Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+5=7 ; Monday August 3rd, 2020 11:42:27 AM
Rolth offers his thoughts on the rod, but doesn't have any helpful insights to add.
Spellcraft = 7, fails to assist Elyas
Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3 Monday August 3rd, 2020 1:27:57 PM
Mak took his place in line and followed along. Occasionally he'd smell his hand and wipe it against his pant leg.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Monday August 3rd, 2020 7:33:11 PM
Falco bounces form foot to foot in excitment as to what the rod might be.
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) 2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+17=32 ; Monday August 3rd, 2020 7:56:50 PM
Kiwina considers whether the pups are old enough to take care of themselves. He also searches around the cave for signs that might let him know how many hounds live here. (Survival = 32 to determine this, 34 with his tracking bonus) So he can guess whether there are others out and about.
"I can't see any good coming out of leaving the pups to starve or be eaten."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday August 3rd, 2020 10:27:10 PM I've heard they taste like chicken? Maybe with a nice peanut sauce...
If required he helps to quickly and painlessly wring their little necks.
Tsak also takes some water from his backpack'o'plenty to let Mak wash his hand and replenish his drinking water.
DM Dan - The Pups! Tuesday August 4th, 2020 3:16:47 AM
Mak laments the lack of washing water, but follows the party once they leave.
Elyas attempts to identify the rod. Highlight to display spoiler: {You're not sure at this time. You think you'd probably be able to figure it out though. }
Rolth skins the Hellhounds with Kiwina's help, he also tries to help identify the rod.
Kiwina queries what the party will do next, and tires to figure out if the pups will fend for themselves. Highlight to display spoiler: {Yes the pups are probably old enough to fend for themselves}
Tsak mentions his desire to keep the rod, depending on what it does, but he's also prepared to kill the pups and offers Mak water.
Falco tries to help identify the rod, and get's excited about what it might be.
The Petals continue on their way moving across the plains and territories towards where the Hound's Tooth Clan's lands are, the journey is nice and easy going, not too many hills or ravines or rivers to worry about. At the end of the following day you arrive at the main Hold in the Hound's Tooth lands, and find it, oddly, completely empty.
There is no sound, no movement, it appears as if everyone has just left. You can see in the distance a small wisp of smoke rising, possibly from a cottage or something along those lines. It's not out of control, so possibly coming from a chimney.
Other than that, the whole place is without any sign of life at all.
((OoC: Gain 10,000 XP, and 1,500 GPs worth of Hellhound pelts, and the unidentified Rod as treasure for this scene!))
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+19=37 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2020 7:10:12 AM "I suppose we should investigate the smoke." But first Kiwina looks around for tracks, to see if everyonr has, in fact, just left. (Survival = 37 to track)
Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3 d20+5=6 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2020 10:01:17 AM "Do these holds typically have servants?" Mak asked his liontaur friend as he walked along looking for signs that the people here had just stepped out and might return momentarily. He might have seen something but still seemed distracted by the events from the cave.
OOC: Perception +5, Roll 6. Fail.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Tuesday August 4th, 2020 2:27:15 PM
Falco very much enjoys the walk and takes the time to look at the local flora. I wanted to see the Wold so this is a nice little walk. When they get to the hold he is a little surprised it is pretty empty but at the same time is use to odd situations at this point.
"Seems unlikely that no one is around. We should probably take a look." he looks back and cups his hands to his beak. "HELLO!!"
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Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+24=36 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2020 4:37:21 PM
Elyas is not able to figure out the rod right away, but as the journey takes another full day he attempts to examine it again in the morning before everyone is ready to move out. he prepares and casts a spell to aid in identifying the magic of the rod (spellcraft + Identify): 36
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once in the hold, Elyas searches around, nervous about what they will find.
Let's not move on to the smoke there without looking around here fully. look around for bodies, or any supplies left behind. if they packed everything up and moved it will mean something very different than if we find a lot of belongings or things left laying around
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (42/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=27 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2020 5:04:45 PM "I don't know this clan specifically, but most taurs out here are pretty self-sufficient, so they wouldn't have servants. That's a good question about whether they left in a hurry, though, I'll check around too."
(Perception = 27 to determine more about the manner in which the locals left the area)
Tsak keeps a lookout as the Petals check out the village. He's listening for any other movement, sounds near or far and trying to keep an eye on roads in and out all whilst not straying too far from the group.
Esmerelda sits in a sunny place and examines an imaginary spot of dirt on her left front paw.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Wednesday August 5th, 2020 2:21:49 AM
(Rolth will also have made sure to get healed up during the intervening evening and day.)
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Wednesday August 5th, 2020 3:22:37 AM
Kiwina suggest investigating the only sign of life you can see. Highlight to display spoiler: {There aren't any tracks you can follow, the ground is to hard, and you're in a spot that would be fairly busy, any markings/scuffs in the grass lead all over the place and the grass has grown that way for some time.}
Mak queries if there would be any servants.
Falco calls out to anyone who might be around, but get's no response.
Elyas studies the rod Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a Rod of Wonder}
Rolth looks around Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears they all left peacefully, but dropped whatever they were doing and walked away. There are no signs of a struggle.}
Tsak keeps watch. Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear nothing but the sound of birds and other perhaps small animals in the brush. Nothing that you wouldn't expect to hear if you were standing silently in the middle of a large field with no buildings out in the wilderness.}
As you all look around the small village you see that the whole place is in good condition, there's no damage or anything broken, and everything is covered in canine and teeth motifs. It would seem the Hounds Tooth Clan is nothing if not proud. A lot of things have wolf or canine teeth as adornments and display markings, clearly intended to show off in some way.
There are meals left out, soups, meats and bread... all of which seems to be old. The soups appear to have frozen, rethawed and frozen again, the bread is becoming mouldy an inedible and the meat has turned and begun rotting. The smells are... impressive, to say the least.
Candles appear to have burned all the way to the end, fires are just full of ash and thoroughly burned logs, but all are stone cold...
There are a few pantry doors open with food left on the floor, covered in dust, as if whoever was getting it out simply placed it on the ground and left...
The smoke is continuing to rise a few minutes walk away...
