DM Steve -- at the short grass Tuesday February 4th, 2020 11:37:39 PM
. . . Howls continue to pursue them.
The party is running near the back of the fey troop. With Bwyell in hand, Grindar keeps running but stays towards the back of the party along side Caelwyn. Grindar is ready to turn and face whatever seems to be chasing them if needed. Caelwyn stays with Grindar toward the back of the group, ready to defend the rear of the party if necessary. Grindar -- Highlight to display spoiler: {Although Grindar has not turned to see them, which would mean slowing, he estimates that the party is in a near-stampede situation again.}
'Lil runs along with the rest of her dudes, staying just ahead of Grindar and Caelwyn. She's ready to turn and fight should the need arise, but she's so far outta her element that she ain't makin' that call without good reason. For now, she books it.
Bigby continues on.
As Sol guides the others he tries to keep them in a tight group, avoiding the edges of the corridor wherever possible. "We must keep moving, lest these beasts catch up with us!"
The path the group is travelling begins to show a patchy, fog-like appearance. Sol -- Highlight to display spoiler: {From his understanding of Sylvan, Sol realizes that the other fey are talking about the diddles becoming anxious, and how it's going to affect their control of the corridor. Before Sol voices a warning, however, Biel does.} Biel yells, "Prepare for battle!" Creatures are slipping through the "fog", moving from patch to patch, newly appearing, or disappearing. It's late now to be outrunning the creatures, they're around the troop of fey and the party. There is little in the way of fighting, though -- just running. The diddle's humming goes out of tune, and the party finds themselves dumped back into the Wold once again. They are better prepared for it this time.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+8=19 ; d8+3=8 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+6=23 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=5 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 10:59:24 AM "On your flank, Cae!" calls out 'Lil as a mutant appears right behind her paladin dude. She strikes out at Maya, skewering the thing (hopefully!).
Hit AC 20 for 8 damage.
She moves up between her dudes, prepared to stab any mutant what tries to eat'em.
AoO w/ combat reflexes & 10' reach:
Hit AC 26 for 4 damage Hit AC 14 for 7 damage Hit AC 23 for 5 damage
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+6=18 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+4=17 ; d6+1=5 ; d20+4=14 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 1:41:55 PM
Bigby and Wolfgang will ready an attack for anything that comes near him and Sol. 18 att, 5 dmg, wolfgang bite 17, 5 dmg, 14 trip roll.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 32/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 d20+10=19 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 5:41:23 PM
Worried that this may become another stampede, Grindar yells out, "We need to protect our Fey friends" He than steps forward and attacks a mutant with a two handed attack.
Hits AC 19 for 8+7=15 slashing damage
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 40/40; CMD: 15 d20+8=18 ; d8+3=6 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2020 9:30:23 PM
"By Domi!" Caelwyn is taken aback by the sudden appearance of the mutant directly next to him. He immediately stabs at it with his trident, eager to move on once he has dispatched it.
Attack 18, Damage 6
DM Steve -- at the short grass 2d4=6 ; d20=15 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=13 ; d6+1=5 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 12:01:33 AM "On your flank, Cae!" calls out 'Lil as a mutant appears right behind her paladin dude. She strikes out at Maya, skewering the thing. She moves up between her dudes, prepared to stab any mutant what tries to eat'em. As the mutants rush in, she wounds two more.
Bigby and Wolfgang will ready an attack for anything that comes near him and Sol. Each of them successfully strikes the same mutant, wounding it.
Worried that this may become another stampede, Grindar yells out, "We need to protect our Fey friends!" He then steps forward and attacks a mutant with a two handed attack, disabling it.
"By Domi!" Caelwyn is taken aback by the sudden appearance of the mutant directly next to him. He immediately stabs at it with his trident, eager to move on once he has dispatched it.
Heading Grindar's words, Sol does his best to defend himself (total defense, +4 to AC).
It is indeed another stampede, and each of the party members takes 6 damage (fortitude save + AC vs DC:30 for half damage; this also affects the animals). Aside from the wounded, the mutants run past the party. (Don't worry, it looks lihe there are plenty more coming.) Other than the one that Grindar saved -- a surprisingly aggressive little man less than a foot tall -- the fey of all sizes have disappeared into the grasses.
Although wounded, Biel casts a spell, causing the grasses the mutants are running through to grow incredibly dense. "That will slow them considerably. Enough, at any rate, that they won't be able to trample us sheerly by numbers."
The little man pokes one of the mutants with his little sword, without obvious affect.
