Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 5:47:10 PM "To be honest friend, I was so caught in up my analysis of the local brew, that I haven't really been paying attention to the music", Grindar answers, than when the last call for stage time is offered, he stands up and asks if he could give it a whirl.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=13 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 5:51:03 PM
Sol shakes himself out of his thoughtfulness.
"There is music? I had not noticed..."
He smiles.
"I have no idea who I favour, point them out to me during this next round."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+1=3 ; d20+1=5 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 5:53:18 PM
Grindar doesn't catch the conversation. (OOC... please ignore the second roll, bumped the mouse botton twice by accident.)
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 9:05:41 PM
Caelwyn smiles at Lil's suggestion. "Did you hear my attempt earlier today? The monks actually asked me to stop singing, lest I shatter every crystal around us. But perhaps I should give it another try..."
Caelwyn is willing to give it a shot, if it's possible.
Interlude at the Crystal Palace -- DM Steve d20+6=9 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+9=10 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 10:50:12 PM 'Lil can't carry a tune. She nudges Caelwyn. "Go on, pretty boy. Supposed to be a nice prize tonight."
"We don't do singing." Bigby points towards himself and Wolfgang. "we do howling."
"To be honest friend, I was so caught in up my analysis of the local brew, that I haven't really been paying attention to the music", Grindar answers, than when the last call for stage time is offered, he stands up and asks if he could give it a whirl.
Sol shakes himself out of his thoughtfulness. "There is music? I had not noticed..."
Caelwyn smiles at Lil's suggestion. "Did you hear my attempt earlier today? The monks actually asked me to stop singing, lest I shatter every crystal around us. But perhaps I should give it another try..."
Grindar and Caelwyn approach the halfing, ready to join in the contest. "They any good?" Archie asks the rest of you as they go.
The halfing is happy to introduce both new contestants, making a big show of it. "All the way from Hook City, we have Grindar and Caelwyn! Give us your best, boys! Gentlemen, first I give you the world's only singing orc." After Grindar performs, the halfing introduces Caelwyn. From the back of the audience comes a muted response, "Hey, you don't want him singing!" followed by scattered laughter.
Grindar and Caelwyn: Each of you make a perform check -- if you get at least a 15, make another check for the next round of the competition.
In the second round you are facing Smith, Deke, Connor, and Chel -- including a couple of tough to match performances among them. It'll take a natural 20 in the second round to stay in the contest.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Wednesday July 24th, 2019 2:16:13 PM
Bigby turns and gives a look back of dissaproval to the hecklers in the back. "Quiet down back there and drink up. Give them a chance."
'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 Wednesday July 24th, 2019 2:27:58 PM
"Beats me," answers 'Lil. "I mean those monks did ask Caelwyn to stop singing a few hours ago, so..."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+1=7 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 5:17:34 PM
Grindar steps up on stage, and immediately gets stage fright, causing him to totally forget the words to the song he was planning on singing. after standing there looking like an idiot for a moment or two, he makes a hasty exit stage left, and heads back to his friends, and another pint, grumbling under his breath the whole time, "You'll face a whole horde of monsters, but you get frightened getting on stage, what the heck!" He does his best to ignore any hecklers, choosing instead to focus on his beer.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Wednesday July 24th, 2019 5:21:03 PM
Sol chuckles.
"This will be interesting."
He sits and sips his beer, watching the performances with renewed interest.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+4=8 ; Wednesday July 24th, 2019 9:28:05 PM
Caelwyn, most unfortunately, doesn't perform much better than Grindar - the tune he attempts is mediocre, at best, and the paladin knows it. After a brief attempt to remedy the situation, he gives up the stage before anyone can start throwing things.
He goes and sits next to Grindar. "I suppose we are cut out for things besides singing" he comments wryly, smiling as he also returns to his drink.
Interlude at the Crystal Palace -- DM Steve Wednesday July 24th, 2019 10:40:18 PM Bigby gives a look back of disapproval to the hecklers. "Quiet down back there and drink up. Give them a chance."
'Lil observes, "I mean those monks did ask Caelwyn to stop singing a few hours ago, so..."
Grindar steps up on stage, and immediately gets stage fright, causing him to totally forget the words to the song he was planning on singing. after standing there looking like an idiot for a moment or two, he makes a hasty exit stage left, and heads back to his friends, and another pint.
Sol sits and sips his beer, watching the performances with renewed interest.
Caelwyn, most unfortunately, doesn't perform much better than Grindar - the tune he attempts is mediocre, at best, and the paladin knows it. After a brief attempt to remedy the situation, he gives up the stage before anyone can start throwing things.
There are numerous catcalls after Grindar's and Caelwyn's performances, which the two performers do their best to ignore. After they are done, the four finalists perform, with surprisingly mixed results. Chel, favored to win, pulls a mediocre performance as well. The halfing announces Deke as the winner of the prize, which was donated for this evening by the priest Trex. Several of the performers continue with the show after the contest is over, singing for the fun of it. If they didn't already know, Grindar and Caelwyn realize they were competing with people who sing for a living.
Archie brings another round of drinks for everyone, followed by a young monk who plops down beside you. You realize he is one of the singers. "Hi. I'm Chel. Just wanted to congratulate you on getting up there," he says to Grindar, grinning. "You'll be known around here as the singing orc for a while. Anyway, didn't want you to feel discouraged, and Archie already owes me more beer than I can use." Chel sticks around for a while, making easy conversation, before he excuses himself.
Sense motive DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {Chel is a little distracted by 'Lil.} Sense motive DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {Half the room is a little distracted by 'Lil.} Sense motive DC 16: Highlight to display spoiler: {Chel is not here to impress 'Lil, he is genuinely trying to make sure Grindar is not discouraged.}
The evening's entertainment is winding down, and the patrons have been leaving along and along. Your group is not the last here, but the place has thinned out.
'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 d20+1=8 ; d20+8=9 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 10:36:01 AM
'Lil remains, very surprisingly, completely oblivious to the attention. She's just glad she found such a friendly town out here in the sticks.
OOC: Seriously, sense motive is like the only decently high skill 'Lil has. :D
"Holy cow. Grindar, can we start calling you that too?" She lowers her voice as much as she's able. "I am Grindar, Son of Grindor. I come wielding the mighty Cyrchwr Mawr to siiiiiiiiiiiiing!" She chuckles at her own joke.
"Hey Chel, I'm 'Lil. Good job up there tonight. You come around here often?"
She cranes her neck a bit, trying to see what that prize was. Just curious, is all...
