Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/56 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 18) | d20+12=29 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+6=7 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 8:36:14 PM
If there seems to a coherence to the thing's shrieking, Rolth will end his rage and cast a comprehend languages to try to sort it out. If it is just insane bird-gibberish, he'll charge to the attack.
Assuming the latter (added another +2 to each to hit for the charge, I forgot when making the chart):
Morning star to hit +12 = 31, damage 1d8+10 = 11 Morning star to hit +12 = 27, damage 1d8+10 = 13 Paw 1 to hit +9 = 12, damage 1d4+3 = miss? Paw 2 to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+3 = 5 Bite to hit +9 = 18, damage 1d4+3 = 7 Rake 1 to hit +9 = 30, damage 1d4+6 = 7 Rake 2 to hit +9 = 12, damage 1d4+6 = miss?
total damage vs AC 16 = 43
Effect Tracking: Bardic Performance 6/10 rounds used Rage 1/15 rounds used (active) Spells Slots 0/4 used Haste 6/6 rounds used
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=15 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=20 ; d10+7=17 ; d10+7=10 ; d6+7=10 ; d6+7=11 ; d8+1=9 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 10:02:22 PM
(I doubt the harpy has long to live.)
Either: On the off chance that Rolth pauses in his attack, Kiwina takes a full round of attacks -- AC 15 for 17, AC 27 for 10, AC 20 for 10, & AC 23 for 11
Or: More likely, if Rolth does not pause, Kiwina does not pound the corpse into a greasier mess. Instead, he takes the time to give Rolth another cure (for 9 points).
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=16 ; d20+6=22 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 10:47:13 PM
(Perception=16, Survival=22) Assuming Rolth and/or Kiwina can finish of the last of our fiendish feathered friends Tsak heads for a bit of higher ground to see if there are any more creatures lurking (Perception). He also checks the general area for tracks to see if he can ascertain who or what else may have been moving through the area (survival).
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=14 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2020 11:20:45 AM
Elyas stands back from the final harpy getting beaten up by Rolth and looks around for any more threats, keeping his crossbow ready and loaded.
perception = 14
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=16 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+6=22 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=16 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2020 1:31:43 PM
Mak was hesitant to fire on the last harpy, so he held his attacks and waited to see if the others slew it.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Thursday May 14th, 2020 3:02:43 AM
Rolth manages to fell the final harpy, as it's noises are just gibberish.
Kiwina heals Rolth.
Tsak can see the nest not too far away, it seems to be set into some sort of cave in the rocks, making it larger than it might first appear.
Elyas keeps a watch to ensure you are not blindsided. Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {You do notice amongst the bodies, one of them is wearing an amulet that shines brightly in the light.}
Mak sees that his ally has comfortably slain the last harpy.
The bodies of the harpies are all around you, now, looking closer you can see they're all wiry and thing, clearly malnourished and their feathers are brittle and breakable. They actually all look rather pathetic. They are all ill and scrawny looking, even in death their faces are contorted into screams of anguish and madness.
Hess speaks up, after closing his mouth from awe.
"You managed to kill them so quickly... I never even got my sword drawn..." his sword is indeed only half drawn from it's scabbard which he then puts away. "What next... these foul creatures may have some trinkets on them, or we can go to the nest and see what is there."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d6=9 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 8:46:11 AM
Falco gathers up his companions seens that several have cuts and minor injuries. He calls on the power of the Warper-sar to close the wounds.
{Channel: 9}
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Thursday May 14th, 2020 9:24:11 AM
Rolth lets the embers of his rage cool as he surveys the carnage. "These things look ill, can someone check us to make sure that we haven't been infected? And then by all means let's loot them and move on to the nest. Speaking of which, where did that other party with the wemic go?"
Perception = 29
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday May 14th, 2020 9:28:26 AM
Mak heard Rolth's words and looked at his own wounds to see if any of the filth these harpy's carried had transferred to him via the morningstars. "If someone could check me as well." he asked. "But by all means make certain Rolth is well first."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=17 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 12:00:09 PM
Elyas pokes around at a few of the bodies. These things certainly don't look healthy. something made them act this way, and I'm guessing it wasn't by choice. Elyas has no skill as a healer, but he tries to recall anything he knows about what could have caused a madness like this knowledge nature = 17
while looking at the bodies, he spots something that catches the light just so. he leans down and grabs an amulet that one of them had. he holds it up to see it better, and casts detect magic to see if it is magical or not.
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=17 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 7:42:56 PM "Don't forget we're not alone here." Kiwina watches for others while the party heals.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+6=20 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 8:55:40 PM
When no one else offers, Rolth takes a critical look at his own wounds, looking for signs of infection or worse.
Tsak stays where he is, keeping an eye on the nest and the general vicinity whilst the petals heal and until everyone is prepared to move on.
