DM Steve -- Great migrations are pretty spectacular events d6=1 ; d20+1=12 ; Monday December 2nd, 2019 7:54:14 PM
The combined efforts of the party kill an additional six of the creatures, and leave the final one seriously wounded. It tries to attack 'Lil, but falls short, finding movement more painful than usual. It looks as if one more blow will do it in.
Sol, meanwhile, still has the creatures' poison in him (make another fortitude save vs DC:12 or lose 1 Strength).
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=8 ; d8+3=4 ; Monday December 2nd, 2019 8:13:01 PM
Caelwyn takes another stab of the creature, trying to finish it off. Unfortunately, it seems to avoid him.
Attack 8, damage 4
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 23/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=23 ; d2+3=4 ; d20+4=19 ; d6+1=7 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 12:00:40 AM
The blood of turkeys causing a frenzy with the wolf pack, drives Bigby and wolfgang to move over to the final turkey and bigby claws it. claw 23, 4 dmg. Wolfgang attempts a bite attack, 19, dmg 7.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 6:00:52 AM
Seeing Bigby dealing with the last plucked turkey, Grindar stays his hand, and wipes the blood from his blades. he turns to Swift and says, "So your a spell chucker like our friend Sol here, that could come in handy going forward".
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=3 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 6:55:46 PM
Sol fails again sighing and looking like he's struggling even more than he was before.
"I am really not feeling very good friends..."
He says before collapsing onto the ground.
Swift (Gage Rohne) Ac:13/10/13 CMD:12 hp:12/12 Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 7:51:17 PM
"Does anyone here have any medical training?" says swift in a precise but slightly concerned way "I'm afraid healing is far from my strong suit and this main appears afflicted by more than normal damage"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:51:51 PM
Caelwyn steps over to Sol, concern in his eyes. "There's something in the bite of those animals, that much is clear...what is causing you pain, Sol? I'm no medical expert, but we can try to do something here..." He helps Sol sit up, and relieves him of whatever he may be carrying.
DM Steve -- Great migrations are pretty spectacular events Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 11:16:42 PM Caelwyn chases the last of the lizard-bird things towards Bigby, then tries to help Sol.
Bigby finishes off the creature.
Grindar cleans his weapons and greets Swift.
Sol is clearly suffering from the bites these things gave him.
Swift asks if anyone is able to help Sol.
The creatures have been swiftly -- even easily -- killed. However, Sol is still suffering the effects of their attacks (and once again must make a fortitude save vs DC:12 or lose 1 Strength).
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Wednesday December 4th, 2019 5:41:10 AM
Grindar rushes over to Sol with more than a little concern, he looks to 'Lil with hope that she may have the cure for the wizard. Seeing Sol being so weak that he can't even walk, Grindar will gently pick up his friend and carry him, asking that someone else grab Sol's gear saying, "We got to get going, maybe the druids can help!"
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+8=10 ; Wednesday December 4th, 2019 11:23:22 AM
With a flourish, 'Lil puts Maya back, then checks on Sol.
Heal 10: What are we dealing with here? Disease? Poison? Curse? Is it gonna keep on progressing?
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 23/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Wednesday December 4th, 2019 12:49:02 PM
Bigby casts resistance on Sol to give him a +1 to his saving throw.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=16 ; Wednesday December 4th, 2019 4:45:06 PM
Sol seems to recover a little bit, and doesn't seem to be getting much worse, but lets out a soft groan, as he still seems weak(er) than normal.
His eyes are closed and there is a pained expression on his face, however he seems conscious.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Wednesday December 4th, 2019 7:45:50 PM
Lay on hands won't be helpful now, so Caelwyn volunteers to help carry Sol and his belongings. "Perhaps we can make a stretcher out of grasses, Sol's staff, and my trident, to carry him until his condition improves?"
DM Steve -- Great migrations are pretty spectacular events Wednesday December 4th, 2019 11:02:04 PM Grindar rushes over to Sol, then gently picks up his friend and carries him, asking that someone else grab Sol's gear, "We got to get going, maybe the druids can help!"
'Lil checks on Sol.
Bigby casts resistance on Sol.
Sol seems to recover a little bit, and doesn't seem to be getting much worse, but lets out a soft groan, as he still seems weak(er) than normal.
Caelwyn volunteers to help carry Sol and his belongings. "Perhaps we can make a stretcher out of grasses, Sol's staff, and my trident, to carry him until his condition improves?"
Although Sol is no longer getting worse, the poison of those creatures has left him severely weakened. He can no longer manage his small load of belongings without slowing down. Sol is heavy enough, however, to encumber even Grindar. A stretcher might allow the rest of the party to carry him without slowing; it could also mean two people had to delay while setting Sol down if there's another encounter. It is still mid-afternoon. You are in the grasses, which are already difficult to travel through.
