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Scene 2: The Nixie Queen

All aboard! (DM BatMark)
Friday August 24th, 2018 9:51:57 PM

Haemir makes his goodbyes to a not-very-pleased Principal, completes his shopping, and heads to the Nixie Queen. He gets his gear safely aboard, then

Bigby boards cautiously with Wolfgang, and spots the others moving toward the ship as well.

’Lil walks up to the bossy dwarf, and introduces herself. The busy dwarf woman stops her chatter with the other fellow to shake her hand. Maybe not unfriendly, just busy?

Sol follows ‘Lil over to the Captain, and greets others from the party as they move into the area.

Barnaby procures an amazing assortment of oddments, but who knows, maybe they will prove useful after all. Looking around, he spots that cute blue macaw and heads that way.

The female dwarf nods to as ‘Lil and Sol approach, with the others straggling in. "You must be the new hires. I am captain of this expedition." She taps the hammer against her chest in salute. "Signi Harvaldar. You do whatever I tell you and we will get along just nicely."

Signi Harvaldar

The male dwarf closes his book with a smile. "And Signi does whatever I tell her. I am Askel Sturmsen, chief of operations. I lead the spellcasting contingent."

Askel Sturmsen

Signi gives Askel a sideways glance and a small sneer, but holds her tongue. Askel continues, "We will have plenty of time to become acquainted during our journey. For now, get below deck and stow your belongings. We set sail within the hour, weather permitting. Signi, please motivate this lot." He motions dismissively to the dwarves checking the cargo.

"Alright, team! You heard 'im! Get moving! Burn me if we're late in leaving this dock. You! Paitr! What do you think--" She moves off to provide ... individual coaching to one of the workers.

The Nixie Queen is three masted, with one deck above and two below. A quick check reveals the bottom deck is stuffed to the brim with supplies. A small part is set aside for crew, with hammocks and footlockers.

You appear to have approximately one hour until the crow's nest calls Blue Peter. What do you do?

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Saturday August 25th, 2018 4:09:57 PM
Bigby gives a nod to Signi Harvaldar and to Askel Sturmsen. Bigby's wasn't one for receiving commands but he felt he was out of his element to make any sort of retort. We really are on a druid wood boat aren't we. We will have to trust these dwarves won't we Wolfgang, Bigby thought to himself. You have to be practical about these things after all. Bigby and Wolfgang head down below deck to stow away his pack.

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+5=10 ; d20+5=22 ;
Saturday August 25th, 2018 9:29:52 PM
Haemir greets everyone and approaches Wolfgang cautiously, holding his hand out to let the wolf recognise him before scratching him behind the ear. Reaching in his pocket he offers some seeds and nuts out. "I'm sure Fand won't mind sharing" he mutters and smiles at Bigby.

"Good morning Sol. I slept very well thank you. You? That will robably be our best nights sleep for a while. It can take a while to get used to things on a ship".

Stashing his gear below Haemir watches the crew for a while. He wonders if he should offer to help (Sailing: 10), but not seeing any obvious problems he is unsure if they need it. Also hearing orders being barked makes him think again. Two decades of sailing - he contemplates is more than his fair share. There's a difference between being a guest and having orders barked at him. In the end he tells himself assisting the crew is in everyone's best interests and waits for a quiet moment to approach Signi Harvaldar.

"Captain, I have some experience at sea is there anything I can do to help?
(Sailing: 22 - if she tests him or finds him a task).

Fand meanwhile finds a Spar to rest on and prunes herself.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Sunday August 26th, 2018 7:01:16 AM
Sol smiles at Haemir and the others.

"I slept well enough, still I feel that the quantity of ale I drank at the Giggling Ghost was perhaps a miscalculation on my part... I am still feeling a little bit under the weather."

Sol does as he is commanded, he stores his things below decks, and then returns to the deck to speak to Signi.

"Captain, I wish to be of service, how can I help?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Sunday August 26th, 2018 4:28:43 PM
'Lil smiles as Signi shakes her hand. She's sure she and Signi are going to get along real well. Askel rubs her the wrong way, but he knows it's wrong to judge someone so quickly.

She knows nothing about sailing, and decides the best way to help is follow the captain's instructions and stow her belongings below deck.

That done, she finds a place along the railing of the top deck that is out of the way, but allows her to watch the activities on the dock below. She strains her eyes for the rest of her new friends, hoping no one's backing out already.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Sunday August 26th, 2018 5:23:29 PM
Wolfgang eyes Haemir carefully looking back at Bigby. Bigby nods. Wolfgang enjoys the nice scratch behind his ear from Haemir and tries the seeds and nuts in Haemir's hands. Wolfgang looks warmly to Haemir and wags his tail in appreciation. Bigby smiles and nods a thanks to Haemir. Bigby states, "we've never been on a boat before. We're a little nervous."

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=16 ;
Sunday August 26th, 2018 6:49:49 PM
Haemir returns Bigby's smile. "It'll be fine...".
Hmm, best not tell him the last ship I was on was struck by lightning, capsized in a storm and the crew were all eaten by a massive undead sea monster.
"Yep. Nothing to worry about Bigby" (Bluff: 16)

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11 d20+2=20 ;
Sunday August 26th, 2018 7:06:36 PM
Barnaby approaches the boat and comes on board, saying quick hellos to hai comrades and listening to Askel. When they are done speaking, he approaches.

Barnaby Filius Volant reporting for duty, sir. I hear you are heading the spell casting contingent. I am a wizard, so I suppose that makes me one of yours. I look forward to working with you, and seek any knowledge you may have on the Sargrass or any of the obstacles we may encounter..? . (Diplomacy 18+2=20)

He hopes Askel will be open to speaking with him now or in the near future about his plans.

Aside from that, he finds a place to put his things below deck and rejoins the deck, looking for his crew. He is looking in particular for Wolfgang and Bigby as he has yet to make their personal acquaintance, the wolf’s stature proving somewhat intimidating to the eagle man.

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Sunday August 26th, 2018 8:49:25 PM
Having finally shaken off the effects of his drunken night, Ungy listens attentively to Signi and Askel. He quietly scurries, per their orders, downstairs and gets settled.

Ungy looks around, not quite sure why the ship's name is the Nixie Queen, but he's sure that he does not like the sound of it. Not one bit.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Sunday August 26th, 2018 9:11:13 PM
Caelwyn walks swiftly up the gangplank and onto the Nixie Queen. He had acquired all he could easily carry, and having a few gold pieces left over might come in handy. It was time to board.

He walks over and introduces himself briefly to Signi and Askel: “A pleasure to be working with you both. My name is Caelwyn, and if I can be of any assistance on the voyage please let me know.” He then heads below to deposit his gear before returning to the deck.

Standing at the rail, Caelwyn looks out over the endless grass sea before him. He breathes deeply. Maybe here, he thinks. Maybe this will be the place. He turns back to his comrades, glad to see them all assembled here and ready to offer whatever help he can.

Scynir (Amy) HP: 9 - AC/T/FF 17/12/15 -CMD 13
Sunday August 26th, 2018 10:56:21 PM
After having a rough night of drinking, Scynir realizes that she may need to slow down on the drinking as she almost missed the boat. Scynir walks up onto the boat and nods to Signi and Askel. She says hello to the crew on board and then heads down to put her stuff away. She walks back up and awaits the adventure.

Last chance to see.. (DM BatMark)
Monday August 27th, 2018 8:22:54 PM
Signi looks Sol over with a smirk at his spindly arms and offer of help, but Askel steps in and says, ”You look like a learned fellow, how about you help the Quartermaster with the accounting of stores?” He directs Sol to a harried looking human with wispy hair sticking up every which way, a pencil behind his ear, and a truly complex looking piece of scroll work.

’Lil returns Signi’s firm handshake, and counts off the boarding party members. Eight, most excellent! And most seem well recovered from last nights entertainment.

Haemir reassures Bigby about the safety of ships, and hopes that Bigby doesn’t remember the tale of woe so recently told in the Giggling Ghost. Maybe all that mead killed those brain cells? Captain Signi is glad to hear of his sailing skills, and even more impressed to see them in action, quickly putting Haemir’s skills to use making the ship ready to get underway.

Bigby appreciates Haemir’s courtesy to Wolfgang, and may get some comfort from his kind words.

Barnaby makes a well received introduction to Askel, who unfortunately is quite busy at the moment. ”Look me up later, young lad, and it would indeed please me to trade knowledge with one such as yourself. Most interesting, yes, yes, most interesting indeed!”

Ungy scurries aboard with his gear, and is silently relieved to not find any actual nixies on board. Unless they have cunning disguises...

Caelwyn gets a polite but curt greeting from the busy expedition leaders as he boards. Captain Harvaldar looks him up and down with what apparently passes for an approving glance and admits, ”Looks like you might be handy in a tough spot, if you are half as hard as you are pretty. Keep your weapons close at hand, the Wold still teems with trouble.”

Scynir gives and gets head nods as she boards with her gear and finds a place, if not a comfortable place, to bunk.

Preparations ready, the Nixie Queen and her five companions push off from the pier, and set sail. You can practically smell the adventure on the wind, despite the other scents wafting from the surrounding docks and water! Looking back at the city, slowly receding as you make your way offshore, the City of Magic is truly a wondrous sight. The mysterious Tecuri Hooks holding up the Bridge, with bustling merchants like little ants scurrying about their business so high above. Closer at hand, Labor Town slowly slides by, yielding eventually to Mudtown, with caravans vying for space as they wait in line of the Front Gate. Even that fades in the distance as the small merchant fleet heads south along the coast. Take a last long look, this may be the last that you see of civilization for some span of years!

What do you do now?

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Monday August 27th, 2018 10:15:51 PM
Caelwyn was no sailor, but had always loved the ocean. He stands at the rail of the ship, looking back for a minute at Hook City. He then turns to face forward, to the horizon and the distant coastline. He closes his eyes, enjoying the feel of the wind on his face, his heart full of hope. He offers a prayer to Domi for protection and guidance on this journey. Whatever they may encounter, he would face it with all the courage he could muster.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 12:43:34 AM
Bigby tries not to think about sailing and focuses upon his teammates. Bigby notices that everyone's here and ready to go. He will be spending a lot of time with these people. He was looking forward to working with them. Bigby was a bit surprised at that last thought.

Bigby saw Barnaby and thought to talk with him. "Ahem...names Bigby." Of course they all know your name at the 'oath' thing. "Well, it's nice to meet another 'whatever' you call us. This is Wolfgang. He's tough but he can be a softie when it comes to friends and family." Bigby motions for Barnaby to scratch Wolfgang behind his ear. "He likes that."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 12:51:36 PM
'Lil watches Hook City retreat until it's gone completely. It's the first time she's been away from home. She acknowledges the worry and fear she experiences as natural and nothing to be ashamed of. She closes her eyes, takes a few deep breaths, and decides not to let those fears taint what could be the start of something amazing.

She does her best to stay out of the sailors' way, but if anyone's amicable, she'd love to learn. She knows they'll be travelling on a boat made of druid wood across the plains; it would make sense to have a few competent sailors.

She butts in when Bigby announces it's ok to pet his wolf. She wondered about their relationship. Bigby was part wolf. Wolfgang was all wolf. Did that give them a kind of empathy? She wasn't sure if it would be rude to ask, so she doesn't.

...but she absolutely will shower Wolfgang with affection. "Always wanted a dog, but Ma said we couldn't afford all the licenses and fees Hook City makes ya pay to have one." She scratches behind Wolfgang's ears. "Not sayin' your buddy here's a pet, by the way. You twos obviously got some...whats the world...symbiosis? Yea. You gots some real symbiosis. Can't wait to see this guy in a fight."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 1:50:45 PM
Sol chuckles as he is given a once over.

"That is perhaps a wise course of action Captain, otherwise my erstwhile physique may just get in the way and make things more difficult for those who actually have some strength in their bodies."

He does however make a note of Barnaby's conversation with Askel, and makes a mental note to see if he can swing an invite to that conversation

With that he moves over to the Quartermaster, to offer his services and intellect to help.

During the beginning of the journey, he finds a moment to himself where his services are not required and heads over to the bow, looking out at the City they're leaving, and with a sad smile, he quietly whispers to himself. (Perhaps a DC 15 Perception check to hear)

{Highlight to display spoiler: {"It makes me miss Silveront... how I wish I could return home..."}}

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11 d20+4=18 ;
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 2:50:04 PM
Barnaby is very pleased that Bigby invites him to meet Wolfgang.

"Thank you, Bigby, it is quite nice to meet both of you, as well. Right here did you say?" Barnaby tentatively scratches Wolfgang behind the ear, but gladly moves aside as 'Lil rushes over, and continues to Bigby "You are right, of course, I am a, well, I suppose a 'whatever' is as good a description as any! I'm sure we have much in common, though you appear to descend from a pack whereas I come from a convocation. Still, I would be curious to hear your story, if you were open to telling it. How and why did you come to Hook City? I don't mean to pry, so no hard feelings if that's a story you wish not to share."

As the ship leaves, Barnaby walks to stand next to Sol, just in time to hear his whisper. (Perception = 18). He's unsure how to react, and doesn't want to pry, however, so he says to Sol instead,

[i]"Sol, my friend, do you happen to have any experience with board games?"[/]

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 5:54:37 PM
Haemir busies himself in the rigging. Securing and double checking and generally makes himself useful. Fand watches him in between preening herself. And the two exchange a few comments up in the sails.

The Elf watches the group bonding and smiles ... it's good to see friendships being made.

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 7:34:22 PM
Ungy takes in the breeze and stares at the receding harbor. He had spent almost no time at all in the city and wasn't upset about that at all. The open seas were calling.

Anxious to do his last name proud, Ungy starts roaming the ship, eager to find something to help out with.

Hello, my name is...rrraallff... (DM BatMark)
Tuesday August 28th, 2018 8:31:31 PM
Caelwyn enjoys the wind and spray along the rail, then offers a prayer to Domi for protection and guidance. "You’re going to need it," says a voice in his head. "Or did he imagine it?"

Sol makes himself useful, and appears to have pleased the Quartermaster with his assistance. Once given some free time, he takes a moment to look wistfully at the receding city.

Bigby seems surprised to have started developing a bond with the party already. Striking up a conversation with Barnaby, he turns to Wolfgang as something familiar to talk about.

Barnaby makes friends with Wolfgang before being brushed aside by the party’s alpha female. He deflects the encounter into a deeper conversation with Bigby, then inquires into Sol’d interest in games…

’Lil takes a deep breath of adventure, then shows her dominance by assuming grooming duties. Wolfgang basks a bit in all the attention.

Haemir earns curt praise from the Captain for his work in the rigging. "At least one of you lot is good for something more than counting past his number of fingers."

Ungy looks about for something to do and finds that the crew is excited to have a musician aboard. "Play us a fiddle tune to make the time pass, please sir!"

Scynir looks a bit overwhelmed by all the goings on, and rushes to the rail, just in time to lose her breakfast into the sea. She continues to hug the rail in misery for the next few hours...

The ship continues south, staying in sight of the coast, where the city gives way to farmland, then sage wildlands, getting more jumbled and hilly as you go. Scynir finally seems to catch her breath after what seems like an eternity of retching.

With perfect timing, a halfling emerges from below decks, along with a heavenly scent of baked goods and meat. Well, heavenly to all but Scynir, who takes one whiff and hurries to her bunk, looking green as an orc. "Time for lunch!" the halfling announces.

What say you?

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 6:00:39 AM
Sol smiles at Barnaby’s offer.

“I know a little, I used to play a few when I was younger. Card games as well. Why would you happen to have a Chess Set or something on board with you? Or perhaps a game that we could all...” he is speaking just as Scynir makes it to the side and begins to relieve their sea sickness “... though maybe not Scynir, partake in? It maybe helpful to help us all bond further to our time in the Giggling Ghost?”

When the food comes out, Sol tries anything and everything that he can, if he has not tasted it before he, while eating takes out his notebook and writes in it, things about taste, consistency, flavour, and something odd called “mouth-feel”.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+8=28 ;
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 10:10:40 AM
'Lil's never been on a boat before, so likely doesn't have her sea legs either. She's pretty tough though. She watches the horizon and breathes deep until she gets acclimated.

She sticks out her hand to the cook and introduces herself. It's important to be friendly. As she eats, she looks over at Sol's writing, trying to get a peek. "Whatcha got there? You keep a food journal? You draw little pictures of the food too?" She takes a bite. "Good food, though. All the stories talk about hard tack and weevils being typical boat food. I'm glad they were wrong."

'Lil will tend to Scynir during the trip. She had a hunch other cleric here would be healing them all up plenty, so it seems fair that she gets taken care of as well. She knows a thing or two about mundane healing, but supplies are probably limited here on the ship. She does what she can.

Heal: 28 - nat 20

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 1:27:06 PM
Bigby understands Lil's comment about pet and nods head. It's a good feeling to have a partner by your side. It's strange how we both bonded. Not sure how that happened but I'm just glad it did.
Maybe one day you'll get to experience that as well. Suppose we are all partners in this journey as well" Bigby felt kind of surprised at his insight and sudden confidence in social skills. Best not to think too much on that and just accept what good happens when it does, he thought.

Bigby responds to Barnaby, "I can't say that I fully understand how I came to be. Honestly, all I know is I wake up with the ability to do things and know things. I admit that seems odd. I was awoken by this guy here Wolfgang. He seemed to take a liking to me. He seemed a bit lost himself from his pack. He had agreed to travel with me to find out more about how I came to be. There's a connection with this 'Sargrass' business. I know it. On another note, I thought it was a good idea to learn more about the world."

Bigby's eyes get wide by the scent of food and Bigby says "excuse me Barnaby and Lil' but this pack needs to eat. Care to join? You have to be practical about eating when you can". Bigby takes some food to eat and gives some food to Wolfgang.

Bigby sees Scynir looking ill and Bigby directs Wolfgang to go comfort Scynir a bit. Who wouldn't like to cuddle up next to a wolf? Bigby tells Wolfgang "sure vomit will come out of your fur. Oh, don't tell me you never had that in your fur before. Yes, I'll wash it out myself if you do get vomit in your fur." Wolfgang seems satisfied and heads down to comfort Scynir.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 5:51:27 PM
Barnaby is very interested by Bigby's story.

"That must have been very disconcerting, indeed! Although for different reasons, I am also searching for how I came to be. Hopefully, we will both find answers out here in the Sargrass together.. I look forward to speaking with you about it more!" he said dipping his head and patting Wolfgang a couple times in an, admittedly awkward, display of affection..

Before the food is brought out, Barnaby says in response to Sol, "...Quite, perhaps not Scynir, poor lady, but yes, I've a few games I brought on board to help whittle away the time, in fact! Not chess, though, that would have been good now you mention it... But it's a mystery game. Assassin? Have you heard of it? Search the castle? Find the king's assassin? Seemed fun, I thought, though I've never played."[/i]

[Ooc: Essentially the game Clue but made for the Wold.]

When the scent of food hits Barnaby's beak, he distractedly says, My that smells good! Perhaps we shall revisit the game idea later on.

He makes his way down and to the halfling says, "And who might I thank for this fine feast, sir?"

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+5=24 ;
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 5:58:02 PM
Feeling recluse Haemir decides to skip dinner and climbs up the mast like a monkey. On his way he secures a few loose knots, (sailing: 24) and relieves the crows nest watch. The sailor is surprised but doesn't take much persuasion for extra time off. Fand lands next to him and the two engage in some discussion for a few minutes.

He glimpses now-&-then at everyone below but despite being back on a ship (his home for nearly three decades) his stomach tightens. His life was in their hands now. Some of them were young, others not so. He had no doubt they were heroes in the making. He just didn't feel like one himself. Being called a hero didn't make him one he reasoned.

"You think too much..." he tells himself.

The two companions watch the churning waves in silence.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 7:50:04 PM
Caelwyn looks with pity at Scynir, sympathizing with her illness. He thinks about going over to tend to her, but sees that ‘Lil and Wolfgang are already doing an excellent job at this. He decides not to crowd her with too many people, and heads toward the food instead. He can check in on her later.

Smiling at the halfling, Caelwyn walks up beside Barnaby: “Indeed, this smells delicious! Who knew we were going to be fed so magnificently on our expedition?”

It's a feast! (DM BatMark)
Wednesday August 29th, 2018 9:23:47 PM
Sol shows interest in Barnaby’s game, then takes careful notes on the fine dinner produced by the halfling.

’Lil compares notes with Sol, before moving over to comfort Scynir.

Bigby and Barnaby trade stories before Bigby and Wolfgang excuse themselves for dinner. Wolfgang gives some much needed puppy love to Scynir, who is still looking green around the gills despite ‘Lil’s efforts.

Caelwyn and Barnaby compliment the halfling chef, Gyleon Mynge, who beams with pride, before getting a wistful look. With a wild windmilling of his fortunately short arms, he laments, Alas, the fresh food that the good Duke has laid on for us will not last. Then it will be sea rations for the lot of us, I am afraid.

Haemir skips the feast, to take a turn in the crow’s nest. As he watches the churning waves, he thinks he sees something, or was it just a shadow? (Haemir, make a perception check vs DC 15; if you succeed, Highlight to display spoiler: {Ooh, you spot a pod of orcas sporting in the waves, most beautiful but also a bit fearsome.})

Ungy is apparently unwilling to fiddle for the crew, which leaves them a little nonplussed.

As dusk comes, you can see dimly the outline of even more rugged terrain along the coast. The first hints of a chillier wind begin to cut through the evening. Perhaps it would be more comfortable below decks?

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=3 ; d20+2=10 ;
Thursday August 30th, 2018 5:14:28 AM
(Both Haemir & Fand fail their perception rolls)
Below deck Haemir sees Scynir still looking somewhat green around the gills.
"Hey, you'll get used it to after a while. Chew this, it will help settle your stomach" he says taking a small lump of ginger from his pocket and breaking some off to pass to Scynir. Noticing the parrots hungry look he reaches in again and feeds her. "Sorry buddy was wrapped up in my own thoughts, here you go".
They head through the ship chewing on nuts and seeds. Reaching his hammock with a well practiced ease he jumps in and angling one of the lanterns begins reading a book. Noticing no one is trying to sleep, every now and then he quietly speaks a word, practising Terran and watches people coming and going about their business.

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Thursday August 30th, 2018 7:37:54 AM
Ungy enters just in time to watch Haemir jump into his hammock and pull out a book. Whilst he climbs into a hammock next to Haemir, he reflects on the rugged coast. "I think I might have rescued a fair maiden on that coast once", Ungy says, talking to nobody in particular and also lying through his teeth.

Lost in his own daydream whilst he continues talking about the rescue of the fair maiden on the rugged coast, he hears a loud cry: "LIES!". Ungy swings his head around and sees Scynir staring at him, but not a word comes out of his mouth. It must have been in his thoughts.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday August 30th, 2018 12:46:34 PM
Bigby decides to head down below deck. He doesn't care for the looks of how the weather is looking. Bigby is also looking forward to seeing Wolfgang, who he left in the care of Scynir. Bigby heads over to Wolfgang and scratches behind his ear.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Thursday August 30th, 2018 3:20:17 PM
"Master Barnaby that sounds like very good fun, should you decide to play a game, please, do not hesitate to call me."

Sol smiles at 'Lil's suggestion, and between mouthfuls explains and shows her the book. It is filled with notes on all sorts of things, some diagrams, some that look like they might even be arcane, some that just look like musings, and something that looks like it might be a notation of dreams.

"I enjoy noting things downs." He takes another bite of the food and once he has swallowed speaks again. "It is not so much a food journal as a life journal. I note nearly everything I find of interest down in the book."

He chuckles at her comment about hard tack and worm infested food, and nods his agreement and assent.

As night falls, Sol heads to the bow, to look out over the black ocean and up at the stars. He sits alone, but does not complain if someone comes to speak to him. He stares wistfully out over the ocean, bundling into his own clothes more as it gets cooler, though the cold doesn't seem to bother him too much.

Corbin flies back to him from where ever the bird had been for a while and sits on Sol's shoulder, pressing against his master in a display of affection as Sol takes out a small piece of his provisions to feed to the raven.

Once the moon is fairly high in the sky, and tiredness begins to get the best of Sol, he will head below decks, yawning and stretching as he does.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday August 30th, 2018 6:33:41 PM
'Lil goes to bed.

Ooc: in Atlanta for wife's surgery. Low effort posting rest of the week.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11 d20+3=6 ;
Thursday August 30th, 2018 6:52:26 PM
Barnaby gratefully finishes his meal, and heads below deck to his own hammock. It doesn't take long, what with the swaying of the boat and the quiet conversation, for him to fall fast asleep, waking in the middle of the night when all else has quieted down.

He decides to take a jaunt upstairs to get some fresh air, saying a hello to whomever is about. He looks at the stars and contemplates his ideas. He had had a dream a few nights prior about a moving map, and while the others had described the real and potential danger of mapping the Sargrass, he wanted desperately to discover a way to situate himself. Everything seemed so foreign. Even Bigby, who was the most like himself, was one of the recently changed beastfolk, and Barnaby had spent a good 26 years as himself. Still, he felt somewhat unprepared for this and truth be told, he missed home.

He considered the idea of making a game of it again, but felt that even a game situated on a map of the Sargrass or one in which the landmasses and cities were game pieces, was likely to provoke the ire of his fellows, and possibly speed the moving of the lands. Perhaps I'll ask my companions what they think. They seem forthright folk, he thought. He had intended to ask Sol this afternoon, before the food had come out.

He regarded the stars again, trying to judge where he was in relation to Shadow Mountain, but does not recognize these constellations (Knowledge nature = 6). He wonders if mapping the stars above the Sargrass would hasten the same change as mapping the land and sets it aside as something to consider further.

He decides to stay up and wait for the sunrise, offering help if help is needed.

What happens below decks stays below decks (DM BatMark)
Thursday August 30th, 2018 9:12:56 PM
Haemir finishes his turn in the crow’s nest and heads below, where he shares some ginger with Scynir, who still isn’t looking well. He then tucks into a good book in his hammock.

Ungy let’s his inner voice out a little bit as he tells some tall tales. Will anyone call him out on it?

Bigby goes below to get out of the weather, and is reunited with Wolfgang, who is happy to see him.

Sol explains his notetaking habit to ‘Lil, then gets some alone time on the chilly deck before heading back below for some shuteye.

’Lil is worn out by taking care of the lady, and turns in himself.

Barnaby gets to sleep early and then rises for a midnight conversation with himself. The night watch is happy to have him to help keep an eye out for threats.

You are awakened in the morning by a sustained clatter in a nearby compartment below decks, accompanied by what must be some cursing in dwarven...although truth be told, the guttural dwarf language often sounds like cursing to the untrained ear, if we’re being honest. After a while, you hear an exasperated harumph, a final-sounding clunk, followed by some footsteps in your direction.

Through a hatchway, a muscular dwarf appears, with smooth brown skin, a bald pate, and bright blue eyes reflecting the lamplight. He looks a mix of cross and sheepish as he mutters, "Just reassemble the boat, he says. It’ll be simple, he says. Tab A, slot B, piece of rumcake, hah!" Noticing the bleary stares of the recently awakened party, he curses again, then stops himself, mustering some patience and more courteous words. " Ach, sorry good folks, my work just wasn’t going so well. How can the Captain expect me to work on such things. Plants or tree bits or wood or whatever you call it, what fickle, inconstant stuff. Now give me some honest iron, and Throri Smeltmaster can show you a thing or two! I don’t suppose any of you know something about lumber or boats or such? I’d be much obliged..."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Thursday August 30th, 2018 10:31:54 PM
Startled out of sleep, Caelwyn looks over at the dwarf, blinking in the light. “If I can be of help, my friend, I will certainly try. But I suspect that some of my comrades may have greater knowledge in this area?” He glances around at his new companions.

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Friday August 31st, 2018 7:30:41 AM
"Greetings Throri Smeltmaster..." Haemir says sitting up and wiping sleep from his eyes. Focusing on the Dwarf he swings down from his hammock and approaches him.

"Help you say? Well I'm sure we can do that. This lot is an intelligent bunch and if all else fails we have a Druid.". He smiles at Throri whilst gesturing behind him towards the group."Lead on... Sounds like you're trying to put something together?"

Good opportunity for an Unseen Servant? he muses to himself.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11
Friday August 31st, 2018 10:08:58 AM
Having heard the exclamations, Barnaby approaches Thori Smeltmaster from the deck where he has been helping to keep watch.

"Sir, I'd happily lend a hand if directed to a task," he says, "I have some skill with crafting is that is what is needed?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday August 31st, 2018 12:07:29 PM
Bigby offers any help with weather detection and with basic direction for the boat. "I suppose I can assist with anything weather or direction related? I can't do much with the wood though. I'm better with animals." Bigby thinks to himself. You know, my kind.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday August 31st, 2018 1:55:52 PM
"Nope!" exlaims 'Lil. "But I've got a real big hammer if you need it!" She holds out her hammer as proof.

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Friday August 31st, 2018 3:11:20 PM
Ungy jerks up and lets out a yelp at full volume. "Who dares to disturb my sleep?", he gasps. After a look at the dwarf's sheepish demeanor, he drops his concern and listens.

After the dwarf is done, Ungy stretches and jumps out of the hammock. "I'll help you!" he says as he cracks his back.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday August 31st, 2018 3:28:15 PM
Sol, still sleeping until the loudest noise semi-rouses him, stumbles from his hammock, falling face first on the floor, grunting as he does so.

Upon hearing dwarven, he responds in kind almost without thinking Highlight to display spoiler: {"Master dwarf, I would be very happy to help..."} before realising that his compatriots may not understand him.

Standing up, and rubbing the sleep from his bleary eyes, he yawns and speaks in common again.

"I can prepare the Mending spell a few times today if you have need of it... it would suffice I suspect to patch holes in the boat if that is required? It may take an hour or so to prepare my spells but that is amongst those in my spellbook."

His half asleep self smiles proudly before splashing his face with some cold water and trying to wake himself up, giving a sleepy nod to anyone one of his party members as he passes them, before preparing his spells and following the to wherever he could be useful.

Flotsam and Jetsom (DM BatMark)
Friday August 31st, 2018 4:53:51 PM

The party offers a mix of skills, spells, and enthusiasm in response to Throri’s request for assistance. Surprisingly, Sol lets loose with a bit of what sounds like the dwarf’s language, which elicits a smile, as does the quite proper hammer wielded by ’Lil.

”Yes, well, I’m much obliged for your assistance. Please come this way, and I’ll show you this infernal puzzle that the Captain has set before us.” He turns back into the hatchway, and is almost bowled over by two more dwarves emerging from the same hatch. They exclaim, "So sorry Master, but we think we might have figured out one bit...maybe." They see you and pull up short. Throri gruffly thanks them, but then motions to you and his assistants to follow.

He leads you into the next section of the ship, where you see a storeroom. The center of the room has been cleared away, and various planks and other oddments laid out in an attempt to reshape what must be a boat, but one arrayed by someone who has only seen a few in his life. Some of the pieces are damaged or broken, which only makes the pattern even harder to discern.

Throri turns to you with an almost pleading look. "Do you think you can help reassemble this boat?"

(It seems that you must try to discern the correct pattern to reassemble the boat, and then try repair and put it back together. Your characters can try various skills or spells to help out with those tasks. Perhaps appropriate Craft or Profession Skills, Knowledge, the previously mentioned Mending or Unseen Servant spells, Perception, lots of potential options. Barring that, you might make an intelligence or wisdom check to discern or intuit some clues. Just lay out your logic about what you are attempting in your post, and make an appropriate roll, with the usual skill or ability score modifiers. We’ll adjudicate from there.)

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+5=20 ; (INT check) d20+1=6 ; (WIS check)
Friday August 31st, 2018 5:09:01 PM
Sol smiles, and with his Mending Spells prepared, he goes to help.

Looking over the boat he first tries to see a logical pattern that may allow it to be put together (INT check) to see if there is a pattern to the pieces, or if it is like any puzzles he has completed in the past. He has a rather happy smile pasted across his face, as this is exactly the sort of thing he enjoys doing, puzzles and using his magic to help along the way.

Afterwards, he goes to a pair of broken pieces that fit together into one single piece and casts MENDING on them to help the pattern emerge more clearly.

He also tries to see if he can intuit anything else just by looking at it, and if anything leaps out at him. (WIS check)

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday August 31st, 2018 11:39:43 PM
'Lil isn't much for puzzles, and knows nothing about boats. She hangs back, watching her new friends. She's curious to see her in action.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+3=7 ; d20+6=19 ;
Saturday September 1st, 2018 11:42:49 AM
Bigby will try to assist Elijah with any knowledge that he can. He's never worked with druid wood, but hey he thought, I mean I am a druid...that has to count for something.

(Wis check=7) Bigby has difficulty understanding how druid wood works but tries to use his nature knowledge to assist again (knowledge nature=19). Bigby makes a suggestion to Sol that he isn't for certain is helpful but he certainly hopes it is.

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+5=9 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+5=25 ;
Saturday September 1st, 2018 1:53:04 PM
Having heard about these Druid wood Boats but not having seen one before Haemir tries to discern a plan. Firstly he looks at all the wood to see if it is indeed one of these boats.(Prof: Sailing:9). Also Det Magic if needed? Having spent two decades in a library and having an interest in designing ships he thinks about what he can recall reading about them: (Prof: Librarian:10) and looks at it from an Engineering prospective as well: (Prof: Engineering:12). Pondering this (Intelligence check:12) he's all in. He has back up mends if needed and the unseen servant can act as extra help if need be under his direction.

"We may not get this perfect first time around but how about this for a draft plan?" he shows his sketches and listens to any suggestions and will adjust any plan accordingly. He suggests nothing is hammered in place till we're sure. Lastly considering all this he sits down and outlines a final plan of action. Then using unseen servant and any help to hold things in place he tries to get a better idea of how it all lays out. Haemir is in his element Engineering/Sailing or Teaching (they're all +5 take your pic refs) (25 - nat 20)

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11 d4=1 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=20 ;
Sunday September 2nd, 2018 11:08:09 AM
Barnaby scans the pieces looking for patterns of breakage that might fit together and casts mending on a couple that appear to fit together, (d4=1 hp), and seems to have some minor effect.

He hears Haemir's suggestion to not nail anything in quite yet, though, and believes it makes good sense so leaves the mending to later. He looks over the rest of the boat, seeing if he can rearrange any of the pieces to their proper location (Perception 15).

He looks over the plans Haemir has drawn, and while he does not fully grasp them (Knowledge engineering = 11), he feels that when the time comes, and everything is rearranged, he will be able to help reconstruct the boat. (Intelligence check = 20)

Waiting til that time, he stands back with Thorin Smeltmaster to ask him some questions,

[i"]Thorin, might I ask, do you know what has happened to the ship to put it in such a state?"[/i]

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Monday September 3rd, 2018 6:59:51 PM
Ungy, having no engineering or shipbuilding skills, climbs back in the hammock and relaxes. He sings a working song, hoping to lift the spirits and disguise his uselessness.

Puzzle, Puzzle, Toil, and Trouble (DM BatMark)
Monday September 3rd, 2018 9:11:27 PM
Sol and Barnaby immediately make a critical contribution by determining that the boat is flatter-bottomed--and twice as wide--as what the dwarves seemed to be working towards. (Success on the INT check!) A quick calculation, confirmed by a grateful if somewhat embarrassed Throri, reveals that it would not fit through the hatchway if fully constructed, so you’ll need to move it to the main hold. This gives the powerfully built ’Lil a chance to show some muscle if she likes. Ungy is able to help out by singing a sprightly tune that moves things right along.

Bigby Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice something interesting about Haemir’s hat. (Successful Knowledge Nature check) That hat is made of Sargrass! You notice that when Haemir bends over smaller pieces of the boat’s wood, they move slightly, away from his head! This must be druidwood.}

Haemir makes some arcane gestures and mutterings and looks over the boat pieces, frowning in concentration for a few moments. Haemir Highlight to display spoiler: { The pieces of wood all radiate a moderate abjuration aura.} Taking on board Sol’s observations, he looks closer at the pattern of the pieces, and is able to point out that this boat seems to have very few places where metal is used for mechanical benefit. It would appear that the wood pieces assemble like a puzzle, with a few acting as lynchpins for the whole.

Barnaby is also able to mend a few of the pieces. As he handles them, he notices that many have a faint arboreal pattern etched into their surfaces, and that it might be useful to use the pattern to help determine which exactly pieces go where. (Perception success!) In response to his question about the provenance of the boat, Throri asserts, "The Captain says that such things are rare in the extreme outside the Sargrass. The Duke was apparently able to procure this vessel from a museum, at great expense."

Despite this excellent progress, it rapidly becomes clear that this will be a work of many days, even aided by spells. Throri implores you continue to assist as much as you are able, given your obvious talent for this work. Will you do so?

(OOC: Feel free to share the information in your spoilers if you like. I just didn’t want to start making assumptions about your characters’ actions.)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+8=24 ;
Monday September 3rd, 2018 9:49:42 PM
Bigby stares at Haemir's hat for a second and blinks. ahem Haemir, your hat seems to be reacting to the druid wood. I think it's made of Sargrass. I guess that's one way to determining what is druid wood and what isn't."

Bigby will assist where he can. He whistles for Wolfgang (handle animal roll: 24) to assist him carrying pieces to where they need to go to. "Come on Wolfgang we got some work to do. Better to get the work out of the way and we can always rest later. Now if only we had a tune to work to."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=10 ; d20=15 ;
Monday September 3rd, 2018 10:12:36 PM
Caelwyn does not have much experience building boats. He offers to help move pieces into the main hold (STR 13) and offers a word of encouragement where appropriate to those working (CHA 19).

