a place to loop the rope, or even attach his grappling hook to help those that need if to climb up.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence we went, now where's that yellow brick road... Monday December 10th, 2012 11:59:40 PM
Most of the WLAers see the flying creatures and realize they are the same kind that had attacked Rum some months ago. Those that caught some sun in their eyes believe their friends and the mood changes from Maybe-Perhaps to go over the fence to By-Golly-Gee-Wizz-We're-Gonna-Go-Over.
Edson ties his rope around the top part of the obelisk and those that don't trust their own climbing skills use the rope to aid their ascent and descent.
Harvest and Peza unload the mules and with a word from Gerox to not wander far, set the two mules free and hide the packs in some brush.
All on the other side, Gerox all in one piece, they are ready for battle but after some 30 minutes of waiting, nothing comes. It is about 1 pm.
The terrain on this side is simmilar to the other section they just past (DM OOC: I'm assuming you entered the area where the pond was, right?) in that it is rolling hills with tall grasses and meduim sized trees spaced out here and there. The grasses come to just over Gerox's head. Although the tall grasses don't offer enough resistance to hamper movement, for small sized creatures movement is halved due the obscured vision they pose.
The pond is not far, several hundred yards at most. Although it can't bee seen due to the grasses, you've gotten a good bead on it's location as each one clambered over the fence.
The smell of grass is thick, small insects buz around, a few birds flit in the trees. Otherwise it is quiet.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=16 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=19 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 8:27:45 AM
After dropping down from the pole, Harvest Moon points the way. "The pond is that way. So too, did the Wolf Eagles also go in that direction."
It had been her error. Last night she should have scouted the territory around the camp. If she had done so, they might have had more warning of the Great Crabs. She will not again lapse in such a manner. As Harvest Moon moves across the grassy plain with the other League Adventurers, her attention is on the land. Things leave their mark as they pass. It is the rare creature that does not. The prints of feet in the soil. A parting of the grass. A worn trail. Their spoor. Even bits of hair. By such things, a creature might be found even before it is seen or heard.
It is to the seeking of these clues that Harvest Moon turns her efforts. To her weather ear for danger, she pays less heed. But the others will watch. Many eyes watch better than one. It is good to have friends.
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Perception 16 Survival 27
* Knowledge Checks to identify any traces of creatures found * -------------------------------------------------------------- Nature 26 (animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants) Arcana 22 (constructs, dragons, magical beasts) Dungeoneering 12 (aberrations, oozes) Religion 19 (undead)
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 d20+9=24 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 6:43:17 PM
Edson drops from the obselisk, leaving the rope attached to it. Hoping someone will remember to grab it. He heads in the direction of the pond, scanning what he can through the tall grass. His long bow is out, pointed down, and an arrow knocked. Waiting for something to jump out.
" Perhaps I should go ahead and take a look?" he asks to the group.
Perception 24
Peza d20+7=27 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 8:31:27 PM
Surveying the terrain while the others climb over ... [perception check d20+7=27 !!] Peza starst forward leading the group towards the pond ... " we should be able to find some signs of life near the pond ... creatures would use it as a watering hole ... " adds the girl in a low voice " we should try and be as quiet as possible ...."
With a glance at Edson and his bow at the ready she nods with approval ... " he's showing he's been in a few tussels before "
Wading through the high grass towards the pond.. " Gerox .... follow in Barratore's footsteps .... he'll clear a trail through the grasses"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+2=20 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 9:03:08 PM
Barratore walks a few dozen paces behind Peza, Harvest, Edson and whomever else has the need to lead the way. He leaves the rope right where it is. They can get it on the way back and there is always plenty of rope in a travelling group of the WLA. Eyes up an out, he moves with purpose and a bit of nimbleness belying his large frame. [Perception 20] What Barratore does not do is try and be stealthy, its an exercise in futility
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=21 ; d20+9=20 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 9:16:24 PM
Brom climbs down the other side of the barrier. He draws his bow and keeps his eyes out towards their surroundings. He keeps pace with the group and stays to the outside of the line a good 10-15ft.
Perception DC21, Survival DC20
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence we went, now where's that yellow brick road... Tuesday December 11th, 2012 10:28:40 PM
DM OOC: I've got an early work day tomorrow so I'm gonna go ahead and post. Lemick and Gerox can backpost, then present-post.
IC: The WLAers form a marching order and make a bee-line to the pond. Not more than a dozen feet into the tall grasses and loud buzzing-whriling-whizzing noises errupt all around them!
Will DC12 or be Startled for 1 round.
Perception 1: Highlight to display spoiler: { Grasshoppers, half a foot long or more, by the dozens suddenly errupt from the grasses as you start plowing through. Their wings making the noises as they scatter in all directions. They glide more than fly and land a dozen yards away.}
Ten minutes or so and the group reaches the pond. You can tell that it hasn't rained in a week or so because the pond level is down a bit exposing several feet of muddy bank. In one area of the bank are prints that exit the grasses to the water edge then go back in.
Brom recognizes the prints as being Canine. Their size, though, indicate they are much larger than your average dog. The prints are dry so it's been a couple days at least since they've been here.
DM OOC: These tracks are plainly visible, but I'll need a Survival (Tracking) check DC15 to find them and stay with them in the grass. Go ahead and give me at least three. Those trained in Survival can add Aid Another or give three checks of their own. If using Aid Another, specify who you are Aiding.
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 d20+7=22 ; d20=14 ; d20=5 ; d20=13 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 11:28:17 PM
(OOC First post...sorry I totally missed your post somehow.)Gerox sputters along as weeds whip him in the face. He calls out to Barratore, "Hey buddy, how about a lift? I am just going to slow down the group this way. I promise to hop off if we get into any combat. Believe me, I don't want to be attached to the biggest fellow around. They attract to much attention.
(ooc Second post)
Gerox jumps back arms raised when he hears the buzzing. He readies a spell but holds it when he sees the large insects. After he is shown the prints, he can't find them on his own or track them at all he comments, "This isn't good. Larger than normal insects, bigger than normal wolf prints, I think everything is larger here. That might prove to be a problem."
ooc Hey folks, as things get more complicated it might be time to nominate a leader. We spent three real time days debating if we should go over a fence. Might speed those kinds of decisions up and help us fight better as a unit which has always been an issue with us. Any thoughts?
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 ; d20+9=14 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 9:05:54 AM
"Giant wolves...not a welcome sight." He says kneeling down over a set of tracks. He puts his bow away on favor of his sword. "Barratore, I think we should flank the group with archers and Gerox in the middle. Harvest and one other out front keeping us moving straight."
Perception DC16, Survival DC14.
OOC: If you to nominate a spokesman for npcs I have no problem. We haven't used a leader in 10 years of playing together. People just need to know their job in combat and we'll be fine.
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+1=3 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 3:03:29 PM
Edson walks into the grass with the rest of the group, but once the grasshoppers jump he gets startled and does nothing but stare at them.
Lemick 4-Leaf Sted/Anthony hp 33/37, ac 20/12/18 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 4:31:44 PM
OOC: Busy week. Sorry.
Seeing the birds again isn't exactly comforting, but definitely more exciting that walking next to invisible fence all day -- then again the boredom could just be making us see things that aren't really there. Still, a decision was made to enter the fenced area -- not the area he had intended -- but a decision and hence movement.
Lemick watches the oversized grasshoppoers and worries about the size of the things that eat bugs that big. Still, resources being as they are, and the hunt for birds on -- Lemick attempts to catch one of these grasshoppers to be used in a future plan -- can he put a live 1-3 in an empty sack?
Course the foot prints indicating larger than normal dogs isn't comforting.
OOC: Got mixed thoughts on the Leader idea. Played one game similar to this, and after some time, we functioned well. Played another (much older game) that seemed to have a leader-type player that we followed. It seemed to be everyone gave their view, and then the leader went with the majority.
