The Mirror Monday July 27th, 2015 6:54:23 AM
Cameron hurls a pack with the Mobuis strips to Mack. Normally there would be no way to throw a pack so far, but when halflings can jump 60', throwing a pack as far is possible too. Mack catches the pack. A little experimentation and yes, jello, is a good description of the surface. The surface gives way and Mack's hand sinks into the mirror a bit before he pulls it back out. His hand is unharmed and just as it was before he did so. The Mobius strips are placed on the surface and nothing bad happens. There is one piece missing, the pyramid, which will complete the configuration
Crosseye and Carver have the rope anchored and tight
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday July 27th, 2015 10:46:35 AM
Atlas hands the rope to Crosseye and jumps as high as he can in hopes of getting away form the gravity. He then uses the rope and pulls him self the rest of the way to Mack. "So Mack, what do you think? Looks like we need some sort of pyramid thing. I don't have a clue where we'll find that, but it seems we're out of luck otherwise."
Atlas pushes his hand into the mirror to test it just like Mack did. He then prepares to go back and search for the pyramid.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Monday July 27th, 2015 10:51:06 AM
OOC How many sides are there to this pyramid? 8?
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Monday July 27th, 2015 10:59:56 AM
OOC Sorry, should have put this all together in one post. Are Asads's eyes the right size and shape to fit the pyramid? What does the amulet we took from Asads look like? Would the Amulet fit in the pyramid indentation?
The Mirror DM Add in Monday July 27th, 2015 11:46:46 AM
Pyramid shape in the mirror has 3 sides and there are two tabs spots, one for each of the Mobius strips you have The Diamonds from Asads do not fit the indentation, nor does anything else you have seen thus far
Bottom line, the party is lacking the Pyramid shape itself No one has played with the green/Yellow sphere object that was 'In' the mirror already
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=9 ; Monday July 27th, 2015 12:39:23 PM
I continue to hold the rope tight for the others. "How it going there guys?" I yell at them. While standing, holding the robe, I also keep an eye on the hall entrance to make sure nothing comes down it.
------- Perception check on the hall entrance 9
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Monday July 27th, 2015 12:54:59 PM
How big are these "sphere objects"? I try to pick up the green one.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Monday July 27th, 2015 6:00:30 PM
OOC I think there is only one, multicolored Sphere Mack. This is from the post describing it. "Above the pyramid shaped depression is a small sphere just below the surface of the mirror. Half of the sphere is green and half of it is yellow" IC Cameron searches through all of the things they got from Asads and finds nothing that has a pyramid that matches the pyramid on the "mirror". He wonders if maybe theother two spheres contained the pyramid they need.
Notes Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Longstrider(domain), Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Monday July 27th, 2015 8:01:39 PM
OOC: Sounds good. Sorry, I apologize for not looking back. Sometimes I'm in a rush to get my post in, not sure if I'll get back to it later in the day or not. ;)
IC: I still pick it up. :)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday July 27th, 2015 10:50:01 PM "So, the strips are not enough? Did we miss anything?" Carver asks when still bracing the rope....
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Monday July 27th, 2015 11:20:35 PM
OOC No big deal, I had to look back to see how many spheres there were anyway, so I copied it forward. Before I looked I thought there were two spheres too. Keep on truckin' up there. If the jello eats your arms off we will carve you spoons or something to replace them.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Tuesday July 28th, 2015 7:05:36 AM "Atlas, do you want another pair of eyes looking for this pyramid? At least the path back out is clear!" 'Osul swings back into the cylindrical corridor from his previous vantage point, ready to head out hunting pyramids.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Tuesday July 28th, 2015 7:40:56 AM
OOC: Spoons for arms.... I like the sounds of that. Maybe one of them could be a spork? :)
The Mirror Tuesday July 28th, 2015 1:27:28 PM
Atals makes his way to the mirror and tests out the surface tension. his hand slides in and comes back out, all fingers still wiggling. As the party begins to think on the small sphere in the mirror , they perform a mental count of how many they encountered and arrive at 4. One Green, One Yellow and 2 Red. The Red Spheres set off magical charges when touched. The spheres encountered in the passages were perhaps 15 times the size of the one in the mirror.
The group cannot think of anything it has missed. There really are not that many places in here that they can get to. The big looming question really is this. Is the Beacon still active? The lesser one is how can they know or open the front door?
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Tuesday July 28th, 2015 3:12:49 PM " Mack, if you reach into the jello and turn that orb thingee, is the other side solid red?" " All I can think is this thing was set to green and yellow, so the green and yellow orbs opened when we put them on the altar. If the back side is two red halves, amybe the red orbs will open." " Sound like it might work?"
Notes Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Longstrider(domain), Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday July 28th, 2015 4:43:08 PM ooc: I'm sick and struggling...forgive the short posts.
Atlas listens to the back and forth as everyone discusses what the next steps should be. Encouraged by the fact that the mirror didn't swallow him, he reaches in with Mack and tries to grab and/or move the spheres that he sees in there.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday July 28th, 2015 4:54:55 PM ooc: This is what happens when it takes me 2 hours to write a post that is 1 line, ha! Sorry David.
Atlas hear's Cameron's recommendation and pulls back out, letting Mack do the puzzle work. He waits patiently.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Tuesday July 28th, 2015 4:58:14 PM
OOC Been there. Feel better.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Tuesday July 28th, 2015 6:37:53 PM
I try Cameron's suggestion, and reach in and try rotating the orb thingee.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday July 28th, 2015 7:37:54 PM
Carver waits anxiously , hoping nothing goes boom.....
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet Tuesday July 28th, 2015 8:23:37 PM
I am with Carver I hold my side of the rope watching everyone else, hoping nothing go boom or bad! I think to myself "I am so confused and lost of what we are missing and what to do next. I am glad to let my friends figure this one out. I do wish thought that I could be more help!"
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Wednesday July 29th, 2015 2:21:50 AM "Have you ever had the feeling you step up with something important, but had nothing to offer?", 'Osul mutters most under his breath, mostly to himself.
He looks up at his friends by the mirror, and then focuses back down the corridor, still with that uneasy feeling.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Wednesday July 29th, 2015 7:50:32 PM
...and I stick my foot into the jello.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Wednesday July 29th, 2015 8:31:12 PM
Cameron paces nervously waiting to see if turning the rb works or if all Mack's limbs go flying in different directions.
Notes Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Longstrider(domain), Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet Wednesday July 29th, 2015 9:04:33 PM
I hold my breath, watch and wait t see what is happening.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Wednesday July 29th, 2015 10:01:57 PM
Carver waits to see what happens when his hands vanish into the mirror....
The Mirror Wednesday July 29th, 2015 10:30:35 PM
Mack reaches into the mirror to try and manipulate the sphere just below the surface as suggested by Cameron. When he touches the sphere, he finds that indeed he can spin it and upon the other side is a red dot. As that side of the sphere comes into view and voice rings out through the spherical room. The voice is calm, melodic and carries a feminine tone. Automated Sentry and Defense System, Offline. Distress Signal, Offline. Cancelling Alpha Arc Protocol. Cancelling Lockdown
Mack taps his foot into the mirror. The reaction is the same as his and Atlas' earlier manipulation of the surface with their hands.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday July 30th, 2015 10:31:56 AM
Atlas shrugs. "As simple as that? What is this place, and what triggered it to go off, and what is it protecting? There's more to this puzzle, but lets maybe get out of here before the monsters outside now start to find their way in. I didn't like the sound of 'Cancelling lockdown'...anyone can get in here and trap us now."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Thursday July 30th, 2015 12:48:30 PM "Maybe we need to find what it was protecting, though. It might be something we don't want falling into the 'wrong' hands. ?"
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet Thursday July 30th, 2015 2:05:39 PM "I am with Mack! What was beening protected? Plus who set off or put the signal in play? What's stoping it from happening again? I think there is still more to this we need to look around better now that the defences are off. Maybe other things have opened up?" I ask these questions and put these points to the others, thinking we still need to do more here or there is still more to discover.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday July 30th, 2015 2:06:31 PM "I'm open to that, but I didn't see any alternate paths for us to take on the way in here. Let's keep our eyes peeled, for options and for unwelcome visitors."
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday July 30th, 2015 4:00:15 PM "Can someone else come here and hold this end of the rope. From my meager understanding of what's going on, I think maybe I should head back to the central room, and watch the door that we entered through. If the defenses have been disabled, who knows what could come calling....." Carver waits for someone to come take the rope before moving off.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Thursday July 30th, 2015 7:18:18 PM
'Osul takes the rope from Carver, as asked, and adds, "..but I may be of more use in the search." "How big is the space in the mirror? It that an exit, or a possible breech-point?" "Of course, it is possible that having done this, the configuration of the base may revert to something a little less... unnatural."
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet d20+10=17 ; Thursday July 30th, 2015 8:45:21 PM "Carver, wait. Would anyone entering through the door look up for a door in the roof? Let me and Mack sneak out there and have a look, Even if they see the door think of how long it took us to figure out how to get up here. We'll go have a look and then if the coast is clear, we can search for the pyramid that should open the rest of this place to us. Back in a couple of minutes." Cameron casts Longstrider on himself and heads down the hallway, sneaking once he gets near the end. Stealth 17
Notes Spells in effect Longstrider +10 movement for 2 hours. Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
The Mirror Thursday July 30th, 2015 10:42:27 PM
The voice announcing the cancellation of the Lockdown puts the group on edge. Others could find there way in perhaps and cause issues. Then there was the question of how the beacon and defenses activated in the first place. Perhaps it was the original breech of the outer door by the goblins. Perhaps something else inside that the group has not encountered.
