Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Friday December 13th, 2019 7:12:31 AM
Armand turns to Vamir with a look of surprise that turns into somewhat a look of guilt. "Forgive me Vamir I've meant no offense. For one thing I must admit in my youth I led a somewhat sheltered life. I scarely know what powers a bloodwitch has let alone a greenmage. I thought a greenmage was a special kind of druid." He pauses, contemplating how to proceed. "I admit that this group can sometimes be quite headstrong. I've found it necessary to assert myself and make an effort to be heard, lest I get left behind as Atlas springs to action."
He smiles. "Atlas can tell you, when I first joined this group we encountered a merchant/trapper on his way to market. Atlas and the party were all about surrounding him on the assumption that he was evil first. I had to assert myself and try the diplomatic approach almost against their actions. It was quite amusing in the end, and that's how Atlas and I started developing our good cop bad cop approach." He offers his hand to Vamir. "Like all families there's the noisy and the quiet ones, I hope you will allow us noisy ones another chance."
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Friday December 13th, 2019 7:14:34 AM
OOC, Jeremy, I doubt we'll get to your carefullly laid plans as the enforced slow down / non posting starts in about a week and we're not supposed to be in combat at that point.....And I don't really think this party can do a dragon battle in one week since apparently we hold the record with a 7 week long battle sequence. ;P
DM edit: I wasnt planning on letting you guys meet the dragon until after the break for, for that very reason, but isnt it every good players goal to stump the DM? LOL...
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Friday December 13th, 2019 1:35:14 PM
Atlas laughs, probably a bit louder than he should, "Armand, Owen, you two are always keeping our house civil. It is needed and appreciated, but not nearly as fun." He winks and waits to see what the others find, ready to jump in at the slightest hint of trouble.
When it appears that all is well he comments to Vamir, "Vamir, the strength of our family here is our differences. The only way to work within those differences is through open and honest communication. Well done speaking your mind, thank you."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 d20+22=38 ; Friday December 13th, 2019 11:52:12 PM
If there are no objections, Rattlebones will scout forward. "I use quiet feets. Come back in many-more-than-ten breaths." He stares at Uli, communicating in their unspoken language, before treading carefully down the hall. The moosetaur is surprisingly silent given his size.
Neshi looks at the small assassin rooms with Elyngael and nods Knowledge Arcana DC 16 .
" Well Elyngael these don't look to be much more that assassin holes."
OOC: (are there hinges on the doors? If there are, Neshi will use a burning hands or two to fuse the door hinges so they can not close.)
As Neshi sees nothing else of interest in the rooms, he heads back to the rest of the group.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Saturday December 14th, 2019 11:53:32 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.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Saturday December 14th, 2019 9:35:18 PM "Neshi, thanks for checking out these doorways, or should I say traps, with me," Elyngael turns and follows him back to the group. "Have you any experience with someone like Rattlebones? He's certainly a big one!" she chuckles to herself as she thinks of all life's varieties contained in their small group of Wardens.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Sunday December 15th, 2019 6:43:43 PM
Neshi ponders what Elyngael asked about Minotaurs and gathers his thoughts as they make their way back to the group.
"Minotaurs are different for sure. They prize, bravery, strength and honor above all. There is a firm belief that might makes right, and they are intimidating, strong, and nearly fearless."
"And while I will say that there is no animosity between we Wemics and the Minotuars. The same cannot necessarily be said of centaur relations."
He ponders a question out loud to himself afterward. "I wonder if he is of the Body or Soul of Imod?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Sunday December 15th, 2019 7:14:37 PM
Vamir looks at those that took the time to acknowledge him, and more importantly his words. "Owen, Atlas, Armand thank you for at least acknowledging me, and my words. I wish I could boast, but truthfully, I have never done so. I can only state what I am capable of, and hope that works. If I am wanted, I will stay. If I am needed, I will stay. If I am too young, or not powerful enough to help, I will leave."
DM Jeremy Monday December 16th, 2019 6:32:29 AM
Armand is at first surprised, then feels guilty when Vamir spills his heart out. He admits his knowledge of bloodwitches and greenmages is basically nothing, and also admits that the Tree Wardens can be a bit headstrong, and shares that he was like Vamir originally, but learned he had to assert himself, and shares the story of when that first played out.he offers his hand and says, "Like all families there's the noisy and the quiet ones, I hope you will allow us noisy ones another chance." alluding to the fact that he considers Vamir a part of the family.
Atlas laughs saying, "Armand, Owen, you two are always keeping our house civil. It is needed and appreciated, but not nearly as fun." Alluding that he considers Vamir part of that house. He waits to see if Neshi and Elyngael find any trouble, and when the coast is clear, tells Vamir, "Vamir, the strength of our family here is our differences. The only way to work within those differences is through open and honest communication. Well done speaking your mind, thank you." again alluding to the idea that Vamir is a member of the family.
Rattlebones stealthily scouts ahead.
Elyngael thanks Neshi for helping with the assassin holes, than chuckles at the immense variety within their group, and asks Neshi if he ever had any encounters with one such as Ratttlebones.
Neshi explains that the doors lead to assassin holes made by magic, and attempts to weld the hinges. He answers Elyngael by giving a brief description of Minotaur society.
Vamir thanks Atlas, Armand, and Owen for acknowledging him, but claims he doesnt know how to boast, though he can share his capabilities. He says he will stay if he is needed and/or wanted, but will leave if he is only taking up space.
Neshi attempts to weld the hinges on the assassin doors using Burning Hands. His first attempt melts the hinge clean off, but luckily, it was a bottom hinge, so the door barely moved, and only made a barely audible thud, as it settled slightly. He quickly learned to compensate, and managed to weld the rest of the hinges tight, leaving them glowing cherry red.
Rattlebones leaves Uli with the Wardens then scouts ahead. As the moosetaur travels deeper into the dragons lair, the temperature begins to increase exponentially, as he travels. Upon rounding a curve in the tunnel Rattlebones begins to see a glow that quickly gets brighter, having the appearance of the distant glow of a massive fire, and he realizes that moving forward will be dangerous due to the intense heat, unless it can be mitigated somehow.
Vamir drops the gauntlet, making it clear that he needs the Wardens to be straightforward with him, as to whether he should stay or go.
Ruffass discomfort is very noticable and so as a third party observer, he finally says, I know its probably not my place, but as an impartial observer, Ive had the opportunity to observe you guys, and I must say you guys , and I mean all you guys seem to work very well together, with what I believe is true concern and love for each other. The word Family has been tossed around and I can think of no closer word to describe what you guys have. I know that all families have moments where one member feels insignificant, and at those times it is of the highest importance that the rest of the family come around them and assure them of their place in the family, and address the issues that led to the feelings of insignificance. I see that some of you have tried, and have alluded to his place in the family, but mayhaps it may set Vamirs heart at ease if instead of alluding, you are straightforward with your feelings for the young elf.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Monday December 16th, 2019 10:48:28 AM "Vamir I think you should say. We all bring different skills to the group. No one's skills are more important than the others."
Armand looks around. "Hey, where'd that big moose guy go?" He scratches his head. Then he turns to Vamir again.
"Vamir, what are the capabilities of your cauldron? Can it keep track of a party member, like a scrying thing, if you are not actively scrying that member?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Monday December 16th, 2019 12:08:59 PM
Atlas shrugs, "Hey Vamir, you're not leaving without a fight. You may be fairly new to our group, but you're one of us now. I'm sorry if you feel like we haven't needed you, but we do. More importantly though, we want you here as one of us. Granted, now that I've said this I'll have to box your ears if you think otherwise, because then you'll be calling me a liar and I cannot have that from a brother in arms."
Atlas looks to Ruffus, "You big lug, next thing you know you'll be one of us. We could add a wing to our home to accommodate you."
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Monday December 16th, 2019 7:59:47 PM
Vamir shakes his head at Atlas and cannot help but chuckle, perhaps a little louder than intended. "Armand, Zaita is more like the focus needed for scrying. I would still need to cast the spell, and go from there. In a few years she will be able to do so much more but for now the answer is no." Vamir looks at Atlas and wonders to himself if he was wearing his feelings on his sleeve. " I will stay, this is as much of a family as I have had since Gornin passed and for that I am thankful. More so than you can imagine. Thank you."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Monday December 16th, 2019 9:50:21 PM "Vamir, watch out for Atlas, he really means what he says. He is everyone's big brother, so he equally protects us and "boxes our ears". I will agree with him and everyone else, we need every fighter on our side that we can get" Elyngael joins the group. "Neshi was just kind enough to educate me about Minotaur society. I love all of our differences, because that is also our strength. It is not bragging to let others know what you can do, it's practical. We don't have time in the heat of a fight to find out our assets."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 Monday December 16th, 2019 11:53:39 PM
Rattlebones returns, crouched down so his antlers do not graze the ceiling of the tunnel. He looks behind him for a moment to ensure he was not followed, then nods and addresses the group. "The tunnel is straight for more-than-five steps, then is not-straight. At not-straight, it is hot. Hot-hot. More than campfire hot. We need magics or sillymonder hide. Dragon den."
DM Jeremy Tuesday December 17th, 2019 6:01:48 AM
Armand tells Vamir that everyones skills are of equal importance. He wonders where Rattlebones went, as he asks Vamir about Ziata.
Atlas tells Vamir he is indeed a member of the family in a way only Atlas can, and then lets Ruffas know he is winning a place in the family as well.
Vamir chuckles at Atlass modes operatus for sharing his feelings. He then answers Armands question, and shares that he will stay and that he is thankful to be a part of a family again.
Elyngael informs Vamir that Atlas is everyone's big brother, and is sincere in his words. She tells Vamir that everyone is needed, then mentions Neshis education on Minotaurs, and shares that she loves the differences found in the party claiming that is their strength. She tells Vamir that telling the party about ones skills isnt bragging, its much more practical than finding out on the battlefield.
Rattlebones returns and in his broken common, informs everyone about what he found, and the need to mitigate the heat.
At Atlas's words, Ruffas blushes, and says, "I think I would find living with a group such as you guys a suitable and welcome replacement family for the loss of my real ones.
With Vamir feeling more comfortable about his place in the Wardens, and Rattlebone's description of what is ahead, how will our intrepid heroes proceed?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:37:42 AM
Knowing what they face ahead, Atlas puts his guilt for killing Ruffas' family away and focuses on the task at hand. "El, you've got fire protection right? Can you take a peak and give us the lay of the land ahead? Knowing how far away the dragon is would be helpful. Also, we will need to spread out so that her fire breath doesn't get us all in one attempt. Look for a few spots for the casters to spread out and get cover behind rocks and such. When you get back we'll draw a quick map on the ground here before we dive in."
Then turning to Rattlebones, "What's your strength? Do you cast, use ranged weapons, or hit them head-on with those antlers of yours?"
Remembering Vamir's concerns, he also looks to him, "Vamir, what's your strength going to be in this fight, helping others or hurting the dragon? I admit that I have a hard time keeping up with what you casters can do. My brain just isn't wired that way. I think it is because Armand cursed, I mean blessed me at one point." He grins at Armand before waiting on Vamir's reply.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Tuesday December 17th, 2019 3:07:49 PM
Neshi scratches his head a bit when the talk goes to strengths and what they will do with the dragon.
"Well, Unfortunately a lot of my offensive power will not be effective with a fire giant. I do have a few things up my sleeve perhaps, so if you, fighter types will wail a few moments before charging in so you don't get caught in my spells it would be appreciated."
"We also probably need to be ready for the dragon to have more than a few foot soldiers laying in wait as well, so don't go all hyper focused on the big lizard, and forget to watch everyone's backs, so-to-speak."
Rufus, do you know how high the cavern is that the dragon is in? or the approximate size or layout? Are there other entries and exits?
At Atlas's "Antler" comment, Neshi tries hard to suppress a smile, but can't quite do it.
"Um, Atlas, I think you mean "Horns". Deer have antlers, Bulls have horns."
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+8=26 ; d20+13=27 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 5:47:13 PM Protection from Energy-fire 98/120 Stone Skin
Armand also scratches his head. "Wait a minute, this doesn't make a lot of sense. I wouldn't think the actual lair would be so hot. If it was that hot, then all her treasure would be constantly in a state of almost melting and thus being damaged. That doesn't sound like normal dragon avarice.
He continues thinking. "I have the scrolls that can protect us from fire but I don't want to use them unless we are close or they'll run out before we come to the dragon. Maybe we should all move a little closer and then use some magic detection to see if there is more to the problem?"
He turns to the group. "Owen, Vamir, Neshi? Thoughts on why it would be so hot?
He waits while thinking. Knowledge Arcane about dragons 26 (d20+8) Knowledge History about any dragon lore 27 (d20+13)
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Tuesday December 17th, 2019 5:48:07 PM
OOC, Actually Rattlebones does have a moose head and moose antlers. Check out his character sheet, and his description of himself.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Tuesday December 17th, 2019 10:07:00 PM
Vamir looks at at Atlas, "My main area of offensive spells are touch spells, and attack a targets strength, dexterity, constitution and mental faculties. I can also cast curses, and heal as well as remove most disease, poison, and curses. If we get in to trouble I can take use to the shadow plane, or return us to the tree. I am utility in nature, and try to fill the voids created where people's abilities create gaps. Also, I can cast some prying eyes to scout for us and fly on a broom!" Vamir takes a deep breath, and looks around at the others.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Tuesday December 17th, 2019 10:25:39 PM "Armand is right about the heat. It doesn't make sense. Vamir how far will those prying eyes go? Maybe they can see what is in the hot area? Do we know of any other work going on around here, such as smelting? Maybe the dragon is involved in that," Elyngael is just as mystified by Rattlebones's report as the others.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:31:25 PM
Rattlebones turns to Atlas. "I am Uli are hunters. Jump and bite and claw and gore. My antlers are thirsty for blood of the prey." The moosetaur scratches absent-mindedly at his cheek and huffs through his wide nostrils. "You have no-fire magic? Good, good. You know what color is the dragon?"
DM Jeremy Wednesday December 18th, 2019 6:06:40 AM
Atlas has a pang of guilt again over Ruffass family, but puts it aside to focus on the situation ahead. He asks Elyngael if she has fire protection, and if so would she be willing to scout ahead to determine the source of the heat. He asks both Rattlebones and Vamir what their strengths are going forward, adding that he is clueless about the strengths of casters.
Neshi says his offensive power will be limited against a fire dragon, but alludes to having some tricks up his sleeves, and asks that the martial types hold off on charging in until he has a chance to set up some spell effects. He then asks Ruffas if he has any idea of the layout of the caveran.
Armand is confused as to why the lair is so hot. He claims he has fire protection scrolls for everyone, but feels he should wait until they are absolutely necessary to proceed before using them. He asks his fellow casters if they have any thoughts as to why it's so hot.
Vamir answers Atlass question and shares his strengths with the party.
Elyngael is as clueless as the others as to the reason for the heat, and asks Vamir how far his Prying Eyes can see and whether or not he could use them to find the source of the heat, as well as give a heads up as to what to expect.
Rattlebones answers Altas by saying that Uli and himself are hunters, that use tooth, claw, and in the case of Rattlebones himself, antlers to deal with their enemies. He is glad that fire protection is available, and asks if the color of the dragon is known.
Ruffas catches Atlass twinge of guilt, and puts his large hand on the fighters shoulder, and says, I have said it before, but I will say it again, You and your friends are not the ones who are to blame for my loss, that distinction belongs to the mountain giant chieftain who forced my family to join the ill fated invasion, which placed us at the wrong place at the wrong time, a place we would have never been at otherwise!, but it is strange how the gods work, I lose one family, and in only a couple of days, Im beginning to feel as though Ive found another. He than turns to Neshi and says, "I'm as clueless as you, as this is the first time I've been here as well".
What will our intrepid heroes do next? Will Vamir use his Prying Eyes, or will they just move ahead until they cant any further without heat/fire mitigation and decide then.
"Rattlebones, the dragon is, from what we know, a red dragon. so our fire magic will not be helpful, which unfortunately is the majority of my magic currently."
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday December 18th, 2019 8:59:01 PM
Armand ponders. "Rattlebones. Did you spot anything along the way to this hot area, lurking danger, pitfalls the like? If not I say we go forward cautiously and do some detect magic when we get there."
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120 Stone Skin
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+16=30 ; d20+18=22 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 9:09:11 PM Sorry, Elyngael still has stoneskin and protection from energy cast on her.
"Come on Rattlebones show us the way. I can take point with you and check for traps while we are stealthy." She turns to Brawn. "You stay with them and protect them."
Her stealth check is (d20+16=30) Her perception check is (d20+18=22)
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Wednesday December 18th, 2019 10:39:00 PM
Vamir looks at Elyngael, "they are good up to a mile or so, but they have to return to me to give me their report. I am will sing to give them a chance if you are." If the group agrees Vamir will cast the spell.
Prying eyes:You create a number of semitangible, visible magical orbs (called eyes) equal to 1d4 + your caster level. These eyes move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions.
While the individual eyes are quite fragile, they're small and difficult to spot. Each eye is a Fine construct, about the size of a small apple, that has 1 hit point, AC 18 (+8 bonus for its size), flies at a speed of 30 feet with a +20 bonus on Fly skill checks and a +16 bonus on Stealth skill checks. It has a Perception modifier equal to your caster level (maximum +15) and is subject to illusions, darkness, fog, and any other factors that affect your ability to receive visual information about your surroundings. An eye traveling in darkness must find its way by touch.
When you create the eyes, you specify instructions you want them to follow in a command of no more than 25 words. Any knowledge you possess is known by the eyes as well.
In order to report their findings, the eyes must return to your hand. Each replays in your mind all it has seen during its existence. It takes an eye 1 round to replay 1 hour of recorded images. After relaying its findings, an eye disappears.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 Wednesday December 18th, 2019 11:37:12 PM
Rattlebones shakes his head. "No traps. Just tunnel. I stop when it was hot-hot. Uli and I can have no-fire magic?"
Once Rattlebones and Uli have been ensorceled to resist fire damage, he will gladly lead the party forward. He will silently indicate when they reach the furthest point he scouted earlier.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance Wednesday December 18th, 2019 11:54:19 PM
OoC: Sorry for the missed posts, guys. Life happens.
IC: Owen chimes in on the discussion: "I can't cast Endure Elements or anything. We may have to scout magically and then move quickly."
DM Jeremy Thursday December 19th, 2019 6:43:34 AM
Neshi informs Rattlebones that they believe that the dragon is a red dragon.reminding everyone that fire magic is out.
Armand asks Rattlbones if he noticed any obstacles along the way, and if not, suggests they travel until it becomes too hot to do so, then use magical means to scout from there.
Elyngael seems to like Armands suggestion, and offers to take point with Rattlebones.
Vamir answers Elyngaels question about the range of his prying eyes spell, and is willing to cast the spell if everyone else so desires.
Rattlbones answers Armands question, informing everyone that the tunnel is clear of any obstacles, and asks for fire protection.
Owen agrees that magical scouting may be the best bet.
The Party seems to be set on the idea of heading to the point that it becomes too hot to travel without protection, and then have Vamir cast his prying eyes spell to give them a heads up as to what to expect going forward, a plan that Ruffas agrees makes the most sense . Rattlebones and Elyngael are just about to head out, taking point, when all of a sudden, a small orb of multi colored light appears in the midst of the Wardens. Before anyone can act, the orb quickly expands until it completely absorbs all the Wardens, At first you are a little shocked, but something about the light of the orb you find soothing and peaceful. When you look around you notice that Ruffas is statue still, and any attempt to get a reaction from him fails. You also notice that the permanent dancing lights, while still giving off their lights, have ceased to dance. The Orb begins to pulsate, slowly at first, but the pulses rapidly increase until, in an instant, you find that you are no longer in the dragons lair but instead you find yourself in an idealistic winter wonderland, at night. Evergreens, covered in snow, line what appears to be a well traveled and well maintained path. In spite of the wintry landscape, for reasons unexplainable, you feel no cold, and feel compelled to head down the path. The path is lit by everburning torches set at measured intervals, so as to make the trek easy. You travel for only a few minutes before you begin to see the glow of what may be a campfire. You travel further, and realize that it is no campfire, but a banquet table laden with every choice eats and drinks a person could desire, and well lit by hundreds of candles. Around the table there are comfortable looking empty chairs, enough for everyone, including three very comfy looking pillows, one each for Neshi, Brawn and Uli next to one of the pillows is a chair, that though it has no legs appears to be as comfy looking as the rest, and Rattlebones instantly realizes it was built just for him, so he could dine around the table with his friends. At the head of the table is what appears to be a elderly human male wearing a red coat trimmed in white fur that reaches to his ankles. The coat is unfastened, and you can see he is wearing an emerald green tunic, that like the coat goes to his ankles. He is wearing black boots, on his feet, and has a wreath of holly on his snow white head. His face is kindness personified, framed by his snow white beard and long hair.
Welcome to the table of holiday joy!, the old man says with a gleam in his eyes. Come show our guests to their seats! he says with a smile, and out of nowhere what appear to be elves, the size of halflings, appear and lead you to your seats, and begin waiting on you. The old man says, You can call me Nicholas, and I have it on good authority that you have been very good this year.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance Thursday December 19th, 2019 12:59:43 PM
Owen turns to reassure the more recent members of the Wardens: "Don't worry, this sort of thing has happened to us before. It will probably be fine."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Thursday December 19th, 2019 1:42:23 PM
Atlas gives a hearty laugh, "I think the Wold is somehow protecting this dragon from my sword. However, I'm curious if we can somehow convert this wintery weather and use it to get into the dragon's lair."
As is typical Atlas fashion, he just keeps talking about what is on his mind, putting more powerful individuals on the back burner until he can get his bearings. Finally he shuts up enough to allow the others to make their greetings, holding his until last. "Hi Nick, this is nice, but I'm curious why you left Ruffus behind?" He turns to Armand and Owen after he speaks and gives them a wink, then a shrug with a smile.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday December 19th, 2019 5:39:34 PM "Well we try sir." Armand says. His thoughts run trying to place this person in the pantheon, could he be some sort of relation to Maab? Things certainly have been stranger in the past. He takes a seat and looks over the fair on the table.
