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an encounter in the grass


DM Shane.   d20+5=12 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+14=29 ;
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 9:52:31 PM
before you all can get your actions off, and please keep them if you make the save, the Orc casts entangle on the party. everyone but Akuno, Grindar and Thorondir are affected. normally it would be a DC 12 but entangle in the sargrass gets a bonus. so it's DC 15. Reflex save.

Thorondir casts Entangle and catches the Man, but the orc and the Satyr avoid the spell. (and yes, you get a +3 to the DC for your entangle too).

Sol casts his spell and hits the Orc. stinging him good. (no crit though)

Haemir lets his little mouth birthed beauties loose towards the orc and they swarm him. but he dances out of the way and they miss.

Llewwakes up with a yowl as the birds claws scratch him.

Lil falls into a deep slumber.

Grindar digs deep and quashes the fear, his friends need him, and by the gods, he's going to help them out.

Akunokeeps running, but the end is in sight 5/6.

The man finishes his spell, and three man-sized earth elementals rise from the ground in front of the Three.

man AC?> 17 HP -10
Orc AC?> 14 HP -3 but already wounded.
Satyr AC?< 22 HP -10

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 43/44; CMD: 15  d20+3=15 ;
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 10:02:32 PM
Caelwyn dodges aside just in time, and presses the attack against the orc.

Reflex save - 15

(Ooc: Should I keep my attack from before on the orc? Can I use that nat 20? Or do I need to attack the earth elemental first now?)

DM shane Yes you can. making the save means the your actions were not hampered by the spell.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+7=27 ;
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 10:22:08 PM
This is not going well. Circling well away from the group Thorondir dips down (within 65 feet and casts Summon Nature's Ally I). A stirge appears and dives down towards the man and attaches to him, drinking deeply of his blood. Thorondir flaps his wings and gains more distance.

Stirge attack nat 20 Hit AC 27

Attach (Ex) When a stirge hits with a touch attack, its barbed legs latch onto the target, anchoring it in place. An attached stirge is effectively grappling its prey. The stirge loses its Dexterity bonus to AC and has an AC of 12, but holds on with great tenacity and inserts its proboscis into the grappled target's flesh. A stirge has a +8 racial bonus to maintain its grapple on a foe once it is attached. An attached stirge can be struck with a weapon or grappled itself—if its prey manages to win a grapple check or Escape Artist check against it, the stirge is removed.

Blood Drain (Ex) A stirge drains blood at the end of its turn if it is attached to a foe, inflicting 1 point of Constitution damage. Once a stirge has dealt 4 points of Constitution damage, it detaches and flies off to digest the meal. If its victim dies before the stirge's appetite has been sated, the stirge detaches and seeks a new target.

Diseased (Ex) Due to the stagnant swamps in which they live and their contact with the blood of numerous creatures, stirges are harbingers of disease. Any creature subjected to a stirge's blood drain attack has a 10% chance of being exposed to filth fever, blinding sickness, or a similar disease (Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook 557). Once this check is made, the victim can no longer be infected by this particular stirge, though attacks by different stirges are resolved normally and may result in multiple illnesses.

Haemir (Rich) AC: 15/13/12 - HP: 27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC: 20/24 - HP:32/32  d20+6=19 ;
Thursday November 12th, 2020 2:35:20 AM
Fand swoops to Lil and repeats the process, crashes in to her and then flaps off.

Haemir avoids the entanglement (Reflex:17) last round

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 17/12/15, CMD 17, HP 24/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17  d20+6=14 ;
Thursday November 12th, 2020 6:49:33 AM
Grindar keeps running hoping beyond hope that his friends still stand. He feels a twinge of guilt at leaving Akuno, but he believes those back at the battle need him more, and he believes he is capable, perhaps with Llew’s help of finding her when all is said and done.

Llew awakes, shakes his head and looks around. He sees the Satyr, and instinct sets in, and he stands up, only to find himself entangled. At least he moved away from the enemy before he fell asleep, so he didn’t trigger an AoO. As he realizes he is entangled, he lets out a roar in frustration.

Two more rounds until arrival

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map 
Thursday November 12th, 2020 3:21:20 PM
'Lil's real tired, but knows deep down that this isn't the time to sleep. When Fand crashes into her and starts smacking her with feathers, she groggily forces herself back awake. She leans heavily on Maya as she stands.

"Ok, let's try this again..." 'Lil gets ready to attack next round.

DM Shane.  
Thursday November 12th, 2020 9:36:03 PM
still wating on Sol and Akuno, My work starts at 4:45 AM, so Im putting this post in as a placeholder, in other words, we will continue this tomorrow after they post.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+3=15 ; 2d4+2=4 ;
Friday November 13th, 2020 2:28:26 AM
((Pass Reflex, just!))

Sol, looking at his compatriots, all in disarray, and not sure what to do, he continues his assault on the Orc, this time casting Magic Missile.

((Four damage from Magic Missiles))

"Come on Sentinels! Keep it together!

Haemir (Rich) AC: 15/13/12 - HP: 27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC: 20/24 - HP:32/32 
Friday November 13th, 2020 11:15:06 AM
Fand starts circling the party overhead again...

DM Shane.   d8+3=8 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+9=23 ; d8+7=10 ; d20+9=13 ; d8+7=10 ; d20+9=18 ;
Friday November 13th, 2020 9:08:32 PM
looks like Akuno is still running.

Sol stings the Orc with a magic missile.

Haemir wakes Lil up before heading back up and resuming his overwatch. (I'm sorry I forgot to add in your other attacks last round, I'll claim them now if you wish.) His Touch of idiocy spell hits the Man hard, you feel it take effect on him

Thorondirsummons a Stirge to annoy the man, it latches on with aclarity and starts doing what it does best.

Lil is jolted awake by a bird crashing into her...what are the odds and at night even!

Grindar legs pumping, heart racing eyes aflame rushes to his companions aid, I hope he doesn't forget to pick up the weapon he dropped on the way out.

Caelwyn charges forward, deftly avoiding the entangle spell, he feints toward the Satyr but instead nails the Orc a solid blow. (You got the 20 so you get to roll for crit I took the liberty of rolling for you you rolled a 27 and did an extra 8 points of damage. for a total of 17)

Earth Elemental 1 rounds on Caelwynn and slams into him(to hit AC 23 for 10 points of damage.

Earth Elemental 2 moves around the Man and slaps him on the back killing the Stirge sucking his blood

Earth Elemental 3 moves towards Lil and attempts to pummle her but misses.

the man sits down and drools on himself, his face a mask almost devoid of comprehension.

The orc takes a Magic Missle, and the blows of a trident. it's not his day at all. He falls to the ground, clutching his wounds. he goes to speak but coughs up blood instead, he holds a hand out in the universal sigh for "stop"

The Satyr's song changes, a jaunty disciplined tune directed towards Caelwyn make a DC 18 Will save or cease your attack

Man AC? HP ? -10 -1 point con -6 points Cha, Int, and Wis
Orc AC ? Hp -3
Satyr AC? -10



Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 33/44; CMD: 15  d20+6=26 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+3=8 ;
Saturday November 14th, 2020 12:12:26 AM
Caelwyn grits his teeth as he takes the impact of the earth elemental's blow, managing to push forward and stab the orc, knocking him to the ground.

He doesn't care even slightly about the satyr's new song, glaring at him and calling out," Enough of this! Dispel these elementals and stop this fighting at once, before someone is killed! And Satyr, put away that pipe!"

Caelwyn is not sure if the man has the wit to dispel the elementals, so he attacks the nearest one with his trident.

Will Save - Natural 20

Attack - 17, Damage 8

Haemir (Rich) AC: 15/13/12 - HP: 27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC: 20/24 - HP:32/32  d20+4=11 ; d20+10=25 ; d6+1=6 ; d20+15=18 ;
Saturday November 14th, 2020 11:15:11 AM
(As there are two entangles and Haemir made his way through the first to reach the man, I'm assuming the second is somewhere between the man and the Satyr (as Thorondir tried to catch both?) and Haemir needs a second Sv for some of the path between them (reflex:11) which he fails).
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Haemir tries to climb over the twisted vines and grasses to reach the Satyr but can't make it all the way. Reaching in to his belt he grabs a feather token and throws it in the air where it transforms into a huge leather whip that lashes out at the Satyr.
(15-foot reach attack:25 for 6 damage and free grapple attack:18 going for the pipes arm/hand/face to stop him playing if possible?)

"I told Ye to stop making that noise you slug-racing-mudbrain-shoodlepopping-sludge-fudger"!

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Saturday November 14th, 2020 3:16:39 PM
Heartened by the turn of fortune, Thorondir makes another pass above the group. He moves his owl talons and a light bursts in front of the Satyr. Hopefully, the light will dazzle the creature. Again, he flaps his wings and moves again further away. He hopes his entangle spell that he cast to catch the three opponents will also slow the earth elementals. Unfortunately the strige didn't last long, but it seems to have done its job.

Cast 'Flare'
This cantrip creates a burst of light. If you cause the light to burst in front of a single creature, that creature is dazzled for 1 minute unless it makes a successful Fortitude save.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp 
Saturday November 14th, 2020 6:52:25 PM
Suddenly, Akuno stops running. She looks around, and tries to catch her bearings. "If I just run back the other way...", she thinks.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 17/12/15, CMD 17, HP 24/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17  d20+2=20 ; d6+1=4 ;
Sunday November 15th, 2020 11:41:19 AM
Grindar keeps running towards his friends, he finally realizes he dropped Bwell his masterwork orc double ax, so while he continues running, he draws Cyrchwr Mawr, his fathers ax, saying to himself, looks like I get to use you again my old friend."[/b]

Meanwhile, Llew moving at half speed due to the entanglement, moves forward, and attacks the saytr.
Hitting AC 20 for 4 damage.

one more round until return

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+5=15 ; d6-1=4 ;
Sunday November 15th, 2020 7:10:04 PM
Sol keeps his guard up and uses Hands of the Apprentice to make his Staff zip across the gap and smack the Orc.

15 to hit and 4 damage assuming a hit.

The staff then flies back into Sol's waiting and open hand.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 33/44; CMD: 15 
Sunday November 15th, 2020 11:19:35 PM
Caelwyn hopes that their opponents have the wits to stop the fight now, before a real tragedy occurs, as he stabs the earth elemental.

Haemir (Rich) AC: 15/13/12 - HP: 27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC: 20/24 - HP:28/32  d20+4=24 ; d20+4=24 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 7:50:19 AM
Fand and Haemir both see the Orc crumple, spit blood and surrender but then to their horror Sol deliberately casts his staff, he doesn't know what's gotten into the wizard, was he distracted or actually trying to kill the orc? The panic from Haemir spreads to Fand through their link and instantly the bird swoops in between Orc and staff (Wasn't quite sure what to roll (Reflex?) but - Fand gets a nat 20! (Reflex:24)). The staff thwacks off Fand's skull and feathers spray as she lands with a thump within the grasses rolling. Haemir pales...

Vines start to twist and wrap around the parrot but fate is on her side as she (Reflex nat:20 again! She's on a mission!). Scrambling free Fand glares at Sol but is surprised when she sees a super-imposed image over the wizard, an eight year old boy wearing blue and silver and a family crest. An ethereal voice echoes through her ringing head, that of an old woman singing a lullaby and without understanding she sings the first line: "Every thought is a dream, rushing by in a stream..."
Has the staff knocked all sanity out of her skull(?) she wonders shaking the image away.

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map  d20+6=12 ;
Monday November 16th, 2020 10:43:57 AM
This is a real mess. Seriously, her and her dudes needed to sit down when this was done and unscrew some heads.

The man was down, and so was the orc, but the satyr was causing problems still...unless Haemir's whip thing grappled him.

If the satyr is still causing problems and avoided the whip things, she tries to stab it.

She fails, because this is a real mess, but boy does she try (hit AC 12).

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp 
Monday November 16th, 2020 3:20:09 PM

Akuno scrambles over and through thick blades of Sargrass. Boy would she be grumpy when this was over.


DM Shane.  
Monday November 16th, 2020 7:32:16 PM
At Caelwyn's shout the Satyr drops his pipes like they were hot. unfortunately that does not stop Haemir, Thorondir, and Llew from attacking him. The Satyr falls over and balls up trying to protect himself from the attacks.

The man, concentrates really hard and the Elementals go back to the earth that spawned them.

Then Sol in what can only be described as cold-blooded savagery, attacks a downed orc who was trying to surrender. but the actions of a brave parrot, bravely interposing himself between the Orc and the Staff, prevent Sol from doing something monstrous

Akuno and Grindar makes their way back to the party.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 33/44; CMD: 15 
Monday November 16th, 2020 7:58:18 PM
Caelwyn straightens up, catching his breath and glaring at those around him. "Alright, everyone stand down! They've given up."