Carver calls to go back to the main cube chamber and keep an eye on the door. Cameron offers that he and Mack could do so not only quickly, but quietly and unnoticed. Just in case something has come in or is in the process of entering
Osul postulates that with the shut down, things within the structure might start to fall back into the realm of what would be normal. If that is the case, it creates a dangerous situation. Not only for those suspended 60' up but also navigating down a 60' wall to the main chamber.
Thus far, thankfully, all of the odd gravitational pulls are still seemingly in full affect
Cameron and Mack make their way back. Leaving the mirror area is as simple as walking. Mack is gently carried as he walks to the nearest 'gound'. Cameron and Mack move down the long tube and arrive at teh main chamber. There is nothing about and no sounds to be heard. What they do note is that another passage has opened. Spotting the coin that was left in front of the original entrance tells the pair the new opening is in fact, the original. The way out or in depending on perception, is now open
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 d20+8=11 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+10=18 ; Friday July 31st, 2015 1:02:32 PM "I like having a new passage to explore!" I yell down the hallway to the others letting them know to come on down, and start checking it out.
(d20+8 perception check of 11) (d20+9 TrapFinding check of 13) (d20+10 Disable Device check of 18)
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Friday July 31st, 2015 2:10:10 PM " There's nothing new about it, it's the door we came in. Let's get back to the red orbs and see if they have the pyramid we need in them. Come on up, no visitor's yet." Cameron heads down the wall and to the depressions the Red stone orbs are in, hoping that if they are placed in the box, they too will open and reveal the pyramid they need to delve deeper.
Notes Spells in effect Longstrider +10 movement for 2 hours. Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday July 31st, 2015 3:58:19 PM
Atlas sees everyone going about their business. "Finding the pyramid is probably the key, let us know what you find. Carver, I'll stand guard with you in the main chamber while the others figure out the puzzle. The last thing we need is someone sneaking in on us. We'll need a runner if we get attacked...'Osul, you mind hanging out with us?"
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday July 31st, 2015 4:51:46 PM "Actually Atlas, I have an even better idea. This opening up here gives us a huge advantage. We can stay up here, use ranged weapons if anything comes after us, and they'll have to try to climb 60' up a wall, unless they get lucky and figure out the shifting of the floors." Carver takes out his bow and watches the corridor entrance to the room where the opening is high up on the wall.
Back to the Red Orbs Friday July 31st, 2015 10:38:01 PM
Carver and Atlas takes up position high above the main chamber at the centaurs suggestion. From there, they will have a superior position against any that try to assault the group.
Cameron and Mack head down the wall to Passage 2, half way down is a Red sphere. In Second Room on the floor is the other red Sphere. The last time anyone touched one, they were blasted by an electrical trap. Then again when the sphere was placed in the alter a fire trap sprung forth. Thus far, only pain and traps have been involved with the Red Spheres
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Saturday August 1st, 2015 12:14:50 AM
"Thus far, only pain and traps have been involved with the Red Spheres" But I'm a slow learner, so why not mess with it more. Cameron turns to Mack and says loudly enough for the others in the ceiling to hear. " I can't help but notice that we said we were going to mess with the rocks that weighed over 100 pounds and the two weakest members of the party, who weigh less than 100 pounds combined, with their gear, are the ones you expect to rush down here and move said rocks. Would one of you strong people like to come down here and effect the heavy lifting before one of us gets pinned beneath one of these rocks?"
Notes Spells in effect Longstrider +10 movement for 2 hours. Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+6=10 ; d20+7=23 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 7:06:23 AM
[b]"What do you want me to do?"[b] I ask the others. If get no instructions I head back to the main room with the others and head down the entance/exit tunnel. I stay to the shadow and take a postion half between main room and where we came in. I take out my new light Xbow arm it and stand ready for anything that come down the tunnel form the entance. I also place my beside me with and arrow ready to use as a back up!
-------- Stealth check to hide I shadows 10 Perception check watching down the tunnel for any signs of anything or any movement 23
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Saturday August 1st, 2015 7:50:06 AM "Count me in, Atlas!" 'Osul watches puzzled as Atlas does not leave, but half the group does.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Saturday August 1st, 2015 1:44:47 PM
Cameron shrugs and again looks at Mack. " Guess it's you and me buddy." He walks to the first red orb and after stretching a little, plants his feet and lifts it out of the floor. Once it is out he lets it down, outside the depression and rolls it to the box. He makes sure Mack is far enough away that if he gets shocked, Mack won't get caught in the blast. He hopes that swapping the orientation of the orb in the jello keeps any detonation from happening. OOC Cameron's Maximum lift is 150 lbs ( I know right? <flex>) so as long as the orbs weigh less than that he CAN move them around. It is one of the least graceful thing ever witnessed in the Wold, but it can happen.
Notes Spells in effect Longstrider +10 movement for 2 hours. Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 d20=5 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 3:16:19 PM
OOC: Oops, read too quickly again, and thought there was a "new" passage.
IC: I watch Cameron push the rock slowly. If he touches it and doesn't get shocked, I move over to give him a hand pushing it to where he wants it to go.
d20 of 5, if needed for anything.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:14/14 Sunday August 2nd, 2015 7:59:58 AM "Atlas, Carver, if you are safely in over-watch here, I think my healing would be better placed with Mack and Cameron. You will have contact with Crosseye if required, and I can do some more good." If there are no protestations, the druid heads after Cameron and Mack.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Sunday August 2nd, 2015 9:22:29 PM "Alright Crosseye, I guess you're with us. I wish I could be there watching those halflings move those heavy spheres around. It would be quite the sight!"
Atlas munches on some bread and jerky as he waits, keeping an eye on the door and an ear open to the halflings and 'Osul.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Monday August 3rd, 2015 12:12:08 PM
Still pushing......
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday August 3rd, 2015 2:57:37 PM "Bah, I think I cut the roof of my mouth on this dang travel bread."
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Monday August 3rd, 2015 6:12:04 PM
Cameron smiles at 'Osul as the druid comes to help. " Thanks Man."
Notes Spells in effect Longstrider +10 movement for 2 hours. Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday August 3rd, 2015 9:44:51 PM "You think that's rough, you should see the three year old junk the Fist used to give us when we went on training missions. I swear we found ways to eat rocks that were softer, and tasted better to boot." Carver comments as Atlas makes a noise about the food he's snacking on.....
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+6=22 ; d20+7=14 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 10:15:56 PM
Seeing nothing from the entance right and looking back to the other in the main room taking some time for a bite to eat, I follow suit and grab some rations out of my pack and take the time time to eat a bit. "Not the greatest but hit the spot. We will eat better back at the tree. But I miss that place already it was beginning to feel like home!" I think to myself. After my meal I take up my spot and guard again and try to hide in the shadows all the time watching the entance from gone out side.
--------- Stealth check 22 Perception check 14 down the hall to the entance
Corsario Co-DM - Hi Guys! Monday August 3rd, 2015 11:30:25 PM Hi Guys! Corsario Here! I am back on the air. I wasn't able to connect to the wold, but I finally fixed the issue! Sorry I won't post the DM post tonight (I'll do it tomorrow in the morning). I am glad to be back with you, and I hope we have a great time... So, any outstanding or interesting issues I should keep in mind? Recommendations? Pending items?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday August 4th, 2015 12:22:58 PM ooc: Welcome back Corsario! We defeated the animated warrior and some of us took some of his stuff, but we haven't officially "shared" the treasure yet, nor have we collected xp on it. Other than that, we're in the process of solving the puzzle and eating :-)
Atlas turns to Carver, "I think I'll pass on The Fist. From everything you two have told me, it's not a real attractive form of employment. Do you ever miss it?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Tuesday August 4th, 2015 12:35:01 PM
I continue to roll that sphere all the way back to the Tree. :)
OOC: I believe the DM was about to level us all up a level or 2. :)
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Tuesday August 4th, 2015 7:33:31 PM
OOC Considering that if we beat anything worth more xp than a raid goldfish we level, that is not an exaggeration Mack. Corasario, we defeated Asads and have shut off the distress beacon. We still think there is more to learn here, honestly for me though, any more delays or setbacks and I may just walk out and go home to the Tree. For me this has been a very trying and frustrating part of the module that we had none of the required skills or spells to defeat.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet Tuesday August 4th, 2015 10:48:23 PM
I yell back to Atlas "All clear here right now! How goes it with you and the others any progress or are we headed out back to the tree?"
---- Ok I am confused how it Mack head back to the tree and rolling a sphere? Did I miss something? And I am with Cameron it might be time to head home and regroup/report?
Corsario Co-DM - Beating the clockwork soldier. Wednesday August 5th, 2015 1:46:21 AM For defeating the soldier and shutting down the beacon you get 2,100 xp. Leveling time? Mack rolls the sphere merrely until he reaches a special spot on the ground, some tile with a significance you haven't seen so far. "Alert! Level 2 Risk! Do not remove the spheres until the we are ready to fulfill the prophesy, or we risk the removal of this section of the continuum. The use of lethal force to prevent this is authorized." Besides the message you don't any any more movement or noises. On the other hand, try to roll the sphere to the Tree of Parting would be REALLY hard. Remeber how hard was to reach here, without it.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 18/18 Wednesday August 5th, 2015 5:15:53 AM
OOC: Yah, I was just joking about rolling it all the way back to the Tree. Well, kind of. If we had the time...... :)
IC: "THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!" I rise into the air, about 5 feet off the ground, and a bright light shines thru my body. My body grows in power, and when I eventually land, I feel new, druidic powers coursing thru my body.