How does the party proceed?
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OOC: I should have given the party 3500 XP for the discussions with Biel and negotiating his help. Please update your sheets with your share. It looks like the Sargrass XP tracker hasn't been updated since May. Anyone up to the task?
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Thursday December 5th, 2019 5:41:00 AM "That's a good idea Caelwyn, but instead of your trident, why not use my my quarterstaff" Grindar offers, "Also to speed things up, I have a heavy winter blanket in my pack, using that and my quarterstaff, as well as Sol's staff should make a fairly comfortable and easy to carry stretcher, leaving your trident available if something requires it's attention".
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Thursday December 5th, 2019 10:51:45 AM
"Stretcher's a good idea. Put something soft under'is butt and head so we can drop'im if we need to, though. Lots a baddies out here and he's giving off a wounded vibe, ya know?"
Was 'Lil able to tell anything w/ her heal check?
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 23/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday December 5th, 2019 11:22:52 AM
Bigby and Wolfgang will help pull Sol and or carry his equipment and gear. "perhaps a lesser restoration spell could help. 'Lil, you got any of those?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Thursday December 5th, 2019 5:38:34 PM
Sol doesn't move much, but doesn't resist, apparently slipping in an out of consciousness, clearly feeling very uncomfortable, he makes the odd groan and grumble while being moved, but otherwise doesn't say anything.
Swift (Gage Rohne) Ac:13/10/13 CMD:12 hp:12/12 Thursday December 5th, 2019 9:22:52 PM
"I can attempt to help but im afraid i wont be able to carry more than a few pound smore than my own gear" says swift, " might be smart for me to travel a few hundred yards ahead and shoot up some lights if i see trouble? that way we can hide your friend and prepare for a fight."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Thursday December 5th, 2019 10:48:20 PM
Caelwyn agrees to these plans, accepting Grindar's offer of his quarterstaff to help make the stretcher. "Thank you, I would rather have this available if anything else comes up. I wonder how we can help Sol recover his strength...I shall ask Domi for guidance."
OOC: Do we need a survival check or something to create this stretcher?
DM Steve -- Great migrations are pretty spectacular events d20=16 ; Friday December 6th, 2019 12:07:17 AM Grindar offers for the stretcher his blanket and a pair of quarterstaffs -- his and Sol's.
'Lil checks Sol carefully. He has been poisoned, but should recover in time. "Stretcher's a good idea. Put something soft under'is butt and head so we can drop'im if we need to, though."
Bigby and Wolfgang help pull Sol or his gear. "Perhaps a lesser restoration spell could help. 'Lil, you got any of those?"
Sol doesn't move much, but doesn't resist, apparently slipping in an out of consciousness, clearly feeling very uncomfortable, he makes the odd groan and grumble while being moved, but otherwise doesn't say anything.
Swift offers to help. "Might be smart for me to travel a few hundred yards ahead and shoot up some lights if i see trouble? That way we can hide your friend and prepare for a fight."
Caelwyn agrees to these plans, accepting Grindar's offer of his quarterstaff to help make the stretcher. "Thank you, I would rather have this available if anything else comes up. I wonder how we can help Sol recover his strength...I shall ask Domi for guidance."
. It takes a liitle time, but the group is able to fashion a stretcher from the blanket and staves. The party starts carrying Sol. The grasses here are not the tallest you've seen, but still taller than anyone in the party.
----- OoC:
Which direction does the party go? How is the group arranged? Who carries Sol, or do you trade off?
The experience total I gave yesterday comes to 700 each, not 3500 each. Sorry for any confusion.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+10=20 ; Friday December 6th, 2019 5:38:42 AM
Grindar places Sol's bedroll under Sol's head, then picks up one end of the stretcher, and if someone offers to relieve him, he refuses. He is resolved to carry Sol, whom, like the rest of the group, he sees as a brother or sister. He is glad when 'Lil informs everyone that even though he was poisoned, he should recover over time, though watching his friend suffer is hard on the young half-orc. he does his best to keep his eyes open for any unwelcome guests. (Perception 20)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 23/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=13 ; d20+10=20 ; Friday December 6th, 2019 12:15:23 PM
Bigby offers to help Grindar, but then sees in his eyes that he's not gonna let that happen. "ok, Grindars got this. We will scout ahead with swift. Ever tell you about the ants in this place Swift. They will eat you alive." 13 perception, 20 survival.
ooc: not sure what options we have to travel. I'm guessing back to the original direction we were heading, which was getting lost???
