DM Kathy Monday February 3rd, 2014 11:00:55 PM Faust, fearing another stampede, calls for everyone to get behind a tree.
Toregan and Velox duck behind a tree, alert for whatever is coming.
Yngvar also finds a spot behind a tree, and Za'Reed finds a spot in a tree, because he hates the DM and wants her to pull her hair out trying to convey that on a map. :)
Ragnarök also seeks shelter, but he keeps a particular eye on Xyra and Professor Keels. Xyra ducks behind a tree with the others, but Professor Keels walks calmly into the middle of the clearing. The distracted, disorganized professor is gone; she looks around with a smile of cruel triumph. "This is where I leave you," she says. "D.A.R.E. will reclaim these lands for the forces of raw Nature, and that can't happen with academic expeditions and adventurers everywhere. Your bodies will nourish the next generation of plant life, so in a way, you will be supporting the cause, too. Farewell."
And as she leaves the clearing, three massive treants enter it.
Here is your map. As before, the darker green areas are thicker vegetation that is difficult terrain. Professor Keels has left; the other professors are off the map to the north. Velox is not on the map because I'm assuming he's a non-combat companion; if I'm wrong about that let me know so I can add him as a valid target. I mean, as a character on the map. :)
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 32/51 - AC26/25 /21 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 27 / +2 vs Grapple Tuesday February 4th, 2014 6:24:20 PM "ah... so it begins! D.A.R.E. has shown him..."
The Monk quafs the mage armor potion and smiles at his friends:" Let's dance!!"
Since plants are not considered to be alive, Rag's not bound to his walkers oath of non-violence but he worries about the size of the treants..
"We sure could use some fire here!!"
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 d20+10=12 ; d20+6=18 ; 4d6=10 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2014 7:16:24 PM "Anyone else regretting it's not a stampede...? But yes I do have fire."
"Also, change of orders, trees are no longer safe, remember the waystations? These things can make them move, so be careful.", says Faust as he walks away from the tree, just to be safe before casting Scorching Ray at the one further from himself.
Knowledge (nature) to remember anything useful against treants (+10): 12... Move Action to A3 Standard Action to attack treant3 with Scorching Ray (+6): hitting touch AC 18 for 10 + 3 = 13 damage (fire)
DM Kathy Tuesday February 4th, 2014 10:41:09 PM
Since only two people have posted, and since I forgot to send the email yesterday immediately after I posted, I'm going to give people another day to respond.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 32/51 - AC26/25 /21 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 27 / +2 vs Grapple Wednesday February 5th, 2014 3:08:37 PM
OOC : What's happening friends??? Why isn't anyone posting!?! C'mon it only takes 1 post a day to get a game from good to great! Please all, do try to post more frequently. This is both depressing for your fellow players but also for your DM who tries hard to offer a fun game...
Rag eyeballs everyone with amasement... Are they all frozen solid perhaps?? Could these treants somehow have stopped time?
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 d20+10=17 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2014 4:24:00 PM Did the system have a hiccup yesterday? I'm pretty sure I posted. Maybe I had a hiccup.
Seriously? DARE? Again? Cowards! You can't even fight your own battles!
Yngvar takes a look around, To me, for speed! Yngvar will hold his action and cast haste when/if the others get close enough.
Know:nature=17 RE: Treants
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 d20+4=18 ; d8+4=6 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2014 10:01:28 PM Sorry about my posting recently. No real excuse other than feeling like crap and forgetting to post.
Toregan growls as Keels disappears into the jungle. "You damn druids have tried to take us down twice now! Both times you've failed! When will you get that you're fighting a losing battle?!" He hears Yngvar's call and quickly moves towards him, barking out to Velox as he moves. "Velox, follow!"
He slides his bow off his shoulder as he moves and fires a shot at the treant behind him.
Move to M7 and have Velox follow Toregan Attack w/ Longbow at T3 (+13): 27 Damage (1d8+4): 6
DM Kathy d20+17=22 ; 2d6+9=14 ; d20+7=10 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2014 10:29:06 PM Ragnarök drinks a potion and calls for fire.
Faust moves away from the tree, and fires a Scorching Ray at one of the Treants. [I changed your move a little; Scorching Ray is a Close-ranged spell; you couldn't have hit Treant 3 from square A-3. I moved you so you could hit Treant 1 instead.] The firey ray seems to do even more damage than Faust was expecting.