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+2=6 ;
Monday September 3rd, 2018 10:18:49 PM
'Lil gives Caelwyn a hand in holding stuff together, but those pieces are heavier than they look! (STR 6)

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20=17 ; d20-2=18 ; d20-2=0 ; d20-2=16 ; d20-2=2 ; d20+5=17 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 3:48:44 AM
Sol watches the others for a moment and decides that despite his lack of strength, it may be worth attempting to help them shift the wood. ((STR Check, -2 modifier))

((OoC please ignore the first flat D20 roll, though Nat 20 on the actual strength roll))

He seems pleasantly surprised when he picks up a piece of wood and actually manages to carry it with ease through to the main hold, he decides to try a few more times, attempting to pick one up but being seemingly completely unable to, he then attempts another which he manages to bring through.

The final piece settles it for him, there are only larger pieces left and he is not anywhere near as strong as his colleagues. He decides to start trying to figure out the best applications for each team member based on what they said he they were capable of, and then tries to get some semblance of order in the proceedings. ((INT Check, +5 modifier))

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+5=18 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 5:59:23 PM
"Ah. Yes you're correct this hat is made of Sargrass Bigby. A lovely lady named Tishe' made it for me, well spotted. Dare I say that was very Eagle-eyed of you." he grins a cheeky grin before continuing, "so I would assume that the druids wood goes towards the bottom. Perhaps the grass and wood repel each other levitating the boat?"

Taking off his hat and grabbing a peace of chalk Professor Haemir easily slips back in to teacher mode. He requests a volunteer and asks them to place the hat near each bit of wood in turn. "All the pieces of wood radiate a moderate abjuration aura so no help there. Perhaps if you could mark the ones that make the hat wriggle with a tick and the ones that don't with a cross. That way we will know which bits probably need to be near the bottom or lower sides." he reasons.

"Thank you for helping carry the wood Caelwyn and Lil." then he spots Sol and even Wolfgang helping and shakes his head... No longer can I hold off using magic. he mutters an Unseen servant spell and directs it to arrange and carry staying close to him. I just don't want to endanger anyone. He thanks everyone for their help. Noting the bards absence but shrugging it off. Perhaps he's feeling ill...

(Engineering:18) he points out the puzzle shapes and thanks Sol for his observations. "It looks like a few bits of wood act as lynchpins for the whole and the rest is held together with brackets of metal and such, a sort of inner group that interlocks and an outer that supports it"

He wipes his hands down his front and breathes a sigh.

"We can do this Throri. Leave it to us" a giant puzzle... have I just died and gone to heaven...?

Winter is Coming... (DM BatMark)
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 8:48:38 PM
Bigby announces that Haemir’s hat is made of Sargrass, and seems to repel the druidwood! Haemir reveals that the hat was gifted to him by a lady named ‘Tishe, before thanking the others for their help, casting a spell to hasten the work, and resuming full-on Professor mode. Caelwyn and ’Lil pitch in with willing hands, and the two together are able to manage even the larger pieces of wood with only an occasional catch from one of the dwarves. Sol struggles a bit with the wood, but then suggests a clever pattern of work movements that makes everyone just a little more efficient. Now if you only had more singing from Ungy, then everything would be perfect!

You spend several days on and off, working on the druidwood boat. You can start to see it taking shape, and so far you haven’t had to backtrack and begin again. During breaks from this labor (or dream come true, for Haemir), you are free to move about the ship. When you venture topside, you immediately notice that the weather has grown decidedly chilly, with occasional ice patches appearing on the waves. Looking toward shore, you can see only the tops of mountains, due to the chill mists and fogs shrouding the lower slopes. At night, you only see the stars rarely, when a cold wind blows from the shore out to sea. The danger here is icebergs calving off from glaciers. The Captain announces that this nearby land is the Ice Vein, and calls for assistance from all hands in navigating the hazards.

(Please make a skill check or other contribution to surviving these dangerous waters. Perhaps a Perception check to spot hazards, and Survival check to aid in navigation, a relevant Knowledge check? Feel free to be creative, but please explain how what you are doing might help!)

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11 d4=1 ; d20+4=13 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 8:57:35 PM
Barnaby tries his hand at mending a few more pieces of wood (d4 roll = 1 hp).

And works with the group to put them together. (Perception=13).

(Ooc: second attempt at this post, lost earlier work, sorry it came in late)

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=17 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 10:05:51 PM
Caelwyn, recognizing the potential danger in the water, dedicates some of his time to watching for icebergs and other obstacles (Perception 19). His keen half-elven eyes scan the turbulent ocean, alert for anything that might pose a danger to the ship.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=16 ; d20+7=18 ;
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 11:50:04 PM
Bigby takes note of the shifting weather and makes effort to assist where he can. Perception check for any trouble (16). Bigby will cast light spell if it's dark to assist and can cast know direction if needed. Bigby then makes a survival check to assist in avoiding any natural hazards such as icebergs (18). Bigby does this with Wolfgang at his side. "I know it's scary up here Wolfgang, but we need to help to avoid these icebergs. That would be bad for the boat if we crashed into one."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 10:23:49 AM
'Lil takes a moment to stop and pray to Domi.

"Hey boss man, We got some nasty weather brewin' down here. I'ma gonna do you proud and do my best to protect folks, but I'd sure appreciate some help if yer able."

That done, she heads up top. She doesn't know how to help navigate or steer the ship. She doesn't have Caelwyn's eyes. What she has are muscles, a pretty smile, and a real good head on her shoulders. She keeps an eye out for any sailors doin' stuff that could be risky. She helps those folk best she's able, even if that's just keeping a hand on them so they can use both of theirs to work.

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10 d20=17 ; d20=19 ;
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 10:41:07 AM
Ungy looks out at the coast. He recognizes the landmass (knowledge history check: 22)! History dictates that this area of the seas have known trouble before, but it has known peaceful tides as well. Having conjured up this useless and vague information from his memory banks, Ungy heads back downstairs, thinking he just might do a yodel or two this time (perform sing check: 26).

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+9=11 ;
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 1:39:00 PM
Sol tries to remember if there are any safe paths that may have been mentioned or he picked up in his reading. ((History Check 11)).

However, he does stay up on deck near the bow, trying to keep the cold air our of his clothes by wrapping himself up in extra layers as needed, but whenever someone spots a particularly large piece of ice, or one that is particularly dangerous, he will cast Magic Missile in an attempt to break up the piece or push it out of the way, providing a clear path for the ship.

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+5=9 ;
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 5:46:06 PM
Haemir sends Fand to scout and report on the ships path. (Sailing: 9 to lend a hand)

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = Dancing Lights d20+4=7 ;
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 6:27:15 PM
Barnaby resolves to help the team through these rough waters, and stands on a side of the ship looking about for possible danger. (Perception = 7). But can't see too well so he casts Dancing lights, creating four torches that he moves around in front of the ship at a distance of 50 feet, hoping it will help reveal any imminent dangers in their path.

Death of the Titanic (DM BatMark)
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 8:31:50 PM

The Nixie Queen slides through the icy waters, and even the Captain looks a little tense. Ungy realizes that the red glow in the distant lands is probably cast by the active volcanoes reported to exist within the Jagged Jaw mountains. Either that, or by the great red wyrm who dwells there. As night falls and the mists blow in, it becomes truly chilling, figuratively and literally. Magic light provided by Bigby and Barnaby does help some, as does the scouting by Fand.

Suddenly, Fand squawks, "Hard to port!" just as Caelwyn cries out "Iceberg!" The Captain and pilot respond instantly, and the ship makes a hard turn as an enormous gray shape looms out of the murk. Slowly, too slowly, the ship begins to come around. It is almost enough, but the starboard bow glances off the iceberg, sending a strong shudder down her keel. Caelwyn and Sol, on watch at the bow, are almost knocked overboard to a cold watery doom, but are saved by a quick grab by ’Lil. With a sickening scrape, the ship slides by the iceberg and then is in the clear. Haemir is able to help the crew determine that damage was minimal, but it was close. The Captain swears a dark oath at the near miss, but thanks you all the same for your role in saving the Queen.

Your relief is short lived, however. Off to your starboard side, and a little behind, you hear the sickening crunch of wood splintering, followed by more cracking and wails of distress in Common and Dwarven. You can barely make out flickering lamps through the fog, but as the crunching and screaming continue, the lights seem to drop lower and lower..and then suddenly are snuffed out. Captain Signi swears a great deal more, but grimly carries on. "To turn about would risk even greater losses, and they will not survive these waters long enough for rescue," she declares. You see some of the crew look at one another in dismay, but they keep their low muttering from the Captain’s ears. Everyone is startled when Ungy breaks out into an ill-timed yodel, but then nervous laughter breaks out, as the tension is somewhat relieved by this inappropriate behavior. Even Signi chuckles a little, but calls out, "Look sharp, we’re not out of this yet!"

What more can you do to survive the night?

(OOC: Sol realized before using a spell slot that magic missiles only target creatures, so he was unable to unleash destruction on the incoming iceberg. At least you still have your spell.)

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=1 ; d20=18 ;
Wednesday September 5th, 2018 9:24:59 PM
Caelwyn thanks 'Lil for her help and sends up a prayer of thanks to Domi. "Please, see us all through this night..." he whispers, as he peers ahead into the fog. There may be more icebergs about. Unfortunately, even his sharp eyes are unable to discern what lies ahead (Perception: Natural 1...).

He holds tightly to a nearby rope, to avoid the possibility of being knocked overboard should another collision occur. "Take heart, friends", he calls to those near him. "Domi has work for us to do - he will see us through this peril!" (CHA 22)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+8=16 ; d20+9=15 ;
Thursday September 6th, 2018 3:06:55 AM
Bigby feels sorrow for the lost shipmates and considers jumping off to help, but then hears the Captains somber words and Bigby thinks to self I need to help who's still here. You have to be realistic about these things. If only he were a stronger druid to help.

Bigby focuses on the task before him and tells Wolfgang to go check on Scynir to make sure she's ok down below (handle animal: 16). Bigby continues to use his light to assist and attempts to plant himself firmly on the boat, all the while looking for more icebergs to avoid (perception: 15) and calling out any warnings that would be appropriate. If the mist becomes a problem with determining north Bigby will cast know direction to assist the captain to determine north.

Death of the Titanic, part two (DM BatMark)
Thursday September 6th, 2018 6:37:44 AM
(OOC: just to be clear, the sounds you heard were from another ship, lost behind you in the mists. No one from your ship has gone overboard.)

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Thursday September 6th, 2018 9:53:00 AM
Enthused by the lukewarm response to his yodel (he will take whatever he can get. Adoration is so sparse these days), Ungy grins widely and looks over the water, helping Bigby to check for icebergs.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday September 6th, 2018 10:37:21 AM
Everything about her wanted to go save those men, but 'Lil can't think of any way to do that. Someday, if Domi's willing, she'll be strong enough to prevent stuff like this. She prays for their souls, then goes back to work keeping the other folks on-board.

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=10 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=11 ;
Thursday September 6th, 2018 11:33:54 AM
Haemir runs to the back of the ship and for a second looks like he's about to jump in and try to save the crew ... then as the fog rolls over the flickering lights he realises that they would be long dead before he could even reach them and his shoulders sag in despair. Loosing more people to the sea and so soon - it feels like a part of him tears off and drifts away. "Oh Maab..." is all he can muster as his voice fails him.

He watches in silence grimacing and clenching the rail tighter with each muffled scream. Remaining there for a while even after the silence. Eventually he notices Bigby (Sense motive:10) and realises they had shared similar intentions.

"I know friend... his voice crackles with emotion. "But jumping in wouldn't save anyone. You'd probably die before you reached the wreck and every time you dived underwater to find them - the surface above you would freeze over... Trust me when I say if there was even a slim chance of saving them I would be half way there by now". Gritting his jaw with determination he finally pulls himself away from the edge - patting Bigby on the back as he passes, "The living need us more now Bigby".

He takes the emotion roiling around inside him and uses it to fuel his actions, redoubling his efforts. Climbing the mast he tries to keep a lookout (Perception:3), but his eyes keep misting up with thoughts of the crew. He casts his own Dancing Lights and looks for any gaps between Bigby and Barnaby's lights. Fand also carries on scouting (Perception:10) and Haemir attempts to help as best he can. (Sailing:9 & Survival:11)

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Thursday September 6th, 2018 1:04:36 PM
Sol, surprised by almost being knocked overboard steadies himself, this was not his forte... not even close.

He also hadn't prepared any spells worth the paper they were written on today. Perhaps... though...

He runs below deck to try and find the damage, and use the Mendings he had available to try and repair the damage, hoping that even a small amount of work may help steady them for the night.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none d20+4=22 ; d20+3=16 ;
Thursday September 6th, 2018 8:00:43 PM
Barnaby is saddened by the loss of the other ship, but continues to keep watch. He racks his brain for any information he may have read about these ice flows (Knowledge nature = 16).

He also will prepare magic missile should another iceberg come into their path. He continues to look ahead, (Perception =22), readying to shoot his spell if the need should arise.

That was close! (DM BatMark)
Thursday September 6th, 2018 8:36:43 PM

Caelwyn says words of thanks to ‘Lil and prayers to Domi, holds tight to a line, and bucks up everyones’ spirits.

Bigby and Haemir share a moment bonding in grief before accepting the inevitable. Along with ’Lil, they swear to become able to do more next time.

Ungy shows some enthusiasm for the first time in living memory, and perks up enough to help look out for more icebergs, assisted by Barnaby.

Sol is able to help mend the minor damage below decks, plugging some slow leaks and seeps from the collision with the iceberg.

With skill, spells, spirit, and prayers to Domi and Maab, the party manages to survive the night, and by morning the skies have warmed. There is still fog, in fact even thicker than before, and the Captain explains that the coast along this mysterious land is quite treacherous, so he has sailed away from the shore for a while to avoid the hazards. You occasionally see glimpses of the other remaining ships--now only four others accompany you on your journey. Captain Signi dismisses you to go below and get some sleep, and you realize that you have been awake for more than a day and a half now. The tension and adrenaline from the night before have worn off and a deep weariness seeps into your bones. Your spaces in the hold below beckon…

(Please choose a hammock in the top right corner of the main hold (below decks in the general area of squares Q-S, 11-14 on the map of the Nixie Queen.)

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Thursday September 6th, 2018 9:10:23 PM
Haemir bunks down in the bottom right hammock (R14) after feeding Fand. Fand is snoring within seconds.
"We made it..." he says to no one and everyone. Too tired to eat himself he drifts in to a dream he won't remember when he awakes.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday September 6th, 2018 9:33:48 PM
Bigby will curl up with Wolfgang in S14. Bigby acknowledges Haemir's and his shared moment with a comment: "we certainly did Haemir. We worked as a..." Bigby hesitates, but says it anyhow,"as a pack." Bigby then laughs and thinks...but then decides to just say it out loud, "You should laugh every moment you live, for you'll find it decidedly difficult afterward."

Bigby weary lays down with Wolfgang and decides to get some much-needed rest. we made it through another day and that's good enough for me," Bigby thought to himself.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Thursday September 6th, 2018 10:17:06 PM
Caelwyn chooses bunk R12 and settles down. While grieved at the loss of a ship and so many souls, he realizes there was nothing he could have done to save any of them. He offers up another prayer to Domi, thankful that they have made it this far, and focuses his mind to rest.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday September 7th, 2018 2:56:27 AM
Sol takes a deep breath before following the instruction to get some rest, his eyelids drooping from tiredness, he heads down and stumbles into hammock S11. However, before he falls asleep, he takes out the book he’s been writing in and writes down the events of the day, desperately resisting sleep until he can get some coherent notes down.

Once he’s finished writing in his book, he looks around at his compatriots, and smiles softly to himself, satisfied and happy with those that are with him. He makes a couple more notes in the margin of his book, but seems to fall asleep before finishing the line that says “These are good people... I lik...” it then trails off as Sol falls into a deep, satisfying sleep.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none
Friday September 7th, 2018 10:18:21 AM
Barnaby's eyelids are very heavy by the time they make their way below decks, having been up since before dawn of the day before. He greets hammock Q11 quite gratefully. As he lays down he reaches over to his fortune telling card and flips one over, getting the 9 of swords, a man sitting in bed with his hands covering his face. Bad dreams. Sorrow. Barnaby thinks of the lost ship, May their gods greet them and keep them well. He falls fast asleep, with a slight sense of foreboding of things to come.

(ooc: using this free online deck: https://serennu.com/tarot/pick.php?nc=16)

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday September 7th, 2018 10:32:43 AM
'Lil beds down in Q12, wanting to be somewhere in the middle of everyone. She sits up cross-legged in the hammock, enjoying the gentle swaying of the boat. It's not long before she's forced to lie back and sleep.

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Friday September 7th, 2018 11:21:11 AM
After carefully examining the remaining hammocks, Ungy climbs into R13. None of them will beat a thick, feather bed, but when one is very tired it hardly matters anymore. Ungy falls asleep halfway into the hammock, his right foot still climbing in as his snoring sets in.

Enter the...what are those things? (DM BatMark) d20+6=26 ; d20+6=7 ;
Friday September 7th, 2018 8:09:58 PM

Bigby and Haemir settle in as a pack, finding comfortable hammocks near the stairway from above decks. Caelwyn says a last prayer to Domi before nodding off. Sol makes a few quick notes on the day before slumber sets in. Barnaby draws an ominous card, the 9 of Swords, which is sure to disturb his sleep, it seems. ’Lil seems more content near the center of the group, and Ungy is soon snoring like a lumberjack.

All in all, you sleep the honest, welcome sleep of those who have seen death and walked away. Near dusk, however, there is a commotion.

(Make a perception check at -10 to be awakened by the ruckus. Those who fail vs DC 7 remain asleep and are surprised. Those who succeed vs DC 7 will act in the upcoming surprise round (move or standard acton only.)

Those who waken can hear the sound of battle on the deck above. More importantly, there are two fish-like humanoid creatures at the base of the stairs, each carrying a wicked looking trident. They are coming your way! Prepare to defend yourselves!

Combat map on the Nixie Queen.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=13 ;
Friday September 7th, 2018 10:21:51 PM
Caelwyn turns in his sleep, disturbed a bit by the noise from above, but does not awaken, exhausted as he is from their journey (Perception 5).

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20-10=0 ; d20-8=4 ;
Saturday September 8th, 2018 6:10:10 AM
Haemir and Fand don't even stir (Perception: Rubbish)

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Saturday September 8th, 2018 11:37:11 AM
Sol takes a deep breath before following the instruction to get some rest, his eyelids drooping from tiredness, he heads down and stumbles into hammock S11. However, before he falls asleep, he takes out the book he’s been writing in and writes down the events of the day, desperately resisting sleep until he can get some coherent notes down.

Once he’s finished writing in his book, he looks around at his compatriots, and smiles softly to himself, satisfied and happy with those that are with him. He makes a couple more notes in the margin of his book, but seems to fall asleep before finishing the line that says “These are good people... I lik...” it then trails off as Sol falls into a deep, satisfying sleep.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20-9=3 ; d20-4=3 ;
Saturday September 8th, 2018 11:41:49 AM
((OoC: Please ignore previous post, somehow my iPad reposted my response from last night.))

Both Corbin and Elijah continue snoring softly as the attack begins, staying up that little bit later to write in his book was obviously not wise.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=18 ; d20+2=22 ;
Saturday September 8th, 2018 11:59:52 AM
(perception bigby is 18-10=8, and wolfgang is 22-10=12). Bigby and Wolfgang reluctantly awaken from the ruckus stirred on the ship. Bigby gets his gear on (armor and spear) and readies for battle. Wolfgang awaits for Bigby to jump on him for the next round to charge. As a free action, both Bigby and Wolfgang make as loud of a wolf howl as they can to awake whoever they can. ""ARH-WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO." Bigby prepares his mind by saying to himself, I'm the big bad wolf little fishies and your my next meal.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20-6=-5 ;
Saturday September 8th, 2018 2:59:13 PM
'Lil is so asleep, even the wolf doesn't wake her...

Perception -5

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10 d20-10=9 ;
Sunday September 9th, 2018 12:39:44 PM
Ungy jerks up and sees the twisted humanoid creatures. "Oh, great." Ungy sarcastically mutters under his breath.

He jumps out of the hammock and readies himself. He came aboard to sing songs and to fulfill his charter... and he is all out of songs...

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none d20-6=8 ; d20+6=15 ;
Monday September 10th, 2018 10:39:02 AM
Barnaby awakens to the ruckus and senses the danger lurking at the bottom of the stairs. He thinks of casting magic missile, but fears for the ships safety. He whips out of bed approaching silently down the row (Stealth = 15) with his quarterstaff, poking and hissing a free action at 'Lil and Caelwyn as he goes, "Wake, wake! There is mischief afoot."

Something fishy is going on... (DM BatMark) d20+5=8 ; d20+5=9 ; d8+3=6 ;
Monday September 10th, 2018 8:33:39 PM

Caelwyn, Haemir, Fand, Sol, Corbin, and ’Lil sleep the sleep of the soon-to-be dead. Bigby, Wolfgang, Barnaby, and Ungy, on the other hand, come alert in response to the racket, and see the two menacing fish-men advancing to attack.

(Note that putting on armor properly takes 1-4 minutes, depending on type. Search “donning armor” on the Equipment tab of the PRD CRB for more details. You can don a shield in 1 move action. You can sleep in light armor without penalty, however, so you can have that type of armor on if you like. Drawing a weapon is also a move action, although if your BAB is +1 or better, you can draw a weapon as part of a move.)

The nearest of the attackers closes in on Bigby (5’ step to S15) and takes a hasty attack with his trident. Fortunately, he rushes the thrust and gets a little tangled up in the hammock, so the strike misses! The second steps up near the slumbering Haemir, and lashes out around the cover provided by corner of the bulkhead. He just barely connects, one tine of his trident gouging Haemir for 6 hp of damage.

Bigby, Barnaby, and Wolfgang (and perhaps the wounded and now awake Haemir) raise holy heck, rousing the rest of the party from their dreams or nightmares.

(Bigby, Wolfgang, Barnaby, and Ungy get one action (standard or move) this round. Next round, everyone can act normally. Here’s an updated map showing where everyone one is when your turn begins in the surprise round. You can roll out of your hammock for free. Note that the entryway that the fishmen are approaching through is narrow, so there isn't enough room for everyone to crowd up there and take a swing.)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+2=14 ; d6+1=5 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+7=12 ;
Monday September 10th, 2018 11:45:24 PM
Bigby pats down his body and realizes he's wearing armor. hahaha...silly Bigby...you slept in your armor again didn't you. Well, at least it works to your advantage this time.

Bigby hops onto Wolfgang for a move action (he decides to forget the spear and use his claws when he gets the chance to attack next round) and decides to fight defensively (for the extra 2 to his ac). Wolfgang will take an attack and a trip action (should the attack hit) against the fishy thing that attacked Bigby (14 att roll, 5 damage if hit, and then trip for a 10). Bigby will use his mounted combat to defend for Wolfgang should Wolfgang get attacked (12). Bigby snarls at his adversary and yells "get him, Wolfgang!"

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 6:16:02 AM
Sol, fast asleep up to this point, hears the fight begin, and awakens, looking around bleary eyed and half asleep, he notices the interlopers, but doesn't seem to put two and two together for a moment.

He rubs the sleep from his eyes, looking closer at what is going on before realising that they are under attack, and he climbs out of his hammock and retrieves his staff, still rubbing sleep from his eyes and trying to wake himself up.

HAEMIR - (RICH) HP:2/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 10:17:51 AM
Sighing Haemir rolled on to his side. All was peaceful, the beach was beautiful and the blue sky cloudless. 'Life could not be better...' The heat from the sun was beginning to burn his shoulder but he ignored it as he looked over at her. She was swimming ...

A wolf howled somewhere in the distance but the dull pain in his shoulder distracted him as it grew exponentially. Suddenly he was ripped from the peaceful, light and warm beach to the dark, damp and cold ship, rocking and lurching. The pain now excruciating he cries out in shock. Touching his shoulder he can barely make out details but his fingers are covered in something dark, wet and metallic smelling, he blinks trying to focus. For a brief second both scenes overlap - the dream beach and the the cold reality of the fish creature with its trident. His other arm flailing knocks Fand off the side of the hammock and the Macaw flaps around flustered. He shakes his groggy head and refocuses. Cold reality floods in like a barrel of strong coffee and he realises - he has seconds to do something or he is about to die...

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 3:48:02 PM
'Lil does not like being poked awake. "Aye, you get your bleedin' stick outta my side ya blasted gobermouch." She rubs her eyes awake just in time to see Haemir get poked.

Fun fact about 'Lil: she just loves to hit bad guys with her hammer.

The priest gets a wild look in her eyes with a devilish smile to boot. "Well it's 'bout time I get ta earn my pay. LET'S GET CLOBBERIN'." 'Lil hops down from her hammock and grabs Ramona (her hammer), ready to start smooshing some heads.

***

Don't forget to update your HP in your headers, folks. You want those of us with healing to know if you're gonna die.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = Ray of Frost d20+1=10 ; d3=3 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 4:40:00 PM
Barnaby is horrified as he watches the fish creature stab Haemir. He casts Ray of Frost at it, ranged touch attack roll = 10. I if it hits, it causes 3 damage (ooc, I hope I did that right!).

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 5:49:04 PM
Ungy grabs his short bow and loads an arrow, hands quivering with anticipation (move: draw weapon).

Time to go fishing... (DM BatMark) d20+5=8 ; d20-1=19 ; d20-1=6 ; d4+1=5 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 8:24:33 PM

Bigby leaps atop Wolfgang and directs him to attack. With a sharp snap, Wolfgang’s fangs clang shut, just missing the fishman who leans back in alarm.

Barnaby tries to thread a ray of frost through a wall of companions, but the required caution forces a miss. (OOC: Ayla, for a Ray of Frost, a ranged touch attack, you add your DEX mod of +2, your size bonus of +1, and your BAB, for a total of +3 to hit. In this case, however, you get a whopping -8 penalty for shooting at a target with cover that is also in melee.)

Haemir is shocked from his dreamstate by the violent assault, and is confronted by the reality that he is already severely injured--but not so much so that he can’t send Fand to safety. Sol and Caelwyn more slowly realize what is going on and prepare to join the fight, as does ’Lil with a wild gleam in her eye that almost seems to reflect off Ramona. Ungy, too, is quivering in anticipation of getting into the fight.

The fishman (S1) in front of Bigby continues to press his attack, despite his apparent concern over Wolfgang’s powerful jaws. He pokes at Bigby again, equally ineffectually (to hit = 8), but also opens his maw to reveal a nightmare of fishy fangs. He takes a chomp at Wolfgang that almost catches him by the throat (critical threat, not confirmed), dealing 5 hp to your lupine companion. The other fishman grins wickedly down at Haemir, seeming to enjoy twisting his trident as he pulls it back from Haemir's flesh. He glances towards the back of the party, then withdraws from sight, moving around the corner toward the port side of the ship. You hear screams of alarm from the colonists bunked down in that direction, as well as continued sounds of heavy fighting above decks.

(The map of what you can currently see is here. You now may each take a full round's worth of actions.)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 14/19 -AC 17 2d20+3=19 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+2=17 ; d6+1=2 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+7=22 ;
Tuesday September 11th, 2018 11:45:26 PM
Bigby attempts to claw but misses twice (please disregard the first roll. I did that wrong). Wolfgang takes a bite at the Fishman (17, 2 damage for a bite, trip 4 miss). If he attacks Wolfgang Bigby will use mounted combat for a dodge (22). Bigby thinks to himself, these fish sticks are harder to hit than I thought they'd be...can't seem to get a break...grrr. Bigby yells, "maybe if we flank this guy."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d8+1=6 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 10:30:54 AM
'Lil starts heading towards the stairs, cursing up a storm all the while. She stops to punch Haemir in the arm, hard. It hurts, but he finds the gashing wound in his side stitches itself up and stops hurting. "Them's the rules, bud. You make me stop beating on things to heal ya, ya get punched."

***

Move: Q14
Standard: Spontaneously cast CLW (swapping out Prot. from evil). 6 healing to Haemir.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+5=8 ; d6-2=-1 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 1:16:14 PM
Sol, finally clearing the fog of sleep from his mind, realises he hand actually grabbed his weapon, but the pole the hammock was attached to. After realising that he actually hasn't had time to Prepare his spells, and as such is without his Arcane abilities, settles on a slightly unusual course of action, actually trying to physically fight.

This is not something I thought I would have to do...

He immediately grabs his actual staff, and focus his will around it, causing it to fly at the enemy from his hand and attempt strike the fish person.

He then commands Corbin to fly and seek out the other attackers and let Sol know where they are so that Sol and his compatriots can find them and deal with them.

****

Move Action - Pick up Staff
Standard Action - Use Hands of the Apprentice

Attack roll = 8
Damage roll = 0

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none d20+4=7 ; d20+4=22 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 5:53:49 PM
Barnaby curses to himself as his ray of frost misses and seeing 'Lil and Bigby handling the two fish creatures at the end of the row, decides that his skills may be better put to use up on deck. Since the way at the end of the row of hammocks is blocked, he decides to jump through the hammocks between R/S 11-12 (Acrobatics = 7) and run up the stairs on his left (assuming this goes to the top deck).

He scans the deck to see where his help might best be put to use. (Perception = 22).

Haemir - (RIch) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d6+1=6 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+1=20 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+1=16 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 6:17:27 PM
Haemir winces at the punch and looks to see who his latest attacker is. As a warmth flows through his shoulders and the wound closes (he misses what Lil says) he rolls off of his hammock (free action) in to row Q grabs his trident (move action) & concentrates looking at the remaining fish creature. His eyes crackle like lightning and a vortex of wind and rain whips around the fish-man. (Ranged touch attack roll:12 - for 5 points of nonlethal damage & -2 penalty to fishy-things attack rolls for 1 round).

"Take him Fand..." he mutters.

Fand who was virtually on top of the fish-thing explodes in to action as a frenzy of feathers (Bite:20 (4 dmg), Talon:12 (3 dmg), Talon:16 (4 dmg) squawking & cursing)

(Standard: Storm Burst 1/6)

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10 d20=5 ; d6=4 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 6:32:27 PM
Ungy pulls back the arrow and shoots at the Fish-man! (attack roll = 5, damage roll = 4. Hope I did that right).

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 7:27:50 PM
Caelwyn, now fully awake, immediately draws his longsword and picks up his shield. Regretting that he has no time to put on his breastplate, he asks Domi for protection and heads into the fray. Seeing his companions dealing with the first sea creature, he turns and heads around to the other side of the below deck area, following the screams of the other passengers. Hopefully he can intercept the monster and kill it before it hurts anyone else...

They went that away... (DM BatMark) d20+6=9 ; d20=5 ; d20+5=18 ; d20-1=4 ; d8+3=7 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 9:10:52 PM
Bigby flails with his claws, but distracts the fishman long enough for Wolfgang to sink his fangs into the thing (2hp damage to S1).

’Lil moves up and gives Haemir some tough love, courtesy of Domi (6hp of healing).

Haemir takes step clear of the fishman’s reach and lets loose a crack-a-lackin Storm Burst at the thing. Unfortunately, his aim is spoiled by all the flailing of Bigby and Wolfgang, who he has to be careful about hitting. (OOC: Check out the rules for ranged attacks against targets in melee, which is a -4 penalty.) Fand, on the other wing, is a frenzy of feathers, with his bite and one talon digging into the sushi-man (total of 8hp)!

Ungy lines up a shot, but it thunks into the wall, narrowly missing several of his companions (OOC: just for flavor, there is no chance in Pathfinder of accidentally hitting your friends, but you did take the same penalty for shooting into melee. Don’t forget to add +3 from your DEX mod to future ranged attack rolls, such as with your bow!)

Sol staff flies through the air, propelled by his magic, but does not connect with the slippery fishman.

Caelwyn and Barnaby heroically move to the assistance of the colonists. They find that there is a wall between them and the port side of the ship, but they know there is a path up the ladder and across that compartment to the ort side of the ship. They move that way... (OOC: I’m assuming you would choose that path, as it is the only one open to you to achieve your stated aim. Let me know if you disagree.)

The fishman (S1) near Bigby is gravely wounded, but hasn’t given up the fight. In fact, the damage only seems to have made it furious, and it is practically bubbling at the mouth in a fishy frenzy. It strikes at Bigby, but is apparently too angry to swing straight. It’s bubbly bite is no more effective against Wolfgang. This sea creature must carry some sort of curse to be so ineffectual!

Caelwyn and Barnaby seem to have discovered where the other fishman went...he was coming around behind you! Or at least it looks like him, what with the trident covered in what might be Haemir’s blood. You encounter him inside the compartment at the top of the ladder, and he takes a vicious stab at Caelwyn, hitting for 7hp. His bite snaps at thin air, so that’s something to thank Domi for!

(OOC: You may now each take a full round of actions, with the current map here.)

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+3=4 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 9:55:31 PM
Gritting his teeth against the pain, Caelwyn pulls away from the fish-man's trident. He knows he has taken a fairly serious wound, but there is no time to patch himself up now. He immediately steps forward, swinging his longsword at the creature's head.

(Ooc: Looks like a natural 1 on that attack role...drat)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 14/19 -AC 17 d20+3=13 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+2=20 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 11:31:34 PM
Come on Wolfgang...don't let Fand have all the fun! Bigby thinks to himself but doesn't say outloud, good thing Fand is here. Can't let Wolfgang know I thought that though.

Bigby goes for two more swings at fish sticks with his claws (13, 9...ooc: assuming those are misses). Bigby's convinced he's really doing a number on the creature and he shouts, he can't take much more of this fury!"

Wolfgang goes for a bite againt fish guy (20

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 14/19 -AC 17 d6+1=5 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+7=24 ;
Wednesday September 12th, 2018 11:35:08 PM
(damage 5). Wolfgang goes for a trip (8). Bigby will use mounted combat to attempt to dodge any attack at Wolfgang (24 for mounted combat dodge). Bigby's glad that Wolfgang is making contact against fish guy and says We're doing it! Bigby's convinced that his attacks are helping this combat.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20-1=12 ; d6=5 ; d20+1=20 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=9 ; d4=1 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 5:36:35 AM
Haemir concentrates again and the flurry of wind & rain circles around the fish creature (Ranged touch attack:12 (-4 ranged/+3 Dex) for 5 points of nonlethal damage & -2 penalty to fishy-things attack rolls for 1 round). Then seeing how crowded it is he drops his trident (free) and grabs his cross bow, fumbling for a bolt to load (move)

Fand carries on his swooping attack (20 for 1 point dmg) missing with his other attacks as the wind slightly buffers him.

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10 d20=13 ; d6=5 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 9:43:11 AM
Ungy can't believe he missed. "How dare this arrow defy me!" he cries out. Fumbling around, he manages to find another arrow and loads. He eyes the blubbering Fish-man and locks in his aim...

Attack roll = 13+3 -> 16 (I have precision shot so no penalty for shooting into melee).
Damage roll = 5

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20=1 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 10:41:14 AM
'Lil steps aside to try and attack the fishdude, but gets Ramona tangled up in the hammock (nat 1). "Let go'a my hammer, you stupid cot!" she shouts as she frees it.

***

Move: R14
Standard: Attack - nat 1

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+5=15 ; d20-2=4 ; d6-2=-1 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 12:52:34 PM
Sol, cursing his inability to hit his opponent takes a moment to marshall his Will again.

I suppose I shall try again to defeat aid in the defeat of this monstrosity.

Again he holds the staff, it floats slightly between his hands for a moment before flying through the air of it's own accord fo strike the fishy person.

****

Standard action - Hands of The Apprentice (15 to hit, 0 damage)
Move action - Not used

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none d4=4 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 8:37:20 PM
Barnaby yells "Get down!" as Caelwyn swings and misses at their opponent, and casts magic missile at the fish man. (d4=4+1=5hp).

Barnaby attempts to climb up the second staircase towards the main deck calling to Caelwyn, "Hurry! We must get out into the open!"

Current prepared spells:
0 level
Mend item
Prestidigtation
Ray of frost (used).

1st level
magic missile (used).

One down... (DM BatMark) d20+6=24 d8+4=9
Thursday September 13th, 2018 9:20:36 PM

Caelwyn bolds faces down the fishman in the other compartment, but cannot connect against this slippery foe. Barnaby puts a magic missile into the fishman (for 5hp), causing it to hiss in pain and fury, then Barnaby moves up to the main deck, calling out for the party to move up into the open. Barnaby Highlight to display spoiler: { On deck you see that there has been a great battle, and there are crewmen, colonists, and fishmen dead all over the deck. The Captain is surrounded by a great heap of slain fishmen, and roaring in fury as she swings her hammer about again. Fortunately, it looks like the battle up here has swung in favor of the crew of the Nixie Queen, and the remaining fishmen are beginning to withdraw over the side of the ship into the water.}

Meanwhile, down in the hold, Bigby continues his flailing fury, apparently setting the fishman up for a hard bite from Wolfgang (for 5hp damage.) Haemir also connects with his spell, dealing some nonlethal damage and slowing the thing down, while Fand swoops in for another claw attack that leaves a small trail of blood behind. An arrow from Ungy slams home as well, dealing an additional 5hp. Sol’s staff flies through the air but doesn’t do much, and ’Lil steals a tactic from the fishmen and gets her weapon tangled up in a hammock, but it doesn’t matter as the fishman is simultaneously pummeled, scraped, and skewered into a quivering blob of fishman parts.

