DM Mitch Monday January 27th, 2020 7:17:52 AM Bastarge is still suspicious Naithi is very excited to be leaving. As far as she can tell Murzush is being straight with the group. Myre is very quiet and keeps her familiar down. Zazu is very sneaky. Lothlo is worried about patrol changes. Ash trusts Myre’s guidance and wonders if she saw a pig.
The party moves quickly through the camp. There is indeed a few pig wandering about - the orcs bring them along as a roving food stock - maybe Myre stole one. It’s a full moon tonight giving everyone enough light to navigate by, a lucky coincidence (knowledge religion 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {or not - this celebration is always done on the first full moon of the year.}) As they reach the edge of the camp Murzush motions for the group to stay low and be very quiet. She leads them off in an odd direction, occasionally turning the party. A few of the party with good eyes may notice a patrol or two they pass over the next 45 minutes, but always at a distance - Murzush is a good guide and the notes Myre took were enough it seems.
Finally she stops and speaks. ”We’re clear. You take good notes Myre. Don’t celebrate too much though - slaves who relax at this point usually end up in the belly of wolves.”
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+1=17 ; d20+1=6 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 10:46:09 AM
Myre can see pretty well in the moonlight. Good thing these silly orcs get drunk and stupid during the full moon every year (Knowledge, 17).
"Waddles," Myre whispers back. "I'll introduce you two later." She turns her head to talk into her shoulder. "For now, he's going to be a good little piggy and stay hidden."
She is super pleased with herself when Murzush gives her praise, but indeed does not relax. She tries to get a feel for how long the trip to Culverwood is, but she never really paid attention to her geography lessons (know, geo: 6).
"Got it," she says quietly. "What's next then?"
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 11/11 d20=9 ; d20+4=22 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 12:30:41 PM
Bastarge looks around (survival:9). He has no idea where he is. He looks around for other things moving and for any signs of a trap (perception: 22). He relaxes a little, but he's still not turning his back on that orc.
Keeping quiet and silent, Zazu continues those sneaky ways, trying to look around better this time.
Steath 12 Perception 25
Zazu is looking around well, but does stub a toe once!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 12/12, CMD = 17 d20+2=19 ; d20+5=16 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 9:06:47 PM The moon is bright, no wonder they choose today to celebrate, much more time to stay up outside drinking! We should make haste, the more distance we can put between us and camp the more spread out their search and the lighter the force that tries to bring us back.
Lopthlo keeps an eye out behind them, ready to pull out his bow the moment it looks like someone is starting to catch up to them.
knowledge religion = 19 perception = 16
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 11/11 , CMD = 16 Tuesday January 28th, 2020 2:18:16 AM
I carefully look about to make sure we are far enough from the camp that there is little risk of anyone on patrol overhearing before clicking my tongue three times in quick succession.
A moment later a large pair of fangs appear from behind a near by tree and leaps forward. My heart beats faster. Gods how I missed this. I scratch her ear and climb on Camalayaas' back. The dire rabbit's soft fur against my skin and the hum of her heart ground me and bring me peace.
Where are Fizzgig and Kashmir? A moment later a tiny fuzz ball launches itself out of the grass and lands in my arms, it's tongue smothering my in kisses, followed by a silky coated mule.
I briefly introduce them to the group. These have been my companions in all my journeys. The Wold's most loving Dire Rabbit, a guard dog that looks like a giant puffball with a face, and a mule that looks like it was more for its soft coat than it's ability to carry gear. I cannot help but think how much more comfortable and safe I'll feel sleeping between these guys again. (She likes viscous cuddly animals)
Reaching into my pack I toss Bastarge another small dagger. Was there anything else you needed?
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 d20=8 ; d20=14 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 4:03:22 AM
Ash is in agreement with Myre and looks expentantly to Murzush "Where to from here?"
At the appearance of Naithi's menagerie, all she can think is that this group just gets weirder and weirder. This should be fun.
Ash does what she can to try and conceal any tracks that the party are making, but it likely won't be enough.
------------------ Knowl Religion vs DC10: Autopass Knowl Geography: 19 (Take10) to work out where we are and where we are going Perception: 8 Survival: 14 to try and cover some of our tracks
DM Mitch Tuesday January 28th, 2020 7:04:35 AM Myre says she’ll introduce Waddles later and wonders what’s next. Bastarge looks around and relaxes slightly Zazu stays sneaky Lothlo comments on the moon letting people stay up and drink later and suggests speed. Naithi calls her animal companions and introduces them. Ash conceals their tracks as best she can.
Murzush is a little startled at the appearance of the animals but relaxes when Naithi introduces them. When she notes Ash’s efforts she shakes her head. ”A good notion, but useless. Lothlo is right; speed is our only friend now. The wolf riders will be able to track our scent anywhere short of a river crossing and there are no rivers between us and the woods. If we’re quick enough we can reach the elves before the wolves catch us.”
She proceeds to set a fairly brisk pace north and very slightly west away from the camp. Faster than any pace the orcs have set - it wouldn’t be too bad, except everyone is short on sleep and had been marching all week with only yesterday to maybe rest.
They march for about for hours before Murzush stops them for a brief food break.
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Tuesday January 28th, 2020 1:37:46 PM "She's got a whole menagerie," Myre thinks to herself. She makes a mental note to ask Naithi if she can pet her...dog? Is that a dog? Well, whatever it is, she wants to pet it, but this isn't the time.
Myre is tougher than her slight build would indicate, but a nap sounds super nice right now. She eats the food they stole from the orcs before they left. "So, how many riders would they send after us, you think? There are 9 of us, and I imagine we'd put up a fight before we went back." She eats some more. "Do you think they're after us, yet?"
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 11/11 d20+2=18 ; d20+4=9 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 4:16:21 PM
Bastarge takes the dagger and spins it, testing it's weight. He throws it and it sticks in a tree. He pulls it out and looks at it again. He says, "Thank you for this, this will do very nicely."
He keeps up quite easily with the quick pace (Con check: 18). When they stop, he looks and listens to see if there are followers yet (perception: 9), but sneezes.
Zazu (Cayzle) Tuesday January 28th, 2020 4:34:49 PM
Zazu is happy to be headed toward the woods. "Once we get into the Culverwood," with a murmur, "we'll be in much better shape!"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 12/12, CMD = 17 Tuesday January 28th, 2020 9:10:41 PM
Lothlo wolfs down his rations and is ready to head out as soon as possible. As tired as he is, the fear of being recaptured gives him enough adrenaline to keep going. With a little luck they will send the riders out to find us before they figure out we managed to grab weapons on our way out. Murzush, what is the weapon of choice for the wolf riders? And if they do manage to overtake us, in your experience should we aim for the wolf or the rider? Would the wolves flee if we took out or knocked off the riders?
