DM Kathy Wednesday February 19th, 2014 11:44:11 PM
[The crafting rules are currently undergoing their one-billionth revision. But as far as I know, your crafting was successful, although you only had a couple of days. You didn't have enough time to finish the headband.]
Once the professors leave, it is clear that Pen is anxious about the treants. "The Trading Post can't afford to have them as enemies, so I'd like you to find them and talk to them. Find out why they are supporting D.A.R.E., and if possible, make them change their minds. At least try to get them to remain neutral. I'm not sure how many treants live in these jungles, but it's probably quite a few."
But, as Ragnarök points out, you don't know where treants can be found. "I'm not sure where to look," Pen confesses. "The trouble is, we haven't been here that long. Do you know of anyone who has been in this area longer?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Thursday February 20th, 2014 3:34:03 PM Sounds like a good time to go talk with some kobolds.
Yngvar will continue working on his headband during the trip (he can spend 4 hours to get 2 hours towards the crafting, taking 4 days to get one crafting day completed, so in 8 days, assuming they don't stop long enough for him to spend a whole 8, he'll finish his headband).
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 Thursday February 20th, 2014 5:47:36 PM "I agree. Auntie is the only one I can think of who would know that. If thy can't lead us there, they'll be able to tell us where to go at the very least."
Toregan gets his gear packed and prepares to leave, with Velox trailing behind him.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Thursday February 20th, 2014 5:55:42 PM
Rag puts on the headband of Wisdom and immediately feels the improovement as if he would be better able to avoid getting hit.
"Of course! Auntie!" Rag says with a big slile on his face grateful that his friends have such splendid ideas! In fact, Rag had forgotten she would be able to help...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 Thursday February 20th, 2014 5:59:17 PM (Erza, it looks like you missed the 500 XP that we got on Dec 1st. That would put you just over. My current total is 35200 XP, just over the level 7 req. Mind checking my sheet to make sure that I didn't accidentally give myself too much XP?)
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Thursday February 20th, 2014 7:39:13 PM "Indeed, if we have any chance at all, the kobolds are it.", agrees Faust, who also packs his belongings, getting ready to leave.
About that headband....I'll have it with Diplomacy then, should open us some guetto face options until we get a proper party face to join.
DM Kathy Thursday February 20th, 2014 11:14:41 PM
You all easily catch the DM's hint, and realize that a good first step in finding treants is to talk to Auntie's tribe of friendly kobolds. So, you make your preparations and leave the trading post.
Using the same boat you used before, you begin making your way down river. You reach the waystation closest to Auntie's village without incident, and tie up your boat on the quay. Now, of course, you need to find Auntie's village. Before, you had a guide, but now you need to find it for yourselves.
[Some Survival and/or Knowledge checks might be good right about now.]
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 d20=8 ; d20+11=22 ; Friday February 21st, 2014 4:29:34 PM Toregan is correct, I had missed an experience award. I now show that I am over the 7th lvl minimum as well. Kathy okay with us getting the math done before we find the kobolds.
Clambering off the raft, Yngvar looks around the way station, wasn't this the station we had our first run-in with a treant? He couldn't recall off the top of his head.
I think we go that way?...
Survival=8; Know:nature=22
(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=28 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+5=13 ; Saturday February 22nd, 2014 1:01:23 PM
Faust pokes Wolfgang so it wakes up, "Fly up to the sky, you're the eyes, I'm the brain.", he says, while the bird does as told, but not without grumbling noises.
While Faust himself looks around the trees and bushes trying to find clues.
Faust's Knowledge (nature) (+10): 28 Wolfgang's Survival (+5): 13 Wolfgang's Perception (+15): 24 (made from above the tree tops)
I'm not sure about my exp total....need to find a better way to keep track of it...but if memory doesn't fail me, Faust was couple hundred behind Yngvar
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 d20+10=22 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=14 ; Sunday February 23rd, 2014 9:43:00 AM (Did somebody say....... Survival?)
Toregan follows the group off the raft and thinks about the last time they were led this way. "Well I'm glad we don't have to worry about that giant of a crocodile this time around. And I think we went this way actually."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple d20+12=26 ; d20+12=17 ; Sunday February 23rd, 2014 7:12:35 PM
Once back on land Rag too tries to remember how to get to the Kobold settlement (survival 26) While getting their bearings Rag makes sure to keep an eye out for odd vegetation or perhaps some animals that might be hungry... (perception 17)
DM Kathy Sunday February 23rd, 2014 10:04:18 PM Yngvar tries to remember whether this was where you encountered your first treant. It was not; you first encountered treants at the first waystation, which you passed without incident this time.
Toregan and Ragnarök readily remember the way to the village, and Faust thinks to send Wolfgang aloft. Wolfgang makes it known that he would rather be looking for rabbits or tasty field mice, but he does spot the smoke of the kobolds' campfires.
Before you reach the village, you are challenged by kobold sentries, but they recognize your necklaces and allow you to pass. Soon you are once again in the center of the village, which looks just the same as when you left it.
A kobold comes up to greet you eagerly. You vaguely recognize him as one of the kobolds in Ka's group. He speaks in excited Draconic. Highlight to display spoiler: {"You have returned! Ka will be sorry he missed you; he has gone away trading. We trade a lot now; we have wonderful things from the humans."} He shows you his spear, and you can see that it now boasts a steel tip.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Monday February 24th, 2014 4:45:02 PM
Yngvar shrugs his shoulders and steps back from the animal trail he was eyeing. Lead on!
In DraconicMay your hunt be worthy and fruitful! I am Yngvar, I am sorry, but I do not recognize you, though I must admire your spear, long and sharp it is! May you always be able to hold it up when needed! I too miss Ka. It is good to see that the tribe fairs well. As with any race, be careful in all dealings, for not all humans are as friendly as we are. We come seeking audience with Aunty, if she would welcome guests. Yngvar explains to the others what he is saying.
Smile and be friendly, these kobolds have done us a great service, and we owe each other for it. Complement them on their spears. For though kobolds are short in stature, they are proud of their mighty spears, and will eargerly stab them into anything that moves.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Monday February 24th, 2014 6:10:31 PM
The meaning of the Draconic completely passes Rag. Yngvar appears to be at ease. His calm speach is enough for Rag to be equally calm. Not understanding the word of Draconic Rag remain on the background...
(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 24th, 2014 6:40:33 PM
Faust also answers in draconic, "That is indeed one fine spear, looks razor sharp and very well-made, sure to bring its wielder many victories against his oponents!", he says with a wide smile before continuing.