The remaining fishman begins to froth at the mouth in anger and skewers Caelwyn again for 9 hp of damage, leaving him unconscious and bleeding on the floor. The party down below hears his cry of pain and the thump of a body hitting the floor, then sees the fishman grinning malevolently down from the top of the ladder...

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 14/19 -AC 17 d20+5=6 ; d20+5=11 ; d2+2=4 ; d20+4=16 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+4=21 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 10:15:03 PM
Bigby and Wolfgang howl in unison and begin their charge against the other fish guy who hurt their pack member. Bigby takes two claw attacks as his primary natural attack with a bonus of charge (6, 11: 4dmg if hit). Wolfgang takes a bite attack with the charge (16: 3 damage, trip: 21cmb). Bigby once again convinced that he's taking this guy down..."get some fishy." Bigby makes a swift mounted combat roll to dodge if Wolfgang is attacked (

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 14/19 -AC 17 d20+7=18 ;
Thursday September 13th, 2018 10:15:49 PM
mounted combat roll is (18).

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 14/19 -AC 17
Thursday September 13th, 2018 10:31:18 PM
ooc: forgot to mention with the charge ac should be lower for both.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20=14 ; 2d6+2=9 ;
Friday September 14th, 2018 10:17:24 AM
'Lil gets her hammer unstuck and follows Bigby up and onto the upper deck. If there's any fishmen what need smackin, she smacks'em.

Move: Head upstairs
Standard: Attack fishdudes - Hit AC 14 for 9 damage

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d4+1=4 ;
Friday September 14th, 2018 3:32:18 PM
Sol, hearing the thump of Caelwyn's body whips round to see the fishman at the top of the ladder, and he immediately moves away from it. He then begins intoning his magical and arcane might into a simple Magic Missile Spell directly at the fishman.

"We need to help Caelwyn! There are a pair of healing potions in my pack, but I fear I would not make it past this fish creature!"

****

Move action - Move to S13
Attack action - Magic Missile at S2 (dealing 4 points of damage)

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10 d20+3=7 ; d6=5 ;
Friday September 14th, 2018 5:19:37 PM
Ungy spits at the dead fish-man and spins around. He spots the creature at the top of the ladder, inches a step closer and attempts to shoot (attack: 7, damage: 5)

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=5 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+1=11 ;
Friday September 14th, 2018 5:25:21 PM
Haemir hears Sol's shout to assist and thinks for a second.

He casts Daze at the fish creature he can see. (Will negates (DC:14) - SR: yes). If it's dazed he rushes past it to go to try and save the paladin If it's not he realises he would just be jeopardising the party by making himself another casualty and opts to shoot the creature - loading his crossbow (move action).

Fand flys at the creature (fly: 80') and attacks as many times as possible (highest roll was 11 so I'm assuming all Miss).

Fish Stick Day (DM BatMark) d20+4=16 ;
Friday September 14th, 2018 10:02:30 PM
Sol moves away, then fires a magic missile at the leering fishman above, striking him for another 5 hp of damage. He shouts for the others to help Caelwyn, if only they can find a way to reach him with the fishman blocking the top of the ladder…

Ungy takes a shot too, but it thunks harmlessly into the bulkhead.

Haemir tries to daze the slimy creature, but it merely blinks slowly for a moment before returning to its menacing antics. (Save = 16 vs DC14) Fand manages to fly up in front of it, but cannot land a blow.

’Lil manages to disentangle Ramona and beats Bigby to the ladder up. With a mighty blow, she smashes the light out of its beady fish eyes, and it drops past her to land with a wet thud on the deck of the hold.

Bigby and Wolfgang hold their charge, with the last foe down, and realize belatedly that the ladder would have prevented a charge anyway. (OOC: Stairs and the like are generally difficult terrain, so prevent a charge unless you have some special ability.)

It is suddenly quiet on the ship, the sounds of battle above and below having faded. There is just a strange, wet sucking sound coming from the compartment up where Caelwyn and Barnaby climbed to meet the fishman looping around behind you. Caelwyn Highlight to display spoiler: {Make a DC12 Con check to stabilize, otherwise lose 1hp as you bleed out.}

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d8+1=5 ; d8+1=5 ;
Saturday September 15th, 2018 10:12:26 AM
Haemir looks around and sees no more creatures and heads off to help Caelwyn. He won't rudely push anyone out of the way, but if left to do it he will lay a hand on Caelwyn and mutter some words. (Cure Light Wounds 5 hp). "Hmmm, I think he needs more... I shall get this one as you helped me Lil. Thank you by the way... I suspect he will still need more anyway." (if we are out of combat now he has one more heal which he'll use as well. (for another 5 HP's) and he will step back and pick up one of the tridents (as he dropped his) he will examine it later, but for now he grimaces at the amount of blood on it (some of which he realises is his own) and brandishing it he moves to check the rest of the ship is clear. Fand flaps to land on his shoulder.

"Is everyone ok?" He calls out.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 14/19 -AC 17 d20+9=11 ;
Saturday September 15th, 2018 10:28:36 AM
"AHHHHHHH!!!!" screams Bigby as he attempts to charge, but then suddenly realizes that he and Wolfgang are simply moving behind Lil due to stairs. hmmm...can't seem to charge up these stairs...say something about Lil...say she can really hit something hard. Bigby and Wolfgang will attempt to go up the stairs and follow Haemir up and past Lil. Bigby will attempt to check for dangers while Haemir heals. Perception roll (11).

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d6=6 ;
Saturday September 15th, 2018 5:11:15 PM
"WOOOOO!" shouts 'Lil as her hammer brains the fishman. "That's what you get for tryna stab folks what don't deserve stabbin'!"

She looks around and realizes combat's done already. "Hey everyone! Come to me if yer hurt!" She'll head over to Caelwyn, wait for any others who need healing, then channel some positive energy. Everyone in range gets healed for 6 HP.

'Lil is pumped. "Our first fight, guys! We should drink tonight to celebrate."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Saturday September 15th, 2018 5:30:07 PM
Sol, his staff in hand moves over to his pack, taking out the two healing potions, taking them over to both Haemir and Caelwyn.

"Do you think these may be of benefit? I know little of the healing arts but felt that procuring some magical assistance could have been a good idea."

He'll smile weakly as he offers the potions.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Sunday September 16th, 2018 1:54:38 AM
"Very kind Sol... but I think you should save them for now. Caelwyn How are you?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=20 ;
Sunday September 16th, 2018 10:52:57 PM
Caelwyn awakens, coming back to consciousness as the pain from his wounds is greatly lessened. "Thank you, Haemir", he says, as he gets to his feet. He looks around at his companions and down at the fish-monster, shaking his head. "He turned out to be more than I bargained for...I wasn't much help in this first battle, I fear. Except perhaps as a distraction." He chuckles. "Ah well. Excellent work, everyone. I am fine, thanks to you. Come, we should check above decks and make sure that everyone else is alright!"

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Monday September 17th, 2018 10:27:26 AM
Ungy stares at the fish-creature and then looks at his compatriots. "That could've ended a lot worse than it did, no offense Caelwyn."

He starts moving above deck.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none
Monday September 17th, 2018 5:49:56 PM
Barnaby wakes from his stupor at the sight of the violence on the top deck and realizes Caelwyn has not joined him. He hears the sounds of battle echoing in his ears coming from below, and he rushes down. Seeing Caelwyn injured, he swallows hard, hardly breathing until Caelwyn comes to. He lets out a large sigh of relief.

"Caelwyn, I am so sorry to have left you to battle the fishman alone. Are you alright? Please, by Grandfather Wind, I pledge that where I failed this time, I will not fail again.

Oh Captain, My Captain (DM BatMark)
Monday September 17th, 2018 8:07:19 PM
Haemir quickly moves to Caelwyn’s side, and bestows sufficient healing to bring him back to the land of the living. This ends the nasty wet sucking sound from his lungs, punctured by the fishman’s trident. Speaking of tridents, the ones dropped by the dying fishmen are of very fine quality, superior to your own.

Bigby follows Haemir up the ladder, looking impressed at the devastation wrought by ‘Lil’s hammer. Bigby and Wolfgang detect no additional threats when they scan around.

For her part, ’Lil exults at your victory, then channels a wave of healing energy over the party. Caelwyn’s wounds fully close, between this and Haemir’s previous ministrations. He wakes with a start, and thanks his newfound friends for their timely assistance.

Sol generously but uncertainly offers up healing potions, but they are no longer needed after ‘Lil and Haemir are done with their own healing powers, so the potions can be saved for another day, as Haemir suggests.

Barnaby returns below, and is relieved to find that Caelwyn has been rescued. He makes and oath to do better next time.

Ungy offers a characteristically quasi-optimistic appraisal of the situation, and begins to head above decks when he is interrupted by the Captain descending the stairs.

Captain Signi makes a tour through the hold, checking on the colonists and ship. She looks on in approval at seeing how thoroughly you dealt with the fishmen who came below. "Well done, taking out these two vile sahuagin who managed to sneak below decks during the fight. It would have been much worse down here had you not stood your ground. Their spoils are yours to keep, as a reward for your efforts." With that, she continues her tour of the ship, leaving you to sort yourselves out as you see fit.

When you search your fallen foes, you find an unexpectedly robust trove of treasure. There are two masterwork tridents, two masterwork heavy crossbows, 40 bolts, and 800gp worth of pearls. These are yours to distribute as you see fit.

(OOC: Congrats on surviving your first combat! Just a small taste of things to come, though… Everyone earns 350 XP, bringing you to a total of 550 XP each. With respect to the treasure, I would appreciate it if someone in the party would volunteer to track the party’s acquisition of treasure, using some sort of shared online spreadsheet or similar tool. That will help us all keep track of what is available, wealth by level, and so forth.)

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Monday September 17th, 2018 9:50:37 PM
Caelwyn smiles at Barnaby: "Fear not, my friend, I am alright. I should have been able to handle a single fish on my own." He turns to look at the sahuagin. "These two are better equipped than I had thought...can anyone make use of their weapons?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 12:50:05 AM
Wolfgang feels the healing surge from Lil's channel and is grateful. At the sight of the coast being clear, Bigby and Wolfgang settle down and are a bit relieved to find that everyone in the pack are now ok. "Honestly, I wouldn't know what to do with those things. I'm glad you are well now Caelwyn. It looks like you took a mighty blow from that one. It surely was something that would have taken any of us out."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 10:54:59 AM
"Those tridents are really pretty, but I don't think I could replace Ramona here." She notices there are fish brains on her hammer. "Eww. Anyway, I doubt there are just two sahuagin out there. Maybe we should set a watch from now on. I'm all pumped up, so I'll take first. I'll wake one a ya up in about two hours."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 12:48:46 PM
Haemir nods to Caelwyn and helps him up with a hearty pat on the back but he doesn't relax, gripping the trident tightly - it's only when he finally accepts the ship clear that his grip eases and he returns to his hammock and finally examines the weapons: "Wow this is fine work. Better balanced than my own. I'm actually not very good with traditional Elf weapons, tridents, nets and cross bows are about the only weapons I can use. They're both my weapons of choice. However, if anyone else prefers them..."

He listens to Lil's suggestion.
"Sure, why not. I'll take the watch after you Lil. I'm not sure I'm going to sleep after that anyway".
As he checks his hammock he notices his blood and shudders before moving one bunk over for now (from R14 to Q14).
"Ungy know any good bed time stories or songs?"

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 1:09:46 PM
Sol puts the potions back in his pack, partly happy they weren't needed.

"I am not skilled with any weapons beyond my staff I am sorry to say. Though I thank you for the offer."

He climbs back into his hammock.

"A bed time story or a song would be execellent. I am willing to take a third watch if required as well. Though I dare say it may be difficult to rouse me... I am quite a heavy sleeper."

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 3:51:42 PM
Ungy pets his trusty bow and bolts. "I would never replace you guys. You are... my everything..." His passionate interlude is interjected by Haemir.

"Bedtime stories or songs, hmm. Well, I do know this one ballad. It's about how a very brave bard took on treacherous fish creatures and saved the day. I think you'll like it. It's autobiographical. Also, very, very true to what actually happened."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 8:27:31 PM
Caelwyn encourages Haemir to take one of the tridents and crossbows. "They are your preferred weapons, after all! I suppose I shall take the others for safekeeping, for now, although I don't see myself using them. Unless someone else wants them, of course. We should hold onto the pearls as well, perhaps we can sell them, or they will be useful in the future. Would you all like me keep them safe?"

Hull Mettle Jacket (DM BatMark)
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 8:33:21 PM

Caelwyn reassures Barnaby, and then takes stock of the sahuagins’ gear. He’s not much interested in them, but offers to keep the loot safe if folks want.

Bigby basks in the healing glow from ‘Lil, and appreciates Caelwyn’s survival more than the loot.

’Lil, ever the practical one, suggests setting watches as she decides to favor Ramona over the tridents, even covered in nasty fishman goo.

Haemir enthuses over these very nice sahuagin weapons, both types of which are right up his alley. He takes some back to hammock to keep him company. Then he asks for a story or song from Ungy, which is actually more disturbing.

Sol carefully repacks his potions, saving them for another day. Not interested in the weapons, he climbs back into his hammock and supports the call for a bedtime story.

Ungy comes up with a whopper of a "fish tale" song that you are pretty sure is fake news. That’s a little less disturbing than when he pets his bow and bolts. Is it your imagination, or can you hear him muttering, "This is my bow. There are many others like it, but this one is mine. My bow is my best friend. It is my life. Without me, my bow is useless. Without my bow, I am useless. Before Pantheon, I swear this creed. My bow and myself are defenders of the Sargrass, we are the masters of our enemy, we are the saviors of my life. So be it, until there is no enemy, but Peace."? Nah, must be your imagination.

After all the excitement, things eventually calm down and you are able to make it through the rest of the night, under the watchful eye of some of your party. What would you like to do in the morning?

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday September 18th, 2018 11:59:53 PM
Bigby wakes up to meditate on the mysteries of nature and prepares for the day spells air bubble and read weather. Bigby will check out the weather outside and if nothing is amiss he will cast read weather to assist with any future weather issues for the next 48 hours. After that, Bigby will wake up Wolfgang and look for breakfast.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+4=11 ; d20+5=19 ;
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 3:16:22 AM
Haemir agrees with Caelwyn looking after the loot and makes a point of loading the heavy crossbow and placing it on the floor next to his hammock before settling down. It takes him a while to get back to sleep, both before and after his watch. In the morning he wakes early and walks around the ship groggily (actually his movements resemble a zombie in his half asleep state) till eventually he realises there is no where he can go far enough away from everyone to ensure refreshing his spells is totally safe, so he settles for the most secluded spot he can find - at the front of the ship on deck.

He meditates and performs his visualisation. In his mind he feels for a crack in the universe - much like feeling along a wall for a secret door. When he finds it he coaxes gently at the edges until he feels the veins or the Wold. The Shadow Realm, Wolds Blood starts to drip and in his mind he catches it (Concentration check:11 Vs DC:11) feeling it metaphorically flow through him his energy refreshes and he is suddenly wide awake and alive. Voices from the crack whisper at him, some promise things others cry out. Never a good place to linger he closes the gap and withdraws mentally stepping back in to his body and opening his eyes to the breeze.

Fand is soaring around and heads off in the direction the ship is going. Scouting perhaps he thinks 'I'm sure she will report anything interesting'. Refreshed and invigorated he enthusiastically helps out with the ship (Sailing:19) climbing the mast and securing a few ropes and whatever tasks Captain Signi needs help with (or whoever is in charge of the deck) he also asks what the plans for the day are before rejoining the others.

"Good morning! he says smiling and almost glowing with energy, he chuckles at the groans as some of the group awake.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 9:51:42 AM
'Lil sleeps in since she had first watch. She throws a nearby cup at Haemir as he wakes. "Shut yer gob, dude. It takes a lotta rest to look this good."

When she does wake, she'll spend time continuing training with any sailors she can sweet-talk into helping her out.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 1:44:14 PM
Sol rolls out of bed, later than all the others and immediately goes in search of food, and a quiet place to read his spell book. Upon finding something for breakfast, he takes it back to his hammock and begins to prepare his spells (0th Level: Light, Mending x2, 1st Level: Magic Missile, Charm Person, Summon Monster I). Once that is finished he will go above deck and offer his help the captain or anyone else who he feels may need it.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 8:06:02 PM
Barnaby is grateful and thanks Caelwyn for his graciousness about the fight with the fish folk.

When he lays down in his cot again, he resists the urge to pick another fortune teller's card, unsure he wants to know what the future holds, but ultimately his curiosity gets the better of him and he pulls a card.

He gets card number 5, the Hierophant. Barnaby hasn't studied the occult in depth, he got the deck more for fun than for it's potential use in fortune telling, but he reads this card as meaning that a holy man waits in their path, or possibly a teacher...

He can't keep his eyes open and falls heavily asleep, waking in the morning refreshed.

He comes on deck deciding that it's time to revisit Askel and see what he can learn from the dwarf. He looks for him on board and asks the crew if they know where he can be found.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 8:11:35 PM
While unsettled after being nearly stabbed to death by a fish-man, Caelwyn eventually does drift off to sleep. He awakens thankful to be alive, and determined that he won't be caught unawares so easily in the future. After finding some food, he takes time to offer prayers to Domi in a secluded part of the ship, then stands at the rail watching the water and the horizon. He is continuously on the alert for other dangers.

Rise and Shine! (DM BatMark)
Wednesday September 19th, 2018 8:49:56 PM

Bigby awakes early, and rises for some early morning meditation. Something must be interfering, however, because he doesn’t get what he was seeking…

(OOC: Remember that only spells in the CRB are valid, unless you have some special permissions or are using one of the special Woldian spells. Here’s a link to a spell list that makes it easy to stay within the CRB. The Woldian spells are on the Woldipedia.)

Haemir also rises early to do a zombie-like shuffle around the decks. He finds a quiet spot for his dangerous morning ritual, which he completes successfully, putting a little color back in his cheeks. Full of vim and vigor, he helps the crew for a while, earning their thanks and praise from Captain Signi, who waves him over to meet another dwarf woman. "Haemir, this is Luri Frostbrand, one of our scouts. Luri, Haemir is one of the ones I told you about, took a sticking but kept on ticking. Mighty glad to have him on board for this expedition." Luri looks you up and down, and comments, "Doesn’t look like much, but probably keeps to the old ways, so that’s alright!"

’Lil sleeps in, despite a few disturbances from Haemir and others. She eventually clambers into the light, and continues to charm the sailors into showing her the ropes.

Caelwyn gets a good night’s rest, mentally recovering from his near death experience at the hands of the sahuagin. In the morning, he joins the others for breakfast before spending some time in quiet communion with Domi. He eventually rises to stand alert for new dangers, but blessedly sees only the rolling waves and Fand sporting with some gulls.

(OOC: Don’t forget to roll a perception check for such things. Nothing to see this time, but you never know...)

Barnaby sleeps heavily, dreaming of men turning into trees and back, walking among the beasts, and other interesting things. Upon waking, he is seized with the urge to find Askel, and promptly does so, finding him talking to yet another dwarf, this one also wearing robes as well as the familiar symbol of Ffloy.

Sol rises last of all, and studies his books over a hearty breakfast prepared by Gyleon. He then heads up to the deck, where he spots Haemir talking to the Captain and another, weather-beaten dwarf woman.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday September 20th, 2018 10:49:50 AM
Bigby looks out into nature expecting to be one with the universe. Bigby waits and waits and waits. Bigby frowns and thinks to himself, I got nothing. Meh, the weather's not my stick anyhow...you have to be practical about these things. Say something about Bigby...say he's not good at determining the weather. Bigby shrugs and moves on with his day.

(OOC: I will double check and use the CRB on spells. I didn't realize there was restriction on spells but that makes sense now and thanks for pointing that out.)

Bigby will see where he can help. Bigby heads over to Haemir with Wolfgang and waits till he's done talking with the captain. "Haemir mind if you teach me some about sailing. Honestly would never see myself being a sailor but then again here we are. Can't beat em, I guess you join em."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Thursday September 20th, 2018 2:03:53 PM
Sol goes and stands next to Haemir, the captain and the other dwarf woman, waiting a respectful distance away until he is either acknowledged or feels he can add something of value, assuming it tends towards anything arcane in nature.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday September 20th, 2018 3:17:57 PM
'Lil takes one look at Luri and wants to be her friend. THERE was a woman who didn't take no nonsense. She butts in when Bigby asks about sailin' lessons.

"Yea, I've been tryin' ta learn the ropes myself, but there's so much to it. I didna think it was going to be easy, but there's a lot that can go wrong and a lotta bad that can happen when it does. These sailors are tough cookies." She offers a hand to Luri. "Hi ma'am, I'm 'Lil. Nice to meetcha."

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none
Thursday September 20th, 2018 7:53:22 PM
Barnaby approaches Askel and his companion and introduces himself,

”Ah a follower of Floyd, good morning to you, I am Barnaby. And greetings Askel, I am happy to see that you evaded being injured during the battle with the fish folk. Any idea what prompted the attack? I’d be happy to offer my services as may be needed..? I am starved for information, honestly, this whole land is foreign to me. I would be very grateful for anything you could tell me about where we are and the current course of action if you are able?”

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Thursday September 20th, 2018 8:35:30 PM
Caelwyn drifts toward the conversation, listening for any word about what prompted the attack or more information about the creatures which had tried to kill them.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Thursday September 20th, 2018 8:37:23 PM
'There are so many Old Ways - which one does she mean?' Haemir wonders as he looks up and spots Fand in the distance. Reaching in to his belt he extracts something from his lanyard and puts it to his mouth blowing it. As he does he watches Sol, Wolfgang and Bigby out of the corner of his eye. To the humans & dwarves there is no obvious sound from the whistle but within seconds Fand swoops in and lands in his shoulder. He beckons Bigby and Sol over with a warm smile.

"It's not much of an introduction... 'Hi this is one of the passsengers, yeah the one that got stabbed...'. But hey we survived" he says to the dwarf chuckling. "This is Bigby & Sol, both I suspect follow their own versions of old ways. Sol, Bigby this Luri Frostband. Luri is one of the scouts.". He gestures to blue Macaw - which turns to face the dwarf. "hello" the parrot says.
"This is Fand. Fand, Luri is a scout, perhaps you can assist her?"
Fand almost does a double take on Haemir's shoulder before bowing. Haemir is impressed with her lack of back-chat and gives her a slightly suspicious look before reaching in to his pocket and feeding her some seeds as they chat.
"Which old ways do you follow Luri?"

After the conversation when Bigby mentions teaching him about sailing he breaks in to a big smile.
"You know I was thinking the same thing. The fact is we are all going to need to know something about it - especially if we end up sailing the boat we spent a few days putting together. That could very well end up our main mode of transport and .. well I am going to need to sleep sometime. I was thinking that maybe I could run a class later on? Rather than repeat myself, perhaps everyone who wants to learn can attend?" He pauses for a second and then shakes his head "Sorry, you'll have to forgive me, it's the pragmatic Professor in me rearing its head" he gives Bigby and Barnaby a shrug followed by a cheeky smile.

DM Tanner
Thursday September 20th, 2018 11:22:31 PM
ooc: Hello, players!

The morning is peaceful as your party engages in light banter with the crew. They appear to be competent, pleasant company, and lift your spirits regarding the potential success of this endeavor. You will not be alone in attempting to tame the Sargrass Plains, and will be joined by dedicated professionals. Quiet a relief! The sweet salt-air and the rhythmic swaying of the ocean waves only adds to your feeling of centered calm.

A shout emerges from below deck. Several male dwarven voices arguing, muffled by the thick wooden timbers of the main deck. It is coming from the crew quarters. Askel Sturmsen gives a worried look to Signi Harvaldar, who nods and quickly hustles toward the stairs. She is only out of sight for a few seconds before more shouting is heard, this time quiet clear.

DWARVEN Highlight to display spoiler: {"It is Melin, Signi! Melin! He's been stealing!"}

DWARVEN Highlight to display spoiler: {"No, I haven't! You elf-loving liar!"}

DWARVEN Highlight to display spoiler: {"Call me a liar, huh, you shale-livered piece of dross? Things have been disappearing for days and you've been saying it's rats! But I saw you hide my silver weed-pipe under your bed!"}

DWARVEN Highlight to display spoiler: {"Lies! Lies, all of it, Signi!"}

DWARVEN Highlight to display spoiler: {"Shut your flaming gobs before I put my bloody fist down your throats!" Signi roars. "Melin... flip your bed."}

DWARVEN Highlight to display spoiler: {"... I don't have to. You don't have anything on me, and it's my property!"}

DWARVEN Highlight to display spoiler: {"This isn't a dwarfhold, Melin. It's a ship, and I'm the law, and I don't give a flaming bucket of piss what you think. Now flip your bed!"}

You hear sudden pop, followed by shouts and tumbling. You hear what appears to be the sound of a bed being slipped over. Several seconds of silence pass before the thumping of Signi's boots march methodically across the crew deck and up the stairs to the main deck. She is dragging a dwarf sailor by the collar. He is not quite unconscious, but is bleeding profusely from a laceration above his right eyebrow and looks to have a concussion.

Askel Sturmsen puts his fists on his hips. "What is the meaning of this!?"

Signi Harvaldar drops the sailor on the deck. "Melin, sir. He's been caught stealing from the crew. I demanded to search his belongings, and he struck me."

Askel raises an eyebrow. "He struck you?"

Signi flares her nostrils and stares daggers at the dwarf lying on the deck. "He.... surprised me."

Askel shakes his head in disappointment. "This is intolerable. Unworthy, dishonorable, and intolerable. Stealing from crew? Striking an officer? The penalty for that is... is..." He reaches into an inside pocket of his vest and produces a small booklet. He flips through a few pages before stopping his finger at an entry. "Keelhauling! Melin is to be tied securely to a rope passed under the bow of the ship, and pulled underneath from the other side." He closes the book and places it back in the vest pocket. "Perhaps some razor-sharp barnacles across his backside will teach him honor!"

Askel looks at Haemir. "Haemir, please fetch some rope. You should know the right knots to tie."

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Friday September 21st, 2018 10:22:03 AM
Ungy, unfazed at the disturbance of a tranquil morning, looks after Haemir as he takes his leave to go find a rope.

He turns to Askel. "A rope and barnacles. Is that really necessary? Seems a bit harsh to me." Realizing he probably spoke out of turn, Ungy takes a step backward and lets the others carry on this social awkwardness.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+2=3 ;
Friday September 21st, 2018 11:22:33 AM
ahem...I'm not one to question your judgment captain sir. I'm not one usually to question anyones judgment for that matter. After all we are all just merely guests on your mighty ship. But it seems to me that we may need...how do you say...all hands on deck for this adventure. We have had many troubles so far...and I'm certain many more to come. Perhaps this punishment may not be practical. We've lost members due to the fishmen. We've seen boats and crew crash before that. Should we lose one man which most certainly could happen I would think as he would be underwater, plus getting wounds, plus perhaps getting sick...well I'm guessing we need every man...er and woman (looks at Askel and realizes his mistake in gender descriptions). Well, just a suggestion...maybe he could go to the brig? And maybe he will change his ways. And we wouldn't have lost another party member who we will desperately need. I'm only thinking practically. I'm guessing we will not get reinforcements for this excursions. Of course this is only a suggestion."

Bigby shifts a bit and feels a bit awkward having done so much talking and knowing full well he's risking upsetting the captain. He rubs Wolfgangs ear for some comfort for his anxiety. say something about Bigby, face some fishmen in a fight for your life he is at ease, but have him do diplomacy and he is not comfortable.

(ooc: of course I'd roll a 1 after saying all of that).

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday September 21st, 2018 1:07:18 PM
((OoC: Please ignore my previous post, as somehow I double posted again from my phone))

Sol watches the unfolding scene with a sort of odd horrified fascination.

"What on the Wold is Keelhauling? Surely he will drown?"

Sol looks to someone for an ansswer before thinking for a moment. He moves over to Signi, and speaks quietly to her.

"Forgive if this is rude or presumptuous, I do not mean to be, though is it not possible he was framed? Is it not his word against the other sailor's?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+8=19 ;
Friday September 21st, 2018 2:56:48 PM
My word, these new friends of hers needed some diplomacy lessons.

"Woah guys, stand down. Last thing these folks need on top of'a thief is a lesson on maritime law by a couple'a greenhorns like us. The cap's a fair man who's no doubt dealt with this kinda thing before. Surely he's thought of checking under the bed im'self or havin' someone else do it."

She turns to Askel and shrugs her shoulders. "Adventuers, right? If We can help, we're at yer service." She does a little curtsy.

Diplomacy: 19

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d100=67 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+2=13 ;
Friday September 21st, 2018 5:23:06 PM
As the arguement below deck kicks off Haemir mumbles (Casts: Comprehend Languages - Arcane fail: 67%) & listens in. As Signi drags Melin up and dumps him on the deck he studies her for evidence of his assault (Perception: 16) and whispers to Fand "Where was she hit Fand?" Fand shifts around a bit on his shoulder (Perception:2) and shrugs.

He purses his lips and moves to grab a rope. 'I hate this but rules are rules' he thinks as he slowly unravels it running the conversation over in his head. As he does he listens to Bigby's argument and answers Sol.
"Keelhauling is when someone is tied to a rope that's passed under the ship. The rope is then pulled and they are dragged under the ship's keel, along the bottom from one side to the other. Sometimes, if there's a lot of sharp stuff stuck or growing on the keel it can be fatal".

As Haemir prepares the rope (Sailing: 22) he listens to everyone's suggestions and thinks for a moment before stepping closer to Askel and Signi and keeping his voice low. "Sir, something's bothering me about this. Would you object to me asking a couple of questions? Before I had the honour of traveling on your ship I was a professor and you'd be surprised how often kids would plant crap on each other to get them in to trouble. It's the oldest trick in the book. I admit Melin was very defensive about anyone searching his bed and that looks bad by itself. So, he may - or may not be guilty of theft. But the assault is a different subject. Is there any possibility that the assault was not him...?" he asks Signi gesturing towards Melin. "I mean you said he surprised you - so was it from behind? The reason I ask is because if you were facing him and he assaulted you - you could say it was him without any doubt and striking an officer is sufficient for a good keelhauling. In that sense weather he committed theft or not becomes irrelevant" He lets that sink in for a beat then continues:
"If you are not sure where there any other witnesses other than his accuser to the assault? I'm not saying you weren't assaulted but I have seen kids throw things at teachers to get other kids in trouble and the sad thing is it usually works. Anyway, I'm sorry. I hope my actions so far have shown you I mean well. I'm just concerned that both Melin and your good self..." he says gesturing to Signi "aren't being played for the fool by someone. Forgive me if I have overetspped my mark".

(Diplomacy:13)

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none
Friday September 21st, 2018 7:00:57 PM
Barnaby becomes downcast as his attempt to talk to Askel is ended by yet another interruption, but he listens to the argument unfold, feeling his stomach drop.

He watches as Signi brings the accused on board and resists the urge to involve himself.

Remember, you are here to observe, Barnaby, he thinks, Not play detective.

However, somewhat encouraged by Haemir, Sol, and Bigby, he can't help but saying aloud to no one in particular.

"Ah, is it not commonplace, then, to have a trial aboard a ship when there has been a crime? Surely, it is not regular practice to convict on conjecture alone? He looks around innocently seeing if anyone will answer his question.

Damn, damn, he thinks, this non-interference directive is proving more challenging than I thought it would be... but surely this is a harsh punishment for such a crime? How can I just stand by.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Friday September 21st, 2018 8:10:06 PM
Caelwyn backs up 'Lil: "She is right, my friends - should we truly be questioning the captain's judgement in such a situation?" He looks down at the bleeding dwarf. "Has he said anything, before or after he struck you?"

Keelhaul him! (DM BatMark)
Saturday September 22nd, 2018 4:52:58 PM
Ungy, Bigby, and Barnaby all openly question the Captain’s decision, with varying degrees of courtesy, earning a hairy eyeball from her. A dwarven soldier next to the Captain turns to the mouthy party members and says in a strange accent, "Do not back-sass Le Capitan!" Askel more calmly notes that the punishment is set out in the expedition’s code.

’Lil and Caelwyn back up the Captain’s judgment, and mildly dress down their fellow party members. Caelwyn does ask whether the accused dwarf said anything before or after striking the Captain. The dwarf soldier near the Captain turns to the two and says, "You’d best get your friends under control...or maybe they were in on this little crime spree too?" He turns to look at Ungy, Bigby, and Barnaby suspiciously.

Sol and Haemir both more discreetly make inquiries of the Captain’s conclusions and intentions.

The Captain silently takes the rope handed to her by Haemir, pausing only for a moment at the questions and comments from the Bloodwitch...she does not seem persuaded to change course, despite the quiet entreaties She then turns to several of the dwarf soldiers accompanying her, handing them the rope and ordering them to bind Melin and begin his punishment. "Keelhaul him!"

What do you do?

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Saturday September 22nd, 2018 6:04:54 PM
Haemir watches silently

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=4 ; d20+9=11 ;
Saturday September 22nd, 2018 7:39:01 PM
Sol speaks up.

"I am sorry captain, I must protest. This man has not had a legal trial. I appreciate the need for a clear chain lf command and punishment, but we have no proof this sailor is guilty of anything! If you keelhaul you are simple teaching your men and women that all they need do is make an accusation and you will keelhaul the person they accuse with no real proof."

Sol attempts to argue that punishment without trial is illegal using his knowledge of History to back up his point (Persuade 4, Knowledge 11)

He turns to Haemir and Lil and Caelwyn.

"You would allow them to kill a man without trial?"

He is aghast and appears shocked and possibly even appalled at the casual disregard for life.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=10 ; d20+2=22 ;
Sunday September 23rd, 2018 7:40:59 AM
Haemir winces at Sol's reaction and studies him for a few seconds.
"Sol, this is their ship - their rules! Remember we are guests here. We have made our cases and to further push it will only exasperate things. Anyway, generally Keelhauling doesn't kill people, it's infection after the event and we have sufficient healers between us. What's more, right or wrong - to not punish him sends the wrong message out to the crew. Pretty soon everyone will be thinking it's acceptable to steal or hit senior officers and that could cost more lives in the long term. It's a different world at Sea my friend and you'd do well to remember that." (Diplomacy:10 - he looks at his friend and realises he could have said certain things better but hopes Sol grasps the weight of the situation).

He turns to the Captain. "Forgive my colleague's outburst Captain. It's his first time in a ship and he's a soft land lubber" he says attempting to smooth things over (Diplomacy:22).

He steps over to Sol and at an opportune time whispers "How about we keep an eye on his accuser for a few days?"

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none
Sunday September 23rd, 2018 11:10:08 AM
Barnaby relinquishes the fight, listening to Haemir, trusting to his experience at sea. He reassures himself that healing the dwarf post-keelhauling is probably the best course of action to keep them in good graces with the Captain and still do what they can to help.

He watches grimly, but does not speak again.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Sunday September 23rd, 2018 11:51:19 AM
Bigby looks over to the captain and then looks back to Sol and then back to the captain and then back to Haemir. He then looks back to the captain and then back to Sol. Bigby nods at Sol as if to say I got your back if you need it because at the end of the day all a wolf's got is your pack. Bigby chooses to remain silent and will see how this plays out but will be ready to defend any of his friends in the group.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=17 ; d20=17 ;
Sunday September 23rd, 2018 4:45:55 PM
Caelwyn chuckles at the dwarven soldier's comment, looking amused. "You have absolutely no reason to worry about my comrades, soldier. They are all honest folk. They are simply unused to maritime or martial life, and the disciplinary code that goes along with it." (Diplomacy 25)

Caelwyn looks around to see if there are any other crew members nearby who he could speak to who may have witnessed what happened below. (Perception 19)

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Monday September 24th, 2018 11:56:55 AM
'Lil feels her new friends have covered all the bases. She remains silent on the matter for now.

Besides, even if he didn't steal, he still assaulted the guy.

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Monday September 24th, 2018 1:16:18 PM
Ungy speaks up: "If you do not stop this nonsense right now, I will yodel again. I swear!". He clears his throat, ready to put yodel everybody (and therefore annoy) to death.

DM Tanner
Monday September 24th, 2018 11:38:18 PM
Askel Sturmsen appears to listen intently to Haemir, but ultimately shakes his head. "The evidence is clear. If we deviate from our course, it will undermine authority and order. Not only for the rest of our voyage, but once we reach landfall and try to set up the colony as well." He motions to Signi, who quickly rounds up several sailors to haul on the line. "Chaos is a weed, ladies and gentlemen. A weed that must be stamped out. I will not have roustabouts. I will not have rebels." He looks toward Melin with scorn plain on his face. "And I will not have thieves. Captain Harvaldar -- when you are ready."

Melin is picked up at the bicep by two sailors and escorted to the railing. His face is white as a sheet as they near the precipice and look over the edge. Signi speaks quickly with one sailor, who ties the end of the line around his waist and swan-dives overboard. After a minute or so, he emerges from underneath the ship on the other side. A second rope is lowered and he is hauled aboard. A half-dozen sailors line up to lay hold of the end of the line.

Signi looks to Askel. Askel nods. Signi walks over and plants a boot in the middle of Melin's back, sending him overboard. The sailors begin hauling the line in slow, rhythmic pulls.

