DM Tanner Sunday November 18th, 2018 11:49:39 PM
FRIDAY POST
With translation, the halfling reveals that it will take about half a day to reach his encampment. He further suggests that his people may be willing to trade the captives for him... Provided they are offered replacement meat to make up the difference.
What gear or supplies would you request from the quartermaster? How are you going to secure your prisoner for travel? When will you leave?
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Monday November 19th, 2018 3:16:56 AM
"What did the halfling say?"
'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Monday November 19th, 2018 11:22:16 AM
'Lil bristles. Replacement meat? She very much wants to tell this little savage that his people will return the captives, or her and her new friends will burn their encampment to the ground.
She wants to, but realizes going along is the best may to make sure the captives are returned safely. She swallows her pride and rage.
She finds Signi. "We need meat to trade for your men." Her stern face betrays just how unhappy she is that such a thing had to be said.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Monday November 19th, 2018 6:29:53 PM
"Do we have any meat supplies we can use? Or perhaps hunt on the way?
He pauses.
"I know it seems farfetched and this may be the wrong crowd as it would appear I'm being naive, but could we not open trade relations with this group? If we help supply them with meat from acceptable sources we may be able to wean them off their need for sentient flesh, and then they could be a useful ally."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday November 19th, 2018 6:40:48 PM
We will need rope possibly binding for the halfling and some sort of muzzle. Now the more difficult request...because we need to be practical about this...we need to trade three dead halflings as replacement meat.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Monday November 19th, 2018 8:00:09 PM
Caelwyn is not about to agree to this exchange without some discussion. He makes sure the halfling can't hear what he says before speaking to his comrades.
"I think this may be a mistake, my friends. These people have essentially declared war upon us, seeking not only to kill but to consume us - an abomination to the gods. We tried to establish an understanding with them, and it resulted in bloodshed. I fear that if we attempt to strike a deal with them it will simply make us look weak. We need to strike a swift and decisive blow, to demonstrate that if they mess with us they will end up dead. It's that simple. Then with any luck the survivors will depart for other places and trouble us no more."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday November 19th, 2018 8:30:39 PM
The paladin makes a solid point.
DM Tanner Monday November 19th, 2018 11:12:44 PM
Signi scratches her cheek in thought, then shrugs. "We have salted pork in large quantities in the ship's hold. I, uh, I'm not certain how much meat is on a dwarf. A hundred pounds each should be plenty."
She looks at the quartermaster, who nods in response. "Aye, lass. Er, Captain Signi. We can spare that much to save our brothers."
They both look aghast at the suggestion by Bigby. "I suppose that would work." The quartermaster swallows hard. "If you butchered those halflings, probably two of them would make one dwarf."
He indicates that there is plenty of rope. Miles of it, in fact, on the ship.
There appears to be some diversity of thought within the party regarding how to proceed. Parlay with them? Offer them meat, of the salted pork or halfling variety? Attack them to establish dominance?
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Tuesday November 20th, 2018 4:28:29 AM
Haemir watches the exchanges silently occasionally chewing on his lip and exchanging glimpses with the blue Macaw on his shoulder. After a while he speaks up. "Has no one asked the halfling if they will eat their own dead yet?" He realises it is an awkward question but lacks the language skills to ask himself. After a while he also asks: "If hunting was practical wouldn't they do it? Perhaps we should ask that how they eat when they can't get .. well um.. you know... people" he shrugs still slightly uncomfortable with the whole concept.
He looks away and hides his feelings at Caelwyn's comment and remains silent for a while chewing on his thoughts before speaking: "Caelwyn, whilst I do see your reason from that of a military viewpoint, if we just slaughter everything that sees life differently to us - doesn't that make us no better than them? Should we not at least try to re-educate them? After all perhaps that is the only life they have known..."
'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Tuesday November 20th, 2018 10:50:49 AM
'Lil puts her hand on Caelwyn's shoulder. "Them dwarves have family. They came to work, not fight. Gettin' them back is more important than making a point. We get our men back, THEN show them we're not to be trifled with."
The question of whether or not they'd eat their own isn't one she can really answer.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Tuesday November 20th, 2018 12:41:55 PM
Bigby will translate for Haemir and ask those questions. As for what to do he shrugs his shoulders and will go with whatever the group chooses. Say something about Bigby...say he's not one with charisma.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Tuesday November 20th, 2018 12:51:57 PM
Sol looks unperturbed,
“I just feel we are the first people trying to settle here properly and if we get a reputation as the kind of people who kill first and ask questions later it may not be possible to get other allies. If hunting is not a viable option, then the people these hailing’s prey on, what do they eat? Are they all vegetarians? It would require a huge amount of farming to sustain a population of the size required to support even a small settlement of these hailings.”
He pauses for a moment.
“We must remember that WE are the invaders here, coming to steal their land effectively. If a group of people turned up on your shores and said ‘This is ours now’ I suspect you would feel a bit put out. Having said that, if it comes to a fight, and they insist on being out enemies, I have no problem fighting them, though I must say trying to wipe them out turns my stomach. Genocide is never a word I have felt comfortable with.”
'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Tuesday November 20th, 2018 7:29:12 PM
'Lil nods in agreement with Sol.
"I think we should properly clean and prepare their dead, then return them. Show them how we honor our dead. Them halflings probably aren't evil...just savage. I don't feel right just kill'in'em when we should be teachin'em a better way."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Tuesday November 20th, 2018 10:24:19 PM
Haemir breathes a sigh of relief and nods in agreement.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Tuesday November 20th, 2018 11:17:57 PM
Bigby shrugs shoulders in agreement and saying I'm down with whatever decision.