The mutants fight back in their various ways. Bigby dodges a bludgeoning tail. Caelwyn is bitten (for 5 points) by a creature that now seems to be mostly mouth. One that 'Lil hit finds Grindar closer, but misses him with its claw -- one claw that is suddenly bigger than its others. The big one grows a whip-like limb from its back to attack 'Lil, but seems not to have mastered it's use yet. The one that Grindar struck moves away, managing only five feet of travel despite growing extra legs to help make the journey.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=12 ; d3=1 ; d3=3 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 5:08:16 AM
Sol takes a five foot step back to O33, then cast's Ray of Frost at the mutant next to Bigby (12 to hit Touch AC for 1 damage)
"Why can we not get a simple break to recover! I do hope our entire time here in the Sargrass will be fraught with such dangers!"
'Lil - (Carl) - 33/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+23=34 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=12 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=4 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 11:29:52 AM
Fort save 36 - pass (forgot the clover)
"Everybody slowly move this way," says 'Lil, motioning north. "Let'em keep movin' up towards us!"
OOC: With reach and combat reflexes, 'Lil gets to stab critters with 5' reach a lot if we keep'em moving.
She takes her own advice, taking a 5' step north before continuing to stab the mutant by Caelwyn.
Move: 5' step north Standard: Attack Q33 - Hit AC 21 for 7 damage
AoO + Combat reflexes w/ 10' reach: Hit AC 13 - miss Hit AC 15 for 4 damage Hit AC 12 - miss
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+7=26 ; d2+3=4 ; d20+7=25 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+4=15 ; d6+1=5 ; d20+4=12 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 12:14:13 PM
Bigby will claw 26, 4 dmg, and claw 25, 5 damage, while Wolgang will bite 15, 5dmg, trip roll 12, and they will 5' step north as 'Lil suggests.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 26/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 d20+23=25 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=22 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=8 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 5:58:05 PM
Grindar takes a 5 foot step to get closer to LIl and the others, while trying to keep himself between the little fey guy and the majority of the mutants. he goes full round attack on the regular mutant next to him, though he will direct his off hand towards the $ mutant if the regular one drops on the first hit.
main hand Hits AC 19 for 9 slashing damage
off hand Hits AC 22 for 8 slashing damage
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 40/40; CMD: 15 d20+8=12 ; d8+3=6 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 9:27:13 PM
Caelwyn realizes that he and Lil are about to be charged by a rather large mutant, and concentrates his attacks on the nearest normal mutant, trying to finish it off quickly. He steps forward and attempts to stab it with his trident.
Attack 12, Damage 6
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 Thursday February 6th, 2020 9:27:49 PM
OOC: Caelwyn HP and header update
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 21/27 -AC 17 d20+8=18 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 10:36:55 PM
fort 18.
Sol takes a step, then casts Ray of Frost at the mutant next to Bigby. The ray seems to have no effect. "Why can we not get a simple break to recover! I do hope our entire time here in the Sargrass will be fraught with such dangers!"
"Everybody slowly move this way," says 'Lil, motioning north. "Let'em keep movin' up towards us!" 'Lil proposes a strategy that plays to her strengths. She is unable to take her own advice and step north, however, because Sol is where she wanted to be. She continues to stab the mutant by Caelwyn, killing it.
Bigby, with his claws, and Wolgang with his bite tear down the mutant they were facing.
Grindar steps closer to LIl and the others, while trying to keep himself between the little fey guy and the majority of the mutants. He goes full round attack on the regular mutant next to him, killing it in two blows.
Caelwyn realizes that he and Lil are about to be charged by a rather large mutant, and concentrates his attacks on the nearest normal mutant, trying to finish it off quickly. He steps forward and attempts to stab it with his trident. Unfortunately, he is not successful.
A handful of mutants squeeze out of the thick grass, while more take their place at its edge. Most of these mutants continue on, too few in number to stampede. One shows an interest in the little fey man and receives an ineffective jab from Maya for its curiosity. It attacks the fey, which easily eludes the mutant. Deciding that this time it would be better to be discreet, the fey joins Grindar. Meanwhile, the large mutant grows a second mouth and attacks. It misses both Caelwyn and Grindar with its bites, but lashes 'Lil with its whip (4 damage). The mutant Grindar had previously injured starts digging into the ground, making slow headway away from the fight. Biel pulls a potion out of his gear.
Mutants, AC 15: Q33 Dmg - dead O36 Dmg - dead P36/37 Dmg - 5 N31 Dmg - dead O37 Dmg - 15 (moved away) M35 Dmg - 0
'Lil - (Carl) - 29/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+6=15 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=8 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=6 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 10:30:21 AM
'Lil winces as the big mutant's tail slices into her arm. "Oye. You're gonna regret that, ya big dummy."
She makes good on the threat, piercing the thing with Maya.
Hit AC 15 for 7 damage.
She takes a 5' step and continues suggesting her dudes do the same. "Come on, folks! Make'em follow us."