The ship is eerily silent, save for the padding of the sailor's feed on the main deck and the hiss of the rope scraping the side of the ship. You hear splashing on the other side, and Melin is hauled aboard.

When a sailor is keel-hauled, as Haemir noted to the party, they are pulled along the hull of the ship and scraped roughly against the attached barnacles. These barnacles have shells that are sharp as knives. Melin looks like he has been flogged from his shoulders to his knees. Deep, jagged cuts cover his skin, and he alternates between sputtering for air and screaming in pain. Not just from the cuts, but from the salt water in every wound.

The sailors pull him aboard and drop him on the deck. Askel approaches, and lays a hand on his shoulder. "You have paid the price. May Ffloy forgive your trespasses and profligacy." A golden burst of light pulses beneath his hand, and nearly all of the cuts on Melin are healed. He still gulps for air from the pain, but he is no longer bleeding. Askel turns and addresses the crew. "Let this be a lesson, my brother and sisters. The law is sacred. None are above the law. There is beauty in order."

Signi raises a fist. "The law is sacred!" Nearly all the dwarves repeat in unison, "The law is sacred."

Askel motions to Signi. "Move him to the crew quarters. He can rest for the day. Perhaps some time to ponder his actions will help him to learn this lesson."

Signi hauls Melin up by the collar and marches him toward the crew quarters.

You get the distinct feeling that what you have just witnessed is exactly what Duke Rowan wanted in his employees...

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20=10 ;
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 1:07:45 AM
Bigby looks to the captain and then back to Ungy and thinks about his yodel and shakes his head no.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 8:38:37 AM
Sol watches the... barbarous punishment and while he doesn't appear happy, he is at least less grim the Melin isn't dead.

After a moment he pauses and goes over Aksel and the Captain.

"I apologise for my outburst. I was under the impression you would leave the Sailor wounded or dead. I was not aware your intention was to heal him immediately. I understand that it is different on a ship, and I apologise if I said anything you feel is unfair."

He chuckles, but it is without humour.

"I have never really been on a ship before, it is quite a different world. I thank you for your understanding."

He then heads over to Haemir.

"Thank you for trying to help me. I am glad the man is still alive."

Sol then moves to Bigby solemnly.

"I thank you for your look of support. I appreciate it is not easy, and we have not gotten to know one another particularly well. I would look to rectify that if you would be willing?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 9:57:40 AM
"Welp, that was unpleasant." 'Lil considers the whole ordeal over with, so she goes about her day.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 1:23:25 PM
Bigby sees that this ordeal was hard on Sol and says to him " it's not easy to speak one's minds in the face of mutiny. Bigby intends this to said about Barnaby and Ungy as well (although he was a bit uneasy as to how the yodel would sound. I gotta get used to this music thing). You got some grit Sol. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Now, let's see how the mead situation is on this boat. Bigby adds in dwarven, "don't tell me these dwarves don't drink?" Bigby nods his head to Sol to go for a walk to get a drink. "Now tell me how you became a wizard over a drink, and anyone is welcome to join he says to anyone listening."

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 7:46:17 PM
Barnaby listens quietly and watches the proceedings with a grim face. He finds that his once favorable estimation of Askel has been much reduced. He keeps to himself but he marks the rigid adherence to the laws as something to be wary of. Laws devoid of logic verge on authoritarianism. Barnaby feels concern and seeks out some form of labor to keep his mind in check. He asks about for what he can set himself to on the ship.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=7 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=10 ;
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 7:53:51 PM
Haemir is moderately pleased how it turned out - it could have been a lot worse he tells himself and gives a slight bow to Askel.
He watches Sol and Bigby exchange words and head off in search of mead and despite feeling a desire himself he sees the dark look from Fand and decides against it.
Fand heads off to scout after while (Perception:7) and Haemir offers his services helping in the ship (Perception:10 & Sailing:16) and later on he gives some lessons on tying ropes (Teaching:10) and grabs some practice rope (a couple of metres each) starting with the 'Monkey Fist' knot.
Monkey Fist knott.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 8:24:51 PM
While he regrets that he was not able to hear more details about how the captain and Askel ascertained Melin's guilt, Caelwyn barely winces at the sight of the dwarf's scarred back. He was used to this sort of corporal punishment, having grown up as a soldier. He nods approvingly as the dwarves intone "The law is sacred".

As the party disperses and Melin is carried to his cabin, Caelwyn joins 'Lil as she walks off. "Certainly no fun to watch, but it had to be done. I worry that our companions don't understand the kind of discipline necessary to make a ship or an army function...perhaps I will speak to some of them."

DM Tanner
Tuesday September 25th, 2018 11:55:41 PM
Sol shares his thoughts will several crew and party members.
'Lil is unfazed by the ordeal and goes about her business.
Bigby sympathizes with Sol, and attempts to lighten the mood by inquiring as to any available liquid refreshment.
Barnaby is dismayed by the events, and find himself doubting his former valuation of Askel.
Haemir is relieved to see that further bloodshed was averted, and busies himself trying to be useful. His scouting is less than productive, but offering his aid to fellow sailors proves more beneficial, as does helping some of the new sailors to learn a nifty knot.
Caelwyn understands the necessity of Askel's actions. He shares his thoughts with 'Lil and wonders whether he needs to speak with other party members.

The dwarves are a hardy lot, in both body and temperament, and most of the crew return to their duties without comment. A few making brief superstitious warding gestures at the blood on the deck, as though to stave off any foulness the blood of a thief might bring them. A few minutes of mopping and no evidence remains.

The Nixie Queen continues her journey, remaining within eyesight of the coast but keeping to the deep waters to avoid any potential sandbars or rocky outcroppings.

Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Half a mile starboard, you see a patch of crimson water. It is roughly circular, and appears to be moving toward the ship... and slowly gaining.}

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+4=6 ;
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 10:09:20 AM
'Lil is enjoying the journey so much, she completely fails to notice what is almost certainly approaching danger.

Perception: 6

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=7 ; d20+2=12 ;
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 12:41:53 PM
Haemir misses it too (Perception:7) but Fand ... flying around scouting squawks and circles above it (Perception:12) a good distance above. Haemir unable to see what is is - knows when Fand is trying to tell him something and loads his cross bow. "Something's out there or Fand wouldn't react like that" he says pointing.i

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=5 ; d20+6=21 ;
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 1:43:58 PM
Sol smiles at Bigby, and replies in Dwarven

"Highlight to display spoiler: {I would be VERY surprised if they did not have Ale at the very least, if not it is possible they will have some rum. Thank you for your kind words though. Let us go and chat.}"

((Sol fails, Corbin passes, I must remember to use my Familiar more))

Corbin quickly flies down to Sol, and speaks to him in a hushed whisper.

"It appears that the drink will have to wait. Captain!"

Sol moves over to the Captain.

"My Raven, Corbin has seen something off starboard. Something red that is moving towards us he said. I do not know what it is and cannot see it myself."

He turns to his raven.

"Which direction was it, fly off that way so we can see it, but do not go to far from the ship!"

Corbin flies off towards the thing he saw, helping others to spot it and pointing it out to the captain.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=27 ; d20+6=11 ;
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 2:27:42 PM
Bigby laughs at Sol's response to alcohol. "good one Sol. (Perception roll 27). Bigby sees something in the horizon and hears Sol head call out for the captain. Bigby and Wolfgang shouts out that something is heading this way and points in the direction. Bigby and Wolfgang head over closer to get a better look to understand (knowledge nature 11). Bigby doesn't fully understand what danger is heading this way. Bigby will cast guidance on Wolfgang and brace themselves for any danger. They howl in unison.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none d20+4=21 ; d20+4=20 ;
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 6:25:23 PM
Barnaby stops his labors and looks in the direction of the shouts and sees the crimson shape. He stops what he is doing and takes up a defensive position beside Sol and Bigby. (Perception =21)

"Any idea what it is?" He asks Bigby and Sol

He wrecks his brain to see if he might know what it is.. (Knowledge Arcana =20)

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=13 ; d20=16 ;
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 9:19:43 PM
Caelwyn, also spotting the strange phenomenon, approaches his companions and the captain. (Perception 15) "I see it as well...less than a mile away, to our starboard. The water looks...almost red? And whatever it is, it seems to be moving toward us." Caelwyn racks his brain for any kind of religious connections to whatever this thing may be. (Knowledge Religion 16)

DM Tanner
Wednesday September 26th, 2018 11:52:23 PM
The party, and by extension Askel and the entire crew, discover a large patch of red off the starboard bow a half-mile away.

Corbin returns, and communicates that the patch is a circular mass of livid red goo. It covered in sea foam and ambulating by unknown means. It is roughly 30 feet across.

The more learned members of the party surmise that, based on the description, it is some type of ooze or swarm. At this distance, and with only the observations of a pet bird, it is difficult to say more. Regardless, it appears to have little in the way of typical anatomy.

One of the sailors takes some quick readings with a sextant. "Captain Askelsen! The thing is gaining ground, and quickly! It may be here within the hour!"

ooc: You have 30 minutes to prepare before the 'thing' will be within 100 feet of the ship.

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none d20+4=21 ; d20+4=20 ;
Thursday September 27th, 2018 9:35:13 AM
Barnaby stops his labors and looks in the direction of the shouts and sees the crimson shape. He stops what he is doing and takes up a defensive position beside Sol and Bigby. (Perception =21)

"Any idea what it is?" He asks Bigby and Sol

He wrecks his brain to see if he might know what it is.. (Knowledge Arcana =20)

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday September 27th, 2018 11:05:32 AM
'Lil helps folk prepare best she's able. When the thing is almost upon them, she'll gather everyone up and bless the party. Then, she'll cast magic weapon on Ramona.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+9=14 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=20 ;
Thursday September 27th, 2018 1:14:24 PM
((Knowledge: Arcana, History and Planes, in that order))

Sol beings to wrack his brains to see if he has ever heard of anything like this before, either a Magical Creature, in the Histories of the Wold to see if he has ever read about anything like it in the past, or even in his studies of the other planes.

"I may have a few ideas about what it could be... give me a moment to think..."

Ungy (Jort) - 10/10 HP - AC 13/13/10 - CMD 10
Thursday September 27th, 2018 1:41:21 PM
Ungy prepares himself mentally, softly singing a traditional battle song under his breath. He is not a fan of the color red, and this thing is too red for his liking.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday September 27th, 2018 1:55:17 PM
Bigby has what seems to have an epiphany look upon him (or to others a look of I just went number 2 in my pants) and he and Wolfgang are off. He asks the captain and anyone around "If anyone wants to assist me in gathering some seaweed from the boat or from the water we can place it in a controlled area on the boat where it looks like maybe this red blob thing will board us and I can cast an entangle spell. This may help slow and control this thing and may buy us some time to fight this thing. Who's with me? just place it all over here if your in. Oh and just make sure you aren't in that area or you may get entangled as well. I'll try to offset the radius of it as best I can." Bigby doesn't wait and heads off to gather what he can with Wolfgang assisting him. 30 minutes...it has to work...you're a druid you can do this Bigby. It's the practical thing to do. Bigby will collect what seaweed he can and place it near where the creature looks like it will board.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+7=11 ; d20+7=21 ;
Thursday September 27th, 2018 7:52:06 PM
Haemir moves to help Bigby after loading his xbow.
As he does he ponders (Knowledge: Nature:11 & Dungeoneering:21) any clue of what it is.
"Anyone any ideas.."?

Fand continues tracking it from high above.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=1 ; d20+2=9 ;
Thursday September 27th, 2018 8:39:30 PM
Caelwyn weighs the risk of wearing armor on board a ship and decides to don his armor and shield. After this he will take his full panoply of weapons (longsword, shortspear, trident, crossbow) with him above decks. He wants to be fully prepared for whatever this is. He continues to think about whether there are any religious connections to the thing he has seen. (Knowledge religion Natural 1).

Caelwyn stands on the deck, watching the thing approach, and offers another prayer to Domi for protection. (Perception 9)

DM Tanner
Thursday September 27th, 2018 11:55:46 PM
The red patch nears within 100 feet, and the crew and your party are afforded a closer look. The 'patch' is actually a swarm composed of several hundred palm-sized balls of ooze that all swim along as a single unit.

Barnaby, Sol, and Haemir all successfully identity the patch an an ooze swarm, a super-organism of smaller oozes.

ooc: You all rolled very well. Here are some tidbits about oozes!

Barnaby, Sol, and Haemir
Highlight to display spoiler: {Mindless: No Intelligence score, and immunity to all mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, phantasms, patterns, and morale effects).
Blind (but have the blindsight special quality), with immunity to gaze attacks, visual effects, illusions, and other attack forms that rely on sight.
Immunity to poison, sleep effects, paralysis, polymorph, and stunning.
Some oozes have the ability to deal acid damage to objects.
Not subject to critical hits or flanking. Does not take additional damage from precision-based attacks, such as sneak attack.
Proficient with its natural weapons only.
Proficient with no armor.
Oozes eat and breathe, but do not sleep.}

You all note, however, that this ooze swarm is much larger than the typical one found in dungeons!

ooc: It is now 100 feet away and will arrive in 10 rounds. What will you do to prepare a fight against a 30'-wide hungry blob?

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday September 28th, 2018 1:45:29 AM
Bigby will place as much seaweed on the starboard side of the ship where everyone is anticipating and watching the red ooze to come upon and he will then ready an entangle spell when the ooze enters. Bigby shouts out, "it's mindless and may be acidic. We have to be practical in this battle." Bigby has his spear ready in his other hand.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday September 28th, 2018 3:04:55 PM
Sol, after thinking through what the creature is, brushes his hair back behind his ears for a moment, thinking about what to do next.

"It is not intelligent, but it may appear to see us as either prey or a mate... either way it would not be good..."

He thinks for a moment.

"Perhaps we should try distracting it with lights? Does anyone have a way for causing lights to appear and perhaps we could draw it away?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday September 28th, 2018 4:23:00 PM
'Lil is still holding her magic weapon and bless spells until the thing is almost upon them (the two rounds before it's here).

"How're we supposed to smash a bunch'a little oozes, anyway? Guess we'll see."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Friday September 28th, 2018 7:27:56 PM
Haemir chants and waves his fingers an lights float towards it (Dancing Lights appear 90' away and move to the side as if trying to draw "it" away) "I'll try it will still be right on top of us. Is there anyway we can launch fire at it Captain? Any powder bombs we can throw, fire or drop?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Friday September 28th, 2018 7:48:08 PM
Caelwyn decides to use his longsword against the oozes - not ideal, but better than a spear or crossbow, he thinks. "I doubt we can intimidate it, but does anyone have suggestions about what will hurt or kill these things? Do they have any weaknesses?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday September 28th, 2018 9:41:41 PM
Ooc can we do knowledge nature to check for weaknesses

DM Tanner
Sunday September 30th, 2018 11:40:04 PM
FRIDAY POST

Knowledge (nature) or Wisdom DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Oozes are mindless. Perhaps a distraction would help? Lights might work... Or food.}

Various party members begin their preparations. Crew members scramble about preparing gaff hooks and boarding pikes to repel the ooze. Captain Askel is taken aback by the developments. While seasoned sailors and warriors are on board, none of them are dedicated marines with shipboard combat experience.

The ooze patch is 9 rounds and 90 feet away.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=14 ;
Sunday September 30th, 2018 11:54:00 PM
Caelwyn thinks for a moment. "Captain!" he calls out. "These oozes are essentially mindless creatures. Haemir's lights may work to distract it for a moment, but we will need something more lasting to escape. How much food could we afford to throw overboard as a distraction?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday October 1st, 2018 12:55:13 AM
Bigby speaks out loud "if it comes to a fight, and let's hope that I can entangle it, then I suppose fire might do the trick. Let's just hope we don't burn down the boat." Bigby chuckles a bit at that absurdity...a fire on a boat.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=17 ;
Monday October 1st, 2018 10:03:50 AM
(ooc accidentally rolled perception but meant to roll knowledge nature. should be minus 3 more from result=14). "I can help with light also."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+4=13 ;
Monday October 1st, 2018 12:11:24 PM
Wisdom: 13

'Lil heads down to the galley, looking for scraps. "Ya got anything bloody? Maybe somethin' that's gone off & smelly?" She starts looking through the pantry, sniffing anything that looks gross. If she finds something, she'll run back up and start hurling it near, but not at, the ooze swarm. Preferably in a location that would take it off its current course.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday October 1st, 2018 12:16:43 PM
"If anyone is going to toss something to distract that thing, I'll cast light spell on it before you toss it over. Seems practical."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+7=8 ;
Monday October 1st, 2018 6:14:16 PM
Haemir concentrates on the dancing lights - they hover just in front and then move in pace with the ooze before moving slightly to one side. Lowering and testing different heights to find the right spot. He is too locked in thinking and concentrating to properly consider if these things are part of nature (rolled my first "1" on Nature). He tries to slowly direct them at an angle.

"Fand..." the Macaw hears her name and flies (80') back to the ship.

"Fand can drop things if you want to test the meat idea?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Monday October 1st, 2018 7:55:31 PM
"Yes, let's try that", Caelwyn says, helping look for any kind of spare or rotting food that could be thrown to distract the oozes. "This and the lights may be our best chance to distract it long enough to get away. Can we make this ship go any faster?"

Barnaby Filius Volant - (Ayla) - 7/7 HP - AC 14/12/14 - CMD 11, Active Spells = none d20+3=9 ;
Monday October 1st, 2018 8:35:56 PM
Barnaby looks at the other preparing various spells and watches and waits, preparing jolt in the event that the goal of distraction is not successful.

Knowledge nature = 9

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20=19 ;
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 5:27:32 AM
(Wisdom roll - 19)

Sol thinks for a moment.

"Do we have anything it might consider food? Chum maybe? Perhaps we could throw some of the side of the boat, move away from it and then cast some lights above it to try and draw the creature off?"

DM Tanner
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 10:54:28 PM
ooc: My apologies for missing yesterday. We had company over and I let time get away from me.

Askel Sturmsen hears your ideas and nods in agreement. "Yes, yes, let's see if the beast will enjoy a meal of animal flesh rather than dwarf flesh." He turns to Signi. "Captain Harvaldar! Bring up one of the goats."

Captain Harvaldar disappears below deck quickly, and re-emerges in short order with a fat goat wriggling in her arms.

"Bloody it first." Askel calls out.

Signi nods. She sets it down on the deck, holding one horn with a gauntleted hand, and reaches for a dagger with the other. (ooc: Assuming no one tries to stop her.) With one quick motion she slits the goat's throat. She tosses it overboard while it flails madly, landing with a splash and quickly turning the surrounding water red.

The ooze swarm is now 50 feet from the ship and 40 feet from the goat.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 11:35:06 PM
it all happened so fast. STOPPPPPP I thought I said...but nothing came out of my mouth. And then the goat's throat was slit. Bigby's shoulders slump a bit and he looks down as he is distraught with not being able to help the animal. Wolfgang looks up sympathetically with Bigby and then snarls. Bigby snaps out of it. "Yeah you're right Wolfgang, if we were out in nature, and hungry, our pack would have eaten him. Well let's see if his sacrifice saves us." Bigby casts light on the goat to hopefully assist in distracting the ooze. You have to be practical about these things.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 2:55:47 AM
Sol watches as they throw the goat overboard, once it is illuminated he looks out towards the swarm to see if it is coming after them or being distracted as they planned. He is holding his breath without realising as he realises he is very unprepared for this sort of problem today.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 5:54:42 AM
Haemir notices the ooze is completely ignoring his dancing lights so shrugs...
Fand lands on his shoulder.
He winces at the goats treatment but does nothing to stop it.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 10:26:35 AM
"Aww, too bad they had to kill a goat. I was hopin' they just had some stuff that'd gone off. I doubt oozes are too fussy about what they eat."

'Lil watches from the railing of the ship, real curious about how the ooze swarm will react.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=9 ;
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 7:39:13 PM
Caelwyn watches as well, interested to see how the swarm will react to the possibility of gaining a free meal. He also takes a quick look around the ship in every direction, to be sure they are not ignoring any other dangers while focusing on the oozes. (Perception 9)

DM Tanner
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 11:45:55 PM
The party observes that the ooze appears indifferent to magical light. You surmise that is likely because it is broad daylight. At night, your lights may have found more success.

The ooze approaches the goat, hesitates, then engulfs it outright. The goat's bleating is silenced as quickly as it disappears from your view. The ooze swarm quivers as it packs into a tight ball around the animal. It is no longer following the ship.

"Full sails!" screams Askel. "Full sails, brothers! We must take advantage of this precious time!"

The sailors quickly clamber up the masts and unfurl the sails. Every eye watches the red patch, which does not appear to follow as the Nixie Queen plows onward.

All hands give hearty sighs of relief and several make brief intonations to the gods in thanks. Askel and Signi are beaming. "Thank the ancestors!" Signi calls out. "That was some quick thinking, adventurers! I'm glad we have you aboard. No doubt this lot would have tried to axe and hammer their way through the beast."

It appears your quick thinking has spared you a difficult fight!

ooc: No joke, I had a map ready and everything. You each gain 200 experience points.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Thursday October 4th, 2018 2:59:48 AM
Sol breathes a hearty sigh of relief, glad that their plan managed to dodge the fight.

He turns to Bigby, "Perhaps now we can have that drink?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday October 4th, 2018 10:14:59 AM
Bigby's a bit stunned by the recent events, but he hears Sol mention drink and thinks that would be very appropriate for the given previous situation. Bigby nods his head yes and says "ok, but nothing red." Bigby heads off to get a drink with his friend.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday October 4th, 2018 10:15:38 AM
"Are all voyages this busy?" asks 'Lil to the closest sailor. "We've had sahaguin, oozes, keel-hauling...it's been busy. Not complainin' or nothin', just curious."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+5=18 ; d20+2=11 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 1:43:56 PM
Haemir leaps in to help the ship get underway (Sailing:18) whilst Fand flies off scouting agphead (Perception:11). After a while he joins the others below deck for a drink.

"Close shave..."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday October 4th, 2018 2:26:19 PM
Bigby is glad to have Haemir join for a drink. With his hairy face and well lets face it his hairy body he looks at Haemir and asks "what a shave?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=5 ;
Thursday October 4th, 2018 10:24:44 PM
"Excellent." Caelwyn breathes a sigh of relief as the ship makes good its escape. The thought of trying to cut his way through a swarm of those oozes had not been an appealing one. He offers a prayer of thanks to Domi for their narrow escape.

Caelwyn takes another quick look around to ensure that there is no other imminent danger to the ship. (Perception 5) He then goes to the forecastle and stands at the rail, watching the waves crashing asunder before the keep of the ship and the horizon eternally drawing nearer.

DM Tanner
Thursday October 4th, 2018 11:57:59 PM
No other dangers to the ship appear on the horizon, and the red dot dwindles into nothingness as the winds carry you across the open waters.

The next several days pass in relative peace. No monsters, no punishments, no drama... nothing. What will you do to occupy your time?

ooc: Long stretches of ocean voyages were actually quite boring in real life. I don't want you to think that sailing in the Southern Continent is just a wild roller coaster!

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday October 5th, 2018 12:37:54 AM
Bigby says to Wolfgang, "let's be sailors Wolfie!" They go over to Haemir and ask to continue sailing lessons before they were interrupted the keelhauling and red blobs. "Teach us to be sailors?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+4=19 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=24 ;
Friday October 5th, 2018 4:04:19 AM
Haemir smiles at Bigby's question about shaving. "Some like to cut hair when it gets too long. Better that than to trip over it..."

Over the next few days Haemir refreshes his spell by meditating (Concentration:19) and after acquiring permission from the dwarves teaches anyone who wants to learn how to sail. Generally staying out of the way of the crew and joining them whenever they can help - to hoist sails etc.

As the days progress Haemir runs through all the names of the sails, masts, commands and what each means. Different knots and how/why they are used and how to climb the masts. How to store the ropes, the process of dropping the anchor and how to ensure the ship is facing the right direction when weighing the anchor (raising it), along with how the direction of the wind allows some obvious and some very advanced direction changes. One thing becomes apparent there is a lot to learn... (series of teaching rolls made ranging from 6 - 24) and he enjoys seeing everyone's progress.

(OOC I found a video that was made probably in the 70's that shows some of the basics and gives you an idea hiw sailing a ship like ours actually works): How to sail a three mast ship

Fand joins in and watches, comments, berates and compliments the students and probably teaches a few sea-worthy cusses in the process.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday October 5th, 2018 10:17:46 AM
Sol spends the next few semi boring days, talking to the party, trying to get to know them better, and when they allow, write it in his book. He will also offer his assistance to anyone who asks, as long as it is based on his mental abilities.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=1 ;
Friday October 5th, 2018 8:45:52 PM
Caelwyn spends his time keeping watch for danger, offering prayers to Domi, and talking to his companions and the crew. He does his best to learn something of sailing from Haemir, determined not to waste his time.

On an impulse, Caelwyn looks around one day to see if he can spot the dwarf who had been keelhauled for stealing. (Perception 1)

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday October 5th, 2018 9:50:03 PM
'Lil keeps on learning how to sail. She spends her nights drinkin', and learning as many bawdy drinking songs as she's able from the sailors.

She checks on Scyner when she's able. She figured the healer would be back on her feet by this point.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=18 ;
Saturday October 6th, 2018 3:18:37 AM
Fand also takes to the air and scouts (Perception:18)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Saturday October 6th, 2018 12:53:16 PM
Bigby works with Haemir on sailing lessons. "Tell me again about Fand. He...is Fand a he? Well seems special. You never finished your story in the giggling ghost. Tell me more about you two, if that's ok."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Sunday October 7th, 2018 4:59:03 AM
"Ah yes, I did promise to tell you... well Fand is technically a he and a she. Let me explain..." Finishing tying his knot he puts the rope down and looks out to sea where the Macaw is scouting.
"The bird itself is a he. He really did join our ship as a mascot. But after disaster struck and I was hanging on to a lump of wood in amidst the storm I needed help. So... well... I um..." clearly struggling for words he eventually spits them out as he turns to face Bigby, "Wel it's like something helped me - it gave me the knowledge of how to summon a spirit. I summoned one in to him. Turns out the spirit was a 'her'... Fand in fact. She saved my life by going for help and bringing another ship to me."

He pauses a while as if remembering. "That's why Fand is not like normal familiars. I believe part of them comes from the essence of the Mage? None of Fand comes from me"

DM Tanner
Sunday October 7th, 2018 11:58:15 PM
FRIDAY POST

The Nixie Queen continues to sail without complications, altercations, or consternations.

After three and a half days the crew is abuzz. The lookout in the crow's nest excitedly gestures and calls down. Ahead the coast curves. "The River Sargrass!" exclaims Askel. He points an eyeglass forward. "We will be able to leave open water and escape the dangers of the ocean." He lowers the eyeglass. "Signi! Have the men break out the oars."

The crew busies itself with lowering sails, breaking out long oars and fixing them in their sockets, and preparing to traverse the river.

"I must warn you, adventurers. Askel fixes you with a grave stare. "We are about to enter the lands of the Dre Moria elves. They are territorial, brutish, and xenophobic. We will try to avoid their notice. If we cannot, we can expect a rude welcoming, if not outright violence. They are not welcoming of outsiders, even those who are just passing through."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Monday October 8th, 2018 9:57:36 AM
"..but we're so friendly." is all 'Lil can think to say. She didn't have much patience for xenophobes.

She stays on her guard, patrolling the perimeter of the ship with Ramona in hand.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday October 8th, 2018 1:35:59 PM
Bigby listens to Signi talk about the dangers out there. Bigby thinks to himself, there's always danger out there, in here, even within myself. It's not an issue of avoiding it, well maybe sometimes...like that red blob...good thing we avoided that...but anyhow...it's more of an issue as to what we are made of when we are faced with the danger. Bigby asks Haemir, "what do you make of all this Dre Moria Elves stuff?"

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Monday October 8th, 2018 3:40:47 PM
Sol looks a little worried at the idea of being attacked yet again, as this has been the most dangerous journey he has ever been on.

"Could we not barter passage with the elves? Would they not accept some payment to allow us safe passage?"

DM Tanner
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 12:00:16 AM
MONDAY POST... almost made it.

Askel shakes his head. "From what I gather from intelligence reports, the elves of Dre Moria care only for preserving their society. That means any and all outside influence is shunned. Forcefully. They accept no peddlers, diplomats, gleemen, sages, or explorers. There may be some among them more interest in self-enrichment than the rules of their government, but one has never been found. Believe me, if we could pay them off, we would have planned for it."

He points toward the rigging and siding, "I think you should take position in case we run into any of them. What would you like to do to prepare in case they find us?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 10:01:28 AM
"How do they typically attack? Ranged weapons? Do they try to board vessels? If we knew that, we'd better be able to prepare."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 3:12:17 PM
"Never heard of them Bigby..."

Fand lands nearby in the rigging for a while and preens whilst Haemir loads his xbow and waits to hear what the Dwarves know.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 4:42:46 PM
Sol nods at Lil's suggestion.

"Knowing more about their combat style would make a big difference and let us know how and what to prepare."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 4:42:53 PM
Bigby's eyebrow raises at Haemir's response. "I suppose we will find out together." Bigby will gather up all of his seaweed and prepare to use for another entangle situation.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 7:22:39 PM
Caelwyn frowns, thinking. "While we must be ready to defend ourselves, it would be best if we could try to resolve any potential conflict without conflict. Perhaps I could speak to them, try to convince them that our presence here will be to their benefit."

He turns to Askel. "Sir, what do these elves think of half-elves such as myself? Would they be willing to listen to me, or would even the sight of me be enough to provoke an attack?"

DM Tanner
Tuesday October 9th, 2018 11:46:22 PM
Askel looks at Caelwyn with all seriousness. "They would kill you for speaking to them. If they even saw you, they would cut off your ears to make certain no one would ever look at you and see elven blood. I strongly suggest you wear a hat if you plan on trying diplomacy."

He turns to 'Lil, "They do not differ from other clans of elves when it comes to war -- archery, magic, and needle-like swords. They have swift river ships with flat bottoms, and small fortifications built on their decks. Like little wooden castles. I have heard they use a spellcaster to send a message spell with their demands, and turn your crew into pin cushions if you do not cooperate. They do not even bother to plunder a ship! They tow it to the ocean and set it aflame so the wreckage does not pollute their river."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 12:12:15 PM
"Well, at least they try to talk first. That's a plus." She remembers the whole ordeal with the thief a few days ago. "We should pick a speaker before hand. I'm actually a pretty good talker; priests of Domi expect their own to represent them civilly. Not my ship, though. I'll defer to the Cap'n if he's got other plans.

"If we gotta attack, maybe we light their little wooden castle boats on fire? We got any oil to throw at'em? If we keep'em so they're only attacking from the shore, we got the whole ship as cover."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 1:30:41 PM
Sol listens to Lil

"I am capable of speaking, but perhaps not as well as yourself, I would prefer not to be the one that we pin our hopes on for a diplomatic solution."

He smiles self deprecatingly at this point.

"However if we are planning on moving through their territory would it not be wiser to try and avoid them altogether, is there anyway to make the ship difficult to see? Especially at night? As if we cause a scene immediately on appearing within their territory they will likely harass us until we leave, which through sheer attrition would mean we would probably not make it."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 2:15:30 PM
"I'm more concerned about them setting fire to our ships. Anything we can do about that? It sound s like talking isn't going to happen. Xenophobic means ittarional hate... talk if you think it worth it Lil."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 3:37:00 PM
"fire to the ships. That's not good thing. But you gotta give it to the xenophobes, they know how take down those they hate."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 7:30:19 PM
Caelwyn smiles grimly. "As I expected. I am a capable diplomat, but my half-blood status will certainly be enough to turn them against us. While I am willing to talk to them if disguised, it may be a greater risk than it is worth, should they discover I am trying to deceive them." He turns to his comrades. "Whatever you all think is best, my friends. Either way, we should prepare as best we can for a possible attack."

Caelwyn walks about, studying the ship. "As long as they don't have any siege equipment or fire that could threaten the ship, we should make them come to us. Then we can have the cover of the ship to protect us from their archers, and hopefully kill enough of them as they board that they will decide it is not worth attacking us."

He turns to Askel. "Any chance they will have siege equipment or the sort of fire that could honestly threaten the ship? Or perhaps a way of blockading the river? That could spell doom for all of us."

DM Tanner
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 11:51:36 PM
ooc: So many questions!

Askel responds to all of your queries.

'Lil - "Yes, we have plenty of oil. Barrels of it, in fact. We had planned on using it for torches after we made landfall at the building site... but making it to the site is perhaps of more pressing concern." A quick inventory finds that there are 10 barrels on board with 30 gallons each. A bit unwieldy, but there are plenty of leather sacks on the ship as well.

Sol - "We can limit our sailing to night, if you wish. Elves may be able to see well in twilight, but dwarves can see in pitch blackness. I don't know about you humans, however."

Haemir - "We can deploy buckets of water, and have dedicated fire teams. The best protection would be to coat the deck in wax, but that would take days of preparation and we're in a bit of a hurry to get through their territory as quickly as possible."

Caelwyn - "Unlikely. Their hostility to outsiders works to our advantage on that point... Interacting with other races is seen as so odious, so repugnant, that scouting duty is seen as a punishment. The Dre Moria elves we are likely to encounter, on the edge of their territory, will be low on the social ladder. They will be relatively inexperienced and poorly equipped. But if they decide they don't like you and get away to warn their brothers... Well, at that point you had best wish your boat is faster than theirs."

In terms of concrete preparation, you have barrels of oil earmarked for your use. Anything else?

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday October 11th, 2018 11:24:53 AM
'Lil can't see in the dark, but she won't be the one steering the ship.

"If we can make it through their whole territory in one night, maybe it's best to try and slip past them. Is that even plausible?"

Either way, she'll fill about 5 leather bags with oil. She also takes 5 strips of whatever cheap cloth is available and soaks them in oil, which she uses to tie them up. She secures the bags to her belt when it's time.

"I'm thinkin' I can light the cloth on fire, then throw the bag. I didn't tie'em that tight, so they should open up when they splat against somethin'."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday October 11th, 2018 11:38:27 AM
Bigby fills up a barrel with seaweed. And just listens to everyone else.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Thursday October 11th, 2018 1:21:10 PM
Sol nods.

"Well I cannot see at night, since it is unlikely I will be required to do anything with regards to the ship on deck, perhaps that is not an issue. Though if the intention is to use bags of oil to light them on fire, perhaps if we only travel at night we could have a dwarf throw the bags of oil to illuminate the opposition allowing myself and others who cannot see at night a good chance of hitting them?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Thursday October 11th, 2018 3:59:03 PM
"Once we have seen them I might be able to disguise myself as one of them and stand on point... maybe it will buy us some time...?

Travelling by night sounds best. Then if it comes to it we can light the way for those that need it...

Dedicated fire teams sounds sensible.

Any other ideas?"

DM Tanner
Thursday October 11th, 2018 11:57:11 PM
'Lil prepares 5 bags of oil for rapid deployment and secures them to her belt. Signi offers to position a brazier of coals near the side railing so that they can be quickly lit.

Bigby fills a barrel with seaweed and places it on the main deck.

ooc: If there are any other concrete preparations, please let me know. We can also hand-wave your efforts and say they occurred in wibbly-wobbly time.

The Nixie Queen breaches the mouth of the River Sargrass. At this point, the river is a wide and shallow delta with numerous sandbars. The lookouts on the prow keep a sharp eye, and call out directions to the crew manning the oars. They are able to navigate without significant difficulty, with just one or two small bumps when the ship strays too close to a sandbar.

The ship travels upriver at a slow pace. Your boat is designed for ocean voyages, and the narrow keel does not make it easy to move against the current. After several hours, one of the lookouts in the rigging calls down. "Sails ahead! Sails ahead! Silver sails!"

Askel sighs deeply. "Silver sails! That sounds like the Dre Moria." He takes a look through his eyeglass and mumbles some calculations. "They're coming downstream. They will be within earshot in perhaps half an hour." He lowers the eyeglass. "Signi! Break out the crossbows and tower shields! I don't want us caught with out pants down."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday October 12th, 2018 10:06:02 AM
'Lil wonders out loud what the seaweed is for.

"I ain't too good with fighting at a distance, so aside from throwin' these oil bags, I'm gonna stay put and support against any boarders. You wants me to do the talkin'?" She cocks her head as she waits for a response from the Cap'n.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday October 12th, 2018 1:11:48 PM
Sol looks unsure of this course of action, but doesn't say anything, this is not his speciality after all.

"Corbin, can you go and have a look and see if the ship is crewed by elves and report back?"

Sol shrugs before turning to the captain.

