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.
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d3=3 ; Saturday January 4th, 2020 3:27:44 PM
The party stirs from their slumber as the light from the "window" grows. They all had a good night's rest. Sol has regained strength with his rest (1 point Strength restored, still 2 below normal). Bigby has regained the vigor that the tick drained away (1 point Constitution restored, back to normal). Caelwyn, Lil, Grindar, and Swift feel great.
Reech becomes very excited after looking down through the window. When everyone else looks down, they find there is a large, shaggy creature below them. If it stood, it would almost at their height.
Perception DC: 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {There appears to be a wounded man under the creature.}
Know Nature DC: 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The creature looks like a bear.} DC: 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {But as it moves, you realize it also has bird-like features.}
Know Arcana DC: 23 or Spellcraft DC: 13 Highlight to display spoiler: {You have been in this rope trick for several hours. Unless Reech is exceptionally powerful -- well, you're already surprised it has lasted this long.}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+10=21 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=16 ; d8+6=12 ; d20-2=4 ; Monday January 6th, 2020 6:20:03 AM "What would cause such a strange migration, and what is this Mutation Bloom Biel mentioned?" (Perception 21) Grindar muses to himself before falling into a restful sleep.
Grindar awakens with Reech's excited chatter. "There's someone in trouble!", Grindar says as he notices the man under the bird-bear creature knowledge (perception 21, nature 17) He jumps to his feet while drawing Bwyell, and then jumps through the "window" attacking the beast with a two-handed overhand chop.
(Should be +9 not +6) Hits AC 19 for 12 damage
(Acrobatics check to land on his feet, 4) In his exuberance to try to save the man, Grindar fails to land on his feet and falls prone while landing.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+7=9 ; d20=14 ; Monday January 6th, 2020 11:22:58 AM
'Lil looks down and sees a bear, but that's it. She ain't sure what's gotten into Grindar, but she ain't gonna let him go get'imself killed. She jumps down with Maya drawn.
She don't attack though. This thing's just sittin' here, right?
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=23 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+2=19 ; Monday January 6th, 2020 1:12:33 PM
perception 23, knowledge nature 27. Bigby nods at Grindars assessment. "there's some thing...and a it's got wings." Bigby and Wolfgang follow after Grindar. Bigby attempts to do a wild empathy with the beast. "please move away from the wounded man. We don't want to harm you but want to help the man."
Sol looks in wonder at the creature, and instead of "Jumping out" makes his way calmly down, he doesn't do anything, or attack but does cast Mage Armour on himself just in case this turns sour fast.
"It is a wonder it is taking to long for me to heal, and while still weak, I am at least a little closer to being full strength."
His movements still seem pained, and he's wearing precious little clothing or equipment, just the very bare essentials.
"Now, what is this creature doing?"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+2=15 ; Monday January 6th, 2020 8:55:03 PM
Caelwyn takes in the situation at once. "There's an injured man under that thing!" He immediately seizes his trident and shield, and hurries around to try to protect Grindar, should the animal turn on him.
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d20+8=24 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+14=15 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=8 ; d6=2 ; Monday January 6th, 2020 11:14:54 PM
Grindar falls asleep wondering what a mutation bloom is, but has no sudden insight. In the morning, taking in the situation below, Grindar shouts, "There's someone in trouble!", and leaps onto the bear-bird creature.
'Lil and Wolfgang also jump down to the ground, but not directly into combat. Bigby and Caelwyn follow more cautiously, taking the rope down. "There's an injured man under that thing!"
Sol casts mage armor and climbs down. "It is a wonder it is taking to long for me to heal, and while still weak, I am at least a little closer to being full strength." Swift remains with Reech in the rope trick.
Grindar gets a solid hit on the unsuspecting creature, before falling at its feet (2 points non-lethal damage). Bigby tries to reason with it, "Please move away from the wounded man. We don't want to harm you but want to help the man," but there's no chance of that now. Caelwyn tries to protect Grindar, but cannot keep the beast from attacking.
Grindar's attack enrages the beast, which fights back with it's massive paws and a sharp beak. While the beak misses, both paws hit Grindar and the creature tries to hug Grindar to it. Grindar is hurt by the paws (17 damage total), but the creature's fur is slick with blood and Grindar slips free.
Grindar is prone.
===== Ooc: Since they are not taking any other actions this round, Caelwyn and 'Lil have the opportunity to recover from jumping down if necessary. However, acrobatics checks vs DC: 15 will prevent them from taking 2 points non-lethal damage. ===== Bear-bird -- AC: 17, damage: 12
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+2=13 ; d20+5=10 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 2:07:16 PM
'Lil hopes this thing isn't that dude's pet. She doesn't stick the landing and gives her ankle a little twist. She winces, but pushes through it.
She takes a moment to look at the situation she finds herself in. Is that dude what was under this bear-thing wounded? If so, she attacks...poorly.
Hit AC 10 - miss.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+2=15 ; 4d6=13 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 4:03:21 PM
Sol, seeing that the creature is now enraged, but he has no spells to pacify it, so he instead casts Scorching Ray.
"Grindar, perhaps next time we could let Bigby have a chat first?" he smirks as he speaks.
15 to hit, assuming a hit, 13 Fire damage.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=22 ; d20+6=12 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+4=6 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:44:03 PM
Bigby sees that animal diplomacy is out. Goes for the attack. attack 22, 5 dmg, second attack 12. Wolfgang attempts to bite as well. att: 6
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 10/29 d20+9=22 ; d8+6=12 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 6:17:33 PM
Grindar triggers an AOE by standing up, and then lashes out with another two-handed swing hitting AC 22 for another 12 damage, as he says, "Diplomacy takes to long, someone was in danger, and action was needed!"
OOC...Wild empathy allows you to make diplomacy checks with animals and magical beasts with animal intelligence, to adjust their attitude towards you. It takes 1 minute to adjust an attitude, otherwise Grindar may have tried the same thing, as it is a Ranger ability as well as a Druid ability.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d6=6 ; d20+2=20 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 9:22:51 PM
Caelywn curses under his breath. "I wish we had talked this through before rushing in..." He hurries up and uses Lay on Hands on Grindar. He also looks to see what condition the wounded man is in, and if he is still in imminent danger.