Take your time people, but don't relax yet. The nest is sizeable and there may be more of those scrawny bird-brains about.
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Friday May 15th, 2020 9:02:54 AM
Mak reached over his shoulder and ran his fingers along the tops of his arrows to count how many he had remaining. 5..10...12..20. Twenty arrows remaining. He'd have to be a little more careful how he used the rest of them until they could get to port and he could purchase more. His hand dropped to his side and touched the decorative rapier he had started to wear these past few days. Mak loosened the sword in it's sheath and started mentally going through the forms needed to use such a weapon.
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Friday May 15th, 2020 9:10:40 AM "There are several of us who are still injured. I'm carrying a potion, and might be able to help someone if I examine them, but my skill's aren't really in curing wounds quickly. I've used my only spell for that."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Friday May 15th, 2020 9:36:14 AM Speaking fo spells, I used up most of mine on those last two fights. if we get into another incursion with more harpies I'm afraid I won't be much help. we should be careful
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Friday May 15th, 2020 9:15:24 PM
Falco heals the party.
Rolth starts giving commands and looks for the previous party. Highlight to display spoiler: {The tracks lead towards the nest, but other than yourselves, it is quiet and still.}
Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {All is quiet and still.}
Mak prepares himself for more combat.
Kiwina offers out aid.
Elyas mentions that he's nearly out of spells for the day.
You begin to search the bodies and each other, the bodies look less like they were infected and more like they were ill kept, as if the harpies didn't care much for preening and ensuring they were eating well. Around one of the Harpies necks is an amulet that appears to be tentacles as if they were rising up to choke the wearer... it's somewhat unsettling, but has an odd magical tang too it.
DC 13 Intelligence - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's incredibly similar to the rock formation you saw in the ocean on your way here.}
Once you've cleared the bodies, and head to the nest (as the harpies have nothing of any value on them) you quickly spot more bodies, this time humanoid and wemic, and all partially eaten. Hess immediately stifles a cry.
"[b]That's him... that's Racksaw...[b]" He points to a body which is mostly eaten, but has some nice clothing on it. He lets out an anguished cry and kneels down next to the body.
Looking around you see there is loads of harpy guano here, and indeed even some eggs, however they've all been smashes open, and whatever was within has apparently been eaten... it sends a shiver down your spine.
Within the nest/cave area itself, you find -
3 Light Crossbows 22 Bolts 4 Cutlasses 5 Daggers 2 Longswords Three potions that are familiar enough that you recognise them to me Light Healing potions (CLW) Three potions of another type Two potions of a third type And another amulet which gives off a magical hum 75 gp, 150 sp.
There is on Racksaw's body +2 Dagger and an Onyx ring that seems to be made of arms coming out of a wave, it also has a slight magical feel to it.
The Harpy guano is also potentially valuable, for each pound you think you could sell it for 1gp, if you so wanted, and each person could probably collect two pounds an hour.
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+1=8 ; Saturday May 16th, 2020 12:26:46 PM
(Roll: int = 8)
"Hess, what type of man was your captain? Do you see more of the crew here? Come, let's prepare their bodies and say a few words." Kiwina can't do much, but he can keep the crewman busy while he comes to grips with the loss of his friends.
To the rest of the party, he says that he is not keen on hauling guano, but not to forget to include the other boat on the shoreline as part of the spoils while returning to the Rose. He's in favor of getting back to the ship before trying to identify the items they've found.
He's glad the eggs are already smashed.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+1=16 ; Saturday May 16th, 2020 2:06:21 PM "Agreed on all counts, Captain Kiwina. The other vessel is a magical folding boat, by the way, so we should definitely pick it up. And that tentacles amulet sure does remind me of that weird rock formation that we passed on the way here. Too much so to be coincidence."
(Int check = 16, success!)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Sunday May 17th, 2020 7:38:08 AM "Hey, Hess, did you know this wemic? What was his name and clan? We're heading to Taur Isle, and his family might want to know what happened to him."
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+1=3 ; d20+4=13 ; Sunday May 17th, 2020 12:44:56 PM
OOC: INT Check...Nevermind...Perception +4, Roll 13.
Mak looked around for arrows, but found only bolts. As for the magic do-dads he trusted that once they were identified everyone would be told. In the meantime he kept watch for crafty people or things that might try to sneak up on them.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Sunday May 17th, 2020 7:34:27 PM
Tsak helps gather a few things to carry back, otherwise remaining vigilant.
