(DM MikeK) - At least its a dry heat Monday March 5th, 2018 8:27:31 PM
Following their established “Leap before Looking” protocol, the Shields quickly jump through the portal.
They are not vaporized. Although it kinda feels like they were.
The group emerges onto the flat surface of a low lying rock. It is very bright, very hot, and very dry. The sun, directly overhead, causes each adventurer to blink and shade their eyes. The temperature is soaring, and the air completely devoid of humidity.
Scanning about in a complete circle, the group notes the rock is about 120’ in diameter, and slopes gradually down to ground level on all sides. Also, a thick wall of golden-orange grass, 20’ high, surround the rock. No one can see over the top, so the group’s entire world current consist of 120' rock circle, walled in by grass.
Survival DC 5 Highlight to display spoiler: { Walking through this stuff is going to be a bear. }
Please provide Perception rolls and marching order if entering grass.
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Experience!!! - Everyone receives 3000 xp for Scene 2
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+4=24 ; Monday March 5th, 2018 11:54:36 PM
Sid's eyes squint in the harsh light as he readies his bow in his left hand. "Ugh, that stuff is going to suck to walk through. He pulls out an arrow from their current patron, "Hey, I doubt it, but can anyone tell if this is magic or not? Hmm, interesting design if nothing else."
"Oh," Sid says pulling out some rope, "We should tie off to each other so we don't get lost. I mean, that looks like getting lost in a wheat field but worse."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+4=14 ; d20+7=25 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2018 12:53:36 AM "Not going to be fun at all working through that grass," Bartomus agreed with Sid as he looked about at the tall grass. 'But, standing here in the sun is not going to be a good way to find this claw. So, we need to probably head down there."
Bartomus headed down to the edge of the circle and peered into the grass. "Tying off with that might not be a bad idea, actually, Sid."
======= [ooc] Survival, 15; Perception 25 [/ooc]
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 45/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Tuesday March 6th, 2018 5:06:12 AM
Stohp takes out some rope for tying everyone together as Sid suggested, then hesitates. "Us taurs are tall enough I doubt any grass can conceal us. If one of us leads and everyone can see them maybe we don't need to tie ourselves together? I don't like the idea of getting to a fight while the rope restricts our movement."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Tuesday March 6th, 2018 12:07:18 PM
Dorbin stumbles through the portal and bumps into Stock and Zander as they come out the other side. He steps to the side and tries not to step on Emily Jasmine, who has also appeared through the portal, wandering through rather proudly. Dorbin looks over to the grasses and then up at the sun. He says, "Is this a good place to rest and recover before we wander into that mess?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 d20+9=19 ; d20+9=23 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2018 1:30:01 PM
Stock goes up and tests the tall grass with his hand. "You're not kidding Sid. It's thick...I'm wondering what hunts in these grasses. Maybe instead of tying off, we all just hold onto the rope. If Bart or Stohp is breaking the trail for us, the grass might get pretty well matted down. I'm thinking one Taur in front and one in the rear to make sure we stay in line."
To Dorbin, he says, "You know, I forgot that we've been going for a while now. It's probably a good idea to prepare. Something tells me this won't be easy." ============= Survival 19 Perception 23 in case we move When the party moves, Stock will be as close to the front as possible. I know...that's a shocker.
Micah (Sub post by Zach H) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 d20+4=10 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2018 1:42:43 PM "Perhaps instead of tying off we can just make a rope line to hold onto, tie loops every several feet to keep an order. And I think this grass will conceal even a taur. Unless it gets a lot shorter further in." Micah starts tying loops and takes his position at the rear. -------------------- Perception 10
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 59/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+5=20 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2018 1:49:49 PM "If anybody has anything quick they need to prepare do so now. As for a rest, my guess is now is probably not a good time. I like the idea of a taur in front and a taur in back. Stock you would also be a good person to have close to the front since you possess some survival skills. Maybe help us not to get lost. Speaking of which, do we have any idea which way to go? If not let's go that way.", Unless somebody spots a landmark Zanderallen points in a random direction and takes his place behind one of the taurs and Stock. ------------------- Perception 20
(DM MikeK) - Through the Grass Tuesday March 6th, 2018 8:48:50 PM
Dorbin and Stock raise the question of resting now, but Zanderallen overrules them and seeks to push on now and rest later.
Stohp breaks out a rope, and Micah ties off loops in it, so that the group can hang on, and yet retain the freedom to defend themselves if attacked.
Zanderallen asks if anyone has a general direction in which to travel. There is not much to go on. The grass looks the same in any direction. Sid, Bartomus, Stock, and Zanderallen all note a gentle breeze from south to north, carrying with it the smell of something sweet.
Plunging into the grass, most expectations are confirmed. The vegetation is much taller than even the taurs, and extremely thick. And, just for kicks, the stuff is covered in some kind of thorny briar. It is possible to for each of the Shields to see the two people up and down their line, but not three. Thus, no one can see all of the team.
After slogging through the thick, spiny growth for an hour, everyone is scratched, poked, and sweating up a storm. - Each PC needs to make 6 saves (one for each ten minutes of travel) Reflex DC21. Take 1 hp damage for each failed save (so a maximum of 6 hp). Class abilities that allow movement freely in natural surroundings allow a +5 bonus on each saves. (I believe this is just Bartomus).
Movement is reduced to half speed as the group picks and hacks its way through the growth. It is possible to move faster, but doing so will result in greater damage.
Bart is in the lead, followed by Stock. Stohp takes up the rear. And where is everyone else?
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=14 ; d3=2 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=12 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2018 9:14:24 PM
Sid follows after Stock and is fairly grumpy as they move forward. "Anyone think that we can cut this stuff without something horrible happening?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+8=24 ; d3=2 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=9 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 1:06:36 AM
Bartomus moved into the tall grass and as he tried to push through the grass he found his shirt getting caught on thorns. "Really, thorns, I am starting to think that I am missing the Float."
After huffing, and trying to avoid the briars, he had a few small trickles of blood flowing from scratches. "Not sure cutting this stuff will be all that easy. No way to burn a way through either." ==== [ooc] Reflex saves including bonus for woodland stride - 24, 28, 13, 14, 23, 9[/ooc]
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] d20+6=13 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=12 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 11:44:28 AM
Dorbin tries to slowly pick his way through the thorns. Occasionally he goes too slow and gets pulled along by the rope, slapping him into the thorns. He says little as he ponders if he could summon an unseen servant to help him navigate the thorns.
OOC: Reflex saves: 13, 25, 11, 22, 21, 12: -3 hps
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 d20+5=19 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=19 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 11:55:58 AM "Domi be praised, this is tough going. Bart - You don't think one of those flaming balls of yours would burn through the stuff? I do wish that our little friend had given us a little more direction before sending us here. I mean he had the good graces to drop us on a rock but not to tell us what direction to go."
Stock looks over his shoulder at the line behind him.
"Dorbin - your cat keeping up with us?"
===== 5 failed reflex saves, -5 hp
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 54/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+7=11 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+5=21 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 4:43:32 PM
Positioned behind Sid and in front of Dorbin Zanderallen pushes through the thick grass. Almost every step he takes seems to take him straight into some branch or another. With thorns seeming to work their way into the cracks in his armor he is quickly losing his usual cheer. "As bad an idea as setting this place on fire while we're in the middle of it sounds it is getting more tempting by the minute. Anybody spotted any tracks, or really anything other than more grass?" ------------------ Perception 21
Micah (Sub post by Zach H) HP: 50/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 d20+2=22 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=3 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 4:51:35 PM (OOC: I have never seen such a waste of perfectly goods 20s. Micah, I'm sorry to have used up your luck in such a way. 3 natural 20s in a row, on a reflex save to avoid 1 damage)
Helping bring up the rear right in front of Stohp and behind Dorbin, Micah moves through the thorny grass with almost unnatural grace. Maybe because he's near the back or maybe because of divine protection, who knows. Whatever it is it runs out as they near their first hour of travel and he quickly starts getting covered in scratches like everyone else. He plods along in silence, wondering how much longer before the found something.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) d20+9=22 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=19 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2018 6:54:45 PM
Stohp doesn't have it as bad as some of the others seeing as she's in the back, where everyone's already trampled the grass in front of her. She still gets poked a few times. "No fire please. The last thing we need is to burn down the entire plain, maybe even the item we're after."
After a while of walking she makes a suggestion. "We should try to tramp or cut down enough of this stuff to make a camp soon. We started early and this stuff is a huge pain to walk through. If we wait for night time it may be a while, heck for all we know it might always be daytime here."
(DM MikeK) - Through the Grass - continued Wednesday March 7th, 2018 9:27:20 PM
The Shields struggle through the thorn-laced press of claustrophobic vegetation.
Various ideas about burning it down are discussed and discarded.
Stock asks about Emily. The kitten is fine, having the sense to choose to ride out the trip in Dorbin’s cloak.
Stohp suggests perhaps taking that break now.
After an hour of struggle, the group breaks into a different type of grass. Purple stalks rise high into the air, where they are topped by some kind of pod. The result is a near total absence of light. The good news is there is no undergrowth. Travel is a bit easier. Still a tough go, but compared to that golden-orange stuff, it’s a walk in the park. Even better, there are no thorns.
So, you can’t see squat, but at least walking is easier.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday March 7th, 2018 9:50:39 PM "Alright, so now this is better, but I still remain confused," Bartomus said as they trudged through the purple stocks that kept them in darkness.