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday December 6th, 2019 12:22:17 PM
'Lil ain't got a restoration spell, and if Sol's poisoned it wouldn't be worth too much anyway. If Grindar was set about carryin'im, 'Lil figures there wasn't no talking him out of it. She takes the other end.
"Bigby, you wanna lead us? Grindar's our other natureboy, and he's busy."
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Friday December 6th, 2019 6:17:13 PM
Sol, in one of his more lucid moments, where he realises what is happening mumbles out something that sounds like "Thanks.", but isn't clear enough to be sure.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=17 ; Friday December 6th, 2019 11:03:43 PM
Caelwyn offers to relieve anyone who gets tired carrying the stretcher, and sets himself as the rearguard. Anyone who wants to get to his companions will have to deal with him first.
Perception 17
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d4=1 ; d8=5 ; d20+3=12 ; d3=3 ; Friday December 6th, 2019 11:57:45 PM
While Bigby and Swift take the compass ahead a little bit to scout out the path -- but not far, so the rest of the party can see them -- Grindar and 'Lil carry Sol. Caelwyn follows closely. Bigby takes the party's original course toward the druids by following the compass.
After Bigby and Swift have passed, a large leaf -- almost unnoticed -- detaches from the tall grass and floats down toward the party. Grindar sees and tries to avoid it, whereupon it changes course towards Caelwyn, lashing his armor with its stem-like tail, but not reaching him with its attack. After the course change, it is clear that this "blade of grass" can fly.
Grindar and Caelwyn: sense motive vs DC 12 -- Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing was originally headed for Sol.}
Bigby and Swift will require 1 round to return to the group. Grindar and 'Lil are still carrying Sol. Sol is prone. For the next post, Caelwyn and the leaf should take two rounds of actions, while everyone else returns or otherwise makes ready and takes one. No one said they healed up after the last fight, so Sol and 'Lil should have a little damage.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 23/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Sunday December 8th, 2019 7:57:26 PM
"Swift, you see that? We gotta get back to the party. or mabye you can hit it from afar." Bigby rushes back to the party.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+2=4 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=27 ; d8+4=11 ; d8+4=6 ; Monday December 9th, 2019 6:02:53 AM
Sense motive 4
Grindar doesn't notice anything particular about the flying leaf creature, other than it's attacking them, so he sets his end of the stretcher down as gently as he can under the situation, and draws Bwyell as he move into position to attack/defend. He then engages in a full round attack on the leaf.
Main Hand hits AC 13 for 11 damage
Off Hand hits AC 27 for 6 damage
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+4=13 ; d20+4=21 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=4 ; Monday December 9th, 2019 10:48:40 AM
"Even the blasted leaves attack us in this place? Sheesh." 'Lil puts down Sol with Grindar and pulls out Maya. She stands on guard for any more of the things.
Readied action: Attack anything that comes in range, or the existing leaf thing if it's the only one.
Hit AC 13 for 11 damage Combat reflexes, if needed: Hit AC 21 for 4 damage
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Monday December 9th, 2019 6:11:01 PM
Sol manages to recover some level of consciousness, he simply groans, not apparently aware what is going on.
"Friends... what is happening?"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20=5 ; d20+3=17 ; d8+3=9 ; Monday December 9th, 2019 11:06:45 PM
Caelwyn is utterly bemused as to what this is. He immediately attacks with his trident.
Attack 19, Damage 9
ooc: attack should have been +5
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d20+3=5 ; Monday December 9th, 2019 11:45:08 PM Caelwyn and the leaf clash while Grindar and 'Lil carefully put down Sol. Caelwyn does considerable damage to the leaf, which tries an ineffectual attack. Bigby arrives back in time to watch Grindar and 'Lil finish the thing off. Sol is aware something happened, but isn't sure what. Swift hasn't gotten back to the group before the fight is over.
It is still late afternoon. You are still in tall grasses, unsure whether yhere are more of these things around. How does the party proceed?
Swift (Gage Rohne) Ac:13/10/13 CMD:12 hp:12/12 Tuesday December 10th, 2019 2:05:49 AM
Swift runs back to the group out of breath and looking at the now former battleground, "apologies friends im afraid i was caught daydreaming, wont happen again i assure you, though it looks like you all do not struggle to defend yourselves."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+4=22 ; d20+10=29 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2019 5:58:43 AM "No worries friend Swift, one can only assume that these grasses are not at all easy for your short legs, heck, with the exception of Bigby, when he isn't riding his wolf friend, we all are struggling", Grindar says in hopes of putting Swift at ease. He tries to identify the leaf creature (knowledge nature 22), and keeps his eyes pealed for more of them, (perception 29) as he picks up his end of the stretcher making ready to head out.