He will help with rowing back to the Rose, whichever boat.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=14 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=12 ; Monday May 18th, 2020 8:25:55 AM
Falco examines the potions {Spellcraft: 14 / 28} and then the amulet {spellcraft: 12} to see if he can work out what they are. Any advantage is useful after all.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=25 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=19 ; Monday May 18th, 2020 12:01:19 PM
Elyas works with Falco to ID the magical items found so far while the group discusees next steps. as long as nothing is currently attacking them, Elyas feels like it is better to know what we have in hand rather than potentially bringing unknown and dangerous magic on to their ship. especially that creepy tentacle pendant.
Spellcraft checks: tentacle pendant - 25 set of 3 potions - 22 set of 2 potions - 30 wave pendant - 25 onyx ring - 19
if no one else claims them, Elyas will pick up the bolts.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Tuesday May 19th, 2020 2:48:18 AM
Kiwina tries to distract Hess, and does so effectively.
Rolth mentions not to forget the folding boat, and of a similarity he's noticed, also asking about the Wemic.
Tsak looks around for anything else of use.
Falco - Attempts to ID some of the items.Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot tell what the set of three potions is, but the set of two are potions of Water Breathing. The amulet, again, you're not sure about.}
Elyas - Also attempts to ID the objects. Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot tell what the tentacle pendent does, but has very strong Enchantment magic around it. The set of three potions are potions of Water Walking, the set of two are potions of Water Breathing, the Pendant ((it's not a wave shaped pendent though)) is a Necklace of Natural Armour (+1), the onyx ring ((which does have waves)) is a Ring of Swimming.}
As some of you being to bury the bodies Hess speaks up. "Yeah... Racksaw was a good man... but like I said, he'd been acting strange recently. That strange necklace..." He indicates the tentacle one. "Was his. He wore it often, he liked the motif on it. As for Lian..." he now points to the wemic. "... he didn't have any family... he was a street urchin that signed up with us a long time ago... showed himself to be capable and skilled. He never knew if he was a member of any clan properly... never got the chance to find out. Such is life I guess..." He then continues to dig the hole to bury the various bodies. Once it's all done, he says a few words about missing them and hoping they'll be okay in wherever the hereafter is. He follows you back to the folding boat and your rowboat in silence, clearly contemplating things.
You arrive back at the shoreline, your boat is still there, as is the Folding Boat.
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday May 19th, 2020 9:06:55 AM "Well, Hess, we can take you to Chessford." Kiwina isn't entirely sure they've gotten the whole story from Hess, nor that they want to. It looks to him like the other crew many have stirred up the harpies in the first place.
He waits for Falco and Elyas to say whether they think some of the items are cursed before the group heads back to the Rose.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Tuesday May 19th, 2020 9:18:25 AM
Falco shakes his head as he cannot work out all the items. Still he lets the others know what they have.
"Two of these are potions of water breathing, very handy for life on a boat. Honestly, given my small stature I always worry about going overboard in a storm."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Tuesday May 19th, 2020 10:34:49 AM Looks like we also have three potions of water walking, a ring of swimming and an amulet of natural armor. we should of course take them all, but does anyone want one of these items now?
this tentacle pendant is one I don't understand, but it has some quite potent enchantment magic laid on it. I am not comfortable bringing it with us, it should be buried on this island. especially if it was possibly causing its previous owner to act strangely. i do not like enchantment magic one bit, and things like this just prove how dangerous it can be int he wrong hands.
do you know where Racksaw found this necklace?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Tuesday May 19th, 2020 11:05:57 AM "Nice work, Falco and Elyas! And good question for Hess about where Racksaw got the amulet. I'd also like to know more about how he has been acting strangely lately. How so, exactly?"
On another note, can anyone in the party determine the command words for the folding boat?
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday May 19th, 2020 11:33:43 AM
OOC: Mak’s AC isn’t bad, so he’d be at the back of the list for the amulet. He’s in favor of selling the ring since he has plans. Otherwise a potion of water something would be handy.
Mak helped bury the dead. As he did so he recovered the bits of arrows from the bodies. Maybe he could use the parts to make more.
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+10=23 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2020 2:46:23 PM
OOC: Mysterious check for later, Roll 23.
Mak suggested that if the boat folds, couldn't someone put it in their pocket?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday May 20th, 2020 2:51:01 AM
Tsak follows up on the suggestion of burying the strange jewellery. He dis a smallish hole that is nice and deep (about 4' deep) to place it into.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Wednesday May 20th, 2020 3:01:17 AM
Kiwina makes an offer to Hess
Falco and Elyas explain what they've discovered.
Rolth questions Hess.
Mak helps bury the dead. Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You are correct in your maths in the e-mail, though you'll have to mention you're doing it as it's hard to do crafting without people noticing.}
Tsak follows along with a suggestion.
Hess nods. "Taking me to Chessford would be fine, I'll be able to find work on another boat there." When Elyas mentions leaving behind they necklace Hess looks crestfallen. "You can't leave it behind! It was Racksaw's favourite necklace, at the very least we should take it with us if you're scared of it to figure out why and fix that problem. Better 'en leaving it here to be picked up by local wildlife and let them have access to any potent magic it may have..."
