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Scene 4: SLICED CRYSTAL


GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 2:05:19 PM
Lil dons her armor and straps Ramona in place.

Sol thanks Thich for being their guide after returning Haemir’s spellbook.

Caelwyn immediately straps on his armor and makes preparations to leave.

Bigby wonders out loud what happens if they are attacked near a crystal.

Haemir is uncomfortable with the thought of it throwing something from its own body. He sends Fand up to have a look. {ooc: What form does Fand’s report take, did not have time to look atm.}

Grindar requests that he and the monks lead the way saying that Xol, Xel and Haemir will stay close to the monks. The othes will take up the rear.

As the group prepares Thich speaks quietly. “It is not so dire as to run, prepare your spells being caught early here is better then traveling unprepared though a dangerous area.”

When preparation are complete the group begins to move, getting closer to the monks. As you approach you see they are ready to move our and leave the area to the crystals. Thich agrees with the pattern laid out with Grindar but says he will stay with the rear guard until all are clear of the crystals so he can sing.

One by one the monks intersperse themselves and move with the party singing as they go to keep control of the crystals. The whole party clears the first crystals which can be seen vibrating as you start to lose sight of them, clearly they will reach a critical point soon but you feel you will be far enough to avoid any personal damage.

In front of you you find two small indentation, a red-ish powdery reside lightly covers the inside of each of these and vegetation around them seems to be missing. Past the craters in front of the group are two red ooze like plat creatures, as those you fought before only larger. Behind you there is clearly something coming that may well be beyond your current abilities.

What do you do.


Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 6:02:00 PM
Sol, seeing the ooze like creatures just calls back to his allies, not so loud as to disturb the singing, but just so he can be heard.

"There are more of those oozing monstrosities up here... I suspect we are between the proverbial rock and a hard place. Should we try to outrun them or fight them?"

He thinks.

"Could we disrupt the crystals and have them cause damage to those thing chasing us?"

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 21/21  5d6=20 ;
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 7:44:04 PM
With Cyrchwr Mawr held in his off hand, Grindar draws the Javelin of Lightning, the party took from the cannibal halflings, and says, "Unless someone objects, I'm going to wait until what ever is following us is within 120ft, and well within the area of the volatile crystals, and then I'm going to zap it's rear end to Gargul, and Sol if you would like to follow up with a Magic Missile, that would be awesome!!! Let's just hope that's enough to set off those crystals!!!"

If no one objects, the creature takes 20 damage (DC 14 reflex for 10) plus whatever the crystals do if they go off. If anyone objects, Grindar will stay his hand and return the Javelin of Lighting back to his javelin quiver, willing to follow whatever course of action the party decides.



Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 9:00:02 PM
"If our path lies ahead, we might be better to cut our way through those oozes in front of us. Better the enemy we see and know we can defeat than an unknown force we are unsure about. Can we safely engage those oozes without setting off the crystals?"

He turns to Grindar. "I agree with your plan, IF we actually get a look at this thing pursuing us. But perhaps we should try to get to a more advantageous position first, or even find a refuge up ahead?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 11/11/10 - CMD 14 
Tuesday May 28th, 2019 9:55:55 PM
'Lil takes time to prepare her spells, then.

***

"Umm...that's not a great idea, dude. Those crystals are pretty little, and that thing's pretty big. I don't think they'll mess it up nearly as bad as they'd mess us up. I think we need to push through quickly and keep moving."

'Lil takes Ramona off her back and blesses the party. "May as well deal with these things now anyway rather than wait and find ourselves trapped if that plan don't work."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17  
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 11:15:21 AM
Looks like we are between some crystals and some soft spaces." Bigby casts magic fang on himself.to give him a +1 to att and dmg. if it's a fight to be, might as well be prepared. Wolfgang looks at the oozes and somehow feels acid in his mouth, like a bad hangover reaction.

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 3:06:17 PM
Behind you there is still the impression of a very large creature advancing slowly towards you. It is distant, a few hundred yards you would guess, but the direction is clear.

Sol quietly signals there are more oozing monstrosities up ahead saying they are between a rock and a hard place. He wonders if the crystals could damage the thing chasing them.

Grinda readies a Javelin of Lightning and readies to wait and throw the javelin at the crystals and creature behind them. Lil does not like this plan. "Umm...that's not a great idea, dude. Those crystals are pretty little, and that thing's pretty big. I don't think they'll mess it up nearly as bad as they'd mess us up. I think we need to push through quickly and keep moving. She suggest better to deal with those things in front to prevent being trapped.

Caelwyn lets the others know his thoughts and his question "If our path lies ahead, we might be better to cut our way through those oozes in front of us. Better the enemy we see and know we can defeat than an unknown force we are unsure about. Can we safely engage those oozes without setting off the crystals?" The monk closest nods at Caelwyn and continues his song. There is not a crystal close by. {ooc: Any crystal is off the map}

In front on the other side of the craters the grassy red ooze clearly have sensed your presence and both roll/slide/slither forward towards the group. An undulating mass extends from the northern most ooze, like a tentacle or arm, rears back as if to throw something as it moves.

What do you do?


'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 11/11/10 - CMD 14  d20+2=16 ; 2d6+3=8 ;
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 3:25:40 PM
There is no way 'Lil wouldn't have been on the front lines as soon as there was an enemy to fight instead of 30' back. I hope you don't mind me fudging my starting position.

***

What am I gonna do? I'm gonna step forward and get ready to pound these stupid oozes.

Unfortunately, 'Lil can't reach'em in one round AND attack, so she moves up and gets ready to meet'em head on.

***

Move: Move up
Standard: Readied action - attack w/ Ramona if they get close. Hit AC 16 for 8 damage.

Active spells:

Bless

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=16 ; d3=1 ;
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 4:36:35 PM
Sol speaks up again to the rest of the party.

"Enemy front! We are going to have to push through these oozes!"

And with that he casts Ray of Frost at one of the oozes (16 to hit, 1 point of damage)

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzeld - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+5=18 ; d10+1=2 ;
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 7:30:26 PM
Haemir shoots at the creature to the south (Attack:16 - dmg:2) with his xbow. Meanwhile Fand is circling high above the big one further off

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 
Wednesday May 29th, 2019 7:35:59 PM
Caelwyn will immediately move forward to engage the northern ooze, trying to draw its attention away from the spellcasters. He advances on it with trident ready and shield held high, ready to meet its attack. He can't make it there this round, but covers as much distance as he can and takes a defensive action.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17  
Thursday May 30th, 2019 12:37:25 AM
Bigby will move up to where Lil is and ready for combat.

active spell magic fang.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 21/21 
Thursday May 30th, 2019 5:57:36 AM
With Cyrchwr Mawr in hand, Grindar sprints towards the southern ooze, in an attempt to cut it off, and draw it away from the casters.

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzeld - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17 
Thursday May 30th, 2019 11:15:32 AM
Haemir will move up behind Bigby & Lil to support them

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20+5=17 ; d4=2 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 2:25:09 PM

Know Dungeon DC13 Highlight to display spoiler: { These are variation on a garden ooze. There touch will cause bleed damage. }

Lil moves quickly to intercept the approaching oozes, clearly she was not going to keep to the rear as Grindar had suggested earlier.

Sol advances to range and launches a shard of ice that sizzles into the closest of the creatures.

Caelwyn advances but cannot close the entire gap. Bigby also advances to close the distance and activates magic fang.

Grindar sprints towards the southern ooze to cut it off from the casters.

Haemir fires a crossbow bolt that sinks into the southern ozze before he moves up behind Bigby and Lil.

The monks move to join the battle but they do not make it quite to the hostile ooze yet. One of the monks hangs back and continues to sing as does Thich.

The northern ooze advances, stopping about five feet from the most forward combatants and lashes out at Lil. {Hit: 17 | Dam: 2}

The second ooze skirts to the side, it is unclear what it is head for. Perception 13 Highlight to display spoiler: { It would appear to be heading for the monks that are still singing. Probably the sound is attracting it. }

Blue Ooze: AC: 16/16/11 HP: -3
Red Ooze: AC: 16/16/11 HP:


Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzeld - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17 
Thursday May 30th, 2019 2:27:27 PM
Haemir will move up behind Bigby & Lil to support them

'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 11/11/10 - CMD 14  d20+2=19 ; d20+6=10 ; 2d6+3=14 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 3:38:15 PM
"OOZE, YOU JUST WASTED YOUR WHOLE LIFE." 'Lil wastes no time turning on the ooze that attacked her, smashing Ramona into the thing.

Hit AC 19 for 14 damage.

Perception: 10.

***

Move: 5' step
Standard: Hit AC 19 for 14 damage.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 21/21  d20+4=6 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=16 ; d8+6=10 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 5:36:28 PM
dungeoneering check 6
Perception 24 "Hey guys it seems that the oozes are attracted to the monks singing", Grindar says while he steps up to the red ooze and and delivers a two handed attack dealing 10 damage.

Xel'Aw (Grant) 7/11 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 10 6 Dex Damage 
Thursday May 30th, 2019 5:52:10 PM
Xel'Aw starts poeming, or however the verb form of poetry is supposed to be. It is his function, after all.

Inspire Courage - From the Paizo Bard page 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. At 5th level, and every six bard levels thereafter, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +4 at 17th level. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability. Inspire courage can use audible or visual components. The bard must choose which component to use when starting his performance.


Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=12 ; d20+1=7 ; d3=2 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 7:13:31 PM
Sol continues to fling magical cold beams at the Ooze.

"We must fell them quickly lest we get caught by whatever is chasing us!"