I look down, and make sure the remnants of Pips are still attached to my leg. In fact, maybe that surge brought Pips back to life?
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Wednesday August 5th, 2015 5:48:39 AM
OOC But nothing the serious PCs were doing has any effect? Right, I'm done in this place, Let's go home. I'm not wasting another second on this module. IC Cameron gives up trying to get anything done and just heads to the door and walks out, headed back towards the Tree.
Notes Spells in effect Longstrider +10 movement for 2 hours. Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Wednesday August 5th, 2015 11:21:03 AM
Atlas watches Cameron come into the main room, listens to him and watches him head out. He really struggles with whether or not he should stop him, but eventually just keeps quiet and lets him keep going.
Without Cameron down there keeping things sane Atlas decides he needs to get back down there to try and keep Mack from killing them all. He heads down the tunnel and picks up the sphere that Mack was rolling. He takes it to the room and places it where the other spheres were (removing them if needed). He then goes and gets the other sphere and puts in the spot next to the other in hopes that they'll open up like the first set of spheres did and reveal the pyramid.
He ignores the booming voice warning them about Level 2.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Wednesday August 5th, 2015 4:43:01 PM "I better go make sure Cameron stays safe, hopefully we've shut off the beacon, which is what we came here to do, so I would say our job is finished." Carver makes his way down then runs through the hallways to catch up with Cameron.
(OOC: I've refrained from saying anything, I know how some modules are straight line, but over a month ago, it was said we were sick of this, and since none of our characters have any skills that are useful here, continuing is now beyond pointless.)
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19 Wednesday August 5th, 2015 6:09:31 PM "That sounds like our cue to leave the premises. I suggest retiring to a safe distance to see what happens next." With that the druid leaves the complex, offering assistance as he goes.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet Thursday August 6th, 2015 12:53:40 AM
Seeing the others walk pass me and out the door to the outside heading back home, I take the cue we are done here and headed home. So with that I pick up my stuff and follow after them. When I catch up to only some of our party I ask "Where are the others? (meaning mostly Mack and Atlas) We headed home? If so I will take point and scout ahead make sure we are clear! I run off ahead of everyone to take a look. I try to stay hidden as much as possible to not alert anything if I do come across anything.
----- Stealth check Survival check for tracks and a sign of anything a head that might cross our
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+6=21 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 12:56:20 AM
---- Hit wrong button checks here Stealth check 21 Survival check fir tracks or any sign of things ahead or things that might cross our paths 26 Perception check 14
Corsario Co-DM - Beating the clockwork soldier. Thursday August 6th, 2015 1:26:05 AM OOC: I just hope you find the next module more interesting. So, you are going to level, right? Is anyone missing to level? Level 3, right? Outside you find a cold drizzle wetting everything, with all the stuff as you last saw it. You think you can camp tonight, and start the travel home in the morning. Do you camp outside, under the weather, or inside the ruins?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Thursday August 6th, 2015 7:21:35 AM
OOC: Yep, I think we're all good for Level 3. Osul, I hope you don't mind if I stole some druid stuff off your sheet. :)
IC: "It sure is quiet around here, Atlas. Where'd everybody go? Are we still looking for a pyramid?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19 Thursday August 6th, 2015 9:30:23 AM "No, it looks like we're taking that last warning seriously, and heading back above ground." He heads out after the enthusiastic Crosseye, but, as he is trying to hide, he leaves him be. At some point out in the drizzle and mud, he realizes he is no longer leaving tell-tale tracks, and he smiles.
OOC: I am hopeful that as 'Osul levels, so should everyone else. And Eric, If you want to use things from my sheet then feel free. - - - 8>< - - - so many Level 2 spells, so little time - - - *Storm Burst (7/7) Orisons (Unlimited castings): Guidance, Mending, Stabilize, Virtue. 1st: Cure Light Wounds(3/3), [<= Spont. Cast: Summon Nature's Ally I], [~Obscuring Mist(1/1)] 2nd: To be advised [<= Spont. Cast: Summon Nature's Ally II], [~Fog Cloud(1/1)] Wand of Cure Light Wounds(d8+1): Uses last combat (3) ~ this is the last time I mention this. --- Spell Level: Spell Name (remaining / granted), * Weather Domain Power, ~ Weather Domain Spell ---
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday August 6th, 2015 10:51:35 AM
Atlas is frustrated, he storms out to the others. "What the heck is wrong with us? Our chemistry has been off since Gaston. It seems that there was no "win" when it came to that adventure, no matter what happened it was going to poison us. Now look at us, another adventure, another frustrated group bickering among ourselves. I'm to blame as much as anyone. We needed a leader to step up and I failed. So think about this on our trip back to the tree. Are you willing to put the group first, or are we going to continue to be a group of individuals? We need to either band together or we need to split, and if we're going to do this together we need to change our values and our approach. The time is now, because another adventure like the past two and we're going to end up dead."
Atlas takes a moment and says, "It makes sense that we stay the night inside, we'll likely need our strength for the trip home."
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Thursday August 6th, 2015 12:34:18 PM
OOC Is that pleasant but annoying voice still mentioning the move to level 2 inside Corsario? I would agree with Atlas that sleeping there makes much more sense, unless the alarms will keep us awake. Also when can we level to 3rd? Now while we rest or do we need to return to the Tree? I have things like looking into the WLA and taking the test to become an Avenger to do so I know part of it needs to be at the Tree, but I could gain the hp and spells here. What is the call?
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday August 6th, 2015 5:34:57 PM "Atlas, I think it's still thoughts over what Gaston might do to get "even" with us, for telling it the way it was. Someone with that reach can effect our lives for a long time to come. Then we got here, and absolutely no one had any clue what was going on, and once we managed to get in, none of our skills, yes, I know we are still mostly untrained, but even so, not one of the skills we do have was useful at all. I'm hoping whatever we end up facing next in defense of the Tree, will be something we might understand, if so, then I also hope we mesh into something resembling a team. I like teams, I guess it's my Fist training still showing. One person along may be strong, but a team working together, dwarfs that long person."
Corsario Co-DM - Beating the clockwork soldier. d20=19 ; d20=18 ; Friday August 7th, 2015 1:48:57 AM You can level (to level 3) "this night" so to speak.. please let me know when all of your character sheets are ready so I can take a look. We will take it easy a couple of days so you can take time to do it. About the WLA and the test for Avenger, when we are back in the tree (that will take a little longer). As the alarms stopped as soon as you leave the sphere inside, you decide to sleep in the ruins. The beacon doesn't show anymore, which makes you smile a little, and no creatures appear on the night. The next morning is somewhat cold and wet, but it is not raining. You start the march back to the tree. OOC: Something else you want to do before leaving? March order? Any special things you want to do?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 d20+8=27 ; Friday August 7th, 2015 6:32:54 AM "Atlas? Crosseye? Pips? Well, I'm glad you're still here at least, Pips. It was getting kind of quiet here." I start looking around with Pips, and eventually, everyone returns. I spend part of the night exploring the place more, as I'm not satisfied that we're really "done" here. I believe Pips and I are on watch together.
If we truly leave the next morning (I'm in no hurry to do so), I have no preference to march order.
(d20+8 perception check of 27)
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 13 HP 16/16 Character Sheet Friday August 7th, 2015 9:29:07 AM
OOC What Trey and I have been trying to do for a week is put the red orbs into the altar spots now that the "mirror" is turned to the red dot. That is the "special thing we would like to get done before leaving. I think it will either give us the last piece we seem to need, or set the place to self destruct. Either way it will get us complete here. IC Cameron turns and looks at Atlas. " Well, it is warm and dry inside, lets stay another night and maybe you and I can get those red spheres into the slots and see what happens." With or without help, Cameron removes the yellow and green shells from the altar, and places the 2 red orbs into the spots the other orbs sat in when they opened revealing the mobius strips.
Notes Spells in effect Longstrider +10 movement for 2 hours. Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19 Friday August 7th, 2015 10:30:55 AM "Well, lets take this trek home as a chance to work out how we can work better together?" 'Osul recalls some conversation had about Gaston before they left the lone Tree, but not lone for long - he also recalls talk of planting a tree or three in the gully nearby. Marching order is more of a suggestion to him, as he meanders from front to back, keeping an eye and ear out, or breaking up the travel by talking with anyone willing to do so.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday August 7th, 2015 11:25:41 AM
Atlas wakes up and hear's from Cameron first thing in the morning. It brightens his day, he hates leaving things unfinished. Especially when there might be treasure or at least something interesting that occurs with the final puzzle.
"Cameron, I appreciate the change of heart. I'm with you, let's do this!"
With the night being quiet, Atlas is less concerned about being attacked now that they've spent an entire evening without incident. To that end, he goes with Cameron and helps get the orbs in place, anxious to see what happens when they put the orbs together. If they open and reveal a pyramid then they take that to the "mirror" and place it in the place with the pyramid shape. If the place starts shouting at them he ignores it unless it starts counting down or something that makes devastation
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet d20+7=13 ; Friday August 7th, 2015 12:21:10 PM
In the morning, Carver quietly pulls his Violin out of his pack and softly plays a tune. (perform 13) While he is playing, he watches as his armor cleans itself. (prestidigitation) Once it's clean he puts his violin away and dons his armor. "Want me there Cameron, or want me making sure the exit is open if it's needed?"