Then he whispers to Vamir, "Just try to take things in stride."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Thursday December 19th, 2019 6:25:16 PM
Neshi looks around, no longer terribly surprised about these planar shifts though he would prefer a bit of notice for new ones....
He looks to Nichols as he speaks and then grins a bit as he makes his way to the table..
"well, I guess that would depend on your definition of "good".
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Thursday December 19th, 2019 8:40:26 PM
Elyngael shakes her head and takes a chair near a pillow. Brawn follows her and starts turning circles on the pillow until it is just right, then he lays down. "We were just in a dragon's lair. I'm wondering if you could give us any advice?" She asks of the man in red.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Thursday December 19th, 2019 10:00:29 PM
Vamir stiffens as they are transported to this strange land, and visibly relaxes as Armand whispers to him, "I will try" the elf replies a strange forced smile on his face. " Where are we?" as he extends his hand to Nicholas.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 Thursday December 19th, 2019 10:11:09 PM
The hackles on Rattlebones and Uli rise as they find themselves in a new locale, but they quickly relax when they see the rest of the party nonplussed. Uli even takes the opportunity to squirm in the snow as they walk down the path. The big moosetaur is taken aback by the feast, and drops to one knee while placing a hand over his heart. "Big thanks for many foods. May you always find prey." He sits in the chair made for him while Uli lounges on a giant pillow. "You are... Fan? Far? Fell?... Forest person plays tricks?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Friday December 20th, 2019 1:41:52 PM
Atlas takes a bit longer to get over the inner fire that boils as he prepares for a fight, but eventually he is able to let it fade and allows himself to enjoy the moment. He starts by eating, as always!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Friday December 20th, 2019 5:36:16 PM
Once Atlas is done eating he looks up and tries to compose himself to be a good guest. "Thank you, that was delicious. You mind if I take some back for Ruffus? Also, these...servants? Anyway, they are very unique, I have never seen them before. Where is this place?"
DM Jeremy Friday December 20th, 2019 6:11:40 PM
Owen lets the newer members know that this is a normal thing for them.
Atlas takes a bit to chill from getting pumped for the fight ahead , but when he eventually he does, he cracks a joke about the Wold trying to protect Temorianalis, then before to eat, he asks Nicholas why Ruffas was left behind.
Armand comments on Nicholass good comment, and tries to pinpoint what deity if any Nicholas may be as he checks out the grub, he whispers to Vamir to just go with it.
Neshi is growing used to unexpected plane shifts. As he checks out the feast, he says, "Well, I guess that would depend on your definition of "good"
Elyngael and Brawn make themselves comfortable, and then asks Nicholas if he has any hints as to how to fight a dragon.
Vamir is a little taken aback by the situation at first, but chills a bit at Armands words, then says hell try. He asks Nicholas where they are.
Like Vamir, Rattlebones is shaken at first by the plane shift, but when he sees the others taking it in stride he relaxes. He thanks Nicholas for the banquet, and asks him if he is a fairy, in his broken common.
Armand realizes that Nicholas isnt a power or deity of any kind, but he does remember reading a published diary of a planes traveling wizard, who mentioned a plane he called earth and shared several of earths customs, that he observed, including an individual named Saint Nicholas, or often Santa Clause, and sometimes Father Christmas, whos description was much like the man before him.
Ho, ho, ho, so many questions, ho,ho, ho. Ill start by saying you are in my realm of authority, a place called the North Pole on a plane called earth. Im just a man, or was I suppose, but sometimes legends have a way of making someone greater than they originally were. Dragons are beyond my knowledge, but I would say avoiding their breath weapon or mitigating it, would be prudent. And as to why no Ruffas, Who said he wasnt invited?
With a wave of his hand, Ruffas comes walking into the banquet clearing, but he isnt alone. Following the friendly fire giant is Isabel and Simon. On Simons shoulder is Wiz-Bang , and behind them all the people whom the Wardens have come to love over the years keep trickling in. As the party grows, the tables grows to accommodate them, and as the table grows, the quantity of food and chairs grows in equal portions.
May your celebration be merry, but before it starts in earnest, the gifts! At that, the halfling sized elves hand each of the Wardens empty canteen and a small coin purse a detect magic reveals a mild conjuration aura on the items, and upon further investigation, you are able to identify the items as a Self Filling Canteen, and a Travelers Purse.
The Self Filling Canteen once filled will the owners favorite non-magical liquid, will automatically refill itself an hour after being emptied.
The Travelers Purse always has just enough coin to cover normal traveling expenses, such as a room at an inn, a meal, a pint, ECT It never has more than 20gp and any attempt to use the purse for non-traveling expenses, causes the Travelers Purse to explode causing 3d6 damage to the owner.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 Friday December 20th, 2019 10:35:26 PM
Rattlebones accepts the gifts thankfully, and starts looking around the table for what to put inside his canteen. Wine? Mead?.... Barbecue sauce?...
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Saturday December 21st, 2019 1:03:59 PM
Armand takes the offered gifts. "Thank you Santa these are indeed priceless." When he see's what appears to be the whole of the residents of the Tree start arriving he is speechless.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Monday December 23rd, 2019 12:15:15 AM
Vamir watches and listens carefully. The young elfs eyes widen in amazement at the food, and continue to widen as different folks wonder in. As the helpers hand Vamir his gifts, Vamir bows his head, "Thank you, this is unexpected."
DM Jeremy Monday December 23rd, 2019 5:15:48 PM
Nicholas smiles when Armand calls him Santa and says, Ho,ho,ho, you must be a man of reading and knowledge seeking to know that name! To both Vamir and Armand, he says, You are most welcome, but its your good and heroic behavior that earned you these gifts as well as this banquet.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Saturday December 28th, 2019 10:17:40 AM
Neshi accepts the gifts when offered.
"My most sincerrrre thank you forrrr yourrr generrrous gifts. Now if I can only find some purrrrple wine to fill it with."
DM Jeremy Saturday December 28th, 2019 11:04:49 AM
At Neshis Word, Nicholas stands up and reaches for a crystal decanter. Filled with a purple liquid, and pours himself a glass. Ive always wanted to try this stuff, but wanted to be in the presence of a Taur. Since there are two of you here, now seems the perfect time. He pours both Neshi and Rattlebones a glass, and then hands the Taurs the decanter, which still has plenty to fill 2 canteens. He salutes the two taurs as if to let them know he wants to share this moment with them, and then shares a drink with them, Ho,ho,ho, thats some good stuff!
DM Jeremy Sunday January 5th, 2020 7:31:33 PM OOC the Traveling Purses and Self-Filling Canteens have no monetary value. They are just something I wanted to give you guys, even though in reality, they wont really affect the game as consumables dont count against ones WBL once used.
It seems like hours since the party has started, maybe days. The nature of Nicholass realm makes it hard to tell for sure. As the party rages on you discover that though you are capable of consuming copious amounts of alcohol, you never find yourself feeling even the slightest bit tipsy.
All good things must come to an end however, and a multicolored orb like the one that brought you to Nicholass realm appears, and like before it grows and begins to throb its peaceful sound as the light pulsates. With a flash, all your loved ones are gone, and you can only assume that Nicholas sent them back to where they were. The only one who is still with you is Ruffas the friendly fire giant. Nicholas stands and says, Before I send you back, there is someone I think you should meet. and with that, a small sized bear man, or Ursine Beastfolk comes down the trail, entering the banquet area riding on a bear the size of Brawn and Uli.
Finnan and Steapa are traveling through some dense woods, when out of nowhere, a multi-colored orb appears in front of them. At first it is about the size of a grapefruit, but quickly it grows in mass until it is the size of Steapa. As it grows, it begins to make a soothing throbbing sound, and to pulsate. Finnan realizes that though the winds were blowing, everything including the trees are all statue still, and only himself and Steapa seem to have movement of any kind. With a flash the ursine friends find themselves in a winter wonderland, yet they arent cold for mysterious reasons. Neither the beast folk nor his trusty bear friend are frightened by the happenings for reasons unexplainable, and they find themselves on a well groomed trail, edged by snow covered evergreens, that is lit at even intervals by everburning torches, as it is evening. Finnan feels compelled to travel down the trail, until it opens into a well lit clearing with a huge banquet table with the remains of a huge party still present. He sees a few humans, one with a martial bearing, one with the trappings of a cleric, and one with wizard trappings. There is a Liontaur, and a Minotaur that resembles a moose, rather than a bovine, by the Moosetaurs side is a smilodon (saber toothed tiger) there are two elves, one with a companion that resembles a weeping willow and the other with a wolf. At the head of the table sits an elderly looking human with snow white hair and a long snow white beard. He is wearing a red coat that reaches to his ankles with a green tunic underneath. On his head is a wreath of holly and he is currently smoking a long stemmed pipe. With Finnans arrival, the elderly gentleman stands and says, Good you have arrived, Ill leave you to it then! after which he puts his finger on the side of his nose, and disappears.
Finnan - Straps (Zach R.) Sunday January 5th, 2020 9:49:11 PM
Before the group stands a small bipdeal grizzly bear looking humanoid standing next to a large, actual grizzly bear. The Ursine Beastfolk is about 3'8" and 60lbs but incredible strength can be detected rippling just below his brown fur. He has piercing, kind eyes and is dressed as a warrior with a breastplate, greatsword and bow at his back and kukri at his belt.
"I am Finnan. I've heard tales of your deeds, exploits, and most importantly your heart. As a Champion rank member of the Woldian League of Adventurers, I pledge you my friendship and my sword should you find me worthy."
----- OOC:. Character sheet will be posted soon.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Monday January 6th, 2020 11:43:59 AM
Atlas shrugs, "This day just keeps getting stranger." However, his first focus before normalcy returns is to check-in on Wiz-bang, "It is so good to see you my friend! Before you go, please tell us about how the Tree is doing. We have been gone long."
Upon seeing Finnan and hearing him speak, Atlas just smiles, "And Stranger." He approaches Finnan, "Fate seems to be a strange thing. Here we are about to fight a dragon and it throws two people here willing to join us in this fate. I wonder how we would have fared if you two didn't show up." He looks about a bit confused, "Sorry, you don't know that you're the second, but Rattlebones there just showed up as well. Anyway, we'll get on with the pleasantries at another time. For now we have a dragon to fight. Is there anything we need to know about you before we fight together? I'm up front and if someone is going to die then it is going to be me first, got it?" Looking over at Rattlebones he says, "Did you hear that? That's one of our rules here, even if the others don't agree with it, know it is the way of things around here." He smiles and concludes with, "Armand, have a talk with Gargul for me when you can so that he's clear on that as well."
Finnan - Steapa (Zach R.) Monday January 6th, 2020 5:05:39 PM
Finnan smiles at Atlas. "I'm ok with that rules, so long as you don't die." Considering the warriors words he continues. "As for what you need to know about me... I am great in melee and mounted combat. Solid in ranged combat, minimal magic to assist me, great in the art of detection and no being detected, and I have a rather uncanny way of sensing people's motives. Though to be fair, I have neglected many of the more intellectual pursuits, and I sometimes don't use my words as efficiently as I could."
"I've not fought many dragons... but I have trained for such an occasion. I'm not fearless, but I am brave. That is to say, I maybe afraid or fearful in certain situations, but I will find my resolve and always go anyway."
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Monday January 6th, 2020 6:38:36 PM
Armand eyes the wee bear creature. He shakes his head. "We seem to have all the ranges now, from large, normal, to small." He laughs, "That's a joke, I'm sure to everyone they are normal and everyone else is out of size."
"Greetings Finnan. Allow me to make introductions. That muscle bound human you've been talking to is Atlas. My name is Armand and I'm a cleric of Gargul. Owen over there is a human and renown mage, that elf is Elyngael a good hunter and her wolf Brawn, that Wemic is Neshi a sorceror, and the other elf is Vamir he's a bloodwitch and a greenmage, and finally that minotaur is Rattleblones he's only been with us well, since right before we were teleported to this place."
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120 Stone Skin
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Monday January 6th, 2020 8:04:37 PM
Well hello there Finnan (Welcome Back Zach R.) as Armand mentioned I am Yurr'Neshi, but most just call me Neshi.
As we do not know what has gone un while we were gone do we do some buffing before we step into said orb or do we wait?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Monday January 6th, 2020 9:28:44 PM "Hello Finnan, it sounds like you will make a fine addition to our group, " states Elyngael. "Listen to Armand as he is the most sensible of us, and stand back from Atlas when he starts to fight as he is overly enthusiastic, and ...well, we are all different in our ways. The most important thing is that we can count on each other."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93; CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance Monday January 6th, 2020 11:42:07 PM
Owen introduces himself to Finnan: "It's nice to meet you, Finnan. I'm Owen, the Loremaster of the Wardens. I'm pretty well-read, and I try to stay out of harm's way in combat."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 Monday January 6th, 2020 11:59:35 PM "Hello, small fur baby. I am Rattlebones. Good meet."
DM Jeremy Tuesday January 7th, 2020 6:17:14 AM
Atlas asks Wiz-Bang how the Tree is doing to which Wiz-Bang answers, Everyone happy, even Tree happy. Wiz-Bang talk to Tree just before shiny thing appear and Tree very happy! Atlas muses at the strangeness of the day with two heroes join up, and Nicholass realm, it has been a strange day indeed. He shares the rules, that being no one dies but him, even asking Armand to talk to Lord Gargul about it.
Finnan introduces himself and pledges his sword and friendship. He agrees to Atlass rule, but adds one condition, Atlas doesnt die either. He shares a bit about his strengths and skills.
Armand, always the diplomat, takes the time to introduce everyone, commenting on how they have at least one person from every size category.
Neshi introduces himself, and then asks if they should buff up now, or wait, as they dont know how much time has passed since they left the dragons lair.
Elyngael introduces herself to Finnan and shares some advice ending in what she believes (your humble narrator agrees) is the most important thing, and that is you count on each other.
Owen makes his introduction.
Rattlebones makes his introduction, in his broken and naive, yet goodhearted and charming way.
A fire giant who has been dining with the Wardens, and is clearly a friend, clears his throat, and says, Well met Finnan, My name is Ruffas, and I am currently on a quest to regain my honor. Your new teammates have seen fit, in their kindness, to allow me the privilege of joining them in their dragon slaying quest. My hope is that if I am able to steel my wits and help take down the beast, I will once again be able to hold my head high, with my honor restored! Finnan can tell right away that this is no ordinary fire giant, and senses no ill will or falsehood in him.
What do our intrepid heroes do now? Do they take advantage of the safety of Nicholass realm to discuss strategy? Do they buff up and leave to face impending doom, I mean their destiny? Do they just return to where they came, in the condition they left? Or do they once again amaze their humble DM with their ingenuity, and do something completely unexpected?
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Tuesday January 7th, 2020 9:43:24 AM
Vamir shakes his head at the arrival of the large bear like creature. Vamir pulls himself to his feet and walks over, "I'm Vamir, and it is nice to meet you." Vamir places his hand protectively on Melzat's head, "This is Melzat, and Zaita, my cauldron is at my waist."
OOC: I am sorry for not posting yesterday our son arrived from England and I was distracted. I will post again later today to make up for it.
DM edit: Finnan is a small sized PC, its his companion thats large. He resembles a bear though, and his companion is a bear.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:52:27 AM
Atlas laughs as Armand and El make their introductions then stands next to Owen, looking intimidating, and gives him a nudge, "Owen here has been on this adventure almost as long as I have. He's critical to our success, even if he is a bit humble about it. We have some stories to tell of when El shot him with her bow. Good times!"
Without pausing Atlas jumps right back into where they were, "Now let's get to killing this dragon. It felt like we were getting close, should we go back, buff up, and be done with it? I'm getting tired of all the distractions and would like to get back home so we can show Ruffas the wonder known as the Tree of Parting. Finnan and Rattlebones, you're welcome to join us on the journey as well. We have room for all of you, although Ruffas might have to sleep in the courtyard for the time being. Anyway, let's go!"
Finan - Steapa (Zach R.) Tuesday January 7th, 2020 12:17:24 PM
Finnan smiles to each party as they introduce themselves and listens intently to what each person says. "Thank you for the kind introductions. I look forward to proving myself with you. I would simply cast Barksin on both myself and Steapa right before we go to the fight. Past that I am ready."
OOC: Just prior to going through the portal, Finnan will cast barskin on Steapa then himself.
Also, I sent my CS off for approval this morning. I made a few changes, to include no mounted combat. Steapa will just be an extra combatant. The CS is here
robert says, I fixed your header, it's not "URL" it's "link".
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:38:46 PM
Armand considers things for a moment. He suddenly brightens with the realization that somehow he now remembers 2 spells that were previously cast. "Well I say let's go back first. I have the sneaking the suspecion that what ever that heat/flame wall Rattlebones ran into might be some form of trap." He pauses and then continues. "Also I think we could sent Ruffus through for a quick look since he's immune to fire damage. Once he takes a peak we can consider buffing up on spells."
Armand looks around then pats his bag. "Remember I've got several scrolls of energy protection so I can cover most of us...however we seem to have enlarged the party since I acquired the scrolls." He smiles.
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120 Stone Skin
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Tuesday January 7th, 2020 9:44:03 PM
Elyngael listens to all the talk and considers their new and greater numbers. "I like the ideas being presented here, and I think we can do all of them. Let's go back and let Ruffus have a chance to prove his worth. While he is gone, the rest of us can prepare. There are now more of us to battle the dragon. I want to return to the Tree, too, but I won't rest easy until this Evil beast is no longer a threat. Since this could be the last battle, each of us should give voice to their suggestions and concerns."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:09:35 PM
well then, I do have a couple of mage armor and or stone skin spells I can cast. just let me know. and remember, don't go rushing in until I have tried something.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 97/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:23:53 PM
Vamir nods his agreement to the party, "I agree, if we are to do this we should get started, no sense waiting. Finn, Bones I don't do much physical combat, but I can help heal, and hopefully debuff the dragon."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 239 | AC 18/11/16 | CMD 30 | F+16/R+12/W+9 Tuesday January 7th, 2020 11:49:19 PM
Rattlebones is happy to follow wherever.
DM Jeremy d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; Wednesday January 8th, 2020 6:30:46 AM
Vamir introduces himself to Finnan and shares a bit of his skill set for Rattlebones and Finnans benefit.
Atlas tells Finnan that Owen is being humble and shares a funny story, well, funny now anyways. He is anxious to get going at get the deed done, and get home. He wishes to show Ruffas the Tree and again extends an invitation for the giant to join them there as a permanent resident. He extends the invite to Rattlebones and Finnan as well.
Finnan thanks everyone for the introductions, and shares his strategy. Zach if you could add the regular, touch, and flatfooted ACs, HP, and CMD for both Finnan and Steapa to your header, that would be great. Thanks DM Jeremy
Armand is amazed to remember two spells that he cast previously. He is convinced that the dangerous heat situation that Rattlebones ran into is a trap, and suggests that since Ruffas is immune to fire he scout ahead, then they buff up and go, reminding everyone that he has scrolls of energy protection.
Elyngael likes the ideas brought forth, and like Atlas she wants to go home, to the Tree, but she refuses to do so until the current evil is subdued.
Neshi offers up some spells, and reminds everyone not to rush the dragon until he has had a chance to try something.
Ruffas is in agreement with the plan, but warns his friends, Im not the sneakiest of individuals, but I can yell real load if I get into trouble!
When everyone is ready to leave Nicholass Realm, the now familiar orb appears, and starts its growing throbbing and pulsating, until with a flash our heroes have arrived right where they left off in the cave. The casters in the party realize that they have regained 2 spell slots, if anyone had picked up a condition, it is gone, and everyone regains 24 HP, with any left over becoming temporary HP. (Everything except the temporary HP was mentioned in an e-mail sparked by Robert, but I wanted to make sure no one missed it)
The cave hasnt changed since you left, in fact it takes a brief moment after your arrival for the permanent dancing lights to resume dancing, leaving you to believe that time in the Wold stood still during your time in Nicholass Realm. Ruffas makes his way down the cavern and you can hear the crunch of his large feet on the gravel floor for quite some time before the sound becomes too faint to hear due to his distance from you. You can tell as he leaves he is trying to be stealthy, but is failing horribly. After a few minutes, you begin to hear the crunching of large feet on gravel. The sound gets louder and louder, until you see Ruffas coming around a corner with a grave look on his face. The passage is blocked by a 50 ft wide gorge. The gorge is the source of the heat, as it has flames shooting up 20 feet into the air. I couldnt see how deep the gorge was or what was at the bottom, all I could see was fire. I guess thats why they call it Fire Mountain.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday January 8th, 2020 7:11:43 AM
Armand scratches his head. "Maybe we're missing something. I don't think Wyvaran's or Duergar are immune to fire. How are they getting the loot they steal to the dragon? Let's search for secret passages on this side of the fire gorge first. Then if we have to we use the wand to recast fly and we put on some fire protection." He turns to Ruffus. "You say the passage was blocked by the gorge? does that mean there is no passage beyond the gorge, that this tunnel just goes up to it and stops?"
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120 Stone Skin
[link href="]https://docs.google.com/document/d/131oc0T8JAyaM434n6yZ_WvCyjigjJk2aCU80JHMK3g0/edit#"]Finnan[/link"] (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 21 / T 15 / F 19 - CMD 33 - Finnan HP 85/85 AC / T 12 / F 26 CMD 27 Wednesday January 8th, 2020 9:05:22 AM
Finnan listens intently to Armand. I may be able to help with locating any secret passages. My senses are rather sharp. Finnan walks over to Steapa and begins rubbing his head and talking to him. "I will also cast resist energy on myself and Steapa, and I have an extra barskin I can provide to anyone who needs it. Unfortunately, I did not prepare protection from energy for the day. For preparations sake, what kind of dragon will we be battling?" Finnan continues to give head rubs to the good boy Steapa.
