Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (10/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Fatigued Friday September 22nd, 2017 9:30:18 PM
Rolth expresses interest in some healing, if some is available. Meanwhile, he is quite impressed with this new "wizard" Elyas, who seems to be a deadeye shot with a crossbow too. We are the Eight Petaled Rode, questers in the Taurnament of Roses. I do not think it sporting to take a Rose from another competitor, indeed we slew those who tried to steal from us. Nevertheless, your wrath is understandable, given your rough treatment at the hands of those desperadoes. We do need an eighth, to replace our lost comrade. Might you be interested in joining our quest?
And to the other Petals, What say you?
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern Friday September 22nd, 2017 11:09:32 PM
From last round, will start with search of bodies first, then move on to screaming wemic.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor AC 17 Saturday September 23rd, 2017 4:10:01 AM I am not a part of this tournament, Elyas replies to Falco. I had no intention of participating until I was abducted by this band.
Elyas turns to Rolth
It is very sporting of you to not take a rose from this group, I assumed that all of the rose questers were as callous as these centaurs. I think you may still be able to work something out, however. This liontaur perhaps not tightly bound to the group that attacked you. She and a partner were simply hired for their skills by the centaurs. Perhaps you could make her a better deal to give you the rose or join your group to share in the reward, now that her employers are out of action
While they talk, Elyas stands over the pile of gear taken from the centaurs and begins using detect magic as Falco suggested.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 12/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None Saturday September 23rd, 2017 7:20:14 AM
Tsak searches for wood to make a campfire and gets set on making a meal for the team and all the captives. 'It would probably be best if we set a watch for the night.'
Kiwina (Steve M) (16/16 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:15) | Status: None d20+7=11 ; d20+6=18 ; Saturday September 23rd, 2017 10:12:36 AM
Kiwina chimes in on the conversation with Elyas that while they have encountered other questers who were threatening and rude, this is the only time they have been attacked.
While the other petals set up camp, Kiwina considers the problems they are facing beyond retrieving the rose from a garden: 1. Will the two long boats fit the Petals, a liontaur, and two centaurs in a single trip? 2. What to do with the bodies of the dead -- the man they found on the reef (OOC: I don't think his race was ever stated) and the centaurs who attacked them. Among Kiwina's people, this would require burial in a cave or sand dune, or being given to the ocean to return as a shark. Kiwina does not think these honorless centaurs would protect fishermen well as sharks, and he does not have the proper shrouds for that ceremony. A cave would be best. Does he see anything that looks worth further investigation (perception = 11)? 3. What time of day tomorrow will the tides be best for returning to the Herald (sailor = 18)?
If -- and after -- the party sets up camp, Kiwina will spend up to an hour looking for a suitable burial spot away from camp.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10) 5/12HP (non-lethal) |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: Sickened Sunday September 24th, 2017 11:13:01 AM
Gothruk will tie up Centaur 2 (Ooc I don't think I need to roll a check for that) Then he'll set about making camp.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:5/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20-2=18 ; Sunday September 24th, 2017 9:34:04 PM
The heal was to stabalize the downed Centaurs.
Finnian heads back to the boats to check on the Liontaur. He explains to her that they were attacked by the others in her team and some of them didn't make it when the petals had to defend themselves. "we tried to reason with them but they were sure that we were after their rose. I think you and I both know that we do not have it," he says glancing at he pocket where he noticed the bulge earlier. "We also met a wizard that apparently your team had kidnapped for some sort of blood ritual, I cant believe that that would be allowed, but he told us that you were just a hired hand. Seeing as how I kind of saved you life, perhaps you could help us out and let us know what is in store for us, other than your team ambushing us that is."
[Diplomacy=Natural 20 so 18]
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (4/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Monday September 25th, 2017 8:49:59 AM
After a brief introduction with Elyas Falco joins Finnian to check on the injured Liontaur.
"Please allow me to echo that what happened was, sadly, unavoidable. They took an aggressive stance and attacked us first, I have a bruise to prove it. I am sure you had some friendship with a group you have been traveling with so I am sorry if you feel the loss. We will at least make sure that you are not left here when we leave."
Rose Quest Day 18 at Dawn (Co-DM Cayzle) Shipwreck Shoals Monday September 25th, 2017 6:59:12 PM Rolth expresses some interest in healing and the new wizard that has joined them. “We are the Eight Petaled Rose, questers in the Taurnament of Roses. I do not think it sporting to take a Rose from another competitor, indeed we slew those who tried to steal from us. Nevertheless, your wrath is understandable, given your rough treatment at the hands of those desperadoes. We do need an eighth. Might you be interested in joining our quest?”
Elyas says he had no intention of participating before he was abducted. Then adds, “It is very sporting of you to not take a rose from this group, I assumed that all of the rose questers were as callous as these centaurs. I think you may still be able to work something out, however. This liontaur perhaps not tightly bound to the group that attacked you. She and a partner were simply hired for their skills by the centaurs. Perhaps you could make her a better deal to give you the rose or join your group to share in the reward, now that her employers are out of action.”
He casts detect magic and finds no magic.
Finnian, Falco and Sable head over to the distraught wemic.
Sable intends to search her but she stares at him with sad eyes.
“You killed them?” She asks. “I thought they were dead in the storm.” Finnian asks her for help. “We each entered the Garden seperately,” she says. “I dodged a plant thing and found the center. I alone found a Rose.”
“I would like to go home. Can you help me? I am done with this taurnament,” she replies to Falco.
Sable notices her rose, hidden in a pouch with some food.
Kiwina ponders several questions. . Will the two long boats fit the Petals, a liontaur, and two centaurs in a single trip? In short, a longboat will hold 8 units, where a Taur is two units and a halfling is a half a unit. The math does not work out for everybody getting out in one trip. Does Kiwina see anything that looks like a possible burial place? Not really. This slightly hilly coral island may well have limestone caves, but it would take some searching. Maybe look for places where water springs from the ground, if this island has any freshwater springs. What time of day tomorrow will the tides be best for returning to the Herald? There are high tides early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
The group settles in to spend the night.
Gothruk ties up prisoners.
Tsak searches for wood to make a campfire and finds enough driftwood here and there ... along with the scurrying of small creatures in the underbrush ... enough for a campfire for the night. ALSO, he sees the arch-like hedge that is clearly the gate to the next garden.
Later, Kiwina does find a brackish spring that runs down from a pool, and you can swim through the pool into a cave. It is narrow, and the water runs through it. It may be the only source of semi-potable water on the island, and he hesitates to foul it with the bodies of the dead. Still, if you have to leave the centaurs behind, at least they will not die of thirst. ALSO, he does suddenly notice small animal tracks in the sand -- but nothing that would threaten the life of a castaway ... and could be a source of food if you do not mind rodent-meat.
The night passes with only the splashes of fishes in the placid waters next to the beach. The crashing of the waves on the distant reef is oddly soothing. Little crabs crawl on you on the night. They nip the bodies of the dead, if you have not tended them yet.
The sun rises on a beautiful day, dawn of the 18th day of your quest. Those who are still injured are healed naturally by 1 hp (or 2 if you are second level).
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None Monday September 25th, 2017 9:07:09 PM
Before they turn in, Kiwina tells the others what he has found and suggests that burial at sea may be best. If the centaurs had bedrolls or blankets, maybe they can improvise something. He does not want to take bodies to the Herald -- although if the liontauress has something in mind for her friend and if it does not take an additional trip he would be willing to take that one. Likewise, he considers leaving the centaurs they subdued here to be not much better than killing them in cold blood -- and that only because other teams are sure to show up. Kiwina is willing to risk an extra trip to get the centaurs to the Herald.
Kiwina wakes refreshed and ready to enter the garden. Best to deal with that first.
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern Monday September 25th, 2017 9:38:40 PM
Sable pulls Rolth aside and lets him know about the rose. Maybe he can make a deal with the defeated wemic. Alternatively, it might only count if we obtain the rose from the garden ourselves...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (10/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Fatigued Monday September 25th, 2017 11:58:32 PM
Rolth is also unsure whether gaining the Rose from the wemic would suffice for the Taurnament. He agrees with Kiwina that they should bury the bodies at sea, and let the crabs do the hard work. If the liontaur has no more advice to add, he is ready to enter the garden, bidding her to await our return and we will take her back to the ship.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: None d20=11 ; Tuesday September 26th, 2017 4:02:24 AM
Elyas spend some of the evening sitting with the Wemic.
"I am truly sorry about what happened to your crew. I did hate them for what they did to me, but so much death saddens me. It was all so unnecessary.
These people seem to be honorable, I think they really will help us off of this island.
I would beg you to consider giving them the rose from this island in exchange for the kindness they have offered. You can still turn in the one other rose you gained for a prize, and we'll all be safe away from this island.
I didn't see how it happened, but I know the other liontaur died in the garden trying to get that rose. Haven't enough people died in the name of this taurnament already?"
[Diplomacy +0 = 11]
Elyas also takes a minute to confer with Falco
I don't know what awaits us in the garden, but the wemic has mentioned plant creatures. We should be prepared. Do you have any fire spells you can prepare?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 12/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None Tuesday September 26th, 2017 7:14:24 AM
After getting a fire going Tsak let's everyone know about the garden entrance, offers his condolences to the liontaur and settles in for the night.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (4/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 d20+1=12 ; Tuesday September 26th, 2017 7:16:27 AM
Speaking with Elyas and the fallen Liontaur (did we get a name?).
"Elyas speaks true, we will not leave you but if the plant creatures are truly that dangerous Elyas's suggestion is the simplest idea. Know it is not just greed on my part that motivates, I have already promised a large portion of my prize to someone who gave us advice."
"While not clear on the rules I would suggest you allow us to forgo this challenge and let us be caretakers of your rose. If we can add you and Elyas here to our team retroactively I am sure my fellows will do that. We can all win and best of all we can all live." {Diplomacy: 12 of course}
Aside with Elyas.