"I'm very glad our mutual agreement is proving beneficial to you folks as it is for us. And indeed, my companion's advice is spot on. But fear not, if any of you got any insecurities or uncertainties, please, do feel free to send a scout to the Trading Post and ask for assistance, we will be glad to do anything in our power to aid you.", he finishes.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 Monday February 24th, 2014 8:01:32 PM
Toregan, also left out of the loop, seems content to glance around the village, observing how they've been doing since the trade agreements were made.
DM Kathy Monday February 24th, 2014 10:11:12 PM Faust and Yngvar compliment the young kobold on his spear, and Yngvar tells him the group wants to speak to Auntie.
Highlight to display spoiler: {"Yes!"} he replies in Draconic. Highlight to display spoiler: {"I'm sure Auntie will want to speak to you, too. I will tell her you have come. Please wait here."}
Not everyone understands his words, but his palms-out "wait here" gesture is clear enough. He dashes off to Auntie's hut. A few minutes later, he comes racing back. Highlight to display spoiler: {"Auntie will see you now,"} he says. Again, not everyone understands him, but his "come-with-me" gesture is pretty clear, so you all follow him to Auntie's.
The hut, so far as you can tell, hasn't changed a single bit. Auntie regards you from her chair with gleaming eyes. "Well, here you are," she says in her perfect Common. "But where is your large friend with the horns?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Tuesday February 25th, 2014 3:30:56 PM His udder calling required he graze in other fields for a few moons.
Yngvar introduces those Auntie has not met before, I see the tribe prospering.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 Tuesday February 25th, 2014 5:55:32 PM
Toregan smiles and shakes his head at Ygnvar's statement. "It is good to see you again Auntie. The tribe seems to be doing well. And what Ygnvar meant to say is that Asteron has decided to stay behind at the Post for the time being. I believe that he is aiding a new member of the Post build an extra inn there."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Tuesday February 25th, 2014 6:20:06 PM
Rag sees the wait here sign and so he does observing how the tribe evolved since they last were here. Then the young kobold returns and makes the follow me sign... and so Rag does.
Inside the hut Rag's pleased common is spoken but still he remains silent. Faust and Yngvar are far better with words and will know how to get Antie totell where the Treants can be found...
(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 25th, 2014 7:31:38 PM "It is good to see you once again, Auntie, glad your tribe is doing well. We actually came here seeking some wise advice."
"But the young...well, didn't get his name, but the young hunter made it sound like you wanted to see us as well?", replies Faust.
DM Kathy Tuesday February 25th, 2014 11:27:20 PM
You greet Auntie and explain that Asteron is still back at the Trading Post. Faust says you need advice, but first wants to know what Auntie wanted to see them about.
She waves a hand. "Nothing in particular," she says. "Just to say that the trade is working out well for us so far, so thank you again for that. Now, what kind of advice are you needing?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Wednesday February 26th, 2014 1:51:41 PM
Yngvar settles back and begins the long process of discussing every day life, tosses in a few anecdotes. After a reasonable time chatting, We have a small issue we hoped you could be of assistance with. It appears that a group of people wishes to protect the land from development. They have twice used treant allies. We would like to talk with the treants and come to an arrangement that benefits all.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Wednesday February 26th, 2014 5:41:47 PM
Rag searches a place in the back allowing Faust and Yngvar discuss the Treant matter. He watches Za as the warrior quietly enters the hut after him. The Monk too whishes they has Asteron still here when Auntie mentions the Taur... he sure would have been very good in chopping treant branches. On the other hand... the spellweavers were pretty powerful last!
His thougts take flight as he allows the discussion to unfold...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 Wednesday February 26th, 2014 7:57:26 PM "The attacks are being ordered by the same group that had tried to win your allegiance back when we first met with the tribe. They were quiet for a time but it seems that they're renewing hostilities with the Post."
Toregan pauses and motions to Ygnvar. "Like Ygnvar says, we want to treat with the treants to see if we can convince them that we aren't the threat the druids say we are. In order to do that, we need to know where they are. We were hoping you could point us in the right direction."
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Wednesday February 26th, 2014 8:39:19 PM "That pretty much sums the situation...we thought that since your kind has been here for way longer than any one of us, if we had any chance of finding as much as a clue of a treant, it would be here with you.", adds Faust to everything that's been said.
DM Kathy Wednesday February 26th, 2014 10:12:16 PM
Auntie listens as you explain the situation. "Talk to the treants?" she says. "Well, you're all polite, respectful boys, so that's in your favor. I don't say it'll be easy, mind. The treants have their own ideas about what is best.
"I don't know where to find treants," she continues. "I don't think anybody in the tribe knows, though I can ask. There is somebody who might know, but she is not a member of our tribe. In fact, she is not a kobold. Trinawii is a dryad. I haven't met her myself, but she has spoken to several kobolds of our tribe, and some of them know where her tree is. It's possible she knows about treants. I can have someone take you to her tree, if you like."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Thursday February 27th, 2014 11:36:56 AM
"A dryad? Can't say I've ever met one before. I hear they can be particular about their grove though." Yngvar thinks about this, "probably best to have some offering for her, a 'we come in peace' kind of thing."
"A guide will be appreciated, we do have a tendency to take scenic routes without one."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Thursday February 27th, 2014 7:10:56 PM
A dryad?! Rag thinks as he tries to remember if he ever heard of anything of such a creatue... looks like we'll be on the move againnt
(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=22 ; Thursday February 27th, 2014 8:46:46 PM "That is indeed as good a chance as we'll get, I suppose."
"But yeah...dryads are an elusive kind...bringing a present sounds good, but what could we bring? Don't think I've ever read anything about what they like or dislike, outside of the obvious 'likes nature, dislikes people who want to cut them', bleh.", says Faust, sticking his tongue out as he finishes his sentence, mocking how little is truly known about dryads.
Knowledge (nature) (+10): 22, trying to remember anything a dryad might enjoy...
DM Kathy Friday February 28th, 2014 1:32:34 AM
You are intrigued by the opportunity to talk to a dryad, and begin discussing how best to approach her. The idea of bringing a gift has merit, but what sort of thing would a dryad like? You aren't sure, and neither is Auntie.
"I suppose she'll like the same kinds of things trees like," Auntie says musingly. "Fresh air, sunlight, clear water, rich soil. Not really the kinds of things you can wrap with a bow, though I suppose you could bring her some water. Give me an hour or so to arrange a guide for you," she adds, giving you a wave that is clearly a dismissal.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Friday February 28th, 2014 11:38:22 AM Fertilizer? We could bring her a few bags of dino doo...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 Saturday March 1st, 2014 2:09:41 PM And i was doing so well up till now. Sorry about that. I had a test Friday and was focusing on studying for it.