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+2=13 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 3:28:30 PM
Bigby leans over to 'Lil and whispers, "seems like half the crowd here is somehow distracted by you. Not sure why though." Bigby smiles at Chel, "hello." because that's what humans do, right?
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=10 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 5:07:40 PM
Sol, mostly oblivious does manage to pick up on some of the more obvious hints.
"It was a fine showing you made my friends... though this is coming from someone who knows little to nothing about music..."
He frowns self deprecatingly.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+2=18 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 5:16:06 PM
Sense motive 18
"I think Bigby's right Lil" Grindar agrees then chuckles and adds, "And I'm pretty sure I know why too!". When Chel mentions the singing Orc, and Lil adds her jibe, his face turns red and he says, "But I'm only half orc". He then breaks into laughter, and adds, "I probably deserve it though after my poor showing, by the way the names Grindar, son of Grindor, well meet!"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20=3 ; Thursday July 25th, 2019 9:39:46 PM
Caelwyn completely fails to pick up on anything unusual either. He is content to sit quietly, drink his beer, and observe the comings and goings of the remaining patrons.
Interlude at the Crystal Palace -- DM Steve Thursday July 25th, 2019 11:39:07 PM 'Lil builds on Chel's joke. "I am Grindar, Son of Grindor. I come wielding the mighty Cyrchwr Mawr to siiiiiiiiiiiiing!" She chuckles at her own joke. "Hey Chel, I'm 'Lil. Good job up there tonight. You come around here often?"
'Lil cranes her neck a bit, trying to see what that prize was. Chel catches on, and explains, "I'm here most every night. Normally we compete for drinks. Tonight, a local priest offered a potion he made as a prize. It was described to us as being lucky. I just hope Deke doesn't waste it to win the contest again. There's more to do with luck than win a few beers."[/b]
Bigby leans over to 'Lil and whispers, "seems like half the crowd here is somehow distracted by you. Not sure why though." He then greets Chel.
Sol complements the singers at the table for their performances.
Grindar agrees with Bigby's assessment, but also realizes why Chel joined them. When Chel mentions the singing Orc, and Lil adds her jibe, his face turns red and he says, "But I'm only half orc". He then breaks into laughter, and adds, "I probably deserve it though after my poor showing, by the way the names Grindar, son of Grindor, well meet!"
Caelwyn completely fails to pick up on anything unusual. He sits quietly, drinks his beer, and observes the remaining patrons.
You realize the evening is almost gone, and you never got to Culliver's. Before he leaves, Chel asks whether you think you'll be here again tomorrow.
If you answer that you will come again the next day: Highlight to display spoiler: {Chel gives Archie a "thumbs up."}
'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 d20+8=17 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 10:29:44 AM
"Huh?" answers 'Lil when Bigby whispers in her ear.
She looks around the room, catching eyes look away when she looks towards them. "Ah man, I don't need this." She looks back at Chel. Was he asking because she brought people into Archie's place?
Sense motive: 17
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Friday July 26th, 2019 2:21:18 PM
"why are they looking at you? I don't get it." Bigby tries to think about how this would work for wolves. "are you in heat???"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Friday July 26th, 2019 4:13:15 PM
Sol smiles.
"I think we may find our way back here, though perhaps we will be in Culliver's as we may wish to try that place before we must leave again..."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Friday July 26th, 2019 9:25:34 PM
Caelwyn nearly spits out his beer at Bigby's remark, but manages to restrain himself - he doesn't want to hurt the poor guy's feelings, since he is clearly doing his best to understand the situation. "I pity the man who might try anything with you, 'Lil...Ramona might have a few choice words for him."
Caelwyn gives a vague reply about returning next night. "I am tempted to try the other tavern as well, just to see what it is like...what do the rest of you think?
Interlude at the Crystal Palace -- DM Steve Friday July 26th, 2019 11:25:23 PM 'Lil looks around the room, catching eyes look away when she looks towards them. She looks back at Chel. Was he asking because she brought people into Archie's place? But as best 'Lil can tell, Chel is an honest and open young man of seventeen or eighteen. However, he was not circumspect when he asked his question -- it was heard by the neighboring tables.
Bigby tries to think about how this would work for wolves. "are you in heat???" Caelwyn nearly spits out his beer at Bigby's remark.
Sol smiles. "I think we may find our way back here, though perhaps we will be in Culliver's as we may wish to try that place before we must leave again..." Caelwyn also gives a vague reply about returning next night. "I am tempted to try the other tavern as well, just to see what it is like...what do the rest of you think?" Chel seems to take this as a "no" to his question.
As the evening winds down, you find less entertainment at the Crystal Palace and eventually make your way back to the temporary living quarters Brothers Flitch and Attius had showed earlier. Wandering through town, you encounter several sentries on patrol. More than you would have expected for the size of the community, although perhaps not so many when you think about the infrastructure to be rebuilt. Even the ‘Important Outsiders' building lacks furnishings, although there was room for the party.
As you go, Grindar has no trouble seeing, but the rest of you have only the sparse light from torches here and there around the encampment.
As you approach your quarters -- Perception vs DC:15 (Grindar at +2, humans at -2, Bigby no adjustment) Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a single, small figure moving by your doorway, which is currently still about 50' - 60' from the party.}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+10=28 ; Saturday July 27th, 2019 12:35:02 PM
Perception 28
As Grindar and his friends head to their sleeping quarter, he easily spots the "intruder". He draws Cyrchwr Mawr, and says, "We have company!"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=20 ; d20+9=13 ; Saturday July 27th, 2019 9:17:39 PM
"Aye, there is someone by our door...just a single person, it appears." Caelwyn isn't particularly intimidated by their appearance, so he makes no threatening moves with his trident...yet. When the figure notices them, he will initiate dialogue: "Hello there...anything we can do for you? We are lodging here tonight."
Perception: 20
Diplomacy: 13
'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 d20+4=17 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 1:07:32 PM
"Always," is 'Lil's only reply to Bigby's question, then she downs the rest of her drink, hiding her smile behind the glass.
She stands and stretches, "anyway, time to go to bed..." As they walk home, she picks up on the small figure. She pulls Ramona from her back. She holds it forward, business end outwards, and adds, "we ain't slept outside a camp in a long time, dude. I'm lookin' forward to it, so think real hard about whether you want trouble or not."
She elbows Caelwyn. "Whats your evil sense sayin', dude," she whispers.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+9=23 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 1:17:55 PM
"always," Bigby whispers outloud. I've got more to learn about these humans. perception 23. Bigby and Wolfgang watch and get ready for any action. Bigby nods to Grindar, letting him know he sees it too, and waits as Caelwyn asks the sneaky guy a question.