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 21 / T 15 / F 19 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 29/ T 12 / F 26 - CMD 27 Wednesday January 8th, 2020 9:22:30 AM
OOC: Please delete the extra posts.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 156/132 Wednesday January 8th, 2020 1:25:20 PM
Atlas keeps watch as the group searches. He's tempted to use his winged boots again, but he only has two charges left for the day and he knows he needs one to fight the dragon. Best to save the other until it is required.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Wednesday January 8th, 2020 8:54:22 PM
Vamir ponders the information Ruffas brings back. "Is it possible ithe fire is an illusion? Or if not is it possible to fly over it if it doesn't reach the roof?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Wednesday January 8th, 2020 9:30:53 PM
Elyngael is frustrated with the stalemate. "There has to be something we are missing. Vamir is right it could just be an illusion. How can we prove it? Meanwhile, Finnan, I will help you search."
Neshi moves forward to where he can see the gorge and tries to see if the fire is natural, elemental or magical in nature.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93 (24/24 Temp); CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance d20+13=20 ; Wednesday January 8th, 2020 11:13:10 PM
Owen chimes in after Atlas tells the story about Elyngael. "Actually, Mack stabbed me once, too. It was magical double of Mack, but that still counts in my book."
While the others look for secret passages, Owen casts Detect Magic to see if this is a natural effect or a magical one. He also looks looks to see if he can see the other side. Perception: 20.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Thursday January 9th, 2020 3:06:45 AM
OOC: Wednesday post because Tanner was up late finishing this character sheet.
You see a diminutive, bipedal black cat. He has yellow eyes that silently judge. He wears a devastatingly chic courtier's outfit, with a black three-quarter coat, lace shirt, leather gorget, and white fur trim around the shoulders. He carries an ornate walking staff and small whisps of illusion magic trail from fingers at random times.
Rattlebones repeats his introduction story to the newcomer, as well as anyone who may have missed it the first time he met the party...
Rattlebones was formerly a wizard's familiar, until the reborn Sargrass infused him with sapience. His former master took the sudden change with grace, and set about tutoring his newest colleague in the ways of magic. Rattlebones discovered that he was blessed with natural talent in illusion and divination, and quickly became a Seer of Jantierri. Like most cats, he grew bored, and with gratitude to his former master set off to find his way in the world. While traveling in the northern continent, he was ambushed by lizardmen one night and dragged down to their caverns. He was to be scheduled to be eaten by a dragon, until saved by the adventurers from the Tree of Parting.
I know a thing or two about illusions. Just a dabbling, really." Rattlebones absent-mindedly licks the fur on the back of his paw. His voice is a smooth falsetto. "Just magic a piece of something flammable over to the fire. If it doesn't light on fire, it is an illusion. If it does light, cast detect magic just in case it is an active glamer being made to look like it can catch things on fire."
DM Jeremy Thursday January 9th, 2020 6:32:03 AM
Armand cant figure out how the Duergar and Wyvarans deliver the loot since neither is immune to fire. He suggests looking for secret passageways, and asks Ruffas for some more details about the gorge.
Finnan says he has pretty sharp senses, and may be of some help in finding hidden doors. He starts petting Steapa as he mentions that he can offer some energy protection to himself and Steapa, but could use some more. He then asks what kind of dragon are they dealing with.
Armand keeps watch though he is feeling anxious to get going.
Vamir asks Ruffas some questions about the fiery gorge, he wonders if it is an illusion.
Elyngael is getting frustrated at all the obstacles, she too wonders if it is an illusion, and offers to help Finnan search for hidden passages.
Neshi tries to determine what kind of fire they are dealing with.
Owen tells a story of a former member of the Wardens stabbing him. Owen casts detect magic on the flames.
Rattlebones gives some insight on how to determine if the fire is real.
Not sure when we went from asking Ruffas about the gorge to actually being at the gorge but Ill go with the flow. The heat from the fiery gorge is so intense that you would need to protect yourselves from it a good 5 min before coming upon it to avoid taking nonlethal damage, which is why Rattlebones couldnt give any account of the gorge before. Ill allow a ret-con saying you cast the appropriate spells to protect yourselves from the heat, but I would still like you to mention the castings in your next posts, and remember 5 min have past since they were cast.
When you arrive at the gorge the passage widens a bit, and you see a solid mass of flame over 20ft tall coming out of the gorge. From the ground, you cant see anything on the other side due to the flames, though there is about 20ft between the top of the flames and the ceiling. You notice that the ceiling appears to be higher on the other side of the gorge (about 100ft). Every test shows the fire to be very real, and Neshi is able to determine that the fire is natural. Though he cant see it, because of the flames, he surmises that there must be a magma flow down there somewhere, and that some naturally occurring combustible gas is the fuel for the flames. Our Rangers arent able to find any secret passages, but they do notice that though there is ample foot traffic here, it is all made from only 7 distinct footprints: one very large dragon (obviously Temorianalis) two medium sized dragons, and 4 wyvaran. When they share their findings with the others, Ruffas asks, Didnt two of those wyvarans we just fought have the ability to turn into a medium sized dragon? If they can do that I bet they can cast protection spells as well.
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 26 / T 15 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 29/ T 12 / F 26 - CMD 27 Thursday January 9th, 2020 12:15:39 PM
Finnan and Steapa don't quite know how it happened but they are in the gorge. Finnan makes sure the the resistance from from fire is cast upon himself and Steapa and that he casts barkskin on himself. He then keeps his eyes peeled, finding the dragon tracks. "It appears the is one very large dragon, two medium sized dragons, and 4 wyvarans. Looks like we may have to go in this way." Finnan is very cautious and his his sword at the ready.
------------------------------------- Spells Cast- Resist Energy x 2 Fire Resistance 30 for Finnan and Steapa for 115 minutes, Barkskin x1 for Finnan +5 NA for 115 Minutes.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 156/132 Thursday January 9th, 2020 2:49:19 PM
Atlas looks about, then turns to the others, "Well, do we find a way to stop the fire or do we fly over it? Either way, I don't think we'll have the ability to exit quickly if things go south when fighting."
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday January 9th, 2020 5:49:00 PM "Okay this is it." Armand takes out several scrolls from his handy haversack. Resist Energy (fire) 10, 40 minutes x5 Protection from Energy (fire) CL5 so 50 hit points X4.
Brawn, Atlas, Rattlebones, Owen get Protection from Energy 50. (Elyngael and Vamir already have one going...at higher level.
Neshi and Vamir's plant familiar whose name I forget, each get 1 Resist Energy fire 10 (for 40 minutes) (There are 3 left). Who else needs protecting? Also These spells do stack, so if you have both and get hit by fire dragon breath, you ignore 10 points and then have it eat into Protection from energy spell.
Once done casting Armand looks to Owen. "I think we need to go ahead and use the wand of Fly again. It will give us a 60 movement and plus we'll be flying, which is something that may be unexpected."
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120 Stone Skin
FYI, spells on tap Highlight to display spoiler: { 0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic 1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain) 2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), x(wis bonus) 5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain) 6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:30:25 PM "Thank you, Armand! Your spells insure that we have a fighting chance!" Elyngael then turns to Owen, "Owen, my bow is loaded with adamantine arrows, so Brawn and I are ready to fly! Let's go!"
Elyngael has Stoneskin and Protection from Fire 120/120 Brawn has Mage Armor and Protection from fire 50/50
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:37:09 PM "Thank you Armand. Melzat what do you say?" Vamir peers down at the willow, and smiles. [b]"Well, up and over I suppose. I am not sure what is on the other side, but if I should fall today, thank you for allowing me to be here."[b]
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93 (24/24 Temp); CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:48:08 PM
Owen uses the wand of Fly on everyone in preparation for crossing the chasm. "Is everyone ready to go? We may find a dragon right on the other side." Once everyone is ready, he'll cast Haste as well, for that extra little boost.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:57:48 PM
Rattlebones is elated by the abjuration magic, and tests it by repeatedly darting his paw into the fire. "Tremble in fear, little flames! We come to destroy your master!" His squeaky voice giggles. "Okay, that's enough." He walks back over to the party. "Armand, you beautiful man, thank you. After we are magicked against fire and flying off the ground, I'm going to turn invisible. I will be close by, providing support. If necessary, if super-duper necessary, I can teleport four of us away. The code word for requesting teleportation will be: Antidisestablishmentarianism."
DM Jeremy Friday January 10th, 2020 6:08:46 AM
After hooking himself up with some fire protection, Finnan shares what he and Elyngael have found and think crossing the gorge is probably the only way.
Armand hooks everyone who cant do it themselves up with some fire protection, then asks if Owen would use the wand of fly on them, obviously to get across the gorge, but also to add more maneuverability, and hopefully add an element of surprise.
Elyngael thanks Armand for the fire protection, then asks Owen for some flight, as she readies her adamantine arrows.
Vamir and Melzat are ready to go up and over the flames. Vamir thanks the others for the chance to be here, just in case he falls in battle.
Owen uses the wand of fly on everyone, and then casts haste. He mentions that Temorianalis may be on the other side.
Rattlebones plays with the fire a bit then hits it with some tuff-talk. He thanks Armand for the fire protection, and mentions that he will be turning invisible and providing support. He says if needed, he can teleport 4 people besides himself away and gives a code word to be spoken if the need arises.
The Wardens are protected from fire, at least for a bit, and are ready for take off. They cross the gorge without incident, and find themselves in a huge open caravan, with a 100ft ceiling and no visible exits. You see a very large pile of assorted wealth shielded from the heat in an alcove, off in one corner. The room otherwise appears empty.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance d20+11=31 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=26 ; Friday January 10th, 2020 8:37:59 AM
(sorry about the missed post folks. will try to make it up this weekend if I can.)
Neshi puts his fingers to his lips to try and keep the party from talking for a moment and to try and hear any miscellaneous sounds as he looks around for anything that might be hidden invisibly or otherwise.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Friday January 10th, 2020 9:28:00 AM Hmm... Boss fight room.
Rattlebones waits patiently. Being new to the group, he doesn't wish to upset things by rushing forward.
A disembodied, urbane yet squeaky voice whispers in the ear of Atlas. "Fearless Leader, we may want someone to cast detect magic or see invisibility before we proceed."
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 26 / T 15 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 29/ T 12 / F 26 - CMD 27 d20+32=49 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+24=43 ; Friday January 10th, 2020 11:20:05 AM
As Finnan first lifts off the ground he is apprehensive. It takes getting used to, but after a minute he is giddy, trying to keep from laughing as he soars through the air for the first time. Ever the good sport, Steapa starts figuring it out. With the haste in place they are flying along at quite the fast clip.
Finnan keeps an eye out for anything of note or out of place while remaining as stealthy as possible. He makes sure his bow is out and ready and his greatsword sheathed.
Perception: 49 Spellcraft: 31 Stealth: 43
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 156/132 Friday January 10th, 2020 2:06:23 PM
Atlas jumps at Rattlebones's words, but then realizes who it is he smiles and responds, "You're more sneaky than I thought. It's a good suggestion though. However, Armand has taught me that my being fearless is less wise than being scared and brave. We have a lot to learn from him." After a moment of consideration he says, "Actually, we have a lot to learn from all of us, including you Rattlebones. Our differences are our strengths. Now, where's Armand, Vamir, and Owen..."
Trying not to yell, Atlas flys over and says to Armand, Vamir, and Owen, "Rattlebones had a good idea. We should probably cast detect magic or see invisibility so that we're not the ones surprised. Do any of you have that handy?"
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protection from Energy (fire) 50/50 Haste
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Saturday January 11th, 2020 4:39:48 AM "Allow me, " said the disembodied voice.
Rattlebones casts see invisibility.
[Protection from fire 50/50. Fly. Invisibility. See invisibility 110/110 min]
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+6=25 ; Saturday January 11th, 2020 7:55:18 PM
[OOC - Assigning 1 resist energy-fire 10 to Atlas, 1 resist energy-fire 10 to Brawn, the last resist energy-fire to Owen; remember this stacks with protection from fire, waste not want not.]
As the party has fly put on them and they get ready, Armand bends his knees and jumps upwards "Up, up and away." He joins the flying circus that is our Wardens.
Upon entering what seems to be the dragon's lair Armand becomes suspicious. "I think we should spread out a little, we don't want to make a clumped up target." Not seeing the dragon has Armand worried. He casts Detect Magic and takes a look around, keeping an eye toward the alcove of wealth but not getting close to it. (ie detect magic has a 60 foot range, not knowing the exact size or location he doesn't actually want to get within 60 feet of the wealth if it will cause too much separation from the party.)
Perception 25 (d20+6)
He has Bless readied at the first sign of the dragon(s).
Protection from Energy-fire 98/120 Stone Skin Haste Fly Detect Magic 24 Temp hit points
FYI, spells on tap Highlight to display spoiler: { 0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic 1 (4): Bless, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain) 2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), x(wis bonus) 5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain) 6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+18=28 ; Saturday January 11th, 2020 8:41:18 PM
Before they take off, Elyngael casts Magic Fang, greater on Brawn's bite. She also casts Barkskin on Brawn and Armand.
Elyngael flies into the cave with the others. "Armand is right, spread put but try to stay within 50 feet of each other so the spellcasters can do their defensive thing." Elyngael thinks enough eyes are looking into the cavern. She turns her attention back to look at the flames they flew over. Perception (d20+18=28).
Elyngael has Stoneskin DR10/Admantine (120/120), Protection from Fire 120/120, Fly, and Haste. Brawn has Mage Armor +4AC, Protection from fire 50/50, Magic Fang greater +3, Resist Energy fire 10, Fly, Barkskin +3AC, Haste
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Saturday January 11th, 2020 8:42:37 PM
Oh I forgot Brawn and Elyngael each have +24 temp hit points.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 93/93 (24/24 Temp); CMD: 20; Contingency, Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Mass Bear's Endurance Sunday January 12th, 2020 10:17:18 PM
Owen also casts See Invisibility. He takes a quick look around the room, then turns to look at the chasm behind the group.
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 85/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin Sunday January 12th, 2020 11:15:53 PM
Finnan and Steap stay 10 feet apart, and at least 10 feet apart from the others, but no more than 50 feet apart.
Eyes and bow are at the ready. For some reason Finnan finds it comical as he watches a large bear flying through the air. He stifles his laugh, not wanting his new companions to think him odd, laughing in the moments before an dangerous encounter.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Monday January 13th, 2020 6:08:15 AM
Vamir peers around the cavern, and hears Rattlebones whisper. Vamir whispers softly casting see invisibility on himself.
DM Jeremy 14d10=80 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 6:20:46 AM
Neshi calls for silence to see if he can hear anything
Rattlebones discreetly suggests, to Atlas, someone cast either detect magic or see invisibility, then casts see invisibility on himself.
Finnan finds flight a bit odd at first, but quickly likes it, and Steapa joins in the fun. He all but disappeared into the shadows,as he keeps his ears open.
Atlas is surprised by Rattlebones voice in his ear, and reminds him and everyone else that their strength is their differences. He does relay Rattlebones message.
Armand tells everyone to spread out then casts dect magic scanning the lair.
Elyngael casts some spells on herself and Brawn before taking to the air, then tells everyone to spread out, as she looks and listens for any hints as to the dragons location.
Finnan, Elyngael, and Neshi all hear a faint whooshing sound above their heads it starts in the direction of the treasure pile and then travels northeast. Of course the exact location isnt possible to pin down but they are pretty sure that it stopped somewhere between Y-d and 4-12. Armand casts detect magic, and senses a hand full of different auras coming from the treasure pile and illusion magic coming from the area the whooshing sound stopped. Owen and Rattlebones cast see invisibility just in time to see, hovering about 15ft off the ground, a gargantuan red dragon belching out a 50ft cone of fire. Brawn, Elyngael, Rattlebones, Armand, and Steapa all receive 80 fire damage (DC25 reflex for half). Temorianalis Laughs an evil laugh and says: Who dares enter my lair? Either you are fools or foolhardy, of course it matters not as now you are lunch! I think Ill take my time with you making you suffer, after all if you made it this far, my army is destroyed, and now I have to invest the time to raise another.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Monday January 13th, 2020 6:33:00 AM
added map to header
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 156/132 d20+22=30 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 12:03:55 PM
Atlas yells, "Wow! You don't waste time with chitchat do you." He darts forward, 25 feet off the ground so that he can properly attack the flying beast's head. He swings, but is unable to do any damage. "This is going to be harder than I thought."
Resist energy-fire 10 Protection from Energy (fire) 50/50 Haste
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 d20+40=55 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 1:10:36 PM
Rattlebones sucks his breath between his teeth as the fire scorches away his protection magic and singes his fur. He flies away from the rest of the party (move action, V0) and casts a spell utilizing his silent metamagic rod (standard action).
A huge ice elemental appears on the other side of the dragon. It bellows a hollow roar in challenge.
(Cast persistent image. Huge ice elemental centered on Z15. It is programmed to engage the dragon in combat, react to damage, and slowly melt in the heat of the room. Will DC 24 to disbelieve after interaction.)
Stealth check 55 Spellcasting produces no visual or auditory components
Protection from Energy (fire) 10/50 Fly 13/13 minutes Invisibility ON HP 74/104
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 84/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance 8d6=22 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 2:54:41 PM
Neshi growls as Atlas moves ahead of him. But he begins to cast anyway! As he finishes his casting he yells.
"Atlas move!!!! Temorianalis don't look up!!"
As the roof above the dragon truly falls in Rock to Mud cast on ceiling above Temorianalis, sending 2400 cubic feet of ceiling pouring down on her. 22 points damage reflex DC 22 for 1/2 damage.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Monday January 13th, 2020 6:36:18 PM
After the ceiling falls, Vamir double moves to X11. The young witch noticeably gulps and prepares his next spell.
Armand (Robert D) AC 26/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+9=17 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 8:27:11 PM
Reflex save, 17 (d20+9) failed. Armand see's the firey breath materialize and tries in vain to get out of the way.
Armand casts Bless on Everyone before they moved as he had that as a readied action at the first sign of the dragon. He responds to the Dragon's taunt. "Gee you would think if we'd bested your army you might want to recruit us. I mean how better to introduce yourself to a potential employer than to knock down his number one thug."
Armand flies to W3.
Protection from Energy-fire 18/120 Stone Skin Haste Fly Detect Magic 24 Temp hit points Barkskin (+3AC now in header) Bless +1 to hit and on saves vs fear.
FYI, spells on tap Highlight to display spoiler: { 0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic 1 (4): x, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain) 2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3 (4): Dispel magic, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), x(wis bonus) 5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain) 6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }
Elyngael evades the fire breath but cries out in anger as Brawn takes it full on. She unleashes her adamantine arrows at the beast as she flies 5 foot 'south'. Hopefully getting her shots off before the roof caves in. First arrow (d20+20=31) adamantine damage (d8+5=9) and electrical damage (d6=6) Second arrow (d20+15=29) adamantine damage (d8+5=13) and electrical damage (d6=6) Third arrow (d20+10=30, crit, 30 on confirm roll) adamantine damage (2d8+10=18) and electrical (d6=4) Hasted arrow (d20+20=38) adamantine damage (d8+5=6) and electrical damage (d6=6)
She gives Brawn the signal to flank the dragon.
Brawn Stats: AC 37/16/27 HP 57/87 CMD 24 Brawn flies around and comes in from the side opposite of Atlas. Bite (d20+19=26) normal magical damage (2d6+9=18) and cold damage (d6=4)
Elyngael has Stoneskin DR10/Admantine (120/120), Protection from Fire 120/120, Fly, and Haste +1AC extra move extra attack, Bless +1 to hit.
Brawn has Mage Armor +4AC, D, Magic Fang greater +3, Resist Energy fire 10, Fly, Barkskin +3AC, Haste +1AC extra move extra attack, Bless +1 to hit
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, Seeming, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60 d20+17=25 ; d20+28=46 ; d20+13=19 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 9:36:08 PM
OoC: Brawn, Atlas, Rattlebones: Armand's Protection from Fire actually gave you 60 points of protection. CL5 x 12 points = 60! Also, Owen already had See Invisibility going, oops.
IC: Seeing the size and traits of the dragon, Owen wracks his brains for the things he's studied about dragons. Knowledge (Nature, Arcana): 26, 47.
Owen casts Feeblemind on Temorianlis. She must make a DC 21 Will save (at a -4 penalty if it can cast arcane spells) or her Int and Cha drop to 1.
Then, in a burst of heroic effort, he casts Mislead. The illusory double appears over his own body and then rushes to X8. If Temorianlis interacts with the illusory Owen, she must make a DC22 Will save to disbelieve it. Meanwhile, the spell turns him invisible, which activates his Contingency and automatically casts Stoneskin on him. He then flies to L21 and takes a cursory glance over the treasure pile. Perception: 19.
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Summary: Free action: Knowledge (Nature, Arcana): 26, 47. Standard Action: Cast Feeblemind on Temorianlis. DC21 Will save (possible -4 penalty). Heroic Standard Action: Cast Mislead. Illusory double flies to X8. Owen gains Greater Invisibility, which triggers his Contingency. Contingency: Owen instantaneously gains Stoneskin. Move Action: Owen flies to L21 and glances over the treasure. Perception: 19.
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12/12 hours of Seeming remain for the whole party (except Ruffas and the new party members). 12/12 hours of Darkvision remain. 2/2 hours of Spider Climb remain. 2/2 hours of See Invisibility remain. 2/2 hours of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael. 11/12 minutes of Fly remain for the whole party. 10/12 rounds of Haste remain for the whole party. 50/50 minutes of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Owen, from Armand's spell. 2/2 hours of Stoneskin remain.
Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image. 2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility. 3: Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image. 4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility. 5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Seeming. 6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.
0/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used. 0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used. 0/8 daily Blinding Rays used. 0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 35/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin d20+10=21 ; d20+22=25 ; d10+23=29 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 9:52:42 PM
Steapa takes the full force of the dragons breath. The resistance helps, but he is full singed. Not willing to risk his friend any further, Finnan tell his buddy to back out of range and "protect" the mages.
Steapa Reflex Save: 21 Failed 80 points of fire damage - 30 from resistance = 50 points of damage.
Finnan becomes laser focused and puts away his bow for the chance to close the distance to the dragon.
Seeing the ceiling cave in he charges in slashes at the mighty beast. However very big dragon and very small bear makes for a very unbalanced attack.
