DM Steve -- What to do? Thursday April 16th, 2020 12:32:29 AM Grindar's search for hide armor is successful; his inquiries about steelgrass are not. He wanders off to pray.
'Lil watches Grindar's attempts to find steelgrass, although she probably could have predicted the outcome.
Bigby and Wolfgang have a successful hunt that morning.
Caelwyn and Sol disappear for a while -- probably praying and watching the druids, respectively.
Grindar -- Highlight to display spoiler: {Grindar is able to purchase masterwork hide armor for 165 gp if he has it. Further, while he is praying he feels that this is the right approach to take. How long is he willing to continue praying for an animal companion? }
With the morning gone, is there anything else you would like to do at the grove?
Wisdom check DC 10 -- Highlight to display spoiler: {The group did pick up a few items on their way here from the monks.}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 29/29 d20+2=16 ; Thursday April 16th, 2020 5:57:26 AM
Wisdom check 16 Grindar, in the back of his mind remembers that they have picked up some things from the monk's But his player can't seem to remember what they are.
Grindar gladly pays the 165 for the masterwork hide armor, and when he realizes that he is getting somewhere with his prayer, he will continue to pray through the night, or as long as it takes. He has never felt anything resembling a response before, as he prayed, and the fact that he realizes he is connecting with the god he serves, drives him on.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Thursday April 16th, 2020 6:05:15 AM
Changed header due to armor change
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 d20=11 ; Thursday April 16th, 2020 1:14:19 PM
Caelwyn finishes his prayers and gathers his gear, preparing to depart. He gathers any odds and ends the party may have left behind. He also takes time to appreciate the beauty of the grove and the amazing creatures that live there. He has loved seeing trees again - that's one thing he has greatly missed during his time on the Sargrass Plains.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday April 16th, 2020 1:52:10 PM
Bigby becomes one with the earth and meditates for his druidish spells.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 d20+3=14 ; Thursday April 16th, 2020 2:24:17 PM
'Lil also remembers. "There was that stone what pointed to druid wood, yea? I tried to give it back to the druids since it could be used by bad folk, but I don't remember if they took it. That was probably a bit hasty'a me, if I'm being honest."
She checks. Did the druids take it?
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+2=18 ; Thursday April 16th, 2020 6:53:20 PM
Sol awakens, feeling refreshed and ready to get going, he makes a few more notes in his journal, noting the hospitality and friendliness of these druids, and how they are doing something very kind.
He also writes notes about what he has experienced, and what he hopes it will lead to, i.e. a better understanding of the Sargrass.
DM Steve -- What to do? Friday April 17th, 2020 12:48:11 AM 'Lil, Caelwyn, Bigby, & Sol: Highlight to display spoiler: {'Lil remembers the compass, and realizes she gave it to Virgil.
She also remembers that Bigby had found an amulet on the owlbear. Bigby realizes that he still has it. After checking through everything the party collected on the journey from the stone temple to the grove, it comes to two amulets, a cloak, a handful of gems, and the wings from a giant beetle. Sol is able to determine that both amulets and the cloak are all magic. There were also a few gifts from fey creatures, but those seem to have disappeared or perhaps turned into twigs.
OoC: Those wings were big, and I'm not altogether sure you decided to carry them. }
Grindar does not return before nightfall, after going off to pray by himself.
Grindar: Highlight to display spoiler: {Grindar continues to pray well after dark, losing track of the time. In the darkness, he finds that he is joined by another, comforting presence. As the dawn arrives, he sees that in his vigil he was joined by a white lion.}
The sunrise promises a relatively cool, clear day.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Friday April 17th, 2020 5:53:47 AM
Grindar is overjoyed at the appearance of the white lion. he gives the beautiful cat a hug and a kiss on it's nose, and says to him,"I shall call you Llew, and we shall walk and fight side by side as friends!" a very tired Grindar, along with his new friend, head back to camp. He is feeling a bit fatigued, but when he reaches over to stroke the mane of Llew, he assures himself that it was more then worth it. Back at camp, Grindar introduces his friends to Llew, who immediately walks over to Wolfgang and begins nudging the wolf in an attempt to get him to play.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 Friday April 17th, 2020 10:37:12 AM
Caelwyn smiles, greeting their new companion. He is happy for Grindar. He prepares to move out, thanking Domi for their successes and wondering about what will happen once they reach the monks. He is not particularly excited about seeing those monks again, but that seems to be the best place to go.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Friday April 17th, 2020 12:37:31 PM
'Lil's ok with Virgil keeping the compass. If the monks can be trusted with it, she's sure Virgil will return it. She can't make heads nor tails of the rest of the stuff. She goes to find Sol, hoping he can shed some light on what they are.
