Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 157/157, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday May 25th, 2020 7:00:26 AM
(knowledge checks from previous post) V contemplates the vision, and searches his mind for references to the huge curved fortress or it's location. (Know arcane 38, history 36, religion 42, planes 44)
"I'm trying to remember if I've ever had any reference to such a castle Barratore.
AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 128/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) d20+20=26 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=9 ; Monday May 25th, 2020 8:46:37 AM
Tishe’ tries to aid Velarin’s memory.
Aid Another Know arcane 26 history 21 religion 23 planes 9 (fail)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: -112/128 Monday May 25th, 2020 10:26:27 AM
Edson shakes his head to Barratore's question. He was smart, but riddles and the like always tripped him up.
The Seance is Over (DM Cayzle) Monday May 25th, 2020 7:42:55 PM
Velarin and Tishe’ strain their brains to put some lore behind the strange curved fortress. Surely, were there something to know, they would know it. But in fact, just as no knowledge check will give you the grand unified field theory of universal physics, nor the story of what happened to Frodo after setting sail with the elves, nor the hidden truth about the beings known as Great C’thulhu, Voldemort, and Sylvester the Cat ... well, so too in the Wold there is knowledge yet unknown to mortals, maybe to be discovered, maybe to remain unknown, lest lesser minds shatter when confronted with it. But no knowledge check reveals it.
Tishe’ also asks Emrys for his interpretation, but he has nothing to say, so far.
Barratore and Edson accept that they are puzzled. Well, surely all will be revealed in good time?
Lanliss is quiet, and Manolo asks him if he is worried.
The witches bundle Dulcet off to a tent that was set up a little ways away before the seance. Soon everyone else has drifted away from the stones. A witch calls to you to say that Dulcet wants a word.
“But be quick about it and do not upset her!” the witch scolds. “She’s very weak! Ask her no more than THREE quick questions!”
In the tent, Dulcet is exhausted and weak. She takes Enrys’s hand, but her touch is as faint as a feather. Emrys, no strongman, feels that he would break her fingers if he squeezed back.
She says that she felt the presence of divinities, although she did not see the vision. She wants to know what gods were involved, and if this will affect the Valley. You can briefly answer her and ask your three questions. After three, the witch-nurse will be chasing you out.
Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:34/ (87)141 Monday May 25th, 2020 8:59:14 PM
Lanliss let the others ask Dulcet the questions they might have. Lanliss is happy to see Manolo curious about a lot of things. "I am worried about many things that might happen, Manolo", He says to Manolo. "The Wold is vast and there are dangers, that even we, might not be able to withstand at time....from this I am afraid" "The right preparation makes a huge difference between victory or loss",he adds. "Sometimes we break out limits but a wise hero knows when not to push his limits, or rather luck...too far", He advises to Manolo
"At times, we see magnificent things like this", Lanliss says. "And other times, we might deal with mundane and not so exciting things ", he adds.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 157/157, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday May 26th, 2020 7:57:47 AM
V gives Dulcet a quick run down of what he had seen in the vision, and describes the fortress that they saw. He then asks the first question, leaving the remaining two for his companions in case anyone has one they wish to ask. "Do you have an idea of what or who's fortress it was?" I have no knowledge of it.
AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 128/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) Tuesday May 26th, 2020 10:13:14 AM
Tishe’ speaks quietly: she has known Dulcet a long time, and even when they first met, the Witch was old. “Only shadows, though we could all feel there was a god watching us, and the other gods watching that god.”
“Question 2. We heard whispers including ‘go!’ And ‘don’t!’ Do you know which figures urged us to go and to where?”
She waits to see if anyone else has a question before asking her next thought.
“Question 3. I saw Canine teeth bite. How does that relate to the rest of the Vision?”
(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind Tuesday May 26th, 2020 1:22:29 PM
Barratore turns to regard the witch and snorts, "No." he replies forcibly and he fixes her with a gaze for the briefest of moments. He then turns and completely dismisses her and address the others
" I'm heading back to the manor house to pack. If anything actually comes of all this, just let me know. Otherwise, I'm heading South"
Barratore turns on his hoof and heads for home. There was nothing for him to do and being dressed down like some common up start was more than he was now willing to put up with. Not too many years ago, he would like gone to the tent, just to stay and let them attempt to move him, but now. Pfft. He just wanted as little to do with it as possible
Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp102/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, Spectral Hand d20+8=25 ; d20+30=49 ; d20+30=47 ; d20+29=47 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2020 9:03:27 PM
With white, pale glowing eyes, Emrys finally returns to the surface from deep within his vision. He is just as confused as everyone else, along with being heavily fatigued from the experience (Condition: Fatigued). Emrys, himself, also trembles with weakness, but still he fears he could crush Dulcet's delicate hand.