He turns and walks over to the satyr, picking up the pipes and standing over him. "Regardless of what you may think, we are not bandits or savages. We are the protectors of New Rattledam, the Sargrass Sentinels. For now, you are our prisoners until we can return to the Stone Temple village and determine if you were responsible for the crimes committed there. If you are innocent, you have nothing to fear from us. If you are guilty, your fate will be determined at that time."

He looks around at the rest of the group. "Bind their hands well, and take their weapons and any magical items they may have. We will then heal them of any serious injuries they may have received, and we will look to our own injuries as well." As he says this, he winces - he thinks he may have a cracked rib. No matter.

Caelwyn will then move to bind the orc, man, and satyr, hoping for help from the others.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Monday November 16th, 2020 7:59:11 PM
Thorondir swoops down and dismisses his entangle spell with a quick thought. Concentrating, he casts Stabilize on the Orc. He lightly lands on the ground next to the Satyr as he changes back to his elven self.

"Well now, you seem to have a lot of explaining to do. I have stabilized your Orc friend, which is something I don't do lightly. I would not normally spare creatures that attack the sacred druid wood, especially an Orc. We need answers though, so speak."

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 2:43:07 AM
Sol looks shocked at what he's done... he moves over to the orc.

"I am so sorry... in the heat of battle, I did not realise he was surrendering... I should pay more attention..."

He then moves away and remains silent looking completely sullen and dejected.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 17/12/15, CMD 17, HP 24/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17  d20=5 ;
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 5:51:38 AM
Grindar bursts into the clearing, as he hears Caelwyn's call to stand down, reluctantly, he calls Llew to his side, though part of him wishes to finish of the goat for the humiliation he caused him. The lion leaves his prey, and returns to his masters side, seemingly happy to see him. Grindar scratches his friend behind the ears and says "good boy", when he sees the lions teeth marks on the satyr. the big half-orc puts Cyrchwr Mawr away, and picks Bwyell off the ground. He walks over to Caelwyn's side and glares at the foes, he then reaches into his backpack and pulls out 50ft of hemp rope. he binds the villains, not taking the time to be gentle, leaving the three bound together. He then looms over the captives and says, "Answer the druid or your fate is sealed, I don't have time for any shenanigans, I'm tired, and more then a bit angry. If you value your life, don't give me an excuse to end it!"

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:28/32 
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 6:37:56 AM
Haemir stows the whip and takes a moment to stretch after the entangle vanishes. Glad everyone's alive he takes a few calming breaths. Fand looks a bit stunned so he collects and holds her till she flaps on to his shoulder and starts preening herself, always a good sign.

There's more than enough muscle in the group to encourage the prisoners to talk so Haemir takes a moment to make sure no one is dying (and will take action if they are). Then he casts detect magic and places all their magic items in a pile and weapons in another. Seeing Thorondir quite animated he lets the Druid do the talking. Haemir fancies himself as a great gardener and has even written a book about herbs but Druids? Nah he doesn't know anything about them. Best leave Druid business to Druids. He approaches Sol and gives him a gentle slap on his back: "No harm done brother, heat of the moment and all! Just stay sharp". Fand gives Sol a strange look, it's by no means judging, more curious.

Then he listens in on what the man, Orc and Satyr have to say.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp 
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 4:05:34 PM

From the bushes comes a ferocious amount of grumbling and complaining. Stomping down as hard as her little feet can manage, Akuno bursts into the camp clearing. Disheveled with grasses sticking out of her ears and more clumped on her tail and in her frilly dresses, she growls at falls in a heap of lace and ribbons on the ground.

"I hate that goat. I haaaaaate that goat! I REALLY HATE THAT GOAT!" she yells, eyes closed in a tantrum. She swings her little balled up fists around in the air while she laments the Satyr. "Someone please tell me that you stuck his pipes where the sun doesn't shine."

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map 
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 9:46:06 PM
'Lil's very glad to see Akuno's ok. "No dude, but we've won the day." She starts brushing grass off her back. She's good at talking, but is happy to let her more intimidating dudes do their thing to these three.

She hopes they didn't get them mixed up with their actual targets, though.

DM Shane.  
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 9:49:18 PM
The party stands down, the post-battle cleanup begins.

Caelwyn, Thorondir, and Grindar all demand answers from the trio, but The man has been struck dumb by Haemir's spell, the Orc has a sucking chest wound where one of the Tridents tines nicked a lung and the Satyr still hasn't un-balled from his beating, so what you get from this round of questioning is grunts from the man, a cough from the Orc and a whimper from the Satyr.

roll for me please either an escape artist, or survival roll and post your rolls where I can see them. this will determine the effectiveness of your bindings. I'll need three rolls. one for each person you are binding.

Sol is shocked, stunned, and horrified at what he almost did

Haemir goes about tidying up the spell load in the area, he listens to the questioning, and gives Sol some much-needed encouragement, and perhaps some absolution.

Akuno makes a dramatic entrance, throwing a royal tantrum about the Satyr, which seems to have an effect on the fawn, it uncoils and doing some kind of weird kneel/curtsy only possible with digitagrade legs, places his hands together above his head and begins to babble.
I am so sorry mistress, I didn't want to hurt anyone, but I didn't want you to hurt us either, Connor and Liam have been my good friends for years, I don't want them to get hurt. Connor said we were doing Ma'ab's Will, something about her telling them that we were helping to make the wood stronger, I don't know how setting a fire would do that but I'm just a Satyr, I like to drink and have fun, what do I know of the will of gods. Please don't let Liam die, I know he looks feriousious, but he's a good mate, me and him have drank many a toast together. .



Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 41/44; CMD: 15  2d6=9 ; 2d6=8 ;
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 11:23:18 PM
As Grindar binds them, Caelwyn lays his hand on the orc's wound, healing his worst injuries. (The orc recovers 9 hitpoints.)

He listens curiously to what the satyr has to say. "The will of Ma'ab, you say? We will come back to that. First of all, you will now tell me who you are and why you are here, and then what you have to say for yourselves about the fire and the damage you caused." He looks at the orc, expecting him to answer.

He also heals his own injuries to some degree.

(Caelwyn recovers 8 hp)

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 17/12/15, CMD 17, HP 24/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17  d20+11=17 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=24 ;
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 5:56:42 AM
Survival rolls for binding: 17,17,24

At the mention of Ma'ab being happy with the attempted destruction, Grindar growls, "And when was the last time you spoke the queen, because we did so only a few months ago, and she seemed happy with the direction we were heading at the time, so someone needs to start telling the truth!" Turning to his friends he says, "Could whoever cast the spell on this Connor, making him a babbling fool please release him, we need him to talk!" Grindar then stands ready to cut Connor down if he starts speaking any incantations.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:28/32  d8+4=7 ; d100=5 ;
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 7:24:11 AM
The Orc should be better after Caelwyn's heal, the Satyr is already talking and as for the man well... Placing a hand on his head and scratching the back of his neck the elf says: "Eats grass about the man here, Connor is it? But it'll wear off in half hour, not somethin I can remove or I'd have done it Caelwyn! He'll have forgotten a fair chunk of his spells, but he'll live. What's your name Satyr"?

Haemir doesn't know what to say about Ma'ab, who can fathom-out the will of gods?! But it doesn't sound likely, considering the Queen is shielding the Ent's spirit already. Why burn the body? 'Not buying it' he thinks.

"If your heart - or head fer that matter, tells you something's not copper-bottomed, give it a wide berth" he offers the Satyr. Seeing the probable lack of comprehension he reiterates: "Don't let your friends talk you into nonsense"!
Haemir steps up to heal the Satyr but trying to perform the somantic hand movements (while holding a loaded hand-bow) proves too much and he looses the spell... "Well tha'was in th'offing" he mumbles blushing: " So, was all this his idea"? he says pointing to the man.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp  d20+3=7 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=6 ; d20=9 ; d20=1 ; d20=14 ;
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 10:21:27 AM

Akuno holds still with her arms out, allowing Lil to attend her needs. The sting of her anger was suddenly gone as soon as the Satyr deferred and called her 'mistress'. That was a first! "Thank you dudette Lil. I couldn't quite reach those myself. Let me know if your weapons or armor are dented. I'm .. I'm capable of some mending."

She gathers her wits, and her unseen servant, and tries to make sure there's no wriggle room in Caelwyns work. Unfortunately, she's not any help at all, and the skilled elf probably has to fix where she and her sevant helped.

She summons a floating disk and takes a seat, happy to be off the ground. she has no intention of trying to get in on the questioning for now, she just looks down disapprovingly at the Satyr. Her dress magically removes the rest of any dirt and grass as she does so.

Aid Another: Fail, Succed, Fail
U. Servant Aid Another: Fail, Fail, Succeed.
Please consider Caelwyns scores to be 17, 19, 26.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+6=18 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=26 ;
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 2:25:40 PM
"Hardening wood for ships comes after it is cut into planks I believe. What you were doing was destroying something you had no right to. We need to have Virgil decide what the punishment should be. Here, let me have a look at those bonds. Probably should gag these as well since they may be able to cast a spell. These druids may be able to escape if they wildshape into something that can slip those ropes. I'm not sure about how to prevent that. Maybe we should march back during the night so that no one is rested up?"

Survival checks 18, 23, 26

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 5:30:10 PM
Sol frowns.

"Do we have any way to secure them properly? I am no gaoler, and I am not certain we will be able to ensure their cooperation all the way back... I also hasten to add I would not do well in a forced march through the night, but I am willing to try if it is our only option."

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:28/32 
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 5:47:23 PM
"Come sunrise if I were him I would fly off as a bird! Technically we could rest n' prevent them. Poke em every half hour. Not sure how I feel about that.
Thorondir do you have to meditate to refresh that .. ability?

It's either that... talk in half hour when he .. er wakes up or... Travel back now and try to hold the fatigue at bay with magic. Any other ideas"?

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 7:05:56 PM
"I usually require a short rest, and in the new day I can wildshape again. I believe they can as well. I'm sure if they were unconscious they would be unable to, but I don't see our paladin friend allowing us to beat them to that state. Perhaps they could give us their word?"

Thorondir is unsure how to keep a fellow druid secure.

DM Shane.  
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 9:46:06 PM
The loot!
[Orc, Liam] masterwork ironwood breastplate (permanent), masterwork club, spears (4), holly and mistletoe, 93 GP
[Man, Connor] oil of protection from energy (electricity, 60HP), a scroll of lesser restoration, a scroll of protection from energy, a scroll of wall of fire;+1 ironwood breastplate (permanent), masterwork heavy wooden shield, masterwork club, 3x masterwork short spears, headband of inspired wisdom +2, holly and mistletoe, spell component pouch, 60 GP
[satyr, Cecil] masterwork pipes, short bow, 20 arrows

keeping a spell slinger, especially a Druid, from casting spells is a non-trivial exercise. you are a good 2 days from getting back home.

The Orc Gasps and draws an easy breath, you did not realize how labored his breathing was until it smoothed out. Ahhhh! that's the stuff!, mmmm...tastes like sweetbread...Aye, Connor said that Ma'ab appeared to him in the form of a Flaming Tor, but the flames did not touch the Tor, and they were blue, and cold. she said that the wood must grow stronger to be as one with the Sar. then the Tor turned into a river and Connor said he went swimming.....he often get visions when he eats the White mushrooms with the lite brown tops. but he said he thought this vision was a real one. There is a small pine forest at the foot of the southern mountains, we've been growing it for years. the loblolly pine only spreads it seeds when a fire opens the cones. we've had to put some controlled burns in to propagate the trees at times. I guess Connor thought we should do the same with those trees. I don't think Oak spreads that way though.

Everybody give yourself sufficient exp to make it to 5th level.

for the Excellent Role playing everybody also gets 1 hero point. Haemir gets 1 for casting the spell that turned the tide of the battle.



Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 41/44; CMD: 15 
Wednesday November 18th, 2020 11:20:17 PM
Caelwyn thinks he understands what the orc is saying. "So, you wish to bring the forests back to the Sargrass? And since the pine trees require fire, you believed it worked the same with oaks..." He sighs. "Alright, this will be interesting to discuss with Virgil and the others, at least."

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 17/12/15, CMD 17, HP 24/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 
Thursday November 19th, 2020 6:01:24 AM
To Liam Grindar says, "If what you say is true, can we trust you to come back to Stone Temple to speak to Virgil? No permanent harm was done, and if he understood what happened, I feel he would understand, and forgive freely. If you agree to join us, as we return, which I feel needs to happen tomorrow, since I'm exhausted, as are we all, I can promise we will speak on your behalf and I will remove your bonds."

Grindar sees the ironwood breastplates and his mind instantly turns his attention that way, as he's been looking for just an item ever since his druid skills removed the ability for him to wear his fathers steel breastplate. he picks up the magical one and says to his friends, "Um, does anyone mind if I take this?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map  d20+10=16 ;
Thursday November 19th, 2020 8:56:34 AM
OOC: Sorry I missed yesterday, folks. It has been a very challenging week.

***

'Lil finishes up brushing off Akuno. "Thank you for the offer, Akuno, but my equipment didn't get any use during all this."

