DM Kathy Monday September 9th, 2019 10:11:13 PM
[Everybody take 108,000 XP for the previous scene.]
The latest device deactivated, you gather up and speak the command word.
This transition is somehow a little different from the others. The world of Scorch dissolves, but then there is a flash, and you feel a sudden jerk.
You arrive safely enough, however. You are standing on a pleasant country road, surrounded by green fields and trees. The day is sunny, but not too hot. Birds twitter in the treetops, and flowers nod from the side of the road. It's nice here.
But somehow, you don't feel quite like yourself.
[OOC: Please read the DM email before you post today.]
Fang (or Tahni?) (Mitch) HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Tuesday September 10th, 2019 1:44:26 AM
Fang stumbles a bit coming out of the portal, feeling suddenly too large. No wait, I'm Tahni? With great confusion she tries to think back. She knows she came from the Scab. She remembers being ill and finding a kind priest who nursed her back to health. She remembered a great sorrow, she had been searching for her lover... or was it that her sister and tribe died?
Looking down at herself she decides she must be Tahni, she's a dwarf not a ratfolk after all. Looking about at the others she asks "What just happened?"
Rill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Tuesday September 10th, 2019 5:46:15 AM
Again the Sea Dragons jump to another location. Upon arrival Aex has a strange feeling... she stands almost twice as high! Huh?!? Instinctively she looks down at her feet to see what she's standing on...
"Hang on...", Aex thinks, "What's this?!? White robes? White cloak?! Symbol of Gargul... "
She... he... whatever... looks up and sees 'herself' standing a few feet from her with Leafy at her side... Suddenly it becomes clear she's in Rillet's body now! How is this possible?!? Rill is a lot taller... heavier... less nimble... mother nature what's this...
Yet where's mother nature?!? She has no sense of her nor does she feel any love for her anymore... seems she lost connection... instead... she now has the urge to call upon Gargul for guidance... Uncanny for her but her... his... arms reach up for the Symbol around his neck...
RobC - Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Tuesday September 10th, 2019 8:04:54 AM
Tahni stands stunned. For whatever reason, she can see herself standing right in front of her. This is very strange. The 'Tahni' then speaks in her own voice!
Looking down she realises that she's not in her own body anymore. This looks like... Fang?
"Hmmm. Possibly some sort of transmutation spell. Something like Alter Self or Polymorph" she deduces. Strange though. She has no recollection of her spells. This axe looks familiar though. Tahni-Fang grips it tightly, then swings and flourishes it with ease. "How do I know how to do that? Ok. Probably not a polymorph spell"
Time to get a few basics sorted out
"I'm Tahni, but somehow I'm in Fang's body. Do we want to sound off? Who's in my, er, Tahni's body?"
Fang (or Tahni?) (Mitch) HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Tuesday September 10th, 2019 8:46:30 AM "No, I'm Tahni. I think. For some reason I remember parts of Fang's life..." she considers. You're Tahni too? But you can't be me, I've never been that good with an axe, and I can't be Fang, she can't do this." she casts a cantrip to make a little light and is reassured that she can in fact still do that.
"Maybe we haven't switched bodies, maybe our memories just got messed up? What can you remember Fang-Tahni? Fahni? I can remember early life in the scab, getting captured, and Braugh, but I can also remember growing up in a barbarian tribe and everyone but me dying before becoming a priest. I'm not sure which are really mine."
Bralin - MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Tuesday September 10th, 2019 11:28:53 AM
Rill looks around at the setting - the road and the countryside look pretty normal.
And that's about where normal ends.
The first thing he notices is that everyone is a lot taller, and he looks down to see if he's standing in a hole. He sees black armor instead of his familiar white robes and pants, and his head jerks up. Uh oh. He can see himself standing a few feet away. That can't be good.
Memories, strange yet somehow familiar flood his mind. He remembers his dwarven brothers, dying and being brought back to life, and being trapped in the Ice Vein until - until the Black Lions brought him back with them. A bit stunned, his hand rests reassuringly on his axe. Axe? When did he get an axe? And a braided beard? And since when do I smell like I need a bath?
As the others speak, Rill tries to piece together what's going on.
"I am, er, was Rill, and I seem to be in Bralin's body." Rill takes out the axe, feels the familiar heft in his hand. Interesting. "If I had to guess, I would say that it was our souls that were switched, as I have both a vague recollection of my life as Rill, but I seem to have the full knowledge and abilities of Bralin."
Then he walks up to the figure of Rill standing before him. Strange that he has to look upwards at himself. "Not sure who's in there, but be careful with that body. You carry a lot of solutions to potential problems, so go over your inventory so you know what you have. Ask if you have any questions."
Then he turns and says, "So, who here is the original Bralin? Anything I need to know so I don't screw this up?"
"I am," s/he answers Rill. A very small voice from a very small body.
This is much worse than having two heads s/he notes, mentally.
The gnome considers the question his body just asked, while placing a hand on her hairless chin with some surprise. "Find the biggest foe. Hit it with the axe." s/he finally responds.
Aex looks up at Leafy. "Don't go anywhere," s/he instructs.
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Tuesday September 10th, 2019 7:09:36 PM
The first thing he notices is lightness. His body, his clothes, his armor, his beard...hey wait. Where's my beard??? He looks down at himself and sees the change, and tries not to freak out. "It's ok. You don't feel like yourself when you're drunk either." But he feels almost frail, like getting drunk would be much easier now. So there's at least one upside.
With everyone else having sounded off, he looks at his own body. "Hey Cap. You in there?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/173 --Shadow Companion 33/86hp d20+17=22 ; Tuesday September 10th, 2019 8:15:44 PM
Jozhur suddenly finds himself looking up at his friends and...himself? What sort of sorcery was this?
He is snapped out of his racing thoughts when he hears his own voice, "Ye.... He's taken aback for a moment at the voice that comes from his mouth. Then he notices, he is a dwarf, Terser, in fact. "Yeah, it's me old pal. Please tell me this isn't permanent."
He considers asking for his swords, but he first hefts Terser's glaive and makes a couple slashes and lunges with it, finding it somehow feels natural to him.
Satisfied for now, he runs his fingers through his newfound beard and looks around for clues. (Perception: 22)
DM Kathy Tuesday September 10th, 2019 10:25:49 PM
Somehow, your souls and bodies have gotten mixed up! You spend a few moments trying to figure out who is who.
Now that the first strangeness has passed, you begin trying to figure out what sort of world you've come to. One word that sticks in your mind is "bountiful." The fields are green and lush, as are the trees. And there's magic everywhere. Spellcasters realize that, in direct contrast to the world you just left, this world makes it easy to cast spells. In fact, both arcane and divine casters realize that they can cast unlimited first-level spells, just as if they were cantrips or orisons.
Divine casters still do not have a connection to their god or power. But, crowded into your consciousness are a plethora of other, similarly-aligned gods and demigods, ready to step up and provide spells if you need them. There are 11 gods in the Wold, and perhaps twice that many powers. But here, you sense literally dozens of gods and demigods, reflecting all manner of alignments, portfolios, and domains.