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 d20=2 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 2:34:40 AM "I'm going to guess the riders they send out would be more focused on Murzush than on the escape of a few slaves. With that in mind, they're probably going to send a few and they'll be trained"
Ash sets to a few castings of Create Water to provide enough for the party to drink and cool down.
She does what she can to find some edible food in order to save the rations a little longer, but unless the party are prepared to eat rocks it proves entirely unsuccessful.
--------------- Survival to find food: 2. Yep, rocks it is!
DM Mitch Wednesday January 29th, 2020 7:10:42 AM Myre wants to pet the puppy and wonders if they’re being pursued yet. Bastarge likes the new dagger. If any pursuit was in sight it would probably be too late to evade them. Zazu is looking forward to get to the culverwood. Lothlo asks about the wolf rider’s preferences. Ash creates water for everyone and points out the orcs might care more about Murzush then the slaves and only send out a few elites.
Murzush does her best to answer the questions. ”We won’t actually reach the woods before we find help - there’s a fort near the road we’re aiming for as it’s closer and there will be armed soldiers that can defeat pursuit. If we went straight to the woods it might take us hours or days to even find a village or town we could get help from. We’ll know when pursuit starts. They let their wolves howl to panic slaves and make them tire themselves out. They wield great scimitars and the wolves are as much if not more of a threat then the riders. Both will fight to the death even if their partner dies. I’d say focus the wolves first to limit their mobility.
As for how many, that really depends on how many riders are sober enough to - She’s interrupted by a long, eerie howl. One that is echoed by several more voices. Cursing eloquently in orcish, she leaps to her feat. ”Why are they up so early?!? We should have had more time! Lets move, if we’re quick we can reach the elven fort before they catch us.”
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 11/11 Wednesday January 29th, 2020 8:13:53 AM
Figuring trying to evade the noses of the wolves is pointless, Bastarge takes off at a run, hoping to get to help before the wolves arrive.
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+1=17 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 12:47:15 PM
Myre wonders if Murzush really believes that (sense motive: 17). Doesn't really matter, though, does it? She holds just a moment to count the howls, hoping to get an idea of how many were following them.
She has no way of knowing how far away those wolves are, or how far away this fort is. Her fate is entirely tied up in a former orc slaver and the hope that the fort is really there. For the first time since this started, she starts to worry. Being beat up by slavers is one thing. Being torn to shreds by them and their wolves? That's something else. She gets moving...
Zazu (Cayzle) Wednesday January 29th, 2020 1:51:17 PM
Zazu thinks about diving into the grass and hiding, but the open sky above and the fact that wolves got good noses makes that seem like a bad idea. However, it is a fine day for a sprint. Zazu starts running.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 12/12, CMD = 17 d20+5=19 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:02:07 PM
Lothlo takes off at a run. At least with the wolves making noise they can gauge how far away they, and can prepare to hold their ground should they not reach any soldiers in time. He tries to gauge from the wolf sounds how many may be chasing them.
Any chance you know a way we can send an SOS to any soldiers on the road? It may give away our location, but once those wolves find our scent and start following it that won't make much of a difference.
perception (listen to wolf howls) = 19
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 11/11 , CMD = 16 d20+5=24 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+7=19 ; Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:38:34 PM
As we stop to prepare food I take out what is left of the Stealthy Leaf Wrapped Mystery Meat with Root Puree I made last night and eat as I let the cuddly mule graze.
I scratch Fizzgig's ear and whisper small meat. He understands and runs off to hunt, knowing to be quick and that he only needs enough for himself and Camalayaas. (Fizzgig has hunt as one of his tricks. Rolled a survival 24.)
I am shocked at how quickly the little guy returns. Either he was really hungry or there is a lot of game in the area. His half already eaten, he drops the remainder in front of Camalayaas who swallows it in one bite before returning to her grazing.
The sudden blast of the horn causes me to shudder. Fizzgig, defend me! I call out (Defend is one of his three tricks). His muscles tense under my hand as I set him down. Experience has taught me that he will run beside me and stand by me as danger approaches.
As our band of runaways takes off I tell Camalayaas to follow along with the group. For the time being I ride and save my energy in case the enemy catches up.
I am more familiar with the forests, but I have fought my share of battles. Keep an eye out for any place with a tactical advantage if they start closing in. Thickets with thorns. Difficult terrain, or an area that bottle necks them o. Dead grass that could catch fire. I would prefer it if we could get to the keep though .
Fizzgig hunt= 24 Naithi Perception = 17 Fizzgig Perception = 8 Camalayaas Perception = 13 Survival = 19 (pass) to determine the weather and if it might rain and wipe out our scent and tracks before they get here.
DM Mitch Thursday January 30th, 2020 7:05:46 AM Bastarge jumps up and runs. Myre is pretty sure Murzush is being completely strait with the group. She also gets moving. Zazu considers hiding but just runs instead. Lothlo also runs and wonders about contacting the fort. Naithi sends her wolf to hunt during the meal and is ready to take off with the rest.
Murzush does not take off running like everyone else. In fact, she starts yelling at them. ”No! Wait! Stop! You’re falling into their trap!”
She stands there looking stern, waving the group back to her. ”They howl as soon as they pick up our sent - meaning their four hours behind us back at the camp. The more they howl, the more their prey panics and runs, the more helpless they are when they catch up. Everyone take a deep breath, calm down, and we’ll march at a swift pace we can keep up for several hours like we were before our break.”
Despite her stern look she’s pale and shaking a little as she speaks, obviously as intimidated by the howls as the rest of the party. Even among the party experience in wolves it’s hard to say how far away the howls are - after all most wolves aren’t big enough to ride on. She may be right and they’re hours behind you, or they may be a few minutes away.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 Thursday January 30th, 2020 7:39:36 AM
Murzush has likely had more experience with these riders and their tactics, so Ash reluctantly has no choice but to do as she suggest.
"Huh. Trusting an orc to take care of me. Not exactly how I pictured today going" she muses to herself
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Thursday January 30th, 2020 10:58:18 AM
She nods. "Makes sense."
