GM Steve -- Sleep, then off Saturday September 21st, 2019 10:52:23 PM Grindar turns to his friends and says, "I ready to go now if you guys are, but making an early start after a good nights sleep before heading back into the death trap known as the Sargrass Plains is probably a good idea."
Bigby says, "Strange, the writing on the box has been rubbed off. Oh well, no need for concern about that I'm sure. Off we are or, sleep then off."
'Lil didn't notice the box, but looks at it when Bigby speaks up. She tries to figure out if it's just worn down with age and use, or if someone deliberately rubbed it off. Either way, she's down with getting a good meal.
Sol nods, apparently not noticing the box, but hearing Bigby talk about it. "I would vote for one good nights rest before we go. I am anxious to get going, but feel that it may be unwise to head out without being completely rested."
Caelwyn concurs with the general mood. "I agree, let's sleep for the night and get a solid start in the morning. We need to be prepared!"
. 'Lil only, perception DC-15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The writing on the box has been rubbed off.} DC-20: Highlight to display spoiler: {There was a word, most likely "sananobis".}
The group stays for a final evening, spending it as local celebrities. Word of your mission has gotten out, and it seems like everyone here who has had anything to do with you and half of those who haven't want to wish you well. Enjoying the hospitality at Culliver's requires dealing with a crowd, even though Edith has made your table as private as the layout allows. You survive, of course, but not without a request or two that Grindar sing.
Waking early the next morning seems to be the best way to get out of town. People kept you from turning in as early as you would have liked, but a firm explanation that they were disturbing your much-needed rest got them to leave you alone. It didn't stop them from continuing the party, of course, but that wasn't near your quarters. Still, you were up early and out of town before many people were about. . . Which meant you only had to deal with Auntie handing you something light but tasty on the way. She didn't say what ihe meat was.
The grass did not become easier to travel through while you were biding time with the monks. As before, your going is slow. It doesn't seem to matter much whether you stay on the plains in the grass or up along the mountainside where the plants are easier to deal with but the terrain is more difficult. This is going to be a slow trip.
You keep going, sometimes in the grass and sometimes taking a break from it, heading roughly south. After two and a half days, the crystal still points back the way you came. You're on a hillside where the grasses are shorter, coming to the crest. And when you reach the top you notice that there is something large and colorful down the way you're headed and off to the left -- towards the grasses. It's a good hundred and fifty yards away, glinting in the sunlight.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Monday September 23rd, 2019 5:26:32 AM
Grindar, upon seeing the colorful shiny thing, asks his friends, "What might that be, should I try to sneak down there and get a closer look?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday September 23rd, 2019 11:44:52 AM
"sounds good, but last time that happened I was covered in ants. Be careful."
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+7=22 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 12:06:12 PM
'Lil's eyes peer at the box. "Sananobis," she says quietly. "Hey!" she says louder. "Anyone know what or who the heck a sananobis is?" She wonders if it's a trigger word for the box. She watches for any reaction.
She has a good time, yessir.
The next day, she wonders out loud why they didn't bring a scythe to cut their way through all this grass. "Large, colorful, AND shiny. Yea, that's probably a trap." She elbows Grindar and smiles. "Go trigger it so we can get this over with, eh?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+1=5 ; Monday September 23rd, 2019 5:06:26 PM
Sol chuckles.
"Well I believe it would be a good idea to figure out what it does before we decide to go barrelling straight into it."
He looks to his Familiar.
"Corbin, can you take a look for us and let us know what you see?"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Monday September 23rd, 2019 9:26:15 PM
Caelwyn smiles. He too remembers Bigby and the ants. "Tell Corbin to be careful, who knows what that might be."
He strings his longbow and fits an arrow to the string.
GM Steve -- Should I try to sneak down there and get a closer look? Monday September 23rd, 2019 11:55:28 PM Grindar, upon seeing the colorful shiny thing, asks his friends if he should try to sneak down there and get a closer look.
Bigby encourages Grindar to do so, but warns him to be careful.
'Lil is interrupted from speculating about the box they received, or the possibility cutting the grass, to give her considered opinion that this is probably a trap.
Sol suggests figuring out what it is before tackling it head on. "Corbin, can you take a look for us and let us know what you see?"
Caelwyn smiles. He, too, remembers Bigby and the ants as he prepares his bow.
. Corbin flies over the area, but does not seem especially interested or alarmed by anything there. (A wizard's empathic link allows him to communicate empathically with the familiar, not see through its eyes. Only general emotions can be shared.)
As Corbin returns, you notice that the shiny thing has not moved or changed. From the distance, it must be large. But it is partially hidden by grass, 450 feet away.
Sol only: Highlight to display spoiler: {I do not find a language listed for Corbin, although a raven familiar can speak a language. After he lands, Corbin croaks out what Sol understands to be the word "bug," although the others do not seem to understand the croak.}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 5:43:10 AM
Grindar decides to wait for Corbin to return, and Sol to report the findings before attempting to sneak down to investigate.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 11:22:13 AM
Bigby too awaits Corbins information from his investigation of the shiny shiny thing ahead of them.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 12:26:34 PM
"Well dude," 'Lil starts. "What'd the bird see? We in trouble?" Her eyes sparkle a bit at the idea of trouble...
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2019 5:33:40 PM
((OoC: Sorry, yeah Corbin speaks Common, will update on my sheet))
Sol gives a confused look at his familiar.
"He said the word 'bug'. I assume he means there are bugs there, and after our last run in with them, I think it may be wise to avoid that area altogether."
GM Steve -- Her eyes sparkle a bit at the idea of trouble Tuesday September 24th, 2019 11:15:57 PM Grindar decides to wait for Corbin to return, and Sol to report the findings before attempting to sneak down to investigate.
Bigby too awaits Corbins information from his investigation of the shiny shiny thing ahead of them.
'Lil starts. "What'd the bird see? We in trouble?"
Sol gives a confused look at his familiar. "He said the word 'bug'. I assume he means there are bugs there, and after our last run in with them, I think it may be wise to avoid that area altogether."
Caelwyn stands ready with his bow.
. The group's previous path will take them closer to the shiny thing unless they decide to avoid it entirely. On the other hand, it will not take them all the way to it unless they decide to investigate.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 11:33:23 PM
Caelwyn frowns. "Can he tell us anything else about what the object is? I don't want to risk our lives for nothing, but I do wonder what that might be..."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+8=25 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 5:43:11 AM
Grindar thinks for a moment, then says, "Well, not a fan of bugs, but it might be worth an investigation". He removes his breastplate, and asks Sol to cast mage armor on him, then attempts to steathfully sneak down to get a better look. (Stealth 25)
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 12:14:38 PM
"Always sneakin'," 'Lil murmurs. She unstraps Maya and follows several yards behind Grindar, ready to charge in if he gets 'imself in trouble.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 2:24:42 PM
Bigby awaits. He whispers, "be careful Grindar. Drop and roll if its ants."
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 7:19:53 PM
Sol does as Grindar asks.
"Just be careful, we do not wish to ride to your rescue if we can avoid it! Corbin, go with him, and keep an eye out. Though what did you mean by 'bug'?"
GM Steve -- Always sneakin' d20=19 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:03:09 PM Caelwyn frowns. "Can he tell us anything else about what the object is? I don't want to risk our lives for nothing, but I do wonder what that might be..."
Grindar thinks for a moment. He removes his breastplate, and asks Sol to cast mage armor on him, then attempts to steathfully sneak down to get a better look.
'Lil unstraps Maya and follows several yards behind Grindar, ready to charge in if he gets 'imself in trouble.
Bigby awaits. He whispers, "Be careful Grindar. Drop and roll if its ants."
Sol casts the spell Grindar requests. "Just be careful, we do not wish to ride to your rescue if we can avoid it! Corbin, go with him, and keep an eye out. Though what did you mean by 'bug'?"
. While Bigby, Caelwyn, and Sol wait, Grindar sneaks up on whatever it is over there. 'Lil follows, about a round behind in this rough terrain, and Corbin flies overhead.
Grindar and 'Lil: Highlight to display spoiler: {As you get closer, the scale of the scene becomes clearer to you. At a distance of 450', sneaking up on the shiny thing will take many rounds -- assuming that you approach carefully but at normal movement for the first minute, you get close enough to make out that it is a huge beetle, about 10' long and half hidden in the weeds. The beetle's carapace is colorful and reflective, primarily in greens and golds. There is something odd about the way it is positioned, and it has not moved that you can see in the time you have spent approaching it.}
Grindar: Highlight to display spoiler: {OOC, you can save the 25 Stealth roll and use it when you feel you are cloase enough to need it if you want. Right now you would still have plenty of time to react.}
Sol: Highlight to display spoiler: {Corbin remains unperturbed the whole time.}
After about a minute, Grindar and 'Lil are 150' from the thing.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 8:58:09 PM
Caelwyn, with an arrow on the string, approaches as well, but only to within longbow range. He tries to stay under cover and not make himself too obvious, wanting to support from a distance if Lil and Grindar get into trouble.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Thursday September 26th, 2019 5:58:27 AM "This is odd" Grindar whispers to Lil as the giant beetle thing doesn't move, "It's position is a little off, I'm going in for a closer look". He then draws Bwyell from his back, and moves as close as he can while using the grass for cover. when he is about 50ft away, he will switch into super sneaky mode to move the remainder of the way, stopping about 30 ft from the beetle. (Stealth 25)
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+6=21 ; d8+3=6 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 12:30:22 PM
'Lil ain't got no super sneaky mode. She follows Grindar until he goes into his, but that puts her in range to charge and stab somethin' if she needs to.
Readied action: Charge and stab what needs stabbin'. Hit AC 21 for 6 damage.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday September 26th, 2019 2:12:45 PM
Bigby will do double move to move closer to her allies and hopefully able to attack a round later if needed.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday September 26th, 2019 4:16:09 PM
ooc: bigby is he. woops
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Thursday September 26th, 2019 7:08:13 PM
Sol will remain fair enough away that his lack of grace will not affect the party's attempts at stealth, but close enough that he is not beyond the range he can help from, he however whispers quietly.
"What is there? Can you see anything more clearly?"
GM Steve -- This is odd Thursday September 26th, 2019 10:46:14 PM Caelwyn, with an arrow on the string, approaches to within longbow range, trying to stay under cover.
Grindar whispers to Lil as the giant beetle thing doesn't move, "I'm going in for a closer look".
'Lil follows Grindar until he starts to sneak, but that puts her in range to charge and stab somethin' if she needs to.
Bigby moves closer to his allies and hopefully able to attack a round later if needed.
Sol remains fair enough away that his lack of grace will not affect the party's attempts at stealth, but close enough that he is not beyond the range he can help from.
. The party takes another minute or two to make its way into folks' respective positions. Furthest, Caelwyn and Sol stop about 100' from what is by then clearly a huge beetle. Bigby, 'Lil, and Grindar move to about 70', 50', and 30' away respectively. Grindar takes his time for the last little bit, moving carefully and quietly. Grindar has not seen the beetle move yet.
The beetle is about 10' long and 5' or 6' high, which leaves the grasses hiding its lower portion. It is bright green and gold, with some mottled shading into other colors in places. The more armored portions are reflective, as well. It is tilted over at an angle, and has been the entire time.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Thursday September 26th, 2019 11:08:41 PM
Caelwyn can't tell if the thing is asleep or dead, but he doesn't want to find out. He gestures for Lil and Grindar to fall back, but doesn't call out for fear of waking the creature up.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+8=27 ; d20=17 ; Friday September 27th, 2019 6:04:09 AM
Grindar looks at the ground to see if he can find a small rock, if he does, while holding Bwyell in his off hand, he will throw the rock so that it hits the ground on the opposite side of the beetle. He isn't aiming at anything in particular, just testing his hypothesis that the bug is dead, hopefully without giving away his position. (stealth 27+2 for favored terrain=29) I'm not sure if I need to make an attack roll or not for throwing the rock, but rolled a 17+7 for strength and Bab -4 for improvised weapon=20.