*The wings were large enough to be shields, right?
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Friday April 17th, 2020 2:33:16 PM
"can anyone figure out what this amulet does?" Bigby shows the group. Wolfgang turns his head towards Llew. Wolfgang's tongue hangs out in approval and he jumps over to Llew. Bigby takes note and chuckles that Wolfgang's found another friend. "Good looking white lion there Grindar. One more to add to the hunting party?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour d20+12=20 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=15 ; Friday April 17th, 2020 6:42:10 PM
Sol looks at the amulets and cloak.
"I will have a look at them, see what I can figure out." ((Amulet 1 Knowledge Arcana - 20, Amulet 2 - 15, cloak - 15))
He looks over them, however he doesn't cast any magic to figure out what they are, just trusts his not inconsiderable knowledge.
DM Steve -- What to do? Saturday April 18th, 2020 1:00:33 AM Grindar returns from his vigil with a Llew, to congratulations from Caelwyn and an immediate welcome from Bigby and Wolfgang. Bigby, 'Lil, and Sol examine the items the party has found. Everyone works packing in preparation for the trip later in the morning.
Sol examines the magic items carefully, but is not able to confirm their functions without using magic. One amulet has a medallion made of polished horn, the other one's pendant is a green gem. The cloak is a neutral gray. Sol says that harder parts of animal -- bones, scales, horn -- are often used for protection, such as an amulet of natural armor.
(The wings were about the size of tower shields.)
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 Sunday April 19th, 2020 9:43:31 PM
Caelwyn examines the wings. "Hmmmm...I wonder what it would take to really turn this into a shield...I could make use of it."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 Monday April 20th, 2020 5:54:10 AM
Grindar suggest that Sol casts detect magic on the Items, and attempt to identify them that way. As Sol is trying to figure out what the items are, he packs his things for the the road. He then play wrestles with Llew until it's time to go.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 Monday April 20th, 2020 6:01:29 AM
fixed link to Llew
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday April 20th, 2020 12:27:21 PM
Bigby packs up and gets ready as well. "guess its that time again." Bigby scratches Wolfgangs ear. He's happy Grindars got a friend as well. the more the merrier Bigby thought.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Monday April 20th, 2020 3:03:24 PM
Sol nods looking over the objects.
"I will prepare my Detect Magic tomorrow to double check these magical objects and find out exactly what they do. Until then, we should get underway."
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Monday April 20th, 2020 3:15:22 PM
'Lil agrees. "Ain't got much use for a shield myself, specially one that big. We can figure all that out later. Let's get movin'"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Monday April 20th, 2020 5:00:46 PM
"perhaps we can find a hill and slide on the sheild!" Bigby wonders if he said that outloud. "ahem, I mean like 'Lil said, we don't have much use for something that big." He then looks away.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 Monday April 20th, 2020 8:26:58 PM
Caelwyn agrees. He slings the wing over his back, and prepares to move out."
DM Steve -- Setting out. Tuesday April 21st, 2020 1:03:20 AM
The party packs and plans to examine their collected finds again the next morning. Virgil wasn't very specific as to a time, but it's about 24 hours since they last saw him when the group heads to the clearing near the rock pile where Virgil said he would meet them.
Only this morning, the clearing is not so clear. Genyielt's body, stripped of its foilage and smaller branches, lies there, nearly seventy feet in length. Flanking him are six trees, and a dozen or more of the fairy diddles are on his trunk. Another tree is off the the side, near a bundle of large branches that have been tied together. Around the trees are a score of druids, talking quietly with each other. The occassional word reaches the party's ears -- such as "haste" or "unseemly." Enough to give the impression that the druids are not happy. Overhead, a couple of eagles circle.