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain Monday July 29th, 2019 2:43:48 PM Lil responds to Bigbys earlier question with a simple gAlways.h {ooc: Earing a chuckle from the GM} She stands, stretches and declares it time to go to bed. Thes response lets Bigby clearly know that he has more to learn about humans.
Grindar easily spots the figure and lets the others know that they have company as he grabs a weapon. Lil asks Caelwyn what his danger sense is saying when they see the figure. Caelwyn also notices and lets the others know it is just a single person before calling out. "Hello there...anything we can do for you? We are lodging here tonight."
Bigby, as with the others, notices the figure but it is his companion wolf who reacts first clearly know what is going on it lets out a small yip or recognition at the shadow. This yep causes a blond youth with a wooden sward to step out of the shadow.
gAhhh you all caught me. I was to leave a note saying breakfast would be ready for you in the morning. Eggs and bread I think. Auntie is worried about running low on supplies out here. Come by in the morning before you start your day.h He looks to the group clearly hopeful that you will come so he can spend more time with the heroes.
The accommodating that have been provided are sparse with little to no actual wood involved in the construction. Framing is made of tightly woven grasses, as strong or stronger then wood, covered with woven grass tapestries. Inside are several sleeping mats, really more like large bags of softer grass that you can lay on.
The night passes without incident and if you set watches you quickly find that the young monks are rotating duty outside your lodgings. Any one you see looks board and if asked simply says that they monks look out for newcomers when they first arrive before asking if you need anything.
You awake rested and not in any danger for a change.
What do you do now?
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Monday July 29th, 2019 3:05:50 PM
Sol looks to the group, his silver hair messy and tangled as he awakens.
"Seems like we had a good night's rest! What should we do first? Explore town more, or continue on our journey? After breakfast, of course..."
He begins running his hands through his hair to get out the worst of the tangles, before he puts it in the usual half up half down style he has.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Monday July 29th, 2019 5:05:52 PM
Grindar awakes feeling refreshed and well rested. He also feels more vigorous as the con damage, from the last fight, begins to heal. He looks at his friends and says, "I could get used to not being awakened in the middle of the night by something out to kill us". He then runs his fingers through his hair to make himself look more respectable, steps outside to talk to the monk on guard duty, and asks, "Where should we go for breakfast?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday July 29th, 2019 7:00:13 PM
"Perhaps some more eggs and eels then. Or wherever. not used to not hunting for food, but it all tastes fine." Bigby goes out as is.
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain Tuesday July 30th, 2019 3:44:14 PM Grindar wakes well rested and refreshed. After opining on how he could get use to sleeping without threats he wonders about starting the day. Sol also wonders what they should do with the fresh new morning but Bigby seems to have a planc food.
Heading to the caravan, on the outskirts of the encampment, you find that people are up and attempt. There are a fair number of actual customers and form the conversation you get the idea that things like eggs and meat are in short supply. Clearly this little caravan will make decent money while here. Those eating are a mix bag; a few young monks, a few craftsmen and even what looks to be a dwarf in a slightly bloody apron. The one thing that is clear is that there are no women among those eating.
You sit and are given a fairly healthy portion of eggs and you see the lad, Blain, as well as his sister heading your way where a few of the customers give a start and look to the taller grass near the caravan. Something is moving towards the encampment. None of the telltale signs of humans and their ilk approaching are heard.
What are you doing now?
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+10=29 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 5:28:08 PM
Grindar eats his eggs with delight, then thanks Auntie for yet another fine meal. when he hears the other customers give a start, he grabs Cyrchwr Mawr and races towards the moving grasses, situating himself between whatever is approaching, and any civilians, all the while, trying to get a fix on what may be approaching. (perception 29) He yells to his friends, "It looks like it's time for us to play hero again!"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Tuesday July 30th, 2019 5:33:55 PM
Sol, is eating his breakfast quietly, and reading his spell book, as if preparing for the day, however upon noticing the movement in the grasses, he picks up his staff and stands ready, grabbing one last mouthful of food before adopting a neutral, but prepared stance.
"Should we not wait to see what it is first?"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=12 ; d20+9=19 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:01:19 PM
Caelwyn likewise stands from his breakfast, picking up his trident and shield and moving to place himself between the caravan and the moving grass. "Let's see what we are dealing with here..."
He calls out: "Pray declare yourself, friend or foe! We will welcome you if you come in friendship, but reveal yourself first and declare your purpose."
Perception: 12
Diplomacy: 19
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday July 30th, 2019 11:55:37 PM
Bigby waits and sees what Caelwyn and Grindar will do and what trouble awaits them. "no rest for the wicked my friends."
'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 Wednesday July 31st, 2019 12:03:45 PM
"I mean, last time this happened it was just the kid inviting us to breakfast. Maybe someone else wants to serve us lunch?"
Still, 'Lil gets up and readies Ramona.
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain Wednesday July 31st, 2019 2:55:05 PM Map up.
At hearing the commotion Grindar immediately assumes it is time for a fight again though Sol wonders if they might want to see what it is. Bigby waits to see what happens while Lil points out that the last time this happened it was a kid inviting them to breakfast.
Caelwyn calls out "Pray declare yourself, friend or foe! We will welcome you if you come in friendship, but reveal yourself first and declare your purpose."
There is a beat and then a pig come darting out of the grasses. The pig is a little bloody from the grass and whatever else it had run into. The pig sees the tables and people and veers to the south clearly looking to go around. As the eyes of the party follow the pig there is a father rustling and two small lizard-like creature burst out upon two muscular legs, a mane of spikes running down its scaly back. The creatures claws have a bit of red blood on them but around their mouths and in their eyes is a different more sickly red.
Know Arcana DC13 Highlight to display spoiler: { These small beasts are Chupacabra. These notorious predators have an undeniable thirst for blood. Chupacabras prefer to prey upon the weak and slow, often watching potential prey from hiding for long periods before attacking. }
Know Arcana DC18 Highlight to display spoiler: { They will try and grab when they bite. High reflex save. The red around the eyes and mouth indicate some sort of sickness from contaminated sargrass. }
One of the creatures breaks off towards the pig and the other, probably slower to react, keeps coming towards the party.
Needless to say Caelwys attempts at diplomacy are ignored.
Red Creature: AC:? Blue Creature: AC:?
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+8=20 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+6=8 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 4:19:24 PM
"ARH-WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO," howls Bigby as he charges the one in red. Claw attack from Bigby (att: 20, dmg: 5), and bite from Wolfgang (att: 8).