Two AoO hit:
Hit AC 15 for 10 damage Hit AC 20 for 6 damage Last AoO misses
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 21/27 -AC 17 d20+7=10 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+10=29 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 1:03:06 PM
Bigby will attack any of those mutants close by (ooc can't tell on map anymore), and continue to 5' step in the direction 'Lil suggests. att 10, wolfgang 5. "Argh, this is getting frustrating." 29 for mounted combat to dodge attack against Bigby.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=12 ; d3=2 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 5:45:38 PM
Sol attempts an Acid Splash instead ((12 vs Touch AC, 2 damage on hit))
"I am not certain my Arcane power will work here... at least not as well as I would like..."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 26/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 d20+8=12 ; d20+8=15 ; d8+4=6 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 8:32:57 PM
Grindar goes for another full round attack against the big mutant.
Main hand hits AC 12 Miss
Off hand Hits AC 15 for 6 damage
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 d20+8=27 ; d8+3=4 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 9:27:30 PM
Caelwyn stabs another mutant while taking a five foot step back.
'Lil winces as the big mutant's tail slices into her arm. "Oye. You're gonna regret that, ya big dummy." She makes good on the threat, piercing the thing with Maya. She takes a step back and continues suggesting her dudes do the same. "Come on, folks! Make'em follow us."
Bigby looks for an enemy to attack, but is not close to any mutants. He and Wolfgang wait for the party to close with them, as they are in the direction 'Lil is encouraging the others to go. (OOC: Sorry for forgetting to post the map link.) Bigby is in a position to see Biel is also fighting his own battle, wielding a shortspear and using his shield. Biel does not seem to need help.
Sol attempts an Acid Splash against the large mutant. He is rewarded with the sight of the mutant's skin thickening and growing scaly. He may have damaged it first. "I am not certain my Arcane power will work here... at least not as well as I would like..."
Grindar goes for another full round attack against the big mutant. He hits it from an unexpected angle. ` Caelwyn stabs the big mutant while taking a five foot step back.
The mutant that 'Lil tried to attack moments ago closes with Sol, giving 'Lil a chance to poke at it again. Maya jabs into it. Sol nimbly dodges it's tail. The mutant grows a spiky armor after being stabbed.
The large mutant, meanwhile, seems to be changing less as time goes on. Grindar is facing a sort of long-legged, two-headed crocodile with a whip growing out of its back. Both heads lunge for Grindar, the whip targets Caelwyn. Grindar feels one savage bite (4 HP damage).
A number of smaller mutants escape the thickened grasses without sticking around, but one large mutant slithers out making a bee-line for Grindar. It seems rather snake-like, and tries to lash him with its long tongue, but does not come close.
Perception DC:18 Highlight to display spoiler: {A couple of fey creatures appear at the edge of the thickened grass (where the @ is on the map).}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 22/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 d20+11=25 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=10 ; Sunday February 9th, 2020 5:00:19 PM
Grindar sees the Fey creatures appear, and his heart sinks as he is afraid they may be in danger. (perception 25) Unable to come to the aid of the new arrivals, Grindar preforms another full round attack against the large mutant, missing twice, and then takes a five foot step back encouraging the little fey dude to follow him.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 d20+8=26 ; d8+3=4 ; Sunday February 9th, 2020 9:05:55 PM
Caelwyn takes a five foot step back, trying to keep up with the others. He takes another stab at the closest mutant. "Where are we aiming to go, here? Does anyone have a plan or a destination?"
Attack, 26 - Damage, 4
'Lil - (Carl) - 29/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+8=24 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=8 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 11:10:02 AM
'Lil checks out them fey. Are they here to help, or just caught in the melee and need to be protected? She hopes it ain't the second. She's not even sure what the endgame here is.
She makes a stab at that mutant by Sol, but it's real sloppy. She turns red, but it ain't clear if it's anger or embarrassment. Probably both...
She steps up, making a 5' step in front of Sol. She prepares to stab any mutants what move up.
AoO w/ combat reflexes:
Hit AC 20 for 8 Hit AC 16 for 11 Hit AC 18 for 8
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=3 ; d20+3=9 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 5:51:37 PM
Sol takes a five foot step to the west to end up P33.
He then attempts another Ray of Frost, since the Acid Splash seemed to do something that didn't involve hurting it.
However, he misses, his shot going wide.
"I must get trained to be better at aiming this spells!"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 21/27 -AC 17 d20+7=11 ; d20+4=9 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 7:57:37 PM
Bigby will attack the one next to Sol, if it's still there. 11 for claw from Bigby and 9 bite from Wolfgang. "Not our day Wolfgang."
Grindar sees the Fey creatures appear, and his heart sinks as he is afraid they may be in danger. Unable to come to the aid of the new arrivals, Grindar preforms another full round attack against the large mutant, missing twice, and then takes a five foot step back encouraging the little fey dude to follow him.
