'Lil - (Carl) - 26/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Wednesday February 19th, 2020 10:09:18 AM
'Lil looks back at Caelwyn. "Come on, slow poke! Keep up!" She chases after Grindar, scoping out them trees as she runs. Are they mutant trees, or normal trees? She wonders what's going on up there. She's heard stories about treants, but a whole forest of them? Did Biel and his folk animate them?
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 28/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 18/27 -AC 17 Wednesday February 19th, 2020 3:26:53 PM
Bigby continues north. He's not sure what to make of any of it.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Wednesday February 19th, 2020 7:04:07 PM
Sol moves to follow behind Lil and Grindar, but between them so they are flanking him.
"Do we have a plan for what to do next? Or are we just going to keep moving north?"
DM Steve -- facing mutants Wednesday February 19th, 2020 11:47:56 PM
As he continues to move north, Grindar says, "Onward and upward, I guess. 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."
'Lil looks back at Caelwyn. "Come on, slow poke! Keep up!" She chases after Grindar, scoping out them trees as she runs. Are they mutant trees, or normal trees? She wonders what's going on up there. She's heard stories about treants, but a whole forest of them? Did Biel and his folk animate them?
Bigby continues north. He's not sure what to make of any of it.
Sol moves to follow behind Lil and Grindar, but between them so they are flanking him. "Do we have a plan for what to do next? Or are we just going to keep moving north?"
As far as 'Lil knows, these could be treants. Bigby thinks treants are smaller than many of the trees he sees. Whatever, these trees can walk, and they are cooperating with each other in battle in a way that the mutants haven't been.
If the party keeps moving north, they will enter an ongoing battle. The trees, aided by humans and fey, seem to have the upper hand -- but the mutants are replenished by a constant stream to the east and the west of the party. There are also some larger mutants in the mix. But some of the trees are colossal.
Agatha and the tree Biel was talking to approach each other.
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 20th, 2020 5:49:37 AM
Grindar approaches the tree that Agatha and Biel are talking to. He does his best to be respectful, though he has no idea what is considered proper educate when talking to a tree. Not sure whither or not the tree will understand him, or if he would understand the tree, Grindar gives a polite bow and says, "My name is Grindar, son of Grindor, and these are my friends Lil, Sol, Bigby, and Caelwyn, we are clueless as to what is going on here, but if there is something we can do to help, please but say the word".
'Lil - (Carl) - 35/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d6=4 ; d6=5 ; Thursday February 20th, 2020 10:16:57 AM
'Lil squeezes past everyone and settles in the middle of folks as well she can. "Squeeze in if you're hurt, everyone. We're all friends here. Don't be shy."
Once everyone who wants it is in range, she channels positive energy, healing 9 HP.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday February 20th, 2020 5:14:25 PM
Bigby squeezes in for the healing.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Thursday February 20th, 2020 6:59:31 PM
Sol squeezes in, but keeps shtum when Grindar starts speaking, not wanting to cramp his friends style.
DM Steve -- facing mutants Friday February 21st, 2020 12:19:11 AM
Grindar approaches the tree that Agatha and Biel are talking to. He does his best to be respectful, though he has no idea what is considered proper educate when talking to a tree. Not sure whither or not the tree will understand him, or if he would understand the tree, Grindar gives a polite bow and says, "My name is Grindar, son of Grindor, and these are my friends Lil, Sol, Bigby, and Caelwyn, we are clueless as to what is going on here, but if there is something we can do to help, please but say the word".
'Lil squeezes past everyone and settles in the middle of folks as well she can. "Squeeze in if you're hurt, everyone. We're all friends here. Don't be shy."
Bigby squeezes in for the healing.
Sol squeezes in, but keeps shtum when Grindar starts speaking, not wanting to cramp his friends style.
Caelwyn also squeezes in. Once everyone who wants it is in range, 'Lil channels positive energy, healing 9 HP. The range extends to Agatha and fey with her, Biel, and the tree. The little fellow that Agatha is carrying stirs after the healing, but appears to still be in bad shape. The tree touches Agatha, who surrenders her furry companion to it. The tree also touches Grindar. Grindar: Highlight to display spoiler: {When the tree touches Grindar, he feels protective and "sees" himself being carried to others. He thinks the tree is offering to take him somewhere.}
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Friday February 21st, 2020 10:46:15 AM
'Lil's still a tiny bit banged up, and that little guy is pretty hurt, so she continues channeling. An additional 7 HP are healed.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 22/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 Friday February 21st, 2020 1:12:04 PM
Grindar turns to his friends and says, “I think this tree wants to help us by carrying us somewhere, and I feel we can trust him!” To the tree he says, “if my friends are onboard, I would be happy to go with you!”