Myre walks at a brisk pace, keeping up with the group easily enough. She goes over her abilities in her mind, but can't figure anything useful to do until the riders are on top of them.
"Nothing to do but flee calmly for now, it seems." She muses a bit, realizing this is the most nervous she's ever been. It's exhilarating, but not in a great way.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 11/11 Thursday January 30th, 2020 12:01:44 PM
Bastarge takes a deep breath and looks back into the woods. He says, "Hours away? That seems... a long ways for such a loud sound..."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 11/11 , CMD = 16 Thursday January 30th, 2020 3:00:36 PM
Naithi keeps with the others. Let's keep moving forward. Even if they catch up, it might be enough distance to prevent a second group from catching up.
Zazu (Cayzle) Thursday January 30th, 2020 4:10:11 PM
Zazu downshifts that run to a hustle, jog, bustle, or smog, whichever is what everyone else is doing.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 12/12, CMD = 17 Thursday January 30th, 2020 9:12:18 PM
Lothlo considers her advice. Before his imprisonment he could have kept running at a good pace all morning, but they've already been marching all night and enslavement has left his body worse for the wear. He slows back down to a swift march. He tries to come up with an idea to buy them some extra time as the march. He remembers how some of the hunters used to train their hounds to find animals that were chased into the trees.
I assume the wolves are following based on scent. If I put some of our rags on arrows and shoot them into the trees would that force the orcs to stop for a bit and make sure we aren't hiding in the branches?
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 Friday January 31st, 2020 3:20:05 AM "If they get too close and it seems we can't outrun them, then we may need to find a way to make a stand. Perhaps even a way to ambush them. Let's call that plan B though"
DM Mitch Friday January 31st, 2020 6:45:00 AM Ash things to herself how odd it is she’s trusting an orc. Myre concedes the point and starts to get rather nervous Bastarge comments on how loud the sound is. Naithi points out that there may be more than one pack hunting them and they might get enough of a lead to avoid the second catching up before they reach help. Zazu slows down a little Lothlo reflects he could probably run all day in the past and asks about shooting arrows into the trees. Ash suggests setting up an ambush.
The first hour’s the worst - they howl every 10 minutes and even Murzush can’t stop herself from speeding up briefly each time. After that it becomes obvious they’re far behind, though catching up, and they howl less often, presumably more focused on speed since they haven’t caught up yet.
At Naithi’s comment Murzush misses a step. ”They’d never send two groups normally -they’d all come at once. But they might have rounded up the sober ones and sent them off while the others woke up.”
At Lothlo’s suggestion she looks incredulous. ”What trees? we’re in the middle of an open plain! It’d stall them two seconds while they found the arrow then moved on. You are indeed still in the Izen, and rolling grass extends as far as the eye can see.
The march continues for another couple of exhausting hours, through the few remaining hours of night and into the early morning. You look for a defensible position but it’s just a big open plain - the occasional small, solitary tree or slight change in elevation probably won’t help in a fight. The march is starting to take its toll - everyone must pass a DC 10 constitution check or be Fatigued. A fatigued character can’t run or charge and takes a penalty of –2 to Strength and Dexterity.
Murzush is starting to get worried. She stops the group. ”We should have arrived by now. Maybe it’s farther than I thought or we’re a little too far east or west. Some of you are locals right? Can you tell how close we are?”
Between the information the group got and what Murzush can provide it’d take a DC 10 knowledge: local or Geography check to see how close you are to the fort you’re aiming for.
Another howl rings out. It’s still impossible to tell how close they are, but they’re definitely closing in. They’ve been going off a couple times an hour, to remind you they’re still on the hunt.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 11/11 , CMD = 16 d20=3 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 9:43:02 AM My knowledge of this area is limited (knowledge geography = 3). Sorry I can't help more.
Oh, but I do have a map of the area, Izen, and the Culverwood. Would those be useful?
Ooc: I was not sure how to reconcile having a pass l map with such a low roll.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 11/11 , CMD = 16 d20=18 ; d20+2=10 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 10:15:26 AM
Ooc: Con checks for Camalayaas and Fizzgig. I didn't roll for Naithi since she is riding.
DM Mitch Friday January 31st, 2020 10:33:12 AM
(murzush has a map as well but someone Has to have the skill or local knowledge to determine distances on it due to it being unclear where are you started from or how fast you were going
Paper maps don’t come with helpful you are here dots.)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 11/11 , CMD = 16 d20+7=10 ; d20+7=15 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 10:50:25 AM
I scratch me head. I know true north lies on that direction... But that is all I can figure out. This grass all looks identical. My training is focused in the forest.
Survival check to about getting lost = 10 vs dc15. Fail
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+1=20 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 11:14:25 AM
Knowledge: 20 (both have the same roll, so...)
Myre looks at the map, a latent memory stirring in her brain. It's not her memory, but it's a memory. Maybe it's Waddles' memory. Either way, she knows what's wrong.
"We drifted too far {insert direction here}. We need to go that way." Myre points off to the {insert direction here}. She hopes that fake memory was accurate.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 11/11 d20+2=7 ; d20+6=20 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 12:15:14 PM
Bastarge stops, bends over, and puts his hands on his knees. He gasps, "Too far. Too much." He takes another deep breath and looks back the way they came. "Can't go on much more." When Myre points in a direction, Bastarge looks at the map and says, "Yes, we're right there."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 12/12, CMD = 17 d20+3=13 ; d20+1=7 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 12:18:27 PM
Wiping the sweat from his brow Lothlo responds to Naithi I'm glad you recognize where we are... this march is draining me, the faster we get there the better. knowledge (local)=13 con=7
Zazu (Cayzle) d20=3 ; d20+3=12 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 2:27:10 PM
Hard to post on phone in a meeting, but Zazu is definitely fatigued. The rogue draws and loads a sling. And draws a dagger. And stumbles onwards.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 d20+2=14 ; Saturday February 1st, 2020 7:28:31 AM
Ash is quite confident that she knows the direction they need to head and the distance they need to go. Myre has the right of it too. Ash will add any extra info that Myre leaves out or isn't familiar with. Perhaps any upcoming changes of terrain, or fauna they may need to be mindful of.
She is still quite invigorated by the whole situation, and the adrenaline is keeping her body going surprisingly well. Unfortunately Ash doesn't have any spells that would help the rest of the party nor the physical strength to help keep them on their feet.
------------- Knowl Local check vs DC10: Autopass Knowl Geography check vs DC10: Autopass Con check vs DC10: 14=Pass!