DM Tanner Tuesday November 20th, 2018 11:53:29 PM
Captain Signi looks doubtful. "How would you transport some," she retrieves a small stone from her pocket with hatch-marks, "Thirty-odd dead halflings? Also, do you really think that the other peoples of this land would look down on us for killing a tribe of cannibals? Perhaps we are their saviors."
Translating your questions for the halfling captive reveals that his people vastly prefer to consume the meat of their enemies, but that their own dead will do in a pinch. He describes how his people honor and bury the personal effects of their dead, but that a body is meat regardless of its source. He appears to show no hesitation or distaste in describing their practice of hunting sentient beings for food, and states that the flesh of intelligent creatures is thought to bring vitality and fertility while the flesh of beasts only provides sustenance.
'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Wednesday November 21st, 2018 11:47:39 AM
'Lil sighs. She's exasperated at this little savage. "Well, guess that idea's a no-go then, ain't it. Still, means we can give'em back their own corpses instead of our salted meat, eh? Let's get our men back, then figure out a final solution to this little issue..."
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Wednesday November 21st, 2018 1:43:58 PM
Sol nods.
"Indeed, if we can save our own meat and return their dead ones showing respect we may be able to salvage a diplomatic ending out of this. However, if not, we should find someway for moving them on without slaughtering them all."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Wednesday November 21st, 2018 2:19:00 PM
Let’s tie this little bugger up and get to tracking. Can we get a horse donkey and or cart to haul the halflings? If no cart perhaps we can drag the bodies on a makeshift device. I have any haul spell but that will only work for a couple of hours.
Ooc: dragging can be done at 5x weight.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+2=21 ; Wednesday November 21st, 2018 6:55:40 PM
Caelwyn remains unconvinced, but agrees to go along with the plan. "Very well, let's use the dead halflings to retrieve the dwarves alive. I agree that must be our first priority."
He bristles a bit at Sol's comment. "Who said anything about genocide? I speak based simply upon the rules of war. We tried diplomacy, and yet they attacked us, unprovoked, and have carried off some of our men. If we arrive and find nothing but a pile of bones instead of three dwarves, how will you feel then? Sure, it would be ideal to get along with them, but we tried that and it failed. I for one would rather be sure that none of us will become dinner anytime soon. No, I am not advocating for the extermination of this tribe, but a calculated strike to send a clear message - you tried to kill us, and this is how it ended up. Try again and it will be worse."
Caelwyn inquires of the halfling through a translator, if possible, how his people view those who rely on peaceful negotiations. He wants to try to understand how they think. (Perception? 21)
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Wednesday November 21st, 2018 8:56:39 PM
"Thats an equally valid point Caelwyn, perhaps the truth lays somewhere between all of our ideas." Haemir studies the grass as the group prepares themselves grimly loading his xbow.
'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Saturday November 24th, 2018 11:16:40 PM
"Hey dude, I'm all for some appropriate violence, but we get our dudes back first, ya dig?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Sunday November 25th, 2018 4:05:39 AM
"I can dig it." Bigby looks at claws...built in digging tools.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Sunday November 25th, 2018 4:57:34 AM
Haemir further secures the prisoner. Hands behind his back and wrapped up like a weaving loom with a lead for someone to hold, he steps back and checks his work.
"Who wants to be in charge of this little monster?"
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Sunday November 25th, 2018 7:07:37 PM
Sol looks at Caelwyn apologetically. "I apologise if I seemed rude my friend, I did not mean to. I just imagined they would not back down and leave, after all they are defending their home, and by extension if fighting is our go to response we may be forced to take... extreme actions." Sol shakes his head with a rueful smile. "I would not be a good choice. I am not physically capable of stopping him should hd try to escape."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Sunday November 25th, 2018 9:32:45 PM
Bigby puffs out his chest and says he will watch the halfling. I speak the language anyhow.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Monday November 26th, 2018 8:58:23 PM
"Not to worry, Sol, just a misunderstanding. I certainly agree that we need to get our men back." Caelwyn looks toward Bigby. "Can you track and watch the halfling, Bigby? I am happy to help keep an eye on him, unless someone else wants to be our tracker?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday November 26th, 2018 10:42:35 PM
Sounds like a deal Caelwyn.
DM Tanner Monday November 26th, 2018 11:56:45 PM
The quartermaster is happy to provide you with a pony and cart, with a stern admonishment to protect the pony and the cart. In that order. "Only the ancestors know if this bizarre land even has ponies! He may be the only one!"
The pony's name is Bill.
Captain Signi is happy to round up a posse to load as many halfling corpses as will fit -- and how many will fit without toppling over the sides is twenty without leaving some of the food and water you requested. Unless you make a snack of the halflings...
You tie the captive's hands and arms behind his back, then tie a loop around his neck and attach the end to the buckboard of the cart.
Captain Signi wishes you success on your journey. The route the captive leads you on is a bit circuitous, but that is to be expected given the nature of hunting parties and keeping to paths that the cart can navigate. After an hour or so, he stops dead in his tracks. He cocks his head to one side as thought listening. After a moment, he turns and whispers fiercely,
HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"I hear a baccke! Maybe a hundred feet away. Get down and be quiet."}
He starts to kneel down, then lies on his belly in the grass.