Jozhur, excuse me, Terser, looks around. You see a few people in the fields, off in the distance. Down the road a ways is a farmhouse, and there seems to be a person in the yard.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Wednesday September 11th, 2019 7:10:03 AM
The more she thinks about it, the more Tang is convinced she's Fang in Tahni's body. She does remember early parts of Tahni's life, but it's vague and all her recent memories are of Fang. I guess the sooner we get done the sooner this hopefully gets fixed, hopefully when we transition to the next world. We should re-prepare spells before we move on from this world. I'll try to find tracks... no wait, I can't do that anymore. I'll..." she considers what, if anything, useful she can provide at the moment and draws a blank. So many options!
RobC - (Fahni) Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 d20+16=27 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2019 7:56:21 AM
Fahni looks down the road to the farmhouse. That's probably the right way to go. "Maybe those people can help?"
She looks about the area to check for tracks. It feels almost instinctual to do so, and she finds herself better at it than she thought.
Survival to find/follow tracks: 27
Bralin - MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Wednesday September 11th, 2019 4:08:28 PM
As he opens himself up to the divine, Bralin/Rill is a bit startled to find so many gods and demigods crowd into his awareness. He begins to shut them out, searching for something singular like the God of Life and Death that Rill venerates, when, again, Bralin's thoughts come to the forefront. He realizes that Bralin's worship of Pantheon fits in rather nicely with this plethora a deities.
He uses the rings to talk to his friends. It seems that the deities here are eager to renew my divine spells! While we do not need to stop right now, we should take advantage of this before we leave this plane. Who know when we'll have this chance again. Bralin - any suggestions?
Also, Rill, you'll want to make sure you pray for spells. And ditch those Animated Disjunction spells - that was not useful with these inanimate devices the Tinker makes.
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Wednesday September 11th, 2019 6:47:05 PM I have not cast any, Aexana mentally replies to Rill.
The gnome looks about, thinks for a moment, and then turns into a hawk.
The hawk looks at one wing, and then another, flaps a couple times, and finally, launches itself into the air.
At a good distance up, the hawk swerves and descends toward the farmhouse, landing on the roof. The bird looks about.
Aex tries sending a telepathic thought, describing what she sees, while in bird form. Does that work?
Rill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Wednesday September 11th, 2019 7:39:58 PM
Aerill just had the idea to change shape and scout ahead... then sees her own body transform and take of... shaking her head she mentally hears Rill! While she now has all the sensation and knowledge to run thos body... she has little clue how to manouvre this tall body arround. So she nods at Bralin for somehow it seems Rill's mind is in there...
If they have enough time Aerill will meditate her spells.
DM Kathy Wednesday September 11th, 2019 10:28:16 PM
Sensing the incredible magical energy, Tahni suggests you renew spells before moving on.
Bralin is able to connect with a noble god of law and righteousness to get new spells. Rill is similarly able to connect with a neutral god of life and death.
The process for getting new spells takes about 15 minutes. While it is going on, Fang looks for tracks, and finds--all too many. This road seems to be well-traveled.
Aexana shifts into a hawk and tests her wings a bit. Satisfied that they seem to be working properly, she flies up to the farmhouse and perches on the roof. She watches the figure in the yard--a human farm-wife, hoeing a vegetable patch. Next to her, a second hoe seems to be hoeing all by itself. Aexana is able to relay this to the rest of the party.
RobC - (Fahni) Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Thursday September 12th, 2019 7:10:48 AM
Fahni heaves the greataxe over her shoulder "I suppose we should go meet the locals"
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Thursday September 12th, 2019 8:55:02 AM
Jozhur almost has to work to not naturally blend into his surroundings. He finds himself wanting to jump around through the shadows just because he can. Too late he remembers that he could have sent his shadow ahead to scout as well.
He directs his shadow to stay firmly attached to his side, blending into where the light places his own so as not to scare any locals, just in case. Then he saunters down to the farm to greet the woman in the field.
He doffs his hat and carefully keeps his hands away from his weapons. He tries in common, then switches around languages if she doesn't understand. I wonder if I'll remember any of this in my old body? It'd be useful to speak more than just one tongue
Good day, ma'am. I hope it finds you well.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Thursday September 12th, 2019 6:47:26 PM
Tang looks at Fahni disapprovingly. "Unless you intend to threaten the locals its' best to keep that sheathed. Most people don't like unsheathed weapons being waved about. Also, if you drop it on your foot - my foot - I'll be highly annoyed."
She then proves herself a hypocrite by getting distracted by her spell component pouch. Every item is both familiar and new, knowing their exact purpose but not being used to handling them. She walks along behind the others pulling out random components and playing with them like new toys without regard for how the magically inclined natives might think of a random stranger waving around casting components for dangerous spells.
She does stop short of casting anything and accidentally setting herself or someone else on fire at least.
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Thursday September 12th, 2019 7:09:37 PM
While she now seems to control and own this body it still feels strange. Her sole is fighting the natural behaviour.
She never was the one to take the lead she does not in this state either. So Aerill waits for the others to take point.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 Thursday September 12th, 2019 7:29:30 PM
Jozhur (or Terser?) trundles along clumsily, finding he has to walk rather fast to make up for his short stride. This lack of gracefulness would take some getting used to. He's sure to secure the polearm before meeting the locals.
He gives Terser some ribbing along the way. "This beard is driving me crazy. Anyone have a razor handy?"
Bralin - MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Thursday September 12th, 2019 8:40:53 PM
The new Breaking tires to the new Terser. "Well Jozhur, it seems were the new dwarven fighters in this group. Let's go be intimidating. Think we should burp and fart for added effect?"
Bralin will lead the way alongside Terser, actually trying to look somewhat friendly as we approach.
DM Kathy Thursday September 12th, 2019 10:08:25 PM Fang hefts her greataxe and proposes to go meet the locals, but Tahni reminds her that that's not how it's done. Then she gets distracted with her spell component pouch. Ooh, neat!
Bralin, Terser, and Rill seem content to let others make the approach--although Terser does threaten to shave his beard!
Jozhur goes up to greet the woman at the farmhouse. He starts with Common, and is perhaps not surprised when she doesn't seem to understand. He then tries other languages, but your DM was not able to find Jozhur's other languages on his character sheet.
The woman pauses, and comes over to stand next to her split-rail fence so she can talk to you. The second hoe continues hoeing by itself. She says something you don't understand, then seems to try again. And anybody who speaks Draconic hears, "Do you speak Draconic, by any chance?"
RobC - (Fahni) Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Friday September 13th, 2019 9:29:55 AM
Fahni sighs a little as she reluctantly puts the greataxe away. It just feels so 'right' to hold in her hands. She isn't used to being able to swing such a mighty weapon. The thought of letting it crush down upon the skulls of ... "Whoa. Too far. Let's try and reign this in"
As they approach the farmhouse she does her best to appear non-threatening. She has absolutely no idea what the woman is saying though. Fahni looks to the others and shrugs. If need be she has a Comprehend Languages spell up her sleeve, but would rather keep it if she can.
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Friday September 13th, 2019 4:23:12 PM
The woman says something.
Hawk head tilted to one side, Aexana remains still, as she tries to decide whether she understands it. She is pretty sure she does not.