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+2=13 ; Sunday February 2nd, 2020 11:00:33 AM
Myre's feeling fine, btw...
(Forgot to make the CON check: 13 = Pass)
DM Mitch Monday February 3rd, 2020 7:42:09 AM Naithi has a map and figures out where north is. Myre figures out where they are. Bastarge is feeling pretty tired and agrees with Myre’s conclusion. Lothlo is also tired. Zazu is the same. Ash knows where they are and is doing pretty well but has no magic to help the rest.
The party is able to figure out that they’re really close. You could probably make it within the hour. Unfortunately it turns out they have about five minutes - a dust cloud is growing to the south which is almost certainly the pursuing wolf-riders. You have about 5 minutes to prepare.
A few minutes later the orcs pull up about 30 feet away. One of them speaks, ”Murzush. I always knew you would betray us. No one should have ever trusted you sorceress witch. Tell me, what other clan did you hope to escape to? It seems they’ve left you to the elves.”
Murzush moves to the front of the group. ”Thorg. You’ve always been stupid and ugly. I’m working with the elves - they will be here any second. You’d better run if you want to keep your head.”
”HA! Like they’d work with any orc. These slaves may have been stupid enough to believe you but I”m not.” he grins viciously as he looks at the rest of the party. ”Let me guess, she told you you’d all escape to the woods and live happily ever after. Oldest trick in the book to steal a pack of slaves and move up in a new tribe when you make a gift of them. Eliminate her for me and we’ll spare your miserable lives, else the lot of you will be food for our wolves.”
DM Mitch Monday February 3rd, 2020 7:43:19 AM Map!
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+2=22 ; d20+2=19 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+1=7 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 11:33:09 AM "Waddles, I think it's time to show these silly orcs we can do more than serve drinks." On cue, a small rubber pig floats out of her right shoulder and hovers there. It's not particularly threatening, but it's a little odd. When she reaches out to pet him an ugly, blue energy erupts from it and transfers to her hand. She waits a bit, while the orcs get closer. When they're about 30 seconds out, she grabs Waddles and squeezes it. A stream of grease squirts out of it's nostrils.
Preparation: cast chill touch & grease (should have 5 rounds left when combat starts)
Then, she waits until the orcs catch up and give their little speech. "Oh, we figured she might try that. We just like the odds of us versus her than us versus your whole tribe. I mean...duh." She rolls her eyes. "Anyway, the wold will be better off without any of you in it. Get melted." She points at Wr1 and a stream of acid sprays out from Waddles, smacking the wolf square in the face.
Standard: Acidic ray - Hit Nat20 (confirm 19). 2 damage (9 if crit).
Zazu fatigued (Cayzle) d20+9=16 ; d20+1=9 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 1:17:19 PM
Note that Zazu has crafting skill and pre-made traps along with. Granted they are intended to catch squirrels, rats, and mice. But since the elf has five minutes, Zazu tries to set a few up before the enemy arrives, pointing them out to friends so that no one will step into them.
[OOC: I do not have the details on these. I'm assuming CR1 traps. Something like this:
Tangle Trap CR 1 Type mechanical; Perception DC 20; Disable Device DC 20 Effects: Trigger touch; Reset none Effect Atk +10 melee touch (entangled until you take a full round action to free yourself)
If needed, Craft Traps check: 16 (includes penalty for fatigue)
Hoping the DM will fill in any gaps / make needed rulings.]
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Zazu lets fly with a sling bullet, aiming for the orc on Wolf 5. Attacking at -1 for fatigue and -1 for using stones, not bullets. Zazu hits AC9, a miss.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 11/11 d20+4=14 ; d4+2=6 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 3:24:09 PM
Bastarge looks at the approaching wolves and over at Murzush. He figured it was at least likely she could have been planning them as gifts, but she did get them this far. All internal discussions ended as Myre shoots acid out of a pig's nose. "Guess we're fighting, then." He stands ready with his dagger.
OOC: Ready action to stab anything that comes near: hit AC 14, 6 dam.
Fatigued: A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 11/11 , CMD = 16 d20+2=15 ; d6+1=4 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 8:39:19 PM
As we make our last minute preparations I spot a cute pig making its appearance, but someone else has already befriended it. We will have to take the time to introduce our little friends later.
After an hour of waiting the nasty orcs arrive in a couple of tasty looking wolves. Those could feed if for some time...I quickly produce a magic flame and hold it in my hand.
Fizzgig continues to guard me and stays by side as Camalayaas, but I know that she will use her judgement and attack as she sees fit unless I command her.
I am surprised when a decision breaks out. Really? Like we are going to decide to go back with the orcs because they asked? Suddenly the pig attacks... Why couldn't I have seen it first. Fizzgig is trained. I could start training another animal now...
I follow the others lead and their my flame at the weakened enemy.
Cast Produce Flame Ranged Touch WR1 if still alive = hit touch AC 15 for 4 dmg (If it is dead go for the next most weakened enemy. If none are weakened go for the leader. If he is dead pick at random.)
Ooc: Do animals get AoO? If so they will attack anything that approaches Naithi. If not, full defense.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 12/12, CMD = 17 (Fatigued) d20+7=10 ; d20+7=17 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=4 ; Monday February 3rd, 2020 9:50:41 PM
Lothlo pulls a Masterwork arrow from his quiver and waits for them to get within 30 feet so he can shoot them point blank. Taking a breath he rapidly shoots two arrows towards the oncoming targets. He will aim for wolf 1 first, followed by rider one, and will continue right as enemies fall. As the enemy approaches he reminds the others of the advice Murzush gave them.
Don't forget to choose carefully between the wolves and the riders when you attack. The wolves are likely more important to take down.
Attack 1 = 10 Damage 1= 6
Attack 2 = 17 Damage 2 = 4
Fatigued - Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, - No trick shots available... yet. Ammunition Tracking: 2x MW arrows shot")
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 d4=4 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 4:36:17 AM
Ash has no intention of talking with the orcs. What is there to say? They're obviously here to either capture or kill the party. That's enough to make them target.