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=32 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2020 6:45:58 AM
Kiwina can't tell what happened in such a busy place after the time that has passed. "They seem to have gone quickly and unexpectedly. Might do to see ifvthey had time or thought to take their animals if we intend to look around here before checking out the smoke." Kiwina will look some more, particularly on the outskirts of town where he thinks animals would be more likely. (Perception = 32)
Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable +12/7/-/-/12 To Hit(WT,PBS,IC,DA,RS),1d8 + 13, Crit x3 d20+5=19 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2020 10:34:51 AM
While the rest of the group searched through the village Mak walked to a vantage point where he could observe the smoking fire from a distance. Once there he settled in and watched for activity around the source of the smoke.
OOC: Perception +5, Roll 19.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Wednesday August 5th, 2020 11:51:48 AM
Rolth agrees with Kiwina's assessment of the hasty but nonviolent departure of the Hounds Tooth locals. He is ready to move on to the source of the smoke, looking for left behind animals on the way. He'll cast expeditious retreat on himself on the way over, and if the locale at the source of the smoke looks inhabited, he'll also cast Eagle's Splendor just before we arrive.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+3=18 ; Thursday August 6th, 2020 9:27:33 AM
Falco takes a look at the dust on the items that had been placed on the floor. He checks to see if there is any indication of how long it has been like this. {Survival: 18}
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) 2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Thursday August 6th, 2020 9:52:28 AM
Elyas checks a few more homes, but it seems pretty clear that no one is here anymore. he isn't an expert tracker by any stretch, but it looks like all of this has been left for some time
I wonder what could make everyone leave all at once so suddenly? if i was leaving my home in a hurry i would probably bring my food with me, not knowing when i might find more. this certainly has a creepy feeling to it
Elyas holds the new rod they found in his hand while they investigate the town. he is tempted to try it out, but the randomness of the rod makes him hesitant to play with it. [ooc: it's a rod of wonder. super fun but very random. might be better sold, but I'm sure going to use it until we get back to the catacombs]
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday August 6th, 2020 10:32:05 AM I don't think there's much to be learned here. Let's go check out the smoke?
Tsak wanders up to Elyas So... IPA? Stout? BLT? Is that rod of any use?
Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable: +11/6/-/11(RS)/-;(WT,PBS,DA,RS), 1d8 + 12, Crit x3 Thursday August 6th, 2020 10:36:48 AM
Mak was still watching the location where the smoke originated when the others arrived.
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Thursday August 6th, 2020 9:16:18 PM
Kiwina will also see if he can make an educated guess at how long the people have been gone. Perhaps by the state of food left behind, or growth of weeds, or signs of animals. . .
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Thursday August 6th, 2020 9:23:00 PM "They've been gone for days, judging by the rotting food. Most unusual that nothing came along to eat that chow before it went bad. Something very unnatural is happening here..."
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Friday August 7th, 2020 3:29:33 AM
Kiwina searches for animals. Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot find any, however you do find pens, which are open. It seems they've been gone for at least a few days, possibly even a few weeks. It doesn't look like any new weeds have grown in the time they've been gone, but the food is beginning to rot and spoil.}
Mak tries to keep an eye on the fire. Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears to be coming from a small earthen like cottage.}
Rolth begins heading towards the smoke.
Falco tries to figure out by the dust how long they've been here. Highlight to display spoiler: {Certainly they've been missing for a few days at least, possibly up to a couple of weeks, the dust is visible, but not super thick or caked on.}
Elyas comments on the oddness of the abandonment of the town.
Tsak suggest going with Rolth.
As you approach the source of the smoke, you see a small defensible earthen hovel, carved into the side of a hill, with a chimney allowing a small trail of smoke to come out of it. The home itself appears in good condition despite it's semi-rudimentary construction. It's clearly built with a defensive position in mind and is rather well fortified for it's style. You can see some movement inside the hovel, and it's the only sign of life in the area.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=25 ; d20+15=27 ; Friday August 7th, 2020 8:43:36 AM
Mindful of our promise to try to avoid killing locals, Rolth tries to discern whether the movement inside or design of the hovel indicates taurs or something else. Regardless, he will call out in as friendly a tone as possible, "Ahoy the cottage! Ahoy the cottage! We are the Eight Petaled Rose, come from Chessford as emissaries. We come in peace and seek to parley, if you would be so kind. Will you join us in conversation?"
Perception = 25 to determine who we might be facing Diplomacy = 27 to get them to talk
Effect Tracking: Bardic Performance 0/12 rounds used (inactive) Rage 0/15 rounds used (inactive) Expeditious Retreat = 80’ move 2/40r used Eagle’s Splendor 1/40r used Spells Slots 1st level 1/4 used 2nd level 1/2 used
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Friday August 7th, 2020 8:43:39 AM "The pens were opened. They released the animals as they left, or had tiime to take them."
As the party approaches the hovel, Kiwina suggests it's best to announce themselves from a distance rather than be taken for attackers.
Mak (JamesM) (47/47)HP| AC 22/15T/17FF | CMD 25 | +1 CLB: Arrow, Durable: +11/6/-/11(RS)/-;(WT,PBS,DA,RS), 1d8 + 12, Crit x3 Friday August 7th, 2020 9:49:35 AM
Mak waited a moment to see if there was a response to Rolth's call, then proceeded to the door to knock upon it, loudly.
"Anyone home!?" Mak called out loudly as he stood back with one hand on his bow and the other on his sword.
"Do you need assistance!?" Mak followed up a moment later as he moved to look through one of the windows.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Friday August 7th, 2020 12:04:47 PM
As they move Falco mumbles about the oddity of the eveyone being gone for a few days at least. Still there is too much unknowen so he moves along. He steps to speak when they reach the fortified house but Rolth, ever the good mouthpiece, has it under controls.
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) 2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Friday August 7th, 2020 5:55:28 PM
Elyas hangs back to observe, but close enough to get involved if things go badly. He waits for Rolth to speak to whoever is inside. hopefully it is the clan, but could all of them fit in a single building? [how large is this building?]
Tsak hangs back with Elyas, observing not just the hut but the surrounds as well. He is critically perceptive...
Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow, Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-(Full, WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 Saturday August 8th, 2020 11:09:50 AM
Mak waited, ready for what might happen.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Saturday August 8th, 2020 3:03:15 PM "Kiwina, I am glad that we arrived at the same conclusion about the initial way ahead. Let us hope that this matter can be dealt with peaceably." With that, Rolth puts a hand on the shoulder of the old soldier, Mak, and counsels patience. "Let us see what response we get before forging ahead too strongly, old legume."
