DM Shane P Wednesday March 7th, 2018 2:13:50 AM
good rolls guys. you think this might be the domain of Maab. The veil of Twilight. Where she keeps all things lost to the Wold. you do not recognize the elf city..it is perhaps too old to be in any recorded history.
Sitting inside the lodge the party can see a small man setting crosslegged before a small fire. the some from the fire rises up through a hole in the roof, but enough remains to give the air a hazy view. The man is shorter than even a halfling or a gnome with the dark skin, white hair and grey eyes. 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 his back.
The walls on the inside of this refuge look like smokey mirrors and not at all like the grass shell that covers this place.. in them you see yourselves and others as if ghosts talking to the little man. You recognize a little halfling in the mirror from a visit to the catacombs, he was a member of the the Mailed Fist. You see others. Members of the Dragon Consortium all reflected in the mirrors talking to the little man, but they are not in this room with you.
the little man speaks up. Welcome, I am Mahyawu he holds his hand out as if motioning you to stop as he says his name. His voice is the same voice that asked you to step inside the portal. ...of the Manfri. I have much to show you, much you need to know, if you wish to stop the plague that is taking root in your wold.
With that he throws a handful of leaves in the fire and the smoke billows up to fill the room, but it does not bite the lungs, nor does it cloud your vison, it actuallly expands it. and you see much.
You see the bloodweed growing beneath crystal mountains. building and vibrating until there is an explosion which propels shards of crystal all over the wold.
You see the bloodweed infect the crystal using it's magic to grow and spread. You see it spread unchecked, covering land and hamlets, villages and cities infecting everything it touches until the wold itself is covered. the only life are those infected, everything else is dead. You hear Mahyawu's voice and when that happens the old Manfri prophecy 'All is grass" will be forfilled. .
You then see a vision of a powerful spirit, you know it to be the spirit of the Sargrass plains, talking to Mahyawu. the gist of it is "get help" A circle of symbols appears:
Dragon Valley Ship Person Soldier Tree Crescent Gem Bridge
the symbols form a circle with rays radiating toward the middle where they all converge.
Mahwayu points to the Tree symbol. I believe this to be you, The Guardians of Maabs Wonder..
'Osul-MAE(Graham) AC:17 (T:13, FF:14), CMD:20, Saves:(F:7/R:5/W:13 + RNL), HP:30/51, Blessed, Darkvision 60', Flight 60'(Perfect), MAE: NatArm: +3, Dex:+4, no longer a Tiger, Wednesday March 7th, 2018 6:24:36 AM "Thank you, Mahyawu. I believe you are correct. Though, hopefully not about the prophesy. And, thank you for your invitation."
'Osul has heard little of the Manfri, but Mahyawu has his respect. However, he stands in awe of the vision of the Spirit. This is something akin to what he understands The Culverwood is/has, and that bears much reflection.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 32/86 Wednesday March 7th, 2018 12:06:15 PM
Atlas nudges Armand with a bloody elbow, "When we're done with this I'll need some healing if you have any left."
Atlas doesn't know what to think really. It seems like the wold needs their help and he's game, but what do they do? He clears his throat, hesitates, then speaks up, "I'm sure it is us, but please forgive my lack of tact as I ask the obvious question, what can we do to help? We want to help, we are equipped to help, and we can try to figure it out on our own, but I'm thinking that you have more insight into that than we do. Any direction or information you can give us would be appreciated."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21(+2) (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 45/57, Speed: 30' Wednesday March 7th, 2018 12:37:06 PM "I could use a little healing as well, Armand. But I'm not too bad off. It's more Squeaver I'm worried about."
I listen in to the conversation, but really check Squeaver over to see how he's doing.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20(23)/touch11/flat 19(22) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 3:16:01 PM Bless +1 to hit, +1 save vs fear 38 rounds left Sickened -2 to basically all d20 rolls Shield of Faith +3 to AC rounds 71
Armand nods to Mack and Atlas and he concentrates to channel the healing energies of his god. Everyone is healed 21.
"Alas I fear I cannot cure all of Squeaver's ills for I too am sicked by my previous injuries, as are several others in our party."
He enters the tent and plops down on the floor. "Forgive me Mahyawu is it. My name is Armand," he goes around making introductions. "As I was saying forgive me, we have just emerged into your realm after 2 serious fights and we find ourselves somewhat depleted. This is all very strange. What can you tell us about what is going on, we can but try to help you, after some rest and recovery..."
Beordir (Galen) AC: 27/15/22, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:29 / 53 Blessed, Shield, Sickened Wednesday March 7th, 2018 9:16:39 PM
Having no idea where they are himself, Beordir is relieved that someone has an inking of their location. The nearby lodge is very interesting. It's obviously a building of importance even given it's limited materials Beordir unstrings his bow and stows it in his quiver. Worried about the blood on his armor, he realizes he does not recall the spell he usually uses to clean himself up. So he digs a handkercheif out of his pack and mops off hands, armor and weapon. The blood on his sleeve will have to wait until later.
Only then does he step inside with the others.
He takes in the tableau with interest, keeping quiet in the presence of his elder. With the others in the mirrors, there is clearly a circumstance broader than the merely the Wold occurring. Native to Yrth, he not exceptionally familiar with the Southern Continient, but he has heard of the vast Sargrass Plains, he just never expected to see it even in a vision. Odd that this threat seems to have originated from there.
"We have endured significant trials. The Small Elder here may be able to help us, but action may need to be taken urgently. Our battle may not be over even now."
He pauses a moment, then asks, "What help would you offer that can mitigate this infestation?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Wednesday March 7th, 2018 9:31:10 PM
Elyngael approaches the lodge reverently and orders Khan to stay just outside of it. [b]"Mahyaw, ii is an honor to be in your presence. I am Elyngael Noldoryn. I have been with this group through many trials, and that we are here is a testament to their bravery and skill. Please allow us rest and heal as we listen and learn."[b]
DM Shane P Thursday March 8th, 2018 2:32:46 AM
The old man seems pleased that his guest have become comfortable in his abode. he hollers to the back of the room and from a hidden alcove steps one of the more beautiful creatures you have ever laid eyes on white hair, gray eyes and mahogony dark skin, she only stands about 2ft tall but she breathtaking. he talks to her in his language and in a few minutes a stew pot larger than both of them is hanging over the fire it seems he intends you sup with him tonight.
My Daughter, Muwatala, she will cook for us. she is a very good cook. .
There are Talismans, actually, artifacts of the time before the sargrass came to be, they are keys to it. objects that embody the quintessence of the Sargrass. . he waves his hand again and the smoke rises again.
You see the crystal you just jumped through and an object which looks like a large Acorn. the acorn touches the crystal and merges with it, and as it does so the crystal loses its blood red color and the bloodweeds wither and die.
Ah. it seems you are to find the Nut from the oldest grove of Druids trees. Makes sense, you are the tree wardens
the smoke recedes and you are all setting around the fire with a large bowl of delicious smelling stew in front of you. Mahwayu has one too, and his beautiful daugter is nowhere to be seen. The old man bows his head over the meal and mutters a quick prayer in his tounge. He looks up and says Let us eat.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Thursday March 8th, 2018 8:13:22 AM
Sitting back and watching, Neshi can't help but feel the good in the room and relaxes a bit. He is still restless at the light rash that surrounds his previous injury and still feels a bit ill and can't help but wonder if this old man might be able to heal the disease. Before they head out to what/where ever they may be headed to next.
Going through his remaining spell slots and abilities Neshi cant help but worry a bit knowing how depleted he and the others must be.
As the old man's daughter begins to cook He can't help the sudden loud growl that comes from his belly as it smell wonderful. Coming back to the present, Neshi summons the nerve to as a question.
"Mahwayu, there are a number of ancient groves in the Wold and many of them are hidden and near impossible to find due to them being hidden by the powers or the gods. Can you tell us the name of the grove we are looking for?"
almost moments after asking the question the food is ready and in front of them and all else is forgotton as Neshi dives in.
'Osul-MAE(Graham) AC:17 (T:13, FF:14), CMD:20, Saves:(F:7/R:5/W:13 + RNL), HP:30/51, Blessed, Darkvision 60', Flight 60'(Perfect), MAE: NatArm: +3, Dex:+4, no longer a Tiger, Thursday March 8th, 2018 8:46:37 AM
Whilst 'Osul would very much like the nut to be growing on The Tree, or nearby those other Trees from the painting of Deeproot's departure, because The Wood would recognise their need, and move them with haste. But this sounds like a thing that would reside in these lands.
He awaits Mahwayu's response to Yurr'Neshi's question, whilst partaking of the stew, saving his opinions to share thereafter.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 53/86 Thursday March 8th, 2018 10:45:26 AM
Atlas thanks Armand for the healing and hopes that the stew has some healing powers itself to help him recover the rest of his strength and beat this sickness that has befallen each of them.
He eats, waits, and listens.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 27/15/22, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:29 / 53 Blessed, Shield, Sickened Thursday March 8th, 2018 3:29:47 PM
Beordir's skin is starting to burn a bit where he was injured and healed...partially. Mahwayu seems to remain relaxed in spite of the bloodweed plague expanding. Beordir tries to rest a bit, but is mostly unsuccessful, though he is appreciative of the idea of dinner.
Mahwayu answer to his question is...intriguing. Thinking back over the most recent incidents, Beordir asks, "Don't we already have a nut....squirreled away?"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17; Deafened d20+11=18 ; d20+16=32 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 6:37:44 PM
Owen sits quietly and eats. He is ravenously hungry, perhaps as an aftereffect of the disease. He wracks his brain, thinking about whether he has heard of Mahyawu and Muwatala before. Knowledge (Religion): 18; Knowledge (History): 32.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20(23)/touch11/flat 19(22) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 7:00:55 PM Bless +1 to hit, +1 save vs fear 37? rounds left Shield of Faith +3 to AC rounds 70? Not sure if time is going wobly here as suddenly the food is ready so not sure where the duration is on the spells...DM? Sickened -2 to basically all d20 rolls
Armand observes that Atlas and Beodir are obviously still hurting. He concentrates again and uses his last channel..Everyone is healed 14 hitpoints.
He whispers to the group as he he picks up the bowl of ...? "That's all the healing I can do short of burning what few spells I have remaining, and it might be rather obvious to our host.
Forgive me Mahyawu of the Manfri, this may seem rude but I've never seen or heard of your people before, are you all so...short?
Armand eats the contents of his bowl and asks between mouthfuls. Do you know where we are to find this acorn? What dangers may we encounter? Who or perhaps more clearly what are you? And by chance would there be a place where we can rest. Our party is not quite up to snuff and we would be more likely to complete this quest if we can rest up a bit."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20(23)/touch11/flat 19(22) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Thursday March 8th, 2018 7:02:00 PM
PS Owen you're not deafened anymore.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Thursday March 8th, 2018 9:25:06 PM
Elyngael graciously accepts her bowl of stew. "Mahyawu of the Manfri thank you for your hospitality. Many of us have been injured and are in need of rest. Please tell us anything of urgency right away. How do you know the cure for this evil? Are you a cleric or a wizard? Where are the rest of your people? Do we need to set guards before we sleep? Please forgive if I seem rude, but we are weary after our battles."
DM Shane P Friday March 9th, 2018 3:11:47 AM
The stew is delicious on a level that reminds you of food you had during the best parts of your childhood. It sooths body and soul. you injuries don't seems so bad(full healing) and all your ills seem to fade away(all diseases cured) Heck even 'Osuls weather knee ceases to ache.
The old man smiles at Armands question. It is not that we are short, we are as the Sargrass made us, it's is that your gods made you too tall, but yes all of my people are around this size.(this meeting takes hours so most spells will have lapsed by now.)
To Neshi, he shrugges. It is somewhere in the Sargrass plains. When Maab moved the Sargrass to her domain to save it from devastation, the artifacts were lost, but clues may be found, though I know not where to start. He smiles, it is always so with beings of power, it can never be easy.
To Elyngael. Oh polite one, I fear that you must be on your way shortly. This simple stew is all that I can offer you as succor.