She prepares to defend the group should any of the wolves get too close
------------- Move action: Move in front of Murzush Standard action: READY to cast Cause Fear at any wolf that gets within 25ft. Wolf to make a DC16 Will Save if it has 5 or fewer HD. Fail=Frightened for 4 rounds. Pass=Shaken for 1 round
Frightened: A frightened creature flees from the source of its fear as best it can Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
DM Mitch d20=1 ; d20=7 ; d20=18 ; d20=15 ; d20=20 ; d20=4 ; d20=11 ; d20=16 ; d20=20 ; d20=5 ; d20=16 ; d20=11 ; d20=17 ; d20=9 ; d20=15 ; d20=12 ; d20=7 ; d20=11 ; d20=11 ; d20=10 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+2=8 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+2=7 ; d6=3 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+5=20 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=4 ; d6=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=4 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 6:42:26 AM Myre replies to the offer with a acid ray to wolf 1’s face. Zazu spreads out some traps and misses with his slingstone Bastarge has some internal discussion which is rudely interrupted Naithi is surprised by the orc’s offer but not interested. She finishes off the wolf Myre hit. Lothlo misses once and hits the second time. Ash isn’t interested in talking and readies a spell.
Orc 1 leaps off his dead wolf with an enraged bellow and charges - right into Zazu’s trap which trips him and makes him fall over. Wolf rider 2 charges right through the grease (made it’s save) to attack Camalayaas. The animals bite at each other but both miss then the rabbit slashed by a scimitar for 8 damage. Wolf rider 3 charges Bastarge, gets stabbed a little, then the wolf bites him for 4 damage. It tries to trip, but he stays on his feet. Wolf Rider 4 charges Naithi and the orc slashes her for 9 damage Wolf Rider 5 also charges Naithi. Both wolf and rider hit her and drop her
Murzush grimaces and says a hasty incantation. Fire flies from her hands engulfing wolf and rider 4 and 5. Rider 5 catches most of it, screaming and falling off his mount. The others are merely singed.
Orc AC is 13, wolf AC is 14
Wolf 1: 13 damage (Dead) Wolf 3: 6 damage Wolf 4: 3 damage Wolf 5: 3 damage Orc 1 4 damage Orc 5: dead
DM Mitch Tuesday February 4th, 2020 6:43:17 AM Map!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 11/11 , CMD = 16 Tuesday February 4th, 2020 11:31:20 AM
My body is shattered, I can see it clearly. A body shouldn't be able to lay in this position, but I am. So, this'll be my end then. Warped and twisted, with nobody to help me. I'm down on my knees, soon I will probably be down on my back. I want to stand up, but I can't. My legs, they won't move. My body, it won't move.
I can't.. I can't take this any longer. Live or die, just choose one already, body. I can't take this anymore. Please choose life. I don't want to die. I'm sure we can make it out of this, please choose life.
I feel drowsy and dizzy, everything is spinning around me. It won't stop. I can't focus on anything, it keeps moving away from me. It's no use. I guess I'll close my eyes for now.
I love you all.
ooc: Not sure, but I think I am dead.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 11/11 d20+4=5 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 11:58:56 AM
Bastarge tries to attack the wolf, but he is so surprised that it actually attacked that he just waves his little knife, threatening no one at all.
Zazu takes a 5 ft step over to get a better look at the fight. Whips a sling stone at Wolf 5. Tired, and using a stone instead of a bullet, that's an attack at +1 ... but hits AC15 ... for 3 damage!
The short elf smiles and reloads the sling.
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+2=5 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 4:41:09 PM
Myre was starting to enjoy this, then Naithi went down. That was decidedly harshing her mellow. She has no way to heal her new friend. The best she can do is get rid of these orcs so they can get her help.
She continues holding her chill touch, instead sending another ray at wolf 2. Her aim isn't nearly as good this time, though.
Hit AC 5. Bother.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 d8+1=5 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 6:42:57 PM
Naithi was brave to have acted like a shield, but it seems the orcs and wolves were just too strong.
Ash takes a step closer and casts a spell on her to try and keep her away from Gargul
"Come on. Keep your eyes open. Plenty more orcs around here to kill" she looks up to Murzush "Not you, of course"
Well.... not yet anyway.
------------------- Free: 5ft step towards Naithi Standard: Cast CLW on Naithi. D8+1=5. Nathi is healed for 5pts!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 12/12, CMD = 17 (Fatigued) d20+7=10 ; d20+7=9 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=7 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 9:06:53 PM
Lothlo takes aim at orc 1, but fatigue seems to have taken a toll on his normally steady hand. The arrows fly through the air with great force, but their path isn't quite on the mark.
Attack 1 = 10 Damage 1= 7
Attack 2 = 9 Damage 2 = 7
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Fatigued - Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, - No trick shots available... yet. Consumables Tracking: 2x MW arrows shot
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: -1/11 , CMD = 16 d20+2=9 ; d20+2=6 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2020 11:35:18 PM
As Naithi struggles to regain consciousness (con check = 9, fail) Camalayaas takes a 5 foot step north before grabbing Naithi's armor in her mouth and dragging her out of harms way. At the same time Fizzgig noves forward to attack W2, but it is clear he is no threat.
Naithi's Con Save = 9, fail
Camalayas Actions 5ft step North Pick up Naithi (Does not trigger an AoO) Move 10ft North
Fizzgig, Engage Worg 2. Hit A 6, miss
DM Mitch d20+2=3 ; d20+5=20 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+2=9 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+2=17 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=19 ; 3d4=6 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 7:06:00 AM Naithi hovers between life and death. Bastarge is surprised by the aggressive wolf and misses. Zazu is pleased a trap worked and pegs a wolf with a bullet Myre stops having fun and misses her shot. Ash heals Naithi Lothlo is feeling a little tired and misses both shots. Naithi’s pets attack!
Orc 1 spends some time getting out of the trap. Wolf 2 runs away in fear, taking along his cursing rider. Wolf rider 3 continues to engage in coordinated attacks against Bastarge for 7 damage. Wolf rider 4 advances on Murzush and hits her for 9 Wolf 5 circles around to attack Bastarge but merely scratches his armor.
Murzush takes a 5 foot step back and casts Burning Hands again. The rider’s take a face full of flame each and die - the wolves manage to avoid the worst of it.
Wolf 1: 13 damage (Dead) Wolf 3: 9 damage Wolf 4: 6 damage Wolf 5: 6 damage Orc 1 4 damage Orc 3: 6 damage (dead) Orc 4: 6 damage (dead) Orc 5: 7 damage (dead)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 12/12, CMD = 17 (Fatigued) d20+7=24 ; d20+7=8 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=6 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 10:16:35 AM
Lothlo takes a deep breath and tries to shake off the cobwebs, sending two more arrows flying at orc 1. The first arrow appears to fly true, but the second arrow again just doesn't seem to fly straight.