To Sol he says, "Fear not brother, an enemy attacked, and was vanquished post haste, try to relax my friend according to Lil, your condition is only temporary, so you should be back on your feet in no time".
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 23/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday December 10th, 2019 10:41:01 AM
"You guys alright? we should move ahead and get out of here. I think we can't stay here." I'll scout ahead again.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Tuesday December 10th, 2019 4:09:56 PM
'Lil keeps Maya in hand for a moment before putting her away. "I'll keep carryin' Sol. Cae, stay near with that trident handy, eh?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Tuesday December 10th, 2019 5:54:08 PM
Sol nods before allowing the unconciousness to take him again. It seems that what little strength he had before has not entirely left him.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Tuesday December 10th, 2019 7:02:20 PM
Caelwyn posts up directly behind the stretcher bearers, ready with trident and shield to protect his companions should other foes reveal themselves. He has a nasty feeling that the leaves are coming from somewhere or something a bit more dangerous than a single one...
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d4=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d8=1 ; d4+2=4 ; d20+4=18 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2019 10:54:26 PM Grindar examines the leaf creature, trying to identify it. Close examination finds it to be more plant-like than animal-like -- it has no mouth, for instance. However, it does have a stinger on the end of its tail, and likely a poisonous one.
The party resumes their previous formation, their senses heightened for fear that there are others of these creatures in the area. Once again, Bigby and Swift take the compass and lead the way. Grindar and 'Lil carry Sol. Caelwyn follows closely, remaining vigilant.
There are no other attacks in this particular region, however, and over time the party relaxes.
As it's getting on towards dusk, Caelwyn sees and points out to the rest of the group what appear through the grasses to be some sort of snakes as they fly into the grasses about 40' away. You can't seen them clearly because of the intervening grass, but there are several and they are tiny. Pausing, the party watches them settle down in the grass, hanging by their tails to rest. They don't seem to have seen you either. Yet.
Stealth rolls everyone, if you want to keep on your path and still escape their attention. (Sol does not need to roll.)
Perception DC:20 Highlight to display spoiler: {These creatures were heading in the direction the party would go without constant attention to the compass.}
Know Nature DC:20 or Survival DC:20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You have seen an awful lot of creatures in a short time this day. Something has to be attracting them.}
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+7=9 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+4=10 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2019 11:09:21 AM
'Lil's chainmail constantly clinks as she walks, ruining any chance of being sneaky. She remains completely oblivious to everything as she carries Sol and keeps an eye on his condition.
Stealth: 4 Perception: 9 Can't make the knowledge, Nature check Survival: 10
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BigbyWolf ( Michael) 23/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+5=20 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=18 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2019 11:47:26 AM
stealth 20, perception 24, survival 18. Bigby notices that the creatures are heading in similar direction of where the compass is leading. What's with this compass. Bigby and Wolfgang scout stealthily and hears 'Lil's armor clinking. Bigby shakes his head, we're going to get attacked again He silently chuckles.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+4=9 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=11 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2019 5:42:00 PM
stealth 9 perception 26 survival 11
Grindar stumbles on a stone, creating a bit of noise. "Why is everything wanting to head that way?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Wednesday December 11th, 2019 6:56:00 PM
Sol remains barely conscious, drifting in and out, making the odd sound but for the most part remaining both incoherent and unhelpful.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=18 ; d20-6=14 ; d20=6 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2019 9:42:08 PM
Caelwyn thinks for a moment he catches sight of something, but decides it was just his imagination (Perception 18, gaah)
Somehow he is able to move relatively quietly (Stealth 14) and winces at the sound of his companions moving around him. "Here we go again" he thinks.
Survival 6
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d20=19 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2019 10:54:35 PM Bigby and Grindar notice something about the flight of the creatures. "Why is everything wanting to head that way?", Grindar asks.
Bigby and Caelwyn quiet down upon seeing the creatures, but 'Lil tromps on obliviously and Grindar stumbles a bit. Sol tosses on his stretcher, but his murmurings are not loud. Swift is surprisingly quiet -- or maybe that's just how halflings are.
The creatures notice you, and drop from their perches. As they fly closer you notice they are about three feet long, a little thicker than you would expect snakes that size to be. They do not have wings, but seem to be levitating somehow. Their heads are rather horse-like, and there is something about the undersides of their bodies that you can't make out yet. They only approach, ending about 20 feet away and 15 feet off the ground,
One of them makes a loud, shrill neighing. Please make a will save, DC:12 to avoid becoming sickened (Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks).