Grindar receives 6 hitpoints
Perception 20 (not natural 20)
DM Steve -- in the tall grass d20+8=23 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+14=28 ; d6+4=6 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:32:01 PM Lil hopes this thing isn't that dude's pet. She doesn't stick the landing and gives her ankle a little twist. She winces, but pushes through it. She takes a moment to look at the situation she finds herself in. Then she attacks, but misses.
Sol, seeing that the creature is now enraged, casts Scorching Ray. It strikes the creature, and the smell of burnt fur permeates the area. "Grindar, perhaps next time we could let Bigby have a chat first?" he smirks.
Bigby sees that animal diplomacy is out, and goes for the attack. He damages the creature. Wolfgang attempts to bite but misses.
Grindarstands up, allowing the creature to attack, and then lashes out with another two-handed swing. His weapon bites into the beast again, less impressively than last time. "Diplomacy takes to long, someone was in danger, and action was needed!"
Caelwyn curses under his breath. "I wish we had talked this through before rushing in..." He hurries up and uses Lay on Hands on Grindar. He also looks to see what condition the wounded man is in, and if he is still in imminent danger. Unfortunately, the man appears to already be dead.
The creature attacks Grindar again, even angrier than before if that is possible. Perhaps this is to his advantage. It hits once and attempts to hug him with one of its paws, but is unable to do so without the other. Its remaining attacks glance off his armor. (Grindar takes 6 damage, and is healed 6 by Caelwyn)
The creature appears to be severely wounded.
===== Bear-bird -- AC: 17 (touch 12), damage: 42
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 10/29 d20+7=10 ; d20+7=11 ; Wednesday January 8th, 2020 1:24:19 PM
Seeing the creature on the ropes, Grindar attempts to finish the thing off, to end it’s suffering, and to avoid anymore damage to himself or his friends. He attempts a full round attack. However in his exuberance, he swings wild with both his primary and off hand attacks.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+5=8 ; Wednesday January 8th, 2020 2:49:14 PM
'Lil continues stabbing the air around the bird-bear-thing.
Hit AC 8 - Miss
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=7 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+1=2 ; Wednesday January 8th, 2020 4:29:15 PM
"caw caw," Bigby belows as he attacks, hoping to throw the bird bear off his game. claw1 26, crit not confirmed 11, dmg 5, claw 2: 7. Wolfgang attempts a bite attack as well. bite: 18, dmg: 2
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+2=6 ; Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:16:26 PM
Sol shakes his head.
“I maybe sick, but that is no excuse! Oh well, what is done is done.”
Sol casts another Scorching Ray, expending his final level 3 spell slot, however this time his aim goes wide.
“I am glad to see that this illness had not impacted my ability to miss all things I aim at.”
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 d20+5=22 ; d8+3=10 ; Wednesday January 8th, 2020 10:40:56 PM
Caelwyn is ready to end this fight. He moves past Grindar and stabs at the creature, trying to draw its attention.
Attack 22, Damage 10
DM Steve -- in the tall grass Wednesday January 8th, 2020 11:33:27 PM
Seeing the creature on the ropes, Grindar attempts to finish the thing off, to end it’s suffering, and to avoid anymore damage to himself or his friends. Unsuccessfully.
'Lil continues stabbing the air around the bird-bear-thing.
"caw caw," Bigby bellows as he claws the bird bear. It is still moving. Wolfgang bites as well. The creatures gets a glazed look and slows considerably, but is still moving.
Sol casts another Scorching Ray, however this time his aim goes wide. “I am glad to see that this illness had not impacted my ability to miss all things I aim at.”
Caelwyn is ready to end this fight. He moves past Grindar and stabs the creature, which collapses.
After a moment, the end of a rope drops down from above. Reech and Swift descend, after which the rest of the rope follows.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+8=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; Thursday January 9th, 2020 10:16:37 AM
'Lil goes to check on the dude who was under the bear-bird-thing.
Heal 17
Is he alive? Cool. 'Lil will heal him up, and Grindar too, with some positive energy. Actually, she'll do that regardless for Grindar. 5 HP healed.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=26 ; d20+2=13 ; Thursday January 9th, 2020 2:01:35 PM
knowledge nature 26 to see what the creature is. Bigby will check to see if the human person is ok. heal skill 13.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/29 Thursday January 9th, 2020 5:21:07 PM
Believing the man dead, Grindar kicks at a small rock, in frustration, sending it flying. He mumbles to himself, things like, "If I would have noticed sooner", and "I failed again". Gindar remembers to thank his friends for the healing, but it is pretty obvious that he is feeling pretty low, as he says, "This place kills whom ever it touches, why are we here!"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Thursday January 9th, 2020 8:24:33 PM
Sol goes and puts a hand on Grindar’s shoulder.
“This is a dangerous place, but we are here because we can yet tame it, or learn to live in symbiosis with it, and we are the only ones willing to try and help people like him.” He indicates the body.
“While we may not have managed to protect him initially, but through our efforts we mayhaps be able to prevent others from succumbing to the same fate.”
DM Steve -- in the tall grass Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:52:42 PM 'Lil goes to check on the dude who was under the bear-bird-thing, and helps Grindar with positive energy. Unfortunately, there's nothing to do for the dude.
Bigby examines the creature and also checks on the man. He decides that this must be an infamous owlbear.
Grindar kicks at a small rock, in frustration, sending it flying. He mumbles to himself, things like, "If I would have noticed sooner", and "I failed again". Gindar remembers to thank his friends for the healing, but it is pretty obvious that he is feeling pretty low, as he says, "This place kills whom ever it touches, why are we here!"
Sol goes and puts a hand on Grindar’s shoulder. “This is a dangerous place, but we are here because we can yet tame it, or learn to live in symbiosis with it, and we are the only ones willing to try and help people like him.” He indicates the body. “While we may not have managed to protect him initially, but through our efforts we mayhaps be able to prevent others from succumbing to the same fate.”
Caelwyn and Swift watch the surrounding grasses. Reech becomes excited, and soon you hear something approaching -- which turns out to be Biel.
