Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Sunday February 7th, 2016 4:50:35 PM
Rillett looks at the plant shaded by his helmet to make sure it's still OK. He's ready to proceed.
(Ed) Reggie Sunday February 7th, 2016 9:38:41 PM
Reggie isn't really familiar with these folks. but the group seems to have had dealings with them before. she knows about this Goodie Bess at least. but only just met her briefly yesterday.
Reggie stays pretty quiet and lets those that are in the know do some negotiation or talking.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=25 ; Sunday February 7th, 2016 10:08:59 PM
Jozhur stands silently, his eyes wandering in all directions, half expecting the demons to appear out of nowhere.
Perception: 25
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday February 8th, 2016 5:15:36 AM
Aex considers it wisest not to approach these crones while shapechanging. Instead she returns to her own Gnome self. Not speaking... Just observing... They have the flower. She's happy with the way Rillet took care of it and she thanks him.
[DM Jeff] - To Goodie's House Monday February 8th, 2016 9:18:56 AM Zeoll nervously looks over the gathered women, tail twitching. He takes a deep breath, then wishes that he hadn’t. The smell coming from the pot is far from pleasant. Zeoll doesn’t want to think about what might be cooking in that pot at the moment. As soon as Magana comes within hailing distance, she calls out to Goodie, thinking that startling a coven is a bad idea. The others stand around, watching the area, not really sure how to approach such a group.
Jozhur looks around, trying to be invisible, but Goodie immediately points him out saying, “oooo, there he is!”
The one on the left speaks up, her forked tongue making her speech sound a bit off, “Ah, dat must be dee adventurersss we heerd about. I be Mama Lupe, and Mama Lupe is happy to meet youuns.” She smiles, showing a number of missing teeth.
Goodie then says, “And the other one here, she be Wilhelmina.”
Wilhelmina speaks up, leaning over towards Goodie, “You were right Bess, that Jozhur is quite the strapping young lad. Why if I were…” What she says next is garbled as the three cackle in laughter. Mama Lupe stirs the pot and a strange purplish mist and smoke rises from the pot.
Goodie says, “We been expecting you now. You have the orchid? Just wipe the dirt off and drop the whole thing right on in here!”
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+23=40 ; Monday February 8th, 2016 12:12:58 PM
Zeoll wonders how the party greenmage will feel consigning the pretty flower to the boiling muck in the witches' cauldron. But he knows enough, and has smelled enough, to know that he is content to let that be.
Besides, if this gets them a step closer to ridding the Wold of Biloopl, then it is worth it.
He keeps alert, in case there is any funny business going on: Perception 40.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday February 8th, 2016 12:43:17 PM
Satisfied that they have brought the flower to its intended destination, Terser now becomes fascinated with watching the cauldron boil and bubble. Despite the look and aroma, perhaps it is something as delicious as the apple treat that Goodie Bess had shared the day before.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=23 ; Monday February 8th, 2016 12:55:42 PM
Magana finds a shady spot to sit and rest. As a precaution, but mostly out of boredom, she casts See Invisibility and inspects the vicinity.
perception 23
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Monday February 8th, 2016 1:26:27 PM "What do you think Aex? I'm fine handing the orchid over you to do the 'honors', but if this gets ugly, I'd rather be the one to take the brunt of it.
"Oh, um, I didn't mean 'ugly', I meant 'difficult'.
"Er, not that they're ugly exactly. Well, maybe they are, but that's not my point. Anyway, what do you want to do?"
Rillett will defer to Aex on this. If Aex asks for the plant, Rillett will give it to her and accompany her down the cauldron. If Aex says it's OK for Rillett to handle it, he will brush off the dirt as they asked and drop the orchid in. In either case, he will ready a move action to "Dimensional Hop" us out of there if things go sideways.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Monday February 8th, 2016 2:23:32 PM
Zeoll does chuckle at the regard in which the crones hold Jozhur!
(Ed) Reggie Monday February 8th, 2016 6:03:34 PM
Reggie does not have much to offer, she isn't familiar with Hags and witches and such. but when they do comment about Jozhur, she does take a step or two closer to Jozhur's side.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Monday February 8th, 2016 9:32:35 PM
Jozhur blushes a bit and smiles. He silently wonders to himself what old Goodie did before he woke up in her hut when he first arrived in Bonetown.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday February 9th, 2016 3:21:39 AM
Aex's eyes grow large as she hears Goodie say to just dump the flower into that stinking cauldron...
"What?", Aex complaints, "You mean you are going to destroy this unique flower? Just look it!...", the Greenmage takes the flower now, "... It was the only such flower on that island, an island with two giant plant guards by the way I'm sure you knew nothing about... Why is this flower so important?? Perhaps if you could tell us what good will come from this concoction? Help me understand why this special flower must be destroyed? See if it were for the greater good... "
Aex keeps holding the flower... she does not throw it into the cauldron yet.