He reaches into a pouch at his side and removes two items. which he lays out for someone in the party to take. one item is a book This book contains the ritual you must perform to stop the Bloodgrass, once you have the Talisman he opens the book and inside there are a few sticks of incense and small pieces of clear crystal. The other item is a Steelgrass Flute After you have completed the ritual you must blow this flute it will take you to the next place you must be...no..I do not know where that place mght be, it depends on what happens with others and many other variables will determine the place... .
he leans back and awaits questions from the party.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Friday March 9th, 2018 10:49:08 AM
Atlas enjoys the stew and is impressed with it's healing powers. He speaks up again while others are finishing up, "You have provided us more information than most do, so for that we are grateful. We will do everything in our power to succeed."
With that Atlas stands up, "The sooner we get this done the better. Where do you think you'll drop us off at? The closer to where we need to find the artifact the better, if possible. Thank you for your help and your hospitality." Atlas proceeds to give an awkward wave/nod/bow thing that clearly indicates that he's not sure exactly how to depart gracefully from a being he doesn't understand.
'Osul-MAE(Graham) AC:17 (T:13, FF:14), CMD:20, Saves:(F:7/R:5/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51, Darkvision 60', Flight 60'(Perfect), MAE: NatArm: +3, Dex:+4, no longer a Tiger, d20+24=28 ; Friday March 9th, 2018 11:38:07 AM "Mahwayu, I wonder if there are any specific things we as newcomers may need to know? I have not been there before, and even stories of it were sparse in my home."
While awaiting a response, 'Osul tests out his weather forecasting {Survival: 28 - usually good for a 3 day look ahead}
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Friday March 9th, 2018 12:31:14 PM
Beordir eats the stew gratefully and looks for an opportunity to thank the cook directly. Surprisingly, the three slashes on his thigh also close up and he stops favoring his arm.
Once healed, the warriors in the group are eager to move on. While Beordir can agree with that, the minds of some are more tired and they seek rest. But the group must travel on. He has already tightened up his backpack straps, so he too, is ready to leave.
When Mahwayu brings out the items needed to rid the Culverwood of the Bloodweed, Beordir is curious about the book, but diffident. "That ritual probably should probably be done by Osul, but some of the rest of us might want to learn it in case Osul is incapacitated."
He does have a couple of questions, "If the incense and crystal are lost, can we find others to use in the ritual? Maybe we'll have to...will we need to perform this ritual more than once?"
He is not happy about the flute, "Great, even more dimensional travel. Blah. Why can't there be a way of stepping further across the land, rather than this awful spinning falling thing."
Yurr'Neshi nods as the old man speaks and then mumbles to himself ... more grass eating til we can weave that last thread then......
"The only stories I have heard about the plains are a few about the hiding city, Rattledam. And of course that they sail on grass there as opposed to water.. ?.. not sure as I believe that though....
I guess we will need to deal with the monks to get info...... though where to find them....??"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20(23)/touch11/flat 19(22) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Friday March 9th, 2018 4:20:16 PM
Armand nods to Owen "Tell me Mahyawu is this ritual arcane, druidical, or divine? It will help us to determine who should be the caretaker of the book."
Armand considers, they have apparently been sitting resting for several hours. He fingers his ring of sustenance. "Perhaps I only need a short nap then in order to regain my spells."
"What can you tell us of the Sargrass plains? It is best that we are well prepared or we will surely fail in our mission. And perhaps we could impose and allow a few of us to stretch out and sleep so we can regain our spells. Otherwise we will surely be unsuccessful."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Friday March 9th, 2018 5:03:53 PM
Elyngael feels reassured that they are on the right path. Everyone is more energetic than they have been, and whether it is from the stew or the new mission, it doesn't really matter. "Will there be good hunting where we are going? And, how about fresh water? Will any of your people be accompanying us?" Elyngael asks all of this as she checks her bow and travel supplies a habit developed after a lifetime of living on the move.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21(+2) (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Friday March 9th, 2018 6:37:05 PM
I look over at Squeaver, very happy to see him regaining his color.
I thank Mahwayu, and his daughter if she reappears, for the delicious food.
And if no one picks up the flute, I quietly pick it up, and try playing a few notes. :)
DM Shane P Friday March 9th, 2018 10:18:54 PM
to Atlas he says: The portal is an extension of the spirit of the Sargrass plains, I don't know exactly where it will take you, but that it will be where the Sargrass plains were taken by Maab and that it will be somewhere that will lead you on your journey. He smiles and shrugs apologetically.
To 'Osul he says: That is a very good question, briefly...Water is scarce in the plains, and thus valuable, remember that to survive. Also walking the sargrass if you are not a Manfri or a Planswalker is almost impossible, find other means of transport if you can. other than that, ah...there is a lifetime of knowing that one must master to live in the sargrass and no way to distill it down for a stranger...I am sorry, the facts crowd my mind and I cannot choose which to tell you, or even if you would understand the wisdom if I did. How would a bird tell you how to fly? or a fish to breathe water?
to Beordir he says: the ritual is not so much about arcane or spiritual power, but more technique...performance if you will. . the incense and the crystals are vital to the ritual, but they are not unique to the ritual, any claear quartz crystals will do as long as they are clear, and any Sage and Myrrih incense will do as long as it is fresh. but these items are sure to work...I cannot guarantee that replacement items will. so try not to lose the crystals and incense please..
to 'Neshi he says: Yes, the boats that sail upon the sea of grass, this I can confirm is real. it is a good way to travel, though slow if the wind quits blowing...
to Armand he says. There will be weeks and days for you to sleep. This instance grows short, no time to sleep, but no need to rush either. (see 'Osuls question for the rest of the answer).
To Elyngael he says. Ha. A hunter! There is much game in the green sea, ware that you don't become the hunted as well. Water is scarce and valuable. My people live in the Sargrass, you maybe can find a guide among them. He shrugs as if to say "it could happen, but thats all I know".
When Mack brings the flute to his lips the old Manfri becomes quite animated DON'T BLOW IT NOW YOU IDIOT, WHAT IN THE GRASS GLASS DREAM WOULD POSSESS YOU TO BLOW THE MAGIC FLUTE OF FATED TELEPORTATION RIGHT NOW. he rushes over, his headress askew and snatches the flute out of Macks hand and hands it to Elyngael. PRARIES FIRES AND HAILSTONES, GET OUT OF HERE IF YOU ARE GOING TO SCREW THINGS UP DO IT AWAY FROM ME PLEASE. . With that he pulls a green feather from his hat, places it in his palm and blows it into the fire. the fire colors and swells and another portal appears besde the fire. Mahyawu stands straight and gestures for you to step through.
'Osul-MAE(Graham) AC:17 (T:13, FF:14), CMD:20, Saves:(F:7/R:5/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51, Darkvision 60', Flight 60'(Perfect), MAE: NatArm: +3, Dex:+4, no longer a Tiger, Saturday March 10th, 2018 5:16:14 AM
OOC: So, still no forecast for 'Osul, but I think hailstones is a stretch.
"So, lots of grass, birds and fishes then? And don't worry, we have water on tap." "Boats that sail on grass?! Must have a shallow draughts!"
...weeks and days to sleep?... he looks to Armand.
..and when all is settled, 'Osul drifts through the new portal. (Dm Shane..you are in an extradimension portal on a pocket world of Maabs creation. weather dont' work here like it works on the world. but if you want a predticion at this part of the pocket dimension it's going to be clear and mild for the next three days. )
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Saturday March 10th, 2018 10:43:21 AM
Owen picks up the book, saying to the party "If there are no objections, I'll carry this. I used to be a librarian, you know."
He hides his chuckle at Mack's antics, then steps through the portal.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20(23)/touch11/flat 19(22) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Sunday March 11th, 2018 10:43:43 AM
Armand rises to go through this next portal. He mutters "Well you can tell this Mahyawu chap is no tactician, sending a group through a portal to a place they have never been while depriving us of having the ability to properly prepare and have all party members up to fighting snuff. No wonder the Sargrassi had to be 'rescued' by Maab." Armand steps through the portal.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Sunday March 11th, 2018 11:44:21 AM
Elyngael looks at Muwatala,"Perhaps you would like to be our guide and advisor in this quest. Or, if your father cannot part with you, perhaps you could merely accompany us to the plains of Sargass. Once you introduce us to your people, you could return to your Father. Khan and I are good trackers, but this is unknown country for us."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Sunday March 11th, 2018 9:13:43 PM
"Well I guess there is no rest for the wicked" Neshi mumbles as he makes his way to the portal.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Monday March 12th, 2018 9:08:52 AM
Atlas chuckles at the discomfort of the group, "We've had worst hosts and been in more precarious predicaments. Let's count our blessings and get ready to save the wold!" He gives Mack a playful shove as he puts his arm around Armand's shoulders and steps through the portal with him.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21(+2) (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Monday March 12th, 2018 1:06:08 PM
A confused look comes across my face as Manfri takes the flute from me.
I start to get the impression that Manfri doesn't want me to blow the flute until he leaves the room.
I keep a close eye on where Elyngael puts the flute, as it seems like I'll have to verify it works a little later. I feel that's my responsibility, after all... we can't go around blowing magical flutes if they don't work right. :)
'Osul-MAE(Graham) AC:17 (T:13, FF:14), CMD:20, Saves:(F:7/R:5/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51, Darkvision 60', Flight 60'(Perfect), MAE: NatArm: +3, Dex:+4, no longer a Tiger, Monday March 12th, 2018 4:56:29 PM
'Osul takes in the vista on the other side of the portal
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Monday March 12th, 2018 8:26:11 PM
Beordir listens carefully to Mahyawu description of the ingredients needed. Then he retrieves his book from his backpack and with quill and ink, takes more careful notes.
Then he joins Osul and looks out to where they are going.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Tuesday March 13th, 2018 12:14:11 AM
Owen smiles at the party's griping. "What, are you guys the old ones now? We've got a Wold to save! This red grass won't wait on your naptime."
DM Shane P Tuesday March 13th, 2018 1:48:51 AM
Mahyawu's Daughter is nowhere to be seen as the little sage motions you through the portal. But Mahyaw relents a bit and tells you. I wish I could give you more help, I wish I could accompany you, but this quest has the smell of fate around it, and epic deeds such as this require great sacrifice, if all were given then the power of fate would not evolve to fulfill the power it has. in any case, you now know all I know about the quest. and the things you don't know, I cannot teach you. .
as the party steps through the portal they come face to face with a garbage-filled alleyway. The smell of human garbage, the rats and the sound of human bustle are in plain evidence. The Alley is hot and dry. you can feel your lips begin to chap as soon as the sirocco air hits you. the alley exits straight ahead of you. the portal appeared against a wall at the end of the alley.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Tuesday March 13th, 2018 10:19:11 AM "Oh boy, this was unexpected. This doesn't seem like home, so I would suggest that we be careful about what the local customs are. We're likely to stand out like a sore thumb as soon as we walk out the end of that alley. Let's take a peak and see if we need to go get clothes or something to fit in before we end up in jail for a crime we didn't know what a crime."
Atlas heads to the end of the alley to take a peak, but he doesn't go out.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21(+2) (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Tuesday March 13th, 2018 10:34:04 AM
I take one big whiff, and turn around, attempting to go back thru the portal.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20(23)/touch11/flat 19(22) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday March 13th, 2018 2:41:10 PM "Clothes are not going to help if everyone is as short as Muwatala."
Armand looks around trying to determine what the walls of the alley are made up of, as well as the street is it a dirt street?
"I say we just proceed forward. See if we can find an inn or something to rest at, or maybe a campsite. If the locals get excited we can just explain we are the heroes spoken of in legend or foretold of in the sacred texts and tell them to bring us the holy texts so we can look them over."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Tuesday March 13th, 2018 3:30:22 PM
Armand, Perhaps since we seem to be in a in a city of some size, judging by the trash, perhaps we should look for a city square or an inn.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Tuesday March 13th, 2018 9:15:05 PM
Beordir wrinkles his nose, then promptly empties his stomach against the wall. His head spins as he leans over. "And to think...we hafta do that again." He wipes his mouth and finally looks around. "Leaf Mother! Where are we? It's like a midden."