"I'm not sure if that's a bad idea or a good one actually. Lets go ahead and try it. That is assuming that we find any on the trip there. Water would probably be good as an indicator that we're not hostile."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Sunday March 2nd, 2014 6:56:03 PM
"Should each of us bring something? " Rag asks wondering if the dryad will be easily convinced..., "Soil and water are easy to bring but how can you captuee the air or worse... how can you capture the sunligtht!?"
(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 March 2nd, 2014 9:53:22 PM "It sure is though...just hope she's not literally half plant and half human, otherwise half of her will hate the presents while the other half will like, ending up with an all around indifference to them...", muses aloud Faust.
"Don't think we can capture those, mr. Scarecrow, we can create time-finite simulacra of such effects, but they last for some hours at best, hardly a worthy present for a creature bound to outlive us all...I suppose I could enchant something she fancies with continual flame, like my ring, it's one of the few perpetual effects when weaving the arcane threads of the Wold!"
"Might scare her a bit, but it doesn't truly burn while it still keeps you warm...if she actually feels cold to begin with, that is, otherwise, as pointless as a lighty leaf.", he says, revealing and then putting away his flaming ring, then taking a random leaf on the ground and making it emit light like a torch for a bit before dissing it on the ground.
DM Kathy Sunday March 2nd, 2014 10:10:21 PM
You discuss various ideas for presents for a dryad. Perhaps some nice manure? Soil? Water?
You still aren't sure when a kobold hesitantly approaches your group. It's difficult to tell kobold ages, but this one seems older than Ka and his young warriors (although younger than Auntie, of course). And, though thin like all kobolds, this one isn't as thin as many others. Another kobold might actually think of this one as...plump.
And when she speaks, hesitantly, you relize that she is female. "I pardon me. You are outland warriors. I am Kk'Ssyr. Auntie says take you Trinawii tree. You come now, yes?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Monday March 3rd, 2014 5:08:24 PM
Yngvar will let someone else decide on an appropriate gift for the dryad.
I see you Kk'Ssyr. Your help, we appreciate greatly! You do your tribe a service! This dryad, her name is Trinawii?
Continual flame is an interesting idea.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Monday March 3rd, 2014 6:29:14 PM
Rag nods to Kk'Ssyr in gratitude for her help...
"Thank you for your help Lady Kk'Ssyr... I take it you have spoken to Trinawii before? Would you happen to know if there is anythin Trinawii whishes for? Something perhaps we could help her with"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 Monday March 3rd, 2014 8:48:02 PM
Toregan gives Kk'Ssyr a small nod of his head and smile. "Thank you for your aid."
Turning to the other, Toregan nods his head at Fausts sugesstion. "That seems like a good idea. At the very least you can offer to do it."
DM Kathy Monday March 3rd, 2014 10:19:34 PM
Kk'Ssyr listens alertly through your questions. "Trinawii is...aesschyt" (She uses the Draconic word for "dryad."), she replies to Yngvar. "Tree-lady," she adds.
"I speak Trinawii, yes. Long ago, when I am young kobold," she replies to Ragnarök. "Wish for? I...no. I do not know." She spends a moment in thought before adding, "When she speak to me, she likes my--" she gestures a crown or circlet on her head--"my flowers. I make a circle of flowers and she say she likes that."
She smiles around at you. "We go now? Or tomorrow?"
(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 March 3rd, 2014 10:53:47 PM
Noticing her slight struggle in communication, Faust replies in draconic: <<"Couple of us can understand draconic, so feel free to speak it if there's something you don't know how to say in our language; as long as it's not a sudden 'watch out' warning of some sort, we can translate to the others just fine.">>
[b]"But she fancied your flower crown, eh? Seems like dryads do nourish the sentiment of ownership or awe in another's craftsmanship, good news indeed.", he says, while rolling in his head how the group could make a decent looking flower-themed gift.
"I say we should bring her couple flower accessories, she might appreciate it. Continual flame isn't off the table just yet, though, but on request will be better as I don't think a half-tree gal would be overflowing in welcoming desires to see a group of strangers marching in her direction while holding something that seems to be the single deadliest thing in the Wold to her."
<<"Can you lead us to some place we'd be able to find flowers as pretty as the ones that adorn your head?">>, he asks Kk'Ssyr.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Tuesday March 4th, 2014 12:17:26 PM Kinda wishing we had a tree-huger, I mean druid, with us. Maybe some ceramics. Environmentally friendly, not from a tree, useful.
Let's leave in the morning, we can use today to prepare ourselves.
Was a level increase authorized?
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Tuesday March 4th, 2014 6:10:34 PM "Great! Looks like our Dryad fancies flowers! But rather than crafting something that will dissapear in a few days we might be able to find sole wild flowers and plant them at the Dryad's tree? "
DM Kathy Tuesday March 4th, 2014 10:19:43 PM Faust tells Kk'Ssyr that she can communicate in Draconic, if she prefers. "Thank you," she says, "but I practice. Auntie say, all who speak Common must practice, for trade with outside. I must practice. Also, I know where is Trinawii tree. I do both."
Faust then asks about finding flowers. Kk'Ssyr shakes her head. "It is many years ago," she says. "Flowers grow where they grow. I do not know, now."
Yngvar proposes leaving in the morning.
[OOC: Yes; my mistake. If you hit 7th level, go ahead and level your character. If not, I'm sure you will soon. :) ]
Ragnarök suggests transplanting a few flowers rather than picking them. Kk'Ssyr nods agreement. "Trinawii maybe like that," she agrees.
[Does the rest of the group also want to wait until morning?]
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 22 -- HP 48/48 Wednesday March 5th, 2014 5:56:37 PM
Toregan nods in agreement with Rag. "That does sound like a better idea than picking them. I also agree with Ygnvar. We could spend today looking for flowers and tomorrow we can focus on getting to Trinawii."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Wednesday March 5th, 2014 6:28:00 PM
Rag nods in agreement to Toregan's and Yngvar's suggestion.
"Some sleep and time to find the right flowers perhaps is better than to rush out into the jungle again... "
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Wednesday March 5th, 2014 10:26:29 PM "Yes, going tomorrow is good for me. Today, we hunt flowers, I'd like to avoid ending up in the wrong side of Trinawii if at all possible, not only other fairies can be incredibly annoying and mischievous if you rub them wrong, but also she might very well be our one and only chance.", adds Faust to all that's been said.
DM Kathy Wednesday March 5th, 2014 10:29:23 PM
Kk'Ssyr nods at your decision. "We leave tomorrow," she says. "You camp? You sleep in village?"