"Where is he already?" asks one of the druids. "Treating Genyielt like this. It just isn't right."
"You know he has his reasons. I'm sure he's trying to give Murnian all the advice he can, and will blame her for his being late," another answers.
Biel, standing off a bit from the others, approaches and says good morning. Quietly he adds, "Pay these folk no attention. I think Genyielt would have wanted this. Look at the trees -- they're not agitated." And Biel can probably tell an agitated tree from one that isn't.
No more than a half hour of uncomfortable conversations later, Virgil appears. He is walking with Murnian and followed by a crowd of well-wishers. When he sees everyone he smiles and greets you all warmly. Watching the eagles, he says to Murnian, "She thought these heroes are the companions I'll need." And Murnian answers, "The council wanted you to have someone from the grove. Be glad they let me choose Thorondir."
If Virgil hoped to leave quickly, the crowd wouldn't let him. Everyone wanted to say their well-wishes, and it was noon before Virgil was given more than breathing space. Not that he seemed to mind. But at last, the time came. "I guess it's time for us to go. Murnian, I know the grove's in capable hands. . . But you know you can always talk to me."
With that, the six trees lift Genyielt's body, and the one the branches. Virgil looks at you and asks, "Ready?"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 Tuesday April 21st, 2020 5:19:51 AM
Grindar take Biel's words to heart, but when he overhears Vigil and Murnian's conversation, he is lost. He's not sure who Virgil means by "she" and who the blazes is Thorondir, or the council for that matter? However he is ready to go when Virgil is finally ready to depart, and after they have traveled outside of hearing distance, Grindar asks, "Virgil, I don't mean to pry, and I know I shouldn't have been listening in on your conversation, but to whom were you referring to as "she" and who is Thorondir?"
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Tuesday April 21st, 2020 10:21:00 AM
'Lil ponders Biel's words. There's somethin' reassuring about knowing how much good Genyielt can do even after his death. Her body won't be nearly as useful as his without'er soul in it, but she'd take comfort in death if she knew she'd keep making the world a better place after she was gone.
She wonders if Genyielt will float on the grasses as is. Will them trees just be able to push him along instead of carrying him all the way?
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Tuesday April 21st, 2020 4:04:15 PM
Bigby takes it all in. He's pretty excited to see the wood float.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Tuesday April 21st, 2020 6:48:04 PM
Sol nods sombrely, as he doesn't want to distract from the rather emotional moment. He doesn't say anything, but is clearly a little disturbed at the whispering, as if he's not sure whether to worry about it or not, but it clearly sets him on edge.
Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- Eagle Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 11 -- HP 13/13 Tuesday April 21st, 2020 7:04:22 PM
Two eagles circle ever lower and fly down and perch on Genyielt. One of the eagles touches its forehead to the trunk, and looks at Virgil. It spreads its wings and bows its head. It then starts to screech and whistle to Virgil. If you understand eagle: Highlight to display spoiler: {Virgil, I am honored to escort you and Genyielt. I miss the days of roosting in the mighty branches. I will keep guard from on high as we set out. Call to me, and I will come quickly and walk with you if you wish.} The eagles with a loud screech take to the air and begin circling again.
Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Eagle Companion: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 Tuesday April 21st, 2020 7:05:28 PM
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Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 Tuesday April 21st, 2020 8:49:17 PM
Caelwyn looks at the eagles, more curious than surprised. At this point, not much will surprise him. He speaks politely if anyone approaches him, and otherwise watches quietly the proceedings. He understands the druids' concern - he isn't entirely comfortable with it himself, the idea of turning Genyielt into a ship... But if the trees, and Virgil especially, believe it to be right, he he willing to let this happen.
DM Steve -- Setting out. Tuesday April 21st, 2020 10:40:39 PM
The sound starts so low this time that the folks around feel it before they hear it, as the bipedal squirrels start casting from Genyielt's branches.
As the slowly shifting, ethereal sound builds, Virgil takes the opportunity to answer Grindar's questions. "She is Maab, of course. And Thorondir. . . Don't worry, he'll make his own introductions when he's ready."