"If we can confirm it is the elves we can strike first if that is needed. I would rather not strike out at innocents by accident."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday October 12th, 2018 1:50:00 PM
Bigby says "just don't step next to the seaweed because I'll see if I can use that with an entangle spell. It may not work the way I want it too, but don't want you guys to get stuck in it also."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday October 12th, 2018 3:40:55 PM
'Lil punches Bigby in the arm playfully. "Check out the big brains on Wolfy here," she says with a smile. "Thinkin' like that's gonna make us heroes one day, Bibgy. Just you watch..."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Friday October 12th, 2018 4:19:19 PM
Haemir watches Lil and adopts the same idea making three oil bags.
"If no one is using the second fishy-mans xbow I'll make use of it ..."
(If Sycnir or one of the non-combatant/fire crew are happy reloading he'll switch between shows each round). Lastly he finds a place behind some shields and loads up the second xbow.
"Stay close Fand..."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Friday October 12th, 2018 4:38:50 PM
Caelwyn follows suit, filling five bags with oil. He ensures his armor is fastened properly and his weapons are sharpened. He comes on deck fully equipped with his longsword and shield, bearing also his shortspear and one of the masterwork crossbows. His hood is pulled well over his head to hide any hint of his ears. "Well Askel", he says with a smile, "if I need to talk them, should I pretend to be fully human or fully elf?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Saturday October 13th, 2018 2:11:20 AM
Haemir grabs his old xbow as his second weapon

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20=11 ;
Sunday October 14th, 2018 4:32:43 PM
Bigby falls over from 'Lil's punch as he wasn't ready for it. And quickly gets back up as though he expected that and he didn't do anything embarrassing like fall over from a punch in the arm. (bluff: 11). Bigby adds, "heh thanks."

DM Tanner
Sunday October 14th, 2018 11:57:57 PM
FRIDAY POST

Askel nods to 'Lil. "By all means. Dwarves are not reknowned for their diplomacy -- they are reknowned for their common sense. Which is why I leave the task to you."

Corbin the Crow takes off and flies toward the ship in the distance. Askel is somewhat worried. "If you think that is prudent... ambushing them might be the best option. We would not want them warning others."

Bigby explains that his barrel of seaweed is for entangle spells. 'Lil compliments his strategic thinking.

Haemir prepared his own oil bags, and readies a crossbow behind some shields (ooc: You gain half cover).

Caelwyn prepares five bags of oil, readies his armor, and stands ready for battle.

---

Corbin the Crow flies toward the ship with the silver sails. He barely closes two-thirds of the gap before a volley of arrows erupts from the other ship. The bird wheels in the air, frantically flying back toward the Nixie Queen. A few stray arrows follow, but fall short. Corbing makes it back, shaking badly while his tiny chest heaves. "Caw! Caw! Elves! Elves! Caw!"

Askel stamps his foot in frustration. "That's it, then. They saw the birdie take flight from our ship, and knew he was scouting. We had best be prepared for a sour welcoming."

ooc: Any other last minute preparations? You likely have about 5 minutes before their ship comes alongside yours.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Monday October 15th, 2018 1:00:41 PM
"Is there some kinda flag you can fly that means, 'Hey, we wanna talk' or something? I don't wanna stand up and wave my arms or nothin' when it looks like they shoot first and talk second."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Monday October 15th, 2018 1:45:38 PM
Sol will look after Corbin, helping the Raven to relax a bit after his ordeal, he will also take this opportunity to cast Mage Armour on himself.

"It helps to be prepared. I am ready to begin using my spells at your discretion Captain. I have cantrips available, and a Magic Missile and Summon Monster available."

He smiles at Lil.

"Good luck friend, I will stand with you if you feel it will help."

DM Tanner -- Sorry, he's a raven. Not a crow. ;)

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+2=4 ;
Monday October 15th, 2018 7:45:36 PM
"I don't suppose there is some kind of tax we could pay in order to obtain safe passage?" Caelwyn wonders aloud. "Although given what you have told us already, I don't think that will be an option...if negotiations fail, we should make them attack us, we have the advantage here."

He looks around to ensure no other enemies are closing in on them unnoticed (Perception - 4). "If we must fight them, Askel, and we manage to escape, will they pursue us as we depart their territory? Should we kill all of them to ensure that they don't call for reinforcements and run us down?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Monday October 15th, 2018 8:09:59 PM
"I don't think they're interested in talking. I'm also not interested in killing all of them either. Is everyone ready..." He pats his civilian loader on the shoulder. "[b]Stay crouched behind the shield[b]"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday October 15th, 2018 8:47:47 PM
Bigby and Wolfgang will try to take cover behind something (not the barrels filled with oil or seaweed) and take total defensive stance just in case arrows come flying. "Watch for arrows Bigby yells"

DM Tanner
Monday October 15th, 2018 11:56:13 PM
A MAP is available.
Caelwyn is dark blue (you need character art!). Sol is green (you need character art!). Dwarf sailors are light blue and each have a tower shield. Dre Moria sailors are red. Dre Moria captain is maroon.

Tense minutes are spent waiting, until a slim, sleek, stream-lined elven vessel comes within view. It's hull is polished birth almost white in color, while its sails are ivory interwoven with threads of silver. The prow of the ship bears the insignia, Assernerairan.

Elven Highlight to display spoiler: {The ship's name means "River-Swift-Spear" in Common.}

A complement of Dre Moria elves stand on the deck. While they possess the typical lithe frames and angular features found in most elves, their dress is decidedly different from what you have seen before. All of them wear half-masks covering their faces from their hairline to their cheeks. Each mask is decorated or carved in a unique pattern. All of them have gray hair like the color of steel. Their clothes are dark and drab, mostly in black, gray, or dark blues and greens. One among them stands imperiously, holding a staff in one hand. His mask is blood red. The others stand ready with spears and bows.

Their ship pulls alongside and comes to a rest. The tall Dre Moria elf clears his throat and calls out. "Le yiNkosi iKororir, oyinhloko yale nqanawa. Usemasimini aseDre Moria, unobungozi obubi. Yichaze injongo yakho. Ngoku."

Elven Highlight to display spoiler: {"This one is Lord Quoronir, master of this vessel. You are in the lands of the Dre Moria, you ill-bred profligates. State your purpose. Now."}

Askel sighs and mutters. "Of course... why would xenophobic elves speak anything but Elven...?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 5:10:16 AM
"Wow, they're actually talking..." he says quietly to himself. "I know some of you speak Elven but for those that don't he says Lord Quoronir is the master of their vessel and that we are in the lands of the Dre Moria, and he wants us to state our purpose...." he bites his lip for a second and then adds, "he um, well, he commented on our breeding and wasn't very polite but that was to be expected".

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+8=13 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 11:02:46 AM
'Lil don't speak nothin' but common, so she turns to Haemir. "Ok buddy, I talk, you translate." She talks quietly and ducks down behind the ship's railing. She doesn't want the elves to know the words are hers.

She clears her throat. "Lord Quoronir, we seek only to leave your lands as soon as possible. Were there any other way for our vessel to reach its destination without intruding on your lands, we would have taken it. We recognize your sovereignty, and would have requested passage before hand had we the knowledge of how to do so. We humbly request that we be allowed to proceed, and assure you we will make all haste to exit your lands."

Diplomacy: 13

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 1:28:19 PM
Sol listens to the Elven, even giving a small chuckle at Haemir's, err... diplomatic translation. He however allows Haemir to continue to translate, but keeps his eye on the Captain of both vessels to see if he can judge when he should begin using his spells.

He does however speak to others in his merry band, and some of the sailors of the dwarven ship who may be a bit too tense for comfort.

"Perhaps, friends, we should wait to see if this diplomatic solution bears fruit before attacking."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 4:51:44 PM
Bigby makes a perception check to see if there's anything on their ship that can be used to our advantage, such as flammable oil, barrels of seaweed because you never know).

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=25 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 4:59:29 PM
ooc forgot the perception roll. 25

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=12 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+5=8 ;
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 7:47:09 PM
Sat down Haemir mutters quietly (casts Detect Magic) & then stands up crouching so only his head shows (using the shield as cover) and translates (am I assisting Lil? Diplomacy:12), whilst concentrating. He scans the ship for anything interesting (weak points etc. Perception:11) & tries to think of some legitimate reasons as to why they can't turn back, the tide etc. But doesn't come up with anything he can blag (Profession: Sailing:8).

As soon as he finishes speaking he ducks back down & grabs the heavy xbow.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 8:30:19 PM
Caelwyn listens to the exchange, sitting with his back to the side of the ship. He ensures his crossbow is loaded and ready.

DM Tanner
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 11:56:14 PM
Between 'Lil and Haemir, the elven captain appears somewhat mollified (ooc: nice assist, the DC was 15!). His voice and body language now appear bored and condescending rather than challenging.

Elven -- Highlight to display spoiler: {"State your home port, destination, cargo, and purpose. Quickly. You are keeping this one from his nap time, which is far more important than anything you are doing."}

Those who survey the other ship see that a brazier of burning coals sits near their main mast. The archers nearby have their arrowheads wrapped in cloth...

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 9:07:51 AM
Sol takes a deep breath, happy that their tone and posture has changed.

He moves up and down the ship, glancing at the Elven one, and notcing the enemy arrows, gets set back on edge.

"It seems they are willing to at least listen."

He then stands next to the captain, waiting to see what orders come next.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 12:02:03 PM
Back against the shield/deck Haemir relaxes a bit and noticing his knuckles are white from gripping the xbow. Lowering his voice he says: "It seems to have done some good, he wants to know where our home port was and what our destination, cargo, and purpose are".

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 4:41:39 PM
Bigby affirms, "what Haemir said."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+8=15 ;
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 8:16:04 PM
'Lil takes a breath. They were here to colonize a nearby wilderness. That probably wouldn't play well. She wracks her brain, thinking of a way to tell the truth without getting them killed.

"We're an exploratory vessel. We carry able-bodied men and women, plus a modicum of supplies to ensure we can set up a base camp at our destination. Which, I assure you, is several miles outside of your sovereign lands."

Diplomacy 15

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=9 ; d20+2=9 ;
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 10:34:58 PM
Haemir was mulling over what not to say and almost breathed a sigh of relief when Lil decided to omit certain elements - As he translates he tries to emphasise that the distance is not just miles but well beyond their borders (Diplomacy assist:9 - ignore the second roll hit the button twice). But then realises he has no idea where their border ends exactly, so he chooses a word in Elvish that means to distant horizons - then he remembers the other ships, hmmm do we tell them there are more ships he ponders...

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 11:29:25 PM
So far so good, Caelwyn thinks. They haven't begun shooting at us, at least.

He notes the fire arrows which the elves seem ready to use. If they attempt to use them, perhaps our best bet is to attack their ship and try to board...we might need another vessel if they set fire to the Nixie Queen...

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 11:34:54 PM
Bigby thinks if only he had memorized that create water spell to cast on the coals on the other boat if and when needed.

DM Tanner
Wednesday October 17th, 2018 11:41:51 PM
Lord Quoronir narrows his eyes. He appears miffed.

Elven -- Highlight to display spoiler: {"Are you deaf? State your home port and destination! This one will not have vagrants and tramps wandering vaguely near lands of the Dre Moria. You will say exactly how far, and this one will inform you if it is acceptable!"}

The elven captain snaps his fingers, and his sailors holds their arrows as close to the fire as possible without setting then alight. They do not appear to be chomping at the bit for a fight, but are not interested in anything less than complete compliance.

Askel winces. "It was going well! Get us back on track!"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday October 18th, 2018 3:50:31 AM
Bigby translates, "yeah he's pretty pissed. He wants to know our home port and destination. Exactly how far away it is."

ooc: it puts the lotion on the skin. Third person always reminds me of that.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday October 18th, 2018 10:40:37 AM
'Lil chides herself. Her diplomacy teachers woulda smacked her knuckles silly had they seen her mishap.

"Apologies. We hail from Hook City, en route to the rediscovered Sargrass."

She decides its best to keep it short. If she knows how far that is, she'll say so, otherwise she'll whisper harshly to Askel to provide an answer.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=14 ; d20+2=15 ;
Thursday October 18th, 2018 10:49:30 AM
Haemir translates gritting his teeth for the first two words... "My apologies", (bluff:14) but tries to hide it. More angry with himself for not pointing out what was amiss in their answer. He tells the group what he intends saying before he says it - and will adjust anything accordingly. "Our home port was Hook City although most of us are from behind there. We cannot say exactly where our destination is as stated we are explorers and also unaware where your borders are. However if you would be so gracious to inform us - we will ensure we pass through your land without stopping. Only a fool would incur your wrath Lord Quoronir. It is our intent to pass through your lands and also to not cause you any problems. Does this meet with your approval?" (Diplomacy:15 - plus any assists before translation).

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Thursday October 18th, 2018 4:41:30 PM
Sol listens to the words being exchanged, and quickly asks the Captain if they have a name for the place they're heading, more specifically than "The Sargrass".

He whispers to Haemir.

"I do not think they will accept that, they seem to adamantly want to know where we are going."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Thursday October 18th, 2018 5:39:02 PM
Haemir will armed what he's saying if somineone adds to it...

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Thursday October 18th, 2018 5:39:20 PM
*Ammend

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday October 18th, 2018 7:41:59 PM
Bigby looks to the captain and suggests softly, "Perhaps the captain knows exactly where we are going?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Thursday October 18th, 2018 10:38:36 PM
Caelwyn feels himself beginning to tense up as he listens to the conversation, and his hands tighten around his crossbow. "They want to know exactly where we are going...if we cannot give them a plausible destination, I feel certain they will attack" he whispers to his companions. "Captain, what lies beyond our destination that we might travel to? We need a feasible alibi"

DM Tanner
Friday October 19th, 2018 12:11:52 AM
THURSDAY POST (just a few minutes late!)

Lord Quoronir's mood is mercurial indeed, and just as quickly as he is angered he is again bored and dismissive.

Elven -- Highlight to display spoiler: {"Ewww... the Sargrass. This one supposes it has to be better than that latrine you call Hook City."}

He makes a lazy wave toward the archers, and the sailors lower their bows.

Elven -- Highlight to display spoiler: {"The Sargrass is far outside of Dre Moria lands. You would do well to stay there. If you happen to encounter any lands that look fair and bright... it is probably ours."}

He snaps his fingers toward a young elf wearing robes. The young elf jumps, quickly reaching into a pocket and retrieving a small marble. He whispers a brief incantation, causing the marble to glow, before he takes a small slingshot from his sleeve and fires the marble at the Nixie Queen!

It bounces harmlessly off the hull. A small glowing rune appears, then fades. (ooc: arcane mark)

Elven -- Highlight to display spoiler: {"Your ship is marked for future patrols."} Lord Quoronir waves down the river. Elven -- Highlight to display spoiler: {"Tell them what you told this one. This one suggests you do not make them wait. Not all are as patient as this one."}

The Dre Moria vessel begins to slowly turn around and the sailors on board go about their duties.

Askel heaves a heavy sigh. "By the golden scales of Ffloy! That was a close one!" The dwarven crew are, likewise, in various stages of relief.

ooc: Congratulations! You have successfully resolved the encounter. Every party member receives 250xp!

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday October 19th, 2018 1:21:54 PM
"He said our ship is marked for future patrols. And something colorful about the Sargrass."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Friday October 19th, 2018 5:07:18 PM
Sol lets out the breath he hadn't realised he was holding.

"That was certainly a close one. At least we have our answers prepared for next time, should we run across any other patrols."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday October 19th, 2018 5:10:37 PM
"Welp, that coulda been a lot worse, eh?" 'Lil stands from her place behind the railing.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Friday October 19th, 2018 6:23:27 PM
Haemir breathes a sigh of relief... "I think we should prepare a scroll or something and I'll get Fand to take it back down stream...maybe we can let any of our other ships know what to do... Fand can either deliver it or leave it hanging nearby the river entrance maybe?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Friday October 19th, 2018 7:04:24 PM
Caelwyn smiles, glad to have avoided unnecessary conflict. "I agree with that idea, Haemir, we need to alert the other ships. But we can't leave it just hanging there - if the Dre Moria find it, they might realize we have not been entirely honest with them, and it might go far worse for our comrades (or for us, if they catch us again...)"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Saturday October 20th, 2018 9:37:20 PM
Haemir nods when Caelwyn puts forward a sobering point. "Agreed. I am reluctant to send Fand to wait for them, they could be days away. Hmm maybe there is one other way..."

Haemir approaches Askel/Signi "Do you have anyway of informing the other ships? If not I may have a way, that is if you think we should?"

DM Tanner
Sunday October 21st, 2018 11:31:16 PM
FRIDAY POST

Askel nods. "Aye, I have a way. I can cast a minor form of the dream spell to alert the other captains. I suppose it will also be a good way of seeing if we lost anyone, if I cannot find them in their dreams."

The Dre Moria ship continues downstream, seemingly ignoring your vessel now that they have judged you as harmless. You continue upstream at a slow pace, the long oars manned by the dwarves crew making steady headway against the current.

By the reckoning if Askel, you have perhaps a week before reaching the settlement site. How do you spend your time?

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+7=26 ;
Monday October 22nd, 2018 6:05:09 AM
Haemir ponders for a few seconds what spells Askel means (Spellcraft:26) and looks at the dwarf with renewed respect.
"Interesting, perhaps I can help? I'm a dream-walker, Although I believe it's called a dream-speaker? I'm unfamiliar with how it's referred to outside of my clan"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday October 22nd, 2018 12:47:53 PM
Bigby brings the the barrel full of seaweed into a place where it won't be touched. this can save me some time for a entangle spell. he will meditate on create water spell because you never know when you just might need water such as dousing coals of fire being ready to be shot at you. Bigby will also spend time honing his sailing profession skills through all of these sailors. He attempts pirate speak. "rrrrrrrr??"

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Monday October 22nd, 2018 1:22:26 PM
'Lil spends her time getting to know these new people she'll be spending so much time with. She helps Bigby move that big'ol barrel of seaweed since it's probably heavy. "This probly ain't gonna smell too good in a couplea days, you know," she idly comments. She suggests it be put somewhere people aren't.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Monday October 22nd, 2018 2:46:03 PM
Sol offers his assistance to the Captain now that the immediate danger has passed, either in tracking supplies with the Quartermaster or anything else that Sol could do.

He also spends more time getting to know the others in his party a bit more, specifically Lil as she is the newest member of their merry band.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=16 ;
Monday October 22nd, 2018 7:31:24 PM
Like the others, Caelwyn spends some time getting to know his companions and shipmates. He also does his best to help keep watch as they travel (Perception 16), works to keep himself in shape by training with his weapons, and spends time praying to Domi.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=20 ;
Monday October 22nd, 2018 7:58:40 PM
Haemir will help with the dream talking (if needed, he can cast it on others if he cannot identify the sailor himself) and general sailing duties. Fand will keep lookout (Perception:20).

In spare time Haemir will continue reading his book (he's learning Terran) and he will listen in on a lot of the chats. Whilst in professor mode he can be quite chatty and confident but other times he is strangely withdrawn and he almost looks like he is focusing on distant horizons. He will make some effort to get to know the others though.

DM Tanner
Monday October 22nd, 2018 11:35:39 PM
The spell mentioned by Askel is fairly common -- minor dream.

"This spell functions as the dream spell, except as follows. The messenger must be yourself or a gnome touched. The message can be no longer than 20 words. If the recipient of the message is not asleep when the spell is cast, the spell automatically fails."

The Nixie Queen continues to travel upstream for another week without incident. Shifts taking watch are rather boring, and you do not encounter any more scout ships of the Dre Moria.

The cliffs and rugged hills of the coastal lands give way to rolling plains. Trees become more scarce. With every passing day the plains become flatter, the grass is become taller and more numerous, and there are fewer geographic features. Finally, you wake up one morning to find that the River cuts through a land of grasses ranging between 10 and 30 feet tall! It forms an impenetrable Thicket that blocks line of sight. A constant susurrus stirs the air as wind blows between the stocks and sheaves of the grass. The grass comes in a variety of colors from green, to read, to gold, to even blue! Some grasses are supple and bend easily in the wind. Others appear as stiff and rigid as wood.

Besides a multitude of birds making their nests on the ground or high in the grasses, there is little in the way of wildlife. Except the insects, of course. the mosquitoes and gnats are plentiful, which is not surprising given your proximity to water and the amount of shade afforded by the grass.

Exactly one week after you enter the mouth of the river, Askel calls a meeting of the crew. He announces that you have reached your destination, according to his compass and charts. "We should be close to the ruins of Rattledam. It was a major trading post before the upheaval destroyed it. The ship will drop anchor, and landing parties will depart by row boat. The crew is going to begin the work of unloading the ship and preparing for the rest of the flotilla." He turns and looks at your party. "While they are working, I need our troubleshooters to secure the area and make certain that there are no beasts or monsters that may present a danger."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 4:29:49 PM
Look at Tanner bringing out the $2.00 words. :D

***

"FINALLY," thinks 'Lil. She doesn't say that, cause that'd be rude.

There's lots of questions, though. Will they have one-a them fancy boats that floats on grass? If not, does Askel have a few machetes he can loan out? What kind of perimeter would be sufficient.

Is the really tall grass sparse enough that we can see at least a few dozen feet out, or is visibility just what's right in front of us?

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 4:40:44 PM
Sol looks amazed at the different types of grass, and immediately begins writing it down in his book.

"Does anyone know anything about these different grasses? It seems very odd so many different types would grow so close together."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 6:59:51 PM
Bigby sees all of the grass and thinks, looks like I won't need the seaweed anymore.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 7:24:57 PM
Time to get to work, Caelwyn thinks. Hopefully they will be able to deal with any monsters or other threats. "Askel, how do you recommend dealing with these grasses? We should be careful about cutting them down, is that correct? And do we have any craft that could help us navigate the terrain more easily?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=19 ;
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 11:44:39 PM
Haemir stands there slack jawed gorping at the different grasses... before remembering himself and dashing off to gather his gear. Fand takes to air (P reception:19)

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 11:45:59 PM
"We have our own boat. Remember building it..?"

DM Tanner
Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 11:52:01 PM
The Nixie Queen approaches a large sandy bank, and Askel signals for a halt. The sailors beginning hauling up their oars as sails are trimmed and stowed. "This is the place." Askel gestures toward the shoreline.

A large bank stretches on either side, with approximately 30 feet of gently sloping sand between the shoreline and a line of waist-high rocks. Apparently the sandbank is too loose for any of the grass to take root, and you estimate that frequent flooding keeps seedlings from sprouting. "We are going to disembark on that bank. Troubleshooters! I didn't want to mention, but I have seen shadows trailing us for several hours. I think we have attracted attention."

The more observant members of your party concur, there have been small shadows flitting between the long stalks of grass, but none of you have been able to pinpoint anything other than vague shapes.

Haemir, however, manages to spot a dark shape just above the line of rocks! It disappears as soon as he raises a hand to point.

Askel sighs. "It looks like we have company. We have a rowboat you can take ashore. Please go, investigate, and deal with whatever is following us."

ooc: Any preparations? The ship is currently 100 feet from the shoreline.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+4=15 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 11:57:38 AM
'Lil's not too observant, so as soon as they hit the beach, she'll have Ramona ready. "Ok, Haemir. You keep them elven eyes peeled and point anything what needs smashin' out to me. Stay close, everyone, but not too close. I need room to swing this thing..."

Perception: 15 - 'Lil keeps her eyes peeled best she can.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=13 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 12:42:24 PM
Bigby makes a perception check: 13. "somethings out there, but don't know what." somethings out there not because he saw anything but because they said so. Need to focus Bigsby.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=14 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 1:26:15 PM
((Perception = 14))

Sol keeps his eyes peeled when it is mentioned there is something in the grasses. He gets on a boat when instructed, he however re-iterates his question about the grasses.

"Does anyone know anything about these odd grasses? Is there anything we should do or not do?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=18 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:53:02 PM
"Hmmm...it's not likely to be Dre Moria elves, I think, so I wonder what these creatures could be..." Caelwyn has his weapons and gear packed and ready; holding his shortspear in his hand, he gazes out upon the grass looking for any sign of movement. (Perception 18)

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=12 ; d20+2=12 ;
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 11:38:50 PM
Haemir and Fand stay alert (Perception:12 each) -ish... Loading his large crossbow he answers Sol.
"Don't know much myself about the grass Sol, but some of it looks lethally sharp. I'd stay out of it till we know more."
He ponders a moment looking at the row boat. "Shall we pack a few shields at the front in case whatever it is out there has any ranged weapons?"

DM Tanner
Wednesday October 24th, 2018 11:42:20 PM
As far as anyone can tell, the grasses in this area are quite ordinary.

You get loaded into the rowboat (ooc: Please be specific and cataloging any gear you take with you from the ship) and the crew begins to lower you to the water. "Look!", a sailor shouts. You all look across the river to the shore.

There are nearly a dozen small distinct shadows above the rock line away from the shore. They were definitely not present a moment ago. It appears you have many sets of eyes watching your progress. You will be only about 30 feet from the shadows by the time you set foot on the sandbank.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Thursday October 25th, 2018 2:18:09 PM
Sol brings his staff, his spellbook, his note book and writing instruments and rations for a few days and water.

"This is incredibly exciting do you not think?" He says to no one in particular.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=6 ;
Thursday October 25th, 2018 8:45:52 PM
Caelwyn didn't have a lot in his pack to begin with, so he has taken everything he has with him except the masterwork trident, which has been left behind on the ship. He looks closely to see if he can identify what is waiting for them on the shore (Perception 6).

"Let's be cautious, but friendly - we want to try to win over the locals, not get into a fight we them, if possible."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=21 ;
Thursday October 25th, 2018 8:59:39 PM
Haemir packs all of his gear except a cauldron he was storing on the ship and his old xbow. If the dwarves are ok lending some shields he will pack a couple at the front of the boat. Loading his xbow he also peers toward the shore (Perception:21) to see what is trying to hide. He nods himself head in agreement with Caelwyn's advice.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=27 ;
Thursday October 25th, 2018 9:11:20 PM
Bigby takes what he has on his list and he and Wolfgang get onto the other boat. Perception check (27) for the wild things out there. "When you got a thing to do it's best to just do it."

DM Tanner
Thursday October 25th, 2018 11:51:29 PM
The rowboat continues across the river until the prow gently scrapes against the sandbar. Haemir and Bigby observe that these shapes hiding in the grass are waist-high humanoids. The shape in the center steps out from the shadows, and you see that it is a halfling. The most savage halfling you've ever seen. He is tawny and muscular, wearing a variety of furs and skins. In one hand he holds a wicked-looking spear. He raises the spear and points toward your party. A dozen other halflings step out from the shadows on either side of him. All of them hold spears or slings.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday October 26th, 2018 10:02:33 AM
(Sorry for the missed post.)

"Sure hope these things speak common," 'Lil says to herself. She puts her hands up and says "Woah now, we don't wanna fight but we will if ya push us. Let's calm down and talk, yea?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=13 ;
Friday October 26th, 2018 1:45:53 PM
"I can speak halfling and can translate for anyone, but my diplomacy skills will most likely get us attacked." Bigby smiles awkwardly. Perception to try to hear what they are saying (13).

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Friday October 26th, 2018 2:35:00 PM
Sol chuckles softly at Bigby's self deprecating response.

"I am also probably not the best to speak to them, my diplomacy skills are also somewhat lacking, much to my parents chagrin."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Friday October 26th, 2018 7:56:26 PM
"At least they seem prepared to talk..."
Haemir looks towards Lil

DM Tanner d20+7=16
Sunday October 28th, 2018 11:25:41 PM
FRIDAY POST

Lil speaks and Bigby translates. The halfling in the center speaks in response. His words are a guttural deviation of typical Halfling, accompanied by animated physical gestures, but seem friendly.

Halfling Highlight to display spoiler: {"You bigguns! You come in water-box! You here to trade? Fight? We want happy talk."}

Sense Motive DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {While the leader seems friendly enough, his followers are giving you a very appraising eye.}

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=15 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+2=4 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 9:45:08 AM
Haemir studies the hafling (Sense Motive:15) but can't quite help feeling he is missing something. His hands grip his xbow but it is aimed down towards the ground in a non-aggressive way and his eyes flick around studying the area (Perception:9) as does Fand (Perception:4) or rather she intends to but suddenly spots a bug on Haemir and starts pecking at it distracting Haemir... "Fand what are you doing..? Not now... he whispers.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+3=21 ; d20+9=23 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 11:10:12 AM
sense motive (21). "The leader is asking us if we are here to trade, or fight. his words are 'we want happy talk.' And as for his followers. It seems they are appraising us. Just be ready for anything as things may not be on the up and up," Bigby shares with his companions. perception (23).

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+8=25 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 11:30:17 AM
"I mean, we can't start off our journey by just attacking the natives, especially since they say they're not looking to fight." She still doesn't speak halfling, so she asks to be translated. Anyone paying attention notices that when 'Lil is being diplomatic, her speech is much more formal and proper. She's probably spent a lot of time learning the finer arts of diplomacy.

"We're here to explore, and certainly don't want to resort to violence. You have my word that so long as you and yours are peaceful, so are we. Do you know a place called Rattledam?"

Diplomacy: 25

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=27 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 1:35:33 PM
(perception 27) Bigby notices that 'Lil steps up her diplomatic game and gives an approving nod to 'Lil and translates what she had said to the halflings.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=14 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 6:10:10 PM
Sol smiles, listening to the words, even though he has NO idea what is being said, it's interesting to him. He has a bright smile on his face and whispers quietly to Bigby when he has a chance.

"You will have to teach me how to speak that language at some point!"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=16 ; d20+2=14 ;
Monday October 29th, 2018 7:48:49 PM
Caelwyn holds his shield at his side, resting his shortspear against his shoulder. While the other halflings don't seem overtly hostile, they may not be as friendly as their leader (Sense Motive 16). At least a conversation had begun. He keeps an eye on the other halflings, ready for action if they should make a move, and lets his companions do the talking (Perception 14).

DM Tanner
Monday October 29th, 2018 11:55:31 PM
The halfling leader smiles and nods.

Halfling Highlight to display spoiler: {"Yes, Rattledam. Was big human trade village. Destroyed by Sargrass Reborn. Bodies everywhere. They feed us for a long time. Big bless."}

You notice several of the other halflings are how hefting their spears or rubbiling leathers.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 10:32:40 AM
Bigby will translate to the others. "he says rattledam was a human trade village destroyed by the Sargrass. He then added bodies everywhere and that the bodies feed them for a long time. Soooo...these guys eat people. I mean we're people...just saying."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+8=18 ;
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 4:28:27 PM
I mean...on the one hand they're obviously primitive and have different values and morals than us city folk do.

On the other, that's just gross.

Bigby is not wrong. Is the little guy happy because he thinks we're just gonna let him eat us without a fight? That's not happening. No sir.

Sense motive: 18 - This guy gonna try to eat us?

'Lil's next words are contingent on that sense motive result.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 5:34:42 PM
Sol is completely oblivious to the facts and is just entranced by the conversation, enjoying the back and forth.

While he does appear to be a bit shocked by the apparent semi-cannibalism aspect, it seems more like he's interested in it than worried.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 7:04:28 PM
Haemir's eyes take on a slightly distant look, a dreamy look almost as if he is half present and half somewhere else.
"Ask them what they would trade for ..." he asks after a while.
He is ready to shoot the leader if it kicks off but appears relaxed with his xbow lowered.
"Might not be too wise to dine or sup with them." he says with a chuckle.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 8:10:31 PM
"Fantastic", Caelwyn mutters to himself...he now lifts his shield into a defensive position, keeping a close eye the halflings surrounding them.

DM Tanner
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 11:38:41 PM
The halflings definitely seem interested in eating you, but they also do not appear eager to die over a meal... Hence they are sizing you up. The leader continues speaking.

Halfling Highlight to display spoiler: {"You are... warriors? Traders? Where you from? More on water box?"}

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 11:16:35 AM
He's asking us if we are warriors or traders, where we are from and if there are more in the boat. Is this where we go alpha on them and answer warriors with 1000 on the boat or do we look away and say traders because they are alpha? I think I'd prefer if we are alpha. I might be biased though...wolf thing. Anyhow how do you want me to answer?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+8=22 ;
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 12:00:52 PM
"Honestly. These little guys may end up our neighbors.

"We are both. We're here on a mission of exploration and trade, but come well armed. The five of us before you are all capable warriors, and we have many more on board our ship who are capable fighters as well. We're from all walks of life, but the ship itself set sail from Hook City.

"We welcome peaceful relations, but have no intention of being dinner. Agree not to try and dine on us or the ship's crew, and we will get along just fine."

Diplomacy: 22

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 12:28:08 PM
Bigby nods head and translates what 'Lil says. Then he responds to 'Lil "this is why you do the diplomacy thing...good job."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 7:45:51 PM
Sol chuckles at the back and forth sitting down on the ground with his notebook out, writing in it to keep notes of what is happening.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Wednesday October 31st, 2018 8:27:15 PM
Caelwyn smiles. "Very nice. We can be friendly, but they need to be sure that we are more than capable of defending ourselves. If they think we are weak, I'm sure they will not hesitate to try to kill us..."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Thursday November 1st, 2018 5:24:23 AM
Haemir raises an eyebrow when Sol sits down and starts making notes but continues to watch the exchange ready in case anything goes wrong. He grins at the 'don't eat us and we'll get on fine comment' which he regards as very true.

DM Tanner
Thursday November 1st, 2018 11:46:20 PM
ooc: Your group keeps being diplomatic. Where are the murder-hobos I was expecting?

The halfling leader is hesitant, but barks a few commands in what sounds like a hunting code language. He motions back to the grass. The dozen hunters flow back into the bizarre foliage with nary a rustle. After a few moments, all is quiet. For now.

After a few minutes, barring your group barreling into the Sargrass willy-nilly, the other rowboats begin to arrive. Dwarves sailors begin to busy themselves with unloading barrels and boxes. One of the more veteran sailors looks up and asks, "What were those things? Did you scare it off?

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday November 2nd, 2018 11:39:41 AM
ooc: this murdering hobo is too low level. haha.

Bigby looks over to the sailor and says, "they're little savage people eating people, but looks like they are retreating due to our bigger presence. Say something about little people eating people...say they are prudent"

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday November 2nd, 2018 1:08:53 PM
'Lil frowns. That wasn't the reaction she wuz lookin' for. That said, "we wanna eat you more than we wanna be friends." That means they'll be trouble.

"They're most likely gonna be foes. We offered peace, they chose to walk away without accepting or refusing. They prolly wanna eat us and are figuring out how to make that happen. Next time, we smash first, talk later, ok?" She turns to Bigby. "Later, we should track where they went. You can do that, right?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday November 2nd, 2018 1:23:49 PM
Bigby taps to his nose and looks at wolfgang and points to him. "can't fool that nose. we can track them." or try, he thinks.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Friday November 2nd, 2018 7:36:42 PM
"We simply need to be as intimidating as possible, to be quite frank" Caelwyn offers. "If they know, without the shadow of a doubt, that to cross us means instant death, there will be no problems. Then we can look to establish better relations later. I fear we may not have seen the last of these savage halflings..."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday November 2nd, 2018 7:46:36 PM
"Wait... they also have not attacked us, and the may be scared of us more than we are of them. After all we have arrived in fairly great force. It may be they feel we are invading."

Sol stands up, brushing the dirt off himself.

"Unless I missed something."

DM Tanner
Friday November 2nd, 2018 11:58:00 PM
The crew of the ship continues to disembark by row boats. Slowly, a handful at a time, the sailors make landfall. They bring with them barrels and crates of supplies. Some of them set to clearing space, making short work of the stubby grass near the shoreline with daggers and sickles.

In the space of an hour, the industrious dwarves have unloaded a significant amount of the ship's hold, and begin setting up camp. Tents made of oiled cloth spring up in orderly lines. Ditches are dug, horse lines are strung, and fire pits are cleared. What was once a bit of wild and scruffy land is now harmonious order.

Signi directs the shore effort, while Askel stays on the ship to direct the other end of the operation. Signi comes and visits your group. "No hot food this evening, I'm afraid. We cannot risk the smell attracting unwanted beasts. At least, not until we know what is in this area." she scans the horizon, limited as it is by the tall grass. "Anything could be out there. How would you like to handle watch shifts?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Saturday November 3rd, 2018 10:27:54 AM
"In groups of two, perhaps, for three hours at a time?" Caelwyn suggests. "That way we could be sure no one is taken by surprise, should anything try to attack us."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+8=10 ;
Saturday November 3rd, 2018 10:36:17 AM
Bigby volunteers to be in the first group and will (when appropriate use survival to see if any tracks made and his wolfs scent to smell for any creatures 10 on survival. ooc-wah wah).

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Sunday November 4th, 2018 4:19:47 PM
"Good idea. I'll take last wit' whoever wants to keep me company."

DM Tanner
Sunday November 4th, 2018 11:48:34 PM
Your party is delighted to see that the industrious dwarves have prepared tents for you slightly apart from the main camp, along with a roaring fire and a small cauldron of stew. You tuck in for your first night of rest on solid ground in a while.

After perhaps an hour, Captain Signi comes by and chats. As she explains it, your smaller camp will be closer to the grasslands in case of attack. Your gratitude for the tents, fire, and food are perhaps dampened by the knowledge that you are the shield for the rest of the company. Until more soldiers arrive, the sailors need protection. She claps you on the shoulder and expresses her confidence in your abilities.

You don't have to wait long, however, to test those abilities. Only an hour into the first watch, just as the sun is dipping under the horizon, you hear rustling in the undergrowth. Your fire reflects in several pairs of eyes trying to make their way toward you. It is the halflings, trying to make a meal of your party!

MAP LINK. Sol is blue. Caelwyn is green.

