DM RobC - "That way exactly Mack. That way exactly Armand" Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 6:10:21 AM Mack imagines charging through the woods carrying a lance. Does he secretly long to be a centaur charger?
Carver is happy to give the lance an untested go. If it's any better than his current one he'll soon find out. Based on the last combat, it couldn't be any worse :)
Owen is able to identify the remaining two objects - A +1 gnarled, darkwood quarterstaff, fashioned from the leg of a fallen Timber Wight - A +1 darkwood lance, fashioned from the unbroken spine of a fallen Timber Wight
He also sets his mind as to what could have caused all the death in the Culverwood. He doesn't spy any one aura in particular, but it does give the appearance of a few spells: Diminish Plants, Blight and Horrid Wilting would be the three top picks.
Mack states it quite clearly. Following that trail of destruction will not prove difficult.
Armand and Leskni look over the damaged goods. Even repeated casting of Mending and Make Whole spells won't fix the damage done. Ah well. The good DM giveth, and the evil DM taketh away.
Bendoc is happy to give the staff sling a try. It would also make a good memento of the journey.
Osul's survival skills here are exceptional. He is certain the trail leads in the direction the party are headed. Of course, that could just be purely coincidental.
What might be alarming to those unfamiliar with the Culverwood is that there is no sign of the trail the party took to get to this point. The landscape looks completely different. The only thing unchanged is the dead trees and plants ahead. The grasses nearby move like worms towards the deadened area, striving to regrow and “re-green” the patch. But as soon as the grass touches it, it too dies.
The Culverwood is a living organism, and the dead area is like a poison or disease consuming the healthy tissue.
--------------------------------------------- OOC: Marching order and perception/stealth/weapon checks please folks :)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' d20+14=29 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+9=27 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 7:28:14 AM
Going stealth for me would slow us down too much, so I'd probably only attempt it if given time whenever we stop or really slow down for some reason.
(d20+16+1 (TTT) perception check of 37)
(d20+9 knowledge (nature) check of 27) (d20+14 stealth check of 29)
OOC: Here's what I have from before. Does it sound like decent standard marching order to everybody? Osul, I wasn't sure how standard you were on this list though. ;)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 46/46 Character Sheet Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 10:48:22 AM
Atlas walks close to Owen making sure nothing jumps out and hurts their wizard. Every good adventuring party needs a wizard. Glad we got one with a good head on his shoulders.
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d20+4=10 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 11:20:31 AM "Carver I fear your shield may be beyond repair. But if we get into battle again I shall cast Shield of Faith upon you and Gargul will see to your defense."
"I've got a bad feeling about all this decay. I think we should all keep a wary eye out. Or at least attempt to be vigilant of our surroundings."
Armand tries to keep aware of his surroundings. Perception 10, d20+4. He finds himself often thinking about the unnatural decay and keeps loosing focus making sure nothing untoward is moving around.
Armand has his glaive ready for action.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:15/24, Speed: 30' d20+14=18 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+3=17 ; d6+3=9 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 3:17:53 PM "Mack, would you like a ride for the morning? I was thinking I would be a dog to help sniff out the source of this ill, then I thought a riding dog might also be useful. Whether or not you accept, I'll move up near the front with Leskni or Bendoc."
{Perception: 18, Stealth: 12, Attack: bite +3 (1d6+3 plus trip), so AC:17 for 9 damage]
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' d20+3=16 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 3:35:36 PM "That would be AWE-some!!!!!!!" I say with a HUGE smile. I've never actually ridden before, so I do my best not to fall on my butt. And also have fun, while still trying to keep a perceptive eye out. (rolled above already)
Just in case it is needed:
(d20+3 ride check of 16)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 d20+1=21 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 4:03:46 PM
Owen is shocked by the magical blight and the Culverwood's efforts to remedy it. The magical nature of the struggle is apparent, grabbing Owen's attention and keeping his eyes on the world around him. (Perception: 21! Rolled a natural 20!) He keeps his dagger sheathed during the march.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 4:15:44 PM Atlas, thank you for making sure your wizard's head stays on his shoulders.
Bendoc | ( Dan H) | AC:19 (T: 15 FF: 15) HP: 20/47 CMD 19 d20+12=26 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=12 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 6:46:27 PM Peculiar, Bendoc thinks as he realizes that the forest has changed. He moves to the front of the group and looks out for trouble. when he realizes his wolf is paying more attention to the dog and halfling riding next to them he whispers in Shadow's ear, "be alert." At some point in their tavels he remembes to look out for acorns and asks Osul, "Why am I looking out for acorns?."
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet d20+5=22 ; d20+7=15 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 7:00:40 PM
Leskni manages to avoid making a "mildly" sarcastic rejoinder to Armands suggestion that we all be vigilant. It hurts when she bites down on her tongue :-).
She does throw Deathwatch reasonably often to see if it picks up anything weird OOC: Won't really as written but sometimes GMs give more information ....
She is trying to look around (d20+5=22 on perception) and is also moving stealthily (she is fast enough that she can move at 1/2 speed and still stay ahead of the party). Stealth d20+7=15
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet d20+8=15 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 9:03:21 PM
Carver, since he is shieldless for right now, carries the new lance in one hand and his longsword in the other. (mounted lance is one handed) "I've seen good before and I've seen bad too, this is way beyond bad. Something is more than effecting the Wood, it looks like it's trying to dominate it. Everyone stay alert, With what this looks like, I doubt those two undead things were the last we'll see."
Perc 15
DM RobC - "I've seen good before and I've seen bad too, this is way beyond bad" Thursday February 4th, 2016 6:15:13 AM Leskni leads the pack. She throws up Deathwatch every so often, but it doesn't reveal a single living creature. The only thing she picks up on is the aura of death.
Bendoc and Shadow come next. Osul has suggested he keep his eyes open for acorns. Without really knowing the reason why, he stays alert for them just in case.
Osul has taken the form of a dog for the day. Unfortunately having such a keen nose means that he can smell the rotting wood and dying plants all the clearer.
It does mean that Mack gets the chance to ride Osul-dog. He finds it difficult not to smile as he enjoys the experience.
Owen is shocked by the state of the forest. It is promising that the Culverwood moves so quickly to try and regrow. If the source or cause of this natural disaster can be addressed, there is a good chance the forest can repair itself.
Atlas stays close by Owen. He sees it as almost his duty to ensure the safety of the party wizard.
Mack looks about. Based on his knowledge of the natural world, the situation is definitely NOT natural. He keeps a close watch on the party rear and flank.
Carver brings up the rear of the group. He echos Armand's advice that the party stay alert. He suspects the party will see more undead before this trip is over.
The party notice a complete lack of any fey, and what's more, a lack of any type of animal. There aren't even any birds about. It makes the walk very depressing and quiet. Every footstep the snaps a twig is amplified.
The day passes uneventfully and leads into a starry night. There are significantly fewer trees, and even those that are about are dying and leafless. It allows the nights sky to be clearly visible for a change. Dawn breaks and sends the suns rays over the lifeless areas of the woods. Once again, any footprints or trail left by the party has disappeared.
All the travel the party has done doesn't add up to Osul. The Culverwood feels much bigger inside than outside. It's said that travellers often get lost in these woods, and with things constantly moving and shifting, perhaps that is the reason why.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' d20+17=26 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 7:25:26 AM "Hmmm.... did we go anywhere?"
(d20+16+1 (TTT) perception check of 26)
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:15/24, Speed: 30' Thursday February 4th, 2016 8:03:33 AM
'Osul looks up at Bendoc as he asks about the acorns. He says, "Woof", then looks at Shadow and barks - if you understand dog please Highlight to display spoiler: {"I understand The Wood favors the staff-sling and acorns the way other deities favor bows and swords and axes and hammers and such. Please pass that on - I think I'm beginning to get a scent of something."}
OOC: When it comes to riding dogs I have a specific idea in mind, and I'm not surprised Shadow is watching. The PFSRD states: "Larger dogs (known to Small races like halflings and gnomes as riding dogs) include hardier breeds such as huskies, mastiffs, and wolfhounds." I'm thinking Caucasian Shepherd.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:15/24, Speed: 30' d20+23=29 ; d20+29=41 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+15=18 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 8:44:10 AM
...at the end of the day once Mack has dismounted and he has returned to his human form, he also informs Bendoc, or at least confirms the answer was passed on.
He takes the time to Detect Plants and Animals in search of their target maples, and again, with Bendoc's assistance preparing a note for The Emissary, casts Animal Messenger at a better opportunity to find a bird to whisk the note away. He understands this may be later the day given their current surroundings.
"We did Mack, it is just harder to discern the further you go in." The travel is even more disconcerting. As a dog carrying Mack at 40', we were easily keeping pace with the next slowest member of the party. He reckons we should have covered half as much distance again on the second day as we did on the first, but that isn't how he is perceiving it. He double check to see if he is still feeling the symptoms (better or worse) that he was experiencing on the first day back in The Wood. {Heal? - eschewing the kit: 18} He expresses his concerns with the party, before taking the shape again of a riding dog.