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Saturday February 22nd, 2020 3:59:01 AM
Sol shrugs.
"Hello friend!" He says to the tree.
"We are very happy to accept your assistance! Can you shed some more light on what is happening in the Sargrass? We know that there are mutation blooms happening, which causes these creatures..." he indicates the mutants. "...but personally, I was wondering if you have felt anything else strange in the Sargrass recently?"
DM Steve -- Up a tree Saturday February 22nd, 2020 2:06:21 PM
'Lil's still a tiny bit banged up, and that little guy is pretty hurt, so she continues channeling.
Grindar turns to his friends and says, “I think this tree wants to help us by carrying us somewhere, and I feel we can trust him!” To the tree he says, “if my friends are onboard, I would be happy to go with you!”
Sol shrugs. "Hello friend!" He says to the tree. "We are very happy to accept your assistance! Can you shed some more light on what is happening in the Sargrass? We know that there are mutation blooms happening, which causes these creatures..." he indicates the mutants. "...but personally, I was wondering if you have felt anything else strange in the Sargrass recently?"
Caelwyn and Bigby don't particularly react to Grindar's suggestion, while they take in the scene around them.
Thanks to "Lil's ministrations, the party is healed of their wounds. Agatha and her furry companion are still hurt some, but she runs off into the battle on her own, leaving him in the care of the tree. Biel goes off in a different direction. Off to the east, a storm quickly forms, from which several bolts of lighting strike the battlefield. In the west, a colossal mutant millipede dominates the fight.
The tree reaches down to touch each of the party members. Upon being touched, each feels as if they are watching someone they love being hurt, and that they should do something to help. This is followed by the impression of being carried to that loved one. The tree then picks up the party members and carries them into the thick of the battle. The tree makes slow headway through the throng of mutants by walking over and crushing the smaller ones. It does not take much to recognize that any smaller creatures down there are being hurt by the sheer crush of bodies, as happened in the stampedes earlier. After a short while, the tree reaches another, larger tree within but near an edge of the battle. Bigby, Caelwyn, 'Lil, Grindar, and Sol "see" themselves climbing into this other tree. They "see" that this tree protects its loved ones. Sense motive DC: 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {You realize that this larger tree is where wounded fey are being brought. You might consider it the "hospital tree."}
From their vantage in the larger tree, the characters see the clash of the grove with the animals of the Sargrass. Creatures of many sizes are engaged on both sides of the battle, although the larger trees tower over any of the animals. If the players leave the tree to battle on the ground, they feel sure they will be overwhelmed. Plus, it's a long ways down.
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+2=4 ; Monday February 24th, 2020 5:49:23 AM
sense motive 4
Feeling safer than he has in a long while, Grindar does his best to get comfortable in the tree. part of him would like to re-enter the fray, but he knows that that would be akin to suicide at this point, so he throws up a prayer to Pantheon, asking that justice would prevail on the side of their fey and tree friends. As he watches the carnage, he is thankful for their place of safety, but for the life of him, he can't understand why this war between the fey and the mutants is raging on as it is, or how the Warper-Sarr, who by all accounts isn't necessarily an evil being, could find pleasure in such needless death, brought on by his "creation".
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+10=24 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; Monday February 24th, 2020 10:41:13 AM "Hey, there're wounded over there." 'Lil points to the hospital tree. "HEY!" she starts yelling at the tree carrying them. "HEY! I CAN HELP. PUT ME OVER THERE."
Assuming the tree listens, 'Lil starts channeling energy after gathering up as many injured as she can.
8 HP healed. Thank goodness we reroll 1s here. Look at that nonsense.
Caelwyn - Carl Subbing d20=8 ; Monday February 24th, 2020 10:43:44 AM
Caelwyn perches comfortably. He patiently waits for an opportunity to stab something.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday February 24th, 2020 1:35:20 PM
"so the tree is asking us to climb it. NO wolfgang, you can't pee on it." Wolfgang and Bigby climb up the tree with the others.
GM Ryan - Up A Tree Monday February 24th, 2020 3:38:17 PM Grindar feels safe and contemplates what is going on. His mind goes to the Warper-sar who he has a great deal of trouble understanding. Caelwyn perches comfortably and waits to stab. Lil shouts to be put down saying she can help. Bigby realizes that the tree wants you climb over into its embrace.
Saftly in the new tree Lil is delivered an impression that if she were to be put down it may well be the last that happens and that she should remain calm. The larger tree sprouts small branches, almost tendrils that reach towards those that are hurt. Branches branch off multiple times as the injured are brought to the base of this very large tree.