Knowledge (nature) 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {A baccke is an animal native to the Sargrass Plain. This animal looks like an insane cross between a frog and a bulldog. It is about the size of a large horse. It has a huge mouth full of razor-sharp teeth and always seems to be grinning.}
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+7=11 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+1=7 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2018 8:38:31 AM
Haemir stops ... (fails knowledge, hunting & perception rolls) and picks his nose. "Something just flew up my nose... honest" he says.
'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Tuesday November 27th, 2018 10:18:38 AM
'Lil can't make that check, but she's not one for hiding. She pulls Ramona off her back and looks around. "Why's that little savage on his belly all the sudden?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+6=15 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2018 10:34:05 AM
knowledge nature 15. Bigby explains that a A baccke is an animal native to the Sargrass Plain. This animal looks like an insane cross between a frog and a bulldog. It is about the size of a large horse. It has a huge mouth full of razor-sharp teeth and always seems to be grinning.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Tuesday November 27th, 2018 3:44:10 PM
Sol, upon noticing the halfling get on his belly immediately crouches down.
He then whispers upon hearing about the baccke.
"What is our plan? Shall we try to sneak round or take it head on?"
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Tuesday November 27th, 2018 5:38:36 PM
"Make sense man... what's going on!?" he says crouching
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+2=5 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2018 10:09:35 PM
Caelwyn follows their guide's lead, crouching down immediately. He sees and hears nothing yet, but listens to Bigby's explanation. "Is there a way to get around this monster? We don't want to risk the mission by getting mixed up with something like this."
DM Tanner Tuesday November 27th, 2018 11:58:40 PM
The halfling looks wary, but then gets a nasty look on his face. He crawls underneath the wagon until he is in the middle... And starts screaming bloody murder.
You hear a powerful snort from about 100 feet away, toward the northeast. Tall grass blocks your view. You hear slow, heavy footsteps approaching.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Wednesday November 28th, 2018 10:44:58 AM
"That little monster just drew the thing here ... he gives a murderous look at the halfling before finding cover and preparing his xbow. Fand takes to the air...
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Wednesday November 28th, 2018 12:24:11 PM
Bigby will grab the halflings leg and tie it to the cart. "there now you can not run away," he says in halfling.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20=6 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2018 1:35:08 PM
Sol will curse softly under his breath, before attempting to hide (I'm assuming our supplies are on the wagon so we're not weighed down)
((OoC: 8 on Stealth))
He will then cast Summon Monster I and summon a Celestial Eagle on tje next round.
'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20=11 ; 2d6+2=12 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2018 2:04:43 PM
"Good!" shouts 'Lil with a grin. "Would'a taken too long to wait for it to pass. This way we kill the thing, show this little savage...again...that we can kick its butt, and move on."
'Lil leaps up onto the wagon for a better vantage point. "OVER HERE, YOU BIG DUMB GRASS MONSTER!"
She readies Ramona, ready to pound it into this monster when it's close enough.
Hit AC 11 for 12 damage.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Wednesday November 28th, 2018 7:29:05 PM
Caelwyn smiles grimly. "Still ready to make a deal with these people?" he asks no one in particular.
He takes up a position by the wagon; shield held high, he makes ready to throw his spear as soon as the creature comes into view and then draw his sword to attack it at close range.
DM Tanner d20+1=7 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2018 11:59:07 PM
The party prepares for battle! The sound of footsteps is now about 50 feet away. Your line of sight is only 30 feet, but you can see the tops of grass stalks being brushed aside by a large shape advancing to you.
The halfling captive tries to kick at Bigby, but misses. He was already tethered at the neck and now is tied at the leg as well.
Bill the pony begins to panic! He rears on his hind legs and appears ready to bolt.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+7=9 ; Thursday November 29th, 2018 3:34:08 AM
Haemir's eyes widen as he sees the pony start to panic and he lowers his xbow and steps back from the cart which he had been trying to place between himself and the monster. "Bigby can you calm Bill"?
As Caelwyn raises his point he frowns but doesn't reply as for a second he catches himself imagining a scene where the pony starts to run and Bigby casts entangle ... everyone is caught in it including Bill and the monster and he finds himself weighing up how they could work with that before snapping out of his thoughts and trying to assist Bigby (assuming he tries to calm Bill) (Handle animal (assist):9)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+8=14 ; Thursday November 29th, 2018 11:03:21 AM
(handle animal 14; ooc could use an assist to bump this to 15). "Woah there pony. While it would be fun to watch you drag this savage bellow, we need you here with us. Calm pony. We will take care of you. Feel courage. Feel relaxed. Steady." Bigby attempts to soothe the pony by putting his hands on the pony and petting him.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Thursday November 29th, 2018 12:02:39 PM
'Lil don't know nothin' bout calming horses. She stands on the wagon, her back to a pile of dead halfling savages, both hands on Ramona's handle, rhythmically pounding the butt of it into the wooden floor, shouting encouragements at the approaching monster.
It's the happiest she's ever been.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Thursday November 29th, 2018 4:54:11 PM
Sol shakes his head and even manages a weak smile at Caelwyn's comment.
He simply sends his Celestial eagle up to scout to ensure this creature is alone to begin with, while Sol himself tries to stay out of everyone elses way during the fight itself.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Thursday November 29th, 2018 8:12:49 PM
Caelwyn watches the grass swaying as the monster approaches. "Domi" he whispers, "guide my blade today, and protect us from harm."
On a sudden inspiration, he calls out to his companions, "Quickly, move away from the cart! We must spread out and surround it as soon as it approaches - we need to attack it from all angles at once!" He immediately moves to the right of the cart just into the surrounding grasses, to attempt to flank the creature once it appears.