This power or god had a very feral quality, possibly someone aligned with the darker side of nature, ravenous hunger of a predator ... definitely super natural. He searches his mind for the answer.
The Seance is Over (DM Cayzle) Tuesday May 26th, 2020 11:44:12 PM
Barratore is unhappy with the nurse witch’s treatment of them and leaves to let the others determine what the portents may mean.
Lanliss waits for the others to pose their questions of Dulcet, while taking the opportunity to provide some wisdom to his young ward. “Gosh, Master Lanliss,” says Manolo, “you know a lot. What’s your number one rule for being an adventurer?”
On the other side of the tent set up by the witches, Velarin asks Dulcet, “Do you have an idea of what or whose fortress it was?”
She lifts her head to respond, the effort clearly taxing. “It was no fortress I have ever seen or heard of in tales,” she responds, with a regretful shake of her head. “I suspect it is not of the Wold, but that is only conjecture on my part. I'll say that it looked to me like it had grown there, rather than being made. Not grown in a healthy natural way either.”
Tishe’ is quick to ask a question of her own, “ We heard whispers including ‘go!’ And ‘don’t!’ Do you know which figures urged us to go and to where?”
“There are gods involved. You saw them. In any contest of gods, some will want one set of events to transpire, while others seek a different course. All I can suggest is that you use your own judgement.”
Emrys tries to recall some hint that will give him more information about the gods in the vision. It is clear to him that the Culverwood is not involved. Indeed, none of the fey powers seem to have a hand in it. He would know. Other than that, he has no clue.
Tishe’ waits to see if anyone else has a question before asking her next thought.
“I saw Canine teeth bite. How does that relate to the rest of the Vision?”
Dulcet smiles, and offers only the most obvious explanation: “That you will meet canine foes?”
Edson listens intently.
But then it is time to let Dulcet recover in peace. She wishes you luck in a whisper, and hopes that the night’s activities gave them more information than previously. She suspects, overall, that these powerful omens mean that something big is coming up for the Keepers of the Vale.
AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 128/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) Wednesday May 27th, 2020 5:53:33 AM
Tishe’ returns to the Manor in a funk as deep as Barratorre’s. All they know is there is a veil of no divination magic about the Keepers and it has something to do with the gods, a castle and getting hit by a dog. And the first part they had figured out before the seance, and the second parts they knew before talking with Dulcet. And none of it allows them to get any better prepared or be proactive in dealing with it.
“Let’s kill something. Those two Wyrmwraiths have need of getting their threads cut!”
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 157/157, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday May 27th, 2020 8:17:07 AM
“I believe I am in agreement Tishe’. We will need protection from their life and energy draining abilities. We will also need to figure out how to prevent them from disappearing into the ground.”
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: -112/128 Wednesday May 27th, 2020 3:09:51 PM
"Is there any form of magic where we can follow them into the ground when they disapear. Hit them while they hurt? " Edson asks.
(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind Wednesday May 27th, 2020 5:09:09 PM
Barratore greets the group as they return home with a round of drinks. "Shocking, we have nothing. So on the dragon wraiths then."
"We need to be protected from negative energy and they can throw some pretty mighty time to die now spells we need to take into account. As Edson suggests, we need get to the Shadow plane and go after them there. If we cannot follow them, they are well nigh invincible"
"We are reduced to Ready and fire and if heavily wounded, there is no reason they would simply not simply retreat into the ground and stay there. Overwhelming either of them in a single round is not going to happen."
Barratore takes a drink, "I hate to say it, but unless we solve the retreat into the ground thing, we're about as useful as that vision."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp102/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, Spectral Hand Wednesday May 27th, 2020 6:03:51 PM
As Emrys mulls over multiple puzzles in his mind over various subjects, he chimes in to the current discussion. "I've been putting some thought into ways to forcefully summon them to a place and time of our choosing, like in natural daylight, where they would be helpless. Though, it would most certainly require expensive spell materials."
Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:34/ (87)141 Wednesday May 27th, 2020 9:34:44 PM
"There is no one rule", Lanliss replies. "Go and ask the other keepers, you might be surprised by their answers and all of them will be right", Lanliss says as he want Manolo to get different perspectives regarding adventuring.
The Seance is Over (DM Cayzle) Wednesday May 27th, 2020 10:04:57 PM
In the morning, Tishe' , who as the DM understands things, keeps a Detect Scrying spell active 24/7, senses a ping on the spell. The scryer does not try to hide who they are: You see a face like an elven maid. Tishe' also sense that the scryer is an infinite distance away, in a direction perpendicular to the usual three that she knows.
Those with a modicum of Planar lore deduce that the Scryer is on another plane of existence.
She waves at Tishe', and POP!
A lantern archon appears, drops a scroll, and then POP is gone.
The elf maid waves again and then stops scrying.
There is a glowing scroll wrapped with a red silk ribbon on the floor in front of you.
AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 128/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) Thursday May 28th, 2020 6:03:32 AM
Tishe’ glumly listens to the others and Barratorre’s assessment. “For defenses, Death Ward should suffice. I bought some scrolls at the Catacombs for such an emergency in the future. My skill in UMD is good enough to cast even those with little problem. For keeping them above ground, what about a Grasping Hand Spell? It’s a force effect that can grapple them. All we would need are a couple seconds...”
And she stops talking, her eyes and head moving about. “We are being scryed! Elf maid. Can’t tell where...”, vertigo ensues, “... whoa Piggies!”
.... Endure Elements Detect Scrying
(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind Thursday May 28th, 2020 10:03:35 AM
Barratore is nodding along with Tishe's thought on the Grasping Hand and looks to V. He's the big bad wizard, "Would that work? Can you catch a wraith dragon?"
As Tishe calls out the scrying, Barratore stands up and moves towards Lanliss and The Boy. "Probably should start carrying arms and armor going forward." He was hardly helpless, but without his blade, bow and armor, he was certainly less useful should something come blasting into the mansion.
The Lantern Archon appears, and leaves. Barratore scowls. "When we get a chance, we should drop some protection spells about our home at least eh?"
The fighter will pick up the scroll and open it
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 157/157, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday May 28th, 2020 11:55:35 AM
“I don’t have the spell grasping hand, but I do have it’s big brother, crushing hand, which in theory would crush it while holding it. There is a chance he could avoid it though, it’s not automatic.”
“I could summon a bunch of earth elementals to go after them if underground, but the wraiths could likely get away faster than the elementals could follow, and I’m not sure the elementals could hurt them. And I would have to be very near the ground to do it.”
V continues pondering options until a lantern archon appears and drops a scroll in front of Tishe’. V stops and waits for the inevitable reading of the scroll
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: -112/128 Thursday May 28th, 2020 8:09:42 PM
"everyone saw that right? i wasn't just standing too close to the incense right? That thing just dropped the scroll in front of Tishe right?"
Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:34/ (87)141 Thursday May 28th, 2020 8:35:24 PM
Lanliss is surprised by what happened. "A divine help", he says. "Definitely not Gragul", he says out loud. 'Who could the elf be', Lanliss wonders.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp102/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, Spectral Hand d20+34=48 ; d20+34=43 ; Thursday May 28th, 2020 10:33:20 PM
"Agreed Edson," Emrys motions toward the glowing scroll. "Are we going to address the glowing scroll that just popped into the room from another extra-dimensional plane of existence?" He then looks to Tishe, "Are you okay, you seem out of sorts. Are you under attack?"
Emrys casts Detect Magic and attempts to identify it's magical auras.
(Knowledge [Arcana]: 48. Spellcraft: 43.)
"The quality of the parchment is exquisite!"
The Seance is Over (DM Cayzle) Thursday May 28th, 2020 11:49:07 PM
The scroll is magic because it has a Light spell on it.