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+11=14 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 4:31:24 PM
Sol, tries to figure out what they are.
"They are chupacabra! They have a thirst for blood! They usually try to pick off the slow and the weak... perhaps we could scare them off?"
He casts Mage Armour on himself all the same, just in case it turns into a fight.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+5=8 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 5:29:28 PM
Gindar moves ahead 20ft, while drawing a javelin, holding his ax in his off hand. he hurls the javelin at the blue creature. hitting AC 8 for 8 damage
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=6 ; d8+3=9 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 8:10:11 AM
Caelwyn joins in the attack on the red creature, but the little thing is quite agile, and manages to dodge his attack. His trident stabs to the left of its body.
Attack: 6 Dmage: 9
'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 Thursday August 1st, 2019 10:53:37 AM
'Lil can't make any of those knowledge checks.
She briefly looks at the pig. Why was it here? Could chupawhatits turn into pigs? So many questions.
No matter. She advances, pulling Ramona from her back as she moves. "Domi, watch over us as we deal with more stuff out here that wants to eat us." She slams Ramona's shaft into the ground, sending happy thoughts outwards.
***
Move: Move and draw Ramona Standard: Bless on party - 2 minutes
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain d20+6=15 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=14 ; d4+1=2 ; d3+1=4 ; d3+1=4 ; d20+4=10 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 7:57:23 PM Sol quickly calls out that the creatures are chupacabara before casting mage armor on himself.
Bigby gives a howl as he charges in striking the red chupacabra.
Grindar moves ahead while he draws ax and javelin. The javelin flies but misses its target by quite a bit.
Caelwyn also charges the red creature but misses his attack. {ooc: There was a table between you and the target, I gave you the charge but please check the map.}
Lil briefly checks the pig wondering why it is here but it is a question for later. She draws her weapon and casts bless on the party.
The red chupacabara is not happy to have been struck by the wolfman on a wolf and lashes out with bite and claws. All of its attacks land thanks to Bigby’s defenses being lowered from the charge. Fortunatly its attempt to grab fails. [i] {Hit: 15/16/14 | Dam: 2/4/4 | Grapple: 10}
The blue chupacabara is focused on the running pig and loops around to the south, ignoring the heroes and giving chase to the pig.
The pig starts to loop up back towards the caravan in an attempt to get away from its pursuer. Blain yells for the pig and moves towards it in an attempt to help it. At least he has his wooden sword.
Red Creature: AC: 16/14/13 | HP: -5 Blue Creature: AC: 16/14/13 | HP: -0
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=11 ; d3=3 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 8:10:56 PM
Sol casts Ray of Frost on the blue chupacabra, trying to distract it somewhat and draw it's attention away from the pig and Blain,
(11 vs Touch AC, 3 Damage)
He then moves to J12, in an attempt to corral the blue chupacabra back round to his melee allies.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+7=10 ; d20+7=24 ; d2+3=4 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=11 ; d6+1=7 ; d20+4=19 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 8:42:35 PM
Bigby determines that the charge was worth every hit and just smiles as he attacks. If he goes down he goes out in his own way, as always. claw 10, claw 24, dmg 4. Wolfgang attacks for a bite: 25 (crit not confirmed) dmg 7. Wolfgang attempts to trip it: 19 for trip.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=21 ; d8+3=7 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 10:48:20 PM
Caelwyn takes another stab at the red creature, landing a solid hit.
Attack: 21 Damage: 7
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Friday August 2nd, 2019 6:15:29 AM
Seeing the blue chupacabara make is b-line for the pig, and Blain move to help the pig, Grindar breaks into a full run to get into a position that he hopes forces the creature to deal with him instead of the pig and Blain.
'Lil - (Carl) - 17/17 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 14 d20+4=21 ; 2d6+5=10 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 11:01:47 AM
"These boys and their tactical movement," 'Lil thinks to herself as she hefts Ramona up.
"DON'T WORRY PIG. I GOT THIS!" 'Lil charges at the blue chupawhatsit, bringing Ramona smashing down on it.
***
Standard: Charge and attack, hitting AC 21 for 10 damage.
'Lil's AC is 15/9/14 this round.
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain d20+6=22 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=19 ; d4+1=4 ; d3+1=4 ; d3+1=4 ; d20+4=5 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 11:48:22 AM Grindar reacts quickly and sprints to get to the pig, positioning himself between it and the chupacabara.
Bigby accepts the damage thinking it was worth it and lashes back landing a claw and a bite from his mount. Wolfgan also pulls his head back spilling the chupacabara prone!
Sol launches a shard of ice at the pursuing chupacabara but it sails wide onto the packed ground. Once the ice leaves his had he moves.
Caelway also lands a solid hit on the red chupacabara.
Lil charges across the ground to intercept the blue chupacabara and manages to smash it in the shoulder as she arrives.
Lil’s hit staggers the creature to one knee for a moment but it lashes back with claws and teeth and the move vulnerable Lil. It is very accurate and does substantial damage. {Hit: 22/18/19 Dam: 4/4/4 Grapple: 5} Despite the damage it is good that it did not manage to get a grip with its teeth.
Finding itself with two foes attacking it and laying on the ground the red chupacabara struggles to its feet and attempts to flee. {Bigby and Caelwyn get AOO’s}
Blain skids to a halt at Grindars commant and gives a little cheer. “Go Grindar!” The pig which finds itself trapped between the youth and a large green man its wide terror filled eyes flash back and fort before it darts under the nearby wagon to hide
Red Creature: AC: 16/14/13 | HP: -23 Blue Creature: AC: 16/14/13 | HP: -10
'Lil - (Carl) - 14/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+4=12 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 12:30:52 PM
'Lil grunts at the attack, but presses on. She wonders why Grindar's over there playing with a pig, but she's sure he's got his reasons.
Unfortunately, the thoughts are distracting; 'Lil's attack doesn't connect (hit AC 12).
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+9=29 ; d20+9=18 ; d2+3=4 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+5=17 ; d6+1=7 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 12:49:15 PM
"You're not getting away that easy!" Bigby takes a claw attack (aoo nat 20 and 18 to confirm. 4, 8 if crit. ooc: just realized hes not prone anymore sorry. 16 to confirm and a nat 20 is a nat 20 i suppose). Bigby and Wolfgang will chase after him if he still moves away and both take an attack on him. (claw attack 10, wolfgang bite 17, 7 dmg).