Peza d20+7=19 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 8:28:51 PM
"everyting on the island is either bigger or a twisted creation .... not sure if all the work is by the Beastlords or natural evolution to keep pace with the experiments of the Beastlords .... but i'm not looking forward to fighting bigger and bigger beasts "
Once at the pond ... Peza studies the tracks .... [survival check d20+7=19 !!] trying to determine direction ..... wondering if it goes in similar direction of the flying creatures
"Good idea Brom .... keep the shooters in support of you frontline slashers .... i'll take point with Harvest.. and try to keep tracking the big dog "
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Over the fence we went, now where's that yellow brick road... Wednesday December 12th, 2012 8:39:54 PM
DM OOC: on the leader - what I've experienced with you guys in combat, you guys do very well and I've seen no need for a combat leader. However when it comes to Fork-in-the-road moments, you guys are almost too democratic. Lots of ideas and opinions but no one with the authority to make the final decison.
The DMs are here to help but can't make those decisions for you. At least we are not supposed to. :)
JonathanT (Co-DM) - No Yellow Brick Road, but then that would be too easy? Wednesday December 12th, 2012 8:50:09 PM
Post Part 1:
DM OOC: Just a quck Post to cover some things you observe before you take off. Part 2 will come later after everone else has posted.
DM IC: Harvest seems to know a bit more about the tracks than Brom. She points out that their prints may be similar to wolves, but the spacing seems wrong. Shorter. She also can tell that there are two sets that are quite a bit larger than the others, although the total number, at this muddy juncture, can't be determined.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - No Yellow Brick Road, but then that would be too easy? d20=8 ; d20=18 ; d20=12 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 11:42:07 PM
After a brief study of the area Peza finds what the group is looking for. The faint tracks, several days old, leading further into the area through the tall grasses. Although not directly in the direction the group saw the flying creatures flying to, it is not away from either. More or less diagonally from the direction the flying creatures were headed to.
Harvest is able to study the tracks better and figures that there's at least half a dozen of them, two of which are larger than the others. The gait at which she estimates they were traveling are clearly not wolves, canines she is quite familiar with, but not like any she's seen before.
A couple of hours later, after many more grasshoppers disturbed, the group hear a strange bark to their right. The strangeness of the bark is not to be underated. Sort of a cross between a yap, a bark, and a laugh?
A gentle breeze slightly bends the tops of the grasses but otherwise nothing seems to be moving, or what's that?!
Perception DC 18: Highlight to display spoiler: { To the right of the group's line of march, the grasses seem to sway differently than the breeze would suggest.}
Perception DC 29: Highlight to display spoiler: { To the left of the group's line of march, the grasses seem to sway differently than the breeze would suggest as well.}
DM Note to Lemick: if you wish to catch a grasshopper, you'll need a Stealth check vs DC 21 to sneak upon one to get close enough to grab, then a Grapple (snatch it without injuring it) check vs CMD 18. You may attempt this as many times as you wish.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+2=6 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+7=11 ; 2d6+4=11 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 8:51:12 AM
The sudden burst of noise as they enter the grass startles Barratore. The minotaur recovers, now mostly angry and refocuses his bow and senses out and away from the immediate area. Glancing back at Gerox, "I suggest you put your keen mind to a solution other than me carrying you about like a centaur."
As the others investigate the tracks, Barratores eyes and ears are questing outward and upward. Multiple creatures, likely mated with young. "You don't build a fence for creatures that fly normally. Unless this is a hatchery of sorts."
Barratore nods at Broms suggestion. "I'll take the right, you take the left then." [Will 6 Perception 11] .................................. Peza picks up the trail and the group continues. Barratore is still convinced they are tracking a family of creatures. Barratore scans right and picks up on the movement. "Stalker to our right. Look for more closing."
Barratore takes aim with his longbow. [Perception 18] [Readied attack AC 11 Dmg 11]
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+13=32 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+13=17 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 9:39:55 AM
"There." Harvest Moon points to the right of the direction in which the League Adventurers now go. "Do you see the sway of the grasses? That is not the direction of the breeze."
"And there." She too points in a direction to the left. "There is a group there as well. She had been pondering the tracks, and now it has come to her. She knows what it is that these beasts must be. "They are called Hyenas," Harvest Moon tells the others. "They live and hunt as pack creatures, so there will be many. Two are also much larger than the others. Possibly as large as Barratore Steelwind. Beware their bite. I have heard that they pull their prey to the ground, and then swarm about it, tearing with strong teeth until it is dead."
Quickly, she tests the wind to see in which direction it blows.
"I do not know their number, but I believe they have our scent." Harvest Moon calls for a preparatory blessing. "I believe they stalk us now."
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Perception 32 Knowledge Nature 30 (To identify these things.) Survival 17 to test the wind direction. I'd like a direction, please. This may become important later.
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 d20+9=11 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 12:38:51 PM
Edson doesn't catch the movements that the others saw, and he is hesitant to let fly an arrow into an unknown area. However, he does keep his arrow knocked, his string pulled back tight to his cheek. The tip of his arrow is pointed in the direction Barratore let fly. Let one of these Hyenas come charging out and the first thing they will feel is Edson's Arrow.
Lemick walks with the group, but is mostly distracting by attempting to catch some of these giant grasshoppers -- jumping and trimming up and back, the grasshoppers elude him, the clank of his armor scaring them off way before his hands are within reach (5 fails). Still under affected by his failure, he continues trying (5 more fails).
Aftering taking a moment's breath, and partially listening to Harvest, Lemick notices the grasses swaying the wrong way? Instinctively he wets a finger alnd feels for the breeze where he stands trying to account for the visual difference through other senses. Logically he considers if his breeze is being bounced off the invisible wall (any totems nearby)?
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 d20+7=14 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 7:41:57 PM
Gerox looking at the pretty grasshoppers doesn't initially notice anything but once it is pointed out, nods and says, "I don't like being stalked. Wild animals tend to go after the smallest, less dangerous creatures to eat. Somehow I think I qualify."
Gerox looks around to see the closest climbable tree and estimates its distance. (take 10 on perception 17)
"I can always start a fire by setting the grass on fire. Wild animals typically are wary of fire."
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Thursday December 13th, 2012 8:45:39 PM
OoC to Gerox: That's why I asked about the direction of the wind. I'm approaching this very cautiously, though. A grass fire could be equally deadly for us. (Well, not you, I suppose.)
Peza d20+7=15 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+9=16 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=5 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 9:09:52 PM
Her eyes sweeping the trail ahead of her .... Peza misses the swaying signs of the grass .... but thanks to her friends she realizes danger is nearby ..... stopping in htr tracks .... she raises her crossbow to a shooting position [readied action - shoot] aiming towards the right
readied action shot d20+9=16 [forgot to addd +1 for magic weapon ][also +1 more if with 30'ft point blank shot feat][so total is 20+9+1+1=18]
damage d8+1=8 vital strike damage d8+1=5 total damage = 13
" keep the tactical info coming , this way we can react faster " pipes up the raven haired ranger
" Good point Barratore ... the fence doesnt flying creatures ..... didnt even think of that "
JonathanT (Co-DM) - Which way the wind bloweth... d8=6 ; d100=78 Thursday December 13th, 2012 9:33:16 PM
North being 1, the breeze blows South West. Your general direction has been southwest, leaving the obelisk line to your left a few miles back.
No obelisks in sight.
Nearest tree: 78 feet. Tree is of moderate size, maybe like an apple tree. Barratore can easily reach the first branches. Picture a tallgrass prairie with a few shade tress here and there.
The tall grasses provide complete concealment as long as Stealth is being employed and distance is greater than 50 feet. Once Stealth is no longer being employed, they offer only partial concealment, 50% at distances between 50-100 feet, and 25% between 10-50 feet.
This is modified somewhat according to size. Say Gerox vs Barratore.
I hope you can picture the scene as I do, but if not, ask away.
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=23 ; d20+5=10 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 10:42:49 PM
Perception DC23, Knowledge (nature) DC10
Brom and others notice the grass moving against the wind and he reacts instinctively. His sword comes up in a readied position.
"Fire's not gonna be good. Let's not set the land ablaze...least not yet. They might not find us taste-lookin' and just pass us by. But everyone be on your guard. If they come, Barratore and I will engage the largest of the dogs. Harvest, your control of the grasses will come in handy in controling their numbers. Anybody else have any way to limit the width of their flanking position, let us know. If we can keep their attacking numbers smaller or make then attack where we want that would be best."