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Tuesday August 11th, 2020 3:14:13 AM
Rolth tries to get an idea who is moving around inside.
Kiwina mentions the pens.
Mak wanders up to and knocks on the door.
Falco stands ready.
Elyas waits.
Tsak looks around Highlight to display spoiler: {Everything is eerily quiet, you hear the odd birdsong, but not as much as you might expect. Even the normal sounds of nature seem a little subdued. But you cannot hear anything moving or sneaking up on you, it's just... quiet.}
After you all call out/knock on the door, the door opens, to reveal an old wizened Liontaur, who looks to each of you, a frown on his face.
"What are you lot doing here? The Eight Petaled Rose? Never heard of ya. What do you want?"
The frown never leaves his face, but his fur is greying and old, he still moves with grace and deftness despite his apparently advanced age.
The Building is large enough to fit a small family, maybe up to three or four people, but any more than two and it'd be a tight fit. It looks comfortably habitable by one or two people.
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Tuesday August 11th, 2020 8:28:10 AM "We came looking for Nantyr. We found a mystery. Can you tell us what happened to the village over there?" Kiwina makes no move to approach the home, still worried to old fellow might feel treatened by a large number of strangers.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Tuesday August 11th, 2020 8:37:04 AM
Keeping his distance Falco adds to the conversation.
"It's mighty odd they way the community was left. Looks like items were just left where they were."
____________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) 2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+8=22 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2020 10:06:10 AM
Elyas looks around, seeing if he can spot any more lines of smoke or other signs of groups of people now that they are closer to this hovel
perception = 22
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+16=29 ; d20+16=26 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2020 7:01:24 PM
Rolth also stays where he is as he continues to talk,"Yes, it is as my companions have said, we came here seeking Nantyr, at the request of the Council of Clans. But now all we have found is the mystery of the empty village. Can you tell us where to find Nantyr, or explain where the taurs of the village have gone and why? And is there anything that we might do for you in return?" He will watch the old fellow carefully for clues about what he might be thinking about these questions or recent events.
Tsak hangs back and continues to keep an eye on the surroundings.
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... d8=1 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2020 2:59:38 AM
Kiwina asks a question.
Falco tries to make conversation.
Elyas looks for signs of life elsewhere Highlight to display spoiler: {There are none, best as you can tell this guy lives alone.}
Rolth tries bargaining with the old man.Highlight to display spoiler: {He seems genuine. He's an old grump, but beyond that seems to mean you no harm.}
Tsak keeps an eye on everything around you. Highlight to display spoiler: {It's quiet, almost deathly so.}
The old taur looks you up and down and makes a harrumph before turning back around into his hovel and walking in, leaving the door open. You stand stunned for a few moments before you hear his voice bellow back out.
"Are you going to come in, or stand outside like animals all day. Outside is no place to have a long conversation..."
His tone is slightly perturbed but not annoyed. You all enter the home and it seems nicely enough decorated, spartan, with only a couple of chairs, but a warm hearth going and just enough creature comforts to keep someone happy. He goes and fills a kettle with some water then comes back in and puts it on the fire.
"I'm Chesmu and I assume you all drink tea?" he says as he sits down in one of the chairs facing the fire. "You all best take a seat, this could take some time to go over... so you're here for Nantyr then? He left with the rest of the village. The headed towards the coast, but I've no idea why." The kettle boils after he speaks and he pours everyone a cup of tea, before sitting down and drinking his own.
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Wednesday August 12th, 2020 8:09:56 AM "Just suddenly left, in the middle of everything?" Kiwina wonders if some sort of magical compulsion was involved, but doesn't know of anything that would affect an entire village. Maybe just the leaders, then? he thinks.
Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow, Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-(Full, WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 Wednesday August 12th, 2020 8:28:48 AM
Mak walked in and found a seat
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday August 12th, 2020 9:05:45 AM
Elyas is very interested to hear this story from the older taur and happily finds somewhere in the corner to sit down, hoping that they will get some answers here
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Wednesday August 12th, 2020 9:49:44 AM "You said a long conversation, that seems very short. I have a feeling you have more to tell do you not?"
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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Wednesday August 12th, 2020 5:48:34 PM "Thank you, Chesmu, tea sounds nice. I'd love to hear more about the events leading to Nantyr's move toward the coast with the other villagers, why you didn't go along, and any other clues you can provide that might help us solve this mystery and get Nantyr back to the Council to conduct its business. Elyas, do you detect any magicks in the aether hereabouts that might also give us some clues?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday August 12th, 2020 11:41:13 PM Excellent, tea. Just what the doctor ordered. Do you perchance have Yrthian Breakfast, Earl Culverwood?
Tsak takes a seat and sits stroking Esmerelda's head, occasionally scratching just behind her ears.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Thursday August 13th, 2020 6:34:50 PM
Rolth thinks, "This old codger is slow." before silently scolding himself and settling in more comfortably with his hot mug of tea. "Ah, now that hits the spot after a few day on the trail. Thanks again, Chesmu."
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Thursday August 13th, 2020 10:40:12 PM
Kiwina reflects that perhaps he was ignoring the niceties by getting straight to the questioning, but he finds it hard to believe that what they have seen doesn't provide cause for concern.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday August 13th, 2020 11:21:25 PM
As the water boils and the aroma of the tea wafts thru the simple dwelling, Tsak gives himself permission to relax. Old mate here obviously won't be rushed, and whatever happened is many days old.
He settles on his seat and just enjoys the moments.
Softly, slowly, Esmerelda starts to purr...
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Friday August 14th, 2020 3:02:20 AM
You are all given tea, as Chesmu sits down in his seat, letting out a little groan as he does so.
"Well... it happened quite some time ago. About a month I think... they all just up and left. They were blathering about some important thing they had to go and do. I don't often head into the hold proper, I tend to keep to myself so I only heard about it when I went into the centre for a bit. They were discussing the need to do something. I didn't really pay attention."
He pauses, sipping his tea for about thirty seconds before continuing. He speaks slowly, making it all take a lot longer than needed.