((Perception - 12, Attack 7, Damage 2))

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+6=23 ; d8+4=7 ;
Thursday May 30th, 2019 8:57:52 PM
Caelwyn glances at Grindar, who is charging the southern ooze alone. He decides it will be best to kill the northern ooze as fast as possible, then to go and support the half-orc. "Out of our way, slime - we don't have time for you today!" Caelwyn closes the gap to the northern ooze and attacks with his trident.

Attack 23, Damage 7

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzeld - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+2=13 ; d20=9 ;
Friday May 31st, 2019 2:10:09 AM
(Perception:13) Haemir spots where the creature is going but for now performs his signature Storm Blast missing...

Bigbywolf - Carl subbing  d20+5=24 ; d20+5=7 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=3 ;
Friday May 31st, 2019 12:26:15 PM
Bigby watches on as 'Lil and Caewlyn slaughter the closest ooze. He nods approvingly, then guides Wolfgang through the crowd and heads to back up Grindar. He fires a bolt at the remaining ooze as they approach.

Hit AC 20 (crit confirm 3) - 4 damage (7 total if crit, unlikely as that is)

*forgot to add the -4 for firing into a melee

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20+5=10 ;
Friday May 31st, 2019 2:08:55 PM
Xel starts pomeing to support and aid his companions. {ooc: pomeing - its canon now}

Haemir moves up behind Bigby and Lil to support them while Lil steps up and lands a heavy blow on the ooze. Its form quivers but it does not lose form. Elijah’s beam of ice goes wide of its target but Caelwyn closes the game and lands a solid bow with his trident. The ooze shakes, shudders and pops in a shower of red goo mixed with grass. Perception DC13 Highlight to display spoiler: { You get the feeling if this ooze had been more mature this goo would be harmful in some way. }

Grindar lets the others know that the second ooze appeared to be trying to get around the group to the singing monks before landing a blow on the remaining ooze. Bigby chares across the area firing a crossbow bolt as he comes. The bolt sinks in causing some damage.

The remaining ooze sloshes and slaps at Grindar but cannot connect with its blow. {Hit: 10}

The three monk advance and Thich continues to bring up the rear, stay near Xel to cover him if needed.

_____________________________________________
*DEAD* Blue Ooze: AC: 16/16/11 | HP: -25 *DEAD*
Red Ooze: AC: 16/16/11 | HP: -10 HP


Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=21 ; d20+1=17 ; d3=2 ;
Friday May 31st, 2019 2:23:56 PM
Sol follows up his poor show, with another Ray of Frost on the remaining Ooze.

"Come on, have at them!"

((Perception passed, 21. Attack 17, Damage 2))

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+2=6 ; d20+2=17 ;
Friday May 31st, 2019 8:09:29 PM
Perception 6

Noticing nothing unusual, Caelwyn leaves the northern ooze to dribble into the grasses and immediately heads south. He cannot get there in one turn, but will move as quickly as possible to help Grindar and Bigby against the next ooze. As he runs, he looks behind them to see if the shadowy, threatening figure is still pursuing them.

Perception 17

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 21/21  d20+6=20 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+4=10 ; d8+4=11 ;
Saturday June 1st, 2019 7:35:14 AM
Grindar lashes out with both ends of Cyrchwr Mawr connection both times against the ooze

main hand
hits AC 20 for 10+1=11 damage

off hand
hits AC 18 for 11+1=12 damage

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzeld - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+1=17 ; d6+1=6 ;
Saturday June 1st, 2019 8:01:44 AM
Haemir moves to (15,U) and stormblasts the second ooze (Touch Attack:16 - for 7 dmg & possibly grants -2 to oozes next attack round) (includes poem bonus).

Fand is high above the second ooze.

"I have a possible plan.. we could retreat from the bigger ooze and Fand could drop the thunderstone she's wearing around her neck... the boom would set off the crystals ... but I have no idea if that would be wide spread... Any thoughts Thich"?

'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 11/11/10 - CMD 14 
Saturday June 1st, 2019 2:03:07 PM
'Lil takes a double move to get closer to the last ooze, stopping just short of opening herself up to an attack as she does so.

"Sounds like a neat plan, but we'd probably be better just pounding the thing and then moving on before that terror descending on us eats everyone."

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzeld - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17 
Sunday June 2nd, 2019 2:07:10 PM
"I', on about the terror"..

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+7=8 ;
Sunday June 2nd, 2019 11:41:00 PM
Bigby moves to v 19 and attacks the ooze with a claw attack (8 swing and a miss). Bigby somehow cant' shake the feeling that he's being outplayed by gelatin.

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Monday June 3rd, 2019 2:45:17 PM
Sol barely makes it close enough but doe mange to connect with another ray of frost.

Caelwyn laves the northern ooze and heading south getting closer to the remaining target. As he looks he still sees disturbances far off in the grass to show they are being pursued.

Bigby from attacks with claw and misses which might be just as well as he can be sure the acid would have burned again. Grindar lands two blows on the remaing ooze and it too quivers and pops in a shower of red goo mixed with grass.

Haemir moves but can save his spell as the attacks from Grindar have finished off the ooze. He does announce his plan "I have a possible plan.. we could retreat from the bigger ooze and Fand could drop the thunderstone she's wearing around her neck... the boom would set off the crystals ... but I have no idea if that would be wide spread... Any thoughts Thich"?

Thich catches up as you Haemir asks for his thoughts. “I do not know what it is that follows up. Clearly something corrupted as many things were during the return of the Sargrass. Your plan might work, I do not think there is a consistency to the strength of the crystals explosions so it is unlikely to be a death blow.” he looks back “Maybe it will slow I so we can reach our goal? Maybe kill it? Maybe make things worse, who is to say.”

Lil moves closer stopping just short of the now dead ooze. "Sounds like a neat plan, but we'd probably be better just pounding the thing and then moving on before that terror descending on us eats everyone."

The monks catch up with the group and continue their song as they move to three sides of the party. It would appear they are attempting to cover as much area as possible despite there being no crystals around that you can see.


'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 11/11/10 - CMD 14 
Monday June 3rd, 2019 2:57:25 PM
'Lil's disappointed to see Grindar popped the last ooze before she could have'a wack at it, but what'cha gonna do?

"So, time to move, yea? I worship the god'a bravery, not the god'a dying to prove how tough you are. Let's get."

With that, 'Lil's ready to beat feet.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Monday June 3rd, 2019 4:36:55 PM
Sol chuckles at 'Lil's words.

"That does seem like a wise idea Lil. I second it."

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 21/21 
Monday June 3rd, 2019 5:27:36 PM
"Let's make a break for it, while we can, but if there is a chance that Fand's thunderstone might slow it down, it's worth try", Grindar says. He then adds, "I can hurl the Javelin of Lighting at it as well, maybe the combination of the lighting and exploding crystals will be enough to drop it, or at least make it reconsider attacking us".

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 
Monday June 3rd, 2019 9:23:55 PM
"Let's move, quickly! That...thing is coming." Caelwyn glances behind them. "Grindar, I agree, but let's use that plan as a last resort, if it gets close enough to actually think about attacking us. It would be ideal if we could outdistance it to a safe location."

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzled - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17 
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 7:02:42 AM
Haemir shouts to Fand: "Fand .. wait till we are clear and drop the stone on it...".

Reloading his xbow he continues "Let's go"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17  
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 11:51:20 AM
hearing what everyone has to say, and mulling over what a real hero would do...he decides to run for it with everyone else. [i]I guess a real hero would live.[/b]

Xel'Aw (Grant) 7/11 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 10 6 Dex Damage 
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 1:36:39 PM
Xel'Aw follows Bigby. He's not some adventurer hero or bound to a courage diety like Lil. Nah, running is totally good in the books - I mean, you can't write the books if you get killed in the action.

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20=20 ; 8d6=34 ;
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 3:40:35 PM
lil is disappointed that Grindar popped the last ooze and wants to get moving. Sol agrees with beating feet.

Grindar likes the idea of the thunderstone and suggest his javelin of lightning as well. Looking back whatever is coming is too far back for the javelin at this point though.

Haemir agrees with he stone wanting the group to be clear, which they are by quite some bit. Bigby too agrees that this is the best action because a dead hero can do no further heorics. Xel follows Bigby’s assessment.

Several hundred yards back a fetching blue parrot circles far above the perusing gargantuan creature. It has its orders and waits for the proper moment. Though the birds eyes you would see a very large, one could say gargantuan, mass of writhing vines and ooze. This one is different in more then size because there is a clear front and it is motivate to smash along after the brave heroes it chases. As its front nears the crystals the monks had been singing too the stone falls from the parrots grasp. {Rolled an attack, anything but a 1 I was making dead on….. the roll was a 20!}

The stone rotates at it falls, its almost pretty to watch if you did not know what force it contains. It strikes the crystal at the same moment the creature would have passed it directly to its right. If an ear was near it would hear the defining roar as the magic in the stone activates. The sound waves push out and cause a ripple in the creature doing little, what is done to the crystal is another matter. Having landed directly on an imperfection the crystal detonates followed by two more nearby crystals. Dirt, crystal and at least some part of the creature are flun high into the air, don’t worry gentle readers, Fand dodges it easily.

The bird looks down at the result and makes a beeline for Haemir to tell his story.

The group is moving but within 42 seconds of the explosion the parrot arrives.

Hamir Highlight to display spoiler: {
{OOC: Haemir I would give the actual words use to you, you should dictate the voice. The message is that Fand is very proud of his amazing accuracy. The explosion was a site to behold and the total mass of the creature is greatly reduced though it is not dead. {34 Damage.} While not dead it is smaller now only huge. }

Ahead of you, fifty to seventy yards away, you can now see four smaller ooze creatures, clearly results of earlier ooze ejections, headed towards the group. They are not as fast as you could be bypassed but doing so would risk being fatigued. {DC10 Fort or Fatigued after the thirty minutes it will take to avoid}

What do you do? Prepare for battle or avoid this problem?


Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzled - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+4=7 ;
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 4:23:24 PM
Fand does a barrel role as she flies back towards the group... As she catches up she craws: "It was a gargantuan mass of writhing rubbish but I got it good. Blew bits off everywhere, buuut it's still huge..."

Haemir fires a bolt that goes wide at one of the oozes up front as he runs.

"Shall we deal with these and then javelin the beast as it gets nearer"?

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=10 ; d3=2 ;
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 5:23:20 PM
Sol shrugs at Haemir's suggestion.

"I am no certain we would be capable of taking it friend, running may be the wiser option... but if the others will want to fight, I will too."

He prepares for a fight but doesn't start it himself.

((Prepare an Action, if others attack the Oozes, Sol will cast Ray of Frost at the nearest ooze 10 to hit and 2 damage))

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 21/21  d20+4=20 ; d6+4=8 ;
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 5:23:46 PM
"Works for me Brother!" Grindar says in answer to Haemir's question, He then draws a mundane javelin, hustles forward 20ft, and hurls it at the closest of the smaller oozes.

Hits AC 20 for 8 damage

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzled - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17 
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 5:39:31 PM
"To be clear Sol, I'm not saying we fight it... I'm saying when it gets near we give it the same treatment again, this time with the Javelin"

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+2=19 ; d8+2=7 ;
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 9:45:17 PM
"Let's take care of this smaller ones, I suppose..." Caelwyn pulls out his masterwork composite longbow and fits an arrow to the string, advancing to within range of the closest ooze. As soon as he is within range, he will loose the arrow.

Attack 19, Damage 8 (should have been d8+3, sorry)

'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 10:06:50 PM
**'Lil's bless spell should still be in effect!

"and here I was thinkin' we would end up runnin' around these things. You guys are all right."

'Lil readies Ramona and charges at the closest ooze (the one within 50'), but it's hard to charge with the big 'ol hammer...

***

Full round: Charge and attack closest ooze. Hit AC 8 - almost certainly a miss.

AC at -2 until next round.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+3=11 ; d6=2 ;
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 2:17:07 PM
Bigby will take out his crossbow a move and use it to strike the blob. (11 att, 2 dmg if hit). Bigby adjusts his life philosophy for the moment, well if everyone else is going to fight, then I guess running away wouldn't be heroic

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 2:56:58 PM
Haemir suggests waiting for the great beast to near and using the javelin. Sol shrugs at Haemir’s suggest thinking it is wiser to run. Haemir clarifies that the idea is to wait, javelin and then run if needed. {ooc: At least that is what the GM think is being said}

Grindar is fine with Haemir’s idea and readies a javelin but cannot throw yet as the smaller oozes are too far off.

Caelwyn readies and arrow and lets fly when the smaller oozes get in range, at 100 feet. The arrow connects sinking in. The ooze continue forward and when he can Grindar throws a javelin which connects with the lead ooze. Bigby adds to the artillery attack by firing off a crossbow bolt.

Lil readies and starts charging the moment the lead ooze pokes out from around a rocky area. Her stride is long and powerful but her aim is off and she fails to connect with Ramona. The ooze lashes back but it to misses. {Hit: 10}

The monks drift off to investigate a few rock formation to insure there are not crystal surprises to be found in the. {ooc: Rock areas are difficult terrain.}

The ooze continue to advance on the party front.

Behind the large creature is still far off, it would be some time before it catches up with the party. Still Fand knows it is moving quicker then you would expect for something so large.



Xel'Aw (Grant) 11/11 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 10 ACTIVE: Inspire Courage 


Wednesday June 5th, 2019 4:32:54 PM
Xel'Aw is winded from catching up with the group. Carrying his pack is heavy, and speaking to rhyme too difficult for a bit.

"This greater fear chases us
But our courage does not lie
As our enemies die
But as we battle them thus."

Inspire Courage - From the Paizo Bard page 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. At 5th level, and every six bard levels thereafter, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +4 at 17th level. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability. Inspire courage can use audible or visual components. The bard must choose which component to use when starting his performance.



Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 21/21  d20+4=22 ; d8+4=11 ; d8+4=7 ; d6+4=5 ;
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 5:17:12 PM
Grindat moves 20ft which puts him within 30ft of the southern ooze. As he moves he draws another Javelin and hurls it at the ooze
Hits AC 22 for 5 damage

Please ignore the d8 rolls I messed up

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 21/21 
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 5:18:58 PM
oops, forgot to add the 1 from Xel'Aw's poem so the damage is 6 from Grindar's javelin.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=17 ; d3=3 ;
Wednesday June 5th, 2019 6:29:08 PM
((OoC: I'm assuming Sol's first Ray of Frost missed?))

Sol will move so he's about ten feet behind Lil, and fire another Ray of Frost at the Ooze (17 to hit, 3 damage)

"We had best keep pressing on through these creatures..."

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzled - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+5=24 ; d6+2=7 ;
Thursday June 6th, 2019 12:12:31 PM
Haemir steps forward and stormblasts the creature on Lil or if dead next nearest (attack:20 if in to combat/24 if not for 7 dmg- gives creature -2 to attack roll for a round. Need to be within 30')

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20=18 ; d6+1=3 ;
Thursday June 6th, 2019 12:19:26 PM
Bigby will reload his crossbow and attack at the blob in front of 'lil (18 with the -4 added, 3 dmg, with the bard's help).

'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+3=11 ; 2d6+4=15 ;
Thursday June 6th, 2019 2:40:31 PM
'Lil's feeling pretty pumped between her bless spell and Xel's singin'. Let's see if that translates to anything.

...nope!

***

Hit AC 11 for 15 damage on the off chance that hits.

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20+3=21 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ;
Thursday June 6th, 2019 2:48:43 PM
Xel catches up and continues, despite being out of breath, inspiring the group.

Grindar moves forward and buries another javelin in an ooze as they approach.

Sol, having missed with his last spell, moves up and this time connects with a shard of ice while calling to the others “We had best keep pressing on thought these creatures…”

Haemir steps up near Bigby and calls forth a stormblast dealing more damage to the blue ooze.

Bigby holds his position and firest andother bolt at the blue blod again hitting his target.

The ooze facing Lil is in bad shape but her swing is…. not good at all really, missing by five inches. Even the effects of Haemir’s spell cannot save her from some damage.. {Hit: 21 | Dam: 1+3 acid}

The other three oozes continue their slow advance towards the part leaving a light film of filth behind them.

The monk in blue moves up to intercept the northern {red} ooze so it cannot get to the castere. His song has stopped and in a horse voice he mumbles. “Going to melt me hand hitting this like the poor wolf’s mount.”

The other monks advance as well including Thich who comes up near Sol.

Far behind you, hundreds of yards, your pursuer peruses.

_______________________

Red Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP:
Green Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -13
Blue Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -18 | -2 on Attacks 1/1
Yellow Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -6


Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=4 ; d3=2 ;
Thursday June 6th, 2019 6:06:59 PM
Sol tries to cast another spell at the one in front of Lil, in an attempt to reduce their numbers as fast as possible.

((Attack - 4 Damage - 2))

"CURSES!!"

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+3=23 ; d20+3=9 ; d8+4=10 ;
Thursday June 6th, 2019 7:17:02 PM
Caelwyn moves forward, next to Haemir, and lets fly another arrow at the northern-most ooze. "Another arrow, and then its time to get in there..." he thinks to himself.

Not the worlds greatest archer, Caelwyn is amazed at his own accuracy, and the arrow sinks deep into the ooze in front of him.

Attack: Nat 20! Not sure if a 9 to confirm quite does it?

Damage: If no crit, 10 damage. If crit is accepted, 30 damage, I believe? x3 crit with longbow?

ACDM Ninja edit: Crit damage is rolled multiple times, not just multiplied. In this case, you'd roll 3d10 for a crit, not 1d10x3. I didn't know this until recently when Cayzle called me out on it. That dude will get you every time...


BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+5=7 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 1:51:00 AM
Bigby reloads his crossbow and fires at the green ooze (assuming it doesn't have cover, otherwise fire at one of the others). att: 7. "Take that!" just going to pretend to the others that I'm contributing here. "ha ha!" Wolgang rolls his eyes at Bigby.

'Lil - (Carl) - 12/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+3=8 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 2:06:25 AM
Seems 'Lil's either poundin' the stuffing outta the bad guys, or poundin' the stuffing outta the ground. No in between.

This round, she pounds ground.

Hit AC 8. Miss.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 21/21  d20+6=17 ; d20+6=8 ; d8+5=10 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 4:44:36 AM
Grindar takes a 5ft step and releases a full round attack on the yellow ooze. hitting with his main hand, but swinging wild with his off hand.

Main hand Hit AC 17 for 10 damage

Off hand misses

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzled - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+5=16 ; d6+2=6 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 11:08:05 AM
Haemir storm blasts the green ooze (ranged touch attack:16 for 6 dmg & -2 to its hits roll for a round)

Xel'Aw (Grant) 11/11 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 10 ACTIVE: Inspire Courage 
Friday June 7th, 2019 1:30:24 PM
Xel'Aw continues poetry as he walks [/i](double movement)[/i] between Thich and Sol and to get behind 'Lil (O7)

"Squash the oozes now
Healers we have in spades
Clear forward thus how!"



GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20+5=14 ; d3=3 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=21 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+4=12 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 1:40:42 PM
Sol again launches a spell at the ooze squared off with Lil but cannot connect. Caelwyn moves next to Haemir and connects with another arrow, it is a good shot but not as good as it could have been. Bigby fires off an attack at the green ooze but misses by a solid foot.

Lil again swings at the ooze but cannot connect and pounds the ground again. Grindar steps in while drawing blades and lands a deep cut on the yellow ooze.

Haemir launches off another storm blast that finishes off the green ooze. Xel moves up behind the other encouraging the companions to squash the oozes.

The monks move up and each tries to land a single blow on the ooze. Sadly all, even the red who is flanking, miss. {Hit: 14/11/12} It is clear they are not the most practiced combantants.

The remaining three oozes continue to move forward and now all are in a position to attack. The red ooze meets a monk but misses its attack. {Hit: 14} The blue ooze misses Lil and looks to be in very rough shape. {hit: 15) The final, yellow, ooze manages to connect with a wet slap on Grindar but for mimimal damage. {Hit: 21 | Dam: 1+1 acid}

Far behind you know the inevitable and unseen larger ooze moves forward.


Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/21  d20+6=26 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=11 ; d8=2 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 4:57:55 PM
Grindar swings Cyrchwr Mawr for another full round attack.

main hand natural 20 with a 17 confirmation. (to bad oozes are immune to crits) for 6 damage

off hand misses

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+6=14 ; d8+4=7 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 10:15:53 PM
Caelwyn glances behind him as he pulls out his trident. "Let's hurry this up, people. That thing is coming, and I don't think we want to be here when it arrives."

He promptly moves forward and attacks the red ooze, stabbing at it with his trident.

Attack: 14 Damage: 7

'Lil - (Carl) - 12/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+3=20 ; 2d6+3=15 ;
Friday June 7th, 2019 11:23:18 PM
'Lil screams in frustration and, proving once again that she works better when angry, she brings Ramona crashing down on the stupid blue ooze.

Hit AC 20 for 15 damage.

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzled - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+1=5 ;
Saturday June 8th, 2019 4:20:12 AM
Haemir fires a Storm Blast at the red Ooze missing

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+3=7 ;
Sunday June 9th, 2019 12:36:50 PM
Bigby reloads and fires another crossbow bolt at the same ooze or another one if dead. att 7.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=6 ;
Monday June 10th, 2019 4:22:46 AM
Sol, frustrated at his lack of connecting with the ooze, fires another Ray of Frost, and completely misses again.

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20+4=21 ; d6+3=9 ; d6=4 ; d20+5=11 ;
Monday June 10th, 2019 1:25:40 PM
Grindar connects with a powerful blow, against a creature of greater complexity it clearly would have been even more powerful. Still it is enough to pop the ooze he was facing.

Caelwyn urges his companions haste, steps up and hastily misses the target of his trident.

Bigby, Haemir and Sol each miss their respective attacks but Lil connects. Her blow is mighty compressing the side of the ooze near her and popping the far side. A spray of slimy blood red grass rockets away from her.

The green monk lands a solid blow on the remaining ooze (Hit: 21 | Dam: 9} but burns his hand in the process and grimaces in pain. The ooze lashes back at the monk but misses as well.

One badly damaged ooze is left. Those near the northern ooze also, out of the corner of their eye, catch what looks to be a relatively new wagon wheel laying next to a rock. There may be another few pieces boards laying there as well.

Oh, and behind you, well you know….

_______________________

Red Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -19
*DEAD* Green Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -23 *DEAD*
*DEAD* Blue Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -33 *DEAD*
*DEAD* Yellow Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -22 *DEAD*


Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=3 ;
Monday June 10th, 2019 3:07:56 PM
Sol flings another Ray Of Frost, but it goes wide.

"WHY CAN I NOT HIT ANYTHING TODAY?"

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+6=15 ; d6+2=6 ;
Monday June 10th, 2019 4:25:51 PM
Bigby frustrated with modern contraptions decides to put away the crossbow with his move. He will then cast guidance on Haemir giving him a plus 1 to attack. Wolfgang then moves carefully around the ooze to n2 and attempts to bite the ooze knowing full well this may hurt if it connects, (15 att, 6dmg).

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/21 
Monday June 10th, 2019 5:04:02 PM
Grindar makes a double move action, making sure to skirt the so as to avoid the rough terrain, in an attempt to get closer to the final ooze.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+6=21 ; d8+4=12 ;
Monday June 10th, 2019 8:55:08 PM
"Get out of our way, slime!" Caelwyn stabs at the ooze again with his trident, plunging his trident into the heart of the creature.

Attack 21, Damage 12

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzled - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+2=3 ; d20+2=8 ;
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 5:55:12 AM
Feeling Bigby's spell tingle through him Haemir steps to one side to get a better shot at the last Ooze, as he does his ankle catches on a root and he face plants ground unceremoniously missing with the Storm Blast in just about the worst way possible. (nat:1). For a second he wonders what spell Bigby cast but then says out loud: "Are these oozes lucky or what"...?

Getting back to his feet (move action) he stares back at the approaching menace.

"Monks are there army more crystals we can lead that thing by?"

Fand swoops around to give the next person attacking flanking (missing with her own attack)

'Lil - (Carl) - 12/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 9:22:50 AM
'Lil makes her way up to the last ooze, but Caewlyn's taken care of it. For a moment, 'Lil wonders how much better she'd be with Ramona if she hadn't had to do all that clergy stuff. She shoves the thought violently away and slaps Caewlyn on the back. "Atta'boy, C. Now time to go, yea?" 'Lil's already heading away from the big bad thing coming their way.

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 2:16:50 PM
Bigby casts a spell to improve Haemirs accuracy and charges forward towards the ooze. Haemir bolstered by the spell starts to cast, steps to one side for a better shot and catches his ankle before tumbling to the ground. Dusting himself off he questions the luck of the oozes.

Sol launches another ray of frost that misses by a country mile. Grindar closes but is not in time. Caelwyn finally brings down the final ooze that pops just as the others had.

Lil makes he way over and congratuls Caelwyn "Atta'boy, C. Now time to go, yea?"

With the ooze dead Haemir asks the monks “Monks, are they any more crystals we can lead that thing by?”

The green monk, wrapping a cloth on his burnt hand, responds looking the direction you are moving. His voice is horse from the singing they have been doing and talking is clearly a strain. “That way but not many. We should hit one if were lucky. Looks like someone else is moving there too.” Gesturing to the broken wheel.

Inspecting the wheel you find that it is indeed a brightly painted wagon wheel with very fresh damage. Tracks of horses and some footprints can be seen in the soil.

Survival DC08 Highlight to display spoiler: { Several wagons, at least three, one you would guess rigged a sort of sled to replace the damaged wheel. }

Survival DC12 Highlight to display spoiler: { You would guess they are thirty minutes ahead of you, half way to your destination. }

Also near the wheel are some other damaged boards, painted garishly. One has the letters n’ Eels painted on it.

You know what is behind you so no need to dwell on it now is there.

What are you doing now?


Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzled - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+5=20 ;
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 2:51:28 PM
Haemir studies the wheel and soil nearby, the bang to his head seems to haven woken him up as the details seem super clear to him (Survival:25).

"Looks like enough tracks for several wagons, maybe at least three? Maybe one is running slow... Probably half an hour ahead of us. We need to head that way anyway so, let's get to it. Fand scout ahead will you?"

Fand flies up and ahead ...

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=5 ;
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 3:40:43 PM
Sol just looks at the wagon confused.

"I have no idea what has happened to it, it was obviously damaged, I assume it was attacked by something. Perhaps we could follow the other Wagons that Haemir believes there to be?"

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/21  d20+7=23 ;
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 5:00:39 PM
Survival 23

Grindar confirms what Haemir says as they examine the wheel, tracks, and debris, adding, "They could be in danger, we need to catch up with them!" He finishes by saying, "Maybe they can offer some help against our stalker".

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+2=19 ;
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 10:41:17 PM
"Let's go!" Caelwyn glances over his shoulder as he urges the others forward. "Hopefully we catch up to these folks, maybe we can be of help to each other. But it won't make a difference if that thing catches us first..." He immediately moves forward at whatever pace the others can manage, keeping his eyes out for danger before and behind them.

Perception 19



Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - Status: Dazzled - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+2=8 ;
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 5:37:11 AM
Fand swoops up high (Perception:8) and tries to see what's ahead and if she can catch up.

Xel'Aw (Sub - Rich) 
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 9:47:20 AM
Seeing the last of the small oozes drop Xel'Aw breaths a sigh of relief and collects his thoughts.

"And all that could now be heard
was the pitter-patter of feet,
''Tis time to run my away my friends
The time to be discreet"...

Then with a bow to his audience ...

He legs it.

'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+4=10 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 9:53:24 AM
'Lil looks at the ruts in the ground, then at Grindar. "You can tell all that from some lines in mud? That's brilliant."

Noticing she's bleeding, and that a few others are hurt, 'Lil channels some positive energy. "There, that's better. Now, time to run, yea?"

'Lil starts moving.

***

6 HP healed.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+9=24 ;
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 11:16:19 AM
Bigby and Wolfgang move with the party towards the wagons. perhaps best that the party all gets there together, afterall don't know what other problems may occur or if we need the monks for the crystals, but if needed, we (wolfgang and I) can get there quicker. (survival 24).

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 12:11:24 PM
Seeing that she and others are hurt Lil channels to heal up the team {Healing: 6} before complimenting Grindar on his tracking ability.