JonathanT (Co-DM) - We are being stalked, how rude! d20=14 ; d20=20 ; d20=14 ; d20=10 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 12:48:16 AM Harvest correctly ascertains that the group is being circled. She thinks for a moment on the calls the creatures make and concludes that they come from animals known as Hyenas, a type of canine. Although hyenas are not very common, their use by Gnolls make their nature included in most manuals of the common animals to be aware of .
She tests the breeze direction and finds that it is blowing in the direction they have been going, Southwest. She then prepares herself for what she believes is the inevitable.
Barratore on the right flank, has his bow ready for any attack, so does Edson.
Gerox looks for the closes tree and sees it 78 feet away. The lowest branch just over Barratore's horns. He also suggests the possibly starting a fire to scare them away.
Peza has her trusty crossbow pointed and ready.
Brom, on the left flank, voices his concern over starting a grassfire and readies his BAS.
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The attack comes as a rush from the right! With snarling and yapping and that hiddeous laugh-sounding barking, four mottled canines come rushing at the group. They charge through the grasses and just as the group prepares to meet them head on, they stop, dodge, snap, and jump sideways just out of arms'(weapons')reach! (ie. 10' away).
DM OOC: this is a Feint Attack as seen on Nature shows. It is not deprive your Dex per the Player's Handbook, but to draw your attack in the wrong direction. I've calculated the Feint DC per PC as best I could. Correct me if I got it wrong. If they beat the DC, they dodged your readied missile fire or weapon swing if the PC moves forward to meet the charge.
DM Note: if you choose to shoot before they reach 10' away, roll your concealment penalty at 25% and ignore the Feint. Just tell me wich one you did.
Feint DC is 10 + PC BAB + Wis mod or Feint DC is 10 + Sense Motive bonus (if trained); Feint - Combat for more details
Hyena 1: Attack Barratore Feint = 16 vs DC14 Hyena 2: Attack Peza Feint = 22 vs DC13 Hyena 3: Attack Edson Feint = 16 vs DC15 Heyna 4: Attack Lemick Feint = 12 vs DC17
DM Note: if this doesn't make any sense, let me know 'cause I"m trying something new, more like the real hyenas i've watched on Nature shows.
As Harvest pointed out to the group, there were also some to the left. This group charges the left flank of the party after the others finish their 'attack'. (OOC: they hold their action until the party reacts to the first group, so if you held your action you get to react to these others. Use your judgment according to your PC on whether your PC would react to the first group or not. I'll trust your Roleplay here.)
Two Large Hyena's spring forth and charge the group from the opposite direction as the other four. As Harvest pointed them out just moments before, the WLAers are not surprised, fortunately. If the normal sized hyenas are ugly, these two large ones are even uglier. Their massive teeth slavering in saliva!
They charge through the grasses but STOP short, 5' away and expell a wave of foul, noxious, gut wrenching, nausiating stench from their fetid mouths! (OOC: very bad dog breath)
Dire Hyena 1: Attack Brom, engulfed in a 10' cone of vewy bad bweath, Fort DC14, Fail = -3 STR, Save negates.
Dire Hyena 2: Attack Gerox, engulfed in a 10' cone of vewy bad bweath, Fort DC14, Fail = -3 STR, Save negates.
DM Note: I'll answer any questions as best I can. Good thing the weekend is coming up. :)
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 d20+4=17 ; 2d4+2=10 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 8:45:17 AM
Gerox expects the attack and when the huge beast shows its head and breaths the noxious breath on Gerox, the cunning gnome, simply holds his breath. (made save fort save 17) Gerox quickly understands that if he stays, this monster will snap him in two without a pause. Gerox moves away 30' trying to stay away from all the hyenas but especially the big nasty ones and then launches a magic missile spell at hyena that attacked him doing very solid hit of 10 points of damage.
Gerox calls out to Harvest, "Harvest slow them down! Have the grasses hold them!
OOC John, without a map, I can't say where I am going. If possible I would head int the direction of the trees but I will leave it up to you to place Gerox in a logica spot.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Friday December 14th, 2012 8:50:06 AM
OoC to DM: Do we get a Map? Harvest Moon has the Trustworthy Trait allowing her to Aid Another as a Move Action. Therefore, knowing the proximity to various foes is crucial in as far as using this trait goes.
Alternatively, you could allow me to use my best judgement with respect to this.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Friday December 14th, 2012 9:29:11 AM
"To catch the Hyenas, we must all withdraw," calls Harvest Moon. She then follows on the heels of Gerox Shale drawing the polearm as she goes. "Strike, then come with us."
Removing themselves from the pincer formation of the hyena pack will place them in the perfect position. They will be here, and the Hyenas will be clustered there. The would be trappers will be trapped. She will then call the grasses to take them.
Harvest Moon awaits her friends and then calls the grasses of the plain.
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Move 30ft to the NE moving back the way we came. (drawing Halberd in conjunction with Move Action.) Cast Entangle to catch all Hyenas, placing them as much in the center of the effect as possible. (Reflex vs 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
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.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+7=26 ; 2d6+4=11 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 10:41:43 AM
Barratore looses his arrow as soon as the hyenas show themselves and it sails high. The hyenas then dash away and two others come from the opposite direction The withdraw command sounds like a smart move to get out of the ambush and so Barratore repeats it, "Fall back, Peza and I will provide cover fire."
Barratore takes a quick shot at the group of four to whittle down their numbers [hit ac 26. Dmg 11]
He then moves back 30' following the others
JonathanT (Co-DM) - We are being stalked, how rude! And no map! The nerve! Friday December 14th, 2012 7:26:57 PM
OOC: map coming soon. :}
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+8=22 ; d8=4 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 7:57:36 PM Smart Edson thinks to himself. He sees the feint for what it is. He turns his lead leg around, facing the new enemey coming. Letting loose with the arrow at the big one. As soon as the first arrow flies, a second one is already in his string being pulled back.
Hit AC 22, Dmg 4
Peza Friday December 14th, 2012 8:41:46 PM
Responding to Barratore's tactical advice ....the petite girl holds her fire ... moving quickly back towards the others .... there is strength in numbers ....
Her crossbow still raised in a shooting position .... she swivels it back and forth as she goes ... posing visible threat to any of the canines who charge her
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+6=14 ; d20+8=23 ; 2d6+14=25 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 9:11:07 PM
The dire dogs quickly attack out of the grass. Brom is surprised by the breath weapon, but Brom's constitution proves too great for the toxins and Brom is not weakened by the toxic breath.
Brom hears the call for withdrawal, but Gerox has no chance to out race the large dog. He decides to engage Gerox's dire hyena. (I am assuming it is within 30-ft of Brom's position.)
Attack (BAB, PA): AC23, damage 25
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Friday December 14th, 2012 11:38:10 PM
(ooc Brom, appreciate the thought but Gerox moves 30' due to his affinity to fire elementals.)
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Friday December 14th, 2012 11:56:18 PM
OoC: FWIW, none of us can outrace the hyenas. They have a speed of 50.
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 December 15th, 2012 2:31:12 AM
OOC: That's why Brom stepped in. Little mages, big dogs do not make good play-fellows.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - We are being stalked, how rude! And no map! The nerve! Sunday December 16th, 2012 12:48:32 AM
This is the map without your moves. I'll update this to get your moves in tomorrow. Hyena map 1a
JonathanT (Co-DM) - We are being stalked, how rude! And no map! The nerve! Sunday December 16th, 2012 11:04:53 PM
Here's the map after your moves, best I could figure. If you wnt a different spot, you have until tomorrow night to post your change. Only missing Lemick's post right now.
Gerox, I rolled randomely for the tree location. Sorry it has a Dire Hyena between it and you.
Peza retreating 30', putting her near Gerox.
Brom, i place you in front of DH2, no need for a Save vs that breath weapon even though your in the area of effect, the effect already went off.
The large green cirlce is the Entangle spell area of effect. I stuck in right in the middle so you can see how big it is. Now that you have the map, you can tell me a more specific place to center it.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet Monday December 17th, 2012 8:05:15 AM
I can't speak for the whole group but in looking at the first map my thought was that we would have all fallen back the opposite way towards the lower left corner. Harvest and Gerox went first so to speak so I know Barratore will be following them. If our direction remains unchanged Barratore would shoot 4 not 1
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Monday December 17th, 2012 9:19:59 AM
Yes, it seems more logical to me that Gerox would have pulled directly back from DH2 and moving SW.