"After a few days, it didn't seem like they were comin' back so I let all the animals go... didn't seem right to let them all starve to death, and I can't take care of them myself." He shakes his head. "Very irresponsible of the rest o the clan. It reminds me of Chitto..." when he mentions Chitto he looks to his side, into the corner where there's nothing you can see. "Yes yes I'm getting to it..." he says to the corner.
He takes a long deep breath, and sips more of his tea, the slurping sounds filling the house.
"Chitto wanted to remind me to tell you about the amulets... the townsfolk had said they had found new amulets for the Clan, and that most of them began wearing them." He turns back to the corner. " There? See? I mentioned it! Happy?" he says this last part a little jokingly and sighs afterwards.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Friday August 14th, 2020 7:14:11 AM
Rolth privately recalls that Nantyr has only been missing for less than two weeks. "A month ago, did you say? Did everyone leave together? Was Nantyr here then, or did he arrive later? If the latter, what did he say and do about the missing clan folk? Did he leave any message?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+11=25 ; Friday August 14th, 2020 9:43:24 AM
Falco turns and stares at the corner that Chesmu directed some of his comments too. His initial thought is a familiar may be hanging out in the area. {Perception: 25}
"Sir, can you describe the amulets you mention?"
___________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) 2nd- Cure Mod / XBulls StregnthX / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Friday August 14th, 2020 10:03:59 AM
Elyas frowns at the mention of new amulets, reaching for his own neck, but then remembering that he left the tentacle amulet on board the ship. he is about to ask about the amulets when Falco speaks up first. Elyas puts his hand back down and waits to hear the answer.
Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Arrow, Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-(Full, WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 d20+5=8 ; Friday August 14th, 2020 1:08:01 PM
Mak, like some of the others was reminded of the amulet they were warned to stay away from. That they left it on the Rose made him feel a bit more comfortable.
What was unsettling was the creatures focus on what appeared to Mak to be an imaginary being. Mak peered into the location where the creature was speaking to see if anything at all might actually be there. Unless the thing was sitting in plain sight Mak didn’t see it.
OOC: Perception +5, Roll 8
Mak steppes to the door and looked out to check their surrounding while the others spoke.
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=17 ; Friday August 14th, 2020 5:50:50 PM
Kiwina watches Chesmu carefully, trying to see if he is being influenced by something (sense motive = 17 will not detect enchantment).
He also talks to his spirit companions a bit, although they cannot talk back. See if you can learn anything from Chitto while we talk to Chesmu.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Saturday August 15th, 2020 9:44:37 PM
As an quiet aside to the Petals, Rolth asks whether they have any other ideas for gaining clues about what happened, after we are done with tea and conversation here.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday August 15th, 2020 11:38:04 PM
Tsak sits quietly, sipping his tea. It is excellent.
Esmerelda stares at the corner where 'Chitto' resides. Her left ear twitches and her nose tests the air.
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Sunday August 16th, 2020 1:54:33 PM
Rolth asks about timescales.
Falco queries the amulet.
Elyas reaches for his own, but realises he left it behind.
Mak fails to see anythign odd.
Kiwina checks over Chesmu Highlight to display spoiler: {He's not influenced by anything.}
Chesmu looks at you, looking into the corner, where "Chitto" is.
"I didn't see Nantyr didn't even know they came back. The amulets they had were strange... something about them I didn't like. They offered me one, but I said I didn't want nothin' to do with them. They were... wrong somehow. They gave me the creeps. So I told them not to bother me anymore. A few days later, they were gone."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Monday August 17th, 2020 6:59:01 AM "Who or where did they get the amulets from? Were there any unusual visitors to the village that might be connected? Exactly which route did they take towards the coast? Do you have any other information or anything that materially help us investigate and ensure their safe return? Finally, where is Nantyr’s home here? We should probably look their too, maybe he left a clue."
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Monday August 17th, 2020 12:08:36 PM
Elyas adds one more question on to Rolth's string of questions.
Can you please describe the amulet? what shape was it? did it depict something specific?
if there are more of these same amulets out there, we need to know he thinks.
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Monday August 17th, 2020 7:49:43 PM "Does anyone here own ships at the coast?" Kiwina kind of wonders if the clan is still on the island. He will make a guess as to how many there were once the group returns to the town to check out Nantyr's home and perhaps other things.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday August 18th, 2020 1:04:43 AM Do you remember any details about what it is the clan had decided that they were 'supposed to do'? It may be very important. It's possible they were being influenced thru the amulets. They could be in danger. Any information that you have could be very useful and may save lives.
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Tuesday August 18th, 2020 3:42:48 AM
Rolth asks several questions
Elyas adds one.
Kiwina adds another.
Tsak adds another.
Chesmu shakes his head. "All I know is they were glowing and looked like... snakes or something, but rising up out of a stone... well... sort of like snakes. I don't know where they got them from, and I don't think anyone has any boats. Even if they did, they'd never have enough space for everyone." He takes a deep breath, and describes a fairly easy route to the coast. "That's the route they took. Nantyr's home is in the hold itself, it's a larger property, has double doors at the front... I don't know if anyone unusual came, I don't go into the centre of the hold often. What's with all the questions?!?"
His head snaps to the corner.
"Chitto said I should apologise... sorry... I guess. Anything else? No I've no idea where they got the amulets, or what they thought they should do. As I said I keep to myself... much like I'd want to be doing now..."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Tuesday August 18th, 2020 5:30:11 AM "Well, thank you for the information and the tea. I think it is time that we leave you in the peace you seek. We’ll see what we can do to save the clan. Farewell!" With that, Rolth will rise to leave. Once outside, he suggests that we head to town to look for Nantyr’s residence, before setting off in pursuit of the wayward villagers.
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Tuesday August 18th, 2020 9:43:51 AM "thank you for your hospitality, good sir. We will be leaving now, we do not want to impose over long."
Elyas regroups with the others outside once the conversation is over.
"well, that is interesting. someone is making and passing out many copies of this darn amulet. i wonder if all of them are imbued with the same strong enchantments, or if some of them are simply a symbol. still.. symbols are powerful, and this smells like trouble. and if they are ALL enchanted, this could be a very serious problem. just dumping one in the ocean isn't going to do much good if there are dozens of them"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+9=22 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2020 10:50:24 AM
Falco nods along with the conversation even more convinced that they should have worked out what the amulet they found did. He stops to think back about the amulet and see if anything comes to mind now that his mind has had time to chew on the problem so to speak. {Spellcraft: 22}
"Maybe one of the aumlets would lead us to those that are missing. Find some harmless animal, put it on them and see where they head too?"