He takes in the scene quickly. "Sorry I wasn't here earlier. And Sol, I didn't forget the spell you need. But something momentous has happened, and the news just reached me early this morning. It seems some of the most powerful heroes of the Wold, the Iron Dragons, broke into the prison and home of Marteaus. Kevintar, brother of Marteaus, former Twin Punisher of Gargul, has been released from his Bone Tower prison of the last few centuries. The Gods of Testing have all walked away in different directions. The Gods of Wold have held an enclave to discuss the fallout of recent events. Serenbeth and Wardd have been asked to rejoin the Gods of Wold. I cannot help but wonder if the mutation bloom fits into such tidings. But we will need to hurry now."
Biel casts a spell on Sol, who feels his strength return.
"The skirmishes you have had are only the beginning." As Biel says this, the party realizes that there have been frequent sounds of movement in the distance since they left their secure sleeping spot.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday January 10th, 2020 11:43:55 AM
'Lil was from the Iron Dragons' home town. She knew them pretty well...by reputation, of course. She never met'em in person. She did know that two'a them were followers of Wardd and Serenbeth. She wonders how it'll affect them.
Not long, though. She's got stuff to do. She starts by punching Grindar in the arm. "Come on, dude. Anyone who comes to this place knows it's dangerous. Sucks that dude is dead, but it is what it is. All we can do is keep tryin'a make a sanctuary here for good folks." She keeps Maya at the ready as she hears the movement. "Sounds like we got more work to do, eh? Let's keep moving."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Friday January 10th, 2020 12:35:11 PM
"well what do humans do? Bury the dead? Should we bury the guy? As for this owl bear, I wonder how it tastes." If the party has time and buries the dead, Bigby will strip some meat from the owlbear and try to preserve it or cook it. And then offer to others.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday January 10th, 2020 2:20:05 PM
'Lil immediately feels guilty. How could she forget to honor this dead guy? She makes a mental note to not be in such a rush and kneels down.
"Domi, don't know this guy's story. Maybe he deserves your admiration, maybe he don't. All I know now is that he's done with this life. Hopefully he spent it doing deeds that warrant some good attention in the next."
She stands. "We got time to bury him? We should if we can, but ain't no sense getting the rest of us killed." She looks to Biel. Surely the druid had some way to put a body under the dirt.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Friday January 10th, 2020 8:28:51 PM
Sol nods.
"I feel like we should bury him, assuming we have time, but with several of us working together it should not take too long."
He will do everything he can to help with his renewed (if still mediocre) strength.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/29 Saturday January 11th, 2020 11:24:05 AM
Grindar perks up a little with his friends words of encouragement, and before anyone is able to answer the question as to whether they should bury the body, he gets on his hands and knees, draws one of his daggers, and starts digging a hole. “Remind me to buy a shovel, if this is going to be a normal part of our lives, mayhaps we should be better prepared”. He offers his other dagger to another who would wish to assist.
DM Steve -- in the tall grass Saturday January 11th, 2020 1:20:10 PM 'Lil was from the Iron Dragons' home town, and ponders the news. Not long, though. She's got stuff to do. 'Lil punches Grindar in the arm. "Come on, dude. Anyone who comes to this place knows it's dangerous. Sucks that dude is dead, but it is what it is. All we can do is keep tryin'a make a sanctuary here for good folks." She keeps Maya at the ready as she hears the movement. "Sounds like we got more work to do, eh? Let's keep moving."
Bigby asks, "Well what do humans do? Bury the dead? Should we bury the guy? As for this owl bear, I wonder how it tastes."
Sol nods. "I feel like we should bury him, assuming we have time, but with several of us working together it should not take too long."
Grindar perks up a little with his friends words of encouragement, and before anyone is able to answer the question as to whether they should bury the body, he gets on his hands and knees, draws one of his daggers, and starts digging a hole. “Remind me to buy a shovel, if this is going to be a normal part of our lives, mayhaps we should be better prepared”. He offers his other dagger to another who would wish to assist.
Sol pitches in to help as best he can with his renewed (if still mediocre) strength. Caelwyn and Swift take positions to guard the diggers, just in case.
'Lil immediately feels guilty. How could she forget to honor this dead guy? She makes a mental note to not be in such a rush and kneels down. "Domi, don't know this guy's story. Maybe he deserves your admiration, maybe he don't. All I know now is that he's done with this life. Hopefully he spent it doing deeds that warrant some good attention in the next." She stands. "We got time to bury him? We should if we can, but ain't no sense getting the rest of us killed." She looks to Biel. Surely the druid had some way to put a body under the dirt.
Biel thinks for a couple of minutes, during which time the hole does not get bigger fast. The ground has lots of roots in it. And although they are mostly tiny roots, they still slow the digging. In the background, you hear the now-constant sounds of creatures moving through the grass, but they seem to be in the distance. Rarely does the sound get louder as if something is approaching, and it fades thereafter. There is no sense that things are avoiding the group, but they do not seem to be seeking you out, either.
Bigby strips some meat from the owlbear and saves it. As he does, he finds a necklace on the owlbear -- not around its neck, but stuck in its bloody and matted fur.
At the same time, Biel says, "Ok. I can bury him, but give me a moment... Since I can't do this often, I'm going to stay in the shape I take for a while. After the man is buried, continue on your way and I will follow you." With that Biel transforms into a small pile of dirt and stones, about the size of Bigby. As the group watches, he sinks into the ground, extends two "arms" back up to wrap around the body of the man, and slowly pulls it into the earth. Before long, the pile of dirt reappears, waves to you, and sinks back down.
The sound in the distance begins to get louder, and soon you make out a drumming to it.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Sunday January 12th, 2020 10:58:17 AM
Took him long enough, geez...
"Hey guys, that sounds pretty rhythmic. Animals don't usually do that, do they? Could be some kinda war band coming down on us. We should move."
She doesn't lead the way, though. Someone with better survival skills should do that.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/29 d20+10=27 ; d20+10=25 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 6:29:06 AM
Grindar sheathes his daggers and draws Bwyell. he is torn as to whether he should take point as is his norm, or if he should take rear guard. Finally he says, "Caelwyn could you take rear guard?" He than takes point. perception 27, survival 25
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=27 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 11:33:34 AM
Bigby puts the meat away, "yum yum." Bigby pulls out the necklace from the fur. Looks at it 27 perceptions to see if there's any insignia or picture or some way to connect it to this body. "Hey guys I found this necklace on owlbear. Maybe it is important somehow. Sol or can you check it for magic?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+11=30 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 6:14:40 PM
"Of course my friend." He takes the necklace and gives it a once over.