Camping proves to be the better option; pretty much everything in the kobold village is sized for Small creatures and is a little cramped for you. (Though, admittedly, not as bad now that Asteron is not with you.)
Looking near the village, you are able to find some flowers growing, and also some bushes and shrubs with interesting leaves, if that is your preference. The next morning, Kk'Ssyr meets you, ready to depart.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Thursday March 6th, 2014 11:30:16 AM sigh, another lost posting...
He hadn't had an opportunity to open the package before leaving the Trading Post, they really needed a better name. Pulling it from his haversack, he found himself a seat under a tree, and tore open the package.
Dear Sir Hefnd,
We have received and confirmed the report of your actions in capturing the criminal Wathe, as well as his remanding to the government of Wardd's Freehold.
In keeping with the tenants of Pantheon, your application and qualifications have been reviewed. By accepting a charter within the church you agree to abide by...
Peering into the package, he shakes it over his lap as a small patch falls out. Holding it up he admires the star and gavel design. Well, now it's official.
Prc: Justicar
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Thursday March 6th, 2014 7:07:46 PM
(Great choice Yngvar! Have fun with the Prc!)
The next morning Rag gets up early to meditate and prepare for another fieldtrip... the flowers are watered and prepared.
"Time to go?
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Thursday March 6th, 2014 7:38:48 PM
Faust picks some of the prettiest looking flowers and interesting looking bushes, taking care to be able to later replant them near the dryad.
As Yngvar holds the star up, Faust comes over to congratulate him, "Congratulations, master Hefnd, it is well-deserved!"
I'm assuming that picking the plants and whatnot is Knowledge (nature), I'll be taking 10 on these...(totaling 20)
Good choice on PrC! Personally, I'm thinking on going Monstrologer (if I can get a mentioned possible exception and being able to apply the class to dinosaurs), but that's still quite a long ways away...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 51/51 Thursday March 6th, 2014 8:06:34 PM
Toregan gathers a variety of flowers, and decides to not bother the other flora. "I think these should make good peace offerings to her. Hopefully she'll be willing to help us."
DM Kathy Friday March 7th, 2014 12:46:02 AM
You collect some flowers for Trinawii, digging up most of them so they can be re-planted.
Kk'Ssyr meets you bright and early the next day. "Time to go," she agrees with Ragnarök. And off you go.
She sets a moderate pace, one you can easily keep up with. She leads you on slender paths through the undergrowth. Some, especially those nearer the village, seem to be paths the kobolds themselves use; you can see numerous kobold footprints on them. Later, you move onto rougher game trails, which are difficult to follow, and in some cases difficult even to discern. It is warm here in the jungle, and the insects are numerous.
About midday, Kk'Ssyr motions you to silence and leads you over a small rise. In a little dell below is a tall, beautiful cedar tree. "This Trinawii tree," Kk'Ssyr whispers.
Hp: 46/46 AC:(Shield 21)17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed d100=65 ; Saturday March 8th, 2014 5:18:12 AM
I've been reading, very interesting. I'm anxious to return :)
Yeshua (Ken) and Truman Saturday March 8th, 2014 10:22:09 AM
Checking in and ready to intro PC... Also updated skills for companion based upon info from Cayzle
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Sunday March 9th, 2014 7:04:05 PM
Rag holds one of the flower plants up in front of Trinawee... then he makes a step forward, places the flowers in front of Trinawee and steps back.
Quietly he watches the others and waits to see what will happen.
"Perhaps our friend Kk'Ssyr can introduce us?" Rag whispers...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 51/51 Sunday March 9th, 2014 7:37:59 PM Splitting headaches since Thursday. Not thinking well. Might have to go see a doctor about it at this rate. I'll keep you posted if I end up having to miss a few days. Also, welcome Ken and welcome back Marty!
Toregan trudges through the undergrowth, managing to keep sight of Kk'Ssyr as she leads them to the dryad. When she shows them Trinawii's tree he approaches it and speaks out in Sylvan. "Greetings Trinawii. We have come to discuss our place in this forest and hope that you can aid us in settling here peacefully."
DM Kathy Sunday March 9th, 2014 10:51:31 PM
The group from the Trading Post approaches the tree, Kk'Ssyr hesitantly leading the way. Za'Reed is with them, though he has been uncharacteristically quiet for this first part of the journey.
Ragnarök places some of the flowers in front of the tree and steps back. Nothing happens. He asks Kk'Ssyr to introduce the group, and the kobold woman fidgets a little. "Trinawii come when she want to come," she explains.
Toregan addresses the tree in Sylvan. He is eloquent, but nothing happens. So far.
Yeshua, Highlight to display spoiler: {you see that the group is three humans and two drow, not one drow as you had previously thought. There is a kobold with them, who seems to be a guide. They seem to be trying to talk to the dryad, but so far, she hasn't made an appearance.} If you decide to approach the group, remember to include a character description.
(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 March 9th, 2014 11:45:20 PM
Faust looks fascinated and surprised as Toregan speaks sylvian, not understanding a single word that comes from his mouth, asking him to teach him the language once they have a chance.
After the anticlimactic first contact, he says, "I suppose fairies can be moody and whimsical...not to mention her notion of time is most probably wildly different from our own, this might take a while..."
Hp: 46/46 AC:(Shield 21)17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Monday March 10th, 2014 1:45:09 AM
Knowing nothing about faries Za keeps looking from the tree, flowers and woman.
feels time different? Hows that work...
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Monday March 10th, 2014 3:35:06 PM
Yngvar settles down with his back to a rock and just waits, he had a feeling that patience would be important. He takes the time to observe his surroundings and consider the dell, trying to see it as the dryad would see it, both home and prison.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Monday March 10th, 2014 7:02:17 PM
Rag too thinks the dryad will only come forward when she decides to... He assumes the lotus and quietly meditates hoping everyone will remain quiet...
DM Kathy Monday March 10th, 2014 10:57:17 PM
[I'm not sure Ken understood he could start posting, so I'm going to give him a little more time.]
Hp: 46/46 AC:(Shield 21)17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Tuesday March 11th, 2014 3:20:05 AM
Watching Scarecrow get into a meditation position Za claps his mouth shut and finds a spot to stretch out, leaning back against a rock, watching the dell as Yngvar is doing. Figure if his companions think patience and silence is the way to go, then it probably is.
For now at least.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 51/51 Tuesday March 11th, 2014 6:17:16 PM
Toregan sighs and steps away from the tree, turning back to the group. "Yes, and I think that we should at least give her a chance to respond. I've never interacted with a dryad before, and because of their link to trees their sense of time may be different than ours."