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Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Tuesday August 18th, 2020 7:30:54 PM
Kiwina asks Chesmu, "Apologize for what, sir? I imagine it must be quite a strain to have all your neighbors disappear and then be beset by questions from those looking for them. By the way, is Chitto a relative, or just a friend?"
He waits for Chesmu's response before taking off after the others to investigate in the town, and thanks Chesmu when he leaves.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+6=11 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2020 11:41:46 PM
(Survival=11) Tsak takes a look at what tracks he can find (Survival) to see that they confirm the old mates story.
I suggest we proceed with caution. I'd like to find the tribe before they find us and watch them for a while. Those harpy's that were under a compulsion were sickly and not looking after their own interests. This could be very powerful and we need as much information as possible before proceeding.
Damien SUBBING for Mak Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday August 18th, 2020 11:45:19 PM
Mak follows the others back to the centre of town. He is quiet and a little pensive. His leg is playing up, there is magic he doesn't understand and their best source of information was talking to an invisible friend. His soldiers gut is telling him to be very careful...
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Wednesday August 19th, 2020 3:39:26 AM
Rolth wants to set off.
Elyas thanks Chesmu and leaves.
Falco suggests a test.
Kiwina asks about Chitto.
Tsak suggests being careful.
Mak follows along.
Chesmu nods as you all leave.
"No Chitto, obviously they don't want to meet you. Chitto is a friend of mine who speaks to me and comes to visit at night. You're welcome to meet her if you want, she likes having other people to talk to. But if you have to get on, I understand."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Wednesday August 19th, 2020 5:40:29 AM
Rolth pauses at the old taur’s comment, and turns to the invisible friend in the corner. "Actually, I would be delighted to meet you, but did not want to be presumptuous when you did not greet or speak to us directly. Chitto, would you be so kind as to continue this discussion with us, and perhaps even show yourself, if you are comfortable with that? I must say that, given the advice you have been providing to Chesmu, you seem quite wise. I would be happy to,speak here, or have you accompany us as we look into the village, whichever you prefer."
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday August 19th, 2020 9:34:16 AM
Elyas stops, waiting to see what happens with this Chitto. he half expects there to be no one there, but he knows plenty of ways that someone might be concealed in the room and communicating with the old taur.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Wednesday August 19th, 2020 3:34:05 PM
Falco is thrilled by the idea of meeting Chitto. He had looked by did not see anything it seems.
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Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Wednesday August 19th, 2020 8:50:21 PM
Kiwina is for looking about town a bit, although if the group decides to meet Chitto it might be best to know a little more about her beforehand. "I'm sure we can return later if that would be convenient with your friend," he tells Chesmu.
Damien SUBBING for Mak Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday August 19th, 2020 11:45:47 PM
Mak rocks back on his heels and waits with interest to see what will happen. Is the old man just a bit crazy or is there a powerful, invisible being here?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday August 19th, 2020 11:48:42 PM
Tsak watches Esmerelda. If there is an invisible person in the room and she hasn't picked up on it, he'll be a little disappointed. Then again, magic? Who knows what's possible.
Esmerelda wonders why Tsak has stopped stroking her...
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Thursday August 20th, 2020 3:37:48 AM
Rolth wishes to meet Chitto.
Elyas looks intrigued by meeting Chitto.
Falco really wants to meet Chitto.
Kiwina suggests coming back to meet Chitto.
Mak waits to see what happens.
Tsak looks at Esmerelda.
Chesmu smiles.
"Chitto will return in the evening, she can't appear unless it's night to anyone but me... not sure why... so you've got a few hours to look around the hold if you like." He seems pleased that you want to meet Chitto.
What do you do with the few hours you have?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Thursday August 20th, 2020 7:21:45 AM "Ok, we’ll try to return this evening, Chesmu.". Rolth heads out, hoping to find Nantyr’s home, as Chesmu described it earlier. Perhaps he left some clues before leaving for the coast.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Thursday August 20th, 2020 8:20:34 AM
Thrilled to have more down time, you can never have to much he guesses, Falco is happy to poke around the town. If there is no other plan he will just poke around building after building.
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Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday August 20th, 2020 9:01:57 AM
Once outside Tsak sidles up to Mak.
Could be an alehouse in town. Empty, desolate and abandoned like. We could check that out. It'd be our civic duty, like...
Damien SUBBING for Mak...Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday August 20th, 2020 9:05:09 AM
Mak perks up at Tsak's suggestion.
On the whole between his throbbing leg, the empty township and a date with an apparition, turning up to the seance a little fortified may be just what the doctor ordered.
Right you are old bean. Tally ho, what.
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+15=34 ; Thursday August 20th, 2020 7:42:36 PM
Now that the group isn't around Chesmu and Chitto, Kiwina admits that he isn't sure he trusts something that only materializes at night. That isn't like the spirits he knows.
Kiwina does his best to help locate Nantyr's place from the descriptions they were given (perception = 34).
Tsak stays with the group performing his role of point guard. But he also keeps an eagle eye out for anything that resembles a tavern.
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Friday August 21st, 2020 4:36:49 PM
Elyas is happy to spend some more time checking out the village. he pokes around some more looking for any further clues about why the people all left, and when
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Friday August 21st, 2020 5:20:01 PM
Rolth recalls that Nantyr's place is one of the larger ones in the hold, with double doors in front, so he looks for that.
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Friday August 21st, 2020 10:17:02 PM
Kiwina ponders what sort of spirit Chitto might be.
She'll only come out at night. A lean and hungry type? Nothing to do, he'll see her at sundown. Watching and waiting. She's advising Chesmu, but she isn't hanging around. . .
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Saturday August 22nd, 2020 3:04:36 AM
Some of you check out the village, some of you look out for a tavern.
Tavern group - Highlight to display spoiler: {You find an inn, with several barrels of beer still sitting in the casks, and some bottles of spirits under the bar. You could easily take them as there is no one around to stop you. As you drink a few you, you begin to relax and enjoy yourselves.}
Searching Group - Highlight to display spoiler: {The village itself hasn't changed, but you quickly manage to find Nantyr's home. It become apparent that it was abandoned at the same time you know the others abandoned the village, there is dust on the floor and covering everything, with not foot prints in it until you enter. If Nantyr came back to the village he certainly didn't stop at his home.}
After a few hours, you meet up again and head back to Chesmu, who greets you again with a warm smile and a cup of tea.