OOC: Survival(Weather Prediction): 29 - 3 days (4 with an Aid) Survival(Keep from getting lost or avoid natural hazards in The Wood): 41 Perception: 18
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d20+10=11 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+4=22 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 10:24:17 AM
Armand will examine the trees at the edge of the decay range when camp is set up. Do they appear healthy or are they dying? Is it disease? Heal check of 10, d20+10. "Does anyone know if the decay is spreading through natural propagation of a disease spawned by the spell? I have no skills in determining diseases which affect plants."
"Does the path of decay twist and turn or is it fairly straight?"
"I did not know you were ill 'Osul". Armand will examine 'Osul in trying to determine his symptoms. Heal check 30, d20+10. Can he determine if the 'illness' is an extension from the arcane affects of what is happening to the forest or something that he has now become infected with?
Armand will again march with his glaive at the ready but prepared to cast spells as well. He tries to keep a sharp lookout for anything moving. Perception check 22, d20+4.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' d8+1=8 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=24 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 3:35:24 PM
I cast Cure Light Wounds on Osul, healing him 8.
As Armand brings up some really good questions about the forest and the decay, I put my thinking cap on, to see if anything pops into my head..... or if nothing else, I can find an acorn.
(d20+9 knowledge (nature) check of 22) (d20+10 survival check of 24) (d20+6 heal check of 13) (d20+6 herbalist check of 24)
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet Thursday February 4th, 2016 4:00:39 PM OOC no one should be currently injured. I believe I healed everyone up on the Saturday January 30 post.
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet Thursday February 4th, 2016 4:12:31 PM
Leskni will mark several trees before going to bed that night. Mark as in leaving a bit of urine on them. Dying and dead trees. Is the scent still there in the morning?
Also, before going to sleep the night she will throw clairaudience 560 ft to the left of where the path is. Wants to see if that looks normal or not.
Ooc: I'm kinda assuming that her sense of smell is comparable to a cats.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' Thursday February 4th, 2016 6:34:19 PM
OOC: Thanks Armand! When I saw people still injured, I wasn't sure if we never finalized how we were healing, or if people just forgot to update their health (I know I forget that often). ;)
Bendoc | ( Dan H) | AC:19 (T: 15 FF: 15) HP: 20/47 CMD 19 Thursday February 4th, 2016 8:20:56 PM
In the evening, when Osul tells Bendoc the reason for collecting acorns, he relays, "My thanks for the info."
In the morning he asks, "How do we know we're heading in the right direction?"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 d20+1=21 ; d20+14=32 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 8:33:58 PM
The magical nature of the decay and its interplay with the strong power of the Culverwood fascinates Owen. He is exceptionally alert during the next day's march. Perception: 21. (That's two natural 20s in a row! If only I could have rolled this well during the last combat.) On occasion he casts Detect Magic to see if the aura of the magical blight is getting weaker or stronger. Knowledge (Arcana: 32)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 46/46 Character Sheet d20+3=10 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 8:52:55 PM
Atlas continues to make the rounds talking to the group during their breaks. He's impressed with how quickly they have found a way to work together well and he's not shy about sharing his opinion. He is in high spirits, even surrounded by the evil that is killing the forest around them.
-------------------------- Perception: 1d20+3=10
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet d20+8=26 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 11:37:08 PM "I'd say following the dead zone, should point us in the right direction, or do you think this isn't what we were asked to investigate?" Carver tries to stay alert.
Perception 26
DM RobC - "Woof!" Friday February 5th, 2016 6:26:02 AM Mack looks about, checking whether the party have moved. That is, have they been moving during the day and stayaing still at night. The lack of footprints makes things difficult to tell. But his sore legs tell him that he has most certainly been walking a LOT.
Osul barks a meaningful woof to Shadow. It is a woof filled with subtlety and nuance. It's amazing how that one simple word has conveyed so much to a trained ear.
At the end of the day Osul returns to human form. He translates his woof for the others - that slings and acorns are the favored weapons of many Culverwood followers. Then he casts a few spells.
Detect Animals and Plants is interesting. It reveals some 3 Maple trees at various distances of up to 560ft to the west - right through the dying area. The spell reveals them to be in a condition of "Weak".
The feeling of sickness hasn't quite passed. Perhaps he is feeling what the Culverwood is feeling? Armand determines that this is likely. It hasn't incapacitated or affected Osul in any physical way fortunately. The best news is that his condition is neither deteriorating nor contagious.
Armand asks some very good questions, and Mack has a good long think about them.
Is the decay spreading? Well, it doesn't appear to be spreading but neither does it appear to be healing.
Does the path twist or turn or is it straight? It twists and turns but follows a westward heading.
Leskni (very lady-like) 'marks' a few trees. Whether or not it helps them recover is inconsequential. She's curious to find if they move during the night.
Before settling down for rest she casts a Clairaudience spell directly west. It is dark, so she can't see very far through the magical sensor. Leskni Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see 3 dead and twisted maple trees in the immediate area. More lie in sight further to the west. There are no signs of animal life or things moving. The decay is still present}
In the morning Leskni finds that the live trees she 'marked' on the outskirt of the decay have moved away. The dead trees within the decay have stayed put.
Atlas is impressed with how well the party are working together. They aren't letting the current situation get them down and are cooperating to find a solution.
Bendoc asks the important question: how do the group even know they are heading the right way? Leskni's vision and Osul's spell would suggest there are some maple trees not too far off.
Carver's solution is a littler simpler. Just keep following the death and decay. It has to lead somewhere, doesn't it?
It doesn't take long for the party to reach the 3 trees that both Leskni and Osul detected. They are well and truly dead. The branches are bare and have already started turning grey. The trunks are hollowed and rotting. Where acorns might have fallen are instead small pellets of dark brown mush. If the smell is anything to go by, it probably wouldn't be a good idea to touch them.
The party continue their journey westward. Maple trees start to become more common until finally the trail of plant destruction leads the party to a wider area.
Ahead, surrounded on all sides by all this death - dead flowers, dead plants, dead trees - sits a small dilapidated stone cottage. In terms of size, it is perhaps some 15ft across and 20ft high? There are gaping holes in the thatched roof, the wooden door has fallen from its hinges. Yet small wafts of sickly green smoke occasionally fly from the chimney.
Surrounding the small house are dozens of dead trees that look much like the dead maples the party have already seen.
The party are around 400ft from the cottage, but from this distance it appears as if the decay spreads out in all directions from it.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' d20+17=25 ; d20+14=16 ; Friday February 5th, 2016 7:56:09 AM "Should we knock?"
(d20+16+1 (TTT) perception check of 25)
And I go stealth mode:
(d20+14 stealth check of 16)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 Friday February 5th, 2016 10:57:22 AM "Yes, Mack, let's knock. We should send someone sneaky over there to check it out and report back. I can make them invisible, too. Also, we'll need a signal of some kind should there be trouble." He pulls a magical quarterstaff from his pack. As he swings it through the air it leaves a faint trail of color. " "That should work even if you are invisible. Any ideas for signals?"
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet Friday February 5th, 2016 11:39:20 AM "When the screaming starts, I'm sure we'll know when there's trouble."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' Friday February 5th, 2016 12:32:05 PM
I'm all ready to scream, I mean, get even more stealthy and go check the door out. :)
"Just let me know when you guys are ready, and I'll go take a peak!"
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d20+4=10 ; Friday February 5th, 2016 1:06:18 PM "What we have here is a unique fixer upper. Though I really don't care for the location." Armand says eyeing the house.
"At this range I don't really have any spells that would be effective. I can Bless us all now if you want or wait to see what happens. However," he pauses while looking around, "I think we should have some of us looking around and not at the house. So I volunteer to keep an eye on the surrounding forest to make sure no undead trees lurch up and come at us." Armand casts Detect Magic and will scan the surrounding forest while the others watch the house.
Perception 10, d20+4 OOC not built for being a spotter...
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet Friday February 5th, 2016 1:06:52 PM
Leskni volunteers to cast message on the group, noting "Be careful when using this as even a whisper can be overheard"
She also holds up a mirror.
"You should be able to use this to catch the light and signal us. Two flashes means come cautiously, 1 means come quickly?"
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet Friday February 5th, 2016 1:07:36 PM
Oops. Forgot to add:
"I can also reduce the size of anybody who wants to scout. Will make you a LOT stealthier"
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:24/24, Speed: 30' Friday February 5th, 2016 11:05:08 PM
'Osul listens, head tilted, as the plan for the scouting is hatched. If the plan is for stealth, he may as well remain a dog.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' Saturday February 6th, 2016 8:33:01 AM This sounds like a LOT of fun. Shrink me down, turn me invisible, hand me a rainbow staff, and send me in..... :)
"Maybe one light wave with the staff means I'm there, safe for the moment, and looking things over. A frantic waving, running back towards you at full speed means I'm in a big trouble. And no color at all means something really big ate me."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 46/46 Character Sheet d20+3=16 ; Saturday February 6th, 2016 6:53:37 PM "I would love to be shrunk down and accompany Mack, but I am guessing the size change won't help my less than stealthy movements. Maybe next time!"