Haemir lets the group know that there are tracks leading from the broken wagon wheel. Several wagons, one is running slow and they are about half an hour away. He quickly sends Fand to investigate. Grindar confirms Haemir’s ideas and suggest they move to offer help or possible even find an allie.

Sol looks, thinking someone said wagon, but only finds a broken when and a few boards.

Caelwyn agrees and gets the party moving. Xel sighs with relief and collects his thoughts while finishing his verse. With a bow he gets moving with the others.

As the party moves Fand’s bright blue form flashes though the sky circles, swoops and heads back.

Calewyn is the first to spot the circle of wagons ahead. Each is brightly painted looking like traveling merchants or maybe a circus, there is activity but he is not close enough to see what is happening. He does see Fand flying back first as well.

Fand swoops down landing on Haemir shoulder and starts quickly letting him know what was seen.

Fand relays what he saw on his flite as the group keeps hustling forward. Five wagons in a circle there were people in the wagons firing off crossbows as well as a few on the ground. One thing he did note is that it appeared there was a boy holding what looked like a wooden great sword. The crossbows were firing at more of the oozes that appeared to be moving towards the wagons. Also there may have been a dead body by the oozes, of which he saw three. The oozes seemed to be back near the body as the bolts kept flying. The people in the wagons are not good shots.

In all you have made it about half way to the wagons by the time the bird is back and relays its message.



Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 1:35:24 PM
Sol looks deeply concerned.

"We should go and help them!"

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/21 
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 5:17:49 PM
When Grindar hears Fand's report he springs into action. He begins to run as fast as his powerful legs can carry him oblivious to everything but the fact that people are dyeing. He yells over his shoulder, as he departs, "Follow as you can!".

As Grindar approaches the wagon train he yells out, "Don't shoot, I'm here to help!"

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+2=7 ;
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 9:28:50 PM
"More of these bloody things, Domi curse them..." Caelwyn mutters to himself. With a glance over his shoulder to get an idea of how quickly they are being pursued, he hurries after Grindar as quickly as he can. His trident is ready to throw at the nearest ooze as soon as he is within range.

Perception 7

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17 
Thursday June 13th, 2019 7:48:44 AM
Haemir starts to run as well, looking first how far behind Cthulhu is.

'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 
Thursday June 13th, 2019 10:06:49 AM
"Don't much think they're intelligent, Caelwyn. Probably don't give a darn if they're cursed or not."

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17  
Thursday June 13th, 2019 10:28:54 AM
Bigby will keep up with party after the wagons until there's something better he can do.

ooc: in response to Riches Cthulhu. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20=4 ;
Thursday June 13th, 2019 1:59:52 PM
Map updated

The group, having noticed the tracks and the broken wagon wheel, moves off at as much of a run as possible on uneven ground covered in thick tall grass that has razor sharp areas. Still make good time. Grindar Son of Grindor is the first to moves and runs for all he is worth, sadly his heaver armor stops him form outpacing the others as he had hoped. He is probably realizing that, armed and armor, he is no faster then a dwarf with a burning beard heading for a well.

The monks have been singing for some time and are a bit winded, they run but not quite as fast. Those with more armor pull ahead, fearing the grass less, but all arrive at close to the same time just with some less than conventional spacing.

After a short time, the circle of wagons comes into view. The wagons themselves are multicolored with signs and adverts can be seen hanging form their sides. Things are happening too fast to stop and read but there are many colors; purple for the biggest wagon, yellow with bird cages and fish tanks, red, green and finally one of bare wood. In the center are at least a dozen horses, eyes wide with fear as the stomp the ground snorting and ready to run. They are held in place with a very light rope, probably something they could break to escape before anything could kill them.

From windows and under tarps many light crossbows stick out launching a bolt as fast an unpracticed person can manage to do it. Many of the bolts go wide some landing many yards from the target and one, shot the wrong way, nearly clips Caelwyn as he approaches.

To the south of the cart are three of the seemingly abundant oozes. They pulsate and flow around each other as they move over a dead body that there acid dissolves. You do not see many crossbow bolts sticking form them an assume that the meal is more interesting then the threat that the crossbows pose.

A boy has just scampered from the wagon as a high voice yells to him “Blain no! You will die!” The youth, probably 11, yells back. “ITS BROM NOW AND YOUR TISHE’!" the quiet to himself" "Not Blain and Daphne!” He wears what at first looks to by mithril plate but is quickly seen to be a wooden theatrical version of the armor although his breastplate seems real enough. In his hands he holds what is clearly a wooden, though good quality, greatsword. As you close the boy lets out his best battle cray and charges at the red ooze, his floppy red hair bounces as he runs. His small muscles flex as he swings missing his target. The oozes quiver and start to move away form their meal.

As the sword swings the higher voice yells again. “NO!” The girl, maybe 13 with read hair, who yelled hops from the cart. She carries a staff with a piece of green glass in the end and, as anyone who can cast a spell recognizes, attempts and fails to cast acid splash.

In side the wagons there is jostling and calls of dismay as the adults begin to climb out of the wagons only to stop and stare as you all arrive on the scene.

The scene stands in tableau as the party arrives on the scene.

Map updated


Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 21/21  d20=7 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+4=7 ;
Thursday June 13th, 2019 5:18:43 PM
Seeing the kid putting himself in harms way, Grindar tries to run for one more round in hopes of forcing himself between the ooze and the boy, however he just doesn't have the endurance to pull it off (needed a 10 or higher, rolled a 7). All he can manage is to move 20ft while drawing a javelin and then hurling said javelin at the ooze. as he prepares to hurl the javelin he yells out, "Get back Kid, I don't want to accidentally hit the great Brom with my Javelin!"

Hits AC 18 for 7 damage

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d4+1=4 ;
Thursday June 13th, 2019 6:32:53 PM
Sol rushes forward and immediately focuses and aims a Magic Missile at the Ooze the kids was fighting. ((4 damage to the ooze))

"Get back, we are here to help. You must be ready to run, something less savoury was chasing us..."

'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+3=4 ;
Thursday June 13th, 2019 10:46:21 PM
"BIGBY MOVE!" shouts 'Lil as she charges at the yellow slime.

She sure hopes he does, cause she's comin' through! Maybe it's best if he don't though. Her form is ALL OFF.

***

IF Bigby moves, charge at yellow slime. Hit nat 1. Bother.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+9=26 ;
Thursday June 13th, 2019 11:24:09 PM
Caelwyn, sizing up the situation, decides to protect Grindar's flank as he runs to deal with the three oozes and protect the boy. As he runs, he calls to those inside the wagon: "Don't worry, friends, we will help you kill these creatures! But as my companion said, we must all then be ready to move out - something worse than this is coming! Please, trust us if you want to live!" Diplomacy 26

He will, as soon as he is in range and Grindar is not in his way, throw his trident at the blue ooze. But he can't make it into range this round.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+7=13 ;
Friday June 14th, 2019 12:22:56 AM
Bigby casts guidance on Wolfgang and Wolfgang charges with a bullrush against the kid to knock him back and out of harms way from the ooze. (13). "watch out kid, moving in"

ooc: out of 'Lil's way.

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+4=18 ; d10+1=6 ;
Friday June 14th, 2019 11:12:49 AM
Haemer shoots it with his X bow (attack 18 dmg 6)

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20+5=6 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=18 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ;
Friday June 14th, 2019 12:52:29 PM
There is much muttered conversation from the wagons and the voice of an old woman can be heard clearly. “Stay out of the way, lets hope they are as good of people as the Keepers of the Vale.” The adults in the wagons stay put those that climbed out stay near the wagons while the girl backs up a little bit.

Bigby, thinking of the boy and not his own safety urges Wolfgan on and moving fast they knock the boy back away form the ooze. The boy rolls and looks up wide eyed in terror at the wolf standing over him but with an obvious effort controls his fear and mumbles a quick. “Thanks.”

Close behind BIgby, Lil follows in her own headlong charge. Momentum is on her side as far as force goes but not so much for accuracy as she again strikes nothing but grass and soil.

Grindar attempts to run but it at the end of his endurance so settles for throwing a javelin at the red ooze nearest the boy. The throw is accurate and the javelin makes a nice wet sloorping noise as it connects. As the javelin connects a magic missile, from Sol, also comes flying and strikes the same ooze.

Caelwyn moves to cover Grindar’s flank while he yells to the people in the wagons. A stern voice in the wagon yells “The horses!” and people start to climb out to get them ready.

Haemir advances and fires off a crossbow bolt hitting red as well.

The monks move up with the group but as soon as a call to get the horses ready is made they turn that way to help prepare.

The red ooze moves towards Bigby and the wolf but fails to connect with its acidic slapping body. {Hit: 6} Lil is not so luck and the yellow ooze and the blue ooze, which had moved closer, both managed to land blows. {Hit: 22/18 | Dam: 1/1 + 1/3 Acid}

Behind you there is more of a shape, there should be time to help these people and move forward to some crystals but not a ton more then that.

Red Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -17
Blue Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP:
Yellow Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP:


Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 21/21  d20+6=12 ;
Friday June 14th, 2019 5:12:09 PM
Figuring Bigby has the red ooze under control, and Lil has the yellow one, Grindar makes a b-line for the blue one. attempting a two-handed attack. Apparently he is a smidgen tired from all the running and fighting, because his swing goes wild.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=13 ; d3=3 ;
Friday June 14th, 2019 6:02:56 PM
Sol moves forward and casts Ray of Frost on the Ooze he has already struck, but it goes wide, and he lets out some sort of noise, a grunt or scream of frustration.

'Lil - (Carl) - 11/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+1=4 ;
Friday June 14th, 2019 10:24:46 PM
'Lil continues to flail about uselessly.