"Chitto will be along in a moment. Did you find anything of any use in the village?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday August 22nd, 2020 10:33:15 PM An unattended pub. Do you know the bar owners name, I owe him for a few bottles of ale when I catch up with him?
Tsak is certainly a bit chirpy. He enjoyed the find and some down time but, aware of the broader issues, he did not overdo it.
Damien SUBBING for Mak... Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday August 22nd, 2020 10:36:49 PM
Mak too enjoyed just a couple of beers on a warm sunny day.
It has helped take the edge off his nerves and happily his leg has improved with the rest. He is still guarded, but interested to see if Chitto turns out to be anything of import.
He stands near the door where he can hear what's happening both inside the hut and out.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=26 ; Sunday August 23rd, 2020 10:49:30 AM
Rolth takes a close look around to see whether Chitto is actually already here, or to hear or see when Chitto does show up. He'll also answer Chesmu's question, saying, "Well, we did learn that Nantyr didn't spend any time here before heading out after the missing villagers. I hope Chitto shows up soon, because if Nantyr was in a hurry, we probably should be too."
(Perception = 26 for signs of Chitto)
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Sunday August 23rd, 2020 6:28:45 PM
Kiwina considers where the group should stay for the night. On the one hand, it seems a waste to camp with the town there; on the other, he doesn't feel right in someone else's house uninvited. Maybe a barn...
Kiwina also waits for Chitto, sipping his tea.
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Monday August 24th, 2020 3:08:44 AM
Nightfalls, Chesmu sits in his chair, looking into the corner where he spoke before.
"Chitto, show yourself to these friends of mine..."
After a little while, a spirit glows and fades in, it's another Taur, a young looking female liontaur, who smiles happily at Chesmu, then looks to the rest of you.
"It is good to meet you... I'm Chitto... I heard your conversation earlier, and wanted to offer my help. I can answer some questions about the area that Chesmu may not know if you like. But I won't have the strength to remain here long... you will only have time for a few questions." The spirit smiles at you briefly before looking back at Chesmu, who's eyes you can see are welling up.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=27 ; Monday August 24th, 2020 6:48:56 AM
Falco looks on a little surprised, this is not what he expected. Now what is going on? {Know Religion: 27}
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Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Monday August 24th, 2020 8:43:11 AM
Kiwina murmurs quietly, "Auntie, make sure cousin behaves around hrr." His aumakua don't show themselves this way, and only speak in dreams or omens. This young lady must have been very close to Chesmu to stay so closely.
"Well, you heard us earlier. You understand we're looking for what information will help us find Nantyr and the village and rescue them safely, as we believe they are under some sort of enchantment. What can you tell us about their new amulets and sudden decision to leave? ZWhat did they plan to do? Was Nantyr with the village, or did he follow them?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Monday August 24th, 2020 9:20:07 AM "Thank you for your offer to help, Chitto. Our interests are as Kiwina has said. If it helps to be more specific, I'd add these refinements. Where did the clan get the amulets and from whom? Where did the clan go and why? Is there anything left here in the hold that might help us find and return the clansfolk? And because you are being generous and helpful, is there anything we do to help you and Chesmu?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Monday August 24th, 2020 12:00:52 PM
the spirit said she could only answer a few questions, so Elyas does not try to add anything on to those already asked. he waits for an answer, somewhat surprised that there really was a spirit. he had mentally given it about a 60% chance that the old taur was just a little loony
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday August 24th, 2020 9:20:26 PM
Tsak is also surprised to see a spirit. As her time is short, he adds no more queries.
Esmerelda looks curiously at the spirit, but makes no move to investigate.
Damien SUBBING for Mak... Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday August 24th, 2020 9:22:09 PM
Mak takes in the spirit, and gives the elder taur a quick nod for having doubted him.
He eases himself on the stool and sips his tea as he waits for any answers.
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Tuesday August 25th, 2020 8:50:55 AM
Kiwina ponders asking grandfather if he can help Chitto remain strong enough to stay longer.
DM Dan - The Sound, of Silence... Tuesday August 25th, 2020 12:45:45 PM
Falco considers the spirit. Highlight to display spoiler: {She's clearly tied to this location, or to Chesmu, but she certainly seems benign.}
Kiwina asks a few questions. Highlight to display spoiler: {Grandfather says that he cannot help Chitto remain available to you, she is linked to Chesmu, and this place. Manifesting in this manner is not something he can help with.}
Rolth also adds some clarification.
Elyas has a very cynical outlook.
Tsak seems suprised.
Mak simply relaxes.
Chitto smiles brightly at you, but you can see that remaining requires quite a lot of effort.
"I will do my best to answer the questions that are most pertinent... the amulets definitely had something to do with the Clan leaving... once one of them got an amulet, everyone else started wanting to get it too... they all began turning up with them. The Clan went to the coast... I believe because the amulets encouraged them to do so... Chesmu was right when he said the amulets were wrong."
She takes a deep focussing breath, you can tell she's drained from appearing and is going to have to disappear very soon.
"Nantyr was not here when the rest of the clan left, but once he arrived, he immediately followed them... it's like he knew where to go... I believe the amulet he had was what drove him to return and then head to the coast... I'm sorry... I have to... have to... go... "
With that Chitto begins to fade from view, but smiles at Chesmu, who smiles back, you notice a subtle nod shared between the two, and Chesmu's eyes are filled with tears again, after a few moments he wipes the tears away.
"Right... well I hope that helps you... if you can find the clan and bring them back and fix them of the issues making them act strange it'd be helpful! You're welcome to stay here, or in the Inn if you prefer until morning when I guess you'll set off to the coast."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Tuesday August 25th, 2020 12:58:41 PM
Falco is puzzled by the tied spirit until he sees Chesmu's eyes tear up. 'His wife? Sister? Daughter? That is a suprise but not something to poke at I guess.' He nods.
"Thank you for sharing your... companions presence with us. That was a help."