((Knowledge Arcana - 30))
"No, Lil, I do not believe animals are that rhythmic... this is potentially dangerous."
He takes a deep breath.
"I wish I had not exhausted my greatest magics on this poor creature now." He says, indicating the owlbear. "On the upside, I still have my mage armour."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Monday January 13th, 2020 8:33:30 PM
Caelwyn understands Grindar's feelings of grief and failure. "None of this was your fault, Grindar. All we can do is work harder in the future, all of us, to prevent as much suffering as we can. Take point, I've got the rear...clearly something is coming. We need to move."
DM Steve -- at the short grass d4=2 Monday January 13th, 2020 11:17:55 PM Bigby puts the meat away. Bigby pulls out the necklace from the fur and looks at it to see if there's any insignia or picture or some way to connect it to this body.
Bigby -- Highlight to display spoiler: {While it is a nice-looking pendant, Bigby does not notice anything that seems specific to the body.} "Hey guys I found this necklace on owlbear. Maybe it is important somehow. Sol, can you check it for magic?"
'Lil says, "Hey guys, that sounds pretty rhythmic. Animals don't usually do that, do they? Could be some kinda war band coming down on us. We should move."
Sol tells Bigby, "Of course my friend." He takes the necklace and gives it a once over.
Sol -- Highlight to display spoiler: {Magic was used in the item's creation.}
To 'Lil, Sol says, "No, Lil, I do not believe animals are that rhythmic... this is potentially dangerous." He takes a deep breath. "I wish I had not exhausted my greatest magics on this poor creature now. On the upside, I still have my mage armour."
Grindar sheathes his daggers and draws Bwyell. He is torn as to whether he should take point as is his norm, or if he should take rear guard. Finally he says, "Caelwyn could you take rear guard?" He then takes point.
Grindar -- Highlight to display spoiler: {The "drumming" the group hears sounds like a very large creature running this way.}
Caelwyn understands Grindar's feelings of grief and failure. "None of this was your fault, Grindar. All we can do is work harder in the future, all of us, to prevent as much suffering as we can. Take point, I've got the rear...clearly something is coming. We need to move."
As the group forms up to move out, the sound grows louder. In addition to the drumming, there are sounds that could be breaking underbrush. Reech casts a spell that creates a shimmer in the air in front of him, and disappears into it. A fearful Swift quickly follows him, and both are gone.
Grindar leads the group in a direction he thinks safest, away from the path of the noise. The noise intensifies, then briefly stops. Perception DC: 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can't make out exactly what, but something gargantuan runs through the area the group just left. The greens, purples, and browns of whatever it is are the same as the colors of the grasses, but the movement is not. It pauses there a moment, then resumes, this time travelling away along its original path.} The sound then resumes, slowly diminishing but moving faster than the party can.
Grindar continues to lead the group more or less perpendicular to the path taken by the great beast, until he sees something that makes him pause. The group can clearly see from the lighting that ahead of them, the grasses end. Approaching the edge of the grass, they realize that it doesn't actually end -- there is just a fifty foot wide swath of grasses missing in front of them. In this region, which stretches to the horizon on either side, the grasses are only one or two feet high instead of their usual ten to thirty. It is a different view of the grasses, allowing the group to see at once the range of colors they usually encounter one at a time. From deep indigo to turquoise, sapphire, and forest green; from burgundy to umber, sienna to broomstraw.
Although the group has done no more than poke their heads into the corridor to look around, they have seen many creatures are moving within it. It would be faster to travel in this corridor, but it points neither the direction the party was headed nor that the creatures all seem to be going.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Tuesday January 14th, 2020 12:04:19 PM
"Well that's weird. What do ya think caused that? We're not walkin' through that, are we? Seems like a trap to me."
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=21 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 5:12:59 PM
Sol nods.
"I agree with Lil, what ever caused the grasses to be this short is probably very large which makes it potentially dangerous. I am not certain is explicitly a TRAP per se, but it may be a migration path of some rather large animal."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+10=22 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 5:53:05 PM
"Any idea what this is Sol? Let's take it with us. Might be helpful." Perception 22. I'm not getting a good vibe about this trail. Bigby looks at Sol, "very large, gargantuan large."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/29 d20+10=17 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:07:25 PM
"Well", Grindar says, "I'm not sure what to think, the corridor would be a faster mode of travel, but it really isn't going the way we want. Should we continue as we were, or should we follow this corridor in hopes that it eventually leads where we wish to go?"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Tuesday January 14th, 2020 10:09:10 PM
Caelwyn sees nothing but trouble here. "This isn't the right direction...and it's full of potential enemies. I say we look for another option."
DM Steve -- at the short grass Tuesday January 14th, 2020 11:09:19 PM 'Lil says, "Well that's weird. What do ya think caused that? We're not walkin' through that, are we? Seems like a trap to me."
Sol agrees with Lil, "What ever caused the grasses to be this short is probably very large which makes it potentially dangerous."
Bigby, who is still hanging onto the necklace, looks at Sol, "I'm not getting a good vibe about this trail. Very large, gargantuan large."
Grindar says, "I'm not sure what to think, the corridor would be a faster mode of travel, but it really isn't going the way we want. Should we continue as we were, or should we follow this corridor in hopes that it eventually leads where we wish to go?"
Caelwyn sees nothing but trouble here. "This isn't the right direction...and it's full of potential enemies. I say we look for another option."
From the other side of the corridor breaks a large mass of creatures, all moving the same direction. Although there are many creatures, there's not much variety. Mostly insects and spiders of various sizes, although there are some you have never seen before. The strange ones are grotesque hopping beasts, slightly larger than a man. These have muscular rear legs. Their spindly forelegs end in wicked-looking claws, and their face -- which is as wide as their body -- appears to be all mouth.