It reads: "My dear friends, for so I hope you will be, greetings. We have much to discuss, so I wanted to let you know that I will arrive this afternoon for a conversation. Please dispel the Light on this scroll so that I will know you have read it. Thanks and see you all soon. Signed, Qaphsiel"
AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) Friday May 29th, 2020 6:06:22 AM
Tishe’ is eager to target a dispel on the Light, and barely contains herself until most of the Keepers agree. “We need to know more, no matter which Power, avatar, or messenger arrives”, she points out.
As soon as two others agree, she casts her spell to remove the Light.
And then begins another wait. When Qaphsiel arrives, they will find Tishe’ as if ready for a long journey: all adventuring gear packed and ready!
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 157/157, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Friday May 29th, 2020 8:21:25 AM
“What else did you see Tishe’? Who is Qaphsiel? What is Qaphsiel? Why is he or she coming, and how are friends?”
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: -112/128 Friday May 29th, 2020 8:13:40 PM
Edson seeing Tishe getting ready, does the same himself. The way the scroll was dropped off was odd, but Tishe seemed okay with the method.
The Seance is Over (DM Cayzle) Saturday May 30th, 2020 12:38:53 AM
Mid-morning, Roel steps in to announce a visitor. It is a local woman, Hmary from Jarlswolf. She is clearly very nervous and apologetic about bothering you. She carries a baby in her arms.
"Lords, my name is Hmary, and -- oh gosh, so sorry, I mean Lords and Lady!" she curtsies carefully to Tishe' while still holding the babe.
The child starts crying, and she apologizes and tries again. "I mean, my name is Hmary, and this is Hnartin, my son, and all I have left of my husband!" the baby starts crying louder, and the mother starts crying.
You calm her down, I am sure, and Roel fetches a chair and a drink. She has come because she is seeking a cure for her child. The infant has a bad cleft in his nose and upper lip, and cure disease cannot fix a birth defect. She eventually explains that the babe can't suck, because he can't make a seal, and sometimes the milk gets in his lungs, and the healers and local witches say there is nothing they can do.
So she's clearly gathered her courage to approach you Keepers of the Vale for help. Is there anything you can do to help save this child?
AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) Sunday May 31st, 2020 4:49:36 PM
One thing that Tishe’ is absolutely no good at is piggies. Protecting them, sure, but caring for them? Being a comfort for a mother? Tishe’ isn’t one of those people! But she can see the hope in her eyes, and how can she turn her away?
“Sit, please, Madam Hmary. I am sorry that there is nothing I can do. The Keepers are indeed very powerful, but not all-powerful or all knowing. There are patterns not understood, and some are hard, hard. I can’t give a solution, and I’m no good at solace. I think the priests are better than that. But I can sit with you the morning and share a tea?”
She serves with her own hand and a listening ear, not able to provide any more.
(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind Monday June 1st, 2020 9:31:11 AM
Barratore hands the scroll over for a Dispel after he reads it aloud to the others. "My question is, if this is directly because the divination mask was lifted and everyone playing knows where the pawns are now or if this elf happened to be just know." Either way did not sit too well with him, but there was nothing to be done about it except have a good drink and dismiss it. So that is what he does.
Halfway through the 3rd tankard, Roel announces a visitor. Barratore stands as she enters and gestures for her to take a seat and sits back down himself. He listens and his heart is moved, but he knows there is even less that he can do than Tishe. Not a curse, not a disease and not a wound to be cured. Barratore lands on 2 thoughts which he conveys telepathically.
Miracle or polymorph. Polymorph the babe into a different human. You can change features and such I believe. The mother will need to move past the baby's new looks, but at least the child would live. And growing up in Jarlswolf the odds of coming into contact with a successful dispel against what we put on the child is terribly low
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 157/157, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday June 1st, 2020 2:03:28 PM
Mentally, V responds “Agreed Barratore. This is hefty magic we are talking about, and not without a price. What happens if we try and do this? Word will likely spread that we are healers and willing to do so. I’m not sure it’s a wise thing to do. What do the rest of you think?”
The Seance is Over (DM Cayzle) Monday June 1st, 2020 7:26:44 PM
While Tishe' has a very nice sit-down with Hmary, the other Keepers confer mentally.
Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:34/ (87)141 Monday June 1st, 2020 8:00:32 PM
Lanliss forgets about the name, thinking random thoughts about the future as the keepers are notified about new guests. Lanliss almost asks the obvious, how a baby like this could survive such an horrific ritual of almost drowning to death from the very thing that he needs so much.