When Rolth asks him a question, he sighs. "He was just acting all sad... staring out to sea, muttering to himself... we kind of just assumed he was trying to ensure we got through the shoals okay."
If you want to try to figure out the command word for the boat, it is a DC 30 Knowledge (Arcana) Check
If you succeed - Highlight to display spoiler: {It is "Shazam"}
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday May 20th, 2020 8:48:36 AM
Kiwina presses for an answer to the question Elyas asked earlier, saying, "Well, Hess, if you want us to take this necklace -- and I'm not entirely opposed to the idea of keeping it in a container, as long as no one wears it before we learn more -- knowing a bit of its history might help. How long did your captain have it, and where did he get it?"
For that matter, he'd like to know how long the change in Racksaw's mood had been going on. But if Elyas thought the thing was cursed. . .
Kiwina quietly asks his ancestors whether they should take the necklace, and considers what dreams he had been given the night before. (Using his spirit bond augury ability to determine if there will be short-term repercussions from taking the necklace.)
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday May 20th, 2020 9:28:07 AM
Elyas becomes visably distraught, and speaks with more passion and confidence than you are used to seeing from the normally quiet mage.
"Captain, I have to insist that we take every precaution with this thing. Hess told us that the last man to use this amulet had serious changes to his mood and actions, and it is imbued with enchantment magic. that doesn't sound like it was giving him powerful abilities, more that something was controlling him.
and with our recent run-ins with this tentacle motif, I am even more leery than i would normally be. if you want to keep it from falling into other hands, stick it in a lead-lined box and drop it to the bottom of the sea. or bury it. or smash it with a hammer.
or if you insist on taking it with us, still put it in a lead box and give it to me for safekeeping. I do not trust anyone else to resist the temptations of enchantment magic. I.... have experience dealing with invasions of the mind..
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Wednesday May 20th, 2020 9:34:30 AM
Mak stood by and listened. Once back on the Rose he found a spot to it and laid out the broken bits of arrows, a bit of rope, and a few feathers he collected from the harpies. First he started to unwind the rope and then started in earnest on constructing a few arrows to replace the ones he'd spent in the fight.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Wednesday May 20th, 2020 10:30:01 AM "I can put the neckless in my pack until we work out what it is. My mind is fairly strong if it does turn out to have so effect in that manner."
He thinks "Back when I was more versed in the arcane it was clear that for an item to have much effect it needed to be used most of the time. A box is fine though probably overkill. Honestly with some study we may simply find out what it is."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Wednesday May 20th, 2020 10:36:26 AM "Yes, let us take it but not try to use it. A box in a pack sounds good to me. We must keep it from falling into the hands of the unwary or untrustworthy. Perhaps we can learn about it more over time, and that can guide our actions."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday May 20th, 2020 11:59:29 PM
With a sigh Tsak fills in the hole he has dug. Seems the Petals are intent on taking the cursed amulet with them...
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Thursday May 21st, 2020 2:46:40 AM
Kiwina questions Hess and the ancestors. - Highlight to display spoiler: {Yes, there will be short term repercussions if you take the necklace. It should be kept somewhere safe, and you are by far the most qualified to look after it, you have a good will and are captain of the Rose after all.}
Elyas makes a request of Kiwina. Highlight to display spoiler: {You're sure that you're the best one to look after it, you're the most qualified to resist any negative enchantments it may have.}
Mak gathers up parts to create some arrows. Highlight to display spoiler: {You manage to collect plenty of parts, easily covering the costs.[/b]
Falco acts like the necklace is nothing to worry about, or if it is, his mental fortitude is great enough. Highlight to display spoiler: {}You're sure you can resist whatever it is, if it is indeed something.}
Rolth suggest taking it, but in the safest manner he can think of. Highlight to display spoiler: {Perhaps someone who has good willpower should look after it? You're pretty strong willed, maybe it should be you?}
Tsak is frustrated at taking the amulet. Highlight to display spoiler: {It'll take you a little while to fill in the whole unfortunately. }
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Hess nods. "I'm not sure when he got it to be honest... or where... I know it was possibly about a month ago that I first saw him wearing it. His behaviour only changed in the last week, maybe two. He was always weary around the Shoals... I understand your concern... but I don't think this amulet has anything to do with it... but then again I'm no wizard..." He shrugs noncommittally. "...but it ain't my ship, so it ain't my say."