Atlas takes a wide view of the entire area. "I agree with Armond, I'll keep an eye on the surrounding area with him. 'Osul, maybe you can accompany Mack in dog form?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:24/24, Speed: 30' Sunday February 7th, 2016 1:43:00 AM
'Osul looks at Atlas, then Mack, then wags his tail. No "Woof!" this time - thinking stealth.
DM RobC - "What we have here is a unique fixer upper. Though I really don't care for the location." Monday February 8th, 2016 5:16:18 AM
There's quite a bit of discussion about how to proceed. Stealthily seems to be the consensus.
Mack is ready to slip away and investigate.
Owen suggests even casting an invisibility spell and waving a magical colourful stick for a signal.
In Carver's opinion, any sort of scream would generally work as a signal that there is trouble.
Armand is concerned about the local environment, and casts Detect Magic to have a look around the surrounding forest. He notes a lingering magical across the entire decayed area.
Leskni volunteers a message spell or a non-magical mirror to be the signal. Not to mention reducing the size of whoever is the brave scout.
Mack goes over his understanding of the stick-signal. One wave means safe. Frantic waving means trouble. No signal means he's died. Pretty simple.
Atlas keeps a watch on the surrounding forest. Just in case. He suggests Osul tag along. Safety in numbers and all.
Dog-Osul listens, wagging his tail happily. There are so many sticks around. Would dog senses take over if someone was to throw one?
The 'rustic' cottage amongst the dead trees lies some 400ft away from the party.
So what's the plan? How close do the scouts want to venture? Are the rest of the party standing in the open? Are any spells definitively cast?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' Monday February 8th, 2016 7:52:15 AM
I'm all ready to proceed all the way up to the front door and then check the place out from the outside.... once I feel we're all on the same page as to the plan.
Is there any cover for the rest of the group to get any closer, but still be generally "hiding"? Hmm... 400'. That's a lot of ground for everyone to cover if Osul and I DO get in trouble.
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet Monday February 8th, 2016 8:30:13 AM
OOC Before proceeding I have some questions. 1 we are in a 'dead' area, as in are there dead leaves and sticks on the ground which will make for more noise should the non-stealthy, like myself, try to get closer. 2 Likewise I believe it was stated that there are no birds or small forest critters around, thus is ambient noise gone, also making a sneak that much harder. 3 What is the surrounding terrain? Are there trees to hide behind? 4 Does the decay in this area look like it has been around longer, ie are we at the source?
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d20+4=5 ; Monday February 8th, 2016 11:23:26 AM
If there is cover for us to get closer...Armand would suggest casting Silence on a stone that Mack could carry. Then we close to 100' if there is cover and whoever is going in for further investigation can take the stone with silence with them. If they get into trouble they can either toss the stone away, or better toss it at whatever the trouble is before signaling the rest of us.
Armand will continue to maintain vigilance on the surrounding area. Perception 5, d20+4.
'Osul(Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:24/24, Speed: 30' Monday February 8th, 2016 4:11:11 PM
'Osul is ready to go (though the Silence sounds like a great idea, and his tail wags faster). He sniffs the air trying to identify the whispy green smoke.
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet d20+9=19 ; Monday February 8th, 2016 6:46:30 PM
Leskni agrees with trying to sneak closer. She will cast reduce person on everybody who wants it.
Ooc: unless you're a strength based fighter there is pretty much no reason to not take it.
Leskni stealth to get closer, NOT right to the building 1d20+9 = 19
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet Monday February 8th, 2016 9:21:25 PM
Carver stays back, but is ready to charge in to the rescue if called for......
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 d20+2=20 ; Monday February 8th, 2016 10:28:25 PM
Owen casts Invisibility on Mack and then tries to move forward quietly. He closes to 200 feet from the shack and lets the sneakier party members go the rest of the way. Stealth: 20.
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4 minutes of Invisibility remain for Mack.
Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Identify, Sleep, Color Spray, Color Spray, and Silent Image. 2: Scorching Ray, Bull's Strength, Minor Image, and Invisibility.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 46/46 Character Sheet Monday February 8th, 2016 10:35:32 PM
Atlas agrees, those doing the sneaking should get right up on the cottage and take a close look. He'll stay with Carver and be ready to charge in should things go bad.
"We don't need any hero's today. Let's just get everyone through this alive and we'll go from there. That means, don't be afraid to run if things don't look good. Carver and I will charge in to cover your exit."
"Carver, without cover it really doesn't matter if we're 400' or 200' away, we'll be seen. Better to move closer, don't you think? Maybe around 150' so we can make it there quickly. Maybe our approach will hide distract from the others approaching, so let's do it from the right side. Thoughts?"
DM RobC - "We don't need any hero's today" d20+12=22 ; d20+12=14 ; d6+4=7 ; d6+4=10 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 7:26:33 AM Owen casts Invisibility on Mack, and then edges closer himself.
Before he heads off, Armand then throws in a good suggestion re a Silence spell. (OOC: Does anyone have the spell prepared? Is it cast? I'm assuming so, so please someone note it as cast)
Osul is ready to go, sniffing the air and wagging his tail. He is still quite far from the house and smelling the smoke is near impossible. That said, he struggles to recall a sickly green smoke that smelled good.
Leskni offers to cast reduce person on any who want it (OOC: If you take Leskni up on this, please include it in your next post as an active spell effect on yourself) and looks for a safe place to stand.
Invisible Mack heads off towards the house with Osul-dog by his side. Mack has the magical colourful staff in one hand as he creeps along. He might be invisible (and silent) but he can feel his heart beating faster and faster in anticipation of whatever might happen next.
Osul can now smell something. The green smoke maybe? Whatever it is it smells as bad as the decay around them.
The brave pair edge closer and closer to the doorway. They may only be 10 foot away from the door, but can't see anything beyond the delapidated door. Literally. The door is barely hanging on by its hinges, but behind it all the pair can see is absolute blackness. Not darkness - blackness. An unmoving wall of 'black'.
But that's as far as they get. A creature of rotting wood and flesh rises from the ground - as easily as if it were water - in front of them blocking the entrance to to the house! Its body formed as much from earth and soil as from bones. The earth at its feet ripples and shudders unnaturally. Whatever this creature is it's skin doesn't have the same rot that an undead would. This creatures flesh is intact and merged with the plant-like features. (Highlight to display spoiler: {Readied action to 5ft step and block the path})
It's arms lash out at BOTH Mack-invisible and Osul-dog! (Hit AC22 and AC14. Mack takes 7pts damage and Osul takes 10pts damage. Both must make a Will Save vs DC16 or be cursed! The curse: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks!)
The creatures humanoid jaws move as if it is speaking, and its eyes blink, but neither Mack nor Osul can hear it.
Note: The rippling ground within 30ft of the creature is treated as difficult terrain (Each square counts as 2 for movement. Can't 5ft step without the 'Nimble Moves' feat.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' d20+15=21 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 7:29:00 AM "But I thought we WERE all heroes?" I say with a smile in response to Atlas.
I take the Reduce, Invisibility, and Silence stone if available, and move in with Osul-dog (keeping my hand on his shoulder, since I guess we won't be able to see OR hear each other). ;)
(d20+14+1 (TTT) stealth check of 21)
OOC: I'm not sure what the affects of any of those 3 are on my Stealth. I'm guessing each one gives a specific bonus. ?
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d20+5=23 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 9:17:51 AM OOC yes, I had Silence in que (character sheet) so it would be cast on a rock for Mack. Request permission to place Armand at BT19 to start, previously stated that he would cast shield of faith on Carver if combat erupted, so Armand would have to have been within touching distance.
Armand is amazed at the creature that silently erupts from the ground in front of the hut. He see's it lash out and strike 'Osul as well as it appearing to strike at empty ground. "Gargul protect your chosen." Cast Shield of Faith on Carver, +2 to AC.
Armand advances to BO19. He wonders how the creature could sense the scouts. Knowledge religion 23 (d20+5). "Guys, and Gal, I think this thing can sense the living. We're just a bright beacon of living energy to it, so there's no sense in sneaking."
Silence (on the rock) 30' radius, ?30 rounds assuming we moved up slowly? Shield of Faith: +2 to AC on Carver, 40 rounds remaining.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 29/29, Speed: 20' d20+8=21 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=24 ; d4-1=3 ; d4-1=0 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 12:39:38 PM
I'm going to assume this thing is big enough that the others see it, and see it attacking us. And I'm also going to assume that I have the Silence Stone in one hand and the staff in the other.
(d20+8 will save of 21 against DC16 - SAVED!)
I can't 5' step to fall back OR flank, so I attack with a flurry of blows (no direct skin contact, since both of my hands are being used - if that matters).
