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'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 4:51:58 AM
"Was what happened to the golem also an illusion?"

DM RobC - "Mack, what did you just do to me?"
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 6:19:59 AM
The party wonder what is going on. Was it just an illusion? Has the gas affected their minds?

Amidst the confusion ... darkness falls. Utter and complete darkness. Magical lights go out, flames extinguish, and even those with Darkvision cannot see.

It's a little disconcerting.

Then in the darkness a small flicker of light. Something like a firefly flying slowly before the group.

The size of the light grows and grows but the intensity of the light stays soft and warm.

A humanoid figure emerges from the light. Literally steps out of it one foot at a time. The party can see her now: a stunningly beautiful woman with fair skin wearing a crown of twigs. She wears a long emerald green dress, and has many small pearls in her silvery hair.

The light emanates from her and you can even feel its warmth on your skin.

All signs of the golems and gas have vanished, and Squeaver and Khan have lowered their heads in submission.

"My friends. My Wardens. The Tree needs you" she speaks with a softness to her voice the likes you have never heard.

Ladies and Gentlemen: The Fey Queen, Maab.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor d20+2=9 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 8:00:54 AM
Not at all sure about what is happening or who the glowing lady is, "Neshi takes in the responses occurring around him and lowers his head as a sign of respect, but keeps his eyes open so he ca still see what is going on.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (+4) (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 39/54, Speed: 30'
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 8:06:38 AM
A strange feeling comes over me. Not being one that has ever been impressed by royalty, or even deities.... I now feel very different. A great amount of respect and awe comes over me. I go down on one knee, bow my head.... "What can we do to help?"

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 10:01:11 AM
'Osul bows deeply. Imagine a reflexive reaction, but played out over a time frame that would render moot the entire reason for a reflex in the first place.
His eyes do not leave her, though. It is not intended as a challenge -- he simply cannot do otherwise.

My friends. is both nice and generous in equal parts. My Wardens. begs questions. The Tree needs you. We have a role to play, but the tree needs more than just us. It's leaving The Culverwood in the first place seems to indicate this.

"Your people here in the Plateau City speak highly of you and your caring nature, and do their best to emulate this in their own way. Forgive me, but I would have thought that you might have delegated this visit to an Emissary, or a functionary of the Court?"

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 63/86
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 10:35:06 AM
Atlas is struck with a feeling that he has not experienced before. Like Mack, he has never cared much for royalty, but this is different. He wonders if maybe she has enchanted him. If so, he isn't bothered by it. He quickly tucks away his weapons as he takes a knee and bows his head before her.

Her words have just as much impact as her presence, so he looks back up to address her with the rest of the group. "My sword is yours. How may we be of service to you and the Tree?"

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 7:57:00 PM
Beordir raises his eyebrows at the new apparition and her news. He looks around at the faces of his companions in bewilderment, "But they never Sent to us. Right? No one else got a Sending from the Tree. I left a scroll there to allow us to be contacted. Did anyone get contacted?"

(OOC I'm sure no one got contacted, but this is just too funny to roleplay.)

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+9=29 ;
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 8:50:15 PM
Armand considers...Knowledge Religion 29 (d20+9).

He bows, while not his god, she is never-the-less, one of great power.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Wednesday November 1st, 2017 9:28:02 PM
Elyngael kneels beside Khan, trusting his instincts, she dips her head "My Lady".

DM RobC - "But they never Sent to us. Right?"
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 7:38:06 AM
The party show Maab due respect with a few questioing what they can do to serve. "Please, there is no need to kneel. Stand that we may speak openly"

Neshi and Armand pay silent reverance, while Elyngael simply addresses the Queen of the Fey as "My Lady"

Armand knows that Maab helped create all the flora and fauna of the Wold. She is the Queen of Fey and the Ruler of the Vales of Twilight. She is one of the most powerful of the Immortal Powers as well. If Alemi was to look for a Power to join the ranks of the Gods, Maab would be near the top of the list.

Beordir is a little confused. If the Tree is in trouble, why weren't the party contacted? It's not like the party didn't leave the means to.

Mack and Atlas how they can serve, whilst Osul asks why Maab herself would approach the party.

"Something is affecting my Tree and it's surrounds. There are changes happening across the Wold and I can't explain what or why. All I can do is try and care for my children while we find out what is going on" There is a flash of confusion across her face, but mainly concern.

Her expression turns to a smile once more as she looks to Osul "You have guarded my Tree, protected it, and cared for those around it. You are my envoys. If anyone can care for my Tree it is the Tree Wardens"

With the hint of a grin Maab looks to Beordir "Perhaps you were sent for but were unable to hear it? The language of nature can be hard to understand" She looks to Mack as she finishes. "But perhaps we can fix this"

Maab reaches out and lightly carresses Mack's head. In an instant he is filled not just with the knowledge of what it is like to be tree, but not just one tree: what it is like to be several different types of trees for entire lifetimes. From seed through sapling all the way into a mature specimen and into eventual decay or conflagration and then the cycle repeats itself. He understands the differences between oak, maple, sycamore and cedar among other species.

The party notice Mack's hair takes on a green tinge, as the fur along Squeaver's spine turns green.

"I hope I have not overwhelmed you." She says to Mack "I saw your dreams pass through the Vale. I understand you would become a shepherd and friend to all plants so I have imparted to you my blessing. Use it in good faith to do good and protect all of my children"

With a deep breath Maab speaks to the party as a whole. "Time is precious. We cannot delay here any further. Gather around and we shall leave"

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 9:00:46 AM
'Osul gathers around, giving Mack a pat on the shoulder.

He assumes leaving isn't a simple process, so he hopes to have a longer discussion with Queen Maab about her relationship with The Tree from The (Culver)Wood, and with The Wood itself.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 10:38:23 AM
"Uh... What?"

While Talya gathers around with the others, she is utterly confused. Pseudo-gods are waaaaay out of her comfort zone.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (+4) (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 39/54, Speed: 30'
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 10:54:38 AM
I stand dumbfounded, and not sure how to show my gratitude and appreciation for what Maab has done for me. "Thank you! I promise to do my best not to disappoint."

and then I turn to Osul, quietly... "I think I'm going to need some help here." ;)

Looking over at Squeaver.... "ACK!!!!" Oh! Hey, glad you are with me in this, Squeaver." I scratch the back of his neck.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 12:49:12 PM
Beordir hustles over to grab his pack from where he dropped it. He returns to the cluster around Queen Maab. Familiar with some forms of distance transversal, he murmers to everyone...or just himself, [b]"Just relax and allow the shift to pass through you so it won't stress your body as much."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 63/86
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 2:24:00 PM
Atlas stands and gathers around with the group. He manages to squeeze in next to Mack and gives him a bit of a nudge. "This may be the most surprised I have ever seen you. I'll wait until we are in proper company to give you a hard time about looking like you have been playing in the trees too much."

He smiles, happy to be heading home, and waits patiently for whatever magic she is about to use on them.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 3:08:01 PM

'Neshi moves up and inward with the others closing around Maab.

"Umm, I know this may sound a bit odd, but what is this tree you are talking about?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 6:07:57 PM
Armand moves in. "I guess are end is nigh in Plateau City. I suspect our journey back home will be less eventful."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 9:53:14 PM
Elyngael looks at each of the party members with their different skills, origins, and appearance. "if Queen Mab has called all of you to aid her, I am honored to be part of this group of adventurers. Let the journey begin!".

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (+4) (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 39/54, Speed: 30'
Friday November 3rd, 2017 7:01:05 AM
Being excellent with words, I try my best to explain The Tree to 'Neshi... "Imagine the biggest, coolest tree you've ever seen in your life. It's even WAY bigger and WAY cooler!" :)

DM RobC - "Let the journey begin!"
Friday November 3rd, 2017 8:10:49 AM
Osul assumes that leaving is going to be a bit more complicaated than simply walking out of the tunnel.

Talya is thrown but goes with the flow. If this god-like person says its time to leave, that's good enough for her!

Mack and Squeaver are a little dumbfounded but neither seems to fussed by their new hair colors. Atlas is itching to make some comments about it but decides to save it for another time.

Beordir anticipates the travel to place some stress on the party, and suggests everyone try to relax.

Armand suspects it will be less eventful than the way here. He hopes. If the fey are tricky, perhaps their Queen is too?

Neshi is confused as to what this tree is all about. How is one tree worth all this attention? Mack tries to sum it up, but even his description does not do it justice. The Tree of Parting is considered by many to be one of the Wonders of the Wold. It is known far and wide for its hospitality as well as the incredible beauty of its views in all directions.

Elyngael is happy to venture with the party to answer Maab's call. She looks at Elyngael with a warm smile "Child, I ask ALL of you. Since you were young you have cared for my children. Every plant you tended, every animal you cared for in the grove. All your deeds have brought you here"

"Now then" There is no pomp or ceremony. Maab simply claps her hands above her head and produces a blinding burst of light. Instantly the party find themselves standing atop a small hill overlooking the Tree.

Despite it being morning the sky is particularly cloudy and dark. It's like the area is under huge storm clouds but there is no rain or wind. Even the grass around you is still.

Just under a mile away the Tree can clearly be seen. It's boughs reach higher than any castle spire you have ever seen. Its great canopy stretches out and seems to help support the sky itself.

"I will leave you here" Maab declares "There is much for me to look into across the Wold and time may be against us. Farewell, Wardens. Until we meet again"

With that brief farewell Maab turns back into a firefly and zips off into the distance.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (+4) (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 39/54, Speed: 30'
Friday November 3rd, 2017 8:22:18 AM
SUPER excited to be back at The Tree, I still look quickly to make sure Squeaver is here. But then I also wonder about Gypsy, and the other's mounts. "I'm not sure what we can do at this point, but I'm concerned about those we've left behind."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 63/86
Friday November 3rd, 2017 1:51:27 PM
Atlas takes a deep breath, lets it out, and smiles. All thoughts of the city and Maab vanish almost instantly. "It is good to be home. Neshi, Talya, El, welcome to The Tree of Parting. We fondly just call it the Tree. We have lodging here with plenty of room for the three of you, so make yourself at home when we get there. I know we are still all new to each other, but you'll find the people here are very welcoming. We'll explain everything else as we walk."

Atlas looks about the group and gestures towards the Tree. "Shall we?"

As they walk Atlas explains things to the new folks, pulling in others to help fill in all the things he has left out. He does at one point step to the side and speak with Mack for a moment about the animals they left behind. "They'll be taken care of Mack, trust in Maab."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Friday November 3rd, 2017 8:41:42 PM
In spite of himself, Beordir tenses up as Queen Maab turns away from Elyngael. He doesn't even have time to discipline himself into breathing before the handclap is silenced and they have arrived. Beordir relaxes visibly, then looks around surprised.

They are back at the Tree of Parting. The birds are chirping, the leaves are singing in the wind and the sky is blue. "That was fast." But she is already gone. Beordir stands gawking mind whirling about the amazing power he has been a witness to.

Atlas orients the newcomers. They are even further out of place, so Beordir takes a couple of cleansing breaths, then replies, "I need to go see someone about a Sending scroll. I gave it to the steward of our house. Queen Maab seemed insistent that there is trouble. I wonder if he knows anything."

Beordir hitches his pack up and starts walking toward the Tree of Parting.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51
Saturday November 4th, 2017 2:54:42 AM
"That was fast.", agrees 'Osul.
He wishes his new friends could have made the full approach to The Tree, from first spotting the top, to the still long trek in. But, as was said, time is precious.

OOC: The Tree {DM Shane - Monday April 4th, 2016 8:52:09 PM}

Over 500ft tall at the branches where the uppermost dwellers make their home, another 200 ft above that, only eagle and squirrels dare to tread. It's branches spread over a 1/4 mile diameter from tip to tip. The trunk it'self is well over 300 ft thick. The tree is magical, and as such storms barely make the branches shake.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor
Sunday November 5th, 2017 8:18:24 PM

A bit unsettled at their quick transport and the abrupt departure of their travel hostess, "Neshi looks across at the tree.

"Hmmph, Now that is one large tree."

"And one even large weird storm cloud."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (+4) (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 39/54, Speed: 30'
Sunday November 5th, 2017 8:42:48 PM
"Huh..... yah, that IS one nasty storm cloud, Neshi!

Osul? You're a weather druid. You can shut that off, right?" ;)

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+8=21 ; d10=7 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+6=11 ;
Sunday November 5th, 2017 9:19:58 PM
Armand considers the storm like clouds and yet the lack of wind. Has this happened before? What could this portend?

Knowledge History 21 (d20+8)
Knowledge Arcane 17 (d20+8)
Knowledge Planes 11 (d20+6)

He will contemplate these things as he walks with the group toward the Tree.

OOC ignore the d10 roll, the roller jumped as I tried to do 2 knowledge checks in a row

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20=13 ; d20+15=24 ;
Sunday November 5th, 2017 9:20:00 PM
Elyngael struggles to keep her bearings after the quick transport and the even quicker disappearance of Queen Mab. She tries to assess her surroundings (1d20+15=24).

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53 d20+6=12 ; d20+6=11 ;
Monday November 6th, 2017 8:59:02 AM
At Mack exclaimation, Beordir looks up all thoughts of his shredded preparations slipping his mind He mutters an eloquent, "Hunh" as he considers the storm clouds darkening his new home.

(OOC Knowledge Nature d20+6=12 ; Is this a known phenomenon?
Knowledge Local d20+6=11 ; Have i heard of this happening in other places within the Culverwood?)

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (+4) (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 39/54, Speed: 30'
Monday November 6th, 2017 1:09:47 PM
Knowing Osul is about to save the world, I cast Guidance on him.

Guidance (on Osul): +1 bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check; rounds remaining: 10

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51
Monday November 6th, 2017 3:26:00 PM
"Can't stop anything until you know what it is. I've seen storms roll across The Wood, but The Tree should be up for this. I'll check it out, if noone objects, but this may not be the threat. Those not coming with should make for the Triple T - no doubt the people will be gathering there."

If there are no objections, 'Osul wildshapes into the form of a medium air elemental, and move upwards towards the looming cloud(s). Otherwise he will hear out the alternative views.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 63/86
Monday November 6th, 2017 3:45:11 PM
Atlas looks up at the dark sky as he waits for the gods to notice them and bestow their next vision.

DM RobC - "Let the journey begin!"
Monday November 6th, 2017 7:09:42 PM
incoming post from DM Shane

shane P d20=1 ;
Monday November 6th, 2017 8:06:53 PM
Mack: is tickled to be back home, but the storm clouds give him pause, he tries to help 'Osul

Atlas: too is glad to be back and excited to explain the place to their new friends.

Boerdir is a bit disconcerted at the suddenness of their arrival. not to mention up close and personal with an immotal fey. he's ready to get to the tree and find out what is going on.

�Osul: proudly tells the newcomers about the grand dimensions of the Tree of Parting.

Yurr'Neshi is a bit unsettled about the trip but speaks the true word about the tree and the storm clouds.

Armand: thinks of the significants of the storm clouds, but there are many. everything from a sign of changing the weather, a mourning god, and eldritch power laying claim to an area, the end of a season or the end of the world. more info is needed.

Elyngael scans the area, quiet, stormy, with a huge fricking tree a-ways away.

Talya?

The treck to the tree is uneventful. strangely so. birds, small animals, even the bugs seem to have went to ground. Hiding? or have they abandoned the area? Osul beats the rest of the party to the tree by a good margin, and it seems like everyone has closed up shop for the day. piles of leaves mound in front of every door and the bustling little community seems strangely subdued. You see Hiflanyl Ilyndrathyl still manning the lifts and he waves to the party as they approach, lowing the bridge to let them up. tells the party that everyone is meeting up at the Triple T and that things have gotten really weird the last few days.

" the strangest thing so far is the leaves, we can't keep them from piling around the doors. Lilliput went into a trance about an hour ago and said that you all would be back within the hour...I'll be dipped in buttermilk if you didn't show up. Go on up to the Triple T, there's a tree meeting going on to talk about things up there.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+10=27 ;
Monday November 6th, 2017 8:33:58 PM
Elyngael is not happy about the way Nature is behaving in this area. Khan's hair is standing up in a straight line down his back as he suspiciously sniffs the air. Elyngael silently reassures him with a touch (Handle animal 1d20+10=27) and command to 'guard'. They follow the group to the Triple T, curious yet watchful.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Monday November 6th, 2017 8:34:04 PM
Hmm Armand thinks to himself.

"You say the leaves are just piling up in front of doorways? As if the Tree was trying to tell people to keep indoors. I'd really be wary if vines or sudden tree limb sprouts started popping across doors."

Armand looks at the group. "I guess we go up to hear what's what eh?"

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (+4) (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 39/54, Speed: 30'
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 5:49:20 AM
"Yep, sounds like it's off to the Triple T!"

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor d20+7=14 ; d20+3=15 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 7:34:40 AM
Knowledge Plane (elementals) DC 14
Knowledge Nature DC 15

As they make their way to the tree, 'Neshi puts forth a lot of effort into trying to figure the clouds thing out.

Eric R posting for Talya - AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 7:53:34 AM
Talya, not being familiar with The Tree, just tries to take it all in. She takes in all the info a few of the party members are providing, and follows the group to the Triple T.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 63/86
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 10:39:53 AM
Atlas puts on his thinking face as they are lifted up the tree. "I don't like this. Straight to the Triple T, we'll worry about checking in at home later."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53 d20+6=12 ; d20+6=11 ;
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 12:52:17 PM
At Mack exclaimation, Beordir looks up all thoughts of his shredded preparations slipping his mind He mutters an eloquent, "Hunh" as he considers the storm clouds darkening his new home.

(OOC Knowledge Nature d20+6=12 ; Is this a known phenomenon?
Knowledge Local d20+6=11 ; Have i heard of this happening in other places within the Culverwood?)

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 3:23:10 PM
'Osul arrives at the Tree Top Tavern and returns to his usual shape.
Otherwise he listens to the general hubbub.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 6:50:00 PM
Once they get close, there's some sort of council going on. Having just settled here, Beordir is not at all familiar with they decisions get made. Looking down at his dusty smelly clothes, he asks, "Is there some special protocol for a 'Tree Meeting'?"

shane P
Tuesday November 7th, 2017 9:37:31 PM
Elyngael calms her companion, his keen animal senses perhaps detect things that you cannot.

Armand: comments on the leaves, but he can see it himself, in front of every door is a large pile of fall leaves. You notice something else, some of the alternate paths from one level of the tree to another are gone. The layout of the tree is subtly different, almost as if the tree itself has moved.

Mack: is ready to find out some answers.

Yurr'Neshi no special insights, but one. If you had to describe the feeling of the area..the zeitgeist if you will...it's dread, not of the people, but of the area...the world.

Talya being new to the area she just follows along.

Atlas: true to his humor atlas urges the crew to get to the Tree Top Tavern.

Boerdir contemplates the sky and gets nothing. storms happen all the time. but why does this one seem so ominous?

�Osul: arrives at the Triple T. most of the adults are inside, the kids outside are playing in a leaf dust devil...but in your air elemental form you do not sense the wind for this kind of thing. it's curious...once in human form...it still looks like they are playing in a dust devil of leaves.

The party makes their way to the main lift, An elevator system designed by Hiflanyl Ilyndrathyl many years ago. it works so smoothly that only now do the veterans realize that it seems to be off. where normally it mates perfectly with each of the levels it's now off a bit, and at the Triple T, you would have had to step across an 18" gap. fortunately one of the adolescents, Bobby you think. stationed by the exit slides a piece of planking across the gap for your exit.

he speaks. You're back! cool Liliput was right! Sorry about the lift, we can normally keep it tuned to the growth and movements of the tree, but the last day or so have been crazy. Everybody's in the bar talking if you want to go on in.

walking towards the entrance to the bar you see a group of young kids playing in what seems to be dust devil composed of leaves. One of the children, a little girl, goes to catch one of the leaves..then jerks her hand back like she's been stung. Within a step or two, the scene goes from happy kids playing to scared kids trapped in a whirling vortex of leaves.

DC 25 vs Perception Highlight to display spoiler: { these things are not leaves, they don't move like leaves, some of them look like little leaf shaped mata rays while the ones near the ground look like little nut people in leaf camoflage. }

DC 21 vs Knowledge [nature] Highlight to display spoiler: {
Leaf Rays: http://www.dxcontent.com/MDB_MonsterBlock.asp?MDBID=2806
Leaf Leshy�s: http://www.dxcontent.com/MDB_MonsterBlock.asp?MDBID=1196}

DC 26 vs Knowledge [nature] Highlight to display spoiler: { these creatures normally act shy and avoid people, these things are acting stange, confused, and disjointed. }

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:22:56 AM
OOC having no hope of making any of the required rolls...

Armand kicks the leaves out of the way of the door to the Triple T and opens the door. He turns back to the others, holding the door open for the ladies.

"Ladies first.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30' d20+27=30 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=28 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:40:57 AM
(d20+27 perception check of 30 vs DC 25)
(d20+10 knowledge (nature) check of 29 vs DC 21)
(d20+10 knowledge (nature) check of 28 vs DC 26)

I approach the leaves slowly, showing my unarmed hands. In Plantspeech: Highlight to display spoiler: {"We are not your enemies. Please release the children. We are only here to help. The Tree has called for our help, as well as yours."}

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+22=33 ; d20+20=27 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:42:44 AM
Perception: 33 vs 25, Knowledge(Nature): 27 vs 26
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"They're not... and but they are... and they are... but they are... Yeah, no, we don't have time for conversation just now. Protect the children! Gather the leaves! If Mack here cannot work out what is going on with the plantlings with our help, we might have to sort them out!"

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor d20+3=7 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:46:35 AM
Not even really aware that the leaves are doing anything strange, 'Neshi walks toward the door of the Tripple T and enters, ducking his head slightly as he enters.

Eric R posting for Talya - AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50 d20+9=20 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:46:41 AM
(d20+9 perception check of 20 vs DC 25) - Failed.

Not sure who Mack is talking to, or even what he is saying, Talya faces the children, and goes into all Defense mode (AC bonus?)..... keeping a cautious eye on Mack to make sure he's not possessed.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 63/86 d20+9=25 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 12:47:48 PM
Atlas sees the kid's faces turn from happy to scared and quickly notices that the leaves are not actually leaves. He rushes up to Mack, "Mack, you've got exactly 6 seconds to talk them down or I'm running in to grab them before they get hurt."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+9=19 ; d20+15=35 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:59:18 PM
Elyngael watches the leaves strange behavior (knowledge nature 1d20+9=19, perception 1d20+15=35) and sees...
OOC - My apologies for missing a post, but if the new posts are after 8:30-9:00 pm, there is no way I can respond to them. Sadly, teachers have very early hours.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53 d20+4=21 ; d20+6=10 ;
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 10:02:08 PM
Beordir is utterly oblivious to the potential threat of the billowing leaves until the little girls starts to scream. The green tinged halfling starts talking in whispers and sighs as he approaches the cluster. Atlas seems to know what's going on as the rest pass by into the tavern.

Not sure how to fight leaves, Beordir steps to Atlas' left flank and takes a deep breath. "I'm with you."