"A plant creature is not a surprise. We have battled a large plant creature already and one of my large friends made short work of it. Still better to avoid if we can. Sadly I do not have any fire spells in my spellbook yet."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10) 5/12HP (non-lethal) |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: Sickened Tuesday September 26th, 2017 12:13:56 PM "I think it would be unsporting to take... Gothruk realises mid sentence that he doesn't know the Liontaur's name I beg your pardon, I don't believe you've given us your name, that or I'm being forgetful... As I was saying it would be unsporting to take her rose, even if offered freely, she earned it fairly, and we should do the same. We've beaten two other challenges, no reason why we can't beat this one too. Also the math dosn't add up if both these people joined us there would be 9 members, (Ooc 10 because Lomocia hasn't actually left our party yet) which is definitely against the rules. It's of my opinion we get our own rose and help these two get back to safety. This Liontaur can hand in her rose with honour and if either of them wish to join us on adventures after this, they are welcome to.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:5/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' Tuesday September 26th, 2017 2:35:12 PM
Finnian lets the others know that some sort of plant lashed out at the Liontaur but that she made it to the center. "apparently that is where the rose we seek is located. She also said that they entered separately, though if that was part of the rules to this garden or just how they did it I cannot tell." Finnian adds.
I agree maybe we can try this garden tomorrow
I am on my phone so I cannot update my hp]
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- (6:00 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20=10 ; d20=18 ; Tuesday September 26th, 2017 7:49:13 PM Kiwina suggests they bury the dead at sea, and the wounded female liontaur offers to help. “Gosh,” says Elarorn, whose name you learned from the centaur boss before his defeat [see DM post of Sept. 18]. “I honestly wish I could take care of the last rites for my companions on my own, maybe while you all are in the Garden. But with these two broken legs, I just can’t do it myself.”
Tsak Rezar takes the opportunity to offer his condolences.
Lomocia speaks up. “All this death is too much for me. I’m done with adventuring, I think, at least for now. But I’ll guard these two centaur prisoners while they help Elarorn do what needs to be done.” The two chastened prisoner centaurs give their word that they will obey Lomocia.
After a long conversation with Elyas the liontaur thanks him for his kindness. Elarorn then tells him that she would like to keep the Rose and take it back with her to Liontaur Isle. “The Taurnament is barbaric,” she comments, then tells him she will complete the taurnament, attempt to receive her reward for the Rose, and go home.
“Besides,” she tells Elyas, “I already gave your new friends several nice items. That’s plenty reward enough for their help getting off this little island, I think.”
When Falco follows through on Sable’s idea of making a deal, Elarorn replies with a “No think you, I’ll keep this rose.” Sense Motive DC10: Highlight to display spoiler: {She seems to trust that you will not try to take the Rose by force, nor to offer her a “deal” such as charging her a Rose for passage off the island.}
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The sun is barely on the horizon when the incoming tide begins to sneak up on you. Elarorn, Lomocia, and the two centaur prisoners follow Kiwina’s and Rolth’s suggestion to send the dead (properly weighted down) to their peace in the deepest part of the lagoon, but they dare not go outside the reef -- or back to the Herald -- since they lack the sailing skill needed to get past the reef safely, even at high tide.
“You know it wasn’t my idea,” one centaur prisoner declares to his fellow prisoner and to the rest of the Petals. “I just wanted to take a long boat and get off this island. I didn’t want any part of the ambush.” Perception vs. DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see the crashed and ruined wreckage of the centaurs’ longboat partially hidden behind some brush about fifty yards east of where you are standing. Evidently the shipwrecked centaurs were trying to make a raft of it. Trying without much success.}
The Garden is over a short ridge and ahead a few yards near where Tsak found the wood for the campfire last night.
Gothruk is eager to get on with the quest. He leads the Eight-Petaled Rose to the hedge that is the arched Gateway. Now that it is a new day, Finnian wants to get on with it as well.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (11/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+2=16 ; d20+7=14 ; Tuesday September 26th, 2017 8:35:20 PM
Rolth is satisfied with the arrangements for the centaurs, dead and living, and ready to get on with the quest! He thanks Elarorn for the advice she offered earlier, and for the gifts she has already given us, with the intent of reinforcing her apparent perception that we can be trusted not to renegotiate. (Sense Motive = 16, success) "Worry not, we'll be back soon to get us all to the ship and homeward bound." He glances over the centaur prisoners, but shrugs--Lomocia can make sure that all remains well here. (Perception = 14, fail) Speaking of Lomocia, does she have any healing for those of us most grievously wounded? Rolth would defer to those less robust, given that there are several of us in far worse shape than he.
With that, he gets a good grip on his glaive, with the intent to make attacks of opportunity to protect his comrades, and takes his place in the line. "Remember, we were told that movement is important here, so let's be quick about getting to the center and claiming the Rose. We have the Elixir of Expeditious Retreat if needed."
Rose Quest Day 18 at Dawn (Co-DM Cayzle) Shipwreck Shoals 4d4=10 ; Tuesday September 26th, 2017 9:16:04 PM
Lomocia is able to cast two goodberry spells, giving you 10 goodberries. She also gives you her potion of cure light wounds.
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+4=5 ; d20+8=22 ; Tuesday September 26th, 2017 9:22:13 PM
(Rolls: sense motive = 5; perception = 22)
Looking at the raft the centaurs were trying to make, Kiwina wonders. . . "Either one of the long boats is going to have to make two trips to get everyone off the island, or we're is going to have to make an additional craft. . . or we could use a raft to link the two longboats. That's pretty much the way we make ships back home,"
"The weather isn't as bad today, but assuming that there is a one in four chance of a longboat running into problems between the island and the ship -- which is what I would guess we had yesterday -- then the odds could be better than the four trips we will need to get everyone off in a long boat. A decent raft would cut this down to three trips, each with an experienced sailor. But a raft secured between the two longboats would be a single trip. True, an improvised craft might change the odds a bit, but it would also mean that all three of the our sailors would be working together to see the trip successfully through. Sounds like a win to me."
Suddenly realizing the others probably don't share his enthusiasm for taking to the sea in this manner, Kiwina adds, "We should think about it while we're in the garden."
But really, as a sailor and shipbuilder, does Kiwina think they group has he materials needed to improve the odds?
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+3=13 ; d20+6=11 ; Tuesday September 26th, 2017 9:35:01 PM
Sable nods as he looks at the wemic (Sense Motive 13). He is ready by the next morning to enter for the last Rose. In his eagerness to go, he fails his check (Perception 11) to notice anything unusual.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 12/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20=9 ; d20+5=25 ; Wednesday September 27th, 2017 2:38:07 AM
(Sense Motive =9, Perception=25) Tsak is happy with the arrangements for Lomocia to take care of the camp whilst the petals attempt the last maze. He understands her need to go her own way and thanks her for her companionship and her latest gifts. After that he is eager to begin the next challenge and worry about travel later.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: None d20+1=7 ; d20+2=15 ; Wednesday September 27th, 2017 8:17:33 AM
Elyas prepares for the day, getting his spells ready and pre-loading his crossbow.
He thinks through the conversation with the wemic, but doesn't have any better idea of where she stands after sleeping on it. [Sense motive 7]
He takes a brief walk around, scouting the area and just barely makes out the hiding spot of the raft. [Perception 15]
Elyas is eager to get on with the challenge for the day
Waking a little blurry eyed Falco doesn't see anything of note and after preparing his spells is ready to move on.
"If this task requires the blood of a wizard I will take that roll, do not worry Elyas." he ways with a smile assuming that Elyas figured this would already happen since we are not like the previous group.
{ooc: Just so it is noted. Just before entering Falco will cast Mage Armor on himself.}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+4=10 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=18 ; Wednesday September 27th, 2017 11:45:03 AM
Sense motive 1D20+4=10 Perception 1D20+5=12
Gothruk's feeling better, he'll walk through the arch, watching for dangers (Perception=18). Let the third and last challenge show us what it's got.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' Wednesday September 27th, 2017 2:06:18 PM "You have saved my life now twice and for that I am indebted to you, if our paths cross again I hope I can be of help to you," Finnian says to Lomocia graciously accepting a handful of good berries. Heading to the gate Finnian takes up his spot in the rear. "I'm not going to charge in this time" he says to himself.
[ooc I eat 5 and I am back to full]
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Glaive +3 1d10+5 x3 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Wednesday September 27th, 2017 5:35:32 PM
Rolth reminds Finnian that his nonlethal damage all healed up overnight, so he can save the goodberries. Rolth himself took lethal damage, so he will chow down 5 berries himself before following the party through the arch, leaving us five more berries plus Lomocia's healing potion.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden 3 (6:30 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20=13 ; d20=4 ; Wednesday September 27th, 2017 7:47:02 PM
Elarorn thanks the Petals. She seems trustworthy unlike her companions as the remain centaur continues to complain. Conversations about the long boats, Lomocia and the wemic end as you all head into the Garden. This gate is different than the others. It’s open, covered in vines and there is no dryad this time. Within the garden, the demiplane is open to the sky, a plain grey roof like an overcast day. There is a maze, made of stone walls one foot wide and 20 feet high. Vines cover all the stone walls. Perception vs DC: 13 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice more rodent or small creature tracks within the sand.} There is a placard tied to a string. The string hangs off the gate. Upon the placard is a note. “I hope you didn’t think this would just be a simple maze. There are guardians hidden within the maze. You can fight them if you wish, or run if you must. You can enter individually.” (OOC: To enter you must roll an Int Check) “You can work as a group but you must be bound together. Rope or hands grasp will be fine.” Signed Gamemaster (OOC: Single Int check for the whole group using the highest Int in the group, with a +2 for each member of the group but you must roleplay staying together).