'I can't cure this', Lanliss thinks
Lanliss approaches the problem from a different perspective after a random idea came up.
"Lady Hmary, may I ask to tell us more about yourself and your husband......" Pause, Lanliss takes his idea further. Not before warning the lady. "What I am about to say and ask might seem out of reach...almost crazy, but we do need to be very through with this"
"I am not sure if this is natural or not as I am not a wizard ", Lanliss says and points at the baby cleft "Did your husband or yourself , have any enemies or anyone that would even think about casting a curse on the baby"
(!IF NEGATIVE THEN!)
Lanliss asks another question "Did anyone of your family or ancestors had any problems of any kind that is worth mentioning ?"
AFTERWARDS (happens anyway)
Lanliss bows lightly to the lady, "Thank you my lady for this information", Lanliss says.
'Lanliss relies telepathically "Any other ideas? Does any of the new information helps ?"
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 157/157, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 7:17:08 AM
V waits for Hmary to answer Lanliss's questions, and waits for input from the other keepers.
(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 2:13:24 PM
Barratore excuses himself, there was no need to sit about looming over the woman. He had put in his opinion with the others and didn't think it wise to make speculation aloud. "I have other duties that I must attend to, excuse me. Barratore leaves and answers Lanliss through the telepathic link.
I do not believe it some kind of curse, else the witches would have at least uncovered that fact. It could be some family thing. Let me know if anything arises. I'm going to continue clearing out the footings for the trade school hall
The Seance is Over (DM Cayzle) Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 5:13:06 PM
Just to add some info and move us along:
The mom is shocked to think about someone cursing her baby. "Not a wee bairn!" she exclaims.
Hmary can't imagine that anyone powerful would be an enemy of hers. But yes, she has a cousin, and a great-uncle, both on her husband's side, who had less serious versions.
AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 5:59:17 PM
Tishe’ just keeps company with Hmary, even unbending enough to dip a cloth napkin in some milk so the babe can gnaw on it.
Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:34/ (87)141 Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 8:34:50 PM
'so it is something that passes in family perhaps' "I am sorry if I offended you ", Lanliss says calmly.
"I just tried to find another a... way to help your baby, as things like this might happen because of things like curses and another magical means...", Lanliss says.
'I am out if ideas', he relies to the keepers.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp102/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, Spectral Hand d20+19=38 ; d20+32=37 ; Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 10:04:02 PM
Emrys is told by a coven member about their visitor and he comes down stairs to address the problem. He is most concerned when he is told about the problem with the small child. There are things he can do, and he tries his best to reassure the mother and rest her worries at ease ... if that were even possible.
He thoughtfully considers a various assortment of cures. The threat of a curse is remote, (but with no knowledge of genetics in classic fantasy lore), he does secretly allows it in his mind as a possibility.
"I am going to cast a few spells ... be not afraid," he tells the mother. He leaves out what those spells are on purpose.
First he casts Detect Magic and observes the child in an attempt to detect magical manipulation.
He also casts a second spell. If this was a curse, this spell would certainly purge it, but if there isnt ... it wouldn't hurt to try. He mutters softly a few words of power and touches the child.
(Emrys casts Remove Curse on the baby. Caster Level check: 38.)
He gives himself a knowing glance (Guidance stare) then conducts a gentle, physical examination to determine the child's health and any other physical maladies. (Heal Check: 37)
He mentally talks to his friends about possible magical treatments. "There are possible Miracle Cures and Regenerate magics ... but I could attempt to reshape the birth defect with a Polymorph Any Object spell. Since I would not be changing the flesh into anything other than the child's normal flesh, the change would remain permanent. It's the only thing I can think of without invoking a Miracle cure. What do you all say?"
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 31(T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: -112/128 Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 10:17:59 PM
Edson might have some children somewhere, but none that he knew. He didn't know how to care for them, and one with a deformity was even less.
He quietly thought and ideas the others say might work, Barratore's in particular.
The Seance is Over (DM Cayzle) Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 11:55:17 PM
Emrys and Tishe' are kind, though Barratore has better things to do. Edson and Lanliss do their best to help, and Velarin is contemplative.