He looked about and cast a light spell letting the light emanate from his glaive. As he looked about trying to see in the darkness, he asked aloud, "Does anyone have the slight clue as to what we are looking for and where it might be in wherever this is?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday March 7th, 2018 11:47:45 PM
"All I know is that we are looking for a beast with claws to get a claw, those its claws are not the claws we seek right? I'm sorry, I was too busy looking at the other groups before he frozen whatever multidimensional smoke I was looking through."
Sid pauses for a moment and pulls out one of the arrows he got from the Elder, "Hey can someone see if this is magic or not? If nothing else it is a cool design"
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 d20+9=22 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 8:52:52 AM
Stock chuckles. "Ha! good point Sid. We barely know what we are looking for. We do not know where it is or how we might go about it. At least we have a way home if we need it. I'm indifferent to a rest but if those of us who are more magically inclined than me need it, I understand."
While they stop and talk, Stock releases the rope and makes a quick circuit searching for tracks in the dirt.
============== Survival 22 to find tracks...maybe a rapke has been about?
Micah (Sub post by Zach H) HP: 50/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 Thursday March 8th, 2018 1:32:04 PM "Pass the arrows back this way Sid, I'll take a look", once the arrows are passed back Micah surveys them with Detect Magic.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 54/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Thursday March 8th, 2018 1:40:15 PM "I wonder if time passes differently here than in the Wold. Could we make it back home and years have gone by? Or will we return at the exact moment we left? If some need a rest I would not be opposed. Rapke tracks could be right up ahead or we could wander for days without finding anything. But I worry what's happening back home. I would vote we continue for another hour. Now that we're out of the thorns we might find something. If we don't let's take a rest."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] d20+6=14 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 3:13:38 PM
Dorbin adds another light spell to the area to help try and light up where they are. He is glad to be out of the briars. He says, "I could fly after a rest, but I'm not sure what I'll be able to see up there." He also looks around for tracks near the area they have stopped (Perception: 14).
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Thursday March 8th, 2018 6:46:53 PM
Stohp thinks they should rest, but she's already said as much and doesn't want to belabor the point. As to what they're looking for though, "A claw to a Rapke, whatever that is. Who has that little booklet describing the ritual? I think I'd like to look it over when we have a chance. Maybe it has more details."
(DM MikeK) - Um, Houston........ Thursday March 8th, 2018 9:22:55 PM
Sid passes his arrows back to Micah, who casts Detect Magic. The arrows are non-magical, but for several minutes after casting the spell, Micah finds himself nursing an unexpected headache. The pain gradually fades, and soon enough, the cleric feels fine.
Discussion continues about whether the group is heading in the right direction, if they even know really what they’re looking for, and whether to stop or continue.
The decision is to press on, albeit slower as Stock wishes to survey the area for rapke tracks.
Obviously, the odds of just happening to run across rapke tracks in endless grassland are….well…pretty good, actually. Stock very quickly comes upon four, maybe five sets of tracks, crossing and recrossing the party’s line of march at slight angles to the right and left. More or less, the tracks are going in the same direction as the party. The tracks are very fresh.
In fact, he's not entirely certain if he's the tracker, or the trackee.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+4=21 ; Thursday March 8th, 2018 9:55:41 PM
Sid puts the arrow back up and nods, "Sorry Micah... if nothing else I'll save these for the last bit or if my other arrows aren't doing anything." Sid looks at tracks that Stock has found and helps him best he can.
Survival(Aid Stock): 21 ((Is Stock's roll now considered a 24?))
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Friday March 9th, 2018 12:52:21 AM "Well done Stock, well done," Bartomus said when he saw Stock looking at a set of tracks on the ground. Bartomus let his light go out and let his eyes adjust to the darkness. "Do we know anything about these rapkes?"
He spent time looking about in the direction of the tracks. ===== Perception [dice] 1d20+7 [/dice]
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Friday March 9th, 2018 6:58:27 AM
Stohp highly doubts that random tracks will direct them towards their goal, but she really has nothing better to offer so she stays quiet. At the very least it lets them know they may be being stalked by a predator.
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 d20+9=20 ; Friday March 9th, 2018 1:02:15 PM "One thing we know is that rapkes have claws. Best be on our guard. Did the little guys mention if they are smart at all? Or just beasts?"
Stock continues to keep an eye out for the tracks as they go, making sure the party keeps going the same direction.
=========== Not sure if you need another survival roll but...rolling is fun. Survival 20 (22 with aid from Sid)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Friday March 9th, 2018 5:25:52 PM
Dorbin looks over at the tracks and says, "I hope we do not meet this creature now, I have few spells left."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 54/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Friday March 9th, 2018 8:04:46 PM "Well if they're close make sure and stay together. Do we dare rest now?", Zander looks at Dorbin and Micah mostly, wondering how much they still have left.
Micah (Sub post by Zach H) HP: 50/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 Friday March 9th, 2018 8:05:28 PM
Micah continues along with the group, content with whatever they decide.
(DM MikeK) - Marching through Sargrass Sunday March 11th, 2018 5:04:05 PM
The Shields continue on.
Stock and Sid keep an eye for more tracks. Bartomus keeps an eye out. As no one has heard of rapke before, much less learned about them, their habits and capabilities are unknown.
Stock and Sid figure there are at least a half dozen nearby, pacing the party. The image the old manfri presented in the smoke was a carnivore – claws, teeth, longish tail – of generally proportional size. Based on the footprint, Stock estimates they’re around minotaur sized, give or take.
Dorbin notes he’s short of spells. Zanderallen wonders aloud about stopping, but receives no agreement.
The party presses on. The heat is becoming a problem. Does everyone have water?
The grasses begin to thin out slightly, creating occasional ten or fifteen foot wide openings. Stock and Sid note that despite marching for four or five hours, the sun hasn’t moved much. It is going to be light for a much longer time than normal.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Sunday March 11th, 2018 11:53:19 PM
"Hey guys, does anyone have more than 1 waterskein? And I thought there was only going to be one of these things. Wardd Roll for Me."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=12 ; Monday March 12th, 2018 12:31:08 AM "We probably need to take a rest," Bartomus said as they continued forward and Sid asked about a waterskin. He felt about his person and shook his head, "No, no, but I should be able to call forth water, even here, if we have something to put it in."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Monday March 12th, 2018 9:29:27 AM
Dorbintrudges along with the group, wondering how it is going to be to fight a monster in these thick grasses.
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 d20=9 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+9=21 ; Monday March 12th, 2018 11:26:17 AM "Alright. We rest. Setup a perimeter because I think we're being tracked. I'm getting a bit thirsty myself. Bart - you may have to create water right into our mouths because I'm not sure we have anything to put it in."
If there are any stalks nearby that look sturdy enough to hold Stock's weight, he will take a long look at it to make sure, and then try to climb it to see what he sees.
========= Intelligence check 9 - Do any of these seem strong enough to hold me? Climb Check 25 (good time for a 19) Perception Check 21, what do I see from up top?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 54/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Monday March 12th, 2018 1:30:11 PM "Well you can fill up my waterskin. It's, uh, pretty much empty and I've just got the one.", Zander looks a bit sheepish as he realizes others may not have had waterskins with them. Being used to city life the waterskin on his backpack was rarely filled, today it was since they were travelling to the woods. But the thought of conserving and sharing water hadn't occurred to him. "I agree about taking a rest. Pushing on in this heat is just going to wear us out while we're being hunted."
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 Monday March 12th, 2018 2:15:51 PM OOC: still catching up on the posts, but Micah sees an immediate need I can address. Thank you for the subbing!.
Having learned from growing up working at the forge to always have water available, even now he carries a water skin. This he produces and holds out to be filled. As Bart does so, he offers "Should the need arise, I also can call forth water."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Monday March 12th, 2018 8:02:17 PM
Stohp is grateful when everyone agrees to stop. She'd figure they'd rest before tackling the plains, and between the earlier fights and the stresses of the journey she's fairly exhausted. Still, camp will take a lot of time to set up. She helps the others with preparation; indeed while she's not very strong 800 lbs is good for standing on grass until it's flat enough to be (vaguely) comfortable.
(DM MikeK) - We're not in Float City anymore Monday March 12th, 2018 9:17:50 PM
A halt is called. The Shields find another of the small openings, which Stohp helps enlarge by knocking over the tall stalks.
Stock climbs one, and finds he’s climbed one of the taller plants. To the south is a ridgeline of some kind of low hills. Everywhere else is this grass stuff.
Bartomus creates water for the group, filling up what waterskins are available. Everyone notes the water has a pink tinge to it, but it tastes fine.
Setting up a watch, the Shields make camp, and finally take their rest. After several more hours, the sun begins its descent, setting a couple hours later. Stock and Sid will both realize that they experienced a good 15 hours of daylight, and it was midmorning when they arrived, meaning ‘day’ took around 18 hours.
Noises in the night are louder here. Insects chitter in the darkness, and several times it feels as if a large creature passes nearby. But, despite some frayed nerves, the hours pass without incident.
The spellcasters all manage to get a full rest so that they can prepare spells. However, fully rested or not, it’s still night out. And it doesn’t seem like it’s going to be light any time soon.
So, now what do you do?
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20=16 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+10=25 ; Tuesday March 13th, 2018 2:40:45 AM
Sid rests and takes up when darkness actually falls.
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((Please ignore first roll))
Stealth: 22 Perception: 25
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 Tuesday March 13th, 2018 9:32:41 AM
Stock calls out what he sees from the top of the stalk. There really is not much to relate though, just a sea of grass. Before bedding down, he takes a few minutes to search for a small rock for his collection, tells the others he will have the last watch, and falls asleep.