Caelwyn takes a five foot step back, trying to keep up with the others. At the moment, he is not engaged with a mutant. "Where are we aiming to go, here? Does anyone have a plan or a destination?"
'Lil checks out them fey. Are they here to help, or just caught in the melee and need to be protected? She hopes it ain't the second. She's not even sure what the endgame here is. She makes a stab at that mutant by Sol, but it's real sloppy. She turns red, but it ain't clear if it's anger or embarrassment. Probably both... She steps up in front of Sol, and prepares to stab any mutants what move up.
Sol takes a five foot step to the west (to P33). He then attempts another Ray of Frost, since the Acid Splash seemed to do something that didn't involve hurting it. However, he misses, his shot going wide. "I must get trained to be better at aiming this spells!"
Bigby moves up and attacks the mutant next to Sol. Both Bigby and Wolfgang miss, though. "Not our day Wolfgang." The spikes that were growing from the mutant's armored hide come close to piercing Bigby when he attacks, and do hurt Wolfgang (3 HP).
The two-headed crocodile thing follows Grindar and attempts to attack him again, and 'Lil as well. Grindar is bitten once (2 HP) and 'Lil takes a lash from its whip (3 HP). The fresh, snaky mutant attacks Grindar, but misses. In the process, 'Lil takes the opportunity to stab at it, getting a solid hit. After the party reshuffling, the mutant that had been attacking Sol is facing Bigby and 'Lil. It attacks 'Lil, missing with its tail.
The fey at the edge of the thickened grass appear to be Agatha, carrying a small ball of reddish fur. Agatha is injured, but not badly. She is clearly trying to protect the other creature from the mutants around her. As she waits at the edge of Biel's spell effect, two mutants move to block her path. The other mutants that escape from Biel's spell's area keep running to the north, not bothering the party.
Biel appears to have heard what 'Lil and Caelwyn have said, because he answers, "The endgame? I thought you had something in mind. We were protecting the fey carrying the flower from the mutants following them. We have given them time to get to safety by now or at least a brief reprieve. . . I would hope. I fear the mutants are still attracted to the flower and will continue to follow it."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 22/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 d20+8=27 ; d20+8=24 ; d8+4=12 ; d8+4=6 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 5:47:51 AM
Seeing no way to get there himself, Grindar yells to his friends, ”Can anyone go to Agatha’s aid, I’m pinned down at the moment!” he continues to full round attack the large mutants threatening him, starting with the one he has already been fighting.
Main hand 27 for 12 damage
Off hand 24 for 6 damage
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+6=25 ; d8+3=10 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 11:51:16 AM
Ouch! 'Lil's gettin' real sick'a being whipped. She sees that big mutant over by Caewlyn is hurt pretty bad, so she stabs it. It's a real good shot, sinking deep into the mutant.
Hit AC 25 for 10 damage.
"Keep moving, guys. We can't just sit here and kill these things all day." She's about to take her own advice, but Grindar ain't moving. Bother. She can't just leave him there to get beat on by himself. She tries to motion to Sol to move north, at least a bit, then tries to take his place. If he don't move, she stays put too.
Move: 5' step east it Sol moves.
Not rolling AoO since I don't see any way one would happen this round.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 21/27 -AC 17 d20+7=23 ; d20+4=24 ; d2+3=4 ; d6+1=6 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 4:13:37 PM
claw from bigby att 23, 4 dmg, and bite from wolfgang att 24, 6 dmg. and continue moving in the direction 'Lil suggests.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Tuesday February 11th, 2020 6:35:53 PM
Sol grabs onto Lil's idea and moves North, as instructed, moving to P29, but before he moves, he casts Bulls Strength on Grindar.
"Hopefully this extra strength will help."
Once he's moved, he immediately tries to distract the mutants by making loud noises and calling them over to him.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 d20+8=17 ; d8+3=10 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 9:21:35 PM
Caelwyn tries to keep up with everyone else, stabbing the nearest mutant again. "If we can kill these two, we may be able to get free for a bit!"
Attack 17, Damage 10
DM Steve -- facing mutants d20+5=9 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=13 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 11:36:59 PM
Seeing no way to get there himself, Grindar yells to his friends, ”Can anyone go to Agatha’s aid, I’m pinned down at the moment!” He continues to full round attack the large mutants threatening him, starting with the one he has already been fighting.
Ouch! 'Lil's gettin' real sick'a being whipped. She sees that big mutant over by Caewlyn is hurt pretty bad, so she stabs it. It's a real good shot, sinking deep into the mutant. "Keep moving, guys. We can't just sit here and kill these things all day." She's about to take her own advice, but Grindar ain't moving. Bother. She can't just leave him there to get beat on by himself. She tries to motion to Sol to move north, at least a bit, then takes his place.