The air begins to shimmer at the edge of the clearing. But this time as the swirling tube appears, it seems to have little depth to it, and the outer edge is more defined than that of the fey corridor that brought the party here -- darker and denser seeming. The tunnel that forms in the air is fully ninety feet in diameter; opaque, although the color eludes you; and looks about a quarter of a mile long on the inside, even though it has no depth on the outside. This time the shifting harmonics of the humming fairy diddles seem mournful, somehow.
The trees carrying Genyielt enter the tunnel, followed by the rest of the travellers. Virgil pauses before he enters for one last, quick farewell.
Travel this time is not like the last fey corridor. The party has to push with great effort to make headway, making the trip take longer than the apparent distance should take. Still, it is early afternoon when the troop reaches the other end and steps out into a field at the edge of the monk village at Stone Temple.
A shout goes up as the villagers notice a thicket where there was none before. It sounds as if some are calling the guard.
Virgil goes about calmly thanking each of the trees by name as they place their burden down.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 6:51:58 AM
Grindar shakes his head to try to get the cobwebs out and to make sure he isn’t seeing thing as they arrive at the Monk’s home. ”I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to that whole fey corridor travel thing!”, Grindar says to no one in particular then remembering that this was Llew’s first time, he looks his white maned friend in the eyes and asks, ”Are you OK buddy?” Llew answers by giving him a sand paper rough cat kiss, as Grindar gives the marvelous cat a bear hug. When he hears the call for the guards, Grindar steps forward and says, ”Don’t worry, It’s just us!”
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 9:45:36 AM
'Lil remembers how much work it was gettin' from this place to their final destination. She's super glad the walk was shorter this time, even if it did feel like they was walkin' uphill. There's a joke in there 'bout walking up hill both ways like her gramps used to say. She chuckles, missing the old fart. She wondered what ma was up to now that she wasn't around to pick up. Hopefully she'd spent enough time sober to pay rent and clean the kitchen.
She shakes her head, clearing the thoughts and focusing on the matter at hand. She stands, arms folded across her chest, as she waits for someone to let'em in. She wonders how upset they're gonna be when they find out she gave that compass to Virgil. The druids had every right to hold onto something that can be used to track down and kill their trees, and she didn't feel guilty 'bout giving it to Virgil. She just hoped they'd still help.
Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Eagle Companion: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 10:38:22 AM
As the shimmering tube starts to close, two eagles fly into it as Virgil steps in.
Stepping out of the tunnel with the group is an elf with an eagle on his shoulder.
"I'm Thorondir, the council has asked me to come and watch over Genyielt's final journey." He then starts to talk to the wolf and lion, seeming more interested in how they are doing than the people they accompany. If you can understand the language of the animals: Highlight to display spoiler: {Thorondir casts speak with animals and talks to each in their own language: "I am Thorondir, a druid from the grove. How are you? Do you come as you wish, or are you compelled by a master? If ever you are in need you can come to me. I have seen too many times people mistakenly believe they are the master."}
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 12:10:44 PM
Wolfgang responds to Thorondir Highlight to display spoiler: {These guys aren't bad. I've fought beside them for some time and I've only seen good things amongst these creatures. As for Bigby, him and I are bonded. He's no more my master than I am his. But we are one pack. I think the humans call it brothers. They call him a beastfolk.}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 1:16:41 PM
Llew responds to Thorondir, ”I’m new to this pride, but they seem pretty cool so far. The half-orc is my friend, and I’m willing to lay down my life for him, and I know he feels the same way, we have a bond like that”.
In Druidic, Grindar addresses the new comer, ”Welcome to our pack/pride, I appreciate the fact that your an animal lover, but it is kinda rude to ignore us two leggers.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 6:07:57 PM
Sol simply looks confused and exhausted as he emerges from the Fey Corridor. The exhaustion comes from the apparent exercise that his frail body is not used to, and the confusion at the newcomer talking in a language he really doesn't understand. He takes a deep breath and sits down to get a rest.
"The was rather difficult... for a short period it would have been fine, but that was long old slog..."
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 8:20:37 PM
Caelwyn looks Thorondir up and down, nodding in response to his greeting. "Welcome. We appreciate whatever help you can provide."