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+7=15 ; Thursday December 12th, 2019 10:56:38 AM
Will save: 15
'Lil holds on to her lunch. "Ok Sol, let's get you back up for this." She motions to Grindar to put him down, then places one hand on his head, and another on his chest. Strength flows back into Sol's muscles.
"You've got three minutes. Get off yer butt and come kill these things with us."
Move: Put down Sol Standard: Bull's strength on Sol - +4 STR for 3 minutes
Bigby's ears fold down at the noise. "I don't like these things. If we need cover I'll cast obscuring mist." Bigby casts guidance on swift as he is closeby him during scouting.
The creature gets a +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. It must choose to use the bonus before making the roll to which it applies.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+6=23 ; Thursday December 12th, 2019 12:12:15 PM
Sol, thankfully is not affected by the sound, but has not recovered completed.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+3=21 ; Thursday December 12th, 2019 5:57:36 PM
Will save 21
Grindar isn't effected by the noise, but he doesn't have a good feeling about whats about to go down. He sets his end of the stretcher down at the same time as Lil, then stands up and draws Bwyell.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=19 ; Thursday December 12th, 2019 7:59:01 PM
Will save 19.
Caelwyn staunchly ignores the creepy neighing of the snake things. He immediately moves forward to protect Sol as he continues to recover, with his shield up and his trident ready to strike. "Are we sure they want to fight? Perhaps if we continue they will simply leave us be...although somehow I doubt it..."
Swift (Gage Rohne) Ac:13/10/13 CMD:12 hp:12/12 d20=11 ; Thursday December 12th, 2019 9:12:53 PM
will save 14 Swift is wary but does commit to an attack, he stops but does not say anything or ready any spell
DM Steve -- in the tall grass Thursday December 12th, 2019 11:58:05 PM Grindar and 'Lil put Sol down. Grindar draws his weapon. 'Lil casts bull's strength on Sol. "Ok Sol, let's get you back up for this. You've got three minutes. Get off yer butt and come kill these things with us."
Bigby casts guidance to aid Swift.
Swift and Caelwyn eye the creatures vigilantly, but do not attack. Caelwyn takes a position to guard Sol. "Are we sure they want to fight? Perhaps if we continue they will simply leave us be...although somehow I doubt it..."
No one was affected by the sound of the first creature.
The creatures continue to levitate, flying around the party but staying out of weapons reach. Two more of the creatures make their nauseating neigh.
Please make two will saves, DC:12 each, to avoid becoming sickened (Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks).
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+7=9 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=10 ; d8+2=10 ; d20+3=4 ; Friday December 13th, 2019 12:12:57 PM
Will saves 9 & 18 - one fails.
The sound starts to bounce around in 'Lil's head, which somehow connects to her stomach.
"Ok, enough play time," she says before she takes a step towards the creatures. She keeps them at 10' and attacks.
Hit AC 16 for 10 damage. All AoOs miss.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 23/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+5=6 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=4 ; Friday December 13th, 2019 1:18:45 PM
will saves 6, 18, 17, 4. Bigby and Wolfgang feel sickened.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+6=21 ; d20+6=18 ; d4+1=2 ; Friday December 13th, 2019 2:10:24 PM
((21 and 18 on the Will Saves, passing both))
Sol, invigorated by the spell, gets up, as he is now slightly stronger than he was before!
He then casts Magic Missile at the creature that Lil attacks. ((2 Force damage))
"Thank you Lil! I appreciate the help! I am glad to finally be more effective!"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+3=9 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+5=7 ; Friday December 13th, 2019 8:14:14 PM
Even though he is starting to feel a little under the weather, (failed one of the saves) while holding Bwyell in his off hand, he draws and hurls a javelin towards the nearest creature.
7-2=5, most likely a miss
Swift (Gage Rohne) Ac:13/10/13 CMD:12 hp:12/12 d20=11 ; Saturday December 14th, 2019 12:51:24 AM
will save 14 Swift is wary but does commit to an attack, he stops but does not say anything or ready any spell
Swift (Gage Rohne) Ac:13/10/13 CMD:12 hp:12/12 d20=12 ; d20=18 ; 3d4=7 ; Saturday December 14th, 2019 12:58:44 AM
(sorry my computer odly decided t repost my last post0 saves 15 and 21 lvl 1 spells per day left 4/7 swift is less thn happy that his party attacked first but begrudingly attacks the neasrest creature with flaming hands 7 damage reflex save for half dc 17
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d4=4 ; d4=1 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=6 ; d4-1=2 ; d4-1=3 ; Saturday December 14th, 2019 10:49:03 AM
Weilding a longspear, 'Lil finds the creatures within reach, and stabs one, killing it.
Sol damages another with his magic missile. "Thank you Lil! I appreciate the help! I am glad to finally be more effective!"