Harvest Moon's Position ======================= 8 columns from the left (Including the beginning half column) 3 rows from the bottom (Including the beginning half row)
This placement should allow almost everyone to get in a standard action and get out of the AoE. The only one's who wouldn't be able to would be Edson and Lemick who would have to make a double move to clear the area. Brom, if he executes his attack, will also be trapped. Hope this helps.
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=14 ; 2d6+14=19 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 5:31:04 PM
Brom continues his attack on the dire hyena (DH2).
Attack (BAB, PA): AC14, damage 19
JonathanT (Co-DM) - We are being stalked, how rude! And no map! The nerve! Monday December 17th, 2012 5:53:44 PM
DM Note: I went by two things: 1) Gerox wanted to get away from as many as possible 2) Harvest said she was heading the back the way they came Move 30ft to the NE moving back the way we came. (drawing Halberd in conjunction with Move Action.)
After placing you guys the best I could, I figured you might choose differently had there been a map. Sorry about not having one up earlier. I shoulda had one done centuries ago but my procrastination got the best of me as 'stuff' happened the last minute that kept me occupied.
Peza d20+10=12 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 9:12:46 PM
Spotting up near the fiery gnome .. Peza snaps off a bolt at one of the hyena's in support of Brom
Canine killer shot d20+10=12 ack missed !!!
'So what will we do with them doggies when we capture them ?? they dont make good pets i would think "
JonathanT (Co-DM) - The Hyenas are coming! The Hyenas are coming! Dang, they're here... Monday December 17th, 2012 10:13:37 PM
DM OOC: there's a lot going on on the LnB but I think the only one I'm missing is Lemick. I'm starting my Post and I'll check for anything from Lemick before I submit.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - The Hyenas are coming! The Hyenas are coming! Dang, they're here... Monday December 17th, 2012 11:37:49 PM
Hyena Attack Recap: A pack of hyenas have been stalking the group for a short while, their mottled brown coloring lending them practically invisible in the grasses. However, they finally close in and in typical hyena fashion, they come charging making that hiddeous noise they are known for. Their cunning tactics are, however, for the first group to draw the attention of the prey and cause them to bolt in the direction of their pack leaders.
When the prey does not bolt, they pull back, drawing the prey to go afer them while the pack leaders charge from behind and 'gas' the prey. Typically, the prey scatters, faced with hyenas on both sides and the pack leader's ferocious looks, leaving the weakest behind to be devoured.
Typically.
WLAers aren't the typical prey.
Not Necessarily standing their ground, they don't 'bolt' either. However they do try to get out of the Pincer Movement against them.
Harvest, from (K,15) moves 30' to (G,19) and casts her Entangle Spell in the center of the hyena grouping.
Most everyone else follows her lead.
Gerox plows through the grass after Harvest (O,13) to (J,16) and casts his Magic Missile spell at DH2.
Barratore's readied shot goes wild. He pulls back towards Harvest and takes another shot, this time hitting his target, Hn1. Was at (K/L,12/13), now at (G/H, 16/17).
Edson holds his fire, perhaps the blur in the grasses are too much for his aim, but then has his arrow ready for the pack leaders when they come, hitting one. He knocks another arrow, but does not follow the rest (gulp).
Peza pulls back, holding her fire until she spots a target that's not jauncing around too much. Unfortunatly she still misses. Was at (M,11), now at (K,16), Note: I put her in front of Gerox for his protection, 'Spotting up near the fiery gnome ...
Brom's big heart leads him deeper into the fight to protect his buddy gnome and takes a big chunk of fur off DH2. Putting him at (P,13).
Harvest's Entangle spell goes off and the grasses and vines energize and come to life, trying to grab at all living things within their reach. DM Note: I'm going to change the center a bit for most effectiveness without affecting friends. The new center leaves Peza right at the edge but gets Gerox and Barratore out. This is end of Round 1.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al Tuesday December 18th, 2012 12:31:45 AM
OoC: BTW, for everyone, the Entangle is Reflex DC15.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - The Hyenas are coming! The Hyenas are coming! Dang, they're here... d20+5=20 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+3=20 ; d6+3=7 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=11 ; 2d4=5 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=20 ; 2d6+6=11 ; d20+8=26 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 1:01:54 AM
Round 2: The grasses and vines grasp at all the hyenas, Brom, Lemick, and Edson. Let's see what happens: REF DC15 or be Entangled, ALSO, the Area of Effect is considered Difficult Terrain, even for those that make their save.
Hn1 Ref = 20, save Hn2 Ref = 9, fail Hn3 Ref = 22, save Hn4 Ref = 22 save DH1 Ref = 7, fail DH2 Ref = 10, fail
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.
For porpose of this spell, the bonds ARE anchored, so no Movement is possible, but attacks (missile, melee adjacent) are with the above penalties.
The animal intelligence of the hyenas sense something wrong with the grasses and do their best to not get caught by the Grasses Gone Bad.
Hn1 easily slips out of the affected area and, maddened by the wound, charges Barratore, (DM OOC: you still have bow right? no AoO for reach right? Do the Horns have Reach?) Charge Att = 7, miss
Hn2 fails to escape the grasses but tries to break free, STR = 17 vs DC15. Hn2 manages to break free (A Move) and incensed, goes for Edson, circling around. No AoO for his circling move (50').
Hn3 sprang out the grasses clutches and easily rushed the few feet between it and Edson snarling and gnasing teeth, Att = 20, dmg 7, taking a huge chung of flesh out of the rogue. The rogue feels his feet slipping... Trip Att as Free, No AoO= CMB 19 vs CMD 18 - Edson is now Prone (double gulp!)
Hn4 also springs out of the clutches of the grasses. It would normally head to the downed prey, but Lemick stands in the way, so it attacks him! Att = 7, and misses.
HD1 gets grabbed by some vines and grasses and the Hyena of Unusual Size and Breath, yanks at its bonds trying to break free, STR 12 vs DC15, fail first attempt, STR 11 vs DC15, fail second attempt. DM Note 1a = 1/5
HD2 is also nabbed by vines. It's first instinct is to break free, STR 7 vs DC15, however it's wounds prevent it from doing so. In anger it lashes out at Brom, Att = 20. dmg 11. The barbarian looses 'some' hair for his fiend and feels his feet slip... Trip Att as Free, No AoO= CMB 26 vs CMD 21 - Brom is now Prone (double-triple gulp!)
DM Note: I need Edson, Brom, and Lemick save for the Entangle effects first thing. It looks like fail or save won't affect the hits or trips but you need to know if you can even get up if you wanted to. So make those Saves vs DC15 first, then move.
DM Note to Brom: you posted an attack - Brom continues his attack on the dire hyena (DH2). Attack (BAB, PA): AC14, damage 19
This would occur after you are Tripped, but a miss anyway. This was your Standard Action, you have a Move Action you can still make, if you want to.
PS. For those Entangled, you suffer a -2 to hit, and -4 dex. Sorry Brom, even at -2 to hit, HD2 got ya.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al d20+3=18 ; d6+2=4 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 8:44:53 AM
It is distressing to see her friends captured in the wild frenzy of the plants. But there is little to be done for it now. It is a good thing they have strong bow fighters.
Harvest Moon skips around Barratore Steelwind to the Hyena that menaces his flank. She draws the polearm as she goes, but feels the magic of a beasts fang guide her. Instead of chopping the hyena with the polearm, Harvest Moon delivers a kick to snout of the ugly creature. Her foot is hard as a gnarled root. And ... something else ... something that she had not yet felt before. The face of a laughing man. It is Thelonious. But it is not Thelonious. The laughter is courage, and courage here, curiously, also bolsters her blow.
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Move / Drawing Halbard as part of Move Action (10ft reach.)
Kick Hn1 AC18; Damage 6hp (+1 w/Wooden Fist; +1 w/ Domi the Warrior Trait. Hopefully dropping the Hyena and freeing Barratore+Bow)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 6/7
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.
