Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20+6=7 ; Wednesday February 21st, 2018 10:00:24 PM
Gothruk, is standing too far away from the crystal so it's noise didn't hurt him as much as the others. He smiles a little at Finnian, yelling for answers even though he wouldn't be able to hear them, and starts climbing out of the crater, after picking up his sun-rod. He wants to make sure there is nothing else around that might attack his weakened party. With the sun-rod in one hand and his Guisarme in the other he walks around trying to see if anything is hiding in the darkness. Perception 1D20+6=7
Kiwina (Steve M) (06/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured Wednesday February 21st, 2018 10:44:50 PM "I wonder why it's turning red," Kiwina says, pointing to the crystal. "Eleena, do you think we should move the crystal away from Michael? I notice he's still touching it." If Eleena does not object, Kiwina will use his spear to nudge the crystal out of contact with the treant.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+1=11 ; Wednesday February 21st, 2018 11:15:49 PM
(Sense Motive=11) Thank you, Lady of the Forest Tsak moves to help Sable by washing his eyes with fresh water to help with the acid burn. He will bind the wound if necessary. Tsak then shepherds Sable, Finnian, Falco and Rolth to a quiet area away from the crystal and gets them all to sit down and drink some water. He keeps an eye on Gothruk during his search for beasties, so as not to be caught unawares.
Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 d20+1=7 ; d20+1=3 ; Thursday February 22nd, 2018 4:05:59 AM
Sense motive 7
Elyas sees the struggle in Eleena's actions, even if the expression of her wooden face doesn't change. As much as Michael's mannerisms were getting to Elyas, he feels for the treant and hates seeing him in such a state, or thinking of how the crystal might affect him.
Elyas follows the petals to the clearing as they settle in to rest.
I am not much of a healer, but please tell me what I can do to help he tries to help with some healing, but fumbles through it (heal = 3)
He sits down heavily and starts to read his spellbook
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Deafened Thursday February 22nd, 2018 5:56:36 AM
Rolth sees Kiwina moving to touch the crystal with his spear and shouts in the too-loud voice of the recently deafened, "DON'T TOUCH IT, KIWINA, THAT'S WHAT SET IT OFF IN THE FIRST PLACE! I DON'T LIKE THAT RED COLOR IT IS SHIFTING TO! Eleena, can we help you make Michael move away? He looks rooted to the spot" With that, Rolth will join those who move some distance away, hopefully to a spot of relative safety from the crystal's effects.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20=17 ; Thursday February 22nd, 2018 6:57:56 AM
{know Nature: 17+8=25}
Still backing away and covering his ears Falco tries to work out what is happening to Michael.
Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing Thursday February 22nd, 2018 7:12:24 AM ”Thank you, Tsak”, Sable says as his eyes clear.
Sable moves away from the crystal - he is really not feeling well...
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Thursday February 22nd, 2018 6:13:36 PM
Finnian stumbles around, completely lost without his senses.
Do Treants hibernate? - DM Matt Thursday February 22nd, 2018 7:53:28 PM Falco Ambersier Still backing away and covering his ears Falco tries to work out what is happening to Michael. Falco discovers that Michael has taken root within the crater, next to the crystal. Tsak thanks Eleena and helps Sable wash out his eyes. Sable thanks Tsak and is feeling ill. The itch and a purplish rash spreads North. Sable, Finnian, Falco, Rolth, Tsak Elyas sees the struggle in Eleena's actions, even if the expression of her wooden face doesn't change. As much as Michael's mannerisms were getting to Elyas, he feels for the treant and hates seeing him in such a state, or thinking of how the crystal might affect him. Elyas follows the petals to the clearing as they settle in to rest. I am not much of a healer, but please tell me what I can do to help he tries to help with some healing, but fumbles through it. He sits down heavily and starts to read his spellbook. Rolth sees Kiwina moving to touch the crystal with his spear and shouts in the too-loud voice of the recently deafened, "DON'T TOUCH IT, KIWINA, THAT'S WHAT SET IT OFF IN THE FIRST PLACE! I DON'T LIKE THAT RED COLOR IT IS SHIFTING TO! Eleena, can we help you make Michael move away? He looks rooted to the spot"
- Eleena looks to Michael, then turns to Rolth “Michael has become dormant. He has “rooted” within the crater. It’s unfortunate but nothing can be done to resolve it. Michael will unroot after some time. There is no need to worry about the young treant.”
Gothruk Gore searches for trouble but sees very little as Finnian stumbles around.
"I wonder why it's turning red," Kiwina says, pointing to the crystal. "Eleena, do you think we should move the crystal away from Michael? I notice he's still touching it." If Eleena does not object, Kiwina will use his spear to nudge the crystal out of contact with the treant. The noise from the crystal increases till finally the music crescendos. The red grass surrounding the crystal starts to envelop it. The marvel of colours in the crystal are poluted into glowing shades of blood red. The crystal begins to pulsate as the nearby tendrils of grass begin to grow and spread along the ground at an alarming rate, as if masses of red worms wriggling their way forward. Finally the crystal can take the strain no longer. The crystal starts to ever so slowly fade to black before instantly returning to a bright, bloody red sending waves of energy outwards.
Then… silence. Everything is quiet and still. It’s as if time has stopped for everything except the party. Above the crystal is a vortex of magical and wondrous colours. Other than the party it is the only thing that is still moving. Everything else looks to be under some sort of time stop. The party hears a soft echoey voice come from the vortex “Quickly. There isn’t much time. Step into the portal”.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday February 22nd, 2018 8:25:14 PM ROLTH STOP YELLING AT EVERYONE! It doesn't help, but it makes Tsak feel better. Then the vortex opens and a voice talks. Oh Great! thinks Tsak. A trans-dimensional-crystal-dwelling-poltergeist is inviting us over for tea. He turns to see the reactions of the rest of the petals and whether those affected by deafness were actually able to hear the voice. Tsak then shrugs his shoulders and starts to head toward the portal, because that's obviously where the party is at... (He will assist any members of the party that didn't hear the voice or need help entering the portal)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Bold Thursday February 22nd, 2018 9:01:11 PM
Rolth thinks to himself, "What would Zeoll do? Besides nap, I mean." Outwardly, he gets his familiar grin on and leaps through the portal, yelling, "FOR DOMI! FOR THE WLA! FOR THE EIGHT PETALED ROSE! Oh, sorry Tsak."
Kiwina (Steve M) (06/28 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:16) | Status: Injured Thursday February 22nd, 2018 9:38:12 PM "I did not do that!" Kiwina tells Rolth.
"Who are you, and what do you want?" he asks the disembodied voice. As the closest of the party to the crystal where this thing appeared, he hopes it cannot reach out. And he does not relish the thought of being summoned to fight for a wizard from some other plane.
Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing Thursday February 22nd, 2018 11:27:23 PM
Sable is ready to step through the portal, as it might either help with his sickness or quickly end it all - either way, sweet relief.
Sable will be the last to leave - waiting for other members to make it through safely.
Elyas (Ben A.) (21/21 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Shield - AC =17 Friday February 23rd, 2018 4:56:21 AM
Elyas sighs heavily as the portal comes up Here we go again...
He is tired but healthy, and really wants to rest in order to refresh his spells, but he will follow the others rather than be left behind with the treants.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Friday February 23rd, 2018 7:16:07 AM
Falco sees the portal open and has a ton of questions but Rolth jumps in to quickly.
I guess this is how legends are born. he think before grabbing his nose and jumping in as well.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None Friday February 23rd, 2018 7:42:01 AM
Gothruk will put his guisarme across his back, an arm around Sable and help him through the portal. Muttering to himself This is just silly, this is just silly, this is just silly....
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Friday February 23rd, 2018 7:41:18 PM
Finnian follows Rolth quietly. "This is outrageous," he thinks to himself as he walks through the portal.
Wayawu - DM Matt d20+4=7 ; Friday February 23rd, 2018 8:33:54 PM
The Wold shifts as the party moves into in the swirling multicolored whirlwind With a final swirl of distorted colors of red, blue, purple, yellow and greens, everything goes black.
The party has travelled via portal to the Vales of Twilight, an outer plane ruled by Fae Queen Maab, who shelters in her valleys many of the creatures, peoples, and places that once existed in the Wold, but no more. You move as in a dream over misty dim hills, peeking into the magical valleys below you. You fly over one vale, where you see a beautiful ancient elf city, with amazing towers under a magical dome. In another vale you see herds of giant thundering lizards as big as houses. in another, you see rolling hills covered in singing flowers unlike anything you have seen in the Wold. The magic that moves you slows as you approach a wide valley with a flat floor, covered in tall grasses. Near the center of the valley you see a lodge, like a half cylinder on its side, woven of grasses over massive rib-bones of ancient monsters long dead. Grass mats cover the top of the lodge, except where holes allow cookfire smoke to escape. The magic sets you down outside this lodge. You have come to Wayawu, a Manfri refuge.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 14/19 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=12 ; Saturday February 24th, 2018 1:21:09 AM
(Perception=12) Despite the chaos surrounding the crystal, and what is currently happening in the Wold, Tsak assumes that now is not the time to fight. He sheathes his weapons and has a good look around to see what he can deduce about the neighborhood the petals now find themselves in.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Saturday February 24th, 2018 5:43:23 AM
Elyas looks around in wonder as they come to a stop, taking in the sights of this strange realm. He has heard stories of the Vales of Twilight, but never imagined actually seeing it!
He is quiet as he looks around, not sure what to do or say
(OOC - Dang it! I picked a couple new knowledge skills this level, and was really considering knowledge planes but went with Nature since that's what we had been needing! next time...)
Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured Saturday February 24th, 2018 9:44:02 AM Thunderation! Kiwina thinks. Well, whoever it is doesn't seem to have brought us straight to a battle. Maybe we'll have time to recover and reprovision.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Relieved d20+10=14 ; Saturday February 24th, 2018 10:19:59 AM
Rolth is bedazzled by this wondrous place. "I once met a sorceress in the Dream Lands who was wise in the ways of the Manfri and the Weave. This must be a doubly strange and powerful place, to be a cross between the Sargrass Plains and the Vales of Twilight. What an adventure!" Rolth looks carefully for signs of any inhabitants, along with any clues that might provide warning or insight into potential dangers and opportunities here. (Perception = 14)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None Sunday February 25th, 2018 4:29:06 PM
Gothruk has no idea what he's seeing, all he knows is he has been summoned by something far more powerful any party member. He is not put at ease by the environment but thinks that it is best not keep who or whatever summoned him waiting. Moving forwards he knocks on the door. Hello? He says in his gruff voice.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Sunday February 25th, 2018 9:29:06 PM
I really hope therenare some beds over there id be much less bothered about traveling to another plane if I wernt so tired
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Monday February 26th, 2018 7:09:12 AM
The moment he steps though the portal one thought enters Falcos mind Vales of Twilight.
I thought it would take a great deal of study and power to get here... simply wonderful!
"What an adventure indeed Rolth, what an adventure. If we survive it it what tales we will have."
Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+7=10 ; Monday February 26th, 2018 6:27:08 PM
Sable takes a hard look around, Perception 10, but is distracted by the spreading disease.
”Maybe someone here can help stop the spread of the disease before I try and gulp down one of you...”
Wayawu - DM Matt Monday February 26th, 2018 9:07:44 PM
A simple “come in” greets the Petals after Gothruk knocks upon the door. Sitting inside the lodge is a Manfri tribal leader (“Mahyawu”) sitting cross legged and looking into a firepit. The walls on the inside of this refuge look like smokey mirrors and not at all like the grass shell that covers this place. The “veil of time and place” shifts within the mirrors allowing you to other small groups meeting at various times within the conversation. Some have finished the conversation and are walking away, while others are waiting to speak. They are simular in size to your group. Mahyawu is shorter than even a halfling or a gnome with the dark skin, white hair and grey eyes typical of his people. He is wearing an outfit made from a combination of hide, grass, beads and feathers. His boots are made from beast hide and his leggings are made by an intricate weaving of grass and a lighter beast hide. His vest is also made of some sort of leather that is the same type of hide used in leggings but adorned with various beads made from stone, glass and even steelgrass and pottery. His headdress is large for his small frame is made from woven grass with rows of feathers traversing down Mahyawu’s back. He is old by Manfri standards and has the wisdom you would expect with age. Mahyawu speaks in a soft echoey voice identical to the one encouraging you to step into the vortex. He speaks not only with his soft voice but with animated hand gestures as well (sign language). When he talks about being “Mahyawu” he holds his hand out as if making a stop sign. Some may think this as being standoffish, but this is how the Manfri state their names. The Mahyawu, the Manfi then becomes silent. He does not answer questions. He turns his attention to the firepit and, without touching the flames, pulls from the fire an image. Red Bloodweed grows beneath the Crystal Mountains, causing the image to shake. The tremors, however small can be felt even beneath your feet. The vibrations cause the mountains to explode and rain down meteorites. The flames glow red as the image shows the Bloodweed growing quickly, enveloping and covering all parts of the Wold. Even great cities are covered in the weed. The animals and people have either succumbed to the disease or have perished. Mahyawu then turns and faces the group. “All is grass” will be fulfilled. Life as the Wold knows it will be changed. The Manfri prophesy has been fulfilled.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Boggled d20+4=7 ; Monday February 26th, 2018 9:29:46 PM
With hand out in the same sign, Rolth says, "Many Shadows, Mahyawu Weaver, I am Rolth Niheow. So it is woven, so let it be done. Is this the Last Thread for the Wold, or can my Shady Pack, the Eight Petaled Rose, take some Moonshadow Pick to bring the Warp of this situation low? I must say, the White Hands have been set against us, and this day has most assuredly not been Waxed." (Diplomacy = 7)
Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20=18 ; Monday February 26th, 2018 11:42:41 PM
Kiwina watches the display, and sees the unnatural growth of the bloodweed. He does not see the grass conquering the ocean, taking small comfort from that. "You said there isn't much time. Mine are a direct people. Please, simply state why you have asked us to come. . . Or even better," Kiwina says after thinking a bit, indicating Sable, "our friend here seems to be affected by the grass. Can you help him?" (Roll: diplomacy = 18)
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Tuesday February 27th, 2018 4:58:38 AM what would you have us do? Surely there is a reason you have called so many here, and not just to say we're all doomed. How do we fight the grass?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Tuesday February 27th, 2018 7:06:50 AM I was right, this will be an adventure.