Near you and near the other injured fruit sprouts and you get the image of healing and reinvigorating. Those that can reach know to eat the fruit and do. As they eat wounds close and they stand straighter ready to get back into the fight. The branches hover over the few that are unconscious and a drip of sap or nectar falls, the wounds close and they to rise looking very healthy.
The battle rages below though a clear area has been kept around this tree.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Monday February 24th, 2020 4:35:46 PM
Sol just watches, apparently completely awestruck at not only this tree but what it seems capable of doing.
Unless directly spoken to, he simply says nothing and watches open mouthed.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 20, HP 32/32 Llew AC 15/14/11 CMD 15 HP 17 Tuesday February 25th, 2020 5:43:17 AM
When Grindar sees the trees abilities, he is blown away. He didn't even know such a thing was possible. He turns to Lil, the closest thing to an expert on magical healing, in the party, and asks, "Have you ever seen or heard of such a thing? This tree is a marvel!"
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Tuesday February 25th, 2020 9:43:56 AM "What? No, not down there! I can help with them hurt folk..." then she seems all them hurt folk eatin' fruit and gettin' better. That is a seriously useful tree.
"Huh? No, I ain't know nothing about that. Wonder if we can get a few seeds for that tree. That would be super helpful in New Rattledam."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday February 25th, 2020 2:00:09 PM
"huh, pretty cool tree. yeah sure lets bring some tree seeds with us."
GM Ryan - Up A Tree Tuesday February 25th, 2020 3:27:02 PM
Sol is awestruck by the actions of he tree as much as Grindar is blown away. Lil again asks to be let down to help before seeing that that has been taken care of. Half a minute passes and the battle is rejoined.
The battle continues for the next thirty seconds or so and it is still clearly too dense to come down out of the tree to help. Many on both sides are injured but a few of the mutates seems to be changing back, not many maybe it is a start. As you watch the shadow again passes over the trees, well three shadows actually. Three large reptilian birds with blue lower feathers circle once twice and close on you all in the tree. You have a moment to adjust your grip and ready yourselves before they will be on you. They are moving fast and hard to make out details yet.
{ooc: Move action each round to not fall from the tree. No check needed if you take the time.}
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=4 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2020 6:45:37 PM
Sol ensures he maintains his balance, trying to get a better look at the birds ((Perception 4)) but fails to see anything of value.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 Tuesday February 25th, 2020 8:45:05 PM
Caelwyn marvels at the size of this battle. "Clearly we see her a battle between the Warper and the other Sarr...the one that promotes a return to the older ways, when the forests here were tall? I knew I liked the sound of him." Caelwyn has a liking for trees, and his heart is gladdened to see them here at last on these open plains. He hopes none will be seriously hurt.
He thinks too late of his longbow. "Curses...that could have been helpful." He instead readies shield and trident, readying himself to see what the birds do and securing himself in the tree. Perhaps if the opportunity arises he will take the bow out. For now he prepares to strike if the birds attack.
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+8=27 ; d6+5=9 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2020 5:44:34 AM
As Grindar steadies himself, he draws Bwyell with his off hand, and a javelin with his primary hand. he hurls the javelin at the nearest flying beast, saying, "Here we go again!"
Hits AC 27 for 9 damage
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Wednesday February 26th, 2020 12:08:48 PM
Bigby gets out his crossbow and puts a bolt in place, getting ready to attack the next round.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+6=22 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=12 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=6 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2020 12:59:05 PM
'Lil grabs a branch, then braces Maya, ready for the attack.
Readied action: Attack bird if it gets close. If the bird is charging, the attack does double damage. Hit AC 22 for 10 damage (20 if she was charged).
AoO + Combat reflexes:
Nat 20 (crit confirm fail) for 10 damage Hit AC 12 for 6 damage
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! d20+7=9 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+7=13 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2020 1:26:36 PM
Sol gets a good grip but cannot see anything of note as a bit of bark falls into his eye. Caelwyn does not think of his longbow in time and prepares his other weapons. Bigbyu gets out his crossbow and put a bolt in place. With a grunt Grindar attacks and strikes one of the attacking creatures, the pink-ish one.
The flying lizards, now that they are close, appear to be just that. They are large lizards that appear to have sprouted iridescent dragonfly wings. {Pic on map} The one hit by the javain has a few small drops of blue blood fall to the forest floor below. The creatures, lets call them Giant Liz-Flies come forward to attack.