+2 From Charge, +2 vs Dragon, +1 from Haste +17 while using PA = +22 Finnan Attack: 25 Damage: 29
DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+16=28 ; d20+16=23 ; d20=20 ; d20=10 ; d20=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+16=35 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+28=46 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d20+26=46 ; d20+26=40 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d20+26=46 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 6:38:51 AM
Atlas goes on the offense, but his swing glances off Temorianaliss scales.
Rattlebones creates an illusion of an Ice elemental.
Neshi causes some of the ceiling to collapse on Temorianalis, However the cunning dragon is able to save for half.
Vamir moves out of the way, and gets ready to cast as spell.
Armand casts Bless on the party, and moves into position.
Elyngael lets fly and though her 1st two arrows fail to penetrate Temorainaliss thick scales, her 3rd and hasted arrow hit home. On her orders, Brawn moves into a flanking position, but his bite fails to connect with the beast.
Owen puts his studies to good use. He remembers that red dragons are immune to fire, but vulnerable to cold based attacks. They are relatively easy to hit with touch attacks. They have a small assortment of arcane spell like abilities, and have a fiery breathweapon. They can see through smoke, and that getting too close to the creature can cause burns. After assessing the dragon, Owen casts both feeblemind and mislead.
Finnan takes some fire damage as he draws his sword and charges his quarry. However his sword glances off Temorainaliss scales
Ruffas, unaffected by the fire breath, goes into full attack mode. He yells as he swings his greatsword, For my Brothers! his 2nd and 3rd swings miss, but his first swing looks like it should bite deep, but some of the blow seems to be absorbed (stoneskin)
Temorainalis shakes her head a bit as she overcomes Owens feeblemind spell. (rolled 23) Seeing the Ice elemental, and knowing that it may be a threat, she uses the extra reach of her neck to bite at the creature. When her attack fails to hit anything, she realizes its an illusion. (rolled 35). She lashes out at the illusion of Owen with one of her claws, and again sees through the illusion (rolled 29). With her other claw, she attacks Atlas inflicting 18 damage. With both her wings, she attacks Ruffas hitting both times inflicting 14 damage. She also slaps her tail at Ruffas inflicting 23 damage. Finnan, Atlas, and Brawn all take fire damage from being within 5ft of the dragon. Finnan takes 4, Atlas 5, and Brawn 5.
Ruffas AC 24 105/142hp BAB 21/16/11 3d6+15
Temorianalis: AC 32/8/32 160/237hp Stoneskin 140/150
Armand (Robert D) AC 26/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20=5 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:08:14 AM
Armand calls out, "Gargul aid me in my efforts." Spending hero point for +8.... Armand casts Dispel Magic at the Dragon (assuming the Stoneskin is not natural). Rolled a 5, +12 for level, +8 for hero point, 25 total vs DC of 11+spell's castor level.
Protection from Energy-fire 18/120 Stone Skin Haste Fly Detect Magic 24 Temp hit points Barkskin (+3AC now in header) Bless +1 to hit and on saves vs fear.
FYI, spells on tap Highlight to display spoiler: { 0: light, detect magic, create water, read magic 1 (4): x, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Command (wis bonus), Shield of faith (domain) 2 (4): Spiritual Weapon, Silence, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Silence (wis bonus), Bless Weapon (domain) 3 (4): x, Protection from energy, Dispel Magic, Daylight, Searing Light(wis bonus), Searing Light (domain) 4 (3): Holy Smite, Dismissal, Neutralize Poison, Holy Smite (domain), x(wis bonus) 5 (2): Command Greater, Break Enchantment, Righteous Might (domain) 6 (2):Heal, Blade Barrier, Undeath to death (domain) }
Neshi follows his roof collapse up with an ice storm centered on Trem's back.
9 bludgeoning damage and 9 ice/cold damage; NO save.
Trem. -4 perception, difficult terrain 12 rounds
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 d20+23=28 ; d20+23=40 ; d8+9=11 ; 2d6=10 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 10:43:13 AM
Atlas shakes off the claw attack and silently thanks his friends for the fire resistance that negates the dragon's persistent heat.
He looks over the dragon and comes to a conclusion; his pointy shield is just a toy, so he needs to focus on precise attacks with his longsword. He sets to work and with his second attempt he lands his first blow to the dragon. It fills him with adrenaline and he roars from the excitement of this epic battle. As he settles back down he says to no one in particular, "I must say, this is more fun than I thought it would be!"
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Longsword: 1d20+21+1(haste)+1(bless)+2(flanking)=30 (I forgot to add the flanking to the roll) Damage: 1d8+9=n/a Holy Damage: 2d6=n/a
Haste Extra Longsword: 1d20+21+1(haste)+1(bless)+2(flanking)=42 (I forgot to add the flanking to the roll) Damage: 1d8+9=11 Holy Damage: 2d6=10
Total Damage: 21
Resist energy-fire 10 Protection from Energy (fire) 60/60 Haste: +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, plus 1 extra full attack Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects. Fly
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T d20+23=41 ; d20+23=25 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+23=42 ; d20+13=22 ; d10+23=31 ; d10+23=31 ; d10+23=32 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 6:06:48 PM
Being this close to the great beast, Finnan is happy that he has energy resist. He is glad Steapa is listening and staying away from the dragon to "protect" the casters.
Finnan makes a full round attack on the mighty beast.
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+2 From Charge, +2 vs Dragon, +1 from Haste, +1 from Bless +17 while using PA = +23
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 d20+20=23 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=25 ; d8+5=11 ; d6=2 ; d20+20=37 ; d8+5=6 ; d6=3 ; d20+21=39 ; 2d6+9=20 ; d6=1 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+20=32 ; 2d6+9=18 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:05:22 PM
Elyngael is grateful that even with everyone getting up front on the dragon, it is so large that she still has a clear shot at it. Plus it helps being elevated looking down at your target, she flys upward 5 feet to gain more altitude. She recognizes that the dragon is not taking damage like he should from the others, and continues to use her adamantine arrows at the target and calls out, "Armand don't you have an adamantine weapon someone can use?"
First arrow (d20+20=23) miss Second arrow (d20+15=26) miss Third arrow (d20+10=30, crit again, 25 not confirmed roll) adamantine damage (d8+5=11) and electrical (d6=2) Hasted arrow (d20+20=37) adamantine damage (d8+5=6) and electrical damage (d6=3)
Brawn glides/flies 5 feet and attacks.
Brawn Stats: AC 37/16/27 HP 57/87 CMD 24 +2 from magic fang (I think because he has amulet natural fists+1 so he doesn't get the full +3 from the spell, +1 from haste, +1 bless, +2 from flank First bite (d20+21=39 actually that should only be 20 but he still hit) normal magical damage (2d6+9=20) and cold damage (d6=1) Second bite (d20+15=21) miss Haste bite (d20+20=32) normal magical damage (2d6+9=18) and cold damage (d6=2)
Elyngael has Stoneskin DR10/Admantine (120/120), Protection from Fire 120/120, Fly, and Haste +1AC extra move extra attack, Bless +1 to hit.
Brawn has Mage Armor +4AC, D, Magic Fang greater +3, Resist Energy fire 10, Fly, Barkskin +3AC, Haste +1AC extra move extra attack, Bless +1 to hit
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:07:01 PM
I forgot we all had those extra hit points, so Brawn actually has +24 hit points than what he is showing. I will fix that next round.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) 12d6=54 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:14:04 PM
Owen lets his illusory double fade, now that the dragon has discovered that it is an illusion. With his Greater Invisibility still active, he uses his arcane bonded ring to cast another Feeblemind spell on Temorianlis. She must make a DC21 Will save (at a -4 penalty if she can cast arcane spells) or her Int and Cha drop to 1.
Then he summons a heroic burst of will and casts a Freezing Sphere at the very back of the cavern. Temorianlis must make a DC22 Reflex save (for half) or take 54 cold damage. Completing the spell, he quickly flies to Z20.
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12/12 hours of Darkvision remain. 2/2 hours of Spider Climb remain. 2/2 hours of See Invisibility remain. 2/2 hours of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Atlas, Armand, and Elyngael. 11/12 minutes of Fly remain for the whole party. 9/12 rounds of Haste remain for the whole party. 50/50 minutes of Protection from Energy (Fire) remain for Owen, from Armand's spell. 2/2 hours of Stoneskin remain. 11/12 rounds of Greater Invisibility remain.
Prepared spells: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bold spells are unused, underlined spells are in progress. 0: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, and Ghost Sound. 1: Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, Identify, True Strike, Feather Fall, and Silent Image. 2: Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility, Spider Climb, Darkvision, and Invisibility. 3: Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Protection from Energy, Haste, Displacement, and Major Image. 4: Stoneskin, Stone Shape, Crushing Despair, Phantasmal Killer, and Greater Invisibility. 5: Teleport, Cone of Cold, Cone of Cold, Feeblemind, and Seeming. 6: Greater Dispel Magic, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, and Mislead.
1/1 daily Arcane Bond spell used (Feeblemind). 0/1 daily SM Fulcrum used. 0/8 daily Blinding Rays used. 0/8 daily Invisibility Field rounds used.}
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In d20+8=10 ; d20+8=18 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:15:30 PM
Vamir realizing the dragon has neared him reaches out and attempts to touch the dragon (Hit AC 10 used hero point to reroll hit AC 18) and casts Eye of newton and toe of frog on it (the creature touched suffers a -2 penalty on save DCs against your spells and spell-like abilities, and a -2 penalty on attacks against you.) Vamir then flies 20 feet away from the dragon to X14.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 d20+40=42 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 2:48:18 AM
TUESDAY POST
Rattlebones rises in the air (30 feet up, 45 feet total) and casts a spell utilizing his silent metamagic rod.
(Castmajor image . A shimmering portal of swirling blue energy appears at K23. From out of the portal hurriedly step six halflings in adventuring gear. They drop to their knees and start shoveling handfuls of coin and treasure into large sacks. Will DC 22 to disbelieve after interaction.)
Stealth check 42 Spellcasting produces no visual or auditory components.
Fly 13/13 minutes See Invisibility 110/110 minutes Invisibility ON HP 108/104
DM Jeremy Battle Map d20+16=30 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 6:25:14 AM
Armand attempts and succeeds in dispelling Temorainaliss stoneskin.
Neshi casts ice storm and discovers that though the bludgeoning damage is consistent with what he thought the spell should do, the cold damage seemed a bit more potent than anticipated.
Atlas is almost giddy as he pulls off a mighty swing against Temorainalis.
Finnan pulls off a couple of mighty swings, with his blade cutting deep.
Elyngael lets fly with another volley of death, with two arrows finding their home in the dragons hide. Meanwhile, Brawn is able to get a couple of mouthfuls of dragon meat and discovers that the cold seems to do more damage than anticipated.
Rattlebones creates a tantalizing illusion designed to get Temorainaliss attention.
Owen casts feeblemind again, and again Temorainalis shakes it off (rolled 30) Owen then casts freezing sphere.
Vamir casts eye of newt/toe of frog and is able to make contact before flying away. (save the hero point, her touch AC is only 8 so the first roll of 10 hits.)
Temorainalis roars in fury as wave after wave of cold and steel, mixed with some teeth, rip at her flesh, until with a mighty swing of his greatsword, Finnan loops off her head, ending her reign of terror forever. Now what do our intrepid heroes do? In front of them, with some work, is a lovely, gargantuan sized red dragon hide, that would make some dandy armor, (dragon armor has some interesting abilities in the Wold) there is the dragons horde that has yet to be searched, though Armand is certain that he detected magic on the pile earlier, and then there is Temorainaliss head which would look sweet hanging above the fireplace back at headquarters. Everyone receives 50,000xp, or enough to make level 13.
OOC I cant believe you guys took out my dragon in all her lovely evilness in only 3 rounds! Granted in hindsight, I realize now that I forgot to make you roll verse her fear aura (my bad, your gain), but still 3 rounds? You guys are Beasts, well done!
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T d20+32=52 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 6:34:29 AM
Finnan looks is rather surprised at how quickly the dragon went down. Having trained for, but never fought dragons, it was different than he expected.
It's obvious that all of the stories about his companions must be true. They are very talented.
Finnan does a quick check to make sure there are no more threats then flies over to Steapa and pets him. "Sorry you got singed buddy. You did a great job protecting the guys back their though, yes you did." Steapa has just enough intelligence to understand common, at least Finnan is rather sure he does.
Finnan will then begin searching for any secret doors or hidey holes and finally search the dragon's hoard for very valuable pieces.
Perception: 52 (Natural 20)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 d20+14=31 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 10:26:14 AM
Atlas grunts in disappointment, "I thought it would be harder." However, he quickly gets over it and flys over to Finnan, giving him a big clap on the shoulder. Probably a bit too big considering that they are flying and he's quite small. "Amazing thing you did there! Your name will be sung in inns across the world, I'll make sure of it! And for the rest of you, my goodness you are a scary group. All I did was poke the thing once." Atlas laughs at the thought of it, but it doesn't last as his eyes catch the glint of treasure. In an excited voice he says, "Who wants to search the treasure with me?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 26/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 5:35:47 PM
Armand is glad to see the last round of attacks really do some damage on the dragon but is amazed that the dragon is now dead. He descends to the ground and begins to pray. "Lord Gargul receive the soul of the dragon Temorainalis. She did great evil but in truth was only acting in accordance with her nature."
He eyes the dragon's body. "Say anyone know how to skin a dragon? I've heard tale of dragon scale armor and the like. I think we could do more than one out of a dragon this big." He looks over at the party gathering at the horde. "Some of that is magical. Does anyone need healing?"
Armand will wander over and when everyone is within 30 feat he will channel to heal. Everyone is healed 25 hit points (6d6) (include Ruffus in that).
Neshi, looks around the cavern, just waiting for Temorainalis' underlings to make their showing. He is sure there is more coming.
At Armand's query, Neshi speaks up.
Well, I have done quite a bit of hunting and skinning (profession skill) in the past to supplement my income, but never anything this size. and I know nothing about tanning.
I will be glad to put forth the effort, though I expect it will take a day or so."
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In d20+14=33 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=35 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 7:50:07 PM
Vamir wrinkles his face as the dragon falls, not expecting the fight to be over so quickly. Vamir turns around and scans the cave (Perception: DC 33) for any other danger. Something about the way this fight went feels wrong to the young witch as he attempts to wrap his head around how quickly this gargantuan dragon fell. Vamir flies down to the dragon, and assesses the body (Heal: DC 22). The witch lays his hand on the chest of the beast (Knowledge Nature: DC 35) to determine if the temperature of the body seems correct. "Does anyone else think there is something else off about this fight? I mean I was prepared for a lengthy, and possibly deadly battle. I managed to move twice and cast 1 spell that doesn't match up with what I was expecting at all." Vamir tucks the bit of dragon scale in his spell component pouch just in case and looks towards the others for guidance.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Wednesday January 15th, 2020 8:37:35 PM
Owen sees the others questioning the way the fight turned out. He speaks with soldierly experience. "Wardens, look around you. We're finally back to full strength. There are eight of us, plus a host of companions--animal, vegetable, and mineral. We're a small army. We knew this fight was coming, so we could prepare for it at our leisure. We were fully kitted out and buffed to fight Temorianlis: I think I was under 11 spell effects at the same time. It's no wonder we destroyed her so quickly. Take heart in our strength, friends! This is what we can be, at our best."
After his little speech, he feels somewhat self-conscious, so he wanders off, casts Detect Magic and Identify, and inspects the treasure.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Wednesday January 15th, 2020 8:58:14 PM
Elyngael runs to hug her animal companion,"Brawn, you were so brave! How do you like dragon meat?" She turns to the others, "Here, here, Owen! Well said! Together we are the Wardens of the Tree of Parting! We not only protect and serve, but we share. The amount of treasure here boggles my mind! There's more than enough for us and the Tree. Armand is right, dragons do have their pluses."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Wednesday January 15th, 2020 11:56:40 PM
WEDNESDAY POST
Rattlebones releases his invisibility and gently floats down to the side of the dragon. "Well done, ladies and gentlemen. Well done! That was invigorating. Brief, but invigorating. As for the carcass... This is going to sou d rather stupid, but where are we exactly? Where is the nearest town? Can we get a wagon to haul this to a tanner? I can create a bridge of stone walls, but even with wagons we may have to piecemeal this to transport it."
Fly 13/13 minutes See Invisibility 110/110 minutes Invisibility OFF HP 108/104
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:25:25 AM
Finnin offers up that he has skinned many of animals before and is willing to try. He has even done some tanning, though not professional grade.
------------- OOC: Survival modifier is +27. Willing to try if needed.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:26:09 AM
Finnan is surprised at how fast they were able to take down the dragon, he chalks that up to the skill of his new companions. He apologizes to Steapa for the singing received, and praises him for doing a good job protecting the more squishy characters. He looks around to see if he can find any hidden passages, but doesnt find any.
Atlas is a little disappointed, but he flies over to Finnan and gives him a hearty clap on the back, vowing to let the world know about Finnan the dragon slayer! In the same breath he praises the rest of his friends giving them the credit they deserve. He then catches a glimpse of something shiny.
Armand channels energy, healing his friends a bit. He prays that Gargul would take the dragon, even though she was evil. He asks if anyone may know how to skin a dragon, letting the party know that dragon scale armor can be pretty sweet. He lets the others know he detected magical auras coming from the loot pile.
Neshi is waiting for Temorainaliss underlings to make an arrival, but he does mention having some knowledge on how to skin animals, but tanning is beyond him.
Vamir is looking for reinforcements, as well as doing his best to determine if the dragon is truly dead, as he is surprised, like the rest, that the fight went so quickly. When he touches the dragon, he finds that the body is cool to the touch, and since previously, just being within 5ft of her caused burns, and then there is the fact that her head is no longer attached to her neck, he is pretty certain that the beast is dead. He does gather a bit of dragon scale for some spell components.
Owen gives a speech explaining why the fight went so much easier than expected. He then goes to work identifying the loot.
Elyngael gives some much deserved praise to Brawn.She gives her full agreement to Owens speech, and even adds to it. She is overwhelmed by the sheer size of the treasure pile.
Rattlebones congratulates everyone for their efforts, then asks where they are, and what town is the closest. He figures that even with a cart (Which you have, safe and sound in the cave along with the horses) it may take a few trips to haul all this dragonhide.
Everyone seems the need to give each other some much deserved congratulations. Even Ruffas cant help but get in the action. The fire giant looks from one Warden to the next, in amazement at the overwhelming force that is the Tree Wardens. He finally speaks up and says, You are truly amazing! Ive never seen such power of teamwork in my life! It is an honor to know you and call you friends, and even though the fight was shorter than expected, I feel that I can hold my head high, knowing that I didnt run in the face of danger. I thank you friends for giving me this chance to redeem my lost honor!
And then theres the loot! Among the enormous pile of coins and gems, Owen is able to identify a few items containing magical auras. He finds a rod that he is able to identify as a Lesser Metamagic Rod of Quicken (35,000gp), a Ring of Wizardry I (20,000gp), a Cloak of Mountebank (10,080gp), a Greater Bracers of Archery (25,000gp), a Broom of Flying (17,000gp), and a Boots of Speed (12,000gp). There is also enough coins and gems to easily make your WBL with a ton left over, plenty to help a struggling Monastery of Maab, as well as a near bankrupt town, on the mend, rebuild and reestablish themselves. Heck theres enough there to give a sizable donation to the Trees overall expenses and improvements if you so desire.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Thursday January 16th, 2020 10:44:35 AM
Atlas is a bit overwhelmed by the amount of things going through his head, so he shakes off his stupid fighter act and puts real thought into it all.
"There is a lot of good that can be done with this gold, but transportation is going to be the issue. I suggest that we set camp and start figuring this out. It's going to take a few days at least. Owen, do you, or heck anyone, have the ability to open a portal that would allow us to transfer this gold to the places in need? That town we helped, and then the monastery come to mind, but the Tree could use some as well, and let's not forget that we may need to build an extension to our living quarters to support Ruffas. With the dragon gone we have time, so let's do this right and fix what the dragon set wrong."
As discussion of what to do with the dragon goes on, Atlas obviously speaks up. "I would like to be draped head to toe in red dragon scaled gear, so I'm taking you all up on your offers to skin the thing, because I certainly cannot. Also, if we could get a taxidermist in here that would be great, because I do want that head preserved if there is any way. Maybe we can use the bones to make new dinnerware and utensils for our home? Oh, and a couple dragonskin rugs would be awesome. Imagine it, the dragon looking down on us as our feet rest softly on our dragonskin run and we eat a hearty meal using dragonbone plates and utensils. That's why I got into this life, that right there!" Atlas goes on thinking about the possibilities.
Armand (Robert D) AC 26/touch11/flat 21 HP 88/88 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+8=16 ; Thursday January 16th, 2020 5:56:04 PM
[OOC from the size of the dragon we are only going to get 1 suit of half plate with shield, or 2 suits of banded mail with shields, per the rules on page 154)]
"I agree, there's more than enough treasure here to go around. I certainly think we can do something with the hide as well. We'll need a skilled armor smith. I would be able to cast gentle repose tomorrow on the carcass so we can take our time skinning it." He smiles, "By we I really mean, not me. I'd guess it would be no different than skinning game caught in the wild, so those with good survival type skills would be best suited for the job." He thinks about it for a minute. Knowledge Arcane 16 (d20+8) "You know I don't think there's any magical worth it in, but there's other parts of the Dragon we could turn into a commodity for the Tree. Think about it, dragon bone staff, dragon claw dagger, dragon bone hilts for weapons. Temorainalis could wind up doing more good dead than she ever did while alive."
He turns to Ruffus and asks, "What about you Ruffus. Do you wish to return to any kin you may have?"
He then slaps himself in the head. "I agree with Atlas we could came here short term. But we need to be on our guard. There's still that group of 16 Wyvaran's at the front door that we conned our way past. And there's wandering Duergar looters than may return with more loot."
He paces. "I think Owen and Neshi have some teleporting capabilities but that isn't going to move this mass of loot quickly. Though we could load up our bags of holding, I think there's three, mine, the party bag, and I thought someone else had one more, and they could ferry stuff to the monastery and the like. Our wagon could probably take the dragon hide once it's skinned. I'm just thinking out load here so if anyone has ideas please join in."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:01:59 PM
Well if we can safely find a way to pack it, I can teleport it where ever we need it to go easily enough.