Hit AC 4

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+5=16 ; d8+3=5 ;
Friday June 14th, 2019 10:45:08 PM
Caelwyn changes his mind and attacks the blue ooze as well, stabbing with his trident. If they group up, they can kill these more quickly, he reasons...

Attack 16, Damage 5

Xel'Aw (Sub - Rich)  d20+1=15 ; d8=8 ;
Sunday June 16th, 2019 12:30:36 PM
Xel'Aw fires his xbow at one of oozes not in combat. (Attack:15) missing.

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20+2=5 ; d20+2=6 ;
Sunday June 16th, 2019 12:36:25 PM
Haemir leaps in with Fand, both of them flanking an ooze and both of them missing

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 11/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+5=19 ; d6+2=7 ;
Sunday June 16th, 2019 9:36:46 PM
Bigby casts produce flame and figures he will take the aoo since, he's got nothing to fight the ooze with, without hurting himself. And with that, flames as bright as a torch appear in Bigby's open hand and he attacks the ooze with it. (att: 19, dmg: 7). "kid, let me know if another ooze shows up behind us. Keep an eye out for me. It's an important job to keep us both safe. My names Bigby and this is Wolfgang."

ooc: woops can't do both actions. please disregard the attack. It will have to wait.

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20+5=18 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=7 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ;
Monday June 17th, 2019 4:05:41 PM
Grindar swings wild and Sol again fails to connect with a humble cantrip. Not to be outdone [b] Lil too fails to connect with her mighty, if off balance, swing. Joining the fight []b Xel [/b] misses with a bolt from his crossbow while Haemir leps in with Fand and…… misses.

From the wagons and old woman’s voice can be heard “Well… there trying but they are no Keepers of the Vale it would seem. Get the horses hooked up we may need those crossbow again.”

Bigby, thinks strategically and tries to preserve himself by summoning a ball of flame though he does take some damage while doing so. {Hit: 18 | Dam: 2 +2 avid}

The lad, who is certinally not Brom, nods behind Bigby and whispers “Ok. Thank you.” He backs up a step clearly disappointed that he has such a bad showing.

The oozes are all tied up and just attack at the nuisances flailing about near them.

Grindar {Hit: 25 | Dam: 3 + 3 acid}
Lil {Hit: 11}
Bigby {Hit: 7}

Again, the old woman can be heard exhorting her people to work faster.

Red Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -17
Blue Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP:
Yellow Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP:


Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 21/21  d20+4=19 ; d20+4=9 ; d8+4=9 ;
Monday June 17th, 2019 5:32:39 PM
Grindar is more then a little miffed that some lady would heckle him and his crew when they are trying to save their lives. In his frustration, he yells back, "Ma'am, I've lost count of how many of these things, we have already dispatched this day, not to mention literally running to your aid, but your right, we aren't the Keepers of the Vale, We're the Keepers of the Plains!!!" Grindar then attempts to take out his frustration on the ooze in front of him.

main hand
Hits AC 19 for 9 damage

off hand
miss

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/21 
Monday June 17th, 2019 5:33:54 PM
fixed header

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=18 ; d3=3 ;
Monday June 17th, 2019 6:47:12 PM
Sol looks a little dispossessed as he and his allies make such a poor showing of attacking the oozes, and calls to the others trying to fight them off.

"I promise we are usually better than this!"

And almost as if it was meant to be, he flings another Ray of Frost out, this one connecting (18 to hit, for 3 damage).

'Lil - (Carl) - 11/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+1=9 ;
Monday June 17th, 2019 8:27:09 PM
'Lil's initial reaction is indignation, but when you're right, you're right. 'Lil continues proving the old woman right.

Hit AC 9.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+5=18 ; d8+3=10 ;
Monday June 17th, 2019 9:01:37 PM
Caelwyn can't quite tell the impact his trident has made on the ooze he just attacked - did his trident do any damage? He decides to ignore the old woman and focuses his effort on impaling the ooze, stabbing it squarely with the prongs of his weapon.

Attack 18, Damage 10

ooc: Did my last attack connect? It was a 16 to hit.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 3/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+5=6 ; d20+5=12 ;
Monday June 17th, 2019 11:42:23 PM
Bigby attempts to attack with his flame attack but misses twice. he just raises an eyebrow and remarks, "sometimes that's how the dice rolls."

occ: may have misinterpreted the produce flame spell and thought it would cast on both claws.

Xel'Aw (Sub - Rich) 
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 7:32:45 AM
Suddenlynfrom amdist the clearing a voice shines out...

''Tis the lesser of the Ooze
We battle here today
Let us not give in to dismay
And push away our blues."

(Inspire Courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.)

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20-1=8 ;
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 7:33:45 AM
Haemir brightens up at the words and misses yet again...

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20+5=6 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=9 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ;
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 2:38:20 PM
Grindar respionds to the voice of the old woman "Ma'am, I've lost count of how many of these things, we have already dispatched this day, not to mention literally running to your aid, but your right, we aren't the Keepers of the Vale, We're the Keepers of the Plains!!!" before landing a solid blow on the blue ooze. Sol also responds to those dealing with the horse saying that normally they are better then this. His is punctuated by hi ray of frost connecting with one of the ooze.

Cewin was two far away last time but now an land a hard blow on their opponents causing it to pop in a shower of red grass and slime.

Sadly Lil and Haemir fail to connect, as does Bigby despite being encouraged by Xel.

As the first ooze pops the youth pumps his fist in the air. “Get them guys! I believe.” which earns him some rebuke from his sister “Get back here you idiot, your going to get killed!” The boy does not move and is taking his assignment as look out more seriously then he is his sister.

The ooze strike back missing Lil but connecting with Bigby with a solid hit that could have been much worse.

{Hit Lil: 6}
{Hit Bigby: 25 | Crit Confirm: 9 | Dam: 4 + 4 acid}

The old woman peaks around the wagon and smiles one the first ooze dies. She yells back [b] “A free meal to each of you when we find a safe place.

Red Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -17
*DEAD* Blue Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -19 *DEAD*
Yellow Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP:


Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:18/18 AC:17  d20-2=7 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=11 ; d4=4 ;
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 2:47:26 PM
Haemir swings and misses, Fand moves 5' and bites and claws (one is a threat but fails to confirm - total 5 dmg with the poem bonus - on the red ooze)

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=14 ;
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 2:57:30 PM
Sol perks up at the mention of food.

"A nice meal! Excellent! We shall redouble our efforts!"

But his Ray of Frost goes wide.

"Starting now!"

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/21  d20+5=13 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+7=27 ; d8+7=15 ;
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 5:01:48 PM
Grindar turns his attention to the yellow ooze, and attempts a full round attack, missing twice, but his frustration lead him to make a heroic two handed attack (used a hero point) this time connecting.with his target.

Hits AC 27 for 15 damage (stupid oozes being immune to crits)

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+5=12 ; d8+3=8 ;
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 9:36:32 PM
Caelwyn also focuses on the yellow ooze, providing it's still alive. If not, he will turn to the last remaining ooze and take a stab with his trident. Unfortunately, his attack goes wide.

Attack 12, Damage 8

Xel'Aw (Sub Rich)  d20+2=19 ; d8=3 ;
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 12:48:39 AM
Xel'Aw continues to assist with his poetry and also fires his xbow (attack:19 for 4 dmg) at the red ooze (or yellow if it's down).

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 3/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17   d20+5=23 ; d6+2=7 ;
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 10:55:33 AM
With flame in hand, Bigby determines to attack the ooze before the ooze gets him. (23, 7 dmg). finally hitting, Bigby feels a sense of pride. Ah now you can kill me you ooze, but just know I don't go out that easily. "Kid you've done a great job, now I need you to go and protecte the girl over there. You can do that for me right?

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d4=3 ;
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 4:02:13 PM
Sol launches another ray of frost, encouraged by the idea of a nice meal, but still misses his target. Caelwyn also misses wit his attack.

Grindar turns his attention to yellow and seems to pull energy from the very idea of being a hero as he strikes the ooze very hard. Xel continues his poetry and buries a bolt into the yellow ooze for good measure.

Haemir misses with his own attack but Fand has no such problems and connects with his own attacks [u] killing [/b] the red ooze. Sadly in the process Fand takes some damage from the creatures acid as he strikes. {Dam Fand: 3}

Seizing the moment Bigby dashes to the final ooze and delivers a the final death blow to save the traveling traders.

With the oozes dead the party has a moment to take a breath. The boy runs to retrieve his sword and stand looking down at the partially digested body the oozes had been consuming. He nods at Bigbys words as his sister comes up beside him and puts and arm around him before speaking. gBlain, you did your best I will miss him too.h she looks up at whoever is closest. gLucus was a guard we brought on since those meteors caused so much problem. Hec he was teaching Blain to fight.h

The horse will still take another moment to get hooked up but the group is working hard to do it quickly. You can see the wagon with the cages and tanks is missing a wheel. A kind of ski has been rigged up so they can still move it. The old woman is fussing with the cart, adjusting the garish sign that says Eels n Eggs as she speaks.

gThank you, sorry for doubting you. Werec well this is the second bit of bad luck recently. Once we get to a place to set up I will make you all my gourmet creations.h

You have a moment to catch your breath before moving on.

XP: 350 each for last two fights + 700xp each for saving traders.

*DEAD* Red Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -17 *DEAD*
*DEAD* Blue Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -19 *DEAD*
*DEAD* Yellow Ooze: AC 16/16/11 HP: -15 *DEAD*


BigbyWolf ( Michael) 3/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17  
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 4:42:11 PM
Bigby will cast a mending spell to try to help with the wagon and the wheel. "I'm sorry to hear about Lucas. He must have been a good a good fighter because Blain here is a good young warrior."