ROUND 1

===
Elijah "Sol" Solomon -
Caelwyn Alterius -
Bigby Wolf -
'Lil -
Haemir -
===
Halfling 1 -
Halfling 2 -
Halfling 3 -
Halfling 4 -
Halfling 5 -
Halfling 6 -
Halfling 7 -
(numbered clockwise)

ooc: Would you like some suggestions for character art? I have a sizable collection on my computer.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=9 ; d20+2=6 ;
Monday November 5th, 2018 6:55:16 AM
(previous post)
Haemir watches the handling retreat and relaxes the grip on his xbow. "Two hours each would be one watch each. Unless the Dwarves help? he mentions as Fand takes to the trees (or bushes) to rest and watch. He spots the camp being set up away from the main party and has a knowing looking in his eyes.
On watch - (Perception:9) and Fand (Perception:6) keeps an eye out too.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+4=12 ; d10=5 ;
Monday November 5th, 2018 7:03:59 AM
Haemir unable to sleep rolls to a crouch grabs his loaded xbow and fires at one of the Halflings nearest him. (12 to hit 5 dmg). "Stand to... incoming wanna-be cannibals" he yells. Fand takes to the air and circles around above and behind them. Enough to be out of combat range this round (i.e. Not to effect anyone's ranged attacks). "Bigby, no need for sea-weed this time. You'll be able to do your thing whenever you like" he grins and drops his xbow figuring it would take way too long to reload.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday November 5th, 2018 12:10:00 PM
Bigby smiles at Haemir's suggestion. then laughs and thinks [i]what was I thinking with the seaweed.
That stuff smelled[/b]. (assuming that each square is 5 ft) Bigby casts entangle in square 20 across and 8 down( so that the 40' area should entangle anything in squares 13-25 across and 1-14 down). Bigby shouts, "I'm casting entangle spell behind us to hopefully watch our flank. Maybe we should then focus on the ones on the other side since they will be free to move." Wolfgang will go in total defense.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+4=20 ;
Monday November 5th, 2018 1:15:25 PM
'Lil is aaaangry. "If ya were gonna attack, you shoulda done it earlier. Now you gone and woke us up." She picks up Ramona from her place near her bed. "Now I'm gonna make this messy..."

Perception: 20 - How are these guys armed? Ranged weapons? Spears?

She moves towards the front of the area where Bigby's entangle spell isn't and throws out some feel-good magic.

***

Move: move
Standard: Bless - +1 to attack rolls and saves vs. fear.

Active spells

Bless - 10 rounds

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=13 ; d20+5=17 ; d4-2=1 ;
Monday November 5th, 2018 5:27:49 PM
Sol, having stayed up on first watch so he could get a full nights sleep and write down all his notes while they're fresh in his memory.

He manages to notice the enemies, and stands, leaving Haemir to call out to the others.

Sol waits to see what his compatriots do. He keeps an eye on the enemies.

Preparing action - Should any of the enemies move within 10 ft of any member party, he will use Hands of the Apprentice.

Attack Roll - 18 (Forgot the +1 from Bless), Damage - 1

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+5=17 ;
Monday November 5th, 2018 6:02:13 PM
Caelwyn strides towards the nearest halfling, his eyes flashing as he brandishes his spear and shield, sword at his side. "Come, come and die you savages!" he roars at them. "We will water these lands with your blood!" (Intimidate 17)

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Monday November 5th, 2018 6:06:35 PM
Ooc: what's the easiest way to get you a picture for my character?

DM Tanner - Can't you put it on your character sheet?

DM Tanner
Monday November 5th, 2018 11:57:03 PM
Dear friends: if you cast a spell, please post the save DC. Thank you.

Also, there are 8 halflings. My post was inaccurate. The map is correct.

Also, I made some dice rolls on this post, then edited a post to make a comment to Caelwyn, and my dice rolls disappeared! These are what I rolled. Scout's honor.

ROUND 1

===
Elijah "Sol" Solomon - readies to attack any halfling that strays too close (the halfling's movement ended at 15 feet from Lil').
Caelwyn Alterius - approaches Halfling 7 and attempts to intimidate it (I stopped you short of an attack of opportunity). You are successful, the target is shaken for one round.
Bigby Wolf - summons vines with an entangle spell.
'Lil (9/13 HP) - moves forward, casts bless, and observes that the halflings all wield shortspears and hide bucklers.
Haemir - fires his crossbow at the nearest halfling, sending a quarrel into his throat and dropping him in a hearbeat.
===
Halfling 1 - is entangled!
Halfling 2 - travels around the entanglement.
Halfling 3 - travels around the entanglement.
Halfling 4 - travels around the entanglement.
Halfling 5 - moves forward.
Halfling 6 - moves forward.
Halfling 7 - moves forward and chucks a spear at Lil'. (attack 22, critical hit!, damage 4 // critical confirmation 13, miss). He has the shaken condition for Round 2.
Halfling 8 - DEAD.
(numbered clockwise)

***

ROUND 2

===
Elijah "Sol" Solomon -
Caelwyn Alterius -
Bigby Wolf -
'Lil -
Haemir -
===
Halfling 1 -
Halfling 2 -
Halfling 3 -
Halfling 4 -
Halfling 5 -
Halfling 6 -
Halfling 7 -
(numbered clockwise)

MAP LINK. Sol is blue. Caelwyn is green.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+3=23 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=15 ; d2+2=3 ; d2+2=3 ; d20+7=16 ;
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 12:30:42 AM
ooc: will do on the save number. sorry.

Wolfgang will move to 7 across 9 down to attack the closest halfling. Bite attack with blessing: (23, dmg: 3. Trip attempt: 9). Bigby will take two claw attacks against the same halfling. (Att with blessing: 14, 15. Damage if hit: 3/3.) With Bigby's swift he will use mounted combat to dodge an attack against Wolfgang (16). Bigby yells out as he attacks, "grrrrrr...eat us will ya?!"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d6+1=3 ; d100=91 ; d20+1=20 ; d4=4 ;
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 3:15:43 AM
Haemir moves and mutters a spell pointing, suddenly from within the forest a swarm of hornets erupt and engulf a halfling before dispersing just as quickly, almost looks like they happened to just be passing ... Fand swoops down and tears a chunk from the halflings shoulder.

Move: two squares to the right & two down, finishing standing to the right side of where Lil starts the round.
Spell cast: Hornets Nest - (armor check penalty:91%) - Sv: none, creatures with DR/magic or natural armor +3 or immunity to poison are unaffected. Damage: 3. Targets halfling no.5.

Fand's actions: Move:60' - claw attack:20 - dmg:4 he will attack the same one as Haemir did or next nearest should it be unavailable.

'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+3=10 ;
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 11:02:36 AM
Shortspears can't be braced against a charge.

Good.

'Lil winces and pulls the spear from her shoulder. "Right. You die first." She charges at Halfling 7, but Ramona's weight throws her off.

Hit AC 10 - Probably a miss

'Lil's AC is lowered by 2 this round.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+5=11 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=11 ; d4+2=6 ;
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 4:49:13 PM
Sol, rather relieved that he is being screened by an entangle on one side and his allies in front of him eschews the idea of casting Mage Armour on himself, instead, he decides to cast a different spell.

He intones some magical words and moves his hand in a circular motion before bringing them together clasped in front of his chest with the palms facing his chest and outwards, just as he says the final words he pushes his arms out his hands opening and an Celestial Eagle appears to fly out of his hands, conjured by magic, which immediately moves over to attack the Halfling attacking 'Lil.

Sol then prepares for other enemies and keeps an eye out, allowing the Eagle to attack on his behalf.

Main Action - Summon Monster I summoning a Celestial Eagle next to the Halfling (on the opposide side to 'Lil so it's Flanked)

Eagle Actions -

Full Attack (2 Talons and a Bite)

Talon 1 - 11 (Probably a Miss)
Talon 2 - 19 (Hit I would hope) (6 Damage)
Bite - 11 (Probably a Miss)

DM Tanner d20+2=14 d20+3=20
Tuesday November 6th, 2018 11:58:31 PM
ROUND 2

===
Elijah "Sol" Solomon - begins to summon a mighty eagle (summon monster has a casting time of 1 round, so the eagle appears at the beginning of the next round).
Caelwyn Alterius - continues to menace the enemy with his fighting spirit!
Bigby Wolf - advances toward the nearest halfling, and with tooth and claw kills the opponent.
'Lil (9/13 HP) - charges, and unfortunately misses.
Haemir - moves foward and summons a hornet's nest to torment one of the halflings. His mighty macaw finishes off the foe! (I missed that you have artwork for Fand. I will include that later)
===
Halfling 1 - breaks free and moves forward.
Halfling 2 - moves forward.
Halfling 3 - moves forward.
Halfling 4 - moves forward.
Halfling 5 - DEAD.
Halfling 6 - DEAD.
Halfling 7 - tries to attack Lil' and misses.
Halfling 8 - DEAD.
(numbered clockwise)

***

ROUND 3

===
Elijah "Sol" Solomon -
Caelwyn Alterius -
Bigby Wolf -
'Lil -
Haemir -
===
Halfling 1 -
Halfling 2 -
Halfling 3 -
Halfling 4 -
Halfling 5 - DEAD.
Halfling 6 - DEAD.
Halfling 7 -
Halfling 8 - DEAD.
(numbered clockwise)

MAP LINK. Sol is blue. Caelwyn is green.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d6=3 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+1=7 ;
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 8:06:27 AM
Haemir glimpses at his trident over by the fire but decides to leave it for now, opting instead to maintain the groups momentum he grabs the neatly folded net tucked over his belt and glares at the nearest halfling as he does. His eyes flash like lightning and a vortex of wind and rain pummels the halfling before dispersing.

Meanwhile as the halfling Fand attacked drops she dives towards the next screaching "I'll feast on your eyes..." blood trailing from her claws, but as she swoops in Haemir's wind bats her aside. As she recovers she flaps aggressively close to the halfling still screeching.

Standard action: Storm Blast (ranged touch attack:16 - (incl. Bless) ~ dmg:3 is non-lethal) on halfling 7, also gives 7 a -2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round. If all goes to plan the -2 on Lil's charge should hopefully be negated by the storm blast.
Move action: Ready Net.

Fand: misses with a attack of 7 (even with the bless - which I forgot). If possible Fand intended to move in to a flanking position on 7 (movement: fly 80 ft. - average) but I don't think she can due to the bushes? Won't make any difference to her but might for Lil?

'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+1=20 ; 2d6+2=8 ;
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 10:23:59 AM
'Lil uses the momentum of her missed attack to swing Ramona down, back, up, and over onto this halfling cannibal's head.

Hit AC 20 for 8 damage.

"I woulda been a great neighbor, ya little creep!" she yells as Ramona connects.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d6+1=2 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=9 ; d2+2=3 ; d20+7=14 ;
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 12:31:25 PM
Wolfgang will ready a charge for when halfling moves closest in. Then Wolfgang goes in for a bite with the blessing and bonus for charge (attack 25, dmg: 2) ooc: sorry i made the roll and accidentally hit something else I'm not seeing the roll now. but I'll roll again. Bigby will claw attack twice against the opponent. (3+1blessing+2 charge: 18, 9. dmg for the 18: 3). With Bigby's swift he will use mounted combat to dodge an attack towards wolfgang 14).

Bigby's ac is now 14 and wolfgangs is now 15 for the charge.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+5=13 ; d4-2=1 ;
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 5:44:03 PM
Sol finishes his summoning, with the Eagle appearing in combat to aid his allies.

((OoC: We can use the previous rolls for the Eagle for it's first round of combat. On the notes of Character Art, my Wife has said she can put something together for me.))

Sol then prepares an action that if an enemy comes within range ((30ft)) of his Hands of The Apprentice ability, he will send it at them.

Prepared attack - 13 Damage 1.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=13 ; d6=1 ; d6+3=9 ;
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 9:20:18 PM
ooc: So sorry for the missed posts, family stuff and late work messed me up for a couple nights...

Caelwyn steps forward hurls his shortspear at Halfling 7 (Attack 13, Damage 9)

ooc again: For real, I accidentally clicked on the d6 when I was still setting up the damage role with my strength modifier of plus 3, which I think is correct...so it should be 9, but if I have to use the first role I understand, and that would be a 4 for damage - your call, DM)

DM Tanner d20+3=4 d20+3=21 d4=3 d4=3
Wednesday November 7th, 2018 11:48:26 PM
ROUND 2

===
Elijah "Sol" Solomon - sends his eagle forward to battle! The raptor makes short work of one of the halflings. He readies an attack, but no one is near.
Caelwyn Alterius - throws a shortspear, but misses (I moved your foward due to a lack of targets, but with range penalties the attack missed).
Bigby Wolf (7/10) - charges the nearest halfling, killing him quickly with the assistance of Wolfgang.
'Lil (9/13 HP) - brings her warhammer crashing down on the halfling shortly after he is buffeted by Haemir, caving in his skull. He now looks like Glenn from The Walking Dead. You know the episode.
Haemir - blasts a halfling with his storm powers. Fand misses with her attack.
===
Halfling 1 - moves forward.
Halfling 2 - moves forward.
Halfling 3 - moves forward and throws a spear at Bigby (attack 4, miss). Then he dies by eagle.
Halfling 4 - moves forward and throws a spear at Bigby (attack 21, hit, damage 3).
Halfling 5 - DEAD.
Halfling 6 - DEAD.
Halfling 7 - DEAD.
Halfling 8 - DEAD.
(numbered clockwise)

***

ROUND 3

===
Elijah "Sol" Solomon -
Caelwyn Alterius -
Bigby Wolf -
'Lil -
Haemir -
===
Halfling 1 -
Halfling 2 -
Halfling 3 - DEAD.
Halfling 4 - DEAD.
Halfling 5 - DEAD.
Halfling 6 - DEAD.
Halfling 7 - DEAD.
Halfling 8 - DEAD.
(numbered clockwise)

MAP LINK. Sol is blue. Caelwyn is green. Fanda is orange. Summoned eagle is yellow.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+5=20 ; d6+1=5 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=9 ;
Thursday November 8th, 2018 2:23:24 AM
"Get that spear tossin, ankle bitin, dog food Wolfgang," Bigby yells in halfling. Wolfgang charges to attack the next halfling. Wolfgang bites (20. dmg: 5). Trip attempt (7). Bigby makes two claw attacks (7, 9 ooc: I assume misses).

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Thursday November 8th, 2018 9:51:29 AM
Haemir walks back over to the fire picks up his xbow and reloads it.
"Let them have their fun Fand but let me know if it gets out of hand".
Fand takes to the air for an overview of the battlefield. (Flying and climbing finishes 2 sq's below halfling 5 about 60' up)

'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+3=16 ; 2d6+2=10 ;
Thursday November 8th, 2018 11:20:31 AM
Only two left, but these dudes don't get to surrender.

She charges with a loud, angry warcry. She's just able to reach one of the last halflings this round and bring Ramona down on its stupid cannibal head.

***

Charge at the closest halfling: Hit AC 16 for 10 damage.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday November 8th, 2018 1:59:08 PM
ooc: forgot to adjust the hp.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+5=11 ; d20+5=9 ;
Thursday November 8th, 2018 7:13:55 PM
Sol commands his Eagle to fly to the Hafling 'Lil is attacking again, and attack it, he directs it to the other side again so we they have flanking, it will then attack with it's talons.

Sol himself, seeing that the halflings are going down quickly shouts loudly.

"Perhaps we should capture one so that we can interrogate them? Find out where their base of operations is so we can either go and parley or at least know where to be wary?"

He moves as far forward as he can, standing next to Caelwyn and then again prepares an action that if the final halfing comes into range of Hands of the Apprentice, he will use it on the diminutive enemy, but trying to knock unconscious, not kill.

Eagle's Attack - 11 (I assume a miss)
Hands of the Apprentice - 9 (I also assume is a miss)

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Thursday November 8th, 2018 8:43:25 PM
Caelwyn draws his longsword and runs toward the closest of the two remaining halflings. The others will probably finish them off before he gets there, but he'll try to get there in time to put his sword through one of their skulls.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Thursday November 8th, 2018 8:44:58 PM
Caelwyn then hears Sol's shouted advice and thinks it makes sense - he will now try to disarm and grapple one of the halflings once he gets close enough.

DM Tanner
Thursday November 8th, 2018 11:46:21 PM
Between your combined efforts, the cannibal halflings are defeated. Now that your personal battle is finished, you can hear the din of armed conflict throughout the encampment. By the sound of it, a rather large contingent of the marauders decided to test the strength of the newcomers. You estimate they misjudged the tenacity of the dwarves.

The brush parts suddenly to reveal Captain Signi. She has a wild look in her eyes, and blood stains are spattered on her tabard and warhammer. "What happened!? Were you attacked as well?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday November 9th, 2018 10:52:54 AM
"YEA WE WERE," says 'Lil MUCH too loudly. She's still pumped from the fight.

"These bloody halflings think they can just walk on in and start eating our people?" She stalks among the fallen, brain and blood dripping off Ramona*. "TRY IT AGAIN AND YOU'LL END UP JUST LIKE THESE ONES!" she shouts out to the wilderness.

She takes a few deep breaths and starts calming down.

*Ramona is her hammer.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday November 9th, 2018 11:07:48 AM
Bigby and Wolfgang look at 'Lil and agree with what she says and Bigby translates loudly to halfling and then they both howl to bring it home for the little people eaters.

ooc: suppose we can search the bodies.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=15 ;
Friday November 9th, 2018 4:17:06 PM
Folding his net Haemir tucks it back over his sash/belt, wriggling it around a bit so as to perhaps provide extra padding to his back when he rests later on. As he does he turns away to hide his chuckle and looks up at Fand who he observes is circling the area, knowing she will alert him to any more problems. He turns back around: "Everyone ok?" he calls out. "Captain Signi do any of you need assistance?" he asks striding over to join the group. (Fand's perception:15)

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday November 9th, 2018 6:04:07 PM
Sol, looking worried at the additional sounds of battle and Signi's sudden appearance, moves over to Signi.

"As Haemir asked, is there anything we can do to help? We dispatched these fellows easily enough, how does the rest of the encampment fare?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Friday November 9th, 2018 8:46:30 PM
"Those miserable savages", Caelwyn mutters to himself. Sword in hand, Caelwyn follows his companions toward Signi, ready to help the dwarves against the remaining halflings if necessary.

DM Tanner
Sunday November 11th, 2018 11:49:43 PM
FRIDAY POST

Captain Signi nods grimly. "It looks like you have made short work of this group. Between all the skirmishes, I would say 30 to 40 of these savages attacked the encampment. They're almost all dead. The sounds over there are the men trying to capture one of them alive without getting bitten." She pokes one of the corpses with her warhammer. "I doubt this tribe, or people, or whatever you want to call them, sent their entire force against us. I also doubt they have anything resembling a standing army. I suggest you rest up. Tomorrow I want you leading a hunting party to find their encampment. We cannot afford to let them gather strength and attack again."

She tells you that a work details will be by tomorrow to pick up the bodies. For now, piling them will suffice. If you do not have any questions, Captain Signi bids you farewell for the night.

Searching the bodies reveals the following:

18 Small shortspears
8 Small buckler shields
8 Small padded armor (woven grass)
1 Small masterwork sling
22 silver pieces, 64 copper pieces

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday November 12th, 2018 12:53:32 AM
Bigby will let the captain know that if they need any halfling translations with prisoner that he can help. "Short people understand short people," he says. Bigby thinks maybe I shouldn't be putting myself in their boat...oh well someone needs to translate. Bigby will take one of the buckler shields if everyones ok with that.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Monday November 12th, 2018 9:30:46 AM
"Good work everyone", Caelwyn says, beginning to drag the bodies into a pile. "A pity that it had to come to this. I guess we will need to make ourselves appear a bit more threatening in future interactions with cannibalistic natives...."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Monday November 12th, 2018 1:16:14 PM
Sol chuckles at Caelwyn's idea to be more threatening.

"Perhaps, though I am not sure how much more intimidating I could be..."

He smiles self deprecatingly.

"We should probably bury these bodies, does anyone have a spade or a digging tool?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Monday November 12th, 2018 2:07:02 PM
Haemir points to his net. "I have just the thing to help catch one..."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday November 12th, 2018 2:28:36 PM
Bigby looks at his hands and says, "am I the one with digging tools?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Monday November 12th, 2018 5:14:06 PM
"Didn't the captain just say they'd deal with it in the morning?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Monday November 12th, 2018 8:16:33 PM
"Yup, that he did, Haemir." 'Lil looks over the loot pile, but sees nothing interesting. "This many bodies, probably quicker to burn'em anyway...but whatever. That's tomorrow's problem."

'Lil heads back to her rest w/o stopping to clean the blood off her face. She's asleep again in seconds.

DM Tanner
Monday November 12th, 2018 11:40:56 PM
You all sleep peacefully. Well, as peacefully as is possible with enemy corpses just outside your tents.

Captain Signi arrives in the morning along with a detachment of dwarves. The workers begin loading the dead cannibals into wheelbarrows. Signi studies the pile of bodies for a moment before she spits in contempt. The other dwarves follow suit and communally spit on the pile.

She approaches you. "We could use some help with a prisoner we took last night. We only lost three dwarves last night, as compared to their 17, but another four dwarves are missing. We're pretty certain that they were taken. Can you interrogate the prisoner?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+4=18 ; d20+1=3 ;
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 9:18:01 AM
In the morning Haemir wakes early and walks slightly away from the group and meditates (Concentraion:18 Vs DC:11) successfully. Fand is on watch (Perception:3) although she dozes after a few minutes and stirs with a start when Haemir finishes his med. Haemir rejoins the group as the dwarves arrive.
"It's just a thought but maybe they would eat their own dead? By disposing of these bodies we might make them even more desperate?".

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+8=16 ; d20+9=18 ;
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 10:22:11 AM
Bigby will translate for whoever wants to interrogate the halflings for info on where the missing dwarfs are. Will also do a survival check to see if can track any halfling foot prints leading to a camp (survival 16, perception 18). "Quite the ethical quandry Haemir...If we feed them are we participating in canibalism?" Bigby shakes head. this is why we stick to simple hunt of things.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 12:50:13 PM
"As long as it's not us... or alive ... who are we to judge what they eat? I simply mean it might serve as a bargaining tool..."

'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 6:40:25 PM
"Hey, they want to eat their own, that's their business. They start eating our dead? I'm gonna make sure it's an issue for them."

'Lil is not pleased they weren't told there were dwarves captured last night. She's impatient and eager to get going. "I don't speak halfling, but violence is a pretty universal language. Let's go talk to our prisoners."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 8:20:24 PM
"If we don't act quickly, those dwarves may be those cannibals next meal" Caelwyn says, strapping on his armor. "I agree, we should talk to those prisoners right away."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 8:56:52 PM
"We can certainly help interrogate the prisoner."

He turns to 'Lil.

"I am not sure violence is the best response, and I am not certain that it will get us the answers we seek..."

DM Tanner
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 11:07:23 PM
Captain Signi escorts you a short distance to another camp. Four dwarves in chainmail and holding halberds guard a lone halfling. The prisoner is chained to an anvil. His eyes are bloodshot and he rails against his bonds.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 11:22:19 PM
Bigby is ready to translate to halfling for whoever wants to diplomacy or intimidate or bluff.

'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+1=16 ;
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 11:49:24 PM
"We'll see..." is 'Lil's response to Sol.

She walks over to where the halfling's being kept tied to an anvil. "Perfect," she thinks to herself and she draws Ramona. With all her might (and she's got an abundance), she strikes the anvil the halfling's tied to. She doesn't strike him, just the anvil. Still, that kinda vibration's probably not enjoyable.

"Someone tell this little savage that we're gonna find his village. Tell this savage that if we find his village with three live dwarves in it, we get to try and learn to live with each other. If we find three piles of bones and some well-fed savages, we. remove. the. threat."

Intimidate: 16

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=15 ;
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 5:32:28 AM
As they stand in front of the halfling Fand swoops in and lands on Haemir's shoulder.
"Also tell him my bird is hungry and is particularly fond of pecking out eyeballs..."
(Intimidate:15 - assist Lil)

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 7:12:26 PM
Sol's jaw drops at his compatriots actions, he doesn't intervene but clearly looks uncomfortable.

DM Tanner
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 11:54:47 PM
The prisoner looks about warily. He appears to be trying to gauge the reactions of the guards to see whether or not they are likely to allow you to hurt him. Their stony demeanor causes his hopes to sag. He is obviously wary, but keeps his cool like a veteran warrior.

Halfling Highlight to display spoiler: {"If you want the meat back, you probably have until sundown to find them. I can lead you to them. It is a hunting camp, and they move. They must be tracked."}

'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday November 15th, 2018 9:58:44 AM
"Right. We keep him on a leash, then find our missing companions. Tell him that if he cooperates, he has my word as a cleric of Domi that he'll be released back to his people, and that if our companions are alive, we leave his tribe intact."

'Lil's ready to move.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday November 15th, 2018 12:04:55 PM
"he says he can lead us and that the camp moves around and needs to be tracked. He says we need to do it before sundown." Bigby adresses the halfling Highlight to display spoiler: {"I will be double checking your tracking. You can't fool this nose. So don't fool us."}

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Thursday November 15th, 2018 5:01:27 PM
Haemir nods and grabs his gear "Ready?"

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Thursday November 15th, 2018 7:50:51 PM
Sol is a bit taken aback by this quick turnaround.

"I am ready Haemir. Though are we sure we trust this... gentleman so quickly? He may very well lead us into a trap?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday November 15th, 2018 8:19:44 PM
"we have to take that risk if we want to save our friends Sol. We will have to be careful that does go without saying. I told him that Wolfgang and I will be double checking his tracking. We will all have to be on our guard."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Thursday November 15th, 2018 8:42:45 PM
"I fear we have little choice but to trust him, I agree" Caelwyn says. "Bigby, we'll be counting on you and your companion to know when we are getting close to them. Then we'll have to set up a prisoner exchange, if the dwarves are still alive. If not...well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it I suppose."

DM Tanner
Thursday November 15th, 2018 11:52:53 PM
The halfling cannibal looks confused.

HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"Who is Domi?"}

Knowledge (local) DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The gods of the noble races and the gods of testing are not popular in the Southern Continent -- especially so in the wild parts. In some places they are even reviled, regardless of their portfolio. The worship of immortal powers is far more prevalent.}

Captain Signi raises an eyebrow. "The was awfully charitable of him. Are you certain he can be trusted? I don't want you wandering into an ambush. If you are willing, you can place a requisition with the quartermaster for any supplies before you leave."

'Lil - (Carl) - 9/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20=15 ;
Friday November 16th, 2018 10:13:35 AM
Knowledge, local: 10 (untrained max)

"Right...gods ain't worshiped much down here. Tell'im that Domi's a god of courage. We'll leave it at that. This ain't time to proselytize. Let's get moving..."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 7/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday November 16th, 2018 4:17:58 PM
Bigby will translate what 'Lil said to the halfling.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20=16 ;
Friday November 16th, 2018 8:45:18 PM
Sol wracks his brains for anything he may have heard about this area in his travels to Hook City and around it, he realises it would be wise to avoid discussing the Gods, but this doesn't seem to concern him very much.

"I understand we must do this, and do it quickly to prevent them regrouping. I suppose I am just glad we will have Bigby double checking everything. Miss 'Lil, Master Caelwyn are either of you skilled at tracking as well? I think the more people we could have looking over these things the better. I have thankfully only used one of my spells for the day but would prefer not to be caught with our breeches down. After all, these halflings managed to sneak up to the camp without being spotted until they were almost upon us..."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Sunday November 18th, 2018 5:16:25 PM
"We'll have to take the chance. Thank you, Captain, we should make sure we are fully supplied before we leave - who knows how long this expedition will take. Bigby, any chance he can tell us how far it might be to their encampment, even a general estimation based on where they usually travel?"

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.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Monday November 26th, 2018 8:04:02 PM
"Who's tracking?"

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..."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Sunday December 9th, 2018 9:08:00 PM
ooc: hope you're doing better casey.

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."

Diplomacy: 28!

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday December 17th, 2018 4:10:03 PM
rawr...bigby translates.

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."

Diplomacy: 24

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+2=12 ;
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 8:29:56 PM
(Perception 12)

Like 'Lil, Caelwyn keeps his gaze locked on the chief's face. He waits to see if her diplomatic efforts pay off. If not, more intimidating tactics may be in order...

He continues to stand and face the halflings, with his spear in one hand and shield in the other.

DM Tanner
Tuesday December 18th, 2018 11:49:12 PM
HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"You would lay spoiled meat at the feet of the mighty Ashurbanipal!?" The little halfling looks ready to faint and rocks on his heels. "How- how many have you brought? Perhaps I can stay the wrath of Ashurbanipal if you have many. A freshly killed prey is worth far more than one with sun-bloat. Quickly, tell me before he grows bored!"}

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 2:31:42 AM
"He says this is spoiled meat. Fresh meat would be better." Bigby looks at the captured halfling and points at him and says "fresh meat." "He wants to know how many we brought and seems very impatient about all of this."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 10:18:28 AM
"You can count, dude. Tell'im how many we got," is all 'Lil says. This halfling's not the only one struggling with patience.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 6:55:25 PM
Haemir grits his teeth and the knuckles on hands holding his crossbow are going white as his grip there tightens too. He dreams of shooting the chieftain in the eye.
"Clearly diplomacy isn't working. Maybe it's time for intimidation...?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=13 ;
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 8:23:40 PM
Caelwyn steps forward five paces. His eyes flash as he lifts his spear and points it at the halfling chief. His voice is strong and clear. "Hear my words and consider them carefully. This is no tribute, but a warning. This is what happens when others think us weak! We are warriors, and we are many in number. If you or any of your people should try to attack us again, this is what your can expect. Take back the bodies of your men and do whatever you want with them. Take this one too" - Caelwyn gestures to the captive scout.

He takes another step forward, keeping the spear pointed forward. "You will bring the dwarves to us, unharmed. And if you should ever come near us again, we will slaughter you without mercy!"

(Intimidate - 13)

DM Tanner
Wednesday December 19th, 2018 11:54:01 PM
The halfling party stands silently, apparently considering your words. The big one, Ashurbanipal, makes a slight gesture and the small one jumps to get closer and listen. They speak for a moment in whispers. The small one turns and speaks with your party.

HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"Ashurbanipal graciously finds your offer acceptable. We will take the dead and the captive."}

The small one makes a forward chopping motion, and four halflings move toward the party, spears held at the ready. They approach carefully until they are within 20 feet. They stop. One of them gestures toward the cart with his spear. They appear ready to take it.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Thursday December 20th, 2018 2:58:51 AM
Sol watches the situation unfold, feeling a little useless at this time.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=15 ;
Thursday December 20th, 2018 3:21:08 AM
"they will accept the offer and want the captive and the dead." Bigby opens the cart for them to take the dead and tosses down the bodies leaning against the gate. "keep up the show of force." Bigby winks at his friends. perception roll to make sure nothing is amiss (15)

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday December 20th, 2018 10:20:42 AM
'Lil breathes. "Well thank goodness fa that. Giv'im their dead and this one and let's get outta here."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=16 ; d20+2=3 ;
Thursday December 20th, 2018 7:57:18 PM
"Wait." Caelwyn stays where he is, and his voice remains strong. "Tell them to bring the dwarves here first. I want to see that they are alive. We will then each send two representatives to meet in between our parties, and make the exchange at the same time. I don't trust these savages to keep their word."

He glances at Bigby. "Don't translate that last part..."

Diplomacy 16
Perception 3 (Nat 1)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday December 20th, 2018 11:36:48 PM
Will translate the first part for Caelwyn

DM Tanner
Friday December 21st, 2018 12:03:12 AM
THURSDAY POST

The two scouts sent ahead narrow their eyes and back away slowly. Once they are convinced you will not follow, they turn and lope back toward their main party. They have a brief but heated conversation with their leader. Several voices begin to rise before Ashurbanipal makes a flat gesture with one hand. All talking ceases.

The halfling party begins to withdraw back toward the encampment, keeping an eye on your party all the while. The last halfling diappears behind the screen.

After a few moments, you hear two gates slam shut, followed by a shrill horn being blown from the center of the camp.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday December 21st, 2018 6:12:31 AM
"That, that does not sound good." Sol says exasperated.

"Why do I get the feeling we are about to be attacked?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday December 21st, 2018 11:10:04 AM
'Lil grabs her holy symbol and says a quick prayer.

"Lord Domi, I pray for the wisdom'a dees savages, and that they have the good sense not'ta tangle your faithful servant. If they don't, then grant me the strength ta show'em the error of their stupid, stupid ways!"

***

'Lil casts bless on the party - +1 to attacks and saves vs. fear.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=8 ; d20+2=10 ;
Friday December 21st, 2018 1:54:45 PM
Haemir looks towards the Macaw overhead, "Fand, what's going on in there"?

Fand circles higher (not amazing perceptions)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday December 21st, 2018 7:08:11 PM
Bigby rolls his eyes. "I was going to give them the halflings lolipop too." Bigby awaits for pending doom.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d12=5 ; d20+2=21 ;
Saturday December 22nd, 2018 7:38:14 PM
Caelwyn sighs. "Fantastic." For one brief moment, he had thought that they would be able to avoid bloodshed.

He closes his eyes briefly and murmurs to himself; "Domi, give me the strength to fight this evil and emerge victorious. Guide our swords and guard us from harm."

His eyes snap open again. "Right, we must expect the worst. It will probably do us no good to run, they know the land better and are equipped to move across this terrain with ease. We will be killed one by one if we flee. Let's find the closest defensible position and prepare to fight. Our only hope of saving the dwarves now is to kill as many of these brutes as possible."

He looks around to see anything resembling cover or a defensible position. (Perception 21)

ooc: ignore D12 role, that was a mistake...

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Sunday December 23rd, 2018 3:47:34 AM
saddened that no diplomatic solution could be reached Haemir nods in agreement when Caelwyn speaks.
"Let's see what Fand reveals..." he says with a sigh before moving towards his own cover (or crouching in the grass).

Fand circles higher and takes in the whole area.

DM Tanner
Sunday December 23rd, 2018 11:11:00 PM
FRIDAY POST

Fand circles overhead several times, then lands. He begins scratching a map into the dirt.

OOC: Slight change of plans. We will be introducing some new characters in media res. I will also post a map.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Thursday December 27th, 2018 4:51:40 PM
Sol waits to see what Fand reports before doing anything.

DM Tanner
Friday December 28th, 2018 7:00:53 PM
For the eyes of Jerm-boy and Grant only... Highlight to display spoiler: {You have now withered in the captivity of the halfling cannibals for approximately three days. From what you gather, they call themselves the 'Aliutum.' They are a savage, predatory people that regularly raid their neighbors for captives and stay on the move to avoid reprisal attacks.

You have spent your time in a wicker cage, approximately 10 feet square, with several other captives. Most of the captives have been other halflings, though these have had different tattoos on their faces, marking them as being in different tribes. You surmise that in times of hardship the Aliutum are not above victimizing their own people for sustenance. However, two days ago a raiding party returned with three dwarves. Their dress marked them as outsiders of the Sargrass Plains. They have been drifting in and out of consciousness with severe head injuries.

Yesterday, the Aliutum ate one of the dwarves. Blessedly, he was unconscious when he died. His body was eaten by the tribe. Several hours later, members of the tribe began to fall ill. Over the course of a day, everyone who had eaten the flesh of the dwarf developed nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms. Approximately half of the tribe is now bed-ridden.

The two of you still in your cage with two dwarves and two halflings. The dwarves are unconscious and the halflings have been hog-tied and gagged. You are watered and fed twice a day, but otherwise left alone. There are two guards sitting outside the gate, amusing themselves with dice games. They conscious, but look like death warmed over.

The tribe is current abuzz. The leader, Ashurbanipal, a halfling nearly as big as a human, is barking orders. Slingers and spearman are assembling weapons and stationing themselves at the perimeter wall (approximately 5 feet high). You guess something outside has them alert.}

Grindar, Son of Grindor AC 18/12/16 CMD 17 HP 11 d20+2=10 ;
Saturday December 29th, 2018 8:00:59 AM
Grindar, A very tall and muscular Half-Orc, does his best to render aid to the dwarves. Heal 10 but under the circumstances, there isn't much he can do. Grindar thinks to himself, "If only I would have had Succotash teach me the Halfling tongue before he left". He passes the time trying to get to know his fellow prisoners, but since he only knows Orc and Common, and the dwarves are drifting in and out of consciousness, he singles out the only other person he can communicate with (Grant's Character) saying, "I am Grindar, Son of Grindor, under normal circumstances, I would say it was a pleasure to meet you, but since we are in fairly dire circumstances, I will say I wish we had met under better circumstances".

When the commotion starts, Grindar says to Grant's character, "Look alive friend, something is a foot, and if a chance is given for escape, I for one am going to take it!"

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11
Saturday December 29th, 2018 8:04:15 AM
Header Adjustment

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Saturday December 29th, 2018 9:42:01 AM
Haemir sees the followers of Domi preying and says quietly "It is good to evoke your deity and I respect that, but may I suggest not casting any spells straight away? It may be a while before the battle starts".

As the blue Macaw lands he studies the map Fand is trying to draw, seeing the bird struggle he crouches down and takes over following the directions Fand gives him so as to move faster ... when finished he leans back and studies it.

"I must confess I am surprised they didn't attack us, instead they withdrew inside..." he studies their prisoner a second before asking the halfling "Does that seem normal to you"?

Cursing he remembers the halfling doesn't speak common and asks Bigby to translate.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Saturday December 29th, 2018 9:46:08 AM
"Fand how many prisoners where there? Could you deliver them a message"?
He takes out some parchment and a pen...