The yellow on actually lands between Bigby and Caelwyn but misses its attempt to bite Bigby. {To Hit: 9} [/i]
The red Liz-Fly comes in fast after being hit by the javelin and attempts to knock Grindar from the trees branches. Fortunately for Grindar it just does not have enough mass to move him. {Bull Rush: 10} : Grindar you would get an AOO}
The final Liz-Fly swoops in and tries to bite at Lil and gets bopped on the snout on the way in. When close it tries to bite and cannot connect with its razor sharp teeth. {To Hit: 13 - No AOO on the attack but I you got the readies attack off.}
Blue -10 Pink: -9 Yellow: -0
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 39/44; CMD: 15 d20+8=20 ; d8+3=11 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2020 9:02:29 PM
Caelwyn smiles grimly as the yellow lizard lands within range. "Bad move, monster!" He stabs at its head with his trident.
Attack 20, Damage 11
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=4 ; Thursday February 27th, 2020 4:46:30 AM
Sol tries to keep his head down, but throws out a Ray of Frost at whichever one is closest to him, and almost certainly misses. ((4 to attack))
Cursing is rotten aiming he then hunkers down trying to stay a bit more out of sight.
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=25 ; d8+7=13 ; d20+10=11 ; Thursday February 27th, 2020 5:50:22 AM
Grindar sees the opening left as the lizard tries to push him out of the tree, and makes a two handed attack in response. He then follows up with another two handed attack. The constant need to brace himself to avoid falling keeps him from making a full round attack, and apparently, making contact.
AOO Hits AC 25 for 13 damage
regular attack nat 1
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+6=14 ; d8+3=11 ; Thursday February 27th, 2020 9:25:00 AM
'Lil holds on. She can't target the blue creature next to her, and her player's not sure if she can take a 5' step AND hold on to the tree. Perhaps his DM can let him know?
In the meantime, she holds on and attacks the magenta creature. She hits AC 14 for 11 damage.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+5=23 ; d4=3 ; Thursday February 27th, 2020 11:31:35 AM
Bigby fires off his crossbow at one of the flying creatures. 23 att, 3 dmg.
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! d20+9=29 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+4=8 ; d6+4=6 ; d8+4=12 ; Thursday February 27th, 2020 5:04:22 PM
Caelwyn lands a good strike on the landed creature which shrieks in pain. Sol keeps his head down and launches a ray of frost that lands in the battle someplace below.
Grindar lands a blow as the creature tries to knock him from the tree but cannot hit a follow up attack. Lil has a question for a higher power and misses with her attack. Bigbys’ crossbow manages to connect with the yellw Liz-Fly.
The pink and blue Liz-Fly retreat back some distance and ready for another run at things. {ooc: withdrawl} The yellow in in place and attacks with teeth and claws at Calewyn. {Hit; 29/13/20 | Crit Confirm: 29 | Dam: 14/12} The bite lands a very rough blow and the claw is not so bad itself. Caelwayn is still in the fight but hurt very badly.
{ooc: Lil – A 5ft step does not really work when clinging to a tree unless you have a climb speed I think.}
Blue -10 Pink: -22 Yellow: -14
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+5=18 ; d6+5=8 ; Thursday February 27th, 2020 6:39:45 PM
Grindar quickly draws another Javelin, and hurls it at the pink liz-fly.
rolled 18-2 for range Hits AC 16 for 8 damage
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=23 ; d3=2 ; Thursday February 27th, 2020 8:01:52 PM
Sol takes another pot shot with Ray of Frost, ((23 to hit, 3 damage)) just popping up long enough to fling the ray at the nearest liz-fly and ducking back down.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 18/44; CMD: 15 d20+8=20 ; d8+3=11 ; Thursday February 27th, 2020 10:34:58 PM
Caelwyn cries out in pain as the lizard's teeth and claws leave deep lacerations in his flesh. Gritting his teeth, he manages to stay in the tree. He sends up a desperate prayer to Domi for aid and attacks the lizard again with his trident.
Attack 20, Damage 11
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Friday February 28th, 2020 12:32:48 PM
Bigby cocks another arrow into place.
'Lil climbs north a bit to help stab that lizard. The attack goes as well as the last one did...
Hit AC 14 - Miss
AoO + Combat reflexes for the other two:
Hit AC 20 for 11 damage Hit AC 22 for 5 damage
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! d20+9=10 ; Friday February 28th, 2020 1:59:10 PM
As the pink Liz-fly loops around Grindar hurls another javelin that just manages to connect. More blood drops on the forces below and the creature and it is clearly having trouble staying in the air. Sol follows the javelin with a shard of ice that clips the win causing the ceature to spiral down and crash into the battle below.
Bigby takes a moment to nock an arrow while holding onto the tree. Lil connects with the blue Liz-fly as it moves away form the tree and climbs to attack the yellow but cannot connect.
The yellow Liz-fly is in bad shape but tries to bite again but misses Calwyn with what might be its last attempt unless it is very lucky.
The blue Liz-fly loops out and reorients itself to be facing the tree.