The next morning he is up before first light for the last watch of the night. He takes a moment to organize his pack and then spends the rest of the time sharpening his hand axe. When the others start to rouse themselves, he stands up and says, "Quiet night thank god. Should we grab the rope and re-form our conga line?"
============== Any chance Stock finds a small stone here?
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Tuesday March 13th, 2018 9:57:50 AM
When the rest is called, Dorbin plops down right where he stands, exhausted. He lies down on his back and starts lightly snoring. Emily curls up on his chest and goes to sleep as well.
When everyone wakes up and it is still dark, he says, "Well, that's going to make traveling a bit different, isn't it? I can create some light, but I don't know if it will be enough."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Tuesday March 13th, 2018 1:27:02 PM
Having helped set up camp Zander bunks down for the night, day?, did it really matter he was tired. Taking a watch he views the sun finally starting to set before going back to sleep. Getting back in his gear he takes his lantern from it's place and fills it with oil, 'Wish I hadn't used that pint of oil on that grass now, good thing I always carry a few.', he thinks as he notes he only has 1 pint remaining after filling the lantern. "Looks like we should head south from what Stock saw, get out of this grass finally." He takes his spot in the line holding aloft his lantern. ------------------ Hooded Lantern - Normal Light in a 30ft radius, increases light level one step in an additional 30ft radius. 6 hour burn time on a pint of oil.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 Tuesday March 13th, 2018 8:27:52 PM
Micah is confused by the longer day and night and awakes well before dawn. He spends extra time in prayer contemplated what power he made to draw upon in this alien setting.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Tuesday March 13th, 2018 8:34:25 PM
Stohp rises and takes the time to try to guestimate how long the day is here. "I want to say the day is 18 hours long here, so presumably the night would be about the same time. We have a long walk ahead of us."
As the others get out lights Stohp tries to judge the lighting conditions as well. If there's a full moon then perhaps they can navigate without light. "Light might be necessary, but it will be a dead giveaway to everything out here. We should try to use as little as possible while still being able to see where we're going."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday March 14th, 2018 1:30:03 AM
Bartomus slept with some uneasiness, and pulled the watch that he had been assigned. Everything was different and yet, sleep brought some respite from trying to understand where he was and what he was trying to do.
When he awoke, he spent some time focusing his thoughts on the day ahead and the needs he might have to call upon. Fire and health kept swirling in his thoughts. At times there were also jagged bright streaks that crossed his mind. When they got ready, he moved to the farther edges to let his eyes adjust to the darkness and see. He kept his gaze away from the light and looked about. .
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=8 ; Wednesday March 14th, 2018 1:31:53 AM
Bartomus saw nothing, rather he moved and looked straight into the lantern, his eyes seeing only bright white blobs pass in front of his eyes. === Perception = 1+7, sigh
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Wednesday March 14th, 2018 11:24:21 AM
Hearing Stohp's suggestion, Dorbin waits and does not create light just yet.
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 Wednesday March 14th, 2018 1:09:12 PM "I'm good without light. Since I can see in the dark, do you want me to go first in line?...So we head South then?"
Stock waits for everybody to get in line before starting off.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Wednesday March 14th, 2018 1:34:40 PM "Good point Stoph, I guess out here we don't want to announce our presence as we often do. As long as the moon gives enough light. Is there a moon here?" Zanderallen turns down the wick on his lantern, snuffing the flame. He keeps it out and his flint and steel handy in case he needs to re light it.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday March 14th, 2018 7:52:30 PM
"I'll go at the end of the line because I can also see well in the dark... and I tend to be a bit paranoid, so hopefully that will help me."
(DM MikeK) - Dusk till Dawn Wednesday March 14th, 2018 9:24:44 PM
After resting up, the Shields prepare spells.
And Micah, Bartomus, and Zanderallen discover more strangeness.
The divine casters all feel the presence of their respective powers to be heightened here. Each one (and any other divine casters the DM might have missed) are able to prepare one additional spell at their highest spell level.
Upon completion of the spell preparation, Micah finds he’s got a recurring itch between his shoulder blades. Bartomus keeps smelling bread. And Zanderallen swears there’s something crawling over his left hand, even though repeated checks show nothing there. DM - None of this has any game/combat affects, just some roleplay weird stuff in the Sargrass
There is no moon, but a bunch of stars are out. The three humans can see well enough not to run into a grass stalk, but that’s about it. Nevertheless, everyone decides to move on, the humans in the middle, and taurs, dwarf, and elf on the ends.
The march continues toward the hills Stock spied, and ten hours later, the sun rises…in the west.
Stohp’s theory that day and night each last 18 hours here proves correct. And now, there’s an additional impossibility, the sun rises AND sets in the west.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Thursday March 15th, 2018 2:12:16 AM "Do you smell that? Oh we have to find where they are baking bread," the first time Bartomus said it there was the delight and excitement of a child seeking a treat. He walked quickly and with purpose. However, about the 16th time he asked about the smell of bread, it was more a question of uncertainty and doubt laced his tone. By the time that the sun was setting, again in the west, the question was laced with a desperate need for reassurance that he was not obsessing on an olfactory mirage.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+8=20 ; Thursday March 15th, 2018 2:23:46 AM
Sid sees Z scratching his hand and starts scratching behind his ear and slapping the back of his neck. The crawlies can be very contagious. "That is fascinating the way the Sun moves here, I beat there is a model that can predict this..."
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Knowledge(Engineering): 20(for predictive models of the sun and local cosmosphere)((I stand by my wording))
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Thursday March 15th, 2018 7:05:28 AM "I guess it rises up to the center of the sky at noon, then goes back the way it came? Stohp muses aloud. The going seems to be easier now, no one is getting stuck by brambles, for which Stohp is grateful.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Thursday March 15th, 2018 11:50:01 AM
Dorbin mumbles, "Someone give that guy some food already!"
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 d20+9=16 ; d20+9=21 ; Thursday March 15th, 2018 1:30:19 PM "Weird place. Unless anybody else has any more ideas on how we should go about this, I'm going to just keep heading in a straight line. It's kind of what I'm best at."
Stock does halt the march for a moment so he can take a look around and check again for tracks.
====== Perception 16 Survival (tracks) 21 It's not ominous at all that the GM is buffing the divine caster's abilities!
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Thursday March 15th, 2018 1:33:43 PM
Taking his gauntlet off for at least the 10th time Zander inspects his hand closely. Still nothing. Finally resigning himself to the discomfort his locks his gauntlet back in place. "Micah do you feel it? It almost feels like if I just spoke out loud enough Domi himself could answer here." ------------------- Spells Prepared Lesser Restoration x2, Protection From Evil
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 Thursday March 15th, 2018 5:56:43 PM "Yes, I do," responds Micah, a bit surprised by the question. "But I have no plans to take this armor off to scratch it." he adds, wiggling his shoulders in an attempt to get some relief.
(DM MikeK) - Bloodweed Thursday March 15th, 2018 8:45:42 PM
The party marches on.
Sid occupies his mind coming up with a predictive model for how exactly the sun is doing that. He comes up with two theories. They are both really good. He congratulates himself for his own ingenuity.
Stock keeps moving forward.
For another hour.
At which point the grass changes again. Blue, bamboo like shoots pierce the sky. But that's not what causes the Shields to pause.
This grass is infected.
An all too familiar sickly sweet scent wafts on the air, and each shoot of the blue bamboo grass is wrapped in blood red creeper vines, with small red leaves. A quick inspection to the right and left reveal no end to the sickness.
Leaving the party with a choice. Go through, or turn in a different direction?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Friday March 16th, 2018 2:34:29 AM
The smell of warm bread eventually gave way to the sickly sweet scent of something over ripe. As the pungent smell grew, Bartomus looked about and saw the reddish tinged grass up ahead.
"So, I say we go another way," he said as the came closer to the red vines. "Maybe we walk along the vines, at a good distance from those things."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Friday March 16th, 2018 7:05:01 AM
Standing and frowning at this new obstruction, Stohp considers their options for several moments.
Is there another way though? We could spend hours trying to find a way around and end up having to go through anyway. Perhaps we should split up, half of us going each direction for, say, an hour, then meet back here to report if there's a way around?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 Friday March 16th, 2018 9:35:20 AM "Ugh. I feel like we've been here before. I really have no need to wander in there and we have no reason to believe that the claw is in there. If you guys agree with Stohp, I'll volunteer to go right."
Stock does not look happy to see this stuff. He is not hiding his displeasure at all.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Friday March 16th, 2018 12:29:10 PM
Dorbin says, "Nope, no way am I walking through that stuff. Not happening."
"I'm not sure I like the idea of us splitting up. Maybe we flip a coin and just all head in that direction."
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 Friday March 16th, 2018 12:59:07 PM
Micah contemplates the implications of the new development. After some consideration, he surmises, "I agree with Dorbin. Our choice was arbitrary, so their is, as of now, no reason to continue in what would be a dangerous direction. Without landmarks and no certainty of the stability of the landscape, we have no assurance we could retrace our steps and rejoin after splitting up.
"in the absence of any other information. One direction is as likely to be correct as the other."
He turns to Sid as he pulls out a coin and says before tossing it up, "Call it in the air.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Friday March 16th, 2018 1:31:02 PM
About to volunteer to lead half the party left, Zanderallen pauses as Dorbin and Micah speaks up. His brain runs through the thought of the very ground shifting and leaving the two groups hopelessly separated. "If we weren't in the Sargrass I would agree with checking both ways. But we are and random seems as good a choice as any we've made so far." Not sure is Sid can see what Micah is doing from the front of the group Zander prepares to call 'Heads is to the right' if Sid doesn't make the call.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday March 16th, 2018 2:27:12 PM
"I do believe we've been going on a fairly straight course," says Sid as he pulls out a quill, ink, and paper and starts making notes on his theories, "but yeah, this isn't getting us nowhere... or anywhere for that matter. And I vote for NOT going through the infected blue bamboo."