Attack 1 = 10 Damage 1= 7
Attack 2 = 8 Damage 2 = 6
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Fatigued - Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, - No trick shots available... yet. Consumables Tracking: 6x MW arrows shot
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+2=10 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 11:04:47 AM
Myre lets out a low whistle as their savior(?) downs some orcs. She really hoped they wouldn't have to kill her later.
She takes a 5' step forward and gives Fizzgig a little pet. "She'll be ok, little one." To drive the point home, she hurls more acid at wolf 4, but just misses. She pouts a little, but stops short of stomping her foot down. It would be unbecoming, and she might hit Fizzgig by mistake.
Waddles looks at her, then slowly shakes its head disapprovingly.
Hit touch AC 10 - probably a miss.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 4/11 d20+4=5 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 1:44:53 PM
Bastarge grunts in pain as the wolf strikes him. He nods in the direction of Murzush as she casts her fire. He tries to defend himself, but the dagger just bounces off the wolf's hide. He drops that dagger, because it's obviously defective, and draws the spare.
Zazu takes a five foot step, flanking Wolf 5 with Bastarge on the other side. Fatigued and flanking and Str 10, so the elf is a +1 to hit. Zazu hits AC10, a miss, and frowns.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 Wednesday February 5th, 2020 6:49:26 PM OOC: I'll be making a proper post when I get home, but wanted to let Naithi know I will be healing her again.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: -1/11 , CMD = 16 Thursday February 6th, 2020 12:42:10 AM
It's warm, it's warm and it tickles as it makes its way down my body in small rivers of crimson red. What an odd sensation, I'm dying, but it feels warm and ticklish.
Suddenly a warmth washes over me and I feel my life force returning and my eyes begin to flicker open. I raise my hand up and rub Camalayaas' nose. Unable to return to the fight I cast entangle on as many of the enemies as I can and then climb properly onto Camalayass' back, prepared to jump off, away from anything trying to attack me
As I do this Camalayaas prepares to keep me out of harm's way and Fizzgig comes closer to continue guarding me.
Naithi --------------------- Cast entangle climb on Camalayaas' back (5ft step off of back in the opposite direction of anything that approaches and tries to attack her after Camalayaas action)
Camalayaas ---------------------- Hold position, full defense Take 5ft step away from anything trying to attack it
Fizzgig --------------------- Allows petting Give sad yips when Naithi's name is mentioned Move to defend Naithi
Spell info Highlight to display spoiler: { Entangle: This spell causes tall grass, weeds, and other plants to wrap around creatures in the area of effect or those that enter the area. Creatures that fail their save gain the entangled condition. Creatures that make their save can move as normal, but those that remain in the area must save again at the end of your turn. Creatures that move into the area must save immediately. Those that fail must end their movement and gain the entangled condition. Entangled creatures can attempt to break free as a move action, making a Strength or Escape Artist check. The DC for this check is equal to the DC of the spell. The entire area of effect is considered difficult terrain while the effect lasts. (I posted on Wednesday I would have the group look for a battle location with advantageous terrain such as thorns...but I don't think we found any.
If the plants in the area are covered in thorns, those in the area take 1 point of damage each time they fail a save against the entangle or fail a check made to break free. Other effects, depending on the local plants, might be possible at GM discretion.
Entangled The character is ensnared. Being entangled impedes movement, but does not entirely prevent it unless the bonds are anchored to an immobile object or tethered by an opposing force. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) or lose the spell. }
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 d8+1=6 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 4:07:46 AM
Ash uses her last cure spell to rouse Naithi from unconsciousness
"There now. Try not to get hit that hard again"
DM Mitch d20=12 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=18 ; d20=1 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=5 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 6:27:27 AM Lothlo manages to kill orc 1. Myre is impressed by Murzush, comforts Fizzgig, and misses her spell. Bastarge decides he has a defective dagger and switches to the other. Zazu stabs and misses. Ash heals Naithi Naithi gets up and casts entangle. The fleeing rider fails his save, the rest make it.
Orc two takes this chance to dismount his feared wolf and is instantly entangled. Wolf 3 bites at Bastarge but continues to fail to hurt the agile gnome. Wolf 4 advances on Murzush who slaps away it’s attempted bite. Wolf 5 goes for Zazu but rolls poorly.
Murzush steps back again and switches to Magic Missile killing Wolf 4.
Wolf 1: 13 damage (Dead) Wolf 2: feared (2 rounds left), entangled Wolf 3: 9 damage Wolf 4: 16 damage (Dead) Wolf 5: 6 damage Orc 1: 11 damage (dead) Orc 3: 6 damage (dead) Orc 4: 6 damage (dead) Orc 5: 7 damage (dead)
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 4/11 d20+7=20 ; d4+2=6 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 11:28:18 AM
Bastarge notices that he is suddenly flanked with wolves as well. He switches targets and hopes to take out the wolf that's slightly distracted by Zazu, striking true with the new dagger.
OOC: Hit wolf 5 AC 20, damage: 6
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+2=21 ; d6=6 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 12:08:14 PM
Myre smiles when Fizzgig lets her pet him "We're going to be friends, little one" She starts to squeeze past him when Murzush kills the wolf she was going to target. Instead, she targets Orc2 with her last acidic ray.
Hit touch AC 21 for 7 damage.
She curtly nods at Waddles and makes a little "hmph!" sound, obviously pleased with herself. Waddles doesn't seem very impressed.
Fatigued Zazu takes another stab at Wolf 5. Flanking, that's at +1 ... a 3 misses!
James posting for WIlliam / Lothlo d20+7=10 ; d20+7=16 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=4 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 12:32:16 AM
James posting for William / Lothlo
Lothlo takes aim again, watching his arrows diminish. He's still unsure about Naithi's magic ability, but on the way she told him she prepared a mending cantrip and suggested she could repair his broken arrows. He hopes she is telling the truth,because he is going to need it.
attack orc #2 (if not available attack orc with lowest health)
Attack 1 = 10 Damage 1= 6
Attack 2 = 16 Damage 2 = 4
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Fatigued - Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, - No trick shots available... yet. Consumables Tracking: 6x MW arrows shot
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 5/11 , CMD = 16 d20+2=21 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+2=18 ; d3+4=6 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 12:40:49 AM
My spells diminished, I load up my sling and launch a bullet at one of the weaker wolves.
Fizzgig snarls as wolf 4 approaches and bites him on the nose.