Everyone else is also disgusted. Beordir just follows Atlas away from the stench.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Tuesday March 13th, 2018 10:01:22 PM "I thought we would at least be in the country. This is the stench of the city!" Elyngael agrees with the party. "The sooner we get through this alley and city, the sooner we can find the plains of Sargass" she strides toward what she hopes is the end of the alley with Khan on guard.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+11=29 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+22=38 Tuesday March 13th, 2018 11:14:35 PM
Owen looks about to see if he recognizes the architectural style of the buildings nearby, that he might recognize what city or region they may be in. Knowledge (Engineering): 29.
He says "Stick together! I'll fly up and have a look about." Then he uses his bonded ring to cast Fly and burns a round of his daily Invisibility Field to fly unseen above the level of the nearby buildings. He looks about again, this time for prominent buildings or terrain features. Knowledge (Geography): Natural 20, for a total of 34!
Oh, and a stealth roll to remain hidden as Owen flies above the rooftops: 38.
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8 minutes of Fly remain.
Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, Color Spray, Feather Fall, and Silent Image. 2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Bull's Strength, Minor Image, and Invisibility. 3: Dispel Magic, Fireball, Fly, Haste, and Major Image. 4: Stoneskin, Scrying, Crushing Despair, and Greater Invisibility.
1/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used (Fly). 0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used. 0/8 daily Blinding Rays used. 1/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}
'Osul-MAE(Graham) AC:17 (T:13, FF:14), CMD:20, Saves:(F:7/R:5/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51, Darkvision 60', Flight 60'(Perfect), MAE: NatArm: +3, Dex:+4, no longer a Tiger, d20+7=16 ; d20+22=39 ; d20+10=17 ; Wednesday March 14th, 2018 3:25:29 AM
'Osul, the air elemental takes a few moments to observe Owen take to the sky, before drifting upwards himself. More looking at potential and immediate threats than the broader picture, he is not looking to get beyond the rooftops (but away from the stench, he hopes).
{Fly: 16, Perception: 39, Sense Motive: 17}
DM Shane P Wednesday March 14th, 2018 3:31:58 AM
OOC; It looks like Jacob (Tayla) has become so busy with their new job in New Zeland that they are taking an extended leave of absence from the Game. So Tayla will not be joining you on this quest.
Owen's ariel scouting trip yeilds a lot of info. you are in a town, the town sets on the bank of a river, on the other side of the river is a HUGE grassland, you would guess that the town is North of the Grassland. There is a port on both sides of the river where riverboats and what looks to be grass boats not boats made of grass, but wooden boats sailing on the top of the grass, come up to drop cargo. There is commerce going on. You see the dockmaster's office, the governor's mansion further North. various shops and other buildings, and an open-air bazaar near the Docks. The people are Human with a smattering of Manfri, and a sprinking of other races here.
Mack: portal is gone. funny how those fate portals work.
Atlas: cautions the party to be careful. you peek around the corner and see folk going about their daily lives. you are on a street that sets across from the Bazaar where a lot of trading is going on. you cannot see the signs for the alley of the building you are in.
Armand: the alley floor is made of hard packed clay, in fairly good repair. it's dry, so that could have something to do with the good condition. the walls seem to made of Adobe over brick, could be mud brick, or fired bick, you would need to test for that. A cobbled stone road runs just outside the alley.
‘Osul: ?
Boerdir's sensitive sensibilities are upset by portal travel and rubbish.
Elyngael is peeved that they arrived in a city, but strides forward to find the grasslands.
Yurr'Neshi Think finding lodging and info might be a good idea.
the party steps out of the alley to no particular fanfare. Passers-by give Neshi some strange looks, but no one screams of yells. A city guardsman seeing newcomers looking around lost approaches and speaks. Hwaet beom eower nied, trouper? Beom eower strayed?
seeing some blank looks at his speech he says. Doth declare for de commontounge?
'Osul-MAE(Graham) AC:17 (T:13, FF:14), CMD:20, Saves:(F:7/R:5/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51, Darkvision 60', Flight 60'(Perfect), MAE: NatArm: +3, Dex:+4, no longer a Tiger, d20+3=6 ; Wednesday March 14th, 2018 3:45:27 AM
...and {Linguistics: 6}
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21(+2) (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+28=38 ; d20+8=9 ; Wednesday March 14th, 2018 10:34:28 AM "Gesundheit!" I say towards the guardsman. I then look past him to see if there is anything good to eat, out past the stinky alley.
(d20+28 perception check of 38)
and as I walk past Elyngael: (d20+8 sleight of hand check of 9) towards the flute. "OH! uh... hey, Elyngael." ;)
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Wednesday March 14th, 2018 2:51:28 PM
Yes we speak the common tongue.
Eric R posting for Atlas - AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Wednesday March 14th, 2018 4:21:00 PM
Atlas impatiently waits, to give Owen and Osul a little longer to scout and return. He makes sure to keep his hands away from his weapons, as the guardsman approaches.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20(23)/touch11/flat 19(22) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+7=11 ; d20+10=29 ; Wednesday March 14th, 2018 6:30:41 PM
Armand casts Comprehend Languages on himself. And then (while he can understand okay) speaks
Linguistics 11 (d20+7) Diplomacy 29 (d20+10) "Yes sir, most of us speak a form of the Common Tongue. Perhaps you could help us. We are new here and are looking for a place to stay as well as a guide. We have been charged by great powers to go into the Sargrassi and retrieve something of great importance to the safety of the realms."
He pauses and brings out a few gold pieces. "We are not paupers and can pay for our room and board, as well as the requirements for a competent guide."
spells Highlight to display spoiler: { 0: light, detect magic, detect poison, read magic 1: Protection from Evil, Comprehend Languages just used, Command (wis bonus) 2: Bless Weapon (domain) 3: Daylight, Continual Flame 4: Restoration, Holy Smite (domain),
channel energy 4d6, 0 left }
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+13=14 ; Wednesday March 14th, 2018 7:36:39 PM
Owen burns a second round of his invisibility to drop back into the alley unseen. He waits for it to lapse, then walks out to join the group. He listens carefully to the guard's speech, to see if he can understand it. It's clearly an unfamiliar dialect of Common.... (so he hopes there's a bonus that will help him with his natural 1!)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Wednesday March 14th, 2018 9:14:47 PM
As Elyngael and Khan rush out of the alley, she feels a slight brush against her pack. She pulls it more closely and reminds Khan to guard. OCC Elygael has stashed the flute safely in her quiver. She is disappointed to see the thriving city around them, however, this does increase the chances of finding a guide. She sees Armand communicating and asks him to ask the guardsman where she could find supplies and arrows.
Eric R posting for Atlas - AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Thursday March 15th, 2018 12:07:47 PM
Atlas waits for the recon team to return.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Thursday March 15th, 2018 1:49:17 PM
I inch closer and closer to the edge of the alleyway opening.....
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Thursday March 15th, 2018 6:57:40 PM
Owen strolls out of the alley as if he wasn't just invisibly flying through the air.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Thursday March 15th, 2018 7:53:44 PM
walks up along side Armand to support.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Thursday March 15th, 2018 8:29:38 PM
Finally someone who can help. Thankfully, Armand engages him in conversation which is more than Beordir can manage just now. a bit further near the mouth of the alley, Beordir just leans against the wall to breathe and settle his stomach.
'Osul-MAE(Graham) AC:17 (T:13, FF:14), CMD:20, Saves:(F:7/R:5/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51, Darkvision 60', Flight 60'(Perfect), MAE: NatArm: +3, Dex:+4, no longer a Tiger, Friday March 16th, 2018 4:03:48 AM
'Osul waits to see what he has understood.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Friday March 16th, 2018 12:00:24 PM
Trying not to cross my arms and look down menacingly at the poor guy.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Friday March 16th, 2018 12:40:41 PM
Since the guard is dumbfounded by our group, I walk past him, out towards the bazaar.
Eric R posting for Atlas - AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Friday March 16th, 2018 12:43:59 PM
Atlas slaps his hand to his head, as he quickly sees how impatient Mack is.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Friday March 16th, 2018 8:53:49 PM "Just breathe. No matter how bad it smells.", mutters Beordir.
RobC - "Perhaps you could help us" Friday March 16th, 2018 9:16:00 PM
The guard give Mack a strange look. What he said sounded common in language. Was he mocking or attempting communication or perhaps someone whose mother had held his head in a booze barrel?
The guard takes on a serious expression and puts a hand to the hilt of a weapon at his belt. He looks to Mack and then to Elyngael"Doth hands on de female. Pilferer"
Neshi is more direct, stating (proudly?) that the party speak and understand common.
Atlas is feeling a little edgy. Where are Osul and Owen?
Fortunately the two weren't far off and return to the party like nothing has happened.
Beordir is just happy the party have found someone who could provide a modicum of help (DM awards himself a point for using a cool word)
Armand deduces that the common language spoken by the guardsman is some kind of regional dialect. Easy enough to understand-ish. He gives a wink and a smile (and a Comprehend Languages spell) as he tries his hand at a little diplomacy. The guardsman visibly relaxes. "Doth are not from de grasslands? Curiosities." To which Armand hears "You guys aren't from around here, are you? Huh" He still keeps an eye on Mack.
The guardsman looks at the gold and then back to Armand"What does it do?" he asks excitedly. After a few looks and puzzled questions you get to the real point: Bartering is the core of trade here. The more useful thing you have, the more you can probably trade it for.
Mack is keen to see what happens but decides to wait it out.
"Lodging can be found down there" The guardsman points towards the other end of the bazaar "As for travel or a guide, best bet would be to try around the river edge"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20(23)/touch11/flat 19(22) HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Saturday March 17th, 2018 5:29:08 PM
Armand address the guardsman. "Oh interesting. This sir is a bit of metal used where we come from sometimes it is traded for goods, sometimes it is used to make jewelry, like rings or necklaces and such." He gives the guard 2 gold coins. "I'm able to heal various injuries with magic, would that be something you think could be bartered for room and board? Thank you for your help."
He turns to the group. "Come on. I think we can see about getting lodging. It doesn't look like they use money here though so we may have to barter skills or services, or entertainment. Mack keep your hands in your pocket."
Armand then makes his way through the bazaar to where the guard told him they could find lodging.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+13=15 ; Saturday March 17th, 2018 11:23:24 PM
Owen follows Armand's lead, moving with the group towards this potential lodging. He looks about as the group walks, looking at signs and trying to get a familiarity with the local language. Linguistics: 15.
'Osul(Graham) AC:15 (T:11, FF:14), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+3=10 ; Sunday March 18th, 2018 7:53:04 AM *So,...* Osul thinks to himself, *... this is not the way I expected the Twilight Realm of Queen Maab to smell. But otherwise, she hasn't steered us wrong.* He considers the few times they have met with The Queen or her emisaries, and finds himself in agreement - with himself. *The Nut from the oldest grove of Druids trees (an acorn I guess), in a land dominated by grass.* He returns to his human shape for the third time today, with no concern for who might witness it. As he walks along he attempts to contribute to the understanding of the speech and script. {Linguistics: 10 - Aid Another (Owen) +2} "Actually, if you think the language is unusual, try the food.", he adds as they walk on.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+3=16 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+10=15 ; Sunday March 18th, 2018 3:26:55 PM
Elyngael tries to keep track of what's being said. (Linguistics d20+3=16).
She follows Armand out of the alleyway and keeps her eyes open. (Perception d20+15=24).
She whispers to Khan, "Stay close and act nice." (Handle animal d20+10=15)
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Sunday March 18th, 2018 9:53:54 PM
So, in what fair city have we arrived? Do you know where we might find one of the local monk temples?
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Monday March 19th, 2018 12:39:46 PM
Squeaver and I stay close to the group, but also look for something nummy to eat.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Monday March 19th, 2018 1:55:19 PM
Atlas clears his throat, "I've been getting lax on my storytelling, but I am guessing that the folks in this land would like to hear a bit about our adventures in an exotic world. That's about all I have to give."