Toregan then sits down by one of the trees in the dell and rests while he waits for the dryad to reveal herself.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Tuesday March 11th, 2014 7:18:17 PM
Rag patiently waits for the dryad to appear... he's curious how she will look or ho she will appear. She'll probably have twigs 'n branches up her hair and a hint of a smile appears around the Monk's eyes as he visions her in front of him...
(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 March 11th, 2014 8:43:59 PM
Faust shrugs at the others silently, as he cleans a small space on the ground for him to sit as he waits.
Yeshua (Ken) and Truman d20+17=24 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=13 ; Tuesday March 11th, 2014 9:31:58 PM
Near the edge of a clearing sits a young 1/2-elf dressed in an odd type of armor, one made of pieces of rhino hide. He carries a shortbow, but interestingly enough he carries no other weapons. His hair is blond, but he has a beard that's made of orange and black hair... His hands look rough, and they are so toughened that his fingers look almost like claws. To his left is a young tiger, albeit almost 200 lbs of pure muscle but young nonetheless.
He too appears waiting for something, likely the dryad and as the group nears him, he stands up, nods at his companion and looks at the party. He remains near the edge of the woods while the tiger moves into the underbrush and disappears from sight...
He peers at each person in the party, appearing to gauge the potential threat or appearance of anger... Then to no one in particular, he says, "I'm Yeshua son of Thar, and what's your business in this grove? Are you here to see the dryad and if so, I mean you no harm." Obviously he's a 1/2 elf of little words...
Yeshua Perc = 24; Truman Stealth = 24 Truman Perc = 13
DM Kathy Tuesday March 11th, 2014 10:12:59 PM
Hearing no response from the dryad, you resign yourselves to a bit of a wait. After all, there's no telling whether dryads measure time as you do.
It isn't until he speaks that you notice the man at the edge of the clearing. He has a tiger with him, and he asks you your business.
Kk'Ssyr lets out a startled "eep!" and moves to put the dryad's tree between herself and the tiger.
Hp: 46/46 AC:(Shield 21)17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Tuesday March 11th, 2014 10:22:27 PM Is this your grove? If so, I must say a better gathering or meditation spot; there is none. A smile creeps onto his face, staring at his ring as he twists it around his finger. When the Dryad graces us with her presence our business will be revealed.
Za springs up from his reclining rock with ease, landing softly standing to face the half-elf. He makes a quick glance from the base of the tree, around the area, then back to Yeshua.
You didn't bring her flowers?
Shaking his head at Yeshua, then finally looking to Kk'Ssyr briefly, changing his mind. That'll never work He shifts his gaze from a smile to a "serious knowing" look at the party member who placed the flowers,
Should we tell him Scarecrow?
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Wednesday March 12th, 2014 1:34:34 AM
Yngvar quirked an eyebrow, someone else interested in the dryad at the same time... hmm.
In Dracnic "Worry not, Kk'Ssyr. We'll keep an eye on the tiger. Sit, and tell me how you came to know a dryad." Yngvar pats a moss covered rock next to him.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Wednesday March 12th, 2014 6:34:36 PM
Rag opens his eyes as he is disturbed in his meditation. First thing he sees is quite a large Tiger... The Monk stands up and eyeballs the stranger dressed in hides. Could this be yet another D.A.R.E. member??
"Greatings Master Yeshua... too often have been been misleaded by D.A.R.E. ... once too often... so forgive our sceptisism about your presence here. It will be good to hear about the yourney that brought you here..."
Rag stands unarmed before Yeshua... he carries no weapons... no armor...
(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+9=19 ; Wednesday March 12th, 2014 7:55:01 PM "Indeed we are here to see the dryad, I assume that's your intent here as well...?", says Faust as he stands up.
"But do tell your tale, do you live in the woods? Are you here by yourself...I mean, other than your young friend?", he finishes in a calm manner, but also clearly cautious, as he looks around for any sort of disturbance.
Faust's Perception (+9): 19
Yeshua (Ken) and Truman Wednesday March 12th, 2014 9:04:01 PM
Yeshua relaxes as the new group appears friendly, and he makes a gesture and his tiger reappears from another part of the clearing. It pads over, sniffs at the party and then relaxes near his feet...
"No, I'm sorry I didn't bring flowers to the dryad, but she seemed very nice to talk to. Truman and I have been traveling through the woods, and encountered her. She didn't have a lot to say but this seemed like a good spot to relax and spend the night. We woke up a bit ago and then saw you coming. Where are you headed and it seems you have business with her?"
He shares their story, and it can be summarized as, "Yeshua is the son of That ail Baerer, a retired elven ranger/cleric from Blackbird Lake, and his human bride, Helena. The two retired at Ust Delmah, and Yeshua spent his childhood playing in the forests and trees of the surrounding wild lands. His father had traveled to many differently planes and lands in his adventuring years, so Yeshua inherited both his love for traveling and being a ranger/scout.
In one of his travels a few years ago, he was ambushed by a group of viscous orcs. Though he managed to kill most of them, he was eventually overrun and severely injured. He continued to fight, thinking that he would fight to his last breath, but a tiger cub appeared from the nearby brush and fought to aid Yeshua. Once the orcs were slain, the cub, later named Truman, watched over Yeshua until he managed to heal himself. He eventually learned that this tiger cub's mother and father had also been slain by the band of orcs, so Truman had no where else to go. Both were apart from their parents, and this shared experience bonded them together, and since then, the two have been inseparable. In a way, they've bonded even stronger than a ranger and companion would normally be. "
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 51/51 Wednesday March 12th, 2014 9:50:48 PM
Posting from phone, can't type well. Not sure when I'll have acess to a computer. Ill post again if I get to one before Kathy posts
DM Kathy Wednesday March 12th, 2014 10:28:18 PM
Truman the tiger wanders over to sniff at the party. Most of the party, nature-focused themselves, take it in stride. However, Kk'Ssyr, their kobold guide is much more jittery and clearly doesn't want the tiger that close to her.
"Shoo!" she says, now hiding behind Ragnarök. "Shoo! Go away!"
The dryad has yet to make an appearance, but the group is busy getting acquainted...
[I want to give you at least another day of role-playing introductions and explanations, and then we can move forward. :) ]
Hp: 46/46 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Thursday March 13th, 2014 3:48:16 AM
Shrugging his shoulders as Rag doesn't play along with his joke, he shouldn't have disturbed the man's meditation and being distracted by the Tiger. Za returns the tigers gaze with a look of curiosity and respect. As a cub it had managed to help a lone, wounded, hunter kill a band of orcs. It's abilities could only have improved along side the elf, making the two bond as brothers for sure.
Za Dar'Fien Reed; also the son of accomplished parents. Wandering the wood, tracking down faries to make a name for myself outside of their Wold wide shadows.