(OOC Perception d20+4=21 ; Knowledge (Nature) d20+6=10 ; I know nothing which is not unusual.)

shane P
Wednesday November 8th, 2017 11:03:33 PM
Armand knows little about leaves, so he ignores them and opens the door to the Triple T.

Mack: Knows all about leaves and attempts communication The replies he gets are the green equivalent of hearing a man with a head wound read random words out of a dictionary. the beings are panicked, confused and it's pretty obvious that they don't really know what's going on or really..what they are doing. you get a vague impression that they were trying to ease their anxiety by playing with the kids. something that these beings are not known to do, but then the act of exposing themselves to humans, even young humans only increased their anxiety. Like I said chaos.

Atlas: gets ready to bag some leaves if the halfling can't diffuse the situation.

�Osul: Yeah! save the kids, sweep up the leaves....what?

Boerdir reinforces Atlas.

Elyngael discerns the secret hidden nature of the leaves quite easily. OOC: it's okay, if you can post tomorrow what I post tonight, it all works out.

Yurr'Neshi the Triple T's doorway is actually taller than human average. not ducking required.

Talya prepares for attack from the...leaves.

when Mack speaks, the swirling leaves leave the children and begin swirling around Mack. Almost as if they were desperate for some form of communication. When those leaves move suddenly 10 or 20 times that amount fall from the brances and begin to dance and whirl around him! the kids for the moment are in the clear.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+9=11 ; d20+20=27 ;
Thursday November 9th, 2017 7:42:55 AM
"Mack? If you keep this up The Tree will have no leaves left."

"Is this the storm spooking the leaflings, or are they acting under some sort of direction from The Tree?"

Sense Motive: 11, Knowledge(Nature): 27

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor
Thursday November 9th, 2017 7:56:01 AM

Entering the Triple T "Neshi takes a slow good look around to see who is there and the typ of people he can see. singles, couples, small groups, worker types soldiers, adventurers, eating, drinking, just talking, whispering etc

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30'
Thursday November 9th, 2017 8:15:30 AM
Back to the group: "Can you guys move the kids into the Triple T, and see about that one that got accidentally stung? I'll try to calm down the leaflings. I believe they are just overly anxious about what is going on."

I don't act aggressively in any way, and I continue to try to calm the leaflings down. If possible, I do my best to determine if there is a leader in the group. In plantspeech: Highlight to display spoiler: {"We are also confused by what is going on, and concerned for the safety of The Tree, and ALL of it's inhabitants, including you. If it is acceptable, the rest of my group will continue into this building here to discuss. I will stay here with you, to ensure I am speaking in good faith, if that is acceptable."} I walk forward slowly, if they are agreeable to the terms. I try to signal to Atlas to hang back.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Thursday November 9th, 2017 8:55:04 AM
Beordir steps up to the small group of children and crouches down low, "Hey, can we head inside out of the storm?" He gestures to the door of the TripleT, hoping they will take his suggestion.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 63/86
Thursday November 9th, 2017 10:27:04 AM
Atlas puts himself between Beordir and Mack so that he can get the kids safely inside while Mack works this out. Once Beordir is done Atlas stays put, not willing to leave Mack outside alone surrounded by these things. "Mack, what do you need me to do?"

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30'
Thursday November 9th, 2017 10:42:59 AM
"Make like a tree, and leave. Ha-ha-haaa... oh, sorry. That was just a little halfling humor." ;)

"Thanks for watching my back. I really don't know.... keep your fingers crossed?" ;)

Eric R posting for Talya - AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Thursday November 9th, 2017 8:35:57 PM
Talya helps herd the children into the TTT, and checks them out for any serious injuries.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Thursday November 9th, 2017 9:34:33 PM
Seeing Mack and hearing the comments Armand goes over and picks up two of the kids. �Come on kids this way.�

Armand leads them back to the triple T.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Thursday November 9th, 2017 10:05:10 PM
Elyngael sends Khan into the Triple T. She goes around Mack and picks up one of the children to help get them inside.

shane P
Friday November 10th, 2017 3:32:01 AM
Mack: It seems as though a million different voices hum in your ear. each trying to say something, but each talking over the other one.

Atlas: with the whirl of leaf creatures you cannot see Mack or the rest of the tree as you are caught up in the whirlwind of leaves.

Armand: the kids are more the willing to go, and cling tightly to you as you carry them inside

�Osul: as many leaves as this seems to be, it is not even a tenth of a percentage of the leaves this tree holds, but its enough to make a veritable wall of leaves outside the triple T.

Boerdir through the flurry of leaves you lead the kids inside.

Elyngael the leaves avoid you as you heard kids inside.

Yurr'Neshi the tavern is packed with people, halflings, a half-orc, many humans, a dwarf or two, some gnomes and some elves. Singles, Families, some drovers and some not readily identifiable. with the commotion going on outside, many are moving to look out the door.

Talyayou get the remainder of the kids inside, the small girl as a sting on her hand, right in the palm where she grabbed the thing. while it was obviously a sting, it's bleeding freely and does not seem to be swelling.

the leaf creatures swirl around Mack in a violent cacophony of chittering voices and screeches, the swirling gets more vigorous, the voices louder and louder until there is a "boom" and the sound of wood cracking on a massive scale from down below. the leaves pause for a breathless instant and then all at once scramble madly back into the boughs from which they came.

There is a pause, with the noise and the swirling leaves gone, it's almost peaceful for a moment. then the entire tree begins to shake violently (DC 13 vs reflex or fall prone.) someone screams "Earthquake" but then Miles, who kept his head and his footing says "NO! look there and points downward towards the lower levels.

On the ground, even from as far up as you are, it seems some people fell from the tree when it shook, they don't look injured but amongst them there seem to be trees walking.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30' d20+4=19 ; d20+27=33 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 10:26:04 AM
(d20+4 Dex check of 19 against DC 13)

I brace myself, and if anyone else is starting to fall, I do my best to grab them:

(d20+27 acrobatics check of 33)

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+3=11 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 2:56:32 PM
'Osul lands awkwardly, and takes his time geting to his feet again.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 d20+3=23 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 3:53:40 PM
Atlas easily keeps his footing and goes to look over the edge at where Miles is pointing to. "Miles, did you see what caused the Tree to shake? Are they trying to hurt it? If so, I'll need a quick ride down!" Atlas points at the same trees Miles is pointing at to indicate what he's talking about, then prepares to make as quick a decent as possible. Then a thought comes to him...

"Anyone have a Feather Fall spell to help me get down quicker? We cannot let them hurt the tree!" Atlas is a bit anxious. If something has the ability to shake the tree then it certainly has the ability to crush the life out of him in a heartbeat. Still, it's the only thing he can think of to do at the moment. When he gets down there he can figure out the rest.

"Mack, the Trees down below, maybe you can talk to them as well if we can get down there. Let's go!"

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Dex check: 1d20+3=23 (natural 20)

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+15=31 ;
Friday November 10th, 2017 6:24:21 PM
Elyngael looks around trying to figure out what struck the tree.
Perception (d20+15)

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Friday November 10th, 2017 6:28:16 PM
Armand gets the children inside the triple T.
"Anyone ever have anything like this happen before?" He asks the residents inside the T.

Then he mutters to himself, "We go up the tree and then stuff happens at the bottom, and then we'll go down the tree, and then it won't be what we thought and we have to go up the tree again." He wonders if the omens and uncertain of the moment have affect the fabric of reality as the higher powers are uncertain how to proceed.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Friday November 10th, 2017 8:21:00 PM
Beordir is herding the kids inside. Once they're heading for other people, he turns back around to help Mack when he hears the commotion. Then Atlas is asking for one of Beordir's spells. He steps out of the doorway and replies, "I can get you and me down and 3 other people. I think we'll want druids to come with us."

Not waiting for Atlas to confirm his wishes, Beordir heads for the railing around the walk way they're on and steps through to the outer edge. "You'll need to get real close, preferably within touching distance."

Beordir reaches up to the necklace around his neck and starts reading it's emanations. It's subtle and hard to feel, but Beordir's mind is clear and he feels that spell's resonance.

(OOC preparing to use Arcane Bond to cast Feather Fall even though I did not memorize it today.)

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Saturday November 11th, 2017 7:25:48 PM
Shaking off her fugue, Talyah does what she does best - casting spells! Atlas gets a casting of Feather Fall on him, and she casts Fly on herself. Once people start descending she'll fly down with them.

OOC: I'm back in action! My apologies for the absence... Feather fall lasts 8 rounds and Fly lasts for 8 minutes.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30'
Sunday November 12th, 2017 7:25:55 PM
If anyone casts Feather Fall on my, I jump. :)

shane P
Sunday November 12th, 2017 11:57:26 PM
Mack: catches himself easily, and luckily nobody up at this level fell off.

Atlas: looking outward you can see that Miles was only partially right, The earth is not shaking, but as you look downward you see one of the Tree of Parting's branches reach down and swat one of the walking trees away from one of the fallen folk. it's unnerving...it's like watching a mountiain move to swat an elephant.

Armand: bemoans life. remember if it's not horribly terribly difficult you are doing it wrong. Boolia replies to you I've lived here at the tree for 25 years, I've never seen anything like this happen

�Osul: is taken by surprise with the shaking, so he's careful when getting back to his feet.

Boerdir

Elyngael it wasn't something striking the tree, it was the tree itself moving, the shaking is the tree moving to react to the walking trees down below. Appently when something this big moves it makes some strange noises.

Yurr'Neshi?

Talya gets with the feather falling. it's strange though you feel the spell cast, you feel the magic flow, but there is a quickening to it. instead of the normall glow that usualy occurs when you cast the magic is brigher more powerful, but also more taxing.

With the spells cast, the crew make it down to the bottom, along with Miles and several of the Tree Militia.
Ciyridil had potions of FF in abundance. just for needs such as this.

On the ground floor, it's chaotic. You thought that the tree was shaking because it was moving, but tremors shake the ground at regular intervals that have nothing to do with the tree. The Walking trees turn out to be just that! tree-shaped giants with leaves for hair, barklike skin and faces of wood. roll DC 7 vs some applicable skill or INT to figure out what they are....or guess if you want. they are moving randomly. some are trying to heard the folks on the ground, some merely stand and stare blankly. a few move as though they aren't aware of what is before them...or are on a different plane of existence. a couple of those have been knocked over, you are guessing the TOP, while a few more of them look about to walk over anything in their path.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor d20+3=20 ; d20=3 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 7:44:19 AM
stepping back out of the triple T as the commotion starts "Neshi joins his fellows at the edge peering down and then joins them in making it to the ground. Hmmph, something must have really gotten them riled up Normally these guys are fairly subdued. (Knowledge Nature DC 20)

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30' d20+10=22 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 9:14:03 AM
I try to figure out what exactly these creatures are, and if they can be calmed down without violence.

(d20+10 knowledge (nature) check of 22 against DC 7)

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 d20+1=15 ; d20+15=16 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 1:43:37 PM
Atlas identifies the tree giants, but isn't on board with Mack. As he runs towards the closest tree giant he yells to Mack, "Mack, I appreciate the effort, but the Tree of Parting is attacking them in defense. I have to assume that the Tree wouldn't be doing this if they could be talked down."

Atlas attacks the closest enemy, but his powerful swing looks more like a ballet move as he wildly misses the creature. One might even think that he wasn't trying to hit the creature at all.

"This is going to hurt, so if anyone can send some magic my way to help me stay alive I'd be greatly appreciative!"

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Int check on tree giants: 1d20+1=15 (successful...but I really don't know until you tell me. Are they Ents or something else?)

Attack: 1d20+15=16 (natural 1...at least this way Mack has time to talk to them!)

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+2=17 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 4:30:07 PM
Armand yells to Atlas. "Atlas stay together, remember the fight in the prison." He see's Atlas running off. "Or at least just attack the ones that are endangering human life. Work to get those people up and back to the Tree."

Armand touchs Mack, granting Touch of Glory (touched creature gains cleric level (+8) bonus on charisma based skill check).

Armand studies the giant tree things....Intelligence check 17 (d20+2).

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53 d20+4=21 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 8:05:31 PM
Beordir connects with his companions and temporarily displaces gravity as they fall from the platform. The stone under his shirt warms as it empowers the effect. His cloak billows out behind him as he gently descends. Landing on his feet, his hand twitches reflexively as he suppresses his usual training in Hawk Diving. This may still have a chance to be resolved with diplomacy.

He looks out to these new arrivals trying to understand their purpose.

(OOC Knowledge Nature d20+4=21 ; )

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+10=25 ;
Monday November 13th, 2017 9:04:28 PM
Elyngael does not attack the moving trees. She calls out to anyone on the ground or around the trees, "Stay back out of their way. I think the tree giants are confused. I'm not sure that they mean us harm."[b] She hurries around encouraging everyone to stay back. She attempts to call out to the tree giants in Elven and then Sylvan, [b]"Greetings! We mean you no harm. Please remain still or you will harm us!" She attempts climbing one of the giant trees (1d20+10=25)

shane P
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 12:46:11 AM
Mack: easily recognizes the walking trees as Trents, the guardians of the trees. you know that they speak common, Sylvan and plant. they have a special place with those of the woods.

Atlas: yep Trents. but these aren't acting right. something is off about them. you swing and miss cleanly, but instead of attacking you the Trent keeps plodding along on the same path it was following when you engaged. it. almost as if it were not aware of your existence.

Armand: the glory of your god suffuses Mack and he suddenly seems more mature, composed and with it than he usually does.

�Osul: ?

Boerdir Trents. but they are acting weird, weirder than the obvious weirdness of wandering around an inhabited area....

Elyngael As you climb on the Trent, you hear it mumbling to itself in Sylvan, Highlight to display spoiler: {The Harbinger, The Harbinger of Doom approaches..all will end....it is the coming...the coming...the coming. } it repeats itself almost like a prayer wheel. the same thing over and over again. It takes no notice of you, it just keeps looking up and repeating.

Yurr'Neshi Trents...guardians of the forest from your tribal histories. great protectors. but these guys aren't acting like what the stories say they should act....they look...hasty.

Talya?

the Trents are wandering aimlessly, and when one of them looks to be about to hit a tree dweller in it's way, the Tree of Parting swats it out of the way. it's might be...no...it is the most incredible thing you have ever witnessed in your life. A tree the size of a mountain actually moving, reaching down and shoving a 30' tall Trent over so that it misses a person. The limb that shoves the Trent dwarfs the creature by orders of magnitude that are hard to comprehend.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 1:52:12 AM
Since the Trents seem to be docile, if unaware of those underfoot, Talya will spend her efforts coordinating the rescue and safety of those in the path of the treants. While she cannot lift anyone out of the way, her flight spell gives her the speed and vantage to zip back and forth between the higher branches and the lower areas.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30'
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 10:42:08 AM
I do what I can to assist Talya and the others on securing anyone still left down there, before they get trampled.

"Nothing here so far has been an intentional threat to us. Everything seems to be fleeing from a larger threat which we have not yet seen." I say, with a charisma and maturity that I've never experienced before. Then I throw up a little.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+21=25 ; d20+21=23 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 3:29:15 PM
Did 'Osul hear anything of the Treant speach? (Perception: 25)
"I am not sure if they are fleeing, or moving to face the ... whatever it is. I am going to take to the air and see what is behind them in the first instance, and eventually what is ahead of them. Then we also shouldn't lose them. I'll drop a lightning bolt if see something worth further investigation."

'Osul takes on the shape of a medium air elemental, and takes to the sky. (Perception: 23)

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 4:05:58 PM
Atlas comes up from his failed attempt to attack and begins to realize that something isn't right. He holds back from attacking again, realizing that the Tree is protecting the people, but not intentionally hurting the trents. With that in mind Atlas rushes to help anyone he can to avoid the trents.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 6:24:02 PM
Beordir asks Mack and Osul, "Are they being compelled or controlled some how?" Seeing one heading for him, he gives it a wide berth working to not compel the Tree to take action.

Not really waiting for the answer, he mutters some arcane words close to his chest, with his eyes momentarily closed. When he opens them, the world is overlaid with new colors representing the enchanted auras around him. Beordir turns to look toward the nearest Treant.

(OOC Standard Action - Cast Detect Magic
Move Action - Avoid getting to close to a treant, but keeping one within 60 feet.)

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+4=9 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 8:10:47 PM
Armand looks about to see which citizen is most in need of rescue before being treant treaded.
Perception 9 (d20+4)

It's a confusing mess to be sure, so he runs out and helps the nearest fallen citizen up. "Quickly now, back to the Tree. Stay near the base for now."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+9=18 ;
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 9:22:37 PM
Elyngael calls down from the Trent she climbed. "Don't hurt them! They are helping everyone and giving us a warning. They speak of The Harbinger. The are letting us know [i]"the Harbinger of Doom approaches..all will end....it is the coming...the coming...the coming.[i] (1d20+9=18 knowledge nature) Elyngael speaks to the Trent directly in Sylvan, [b]"When is the Harbinger coming?" She also calls out in Common, "Does anyone know what or who they are warning us about?"

shane P
Tuesday November 14th, 2017 11:52:27 PM
Mack: ignores the Treants and instead pitches in to help get the tree dwellers to safety.

Atlas: throws in to help as well.

Armand: strangely for having fallen over 30' in some cases, and more than that in others, except for some of them being freaked out, there are no injuries to speak of. All are very motivated to get back into the tree though.

�Osul: You become the wind more completely than you ever have. you are one with the air. and the air is chaotic. As you rise above and send your senses outward you see that not far off, just over the nap of the earth, the weather is going from generally gloomy and overcast to really, really bad. You see funnel clouds lightening, and the rain that is falling is pushing the wind in such a way as you are going to have some gale force winds in less than 5 min.

Boerdir when you cast the spell the world explodes in a wash of color, the Treants look like hollow husks, the sky is blinding with the amount of magic suffused within it and the Tree of Parting is flashing in magic. three long flashes, three short flashes, three long flashes....over and over again.

Elyngael calls out to her companions what she heard from the Treants

Yurr'Neshi stands stunned at the sight of the Tree of Parting moving! he is speechless and stationary.

Talya Between you zipping and good coordination with the people in the tree harnesses are lowered down and the fallen are quickly pulled up.

from up above the word comes down, there is a storm coming and everyone needs to take cover somewhere.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 8:22:41 AM

Seeing that the tree is not trying to harm the treants and that the treants are basically fleeing and not trying to harm people "Neshi focuses his efforts on keeping citizens from getting trampled and squashed.

"Yo all, Storm coming! Time to take cover!"

Neshi starts looking for the nearest safe cover and begins herding citizens toward it.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30'
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 3:22:08 PM
Knowing that we aren't powerful enough to stop a huge storm, I continue to help get the people to safety in The Tree, and then we can join them.

OOC: I like the S.O.S. ;)

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+23=26 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 3:30:04 PM
While at one with the air, 'Osul takes a moment to see what he can determine about this weather. Survival Check: 26 - a three day forecast
With the call to take cover out, the elemental and druid heed their own call - the one wanting to investigate this phenomenon more closely, and the other wanting to race on the rare currents.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 5:10:05 PM
Atlas continues to help the people get back up in the Tree. He waits until all is clear and is the last one to take a ride back up.

Once back up in the Tree he heads to the Triple T hoping to find his companions and some answers from the local leadership.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+18=20 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 6:33:36 PM
"Harbinger of Doom...well that can't be good. But we don't have time to comtemplate that right now."

Hmm, we don't appear to be in rounds...

Armand touchs himself, granting Touch of Glory (touched creature gains cleric level (+8) bonus on charisma based skill check).

He then calls out to the Treants in his loudest voice and calling upon all his diplomatic skills...
Diplomacy 20 (d20+18....really a 2?)

"Treants a thunderously huge storm approaches! You can wander aimless, alone and be swept away as a branch in a tornado... or you can pool your strength and gather around the Tree of Parting adding your ageless fortitude to it's and thus survive the coming deluge."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53 d20+9=12 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=10 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 7:29:54 PM
Beordir moves back toward the Tree, but continues to keep his eyes on the nearest Treant. He does however share his finding so far, "There's a huge amount of magic in that storm and being focused here generally. The Tree is sending some sort of magical signal. I wonder if Mack can talk to it."

(OOC I assume we are playing in a world that has not yet had Samuel Morse born, so I don't know what the Tree is saying.
If we're not in rounds, I should be able to get school of magic. One check per aura. Eeek
Treant aura Knowledge (Arcana) d20+9=12
Tree Aura Knowledge (Arcana) d20+9=26 ;
Storm Aura Knowledge (Arcana) d20+9=29 ;
Non-storm sky Knowledge (Arcana) aura d20+9=23 ;
Earth Aura Knowledge (Arcana) d20+9=10 ; )

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+15=21 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 9:21:26 PM
Elyngael remains in the Treant and tries once again to speak with it. "What is the Harbinger? What can we use to fight it?" She looks around from the height of the enormous tree to see if anything approaches (perception 1d20+15=21). She also readies her bow for the approach of any thing threatening.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50 d20+14=30 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+14=26 ;
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 10:13:01 PM
Talya scours her brain for any information regarding a 'Harbinger of Doom'. Perhaps it was in one of the countless tomes she read years ago?

Knowledge Rolls!
Arcana (d20+14=30), History (d20+9=26), Planes (d20+14=26).

shane P
Thursday November 16th, 2017 1:04:56 AM
OOC: Rounds only really work when in combat or when time is of the essence. In a case like this when time is not pressing, and you really dont'' have an opponent that's trying to show you what your insides look like, the play flows better when it's not employed. and yeah Galen, sometimes the DM has to use a bit of Metagaming to nudge the party a bit.

Mack: continues to help with the folks. Looks like they are all on their way up now

Atlas: makes sure he is the last one up. from the elevated position you can see the storm coming, and it looks...not good..not good at all.

Armand: you speak to the treants, but it's like talking to a stump, something is seriously wrong with these Treants.

�Osul: your inner voice gives you a three day forecast. You'll be lucky if there is anything standing after this storm, it's awful.

Boerdir The Treants spirts are gone, they are nothing but tree zombies for lack of a better word. The Tree of Parting is trying to communicate with you, The storm contains a really strange aura. it has elements of all the schools of magic in it, even necromancy. same holds true for the local environment, it's fainter, but the aura extends through and is exuded by everything. the earth itself seems almost wounded, but not a wound but some condition that's similar but different.

Elyngael (you are on the ground that's where the Trents are). The trents are unresponsive, they simply seem to be running at a base level.

Yurr'Neshi your quadruped form is quite handy in getting folk to the lift points and in no time the people are up the tree.

Talya ancient histories from the past ages talked or a Harbinger, of Doom, of famine, flood earthquakes, and storms, but surely this is merely a coincidence.

by the time you have all the folk who have fallen from the tree back up Hiflanyl Ilyndrathyl has the Drawbridge back in service and has it lowered down for you to come back up.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor d20+7=17 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2017 8:02:27 AM
while waiting for the drawbridge to come back down for us. "Neshi takes a good look at the incoming storm from an elemental viewpoint.

Knowledge planes (elemental) DC 17

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Thursday November 16th, 2017 9:45:03 AM
Atlas searches out Folbre and Liliput. "Can someone search out Moana to see if she has any useful information for us?"