If Grindar can't find a rock, he will draw one of his daggers, and throw that in the same fashion. 17+7 for strength and bab -4 for being out of range by two increments=20
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday September 27th, 2019 11:23:07 AM
'Lil's getting bored. "We gonna take this much time every time we see something what ain't grass? Animals don't stay that still less they're dead. We should probably be more worried about what down there is holding on to that bug."
She thinks. "An animal eating it would be moving it around. Maybe there's some carnivorous plant over there slowly digestin' it's head or something."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Friday September 27th, 2019 11:38:13 AM
Bigby watches and waits. "this place is gets weirder and weirder. This was the shiny, right?"
GM Steve -- This was the shiny, right? Saturday September 28th, 2019 11:20:11 AM Caelwyn gestures for Lil and Grindar to fall back, but doesn't call out for fear of waking the creature up.
Grindar looks around for something to throw, finally settling on one of his daggers. While holding Bwyell in his off hand, he throws the dagger so that it hits the ground on the opposite side of the beetle with a satisfying rustling of the grass.
'Lil's getting bored. She whispers, "Animals don't stay that still less they're dead. We should probably be more worried about what down there is holding on to that bug."
Bigby watches and waits. "This place is -- gets weirder and weirder."
. The rustling of the grass when Grindar's dagger falls was louder than he has been, but is followed by a continued lack of movement by the beetle. (Or of, to 'Lil's point, whatever may be holding the beetle.)
People's distances to the beetle remain unchanged this round.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Saturday September 28th, 2019 6:46:44 PM
Sol moves in a little closer, watching Corbin, and asking him to let him know if anything starts sneaking up on the party.
Sol ensures he gets within about 60 feet, so his spells will be able to work.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=4 ; Sunday September 29th, 2019 8:50:34 PM
Caelwyn creeps a bit closer, but stays well behind the others. He tries to see if there is anything holding the beetle down.
Perception 4
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+8=24 ; Monday September 30th, 2019 5:53:56 AM
Emboldened by the outcome of his experiment, Grindar, with Bwyell in hand, walks boldly over to retrieve his dagger, and examine the beetle more closely. (Perception 24)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday September 30th, 2019 12:26:27 PM
"is it dead Grindar? Try kicking it."
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Monday September 30th, 2019 3:05:01 PM
'Lil follows Grindar, taking no effort to remain sneaky. She's still ready to charge and attack anything what needs attacking.
Reusing previous to-hit roll: Charge and stab what needs stabbin'. Hit AC 21 for 6 damage.
GM Steve -- Stab what needs stabbin' Monday September 30th, 2019 8:07:52 PM Sol moves in a little closer, watching Grindar, choosing an optimum spell-casting distance. Corbin is watching from above.
Caelwyn creeps a bit closer, but stays well behind the others. He tries to see if there is anything holding the beetle down.
Grindar, emboldened by the outcome of his experiment, walks boldly over to retrieve his dagger, and examine the beetle more closely.
Bigby asks, "Is it dead Grindar? Try kicking it."
'Lil follows Grindar, taking no effort to remain sneaky. She's still ready to charge and attack anything what needs attacking.
. Grindar, followed by 'Lil, walks around the beetle to where his dagger landed. The beetle continues not to move. He does not see anything that might be holding it down -- if anything is, it's low in the grass. In fact, Grindar gathers that the beetle has been dead for some time, as there are normal-sized insects making a feast of it at the joints in its carapace. And those wings are the size of tower shields.
'Lil eagerly looks for something to attack, but is disappointed. The shell of the beetle sparkles in the sun.
Grindar and 'Lil end up about 10' away from the beetle on the far side (down-slope) from where you started. The remainder of the party is staggered at 50' to 80' away on the up-slope side, where Grindar and 'Lil are half-hidden by the beetle.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Monday September 30th, 2019 8:53:46 PM
"Well, this is dissapointin'," says 'Lil as she puts Maya away. "Still, real pretty, eh? At least it was when it wasn't swarmin' with bugs and junk."
She has a thought. She gets Maya back out and starts pokin' them wings. They tough enough to actually be tower shields?
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Monday September 30th, 2019 10:38:59 PM
Caelwyn relaxes a bit, seeing how close his comrades have gotten to the beetle without its moving at all. He puts away his bow, swapping it for his spear and trident, and marches forward toward them, still keeping an eye out for trouble.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Tuesday October 1st, 2019 5:41:15 AM "I was thinking the same thing Lil, I don't normally fight with a shield, but for those that do, if these things are strong enough, they would make a very attractive shield indeed".
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday October 1st, 2019 11:20:41 AM
Bigby will move up closer.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 5:57:06 PM
Sol, seeing the danger is apparently passed, or at least the threat of it will move up closer.
"What is it my friends, do you know what this thing is?"
He approaches so he can see the bug himself.
"Or what happened to it?"
GM Steve -- There must be a million of them Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:07:06 PM 'Lil puts her weapon away, saying, "Well, this is dissapointin'. Still, real pretty, eh? At least it was when it wasn't swarmin' with bugs and junk." She has a thought. She gets Maya back out and starts pokin' them wings. They tough enough to actually be tower shields?
Caelwyn relaxes a bit, seeing how close his comrades have gotten to the beetle without its moving at all. He puts away his bow, swapping it for his spear and trident, and marches forward toward them, still keeping an eye out for trouble.
Grindar speaks to 'Lil. "I was thinking the same thing Lil, I don't normally fight with a shield, but for those that do, if these things are strong enough, they would make a very attractive shield indeed".
Bigby moves closer.
Sol, seeing the danger is apparently passed, or at least the threat of it will move up closer so he can see the bug himself. "What is it my friends, do you know what this thing is? Or what happened to it?"
. 'Lil's weapon hits the beetle's wing with a satisfying THUNK but doesn't mark the surface. Whatever these wings are made of, they're tough.
However, the insects on the beetle are disturbed by the vibration. You hear a buzzing coming from within and below the beetle, immediately followed by an enormous swarm of cockroach-sized flying insects that come boiling out of the joints in the carapace. Three of you are well out of the area of the swarm, but 'Lil and Grindar are caught in it and covered by the bugs.
'Lil is 5' from the beetle, downslope; Grindar is next to her. Bigby, Sol, and Caelwyn are about 40', 50', and 60' away, upslope, when they realize what has happened. The swarm is about 15' in diameter, with 'Lil and Grindar at its center, and includes both crawlers and fliers. This is difficult terrain.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 5:50:02 AM "Well, this is just dandy!" Grindar says as he tries moving out of the swarm, by moving 10ft south of his current location, once out of the swarm, he will drop to the ground, and roll around, hoping to squish as many bugs as possible that might be clinging to his body still.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 4:10:01 PM
Bigby will cast produce flame in his right hand and prepare to attack the swarm. "Fire works if memory serves."
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 5:43:29 PM
"I was just pokin' your bug, little dudes!" cries 'Lil. She takes stock of the situation, trying to determine if these were dangerous bugs swarming them, or just gross ones. If she's getting hurt, she'll pound the ground around'er with Ramona. Otherwise she follows Grindar outta this place.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 6:59:40 PM
Caelwyn curses under his breath. "This again..." He immediately moves forward and to help knock bugs off his comrades if he can. He wonders how quickly he could make a torch...perhaps that could be of more assistance?
GM Steve -- Well, this is just dandy! d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 11:52:23 PM Grindar tries moving out of the swarm. After ten feet, he drops to the ground and rolls around, hoping to squish as many bugs as possible that might be clinging to his body still.
Bigby casts produce flame in his right hand and prepares to attack the swarm.
'Lil cries, "I was just pokin' your bug, little dudes!" She takes stock of the situation, then pounds the ground around'er with Ramona.
Caelwyn curses under his breath. "This again..." He immediately moves forward and to help knock bugs off his comrades if he can. He wonders how quickly he could make a torch...perhaps that could be of more assistance?
. Link to the map 'Lil, at the center of the swarm, takes 6 points of damage. Grindar takes 3 points damage.
Grindar is followed by about half of the bugs when he moves, the rest staying with 'Lil. Grindar drops and rolls, ending the round prone. 'Lil lays about energetically, but isn't sure she's having much effect. Both remain surrounded by bugs. Caelwyn moves as far as he can, and Bigby casts his spell before moving. (I have taken the liberty of moving you on the map.)
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2019 5:08:43 AM
Sol will move a little closer (Q13) and cast Unseen Servant, commanding it to get the bugs off of Lil and Grindar as best it can, focusing on Lil first as she seems to be having more trouble.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 26/29 Thursday October 3rd, 2019 5:38:22 AM
Grindar tries rolling around some more again hoping to clear off some of the bugs. Dropping Bwyell, he swats with both hands as he rolls.
'Lil - (Carl) - 20/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Thursday October 3rd, 2019 12:46:51 PM
'Lil wants to scream about how gross this is, but worries about bugs gettin' in her mouth. Instead, she just charges straight east away from the beetle.
Double move in difficult terrain = 30' east.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+4=10 ; d6+3=9 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2019 2:00:44 PM
Bigby will move up closer and then throw the produced flame (ranged touch). 10 attack, 9 dmg if hit.
*Flames as bright as a torch appear in your open hand. The flames harm neither you nor your equipment.
In addition to providing illumination, the flames can be hurled or used to touch enemies. You can strike an opponent with a melee touch attack, dealing fire damage equal to 1d6 + 1 point per caster level (maximum +5). Alternatively, you can hurl the flames up to 120 feet as a thrown weapon. When doing so, you attack with a ranged touch attack (with no range penalty) and deal the same damage as with the melee attack. No sooner do you hurl the flames than a new set appears in your hand. Each attack you make reduces the remaining duration by 1 minute. If an attack reduces the remaining duration to 0 minutes or less, the spell ends after the attack resolves.
GM Steve -- Well, this is just dandy! d6=2 ; d6=2 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 12:05:22 AM Sol moves closer and casts Unseen Servant, commanding it to get the bugs off of Lil and Grindar as best it can, focusing on Lil first as she seems to be having more trouble.
Grindar tries rolling around some more again hoping to clear off some of the bugs. Dropping Bwyell, he swats with both hands as he rolls.
'Lil wants to scream about how gross this is, but worries about bugs gettin' in her mouth. Instead, she just charges straight east away from the beetle.
Bigby moves closer and throws the produced flame.
. Link to the map 'Lil and Grindar each take 2 points of damage.
Sol casts his spell this round, and the unseen servant will be able to act next round.
Bigby throws a ball of flame at the bugs, but they are able to dodge and it passes harmlessly through the swarm. The flame reignites in Bigby's hand.
'Lil and Grindar continue their struggles with the bugs, but feel they are accomplishing little.
OOC: Sol is able to reach (Q13) using his movement from last round and this one. Caelwyn may use this round's movement determining what to do next round.
----- Bug: AC: ?? (touch is higher than 10) Those on 'Lil -- 0 damage Those on Grindar -- 0 damage
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Friday October 4th, 2019 12:46:32 AM
Caelwyn advances toward Lil, holding out his torch to knock away any bugs he can. "Fall back, away from the swarm!"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 24/29 Friday October 4th, 2019 5:46:08 AM
Realizing his current plan of action isn't working, Grindar instead grabs Bwyell, and stands up preparing to start moving towards he friends. He says to himself, "I hate bugs. They're gross and nasty, and now they are trying to kill me!"