She don't trust this nonsense. They were trying to control burn an area to restore some forests, and started near a developed area that happened to be the resting place of the only source of druidwood anywhere that didn't involve raiding a grove? .

Sense motive: 16

Before she moves away from Akuno, she asks the catgirl her opinion as well: "So, you buying this, your highness?"

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Thursday November 19th, 2020 8:31:54 PM
"I think we should divide up this gear to easily carry it, but I suppose Lil could store some of it in her pack. If Virgil finds them not guilty of arson, then we could return the gear. If they try to escape, or actually do it, then they would forfeit their possessions. I don't believe them though, as clearly they lied to us as battle was joined. You forced me to dismiss my elemental, which had them on their heels. Unfortunately, they then used their spells to bring in more powerful elementals. We should have negotiated with them after we subdued them. Standing back was a mistake that almost cost us our lives. The fear and sleep spells were clearly an aggressive attack. Luckily, Haemir struck the blow that gave us the advantage. I suggest we rest with 2 of us on watch at a time and get started in the morning."

Thorondir is clearly upset that the three adversaries were able to manipulate the Sentinels with lies, when the blood trail led to them.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp 
Thursday November 19th, 2020 8:56:49 PM

Akuno is startled to be asked her opinion, despite the fact that she regularly gives it without it being wanted. "I .. well. I think maybe one of them was a friend that convinced the others of something he saw in a vision. That vision probably wasn't real."

She shifts uncomfortably. "Following the letter of the law though, its gets people in trouble more than it should sometimes. If everyone followed all the rules all the time, then sure. But .. well, they could have hurt a lot of people in that fire. They at least need to be stripped of the ability to hurt anyone. Caelwyn may not like it, but keeping them bound and unconscious if they get out of line seems the safest thing." (Akuno is CG, trying to show that here.)

DM Shane.  
Thursday November 19th, 2020 11:01:57 PM
Trust, it's a delicate, fickle, and altogether too easily lost. The Orc, he does something altogether un ork-like. he thinks, and out loud too. very suspicious.

Ah....see...I can speak for myself. this whole thing could have gone badly for any of us. I see that, and I'm grateful it didn't' and for the healing too. I would follow you back to the village and I think Cecil would too...heh...I think he would follow the little cat girl anywhere. Connor is going to be the problem. He's always right, at least he thinks he is, and no one can convince him otherwise, He's always been Jealous of the Druid wood, but he hides it behind philosophical differences, and he's pretty good at convincing others of his way of thinking. No, I think the first thing He's going to do when he gets his sense back is turn into a bird and fly off to regroup. Then he's going to convince himself that Cecil and I are prisoners and then try and mount a rescue. Bloody idiot, but Wardds fingers! he's loyal to his friends. I'd love to get him back to the village. maybe if he visited with the druid a bit instead of harping on a difference of opinion 15 years old, he might get some closure and a bit of peace, but like I said he's a bull-headed as a Minotaur with a toothache.

His eyes Drift over to the drooling idiot setting a few feet away, a look of exasperated affection coloring the orcs countance.



Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 41/44; CMD: 15 
Thursday November 19th, 2020 11:05:13 PM
Caelwyn looks at the orc, thinking about what he said. "Well, you seem to have a sensible head on your shoulders...any ideas on how to stop him transforming? We need to get him back to the village, and him trying to escape would...complicate things. Would he listen to you if you advised him to accompany us?"

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:28/32 
Friday November 20th, 2020 12:29:32 AM
"Any suggestions on how to stop Connor flying off Liam " ?

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+12=16 ; d20+12=21 ;
Friday November 20th, 2020 2:31:00 AM
Sol thinks if he knows of any way to hold off a Druid from spellcasting using his not inconsiderable magical knowledge.

((Knowledge (Arcana) and Spellcraft, 16 and 21 respectively))

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 17/12/15, CMD 17, HP 24/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 
Friday November 20th, 2020 5:39:05 AM
Grindar believes Liam. Maybe he's just being naive, in spite of the fair amount of wisdom he was blessed with, he's only been on the planet for 15 summers after all. Turning to the Cecil, the half-orc says, "You've heard what your friend here has said, is he right that you would follow us willingly, and if so, would you use your sleep magic on Connor? It would just be until we got back to Stone Temple, and it would be for his own good, because the alternative is me pounding him to unconsciousness, something i'd rather not do."

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map 
Friday November 20th, 2020 11:05:18 AM
Her dudes have the new prisoners in order, so she turns to Thorondir instead.

"We can't go around startin' things like this with violence. We didn't even confirm they was who we were lookin' for. Not to mention you had your elementals start using lethal force after Cae asked for their surrender.

"We probably woulda' ended up fightin' them anyway, but we're supposed to be the good guys here." Her tone ain't angry. She's aware this is her opinion and her dudes are entitled to their own, but they needed to figure out how they was gonna handle stuff like this from now on. He was right about dismissing his elementals almost costing them their lives.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Friday November 20th, 2020 11:12:07 AM
"Well lots of things were happening at once. I was summoning the elemental at the same time Cae asked them to surrender. I need to learn to speak elemental, because I summoned them to attack and I don't have a way to ask them to politely wait until we finish a conversation. I think we need to have a conversation before we come upon the group that we have blood tracked. To me, it was clear from the start we were tracking the culprits, and blood scent is pretty good evidence. Perhaps in the future, it would be a good idea to have a plan ahead of time. Maybe I'll just hang back in the future, until it is clear my services are needed?"

Thorondir will never understand why words take the place of action, when action is what is needed.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp 
Friday November 20th, 2020 3:33:14 PM

Akuno slides in next to Thorondir and slips a small hand into his. Her ears flick as she thinks about what to say. "I think you did fine.", she whispers. "I think as the good guys though, the only rule I think needs to be set in stone, is that if someone gives up we have to give them a chance."

She thinks a bit, tail a-swish, then adds. "Except maybe if Caelwyn tells us they are evil. I think that its fair to vanquish evil with your kingdom. It's probably a duty of a good ruler. Sure there are some people who want to redeem all the bad people, but you can't always concern yourself with that and risk leaving your people without a legitimate heir."

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Friday November 20th, 2020 7:00:58 PM
"I agree, when they surrendered I stabilized the dying orc. Though I think folks are unlikely to surrender unless we give them reason to."

in a whispered voice Thorondir says to Akuno "Do you worry about the power of Caelwyn declaring someone evil? I mean, good and evil are on a spectrum. That is a lot of power to decide who is evil and who is not."

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:28/32  d20+15=21 ;
Friday November 20th, 2020 10:00:14 PM
Heamir ponders a while then concentrates on himself (granting +2 on a skill check).

"I can't speak for anyone but meself here. I was expecting two brig- er people, not three n' that reminded me of something... Few years back a thread of ma'crew beached to go foraging n' hunting. Twas a lovely island with amazing fauna n' delicious fruit" his eyes go distant; a fauna-moment: "Turns out a herd of Deinonychus realised that despite being unable to digest th' fruit themselves, every now-n-then food washed up, or more accurately sailed right up t'pick said fruit" smiling unashamedly he bows very slightly: "Yep, we were that stupid n' all they had to do was wait. Turns out they were a mean n' nasty pack too. So outnumbered n' on their last thread ole 'One-Eared' Harding pipes up with a plan"... he stops sighing .

"I'm rambling? Well for all we know our quarry could've passed through a well used campsite, or they could've spent an hour with these people n' moved on. If we'd killed innocents"... Haemir doesn't look at Sol or anyone much at all whilst speaking, as far as he's concerned the orc situation is over and dealt with, an easy mistake and he didn't want the wizard dwelling on it or anyone else.

"As already said, we've never been here n'prolly should'a talked this through, but whatever happens it's everyone's own responsibility to ensure 'afore a blow is dealt, yer heart is felt"!

He muses a while: "We can't fix th'past only th'future. Maybe a code or battle cry? An anagram of your name Thorondir means rain down your entangle? Imagine what we could achieve with seamlessly co-ordinated tactics!?".

suddenly remembering something Haemir reaches inside his bag and takes out a small battered book which he passes it to Thorondir, "Oh n' here keep it". Thorondir Highlight to display spoiler: {Title: 'Terran for beginners': looks a couple of months old with only the first few chapters read}.

"Oh the story? Well, 'One-Eared' Harding cut his arm n' ran from the Deino's. They tracked his blood n' drew closer and he lead them to an area he knew to avoid. The den of some panthers, a mated pair with a couple o'big, vicious packs of their own. The Deino's weren't stupid but they lost reason to the scent and pushed on ignoring the tell-tail signs. paid for it with a lot of lives. Meanwhile th'crew got away. Quick thinking on 'One-Eared' Harding's part"!
He left out the part they call him 'One-Eared' n'One-Handed Harding now, oh and let's not mention the nose, better to end on a high note.

(Diplomacy:21, probably didn't need to roll but why not?)

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 41/44; CMD: 15 
Sunday November 22nd, 2020 11:19:16 PM
Caelwyn is completely focused on the problem at hand. "Alright, let's prepare to rest for a while here. We all need it. We can take it in shifts to watch these three...but first we still need to figure out how to prevent Conner from flying out of here once he wakes up..."

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:28/32 
Monday November 23rd, 2020 12:20:58 PM
"Cecil, the mushrooms with the brown top that creates visions. Do ya know where I can find some"? He's notes any incredulous gazes:
"Whaat? It's for botanical research purposes"!


Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+9=21 ;
Monday November 23rd, 2020 3:26:14 PM
Thorondir flips through the book that Haemir hands him. "This could be very handy, I don't need to be fluent if I can tell the elemental to stop or attack. Thanks!"

He thinks about mushrooms he has seen and wonders if he can determine the species that Cecil is referring to.
Knowledge nature 21



Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 17/12/15, CMD 17, HP 24/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 
Monday November 23rd, 2020 5:26:08 PM
"Haemir, if you even think of putting any of those white-handed mushrooms, in your mouth, I'll turn you over my knee like my papa used to do when I did something stupid! If you wish to study them that's one thing, but if you start having any of those "visions"..." Grindar allows his words to trail off, as he pantomimes giving someone a spanking.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:28/32 
Monday November 23rd, 2020 6:35:22 PM
Haemir chuckles at Grindar's comment.
"I'm old enough to be yer great-great-great-grandad".


Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 17/12/15, CMD 17, HP 24/29 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 17/17 
Monday November 23rd, 2020 6:58:35 PM
Grindar starts laughing with Haemir, and adds in a joking matter, "Well that may be so, but I'm more then twice your size, and besides if I don't do something, Lil will!" He laughs even harder after saying that last bit.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp 
Monday November 23rd, 2020 8:48:37 PM

Akuno considers Thorondirs question.

"No. I think if knights given the ability to tell evil from good were unreliable, I wouldn't have been raised on stories of paladins and heroes vanquishing evil and preserving the realms of good. I think it might be harder to figure out than we think it is, and we have to decide if we trust Caelwyn to decide who is evil and who isn't. And I think he will take our thoughts into account."



Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 41/44; CMD: 15 
Monday November 23rd, 2020 10:57:39 PM
Caelwyn checks the knots on the captives hands. "Does everyone agree that resting here is necessary right now? And then we can bring them back to the temple village"

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Dark hours of the morning after the battle with druids 
Monday November 23rd, 2020 11:03:45 PM
Caelwyn and Haemir pose questions to Liam. The half-orc has no suggestions to offer on how to keep Connor from transforming. Sol knows that this is a supernatural ability that druids have, that others can't dispel or counter.

When Grindar suggests it, Cecil, the satyr, says he can't keep Connor asleep nearly long enough to get back to the village. Not even if you returned his pipes. But he might be able to convince Connor that going back with the Sentinels is the best thing to do, in the morning.

'Lil, Thorondir, and Akuno discuss philosophical differences. For a potentially life and death discussion, it is quite subdued.

It's very late at night, and everyone is tired. At least by taking their material possessions the Sentinels have limited the options their prisoners have.

Caelwyn suggests resting for a while here. But still does now know how to hold Connor.

Some of the others discuss mushrooms. Thorondir is not familiar with the one Cecil is describing, however.

All in all, the question remains as to what to do with Connor.

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map 
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 11:18:15 AM
'Lil knows better than to keep havin' this talk in the wild, with prisoners, while they're all exhausted. She drops it.

She ain't got no idea what to do about Conner. She can club him with Ramona until he gets knocked out, but that seems extreme.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:28/32  d20+9=17 ;
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 3:30:01 PM
"Liam, Cecil may we join you"?
Haemir drops his pack and helps set up camp.
"Grindar, all joking aside I may try th'mushrooms, after all not everyone's a druid capable of communing with plants, for some of us - that's how we listen" he shrugs: "But I promise not tonight n' I'll tell you if n' when. Maybe you'll be so kind enough as t'watch owa me? Make sure I don't hurt meself or do something unbecoming, wouldn't wanna put anyone in danger"!