The stampede of creatures is wide, and headed in the party's direction. They are not exactly attacking each other, and yet many have been injured. They will be upon the party soon. Perhaps the group could flee before them, but that would mean going in the direction all the creatures encountered over the past day have been going, not towards the druids.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Wednesday January 15th, 2020 11:09:11 AM
"Right then, detour! Let's move, dudes. I can only patch ya up so much. I can't put you back together or getcha un-eaten."
'Lil follows her own advice and starts moving wherever she needs to to get away from all that.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Wednesday January 15th, 2020 11:09:57 AM
"I can cast an entangle spell but that might not exactly solve our problem here."
ooc: sorry rushing out today can't make much of a thoughtful post.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/29 d20+10=21 ; d20+10=17 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 6:02:30 PM "It doesn't seem as though we have a choice, let's go!, Grindar says as he leads the way.
Perception 21, Survival 17
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Wednesday January 15th, 2020 7:34:06 PM
Sol nods and follows Grindar and Lil, without arguing, however, with a wide smile he turns to Bigby.
"I am not certain, all I know is magic was used in the creation of it."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Wednesday January 15th, 2020 9:45:22 PM
Caelwyn sighs. "This should be fun." He follows the rest of the party, keen to avoid the stampede of creatures. Clearly this is not something they can fight.
DM Steve -- at the short grass 2d4=4 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 10:19:05 PM Grindar leads the way. "It doesn't seem as though we have a choice, let's go!"
"Right then, detour! Let's move, dudes. I can only patch ya up so much." 'Lil follows her own advice and starts moving wherever she needs to to get away from all that.
Bigby offers, "I can cast an entangle spell but that might not exactly solve our problem here."
Sol nods and follows Grindar and Lil, without arguing. With a wide smile he turns to Bigby, "All I know is magic was used in the creation of it."
Caelwyn sighs. "This should be fun." He follows the rest of the party, keen to avoid the stampede of creatures.
The party turns and starts running away from the mass of animals. However, it becomes apparent that doing so will only delay meeting them. The mass in general is slightly faster than the party, although fastest of all seem to be a few giant ants. These quickly outstrip the party.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Thursday January 16th, 2020 4:37:53 PM
I thought we were moving perpendicular to them, not away.
"Entangle may buy us enough time, Sol. I say cast it."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/29 d20+7=8 ; d20+7=25 ; d8+4=10 ; Thursday January 16th, 2020 4:52:41 PM
“Seriously?!”, Grindar grunts in frustration, “I guess we fight!”. With that the half-orc stops running and spins around, knowing instinctively that his friends will either run past to support from the rear or stand beside him depending on their skill set. When the giant ants get within striking distance, Grindar will go full round attack.
Main hand Natural 1 miss
Off hand Hits AC25 for 10 slashing damage.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 21/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday January 16th, 2020 5:14:11 PM
Bigby casts entangle to slow the animals down heading towards us to move away. and then Bigby runs away with everyone else.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d4+1=3 ; Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:18:07 PM
"Well blast it all! This is not good. I have expended my greatest arcane power, so will have to resort to less powerful means."
He stays with the party and cast Magic Missile at the closest Ant. ((3 Damage))
DM Steve -- at the short grass d20=16 ; d20=1 ; d20+1=12 ; d6+2=5 ; Friday January 17th, 2020 12:32:56 AM 'Lil says, "Entangle may buy us enough time, Sol. I say cast it."
“Seriously?!”, Grindar grunts in frustration, “I guess we fight!”. With that the half-orc stops running and spins around, prepared to attack any ant that gets in distance.
Bigby casts entangle to slow the animals down heading towards us to move away.
Sol says, "Well blast it all! This is not good. I have expended my greatest arcane power, so will have to resort to less powerful means." He stays with the party and casts Magic Missile at the closest Ant.
The ant taking damage deviates just a little from its path to attack Sol. It bites him in the leg (6 points damage). The giant ant is now within striking distance, and Grindar attacks. He gets in a viscious slash with his off hand.
The stampeding creatures for the most part ignore the party and keep on going. Bigby's entangle has created an area that is free of the things. But some are pushing through the entangle. You have probably two rounds to act before they are upon you.
You see the creatures in the crowd streaming past slamming into and pushing each other frequently, but not stopping to fight with each other.
One ant has taken 13 damage (color coded on the map) and stopped to fight.
If the party was moving perpendicular, events work out the same although a bit sooner.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d8+3=5 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=19 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=9 ; Friday January 17th, 2020 1:47:29 PM
"Hey dudes, these things don't seem to wanna attack us unless we attack'em first." She pulls out Maya and advances next to Sol (can't edit map). She punches Sol lightly in the shoulder. "So stop tryin'a kill them."
CLW on Sol: 5 HP.
She stands ready w/ Maya, ready to attack anything that feels frisky.
***
Move: Move to P22 Standard: CLW
'Lil has 10' reach with Maya and combat reflexes. She can make up to 3 attacks of opportunity.
1: Hit AC 13 for 11 2: Hit AC 20 for 11 3: Hit AC 19 for 9
She'll only attack hostile critters, not ones just rushing by.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Friday January 17th, 2020 4:23:50 PM
Bigby will 5 step behind Caelwyn and then go full defense which should bump ac to 20. "he then yells out to the party, line up together and brace for impact guys.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Friday January 17th, 2020 6:59:49 PM
"OW!!" Sol says jokingly as he rubs his arm. "I was copying him!" as he points at Grindar.
"What do you suggest then?"
Sol will get behind Bigby and Lil, and just wait, as he cannot prepare a spell to be cast.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Friday January 17th, 2020 8:18:25 PM
"Wait! We can't outrun these things, and they seem to simply be running past...don't attack! Form a defensive circle, standing very close together with Sol in the center - we will simply fend off those that come near and keep them running by us."
Caelwyn waits to see if the others agree with his idea, but takes a defensive stance, with his shield up.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/29 d20=4 ; d20=20 ; d20=13 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; Saturday January 18th, 2020 7:16:14 AM "Well we need to finish off the one that bit Sol, before it does so again, and then hopefully the others will just head on past", Grindar reminds everyone, as he goes into another full round attack.