"Maybe I'd better transform myself into a frog already..." Aex thinks...
[DM Jeff] - To Goodie's House Tuesday February 9th, 2016 8:03:28 AM Zeoll looks over at Jozhur and smiles as he watches around the area. The smell of the cauldron is distracting, but he sees nothing else other than a group of three small songbirds flying along the coast. Terser sniffs the air, perhaps hoping the stinking stuff will taste as good as the treat Goodie provided before. Mama Lupe spots him and says, “Ah, dearie, dis not be for to eating.” She winks and smiles, showing the missing teeth again and continues, “But later, mebe you and I could get together and Ah kin cook up sumptin.” Magana Casts a spell and looks around, seeing nothing out of the ordinary. Goodie looks at her as she casts the spell, but doesn’t say anything. Reggie and Jozhur stand around and pretend they are somewhere else as Wilhelmina watches Jozhur and rubs the scar across her eye in way that she must think is seductive.
Rillet and Aexana talk about the plant, Rillet prepared for, well, he’s not sure what to prepare for just yet as he stumbles over his words. Aexana holds the flower close and demands to know why she should give it up, refusing the throw it in the stinking cauldron. Goodie steps forward, looking Aexana directly in the eyes and says, “Goodness now, dearie, did I not just send you out after this treasure? I told you then that it was needed, despite it being so rare. In fact, if it were not so rare, it would not work in this process at all.”
She turns and continues, walking around the cauldron and her sisters, “Dearies, we talked about the demons. I told you of my dreams. Why my own coven here worked to create this cauldron, not without our own sacrifice.” As she walks she lifts her hand and looks at it, and there appears to be a relatively fresh wound on one of her fingers. Looking closer, you can see the tip is missing off her index finger on that hand. “This be to help the Bonetown. You yourselves said that the demons might be coming to town. We can create this item that will help the town, but not without that tiny flower there. Now be dearie and drop it in, would you?”
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 d20+25=38 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 11:00:31 AM
Rillett looks at the witches, Goodie in particular.
(Sense Motive roll = 38)
Assuming he believes they are telling the truth, "Come on Aex. She's doing something good to protect the town. It's a cool flower, but it's just a flower. I'll buy you a bunch of flowers when we get back."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=23 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 4:35:56 PM
Jozhur feels as though he suddenly has somewhere else to be. Anywhere else...except maybe the inside of a man eating plant. He looks around nervously, waiting for something to happen. (Perception: 23)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday February 9th, 2016 4:43:40 PM I'm sure some sweet talking of the Queen of whatever land Zeoll was yammering on about would yield some seeds for this. Then you can grow some of these lovelies back at the brothers' house, Aex. If we didn't trust that they would use the flower to keep the demons out of town, then why did we go get it at all?
Terser isn't too sure why Aexana and Rillett are so hesitant, but he will support them if they are adamant in their feelings. Personally, he thinks that the sooner this spell is done, the better.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Tuesday February 9th, 2016 6:14:06 PM "Good point Terser.
"How did you think this was really going to end anyway, Aex? The witch just wanted the plant to look at? Besides, we killed two semi-sentient plants to get this one."
(Ed) Reggie d20+2=20 ; d20+14=18 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 7:16:13 PM
Reggie just stays beside Jozhur. She keeps her eye on that Wilhelmina. She is ready should there be trouble.
{Sense Motive = 20, Perception = 18}
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=34 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 8:40:58 PM
Magana maintains her watchfulness.
perception 34
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday February 9th, 2016 11:05:08 PM
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday February 10th, 2016 8:31:02 AM
Aex sighs... she shakes the dirt of the flower and hands it over to Goodie. Of course the greater cause is more important than this one single flower no matter how nice and unique it is. Terser is probably right... perhaps she'll find some seed later to make it grow back.
"I'll keep you to it...", she says to Rillet and winks.
[DM Jeff] - To Goodie's House Wednesday February 10th, 2016 10:56:25 AM Rillet look at the witches and indeed feels they have no ill intent at all. He encourages Aexana to help them, as does Terser and Zeoll. Reggie and Jozhur try to turn invisible.
Aexana finally shakes the dirt off the flower and hands it over. Goodie says, “That’s a dearie. Now be sure and step back a little…”
Goodie snaps the stem off the flower and unceremoniously drops the flower into the pot, dropping the stem on the ground. She joins hands with the other witches around the pot and five eyes close. They begin speaking quietly and swaying slightly. The pot bubbles and boils. Mama Lupe lets go of the others and suddenly draws out a large ruby quartz, as big as a basketball. She holds it up, then drops it into the pot as well. The three hold hands once again and start swaying, speaking quietly in a strange language that no one can recognize.