He walks besides Armand as they try to find the building they were pointed to.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Monday March 19th, 2018 8:47:36 PM
Beordir falls in beside Elyngael and Khan in an attempt to distance himself from the mess of the city. Considering what he's carrying and the remainder of the spells he recalls, he mutters, "About the only thing I can do without sleep is an illusionary image."
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Monday March 19th, 2018 8:47:36 PM
Beordir falls in beside Elyngael and Khan in an attempt to distance himself from the mess of the city. Considering what he's carrying and the remainder of the spells he recalls, he mutters, "About the only thing I can do without sleep is an illusionary image."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Monday March 19th, 2018 9:49:17 PM
Owen turns to Atlas on hearing his comment, saying "If you're going to, keep it general. We probably shouldn't spread around the fact that we're from another place and time."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Monday March 19th, 2018 9:49:17 PM
Owen turns to Atlas on hearing his comment, saying "If you're going to, keep it general. We probably shouldn't spread around the fact that we're from another place and time."
DM Shane P Tuesday March 20th, 2018 1:57:17 AM
From what you are able to determine and from Armands feedback through the Comprehend languages spell, These folks are speaking a really really old dialect of Common, Consonant pronunciation is different, hard where it should be soft, soft where it should be hard. and noun forms that are strange, using words that mean close to the same thing, but in ways that would not be used commonly in your wold. the language is close enough to common that you can sort of understand it, but not easily. Roll against a DC 15 Knowledge(linguistics) to understand the speech for a day, (Three rolls allowed per day to succeed ). Each success reduces the DC by 3 for the next roll. . Three success means that you have adapted to the speech pattern. and no longer need to roll. alternatively, you can roll DC 15 vs INT if you do not have the req skill. Failed rolls grant a +1 bonus to the next roll.
Owen the brogue of the tongue is odd but rhythmic, and you think you are starting to get a handle on it. (you have 1 success! and a failure add +1 to your next days roll and reduce the difficulty to 12) The dock town is comforting in a way, it's people, doing the things people do, but some of the goods they are trading are wild. the carcasses of beasts the likes of which you have never seen! and bales of grass...from purple grass to bloodstained containers of another grass, to another grass that has a sunflower like head that they seem to be used for food. The Manfri seem to be making a good profit off of a particular grass product they make, indeed, the manfri's guards armor and weapons seem to be made of this grass, it looks hard. though Owen is gawking like a tourist, he cautions everyone to keep it on the down low.
Mack: The smells of the Bazaar, make your Tummy rumble, exotic spices, buttery fresh baked bread and roast meats waft through the air!
Atlas: thinks storytelling of far-off places may be of benefit in raising capital, but he'd better learn the local lingo to make that happen.
Armand: The guard looks at the gold coins curiously, "they certainly glitter in the light nice." distracted by the gold, he mutters. "ay, healings are always in need when the skiffs come back from the sargrass.
窶楼sul: puzzles on the enigma of the nut. and then thinks about food.
Boerdir as you take inventory of your spells, you find that you are filled with mana, all your spell slots are full, as though you had rested an entire night.
Elyngael follows the flow. (A success! you understand the dialect for the day, tomorrows roll will be made at DC 12)
Yurr'Neshi Yis beom Skyhook, the guard says in his odd speech. he looks at you oddly for a moment and mouths "monk" then his face clears with understanding "Ai! Hwou intend to de Druids! He points towards the Dockmasters office, Hwou beom verdict yon.
you all notice that your spell slots and abilities are refilled as though you have rested an entire night. you have no idea why this has happened, perhaps its a blessing from Maab.
the city continues the buisness of buisness, the guard wanders off studing his new prize. the sun looks to be at High noon,
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+4=13 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2018 4:44:14 AM
The guardsman's "Druid" catches his attention, but he's walking away, and there's enough going on. {Knowledge(Linguistics - Check #3 for the day after 2 failures): 13 - no joy, +1 vs DC15 again tomorrow} "So, he did say "Druid", didn't he? Terrific!" 'Osul is pleased with this good fortune, being sent straight to the Druids who tend the first grove!
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Tuesday March 20th, 2018 8:19:11 AM OOC...but it is offered as a +2 Aid Another on the Linguistics test for the 10+ result!
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+7=24 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2018 8:41:09 AM
Always having been somewhat fascinated by languages, I try to make sense of what the townspeople are saying:
(d20+7 linguistics check of 24 vs. DC 15) Success!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 d20+1=3 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2018 1:09:31 PM
Atlas cannot understand a word people are saying, but he gets the idea from the group that it is a form of common with a thick accent. "Maybe I cannot understand them, but I bet the girls will like our accents. We could put that to use as we try to navigate our way through this world." Atlas gets a big smile as he considers that thought a bit too long.
"You know, I can also give lessons in self defense or the sword if we need to barter. Let's go with the flow and see what presents itself."
Atlas is then distracted by the smell of food. "I'm still hungry."
Neshi is glad that the man understood what he was asking because he can not understand word one of the man's response.
"I hope someone got that because I couldn't understand one iota of it."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+4=14 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2018 6:20:58 PM
Armand suddenly stops. "Hey, I just realized, I have all my spells back...and my channels." He looks at the other spellcasters. "What about you guys?"
OOC you should, Shane emailed me that all the spellcasters have their spells back.
"Well now this changes things. We were all suddenly rested up from the dinner back in the hut. And now are spells are back. We really don't need to get to any rest right now. Should we head toward the docks and check things out down there? We're going to need some form of transportation, and it looks like they have some sort of land boats that go across the fields.
Armand alters course toward the docks. "Keep your eye out for some sort of sage, or storyteller, or some sort as we cross this bazar, we might need to get some more information."
Armand looks about as they walk, books, storytellers, sages, and the like are his target. Perception 14 (d20+4).
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+14=33 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+1=5 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2018 9:07:03 PM
Owen's eyebrows rise as he recognizes the type of armor the Manfri guards wear (Knowledge - Local: 33). He tries his best to appear calm (Bluff: 17) as he turns to Atlas, but the way his words tumble out indicate that he is impossibly excited about something (Bluff: 5. An accidental double-click, but let's roll with it.) "Atlas! Those guards are wearing Steelgrass armor! We should try to barter for some while we're here! It's not quite as strong as regular armor, but it's lighter and more mobile. I think it offers a little elemental resistance, too!"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+15=22 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2018 9:36:39 PM
Elyngael and Khan accompany Armand to the docks and keep alert for any scout-type or suspicious type of persons. She is also observing the local animals for new species and the foods being sold for new sources of nourishment. (perception d20 +15=22) She's excited that they are readying for a journey into new lands.
DM Shane P Wednesday March 21st, 2018 12:25:37 AM
I am assuming you are headed towards the Dockmasters office.
Owen is a man of quality and taste He recognizes Genuine Steelgrassｮ armor and weapons. Steelgrassｮ making 'a blade of grass" something serious for generations.
Mack: you pick up the vernacular pretty easily. it's almost like you have to switch gears inside your head.
Atlas: has a clarity of vision that is to be admired, but he is right, nothing attracts like the exotic, that could be useful....
Armand: it is perhaps 300 yards to the Dockmaster's office. you see merchants hawking wares, Doxies plying their trade, longshoremen carrying loads, beggars, citizens shopping, guards patrolling, folk dressed oddly carrying Odd long stilts. Painters and shipwrights working on ships. Fishmongers. it's weird, the city is well established, old even. but the feel here at the docks is almost Bordertown, or outpost. As you get closer to the Dockmasters, there is a Bard playing before a small crowd while his assistant gathers loot. It looks like the primary trade item there may be some sort of crystal or gem. you see a few folk toss them into the apprentice's hat.
前sul: since it was rolled as an aid other I'm ruling it a success for modifier purposes which makes your 13 a success as well. your roll tomorrow will be a DC 9. you hear the guard say this Highlight to display spoiler: {This be Skyhook. Ah! you meant Druids! You will find them there. }.
Boerdir ?
Elyngael you notice strange chunks of meat, from some really oddly shaped creatures...but until you see the beasts themselves it's just so much offal. the Sunflower grass is neat, you see folk grinding the seeds to make bread, boiling the leaves to make greens, roasting the stalks and boiling the roots. You see this because one of the vendors you just walked by performing all of these operations on one of the plants. the plant must have been 13ft long. at another place it looks like they are fermenting one of the grasses...the ones in the bloodstained baskets to be exact.
Yurr'Neshilike a lactose intolerant cheesemaker, you cannot partake of the bounty your question aroused. Good thing 'Osul can.
At the DockMasters office, its barely controlled Chaos, loads are recorded and tallied, weighed and distributed, workers work or hang around looking for work. Captains pay docking fees and meet with merchants. the local constabulary is on hand to take care of any unpleasantness. A Triage is set up where wounded off the ships can be taken care of. Men in Monks robes seem to be tending the wounded.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Wednesday March 21st, 2018 8:11:21 AM "Skyhook! Thank you, kind sir!" 'Osul pauses in his walk. He is unsure what kind of trade the doxies{clean, I promise} are engaged in, or where their "handlers" might be. Fortunately the cooked wares offer their own distractions - though, like Elyngael, there is only enough here to make him want to see more of them in their natural environment, and able to make noises other than sizzle, sizzle. At the office, he is polite and observant, and ensures his WLA tower badge is in good order and view. His mind is present in the conversations, but one eye is firmly fixed on the wall of grasses beyond the river. This is nothing like the grasslands near The Wood or The Tree, and he, for one, is glad Queen Maab has saved it.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 d20+1=11 ; Wednesday March 21st, 2018 10:27:52 AM
Atlas looks about, a bit disappointed they won't be making their way to the inn so they can get to know the locals. He's still struggling to understand them though.
Without thinking much, he casually follows Armand's lead, just taking it all in.
ooc: Question: Is this city on the sea then? With fishmongers I assume so, but I cannot imagine that the field ships would be at the same docks as the ocean ships. I'm a bit confused.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+7=15 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+28=29 ; Wednesday March 21st, 2018 1:14:49 PM
(d20+7 linguistics check of 15 vs. DC 13) Success!
Seeing monks healing people attracts my attention. Being a healing monk myself. Squeaver and I wander that direction to see if we can be of any assistance. And also see what the injuries are from. A battle? Or just some casual work injuries?
(d20+11 heal check of 15/b])
(d20+28 [b]perception check of 29)
I smile, as I imagine Squeaver and I blending right in, like nothing is out-of-the-ordinary. :)
"Hey! How are you all doing today?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=15 ; Wednesday March 21st, 2018 4:16:19 PM "See what you can find out at the docks, I'm going to check into the infirmary." Armand says to the group.
He see's Mack get ahead of him. Armand surveys the injured and those administering healing (are they using magic or natural remedies?) Heal check 15 (d20+10).
He address one of he monks?. "Can I be of assistance. My god Gargul has granted me powers of healing.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+22=36 ; Wednesday March 21st, 2018 5:08:26 PM
...supplemental. "Injured? Oh...", 'Osul pitches in - having not initially seen the wounded for the grass. {Heal: 36, but trying to not get in the way of the Monks.}
OOC: "There is a port on both sides of the river where riverboats and what looks to be grass boats not boats made of grass, but wooden boats sailing on the top of the grass, come up to drop cargo. " I'm taking that to men river boats ferry goods to and from the grass boats which dock on the far side of the river, where the grass is.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+7=14 ; Wednesday March 21st, 2018 8:06:18 PM OOC how tall are these people? Are we talking our size or mgawale's size? Also not clear on the linguistics roll, is that game day or day in real life?
Armand turns back to the party. "Hey maybe someone should go talk to that bardy story teller over there, he might know some stories about where this druid grove is."
Linguistics in talking to the healers. 14 (d20+7)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Wednesday March 21st, 2018 8:15:47 PM
Owen sees that the party's healers want to help out the wounded. Taking Armand's direction, Owen rounds up some of the other members. "Atlas, 'Osul, Beordir! Let's wander towards this DockMaster guy and see if we can pick up any rumors on the way. Keep your ears open."