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 14 HP 27/27 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; Friday August 7th, 2015 4:24:44 PM " In case it is a destruct command, you guys should probably be near the door, ready to go. If it turns out to be the pyramid we are looking for, we can all then go up and play with the mirror some more, sound good?" After praying at midnight, Cameron walks over to the 'corpse' of Asads and tries a stronger version of the mending spell he tried before, to see if the construct can be gotten up and motivated again..(use Make Whole, repairing 14 damage, on Asads to see if he can be repaired. If it looks promising, keep at it with Mending spells.) If this is not possible, he uses whatever knowledge he has of the forge( which is limited) to pull any rare metals out of the body, such as Adamantite, Mithril, Gold, Silver, Platinum. This was a pretty rare find and it must have cost a mint to make. Some of these components might still be inside and of use, or at least of value. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Spells in effect None Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Longstrider(domain), Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon,Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
OOC My sheet and header are updated. I will be joining the WLA unless not allowed by the DMs. I have put the training bonuses on my sheet, but do not have access to them yet. Corsario, James Dietz mentioned that if you need any help preparing for the Avenger test, he would be happy to help you, since he has been through it already. I know what I have to do, and I know what I want to do, flavorwise. I also know one outcome that I will have, pass or fail. It is a style decision for Cameron and the test will reveal it.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=17 ; Friday August 7th, 2015 10:40:31 PM
Hearing the conversions going I follow the group one last try just to make sure. Like the others I hate leaving things undone, but I am at a lost. It seems we lack the skills or knowledge. In the morning I follow the instructions and wait with Carver and the others at the exit but stand ready for anything, while Atlas and Cameron head back in for the one last try.
------ Perception check 17 on the area around the exit just to make sure nothing sneaks up on us.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Saturday August 8th, 2015 12:31:19 AM
Carver stays ready, to rush back to help if needed, and also ready to evacuate if doom seems to be imminent. "Scream loudly if you need me." He shouts after those headed back to play with the spheres....
Corsario Co-DM - Beating the clockwork soldier. d20-2=2 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=22 ; d6=1 ; Saturday August 8th, 2015 12:40:17 AM "I'll check about the Avenger test. And also the Character Sheets that are ready." Macks returns to explore the place some more... he gets the clear impression the place is much more bigger and that many secrets are still here... but yes, you are done with the task that bring you here. Cameron and Atlas put the red orbs in place. And the whole setup powers down. The red orbs seems stuck somehow in place, and you are no longer able to move them. Carver plays some violin and makes sure his equipment is up to par. Cameron fails to repair Asads, which seem much more complex that a mend spell will be able to fix. He is able to retrieve several pieces, and wonders in their delicacy and sophistication. Even if he know they are cogs in a very complex machine, they are so elegant that could be very well be worn as jewelry, or ornaments. To destroy them would be a sacrilege. You start the long walk home, in good spirit, 'Osul talking about ways of making the team work better while Crosseye keeps an eye open for anything... Survival, Knowledge (Local), Knowledge (Nature) and Perception rolls please...
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 14 HP 27/27 Character Sheet d20+9=10 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=4 ; Saturday August 8th, 2015 8:20:49 AM
Perception 10 Survival 3 Know nature 10 untrained Know Local 4 untrained Cameron notices almost nothing as they march back to the Tree. His thoughts drift back to his prayers last night, and to the dreams that followed. His prayers had been different, deeper and more intense. As he prepared his spells he could feel the power in them deepen and settle into him. His capacity to hold his goddess's vengeance and venom had grown. As he slept he kept having the same dream. In it he saw a tall, sinuously strong and beautiful woman with her back to him working at a forge. Her black hair was tightly braided behind her and her body was clad in form hugging black leather. He knew her immediately for who she was, and as he watched her work, he knew what she had on the anvil. Each swing of the hammer resonated through his being. It crushed away any doubt, any weakness. In the place of those impure thoughts and feelings was resolve and cunning. She raised the work in front of her, inspecting it. She turned it this way and that, looking for flaws in the edge. She seemed satisfied with her work, and plunged the blade back into the forge, pumping the bellows to heat it just right, preparing to quench it and harden the edge. When she pulled her work out and plunged it into the oil, Cameron awoke with a start. He was that blade and it was time for him to be quenched and to see if all of his goddess's work had yielded a useable tool. He would take the test when he returned to the Tree. Priests of the goddess would find him and he would go with them to the place of testing and see if he had learned enough to be one of her chosen.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 d20+3=14 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+9=19 ; Saturday August 8th, 2015 11:52:31 AM
I do my best to assist Crosseye in any tracking he might be attempting. Otherwise, I keep my eyes peeled as we head back to the Tree.
(d20+3 aid Crosseye survival/tracking check of 14 against DC 10 --> +2 to Crosseye) (d20+3 survival check of 15) (d20+3 knowledge (local) untrained check of 21) (d20+5 knowledge (nature) untrained check of 24) (d20+9 perception check of 19)
OOC: I have my hit points, skills, and saving throws done. Otherwise, still working on spells and such.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet d20+2=17 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+9=23 ; Saturday August 8th, 2015 1:33:30 PM
Carver is very happy to be headed back to the tree, being out of that place suited him well. He had a song in his heart and was unusually perceptive, for him at least. Watching the surrounding area, reminded him of a song he hadn't heard since he was a kid, he remembered his mother taking him to a play where performers of various races sang songs and acted the parts of heroes of legend. The song he remembered clearly was of a group of adventurers headed out to defeat the evil wizard. Carver begins to sing the song those actors did when they were traveling. It was a catchy jaunty tune, and he was enjoying himself singing it.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19 d20+12=28 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+10=12 ; Saturday August 8th, 2015 7:44:50 PM
'Osul is glad to be outside again in the sunshine. Well, outside again, at least. Every so often he checks on his sacks which are currently doubling as saddle bags with Carver. About six times an hour he reaches into a pocket, pulls out a flat square inch of keratin, pauses, and puts it away again. If the opportunity arises, he meanders through some low- or undergrowth their path skirts. He appreciates Carver's song, and the earlier violin - music isn't something he has put any time to of late. He wonders...
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Monday August 10th, 2015 12:46:01 PM
I follow Crosseye around, trying to improve my "tracking" skills by watching him.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 18;HP 20/20 Character Sheet d20+7=23 ; d20=20 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+7=25 ; Monday August 10th, 2015 8:59:53 PM
I just wait for the others to exit back out to use before we head back to the tree. We all seem to have the same feeling there is more to find/discover here but seem to lack the skills or knowledge right now. When the rest join back up and head out I take the lead ahead of the group practicing my skills of sight and tracking. I the more I use them I know the better I will become and be help to help the others in the future. I seem more powerful and my skills seem more sharper. I feel much more alive and awake. (Endurance skill). Outside I feel much more powerful. ( favored terrain - Forest) As I lead us back towards the tree I keep using my skills.
------- Survival check 23 +2 (from aid ) 25 Knowledge local 20 Knowledge nature 12 Perception check 25 Also note will update sheet in the morning when I get home I have most of the information done just need to know you get a normal feat every level?
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday August 10th, 2015 9:56:33 PM "Wonder what's taking them so long...." Carver mumbles.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 14 HP 27/27 Character Sheet Monday August 10th, 2015 11:25:00 PM
Cameron walks on toward the Tree. He will send word home to his Grandfather, asking for new Armor and weapons once he has passed the Lady's test. There was also that spirit in the Tree, longing for...what exactly. It seemed to want revenge, but for what? Maybe the Tree itself knew. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Spells in effect None Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Longstrider(domain), Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst...Make Whole used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 0/4 channel energy used for today
Corsario Co-DM - Beating the clockwork soldier. Tuesday August 11th, 2015 12:53:30 AM
Crosseye leads the way with security and good speed, and stops when Mack show him some marks in a tree bark. Bear claw marks. Big ones. 'Osul, walking some distance away from the path, also finds bear droppings. They continue for one hour, when Crosseye realizes, up ahead, there is a couple of bear cubs playing and rolling, some 100' away.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday August 11th, 2015 8:29:15 AM
Atlas catches up to the group, satisfied that they finished everything, yet disappointed that they didn't find more treasure after the last pieces were in place. No matter, time to head home.
On the way home Atlas tries to take time to speak to everyone, trying to figure out what it is this group is missing to come together. It's a harder puzzle than the beacon they just shut down.
Upon seeing the bears, Atlas says, "Mama bear is going to be around here somewhere, let's take a wide path around so as not to upset them or her."
ooc: Sorry gang, bad Monday, I got caught up. Also haven't updated my character sheet yet. I'll get to that this week as we get back to the tree and all.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 d20+3=11 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+13=26 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 12:19:33 PM "Or MAYbe.... mama bear has been killed by ravenous orcs, and it is our duty to rescue and raise these bear cubs as our own!" I say with a huge smile. :)
"Actually, you are probably correct, Atlas. Taking a wide path seems the safest route to take." In my heart, I feel bored by that choice, and keep my eyes peeled for any adult bears. I try to be a little more stealthy while we're in the area as well.