When the camp is ready Haemir sits and takes out a parchment, quill, ink bottle and dipping the pen the professor does his best to produce a well-written letter, then reads it out:
Connor,

My name is Haemir and I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit us at the Stone Temple, where we will ensure a warm welcome (assuming you don't get there before us). I am truly sorry for how our first meeting turned out, but please do not let that colour what I foresee will become a valuable and beneficial relationship.

A while ago my colleagues had a vision from queen Ma'ab, she said that her closest children had not, for the most part, adapted well to the grass and would need both protection and wisdom in the coming times. I believe that wisdom will flow from us all sharing and when we understand all sides fully a middle-ground where everyone can emerge content will reveal itself.

If so inclined then we will be honoured to host said meeting and act as intermediaries. If not then perhaps one day when you are ready. Meanwhile, we would humbly request that you please refrain from setting fires in other peoples homes!

All the best.

May Ma'ab watch over you.

Your servant.

Haemir Farydark.

"Stubborn people sometimes suffer from temporary hearing loss n' th'only opinion they hear is their own. So, just in case he gives us the slip without listening" Any adjustments/suggestions will be taken in to account (and the letter amended). "Hopefully we won't need it"...

Then he blows on the ink to dry it, folds it gently and tucks it in to Connor's component pouch (or pocket if he doesn't have one), fussing with it so a just a tiny bit pokes out - enough to catch his attention. In the unlikely-hood that Connor's pockets are 90% populated with mushrooms he will pocket 10% discreetly (Sleight of hand:17 including his +2 boost), coz that's just fate, but he won't take Connor' last bit and he's not actively looking for them!
Haemir knows the spell's duration (40 mins) and will ensure this letter is in place before then.

"I propose we untie Connor, keep an eye on him but leave him t'himself. If he comes around n' sees a campsite with everyone chatting n' laughing he's more likely to stay. If he can't see beyond his own demons let him flee"... He lets the sentence hang and points to the letter and on that note he breaks out some berries and shares them around.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 4:52:26 PM
Sol nods.

"I think Haemir's idea is a good one. We should try and encourage him to stay without forcing him, as I am not entirely sure we would be able to stop him anyway, should he try to escape..."

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 5:42:06 PM
Thorondir shrugs and nods his head. "I must tell you that working with a group is much more complex. In the past I did things on my own and made my own decisions. You are much more generous with your adversaries than I am. Do what you will with Connor. Let us rest then, and hopefully Connor will be here in the morning."

Thorondir will take the watch during the middle of the night.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 5:50:06 PM
Without saying a word, Grindar stands up and unties the three captives, rolls the rope up and stows it in his backpack. He has a smile on his face, as he does so, and he thinks to himself but doesn't say a word, "I kinda suggested that untie them a while ago, seems I was on to something."

He says to his friends and former captives, "The dark elf's speaks wisdom, I know we are all tired, but let us put on a charade in hopes of convincing Conner to come to his senses and join us."

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Dark hours of the morning after the battle with druids 
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 11:36:54 PM

'Lil is tired and knows her dudes are. They need to rest. Haemir seems to figure that they don't need to contain Connor if they can convince him to go where they want to go. (He gets no mushrooms, however.) Sol likes Haemir's idea. Thorondir is willing to go along with it. Grindar unties the captives.

Connor comes around, regaining his senses suddenly, and takes in the situation. He sees that his friends are talking with the Sentinels, and he clearly recognizes that some of his possessions are missing. His first reaction is to converse with Liam.

Druidic speakers: Highlight to display spoiler: {Connor asks Liam what's going on. Why is he conversing with the enemy? Maab didn't say to get chummy with the group trying to overturn tradition.}

Liam answers in Common, "Now, Connor, they seem decent enough folks. They healed me. And while they did take our stuff, they've promised it back after we talk with Virgil."

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 41/44; CMD: 15 
Tuesday November 24th, 2020 11:49:47 PM
Caelwyn is willing to go along with this plan, watching as Connor comes to himself and speaks with Liam. "I hope you will listen to your friend's good sense. We are sorry for the way this all happened - I had hoped to be able to speak without blows being struck."

He is tired, but willing to take first watch. They may be trusting these folks to some degree, but Caleywn still feels some of the effect of the earth elemental's blow, and insists that someone be on guard at all times.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:27/27 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:28/32 
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 9:02:54 AM
With all the chasing and fighting done the aches kick in and Haemir actually surprises himself realising he doesn't have the energy to care what the Connor does, they can't stop the druid and so he pretty much ignores him. 'Maybe I'm too exhausted? No it's because of what Grindar said': it took the wind out of his sails: 'The dark elf's speaks wisdom' ... 'dark elf'? Is that how they saw him now? The realisation leaves him with a sinking feeling in his stomach, it's nothing personal against dark-elves, he just didn't see himself as one. All 115 years of his life he'd had pale skin. It's only been what - a few days? What has the plains done to him? 'Gargul and Ma'ab watch over us' he thinks.

So, instead of mentioning the letter, or inviting Connor to sit and doing all the things he'd planned - Haemir drops the ball and simply sits in silence staring up at the stars and occasionally chewing his lip.

Fand is strangely quiet too preening herself with furtive glimpses at Sol now-&-then.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 5:43:15 PM
Thorondir turns a stern look towards Connor. In druidic: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Be careful what causes you choose. You attacked Genyielt, an ent bonded to Virgil. Virgil decides what is to be done. You dishonor the sacred wood by attempting to burn it. Sleep now, we will discuss this in the morning. If you are still here."}

"I will take the watch after Caelwyn. I'll probably see our friend here turn into a sparrow and fly away, though I hope not."

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp  d20=2 ; d20=13 ; d20=11 ; d20=17 ;
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 6:34:05 PM
Akuno considers it all, then decides to take the last watch, so she gets sleep uninterrupted. "Please remember that I am a terrible watchman. I'd lose my ears if they weren't stuck on my head."

On her watch, she summons a pair of unseen servants in addition to her regular one and instructs them to ring bells if someone approaches. She also casts an alarm spell (loud version) in some place that makes sense. (lasts 10 hours)

Akuno perception: 1
Unseen 1: 13
Unseen 2: 11
Unseen 3: 17



Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 6:39:52 PM
Sol can take first watch so he can also get uninterrupted sleep, however he has very little to add as all of this is rather outside his wheelhouse, so to speak.

He does spend time updating his journal with what they've seen so far and what they've learned.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 41/44; CMD: 15  d20+11=31 ;
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 10:30:25 PM
Caelwyn takes his watch as needed. If any of the druids are awake while he takes his watch, he will do his best to engage them in conversation and learn more about who they are and what they were up to. He is trying to convince them that it is in their best interest to stay with the group and return to the village, particularly Connor, if they are not yet fully convinced.

Diplomacy: Nat 20

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map 
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 10:47:35 PM
'Lil is also good to take watch whenever.

***

I'm feelin' super bad and could use a sub for Thursday and Friday this week. Hopefully I'll be back in one piece Monday.

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Morning after the battle with druids 
Wednesday November 25th, 2020 11:38:08 PM
The Sentinels talk with their captives for a bit, then set watches and rest. The night passes uneventfully, and (perhaps surprisingly) all of the captives are still there in the morning. The captives sleep if allowed to. Because the battle was joined so late at night, it is well into the morning before the spellcasters are well rested.

Connor asks permission to provide Liam with further healing. Unless prevented from doing so, Connor and Liam prepare spells for the day along with the spellcasters among the party.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d100=70 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=11 ; d100=27 ; d100=58 ; d8+5=10 ;
Thursday November 26th, 2020 5:25:25 AM
Haemir is happy to take any watch and heals Fand (6 points), Liam (11 points) and himself before bed. Assuming Connor found his note: "Of course Connor n' let us know if any o' yer need more... So, how'd ye feel about Virgil n' talking things over"?

Strangely Haemir feels quite content heading back. He packs his kit and asks questions of Connor's group about their thoughts, plans, experiences and engages with them during the journey back.

Fand scouts above.

'Lil (Rich subbing)  3d6=7 ;
Thursday November 26th, 2020 6:24:41 AM
Fully refreshed in the morning 'Lil packs up: "Glad you stuck around dude"!

After saying her morning prayers she checks if anyone needs any healing and if so channels (3d6 = 7hp). Eager to get back and sets off with a spring in her step,

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Thursday November 26th, 2020 12:09:41 PM
Grindar will take any watch needed.

Grindar sees Haemir winch a bit at his words, and realizes that somehow he struck a nerve. He has always been comfortable in his green skin, and never realized that someone may not be as comfortable in theirs. Of course he was their when His friend transformed from a surface elf to a drow, but the half-orc never thought anything of it, as Haemir seemed OK with the transformation. So he walks over to Haemir sits down and says,"I'm sorry if my words offended you brother. I used the term dark-elf as a reference to your skin tone, and not your character. You are a trusted friend, and as a fellow Sentinel, family. Your character has always been above reproach, and not one of us feels otherwise. I just assumed you were as comfortable in your skin as I am in mine. We both have skin tones and appearances that set some people on edge, but we are bigger then that! Rest well my friend and remember, we Sentinels stick together, and their isn't one among us, yourself included, that I wouldn't gladly lay down my life for of the need arose!"

'Lil (Rich subbing) 
Thursday November 26th, 2020 8:40:43 PM
Haemir brightens up instantly to Grindar's words: "Hey, no offense taken brother, just a moment o' realisation. Thanks fer th'words though".
He adds as an afterthought: "Are ye sure you're only 15? Ye sound more like you're twice th'age! Quite some brain ye have there friend"!

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20+2=9 ;
Thursday November 26th, 2020 10:54:20 PM
Caelwyn keeps his eyes open as they move out, watching for any sign of enemies. He is rather distracted by the captives, though, who he is still keen to keep an eye on.

Perception 9

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple 
Friday November 27th, 2020 12:05:51 AM
Connor casts a healing spell on Liam, who is looking much better now.

The captives travel with the Sentinels back towards the Stone Temple, at a pace that should get everyone there sometime on the afternoon of the next day. If nothing happens on the way. But despite the attempts the Sentinels make to watch Connor, around mid-afternoon he becomes a stony version of himself and sinks into the ground. Liam and Cecil show no surprise, but stay with the Sentinels themselves.

"He's partial to elementals, he is." Liam comments.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp 
Friday November 27th, 2020 12:42:09 AM
Akuno gathers her things, and decides that aftwr the days they've had, she can afford some luxury. She casts her floating disc, casts her unseen servants, and lassos them up to drag her disc.

She snuggles into a pillow or three and starts at the front pages of her well worn book of dresses and fashions.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Friday November 27th, 2020 6:17:02 AM
Grindar is glad that his words had the desired affect on his friend, and in answer he says, "Half-orcs mature and age faster the humans do, thanks to our less savory half, but even as a child, my parents always talked about how I talked bigger then my age."

Grindar is shocked when he sees Conner take on earth elemental form, but when he sees the reactions of Connor's friends, he goes with the flow.

'Lil (Rich subbing)  d20+10=25 ;
Friday November 27th, 2020 8:29:18 PM
When Connor sinks into the earth 'Lil pauses for a second, shrugs and moves on:

"Huh... Well the dude's gotta work through his issues his own way"...

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Friday November 27th, 2020 10:11:57 PM
"Hmm, that explains it Grindar" Haemir gives the half-orc a proud smile:
"Ye have an old soul"! He raises his arm but it freezes when out of the corner of his eye he sees some sort of rocky-morph-elemental and no Connor then not even that. Gone.

"Do ye think being in rock-form often feeds his stubbornness"?

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Friday November 27th, 2020 11:02:53 PM
Watching the druid descend into the ground, Thorondir shakes his head.
"There was no way to stop that escape, though we should have bound him to an oath. I am sure we will see him again, and next time he will be ready for us. We should discuss the battle strategies Haimer mentioned, when we are not with his associates."

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple 
Saturday November 28th, 2020 10:04:01 AM
There being nothing else to do, the Sentinels head back towards the village at the Stone Temple with their two remaining -- and cooperative -- captives. Thorondir suggests preparing for the next encounter with Connor.

The Sargrass has little in the way of landmarks other than the crystal mountains, and the easiest way to find the village is to follow the foot of the mountains, so the Sentinel's way back is not the same as the path they took chasing the druids and satyr. With one short day and one full day of travel, they find themselves at the south end of the field of boulders that Roddy showed them when they met him -- the one where came from the other side of the mountains without crossing a mountain. It's getting dark, but the village is not much further.

The question becomes whether the party wants to press on or spend two to three hours travelling in darkness.



Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Sunday November 29th, 2020 2:39:12 PM
"The final leg of our journey can be a bit treacherous, mayhaps we should wait til morning's light to proceed, though it is sad to be this close to a bath, good food, and warm bed, and not be able to partake."


Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Sunday November 29th, 2020 8:58:41 PM
Caelwyn disagrees respectfully with Grindar. "We are so close - better to press on and reach our journey's end. Then we can spend a night in greater safety, rather than risking the dangers of the wild's for another full night."