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+9=28 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 9:24:09 AM
Edson curses to himself for his luck as he lays on the ground. Only think he got right was the spell was not affecting him(RF 28) He watched as the hyena came close, and only had one option he could think of. He thought back to the time his brother punched him in the face. He was a lot younger then, his father was even a young man. He remembered laying on the ground and his father telling him never give up, always get up. With those words ringing in his head, Edson hops back to his feet. (Giving an AoO)
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 35/46 (45/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+3=20 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 10:30:14 AM
Reflex save DC20
After being taken down, Brom will stand.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+7=17 ; d8+6=8 ; d20+3=7 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 2:34:55 PM
Barratore leans into the charging hyena and blasts the creature with his horns (they do indeed have reach). [Hit ac 17. Dmg 8]
Harvest would take care of the wounded creature and Barratore pays it no heed. Instead, he takes aim towards Brom. The others would need him in there. Barratore let's another shaft loose. Not wanting to hit Brom causes him to error to far to the right and the arrow zips past the hyena. [Hit ac 7]
Barratore grumbles as the shot is terribly off. Part in frustration with himself and in part towards those who opted to remain where they were. Hopefully they would at least survive to learn why it is good to have and then follow the plan
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 2d4+2=7 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 5:00:52 PM
Gerox pulls out his wand of magic missiles and launches a missile attack at Bron's attacker hoping to kill it before it mauls his friend. Two missiles strike home from the wand doing 7 points of damage to DH2'
Gerox calls out, "Brom get out of there!"
1 spell used 1 charge of 3 left used on wand
Peza d20+10=21 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=7 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 8:47:40 PM
Posted in front of the fiery gnome .... Peza eyes sweep the entangled area ... keeping an eye on her friends ... watching as one of the hyena's trips the groups newest member .... she comes to his aid ... raising her crossbow .... snapping off a shot in his defense
Hn1 comes charging in on Barratore, who 'bows' his head and gores the hyena as it reaches him. The severly wounded hyena misses its attack.
Harvest comes to Barratore's aid, and finishes Hn1 off with a good solid kick.
Edson curses when he finds himself on his but and a nasty bite. Undaunted, he jumps right back up.
AoO: Hn2 Save DC15 = 10, fail, Entangled, Att at -2, +2 (flanked)= 21, dmg 8 Hn3 Save DC15 = 12, fail, Entangled, Att at -2, +2 (flanked) = 12, miss
Brom, also on the ground, picks himself up too. AoO: DH2, Entangled, Att at -2 = 24, possible crit, confirm = 24, confirmed, dmg = 23 DM Note: two N20s in a row? wow!
Barratore, now free from his attacker due to Harvest's well aimed kick, tries to help Brom with a Feat of Archery, but DH2 is not only fighting Brom but the vines too and the Minotaur misses.
Gerox pitches in by using his wand of Magic Missiles and smacks DH2 with a missile. The Dire Hyena that just took a all of Brom's excess fat crumples, the entwining vines twitching a little before it lays still.
Peza pegs Hn2, hoping to free the newcomer of at least one attacker. She hits but it's still going.
DM Note to Edson: Standing from Prone is a Move action, you still have a Move or Standard action left. You can drop bow and draw a melee weapon (no AoO) or shoot (with AoO penalty).
DM Note to Brom: you still have a Move action. Now that HD2 is dead, you can Move (at 1/2 movement rate) before your next turn.
-------------- Their turn: Hn2 and Hn3, bothered by the vines, try to break free from them before they chomp some more of Edson: Hn2 STR vs DC15 = 4, fail, Bite Att -2, +2 (flanking) = 15, miss Hn3 STR vs DC15 = 3, fail, Bite Att -2, +2 (flanking) = 21, dmg 9 Trip Att as Free, No AoO= CMB 11 vs CMD 18 - Edson stays up
Hn4 keeps his attacks on Lemick: DM Note: I don't have posts from Lemick so I'll have to roll his Entangle Save: Ref +6 vs DC15 = 13, Entangled
DM Note: I'll put Lemick in Total Defense until he can post.
Hn4 Save vs DC15 = 24, not Entangled, Att 15 vs AC23, miss
DH1 tries to break free again: STR 10 vs DC15, fail
and again: STR 13 vs DC15, fail DM Note to self: Highlight to display spoiler: { 2/5 }
DM Note: all those in the Entangle Area need a new Save before your turn. For those Entangled, you suffer a -2 to hit, and -4 dex.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; See AC Below) - Al Wednesday December 19th, 2012 9:35:21 AM
Harvest Moon spares the tiniest of moments to growl at the hyena, an insensate enemy, now fallen at her feet. A glance shows that one of the great hyenas has been brought down as well. That is good. But the other great one is at the edge of the plants, and struggling to pull free.
She knows what it is that she must do. Harvest Moon calls down another blessing. A shield of righteous force springs up to protect her. Then, scampering beneath the arms of Barratore Steelwind, she rushes to place herself between the lone remaining great hyena and the others. Harvest Moon growls a warning and brandishes the polearm in the direction of the great one. Small fierce creatures have been know to hold larger ones at bay. She then feels the coming of another blessing. It is a mysterious thing, but it feels just and it feels right. A further hand of protection falls upon her, preparing her to receive the coming of the great hyena.
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Cast Shield of Faith / Move / Invoke Protection Judgement: +1 Sacred bonus to AC for duration of battle. (Swift Action)
Position: K18
Active Effects: Magic Fang 3min, Entangle 3min, Shield of Faith 10/10r
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 1/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 6/7
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.
AC WAS: (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al AC NOW: (HP35/35; CMD 23 / AC22) - Al
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 2d4+2=7 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 9:59:57 AM
Gerox sees the other Dire Hyena close to the edge of the entangle and struggling to get free. "Let's gang up our fire on the other big one before it breaks free and causes trouble." He points the wand and activates it launching 2 more missiles at the entangled nasty.
Two missiles fly out and strike the struggling beast doing 7 points of damage.
2/3 charges on wand 1 first level spell used
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+3=21 ; 2d6+4=10 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 3:14:52 PM
Barratore moves along the edge of the writhing plants as he puts another arrow into his bow and draws. Move to 18/M
"Harvest and I have this one. Lemick and...", Barratore pauses in mid sentence and looses his shot at Hn2 [Hit AC 21 Dmg 10]
"Those two ain't fighters and need us more."
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 18 d20+9=12 ; d20+3=4 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 6:03:11 PM
Edson looks down as a reed entangles on his foot. "You have got to be kidding me" he says out loud. He drops his bow, pulling out his longsword. He sneers as he swings at the Hyena(H2), and proceeds to make a fool out of himself(Nat.1 ).
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 7/23, CMD: 18 Wednesday December 19th, 2012 6:06:03 PM
OOC: HP are 7/23
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 16/46 (24/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+3=21 ; d20+8=15 ; 2d6+14=22 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 7:01:00 PM
[OOC: Last move - Brom moves to P12]
[This turn.]
Reflex Save DC21
Brom attacks Hn2. Attack (PA): AC15, damage 22
If Hn2 dies, Brom will move to P10.
Peza d20+10=11 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 7:28:30 PM
Observing as Barratore and Brom move to help Lemick and Edson .... Peza keeps her support of the two ... quickly snapping a bolt into place .... not realizing its cracked she fires ....
hyena shot d20+10=11 ack !! nat 1
"ugghh " as the bolt flies apart midflight " dang .... " as the petite ranger reaches for another bolt reloading
JonathanT (Co-DM) - The Hyenas are coming! The Hyenas are coming! Dang, they're here... d20+5=15 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+6=7 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 11:31:23 PM Harvest interposes herself between the remaining Dire Hyena and the others and casts some protection spells on herself. Growling at the thing might just make it madder, considering that it's about twice her size... 6' tall and 12' long. A massive 900 lbs of gnashing teeth!
Gerox sends two magic missiles at the remaining Dire Hyena. They hit, enraging the animal even further.
Barratore defeats Harvest's attempt to give him cover for missile fire by putting himself between her and the Dire Hyena! However he shoots his arrow at the hyenas that are about to finish Edson off. His shot flies true despite the chaos around Edson.
DM Note: to make sure I get your possition as accurately as possible, give the two pairs of co-ordinates. It'll make it easier on me. Thanks. :)
If things could get worse, they do. Even though one of Edson's attackers is dead, he finds himself caught by the vines and grasses and nearly looses his sword to boot!
Brom, the nimble barbarian, has an easier time avoiding the entanglements and comes to Edson's aid, fighting through grasping grasses he lands a solid blow on Hn3's head, cracking the skull, killing it, averting possible dissaster.