DM Tanner Thursday November 29th, 2018 11:55:12 PM
The foot steps continue to approach. Bigby successfully calms Bill, just enough to keep him from bolting. He still whickers nervously. The pony, not Bigby.
The grasses part! -- revealing a creature that indeed resembles a frog and a bulldog. It's shoulder reaches the buggyboard of the cart in height, and numerous dagger-like teeth fill a very wide mouth. It looks at you and is quite surprised. For an instant, you realize this creature has likely never seen a horse, or a cart, or several of your races. It is more curious than hostile.
It stands and sniffs. It actually looks away from you, and sniffs intently towards the pile of halfling carcasses. A glob of drool drips from one corner of its mouth.
ooc: The baccke is 30 feet away and the initiative is yours. What will you do?
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Friday November 30th, 2018 6:29:39 AM
Haemir spots the pause and asks "Shall we throw it a halfling"
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20=1 ; Friday November 30th, 2018 10:21:56 AM
It's a quandry...
The beast was innocent and hungry. They had dead bodies. It wasn't even attacking them, it was just drawn to the smell.
If they give it bodies, they'll have to fight the halfling savages. If they don't, they'll have to at least injure the beast to scare it off. After this halfling's attempt to get them killed, AGAIN, she's pretty willing to let the monster have the bodies and go kill some halflings.
...but their guide won't take them if they're not carrying meat for his tribe, and there's no way they're tracking the tribe down in time to save their men without this one.
Sooo...they're gonna have to scare off this beast.
"No, we need them. She hops off the wagon and starts moving towards the monster, banging Ramona against her armor and making lots of noise. If the monster approaches, she attacks.
It's an ugly attack, though. (nat 1)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+4=10 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=5 ; d4+2=3 ; Friday November 30th, 2018 2:28:09 PM
Wolfgang and Bigby will ready a charge (should the monster attack, and if it attacks, then I'll roll to have ready wolfgang 10, bigby claws 13, 5. if the 13 hits for some miraculous reason 3 damage). Otherwise if it doesn't attack just ready the charge. ooc: hope it doesn't attack because those are not great rolls lol.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+5=19 ; d20=2 ; d20=3 ; Friday November 30th, 2018 5:13:02 PM
Sol attempts to figure out if he knows anything about how to deal with animals ((Knowledge (Nature) Check - 10, max untrained))
Realising they may be able to draw it off or scare it he starts trying to make loud noises and has the Celestial Eagle harass the creature without trying to hurt it. ((Eagle to use Aid Another to Intimidate, eagle gets 2, Sol gets 3 to intimidate))
Sol’s unimposing features and slight frame do not do much to dissuade the creature, while his voice is loud enough the creature seems to ignore him.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Friday November 30th, 2018 8:35:11 PM
"There's twenty of them we can spare one..." Haemir grabs a halfling and throws it off to the side.... "Its just curious and hungry..."
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Saturday December 1st, 2018 6:29:40 PM
Caelwyn holds his attack as the creature stares at them: "While we can spare a couple of the bodies and still have more than enough, this beast is a carnivore. If it thinks we will simply give it food, it may track us looking for more. A more combative approach may be needed if it attacks..."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Sunday December 2nd, 2018 1:28:59 PM
"I fully agree Caelwyn, Bigby are you able to converse with this beast"
DM Tanner Sunday December 2nd, 2018 10:23:53 PM
FRIDAY POST
Haemir throws a corpse to the side. While the baccke is initially wary of 'Lil and her cacophony, it side-steps until it comes within a few feet of the body. In a blur it snatches the halfling and bolts back into the high grass. Based on size ratios, you would guess the baccke could consume the corpse in the same amount of time a dog could eat a rabbit. Probably 20-30 minutes.
Bill whickers again, but appears relieved the baccke is gone.
The halfling cannibal under the cart is incensed. He hollers like a cat getting a bath.
HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"What? WHAAAT!? How dare you!? You let a beast eat one of my tribe! You dishonor his flesh and his spirit! I hope you like ghosts, you filthy giants. You are going to get haunted SO HARD."}
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Monday December 3rd, 2018 3:05:55 AM
Sol looks at the halfing with a dour, angry expression. This would be the first time you would have seen him without a smile or at least a friendly, jovial look.
"You are costing your own people their meat! Do you value your own life so highly above that of your entire tribe!?!" He says, nearly yelling.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Monday December 3rd, 2018 9:21:54 AM
"I guess the cannibal thinks it's the only thing allowed to eat the dead"? He studies the creature for a moment. "Ask him if next time he would prefer we chop off one of his arms and feed it that...?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday December 3rd, 2018 10:14:51 AM
Bigby tell the halfling that "next time they will feed it him if he keeps it up." He adds, "We can track and don't exactly need you." He points to wolfgang and himself.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Monday December 3rd, 2018 1:17:06 PM
'Lil tried really hard in life to listen to people and understand their ways, but this little savage was testing her patience.
"The next body fed to one'a those things is gonna be his, swear to Domi..." She waits to see if the halfling continues leading them to his tribe?
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+8=12 ; Monday December 3rd, 2018 8:00:53 PM
Caelwyn steps up to the halfling and slowly extends his sword toward the cannibal's throat, until the tip is nearly pressing into his skin and he is forced back onto the ground. He holds it there and stares into the halfling's eyes to emphasize Bigby's point. (Intimidate 12) He'll remove the sword once he is sure the halfling gets the message.