A lone cloud starts to appear in the sky above the hut, and the cloud grows until the area around the hut is slowly shaded. The skies around remain completely clear. The air stills as the witches continue to chant and the pot continues to boil. A bubble pops and some liquid drops along the side of the pot, sizzling into the fire below. The witches continue to chant for a minute, then two minutes. Nothing more happens and they chant longer and longer. Their voices remain steady and constant, neither rising or falling in pitch. The pot continues to bubble and boil, seemingly without end. After 10 minutes, they continue to chant and the pot continues to boil. Very suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashes from the cloud and strikes directly into the pot! The lightning pauses, almost as if transferring energy either to or from the cloud. With a small puff, the lightning stops and the cloud disappears. The air is still charged and the witches are still chanting, eyes closed, seemingly oblivious to the lightning strike. The sky remains clear and the witches continue chanting. The bubbles in the pot stop, and slowly the massive crystal rises out of the pot on its own. Wilhelmina reaches out and grasps the crystal. Suddenly all five eyes open and appear to be staring at each of you for a moment.
Goodie’s voice breaks the silence, “There ye go. Put dee crystal in da center o’ town. When it glows red demons or daemons are near. Say dee word relego and a demon will be unable to enter Bonetown for two hours. Die should buy time for dee people to leave.” Wilhelmina holds the crystal out to Jozhur.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday February 10th, 2016 5:17:28 PM Huh. Well that's certainly something.
Terser doesn't know what a basketball is, but he doesn't imagine he'd be very good at it.
(Ed) Reggie Wednesday February 10th, 2016 5:17:45 PM
Reggie seems rather hesitant in believing these witches, but she is sure the others trust them, well mostly, so she does as well.
Still Reggie never trusted witchcraft. it seemed just as deadly and evil and the demons they wanted to stop. Still all of this was beyond her.
As the gem is offered to Jozhur, Reggie tenses up ready to pound some skulls if something bad happens.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Wednesday February 10th, 2016 5:52:24 PM
Zeoll sees no reason to doubt these goodwives, baneful though they might appear. After all, they want demons to invade the area no more than anyone else!
So he bows low and expresses gratitude to them for their kindly help. "This will save many innocent lives," he says. "Thank you!"
Then he asks, "Motherr, have you any insight as to when the next attack will come?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 Wednesday February 10th, 2016 9:03:24 PM
Jozhur shrugs at Terser, "Quite a show." Not too long ago, he would've been shocked to see such a display. By the look on his face, this is just another day.
He approaches Wilhelmina and bows his head as he takes the crystal, "Many thanks., you've doNE a huge service for Bonetiwn."
Jozhur turns to Goodie, "Seems I'm even more in you're debt."
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Wednesday February 10th, 2016 10:52:23 PM
Magana stands and prepares to depart. "Can the protection be used only once then?"
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Thursday February 11th, 2016 1:37:29 AM "Thank you good witches for your service. We do not see you much in Bonetown. Please send word to the Lonfish if there is anything we can ever to for you. May Gargul's blessing of a long life and a peaceful passing be on you."
Rillett is ready to return to town with the others.
As we head back, he asks, "So, once we get to town, who should be put in charge of this thing?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday February 11th, 2016 7:07:31 AM "Cool stuff huh... glad that we now might have a chance to stop the demons from attacking the town while someone takes care of them... however... that 'someone' will likely have to be us... Don't these gems come in smaller ones we can hang around our necks?"
Aex is ready with the others to return to town. As they walk home she will collect some herbs in order to make some potions when they are back home.
[DM Jeff] - To Goodie's House Thursday February 11th, 2016 11:26:29 AM Terser thinks about trying to bounce a round object, but can’t even imagine how that would work. Reggie remains quite nervous around the witches while Jozhur thanks Wilhelmina for the crystal. When he takes it, he feels Wilhelmina’s papery fingers gently touch the backs of his hands. She smiles at him, again showing the various missing teeth. She says, “I can do more things, you know.” Jozhur quickly turns to Goodie and says that he is still in her debt.
Zeoll and Rillett also thank the witches. Goodie says, “Ah, you be helpin’ es much es we do, now.” When Magana asks about the usage of the gem, she replies, “Ah hope dat when it used once, that there be no need for it to be used again.” When Zeoll asks about the timing of the next attack, Goodie replies, “I know no more than what eh already told ye. In me hert, methinks it will be soon, or it would have been later I’d had them dreams.”