(flurry of blows: d20+5 for each blow, and d4-1 damage Hit AC 16 for 3 damage, and AC 25 for 1 damage)
I let my attacks take precedence, but if possible, I sparkle the staff and chuck the rock in any direction, and then let out the signal for Carver: "AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
OOC: I'm both Invisible and Reduced if I was given the opportunity, although I need to look up both spells. Not sure of the benefits, and/or if the Invisibility wears off once I attack.?
At quick review of Reduce: +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC. Adjusted above numbers.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 46/46 Character Sheet Tuesday February 9th, 2016 1:19:33 PM
Atlas runs to AO9, "Now this looks interesting!"
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet d20+6=9 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 2:12:35 PM
Leskni will move to BI 11 and just shoot a bolt at the monster. WEll, given I got a d20+6=9 lets just call that a warning shot, shall we? :-)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet Tuesday February 9th, 2016 5:57:45 PM
After having the shield of faith cast on him, Carver decides that with the ground moving about whatever it is, he won't be charging, so he moves closer, so he can get there sooner, and without a shield, he decides to stash the longsword this round. (move 65')
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 Tuesday February 9th, 2016 11:34:44 PM
Owen double moves to AX13 while drawing his dagger. He grumbles, "Here we go again...".
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Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Identify, Sleep, Color Spray, Color Spray, and Silent Image. 2: Scorching Ray, Bull's Strength, Minor Image, and Invisibility.
DM RobC - "Now this looks interesting!" d20+12=13 ; d20+12=31 ; d6+4=5 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2016 5:27:58 AM Armand instinctively casts a protective shield over Carver, and slowly advances towards the fight. Even from this distance he can observe that the enemy looks to know exactly where to strike the invisible Mack. Can it detect living beings? Based on his knowledge of all things undead, Armand doesn't believe this creature to actually be an undead creature - despite it's horrid appearance. More likely it is an aberration. (OOC: Armand can absolutely have started at BT19. Map updated)
Mack resists the curse and begins to fight back. His attacks are made with his feet, whilst his arms flail about - one moving the colourful staff about wildy, the other tossing the stone away (Normally a standard action, but hey...). One boot lands a soft blow.
Atlas throws caution to the wind. His friends are in trouble and he needs to get in there. He runs as fast as he can towards the fight.
Leskni also moves closer, firing an intentional warning shot *wink wink*.
Carver moves closer, but at a careful pace. This creature emerged from the ground undetected and with ease. Could there be more of them around?
Owen moves up whilst drawing his dagger. At least this time there's only one enemy. That has to be a good thing, right?
Bendoc and Shadow bring up the rear (DM moved them closer to the fight)
The creature attacks once more, throwing both arms towards Mack! (Miss AC13 - Nat1. Hit AC31. Mack takes 5pts damage and must make a Will Save vs DC16 or be cursed! The curse: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks!)
With the stone of silence now out of range, Mack can now hear the creature speak! In a slow, raspy and pained voice: "Kiilllllll mmmmeeeeeeeee"
Note: The rippling ground within 30ft of the creature is treated as difficult terrain (Each square counts as 2 for movement. Can't 5ft step without the 'Nimble Moves' feat.
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:14/24, Speed: 30'[40'] d20+8=20 ; d20+3=5 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2016 5:29:31 AM
'Osul-dog feels the malice sweep around him, but remains uncursed. [Will save 20 vs DC16] Hurt, but uncursed, and not focused so much on the hurt. He "goes" the creature with his canine canines {bite +3 (1d6+3 plus trip) must miss AC:5}, then much barking and snarling ensues.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 17/29, Speed: 20' d20+8=10 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=19 ; d4-1=2 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2016 7:08:59 AM
(d20+8 will save of 10 against DC16 - Failed - Cursed.)
"Well, since you asked so nicely.... how can I help?"
I can see he is weakening, so I lay into him with another flurry:
(flurry of blows: d20+5(+1-2) for each blow, and d4-1 damage Missed AC 16, and Hit AC 19 for 2 damage)
I start to wonder if this isn't someone we should be trying to help in some way, rather than kill.
Cursed: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks! Reduced: +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC.
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet Wednesday February 10th, 2016 8:38:00 AM
Armand mutters under his breath. "I know I forgot something, no ranged weapons.
Armand runs to AQ17 while shouting. "It would be easier to kill you if you stopped trying to kill us while we did it!"
Silence (on the rock) 30' radius, ?29 rounds assuming we moved up slowly? Shield of Faith: +2 to AC on Carver, 39 rounds remaining.
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet d20+9=11 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2016 1:52:05 PM
You didn't move Leskni last round. No big deal, but it means she'll be moving 100 ft to AY 11 this round as a move action :-).
And she again misses with her crossbow.
"Sigh. I am a lot better at this. There must be some curse on these woods that is affecting my aim
Does anybody want to be enlarged next round?"
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet d20+8=10 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2016 8:28:20 PM
Carver again stashes his drawn weapon, the lance and then moves another 65' closer, while he moves he draws his greatsword.... He tries to keep aware of whats going on..... Perception 10
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 d20+8=11 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2016 9:50:10 PM
Owen moves closer to the battle (AR13), trying to identify the creature. Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 11. Then he begins concentrating on a spell, using his free hand to form the signals necessary to Detect Magic. He looks toward the little house in search of magical auras. (The sixty-foot cone should just barely reach.)
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Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Identify, Sleep, Color Spray, Color Spray, and Silent Image. 2: Scorching Ray, Bull's Strength, Minor Image, and Invisibility.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 46/46 Character Sheet Wednesday February 10th, 2016 11:32:09 PM
Atlas complete's his run ending next to the creature, but without time to attack before the creature attacks again.
"Mack, I like that thought, but I'm not big enough to subdue him without force!"
---------------------------------------- Atlas stops at AG11 (double move this round to get there)
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:14/24, Speed: 30'[40'] d20+3=12 ; d6+3=5 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 3:34:02 AM
'Osul-dog thinks it was so kind to be asked. He tries again to bite the creature {bite +3 (1d6+3 plus trip) must miss AC:12 for 5 damage}.
DM RobC - "There must be some curse on these woods that is affecting my aim" d20+12=31 ; d20+12=30 ; d6+4=8 ; d6+4=8 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 5:46:36 AM Osul-dog tries a few times to bite the creature, but his bark is worse than his bite.
Mack is happy to oblige this creature with its death wish. He does wonder if perhaps they should be looking for a way to save this .. abomination.
Armand starts running, shouting out to the creature. His lack of ranged weapons means he needs to get much closer.
Leskni moves up, firing her crossbow as she goes (OOC: Note that it is normally a move action to reload a crossbow). She asks whether anyone wants to be enlarged for this battle.
Carver moves up, but doesn't let his guard down. He doesn't notice any other creatures nearby, thankfully. His greatsword is drawn and ready for this fight.
Owen moves closer, and though he knows a great many thing, he doesn't recall ever hearing about such a creature as this. Casting Detect Magic he then looks ahead. Both the creature and the house have magical auras to them.
Atlas makes it within arms reach of the creature, and by approaching from the north he avoids moving through any threatened squares.
"Cannnn't ... ssssssstop. Killllllllll meeeeeeee" the creature moans as it continues to attack the group "Plllleeeeeaase"
It throws its attack at Atlas and Mack ([i]Hit AC31 and AC30. Atlas takes 8pts damage and Mack takes 8pts damage. Both must make a Will Save vs DC16 or be cursed! The curse: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks!)
Note: The rippling ground within 30ft of the creature is treated as difficult terrain (Each square counts as 2 for movement. Can't 5ft step without the 'Nimble Moves' feat.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 9/29, Speed: 20' d20+6=16 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=26 ; d4-1=1 ; d4-1=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 7:52:17 AM
(d20+8(-2) will save of 16 against DC16 - Saved!)
I'm really starting to feel beaten up from the creatures attacks, and am glad the others are starting to close in before I go down. I'm especially thankful for Atlas showing up in a flanking position, allowing me to REALLY lay into the creature finally. "Hey Atlas! Welcome to the party!!!" :)
(flurry of blows: d20+5(+1-2+2) for each blow, and d4-1 damage (+1d6 Sneak Attack) Hit AC 22 for 5 damage, and Hit AC 26 for 8 damage)
Cursed: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks! Reduced: +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC.