"This cannot happen again, especially when we get close to their camp...do we really need him? I fear he will give us away as we approach...we don't even know how many of them there are, we could be attacked by the entire tribe."
DM Tanner Monday December 3rd, 2018 11:47:01 PM
The halfling is suitably terrified. He grovels on the ground, rubbing his face in the dirt as pleads semi-coherently for his life.
HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"I promise! I promise, no more tricks. No more. I will be good. I will lead you to them. Please don't kill me."}
He appears ready to fully cooperate. In the distance, you hear slurping and crunching noises.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+3=9 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2018 11:14:35 AM
sense motive 9. "Hard to tell, but he says he promises to give no more tricks."
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Tuesday December 4th, 2018 12:08:43 PM
'Lil don't know much 'bout critters, but she's pretty sure this beast will be able to track their smell. "Look, ya bought us time by feeding it one-a them halfling bodies, but we gotta get moving. If the little savage says he's cooperating, let's go."
She mumbles under her breath, "shoulda just let me kill the thing, though. It'll probably be back."
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Tuesday December 4th, 2018 12:47:46 PM
Sol sighs deeply, glad the danger has temporarily passed, and that theu can continue.
As they continue following the feraling (a name he just decided on and writes in his journal) he whistles tunelessly before going over to see Caelwyn.
"Have you ever seen a place like this before?" Sol's wonderment is evident.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=19 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2018 9:01:52 PM
Caelwyn will keep his eyes and ears constantly on the lookout for enemies of any kind - he does not believe for an instant that they are free of the monster. (Perception 19)
He smiles at Sol as he approaches. "I have not, my friend, in all honesty. I have done my share of travelling, but I have never been to a place quite like this. It's both beautiful and utterly intimidating. It reminds me of the sea, to be honest - vast, all consuming, somewhere that we are completely out of our element..."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Tuesday December 4th, 2018 9:03:59 PM
The Elf stares towards the noise in the distance... "I have no doubt it will be back Lil..." he says in earnest before starting to move. "We need a plan. We either feed it a couple more times and hope that keeps it away or... Bigby... can you commune with it? Teach it? I don't know, aren't Druids supposed to be good with animals? It's that or this time we drive it off"
Fand takes to the air and attempts to scout
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Tuesday December 4th, 2018 11:42:27 PM
"Sometimes more experienced druids can more easily speak with animals, and I could perhaps if we had a day for me to meditate upon the correct spell. Druids am I right?" Bigby shakes his head.
DM Tanner Tuesday December 4th, 2018 11:58:26 PM
The halfling captive is thoroughly cowed, and leads your party through the towering grass without any further shenanigans.
After about 4 hours, he gestures to the sky. Through the canopy of blades you see the smoke from several campfires and one large bonfire. They are perhaps a mile away.
How do you approach?
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=5 ; d20+2=18 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2018 9:18:45 AM
Haemir gestures to the halfling to be quiet (Intimidate:5), meanwhile Fand takes to flying even higher to get an idea of the camp layout and numbers before turning back and landing on Haemir's shoulder and relaying what she saw. (Perception:18)
"Ask the halfling what the best approach to talking with them is... without having to kill any of them"
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Wednesday December 5th, 2018 10:43:50 AM
'Lil pulls Caelwyn aside. "So, if the dwarves are already dead, we're gonna start busting heads, right? I didn't wanna start a fight till we secured our dudes, but if they're chow..." She nods her head backwards towards Ramona...
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Wednesday December 5th, 2018 1:52:36 PM
Bigby will translate and attempt to interrogate more about the camp. How many are in the camp and who is the chief.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Wednesday December 5th, 2018 7:22:43 PM
Sol speaks looks at 'Lil.
"We do not know that the dwarves are already dead. If they are, then we will have to explore alternative options. I do hope we are in time to save them... I would hate to think this is a wasted journey."
DM Tanner Wednesday December 5th, 2018 11:50:22 PM
Fand has the gift of speech, but limited intellect. "Big circle. Tents. Many tents. One big tent. Many fires."
Your captive indicates that shouting loudly to announce your presence would probably work the best, but he cannot guarantee that you would be welcomed. He is quite frankly in stating that they may accept your trade, then kill and eat you and the dwarves anyway. Or not! It just depends on their mood that day.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Thursday December 6th, 2018 10:12:42 AM
'Lil can yell, but she can't speak halfling. Best to let someone else do the talkin'.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Thursday December 6th, 2018 11:24:43 AM
I'll yell howl and translate for someone. "Just tell me what you want me to say. I suppose if this halfling has nothing more to tell us we can gag him and toss him in the back with the rest?"
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Thursday December 6th, 2018 5:30:35 PM
Sol thinks for a moment.
"Perhaps some subterfuge would work here... maybe we can appear to be a bigger and more dangerous force than we are?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Thursday December 6th, 2018 6:44:31 PM
Bigby cocks his head and sizes himself and asks, "bigger???"
DM Tanner Friday December 7th, 2018 1:07:45 AM
THURSDAY POST (my apologies, family/work stuff)
ooc: Rich has patiently reminded me that his bird is a bloodwitch spirit animal, not a wizard's familiar. Please allow me to translate the previous description from Int 6 to Int 8.
"Their camp is pretty big. Tents and fires in two rings -- big and small. In the very middle is the biggest tent. Next to the biggest tent is a cage made of wood. The dwarves and a few others are inside. They're alive, but look pretty sick and weak."
The party continues to discuss strategy.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Friday December 7th, 2018 7:40:41 PM
"Whats the plan then?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Friday December 7th, 2018 10:44:43 PM
"We make big noises and big demands...I mean we trade??"