Blue -26 Pink: DEAD Yellow: -25
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 30/44; CMD: 15 d20+8=16 ; d8+3=10 ; Friday February 28th, 2020 8:30:22 PM
Caelwyn's shield deflects the yellow lizard's attack, repelling its claws. He feels Domi's power flowing through him and collects himself for another attack, stabbing at the creature's head with his trident.
Attack 16, damage 10
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=15 ; d3=3 ; d20+3=6 ; Saturday February 29th, 2020 4:52:19 PM
((Rolling 15 to confirm Crit on previous roll, and an additional 3 damage if Crit is confirmed))
Sol waits until one of the creatures is within range, and flings another Ray of Frost at it ((6 to hit)) but because of the movement of the tree, he misses.
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+1=5 ; Sunday March 1st, 2020 11:50:40 AM
Grindar does his best to calculate the placement of his friends (taking -4 on attack roll for firing into melee) before he draws another javelin and hurls it at the yellow Liz-Fly, but misses badly.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 30/44; CMD: 15 Sunday March 1st, 2020 8:02:24 PM
Caelwyn winces as he stabs at the lizard. He isn't hurt as badly as he originally thought, but it's still painful.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+5=7 ; Sunday March 1st, 2020 10:31:31 PM
Bigby fires a crossbow bolt and misses.
'Lil (Jeremy dubbing for Carl) d20+6=11 ; d8+3=11 ; Monday March 2nd, 2020 5:01:59 PM
'Lil takes another stab at the Liz-Fly
Hits AC 11 for 11 damage
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! d20+4=6 ; Monday March 2nd, 2020 8:31:22 PM {ooc: Sol your Ray of Frost had already killed the previous reature so no confirmation needed.}
Grindar and Bigby miss with their attacks, grinder had a very hard shot throwing though the tree branches and all and all. Caelwyn manages to land one more blow, just barely, and the yellow Liz-fly hangs for a second but its claws go slack and it plummets to the ground far below. Lil is there too.
The blue Liz-fly continues it’s archa round the tree and spotting one mage by himself on a branch tucks its wings and attempts to knock him clear out of the tree! On the way in it is hit by a shard of ice. {iic] Rolled that attack roll to here.} Its mass comes in hard and fast but it hits a branch with its head and Sol is fine. {CMB Bull Rush: 4}
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 30/44; CMD: 15 d20+8=19 ; d8+3=6 ; Monday March 2nd, 2020 9:37:48 PM
Caelwyn takes a five foot...climb? to get closer to Sol, looking to stab the blue lizard with his trident if possible.
Attack 19, Damage 6
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+1=2 ; Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 5:27:34 AM
With no other options, Grindar draws and let's fly with his last javelin, but misses worse than the last time (nat 1) as the javelin flies wide after hitting a branch.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 10:24:34 AM
"move back sol," Bigby suggests as he nocks another bolt in his little crossbow.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 7:04:54 PM
Sol nods at the suggestion, and tries to make cover for himself so he doesn't get attacked again, and uses Total Defense, to try and avoid being knocked out the tree.
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 7:07:14 PM
Caelwyn moves through the tree. {ooc: which is a standard action as a move is needed to support yourself.} Grindar grabs his last javalin and hurls it hard. Hard enough that it sticks a few inches into the wood of the tree which causes the tree branch to swing back wide out of the way, clearly that hurt. Bigby suggests Sol move as he reloads his crossbow. Sol moves to a defensive position.
The liz-fly, which should be suprised to be alive, flies further from the tree again clearly ready to loop around for another run.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 30/44; CMD: 15 d20+5=22 ; d8+3=11 ; Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 8:33:58 PM
Caelwyn changes tactics, deciding to take out his longbow and try to take a shot at the incoming lizard.
Attack 22, Damage 11
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+10=29 ; d8+7=10 ; Wednesday March 4th, 2020 5:23:12 AM
Grindar readies an action to bring the full force of Bwyell down on the last Liz-Fly's head, if it comes into range.
Hit's AC 29 for 10 damage
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+5=9 ; Wednesday March 4th, 2020 10:44:12 AM
Bigby fires off his crossbow att: 9. Bigby begins to curse his luck. "darn technology, wish could get me claws on that thing," Bigby mutters low.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+6=21 ; d8+3=9 ; Wednesday March 4th, 2020 1:55:51 PM
"I love ya guys. You keep throwin' them sticks and hoping they hit. It's adorable!"
Meanwhile, 'Lil readies for the thing to come back so she can stab it.
Readied action: Hit AC 21 for 9 damage Move: Hold on!
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I've been sick for an entire week, but I'm finally starting to feel better. Thanks for the sub, Jeremy.