Bigby and Walfgang attack the mutant that next to them. In the process, they each manage to avoid the spikes that grow all over the thing. They continue moving in the direction 'Lil suggests.
Sol grabs onto Lil's idea and moves North, as instructed, but before he moves, he casts Bulls Strength on Grindar. "Hopefully this extra strength will help." Once he's moved, he immediately tries to distract the mutants by making loud noises and calling them over to him.
Caelwyn tries to keep up with everyone else, stabbing the nearest mutant again. "If we can kill these two, we may be able to get free for a bit!"
The two-headed crocodile goes down in a pile of gore after taking multiple hits, and the snake takes a slash from Grindar. Bigby and Wolfgang kill the smaller mutant they were fighting.
Only the large mutant attacking Grindar is left, and it fails in its attempt to bite him. As the party watches, its skin becomes knobbier. Without moving closer, Grindar is the only one in position to melee with the creature.
From the north comes a sound like wind moving through the grass, but the party sees no sign of wind. It is answered by a frustrated-sounding howl from the distant south. Another scattering or mutants squeezes through Biel's spell effect, but they do not stick around to fight. In the nearer south, the party can no longer see Agatha -- she and the mutants she is facing are covered in a mass of sticky fibers. Biel continues to fight in the near north.
Mutants: P35/36 AC: 17, Dmg - dead N33 AC: 15, Dmg - dead N35/36 AC: 15, Dmg - 14
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 22/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 d20+10=18 ; d20+10=28 ; d8+6=14 ; d8+6=13 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2020 5:49:44 AM
Feeling the boast of strength from Sol's spell, Grindar lets out a roar as he attempts to drop the final large mutant. Against his better judgment, he will take a 5ft step back after the attack, since that seems to be the consensus among his friends, though he is worried for Agatha.
Main hand 18 for 14 damage
Off hand 28 for 13 damage
bull's strength 23/24 (1 minute per level equals 24 rounds at level 4)
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+6=15 ; d8+3=8 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=6 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2020 11:59:10 AM
Grindar lands two solid hits on the last mutant. She hopes that's enough to drop it.
'Lil heads south towards Agatha. Maya will let her stab mutants through the web, giving Agatha a way out. At least that's what she hopes...
***
Move: P36 Standard: Attack mutant at P38. Hit AC 15 for 8 damage.
AoO/Combat reflexes w/ 10' reach:
Hit AC 21 for 8 Hit AC 18 for 11 Hit AC 18 for 6
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 18/27 -AC 17 d20+7=15 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=12 ; d2+3=5 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+4=24 ; d6+1=7 ; d20+4=24 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2020 2:09:52 PM
Bigby's not sure which message to follow now, whether to move forward or to help Agatha. He decides to stick with Sol. "Together then." Bigby will attack anything that moves towards Sol or him and then continues the 5 step forward. 15, 27 (12 confirm crit), dmg 5, 5. Wolfgang attack 24, 7 dmg, 24 trip.
DM Steve -- facing mutants Thursday February 13th, 2020 12:05:50 AM
Feeling the boost of strength from Sol's spell, Grindar lets out a roar as he attempts to drop the final large mutant. He lands two devastating blows with Bwyell. He takes a step to the north after the attack, since that seems to be the consensus among his friends, though he is worried for Agatha.
Grindar lands two solid hits on the last mutant. 'Lil hopes that's enough to drop it. She heads south towards Agatha. Maya will let her stab mutants through the web, giving Agatha a way out. At least that's what she hopes... 'Lil jabs one of the mutants handily as it's trapped in the webs.
Bigby's not sure which message to follow now, whether to move forward or to help Agatha. He decides to stick with Sol. "Together then." Bigby readies to attack anything that moves towards Sol or him, which ends up being one of several mutants that squeeze out of Biel's spell effect this round. Together Bigby and Wolfgang take the creature out before it has a chance to fight back.
Sol and Caelwyn take the opportunity to catch their breath.
Agatha emerges from the webs in which a number of mutants remain trapped, seemingly unaffected by them. She still carries the little furry dude. Biel has disappeared into the grasses to the north. The sound of a big wind still comes from the north, becoming more pronounced. The howls to the south are not getting louder.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=19 ; d3=2 ; Thursday February 13th, 2020 4:04:04 AM
Sol stays where he is, and casts another Ray Of Frost at either of the mutants blocking their path to the north. ((19 to hit, 2 damage))
"I am out of arcane power now!" He calls. "I'm down to my very basic spells!"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 22/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 Thursday February 13th, 2020 5:23:23 AM
Grindar tells the little fey dude he should head up and stay with Bigby, he then heads down to back up Agatha's retreat. He is relieved to see her safe, but those weird wind noises have him unnerved.