'Lil - (Carl) - 18/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+2=21 ; 2d6+3=9 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 10:58:18 AM
'Lil grumbles as the swarm moves with her. She decides to fight instead, raining blows from Ramona on the dumb things.
Hit AC 21 for 9 damage.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=15 ; d6+3=8 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 4:59:50 PM
bigby will move up to attack it with a melee attack with the flame in his hand. 15 attack, 8 dmg.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 9/9 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+1=7 ; 4d6=15 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 5:51:19 PM
Sol curses that he didn't prepare any spells for this sort of thing today... and reminds himself to be more careful in the future with his selection...
"I would require more spells my current spellbook is lacking greatly... all the same. Lil! Move towards us on my signal!"
He will cast Scorching Ray, aiming at the swarm surrounding Lil in an attempt to force them to disperse and give her a free path out of the swarm and relatively free of it.
((7 to hit, (probably miss) but 15 damage))
GM Steve -- They're gross and nasty, and now they are trying to kill me! d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20+2=8 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 11:40:58 PM Caelwyn advances toward Lil, holding out his torch to knock away any bugs he can. "Fall back, away from the swarm!"
Caelwyn swings at the bugs with his torch, but does not manage to do significant damage to the swarm. However, he has engaged with the swarm and finds bugs are now crawling on him. (A torch is an improvised weapon, taking a -4 penalty to hit, and a hit with it will do 1 point of fire damage to the swarm.)
Grindar grabs Bwyell, realizing his current plan of action isn't working and stands up preparing to start moving towards he friends.
Grindar retrieves his weapon and stands.
'Lil grumbles as the swarm moves with her. She decides to fight instead, raining blows from Ramona on the dumb things.
'Lil lays about with her weapon. Although she manages to smash a few cockroaches, she does not do significant damage to the swarm.
Bigby moves up to attack the swarm with a melee attack with the flame in his hand.
Bigby thrusts his burning hand into a dense part of the swarm on 'Lil, causing the bugs to quickly retreat from that area. However, he has engaged with the swarm and finds bugs are now crawling on him, although they are avoiding his right hand and a couple of feet around it.
Sol curses that he didn't prepare any spells for this sort of thing today... and reminds himself to be more careful in the future with his selection... "I would require more spells my current spellbook is lacking greatly... all the same. Lil! Move towards us on my signal!" He casts Scorching Ray, aiming at the swarm surrounding Lil.
Sol's spell goes wide.
. Link to the map 'Lil and Grindar each take 3 points of damage.
----- Swarm AC: 16 Those on 'Lil -- 0 damage Those on Grindar -- 0 damage
'Lil - (Carl) - 15/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+2=8 ; Sunday October 6th, 2019 2:13:35 PM
'Lil continues using Ramona to mash the cockroaches as much as she's able, but mostly just pounds dirt.
Attack roll: 8. What are we dealing with here, Mr. DM? Swarms should take full damage from bludgeoning attacks.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+3=8 ; d8+3=4 ; Sunday October 6th, 2019 10:14:30 PM
Caelwyn will also attempt to attack the cockroaches surrounding Lil, although he is unsure how much damage he will do with his longsword.
Attack 8, Damage 4
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 24/29 d20+7=13 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 5:32:20 AM
Grindar considers swinging Bwyell at the swarm, but realizes his quarterstaff will probably work better, so he drops his orc double ax, as a free action, and draws his quarterstaff, as a move action, and swings it two-handed at the swarm, missing with a 13
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 21/29 Monday October 7th, 2019 5:33:27 AM
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BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=20 ; d6+3=4 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 1:52:29 PM
Bigby tries to attack the swarm again with the flame. attack 26, 20 confirm crit. dmg 4x2=8.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! d20+1=18 ; d3=2 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 3:04:06 PM
Sol will let out a frustrated yell and then launch a Touch of Frost at the creatures, aiming to help clear Lil off.
"When will my thrice damned magic hit what I require it to?!?"
((Attack - 18 to hit, 2 Damage))
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! d6=6 ; d6=1 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 6:31:36 PM
Know Nature DC12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Its a cockroach swarm!! Sadly it is immune to weapon damage. }
Lil’ swings again and fails to connect. Something tells her that even her best attack with Ramona will do very little.
Caelwyn also swings but his longsword is equally ineffective.
Grindar is game and switches to his quarterstaff but misses.
Bigby has better luck with his flame attack this time and manages to do not unsubstantial damage to the swarm.
Sol manages to connect with hit frost and does some damage. In fact between Bigby and Sol the swarm on Lil looks substantially smaller.
The substantially smaller swarm stays on Lil and the other on Grindar {ooc; because I cannot edit the map} and cause additional damage. {Lil: 6 | Grindar: 1} ----- Swarm AC: 16/16/14 Those on 'Lil -- -10 damage Those on Grindar -- 0 damage
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Tuesday October 8th, 2019 12:09:27 AM
Caelwyn tries to beat the bugs off Lil, seeing that his sword is doing little good.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 20/29 d20+4=7 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=11 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:43:34 AM
Grindar is clueless when it comes to this swarm so he continues to attack it with his quarterstaff, barley hitting with the main hand, but missing with off hand. He then realizes that his weapons aren't going to have any affect.
'Lil - (Carl) - 9/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+7=12 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 11:01:58 AM
Well, this is bad. 'Lil can feel all the blood that these things have pulled outta her missin'. Her head starts to swim, and she realizes there ain't nothin' she can do to get these things off'er. She tries to heal herself while her friends kill these things, but she can't concentrate well enough.
Save vs. Distraction - 12 = fail
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=18 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 12:29:32 PM
Bigby takes a step back to recast produce flame. knowledge nature 18. "Perhaps some burning hands Sol would work for this. Normal weapons won't work."
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 3:53:31 PM Caelwyn tries to beat the bugs but has no effect.
Grindar likewise has no clue about the swarm but tries to beat it before realizing his attacks are having no effect. Rather then move away form swarm Grindar holds his ground hoping for help most likely.
Lil attempts to heal herself, standing in the swarm rather the moving first, but the attempt fails as she is quite distracted by pain.
Bigby calls out that flames will help requesting Burning Hands form Sol as he backs off to catch Produce Flame.
Grindar is still off by himself and takes more damage from the swarm. Lil gets a small relief as the swarm moves off of her onto Bigby who seems the bigger threat. {Damage- Grindar: 6 | Bigby: 1 Wolf: 1 }
----- Round 6 Swarm AC: 16/16/14 Those on Bigby -- -10 damage Those on Grindar -- 0 damage
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=3 ; d3=2 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:04:57 PM
Sol again attempts to strike out with his Ray of Frost at the creatures attacking Lil, figuring he can do more by exposing them in this deep cold.
"I hope we can scare them off soon..."
He then moves away to W16 to keep a great distance between him and the creatures.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d6=2 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 9:50:03 PM
Caelwyn curses under his breath. "Domi help us...how do we kill these things?" He decides there is nothing for it but to move closer to Lil and lay on hands, to keep her from passing out from blood loss.
Lay on hands: heal 2 hit points
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 12/29 Wednesday October 9th, 2019 5:35:06 AM
Grindar makes a double move landing at 17/N trying to get closer to his friends, and hoping to leave the swarm.
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=14 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 12:05:41 PM
Bigby will attack the bugs on himself with both claws. 11. 14. (ooc: guess can't get a break).
'Lil - (Carl) - 22/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 2d8+3=8 ; d8=4 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 2:01:51 PM
'Lil starts yelling as the bugs swarm off her. She's horrified to see them going after Bigby instead. She ain't sure what to do. They can't outrun the things, she has no way'a smashin' them, and now they're all over the guy that can hurt him.
She knows what she has to do. In a flash, she heals herself, then wades through the grass towards Bigby and the swarm. "Bigby! Get on wolf and ride outta them! I'll keep'em busy while you get that fire spell goin' again!"
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! d6=3 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 2:58:49 PM Sol tries his Ray of Frost again, but it fails to connect, before getting some distance from the swarm.
Caelwayn curses under his breath and helps to keep the bloodied Lil standing.
Grindar extricates himself from the swarm and moves closer to his companions. Blood flows freely from many small bites.
Bigby lashes out with claws but fails to catch a break. {ooc: Are they flaming?}
Lil starts yelling as the bugs swarm off her and is horrified to see them going to Bigby instead. With an idea she heals herself and waids back into the bugs calling "Bigby! Get on wolf and ride outta them! I'll keep'em busy while you get that fire spell goin' again!"
All in all the team is not fairing very well. The swam on Bigby is greatly thinned and cannot take much more but stays where it is and eats at Bigby. The other swarm, having lost its meal moves towards where the most meals are. It flies over Grindar but does not bite as it moves and closes in very close on Lil and Cawlwyn. {Damage – Bigby: 3}
Round 7 Swarm AC: 16/16/14 Those on Bigby -- -10 damage Those on Grindar -- 0 damage
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+2=12 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 5:39:41 PM
Sol sighs heavily, and attempts to cast Scorching Ray at the swarm on Grindar, avoiding his friend, however the ray goes wide, and he lets out a frustrated groan.
"I have no ability to cast my higher level magics today... I suppose I will have to go to my next level of arcane might..."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 26/27 -AC 17 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=19 ; d6+3=6 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 11:43:16 PM
Bigby will try another flame attack (his last one for this spell, but can cast one more. ooc: yes flaming, well I guess one hand is? didn't think about that). 26, 19 confirm crit. 6x2=12 dmg.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d6=1 ; Thursday October 10th, 2019 12:23:19 AM
Caelwyn sees what Lil is doing and moves to help her with another lay on hands, which sadly doesn't do much. "Domi protect us" he mutters as they advance toward the bugs.
Lil take 1 additional hit points
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 12/29 Thursday October 10th, 2019 5:23:57 AM
feeling worse then useless, Grindar goes back to 20, J to retrieve Bwyell. As he does, he says, "let's try getting away from these pesky bugs!"
'Lil - (Carl) - 22/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Thursday October 10th, 2019 12:30:28 PM
"We can't outrun these things, dude!" 'Lil shouts over the hum of the cockroaches. "Gotta keep'em busy while our magic folk kill'em. Bigby should really get on his wolf and kite'em, though!"
With that, 'Lil closes the distance between her and Bigby. She starts jumpin' up and down on the bugs, trying to get their attention. "Go on dude," she says to Bigby. "Get outta here so you can burn'em down before they kill me."
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Thursday October 10th, 2019 5:28:20 PM Sol, poor poor inaccurate Sol, misses yet again with one of his spells
Lil steps into the bugs around Bigby only to have the following happen.
Bigbys attack shows the most results. The claws do… nothing BUT the flame kills enough roaches to disperse one of the swarms.
Caelwyn see what Lil is doing and moves to heal her and and support her effort.
Brave Sir Grindar ran away. Bravely ran away away.
The remaining swarm continued its advance despite Lil moving and makes a meal of Caelwyn biting and getting the sweet blood of life. {Damage – Caelwyn: 3}
Round 6 Swarm AC: 16/16/14 Those on Bigby -- -10 damage*DEAD* Those on Grindar -- 0 damage
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d4+1=2 ; Thursday October 10th, 2019 6:17:36 PM
Sol shakes his head and summons up a Magic Missile, aimed at the swarm on Grindar.
"This spell, thankfully does not rely on my own aiming ability."
((2 points of damage))
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 26/27 -AC 17 Thursday October 10th, 2019 7:55:42 PM
ooc: Sol, lvl 3 magic missile should be two missiles. And we can really use the second missile lol.