The group prepares to head back to town. Mama Lupa steps back and into the shack without a word. Goodie waves, waiting to see if there are any other questions.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] d20+16=18 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 5:59:24 PM
Magana gives a silent bow in appreciation to Goodie Bess and the takes the lead again for the return trip.
perception 18
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday February 11th, 2016 6:09:35 PM
Terser doesn't expect any danger on the short trip back to town, but while Magana's eyes keep track of their surroundings, he keeps his on their new magic stone, in case it should light up on their way to town.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+21=36 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+13=18 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 6:22:29 PM
Zeoll plumbs what he might know of witch lore and approaches Goodie Bess.
"Motherr, may I ask of you a grreat boon? Grrant yourr blessing, please, my lady! Perrhaps it will make all the differrence in the Wold."
Diplomacy 36
The old liontaur bows his head if she agrees.
[OOC: Maybe this will be just a RP prayer or good wish? Maybe she will cast Endure Elements or Heroism or some Tinkered buff? Maybe she'll give a special potion? I have no idea, and Zeoll is just asking. Maybe she'll give nothing, or even a curse!]
And he asks if Bess knows of any creature that lives between here and Bonetown that might aid in the fight. Zeoll is eager to make the best use of his new Staff of Charming, and he thinks changing a monster into an ally is a good use of the item.
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On the way back, Zeoll keeps alert for any signs of creatures that might be about. Anything he might charm. He uses Survival to look for tracks, boosted by scent and a cantrip.
Perception 32 Survival 18
(Ed) Reggie d20+14=27 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 9:55:22 PM
Reggie is more than pleased to be leaving that place.
As they walk she talks with Jozhur, I don't trust that Wilma whats-her-name. Did she curse you or anything?
Reggie tries to get a look at his hands for any sign of curses, not that she would really know but hey its worth a shot.
{Perception = 27}
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Thursday February 11th, 2016 10:09:29 PM
As we head back to Bonetown, Rillett casts a sidelong glance at Reggie. "Wow, Jozhur. Two women vying for your attention. You are a sought after commodity. I wonder how much you'd fetch on the open market in Bonetown?"
"You know Reggie, he is quite the catch."
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP78/78 d20+13=28 ; d20+20=27 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 10:37:05 PM "Ha, I doubt she cursed me. I trust Goodie, she would have no reason to harm us. A friend of hers is a friend of ours." Jozhur blushes a little at Rillett's comment and acts as if he didn't hear it. Those that have been around awhile would know he has no qualms about chatting up women in taverns, it's rather unusual for him to ignore a woman's attention. As for Wilhelmia...well there was no ignoring that. (Sense motive 27 Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the feeling Jozhur is interested in someone else...})
He almost drops the crystal into his bag of holding to transport it to town, as he is doing so, he realizes he should keep it out where the group can keep an eye on it. He keeps his eyes on the crystal and the skies on the way back to Bonetown. (Perception: 28)
(Ed) Reggie Friday February 12th, 2016 12:31:37 AM
{ooc: I can't make that Sense Motive, so Off I go in Ignorant Bliss la, la, la, la}
Reggie Give Rillett a little glare, Whoa now, who said anything about that, I'm just concerned is-all.
[DM Jeff] - Returning to Bonetown Friday February 12th, 2016 9:07:13 AM
Before the group heads out, Zeoll steps over to speak with Goodie. He asks for a blessing. Goodie, bent and twisted, cocks her head even further to the side and looks into Zeoll’s eyes. As he looks, he notices that Goodie’s eyes are different colors. While one looks almost a normal medium brown, the other is completely white. The extra white in the eye with the small black dot is disconcerting, but Zeoll finds that he simply cannot look away. His mind starts to realize that he cannot look away as Goodie suddenly breaks the eye contact and turns back to the small hut. While Wilhelmina tends to the fire under the pot, Goodie disappears into the small building without saying a word. At this point the group realizes that both Goodie and Mama Lupe have walked into the hut, and from where you stand, it doesn’t look like there is room for both of them inside. You hear some sliding and some pots banging from inside and some mumbling from Goodie. Mama Lupe peeks out the window for a moment, as if noticing that the group hasn’t left yet. She disappears from the window as Goodie comes back out the door carrying a small vial.
She says to Zeoll, “Ah dearie, the cobbler is all out, it was a good one. But here, take this.” She holds out the vial to Zeoll. “When those demons come, it will help you and those around you, at least a little. Tis the least old Goodie can do for you. After all, Goodie sees no good in the demons taking over Bonetown.”
When the group finally says their goodbyes, they start to head back to town. Just before they go, Wilhelmina presses something into Aexana’s hand. She puts her fingers to her lips and looks over her shoulder towards her sisters as she nods to Aexana. She gestures for Aexana to leave before she can look at the item.