"Oh, uh, uh, Heads!"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Saturday March 17th, 2018 1:50:54 AM "We are not using a coin toss," Bartomus started to say but watched in total disbelief as the rest seemed to agree with Zanders approach. He rolled his eyes and sighed as the coin came down from it's brief flight.
(DM MikeK) - Coin Toss d4=2 ; Saturday March 17th, 2018 10:27:19 AM
There is unanimous and immediate agreement that walking through blood weeds infected grass is not gonna happen.
Stohp offers to split up, but eventually, the Shields decide to stick together and let Wardd decide the direction.
Micah tosses a coin, and Sid calls heads while Bartomus rolls his eyes in disbelief.
The coin lands heads. Sid wins!
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Saturday March 17th, 2018 2:40:51 PM
Sid looks at Micah, "So what way did I choose?"
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 Saturday March 17th, 2018 4:53:10 PM "Left it is," replies Micah, returning the coin. As he does so he explains to Bartomus, "In the absence of any other information, fate, chance, or the gods are what we have to rely on."
He then heads off in the indicated direction.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Saturday March 17th, 2018 5:13:21 PM
He worked hard to stifle the laugh that was working its way up from his chest and he tightened his throat to capture it before it broke forth from his lips. He rubbed his lips and face with his right hand as the glaive rested against his shoulder. "Well then what did Wardd, or is it Pantheon, tell us to do Zander?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Sunday March 18th, 2018 4:50:50 PM
Stohp shrugs. Fair enough, she'd forgotten for a second that they'd picked this direction at random. As such no real reason to risk going through the infected grass, heck what they're after could be the opposite direction for all they knew.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Monday March 19th, 2018 11:30:48 AM
Dorbin continues along with the others through the tall grass, being careful to stay far away from the nasty grass as possible.
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 Monday March 19th, 2018 1:17:59 PM
Once a direction is chosen, Stock gets back out in front, using his keen eyes to keep the party clear of the infected grass. (OOC - Is it still dark?)
After a while, he turns to Bartomus and asks, "Can't you turn yourself into a bird or something to see what's in the middle of this red, grassy mess?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Monday March 19th, 2018 1:19:51 PM "According to Micah, Sid's call means we go left.Let's keep along the edge of the infected area in case there is a break somewhere we can get through. If we run out of other options I could go a short way in and see if there is something in there." Zander keeps his position in line as the party turns and continues marching. He keeps a wary eye on the red grass, just within vision of their marching line.
(DM MikeK) - To the left, to the left Monday March 19th, 2018 8:34:02 PM
The Shields turn left.
Keeping the infected blue bamboo within sight on their right, the adventurers journey another couple of hours before noticing the red weed infection disappearing.
Following Zanderallen's lead, the group accordingly turns again, and resumes their course toward the far off hills, this time through tall, blue bamboo shoots.
The blue grass is plentiful, but the shoots are quite slender, meaning it's easier to walk through than anything experienced thus far.
Stock asks Bartomus about turning into a bird. OOC - It is light.
At that same time, a shadow passes over the group. Looking up, everyone is stunned to see a large wooden object, at least 80' long, silently pass directly overhead as it skims the top of the grass some 15' above their heads.
The object blots out the sky for a few seconds, and then is gone.
It was moving in the same direction as the group, and maybe a degree or two to the left.
Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { And was that sound really the flapping of a sail? }
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=29 ; Monday March 19th, 2018 8:38:40 PM
Sid looks up, "I think that was a ship!" Sid pulls out a grappling hook and ties it to rope and looks around. "Anyone feel up to going fishing?"
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Perception: 29
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 d20+4=11 ; Monday March 19th, 2018 8:39:34 PM
Micah is intrigued by the end of the red grass. I wonder what affects the type of grass in a general region and if this blood tinge is the result of some event or perhaps some thing he muses to himself.
He reflexively ducks when the shadow passes overhead. He stifles a cry; instead he whispers excitedly, "What was that?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+7=27 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2018 2:04:27 AM "A taur flying, you must be mad," Bartomus laughed and shook his head as they walked along. They continued their walk and fortunately the way was easier than before. Then he heard it, or rather felt it, or maybe saw it out of the corner of his eye. Something was coming up behind them, moving quickly, and above them and the grass.
He turned to catch it as it moved overhead and he could have sworn that he heard something flapping. Like cloth being moved in a hard wind.
"Aye Sid a ship indeed," he nodded in affirmation. "Do you think you could hook one? If so, we would have to move pretty quick. I am game!
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Tuesday March 20th, 2018 4:48:55 AM
Stohp frowns up at the strange sight. "We might want to call out and say hi before we go grappling it. I doubt the owners would appreciate some random strangers grappling it and climbing aboard unannounced and uninvited.
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 d20+9=14 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2018 11:40:13 AM
Stock just stares in surprise at the ship overhead, momentarily dumbfounded.
"What in the blazes is that? Kind of unfriendly of the buggers to buzz us like that and not even shout out a hallooo...I don't trust it. Sid - if you go tying on to one, I'll come with but just you be on your guard."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Tuesday March 20th, 2018 12:00:18 PM
Dorbin freezes as the ship passes overhead. His is quite disoriented by the idea of a ship in the air over their heads in the grass. That doesn't make any sense. He stops and stands still, waiting to see if the grappling hook rope trick is really going to work.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Tuesday March 20th, 2018 12:41:07 PM ”they probably didn’t even see us in this tall grass. Stohp points out.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+5=13 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2018 1:30:56 PM
Curious as to what might in the middle of the infected area Zander is content to follow around the edge until they find something different. As he hears the stalks rustling overhead he turns to see some huge object passing directly overhead. As he hears his companions call out he attempts to hail the vessel before it gets too far past them, "Hello above! Anybody aboard?" ----------------- Perception 13
(DM MikeK) - Ship Ho! Tuesday March 20th, 2018 8:54:41 PM
Startled by the sudden appearance, and then disappearance, of what sure looks and sounds like a boat flying on top of the grass, the Shields react in different ways.
Stohp and Stock council caution, apparently forgetting they're talking to Sid.
The rogue is already fixing a rope to a grappling hook, although the object will be out of sight before he can do anything with it.
Zanderallen shouts out a hail.
Everyone is not sure if the hail was heard. There is no response, but after all, it would take some time to turn around.
A few moments after the object .... oh, let's just call it a ship .... passes, everyone hears a high pitched chirp/screech from up ahead, in the direction the ship is traveling. Distances are hard to judge, but it's not that fa off. The sound is animal-like, some kind of call. It is rather unnerving.
But, not nearly as unnerving as the answering calls from practically all around you.
There is a rush of movement heard in the grass, both right and left, as quite a few large unseen somethings race past the group, all heading toward the first call, along the same heading as the ship.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 25/13/25 CMD:17 Tuesday March 20th, 2018 8:58:43 PM
A bit disoriented by all the commotion, Micah hopes someone else has a better sense of what is happening. "Are these creatures with the ship or pursuing it?" he asks as he dons his shield.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday March 20th, 2018 9:24:50 PM
Sid keeps the grapnel ready for use in his left hand and draws his rapier with his right, "Well, if we catch up with it I'm going to try and catch the thing. Wardd let the dice fall with us I hate fights like this."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Wednesday March 21st, 2018 9:44:42 AM "I don't know but if they're hunting the ship, they might slow it down or stop it. And then those on board will probably need help. And following after the ship is just as good as anything else we've done since entering this never ending grassland. My vote is we follow. And make sure we stay close together." Zander also dons his shield, his eyes jumping back and forth at the things running past them.
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 Wednesday March 21st, 2018 10:02:08 AM "Zanderallen, Micah...I'll follow your lead. This is confusing."
Stock moves out away from the discolored grass to cover the group's flank as they move forward.
It seems we were surrounded...
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Wednesday March 21st, 2018 2:48:12 PM
Dorbin ducks down when he hears all the things running through the grass. He looks around and considers fleeing back the way they came. When the group heads forward, he takes up a position in the middle, staying with the group the best he can, but stumbling now and then as they run.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) d20+12=31 ; Wednesday March 21st, 2018 7:52:51 PM
Stohp draws her weapon and keeps her eyes and ears open (perception 31). "Stay ready. We saw those footsteps earlier, this might be a pack of something following that ship hoping for a meal. We don't want to become that meal."
(DM MikeK) - Fight Wednesday March 21st, 2018 9:59:31 PM
Somewhat disoriented and confused by the sights and sounds, the group is experienced enough to prepare for a possible fight.
Sid and Stohp draw weapons. Stock, Micah, and Zanderallen shift position to take flank and lead. Dorbin moves to the center of the group.
Pressing forward, everyone soon hears a loud thud, the sound of something large and solid hitting something else large and solid. There is more of that chirping, and then a humanoid shout.
The grass begins to thin even more, and it becomes obvious there is a large clearing only a few feet ahead, and from that clearing come the sounds of a struggle involving a lot of creatures or animals or somethings. There are no metal on metal clangs, so if there are swords and axes involved, there aren't many.
The group is seconds from breaking into the clear.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 Wednesday March 21st, 2018 10:24:30 PM
Micah enchants his shield then draws his mace, prepared to join the others in the advance.