The hawk remains on the top of the farmhouse, and waits.
OOC - Love Aex's character sheet layout. I'm probably going to steal it for my next PC.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 Friday September 13th, 2019 5:32:38 PM
Sorry, forgot to fix that on Jozhur's sheet. He knows Halfling, Dwarven, Orc, Elven, Undercommon, and Aquan.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 Friday September 13th, 2019 6:03:22 PM
Not understanding much of anything being said, Terser is content to stand and wait. He excuses himself from the conversation for now, digging through his belongings to see what he has for later.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Friday September 13th, 2019 6:40:24 PM
Tang doesn't understand a word being said and wonders what languages she knows now. A mental review shows a startling array, but none that match what this person is saying. (I actually totally forgot Fang had that prepared - so many of her spells are combat only XD).
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Friday September 13th, 2019 9:01:17 PM
It took Tozhur a while to figure out what languages he remembered too, and when it comes down to it, he didn't have the right one. But it sounds familiar to what he's heard others speak, so he's confident someone can communicate.
RobC - (Fahni) Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Friday September 13th, 2019 11:35:08 PM
Fahni looks to Rill... er... Rill's body. She's pretty sure there's a tongues spell or something in there somewhere.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Saturday September 14th, 2019 1:15:31 AM
Tang realizes that, oh yeah, spontaneous casting, and she casts Comprehend Languages. "Can you hear me now? Is this working?
Bralin - MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Saturday September 14th, 2019 12:48:19 PM
Bralin waits.
RobC - (Fahni) Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Sunday September 15th, 2019 7:53:17 AM
Fahni too remembers the power of this land. Low level spells work just like cantrips! She too casts a Comprehend Languages spell. Whilst it means she'll understand what is going on, she won't be able to speak it.
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Sunday September 15th, 2019 4:37:03 PM
As usual Aex... or Aerill atm keeps her distance when it comes to talking to strangers... as the lady asks if anyone speaks Draconic Aerill shakes his head...
"... euhm... wait... I don't speak Draconic... how then can I understand what she's saying?! Oh duh.. of course the real Rill speaks almost if not any language! ... oh no... that means I have to talk to her. Perhaps if I just act as if I don't know Draconic???"
Of course Aerill can not act as if he doesn't speak Draconic... she'll address the woman and be as pompous... no Rill's not pompous... gracious! Yes that's the word...
"Well met My Lady... allow me to introduce us... My name is Rillet Savenport. Please call me Rill... " Aerill continues to introduce almost everyone. Not Aexana in bird shape...
"We are travelers exploring the wonders of this World... to finding people we may help... At your service..." he concludes with a light bow. If the woman doesn't come up with something Aerill will continue. "We're looking for a friend of ours who may have passed by not long ago... "
If needed she'll give whatever knowledge they have so far on his looks. With any luck the lady can point them on their way soon...
DM Kathy Sunday September 15th, 2019 10:04:00 PM Fang doesn't understand the woman, but she does manage to put her axe away.
Nobody else seems to recognize it, either, but Tahni is able to cast a Comprehend Languages, and Rill has the spell permanently active, so both of them understand just fine.
Rill greets the woman.
"Hello, Rill," she replies. "They call me Salley. I'm happy to help if I can. This friend of yours--what did he look like?"
In previous worlds, you had to make do with trying to speak a language that was almost--but not quite--like a language you knew from the Wold. That doesn't seem to be the case here. Salley is speaking Draconic--the same Draconic that is spoken in the Wold. The language doesn't seem to have been altered at all.
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Monday September 16th, 2019 5:09:24 PM
(oh I'm bad at this... I don't recall his description yet I do hope we have one?!?)
Aerill of course mentally relay's everything to her friends. Rill gazes at Salley hoping her friends will send the info she needs mentally... guess Rill needs to buy some time...
"Salley... that's a fine name... for a... aa... oh please forgive my nammers... manners... "
Hopefully by now Rill knows what to say so as he learns about the Tinker's description she'll immediately say the words to Salley. Please don't make him say silly things... not that he has not yet though...
Bralin - MikeK subbing for MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Monday September 16th, 2019 6:01:24 PM
Bralin stands stock still.
Mentally, Rill fills in AeRill on the Tinker's description, while adding helpful pointers like, And smile!
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday September 16th, 2019 6:03:05 PM
Aex remains on the farmhouse roof, as Bralin listens while the person in his body leads along the person whose body he occupies.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Monday September 16th, 2019 6:48:00 PM
Tang is all ready to hang back and let others to the talking then realizes she might be one of the more qualified people to talk now. She considers how diplomatic she feels and decide that no, she really isn't the person to talk. She helps with the description if help is needed - wait do they have a description of the guy? She curses herself for not understanding any of the previous conversations, especially since Fahni reminded her that she had the spell for it prepared and everything.
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp Monday September 16th, 2019 7:03:33 PM
Jozhur tries to smile and keep up the charm to help Rill out. He only gets what's coming through the rings, but tries to nod and smile at the right times.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 Monday September 16th, 2019 8:27:28 PM
Terser watches, and waits. Through his ring, he reminds the others the Tinkerer was possibly carrying something.
DM Kathy Monday September 16th, 2019 10:37:48 PM
With the 'help' of his companions buzzing in his ears, Rill talks to Salley. After a moment, he is able to give a description of the Tinker--an older human man, rather short, with untidy gray hair. Oh, and he was probably carrying something. In the middle of his speech, he suddenly smiles. Salley looks a bit taken aback.
"Um, well, yes, I did see somebody like that," she replies. Behind her, a bucket appears, moving by itself from somewhere behind the house. It "walks," bobbing up and down slightly, to a trough, then empties water into the trough. "To be honest, we were a bit worried about him," Salley continues. "He was determined to go into Deepgloom Forest. I tried to talk him out of it, and so did my Hob. It's a dangerous place, and travelers do not often return. But, as I said, he was determined, so up the North Road he went."
Behind her, the now-empty bucket begins making its way back behind the house. Salley ignores it.
RobC - (Fahni) Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Tuesday September 17th, 2019 7:55:32 AM
Fahni can understand perfectly well what is going on. She just can't respond in kind.
"Hopefully we're not too far behind him. Perhaps we might even catch him in this place?"
She can't help but wonder why these particular worlds. Was he drawn to them somehow? How did he know they existed? Is there a connection she just isn't seeing?
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Tuesday September 17th, 2019 8:37:05 AM
Tang shrugs. We've survived many places from which none return. He is able to teleport as is our group so it's no surprise if he hasn't emerged. Hopefully we can catch him before he tears off somewhere else."
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Tuesday September 17th, 2019 6:42:09 PM
Happy her sad efforts for making conversation did pay off, Aerill hopes to learn some more about that forest the Tinker went in...
"What is so dangerous about Deepgloom forest Lady Salley? If our friend entered the forest we are bound to go find him... it would be good though to know what we might encounter...
Aerill does notice the animated bucket... or would it be sentient... as he and Salley talk Aerill observes the bucket, trying not to look too surprised though.