Yngvar calls for his friends to gather for a Haste.
Toregan moves to a better angle and fires a shot at one of the trees. Although his arrow hits, it doesn't seem to do any damage.
Neither Faust nor Yngvar remembers anything about Treants from their studies. However, you have fought treants before, so anything you remember (or read in the Archives; hint, hint), you can use for this fight.
Treant 1 moves forward and pauses for a moment.
Treant 2 moves up, and one of its branches comes slamming down at Yngvar. It hits! Yngvar takes 14 damage.
Treant 3 stays where it is, picks up a rock, and throws it at Toregan. It misses, thudding into the ground and rolling for a way before stopping.
Hp: 46/46 AC:(Shield 21)17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed d20+8=16 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2014 10:52:46 PM
Sorry, having trouble with computer, router and internet and time all around. Hopefully things calm down soon...
Za doesn't know how to react. Surely he knew Keels or Xyra were behind all this but Keels as part of this Duid dare group. Who'd of guessed it? So, hearing a request for fire, and not knowing much about these things Za fiddles with his engraved signet ring. It gives a soft glow as he recites the chant for scorchingRay.
The ray of fire bursts from his hand and into the nearest Treant (1). After unleashing the spell he takes a good look, deciding if it would hurt to jump down, or if he should climb.
------- Use bonded item to cast one spell from book that's not prepared today: Standard: Hit touch ac: 16 for 14 fire damage.
Ooc: would it cause damage if Za jumped down? And if Za jumped down slashing at the Treant, is there any bonus damage for the extra momentum? Not sure how to explain what I have in my head but jumping out of the tree holding bastard sword in two hands, "landing" sword first on it. What checks would I need or is this even possible? Are they too tall for him to come down on top of from the tree he is in?
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 51/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple d20-2=17 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 2:05:12 PM
(correction header - starting at full health and I have removed the Legacy item)
Ragnarök hears Yngvar calling out before he casts his Haste spell. That sure is a handy one for Rag so he hurries next to the the Wizard. In the meantime he hopes to attract the Treants attention in order to protect Yngvar from being further pummeled upon.
Rag moves up to K5 risking two AoO's while getting there... this puts him between Yngvar and the Treant. He does so at a full defensive stance hoping he will block the treant from hurting Yngvar and offering the Wizard time for some nifty spells... at least the peaceful monk so hopes...
Actual AC vs AoO : 21 + 4 Mage Armor + 6 defensive stance + 4 vs AoO = 35 vs AoO Actual AC vs attack : 21 + 4 Mage Armor + 6 defensive stance = 31
"I'm down here and it's time for a bonefire!! (intimidate 17)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 d20+5=14 ; d20+15=21 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 5:50:01 PM "Damn it, my arrows are useless here! Gargul damn these druids!" Toregan quickly takes a few steps away from the treant approaching him and makes a series of gestures with his free hand while muttering prayers to the spirit of the jungle, willing the jungle to aid him. As the plants and trees around the treants begin to grow and writhe about, Toregan yells out, "You aren't the only ones who can call on nature to aid them D.A.R.E.!"
5-ft step to N7 Casting defensively just in case (+5): 14 Casting Entangle centered at K13 Reflex save (+15): 21
DC for this entangle is 12 i believe.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 6d6=19 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 9:50:02 PM "I sure would love to be quickened, but it seems that the situation is improper at this very moment.", says Faust as he retreats a couple more steps.
As he notices the one treant coming to a halt, he shouts, "Oh no, don't you dare...!", as he smashes couple components with his fingers and shoots an accorn-sized glowing sphere at the space between the closer pair of treants, causing a small explosion.
"I'm not one bit sure if it's trying to animate a friend, but it's suspicious that it didn't keep trying to directly murder us."
Move Action to...two squares up. At the smartphone and for some reason it's refusing to show the map once more.
Standard Action to cast Fireball centered at the empty space between treants 1 and 2, causing 19 + 3 = 22 damage to both (fire); Reflex DC 18 for half
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Thursday February 6th, 2014 10:50:16 PM
Yngvar casts haste, defensively, if needed. Next he'll start casting summon monster III, also defensively.