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Sunday November 29th, 2020 10:30:22 PM
"I can rest or travel, it makes no difference to me. If we travel, I can watch from above as an owl again. Though it would be handy to have a signal to attack if we come across something hostile. Otherwise, I will wait until negotiations are finished with those who mean you harm."

Thorondir will wait until a decision is made and do what is asked of him.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Monday November 30th, 2020 8:45:57 AM
"Not been this way before I'll bow to everyone's better knowledge n' go with th'flow".
Haemir sighs. "Tis a shame, was hopin' Connor was travelling with us underground, but looks like he's fled" shrugs, "Sorry Liam n' Cecil but he forfeits his kit"! Haemir rumages through Connors spell component pouch and takes some fur, feathers and scales and unless anyone wants the oil of protection from electricity(?) he will take that too.
"As mercenary as it sounds, divvy up the spoils. No point carrying stuff we might need to use if we run into an aggressive Connor again".

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(Link to old party funds sheet - everyone should have edit please take off stuff as/when you take stuff and & might wanna check wbl totals).

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map 
Monday November 30th, 2020 1:33:22 PM
"We sure he's not still tagging along?" asks 'Lil. As much as she wants to get back to Stone Temple and outta the wilderness, she don't think it's a good idea to tromp along in the dark. "Probably safer to camp out," is her contribution to the talk, but she's willing to move along if that's what her dudes think is best.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Monday November 30th, 2020 2:23:59 PM
Sol shrugs.

"Travelling in darkness has it's own dangers Caelwyn, after all some of us cannot see well in the dark... I would almost certainly be a great hinderance if we attempted to travel during darkness. I would suggest that being careful and moving forward in the morning is the best course of action, unless I am the only one that cannot see in the dark..."

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp 
Monday November 30th, 2020 10:16:07 PM

Akuno looks about, suddenly realizing some people cared whether it was dark or not. "I can keep moving. I mean, my servants can keep moving. Whichever is fine with me!"

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d100=62 ;
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 12:15:36 AM
Grindar recommends stopping for the night. 'Lil backs up this recommendation, although she's a bit worried about Connor being out there and isn't hard over on stopping. Sol also prefers to stop, as he's worried about meeting trouble in the dark.

Caelwyn disagrees respectfully with Grindar.

Akuno sees no reason to stop, although she's perfectly willing to do so. Thorondir states no preference whether to stop or continue. Neither does Haemir -- although he suggests distributing the items confiscated from Connor. The captives don't try to weigh in on the subject of stopping (or of Connor's items, for that matter).

With a marginal preference for stopping over continuing, the group stops for the night. They should reach the village around mid-morning.

Here is a map. If I have done things right, you should be able to place your characters on it as you want to be arranged for the night. You may move Liam and Cecil to a different spot. I'm also interested in the watches.

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map 
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 9:37:15 AM
'Lil can't see no better in the dark than she could before, so she still wants to take first or last watch.

When it's her turn to sleep, she props herself up against a boulder, tryin' to make sure all her dudes and her face all angles.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+10=21 ;
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 10:59:20 AM
"I will spend the night up there." Thorondir points to the top of the boulder above Lil. "I will be an owl, to help see and hear during my watch. I'll watch during the middle of the night, when it is darkest. If I sense danger, I will 'hoot' three times. I'll then wait to see from your actions if it is an enemy I should attack. Otherwise, I will keep watch."

With a sudden movement Thorondir wildshapes into an owl. He gives out a loud 'hoot' and flies around the perimeter of the camp to scout it out. He then flies up to the top of the boulder and settles in. (how tall is it?) He can wildshape twice for 5 hours, so he will spend the night as an owl unless something happens.

Perception 21

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 5:17:17 PM
Sol smiles at Thorondir's ability, he had seen it before, obviously, but not paid that much attention to it before, he also desires to take either a first or last watch so as to be more able to refresh his spells... after all, what good is a Wizard with no magic?

He spends an hour or so jotting in his journal again, clearly trying to keep up notes on everything that has happened and is going on while it's still fresh in his memory.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+1=19 ; d20+7=19 ;
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 6:52:46 PM
"I'll watch just after or before Thorondir".

Fand randomly patrols the air (on other peoples watches) as-&-when she wakes up, but will perch on a rock vigilant when Haemir watches.
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(perception:19 & 19)

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21  d20+12=31 ; d20+8=19 ;
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 8:16:32 PM
Grindar isn't fussy about when he takes his watch, so he offers to take second to the last watch, along with Llew.

Grindar's perception 31
Llew's perception 19

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20+2=22 ;
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 9:04:37 PM
Caelwyn is content to camp for the night, if the group believes it to be the best decision. He offers to take the second watch, where he should still be able to see decently well thanks to his dim-light vision.

He asks Liam to shift over a bit, as he wants to put himself against a pair of boulders to keep watch, and he doesn't want to be in anyone's way as they sleep. He also wants to be sure that everyone in the party is within the circle of watchers, and will be clearly visible and easy to defend throughout the night, if need be.

Tonight, of all nights, Caelwyn's eyes are sharper even than those of Thorondir in owl form. Nothing moves in or around their camp without his notice.

Perception: Natural 20

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 20/20 Hp 
Tuesday December 1st, 2020 11:46:00 PM

Akuno watches Thorondir and Grindar, and by extenstion, Aewen and Llew carefully. She also considers her other companions thoughtfully. She's unusually focused on something, and from time to time bits of magic flares from her fingertips. She finally stops, and frumps her way into the middle of the camp. She mouths some words, almost like she's rehearsing. Her tail is an absolute pullball, and her usually well groomed ears and fur

"I need help.", she blurts out suddenly. "It's time for me to learn new spells. I can tell. My tail does this... thing." She points at her butt. Her tail is still quite poofy indeed. "I don't know .. why.. but I feel bad that the animals are always under attack. I was thinking of learning a spell that many princesses in my books use, to both be gorgeous AND protected. The wizard name for it is mage armor. I would work good on Llew and Aewen."

She frowns.

"But I need someone to pull my tail. That's how it works. I -think- of what I want to be able to do, my tail gets pulled, and BAM. It's in my head." She fidgets. "But it hurts and I'm afraid to do it. Someone please?" She closes her eyes shut tight.



DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d8=6 ; d20=13 ; d4=1 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 12:11:46 AM
The boulders are typically three to five feet across and equally tall. It would slow a person down to try to go over one, and the rocks can give cover to someone crouching or small.

Before picking a comfortable spot -- not too far away from the others nor crowded against anyone -- Akuno shares a problem with the group.

After working on the problem, watches are set, with at least two awake at a time.

During the early part of the night, there is some noise outside of the camp. 'Lil and Haemir are awake. Make perception checks, with everyone but 'Lil, Haemir, and Fand at a -10 penalty.


Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21  d20+2=10 ; d20-2=5 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 5:59:48 AM
Trying very hard not to laugh, Grindar reaches out and gives Akuno's tail a tug. He's careful not to pull too hard, as he doesn't want to hurt his friend too much, but he does as she asks and pulls hard enough to cause some pain.

Grindar perception 10
Llew perception 5

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 10:40:37 AM
(Both Fand & Haemir made perceptions in last post: 19). If they see/hear anything Fand will take off and circle above whilst Haemir shouts loud enough to wake everyone: "Sentinels INCOMING"! Hand-bow ready he casts Bloodwitch Lore and keeps looking (darkvision:120').

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map  d20+8=22
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 11:45:02 AM
'Lil ain't ever heard of no spell casters what need their *anything* pulled to cast a spell. This cat girl was a weird one, but it was becomin' clear that her heart was in the right place.

She watches with extreme curiosity as Grindar pulls her tail.

She also wonders how Thorondir is gonna spend the whole night flying around. She knows elves don't sleep like the rest of us, but they gotta rest in their own way too, don't they? She's gonna ask him, but he turns into an owl. She don't speak owl, so she makes a note to ask him later.

She spends her watch climbing on various rocks to get a better vantage point of the land around her. Her own childhood was spent in Hook City, which has precious few rocks to climb on. She briefly ponders on how much fun it would have been when she was a girl.

Edit: Perception = 22

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20=1 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 12:25:37 PM
Owl-Thorondir spends his time perched on top of the boulder resting while others are on watch. Upon hearing Haemir's warning, he launches silently into the air and starts to circle the campsite.

Perception 1

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20-8=10 ;
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 10:58:31 PM
Caelwyn starts awake at Haemir's shout, looking around with blurry vision to see what is happening.

Perception: 10

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d20+6=21 ; d20+18=23 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 12:03:02 AM
Didn't mean to make folks who had already rolled perception give up good rolls when asking for checks. Grindar was the only one high enough for it to affect, though, accounting for who's asleep. . .
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Grindar pulls Akuno's tail, as requested, while the others look on or busy themselves with their own concerns. 'Lil watches with bemusement. Cecil watches with disapproval, or perhaps anger. Once the show is over, without much tangible result, everyone falls into their nighttime routine.

At first, the night passes much as most. After a couple of hours, though, there is a distant noise.

The noise isn't much, but 'Lil notices it and Grindar wakes. Their reaction alerts Haemir, who loudly shouts to the remainder of the camp. "Sentinels, INCOMING!" A DC 15 perception check each will wake the rest of the group next round so they may act in the following.

Haemir casts a quick spell (gaining +1 on concentration, dispel, necromancy, fear effects, and touch attacks for several rounds).

Among the grasses and boulders, it is difficult to see far. There is no obvious source for the noise.

'Lil, Grindar, and Haemir -- perception roll, DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Liam and Cecil, the captives, whisper to each other briefly while Haemir is yelling.}

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21  d20+12=28 ; d20+8=11 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 6:36:45 AM
Llew is seemingly dead to the world in his slumber (Perception 11), so Grindar nudges him with his foot as he stands up with Bwyell in hand. (Grindar has the endurance feat) and looks around he notices the captives whispering (perception 28) Llew wakes up because of the prodding and jumps to his feet as well.
Grindar shouts out, "If that is you Connor, we have no desire to make an enemy of you, we only want to give you a chance to explain your actions to Virgil. That said, If you wish to fight, we will show no mercy!

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+1=19 ; d20+7=27 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 8:35:53 AM
Just prior to the disturbance Haemir was thinking about something his father used to say about broken people and was also hoping that if/when Connor did show he wouldn't try to make his point with violence again, there was stubborn and then there was crazy! The only thing on Wold that stood between Connor and peace was the druid himself! Having shown him that the Sentinels bore no ill will the professor feared another attack would cause the party to loose their desire to pull punches - then came Grindar's's affirmation about 'no mercy'. 'Yep called it' he thinks, but if honest he realised the half-orc mirrored his own intolerance for the stubborn druid. The only difference being all this blood-witchery stuff was new to him, he hadn't really known how the spiders ... or quite what he was capable of but the thought surprisingly came with a sense of calmness that solidified his resolve - not to loose himself!

His sharp night-vision (something he was still getting used to) revealed nothing out there but he sees the owl take off (Perception:19) and adds to what Grindar says: "There's no difference between a rabid dog n' a warmonger, If that's ye Connor show yerself n' be done with this creepin around 'afor someone gets hurt"!
Then he says in elven: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Thorondir, remember hold till we use an anagram of yer name please brother!}"

Meanwhile Fand must be super-close as she catches everything: (nat:20 - for perception:27).

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+10=21 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 9:54:47 AM
As Thorondir becomes fully awake he leaps from the boulder and swoops silently across the sky.
[I'm confused when he can make a move action, but when he can he will glide silently slowly gaining altitude.]
Perception 21

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp  d20=5 ; d20=4 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 10:09:23 AM

Akuno snores soundly. Her hands chase dream fish, and her leg kicks once or twice before she rolls over in her bedroll. Her servant, being used as a pillow, is equally oblivious.

Perception, 5.
Perception, 4. (Unseen Servant)

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20-9=-5 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 12:50:45 PM
Sol doesn't even get close to waking up. He remains resolutely asleep.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20+2=11 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 10:09:04 PM
Caelwyn is still very groggy, and is slow to get up.

Perception 11

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d20=8 ;
Thursday December 3rd, 2020 11:53:00 PM
The sound changes a bit, as if whatever's making it has changed course a bit. Liam quietly says, "I think you've let it know just where we are."

'Lil, Grindar, Haemir, and Thorondir may act this round. They still do not see a source for the noise.

The satyr, Cecil, gets up and moves to Akuno, saying, "Miss, you've got to wake up."

'Lil and Haemir: Highlight to display spoiler: {If Cecil's actions seem threatening, 'Lil and Haemir are in position for an attack of opportunity as he moves.}

Akuno, Sol, and Caelwyn wake this round on a DC 10 perception check.

'Lil - (Carl) - 36/36 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Map  d20+8=27 ;
Friday December 4th, 2020 1:51:31 AM
'Lil notes them two talking to each other, but about what Domi only knows. Don't seem like a big deal to her, but she keeps an eye on them. The satyr's guard is down as he moves to Akuno, but he don't seem threatening. Still, she moves to where the cat girl's sleeping just in case.