He pauses before he heads off, sensing Atlas' frustration. He uses his bonded ring to cast Comprehend Languages on Atlas. "See if that helps, bud!"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Wednesday March 21st, 2018 8:51:01 PM
Elyngael has always appreciated a good story as it often contains information about new people and places, so she wanders over to the bard. The appearance of her majestic cat creates an unintended interruption."Kind sir, do not worry, Khan, is my companion. Do you have a tale of any druid groves to tell?" using the pause to ask a question.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Wednesday March 21st, 2018 9:11:49 PM
Wandering along, Beordir is having trouble making sense of the noise and bustle around him.
Beordir shakes his head at Owen's suggestion since he really can't tell any details from the cacophony around him. Instead, he wanders over to the bard playing and waits for a break in his tune, hoping to ask him about places druid frequent.
DM Shane P Thursday March 22nd, 2018 1:53:20 AM Owen helps Atlas out, then tries to get folk organized to get as much ground covered as possible.
Mack: gets some strange looks, but the 4 healers are really too busy pay you much mind. they are mostly using advanced first aid some minor healing magic and goodberry. The injuries range from broken bones and lacerations to one case of a man bleeding from his eyes and thrashing around, they have him tied down.
Atlas: it's a city on a river, across from a grassland. good sized river, maybe 1/2 mile across. there are ships sailing downriver, while there is a mule team pulling a ship upriver. there is a bridge crossing the river and a dock system on both sides of the river, the one on the opposite side can also handle grass boats. the bridge arcs so the boats can pass under it.
Armand: One of the Monks looks at you, Gargul!? I've not heard his name spoken since my studies, from where do you come Stranger?! Ah, never mind that, can you heal the Raving one over there? His mates on the grass skiff ran into some Redgrass and a Mad Rapkey, Rober there got bit and they were 4 days getting back to the city. He's past what we can do for him now. The Constable will come this evening and put him down if we cannot heal him. As was told to Mack, the healing is mainly advanced first aid, with minor healing spells and good berry. looks like druidic magic.
前sul: indeed, the grassland is awe inspiring, even from across the river, some of the grasses must be 30 feet tall! you pitch in and help with the wounded,
Boerdir The bard is full on into his performance, you don't know when he will finish.
Elyngael The bard notices you and your cat, he switches to an old elven song, "the wind the shakes the barley" He's got a good voice and his elvish is flawless. He puts just the right mix of sadness, longing, and vengeance that this song had originally in elvish. He winks at you and smiles as he sings, you think he might be flirting with you.
Yurr'Neshi still not understanding, he just kind of hangs out.
The Triage team really seems to appreciate your help. meanwhile nothing out of the ordinary except for the raving lunatic tied to a bed with blood streaming from his eyes,
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+22=33 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2018 7:34:56 AM
'Osul asks the monks, "Have you seen this before, and had any success in treating it?", indicating the wild, eye-bleeding and now trussed up patient.
{Heal: 33 - this is what he thinks it is?}
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Thursday March 22nd, 2018 7:47:40 AM
Neshi tags along with Armand, trying to not get in the way. keeping an eye out for danger and anything of interest.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 d20+1=14 ; d20+9=26 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2018 11:47:54 AM
Atlas walks up next to Elyngael. "For the life of me I cannot understand these folks, but I certainly know that look. Maybe you can get some more information out of him. I'll hang back so I don't scare him, but don't worry, I'll keep my eye on the surrounding area to ensure nothing fishy is amiss."
------------------------------------- Linguistics: 1d20+1=14 (failed for my 3rd time this day)
Perception: 1d20+9=26 (for watching the area around the bard to ensure no one pick-pockets Elyngael or anything like that.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+7=10 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+28=33 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2018 6:17:13 PM
(d20+7 linguistics check of 10 vs. DC 11) Fail! :(
I continue helping with healing as much as I can, while the others gather information.
(d20+11 heal check of 28)
And keeping an eye out for anything else of interest:
(d20+28 perception check of 33)
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+7=22 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+8=19 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2018 6:57:17 PM
Linguistics check 22 (d20+7). "I'll see what I can do." Armand goes over to the 'lunitic' and carefully examines him. Heal check 15 (d20+10).
Armand thinks it may be the same disease as infected those beasts they recently fought. But the monk said he was bitten 4 days ago. What is the onset time of this disease he wonders?
Armand prays to Gargul "Lord Gargul hear the call of a humble priest and lend your aid to remove this disease from the poor man." casts Remove Disease (check 19, d20+8...not sure what the target number is, if I'm close can a use a hero point for success?)
Armand arranges himself so he is in the middle of the triage area. He then prays again. "Lord Gargul your will is just, you heal when it is required for all life comes to you in its time." Channel, everyone in a 30 foot radius of Armand is healed 17 hit points. (4 d 6's)
He then address one of the monks. "I've done what I can for now. I hope it is enough. My friends and I are recently come here. We are on a mission to save the world, yours and ours."
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Thursday March 22nd, 2018 8:51:42 PM
Beordir recognizes the tune, but can't sing a lick, so he just dances a bit along with the song. This one has mix and match verses, so there's no telling how long it'll last those...It is nice to enjoy music after his most recent tension. So he waits to converse with the bard and express his appreciation for the music.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+6=16 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2018 9:22:45 PM
Elyngael, knowing Atlas has her back, relaxes and moves closer to the Bard. She pulls out her flute. "It's been a long while, but let's see if I can play along (d20+6=16, profession). She finishes a quick elvish tune with a smile. [b]"I'm hoping you'll return the tune with some elvish news. 'Tis been a long journey and it would be most welcome. Perhaps we could share an ale and get acquainted?".
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Thursday March 22nd, 2018 10:31:07 PM
Owen laughs as his attempt to take the lead goes utterly unheeded. He wanders over to see how Elyngael's flirtation with the bard goes.
He also keeps his eyes out for any Manfri who might be selling or trading Steelgrass items.
DM Shane P Friday March 23rd, 2018 2:33:00 AM
OOC: This dialect of common is like trying to understand someone from another country speaking english, think country Irish, it takes a bit to account for the accent and word choice. to repeat. DC 15 to understand. Add in either INT or Knowledge(linguistics) to your roll. keep track of your successes and failures they modify future rolls. a success means you have made the mental jump and can understand the tongue for the rest of the day, you have to roll again when you wake up in the morning, but the modifiers follow you to the next day. Three successes and you have it. you no longer need to roll. Failures give you a +1 bonus to the next roll, these bonuses are cumulative. example if you have two fails and a success you have a +2 bonus for the next days roll at DC 12 (DC 15 -3 for success = 12. This also means that you will eventually get the hang of the lang, no matter how badly you roll. The modifiers will accumulate to the point that you will auto-succeed.
Owen between Atlas casually cleaning his nails and Elyngael's large feline protector she's got it well in hand. You saw a Manfri set up about 100 yards back the way you came he looked to have SteelGrassｮ items for sale.
Mack: was right in the middle of a really nice splint for a broken leg when Armands healing surge made the whole thing moot. The Monks look around stunned. (You already got it for the day, no further rolls are allowed or needed at this point.)
Atlas: you find a place near enough to be useful, yet far enough to be demure, get comfortable and go to sentinel mode.
Armand: You feel the spirit of the disease fighting against your attempts to dispell it, but you feel your God urging your to put forth more of yoursefl to win. (the hero point will suffice to make it in this case )
前sul: The monks, still looking stunned at the healing job Armand just did, stammers a bit before replying uh..um...uh...yeah...uh...it's been happening for about a week now. there's this strange new grass growing on parts of the Sargrass, it's red, and it moves against the wind...weird like...stuff that eats it or gets a cut by it wind up going mad and bleeding all over the place. we can usually stop it if it's a new case, but after about 3 days, he motions to the man tied down we can't do much with those right there
Boerdir when you begin to dance a jig, one of the townies gets up and joins you. followed by another and soon the lions share of the audience is dancing.
Elyngael His smile broadens when you get out your flute and he plays a bridge as you get into the tune, he is good on the guitar. he make you sound better than you are and turn the song into an little jam session. he goes from the sweet sadness of the song into a rising galloping cross between Ai' Shal, let mo lai, and the irish washerwoman. it's heady stuff and you feel your imagination going to the hunt thorough open forests, running fast with quarry on the move. when it ends you find your heart was racing a little and you feel a bit flushed. in reply to your request. he smiles again and you could swear he looks like a 10-year-old who just got a new toy. he stammers a bit at his assistant who tosses him the hat and without even a pause begins to juggle some balls you didn't even notice he had. He introduces himself as Jeroum. and suggests that you both retire to the open-air cafe' across the street.
Yurr'Neshi you get a few stange looks, Wemics musn't be too common around here, but then again, they musn't be completely unknown, or the attention would be much different.
There is a stunned silence in the Triage tent, Armand just healed 12 injured men. He kneels beside the bed of the madman and beseeches Lord Gargul to heal this man, a nimbus of light grows from him, and you can almost see the shape of man within it. but something within the injured man pushies back, a formless red haze. They are locked, in a struggle.
At the Cafe' Jeroum orders for the both of you, A beer made from...you gessed it...grass. It's a stout beer. more of a fortified ale, but it's light and refresing to drink sort of like a pilsner or lager the stoutness comes from the alcohol content not the texture or flavor. His voice is nice too. What sort of news were you looking for...? ma'am?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 d20+9=22 ; Friday March 23rd, 2018 10:47:40 AM
Atlas notices Owen as he swings by. "I'll keep an eye on Elyngael, but I would love to know what SteelGrass items that Manfri has if you're headed that way."
Atlas re-positions himself to keep an inconspicuous eye on the bard and El.
-------------------------------------------------------------- ooc: Thanks for clarifying the language rules. Based on that, I would have had a +2 on my 3rd roll (due to 2 failures before). It was a 14, so I would have passed for the day. Whew, I was starting to get worried :-)
Perception: 1d20+9=22
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+7=19 ; d20+10=19 ; Friday March 23rd, 2018 11:15:31 AM
OOC - Shane, for the linguistics roll, is that day as in real life day each time we post, or is it day as in the day for the character?
Armand will use a hero point to fight the disease.
That done he will then stand. Turning to the monks... Linguistics 19 (d20+7) Diplomacy 19 (d20+10) "I think he will make it. It was a hard fought battle. What can you tell me of this disease? You say you have a cure that will work in the early stages, my companions and I are on a quest to end this creeping red grass and the disease it causes. We may need some of your curatives if possible."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Friday March 23rd, 2018 4:01:20 PM
Elyngael is smiling and enjoying the refreshing ale, "This is a pleasant surprise. I've never tried an ale made from grass. Jeroum, I also enjoyed the music. As I said, it has been awhile. You've been most kind, and I hope you can help my friends and I." Elyngael leans toward Jeroum to add seriousness to her next request. "Queen Mab has entrusted us with a most important mission. Our travels have brought us here searching for a sacred druid grove. We also have a need for a knowledgeable guide." She leans back and puts her drink down hoping Jeroum has some advice.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Friday March 23rd, 2018 6:14:35 PM
I throw my splint, and my hands, into the air, and mumble some comments.
Squeaver and I get up and wander off again, in whichever direction looks to be the most trouble. :)
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Friday March 23rd, 2018 9:33:41 PM
As the bard's song ends, Beordir takes him up on his offer to join him. "Well played. So much better than I could do."
He does order an ale and has no qualms that it is from grass. When Elyngael discusses their current reason for being here, Beodir just nods to affirm her words.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+3=5 ; Saturday March 24th, 2018 12:06:32 AM
He sees most everyone has something to do, and Mack looking for trouble is probably the only way it will avoid him. He thought a Greenmage would be more, well, grounded. I mean dozens of different types of grasses...
Before they all head to the Druids/Dockmasters, and with no (lowercase h) healing required anymore, he tries to catch up with Owen and the Manfri. Armor made of grass does catch his attention, but they are from here, and maybe they might be willing to help if he carefully drops Mahyawu's name into the conversation.