Falco listens / watches and nods along. Rolth seems to have a talent for the poetic that makes the halfling smile. Best wait and see if any of this is answered. We would not have been summoned if there was no chance of helping.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Tuesday February 27th, 2018 3:59:25 PM "who is attacking to Wold, can the grass be stopped?" Finnian worries about the Treants and what will become of them. "Just as we finish winning the prize and start to make a name for ourselves this happens. he wonders to himself as he sits and listens.
Wayawu - DM Matt d20=14 ; Tuesday February 27th, 2018 8:09:56 PM Mahyawu seems turns to Kiwina and addresses his question first. “I will start with the easy question and the despicable answer. I, cannot remove disease but there is a man, named Wenhu close by. Tell him I sent you and he will give you what you seek.” To Rolth Niheow, “You speak in riddles, my son. I unfortunately listen only in Elegy… poetry.” “Is there a question within those beautiful words?” To those that want to know what can be done: He turns back to the flames, from the show a vision. A circle of 9 symbols. Lines go from each and connect at a point in the center. “The Bridge,” Mahyawu says as he points to an image of a bridge. “I believe this to be you: the bridge between 3 islands. It is essential that the Petals purify that which has been polluted.” Within the smoke the Petals see the crystal they first found in the crater. Bloodweed spreading out from it. A claw, Knowledge Nature DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: { The claw is from a rapkes } When the claw touches the crystal is melds wth it: restoring the crystal’s natural color and killing off the Bloodweed.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Abashed Tuesday February 27th, 2018 8:52:21 PM "Yes, it is as the monks on Bridge Island suggested! Kiwina, Sable, and I--one each of the taur races--came together there, and are on a quest to reunify the noble Taur. Domi give us the strength to make it true!" He will try to memorize and copy down the symbols, in case we need to revisit them later. He looks at them closely, hoping that they are Old Woldian, which he is always fascinated with and actually knows a thing or two about. "Elyas and Finnian, what do you make of that claw?"
OOC: Elyas ought to be feeling better about choosing Knowledge Nature now :)
Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+7=14 ; d20+9=21 ; Tuesday February 27th, 2018 10:20:33 PM
(Roll: nature = 14) "I feel I should recognize it, but I do not. I would have thought it is not natural. Maybe our host can help." Kiwina turns his attention to the nine symbols. What do they look like? (Perception = 21)
Sable (Don) ( HP 6/23| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+4=9 ; Wednesday February 28th, 2018 2:12:11 AM
Sable shakes his head from side to side, [/b]”I do not recognize the claw.”[/b] (Knowledge Nature 9). He will also note the symbols, if he can.
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+7=12 ; Wednesday February 28th, 2018 3:02:07 AM
Elyas looks at the claw, but does not recognize it (nature=12).
Do any of you know this claw? It feels familiar, but i can't place it
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 14/14 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+8=16 ; d20+8=14 ; Wednesday February 28th, 2018 7:14:20 AM
{Know Nature: 16} {Know Nature: 14 for anything I know about Rapkes}
"The claw is from a Rapkes. It seems that is our goal."
[ooc: Falco will tell them anything the 2nd Know Nature allows him about a Rapkes. Falco is smarter then the player in this case.}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None Wednesday February 28th, 2018 9:55:14 AM Is there a way to take a cure with us? Gothruk asks. Surly we will come across infected as we travel and it would be best to save as many as possible.
(Logan subbing for Tsak) Wednesday February 28th, 2018 10:11:45 AM
Tsak dosn't recognise the claw.
You say this claw has the power to purify the crystals, why do you need us to do I?. I'm not saying we won't. We'll obviously do anything to try and stop the spread of the grass, but you have opened a portal and scooped us up, why don't you have the power to get the claw to the crystal yourself?
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+10=18 ; d20+10=26 ; Wednesday February 28th, 2018 7:06:20 PM
Like Falco, Finnian knows that the claw is in fact from a Rapkes. And racks his brain for what he knows. [know Nature 18,and 26 for what he knows of the creature]
Wayawu - DM Matt Wednesday February 28th, 2018 8:16:11 PM Rolth Niheow "Yes, it is as the monks on Bridge Island suggested! Kiwina, Sable, and I--one each of the taur races--came together there, and are on a quest to reunify the noble Taur. Domi give us the strength to make it true!" - “Ah, noble quest that is,” Mahyawu replied. “The taur races have a storied past.” The other symbols are a Dragon, a Valley, a Ship, a Soldier, Tree, Crescent and the Bridge. Kiwina, Sable, Elyas, Tsak struggle to recognize the claw but Falco recognizes it as a Rapkes. Finnian seconds the conclusion. Finnian knowing a little more recalls that the Rapkes… Finnian and Falco only Highlight to display spoiler: {is a large animal that looks like a cross between a horse and a raptor like dinosaur. The animal is about as large as a small elephant.}
Gothruk Gore “Is there a way to take a cure with us? Gothruk asks. Surly we will come across infected as we travel and it would be best to save as many as possible.” “I am not sure,” Mahyawu replies. “Wenhu, would have those answers for you.” “You say this claw has the power to purify the crystals, why do you need us to do I?. I'm not saying we won't. We'll obviously do anything to try and stop the spread of the grass, but you have opened a portal and scooped us up, why don't you have the power to get the claw to the crystal yourself?” “There are two types of creatures in the Wold,” Mahyawu begins, “Watchers, as I am, and doers. My son, you are a doer. Plus, I can barely step from this shack without pulling a muscle.” With that he smiled. “Please take this Red book. This details the ritual to stop the bloodgrass (performance check required). Inside the cover of the Red book are a few sticks of incense and small pieces of clear crystal. “If you are still interested in visiting Wenhu, please do or only a few of you. You are safe within this plane. Once you are done step back within the shack and I will send you on your way.”