The group walks back to town, making the long, but pleasant walk. While walking, some wonder why the witches live so far from town. But since the path leads along the edge of the water, the breezes blow in from the ocean, keeping everyone cool. While walking, Aexana looks at the item in her hand and sees that it is the crushed remains of the stalk of the ghost flower. Knowledge, Nature, DC 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {The ghost orchid has no “seeds” in the traditional manner. Instead, the plant grows from portions of other plants. It is likely that this stalk could be used to grow more ghost orchids. However, ghost orchids are VERY difficult to grow in captivity, requiring special care.}
Meanwhile, Reggie and Rillett tease Jozhur a bit about his newfound interests…
Finally, as the sun starts to reach the horizon once again, the trail rises and the group steps up to see the sights of Bonetown once again. A few steps down into the valley and the comforts of home await.
Notes:
The potion handed to Zeoll is a potion of bless (10 minutes duration).
Hey, it’s break time for the group. There will be about a week of game-time during which characters can do, well, whatever heroic adventurers do when they’re not heroically adventuring. We can take as long as we need in real-time to do what you need. Potions? Making stuff? Heading to Catacombs?
Also, everyone gets 4,000 xp for this little side trip. Hero points to Jozhur and Reggie for actions in combat!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Friday February 12th, 2016 11:08:55 AM
Zeoll laughs! "I asked herr to bless me, and she gave me a bless!"
The old liontaur chuckles all the way back to Bonetown.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Friday February 12th, 2016 8:59:45 PM "Well Zeoll, be careful what you ask for."
Rillett will return to town with the others. He has a number of scrolls he needs to pen. Also, he would like to contact a local jewler to get a ring design made, and then get 10 silver signet rings made - one for each member of the party and a couple extras. He would like this design.
I'm thinking this could be done for about 60 GP. A signet ring typically costs 5 GP.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP88/88 Saturday February 13th, 2016 12:30:21 AM
Jozhur thanks Zeoll for the reminder and rushes off to the WLA chapterhouse.
ooc: Completely forgot about the WLA. Neglected two feats and a few skill points.
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Saturday February 13th, 2016 6:38:43 PM
Magana makes a quick trip to the catacombs then spends the rest of the week aboard the Lionfish eating bacon, dicing with the crew, and generally making sure all is in order for their next trip.
(Ed) Reggie Sunday February 14th, 2016 2:30:49 PM
{ooc: how much XP should we be at? I never started with any starting amount}
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday February 15th, 2016 5:20:41 AM
During the week Aex will spend much time brewing new potions of course. Also, she will get to know her plant familiar better.
And... when observing Wilhelmina's gift closer she realizes it's the stalk of the Ghost Orchid. She consults brother Bertrem how to grow the tiny flower best. She'll browse through many books to find out what soil is suited best for this flower... how much water... sun... fertilizer... She just needs to find a way to take the flower with her on her travels...
[DM Jeff] - Returning to Bonetown Monday February 15th, 2016 8:57:49 AM Notes:
Reggie should be at the minimum XP for her level plus the new 4,000 just earned.
The Signet rings shouldn't be too much of a problem, but they are going to take some time. The local jeweler, Horazus, says he is busy now, but should be able to have them in about two weeks.
When Aexana researches the ghost orchid, she find that it takes just the right amount of water on a daily basis -- too much or too little and it will die. It also needs poor soil -- too many nutrients and it burns up and dies, too. In fact, it can live on just the bark of a tree, not actually needing soil for nutrients, and often does just that in the wild. When it does grow, it grows very slowly, with a few tendrils wandering about and only flowers once a year, and only when the conditions are perfect.
(Ed) Reggie Monday February 15th, 2016 9:32:25 AM
{OOC: which xp track? i assume medium?}
Finally back in town, Reggie makes her way to a tavern, one that looks like it is suited to her lifestyle. the first night is a party. Enjoying some rum, some food (something better than the grub from an Orc slave ship)
The remainder of the week, Reggie spends some time learning about Bonetown. learning the local fare, the people, the criminal activities. the sorts of things a new pirate gal should know in a pirate town.
The remainder of the time (evenings or whenever) learn about her new ship and the crew. Learn a few names, what they are good at, looking for her place.
After a couple of days Reggie seems more at ease and more sociable than when they first met, but she still does not just volunteer personal life stories just for the sake of making conversation. but she is definitely more approachable than before.
when Jozhur is around, she does tend to watch him, more so than the others.
[DM Hugh] - Calm before the storm Monday February 15th, 2016 11:06:51 AM
(OOC: I'm still waiting for Jerry to agree to the last scene that I added to the module; also is the party name the Sea Lions?; also yes we are on the medium xp track)
Zeoll laughs about how asking for a blessing resulted in receiving a potion of bless.