Swift kills another with his burning hands.
Grindar throws a javelin, but misses.
Caelwyn tries to keep any of the creatures from reaching Sol.
The two remaining creatures continue to whinny, but those of you who are not already sickened feel no more affects. In a coordinated attack, they both dive on Swift with a flurry of bites and blows that allows no attack of opportunity. Both bites connect, although their tail lashings are ineffective. Swift takes 5 points of damage.
===== Snake things: 1 - dead 2 - 2 dmg, AC:13 3 - uninjured, AC:13 4 - dead
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+5=21 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+9=14 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; Saturday December 14th, 2019 11:22:41 AM
Seeing Swift being attacked directly, Grindar rushes to his aid, in spite of his sickness. if it only takes a 5ft step he will make a full round action, otherwise he will attempt a two-handed single attack.
full round attack main hand 21 for 8 damage
off hand 7 for 9 damage
two-handed attack 23 for 10 damage
(OOC... sorry about the extra d20 rolls, not sure what I was thinking)
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Saturday December 14th, 2019 11:55:10 AM
Everyone is invited to the retirement party for the
Iron Dragons!
To be held on the Giggling Ghost board! Starting Monday, December 16 and continuing all week.
Please come help celebrate their incredible journey from level 1 through level 20. [June 29, 2009 - December 13, 2019]
There will be stories! Speeches! [yes we'll make them do this ::grin::] Questions and Answers Free imaginary food!
Feel free to head there now, but the festivities start on Monday.
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Then starting Saturday, December 21st, our Woldian Slowdown begins along with our YULETIDE CELEBRATIONS in the Giggling Ghost.
ACDM Rob is in charge of the festivities in the Giggling Ghost during the Yuletide Slowdown. He will send out an email sometime before the 21st explaining how the Giggling Ghost activities will work.
As a reminder, all requirements to post daily in your Career game are banished until Monday, January 6, 2020. A reminder to begin posting will come out the weekend before to remind you. During the Yuletide Slowdown: --no game may be in combat --no game may advance its story line in any significant way --posting is allowed, but not required by players or DMs --all games should be in a relatively safe location where those who desire may roleplay for fun
Everyone who wants to roleplay are encouraged to hang out and post as much as you like in the Giggling Ghost and participate in the activities happening there.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=12 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=8 ; Sunday December 15th, 2019 8:59:33 PM
Caelwyn ignores the first noise, but the second creature's cry finally gets to him. He will still attempt to strike down one of the final creatures.
Attack 6,
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d8+3=11 ; Sunday December 15th, 2019 9:00:26 PM
damage 11
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+3=16 ; d8+1=7 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 10:57:07 AM
Still feeling yucky, 'Lil tries to stab one'a these things.
Hit AC 16 for 7 damage.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 23/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+4=24 ; d2+1=2 ; d20+2=12 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 11:41:03 AM
Bigby will try to attack one the things. 24 (with sickened -2) 2 dmg (with -2). Wolfgang attempts a bite 12 (sickened)
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+3=12 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 1:31:10 PM
Sol follows up with a Scorching Ray on number 3, however, as seems to be a running theme, he misses.
"I apparently spoke too soon."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Monday December 16th, 2019 9:51:45 PM
Caelwyn winces, sure the creature will dodge his blow.
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d4=2 ; d8=7 ; d20+8=23 ; d4=2 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 11:46:52 PM Grindar, 'Lil, and Bigby finish off the two remaining creatures handily. Caelwyn tries, but is too sickened. Sol comes close with his scorching ray. Swift is glad to no longer have the things attacking him.
It does not take long for people's nausea to pass once the battle is over. Within a few minutes thereafter, Sol's stength begins to wane again. Meanwhile the party has a chance to tend their wounds.
As the party gets ready to move again, roll Perception DC:23 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice the giant ticks dropping from the grasses around you. If you're attacked, you won't be flat-footed. }
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=8 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 6:30:39 AM
Sol begins to fade.
"That was a nice break from the venom... too soon it is gone I fear..."
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+7=10 ; 2d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 10:25:29 AM
'Lil remains as oblivious as ever: 10
She pats the stretcher as she watches her magic fade in Sol. "Ok, bud. Back on ya go. Grindar and I will get ya where we're going."
Lookin' around, she don't see no one hurt. If anyone is, she'll channel positive energy for'em and heal 6 damage.
*Look at those rolls up there. Good golly...
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=15 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:38:32 AM
perception 15. "So we're good then? Keep on keeping on."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+10=26 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 6:00:11 PM
Perception 26
Grindar is about to pick up his end of the stretcher, but notices something sketchy, and yells out, "Look alive guys, we have giant tick like things incoming!" as he brandishes Bwyell.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Tuesday December 17th, 2019 9:09:33 PM
"By Domi..." Caelwyn readies his shield and trident. "What isn't out to kill us out here..."