DM Kathy d20+17=22 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+17=28 ; 2d6+9=12 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 12:23:56 AM Za'Reed fires a Scorching Ray of his own. It hits, and again, seems to do even more damage. [OOC: you can jump down with a DC 15 Acrobatics check. If you make the Acrobatics check, you can also make an attack on the treant using the rules for charging. If you fail the Acrobatics check, you won't take damage from the fall, but you won't be able to attack the treant on the way down.]
Ragnarök moves closer to one of the treants. It takes a swing at him as he passes, but misses.
Toregan gives up on his arrows in favor of an Entangle spell. The treants do not seem to be entangled by the spell, but it is now more difficult for them to move about.
Faust backs up a bit and lobs a Fireball at the first two treants. It hits them squarely, and does quite a bit of damage.
Yngvar attempts to Haste the party. You need to make a concentration check to cast defensively; the rules for that are here.
The two trees closest to Treant 1 begin to move! Including the tree that Za'Reed is in! Jumping out is looking like a better idea all the time!
Treant 1 moves forward, but doesn't quite make it out of the Entangle zone. It is not entangled, however. It picks up a rock and throws it at Faust, but misses.
Treant 2 slams twice at Ragnarök, but cannot even touch the nimble monk. And then it becomes entangled.
Treant 3 moves up and aims a blow at Toregan. It hits for 12 damage.
And the map. The Entangle is in sort of yellow. I think I messed it up a little, but I'm calling it close enough. :) The two trees in red are now animated.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 51/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple d20+11=25 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=5 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=8 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 5:32:21 PM
Rag sees an opportunity with the Treant 2 entangled and launches a Flurry of Blows...
Hits AC25 - damage 9 (no use to use the Merciful Tear of Eberyon) Hits AC28 - damage 6 Hits AC8 - damage 5 Additionally should Yngvar succeed in his Haste spell Rag gains an extra attack Hits AC17 - damage 7 And the Monk also spends 1 Ki Point for a 5th attack Hits AC19 - damage 8
"Too bad I don't have any fire with me..."
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; Sunday February 9th, 2014 9:50:38 PM
Faust lets out a frightened noise as the rock lands next to him. "Focus fire on the treants, I bet the new trees will stop moving once their bigger bros are dealt with.", he says, lobbing another fireball at the space between both treants before running for cover.
Standard Action to throw another Fireball between both treants, causing 26 + 3 = 29 damage (fire), Reflex 18 for half. Move Action to go to F1 if the tree mark is the leafage, if it is the trunk then going to E1 instead.
DM Kathy Sunday February 9th, 2014 10:15:28 PM
I really should kill you all, but I'm going to give our tardy posters some more time.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 36/48 Sunday February 9th, 2014 11:36:28 PM
Toregan grunts in pain as the tree slams into him, quickly retreating a few steps, sliding his bow onto his should as he does. Turning to face the treant attack Ygnvar and Rag, he draws his blades, preparing to face the treant in close combat.
5ft step to M7 Move action to sheath weapon, (Possible provoking an attack of opportunity) Move action to draw weapons
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 d20+11=30 ; d20+11=28 ; Monday February 10th, 2014 1:41:26 AM Kill!
Defensive roll, DC 21: 30. Success!
Next Yngvar begins to defensively cast a summoning spell. concentration check vs DC 21: 28. Success!
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 51/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Monday February 10th, 2014 6:15:55 PM
Rag sees his Flurry of Blowd like in slowmotion... a first fist chips away pieces of wood from the massive trunk... a high kick from the Monk breaks away a branch... his right knee badly hurts when he hits a spiky root... He finishes with a headbut and a left elbow...
And slowly the Wold returns to life...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 36/48 Monday February 10th, 2014 10:00:56 PM (Checking in so that I can make a habit out of consistently posting)
DM Kathy d20+3=23 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+17=28 ; 2d6+13=19 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+17=27 ; 2d6+13=18 ; d20+17=21 ; 2d6+13=18 ; d20+17=33 ; 2d6+13=21 ; Monday February 10th, 2014 10:38:59 PM Ragnarök unleashes a monk's flurry on one of the treants, but although many of his blows hit, none of them seem to have any effect.
Faust has more luck with his Fireball. The more badly wounded of the treants actually manages to avoid some of the damages, but it is not looking good. And the one next to it isn't looking much better.
Yngvar has managed to Haste the party--or rather, as many of the party as he could reach. That would be himself, Rag, and Toregan.