His smile shows teeth as white as his braided hair. A large sword and bow are strapped to his back while two kukri can be seen sheathed and tied to a thick dark brown belt, matching his boots, that doesn't seem needed to hold his dark green pants up. A matching tunic with a yellow-gold embroidery of a "Z" set atop a triangle on the left side of his chest. His skin has a bluish tint, but various marks across any exposed remain as black as the night itself. Most of these being thin lines, or circles, are obviously scars from past injuries.
He reaches for the sack that hangs from his belt on his left side. Loosening the middle section, slipping two fingers barely out of sight and snatches up a leather bound book held closed by a thick hide strap wrapped around several times.
Unwrapping to open the book he nods his head to the half-elf; How to catch a farie. Written in dwarven, but it really is a must read if your tracking down dryads! Letting out a cheerful laugh as he sets down facing the tree, he begins to read his book. Starting from a page the hide strip had served as a marker for.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Thursday March 13th, 2014 12:44:53 PM "You spoke to the dryad? That is good fortune indeed."
Answering your question, for now, we were headed here, to speak with the dryad. Making a long story short, we seek her aid in convincing treants to stop trying to murder us. Name's Faust Havler of the Tavir'e drow house, by the by.", says Faust, rather playfully as if he were making the situation up.
It's perfectly possible to notice that the drow is an adventurer, but most probably not a combatant. He carries a light crossbow and a beautiful looking rapier, but no armor; instead, he sports a leather long coat, which looks like an old wizard robe repurposed for a more practical form.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Thursday March 13th, 2014 7:12:59 PM
Rag stands quiet as everyone gets introduced keeping an eye out on the Trinawee tree.
"Fear not Kk'Ssyr... they appear to be friendly. No harm will come to you. I will personally see to this.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Thursday March 13th, 2014 7:51:45 PM shoo kitty, lest i find myself with a new rug.
Yngvar turns to Faust, I suppose you think this one is a trustworthy fellow that should join our merry band?
Yeshua (Ken) and Truman Thursday March 13th, 2014 9:23:24 PM
Truman snorts at the kobold and gives what could be a smile but of course his fangs make it scary anyway... Yeshua laughs and says, "Don't be afraid of my brother. As long as you're friendly, he means no harm.... In fact, he has a sense of humor that's rarely found in predators..."
He smiles and nods at each of the members as they introduce themselves, and returning to a more serious subject, he replies, "Well, I have no objections to joining you, as neither Truman nor I have much going on right now. I have nothing against the fey folk though and like to keep on good terms with fairies and dryads and the like... Could you tell me why these treants are trying to kill you? What's their motive and why you specifically?"
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Thursday March 13th, 2014 10:10:12 PM "I don't know if he's trustworthy, but he did introduce himself, etiquette dictates I do the same."
"Also, he shows no sign of wanting to leave, so he'd find out why we are here eventually, hiding our immediate intentions looked like a tedious and pointless exercise of futility. And assuming he's not with our enemies, I'll take the chance of having one more of them nature people on our side as opposed to against us, it's not always we find a stray that doesn't want us 'out of their forest'.", shrugs Faust, mockingly as always, especially on the last bit.
DM Kathy Friday March 14th, 2014 1:02:11 AM
You exchange introductions, and begin to discuss your mission with Yeshua.
The conversation appears to have interested the dryad. Or maybe it was the flowers. Or maybe Za'Reed's book is working. At any rate, she appears. You do not see her step out of her tree; one minute she is not there, the next minute she is. She keeps one hand on the trunk as she speaks with you.
"Hello, little one," she says to Kk'Ssyr in Common.
"Hello, Yeshua," she says, still in Common. "Still here, I see."
She addresses Toregan in Sylvan, "Greetings, archer. What was it you wanted to discuss?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Friday March 14th, 2014 2:10:22 PM
Yngvar stands and brushes his pants off. He nods and bows to Trinawee, in Sylvan, Greetings and salutations, I am Yngvar Hefnd, of the Cthonia Trading Post.
Hp: 46/46 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Friday March 14th, 2014 4:57:00 PM
Looking up from the book as he hears an unfamiliar voice, Za lays eyes on the dryad. The creature beautiful in its own right clutching its tree home/prison.
I wonder how they view their lives, connected to a single tree and the area around. Do they stand proud and happy to be confined to the space for their entire lives? Or is it something that they admit themselves to stoically; proudly giving their lives to the forest protecting the tree?
As his mind begins racing in silence he slowly closes the book and places it back into his sack, not bothering to wrap it or mark his place, he also brushes off the dirt from his bottom and legs as he begins to address the dryad in Sylvan;
Well met Guardian Trinawee, he gives a low bow, hoping such is respectable, as well as speaking in sylvan; I'm Za Dar'Fien Reed. also a guardian or protecter; as the others, from Cthonia Trading Post.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 51/51 Friday March 14th, 2014 6:42:42 PM I am very sorry about my posting this week, especially since I missed out on character introductions with Ken. Its been a hectic week for me and I've been running around a lot with no access to internet. Everything should be good onmy side for the awhile, so I'll be posting much more consistently.
Toregan steps forward and give Trinawee a bow. "I thank you for giving us an audience. I am Toregan Dondarin, another who protects the Trading Post with me esteemed companions. Our group hails from a trading post atop one of the plateaus that exist in the northern region of this great forest. We have been targeted by a group of druids who call themselves D.A.R.E. They have been destroying our waystations along the river, and have recently tried to kill the members of this party with the aid of treants. We wish to speak with the treants in hopes of forming a truce, or at the very least convince them not to attack us. We do not know where the treants are, and as such we come to request your aid in finding the treants so we may treat with them."
Yeshua (Ken) and Truman d100=64 Friday March 14th, 2014 8:41:25 PM
To the dryad, Yeshua and Truman both nod their heads respectfully... "Ma'am, thank you for again granting us your time and allowing my sibling and I to remain in this glen, we are truly honored. (Pause) Yes, we are still here, as these visitors seem to be in need of our assistance, and we have nothing else urgent going on right now... Thank you for allowing Truman and I to remain in this glen" says Yeshua.
To Toregon, he replies, "Can you tell us about these druids and why they'd target your post? Do you know their overall strategy and what about their numbers and headquarters?"
(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 March 16th, 2014 9:02:40 AM
Faust looks rather befuddled as nearly everyone seems to know sylvian but himself, who tends to walk and talk as a "great scholar of great accomplishments", even though he has none.