Main hand 4+7=11 for 10 damage
Off hand natural 20, 20 (not natural) to confirm) confirmed 23, unconfirmed 5
DM Steve -- at the short grass d20=3 ; d20+3=5 ; Saturday January 18th, 2020 4:03:12 PM 'Lil pulls out Maya and advances next to Sol. "Hey dudes, these things don't seem to wanna attack us unless we attack'em first." She punches Sol lightly in the shoulder. "So stop tryin'a kill them." She casts CLW on Sol (restores 5 HP).
Bigby steps behind Caelwyn and then go full defense. He then yells out to the party, "Line up together and brace for impact guys."
Sol says jokingly as he rubs his arm. "OW!! I was copying him!" as he points at Grindar. Sol gets behind Bigby and Lil, and waits.
Caelwyn advises, "Wait! We can't outrun these things, and they seem to simply be running past...don't attack! Form a defensive circle, standing very close together with Sol in the center - we will simply fend off those that come near and keep them running by us." Caelwyn waits to see if the others agree with his idea, but takes a defensive stance, with his shield up.
Grindar reminds everyone, "Well we need to finish off the one that bit Sol, before it does so again, and then hopefully the others will just head on past", as he goes into another full round attack and does just that.
Although Grindar takes care of one ant, he attracts the attention of another in the process. It does not manage to strike him, nor does "Lil manage to strike it, although both tried.
'Lil stands ready with Maya, ready to attack anything that feels frisky. She'll only attack hostile critters, not ones just rushing by.
===== Here is a map. I think it is now editable. You have the chance to position yourselves before facing the stampede. Please also check the status in the header for your post.
The dead ant is no longer indicated on the map. The red 8 is a fresh ant sniffing around Grindar.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Sunday January 19th, 2020 9:02:57 PM
Caelwyn continues his defensive stance, trying to shelter Sol and himself behind his shield. "Stick together...if we get separated, this could get ugly..."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 15/29 Monday January 20th, 2020 4:22:53 AM
Grindar takes a 5ft step, disengaging from the ant and getting into a single file line with his friends, hoping his friends are right and the rest of the critter horde will simply move on by..
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Monday January 20th, 2020 10:20:18 AM
'Lil wonders if they could just start some kinda grass fire. That'd probably kill all'a them too, though. Bad idea.
She looks at all them tangled up critters. Even if they was just gonna stand here and hope all them critters passed'em by, they'd probably pissed off all them ones what got tangled.
Was that squirrel that cast that rope spell still around? That would work. If not, maybe it was time to move.
"Guys, unless someone's hiding that squirrel, this ain't no place to be. Even a few feet over there would be better."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 25/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday January 20th, 2020 11:06:11 AM
"I can cast another entangle spell if there's a direction we want to go?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 14/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Monday January 20th, 2020 1:50:43 PM
Sol nods.
"I think we just want to keep them away from us Bigby my friend. Can you perhaps use entangle to funnel them away from us, or use it like a barrier to keep them away from us?"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 27/27; CMD: 15 Monday January 20th, 2020 8:03:55 PM
Caelwyn adjusts his stance, gripping his shield tighter. "Anything to make a barricade, or dissuade them from coming this way, would be helpful!"
DM Steve -- at the short grass d20=5 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+21=31 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=10 ; 2d4=6 ; 2d4=6 ; 2d4=3 ; 2d4=4 ; Monday January 20th, 2020 8:45:33 PM Grindar disengages from the ant gets into a single file line with his friends, hoping his friends are right and the rest of the critter horde will simply move on by. The ant, however, has already been disturbed and is in no forgiving mood. It is not able to pierce Grindar's armor this round. It is, however, slammed into by several of the stampeding creatures and injured as a result.
The horde has managed to force its way through the entangled area, and as each creature comes out of the area it resumes stampeding.
Caelwyn continues his defensive stance, trying to shelter Sol and himself behind his shield. "Stick together...if we get separated, this could get ugly..."
Bigby offers, "I can cast another entangle spell if there's a direction we want to go?"
'Lil wonders if they could just start some kinda grass fire. That'd probably kill all'a them too, though. Bad idea. She looks at all them tangled up critters. Even if they was just gonna stand here and hope all them critters passed'em by, they'd probably pissed off all them ones what got tangled. "Guys, unless someone's hiding that squirrel, this ain't no place to be. Even a few feet over there would be better."
Sol nods. "I think we just want to keep them away from us Bigby my friend. Can you perhaps use entangle to funnel them away from us, or use it like a barrier to keep them away from us?"
Caelwyn adds, "Anything to make a barricade, or dissuade them from coming this way, would be helpful!"
As the party discusses options, Grindar finds several of the creatures slamming into him. Although Grindar bears the brunt of the rushing horde, the rest of the group is also knocked about.
===== The damage each character takes is identified below. You are allowed a fortitude save vs DC:30 for half damage. If you want to rearrange the party at this point, anyone who tries to move against the stampede (any direction but down on the map) must make a reflex save vs. DC:25 or be knocked prone.
Grindar: Highlight to display spoiler: {10 points damage. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, you gain a +18 on this save.} Caelwyn: Highlight to display spoiler: {6 points damage. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, you gain a +19 on this save.} Bigby and Wolfgang: Highlight to display spoiler: {6 points damage -- each, I'm afraid. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, Bigby gains a +21 on this save and Wolfgang does, too, thanks to some help from Bigby. If you decide to move, Wolfgang gets a +4 on the reflex roll.} 'Lil: Highlight to display spoiler: {3 points damage. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, you gain a +17 on this save.} Sol: Highlight to display spoiler: {4 points damage. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, you gain a +11 on this save.}
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 22/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 24/27 -AC 17 d20+28=35 ; d20+24=39 ; Monday January 20th, 2020 10:56:40 PM
fort 35 bigby, fort 39 wolfgang. Everyone go into a full defensive position, unless you got a better idea. Bigby casts another entangle spell to try to buy the team more time. "If I had more time to prepare different spells, then a pit might work, Bigby thinks out loud," but alas what good is wishful thinking going to do for them right now, Bigby thinks to himself. Brace yourselves for another impact.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 5/29 d20+21=41 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=20 ; d8+4=7 ; d8+4=8 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 7:12:39 AM
Fort save 41(nat 20)
Grindar grunts as he takes the hit from the stampede. Seeing that the ant refuses to give up, he goes attacks with both ends of Bwyell.