OOC: I saved this time, but just curious.... if I had failed again, is the Curse cumulative?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 9/29, Speed: 20' Thursday February 11th, 2016 7:53:55 AM
OOC: I shot Bendoc an e-mail yesterday. No response yet. :(
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 9:43:16 AM
Armand moves to AM16. Channel to heal (that should hit Mack and 'Osul E1 should be out of it, but if not will exclude him using feat). Both heal 11hp (5 and 6, because I rolled two 1's and rerolled them per house rule.) :)
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet Thursday February 11th, 2016 11:54:22 AM
OOC: Uh, Leskni still hasn't been moved. And I can't move her myself. Help
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet Thursday February 11th, 2016 11:56:36 AM
No Idea where Carver is, but he double moves closer, unless one move gets him in range to attack, he moves 65' each move.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 20/29, Speed: 20' Thursday February 11th, 2016 12:58:25 PM "Thanks for the healing Armand. VERY apprecited!" :)
OOC: Question for the DM. You mentioned Nimble Moves feat negating the movement penalty we're getting here. Would the Druid level 2 Skill "Woodland Stride" also negate the penalty?
I don't have it yet. But Osul does. And I'm also wondering for future level planning. :)
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet Thursday February 11th, 2016 1:10:59 PM OOC, the map tabs are at the bottom. The default is set for tab one being round 1, you have to hit round 3 tab at the bottom of the excell file to see current placement.
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet Thursday February 11th, 2016 1:12:16 PM
and I forgot to post...
Silence (on the rock) 30' radius, ?28 rounds assuming we moved up slowly? Shield of Faith: +2 to AC on Carver, 38 rounds remaining.
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet Thursday February 11th, 2016 1:20:52 PM Carver, if I counted right I think you can make it to 14AG/14AH/15AG/15AH. If you have reach I think you can hit.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet Thursday February 11th, 2016 6:58:49 PM
Centaurs have no reach. Only Minotaurs have reach.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 38/46 Character Sheet - CURSED d20+2=5 ; d20+7=24 ; d8+3=6 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 9:39:56 PM
Atlas feels a major drain from the attack, more than just the normal feeling of a good monster claw. He attacks the creature, but feels very sluggish in doing so. However, his strike is true, even if a bit less powerful than normal.
---------------------------------------------- Will Save: 1d20+2=5 (fail) Attack: 1d20+9-2=24 (hit) Damage: 1d8+3=6
Atlas is Cursed! -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks!
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 Thursday February 11th, 2016 9:41:31 PM
Owen moves still closer to the house (to AM13), maintaining his concentration on the Detect Magic spell (Round 2). "I'm worried about what's in the little house. I don't want us blindsided by something else while fighting this abomination."
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Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Identify, Sleep, Color Spray, Color Spray, and Silent Image. 2: Scorching Ray, Bull's Strength, Minor Image, and Invisibility.
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet Thursday February 11th, 2016 11:00:22 PM
OOC: Thanks. I hadn't noticed the tabs at the bottom.
OOC: You're right about the move action to reload. My fault. So, this round I'll just take a single move action to AO 11. Now my actions add up correctly :-)
DM RobC - "Hey Atlas! Welcome to the party" d20+12=31 ; d20+12=30 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+4=5 ; Friday February 12th, 2016 6:30:49 AM Mack is starting to feel really beaten up but not bad enough that he can't land some good blows! (OOC: 'Woodland Stride' would normally work, however this is a magical effect, so alas nope)
Armand moves to just within reach to safely channel some much needed healing energy to Mack and Osul.
Carver moves through the difficult terrain to now also be in reach of the monster (OOC: I thought you were only moving 65ft each round. I didn't realise you meant 2 x 65ft. To be fair I've put you one move away from the monster, meaning it can't hit you this round nor can you hit it, however you can move and attack next round)
Atlas feels the draining touch of this creature. He sluggishly attacks, and whilst his muscles might be weak he can still strike true.
Owen moves up and continues concentrating his focus on the magical auras. The aura around the creature is moderate, yet the aura around the entire house is strong.
Leskni moves closer whilst reloading her crossbow. At a much closer range she will have a much bigger target to aim at.
The monster is practically surrounded now, but it keeps on fighting. It attacks Atlas to the best of its ability (Hit AC31 and AC30. Atlas takes 11pts damage and must make 2 x Will Saves vs DC16. Fail either one and be staggered for the next round)
Note: The rippling ground within 30ft of the creature is treated as difficult terrain (Each square counts as 2 for movement. Can't 5ft step without the 'Nimble Moves' feat.
-------------------------- OOC: Sorry if the map was confusing. I wonder if I change the tab order around if it will open up on the latest round each time...
And wow, the attack die rolls I'm getting as DM here are insane. Why can't I get all these 18, 19 and 20 rolls as a player?!? The damage dice are going the party way fortunately
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 20/29, Speed: 20' d20+6=25 ; d20+6=14 ; d4-1=2 ; d6=4 ; Friday February 12th, 2016 6:48:55 AM
I see Atlas get hit and hit hard.... I continue taking advantage of my flanking, and flurry, and hope the healing continues coming our way.
(flurry of blows: d20+5(+1-2+2) for each blow, and d4-1 damage (+1d6 Sneak Attack) Hit AC 25 for 6 damage, and Miss AC 14)
Cursed: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks! Reduced: +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC.
OOC: Rearranging the tabs on the Map did the trick. Thanks! :)
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet Friday February 12th, 2016 9:12:56 AM
Armand advances to AJ-14. "Gargul you see all, please Bless the efforts of myself and my companions in our fight." Cast Bless
Silence (on the rock) 30' radius, ?27 rounds assuming we moved up slowly? Shield of Faith: +2 to AC on Carver, 37 rounds remaining. Bless (all but Bendoc and Shadow): morale bonus +1 to hit, +1 vs saves for fear, 40 rounds remaining.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 d20+14=23 ; d20+14=24 ; Friday February 12th, 2016 4:41:17 PM
OoC: I can move while maintaining concentration on a spell right? As long as the motion isn't too ridiculous.
IC: Owen moves up to AM13, maintaining his spell in an effort to determine the school of magic associated with the magical auras. Knowledge (Arcana) 23, 24. "I don't like that we can't see inside there."
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Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Identify, Sleep, Color Spray, Color Spray, and Silent Image. 2: Scorching Ray, Bull's Strength, Minor Image, and Invisibility.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 27/46 Character Sheet - CURSED d20+2=5 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+8=17 ; Friday February 12th, 2016 4:46:35 PM
Atlas feels the blows of the creature penetrate his defenses and he staggers. He attempts to counter the attack, but his sword just misses the creature.
"Hey Owen, I could use some of that extra strength magic you cast on me before if you still have it!"
--------------------------------------------------- ooc: forgot the -2 on saving throws, but failed either way
Will Save: 1d20+2-2=3 (fail DC16) Will Save: 1d20+2-2=15 (fail DC16) Attack: 1d20+9-2(cursed)+1(bless)=17 (miss AC18)
Atlas is Cursed! -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks! Atlas is Staggered! Only one standard action per round (move or attack, not both)
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:14/24, Speed: 30'[40'], Blessed d20+4=7 ; Friday February 12th, 2016 8:55:20 PM
'Osul-dog feels the frustration of being asked by something he cannot sink his teeth into to kill it. He tries again to bite the creature {bite +3 (1d6+3 plus trip) must miss AC:7}.
+-+-+-+ OOC: Sorry for the ill-timed and patchy week. My folks and I did climb Mt Kosciuszko Friday my time, late Thursday Wold time.
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet 2d8+4=18 ; Friday February 12th, 2016 9:55:57 PM
Leskni casts a cure moderate wounds spell and then moves to AH 10 (even with the difficult terrain she has enough movement) and touches Atlas, healing him of 18 points of damage (Nice roll, if I do say so myself :-))
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 20/29, Speed: 20' Saturday February 13th, 2016 7:33:06 AM
OOC: Congrats on the mountain climb, Graham! I'm not sure how big that mountain is, but ANY mountain climb is impressive in my book. Well, unless it's a "mountain" in Minnesota. ;)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet d20+5=25 ; d20+5=19 ; 4d6+8=19 ; Saturday February 13th, 2016 8:27:27 AM
Highlight to display spoiler: {Now I'd say any mountain in Kansas or Indiana would be impressive, but I have been to the Peak of Mt Washington, not hiking though :)}
Carver lays into the creature after moving forward 5' and hits rather soundly. "Anyone know what this thing is?"
DM RobC - "I don't like that we can't see inside there." d20+12=16 ; d20+12=23 ; d6+4=10 ; Monday February 15th, 2016 7:06:53 AM Mack takes advantage of his position, and though his arms and feet are weak, he manages to land one good attack
Armand gets closer, pushing his way over the ripping ground, and calls on Gargul to bless the party this day.
Atlas fights back but his sword harmlessly bounces off its target.
Leskni casts a healing spell and holds on to it while she gets closer to Atlas (OOC: With the rippling ground affecting movement, you couldn't make the 65ft to Atlas this round)
Osul has the outcome when he tries to bite the creature. His teeth just can't sink in through it's thick skin/wood.
Owen moves up while maintaining his spell. He can see now that both the little house and the monster have Conjuration auras.
Carver moves closer and does some significant damage to the monster.
Carver is now the biggest threat, and the monster attacks him back in kind! (Miss AC16. Hit AC23. Carver takes 10pts damage and must make a Will Save vs DC16 or be cursed! The curse: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks!)