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=18 ; Wednesday September 27th, 2017 9:27:26 PM
Rolth says, "Hey, check out these rodent tracks. Finnian may need to keep those Pipes handy, the lady said they might come in handy with such varmints! Speaking of tracks, maybe the lady herself left some that will lead us to the center and a Rose. Who has such skills? So, split up or stay together? I think we should not go one by one, at least. Maybe two or three small groups at the most? He draws his morningstar, which leaves one hand free for a rope if people want to team up. If we do split up, he'll want to be with Kiwina and maybe Falco, if the latter used the Expeditious Retreat, so they can move fast. He checks out the passages in view, trying to figure out the ideal party size to move along them. (Perception = 18 to spot the rodent tracks and see the passages.)
But, he gets behind a smaller group member, cleaning his weapon one last time prior to entry. He thinks about the maze (Int 18 - no Minotaur bonus added...) - ”A maze on an island, somehow feels like home...”
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=19 ; Thursday September 28th, 2017 7:05:30 AM
(Rolls: perception = 19)
"It appears we have to decide how to arrange ourselves. And also," Kiwina says, looking at the tracks, "who is carrying the pipes."
How wide are the passages that we can see in the maze? It does not make a lot of sense to Kiwina to stick people in the middle of a long single-file line.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 d20+2=19 ; d20+4=5 ; Thursday September 28th, 2017 7:18:26 AM
{Perception: 19} "I am not sure if it is unusual or not that there are rodent tracks here. I suppose it is to much to hope that they are the guardians."
He reads the signs and thinks for a bit. "If we tie ourselves together we will be moving slower I would think but we will at least know each others location. The problem of course is that I would be slowing everyone down if we had to run."
{Int: 5+16= 21: That is my roll or 1 plus 4 plus 16 for the rest of the Petals}`
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+5=25 ; Thursday September 28th, 2017 11:45:59 AM I vote we go as one group. I think it would also be a bad idea to use the flute, wait to use it outside life threatening situations first. Though I trust Elarorn, I don't trust our ability to use the flute and magic shouldn't be trifled with recklessly. Falco should carry the potion of speed as he isn't as fast as the rest of us. And I agree with Rolth we might be able to follow Elaron's tracks to set us on the right course before something inevitably bad happens. Other than that Gothruk has nothing more to say and will wait until everyone's ready to enter.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: None d20=3 ; Thursday September 28th, 2017 1:58:01 PM
[b] "Speed may be important, as the Wemic said she went in alone and slipped past the guardians. But splitting up puts as at risk of someone getting lost or injured with no way of alerting the others. Although they got a rose, the Centaurs lost a member inside this maze.
My vote is that we go in all together and rely on teamwork and strength in numbers to take down the guardians.
If some of our faster members go through first, however, they could act as scouts so we don't all blunder into something together.[b]
Elyas is too busy talking through how to divide the party to pay attention to the tracks. (perception of 5, I still keep forgetting to roll with bonuses! Sorry!)
Elyas prepares to cast Mage Armor on himself, but will wait until right before he enters the maze, just in case we delay for some reason.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+6=7 ; d20+3=22 ; Thursday September 28th, 2017 3:56:06 PM
[perception=7] "I see no tracks but I will keep the pipe ready" Finnian says checking to see if the pipes are in his quiver.
"I can take a slow group if we want to split up, we dont even have to actually split up, but having two or 3 groups will give us better menuverability, though I have no rope myself"
If rope is made available he will tie it around his waist so that he can use his bow.
[INT=22]
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 12/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None Thursday September 28th, 2017 6:16:44 PM
Tsak thinks 1group is the way to go, but the fastest should be ready to break off as a smaller group. Tsak will also ensure to defend Finnian so that he can use bow or pipes as required. And he's good to take point as usual.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (7:00 am) (Co-DM Matt) Thursday September 28th, 2017 7:25:36 PM Rolth asks Finnian to keep the Pipes handy, which leads to further discussion on when to use the magic item. The group finds several tracks within the sandy garden. The hooved feet of the centaur from the previous group. The long paws of the liontaur are barely noticeable but they follow the hooved prints at this time. There is also the distressing sign of a wound as a trace about of blood leaves the garden.
Rolth suggests they gather in two or three small groups. He frees up one hand for a rope and would prefer to group up with Kiwina and maybe Falco. A mundane rat scampers from the left, along the wall, to the center maze entrance and disappears. Falco wonders about how fast they would be tied together. Gothruk votes going in as one group and would like to wait to use the pan flute. Tsak like the 1 group method but suggested they should be ready to break off as a smaller group. Elyas votes along with Gothruk but suggests that a smaller group could go in first as scouts. Finnian suggests breaking up in smaller groups will give them all better maneuverability but it’s not against tying everyone together.
The path forward has room for a pair of centaurs side by side along with a path on the right side. There is a third path on the left with room for one large creature to pass through. Outside of the path entrances there are the huge 20 foot walls made of stone. The walls are covered in vines.
(OOC: Would need a clear path forward. Group together, small groups or individual. Let the DMs know what int check you want to use if you are in a group.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=18 ; Thursday September 28th, 2017 7:41:02 PM
Rolth says that there seems to be a loose consensus to start as one group, with the option for the fast ones to split later. Given that the currently observable path seems to be 20' wide (2 centaurs), how about this for an order, which puts the meatshields in front and back, filling up the corridor:
Front
Gothruk Sable
Elyas Finnian Falco
Kiwina Rolth
Rear
We could tie together the two ropes that we just got from the centaurs and snake it through the party, with it tied around Finnian's waist as an anchor point (leaving his hands free). The rest could just hold on with one hand, or tie it as they wish. Our fast break team (Kiwina and Rolth, possibly plus Falco with the potion or riding) could hold Rolth's 3rd rope in the same hand, so that they could break away at a moment's notice.
Re the INT check, we should go with Falco if we have to keep using the same person's check or Finnian's 22 if we can swap back and forth.
Rolth also looks at the vines to see whether they look climbable for one of the smaller party members (Perception = 18)
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern Thursday September 28th, 2017 9:41:33 PM
Sable gets into his assigned space, and draws his weapon. He will submit to a rope tied to his waist...
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None Thursday September 28th, 2017 10:13:58 PM
"I counted it at four to three for one group versus more groups. Sable did not commit," Kiwina says. "But I am concerned that if we go in as one group there may be some sort of difficulty if we later break into two. Just as you seem concerned that if we go in as two groups, we may have some problem keeping those groups from working together."
Still, if the others fall in as Rolth has suggested, Kiwina will join them.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None Friday September 29th, 2017 8:41:05 AM
Gothruk will attach the rope around his large waist, draw his weapon and take his suggested spot in the front. If nothing else stops us from entering he'll walk into the maze paying heed to the suggestions of those behind him so that they can all work out the maze together.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Friday September 29th, 2017 11:30:30 AM "Can anyone tell from the tracks if the previous groups seemed to be in mass or in smaller groups? A bit out of my realm of knowledge."
Falco remains content with one group thought he would not fight two {no strong opinion with the limited information} though breaking up later seems feasible. If we do split into two groups he will suggest that he and Elyas be in different groups so there is a wizard in each.
{ooc: Sorry for not much to that post. Dealing with a cluster at work today.}
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' Friday September 29th, 2017 3:06:25 PM
Finnian takes his spot in the group with a shrug I don't know anymore than they do may as well go along with it, we've come this far already he thinks to himself then reminds the group "If we can follow the Liontaur tracks they will eventually get to the center. Also be on the lookout for swinging branches, something took out that other team and it sounded like it was some kind of animated plant" oh I hope its not another giant topiary
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 12/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+7=24 ; Friday September 29th, 2017 5:36:01 PM
Tsak returns from 'watering the lawn' to find the group all tied together and ready to go with no obvious spot for him and is momentarily confused. He'll tie off as far as possible bin front of Gothruk & Sable and move forward quietly, tring to follow the tracks of the liontaur. (Stealth=24)
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor Friday September 29th, 2017 6:43:42 PM
Elyas takes up his position, tying his crossbow to his back for now, as he'll need one hand on the rope. He has no particular skill in tracking, and will focus on keeping a watch for anything coming from above.
Elyas casts mage armor as they enter (added to my stat block header)
Rose Quest Day 18, Morning (Co-DM Cayzle) Shipwreck Shoals Friday September 29th, 2017 6:55:16 PM
The party decides to go forward as a single group to start. As Rolth suggests ...
Front
Gothruk | Sable
Elyas | Finnian | Falco
Kiwina | Rolth
Rear
Wait! That can’t be right! Rolth has left poor Tsak out of the marching order! Just because he wandered off for a moment to “water the lawn” -- so to speak. After an initial moment of confusion, Tsak volunteers to march ahead of both Gothruk and Sable, looking for tracks ...
Speaking of tracks, Falco looks for tracks that seem to be in mass and going one direction. He has noticed the collection of sandy tracks walking together to this point, but from here on out, those prints scatter and disperse every which-a-way. Finnian remains on the lookout for tracks (seeing the same thing) and more.
Both of the PCs whose names start with “F” recall that the prior group went in and seperated. That’s confirmed with the tracks you see, going hither-de-pither -- and not being very useful as a guide, alas. You cannot pick out one set of liontaur tracks from the two liontaurs, five centaurs, and the human that made up Elarorn’s team.
The group decides to stay together, either holding onto or tied to ropes.
Just before the group sets out, Rolth looks at the vines that climb the walls. The walls look hard to climb (DC20), but the vines would offer a bonus to the climb check for creatures who are small in size.
Sable and Kiwina line up, but Kiwina expresses some concerns about breaking off the group later.
Gothruk and Falco and Finnian line up.
Where does overlooked Tsak fit in?