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! Wednesday March 4th, 2020 2:42:08 PM
Grindar readies an attack as Bigby launches another crossbow bolt that sails off to eventually hit a tree or a combatant below. This missed shot is ok though because Caelwyn does not miss with his shot. Caelwyn’s arrow flies very true and passes though the liz-flys large eye and out the back of its head. The wings beat once more by reflex before it dips to the side and spirals to the ground below.
As your eyes follow it down you see that the battle pattern has changed but you have a moment to catch your breath and look about. Sadly the tree is not giving off any of its healing fruit at the moment. The tree is however holding the branch that Rolth hit with a javelin fairly close to its body.
Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: { A ways off a large burning beetle is engaged with three trees and several smaller creatures. The trees are winning but damage is being done on both sides. In the other direction a group of five liz-fly are batted from the air by vines being whipped about by a large tree. }
You have a moment of calm while you watch the battle below going on.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+1=3 ; Wednesday March 4th, 2020 6:37:29 PM
Sol speaks up.
"Blimey... this is tragic... to see this battle... caused by problems in the Sargrass... I feel we must try and put a stop to all this mutation nonsense."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 30/44; CMD: 15 d20+2=5 ; Wednesday March 4th, 2020 8:47:30 PM
Caelwyn agrees with Sol. "This is only going to get worse unless we can help put a stop to it...what a sad waste of life."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+11=16 ; Thursday March 5th, 2020 5:46:34 AM
Perception 16 "At least our friends are winning" Grindar offers as a way of encouragement, though he feels the same way as his friends. Seeing his Javelin sticking in the tree, and the tree's reaction to it, Grindar, as carefully as possible removes the javelin and asks 'Lil to heal the tree. He apologizes to the tree for his error, which caused the tree's pain, and hopes 'Lil's healing skills can help fix what he broke.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday March 5th, 2020 11:20:20 AM
Bigby sighs and tries to catch his breath. It had been non stop for a while now.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+8=17 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Thursday March 5th, 2020 11:59:25 AM
"HEY TREE!" 'Lil shouts. "I can heal you and anyone near me. Get me close to wherever I'm needed!"
Once there, 'Lil channels positive energy, healing 8 HP.
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! Thursday March 5th, 2020 2:26:14 PM
Sol comments on the tragedy going on below them to which Caelwyn agrees. Grinder his hartened that the good guys seem to be winning while Bigby catches his breath. Lil takes a moment to heal the group including the tree which had healed them. Bark reknits and the limb relaxes but it is all a stat reminder that those trees fighting with you can be hurt as much as you can.
Below you the fighting has shifted some, the smaller mutated creatures are seen less and less in favor of larger mutated creatures. It is thinning but still if you went down now you would most likely be overwhelmed. You have a moment more to watch, catch your breath and plan.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Thursday March 5th, 2020 6:16:59 PM
Sol takes a deep breath and rolls back onto his backside so he's sitting.
"What are we going to do? We need to put a stop to these mutation blooms, but beyond the flowers that have been mentioned, do we know what is causing them?"
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 30/44; CMD: 15 d20+5=24 ; d8+3=8 ; Thursday March 5th, 2020 8:48:13 PM
Caelwyn thinks as he nocks another arrow and looses it at the nearest mutant which is sort of on its own. "We need more information...we have to speak with Biel as soon as we can, to determine how we can stop this from happening. We can't hope to start a colony here with a situation like this going on. And many innocents may be harmed."
Attack 24, Damage 8
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Friday March 6th, 2020 5:35:09 AM
Grindar shimmies over to his friends and says, "Biel did say that ultimately the Warper-Sarr was behind these mutation blooms, as he is trying to use them to create his evolution. I can't help but wonder why the Weaver and Walker Sarrs don't do anything about it, as it seems an affront to their desires".
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d8+4=7 ; Friday March 6th, 2020 11:09:21 AM "They formed some sorta truce, didn't they? Agreed to disagree and whatnot?" She looks down at the melee. "Not sure this was parta that truce, though. Natural world can get pretty ugly at times even without mutatin' flowers, so who knows? Important part is that we all pretty much agree that this ain't cool, so we help Biel.
"I ain't got no idea how to do that, other than heal and stab. Speakin' of, you're still bleedin', C. Here..." She punches C lightly in the shoulder so she don't knock him outta the tree. It heals 7 HP. With the 8 from last round, he should be all patched up and ready to throw himself into danger again.
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! Friday March 6th, 2020 12:38:52 PM
Sol wonders what they are going to do to put a stop to the mutation bloom. Grindar remindes the group what Biel said about the Warper-sar being behind the mutations and wonders why the Weaver and Warper don’t do anything.