Toregan adjusts his position and changes weapons. Sheathing his weapon does provoke an attack of opportunity, and the treant slams him for 19 damage.
Treant 1, badly wounded, begins to withdraw. It doesn't quite clear the area of Entangle, though, so next round could get interesting.
Treant 2 takes a swing at Ragnarök, and manages to connect for 18 damage.
Treant 3 moves up to take a swing at Toregan, and hits for another 18 damage.
One of the animated trees moves closer. The other attacks Za'Reed, slamming him for 21 points of damage.
And the map. Google Docs was being especially infuriating, so let me know if you aren't able to see it.
DM Kathy [supplemental] Tuesday February 11th, 2014 12:05:14 PM
You have been able to observe by now that the treants seem to have some substantial damage reduction. Neither Toregan's arrows nor Rag's fists did any damage at all. The fire, on the other hand, is doing extra damage.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP -1/48 (Unconscious, Stable) d20+1=16 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2014 1:19:45 PM Welp, Toregan's down. Guess that's what happens when you get sandwiched between two treants. I was hoping to get at least one more attack, but it looks like I'm just going to have to hope for a good stabilization roll. Also, yeah, I kinda figured that I wouldn't be able to do much against these guys. I'm just glad that I managed to get the entangle spell off. It seems to be helping at least.
Toregan falls under the blows of the treants, his weapons falling form his hands as he lays motionless on the ground.
Stabilization Roll (+1) vs DC 11 : 16
Unless that treant decides to finish the job or we all go down, looks like Toregan might survive this.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 d20+3=23 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=19 ; 4d6=15 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+11=16 ; 6d6=30 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2014 2:24:37 PM
Yngvar steps back as he finishes his summoning spell (to L3). A lantern archon appears next to him (at L2). In Celestial:Defend us from the treants!
The Archon glows briefly as it fires two rays of light at one of the treants (#2).
Meanwhile, Yngvar sees his friend Toregan get pummeled and glaring at the treants he takes stock of the field of battle, Burn! Be my bonfire!
Defensively striking out, (I think I am out of AoO though) Yngvar raises his hands and cups them before him while chanting an incantation from hell. Between his cupped fingers a tiny ball of light appears. It quickly grows into a ball of fire several inches across. Yelling the last word of the spell, Yngvar thrusts his hands forward throwing the fireball into the clearing.
As the fireball flies away, it grows into an orb several feet across before exploding in the air. The flames erupt into a sphere forty feet across, engulfing one of the treants, the animated tree, and singing another treant.
Ranged touch; first critical threat does 9 beat touch AC? Second hit critical threat, assuming 19 hits touch AC.
Ignore the 4d6, forgot it didn't show individual hits. First ray does 5 (11 if critical) while the second ray does 6. Bypassing all DR.
Fireball at intersection f-g/9-10, this should be enough to pretty much engulf treant #2, does engulf the animated tree to the west, and hits a significant portion of treant #1. Fire damage = 30, reflex DC 18 for half.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Tuesday February 11th, 2014 4:32:38 PM "I CAN'T HURT THESE THINGS!!" Rag shouts with a panicking voice as he sees Toregan goes down and takes a massive blow as well... 18HP taken...
Rag realises all he can do now to protect Yngvar from being squashed by one of them Treants also. Looks like these spellweavers are the only hope for survival right now... So instead of trying to fight these monsters Rag figures he needs to buy Yngvar more time...
"YOU TRY THAT AGAIN YOU OVERGROWN MATCHSTICK!!!!" the Monk shouts as he faces Treant 2 defensively.
Current AC = 25 +6 defensive stance +4 Dodge bonus to AC by spending 1 Ki point (2 spent) Current AC Total = 35
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 d20+6=23 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2014 6:57:01 PM "Get down that bloody tree, kid, are you picking out fruits up there??", screams Faust at Za (yeah, I do know, but it's fitting)
He then runs out of his cover to attack the non-retreating treant in hopes of giving some breathing room for Yngvar with a well-placed Scorching Ray.
Move Action to D3 or D4 (my Scorching Ray currently has a 40ft range, I think I should be able to hit at D3, but I've got a splitting headache so excuse me if I'm wrong) Standard Action to cast Scorching Ray at treat2, hitting touch AC 23 for 5 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 3 = 20 damage (fire)
DM Kathy Tuesday February 11th, 2014 11:47:42 PM Toregan goes down under the treants' onslaught.