For every two caster levels beyond 1st, you gain an additional missile – two at 3rd level, three at 5th, four at 7th, and the maximum of five missiles at 9th level or higher. If you shoot multiple missiles, you can have them strike a single creature or several creatures. A single missile can strike only one creature. You must designate targets before you check for spell resistance or roll damage.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d6=4 ; Thursday October 10th, 2019 8:25:10 PM
"Blasted insects!" Caelwyn immediately moves toward Bigby, hoping for a little help, but he doesn't get too close - he doesn't want them heading for Bigby instead.
OOC: Rolled a 1 on my last pay on hands for Lil, I re-roll it here - take 4 points of healing, Lil
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 12/29 Friday October 11th, 2019 5:15:56 AM
Seeing his brothers and sister staying put, and one of the swarms disperse, Grindar, still feeling useless, runs back towards his friends. (4x move speed) Feeling ashamed for his brief bout of cowardice , he decides to make up for it. Realizing he can’t hurt the thing, instead he tries to sacrifice his own body to protect those who can, and because he took of his breastplate before examining the beetle, he is able to run directly into the swarm, in spit of the difficult terrain.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 26/27 -AC 17 d20+6=18 ; d6+3=5 ; Friday October 11th, 2019 11:24:52 AM
Bigby moves over to the next swarm and attacks with the flame att 18, dmg 5.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! d6=2 ; d6=2 ; Friday October 11th, 2019 6:43:19 PM Caelwyn curses the insects and moves toward Bigby hoping for a little help.
Sol fires off a magic missile that fails to do any damage. {ooc: did no like typing that}
Bigby moves to the next swarm and scores a hit singing bugs as he swings.
Grindar turns back around and runs into the swarm, sacrificing some of his own life force to protect the party.
Lil basks in the healing energy and drools a little.
The remaining swarm is not smart so it does not see the threat the Bigby poses. Not moving it swarms crawling in every crevice and orifice of Caelwayn and the newly arrived grinder. Small streams of blood flow from the two robust heroes. {Damage – Caelwyn: 2 | Grindar: 2}
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday October 11th, 2019 6:58:37 PM
OOC: Darn, missed it by 10 minutes.
'Lil snaps to. Wading into the roaches herself wouldn't accomplish anything, so she touches Bigby on the back. The wolf dude feels a rage well up inside him when she does. "Go get'em, dude!"
*Battle rage to Bigby: +2 to melee damage, which I think includes swiping at the bugs w/ your produce flame spell active.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 26/27 -AC 17 Sunday October 13th, 2019 9:57:57 PM
Feeling the surge of anger course through his veigns from 'Lil's spell, Bigby yells, "rage, rage, you are going to die like the cockroaches you are." But realizing he needs to cast the spell again, he keeps it together and 5' steps back to cast produce flame again. The flame produces to his hand and the anger courses back through his veins.
Sol sub Sunday October 13th, 2019 10:02:58 PM
Sol pulls out the burning hands wand with a move action and moves forward 5' He will mentally prepare to cast this cone on the cockroaches. "If you can I'd move out of there. This will be a cone attack."
ooc: not sure what level wand this is? Level 1? Range 15 ft. Area cone-shaped burst Duration instantaneous Saving Throw Reflex half; Spell Resistance yes
DESCRIPTION
A cone of searing flame shoots from your fingertips.
Any creature in the area of the flames takes 1d4 points of fire damage per caster level (maximum 5d4).
Flammable materials burn if the flames touch them. A character can extinguish burning items as a full-round action.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 12/29 Monday October 14th, 2019 6:00:42 AM
Hearing Sol’s warning, Grindar runs out of the swarm .
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Monday October 14th, 2019 2:04:25 PM
Sol pulls out the wand of burning hands and yells to the others to move out of the attack. {ooc: Wands are lowest level possible unless otherwise stated so 1st level}
Lil snaps out of it touches Bigby on the back filling him with rage before stepping into the bugs to hold them in place.
Bigby feels the rage and yells about killing cockroaches before casting produce flame.
Grindar hears Sols warning and moves away from the swarm.
Caelwyn holds tight to keep the swarm in place.
The swarm stays where it is and bites at Lil and Caelway which gives Sol and Bigby the time the need to attack when ready. {Damage – Caelwyn: 6 | Lil: 6}
Round 10 Swarm AC: 16/16/14 Those on Bigby -- -10 damage*DEAD* Those on Grindar -- -4 damage
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 21/27; CMD: 15 Monday October 14th, 2019 9:45:24 PM
Caelwyn winces, attempting to move away from Lil in the hopes that the swarm will split up and be easier to take down.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 12/29 Tuesday October 15th, 2019 5:30:50 AM
Grindar stands ready to give aid if needed. He hates this feeling of helplessness, and vows to purchase some alchemist fire, and/ or acid next time he has a chance.
'Lil - (Carl) - 20/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Tuesday October 15th, 2019 9:22:04 AM
'Lil grits her teeth and bears the cockroach swarm, hoping Bigby and Sol can deal with it quick.
Sol sub d4=1 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 11:50:22 AM
Sol considers whether the attack will hit 'Lil or not but decides he has no choice. He attempts to point the cone to hit the corner of the swarm and in a way to hopefully avoid 'Lil and Caelwyn. dmg 1
ooc: assuming it's level 1? lol 1dmg and they get a reflex save.
bigby (mike m) d20+8=14 ; d6+3=8 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 11:53:29 AM
Bigby moves up to attack again with his produce flame and with rage. attack 14. Will use hero point to get a plus 8 luck bonus to the roll, which should make it a hit. 8 dmg.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Tuesday October 15th, 2019 12:55:33 PM
Sol singes some of the bugs but it is Bigby who really sinks his metaphorical l teeth into the swarm doing massive damage with his flame. They day is saved by Bigby and his magical flame as the bugs disperse and whatever held them as a swarm is lost.
The buzzing is ended, the area is quiet and blood slows seeps from the heroes of the Sargrass.
120xp each
Sadly the beetle did not carry a large pile of gold or wear magical armor but the two plates of its carapace appear quiet sturdy. Each is roughly the size of a tower shield and appears to have been impervious to both the swarm and to the elements.
The journey awates but you are bloody and the adrenalin as worn off.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 4:51:01 PM
When the cockroaches begin to get gone, 'Lil is shaking with barely contained anger. When they're finally controlled, she begins to scream. It's a guttural, angry, ugly scream.
She removes each piece of her armor, screaming anew as she does and crushing any lingering roaches. She continues ranting as she removes however much of'er clothin' as she needs to to be sure there ain't no bugs left.
Half-naked, she stomps over to the large beetle and grabs one of the wings with her bare hands and yells out, "I HATE THIS STUPID GRASSY DESERT!" as she rips the wing from the beetle and hurls it towards (but not at) the party. She repeats it with the other wing, lifting it over her head as she looks for somethin' to beat with it. Finding nothing, she slams it into the ground and stomps away. "When we get back to town, I'm gonna buy so much alchemists fire. So help me I'll burn all the bugs in this whole darn place."
She's breathin' heavy by the time she makes it back to the rest of the party. Looking around, she swallows and places her hand on the tattoo of Domi on her chest. Positive energy flows outward from her, stitchin' up all the little insect bites (Channel positive energy - 7 HP healed to whole party). "Sol, you got one'a them prestidigiwhatsits to clean all this blood and these insect guts off us?"
Sol sub Tuesday October 15th, 2019 5:24:09 PM
Sol hears 'Lil and cast his Prestidigitation spell on her and anyone else who needs a good cleaning. "Well then, that was certainly gross."
bigby (mike m) Tuesday October 15th, 2019 6:16:30 PM
the flame diminishes from Bigby's hand after spreading the cockroaches. The rage is still coursing through him. He paces up and down and starts hopping up and down. "Calm down, calm down...happy place." Seeing 'Lil doing better, Bigby starts to calm down. He starts breathing deeply and shakes his hands.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 12/29 Wednesday October 16th, 2019 10:06:31 AM
Grindar thanks ‘Lil for the healing, and Sol for the clean up, and then asks, “Does anyone have any idea what these things are worth?”
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Wednesday October 16th, 2019 2:01:27 PM
Lil reacts very appropriately, stripping her gear after screaming in rage. She takes the time to kill off any stray bugs, as is right and proper, before declaring her hatred for the stupid grassy desert. All that done she provides some healing for the group.
Sol lends a hand to the clean up liberally using his prestidigitation and declaring the whole thing gross.
Bigby dismisses his flame while his rage still courses though him. He paces back and forth looking for his happy place.
Grindar is happy with the healing and the cleaning but wonders what the betel chunks could be worth if sold.
The value of the wings is probably hard to determine without the aid of a creative craftsman. He material is clearly hard, maybe it could be come armor or a shield or just decorative inlays. Still, the value of gold is pretty low at the moment as there is no place to spend a copper within sight.
There is still a long journey ahead of you and this is probably not the last obstacle that will be presented to you. The travel is slow and you occasionally hear the sound of movement in the grasses and even, near the end of the day can see a large shell moving though the grass but it is far enough away to ignore if you like. The Sargrass Plains are yours, attack an unknown or simply crashing for the night.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Wednesday October 16th, 2019 4:29:23 PM
*The rage only lasts a round. Bigby should be back to his level-headed self again.
'Lil gathers up her clothes and armor as she cools her jets. She enjoys the freedom of not being bogged down by a bunch'a metal for a moment longer before getting back into her battle gear. She wonders if the shell could be fashioned into a set of armor instead of a shield. She makes a mental note and agrees to carry one of the things (how heavy is it?).
When the sun gets low in the sky, she looks to Grindar for the sign to stop. He knows better than she how long it'll take to get a camp goin'.
bigby (mike m) Wednesday October 16th, 2019 4:48:38 PM
"perhaps a large shell equals larger swarms of bugs. I ain't got the spells for this. Sleep it is."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Wednesday October 16th, 2019 8:38:09 PM
Caelwyn, while not reacting as strongly as Lil, understands her feelings. He is not feeling too fond of the Sargrass himself, at the moment. "Good work everyone. I guess we can carry these with us...they may yet prove useful."
He turns to Bigby. "Thank you. We certainly needed your skills there...there wasn't much I could do against those irritating things."
And to Lil: "I'm not feeling too kindly toward this place either...it seems every day something is out to get us. But we shall prevail...Domi has given us all we need."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/29 Thursday October 17th, 2019 5:16:42 AM
Grindar answers Lil's question by saying, "We have taken a beating, and rest would be prudent, and I agree that this place is really making me second guess my decision to come here, However, there has been one experience that I wouldn't have change for the whole Wold, and that is meeting you guys!"
Sol sub Thursday October 17th, 2019 10:26:55 AM
Sol apreciates the thank yous to the clean up and agrees with rest. After hearing Grindars response, "agree my friends."
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Thursday October 17th, 2019 2:55:18 PM
Lil gets her self back in her gear after enjoying the small break and defers to others on when to stop.
Bigby wants no part of the large shell they saw moving and agrees rest is needed.
Caelwyn is not as stron in his reaction but also does not like the Sargrass at the moment.
Sol apricates the thanks for cleaning them up and agrees to rest.
Grindar agrees that after taking a beating rest is a good idea for them all. He also attempts to have a tender moment with the team.
The party sets up camp, eats and prepares for the night. {ooc: Any added healing pre bed time?} Weather the food is cooked or cold you eat, sharpen blades, pick bugs from unmentionable places that prestidigitation missed and generally get settled for the night.
It is dusk just before darkness when there is a stirring in the air and a towering figure appears I the sky. A towering human male in white robes with a shortly cropped white beard. His eyes are either burning with energy or devoid of all emotion, it is hard to tell, they shift and move. His head tilts toward the party and his mouth opens only once as a sentence shakes your bones with its intensity and power. Oddly though you can feel its force it does not so much as disturb the grass around you.
“WHY ARE YOU HERE?”