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/29 
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 5:42:05 PM
Grindar asks the travelers, "From where do you hail, and what is your destination may I ask? I'm Grindar son of Grindor, and I'm sorry for your losses, but I'm glad we were able to arrive in time to save the majority of you. Maybe we should travel with you for now".

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 6:46:11 PM
Sol nods at Grindar's suggestion.

"Yes, perhaps we could be of service, assuming we have a similar destination.I am Elijah Solomon. Though you can call me Sol..."

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 10:07:02 PM
Caelwyn hurries up to the others. "Well met, friends, glad to see that most of you are safe. I am Caelwyn. We are sorry for your loss, but we don't have time to talk - we must move out at once. Something much more dangerous is following us, and we need to get you all out of harm's way."

Xel'Aw (Sub Rich) 
Thursday June 20th, 2019 8:31:11 AM
Xel'Aw finishes his poem and breathes a sigh of relief, but his eyes dart to the horizon for any sign of the behemoth ...

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - CMD:14 - Fand: HP:15/18 AC:17/21 
Thursday June 20th, 2019 8:34:16 AM
Haemir greets the caravan but also urges them to hurry, helping where he can.

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Thursday June 20th, 2019 1:30:44 PM
Bigby contemplates a mending spell but without the wheel, which you left a quarter mile behind, there is little to mend. He addresses the boy. "I'm sorry to hear about Lucas. He must have been a good a good fighter because Blain here is a good young warrior."

Grindar asks the travelers "From where do you hail, and what is your destination may I ask? I'm Grindar son of Grindor, and I'm sorry for your losses, but I'm glad we were able to arrive in time to save the majority of you. Maybe we should travel with you for now"

Sol introduces himself and questions if they have a similar destination. Haemir greets the caravan and urges them to hurry.

Caelwyn also addresses the group "Well met, friends, glad to see that most of you are safe. I am Caelwyn. We are sorry for your loss, but we don't have time to talk - we must move out at once. Something much more dangerous is following us, and we need to get you all out of harm's way."

The old woman finishes strapping down whatever she was strapping down and moves to continue the conversation. She is hunched and wearing what would best be described as a gypsy dress. You would guess she is not prone to a lot of smiling though she is by no means hostile or inhospitable. “Name is Essa but you can call me Auntie, most do.” she has a cane and moves over to get a better look at Grindar. As she moves an older man also climbs out of her wagon and follows behind her. He works his lips while he moves but does not say anything.

“Where are we from? Oh a little here a little there. We travel to sell to sell our wares often stumbling on groups like yourself that need specialized items. We were headed to the Stone Chapel, seems the same direction your going.” the old man rests a hand on her shoulder and mumbles which just draws a shake of the head. As the rest of the group urges speed she nods along and looks at her team dealing with the horses before looking to the children. “Well you two help with the horses now instead of standing there mouths agape. We see you people want to move on and we want to go with ya that’s for sure. Just a moment more I am sure.” She looks to the dead body of the guard and shakes her head before turing around and speaking as she walks. “Ya might want to check him for anything useful”

Before going to help with the horses the boy, Blain, looks at Bigby one more time and smiles. “Umm… what kind of person are you? I have not see……” his sisters yanks him away telling him he is rude.

A search of the guard and do not find much but he does still carry a Masterwork Dagger that may be of use.


BigbyWolf (Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17  
Thursday June 20th, 2019 3:18:26 PM
"Some may be offended by what you ask, but not me. I prefer straight talk. This way you know where the knife is coming from. But anyhow, my names Bigby and I'm a beastfolk born of bloodgrass from animal stock on the Sargrass Plains, so they say. This here is Wolfgang; we are bonded as one. Tell me about yourself and your people Blain."

sub 'Lil  2d6=7 ; 2d6=9 ;
Thursday June 20th, 2019 3:21:54 PM
'Lil casts channel 2 x to heal anyone hurt. (7, 9). "Auntie...what is this Stone Chapel, you are all heading towards?"

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 
Thursday June 20th, 2019 5:04:26 PM
Grindar suggests Bigby take the Masterwork Dagger, claiming, {b]"Against theses oozes, using cold steel keeps one from acid burns"[/b]. Grindar asks Auntie if there is anything he can do to help, then walks over to Thich and the monks and asks if they could lead the whole caravan as well as the party safely through some exploding crystals, so that we can set up a trap for our follower.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17  
Thursday June 20th, 2019 5:12:00 PM
Bigby considers Grindars reasoning, "yes, I believe you are right my friend. That's a good idea. I gave my spear to someone back at the camp. Perhaps a dagger is appropriate for the oozes."

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Thursday June 20th, 2019 5:57:25 PM
Sol smiles as he comes over to the group, he says nothing, but silently listens, the smile not leaving his face.

Haemir - (Rich) 13/13 HP - AC/T/FF: 17 /13 /14 - CMD:14 - Fand: HP: 18/18 AC:17 
Thursday June 20th, 2019 8:51:42 PM
Haemir shuffles along lost in thought

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+3=22 ;
Thursday June 20th, 2019 9:42:03 PM
"Yes, let us prepare to move - we should travel together if possible. I am afraid you may not be safe until we reach our destination."

Caelwyn walks over to Lucas' body. "Do you have room in one of your carts to transport his body? We should not leave it here, unblessed and unburied as food for the beasts and birds. We can bury him as soon as we arrive." Caelwyn easily lifts Lucas' body and deposits it in whatever location is indicated to him.

Strength check - 22

Xel'Aw (Sub Rich) 
Friday June 21st, 2019 9:11:07 AM
Xel'Aw helps pack up gear "Perhaps we can do some trading with you later"?

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Friday June 21st, 2019 2:09:40 PM
{ooc: I failed to mention in my last post that there are some images of the wagons and people on the maps link.}

Not offended by the blunt question Bigby responds by explaining what a beastfolk is and introducing Wolfgang. The boy nods smiling. “That’s neat, being bonded with a wolf. I’m glad you knocked me over instead of someone in heavy armor, it barely hurt at all.”

Caelwyn asks if any of the wagons have room for the body. Daphne, the girl in green, says that she has room if they will help load him. Blain even runs and grabs a dirty run to roll him up in before loading the body into the bare wood wagon labeled “Weaving the Wold.”

Grindar suggests that Bigby take the masterwork dagger and save himself some acid burns.

Lil’ heals the party and question what the Stone Chapel. The old man looks as if he might say something but Auntie answers instead. “Its one of the places these monks come from, I assumed you were heading there in the Crystal Mountain. Maybe they call it a Temple rather then a Chapel, I’m not really religious so that stuff jumbles up. Did you just happen to be moving that way not knowing where you were pointing?”

Sol listens smiling while Haemir shuffles along lost in thought.

Grindar asks the monks if they can lead them safely so some crystals that can be used as a trap. The monks are saving their voice and just nod their content as they prepare to move out.

The going is slow with one wagon hobbled but progress is steady. The help of the monks even makes up some for the damaged wheel. After many minutes you reach an area of crystals, two are only twenty feet apart and the monks lead you between them. Time keeps move and just after mid-day you find yourselves moving away from the crystals. The large ooze is just coming into view, so you have time to position yourself and work out your plan.

{ooc: I will create a map to fit your plan.}


BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17  
Friday June 21st, 2019 3:40:12 PM
Barely hurt at all?? Best not to think too much of that, since my approach was not to hurt the boy. Is this what they call pride and humility? eh, no time for any of that. Bigby takes the dagger and puts it in his belt.

sub 'Lil 
Friday June 21st, 2019 3:44:25 PM
"Well auntie, to be honest, these monks don't talk much. They say they are taking us to the crystal mountains and we said ok lead the way. They mostly nod and sing. But oh, we do appreciate them singing so we don't go kaboom."

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Friday June 21st, 2019 6:41:14 PM
Sol chuckles at 'Lil's rather... blunt response.

"Yes, I think their singing resonates with the crystals and keeps them stable..."

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 
Friday June 21st, 2019 11:09:59 PM
"So...it looks like we can't outrun this thing after all, then... Perhaps we should send these good folks a short way ahead, so they are out of danger while we confront this larger menace? We should probably find some crystals to make use of as well..."

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 
Saturday June 22nd, 2019 11:48:32 AM
"That's not a bad idea Caelwyn", Grindar agrees, then adds, "And if we position ourselves around 120ft from the exploding crystals, I can hurl the Javelin of Lightning at the thing, hopefully triggering the crystals, and weakening the thing enough so that we can end it, if the Javelin and crystals don't end it already",

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Monday June 24th, 2019 2:29:17 PM
BIgby is surprised about the youth being hurt at all. The simplest guess is he is embarrassed and just looking for silver linings. He, and probably all of you, notice that youth talks… a lot…. Like all the time and not about much.

Lil talks to Auntie about the monks and Sol provides some clarification as to what is said. Caelwyn suggests that they send the caravan a short way ahead, out of danger while they confront the larger menace. Grindar agrees saying the group will should position themselves about 120 feet from the crystals and hurl the javelin.

The word passes to the front of the caravan and what looks to be a dwarf stans on the front of the front, purple wagon, with an eyeglass of some sort. While this happens Auntie replies to Lil’ and Sol.

“Resonance makes sense as much as anything. Its not the tune the keeps them calm for sure, unless the crystaks have some odd tastes in music.” she smiles a gap toothed smile. The old man mumbles something after holding his hand to his ear and she continues. “Wilber, that dwarf up there, says there are more crystals ahead but spaced out. Also some more off to the north and south out of the way.” she waves to the wagons and pushes the old man on “We’ll get going I know there is a hurry to get out of the way.” She looks at Haemir “Young man. Quickly, come with us in the wagons. I see nothing good for you standing here and a new path for you with us.”