She doesn't let her eyes off of...wherever that sound is coming from, but nudges Akuno gently with her foot. "Yea, wakey wakey your highness. We got company."

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+10=29 ; d20+15=27 ;
Friday December 4th, 2020 12:04:26 PM
The owl glides silently off the boulder, and with gentle flaps of its wings it starts to gain speed and altitude (double move to 120 feet away from noise).

Perception 29
Stealth 27

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+8=23 ;
Friday December 4th, 2020 10:36:56 PM
Seeing Caelwyn rise Haemir shakes his head in admiration/disbelief of the half-elf's ability to sleep, personally he wouldn't have managed any rest in that armor, no wonder he was groggy...

The satyr catches Haemir's eye as he approaches Akuno but he notes he's not the only one watching Cecil, believing 'Lil has the situation he moves around her (so as to not block her) and gently kicks Sol awake as he passes (but not too gently) then vaults up on to a boulder for a better view (acrobatics:23). He whispers loud enough for the wizard to hear "Sol, we got company..." and uses his hand-bow to show which direction.

Fand takes off and flies towards the noise to investigate (unceremoniously landing on any other sleepers briefly before doing so).

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp  d20=7 ; d20=12 ;
Saturday December 5th, 2020 12:54:22 PM
Although her unseen servant fails to aid her sleepyness awaken, Lils boot and Cecil both help bring Akuno to something resembling consciousness.

"I.. huh.. what? I don't want to go home mom, the dance isn't over yet..." Gradually, she realizes she isn't dancing the night away, but sleeping on the ground with armed allies standing over her. She groggily pulls herself to her feet.

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple 
Saturday December 5th, 2020 3:24:46 PM
Akuno, Caelwyn and Sol are woken by the kicks, prods, or unceremonious landings of their companions and may act next round. Thorondir flies off, somewhat away from the noise. 'Lil and Grindar ready themselves for whatever's coming, Grindar waking Llew as well. Haemir hops up on a rock to see better, making himself more easily seen in the process. Cecil splits his gaze between Akuno and the direction of the noise. Liam stays down on the ground as he casts a spell.

Knowledge: Arcana DC 26 or Spellcraft DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {Liam cast a barkskin spell.}

No one is particularly surprised when Connor steps into view. As soon as he sees the others, he casts a spell.

Haemir, or the others on a perception DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {As Connor finishes his spell, a stone structure appears around Haemir. It is fused into the rock he is standing on. From the outside, it rises about ten feet above the rock. From the inside, there is more than four feet diameter of room, but no visible outlet -- even looking up.}

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+10=23 ; d20+15=33 ;
Saturday December 5th, 2020 10:02:47 PM
Thorondir flies silently and slowly loops back towards the group, staying about 120 feet way from the group as he looks and listens for the anagram Haemir promised.

I suppose I should have asked what an anagram means. I wonder if it is something that rhymes, or perhaps it is my name said backwards. Ridnoroht, seems difficult to say. I know I have heard what an anagram is before. Thorondir concentrates as he flies, the air moving silently over his wings.

Perception 23
Stealth 33

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20+11=20 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+3=14 ;
Sunday December 6th, 2020 10:35:11 PM
Caelwyn advances on Connor quickly, with his shield and trident at the ready. He tries one last time to reason with the man. "Connor, stop this! You and your friends must answer to Virigil and the others for what you have done, but you will be treated fairly. Don't risk any more bloodshed, you cannot overcome all of us!"

*If Connor responds favorably, Caelwyn will withhold his attack. If not, Caelwyn will attack with his trident when in range.

Diplomacy: 20
Attack: 9, Damage: 14
Attack:


Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Active:Blink 1/5 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 -   d20+15=33 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+7=11 ; d100=98 ;
Sunday December 6th, 2020 11:51:08 PM
When everything turns pitch black and Haemir finds his hand pressed against cool stone it takes him a couple of seconds to realise he'd been encased in rock. Speaking arcane words The Wold shifts and the rock becomes transparent, in fact everything looks different, muted and indistinct, with colours blurring into each other as if viewing everything through frosted glass. Rolling from the rock he takes a few steps when suddenly everything shifts back to normal and the professor appears next to a boulder. Using it for cover he decides to let Connor think he's trapped for now...

Fand circles overhead (perception:11) lands nearby and trots along the ground till she's next to him.
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(Haemir Coalesce's 2 x 2nd level slots to cast: Blink and move).

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple 
Monday December 7th, 2020 7:11:07 AM

Here is a map. If I have done things right, you should be able to place your characters on it.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp 
Monday December 7th, 2020 10:50:41 AM

Akuno sees high-skill magical dueling happen around her and realizes she's outclassed, yet again. She casts mage armor, then waits.

'Lil - (Carl) - 43/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells  d20+7=15 ; d8+1=5 ;
Monday December 7th, 2020 11:52:10 AM
Nope, this dude already had his chance to surrender and behave. He doesn't get a second one. 'Lil immediately summons a ghostly, glowing version of Ramona and hurls it at Conner. She then wordlessly closes the distance between her and him.

**

Standard: Spiritual weapon on Conner. Hits AC 15 for 5 damage.
Move: Move

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+13=19 ;
Monday December 7th, 2020 3:09:21 PM
Sol, having awakened and seeing things getting messy immediately attempts to leap into action to help, and cast's *Charm Person* on Connor.

((Save DC - 17 he get's +5 due to being attacked by us))

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+10=21 ; d20+15=22 ;
Monday December 7th, 2020 3:51:30 PM
Thorondir loops back to the south, flying to the west as he make his way around the group. He listens carefully for the anagram, hoping he has finally figured out what it is. Caelwyn spoke to Connor, but Thorondir is fairly certain no anagram was uttered.

Perception 21
Stealth 22

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21  d20+12=30 ; d20+13=27 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+4=23 ; d4+1=2 ;
Monday December 7th, 2020 6:39:10 PM
Perception 30
Grindar has had enough of Connors shenanigans. The Sentinels tried to play nice, he was even given fair warning to not attack, but when he sees him attack Haemir with a spell, his patience ran officially out. He charges the druid and makes a two handed swing hitting AC 27 for 15 damage. As he charges, he growls, "We didn't want you as an enemy, but you forced our hand!"

Meanwhile, Llew follows his master, and lashes out at Connor with a claw, hitting AC 23 for 2 damage.

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d20+16=22 ; d20+6=10 ;
Monday December 7th, 2020 10:23:44 PM
Thorondir flies around waiting for a signal from Haemir, while Haemir tries to hide so that Connor does not know that he has escaped his prison.

Caelwyn advances on Connor but offers him a chance to resolve things peacefully. It seems likely that Connor was responding well, from what he expected would be a position of strength, but 'Lil and Grindar are not in the mood for talk. Caelwyn's attack misses.

Haemir cleverly escapes Connor's "trap" and hopes to be unobserved. However, he decides to hide behind a different rock than the one he escaped, and has to cross a bit of ground to do so. Even with the grasses obscuring his vision, it seems likely Connor noticed.

Akuno casts a protective spell and waits. Sol tries to calm Connor with a different spell, but does not do so. Not while Connor's being attacked.

'Lil, Grindar, and Llew land their blows on Connor. Human and unarmored, Connor is fairly easily hit. 'Lil does notice, however, that he has some magical protection -- just not enough to save him this time.

"This is on you, then," Connor says to Grindar. It is difficult to make out the entire phrase -- Connor is transforming as he says it. As a towering earth man, he sinks into the ground.

Liam utters an expletive, and says, "They're upsetting Connor, Cecil. Can you help them?" He does not take any action.

Cecil, saying "We've got to get you away from here," tries to grab Akuno. But he doesn't even come close to succeeding.

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Connor -- 22 hp damage
Liam -- unhurt
Cecil -- unhurt

EDIT: Here is a map.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20+2=10 ; d20+11=17 ;
Monday December 7th, 2020 11:03:19 PM
Caelwyn watches this occur with some astonishment, looking around at the ground - he fully expects Connor to pop out and attack them. He turns back to Liam and Cecil. "What in Domi's name is he doing? We don't want to hurt your friend, but this is getting out of hand already. Can't you talk some sense into him?"

He turns to Haemir. "Can you send Fand to the village? We are close, and she could bring Virgil and others to assist us here."

He continues to look around for Connor. "C'mon, man, give it up! Whatever power you think you possess, you can't beat us! You can see your friends are unharmed - don't cause more bloodshed needlessly!"

Perception: 10
Diplomacy: 17

'Lil - (Carl) - 43/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells  d20+7=11 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=19 ; d8+3=4 ;
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 1:30:59 PM
'Lil has an immediate flash of anger when Conner vanishes, but she tamps it down. That style of fighting ain't necessarily cowardly, no matter how much she don't like it.

She hopes Haemir has enough air in there. Stone sense was one spell she was pretty sure wouldn't be needed anytime soon since rock is so rare out here, but she guesses Haemir found some. It'll take some time before she can prepare one, and if that stone cell he's in is air tight, he won't make it that long. Cae has a good idea. "Yea, good idea! We need someone who can get Haemir outta that rock."

Then, Cecil tries to grab Akuno. 'Lil ain't got no more straws. "GET YOUR HANDS OFF HER! I SWEAR TO DOMI YOU LAY ONE MORE HAND ON HER I WILL STAB YOU UNTIL THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO STAB." She takes a breath. "Then I'll get out the hammer." She hopes the point is made. She moves back towards the camp site, not wanting all the party's muscle to be away from the casters. Her trained reflexes are ready to stab out at anything that pops out of the ground.

Readied attack: Hit AC 10 - almost certainly a miss. The spiritual hammer has no target and floats along with her until there is one.

AoO in case: Hit AC 11 (miss) and 18 for 4 damage.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 5:07:22 PM
Sol, uncertain what else he can do.

"I have no way of getting Haemir out of the rock short of giving one of you increased strength, if you feel that would be helpful let me know, otherwise I will attempt to subdue Connor again!"

If someone wants the extra strength, he will cast Bull's Strength on them, if none do, he will prepare to cast Hold Person on Connor, if he reappears anywhere within range before Sol's next turn. ((Will Save DC - 17))

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 8:50:09 PM
Grindar shakes his head in discussed, and cries out, "We had no desire to fight you, and yet you attacked us anyway then you saunter into camp as if nothing happened, and wonder why we attacked you! Either your the biggest whitehand I've ever had the misfortune of meeting, or you're cracked in the skull. Either way you ain't got any shade dude!" He then turns to Lil and says, "Hold on sister, I think Cecil is acting with some real shade, and trying to help Akuno." He than turns to Cecil and asks, "What do you know that you haven't told us yet?"

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp  d20+10=28 ;
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 9:04:18 PM

Akuno tries to reconcile the goats words with his actions.

He seems concerned, but she has no idea if he's being sincere. She sniffs the air loudly and daintily removes his hand. "Unhand me, sir goat." The words are probably insulting, but they are said in a very neutral tone, considering that Akuno is Akuno. She's giving Cecil a chance to prove his intentions. When 'Lil makes her threats, Akuno nods in her direction. "I'd believe her. Tell me why I should run with you, but don't presume to use force on royalty again. That way takes you to the guillotine!" She adds some concern to her voice, emphasizing again that Cecil is being given a chance to explain what he meant.

She readies an action however. If he tries to get aggressive, (takes an attack action such as grab or whatever), she will cast glitterdust, catching both he and Liam.

Will 17 vs Blind. Can save each round. Everyone is covered in beautiful, princessy glitter. (Cast defensively success, ,28 vs 19)



Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Active:Blink 2/5 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+1=20 ; d100=67 ; d100=47 ; d4=2 ;
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 9:35:58 PM
Haemir steps out: "I'm ok by th'way", but as he walks through the grass he suddenly vanishes - mid sentence, "Sorry if I worr" ... ((pooff)) gone ...
Then several feet further he reappears shrugging: "-een th'devil n' deep blue sea but all weft-&-web"! Looking quite content, as if he'd explained his point adequately the professor continues: "I think Fand is more helpful here".

Slicing his finger along his loaded hand-bow he lets the dark blood build up and before it starts to drip he speaks arcane words, forms a pattern with his fingers and the blood transforms into a black vaporous mist, writhing and hovering beside him as if awaiting orders...
---

(Haemir Coalesce's 2 x cantrips: 'Detect Poison' & 'Arcane Mark' locking them for the day - to cast: Spectral Hand).

(Perception:20 if needed).

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+10=11 ; d20+15=29 ;
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 9:44:20 PM
Thorondir continues his flight looking and listening.
Perception 11
Stealth 29

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 11:09:32 PM
Caelwyn moves back toward Cecil and Liam. "Some communication would be helpful right about now, you two. What is he doing? And you better have a good reason for laying a hand on a member of our party!"

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d4=3 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=28 ; d6+8=12 ;
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 11:23:32 PM
When Connor disappears again, Caelwyn asks Liam and Cecil for some sort of explanation, and suggests they intervene. He also asks Haemir to send Fand for help.