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+21=24 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+2=19 ;
Thursday November 16th, 2017 4:00:27 PM
'Osul/Air Elemental reconnoitres with the outer edge of the storm, and deeper if he then deems it safe.
He observes, and spends the trip back to the tavern considering what he saw.
(Perception: 24, Kn.Nature: 31, Kn.Planes:14 (Aid 'Neshi), Kn.Religion: 19)

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30'
Thursday November 16th, 2017 6:18:17 PM
Believing my new, very limited powers to be very insufficient for the task, nevertheless, I try to communicate with The Tree using my Speak With Plants ability. If able to, I try to get any information I can on what's going on and/or what we can do to help.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Thursday November 16th, 2017 6:40:55 PM
Armand starts up the drawbridge. "Have everyone get under cover, and if there's time we should try to secure lines along the walkways." He calls up the the gate tenders.

He thinks to himself...wait did Beodir say something about the treants?

"Wait a minute...the treant's spirit is gone? Are these UNDEAD TREANTS!"

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Thursday November 16th, 2017 8:45:53 PM
Beordir looks toward getting back up in the Tree. He yells over the rising wind. [b]"The treants are spiritless, like zombies. I know the Tree is trying to talk, but I don't understand it. I needs some druids to listen to it."

He runs for the nearest stairway heading back up.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Thursday November 16th, 2017 9:56:54 PM
Elyngael is definitely confused! She thought she had climbed a Treant, did a Climb check, and now she finds that she is on the ground with the Treants. Are they laying on the ground? The only thing keeping her from leaving this chaotic scene is that she has come to care for her fellow adventurers and wants to help. "I will help, but I know nothing about zombie trees or a Harbinger of Doom. This is my first time at your Tree. Tell me where my bow can best serve."

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Friday November 17th, 2017 12:17:08 AM
"It's not quite helpful, but I remember reading a tome that described a Harbinger of Doom in ages past. Perhaps this event, this chaos has happened before? If I could do some research I'm sure I could find out more."

shane P
Friday November 17th, 2017 12:58:53 AM
Mack: casts his spell, the force of it is stronger, almost as if it were air that was suddenly released into a vacuum. the spell strips reality as you know it from you and suddenly you are touching the spirit of being that is ancient, powerful, benevolent and much much greater than your mortal mind. its senses are yours but the fit is off, it is both more limited and much greater than your senses at the same time. your awareness is consumed with the Tree nothing else exists. The sense of this being begins to coalesce into a form. it's humanoid, maybe elvish? but made of wood. It smiles at you and you feel warm inside.

Hello Remack...Mack...I am pleased that it was you who contacted me, I have watched since you came to live on me and of all the creatures that have passed beneath my branches you have been by far the most surprising. it is good that I get to talk to you .

A great Change is coming to the Wold, I know not what it is, but it will change this world profoundly, I fear for my charges in this time of peril, I fear for my Children.

I am old Mack, I have seen the world turn many times, and I think that this will be the last. I will not bloom again come spring, but I have produced my progeny, I was born of magic and sorrow, but the gods have seen fit to let me continue my line, When this change is over, if any survive, care for my seeds, plant them and nurture them in my shadow, for I would have a grove of my kind grow up here, and I need my Wardens and my dwellers to keep them safe, at least until they can keep you safe.

Atlas: is told that Mona is in her shop, trying to make sense of the omens she's getting.

Armand: shivers at the thought of undead treants, but are they? or has the chaos of this dark time merely destroyed their minds?

�Osul: The closer you get to the storm the more it draws you in. the power, the ferocity the wild magic...its..intoxicating. Save VS Will or lose control before you can make your way back to the ToP. If you fail you are trapped in the storm until your spell ends.

Boerdir gets back up into the tree to find Mack touching the tree his eyes closed, vines from the tree have grown about him to shelter him from the coming storm.

Elyngael (Whoops sorry bout that, thought you were talking about the Tree of Parting not the Treants. Yes you are on a Treant, you can see the outskirts of the storm coming, it does not look good. Do you go back up into the Tree of parting or do you continue to ride the mindless Trent? ).

Yurr'Neshi This storm is not natural, but it's not a spell either. it's a symptom of something big happening.

Talya shares her insights with the rest of the group

Once everyone is back up in the tree the storm hits. Even the Tree of parting rocks in this wind. wagons are flipped over the edge of the tree, roofed houses have their roofs torn off and everyone has to lay on the floor, because the shaking is so bad you cannot keep your feet, conversation is almost impossible due to the roar of the wind and visibiltiy is almost zero due to the torrents of rain pouring down. it's almost like the world is ending.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30'
Friday November 17th, 2017 1:08:07 PM
Anxious to tell the others what I have learned, I can not move or talk at the moment. I let the vines protect me, and ride out the storm. I hope that Squeaver is protected as well with me, or at least got to safety with the others. I feel a great sadness come over me.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Friday November 17th, 2017 6:01:53 PM
"This is getting us nowhere."
Elyngeal slides off the Treant and runs for the Tree of Parting. She finds Khan and they hunker down during the storm.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Friday November 17th, 2017 6:08:48 PM
Armand gives up on the undead treants. He heads up to the Triple T before the storm hits and orders a large beer.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Saturday November 18th, 2017 1:59:25 PM
Atlas settles in for the storm wondering what it will bring.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+12=25 ;
Sunday November 19th, 2017 8:34:20 AM
Will Save: 25 vs 15, (or 29 vs 15 with Resist Nature's Lure if appropriate)
'Osul-Elemental seeks more information in/on/from/about the tempest. Of course, there's only one place to do that. He continues to climb.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor
Sunday November 19th, 2017 8:24:09 PM
Yurneshi makes his way with the others back to the safety of the tree.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Monday November 20th, 2017 1:34:16 AM
With little else to do, Talya takes cover and begins reading a book - she usually likes reading while listening to the rain, but this takes the cake!

DM RobC - "This takes the cake!"
Monday November 20th, 2017 6:04:30 AM
The rest of the party head indoors.

Talya finds a quite spot to do a little reading.

Armand, Atlas and Neshi head to the tavern. If you're going to be indoors during a storm, might as well be a place with some booze. Others have the same idead. There are sounds of nervous laughter from within the tavern. People trying to act brave and talk of this storm as if it were something normal.

Elyngael and Khan now make for the safety of the Tree. There is nothing to be gained by standing in the rain. Nothing to be gained but a cold that is.

Mack feels quite protected from the storm. He can feel the trickle of rain run down his face and feels the cold air on his cheek, but it isn't for long. The vines recede to allow him to move once more. Both he and Beordir notice there is crackly sound to the way the vines wrap back against the trunk of the Tree. It's like the sound of ice snap-freezing. The vines have an almost rock-like consistency and feel to them.

Inside and out the Tree is undergoing a change. Creaking and groaning noises and the wood expands and contract in different places. The changes are fairly consistant. Everything is hardening and going cold. The natural feel, look and smell of the Tree is completely different now. It feels ... cold.

The temperate inside the Tree is certainly getting colder. You can see your breath turn into mist as you exhale.

Meanwhile Osul is outside, moving with the clouds and wind. It's tough but he is still able - barely - to control his direction. Things are getting more violent. The wind undergoes swift changes in direction. The density of the clouds thickens. Above, Osul can see several clouds take the form of humanoids. Large, faceless, shadowy humanoids riding the storm and heading directly towards the Tree.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (RESISTANCE TO B/P/S - T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Monday November 20th, 2017 12:26:28 PM
Atlas pokes his head out to see what 'Osul, Mack, and Beordir are up to.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 42/57, Speed: 30' d20+28=48 ;
Monday November 20th, 2017 6:05:02 PM
"I don't like the way this feels. And I think we should head in with the others, but Osul is still out there somewhere!"

I try to find as good and safe of a place as I can to take a lookout for Osul.

I cast Toro's Taur Try on myself, and try to take full advantage of my Eyes Of The Eagle:

(d20+27+1(TTT) perception check of 48) WOOH!!! Success for once!!!!! ;)

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+8=24 ; d20+2=4 ;
Monday November 20th, 2017 8:49:54 PM
Armand contemplates his beer and notices its getting colder and the people are nervous and upset.

"Ciyradyl perhaps we should light a fire in the fireplace. Come everyone and I shall regale you with a tale, of wonder and mirth."

Armand thinks about some historical story/event and decides to put it into a comic tale.

Knowledge history 24 (d20+8) he remembers just the right tale.

Performance 4 (d20+4). Unfortunately it seems Armand gets tongue tied easily, and after only 1 beer, perhaps someone else can help with the story.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+6=12 ;
Monday November 20th, 2017 8:56:46 PM
Elyngael and Khan go to the Triple T as that is the only place they know of in the Tree. She looks around and orders a warm apple cider.

She shakes her head at Armand's poor performance. She takes out her flute and attempts to carry a tune.
Perform (oops I put that under profession) (d20+6=12).

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Monday November 20th, 2017 10:47:29 PM
Beordir watches Mack and the Tree start to change. Worried, he steps into the TripleT and goes over Armand. Luckily, he has tried and finished his attempt at story telling.

As Elyngael begins to play, Beordir tells Armand, "Hey, it's gotten really cold outside and we need help with the temperature. Osul's not here and Mack's trapped outside. I was wondering if you have anything to help with cold."

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+13=26 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+23=27 ; d20+9=26 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 2:42:47 AM
Will Save:26 (Includes Mack's Guidance, and would be 30 with Resist Nature Lure), Kn.Planes: 13, Kn.Nature: 21, Perception: 29, Survival: 27

He thinks to himself, "Cloud giants or storm giants, maybe? Not a huge fan of the facelessness - I prefer clouds that engage the whimsical side of my imagination. But while I can be a speck of chaotic air in a sky full of chaotic air, I might as well take a closer look. Is that three of them, and how will it take me or them to get to The Tree?"

Whilst it isn't his forte (and given the state of the treants below he cannot assume these creatures are in their right mind, or any mind for that matter), he will look to ascertain their intentions. (Sense Motive: 26)

DM RobC - Osul's not here man
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 6:07:26 AM
Atlas and Mack look to the sky to try and find Osul. They only see the rain.

Well, with his exceptional sight Mack does see something past the rain. Three very large shadowy figures, flying amidst the clouds and headed right this way. They'll likely be at the Tree in the next 30 seconds. Shadowy figures are almost never good.

Armand tries to calm people down and suggests a little fire to warm the place up. He then tries to tell a story about.. what was it agan.. that time when.. was it in the Culverwood? His attempts to tell a funny story have the desired effect though. Rather than laughing at the story there are chuckles AT Armand.

Elyngael takes things up a notch with what sounds like thinking music on her flute that seems to poke some fun at Armand.

It may be cold outside but the atmosphere in the tavern is a little warmer.

Beordir enters and heads to Armand, voicing his concerns about the cold weather. Things are certainly weird today.

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Osul does his best to determine what these creatures are. There's 3 of them alright. It's alarming, but the only thing he can think of is that these creatures are some sort of undead elemental hybrid. That's his gut feel anyway. (Highlight to display spoiler: {I *think* you needed a Knowl Religion check, so didn't go into the detail there. I could be wrong on that though. Osul may deduce - since he couldn't tell with his other checks - that these may in fact be Elder Negative Energy Elementals}). They move that quickly that they are less than a minute away from the Tree. 30 seconds tops.

They've already lowered themselves beneath the storm clouds.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor d20+7=24 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 8:21:48 AM

Seeing that Armand is struggling with his performance, 'Neshi steps in at an appropriate spot and inserts himself into the story teller role letting Armand ease himself back out. Performance DC 24

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 3d10=14 ; 3d10=19 ; 3d10=17 ; d20+2=17 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 8:28:05 AM
(Kn.Religion: 17)

The urge to flee to The Tree is strong, but he said he would draw attention to anything he found. He goes to light up the one(s) nearest The Tree with a Call Lightning, but something twiching and electric in his brain takes over... he moves to within 180' of the hybrids, and summons lightning at as many as he can within a 30' grouping. If nothing else, 30' tall bolts of lightning will make them more visible to those below.
They deal (with the prevailing conditions) 14, 19 and 17 damage to each hybrid (in turn, one each) if in the area (if the 2nd or 3rd are not within 30' then their bolts are not cast).

At this point, the best he can do is keep this up, and hopefully harass and harang them.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 53/57, Speed: 30' 2d8=11 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 9:29:01 AM
Not sure anyone can hear me, I yell back towards the TTT: "INCOMING!!!!!!!"

"Squeaver, go warn the others, quickly!" I send him off to the TTT to pass on the message, which he relays in squirrel: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Three very large shadowy figures heading this way quickly. Shadowy figures are almost never good!"}

I slam down a Potion Of Cure Medium Wounds (2d8?). = 1

If I still have enough time, I cast Magic Fang on myself, and then Guidance on myself, and keep my fingers the others get out here quickly.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 53/57, Speed: 30'
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 12:23:56 PM
For those of you that can't understand squirrel, that's: "Squeakity squeak squeak. SQUEAK!!!" :)

OOC: I got the 11 heal point on my character, but looks like I lost a 1 in my message.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 5:41:56 PM
Beordir cants his head to the side waiting on Armand's response. [i]I'm fine to stay outside, but we'll freeze to death otherwise.[/b]

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 6:26:36 PM
Armand looks at Beordir and considers..."hmm. Nope I've got no spells for that. In fact I still have not had a chance to recover any spells from our fight in the sewer. Why don't you and Mack come indoors?"

He rummages around in his gear. "You know, we do have this." He holds up a potion. "It magically appeared awhile back. I believe you can use it as a potion to suit your needs." OOC If you recall we all received a potion of anything level 3, you could use it for Protection from Energy with a minimum caster level of 5 that would give you 60 points of protection. ARE you taking cold damage from being outside?

"Wait what is Mack shouting about? I can barely hear him over the storm?" at which point Sqeever bursts into the Triple T. "Look there's Sqeever dancing around chattering."

spells Highlight to display spoiler: { I've only put in what's left.
0: light, detect magic, detect poison, read magic
1: , Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Comprehend Languages, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain)
2: Spiritual Weapon, Hold Person, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3: Daylight, Continual Flame, Searing Light, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4: , Holy Smite, Holy Smite (domain) }

OOC - Lynnette and I will not be able to post Thursday as we will be out of town and out of cell phone range where my dad lives. Yes such places do exist.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20=11 ; d20+15=34 ;
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 10:24:58 PM
Elyngael stops playing the flute and listens a moment for any disturbances going on in this strange place (perception 1d20+15=34)
OCC: She should hear something with that roll.

"Khan, defend!", Elyngael puts down the flute and summons Khan. She casts barkskin on herself, and heads to the nearest door with readied arrow in her flaming composite longbow. [b]"Armand, that is no regular storm, but whatever it is, it doesn't sound friendly,"

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Tuesday November 21st, 2017 11:57:55 PM
"And I had just gotten to the good part..."

Discarding her book in her haste, Talya joins the others, gathering against this new threat.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 1:23:31 AM
"Hey guys, I don't know that I'm going to be a lot of help with this fight, but I'll give it my best." Atlas moves as far towards the figures as he can while on the Tree and yells at them in the storm. He makes quite the site out on the branches, lightning around him, wind whipping his hair and rain pelting his face. "Not on our watch!"

DM RobC - "Not on our watch!"
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 5:48:40 AM
Neshi steps in to knock the performances up a notch.

Beordir and Armand discuss ways to protect themselves from the cold. A potion might just do the trick.

The peace and calm that had fallen over the people is broken by Mack's warning cry. The patrons all fall quiet and look to each other.

Mack casts a few spells in preparation for a fight as Elyngael does the same. They gather with Talya at the doorway, ready to protect those inside. The residents are hudling together and looking for things to barricade the doors and windows. "What do we do? What do we do?" They look to the trio for direction.

Atlas goes out on a limb and fearlessly calls out the challenge. He makes quite the imposing sight.

Osul does what he can to both slow these things down as well as alert the others. He calls down the lightning! In the midst of this storm the bolts are thick and strong. Please advise the DC to save against for half damage.

The three creatures drop to the ground landing as thick clouds of black smoke. As the smoke hits the ground the rain and wind immediately stop. The clouds remain dark and forboding and it is still quite cold, but it is bearable. It goes without saying that the weather is erratic today. Perhaps these creatures have had some sort of influence on it? Perhaps these creatures aare a result of it? Or perhaps they are completely unrelated?

From the smoke the figures emerge, standing back up to their full height. They start slowly lumbering towards the Tree. Their path is unwavering and their pace is steady: their target is without question the Tree.

It's been a long and confusing day. So much has happened in the space of 24hrs that there hasn't been any time to consider it all. Maab, the weather, the Tree, the treants, these things. It's more that most would see in a lifetime. Whatever is going on has to be big. Very big.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 3d10=22 ; 3d10=13 ; 3d10=11 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 8:42:31 AM
Reflex DC 21

One good turn and all that... he brings down another 3 bolts for 22, 13, and 11 respectively

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 10:14:01 AM
Atlas feels a bit silly as the strange creatures completely ignore him, and for the fact that he already requested feather fall from the group to get down the first time. He racks his brains to figure out what to do next, then it dawns on him that they are going for the Tree. He says out loud to no one in particular, "Could they really cause the Tree to die? Would it fall?" With that thought, he runs to the Triple T to find Armand.

"Armand, these crazy flying shadow things are about to attack the Tree. I'm heading down there, but I need someone with more brains than me to figure out if we need to get these folks to safety away from the Tree or in the Tree." And with that Atlas is off, calling for someone to lower him in the lift.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+9=20 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 11:02:44 AM
Armand goes over to the doorway and just steps out.

He casts Protection from Evil: (+2 to AC and saves, plus additional protection against selected alignment) on Atlas. While thinking to himself again 'up the tree down the tree up the tree down the tree this is getting ridiculous.'

He shouts out to the shadow figures, "Hey you, NO VACANCY! Go follow the Treants!"

Knowledge Religion 20 (d20+9).

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+14=24 ; d20+9=15 ; d8+4=11 ; d6=4 ; d8+4=9 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 11:06:47 AM
Elyngael lines up on the closest figure and fires 2 arrows.

Arrow 1 to hit d20+14=24 Damage 1d8+4=11, fire 1d6=4

Arrow 2 to hit d20+9=15 Damage 1d8+4=9, fire 1d6=6

Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/16/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53 Protective Ward
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 8:20:11 PM
Beordir's contemplation is interrupted by Mack's shouted warning. Recognizing the need for urgency, Beordir follows Armand back out the door. He looks out at the shadowy figures approaching the Tree. He reaches into the pouch at his hip and pulls out a potion of Flight.

In preparation for engaging those figures, he cracks the wax seal with a strong shove of his thumb. He knocks back the small vial and swallows the light green liquid, grimacing against the strong onion flavor.

He then sets himself into a defensive posture as he feels his shoulders lighten from the potions effect

(OOC Lots here
Move Action - Retrieve Any potion
Standard Action - Drink it
Swift Action - Activate Protective Ward )

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 53/57, Speed: 30'
Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 10:15:24 PM
OOC: I'm guessing they're still out of range for me..... ?

IC: If I'm too far away to attack, I cast Guidance on Squeaver, and we advance towards them... unless that means jumping. Then we hold our positions defensively for now.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 2:02:20 AM
Frowning at the sight of the 3 figures advancing on them, Talya begins murmuring arcane words under her breath, preparing to cast Solid Fog on one or two of the figures once combat begins - if she can stagger their assault it'll be easier to turn the tables on them.

DM RobC - "Hey you, NO VACANCY! Go follow the Treants! d20+15=27 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=26 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 5:22:50 AM
Atlas worries for the Tree and alerts everyone to the imminent threat. With no quick way down to the ground he settles for the lift.

Armand gives Atlas a little more protection for what looks like a big fight. He isn't afraid to throw the treants to the mercy of these things. Armand is pretty sure he's looking at some negative energy elementals. Real big ones too.

Beordir is close behind and downs a flight potion. He takes up a defensive stance. These things are coming this way right? Why not let them do all the leg work.

Elyngael is in a shoot first kind of mood. There are people behind her that are looking scared and some shadowy evil things coming this way. If now isn't a time to shoot, when is? Her first shot is true, but the second is a miss. It's gotta be the wind, am I right?

Mack and Squeaver look down. It wouldn't be that much of a jump/fall, but they're not willing to risk it right now. (Make a DC15 Acrobatics check and you'd 'only' take 1d6 non-lethal + 2d6 lethal)

The creatures easily shrug off the lightning assault from Osul, but take a surprising amount of damage regardless (Double damage. All saves made). The clouds are proving more than capable of delivering a solid charge. That could work both ways however.

Talya waits for the party to act before putting up a solid fog spell right in the way of the first enemy. Given their size she isn't able to affect more than one but at least it will slow it down a little.

Two of the elementals walk around the solid fog while the third is still in the fog.

They are close enough now that they are able to focus their energies. The negative power emanates from them catching a few of the treants in their range. Splinters fly from the treants but they still stand.

NE1 and NE3 are 70ft away from the Tree and closing. They seem to be ignoring Osul's assaults and pressing for the Tree.

NE2 is 100ft away from the Tree and still in the sollid fog.

No map needed. The DM will rule in your favor where there is ambiguity.

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NE1 - 51pts
NE2 - 32pts
NE3 - 28pts

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 6:57:07 AM
Atlas struggles with patience as the lift lowers him down to the action.

ooc: How long does it take the lift to lower Atlas?

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 7:19:44 AM
'Osul saves the remaining bolts for now, and starts casting a spell (see you next round).

{Lightning Lord: used 6/8, casting SNA IV}

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:21/17/18; HP:48/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor d20+4=20 ; d20+7=22 ; 5d6=14 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 4:33:13 PM
(Sorry All internet service has been sporadic for the past week or so.)

Casting a few spells on himself (mage Armor & stone skin) 'Neshi makes his way down the tree as only a cat can DC 20. and then once on the ground moves to defend the tree and support his team. Throwing a javelin of lightening at the closest of the shadowy figures. AC 22 for 14 points damage 1/2 dam for reflex Dc14]

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 8:49:48 PM
As the creatures start drawing closer Talya begins to panic - she's low on spells, and there's very little she has left to use if they get too close for comfort. Hopefully the others have the damage to take these things down?

OOC Actions: Talya will launch a casting of Glitterdust, hopefully catching the two elementals that are closest. DC 17 Will save or be blinded, they can keep making saves in subsequent turns.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 53/57, Speed: 30' d20+27=30 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 9:23:05 PM
If it's not too late, Squeaver and I drop either onto the lift with Atlas, or on to the TOP of the lift as it goes down.

(d20+27 acrobatics check of 30)

Eric R posting for Armand - AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 d20+6=17 ; d8=5 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 9:26:44 PM
Not sure where these things are going to head, Armand fires a bolt at them, to see if it has any effect.

d20+6 = 17 for 5 damage

Eric R posting for Elyngael - AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+14=34 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+14=31 ; d8+4=9 ; d6=2 ; d8+4=12 ; d6=1 ;
Thursday November 23rd, 2017 9:31:58 PM
Seeing that her arrows DO have some effect, she fires off another 2:

Arrow 1 to hit d20+14=34 (possible Crit... 31... CRIT!) Damage 1d8+4=12 (Crit Damage) + 9, fire 1d6=2

Arrow 2 to hit d20+9=18 Damage 1d8+4=12, fire 1d6=1

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 4d8=16 ; 8d6=17 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 12:13:40 AM
Armand does not have any bolts to fire...unless you mean crossbow, but clerics unleash spells at evil undead things at range.