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=4 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 6:52:30 PM
Sol moves to L15, making sure he stays between the Chupacabra and the camp, and flings another Ray of Frost at the red creature, but it again misses.
"I must find some more accurate spells... I am not very good at aiming!"
sub Caelwyn d20+5=19 ; d8+3=5 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 11:04:49 PM
Caelwyn moves towards the red creature if he can without aoo, otherwise he attacks the blue one. att: 19, 5 dmg.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+8=13 ; d8=7 ; Saturday August 3rd, 2019 9:47:25 AM
Grindar makes a double move action, then heroically, he charges forward (used a hero point, and forgot to add +2 for charging so should be a 15) landing a two handed blow causing 15 damage.on the red creature.
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain d20+6=23 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+4=14 ; d4+1=4 ; d3+1=3 ; d3+1=2 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 1:55:59 PM Lil swings again at blue but misses. Sol moves and sends another ray of frost into the dirt. Cewyn moves, following the red creature, and lands another hit. Bibby lands a deep cut on the creature as it flees the closes and finished off the blue chupacabara. Grindar takes a might, and heroic, swing and cuts deep into the remaining creature.
The remaining chupacabara sees its mate fall and the pig escaping. It shrieks a shrill call as it lashes with tooth and claw against Grindar. All three attacks hit but it fails to latch on. {Hit: 23/23/18 Dam: 4/3/2}
*DEAD* Red Creature: AC: 16/14/13 | HP: -23 *DEAD* Blue Creature: AC: 16/14/13 | HP: -25
'Lil - (Carl) - 14/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+4=23 ; 2d6+4=7 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 2:06:06 PM
'Lil brings Ramona down on this chumpawhatsit, hitting AC 23 for 7 damage. Hopefully that ends it.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 15/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 17/27 -AC 17 d20+9=15 ; d20+7=25 ; d6+1=6 ; d20+7=18 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 2:29:01 PM
Bigby and Wolfgang will charge and attack if still alive. Bigby attempts attack 15 att, Wolfgang tries to bite, att: 25, dmg: 6. trip: 18.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 20/29 d20+6=15 ; d20+6=10 ; d8+4=11 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 4:05:26 PM
Grindar attempts a full round action on the remaining creature, connecting with his first swing, but missing on the off hand.
main hand hits AC 15 for 11 damage off hand miss
sub Caelwyn d20+7=12 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 4:27:58 PM
If still alive Caelwyn will attack again with flanking. att: 12. swing and a miss. Caelwyn feels bad about missing.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=8 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 6:03:44 PM
Sol also attempts a Ray of Frost at the creature (assuming it is still living), but STILL goes wide.
"I am apparently cursed with bad aim today. This is what I get when we are attacked before I have had a chance to wake up properly..."
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain Tuesday August 6th, 2019 2:16:00 PM
With grit and determination Sol summons forth another shard of ice to throw at the creature. Something goes wrong and the shard slips, flying backwards and landing nicely in someone’s hot tea cooling it nicely and creating a new specialty of the caravan, Ice Tea.
The patron at the table smiles his thanks.
The rest of the group quickly dispatch the remaining chupacabara. The area is quiet for a moment before Blain calls out.
“The pig is bleeding pretty bad. Can you heal him, errr, her?”
320xp per person 1xp additional for Sol's trick shot.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 2d6=12 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2019 2:32:21 PM
It'd be a real shame if that pig died after all they did to save it.
She looks around. She's hurt, Bigby's hurt, Grindar's hurt...and that's it.
"You and you, on me," she says, pointing to the two of them. When she's close to the pig and everyone's cozy, she'll channel positive energy. She gasps as more energy than she's ever felt surges through her.
"Woosh...musta made boss man happy with that one," she says as she puts a hand on Bigby to settle herself.
***
Channel energy for 12 HP.
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Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Tuesday August 6th, 2019 4:34:32 PM
Sol sighs.
"Well... a new drink... I should try some... perhaps some good can has come of my attempts."
He looks at the rest of the party, and to the rest of the convoy.
"Is there anything I can do to help?"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Tuesday August 6th, 2019 5:06:19 PM "Whoa Lil, are you alright?" Grindar asks as Lil swoons, That was more energy then I think I have ever seen come out of you!
"I'll try one of those iced tea drinks it sounds refreshing!"
Bigby (mike) Tuesday August 6th, 2019 8:58:32 PM
“Thanks lil. That will do the trick. You need a drink? Sol can cool it down.” Bigby winks at all in a loving jab way and then smiles that everyone is safe.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Wednesday August 7th, 2019 1:39:05 PM
"Domi smiles upon you, sister." Caelwyn smiles as his companions are cured of their injuries. "Now, I am about curious about this pig...anyone know where it may have come from, or to whom it belongs?"
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain Wednesday August 7th, 2019 3:54:00 PM Sol sighs before trying out the new drink that he seems to have accidently created. Lil gathers those that are injured and heals them for a surprisingly large amount even she is surprised by the amount of energy she is granted. Grindar checks to be sure Lil is ok after channeling so much energy. Bigby thanks Lil for the healing and offers her a cool drink. Caelwyn is curious about the pig. Pig the pig is almost as freaked out by the healing as it is by being chased having never experienced anything like this before. It squeals and almost runs before staring at Lil and trotting over to her and sitting down. His looks alternate from Lil to the grass he came out of looking very much like a dog.
The rest of the caravan is getting back to it though Auntie is clearly eyeing the chupacabara to see if they are ediable. Still she does glance at the pig.
"That little piece of meat did not get here by itself I wager. Might be someone hurt out there."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=23 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 4:04:57 PM
"I'm ready to go if you guys are. Maybe afterwards some hunting!" survival to check piggy tracks (23).
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Wednesday August 7th, 2019 4:28:56 PM
Sol smirks, after taking a sip.
"That is quite nice, I will have to make myself some of that again."
He nods to Bigby
"I am more than happy to continue! This magical armour will protect me for a few hours yet."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+9=20 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 8:22:04 PM
Grindar hears that there may be some in danger. and says simply, "Let's go!" He then follws the pig tracks. survival 20
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Wednesday August 7th, 2019 8:37:17 PM
'Lil stoops down to pet the pig.
"Hey Mr. Pig...or Mrs. Pig, not sure. Anyway, glad you're feeling better." She notes Grindar seems to know what he's doing, so she follows.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=4 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 9:15:59 PM
Caelwyn wonders if this is a pet sort of pig, or more the "eat for lunch" kind. But regardless, he will take up shield and trident and follow 'Lil and Grindar, keeping an eye out for potential danger or anyone who needs rescuing. Unfortunately, the grass is very tall...