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager Wednesday February 28th, 2018 8:57:14 PM "Oooh, the symbols, maybe they correspond to heroes of the Wold! Remember the Iron Dragons that came to fight the elemental on the beach? And in the Dream Lands of the Giggling Ghost, some of us have met the famous Liontaur Zeoll, Captain of a mighty Ship. There too, we met Ethani from the Crescent Moons, Bliss from Humbles Ford in the Crescent [iValley[/i], Sigvar from the soldierly Agents of the Fist, the Tree Warden Osul, and Tishe' Weaver from Cinnamon Valley. Hmm, that's too many valleys, but I think you get the point. Mahyawu Weaver-Watcher, have any of these others yet come here to the Vales? Did they survive to help us return to save the Wold?"
Once the others have satisfied there questions as well, Rolth is all for the wounded and sick seeking our Wenhu for assistance.
Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured Thursday March 1st, 2018 12:41:02 AM
Kiwina will go with the group visiting Wenhu if the party splits up. He is willing to carry the book if no one else volunteers. "Would it be possible to put together a healer's kit while we're here?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Thursday March 1st, 2018 4:44:03 AM If this place is safe, those who need healing should rest while a few go to visit this Wenhu. I will come to speak with this being
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Thursday March 1st, 2018 7:05:39 AM If there is a chance to rest at some point we should all take it. Personally I feel my understanding of magic has grown so a moment to think about new spells is needed."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None Thursday March 1st, 2018 7:52:30 AM
Gothruk and Tsak both agree that it would be best to go see Wenhu, both to seek treatment for their sick comrads and to see if it's possible to heal other infected, out in the world.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:18/18; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Thursday March 1st, 2018 7:08:49 PM
Finnian wants to visit Wenhu. "I too need rest to refresh my spells, but timenis of the essence," He wearily hefts his bow and gets ready to continue what is turning out to be a crazy adventure.
Wayawu - DM Matt d20=11 ; d20=2 ; d20=17 ; d20=14 ; Thursday March 1st, 2018 8:49:52 PM
For those that choose to stay within Mahyawu’s shack. Mahyawu directs them to a room and a closet with blankets. The room has no beds, no windows and feels untouched by anyone before you. There may be no beds but the blankets are comfortable. Outside the bright sunlight warms. The rolling hills seem to sing as a light breeze blows over the green grass. The search for Wenhu is not difficult. He is an older Manfi, his grey beard dancing in the wind. He offers you three vials of Remove disease with advice. (You must make a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against the DC: 20 to completely cure the disease) The price for the vials is 150 gp a piece. Diplomacy vs DC 15 only Highlight to display spoiler: { Quite an impression has it's rewards as Wenhu offers you all of the vials for free}
Perception vs Dc: 11 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a Manfri small village behind Mahyawu shack. Upon the buildings are small wooden signs displaying WLA, Star Mages and Mailed Fist. There is a small restaurant and other small homes.} Infected only - Highlight to display spoiler: {The itch spreads and begins to burn a bit. Your energy increases and you begin to feel restless. (Fort Save vs DC 14)}
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager d20+10=19 ; d20+4=19 ; Thursday March 1st, 2018 9:40:53 PM
Rolth notices the Manfri village behind the shack, along with what look like representatives of the WLA, Mailed Fist, and Star Mages, which he points out to the Petals. (Perception = 19, success) He goes along to visit the healer. "Mahyawu sent us to see you, hoping that you might be able to help us fight off this disease so that we can go back and try to help save the Wold. Can you assist us?" (Diplomacy = 19, success) Rolth isn't sure whether it was the name dropping or our quest, but he happily thanks the generous Wenhu after he offers the potions for free!
To the rest of the Petals, he suggests that we need to spend a few days here, recovering from our wounds, treating our diseases, and perhaps looking for more information, training, or assistance.
Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20=5 ; d20+9=13 ; Thursday March 1st, 2018 11:07:39 PM
(Rolls: diplomacy = 5, perception = 13)
Kiwina is interested in reprovisioning, and in talking with the WLA as well. He also has an interest in locating some magical healing that the party can carry along with them. After talking with Wenhu, Kiwina goes into town to make his purchases, before returning to Mahyawu’s shack.
Sable (Don) ( HP 17/30| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+7=11 ; d20-1=8 ; d20+4=7 ; d20=16 ; Friday March 2nd, 2018 2:11:33 AM
Sable notices the village beyond the shack (11), along with Kiwina, but is focused on the potions. He is unsuccessful in the diplomacy check (8) - but would love to have one if Rolth gets one for free. Just as he reaches for the potion, he doubles over in pain (Fort save = 7).
If he can drink one, flat d20 roll is 16 (I do not know the caster’s level who created the potion, but since the spell is 3rd level for most- likely a 5th level or higher caster - so at least at total of 21 vs 20 = Success!).
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Friday March 2nd, 2018 5:44:36 AM
Elyas sees that the petals have things in hand and have split according to their skills. He takes one of the blankets and lays down for a while, contemplating the things he's seen as he works out some new ideas he has about magic that may help in the future, taking the knowledge of his burning hands skill to figure out how to concentrate the fire into a solid beam (scorching ray).
He also works on improving his protective abilities, thinking through how to reverse the damaging fire he is used to in order to defend against similar attacks (resist energy).
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook d20+2=13 ; Friday March 2nd, 2018 8:52:38 AM
{Perception: 13}
Falco considers getting his rest in now but figures with the others away he is curious as to where they are. A quick look and he notices the Star Mage's outpost and heads that way. He has not been a member long and only met the fellows at the Taurnment booth.
Not sure if he should knock he simply walks in and introduces himself to whoever he finds.
"Hi there." he sticks out a small hand "I am Falco, a pretty new member I just joined up at the Taurnment in the Taur Isles."
It is at this point he realizes he does not have the gold to upgrade his membership tier.
"Really just wanted to say hello and get a feel for things."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None d20-1=12 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+6=9 ; Friday March 2nd, 2018 9:43:27 AM
Gothruk will borrow 13 gold from the group treasury and buy two potion of remove disease. Handing them out to any diseased team mates. (Anyone who wants one shout out!) He then questions, Would this work on a Trent, one of our friends got infected before we left. Gothruk Fails diplomacy but passes perception
Tsak follows up after Gothruk's questions, Is this the only way you have of curing the illness? I imagine that there will be a great deal of infected that could be saved if we had a way of curing them. (Task fails both his rolls and isn't infected)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager d20+9=11 ; Friday March 2nd, 2018 7:12:48 PM
(OOC: I delayed making a roll while clarifying whether Rolth is still sick; he apparently is.)