The group moves forward. The Eight-Petaled Rose squeezes through the center entrance and walks for twenty minutes without an issue. This is clearly a magical maze, you realize. The twists and turns of the structure push on your minds, and you feel sure that if you were not using the ropes, you would find yourselves lost and apart. As it is, you find yourselves turning right when you mean left, moving backwards when you mean forwards, and so on. There is a lot of bumping and shoving, but you manage to stay together.
Everyone please make a Perception check (for surprise!).
[OOC: Also before we go further, your under-informed DM Cayzle has three questions ... (1) did you spill any wizard blood on entering the maze? (2) whoever has the highest Int check, I NEED that PC to make an Int roll for the group. 1d20+Int Mod, please. (3) Where does Tsak go in the marching order? All alone out front, as he bravely volunteers? ... Once I get the answer to these questions, plus the Perception checks for surprise, we can proceed.]
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 12/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None Friday September 29th, 2017 7:15:24 PM
(OOC - my intention was for Tsak to be on point, as far as possible in front as the rope that ties to him allows. The other end of the rope is tied to Gothruk. I was trying to scout as much as possible but still attached by rope to the one group.)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 12/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=20 ; Friday September 29th, 2017 7:21:43 PM
(Perception=20) Tsak is more than a little confused by the magic of this maze, but manages to determine some noise that is not of the team and even gets a quick yell out to warn them.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=10 ; Friday September 29th, 2017 7:28:51 PM
Rolth is amazed by the maze, finding it hard to concentrate on his surroundings. (Perception = 10). He isn't keen on spilling wizard blood to enter, not having heard that from a reputable source, but wouldn't stop a wizard who wanted to try it. I believe that Falco has the highest INT (18)
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=16 ; Friday September 29th, 2017 7:52:26 PM
(Roll: perception = 16)
Wizard's blood was the furthest thing from Kiwina's mind, and he is surprised that the idea suddenly reappeared. Even if he had remembered, it seems a bit distasteful. He has his ropes tied loosely about him, preferring both hands free for combat.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor d20+2=8 ; Saturday September 30th, 2017 3:25:43 AM
Elyas remembered the blood that the last group took from him that got him into this whole mess, but really didn't know that it helped the previous group. In any case, he wasn't feeling like volunteering more blood on the way in.
Elyas is professionaly fascinated by the magic of the labyrinth, and fails to keep an eye on their surroundings. Perception 8
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' Sunday October 1st, 2017 9:59:27 PM
Finnian not wanting to miss a post before falling asleep readies his bow and keeps his eyes peeled for animated shrubbery.
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+6=10 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 3:03:23 AM
Sable hopes that some wizard has volunteered to spill a little blood and as a result is slightly distracted (Perception - 10) and possibly surprised. He is ready, however, for action with his greatsword drawn...
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 d20+4=18 ; d20+2=14 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 8:24:32 AM
{ooc: Wizard Blood - Falco had discussed with Elyas that he would cut himself to spill some blood though I never actively said 'I am now cutting my palm with my fancy dagger.' I assume it happened though the magic of PbP.}
{Int Roll: 18} {Perception: 14}
Falco takes his nice cozy place in line between his larger companions and prepares to follow along, eyes open.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (7:30 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20+1=12 ; d20+1=18 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d20+14=17 ; d10-3=3 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 7:31:11 PM
With Tsak in front, slightly ahead, the group moves forward. The passages of the maze turn and twist for about twenty minutes. Then, there is an attack ...
The attacker is a plant creature that springs from a hiding place in the wall. It’s stealth check is a 17. ONLY those PCs who rolled a perception check equal to or better than that result get to act in the surprise round. A plant creature leaps out!
In the surprise round, only the plant creature and those who were NOT surprised get just ONE standard OR move action. Please review the rules for Surprise.
The plant makes one attack (Target gets no dex bonus to AC).
Then those who were not surprised can act. Those who are surprised can make a roleplay post or make free actions, such as knowledge and perception checks and speaking.
The plant creature is a small bi-pedal plant-creature with vines for its body, head, and limbs. Tsak is the first to encounter the creature. With Gothruk and Sable close behind. The rootling’s brown, human-like, face screams and attacks Tsak.
(Vine Attack: miss) (2nd Vine: hits) strikes for 1 hp + DC:12 Fort Save to avoid being poisoned. If you fail the save, you take a 3 penalty on your dexterity.
Note: Front Tsak Gothruk | Sable Elyas | Finnian | Falco (-4 Perception forward and backward (due being in the center)) Kiwina | Rolth (-4 Perception forward only) Rear
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Surprised Monday October 2nd, 2017 8:34:59 PM
"How do minotaurs do it?" Rolth wonders silently as they twist and turn with the maze. Oblivious to the threat up ahead, he stands and gapes as the plant creature moves to attack Tsak.
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Surprised Monday October 2nd, 2017 8:43:03 PM
Oblivious to the goings on ahead in time to do anything, Kiwina decides maybe he should be more attentive.
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+3=5 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 9:14:29 PM
Sable, totally startled, doesn’t get a good look at the plant creature (Knowledge nature - 5).
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+5=24 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 9:54:03 PM
Gothruk jumps a little as the creature darts suddenly from it's hiding spot. He dosn't have fast enough reactions to protect Tsak by attacking the creature with his Guisarme.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+4=23 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 11:18:24 PM "what in the Wold is that," Finnian thinks to himself as he is jarred out of his trance like state at the sight of the attacking plant. Unfortunately it is no quick for him to get a shot off but he does attempt to identify the slight creature.
[knowledge nature=23]
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+4=18 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 12:11:47 AM
(Fortitude =18) The slight rustle as the creature prepares to launch it's attack gives Tsak time to twist slightly, avoiding the worst of the blow. He draws his sword, yells 'look out' and prepares to return the greeting.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 8:27:47 AM
By the time Falco realizes something is happening the plant creature has already struck once. Knowing they are under attack he loads his crossbow.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 12:03:13 PM
Elyas had heard about plant monsters from the centaurs, and from the Petals, but seeing one pop out of tge vines was more than enough to shock him. He spends a round just watching the creature hit at his teammates, but doesn't even think to cast a spell
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (7:40 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20+1=8 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 8:09:37 PM Rolth wonders about minotaurs and the maze. He gapes as the plant creature attacks Tsak. Kiwina is oblivious along with Sable. Gothruk jumps and regrets that he is not fast enough. Finnian exclaims at the sight of the attacking plant and can’t fire off a shot. Elyas is shocked about the plant creature and is unable to react. --- He stands in front of Tsak and blows a raspberry. That is until his right vine arm becomes numb. He growls, curses and strikes out at Tsak with his left. --- (1st Vine: misses and blows another raspberry)
(Ooc: The creature is in front of Tsak and in melee so any range weapons takes the -4 melee penalty. Plus you are in a group within the maze walls. Except Tsak who is in front) Note: Front Tsak Gothruk | Sable Elyas | Finnian | Falco (-4 Perception due being in the center) Kiwina | Rolth (-4 Perception forward) Rear
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Surprised d20+8=16 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 8:19:14 PM
Kiwina guards the rear, looking for more of these raspberry bushes and trying to move with the rest of the party so the ropes don't prevent anyone up front from coming to Tsak's defense.
(Perception = 16 for looking for others)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: Surprised d20+7=12 ; d20+3=15 ; d8+3=9 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 8:27:19 PM
Rolth, realizing that he can't get into the fight at the head of the party, will keep a wary eye out all around and ready an attack with his morningstar if a foe comes within reach. (Perception = 12) (Readied attack = 15, Damage = 9hp)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+3=17 ; 2d6+4=12 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 8:28:45 PM
Gothruk will stab past Tsak on his left side attempting to hit the vegetable. 1D20+3 = 17 to hit 2D6+4 = 12 damage
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 8:30:43 PM
I used to think plants were so peaceful he thinks to himself. It saddens him that this is the 2 plant to try and eat his friends in two weeks.
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+3=22 ; 3d6+9=19 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 8:36:20 PM
Sable takes a swing at the plant creature, reaching past his friend (has a 10’ Reach) for a 22 AC swing and 19 HP of damage, if he hits.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+4=7 ; 2d4+3=9 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 9:31:04 PM
After carefully gauging his opponents strength, Tsak figures now is the time to strike! (7 to strike, 9 damage)
Finnian fires an arrow through the big men in front of him but quickly looses sight of it and doubts that it did any damage. "blast this tight corridor, and plast these plants that keep tryong to kill us," Finnian hisses
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor, Protective Ward (3 rounds) Wednesday October 4th, 2017 5:02:08 AM
Elyas is too far from the front to do anything to the small plant creature, but he can still help his new friends.
He spends a few seconds calling forth one of his most practiced spells and puts a protective aura around the group.
OOC: 1 use of Protective Ward for the day, 5 remaining. For 3 rounds, all allies within 10' get +1 deflection bonus to AC.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Wednesday October 4th, 2017 8:29:13 AM
Being in the center of the group Falco can see little that he can do to help. He continues to look for a shot with his crossbow but for now assumes the big folk in front will make short work of the creature.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (7:50 am) (Co-DM Matt) Wednesday October 4th, 2017 6:27:13 PM Kiwina guards the rear looking for more plant creatures. He see’s nothing but the large vines climbing the stone walls. Rolth watches and is ready for a fight while Elyas casts a Protective Ward but the fight is now over. Falco continues to try to find a shot within the middle of the group. Gothruk reaches out and stabs the plant creature. Sable’s blow confirms the death of the little creature. Tsak misses as the creature just falls apart and lays in pieces on the ground. Finnian fires an arrow but it ricochets off the wall and toward Tsak. It misses but not before getting pretty close.
--- The plant creature is in pieces on the ground in front of you. The creature has nothing of value on it’s body. Within the walls of the maze it’s a bit dark. The sun struggles to peek over the 20 foot walls. Rolth is barely able to make out some light in front of you. It may be an exit.