(d20+3 aid Crosseye survival/tracking check of 11 against DC 10 --> +2 to Crosseye) (d20+3 survival check of 5) (d20+3 knowledge (local) untrained check of 4) (d20+5 knowledge (nature) untrained check of 19) (d20+9 (+2 from Osul) perception check of 24) (d20+8 handle animal check of 12) (d20+13 stealth check of 26)
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 14 HP 27/27 Character Sheet d20+13=20 ; d20+9=12 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 1:21:38 PM
Cameron remembers the bears the Fist used as mounts, how fierce they were and how protective. That was one reason they used them. Cameron hears Mack joking about going nearer the bears and quietly says, " Good luck, we'll try to drag something back to the Tree to see if Gargul will let you back into the Wold afterwards. Since we saw no signs of Orcs, or other hostile humanoids I think avoiding them is prudent." For his part, Cameron fades into the wilds and follows the group trying to do the sane thing that doesn't get them eaten by momma bear, which is to hide and avoid the cubs by backing up and circling around them. Jancassis serves him well in this, since she teaches her followers to not be seen by those unaware of their presence.
Stealth 20 Perception 12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Spells and effects on Cameron Stealthy hunter, +1 to stealth rolls against targets unaware of me 1/10 rounds elapsed vs the bears
Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Longstrider(domain), Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst...Make Whole used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 0/4 channel energy used for today
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Tuesday August 11th, 2015 1:48:50 PM "True, Cameron. But we also saw no signs of mamma bear; and yet you are taking actions to avoid her." I try not to let Cameron's always draining attitude bring me down from my lightened moment to an otherwise boring and dreary day.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet d20+6=9 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 2:42:32 PM "Seeing a momma bear, means it's too late to avoid the said momma bear. Moving out around now is probably the safest action. And if those cubs are alone, they'll either survive on their own or they won't. Its natural selection in action." Carver joins those avoiding the bear cubs, trying to spot the momma before they stumble into her if she's around.
Perception 9
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19 d20+10=17 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 5:46:27 PM "I am heartened by the enlightened attitudes I am hearing. There is sufficient evidence of at least one adult bear off the path, and there are two places we don't want to be: with the cubs, and between the cubs and their mother. There is a smaller chance that the adult bear isn't their mother, or that there is a second adult bear, and we should be alert to these possibilities. None of them bode well."
As they turn back a little, he walks to a point beyond the view of the cubs. There he focuses his senses - green eyes on anything like an adult bear (or one partially obscured), ears on movement off path through the low growth, and nose trying to scent the adult bear. {Perception: 17}
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 19;HP 27/27 Character Sheet d20+8=27 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=20 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 12:24:47 AM "There was some signs of a larger bear Mack! Remember the marks we saw back in the tree bark. She will not be far let me have a close look to make sure!" I look around the area for tracks of the mama bear and try to find and fresh signs of her. Having a bear as a companion would be a great asset like Mack and Cameron have said and the best time to start that bond is when they are young but Mama will protect them at all cost and I don't want to run into an angry mommy.
If /when I location mom I plot a safe course around them all and and continue on to the tree
If no mom is found or found injured or dead then relay the information back to the others for next course of action! -------
stealth check to hide while looking for information and not to scare the Bears 14 Survival check to find signs of mommy 27 and tracks if I find the tracks I will track to the location of her Survival check to follow tracks if found 9+2 =11 for track abilities Perception check for any other information I might see or find 20
Ooc sheet update and header just need another feat might be done when this is read also sorry about this so late, am off tonight (Work nights and slept late)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Wednesday August 12th, 2015 12:38:32 AM
OOC: Yep, I know Crosseye. My attempt at fun, humor (often sarcastic) style of role-playing just doesn't seem to work well in this setting. Maybe it's just me. ;(
Corsario Co-DM - Beating the clockwork soldier. Wednesday August 12th, 2015 3:26:15 AM
You all choose to avoid the cubs, and take a longer route avoiding any contact. Crosseye keeps and eye open for the mama bear whereabouts, and 15 minutes after finds the tracks of her, moving away from the cubs... ... followed by a couple ogre tracks
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 d20+3=14 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+13=22 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 6:03:06 AM "Time to go get us some ogre!!!!! I think we should check this out, and make sure she doesn't need help!"
(d20+3 aid Crosseye survival/tracking check of 14 against DC 10 --> +2 to Crosseye) (d20+9 perception check of 18) (d20+13 stealth check of 22)
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 14 HP 27/27 Character Sheet d20+2=6 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+12=27 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 6:53:44 AM
Cameron is sure if he asks the better trackers to look there will be long hair along the path the Ogres left behind. That means the Brothers. Fresh, they might be able to handle the two large, viscous and organized ogrekin, and they wouldn't get any fresher than this. Cameron remains stealthy as they search, enhancing his speed so that he can keep up and keep hidden. Survival 6 no help Perception 12 Stealth 27, 28 to the bears Cast Longstrider +10 to movement for 3 hours
Notes Spells and effects on Cameron Stealthy Hunter, +1 to stealth rolls against targets unaware of me 1/10 rounds elapsed vs the bears Longstrider +10' to movement for 3 hours
Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst...Make Whole, Longstrider(domain) used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 0/4 channel energy used for today
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19 d20+12=31 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+10=27 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 9:52:18 AM
'Osul shushes Mack before asking him, "Ogres? Our 'friends' again, a lone scout, or another band?" "We need a plan. Even if it ends up nothing like what we actually do, the survivors can use it as a measuring stick for reviewing the actual outcome."
::awkward silence::
"I'm sorry, did I say that all out aloud? How about we focus on the "We need a plan" part?"
He feels like stretching his new found gifts, but has to bide his time without a target.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Wednesday August 12th, 2015 12:49:36 PM "Oh.... yes! Good call Osul! ;) Shhh... I get a little too excited and anxious some times.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Wednesday August 12th, 2015 5:56:14 PM "I'll assume that these Ogrekin are most likely not very nice, but I doubt very much that the mother bear will see us as anything other than a threat. There by attacking us or leading us away from the cubs, which we already did avoid. If everyone wants to go after these ogrekin, I'll go along, but this is life in the wild, the strong survive. Is it our business?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Thursday August 13th, 2015 7:50:45 AM "I know the momma bear probably won't appreciate what we're doing by trying to help, but it still feels like the right thing to do to me, anyways."
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 14 HP 27/27 Character Sheet Thursday August 13th, 2015 10:29:36 AM
Cameron stops when he hears Carver's words. Nature was one of the most chaotic and chance riddled forces in the Wold. Wouldn't it see to this? The answer, yes it would, but no amount of luck or chaos was going to let a single bear prevail against the Brothers with their size, cunning and hunger. They would kill the mother, eat her and track her back to the cubs and do the same. If they didn't decide to torture them and prolong their deaths, like ogres were known to do. Either way the bears would die and this part of the Red Hills would be the Brother's land, not nature's. That didn't sit well with Cameron. " Brace yourselves, because this might be a shock, but I agree with Mack." Cameron waits a moment to let that set in, then explains himself. " You all know it seems to all come down to Jancassis with me, so let me explain. As far as I know, she has no moral alignment. She represents the desire and will of those who seek revenge and most if not all who follow her use that for unsavory ends, meaning she is regarded as evil. Gargul was seen this way at one time, until he put his foot down and declared that death was natural and not evil and should not be seen that way. I am the only priest I know of that regards Jancassis as a beneficial and helpful force. It is up to me to prove that to the Wold and lift the dark veil that she is seen through. These ogres are most likely the Brothers. They follow her and I want, no, I need to see if I can make them see her the way I do. Ogre nature says that I am a fool to try and that my chances of success are so small, that no bookie in the Wold would even give me odds to explain this to them, much less to survive the lesson. " "However you all know that I believe she tests me each and every day. What greater test would there be than for me to undo years of ogre thinking and change their minds, turn them to help others instead of eat them. Let's catch up to them and while I try to save the Brothers from themselves, see if between the rest of you woodsmen you can convince the bear to leave and not get involved." "If, most likely when they decide I am a fool and that they have no kinship with me, I will have done what I can and we will have to kill them so that this part of the Red Hills can heal itself and shake off their dark influence. That is the priest of Jancassis I will strive to become. A redeemer both of people and their opinion of her. What greater test could there be?" The light of fanaticism that has been absent from Cameron all this time in the hillside has returned. In there he did not know what to do or how he was supposed to further the name of his goddess. Now, it seems the veil has lifted and he has a new purpose, one he may well follow into an early grave. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Spells and effects on Cameron Stealthy hunter, +1 to stealth rolls against targets unaware of me 1/10 rounds elapsed vs the bears Longstrider +10' to movement for 3 hours Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst...Make Whole, Longstrider(domain) used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 0/4 channel energy used for today
Corsario Co-DM - Beating the clockwork soldier. Thursday August 13th, 2015 1:10:00 PM OOC: And me waiting for Trey... :S Hi Guys! A public announcement. Just got informed the project I am working on it going to end, so I need to find myself a new one. So maybe I will be somewhat spotty on the posting, but it is also probably I will get more time to play! You move as silently as you are able, follwing the tracks, which seems to reveal chasing, speeding and finally running. Carver is the first one to hear it... unseen, covered by trees, the sound of fighting, the grunts and puffs of a bear accompanied of coarse ogrish voices... Ogrish: Highlight to display spoiler: {"That's it! Hit it again! We got it! Meal time!} He imagines they are 50... no 60 or 70 feet away, over there!
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 19;HP 27/27 Character Sheet d20+8=19 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+8=18 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 3:36:10 PM
I am with the group I know it is nature but help the bear is in my nature also! If not mama if we are too late but at least the babies. I follow the tracks and try to figure out the numbers as I do also. (Survival check 19) when I hear the noise I draw my bow and sink into the shadows as much I can. (stealth check 19) I try to get as close as I can to get a good clean shot by surprise (as long it is not our friends we met before! Perception check 18) "Let's use this to our advantage and get the jump. We need a plan of attack that way they will never know what hit them!"