Swift (Gage Rohne) Ac:13/10/13 CMD:12 hp:12/12 d20=5 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 9:22:39 PM
perception 8 Swift fails to see it himself but hears grindar and puts up his hands ready to attack anything that comes, he says nothing but has a resolute look on his face. "Another day in the life." he says.
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=11 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:21:31 PM
Before the party begins to get going again, 'Lil cures any minor hit point losses that occurred during the day's encounters. Sol fades as 'Lil's spell wears off. 'Lil pats the stretcher as she watches Sol. "Ok, bud. Back on ya go. Grindar and I will get ya where we're going."
Bigby says, "So we're good then? Keep on keeping on."
Grindar is about to pick up his end of the stretcher, but notices something sketchy, and yells out, "Look alive guys, we have giant tick like things incoming!"
Caelwyn and Swift react to Grindar's shout, still unsure where the giant tick like things are. "By Domi..." Caelwyn exclaims, "What isn't out to kill us out here..."
Had Grindar not noticed them, the tiny vermin might have had their feast without much effort. As it is, one attacks Grindar and one attacks Bigby, but neither succeed.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+5=24 ; d20+5=12 ; d4=3 ; d8+3=5 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=7 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 10:37:44 AM
'Lil sighs, then pats Sol on the head. "One sec, love. Some bugs need stabbin'."
She grabs Maya off her back and stands behind Grindar and Caelwyn. Her spear shoots out from between the two'a them and skewers one'a the flea things.
Hit AC 24 for 5 damage
AoO from having a reach weapon hits AC 12. Probably a miss. Combat reflexes, just in case: hit AC 24 for 7 damage & Hit AC 7 - whiff
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+4=13 ; d2+1=3 ; d20+2=10 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 11:35:42 AM
Bigby attempst an attack (13) and maybe hits? dmg: 3. Wolfgang attempts a bite at it (10). "First we are attacked from the water, then the land, now the air? What's next?"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+7=21 ; d20+7=27 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=10 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 5:54:24 PM
Grindar will attempt a full round action on the ticks, if one drops from his main hand attack, he will switch to a second tick for his off hand, otherwise he will send both attacks against just one.
main hand hits AC 21 for 6 slashing damage
off hand hits AC 27 for 10 slashing damage
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Wednesday December 18th, 2019 6:22:08 PM
Sol nods, and allows himself to drift a little, not really aware of what is going on around him.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=15 ; d8+3=7 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 10:28:05 PM
Caelwyn strikes out with his trident, attempting to skewer a flea.
Attack 15, Damage 7
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d3=2 ; d20+2=22 ; d4=4 ; d20+8=20 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 11:36:21 PM Grindar obliterates one tick, and 'Lil wounds the other. Bigby, Wolfgang, and Caelwyn make good attempts, but miss. Sol is oblivious. Swift looks to make sure there are no more.
The wounded tick makes another attempt to bite Bigby, succeeding this time. Bigby is wounded (4 points damage), and the tick grabs him and starts draining blood (1 point constitution).
Only Bigby, 'Lil, and Caelwyn are in position to try melee attacks on the tick this round. ===== Tick -- AC:16, 5 dmg taken
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+4=23 ; d20+4=7 ; d2+1=3 ; d20+2=11 ; Thursday December 19th, 2019 12:00:28 PM
Bigby gets knocked around and he tries to attack back with two claws. 23, att, 3 dmg, 7 att. Wolfgang takes a bite, 11. Bigby feels a little woozy after the attack and says, "is it me or is something trying to drain me? This sucks."
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+5=24 ; d8+3=9 ; Thursday December 19th, 2019 12:30:51 PM
'Lil delivers another pin-point stab from behind Caewyln, hitting AC 24 for 9 damage. Hopefully she don't stab through & hit Bigby.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Thursday December 19th, 2019 5:24:18 PM
Feeling useless as he is forced to watch his friends attack the final tick, he prays they are able to dispatch it before anyone else gets hurt.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=10 ; Thursday December 19th, 2019 8:08:52 PM
"Get off!" Caelwyn tries to skewer the tick and get it off of Bigby. Sadly, he misses.
Attack 12
DM Steve -- in the tall grass Friday December 20th, 2019 12:32:16 AM Bigby feels a little woozy after the attack and says, "Is it me or is something trying to drain me? This sucks."
Bigby injures the tick further, and 'Lil finishes it off. {b]Caelwyn[/b] tries to skewer the tick as well, but misses.