'Lil is angry, but controls it. She worries about Haemir being trapped in the stone tower that suddenly appeared, and seconds the idea that someone go for help. She also snaps at Cecil for trying to move Akuno away from the fighting. Well, not so much the away from the fighting part as the physically trying to move part.

Sol prepares to cast a spell if an opportunity presents itself.

Grindar is frustrated and annoyed with Connor, but wonders what Cecil isn't telling them.

Akuno tries to reconcile the goats words with his actions. Is he trying to help her, or being aggressive? She's ready to cast a spell on him if it's the latter.

Haemir admits to those who hadn't already realized it that he has escaped Connor's trap. He casts a spell. (Haemir needs to roll to see if his spell was cast on the ethereal plane -- 20% chance it was.)

Thorondir continues silently flying as he's looking and listening.

". . ." Liam starts to speak, but apparently doesn't know where to begin.

Cecil seems to realize that he has made people angry. He leaves Akuno and moves away from 'Lil, not turning his back to her.

Connor's attacks come from below; Grindar is suddenly slammed for 12 points of damage.

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Here is a map. I put 'Lil at K7 based on Carl's description; she seemed to have disappeared from the map. Remember that in the grass, those PCs that are not druids move at half their normal rate. (Then again, so does Cecil.)

'Lil - (Carl) - 43/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells  d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 10:26:29 AM
*Weird. I'm almost positive I moved myself yesterday.

It's real possible she went too far with Cecil, but something's tryin'a kill them and she'll worry about manners later. "Grindar, maybe we should stick together over here. He's at a big advantage if we stay split up like this."

She readies an attack, but she's pretty distracted by all the looking around she's doing (nat 1).

While she waits for Conner to make a move, she stands absolutely still. She figures he can't see and is relyin' on feeling them move around to attack.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+10=20 ; d20+15=24 ;
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 3:27:35 PM
Flying to B18, Thorondir wiggles his talons and casts a spell. He waits though, and does not call down a bolt yet. He has yet to hear an anagram, but it seems like they are battling an enemy. Time will tell he guesses.

Call Lightning - duration 5 minutes, able to call 5 bolts each 3d6 damage.

Perception 20
Stealth 24

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+7=10 ; d6-1=3 ;
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 7:13:40 PM
Sol is genuinely a little lost as to what to do, so he doesn't move, merely stays where he is and prepares his staff to use Hands of the Apprentice if he sees Connor.

10 to hit, on the off chance it does, 3 damage

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 27/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21  d20+9=12 ; d20+9=23 ; d8+5=8 ; d8+5=9 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+3=19 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=2 ; d6+1=4 ;
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 8:28:23 PM
If Grindar has a chance to attack Connor before he sinks back into the ground he will unleash a full round attack hitting AC 12 with his main hand, and 23 with his off hand for 8 and 9 damage respectfully. Llew will also attack hitting AC 22 and 15 with his claws, and AC 19 with his bite, inflicting 2 and 2 damage with his claws, and 4 with his bite.

If no attack is possible he will head over to L9, and Llew will go to K9.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp 
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 8:58:29 PM

Akuno scoots in a little closer to Sol. She's not sure why, but she reaches up and puts her small hand on his. She squeezes as tight as she can. "There's not a lot we can do, is there, Mister Wizard?" She surveys the ground and swallows. "Connor has seen us fight and is confident enough he can beat us all, I think. So we just need to make sure we don't become a burden to those better suited to fighting him." She smiles a little, but her little palm is cold and sweaty. She pulls her hand back and begins to cast a spell. "Protect me, Wizard san."

Full round: Summon Monster II.



DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d20=19 ; d20=8 ; d20+10=26 ; d6+8=11 ; d8=5 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=24 ; d6+8=12 ; d6+8=13 ;
Wednesday December 9th, 2020 11:33:05 PM
Caelwyn moves towards Liam and Cecil, looking for answers.

'Lil suggests the party stick close to each other, and stands very still.

Thorondir prepares to call down lightning, if he gets a target and a clear go-ahead.

Sol prepares to act, but sees no target.

Grindar sees no target, so he moves and Llew follows.

Akuno asks Sol for protection and casts a spell. Her monster appears and can act on her turn.

Haemir continues flickering between planes.

Cecil remains quiet and does not act.
Liam says, "Cecil already gave you the best advice we have. Run. If you won't take that advice, then throw down your weapons and convince him you really do want to talk." Liam puts some distance between himself and the group.
Sense motive DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The captives are conflicted and unsure of which side to take.}

Although the Sentinels are in a group, the attacks from below do not stop. Grindar is hit twice for 12 and 13 damage, respectively. The attack came without warning. Connor did not rise from the ground to attack, nor present an attackable target in the process. The ground did not show any indication he was moving below it.

EDIT: My bad, Grindar was only hit once for 12 points. Connor had to move in position and could not make a full attack.

=====
Connor -- 22 hp damage
Liam -- unhurt
Cecil -- unhurt

Here is a map. I moved several characters as best I could based on the descriptions.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d3=2 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=16 ; d6+4=5 ; d6+4=8 ; d20+10=17 ;
Thursday December 10th, 2020 2:21:54 PM
Flying to G-11, Thorondir casts a spell when he sees an attack from below.

Summon Nature's Ally III - summon 2 Earth elementals to attack Connor

Elemental 1 Hit AC 24 Damage 5
Elemental 2 Hit AC 16 Damage 8

Perception 17

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Active:Blink 4/5 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d100=31 ; d20+6=26 ; d100=41 ; d20+1=6 ;
Thursday December 10th, 2020 6:46:03 PM
Haemir's accent always slips when he's stressed - finding his way safely back he pops into view saying:
"Think this though Connor, either we kill ye - which we don't wanna do! Or ye kill a few of us n' make th'rest enemies, word gets out o' your murder n' arson n' things get worse from there.
Or - ye and Virgil talk this out!

I dunno how that turns out, but we're not yer enemy n' we don't have interests in changing the grass! We haven't taken sides... But I do reckon Queen Ma'ab will be real interested if you start killing her envoy's. Yer choice Connor. Right now yer jus' makin a point that ye have magic n' fists, but guess what? Might don't mean right! Seems like ye need us more than ye realise, if this is yer best idea"!

He's done fighting a man that isn't evil even if he is a stubborn blockhead. He strikes a pose and awaits death or wisdom. He hadn't given much thought to what pose he wanted to die in, but now that he did he decided it should involve a few hearty wenches serving significant amounts of ale.
---

If Connor ignores Haemir and attacks someone else he casts 'Dispel Magic' on the ground area that moves/wirthes/or even looks at him in a funny way - to try to end one ongoing spell (Dispel Check:26 nat:20! - includes Bloodwitch Lore).
If he hits Haemir (his blink won't nullify any hits on him this round) he tries a touch attack (6) but misses (so does nothing).

([i]Reply to Ref: % for arcane fail & blink were in header - the two % rolls on my last post & on this one, I only mention them if they interfere (like when Haemir failed to cast a cure a while ago).

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20=16 ; d20+11=20 ; 2d6=5 ;
Thursday December 10th, 2020 8:58:24 PM
Caelwyn is torn. He immediately recognizes that this is an enemy they cannot fight easily, and there is a real chance someone could be killed. However, he is not sure if he can convince his companions to put down their weapons again, or even if that is the right decision. He places a hand on Grindar's shoulder, healing some of his wounds.

"Connor!" Caelwyn tries one final time. "You are not invulnerable, whatever you may think. And you cannot expect us to not defend ourselves. This is going to go badly for you, in the end. Stop this before someone is badly hurt. Your friends, as you can see, are just fine, and we intend to keep it that way. Please, accompany use back to the village and end this!"

Diplomacy: 20
Grindar heals 5 HP

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 20/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21  d20+11=19 ; d8+7=12 ; d20+4=6 ;
Thursday December 10th, 2020 9:40:37 PM
An idea pops in to Grindar's head, as he feels the lay of hands take affect. he passes Haemir and climbs up on the boulder. he figures as a large elemental, Connor would have to present a target if he wishes to attack anyone. Once on top of the boulder, he readies an action, to bring his ax down on Connor's head should he get the chance. He shouts out to his friends suggesting they do likewise.

At his master's orders Llew does likewise.

Grindar's readied attack hits AC 19 for 12 damage
Llew's readied attack hits AC 6 (miss)

'Lil - (Carl) - 43/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells  d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday December 10th, 2020 10:49:09 PM
'Lil thinks earth elementals can go through stone too, but maybe not?

Either way, she figures it's more important to get Grindar healed, even if that means she gets hit herself. She channels positive energy she she don't have to go get close to Grindar, knowin' her magic won't penetrate the ground and heal Conner too.

She ushers Sol, Akuno, and Haemir to follow suit like Grindar and get some distance between them and the ground.

***

Standard: Channel Positive Energy - 10HP healed to all party members 'cept Thorondir cuz he's flyin'.
Move: She'll escort the casters to a rock, but ain't gonna pick'em up and move'em herself.

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d6=2 d20+10=27 d6+8=13
Friday December 11th, 2020 12:06:58 AM
Thorondir tries to cast a spell while flying. Summon Nature's Ally takes a full round to cast, and cannot normally be cast in the same round with movement. Assuming that Thorondir glides, he may attempt to cast the spell but must succeed on a DC 18 concentration check, or he may land before casting the spell. As a full round spell, the creatures summoned would not be able to act until the post, anyway, if he wants to make the check.

Haemir decides that he is not going to attack Connor and tries to talk Connor instead. Connor is not within sight, so Haemir must wait to see how he reacts. Haemir does not think that casting dispel magic at a general area will be successful. It must target a spell, creature, or object. Greater dispel magic may be cast on an area. His spectral hand is functioning.

Caelwyn heals Grindar and attempts to convince Connor to stop his attack. Connor is not within sight, so Caelwyn must wait to see how he reacts.

Grindar climbs onto a boulder, and has Llew do the same. On top of the rock, he readies an attack in case Connor shows himself.

'Lil channels positive energy to heal the party members within 30' of her. She knows the energy can't penetrate total cover. She tries to get Sol, Akuno, and Haemir to climb like Grindar did. Haemir complies.

The creature Akuno summoned last round appears. A pair of ponies, that stand about nickering to each other. Akuno then creates and climbs onto a floating disc.

Sol continues to wait for an opportunity to cast at or attack Connor.

Cecil causes the sound of marching to be heard -- a lot of marching, perhaps 40 people. It is centered on the ground near Caelwyn and 'Lil. Will save DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {The sound
Is illusory. }

Liam waits, tapping the ground nervously with one foot.

Connor moves and attacks again, this time targeting 'Lil. 'Lil is hit for 13 points of damage.

When the elemental attacks from underneath the ground, it is not as if you don't see the attack itself. But the attack comes without warning and does not give an opportunity to react, even with a readied action, before the target is gone. You have a good idea of where Connor must be -- that is, which square of ground he is under.

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Edited ~9:00 AM Eastern.

Connor -- 22 hp damage
Liam -- unhurt
Cecil -- unhurt

Here is a map.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp  d3=2 ;
Friday December 11th, 2020 12:09:58 AM

Akuno finishes her spell. She summons a pair of ponys.

"Stay.", she says firmly. She isn't looking for them to attack, she just wants more bodies to confuse Connors below ground shenanigans. She then casts floating disk, and climbs atop it. She can do without the pillows for now.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Active:Blink 4/5 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+15=24 ; d20+11=21 ;
Friday December 11th, 2020 7:04:11 AM
Since all Haemir did was talk this round (if poss) he'll climb a rock & try to figure what Connor is doing. It's clearly not a normal earth elemental as they would be able to respond to its appearance..!?

(Spellcraft:24 & Knowledge Arcana:21 includes 'Guide' bonus).

'Lil - (Carl) - 43/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells  d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ;
Friday December 11th, 2020 10:32:51 AM
'Lil wasn't sure she'd ever see a use for Akuno's floaty disk spell that wasn't keeping her feet from hurtin', but here we are...what a day this has been.

"You got anymore of those, Akuno? I'd like Sol to get off the ground too." 'Lil intends to be the last one off the ground. Wouldn't do for a cleric of bravery to get to safety before she makes sure her dudes are safe, ya know? She releases another wave of positive energy, figurin' she'd try and keep her health topped up as she acted as the bait. Domi's power rushes out of her, more potent than usual.

"Whew! Thanks for that, boss!" She grins skyward.

***

Standard: channel positive energy for 17 healing in a 30' radius

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=6 ;
Friday December 11th, 2020 2:53:13 PM
Sol will look forlorn, realising he hasn't the spells or the skills to help here. He looks down at the ground somewhat dejected.

"You are right of course Miss Akuno... I have no abilities here that will be of any use..." This seems to hit him harder than you would expect.

He looks to the group, realising that they are rapidly losing.

"Perhaps we should surrender? I do not see any other option, we cannot fight and I am certain that at least I cannot escape, my running never has been up to scratch."