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp Tuesday September 17th, 2019 9:21:09 PM
Tozhur reminds AeRill to ask about how long ago he set off down the road, how far away the Deepgloom is, and what might be so dangerous about it.
And which way is North, just in case.
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday September 17th, 2019 9:25:52 PM
Aex/Hawk/Bralin takes a bit of a look around from her perch, and locates North. From there, should the "North Road" be obvious enough, s/he takes flight, gains some altitude, and tries to locate this wood.
Bralin - MikeK subbing for MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Tuesday September 17th, 2019 9:27:58 PM
Bralin opens his mouth to answer, and then finds himself, or his Rill self already doing so.
The dwarf uncharacteristically nods approval, and then quite characteristically stands there, doing nothing, awaiting the answer.
DM Kathy Tuesday September 17th, 2019 10:10:54 PM Tahni and Fang are hopeful. Maybe you'll be able to catch the Tinker before much longer.
As Bralin waits (and possibly critiques), Rill asks what is so dangerous about Deepgloom Forest.
"Well, there's wild beasts," Salley replies. "Things worse than just wolves or bears--although those are bad enough! Murderous horrors that'll rip you to shreds! There's folk that live there, too, they say, strange folk without eyes or tongues. You take my advice; wait for your friend here. There's a real nice inn in the village, about a mile down the road."
Jozhur reminds Rill to ask how long ago the Tinker set off.
"Yesterday, it was," Salley replies. "So if he's coming out at all, he's coming out soon. You're best off waiting."
Meanwhile, Aexana does some scouting. You can easily determine which direction is north, and from there---yes, there's a narrow road leading northward, and what looks like thick forest a mile or two distant.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 Wednesday September 18th, 2019 1:28:20 AM
Jozhur...or Terser, sighs. "Sounds like a party". He also wonders why these particular places, which seem to be getting more dangerous. Surely the Tinkerer knows they are after him.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision d20+11=20 ; Wednesday September 18th, 2019 8:11:09 AM
Tang is feeling a little smarter than usual with Tahni's body. She tries to put those smarts to use and think of any commonality or link between the various places the machines are being left (20 int check)
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Wednesday September 18th, 2019 5:53:25 PM
"I'm affraid we can not leave our friend out there Lady Salley... we have to go search for him... but... I'm loking forward to have a drink in the Inn later... "
Aerill nods to his friends: "Shall we?"
Bralin - MikeK subbing for MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Wednesday September 18th, 2019 6:23:08 PM
"Absolutely, oh, I mean, Aye" Bralin responds, stomping his boots enthusiastically.
"Pretty sure Jozhur goes first," he points out.
Bralin will head out with the rest.
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Wednesday September 18th, 2019 6:24:17 PM
Aex stays in the air, watching the road to the wood, and relaying if she sees anyone on it.
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp Wednesday September 18th, 2019 7:37:20 PM
"I don't think he, (I mean I?) do. I'm good at finding hidden things, but not so good at scouting a trail. Terser and Aexana are better at that."
RobC - (Fahni) Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Wednesday September 18th, 2019 7:59:31 PM
Fahni looks off into the distance. They're really close to the Tinker now. She can feel it in her bones.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 d20+9=27 ; d20+17=27 ; Wednesday September 18th, 2019 10:08:03 PM
"Right, no time to waste." Jozhur still is not accustomed to the voice that comes from his mouth.
He adjusts his polearm, ensuring he can quickly bring it to bear and tries to help lead the group down the road, looking for signs of the Tinkerer's passing.
-------------------- Perception: 27 Survival: 27
DM Kathy Wednesday September 18th, 2019 10:21:25 PM
Armed with information from the helpful Salley, you organize yourselves into a decent marching order and begin making your way toward the Deepgloom Forest. You pass various townsfolk along the road, who greet you cheerfully. At least, you assume those are greetings; you don't understand the Common Tongue as spoken here.
You turn up the North Road. It is noticeably narrower and less traveled than the road you began on. There are farms and houses along this road, but they quickly give way to pasture, and then to scrubby forest. You see only one person here, a man driving some cows who gives you a puzzled look but says nothing.
About an hour after you left Salley's house, you enter Deepgloom Forest. It is, as the name suggests, a deep forest, where the trees block out a good portion of the light making a sort of dim twilight. You hear the cries of birds, and the scuttling of small animals. Those with magical abilities can tell that there is magic here. Those with knowledge of nature can tell that the place is teeming with life. And, probably, magical life.
The road soon diminishes to a footpath, leading deeper into the dim forest.
RobC - (Fahni) Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 d20+11=18 ; d20+16=23 ; Thursday September 19th, 2019 9:02:17 AM
With her first level spells acting like cantrips, Fahni is quite happy to cast Entropic Shield and Protection from Evil on a regular basis.
She keeps alert, looking for any tracks to follow.
"The narrower the path, the better the ambush" Fahni rests her hand on the hilt of her axe.
Perception: 18 Survival: 23
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp d20+27=43 ; Thursday September 19th, 2019 5:01:12 PM
Tozhur is very thankful that his body's path led to his eyes being able to see in the dark. He didn't want to have to deal with that hurdle.
He uses his knowledge of the shadowy areas to keep extra alert for things that may go bump in the forest.
Perception 43
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Thursday September 19th, 2019 6:54:46 PM A narrow path with no offshoots at least gives us the hope that he followed it and we'll just have to go along behind him. No telling how big this forest is or if we'd be able to trace him through it if he goes off the path."
Tang follows Fahni's lead and keeps up her own cantrip buffs of mage armor and protection from evil.
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:25:17 PM
Aerill now more acting as the little Gnome would have done keeps to the center of the group. She rummages through Rill's vast itemlist looking for goodies that might help them in this forest.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 d20+9=17 ; d20+17=34 ; Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:43:04 PM
Dwarven Jozhur continues looking along the trail for any signs of the tinkerer's passing, but surely that wouldn't be easy, not with a days old trail to follow. He decides to carry his oversized weapon in hand and use it as a walking stick, just in case.
--------------------- Survival: 17 Perception: 34
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:51:49 PM
With the wood closing in, Aex descends to join her companions, and reverts to her gnome form.
She follows along behind Rill, and in front of Leafy, taking in the woods around her.
It eventually dawns on her that she can speak with the trees that the Tinker most likely passed by not that long ago.
"Hello tree," she says, addressing one of the bigger and presumably older ones. "We are looking for a man carrying a metal box. Have you seen him pass this way?"
Bralin - MikeK subbing for MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Thursday September 19th, 2019 7:53:58 PM
Well, at least the dwarf can see in the dark, because not having access to his various Status spells is driving Rill nuts.
There is really very little to do but march along and wait to get attacked.
DM Kathy Thursday September 19th, 2019 11:04:12 PM Tahni is discovering the joy of casting first-level spells as cantrips, but is also concerned about the narrow path and the dim forest. Fang likewise takes advantage of the ability to cast buffs without limit.
Bralin and Jozhur enjoy the benefits of darkvision; Terser pulls a weapon to use as a walking stick.
Meanwhile Rill is rummaging through his pack, every now and again saying something like, "I wonder what this does? Oh, right, now I remember."