===================== Magic Vestment +2 AC included in block. Duration: 6 hours.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+13=24 ; Wednesday March 21st, 2018 10:40:51 PM
Sid blends into the grass as best he can as he pokes his head through the grass.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Thursday March 22nd, 2018 9:53:13 AM
Seeing Micah take a moment to prepare for the coming conflict Zander steps over to Stock and invoking a blessing and making Domi's sign over him grants him Protection From Evil. "Since you're not so armored this should help protect you." He then takes point as they break into the clearing, weapons ready. ------------------------------------------- Protection From Evil +2 AC and +2 on Saves from evil creatures and effects. Duration: 6 minutes on Stock
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20=9 ; d20+7=12 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2018 10:02:20 AM
Bartomus steeped forward and vanished from sight. He looked about and stepped back into the grass.
Using Fey domain Hideaway; Perception check - first role didn't add modifier; second role did but only worst -
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 Thursday March 22nd, 2018 11:00:51 AM "Let me know when you figure out who the good guys are. I've known some animals I like more than people, that's for sure."
Stock makes no effort to hide as he moves forward.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Thursday March 22nd, 2018 12:27:42 PM
As the grasses thin, Dorbin reaches out to touch Emily Jasmine. She ducks her head, but continues on with the group. Dorbin mentally prepares spells, not sure what they are going to face as the break into the open.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Thursday March 22nd, 2018 7:39:07 PM "Welp. Lets go be heroes."
(DM MikeK) - Big Fight Thursday March 22nd, 2018 9:22:29 PM
The Shields break cover, Zanderallen and Stock in the lead.
The clearing is large. It’s floor is another one of those flat rock outcroppings, this one covered in an inch or so of dirt.
On the far side is what can only be described as a three masted schooner. One end of the vessel is crunched into the clearing’s floor. The other end…well, the other end of the large and therefore heavy ship appears to be leaning against the slender shoots of the grass, which isn’t bending at all.
And then, it gets really odd.
In front of the grounded ship, a large tree trunk with arms is battling a 20’ long scorpion. A staff wielding elf stands behind the tree trunk. A bow wielding elf rides atop the scorpion.
Arranged in a semi-circle around this quartet, a dozen or so large beetles with enormous mandibles are fighting a dozen or so humanoid cactus who are in turn battling a dozen or so of the rapke animals the old man showed you in the smoke.
It looks like staff guy, tree, and cactus people versus archer, scorpion, and giant beetles versus rapke.
As the group watches, a rapke on the far side lets out a high pitched scream so loud that the beetle facing it is momentarily stunned. Meanwhile a cactus guy beside the two stiffens, sending a fusillade of needles into both rapke and beetle.
Most of the melee continues unabated, but the two elfs back off their companions to regard you. Likewise, the creatures closest to the Shields all pivot to face the group while also keeping an eye on everyone else.
Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Seems like everyone is trying to decide who’s side you’re on, but don’t plan to wait long before moving onto Plan B – Kill Everyone.}
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And your Map. Next map will zoom in closer to allow for better visibility.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday March 22nd, 2018 9:44:23 PM
Sid puts up his rapier and draws Branwen out of the efficient quiver, and mumbles about unhelpful enemies.
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((Using my move action to sheathe, and then a free action to draw))
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 d20+15=19 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2018 10:23:50 PM
Upon seeing the bizarre melee and taking advantage of the combatant's momentary lapse to study the Shields, Micah assesses the distance and realizes all of them are too far away for Zanderallen's holy sight to give them any information they can use to discern any of their natures. Additionally, he tries to determine which side was on the ship.
Nature he thinks to himself. Then not too loud so that only the Shields can hear him, he asks, "Most of those in the battle are natural creatures. Bart, any ideas as to which side if any, we should assist?"
He takes a stance that indicates readiness without being belligerent, and awaits other to assess the situation.
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Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+4=18 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2018 10:44:13 PM "We have a fight ahead, a three way rumble and no clue who might be "the Good Guys," Bartomus said as he stepped back into view and used his hands to put up air quotes around the words good guys. Bartomus looked about and tried to gauge what the others wanted to do. "If are going to fight, I kinda feel like leaning towards the trees and such, never much cared for scorpions."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 d20+12=19 ; Friday March 23rd, 2018 8:55:59 AM "The elf with the tree and cactus people appears to be the crew of the ship. Without any other information to go on I would lean on taking the side of the defendant. Let me look into the heart of the nearest cactus." Zanderellen moves forward on focuses his divine sight directly into the heart, mind, sap? of the nearest cactus. He will give the sign as to what he sees. -------------------- Sense Motive 19 Single Move 20ft to Z43 Move Action Paladin Detect Evil Special Use to instantly gain full 3 round info on one individual on C5
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 d20+4=16 ; d20+10=13 ; d10+7=15 ; Friday March 23rd, 2018 9:51:27 AM "Three way rumble? I think we make it a four way rumble! HA..."
Raising his voice to his best imitation of a captain's quarterdeck voice, he yells, "Anybody gets too close and I'm swinging at them. What's this about, Elves?"[/b]
=========== Sense Motive 16 Move parallels Zanderallen to V43; Ready an attack if anybody rolls up on me. Readied attack hits AC14 (bonus should have been +11) for 15 damage
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Friday March 23rd, 2018 12:23:24 PM
Dorbin pauses a moment to see if they can agree on a target. He says quietly, "Whatever we decide, we should all focus together so hopefully everything doesn't attack us. I'm thinking the rapkes are a safe target..."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Friday March 23rd, 2018 3:55:56 PM "Rapkes, one of those with a claw could be our ticket home, right?" Bartomus asked Dorbin. "Or did we need a special claw from a special Rapke to take home?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) d20+12=32 ; Friday March 23rd, 2018 8:06:16 PM
Stohp looks uncertainly at the two groups. They're clearly rather keen on killing each other, and she doesn't like the idea of getting between the two. "Maybe we should just back away and let them settle it between themselves? We know nothing about this fight, and joining either side could be a terrible mistake. Our mission is to find this artifact, not get involved in local wars."
She eyes all the Rapke's. Presumably the First Rapke would be easy to tell apart, really old and scared or something. She tries to spot any such indications (perception 32 - nat 20!)
(DM MikeK) - Big Fight - round 1 Saturday March 24th, 2018 12:37:24 PM Sid readies his bow. Micah readies himself while trying not to appear provocative. Bartomus votes for helping the trees, but takes no aggressive action.
Zanderallen moves forward and trains his paladin sight on Cactus Guy 5. The paladin calls back that he detects no evil in it.
Stock also moves forward, and calls out to the elves for an explanation. He readies his weapons.
Dorbin suggests concentrating on one enemy, hoping perhaps to keep everyone from attacking.
Stohp suggests backing away and letting the combatants do their thing. She does scan the rapke, looking for an older or bigger or standing out one, but they all look pretty much the same. - The scorpion backs away from the tree, as the elf on it continues to regard the party. “Evolution or Regression?” he calls out, “Declare now or die!”
Meanwhile the tree backs up to the front of the vessel, and that elf climbs its slanted deck to get some height. He too is evaluating the group. “Reclamation or Mutation?” he cries. “Speak now!”
- Meanwhile, most combatants continue their melee.
- Two beetles and two cactus folk advance cautiously on the party. Four of the rapke, two on each side of the clearing, retreat into the 20’ high grass and disappear from sight.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=18 ; Saturday March 24th, 2018 12:55:58 PM
"They're circling us," Sid says lowly and starts looking for the Rapke. "Someone pick a side or make one up."
=====================================
Perception: 18
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 31/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Saturday March 24th, 2018 1:38:29 PM "Mutation, that has to be the red vine stuff, and the crystal, right? Plus, the ship could provide us some refuge from the accursed grass," Bartomus offered aloud as he moved forward reading his glaive. "Not liking the scorpions, those can't be good in anyone's book, Zander and Micah."
----- Move to AB 44
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Saturday March 24th, 2018 9:05:34 PM "I'm tempted to pick a fight with both for being murderously unreasonable jerks..." Stohp mutters. Well she calls them something much worse than "jerks" but this is a family friendly site.
"We come to stop the red grass that threatens to destroy the Wold!" she calls out, advancing to just behind Z. "We have no quarrel with either of you, unless you would see civilization die to this threat!"
She full expects the scorpion guy to respond with an attack, so she is ready to fight if necessary (prepared action to attack any enemy that enters her reach).
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 Sunday March 25th, 2018 4:39:03 PM
Being no less uncertain than the others, he calls out, "Which side is it that opposes the spread of the red grass, because that is the side we are on!"
Moving forward, he then adds sotto voce, "Are you ready to super size, Stock?"
He prepares to cast enlarge person should he receive an affirmative from the dwarf.
======== Move to x44 Readied action to cast enlarge person on Stock should he consent.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Monday March 26th, 2018 9:14:18 AM "The only quarrel we have here is with the infected red Sargrass threatening to destroy our home. If either of you are the cause of it or working with it then we have an issue. Otherwise we wish merely to go upon our way unless either of you are willing to help us find something." Zanderallen has his weapons drawn but not raised as he prepares for the need to defend himself. In fact his muscles are tensed and ready for anything coming at him. Ready Action to Attack anything that enters melee range and attacks
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 Monday March 26th, 2018 9:33:47 AM
Despite the fact that most of the Shields are yelling back, Stock joins the cacophony and yells, "Why can't you just speak clearly?! I'm not sure I like any of your choices!"
His flail is pointed off to the side and he begins swinging the end. whoosh...whoosh...whoosh
He turns to look at Micah and says, "Ready to go..."