Rolth realizes that Kiwina's earlier treatment helped him but did not cure the disease. Seeing that Sable was made better, he gratefully quaffs one of the vials of cure disease, but it doesn't seem to help in Rolth's case. It may be a long night for him...hopefully the healers will be able to treat him again tomorrow
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+1=17 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=28 ; Friday March 2nd, 2018 8:00:42 PM "I have not been infected, but it would be of great help to those who are if you could aid us in their recovery" He says in a rare moment of Diplomatic prowess. [Diplomacy = 17]
[Perception= 24] Nudging Rolth "Do you see it. WLA, they're here. Shouldn't we report to them what we have learned thus far?"
[OOC, So I randomly roll for my WLA bonus and it just so happened to come up Diplomacy today. Glad to see I can put it to good use]
[Perception=28] Finnian also takes sometime to search for someone who may know something of fletching. He still hasn't found the correct wood to craft a bow for himself or any of his companions.
[OOC. I know that I have discussed it with Sable, but who was in the market for a bow? In case we run across some money.]
Wayawu - DM Matt Friday March 2nd, 2018 9:37:42 PM
Wenhu is impressed by the Petals and gladly gives out the three vials of cure disease. Rolth Niheow suggests staying a few days to recover from your wounds, do some training or gather information. He realizes that he is still sick, and so drinks one of the vials gifted by Wenhu. Alas, it does not seem to help him. Kiwina Kiwina is interested in reprovisioning, and in talking with the WLA as well. He also has an interest in locating some magical healing that the party can carry along with them. After talking with Wenhu, Kiwina goes into town to make his purchases, before returning to Mahyawu’s shack.
Sable Sable notices the village beyond the shack, along with Kiwina, but is focused on the potions. He is unsuccessful in the diplomacy check (8) - but would love to have one if Rolth gets one for free. Just as he reaches for the potion, he doubles over in pain
If he can drink one, flat d20 roll is 16 (I do not know the caster’s level who created the potion, but since the spell is 3rd level for most- likely a 5th level or higher caster - so at least at total of 21 vs 20 = Success!). The pain from the itch begins to subside, leaving only fatigue.
Elyas sees that the petals have things in hand and have split according to their skills. He takes one of the blankets and lays down for a while, contemplating the things he's seen as he works out some new ideas he has about magic that may help in the future, taking the knowledge of his burning hands skill to figure out how to concentrate the fire into a solid beam (scorching ray).
He also works on improving his protective abilities, thinking through how to reverse the damaging fire he is used to in order to defend against similar attacks (resist energy).
Falco Ambersier Falco considers getting his rest in now but figures with the others away he is curious as to where they are. A quick look and he notices the Star Mage's outpost and heads that way. He has not been a member long and only met the fellows at the Taurnment booth.
Not sure if he should knock he simply walks in and introduces himself to whoever he finds. "Hi there." he sticks out a small hand "I am Falco, a pretty new member I just joined up at the Taurnment in the Taur Isles." It is at this point he realizes he does not have the gold to upgrade his membership tier. "Really just wanted to say hello and get a feel for things." The Star Mages greet you warming and welcome you into the small, picture-laden shack. Famous Star Mages stare back at you like Firn’gaer, the gnome Wizard and even Tishe’ Weaver, the Mystic Theurge. Behind the counter, where the mages stand is a portrait of Jhemesh Krenl. Along the right side are portraits of the member of the College. “You are always welcome, here.” Said a younger Manfi mage. The young Manfi take Falco’s hand and thrusts his free hand out in a “stop -like motion.” The motion can be interpreted as a young man named Seafu.
Gothruk Gore] will borrow 13 gold from the group treasury and buy two potion of remove disease. Handing them out to any diseased team mates. (Anyone who wants one shout out!) (OOC: Rolth has three, you are purchasing 2 more?) He then questions, Would this work on a Treant, one of our friends got infected before we left. “Unfortunately, our old friends cannot be helped with these vials. I don’t know much about the treants. They are a hardy group though.”
Tsak follows up after Gothruk's questions, Is this the only way you have of curing the illness? I imagine that there will be a great deal of infected that could be saved if we had a way of curing them. Wenhu says, “As far as I know, this is the only way for now. Life has a way of figuring things out.”
Finnian "I have not been infected, but it would be of great help to those who are if you could aid us in their recovery" He says in a rare moment of Diplomatic prowess. Nudging Rolth "Do you see it. WLA, they're here. Shouldn't we report to them what we have learned thus far?" [OOC, So I randomly roll for my WLA bonus and it just so happened to come up Diplomacy today. Glad to see I can put it to good use] [Perception=28] Finnian also takes sometime to search for someone who may know something of fletching. He still hasn't found the correct wood to craft a bow for himself or any of his companions. [OOC. I know that I have discussed it with Sable, but who was in the market for a bow? In case we run across some money.] The search is quite exhaustive but you find a bowman who is willing to talk.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager d20+13=33 ; Saturday March 3rd, 2018 7:55:53 AM
Rolth, realizing that there are no other sick Petals, says,"I think I should drink the last potion. We don't want me turning into a giant, mutant liontaur monster. Any objections?" If not, Rolth will call on Domi's protection (burn Hero Point for +8 bonus) and quaff the final remove disease potion that same night. (Remove disease = 33, success!)
Feeling somewhat better, he summons the energy to be enthused about the WLA lodge. "Yes, Finnian, I think we should visit the WLA while we have the chance! While we're there, we can trade information, and maybe they'll buy our Taurnament tokens so that we can gear up to save the Wold." Rolth will try to sell the tokens at the WLA or to merchants in town. (If needed, Diplomacy = )
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: Eager d20+4=22 ; Saturday March 3rd, 2018 7:57:50 AM
OOC: Hit the wrong button, sorry. (Diplomacy = 22 to sell the Taurament tokens at face value or better--collector's items, after all)
Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured Saturday March 3rd, 2018 1:24:47 PM
Looking over his funds, and estimating what he will need, Kiwina asks, "Would anyone else like to contribute towards a party healing item?" He runs down the list of purchases he needs to make in his mind. "So, Finnian, what is this association you and Rolth are a part of?"
(OOC: Unless there is a need to role-play purchasing items, I will not do that here. A wand of CLW should be 750 gp, Likewise, Kiwina will join the WLA, with some reservations, but only if they tell him that there is no conflict between belonging to the WLA and belonging to the navigator's guild back home. He certainly has no problem saying "I solemnly swear to uphold the ideals of the League, to protect the innocent and combat evil wherever I may find it," understanding those ideals to be fighting evil and protecting the innocent.)
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Saturday March 3rd, 2018 2:19:26 PM
Elyas joins the other Petals in exploring the odd little village
How strange to find a whole village in another plane! And it looks so much like any old town in our world. I guess some things are just always there!
Elyas walks over to the WLA lodge and looks around
Sable (Don) ( HP 17/30| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing Sunday March 4th, 2018 5:16:03 PM
Now that Sable is feeling better, he will stride off to the Mailed Fist to pay his dues, 200 GP, and see if he can swap his spear for a large compound bow with strength (+4). If he can, then he will go looking to purchase arrows.
Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien) Sunday March 4th, 2018 9:28:01 PM
Tsak will join the others in doing some procurement of vital gear, maybe bolts for his deadly new crossbow, then turn in for the evening to get some rest.
(OOC: I'll defer to Damien when he returns exactly what sorts of gear he wants to buy at this point, but thought I'd put in the marker for mundane gear, so Tsak wouldn't miss this rare chance to go shopping.)
Gothruk (BatMark subbing for Logan) Sunday March 4th, 2018 9:34:56 PM
Gothruk realizes that Rolth talked Wenhu into gifting the Petals with the Remove Disease vials, so his generous offer is not needed. "It is too bad that these vials will not help our treefolk friends! I would gladly take them some, otherwise." With that, he joins his comrade Tsak in visiting the various merchants in the village, then prepares to rest for the trial to come.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None d20+1=9 ; d20+7=15 ; Sunday March 4th, 2018 10:40:27 PM "We are part of the WLA, the Woldian League of Adventurers. They're known far and wide as a group that any adventurer can join if they pledge to fight evil." Finnian says to Kiwina. "We joined up at the beginning of the tournament. They said that they had chapter houses all over, but we've been traveling so hard lately I had forgotten there would be a chapter house here. Oh, you should join. You get a badge see," he raps proudly on his badge.
[Diplomacy=9 Appraise=15] Over at the bower Finnian peruses the mans wears and inspects his craftsmanship. "Fine work you do here. I myself am a bower by trade. I guess now I'm more of an adventurer but you never lose the love of the craft do you? Names Finnian. Who might I have the honor of addressing?" He asks the man "Do you know of anywhere that I could procure some wood for bows. I've been using this one, but my friends and I have been on the look out for exotic, or especially durable wood to make some composite bows from." He holds out his bow for the man to inspect.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Monday March 5th, 2018 7:16:08 AM
Falco is unsure how to take the fellow in the hut.
"I am not sure the proper etiquette but I was hoping to upgrade my membership if that is possible. My understanding of the arcane has increased to the point that I should be able."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None Monday March 5th, 2018 11:23:12 AM
As BatMark says, Gothruk gets some rest. He's been running around a lot and the poor 1.5 tone guy is tired.
Wayawu - DM Matt Monday March 5th, 2018 8:50:04 PM
The WLA representatives were also Manfi and happy to conversate with Rolth and Finnian. Rolth managed to cure himself. The two Manfi offered 100 gp a piece for the Taurnament tokens. They offered some history on the Valleys of Twilights WLA only Highlight to display spoiler: {“Years ago, the Sargrass Plains were “destroyed” in a cataclysm of Woldsblood but in actuality, the Sargrass was moved to the Valleys of Twilight, where Maab saves creatures, plants, and places that depart the Wold. The Elder Manfri Mahyawu has called that heroes of the Wold to the Valley of Twilight that currently holds the entire Sargrass. The artifacts, once acquired and returned will be combined.”} To Kiwina the representatives welcomed him and promised he could join without any issues. “You are now an Adventurer. Here is your WLA badge, to be displayed proudly.”
To Finnian the bower told him his name is Denyhu and he searched for anything that could compare to the work weaved into Finnian’s bow. After some time he returns with with a Steelgrass Bow. “This is the only thing I have that compares to your handiwork, 300 gp? (OOC: Treat as masterwork bow but ⅓ the weight.) Falco Ambersier is unsure how to take the fellow in the hut. "I am not sure the proper etiquette but I was hoping to upgrade my membership if that is possible. My understanding of the arcane has increased to the point that I should be able." The Mages advise Falco that there is Tier 1 Journeyman CL2 for 150gp available.
Sable Now that Sable is feeling better, he will stride off to the Mailed Fist to pay his dues, 200 GP, and see if he can swap his spear for a large compound bow with strength (+4). If he can, then he will go looking to purchase arrows. The Manfi at the Mailed Fist smiled welcomed the new Specialist (Benefit- Armory) “A bow that strong, hmmm.. Give me an overnight. I will have a message delivered to you wherever Mahyawu sends you.”
Tsak will join the others in doing some procurement of vital gear, maybe bolts for his deadly new crossbow, then turn in for the evening to get some rest. “What kind of bolts are you looking for?” says a vendor.
Elyas joins the other Petals in exploring the odd little village
How strange to find a whole village in another plane! And it looks so much like any old town in our world. I guess some things are just always there!
Elyas walks over to the WLA lodge and looks around
Gothruk realizes that Rolth talked Wenhu into gifting the Petals with the Remove Disease vials, so his generous offer is not needed. "It is too bad that these vials will not help our treefolk friends! I would gladly take them some, otherwise." With that, he joins his comrade Tsak in visiting the various merchants in the village, then prepares to rest for the trial to come.
Gothruk Gore gets some rest. He's been running around a lot and the poor 1.5 tone guy is tired.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/26 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; Flat: 10; CMD: 16) | Glaive +6 1d10+7 x3 | Status: Raging (1/8) Monday March 5th, 2018 9:41:27 PM
Rolth congratulates Kiwina on joining the WLA, and welcomes Elyas' interest as well. He thanks the WLA representatives for their information on the Sargrass, and asks, "Do you know what comes next in the Manfri prophesy? 'All is Grass' but what else is to come? Do you think we need to return to the Wold immediately, or do we have time to rest first? And any idea where we can find a Rapkes or its claw?"
Having gotten what answers might be forthcoming, he will also inquire into the possibility of training as a Journeyman in the near future, then head back to the Watcher's hut to rejoin the other Petals as they trickle back in. He will share what we learned at the WLA, namely:
“Years ago, the Sargrass Plains were “destroyed” in a cataclysm of Woldsblood but in actuality, the Sargrass was moved to the Valleys of Twilight, where Maab saves creatures, plants, and places that depart the Wold. The Elder Manfri Mahyawu has called the heroes of the Wold to the Valley of Twilight that currently holds the entire Sargrass. The artifacts, once acquired and returned will be combined.”
Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+6=14 ; d3=2 ; d20+6=15 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2018 12:10:14 AM "I almost forgot -- you're absolutely right, Rolth. We need to learn what a rapkes is and where to find one." If Rolth didn't ask the WLA reps about the rapkes, then Kiwina will ask around and try to figure it out while there. (Roll: nature = 14, geography = 15, stray d3 = oops)
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N Tuesday March 6th, 2018 6:50:24 AM
Elyas talks with Rolth and Kiwana a bit about the WLA.
What are the benefits of membership here? and how much does it cost?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Tuesday March 6th, 2018 7:02:07 AM "Thats fine, just fine. I have the gold thanks to some recent adventures we, the Petals and I, have had. It is really quite remarkable that such novices.... you know what its not important."