He turns briefly to Virgil. "We will do our best to communicate to the monks and all others what an important sacrifice this is for you. I promise that I will do all in my power to ensure that Genyielt's body is treated with respect. But I cannot guarantee that they will be able to fully understand, or see anything other than the trunk of a tree."
DM Steve -- Stone Temple village Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 9:46:09 PM Attius found it difficult to focus around the young woman, so he looked at the corner of the room. He wished he had managed to come up with an excuse to be elsewhere as quickly as Flitch had. He could tell the impact she would have on the community. . . "I'm sorry, miss. We don't know where the realm of the beastfolk is -- so we can't return you there. However, the caravan on the eastern edge of town plans to leave in about a week. Perhaps if you travelled with them, you could find what you're looking for." Attius wasn't even sure that there was a kingdom of the beastfolk. Certainly he'd never heard of one. Although until recently he hadn't heard of beastfolk at all, and yet here they were.
Then the call came for the guard to assemble. Attius grumbled to himself as he hurried out of the office. The young lady followed him, but he didn't look back and see that. And really, knowing that she was going to "help" again wouldn't have made him happier.
Attius headed south, where the commotion was, catching up with the members of the watch who were preparing to repel any invaders. Before he reached the edge of town, he could see there were trees in the field they'd just cleared. Half a dozen trees, accompanying half a dozen people. A couple of dangerous animals. Druids had come, clearly. One was lying on the ground. None appeared threatening.
He'd sent a group of adventurers looking for druids just weeks ago. Maybe this group would have news. Attius left the guard at the edge of the village and started crossing the fields.
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Aside from Grindar shouting a greeting when he hears cries of alarm, the party pretty much ignores the commotion in town. Grindar, Bigby, and Thorondir get to know each other; 'Lil is lost in her thoughts; Sol all but takes a nap; and Caelwyn talks to Virgil about approaching the monks.
For a few minutes, a small force of defenders gathers in the village, until one man leaves it and heads towards the party. When he's about halfway there, he recognizes the party and they see he is one of the village administrators. "Calvin, Grindar, it's good to see you!," he calls. As he gets closer, he adds, "You brought others with you. Does that mean your mission was successful?"
Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 15 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp Thursday April 23rd, 2020 4:11:03 AM
Poor Akuno Neko. Stomping along behind Attius, the small cat-folk hops up and down constantly, trying to keep her head above the grass. Beastfolk weren't a tall people, and Akuno was not counted as tall among them.
Every time she opened her mouth to protest, however, another bug or weed or other sufferance either flew inside, or smacked it closed. Red faced and overwhelmed, she plops down into the grass and crosses her arms, an angry ball of black and red lace with perky ears and a tail that swished wildly. "Attius!" she shouts, balling her fists. "Hey! Don't just leave me here!" She sniffles loudly, then dabs her eyes with her tail. "Jeez, I'm here to help and you keep trying to ignore me!" Climbing to her feet, she bobs along through the grass until she nearly runs into his back.
Only then does she notice the whole group of new arrivals. Her hair is long and well combed, her furry ears are a light, sandy tan. She is decked from head to toe in frills, silk ribbons, and lots of fine lace. To be honest, she looks more like she belongs at a dance than out here in the Sar.
Eyes full of surprise, she quiets down, and slinks back behind the man. She cups her hands to her mouth and whispers out loud. "Who are they?" Her eyes lock onto the dog person, who seems to be consorting with an even bigger and mangier dog thing. Her tail puffs a little and one eyebrow raises with suspicion. "That one seems disreputable. Need help? I'll take the slobbery one. You take the rest."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 Thursday April 23rd, 2020 6:50:35 AM
Grindar smiles at Attius, as he and Akuno arrive “Good to see you my friend!”, The oversized half-orc says with a smile, “Who’s your feisty friend?” “As to the success of our mission, I think it wise we talk in a more private local”, Grindar answers.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Thursday April 23rd, 2020 9:31:39 AM Do catfolk and dogfolk not get along? The thought hadn't popped into 'Lil's head before, but there it was. Another thought pops into'er head. Did these monks know what druid trees were when they sent her and her dudes to fetch some?
She wonders why good thoughts don't pop in her head, only bad ones. She shakes it off.
"Yea Attius, this is our new friend Virgil. We should really go talk about some stuff." She looks around. "Sorry if we startled everyone!"
Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Eagle Companion: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 d20+6=7 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2020 10:34:08 AM
[confused at the new surroundings, Thorondir uses his perception skill = rolls natural 1]
Nodding as the wolf and lion respond to Thorondir, he turns to the others. "These creatures speak well of you, they say you are good and trustworthy. Pardon my suspicions, but I have seen too much cruelty as of late. Yes, as the orcish one has surmised I am a druid that looks after the natural animals. (he looks at the beastfolk with some confusion and concern) Since you have proven worthy, I will also look after you as well."
As the commotion in town starts to build, Thorondir shrugs his shoulder and the eagle launches into the sky. He flies in quiet circles far above them. Thorondir steps toward Genyielt and puts a hand on the trunk of the once mighty tree.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Thursday April 23rd, 2020 11:39:32 AM everything rushes Bigby in an almost overwhelming manner. Another beastfolk? He'd only met one other beastfolk before, and the name eluded him. He will have to ask her of her experience with her heritage sometime. Not knowing much of his, maybe he'd learn something from her. And the druid with the eagle seemed alright. ok, time to talk I guess. Bigby looks up to Thorondir and says Welcome, my name is Bigby and this is Wolfgang. Seeing Thorondir walk over to Genyielt, Bigby backs away in respect. Bigby scratches Wolfgangs ear and wonders when the next hunt will happen.
Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 Thursday April 23rd, 2020 8:42:00 PM
Caelwyn winces at Attius' mispronounciation of his name, but lets it slide. "Greetings, Attius! Pardon our sudden appearance."
He glances at Virgil and the trunk of the great tree. "We have much to tell you, but Grindar is right. We should speak in private. And it is of great importance that these remains you see before you, which appear as an immense tree, are treated with respect."
DM Steve -- Stone Temple village Friday April 24th, 2020 1:10:49 AM
Attius doesn't miss that three of the party say he needs to talk with them in private. But before he is able to say anything, he registers, "I'll take the slobbery one. You take the rest.""Wait, miss. I know these people."Most of them, anyway."Miss Neko, may I present Grindar, 'Lil, Bigby, Calvin. . . and the man sleeping there is Sol. They are heroes who helped us out, and know the Sargrass better than most. Heroes, this is Akuno Neko. She has also -- uh -- helped." Attius falters in his introduction.
Virgil steps in quickly. "Attius? I'm Virgil. That's Thorondir. And these are Lisaraelk, Fagales, Quercus, Lithocarpus, Grevillea, Casuarinaceae, and Virentes." It takes a moment to realize he is naming the trees that carried Genyielt. "I hope you don't mind, but they will be staying here a day or two. I will be staying a bit longer. Would you let your folks know that we're no threat, then come back for that talk?"
Attius agrees, and heads back to the village for a few minutes. While he is gone, Virgil says, "Our friends will see that Genyielt is left alone by the village while they're here. I think that this is a private enough spot for our first talk. And what should we do about Miss Neko?"
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: Mage Armour Friday April 24th, 2020 2:40:31 AM
Sol starts awake, a look of embarrassment washes over his face, and he stands up, his head downcast for a moment as he mumbles.
"I am sorry... the journey was apparently more tiring than I thought..."
He sighs, takes a deep breath, and then stands straight, a smile breaking out across his face.
"However it is good to see a familiar face."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 16/12/14, CMD 17, HP 29/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 Friday April 24th, 2020 5:19:14 AM "Glad to meet you Miss Neko", Grindar says as he gives a slight bow of acknowledgement to the catfolk lass. He then turns to Attius and says, as he points to Genyielt's remains:
"This is the remains of a valiant individual who fought to save many though it cost him his life in the end. He was also Virgil's closest friend and older and wiser than most. Had we known that Druid Trees are of a sentient nature, we would never had taken this mission. To harvest their timber would be nothing short of murder, and so we will not be revealing the location of the Druid's Grove. I am willing to accept that you were also ignorant of the sentient nature of Druid Trees and leave it at that, as I can't imagine you would sanction the murder of such amazing individuals. That said, Virgil, and some of his brethren believe that Genyielt would want his remains to be put to good use, and so we brought them here, in hopes that your people may be able to help us build a ship we can use to help those in need as well as help new settlers arrive safely to their destination.
Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 d20+5=14 ; Friday April 24th, 2020 12:52:57 PM
Aewen flies in slow circles looking down, he is hunting for a Prairie Swallow or something of that size to eat. (perception check 14)
Gentle tapping Genyielt, Thorondir looks up to see how Aewen if faring. It is clear that being around others is a new and not so refreshing change for Thorondir.
Looking to the group, he speaks to them all: "Please let me apologize. I am not accustomed to being around so many different folks. The trees and the animals I feel more at ease with. The Wold has changed so much since my youth, when people would breed with orcs, halflings and elves. Now it seems the animals have somehow been breed with people as well. I don't understand how cats and dogs can have offspring with people, but I see that it is so. Pardon my astonishment."
Realizing that his words did little in the way of an apology, he finishes with: "Clearly, I am not good at apologies. I will see though that Genyielt is treated with respect."
Feeling more at ease with the trees and Virgil, Thorondir stays by Genyielt.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 34/34 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 27/27 -AC 17 Friday April 24th, 2020 1:11:56 PM
Watching Aewen hunt, Bigby feels a sense of amazement and envy. How amazing it must be to hunt flying in the wind Bigby waves at Neko. Bigby responds to Thorondir, "they call us beastfolk. It's nice to see more animal lovers here." Bigby listens to Grindar's message and nods in agreement.
Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 15 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp Friday April 24th, 2020 1:53:04 PM
As Attius slips away to placate his folks, Akuno is suddenly very much exposed. She stands up straight, dusts off her dress, and clasps her hands behind her back like an old general on the parade grounds. She twitches a little when Virgil ponders what to "do" with her. "Hey!", she protests, tail all twitchy. "I'm not a stray cat here. You don't do something about me like a dog does something about fleas!. She stares at Bigby for a second, and when he waves hello, she responds with crossed arms and a "Hmph!"
She then points an imperious finger at Virgil.
"I've been a big help to Attius since I got here." She smooths out her dresses ruffles, then starts counting off her good deeds. "The houses around here are all dirty, so I've had my unseen servants sweep them out. The drinks here are too hot, so I've used my spells to cool them down. The food here isn't seasoned, so I've used cantrips to spice it up. The boxes here are too heavy, so I've thrown em' on my princess pallet to lug em' around.. AND no one puts their name on anything, so I've arcane marked everything of value so they know it belongs to the town." One cute little fang pokes out from her smug smile. "I've even been kind enough to stay with Attius in his house for awhile to let him know how he could run things more efficiently."
When Thorondir apologizes, Akuno looks both horrified and scandalized. "Thats .. we.. that's not how it works! How lewd!" And well, when Bigby doesn't correct him, her eyes get wider. "I..I.. Look, I'm not quite sure WHERE beastfolk came from, but I promise our parents aren't animal lovers quite like you are thinking!"
Suddenly she whips out a fan and airs herself. Regaining her composure, she looks up at the sun with a frown. "Parasol please.", she says. A lacy purse opens at her side, and a red parasol pops out, then opens to shield her from the sun. "Thank you servant!" Her voice is pleasant, and her pleasure genuine. She pats some invisible thing on top of its head before she looks back to Virgil.
"So I'm basically this towns local hero. If something important is happening, I should be a part of it. Until I find my kingdom, I've decided to be as helpful a princess as I can be. One does not earn the adoration of her subjects by ignoring people in need. Rulership is servitude, after all.", she says, with what she considers to be the perfect imitation of kind nobility.
'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 18/12/16 - CMD 17 Friday April 24th, 2020 4:12:43 PM
'Lil realizes her mouth is hangin' open. Just a little, but still. She's taken aback for a bit, were all catfolk like this?
She also wonders if this girl's met any actual royalty before. They weren't usually so keen on gettin' their hands dirty. She shakes the thoughts off as Grindar finishes the quick version of their story. "There was a lady here, real business like. We had sort of an arrangement with her, but the fact that these trees is so special changes things. We should square up with her regardless."
"...and who knows? Maybe she'll be a help afterall." She thinks this last bit to'erself.
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