He rolls his neck a bit to loosen up and then begins scanning the field, trying to memorize as much as he can about the different combatants that are present.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Monday March 26th, 2018 12:12:10 PM
Dorbin huddles in the middle, still unsure of which side is which. He mumbles to the others, "If we pick a side and focus on them, I think we can make this battle go quickly, as it looks evenly balanced at the moment. We need to stay together and eliminate one side as fast as possible."
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 Monday March 26th, 2018 10:17:36 PM
Micah nods and draws upon Domi's power. He feels a joyous thrill as the power flows through him and out to the dwarf.
=========== Enlarge Person on Stock
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 19 Tuesday March 27th, 2018 1:26:30 PM
Zanderallen always hated these moments. Right when you just knew words were about to fail and it would come to blows. No matter how thoroughly someone or something might need sense knocked into them it was always such a relieve when they could be convinced to do right of their own volition. Sadly it seems they had stumbled into something already well past talk.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] Tuesday March 27th, 2018 2:28:51 PM
Dorbin eyeballs the different creatures approaching them, hoping that some of them would end up being on their side.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Tuesday March 27th, 2018 6:48:11 PM
Stohp fingers her weapon and waits anxiously for the fight to start.
(DM MikeK) - Big Fight - round 2 d20+13=30 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+15=25 ; d8+8=16 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+12=21 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=14 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+12=14 ; 9d6=25 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=25 ; 3d8+8=25 ; 3d8+8=20 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=11 ; d3=2 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=8 ; d3=2 ; Tuesday March 27th, 2018 8:04:46 PM Sid’s got a bad feeling about those retreating rapke, and urges a decision. Bartomus votes again for helping the trees.
Micah and Stohp both reply that they oppose those who favor the spread of the red grass. The taur gets ready for an attack, while the cleric moves forward and casts a Biggenning spell on Stock.
Zanderallen echoes their sentiment, and prepares to receive an attack.
Stock gets bigger, and swishes his flail menacingly.
Dorbin observes the sides seem to be even, and suggests concentrating on one enemy.
-- At the group’s response, both elves shout out commands.
The scorpion closes on the tree, as the elf shoots it with his bow. The large plant is looking pretty bad. The elf on the ship casts a spell, causing a pillar of fire to slam down upon the scorpion and its rider.
The guys already fighting continue to do so. - The two cactus guys turn around, move away from the party, and gang up on a beetle behind them.
The two beetles attack. B8 moves in on Stock, and bites him. Stock gets an AoO. Stock takes 25 hp damage.
B6 attacks Bartomus, and bites him. Bartomus gets an AoO. Bartomus takes 20 hp damage.
Appearing from right and left are the pairs of rapke Sid was worried about. Each lets out piercing scream that sends everyone’s mind aflutter, and causes both beetles to stop moving.
Everyone make 2 (two) saves - both are Will save DC 17 or be stunned 1d3 rounds. This is a fear effect for those of you immune to such things. If both saves fail, duration is cumulative. --
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=26 ; d20+7=13 ; d8-1=3 ; d8-1=1 ; Tuesday March 27th, 2018 8:19:41 PM
Sid moves to Y47, "Man, you know when you think of the best retort, but like, a moment too late?" Sid whispers, "Ffloyd let the craft be true and Wardd guide my arrow," pulls and fires at Rap11 twice(Rapid Shot)
ToHit(Rap11)(+9bonus -2(Rapid Shot)=+7): 13 Damage(Just in case): 1
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 d20+13=29 ; d20+13=24 ; Tuesday March 27th, 2018 8:57:50 PM "It appears you were right, Bart," quips Micah when he sees the beetles turn against them.
He then focuses, calling upon his master's power to aid his allies, casting bless.
======== Will Save 29, 24; being within 10 feet of Zanderallen, Micah gained +4 bonus from fear affect from paladin's aura of courage
Bless: 50 rounds; affects allies within 50' of Micah. Gain +1 to attack rolls and +1 to saves versus fear effects. Note that this does not stack with Z's +4 but it does affect all of the Shields.
((... I almost yelled out in class after that...))
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 11/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+5=21 ; 2d8+1=9 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=12 ; Tuesday March 27th, 2018 9:54:39 PM
Bartomus slashed at the beetle that charged and attacked him. While he twisted the blade to strike, he also got trapped in the mawl of the creature. Then there was a piercing scream followed by another one. It shook Bartomus and sent an ice cold flash down his spine. Bartomus froze. His mind reeled and he he couldn't determine what he needed to do.
----- AoO v. B6= 21; damage 9; two will saves both failed even if M's +1 were to be added. stunned 6/6
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) d20+11=23 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2018 4:37:08 AM
Stohp steps in front of Dorbin and tries to grapple the approaching Rapke (23 to grapple). Gatta protect the caster and all that.
Stock (JonM) HP: 35/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 d20+11=20 ; 2d8+8=17 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=13 ; 2d3=4 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2018 9:24:50 AM
Stock barely notices as he gets bigger. His focus is completely on the approaching beetle...and more specifically its sharp pincers. "Here we go everybody...".
His sideways swing with his flail isn't his best and he isn't even sure if it connects when the pincers bite down hard and then the scream slams into his head.
====== AoO: Hit AC20; 17 Damage Stunned for 4 rounds...not good.
Stock (JonM) HP: 35/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 Wednesday March 28th, 2018 9:26:43 AM Makeup post for yesterday...I always forget that I'm not off the hook when Mike can't post...sorry about that.
Sound takes on a weird, warbling distortion. He squints his eyes but the giant beetle in front of him wavers in and out of view. He barely keeps his footing and knows more pain is coming.
Oh Domi.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:37/40 CMD:15] d20+9=15 ; d20+9=26 ; d3=3 ; d20+10=16 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2018 12:22:02 PM
Dorbin watches as the trees attack the beetles and prepares to join in the fray. When the rapkes appear, Dorbin freezes, concentrates...then wets himself.
OOC: Will saves, DC 17: 15+1, 26+1. Duration of stunned: 3!
Stunned, Round 1 of 3.
Wait, going for a hero point re-roll: 16. Dang it!
Bless: Gain +1 to attack rolls and +1 to saves versus fear effects.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+12=29 ; d8+7=14 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2018 1:35:51 PM (Note: Bart you are within 10ft of Zanderallen so his Aura of Courage will give you +4 on those saves. Bumping that 14 to an 18 so you only failed 1 save.)
Zanderallen pauses for just a second as all of a sudden everything seems to happen at once. He hears the scream of the Rapke but pays it little mind as Domi's power roars in his mind drowning out the shriek. He does notice several of his allies seemly freeze at the alien sound. Stock was guarded by Micah, Dorbin was covered by Stohp and Sid, but Bart was about to be froze with two big bugs, that's who needs help. Acting quickly once he sees the course of action Zander charges the beetle, landing what he hopes is a hefty blow. "HANG IN THERE BART!" ------------------------- Immune to Fear, Bless +1 to hit Charge Beetle 6 to square AC43 (+2 to hit, -2 AC header updated) Attack 29 to hit 14 damage
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 Wednesday March 28th, 2018 4:10:15 PM
[OOC: Realized Micah has a move action left. Still Round 2]
Micah moves to cover Stock and engage the beetle.
======= Move to U43
(DM MikeK) - Big Fight - round 3 d20+13=14 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=25 ; 2d6+10=17 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2018 10:04:46 PM Sid’s moves back and lets his arrows fly at Rapke 11, hitting once.
Micah casts Bless on the party.
Bartomus whacks the beetle coming at him, but then is bitten and stunned. Bartomus – please roll 2d3 for number of rounds stunned. It’s not necessarily 6.
Stohp wants to tries to grapple the approaching rapke. However, since A) there are two approaching rapke and she didn’t specify which one, and B) she didn’t roll her two Will saves, she takes no action.
Stock smacks the beetle attacking him, but then is also stunned. So is Dorbin.
Zanderallen charges in to help Bart and slams down on Beetle 6.
-- The tree falls. A column of ice slams down on the scorpion and its rider. Fights continue. Several beetles are dead. -
Both B6 and B8 are stunned from the rapke’s screams, and do not move or attack.
Rapke 10 moves in and bites at Stock, but somehow misses the huge, unmoving dwarf.
Rapke 7 bites Beetle 6
Rapke 11 bites at Stohp. It also misses.
Rapke 8 bites Dorbin. Dorbin takes 17 hp damage, and is poisoned - make a Fort DC13 or lose 1d3 Dex damage.
-- Rapke are AC20 Beetles are AC17 due to being stunned.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=21 ; d20+7=15 ; d8-1=6 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2018 10:11:43 PM
Sid seeing several of his comrades stunned by the yell curses and splits his fire between Rapke 10 and 8, not sure what to do.
To Hit1(Rapke10): 21 Damage: 6 To Hit Rapke08): 15
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 11/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 2d3=4 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2018 10:24:46 PM
He stood there, his mind not able to process why he couldn't move, why others were unable to do so as well.
======= Roll on stun - 4, however, Z noted that my rolls would have benefited from his Aura of Courage, so one of the saving rolls would have succeeded, let me know and I will adjust accordingly.
Stunned - 3/4
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) d20+2=10 ; d20+2=7 ; d3=2 ; d3=3 ; Thursday March 29th, 2018 6:07:23 AM
Stohp once again finds herself afflicted by an incredibly loud sound (Failed both, stunned for 5 rounds). Her vision swimming and her body not responding to her commands all she can do is hope the others can handle the fight without her.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 d20+6=20 ; d8+2=10 ; Thursday March 29th, 2018 12:10:49 PM
[ooc: if move action in second part of Tuesday's post allowed, Micah starts at U43. If not, he starts at x44.]