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Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Tuesday August 25th, 2020 1:12:04 PM
Rolth thanks Chitto as she fades from view. "Oof, those amulets are bad news. Sounds like we have our work cut out for us, but at least we have some experience dealing with them. Thank you for the offer to host us, Chesmu, but I think the Inn might be more comfortable for all, and we have imposed on you enough."
Once we take our leave of Chesmu, Rolth suggests that we spend a little time strategizing at the Inn before we turn in for the night. That way folks can make good choices about spells and the like in the morning before we set off. "In particular, we need to think about how to deal with the clanfolk if the amulets make them turn on us. How do we protect ourselves without killing them, as we promised. I can fascinate a pair of them at a time, so that might help if we can peel off one or two key folks. A couple of us can probably outrun them as well, if the need arises for speed. What other ideas do you have for breaking their enchantment or otherwise keeping them and us from harm?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Tuesday August 25th, 2020 4:31:29 PM if it comes to a fight just trying to talk with them we should likely try to run away. we would have difficulty fighting a whole village, especially if we are having to try to not actually hurt anyone. hopefully we can gather information and talk with them without fighting. hopefully they won't be too hard to find on the coast. I suppose if we have trouble finding them we could use our own amulet to try to get into whatever group is forming
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Tuesday August 25th, 2020 6:36:15 PM "Are the amulets conduits for something controlling them, or do the amulets control them?" Kiwina can't answer this question, which is mostly wishful thinking, but perhaps Elyas can. It might be nicer to deal with a power behind the amulets than with all of their victims. . .
Kiwina considers Rolth's recommendation. "So, spells to capture folks or gather information rather than spells to hurt folks? Sadly, I think the invisibility potions* we've picked up along the way are back on the ship -- I'm certainly not carrying one." Not that Kiwina would be silent enough to sneak around even if he were invisible.
He checks out the inn before deeming it worthy for the night, and is no longer worried about occupying someone's home while they're away.
----- * And several other unclaimed items on the party loot sheet.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Tuesday August 25th, 2020 6:44:50 PM
Rolth reaches into his pouch and pulls out one of the invisibility potions. "Been carrying this for a while, although probably better in most cases if someone else actually uses it. I’m better at making racket than at being quiet myself, as I’m sure you’ll agree."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday August 25th, 2020 10:27:57 PM I can be relatively sneaky if required. I better spend some time looking at spells to consider for the coming days. I'll get right on that when we get to the inn.
Tsak spends several hours that evening in contemplation and meditation.
Damien SUBBING for Mak... Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 68/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday August 25th, 2020 10:30:07 PM
Mak thanks the old taur for his assistance and that of his companion. The loyalty and concern the pair have for each other touches his sensitive soldiers heart. He remembers having such boon companions at his side. Who knows, in time maybe the Petals and he...
DM Dan - A good nights' sleep Wednesday August 26th, 2020 7:18:15 AM
Falco thanks Chitto and Chesmu.
Rolth suggest sorting out your plan of "attack"
Elyas agrees that it's important to be prepared.
Kiwina agrees and theorises about the nature of the amulets.
Tsak suggests he can be sneaky.
Mak thinks on the nature of relationships.
Chesmu nods, and allows you to go on your way. The Inn itself is dusty and somewhat unclean, but not uncomfortable. A little brushing, a little wiping down and everything is good again. The beds are fairly soft if a little dirty still, and the hearth is easily coaxed back to life in the main room. The ale is on tap and still able to flow freely if you so choose.
Eventually, you all turn in and go to sleep, and are awoken in the morning by Chesmu in the main room putting on some tea. He looks a little at odds and unhappy to be away from home.
"Morning you sleepy heads. How are you? Heading off today to the coast I take it?"
He doesn't wait for an answer as he pours tea for each of you.
"Chitto said to give this to you, it's a healing salve she made when she was still alive. I've been keeping it for... well... long enough. I'll try and answer any last questions you may have before you go... but I'm not as big a help as Chitto..."
((OoC: Gain Jar of Restorative Ointment))
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Wednesday August 26th, 2020 7:54:04 AM "Thank you, Chesmu. Aside from Nantyr, who among the clan folk are leaders? Are any shamans, priests, or otherwise specially empowered by the gods or nature spirits? If we can free the minds of any such, perhaps they can help us with the rest of them."
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday August 26th, 2020 9:16:04 AM
Elyas gets up in the morning and prepares for the day. he is a bit surprised to see Chesmu in the dining room when he wakes up.
thank you for your help, Chesmu. and thank chitto for us next time you see her. we will be back soon, hopefully with the rest of the village with us.
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, acid splash Level 1: protection from evil, mage armor, magic missile, magic missile, burning hands, color spray Level 2: mirror image, glitterdust, resist energy, web, scorching ray Level 3: Stinking cloud, Haste, lightning bolt, fly level 4: black tentacles, black tentacles, fireball
Active effects: Mage Armor (7 hours)
Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 Wednesday August 26th, 2020 9:39:21 AM
Mak greeted Chesmu warmly and poured himself a morning ale, for medicinal purposes, of course. He said as he settled in and packed away a hearty breakfast. Afterwards he worked at getting some spirits into his flask and some ale into his water skin. "For later, my beans." he assured the group. "In case my leg acts up, you know."
Then like any good soldier he started to clean and oil his gear as he waited on the others to get ready. As he did so he did a quick inventory of his items and arranged a few things for easy access.
He then started to ponder how he could bring along some of that ale by the cask. When Tsak arrived he asked quietly. "Think Kiwina would let us strap a cask to his back? He's horse...like."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Wednesday August 26th, 2020 9:46:23 AM
"Well that is a useful aid for sure. Anything that can cure injuries is good for this group."
Falco makes his morning preparations and is ready to head out.
___________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Kiwina (Steve M) 57/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Wednesday August 26th, 2020 1:25:09 PM
Kiwina is surprised to see Chesmu in the morning, thinking that they would likely be away before the old fellow was up. Kiwina wants to ask Chesmu about Chitto, but refrains.
"You've been a great help. I assume only certain members of the village had these amulets, and the rest are following them. Is that true?"
===== Ranger: 1 - entangle, speak with animals Druid: 0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink 1 - CLW, CLW, obscuring mist Aumakua: 1 ranger spell Storm burst: used 0/6 times
DM Dan - A good nights' sleep Thursday August 27th, 2020 3:12:21 AM
Rolth thanks Chesmu.
As does Elyas.