Bull's Strength: 38/40
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+6=13 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=16 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; Thursday February 13th, 2020 11:15:56 AM
"That don't sound good," 'Lil says to herself. With Agatha outta them webs, 'Lil takes a 5' step back to stand next to Agatha, then stabs the mutant at Q37. Maya gets caught a little in the webs, though.
"Go on," she says to Agatha. "I got'cher back."
5' step back Attack Q37 - Hit AC 13
AoO + Combat reflexes w/ 10 reach:
Hit AC 14, Miss Hit AC 22 for 9 damage Hit AC 16 for 4 damage
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 18/27 -AC 17 d20+7=26 ; d20+7=25 ; d2+3=5 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+4=16 ; d6+1=6 ; Thursday February 13th, 2020 2:11:08 PM
Bigby continues to attack anything coming their way including sol. 26, 25, 5, 5 dmg. Wolfgang: 16, 6 dmg. Bigby continues to 5' step forward. "Me too Sol, let's just make it through this day."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 Thursday February 13th, 2020 10:31:56 PM
Caelwyn joins in with the others, moving steadily backward with his shield up to cover Agatha's retreat. "Let's just focus on getting out of this for now." He offers a prayer to Domi to get them out of this new mess.
DM Steve -- facing mutants d20+5=22 ; d6=4 ; d20+9=17 ; Friday February 14th, 2020 12:22:00 AM Sol stays where he is, and casts another Ray Of Frost a mutant blocking their path to the north. He damages the creature. "I am out of arcane power now!" He calls. "I'm down to my very basic spells!"
Grindar tells the little fey dude he should head up and stay with Bigby, he then heads down to back up Agatha's retreat. He is relieved to see her safe, but those weird wind noises have him unnerved.
"That don't sound good," 'Lil says to herself. With Agatha outta them webs, 'Lil takes a 5' step back to stand next to Agatha, then stabs at the nearest mutant. Maya gets caught a little in the webs, though. "Go on," she says to Agatha. "I got'cher back."
Bigby continues to attack anything coming their way. Bigby and Wolfgang manage to take down a second mutant before it even has a chance to attack them. "Me too Sol, let's just make it through this day."
Caelwyn joins in with the others, moving steadily backward with his shield up to cover Agatha's retreat. "Let's just focus on getting out of this for now." He offers a prayer to Domi to get them out of this new mess.
The mutant that Sol attacked moves down to Sol and bites back. (Sol takes 4 HP damage) The mutants that 'Lil has poked at bulk up and rip free of the webs, but only one has a chance to close with her. It attempts to ram her, barely missing. Agatha slowly continues north; the little fey who was hanging around Grindar joins her as she gets close.
The "wind" continues. Where a real wind would come with gusts and silences, this is a steady, almost uniform, sound. Bigby and Sol, being further north, see that the grass is bending -- almost flattening -- over there.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 22/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 d20+12=14 ; Friday February 14th, 2020 5:32:22 AM
Grindar hurries over to Lil's side and attacks the mutant with a two-handed swing, just missing the thing. "I'm beginning to feel like someone out there hates us!", Grindar exclaims, "They just keep coming, and what's up with those winds?"
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+6=10 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+6=23 ; d8+3=5 ; Friday February 14th, 2020 10:55:06 AM
'Lil looks at all them mutants. She's pretty sure that ain't a wind up there. Honestly, she ain't sure what to do other than hope these fey have a plan and just need these mutants to get stabbed while they do it.
She puts a hand on Grindar's shoulder as she takes a step back. "Don't worry dude. I ain't leaving." She does take a 5' step back, however, before tryin'a stab that mutant in front of him. She don't hit it, but boy she tries.
She gets ready to capitalize on any openings...
Move: 5' step Standard: Hit AC 10
AoO:
Hit AC 11 Hit AC 18 for 7 Hit AC 23 for 5
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 18/27 -AC 17 d20+7=24 ; d2+3=5 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+10=29 ; Friday February 14th, 2020 4:41:36 PM
Bigby moves over to attack the creature next to Sol. 24 att, 5 dmg. Wolfgang bites, 7, and misses. "Come on we gotta keep moving forward. The grass is flattening so looks like we should be able to get through." 29 knowledge nature as to why the grass is bending.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=14 ; d3=3 ; Saturday February 15th, 2020 6:06:36 PM
Sol does as Bigby instructs and moves forwards, flinging out another ray of frost at the creatures ahead of him. (14 to hit, 3 damage)
"If we are going to move we should not dally, we must keep pushing forwards."