Note: Front Tsak Gothruk | Sable Elyas | Finnian | Falco (-4 Perception due being in the center) Kiwina | Rolth (-4 Perception forward) Rear
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=24 ; Wednesday October 4th, 2017 8:08:57 PM "Good job guys, way to handle that!" Rolth enthuses. "I like Elyas' peace bubble, I knew an incredible girl back on Bridge Isle who could do something like that. Shall we stay in formation and go check out that light up ahead? As we move, how about we keep weapons out so that we can more quickly deal with threats. I know back on Liontaur Isle, if you didn't stay ready, the hellhounds would get you." Assuming we move out, Rolth will be keeping a wary eye out for further threats, and morningstar in hand. (Perception = 24)
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None Wednesday October 4th, 2017 9:06:32 PM
Kiwina continues to guard the rear as the party moves towards the light (assuming the party moves that way).
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=10 ; Wednesday October 4th, 2017 10:55:05 PM
Tsak gives a thank you nod to Gothruk and Sable, then quickly checks that his ears and rope are still attached before turning toward the light. He squints, looking for more raspberry bushes as he heads toward it with his sword at the ready. (Perception=10)
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+6=22 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 5:37:46 AM
Sable is now more alert after the combat (Perception 22), keeps an eye out as we move ahead deeper into the maze.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+5=18 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 6:37:14 AM
Perception = 18 Gothruk will nod back at Tsak as before they continue their wondering through the maze.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Thursday October 5th, 2017 7:13:35 AM "Nice work front folks, at least from what I could see."
Seeing the sliver of sun that is visible and the long shadows Falco tells the group to let him know if they would like him to provide some illumination. He also asks if it might be worth someone climbing up the vines to see if that will provide any perspective.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 18; Touch:14; Flat: 15; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor, Protective Ward (3 rounds) d20+2=17 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 10:23:03 AM
Elyas feels a bit foolish for casting his shield after the fight was basically over.
" You guys sure don't mess around! Glad you're on my side!
Without letting go of the rope, Elyas can't use his crossbow, and will just follow the group until something bigger comes at them.
Elyas keeps a lookout, perception 17
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+2=14 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 2:22:47 PM "Is it dead?" Finnian asks from his place in the middle. "Poor little guys, we must keep moving," he adds keeping his eyes peeled for danger.
Perception=14
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (8:00 am) (Co-DM Matt) Thursday October 5th, 2017 8:18:53 PM Tsak thanks Gothruk and Sable and searches for more plant creatures. Sable and Gothruk and Finnian watch carefully. Rolth says, "Good job guys, way to handle that!" Rolth enthuses. "I like Elyas' peace bubble, I knew an incredible girl back on Bridge Isle who could do something like that. Shall we stay in formation and go check out that light up ahead? As we move, how about we keep weapons out so that we can more quickly deal with threats. I know back on Liontaur Isle, if you didn't stay ready, the hellhounds would get you." Kiwina continues to watch the rear of the party. Falco says nice work and also suggests they climb to walls to get a better perspective. Elyas feels a bit foolish for casting his shield early. He is glad the group is on his side and continues to watch. --- As you walk forward, lead by Tsak you enter the bright light of mid-morning. In front of you sand followed by a patch of grass. In the center is a dryad, the most beautiful of the three you have seen so far. To her left is a glass container with the rose within it. “Welcome, congratulations. Did you encounter many of my little friends? You may free yourself from bondage this area is a free zone. You will, however, have to group back together… in whatever way you want… and head back through the maze to get out.”
Behind the dryad is an array of entrances. A duplicate entrance, 20’ wide, is behind the dryad. To the left is a maze entrance that is 10’ across. The vines upon this entrance have grown twice as thick as anywhere else. They twist and braid on their way to the top of the 1’ wide walls. To the right is another entrance that is 20’ wide but absent of vines. To the left of the Petals is an entrance this is barely 10’ wide minus the large vines growing along the sides making it even smaller. To the right of the petals is the last new entrance and this one is 20’ wide. Gorthruk and Sable find two small tracks in the sand outside of the larger creatures. A rat attempts to run toward you from the left maze entrance but sees everyone, turns and runs back into the entrance. The other track, you now notice, is from a thin creature with long, whip-like toes. From the back of the group Rolth and Falco notice shadows moving quickly through the dark passage you are leaving. Rolth only Highlight to display spoiler: {} With a slightly better perception Rolth can faintly hear raspberries within the walls.)
Current Formation: Front Tsak Gothruk | Sable Elyas | Finnian | Falco (-4 Perception due being in the center) Kiwina | Rolth (-4 Perception forward) Rear
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+3=10 ; d10+4=7 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 9:41:18 PM
Rolth warns, "Hey guys, more raspberries are closing in fast, let's get into the free zone, at least 15 feet from the entryway!" and moves into the morning light. Once he is well into the free zone, he will drop his morningstar and draw his glaive, ready to strike first if an enemy offers an opportunity by closing in to attack. (Attack of Opportunity = 10, damage = 7)
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None Thursday October 5th, 2017 9:57:35 PM
Kiwina is happy to untie the rope he has been wearing. "Good morning, lady. May I know your name? And what is the nature of the challenge we face here, if you may explain it?"
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern Thursday October 5th, 2017 11:46:25 PM
Sable gladly moves forward to make room for the party to all be in the free zone.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=12 ; Friday October 6th, 2017 6:37:14 AM
(Perception=12) Tsak moves to near the dryad then turns to make sure the team are safe. He'll leave the talking to others and keep an eye out for more raspberry bushes.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor d20+2=9 ; d20+2=22 ; Friday October 6th, 2017 7:49:12 AM
Elyas follows the group into the clearing, and tries to get a good look behind them as he enters. (Perception of 9).
As the group enters, he tentatively drops the rope at the words of the Dryad. He readies his crossbow just in case something enters this "safe" area. He knows that one member of the Centaurs' crew died in here, and doesn't trust it.
He notices the rat, and it makes him curious. If the rats live here, it would maybe make sense that they would only use the passages that could lead them back and forth from their home in the maze and out to forage for food.
Elyas spends a few moments looking at the other entrances to see if he cn spot any rat (or Liontaur) tracks leading into any of the other openings (Perception 22)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet Friday October 6th, 2017 8:04:00 AM
After dropping the rope Falco approaches the Dryad smiling.
"We did meet one of your little friends but he did not seem to want to be our friend really. Is that the rose we came for?"
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None Friday October 6th, 2017 5:52:38 PM
Gothruk will move into the sunlight with the rest of the party. He won't untie himself considering he'll be moving again soon enough. He offers the dryad a simple greeting Greetings lady of the trees. before asking So we are free to take the rose from inside the glass case? He continues to hold his weapon but try's to make it seem like he's not threatening the dryad he's talking to.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' Friday October 6th, 2017 7:15:45 PM
Being next to Kiwana, Finnian waits expectantly for the Dryad's answer. And tries to to embarrass himself infront of yet anither of their race.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (8:15 am) (Co-DM Matt) Friday October 6th, 2017 8:51:54 PM Rolth says, "Hey guys, more raspberries are closing in fast, let's get into the free zone, at least 15 feet from the entryway!" Kiwina unties the rope and says, "Good morning, lady. May I know your name? And what is the nature of the challenge we face here, if you may explain it?" Sable moves forward along with Tsak. Finnian joins them. Elyas follows, drops the rope and readies his crossbow. He notices the rat and is curious. He looks for further tracks but the sand has been raked. You know this because a rake sits next to one of the entrances. Falco says, "We did meet one of your little friends but he did not seem to want to be our friend really. Is that the rose we came for?" Gothruk moves into the sunlight. He doesn’t untie himself. Greets the dryad and asks about the rose in the glass. ------ The dryad smiles. My name is Willonia. The other dryads you have met, they are my sisters… twins. She smiles. “The challenge, you have already faced the challenge once. I heard you didn’t have a real hard time. You will have to run through the maze a final time... face another.” “Yes, this is the rose, your prize.” With another smile she removes the Rose and offers it to anyone willing to take it. “You can stay in the group you came in or change.” (OOC: Once you’re ready to go back someone will have to roll in Int check. Depending on how many groups you end up with.)
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None Saturday October 7th, 2017 10:18:07 AM
Kiwina, having taken one rose, makes no move to take this one. He tells the rest of the party, "I am happy enough going as a single group, having seen the types of challenges we saw. Someone in the middle of the group should have the pipes, I think." Mostly, he now knows the party can get through it double file. He will retie his rope before the party leaves.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=24 ; Saturday October 7th, 2017 9:40:18 PM
Rolth suggests that one of the minotaurs be the one to gain the Rose. "I believe it is the will of Domi that we serve to unite and re-enoble our peoples. Thus far, a liontaur and a centaur have gained a rose, now let the Three be complete!"
With that, Rolth picks up his morningstar, and gets back to his spot on the ropes, agreeing with Kiwina that going as one is best. Knowing that the way behind us is held by the poisonous fruit, he votes that the Petals exit via the 20' passage behind the dryad. As we make to leave, he will call, "If you should see Tira, please tell her that Cassia did a fine job warding the Garden!" He will then turn to scanning for threats, as the Petals reenter the maze. (Perception = 24)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None Sunday October 8th, 2017 5:36:12 PM
As long as someone grabs the rose, Tsak doesn't really care who. 'I also think that 1 group in a wide tunnel is the way to go' He re-ties his rope, draws his sword and prepares to head out.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor Sunday October 8th, 2017 6:05:12 PM
Elyas takes his spot in the middle and holds on to the rope.
there doesn't seem to be anything to lead us down one path over the others, so let's go through the wider path
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' Sunday October 8th, 2017 10:24:44 PM "Willonia, I must thank you and your sisters for these roses and for allowing us into your gardens," Finnian says with a slight bow of his head. Before thakingnup his position in the middle. "I agree the widest passage served us well before."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet d20+4=18 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 8:47:20 AM
{Int: 18}
"I agree that we stick together. It got us this far and I have seen nothing to indicate a change of pace is in order."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None Monday October 9th, 2017 4:05:19 PM
Gothruk will collect the last rose placing it carefully in a pouch on the inside of his backpack. He tries not to move around too much as the others re-connect to the rope. Yes it seems like the wider path leading away from the plants is the best decision. He'll keep his Guisarme at the ready as he assists Falco with navigating the maze.
