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."
***
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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