Peza tries to help Lemick out but her bolt must have suffered some damage in the fight in the pyramid and splinters as it leaves the crossbow.
DM OOC: still no word on Lemick? Hope all is well...
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The battle is far from over, but things are looking better for the WLAers, specially Edson.
Its pack leader gone, Hn4 tries to flee: Ref Save 15 vs DC15, free.
Hn4 fights its way through the entanglement area (Move 1 for 5 squares), then breaks out and keeps going.
DH1 continues its struggles. Oh how things could have been different, eh? STR 22 vs DC15, free Oh, NOW he breaks loose!
Dire Hyena, agravated by Harvest's growls, enraged by Gerox's stinging missiles, breaks its ensnaring vines and lunges out of the writhing area at Barratore (5' step). ATT 7, miss.
It must have had some grass caught in its snout from biting its way free and misses.
You now have a vewy, vewy angwy ugly dog snarling and drooling gooey, sticky, smelly saliva over your feet.
DM Note: those still in the Entangle area of effect need to roll their Save DC15 again if not Entangled, those Entangled need a Str or Escape Artist check DC15 before moving next turn.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; See AC Below) - Al Thursday December 20th, 2012 8:30:55 AM
"Yip!" The hyenas are routed. The maddened grasses are now more a hindrance than a help. "Go away! Be calm!" shouts Harvest Moon to the frenzied plant life. And, quite surprisingly, (to her at least) they respond. The tall grasses cease their grasping. They return to their calm swaying motion. All is as it was before.
All that remains is to dispatch the last remaining great heyena. With her polearm held at the ready, the feral half elven girl circles around from behind Barratore Steelwind. She will now harry the flank of this great beast. She will employ the tactics of the hyena against the hyena. Harvest Moon circles to the south of the snarling monster. With her polearm she prods and threatens.
"Brom! Edson Kazil!" she calls. "Come! Take this one from the north!"
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Dismiss Entangle / Move into possible flanking position. Threatens with halberd.
Position: P21 (Set up potential flanking charge for Brom and Edson)
Active Effects: Magic Fang 3min, Shield of Faith 9/10r
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 1/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 6/7
AC WAS: (HP35/35; CMD 20 / AC19) - Al AC NOW: (HP35/35; CMD 23 / AC22) - Al
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 d4+2=4 ; 2d4+2=5 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 11:47:10 AM
Gerox decides to burn off the wand and uses its last charge at the large dire hyena. The last charge goes goes out with a fizzle only doing 5 points of damage.
Gerox calls out, "Everyone concentrate your fire on the dire hyena!"
wand 3/3 1 first level spell cast
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+7=14 ; d8+6=8 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=25 ; 2d8+12=20 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 11:57:48 AM
Barratore sweeps his horns across the hyena as it fights its way free of the Entangle. [Hit AC 14 Dmg 8 Normally you cannot take a 5' Step in difficult terrain]
DM: sorry, it was late... :}
Barratore drops his bow and draws his blade. The blade comes from its sheath left to right and as his left hand grips the handle, Barratore brings it back across his body and up through the hyenas chest [PA with Furious Focus Hit AC 8 Hero Point AC 25 Dmg 20]
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 7/23, CMD: 18 d20+8=17 ; d8=2 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 12:14:43 PM
Edson looks down at the blood on him from the two bites. His sword laying at his feet from where he dropped it. He heard Harvest's call, but was in no mood to charge at the beast. Instead he picked up his bow, knocked an arrow and let loose.
Hit Ac 17, Dmg 2
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 16/46 (24/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) d20+10=21 ; 2d6+16=23 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 12:24:30 PM
Brom takes his cue from Harvest and charges the dire hyena. Letting his anger over take him, Brom moves to attack.
Attack (charge, rage, PA): AC21, dmg 23
Peza d20+10=11 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 8:34:22 PM
Having reloaded .... Peza now switches targets .... heeding the fiery gnomes tactical advice ..... taking aim at the big nasty heyna ..... she snaps off another shot ..... watching in disbelief as it breaks apart as she fires
heyna shot - d20+10=11 nat 1 !! again !! ;-(
"By Wardd's luck ... it happened again "
Shaking her head in disbelief she smoothly reaches for another bolt .... examining it closely before loading it .......
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Thursday December 20th, 2012 10:22:28 PM
ooc Guys we have a bead of fire that was given to us before Edson joined the group. It is no longer legal and I don't think it is worth trying to keep. Everyone but Edson needs to add 125 gps to their character sheets unless one of you feels strongly that you want to keep it.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - They're gone... Thursday December 20th, 2012 10:52:25 PM Harvest's distracting attempt proves more of an excercise as Barratore and Brom finish the Dire Hyena off with horns and sword.
Note to Edson: when firing into melee, you take a -4 to hit penalty on targets within 10' of your ally unless you have the Precise Shot Feat like Peza. Was this penalty included in your roll? If not, you missed.
The 10' rule: the Dire Hyena is Large so it is 10' long, however even the back half is not 10' away from Barratore, only 5' away.
Wasn't sure you were aware of the penalty. It is easy to forget.
Inspection of the animals reveal only one thing of note, a gold band around each hyena front leg.
Appraise DC20 = Highlight to display spoiler: {each band is worth 500gp}
DM Note: let's not spend too much time here. Do whatever healing and such you need to do and in the meantime I'll move you along.
The group gathers them selves together and perform whatever healing they can, then push on. By the end of the day they've reached the end of day the've reached another wall, the boundary of this area. On the other side the terrain quickly turns into a swamp.
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 d20+6=19 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 11:18:25 PM
Gerox helps pull off the gold bands and hefts them in his hand. He squints down at them and says, "I would guess that they are worth between 450gp-550 gps. (ooc missed it by one, when I look up appraise, if I missed it by 5 I would be totally wrong, so I am giving me a 10% leeway either way. Gerox is a jeweler as well which might give me a plus on appraising jewelry?
As they come to another area, Gerox says, " I think we are in giant pens. Like you would see in a stock yard or on a ranch. They are probably growing giant crocs in this one. I really don't want to meet a giant croc while chest deep in water. Maybe we should contact the Captain and tell him what we have seen so far."
He looks at the swamp and then over at Barratore and says, "Hey big guy, I am a slow swimmer and I bet that water is deep. Well at least deep for me. If we go in there, how about a lift?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet Friday December 21st, 2012 8:18:41 AM
Barratore clean his blade on the hide of the great Hyena. "Use the healing on him" He points to Edson "and Brom." Gerox has the gold bands well in hand but Barratore does ask the gnome "Are there any markings on the bands. A breeder might put a designation of age or something"
The group heads out, Barratore having sheathed his sword and gone back to his bow as they move. Seeing the swamp on the other side he concurs with Gerox on both what might be in the swamp, the pointless excersice of likely going into the swamp.and what they are standing in now are breeding pens
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Friday December 21st, 2012 8:27:01 AM
Gerox slaps himself on the forehead and smiles up at the giant minotaur. "You know, your pretty smart! I should have thought of that myself."
Gerox will cast a detect magic on all the gold rings before they move off.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; See AC Below) - Al d20+14=17 ; Friday December 21st, 2012 9:10:49 AM
"Wait, Gerox Shale," says Harvest Moon. And she halts his inspection of the gold bands even before he begins. She touches him with a blessing of Guidance. "That, I think, will be better."
It is a novel idea of the gnome, that these are great pens of the Beastlords. It is an interesting idea. But pens must be tended. One type of creature cannot survive alone in an area for long. It must have other creatures to eat and to maintain the lands. The grazing animals that the hyenas would eat could not easily pass the Invisible Fence.
These are, however, ideas that Harvest Moon keeps to herself. The bands seem very much the thing that a caretaker might place upon one of his or her herd. She inspects them for the markings supposed by Barratore Steelwind. These bands, she surmises, must be changed every so often while the animal grows. So, perhaps, there are some persons here somewhere who tend to these animals. Or, perhaps ... The great animal carved poled and the unfathomable invisible fence come to the mind of Harvest Moon. Perhaps ... all of this is done through magic ...