Aexana realizes she can talk to trees, and asks one whether the Tinker passed by this way. Talking to trees requires patience. You ask your question, then have to wait a good minute to hear "hello" in reply.
Given enough time, however, you learn that a man carrying a box did come by this way. The tree's idea of time is different from yours; she seems vaguely surprised that the box man isn't still here. From this, you can surmise that the Tinker passed by recently, at least by a tree's definition of "recently." Salley had said yesterday.
Meanwhile, Terser and Jozhur are pretty sure that you're being watched.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Friday September 20th, 2019 7:31:07 PM
Tang is all ready to go. "If he was carrying a large box it's unlikely he could take it off the trail. let us be quick to follow him before whatever gives this forest it's reputation finds us."
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp d20+35=39 ; Saturday September 21st, 2019 7:50:38 PM
With plenty of shadows around, Tozhur takes the opportunity to melt into the shadows. Hide in plain sight - stealth 39
He moves off into the trees a bit to find the hidden eyes spying on them.
RobC - (Fahni) Tahni in Fang's body - HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Sunday September 22nd, 2019 4:02:08 AM
Fahni wordlessly nods in agreement with Tang. She unsheathes the axe she has been yearning to use.
Bralin - MikeK subbing for MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Sunday September 22nd, 2019 3:32:01 PM
Bralin trots along the path.
"Let's go get him, then."
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20=8 ; Sunday September 22nd, 2019 3:32:42 PM
Aexana thanks the tree, and then continues down the path.
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+38=40 ; d20+12=17 Sunday September 22nd, 2019 5:11:56 PM
(Perception 40, survival 17)
"Be alert friends", Aerill says while keeping a keen eye out himself. They got a clear warning that there are foul things lurking these woods...
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 d20+17=21 ; Sunday September 22nd, 2019 8:27:24 PM
Terser quietly mutters to himself about retaining his sense of impending doom. The dwarf now clutches his weapon in a fighting grip. He also notices that his old self has disappeared and smiles as he scans the dark for danger.
Perception: 21
DM Kathy Sunday September 22nd, 2019 10:23:41 PM
You stop talking to the tree and move on, conscious that there is something here taking an interest in you.
Jozhur slips behind a tree, blending into the shadows to gain an advantage over a potential foe.
As you move along, Rill spots a creature stalking you. It is a bandersnatch! Several of you fought one in the arena of Dirt City, and now it seems you need to fight another one. This would be a lot easier if you were in your own body.
Here is the map. Remember to only move your current character, which is not your usual character. :) You have one round before the bandersnatch attacks.
Fahni (RobC) HP: 152/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+15=31 ; d10+15=17 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 7:50:28 AM
Fahni can feel an adrenaline rush unlike anything she has felt before. She rolls with it and charges the beast.
-------------- Free action: Enter rage! Move action: Move to attack Standard action: Attack with Axe. Hit AC31 for 17pts
OOC: Have we had a chance to rest since the last battle? I think we have
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+24=42 ; d8+5=7 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 5:48:10 PM
Feeling totally uncomfortable in this body Aerill is more nervous than ever... spells that look rather unfamiliar are in fact most accessible now...
"Here goes... ", Aerill hisses and casts Spritiual weapon.
A hammer springs into existance and veers towards the Bandersnatch... hit first... talk later... Spiritual Hammer hits AC42 - no saving throw - damage 7...
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 17d6=55 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 7:27:05 PM
Aexana regards the bandersnatch and scours her .. self ... for possible responses.
This one seems interesting
The gnome casts a spell, instantly engulfing the creature in a cube of fire. Curiously, none of the trees or other vegetation seems affected.
Meanwhile, Leafy starts working its way around.
Cast Fire Storm, stacking blocks vertically to totally engulf bandersnatch. 55 hp damage. Reflex DC 27 halves.
DM Kathy d20+20=35 ; d20+32=51 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d20+44=51 ; d20+32=41 ; d20+32=49 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 10:34:54 PM
[OOC: You have not had a chance to rest since the last battle, though some people were able to renew spells.]
On seeing the creature, Fang enters rage! She moves up and attacks, but her axe skips off the creature's hide.
Rill casts Spiritual Weapon, and thwacks the beast a good one!
Aexana decides this is a good place for a Fire Storm. The creature manages to avoid some of the damage, but hisses in pain. Meanwhile, Leafy starts working his way around behind the bandersnatch.
The creature turns its fearsome gaze on Bralin. Bralin must make a DC 29 Fortitude save or become Confused for one round. Then it attacks Fang! Fang is bitten for 25 damage and is grappled! Then the claws hit for another 36 points of damage.
Bralin - MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) Tuesday September 24th, 2019 1:17:34 AM
(back from my travels. Will post for Bralin in the morning)
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp d20+35=55 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 1:19:40 AM The it's still Monday post!
Tozhur spends his first round sneaking closer to the creature, and his shadow detaches and slithers through the ground, ready to pop up on the other side. stealth 55 - nat 20
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp d20+12=26 ; d6=5 ; d20+25=27 ; d6+7=11 d6=1 7d6(2+3+1+1+2+4+3)=16 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 1:28:46 AM
Once he's close enough, the shadow pops up behind the creature and tries to drain its strength to help Tang out of its grasp.
vs Touch AC 26 - 5 strength damage
Then Tozhur dances quickly in and out of range to attack, but may not have been able to penetrate the creature's armor. spring attack to avoid AoO - AC27 (may hit if flatfooted from stealth)
11 damage, 1 cold damage, 16 sneak, 2 str damage
Bralin - MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) d20+24=32 ; d20+29=39 ; d10+13=22 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 4:08:07 PM
Bralin steels himself against the fearsome gaze of the creature (Fort save 32) and charges using his Boots of Flying. Thanks to the flanking shadow, Bralin hits AC 39, inflicting 22 points of damage with his axe, plus an additional 2 points of cold damage.
(Charging, Bralin's AC is 36 against the thing this round, and AC 40 against any attacks of opportunity as he closes with the creature.)
Through Bralin's body, the spirit of Rill smiles at the nearby form of Terser. "This whole dwarf thing is kinda fun, eh Jozhur?"
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+24=38 ; d8+5=8 ; 10d6=38 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 5:32:13 PM
Aerill guides the spiritual hammer again (hits AC38 - damage 8HP)
"Interesting... seems I now know something like... this!"
With that the Cleric casts Destruction dealing 170HP damage!! (Fort save DC26 for 38HP dam instead)
"POWER... LIMITLESS POWER...", Aerill shouts!
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+19=32 ; 3d6+10=16 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 6:08:45 PM
Aex jogs ahead along the path, and tucks in behind a nearby tree.
Meanwhile, Leafy steps up and delivers a blow.
-- Aex double move. Leafy moves up and attacks, Hits ac 32 for 20 hp damage
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Tuesday September 24th, 2019 6:56:54 PM
(bah I checked for a post being up yesterday but I guess I missed it)
Tang casts a spell to light up the area and dispel the shadows of the forest around the beast. (dancing lights in the area)
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 d20+29=41 ; 3d10=10 ; d20+29=42 ; d20+24=33 ; d20+19=35 ; d10+12=19 ; d10+12=13 ; d10+12=14 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 7:10:00 PM Another Bandersnatch? Perhaps we will face a Jobberwocky next.