Emrys deduces that this is a non-magical birth defect. Without magic, it will be hard for this babe to live.
The heroes have considered three possible cures: Polymorph, Regeneration, and Miracle. Will you choose to try one of these?
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 157/157, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+31=51 ; Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 7:47:11 AM
V listens to the others and responds telepathically to Emrys. It seems like the Polymorph might be the best way to go, as long as you think you can do it safely, and without further problems to the child. It is not a spell I have cast, but if you are sure it will work, and not harm the child, it's probably worth a shot."
V uses his arcane knowledge to try and determine if there is a down side in using the spell (51. nat 20)
AC 26/ T26/ F26 CMD24 (Fdom of Move) HP 164/164 Tishe’ (SteveK) Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 9:43:24 AM
Tishe’ stays with their visitor while conversing with the Keepers via thier telepathic link. ‘Polymorph is only temporary, it would require a Miracle or Wish. Yet they have repercussions beyond the initial cost. Save one babe and have thousands following us for Miracles. Not only do we literally not have the resources to do everything, they would be horrible vulnerable in a battle if we are attacked. I fear there is nothing we should do.’
In her normal voice, she says the blunt thing, in as gentle a way as she knows how. “Hmary, I fear that you may only be able to get comfort, not cure. And the priests of Gargul would be the best I know to offer that solasce. “
(Dan K) AC: 39 (T 30 FF 34), CMD:43; HP: 246/246 Barratore Steelwind Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 10:25:08 AM
Barratore puts down his axe and gives the tree a push. As Emrys says, his Polymorph would be permanent and we should not shy away from helping for fear of others coming to us looking for assistance. The reason she sought us out is that we have helped others. We saved the city of Effacia, we helped the villages in the Dreadlands. We helped the people of the Valley directly. Life is life, and helping is helping. There is no difference from doing this than from handing out gold at a party to help those in poverty.
Barratore grabs a shovel and starts digging out the tree root.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, Stephen F. ac17 hp102/125. rituals: Warding, Spiritual Healing, Charming, Contingency: BoL. Bless, Spectral Hand d20+50=67 ; Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 7:10:31 PM
Emrys answers back mentally with the others, "Well then, it is decided. I will do my best to help this child. I will take great precautions to assure success. It will depend more on my Healing skills than my magic to do this right."
He turns to the mother and says in a confident but soft tone, "I believe I can help your child. It will take a little magic, but I think I can cure the child of this defect. If you don't mind, I would like to put the child in a deep sleep. There is no need for the child to experience the procedure." He mostly doesn't want the child squirming and crying while he's trying to concentrate.
(Emrys casts Deep Slumber on the Child. Will Save: 25. Duration: 19 minutes.)
He then gives himself another gaze of guidance and casts a powerful divination on himself to give him more insight to doing this procedure correctly.
(Emrys casts Moment of Prescience on himself. Duration: 19 hours. +19 insight bonus ... in this case, to a skill check.)
Emrys carefully uses the knowledge of Healing to guide his hands and will to reshape the child's own flesh, oh so slightly and carefully, in order to erase the defect that nature had given him ... to restore him to normal function and appearance.
(Heal Check d20+51 = 68. I added +1 to the roll because the dice roller modifier only goes to +50.)
(Emry casts Polymorph Any Object on the Child. Duration Factor: +13, Permanent. Fort Save: 30. Target: One creature or non-magical object, up to 1,900 cubic feet in size.)
Lanliss Drakeguard Michael A; AC: 26 (T 19, FF 18), CMD:31 HP:34/ (87)141 Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 7:42:39 PM
'' Good luck" , Lanliss relies to Emrys, as he watches Emrys healing the child.
The Seance is Over (DM Cayzle) d20=15 ; Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 10:55:49 PM
The healing procedure goes very well, and Emrys succeeds in polymorphing the child into a healed version of itself! Well done!
Hero Point to Baratorre for first thinking of this solution, and to Emrys for carrying it out impeccably.
Hmary starts crying in joy, and she can hardly talk for her deep emotions -- first the fear that nothing could be done, and then the casting of scary magic, and then a cure from beyond hope! She thanks you all and can hardly contain herself.
Then she rushes off to show off her baby and tell her family the good news.
[OOC: This concludes Scene Zero of the new module. Everybody please accept 100,000 xp.]
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