Hess waits to see what the party does with it, and how they transport it.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Thursday May 21st, 2020 8:00:13 AM
Since it seems they are going to bring the amulet, Rolths point of not leaving something dangerous around is a good one, Falco has little to contribute. He is keenly aware that he is not as smart as he once was in moments like this.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Thursday May 21st, 2020 10:30:08 AM no disrespect Falco, but I think that I should be the one to carry this amulet. I have spent much time studying how to defeat enchantment magics. how many of you have ever been enchanted to do something against your will? how many of you have broken free of that enchantment? I have. it is not something i would want to repeat, and not something I will allow any of you to have to face if i can help it. it seems that the majority is in favor of taking this with us. I implore all of you, leave it in the care of your wizard, one who is familiar with this magic and the harm it can cause. I will try over the next few days to determine what it's purpose is. I will take certain precautions.
he pulls a wand from his backpack as he says "precautions" and taps it to his own head. (cast Protection from evil on himself to prevent any mind control effects from the amulet.
he then takes the amulet, slips it into a spare scroll case and puts it in his bag. [ooc:I am assuming I am still holding the amulet as I was the one trying to spellcraft it]
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Thursday May 21st, 2020 3:56:19 PM "Yes, Elyas, you are most expert, but maybe that is reason for someone else to carry it? If it does have some sort of bad effect, you are most likely spot it, unless it is taking over your mind. How about I carry it since, as Kiwina has so gloriously put to verse, I'm fragile as a kitten? That way you and the rest of the Petals could take me down if necessary."
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday May 21st, 2020 7:11:29 PM "Wait, Elyas. I have consulted with the spirits, and they say there will be danger if we don't handle that necklace properly. I should be the one to carry it, but I agree with Rolth that no one should wear it. It needs to be put away safe. Do we have a lockable container we can put it in? I'll keep the container, and someone else keep the key?"
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday May 21st, 2020 7:13:31 PM
Mak worked hard as he crafted arrow after arrow with a curse in his lips each time he was forced to use a harpy feather on one. He’d have a bucket of sea water to wash the feather but had to replace it with each feather he used. He was certain the filth on those things might poison those he shot. In a second bucket he washed his hands after each arrow was made.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Friday May 22nd, 2020 4:08:53 AM
Falco has said his piece.
Elyas makes a quick speech then attempts to secure the necklace.
Rolth suggest he should carry it.
Kiwina makes a point it should be secured properly, but that he should carry it.
Mak keeps making his arrows.
Hess sits quietly watching the amulet with interest as it constantly discussed, he doesn't say anything, but he looks to whoever is talking with interest as you decide who will take and look after the amulet.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday May 22nd, 2020 7:41:39 AM
Tsak mumbles and mutters to himself as he fills in the stupid hole...
Well you all know where I think you should stick your "preciousss" amulet!
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Friday May 22nd, 2020 8:26:37 AM
Seeing that Tsak is still working Falco pitches in to fill the hole.
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Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=15 ; d6=4 ; Friday May 22nd, 2020 10:44:23 AM "Seriously, guys, I should be the one to carry it. The spirits will help me stay safe. See?" Kiwina uses his favor with the spirits to summon a small storm burst.
DM:Highlight to display spoiler: {He calls the storm burst oh Hess. Ranged touch attack hits AC 15 for 4 points of nonlethal damage, and hess takes a -2 penalty if he attacks next round in response. }
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+15=20 ; Friday May 22nd, 2020 8:52:47 PM "So, Elyas, you're the expert here. So explain what we should do. Explain why you didn't want to take it, but now you have to be the one who does, even though Kiwina or I would do just as well. Or why Hess here, who barely noticed it before, who doesn't even remember when his friend got his favorite new bauble, got us thinking that we should take it after all. It is nice, isn't it. Yessss, precioussss."
Rounding on Hess, he continues, "You know, nothing you say adds up. I'm no mathmetologist, but you insisted on following your 'friends' here, but couldn't be bothered to draw your blade to same them or us. Now you insist that we take the amulet. Now, I may not be an expert in enchantments like Elyas here, but I am a natural born killer. And you make me want to follow my nature. Time to stop thinking and start going with my gut, eh? Now spill yours or I'll spill 'em for you!"
(Intimidate = 20)
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Saturday May 23rd, 2020 3:16:06 AM
Tsak gets annoyed
Falco helps with the whole.
Kiwina insists he should carry the amulet and casts a spell.
Rolth rounds on Hess.
Hess looks terrified as the spell hits him, he scrambles away, his face full of fear.
"I just meant it is I mean was my captains favourite necklace... I wouldn't want to see it left behind... I told you... you guys dealt with the harpies too quickly..." he looks genuinely terrified and is on the floor his hand up to protect himself, his sword forgotten by his side.
"I'M A COWARD!! OKAY?!? IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR!! MY CAPTAIN AND HIS MEN ARE DEAD BECAUSE I DIDN'T FIGHT WITH THEM!!" he shouts as loud as he can, more out of fear and then relief washes over him, as if he's finally glad to have said it.