Main Hand Hits AC 19 for 7 slashing damage
Off Hand Hits AC 20 for 8 slashing damage
'Lil - (Carl) - 24/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+21=34 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 11:28:19 AM
'Lil grunts as she's knocked around by critters. She keeps it together and stays on her feet, though. She takes a moment to nod in appreciation as Grindar cuts down that ant that won't give up.
Bigby's plan to make another clearing for them is as good as any. She waits for him to cast, then moves when he's done. She ain't quick enough on her feet to avoid being knocked down unless she gets real lucky, so she doesn't try.
OOC: I'm not sure where it's being cast, but 'Lil will move there.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 22/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 24/27 -AC 17 Tuesday January 21st, 2020 12:49:07 PM
Bigby casts entangle to overlap with the other entangle but a little bit further ahead so that the party can slowly move ahead. around 12 s towards w. "I still got one more so not sure if this is gonna get us anywhere quick, but it's the only idea we got for now and hopefully keeps us alive."
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 10/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+12=26 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 5:55:52 PM
Sol is knocked around and unable to avoid the damage he simply tries to stay with Lil and Grindar as he is not capable on his own and will no doubt be trampled to death if he's not careful.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 2/27; CMD: 15 d20+26=27 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 9:34:54 PM
Caelwyn grits his teeth as the creatures smash into him. He holds his shield high, trying his best to protect Sol and the others along with himself.
Fortitude save - natural 1
DM Steve -- at the short grass d20+3=4 ; d20-2=4 ; 2d6=3 ; 2d4=5 ; 2d4=6 ; 2d4=5 ; 2d4=4 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:27:14 PM Bigby casts another entangle spell to try to buy the team more time. If I had more time to prepare different spells, then a pit might work, but alas what good is wishful thinking going to do for them right now, Bigby thinks to himself. Brace yourselves for another impact."I still got one more so not sure if this is gonna get us anywhere quick, but it's the only idea we got for now and hopefully keeps us alive."
Grindar grunts as he takes the hit from the stampede. Seeing that the ant refuses to give up, he goes attacks with both ends of Bwyell, killing the ant.
'Lil grunts as she's knocked around by critters. She keeps it together and stays on her feet, though. She takes a moment to nod in appreciation as Grindar cuts down that ant that won't give up. Bigby's plan to make another clearing for them is as good as any. She waits for him to cast, then moves when he's done. She ain't quick enough on her feet to avoid being knocked down unless she gets real lucky, so she doesn't try.
Sol is knocked around and unable to avoid the damage he simply tries to stay with Lil and Grindar as he is not capable on his own and will no doubt be trampled to death if he's not careful.
Caelwyn grits his teeth as the creatures smash into him. He holds his shield high, trying his best to protect Sol and the others along with himself.
A new threat appears among the creatures, unnoticed in the grasses until it was almost upon the party -- a giant flying caterpillar. It seems to have taken a dislike to Caelwyn. It attempts to bite, ineffectually, whereupon it thrashes around, also with no effect.
The stampeding animals continue to slam into the group this round, but at least at the end of it there is a clear space -- one that will remain clear for about two rounds judging by the previous spell.
===== The stampede damage each character takes is identified below. You are allowed a fortitude save vs DC:30 for half damage. If you want to move anywhere except the color-coded critter-free area, you must make a reflex save vs. DC:25 or be knocked prone. You may reach that area and move in it without problem.
Grindar: Highlight to display spoiler: {3 points damage. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, you gain a +18 on this save.} Caelwyn: Highlight to display spoiler: {5 points damage. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, you gain a +19 on this save.} Bigby and Wolfgang: Highlight to display spoiler: {6 points damage -- each, I'm afraid. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, Bigby and Wolfgang gain a +17 on this save. If you decide to move, Wolfgang gets a +4 on the reflex roll.} 'Lil: Highlight to display spoiler: {5 points damage. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, you gain a +17 on this save.} Sol: Highlight to display spoiler: {4 points damage. In addition to your fortitude adjustment, you gain a +11 on this save.}
'Lil - (Carl) - 21/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d20+21=41 ; d20+5=9 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 1:10:13 PM
Save: 41
'Lil grunts a bit as the critters keep bashin' into'er, but she's tough. There's a clear spot now, so that's good. She waits until the four critters that weren't tangled up pass before headin' over there.
In the meantime, she makes a stab at the caterpillar, but it's bad (Hit AC 9).
Once she's moved, she turns and prepares herself in case the bug chases'em.
Using previously rolled AoOs that weren't used yet:
Hit AC 20 for 11 Hit AC 19 for 9
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 16/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 21/27 -AC 17 d20+24=26 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=8 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+4=17 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+10=29 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 3:05:06 PM
Bigby and Wolfgang attack the flying catepillar. fort 26, 37. Only wolfgang takes half. claw 18, dmg 5, claw 8 miss. Wolfgang bite 17, 4 dmg if hit. If the creature is dead by 'Lil will just move, otherwise won't be able to. 29 reflex if can move.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 7/29 d20+21=27 ; d20+9=13 ; d8+6=7 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 5:50:43 PM
Grindar takes a two handed swing at the caterpillar before rushing through the opening into the clear space.
Hits AC 13 for 7 damage
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 6/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+12=28 ; d20+3=8 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 6:02:32 PM
Sol again is bashed around, being seriously injured at this point makes an attempt to move onto the critter free area, however he fails to move and is knocked prone with a loud crunch.
He looks bruised and battered and seriously injured.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 19/27; CMD: 15 d20+26=30 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 9:38:54 PM
Caelwyn only takes a small hit from the animals. He looks in disgust at the flying caterpillar. "Well let's get rid of that thing before it hurts someone!" He is about to stab it, but then sees Sol. "Sol, get up!" He makes an action to help pull Sol to his feet, covering them with his shield and using Lay on Hands as he does so.
Fortitude save 30
Sol take 1 point of health (sigh...)
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 7/29 d20+5=15 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 9:44:45 PM
Forgot the fort save for half. Didn’t matter, failed it anyway.
DM Steve -- at the short grass Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 10:31:19 PM 'Lil grunts a bit as the critters keep bashin' into'er, but she's tough. There's a clear spot now, so that's good. She makes a stab at the caterpillar, but misses. She then waits until the critters that weren't tangled up pass before headin' where it's clear. Once she's moved, she turns and prepares herself in case the bug chases'em.