Rillet tells Zeoll to be careful what he wishes for. Upon reaching Bonetown he sets to work scribing the scrolls that he needs. Each day Rillet works long into the night penning the scrolls, the candle at his writing desk dwindling down to almost nothing before the cleric finally calls it a day. Brother Engrev and Lansel see to it that the cleric has a fresh candle each day.
Johzhur spends his week training at the local WLA chapter house. The trainer he works with is a half-orc missing an ear named Bruaghur. Braughur is gruff and has Johzhur do pushups when he makes a mistake.
Magana makes a quick trip to the catacombs and then spends the rest of week on board the Lionfish making sure everything is ship-shape. Bacon is consumed in mass quantities and she plays some friendly games of dice with Too-elt, Joansie, Horace and Tommy Teeth. That goblin Horace has some skill with the dice and the Tauress should be happy she didn't wager any money on the games.
Aexana is just about to finish putting the botany books she was reading back when she accidentally drops one and a scrap of paper falls out. The paper is a poem about a human green mage named Melisandre Greygate and how she tried to spread ghost orchids transporting them in lifewood flasks but ultimately failed when she was slain in battle. The poem ends suggesting she may have become a ghost herself.
Reggie spends her downtime getting to know Bonetown. The first night she visits a tavern near the docks called the Sea Shanty. It's kind of a hole in the wall, but it has many patrons, probably because the rum is good and the food is tasty. She orders a mahi mahi with plantains and finds it quite agreeable.
Reggie learns about the different factions in the area. The free pirates of Bonetown, and centaurs of centaur island look upon the Lionfish and party as friends. The Bonetown guards and Shipping guild look at the party indifferently and the party has an antagonistic relationship with the Bloodkin and Elfbloods. Reggie learns of a sophisticated smuggling operation that can get contraband to and from just about any Woldian City that has a port, for the right price. She also hears of the normal predations pirates tend to do with regards to ships on the sea with the port of Bonetown being kind of a neutral ground. She does hear some grizzly stories about how the Orcish Bloodkin tend to work slaves taken in raids to death before eating them, which she can attest as being true being a former captive amongst them herself.
Zeoll reflects about what kind of creatures are in the area and thinks he may be able to use his staff of charming to train some dolphins or sharks as advanced scouts.
The days wear on a little idyllic and you almost forget that Billoopl is still out there. However the giant quartz you received from the witches is a reminder that he is. Linus was curious to know happened with the witches and when you reveal the quartz and its function, he asks that it be put in the center of town so that everyone can see it. He pledges to post Bonetown Guards on it round the clock, to prevent anyone from stealing it and activate its protection should it give warning. Do you accept Linus's offer?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) d20+10=21 ; Monday February 15th, 2016 12:09:44 PM
Zeoll listens carefully to Linus and tries to get a gut check on his sincerity and reliability.
Sense Motive: 21
If he feels confident about it, he supports the idea of putting the gem in the heart of the town.
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Zeoll seeks to find the Stinger of Jancassis, one Wilfred Emersten, who the party met in the past. If he is still in Bonetown, he would help to end lies that may be rumored about, and help to ready the town for the coming conflict.
[OOC Background: The party had a fight with this stinger and a mob he had riled up against us. We captured him, charmed him, and then had a conversation. The story of that is here.]
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Zeoll praises the design for the signet ring and thanks Rillett graciously for his hard work.
Inside, he feels a little conflicted. This reminds him of the signet rings of the Chosen of Domi, a group of Taurs to which he belonged back in the day. He still has his old Chosen ring, although he keeps it very secret and never wears it, for the shame he feels in the failure of his old adventuring group. He wonders if this is an ill omen, and if he will end up with the signet rings of two groups of failed heroes.
He knows this is very unfair to Rillett and all his new friends, so he says nothing about it and tries hard to show none of his inner feelings.
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He invites Aexana especially and anyone who is interested to help him in finding allies. He tries to charm (with his new staff) a few dolphins and eagles (albatrosses or pelicans maybe here near the sea) to patrol the area and give a little advanced warning about dangers coming near. The save DC on his staff is base 10 +4 spell level +5 wis +3 feats +1 cradled = 23. If he has a chance to cast Eagle's Splendor first, that boosts the save DC by +1. The spell lasts for 10 days. Zeoll replaces one charge into the staff each night (IIRC, that's the most you can recharge into a staff per day), casting Charm Person to do so.
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Each night, sleeping on the deck of the Lionfish, Zeoll tries to peek into the future in his dreams. [OOC: Seer Read Dream ability] When, how, and where will the invasion take place? He hopes to gain even a small edge so that the town will not be taken unaware.