Meanwhile I guess I will get started on the skinning of this beast.
(OOC: Jeremy, the write up about dragon hide is kind of ambiguous. I have queried on the rules board and you might want to take a gander. and perhaps ask for a Jerry or PtB clarification)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Thursday January 16th, 2020 7:02:13 PM
Owen turns to Ruffas: "You fought the dragon just as we did. Does anything from this pile of treasure catch your eye?"
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Thursday January 16th, 2020 8:09:51 PM
Vamir finally accepts that the dragon is dead, and other than the minions left behind them the Wardens are safe. The witch smiles and wraps Melzat up in his arms, and twirls him around. Vamir walks around the dragon, eyes the treasure and mentally counts up his spell slots. "I am not sure how quickly you want to move some of this treasure but I can word of recall at least 4 times today , and I can also shadow walk 5 times today but that is no where as accurate as word of recall." Vamir mentally starts to count and gets confused, "I think I can carry myself, and either 1 or 2 my size, or myself and one larger.""
Vamir turns to the others, "All I know is I have to get faster if I am going to keep up with you lot!"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 29, HP 110/110 Thursday January 16th, 2020 10:05:27 PM
Elyngael puts in her bid for the Greater Bracers of Archery. She would also like enough dragon scale to make a strap for her quiver as a memento. Otherwise, she will help divide and transport any gold or other treasure as needed to where it's needed. "I think one or two of us should stay on guard while the others pack up. This may take awhile, and as Armand reminded us, there are still other bad guys out there."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Thursday January 16th, 2020 11:59:43 PM "I also teleport recreationally. We can always stuff our pockets and teleport back and forth. I would like a dragonbone pipe, dragonskin cloak, and a dragon's eye to make into a palantir."
DM Jeremy Battle Map Friday January 17th, 2020 10:54:29 AM
Finnan offer to help in the skinning.
Atlas thinks of all the good that can be done with all the loot, but questions the logistics of transporting it all, and asks if anyone has a magical means to do so. He suggests that they take their time and do things right. He wants to be a walking billboard for a dragonslayer.com, and wants to deck out the headquarters wwith all the finest in dragonware. Plus mount the head for decor.
Armand figures correctly that skinning a dragon would be similar to skinning any large critter, and offers to cast gentle repose tomorrow to eliminate the need to rush. (Ill allow everyone who has any ranks in survival to take 20) He ponders the idea of allowing the Tree to sell genuine dragon stuff, suggesting that her death may have greater value than an evil removed. He agrees with Atlas that setting up camp may be wise, but suggest caution for various reasons. He asks Ruffas what his wishes for the future may be, and he estimates that it may take a while to haul away all the goods.
Neshi says if it can be packed he can ship it.
Owen asks Ruffas if anything from the pile tickles his fancy, claiming he earned his share.
Vamir offers some of his magical skills for the loot carting, after rejoicing in the victory he now knows to be real.
Elyngael eyeballs the Greater Bracers of Archery, as she pitches in for the possibly long task of packing the loot. She recommends keeping guard just in case.
Rattlebones offers some teleportation to help in the shipping, and requests a few oddities from the dragons body.
Ruffas answers Armands question first, I think I have found my family with you guys, I dont really have any place else to go anyway!. He then turns to answer Owen, I have my honor back, and a new family, what else could I ask He trails off as he spies a string of fire garnets. The necklace obviously was made for someone of his size, and he says, Well, maybe this too!, he says as he puts the necklace around his neck.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Friday January 17th, 2020 2:57:45 PM
Atlas does the heavy lifting as the team works to distribute the treasure and dissect the dragon. "I would really like to keep this head in tact if we can. I know Rattlebones wants an eye, and I think taxidermists usually replace those anyway, but the rest of it would be ideal. If anyone takes a tooth, please take it from the back."
As Atlas works he pockets many of the scales that look like they are in good shape, but then an idea hits him. He searches for the place where he landed a blow on the dragon and looks for scratches. If he's able to find one, he takes a scale that is scratched from when he struck it. "My momento. I'll use the others for my belt buckle, scabbard, and a few other things, but this one here goes on the mantle back home."
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Friday January 17th, 2020 3:29:46 PM OOC, DM and guys, Armand has now achieved Professor Sage of Records, in the Sage's Guild. I've read over the guild rules and it does not indicate any 'training' requirements other than the expenditure of skill points and having the correct feats, which I've just acquired. However at some point he will need to head to Plateau City for a new Badge to indicate his rank. But he now has Bardic Knowledge, adding 1/2 level to all knowledge checks and can do any knowledge check untrained.
Armand looks up at Ruffas, "We'd be glad to have you at the Tree.
He turns to the others. "I can't help with the skinning and 'resource' claiming of the dragon..." long pause, sigh,and unfortunately for some reason clerics don't have access to such great spells as Teleport, Dimension Door, or the like so I really am no aid in transporting the loot. So I will stand guard. I would like some of the gold from the hoard to go to building a library at the Tree. As you know I've been a member of the Sage's guild for awhile and one of my goals would be for the Tree to have a Branch Library. This could also aid us in our efforts to find out information about enemies or other dangers that could be trouble for us in the future."
With that he sits down where he can watch the entrance and takes out his journal to record the events of the day.
OOC PS, I took another rank in linguistics, any suggestions for another language?
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Friday January 17th, 2020 3:35:30 PM OOC: Rattlebones needed to visit Plateau City anyway for some spellcasting services.
"I think we should use gentle repose on the carcass, and focus on the treasure first. We can haul it to the entrance and load it in the wagon. Once I have visited your Tree so I know where to go, I can use teleporting to travel. Between a wagon and several uses of teleporting, we can take the treasure back without difficulty."
He walks over and pokes the dragon carcass with a toe. "This thing, though... It might be easier to bring a knacker from town. He would be able to piece it out without harming anything important. Then a tanner in town can go to work on it."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Friday January 17th, 2020 5:59:10 PM
(OOC: What is the total PC wealth we should be at, at level 13?) DM Edit: yes you are at level 13 WBL
Neshi looks around at the others.
"So, do I start skinning or not. If Finnan and I start we are here for a couple of days minimum."
"As for things, I am good with gold, as I really just need to upgrade a few things and I can do that for several of my things myself for a bit of a discount."
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T Friday January 17th, 2020 7:10:52 PM
Finnan pulls out his mithral kukri. "This will be sharp enough to efficiently cut the dragon hide. I'm confident Yurneshi and I could do a great job of this. In fact, with this knife and perhaps a few more tools from town (MW Toolkit +2), working together (+2 from aid another) and taking our time (take 20) (+27 base survival skill) we will do just as well as any professional tanner. (51 Survival Check).
"But I am willing to stay and guard treasure and dragon, do the skinning, or help transport."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Saturday January 18th, 2020 6:33:54 PM "Well I say we skin the beast here, and take what ever bones and what not we need as well. I think the whole skin would fill 1 wagon. But I don't think we can just walk out the entrance. Rattlebones, you weren't with us at the time but there are still 16 Wyvaran's camped at the front entrance. I don't think we can get by them without a major fight. Best to set up here and see if they come in a few at time to check on the boss. We can pick them off fairly easily. I still would like the Bracers of Archery, greater, and other than 4000 gold to pay some WLA dues that will come up when we hit Plateau City I'm good." With that she takes out her knife and sets to helping the others with skinning.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Sunday January 19th, 2020 6:38:50 PM
Vamir nods in agreement with Finnan, "I can help with skinning, standing guard, or transporting as needed." Vamir nods towards Armand, "There is a need for more knowledge spread through the Wold, a library is a noble endeavor. There should be plenty here to help." Vamir walks over towards the pile of gems, and coin and shakes his head,"I would like the Lesser Metamagic Wand of Quicken, and coin. Before we take off again, I also need to head to Plateau City to talk to the WLA, and spend some time in the catacombs. Prior to this I never did the type of adventuring we have done, and I bought some items I thought would be handy. I was wrong. I need to sell some wands, and enhance some other areas." Vamir blushes realizing he has said more in the last few days than in most of his life.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Monday January 20th, 2020 5:23:52 AM
Atlas absolutely wants the head kept intact, but believes taxidermists use glass eyes so sees no reason for Rattlebones not to take one. He looks for the perfect scales to use as momentos.
Armand offers to help stand guard as he doesnt have the skill to help with the transporting of the wealth, or skinning the dagon. He would like to build a proper library at the Tree believing it to be an asset to the community as well as to the Wardens themselves.
Rattlebones suggests they gentle repose the dragon corpse, and then focus on the loot, claiming once he sees a place, he should be able to help teleport. He wonders if it wouldnt be best to bring a professional here to work on the dragon.
Neshi asks whether or not he should start skinning, as for loot, coin is more than sufficient for him. (WBL for level 13 is 140,000gp)
Finnan is certain that he and Neshi can skin the dragon as well as anyone, but is willing to step into any role needed.
Elyngael suggests skinning the dragon now, figuring that the hide and any bones and whatnots should fit in one wagon. She informs Rattlebones and Finnan that they believe there to be at least 16 wyvarens camped at the entrance of the cave, and figures its only a matter of time before they have to fight them, as such she believes it best to set up shop right where they are, keeping watch, in case any decide to check on their queen. She doubles down on her request for the bracers of archery, and begins skinning the dragon.
Like Finnan, Vamir agrees to fit in where needed. He seems to love Armands request for a library, believing it to be a noble endeavor. Looking over the loot, Vamir requests the metamagic rod of quicken, and states that he needs to head to Plateau City before any more adventuring.
As the Wardens discuss what to do with the loot and dragon, Elyngael takes matters into her own hands, and starts skinning the dragon. Ruffas doesnt believe that he has much to add to the conversation, but offers to help with any heavy lifting, as well as to keep guard.
Ruffas jumps to attention and draws his greatsword, as huge air elemental comes whooshing into the cavern, he is about to attack the elemental, but is shocked as the thing turns into a human, a human that Atlas, Armand, Neshi, Elynael, and Owen instantly recognize as their Druid friend Osul.
Osul, follows tip after tip, retracing his friends movements, hoping to regain their company. He gains word that they are planning to face off against a dragon, and his concern level is understandably high. After a tip received in Humbles Ford, located in the Crescent Valley, He is finally certain that he is getting close. Osul enters the scab, and comes to a 200ft rock face with a very large opening that he is certain is the dragons lair. He does a quick search of the area, and finds a cave with a cart and a bunch of horses, one of which he recognizes as Atlass warhorse. He knows he is close, and so the druid wildshapes into an Air elemental and flies up the cliff face. At the top of the cliff wall, he sees the remains of a camp, but no sign of a struggle. Further in he finds 4 dead wyvarens. Further in he sees a gorge 50ft across filled with fire, and 20ft tall flames shooting out of it. He flies over the fire to see his friends, along with a fire giant, and an elf, a feline beastfolk and an ursine beastfolk, looking over a huge pile of loot, and Elyngael beginning the process of skinning the dragon.
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:66+++/66+++, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Monday January 20th, 2020 7:38:21 AM
'Osul looks much as those who remember him would think - bright green eyes and not green smile. What remains of his long auburn hair is still plaited into loops, but the hair from his temples back around behind his ears and down to his neck is gone. "I'm grateful for having caught up with you again. It's really is good to see you again and hopefully get the chance to get to know all of you better." He looks at the dragon - still appears to be a powerful creature. "It could almost be sleeping. I didn't hear the why of it, but I hope this isn't because they needed more lizard meat at the Triple T?"
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T Monday January 20th, 2020 9:54:26 AM
The small bearfolk creature will introduce himself to the new arrival. "Well met! I'm Finnan, and this is my loyal companion Steapa. I'm obviously rather new to the Tree Wardens."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Monday January 20th, 2020 12:12:38 PM
Atlas is floored when he sees his old friend. He bursts out with a loud, " 'Osul!" The, with a look of fear in his eyes he quickly turns to find El. With an exaggerated motion that should make even the most serious members of the party laugh, Atlas throws his body in front of 'Osul and yells to El, "You cannot shoot this one like you did Owen. I'll have your word on it!"
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Monday January 20th, 2020 12:45:42 PM
Vamir walks over and shakes Osul's hand, "I am Vamir, and this is Melzat." Vamir prys Melzat off of his leg, and pats the small willow on his branches. "It is good to meet you.'
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Monday January 20th, 2020 4:43:59 PM
Neshi has just started and another side of the dragon when Ruffus bolts upright sword in hand and backs himself away to be ready as well. When moments later Osul reveals himself, He breathes a sigh of relief and heads back over to the dragon to start working at the skinning with Ely.
As new people begin introducing themselves to Osul, Neshi gives him a wave and tells him,
"Welcome back Osul. You missed out on the fun."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Monday January 20th, 2020 4:58:10 PM
As he is skinning, it is obvious that Neshi is pondering something as well. Almost as an afterthought he calls out to the group.
"Hey guys and gals, can anyone here cast greater magic fang and or permanency?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Monday January 20th, 2020 6:00:23 PM "Osul, You're Back!" Armand shouts. "Where have you been? Did everything go okay. We fought a dragon, it was easier than those awakend apes." Armand rushes his words together because he's happy to see Osul. Armand eyes the new look. "Well at least it seems you've been to a barber lately."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Monday January 20th, 2020 8:20:47 PM
Elyngael turns to Atlas"Atlas, if I had really shot Owen, he'd be dead!" She laughs and then welcomes Osul. "It's good to see you my friend. I would shake your hand, but it's covered with dragon gunk right now. What do you think of our conquered beast?"
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Monday January 20th, 2020 11:07:44 PM
You see a diminutive, bipedal black cat. He has yellow eyes that silently judge. He wears a devastatingly chic courtier's outfit, with a black three-quarter coat, lace shirt, leather gorget, and white fur trim around the shoulders. He carries an ornate walking staff and small whisps of illusion magic trail from fingers at random times.
"Another new person!" he remarks in a diminutive and squeaky voice. "Now we finally have enough to make a baseball team. I'm Rattlebones." He twiddles his fingers in greeting. "I do magic. We're putting dibs on various pieces of this dragon over here. You could probably use dragon armor more than anyone else, being a druid and ladies man."
(Note to self: dragonbone pipe, dragonbone playing dice, dragonskin cloak, and a dragon's eye to make into a palantir.)
DM Jeremy Battle Map Tuesday January 21st, 2020 6:59:09 AM
Introductions are made, as 'Osul meets the new comers, and fondly greets and is greeted by his friends. A fire giant stoops down so as to be a bit closer to eye level with 'Osul. he offers his hand to him and says, "My name is Ruffas, I'm pleased to meet you!"
OOC... sorry for the short post again, heading home, after a much needed vacation, and am posting at the airport
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Tuesday January 21st, 2020 8:27:33 AM
He drops to a knee before greeting Finnan and Ratttlebones, and the various companions if they are so inclined (okay, maybe not for Steapa and Brawn!). There is no hint of slight, just meeting them at eye level. He stands again to meet Vamir and Melzat.
'Osul gives Atlas room for the theatrics. This is not the mood he was gauging on arrival, but he is not complaining. "I just know I'm gonna need to hear more of this."
"Always the way, 'Neshi. And I've got a Greater Magic Fang up my sleeve!"
"I've been ... many places, Armand - mostly trying to track you all down. It is a long story." He looks again at the dragon and has to agree. "As for a barber, I'm not sure what you mean. Oh, you mean the lightning?"
Unless Elyngael is adamant he shakes her dragon gunked hand also. "It appears to have been a fine specimen. What was it doing to catch your attention?" He glances about looking for another missing friend, and on not spotting the king of tigers, his smile is momentarily tinged with sadness.
"Rattlebones, I make no claims upon the body of this beast, though I am begining to wonder how it is getting where it is going. Actually, where is it going? I often come into my own when it's time for transportation."
"Ruffus... It's like you just saved me a summoning!", and as with all he takes the offered hand.
"I think we are in for good weather for a while."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Tuesday January 21st, 2020 4:04:34 PM
Well, Osul If you are willing I would love for you to cast magic fang on each of my front paws over the next two days and then I will make it permanent myself.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Tuesday January 21st, 2020 4:12:55 PM
Owen is delighted to see 'Osul. He greets him merrily, then turns to the newcomers: "Rattlebones, Finnan, this is 'Osul, a druid friend of ours. Feel free to get our names confused--everyone does."
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T Tuesday January 21st, 2020 4:59:56 PM
Finnan has no desire for any Dragon gear save for one tooth or claw for a memorial necklace.
When Owen jokes about getting the names confused Finnan quips, "That's okay, I've had people get Steap and I confused and there is only a 1200 or so lbs difference."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Tuesday January 21st, 2020 5:43:31 PM
Atlas hangs by 'Osul listening to the introductions and all, just happy another friend has found their way home. He has a stupid smile on his face that won't go away.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Tuesday January 21st, 2020 5:52:57 PM
Armand takes out his journal and glances through it quickly to get the facts straight. "Well 'Osul it appears the dragon has several Wyvaran's still around acting as enforcers. She also subverted a duergar village to become her minions. The duergar were roaming the country side fare and wide to gather treasure for the dragon. I believe they use it for a bed. In any case, many were the poor villages that were sacked and the occasional monastery. We worked our way back here and then met the beast in combat." He pauses, "that's the long story shortened."
He waves to the treasure. "As you can see we're sorting some items out right now. We intend to keep some but give some back to places we know were attacked." He turns to Owen. "Like I said before I know we have 2 bags of holding, maybe 3, I have one and there's the party bag but I'm not sure if anyone else has one. I think you and someone else can fill the bags and do a teleport. Maybe you and the other teleporter, you teleport say to the monastery or to that poor mining village where this all started, and drop some gold. Maybe see if the monastery has another wagon we can buy and have it sent this way. While our skinners continue their work. I figure this is going to take a couple of days and that would allow a couple of teleportations."
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Tuesday January 21st, 2020 8:08:15 PM
Vamir can`t help but smile at Atlas grinning like a just kissed schoolboy. "'Osul I don't believe I have ever seen this many smiles on the Warden's faces! Armand, I know we are going to help bother the village and the monastery but if you have items that need to go back to the tree perhaps I can travel with a teleporter. I can recall back to the tree, and they can teleport us wherever. Or, I can stay and help skin, and separate coin. Oh! I forgot I have a haversack as well."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Tuesday January 21st, 2020 9:34:59 PM
Elyngael doesn't bother to wipe her hands as she greets 'Osul and shakes his hand. Then she gets back to work on the dragon. "I think with our combined skills we far exceed most trappers, knackers, and tanners of most any place. So we should just continue on with the carcass. Armand has a point, we should start moving some of the excess gold to reimburse the victims, and at the same time possibly get some caravan or other started this way to haul back the rest. Also, maybe we should try to find that Duergar village and tell them the tyranny of the dragon has been ended."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Tuesday January 21st, 2020 11:57:11 PM "So much happiness! So much. Happiness. Wow. You guys get really excited. I'm uh, I'm going to let you all get to work on this carcass. I'm going to get a nap. Let me know when it's time to travel."
Rattlebones goes to find a place to snooze, but as he passes the dragon he stops and stares for a moment in thought. Reaching into his pack, he retrieves his newest acquisition - - the self-filling canteen - - and walks over to kneel down beside the dragon's body. He holds the vessel up to a wound and fills the canteen with dragon blood. He stands and shrugs at anyone looking. "Could be useful."
He walks over to the treasure pile and tries to find something soft to sleep on.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 6:36:04 AM
Osul makes and receives the welcomes of his companions, old and new. He lets Neshi know that he does indeed have magic fang available. He gives a very short answer to Armand about his whereabouts, and lets Rattlebones know he wont make claims on a dragonhide he didnt help slay.
Neshi explains why he was hoping someone had magic fang available.
Owen is very happy to see Osul, and tells the newer Wardens not to worry about mixing up their names, as it seems to be a common occurrence.
Finnan lets his friends know that with the exception of maybe a trophy necklace, he doesnt desire the dragon. He smiles at Owens joke, and says that people often mistake him and Steapa, in spite of the huge weight difference.
With a stupid smile on his face, Atlas is happy just having Osul back.
Armand explains the reason for the dragon fight. He also explains what they intend to do with all the loot, and starts to formulate a plan for just that process.
Vamir again offer his abilities, suggesting he ride along with a teleporter, so he can us his recall spell. He is also fine staying back to help sort and count coins as well as guard the lair. He remembers he has a handy haversack that can be used for transport as well.
Elyngael agrees to shake Osuls hand, dragon gunk and all. She is certain that with their skills they can skin the dragon as well, if not better than any professional, and says they should continue on the carcass. She agrees with Armand that money should be sent to those in need, right away, and a caravan should be set up to haul the rest home. She also suggests finding the duergar village, and letting them know the dragon is dead, and her reign of tyranny is over.
Overwhelmed by the joy he witnesses with 'Osul's arrival, Rattlebones, like a typical cat, feels the need for a nap. He asks to be awakened when teleportation time arrives, and then heads to the treasure pile in hopes of finding something soft.
Hearing Elyngaels suggestion at locating the duergar village, Ruffas asks, Didnt you say you left a duergar at the monastery of Maab you guys rescued? That may be a good place to start, especially since you plan on donating to the monastery anywhy.
Ratttlebones finds a nice bundle of fine silk he can make a temporary cat bed out of, and then curls up and takes a lovely catnap. He dreams of roasted salmon, and squab. Is that purring I hear?
Elyngael has made a good start on the dragon carcass, but by herself the job may take over a week. With Finnans, and Neshis expertise added to the task, the job will take 2 days. It is around midday, though in the tunnel its hard to tell.
Osul remembers his friends words that there are 16 wyvarans outside, and he finds it odd that he didnt see anything, and wasnt confronted when he arrived.
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 7:26:01 AM
'Osul hears and spots Owen (how did he miss him the first time? Maybe Atlas' story threw him off). and suddenly 'Osul is no longer himself. With dwarven features and an attitude he states, "We're not some paid to hire adventuring mercenary group. We are what stands before the dragon and cries enough. Not because we're being paid, but because it is the right thing to do. If you're not of that mind then I say bugger off." His features quickly shift again, this time a female halfling, and there is some resemblance to Lilliput at The Tree, stating, "Gentlemen. May i present Owen Marcellus. Wizard of some renown and in need of companions of like heart and mind. I believe you are such adventurers.". His features quickly shift back. "...and hello Owen!", adds the green-eyed human druid. "That was odd - Deja vu!", he thinks to himself.