DM Steve -- facing mutants d20+5=9 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=10 ; Sunday February 16th, 2020 4:01:35 PM Perception DC:10 Highlight to display spoiler: {A huge flock of not-quite-birds flies overhead, wheeling above the party but heading to the north, casting a huge moving shadow on the grasses below. Among the sounds of wind in the grasses you can pick out others. It would be impossible to say that the mutants the party has been fighting have a specific sound to them, yet that is what is faint in the north, and much more The odd wind-like sound continues, and the bending grasses are getting closer.}
Rangers, druids, or perception DC:15 Highlight to display spoiler: {With the stampede earlier in the day and the to-and-fro since, the characters do not know where they are now. However, the sun’s position has changed and there are no mountains in the distance. That could mean the mountains are hidden by the plant growth within Biel's spell effect, or that the party came a long way through the fey corridors.}
Bigby and Sol Highlight to display spoiler: {Being closer to the bending grasses, Bigby and Sol have a better view of what it happening in the north. Between the stalks of the grasses in that direction, these two can tell that there is something beyond huge moving to the north. It is not fast, but it is most definitely moving. The bending grass is somewhat closer to the party than the distant motion.}
Grindar hurries over to Lil's side and attacks the mutant with a two-handed swing, just missing the thing. "I'm beginning to feel like someone out there hates us! They just keep coming, and what's up with those winds?"
'Lil looks at all them mutants. She's pretty sure that ain't a wind up there. Honestly, she ain't sure what to do other than hope these fey have a plan and just need these mutants to get stabbed while they do it. She puts a hand on Grindar's shoulder as she takes a step back. "Don't worry dude. I ain't leaving." She does take a 5' step back, however, before tryin'a stab that mutant in front of him. She don't hit it, but boy she tries.
Bigby moves over to attack the creature next to Sol. 24 att, 5 dmg. "Come on we gotta keep moving forward. The grass is flattening so looks like we should be able to get through."Bigby Highlight to display spoiler: {Bigby does not know of anything natural that would cause this, but can speculate that it might be related to the repulsion that druid trees and Sargrass have.}
Sol does as Bigby instructs and moves forwards, flinging out another ray of frost at the creatures ahead of him. The ray does not seem to damage it greatly, but definitely hurts it. "If we are going to move we should not dally, we must keep pushing forwards."
Caelwyn keeps guarding Agatha and the other fey.
The mutant near him attacks Bigby, but seems confused having three potential targets and misses its attack. One of the muscular mutants attacks Grindar, trying to slam him. The other moves up to attack 'Lil, whose attack of opportunity misses. Neither of these mutants hits, however. A handful of other mutants get through the thickened grass and head towards the north, ignoring the party.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 d20+2=13 ; d20+8=10 ; d8+3=11 ; Sunday February 16th, 2020 10:41:24 PM
Caelwyn decides that Sol and Bigby can take the one mutant in front of them, and turns back to help Lil and Grindar. He charges at the mutant near Lil, stabbing at it. "I don't like the sound of whatever is coming...Let's keep moving!"
Attack 10, Damage 11
Perception 13
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+8=9 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+6=19 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+6=24 ; d8+3=9 ; Monday February 17th, 2020 10:27:14 AM
Perception 9: fail Perception 17: Pass
"Yea, but keep movin' where? We got bad sounds up there, and unpassable growth down there." She takes a step back before stabbin' at the mutant by Grindar.
Attack AB35 - Hit AC 19 for 9 damage.
AoO: Hit AC 24 for 9 damage
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 18/27 -AC 17 d20+7=13 ; d20+7=20 ; d2+3=4 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+10=29 ; Monday February 17th, 2020 3:54:59 PM
claw claw, 13, 20 4 dmg, wolfgang bite to the mutant near them. If it dies, 5 step forward. "Ok, how does that human saying go...something something rock and hard place. Something big is heading our way, but honestly, it may still be the best way to go. Biel is ahead as well. perception 29.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=17 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+3=14 ; d3=2 ; Monday February 17th, 2020 5:35:22 PM
Sol attempts another Ray of Frost at the creature, but has little else he can do.
"I would be wary something wicked this way comes! And it is rather on the large side!"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 22/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 d20+10=25 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=19 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=9 ; Monday February 17th, 2020 6:16:31 PM "Keep your eyes open friends, we have company overhead!", Grindar shares as he attempts a full round attack on the mutant attacking him. after connecting with both hits, he takes a 5ft step back and says, "Where, in the name of Pantheon, are we, we must have traveled quite a ways in the fey corridor!"
Main hand 22 for 12 damage
Off hand 19 for 9 damage
DM Steve -- facing mutants Monday February 17th, 2020 10:43:06 PM
Caelwyn decides that Sol and Bigby can take the one mutant in front of them, and turns back to help Lil and Grindar. He charges at the mutant near Lil, stabbing at it unsuccessfully. "I don't like the sound of whatever is coming...Let's keep moving!"