(Ed) Reggie Monday February 15th, 2016 1:15:21 PM
{ooc: I think Reggie knows way more than the rumors concerning the Bloodkin... reference her backstory.}
Magana the Tauress (Craig) [HP 112 of 112] [DR 1/-] Monday February 15th, 2016 9:49:18 PM
ooc: ED: yes, medium progression, so u should now be at 109000 like the rest of us since we had just lvl'd
Magana keeps mainly aboard ship, but makes an effort to keep track of everyone's comings and goings in case of emergency. She makes a special point, however, with regards to Reggie and will accompany her on any outings she has where a bodyguard might help keep her out of trouble or from falling into slaver hands again.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday February 15th, 2016 9:53:16 PM
Sorry all, been a hectic weekend. Will be back to normal posting tomorrow.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP88/88 d20+11=31 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 1:46:05 AM
Jozhur returns from WLA training a bit stronger, and a bit wiser.
Although he generally trusts Linus (and this is the same idea he had for the crystal), he also tries to get a feel for the man's sincerity in this matter. Can't be too safe nowadays. (Sense motive: 31)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Tuesday February 16th, 2016 2:33:42 AM
Rillett continues to work on his scrolls.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday February 16th, 2016 6:54:01 AM
Aex prepares a lifewood vessel for trying to make the Ghost Orchid grow back. If questionned about it she will tell the legend she read earlier.
When Zeoll heads out to charm a few animals Aex gladly assists - If needed she'll shapechange.
When not near the town she asks her plant companion to keep an eye on the crystal.
[DM Hugh] - Calm before the storm d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=8 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 11:40:39 AM
(OOC: Still waiting to hear back from Jerry regarding the last scene of the module)
Zeoll and Jozhur pay close attention to Linus in order to gauge his intentions regarding the stone. The harbor master is sincere in his offer. He believes putting the warning quartz in the center of Bonetown is best for all and feels that his guards can adequately protect it. Just the same Aex sends her plant companion to stand watch over the quartz with the guards.
Zeoll tries to find the Stinger Wilfred Emersten but when he visits the inn where Wilfred was staying the innkeep Mawroud gives him a note. "Wil said to give this if one of your party came asking after him."
The note simply says, My Goddess commanded me to investigate urgent matters elsewhere. I expect to be back in Bonetown eventually and will send word when I am back. Good luck in your struggle against Billoopl.
Zeoll then teams up with Aex to look for dolphins, pelicans and albatrosses in order to recruit them as an early warning system. Zeoll finds 2 dolphins, 2 pelicans and an albatross. Zeoll now has 1 dolphin, 2 pelicans and an albatross working for him, looking out for Billoopl's invasion.
Magana continues her work aboard the Lionfish but whenever Reggie goes out and about town the Tauress accompanies her.
Jozhur comes back from the WLA, stronger and wiser.
Rillett works on his scrolls.
Aex prepares a lifewood vessel for her ghost orchid.
Zeoll reflects on the coming invasion and tries to read his dreams concerning it. He dream focuses on an old man with disheveled hair and clothes tightly clutching a map. He has a peg leg and an eye patch. What could it mean?
When Aex returns from her trip with Zeoll to recruit some animals, she finds a group of children in a circle dancing around her plant companion near the warning quartz. They are singing some song about ringing around a rosey. The plant companion looks visibly confused.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC24 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday February 16th, 2016 3:47:13 PM
Zeoll tells his friends about his dream -- the old man with a pegleg and eyepatch. He looks like a pirate to Zeoll. Maybe he represents Bonetown in some way? What would the symbolism of a map mean? That Bonetown needs to hold fast to its path? To its home? To the place where it is?
Well, this at least makes Zeoll feel happier about the protection of the gem at the heart of town.
That reminds him. The old liontaur dashes off to the Catacombs to spend some cash.
Zeoll thinks about where the attack will take place. Biloopl is a sea being, so he guesses the attack will come from the sea. He decides to station himself at the harbor, on shore or on the Lionfish. He works with Aexana and asks her to stay there too. If one of his new animal friends sees anything unusual, it will come to Zeoll, and Aexana can ask it to explain.
But someone else HAS to be at the gem at the center of town, both to give the warning if it turns red, and to say the command word to activate it. How can the group on the beach communicate with the group at the crystal?
Zeoll suggests that Rillett stay by the gem. He can cast a Light cantrip on a coin, give the coin to Zeoll, and when the crystal turns red, cancel the spell. When the Light goes out, Zeoll knows the crystal turned red.
Zeoll intends to buy another couple Silent Image scrolls, and once again will use one to make the illusion of a giant sign suspended high over the harbor. Zeoll can put texts on the illusionary sign so that Rillett and any in the center of town can read them.
He's also planning on buying a couple scrolls of Expeditious Retreat to boost his battle mobility.