The fight has only been going for 30 seconds, yet blood, flesh and wood are flying everywhere.
Note: The rippling ground within 30ft of the creature is treated as difficult terrain (Each square counts as 2 for movement. Can't 5ft step without the 'Nimble Moves' feat.
-------------------------- OOC: For those that don't know, Mt Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia :)
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:14/24, Speed: 30'[40'], Blessed d20+14=30 ; d20+14=18 ; Monday February 15th, 2016 7:53:04 AM "That is a good question, Carver!", he thinks to himself, and attempts to assess their opponent in terms of their place within The Wood - {Perception: 30, Know.Nature: 18} He answers, "Woof, woof, woof!", unless he has an answer of significance, in which case he will resume his human form, and speak.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 20/29, Speed: 20' d20+6=10 ; d20+6=8 ; Monday February 15th, 2016 8:15:46 AM
(flurry of blows: d20+5(+1-2+2) for each blow, and d4-1 damage (+1d6 Sneak Attack) Miss AC 10 and 8)
I felt some renewed energy with Carver having arrived dealing such a large blow, but apparently the energy was all in my head. My flurry really slowed down.
Since we can't 5' step, I'm feeling somewhat held to this position. But if I could even 1' step over multiple rounds, I would slowly make my way (to AG13) to give Carver a better flanking position.
Cursed: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks! Reduced: +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC.
OOC: I did NOT know that Mt Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia. Nice!! :)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 27/46 Character Sheet - CURSED d20+8=26 ; d8+3=4 ; Monday February 15th, 2016 10:50:40 AM
Atlas takes advantage of Carver's distraction and thrusts his sword at the creature again. He connects, although it is just a glancing blow.
"I'm guessing whatever is possessing this things used to be the owner of this home. Hey Creature, what did this to you?" Atlas laughs despite the situation. He's questioning this thing as they try to kill each other. Something new every day, I love this life!
Atlas is Cursed! -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks! Atlas is Staggered! Only one standard action per round (move or attack, not both)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 37/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet d20+8=24 ; 2d6=10 ; d20+5=23 ; d20=3 ; d20=15 ; 2d6+4=8 ; Monday February 15th, 2016 10:53:22 AM
Carver shrugs off the attempt to curse him with the attack, he then brushes a hand across the wound and lays hands on himself. As he does, the wound that the creature caused closes and vanishes... "Mack, you need to move to the side, it'll help both you and Atlas by threatening this thing from both sides...." Attacking with the greatsword, Carver manages to hit it again, but both hooves miss, mainly because Carver is focusing on the greatsword.
Attack GS 23, dam 8 Hoof 1 3 Hoof 2 15
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d20+9=16 ; Monday February 15th, 2016 11:07:14 AM
Atlas moves to AG9. He then attacks with his trusty Glaive! (Glaive has reach, normally +6, adding+2 for flank, +1 for bless) D20+9, 16. He misses. "AARRRG" He shouts at himself and the creature.
Silence (on the rock) 30' radius, ?26 rounds assuming we moved up slowly? Shield of Faith: +2 to AC on Carver, 36 rounds remaining. Bless (all but Bendoc and Shadow): morale bonus +1 to hit, +1 vs saves for fear, 39 rounds remaining.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 d20=9 ; Monday February 15th, 2016 12:52:29 PM "Atlas, both the house and the monster are conjured. I don't think this is a possession."
With that, he fires off a Ray of Frost at the creature. It goes, as usual, wildly awry.
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Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Identify, Sleep, Color Spray, Color Spray, and Silent Image. 2: Scorching Ray, Bull's Strength, Minor Image, and Invisibility.
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet Tuesday February 16th, 2016 12:29:46 AM
Leskni moves to AG 10 and casts a healing spell on Atlas healing him for 18 pts (assuming I can use the previous roll)
DM RobC - "Hey Creature, what did this to you?" d20+12=16 ; d20+12=28 ; d6+4=6 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 6:45:25 AM Osul-dog thinks on Carver's question for a moment. What exacty IS this thing? Parts of it are certainly humanoid, and parts of it are plant-like. It isn't undead, despite how horrid it looks. It appears to have some level of intelligence. If it is honest, then it also feels pain and some level of emotion. This could very well be the first time Osul has been in a fight with something that WANTS him to kill it. He rules out the possibility of it being a suicidal treant however.
Mack keeps up his assault, and even though he fails to land a blow he does keep the monster busy.
Atlas connects, and is guessing this creature is possessed. Likely the former owner of the house. In between whacking the creature (no, that is not a euphemism) he asks it a question. Who did this? "Elfffffff" is all that can be discerned from the monster's moans.
Carver feels no ill effect from the curse, and is able to path his own wounds very quickly. He urges Mack to step aside whilst thrusting his sword into the creature. Unfortunately, the difficult terrain means that Mack cannot take a step to the side without provoking an attack from the creaure. It also means that moving away from the creature could also prove hazardous.
Armand moves to within range to strike with his glaive. The party now have the monster completely surrounded! Still, it is not enough for Armand to break through its defences. (OOC: You said AG9 but I'm thinking you meant AG14)
Owen calls out what he has learned: both the creature and the house have a conjuration aura to them. It is unlikely the monster is under some form of enchantment or possession. Well, unless the enchantment aura is significantly weaker and clouded by the conjuration aura. Either way, he fires off a Ray of Frost but misses.
Leskni moves closer now and delivers some much needed healing to Atlas. The foul smell from both the creature and the sickly green smoke of the chimney tickle her nose, but do nothing more than cause her some mild discomfort.
With sad eyes, the monster attacks Carver once more (Miss AC16. Hit AC28. Carver takes 6pts damage and must make a Will Save vs DC16 or be cursed! The curse: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks!)
Note: The rippling ground within 30ft of the creature is treated as difficult terrain (Each square counts as 2 for movement. Can't 5ft step without the 'Nimble Moves' feat.
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Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 20/29, Speed: 20' d20+7=23 ; d20+7=14 ; d4-1=0 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 7:40:54 AM "An evil Elf?!?!?! Christmas? Or Keebler?"
(flurry of blows: d20+5(+1-2+2+1) for each blow, and d4-1 damage (+1d6 Sneak Attack) Hit AC 23 for 6 damage, and Miss AC 14)
I continue my 1-2' step towards AG13.
Cursed: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks! Reduced: +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC. Blessed: morale bonus +1 to hit, +1 vs saves for fear
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:14/24, Speed: 30'[40'], Blessed d20+4=6 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 7:41:35 AM
'Osul-dog feels not understanding the creature should prevent him for sinking his teeth into it. He tries again to bite the creature {bite +3+1 (1d6+3 plus trip) must miss AC:6}.
+-+-+-+ OOC: Another round of rolling single digit attack results on the d20. OOC: Australia is an ancient and relatively flat continent. Mt Kosciuszko has an altitude of 2228m, so about thrice the altitude of the taller mountains in Minnesota, but readily dwarfed by average mountains in the west, not to mention Alaska. It was a worthwhile endeavor, but it was a "hike" and definitely not a climb - no ropes, oxygen tanks, etc, and fully pathed in one fashion or another. Plenty of sunburn though, but, again, this is Australia.
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d20+9=21 ; d20+4=23 ; d10+4=9 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 8:52:39 AM OOC yes, on the corrected move position.
"Father guide my hand." Armand mutters as he again attacks with his trusty Glaive! (Glaive has reach, normally +6, adding+2 for flank, +1 for bless) D20+9, 21. He strikes. damage 9 (d10+4).
OOC ignore the d20+4, I forgot to change the die when rolling damage.
"If this creature and the house are under the same spell, should we also attack the house to destroy it rather than enter it?"
Silence (on the rock) 30' radius, ?25 rounds assuming we moved up slowly? Shield of Faith: +2 to AC on Carver, 35 rounds remaining. Bless (all but Bendoc and Shadow): morale bonus +1 to hit, +1 vs saves for fear, 38 rounds remaining.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 31/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet d20+8=20 ; d20+5=9 ; d20=6 ; d20=9 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 11:26:07 AM
Carver again shrugs off the effects of the attempted curse. Striking out again with the greatsword and both hooves..... The moving ground throws off his ability to strike true with any of his attacks.....
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 27/46 Character Sheet - CURSED d20+4=18 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=11 ; d4+3=5 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 12:30:36 PM
Atlas is inspired by the advantage the group has created the last few seconds. He decides to try something new, first striking at the creature with his sword, then pushing the attack with a shield bash. He is incredibly successful, damaging the creature with both attacks!
Atlas is Cursed! -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 45/46 Character Sheet - CURSED Tuesday February 16th, 2016 12:31:10 PM
ooc: Forgot to adjust for my healing
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 31/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet Tuesday February 16th, 2016 12:39:06 PM
Atlas, You also have flanking, because the person opposite you is using a reach weapon.