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=16 ;
Saturday December 29th, 2018 11:15:05 AM
Bigby will translate for Haemir to the halfling. "I think we need as much praying as needed. Throw in a prayer for Bigby and Wolfgang. May we have one more hunt. Something like that. Perhaps we can look around this wall or gate for any advantage?" perception 16.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Sunday December 30th, 2018 6:38:07 AM
"Does anyone have any spare daggers"?

Haemir rests the parchment on his knee and takes out a pen and starts to write 'Help Has arrived...' he taps the pen on his chin as he thinks for a moment before continuing:
'We are considerably outnumbered but will do everything we can to help you.
Here are some items to help you.
This whistle can only be heard by some animals (including this bird).
One whistle means you are free or have been able to start an escape.
Two means they are taking one of you out of your cell for nefarious reasons - if we hear this we will start our attack immediately.
Three means you need to send a message - we will send this bird. Her name is Fand.
Fand is able to understand you, I have also left a pen and parchment should you need to write.
We have mapped the camp already.
Are any of you able to cast from scrolls?
Fate willing you will be free shortly and eating a hearty meal back at camp.

Haemir.'

Taking his spell component pouch from his belt he empties the contents in to a pocket and fills the pouch with various items before securing it and passing it to Fand.

"Fand would be so kind as to take this to the prisoners? Be careful".

-- Pouch contents --
A pen that doesn't require any ink refill (works perfectly for a year)
One sheet of parchment (written on).
One blank sheet.
A small folding pocket knife (3 inches long when folded, with one 2.5" blade, and a 1.25" blade)
One dog whistle (Fand and Wolfgang can hear it)

Fand will also carry a dagger in his other claw assuming someone lends one? (carrying capacity for Fand is 17lbs (light)).

(Please note any party amendments - Haemir is willing to adjust the note or contents according to party suggestions)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Sunday December 30th, 2018 1:15:48 PM
"I like how you think Haemir. Fand can help them. In the meantime what shall we do? You know walls really don't keep people out right? What a waste of their resources. Let's climb over or under."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Monday December 31st, 2018 5:48:48 AM
"Agreed my friend. Which do you think would be easier?"
As an afterthought Haemir adds.
"Technically I think Fand could actually carry my xbow to the prisoners, she's strong enough and I think it would give them - and therefore us - an advantage. After all they won't expect the bolts to come flying at them from behind would they"?
An almost wicked grin breaks out on the elf's face.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday December 31st, 2018 11:32:06 AM
"If I strip down I weigh 35 pounds. If fand can lift me over maybe I can unlock the gates for us to get in? Just another thought."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Monday December 31st, 2018 5:03:01 PM
"Interesting. She could probably manage that, but where as they may not pay much attention to a bird, I think you would be a separate concern. Can you camouflage yourself"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday January 1st, 2019 6:03:21 PM
"Unfortunately I cannot camouflage unless we are in a room where the walls, floors and ceilings are covered with hair...then, I'm all over that challenge."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 5:55:55 AM
Sol watches the others discuss what is happening.

"I am afraid I have very little I can add. The only spells I have available are magic missile and Mage Armour, or cantrips that are Light, Acid Splash and Prestidgitation, and I fail to see how either of those would be useful at this moment."

He looks solemn for a moment, before his usual characteristic smile reappears.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+10=27 ; d100=65 ;
Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 8:52:04 AM
Haemir smiles at Bigby's comment before replying. "Air dropping you is still an option regardless".

To Sol he replies "Both excellent choices never the less Sol, I'm sure they will come in handy".

Taking his xbow he places it on the ground and wraps his lanyard around it securing the bolts within the quiver and the quiver to the weapon.

Placing the pouch over Fands head & the xbow in her claws Haemir checks she is ready. She winks at him and he takes a scroll out & reads it. The blue Macaw transforms in to a very small brown bird. The pouch and xbow disappear from view as well. "Ah Fand... not your glorious usual self, but not bad at all" he leans back admiring his handywork.

When ready (adjusted according to party) Fand flies up high away from the camp along and then down to the cell (Stealth:27) and will drop the pouch in to the prisoners cell with a "Hey pssst..."

Notes:

-- Pouch contents --
A pen that doesn't require any ink refill (works perfectly for a year)
1 blank sheet of parchment
1 sheet of parchment (written on - see above for message)
1 small folding pocket knife (3 inches long when folded, with one 2.5" blade, and a 1.25" blade) - not ideal for combat but may aid escape?
1 dog whistle (Fand and Wolfgang can hear it)

-- Also carrying --
1 heavy xbow (masterwork) with a
1 quiver containing
10 bolts

(Weight 10lbs - Fand also wears her own Armor so total carried is 17lbs - Vs carrying capacity - Light: 24 ¾ lbs. or less / Medium 25–49 ½ lbs / 49 ¾ –97 ¾ lbs).

Scroll used: Disguise Self) which can alter Fands size by up to one foot and effects equipment. Haemir may cast a spell with a target of "You" on his animal companion (as a spell with a range of touch) instead of on himself and may also cast spells that normally do not normally affect creatures of the companions type. (Arcane spell chance failure roll: 65%)

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20+6=25 ;
Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 10:21:23 PM
After hearing Fand’s voice, Grindar whispers, “A talking sparrow? I’ve never heard of such a thing”. Then after reading the note, in a whisper he says, “Tell your friends that the whole camp seems to be sick after eating a dwarf, and that my name is Grindar, Son of Grindor. The other dwarves are out of it at the moment, but my friend here (indicating Grant’s character) and I are ready to do what we can to assist in a rescue mission”.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+10=28 ;
Thursday January 3rd, 2019 3:42:04 AM
The sparrow listens and nods before adjusting itself and moving around, at which point the mastercrafted heavy xbow & bolts appear as soon as they leave her grip. Taking another look around she says "Wait for the commotion to start & good luck" before takeing off (Stealth: 28) flying up and away in an opposite direction and circling back around to land next to Haemir.

"Well done Fand. How are they doing"? the elf asks.
"The cannibals have eaten one of the Dwarves already...". Heading this Haemir grits his teeth and grimaces.
"But that made them sick" the 'sparrow' continues. "There is a HUGE half-orc in the cage, even his muscles have muscles, says his name is Grindar, son of Grindor and he is definitely rewdy for a fight! But the other dwarves look too exhausted, in fact they didn't look good at all. There was someone else in there too, but I couldn't see much of them from where I was".

Haemir reaches in his pocket and holds some seeds out for Fand who jumps up on to his hand and starts pecking at them.
"Thanks again friend" he says before looking around the party.
"Ideas? Shall we pick a spot and help each other over the wall? With covering fire from those with ranged weapons. Fand may be able to carry you Bigby. How much does Wolfgang weigh?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=10 ;
Thursday January 3rd, 2019 11:10:50 AM
"I think wolfgang might weigh too much for fand. He's more than double my weight. Sorry Wolfie. Just throw me over and lets see what happens. Has Fand checked out what kind of lock system we are dealing with on the gate?" Bigby makes a perception roll to see how big the walls and gate are. (10) "looks big from where I'm standing." Bigby doesn't add that everything looks big from where he stands.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+2=21 ;
Sunday January 6th, 2019 9:05:45 PM
Caelwyn also takes a look at the walls and gate to gauge their size and strength. (Perception 21)

"Maybe we scale the wall at separate points to distract and confuse them, giving the prisoners a greater chance of escape? Or perhaps keeping together would be wiser, given how badly we will be outnumbered."

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20+8=16 ; d20+7=15 ;
Monday January 7th, 2019 2:48:15 AM
He always considered himself tall at 6', but Xel'Aw has to look up to see Grindar's eyes nearly a head higher. Xel'Aw watches the large orc, as if waking from a stupor or deep sleep. "Oh, my head hurts something awful."

He observes their situation for a bit in silence, watching the sparrow and orc whisper. "Nice to meet you Grindar, I'm Xel'Aw and I have to say that the circumstances are rather fascinating. We could be eaten at any moment and that gives me a strange fear. To see death in our near future... then in Aklo:

Highlight to display spoiler: { Because I could not stop for Death –
He kindly stopped for me –
The Carriage held but just Ourselves –
And Immortality.}

"That is, we don't choose the hour of our death, but let's not hasten it if we can prevent it."

Then Xel'Aw focuses intently on the jailers (perception 16). "If the key is left unattended, I will use a mage hand to summon it to us."

"If that doesn't work, I'll yell out that you bit me and intend to eat me, I bet they would prefer to be the ones doing that and doubt you're the sort to eat other sentients. I'll use a little prestidigitation on my shirt and turn it blood red and holler out as if in pain (bluff 15). Think you can take two of them head-on, unarmed? They look sickened to me."

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11
Monday January 7th, 2019 5:32:09 AM
Looking to Xel’Aw, Grindar says, “Maybe if you’re ready with that crossbow the sparrow gave us, you can shot one before I get to them, then I’ll attempt to knock them out, so we can get to our gear”. “I like the mage hand idea, and hope it works, though if I had my tools, I maybe able to pick the lock, anyway, I think we can attempt the play act, as a last resort, though if dwarf made them sick, who knows what half-orc or Drow will do to them, and they may be hesitant to try us out”.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11
Monday January 7th, 2019 5:37:33 AM
When Xel’Aw speaks in Aklo, Grindar looks at him and say, “I have no idea what you just said, but it sounded wise, by the way, you wouldn’t know Drow Sign Language by chance, I’ve always wanted to learn it but haven’t been able to find a teacher”.

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Monday January 7th, 2019 10:55:47 AM
"No, but I have a spell that lets you comprehend languages, not sure how great it works for sign languages, but it works on writing as well. If we get out of this, I'll be happy to learn alongside you - I find it's easier to learn new languages with a partner. I'll try shooting, but I don't know if my aim is any good."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday January 7th, 2019 11:11:12 AM
"shall we just throw their halfling bodies at them? or use them as meat shield distractions?"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Monday January 7th, 2019 11:45:54 AM
"I think we need to move fast either way..."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Monday January 7th, 2019 12:28:57 PM
Sol looks a little lost.

"I am ready to assist, I think moving sooner rather than later before the Feralings have a chance to get themselves together would be a good idea. Perhap as soon as either Fand or Corbin sees any commotion we start our attack? Split them onto two fronts?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday January 7th, 2019 1:06:06 PM
"well I'll probably take some hits but I'll still go over with fand and unlock the gate. maybe someone can cast mage armor on me since i won't have my armor...it will be too heavy."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Monday January 7th, 2019 2:52:48 PM
"Fand can carry you with your armour... it's only a short distance"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday January 7th, 2019 3:34:39 PM
snikety snik goes the claws. "let's do this bub."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday January 7th, 2019 3:34:54 PM
ooc: famous last words.

DM Tanner
Monday January 7th, 2019 11:52:05 PM
Haemir successfully uses disguise self to smuggle Fand and a selection of equipment to the prisoner cage in the center of the camp.

OOC: Grindar, I will need a Sleight of Hand check (with a -4 penalty due to size) to keep the equipment out of view of the guards.

Fand is happy to sketch a rough map of the encampment. He scratches a claw in the dirt. He relates that the walls and gates are made of tightly-woven wicker with mud reinforcement. In the hot Sargrass sun, it is almost as solid as stone. The gates are on a simple hinge, with numerous boulders rolled into place to prevent opening.

ROUGH SKETCH MAP

Fand expains that the encampment is an oval, with nine small tents and one big tent in the center. A wicker cage (double circle) is nearby. Inside the wicker cage are a half-orc, a drow, two dwarves, and two halflings. Between the big tent and the entrance closest to you is a bonfire/butchering area (currently not in use). All of the X's are halflings he was able to spot.

Xel'Aw takes a look at the jailers to look for a key, but notices that the cage does not have a lock. It has a latch inside an open enclosure facing away from the cage. You could likely reach the latch, if the openings in the wicker were small enough for your hands. The openings in the wicker cage are about the size of an egg. Fand was barely able to fit through. You could fire a bolt through the openings, but you cannot currently fit a hand through and you do not have line of sight to the latch. You could try making a hole bigger, but that could possibly make noise...

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 1:06:37 AM
"New plan, how about I pull their dice, or cards, or whatever they're gambling with, when they get close, fire the bolt through the hole in the cage.

ooc: assuming they're not coming to us on a failed slight of hand check.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 3:54:11 AM
"Twenty five of them..." Haemir strokes his chin in thought.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20-2=17 ;
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 5:07:42 AM
Grindar does his best to conceal the care package delivered by Fand, sleight of hand 17 then he asks, "Do you think your mage hand would work on the latch, if not do the distraction thing, either way the guards should come a running, and I'll try to shoot one, or if the door is open, I'll charge them."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 10:14:57 AM
OOC: Yea, I took full advantage of the slowdown. I needed a break. Back now, though, and you folks have given me a small book to catch up on. Welcome, Grant and Jeremy!

***

'Lil goes over a checklist in'er head. Job 1 was rescuing hostages. Job 2 was making sure these halflings knew that messin' with her and hers was a bad idea. With thems bein' sick, it was a good time to strike, but even sick the little guys outnumbered them 3-1, and those two on the inside were still stuck in a cage.

"We don't gotta kill all 25'a them. Maybe we just go in and take out their leader?"

The gates, do they open inward or outwards?

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 11:15:09 AM
After Fand nibbles her seeds Haemir breaks the silence: "Fand, what was the cage like"?

"It was made of grass but it was like steel, with only small gaps. I was just able to drop the pouch in. The cage was latched on the outside, no lock. I might be able to open it but it would probably alert the guards. Also, I wasn't able to fit the xbow in the gap so they will have to get out to reach it. I left it on the roof".

Haemir thinks for a second or two.
"They are probably unarmed, I very much doubt the halflings would be dozey enough to lock them up with weapons. Does anyone have any daggers? I'll send Fand back with whatever we can muster. Stay with them and help if you can"

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 3:42:40 PM
Sol perks up.

"I can use Mage Armour on Bigby if that would help? Other than that I will follow you in once we are ready to attack."

He holds his staff firmly, waiting and fairly obviously on edge about the coming battle.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 5:46:08 PM
"sorry ain't got no daggers. Well if fand can carry me with armor guess won't need that mage armor sol."

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 9:18:16 PM
Caelwyn's eyes narrow at the mention of a half orc and a drow, but he makes no comment on that yet.

"We still have our prisoner, yes? Can we ask him what their leader would think of an invitation to single combat? I could challenge him, perhaps provoke him into coming out to fight, and if I win he must set the prisoners free."

DM Tanner
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 11:50:37 PM
'Lil - The gates open inward.

Haemir, Grindar, Xel'Aw - Due to a retcon, the crossbow is now sitting on top of the cage. You have two daggers in addition to the previous equipment.

Xel'Aw - Unfortunately, ALL of your gear is in the chest. You are currently in your skivvies.

The rest of the party continues to strategize. You can hear the Aliutum shouting inside the encampment.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+10=13 ;
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 4:42:58 AM
Haemir ponders the paladins words before answering, "Challenging him Caelwyn isn't a bad idea at all. It may just serve as a distraction or it might even work. Worse case scenario he ignores it..."

Turning to Fand he says, "Fand, would you mind scouting again? Stay high and if you think you can be of any assistance try to help Grindar and the others, see if you can open the cell or try to distract the guards and give them a chance to open it themselves... be careful my friend[/b]" he strokes the 'sparrow' before feeding it another seed. It spreads its wings and takes to the air. ([i]Stealth:13 - although technically if a sparrow is tiny that should be 17). Circling high above the camp for now.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 5:34:11 AM
Grindar blows the dog whistle to summon Fand. When the "sparrow" arrives, he asks if him if he thinks he can lift the latch, if so he would ask him to do so, then get away as fast as he can fly, as things will get dicey as soon as the door opens. Grindar lets Fand and Xel'aw know he is willing to take the guards out unarmed if needed.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+14=20 ; d20+14=15 ;
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 1:22:21 PM
Hearing the whistle (which Wolfgang will also) Fand swoops down to land on the cage (Stealth:20 ignore the second roll I hit it twice). Peeking through the whole she listens to Grindar and then pokes her beak in to answer "Good plan. But wait a minute, the Paladin is gonna challenge their leader to combat, might distract them, oh yeah don't forget to blow the whistle when you start to escape so they know."

She watches the guards and waits for the perfect moment

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 1:59:49 PM
wolfgang's ears perk up. Bigby raises an eye. "well alright paladin it's high noon somewhere. let's get the show on the road.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 4:03:55 PM
'Lil rolls her eyes just a little. "Aye, typical paladin. Who says they's gonna honor the agreement even if they lose? Still, not the worst idea anyone's ever had. Might work. You wanna do it, go do it. I'll be here ready to charge in and start thumpin' when they inevitably betray us."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 8:37:59 PM
Sol chuckles at Lil's rather... cynical view.

"Well then I will remain prepared for if combat should arise."

He speaks to Caelwyn

"If single combat is the way you want to go, you are welcome to attempt it, however I see no reason to believe that they will honour it, as Lady Lil has said. They have already attacked us while unarmed and we were asleep, I do not see why they would agree to a bargain they could lose. It would however, as Master Haemir said, server perhaps as a distraction."

DM Tanner
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 11:39:37 PM
Fand flies to the cage and delivers a message.

Caelwyn braces himself to challenge Ashurbanipal to single combat.

The rest of the party waits with anticipation.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11
Thursday January 10th, 2019 5:41:52 AM
Grindar responds to the single combat idea, saying, "I hope it works, but if you sense betrayal, or they flat out refuse to the idea of single combat, please wing it here on the quick and open the latch, and let me do the rest".

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday January 10th, 2019 11:02:46 AM
Bigby waits.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Thursday January 10th, 2019 11:27:07 AM
'Lil shoos Caelwyn a little. "Well go on, muscles. Go show that big bad half-your-size chief what's what."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17
Thursday January 10th, 2019 12:47:15 PM
Fand tilts her head placing it against a gap to listen, then pops her beak through to answer Grindar... "Oh I have no illusions it'll work. Can of you lot use scrolls? We have a cure, spectral hand and I think it's a shield of faith I can bring, if I remember right. Anyway they're on special this week - only two handfuls of seeds each. Just so you know the daggers, and xbow mean you owe me three already. I just thought I'd warn you because I don't want you over stretching your means".

(Studying the latch - would it be possible to hook something over it and pass the end through a gap so Grandar can open it himself when ready? Something like a belt or Haemirs lanyard? Fand will also be watching the guards if she sees any lapse she will consider trying to unlatch it.)

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11
Thursday January 10th, 2019 1:33:58 PM
With the delivery of the two daggers, Grindar says to Xel’Aw, “Normally I two weapon fight, but I’ll gladly use my fist in my off hand if you want the other dagger”.

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Thursday January 10th, 2019 1:41:33 PM
"Nice bird, if we get out of here, I'll buy a whole bag of seeds. I should be able to use scrolls. I also have a dancing lights spell I can use as a signal, though I'm not sure how effective they'll be in daylight. We'll try escaping as soon as the guards give us opportunity or if we see some kind of commotion and join the fray."

ooc: Sorry about yesterday, couldn't log into Wold on my laptop cause the password wasn't saved right.

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Thursday January 10th, 2019 1:43:09 PM
"I think you should two-weapon fight, I'm just about useless when it comes to weapons."

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Thursday January 10th, 2019 5:12:08 PM
Sol becomes steadily more tense as the start of their plan gets enacted. He keeps his eyes fixed on Caelwyn and waits to see what happens.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+14=20 ;
Thursday January 10th, 2019 7:01:25 PM
The bird listens and answers "There's a xbow on the roof don't forget... Ok I'll go get some scrolls, wait for me..."

(flying straight up and around - not obviously back to the group - Stealth:20).

Haemir spots the bird and holds out an arm.
"How goes it Fand"?

The 'sparrow' adjusts itself before answering: "One of them can use scrolls. Shall I take em? The big fella is gonna use the daggers, Maybe the other one will use the xbow? I'll go back and wait"

"Ok we will blow the normal whistle when we are attacking, help them however you can"!
Taking his 'Cure Light Wounds' scroll and 'Shield of Faith' he folds them and tucks them into Fands armour.
The bird takes off circles around all the while climbing working his way high over the cell...

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+5=12 ;
Thursday January 10th, 2019 8:49:24 PM
Caelwyn smiles at his colleagues. "I agree, who is to say they will honor their word? I doubt it." His eyes narrow as he stares at the gate. "But maybe seeing their great leader gutted like a fish will help them to see reason. Prepare the attack, just in case they don't keep their word."

He looks over at 'Lil: "Sent up a message to the Big Guy for me, will you, sister? And Bigby, would you kindly translate for me?"

Caelwyn strides forward, spear and shield in hand, longsword at his side, until he is about 50 paces from the gate. He calls out clearly, so they can hear inside the camp, and raises his spear as he does so.

"How inspiring! A leader who is fit for nothing but cowering behind his walls, like a helpless animal trapped in its den! Come out Ashurbanipal, if you have even a shred of courage, and face me! Face the wrath of a servant of Domi, and prove that you are actually worthy to lead these warriors! I challenge you to single combat, you gutless worm. And if I win, you will release the prisoners to us and never harm our people again! Come now, let us all see whether you are a leader - or a craven!"

(Intimidate 12)

DM Tanner d20+3=17 d20+3=14 d20+3=5 d20+3=4 d20+3=7 d20+4=15 d20+4=6 d20+4=7 d20+4=8 d20+4=18 d20+4=12
Thursday January 10th, 2019 11:55:48 PM
Fand makes repeated trips between the party and the prisoner's cage. None of the Aliutum spot him.

The rest of the party prepares as Caelwyn marches forard. He stops 50 feet in front of the main gate and bellows out his challenge.

Ashurbanipal pokes his head above the wall on the right side of the main gate. He regards Caelwyn silently for a few moments, then makes a chopping motion forward.

He ducks down, and six heads pop up! In a flash, a half-dozen slings whirl in the air and loose stones at Caelwyn. (all misses) You can see them earnestly reloading.

OOC: The latch on the gate spins, and a tether would apply lateral force. Fand could easily open it, but rope or belt would not work.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Friday January 11th, 2019 11:07:40 AM
'Lil laughs. I mean...come on.

"Alright. Enough'a this nonsense. Someone get that latch open so we can go bust these savages upside their stupid heads."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday January 11th, 2019 11:24:41 AM
snikity snik. "toss me over and let's see if we can do this. we can't wait on the gods to help us on this one."

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20+8=23 ; d20-1=6 ;
Friday January 11th, 2019 2:55:11 PM
Xel'Aw, hearing the commotion (perception 23) begins trying to get his hand through the hole to reach for the latch, trying not to draw the guards' attention (sleight of hand 6) but not being especially good about it. Perhaps the guards will be distracted from the commotion," he thinks.

[b]"Be ready, Grindar, son of Grindor, it's time to fight."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny) d20+14=25 ;
Friday January 11th, 2019 4:00:56 PM
Fand seeing it all kick off swoops down and lands on the cell (Stealth:25[i]). Poking his head in the small hole he chirps:
"[i]Ok ya land lubbers it's happenin... Ready? I'll open it in a tick. There's two guards nearby and don't forget the xbow"!

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny)
Friday January 11th, 2019 4:08:32 PM
"Yeah I had the same suspicion they wouldn't bite. Well I can cast a mist around myself that will make it harder for them to hit us... it would make us harder to hit as we head to the wall..."

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11
Friday January 11th, 2019 4:56:49 PM
"Whenever you're ready Fand", says a very over confident Grindar. Then to Xel'aw, "I'm always ready for a fight!"

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Friday January 11th, 2019 5:47:09 PM
Sol, upon hearing Caelwyn's call out to the opposing leader, can't help but crack a smile.

"Well, that does sound like that would force their hand, though they may just all charge out instead."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Friday January 11th, 2019 5:49:46 PM
Bigby starts throwing bodies over the fence till the fight starts. "maybe this will distract them a bit."

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Sunday January 13th, 2019 10:51:35 AM
'Lil pulls Ramona off her back. She's ready to charge in when they get the gate open.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Sunday January 13th, 2019 5:35:32 PM
Caelwyn chuckles grimly to himself and raises his shield to protect from any stones that may come close. "Ah well, it was worth a try. Let's get in there and save our comrades!"

DM Tanner d20+2=16
Sunday January 13th, 2019 11:40:04 PM
FRIDAY POST

OOC: For clarification, while Caelwyn has approached within 50 feet of the gate, the rest of the party is about 150 feet away.

Caelwyn, would you like to just stand there while the rest of the party moves forward?

Xel'Aw tries the open the latch, but is noticed by a guard! One of the halfling guards grabs a spear and starts yelling at you while making jabbing motions at your hand. He seems to be threatening you to cut it out. He does not appear to see Fand.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11
Monday January 14th, 2019 5:14:11 AM
Grindar grabs Xel'Aw's hand and pulls it out of the way just before the guard has a chance to stab it, saying "Well that didn't go according to plan! I guess it's time for plan b, Fand please open the latch". If Fand opens the latch, he will kick the door open, drawing the two daggers out of hiding, and ready an action to attack the 1st halfling to come into range, otherwise, he will continue to wait, growing more impatient by the minute.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Monday January 14th, 2019 11:19:14 AM
'Lil runs up next to Caelwyn. "I mean, we all knew this wuz where this was headin', right? Next time I say you and I just start stuff to get things moving."

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Monday January 14th, 2019 3:42:21 PM
"Thanks Grindar. I'm done being a helpless captive, I'm going to sow more chaos in their ranks."

Xel'Aw starts invoking his mage hand on pebbles and loose dirt around the guards, tossing it and scattering it their way from different directions away from the cage, seeking to distract hoping they don't see him his castings in the cage, but the verbal and somatic components likely give away the spellcasting and after being hostage and food, is content to merely annoy them away from their posts as the battle begins.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday January 14th, 2019 4:09:18 PM
Bigby walks to the gate, however long that takes him to get there.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None
Monday January 14th, 2019 6:14:40 PM
Sol runs up following up after Caelwyn, a smile on his face.

"Yes, well 'Lil, at least this will be more interesting!"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny) d100=65 ; d20+14=32 ; d20=15 ;
Monday January 14th, 2019 6:48:23 PM
Haemir's eyes widen as Bigby starts to walk forward like he doesn't have a care in the world. Then they quickly flick to the Paladin who - for a brief second - appears as if he's just standing there waiting to be killed... Shaking his head he mutters to himself "Impatience is going to get everyone killed... if we don't act soon.". Blowing the whistle he had been rolling around in his hand nervously he drops it and shouts: "On me..."

A part of him thinks they will probably all die, but inaction and indecision would be more of a bane than this he hopes. He mutters an incantation and then grabs one of the halflings bodies, hoisting it in front of himself (like a shield) he starts to advance, picking up speed.

They were going to be his last words he concluded ... "Maab, I love you..." he couldn't think of much else to say... he wanted to say that's he loved his mother too, but that's was a lie, he'd never known her...

- Actions -
Movement: grabbed a halfling corpse as a shield.
Standard: casts 'Shield of Faith' (succeeded arcane check).
Movement: 5' - Next round will probably be in medium weight so sprinting will be 80' per round.

Meanwhile, Fand hearing the whistle looks down in to the cage & whispers "Now" When the moment presents itself (in whatever form) she drops down on to the latch (Stealth: 32) & attempts to open the cage (Strength: 15).

DM Tanner
Monday January 14th, 2019 11:42:15 PM
Caelwyn casts a spell!
Fand lifts the latch and dodges out of the way!
Grindar draws two daggers and kicks open the door!
The two halflings guarding the cage grunt in surprise, standing and lifting their spears!

ROUND 1

MAP

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 12:01:19 AM
Caelwyn readies himself to charge the gate as soon as his companions are close to him (provided there is a way to force the door).

DM EDIT -- It took longer to make the map than expected. Go ahead and post another action if you like.

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20+7=27 ;
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 1:47:09 AM
Xel'Aw launches into a bardic performance to inspire courage, yelling out a limerick in oration.

"All the halflings should be very afraid,
Grindar, son of Grindor, is now out to raid!
He'll kill you all -
You're weak and will fall -
Xel'Aw's bad poems gives him aid!"

The performance is apparently very good (perform 27).

Inspire Courage (Su): ... An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny)
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 2:27:42 AM
Haemir continues running towards the gate (move:80' - sprinting assuming the halfling doesn't weigh more than 66 lbs - if he does then it's 60')

Fand drops the scrolls as close to Xel'Aw as she can and then with a parting "I'll be back..." flies off towards the gate (move 80')

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20=8 ; d20=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ;
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 5:47:53 AM
If possible, (not sure where the cage door is) Grindar will take a 5 ft step, up to the closest halfling, and make a full round attack, thanking Xel'Aw for the fine words of encouragement. Otherwise, he will move up to the closest halfling, and attack once, thanking Xel'Aw in the process.

main hand
8+5+1-2=11(13) for 4+4=1=9 damage
Off Hand
3+5+1-2=7 for 4+2+1=7 damage

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+2=5 ; d3=2 ;
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 7:03:03 AM
Sol moves forward with the rest of the party (as they move forward) then if he get's a clear shot, flings an acid splash at one of the enemies.

Attack Roll - 5
Damage - 2

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 5:12:50 PM
Bigby will run up to the gate with everyone else.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 2d6+3=10 ;
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 10:47:40 PM
'Lil charges along with everyone else, raising Ramona over her head and bringing it slamming down on the gate's lock/bar, doing 10 damage before subtracting any hardness.

DM Tanner d20+1=4 d20+1=16 d4=3
Tuesday January 15th, 2019 11:52:03 PM
Xel'Aw starts performing witty limerick.
Haemir continues moving toward the gate.

You can see that the gate is a simple affair, and can be easily lifted by two people (ooc: two people, standard action)

Grindar steps forward and slashes at a halfling with his daggers, killing him before he knows what is happening.

Sol moves forward.

Bigby moves forward.

'Lil moves forward. She tries to swing her hammer to break a lock, but sees that the gate is gravity-powered and just rests in a slot.

The halflings in the camp begin to move. Many of them appear very sluggish and slow. Two of them attack Grindar.

Attack 4, miss
Attack 16, hit (you are currently without your armor), damage 3

MAP

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20=19 ; d20=13 ; d20=8 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ;
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 6:01:06 AM
Grindar will press his attack. he will continue to attack the 1st guard, if the 1st guard drops, or is already down, the other attack(s) will go against the second guard.

Main hand:
19 (possible Crit) 13+5+1-2=17 to confirm for 2+4+1=7 damage (14 if confirmed)

Off-Hand:
8+5+1-2=12 for 4+2+1=7 damage

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 10:12:26 AM
"Oye, gimme a hand with this gate. I don't want the new guys in there beating all these savages before I get in there."

'Lil goes and tries opening the gate. If there are boulders in the way, she starts moving them.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 11:10:57 AM
"Finally we get to do what we came to do." Bigby helps 'Lil lift the gate off without hesitation. He snarls as he lifts the gate, getting his game face on, all the while thinking, "We could die here, but so what. Once you've got a task to do, it's better to do it than live with the fear of it."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny)
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 1:38:44 PM
Reaching the gate and noting that it has no lock (& therefore doesn't require the Bigby air deployment tactic) Haemir shouts to his companion: "Fand, we have the gate help the others...". Grabbing the gate he attempts to help lift it.

Fand about turns and flies back toward the cell (MTV:80')

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 1:54:35 PM
Xel'Aw continues the performance with a (free action) haiku:

"One and two daggers
Blood flowing like waterfalls
Cannibal justice."

Xel'Aw ends the oration and moves out of the cage to take the xbow - then he'll head toward the chest holding his weapons, spell pouch, and hopefully, his pants.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny)
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 3:43:25 PM
(ooc additional... Xel'Aw virtually has to step over the scrolls Fand dropped). ;-)

(Also, if Haemir's group are exposed to ranged attacks he will cast Obscuring Mist which although it reduces the groups visibility to 5', should allow everyone to see at least one person each and the gate.
The mist gives us concealment to any creature 5' away (20% miss chance), anything further away cannot target us by sight & the party has total concealment (50% miss chance). The spell is non stationary (20' radius on Haemir) & doesn't move when we do.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+2=14 ; d3=2 ;
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 5:10:56 PM
Once obscuring mist comes up, Sol ensures he keeps 'Lil in sight at all times. If she moves, he moves with her, following her through the Mist, if he appears and can see Halflings, he will again attempt to thrown an Acid Splash at them.

14 to hit. (Ranged Touch Attack)
2 for damage

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Wednesday January 16th, 2019 11:38:37 PM
Caelwyn waits while Lil and Bigby lift the gate. He prepares to move forward and throw his spear at the nearest halfling as soon as a clear target appears.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny)
Thursday January 17th, 2019 6:15:40 AM
"I can drop the mist when we are ready..." Haemir mutters

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Thursday January 17th, 2019 4:33:56 PM
Xel'Aw sees the scrolls after grabbing the xbow and does, in fact, pick them up, thumbing through to see which might be the Shield of Faith so he might cast it when appropriate, but focuses on getting equipped and finding his glasses so he might read the scrolls without the reflected sunlight burning his sensitive Surface Drow eyes.

ooc: Yikes, thanks for the catch.

Enter the Draggin' Halflings (DM BatMark) d100=58 ; d100=99 ; d100=81 ; d100=7 ; d20=8 ; d20=7 ; d20=10 ; d20=5 ;
Thursday January 17th, 2019 10:01:30 PM
(OOC: Thanks for your patience, and for keeping the action alive while we sorted out the DM situation.)

Haemirs Obscuring Mist successfully covered your approach to the gate. He is ready to drop it if needed. Fand is able to fly to the cage, where he sees a variety of tasty looking halfling innards and an oddly goggly elf.
Caelwyn hefts his spear in readiness.
Bigby and Lil easily lift and move the gate aside.
Sol readies an acid splash and prepares to follow the doughty Lil through the breach.
XelAw manages to grab the scrolls and his gear, but as he gets his goggles on he notices that there are more of the little buggers quite close by.
Grindar steps over the body of the first guard and literally splits the second in twain. A third comes staggering around the corner just in time to get eviscerated by the backswing.

As the gate comes crashing down, you hear the disturbed chitter of the enraged halflings through the mists. There seem to be a lot of them, with voices coming from left, right, and straight ahead, at varying volumes. A handful of sling stones come clattering through the gap, but none strikes our brave heroes, shrouded in mist as they are. The way is open (and clear but for the mists) if you choose to enter...

MAP

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+1=6 ;
Thursday January 17th, 2019 11:14:52 PM
"Oye! Me first!"

'Lil bursts through the front gates and takes aim at the halfling to her right. In her excitement, she completely whiffs the attack.

Hit AC 6. Almost certainly a miss.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+3=21 ; d2+2=4 ; d20+3=17 ; d2+2=4 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=20 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 12:19:37 AM
Bigby goes after the same one that 'Lil attacks. It feels odd to not be on top of wolfgang, but things were crazy this mist and all the halflings. Bigby thinks to self, need to get back to wolfgang soon as possible. we work better together as a team. Bigby attacks with two claws. attack 1: 21, dmg: 4. attack 2: 17, dmg: 4. Wolfgang will go in to attack the other halfling. attack: 6. trip: 20.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20+6=18 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 5:35:39 AM
Not having time to don his breastplate, Grindar quickly sheaths the two daggers, and retrieves his fathers Orc Double Ax with one hand and grabs his quiver of javelins, slinging the quiver over his shoulder, as he tries to asses the battlefield, hoping to get an idea of where the rescuers are. perception 18

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Friday January 18th, 2019 2:45:08 PM
Xel'Aw reads the Shield of Faith scroll, casting it on Grindar.

The spell grants the subject a +2 deflection bonus to AC. Lasts 10 rounds

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny) d20+1=5 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+1=14 ; d4=3 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 6:48:07 PM
Haemir steps forward (5' movement) failing to see the halfling to his left (failed perception) till he literally bumps in to him. Any effort at his attack goes wrong. "There's one here... as soon as we clear the two here I'll drop the mist" For the moment he believes feels it's preventing the sling-shots from hitting them.

As the halflings approach the escapee's - Fand flies to the nearest and swipes at his face.
(Talon attack:14 - dmg:3 +1 on both of them if he benefits from the bardic lilt)

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=19 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 7:18:26 PM
Sol tries to move forward following 'Lil as best he can, and he manages to follow her where she swings at the Halfling, Sol tries to stay back from casting spells unless he feels he won't get attacked back.

He thinks for a moment, realising most of his allies are wearing armour and that he is not, he decides to cast Mage Armour on himself.

Enter the Draggin' Halflings 2 (DM BatMark) d100=53 ; d100=3 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+1=13 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 10:45:29 PM
'Lil moves through the gate and swings a little too high against the halfling to the right.

Bigby gets a better bead on the same halfling, and it goes down in a heap. Wolfgang has less luck trying to trip the other, it must have smelled him coming. Haemir also has trouble finding the mark in all the mist, and the halfling on the left remains unscathed. Sol sees how things are going and armours up a bit. Caelwyn gets lost in the mist for a moment.

Meanwhile back by the cage, Xel'Aw also armours up Grindar with a little magic, which must feel nice what with the horde of ravenous little critters headed his way. Grindar, not much of a speller, can't decide whether to consider or moon the battlefield. [OOC: We'll see whether the rated G bots detect the word 'asses' in your post ;) ] He notes that there seems to be some fighting to the south, where there is a big cloud of mist; surely that is where the rescuers are coming from. Speaking of rescuers, Fand the "Sparrow" swoops down on a halfling trying to approach Xel'Aw from the east, and beaks it half to death, but it is still standing.