Armand instead unleashes a Holy Smite. NE1 and 3 are in range.

Damage 16 (4d8) OR if they are evil outsiders 17 (8d6) Really, Really
Also save dc16 Will to reduce to 1/2 damage and not be blinded for 1 round.

"Stay near me, if they get close I can activate Ward against Death."

DM RobC - "Stay near me" d20+10=29 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=14 ; 9d6=30 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 6:18:56 AM
Atlas paces as the lift lowers. With Mack and Squeaver on the roof it's a fast ride. The trio make record time, arriving at the base of the Tree with a loud *thump*

Neshi shows off some acrobatic skillz, walking, tumbling and summersaulting down the tree. Once on the ground he reorients himself and throws a javelin of lightning at the closest figure but the javelin misses its mark.

Armand *hopes* his shot will do something but it too misses.

Elyngael has better luck. Her first shot is a good one, but it doesn't do the damage she was hoping for. These things just don't have a weak spot (Immune to crits)

Talya casts a glitterdust spell in their way, but it doesn't stop them. They just keep on coming.

Armand digs into his bag of tricks. NE1 is damaged (a little) whilst NE3 pauses for a moment, unable to see.

Osul saves the lightning bolts for later. He suspects they will be needed again soon. He starts casting another spell.

NE1 presses ahead, now only 30ft away from the Tree. It unleashes an unholy blast of energy. Atlas, Mack, Squeaver, and Neshi: Will Save vs DC22. Fail=30pts negative energy damage. Pass=half.

The nearby Treants burst apart as splinters fly about.

NE2 has now freed itself from the solid fog and keeps approaching

NE3 pauses.

Things are looking dire for the party, the residents, and the Tree. In its current state this could well be the end of the Tree.

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NE1 - 71pts
NE2 - 32pts
NE3 - 45pts - Blinded

NE1 - 30ft from Tree
NE2 - 60ft from Tree
NE3 - 60ft from Tree

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 26 (modified from 24) (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 56/86 d20+7=10 ; d20+15=19 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 9:05:39 AM
Atlas screams as the energy assails his will, but he pushes forward to attack. Unfortunately the creature proves too difficult to hit.

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Will Save (DC22): 1d20+5+2(pfe)=10 (fail)

Attack NE1: 1d20+15=19 (miss)

Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, plus additional protection against selected alignment

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+12=18 ; 4d6+16=34 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 9:07:52 AM
Ahead of 'Osul, a rhino winks into existance.
The druid casts Greater Magic Fang as it powerful charges away at NE2 {AC18 for 34}

Here be a rhino:
Highlight to display spoiler: {Rhinoceros - Enhanced Summoning and Greater Magic Fang
N Large animal
Init +0; Senses scent; Perception +12
DEFENSE
AC 16, touch 9, flat-footed 16 (+7 natural, �1 size)
hp 52 (5d8+30)
Fort +12, Ref +4, Will +2
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee gore +12 (2d6+13)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks powerful charge (gore, 4d6+16)
STATISTICS
Str 24, Dex 10, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 5
Base Atk +5; CMB +10; CMD 20 (24 vs. trip)
Feats Endurance, Great Fortitude, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Perception +12 }

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+14=28 ; d8+4=8 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=15 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 11:15:35 AM
Elyngael lines up on the E1 and fires 2 arrows.

Arrow 1 to hit d20+14=28 Damage 1d8+4=8, fire 1d6=3

Arrow 2 to hit d20+9=15 apparently this will not hit.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet 8d6=35 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 11:31:50 AM
It takes a moment then Armand realizes what he knows about these things. He yells out. "Umm GUYS, these things have DR10 nothing can negate that! Also if they die anything in 50 feet is going to be hit with a huge negative energy wave."

He casts Command on E1 (save 14 will) and shouts as the command "FLEE" hoping it understands Common.

Time to burn a hero point, because we are going to die...
He then casts Holy Smite at E2 and E3 as they are likely close enough for the area effect to get both.

Damage, as they are evil outsiders 35 (8d6)
Also save dc17 (i miscalculated last time) Will to reduce to 1/2 damage and not be blinded for 1 round.

spells left. Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, detect poison, read magic
1: , Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Comprehend Languages, Shield of faith (domain)
2: Spiritual Weapon, Hold Person, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3: Daylight, Continual Flame, Searing Light, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain)
4: ,
}

Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/16/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53 Protective Ward, Flying d20+9=27 ; d20+9=20 ; 5d6=19 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 6:17:23 PM
Beordir leaps over the railing, using his flight to land right in behind the nearest Elemental. Careful not to overextend his guard, he begins to entone arcane language and gestures with the hand not already holding the rapier.

After building a charge in his hand, he reaches out to touch the nearby elemental to release all the electricity in one burst.

(OOC Move Action - Fly 30/60 feet to land behind the elemental.
Cast defensively : d20+9=27 ;
Shocking Grasp : Touch Attack - d20+9=20 ; Damage - 5d6=19 )

Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 23/57, Speed: 30' d20+10=20 ; d20+1=4 ; 2d8=16 ;
Friday November 24th, 2017 8:24:55 PM
(d20+9+1(guidance) will save of 20 vs DC 22 - FAIL!)

Ouch! Another one of those, and I'm done for! I listen to Armand.... DR10, don't get within 50'.... well, that doesn't really leave me with much! ;)

Squeaver save:(d20+1 will save of 4 vs DC 22 - FAIL!)
Squeaver, AC 17, HP -4/26, Speed 50

"Boy, I sure hope this is a bad dream! Squeaver can't last a second against creatures like this, and I'm not sure I'll be far behind him!"

I pull Squeaver back, hopefully behind something like the lift, or part of the tree, to protect him from any more blasts.... There, I feed him a Potion Of Cure Medium Wounds. Healed 16, back up to 12/26.

OOC: Stupid question. but how much does a Potion Of Cure Light Wounds and Cure Medium Wounds actually heal? We have those on Party Treasure, without that info. And it seems to be level specific. I assumed 2d8 for Cure Medium, but there should also be a + on there based on level.

Restlin the Mendicant
Saturday November 25th, 2017 12:00:46 AM
"What have we here?" asks the stranger who suddenly appears from behind the tree. He isn't a particularly handsome or intimidating human, but he's dressed in a magnificent crimson and gold suit, complete with a matching top hat. "Negative energy elementals, eh? Old ones too by the looks of them. You folks sure you're up for this fight?"

The stranger starts digging around in a pouch on his belt before continuing. "Never much like folks fighting my battles for me, but you lot look like you need a hand. Ah, here we are..." He pulls out a licorice root and runs it along the shimmering, prismatic, really expensive looking sword that hangs naked on his hip. He pops the shaving into his mouth & vibrates slightly. A rush of nervous energy flows from him & energizes the party.

"I'm Restlin, by the way. This terrifying creature next to me is Sesha. The consortium asked us to come check out what's going on around here."

Those of you who care about such things may know those names as members of the Iron Dragons.

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Standard action: Haste on the entire party, plus Sesha and himself.

Restlin also gives a +2 to saves, skill checks, and attack rolls to everyone within 40' of himself who "genuinely wishes him well and wants to be his friend." I assume he's within 40' of each of you. You each can decide if you fit that description.

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth 4d10+21=51 ;
Saturday November 25th, 2017 2:23:49 AM

Teleportation was a funny thing. It was so flashy, so sudden, but so so silent. Happily humming an upbeat, girly tune, the arrival of the dark elf girl was both sudden, and unexpected. And much quieter than that of the flashy human wizard next to her.

Both feet firmly on the ground, she lifts up a slender foot, taps the toe of her supple boot on the floor beneath, and stretches. Only when she spots the giant elementals thrashing people and things around her, does she stop humming.

"That doesn't look right."

Sesha observes their location. They seem to be on the ground level underneath the Great Tree, as she's heard it described. The folks in front of her and Restlin had formed a defensive line, and there was at least one flying around. There were quite a few people here, and all of them were hurt.

"So much to do, so little time.", she starts humming again, and casts a spell. A white nimbus of healing energy starts flowing around her, and anyone within 30ft of her, namely everyone on the ground level, heals 76 damage.

Free: Appear!
Move: Get as close to the defenders as she can with a 60ft move.
Standard: Cast Mass Cure Critical Wounds. If a negative energy elemental is caught in the radius, it takes 51 damage - Willsave DC 26 for half.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste d20+8=24 ; 5d6=18 ; d20+11=27 ;
Sunday November 26th, 2017 11:56:30 AM

N'eshi feels the negative energy sweeping towards him and manages to avoid some of it. Will save DC24

He then feels the wash of positive healing energy was over him and suddenly 'Neshi feels re-energized and send off a spell of his own centered on as many of the elementals while trying to avoid his compatriots.

Ice storm 18 points damage, no save, spell resistance penetration DC27

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Stoneskin: ignore first 10 pnts weapon damage up to 80
Mage armor: +4 AC
Haste +1 attack,+1 doge to ac, +1 reflex, +3o to speed
Restlion gift +2 saves, +2 skill checks, +2 att

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Highlight to display spoiler: {Spells remaining.

0-level - 7
1st level - 7
2nd level - 7
3rd level - 5
4th level - 2
}

DM RobC - "You folks sure you're up for this fight? d20+10=11 ; d20+25=36 ; 2d8+6=16 ; 2d8=8 ; d20+10=23 ; 8d8=28 ; d20+25=31 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+25=34 ; 2d8+6=20 ; 2d8+6=15 ; 2d8=8 ; 2d8=14 ; d20+25=33 ; 2d8+6=20 ; 2d8=15 ;
Monday November 27th, 2017 6:30:09 AM
Atlas pushes forward through the pain, but it distracts him from his own attack.

Osul buffs his rhino (not a euphamism) and sends it in to charge. It's horn doesn't connect with the elementals form.

Elyngael keeps up her arrow assault with one striking true.

Armand warns the others, fearing this may be a battle the party just cannot win. He scrapes the bottom of his barrel of tricks and tries to command one to flee. Would you believe it? It actually works! (Nat1 on Will Save! Nice time for that one).

Armand draws on his heroic reserves to cast a Holy Smite spell. Elemental 2 took a little, but Elemental 3 takes the brunt.

Beordir flies over the railings - and the elementals - to land behind one and deliver a shocking grasp. His casting doesn't provoke an attack, but his movement there does. (Hit AC36. Beordir takes 16pts damage + 8pts negative energy damage Highlight to display spoiler: {That gets healed almost immediately. See below}Beordir must also make a DC18 Fort save or take 3 negative levels!) He does manage to shock the elemental though.

Mack just gasps as the wave of negative energy sweeps over him and downs Squeaver. (Highlight to display spoiler: {Potions have a CL equal to the minimum level required to cast the spell. For your specific ones: CLW=CL1, CMW=CL3}

The party are in a bad state, and are barely holding these elementals back from destroying the Tree and all who reside there. Things are always darkest before the dawn though.

Wardd smiles on the Tree of Parting this day, as two well-seasoned travellers approach.

One is Restlin - a mendicant of Wardd, who trusts in chance and luck. Just the kind of person Wardd would send. He quickly assesses the situation and finds a way to help bolster the attacks of the party with a Haste spell.

The other is Sesha - a bloodwitch of Serenbeth. Feared by evil, misunderstood by some, loved by many. She calls on the power of Serenbeth to heal the good and harm the wicked. Those on the ground are healed for 76pts, whilst the nearest elemental implodes. It's black miasma drawn back into a single focused point that then explodes outwards!

After healing 76pts damage, those on the ground now take 28pts damage! (Ref Save vs DC22 for half). The other elementals look a little stronger.

Neshi is ready to fight back now and casts an Ice Storm, managing to hit both elementals at the same time.

Elemental 2 turns to clobber the rhino. (Hit AC31 and AC34. Rihno takes 57pts damage)

Elemental 3 is no longer blinded. It pushes ahead and is now within its 15ft arms reach of the Tree. It tries to bury Neshi with a blow to his head (Hit AC33. Neshi takes 20pts damage + 15pts negative energy damage. Neshi must also make a DC18 Fort save or take 3 negative levels!)

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NE1 - Blown to bits
NE2 - 39pts
NE3 - 70pts

NE2 - 30ft from Tree
NE3 - 15ft from Tree

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 3d10=16 ; 3d10=16 ;
Monday November 27th, 2017 8:50:08 AM
'Osul pauses momentarily to acknowledge the passing of the rhino spirit back to its plane of existance, before dropping two more lightning bolts, and then manuevers for better position.
Lightning Damage: 16 (NE2) and 16 (NE3)

Restlin the Mendicant d20+21=36 ; d20=2 ; d20=5 ; d20+16=30
Monday November 27th, 2017 10:05:18 AM
"Wait, don't these things explo..." Restlin doesn't even have the words out of his mouth before he's ducked and covered. He hits the ground just in time to see the wave of negative energy fly overhead.

Reflex: 36 - no damage (ring of evasion)

He hops back up to his feet, leaving himself somewhat exposed (AC this round is 18/9/15), but he seems to pay little attention. He starts digging around in his pouch again. "Too big for telekinesis to work, and I don't have Tink's fancy time stopping magic," he grins as he pulls out a small bottle shaped like a woman with her hands folded in front of herself. He opens the bottle & places a drop on his tongue before turning to the elementals & spitting a stream of sticky fluid at them. He helps himself to a nip of the syrup before returning it to his pouch. "...but I can do that!"

***

Standard action: Slow on the two elementals. Will save DC 30.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 27 (modified from 24) (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 72/86 d20+12=27 ; d20+18=32 ; d8+8=10 ; d20+18=19 ; d8+8=16 ;
Monday November 27th, 2017 12:55:10 PM
Atlas turns to attack the elemental closest to the Tree. He clearly hits with his first swing, but the damage doesn't seem anything like he would expect. He is clearly bothered by this as he manages to fumble his second attack.

Having noticed his actions are much quicker than normal Atlas turns to see the new folks talking to them. "Welcome strangers! When you get a second, look up at the beauty of The Tree of Parting and know that you're doing a good thing by being here to help. Now, please keep doing whatever you're doing to help kill these things. Obviously what I'm doing isn't working."

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Ref Save (DC22): 1d20+7+2(pfe)+2(Restlin)+1(haste)=27

Attack NE3: 1d20+15+1(haste)+2(Restlin)=32
Damage: 1d8+8=10

Attack NE3 (haste 2nd attack): 1d20+15+1(haste)+2(Restlin)=19 (nat 1)
Damage: 1d8+8=16

Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, plus additional protection against selected alignment
Haste: xtra attack with full action attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls, +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, speed +30
Restlin also gives a +2 to saves, skill checks, and attack rolls

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' (60' haste)
Monday November 27th, 2017 1:02:14 PM
OOC: I'm assuming Squeaver and I were not damaged in the explosion, since we took shelter from that explosion the round before?

IC:

Squeaver stays sheltered. With my current arsenal of spells largely depleted, and my range weapons being useless here, I use my new speed to cast Guidance on Atlas as I run past him and back to a safe range from the next explosion. (Running in a path not to attract an AoO.)

Atlas:
Guidance: +1 bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check; rounds remaining: 10

Haste; +1 to hit; +1 dodge AC; rounds remaining: ?

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth d4+1=2 ; d20+21=39 ;
Monday November 27th, 2017 2:00:50 PM

Sesha looks at Restlin, her face singed by the gush of negative energy.

"Yes, Mage-Priest. I think they do explode."

Still though, he had given her an idea. She begins casting a spell, and only the last couple of words are articulated clearly.

"Time Stop."

Sesha watches the world slow, a curious sight. She makes her way to Atlas, and whispers in his ear. "You're doing plenty of good here, young warrior. Don't lose heart!"

She draws her dagger and grips it, then rips the blade across her palm. She uses her own blood to fuel her next spell, with little more than a wince at the pain. She half walks, half dances around Atlas, and enchants his sword, squeezing just a little blood over it's blade. She dips back behind him with a chuckle, and puts a small and slender hand on his shoulder.

"Creatures made of energy aren't quite as scary when you know what you're facing, warrior. Take comfort and be strong in the face of its shadows. They won't hurt you while I'm here."

Sesha casts Death Ward, a spell that makes Atlas immune to negative energy, energy drain, and negative levels. Any negative levels he's already taken are now suppressed. The sounds of battle start to creep back into her ears, and she gets in position, near her Mage-Priest once more - as her spell ends.

Standard: Time Stop.

Time Stop Rounds = 2

1= She casts Greater Magic Weapon on Atlas' weapon. His weapon is temporarily enchanted to +5 to hit and +5 damage. The effect lasts for 24 hours.

2= She casts Death Ward on Atlas @ CL 20. The effect lasts for 20 minutes.

Restlin the Mendicant
Monday November 27th, 2017 3:17:28 PM
Restlin jumps slightly as his girlfriend pops into existence next to him. He grins, then elbows her lightly before quipping, "show-off" just loudly enough for her to hear.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:35/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste d20+8=26 ;
Monday November 27th, 2017 6:28:48 PM

Taking damage N'eshi shakes himself a bit wondering what got it in his head that made him think he was a fighter type withdraws in a direction away from everyone else but not the hasted movement. once awy he cast another spell on himself. Protection from energy (Negative)

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prot from energy - ignores first 12 points up to max 86 point
Stoneskin: ignore first 10 pnts weapon damage up to 80
Mage armor: +4 AC
Haste +1 attack,+1 doge to ac, +1 reflex, +3o to speed
Restlion gift +2 saves, +2 skill checks, +2 att

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Highlight to display spoiler: {Spells remaining.

0-level - 7
1st level - 7
2nd level - 7
3rd level - 5
4th level - 2

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Monday November 27th, 2017 6:33:10 PM
After fighting off a panic attack, Talyah is feeling a little better about the party's chances now that the cavalry has arrived. That being said all she can really do is toss down some more debuff and see what sticks.

"A Time Stop spell? But that's... Ugh, now's not the time. Take this, foul creature!"

Talya will launch another casting of Glitterdust at the closest target. DC 17 Will save or be blinded

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 22/50 d20+7=13 ;
Monday November 27th, 2017 6:35:42 PM
She also fails to avoid the wave of necrotic energy, gritting her teeth in pain as it rolls over her.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Monday November 27th, 2017 6:40:10 PM
Armand is still in the Tree next to Elyngael. How high up are we? I mean spells are hitting but if we wanted to get to the ground how long would it take?

Armand prays, "Lord Gargul hear your supplicant and grant me the power to stay the draining energies of these evil creatures." and activates Ward Against Death.
Ward against death (8th) 30ft aura protect against death for (rounds=lv) immune to death effects, energy drain, negative level drain.

Ward against Death (having used 1 round many days ago, yet still the same day in the Wold) round 2 of 8.

Armand wonders since part of the Tree is now encompassed in the protective energies of Lord Gargul how it will affect things...

He makes his way toward the lift ropes, keeping Elyngael, Talya and any others on the branch still in his circle. "I think maybe we need to get down there, we can't let these things near the tree." He contemplates grabbing a rope and sliding down.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/16/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53 Flying d20+6=22 ; d20+11=21 ;
Monday November 27th, 2017 8:25:26 PM
Landing next to the elemental was bit bold and the things arm swipes at his, opening a gash on his left forearm. Shrugging off his wounds, Beordir runs through a quick tactical assessment, then hears some new protagonists talking and some familiar arcane phrases.

Feeling the transformation take his muscles, he is much relieved to that they appear to be on the side of the Tree. I guess they came in on the side of the humanoids instead of the outsiders. I wonder if we know who sent these things

The elemental he had been attacking

(OOC Fortitude save vs 18 : d20+6=22
Spellcraft vs Haste (18) d20+11=21

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack d20+7=19 ; d20+9=12 ;
Monday November 27th, 2017 8:47:07 PM
The entire combat is illuminated by a glowing aura and the elemental he had been attacking starts to collapse in upon itself. Forewarned my Armand, Beordir cartwheels one handed to try to put some distance between himself and the impending explosion. It's not enough and he is buffeted further over, but comes back to wobble on his feet.

He's near one of the elementals, but not the one closest to the Tree, as injured as he is, if he steps away, he's surely going to get cut. he again rubs the amulet under his shirt, using it as a focus to center a quick defensive enchantment.

Remembering that these things have strong protection he shifts to a more forceful stance and thrusts his rapier at the one nearest to him. Unfortunately the disorder of everything around his is distracting and time is doing something funny, so his blade goes wide.

(OOC Grrr. Wrong button
Reflex save d20+7=19
Swift Action - activate Protective Ward
Standard Action - d20+9=12 ; Attack E2 - a palpable miss
Move Action - Shift to between E2 and the Tree. I should just be able to move around it without an AoO )

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+14=19 ; d20+9=12 ;
Monday November 27th, 2017 9:27:03 PM
Elyngael fires 2 arrows at the elemental near Beodir. First arrow to hit (1d20+14=19), second arrow to hit (1d20+9=12) both misses as she prepares to go down with Armand.

DM RobC - "You folks sure you're up for this fight? d20+10=28 ; d20+24=36 ; d20+24=35 ; 2d8+6=14 ; 2d8+6=21 ; 2d8=3 ; 2d8=7 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 6:10:13 AM
Osul calls down the lightning on the elementals

Mack makes a strategic retreat. It's like running away but manly. He gives Atlas a boost on the way past though.

Ever the lucky one, Restlin avoids the damage completely. Drawing on the equivalent of mouth-wash he slows the elementals right down. If only he had one of those time stop spells.

Wait. Sesha does! On casting it she sets to buffing Atlas quite considerably. He now has the benefit of haste, death ward, greater magic weapon and guidance. With that much he's practically an Iron Dragon himself.

Atlas is very grateful that the party have support. It might not be the best time to admire the beauty of the Tree but he encourages the duo to do so. With all the buffs he does more damage than he was expecting.

Neshi casts a spell to protect himself from any further negative energy waves.

Talya sends a ball of glitterdust towards NE3. It takes on a glowy look, but isn't blinded (Will Save 28=Pass)

Beordir tries to attack the elemental, misses, and circles around it.

Elyngael has less success this time around with her arrows. She prepares to head down to the base of the Tree with Armand.

Armand follows the suit of the others and casts Death Ward.

With Death Ward in place, Armand and Atlas seem almost immune to the attacks of the Elementals. Almost.

Elemental 2 is slowed and only has Beordir in range. It tries to knock him out once and for all (Hit AC36. Beordir takes 14pts damage + 3 negative energy damage)

Elemental 3 is also slowed but tries to attack Neshi (Hit AC35. Neshi takes 13pts damage + 7 negative energy damage)

Those on the ground are in trouble. Another Elemental explosion could be the death of someone....