Mak considers other ways to bring alcohol with him.
Falco remarks that alcohol can be helpful.
Kiwina asks a question.
Chesmu nods.
"As far as I know yes... the clan had only select people with the amulets, at least last time I came into town before they all left. But that was probably a week or two before they left, so they could have gotten more. But like all things people covet, they found their way into the hands of those in power."
He sighs heavily and sadly.
"As for leaders, well there's a few prominent families, but like most Clans we're not a huge group of people... there is a couple of shamans, who may be able to help, assuming they're all still in good enough health..."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Thursday August 27th, 2020 9:09:09 AM
Falco's head tips to the side at the last comment.
"Were they in poor health to start with or are you worried about what has happened since?"
___________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|11/6/-/11(RS)/-|(Full,WT,PBS,DA,RS)|1d8 + 12|Crit x3 Thursday August 27th, 2020 4:08:27 PM "How much weight you think you can carry, old bean?" Mak asked Kiwina slyly as he sized up the centaurs flank. At the same time he was listening to Chesmu's responses since it would pay to heed the wemic's words regarding the situation.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Thursday August 27th, 2020 6:04:16 PM
Rolth suggests that Falco be the one to carry the jar of ointment for the party, as he is quite skilled in the healing arts. He thanks Chesmu once again, then is ready to set out toward the coast. Hopefully our skilled trackers can find the trail easily, it can't be that hard given the movement of so many large creatures.
Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+23=43 ; Thursday August 27th, 2020 7:47:58 PM "A month old trail will foil the best non-magical tracker." Kiwina cautions, realizing the group will have to be very large for anything to be left after so long. (Survival = 43 to track w/ bonus for monstrous humanoids)
Kiwina ignores Mak's question unless pressed.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday August 28th, 2020 2:09:52 AM
Tsak gives Mak a shake of the head to indicate that he shouldn't press Kiwina any more. He'll never be your beast of burden bro.
(OOC My character link isnt working. I'll investigate and get back to you with the spells Tsak will have memorised when they head off.)
Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|12/7/-/12(RS)/-|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 Friday August 28th, 2020 8:51:26 AM
Mak nodded sagely to Tsak and shrugged. "It was worth a try, I suppose. I feel the next few days are going to be a bit dry, so we should get one for the road." Mak grabbed a mug and filled it to the brim as he prepared to follow Rolth. He wasn't limping at all as he moved about.
OOC: Adjusted Mak's attacks to reflect shooting from a distance.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| Friday August 28th, 2020 1:25:39 PM "Yes, the detailed tracks may be hard to find, but Chesmu told us the general route, so we just need to see whether they strayed. Let’s be off!"
Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None Friday August 28th, 2020 9:35:24 PM
Kiwina isn't happy about the prospect of a fight with liontaurs on their own island. He wonders how to pit diplomacy against magical influence, but neither of those are his specialty. "We need to spend more time on the ocean."
DM Dan - To the Coast! Saturday August 29th, 2020 3:24:10 AM
Falco queries for more information.
Mak asks his fellows a question, and was concerned about a possible lack of, uh, drink.
Rolth is anxious to get underway, and makes a point they have a general idea of where to go.
Kiwina attempts to track the clan members, and pines for the ocean.
Tsak tries to ward Mak off.
You head out on your journey, the walk is comfortable enough, and it's nice to be moving again, especially towards the coast. However after a few hours of walking, you see in the distance, on the path you're travelling a fleshy lump, you cannot make it out clearly from here. But it looks like it maybe a liontaur...
As you notice it, you become more aware, and the smell of death invades your nostrils, sweet and sickly, and all too familiar. You cannot make out what may have killed this person, as they are too far away, but they body has just been left there, there doesn't appear to have been any carrion feeders eating it...
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 AC | 51/51 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (3d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+3=15 ; Saturday August 29th, 2020 8:27:25 AM
Falco just shrugs when his question is fully ignored. Not real concerned about this folks that are missing it seems, or maybe I am too small to notice.
As they walk Falco tries to enjoy himself until that smell. Seeing and smelling what he hopes is just a body he shakes his head and draws his bow.
'Someone want to come up with me to look at this?"
Moving forward as long as he is not moving alone he will look for what the cause of death was, if it is really fully dead. {Heal: 15}
___________________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 3rd - Blindness/Deafness DC16 / Cure Serious / Water Breathing (10 Hours Divisible) 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (57/57 HP | AC:16 Touch: 12 CMD: 23)| d20+13=31 ; Saturday August 29th, 2020 8:43:31 AM
Rolth will move up with Falco to guard him while he examines the fallen taur. He watches for signs of movement from it, or other threats that might be lurking about, waiting to ambush the curious.
Perception = 31
Kiwina (Steve M) 74/74 HP | AC:18 | HeP: 6 | Status: None d20+10=26 ; d20+15=19 ; Saturday August 29th, 2020 10:22:14 AM
Kiwina tries to aid Falco in his attempts to determine why the liontaur died (heal = 26) and why the body hasn't been disturbed (perception = 19, 23 if bonus for monstrous humanoids applies). He then looks around at the area, trying to figure out the best way to take care of the body given what they have. (Obviously burial at sea isn't going to work inland.)
Elyas (Ben A.) (59/59 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Saturday August 29th, 2020 11:02:23 AM
Elyas doesn't like the looks of this, and not just because it's a dead body.
"Careful. usually a body left out would have attracted carrion birds. the taur may be still alive. or even reanimated or something."
Elyas hangs back, waiting fro trouble, and unslings his crossbow just in case.
Mak(JamesM)(47/47)HP|AC:26AO/22/15T/17FF|CMD 25|+1 CLB: Durable|10/5/-/10(RS)/-|(Full,WT,DA,RS)|1d8 + 11|Crit x3 Saturday August 29th, 2020 8:37:06 PM
Mak looked for high ground and made his way to it so he could get a better vantage point of the area. As he did so he pulled out a bow and nocked an arrow.
Tsak circles an area at least 50' from the body looking for tracks (Survival) or signs of a fight, as well as any other folk still in the area (Perception). Once he's satisfied they are alone he will move up the track a little past where the body is to keep a lookout.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 70/70 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday August 31st, 2020 2:11:26 AM
(OOC Got my character sheet link working again. Tsak's prepared spells are Speak with Animals, and Barkskin).
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