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Saturday December 8th, 2018 7:31:55 PM
"We ain't just got food for them, we gots a prisoner that sold'em out..."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Saturday December 8th, 2018 10:46:50 PM
we can spell out a sign in halfling traitor and put it around his neck. that might get their attention.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Sunday December 9th, 2018 7:17:27 PM
"Yes Bigby, a bigger noise or appear to be a bigger force. Though sending in the halfling with a sign to announce our presence may be a better idea and perhaps safer..."
Sol smiles and starts drawing a very simplistic map with a stick in the dirt so that the group can plan their attack.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Sunday December 9th, 2018 8:54:43 PM
ooc: Please forgive my absences, both sickness and family stuff here too (including a night in the emergency room...)
Caelwyn thinks carefully about the information that Fand has brought them. "We are terribly outnumbered...and they have the advantage of knowing the terrain. If they decide to simply kill us, they probably can. I agree, we must either intimidate them into accepting our terms, hope we can deal with them peacefully, or try to sneak the dwarves out..."
DM Tanner Sunday December 9th, 2018 11:51:11 PM
FRIDAY POST
The party continues to discuss strategy. Please take your time. This could be quite lethal without planning.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday December 10th, 2018 12:39:17 AM
Bigby will check with the halfling on how superstitious the tribe is. ooc: for some reason I picutre Andre the Giant in black robe on fire claiming he is the dread pirate robert from princess bride.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Monday December 10th, 2018 8:13:02 AM
OOC: Hope you get better soon Casey!
Sol nods.
"I am afraid I do not have many spells that would be useful at this time... it is rather frustrating... especially since I am not terribly intimidating."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=10 ; Monday December 10th, 2018 9:58:16 AM
"Ok, it's good that we are coming up with ideas and I'm not saying I disagree with any of them..." the elf says holding up a hand as if to placate someone before continuing "shall we think it through and see where it takes us?"
Taking his back pack off he stretches before crouching down and placing it on the ground. "I can make sounds that will give the impression there are a few more of us, not a whole bunch mind you. But even if we somehow manage to convince them that all of our camp has turned up - they were prepared to attack that many last night". As he continues to speak he takes out a small folding travel stall made from oak and sailcloth, unfolds it and sits down. Then placing his xbow on his lap he reaches in to a pocket and retrieves a handful of seeds, seeing this the blue Macaw hops down his arm and starts pecking at them from his hand. "Admittedly they attacked at night and will have lost some numbers and that alone may make them reconsider things, we just don't know". Popping a seed in his own mouth he chews for a second before continuing, "and as I think Caelwyn said earlier, they may even see us not attacking as a sign of weakness". Then as if if in afterthought he flicks a finger vaguely in the direction of the prisoner, "If this guy is to be believed, it strikes me they are too chaotic to predict".
Fand spits a seed shell from her mouth speaks up. "I might be able to deliver a note to the dwarves if it helps"
Lost in though Haemir doesn't reply. As if suddenly noticing something he turns his back pack over with his foot and frowns at it before snapping back. "I did think about Fand baiting that creature in from the other side, as a distraction. I think she's probably fast enough, but it's too risky for her. However, if it turns up again we may not have a choice."
Fand shakes herself down, gives Haemir's an incredulous look and says: "I'll make sure nothing creeps up on us" before picking up another seed and taking to the air and circling low enough not to be seen from the camp (Perception:10).
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Monday December 10th, 2018 9:59:56 AM
'Lil scratches her head. "I ain't comin' up with any bright ideas. Ask the savage if his tribe would honor a parley."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday December 10th, 2018 10:36:36 AM
"I could cast an obscuring mist but we'd have to wait for the next day to do that. or perhaps a faery fire on the chief and someone good with deception to let them know we cast a curse on the chief and won't remove it till they agree. Only problem is it would only last for one minute and again would have to wait till tomorrow. Druids...right?"
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Monday December 10th, 2018 7:55:18 PM
"I can sort the mist but they may know what it is...
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Monday December 10th, 2018 8:40:23 PM
"Bigby, you may be on to something...perhaps our best option is to snatch the chief and hold him for ransom, then perhaps we can force them to bring the dwarves back to our camp and do a prisoner exchange?"
DM Tanner Monday December 10th, 2018 11:51:01 PM
Bigby questions the halfling whether his tribe is superstitious.
The halfling is somewhat confused. "Compared to who? We believe in spirits of the land and the ancestors. Our people have shamans who speak with the spirits."
The party continues to discuss strategy.
WISDOM DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {During the heat of the day in an arid climate, they might be hidden, sleeping in their tents. Their active period may be at night.}
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+2=18 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2018 4:43:03 AM
Sol thinks.
"If we launch our attack, so to speak, during the day at the hottest part they will probably be sleeping, we may be able to sow more confusion and get more of an edge."
He looks to Caelwyn.
"I am not sure if capturing the chief will make any difference. It depends how much they respect their chief and if their society would actual want to save the chief or let them die and choose another."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=2 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2018 8:14:36 AM
"Rather than pretend to curse their leader .. I could just curse him. Make him pox ridden and sick, but it only lasts for a minute. Bigby ask him about the chieftain plan. How would they react"?