You can only assume he/it is addressing you.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/29 Thursday October 17th, 2019 3:42:06 PM
Grindar jumps to his feet, and is about to brandish Bwyell, but something inside him stops, and he instead he answers, ”Sir, that is a good question. Originally we were here seeking fame and fortune, and perhaps a new home, but lately, we have been asking ourselves the same question. The truth is this place seems out to get us, and we are beginning to wonder if it’s worth it. I mean no offense sir. If this place is precious to you please forgive me if it seems like I am bad mouthing the place, because I’m not, I’m simply trying to answer honestly., which is to say, we don’t know anymore. May I ask your name?”
Bigby Thursday October 17th, 2019 4:56:13 PM
Bigby looks sleepily and says, "druid wood." and then goes back to sleep.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Thursday October 17th, 2019 10:31:28 PM
Caelwyn also leaps to his feet, his hand on his trident, but he also stops short of threatening such a figure. Diplomacy is the best option here. He waits to hear what the creature will say.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday October 18th, 2019 10:45:44 AM
'Lil's sure to heal anyone what needs healing before bed. She has plenty of available healing magics left.
***
She wakes up and sees...that. She remembers she was rude to it last time, and that it's probably a power or somethin'. Grindar's already started talkin', so she lets him keep going.
Sol sub Friday October 18th, 2019 11:43:57 AM
ooc, forgot to change the header. Sol "We are here to help our people in rottedam (something like that). How shall we address you?"
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Friday October 18th, 2019 12:42:58 PM
Caelwyn leaps to his feet, trident in hand but stops short and waits to hear what is said.
Lil remembers being rude and holds her tongue.
Grindar leaps to his feet about to brandish a weapon but something inside him holds him back and he speaks. ”Sir, that is a good question. Originally we were here seeking fame and fortune, and perhaps a new home, but lately, we have been asking ourselves the same question. The truth is this place seems out to get us, and we are beginning to wonder if it’s worth it. I mean no offense sir. If this place is precious to you please forgive me if it seems like I am bad mouthing the place, because I’m not, I’m simply trying to answer honestly., which is to say, we don’t know anymore. May I ask your name?”
Bigby mutters a simple phrase as he sleeps. “Druid wood.”
The massively enormous visages face dose not change or, if there is a change, the change is very subtle.
Perception DC16 Highlight to display spoiler: { When the question of the Saragrass being worth it one eyebrow, the left one, raises ever so very slightly. Bigbys mention of Druid Wood causes a very small shift of the eyes of the being to Bigby and then in the way you are going. }
There is no intake of breath and the mouth does no open as the following is heard in the heads of the paty. First a very deep but unspeakably quiet hmmmm before, louder then last time.
“WHO ARE YOU HERE?”
{ooc: Feel free to respond but going to keep it moving. Your responses could matter, who knows? Well I know I guess.}
With that the figure fades away over a few seconds leaving you in the now dark Sargrass to yourselves.
Lil heals any and all wounds before you bed down and the night, assuming you set watches as normal, passes without incident. You rise in the morning refreshed and ready to tackle… more grass.
What are you doing as you start moving?
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=17 ; Sunday October 20th, 2019 8:04:47 PM
Caelwyn thinks out loud as he prepares to set out. "That must be some aspect of the Sargrass again...do we need to offer it some kind of sacrifice to appease it, perhaps? It doesn't seem outright aggressive, but it's certainly unsure about our presence...
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/29 d20+8=27 ; Monday October 21st, 2019 5:28:25 AM "We are just a group of adventurers who care for each other, and are trying to make something of ourselves" Grindar begins, "As far as what we call ourselves, we haven't really decided on a name yet, though we should probably decide on one soon".
As they begin to head out, Grindar, with Bwyell in hand, takes his place at the head of the pack, looking for anything out of the ordinary. (Perception 27)
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Monday October 21st, 2019 10:27:23 AM
Who are we here? Welp, that question pretty much guaranteed 'Lil would be up all night ponderin' it. Blast...
"She didn't ask what we are here, or who we were, she asked who we were 'ere...which implies we may be somethin' here that we ain't some place else." She scratches her head. "I'm more violent out here, I noticed. Can't go throwin' things and making a scene in Hook City like ya can out here in the middle of no where. I guess I'm more myself out in the wilderness. Hadn't thought of that, really."
Sol sub Monday October 21st, 2019 11:20:31 AM
"these powers that be ask strange questions." March, march, march...all day long. March, march, march...while I sing this song.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Monday October 21st, 2019 1:20:08 PM
Grindar answers for the group "We are just a group of adventurers who care for each other, and are trying to make something of ourselves. As far as what we call ourselves, we haven't really decided on a name yet, though we should probably decide on one soon"
Lil wonders at the new question and fears she will be up all night pondering it. She poses some thoughts to the group. "She didn't ask what we are here, or who we were, she asked who we were 'ere...which implies we may be somethin' here that we ain't some place else. I'm more violent out here, I noticed. Can't go throwin' things and making a scene in Hook City like ya can out here in the middle of no where. I guess I'm more myself out in the wilderness. Hadn't thought of that, really."
Caelwayn comments on the nature of the aspects. "That must be some aspect of the Sargrass again...do we need to offer it some kind of sacrifice to appease it, perhaps? It doesn't seem outright aggressive, but it's certainly unsure about our presence...” While Bigby simply grumbles about the powers asking strange questions.
100xp Each for thoughtful responses.
Restored and rested the part continues their monotonous journey though the seemingly never ending grass. The immortal power that had questioned you at night fall does not show its face again so there really is little to break up the journey. Further from civilization you can just tell that things are probably more dangerous.
At one point, not 100 yards in front of you something darts though the grass running from your left to right. It is extremely fast but you can only tell its presence by the movement of the grass. After a ten second pause two more grass disturbances dart by disturbing the vegetation. An astute observer of nature would think that these must be creatures that are hardy indeed so as not to be damaged by the grass itself.
Mid day comes and goes and the wheel of time keeps moving. As the day grows you have passed a few different sorts of grass mostly things you have seen before.
Ahead you hear a noise, probably far ahead.
What do you do now? Everyone needs a perception check with their post please.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=2 ; Monday October 21st, 2019 3:01:46 PM
((OoC: Nat 1 on Perception, and I can take over again now, thanks for the Sub!))
Sol seeing the original creatures dart in front, but now oblivious, continues on his way without stopping.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=9 ; Monday October 21st, 2019 9:11:23 PM
Perception 9
Caelwyn halts, listening. "Wait...I can't quite make out what that is...does anyone else hear that noise? We'd best proceed carefully..."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/29 d20+8=11 ; Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 9:59:41 AM
Grindar thinks he hears something, so he stops and listens. (Perception 11)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=16 ; Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 11:23:00 AM
perception 16. "I think I hear a noise. It's far ahead."
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+7=12 ; Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 1:46:30 PM
'Lil's revelation sustains her through the day's slog through the grass. The realization of how free she was out here does lots to keep her spirits high. She alternates between singin' and hummin' when she's not chatting up whoever moseys next to her.
Perception: 12
She pulls out Maya when she 'eres it, prepared to stab what needs stabbin'. She puts her back against Grindar's, or at least close to it. "Eyes open all around, folks. Let's not get surrounded."
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 3:01:34 PM
Sol wanders on in an oblivious manner.
Caelwyn halts listening…
Grindar knows he hears something but not what.
Lil’s revelation sustains her though the days slog alternating between singing and humming.
Bigby has sharp eyes and notices the one thing that all the others had missed.
About to step forward into yet more grass Bigby alerts the group that something is different. Ahead of them there is a subtle change in the grass that he spotted as being blade grass, a variation on the grass all around you that will cut a person to ribbons.
Blade Grass Highlight to display spoiler: { Will injure if passing though. 1d6 damage DC12 Reflex for half each round }
Further Bigby can see that the subtle changes in the grass continues in a straight line to each side for the limited distance that you can see. It is unclear how deep the blade grass goes but going around would be a more pleasant option. All that however can wait as the sound of rustling in the grass is getting closer….. and closer…… and closer. You have time to prepare and draw weapons before a large opalescent yellow and orange beetle bursts though the grass eyeing the party. The large creature is squat but moves with a swift motion, its two oversized mandibles appear to be remarkably sharp!
Know Nature DC14 Highlight to display spoiler: { This appears to be a variation on a slicer beetle that has adapted to the Sargrass planes. Immune to mind effecting effects and poor flying ability. }
There is more rustling beyond the beetle but it does not appear to be getting closer just moving through.
The beetle may be as surprised to see you as you are it so you can the jump on it.
Map updated. You should have control of your pawns.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=8 ; d8+3=4 ; Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 8:50:37 PM
Caelwyn hopes they can scare the beetle off by a quick, but quiet attack. He raises his shield and steps forward, stabbing with his trident at the creature.
Attack 8, Damage 4
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+2=18 ; d20+2=18 ; d3=1 ; Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 3:52:22 AM
Sol, a bit taken aback by this sudden appearance simple casts Ray of Frost, as he doesn't appear to think.
((18 to hit, 1 damage))
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 11:14:01 AM
"woah, woah, you're gonna cut yourself in that grass going after that thing." Bigby casts magic fang on himself.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+6=12 ; d8+1=2 ; d20+4=6 ; Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 2:27:02 PM
'Lil watches as her friends start tryin'a kill the bug. "Ya know, maybe we could have just let it go by and flatten all this blade grass for us." She hefts Maya. "Now we're gonna have to kill it."
She ain't wantin' to move forward to attack since it's pretty far up there. She summons a spiritual hammer to start beatin' on it instead. It ain't an impressive opening attack, though.
**
Move: Move up with Caelwyn, but keep behind'im Standard: Spiritual hammer on the beetle. Hits AC 12 for 2 damage.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 2:45:34 PM
Calewyn advances and tries stabs at the creature but really cannot get close enough to connect. Just as well as his stab would have been off balance. {ooc: I moved you fifteen feet, ½ speed for difficult terrain, feel free to change that move once you look at the map.}
Sol’s is taken aback and launches a ray of frost that connects for minimal damage. {ooc: I moved you up fifteen so you were in range.}
Bigby worns of grass and casts magic fang.
Lil comments that maybe the bug would have passed and made a path if not for the hostile actions. Still she summons a spiritual hammer and bounces it off the shell of the bug.
Grindar is caught unaware and freezes.
The beetle, rising to the challenge, advances on the party but does not get close enough to attack yet due to the thick grasses of the Sargrass Plane. It does however get close enough that it can be hit by those in the front.
Beetle AC: 17/9/17 HP: -1
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/29 d20=10 ; d8=6 ; Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 5:47:40 PM
Grindar snaps out of it, and moves forward to attack the beetle attempting a two handed attack.
10+9=19 for 6+6=12 damage
OOC.. sorry for failing to post yesterday, for some reason I typed it up, but failed to submit it.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+2=5 ; Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 7:37:48 PM
Sol, elated at finally hitting with a spell, tries again.
"At least I managed to strike the creature this time, unfortunately the nature and reactions of animals are not my strong suit."
However this time he misses.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+6=13 ; d20+4=23 ; d8+3=10 ; Thursday October 24th, 2019 10:03:27 AM
'Lil's spiritual hammer keeps bouncin' off the thing's shell. She moves up into position behind Grindar and stabs with Maya around'im, piercing the beetle's shell!
Move: Step forward Standard: Hit AC 23 for 10 damage
Spiritual hammer hits AC 13 - Miss
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+7=19 ; d2+4=5 ; d20+5=13 ; Thursday October 24th, 2019 11:46:14 AM
Bigby and wolfgang moves to j7 and attacks. 19 attack. 5dmg. Wolfgang bites the beast. att: 13
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! d20+8=11 ; Thursday October 24th, 2019 2:10:33 PM
Grindar finishes his movement to be near the beetle and connects with a powerful strike.