{Starting the Linguistics: 5 - Manfri - expecting this to be much more difficult.}
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+9=28 ; Saturday March 24th, 2018 5:29:49 PM
Owen nods at Atlas' request. "Anything in particular that you're looking for?" He collars Mack before the rascal can get into trouble. Hopefully he'll come along with Owen and 'Osul.
Owen goes to check out the Manfri's Steelgrass stuff. He looks it over to determine its quality, with an eye to anything especially interesting. Appraise: 28.
DM Shane P Monday March 26th, 2018 3:17:48 AM Owen and 'Osul walk over to the Steelgrassｮ...Pavillion? it's not just a couple of Manfri, there are easily a dozen, perhaps two all working here. weaving items, tending large pots of some kind of paste, taking buckets of paste into a tent and taking empty buckets out. there aren't just Manfri here. A few humans in work clothes do most of the heavy lifting under the supervision of a rather stern looking Manfri Matron. before you get too far you hear a voice say " Ay! Down here! looking down you see a Manfri, it's hard to tell age but you would put him at young adult. You chappies looking to buy some armor? well, you've come to the right place! I'm Youlari and this here is Mloowey's SteelGrassｮ supply, You're lucky you came by when you did, We only come to town once a year, and we are leaving in few days. Can I interest you in some Steelgrass arrow? Guaranteed to shoot flatter than a regular arrow, extends your range out a bit too. We got weapons too, you hit someone with a Steelgrass club or quarterstaff they'll know they've been hit! We got Armor, Helmets, Grieves, codpieces, sharp sticks. we made all this stuff and sales have been awful! we got to get rid of it before we leave, we can't be taking all this stuff back with us!
Mack: Owne attempts to collar you, do you let him. it's a chance to meet folk shorter than even you!
Atlas: puts the word in with Owen as he maintains his vigil.
Armand: (if your character goes to sleep, or loses consciousness they have to make a roll. spells that cause amnesia eliminate roll bonus) With a mighty heave of spiritual effort, you open the conduit to your god, even more, letting his power fill you and flow through you to the point you feel like it might consume you! but the power is greater than the power in the wounded man, and the red haze shrinks and withers until it is gone. you black out for a second, and awaken just as one of the druids is catching you. Wow that was incredible! he says in awe. To you question he replies. Yeah, we get a poultice from the Manfri, you put it on a fresh wound and it draws the poison out if it's just a day or so old, you make a strong tea out of it and it stops it. thing is it only stops it, it doesn't cure it so you have to keep taking the tea every day to keep it in check. that's if its a day or so old, after three days, well you go mad, so it's not much good then.
Elyngael & Boerdir The bard look at Elyngael in awe! Wow! a quest from Queen Maab, Well since you aren't asking me for money, I think you might be on the level. let's see...sacred Druid Grove....eh...the only sacred gove I know of is the Forest of Faith, it's south of here, on the inside of a crescent of land the encircles the White Winy island,The forest is in turn surrounded by the Gray tooth Mountains. There's supply grass skiffs, go out to the mountains every month or so, taking supplies to miners there, and there's wood comes back with them, so there must be a pass through the mountains to the forest. There's also a ship the comes from the island about ever 6 months, that's probably the safest route, the grass route you gotta deal with raiders, Baron's men and the Horrors of the plains, Any of the captains what makes the journey could guide you to the either the mountains or the island depending on which route you take, after that I guess you could find a guide to take you to the forest....he thinks a bit. you know the druids at the Triage tent, they all get trained at the Forest, they could probably tell you more about getting there than I could.
Yurr'Neshi?
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+22=26 ; d20+10=11 ; Monday March 26th, 2018 7:31:22 AM "Well, it looks nice, and not being made of metal is a clear bonus, but I need to know more about Mloowey and Youlari.", he states matter-of-factly. "Would you please tell me what you think of Mahyawu?"
{Perception: 26, Sense Motive: 11}
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+7=11 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+10=15 ; Monday March 26th, 2018 10:35:11 AM Comprehend Languages
Armand stands up. Spellcraft 11 (d20+7) Knowledge Arcane 20 (d20+8) Armand is trying to determine if this disease is just a disease or if there is some sort of magical or supernatural element combined into it.
Linguistics 21 (d20+7)...since he passed out briefly He turns to the monk, but speaks loudly enough so that everyone in the 30 range of the healing can easily here..."Hello, my name is Armand. My companions and I have just recently been transported to this....place. I'm afraid we've been given little in the way of direction or orientation. You see this red weed is not only in your realm, it's spreading to ours. We are going to try and stop it. Is there a way I could obtain some of the applications of this poultice?" Armand pauses and looks around to see what the once wounded are doing.
"I'm afraid we have little information to go on except we are supposed to find a sacred Druid Grove. And unfortunately while we have means of paying for information, the currency we have does not seem to be of any worth here. Could you tell me about these little gems I've seen some using to pay for goods. And anything you may know about the Manfri and druid groves would be of assistance as well."
Diplomacy 15 (d20+10)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Monday March 26th, 2018 10:37:45 AM
Atlas, seeing that everything is on the level with the bard, steps up to the table, "Hi, I'm Atlas Sunowl. We appreciate your willingness to help." Turning to Elyngael and Beordir, "It looks like you have things under control here. I'll head over and let Armand know while you finish up your drinks." Atlas flips a couple gold coins on the table as a token of appreciation, then remembers that they don't use gold coin here. Oh well, it will be something unique for him to tell a story about.
Atlas heads over to Armand, but on the way swings over to answer Owen, "I'm more curious about the properties of it. My enchanted chain shirt gives me a nice boost and it allows me to sleep somewhat comfortably. Maybe something there would work better though, even if it isn't enchanted. Hard to know."
Upon reaching Armand, "Armand, we need to reach the Forest of Faith. Supposedly the druids here would have trained there. Any chance you could talk to them about the best way to get there (land vs grass sea) and how we would go about getting a guide?"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Monday March 26th, 2018 5:51:46 PM
Owen chats with Youlari a bit, checking out the armor and inquiring after any bucklers he might have available. To Atlas' question he says "The main benefit might be that the armor is a lot lighter than steel. It might be a little less effective at stopping blows, but you'll be able to move much, much more freely. Plus a set of full plate would weigh less than half as much as your chainmail!"
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Monday March 26th, 2018 8:44:37 PM
Beordir nods as Atlas gets up to pass along the information they have gleaned.
He remains seated and asks the bard, "We have seen a number of different types of raiders ourselves. But we have mostly been in a forested area. What sort of raiders hunt in the grasslands? What do we need to watch out for?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Monday March 26th, 2018 9:34:57 PM
I definitely tag along with Osul and Owen. The SteelGrass stuff sounds very interesting to me, and I contemplate whether or not having anything made of SteelGrass would help me.
OOC: I'm in the Black Hills for the week. Returning Thursday night. I'm doing my best to still take my turns. ;)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Monday March 26th, 2018 10:13:52 PM
Elyngael thanks the bard for his information. "I do not know how to repay you for your kindness. Please there is one more thing - do you know when the supply skiffs might be scheduled to leave, or perhaps who controls them?"
DM Shane P Tuesday March 27th, 2018 12:29:53 AM Owen and 前sul: The little Manfri looks at you both strangely for a second, Sarr's Ghost you two have some really weird accents. I'll bet there's a story about that! Come on inside the hut and take a load off your huge feet with that he leads you into a grass hut that has been built to accommodate human-sized customers. inside the smell of spices and food assail your nostrils he motions for you to make yourself comfortable among the many cushions and pillows piled around. he asks about refreshments and talks of small inconsequential things. The history of his clan, the weather, the price of Chorly, Eventually he has some of the humans that work for him start bringing in pieces of armor and various other weapons and arrows. for you to look at. At the mention of Mayahwu he smiles and says that he had an ancient ancestor named Mayahwu, but that he was taken up by the Sarr to serve him and the other gods long ago. before my grand fathers, grand fathers, grandfathers father. I could recite the lineage for you, but most humas get bored by the 30th generation. in the end the pieces he shows you look to be high quality, while he has a ancestor named Mayahwu, that's about it.
Mack: Now you know what humans fell like. these guys are tiny.
Atlas: seeing that Elyngael is safe, he runs to the Steelgrassｮ pavillion, then runs back to the triage tent.
Armand: (good catch! thats your second success, 1 more and you no longer have to roll. ) the Druid still looking awestruck, hands you a pack from his belt. the recipe is a secret the Manfri won't share. and not all of them know how to make it. This pack has about 15 doses in it. you can have it for the good work that you did. . when asked about the druid grove, he nods. Yes! the Forest of Faith, it where the druid conclave is, all druids must make a pilgrimage there to receive training. We came by ship from the White Winy island, but there is a route through the Gray tooth to the forest if you go by Grass skiff. None of us have taken that route though.
Boerdir and Elyngael the bard shrugs. beats me when the boats run. I'd talk to the Dockmaster or some of the Captains or the Druids. those would be your best bet. . brigands haunt the Sargrass, prying on all who travel, and the Barons men, they are just more organized than your standard brigand. plus there is the red plague that's starting. I know little about any of it. I'm just a music man, I don't travel much He looks at the coins Atlas laid down, Wow. you don't see this much, where in the world did you get gold from?
Yurr'Neshi just sort of hangs out.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Tuesday March 27th, 2018 10:52:47 AM
Atlas heads back to the Steelgrassｮ shop after talking with Armand. He walks in just in time to see the Manfri showing Owen and 'Osul his wares. He's enamored with the idea of owning either a breastplate or full set of plate. When there is a break in the conversation he speaks, "Your work is very impressive. Seeing as we are not from around here and don't have any of the local currency, how would I go about purchasing something? Could we trade? I have a few items that might be of interest to you."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday March 27th, 2018 1:50:49 PM "Thank you. You are most kind."
Armand gives a nod to Atlas as he passes through.
Turning back to the monk? druid? (are they monks or druids I'm confused) Armand continues. "The Forest of Faith you say? Interesting. You wouldn't know of anyone boat going that way soon would you? While we companions and I can't pay, we can work our passage. We are fairly capable. Some of us can do on the spot healing, and of course cast other spells, we have a remarkable archer with us, and strong backs as well. You see where we come from we are called the Wardens, sometimes the Tree Wardens. We are an adventuring group based at a Tree that walked out of the Culver Wood Forest....." Armand will then speak on about the history of the Tree of Parting, the Tree not the group.
Armand thinks to himself. "Say doesn't Mack or 'Osul have that nut from the tree? I wonder, should we offer to plant it here somewhere?"
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Tuesday March 27th, 2018 2:30:37 PM
Staying close to Armand, Neshi watches and listens though he still can not make heads nor tails of the common these folk down here speak.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Tuesday March 27th, 2018 4:27:20 PM
'Osul listens intently to the recounting of the lineage.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Tuesday March 27th, 2018 6:06:10 PM
Beordir chuckles at the dire state of the Sargrass. "Baron's men? They seem unlikely to have actual connections to nobility from you description."
After a moment, he asks, "Are there any Elven Captians? I don't understand the local language yet?"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Tuesday March 27th, 2018 7:36:47 PM
Owen chimes in with Atlas:"I too would be willing to trade, if you have a buckler. Perhaps you would find this Metamagic Rod to be of interest?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Tuesday March 27th, 2018 8:48:42 PM
Elyngael bids the bard a good day and wanders over to join Armand since he seems to be communicating so well. She listens as he tells their tale, and then relates to him all the information she got from the bard. "I'm hoping we can leave here soon. I like the idea of working for our passage. It would solve many problems for us."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday March 27th, 2018 10:32:50 PM
Seeing Yurr誰eshi痴 look of confusion Armand takes a moment to sum up what he has learned so far.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Tuesday March 27th, 2018 10:45:15 PM
I continue to listen in, watch, learn, and try to find something that I shouldn't be doing. ;)
DM Shane P Wednesday March 28th, 2018 1:27:17 AM Owen, Mack: & 前sul: Youlari looks over the rod, then shakes his head. I know nothing of Magic, let me get my sister in here, she knows arcane ways much better. he speaks quietly to a Manfri you didn't even see standing around and he scampers off. I few minutes later a rather fetching looking Manfri maiden saunters in, she conversese with him in his language then looks at the rod. in a melodic voice she asks What sort of Metamagic rod is it? . does it have a command word to activate it?