Yngvar's summoning spell yields a Lantern Archon. The Archon immediately goes to work; sending beams of light to sear one of the treants. Both beams hit. Then Yngvar lobs a fireball that finishes off both injured treants. [I'm not even going to roll saves; even half damage will kill them.] The animated trees stop moving.
Ragnarök goes full defensive, and shouts defiance at treant 2, which would be more effective if treant 2 was still alive.
Faust tries to position himself for another Scorching Ray, but his preferred target is down, and he needs a double move to get him in range of the other one.
The third treant looks around and decides it doesn't like the odds. It turns and begins walking away.
[If you want to pursue, you can; let me know.]
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 d8+3=10 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2014 8:45:35 AM In CelestialPlease assist my friend. Yngvar asks the Archon to assist Toregan.
The Archon flies to Toregan and casts aid, providing 10 temporary hit points.
Yngvar moves next to Toregan and asists him, Come my friend, there will be time enough for rest later.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP -1/48 (Unconscious, Stable) Wednesday February 12th, 2014 6:04:49 PM
Toregan groans as he gets up with the help of Ygnvar. "At this rate, I doubt that. Damn trees hit hard." He steadies himself before picking up his weapons from the ground and glaring at the last treant. "You know, I think we shouldn't let that one get away. DARE obviously doesn't get that we aren't going to play their games anymore. Might as well send a message."
Move action to stand up from prone Unknown action to pick up weapons
(I'm not sure what action, picking two weapons off the ground is, but at the very least its a standard, so theres my turn.)
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Wednesday February 12th, 2014 6:24:52 PM "You really saved the day Master Yngvar... thanks..."
The Monk looks around at the other professors and asks: "How did you know Professor Keels? Where did he come from??
In any case my friends, I'm not waiting for yet another attack from D.A.R.E. It's time to go look for them ourselves... maybe the professors can tell us where Keels lived and where he came from..."
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 d20+7=21 ; d20+15=35 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2014 6:50:40 PM
Faust breaths relived that they were able to beat the treants fairly well enough, then goes to check on Toregan, but promptly sees that he's well enough, "Well, you do have a point, I suppose. Are these things even sentient I wonder? Or are they merely like animals?", he thinks aloud as he darts following Toregan, sending Wolfgang ahead for tracking.
He does, however, at least take a look to see if the professors seem to still be where they were supposed to be.
If it matters, Wolfgang's speed is 60ft when flying
DM Kathy Wednesday February 12th, 2014 10:34:59 PM Yngvar's Archon casts a spell to get Toregan back on his feet--which is a good thing, because Toregan is the only one who can activate the Wand of Cure Light Wounds. For his part, Toregan picks up his weapons and gets ready for action.
Ragnarök asks the other professors about Professor Keels. "She is from the Floating City like the rest of us," Professor Silverfire says, sounding bewildered. "She's credentialed at the university." After a moment, he adds hesitantly, "Isn't she?"
"Yes," says Professor Horn, whose bright red hair has twigs and leaves stuck in it. "I mean, she'd only been there a year or so, but she had references and everything."
Faust can see that the other professors, and Xyra, are right where they are supposed to be. They look confused and a little frightened, but they're all there. Wolfgang looks around, but seems mostly interested in the fallen treants. Apparently, they are carrying shiny things. [This is your DM's very not-subtle hint to check for treasure.]
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 43(+10 Temp)/48 d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; Thursday February 13th, 2014 6:01:55 PM
Toregan sheaths his weapons, seeing that the fighting is seemingly at an end, and rummages through his pack for his wand. "Alright, lets lick our wounds before DARE decides that they forgot to send an extra treant with this group."
(If combat is still technically going, sheathing weapons is a move action and taking an item out of a handy haversack is also a move action. If combat is over, then this will also happen.)
He presses the wand onto his injuries and breaths a sigh of relief as his wounds vanish. He motions for anyone else who is injured to come over to him and receive healing.
(Toregan will use 2 charges on everyone who asks for healing, and 3 on himself. If I'm reading the combat logs correctly that mean 2 for Yngvar, Ragnarok, and Za'Reed. BTW, does anyone know what happened to Marty?)