Sol snaps off another ray of frost but this time it goes wide.
Lil’s spiritual hammer bounces off the hard shell of the creature but her own strike lands true.
Bigby and wolfgang close the distance and Bigby lands an attack as the wolfs jaws fail to find purchase.
The beetle is quite wounded but is not a master strategist, or even that self aware, so it does not give ground it simply attacks back at grinder. One of its mandibles must have been damage as its bite is quite a bit off target. {Hit Grindar: 11}
The grass behind the beetle stirs quickly as something moves quickly from east to west. Further out you can just make out another disturbance in the grass moving at about the same speed as the first but a little behind.
Beetle AC: 17/9/17 HP: -28
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+2=20 ; d3=3 ; Thursday October 24th, 2019 4:44:51 PM
Sol flings another Ray of Frost, (Hit, 3 damage)
"Did anybody else see that movement?!?"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/29 d20=13 ; d20=15 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Thursday October 24th, 2019 5:36:43 PM "I'm not liking the way this looks!", Grindar says as he lets loose a full round attack, on the beetle.
Primary Hand 13+9-2= 20 for 1+4= 5 damage
Off Hand 15+9-2= 22 for 4+4= 8 damage
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=6 ; Thursday October 24th, 2019 8:20:30 PM
Caelwyn winces as the beets hits Grindar - that thing packs a punch. He holds his ground just on this side of the blade grass and stabs a the creature again. "Maybe we can scare the second one off if we kill the first one..." But again, his stab glances off the creatures armor.
Attack 6
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+7=24 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+5=9 ; d2+4=5 ; d2+4=6 ; Thursday October 24th, 2019 10:51:22 PM
"dig deep for that fight...more's a coming." claw 24/5 dmg, claw 24/6 dmg, bite 9. [i]if the thing is dead will ready attack for the next one moving through the grass.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+6=16 ; Friday October 25th, 2019 10:24:30 AM
*I think the 11 on the DM's post was to hit Grindar, not the damage he took.
'Lil watches as Grindar beats the bug down. Hopefully he killed it. Her own spiritual hammer didn't do much (hit AC 16).
Assuming the thing's dead, she casts a bull's strength on 'erself to get ready for the fight to come.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Friday October 25th, 2019 1:31:52 PM
Sol connects with another ray of frosts and questions if the others saw the movement.
Caelwyn attacks again but his weapon cannot get through the carapace of the bug.
Lil’s spiritual hammer fails to connect.
Bigby calls to the others that more may be coming and connects with multiple attacks.
Grindar, like Bigby, connects with two attacks.
Sols ice made a satisfying cracking sound as it connected and the other attacks shattered the carapace ending the threat of the giant beetle.
Behind this oh so epic battle movement can still be seen, almost like a mass of bugs are on the move disturbing the grass. Seconds pass as the party waits then a minute then two and nothing moves closer to you though threw sound and motion you can see that more things are moving past every twenty or thirty seconds. Blade grass on one side and a veritable expressway of beetles on the other the party catches its breath and has a choice of what to do. Fight more beetles? Go east around the blade grass? Go west around the bladegrass? Go though the blade grass? Grow wings and fly?
240xp each!
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Friday October 25th, 2019 6:13:04 PM
Sol looks at the beetles.
"I would suggest avoiding these creatures if possible... we would do better not to anger them."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Friday October 25th, 2019 10:55:46 PM
Caelwyn agrees. "Best to avoid these if possible...let's go west and get around them!"
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Sunday October 27th, 2019 4:38:40 PM
'Lil thought the bugs were charging out. If not, she wouldn't have cast bull's strength. Mind if I ret-con it, Mr. DM?
***
"Yea, I guess we should avoid just chargin' at the bugs." She'll follow whichever direction the party chooses.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Sunday October 27th, 2019 6:50:26 PM
Bigby flaps his arms as if to fly away. "that wont work." Bigby looks at everyone else as if to see who's going to run first. can't be the first one to leave, but second works just fine.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 19/29 Monday October 28th, 2019 5:25:22 AM
Since no one other than Caelwyn has suggested any other direction, Grindar says, "West it is than" and starts moving west hopefully away from the beetles.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Monday October 28th, 2019 9:48:40 AM {ooc: Sorry Lil, I had meant to say you did not cast the spell or give you the option}
After some discussion the group decides that engaging with the beetles migrating across the Sargrass Plains. They head to the west to move along the edge of the blade grass. There are a few moments where they think they are around only to have the bladegrass come back having only shifted its area for a moment here and there.
While traveling you occasionally see small mice scurrying this way and that, in and out of the bladegrass. Clearly their small size gives them access to the more direct routs.
Know Nature: 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Watching the mice move, and other small animals, you realize that the beetles are probably working as an instinctual pack to force the small prey animals in one direction for easier hunting. Pretty advanced for insects, possibly a result of living in such a harsh environment. }
Finally, after a couple hours of difficult travel, the bladegrass growth area comes to an end and you can move around it. The day is growing long as you mange to work to the far side of the bladgrass where you find another anomaly. A small area, probably fifteen feet wide, after he blade grass has now Sargrass of any kind growing. The day is long as you have a place to rest easily though you will have a few hours of downtime before dark.
Either way you know you are getting closer and only have a day or two of travel remaining.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Monday October 28th, 2019 12:42:34 PM
"Time ta camp, yea? Good." 'Lil removes Ramona from her back and plops her down. "I love'er, but she's a heavy one."
She don't think anyone's hurt, but she'll channel energy to top off anyone who is.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+8=20 ; d20+4=11 ; Monday October 28th, 2019 5:49:31 PM
(knowledge nature 11)
Grindar nods his agreement with 'Lil, and helps get camp set up. With camp is set up, Grindar decides to go hunting/gathering to add some meat and maybe some fresh wild vegetables to the meal. (Survival 20) He asks Bigby and whom ever else that may which to go, if they would like to join him in the hunt/foraging.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Monday October 28th, 2019 6:01:21 PM
Sol sits down, and does what little he's capable of doing to help set up camp, once Grindar and anyone else who goes out hunting returns, he will pose a question to the group.
"How did you end up in Hook City?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=12 ; d3=2 ; d20+10=17 ; Monday October 28th, 2019 8:02:20 PM
knowledge nature 12. "these beetles have very instinctual pact tactics. Like coraling their prey. On that note, the hunt is on." Bigby nods to Grindar This guy gets me. and heads out with him. survival to get something to eat 17. Throws whatever he catches on the fire. "Let's eat."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=22 ; Monday October 28th, 2019 10:14:53 PM
Caelwyn leaves the hunting to the experts, and instead focuses on setting up camp and then keeping watch. (Perception: Nat 20)
He also responds to Sol's question. "I heard there was trouble in these lands, and I figured Domi might use me to end the great threat of the Sargrass. I arrived a bit late for that, however, but I was in Hook City regardless."
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Tuesday October 29th, 2019 1:05:04 PM
Lil declares it time to camp and plops down Ramona before channeling some spiritual energy to close any nicks and scrapes from the grass,
Grindar and Bigby both head out hunting.
Sol does what he can to set up the camp.
Caelwyn leaves the hunting to others and instead focuses on the camp and keeping watch. He is feeling particularly sharp eyed today and notices every rustle in the grass and passing small creature. Fortunately nothing appears to be coming to try and make a meal of them or enjoy the small grass free area.
The hunters return and, working together, come back with the fixings for a fine meal. Bigby comes back with two large squirrel like animals, they are squirrel like due to the extra set of legs that most squirrels do not have. Grindar returns also bearing on of the not squirrels along with a portion of thick roots that can help to create a nice stew or work as roast vegetables.
As cooking is getting underway Sol directs the conversation asking how people ended up in Hook City.
Caelwyn is first to respond “"I heard there was trouble in these lands, and I figured Domi might use me to end the great threat of the Sargrass. I arrived a bit late for that, however, but I was in Hook City regardless."
Taking your time as you chat you make a passible dinner and have a fairly relaxing night of respite.
The morning will come without incident.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Tuesday October 29th, 2019 2:10:17 PM
'Lil stretches as she wakes. "'Bout time this place let us get some sleep, eh?" She pokes around the campfire, seeing if any of last night's haul is still around to eat.
"Anyway, let's get movin', eh?"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+10=23 ; Tuesday October 29th, 2019 6:03:10 PM
Grindar answers Sol's question, "As you know, I didn't travel with you here. Actually I'm from a small town in the Culverwood Forest, not far from the Emerald Kingdom, which is on the northern continent. when I heard tales of the Sargrass returning after the battle with the Sarr, I decided I wanted to check out the place for my self, so I asked our towns most powerful wizard if he would be willing to teleport me here. I believe he said he would have to use greater teleport, but since he and my father are great friends, he teleported me here. Of course I appeared right in the middle of a village of halfling who wanted to eat me, and the rest you know".
In the morning, Grindar helps tear down camp, and than takes his place at the head of the party acting as a scout. (perception 23)
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Tuesday October 29th, 2019 6:17:55 PM
Sol gets up lazily until pushed by the others to awaken more quickly. He then gets his belongings together before heading out, following the rest of the part.
"I am very excited to see what we can do with this druidwood once we have procured a goodly sized amount. It seems to have some very amazing properties."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Tuesday October 29th, 2019 10:50:14 PM
"Finding this wood will be the easy part...transporting it is still my chief concern at this point." Caelwyn is hopeful, but a bit unsure of what they will find ahead.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday October 29th, 2019 11:36:00 PM
"hook city, " Bigby says aloud. "It all seems so long ago. We came there to look for adventure, which I think we found, and to look for friends..." Bigby considers for a moment some of the friends they had lost along the way and feels some sadness, but Bigby then looks around at his party and smiles, "which I think we found as well." He listens to the other stories and then prepares for their journey. "as for the druidwood, a way shall present itself. I'm certain we will figure something out."
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! d20=6 ; Wednesday October 30th, 2019 11:22:46 AM
Bigby shares a little about his journey and is glad that he found new friends.
Grindar also shares a synopsis of his background with the group over the campfire.
Lil is anxious to get moving in the morning.
Sol is excited about the druidwood and its properties.
Caelwyn is concerned about transporting it despite being hopeful as to what they will find ahead.
Rested and ready the groups starts off on their journey yet again. The day comes and goes leading to the next without incident. What ever caused the migration of the beetles has either passed or you are out of the territory as you do not see any major disturbances in the grass as you go. Really, it is quite a peaceful trip and probably a good bonding period for the group which is smaller then it began.
Near the end of the second day since the beetle kerfuffle the landscape changes a bit again. A area clear of the Sargrass is directly ahead in what appears to be a box canyon. The top of a lone twisted and ancient tree can be seen in the middle of the canyon. The walls on each side and the back are roughly twenty feet tall and the contours would appear to be from long gone water wear.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Wednesday October 30th, 2019 11:47:11 AM
"Yea, I ain't good with walkin' down the middle of a canyon. That's how they getcha." She looks around. Can they approach the tree from the top of said canyon? Would they need to climb anything difficult?
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+10=14 ; d20+10=26 ; Wednesday October 30th, 2019 5:24:08 PM
Grindar will investigate the canyon walls looking for a safeish path down for him and his friends. survival 14, perception 26
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Wednesday October 30th, 2019 7:48:20 PM
Sol looks at it, and nods at Lil's words.
"I agree it seems too secluded to not have something strange going on."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=14 ; Wednesday October 30th, 2019 7:54:46 PM
Caelwyn frowns as he studies the terrain. "Perfect place for an ambush...I agree, some way around would be preferable. Otherwise, we may have to set a trap of our own..."