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern Monday October 9th, 2017 7:12:22 PM
Sable takes his place in the order, with rope tied around his waist - Greatsword drawn...
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (12:00 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20=16 ; d20=16 ; d20=3 ; d20=14 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 8:04:13 PM Kiwina gives the opportunity to the others to take the Rose. He adds, "I am happy enough going as a single group, having seen the types of challenges we saw. Someone in the middle of the group should have the pipes, I think." Rolth suggests one of the minotaur gain the Rose. "I believe it is the will of Domi that we serve to unite and re-enoble our peoples. Thus far, a liontaur and a centaur have gained a rose, now let the Three be complete!" He then gets back into his spot. He votes to head out the entrance behind the dryad. Rolth says, "If you should see Tira, please tell her that Cassia did a fine job warding the Garden!" Finnian thanks the dryad. Willonia smiles and agrees to give her sister the message. Tsak, Elyas and Sable return to their spots. Falco says, "I agree that we stick together. It got us this far and I have seen nothing to indicate a change of pace is in order." (OOC: Int: 18)
--- The dryad hands the Rose to any one of the minotaur, per Rolth’s suggestion. Gothruk takes the rose and places it carefully inside his backpack. Once taken she steps aside and allows the group to step forward. The entrance has several vines climbing upward from the ground. The further you go in the thicker the collection of vines along the walls. It is noon, the sun is right about your head and illuminates the entire maze. The vines begin to squeeze the group. There is an intersection. The left is thick with vines. Tsak, Sable and Gothruk Perception vs. DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: { On close inspection the vines lighten up about 50’ down. } The right is still at 20’ width. Perception vs. DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: { On close inspection the vines get a bit thicker as you walk forward, also 50’ down. } (OOC: Any changes I missed let me know. You can rearrange yourselves to make it through the thinner parts but remember to roleplay restrictions with the rope. )
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=17 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 9:12:59 PM
Rolth says, "Hey guys up front, any signs of passage to the left from our liontaress? The way down to the right looks like the vines start to get thicker after about 50 feet." (Perception = 16, success to the right) "Falco, which way do you recommend to get us back to the beach? Meanwhile, if we do have to skinny down the marching order, how about this, which doesn't require rearranging ourselves on the ropes:
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=16 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 9:17:35 PM
On the way out of the safe zone, Kiwina asks, "Willonia, what is the value of a rose?"
As the party reaches the vines, Kiwina has nothing to suggest. The view from the rear isn't the greatest. (OOC: Perception roll was 16, but I'm not sure if that last was meant to apply to everyone.)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=22 ; d20+5=19 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 9:38:19 PM
(Perception #1=22, Perception#2=19) Tsak's keen eyesight shows the left path thick with vines, but they thin out not too far down. To the right is the opposite; starting thinner, but thickening up in the distance. I suggest left, and possibly we will have to use single file as per Rolth's suggestion for a short way. He awaits the group vote, warily keeping his eyes on the left path.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet Tuesday October 10th, 2017 8:26:03 AM "I am happy with single file. It will make combat more difficult but if the path looks better we should risk it."
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor Tuesday October 10th, 2017 1:40:30 PM "I agree with Tsak. We should go left, and hope that the path stays open after a short tight walk."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+5=13 ; d20+5=12 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 4:01:04 PM
Perception checks (1D20+5=13, 1D20+5=12)
Gothruk murmers his agreement with the groups consensus that the left path seems like a better idea after hearing that it seems to widen further down. He moves on, the rope still around his waist.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+6=14 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 4:31:44 PM
Finnian is fine woth going in a single file line and tonly thing that happens to the rope is that it is somehow pulled a bit tighter around hos waist to the point where he is slightly uncomfortable.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (12:10 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20+14=22 ; d20+1=14 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 9:28:27 PM Rolth says, "Hey guys up front, any signs of passage to the left from our liontaress? The way down to the right looks like the vines start to get thicker after about 50 feet." "Falco, which way do you recommend to get us back to the beach? Meanwhile, if we do have to skinny down the marching order, how about this, which doesn't require rearranging ourselves on the ropes:
Tsak Gothruk Sable Elyas Finnian Falco Kiwina Rolth?" Kiwina asks about the value of the Rose. “The Roses have no real value. They will retire once you turn them in. The Roses are magic but you will receive a reward depending on how many you return.” (OOC: No worries :) Tsak and Gothruk suggest going left. Falco says, "I am happy with single file. It will make combat more difficult but if the path looks better we should risk it." Elyas says, "I agree with Tsak. We should go left, and hope that the path stays open after a short tight walk." Finnian is a bit uncomfortable but Ok with going in a single file. --- Seems like the consensus is to run in a single file, to the left. The rope tightens as you straighten into a row. At first there is room but it tightens quickly. Tsak and Gothruk are through when a rootling appears hanging from the wall above the center of the group. (Stealth: 22) In the surprise round, only the plant creature and those who were NOT surprised get just ONE standard OR move action. Roll Perception: 22 or better to participate in the surprise round. The plant creature swings at Finnian with one vine. The other is wrapped around the vines. (Vine Attack: miss)
Current Formation: Front Tsak Gothruk | Sable Elyas | Finnian | Falco (-4 Perception due being in the center) Kiwina | Rolth (-4 Perception forward) Rear
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=18 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 9:49:55 PM
Rolth is surprised by the footling's appearance in the midst of the party. (Perception = 18 or 14, fail)
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=28 ; d20+3=19 ; d8+3=8 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 10:07:59 PM
(Roll: perception = 28, or 24)
Not surprised, Kiwina yells, "Look out!" to the group in general and attempts to skewer the plant with his longspear. (To hit = 19, damage = 8)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=15 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 10:20:11 PM
Tsak fails to see the camouflaged rootling as he passes it, and is only alerted to it's presence by Kiwina's yell.
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+6=16 ; d20+6=10 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 2:00:28 AM
While Sable had noted the differences between the paths (Perception 16), he is surprised by the Rootling (Perception 10).
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor d20+2=15 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 3:06:25 AM
Elyas is caught ny surprise when a rootling appears almost directly above him. He had been trying to see through the crowded passage ahead, and didn't expect anything to happen in the middle of the formation
Perception 15
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet d20+2=9 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 8:50:20 AM
{Perception: 9}
Startled Falco lets out a small yelp as the plan appears.
{ooc: Have we been in here for more then 1 hour? I am not sure about mage armor status}
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+2=10 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 9:34:30 AM
Perception 10 Finnian is completely suprised by the vine swinging atbhis head but luckily it misses him. [ooc- how much room is between Finnian and his attacker and is there room for him to step back or tonthe side be next round]
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+5=10 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 6:06:22 PM
Perception 1D20+5=10
Gothruk dosn't get to act in the surprise round.
I might have to start hitting vines at random he thinks to himself, if we can't notice them hiding amongst the vines normally.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (12:20 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20+1=17 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 9:28:15 PM Rolth, Tsak, Sable, Elyas, Falco and Finnian are surprised. Gothruk thinks about hitting the vines to try to find these sneaky plants. Kiwina is the only one able to hit the plant creature and it screams in pain. It is barely able to attack but strikes Finnian with it’s poison covered thorns for 3 damage. (Note that the thorn poison forces a DC12 Fort save or accept a 1d10-3 dex penalty until you leave the garden -- subsequent penalties do not stack, but the largest applies.) (OOC: You have been within the maze for a couple hours)(Finnian, being a half elf has some room to step back. Likely 5’ on each side.)
Current Formation: Currently in a straight line. Front Tsak Gothruk | Sable Elyas | Finnian | Falco (-4 Perception forward/backward due being in the center) Kiwina | Rolth (-4 Perception forward) Rear
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+3=10 ; d6=5 ; d8+3=4 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 9:42:41 PM
Kiwina attempts another attack with the longspear (to hit = 10, stupid touch screen = 5, damage =8).
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=25 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 10:08:04 PM
Rolth continues to watch for more trouble as the little critter cries out. "Shut that thing up before we're up to our haunches in raspberries," he hisses. (Perception = 25)
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor d20+2=15 ; d4+1=4 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 2:46:33 AM
Elyas isn't able to use his crossbow while holding a rope, so he pulls out his dagger and stabs at the root creature.
15 to hit. 4 damage.
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+3=11 ; 3d6+9=20 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 5:01:13 AM
Sable takes a swing over Elyas, hitting AC 11 for 20 damage.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=24 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 5:32:03 AM
(Perception= 24) Tsak figures he'll have trouble reaching the rootling and turns back to face front in case more surprises come from that direction. He quickly scans for more hidden foes (Perception=24) and is ready to move forward once he gets the word.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet d20+2=15 ; d3=3 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 6:59:02 AM
Getting himself together Falco tries to hit the plant with a small bit of acid (Acid Arrow).
"When we get done with this I am eating a lot of salads. Sick of these plants."