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Tuesday December 11th, 2018 9:53:35 AM
"Good idea Haemir. So maybe we sneak in during day and see how that goes. Plan b curse the chief. On another note be careful what you say to the halflings...they appear to be suffering from political correctness. but they do have shamans and speak with spirits. Will ask the halfling how they would respond if the chief was cursed"
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Tuesday December 11th, 2018 1:24:20 PM
'Lil's gettin' impatient, but realizes that the whole village swarming'll probably get everyone killed, so she cools her jets.
"Seriously, ask the little guy how we can approach just to talk. We offer a trade. If they say no, we curse their leader, but it all starts by making sure we walk in there and aren't immediately killed."
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=19 ; d20=11 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2018 8:57:41 PM
Caelwyn is concerned. This tribe has proven that they are perfectly willing to slaughter other sentient beings for food, and have little concern for respecting agreements. If they walk up to them and ask to trade they will probably be massacred. If they are indeed sleeping during the day, it may be best to strike while they are resting... (Wisdom 19)
Caelwyn may not speak halfling, but he eyes the halfling captive as he responds to Bigby's questions to see whether or not he is lying. (Sense motive 11)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=16 ; d20+6=14 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2018 11:43:39 AM
Bigby will translate for Caelwyn to the halfling. "another thought...perhaps a distraction?" Taking account of anything around the area such as the beast that we fought that the halfling was so scared of, or anything noteable. perception 16. knowledge nature 14
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Wednesday December 12th, 2018 6:32:49 PM
Sol nods.
"I agree. I believe we could use that creature to distract them and sow confusion. Or perhaps to just show some overwhelming force, which may strengthen our bargaining position."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Wednesday December 12th, 2018 7:08:05 PM
"The beast isn't here. If it shows up I say use it but I'm not going off to look for it. Meanwhile, we need to decide if we attacking, sneaking in and then attacking or trying to trade?"
DM Tanner Wednesday December 12th, 2018 11:57:58 PM
The halfling indicates that their chief will likely honor an agreement if you appear powerful, but will have you spied on as you travel back home. Any weakness in prey is an opportunity to strike.
He seems doubtful that the tribe would react superstitiously to a curse. Their shamans can curse people or lift curses.
Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The halfling keeps looks around surreptitiously, as though expecting something to happen, but nothing happens.}
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=6 ; d20+2=18 ; Thursday December 13th, 2018 5:35:59 AM
Fand (Perception:18) lands on Haemir's shoulder and whispers in his ear... Haemir looks around (Perception:6). "Didn't notice myself, but Fand seems to think this fellow is expecting something? Does anyone agree. Maybe ask him what it is? Sentry? Trap?"
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Thursday December 13th, 2018 10:00:44 AM
"Alright, folks. We gotta make a decision and do sumthin'. We sit around here and we're gonna lose. We tell these guys that we've got a whole camp full of capable fighters. We tell'em that if they don't take our deal and leave us alone, that dozens of folks in both camps are gonna die. We make sure they know we mean business, and that it's their last chance to avoid a whole lotta death."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20=19 ; Thursday December 13th, 2018 12:17:04 PM
"What are you looking for halfling?? Tell us now or I will let my wolf tear you apart." Roll for intimidation 19
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=15 ; d20+1=5 ; Thursday December 13th, 2018 6:41:29 PM
Sol watches the feraling and takes a look around where the feraling is looking. (Perception 5. Ugh)
"I think Lil is right, we need to get a move on. I think giving the impression that there are plenty more warriors."
He smile widely and brightly.
"This is all rather exciting! Is it not?" He asks no one in particular.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=5 ; Thursday December 13th, 2018 8:44:20 PM
(Perception 5) Caelwyn notices nothing unusual as he thinks about their options.
"Here is my opinion, friends. It seems our best bet is to come off as strong as we can, put on a show of force to ensure they will exchange men with us - not by trade, which will appear weak, but by demand. We should move toward their camp as obviously and brazenly as possible, displaying the remains of their warriors. Not that I enjoy this sort of thing, but holding up a severed head or two may not be a bad idea. We try to intimidate them, saying that our strong and well-armed force easily killed these halflings with no losses, and will gladly slaughter more if they try to harm us again. We then demand they release the dwarves to us and leave the bodies here. Hopefully they will be cowed enough to turn the dwarves over without any further trouble. Thoughts?"
DM Tanner Thursday December 13th, 2018 11:59:29 PM
The halfling captive turns a shade of green at the thought of being savaged by the wolf. He stammers out a response (assuming translation services), "S-sentries! We should have been confronted by sentries. This close for this long, we should have seen them by now."
The party continues to discuss strategy, with Caelwyn appearing to have summarized the most cogent plan thus far.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Friday December 14th, 2018 3:32:30 AM
Sol nods along with Caelwyn's summary.
"I agree. This is going to be fun."
A broad smile breaks across his face, due to being in an exciting and somewhat dangerous situation.
"Who is our best speaker? That person should lead with the rest of us along to look scary. Though I doubt I will help in that department."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Friday December 14th, 2018 11:41:25 AM
"he says we should have seen sentries by now and seems concerned about that. I'm not much of a talker but I'll sure help out with the knocking of heads. Perhaps fand can scout for these sentries and see why they aren't here? And I think we just keep it moving? Can't live forever am I right?"
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Friday December 14th, 2018 1:18:43 PM
'Lil claps Caelwyn on the back. "Solid plan, dude. Let's get going..." Then, 'Lil starts moving forward and hopes everyone else will catch up.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=11 ; Saturday December 15th, 2018 12:08:48 AM
"I believe that, if someone can translate for me, I can convey the message in an appropriately...intimidating fashion."