Perception: 4
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain Thursday August 8th, 2019 1:43:36 PM Grindar gets the idea that thee may be some danger and moves to follow the pigs tracks. Lil stoops to pet the pig. "Hey Mr. Pig...or Mrs. Pig, not sure. Anyway, glad you're feeling better." Bigbu ready to check where the pig came from. Sol likewise is ready as he has a few hours on his mage armor. Caelwyn wonders if the pig will be a pet or an eat for lunch kind of thing. Regardless he will move with the others and look, poorly, for danger.
Grindar and Bigby can follow the trails pretty easily and it winds back and forth though the grass. Some of the grass is quiet sharp and the areas it goes though are low to the ground as the creatures and the pig were quite short. It quickly becomes clear that some of the pigs wounds came from the grasses themselves.
DC12 Ref or DC12 Fort to avoid 1d3 damage form grass.
The pig and chupacabara tracks come together at points and separate at points as the pig clearly took an erratic path. At one point you are almost back to the encampment before the tracks turn again and move away, clearly the pig spent more time in the grass then it should have. After about thirty minutes you find the corpse of another pig, this one with a leather collar. The dead pig has been mostly devoured raw and a third set of chupacabara tracks joins the first two and leads away form the pig corpse. Clearly a third was with them and doubled back after feasting.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=18 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 1:57:34 PM
Sol manages to keep himself out the way of the worst of the grasses.
"These grasses are rather dangerous! Be careful... shall we follow this last creature?"
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+4=12 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 1:59:40 PM
'Lil looks at the collar. "Looks like it was the pet kinda pig instead of the bbq kinda pig." She considers calling dibs on the other pig if something happened to the owner, but decides that's in poor taste.
She grits her teeth as she moves through the grass. Good thing she's so darn tough (fort save 12).
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+7=21 ; d20+10=11 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 2:32:13 PM
fort save 21. Bigby thinks to Wolfgang, get on my druid level Woflgang then we wouldn't have to worry about difficult terrain. 11 survival check.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+5=24 ; d20+9=10 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 5:08:22 PM
Grindar zigs and zags through the grasses easily avoiding any wounds (Reflex 24) He does his best to follow the tracks, (survival 12 forgot to add 2 for my favored terrain) hoping to get to the owner of the pigs, before what happened to the pig in front of them, happens to the owners.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+7=20 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 9:31:55 PM
Caelwyn also manages to avoid the grass, largely, brushing it aside with his shield. "I think it's more important to discover where the owner of these pigs might have been...any other signs?"
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain Friday August 9th, 2019 2:19:17 PM Sol manages to avoid the worst of the threat the grass in this area is causing. Lil like wise is ok and wonders if she should call dips on the remaining pig. Bigby to avoids damage but has a little more trouble looking for tracks. Caelwyn too manages to avoid damage and wonders about signs of the pigs owner. Grindar, as with all the others, avoids damage and just barely manages to keep a bead on the tracks to follow.
The grass is still dangerous but you come upon something of a path, which is good. On the sides of the path the grass is so think as to be nearly impassable, which is bad. Trying to move though the grass will certainly cause damage and will slow you down, even worse. ¼ Speed and DC16 Ref or DC16 Fort to avoid 1d3+1 damage form grass. This is only of off the path.
Bigby’s sharp ears do hear something…. Something that sounds like it is having a very messy meal. You are not completely sure what is ahead, but it is clearly eating. Two paths diverge form where you are one looping NE and one NW.
Map is updated. This one is a little different, part has not been revealed, you are on the honor system not to peak.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday August 9th, 2019 5:01:05 PM
"Well, I ain't walking through that mess. Let's take this right path since it's...you know, the right path? That's solid logic, yea?"
'Lil starts walkin'.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Friday August 9th, 2019 7:39:51 PM
Sol chuckles at 'Lil's statement.
"Well I cannot find a flaw with it... so why not?"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Friday August 9th, 2019 11:24:22 PM
"Let's hurry, that doesn't sound good..." Caelwyn gestures up ahead to the path and the noises coming from it. "Right path seems as good as any."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=13 d20+10=13 Saturday August 10th, 2019 1:41:16 PM
"Right right...two rights don't make a wrong, so by that logic, we go right then." (perception 13, survival 13).
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Sunday August 11th, 2019 12:48:16 PM
Grindar realizes the logic in going with the rest of the party, so he follows his friends encouraging haste, and hoping they aren't too late. He then moves ahead 20ft.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+10=16 ; d10=2 ; d20+10=12 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 8:10:27 AM
Forgot to mention in my post that Grindar is doing his best to keep his eyes and ears open to his surroundings, Perception 16, and looking for tracks to follow, Survival 12 (please ignore the d10, my mouse slipped) If he sees tracks going up the left path he would go that way instead, and inform his friends they should do likewise.
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain d20+8=28 ; d20+8=23 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 3:19:20 PM Lil declares she is not walking though the mess of grass and decides on the right path. Sol sees no flaw and goes that way as well. Caelwyn suggests they hurry and that the right path sounds good. Bigby agrees with right and keeps his eyes open. Grindar leads the way while keeping his eyes open.
Grindar seems to have the sharpest eyes and can see some tracks up both left and right. He also notices that the eating noise seems to have stopped when the group started talking. Further both he and Bigby notice that the small creatures they fought before probably have an easier time in the grass then they would have.
As the party moves up those to the front of the line catch some movement as a larger more robust chupacabara rushes at Grindar. It snaps with its jaws for what could be a very hard bite. {Hit: 28 | Crit Confirm: 23 | Dam: 2 | Crit Dam: 4} Despite landing a solid hit it does not even attempt to grab as it sees others behind the half-orc. Looking at the line of interlopers hit screeches a further warning.
{ooc: Note you are in single file in the path. Map updated.}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 25/29 d20=16 ; d20=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 3:35:05 PM "Bad choice!", Grindar says as the creature lands it's blow, then to his friends he says, "Look alive friends, I think he's calling friends!" he then throws down a full round attack.
Main Hand 16+6=22 for 3+4=7 damage
Off Hand 7+6=13 for 6+4=10 damage
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=15 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+4=6 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 3:48:05 PM
Bigby and wolfgang will move to n 12 next to grindar and take an attack. He will slowly 5' around to give space for others. Claw and a bite attack. 15 for claw 5dmg, bite: 6.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+2=14 ; d3=2 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 3:59:14 PM
Sol lets out a little noise of surprise. apparently taken aback by the appearance of the new creature, and he immediately flings a Ray of Frost at the Creature.