Once he recovers his train of thought, he bows answers to the dryad: "Yes, well, charmed to meet you, ms. Trinawee, I am Faust Havler, of the Tavir'e drow house. We come here seeking your aid and wisdom, and have brought you couple flowers as presents in a display of good faith."
"I apologize in advance if you find it to be of ill intent or plainly distasteful, none of us know much about your kind, so pardon any offenses, I guarantee they're all but intended."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Sunday March 16th, 2014 7:12:36 PM
Rag is surprised as the Dryad makes her entry... he opens his mouth to speak but Yngvar and Za beat him to it. He listens and the again opens his mouth to say something, only this time Toregan and this new dude kick in first... realising he begins to look like a fish on dry land he listens to what Faust has to say last...
By now, all has been said so Rag remains quiet, paying his respect to Trinawee by making a little bow of his head.
DM Kathy Sunday March 16th, 2014 10:32:12 PM
When the dryad appears, Yngvar and Za'Reed greet her in Sylvan while Ragnarök looks on.
Toregan explains about D.A.R.E. and asks Trinawii where treants might be found.
Yeshua and Faust greet Trinawii in common; Yeshua is also curious about the group's history with D.A.R.E.
Trinawii replies in Common, perhaps realizing that not everyone here speaks Sylvan. "You want to find treants?" she asks hesitantly. She seems just to be making sure that she understands you correctly. "You want to find treants and make peace with them?"
When you assure her that, yes, this is indeed what you want, she looks undecided for a moment. Then:
"Yes," she says. "I know where the treants are, and I will tell you how to get there. But if I do this, you have to do something for me. You have to ask the treants what became of my little sister."
She explains, "Mywhyrr is not really my sister, of course; dryads don't have sisters. But her tree was just over that rise," she points westward, "and we used to visit each other often. Then one day I went to visit Mywhyrr and she wasn't there. She was gone, and her tree was gone. There was no trace of her tree--no stump, or roots, or anything--just churned-up ground."
"Treants are the only ones I know of who could move a tree like that. They are tree-herders, and they can cause a tree to uproot itself and move--slowly, but it moves. But why would they do that? Why move a dryad's tree from its safe place, making the dryad go along with it? This is what I wish you to ask of the treants. Promise to do this, and I will tell you where they are."
Yeshua (Ken) and Truman Monday March 17th, 2014 9:53:08 AM
Yeshua frowns when he hears the story of Mywhyrr and says with sincerity, "I'm sorry to hear that she disappeared, and that's got to hard on you, especially since you have no information on where she went or what happened with her. I can't speak for my new companions, but my brother Truman and I will try to find out where she went. (Pause) Can you tell me how long ago this happened, and did you see any traces or tracks in the surrounding area, maybe disturbed branches of nearby trees, etc?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Monday March 17th, 2014 11:50:04 AM
Yngvar winked at Ragnorak and made a small gesture with one hand... your turn.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 51/51 Monday March 17th, 2014 7:07:25 PM "In exchange for your aid Trinawii, I will gladly ask the treants what became of your sister." His expression darkens as he continues. "Personally, I have my doubts that the treants are behind this though, and if they are I would think that they are only proxies of D.A.R.E. The treants wouldn't gain anything from having a dryad near them, but the druids certainly might." Toregan
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Monday March 17th, 2014 7:35:31 PM "It will be an honour to finding news about your little sister. We hope that these wild flowers will lighthen your days while waiting for news... Rag says and smiles at Yngvar.
"Would you know how D.A.R.E. could have persuaded the Treants to openly attack us? What do they want most that the druids could offer them.. or perhaps could have stolen from them..."
DM Kathy Monday March 17th, 2014 10:24:26 PM
You sympathize with Trinawii's plight, and some of you have questions for her.
Yeshua asks how long ago Mywhyrr disappeared, and whether there were any signs of what had happened. Trinawii thinks about it for a moment. "I do not know how your kind measures time," she says at last. "Before winter, before summer, after winter." She shakes her leafy head at the next question. "I do not track as a hunter. I do not know."
Toregan expresses his doubts that Mywhyrr's disappearance was solely the treants' doing, and Ragnarök asks what D.A.R.E. may have done to entice the treants to their side. "I do not know," she says. "Treants' needs are simple, I believe. Water, soil, sunlight. Air. The same for the trees they tend. Balance and good health. Forgive me, but in my experience your kind cannot offer these things." She smiles. "Though I do appreciate the gift of flowers. It was well-thought. Please help me to plant them before they die."
(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 March 17th, 2014 10:27:45 PM "Not only that, ms. Trinawee, but if you have any further information on what treants might enjoy, care for, hold dear or really, anything that may aid us in understanding how they think, it would be all the most precious. Otherwise, even if we speak their tongue, we might be unable to truly have a conversation as our views of life and the world are likely quite far apart."
"To say nothing of how D.A.R.E. should already have painted us as merciless woodsmen who want nothing but burn the whole jungle down to make way for a massive cobblestone-paved city, which couldn't be further away from the truth.", says Faust, as he gets ready to replant the saplings near Trinawee, should she allow and enjoy the gesture.
I'm once again assuming it'd be a Knowledge (nature) roll for that, so I'll be taking a 10 for it.
Yeshua (Ken) and Truman Tuesday March 18th, 2014 8:54:08 AM
Yeshua nods and asks her if she'd point out where her dear sister was originally rooted... This will at least help him get started on tracking where she could have went...
He nods at Faust's wise questions, wanting to know more about these treants and their potential motivations...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 51/51 Tuesday March 18th, 2014 6:05:57 PM "I'll help you with them." Toregan helps collect the flowers and helps replant them.
[b]"Faust is probably right." Toregan says as he works with the flowers. "D.A.R.E. most likely convinced the treants that we are going to end up completely destroying the forest. Our best chance is probably to convince them that we don't plan on expanding much, since it really won't be that popular a trade route with all the dangers that live along it. We've only got one small town and a trading post in the entirety of the forest, and I doubt that any other settlements will manage to start up.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Tuesday March 18th, 2014 7:42:31 PM
Rag too agrees with Fausts idea on why the treants attacked them. Before heading out, the Monk aids to plant the flowers they brought.
DM Kathy Tuesday March 18th, 2014 10:22:42 PM Faust, Toregan and Ragnarök all assist in planting new flowers around Trinawii's tree. She sits on the ground nearby, watching you and smiling.
During the planting, Kk'Ssyr approaches you, still keeping a wary eye on Truman. "Trinawii talk to you," she says, "and now you go to treants. I go back to village; tell Auntie. Highlight to display spoiler: {May all the spirits guide you}," she adds in Draconic.
Faust asks what might motivate the treants, but Trinawii doesn't know. "They care for the trees, and the wild places. This is all that I know," she says.