Terser moves feeling his strength grow, and subconsciously letting a loud battle cry escape his mouth. He wants to smack himself for doing so, surely that just alerted everything within an hours march.
The dwarf then starts swinging his glaive, putting everything he has into the first slash, then following up with more flowing strikes. He is surprised at how naturally he swings the lumbering weapon.
If I can make up yesterday's missed post (sorry!), Terser will make a full attack as well. 1st hits AC 42: 22 damage Second hits AC 33: 16 damage Third hits AC 35: 17 damage
Share rage with Jozhur, Bralin: +6 STR/CON, +3 Will Saves, -2AC Raging: +6 STR/CON/CHA +3 Will Saves, -2 AC
Fahni (RobC) HP: 93/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+20=39 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 7:52:01 PM
It takes a moment for Fahni to come to her senses. She's just been hit - hard. Restrained as she is she can't use her axe either. All she can do is try to escape.
Casting a spell would seem practically impossible against this grip. How she'd like to cast Freedom of Movement.
No. All she can do is try and wriggle free the old fashioned way.
CMB to break free: 39
DM Kathy d20+21=34 ; d20+44=53 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d20+32=39 ; d20+32=52 ; d20+32=42 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+27=36 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 10:24:31 PM
Sneaky Jozhur darts in and attempts a surprise attack, but it looks as if the Bandersnatch knew you were coming, so it is not caught flat-footed. Your attack misses.
Bralin does not miss, charging forward to sink his axe into the creature's shoulder.
Rill, clearly going mad with power, launches a destructive spell! The results aren't as spectacular as you were hoping, but the bandersnatch does take 38 points damage.
Aexana changes position, and Leafy strikes a mighty blow! The tree hits!
Tahni casts a spell to light up the area. Jozhur will have to conceal his disappointment.
Terser lets out a dwarfish battle cry and swings his glaive! He hits! And then he hits some more because your DM is an old softie!
Fang tries to wriggle free of the grapple, but is held fast.
This time, the bandersnatch glares at Jozhur, who must make a DC 29 Fortitude save or be Confused for one round.
It crunches down on Fang for another 28 damage. It lashes out with its claws, hitting Leafy, and scoring a critical hit on Bralin! Leafy takes 17 damage; Bralin takes 39 damage and is Fatigued. It aims a tail slap at Terser, hitting for 25 damage. Terser must make a DC 28 Reflex save, or a bandersnatch quill lodges in his flesh, causing him to become Sickened.
Bralin - MarkB - (AC40 T14 F35, HP 221/221) d20+26=37 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+16=28 ; d10+13=19 ; d10+13=16 ; d10+13=22 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 11:12:42 AM
Bralin feels the attack of the thing sap his strength. He can also sense that Fang is in real trouble, locked in the creatures jaws. The part of him that is still Rill pulls at him to rescue Fang, but that's not who he is any more. Bralin has a different job to do.
One, two! One, two! And through and through his Dwarven axe went snicker-snack! Hits AC 39 for 19 points plus 4 cold damage Hits AC 31 for 16 points plus 2 cold damage Hits AC 30 for 22 points plus 1 cold damage (added flanking here)
He shouts out, "Fang is in trouble! She needs healing!"
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 6d6=12 ; d20+29=47 ; d10=1 ; d10=10 ; d10=9 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 5:10:30 PM
Terser makes another deep cut in the Bandersnatch. He then realizes that he has power within him to help Fang. He channels energy, healing those around him, but more importantly, providing the effects of a Freedom of Movement spell.
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Improved vital strike hits AC 47: 35 damage Spend 2 rounds of rage to Rapid Channel Energy Cure effecting Terser, Bralin, Aex, Leafy, Fang, and Jozhur: Receive a whopping 12 points of healing, but also providing Freedom of Movement to all That's how that works, right?
Share rage with Jozhur, Bralin: +6 STR/CON, +3 Will Saves, -2AC Raging: +6 STR/CON/CHA +3 Will Saves, -2 AC rounds of rage used: 4 Channels used: 1 Channel cure used: 1
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 5:26:14 PM
Aerill hears Bralin shouting: "Fang is in trouble! She needs healing!"
"Fang", Aerill thinks, "Fang? Tang of Fahni... oh Lord... this is messed up..."
Moving up close behind Fang, Aerill casts Heal on the furry friend. Fang is immediately healed for 150HP!
"Back on your feet friend"
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP81/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 3d6=15 ; d10=6 ; 3d6=8 ; 3d6=14 ; 3d6=14 ; 3d6=12 ; d20+19=25 ; 3d6+10=21 ; d8=7 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=28 ; 3d6+10=18 ; 3d6+10=23 ; d8=3 ; d20+17=27 ; 2d8+10=18 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 6:29:40 PM
Aex hears the call to heal Fang, and is tugged to move that way. Rill gets there first.
Just as well, she wanted to try this...
The gnome steps out from behind the tree, and casts as spell. Five balls of lightning appear in front of her, and she directs them into the bandersnatch.
Leafy takes the blow, and continues to attack.
-- Aex. 5' step. Cast Ball Lightning (standard action). Direct 20' into foe (move action) Lightning causes 15, 8, 14, 14, and 12 hp damage. Reflex DC 26 halves
Leafy. Full attack Slam 1 hits ac 25 for 28 hp damage Slam 2 Nat 20, Crit threat hits ac 28 for either 21 or 43 hp damage Bite hits ac27 for 18 hp damage
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision d20+20=40 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 6:56:19 PM
Tang is all ready to unless devastating and impressive magical power on the thing before she realizes that she's really not sure what spell to choose. Hesitantly she tries to polymorph the creature, but then realizes that doesn't work against unwilling targets. She eventually settles on energy drain (40 spell penetration, save fortitude DC 29?, 5 negative levels)
Fahni (RobC) HP: 236/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+29=37 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+17=29 ; d10+15=17 ; d10+15=24 ; d10+15=18 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 9:46:47 PM
Right. Now we're talking! Between the Freedom of Movement and the heal spells, Fahni has never felt better! Time to dish out a little payback.
"Thanks guys. Now lets put this monster in the ground!"
Now she gets to swing the axe.
5ft step east to flank with Leafy Hit AC39 for 17pts Hit AC36 for 25pts Hit AC31 for 18pts
DM Kathy d20+20=28 ; d20+32=46 ; d20+32=48 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d20+27=45 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 11:07:10 PM Bralin's dwarven axe goes snicker-snack! He does a lot of damage.
Terser thwacks the beast once, then shares some healing and Freedom of Movement with his companions.
Rill heals Fang. But, speaking of thwacking, his Spiritual Weapon should still be thwacking the bandersnatch. Remember to roll those attacks!
Aexana hits the beast with lightning, which only does half damage. Leafy attacks, and hits once.
Tahni, oddly hesitant, tries energy drain. This is a ranged touch attack, but you can roll it next time. (The save is to keep the negative levels from being permanent, which honestly will be the least of this critter's problems.)