"If there are over a dozen wyvarans out there then I missed them completely - just the four or so who I'm assuming challenged your arrival."
"I think that if the work of tanners could be done by just anyone without special training then we wouldn't need the word, or the profession. We've got tanners at The Tree, right? If people are committed to staying here, I could get myself and another out of the cavern to a tree, and nearby The Tree, convince a tanner and a couple of apprentices to come back the same way."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 1:26:59 PM
Atlas nods in agreement, then again, then again. Eventually he pipes up again, "So, 'Osul teleports to the Tree, gets a caravan headed this way with guards, and then teleports himself and a few tanner's back so we can get this done quicker. Good plan, let's get moving."
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 5:29:01 PM
Finnan sets to helping Neshi with the process. "You know, by the time you get them carted here, we'll be done. Neither of us are amateurs. Just seems a waste to have someone else come all the way for nothing." The bearfolk shrugs and continues with the process.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 5:56:31 PM
Well Finn, we may be able to skin it effectively, but I don't know anything about preparing it for the tanning process.
After skinning for the needed time teach day, Neshi makes himself scarce using his Gillan's fast forge feat to work on some of his personal belongings.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 6:05:30 PM "I agree Finnan. We can get the carcass off, but treating it is something completely different. We'd still need tanners for that. And they would have to be at their shop. It still comes to us being able to get the skin to them. If they set up shop here then we may be obliged to protect them while they treat the hide. Then there is still the matter of getting it from a tanner to an armorer." He pauses in thought. "I know the Tree has skilled craftsmen but several of us have to go to Plateau City as well for training. Myself with the Sages guild, Elyngael and Atlas for their WLA training. Does anyone else need to go to Plateau City. I'm just mentioning it because I believe we'd pass by it before we reach the Tree from our current position. Maybe we get the hide to that location."
He looks up. "There's also the possibility of the Duergar village Elyngael mentioned. We need to look into that and see if they are necessarily evil. They were doing the Dragon's bidding, but it may have coerced. For that matter, how close are we to the Drow we helped out a while back. We might be closer to them for getting the hide carted over to a tanner and armor-smith able to make something suitable."
OOC and meta gaming a bit here. From the size of this dragon we can make 1 medium sized half-plate and shield. OR, we could make 2 small size half plate and shield. Or we could make 1 medium sized breast plate w/shield and 1 small size half plate and shield. Does anyone want the Dragon hide armor? It can be worn by druids which would give 'Osul better armor. On the other hand what armor does Finnan have since he killed it, does he want Dragon hide armor. On the other other hand, what about Vamir and Neshi (though Neshi moves us to large size, so we could do 1 large size breast plate and shield). So far I don't think anyone has really put out a claim for the armor.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 8:30:20 PM
Vamir watches the changes on 'Osul's face and his mouth falls agape, "Are you ok?That was amores than a little strange and that's coming from an elf raised by humans, who talks to plants!" Vamir looks at the others for explanation. Vamir nods at Armand's idea of Plateau City, "I need to see some folks at the WLA as well." Vamir walks over to the pile of treasure and he and Melzat begin sorting coins into like piles.
OOC: Vamir can't wear armor so dragon scales is wasted on him but he does want to add an embellishment to his cloak, and perhaps his belt.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 9:47:33 PM "I only mentioned the Duergar village, so that we don't forget about them." states Elyngael. She cleans her blade and checks it for sharpness. "I like the idea of Plateau City being a stop on the way back. And, honestly, I'd like to just get this dragon and treasure packed up and leave this place. We can discuss tanning and dividing as we travel. That was a pretty intense battle we went through, and I'm ready for a break."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 11:00:14 PM
Owen smiles at 'Osul's greeting, and at Vamir's response to it.
He joins in the conversation as well: "I'll teleport to the monastery, drop off some gold, and inquire about the duergar village. I'll also pop in at the Tree while I'm at it; it would be good to check in with them and see if anything needs addressing on our way back. I trust you all to skin the dragon properly. And if we're choosing who gets dragonhide armor, my vote is for Atlas: maybe it will keep him from getting killed if he forgets his new resolve and charges headlong into danger once again."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 11:56:43 PM "That sounds great." Rattlebones flexes his claws and pads at the silk, circling and curling into a ball. "Let me know when deliberations are done."
OOC: I do not have much to contribute to processing this dragon carcass. I can teleport, but my character doesn't know where to go!
DM Jeremy Battle Map Thursday January 23rd, 2020 6:23:36 AM
Osul engages in some theatrics, using his new druidic ability upon noticing Owen. He mentions that he didnt see any enemies at the gate, and mentions the need for a tanner, offering to go retrieve one.
Atlas is thrilled that a plan may finally be place, and wants to set it in motion.
Finnan pitches in, helping Neshi and Elyngael, and says that by the time the caravan gets here, they will have the dragon skinned, as they arent new to skinning critters. He believes that bringing a tanner here may be a waste of time.
Neshi agrees that they can skin the dragon just fine, but preparing the hide is another thing altogether. In his down time, he works on upgrading his gear.
Armand agrees with Neshi and Finnan that the skinning isnt going to be a problem, but adds that tanning the hide, and making it into armor would be out of their realm of expertise. He adds that the craftsman would need their shop to do their work, or at least set up a temporary shop on site, which may require their protection. Since so many of the Wardens need to get to Plateau City or somewhere else with the appropriate organizational branches anyway, he suggest taking the hide there. He agrees with Elyngael that the Duergar village needs to be addressed.
Vamir worries for Osul when he changes his appearance, thinking it odd, and makes it known that he knows what odd looks like. He adds his name to the WLA list.
Elyngael mentions that she only brought up the duergar as a reminder. She makes it clear that the sooner they are heading towards home the happier she will be.
Owen appreciates Osuls greeting, and smiles at Vamirs reaction. He offers to teleport back to the monastery in hopes of obtaining the whereabouts of the village, and then the Tree to check in. He votes that Atlas get the dragonhide armor, hoping it will keep him alive if he breaks his resolution.
Rattlebones wakes up just in time to hear and agree with this new plan, then goes back to nap time.
OOC Angel Springs, in the Crescent Valley, is only a few hours southeast of Humbles Ford, and would be the closest major city, complete with a branch office for all the organizations. I will assume that your characters would be aware of that, even if they never visited the town, as major cities are usually well known locations. From your current location it would only take less than a day and a half to get there, where as carting a dragonhide to Plateau City would take much more time.
A plan is getting closer to completion, but what will our intrepid heroes do?, Will Osul travel via trees to the Tree to fetch a tanner? Will Neshi, Elyngael, and Finnan finish skinning the dragon and haul the hide to be professionally treated and turned into armor? Will Owen teleport to the monastery in hopes of ascertaining the location of the duergar village? The suspense is killing me, OK not really, but it sounded good.
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T Thursday January 23rd, 2020 6:35:52 AM
Finnan continues skinning the creature, doing his best to handle the hard to reach bits due to his smaller frame. He will stop every so often to sharpen his blade.
----- OOC: Level up is mostly done. I hope to finish this week/weekend and update my headers and such.
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):7/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Thursday January 23rd, 2020 7:10:18 AM "I'm still getting the hang of it, Vamir. The confluence of this moment with the dragon, the words of Oslo from the League, and that conversation giving way to Lilliput introducing Owen. I promise you a conversation on the topic of oddness - preferably after a good dinner. We'll make that the theme for our first night back at The Tree."
'Osul looks at the horde - focussing on the mundane coins, gems, and assorted small items. Then he casts a keener eye over the swathes (what, two-and-a-half thousand cubic feet?) of mud. "I know how we could move the coins. If it works then Rattlebones could probably carry them! Do we have several casting of Shrink Item available now or can we have them tomorrow?"
"...and have you every watched biscuits being made?"
He goes onto describe the process: amassing and amount of mud about three quarters the maximum volume that the spellcaster can effect, and then kneading in coins, etc. to make a large, sticky (though setting, given the environment) biscuit, which is then shrunk to a cloth item. Rinse and repeat as neccesary. E.g. 20 cubic feet of mud + 6 cubic feet of coinage makes a round biscuit about 8 feet across and 4 inches thick, which a 13 level caster turns into a circular patch of cloth 6 inches across for up to 13 days. The potential downside is that I don't know how much the original biscuit weights, but the spell reduces that to approximately one-four-thousandth of the original.
"I hope the wagon is for the dragon hide and the bulkier items, Atlas? I'm out of ideas on the big stuff."
What size is/was the dragon? I'm wondering what type of creature the hide could be draped over for transport (as a back up)...
Either way, with a volunteer (?), 'Osul is ready to gather tanners and send wagon. People can start on the biscuits and he will definitely pitch in when he gets back.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Thursday January 23rd, 2020 2:13:53 PM
Atlas pounds his Mithral breastplate and says to Owen, "Thanks Owen, I might make that mistake when under pressure, but this new breastplate of mine from those Duergar is right fine by me. It's got a bunch of magic thrown into it making it even better than the dragon!"
Atlas continues to help however he can, waiting for a chance to sneak off to the Catacombs and enhance ability to deal damage.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday January 23rd, 2020 5:34:15 PM "'Osul I think what you have in mind is just mudding the waters and making things more complex than they necessarily need to be."
Armand takes out his bag of holding and dumps it out. He scoops it full of gold. Then he turns to Atlas. "Give me the party bag of holding." He then dumps out it's contents on the ground and scoops it full of gold coins. He then picks up both of the now gold filled bags of holding and holds them out (well barely holds them forward of his body) toward Owen. "Here Owen, take these, and teleport to the monastery. Dump the gold and talk to that Duergar, what's his name, and find out the location of the village. Take Rattlebones with you and then he can teleport back here. Or teleport to the Tree or to maybe Angel Springs, I think it's fairly large. Then you can get to the Catacombs. Take enough gold to either upgrade the party Bag of Holding to the largest size or pick up a Portable Hole, because that will move a lot of treasure."
Pauses for breath. "Those of us without ability to teleport can either go with you bearing more gold in backpacks and such or stay here to guard our people doing the hide work. Because we're kind of stuck here in the interim."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Thursday January 23rd, 2020 8:02:19 PM
Elyngael continues to work on the gargantuan sized dragon. "If I could teleport I'd help out, but as I can't I'm staying here to work on the hide. Anyone not teleporting out can aid in the job because many hands make light work." She grunts as she tries to maneuver the dead carcass and remove the hide.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Thursday January 23rd, 2020 8:27:14 PM
Neshi keeps skinning and spending his off time upgrading several of his items.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Thursday January 23rd, 2020 9:19:29 PM "If we have others who can teleport I can scry locations so they can become familiar with them," Vamir says over his shoulder. The young witch continues sorting coin and jewelry into like piles. Vamir has visions of of coin leaving his fingers in the catacombs, and new items sliding across the counter.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Thursday January 23rd, 2020 11:49:18 PM
Rattlebones cracks an eyelid. "M'kay. Let me know when you're ready." He continues to make light purring noises until Owen is prepared to leave.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Thursday January 23rd, 2020 11:53:17 PM
Owen casts Teleport and goes to the monastery. He drops off a hefty pile of gold and informs the monks that Temorianlis is dead.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Friday January 24th, 2020 6:32:20 AM
Finnan continues skinning, using his smaller size to his advantage. He makes a point of keeping his blade sharp for better performance.
Osul relates to Vamir that he is still getting the hang of it, but would love to have a conversation about oddness over dinner back home. He comes up with an interesting plan to mold the coins into biscuits, then shrinking them. He hopes the wagon is for the hide, and wonders if they need extra hauling ability. He is ready to teleport back to the Tree, but would like someone to go with him. Ill assume the wagon would be big enough to haul the dragon hide, but it will require two horses instead of one, to pull due to the weight, luckily you have plenty of horses.
Atlas thanks Owen for thinking about him, but he feels pretty confident in his current gear. He pitches in wherever he can.
Armand suggests that Osuls idea may be over complicating things (Love the mud pun, even if it was unintentional) He empties his bad of holding, and the parties bag of holding, fills them with gold, which takes a few minutes as they hold a lot, then hands them to Owen asking him to head back to the monastery and talk to Slate, the Duergar to get directions to his village, taking Rattlebones along so he can help teleport, than head somewhere where he can access the catacombs so as to upgrade the party bag of holding. He suggests those who cant teleport either go with those who can, to help carry gold, in their backpacks, or stay behind to help sort gold or skin dragon.
Elyngael says if she could teleport, she would, so instead she does what she can do and continues working on the dragon, asking others to pitch in, so as to speed the process.
Neshi keeps skinning and upgrading his gear.
With visions of future catacomb purchases dancing in his head, Vamir keeps sorting the horde, but offers to scry out locations for teleportation.
Rattlebones is ready whenever Owen is.
Owen takes the two bags of holding from Armand, and teleports himself and Rattlebones to the monastery.
Upon arrival at the monastery, Owen is slightly shocked to see the monks practicing with weapons, mostly quarterstaffs and clubs, but a few axes and hammers. There are others practicing with bows of fairly crude but effective manufacture. It is obvious to both Owen and Rattlebones that they are using what is available to them to learn to defend themselves. Running around from place to place, the two heroes see Slate the Duergar barking orders, saying things like: No, like this!, and Thats a lot better brother!. Its clear that he is training the monks in the arts of combat, though, as you get closer you hear him mention to Brother Plieophus, the cleric in charge of the monastery, I wish we had better weapons, these will work, but I would love to see everyone with a real blade at their side, a quality bow on their back and maybe a spear in their hand.
Meanwhile, those back at the cave are busy doing their thing. The dragon is about one quarter skinned, and you guess that you should be about half way done by the end of the day, leaving tomorrow for the finishing. the treasure is about one eighth sorted, being a quarter sorted by the end of the day. you guess it will take roughly 3 more days to sort it all out, though your not certain how long the hauling will take as you are still waiting for Owen to return with a better hauling apparatus.
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T Friday January 24th, 2020 2:20:48 PM
Finnin keeps skinning, talking to Neshi, and taking breaks to pet Steapa.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Friday January 24th, 2020 7:21:42 PM
Vamir looks over at 'Osul, "A proper dinner and conversation about oddness sounds fantastic." Vamir continues to sort. "Oh, the wagon is not overly large, I use it instead of a horse. I don't ride well."
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Friday January 24th, 2020 10:14:51 PM
Armand ponders, glancing at 'Osul, looking at the dragon. He paces briefly, then he walks over to 'Osul. "'Osul, I wish to speak to you. I know when first we brought up the idea of using the dragon skin to make armor you said you were not here for the kill and it would not seem right. However, it appears that none of us here see a need to change our armor for that of the dragon. I feel, for the good of the party and to make our party on the whole a more formidable group, that you should receive the dragon hide armor."
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 d20+29=39 ; Saturday January 25th, 2020 8:02:21 AM "Yes, Vamir. I am also not a rider myself. If your wagon will carry you and the dragon hide then I don't need to go anywhere just yet. That and there is a tradition that I will need to uphold on the return of The Wardens to The Tree."
'Osul walks with Armand, listening carefully, taking it in and mulling it over, before replying, "Looks like I'm going to have to eat Oslo's words again, Armand, but I'm going to have to do it with my eyes wide open. I'm assuming it is not worth making anything lighter than dragon plate armor, and I have no experience with heavy armor. Maybe I'll just need the training. I really haven't worn armour beyond these bracers, and the only gold I've spent on them was to allow the single point of armor to still be effective when I am wildshaped. Secondly, as I understand it, other red dragons we might happen to need to deal with in the future are going to promptly take their visceral need for vengeance out on me." 'Osul stops, turns, and looks Armand directly in eyes and says, "I am telling you this because I do agree with your argument, Armand, and I am willing, but I need you to know what I understand I am agreeing to for the good of The Wardens."
"Of course, for most of my time outside I don't look like something that wears armor. So there's that."
"There must be some type of insect or vermin I can call on to consume the dragon's organs, muscles and such - leaving the skin and bones behind unharmed?..."{Knowledge(Nature): 39 (taking ten the hard way)}
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Saturday January 25th, 2020 11:58:22 AM
Elyngael overhears Armand and 'Osul talking. "Actually 'Osul you can make any type of armor out of the hide. It doesn't have to be heavy armor, you could have breastplate, scale, hide, or just leather." She grunts as she continues the skinning.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Saturday January 25th, 2020 11:59:36 AM
She continues, "Oh and don't worry about being a target. It appears several of us are going to incorporate bits of the dragon as mementos into what we are wearing."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Saturday January 25th, 2020 5:54:24 PM
Working alongside Finnan, Neshi begins a bit of a conversation with him.
"So, Finnan, Where in the Wold do you hail from?
As he hears the conversation between Armand and Osul, he chuckles quietly, them adds in his piece.
Yeah Osul if it will help, by all means use it. after all with all we will be doing we are basically making the Wardens ripe for red dragon baiting. Like we have nothing better to do....
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Sunday January 26th, 2020 8:39:12 PM
Owen sees the monks practicing with Slate and Brother Pleiophus. He turns to Rattlebones and mutters "Two master illusionists checking in to see how their friends are doing with weapons practice? I reckon it's time for a pop quiz."
With that, he uses his Invisibility field to disappear from sight. He uses his Rod of Silent Metamagic to cast a Major Image (Will save, DC 21) of a massive mountain lion that charges out of the brush and snarls at the monks. It makes a few lunges and dodges any strikes that the monks throw its way. Eventually, it realizes that the monks aren't easy pickings and retreats into the forest. At that point, Owen reappears. "Well done, well done! I'm glad to see that you all are getting trained up, Brother Pleiophus! You'll be glad to hear this, as will you, Slate: the Wardens have defeated Temorianlis. The red dragon has been slain! We thought we'd make a bit of an offering to help the monastery, and to help your town, Slate."
Borrowing a makeshift shield from a monk, he pours out a small mountain of gold pieces into its concave side. "Will this work as a collection plate?"
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Sunday January 26th, 2020 11:01:34 PM
FRIDAY POST
Rattlebones is amused to see Owen produce the image of a wildcat, and slightly put out when the illusion retreats. "Aww, if you had let me know, I would have made the image of a monk being dragged away by your wildcat. They would have spent days doing headcounts to figure out who was missing! Nothing like some light mental trauma to motivate the troops."
He turns to the monks, "But I can show you this." Rattlebones casts silent image to produce a likeness of the dragon carcass. After regarding it for a moment, he removes a small scrap of paper from his belt pouch and dictates a note out loud as he writes. "Note to self: grind dragon bone scraps into powder, sell as male virility supplement."
DM Jeremy Battle Map Monday January 27th, 2020 6:38:14 AM
Finnan keeps skinning while chatting with Neshi, and taking petting breaks.
Vamir tells Osul that he would love discussing oddness over a nice dinner, and lets him know that the wagon isnt very large, and is mainly for him as he claims to be a poor rider. To the best of my knowledge, the actual size of the wagon hasnt been established. So, for the sake of simplicity, lets say its small enough that a single horse can tow it with a light load, but big enough that it can have two horses if needed, and even though it may have to hang over the sides a bit, the dragonhide will barely fit.
Armand tells Osul that, since no one seems to want the dragon armor, he should have it for the betterment of the party.
Osul shares with Vamir that he isnt much of a rider either, and since the wagon will hold the dragonhide, he has no reason to leave at the moment, besides he has his tradition to uphold. He agrees with Armand that he should don the dragon armor, but lets him know the risks, and wonders what armor would be the most effective for him. He thinks of some sort of vermin he could summon, after the hide was removed, quickly strip the carcass to its bones. He recalls a certain type of beetle that can do it rather quickly, assuming there are enough of them.
Elyngael reminds Osul that he can have the hide made into any kind of armor he wishes, informing him that it doesnt have to be heavy. She lets Osul know he wont be the only target of a red dragons wrath, then goes back to skinning.
Neshi asks Finnan where he originated, and adds his two cent to Osul claiming the will be red dragon bait when all is said and done.
Owen decides to test the mettle of the monks and is pleased with the result, he tells them he is glad that they have decided to learn how to defend themselves. He tells Brother Pleiophus and Slate that they were successful in slaying the dragon, and then makes a small offering.
Rattlebones tells Owen that had he known in advance he would have added to the illusion, then creates an illusion of the dragon carcass as he remembers it. He writes a note for himself as a reminder to sell ground dragon bone for medicinal purposes.
The work continues in the cave, and our heroes continue to make fine progress, as they chat to pass the time. As Vamir and Osul are going through the treasure pile, sorting for transport, they find a small chest containing nine dark green emeralds each with an image that closely resembles the Tree on them. Whither its an artistic rendering of the Tree itself, or just a tree the artist liked is impossible to say. The emeralds have no magical aura, and are about 1 inch in diameter.
Brother Pleiophus and Slate dont seem to be amused Owens test, though Slate does puff up his chest a bit at Owens praise. He says, No friends of mine are going to be easy pickings, if I have anything to say about it! The monks marvel at Rattlebones illusion and give the two heroes a might round of applause. Pleiophus tells the two Warden, This is great news indeed! Than in a more somber tone he adds, Word of such an exploit will travel across the Wold, for good or bad I can not say, but your fame will travel of that you can be sure! When Owen pours out the two bags of holding, both Slate and Brother Pleiophuss jaws drop. For a moment Slates eyes sparkle with dwarfish greed, but it is quickly replaced by tears of joy, Brother we will be able to purchase proper arms and armor for our brethren, no one will take us as an easy target again! Meanwhile Pleiophus is speechless.
Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 - Haste/Fly/Resist: Fire/Barkskin/Bless/24 T Monday January 27th, 2020 1:07:23 PM
Finnan smiles to Neshi. "I grew up traveling from place to place with a nomadic community on the Sargrass. My family still lives there and I visit occasionally. For the last ten years, I have been from where ever I lay my head."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Monday January 27th, 2020 2:09:52 PM
Neshi listens as Finnan shares a bit about his life. after Finnan finishes, Neshi pauses in his skinning in order to reply.