'Lil takes a step back before stabbin' at the mutant by Grindar and killing it. "Yea, but keep movin' where? We got bad sounds up there, and unpassable growth down there."
Bigby and Wolfgang attack the mutant near them. Their attacks leave it badly hurt. "Ok, how does that human saying go...something something rock and hard place. Something big is heading our way, but honestly, it may still be the best way to go. Biel is ahead as well."
Sol attempts another Ray of Frost at the creature, but has little else he can do. He surprises himself by killing it. "I would be wary something wicked this way comes! And it is rather on the large side!"
"Keep your eyes open friends, we have company overhead!", Grindar shares as he takes a step and shifts targets to the mutant fighting Caelwyn, since his intended target is down. After connecting with both hits, he says, "Where, in the name of Pantheon, are we, we must have traveled quite a ways in the fey corridor!" His fresh opponent is down.
Although some more mutants manage to escape from the heavily grown grasses, they head north without stopping to investigate the party. This leaves no mutants attacking at the moment, although there are some within reach if the party decides to carry the fight to them. The bending grasses are getting closer to the party.
Bigby and Sol Highlight to display spoiler: {Being closer to the bending grasses, Bigby and Sol have a better view of what it happening in the north. The big things moving to the north seem to be trees. They are whipping around as if in a wind storm.}
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 Monday February 17th, 2020 11:23:37 PM
Caelwyn glances back toward the bending grasses. "Best back up a bit and stay together, I don't like the look of this...we should try to follow Biel and stay together if we can!" He moves in that direction, ready to fight at a moment's notice.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 22/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 5:38:07 AM
Seeing no threat from the current mutants, Grindar makes a double move action and says, "I'm not sure where we are or what our current objective is, but let's follow Biel he seems to have some idea as to what to do, and since, at least for the moment, the mutants aren't attacking, so now may be a good time to make up some distance".
'Lil - (Carl) - 26/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 10:41:58 AM
Honestly, that plan sounds as good as any. She smoothly stows Maya and takes off into a run after Biel. She makes absolute sure she's not leaving anyone behind, though.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 18/27 -AC 17 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 11:57:18 AM
Bigby keeps moving forward and yells back, "so big trees are whipping around in a storm ahead that's bending the grass ahead of us. So, maybe that's a good thing...maybe...it's...a...good thing?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Tuesday February 18th, 2020 6:59:33 PM
Sol nods.
"At least it is a route we can take to get out of here hopefully. I would rather not get caught flat footed by the mutants again if at all possible."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 8:43:22 PM
Caelwyn keeps up with the others as best he can.
DM Steve -- facing mutants Wednesday February 19th, 2020 12:14:51 AM
Caelwyn glances back toward the bending grasses. "Best back up a bit and stay together, I don't like the look of this...we should try to follow Biel and stay together if we can!" He moves in that direction, ready to fight at a moment's notice.
Seeing no threat from the current mutants, Grindar makes a double move action and says, "I'm not sure where we are or what our current objective is, but let's follow Biel he seems to have some idea as to what to do, and since, at least for the moment, the mutants aren't attacking, so now may be a good time to make up some distance".
Honestly, that plan sounds as good as any. 'Lil smoothly stows Maya and takes off into a run after Biel. She makes absolute sure she's not leaving anyone behind, though.
Bigby keeps moving forward and yells back, "so big trees are whipping around in a storm ahead that's bending the grass ahead of us. So, maybe that's a good thing...maybe...it's...a...good thing?"
Sol nods. "At least it is a route we can take to get out of here hopefully. I would rather not get caught flat footed by the mutants again if at all possible."
Caelwyn keeps up with the others as best he can.
The party gathers together at the boundary where the grass is bending. Not getting caught in the grass as it bends takes a little effort, but anyone who gets knocked down is unharmed and able to stand again quickly. Where the grass is already bent, it is easier to walk than it is among the tall stalks. And now that there is no grass obscuring the view, the party sees a battle in the distance. Mutants are fighting trees.
To the east and west, mutants are streaming out of the grasses to attack the trees that are to the north. It is only the dense growth in the area of Biel's spell that has been protecting the party from another stampede. Sixty or seventy feet to either side and the party would be in a stampede again. Here, there is an abrupt edge to the standing Sargrass. And the forest to the north . . . is moving south while battling with the mutants. Yes, it is clearly a forest on the move. It does not charge quickly, but the grass bends before it as if being driven by a storm.
The party sees Biel not far in the distance, talking to a tree that has broken away from the rest. He is pointing in their direction. The battle is occurring further north.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 22/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 Wednesday February 19th, 2020 5:41:17 AM "Onward and upward, I guess" Grindar says as he makes another double move. "I can honestly say I have never seen a forest fighting before, this is a new one, though it seems as though Biel is acquainted with that tree over there".
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