Fang, now covered in bandersnatch slobber, lashes out with her axe and does still more damage!
You have the creature on the ropes now, but it is still fighting! It glares at Jozhur again--DC 29 Fortitude save to keep from becoming Confused. It tries to bite Jozhur's shadow, which goes about as well as you'd expect. It claws at Terser and Fang! Terser is hit for 17 damage; Fang is hit for 19 damage. Its tail slaps at Bralin! Bralin takes 30 damage, and must succeed at a DC 28 Reflex save or a quill lodges in his flesh, making him Sickened.
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp d20+19=22 ; d20+12=15 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 11:57:23 PM
Tozhur loses a round to his confusion, but the shadow still knows what to do.
Touch AC17 for 1 strength damage
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp d20+19=34 ; d20+25=39 ; d6+10=16 ; d6=6 ; 7d6=31 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 12:00:38 AM
Tozhur is able to slip his mind around the second confusion gaze and attack again, slipping in and around the claws with ease.
This attack goes a lot better, and he continues leeching this thing of its strength.
16 damage, 31 sneak, 6 strength damage
Fahni (RobC) HP: 217/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List d20+29=45 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+19=33 ; d10+15=23 ; d10+15=22 ; d10+15=16 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 2:49:51 AM "Why"*smash*"won't*hack*"you"*slash*"DIE!?"
Fahni keeps up her rage, swinging her axe around with great fury
Hit AC45 for 23pts Hit AC29 for 22pts Hit AC33 for 16pts
Bralin - MarkB - (AC35 T14 F31, HP 152/221) d20+10=11 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+14=30 ; d10+10=14 ; d10+10=17 ; d10+10=18 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 12:21:26 PM
(Reflex save - Rolled a 1! Now he is both Fatigued and Sickened.)
Bralin feels the quills of the creature embed in his flesh. He tries to ignore them, but an achiness spreads quickly though his body and he begins to sweat a bit. Terser's shared rage bolsters him though and he fights on.
Hits AC 34 for 17 points plus 5 cold damage Hits AC 33 for 20 points plus 3 cold damage Hits AC 35 for 21 points plus 3 cold damage (added flanking here. Also added Terser's Rage - I forgot about that earlier)
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+24=32 ; d8+5=10 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 5:53:44 PM
The Spiritual Hammer got lost in the forest last turn... he's back in full force now! Hammer hits AC32 - damage 10HP
Aerill considers his friends almost got rid of the creature so he saves his spells for another day... he'll patch up his friends once the thing is down.
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP81/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 3d6=11 ; 3d6=12 ; 3d6=10 ; 3d6=9 ; 3d6=10 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+17=22 ; 3d6+10=25 ; d8=4 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 6:10:30 PM
Aexana reviews the situation, and also decides to wait.
The balls of lightning continue to shock the bandersnatch.
And Leafy continues it's attack.
-- Lightning causes 11, 12, 10, 9, and 10 hp damage. Reflex DC 26 halves
Leafy. Full attack Slam 1 misses (ac 21) Slam 2 hits ac 37 for 29 hp damage Bite misses (ac 22)
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision d20+11=17 ; d4=2 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 6:42:57 PM
Tang again stands about wondering what on earth she should cast. Did that last ray even hit? (17 touch), she's not sure. She tries to blind the thing this round with Power Word: Blind - it's blinded for 3 rounds if it has 100-200 hp or 3 minutes if it's under 100.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 230/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 d20+29=38 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+19=30 ; d10+15=25 ; d10+15=19 ; d10+15=18 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 9:39:26 PM
Terser continues the flowing strikes with his glaive, grinning at the gashes he leaves in his foe.
-------------------------- Full attack First hits AC 38: 25 damage Second hits AC 39: 19 damage Third misses(?) AC 30: 18 damage
Share rage with Jozhur, Bralin: +6 STR/CON, +3 Will Saves, -2AC Raging: +6 STR/CON/CHA +3 Will Saves, -2 AC rounds of rage used: 5 Channels used: 1 Channel cure used: 1
DM Kathy Thursday September 26th, 2019 10:33:02 PM Bralin isn't feeling so good, but continues to attack. And hit. And do damage.
Aexana lets her lightning and Leafy do the damage while she assesses the situation.
Similarly, Rill is content to let his Spiritual Weapon do the work while he readies to help his companions.
Terser hits twice with his glaive; Jozhur hits once with his Sneak Attack.
Fang, well into her rage, hacks into the beast and asks why it doesn't just DIE already!! At which point it dies, already.
Tahni can save her spell, because the battle is over.
Bralin, however, is still feeling unwell. Removing the quill will make him feel better, and it is a DC 20 Heal check. Failing the check still removes the quill; it just does damage.
Once that is taken care of, you are free to resume your search for the device.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Friday September 27th, 2019 7:40:15 PM
Tang starts to go look at the wounded before remembering she's someone else at the moment. She considers her spell list and decides to let the others do any required healing.
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP81/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+16=21 ; Saturday September 28th, 2019 8:52:35 AM
Aexana strolls over to Bralin, and removes the quill.
"You should hold the shield higher," she points out, helpfully.
[Heal 21]
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp d20+27=46 ; Saturday September 28th, 2019 8:19:37 PM
Jozhur looks around at where the beast came from, seeing if it had any goodies, or if there are mates and kids around to worry about.
Perception 46
Fahni (RobC) HP: 217/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Sunday September 29th, 2019 1:10:39 AM
Fahni drops her rage and feels the exhaustion start to set in. Being up close in the combat, that rush of adrenaline - it was exhilarating.
With the exception of Bralin, everyone else looked to be in ok condition
"Thanks for that healing back there" she says to the group in general "It was a close one"
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Sunday September 29th, 2019 8:56:35 AM
Tang goes up to Fahni and looks down at her own body. It feels weird to be looking at herself like this. "Some advice for being me; cast a few spells before you rage. Most of my magic makes you a more effective warrior and you can get in two spells before attacking afterwards."
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:02:22 PM
Glad the beast is dead, Aerill follows the rest of the group.
"No sight of him yet? "
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 d20+22=31 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+9=18 ; Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:49:25 PM
Terser comes down from his rage and takes a moment to catch his breath. When he's had a moment, he goes right back to checking the path ahead for danger and signs of the TInkerer passing.
DM Kathy Sunday September 29th, 2019 10:00:38 PM Aexana is able to remove the quill from Bralin without causing further damage.
Jozhur has a look around, but sees no sign of a den, any goodies, or (thankfully) any more bandersnatches.
Fang and Terser stop their rage and begin dealing with the aftermath.
Tahni has some advice for Fang, seeing as how she usually is Fang.
Rill wonders whether there's any sign of the Tinker.
The answer is "not really." There is, however, still the faint forest trail you've been following.
Bralin - MarkB - (AC35 T14 F31, HP 152/221) Sunday September 29th, 2019 11:25:10 PM
Old habits die hard. As Bralin cleans and stowes his axe, he uses the Status effect of the rings to determine if anyone is injured. As far as he can tell, Only Bralin, Terser and Aexana are injured.