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NE1 - Blown to bits
NE2 - 71 - slowed
NE3 - 117 - slowed and glowing

NE2 - 30ft from Tree
NE3 - 15ft from Tree

The DM is being a bit kind this round seeing as he feels pretty good about his final exam. All of these things work this time around:
- Protection from Energy could not normally be used to protect from Negative Energy
- Circling around an enemy is still moving out of a threatened square and would normally provoke an AoO
- Time Stop normally doesn't allow you to target creatures with "any attack or spell". It's been a thorn in Tink's side that she can't buff her friends when using this spell.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:35/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 8:03:07 AM
point of clarification, Did Neshi not get his withdraw last round to avoid being hit?

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 9:17:15 AM
'Osul really wants the elementals a couple of hundred feet away, but that isn't going to happen. So, how does he stop the negative energy explosion like the first one ... ?
He delves deep, seeking the wisdom and power of The Wood... and he senses a flash of something just out of reach.
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It's a longshot, but, closing to 40-45' from the glowing NE3 - inside blast zone. Spending 1 Hero Point - Special - Possibilities include casting a single spell that is one level higher than you could normally cast. Rather than More Electric Death (TM), 'Osul barely grasps and attempt to cast Baleful Polymorph. Something Hedghog-like would be nice, and much less likely to explode.

Restlin the Mendicant d20+21=24 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 10:01:13 AM
Restlin recognizes the attempted polymorph (spellcraft autopasses). [b]"Fine idea there, buddy,"[b] he says. He just hopes it works. The mendicant gets ready to try himself if the druid's attempt fails.

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Readied action: Cast polymorph any object on NE3 if 'Osul's attempt fails. Fort save DC is 24...ugh.

If the elemental is polymorphed by 'Osul, he'll cast it on NE2 instead.

Edit: Forgot to say what I'm transforming them into: piglets. Cute little piglets.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+8=16 ; 8d6(4+6+5+6+4+4+6+4)=39
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 10:25:32 AM
[i]OOC Armand did not cast Death Ward. He activated a Repose Domain power.
Ward Against Death (Su): At 8th level, you can emit a 30-foot aura that wards against death for a number of rounds per day equal to your cleric level. Living creatures in this area are immune to all death effects, energy drain, and effects that cause negative levels. This ward does not remove negative levels that a creature has already gained, but the negative levels have no effect while the creature is inside the warded area. These rounds do not need to be consecutive.

Armand again calls on Gargul, "Gargul grant me your power to vanquish these creatures."
Casts Searing Light at NE2:
range touch to hit 16 (d20+8)
Damage (if 16 hits it's touch armor class) 39 (8d6)

If Armand can make it down the tree in one normal movement he will slide down the lift rope and be standing on top of the lift.

Ward against Death round 3 of 8.

spells left. Highlight to display spoiler: {
0: light, detect magic, detect poison, read magic
1: , Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Comprehend Languages, Shield of faith (domain)
2: Spiritual Weapon, Hold Person, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain)
3: Daylight, Continual Flame, Searing Light, Searing Light(wis bonus),
4: ,
}

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth 4d10+22=50 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 11:46:11 AM

Sesha frowns. People are getting hurt, and while letting the young warriors exercise their own demons is only going to make them stronger, no experience was worth a visit to the afterlife. She uses her enhanced movement, granted by Restlin's haste spell, to cover whatever point of distance necessary to put Beordir in range of her healing spells.

She casts Mass Cure Critical wounds again, affecting as many friendlies as she can. (If an enemy gets caught, that's fine too, but I wouldn't want to exclude a friendly. If only one person can be reached taking the position between putting Beordir on the 30ft edge, then she will move to heal Beordir and catch an enemy instead.)

Sesha Heals for 75hp, no 2 targets more than 30ft apart, and up to 11 targets.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' (60' haste)
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 12:21:38 PM
OOC: I'm not trying to circle around the enemy, but without a map, I'm not sure of anyone's positions. ;)

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 27 (modified from 24) (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 72/86 d20+20=31 ; d8+13=15 ; d20+18=24 ; d4+10=11 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+19=21 ; d8+13=16 ; d8=5 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 5:08:11 PM
Atlas hears the newcomer say Time Stop and suddenly feels a tingle on his shoulder, a boost in his strength, and a new sense of purpose. He looks over to see the man nudging the woman with a smirk and wonders what just happened. No matter, he'll figure it out later. He smiles at them, then turns back to the elemental.

With a renewed sense of confidence Atlas attacks the elemental nearest the Tree. His blows are smooth and precise, dealing much more damage than he would have expected when this fight started.

One more look over at Reslin and Sesha, a nod of thanks, and he prepares for the worst the elementals have to offer.

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Attack NE3 (longsword): 1d20+11+1(haste)+2(Restlin)+1(guidance)+5(enchanted weapon)=31
Damage: 1d8+8+5(ew)=15

Attack NE3 (spiked shield): 1d20+9+1(haste)+2(Restlin)+1(guidance)+5(enchanted weapon)=24
Damage: 1d4+5+5(ew)=11

Attack NE3 (longsword): 1d20+10+1(haste)+2(Restlin)+1(guidance)+5(enchanted weapon)=38
Critical Confirm: 21 (not sure if that confirms or not)
Damage: 1d8+8+5(ew)= 16 (and if crit confirmed then +1d8=5)

Protection from Evil: +2 to AC and saves, plus additional protection against selected alignment
Haste: xtra attack with full action attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls, +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, speed +30
Restlin also gives a +2 to saves, skill checks, and attack rolls
Death Ward: makes Atlas immune to negative energy, energy drain, and negative levels. Any negative levels he's already taken are now suppressed.
Enchanted Weapon: +5 to hit and +5 damage
Guidance: +1 bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check; rounds remaining: 10

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+14=25 ; d8+4=8 ; d6=6 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=24 ; 2d8+8=15 ; d6=2 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 8:54:05 PM
"Did those things just heal somehow?" She asks. She wonders if those newcomers are really working for the group or the attackers.

Elyngael lines up on E2.
She releases her first arrow 1 to hit d20+14=25 Damage 1d8+4=8, fire 1d6=6
She smiles as it hits the mark.

She quickly lines up another arrow 2 to hit d20+9=29 (CRIT CONFIRMED on d20+9=24) Damage 2d8+8=15 and fire damage 2.

"Ha. Take that!'

She follows Armand to the lines, and if he goes down follows him.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 10:02:41 PM
Sighing in relief as her wounds immediately close, Talya first and foremost does what she can to get of the radius of another imminent negative energy burst - if not for the healing, the second one would have most likely killed her.

"Um, stinking cloud won't work on these... Elementals? They'll fly over Web... Erm, maybe this will work?

Casting Silent Image, Talya creates the illusion of a spectral knight riding his ghostly steed, controlling it such that it menaces the closest Elemental. Here's hoping these things aren't too bright..

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:35/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste d20+6=18 ; d20+6=21 ; 4d6+4=11 ; 4d6+4=19 ;
Tuesday November 28th, 2017 10:31:53 PM

From hopefully about 30 feet away "Neshi lets loose with one of his blood line powers sending two fiery elemental rays streaking into NE 2 [b] Ranged touch ACs 18 & 21 for 30 points of damage.

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prot from energy - ignores first 12 points up to max 86 point
Stoneskin: ignore first 10 points weapon damage up to 80
Mage armor: +4 AC
Haste +1 attack,+1 doge to ac, +1 reflex, +3o to speed
Restlion gift +2 saves, +2 skill checks, +2 att

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Highlight to display spoiler: {Spells remaining.

0-level - 7
1st level - 7
2nd level - 7
3rd level - 5
4th level - 2

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack d20+5=6 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 12:57:48 AM
Significantly injured, Beordir shifts to Guard of Subtle Shifting. While still pressing an attack, he protects himself more and limits his risk of further injury.

(OOC Grrr tablet will not let me move to the end of my post line. Add Combat Expertise and Attacking defensively. I think my AC becomes 29, but my to hit is reduced by 6

Standard Action - To Hit vs E2 - d20+5=6 ; Well at least my defense is better, not that it would have prevented them from getting me before.
Move Action - None)

DM RobC - "Ha. Take that!'
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 6:20:09 AM
Wow.

The party start coordinating their attacks and when they do so the elementals just do not stand any chance whatsoever.

Swords, searing light, polymorph, elemental rays, arrows. Great Gargul's beard I'm sure there's more, but just wow.

The elementals follow the same fate as their predecessor, releasing a wave of negative energy in their wake. Fortunately there is a Bloodwitch on hand who is able to tend to every wound.

It's eerily quiet now with nothing to fight.

The sky still looks incredibly overcast and these dark clouds twist and turn quickly across the sky. The rain has stopped and the wind near died out.

It's just so quiet though.

Atlas gets a hero point for his "Not on my watch".

If there are any other hero point nominations please email me.

Restlin the Mendicant
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 9:58:58 AM
Restlin sighs a bit as the last elemental dies. He's impressed by these new adventurers, but if he doesn't get to blast something soon...

He puts the thoughts aside and decides to check out one of the Wold's great wonders instead. "I've heard about the Tree of Parting, but never got a chance to see it before. Still haven't taken much advantage of the fact that teleportation between the continents works again." He stoops & runs his hands along the bark of the tree. "Been busy."

The nimble Mendicant shoots back up & turns to face the party. "Anyway, what's been going on here? We've seen shadow orbs that lead to other dimensions, strange consorts healing rifts between worlds...whole bloody Wold's going nuts, it seems." He looks up and around. "Is it always this quiet around here?"

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 27 (modified from 24) (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 72/86
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 10:01:28 AM
Atlas approaches the newcomers with a smile that shows how happy he is to be alive right now. "Thank you. I cannot imagine that we would have been successful without your help. However, your presence at just the right moment also brings up a ton of questions. Do you happen to have a moment to join us at the inn so that we can talk and figure out what the heck is going on in the Wold?

"Oh, and where are my manners. I am Atlas Sunowl, a warden of the Tree of Parting. I'll let the rest of our group introduce themselves."

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth d20+4=12 ; d3=1 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 10:24:02 AM

Sesha watches the elementals dissipate. She busies herself patching up the wounds of all the final injuries caused by the death throes of the enemy. She absent-mindedly summons a Fiendish Dire Badger, and sics it on her Mage-Priest, without warning. He didn't get a chance to show off his more explosive talents, and she wanted everyone to know just how powerful the High Mage of her house was. It was good for her brand. The evil dire badger uses Smite Good and attacks without mercy.

"Impress us, consort. What method shall you choose to slay this vile beast?" she says, as she fusses over the last couple of cuts on Atlas. She looks up and smiles at the human, and pats him on the shoulder. "There's a million answers to that question, Atlas Sunowl, but we will do our best. Show us to your inn."

She sneaks a look over her shoulder, to check on the badger-fight.

Fiendish Dire Badger hits AC 12 for 5 damage.
Fiendish Dire Badger has 22 hp and AC 14.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' (60' haste)
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 10:34:44 AM
I assist where I can with any binding and healing that is needed.

Restlin the Mendicant d20=4 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=36 ; d6+6=12 ; d6+6=9 ; d20+18=21 ; d6+1=7 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 1:07:29 PM
AC is 20/11/17 this round.

Restlin floats slowly upward (fly check autopass) to avoid the snarling badger, picking his feet up at the last second.

He draws Shiny (his muscles seem to swell a bit as he does so), closes his eyes, and drops the sword. It falls clean through the badger's skull, leaving it convulsing on the floor. He lands, and a quick twist of the blade sends it back to wherever it is witches summon stuff from.

(Hit AC 37, crit confirm 36, 21 damage. Hit AC 2, 7 damage - dead)

The blade comes out clean, polished and razor sharp. "Shiny 2, monsters zero," he declares as he reattaches the blade to his hip.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=11 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 7:06:33 PM
Armand drops Ward against Death when the elementals are finally vanquished.

Armand looks down from the Triple T limb at the goings on below. He shouts to those below. "Does anyone need healing?"

He muses things over."I guess it would be pointless to slide down the rope now. It appears everyone is going to be coming up here."

He turns and enters the Triple T to calm those within and explain what has happened.
Diplomacy 11 (d20+10) I guess a 1 is not going to do anything.

Armand finds himself tongue tied and suddenly exhausted. He orders a hot cider to try to calm his nerves. "So much is happening so soon." He tells whoever will listen.

OOC and waits for Mack to come tell everyone what the Tree told him before this started!

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack d20+9=15 ; d20+6=15 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 7:53:38 PM
"Well, that went poorly. Clearly I need more practice.", mutters Beordir mostly to himself. He looks over the assembled defense force with relief, but turns his eyes back up to the sky. He watches it for a moment, listening to the conversations around him as introductions are made.

Rather than join everyone at the top, Beordir flies up even with the railing for a better view. He wVes at the most recent newcomers, "Well met, I am Beordir Galaeron."

After introductions are made, he asks, "Surely we don't think that storm is going to give up attacking the Tree. Any ideas what else we can expect?"

(OOC Knowledge Arcana - d20+9=15
Knowledge Nature - d20+6=15 )

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+15=18 ;
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 8:56:38 PM
Elyngael looks around for something more to shoot. On edge she scans the horizon.

Perception d20+15=18

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:35/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 9:25:18 PM
After all the exploding and negative waves pass "Neshi limps his way back to the group and the newcomers. He sighs contentedly as the healing from the strange which takes effect.

"Hello strangers. Thank you for your help. Otherwise that may have been a bit more than we could have handled. I am new to this group but my name is Yurr�Neshi Reshka."

As Beordir mentions the storm, "Neshi glances back up at it.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Thursday November 30th, 2017 12:27:04 AM
"Talya of House Arcanis. I have yet to figure out what is going on, but thank you for your help. You say there is some great change affecting the Wold?"

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:39/51 d20+9=16 ;
Thursday November 30th, 2017 4:44:52 AM
The air elemental "lands", and assumes/resumes the form of 'Osul as best he can.

"Well met and thanks to you both. I am 'Osul of The Wood, and a Warden of the Tree of Parting."

When a natural lull occurs in the introductions and conversation, he asks, "So, you were asked by the Consortium to check in on us?" (Sense Motive: 16)

DM RobC - "Well, that went poorly. Clearly I need more practice."
Thursday November 30th, 2017 5:38:45 AM
Restlin finally gets to see the fabelled Tree of Parting. He runs his hand along the bark. It feels cold and rock like, not at all like a normal tree would or should. One day he may get to show off his legendary maximised fireball

Will Restlin ever get the chance to blow something away? Apparently.. yes.

His dearly beloved summons a dire badger. You should see what Sesha summons when Restlin ticks her off!

The badger had a good 6 seconds in the Wold before it is easily dispatched and sent back to wherever summoned creatures come from.

Atlas is the first to introduce himself and thank the pair for their intervention.

Mack and Squeaver (the albino squirrel with a green stripe down its back) also look to the injured.

Armand takes a seat at the tavern and orders a stiff cider. He tries to comprehend all the things that have happened today and the day isn't even over yet! There may be some harder drinks needed.

Beordir does his introductions but turns his eyes skyward. The sky just looks so threatening. There is no rain, no wind, but he just has this feeling that things are faaaaaar from over.

Elyngael stays quiet, scouring the area for signs of any other approaching foes. All the treants exploded when the elementals burst. There are a few horses running about that have escaped their ties. Other than that she cannot see another living thing.

Neshi makes his way back to the Tree, still in a little pain from the battle. He's grateful for the newcomers aid.

Osul is intrigued. The Dragon Consortium asked the Iron Dragons to personally come to the Tree of Parting to check in on the Tree Wardens? That's got to at least say something about the party's reputation.

Talya is as confused as anyone. It's just been one of those days. Actually to be fair, there has probably never been a day like this before. Meet Maab, see mindless treants, the Tree of Parting animates, negative elementals attack, meet 2 members of the Dragon Consortium. Yep. Big day.

The party along with Restlin and Sesha make their way to the Tree Top Tavern. Armand is most of the way through his cider and Ciyradyl (the female elf tavern owner) already has some more warm ciders ready.

The fire burns but the room is still a little chilly. The warmth the Tree typically provides has gone. The patrons are quiet but smiling. You can hear them whisper and see them point. The Tree Wardens AND the Iron Dragons under the same roof. There's an awful lot of "hero" going on!

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth
Thursday November 30th, 2017 1:13:59 PM

"Excellent posture, Mage Priest. Perhaps I should pencil you in as our Sword Master as well? It would be more work for you, but it would cut down on salary costs I think." Though her voice was neutral, the twinkle in her eye and the suppressed smile gave away that she was anything but indifferent towards her wizard.

AFter the introductions are finished and they are taken to the inn, Sesha sits herself by Restlin at the table. Warm drinks were definitely the way to go. Sesha takes the warmed cider and thanks Ciryadel quietly, the drow was always a bit uncomfortable around the more fair skinned elves. After having been to the lands where her people and theirs spilled blood, it made things awkward, for her at least.

She retrieves a tiny cauldron from her belt, and sets it on the table. She dumps the cider inside, chants of bit of magic, and the drink suddenly bubbles with fizz, and changes in color to a very bright shade of pink. She takes a sip from her straw, and smiles brightly.

"That is more than acceptable! So, first things first."

With everyone gathered in one spot, she takes a final look around and casts the cure spells necessary to heal the Tree Wardens. (Sesha cast cure critical earlier that should have affected most everyone. If not, I have a butt ton of cure spells left. With DM permission, feel free to heal to full.)

"Now, to answer O'suls question. Yes, the Dragon Consortium have been sending the Iron Dragons to many places in the Wold. They don't tell us much, other than to request our presence. I have my own theory though, that they are using us to make sure that important landmarks or artifacts are safe."

She takes a quick look around and considers the Wardens each carefully, as if assessing them the way a queen might inspect her guard.

"Or perhaps, as the thought suddenly occurs to me, they are using us to make sure these sites are adequately guarded by heroes such as yourselves."

Her sudden thought exercised, she carries on.

"There were some magical gates in the float, places of import in Hook City, the Tree here, a ship over a dead gods burial site in the southern isles, and even the a small village of halflings in the Crescent Valley."

She takes a sip of the fizzy drink, then continues.

"In each place there are signs of something big happening, usually involving the Powers of the Wold. A being with power over death and one of the moons was closing portals to protect against some coming threat. In the halfling village I mentioned, V�-Eldfj�ll is trying to literally move itself into their domain, fleeing from .. something their witches call the "Doom of the Wold." I suspect, here at the tree, there is likely some power under threat as well. Would you care to tell us your story?"

Restlin the Sword Master
Thursday November 30th, 2017 3:06:18 PM
That pink stuff was pretty good, but too sweet in large amounts. Restlin drinks the cider as is. He wonders where Sesha heard about this stuff with the halflings in Crescent Valley. Wherever she learned it, she seemed to know a lot of specifics. Almost as if she wrote a paper on the subject.

"Yea, then there was that consort of the undead queen shutting the gates between The Float and wherever else that portal went." He wonders if she managed to offend the Wardens with her words. Lady was fierce, smart, and beautiful enough when she wasn't cutting bits of her face off, but she had a knack for saying the wrong thing.

He waits to hear what's been going on around these parts.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' (60' haste)
Thursday November 30th, 2017 7:06:12 PM
Not liking to be the center of attention, I relay the message I received from The Tree quickly, so I can get back to a quiet spot in the room.

"I was able to briefly bond with the tree, and it passed on this message to me:

A great Change is coming to the Wold, I know not what it is, but it will change this world profoundly, I fear for my charges in this time of peril, I fear for my Children.

I am old Mack, I have seen the world turn many times, and I think that this will be the last. I will not bloom again come spring, but I have produced my progeny, I was born of magic and sorrow, but the gods have seen fit to let me continue my line, When this change is over, if any survive, care for my seeds, plant them and nurture them in my shadow, for I would have a grove of my kind grow up here, and I need my Wardens and my dwellers to keep them safe, at least until they can keep you safe.
"

A sadness comes over me. I sit back down in a quiet spot, and see if they make hot chocolate with Irish creme here.

"By the way.... Thank you for the healing, Sesha."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Thursday November 30th, 2017 8:19:13 PM
Atlas listens intently as Mack tells of his bond with the Tree. The idea that the Tree they had sworn to protect was dying on their watch is too much. He takes a long drink of his warm cider, sets it down and wipes his mouth with his sleeve. With his emotions being tugged in many ways he speaks up.

"Mack, thank you for sharing the message. I know that must have been hard for you." Atlas takes a breath and looks around at the group. "I swear I can already feel the change in the air around us, but it is probably my imagination." He shakes his head, still surprised, saddened, and confused.

Not sure what to say Atlas pauses, tapping his fingers on the table while looking down at his mug, clearly thinking. After a bit he looks up at Restlin and Sesha. "Thank you for bringing your message. I'm not exactly sure what to make of it at this time, but I feel that we have a duty to fulfill. I don't know if that is to stay here and protect the people of the Tree or if it is to seek out the greater evil that is infecting our Wold and try to put an end to it. Is there any insight that you have in regards to how we can best serve the Tree's request and the Wold at the same time?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Thursday November 30th, 2017 9:07:58 PM
Armand is stunned and saddened by Mack's words. He contemplates what he said.

"Mack did the Tree give you seeds already? We will need to safeguard them. The other thing is we should probably tell Ciyradyl, and Folbre, and Laughingwater, and then I guess they will need to consider how to break the news to the rest of the residents."

He pauses and ever practical says, "And then we need to find out, when the Tree dies, what happens exactly, I mean a lot of normal dead trees stay up for a long time, how soon do we need to start moving the living quarters out of the Tree?"

He shakes his head and stares into his empty cup.

"Sesha the news you bring is certainly far from happy times. Ominous more like. I know Maab came to us and brought us back to the Tree saying we were needed here. But beyond that there was nothing really said of the how, why, and such. I guess we will try to be vigilant here. I wish there was some way to keep each other informed, with what was happening in The Float. I wonder if something similair is going to happen to all the major locations in the Wold. Hopefully there are people there to make a stand. It sounds like you Iron Dragons can travel around pretty easy, but I doubt you'll have much time from the sound of things. You will probably be in the think of things."

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Thursday November 30th, 2017 9:45:13 PM
Elyngael listens to each story hoping to understand the many events at this wondrous Tree. Apparently, it is dying just as she was getting acquainted with this amazing home of her friends. "I volunteer! My ranger family traveled everywhere in the Wold. I'd be glad to search major locations for similar events."

DM RobC - "I suspect, here at the tree, there is likely some power under threat as well."
Friday December 1st, 2017 6:12:47 AM
Sesha feels a little awkward around Ciryadel but she doesn't pick up on anything in return. Curing wounds is a simple task, and when done Sesha contemplates the motives of the Dragon Consortium: were the Iron Dragons sent to check on important sites, or to check that they were appropriately guarded? An interesting thought.

Restlin sits by and listens to Sesha, and waits patiently to hear what the party have to say.

Mack is the first to respond. Not quite knowing what to say he repeats the words of the Tree itself. It's a bit of a sad moment.

Atlas feels quite emotional about it. He may not have been the on eot speak with the Tree but he can feel the change it is undergoing. He's a man of action though and asks the duo for their opinion: should he defend the Tree or go on the offensive?