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday August 13th, 2015 4:26:27 PM
Carver indicates the direction of the noises, although he imagines the rest have heard it by the time he does. He readies his lance and shield, "In case you need rescue Cameron, which I really expect you to need."
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19 Thursday August 13th, 2015 5:47:11 PM "Well, you have that right Carver and Mack, but I may be able to help her grasp our intentions - a bear is a woodland animal, and feeling less hurt should hopefully improve her outlook. Before that, after Crosseye's arrow, I can drop a Fog Cloud 100' or so away -- maybe the other side of them as a distraction or bluff. My spells are more geared for combat today, but when I'm close enough I can summon, say, a small Earth elemental or a Giant Spider."
"What else are we bringing?"
Plan (multiple rounds): Fog Cloud, close nearer to the fight (sticking to cover if possible - Woodland stride), summon something by the ogres, heal the bear (assuming she is damaged, or a minor Restoration is she is exhausted from the chase), speak to her in hushed Sylvan (in conjunction with Wild Empathy) and attempt to convince her to return to her cubs, who were happily playing when we saw them, but left them well alone to look for her.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 14 HP 27/27 Character Sheet d8=1 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 8:57:19 PM
Cameron speaks giantish, the same as ogres so he catches what they are saying.
Cameron spoke at length with the Brothers, does this sound like them?"
" They are engaged with something, and it sounds as if they almost have it dead. I will do what I can while you all come up with a plan. And I'll try not to die while doing so." ------------- Cameron does not stop while the others plan but plunges straight for the sounds of combat at a jog ( double move 60' ). If he catches sight of the Brothers he will shout to them, in giantish. " Brothers, stay your weapons and allow that bear to live. It has young nearby that need it's protection. I want to offer you a way to follow Jancassis that helps people rather than hurting them. A way that makes you friends rather than just getting you meals. Will you listen to me?" ---------------- If it is the other band of ogres they have encountered, or really any ogres other than the Brothers, Cameron will instead drop a sound burst among them so that it hits the ogres but not the bear (if possible). Sound Burst 10' radius spread for 1 damage Fort Save DC 14 or stunned for 1 round You blast an area with a tremendous cacophony. Every creature in the area takes 1d8 points of sonic damage and must succeed on a Fortitude save to avoid being stunned for 1 round. Creatures that cannot hear are not stunned but are still damaged. He will then call back to the others numbers of opponents and ranges, as he readies himself to be the focus of attention at least for awhile. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notes Spells and effects on Cameron Longstrider +10' to movement for 3 hours Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Shield of Faith, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst...Make Whole, Longstrider(domain) used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 0/4 channel energy used for today
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 21/21 Character Sheet Thursday August 13th, 2015 11:13:28 PM "I could use the exercise, let's do it." Atlas runs right behind Cameron, head first into the action to see what is happening. Sword and shield are out and ready for blood, preferably not his.
------------------------------- ooc: Sorry gang, just a really bad week for posting on my part. I'm also behind on my character leveling. I'll get caught up this weekend at the latest.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 d20+8=25 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+13=22 ; Friday August 14th, 2015 7:52:08 AM
I'm initially shocked that Cameron's agrees with me, but then I take off in a hurry to aid the bear, missing the rest of the speech. I feel some guilt in not sticking around to hear the rest, but I'm hoping to get to the bear while we can still assist her.
I try to keep up with the group as we speedily approach the action. Once combat starts, I'll try to position myself to cure the bear if she is down; otherwise, I'll wait to see how the ogres react to what everyone else is attempting.
(d20+8 handle animal check of 25) (d20+9 perception check of 20) (d20+13 stealth check of 22)
OOC: I still need to update my sheet with spells, and get them on here as well. Cure Light Wounds is #1 on my list though. Since I just got spells, I'm assuming I have nothing I need for any of them, including even having them yet (meditation time, etc.).
Corsario Co-DM - Beating the clockwork soldier. Friday August 14th, 2015 12:32:07 PM Working on a combat map, I'll have it during the weekend, and you have time to finish leveling up. The ones that approach find a couple of ogres, not the "brothers" you met before, flanking and attacking the mama bear, who seems to be in a very bad situation, hurt, but fighting for all it is worth. They are in line with you, at the same distance, in the trees (so there is no clear "charge lane" and they all have partial cover by the trunks. Neither of them have seen you. You have a "surprise" round on them.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 d20+4=15 ; d4-1=0 ; Friday August 14th, 2015 12:40:22 PM
I can't keep up with the faster movers, but I also don't want to ruin the surprise for them. I'll shoot at the closest ogre with my goblin short bow, but I'm trying to time it so that I don't ruin the surprise opportunities for any of the hand-to-hand people.
(goblin short bow: d20+4 for each shot, and d4-1 damage Hit AC 15 for 1 damage)
Cameron (David F) AC 22 (T 16, FF 19) CMD 16 HP 27/27 Character Sheet d20+5=21 ; Friday August 14th, 2015 2:43:46 PM
OOC Time for a new header. The clockwork soldier is long gone. 8) Note that the head of Cameron's whip is enchanted to look like and act like the head of a snake.
IC Cameron's mind raced. His hornet's would never get through the tough hide of an ogre, and to hit them with the sound burst he would end up hurting the bear as much as the ogres. With so few options he chose the only one that he could count on, a distraction. Summoning all of his courage as he slid to a halt, he touched himself and uttered a short prayer to Jancassis for protection. (Cast shield of Faith, +2 deflection AC) He then called to the ogres, shouting to be heard, in their own tongue. In Giantish " Leave the bear alone! The Lady of Pain commands it! I am her priest and known to the Brothers! Defy me and the Wold will come alive and punish you! So says the Lady, through me! Do you dare to defy her?" Diplomacy 21 Cameron really hopes the others are ready to get these things once they turn on him, because he has no way of really hurting them since they are so much bigger than he is. Even so, as he speaks he feels the whip leap into his hand, and sees the head of the whip writhe with the power that Jancassis has imbued to it. The tongue of the snake within licks the air, searching for prey. His mind is unnaturally calm. No fear enters it, even though the ogres are three times as tall as he is and weigh probably a hundred times what he does. He knows that he is doing what is right and saving the bear will possibly prevent any need in the cubs of revenge. This could make the whole Red Hills a better place, eliminating bear attacks on the other inhabitants of the hills. The mind boggles at how such a small feat done by a small halfling could change everything. --------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Spells and effects on Cameron Shield of Faith +2 deflection AC for 30/30 rounds Longstrider +10' to movement for 3 hours Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst / Make Whole, Longstrider(domain), Shield of Faith used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 0/4 channel energy used for today
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Friday August 14th, 2015 2:55:26 PM
I'll need a map, because Carver needs only 10' in a straight line to charge....
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 19;HP 27/27 Character Sheet d20+5=12 ; d8=3 ; Friday August 14th, 2015 5:40:36 PM "well so much for a plan!" I say as the others start to run off to the noise . I join in the run with my bow ready. Just after Cameron goes into his yelling in some strange language at the beasts and I am close enough to hit them I let lose at the closest ogre. (hit AC 12 damage 3) after I keep moving towardsthem not worried if I draw their attention at least it will be off mama and Cameron I hope!
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Friday August 14th, 2015 6:36:37 PM
OOC: Do the surprise rules still apply with someone yelling?
Cameron (David F) AC 22 (T 16, FF 19) CMD 16 HP 27/27 Character Sheet Friday August 14th, 2015 7:46:02 PM
OOC We all get a single action in the surprise round. It all happens at the same time. I cast a spell and yelled,( which might be 2 actions, if so, I do the yelling and skip the spell). So my yelling does break the surprise round, but so would any actions we take, since they are all simultaneous. You can shoot, anyone else close enough can shoot (which might be hard to tell without a map or range from the DM). The cover will give them an AC bonus to their flat footed AC (given Ogre dexterity, or lack thereof that probably means a better AC than their normal AC). As for your charging John, I can find nothing in the rules stopping you from charging a creature with cover, but to do so in the surprise action, you would need to have LoS, a clear path, meaning we are not in your way, nor are any trees (which I think is what is going to defeat you on this try), no difficult terrain, which I think the trees are going to count as (however this is just a guess) and you would need to be within your normal move distance of them since a charge that went any further would require a full round action. So yeah, you pretty much need the map. If it is any comfort, I think they will either stop and scratch their heads at me, or go all out to try and get to me and eat me. Either way I plan to lead them to the most open patch of forest I can find to clear up that 'cover' thing.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19, Speed: 30' Saturday August 15th, 2015 9:04:51 AM
OOC: Keen to see the map when it is available, in so far as a better understanding of the terrain may result in adjustments to 'Osul's plan.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Monday August 17th, 2015 12:26:43 PM
I watch as my arrow travels towards its target in slow motion......
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Monday August 17th, 2015 12:41:51 PM
Carver maneuvers to a spot where he can get a charge in after the surprise round.
(posting now, because i'm headed out for the day)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 33/33 Character Sheet d20+8=21 ; d20+7=9 ; d8+3=5 ; d20+7=15 ; d8+3=7 ; Monday August 17th, 2015 2:45:20 PM
Atlas runs at the group to make an attack. He tries to stay between the trees so as not to ruin the surprise.
------------------------------------------------ ooc: I first was going to try and intimidate them and I rolled for that (21), but then I realized that this is supposed to be a "surprise" round, and I don't want to ruin the surprise, so I'm taking back that action if that is possible.
If I can attack this round, below is my roll. I'm not sure how far away I am and if I can get there in time to attack.