Micah moves to engage the rapke that is attacking Stock, hoping to divert its attention and is rewarded with a satisfying smack soundly on its neck.
====== Hit Rapke 10 AC20 for 10 points bludgeoning.
If starting at U43, five foot step to T43. If starting at X44, then move to U45 via route W45 to V46 to U45 in hopes it does not have reach.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/40 CMD:15] d20+6=20 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=23 ; Thursday March 29th, 2018 12:15:23 PM
Dorbin tries to open his mouth to yell out in pain, but finds that he simply cannot move. He remains frozen in place.
Emily Jasmine, despite the danger, realizes that Dorbin is in trouble and leaps to attack, slash, and hopefully distract the monster.
OOC: Fort save, DC13: 20 Stunned, Round 2 of 3.
Cat: HP: 13; AC: 17; Atk: +5/+5/+5 Dam: 1/1/1; Cat attacks on the rapke: 23/25/23 all hits for a whopping 3 damage.
Bless: Gain +1 to attack rolls and +1 to saves versus fear effects.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 20 Thursday March 29th, 2018 1:16:27 PM
Zanderallen takes a brief moment to survey the battle field as he realizes Bart is not quite in as much trouble as he originally thought. Looking between the taurs legs he sees someone who is in serious danger. "I'M COMING DORBIN! Get off him, don't you know half-elves don't taste good!" he yells while thinking, 'Sorry Bart, hopefully beetle is tastier than taur', as he passes around Bart and tries to interpose himself between the Rapke and Dorbin. ------------------------ Double move to AA48 making as much noise as possible to attract the attention of Rapke 8.
Stock (JonM) HP: 35/65; AC: 21/14/18; CMB: 8; CMD: 24 Thursday March 29th, 2018 11:29:08 PM
Stock wobbles on his feet, eyes blinking rapidly.
Come on Stock. Snap to.
He begins clenching his fists in rapid succession.
Stock (JonM) HP: 35/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 Thursday March 29th, 2018 11:31:23 PM Finally remembered to update my stat line because of enlarge person.
Bartomus remains stunned. Yes, his aura would have helped. Bart may take action next post.
Micah swings around and whacks Rapke 10.
Stohp is stunned.
Dorbin is stunned. The rapke’s poison continues to course through his system. Dorbin make another Fort save DC13; or take 1d3 Dex damage. Emily Jasmine cowers in his robes. OOC – We’ve been playing the cat as a non-combatant, and therefore immune from attack, all along. She doesn’t get to be one now.
Stock is stunned.
Zanderallen charges Rapke 8 in a highly threatening posture.
-- The scorpion and its rider emerge from the ice storm and attack the staff-wielding elf. Moments later, the scorpion falls. Fights continue. Dead creatures are piling up. -
Both B6 and B8 are still stunned.
Rapke 10 shifts to attack Micah, attacking with two claws and a bite. One claw hits. Micah takes 9 hp damage.
Rapke 7 claws and bites Beetle 6. The beetle collapses.
Rapke 11 claws and bites Stohp. Its teeth clamp down on her hard. Stohp takes 18 hp damage, and is poisoned. Fort save DC13; or take 1d3 Dex damage.
Rapke 8 turns to Zanderallen, clawing and biting the paladin. The attacks are all effective. Both claws and the bite find flesh. Zanderallen takes 34 hp damage. If not immune to poison, also Fort save DC13; or take 1d3 Dex damage.
-- Rapke are AC20 Beetles are AC17 due to being stunned.
Micah winces when he feels the rapke's claw find an opening in his armor. Well, that WAS the plan he thinks, grateful that the reptile is ignoring the defenseless dwarf for now.
He responds with another mace attack, but does not land a solid blow this time.
======== To hit 16. Miss Bless 48 rounds remaining; +1 to hit rolls; +1 to saves versus fear effects
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=13 ; d20+7=18 ; Friday March 30th, 2018 12:54:46 PM
Sid focuses on Rapke8, but as the combatants duck and weave, both arrows disappear into the bamboo.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/40 CMD:15] d20+6=10 ; d3=1 ; Friday March 30th, 2018 12:57:58 PM
Dorbin remains where he is, but feels the poison flow through him. He spots Zander moving out of the corner of his eye and tries to smile, but just can't move yet...
OOC: Fort save, DC 13: 10. Fail. 1 Dex damage.
Stunned, Round 3 of 3.
Bless: Gain +1 to attack rolls and +1 to saves versus fear effects. -1 to Dex from poison.
No worries on the cat. I really didn't know there was a non-combat option for live familiars (I thought a non-combat thing was something like a book), it is just so weak it had been staying out of combat!
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 20 d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=13 ; d8+7=9 ; Friday March 30th, 2018 1:07:55 PM
Zanderallen's joy at getting the Rapke off of Drobin is quite literally cut short as the beast finds every hole in his armor. Wincing in pain at the wounds he is glad the venom doesn't seem to be effecting him yet. Channeling Domi's power to close some of his wounds he swings back at the Rapke, hoping to return the favor. ----------------- 34 damage taken fort save 25 Free action Lay on Hands, 15 healed (5/6) Full round attack on Rapke First attack 23 to hit 9 damage Second attack 8(should be +5) to hit, a miss
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 11/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Friday March 30th, 2018 4:08:10 PM
Bartomus felt a tingle, a tingle that wasn't fear but like the nerves of his legs were actually awake.
He looked about and tried to yell, tried to warn the others that the rapkes were moving in on them. But all he could do was get out something that sounded like a new born infant was channeling a whale. The tingle was moving though and he could fell the muscles in his arms and neck relax.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) Saturday March 31st, 2018 3:07:12 PM
(stunned: 4 rounds left)
Stohp still stands, helpless, forced to watch as the battle goes on around her. It's worse then all of those times she nearly died herself. At least when she was unconscious she wasn't aware. To stand by and do nothing is torture. I have to DO something.
(Can I use a hero point to try to make the save again? I'll almost certainly fail, but hey I never remember to use those things anyway.)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 42/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Sickened) d20+2=9 ; Sunday April 1st, 2018 2:26:03 PM
(I need to make another post and rolled a tiny number so I'm going to go ahead and post as if she used a hero point and failed.)
Stohp makes a truely heroic effort. She would not be stuck here any longer! Every iota of her willpower is bent towards helping her friends! (Hero point to try the save again, 9, fail)
She falls over face-first into the ground, still unable to move.
Stock (JonM) HP: 35/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 Sunday April 1st, 2018 9:16:02 PM
Stock finally manages to turn his head towards his ally and barely croaks out..."Micahhhhhh"
========== Enlarged Round 3 of 60 Stunned Round 2 of 4
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 11/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Sunday April 1st, 2018 11:37:29 PM
He turned his head, or rather tried to turn his head, towards Stock who had managed to get out Micah's name. But all his exertion only moved his chin about two finger-widths in that direction. The tingle was more prevalent, and he could feel himself able to move even more. But, that was not enough to fully move yet.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 20 Monday April 2nd, 2018 1:03:32 PM
Zanderallen keeps his focus on the Rapke in front of him. He keeps looking at Dorbin next to him, hoping to see him shake out of his stupor, and throwing a glance over his shoulder he really hopes Bart shakes it off soon. He could only bodyblock so many rapke.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/40 CMD:15] Monday April 2nd, 2018 4:39:53 PM
Dorbin starts to lift his leg, but can't quite get it to move...
OOC: Bless: Gain +1 to attack rolls and +1 to saves versus fear effects. -1 to Dex from poison.
Micah (John) HP: 43/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 Monday April 2nd, 2018 5:59:34 PM
Glancing around at the Shields current situation, he imagines he hears his father say, One problem at a time, Micah. He mentally responds to his father that issues in the forge are a bit less critical than on the battlefield. Nonetheless, he accepts the wisdom and focuses on keeping Stock safe for now.
Eventually, he reasons, the indomitable dwarf will snap out of it and then the tide of battle will change.
Dorbin struggles against the rapke’s scream and the poison. The rapke’s poison continues to course through his system. Dorbin make another Fort save DC13 (save0/3) or take 1d3 Dex damage.
Zanderallen heals himself a bit from the rapke’s bite, and strikes Rapke 8. He too, continues to fight the effects of the poison. Zanderallen make another Fort save DC13 (save1/2) or take 1d3 Dex damage.
Bartomus remains stunned.
Stohp remains stunned, and poisoned. Stohp – please update your header to reflect damage taken last round, and since you didn’t roll last round, please make two saves vs the poison – each is Fort save DC13 (save1/2) or take 1d3 Dex damage.
Stock remains stunned.
-- A bolt of lightning sizzles down from the sky and slams into Rapke 7. --
Beetle 8 comes to. Leaving the Shields to the rapke, it lumbers back toward the boat, seeking to gang up on a Cactus Guy.
Rapke 10 continues to attack Micah. It is unable to penetrate the cleric's armor.
Rapke 7 scampers away from the lightning bolt, and back into the grass.
Stock (JonM) HP: 35/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 Monday April 2nd, 2018 10:08:23 PM
He flexes his hand. His nose itches. His eyes don't focus right though.
Somewhere, deep inside of him, Stock senses a scream building.
========== Enlarged Round 4 of 60 Stunned Round 3 of 4
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 11/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 12:11:52 AM
He could feel more of his muscles respond to the constant commands he was trying to send them. The lightening bolt from the sky made him want to jump, and part of him tried to jump, but he didn't move much more than twitch.