2 Damage if it hits (which I doubt)
"Another one of these cursed creatures..."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=14 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 9:03:38 PM
Caelwyn immediately realizes their peril. "Bigby, can you move next to Grindar without getting into that grass? Lil, if you can watch their backs and keep them healthy Sol and I will watch the path behind us - I'm afraid we are about to get flanked, and we will be hemmed in here if there are too many of them. But perhaps we can flank them ourselves if we can take the left hand path!"
If the others agree, Caelwyn will start moving with Sol back the way they came, hoping to get around and attack the creatures from behind. It will do no good to have everyone stacked on top of each other if they can only put one or two in the front line.
Perception: 14
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d8+3=7 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 10:26:37 AM
'Lil frowns a bit. Healing duty? Stay in the middle? What was she, a wizard?
Cae's probably right, though, so she does. For the first time, she wonders if Ramona is really the ideal weapon for this place. She considers she may want to trade her big ol' hammer in for a big ol' longspear.
***
Readied action: CLW on anyone who drops to below 50% health: 7 healing
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain d20+8=14 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=20 ; d3+1=3 ; d3+1=4 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 11:13:00 AM Sol lets another shard of ice fly at the creature but it simply shatters on its tough hide.
Caelwyn urges Bigby to squeeze in next to Grindar and fight while asking Lil to watch that they do not get killed. He then moves to try and get around the creature the other way. {ooc: Did a standard move speed as you would have spent a few seconds talking}
Lil frowns a bit at healing duty but knows Caelwyn might be right and readies to heal anyone who is over hurt.
Bigby moves around Grindar, which works thanks to his small stature, and attacks. Sadly he fails to connect.
Grindar lets the chupacabara know it has made a grave error and lashes out. His first attack lands true asl he lets the others know that she may be calling friends.
Having been hit again the beast lashes out at Grindar with claws and teeth. {Hit: 14/18/20 Dam: 3/4} No one spots any further movement. Caelwyn, as he moves around the other path, gets just far enough to see blood soaking into the hard packed soil. From where he is it looks to be the edge of a larger area of blood. He to sees no movement in the grasses around you all.
Chupacabara AC: 17/15/14 HP: -7
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Tuesday August 13th, 2019 1:30:48 PM
'Lil punches Grindar playfully in the back. "Come on, dude. Stop bleedin' all over the place."
***
Using the CLW roll from last round: 7 HP healed on Grindar, Son of Grindor, Star Vocalist of the Sargrass Plains.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=9 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=15 ; d6+1=5 ; d20+4=5 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 1:51:25 PM
Bigby attacks with both claws. 9, 12. Wolfgang tries to take a bite. 24 (15 to confirm crit). 5 (10 if crit). Wolfgang attempts a trip. 5. Bigby takes comfort knowing that his friend Grindar is handling buisness. Atleast someone is
ooc: can I 5' around or does it have to be a squeeze?
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 25/29 d20=14 ; d20=5 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 6:34:58 PM
Grindar goes in for another full round attack
main hand 14+6=20 for 8 damage
off hand 5+6=13 miss
OOC.. Wouldn't woodland stride keep Bigby safe from the blade grass, or is this a unique situation? Woodland Stride (Ex) Starting at 2nd level, a druid may move through any sort of undergrowth (such as natural thorns, briars, overgrown areas, and similar terrain) at her normal speed and without taking damage or suffering any other impairment. Thorns, briars, and overgrown areas that have been magically manipulated to impede motion, however, still affect her.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+2=12 ; d20+2=3 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 2:35:21 AM
Sol curses his bad aim and decides to try one more Ray of Frost before attempting something different, but still misses the creature.
"Blast my aim!"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20-4=16 ; d20+2=8 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 1:39:52 PM
Caelwyn cautiously proceeds around the path in the opposite direction, trident and shield at the ready, doing his best to move quietly and listening for any sign of another creature...or more than one. He hopes someone else is following him to support.
Stealth check: Natural 20
Perception: 8
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain d20+8=26 ; d4+1=4 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 2:29:16 PM Lil, as planned heals Grindar back up some. {+7HP} BIgby cannot land with either of his claws but Wolfgang manaes to bite, though not trip the chupacabara. Grindar again manage to land only one of his two attacks. Sol manages to badly throw another ice cube. Caelwyn manges to be sneaky and follows the western path up and around to a larger clearing.
The clearning the Caelwyn finds is fairly large but covered in blood and gore. A bloody and mutilated horse lays on its side with two of its legs bent at unnatural angles. Marks of claws and teeth cover its body. Next to the horse is the body of a dead human. For the dress you would guess some sort of traveler or merchant though the clothing is bloody and ripped almost beyond recognition. Next to the hangs of the body is a long spear that is also covered in blood, the handle more so then the tip. Blood covers the entire area as both of the bodies have been mauled and most likely dragged about some.
To the north two additional paths lead one on each side as before.
The Chupacabra is really focused on Grindar but only attacks with one bite this time. {Hit: 26 | Dam: 4} As soon as its teeth pull out it scampers back, stepping on the body of the human, and getting to the entrance of one of the other, northern, pathways.
{ooc: Bigby and Grindar get an AOO}
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=11 ; d20+6=25 ; d2+3=4 ; d20+4=23 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+4=6 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 4:18:49 PM
11 aoo. Bigby and wolfgang move up 50' to k5 (wolfgangs got 50 movemnt). "Oh no you don't." And attack with one claw and one bite. claw: 25, dmg 4. bite: 23, dmg 3. Trip attack: 6.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 5:23:03 PM
Sol moves to M11 to give chase, and casts Magic Missile at the Chupacabra for 7 damage total.
"We must give chase if we do not stop it, the creature may continue to harass the settlement!"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 25/29 d20+8=17 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:17:10 PM
Grindar seeing the beastie trying to escape, brings Cyrchwr Mawr down in a two handed attack. Hitting for 9 damage.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 25/29 d20+5=19 ; d6+4=6 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:23:53 PM OOC... Sorry hit the submit button prematurely.
After the AOO, Grindar moves forward 20 feet while drawing a javelin. he takes aim and lets fly hitting the fleeing beast for 6 damage.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+3=4 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 12:06:24 PM
'Lil moves up to cover Sol's rear, just in case.
Readied attack: Nat 1 - Let's hope nothing comes up behind us.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=13 ; d8+3=7 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 8:50:31 PM
Caelwyn will try to cut off the beast's retreat, charging forward and stabbing it with his trident. If he cannot get within stabbing range he will throw the trident.