CMW on Ygnvar (2d8+3): 3+8+3 = 14 CMW on Ygnvar (2d8+3): 2+8+3 = 13 Total healed = 27
CMW on Ragnarok (2d8+3): 7+3+3 = 13 CMW on Ragnarok (2d8+3): 7+8+3 = 18 Total healed = 31
CMW on Za'Reed (2d8+3): 6+5+3 = 14 CMW on Za'Reed (2d8+3): 6+7+3 = 16 Total healed = 30
CMW on Toregan (2d8+3): 7+3+3 = 13 CMW on Toregan (2d8+3): 8+8+3 = 19 CMW on Toregan (2d8+3): 4+5+3 = 12 Total healed = 44
Charges used = 9 (Now at 34 charges)
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Thursday February 13th, 2014 7:06:56 PM
Rag thankfully nods to Toregan for healing him.
"Would a trip to Plateau City would be an option we should conider? he asks his friends...
Once everyone is feeling a lot better, Rag check the remains of thz treant.
DM Kathy Thursday February 13th, 2014 10:10:24 PM
You decide not to pursue the retreating treant, at least for the moment. Toregan uses the wand to heal the party.
Ragnarök searches the fallen treants for treasure. You find a headband, a warhammer, a horn, a rod, and a quanity of coin and jewelry.
For their part, the professors seem shaken and are anxious to get back to the Trading Post. The excitement of their field research has waned, at least for the moment.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 d20+14=25 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=15 ; Friday February 14th, 2014 4:12:19 PM
Yngvar helps with looking at the treant treasure. It's surprising that they had treasure, not something I would expect a tree to collect.
Watching the professors, Yngvar approaches them, Here's an opportunity to study a pair of treants, and you're passing it up? Didn't you come to the wild lands of Cthonia to view the wildlife? Surely you had to know that some of that wildlife could sting or bite.
Four spellcraft checks assuming the items give off a magical aura: 25, 31, 33, 15.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 d20+14=21 ; Friday February 14th, 2014 6:49:06 PM "Or throw bone crushing rocks....eeesh...", adds Faust to Yngvar's line, while looking at the rock that almost landed on him earlier.
"But yes, as you can see, things here are dangerous...and murderous...but manageable, as long as you know what you are dealing with..."
"But I digress, by all means, poke it, study it, grab samples to your hearts' content...once we are back to the Trading Post and had a nice feast, we'll want as much information as possible on Keels...or whoever she really is, as it turns out, D.A.R.E.'s more diverse and has a longer reach than I personally expected...ugh, troublesome...".
If that last check was a failure (and the item is actually magical), Faust will step in to take a look at the item.
Faust's spellcraft: 21
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 43(+10 Temp)/48 Friday February 14th, 2014 9:42:55 PM
Rubbing his recent battered shoulder, Toregan decides to side with the professors. "You know, I'm with the professors on this one. Lets just grab some of their remains, grab the stuff they had, and get back to the Post. One of those treants got away, and that means it could go get reinforcements."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Sunday February 16th, 2014 6:48:27 PM "You lads are all pretty good with magic, Rag says to his friends, "Isn't there a way to find out where Keels went? What distance can someone transport to with this kind of magic? Isn't there like a maximum or so?? "
Somehow they need to know where to look... We can't just wait for the next assault...
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Sunday February 16th, 2014 10:09:14 PM "I can't exactly say for sure since I have never read its scroll, but I'd guess it's at least one full day worth of travel and, right now, distance isn't really the issue, but rather, the direction. If we knew only that, we could walk in a straight line and try to find tracks to follow."
"But, sadly, no way to do that, the spell was designed in such a way. That said, it might be a good idea to research scrying...though to be honest, last time I checked about the theory, it was all crazy bogus mumbo-jumbo to me.", answers Faust, looking a bit at a loss of options.
DM Kathy Monday February 17th, 2014 12:22:22 AM Yngvar takes a look at the items. You successfully identify a +1 Goblin-bane warhammer, a Headband of Insspired Wisdom +2, and a Horn of Fog. You are not able to identify the rod, and neither is Faust when he gives it a try. You can tell it is magical, but you're not sure what it does.
You discuss the challenges of tracking somebody who doesn't want to be tracked. The professors, moving cautiously, take a few samples and make a few sketches of the treants, but it's clear their hearts aren't quite in it.