He turns to the form of Aexana. "Thank you for removing that quill. Now, if you or Rill will be so kind as to see to the injuries of Terser and me we can be on our way."
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 Monday September 30th, 2019 3:19:28 PM
Ready to get on with it, Terser informs the others his ring will take care of the rest of his patching up.
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp d20+35=52 ; Monday September 30th, 2019 3:21:01 PM
"Time should take care of that, BrRill. So long as he didn't take off my ring for some reason."
Without anything else to take their immediate attention, he continues down the trail, being naturally stealthy at full speed.
Stealth 52
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Monday September 30th, 2019 5:56:57 PM
Whomever needs some more patching up will get help from Aerill.
So where's back on the trail... back on the trail gang...
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Monday September 30th, 2019 6:41:24 PM
Tang heads back to the trail and hesitates. "Do we go left or right to keep going into the forest? I don't know for sure." she's a bit confused about being confused. Normally she's so used to surviving the wilds she can always tell her directions but now that knowledge is dim and useless.
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP81/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday September 30th, 2019 6:52:07 PM
"That way," Aexana replies to Tang, pointing down the trail.
The gnome follows along.
Fahni (RobC) HP: 217/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Monday September 30th, 2019 10:16:51 PM
Aexana seems to know whcich way to go. Fahni cleans the excess blood from her axe and follows along.
DM Kathy Monday September 30th, 2019 10:48:19 PM
You spend a few moments making sure everyone is healed, then start down the trail again. You are alert for more danger, but none comes. After about 15 minutes, you find the device.
It's a delicate-looking thing of wrought brass, surrounding a matched pair of pinkish-white baubles. Appraise DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The baubles are actually pink pearls, worth about 100 gold each.}
You assess the device, and conclude that it can be deactivated with a combination of arcane and divine energies.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision d20+18=23 ; d20+24=38 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:01:46 AM
Tang sits down ready to wait for the more magically inclined to turn off the device. It takes almost a minute, or the urging of her companions, to realize that oh yeah she's a mage at the moment. She gets up and considers it before sharing with the group what she finds out (appraise 23, Knowledge: Arcana 38).
Bralin - MarkB - (AC35 T14 F31, HP 152/221) d20+6=24 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 3:12:06 PM
Bralin looks at the delicate machine.
"Well, those pink things look like they have value. I reckon we could bust the thing up, but if you think magic will do the trick, the wizards and the priests should try that first. Them maybe we pop those pink things out and wreck the rest just for good measure."
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 d20+6=18 ; d20+15=17 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 5:33:48 PM
Aerill swallows as it seems he should now take the lead in deactivating this thing... inside there's a humble greenmage that rarely steps forward on her own...
Know Arcana 18 Spellcraft 17
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP81/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday October 1st, 2019 6:43:20 PM
The taciturn dwarf inside the humble greenmage waits.
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp Tuesday October 1st, 2019 6:58:50 PM
Tozhur had been looking forward to getting his hands into the latest device, but it seems this is the first to not need deft hands and trap manipulation tools.
He still looks thoroughly around the area to see if there are any traps in the area.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:48:37 PM
New to this magic thing, Jerser waits, content to let Tahni and Rill handle this.
DM Kathy Tuesday October 1st, 2019 10:43:13 PM
You spend some more time studying the device. The pearls inside are valuable. However, to get them out safely, you should probably deactivate the device first.
That requires combined arcane and divine energies. For example, one person could cast an arcane spell on the device, and another could channel positive (divine) energy.
This one is up to the spellcasters; the rest of the group can only wait.
Fahni (RobC) HP: 217/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 3:18:47 AM
Fahni tightly grasps the handle of her axe. One word from the rest of the party and she's ready to start swinging.
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 7:59:14 AM "I can cover arcane or divine. Who's helping me?" Tang starts channeling the abundant local magical energy into the device using whichever energy isn't covered by whoever volunteers to help.
Bralin - MarkB - (AC35 T14 F31, HP 221/221) Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 11:20:40 AM
The spirit of Rill rummages around in Bralin's mind and finds that he has the capacity to address this situation. The dwarf steps toward the thing as he addressedls the form of Tahni.
"Good work Tahni. I think you're the only arcane caster here. You cast an arcane spell on the thing, and as you do so I will channel energy. That should do the trick. If Rill wants to add to that it certainly can't hurt.
"Once that's done Tahni, your arcane sight should notice a change in the thing."
So when Tahni is ready, Bralin will Channel Energy at the same time she casts her spell. And just for good measure, he will then cast a Detect Magic to make sure the magic has gone out of device.
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 6:02:30 PM
Wait and watch. If he knew anything about magic, he'd suggest an arcane and divine dispel at the same time.
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 6:13:47 PM
Aerill follows the lead of the other casters and will either help them in their chants or else he will cast Dispel Magic...
DM Kathy Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 10:45:20 PM
Belatedly, Tahni realizes that she is the only source of arcane energy in the group. She casts a spell at the device, while Bralin channels divine energy. Nothing seems to happen, but when you use your Detect Magic and other abilities, you can see that the device is no longer active.
Fang gleefully disposes of the brass casing, leaving the pearls ready for the taking.
Your work here is done. You can move on to the next destination whenever you are ready.
Bralin - MarkB - (AC35 T14 F31, HP 221/221) Thursday October 3rd, 2019 11:58:18 AM
Bralin will walk over and use his skills (Craft Sculpture, Craft Stonemasonry) to carefully pop the pearls out of the thing. Then he gives it a whack with his axe for good measure.
"OK, let's go."
While he waits, he says a quiet prayer to Pantheon and Gargul that they restore everyone to their rightful bodies. Although, if that does not happen Rill can live with being a dwarf. There are worse things.
New Jozhur (WarrenG) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 173 --Shadow Companion 86hp Thursday October 3rd, 2019 12:59:53 PM
Tozhur sheathes his swords and calls his shadow back to his side, making sure that the magic doesn't leave it behind.
Then he says the magic word along with the others.
(Brock) (Jozhur in Terser's body) Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200/230, DR 3/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 3 Thursday October 3rd, 2019 4:27:08 PM
Terser hopes his dwarven body experience has come to an end. He is more than ready to move onto the next place.
MikeK Aexana Eagle HP166/166 - AC31/23/25 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP81/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Thursday October 3rd, 2019 6:26:04 PM
With a silent prayer to the gods, Aexana speaks the command word.
AeRill (STEVENVDB) HP 161/161 - AC 29/16/27 - SR 20 - CMD 26 Thursday October 3rd, 2019 6:47:46 PM
Aerill nods... prey's all will be back to normal, and speaks the command
Tang (Tahni's body, Fang's player). AC 23/14/20 -- CMD 22 -- HP 163+34Temp/163 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Thursday October 3rd, 2019 7:17:26 PM Five gold says we all turn into fish or something next world." Tang says before joining in on saying the words to send them onwards.
Fahni (RobC) HP: 217/203 (236 rage) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 while hasted) DR 1 CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday October 3rd, 2019 8:50:28 PM
Fahni isn't sure she wants to take that bet. Which pouch would the five gold come from? The one that Tang is wearing, or the one that she is wearing?
She speaks the command word and waits to see what will happen
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