Attack 13, Damage 7
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain d20+8=22 ; d10=5 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=15 ; d4+1=3 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 10:56:07 AM Grindar manages to land a hit as the creature flees. He follows up with a javelin that misses. Bigby cannot connect as the creature runs backwards but does close quickly and he and Wolfgang land attacks. Sol takes a step up and casts a spell that will reliable hit, magic missile. Lil moves to cover Sol. Caelwyn moves up and attempts to stab the creature.
Bleeding the Chupacabra attempts what are likely its last actions in the Wold. It attacks with claws and teeth and Bigby but only the bit connects. {Hit: 22/13/15 Dam: 3}
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 11:11:38 AM
With the chubrawhatsit almost dead and Bigby/Caelwyn about to pound it, 'Lil moves up w/ Sol, making sure not to leave the wizard at the rear of the party. Once the thing is good and dead, she'll channel energy to top everyone off, healing 7 HP.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=17 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+4=13 ; d2+3=5 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 12:47:50 PM
Bigby thinks this will be your last action chupacabra. two claw attacks: 17, 8. 5 dmg. Wolfgang attempts bite attack 13.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+2=8 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 1:16:33 PM
Sol, not wishing to expend more arcane power than is necessary flings another Ray of Frost, which promptly misses.
"I will have to gain access to a spellbook to gain some new spells that do not require me to aim since I am apparently rather terrible at it..."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=22 ; d8+3=4 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 11:22:16 PM
Caelwyn makes a final attempt to stab the thing. "Just die already, for Domi's sake!"
Attack 22, Damage 4
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 25/29 d20+10=27 ; d8+6=9 ; Saturday August 17th, 2019 8:46:48 AM
With a mighty roar, Grindar races forward, charging the creature. He bring Cyrchwr Mawr down in another two-handed attack causing 9 damage.
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain Monday August 19th, 2019 11:20:19 AM Lil provides some more healing Bigby connects with his claws Sol conserves his magic and sends another ray of frost into the sargrass Caelwyn connects with his trident Grndar lands another blow.
It is hard to tell which attack ended the creature but between Bigby, Caelwyn and Grindar the Chupacabra is brought low. It’s blood adds to the sickening scene of the bloody and dead horse and its human rider. Clearly he had been set upon by the group of Chupacabra and you would guess that this one, the alpha, sent the others after the pigs that ran off.
Examining the body and belongings it is not hard to guess that this man was coming to set up a shop as a general merchant. His saddle bags are heavy with mundane items in new or nearly new condition. Among his belongings there are a few things that may be of more interest. The first is a well-made wand that anyone would guess has some sort of magic. The other is the short sword that he carried; it is of masterwork quality. There is also coin.
{ooc: how much coin will be determined when you respond to my email.}
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Monday August 19th, 2019 12:05:58 PM
'Lil looks to make sure her friends ain't bleedin'. They seem fine.
She heads over to the merchant & kneels down. "Imagine decidin' to stomp solo through this place just to earn some coin. Brother, there are safer ways to make a living." She closes the merchant's eyelids. She appreciates the irony of her statements, but she brought four dudes with her. Not even 'Lil would go alone in this place, and she's a priest of bravery.
"Let's get his body back to camp for burial. Someone there may know him and wanna say goodbye." She supposes the spoils of battle are theirs, but he may have sent a family ahead or something. They should make sure before they start plunderin'.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday August 19th, 2019 12:51:39 PM
Bigby smells the body of the chupacabra. "wonder if it tastes like chicken?" Bigby heads over to help 'Lil move the body.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Monday August 19th, 2019 2:50:32 PM
Caelwyn's heart is heavy as he looks over the scene. "What a tragedy...if only he had been closer, we might have been able to save his life. I agree, we must get him back to town for a proper burial."
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Monday August 19th, 2019 4:07:18 PM
Sol nods.
"Yes, perhaps he has friends who could tell us how he would like to be buried, and even what he would want done with his belongings."
He pauses.
"Lil, do you know any funerary rites?"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 25/29 Monday August 19th, 2019 5:46:42 PM
Grindar doesn't say a word, he is too saddened by the fact that they weren't able to save this person. He gently, and respectfully as possible, picks the gentleman's body up, and begins walking back to town.
GM Ryan Maps and Artwork Race to Crystal Mountain Tuesday August 20th, 2019 12:35:05 PM Bigby smells the body of the chupacabara wondering if it tastes like chicken. Cawlwyn has a heavy heart declaring the sight before them a tragedy. Grindar doesn’t say a word but gently and respectfully as possible picks up the gentleman body to walk back to the encampement. Lil checks her frinds and kneels by the body. “"Imagine decidin' to stomp solo through this place just to earn some coin. Brother, there are safer ways to make a living.” She realizes that not even she would go alone to this place and she is a priest of bravery. "Let's get his body back to camp for burial. Someone there may know him and wanna say goodbye." Sol suggest someone may know him in camp and questions Lil if she knows funerary rites.
The trip back is without incident and Grindar is able to carry the body with relative ease, is condition has made it a bit lighter to begin with. You arrive back near the caravan to see Blain and Daphne tending to the injured but seemingly happy pig. As you get closer you can see the members of the caravan lower there heads at your grisly cargo.
The pig trots over sniffing the air. It comes close to Grindar and noses the hand of its former master for a moment before lowering its head and moving to follow where you go. Can pigs feel loss? Hard to say but you have heard they are as smart as dogs so maybe.
One of the nearby monks looks at the body, nods and speaks before moving off. “I will ask around, see if anyone knows him.”
It will be a moment before he returns. During that time the members of the caravan each come and look, shaking their head that they do not recognize the stranger. Auntie is grim and seems to speak for the caravan. “Brave to be out there alone, we have numbers and could easily have been killed. This fellow did not know what he was getting into or was desperate it is hard to say. At least you showed your noble natures again by bringing his body back.”
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Tuesday August 20th, 2019 1:26:59 PM
"Lotsa people think there's a lotta money to be made out here, I guess. Maybe he wuz bein' greedy and didn't wanna share his profits, who knows?"
'Lil's a priest, so she probably does know some funerary rites. She asks around for some candles and oil she can bless. Do they have candles out here? Maybe a bee merchant'll come around soon.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday August 20th, 2019 1:37:46 PM
Bigby considers what he knows about death rites, "we can bury him and plant a tree on his grave, or some would see it as an honor to have everything used from becoming food, to being worn...but maybe we should just go with what you humans do...candles and stuff."
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