Lil brings up the truce but admits to having no idea what was in the truce. As she cannot work out how to deal with the big pictures she picks one of the things she can do well and heals up Caelwyn.
As this discussion happens things progress down on the ground. The giant beetle is still in mortal combat with the largest of the druidtrees, its druid and several smaller unmutated creatures. They are far off, over a hundred yards, so it is hard to tell much detail but all combantants seem to be worse for he wear.
Closer to you sevral creatures are engaging with the unmuted defenders. These large leopard, black as midnight, have six black snakes with red rigns, hissing and ready to strike, sprouting from their shoulders. It looks like the defenders are intercepting them at this point but some space is beginning to clear around the tree. Soon you may be able to get down and help but it is still a bit of a blender at this poinst.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Saturday March 7th, 2020 2:59:22 AM
Sol shakes his head.
"Such a senseless waste of life. I agree... this does seem like something the Warper would want, and while they may have agreed to a truce, I do not remember being told the underpinnings of the truce. For example, this..." he indicated the warzone "... could not really have been agreed. However it is happening, so someone broke the truce or found a loophole. We may need to see if we can find exactly what the Truce agreed to and see if we can try to reinforce it."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 d20+5=20 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=11 ; Sunday March 8th, 2020 2:21:42 PM
"Aye, something has happened...this is different from anything we have encountered so far", Caelwyn remarks as he looses another arrow at a nearby mutant.
He feels energy flowing back into him as his wounds heal. He smiles his thanks to Lil and whispers a prayer to Domi, to help him heal this land and protect the innocent.
Attack: 20 (not natural 20), Damage: 4 (OOC: ignore re-roll, I forgot we only re-roll 1s for healing)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Sunday March 8th, 2020 9:15:08 PM
Bigby listens to the party talk about what's going on. He continues to nock another bolt.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Monday March 9th, 2020 5:36:00 AM
Grindar finds all this unnecessary carnage heart breaking. He is prepared to continue the fight if needed, but is at his wits end as to why this is even being allowed to happen. "Weaver Sarr, Walker Sarr, do you guys see what the Warper Sarr is doing here?" Grindar yells out in frustration, "Don't you care that he is causing all this needless destruction and death?"
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+8=10 ; Monday March 9th, 2020 10:34:25 AM
'Lil raises an eyebrow as Grindar starts mouthin' off at the Sargrass Powers. She puts a hand on his shoulder. "Remember we ain't here to get involved in the Sargrass aspect fight, dude. We're here to get druidwood to help folks back home."
All of her dudes should be healed up at this point. (OOC: Sol's showing he's down a few HP. Did you update your header after I channeled energy a few days ago?). She keeps an eye out around her, making sure nothing's sneakin' up on'em (perception: 10).
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! Monday March 9th, 2020 4:40:11 PM
Sol continues taking about the waste of life and wonders if they can find the exact details of the truce thinking it might need to be enforced. Calewyn launches another arrow that, despite the range, annoys one of the leopard beasts. Bigby listens and nocks a bolt.
Grindar calls to the Weaver and Walker to see what the Warper is doing. Lil reminds them that the fight between the powers is not their fight.
Farther away the battle of the titans is still raging between the biggest of the trees and gargantuan flaming beetle.
Below many things are coming clear and the non-mutates are winning the day more and more. The circle has pushed back from the tree and given many yards on each aide at the base. That is the good news. The bad news is that in a few places it looks as though the line is broken. In one, to the north, a large leopard with six black snakes ringed in red that sprout form tis shoulders, is staking in the directing of the tree. As you look up it looks as though a second might actually make it through as well.
There are no other defenders and you are about thirty feet up in the tree. What do you do next?
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=8 ; d3=2 ; Monday March 9th, 2020 6:06:43 PM
Sol breathes a sigh of relief, which turns to concern as he sees the line breaking.
"We need to do something!"
He points at it, and attempts to cast Ray of Frost. ((8 to hit, 2 damage))
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 d20+5=19 ; d8+3=6 ; Monday March 9th, 2020 9:58:22 PM
Caelwyn decides to focus on one of the leopards, and maybe deal some damage before it reaches the tree. He looses another arrow. "Let's take these out before they get too close..."
Attack 19, Damage 6
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 d20+5=19 ; d8+3=6 ; Monday March 9th, 2020 9:58:22 PM
Caelwyn decides to focus on one of the leopards, and maybe deal some damage before it reaches the tree. He looses another arrow. "Let's take these out before they get too close..."