"We should camp here," says Harvest Moon when they reach the edge where the grassy plains meet the swamp. "It is the end of the day. We can camp at the corner of the Invisible Fence. In this way, things might approach us only from one direction. Also, we already know what things are on this side of the fence. And the pole will be there in the morning for us to climb to the other side."
Harvest Moon looks off in the direction in which they had seen the Wolf Eagles fly. They, most certainly, had not been penned. They were free, whereas these creatures are not. Why is this?
"Perhaps, Gerox Shale," conjectures Harvest Moon, "these pens are not for breeding. Perhaps they but cages for holding the creatures used by the Beastlords to make their true creations." If that is true, she thinks to herself, somewhere there is a pen with very large spiders.
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Cast Guidance on Gerox for Appraise. (There, now you've just made your check.)
Perception 17 (Also w/Guidance. To examine the gold bands.)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 1/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 6/7
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 7/23, CMD: 18 Friday December 21st, 2012 10:02:09 AM
Ooc: Totally a misread on my part, looked at the map and everyone else's post and misread it.
Edson, thankful that's over, walks back towards everyone else. He clears his mouth with a big wad of spit and blood, spitting it on the ground. These people just met Edson, but in the short time saw he was all smiles. But now he took on a darker look as he walked towards them. He was angry with himself, and looked like a fool to boot. He didn't even have any interest in looking at the loot, even though in the guild he spent a lot of time appraising.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; See AC Below) - Al Friday December 21st, 2012 4:12:39 PM
OoC to DMJonathan: ... Inspection of the animals reveal only one thing of note, a gold band around each hyena front leg ...
As animals have two front legs each, does that mean we have ten gold bands? One for each of ten front legs? Or does that mean we have five gold bands? One gold band for each dead hyena?
DM Correction: Each hyena has one band, it is on one of the front legs. Don't want to make you so rich you have to throw gold away come Jan 7. :}
JonathanT (Co-DM) - They're gone... Friday December 21st, 2012 8:29:50 PM
DM Note: Due to the Jan 7 catastrophic event known by Survivors as the Great DM Migration, I'm going to have to skip, gasp! Choke! Gag! this part. Sniff, sniff... buaaaaahhhhh. Snort!
But you guys are correct that IF we had time, you'd be facing some horrendous croccodiles, not even close to being as easy as the hyenas. Sigh...
Role-play through this weekend as normal but on Monday I'll be jumping you to the Center. If you can post on Monday and even on Tuesday (Christmas), that'd be great. Remember that Time is not on our side if we want to close this without butchering it up.
Sorry. :( JonathanT/Rum Co-DM
Peza d20+7=23 ; Friday December 21st, 2012 9:50:55 PM
As the battle finishes ... Peza counts heads ... making sure everyone is ok .... and they are .
The raven haired girl takes a moment to check her bolts .... two defective ones could of been the difference in the fight ......
" this place is certainly teaming with critters ... this island has been left alone all these years ... my guess we'll meet bunches more "
Spotting the darker look on Edson's face .... " intresting tactic ...." smiles Peza " don't worry you'll fit in nicely with us ... just a matter of picking up on each of our tendecies " as she taps on on the shoulder
Taking point ... the petite ranger leads .... scouting ahead [perception check d20+7=23]
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Saturday December 22nd, 2012 8:43:20 PM
Gerox looks past the wall into the swamp, "You know, it could be giant leaping frogs in there. Maybe we could domesticate them and use them as mounts. Imagine that, leaping into battle on a giant frog! Think of the glory Barratore. The frog could leap into a mass of foes and you could use your horns as a lances! You could have two foes hanging from your horns and you could split the rest with that huge sword of yours, while bouncing around on a huge frog! I wonder what they would call you."
Gerox pauses and scratches his chin. He looks up with a sparkle in his eye, "I know! The Warty Minotaur...or maybe The Green Plague. Either way, your enemies would just flee at the sound of your coming!"
Gerox carefully backs away from Barratore and suddenly disappears. (might as well get to use my vanish spell at least once before they take it away from me)
A voice comes out from the night, "How about Sir Barratore of the Lily Pad?"
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; See AC Below) - Al d20+13=15 ; d20+13=24 ; Sunday December 23rd, 2012 6:53:40 PM
The mouth of Harvest Moon drops open in surprise as Gerox Shale vanishes from sight. Not even the swaying of the grasses give away his position. Only his voice speaks to his presence. Does he truly fear the wrath of Barratore Steelwind? It is sometimes difficult to tell when the gnome is jesting and when he is not.
Harvest Moon assess their position before following the line of the Invisible Fence toward what she judges to be the nearest corner pole. "We should dig a pit before using your fire bead, Gerox Shale," she says to the empty air. "Magic though it may be, we should still not risk setting the plains afire."
"Let us make camp quickly, I wish to wake early and continue on the trail of the Wolf Eagles."
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 1/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 6/7
JonathanT (Co-DM) - A jump-skip in time Sunday December 23rd, 2012 7:23:44 PM
DM OOC: i'm going to post this here and each one of you can reply here either Yay or Nay.
Since the Declaration of Holliday covers 12/24 thru 1/1, that really leaves only 1 week to wrap this up, which is a big bummer and one I was not expecting.
So, the deal is this. If I can get a commitment from you that you will be around this week to post, I'll move you to the next scene. If most of you won't be able to post this week, then I'll move you to the last scene so we can wrap this up by Jan 7.
So give me a show of hands for this week: Yes, I can and will post daily this week___ NO, I can't post daily this week, don't count on me saving anyone's butt___
JonathanT/Rum-CoDM
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; See AC Below) - Al Sunday December 23rd, 2012 8:22:39 PM
Yes, I can and will post daily this week.
Peza Sunday December 23rd, 2012 8:25:06 PM
yup i'm available to post all week ....
Merry Christmas to all
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Sunday December 23rd, 2012 8:47:52 PM
yup
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet Monday December 24th, 2012 9:22:41 AM
Barratore looks down at Gerox, for the moment, he was smart enough, wise enough and had the presence to know that the gnome was joking in good fun. Soon though, that would change. He could feel it on the wind. A deeper sense within in would call him back to the olden days, a time of more primal instinct. Imod would be calling and he would answer. He pauses to look about and while he would not want to build a summer home here, the trees are actually quite lovely. Now back to the gnome
Gerox vanishes and Barratore flashes his teeth and switches his hands to use his bow as a club. "It would seem that the bards do not get to sing of your meeting with Gargul quite yet Gerox." He says as he stoops down as if looking for the gnome on earnest. " The bite sized should remember that there is other ways than fighting for the rest of us to slip past hungry animals"
Barratore straightens, "Lets get moving". Barratore goes over the wall
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; See AC Below) - Al d8+1=9 ; Monday December 24th, 2012 11:19:50 AM
OoC: I'm hoping to rest for the evening and start fresh to the center on a new day. It would be good to meet the big bad with fresh spells and such. Also, if we rest, Harvest can heal Edson for 9hp. That should help.
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 7/23, CMD: 18 Monday December 24th, 2012 11:45:19 AM
OOC: I am good to post every day. The only chance I have of missing is tommorow, but I should be able to post later in the day.
Edson moves with the group to the camp. He helps set up, chop wood, dig. Whatever is asked of him. He just wants to keep his mind off the embarresment at the fight.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - A jump-skip in time Monday December 24th, 2012 12:37:21 PM
DM OOC: looks like we got a majority, excepting Brom, and we haven't heard from Lemick in two weeks or so. I'll post later today and bring in your new companion.
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 16/46 (24/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) Monday December 24th, 2012 2:57:34 PM
I can post. I'll make my post later.
Brom the Barbarian; AC: 18 (T 12, FF 16, Raged 16), CMD: 21 (23 Raged); HP: 16/46 (24/54 Raged); DR 2/- (4/- vs. non-lethal) Monday December 24th, 2012 9:01:01 PM
Gerox has his fun with Barratore then disappears without a trace. "Interesting magic, not that useful." He says before following Barratore.
JonathanT (Co-DM) - A jump-skip in time Tuesday December 25th, 2012 12:13:10 PM
Casting Detect Magic on the golden circlets reveals a faint magical aura but it is fading away even as the detection spell holds. The magic that once was on the golden bands must have been linked to the creature wearing them.