Armand is just as stunned. He probes Mack for further information and wonders what they should do now. How much time does the Tree have left? What should they do afterwards?

Elyngael is more that happy to volunteer to find this trouble. She is keen to show that there is ranger blood in her veins. But where to start?

The day is drawing to an end (finally!). The weather outside still looks unpredictable. The mood inside the tavern is considerably merrier. People have practically queued to buy a drink for the heroes. Families are slowly returning to their homes to check what damage may have befallen them.

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OOC: Excellent posting this week team! We haven't had a perfect week for a while. Get a perfect week and I'll throw everyone a hero point! Well, except for Restlin and Sesha. Those guys have enough :)

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Friday December 1st, 2017 8:33:42 AM
Neshi all but purrs as the last of the healing energy passes through him, "Thank you my lady. I appreciate the healing.

Neshi listens to Seshi's story and them Mack's and has to agree with the others that momentous times and possibly not very fun ones were in the offing.

Restlin the Sword Master
Friday December 1st, 2017 10:28:37 AM
"My goodness, you sure are a serious bunch."

Restlin flags down that elf with the cider. Obviously this was going to be a multiple-drink affair. "Ok, first thing. We're dealing with Powers here. That's Powers with a capital P. This dusky-skinned beauty next to me worships and receives her power from a 'dead' (Restlin makes little air quotes) Power, and she's one of the most powerful witches in The Wold. Point being killing a Power so that they don't come back is no small feat. They may sleep for a really long time, but they operate on a different time-scale than you and I do.

"Second, even if you can't save the tree yourselves, there's no shame in asking for help. I mean...Sesha and I slept through the dendrology portions of our studies, but there's always Peerimus down in his grove by Heranmar. There's a good chance he's really busy with what's going on, but this is a pretty important tree. Surely there's something he can do to help. He's not easy to get a hold of, though...

"I know. Sesha, hold my cider. I need to go talk to a turtle."

Restlin looks around, taking in details of exactly where he is. "Save my seat, everyone." He starts to cast a spell, then pauses & looks around. "Seriously, don't let anyone sit here." He finishes his spell and vanishes, leaving Sesha to discuss her wealth of knowledge about Powers.

***

Rob, I'll work with you via email about our Turtle Friend in Hook City.

...and for the record, Restlin has *zero* hero points. Mendicants cheat enough without needing hero points too.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Friday December 1st, 2017 1:02:57 PM
"Thank you Sesha, and yes, your presence is certainly appreciated."

"Okay Restlin, The Dragon Consortium, not Gaston's real or contrived The Consortium. Good to know. As is that there are people we can ask for help. We still don't know what has just happened in Plateau City, or if Sawdust is being liberated from the giants. These amongst other things concern us, so yes, a serious bunch."

As the conversations continue, 'Osul gives Mack a look ... the message from The Tree was an awesome responsibility to receive and deliver. "The good thing is we have experience getting a grove started here.", he adds with a smile to everyone, but knowing his meditations tomorrow morning will in no small part be sharing this news with The Wood. He quarter-turns the standing gnarled darkwood staff back and forth in his hand, and he considers the form of it.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' (60' haste)
Friday December 1st, 2017 1:06:19 PM
I ponder the thought about the seeds of The Tree, as the thought had crossed my mind as well. I didn't receive any, so I'm not sure where they are, or even if little saplings have already begun to grow. I go thru my thoughts from the bonding with The Tree again to see if there was any hint as to exactly how and where any offspring will begin.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Friday December 1st, 2017 4:22:02 PM
Atlas' shoulders slump a little at Restlin's comment about being serious. "I'm sorry, I didn't use to be this way. I am more suspicious now than I have ever been and that has lead me to be miserable company the past few years. Maybe after all this I'll find my old happy self again." Suddenly Atlas realizes that Restlin directed that at the group and not just him. He pauses long enough for it to be awkward, then tries to move on. However, Restlin has other ideas. He watches as the wizard disappears.

Looking over to Sesha, "Does he do that often?" Atlas looks back at the chair, then back at Sesha. "I guess that question isn't important right now since he's coming back. Can you tell us what you may know? All this talk of Powers with a capital P has me thoroughly confused." You can see that Atlas' ears are starting to turn red and if you pay close attention you'll see that he's not sitting still, constantly adjusting or shifting. Something has him feeling uncomfortable, or maybe embarrassed?

Atlas keeps an eye on the chair to make sure no one touches it.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack
Friday December 1st, 2017 5:08:05 PM
Beordir listens carefully to all the melancholy conversations. It seems there is great power coming and many things fear it. He glances toward the door facing the heart of the Culverwood.

Returning his gaze to the table, he adds, "The Coronet of Leaves has been whispering to certain elves recently as it had not in millennia. Alas, I never got to share in It's power, but I sought It in vain for a few years before coming to the Tree. If there is a threat to the great Powers in the Wold, that storm outside may be seeking the Arboreal Father....I wonder if that makes the Tree the avatar of the Face of the Forest?"

(OOC Ok, I'm not trying to define the plot. This is some of Beordir's backstory. I was imaginin' when I wrote it, forgive me if it goes astray )

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Friday December 1st, 2017 7:56:38 PM
Now that the danger has passed, Talya is calm and composed. She whips out a sheaf of paper and is furiously scribbling down the words exchanged at the table.

"Powers, the death of the Tree of Parting, and a Harbinger of Doom. Perhaps this is a little out of my league, but I want in. Someone's going to write an record of everything to come, and it might as well be me! Why, if I'll publish then my mother will have no reason to.. Ahem, never mind.

With that she leans back in her with a wide grin, bordering on lascivious, her eyes bright as she perceives her imagined triumphs.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Friday December 1st, 2017 10:05:18 PM
Armand continues to stare into his cup. He ponders and quietly says, "Lord Gargul will gather all things at some point in time.

Then he sits upright and smacks himself in his head. "Of Course!" He announces. "That is why Lord Gargul led me to the Sage's Guild, to preserve the history of things." He pulls out his journal. "Excuse me I must record the tales of the Tree that the long time residents may have."

He sets out on his quest to question the residents for any stories and such they may have of the Tree protecting them, doing odd things, etc.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Friday December 1st, 2017 10:31:28 PM
Elyngael and Khan decide to join Armand. Perhaps some of the residents have more than stories to tell, perhaps they have maps of the surrounding area. She could look at them while Armand collects tales, and just maybe, the residents will reveal something from the past to help them in the 'now' and near future.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' (60' haste)
Saturday December 2nd, 2017 1:14:39 PM
My eyes perk up a little.... "Did someone say Hamburger?!?!" :)

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth
Saturday December 2nd, 2017 6:20:57 PM

Sesha watches Restlin whisk himself away, then promptly stands up and sits in his chair. "He is my consort, and I have informed him he will serve me as both husband and High Arcanist of my House, which I am due to inherit from Matron Mhalice when the consortium sees fit for me to retire from my current post. It would do him some good to remember he shouldn't tell me what to do, in front of company, at any rate."

She does answer Atlas though.

"He isn't one to hesitate on an idea. I think his biggest pet peeve is holding his fireballs while our more lawfully bent allies make sure it's okay for us to fight the people we often find ourselves in conflict with. It's a long list, that.""

She takes another sip of her concoction, then considers Atlas and his second question.

"Unfortunately, there isn't much more to explain. The history of the Wold is full of dead, banished, sleeping, and otherwise disenfranchised gods. I'm sure if they are able to suffer such a fate, then the smaller and less omnipotent "powers" of the Wold are just as susceptible. The thought that something is threatening not just the powers, but the gods as well, means that whatever is happening is an event of heavenly proportion. Which means that until we mortals know exactly how to help, all we can do is put out the fires as they pop up."

She thinks about her own words, then adds.

"I think that's the important perspective to keep. Each time one of us succeeds in preserving the sanity or vitality of another Power or Awakened region of the wold, that's one more being that we keep in the fight against whatever is coming. I hardly think that these odd happenings will suddenly end and this is just a weird pattern of attacks and monsters. Rather this is all just a byproduct of whatever is happening to spook the pantheons and frighten the semi-divine. When whatever - it - is, gets birthed into our World, screaming and tearing and hungry, it will be many times worse than what we are experiencing right now. "

She touches her holy symbol of Serenbeth, a preserved white rose she keeps on a pin in her hair.

"And the more gods and awakened and powers we have to pray to for help, the better off we are. That's why Restlin has gone back to speak to Torm, a Turtle who is also a venerable priest and the wisest creature we've met in our considerable travels. If anyone can help you save your tree, it's him."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Monday December 4th, 2017 10:28:40 AM
Atlas nods at Sesha's response. "Thank you, that helps me wrap my head around things."

Feeling a bit more confident now, he asks a question to pass the time. [b]"While we wait for Restlin's return, would you be willing to share a story with us? We have heard stories of the Dragon Consortium, and the more good we do for the Tree the more focused we have become on the fight for good in the Wold. That has me wondering if we might ever be considered for membership. I'm curious how your group went about joining. Were you approached or did you seek it out? What great deed did you do to achieve your membership?"

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Monday December 4th, 2017 12:30:15 PM
I listen in to any good stories.

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth
Monday December 4th, 2017 4:56:16 PM

Sesha sighs, and thinks about how best to field this one.

"We had just returned from a lead on some Teucri artifacts. The whole of Hook City is and has been bound to Teucri technology, as it hangs suspended on giant hooks in the sky that keep it from falling. The hooks aren't really connected to anything at all, they just float there."

She motions with her hands, trying her best to show what a floating city might look like.

"So whenever there is a cache of knowledge on the Teucri located, Hook City bureaucracy tries to get there first, since so little is known about the artifacts that keep thousands of people suspended in the air. Aside from their artifacts and edifices, they left very few traces behind. Hook City sent us to try and find a way to repair some of them that had failed. While so engaged, we stopped the ressurection of an old menace named Grendel the Cruel. When we returned home, the Consortium was waiting for us."

She takes another sip and frowns, apparently dissatisfied. "Not enough bubbles."She waves her hands, and more bubbles and fizz appear, and she settles back into her chair.

"They held a fancy dinner and invited us to join. Everyone else thought it was a good idea, but I knew firsthand what happened to groups who failed in the Consortium tests. Or at least, in my opinion, what happens. They told us they had been watching us, and wouldn't reveal their sources. Their network is huge, and I've come to expect that there's nothing I do they don't know about. "

She adjusts her legs, then continues. "So from there we went on a number of missions for them, culminating with our acceptance after investigating some things in Fae Skemir, Queen Ma'abs realm." She thinks a bit, then adds. "It's weird you know, when they send you into a situation with so many ramifications. What if you fail? I couldn't help but wonder if Valdor Dragonstone was just going to jump out of the woodworks and rescue us, but he never did."

She sighs, apparently there was a rough memory in there somewhere.

"So they'll come for the Tree Wardens too, I imagine. To see if you want to become something more than defenders of your realm, but rather defenders of all realms. The correct answer is not always yes, you should make sure your group is cohesive and ready, and trusts one another implicitly. My first adventuring group, the Shadow Guardians, failed the same trial we were assigned in Fae Skeimer. The acceptance missions have a way of breaking fragile bonds, or cementing strong ones. Just make sure you are ready when they do come knocking."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack
Monday December 4th, 2017 8:02:03 PM
Hook City sounds like place out of time. The whole place floating in the air. That is so far removed from the woods Beordir has lived in. Plateau City was also interesting. There were a lot of people, but most of them were polite. Still...the Tree was much more like home.

"It sounds like you and your...consort are not home very often. Though you do get to do more good than staying at home and learn many new things....Hmmmm. Now I see why you say it's a tough choice."

Beordir is quiet after that revelation, thinking to his family a long way across the Sea of Green.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Monday December 4th, 2017 8:05:32 PM
Armand continues to inquire of the Tree dwellers for stories of the Tree's sentience and protection.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Monday December 4th, 2017 9:19:57 PM
Elyngael continues to accompany Armand and inquire about maps whether old or new.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Monday December 4th, 2017 11:22:09 PM
Neshi listens and thinks and wonders what is in store for her new found group.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Monday December 4th, 2017 11:35:42 PM
Atlas listens intently as Sesha explains, leaning forward on the table and practically hanging on her every word. A slight look of disappointment crosses his face when she finishes, but he quickly smiles and his mood seems much better than before. He sits back in his chair, keeping his hands wrapped around the mug on the table. "Thank you for sharing your story with us. Sometimes I swear I'm still that 10 year old boy that loved listening to grandpa tell stories by the fire. However, I must admit that I'm also concerned our time will not come. As a group, we've had a lot of turnover. Our core is getting stronger, with 'Osul, Armand, Beordir, Mack, and I having built a strong bond. I would trust them with my life. It's those last few rooms at our hall though. Maybe Elyngael, Tayla, and Neshi find it in their destiny to join us for longer than those in the past."

Atlas looks over at the three of them and smiles again, "Not to put too much pressure on you or anything." He follows it up with a wink so they know he's just playing around.

Atlas thinks for a moment, then turns and asks another question to Sesha, "If we were to decline the initial offer, would there ever be a second chance, or is it a one-time offer only? You did mention that your first group failed, so you certainly had a second chance. However, saying no is different than trying and failing."

shane P
Monday December 4th, 2017 11:57:37 PM
Mack: thinks about tree seeds and hamburgers, but in thinking of the seeds he has an inkling that it will be something that he will know when he sees it,

Atlas: realizes that he has perhaps molded himself into the image of a hard-bitten warrior a too much. but how much is stress and confusion and how much the slings and arrows of the world? Sesha's explanation helps a bit.

Armand:, Talya and Elyngael all realize that great change is afoot, and that the future is far from certain, and while one sees profit and the other sees duty, both come to the same conclusion, that there must be some record, while the third believes that rather than a record, there is information to be gained. . luckily Arnos Faulk already has a seat at one of the tables and is, in his engaging way, teasing stories out of Dungarth and Boolia. it seems that strong drink will loosen the tongue.

�Osul: cannot help but worry about the tree, and seems anxious to do something.

Boerdir think about how the current troubles will be reflected and received back home. He is respectfully stunned at the responsibility inherent in being a member of the Dragon Consortium.

Yurr'Neshi feels much refreshed by Sesha' healing. but still troubled inside by the tidings they bring.

The Dragon Consortium members bring a sense of calm to the Triple T, They are the Dragon Consortium after all. Where once there was nervous babbling and nervous energy in this place, it has calmed down to a tired worry, drink and food flow. The tree folk hang off the newcomers every word.

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 12:45:00 AM

Sesha regards Atlas cooly. He was curious, this one.

"Atlas, she begins. "You seem to have a desire -to know-, rather than just hear. Among my blood-kin, that is dangerous. Among my people, that is respected." She wonders how much to explain about each part, then decides she will just let the story flow and he can interject as he sees fit.

"When I adventured in It'lal, in the northern continent, I was one of the Shadow Guardians. I was assigned to a good-will party, our mission was mostly to help It'lal recover both its power, and its reputation."

She grins.

"We made great strides. At first, things were great. We were seven .. surface drow.. as we knew ourselves to be called then, and one halfling. We rose quickly, fighting our way through the Wolds evils one by one, doing our best to teach others that the drow were not all evil as the most extreme examples of our kind. Ekeing out a life on the surface was difficult."

She tilts her cauldron upside down for a moment, then places it back on the table, empty.

"I was still very young, and the Matrons had taken an interest in me, which meant much scrutiny. It was more than I could bear. I got into a terrible spat with one of them, and I was removed from the Shadow Guardians, for the span of an entire year. During this time, I was sent on a number of tedious diplomatic affairs, I supposed aimed at teaching me my place, or patience."

She adds with a note of sadness.

"I kept up with my friends through the giggling ghost, all the while stuck in a trading post of a place called Brynn Baranz. I kept up with all the developments. They discovered an ancient drow shifter named Defias in Fae Skeimer, who helped them on their first consortium mission. They acquired a companion, a surface elf, and from there things began to fall apart."

Sesha pauses, looking to make sure there's no one around she might offend.

"Fae Skeimer is a place of terrible truths. The split amongst the elves was a terrible thing. Racism, fear, and tribal warfare erupted there, and as a way of appeasing their gods, the surface elves commited terrible atrocities while blaming the twilight elves - my ancestors through blood -, as we learned they were called, for everything. Eventually, the war became two sided, and hate was the common currency of the time. It was during the final moments of uncovering these truths and faced with their consequences on the history of the Wold that the Shadow Guardians fell to infighting, racial hatred, and arguments. They technically succeeded in their mission, but hatred was in their hearts and they failed their test. Shortly after, shamed and angry with each other and themselves, they disbanded and scattered to the four winds."

With some measured constraint, Sesha keeps her anger at a simmer.

"I still don't know how much to blame the Dragon Consortium, I think they knew the Guardians shouldn't have gone on that trial yet. But the Wold always needs heroes, and the consortium is the furnace that tempers their steel. Sometimes though, the blade is flawed and shatters in the kiln."

She smiles, as happily as she can.

"That is how the Shadow Guardians failed. I think it is no coincidence I was sent to the same place they floundered. Thankfully, my bonds with Restlin, Tink, Garret, Bosk, and Beriothan, the only Iron Adventurers at the time, were strong enough to see us through. I didn't even want to join at first, until I learned that Valdor had brought a dead god back once already, and I thought perhaps he might teach me to do the same with Serenbeth, my cherished Little Spirit"

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 6:03:00 AM
"So, in the morning, if that comes with at least a side serving of daylight, we search high and low for seeds. Yes, literally high and low."

Sesha's discussion about the Shadow Guardians - the tales of the (plural) drow and the hobbit - puts him to mind of the (plural) drow and the liontaur.

"... but not until after meditation. And the more gods and awakened and powers we have to pray to for help, the better off we are."

"Wait, Sesha, you know Tormy Turtle?!"

Restlin the Sword Master
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 10:37:02 AM
"Poof!" shouts Restlin as he appears with a very old, very large turtle at the base of the Tree of Parting.

"Hey your majesty," he says to Sesha over their link. "Torm (and maybe Tink) and I are down here to check out this business with the dying tree. The Wardens should steel their patience and come have a chat with him." Once they arrive, he makes introductions. "Wardens, this is Torm, High Priest at the temple of Ma'ab in Hook City and probably the wisest being I know. Torm, these are the Wardens, tasked with keeping the Tree safe."

Then, the mage priest finds somewhere comfortable to sit & watch the proceedings. He was curious to see how the Wardens handled the situation.

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 10:40:35 AM

Sesha opens her mouth to answer O'sul, but is suddenly cut off by a thought from Restlin. She grins, stands, and stretches.

"Lets head back to the base of the Tree, and you can see for yourself."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 10:44:59 AM
I listen to the stories, and definitely agree with Atlas that we have a lot of turnover. We are not yet a well formed, strong team. We have a long way to go. But I think we're moving in the right direction.

I'm not even sure I'd want to be a member of the Dragon Consortium, but if my friends did, I would surely help them get there.

"I'm with you, Osul. After a good rest, let's go see if we can find those seeds! You and I can surely search, if the others have other tasks they'd like to do."

Torm (ACDM Hugh)
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 11:34:00 AM
A very large, very old turtle rests near the base of the tree. He turns his head upwards to take in the Tree and says to Restlin, "THANK...................YOU.....................MY............................FRIEND............................I.............HAD..........NOT.............EXPECTED...............TO...............VISIT HERE."

To the Wardens he says, "I....................UNDERSTAND......................YOU...............THINK.............THE............TREE.........IS............DYING"

"I....................HAVE.............COME...............TO............DISCOVER..............THE.............TRUTH"

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 1:55:17 PM
Atlas follows along intently as Sesha explains. When she wraps up he responds, "You are right, I tend to be curious. Sometimes a bit too curious. However, I do truly appreciate your openness and insight. If there is every anything I can do to repay the favor, please do not hesitate to ask."

After another swig from his mug Atlas prepares to listen further, but it appears there is a change in plans. He watches as Sesha stands and stretches, then listens. At the prospect of something exciting, he decides not to pepper her with questions. He whispers under his breath, "Patience, you need to learn patience."

Heading down with Sesha and the group, Atlas is surprised to see the turtle. "You were not kidding."

As the turtle talks Atlas listens, but it is a struggle not to jump in and finish it's sentences. Once the turtle finishes its thought Atlas responds kindly. "Welcome to the Tree of Parting. I am Atlas Sunowl, a member of the Tree Wardens with these other fine folk you see here. This one here," Atlas motions to Mack, "is Mack and he is the one the Tree spoke with. I'll leave it up to him and 'Osul" Atlas moves a hand to indicate 'Osul, "to explain."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 6:04:50 PM
More stories of the It'lal. I will have to make a note of it. Beordir goes back to listening to the dark elf speak more of her experience with the Dragon Consortium, which is apparently different from the Consortium that murdere Gaston in Plateau City.

Restlin returns in the precense of a turtle that speaks slowly, but clearly. This Tree must be very important to make all these other important people come to see it die.

He does, however, introduce himself, "I am honored to meet you. I am Beordir Galeron recently come from the Culverwood. I have some experience in matters of an arcane nature, but the trouble with the Tree is not part of my aptitude.", with a hint of bitterness in his voice.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 7:50:15 PM
Armand finishes writing down the first story from Dungarth and Boolia when he hears the call to come to the bottom of the Tree. He hesitates weighing the descent from the tree, for the how many times this evening. He decides that this turtle creature may be an historic event....and it does involve the Tree.

"Please excuse me. I think there is something brewing at the base of the Tree again. I hope to be back soon to hear more of your oral histories."

Armand closes his journal and takes the lift down to the base of the Tree.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 8:27:12 PM
Intrigued by first hand accounts of some stories he had only heard whispers about Neshi makes his way down the to the base of the tree to meet this big turtle.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 9:05:43 PM
Elyngael is hoping to learn more, but she joins the others at the bottom of the Tree.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 9:58:32 PM
Muffled curses come from Talya's general vicinity as she knocks over her inkwell as she rises with the other party members.

Some 2 minutes and multiple ink stains later she is frantically recording every possible detail of the talking turtle. At least he doesn't speak too fast for her to record...

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 11:58:12 PM
'Osul cannot manage an introduction just now either. Sesha and Restlin is one thing to find suddenly at The Tree, but now he finds himself face-to-face with Tormy Turtle - the lead character in some of the more interesting tales his mother told them all as children.

This certainly looks and sounds like it could be the same turtle?

Torm (ACDM Hugh)
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 12:15:49 AM
"GREETINGS...................WARDENS..................IF.........YOU.........WILL.......EXCUSE.......ME.........I.............WILL................ASK............FOR.............MAAB's INTERCESSION......................ON...........THE............TREE'S.........BEHALF." Torm says.

"MAAB...............PLEASE......ALLOW...........YOUR.........HUMBLE........
SERVANT..........TO...........MERGE............AND............COMMUNE..........WITH..........THE........TREE........OF.......
PARTING.......TEMPORARILY............SO.....THAT.........YOUR.........SERVANT..............MAY........SHARE..........THE..........
TRUTH........WITH..........THESE.........YOUNGLINGS."

Torm reaches out an appendage and touches the base of the tree. He starts glowing and actually merges with the tree as if he were a druid that cast tree stride, but this is slightly different.