Falco digs around in his pack for his coin purse and starts counting.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T12F10) 17/17HP Guisarme +4 2D6+4 Status: None Tuesday March 6th, 2018 11:35:52 AM
Gothruk is basically passed out. It's been a long time since the last safe place to rest. He dreams of Sheeptaurs jumping over a fence one by one until red stains his dream, creeping in through the grass and into the sheep mutating them. The maddening talking of the Mouther, or at least his brains recreation of it rumbles in through the ground. He sleeps uneasily after that.
(Logan filling in for Tsak) Tuesday March 6th, 2018 11:39:55 AM
Tsak, finished with gathering his gear (that will be determined when Damien returns) returns to the others. He is also curious about what a rapkes is, it sounds like a beast, and it has claws, but nothing he's aware of goes by that name. He'll listen in on Rolth's convocation with the WLA representative.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Tuesday March 6th, 2018 4:08:43 PM "It is a fine bow, but I must cut my own, it is my way," he says when presented with the bow. "good luck to you Denyhu. [b]Perhaps if we stay for longer, or return in the future, the two of us can craft together and exchange techniques."
Finnian reinforces Rolth's knowledge of the WLA but having nothing else to add, tells the others that he really should get some sleep and finds a place to rest.
Sable (Don) ( HP 17/30| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing Tuesday March 6th, 2018 6:42:11 PM
Sable will shop for arrows, looking for 40-60. He will also look for blunt arrows - about 20 - in order to do blunt (rather than piercing) damage.
Wayawu to Sargrass Plains- DM Matt Tuesday March 6th, 2018 8:53:48 PM
As soon as everyone is finished with the vendors and you are near Mahyawu’s shack the village mysteriously disappears and the shack stands alone within the plane. Mahyawu welcomes you back. He promises that the travel will rest the weariest traveler. He then plucks a single green feather from his headdress, places it on his open palm and blows it into the firepit. As the feather burns it creates a swirling portal in the smoke. Placed gently upon the Sargrass Plains there is grass as far as the eye can see. The sun burns above you and the air is dry and seems to snatch all the moisture from your breath.
------------ Rolth Niheow congratulates Kiwina on joining the WLA, and welcomes Elyas' interest as well. He thanks the WLA representatives for their information on the Sargrass, and asks, "Do you know what comes next in the Manfri prophesy? 'All is Grass' but what else is to come? Do you think we need to return to the Wold immediately, or do we have time to rest first? And any idea where we can find a Rapkes or its claw?" The representatives advise Rolth that they have no further information on that and that it is quite urgent. “We can’t argue against a days rest,” they said with a smile. “Of course, when everything calms a bit you are always welcome to train but you will have to do that on another plane.” Having gotten what answers might be forthcoming, he will also inquire into the possibility of training as a Journeyman in the near future, then head back to the Watcher's hut to rejoin the other Petals as they trickle back in. He will share what we learned at the WLA, namely: “Years ago, the Sargrass Plains were “destroyed” in a cataclysm of Woldsblood but in actuality, the Sargrass was moved to the Valleys of Twilight, where Maab saves creatures, plants, and places that depart the Wold. The Elder Manfri Mahyawu has called the heroes of the Wold to the Valley of Twilight that currently holds the entire Sargrass. The artifacts, once acquired and returned will be combined.”
Kiwina "I almost forgot -- you're absolutely right, Rolth. We need to learn what a rapkes is and where to find one." If Rolth didn't ask the WLA reps about the rapkes, then Kiwina will ask around and try to figure it out while there. (Roll: nature = 14, geography = 15, stray d3 = oops) The WLA representatives had very little information on the Rapkes and others nearby just gave you a blank look. The information, unfortunately, is limited on this Sargrass Plains native Elyas talks with Rolth and Kiwana a bit about the WLA. What are the benefits of membership here? and how much does it cost? WLA if needed Falco Ambersier "Thats fine, just fine. I have the gold thanks to some recent adventures we, the Petals and I, have had. It is really quite remarkable that such novices.... you know what it’s not important." Falco digs around in his pack for his coin purse and starts counting.
Gothruk Gore is basically passed out. It's been a long time since the last safe place to rest. He dreams of Sheeptaurs jumping over a fence one by one until red stains his dream, creeping in through the grass and into the sheep mutating them. The maddening talking of the Mouther, or at least his brains recreation of it rumbles in through the ground. He sleeps uneasily after that.
Tsak, finished with gathering his gear (that will be determined when Damien returns) returns to the others. He is also curious about what a rapkes is, it sounds like a beast, and it has claws, but nothing he's aware of goes by that name. He'll listen in on Rolth's convocation with the WLA representative. Finnian declines the bow and Sablelooks for arrows. (Ooc: Go ahead and put together a shopping list and head to the Catacombs. I know for sure you can get arrows there. Just send DMs an email once you purchase them.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (19/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +5 1d10+4 x3 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None Tuesday March 6th, 2018 9:22:08 PM
As the Petals exit the portal, Rolth asks, "Wait, how will we return to you once we have completed this quest?" Answer or no, he will suggest that the Petals set up a defensive formation as they consider their next move. "Presumably, we have to find a rapkes and take its claw. I might be able to help with that last bit, but I'm no Orc Flair, Nature Boy. Anyone else got any ideas? Sure is hot in here."
(OOC: Can the DMs define "rested" from our travel? Did we get back HP or are we just not fatigued?)
Kiwina (Steve M) (18/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d20+9=28 ; d20+11=26 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 12:34:18 AM
Kiwina examines the surrounding area, looking for anything that will distinguish one bit of grass from the others. He also looks carefully for any tracks that would indicate what, if anything, has wandered through the area and which direction it went. (Rolls: perception = 28, survival =26)
"I don't like this climate."
(OOC: Mundane purchases are handled in the Catacombs as well as specialties?)
Elyas (Ben A.) (29/29 HP | AC: 13; Touch:13; Flat: 10; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +4( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:N d20+4=18 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 3:54:38 AM
Elyas looks around at the grass and keeps an eye out for anything moving out there.
perception = 18
So is this the home of the Rapkes? does anyone know what one looks like?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Wednesday March 7th, 2018 6:47:15 AM "Right, so I have the money. Do I need to do anything to prove that I have advanced in my studies? I am most intrested in Star Hard I and of course access to the libraries even if not a this moment."
Rested - DM Matt Wednesday March 7th, 2018 2:48:24 PM
(OOC: Can the DMs define "rested" from our travel? Did we get back HP or are we just not fatigued?)