{To Hit: 15} {Damage: 3}
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20=18 ; d20+5=12 ; d8+1=2 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 2:00:55 PM
[Fort=18] Finnian takes a hit frombthe little creature but shrugs off and poison the thorns may have had. He takes a step back and fires an arrow at the creature. [Attack=12 Damage=2]
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+2=22 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=13 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=8 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 6:01:46 PM
Gothruk Flurry of blows trying to crush the plant under his hooves, 1D20+2=22 a critical threat! Confirm critical 1D20+2=8. :( Second attack 1D20+2=13
First hit damage 1D8+3=7 Critical not confirmed Second hit damage 1D8+3=8
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+3=21 ; d20+3=7 ; 2d6+4=11 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 6:06:20 PM
If any more attempt to attack or this one attempts to run then I'll put in 2 attacks of opportunity with my Guisarme To Hit 1D20+3=21 Damage 2D6+4=11
To Hit 1D20+3=7 That's not going to hit anything so I'm not going to bother rolling damage.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (12:30 am) (Co-DM Matt) d20=2 ; d20=1 ; d20=3 ; d20+1=20 ; d4=3 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 7:55:27 PM
The plant creature blows a weak raspberry as Kiwina tries to attack him again but this time the little creature manages to avoid the blow. Rolth hisses as he watches for trouble. He notices that other little plants begin to appear. They stand and stare at the group from the center of the maze. They seem to step out from each entrance but do not attempt to attack. Rolth and Tsak Sense Motive vs DC: 3 Highlight to display spoiler: { The little creatures seem to be interested in the outcome of the fight with the plant creature hanging over the group. They are currently not a threat.} Tsak near the front of the group looks for more trouble. He sees the creatures standing against the walls and hanging high above. Elyas pulls out his dagger and attempts to stab the creature but barely misses. He strikes part of the creature that had been peeled off from the last attack. Sable swings at the creature but misses. Falco misses also with his acid arrow causing the plant creature to blow another raspberry. This one with a little more enthusiasm. Finnian shakes off the poison, which is noticed by the plant, who growls, and he fires an arrow but it doesn’t penetrate the creature’s natural armor.
(Plant creature - AC: 16 - HP left: 2) ------- The creatures confidence grows and it blows another raspberry as it begins to attack Elyas but Gothruk cuts the creature down easily and it falls to the ground, where is it crushed to much of nothing. There is a sudden applause from a large number of the little creatures. They are clapping all around you. That is until Gothruk overwhelming flurry of blows. The creatures become very quiet. They stand, nervously watching for your next step.
Current Formation: Currently in a straight line. Front Tsak Gothruk | Sable Elyas | Finnian | Falco (-4 Perception forward/backward due being in the center) Kiwina | Rolth (-4 Perception forward) Rear
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20=3 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 8:25:40 PM
(Sense Motive=3 = fail) Feeling the ground shake as Gothruk 'Crusher' Gore goes to work Tsak figures the threat from that little raspberry is over and he leads the group toward the exit. Stay with us Finnian, we'll have you out and patched up in no time!
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+2=9 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 8:36:45 PM "Way to go, GoGo!" Rolth exclaims, then lets the others know that he thinks the little plants are not an imminent threat. (Sense Motive = 9, success!) "Let us be off," he says to the party, and flashing a grin to the little ones behind us, he continues, "Not to worry little ones, the Eight Petaled Rose is friends to all who wish it, and fearsome to those who do not. Warn any others who might be tempted to do us harm! He also suggests that Finnian eat three of the remaining goodberries as we march, leaving us two to spare.
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None Thursday October 12th, 2017 10:00:45 PM
Kiwina watches the plants carefully as the party moves, wary of another attack. "If any more attack us, I just might burn their bodies as a warning," he mutters softly.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor Friday October 13th, 2017 2:44:19 AM Thank you, Gothruk. It was coming for me next!
Elyas keeps his dagger drawn as they continue, eyeing the crowd of little root critters
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet Friday October 13th, 2017 8:29:41 AM
Not at all happy to have missed realizes there is little chance he is going to be effective in here. He takes the time to load his crossbow just in case.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+4=9 ; Friday October 13th, 2017 12:19:25 PM
Gothruk wipes his hooves along the ground as he moves with the group towards the exit, scraping off the sap of the creature.
As he leaves he gives them a glare. Intimidate 1D20+4=9 ( not as good at I was hoping...)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' Friday October 13th, 2017 3:57:28 PM "It wasn't so bad, not like beong slammed by a giant hedge," his laugh quickly turns into a wince. "But I agree lets get out of here."
this isn't reall what I meant when I said I wanted to be closer to nature
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern Friday October 13th, 2017 6:52:17 PM
Sable moves back into formation and moves out.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (12:40 am) (Co-DM Matt) Friday October 13th, 2017 8:47:42 PM
As the Petals thank Gothruk and move forward through the passage it wides to 20’ wide giving you a little more breathing room. Hundreds of plant creatures stand near the wall and above your head as you twist and turn through the remainder of the maze. Near the end the creatures begin to clap. First slowly then a little faster. It’s a weird noise, all those viney arms banging together. Stepping from the maze you return to the sand and the Garden entrance.
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=19 ; d20+5=18 ; Friday October 13th, 2017 9:10:09 PM
Once the Petals are out of the maze, Kiwina looks to see what time it is, and where the liontaur and centaurs are. He wants to make sure the group is ready to reach the Herald with the afternoon tide. He has let the question linger at the back of his mind while the group looked for the rose: Is the best chance of getting everyone off the island to make three trips (total) in the long boats, or are the materials available to lash the boats together in a way that would allow everyone to go at once without making their odds of success much worse?
(Rolls: sailor = 19; craft ships = 18)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=17 ; Friday October 13th, 2017 11:03:28 PM
Once they have checked on Lomocia and the other taurs Tsak is happy to put his head together with Kiwina's as to the safest way to return to the Herald. (Profession: Sailor = 17) He will take the helm of a long boat as required.
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+8=27 ; Saturday October 14th, 2017 8:59:18 AM
Sable emerges from the maze and immediately scans the beach for the untrustworthy taurs. Perception 27
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+7=15 ; d20+5=22 ; Saturday October 14th, 2017 3:10:44 PM
Rolth will also keep a weather eye out for shifty taurs and other threats as we emerge from the maze. (Perception = 15) If no threats present themselves, he will assist Kiwina in assessing the potential to create a workable vessel. (Profession Sailor = 22 = success in assisting) Rolth is also willing to pilot a craft if necessary, hopefully with an assist from Task.
(OOC Rolth is prepared to burn a hero point to ensure a safe passage, and if called upon to pilot a boat will burn the point before the roll to get an additional +8 bonus, for a total of +13.)
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor d20+5=7 ; Sunday October 15th, 2017 9:02:55 AM
Elyas walks over to where Kiwina is inspecting the boats, and takes a look.
I don't know of you need another hand, but I know a thing or two about boats. I never made my living sailing, but the man who taught me made sure i knew how to sail
Assist roll to help with getting the boats ready = 7
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20+6=16 ; Sunday October 15th, 2017 12:23:33 PM
Finnian comes out of the maze i little more banged up than when he went in, but not as hurt as he has been after previous encounters. "If there is anything I can do let me know," Finnian says. He isn't much for sailing, and he knows this so in lieu of helping he is content to stand guard and make sure that all preparations go on without disturbance.
[perception=16]
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet Monday October 16th, 2017 9:06:33 AM
As they move towards the end of the maze Falco pauses. "Are they clapping? That.. well that is just unexpected I guess."
Once out on the beach Falco does is best to help prepare for the journey back to the ship. His heart sinks as he realized he will probably be ill again on this trip.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None Monday October 16th, 2017 11:54:29 AM
Freaked out by the hundreds of potentially murderous plants Gothruk becomes so tense it'll probably take several days for his muscles to unwind. The clapping does not help... Why arn't they attacking? Are they casting a spell? A ritual? Is this some ancient plant dooming curse!? Are we cursed now? He mutters to himself. I'm finding a cleric after this, maybe they'll know if we're cursed. Or would a druid be a better idea? They know about plants.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- Garden of Vines (12:50 am) (Co-DM Matt) Monday October 16th, 2017 7:18:12 PM Kiwina looks to see what time it is and notices it is just before 1:00. The sun beats down warming the sand as you stand on the beach. (OOC: If you’re ever curious. I track the time in the header) Tsak waits with Kiwina as Sable and Rolth scan for trouble. Lomocia and the others wait patiently near the boats where the liontaur was found. The taur is bound and sitting in a terrible mood. Elyas offers his help with the boats. Finnian stands guard as Falco comments on the applause from the little plant creatures. Gothruk freaks out a bit about the plants.
--- The plant creatures disappear back into the walls after the Petals leave through the gate. The liontaur approaches and explains that she buried her companions. Lomocia and her pulled all the longboats onto the shore. There are two boats that the group started with. A third that the liontaur had passed out in. The third boat is a bit damaged but with all the expert sailors you are able to repair the boat easily and head toward the Herald.
(OOC: Three centaur/liontaur can fit within each boat. Anyone that is not a taur may be able to double up because you have a total of ten persons. You will need to declare a captain for each boat and an extra brave soul to captain the boat with the liontaur. ;) (Boat One, Two or Three. Each longboat needs a Profession (sailor) check vs DC15 to successfully navigate the treacherous reef back to the Herald. If you fail, speak up if you fail by more than 4.)
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+1=16 ; Monday October 16th, 2017 8:00:37 PM
Sable will assist with anyone peeformong the sailor check (Rolled 16 =10 +2 ASSIST)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20+5=21 ; Monday October 16th, 2017 8:02:00 PM
(Profession: Sailor =21) Tsak will be happy to Captain the longboat he helped repair, along with the liontaur and her bound companion.
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=14 ; Monday October 16th, 2017 8:21:43 PM
"I don't mind taking prisoners on my boat. I doubt that they'll be interested in braving the seas without me," he tells the others.