Zeoll asks his friends privately -- when the crystal activates and wards the town for two hours, is that the time for the populace to flee, or should the people stay put and depend on the party to defeat the enemy? Zeoll thinks his dream means that Bonetown should stay on the map; that is, the people should stay put, but he is not confident in his interpretation.
Zeoll checks out the route between the harbor and the center of town. He tries to make sure there is a straight route, or at least a running path free of obstacles and difficult terrain. How far is the one locale from the other?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC25 HP 59 of 59) Tuesday February 16th, 2016 5:58:29 PM
Also, during these days, Zeoll casts Guiding Star, a special APG spell that he is allowed to use. It lasts for 18 days and gives him a link to Bonetown Harbor.
[OOC: Updated PC sheet and header.]
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 26 -- HP 117/117] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday February 16th, 2016 7:06:47 PM
Terser wonders at the children's song, since the plant has nothing of a rose about itself. Instead, he tries to teach them a more practical song about gold, the mining and uses thereof.
(Ed) Reggie d20+14=16 ; d20=15 ; d20+12=31 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 11:19:04 PM
Reggie didn't seem to have much to do lately, the ship remained in port and the rest of the crew had thier associates to visit, and past business partners.
Reggie spent most of her days on board the ship, as she didn't really have any place else to stay. in the evenings she would frequent various taverns. chatting it up with the locals.
The dream that Zeoll mentioned, Reggie wasn't much into dream interpretation, but she would keep an eye out for someone that matched that description.
{perception roll = 16} {Diplomacy to gather information = 15}
If there is a "underground fight club" she may even try to check that out. maybe rough up some local street toughs to garner some street cred.
{Intimidate if needed = 31}
the description seemed to indicate a seafaring man so she would make stops at places that the pirate types would hang out. keeping a weather-eye open for anyone that resembled the peg legged, one-eye'd map carrier.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 87/87 - AC 23/13/21 CMD 20 Wednesday February 17th, 2016 1:50:53 AM
With his Ring of Sustenance, he works on scrolls at night, and runs errands during the day. He will visit his former mentor, the blind priest of Gargul Yaas Farril. Rillett informs him of all that's going on, and that demons may invade Bonetown, but there is some protection. He till tell the man of the stone.
Then he will ask the jewler making the signet rings if he can get them done this week for an added price?
Finally, near the end of the week, he will cast Divination(80% chance of success.) He will ask when and where we should expect to meet Biloopl.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23/ Touch 16/Flat 17--CMD 24--HP88/88 Wednesday February 17th, 2016 2:32:30 AM
Jozhur responds to Zeoll,
"I'm not sure what your dream means, but I think the safest bet is for the people to stay here, where we, and the Harbormaster's men, can hopefully defeat them. If people flee the city, there would be much chaos and it would be difficult to defend the fleeing townsfolk."
"On the other hand, if Biloopl's minions are just coming for us and have no interest in attacking Bonetown, it would be better if the people evacuated or we fled the town. I very much doubt this is the case."
Upon realizing Reggie has nowhere to sleep, other than aboard the Lionfish, Jozhur shows her to the Portside House and introduces her to Brother Ingev and Brother Lansel. He points out the vacant bedrooms, "You're welcome to stay here if you want a nice, quiet place to sleep."
Jozhur stays in room #5 in the upper level of the house. Magana is in room #1. Not sure where everyone else is, looks like the Woldipedia page needs updated.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP75/75 - AC29/25/24 (mage armor) - +4 vs Giant - CMD 21 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 8:12:50 AM
Aexana spends about 8 hours per day with Brother Bertrem brewing new potions to add to her stash and during the weekend she makes none :-)
Day 1: Neutralize poison 1h, Neutralize potion 4h, Neutralize poison 3h Day 2: Delay Poison 1h, Delay Poison 3h, Remove Paralysis 4h Day 3: Remove Blindness/deafness 2h, Remove Paralysis 3h, Lesser Restoration 3h Day 4: Cure Serious Wounds 1h, Cure Serious Wounds 2, Cure Serious Wounds 4h Day 5: Remove Blindness/Deafness 4h, Remove Disease 2h - failed third potion (more than 8hours) (current potion stash is adjusted on Char Sheet - all potions are stored in lifewood flasks and kept in Aex's Bill's Pants of Plenty)
When shre returns with Zeoll to town she smiles as she sees her companion puzzled by the behaviour of the children.
"I'm happy to see you are making friends! You should grow taller! I bet those kids would love that. Now... you need a name don't you... hmm... Elibra? ... no... wait... LStin.... yes? Yes! LStin it is... "
Then she mingles with the kids: "Say hi to LStin kids... he still a young tree but one day he'll be towering high above us all! "
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