(I edited the post because the long line was breaking viewing on the phone. R)

shane P
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 2:17:29 AM
Mack: is still quite caught up in thinking about the Tree's legacy and hasn't had time yet to include an ancient giant wise turtle into the equation.

Atlas: shows patients and restraint far in excess of what even he himself thought he was capable of, and in doing so makes a good impression on the newly arrived Testudines.
Armand: As fascinating as a story about the prairie fire of '43 is, the arrival of a paragon of wisdom trumps it quite handily.

�Osul: is drawn out of his obsession with finding the tree seeds by the mention of Torm.

Boerdir's a bit bitter that his branch of magic could not be of more use, but still manaes to be cordial to the new guests.

Elyngael finds her way down to the base of the tree.

Yurr'Neshi finds his curiosity piqued at the thought of meeting Torm and husltes down to the tree bast to meet him.

Talya finds that ink stains cloth very well. but still manages to get to the base of the tree.

Sesha speaks words of wisdom, pain and triumph to the party, perhaps her words will be of use as the Tree wardens mature and develop as a party. she makes her way down to see her consort.

Restlin arrives at the base of the tree with Torm in...tow...the party all make their way down to meet and greet him.

The skies are still overcast, but the wind is still and it is quiet, spoken words seem to disappear as soon as spoken. an effect due in part to their being few hard surfaces for the sound to bounce off of, but also it's more noticeable now because nothing chatters, chrips whinnies or whines in the world around you. if it were not for your heart and your breathing and the noise of those around you it would be dead quiet...

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+5=14 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+21=29 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 6:32:13 AM
What did Torm just do? - Spellcraft: 14, Knowledge(Religion): 13

'Osul looks stunned for a moment before asking, "What did Torm just do?".
Then it kicks in - while he doesn't know what Torm is doing specifically (and would still like to know), he realises that this is quite in keeping with the stories.

He'd have volunteered to assist him if the opportunity had presented itself.

Someone said something. No, it's the opposite of that. What is behind the sudden silence?
Perception: 29

Restlin the Sword Master
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 9:49:56 AM
Restlin sits at the base of a nearby tree. Not THE Tree, but one close by. He pats the ground next to him, inviting Sesha to come join and watch someone else deal with this kind of thing for a change.

"Full of doubts, these ones," he says just loud enough for her to hear. He offers an arm before she claims it as her own. "That 'Osul guy looks pretty enamored with Torm, though. Think we made someone's day, even if Torm can't save the tree."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 11:39:13 AM
Squeaver wanders over to sniff Torm.... or where Torm was.

I impatiently look around for anything that might be seeds or new saplings, very tempted to wonder off a little further.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 1:32:53 PM
Atlas is pleased to see that there is someone here that might be able to help the Tree. He is a it surprised when Torm disappears, but he waits patiently. Seeing Restlin and Sesha together chatting makes him curious, but he's asked enough questions for the moment so he holds his tongue.

Instead, he passes the time by looking around, taking in everything around them, and trying to decipher any signs of danger that may come.

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 2:16:05 PM

Sesha takes Restlins arm, and watches with some concern.

"Surely he isnt going to just merge with the tree?", she whispers.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 5:47:24 PM
Elyngael watches in amazement as the turtle seems to merge into the tree.

"That's weird."

She wanders around a bit trying to get the lay of the land as she waits for whatever it going to happen to happen.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+7=15 ;
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 5:55:40 PM
Armand observes the spell cast by the turtle. "A sentient turtle." he thinks to himself.

Spellcraft 15 (d20+7)

He settles down to record the events in the journal.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 7:45:22 PM
Beordir wanders over to Mack. "So what would the offspring of the Tree of Parting look like? Did she give you any indication?"

Restlin the Sword Master
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 9:46:24 PM
"Only if it's the right thing to do," is his only reply to Sesha. He continues watching.

Torm (ACDM Hugh)
Thursday December 7th, 2017 12:05:09 AM
Torm emerges from the tree 2 objects resting on his shell that weren't there before.

"I....HAVE...HAD..........A............CONVERSATION..........WITH..............THE.............TREE.............AND......IT...........APPEARS......THERE........WAS........A...........MISUNDERSTANDING.............WITH........THE.........WARDENS."

"THE.......TREE......IS.......NOT.....DYING....IT.......IS.........PREPARING......TO........HIBERNATE..............YOU....SEE....GREAT...NATURAL....POWERS..........PERCEIVE......TIME..............DIFFERENTLY........THAN..........MORTALS........DO......AND........THE...........TREE........USED.........
THE.......WRONG.........WORDS.....IN.......COMMUNICATING........WITH...YOU"

"WHATEVER.....IS..............GOING............ON.............THE.....TREE......IS......WORRIED.....AND............THE....TREE....IS....GOING........TO..HIBERNATE.....TO..........PROTECT.....ITSELF....AND......IT........SAID......TO.........SEEK........OUT........ITS...CHILDREN....IN.......ORDER..TO ...ALLOW.......YOU....TO.......HAVE........SOMETHING..........TO.......COMMUNE..........WITH.....AND..........IN...........CASE..........THE...........WORST..........DOES....HAPPEN...........THE....TREE.......WILL.........SURVIVE."

To that end you notice that the 2 objects on the turtle's back are a seed and a sapling.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Thursday December 7th, 2017 7:00:08 AM
"Hibernate?! But we've barely started trying to wake The Tree up, Torm. You know... in a great natural powers perception of time kind of way..." Sincerest form of flattery and all.

"They look interesting, though I have to admit that I was expecting more than two ... even if that is sufficient for "children" to be true. I was imagining a ring of trees growing at the drip line of The Tree."

"I hope I speak for us all when I say we thank you both for this trust."

shane P
Thursday December 7th, 2017 10:27:29 AM
Ooc: sorry guys, life caught up with me. Last night and I was unable to post. Will try to catch up tonight.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Thursday December 7th, 2017 12:30:27 PM
"Well, I'm imagining some GIANT acorns.... but apparently, that's it!"I say to Beordir, as Torm slowly emerges.

I notice Squeaver lick his lips at the mention of giant acorns.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Thursday December 7th, 2017 1:08:40 PM
Armand continues to record the events.

Restlin the Sword Master
Thursday December 7th, 2017 1:32:10 PM
Restlin is glad to see Torm is not merging permanently with the tree.

"Excellent. So, the Tree lives, and you folks get to commune with its children until it decides to wake back up...which may not be in any of our lifetimes, but still! Beats losing the Tree of Parting for all eternity, right?"

The Magepriest turns to address Torm directly. "You remain the epitome of wisdom and dependability, friend. I'm ready to take us back home to Hook City whenever you're ready."

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Thursday December 7th, 2017 5:10:21 PM

Feeling a bit more relieved that the tree isn't actually dying Neshi eyes the seed and the sapling with some concern. Stepping forward, Neshi asks a simple question of Torm.

" The Tree didn't manage to mention anything about where it might like his progeny to be taken to did it?"

"As I recall what little I know of trees they generally do not want to compete with their seedlings and tend to spread them a fair distance away if they can unless they are actually near to the end of their span of years....

Of course ew are talking about a "Power" and just some plain tree, but..."

Sesha, Blood Witch of Serenbeth
Thursday December 7th, 2017 6:36:56 PM

Sesha tugs Restlins sleeve.

"One moment please."

She crosses to Atlas, and slips a ring off of her finger and presses in into his palm. The ring is fat, made of bone, with a carving of a snake dyed with black ink wrapping around it's circumference.

"My name among the Ga'alin translates, literally, to black snake. Please accept this token as my well wishes for you Atlas. I felt like we connected a little, perhaps."

She waves and runs back to Restlin, squeezing his arm.

"Take us home, Mage-Priest. I'd like to spend some alone time with you before we get dispatched again. Farewell Tree Guardians!"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Thursday December 7th, 2017 7:43:48 PM
Elyngael and Khan prepare for the next journey. They know the Tree has bequeathed a great gift through the turtle that must be guarded and planted in just the right spot. They want to be part of that important quest.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Thursday December 7th, 2017 8:29:48 PM
The words of the assembled heroes and the... turtle... are kept safely scribed upon Talya's finest parchment. Ready to start the journey to plant the Tree's children, she fastens her bag and mutters aside to Yurr'Neshi.

"Things certainly don't stay boring around here, do they? We've only been here awhile and we're already leaving on world-changing business. I suppose our Consortium pursuit will have to wait."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack
Thursday December 7th, 2017 8:37:52 PM
Beordir blinks perplexed at Mack's levity, then smiles at the ludicrousness of it.

Soon the shouting turtle comes back out of the Tree of Parting and actually has seeds. Much relieved, his comfort is short-lived when the It'lal bids them farewell. "But you just got here..."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Thursday December 7th, 2017 11:53:59 PM
Atlas watches the proceedings with interest, not exactly sure what to say. He decides that letting the others do the talking in this case is probably best.

As he deciphers what he has heard he sees Sesha approach. He is completely caught off guard by her gift and kind words. Reverting back to that awkward person from earlier, he struggles to find words, but he does eventually recover with some grace, �You have caught me empty handed and tongue tied.�. He pauses to take a breath, then continues, �I can honestly say that this is the most honest and rewarding gift I have ever received. Thank you my lady Sesha, you are a unique, beautiful gift to this world and I consider myself fortunate to have been graced by your presence this day.�

Another pause, Atlas racks his brain for something from his youth. Then it strikes him. �We have a saying back home when friends part. I haven�t said this in years, but if I remember it correctly...May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May Serenbeth hold you in the palm of Her hand.� He bows his head to her as he accepts her gift, then says under his breath, �I might have personalized that a bit.�. He looks up, winks and smiles just before she runs off.

shane P
Friday December 8th, 2017 12:54:19 AM

Mack: finds that his imaginings are not quite reality, The seed for such a mighty tree you would expect to be grand in size or magnificence. It looks like a Buckeye, lustrous reddish-brown and about the size of a halflings fist. The sapling is even less impressive, except for its leaves, barely 6 in tall it's three leaves dwarf the tree itself and are shaped somewhat between a fig trees leaf and a maple, one thing is for certain, they are designed to suck up the light.

Atlas: with honesty and sincerity accepts Sesha gift, even a warrior can be smooth every once in a while.

Armand: continues to record the event.

�Osul: wishes there were more progeny, but is still humbled by that there any at all.

Boerdir laughes at Macks levity. his relief is profound though when the turtle comes back out with the seed and sapling.

Elyngael prepares her self for the sacred honor of planting the Trees progeny.

Yurr'Neshi asks good questions, where is the best place to plant the seed and sapling.

Talya has more than she could hope for to write about, and now to do.

With the Turtle Torm out of the tree carrying seeds of the trees progeny, The consortium agents prepare to depart, their duty done and a bit of quiet time calling their name. A few questions have yet to be answered, but things seem to be winding down at last.

Torm (ACDM Hugh)
Friday December 8th, 2017 2:12:57 AM
To Osul Torm says, "THE.........TREE........TRUSTS...........YOU"

"I..............FEEL............THIS...........TRUST................
IS...............WELL............PLACED"

To everyone he says, "AS.......................TO......................WHERE............
THE.............TREE.............WOULD.........LIKE........ITS..............
CHILDREN.........TO............BE...........THE...........ANSWER........
IS..........SOMEWHERE.............SAFE"

"I...........SUGGEST..................YOU...........FIND.............
TWO........SEPARATE.............SAFE..............SPACES............
NEAR.............ENOUGH..........THAT........YOU..............CAN................
COMMUNE..............WITH..........THE............CHILDREN..........BUT......
FAR........ENOUGH.........AWAY.......THAT...........THEY.......CAN.....
SURVIVE..........IF...........SOMETHING.........HAPPENS........TO........
THE.........TREE.......THUS.......FULFILLING......THE.............TREE'S........WISHES"

Restlin the Sword Master
Friday December 8th, 2017 10:13:39 AM
"This guy's gonna make Yzargo (OOC: Not going to look up the spelling) jealous, I thinks..." Restlin says silently to Sesha over their shared link.

"Excellent, all good things then. Welp, time to make like a Tree then, I suppose. Good meeting you all. Good luck with your saplings!" With that, Restlin offers an elbow to Sesha and places his other hand on Torm before teleporting all three of them back to Hook City's temple of Ma'ab.

***

Thanks for the hospitality, Wardens. Good luck!

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Friday December 8th, 2017 10:36:03 AM
Atlas turns to the group after Restlin, Sesha, and Torm vanish. "That was certainly an entertaining couple of hours. 'Osul/Mack, I assume you'll be in charge of figuring out the planting? I certainly don't have a clue how close these need to be in order to commune with them and/or the Tree. As for the rest of us, I'm not sure exactly where this leaves us. Something bad is happening, but we don't know how to go about fixing it. I don't like sitting around waiting for it to come to us, but I don't know what else to do. Anyone have thoughts?"

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+20=39 ; d20+5=21 ;
Friday December 8th, 2017 6:52:24 PM
(Knowledge Nature: 39)
"Farewell! Another page in the tail of Tormy Turtle!... I always thought some of the largest non-magical trees had quite small seeds... ", the latter he thinks aloud as their visitors depart.

"Still, and this bears further discussion, I suggest we secure the seed until we have the sapling established - and I have an idea of how to go about it. I'm wanting to hear eveyones input on this matter." (... and Knowledge Geography: 21)

"As for the threat, I suggest the Residents set a watch, and we arrange some kind of land and air reconnaissance ... I don't mind admitting that the blanket of dark clouds along with the absense of a breeze is a little disconcerting. And I say that as some who really feels a kinship with the weather!"

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack
Friday December 8th, 2017 7:35:39 PM
Beordir watches the members of the Dragon Consortium depart. While they were helpful securing progeny for the Tree of Parting, they did not really have any answers about what threatens the Tree.

Beordir leans back on the rail and remembers, [b]"Well, we know the Tree was attacked by three air elementals. We also know that normally, creatures do not readily travel from their native plane to ours. We know there is a storm off to the east that lingers as no storm has. Torm knows the Tree fears something in the world and we trust Torm's word."

"Questions I can come up with off the top of my head : Who called those elementals here? Is there some sustaining magic that could transfer more outsiders to the Tree? What controls the placement of that storm? Anyone know any powerful entities for the Elemental Plane of Air."

He looks around to see who else has questions.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Saturday December 9th, 2017 4:07:00 AM
"Um, acktually, they weren't air elementals - I would hazard a guess that they originated from the plane of Negative Energy. Whatever foe threatens the Tree is most likely an enemy of life itself..."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Saturday December 9th, 2017 7:27:14 AM
"I wonder if we should maybe store the seed somewhere safe and not yet plant it. Maybe inside our Bag Of Holding? Give the sapling some time first, and also wait for The Wold to calm down a little? Right now, after what just happened, I'm not sure there's ANYwhere really safe at the moment."

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Saturday December 9th, 2017 1:40:23 PM
Armand finishes recording the events.

"I leave the nature things to you and Mack." He tells 'Osul.

He looks around. "I for one am quite tired. It's been a long day. Before we set out finding a spot to plant the sapling, I could use some rest to refresh my spells. If you recall, this day began with us investigating the sewers in Plateau City, encountering that strange golem, encountereing Maab herself and being transported here, or near here, then walking back to the Tree, those strange leaf creatures that accidentally attacked the child, then the storm blows in with those negative energy elementals, then the two visitors, and the Turtle Torm. It's been quite the eventful day."

He sighs and stands up. "Plus! Our mounts are still back in Plateau City! Unless Maab somehow transported them as well and we just have not seen them around. That puts all of us back on foot and narrows our choices for how far we can safely travel. And by safely, I mean how far we can get from the Tree since I think we need to hang around here and provide a defense. Something obviously wants to eliminate it for some reason."

He pauses and seems momentarily lost in thought. "I wonder, if when a new power or god or entity comes on the scene if it somehow must take power from what is already there, sort of like a balance or something." He shrugs. "Oh well, that's way above my level of philosophical and religious thinking level."

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Monday December 11th, 2017 6:38:58 AM

Perhaps Folbre or one of the other elders you mentioned might have an idea where we should plant the seed and sapling?

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Monday December 11th, 2017 11:50:06 AM
Atlas listens to the discussion about the seed & sapling, but doesn't really have much to add of value. However, he does have a question, "What happens to the sapling if it isn't getting sun or nutrients? I would think that putting it away would require constant oversight to ensure we don't kill it. I've heard of people that put plants in their homes and they have to care for them very carefully or they die."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Monday December 11th, 2017 3:26:28 PM
"I think the sapling should definitely be planted somewhere soon; somewhere that we feel is safe."

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Monday December 11th, 2017 3:49:21 PM
"What we don't have much of right now is light.", he says, looking up at the dark sky. "But yes, is bears further investigation."
"A little light and water isn't a problem in the short term, but those clouds will have to be lifted."
"Nutrients... good point. We should have sources for some of that here."

"As for the mounts, we should be able to send word and have them behind the next wagon heading this way."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Monday December 11th, 2017 5:15:06 PM
Atlas perks up at the mention of their mounts. "It sure would be nice to get Sabre back. Let me know how much it costs and I'll chip in."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack
Monday December 11th, 2017 8:18:34 PM
Whilest enough people are thinking about preserving the Tree's offspring, Beordir is considering that cloud. He turns to Talya and asks, "Have you seen something like these creatures before? Any idea if they reside here or if they are from another plane?"

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Monday December 11th, 2017 8:18:44 PM
Elyngael ells the group, "We need to rest before we set out on any journey. Armand is right - this has been a long and eventful day. Let us plan to depart early with enough supplies to make it back to Plateau City. We can plant the sapling in an appropriate spot along the way."

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Monday December 11th, 2017 9:27:41 PM
"Beordir, I'm pretty sure those things weren't from around here. Speaking of which..." He looks around.
"Did all the Treants get killed by those things?"

OOC, what kind of Treant lumber is around?

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 12:00:21 AM
"I have only encountered such creatures in my tomes, and I think Armand would know more about them - they are creatures of purest negative energy, the same force that animates the undead."

shane P
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 1:07:30 AM
with a flash of light the visitors are gone and the party begins to discuss plans for the furture.

Good ideas a passed around, the imput of the residence of the tree needs to be considered, and the horses and loot from Plateau city needs to be see too as well.

Questions about how to care for the seed and sapling are passed around. Of the Treants, those not blown away by the weird negative energy air elementals seem to have taken root a ways from the Tree of Parting. (two have been outright killed and their lumber bodies are in good shape, albet missing a few limbs.).

A few caravans are heading toward Plateau City and one of the drovers known and trusted by the Ilyndrathyls offers to be your agent on his way back to Plateau City, to get your horses back.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 12:17:44 PM
I let the agent know that the services are greatly appreciated, and ask if there is anything we can do in return.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 3:23:39 PM
(OOC: what time of the year is it spring, fall etc.)

Perhaps we should leave the sapling in care of Folbre and the elders until we find a suitable place for it. I do not believe we should travel with it in and case other than to plant immediately. The seed can remain dormant for a good long time I am certain.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 3:55:55 PM
"Tomorrow I will see what I can find up in the clouds. I'm waiting for tomorrow incase there is something up there that is triggered by a presence. Before that I will fashion a set of stone medalions.", he adds with a smile.

"But that is tomorrow. I will have spells with a strong focus on helping the sapling establish."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 6:22:41 PM
As discussion turn to caravans and Plateau City, Beordir looks toward the window, then looks back and asks, "Why are we going back to Plateau City? For horses? Surely not for Gaston's remains."

"By the time we get back, that storm may have assaulted the Tree again without us to defend it. Why don't we sell them to a caravaneer, or ask someone to bring them back?"

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 8:16:40 PM
"Well I for one am for getting some sleep." Armand starts going up to the Tree. "You know the best place for that sapling might be to just plant it at the edge of the Culver Wood."

"Come on you." He indicates the new people. "I'll show you around the residence." Armand then heads up to the parties head quarters.

exterior

interior

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Tuesday December 12th, 2017 9:07:53 PM
It is apparent to Elyngael that this group will not be making a decision anytime soon, so she follows Armand into the Tree to claim a place suitable for her and Khan to get a sound night's rest.

shane P
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 3:01:22 AM
Mack: thanks the drover, the man talks with you all a bit to get a good idea of where, what, why, when and how of your situation at Plateau City. He seems to know a lot of people there and assures you he will get your horses and any other things you left there back to you.

Atlas: sets in quiet contemplation of the events of the past few days.

Armand: shows the new guys around.

�eOsul: talks about what might occur tomorrow.

Boerdir questions the wisdom of leaving the tree during this time of crisis. especially after you already have an agent working for you...

Elyngael decides to explore the new digs. it's a pretty nice set up the tree wardens have here.

Yurr'Neshi (Early Fall.) wisely suggests that they put the tree with the more established members of the Tree of parting. it's hard to take care of plants in the middle of a battle.

Talya still contimplates the strange elementals you fought earlier.

Things still seem off around the tree. the skies have taken on a greenish cast, and the wind, while it has started back up, can't seem to decide what direction to blow from. Whatever is happening in the world..it's not over yet...but at least the more violent aspects seem to be past.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 11:26:49 AM
Atlas tags along with Armand. "Sleep sounds like a wonderful idea. It has been a long day."

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 12:26:30 PM
Talya yawns, clearly tired out from all the excitement. She moves toward whatever room she's been assigned, or failing that a comfortable looking spot.

"Let's discuss it in the morning, I just want to rest my eyes for a bit..."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 1:33:25 PM
If things seem quiet, I'm certainly ready for a rest as well. I have not had a chance to even learn new spells now available to me as a Greenmage.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 4:06:42 PM
'Osul sleeps like a log, as a hedgehog.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 8:11:04 PM
"Help yourself, there are several rooms available." Armand takes them on a brief tour. "Yurr'Neshi you may find one of the rooms on the end more to your liking, they were built extra large to accommodate some non humanoid members of our party at one time."

"Oh James, allow me to introduce you. James here is our butler, steward, and general best helper. James this is Talya, Elyngael, and Yurr'Neshi. They will be staying with us. Alas our other members wandered off during our brief jaunt to Plateau City."

Armand will check with James to see if anything else needs doing and how things went while they were gone. Then he will go to bed.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 24/17/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/8/6, HP: 25 / 53 Flying, Hasted, Protective Ward, Power Attack
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 8:31:25 PM
Beordir has a word with James about making sure to wake him up if the guard gets called out in the middle of the night. Then he to retires to his bed.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 9:40:13 PM
taking a look around, N'eshi is impressed with what he sees ad after a bit of a tour and meeting James, He takes Armand suggestion and moves what little he owns into room 8. after a quick bit of stretching, Neshi stretches out and tries to get some sleep.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Wednesday December 13th, 2017 10:14:49 PM
Elyngael thanks Armand for the introduction and asks James for one of the larger rooms for herself and Khan. Khan does like to stretch out, and Elyngael has always believed in getting a good comfortable rest when the opportunity arises, because it doesn't happen very often.

shane P
Thursday December 14th, 2017 4:01:30 AM
with the threat receded, if not abated...the party feels the weight of the last few days beginning to weight on them. one by one they settle down for a long well deserved rest. in the morning...well the morning will take care of itself.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Thursday December 14th, 2017 4:01:04 PM
At dawn 'Osul meditates with the sapling and the seed.
Afterwards he returns to their dining room.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Thursday December 14th, 2017 9:11:52 PM
When morning comes Elyngael rolls over and buries her head in her bed pillows going back to sleep.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Thursday December 14th, 2017 9:15:32 PM
Armand rises in the morning and prays to Lord Gargul. His prayers are longer than normal, as part of his prayer's is generally asking for guidance and aid.