(Roll: sailor = 14, a miss but by less than 4)
(OOC: I thought there are twelve individuals to return to the Herald --- unless the blaggard centaurs prefer to take their chances on the island. But I also thought that we had already figured three boats was enough for the whole group, so I may have miscounted.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=23 ; Monday October 16th, 2017 8:50:45 PM
Rolth aka "Boss" counts the folks assembled on the beach. He sees:
(OOC: based on the previously reported combat results:
Centaur Boss falls dead Centaur 2 and 4 are dead Centaur 3 and Centaur 5 are unconscious)
He starts issuing "suggestions" re who gets in what boat:
Tsak in boat one has the liontaur and one of the prisoners. (21 = success) Kiwina in boat two has a full boat with the other centaur prisoner and Sable. (14+2 two aid = succcess) Rolth in boat three invites Gothruk on board, along with our other 3 humanoid companions. (Profession Sailing 23 = success)
I forgot Lomocia, who can squeeze into boat one with Tsak, unless she is looking for a little solitude here on the Shoal.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet Tuesday October 17th, 2017 7:27:29 AM
Falco will happily go where he is told. Having to sailing experience and the least mussel mass to help move the boats the best he can do is be optimistic and help keep the team spirits up.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' Tuesday October 17th, 2017 10:39:11 AM
Finnian gladly takes the boat with Roth. [b]"What a tale we will have to tell the WLA when we return," he says to the Liontaur barbarian.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor d20+5=16 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2017 1:33:30 PM Just tell me where you want me! I will happily help to the best of my ability. Whatever it takes to get off of this island safely!
Elyas will attempt to aid the pilot of the boat he is on (unless the plan changes that would be the one with Rolth and Gothruk)
16 to aid as a sailor.
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- To the Herald (1:00 pm) (Co-DM Matt) d20=8 ; d20=17 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2017 8:30:55 PM Kiwina and Tsak Rezar volunteer to captain the longboat with the captive and liontaur survivor. (OOC: Correct there is three total extra passengers. I mistyped.) Rolth counts to be extra certain then suggests the boat configuration. Lomocia climb about where there is space. The others offer their assistance or volunteer to jump on any boat. --- Tsak in boat one has the liontaur and one of the prisoners. (21 = success) Kiwina in boat two has a full boat with the other centaur prisoner and Sable. (14+2 two aid = succcess) Rolth in boat three invites Gothruk on board, along with our other 3 humanoid companions. (Profession Sailing 23 = success) ---------
--- Kiwina and the passengers of Boat Two have a hard time keeping the boat from rocking but they manage to get half the distance to the Herald. Rolth navigates the boat and it’s passengers easily through the afternoon waters and sits in front of Kiwina. The last boat sails easily toward the Herald till the liontaur notices the unique ship they are headed toward. She begins to panic, resisting any comfort from the concerned prisoners. The other prisoners are not comfortable about boarding the Herald but the liontaur overrides any of their fears. “What kind of boat is that! It has holes in it. How is it floating? I’m not riding on that!” The boat begins to rock. Tsak and Boat One only (Diplomacy vs DC: 8 to convince her to settle down) (Sailor check vs DC 17 if you fail the Diplomacy check.)
(One more Profession (sailor) check) (Boat Two and Three. Each longboat needs a Profession (sailor) check vs DC15 to successfully navigate the treacherous reef back to the Herald. If you fail, speak up if you fail by more than 4.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=8 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2017 8:51:30 PM
Rolth hears the commotion on the other boat, but is too preoccupied with navigating the reef to give it much mind yet. He sets his hands to the tiller, and calls for the others to help. "This one's going to be rough, give me a hand on the oars and fend us off those rocks!"
(Profession Sailor = 8 plus whatever bonuses Gothruk, Elyas, Finnian, Falco can muster. Potentially will fail by four or more)
OOC: Please pitch in, guys. If after bonuses, we are going to fail by 4 or more, Rolth will burn his hero point to bring us back from the brink.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None d20=4 ; d20+5=22 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2017 9:22:16 PM
(Diplomacy=4, Profession: Sailor=22) Task does his best to reassure the distraught Taur whilst maintaining control of the boat across the reef. It seems his words fall on deaf ears but he can't risk losing concentration of the patched up longboat. It floats better than it looks lass, and it's not let us down on two voyages. Trust me, that leaky sieve is the best and fastest way that you're going to get to dry land, hand in your rose and make something good come out of the mess that was your team!
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=21 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2017 9:27:15 PM
(Roll: sailor = 21)
After a strained ride into the reef, Kiwina gains control of the longboat, only to see control nearly slip away from the crew of the boat in front of him.
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+1=3 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 2:36:57 AM
Sable is too distracted by the commotion on the other boat to be much help (Sailor = 3), he otherwise makes ready to dock with the mothership.
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor d20+5=8 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 3:13:21 AM
Elyas attempts to give aid on boat 3 working through the reef, but his unfamiliarity with this passage shows, and his help isn't entirely useful.
8 to aid....
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet d20+2=17 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 8:18:14 AM
[ooc: Went with an agility check since I do not have sailor. Logic being that Rolth asked us to help keep the ship off the rocks.}
Falco, seeing that Rolth is having trouble, does his best to help out. {Roll: 15 natural for 17 agility}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20=14 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 10:05:44 AM
Gothruk grabs an oar and does his best to help manuver the little boat back to the ship safely. 1D20=14 to assist.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:11/11; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: Hurtin' d20=14 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 10:42:42 AM
Finnian gazes off the bow and calls out wheb he sees that the reef is getting too close. "I may not know how to sail but I can at least spot danger and let Rolth know so he can avoid it" he thinks to himself. "another rock off the... Right side" he calls and points, forgetting what it was the sailors called the right and left.
[Aid sailor=14]
Matthew S. Co-DM - Rose Quest Day 18- To the Herald (1:30 pm) (Co-DM Matt) Wednesday October 18th, 2017 7:35:21 PM
Boat One rocks dangerously but Tsak expertly maneuvers the boat to the Herald, even with the liontaur’s protest. He tries to comfort her, “It floats better than it looks lass, and it's not let us down on two voyages. Trust me, that leaky sieve is the best and fastest way that you're going to get to dry land, hand in your rose and make something good come out of the mess that was your team!” She is unhappy to be staring up at the Herald. “I’m telling you. I am not going on that ship. I don’t know what kind of magic this is but it’s not right.” Kiwina in Boat Two expertly navigates the distance between the shore and Herald as the crew lowers knotted ropes to help them aboard. Boat Three loses the oars and they come to a slow stop. Rolth sits at the tiller and calls for help. Unfortunately, the only sailors that can help are distracted. Falco offers some help and agile Rolth and Boat Three quickly maneuver the slowing boat around the rocks. Gothruk tries to grab an oar but it slips from his grip.
(Note: Without at least 1 in Professional Sailor Rank you will not be able to assist using this. I will allow other checks with a good explanation. Once you level up you can add Professional Sailor ranks.) ---- The Herald offers help to the two boats that made it. Rolth and Boat Three sit in the water. (Without oars how will you make it to the Herald. Rolth must roll a Sailor check again to make it to the boat.)
Sable (Don) (15/15 HP | AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 18) | Status: Stern d20+1=17 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 7:42:48 PM
Sable quickly gets out the rope from his climbers kit, attaches a heavy piece of metal and tosses it towards the wayward craft (17 to Hit - assuming no dex or str, 19 with Dex or 21 with strength), if it falls into the boat he will lash his end onto the main vessel and begin hauling the boat in...
Kiwina (Steve M) (28/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: None d20+8=12 ; d20+8=26 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 7:52:19 PM
Kiwina assesses Rolth's situation while his passengers grab the ropes. Is Rolth past the reef but unable to move, or in peril of hitting rocks? If his friends are in peril, then Boat Two heads back now. Otherwise, he will let the centaur off first to make a little more space, and let Sable decide what he wants to do.
(Roll: perception = 12 to assess, sailor = 26 to return)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC13 (T13/F10) 11/12 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Status: None Wednesday October 18th, 2017 7:56:28 PM
Task first has to ensure the bound Taur is aboard the Herald. Then he implores the Captain and first mate to talk sense to the liontaur. Once that is all handled he'll attempt to assist Sable.
(OOC, DM's I'm still on mobile with limited ability to look up rules etc. Any assistance with what skills I should be using for all this greatly appreciated.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (16/16 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; Flat: 12; CMD: 17) | Morningstar +3 1d8+3 x2 | Paws (2) +1 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+5=25 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 8:31:39 PM
Rolth will attempt to use the tiller like a fish's tail, swishing it back and forth to provide a little bit of forward momentum. He will direct Gothruk to secure and spread his cloak (or a tarp if available) at a proper tacking angle, to take advantage of some wind power. The others hopefully can aid by trying to grab on to Sable's rope, securing a corner of Gothruk's cloak, and the like.
"Tomi protect us and guide us home!" (Profession Sailor = 25)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) (7/7 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 13; Flat: 11; CMD: 12) | 7/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +3 1d6 x2 | Status: Mage Armor AC17 Party Loot Sheet Thursday October 19th, 2017 7:07:18 AM
Unsure how to help further Falco does what he can but really feels he is best served to stay out of the way.
[ooc: can't think of a creative way to use any of my other skills.}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 12 (T11/F10)12/12HP |Guisarme +3 2D6+4| Status: None d20+1=12 ; Thursday October 19th, 2017 11:16:44 AM
Gothruk will catch the metal end of the rope thrown to us by Sable (assuming that it lands near us) and start pulling us towards the boat counting on Rolth to steer around obstacles. Otherwise he'll do as is suggested and pull off his cloak and try to direct it as a makeshift sail. Craft check to make a improvised sail 1D20+1=12 (I have no idea what other check it would be)
Elyas (Ben A.) (12/12 HP | AC: 17; Touch:13; Flat: 14; CMD:14) | Light Crossbow +3( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Mage Armor d20+5=17 ; Thursday October 19th, 2017 1:27:16 PM
[ooc]How far is our boat from the other boats, and how far away are our oars right now?[/ooc]
Elyas will try to help navigate the boat, and leave trying to retrieve the oars to those who are a little more physically skilled. He pulls a rope from his bag in case it is needed, and does his best to aid Rolth, relying on the more seasoned sailor to tell him what needs to be done.
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