Attack 19, Damage 6
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Tuesday March 10th, 2020 5:28:20 AM
Grindar attempts to talk to the tree, asking if it could put him and his friends down so they can form a defensive line.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+5=9 ; Tuesday March 10th, 2020 10:45:15 AM
Bigby fires his crossbow. att: 9
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Tuesday March 10th, 2020 4:57:19 PM
'Lil considers just jumpin' down, but this high up she'd probably just bust her ankle and get eaten. That ain't brave, that's stupid. She hears Grindar's request and seconds it.
"Yea tree dude! Put us down over there, or at least get us a little lower!"
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! Wednesday March 11th, 2020 4:21:48 PM
Caelway manages to hit the leopard that has defiantly made it though with an arrow doing enough damage to actually bring it down as it was quite wounded. The second leopard is coming faster and does not look to be damaged at all.
The tree does not respond to requests and actually is not moving. Perhaps its attention is elsewhere at the moment.
You could attack from above or have enough time to make it to the ground before the leopard arrives most likely.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+2=5 ; Wednesday March 11th, 2020 4:29:59 PM
'Lil takes matters into her own hands and starts climbing down. She's not much of a climber, though. Let's hope she doesn't fall outta this tree.
Climb: 5
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=7 ; Wednesday March 11th, 2020 7:33:44 PM
Sol flings another Ray of Frost, and promptly misses, sighing and resigning himself to not being as useful in combat as he might like.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+1=5 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 5:55:55 AM
Grindar tries to follow 'Lil down the tree, but like her, his climbing skills are pretty poor.
Climb 5
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday March 12th, 2020 2:38:59 PM
Bigby nocks another bolt, not wanting to fall out of the tree. He will continue to attack from up here.
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! Thursday March 12th, 2020 4:20:07 PM
Lil and Grindar make some headway getting down. {ooc: DC5 climb check} While neither is a great cimber they are athletic enough that the climb will not be deadly.
The creature is at a full sprint and makes it to the base of the tree. The cat is clearly a dangerous beast but it does not move to to scale the tree to get you. Instead it rears up to swipe its terrible claws at the living tree itself!
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+2=3 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 4:30:01 PM
'Lil continues climbing down, but her foot slips. She manages to grab a branch and save herself from falling, but she takes a moment to calm her rapidly beating heart.
Climb: 3. Within 5, so I shouldn't fall.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+3=10 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 6:39:17 PM
Sol watches his friends climb down, and decides to fire off another Ray of Frost in the general direction, because apparently his aim is rubbish.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 d20+5=23 ; d8+3=5 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 8:50:11 PM
"Hey!" Caelwyn now adds falling to his death to his list of current concerns. "Back off, mutant!" He stays where he is, loosing another arrow at the new leopard.
Attack 23, damage 5
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+1=18 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 5:32:05 AM
Climb Check 18 Grindar continues climbing down, managing to make another 5ft without incident. He is beginning to wonder whether or not he should invest in a better range weapon, or maybe just some more javelins.
OOC... What is the height of the tree again?
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+5=13 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 10:18:13 AM
Bigby fires another bolt att 13. "Blasted crossbow."
GM Ryan Link to the map Up A Tree! Saturday March 14th, 2020 7:34:08 PM
Some of the team spend time climbing while others fire off arrow, bolts or shards of ice. Some find home some do not but it is Caelwyn who gets off a lucky shot into the creatures mouth. It chokes and falls over having taking internal damage.
Looking into the distance you see something truely unusual and terrifying. The gargantuan flaming beetle that had been battling the largest of the trees lands a powerful bite with its pincers. At the same time the tree pierces straight thought the insect. Both combatants topple to the ground and the area is silent for a moment. Looking around you see the mutates are for the most part dead but the loss of the tree is clearly a great loss.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Monday March 16th, 2020 5:28:39 AM
Grindar is feeling down hearted as he surveys the carnage before him. Such a waste of life and for what? He actually sheds a tear when he sees the mighty tree fall, and throws up a prayer to Pantheon hoping that this will be the end of this senseless carnage.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+2=12 ; d8=7 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 11:44:57 AM
For the most part dead isn't the same as dead dead.
She continues climbing down, not content to just sit in this tree anymore. She does a better job this time.
climb: 12
Once down, she'll run over to that tree. She ain't sure how to tell if a tree is dead or not, but maybe if there's any life at all, she can heal it. She casts CLW, unwilling to take a chance that her channeled energy will revive nearby mutants as well. She heals 11 HP damage.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 d20+2=11 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 4:49:26 PM
Bigby and Wolfgang attempt to climb down 11 climb. Bigby takes in the battle. Not one for many words, but the battle is an awful sight.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20-1=12 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 8:37:24 PM
Sol doesn't really move... he just stops after seeing the brutality. It's almost like he's gone catatonic. After a few moments he begins to climb down.
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