Attack Ogre: 1d20+7=9 (I assume that's a miss) Ogre Damage: 1d8+3=5
Sorry for bringing us down last week on the posts. This is going to be another hard week, but I'll try to stay on top of it. Tuesday is going to be the worst. If for some reason I cannot post...here's another attack for Tuesday (so that I don't cheat, I will use this roll even if I do post on Tuesday)
Attack Ogre: 1d20+7=15 Ogre Damage: 1d8+3=7
Cameron (David F) AC 22 (T 16, FF 19) CMD 16 HP 27/27 Character Sheet Monday August 17th, 2015 8:05:06 PM
Cameron waits.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Tuesday August 18th, 2015 12:12:06 PM
I attempt to run past the arrow, and perhaps adjust its trajectory if needed.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 19;HP 27/27 Character Sheet Tuesday August 18th, 2015 4:33:07 PM
Ooc waiting for the map and results.
IC I watch as everyone else goes in action. Looks like a finely oil machine with everyone jumping into action we are doing our own thing but after the same objective.. Cameron drawing attention, Cavery positioning for a charge. Atlas running in to take the lead and front postion Mack doing his best "Mack thing", postioning for surport and range! Osul postioning to,surport and keep us all alive! Yea go team.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Tuesday August 18th, 2015 6:19:02 PM
waiting
Cameron (David F) AC 22 (T 16, FF 19) CMD 16 HP 27/27 Character Sheet Tuesday August 18th, 2015 10:49:14 PM
Cameron waits.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 19;HP 27/27 Character Sheet Wednesday August 19th, 2015 2:32:54 AM
I join the waiting line at the back.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19, Speed: 30' Wednesday August 19th, 2015 6:18:43 AM
OOC: Is that what it looks like to Crosseye?
Go Team Momma Bear!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 33/33 Character Sheet Wednesday August 19th, 2015 10:24:10 AM
Atlas continues his run into the fray...
Cameron (David F) AC 22 (T 16, FF 19) CMD 16 HP 27/27 Character Sheet Wednesday August 19th, 2015 10:47:49 AM
OOC Just an update. Guys, I emailed Jerry and if Corsario is still unable to post by tonight Jerry will post for him. So we will have a DM post tonight.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Wednesday August 19th, 2015 12:12:30 PM
I climb up the ogre, and adjust the arrow so that when it eventually hits, it gets him right in the eye. I also slap him in the face, and then run back to my initial firing position.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 19;HP 27/27 Character Sheet Wednesday August 19th, 2015 8:02:55 PM
Lol at Mack and clap as I see him move the arrow to hit time has stop what is this magic!
A Strange Occurance [DM Jerry] Wednesday August 19th, 2015 9:48:50 PM
Suddenly there is a warm golden glow and then the sound of harps, lutes, and guitars.
The ogres get a look of horror on their faces and freeze in place.
The scene is surreal as rose petals begin to fall from....somewhere. Then clover begins to grow around the feet of the ogres.
It is hard to see the beasts with all the....what is this? One would almost expect some nymph or creature of Eberyon to be causing this. But it couldn't be.
As if in a dream, the ogres and surrounding terrain fade and large mushrooms, giant trees with trunks too thin to hold them up replace them. The stars are....larger, brighter.
Then coming around a tree, a short round man...with ears too pointy to be a halfling.
"Oh, Holy Lem! I have visitors. Come! Welcome!"
He skips off around to the other side of the tree.
He peaks around again. "Come on! The nasty ogre beasts will still be there."
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OOC: Guys, this will be an interlude/sidetrek until Cosario or Daniel is able to take over. Please forgive the "not so cool idea." I don't have time to spend an evening on this. So we'll wing it. :)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Wednesday August 19th, 2015 9:53:56 PM
I, personally, LOVE the harps, flowers, and clover! I skip after the stranger with very little thought. :)
Cameron (David F) AC 22 (T 16, FF 19) CMD 16 HP 27/27 Character Sheet Wednesday August 19th, 2015 9:57:50 PM
Cameron looks again at the ogres frozen in place, and shakes his head. "OOOkkkk. No idea what just happened there, but this sounds too good to miss." With a flick of his wrist the whip is again coiled and back at his side. He follows the little fellow around the tree..... --------------------------------------------------------- Notes Spells and effects on Cameron Shield of Faith +2 deflection AC for 30/30 rounds Longstrider +10' to movement for 3 hours Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst / Make Whole, Longstrider(domain), Shield of Faith used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 0/4 channel energy used for today
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 21/21 Character Sheet Wednesday August 19th, 2015 11:07:46 PM
Seeing Cameron and Mack going after the short rotund man, Carver adjusts his movement to make sure they are OK. "Cameron, don't just go running off...." Carver makes sure to follow him around the tree.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19, Speed: 30' Thursday August 20th, 2015 9:15:49 AM
'Osul is finally all about the task and the team almost to a man goes AWOL. "What about the momma bear?" It takes little time for 'Osul to determine that either he cannot get close enough to the bear to determine if she is frozen also, or he can determine she is also frozen. There is nothing here worth doing until they return to normal time. Then he wonders if the ogres and bear are the they, or if it is actually he and his companions who are out of normal time. He considers this as he follows after the rest of his friends, and their new meet. - - - 8>< - - - *Storm Burst (7/7) Orisons (Unlimited castings): Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Toros Taurs Try. 1st: Cure Light Wounds(1/1), Magic Fang(1/1), Shillelagh(1/1), [<= Spont. Cast: Summon Nature's Ally I], [~Obscuring Mist(1/1)] 2nd: Barkskin(1/1), Restoration, Lesser(1/1), [<= Spont. Cast: Summon Nature's Ally II], [~Fog Cloud(1/1)] --- Spell Level: Spell Name (remaining / granted), * Weather Domain Power, ~ Weather Domain Spell ---
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Thursday August 20th, 2015 4:54:25 PM
I'm feeling like this might be a time to pull out the banjo. I do so, as I follow the little guy.
Cameron (David F) AC 22 (T 16, FF 19) CMD 16 HP 27/27 Character Sheet Thursday August 20th, 2015 9:24:51 PM
Cameron continues around the tree.
Oh Bother [DM Jerry] Thursday August 20th, 2015 9:54:42 PM
As the little guy rounds the tree, surprisingly followed with little hesitation by our heroes, he stops on the back side where there is a small red door about 6" high, freshly painted and still wet that evidently enters into the tree. A huge brush [larger than the door] and an even larger can of paint is to the side.
"You guys know Deeproot, right? Of course you do. Sorry. Silly of me to ask. I'm Peevish by the way. No, that's my name."
He gets out a bunch of jangling keys and promptly drops them. He reaches out and they seem to use some of the keys as "legs" and they scamper away.
"Oh bother! They hate that door. But I'm determined! Hey Keys, Behave! We have guests who know Deeproot!"
He reaches out for the keys again and they elude him.
"Bother."
"Well I was going to show you something. However, the key to the the door is eluding me."
He plops down on the ground in frustration.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 30/30 Character Sheet Thursday August 20th, 2015 10:25:30 PM
Carver wonders who Deeproot is, and the guy named Peevish is in deed strange..... "Want me to try and catch the keys? will it be ok to use my lance to pin them down, I've never seen keys run around, let alone run away before....."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 33/33 Character Sheet Thursday August 20th, 2015 11:22:37 PM
Atlas hesitantly follows along. He stays back though. This is certainly some manifestation that could be harmless or a trick to steal our souls. Best to be wary. He watches the scene play out as the others engage with enthusiasm.
Cameron (David F) AC 22 (T 16, FF 19) CMD 16 HP 27/27 Character Sheet Friday August 21st, 2015 4:04:03 AM
Cameron grins impishly, one of the few times he has ever done so. " Mack, bet you can't pick that lock." He was pretty sure Deeproot was the name of the Tree f Parting before it finally rooted and became the Tree they now live in. He didn't remember the story they had been told exactly, but it sounded like the right path to him. "Try not to get caught 'red handed' while picking that though Mack, getting that off could be tough." Simply because he can, and because he is curious, Cameron casts detect magic and has a look around while Mack, who loves a game normally, picks the lock. ------------------------------------------------------- Notes Spells and effects on Cameron Shield of Faith +2 deflection AC for 30/30 rounds Longstrider +10' to movement for 3 hours Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst / Make Whole, Longstrider(domain), Shield of Faith used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 0/4 channel energy used for today
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 d20+9=22 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+11=13 ; Friday August 21st, 2015 12:26:40 PM
Being very happy to be moving "full speed" again, I gladly accept Cameron's challenge of picking the lock.... half keeping an eye on Peevish to make sure he doesn't have a problem with that. I DO check for traps first.
(d20+9 perception check of 22) (d20+10 TrapFinding check of 22) (d20+11 Disable Device check of 13)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 18; HP 33/33 Character Sheet Friday August 21st, 2015 4:20:24 PM "Mack, watch out, the Ogres!"
"Just kidding...be careful if you know how to do that." Atlas keeps an eye on Peevish as Mack plays with the lock.
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 19;HP 27/27 Character Sheet Friday August 21st, 2015 7:33:47 PM
What is this magic now I think to myself. New demension? Oh well the others seem ok I follow along after then to see what happens next.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19, Speed: 30' Friday August 21st, 2015 10:56:39 PM
'Osul does his best to determine what kind of being this Peevish is. {OOC: Unsure what to make a check against here}
"What would you like to show us, Peevish?"
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 30/30 Character Sheet d20+4=12 ; Friday August 21st, 2015 11:13:59 PM
Carver will try to pin the keys to the ground with the tip of his lance......