Actions Fizzgig Atk (bite) Wolf 4 for 3 dmg Naithi Atk (sling) Wolf 3 for 6 dmg (I am on Camalayaas' back, so I should have line of sight)
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 Friday February 7th, 2020 4:39:39 AM
Ash decides now is the time to get back in the fight, and does so by trying to keep Orc 2 from getting any closer to the party
---------------------- Standard: Cast Daze. Orc 2 to make a Will Save vs DC15 or be dazed for 1 round
Dazed: The creature is unable to act normally. A dazed creature can take no actions, but has no penalty to AC.
DM Mitch d20=3 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 5:52:19 AM Bastarge finally manages a good stap taking Wolf 5 to it’s last legs. Myre melts orc 2 with acid. Zazu tries to finish off 5 but misses. Lothlo considers targeting an orc, but they’re all dead, so instead finishes off wolf 3. Naithi and her pet finish off wolf 4 and 5 Ash is ready to daze something, but everything’s dead.
Wolf two, entangled and feared, whines as it struggles to escape and run.
Murzush sits on the ground. ”It worked. We won.” she says, looking and sounding surprised and relieved. ”There would normally be a dozen wolf riders. This wouldn’t have worked any other time of the year.”
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Friday February 7th, 2020 10:38:42 AM "Splendid," Myre responds. "Now, do we need to be worried about being sold to another orc tribe? I'm starting to like you, Murzush. I would be very upset if I had to rethink that."
Myre's tone isn't overtly hostile. She passed a knowledge check before the combat. Is she aware of an elven keep in the area Murzush is leading them to?
She's concerned about Naithi, but has no ability to care for her. Best she stay out of the way so her new friend can receive what aid she needs. She does reach down to reassure Fizzgig again. "See," she whispers. "Told you she'd be ok. You were very brave to protect her from that wolf."
Waddles floats over to stare Myre in the eyes. "Yes Waddles. You were very brave as well." This seems to placate the pig, who goes back to hovering above her shoulder.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 4/11 Friday February 7th, 2020 11:20:42 AM
Bastarge plops down on his rear, bleeding and exhausted. He looks over the massive gash on his leg and gasps, "What in the Wold is that flying pig thing?"
Zazu quickly looks over the dead for weapons -- melee and missile -- with which the elf is proficient. That's simple weapons, plus hand crossbow, rapier, sap, shortbow, and short sword. Zazu will point out and inventory any quick loot -- coins, pouches to carry coins, potions, rings, jewelry.
Appraise (trained) 16
Then it is time to fly. "To the woods."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 12/12, CMD = 17 (Fatigued) Friday February 7th, 2020 7:25:03 PM Murzush, do we need to finish off that last one? You said it would attack us, but it looks like it wants to flee. Lothlo quickly collects his arrows, and will see if Naithi can repair the destroyed ones once they reach somewhere safe
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 5/11 , CMD = 16 Friday February 7th, 2020 11:58:01 PM Thank you for looking after Fizzgig for me, he appears to have taken a looking to you. I tell Myre as the little fuzz ball jumps into my lap. And Ash, I expect I have you to thank for healing me. You have me gratitude. My people say you cannot truly know someone heart until you have fought beside them, and now I feel I can trust you all.
Joining the conversation I add I thought we were going to the fort first and then to the forest. That would give us time to heal and resupply. What if the distance from the fort to the forest?
I quickly skin the wolves and gather to as much meat as I can and set aside the pelts, teeth and claws to prepare later. Hot long until we head out? I can quickly prep the meat to hold until later.
Wolf is a tough meat with a strong around and dominating flavor. I prefer a beer & red wine marinade using half dark beer and half strong red wine with ground black pepper, a slug of rock salt, and a small handful of juniper berries, rosemary, and bay leaves. I recommending marinating the meat, wrapping it inside a hide and cooking it at the fort.
After Lothlo gathers up his arrows I add them to my bullets and slowly begin the process of mending them. It is a slow process, but can easily be done while I sit comfortably on Camalayaas' back.
DM Mitch Sunday February 9th, 2020 8:20:28 AM
For escaping the Orc camp and defeating the wolf riders everyone gets 2000 exp.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 9/9 Sunday February 9th, 2020 5:36:21 PM "Hey, you'd have done the same for me" Ash grins back to Naithi "I'll try and patch up some more of those wounds tomorrow". When she sees Naithi get a knife out to skin the wolves for hide and meat, Ash turns her back away. She's happy to eat the meat but doesn't like to watch the animals get skinned.
"We probably shouldn't stay too long. Either the one that fled will get back to the camp, or, they'll realise the riders are missing. Should we expect more to come, Murzush?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 (Fatiged) Monday February 10th, 2020 12:01:57 AM Murzush said we were near enough to the guards before that we might make it before the hunters found us. That was hours ago, even if they send reinforcements now it will be too late to reach us before we get somewhere safe. Still, it's best not to press our luck let's load up anything useful they have on them and get out of here.
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Fatigued - Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 8x MW arrows shot
DM Mitch Monday February 10th, 2020 8:16:36 AM Myre is aware of the Elven keep and as they figured out earlier they’re within an hour of it. She asks if they’re about to be attacked and comforts the animals, real and rubber. Bastarge wonders about waddles Zazu loots the dead. They don’t have much - just 5 scimitars they were using, the studded leather they were wearing, and 250g between them. Lothlo asks if they should finish off the last wolf. He remembers it was enchanted to be afraid - no telling if it’s still the spell or the death of it’s comrades affecting it. Naithi thanks Myre and Ash, declares her trust of the group, and points out they’re going to the fort first. She gets the meat she can from the wolves and explains how to best eat it. Ash says they shouldn’t stay long. Lothlo points out they’re to close to safety to worry about further attacks.
Murzush grunts at Myre’s question. ”If I was going to betray you it would have had to be hours ago, not on the doorstep of the fortress. I kept my word, and soon you will have to do the same. Vouch for me to the elves. If you don’t they will kill me without a second thought. Lothlo has the right of it; we’ll be there within the hour. The woods are a few hours past it.”
The party finishes patching up and packing up the wolf meat and heads out. Within minutes they sight the road. 20 minutes later a band of elves in full approach cautiously. Their helmets conceal expressions, but they have their hands on weapons. One speaks, a woman’s voice, ”Identify yourselves.”
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Monday February 10th, 2020 11:18:40 AM "This is Waddles," Myre says, answering Bastarge's query. "It's a friend," is all she gives in way of an explanation. Her dad told the story about turning Soma into Waddles to half the Wold. She's not keen on giving away her lineage just yet.