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 21/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet Tuesday February 16th, 2016 1:28:09 PM
It seems unlikely to work but it seems worth at least trying. Leskni casts lesser confusion on the monster, hoping that it is not immune to mind affecting effects.
OOC: Assuming it can be effected, will save DC 16 or it is confused for one round
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 d20+1=5 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 6:02:55 PM
Owen slings another Ray of Frost at the creature, but this one misses by an even wider margin. "Sigh..."
DM RobC - "Father guide my hand." Wednesday February 17th, 2016 4:35:18 AM Mack can't believe his ears. An evil elf? He continues his attack on the poor creature.
Osul reasons that not understanding the creature is no reason not to kill it. After all, it did attack first! Alas he just can't seem to get his teeth into it.
Armand prays for Gargul's aid and looks to receive it, thrusting his glaive at the monster. He even goes so far as to suggest the party attack the cottage!
Carver has less success this time around. He shrugs off the curse with ease, but the rippling ground throws him off target.
Atlas is finally able to finish the creature off, first with his sword and then with his shield.
Leskni and Owen are able to take a breath (and keep any spells they would have cast).
"Yessssssss......" the monster groans, with a hint of a smile, as it collapses lifelessly to the ground. It lays motionless between the party and the cottage - a pile of bones, flesh, wood and thorns.
Those who were cursed remain so.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 20/29, Speed: 20' d20+16=18 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+17=20 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 8:19:20 AM
I carefully take a closer look at the creature.... not quite sure if I'm checking to make sure it's dead, or hoping maybe it isn't quite dead and we can possibly help it in some way still.
I keep a close, suspicious eye on the darkness within the house as well, though.
(d20+16 perception check of 18) (d20+9 knowledge (nature) check of 20)
Maybe there's something I can do for the creature still, or myself (being cursed), and making sure none of us is bleeding to death: (d20+6 heal check of 16)
And if we start exploring the area a little more around the house, I try to make sure we're ok here, and/or there aren't more of those things about to spring up on us: (d20+17 TrapFinding check of 20)
OOC: Wow, some crappy rolls. Guess this is a good time to use those up.
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d10+5=6 ; d20+5=12 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 8:43:31 AM
Armand looks around. "Hey, where's Bendoc and Shadow? Did the forest get to them and mislead them somewhere?"
Seeing that those still within the party are near enough..."Gargul lend your healing powers to those here that are my companions." Channel to heal (exclude E1, just in case some healing would bring it back around. Everyone heals 8 hp. "Who needs more healing?"
He looks at the unfortunate creature that they just fought. "I wonder if this was an early stage of turning someone into those tree wright undead things we fought earlier?" Knowledge religion 12 (d20+5) OOC ignore the d10 roll, for some reason the die jumped when I hit roll.
"I'm not sure going into that house is a great idea right now. Can we find the rock with silence on it and maybe toss it into the doorway?"
Silence (on the rock) 30' radius, ?24 rounds assuming we moved up slowly? Shield of Faith: +2 to AC on Carver, 34 rounds remaining. Bless (all but Bendoc and Shadow): morale bonus +1 to hit, +1 vs saves for fear, 37 rounds remaining.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 46/46 Character Sheet - CURSED d20+3=4 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 10:55:44 AM
Atlas quickly checks the body for anything useful or valuable, then goes about looking at the house. "I'm open to ideas. Bendoc, Mack, could you two check the surrounding area to see if there are any clues to what we should do next? Either we need to deal with the cottage black portal thing or we need to find a direction to go to figure it out."
Atlas shakes his head and smiles as he sees that Mack was already off before he could get the second word out of his mouth. His curiosity is great...usually.
"Armand, Leskni, thank you for the healing. Now how do I deal with this sluggishness that I am feeling? Am I poisoned, cursed, or something else?"
--------------------------------------------------- Perception: 1d20+3=4 (body of the creature? What body, I don't see a body, just a sky and ground. My eyesight must be going!)
ooc: Ha, I did miss flanking, thanks for pointing it out. I got lucky that it wasn't a difference maker that last round.
Atlas is Cursed! -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks!
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:22/24, Speed: 30'[40'], Blessed d20+15=33 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+10=17 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 4:11:59 PM "Woof, woof!" The dog casts his eye (& nose) over the party, confirming we are mostly hale and hardy. {Heal: 33} He assists, pawing through the remains of the creature. {Perception: 24, Kn.Nature: 17} The structure will have to wait.
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 27/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet d20+5=10 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 6:11:29 PM Going into the house may or may not be a good idea but we pretty much have to go in and investigate
OOC: That knowledge roll of 10 certainly isn't telling us anything new
She will cast deathwatch and then scan (in order) the corpse, the hut, and everything around here (take a few rounds for all of that to happen)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 31/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet d20+8=28 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 6:28:56 PM
Carver backs up, and starts keeping an eye out around the cabin. "It's a bit to small for me to go in....."
Perception 28 (nat 20)
DM RobC - "Going into the house may or may not be a good idea but we pretty much have to go in and investigate" Thursday February 18th, 2016 5:38:56 AM Mack has a close look at the creature. He's a bit on edge and would no doubt jump if it so much as twitched. Alas, it is very dead. It looks like some demented human-plant hybrid.
Amongst it's wooden bones he discovers something unusual. Around the creatures head, covered in dirt, a gold headband that has started to tarnish.
Mack walks the perimeter of the house checking for traps. Despite his keen eyes, he does not see anything resembling any sort of trap.
Armand looks around for Bendoc and Shadow. He spots the pair circling the perimeter of the decayed area. (OOC: Dan/Bendoc is taking some leave from the Wold)
Armand channels some healing for those that are injured and then helps Mack examine the corpse. To the best of his knowledge, the creature isn't an undead abomination. He suggests throwing the rock into the doorway of the house.
Atlas looks about and sees a cottage, a dead thing, the party and some trees. That's about the extend of it :)
Osul sniffs and carefully paws at the dead body. He is convinced the creature is as it looks: a human/plant hybrid abomination.
Leskni is pretty much decided that the party will have to go into the mysterious cottage sooner or later. She casts Deathwatch and looks about. The creature radiates as "dead". Various party members radiate as either "Fighting off death" or "healthy". Neither the nearby trees nor cottage radiate anything at all.
Carver takes one look at the house and firmly declares it much too small for him. Looking about, he doesn't see anything else particularly dangerous. Still no creatures - friendly or otherwise - in the immediate area. The green smoke still comes from the chimney of the house.
*** The party receive 1500xp for their triumph!***
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 28/29, Speed: 20' d20+17=31 ; Thursday February 18th, 2016 8:00:44 AM "Oh my gosh!!!!! That creature was Richard Simmons!" I say, as I pull off the headband...... cricket cricket. I move on.......... "Anyone know what this might be? Maybe it's a magical cursed item?"
I see if I can find where I threw that stone, and hand it back to Armand.
"Leskni, I think Carver just asked for a Reduce spell" :)
I'm pretty near all healed. Thanks Armand! I sign all of that, since Armand and I can no longer hear each other speak.
(d20+16+1 (TTT) perception check of 31)
Cursed: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks! Reduced: +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC. Blessed: morale bonus +1 to hit, +1 vs saves for fear
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 d20+8=12 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+9=17 ; Thursday February 18th, 2016 10:00:04 AM
OoC: Sorry I missed a day, guys. I accidentally slept for twelve hours. I wasn't really being helpful in that combat, though, so...
IC: "Mack, don't touch--! Oh, I hope that's not cursed. Let me look at it." Owen appraises the headband. If it is magical, he casts Identify.
Appraise: 12.
If needed, here are the Identify checks. Knowledge (Arcana): 27. Spellcraft: 17 (+2 if the aura is from the illusion school.)
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 31/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet d20+8=20 ; Thursday February 18th, 2016 12:01:40 PM "I'd prefer to remain outside unless it requires our moving into the shack....." Carver continues to keep watch....
Perc 20
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d20+4=22 ; Thursday February 18th, 2016 12:53:05 PM "hmmm." Armand studies the shack. What is it made out of, wood, adobe, straw? Perception 22, d20+4. Is there only one entrance, no windows, just eh door way? "Does anyone have skills in telling how sturdy this thing looks?"
Armand will take out Carver's ruined bow from the bag of holding. He looks apologetically at Carver. "Sorry, I think your bow is beyond saving...and I want to try something with something that is untainted, as it were." He will stick one end of the bow into the darkness of the doorway. If he feels any kind of tugging or pulling he will let go of the bow because he doesn't want to get drawn in. However, he wants to see what happens to something put through the darkness and then pulled out, it wit, does it look like it is aging/decaying/or dying.
He will then cast light on a stone and toss it into the doorway to see if it will illuminate what is beyond the doorway.
He motions for Mack to hold up away from the group with the silenced stone. "Does anyone have any other thoughts before we throw the silenced stone into the house? I still like the idea of just taking the building down from the outside. Whatever is in there will be more likely to come out and play rather than us try to go into such a small confining area."