Atlas: While the mage is talking with Owen Youlari speaks with you, What sort of things do you have to offer. full plate is very expensive, he says, guessing at your need by your look.
Armand: Well paying for passage would be between you and the captain who takes you. The boat that brought us here will be arriving in about 2 months. while I believe there is a grass skiff here at dock right now, that came from the mountains. if you miss it another one will be here in a couple of weeks. the Dockmasters office can point you to the right berth. [/b]
Boerdir The Baron is...well..some say he is the avatar of the god Marteus, which should give some idea of how bad those guys are. [/b]
Elyngael The bard looks a bit dejected when you leave, perhaps even a bit rejected.
Yurr'Neshi you get the skinny on whats going on.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=21 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2018 9:56:18 AM
Armand thanks the monks?druids? and motions to Yurr'Neshi to follow him. He tells Elyngael, "I'm not sure if you want to go with us to the docks or let the rest of the party know what's going on. They seem to be in that tent over there. Something to do with getting Steelgrass equipment."
Armand asks Yurr'Neshi "Do you have any ideas about this place? Can you identify a north or south here? We need to get a map, so if you see anything that looks like a mapper or map making place let me know. I think we need to talk to the dock here and see if we can't arrange some sort of transportation soon or we are going to be stuck here for weeks.
Armand goes to the dock master and tries to find information on outgoing skiffs, and the Sargrass in general. Diplomacy 21 (d20+10)
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Wednesday March 28th, 2018 4:26:58 PM "Mahyawu said water was scarce. We could certainly trade that."
"Time to regroup, I think."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Wednesday March 28th, 2018 6:46:57 PM
Owen chats with the Manfri maiden for a bit, but ultimately decides not to trade for a buckler. "Now that I think about it, I'll probably need this Metamagic Rod of Silence for when we try to find this druid's grove. I'll have to hold off on trading for now." He looks about to see if Atlas and the others are finished trading.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Wednesday March 28th, 2018 7:15:01 PM
I watch the various manfri, and see if I can learn anything of interest about their race... besides their small size.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Wednesday March 28th, 2018 9:10:06 PM
Beordir notices the bard's face after Elyngael leaves and smiles, "I guess that does not happen to you often, eh? I think she has much on her mind. This Red Grass plague is new for us and unsettling."
Distracted, he looks away from the bard murmuring, ...say, could the Baron have caused this and spread Marteus' will?....I should ask that of Armand."
He turns back to the Bard, "So what's this Red Grass plague like here?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+15=32 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2018 10:51:30 PM
Elyngael looks toward the tent Armand indicated, but it is just another tent selling things in this strange place. "I think I'll stick with you, we don't have any money for this place right now. Besides I want to learn more about this Sargrass place. Apparently there are a lot of brigands or pirates around so we might be able to work a deal as guards or something."
Elyngael tries to spot a map maker or cartographer shop as they walk to the dockmaster. Perception d20+15= 32!
DM Shane P Thursday March 29th, 2018 1:25:25 AM
OOC: Sorry Armand, the Monks/druids thing is an artifact. in the wold they were called Monks of a druid sect, here in the pocket dimension that appellation has faded and they are now called Druids with Monk being an old word for them. Atlas and Neshi haven't posted yet and I Must get up early tomorrow. I'll try and finish the post in the morning after they have posted.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Thursday March 29th, 2018 5:55:43 AM OOC: Checking in.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Thursday March 29th, 2018 8:05:05 AM
Walking along with Armand Neshi keeps the conversation going.
"Arrrmand, I think that ourrrr best bet lies with the drrrruids. They should have definite knowledge of wherrrrre the grrrrrrove is and how best to get therrrre safely. I would think that they should want to send a guide along with us as well. It is afterrr all a place that is sacrrrred to them." As for Norrrrth and south. Not automatically though if I new where and at what orrrdinal point the sun rrrose I could easily keep trrrack of it.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Thursday March 29th, 2018 8:51:01 AM
Atlas responds, "I was thinking full plate, but it is impossible to sleep in. Do you have a breastplate for sale? I can manage those better in case of emergency. Also, you say expensive, but I don't know what that means in this place. I'm happy to trade."
------------------------------------------------------- ooc: sorry for the missed post! I have a lot I can trade for the breastplate, just not sure what it is worth. I guess I could sell something magical at the catacombs and maybe they could pay me in the required currency/stones? Let me know how to proceed.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Thursday March 29th, 2018 7:45:38 PM
Just checking in
DM Shane P Thursday March 29th, 2018 7:47:18 PM Owen when you mention "rod of silence" she speaks a few words in her language to her brother, who speaks up to you Let us not be hasty, my friend. I can make you the buckler plus I will throw in a Score of Steelgrass Arrows for that rod of yours
Mack: it seems to you, that these folk are putting on a face they show to the big people that is not their true face, not quite gypsy, but still they seem rather insular, strange in folk that must profit of the public to make a living.
Atlas: the little Manfri replies I have a breastplate just your size! Show me your wares, I am well versed in all forms of trade and I guarantee that we can trade for just about anything.
Armand: The dockmasters office is a fairly busy place, but with only an hour of waiting for service, you eventually talk to a Red Headed secretary. She points out a duty board with incoming and outgoing ships both river and Sargrass, with writing in legible, yet dated common. Sure enough there is a boat that just arrived and is offloading coal and lumber, The secretary confirms that this boat makes regular trips to the gray tooth, and that it should be done offloading in a couple of days and finished loading for the return trip a day or so later.
前sul: water may be scarce in the Sargrass, but here, there is a river running not a stone's throw away.
Boerdir The bard blushes I'm not all that good with girls, I mainly just play music, it seems the music is better with women than I am, as far as the Sargrass goes, we see the effects of the grass here, the wounded and the mad, but it hasn't reached this far north yet.
Elyngael You happen to spot a Cartographer's office as part of the Dockmasters office. The door is locked, but there is a pull rope for bell.
Yurr'Neshi one thing you have noticed, in the few hours you have been here, the sun has barely moved across the sky.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Thursday March 29th, 2018 9:19:14 PM
Owen inclines his head for a moment, saying to Youlari "You are indeed generous, but still I must decline. We have battles left to fight, and I am not yet trained with a shield."
He walks outside and investigates the Cartographer's Office with Elyngael.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Thursday March 29th, 2018 10:17:32 PM
Elyngael calls to Armand that she has spotted the cartopgrapher's office and pulls the rope to ring the bell. "Owen, if we can get some maps, it would be so helpful." She stops as the door is opened and asks politely, "Sir, do you have maps to the Forest of Faith or White Winy Island or the Greytooth?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=20 ; Thursday March 29th, 2018 10:20:47 PM
Armand waves back to Elyngael in acknowledgement.
Armand waits patiently and then reads the board. While reading he tries to coach Yurr'Neshi in the speech patterns in this realm.
Armand heads to the skiff and tries to talk to the captain. Diplomacy 20 (d20+10). He explains that the group is seeking passage to the Forest of Faith, near White Winy Island and apparently near Gray Tooth. Armand explains they cannot pay for passage but could work for passage. He points out the healing he just did in the triage area with the monks (in case any of his men were there). As well as talks up the abilities of the rest of the group.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' d20+9=29 ; Thursday March 29th, 2018 10:49:12 PM
Hearing music being played, and growing impatient, I pull out my harmonica. "It's been a while since we played, Squeaver!" I play a little tune that Squeaver likes, as we wander around randomly.
(d20+9 perform harmonica check of 29)
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Friday March 30th, 2018 8:45:33 AM
'Osul stopps second guessing himself, and puts the obvious question to Youlari. "So, what would you like in trade? To put it another way, how can I be of help to you? Crops to bless?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 d20+6=17 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+6=10 ; Friday March 30th, 2018 9:51:01 AM
Atlas doesn't like the thought of dumping all his stuff out for the Manfri to look through. He looks at him for a moment to discern his intent, then looks over the breastplate another time. He mentally shakes his head, I don't have a clue what this would be worth.
Having no clue what the breastplate is worth and curious about what he sees in the Manfri, he starts with what is obvious. "This chainmail shirt I am wearing has been imbued with magic to ward off attacks more effectively (+1). It seems like it would be a worthy trade."
--------------------------------------------------------- Sense Motive: 1d20+6=17 Appraise: 1d20+1=3 Diplomacy: 1d20+6=10
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Friday March 30th, 2018 8:20:30 PM
I continue playing my harmonica, dancing around with Squeaver.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 d20+6=19 ; Friday March 30th, 2018 8:37:36 PM
Beordir calmly takes the notebook from the Sage's Guide and a small quill. Looking over at the bard, he starts asking questions as he sketches, "What's the shape of this continent? Where are we? Where is the Red Grass? What territory does the Red Baron control? Where's the Forest of Faith?"
(OOC Looking to build a rudimentary map of this continent. Not sure if a Knowledge Geography roll is needed for that, but here's one just in case: d20+6=19 )
DM Shane P Sunday April 1st, 2018 6:22:50 PM Owen Youlari looks a bit disappointed at missing the sale, but shrugs and wishes you a good day.
Mack: you play pretty good and get a few crystals and couple of sticky buns for your playing. (is your harmonica a Diatonic or Chromatic harp? think blues for Diatonic and the song "thats what friends are for: for chromatic. ).
Atlas: Youlari's sister comes over at the mention of "enchantment" and looks at the Chainmail, do you mind if I cast a spell to check the power of it's enchantment? she asks, apparently perfunctorily. as she casts almost immediately after she asks. she studies the glamor for a few seconds before nodding to Youlari. He smiles. I would be more than happy to trade my Steelgrassｮ breastplate for your magical chainmail. in truth, I believe I am getting more than what is fair from the deal, is there anything else you might want? .
Armand: to get to the skiff you want, you need to cross the bridge then find berth 9 on the Sargrass side, this takes a while, it's well over a mile, probably closer to two, and of course the berths are not clearly marked, so you have to backtrack twice. eventually, you find the berth to the grass skiff "John Eaton Carter" There's a rather nice desk set up beside the gangplank, with a rather somber and very hungover sailor setting behind it, his elbows on the desk and his head in his hands. He does not notice when you come up.
前sul: Youlari looks thoughtful for a moment. you seem as though you are not familiar with barter. from what place do you come where you use another exchange? and what do you exchange besides barter?
[b]Boerdir The Bard thinks hard for a moment. well, and mind you this is from what I learned as a child, the sargrass is bounded on three sides by mountains so high that no one has found a pass through them. the 4th side is ocean, and no one has found land on the other side of it. Through the middle of the sargrass runs the Gray tooth mountains. which divide North Sargrass from South Sargrass. the mountains fork around the Forest of Faith on the ocean side and make an atoll with White Winy island in the middle of it. as far as distances are concerned. it's hard to quantify distance in the sargrass, a journey to the same place can take a few weeks, or several months depending on how the winds blow and the trouble you have. Ancient stories tell that the stars used to move like clockwork and you could use them to tell distance, but they don't do that anymore.
Elyngael A large bespeckled man jerks open the door. a stern look on his face. [bI'm Busy! What in the rapkey's spleen do you want! [/b]
Yurr'Neshi the air is different here, much drier, even around the river, than even the savanas where you are from.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+11=25 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=11 ; Sunday April 1st, 2018 8:24:00 PM
Armand eyes the man. Heal check 25 (d20+11)
"Excuse me but I need to see your captain. My you don't look well. Allow me."
Armand burns Command to cast Cure Light Wounds on the man. Curing him for 11 hit points (which should heal up the headache of a hangover, the first two rolls were 1's).