Haemir nods, looks at the others with a small smile and sad eyes. “Ok Auntie, I see it in the Woldsblood. I will come in your wagon.”

With that she remounts the wagons and they roll out.

The sargrass plane here looks much like it does in most places except for you can now see the enemy approaching from the rear. Its size is diminished from the last crystal strike which seems to be a good thing. Still it inexorably moves onward.

You have time for some last preparation and positioning but that is all.


Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29  5d6=10 ;
Monday June 24th, 2019 5:32:53 PM
Grindar is sad to see Haemir go but wishes him well in his new adventure, then it's time to get back to work. He draws the Javelin of Lightning, and waits for his friends to get behind him, then as soon as the ooze of unusual size comes into range (120ft) he lets fly. As soon as the Javelin leaves his hand it transforms into a bolt of lightning that streaks straight towards the ooze causing 10 damage. Grindar then readies Cyrchwr Mawr, in his off hand, and a mundane javelin in his main, praying the crystals do more then the lightning bolt seemed to.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Monday June 24th, 2019 7:04:43 PM
Sol watches Haemir get into the wagon and ride off, a sadness crossing his face, and not just because of the loss of arcane knowledge.

Sol gets behind Grindar and figures now's the time to bring out the big guns, and he casts Mage Armour on Grindar.

"Here you go friend, I am not certain if it will help, but it cannot hurt."

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 
Monday June 24th, 2019 8:45:06 PM
Caelwyn's concern for Haemir deepens, but he knows he can do nothing for his companion except wish him well. He advances forward and takes up a position behind the rocks to his left, readying his longbow and arrows - he will fire as soon as the ooze comes within range. He watches the javelin arc towards the enormous ooze, praying to Domi it does some serious damage to this thing. As soon as it comes into range, he will also cast detect evil on it just to be sure....

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 
Monday June 24th, 2019 9:12:11 PM
Bigby nods to Haemir adieu. "we started this trek together, but will have to meet somewhere down the road again I hope." As for the blob, he shakes his head at the thought that he will have to use this dagger as Grindar wisely suggested. hate not using what the weapons I was given, flicking his claws. Bigby grabs the knife and gets ready for battle.

'Lil - (Carl) - 11/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 10:24:18 AM
'Lil scratches her head as Haemir takes off. "So, that's that I guess. Guess he really took a shine to that lady."

'nuff'a that, though. There was a giant ooze to deal with. 'Lil places her hand on the tattoo of Domi's symbol on her chest and casts a bless spell on the party.

***

Spells in effect:

Bless - 12 rounds

Edit: Big thanks to Michael for stepping in for me. Things should be back to normal now.

Xel'Aw (Grant) 11/11 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 10 ACTIVE: Inspire Courage 
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 11:52:33 AM
Xel'Aw begins the ode.

"Though he is not dying, his leaving makes us less Rich.
Who will help us now, when we're dying in a ditch.
His bird Fand always at his side
Our enemies could never hide.
Haemir was the greatest bloodwitch."

[b]Inspire Courage - From the Paizo Bard page 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. At 5th level, and every six bard levels thereafter, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +4 at 17th level. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability. Inspire courage can use audible or visual components. The bard must choose which component to use when starting his performance.


GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain 
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 1:49:45 PM
Bigby bids Haemir will and hopes to meet somewhere down the road before reluctantly taking the knife he was offered. Lil scratches her head as Haemir takes off before casting bless when the party is ready.

Caelwyn’s concern for Haemir deepens but he knows he must except his choice and wish him well. He advances and takes a position behind a rock before readying his longbow and arrows.

Xel begins an ode to inspire he team.

Grindar is sad to see Haemir go but wishes him well. Once the wagons are gone he knows it is time to get back to work. He looks out on the field and notices that near the two very large crystals are smaller ones, thin and tall. The party seems to have found one of the most clear spots to set up. He pulls back his arm and release the javelin which immediately transforms to electricity as it flies.

The javelin strikes the creature true and in swells slightly before going back to normal size. It appeared what every was inside was agitated by the damage. Fortunately a stray bit of energy is grounded into one of the crystals that vibrates wildly before detonating, taking the other crystal with it. Crystal and dust is blown skyward by the detonation that you can feel over one hundred feet away in the ground.

As the dust settles you see the creature struggling to maintain itself before it pops showering the area with its red sickly innards. The creature appears to have been defeated by the explosion of the crystal until you look a moment longer and see that whatever was the heard of the problem is still there. A much smaller cloud of blood red vapor spins in the air as it drifts towards the party.

Dungeoneer DC13 Highlight to display spoiler: { Though a mist you think physical attacks will do some damage. Percision attacks will not. }

Dungeoneer DC18 Highlight to display spoiler: { Fire will do extra damage. }

The mist is sixty feet away form the closest of the party members.

Map Updated


Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 1:59:58 PM
Sol, realising Grindar won't actually be helped by Mage Armour speaks up.

"Does anybody want some magical protection?"

If someone answers they do, he will cast Mage Armour on them, if no one does, he will cast it on himself.

'Lil - (Carl) - 11/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+3=7 ;
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 2:10:17 PM
'Lil knocks against her armor. "Only think that spell works when ya ain't already got armor. Thanks, though."

She saunters up to Caelwyn. "So, any idea what that thing is? Not sure Ramona's gonna be too good at poundin' vapor. Ain't gonna stop me from tryin', just being realistic..." She readies her hammer.

Readied attack hits AC 7, which I can't imagine hits.

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 3:06:42 PM
"the only red dust that 'Lil had breathed in before. That did not look fun if memory serves."

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29  d20+4=20 ; d20+4=17 ; d6=3 ;
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 5:20:40 PM
(Knowledge Dungeoneering 20)

"I can't tell you what that thing is, but I'm pretty sure physical attacks will actually work on the thing", Grindar exclaims, "And unless I'm mistaken, the thing is vulnerable to fire".

Grindar will move forward 20ft, which should put him within 60ft of the mist, and then throw his Javelin taking a -2 in his attack due to the distance.

17-2=15 for 3+4=7 damage

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 5:24:36 PM
Sorry, I forgot to add +1 for Xel'Aw's poem, and that my BAB went up for leveling so the total attack hits AC 17 for 8 damage

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+2=21 ; d8+4=7 ;
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 8:40:16 PM
"Honestly, I'm not entirely sure what that thing is. But with any luck it will still feel this..." He looses his first arrow directly at the approaching creature.

Attack 22 (forgot to add bard song), Damage 7

Xel'Aw (Grant) 11/11 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 10 ACTIVE: Inspire Courage  d20+1=8 ;
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 2:02:54 PM
Xel'Aw grabs his xbow and prepares a shot if they get close enough, but seriously, not good in a fight (8 AC?) and continues his rhyming in meter as a free action.

GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain  d20+9=24 ; d4=2 ;
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 3:53:37 PM
Sol offers up magical protection if anyone wants it and casts it on himself if no one speaks up.

Lil wonders out lout what the creature is before preparing to attack with a blow that will surly miss if the ceature get to her.

Xel grabs his crossbow and prepares to shoot but I not that good in a fight as he continues his rhyming in meter.

Bigby mentions some red dust that Lil breathed in some time back.

Grindar lets the group know what the others know what he can think of about the creature. A name pops into his head, but it might just be a description Bloody Mist. Further Grindar moves up and lets a javelin fly connecting with the creature and doing the first damage.

Following Grindar’s lead Caelwyn shoots an arrow into the swirling mist and it appears, again, to do damage.

Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Not all of the damage seemed to get though. }

The creature charges forward quickly its roiling form slams in Grindar dealing damage and possibly weaking thim. {Hit Grindar: 24 Dam: 2 Damage and 1d4 bleed next round + DC16 Fort to prevent 1 Con Damage}

As it strikes Lil completes her swing and once again hits the dirt BUT at least she hits it hard.

{GM Note: Grindar 1d4 bleed next round.}

Bloody Mist: AC 15/15/10 HP: -14


Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour  d20+1=16 ; d20+1=18 ; d3=2 ;
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 4:15:45 PM
Sol, having cast Mage Armour on himself casts Ray of Frost on the creature.

"It does not appear completely vulnerable to our attacks! It seems that it is resistant!!"

((Ray of Frost - 18 to hit, 2 damage))

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 24/29  d20+3=12 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=10 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ;
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 5:24:49 PM
Grindar fails his fort save and feels the ouch, as his overall health drops. He then goes into a full round attack.

Main Hand 10 for 8+4=12 damage
Off Hand 10 for for 4+4=8 damage

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15  d20+5=23 ; d8+3=7 ;
Wednesday June 26th, 2019 8:05:04 PM
Deciding that the time for archery practice is over, Caelwyn immediately moves to flank the thing, attacking with his trident. He charges forward and stabs at it, gritting his teeth. His blow strikes true, stabbing into the creature.

Attack 23, damage 7

'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14  d20+3=9 ;
Thursday June 27th, 2019 9:59:07 AM
'Lil wonders briefly why she keeps missing all the time as she pounds more dirt.

Hit AC 9

BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/15 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17  d20+9=13 ; d20+7=24 ; d6+2=3 ;
Thursday June 27th, 2019 12:48:13 PM
Bigby puts the dagger away and decides to just charge the windy thing. This could be a bad idea, Wolfgang thought. (6+1 bard, +2 for charge, ooc and still missed 13, Wolfgangs bite: 4+1 bard, +2 charge=24, 3 damage).

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