Grindar feels useless because he can only watch. But Swift is still watching for any others in the grass, and Sol is pretty out of it on the stretcher.
As the party catches their breath again, a large black raven flies overhead. After the party has seen it, it lands in the grasses nearby. Momentarily, Biel steps through the growth surrounding the party and says hello. He looks you over, noting minor wounds, then asks, "What happened to Sol?"
As Biel takes in the party's explanation of events, the squirrel you saw him with when you left him walks through the grasses on its hind legs and starts chittering at the druid. "Very well, Reech, go ahead," Biel says. "Pardon me. Reech says he wants a safe place to stay tonight. Can anyone give him some rope?"
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday December 20th, 2019 11:51:08 AM
'Lil wipes off Maya on the grass before puttin'er away.
She ain't got any rope, but she's got plenty'a questions. What's Biel doing here? He been following them? Why ain't he helping with all these varmints?
What's a squirrel going to do with rope? She hopes someone's got some; she's pretty curious about it.
"Sol got himself poisoned. Got the strength leeched right outta him. What're you doing here? I thought these other druids you sent us to didn't get along with you."
She pauses, "not that we ain't happy to see you or nothin'. Maybe this place will try a little less harder to kill us with you around."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Friday December 20th, 2019 1:05:28 PM
“I got some rope” Grindar offers, though he is as confused as everyone else as he hands it to the squirrel.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Friday December 20th, 2019 1:35:42 PM
Bigby pulls the creature off of him. and then slurs, "yeah, what are doing here." He has difficulty thinking straight. "maybe I should sit down for a second" and then he laughs, "I'm already sitting down on wolfgang."
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Friday December 20th, 2019 5:13:59 PM
Sol simply makes a few grunts in response, as if to punctuate his poisoned self.
DM Steve -- in the tall grass Saturday December 21st, 2019 12:05:09 AM 'Lil says Sol got himself poisoned, and starts peppering Biel with questions. Sol makes a few grunts in response, as if to punctuate his poisoned self.
Bigby pulls the remnants ofvthe tick off of him. and then slurs, "Yeah, what are doing here?" He has difficulty thinking straight. "Maybe I should sit down for a second. (laughs) I'm already sitting down on wolfgang."
Reech takes the rope Grindar gave him and casts a spell. At least, the chittering and gestures seem the Grindar to be like what wizards do, and at the end of it Reech throws one end of the rope jnto the sky, where it hangs.
"I will answer your questions, but first let's get to safety," Biel says. As everyone watches, Reech climbs to the top of the rope and disappears. At Biel's urging, the party does so, too, though they have trouble getting Sol up without dropping him.
The party finds themselves in a small, colorless -- not clear -- space. It is just large enough to accomodate the six party members, Wolfgang, and Reech comfortably. From within, the party can see what's going on within a few feet of the rope outside. "I can't join you," says Biel, "The magic only accomodates eight. But I will find you in the morning, and I will memorize a spell that will help Sol. Bigby should be okay with rest. To answer 'Lil's questions, I started looking for you when I felt the tug of the mutation bloom, because I knew you'd be in trouble without help. I'm glad I found you before night fell. Every creature within a hundred miles feels that tug, and the mutated ones go mad. Right now, Sol and Bigby must have rest, and it won't hurt any of you."
With that, Biel distorts and fades away while the grass is tossed around by a sudden wind. Reech pulls the rope in with the party, and they can no longer hear the Sargrass.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Saturday December 21st, 2019 11:51:51 AM
'Lil wonders what the heck a mutation bloom is. "Whatever it is, it probably ain't good," she says without warning.
She looks at her surroundings. They seemed good enough and was probably a lot safer than the grasses below. "Right, you two rest. Probably no fire tonight, what with no place for the smoke to go but down. Dry rations it is." She cracks open her pack and takes a cloth-wrapped bundle. She offers Reech a bit of hard bread and cheese. "Sorry dude. No nuts in here."
She lies back and relaxes, settling in for a long snooze...
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See you folks after the slowdown. I don't tend to stick around during it. Have a merry Christmas & whatnot!
DM Steve -- in the tall grass Tuesday December 24th, 2019 10:44:30 AM
Reech accepts the bread and cheese from 'Lil, and settles down to watch the slow migration of creatures below the "window" where his spell shows the grass.
DM Steve -- in the tall grass Friday December 27th, 2019 6:51:16 PM
Perception DC:15 Highlight to display spoiler: {From above, it's easier to spot that there are occasional creatures moving through the grass, all headed the same direction.}
The light coming from the grasses fades quickly. The party can still dimly see each other and the window to the Sargrass is a dark rectangle in the floor of this place.
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