"Now as I was saying I need to speak with your captain, please."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 d20+1=6 ; Sunday April 1st, 2018 9:18:17 PM
Elyngael is a bit startled, but recovers "Good day, sir. I've come to inquire after some maps of the area. We are strangers here and are seeking a safe journey with accurate directions. I am happy to compensate you for your time and wares" (d20+1=6) Elyngael tries to persuade, but is awkward with the language, so she turns to Owen and looks for any other close party members.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Monday April 2nd, 2018 11:54:45 AM
Atlas ponders the question for a moment, "Do you happen to have a composite longbow and arrows, both made out of Steelgrass? There's not much else I don't already own. If my shield wasn't already enchanted I would start fresh with what you have, but there's no way I get my money back on this thing." Atlas shrugs and his shield on his back bounces a bit to emphasize what he is talking about.
Not sure what Youlari will say on the composite longbow and arrows, Atlas begins to look through his pack to see if there's anything in there that is worth less than his shirt, but would cover the Steelgrass breastplate. "Or I have these two hand crossbows I received from some dead drow that I could combine with this potion of moderate healing. I would take the composite longbow and arrows, with the breastplate, for the chain first, but if you do not have them then maybe these other items would cover the breastplate?"
------------------------------------------------------------ 2x Drow Hand Crossbows (100gp each) Potion of moderate healing (300gp)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 d20+1=17 ; Monday April 2nd, 2018 6:31:53 PM
Owen tries to placate the enraged cartographer: "Please, sir, we don't mean to intrude. We hope to find a few maps of this region and thought the Cartographer's office would be a good place to start. He thinks his good grasp on the local dialect may help him persuade the man. Diplomacy: 17.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Monday April 2nd, 2018 7:48:19 PM
Beordir sketches a bit in his journal following the bard's description. But something is off. "So the Grey Tooth mountains separate the plains north from south, but they fork around the Forest of Faith. Which side is the Forest of Faith, east or west?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Monday April 2nd, 2018 8:15:16 PM
I take a break, look around to see what everyone else is up to, and then start playing again.
OOC: Diatonic, definitely. ;)
DM Shane P Monday April 2nd, 2018 10:23:55 PM Owen and Elyngael he double takes at Elyngael, then rounds on you, You want maps! sure you and every other son of prairie pig want an accurate map...wait....you just want a map? his face clears of frustration and anger and instead takes on a concerned and contrite expression. Forgive me, with the spread of the red grasses, I've been so busy trying to map it's spread and collate the reports of the captains and keep things updated, I'm afraid my manners are a bit frayed. he opens the door and motions you all inside. he looks around and closes the door, then locks it. it does not help that the captains keep sending men to ask about the new maps, every hour of the day and night. . he moves over to a stack of maps hung over bars of wood set in a frame. From your accent you place yourselves from another place. the Wold, perhaps?...don't ask...I've been having some dreams of late. he reaches for one of the bars and slides a map off of it. he then lays it across a table filled with maps, drawing supplies rulers and drafting supplies. (You now have non meta game access to the map of the sargrass plains at will. http://www.woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/The_Sargrass_Plains )
Mack: plays the music of his people, Halfling blues. the songs are short but poignant.
Atlas: Youlari takes both of the hand crossbows and the armor for the steelgrassｮ composite longbow 10 extra steelgrassｮ strings and 2 dozen steelgrassｮ arrows and a steelgrassｮ breastplate. three Manfri enter the room and begin to measure you, one even brings in a selection of bows and has you pull them to find where your strength is. he speaks to Youlari who then speaks to you. We have a bow to fit you in stock we will have it and the arrows waiting for you when you leave. If you have the time we can fit you for the breastplate which will give you a better fit, or we can give you one from stocks but the fit will not be as good. if you do stay and get fit, we can emboss the chest with your crest or whatever else you may want.
Armand: the young man takes a deep breath in through his nose and out through his mouth. [coor! That's better than a hair o' the dog the bit ya! Captains not here, he's over in the town to stand witness to Marks passing, The city guards will be coming soon to put the poor beggar down, and the Cap't thought it best to be there. He'll be back afore the suns gone down, but he probably won't be much good, He usually gets plastered when he loses a man. 'ell over half the crews gonna be down, Mark was a good man, and kin to most on the boat. e's me first cousin as well.[/b] his eyes grow sad and he reaches under the table for a jug.
前sul: ?
Boerdirthe forest and the island are on the ocean side, so West. the only thing that East is grass and the mountains.
Yurr'Neshi the boy guarding the boat stinks of alcohol.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 Monday April 2nd, 2018 10:59:22 PM "I grew up on a farm, Youlari. Most of what we had we traded with other farmers and traders passing through. Most of it was bartered, and a little was sold for coin when the crops were plentiful. In any case, the bartering I saw had people agree what they wanted, and that they were happy to trade this or these for that or those. I have no idea what you want, so I have asked you what you want. Forgive me, and please continue to deal with my friends, but as much as I am intrigued by the grasses,... I must find out where the rest of our companions are. Thank you again."
With that, 'Osul waves an open palm and walks off towards the healers and then the docks, looking for familiar faces.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 9:11:55 AM "Boggers."
Armand turn to Neshi. "The captain's not here, we need to go back to the triage tent."
He turns back to the man on duty. "Can you tell me your captain's name and description? There was a man back at the triage tent that was 3 days infected with the red weed, but I cured him. If that was Mark then he's going to be alright."
Armand waits for the description of the captain then will hurry back to the triage area to see if he can find him.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(26)21/(21)17/(22)18; HP:60/60 CMD: +18 character sheet Mage Armor, Bless Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 10:24:08 AM
Neshi stands and listens to Armand trying to help him with the language and he listens hard to each person they talk too but he just cant seem to make heads nor tales of it. From Armand's half of the conversation he gets a gist of what is being discussed and that they need to head back whence they came. But overall something about this place isn't right.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 10:57:12 AM
Atlas smiles with delight at his new equipment. "That sounds like a deal, and I'll take you up on the perfect fit and embossing as well. Have you heard of the Tree of Parting? It is a Tree of a size you could never even imagine. I would like a representation of that embossed on the armor if that can be done."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 11:14:27 AM
I put my harmonica away, and Squeaver and I head down to the water. Maybe we can find a good place to swim. Or maybe see a mermaid!!! :)
Beordir (Galen) AC: 23/15/18, CMD 22, Saves: 6/7/6, HP:53 / 53 Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 8:17:27 PM
Beordir finishes drawing a rudimentary map and takes his leave of the bard, "You have been very helpful."
Beordir picks his pack up to a bench near him and flips the flap open. After rooting around for a moment, he pulls out a hand crossbow and some mini bolts. "Here. I think you will find this much more useful than I."
Slinging his pack up on his shoulders, he then goes wandering looking for his friends and Armand in particular.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20(23) (T:14, FF:16(19)), CMD 20, HP 65/65 Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 9:33:26 PM
Elyngael looks at Owen in pleasant surprise. She is astounded that the crusty cartographer is so cooperative. "What can we give you for the map? We would be needing to take it with us. We are from the Wold - the Tree of Parting. Do you know of it or of an exceedingly huge tree that may have been part of your dreams?"
DM Shane P Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 11:44:34 PM Owen and Elyngael The big man waves away money, I can't really tell you what I dreamt of...just that I knew I dreamed it, the map is yours, with the red grass on the move, you are the only one who'll have use of it.
Mack: no mermaids but there are plenty of fish in the river.
Atlas: once the deal is struck, they take you to a tent and have you disrobe, your chest at least. they have you kneel down, they then take tightly woven sheets of this grass and cut them to fit you. while this is happening another Manfri talks to you about your embossing. all the while drawing on a sheet of grass paper. once you are satisfied with the design he asks you what color you want the piece and then takes off. Once they have the fabric cut to fit they coat your chest in a pleasant smelling grease of some sort. they press the fitted sheets into the grease, the sheets, which looked rather stiff seem to form themselves to you like a glove, once this is done, and you are comfortable with the fit, an old man comes in and begins to take handfulls of paste out of a bucket and smear it onto the sheets, he works it into the fibers with practiced and sure hands, and after he gets one layer well pasted they press another layer into the one completed, layering the sheets to thicken the armor, they wait a few minutes before putting the last one on, and sure enough the man who sketched your tree returns with a grass paper mache cameo of your design, they align it to your chest, checking the fit well, and once satisfied the old man pastes it good. they then put the final layers on top of it. working them around the tree details and smoothing the fabric around your muscles until they are satisfied. the old man then applies the paste to that as well. once that is done, everything stops. the old man in broken but strangely understandable common says. " we wait now, for a little while, grass hardens quickly, but must harden enough to not lose fit before we take off and finish. with that most of the team leaves and the old man squats down and pulls out a pipe, he smokes a bowl then comes and taps the end of his pipe against the shell, he grunts, nods his head and then reaches up to pull two tabs that split the clamshell down each side, the armor falls away. he then takes out an awl and begins to install the appliances that will allow you to take the armor on and off. once he's done he shows you how to don and doff the armor and how to loosen it or tighten it should the need arise. in a mirror, the armor looks really good, and it's probably the most comfortable armor you have ever worn, leaving the tent you find your bow, arrows, and strings waiting for you.
Armand: The young sailor almost dops his jug at the mention that you cured "Mark" No lie! He was the only one at the Dockmasters with the red plague, the druids said he was a goner for sure! If you saved him, the cap't will be back shortly with Mark in tow. he left about an hour ago, if you came from the dockmasters, he must have arrived just after you left. if Marks alive, he'll be just a few minutes behind you! .
前sul: youlari shrugs and wishes you a good day.
Boerdir the bard shakes hands with you as you depart. if you can, would you get in touch with me when your adventure is through...this would make a great story and a better song
Yurr'Neshi being a stranger in a strange land is not fun. especially when you don't speak the language. still, the sense of wrongness you feel is not that, this place is fundamentally different than the Wold.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 15/12/13; HP: 40/40; CMD: 17 Wednesday April 4th, 2018 12:39:23 AM
Owen leaves the Cartographers office and tries to round up the rest of the crew by heading toward the docks. Gathering everyone together, he says: "Alright, we've taken a look at some maps and should be able to guide ourselves to the druid's grove. My inclination is to take a grass skiff, because that way we won't have to worry about the Dragon's Teeth as we sail towards Skyhook City. What do you guys think?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 24 (T 14 FF 20) , CMD: 26/21, HP 86/86 Wednesday April 4th, 2018 9:40:43 AM
Atlas is in awe of the craftsmanship and the process of making the piece. He instantly falls in love with it and when it is complete you see that he is clearly puffing his chest up a bit more than usual. His Steelgrass breastplate with the Tree of parting embossed and colored an autumn orange.
Atlas looks about for his friends and tries to get caught up on what they learned. "I would love to take the grass boats. We didn't come all this way to look back and regret missing this opportunity. Sure, the Wold is on the line, but raiders are just another test to determine if we are worthy."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Wednesday April 4th, 2018 11:33:17 AM
Armand grits his teeth in silent frustration.
"Really? Because I spent a couple of hours in the dockmaster's trying to figure out their charts and such. Perhaps he has decided to go drinking?"
Armand turns to Neshi and explains/translates all that has happened. He then asks, "What do you think we should do, wait here, try to go back to the city and find the captain? For that matter I wonder what the rest of the party is doing." Armand crosses his arms and looks thoughtful.
He then whispers to Neshi, "The crew of this boat seem to be quite taken with drinking. I'm not sure how wise it would be to try to get passage with them."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 21 (T 20 FF 16), CMD: 19; HP 57/57, Speed: 30' Wednesday April 4th, 2018 2:14:26 PM
I wander around the town a little, trying to learn the language better, and take in as much of the town as I can. I try to map it in my head, putting extra focus on any dark alleys that draw me in.
'Osul(Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:18, Saves:(F:7/R:3/W:13 + RNL), HP:51/51 d20+5=9 ; Wednesday April 4th, 2018 5:31:31 PM
'Osul nods in agreement witht he skiff, adding "...though I'll likely be on over watch." He takes a look at the map when he gets a chance. The mountains and river borders running east-west seem unusual him. {Geography: 9}
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