You gather the treasure--and the professors--and make your way back to the Trading Post.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Monday February 17th, 2014 12:26:20 PM
On the way back to the Trading Post, Yngvar has fun with the horny fog. Hey guys, watch this!
bbrruuuummmmmppppphhhhhh
He tries to make a continuous line of fog for their entire trek. This is kinda fun. Imagine what I can do with this with a fly spell!
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Monday February 17th, 2014 5:56:41 PM "This is frustrating," Rag mutters to his friends and makes sure the professors can't hear him, "we're just going blind... can we interrogate the professors one by one? Perhaps even with a spell on them to make sure they speak truth? I'm sure one of you knows such a spell or maybe we can purchase some scrolls... and... now that I think of it... we should definetely go through Keels' belongings back at the post... who knows she might have left some clues in her room..."
And then suddenly Yngvar blows the horn making Rag literally jump a foot off the ground...
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Monday February 17th, 2014 7:27:13 PM "I know this isn't the ideal situation, mr. Scarecrow, but it might actually be for the best. From this last encounter, we can be sure that D.A.R.E.'s a bigger group than we initially thought. Ergo, had we knowledge or the means to find them and launch an offensive, there's no telling what we'd be up against."
"Think about it, we just went against 3 treants today and 2 druids...or somesuch the other time; we were able to emerge victorious from both skirmishes, but would we be as fortunate if we were to fight them all at once? Regretfully, I have to say that I doubt it. Remember, this isn't just like the situation with Wathe, where we have a single mastermind, a single musclehead and a bunch of common people whose abilities were obviously below our own, this time we are against an unknown number of foes who might as well be individually as powerful as each one of us.", says Faust, putting his hand in Ragnrök's shoulder, trying to offer some comfort.
Upon being asked, he confides with Ragnarök, "What you are asking is much more in the realm of divine magic...although...", he pauses, and even ceases to walk for a moment, "...there are couple spells that could be of use in this situation...one of them isn't exactly my specialty and another will be naught but a mere friendly nudge in the right direction. We might be able to talk them into it as they'll allow us to potentially access more information than they consciously know about. And yes, I do imply to mean that I don't think either of the remaining professors is a member of D.A.R.E. And indeed, we definitely should go through her belongings for clues."
Later on the road, as Yngvar starts to play with the horn, he will playfully applaud, "Haha! Very nice, master Yngvar! Those clouds might be a great asset to our strategical advantage on future battles, I had researched a higher form of this spell...even got it prepared, but sadly, it would be useless against beings without a digestive system...sigh...", he finishes, while holding and obsessively eyeing the rod, trying to figure out why he can't figure what it does.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 43(+10 Temp)/48 Monday February 17th, 2014 8:49:05 PM
Toregan chuckles at Ygnvar's display, glad that they have the opportunity to relax. "Unfortunately my ability with spells is limited. I've only been able to commune with nature recently. The spell I used was one of my more powerful ones. Anyways, druids know how to keep themselves hidden in the wilds. It's almost impossible to track them down. The best we can do is try to capture one of them the next time they decide to attack."
DM Kathy Monday February 17th, 2014 11:47:00 PM Yngvar plays with the Horn of Fog all the way back to the Trading Post.
The rest of the group is more interested in discussing strategy. Who or what is D.A.R.E.? Where can they be found? Is finding them even a good idea?
Over the next few days, you are able to talk to all the professors and satisfy yourselves that they, at least, have nothing to do with D.A.R.E. Professor Keels left very few belongings behind, mostly clothing and a couple of reference books. None of it provides any further clues.
After taking several tries at it, your casters are able to identify the rod as a Lesser Rod of Extend.
The professors only spend a couple more days at the Trading Post. They are upset by their colleague's betrayal, and anxious to get back to the Floating City. Luckily, there are no further incidents during the remainder of their visit.
As you often do, you discuss your concerns with Pen. "I'll tell you what I'd like to know," the gnome says. "I'd like to know why the treants are working with these D.A.R.E. people. Treants are supposed to be good creatures, so what are they doing attacking innocent civilians?"
[Everybody take 500 XP for the previous scene, and 2500 XP for this scene. This is the official end of the module; let me know if you have questions. We'll start the new one as soon as you're ready.]
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Tuesday February 18th, 2014 10:37:04 AM I show us at 34850 out of 35000 needed to level.
The rod of extend is useful to Yngvar, as likely to a few others as well. The +1 Goblin-bane warhammer and Headband of Inspired Wisdom +2 are of no use to Yngvar. While he could make use of the Horn of Fog, it would be quite situational.