Lance 12
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Saturday August 22nd, 2015 9:52:25 PM
OOC: Looks like my earlier post got lost with the server switch.
IC: I do a quick ninja like tumble maneuver.... then smile at Atlas. :)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 15 (T 15 FF 12), CMD: 11; HP 23/23 Sunday August 23rd, 2015 6:43:23 AM
OOC: I'm going to be up nort camping with my 3 youngest all week. I'll be doing my best to still get at least some type of turn in daily, but if I don't post by late afternoon, Atlas will try to cover for me.
Oh Bother [DM Jerry] Sunday August 23rd, 2015 9:47:35 AM
Mack fails utterly with his Disable Device check, but is very confident that the door and keyhole is not trapped. This does have an effect on the keys, however. In a high pitched voice, the keys begin in chorus to scream, "No my job. My door. Go away."
They run to towards the door and quickly push Mack's hands away and unlock the door.
Inside is a living chamber with bed, cooking pot, etc. all carved in intricate designs out of wood. Though the wooden pot is boiling, it is not burning, nor the wood being harmed.
Peevish rises and skips in as if this is a daily occurance and begins to use a ladle to dish out the stew in the pot. "Come eat! Will help give you strength for the ogres." He hands out a bowl to each of our heroes.
Then someone finally notices the painting on the wall. A circle of ancient trees in a forest, with one of those ancient trees walking away from the rest. The title on the picture is, "Deeproot's Departure." Peevish says, "Yes, that is for you as well. Take it home to Deeproot. It may stir him if you place it in the proper place. Now hurry along, the ogres are recovering! Eat! Take the painting! Run! No, finish the stew! There! Hurry now! Goodbye!"
The pocket realm fades in sunbeams and the smell of stew. The hulking figures of something ahead begins to reform. Ogres!
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OOC: ADM David Feest will run the Ogre combat. See accompanying email I'm about to write.
Everyone receives the effects of a Heroes' Feast. Look it up. ;)
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19, Speed: 30' Sunday August 23rd, 2015 9:57:56 AM
OOC: Heroes Feast: Every creature partaking of the feast is cured of all sickness and nausea, receives the benefits of both neutralize poison and remove disease, and gains 1d8 temporary hit points + 1 point per two caster levels (maximum +10) after imbibing the nectar-like beverage that is part of the feast. The ambrosial food grants each creature that partakes a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours.
ADM David Sunday August 23rd, 2015 11:04:57 AM
OOC That will make the Heroes Feast 1d8+5, for minimum caster level to use. I am headed to work soon. I will put in a Post tonight to reset the scene and hopefully tomorrow morning to get the week started. We are going to start off on an even footing with the Ogres. but the heroes feast will make up for it. You'll see, it'll be fine.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:2, HP:19/19, Speed: 30' Sunday August 23rd, 2015 5:49:21 PM
'Osul partakes in the repast - a substantial feed with identifiable ingredients is welcomed.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 16 HP 27+10 /27 Character Sheet d8+5=10 ; Sunday August 23rd, 2015 9:49:40 PM
Cameron partakes of the stew, especially since is rations are running low. He is surprised at how much it fills him up and makes him feel stronger. He then rushes back outside. ------------------------------------------------------- Notes Heroes Feast 12 hours Spells and effects on Cameron Longstrider +10' to movement for 3 hours Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Sound Burst, Shield of Faith / Make Whole, Longstrider(domain) used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 0/4 channel energy used for today
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 36/30 Character Sheet d8+5=6 ; Sunday August 23rd, 2015 10:56:26 PM
Carver helps himself to the food, and he feels better than he has in a while.... now he's ready to take on some ogres.....
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 19;HP 27/27 Character Sheet d6=3 ; d8+5=6 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 6:28:03 AM
I take the food like the others. I feel power in the meal. My spirits are lifted greatly and I feel so alert now. Boy did that meal hit the spot and at the right time after my mishaps at the beacon! The mention of the picture make me want to examine it much more closly but the Ogres are first. I so hope we can save some of the Bears if not mother. With that if no one grabed the painting I do! And join the other back outside ready for battle.
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ADM David Ogre fight round 1 Monday August 24th, 2015 10:47:22 AM
OOC OK guys. I work mostly opening shift this week, so other than today and tomorrow you can expect posts either before I go in, around 4 am on average, or after I get home, after 4pm average. Terrain- I have no map, so this will be done without one. The trees that were screening them have thinned out now that you are closer and the ogres have no cover. The arrows that were fired in the surprise round all failed to hit their AC with the cover and range. IC Everyone that wants to gets to eat their fill of stew (remember to roll your 1d8+5 temporary hp). Peevish rolls the painting (frame and all!) up and hands it to Crosseye, since the Ranger had shown so much interest in it. He cautions Crosseye not to unroll it until they are home, because it will not roll back up for any of them. As each person exits the tree, they end up standing in a crowd 50 feet from the ogres. Up closer now they get a better look at the brutes and notice things that they hadn't seen before. There are really THREE ogres. All of them wear chain shirts and are using heavy flails to beat up the bear. They also have large longbows and quivers of arrows on their backs. The third ogre, that you all missed seeing before, stands 70 feet away, holding the leashes of two large wolves. Mamma bear, who was frozen just like the ogres were seems to be pretty beat up and deperately looking for a way out of her current situation. Time unfreezes and the two ogres doing the beating turn and look at Cameron. They both scratch their heads and one speaks, maybe to Cameron, maybe to the other ogres, you can't be sure. In Giantish he says Highlight to display spoiler: {" The Lady o' pain? Who's he talkin' 'bout? Dis be our dinner! Wait, it has CUBS? Mmmmmm."} In response, the third ogre, the one with the wolves shouts at the other two in Giantish. Highlight to display spoiler: {Forget the bear, get them! They has loots and will taste even better on the spit! And they will scream and beg while they roast. We can track the bear back to it's cubs later and get them for dessert!"} The two ogres stop fighting the bear and turn towards the group and the third one lets go of the leashes holding the wolves and draws his bow. The wolves rush off to either side and disappear into the woods, attempting to get behind the group.You now face 2 ogre footmen at a distance of 20 feet from you and a bowman who is 70 feet from you. The footmen stand 5 feet apart (there is a 5 foot space between them). As stated, the wolves ran into the trees and were lost from sight (DC20 perception to see and target them if you want to shoot them this round) The ogres seem ready for your attack and waiting for you to make the next move. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ogre footman 1 AC ? Damage taken ? Ogre footman 2 AC ? Damage taken ? Wolf 1 AC ? Damage taken ? Wolf 2 AC ? Damage taken ? Ogre bowman AC ? Damage taken ?
ADM David Ogre fight round 1 bonus post Monday August 24th, 2015 10:49:22 AM
For it's part the bear looks puzzled. This quickly passes and it bolts off into the woods, probably to rejoin it's cubs.
Cameron (David F) AC 20 (T 14, FF 17) CMD 16 HP 27+10 /27 Character Sheet d20+9=17 ; d8=4 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 10:59:03 AM
Cameron listens to the ogres as they talk back and forth. His frown deepens. He translates enough for his friends to know what's going on. " They think we would taste better than the bear. They plan to track her back to her cubs after they kill us and get the cubs for dessert. They have no idea how wrong they are." Cameron tries to follow the path the wolves take but they are too fast for him. He turns to the Ogres and smiles. It is not a nice smile, in fact, it chills you all to the bone. " Grouping up eh? Bad idea." With a simple gesture and a touch of his holy symbol, Cameron calls down the wrath of Jancassis on the two ogre footmen. Suddenly the air around them rings with a deafening crash and the ogres ears start to bleed. Cast sound burst for 4 damage to the ogres, DC 15 Fort save or they are stunned. ------------------------------------------------------ Notes Heroes Feast 12 hours Spells and effects on Cameron Longstrider +10' to movement for 3 hours Spells remaining Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Light, Bless, Magic Weapon, Hornet's Nest(domain), Shield of Faith / Make Whole, Longstrider(domain), Sound Burst used 0/5 uses of Touch of Poison used for the day. 1/5 Stealthy hunter used for the day 0/4 channel energy used for today
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 36/30 Character Sheet d20+6=19 ; 2d8+6=21 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 4:13:22 PM
Carver lowers his lance, chooses an angle to charge one of the footmen ogres. he'll chose the one on the left. That way once he strikes at the ogre he can ride past it, leaving him out of melee range, as long as someone engages him, to keep his attention. He wants to end up about 30 feet and to the side of the archer bowman, with his angle...... "Someone keep him from chasing after me, or I'll not be able to keep this up." Carver says just as he's launching his attack. (Centaur Charge to line up angle, Ride by Attack to avoid the AoO)
Charge Attack 19, Damage 21
Crosseye (Earl) AC: 17 (T 12 FF 15), CMD: 19;HP 27/27 Character Sheet d20+7=10 ; d12+6=9 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 5:16:52 PM
Hearing Carver call for help and plan, I follow him with "Little Mack" ready. I stop at the left ogre to engage him and stop him from chasing Carver. At that point I swing with the Great Axe at the Ogre. (Attack roll 10 I guess a miss). My swing is wild and misses badly but at least Carver is safe for another charge! As I did my part for now to keep the Ogre here engaged with me. "Atlas, You got the right side! Mack watch for those wolves. Osul keep us alive and help Mack please. Cameron keep doing that magic thing. It seems to be working"
------- I am rolling damage just in case I do hit if they are stunned 9
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