"We were all in the plains a while back. I can honestly say it is a beautiful, if harsh place. And I well understand the nomadic life, as I was an orphan from an early age and the human sorcerer that found and raised me died in my late teens. I often wonder what it would have been like to have been raised in a family group that cared for me more than a helper and apprentice."
When the others return, he offers to teleport with the next group if Owen needs a break.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Monday January 27th, 2020 3:48:18 PM
Atlas listens to Finnan speak about his home and chimes in, "We had a grand adventure in the Sawgrass not too long ago. I even had a Steelgrass breastplate made while I was there. While I have upgraded since then, the thing saved my life more times that I can count. Great craftsmanship and kind people there."
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Monday January 27th, 2020 4:31:25 PM "...and in that adventure was the first time we heard of the beastfolk. If I didn't say it earlier, it is good to see the more adventurous of your people striking out into the Wold."
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Monday January 27th, 2020 5:41:11 PM
Armand quietly writes in his journal.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Monday January 27th, 2020 8:49:29 PM
Elyngael keeps skinning but adds in, "I don't know Neshi. I lived with my family but they also put us to work learning the caravan routes, helping tote, lifting bales, guarding. Sure mom and dad cared for us but it was hard work as well."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Monday January 27th, 2020 9:05:59 PM
While the monks are still distracted by the gold, Owen snags Rattlebones and teleports to the Tree. He quickly introduces Rattlebones to James as a new member of the Wardens--"If he's inclined to stay with us, of course." Then he heads to the TTT to announce the defeat of Temorianlis and mention that the Wardens would be returning in a few days. Finally, he heads to the Catacombs to upgrade the party's bag of holding per Armand's request.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Monday January 27th, 2020 9:45:52 PM
Vamir listens to the conversations, and smiles. The gentle conversation reminding the witch of nights spent with his dad and mom. The witch gasps when they find the box of emeralds, and rushes to show the others.
OOC: I am away on assignment for a few days, I will post daily but they will not be long.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Monday January 27th, 2020 11:17:58 PM
Rattlebones, with great dignity, allows Owen to carry him piggyback as they jaunt across the land. When Owen pauses for a moment, the cat clears his throat to gain his attention. "I would be happy to stay, and I have delightful ideas for renovating a room. Would you mind terribly to show me a map of where we are? Also, who is James and what is the TTT?"
DM Jeremy Battle Map Tuesday January 28th, 2020 6:05:39 AM
Finnan answers Neshi that he was originally from a nomadic tribe in the Sargrass. Since then hes been a wanderer.
Neshi Shares with Finnan that the Wardens were in the plains a while back, then shares a bit about his past, wondering what it would have been like to grow up in a loving family.
Atlas chimes in on the Sargrass adventure, adding that he was able to obtain a Steelgrass Breastplate while he was there.
Osul adds that that was the first time they had heard of the beastfolk, and is glad that some more adventurous beastfolk have chosen to see the rest of the Wold.
Armand passes time by writing in his journal.
Elyngael shares with Neshi that as far as her family was concerned, she had people who loved her, but she had to do a lot of hard work as well.
Owen uses the gold induced distraction to grab Rattlebones and teleport to the Tree. He introduces the feline beastfolk to James, and shows them their home, then heads up to the Tree Top Tavern to share the news about that they slew the dragon, and should be home in a few days. He heads to the catacombs to upgrade the bag of holding.
Vamir listens to the conversation and smiles because it reminds him of his parents. He quickly shows the others the box of emeralds.
Rattlebones lets Owen know that he would be happy to stay, but asks who is James, what is the TTT, and if he could show him their location on a map.
Our heroes continue to work while engaging in meaningful conversation. Vamir show the others the nine tree etched emeralds. Closer examination reveals that the emeralds were cut to be set in a filigree. Making them perfect for either a signet ring or pendant.
We Owen introduces Rattlebones to James, James asks, This is grand, Ive never met a beastfolk before, Welcome good sir. Do you have any dietary needs that I need to be aware of? At the TTT, the occupants of the room applaud the Wardens, claiming they are proud to have such as these to be their protectors. They also vow to have a celebration worthy of the occasion when they return.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Tuesday January 28th, 2020 3:37:45 PM
Atlas immediately falls in love with the emeralds, "We should turn these into rings, one for each of us as a representation of our station as Wardens of the Tree. Although I could be convinced to go with an amulet instead. Either is a good look. I'm just not doing any silly headbands or anything like that. Deal?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Tuesday January 28th, 2020 4:22:04 PM "Deal! This is auspicious ... an amulet, or a brooch. Then you could fasten it where you wanted, Atlas." *...like to a headband if a warden so chose...*, he thinks. "As rings they might be a bit bulky."[/b]
'Osul returns to the sorting - you never know what else might be in here.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Tuesday January 28th, 2020 5:37:48 PM "Hmm, might be suitable for cloak pins. I agree with 'Osul, rings might get bulky." Armand is lost in thought. Anyone looking at him can note his eyes looking upward and his eyebrows in funny arcs. Occasionally he shakes his head as if saying no and appears to be muttering.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Tuesday January 28th, 2020 6:46:27 PM
Those are kind of cool I think a broach or large pin or clasp for robe or cloak would work well.
Neshi keeps skinning and working in his Gillans Fast forge unless asked to help with teleporting.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Tuesday January 28th, 2020 8:23:07 PM
OoC: I'm just RPing our Catacombs trip. When we actually make purchases for our characters, we'll include the upgraded Bags of Holding.
Owen realizes that the journey he's dragging Rattlebones around on must be something of a whirlwind for him. He pauses to explain some things while they stand in line at the Catacombs. "Rattlebones, I'm sorry for all the rushing about. James is, I suppose, our manservant. He takes care of our home base, which you saw in passing. It's a small complex beneath the Tree of Parting. He used to be the manservant of our--or mostly Atlas'-- archenemy, Gaston, but we hired him away. Gaston died later on. The Treetop Tavern, or TTT for short, is our favorite place to eat and hang out at the Tree. Ciyradyl, the elf lady we met there, she runs the place. I'm sure you'll see her again soon."
Upgraded bags of holding in tow, Owen teleports back to the Tree with Rattlebones. He sets the beastfolk mage down from the piggyback position they were traveling in. "Huh, you're not quite as heavy as my son. He's too grown for that these days, unfortunately."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Tuesday January 28th, 2020 8:24:06 PM
Elyngael keeps skinning the dragon. Brawn finds a spot in the treasure and after walking around in circles a few times lays down for a nap (on that section of treasure).
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Tuesday January 28th, 2020 11:08:24 PM
Vamir nods enthusiastically at the mention of using the emeralds as a brooch and continues sorting treasure.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Wednesday January 29th, 2020 2:49:37 AM
TUESDAY POST
Rattlebones hops down and gives a polite bow from the waist to Owen. "Thank you for the explanation. Bewilderment is never pleasant. What do we have left to do before we teleport back to the party? Any errands to run? People to see?" As they walk, Rattlebones politely inquires, "You mentioned you have a son. His old is he? What does he do?
DM Jeremy Battle Map Wednesday January 29th, 2020 6:22:04 AM
Atlas wants to make the Emeralds into signet rings, but is OK with amulets, if the others wish to go that way, though headbands are right out!
eOsul suggests making them into brooches so the wearer can decide where they wish to wear the emerald. He thinks it may be too bulky for a ring.
Armand agrees with eOsul that brooches would be nice, and rings may be too bulky. He is lost in his own thoughts for a while.
Neshi also likes the brooch idea. He keeps skinning and upgrading, unless he is needed to help teleport.
Owen explains to Rattlebones who James is and what the TTT is. He heads to the catacombs to upgrade the parties bag of holding to a portable hole, then teleports back to the Dragonfs Lair. (I know you said you went back to the Tree, in your post, but I feel the current scene is getting a bit stale, and wanted to fast forward a bit. I hope that doesnft upset you)
Elyngael keeps skinning, while Brawn uses the Rattlebonesfs silk bed.
Vamir loves the idea of brooches, and goes back to sorting.
Rattlebones thanks Owen for the explanation, then asks him about his son.
With the return of Owen and Rattlebones the sorting and skinning goes at a nice clip. With the addition of the portable hole to Armandfs bag of holding and Vamirfs handy haversack, the four Wardens with teleportation abilities, are able to easily able to make the various gold deliveries to the Tree, poor mining town and monastery. With gentle repose cast on the dragonhide, and several other parts harvested for spell components or personal items, stowed in the cart, which makes for kind of a comical sight, being stacked so high, and a second horse added to pull the cart, the wardens are ready to head for home. Not being sure how the wagon will work with teleportation they decide to take the long way home, just to be on the safe side.
As the Wardens are about to pull out, a small contingent of 20 Duergar reveal themselves. They had been hiding, via their invisibility spell-like ability, watching the Wardens to try to get a fix on what kind of people they are, and whether or not the dragon was truly dead. Finally, confident in their findings, they reveal themselves. They are dressed for war, but their warhammers are on their belts, not in their hands. A more finely armored duergar steps to the head of the group and says:
My name is Bello Granitehide. I am the chieftain of this clan. Honor dictates that we thank you for for the freedom you have granted us, but we have no gift to offer as would be appropriate, under the circumstances, as all our extra wealth ended up in the Dragonfs horde. We are not looking for a hand out, honor would never allow that, but our mine will provide us with what we need going forward, however it is customary among my people to offer gifts when seeking friendship, and we have none.
After saying his piece, Bello goes down on one knee, a sign of respect to those who could do what he couldnft. The rest of the duergar quickly follow his example.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Wednesday January 29th, 2020 2:57:32 PM
Atlas is clearly intrigued by this. He has always spoken out against evil creatures, but Ruffas taught him a lesson. He has an itch to defer to Armand, but he cannot help himself. In a strong voice he says, "Bello Granitehide, we are glad you came. Please stand while we talk." Atlas waits for the dwarf to stand and quickly continues before someone can break in, "I don't know you and I don't know your past deeds, but I do know Duergar that instead of fighting they went out and they hurt good people. This is unacceptable in my eyes, even if it may not be in yours. And while I cannot speak for the whole party, I will accept your friendship under one condition; your gift is that you will lead your people in a way that no longer comes at the expense of others. I don't expect you'll avoid war, and I don't expect you to give up your prisoners or slaves, but I do expect that I won't hear from any of the civilizations around you that your people are causing trouble. Mine your stone, trade your wares, protect yourselves, and protect any peaceful folk you encounter instead of harming them. That may go against your customs, but if you'll make that significant change then I'll accept your friendship and consider you honorable." Atlas stands strong, waiting to see if the dwarf responds first or if someone from his group beats them to it and kicks him from behind.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet d20+30=35 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 5:50:57 PM
Armand steps forward to stand slightly ahead of Atlas. Activating Touch of Glory (6/d) grant touched creature cleric level bonus on charisma based skill check;. Diplomacy check 35 (d20+30)
"Greetings Sir Granitehide,my name is Armand and we are the Wardens of the Tree or parting. Please excuse our headstrong fighter's forthright words, he's used to speaking with his sword more than his tongue." He bows and turns slight to Atlas nodding and winking so only Atlas could see. "We have had mixed dealings with your people recently but I am sure they were under duress from the influence of the dragon. Rest assured," he gestures to the overflowing cart, "she is no more and is now in the realm of Gargul. While we cannot accept any gifts, as you can see we might be a little over burdened with our wee tiny cart. I certainly would entertain the idea of purchasing a good wagon from you. And I would be willing to accept your friendship and also perhaps suggest future economic endeavors. The Tree of Parting is always looking for trade partnerships."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Wednesday January 29th, 2020 8:13:32 PM
Neshi watches and waits, still leery of all Deurgar.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:04:51 PM
Elyngael has been listening to the exchanges with the deurgar chieftain. She goes down on one knee in front of him, but quickly rises, "Chief Granitchide it is an honor to meet you in peaceful circumstances. All warriors have different customs, and while we respect yours, we do not need material gifts to secure friendship. We are Wardens from the Tree of Parting. We value a spoken oath of honor and peace. Also, actions speak for themselves, and as Armand has mentioned, we could use a wagon and some help. As time goes on and peace remains between us, trade and friendship will become solid and profitable."
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:39:33 PM
Rattlebones floats above the group on his broom, invisible and silent. He lazily circles around until he is flanking the duergar, 60 feet away and 60 feet up.
OOC: Unless needed otherwise, Rattlebones is always invisible.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Wednesday January 29th, 2020 10:13:44 PM
OoC: I definitely meant the cave, not the Tree. Thanks for the correction!
IC: Owen responds to Rattlebones: "My son Simon is twelve. He lives at the Tree with my wife Isabel. We were recently united after a long absence. I had been conscripted into an army in the Contested Kingdoms..."
Owen lets Armand take the lead with the diplomacy.
Vamir (Wade) AC:27 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 121/97 Ritual of Warding, Flying Broom, Protection from energy (fire)80/144, Barkskin (+5 NA) See In Wednesday January 29th, 2020 10:21:42 PM
Vamir sits comfortably on the wagon, and nods his head wearily towards the Duergar. The witch pulls his hands free from the reins and waits.
DM Jeremy Battle Map Thursday January 30th, 2020 6:29:38 AM
Atlas has more than a few choice words and requirements before he is willing to consider friendship with Chieftain Bellofs clan.
eOsul is ready to back up Atlas, and awaits Bellofs response.
Armand choses a more diplomatic approach when addressing Chieftain Bello, while assuring him the dragon is dead. He requests to purchase a larger wagon, and create trade deals between the Tree and Bellofs clan.
Neshi is leary, by waits to see the outcome.
Elyngael tells Bello that the Tree Wardens care less for gifts than honorable words spoken. She understands that different people have different customs, and that actions are louder than words. She reiterates Armands request for a larger wagon, and shares his views that friendship between the Tree and Bellofs Clan can be profitable for both sides.
Rattlebones takes his new vehicle out for a test ride, getting into a flanking position with the duergar, while enjoying the stealth of invisibility.
Vamir is also unsure of the duergar, but waits to see the out come.
Chieftain Bello huffs and puffs at Atlasfs words. He sticks out his chest in indignation, and it seems that battle may be imminent, but Armandfs words soothes the chieftainfs pride. Finally he speaks:
hMy people may be what you would consider evil, and I understand your disdain, as we tend to feel the same towards people who associate as good. Truth is I donft care about stuff like that near as much as I do honor. Your words paint you as people of honor, and friendship can be built on this. We donft make a habit of scouring the countryside looking for loot, that was the dragonfs doing, we are much happier making profit from the skill of our craftsmen and craftswomen, making small raiding forays only when we have need, and then only on our neighbors. We duergar, the true dwarves, take pride in our skill at mining, as well as the working of gems, and precious metals. As you fighter can attest, as he appears to be wearing a breastplate and carrying a shield of our make, our weaponsmiths and armorers are second to none, on these would we prefer to make our wealth. If your Tree has need of such goods, we would be happy to make trade alliances with you and your people. As for a larger wagon, I believe we can accommodate you.
He then speaks to what appears to be his lieutenant, in dwarven telling him to go fetch a wagon. The lieutenant points to two other duergar and the three head off. As they are leaving Bello says, hIt will be an hour or so before they return, in the meanwhile, would you be willing to share a few pints, as well as meal with us?h
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Thursday January 30th, 2020 1:50:18 PM
Rattlebones zips back to the group and whispers, "This could be lucrative. For both parties. If these duergar have more money, they may be able to buy what they need instead of raiding. Just a thought."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Thursday January 30th, 2020 2:43:33 PM
Atlas nods at Rattlebones words and those of the others. Speaking to Bello, "Yeah, I do tend to speak first and think second, but in my way of thinking you'll always get an honest answer that way. Armand, El, and the other speak wisely, and I hear your argument. I would be happy to break bread with you and down a few pints while we wait."
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Thursday January 30th, 2020 2:49:35 PM
seeing things not seeming to go sideways for once, Neshi moves in with the others doing his best not to accidentally step on the Deuregar. As he sips and shares some of his Tauric wine, his mind drifts, thinking about the time he still needs to spend in his magical forge to complete his work.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday January 30th, 2020 5:36:51 PM OOC Actually Armand understands Dwarven and Undercommon.
Armand bows. "Chieftain Bello, or is your title more properly called Jarl or Dane? I would not want to offend you. Speaking for myself I would be delighted to share something to munch on and drink with you. Tell me, I've heard that dwarves make the best beer. I have not gotten a chance to find this out, but I can attest that so far the elvish and drow drinks I've had have certainly not been for my palate."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Thursday January 30th, 2020 9:04:18 PM
Elyngael and Brawn wander around the 'camp' site. When she see's Rufus she asks him if he's lived in the area long and what trails there might be to accommodate the wagon.
Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 d20+19=35 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+19=31 ; Thursday January 30th, 2020 10:04:01 PM
Vamir dismounts from the wagon, and stretches his legs. The witch lifts Melzat from the seat and encourages the little willow to plant his roots for a few hours. Vamir introduces himself to the Duergar, and politely engages in small talk. As Armand delves into a beer conversation Vamir wanders away to check on Melzat, and conduct his daily rituals.
Ritual of Warding DC 20 rolled DC 35 Ritual of Spiritual Healing DC 30 rolled DC 23 Concentration DC 17 rolled DC 31
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 d20+12=13 ; d20+29=46 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 4:44:44 AM
'Osul pays attention, partakes in the meal (making it which meal, please?), but remains grounded. He keep an ear out for terms and phrases in Undercommon, but really would not expect to hear them given the circumstances.
Sense Motive: 13, Perception: 46
DM Jeremy Battle Map Friday January 31st, 2020 6:32:17 AM
Rattlebones sees a chance for the Tree to make good money, and wonders if a start up investment would help.
Atlas defends his strait forwardness by saying he tends to get an honest answer while using such an approach. He believes his friends have spoken wisely, Bello has given a good argument, and would love to knock back a few pints, as well as fill his belly.
Neshi is glad things didnft end up in a fight. He shares his Tauric wine from his self-filling canteen, and contemplates how much time he still needs to finish his upgrades. (It has been about a week since the dragon was killed, if that helps calculate time needed)
Armand asks for Bellofs official title, as he has no wish to offend. He loves the idea of sharing a meal, and is looking forward to trying duergar ale.
Elyngael gives the site a once over, than asks Ruffas if he know a path that would best accommodate the wagon.
Vamir introduces himself, and makes small talk. He gives Melzat a chance to root a bit, and conducts his daily rituals.
eOsul is looking forward to a midday meal with the duergar. He keeps his ears open for anything spoken in undercommon, but due to the circumstances doesnft expect any.
Ruffas answers Elyngael, hHonestly, the best path out of the scab is probably the one me and my kin cleared, which I believe is the one you used to come here. Itfs a bit rough, but I canft think of another path wide enough to accommodate a wagonh.
Bellofs eyes light up when the Wardenfs agree to sup and drink with him. hChieftain is fine, as that is my title. I was going to challenge our Jarl for his title, as he is growing weak, but after the dragon, Ifm the one who is seen as weak among our people. It will take sometime to rebuild what was stolen by that red scaled demon, but I hope that trade with you and yours at the Tree of Parting may expedite our rise in the eyes of our people, but onto better things!
Bello turns and nods to his people and they bring forth several ingeniously built, small folding tables, which one person could easily carry, and then they interlink to form one large banquet table. Others start putting food on the table. The food is comprised of things that donft require cooking, and can be eaten cold. There is a hearty looking dark bread, which resembles a pumpernickel, and a lighter bread that resembles a baguette. There are a multitude of different sausages, all wonderful in their own way, a taste for every palate. There is cold fried chicken, and various dishes that would best be described as salads, made from a variety of marinated mushrooms. Finally they bring forth two casks of ale. The first cask is unlabeled, while the second is labeled Brockfs Best Beer. Bello, with great pride takes the time to explain that the unlabeled cask is an ale that they brew from a particular fungus that grows in their mines. He says he understands that not everyone enjoys the dark richness of the duergar ale, so they always keep a cask of Brockfs available. He personally pours a mug of the duergar ale for each of the Wardens. It is very dark and thick, resembling Guinness, it has a pleasant earthy scent, with the aroma of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom faintly noticeable as well. It has a very strong flavor profile, imagine a cross between Guinness and an IPA, with hints of the before mentioned spices. If you like a good dark beer, you instantly fall in love with the brew. If not well, thatfs what the Brockfs is for.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34(+1 for Haste) (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 138/132 Friday January 31st, 2020 12:43:58 PM
Atlas kicks back and enjoys the meal and drinks. While doing so, he engages with Bello on a topic that is near and dear to his heart, "So, being a Chieftain of the Duergar is likely a difficult post to attain, one that requires great deeds and honor. Can you share some of your battles? I'm happy to share some of ours in trade."
Finnan (Trey subbing for Zach) Friday January 31st, 2020 12:50:26 PM
Finnan tries the potent ale and decides to switch over to Brocks. He does his best to fit in, talking to the Dwarves politely and watching how these new friends of his behave around others. Under his breath he says to himself, "Such a strange group.", but then carries on enjoying the time.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Friday January 31st, 2020 12:57:02 PM
Rattlebones dismisses his invisibility and floats down to the impromptu picnic. He sees Atlas and Finnan sample the fare with consternation. "Well.... okay, then."
Using his dagger, he spears a sausage and casts detect poison.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Friday January 31st, 2020 2:25:03 PM
Neshi sparingly helps himself to several of the meats, so as to make sure everyone gets some and then dips into the food for round two when everyone else is eating. After a few moments in time of thinking he figures he's got about 2-3 sessions in the forge to finish off what he is upgrading and then he will approach Osul when they get back to the tree about the magicing of his paws.
Neshi tries the duergar brew and finds it quite satisfying, as a substitute for his purple wine, if ever needed.
after hearing Atlas's request of the Deurgar chieftain, Neshi too adds his desire to hear as well.
"Yes Please do tell us of some of your most intriguing encounters."
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 d20+5=11 ; d20+27=41 ; Saturday February 1st, 2020 4:57:04 AM
'Osul notices Rattlebones do (cast?) something Spellcraft: 11, but cannot put his finger on it.