Two more halflings have moved up to attack Grindar, but look even greener than usual and sluggishly whiff a couple of times, to no effect. The second attack bounces off the Shield of Faith, immediately proving its worth. The injured one counterattacks Fand, who nimbly dodges away. Down by the gate, those in the mist can hear an ominous patter of feet and scraping of gear, but can't really make out where the critters are moving to.

What's next? Do you drop the mist?

MAP

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+5=25 ; d2+2=4 ; d20+3=17 ; d2+2=4 ; d20+2=6 ; d100=18 ; d100=84 ;
Friday January 18th, 2019 11:00:49 PM
Bigby moves over to attack the halfling that wolfgang tripped. two claw attacks: 25 if prone, 23 if not 4 damage. 2nd attack: 17 damgae: 4. Wolfgang attacks: 6 for a miss. if obscuring mist is up and affects me then 18 and 84.

(occ: I think one of them is a miss if it's up???)

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny) d20+1=10 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+1=6 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d20+1=11 ; d100=42 ; d8=7 ;
Saturday January 19th, 2019 7:02:30 AM
Fand is a frenzy of claws and beak (attacks:13 for damage 5 - assuming 10 & 6 miss) - includes bardic assistance) attacking the same halfling.

Haemir tries to poke the halfling with his trident (attack:11 - dmg:7 the mist not affecting him) before asking "Shall I drop the mist?"?

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+3=20 ; 2d6+3=5 ;
Saturday January 19th, 2019 9:59:33 AM
'Lil looks at the line of halflings in front'a her. "FEEL FREE TO SURRENDER ANY TIME!" she yells, knowing full well they can't understand her. She charges the right-most halfling, keeping to the right to minimize any AoOs (I shouldn't generate any by my checks, except the one from the halfling I'm attacking since I don't have improved charge).

Hit AC 20 for 5 damage.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+3=13 ; d6=1 ;
Saturday January 19th, 2019 12:26:12 PM
Caelwyn runs forward and hurls his spear at the halfling furthest to the right. AC 13, 1 for damage

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20=14 ; d6=2 ;
Saturday January 19th, 2019 3:12:21 PM
"Grindar, I believe that larger hut in the center is where their leader resides. Perhaps taking him out quickly will put the rest in disarray and improve everyone's chances of making it out of here alive."

Xel'Aw hastily dons his spell component bag and continues using the xbox, shooting into the halflings near Fand, careful not to aim too closely at Fand. (die 14+2 ranged, -2 into combat = 14, 2 damage) He doesn't see if it hits or not, and begins trying to reload it.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny) d20+1=18 ;
Sunday January 20th, 2019 6:15:04 PM
Haemir hears (Perception:18) the battle cries of his companions as they start to charge and dismisses the mist

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Sunday January 20th, 2019 6:27:14 PM
Sol calls out to Haemir.

"I think that the mist may be giving us more of an advantage than disadvantage as though I am currently unable to fight, the rest of our group is! I do not think it would be wise to drop the mist until those Halflings near us are defeated!"

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny)
Sunday January 20th, 2019 6:45:25 PM
"I agree Sol, but it sounds like people are leaving the mist. I reckon we should head around the tent over to the right. They're probably lining up to shoot us right now!" (ooc actually just referenced rules dismissing a spell is a standard action & Haemir has attacked this round - so the mist is still up).

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Sunday January 20th, 2019 7:16:05 PM
"once more into the mist my friends!"

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20=7 ; d20=11 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 5:34:15 AM
"You maybe right Xel'Aw, we'll see what we could do, also I think our rescuers are over there at which point he indicates the direction of the others, and then attempts to attack the two halflings that attacked him with his Orc Double Axe.

Main Hand:
7+5-2=10 for 2+4=6 damage

Off Hand:
11+5-2=14 for 6+2=8 damage

Enter the Draggin' Halflings 2 (DM BatMark) d20+20=22 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+5=11 ; d8+7=10 ; d20=4 ; d20=13 ; d20=8 ; d20=9 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 7:03:14 PM
There is some back and forth over what to do next, but Haemir is unable to drop the mist as quickly as expected. He misses a halfling by a whisker with his trident. Bigby manages to get one blow in on the same creature, but the mists hide it from another attack, so it is still alive, if crying pitifully. 'Lil is unable to charge due to the mists blocking her sight when she begins to move, but still manages to hammer the rightmost halfling, who stubbornly refuses to surrender and is cut down the rest of the way by Caelwyn's spear for resisting. Sol wisely moves to cover behind the tent to the right. They are missed by a few halfling sling bullets that had been readied to strike when the party emerged from the mist.

The halflings near the gate do not seem to have noticed Sol sneaking around to the east. But several more cluster up near ‘Lil, and the regrettably large (for a halfling) Ashurbanipal steps up to Caelwyn literally frothing with rage. His first mighty spear strike slams home, doing 10 points of damage to Caelwyn, but the second strike blessedly misses, thank Domi! The others seem to be watching and waiting.

Over near the cage, Xel'Aw puts a bolt into the halfing near Fand, wounding it, and its opportunity to swing created by the close proximity misses. Grindar lays waste to one of the two halflings who challenged him.

More halflings move up weakly, and attack Grindar even more weakly. They seem to have doubts about this whole endeavor, and one looks like he vomited on himself recently. Ewww. The other lashes out at Xel'Aw, but is similarly pathetic. If they weren't trying to kill you, it would almost be sad.

MAP

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=3 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 7:22:25 PM
Sol moves round the corner so he can fire a Magic Missile at the Hafling fighting Caelwyn as soon as the missed is dropped. ((Deals 3 damage))

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+4=14 ; d20+2=15 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 7:59:38 PM
Wolfgang attacks the prone halfling with 14 bite, and trip if he's up 15 (ooc: if he's up though I think that would provoke aoo).

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d6+1=6 ; d100=84 ; d8+1=7 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 8:03:21 PM
ooc: sorry i guess i hit wrong button. dmg 6. obscuring mist if still up: 84.

Bigby will run over to Caelwyn without wolfgang and attempt cure light wounds. 7 hp. "up and at em Caelwyn. There's more fighting to be done," Bigby yells.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:15 (just charged) (disguised) d20+1=12 ; d4=4 ; d20+3=12 ; d6=3 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 8:33:35 PM
Fand flies directly south to claw at the the halfling (J16) - (+2 charging - Claw:14 doing 4 dmg).

Meanwhile Haemir ignores the whimpering halfling and moves towards the tent (moving to C17 diagonal up D18 & then to E18) from there his eyes flash blue and Ashurbanipal is buffeted by winds and rain (ranged touch attack:12 for 3 dmg & target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round).

Spells used:
Scroll of disguise (on Fand - 10 minutes)
Given scroll of CLW & Shield of Faith to Xel'Aw
Cast Shield of Faith (self 5/10 rounds)
Storm Blast: 1/6

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+1=2 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 8:37:50 PM
'Lil's so ready to pound Ramona into a nearby halfling that she forgets to actually aim (nat 1).

She does take a 5' step to the right so the tent is flanking her. She doesn't want to get surrounded.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+3=23 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ;
Monday January 21st, 2019 9:19:03 PM
Eyes blazing, Caelwyn draws his sword and slashes at Ashurbanipal's neck. The expertly aimed slice does some serious damage (Nat. 20, Damage 12 (crit range).

(DM comment: I added +6hp STR damage for the crit)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday January 21st, 2019 9:21:17 PM
ooc: don't forget str damage.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20=11 ; d20=14 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 5:30:03 AM
Grindar, feeling a sensation which he could only describe as elation, brought on by the heat of the battle, he lets out a loud whoop, and then presses his attack. If the first attack drops one of the halflings, he will use his off hand on another.

Main Hand:
11+5-2=14 for 5+4=9 damage

Off Hand:
14+5-2=17 for 7+2=9 damage

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20-1=4 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 4:36:31 PM
Xel'Aw finishes reloading the crossbow and drops it, using his quarterstaff to smack the creature nearest him, but it is obvious he is no fighter and the blow is easily dodged (5-1=4 to hit) even by the sick and Fand-distracted halfling.

He will pick up the bow again when they're ready to move to the main fray, but for now, he takes a couple swipes as he can, hoping to distract the captors until Grindar can do the real work.

Enter the Draggin' Halflings 4 (DM BatMark) d20+8=19 ; d8+4=6 ; d20+3=8 ; d20=6 ; d20=15 ; d20=6 ; d20=13 ; d20=6 ; d20=1 ; d20=7 ; d20=2 ; d20=2 ; d20=19 ; d4=4 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 7:48:46 PM
Grindar continues to mow down the halflings like ripe wheat, with two more falling to his deadly blows. Fand flies south to strike another halfling successfully, but not before the halflng he left behind gets in a minor blow (2hp damage to Fand.) Xel‘Aw swats around ineffectually, but at least occupies the attention of some the little fellows.

Sol takes aim and blasts Ashurbanipal with a magic missile, which does get his attention, causing him to bellow in fury. Bigby moves up to heal Caelwyn (7hp) while Wolfgang finally rips out the throat of the halfling on the left in the mist. Haemir unleashes some arcane storminess on Ashurbanipal, which does seem to hamper him a bit. Caelwyn deals Ashurbanipal a mighty blow, for 18hp of damage, which doesn’t seem to faze him much--this guy is tough, maybe too tough for any one of you to take on! ‘Lil stumbles over one of the tent ropes, which spoils her aim, but does manage to avoid being completely surrounded.

Ashurbanipal retaliates by swinging on Caelwn again, hitting only once for 8hp damage. Four halflings hack at 'Lil, but achieve nothing. Others take potshots at Fand, but are laughably off target. A few more take aim at Bigby as he wanders out of the mist, but aim is a relative term and only one hits, for 4hp of damage.

Things seem to be going in your favor, but Ash is looking mighty mighty!

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+1=3 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 8:37:46 PM
'Lil grunts in frustration. "Oye, make sure someone's helpin' pretty boy over there while I deal with these savages!"

She continues swinging wildly, wondering what the heck is going on with her abilities today.

Nat 2...jeez.

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20-1=4 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 9:31:18 PM
Xel'Aw takes a step to the second halfling Fand is attacking, presuming he can take more damage than a bird even if he doesn't like the idea of getting hit, he expects Grindar to be able to take out the halflings quickly - but apparently he doesn't learn from the previous attempted strike and goes far too wide again (5-1=4 to hit).

"You're doing great Grindar, your animal friend here could use a hand, I think. Then we should make for the main gate, what say you?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+3=6 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 11:28:55 PM
Caelwyn barely feels the pain in the heat of battle, but knows he is badly wounded. He resolves to do his utmost to kill this foe, and takes another swing with his longsword. Unfortunately, his adversary manages to evade the attack. (Attack role 6...)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 6/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d8+1=3 ; d20+2=9 ; d6+1=5 ;
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019 11:35:31 PM
Bigby uses his last heal on Caelwyn. 3 hp. "that's the best I can do with heals Caelwyn." Wolfgang will move up Ashurbanipal and take bite at him 9, (think its a miss, but if it hits 5 dmg). Bigby will climb up onto Wolfgang for his move action. "let's focus on taking this big guy down. Maybe the rest will scatter if we do so. It might be bad for their morale."

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20=16 ; d20=11 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 5:40:24 AM
OCC.. I only have viewing rights to the map

Grindar will try to finish off the Halfling in front of him with the 1st blow, and if successful, will 5ft step to W, 17, and attack the halfling there with his off hand, obviously if his 1st attack is not enough to drop his attacker, he will receive both ends of his ax.

Main Hand:
16+5-2=19 for 3+4=7 damage

Off Hand
11+5-2=14 for 8+2=10 damage

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - Fand: HP:16/18 AC:17 (disguised) d20+1=3 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+1=13 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d20-1=10 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 10:53:22 AM
Fand claws and scrapes the same halfling (attacks: miss, 19 & 13 for 3 & 1 dmg). If it's goes down first move she moves up behind the halfling leader (giving Caelwyn flanking). If not she takes her 5' move to J15 (heading towards Ashurbanipal).

Haemir contemplates trying to heal the Paladin but seeing Caelwyn looks fully healed as far as he can tell, he runs towards Ashurbanipal and throws his net at him (ranged touch attack roll:10) entangling him, preparing to step in with his trident... (assuming the attack roll with the net has -4 in to combat?)

Spells used:
Scroll of disguise (on Fand - 10 minutes)
Given scroll of CLW & Shield of Faith to Xel'Aw
Cast Shield of Faith (self 6/10 rounds)
Storm Blast: 1/6

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+2=5 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 6:32:41 PM
Sol watches the chaos unfold, and decides to fling another small ball of acid at Ashurbanipal, hoping to help Caelwyn.

He intones the words of power, and makes the appropriate hand gestures, before thrusting his hand with an open palm, as if signalling "Stop" causing a ball of acid to fly from his hand and it flies off target missing the larger Halfling, causing Sol to mutter under his breath at his bad aim.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 5/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 7:37:55 PM
OOC: I forgot to update it, but Caelwyn is currently on 5 HP after Bigby's heal. My apologies, I'll be sure to alter that appropriately going forward.

Enter the Draggin' Halflings 5 (DM BatMark) MAP d20+6=25 ; d8+5=8 ; d20+1=3 ; d20=1 ; d20=13 ; d20=11 ; d20=14 ; d20=13 ; d20=18 ; d20=2 ; d4=1 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 7:58:41 PM
Sol hurls a ball of acid into the melee, but misses everyone, friend and foe alike. Haemir is deceived by Caelwyn's stoic mien, and chooses to throw his net at Ash, and it hits, hampering the barbaric creature! Fand cuts down his injured foe and moves up behind Ash. Grindar finishes off two more halfings, racking up a better body count than everyone else all together. gWhofs the savage here?h you might wonder. Bigby clambers up on Wolfgang, who almost manages put put a chomp on the netted halfling. Caelwyn bravely stays in the fight, but swings his sword weakly, even with the flank from Fand. XeleAw tries to hit the remaining halfling near the cage, but cannot match the mighty Grindar. eLil takes another wild swing, and maybe ought to start considering whether Domi is sending her a message of some sort.

Ashurbanipal continues his enraged attacks despite being caught in Haemirfs net, swinging first at Caelwyn and connecting with a sickening thud for 8hp of damage, enough to send Caelwyn to the ground (-3 HP by my count, feel free to double check my math.) He makes his second attack on Fand, by the bird is far too quick for such nonsense. Twof the halfings also move up near Fand, but their dreams of a drumstick apiece are dashed by their clumsiness. Another takes a swipe at Bigby, and misses. Four beleaguer eLil, and one miraculously connects, providing more evidence that Domi must have abandoned her (but only 1hp of damage, so the message isn't too clear.)

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 5/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20-1=17 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 8:26:08 PM
Ashurbanipal's blow is so strong it knocks Caelwyn over backwards, where he lies unconscious on the ground. Thankfully his wounds are not bleeding too badly - he manages to stabilize immediately. (Constitution check - 17: +2 from modifiers, -3 from negative HP)

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - Fand: HP:16/18 AC:17 (disguised) d20+3=22 ; d8=4 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=19 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ;
Wednesday January 23rd, 2019 9:21:20 PM
Seeing the Paladin drop Haemir gasps, his initial reaction is to try and heal Caelwyn but he realises stepping in might only earn him a beating as he tries to - and even then his heal may not even effectively bring Caelwyn around. The fight looks to be going in a bad way. Gritting his teeth he steps in (flanking with Fand) and stabs Ashurbanipal (attack:22 - dmg:4).

Fand also claws and bites (attacks: 8 (miss), 16 & 19 for 2 & 2 dmg)

(Shield of Faith: 7/10 rounds)

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20=19 ; d20=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 5:45:43 AM
Grindar 5 ft steps to V-16, and attempts to drop the halfling there.

Main Hand:
19+5-2=22 for 6+4=10 damage

Off Hand:
8+5-2=11 for 2+2=4 damage

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - Fand: HP:16/18 AC:17 (disguised)
Thursday January 24th, 2019 7:19:44 AM
Noticing that the party is nearly surrounded and has their backs to the mist Haemir shouts ...
"Back up in to the mist, regroup..."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - Fand: HP:16/18 AC:17 (disguised)
Thursday January 24th, 2019 9:01:25 AM
"GRINDAR...." Haemir yells.... "If you can hear me... Stay there & see if you can bait one or two over to you. We need to heal up"!

He braces for impact....

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 6/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday January 24th, 2019 10:21:03 AM
Bigby tries to look over to 'Lil to signal with a yell, "Lil" and with his head movement nodding towards Caelwyn and then a nod backward, that for Bigby atleast seemed to signal "Caelwyn is down and heading back to the mist to regroup." Wolgang grabs onto caelwyn and drags him back with a 5 foot step back to attempt to avoid any aoo and then they retreat into the mist. Bigby thinks to himself, "You have to realistic about these things. And that halfling crazy guy is really crazy at staying up when hit hard. We will have to rethink our strategy. If we live through this that is."

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Thursday January 24th, 2019 12:38:14 PM
"Well done, Grindar! From the din over there, I am assuming our rescuers are making quite the attack, they may be very grateful for your assistance. You have about 35 seconds left on that shielding spell if you want to make continued use of it."

He picks up the crossbow and starts running to Q17.

'Lil - (Carl) - 12/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+1=9 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 2:53:00 PM
'Lil notes with some satisfaction that the two captives are basically home free. Now, they just have to survive this. She takes a 5' step to the SW, putting herself between one of the savages and Haemir, trying to aid in their exit.

As her swing goes wild again, she wonders if Domi really is trying to tell her something.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+5=12 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 5:20:33 PM
Sol begins to look unsure of himself... this fight was not going as well as he had hoped, but hearing the command to get back in the mist, and knowing his tactical skills are not as good as others, he heads back into the Mist, but not before flinging his staff using Hands Of the Apprentice to strike at the leader of the Halflings.

He knows it won't do much damage but he feels that a bit of defiance here isn't a bad idea, though even his staff goes wide, before coming back to his hand just as Sol disappears back into the mist.

Enter the Draggin' Halflings 6 (DM BatMark) MAP d20+6=9 ; d20+1=6 ; d20=10 ; d20=14 ; d20=5 ; d20=1 ; d20=18 ; d20=2 ; d20=7 ; d20=7 ; d20=13 ; d4=4 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 7:21:14 PM
Things are getting tense! Caelwyn goes down hard, but at least is not bleeding out. Haemir boldly steps into the breach and surprises no one more than himself by delivering a smart rap across the shins to Ash, who howls in pain. Dear Fand rips his earlobes for some more damage, and Ash finally starts to seem like he is feeling some of this pain. Bigby and Wolfgang team up to drag Caelwyn out of harms way (note that I assumed you used the withdraw action, because you can't 5' step and then move again.) 'Lil covers the party's retreat, while reconsidering her life choices. Sol hurls his staff at Ash, missing, but at least it flies back into his hand—he is truly showing some mad magic skills today. Grindar absolutely crushes the last halfling to the north, felling him in one blow. Xel'Aw congratulates the warrior and then moves south to take up a firing position.

Ashurbanipal splutters in rage at the afront of being attacked on two fronts. He seems distracted, though, and his swipe at Haemir goes wide, as does his backswing against Fand. The other halflings start to mob up, however, with three each attacking Fand, 'Lil, and Haemir. Only 'Lil is hit, for a measly 4hp of damage. Two more halflings disappear into the mist, presumably searching around for Caelwyn to eat.

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 5/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Thursday January 24th, 2019 8:38:01 PM
OOC: Thank you all in advance for not letting Caelwyn be eaten. :)

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 6/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d100=50 ; d100=36 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=16 ; d2+2=3 ; d2+2=4 ; d20+2=22 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+2=11 ; d100=35 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 8:38:32 PM
wolfgang and bigby move into sqare c13 to attack the halfline in square d12. two claws from bigby in the mist. both can hit in the mist if they do hit (50 and 36). 13, 16. 3 and 4 if hit. If halfling is still standing, wolfgang will attack same halfling. 22 for hit. damage 3. Wolfgang goes for a trip. 11. probably a miss. 35 roll for attack in mist. That is a hit.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 6/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+7=9 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 8:40:09 PM
for bigby's move he will use mounted combat to dodge one attack against wolfgang. 9 (ooc: can't win them all).

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 6/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Thursday January 24th, 2019 9:35:32 PM
ooc: friends don't let friends get eaten. hahaha.

Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - Fand: HP:16/18 AC:17 (disguised) d20+3=11 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=9 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d20+3=10 ; d6=6 ; d100=84 ;
Thursday January 24th, 2019 9:36:15 PM
The Elf's eyes flick to the 'sparrow' "Fand get out of there ... " but the frenzying bird ignores him attacking with beak and claw: (attacks: 11, 20 & 9 for dmg: 3, 2 & 3). Haemir realises Fand is too far gone and the adrenaline rush makes it seem like time slows down for him. He sees Lil's brave act as she covers his retreat but he is reluctant to leave her without at least slowing the leader down first. All reasonable sense says run but he digs deep and finds his nerve. With them swarming her and the leader free he fears the big halfling stepping up and dropping the cleric. Almost on queue he winces as he sees Lil take a second wound, this one even more vicious than the last. Knowing Bigby is wounded and that Caelwyn is already down. He realises that she is their best healer and that if anyone should be covering the retreat it's him. Perhaps they can help cover each other...

Backing up to the edge of the rolling mist (5' diagonally to F15) Haemir's eyes flash like lightning and wind and rain swirls around the halfling leader battering him (ranged touch attack:10 for 6 dmg)

"Lil, drop back and channel yourself and the others. Try not to include the big guy. Let them think we're fleeing, Let's split em up a bit and then come straight back in hard and fresh"!

Debuffs active on Ash:
-2 penalty on attack rolls from storm blast (for one round)
-2 penalty on attack rolls from being entangled (Net)
-4 penalty to dex (entangle/net)

(Haemir is on the edge of the mist so I made the 20% chance to miss roll on Ash - succeeded with 84%)

Spells used:
Scroll of disguise (on Fand - 10 minutes)
Given scroll of CLW & Shield of Faith to Xel'Aw
Cast Shield of Faith (self 9/10 rounds)
Cast: Obscuring Mist (domain) (7/10 rounds)
Storm Blast: 2/6

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20+7=22 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 12:00:58 AM
Xel'Aw continues moving to K17 and then starts another bardic performance of poetry for all in range to be "inspired".

Through the mists, heroes rise, outnumbered and taking pain;
They should know their foes are weak after consuming tainted meat -
Once more your reinforcements arrived, over the northern wall like rain bluff 22
And now conquering these cannibal foes shall be quite the easy feat!"

Inspire Courage (Su): A 1st level bard can use his performance to inspire courage in his allies (including himself), bolstering them against fear and improving their combat abilities. To be affected, an ally must be able to perceive the bard’s performance. An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20=2 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 5:26:41 AM
Grindar will move up 20 ft to R-15. while he is moving he will do two things simultaneously. 1st, he will let out a mighty roar, trying to get Ash and companies attention, and 2nd he will draw a javelin from his quiver. He will then hurl it at Ash, but with a -2 range penalty, he misses pretty impressively.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d6=5 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 11:55:24 AM
"Aaaaaauughghhhh FINE." 'Lil takes off back into the mist, drawing attacks of opportunity as she does so. When she runs into her friends, she channels positive energy, restoring 5 HP to anyone in range.

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+5=19 ; d6-2=0 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 7:01:38 PM
Sol, still uninjured and feeling like there is not a lot he can add to this fight, curses his lack of arcane knowledge and comes out of the Mist at E17 to flick his staff at Ash again. He has a look of grim determination on his face.

((Sol attacks at 19, but does 0 damage. Darn negative Str Mod))

After his staff flies back to his hand he stands there, with a look of uncertainty as he realises he is now available to be hit by the nearby halflings.

Enter the Draggin' Halflings 7 (DM BatMark) MAP d20=10 ; d20=13 ; d20=12 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+1=2 ; d8+5=7 ; d20=12 ; d20=2 ; d20=19 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d20=9 ; d100=4 ; d100=29 ; d100=22 ; d20=1 ; d20=1 ; d20=2 ; d20=12 ; d20=14 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 8:38:16 PM
Xel'Aw's voice rings out in a most inspiring verse, and everyone's nerves are steeled while their blows strike hard.

Bigby and Wolfgang move through the mist like deadly ghosts, striking down the nearest halfling before he can make a snack of Caelwyn's tasty bits.

Fand the berserker sparrow continues to rip at Ash's flesh, striking for a small flesh wound. Haemir summons the storm spirits again, to great effect, while calling on 'Lil to retreat and aid the party members in the mist.

Grindar moves closer to the big battle and continues to throw away javelins like they are candy.

'Lil reluctantly but wisely withdraws into the mist, and sends healing energy towards her comrades. The nearby halflings try to stop her withdrawal, but are too weakened by their dwarf-flesh illness to follow through effectively. All party members south of the halflings heal 5hp of damage—as does Ashurbanipal.

Caelwyn snaps into consciousness as the blessed touch of Domi's power courses through him. (Caelwyn is prone with 2hp)

Sol boldly strides OUT of the mist and sends his staff flying toward Ash again, and manages to do a little bit of damage (1hp minimum.)

Ashurbanipal is looking none too good, with the cumulative affects of your beatings, the net, and the stormwrack all dragging him down. He nevertheless pursues Haemir, drawing an attack of opportunity from Fand. If Fand fails to stop Ash, he strikes Haemir for 7hp with his first swing, but his second sees his axe slip from his bloody grip and fly into the mist.

Three halflings see Xel'Aw coming a turn back to attack him, with two hitting for 6hp of damage. One goes after Sol, but is too busy dodging the returning staff to get in a blow. The three in the mist look for targets, but manage only to get their weapons tangled together and achieve nothing, even against the recumbent Caelwyn. (You are not the only ones to roll "1s" back to back!) The remainder attack Haemir and Fand, but miss completely.

You have survived another round! Can you lay low Ashburipal and win the day? Does it all come down to Fand to save the day?

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 5/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Friday January 25th, 2019 8:57:21 PM
Caelwyn realizes that he will be made short work of down here if he does not get up at once - he will attempt to rise to his feet (OOC: probably drawing attacks of opportunity from the halflings closest to him, I would assume?)

Haemir - (Rich) HP:1/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - Fand: HP:16/18 AC:17 (disguised) d20+1=15 ; d4=4 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=18 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d20+1=16 ; d8=8 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 9:31:16 PM
Fand claws at the cannibal leader (attack of opportunity:16 - damage:5) and follows behind him (moves 5') & continues her frenzied attack (13, 19 & 19 for 3,2, & 4 dmg - if at any point she has any attacks left she will switch to the nearest foe)

Haemir's body barely has time to register the cut as he stabs Ash (or the nearest halfling) gritting his teeth and waiting for the pain (not daring to look at the wound) (attack:17 for 9 dmg)

Notes:
- Included Bardic performance in above
Shield of Faith (on self) active for this round (last round).
Obscuring mist: 8/10 rounds
Storm Blast: 2/6

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20=8 ; d6=2 ;
Friday January 25th, 2019 9:52:21 PM
Grindar will move ahead another 20 ft, while drawing another javalin, and chuck it at Ash.

8+3(bab)+1(performance)-2 (range penalty)=10 for 2+4(str)+1(performance)=7 damage

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 6/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d100=71 ; d100=84 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=20 ; d2+1=2 ; d2+2=4 ; d100=27 ; d20+1=6 ;
Saturday January 26th, 2019 2:39:38 AM
Bigby will attack the halfling in d13 with his two claws. 71 and 84 to attack in the mist. attack 1: 18, dmg: 3 (ooc: sorry it should have been 1d2+2), attack: 20. dmg: 4. If he's still alive Wolfgang will attack him, if he is not wolfgang will attack the next halfling. mist roll 27, so that is a hit. attack: 6. miss. "come on Wolfgang, we gotta eat these guys before they eat us. Eat unto others as they would eat unto us."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 6/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Saturday January 26th, 2019 2:45:11 AM
ooc: forgot to add +1 more damage on each claw attack for bigby from the bards inspire courage. so that should be 2 more damage to the halfling. for total of 4+5=9).

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d8+1=3 ;
Sunday January 27th, 2019 2:25:13 PM
'Lil bends down and grips Caelwyn's forearm as he rises, healing him as she does so.

CLW: 3 HP (This die roller...my goodness)

"Come on, dude. Finish that jerk off."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Sunday January 27th, 2019 2:48:25 PM
ooc: adjusting header hp before I forget.

Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20+9=13 ; d20+2=10 ; d8=6 ;
Sunday January 27th, 2019 9:17:11 PM
"Oh no! I'm struck! I die!
Fight for nobility -
And for make captors lie."

The performance continues to inspire courage, and fearing death takes a step to K18, Xel'Aw takes a shot with the crossbow at the halflings hitting him. (8+2+1 for performance = 11 to hit, 6+1 = 7 damage - first roll was wrong modifier sorry

Xel’Aw (Grant) 2/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Sunday January 27th, 2019 9:18:37 PM
ooc: Header adjusted, sorry

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 5/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d100=52 ; d20+3=5 ;
Sunday January 27th, 2019 10:45:10 PM
Taking strength from Lil's heal, Caelwyn steps forward and stabs at Ashurbanipal with his longsword, determined to end this fight as quickly as possible.

(Clears 20% miss chance, Attack role: 5...)

Enter the Draggin' Halflings 8 (DM BatMark) MAP
Monday January 28th, 2019 11:33:58 AM
Haemir and Fand team up in a flurry of attacks that not only bring down the mighty Ashurbanipal, but a pair of halflngs as well.
Caelwyn survives the weak attack of opportunity and regains his feet, and makes a weak attack in return.
Bigby and Wolfgang join forces to kill the halfling in D13, doing unto him well before he does to them.
'Lil heals Caelwyn as he rises. It looks like he might survive the day!
Sol seems to be lost in the mist for a moment.
Xel'Aw brings down one last halfling with a sharp wit and and pointy bolt.
Grindar moves closer and switches targets from the fallen Ash to a halfling, but the last minute change throws off his aim.

Ashurbanipal goes down with a final howl. The remaining halflings quail in fear at the sight or sound, and with a last longing look at Ash's succulent, abundant flesh, flee for the north gate. (Withdraw actions, so no AoOs.)

Congrats, you have won the field!

Haemir - (Rich) HP:1/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - Fand: HP:16/18 AC:17 (disguised)
Monday January 28th, 2019 12:45:25 PM
As the obscuring mist dissipates Haemir touches a hand to his chest and winces as he notes the blood.
Meanwhile Fand lands on his shoulder and in a puff the 'swallow' reverts back to being a blue Macaw...

"Fand you're crazy, do you know that"? He says quietly to the bird, but the anger does not last longer than a second or two as he breaks in to a grin. Looking around he sees that everyone is still standing and breathes a sigh of relief as he straightens up, stretching an ache or two away.

"Right everyone injured come over here... that includes you two..." he says gesturing to Grindar and Xel'Aw. Glimpsing at Lil he continues, "Lil do you have anymore channels? I have one heal left".

He watches the halflings scampering away for a few seconds, "Let's dump the dead halflings here, get the injured dwarves in to the cart, heal up, search the place and then get out of here... I could do with a nice drink and I don't know about you lot but I've worked up quite an appetite".

Looking towards the drow and half-orc he continues:"I'm Haemir, you met Fand already" he says gesturing to the bird on his shoulder. "Why don't you come back to our camp, I'm sure we can feed you and you can tell us how you came to be all the way out here..." he says with a warm smile.

'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d6=4 ;
Monday January 28th, 2019 12:48:06 PM
"IT DIDN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY, YOU STUPID oh what's the point. They can't understand me anyway. Everyone gather round and I'll help stitch ya up."

Once everyone huddles around 'Lil, she'll channel positive energy and heal 4 HP of damage. She greats the newcomers. "Hey guys, I'm 'Lil. You two sure are good at killin' halflings, I'll give ya that. How'd they manage to get you in that cage anyway?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday January 28th, 2019 1:14:02 PM
Bigby translates to halfling: "It didn't have to be this way, you stupid oh what's the point..." He then realizes that part wasn't a translation thing. "perhaps introductions are the things people do...ahem...I'm Bigby and this is Wolfgang. Merry to meet you. wait it's nice to meet you. I'm sure someone else better at this can explain what we're doing here and get your story. While that's happening I want to see this big little guy's story is." Bigby then moves on to search for any loot.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11
Monday January 28th, 2019 1:26:45 PM
Upon seeing Lil, and realizing there is a lady present, and he is wearing not but his under garments, Grindar begins to blush, and I spite of his green skin his cheeks turn red. Quickly He runs back to where his belongings are, and in a few minutes he returns fully clad, and buckeling his breastplate.

“I am Grindar, son of Grindor, well met friends”, says the oversize half-orc, “I appreciate your invite, as well as your healing, and would gladly join you at your camp, do you need me to carry a dwarf or two?”. “Two answer your question malady”, Grindar continues, “In short, I was ambushed in my sleep”.

Xel’Aw (Grant) 2/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Monday January 28th, 2019 1:46:40 PM
Xel'Aw reloads the crossbow and continues another round of the bardic performance either unaware the fight has ended, or in celebration of the victory:

"Aloft and without mortal wound,
Adventurers of Sargrass Plain
Did spoil the spoils of spoiled-doomed
And in victory, share refrain."

I'm Xel'Aw, and I thank you all humbly for your rescuing assistance. This rather large fellow with me is Grindar, son of Grindor. I am, apparently, a poet. I honestly wish I could tell you more about myself, but after the knock on the head these halflings gave me to get me in captivity, I remember almost nothing of my earlier life. I believe I'm a member of the Sage's Guild, based on my field training manual found with my belongings..."

Xel'Aw takes the crossbow over toward Haemir, obviously pointed toward the ground and unloading it as he cautiously approaches. "Mr. Bird, I believe this is your crossbow and I owe you a large quantity of seed. I thank you deeply. I also have your scroll here of cure wounds," and to Haemir he says, "I could use a spot of healing aye, if you can."

Xel'Aw will join the hunt for loot after getting healed and suggests to the party, "We should stack the dead in one of the tents in case the others return, they'll have plenty to eat and it won't spoil as fast so they can leave us alone. We should attend to the two remaining dwarves in the cage. Then load up whatever we can, pity we don't have a cart. Then we can continue toward... Actually, I don't really have a destination. Whereabouts are you all going and would you mind a writer join along?"

Xel'Aw (Grant) 6/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9
Monday January 28th, 2019 1:49:11 PM
ooc: header update, lots posted at the same time sorry

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17
Monday January 28th, 2019 2:02:26 PM
"Dwarves...yes that is why we came wasn't it. I suppose we should go check on them and make sure all their limbs are still in tact."

Haemir - (Rich) HP:1/8 - AC/T/FF:17/15/14 (Shield of Faith) - Fand: HP:16/18 AC:17 (disguised)
Monday January 28th, 2019 5:05:33 PM
Haemir accepts back the xbow but holds his hand up when Xel'Aw tries to pass him the scroll. "You know what? Keep the scroll. If you can use it, then its better if the healing is spread out" He pats the drow warmly on the shoulder. "That was some fine poetry you did there..." turning to meet Grindar he grins "You sure now how to fight" he pauses to feed Fand some seeds. He nods a warm 'thanks' to Lil after she heals everyone.

As Haemir wheels in the cart and starts to dump halfling bodies Fand hops down on to the cart and begins cleaning the blood from her claws. In answer to Xel'Aw's question the elf replies: "A writer you say" breaking out an even bigger smile "Of course, you're more than welcome. We were recently hired by a Duke from Hook city to help explore the Plains. We came by ship and there are several more on the way. We aim to make the Sargrass Plains safer and create an outpost so that more people can come. I'm not sure that anyone is going back yet but I know we need all the help we can get, that is if you're interested in work? There's a wage in it for you, shelter, provisions"...

Haemir - (Rich) HP:5/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17
Monday January 28th, 2019 5:06:56 PM
(Adjusting header)

ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour
Monday January 28th, 2019 7:17:02 PM
Sol smiles at the two new people, and politely waits his turn.

"I am Elijah Solomon. You may call me Sol. It is a pleasure to meet you both." He smiles broadly as he shakes each of their hands in turn.

"Pray tell, what caused you to run afoul of these terrible halflings? If you do not mind my asking?"

He smiles at them and as he asks he takes out his large book and his quill.

"I am writing of my adventures as I travel, and keeping notes on who I meet and their stories as well. I would be glad to hear both of yours if we can find time to talk about them, and you would be happy with me writing them down. If you are not happy with me writing them down, I would be happy to hear them all the same."

He begins jotting a few notes down in the book, clearly about the battle, when he hears Bigby mention the dwarves, he looks a little embarrassed and puts the book and the quill away, and jogs over to Bigby.

"Can I help with freeing any of the dwarves?"

Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 5/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14
Monday January 28th, 2019 8:26:53 PM
Caelwyn limps over toward the others, leaning on his spear for support. He is looking much the worse for wear, although better than a few moments ago. He casts an appraising eye at the newcomers, wondering for a moment if he wouldn't rather be fighting the cannibal halflings than be asked to treat with a drow and a half-orc.

"We appreciate your assistance in dealing with these...brutes." Caelwyn glares at the corpse of Ashurbanipal sprawled upon the ground, then turns to his friends. "Let's locate the dwarves right away, and then worry about our own injuries - they may be close to death for all we know. And then", he glances at Grindar and Xel'Aw, "I would be curious to hear your stories." He immediately heads off to find the dwarves.

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