Yngvar spends a couple of days flirting with Hope, talking to the villagers, discussing building plans for a more permanent residence with the other team members, reviewing the progress on the upgrades to the Outpost's defenses, and working on crafting a headband of intellect. He needs four days to craft it and he already has the materials.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Tuesday February 18th, 2014 5:59:43 PM
(I seem to have missed out on some Xp then for I'm still +3000 xp from next level... )
Back at the post Rag listens to what they have found on the Treants. "Well... I could make good use of that headband... it will further strengthen my abilities in combat. If no one else wants it I'd be happy to wear it."
When speaking to Pen Rag wonders if this good man really wants them to go look for more Treants...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 43(+10 Temp)/48 Tuesday February 18th, 2014 9:39:00 PM Not really feeling well today and its messing with my head. Can't think of anything to post. Posting here to keep up the habit.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Tuesday February 18th, 2014 11:15:55 PM
Not that the rod would be useless for Faust, far from it, but seeing as he focuses on instant-duration spells, it wouldn't be quite as useful for the drow to hold on to it, the Horn is a great strategical asset indeed, especially seeing as anyone can make use of it, question is who would use it better in the overall (for example, the melee guy could quite well make use of it to create some cover for himself, while the casters might protect themselves and/or provide extra battlefield control).
The headband doesn't interest him in the least and the warhammer would make a nice wall decoration, as far as the drow can get a use out of it.
He will, however, create couple scrolls of his own: Comprehend Languages (CL1), Charm Person (CL1), Grease (CL1), Pyrotechnics (CL3) and Web (CL3). The hardest check is 8, so Faust will have no issue whatsoever to make them, the total cost is 375gp (already removed from my sheet). And also commission a Headband of Vast Intelligence with Yngvar; can I choose any skill for it to have or does it have to be an Int skill? Can I choose at all?
If I can choose any skill, I'd like it to be Bluff, if it has to be Int-based then make it Craft (stonemasonry).
He also takes the time to remind his companions that he is now capable of enchanting mastercrafted armor and weapons.
DM Kathy Tuesday February 18th, 2014 11:40:14 PM Yngvar spends some time flirting with Hope, who flirts back. He also looks at the state of construction at the Trading Post.
[My current hypothesis is that Asteron and Smith are collaborating on a building that will offer apartments for rent to people newly arrived at the Trading Post. And maybe to adventurers as well. Just because I want a building called the "Wigglesworth Arms."]
Ragnarök wonders whether Pen really wants the group to look for treants. "It might be worthwhile," Pen says. "They are good creatures; they are intelligent; we should be able to reason with them. Or at least find out why they're siding with D.A.R.E. And, if we can get them to change their minds about that, then D.A.R.E. won't be as much of a threat."
Toregan hangs out and practices archery. [Thank you for posting.]
Faust crafts some scrolls and reminds his companions that he can create other kinds of items now.
[Unless anybody has any other business, I'll start the new module tomorrow.]
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Wednesday February 19th, 2014 11:59:51 AM Assuming we have enough time for crafting, with Faust's assistance. The skill is chosen at time of creation, and can be any skill. I was thinking I could make yours Craft: Underwater Basket Weaving. Yngvar's will be bluff. Yngvar's craft check for the headband, missing fox's cunning is 18, with a spellcraft of +14, taking 10 makes this a snap.
I had this thought that we could call the place Wigglesworth Arms. Don't ask me what a wigglesowrth is, but it had a ring to it. Anyway, I'm thinking we can build it here, with two wings. One is effectively a hostel for visitors, the other apartments for long term residents. Considering that we have lived here for months are still renting rooms out of the tavern. It's another step towards turning the place into a destination.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Wednesday February 19th, 2014 4:46:11 PM "Sounds like a plan Yngvar. I've come to like the place anyhow. So no one objects if I put the headband to use?
Later Rag wonders how they will find the Treants and talks with his friends and Pen: "So Master Pen... Do you also happen to know where we could have a good chance in finding more Treants?"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 43(+10 Temp)/48 Wednesday February 19th, 2014 7:02:31 PM "An interesting name for an inn to be sure. And if treants can be reasoned with, we might have a chance. After all, we managed to broker peace with the kobolds and Freehold. If their as understanding of the situation as everyone else was, we've got a good chance at brokering peace."
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