In amongst the general conversation, 'Osul gives Neshi a nod. He has Greater Magic Fang available right now - if it is required.
He also pays attention to the nearby species of larger trees Nature: 41, recalling from his trek here and the Wardens much earlier investigation of the beacon of light that they are somewhat sparce in the Red Hills.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Saturday February 1st, 2020 5:49:08 PM
Elyngael wanders around for a bit more then comes back to the table with Brawn. Brawn seems to approve of the sausages so she gives one to him.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Saturday February 1st, 2020 5:58:25 PM
Armand tries the ale. It's a bit strong for him but he gets it down while eating some sausage and the light bread. He avoids the mushrooms for he feels all mushrooms are poisonous. He address the chieftain. You know Bello, these sausages are quire good. They might make a good export for you. Another thing you might consider is paring them with some cheese."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71 (24/24 Temp); DR 10/Adamantine; CMD: 20; Darkvision, Spider Climb, See Invisibility, Fly, Haste, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Protection from Fire (60/60) Sunday February 2nd, 2020 8:38:05 PM
Owen enjoys the fare and chats with the duergar and his companions.
Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Sunday February 2nd, 2020 9:16:58 PM
Vamir finishes his rituals, and checks on Melzat. The young witch walks back over to the group and listens to the conversation.
Finnan (Trey subbing for Zach) Monday February 3rd, 2020 12:53:35 PM
Finnan invites Steapa and tosses a a sausage his way. The companion sits next to Finnan and quickly makes the sausage disappear, looking up in hopes that another is on the way. Sure enough, Finnin discreetly takes another and hands it over.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Monday February 3rd, 2020 12:55:20 PM
Once Atlas realizes that some of the others are checking for poison he has a moment of panic. He looks about frantically to see if all the Duergar are eating and to ensure none of his friends have fallen over dead yet.
DM StevenVdB - A banquet to remember Monday February 3rd, 2020 5:55:20 PM
One by one the Wardens take a seat at the large table and begin sampling some of the fine foods and drinks the Duergar brought in their honor.
The Duergar sitting across Finnan grins as he is trying the dark ale. Finnan politely switches over to Brocks. "Allow Thuddaer Sir..." the Duergar in front of Finnan, Thuddaer, says as he pours a mug of Brock's Best Beer.
Rattlebones reveals himself and joins his friends and the table. He spears a sausage and cast detect poison. An older Duergar sitting next to Bello whispers in his Chieftan's ears...
Bello suddenly reaches for the sausage Rattlebones is examining... For a moment the table stirrs.
"We are a proud folk Sir... we honor you by sharing this food with you... poison is a weapon for cowards... but I will ignore this insult. Please eat, drink... " and with that Bello takes a large bite from the sausage.
During lunch Atlas and Yurneshi want to learn more of the Chieftain's most intriguing encounters...
Bello empties his mug and scrapes his throat "These lands are treacherous and harsh. Many clans fight among each other. When one clan finds wealth, clans all over will try to claim it. Many such battles we have fought... But the fiercest battle was when Fire Giants came out of nowhere and attacked our village. " Several Duergar nod, cheer and empty their mugs. "The Fire giants came and imprisoned many of our clan... the lovely Bereatalyn was among them. Several around this table and I followed the Fire Giants and attacked without faltering. The burn marks beneath my cuirass still remind me of that day. Scars that are worn with pride... it was my blade that severed the head of the Fire Giants Clan Leader. Then I cut the ropes of Bereatalyn... I was named Chieftain and Bereatalyn became my bride and mother of my children. "
Elyngael, Vamir, 'Osul, Owen and Armand finish dinner without worrying.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Monday February 3rd, 2020 7:37:00 PM
Armand glances toward Rufus as Bello tells the tale of the raiding Fire Giants. He then says, "Well I'm sure Rufus here was not part of that raid. He proved a worthy companion in fighting the dragon that held your people under her sway."
(RD posting)Finnan -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 Monday February 3rd, 2020 7:40:10 PM
Finnan looks at Bello. "Well I'm glad we have not met in combat. I'm sure that would be a bloody battle with too much loss on both sides." He drinks the proffered beer and then realizes that his bear needs something to drink. He takes an empty bowl from the table and pours some beer into it for the bear to drink.
Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Monday February 3rd, 2020 7:52:17 PM
Vamir smiles as he sits, enjoying the tales the Duergar spin. The young witch understands how one can be driven mad with anger and grief.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Monday February 3rd, 2020 8:23:12 PM
Elyngael wonders how much longer they will be waiting on the wagon to arrive. It seems like they have been stuck here for weeks.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Monday February 3rd, 2020 9:38:52 PM
Neshi listens to the tale and then when he can slip away steps into his otherdimensional forge.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Monday February 3rd, 2020 11:58:47 PM
Rattlebones blinks indifferently to their response. He puts the sausage back on the plate.
Better safe than sorry. Or dead. What could kill a human would only give a duergar a tummyache.
He listens intently and politely during the telling of the tale. "How long ago was your fight with the fire giants? I'm sure your victory greatly improved your honor and prestige. How do you rank among the clans now?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Tuesday February 4th, 2020 3:57:03 AM
All this talk of fighting the fire giants has 'Osul wondering where Ruffas got to...
He quietly observes who is in need of healing, keeping it in mind should things go awry, but does not make a fuss in front of their hosts.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 d20+6=10 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 1:10:11 PM
Atlas listens to the story intently. At one point he takes a look over at Ruffus to make sure there are no hard feelings, otherwise he's all ears for the adventure. When Bello done Atlas returns the favor with a tale of their own, "Ah, what a great story. Now let's see if we can provide something even half as heroic. Let's see, " Atlas pauses for dramatic effect, "Oh, that's right, there is that time we saved The Wold. It all started when we met this Manfri named Mahyawu..." Atlas tells the tale, practicing his storytelling prowess while doing so. He's no bard, but he does a fair enough job of it.
DM StevenVdB - A banquet to remember Tuesday February 4th, 2020 5:31:17 PM Rattlebones blinks indifferently at Bello's ranting. He puts the sausage back not taking anything else. He politely listens to Bello's tales
(must have misread something. Didn't you leave Rufus at the Monastery)
Listening to Bello's tales Armand wonders how Rufus feels about all this. Bello nods at the Cleric's reply and says : "Not all humans are good... not all are evil... there are Duergar farmers and Duergar assassins... that probably goes for Giants as well. We all take different paths. Sometimes our path is chosen for us. Sometimes we lay out own course."
Finnan senses a fight with Bello could be a bloody one. He grabs some more ale. Bello raises his mug and invites the Ranger for an Ad Fundum.
Sometimes the wisest of all say nothing... Vamir smiles and listens quietly as tales tend to become bloodier and wilder with every mug emptied. 'Osul observes who might need some patching up to do should things go awry. Atlas chimes in as he takes the Duergar on a story about the Wardens who saved the Wold... the story does take longer than expected and either because of that or because of the Ale but a few Duerger are caught snoring loudly at the table... drool dripping from their open mouth. Bello and his gang laugh and give them a good whack on their back.
Time passes. As soon as no one is paying attention to him, Neshi slips away entering a pocket of the Wold's Cradle. Time flows differently for him now as he spends time crafting.
Rattlebones questions Bello for more details of the fight and of the aftermath.
Then suddenly lunch is interrupted, much to Elyngael's pleasure, as the large wagon arrives. Pulled by a couple of oxen. It's roughly twice the size of a standard cart but it is pulled at half the speed though. But perhaps you have better ways to get the monster hauler on the road to...
...
Where do you wanna go?! Angel Springs? Has there been a consensus yet?
(RD posting)Finnan -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 Tuesday February 4th, 2020 6:40:41 PM
Finnan asks "What's an Ad Fundum?" But without waiting for a full reply gets ready to depart.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Tuesday February 4th, 2020 6:46:14 PM OOC, When I 'talked' with Jeremy via email he said he was drawing out our after dragon slaying because the next module had not been finalized/okayed. He said that he would skip travel stuff and advance us to the Tree and then side trips by party members to Plateau City to complete leveling up procedures could be handled from there as sort of a ...you went you're back. Also we need to be able to be in a place to access the catacombs so that we can make any purchases for leveling up. So I believe the consensus was, that as there was nothing further with this module we could be traveled back tot he Tree to get our characters ready.
Armand records Bello's tale in his journal and gets ready to travel. Armand goes into the bag of holding and pulls out 500 gold pieces. "Chieftan Bello, allow me to pay for the wagon and the oxen you provided. It is more than I anticipated."I could not find a listing for oxen price so I'm assuming it's similar to heavy horse.[i]
[i]OOC, Rufus the fire giant stayed with us to 'reclaim his honor'. As of Jeremy's indication he's going to travel back to Tree. I guess Jeremy has something in mind for him. There was a Duergar prisoner we had that we left at the monastery.
Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Tuesday February 4th, 2020 8:49:31 PM
Feiya listens to Atlas's tale, and nods at the appropriate times. The young elf smiles when the wagon arrives, and jumps up to check on Melzat and help where he can.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Tuesday February 4th, 2020 8:59:30 PM
Owen pats his belly after the delicious meal. He stands and stretches, then begins to tighten the straps of his pack for the road. Looking around, he asks "Where did Neshi sneak off to?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Tuesday February 4th, 2020 9:29:00 PM "Thank you for the meal Chieftain Bello. But we must be off. I'm sure you'll understand the desire to return home after you've been away for a long time." Elyngael goes over to the wagon and oxen and gives the oxen a going over to judge their ability to make the journey. She then starts transferring the dragon remains from the cart to the wagon.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Tuesday February 4th, 2020 10:12:06 PM
Neshi works for as long as he can and then emerges to join the others before they leave.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 3:06:38 AM
TUESDAY POST
Seeing the wagon approach, Rattlebones twiddle his fingers to wave goodbye to the duergar before snapping invisible and floating on his broom up into the air. He hovers 60 feet in the air above the cave mouth.
OOC: I also need to head to Plateau City.
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 d20+14=24 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 6:50:59 AM
'Osul spends some time with the oxen. Wild Empathy check: 24 before bidding the chief and his duergar a fond farewell.
It is only well down the track the question come to him and he shares, "So, the duergar are master armorers?".
OOC: Happy to go to Plateau City (or anywhere else with a WLA presence), and this time I'm happy for it to done in montage. Then, off to The Tree!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 3:23:43 PM
Atlas stands, shakes Bello's hand, and says, "I appreciate this opportunity and I respect that our civilizations have different ways about them. However, I ask that you consider my words from earlier, even if they were delivered without decorum."
And with that Atlas prepares for their journey.
DM StevenVdB - A banquet to remember Wednesday February 5th, 2020 5:20:11 PM
Bello smiles at Finnan's question. He raises his mug and drinks it bottom's up.
(thanks for the recap Robert!)
As soon as the large wagon arrives Armand digs deep into his purse and offers 500Gp to Chieftan Bello. Bello shakes his head vigorously and refuses the gold : "It is my hope we can establish a fine trade route. This wagon being the first on the road it is our gift to you. Inform your home of my hopes and perhaps traders in Tree can send the wagon back with goods for trade. "
Happy to seeing the wagon arrive Vamir jumps up, checks on Melzat and prepares to leave.
Owen too is glad the wagon arrives. He stands, stretches and then begins to tighten the straps of his back for the road. He does not need to wait long after wondering where Neshi went... the wemic sorcerer emerges soon from his otherdimensional forge.
El judges the wagon and oxen. It pleases her to see the wagon is in fine condition and the oxen show a huge pack of muscles. Ideal for pulling the dragon remains all the way to Tree. 'Osul too checks the oxen and spends some time with them. He quickly learns these bovine are an excellent breed, friendly and cooperative. Elyngael politely thanks Chieftain Bello. Of course Bello understands the need for the Wardens to go home!
Bello returns Atlas's handshake with a smile and a nod.
And so all Wardens are ready and eager to leave. No more goodbyes are needed. All has been said and the future is ahead of all. Rattlebones twiddles his fingers and floats invisibly up into the air on his broom.
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The wagon heavily loaded... your bellies full with fine food and ale...
Slowly the wagon rolls down the trail due south. The day turns into might, you rest and get on the trail again the next day. Late afternoon of the second day you emerge from the Scab. Ahead of you the Giant towers that protect the crescent valley. From the giant towers it only takes about 10 miles or so to reach the road that connects Hovel, Humble's Ford and Angel Springs.
From here you are free to decide where to go, each for yourself. Some may go straights to Tree. Others might want to visit Angel Springs or travel further even to Plateau City. You make it key that you will all meet again in Tree as soon as your business elsewhere id done.
The catacombs are available to you.
Consider this period downtime for your characters. Take the time you need. Do try to specify what you've been up to. Next post, you are all back from your businesses regroup in Tree.
(big thanks to Jeremy who wrote the next module - we'll start the new module with tomorrow's DM post.)
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:15:05 PM
On the way back home Armand stops off at Plateau City and visits the Sage's Guild. There he displays his abilities and his journal to qualify as a Professor Sage of Records. I'm assuming he will then get his gold membership pin.
Once back at the Tree, Armand will greet everyone and talk to James. "James I hope all has been going well in our absence. We now have some more money to acquire books for the library. Has anything interesting come through the traders while I've been away?"
Armand pops over to the Catacombs for to place a purchase.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:15:42 PM
Owen stops off in Humble's Ford to say hello to the halflings there. They did say to tell them how the quest went...
He also heads to Plateau City to visit the Star Mages and the Catacombs.
Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:19:59 PM
Vamir enjoys the ride and asks 'Osul if he can go with him to Plateau City, and for an introduction to the WLA.
OOC: I do need to hit the catacombs but before we do so what items went to whom?
(RD posting)Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:29:22 PM OOC, I know that Zach is out for awhile. I looked at his character sheet and it looks like he stated for level 13. I'm going to assume his WBL is for 13th level as well so I'm going to assume he doesn't need anything.
Finnan looks over the Tree with awe. He's never seen a Tree that big. He pats Steapa's side. "Mind your manners here." He whispers to the bear.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 8:44:22 PM Elyngael took the armbands of greater archery.
Elyngael also stops over at Plateau City. There she visits the Woldian League of Adventurers Guild house and pays her dues for her level IV training. I'm not sure if I can take Toughness twice. If not I'll be getting Heroic Recover, nothing else really fits the character.
Elyngael does not feel the need to visit the catacombs as she and Brawn are currently fairly well equipped. Back at the Tree she will spend some time scouting around to make sure everything is okay. Mostly re-familiarizing herself with the environs and mark on the grown of the sapling they planted.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 11:53:45 PM
Rattlebones accompanies the party members heading to Plateau City. He visits the Catacombs and the Star Mages Guild.
OOC: Should we email the DMs the specifics of our visits?
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Thursday February 6th, 2020 5:41:41 AM
'Osul accompanies those going to Plateau City. He happily handles introductions at the WLA, organises lodgings, and when not undertaking his own Level IV training (looks like Heavy Armor Proficiency), he can often be found in the Druid Quarter talking, observing (particularly the trees, but not only the trees), playing Vortex in the Lake of Serenity (an undrowning lake!), etc.
OOC: Trying to get a head count to work out options for the trip home - not wanting any stragglers left behind, but I guess we all end up home soon enough.
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Thursday February 6th, 2020 7:30:22 AM
(OOC: Neshi is in need of only cash at this time and takes no items from the treasure)
Neshi moves along with the wagon sometimes straying out and away to do a bit of scouting and or hunting as the travel day winds down. Once the camp is set he will eat and disappear into his forge t do additional work on his items.
Once back at the tree, Neshi works on finishing up his forgings, spends time checking on the people of the tree and makes a foray out to visit the sapling that they planted.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 34 (T 21+1 FF 27) , CMD: 31, HP 132/132 Thursday February 6th, 2020 11:17:43 AM
Atlas rushes to the Catacombs, but when you expect him back, he's nowhere to be seen.
--------------------------------------------------------------- ooc: I'm short on time right now, but need to get to the Catacombs. Any chance I could have the weekend to get there?
Finnan (Trey posting for Zach) Thursday February 6th, 2020 11:19:39 AM
Finnan pockets his gold and takes time to get to know his knew home. He introduces himself to James, buys some trinkets to adorn his room, noting that he'll make it to the Catacombs at another time.
----------------------------------------------------- ooc: I'm assuming Zach would like Finnan to use that treasure for something at the Catacombs, but he should make that decision on his own when he is back.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 16/15/-- | CMD 14 | F+14/R+9/W+21 Thursday February 6th, 2020 3:42:34 PM
Rattlebones makes his way to the Star Mages Guild in Plateau City. After a brief chat with the secretary and filling out a order form, he is escorted down a hallway to an office where a wizard in rumbled robes and a floppy hat waits for him. After a brief discussion gathering Rattlebones' family history, health history, and checking his vitals, the wizard casts two spells -- a reduce person spell shrinks the beastfolk down to half his normal height, and a permanency spell removes the time limit of the first spell. After regarding himself in a mirror for a moment, Rattlebones shakes the wizard's hand and leaves his office. He stops at the secretary's desk and slids her a pouch filled with coin. After she counts it to ensure the proper amount has been paid, he leaves the guildhall with a spring in his tiny, tiny step.
OOC1: Spellcasting services -- Reduce person (CL 1 x Level 1 x 10) 10gp. Permanency (CL 9 x Level 5 x 10) 450gp. Diamond dust 2,500gp. Total -2,960gp. OOC2: Rattlebones is now 1'3" tall and weighs 10 pounds.
Rattlebones (Tanner) -- HP 104 | AC 17/16/-- | CMD 13 | F+14/R+10/W+21 Thursday February 6th, 2020 3:52:11 PM
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DM StevenVdB - A banquet to remember Thursday February 6th, 2020 6:16:36 PM
As soon as the Wardens return to civilization they spread out. Each goes his or her own way.
ArmandVamir both travel to Plateau City. They are quickly joined by Owen and Rattlebones Elyngael travels with Armand, Vamir and 'Owen to plateau city. When their businesses are concluded [b]El heads back .
Atlas rushes to the catacombs.
(OoC Short post. Sorry. I've been at a trade show for days and am exhausted. Please do conclude your businesses (yes please make a small description of what you have been doing. Next mod starts tomorrow. Going to bed... )
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Thursday February 6th, 2020 7:28:32 PM
Finally finished with his work in the forge, Neshi comes out and Looks to find Osul to see if he would be willing to cast a couple if greater magic fang spells.
Armand (Robert D) AC 23/touch11/flat 21 HP 95/95 CMD 22 Character Sheet Thursday February 6th, 2020 8:06:27 PM
Armand looks in the library after speaking to James. He takes a seat near the window and stares out into the tree itself. His journal open on his lap as he makes further notes on what the group has been through and seen.
He hopes his Catacombs purchase arrives soon as he actually purchased nothing new, but rather upgraded a lot of his adventuring equipment.
OOC Most of what he did on the way home was in the previous day's post.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 25 T:14, FF:21, CMD 30, HP 116/116 Thursday February 6th, 2020 8:09:50 PM
Elyngael continues her patrol of the Tree after all her training at the guild house in Plateau City.
Vamir (Wade) AC:20 T:16 FF: 14 CMD: 20 Hps: 107/107 Thursday February 6th, 2020 8:12:46 PM
Vamir thanks 'Osul for the introductions at the WLA, and wanders inside. The young elf is not seen or heard from for almost 16 days and the abruptly shows up in the room he slept in at the tree. The elf looks different, not in a weird way but it is evident the witch has had a bit of a transformation. The witch is wearing a new headband, decorated with red dragon scales, matching scales on the bracers adorning his wrists, and running down the middle of his cloak. The cloak displays a prominent WLA badge on his right shoulder. In addition the elf is stands, and walks much more confidently than he has. Melzat seems to be more inquisitive, and wanders around the Wardens common area. "Hello all!" the elf smiles and walks over to all of the wardens in succession, shaking their hands, and clapping them on the shoulders. "I have to say the WLA are a wonderful folks, extremely knowledgeable, and boy do they know how to teach. I spent the eight days training with their instructors and the following 8 practicing the skills I learned from them." Vamir pauses, and pulls a wine skin from his haversack. The elf pours a glass of dark red wine, and continues. "They assisted me in my magical aptitude, and taught me to be more alert. Then, they taught me to be more fleet. You would be surprised how fast you can run when you think there is a bear chasing you!" Vamir laughs deeply, and shakes his head at the memory. Vamir's face takes a slightly more serious, "I also realized I had no clue how to read people or interact with folks properly. My parents taught me many skills, but almost none were social. I spent the last 2 days learning languages, and talking to various people. I am sorry I have acted like a petulant child at times. I hope the cosmopolitan skills I learned will help." The elf turns, bows, and sits to hear the others stories.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 18/14/14; HP: 71/71; CMD: 20 Thursday February 6th, 2020 11:43:26 PM
Owen buys a fancy new robe, then spends an undue amount of time at the Star Mages' guild... possibly learning new spells?
Yurneshi (Kent) AC:25 (21) / T(23)17 / F(20)16; HP: 109/85 CMD: 24 energy resistance 20 fire, spell resistance, Mage armor, stoneskin, bear's endurance Friday February 7th, 2020 7:13:00 AM
(SUB KL) Finnan (Zach R.) -HP 122/122+24 AC 27 / T 16 / F 24 - CMD 33 - Steapa HP 59/85 AC 30/ T 13 / F 26 - CMD 27
Finan ans Steepa take several days after their trip to the catacombs to thoroughly investigate the tree and its environs. They both seem to get a lot og curious attention form the tree's population, but everyone seems friendly and helpful.
'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:15, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:9/R:5/W:15 + RNL), HP:81/81, Wildshape(XV):6/7, Lightning Lord:13/13, Storm Burst:10/10 Friday February 7th, 2020 7:53:36 AM
'Osul trials a few Transport via Plants from the Druid quarter to trees or other plants "nearby" The Tree. As wardens are ready, he brings them (in small groups) to The Tree, attends to reacquainting himself with the residents, and assisting Neshi - he has a second Greater Magic Fang spell prepared now that there is the demand, and returning to Plateau City until all wardens are home.
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