"I may not have been able to make a difference to the fight, and probably would have just died the same as everyone else... but I failed them once, I don't want to fail my captain again by not doing something proper for him with his favourite necklace... I want to try and honour him properly..."
He sits up with his head on his knees and you can hear him begin to weep.
"If you're going to kill me... get it over with..."
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=26 ; d20+6=25 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Saturday May 23rd, 2020 2:24:58 PM
Kiwina isn't persuaded by Hess's protest, and calls another storm burst. (Hits AC:26, and if you can crit with such a thing, confirmed. 1 or 2 points of nonlethal damage.)
"Does anyone have any way to tell if this man is trying to trick us or being controlled to do so?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Saturday May 23rd, 2020 8:26:08 PM
Elyas shakes his head at the conversation that is forming here.
"don't you all see what ti is doing to us? we haven't even identified what it can do yet and each of you think that somehow you are more qualified than a professional wizard to handle it. I don't trust anyone else to handle this, I barely trust myself. but at least I have magic specifically designed to prevent mental control through enchantment magic. what do you have? a hunch? bravado? if you do not trust your wizard to handle this bauble, I will once again state my opinion that it should be cast to the bottom of the sea in a lead box."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Sunday May 24th, 2020 6:48:33 AM "I trust you, dear Elyas, I just don’t trust it. Bottom of the sea is sounding like a better idea all the time."
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Monday May 25th, 2020 3:54:32 PM
Kiwina strikes Hess again.
Elyas again declares the danger of this necklace.
Rolth agrees with Elya.
Hess looks terrified, he doesn't say anything, and is clearly resigned to his fate, awaiting the next blow.
Sense Motive DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Hess is telling the truth, he is genuinely terrified and is simply more of a coward.}
The ocean is lapping against the beach.
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=22 ; Monday May 25th, 2020 6:51:27 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 22)
Kiwina is aware that if Hess is innocent, his continued attacks -- although nonlethal -- would simply terrorize the man. He is also aware that everything they've seen points to Hess's colleagues attacking the harpies, which is not the story he told. Further, if Hess were lying, he could be one of those evil sea spirits Kiwina has heard of, working with the harpies and luring sailors to their dooms.
But Hess genuinely seems to be truthful...
"We could try to break the necklace. Then we don't have to worry about what it might do to us, or that it might be found" Kiwina watches Hess's reaction to this suggestion.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=16 ; Monday May 25th, 2020 11:00:08 PM
Tsak following the conversation from his hole, puts a hand up to stop Falco filling it in.
Thanks cobber, but the genius' haven't made their minds up yet. We could be digging the thing again in a moment. You don't happen to have a spare lead-lined box on yer person do ya?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=14 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2020 8:01:24 AM
Listening in Falco is sure that the man is being honest. He pauses in his work at Tsak's directions and shrugs. He has heard of cursed items but doubts that the thing just sitting around in a box until they can work out what it does could be that bad. Fresh eyes in the morning may simply solve the mystery.
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Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday May 26th, 2020 10:52:15 AM
Mak heard the man's admission that he was a coward. It was not surprising, many a man found they hadn't the intestinal fortitude to stand in the face of certain death. Mak himself had had similar moments. He recalled a time or two since he joined the Petals that he thought he might turn and run.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Tuesday May 26th, 2020 11:46:53 AM Breaking it may be the best option, especially if your main concern with leaving it behind is that it will catch some other person in its grip. who wants to take a whack at it?
Elyas sets the amulet down on a flat rock
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Tuesday May 26th, 2020 2:41:44 PM "Hess, I’m sorry for the threat, I think this thing is affecting our emotions and judgment."
"I’m thinking this thing has us under some sort of enchantment now, based on what Elyas pointed out. Let me try a detect magic before we smash it."
Rolth will scan the party and Hess with a detect magic.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Tuesday May 26th, 2020 5:11:23 PM
Kiwina suggest an option to deal with the necklace.
Tsak gets defensive with regards to his hole.
Falco listens in.
Mak sympathises with Hess
Elyas puts the necklace down, offering someone to take a swing.
Rolth uses Detect Magic - Highlight to display spoiler: {Hess and the rest of the party are non-magical, except where you'd expect the party to be magical, the necklace is very strongly magical, but unfortunately you cannot tell any more than it is of the Enchantment school.}
With the necklace on a rock, Hess stands up, a few bruises beginning to appear on his body.
"I'll try and rid us of it..." He confidently strides over to the necklace and raises his sword, bringing it down with his full weight and strength, immediately afterwards he drops the sword and starts shaking his hands, letting out little moans of pain, from the force going back into his arms from the blow.