Silence (on the rock) 30' radius, ?23 rounds assuming we moved up slowly? Shield of Faith: +2 to AC on Carver, 33 rounds remaining. Bless (all but Bendoc and Shadow): morale bonus +1 to hit, +1 vs saves for fear, 36 rounds remaining.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 28/29, Speed: 20' Thursday February 18th, 2016 1:08:38 PM
I VERY quietly move away from the group. (Highlight if you can read lips:) Highlight to display spoiler: {"You know, I was hoping to become a greenmage someday, and I believe part of that transition is becoming a tree for a day. Maybe this headband is a way to do that? Or MAYbe, this was a greenmage initiation gone bad? OR an EVIL greenmage. Hello? Isn't anyone listening to me? He-LO-ooooo?"}
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet Thursday February 18th, 2016 3:47:29 PM OOC never trust a hafling with a shiny.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18), CMD: 20; HP 46/46 Character Sheet - CURSED d20+3=8 ; Thursday February 18th, 2016 4:09:02 PM
Atlas walks around the cottage, contemplating. Armand, I couldn't agree more. I don't want to try fighting in that confined space. Especially without Carver to help us out.
"Besides, all signs are pointing to this cottage being the problem. No one has seen anything else that would say we need to leave here and go somewhere else to fix this problem."
Atlas pushes on the cottage some to get an idea of how hard it would be to knock over. When he does he notices that he still feels much weaker than he should. "Can one of you smart folks weigh on in this issue? I'm feeling as weak as a halfling and smart as a stump, and I don't know how to shake it. It feels like it is getting worse, but maybe I'm imagining things. Poison, curse, something I've never heard of? Anyone have a cure poison or remove curse spell to help a guy out? Anyone else feeling the same thing?"
--------------------------------------------------- Perception: 1d20+3=8 (inspecting the house...not seeing much)
Atlas is Cursed! -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks!
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 27/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet Thursday February 18th, 2016 11:15:37 PM
OOC: Google sucks. My google spreadsheet for my character has just become so small I can't read it
Leskni will go around the hut, using her scent ability to make sure that there is nothing hiding inside and also to just smell what she smells.
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:22/24, Speed: 30'[40'], Blessed d20+13=24 ; d20+25=26 ; Thursday February 18th, 2016 11:32:10 PM
Two noses are better than one, so 'Osul-dog (who was already interested in the hut) accompanies Leskni. {Perception: 24, including dog Skill Focus, Survival(Tracking by Scent): 26}
DM RobC - "I'd prefer to remain outside unless it requires our moving into the shack....." Friday February 19th, 2016 7:20:35 AM Mack reaches out and grabs the headband, much to the surprise of Owen! He can't tell if it is magical or not. It looks fairly plain, and certainly has been exposed to the elements. Inscribed on the inside of the gold band is etched "For Penn, my love"
Owen, however, casts a few spells to double check. It doesn't appear cursed, but it does have a magical aura (transmuation) to it. Unfortunately he's unable to identify exactly what it is at this time.
Mack starts disturbingly talking to the magical headband he found. So help me, if this becomes a quest about a halfling obsessed over a piece of jewellery...
Carver has no intention of going inside the little shack, and keeps up his watch.
Atlas walks around the cottage tries to get a feel for how hard it would be to knock the cottage down. It is stone and quite old, but with the combined efforts of the party it could easily be destroyed. Of course, if there were any innocent people or fair maidens trapped within they would be killed. But what's a little collateral damage between friends?
Leskni and Osul also walk around the hut having a good smell. Neither detect the presence of a creature in the immediate area. Neither can detect any scent from within the cottage. The green smoke is quite strong to those with the scent ability, and gives you a bit of a metallic taste at the back of your mouth.
Armand is quite curious about this non-descript derelict cottage. It is made of stones, piled carefully one atop the other. There are no windows to be found. The only entrance/exit/void is the doorway of blackness. With the bow beyond saving, he uses it to poke and prod at the gaping black doorway. There is no resistance or force required, and half of the bow slides easily into the blackness. It emerges in exactly the same way as it entered. No change in temperature, age, colour, etc.
Still curious, Armand casts Light on a nearby stone and tosses it into the doorway. The bright stone hits the blackness and disappears from sight.
Owen (who made a very good Knowl Arcana check) now suspects that this could be the doorway to an interdimensional space.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 28/29, Speed: 20' Friday February 19th, 2016 8:04:45 AM
I really don't have any intention of putting that headband on (at this time).
"Does anyone want to take a closer look at this headband, or should I throw it in with the party treasure for now? If we make it thru this, I'd like to try to return it to Penn."
"Hey, if you guys tie a rope to me and hold on to one end, I can go into the house and check it out if you want. Like Atlas though, I'm feeling rather odd (cursed) from that tree creature yet, though."
Cursed: -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks! Reduced: +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC. Blessed: morale bonus +1 to hit, +1 vs saves for fear
OOC: I'm not sure how long we've been checking things out. Is it safe to assume the Reduce and Bless are wearing off here shortly?
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 Friday February 19th, 2016 10:45:40 AM
OoC: Oh snap! I totally forgot the +10 on my Spellcraft roll from the Identify spell... that would bring my bonus to +19 and that roll to a 27. That should be a better attempt at identifying that headband. Sorry for the mistake.
Armand (Robert D) AC 16/touch11/flat15 HP 32/32 CMD 16 Character Sheet d20+10=26 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=16 ; Friday February 19th, 2016 12:01:16 PM "Stand still a minute Atlas." He studies Atlas trying to determine what has affected him, checking for poisons...Heal check 26 (d20+10), then for curses...Spellcraft 19, (d20+4). "I'm not sure but it may be some sort of magical curse. Unfortunately I am not able to remove such as yet. I'm not sure if it will wear off or we must wait until Gargul grants me access to greater power."
"This structure appears fairly solid. And I'm not liking how that blackened doorwar is acting. Most unusual." Spellcraft 16 (d20+4)
"Hmm. Mack seems to be going on about something. I wonder if he realizes he's still carrying the silenced stone?"
OOC I assume we have been out of rounds now and are taking time to investigate the building and surroundings. Have all the spells worn off by now?
Leskni (Paul Jackson) AC: 15/14/11; HP 27/27; CMD: 16 Character Sheet d20+6=25 ; Friday February 19th, 2016 1:52:27 PM
Leskni will see if her knowledge of other planes can be of any use d20+6=25
Unless the above knowledge tells her something important
[OOC]The reduce and enlarge are cantrips for me. I can throw them more or less freely. So, everybody can just assume they are enlarged/reduced as they wish before going in.[/OOC]
"What we're looking for pretty much has to be inside. We really have to go in. I'd prefer to not be the first but I'm going in."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 12/12/10; HP: 21/21; CMD: 14 d20+14=21 ; Friday February 19th, 2016 4:30:42 PM "Well, let's see if I can figure out what this blackness is. We know that it is some type of conjured effect, which narrows it down." Owen inspects the field from a reasonable distance, trying to recall similar spells.
Knowedge (Arcana) to identify a spell effect that is in place: 21. Ouch. Maybe I get a bonus for knowing the school involved? Does someone else want to try?
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:22/24, Speed: 30'[40'], Blessed Friday February 19th, 2016 4:34:06 PM
OOC: Checking in
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 28/29, Speed: 20' Friday February 19th, 2016 6:28:22 PM
I was thinking I was giving the stone of Silence back to you, Armand, at some point. But wasn't sure where we were at with that. ;)
Or if it's even still Silent.
Carver (John C) AC 16, AC 18 with shield, CMB 6, CMD 17, HP 31/37 Speed 65 Character Sheet Friday February 19th, 2016 7:07:43 PM "If you're positive we need to enter, I'll lead..... Hate small places, but I'll lead. Do not make me smaller, unless it's only five feet wide." Carver says and prepares to lead the way....
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:22/24, Speed: 30'[40'], Blessed d20+13=25 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+25=38 ; Saturday February 20th, 2016 2:27:06 AM "Woof!", 'Osul barks the once to Carver, shakes his head, and turns to take point on entering the hut. {Perception: 25 (including dog Skill Focus), Know Nature: 25, Survival(Tracking by Scent): 38}
So far, since he has brought his companions into his homeland, he has been adequately useless - not what he was looking to be.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16(+1) (T 16 FF 13), CMD: 14; HP 28/29, Speed: 20' Saturday February 20th, 2016 8:51:03 AM
Sensing some frustration in Osul-dog, I give him a good scratch behind the ears.
"Don't worry, Osul-dog..... I feel like that ALL the time." :)
Ideas go thru my head of a whiskey barrel for Osul-dog.... filled with healing potions.
'Osul-[dog](Graham) AC:11[13] (T:11, FF:10), CMD:15, HP:22/24, Speed: 30'[40'], Blessed Monday February 22nd, 2016 2:27:45 AM
OOC: Checking in.
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