Perception 14
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday October 31st, 2019 11:24:19 AM
"it's probably a trap. It's kind of always a trap. This whole place is a giant trap. But what choice do we have. We need that wood." Follows Grindars lead.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Thursday October 31st, 2019 4:02:01 PM
Lil announces that she is not walking down the middle of a canyon.
Sol agrees with Lil thinking it is so secluded to think something unusual is would not be going on.
Bigby states it is probably a trap and that this whole place is a giant try but what choice do they have.
Caelwyn agrees that it is the perfect place for an ambush and would like to find a way around.
Grindar investigates, aloing with the others, away down that do not require walking down the middle of the path.
After about twenty minutes of looking about, under hot sun on a cloudless day, Grindar manages to find a place that can be climbed down with relative ease. {ooc: relative ease being a DC5 climb check} There are enough places where rocks are rough to provide handholds.
As you decide what to do a shadow of a cloud passes over for no more then half a second. By the time you look up any cloud is gone and the day is again bright. Maybe it wasn’t a cloud? Ahh a world with magic can do odd things cant it.
As the darkness / cloud passes there is a caw and a large black rave is sitting on the branch of the tree, head cocked, looking at the group. It briefly rustles its feathers before settling down. Naturally no bird was seen flying in prior to this moment.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20=12 ; d20+3=14 ; Thursday October 31st, 2019 5:09:41 PM
In spite of the fact that he's pretty certain the ravens appearance is magical, Grindar feels drawn to the bird, He makes the climb down safely (Climb 12), than carefully approaches the raven all the while talking to it in soothing tones, and saying things like, "Such a lovely bird, what a pretty bird, you're a nice bird aren't you", He's not sure if it understands him, but he's trying to keep it calm, so as to befriend it. (Wild Empathy 14)
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Thursday October 31st, 2019 5:29:33 PM
'Lil elbows Sol and whispers (loudly), "Hey, why's Grindar talkin' to that bird?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday October 31st, 2019 6:23:55 PM
"what's weird about that? I talk to wolves. Maybe we should call him bird man now."
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20-1=19 ; Thursday October 31st, 2019 6:53:51 PM
Sol, out of breath from the relatively simple climb, takes a few deep breaths.
"I... think... wooo... that he believes the... bird... has something... to do... with the... shadow that flew... over us."
He takes a few deep breaths.
"Wow climbing is not my strong suit... Corbin can you speak to the raven on our behalf and translate for us?"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Thursday October 31st, 2019 11:37:56 PM
Caelwyn stares hard at the raven. "Yes, clearly this is more than it appears...but is it friendly, or not? Perhaps Corbin can tell us..."
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Friday November 1st, 2019 2:06:54 PM
Lil elbows Sol to comment that Grindar is talking to a bird. {ooc: Did you climb down?}
Bigby is not sure what is weird about talking to a bird. {ooc: Did you climb down?}
Sol makes it to the bottom out of breath. He suggests that Corbin might be able to speak to the raven.
Caelwyn agrees that it is more then it appears and likes the idea of Corbin talking to it.
Grindar makes it down an starts talking to the bird. Such a lovely bird, what a pretty bird, you're a nice bird aren't you"
The bird cocks its head as Grindar speaks and flaps to the ground, next to the tree a ways back from Grindar. As it gets close to the ground it transforms into an older elf with long green hair who is wearing lose fitting leathers. The elf looks at you.
“Nice? Sometimes. Who are you and why are you in our home.”
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+2=20 ; d20+9=26 ; Friday November 1st, 2019 3:09:52 PM
'Lil gasps as the bird turns into an elf, then chuckles at Grindar's predicament.
Then stops. She doubts the druid is gonna be happy about them taking that wood. This requires diplomacy. She sighs a bit and starts clambering down towards Grindar and the bird-elf. She ain't no climber, but she makes an impressive effort (climb: 20).
"Neat trick, mister. I'm 'Lil, the animal lover here is Grindar, Son of Grindor, wielder of Cyrchwr Mawr. We're here try'na see if there's a way to gather druid wood ta use it ta help rebuild Rattledam." She looks towards the tree. "...but if that's all there is, we sure as heck ain't gonna go choppin' it down." A frown crosses her face. "Pity. Woulda been a lot faster to swoosh around on a boat instead of troddin' through grass to get anywhere. Unless maybe you know something we don't?" She realizes what she said. "I mean, obviously you know a whole bunch we don't. Maybe somethin' about harvesting druid wood in a way what won't do any real harm?"
Diplomacy: 26
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Friday November 1st, 2019 9:17:54 PM
Caelwyn had a speech ready to go, but allows Lil to take this one. It sounded pretty good to him, anyway, so he simply waits to see how the elf will respond, making no threatening motions or raising his weapons.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Friday November 1st, 2019 9:35:33 PM
Sol just shuts up. Diplomacy wasn't his strong suit, and Lil was pretty eloquent, he simply waits and watches for anything else going on that he may need to pay attention to.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Saturday November 2nd, 2019 1:35:51 PM OOC... Yes Grindar climbed down with a 12 climb check roll
Grindar is left speechless as the raven changes into an elf, as such, he has little to say, leaving the talking to 'Lil for the moment.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+2=16 ; Saturday November 2nd, 2019 4:04:09 PM
Bigby climbs down as well and lets the experts talk. climb 16
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Monday November 4th, 2019 9:02:16 AM
Grindar is left speechless as the raven changes into an elf.
Lil, amused by the situation Grindar is in suddenly becomes the face of the party. "Neat trick, mister. I'm 'Lil, the animal lover here is Grindar, Son of Grindor, wielder of Cyrchwr Mawr. We're here try'na see if there's a way to gather druid wood ta use it ta help rebuild Rattledam…. but if that's all there is, we sure as heck ain't gonna go choppin' it down. Pity. Woulda been a lot faster to swoosh around on a boat instead of troddin' through grass to get anywhere. Unless maybe you know something we don't? I mean, obviously you know a whole bunch we don't. Maybe somethin' about harvesting druid wood in a way what won't do any real harm?"
Caelwyn had a speech prepared but finds that he is fine with what Lil has said.
Sol is not a diplomat and stays quiet.
Bigby finishes the climb down and lets the experts talk.
The elfs forehead furrows at Lil, clearly he was not prepared for the onslaught of words the young woman let fly. At the mention of chopping druid wood one eyebrow raises and a slight smile just touches his lips when it is pointed out that he may no more then the newcomers. When Lil’s speech ends the elf is quiet for a moment just staring at her and the party, while he might normally be offended by all of this there is an undeniable charm to the words.
As the elf starts speaking his voice is flat. “Druid wood to help Rattledam? Are you looking for the aid of a druid of the Sargrass or just the wood? What form of aid are you looking for that it would bring you all the way here, to the painstakingly cleared canyon that Vanja and I have kept for so long, in search of wood. What…..” For the last question there is passion in the elfs voice. “Lil the Animal Lover what are the intentions of you outsiders in the Sargrass?”
He looks to each of the party members as he speaks but the last question is clearly directed to Lil.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Monday November 4th, 2019 2:19:59 PM
"Well, we came 'ere for the wood, but I sure as heck ain't gonna overlook how much an honest to goodness druid a' the Sargrass could help folks." She stops to gather her thoughts.
"Honestly dude, we're kinda seat of our pantsing this whole thing. I thought we should go get more folks from Hook City to help build out New Rattledam first, but these loveable lunkheads here thought druid wood would help more." She shrugs. "Still think they're all daft, but they're all just so cute, ya know? And I couldn't just go and let my dudes tromp through this place by themselves cause I don't agree with'em.
"What I do know is that people is gonna try and settle new land anytime they can, but this place has tried real hard to kill us. I ain't so sure the best thing I can do for folks is packing them all up and tellin'em to go back to where they came from before bugs or frog-bunnies try and eat'em. Don't think they'd listen, though, so I guess I'd say my intentions is tryin'a keep them folks alive." She frowns a bit. "Can't help this feelin' that we shouldn't be here, though. Like this place ain't meant for the civilized folk that are tryin'a make it a home."
She shakes her head and smiles. "But, we're here, so may as well make the best of it." She looks around. "This is a nice canyon ya got here, by the way. It's nice to be able to walk about without grass tryin'a slow you down."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Monday November 4th, 2019 5:42:19 PM
Grindar is more than a little impressed with how Lil' is handling herself in the conversation. He is glad that someone with a little more charisma is taking the reigns, being wise enough to know his weakness as well as his strengths.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Monday November 4th, 2019 5:55:50 PM
Sol simply nods, and agrees with Lil, backing her up with his body language. He is more than happy to let her continue negotiating on their behalf.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday November 4th, 2019 9:12:23 PM
Bigby is about to say something but then hears 'Lil speak up and then he stops. He hears the word druid and nods, but feels 'Lil's got it. He just points to 'Lil as she speaks.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Tuesday November 5th, 2019 11:59:33 AM 300xp each for finding the druid!
Grindar is impressed and lets Lil continue to handel the conversation.
Sol nods along with Lil happy to let her continue.
Bigby is about to say something to hears Lil and stops.
Lil starts speaking for the party again. "Well, we came 'ere for the wood, but I sure as heck ain't gonna overlook how much an honest to goodness druid a' the Sargrass could help folks." but stops to gather her thoughts. She continues admitting they are making things up as they go along and that her companions thought Druid Wood would help. She talks about people will want to settle new lands and though they might be misguided she is helping keep them alive. Finally she complements the canyon after suggesting that the Sargrass is not meant for people.
The druid listens and gives a very small nod as Lil speaks. "Lil, Friend of Animals, you do you people well with your thoughtfulness of civilizations role in the Sargrass. My fellow druids, ummm, debate this very topic. It is party of why Vanha and I have chosen this spot to make our home. With much work we have push the Sargrass back to make, as you say, a nice canyon."
He turns and walks back closer to the tree clearly expecting you to follow. As he moves he continues to talk. "So you want to help keep ‘folks’ alive Lil, Frind of Animals, I like that. Do your quiet friends think the same? This is a hard place and one you might not be meant to be here but you stay for them? I wonder." he looks to Bigby "You are new are you not? What is your impression? Do you wonder why my people, the Druid of the Sargrass, are so deserving in our minds?" He pauses looking at each of you. "The immortal power’s representation has been replaced by three. Do you think of them? Warper, Weaver and Walker?"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Tuesday November 5th, 2019 5:38:49 PM
Grindar sheepishly answers the question, "I'll be honest, I haven't really given much thought about the different aspects of the Sarr. Don't get me wrong I respect them and all, only a fool wouldn't, it's just that I know so little about them, and I've served Pantheon since I was a lad, but I'm open to being educated".
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday November 5th, 2019 5:44:20 PM
Bigby points at himself and has a puzzled look. "ahem..." He considers what an impression of himself would be. Maybe a snarl of his teeth and showing of his claws and then it hits him...impression like thought. Ahhhhh. "well, don't know I suppose we don't want to harm the Sargrass. We just want to live amongst it and survive as well. And the surviving part has been tough on our town, wo here we are trying to help our tribe survive. As for the warper weaver and walker. I think we met two of them. Can you help us. One druid to another?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Tuesday November 5th, 2019 7:22:43 PM
Sol nods with regards to both what Grindar and Bigby say.
"I agree, we wish to show respect to them, and work alongside them. We do not wish to offend them or do them harm, but I know very little about them myself."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Tuesday November 5th, 2019 10:38:53 PM
"We have met some of the aspects of the Sargrass, we believe" Caelwyn replies. "I for one would like to know more about them - we wish to respect them in all ways we can while we are here."
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Wednesday November 6th, 2019 2:30:14 PM
'Lil gets the feelin' this dude wants to hear from everyone else, she she don't say much. When asked about the warper/weaver/walker, she has an opinion, though.