Faust and Toregan float a theory that, rather than bribing the treants, D.A.R.E. probably convinced them that the Trading Post and town were a threat. Yeshua concurs, and really, it's as good a theory as any.
At Yeshua's request, Trinawii leads you over the small rise and into a lush grove of trees. She points to an empty spot in the middle of the grove. "This is where Mywhyrr's tree was," she says.
You look around, but it's been over a year. Any signs that may have been left have long since been erased by rain and wind and the passage of animals.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Wednesday March 19th, 2014 12:49:52 AM
While the others negotiated with the dryad, Yngvar wandered about the glen, admiring the natural setting. You know, nature magic has always been studied as having a divine source. And yet arcane magic is also of the world. I can see a connection between the life in this glen, and the harmony of that life.
Pulling out a notebook, Yngvar starts making some notations this bears further consideration.
It's obvious that he has become pre-occupied and forgotten why they were there in the first place.
Yeshua (Ken) AC 20 and Truman AC 20; Joint hp pool 82/82 d20+9=15 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+19=25 d20+12=27 Wednesday March 19th, 2014 2:10:40 PM
Yeshua and Truman look around the area, unsure of what to do next since they can't find any tracks? (OOC - Kathy, did I read that correctly, that we couldn't find any? I can roll if needed if I misread your DM post... Also, is this considered "Jungle" or "Forest" terrain?)
He ponders the idea for a moment and then considers how best to find out what direction it might have went... (Know Nature Yeshua = 15; Know Nature Truman = 6'; Survival Yeshua = 35; Perception Yeshua = 25; Perception Truman = 27)
He also asks his friends, "Could there be residues of arcane or divine magic here, and can any of you check for that? If there aren't any tracks, then it'll be hard for my brother and I to figure out where to go next... Do you all have any suggestions as I'm running out of ideas..."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Wednesday March 19th, 2014 6:27:10 PM
[b]"If only we could understand the languages of trees or animals... I'm sure we would learn a lot from them... They care for water, sunlight, soil... that doesn't narrow down the possibilities out here in the Wild...
Completely puzzled as to how to find the Treants Rag falls silent and considers all that has been said in the past few days.
Hp: 46/46 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Wednesday March 19th, 2014 7:29:10 PM he said she would tell us how to get to the treants at least, if no tracks or anything that might lead US to her sister, then talking to the treants is the best course.
Za keeps looking about, looking for anyclues, but he knows there's no chance for tracks from that long ago, many seasons have passed.
He shakes his head at the hunter, its been to long. I know i couldnt find any. the drow looks to his kin for conformatio, the two drow dealing with the arcane.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 51/51 Wednesday March 19th, 2014 8:51:12 PM
Toregan give the area a cursory search, not really expecting to find any signs of the abduction. "If I was more in tune with the forces of nature surrounding this place I might've been able to coax some answers out of the plants that live here, but my power is not strong enough to do so. Meeting with the treants seems to be the only course of action to find her."
DM Kathy Wednesday March 19th, 2014 10:22:51 PM
Once in the grove, Yngvar soon becomes distracted by new theories of magical power, and tunes out for a bit.
Yeshua and Truman take a look around, but after a year, there is no forest sign that can tell what happened to Mywhyrr. He and Ragnarök are puzzled how to proceed, having apparently forgotten the start of the conversation. :)
Za'Reed soon reminds them that Trinawii offered to tell you how to find the treants, if you will ask the Treants about Mywhyrr. Toregan agrees that this is probably your best course of action at this point.
So, Trinawii explains to you how to find the treants. It takes a little time; her understanding of what the jungle looks like is different from yours, and you find that you have to clarify many of the instructions she gives you. At last, however, you think you have a pretty good idea how to find the treants. You think it will take you a couple of days to get there.
"Remember," Trinawii says. "Return and tell me what the treants said about Mywhyrr. Even if they know nothing about it--well, that is something to know, anyway."
Kk'Ssyr has already departed to return to Auntie's village, and now Trinawii is ready to return to her own tree. If nobody has any other questions, the next stage of your journey can begin.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC (17)/13/(14) -- CMD 14 -- HP 37/37 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 18/18 Wednesday March 19th, 2014 10:26:44 PM
Faust, who was taking a look at the area nods back at Za, confirming what he just said, "Indeed, it's been far too long; magic residual rarely lingers for longer than a couple hours, much less months."
"But what ms. Trinawii said is based in truth and logic. There is simply no way for a tree to vanish without visible tracks without the use of magic, likely tree-animating magic. We've seen treants being able to do this, as mentioned, but I would also speculate that experienced druids or some other sort of natural spellcaster should have the ability as well. It's not too far of a shot from warping wood, which we have witnessed them doing once.", he says, walking back to the bulk of the group.
"Question remains as to why. From the description of it, it's a kidnapping, but why would a treant or a druid who wants to save the forest kidnap a fey, one of the closest to nature itself, no less.", he finishes, rubbing his chin while he closes himself in deed thought.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 33/51 - AC25/24 /19 / +4 vs AoO - CMD 31 / +2 vs Grapple Thursday March 20th, 2014 6:07:37 PM "What would be the most logical place for us to find Treants?" Rag asks Trinawee hoping she can give the group at least a heading, "... I would assume near water? Near the center of the forest or near the oldest trees?
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 19/15/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 51/51 Thursday March 20th, 2014 9:24:26 PM "If the druids can do what the treants can, then we're in a lot more trouble than I first thought. As for why, I can't think of anything. Maybe try moved her to try and manipulate her, or manipulated her and got her to let them move her tree."
Toregan listens carefully to Trinawee's direction, memorizing and clarifying her descriptions. "I think we can find out way to the treants. You have our thanks Trinawee, and we will be certain to ask the treants about your sister."
Yeshua (Ken) AC 20 and Truman AC 20; Joint hp pool 82/82 Thursday March 20th, 2014 10:29:14 PM
Yeshua slaps his hand and groans, as he had forgotten the earlier part of their conversation. Truman frowns at his brother and snorts loudly as an attempt to be humorous...
At least they'll be able to make some progress by going to the treants, Yeshua thinks to himself, and he repeats his promise to their friendly dryad that they'll bring back word of her sister.
He listens to the directions too and once he has a clear understanding, asks his new companions, "So what sort of marching order do you all usually use? As I mentioned earlier, Truman and I have worked as scouts in the past for various groups and that's what we do best. In a fight, we don't use missile weapons very often and tend to be skirmishers, flanking and then attacking a foe..."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 31/31 Friday March 21st, 2014 12:40:41 AM In the rear with the gear! I prefer to not be a chew toy.
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