She questions the wisdom of skinning the wolves, but Naithi seems pretty quick about it. She watches out of curiosity, then decides it's probably not a hobby she'll be taking up. Pretty fur, though.
Myre is genuinely relieved when the elves appear. She smiles at Murzush before speaking up.
"We're escaped slaves. This orc helped free us and guided us here, just like she said she would. We promised to vouch for her, so that's what I'm doing. Please don't kill her." She pauses, then speaks up again. "Oh, and I'm Myre. I'm very happy to see all of you."
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 15 HP: 4/11 d20=2 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 12:09:05 PM
Bastarge looks around when Myre mentions Waddles. He walks over to Waddles and looks closely at it. If it is still floating, he pokes it to see what happens.
When the group sees the elves approaching, Bastarge considers hiding for just a moment. Then he remembers the orc and figures that will end up not very good. He nods when Myre introduces the group. He tries to agree with Myre and support what she's saying, but instead he stumbles over his words and says, "Me Wadd... no, not Waddles, me Bastarge."
Zazu hands around the armor and scimitars to carry so everybody has a fair share, holding onto the 250 gp in a pouch made out of a dead orc's shirt.
The rogue salvages what is possible of the traps laid before, and then is glad to walk with new friends on the way to the elf fort.
[OOC: PC sheet updated to add Wiz1.]
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 (Fatiged) d20=18 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 9:14:49 PM
Lothlo looks at himself in rags, then at his fellow escapees. Then looks back at the fully armed guards. Of all the things they may think about this group, being an actual threat probably isn't one of them.
I'm Lothlo Windwood, I was enslaved when a group of orcs raided a tavern in Izen. I'm part of the group here that managed to escape... but just barely. About 20-25 minutes in the direction we came from you will find some of the slave drivers that were trying to chase us down. The full encampment is probably half a day's march from here.
Murzush was part of the orc band, she helped us escape last night. As Myree said, we vouch for her. She has been true to her word in helping free us, and put herself in incredible risk in doing so... do you mind if I sit down while we talk? I'm afraid the orcs don't treat their slaves well, and I'm more than a bit fatigued after all that's happened.
Diplomacy = 18
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 12/18 , CMD = 16 d20+1=11 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 9:26:12 PM
I gratefully accept me share of the spoils, though the scimtar is taller than I am and makes me look like something out of a story book.
When the elves approach I scratch Camalayaas ear as I respond. I am Naithi of the Drochil clan and this is my companion Camalayaas, the fluffy one is Fizzgig, and that guy there is Cuddly Mule. I was captured by the orcs and forced to fight for their entertainment until Murzush helped us escape. I think she was more property than slave... They don't treat us women well..
I point to Murzush as I speak and am overly conscious of the fact that while I say women I more closely resemble one of their children than an adult.
Diplomacy = 11 (Character Sheet updated, except for Camalayaas' tricks. Still learning how they work.)
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 5:25:21 AM
Ash looks to the others and then to the elves. They only asked for identification after all.
"Ash Silverkin" she answers, raising her hand in a half-hearted wave/greeting "So where are you folk from? Anywhere nearby where we could rest a while?"
She doesn't take any threatening actions as far as she can tell. The party look completely outnumbered.
OOC: Header updated
DM Mitch d100=74 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 8:10:24 AM Myre introduces Waddles to the group, then the group to the patrol. Bastarge considers hiding and gets a little flustered. Zazu passes out loot. Lothlo looks at the party and reflects on how threatening they are. True they are in rags, but they’re also armed and armored over the rags and have clearly just seen battle. He explains the situation diplomatically. Naithi talks about herself. Ash asks where the elves are from and a place to rest.
The Elves relax a little. The leader says to the group, ”Escaped slaves then. Not uncommon, though usually only slavers count orcs among the group. We will escort you to the fort where you can rest and recover. Your weapons will be taken at the front gate and returned when you leave. Is there further pursuit our patrols might be engaged by?”
Murzush stays quiet, letting the others take the lead.
Myre (Carl) AC: 12/12/10 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 12:01:43 PM
Waddles wobbles a bit as Bastarge pokes it. The pig rights itself, then boops the gnome right on the nose. It can't make facial expressions of any kind, but manages to express its indignation. Myre flicks it lightly behind the ear. "Be nice, Waddles. These are our new friends." It sinks a little, riding directly on her shoulder.
***
Myre smiles. It will be nice to rest and recover. She's not satisfied that Murzush will be safe, though.
"Including Murzush here? We owe her our lives, or at least our freedom. It would be unbecoming of us to not ensure her safety.
"As far as patrols, not that we're aware of. Murzush says we were lucky only 4 riders came after us. There was some big revelry last night, so most of the encampment is probably still hung over. We haven't heard any additional howls from any more riders, but I'm hardly an expert on these things."
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 21/21 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 1:16:53 PM
Bastarge looks confused when the small pig bounces into his nose! He shakes his head, then a grin spreads across his face. His mind is whirring with possibilities for things involving a small, floating pig.
He looks back at the elves and agrees with Myre, "I don't see anyone following us right now, but a few minutes ago, well, we took care of that patrol."
Then the elf's head shakes. "There might be more behind us," Zazu mentions to the elves. "Listen for the howls."
Looks around, but not just for pursuers -- Zazu has the oddest feeling that something is seeking, searching, something not all that far away.
DMs: Highlight to display spoiler: {Zazu's familiar, a bunny, which will find his new master next time Zazu sleeps.}
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d20=12 ; d20=8 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 6:21:32 PM "Do you often have problems with orcs around here? There's quite a few of them" Ash has a vague idea of how many orcs there were and is curious how safe they might be at the fort. Well. It is a fort after all, so she thinks she'll be pretty safe.
Perception: 12 Sense Motive: 8
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 (Fatiged) Tuesday February 11th, 2020 10:30:57 PM
Lothlo hears of the fort and dreams of a full belly and a chance to bathe soon fill his head.
That sounds more than fair, I'm almost too exhausted to shoot at this point anyway. As far as further pursuers, Murzush would know best, but I assume nobody else will follow us. We had enough of a head start that by the time the realize their hunting party isn't coming back they'll know we would have slipped beyond their reach.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 12/18 , CMD = 16 Tuesday February 11th, 2020 11:04:44 PM
I lay my head on Camalayaas. You hear that girl. We are going to be safe soon.
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