He tried talking, he felt his tongue move and he said aloud,"We want to be with whoever called down the lightening I think."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 12/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Stunned, 3 dex damage) d20+3=20 ; d20+3=12 ; d3=3 ; Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 5:18:51 AM
(Sorry I haven't been paying enough attention lately while posting.)
(Stunned, 3 rounds left)
Stohp is now stunned, poisoned (saves of 20 and 12), and probably going to get KO'd in one round. Typical really. Then again, the last time she'd been this badly beaten was the zombie fight. She's a bit surprised at that realization; seems that she has been getting better at this whole adventuring thing after all.
Not that that's any help at the moment.
Stock (JonM) HP: 35/65; AC: 19/13/16; CMB: 12; CMD: 25 Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 8:55:25 AM OoC: Just posting again to get back on a morning post routine.
Stock manages to move his head an inch or two. He sees the rapke lash out at Micah. He manages to raise his flail fractionally higher.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/40 CMD:15] d20+6=26 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=29 ; d3+5=7 ; Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 12:05:35 PM
Dorbin suddenly realizes he can move! He steps up between Sid and Stohp, but turns and pulls a small candle out of his robes. He crushes it an points near Bart and a leopard appears. He points at the Rapke and the leopard charges towards the rapke, slashing with its claws.
OOC: Fort save, DC 13 (third one, already failed one): 26, success! Five-foot step to Y48 to avoid AOO. Casting summon monster 3: Leopard to appear at AC47 and charge Rapke #8: 19, 13, 29 = 1 hit, damage: 7
Leopard: AC 15 (AC 13 this turn after charge); HP 25 Atks: +8/+8/+8 Dam: 1d6+5 (grab); 1d3+5/1d3+5 + rake Bless: Gain +1 to attack rolls and +1 to saves versus fear effects. -1 to Dex from poison.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 20 d20+10=18 ; d20+5=11 ; Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 5:06:35 PM
If willpower could free Stohp, she'd be running around free as a lark. Sadly he can only look out of the corner of his eye as he is furiously engaged with the Rapke in front of him. Parrying and blocking with an edge of desperation his counter attacks are weak and poorly aimed. He takes a quick side step to better block off Dorbin and Stohp from his side. ------------------ Full attack on Rapke 8 18, 11 both miss 5ft step to Z49
Micah (John) HP: 43/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 d20+7=25 ; d8+2=8 ; d8+2=8 ; Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 5:55:57 PM
"Nice one!" shouts Micah as the bolt sends the Rapke scurrying.
He keeps his focus on the rapke at hand. He moves to flank the creature should Stock recover and manages to land another solid blow on the beast.
============ 5' step to S44 preparing a flank for when Stock is unstunned. Hit AC 25 for 8 points of damage; (second d8 an error)
Stohp remains stunned, and poisoned. Stohp make another Fort save DC13 (save0/3) or take 1d3 Dex damage.
Dorbin recovers, takes a step, and casts a spell. Summoning takes one round of casting time. Leopard can appear/attack next round. Dorbin make another Fort save DC13 (save1/4) or take 1d3 Dex damage.
Zanderallen moves to get between one of the rapke and Stohp, and attacks, but misses. He too, continues to fight the effects of the poison. Zanderallen make another Fort save DC13 (save1/2) or take 1d3 Dex damage.
Micah strikes Rapke 10.
-- Another Lightning bolt flashes from a cloudless sky, striking Rapke 11. The animal does not retreat, but does take a step back in confusion.
Rapke 7 again emerges from the Grass, and cautiously closes on Bartomus.
Rapke 10 attacks Micah, clawing and biting the cleric. Micah takes 26 hp damage, and is poisoned. Fort DC13 or take1d3 Dex damage.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 11/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Wednesday April 4th, 2018 2:15:13 AM
Bartomus still couldn't move, and he saw movement off to his right. He began to sweat when he realized that the movement had to be one of the rapke. He willed himself to at least move his head, even the slightest. He felt the muscles respond, but it was as if he was underwater. Everything was moving slow, very slow. "Rapke." he managed to yell. === Highlight to display spoiler: { that is my 4th and I believe final stunned round. At a conference but should be able to post on Wed. }
Stock (JonM) HP: 47/77; AC: 17/11/14; CMB: 14; CMD: 27 d20+12=32 ; d20+12=18 ; 2d8+17=23 ; d20+7=12 ; Wednesday April 4th, 2018 1:43:28 PM OoC: I just recounted and I think I am no longer stunned. I was stunned for four rounds so I think that would have been posts last Wednesday, Thursday, over the weekend, and then Tuesday. I was confused because my first stunned round, I actually got of an AoO before being stunned. Mike - If you disagree, you can disregard this post.
Stock comes to with a resounding yell. He slides over to put the rapke squarely between him and Micah, raises his flail and brings it down with a resounding thump.
He continues screaming. ======== Status Effects: Bless, Enlarged (5 of 60), Raging (1 of 17) Free Action: Rage 5 foot step to V44-W45 doesn't quite let me flank but I'll move there anyway 1st Attack: Power Attack Crit Threat, not Confirmed with 18, 23 damage 2nd Attack: Power attack hits AC12
Dorbin’s leopard appears and launches itself at the nearby rapke on the opposite side of Zander, flanking the creature. It leaps into action, bites down on the creature and attempts to hold on while it slashes with its claws. Dorbin look over and sees that one Rapke isn’t advancing, but another is approaching Bart. With Stock yelling, he figures that one is not going to last long, so Dorbin reaches into another pocket and throws a little bit of butter in Bart’s direction.
OOC: Fort Save, DC 13 (fourth save): 7 Failed (second failure). Dex damage: 1 Bite hits AC 28, damage: 9; attempt to grab & grapple (free action, no AOO), CM roll: 15 Claw attacks hit AC 12 & 25, damage: 6 Casting grease (reflex save, DC 16 or fall) on AF,AG,43,44 to get Rap 7.
Leopard: AC 15 (AC 13 this turn after charge); HP 25 Atks: +8/+8/+8 Dam: 1d6+5 (grab); 1d3+5/1d3+5 + rake
Bless: Gain +1 to attack rolls and +1 to saves versus fear effects. -2 to Dex from poison.
Spells Cast: -/grease/-/sum mon iii
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 44/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 20 d20+11=19 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+5=8 ; d8+7=15 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday April 4th, 2018 5:18:42 PM
(Sorry missed the poison save yesterday so I rolled two today.)
Taking a sharp breath of the rapke's teeth find flesh Zanderallen takes a moment to steady himself and heal himself before launching his counter attack. His first strike barely finds an opening in the leopard distracted defense of the rapke. ------------------------------ Swift Action Lay of Hands Heals 12 (4/6) Full Round Attack with +2 from leopard flank 21(forget flank in roll) hits for 15 damage 10 misses
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 44/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 20 Wednesday April 4th, 2018 5:19:39 PM
First two rolls of 19 and 25 are succesful fort saves vs poison.
Micah (John) HP: 23/52 AC: 24/13/24 CMD:17 d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=22 ; Wednesday April 4th, 2018 5:29:08 PM
[OOC: I'm not sure the map is updated. Micah should have been in a flank with Stock. If so, the critical might have confirmed.]
Micah cries out wordlessly as the rapke strikes home. Then, when he realizes Stock is recovering, his grimace twists into a pain distorted grin. He then calls upon Domi for healing, but his concentration is too strained by the pain to release much power.
Selectively Channel Energy for 6 [Woldian minimum!] 6 uses remaining. Unfortunately, only Stock is also in range.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 12/45hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +9 (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm (Stunned, 3 dex damage) d20+3=15 ; Wednesday April 4th, 2018 6:51:14 PM
(Stunned characters can't provide a flanking bonus I believe, so you'd get it this turn but not last turn)
Stohp's body spasms involuntarily as it fights the poison (Save of 15, success). She's excited for a moment, thinking that means that she's free, but nope. Still stuck (2 rounds left)
(DM MikeK) - Big Fight - round 7 d20+10=18 ; 3d6=13 ; d20+10=30 ; Wednesday April 4th, 2018 9:06:37 PM Sid fires an arrow into Rapke 8.
Stock regains his muscle control, takes a step to get in flanking position with Micah, and splatters Rapke 10’s brains all over the place. OOC – I missed Micah’s step last round, which gives Stock a crit, which would be plenty.
Bartomus remains stunned, but feels his muscles starting to respond.
Stohp remains stunned, and poisoned. Stohp make another Fort save DC13 (save1/4) or take 1d3 Dex damage.
A leopard appears behind Rapke 8, and attacks. It bites and claws the animal, but is unable to grab it (CMD 30).
Dorbin casts a Grease spell under Rapke 7. The animal manages to stay upright. Dorbin make yet another Fort save DC13 (save0/5) or take 1d3 Dex damage.
Zanderallen overcomes the poison (two consecutive saves – no more saves required), heals himself, and slashes into Rapke 8.
Micah fights off the poison, and provides Stock some healing. Micahmake another Fort save DC13 (save1/2) or take 1d3 Dex damage.
-- Again, a lightning bolt strikes Rapke 11.
-- Rapke 8 is pretty shredded, and with a high pitched chirp, retreats into the grass.
Rapke 7 also retreats.
Rapke 11 shifts its gaze from the unmoving Stohp to the very much moving Stock, and comes to a decision. With a last regretful glance at the taur, it too retreats into the grass.
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The battle around the boat continues. Five beetles remain, taking on seven cactus people and the staff wielding elf. The elf has been casting spells in your direction, it seems.
And your Map. Black square is grease spell. Large blue circle is a column of snow and ice.
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