- It is as if you had a full nights sleep and you are waking up in the morning. Even better, Restful Sleep spell as been cast on everyone.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None Wednesday March 7th, 2018 3:14:12 PM
Gothruk wakes up when the spell is cast on him and rejoins the others. He feels... really good, much better then he would have expected. Did anybody get any info on the claw, or what the thing is we should be using the claw on while I was sleeping? he asks.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:27/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None Wednesday March 7th, 2018 4:59:49 PM
Ahh he says stretching his arms. Finnian hasn't felt so good in a long time. He squints in the bright l8ght and then gasps. "It's beautiful," he proclaims in a hushed voice. He kneels down and runs his hands through te saragrass. He asks Maab, the very being that moved these grasses to bless him for the day (prepares his spells).
Sable (Don) ( HP 17/30| AC: 15/17; Touch: 11; Flat: 13/15; CMD: 19) | Status: Needs Healing d20+6=22 ; d20+4=10 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 7:51:20 PM
Sable takes a hard look around (Perception 22) and now that his head is clear, he tries to piece together what a Rapkes is Knowledge Nature (10). He will also drop by, before leaving, to see if the bow came in after the day’s rest...
Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien) d20+7=27 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 8:39:07 PM
Tsak, refreshed by the rest, loads his crossbow and keeps sharp lookout for enemies to shoot. (Perception = 27)
Rested in the Grass - DM Matt Wednesday March 7th, 2018 9:53:09 PM
The 10-15 inch red bloodweed is long and sways slightly in a breeze that couldn’t possibly exist in this heat. Occasionally, there is a glimpse of a single yellow or purple but the red is by far an invasive majority. Your vision is greatly obstructed by the tall grass. Kiwina notices the ground is dry and water will be hard to come by. This isn’t the only thing-- Roth’s connection to Domi and Finnian’s connection to Maab seems so much closer. In fact, divine casters find that their cure and inflict spells are more potent. [OOC: Reroll 1s AND 2s] Also, being in the outer planes, you cannot summon elemental or fey creatures at all. But you can summon outer planar creatures more easily -- casting time just one standard action -- and such creatures gain an extra hit point per die. Non-divine casters with supernatural or spell-like abilities find that the save DC for all these powers is increased by +2. Bloodwitches find that the DC to draw woldsblood each morning is 5 less than usual. All non BW divine casters gain one new spell or spell slot of the highest level they can cast. There is a -2 circumstance penalty to draw on Woldsblood. (OOC: Let me know if you qualify for one of the above. Just a small note)
Falco Ambersier "Right, so I have the money. Do I need to do anything to prove that I have advanced in my studies? I am most intrested in Star Hard I and of course access to the libraries even if not a this moment." The mages advise Falco that studies are always recommended but for Start Heart I there is no further action needed. Just the guild cost.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (25/28 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Morningstar +5 1d8+4 x2 | Paws (2) +3 1d4+1 x2| Status: None d20+10=25 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 6:55:32 AM
Rolth looks around grimly, muttering prayers to Domi. At least those seem to have special resonance here! Keeping an eye out for trouble (Perception =25), Rolth asks his fellow Petals, "So, do we have any idea where a rapkes lairs or hunts? What does it eat--other than taur-flesh--that we might use to lure one out? And in the meantime, do we have a means to find or make water? If we are here for some time, that could prove a challenge."
(OOC: Don't forget to heal up to 6hp of damage from the Restful Sleep!)
Kiwina (Steve M) (40/40 HP | AC:14; Touch:11; Flat:12; CMD:17) | Status: Injured d8+1=5 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=6 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 7:03:41 AM
Kiwina looks at the condition of the party members, and decides this is a good time for some cures. He takes out the wand he found in that strange village, and applies it to himself. Then he hands it to Sable.
(Three CLWs, bringing Kiwina up to full HP after the restful sleep effect.)
(OOC: Rolth was 19/28, then 25/26, then 19/28 again.)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: None | AC 13 (T13/F11) 18/18 HP | 5/7 Acid Dart | Lt Crossbow +4 1d6 x2 | Status: None | Spellbook Thursday March 8th, 2018 7:10:37 AM "Thank you. I would love to stay and study but I need to make sure my group is not ready to move on. Thank you for the help."
Satisfied he heads back to the others.
[ooc: Do I need to actually make the transaction in the Catacombs or can I just update sheet now?]
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 13 (T11/F10)17/17HP |Guisarme +4 2D6+4| Status: None d20+6=23 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 9:30:06 AM
(Gothruk doesn't qualify for any of the changes for being on the new plane)
We should look for a safe place so we can plan out our next movements. Gothruk looks for anything on the horizon in each direction can he see anything but the grass? Perception = 1d20+6 = 23
"Well they're huge half horse half raptors, so i doubt it's hiding in this grass. Searching for a lair or trying to bait it are both great ideas. I wonder what do they eat and where do they live...?" Finnian ponders aloud. [ooc earlier I rolled a 26 and now a 25.do I know any of these answers.]
" Would anyone object to me doing some scouting, or would anyone want to go with?"
Tsak (BatMark subbing for Damien) Thursday March 8th, 2018 7:25:39 PM
Tsak continues to keep a sharp eye out for trouble as the others try to sort out the situation. He isn't so sure that something nasty couldn't sneak up through this grass...
Sargrass Plains Part One- DM Matt 12:00 - 36 hr clock d20=14 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 8:27:33 PM Finnian only Highlight to display spoiler: { There is very little information about the rapkes. It is very hard to parse anything from within the grasses but there is a great bridge somewhere within the Plains } Talks of rapke but is there something outside your small circe. Gothruk notices a noise somewhere in the grasses but it’s too far away to make anything out of it. It then disappears completely. Was it really there?
Where do you go, how do you get there? The grass near you is ten foot. Is there anyone tall enough to see over the grasses?
(Reminder: Moving through the grass takes special care. Moving through it at speeds greater than half your movement takes 1d6 damage for each 5 foot square of movement. Think of it as being under the effects of a permanent entangle spell enhanced by plant growth with spikes (DC 18) for reflex saves, strength checks and escape artist checks. A new save is allowed every 10 minutes of travel.
Sargrass Plains Part One- DM Matt 12:00 - 36 hr clock d20=14 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 8:27:33 PM Finnian only Highlight to display spoiler: { There is very little information about the rapkes. It is very hard to parse anything from within the grasses but there is a great bridge somewhere within the Plains } Talks of rapke but is there something outside your small circe. Gothruk notices a noise somewhere in the grasses but it’s too far away to make anything out of it. It then disappears completely. Was it really there?
Where do you go, how do you get there? The grass near you is ten foot. Is there anyone tall enough to see over the grasses?
(Reminder: Moving through the grass takes special care. Moving through it at speeds greater than half your movement takes 1d6 damage for each 5 foot square of movement. Think of it as being under the effects of a permanent entangle spell enhanced by plant growth with spikes (DC 18) for reflex saves, strength checks and escape artist checks. A new save is allowed every 10 minutes of travel.
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