"Lotta good folks back home died when the warper dudes kicked off all that bloodgrass mess. Anyone who thinks that kinda thing is the way to go ain't right in my book. Change ain't supposed to happen that fast. I know they talk about evolution and survival of the fittest, but as far as I can see that's like cheerin' on cancer cause it grows faster than what it's growin' on.
"Walker and weaver...eh, room for both. Sargrass is a big place."
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Wednesday November 6th, 2019 3:52:31 PM
Grindar admits he has not thought much about the Sar immortal powers but is open to education.
Bigby is puzzled b the questions before realizing what is being asked. Hs states he wans to live among the grasses and survive.
Sol agrees that they want to show respect and work alongside but he knows little as well.
Caelwyn admits they have met some of the aspects, in a way, and that he would like to know more about them.
Lil lets her feelings be known ending with the Sargrass is a big place.
Biel nods his head and motions for the group to relax saying simply there is no threat here at present. He reaches into a small bag on his hip and pulls out fresh fruit which he offers to the group. Clearly the bag is some sort of extradimensional space as it was not big or lumpy enough to contain the fruit which is being offered.
"Lil, Friend of Animals, you are confusing the Warper-sar with the Sarr that many battled. These new powers are elements of the Sarr, or Sargrass, not a left over part. They, like all powers, look for support and the like mined. What you say, live and let live so to speak, is of course the real way of the Wold."
He nods and speaks some about each Sar. " The Sarr powers are aspects of the original Sarr. The Warper-Sar represents the evoluntionist faction of the Sarr.” this is said dierectly to Bigby "It is thought he is of influence on your people, the Beastfolk. The Weaver sar represents the restorationists factions of the Plains. Those who want to return things as they were before the Sargrass left the plain. The Walker-Sar represents preservation of what we have, I am not sure what if any change that power supports.”
He pauses and looks at each of you. "My brother druids have had conflict over the three aspects that came from one. If you seek the help of the druids it is important to know some and respect the powers.”
"You do not need to answer immediately, think on it. You are safe here and the day is passing quickly. I can tell you feel pressure to act quickly, make things happen, find druid wood and what not. Take a moment and think about what the wood is for, what roll it and your people will play in the Sargrass.”
He looks about. "I know you cannot speak for all but you can guide. I can send you to my brothers but I need to know your hearts.”
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Wednesday November 6th, 2019 6:02:02 PM
Sol nods and listens closely, taking a piece of fruit when offered, and showing great interest in the bag.
"Thank you for the information..."
He says with his mouthful of fruit almost like he's not paying attention, however it's clear he's writing everything down in his notebook.
"I believe we can take some time to think on our plans. I have a few ideas, but I would appreciate the opportunity to meditate on the question, and discuss it with my fellows."
With that he looks to the group, waiting to see how they feel and what they would want to do.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Wednesday November 6th, 2019 6:12:37 PM
Grindar thinks for a moment, than says, "Sir, since my desire is to see Rattledam, as well as the rest of the Sargrass's old settlements restored, I guess, by default I would side with the Weaver Sarr"
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Thursday November 7th, 2019 10:58:36 AM
"Am I, though?" 'Lil responds to the druid's statement about the Warper-sar. "And I mean that as a question, not a challenge. It still seems to me they're big on change for the sake'a change. Just don't sit well with me. Don't mean I see'em as evil or a force to be dealt with, but the whole philosophy just isn't my cup'a whiskey."
She huddles with her dudes. "Think you mean Walker-sar there, Grindar. Weaver wants to make the plains a big forest again...I think. They wanna restore what the Sargrass overtook. That seems kinda sore-loserish to me, though."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday November 7th, 2019 11:52:33 AM
Bigby nods and agrees to sol's thought.
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Thursday November 7th, 2019 7:43:01 PM
Grindar speaks up first. Respectfully he explains that his desire is to see Rattledam as well as the rest of the Sargrass old settlements restored which he thinks aligns him with the Weaver-Sarr
Sol takes in the information and thinks that should discuss the question as a group.
Bigby nods and agrees with Sol’s thoughts.
Lil questions the comments of the druid, not as a challenge, saying their philosophy is not her cup of whisky and suggests that the group should discuss.
Beil nods at the comments of the team and is in no way feeling challenged by Lil’s comments. You actually get the idea that this solitary druid is enjoying the conversation. As the group talks among themselves he moves to the tree and places his hand on it possible in thought though he also may be communicating with it.
After a minute or two of silent touching the his druid tree he turns back. He nodes to Bigby saying that he is sure that what he is about to say is already known to him, at least on some level.
“You of course know that the druids of the Sargrass were in tune with the Sarr as we are attuned to the last which it embodied. With three aspects our drudic circle is not the cohesive whole it once was. This is why I ask questions.” he looks at his canyon “I would think that the amount of work we have put in to make this area free of the grasses would tell you that we are no aligned with the other druids in the area. If we were we would not be alone.”
“Grindar Son of Grindor, you speak of the restoration aspect most closely I think. You wish the Sargrass to be what it was and not evolve it into yet another form. You do not seek to change its nature it would seem?”
He nods to the his companion the druid tree. “She would talk with you, any of you, if you place your hand on her trunk. You have our permission if you are willing.”
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Thursday November 7th, 2019 9:02:53 PM
Caelwyn nods understandingly as the druid mentions his canyon. "In all honesty, I completely understand your attempts to be rid of the overwhelming grasses - I am sympathetic to that view, for sure. Thank you for your permission, I believe it would be worth our while to see what your companion has to say..."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Friday November 8th, 2019 5:28:46 AM "Well Sir, as a Ranger I can see the beauty of the wilds, and even the grasses have their place, but I also see the value in civilization, and a relatively safe society. That is why I wish to see the Sargrass restored, so the people who will come, even if we tell them to stay away, will find a relatively safe place to call home and raise families".
After sharing his thoughts, Grindar reaches our to touch the tree.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday November 8th, 2019 10:38:24 AM
"Wait, the tree can talk? I gotta see this."
'Lil quickly makes her way to the tree and places her palm against the trunk. "Um, hello? Miss tree? Am I doing this right?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Friday November 8th, 2019 11:40:40 AM
Bigby walks forward and places hands on tree. "Hello tree. I'd like to order some druid wood please." Wolfgang walks over and smells the tree and then lifts his leg and... Bigby gives Wolfgang a stern look and says to him, "not this one Wolfgang." Wolfgang puts his leg down and looks disappointed.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Friday November 8th, 2019 5:42:52 PM
Sol suddenly smiles brightly and widely at the prospect of being able to talk to the tree and moves over, as respectfully as his excitement will allow, before placing a hand delicately on the tree, and thinking.
Hello? Can you understand me?
GM Ryan Link to the map Get them off! Get them off! Friday November 8th, 2019 6:02:13 PM
Images fill the mind of all who touch the tree moving very fast, possible backwards, at a rate that the mind can barely comphrend. The images slow and jump once, twice and settle on a view over the shoulder of a large Minotaur. Around him are the remains of a battle a halfling wizard is flying to one side while a human, dressed in the manner of a barbarian, is seen his chest heaving as he recovers. Others heroes can be seen. After a moment a satyre is seen speaking but not heard, there is no sound in this vision. Suddenly you FEEL like you are in the vision.
The satyre rises several inches off the ground as golden light appears and coalesces into a portal above the Keepers heads. A divine force lifts the group into the air and pulls all those near into the portal. At first you fell you are falling up and then the odd sensation of movement but non-directional. Your mind says you are moving, very fast, but your inner ear calls your mind a liar. Still trying to process what is happening your minds tell you you are moving up and then left and then up and down. Your stomachs clenches but you somehow feel at peace. As it is only a vision you are ok but you know if you had been there there is a large chance you would be ill.
Still moving, maybe, you have a perspective now outside of time and space to see a spectacular sight. It appears and entire land mass is transitioning from the Valleys of Twilight back to the Wold. The eternal Lady Maap, Queen of the Fey, rule of the Vales of Twilight, is far off guiding the movement of the land mass between domains.
The world stops you stand looking over the same group a form, humanoid but made of blood red sargrass can be seen a mile off. The form is enormous, bigger then most any living thing you had heard of and turns into a vine/grass/plant thing nearly one hundred and fifty feet wide and four thousand feet tall.
Around it you see other groups and silent witness the Battle of the Sarr and the return of the Sargrass.
The battle ends. Finally, there is a huge writhing as three final gigantic creatures emerge from the defeated Sarr. They are so large -- a hundred or two hundred feet high -- that in emerging they rip the Sarr asunder! These three figures seem familiar to those who encountered images when you broke the crstals that had infected your homelands: they are the mysterious figures, here born as the new powers of the Sargrass Plains.
One with the oak leaf circlet transforms into a gigantic treant. One on stilts transforms into the mother of all Sarg moths. One with wings transforms into a series of flickering bestial shapes.
They speak together in unison. Each of the Powers says a different word when there is a choice in brackets.
“WE ARE THE SARR [REBORN/BORN/EVOLVED]! WE THANK YOU, HEROES OF THE WOLD, FOR YOUR PART IN BRINGING THE PLAINS BACK TO THE WOLD!”
“WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ROLE IN [ENDING/TAMING/CURING] THE [THREAT/CHALLENGE/DANGER] OF THE BLOODGRASS.”
“WE HAVE [CONCEDED/AGREED/VOWED] THAT WE MUST NOT WAR AMONG OURSELVES, FOR THAT WOULD DESTROY OUR HOME FOREVER.”
The images fade and color takes its place coming in and out, emotions, communication you know what the tree is saying. This is what happened to bring the Sargrass back. This is where the powers came from. You impression that sharing this was a very large deal for Vanja as it is the most important event in the Sargrass and its return.
The images stop and your normal site returns. It is very dark. Clearly this took more time then it felt. Biel speaks quietly.
“Ahh you where showing the past, I did not know that Vanja would start there. Think on this and discuss. Tomorrow Vanja and I will contribute more, tell a new story. The story of the Bloodboil.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Friday November 8th, 2019 11:37:00 PM
Caelwyn is amazed by the visions. "This is what I had hoped to find when I first came here...what I heard the great threat to the Wold was. But the Bloodboil is new to me...we will certainly discuss this, and I look forward to hearing more."
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Saturday November 9th, 2019 3:17:59 PM
'Lil's kinda always wished she coulda been there. A fight that epic, and she was home makin' sure ma's dinner wasn't just rum. What a waste. It's part of the reason she's here.
She does realize for the first time that the Weaver and Walker Sarr powers didn't consider Warper Sarr to be a threat. She wonders why that didn't occur to her before.
Before heading off, she leaves her hand on Vanja. "Thanks for the history lesson, Vanja. I'll see ya tomorrow!" Then she turns to Biel. "And thank you too, dude. I've got some new stuff to think about before tomorrow's story. I ain't heard that one yet!"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Sunday November 10th, 2019 12:52:49 PM
Grindar ponders the vision , but keeps his thoughts to himself. I did often wonder what the most famous battle of recent times looked like, but he would have never guessed he would someday see it for himself. He thanks Vanja and says, “I look forward to what you would show us tomorrow”.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday November 11th, 2019 6:27:21 PM
"Are these the heros that the kids were playing with? Hmmm..." Bigby feels tired. Off to bed I suppose.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Monday November 11th, 2019 6:38:08 PM
Sol immediately smiles widely and starts shaking slightly with excitement, his normal cheery but relatively calm self goes out the window and gives way to what can only be described like an excitable puppy.
"That was the single most impressive thing I have ever experienced! That was amazing! I will need to note all this down in my journal... I mean... to actually be able to witness an historical event like that... we are privileged indeed."
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