He wanders about the house and checks the library. Barely 1 shelf filled so far. So much empty space. He how Owen is doing these days.

Looking out the window he checks the sky's to see how the weather fairs. Then he cleans himself up and heads to the Triple T for some breakfast and attempts to learn more about the history of the Tree of Parting so he can record it in his journal.

shane P
Thursday December 14th, 2017 11:56:16 PM
It's DM point dispersal time! so many points! it's like point Christmas all up in here!

first off everyone gets 1000xp for the current adventure. Plus another 6500XP for the last scene in the sewers.

Since it's the Holidays and all everyone receives 1 hero point to use as they see fit, also it's because, I am finally starting to see team cohesion forming, and that's a hard trick to make happen when you've had as many new guys as you have. Good job folks. it's an honor to be your DM.

when everyone awakens in the morning there is a large pile of gold, gold wiring, gems and other valuables piled neatly on the table with bow and a note atop it. The note reads.

Wardens,

In my haste to get you to where you could do the most good I inadvertently cheated you of the rewards that come from defeating such foul creatures as you did. I have remedied that plus a bit for your trouble. -M. .

all told, the pile comes out to be a pretty respectable haul. 70,000gp in raw gold. 14,000gp in silver wire. , 2x 200gp rubies, 2x200 gp emeralds and 14 gp in copper plates and washers.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Friday December 15th, 2017 7:46:51 AM
Still being tired, I wander over to the pile of gold, lay back down, and sleep some more..... on it. :)

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Friday December 15th, 2017 8:33:48 PM
The first thing Beordir does when he wakes up in the morning is to check the weather and make sure the storm has not moved off. After a bit of cleansing meditation first thing, he grabs his weapons and heads downstairs.

He pauses briefly when he notices the pile of valuables on the table. Surely Mack will be around to collect it all soon enough. He continues on outside without disturbing anything.

He heads down to the ground so he doesn't disturb anyone. He does seven laps around the Tree to warm up. Given the temperature, he decides to work through the seventeen forms of Running to Death as they are all vigorous.

Finally in an appropriate state of mind for study, he returns back upstairs only to find Mack fast asleep on the pile of valuables. That didn't take long.

Once upstairs he recalls that there's some uncertainty about what is critical today. With his mind clear, Beordir studies some of his spells, but chooses not to push himself fully. Then he packs his bag in case he needs to travel quickly expecting to need study time later. Finally, he heads back downstairs for breakfast...

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Saturday December 16th, 2017 10:58:07 AM
When I wake up, I take inventory of what we have.

Party Treasure

OOC: We're at 11,352 gp per person right now. Is there anything we want to buy for Party Treasure before we split up the treasure? I was wondering if we want a more powerful healing wand. We currently just have the Wand Of Cure Light Wounds.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Saturday December 16th, 2017 10:04:13 PM
Unaware of the happenings in the head quarters, Armand continues to get stories at the Triple T.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Sunday December 17th, 2017 5:40:17 PM
Elyngael wakes up and wanders around the headquarters. She see's Mack counting a bunch of gold and other trinkets. "You guys sure have a lot of money just lying around."

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Sunday December 17th, 2017 6:03:51 PM
Atlas wakes from his long night of sleep. He wanders about doing his morning routine when he sees the treasure. He lets out a loud "Whoo hoo!" just on instinct. He then notices Mack and he quickly wakes up the halfling. "Get up buddy, I need to start counting so we know how much we have."

Atlas doesn't wait for Mack to get up, he just starts pulling it out from under him hoping for something spectacular to happen :-)

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Sunday December 17th, 2017 8:44:32 PM
'Neshi enjoys the first real comfortable sleep he's had on what seems forever. Once awake he wanders out and down the hall hoping he remembers where the bathing chambers are and then heads to the kitchen to find something to eat. He hears others stirring but hasn't seem anyone yet, so unsure of protocols with this group as yet, gets the wood stove heating up and then looks to see what he could make a lot of should others appear shortly.

Hope fully finding a large square pan for the top of the stove, as well as sausages cheeses eggs onions and some seasoning he begins chopping and and cooking what appears to be on very large soufle like omelet.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Sunday December 17th, 2017 8:51:35 PM
"It's for all of us! Apparently someone wants to help us protect The Tree!" :)

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Monday December 18th, 2017 6:25:30 AM
'Osul looks at the table for a moment and asks, "So, are we supposed to gild it?"
He then heads back into the kitchen to ensure the reservoir is full for the day, and 'Neshi appears to have a handle on things for breakfast.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Monday December 18th, 2017 1:27:48 PM
I count the coins one more time, just to make sure my math wasn't off.... and to feel the coins slide between my fingers. Although really, I much more like the sparkle of the gems. I spend a lot of time looking at those, and wondering why I like them so much.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Monday December 18th, 2017 8:38:15 PM
OOC Mack/Eric I don't know if we need another wand of healing, light, moderate, or otherwise, unless someone else is going to be in charge of it. Generally in battle Armand is going to have access to better party healing through channeling. And if you're too far away for channeling you're too far away for a wand to do any good. I believe we have several potions of cure light wounds that everyone should have access too, though we are getting to the level where we should consider getting potions of cure moderate as a stop gap if you are out of range of the cleric.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Monday December 18th, 2017 8:47:54 PM
Beordir comes in and grabs a roll before joining his friends at the table full of valuables. He watches as Mack finished counting it vaguely amused by the commotion. He accepts his share with thanks, before retiring back up stairs to study a hopefully more useful batch of spells.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Monday December 18th, 2017 9:09:49 PM
Elyngael accepts her share of the funds, buys Khan a big raw steak and takes him outside to eat it. She sits with Khan and looks around trying to decide what to do next.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 12:05:55 AM
Atlas listens in on the conversation, surprised at the lack of enthusiasm for all this treasure. "I like Armand's idea about upping to potions of Cure Moderate Wounds." He then looks around for a second and asks, "Anyone seen James?"

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 3:07:55 AM
After a well-deserved rest, Talya wakes up and refreshes her spells. It's not long before she joins the others at the table of gold. Its not quite as alluring to her as to the others (knowledge is the true treasure after all), but she wouldn't mind getting a new staff...

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 8:30:26 AM
Neshi finished of the egg frittata making sure to leave a couple of serving without meat and with a few extra veggies, slices up a bit of fruit and puts some bread and cheese on the table.

By now the odors of breakfast should be wafting down the halls.

Neshi looks around for a bell or some sort of signaling device and if found rings it once only.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 11:44:32 AM
"Here's everyone's share of the loot...." 11,352 gp each.

OOC: I cleared it off of the Party Treasure.

Party Treasure

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 1:04:43 PM
Atlas looks about, wondering how in the world he is going to haul his 11,352 gold pieces to the Catacombs. First he'll get it to his room though. He pulls his shirt out and makes a bit of a basket with the bottom front as his arm scoops his share from the table. "It's going to take a few trips" You've never seen his smile bigger or the twinkle in his eye brighter.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 3:22:42 PM
'Osul helps 'Neshi with breakfast even if it is only encouraging the clearing of the table and serving.

"I cannot say I have seen James, Atlas."

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 8:18:58 PM
Armand continues to troll for the history of the Tree of Parting.

James comes into the head quarters carrying a large basket. You catch the smell of freshly baked breads. "Hello good sirs and mam's. I went out and bought a variety of breads and stuff for breakfast." He sniffs the air. "But I can tell you may be wanting a more hearty breakfast than fresh bread, butter, marmalade and honey. I shall endeavor to do better. Perhaps I shall take orders for servings in the evening? With that in mind what would you be wanting for lunch and dinner?"

OOC, I realize that there was no place for James to stay in the Head quarters. So I just added a room under the stairs. We can assume there is a duplicate room under each stair.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 9:44:37 PM
Elyngael smells the freshly baked bread and decides that's what she wants - Khan can have his steak. She hasn't had fresh bread in a long time. She summons James and has her own feast dripping with honey.

shane P
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 1:13:33 AM
ooc" sorry for the missed posts. spur of the moment trip back to Texas and spotty wifi prevented any meaningful attempt at getting anything done.

the newcomers enjoy the comforts of the tree wardens bungalow. they seem impressed that it magically sprouts gold. breakfast is had with all the fresh homemade goodness the tree dwellers can provide. the money is counted out, allocated and tallied. it's time for a trip to the catacombs.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 10:58:30 AM
Atlas sees James and gives the man a huge smile. "James! It's so good to see you, and even better when you're carrying food. Anything exciting happen while we were away? Well, other than the obvious?" He takes a few of the things from James and begins to eat as he talks.

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ooc: Robert, thanks for taking on the role of James and adding the rooms!

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 12:08:01 PM
'Osul is glad to see James faring well, though he has a niggling feeling about him living below stairs.

Over breakfast he continues his line of thought from the previous evening. "I was thinking of encasing the seed in stone for its protection. If needs be I could fashion a number of similar stoneshells for decoys."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 12:43:36 PM
"Thanks for the food, James!" I look for the item with the most sugar, and something Squeaver will like as well.

"I like that idea a lot, Osul. Let's do it!"

When I get a chance, I sneak off to the Catacombs.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Wednesday December 20th, 2017 8:26:23 PM
Beordir devotes some time to clarifying his mind for memorization. Breaking open his spellbook, he commits some of his repertory to memory, but not all, then joins everyone for more breakfast.

When 'Osul mentions wrapping the seed in stone, Beordir adds, "I worry we will forget which one and never plant it."

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Thursday December 21st, 2017 8:35:35 AM
finished eating Neshi wanders in to the other festivities only to find there is gold and silver for him. "he looks more than a bit lost but accepts it and then begins to think about what he should do with it.

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 57/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Thursday December 21st, 2017 10:29:55 AM
Armand comes back in. Finding himself now financially well off for the first time in his life he is stunned. He finds a seat.

"I'm not sure what to do with the money I now have. Should I invest in better armor, or a better weapon? It's so hard to know what would be the right choice right now."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Thursday December 21st, 2017 8:59:10 PM
Beordir cants his head to Armand, "Anything that keeps you from getting dead is almost always better."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Friday December 22nd, 2017 12:43:58 PM
"I agree with Beordir. Dead sounds bad. Although I haven't tried it to the best of my knowledge, so I could be mistaken." ;)

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Friday December 22nd, 2017 1:37:46 PM
updated character sheet, picture added.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Friday December 22nd, 2017 9:03:02 PM
(OOC Just checking in)

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Tuesday January 2nd, 2018 7:33:19 PM
having broken fast and headed over to the the WLA building (if there is one) YurrNeshi makes his way to the catacombs to spend some loot.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Tuesday January 2nd, 2018 7:52:15 PM
(OOC Again checking in. Interesting that only lewisk is listed below)

shane P
Tuesday January 2nd, 2018 10:15:15 PM
(Happy New Year guys, Hope your holidays were great. )

Mack: James, being a good butler, house setter, cook and general domestic master, has cinnamon and sugar creamed rice for you,

Atlas: James seems happy to see you as well, and pats you on the back affectionately, as he sets a big plate full of various pork products, fried potatoes and eggs in front of you.

Armand: seems stunned by the financial windfall and asks what he should do. James sets a bowl of grits, eggs, cheese, and sausage in front of him.

�Osul: proposes a way of protecting the seed. James sets a plate of potatoes au gratin with ham and cream gravy.

Boerdir offers wisdom to Armand James sets an elven dish called Hot fruit salad in front of you. it's a dish of various melons, purple onions feta cheese and pepper that has been tossed in a hot bowl until the melon cubes are slightly browned, the feta cheese and onions are added after the cooking.

Elyngael feels a little more real now that she has a place to call her own. Jame gives you a bowl of Hot Fruit salad as well.

Yurr'Neshi no WLA at the Tree of Parting, but for a carnivore James has a awesome breakfast, but he first inquires if you wish you meats raw or cooked?

Talya James sets a bowl of biscuits and Gravy in front of you.

Things seemed to have calmed down, the weather is clear, and temperate. the residents of the Tree busy themselves cleaning up and rebuilding what was damaged. as for the tree it'self, it looks like the most glorious fall you have ever seen, golds, reds, browns and yellows all the colors of fall surround you when you walk out onto the tree

James seems really happy to have you back, and puts out a spread, if you don't watch it you'll get fat on his cooking.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 4:11:03 PM
'Osul looks up the breakfast, and shares with those who are interested, before conversation turns to the seed, the sapling, the storm and the Tree's autumnal display.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 4:41:03 PM
Atlas keeps eating and even manages to take a plate outside when he hears the mention of the colors. "So, I'm assuming that wasn't all a dream and we have some mission we need to go on. Any thoughts on how we figure out what that is?"

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 5:14:54 PM
I walk back in to our home, looking more "monkish" then every before, with my new Monks Robes on.

"Yes, I know I don't show it.... but i AM a monk to a very small degree, believe it or not! At one time, it was actually my first calling." ;)

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 5:39:04 PM
"I'll be right back."

Armand scoops his share of treasure from the table and dashes out.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 8:43:47 PM
Beordir picks up his bowl of hot fruit salad, not willing to allow anyone else to take it and follows Armand out the door with his own coin.

(OOC Off to the Catacombs)

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 9:49:03 PM
Elyngael follows outside with her food. She loves fall and wants to enjoy the beautiful colors and fresh air. Decisions will need to be made, but right now, it's time to enjoy Nature's bounty. She smiles as Khan stretches out in a sunny spot looking full and sleepy.

shane P
Thursday January 4th, 2018 12:57:57 AM
The breakfast was spot on, and everyone just sort of relaxes, it's good to be able to relax after weeks of the road, sewers, forces of nature, magical golems, and Wardd knows what else. some go to the catacombs, others study their navel. but all in all, it feels like the downtime is well earned

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Thursday January 4th, 2018 1:17:20 AM
Talya digs into her food, content to sit and listen as the others chatter amongst themselves.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Thursday January 4th, 2018 10:34:19 AM
"Hey Mack, maybe you could help me with my forms. I have been away from the monastery for a long time and I'm guessing they have grown rusty."

Seeing Armand run off, Atlas follows suit. "Armand, wait up! I need something as well."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Thursday January 4th, 2018 11:58:03 AM
I start doing some strength forms with Atlas, but he quickly runs off. I switch over to relaxation and mindfulness meditation.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Thursday January 4th, 2018 3:16:33 PM
"Neshi wanders the building a bit giving himself the self guided tour particularly checking out the magic work rooms

Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Thursday January 4th, 2018 3:31:55 PM
Armand wanders back in...curious if he has a note from Jon the Janitor of the Catacombs.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53 d20+11=13 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=22 ;
Thursday January 4th, 2018 7:51:26 PM
Beordir returns with a few more writing materials, but not other changed over all. He does return the bowl to the kitchen minus it's delectable cargo. He retires up to his room for a bit of study.

Eventually he returns to look out at the spinning winter storm just a little ways away from the Tree.

(OOC Read Magic will automatically allow me to decipher the spells on the scrolls I bought.
Spellcraft vs 16 d20+11=13 ; Failed vs 1st level spell
Spellcraft vs 17 d20+11=22 ; Success vs 2nd level spell
Spellcraft vs 18 d20+11=22 ; Success vs 2nd level spell )

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Thursday January 4th, 2018 9:14:41 PM
Elyngael and Khan decide to walk off their satisfying breakfast. Khan waits as Elyngael runs off playing their well-loved tracking game. He quickly locates his beloved mistress and races off so that she can track him. They spend time relaxing while honing their skills.

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Friday January 5th, 2018 2:30:28 AM
'Osul picks over the remnants of breakfast. "We appear to have lost our quorum. I guess it is easy to forget that we only have a temporary reprieve from the continuations of battles like last nights. Anyone who wants to pitch in on the repairs about the tree is welcome to join me. If you have other things to do then that is fine. I'll be back around lunchtime."
"After lunch, I'm planning to get a look at The Tree's new display from the best vantage point. Anyone willing and able is welcome then too."

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Friday January 5th, 2018 10:24:13 AM
Osul, I will be glad to help with repairs and the such though I am not much of a handytaur.

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Friday January 5th, 2018 12:16:01 PM
I agree with Osul. There's probably quite a mess around here after the storm. Squeaver and I chip in, and help with cleanup and repairs wherever we can.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Friday January 5th, 2018 11:06:42 PM
Beordir nods and joins what repairs he can, not being much of a carpenter.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Saturday January 6th, 2018 12:14:08 AM
Atlas returns, a bit sheepish. "Sorry Mack, I didn't want to miss out. I'm ready when you are. Maybe after we help clean up a bit?."

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Saturday January 6th, 2018 9:54:58 AM
Armand takes the opportunity to help around the Tree to also gather more of the oral history of the Tree.

(OOC - I'm assuming that since my Catacombs purchase was an upgrade of what I already had that, I in fact already have it so I adjusted my AC line above.)

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Saturday January 6th, 2018 7:18:46 PM
Elyngael and Khan continue playing their tracking game. Cleaning up around the Tree doesn't occur to the two since they've never had a permanent home.

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Saturday January 6th, 2018 10:59:58 PM
Talya lets the others clean up around the Tree - she is hardly suited to physical pursuits, although a prestidigitation here and there does seem to make the place look a bit nicer...

shane P
Sunday January 7th, 2018 12:10:31 AM
they day passes fast. you'd think that the day would pass slower since you aren't fighting, or running or in danger. As night falls everybody meets at the Triple T for Dining, Drinks and Dancing.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Monday January 8th, 2018 10:11:28 AM
Atlas dines and drinks, but there's no dancing from him. "Everyone hear about the upgrade on my sword? It is now holy, so anything evil we fight is in for a rude awakening.

[b]"If we keep on our current path of wardens and doing good then I might need to come up with a name for it."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Monday January 8th, 2018 12:10:42 PM
"Holy Sword, Batman!! Pudding Slayer?" :)

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Monday January 8th, 2018 1:53:53 PM
Atlas' hair blows back as Mack's reference goes right over his head. "Is this Batman you reference an evil being? Does he have pudding to be slayed? I have heard of black pudding monsters, but I thought they were just fairy tales. Besides, I cannot imagine them being evil, probably more like animals. My sword isn't going to help us with them if that is the case, so probably not the best name."

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Monday January 8th, 2018 4:05:10 PM
After a day of hard work helping set things right for the community of The Tree, 'Osul is keen to enjoy the dinner and dancing.

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Monday January 8th, 2018 4:18:51 PM
Joining the group at the Triple T, 'Neshi sips on a mead.

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Monday January 8th, 2018 6:07:30 PM
Armand puts some more historical accounts of the Tree into his journal. He heads to the Triple T.

"Maybe you should name your sword something intimidating. 'Smiter', 'Supreme Judge'." He tells Atlas.

Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Monday January 8th, 2018 6:18:33 PM
After a long day of work, Beordir finds a nearby stream to bathe in before he returns to the Triple T to join everyone for dinner.

"You could name it the Chaste Blade.", he suggests to Atlas.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Monday January 8th, 2018 9:36:37 PM
Elyngael and Khan make their way to the Triple T.

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 10:15:09 AM
Atlas bursts out laughing at Beordir's suggestion. "Over my dead body! That would surely curse me with the woman and I'm not willing to take that chance!"

Once he settles himself he responds to Armand, "I think you're on to something, I like of those. Let's see what our next battle brings and how it performs. We'll let it's action in battle define it."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 11:17:45 AM
My thoughts turn back to eating, after the pudding talk.

Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 5:34:15 PM
"Well guys and gals, I don't think anything is happening around here. I suggest we make a quick up to the Culver wood. We can plant the sapling at the edge of wood. I mean if anything evil is looking for the Tree's 'children' how hard is it going to be find a single tree in a forest?"

Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 7:08:42 PM
A little confused, Beordir muses, "Oh, I didn't know that was a purpose of a sword. Then, you could try Steel to Make you Sing."

To Armund's suggestion, Beordir worries, "If that storm watches us, we would seal that sapling's fate. Perhaps we should travel under some protection against scrying and tracking."

shane P
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 8:39:53 PM
over flagons of ale, wine, and water. good food and dancing. the wardens discuss what to do with the sapling, what to name a sword and various other things. The wardens have suggestions. from the robust. 'slicer, Doom blade, to the odd. "The question of blood". as far as the sapling is concerned. the consensus seems to be to keep it at the tree for a spell until it has grown enough to have better protection from roving herbivores.

it seems that everyone wishes to live a little. what is normally just an average night at the Tree Top Tavern turns festive as it seems everyone in the tree turns up, and even for a close-knit group such as this everybody seems friendly and talkitive.

Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 65/65
Tuesday January 9th, 2018 9:25:05 PM
"I thought the storm was past?" Elyngael asks.

"Maybe a run to Culver Wood would be good. How far away is it.? (OOC Should Elyngael know how far away the Culver Wood is?)

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 8:29:46 AM
Aren't we in the Culverwood already?

Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 10:00:14 AM
Atlas chuckles a little, "No Neshi, we're in the middle of nowhere. Culverwood is to the north a ways.
I think this would be a great time to show the new folks around. What does everyone think, in the morning we pack up and make a trip to Culverwood so that we can show the new folks around? Maybe we can find some trouble wandering about to keep us sharp. If so, I'm heading to bed so that we can start early."

Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: 17 character sheet Mage Armor, stoneskin, haste
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 2:39:54 PM

(OOC: where on any of the Woldian maps is the Tree actually located. There is not on map which has it marked.......)

'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:12 + RNL), HP:51/51
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 4:19:49 PM
'Osul smiles and points up at one of the walls in the Tree Top Tavern which proudly displays a map of the region.
The tree is visible on the Izen map, which can then be used to better place it on the Culverwood map.

He is also more than a little please with the reaction of the team this time to visiting The Wood, and for the benefit of the more recent arrivals, he tells a little of his home and his travel to The Tree from The Wood a couple of years back.

Despite the general enthusiasm he asks, "Wasn't the sapling provided for us to commune with? I was assuming that would be much closer to The Tree."

Mack (Eric R) AC: 19 (T 18 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 57/57, Speed: 30'
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 5:46:50 PM
"If we're looking for trouble, Squeaver and I are in!"

Talya (Jacob J) AC: 19 (T:13, FF:16), CMD 16, HP 50/50
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 8:58:15 PM
Talyah nods, ready to go to bed after a day of scribing and researching.

"Be careful with that sword, Atlas. Names are strange and powerful things at the best of times..."

Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 20, Saves: 6/7/6, HP: 53 / 53
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 11:07:53 PM
"Another walk through the Sea of Leaves. I'm in. On the morrow then..."

Beordir finishes his dinner and retires for the night.

(OOC Is the storm still near the Tree? I don't recall it fading once we dispersed the air elementals.)

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