Bigby and Wolfgang attack the flying caterpillar while they're getting buffeted by the passing horde. Bigby claws the caterpillar once, and Wolfgang gets in a bite. They have no problem moving to the clear spot.
Grindar takes a two handed swing at the caterpillar before rushing through the opening into the clear space. He misses. (Grindar was successful on his save.)
Sol again is bashed around, being seriously injured at this point. He is able to move into the critter free area without problem. He looks bruised and battered and seriously injured.
Caelwyn only takes a small hit from the animals. He looks in disgust at the flying caterpillar. "Well let's get rid of that thing before it hurts someone!" He is about to stab it, but then sees Sol. He helps Sol move, using Lay on Hands as he does so. (Sol: gain 1 point of health)
Although wounded by Bigby and Wolfgang, the caterpillar follows Caelwyn. This gives Lil the opportunity to skewer it. As it dies, the caterpillar gives off an acrid smell.
The group is out of the stampede for the moment, but it still surrounds them. Elsewhere in the clear zone, a mound of dirt and rock rises from the ground and turns into Biel. The group has a round to move and prepare before the stampede returns.
'Lil - (Carl) - 21/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Thursday January 23rd, 2020 3:48:09 PM
'Lil grunts as the pulls Maya outta that smelly caterpillar. "Gross," she exclaims as she whips the spear around. A trail of ichor follows it. Hopefully none'a it gets on her dudes.
She's real glad to see Biel for once. "Hey Mr. Druid dude! You gotta wall spell or somethin' handy? Maybe more'a them rope spells? I'll be darned if I'm going out trampled by giant ants."
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OOC: Don't forget, we re-roll any 1s from healing spells.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 7/29 Thursday January 23rd, 2020 6:42:55 PM
Grindar nods his head as Lil talks to Biel. "I don't know how many more of these hits I can take!"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 6/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Thursday January 23rd, 2020 6:57:06 PM
Sol takes a few moments to breath before he stands up, as he was knocked down as he made it into the critter free area.
"This is not safe place to be... does anyone have any ideas on what we can do? I am nearly out of magical resources."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 16/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 21/27 -AC 17 Thursday January 23rd, 2020 7:30:18 PM
"hang in there my friends, I don't know the answer but I'm hoping Biel does."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 19/27; CMD: 15 d6=5 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 11:22:46 PM
Caelwyn looks around. "Perhaps we should reform to the east, on the edge of the approaching group? Let's just not be right in the middle!" He hopes the others will join him and move out of the direct path of the approaching animals.
Re-rolled 1 on healing from last round - Grindar, take 5 health rather than 1
DM Steve -- at the short grass d20=8 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 12:25:26 AM 'Lil grunts as the pulls Maya outta that smelly caterpillar. As she whips the spear around, a trail of ichor follows it. Hopefully none'a it gets on her dudes. "Hey Mr. Druid dude! You gotta wall spell or somethin' handy? Maybe more'a them rope spells? I'll be darned if I'm going out trampled by giant ants."
Grindar nods his head as Lil talks to Biel. "I don't know how many more of these hits I can take!"
Sol takes a few moments to breath before he stands up, as he was knocked down as he made it into the critter free area. "This is not safe place to be... does anyone have any ideas on what we can do? I am nearly out of magical resources."
Bigby says, "hang in there my friends, I don't know the answer but I'm hoping Biel does."
Caelwyn looks around. "Perhaps we should reform to the east, on the edge of the approaching group? Let's just not be right in the middle!" He hopes the others will join him and move out of the direct path of the approaching animals.
Biel casts a spell before answering, "Protect these guys." Three creatures just like Reech appear -- perhaps Reech is even one of them. Know arcana DC:26 or spellcraft DC:16 Highlight to display spoiler: {Biel cast one of the Summon Fey Friend spells.}
As you prepare for another onslaught of creatures, Biel quickly casts another spell. A couple of spiders make it through the entangled area before Biel is done, but they don't seem interested in you. The area that Bigby had entangled grows much denser, and the creatures within it are reduced to a crawl.
Meanwhile, the bipedal squirrel guys are casting as well. Whatever they are doing takes a little longer. The air begins to shimmer and swirl in an area in front of the party, and as it swirls an ethereal humming begins -- so soft you aren't sure at first whether you're really hearing it, but shifting slowly in pitch and tempo. The swirling area elongates away from the group, out into the stampede, where creatures run through it without noticing. The end of this area in front of you slows even as its outer rim speeds up, such that you end up with a shimmering "tube" or "pipe" about six feet in diameter leading away from you as far as you can see into the grass. You realize the squirrel guys are humming along with the music the tube is making.
"Please, enter the fey corridor," Biel says, indicating the shimmering tunnel.
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The re-rolled healing Caelwyn provided went to Sol, take 5 health rather than 1.
Your characters can spend three rounds in recovery or preparation -- healing, etc.
'Lil - (Carl) - 21/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 Friday January 24th, 2020 5:42:16 PM "Enter the Fey Corridor..." 'Lil thinks to herself. "I ain't no bard, but if I ever start a band, I know what I'm callin' our first song."
'Lil ain't sure about this, but it can't be worse than getting trampled by critters. She enters the fey corridor, humming a little tune as she goes.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 6/14 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+11=18 ; d3=2 ; d20+11=12 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 5:49:15 PM
Sol, apparently due to the injuries is unable to recognise the spell.
"What is that spell?!? It seems remarkable useful."
Once the corridor appears.
"That one as well. But I think we have little choice, though I could use a touch of healing if anyone has anything to spare."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 16/25 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 21/27 -AC 17 Friday January 24th, 2020 5:55:24 PM
"ok, ok, let's get out of here. doot doot doo...doot doot doo," hums bigby along with 'Lil.
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/26 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 15 d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; Saturday January 25th, 2020 8:52:32 AM
'Lil starts to harmonize with Bigby when she notices Sol's hurt. So is everyone.
She places a hand on the holy symbol tattooed on her chest. At appropriate moments during the song she's hummin', she lets positive energy flow outta her.
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