Looking across the magical wall of force into the next 'pen' the WLAers see a vast swamp. A day's travel through such a dismal place, fraught with unimaginable and imaginable perils, such as croccodiles, pythons, quicksand, shambling mounds, and what-not, the group decides the wisest thing to do is try to circumvent this particlar 'pen'
They head back East again, following the 'fence' and shortly, as the sun sets, they find the corner obelisk. The adjacent 'pen' to the swamp is rolling hills.
They decide to make camp in their current 'pen', at least they know what they face there. They make camp and rest, setting up watches as usual. The night passes uneventfully although loud splashing sounds can be heard off and on in the swamp.
Morning comes with a bright sun (or two, I can't remember if the Wold has one or two suns). Peza contacts Captain Theringer as is the morning custom and gives him their possition and describes the events of the day before.
Captain Theringer agrees that this looks like some kind of holding pen for specially chosen creature specimens, either to hold them after the Beastlord's done with them or before. He then tells them of more good news. The Captain began to be concerned for the their group, having to travers so deeply into enemy territory and was able to re-alocate another WLA member to help them. He will be sending him shortly through the Catacombs Representative. At this you hear him grumble some about the exhorbitant price the Merchant was asking. "It's borderline extortion, but the success of this mission is vital, and your lives are worth it." he finishes.
Fifteen minutes after Captain Theringer fades away, the familar Catacombs Merchant pops into view a dozen yards away. He's smiling from ear to ear at his fortune of making so much money for so little effort. Next to him is a human, who steps forward and introduces himself.
DM OOC: Dima, this is your moment to shine. Introduce your PC, in character, and describe what he looks like. The others will do the same.
IC: The Merchant pops back out and all that's left is you, the swamp next door, and the mosquitos that have plagued you all night.
Harvest Moon (HP35/35; See AC Below) - Al d20+6=14 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=13 ; Tuesday December 25th, 2012 2:05:04 PM
Once again on this new day the dwarf with the magic tent comes. Again he brings with him a new member from the League Adventurers. Fresh from her morning communion, Harvest Moon comes to inspect the newcomer. The small half elfish girl, under five feet in height, looks up at him through the crest of hair that falls over her forehead, the only hair upon her otherwise shaved head. Upon her back, the polearm towers over her.
The symbol of the eye that the stranger wears tells her that he is a follower of the Gray One. He wears it as Thelonious use to wear the hammer, as she wears the gnarled, vaguely hammer shaped root that she found so that she could be just like Thelonious. "I am Harvest Moon," says Harvest Moon. The words are simple and to the point. "We must go far today, I think," she adds. "Let us leave."
Saying this, she begins the climb up the Magic Fence Pole and down the other side. After a brief difficulty, she finds her way over, where she looks about for danger and examines the ground for the signs of creatures that might present a danger to their passage.
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Knowledge Religion 14 to identify the eye of Gargul Climb 13 Perception 15 Survival 21 (to identify tracks)
At Will: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Light 1-Level 2/2
Wand of CLW 1/6 Wooden Fist: 7/7
Greetings! Tuesday December 25th, 2012 6:52:34 PM
Hert stands still for about half a minute, examining his new team. Its as if he's trying to memorize every particular feature about every person he's seeing. Conveniently enough, this gives everybody else a time to examine him.
He is a shortish human man, twenty-five or so years old. He is wearing a full plate mail, that makes a lot of clanking noises every time he moves. Surprisingly, though he seems to have worn it for the whole day, he appears to be quite comfortable in it. A bastard sword is attached to his belt and a steel shield is strapped behind his back, along with a backpack. The most noticeable thing about him, though, is the silver circlet with an symbol of an eye on it. It looks quite old, the silver is tarnished in several spots, but the eye itself is well-polished.
Finally the man speaks.
"Well, hello. My name is Hert. I am a follower of Gargul, overseer of the souls. Also a traveller and -", at this point he takes his WLA badge and shows it clearly " - an adventurer. So I can use a sword too. May our time together be long... Or at least fortunate."
He pauses for a seveal seconds and adds:
"That said, I have no idea what I am getting myself into. But if we are in a hurry, it can wait."
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 16/23, CMD: 1 Tuesday December 25th, 2012 9:24:57 PM
Edson walks up to the newcomer and extends his hand in a greeting. The elvish man, stands barely over five feet tall, and looks skinny for an elf. His leather armor, is worn. His smile is big. "So your the new, new guy. Looks like I can't be called the new guy anymore."
Peza d20+7=8 ; Tuesday December 25th, 2012 9:46:05 PM
Steping forward to greet their newest member ....
"I'm Peza .... welcome aboard " Greets the raven haired girl .... " hehehehe ... i feel the same way most of the time .... its one surprise after another .... but i'll fill you in as we walk "
In her black and white colored leather armor the petite ranger scrambles over the wall after Harvest ... lightly landing on her feet on the other side she unslings her crossbow .. keeping it at the ready
With a wink at Harvest ... "don't think we will be able to sneak up on many things between Brom, Barratore and now Hert "
Perception check d20+7=8 [wow thats my 3rd nat 1 !!]
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20, CMD: 22; HP: 35/43Character Sheet d20+8=22 ; d20+8=14 ; Wednesday December 26th, 2012 10:27:41 AM
The 9 foot 1,200 pound minotaur moves to the new man and extends his hand. "Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan."
Barratore is a large powerfully built minotaur 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.
Able to basically grab the top of the wall itself, Barratore hoists himself over and lands on the far side [Climb 22 - 14]
He pulls his bow on the far side, steps away from the wall and waits for the others. A cleric of Gargul. Another healer was certainly welcome and he was dressed to take care of himself in combat. Brom and he could flank him and form a solid wall of steel. Barratore grinned a bit to himself as the thought formed to imagery in his mind
Gerox Shale ac 13 hps 30/30 Wednesday December 26th, 2012 5:12:56 PM
Gerox strides up to the newcomer and looks up to him. The 3' tall gnome smiles up and offers his hand. "Hi, I am Gerox Shale." He points at Barratore and says, "Everything he does, I do opposite. He chops things up and I use my magic to neutralize things. He doesn't talk much, I talk enough for both of us. I have a wonderful sense of humour, he occassionally smiles....very occassionally."
He gestures around and says, "Right now we are in some kind of zoo and we are stuck in the pens. Everytime we climb a wall, some weird mutated animal tries to eat us. I suggest you keep your sword loose and your healing spells handy. Otherwise pleasure meeting you and welcome to our..... group."
He looks to the others and says, "We really need a group name."
Hert AC 24 HP 38/38 CMD 16 2d6=8 ; Wednesday December 26th, 2012 6:14:12 PM
Hert nods politely to Harvest Moon and watches with her with a glint of envy as she easily climbs over the fence.
Then he smiles to Edson and shakes his hand. "Joining a team is always a pleasure. It is leaving that hurts."
He tries to say something to Peza, but before he says a word she is already over the fence. So he moves to the next member of the team. Barratore clearly impresses Hert. His eyes go wide for a second, but he regains composure and grabs his hand with both of his hands. He clutches them in a handshake as hard as he can and steps back. "Hert" he simply repeats and moves on to Gerox.
"I'll try to become something in the middle, then" he smiles replies to the gnome's introduction. "As for the group name... I am not the one to make decisions here."
He looks around, examining the pens and falls silent, rubbing his chin. Then he suddenly says: "I think I should introduce you to Gargul properly, though." He closes his eyes and touches the holy symbol on his forehead. It flashes with a pale white light and a light breeze blows over the entire group. It feels slightly uncomfortable, but it seems to heal magically some of the wounds.
He then tries to follow the rest over the fence. ---------------- OOC: Hert uses Channel Energy and heals the group for 2d6=8hp.
Peza d20+7=26 ; Wednesday December 26th, 2012 9:14:32 PM
Waiting as the others make their way over the wall .... Peza keeps vigilent ... surveying their surroundings
d20+7=26 perception check
Edson Kazil, AC:17 Touch AC:15 FF AC:17 HP 23/23, CMD: 1 d20+9=21 ; Wednesday December 26th, 2012 10:15:10 PM
After meeting the new guy, Edson scales the wall. Dropping down easily, and scanning ahead. His doesn't look as bad as before, and his wounds have been healed do the groups magic. He has to let the little things go, he thought.
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