Caelwyn steps forward and swiftly severs the heads from two of the halfling corpses. Holding them in his right hand and keeping his shield in the other, he walks after 'Lil. "Bring the cart and our guide along - we must stick together and appear as confident as possible. If they sense weakness, we are dead. Good idea, Bigby - would Fand be able to have a quick look for sentries?"
As he foes, Caelwyn looks about for signs of possible attack. (Perception 11)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Saturday December 15th, 2018 1:43:42 PM
Bigby moves along and translates. Wolfgang snarls and howls.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=6 ; Saturday December 15th, 2018 9:02:57 PM
Haemir stands and secures his gear. As the Paladin moves over and starts chopping heads off he turns his back to him and shakes his head.
"There are no sentries Caelwyn..." he says through gritted teeth. "Did you hear Fand mention anyone in the previous previous search"?
He moves to follow Lil and Fand takes to the air but doesn't mention anything (Perception: Poor).
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Sunday December 16th, 2018 12:06:07 PM
Caelwyn sighs to himself. "No offense meant to Fand, Haemir. I am simply worried that we are all missing something important...I wonder where the sentries are, if we haven't encountered them yet. And why we haven't run into them."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Sunday December 16th, 2018 3:36:36 PM
"come on guys show some more teeth with the snarls."
DM Tanner Sunday December 16th, 2018 11:59:07 PM
FRIDAY POST
The party settles on a plan of action. Your cart begins moving forward again, lumbering its way through the grass. You notice the grass here is shorter than elsewhere, possibly being routinely cut back.
The grass gets shorter and shorter -- shoulder, waist, knees -- until finally it is cropped close to the ground approximately 200 feet from the cannibal encampment. You see the entire camp is circled about by a waist-high wall of thickly-woven grass. You are directly facing a section where a separate wall sits outside the main ring (there is likely an opening, and this additional wall prevents line of sight). Hide tents of various sizes peek over the wall like brown hillocks.
A lone sentry is sitting on the ground beside the entrance. He spots you easily (just look for anything that is not-grass). He scrambles to his feet and rushes inside. Within moments, a small group of halflings spill out of the camp and form a defensive wedge, spears in front and slings in the rear. They stand ready and alert.
You are now 150 feet from the entrance.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+8=28 ; Monday December 17th, 2018 2:52:20 PM
'Lil leaves Ramona alone and untouched on her back, trying to get these primitive screwheads to realize they're not here to fight.
"Tell them we're here for our men, and that we've brought them a gift. Tell them that we, and all the other trained warriors we brought, are only being nice because we don't want to have to deal with this nonsense. This is their only chance to not find their entire village slaughtered. Tell them we desire to live in peace, but will not tolerate this kind of attack."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=14 ; d20+1=13 ; Monday December 17th, 2018 4:24:21 PM
Fand circles overhead (Perception:14) ready to dive and attack whilst Haemir watches the exchange -xbow at the ready (Perception:13).
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+5=6 ; Monday December 17th, 2018 8:34:19 PM
'Lil has said all that needs to be said, so Caelwyn says nothing at all. He simply holds up the severed halfling heads as 'Lil speaks, so they can plainly be seen. As soon as Bigby finishes his translation he tosses the heads onto the path out in front of them as a gruesome exclamation mark. He keeps his eyes locked on the halflings as he does so. (Intimidate 6 (nat 1) )
ooc: Not sure if I can add to 'Lil's diplomacy with an intimidate role, if not feel free to simply count this as...cosmetic, I guess, for show rather than a real roll.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday December 17th, 2018 8:40:39 PM
ooc: it's called an assist if successful which is usually a 10 then it's an additional +2
DM Tanner Tuesday December 18th, 2018 12:00:11 AM
MONDAY POST I MISSED BY 11 SECONDS
The advance group warily consults with each other, before a single runner is sent inside the encampment. The halflings keep their guard up as they wait. After a minute or so, a large group of halflings emerge from behind the screen. There are now perhaps 20 or so. They are led by a very tall and muscular halfling (almost as big as a dwarf!) wearing bright warpaint and carrying a bone spear. The party advances until within 100 feet and halts. A halfling standing beside the leader speaks,
HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"You stand before Ashurbanipal, mighty warleader of this band! He has heard your words... He finds them mewling and offensive! What have you dared to bring Ashurbanipal in tribute!?"}
Perception DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {The retinue of guards appear rather fatigued. Their weapons waver and their gaze is unfocused.}
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Tuesday December 18th, 2018 10:19:24 AM
"big chief is delighted we have shown and wants to know what we bring as a tribute. ok maybe delighted is overstating it."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=8 ; d20+2=15 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 12:00:41 PM
"TRIBUTE...?" Haemir almost shouts as he can hardly hide his disgust and is too heated to spot anything new. "Let's get this over with tell him to bring the dwarves out and eat his own dead..."
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=17 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 1:47:56 PM
((Failure on Perception by 1 POINT. Blast :-P))
Sol attempts to look intimidating, puffing up his chest and scowling, his attempts aren't terrible but certainly not good.
"Perhaps say something like 'If they don't leave us alone we'll make sure they'll be able to be CANNIBALS for a LONG time'. Or not..."
Sol smiles self deprecatingly.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+4=5 ; d20+8=24 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 2:28:22 PM
'Lil stares this chief right in his face, ignoring the obviously tired soldiers (perception 5). She gestures to the pile of dead halflings.
"Eat your own, let ours go, and no one else has to die today...and in case yer' thinking we can't take all of you, know that I'll make it my mission to take you out myself if you try anything funny."
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