The necklace is undamaged, the rock has quite a scratch on it, and the sword now has a slightly bent edge, it appears Hess swung with some considerable force, more than you might have expected from him.
"It looks like if we want to destroy it, it may not be that easy... "
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Tuesday May 26th, 2020 7:52:07 PM "Huh, nice try there, Hess. Elyas, any ideas on how to destroy or safely carry this thing? My detect magic didn't give me any new insights, nor did it suggest that we are enchanted by the thing."
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=21 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2020 12:24:59 AM
Kiwina watches Hess, curious about the bruises. (Perception = 21 to observe them better)
"I was told it will be trouble to take that thing, and also that it should be kept safe. I dislike the notion of abandoning it, and still think it had some momentary effect on several of us."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday May 27th, 2020 3:41:51 AM Leaving the amulet here is dangerous, taking it may be more dangerous. Either give it to Elyas or throw it in the hole.
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Wednesday May 27th, 2020 9:32:13 AM "We could toss it into the depths of the sea." Suggested Mak helpfully. "Certainly at the bottom of the sea would be less accessible than a hole on an island."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday May 27th, 2020 11:23:23 AM
Elyas nods at Mak's suggestion to drop it in the bottom of the sea. "Yes, it would be much harder to accidentally stumble on it if it is the ocean"
unless you happen to be a tentacle monster I suppose...
"I think we should take it with us for now. I will attempt to identify it again tomorrow with help from anyone else who has knowledge about magical items. if we determine what it is supposed to do we can make a more learned decision on what to do with it. If I cannot identify it tomorrow, I vote we throw it overboard and not risk continued exposure to an unknown item. does that seem reasonable to everyone? I would of course also still be perfectly happy to discard it now and not wait until tomorrow, but this seemed like a good compromise
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Wednesday May 27th, 2020 11:41:49 AM
Falco agrees with Elyas's plan hoping that between them they can work out what the neckless is and if needed discard it then.
____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Wednesday May 27th, 2020 6:31:49 PM
Rolth talks about options.
Kiwina concerns himself some more with the necklace Highlight to display spoiler: {The bruises are from being buffeted by the spells Kiwina has cast on him.}
Tsak says the amulet is dangerous.
Mak suggests one method of getting rid of it.
Elyas suggests waiting and getting it checked out again first.
Falco agrees with Elyas.
Hess sighs. "It's up to you guys... dumping it in the sea might be a smart move... but what if it had something to do with what's been going on... I'm no wizard... but is it possible the necklace could have made the harpies attack us? One of the harpies was wearing it... I don't know... maybe I'm talking out of my rear..."
He shrugs.
"I'll stand by whatever you guys decide."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Thursday May 28th, 2020 8:23:31 AM "If it is truly causing problems then we will get rid of it but this could also just be happenstance. With some thought maybe we can work it out and if not it goes I guess...." then quiter "seems a waste if we do not now it is useful or destructive."
He looks to the others. "Either way lets get on with it, we have been here debating too long."
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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Thursday May 28th, 2020 10:28:26 AM "I agree, Falco, let's get moving. Here is what I propose. You have the chest and key that we took from Aaroth. Let's lock it in the chest, put the chest in Tsak's handy haversack, and give the key to Elyas. I scan us every morning with detect magic to see whether any enchantment has leaked out, and report to Captain Kiwina with any results. The chest can only be removed from the haversack and chest with Kiwina's approval, after consulting with all the Petals, and only in the presence of at least two of the Petals. This will ensure that compromise of one of us will not easily set free any malign magics. What do you guys think?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Thursday May 28th, 2020 11:31:57 AM "this sounds like a good plan to me, my friend. it may sound extreme, but we must be cautious with unknown enchantment magic. in addition to what you have laid out, I will cast a protection spell on myself and Falco, as well as anyone else observing or aiding us while tryign to identify the item. it will prevent any evil magic from gaining mental control of any kind against us."
with that settled, Elyas is more than happy to leave this island and get back to the Rose.
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday May 28th, 2020 2:42:16 PM
Mak wondered if tossing the amulet overboard might be like planting a tree, only instead of a nice leafy branched tree a huge octopus head would rise up out of the water. He shared his thoughts with the others.
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday May 28th, 2020 7:38:18 PM "Quite possibly needlessly complicated. I like it."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday May 28th, 2020 11:06:32 PM
At the mention of his handy haversack Tsak perks up a bit, then reaches in to grab some jerky. Mmm, pepper flavour, my favorite. He chews contentedly whilst filling in the hole for the last time.
That done he'll provide his sack for the 'CursED Preciousss' to be installed. Then they can be off this rock and onto the more civilised pursuit of, of, oh yeah - politics. Yay.
DM Dan - Back to the Boat Friday May 29th, 2020 3:10:14 AM
Falco insists the Petals begin moving.
Rolth comes up with a plan.
Elyas agrees with Rolth's plan.
Mak shares some concerns.
Kiwina enjoys the complications of the plan to look after the amulet.
Tsak enjoys something to eat before filling in the holes.
The party sorts out their plan, returning to the Rose. Once aboard Ramsay greets the party.
"Is everything well, are we to continue on our journey? The repairs have been completed so the Rose is at your command again!"
The ship does appear to be in very good condition, as the crewmen have clearly been working on it the whole time you were gone and have managed to get in into a good enough condition to sail to port. He gives the order to raise anchor and continue on your heading, while he does so he asks a question of you all.
"Did you figure our why the Harpies attacked us? We've not met them coming through this route before... so it seems odd they attacked us this time."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Friday May 29th, 2020 1:48:51 PM "I reckon they attacked because they are evil beasts and we are heroes. And maybe they were encouraged by our foes, but they also attacked that other ship, so it's not just us. We know there is a bigger plot afoot, what with the cryptic warnings from Aaroth and others, but it's still not clear to me what is going on."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Friday May 29th, 2020 3:47:50 PM Something was making them feral and sick. they didn't seem right. I doubt we were specifically targeted, more that they were driven mad and lashed out at whoever came near them. but we know very little right now. Now, if you'll excuse me...
Elyas finds a bunk and lays down, very tired from multiple combats, and the lengthy discussion about what to do with the new pendant. his dreams are full of tentacles...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Friday May 29th, 2020 5:09:17 PM "I should add, at the risk of further mockery by my fellows, does anyone have more healing available before we go to sleep?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=7 ; Friday May 29th, 2020 9:36:34 PM
Kiwina offers to treat deadly wounds for Rolth, but tonight he can't focus on healing. It's like he's not even able to clean a wound.
"We're not sure yet what was going on, Ramsey. Something may have stirred them up."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d6=10 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; Saturday May 30th, 2020 8:57:09 AM
"Oh I am sorry Rolth, we got so caught up in the discussion and filling holes I forgot to finish the healing."
Falco motions Rolth, Kiwina and any other injured over has he calls on the warper-sar to channel his energies. {Channnel: 10/6/7}
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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Saturday May 30th, 2020 12:57:21 PM ’As did I, dear Falco, no need to apologize! Thank you for sharing the power of the warper-war with us, that we might succeed in our quest.’
DM Dan - Back to the Boat Sunday May 31st, 2020 6:28:11 AM
Rolth mentions his ideas abouts the Harpies and asks for help.
Elyas tries to rest.
Kiwina explains their lack of information.
Falco offers to help Rolth
Ramsay nods.
"I understand, get some rest, we'll set sail, we've only got a couple of hours of light left, but it may be worth you getting an early night. We should be at Chessford in a couple of days.
The next few days pass relatively smoothly, the journey is quiet and sunny, enough that you can all relax and recuperate. As you approach the city, you see it coming up on the horizon, it's buildings sprawling out from the port, getting less and less affluent as they stretch away from the centre. It's mid morning when you arrive in port, and Ramsay gets to making sure the ship is resupplied and full and complete repairs are sorted, giving you time to get started on your plans.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Sunday May 31st, 2020 10:18:06 PM "How did we decide to approach this -- get the lay of the land before making our mission known?" But there is other pressing business as well. "I suppose we should also see Hess off and hope he can find work to get him back to Aisildur." He does not mention the nature of their mission in front of Hess, although that does not mean it won't become known if the crew talk.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=21 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=14 ; Monday June 1st, 2020 11:52:25 AM
Each morning Elyas wakes up, casts "protection from evil" on himself and attempts to identify the magic of the tentacle amulet.
high roll on spellcraft on day 2: 25.
If he is unable to identify it, he will once again raise the idea of just chucking the thing overboard with the captain before they reach land. Elyas is much more concerned about this falling into someone's hands on land than someone dredging it up from the bottom of the sea.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Monday June 1st, 2020 2:55:19 PM "Yes, Captain, we had three lines of action to begin. Ramsay plans to visit Amaretto to see what news she has, and of course to enjoy each other’s company. Elyas, Angus, and Mak were to head to the market and similar locals, so see what the common folk are saying. The rest of us were going to visit the Coalborns to see what insights they might have about local events and politics. No skulking around or lying about our mission, but not advertising it widely just yet. Perhaps we can all meet up at the Wanderer’s Roost in a few hours to compare notes?"
(OOC: for a refresher, check out the archive from about 29 Feb - 5 March. Mak had some info re the clans, and Rolth summed up the details were learned from the Duke’s people.)
Also, during the trip here, were we able to learn the activation word for the folding boat? With Elyas’ +10, several of us aiding another, and inspire competence, even a DC 30 isn’t that hard.
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