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Friday December 11th, 2020 3:39:27 PM
Realizing that he can't cast the spell and move, Thorondir holds off on casting Summon Nature's Ally and instead flies to K8 and lands. Instead, he casts protection from energy, electricity. If he is attacked from beneath he will call down bolt of lightning directly down on himself and hopefully anything under him.

[OOC: I was under the impression that in bird form Thorondir could cast a spell while remaining in the air. If this is not the case I need to rework pretty much everything I have been doing.]

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Active:Blink 5/5 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d100=46 ; d100=87 ; d6=2 ; d20+8=26 ; d100=77 ; d20+7=13 ;
Friday December 11th, 2020 3:53:17 PM
Haemir sees three things at once. Firstly, Fand suddenly take off: "I'll go get help." she blurts and flies off. Knowing it to be at least a few hours by foot, chances are all the fighting will be done by the time she arrives, but unfortunately Haemir has just began casting and was unable to share his opinion.

Which brings us to the second thing. Raising his hand to perform the arcane gestures he notes the strangely burned area (where he cut his hand) is still injured - despite 'Lil's channel?!

Lastly, he knows where Connor is and successfully casts a spell. The floating incorporeal mist sinks into the ground there (touch attack: 26 includes +2 bonus from hand & +1 from Bloodwitch Lore) delivering Bestow Curse.

Personally Haemir thinks travelling in the grass at night (in an area the party decided was unsafe) with Connor attacking from underground was tantamount to suicide and clearly the druid was beyond reason, leaving no choice but to do what he believes is the right thing, grit and determination flood his features:
"I was going to give my time n' energy to help this guy but he's jus' plain lost it! Coming into our camp n' attacking us! Don't care what the evil detector came up as, they can be fooled n' as far as I'm concerned he's clearly dangerous n' acting evil n' I swore two oaths to stop such things! Sentinels, friends... Do what you will but I'm making my stand here n' I'll no hold anythin against anyone th'leaves"!
---

(Using Focused Curse: as an immediate action, adds +1 to the Sv DC of the curse making the Will Sv DC:19) if Connor fails he acquires a –6 decrease to his Charisma score).

(Fand flies 80' - before sprint/double moves etc. She knows the rough direction we were travelling and the rest is down to her - Perception:13).

(Lastly, the blink doesn't save him if Haemir's attacked & runs out end of round).

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Friday December 11th, 2020 3:58:55 PM
Realizing that he can't cast the spell and move, Thorondir holds off on casting Summon Nature's Ally and instead flies to K8 and lands. Instead, he casts protection from energy, electricity. If he is attacked from beneath he will call down bolt of lightning directly down on himself and hopefully anything under him.

[OOC: I was under the impression that in bird form Thorondir could cast a spell while remaining in the air. If this is not the case I need to rework pretty much everything I have been doing.]

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Active:Blink 5/5 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Friday December 11th, 2020 4:43:38 PM
(PS made Haemir's attack roll Vs invisible opponent: 77% so he doesn't miss)

(Note to Kelly. It's only cos you cast a full round spell as opposed to std action - so that doesn't normally allow movement)

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp 
Friday December 11th, 2020 9:47:20 PM

Akuno figures floating discs are mostly safe, since they are 3 feet off the ground. He's going to have to expose something.

She casts another, and motions to Sol. "Hop on, Wizard san!"

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20+6=26 ;
Friday December 11th, 2020 11:28:16 PM
Caelwyn turns to look at Cecil. "What exactly are you doing there? Will that help?"

He sends up a prayer to Domi for aid and remains on the ground, shield at the ready. He is prepared to heal anyone who is in need of it.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21  d20+11=31 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+7=14 ; d20+4=16 ; d4+1=2 ;
Saturday December 12th, 2020 10:08:38 AM
Grindar and Llew stay on their rocks. Grindar hopes that the rocks are smaller then Connor, in his current form, which forces him to reveal part of himself if he choses to attack. He answers Haemir, "I would rather die then dishonor myself by running again, I stand with you brother! He readies an attack again hoping that being elevated gives him a target, and Llew does likewise.

Grindar: (nat 20, 26 to confirm) for 28 if confirmed, or 14 if not

Llew: Hits AC 16 for 2 damage

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Saturday December 12th, 2020 1:11:17 PM
Caelwyn realizes what the others are doing and follows suit - he climbs up on the rock next to Llew and waits to see if Connor responds to his words, and if he is able to hit any of them through the rocks.

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d20+11=24 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=29 ; d6+8=14 ;
Saturday December 12th, 2020 1:49:42 PM
'Lil is impressed by Akuno's use of her discs and encourages Akuno to help Sol. She heals some more, and tries to get everyone else off the ground.

Sol is dejected because he cannot see how he can deal with this threat. He suggests surrender.

Thorondir lands and casts a spell, preparing to make a target of himself in order to lure Connor in for an attack.

Fand goes for help. Haemir knows where Connor is and sends his spectral hand into the ground at that spot to deliver a curse before announcing his intention to stay and fight. The hand speeds into the ground, then returns to Haemir's side. No results of the spell can be seen.

Akuno figures floating discs are mostly safe. She casts another for Sol to use.

Caelwyn asks Cecil what he has done and if it will help. He climbs on the rock next to Llew.

Grindar and Llew stay on their rocks. Grindar answers Haemir, saying that he too would rather die than run.

Cecil gives Caelwyn a quizzical look and shrugs. Cecil stays when Liam moves past.

Liam speaks a bit, but it's hard to hear over the sound of marching. Perception DC 30 if you failed the will save when the sound of marching started, or DC 10 if you succeeded. Highlight to display spoiler: {"Earth elementals are dead slow. If you find a way to keep him here while you get beyond his tremorsense, you'll probably evade him." He shouts his last advice a bit louder --} "Run!" Liam heads off, apparently taking his own advice.

Connor attacks 'Lil twice this round, hitting once. 'Lil takes 14 points of damage. The druid/elemental is still below ground.

=====
Connor -- 22 hp damage
Liam -- unhurt
Cecil -- unhurt

Here is a map.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Active:Blink 5/5 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d6=5 ; d100=5 ;
Saturday December 12th, 2020 3:17:11 PM
Haemir tries to cast a cure but his armor interferes.
He watches Liam flee & doesn't blame him, but nope. Not running from this bully - he's determined more than ever...

(Pls note earlier from earlier.... Spellcraft:24 & Knowledge Arcana:21 included 'Guide' bonus).

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  d20+7=15 ; d20+9=19 ;
Saturday December 12th, 2020 6:43:05 PM
Thorondir takes a moment and his feathers seem to fade into his body and he grows taller. He is back to his elven self, and stomps his feet in good measure. Looking at Cecil, Thorondir says to him "Do not cast magic or be part of this fight, consider this a warning. Unless of course you help us."

Will save 15
Perception 19
active spells: Call Lightning (5 min), Protection from Energy, Electricity (50 min)



Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Saturday December 12th, 2020 6:44:09 PM
Thorondir looks to Haemir and adds "I never did hear an anagram, but it does appear you are under attack. Mind if I join?"

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Sunday December 13th, 2020 8:45:28 AM
With everything tense Haemir grins at Thorondir's calm question. Spoken like a true gentleman! The elf was growing on him and it wasn't in a carbuncle kind of way...
"Alas, we've given him as many chances to talk as we can, so that idea is 'Not Horrid' at all"! He says with a flourishing bow emphasising the anagram.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Sunday December 13th, 2020 4:04:53 PM
"Spread out n' get off th'ground, Connor will have to come up t'look for us - then we hit him"...
'If he's as slow as they say then we can provoke him in different areas - fight him on our terms, well it was the start of plan 'C'...' he thinks.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20+2=10 ;
Sunday December 13th, 2020 9:16:01 PM
Caelwyn glances around. "Apparently Earth elementals are extremely slow...we will fight him, but perhaps we should spread out a bit? Make ourselves harder to hit? Everyone get off the ground, at least! Lil, that means you - we need to fight smart here, and save our energy. You and I don't even have anything to hit at the moment."

Perception 10

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21  d20+8=20 ; d20+12=20 ;
Monday December 14th, 2020 6:41:02 AM
will save: 20
Perception: 20

Grindar stays on his rock hoping for a chance to return an attack on Connor. He refuses to run, even though he has heard the advice, but foe him it's a matter of principle, and honor. There is no honor in retreat, unless doing so means the protection of others, and no one else is retreating and in need of protecting.

'Lil - (Carl) - 29/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells  d20+9=23 ; d20+9=17 ;
Monday December 14th, 2020 11:48:34 AM
*Forgot to roll will save vs. the sound last round: 23 is pass. Perception roll to hear Cecil is 17, also pass.

"I ain't fighting dumb, dude!" calls 'Lil back. Knowing the difference between bravery and stupidity was a big deal to her. Once the casters were safe, she'd handle Conner and getting herself safe.

Assuming Sol gets on Akuno's disk and Thorondir can either fly or fight the elemental on its own turf, she's able to worry about herself now, so that's good...

She hears Cecil mention how slow earth elementals are, but in this bloody grass so is she. She casts a spell to help keep her safe now that she doesn't need to be bait.

***

Move: Retrieve scroll
Standard: Cast sanctuary, Will save DC 15 or Conner cannot target her with any attacks for 5 rounds.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/27 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Monday December 14th, 2020 3:56:31 PM
"Not Horrid, indeed."
Thorondir stomps his feet on the ground and gives a wink to Haemir.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None  d20+1=9 ;
Monday December 14th, 2020 5:54:46 PM
Sol jumps on the disc, and appears to perk up a bit.

"You must teach me this spell... it would be useful to know it."

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp 
Monday December 14th, 2020 6:58:56 PM

Akuno smiles. "Laziness meets function, I guess!" She casts another floating disk, for whomever wants it.

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d20+10=23 ; d6+8=10 ;
Monday December 14th, 2020 8:50:25 PM

Haemir tries to cast a cure but his armor interferes. He makes some suggestions on strategy and trades banter with Thorondir.

Thorondir returns to his natural form, and warns Cecil not to interfere.

Caelwyn makes other suggestions on strategy.

Grindar is intent on attacking Connor if he gets the opportunity.

'Lil remains intent on getting everyone else safe, but takes her own precautions by casting sanctuary. She and Thorondir are the only two still on the ground.

Sol jumps on the disc Akuno provided, and appears to perk up a bit.

Akuno casts a third floating disk, for whomever wants it.

Cecil moves over by Akuno and asks, indicating the discs, "Can they hold more than one person? Can other folks push or pull one?"

When Connor attacks this round, his target is Thorondir. He hits (AC: 23) for 10 points of damage.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 22/32 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13  3d6=8 ;
Monday December 14th, 2020 9:27:11 PM
As soon as Connor comes up and attacks, Thorondir calls down a bolt of lightning that flashes down on him and into the ground beneath him. Thorondir's hair instantly sticks out and a crackle is heard, but he shows no harm from the lightning himself.
"Come again Connor"
Thorondir stomps his feet again.

Lightning 8 HP damage

Active spells:
Call Lightning
Prot from Energy, Elec.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  2d6=5 ;
Monday December 14th, 2020 11:13:57 PM
Caelwyn moves over to Thorondir, laying his hand on his shoulder. "Domi's blessing upon you, Thorondir. We will prevail."

Thorondir heals 5 HP

Caelwyn then takes a defensive stance.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d100=70 ; d6=5 ; d100=93 ; d20+8=10 ;
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 6:30:02 AM
Seeing where Connor came from Haemir sends the floating incorporeal mist in to the ground (touch attack:14) to deliver Touch of Idiocy.
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(Haemir uses two 1st level slots & Coalesce Spells to cast the spell. The touch attack includes +2 bonus from hand, +1 from Bloodwitch Lore & using a hero point (after the fact) granting +4. The miss chance due to Connor being technically invis:97% doesn't impact on the attack. If it hits Connor he acquires a –5 decrease to his Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores).

'Lil - (Carl) - 29/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells 
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 10:10:35 AM
'Lil ain't sure if her magic worked or not. "Thorondir, you ain't gonna like this, but if you wants I can pick you up off the ground if you need some cover while summoning something what can attack that jerk down there."

She's thinking she can give him a full round to cast summon nature's ally by just lifting him outside Conner's range, trusting her Sanctuary spell to keep her safe.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 5:48:09 PM
Sol looks thoughtful.

"Akuno, could we stay here being targets for Connor while some of our allies try to make it to the Druids to see if they can be of assistance?"

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21  d20+9=28 ; d20+9=14 ; d8+5=12 ; d8+5=13 ;
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 9:17:52 PM
Grindar prepares another attack against Connor, should he provide a target.

Primary: 28 for 12 damage
Off-hand: 14 for 13 damage

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp  d20=2
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 9:28:43 PM

Akuno trembles, quite noticeably, at the idea. "Please don't misunderstand me, Wizard san. I'm not brave at all, I'm just confident in my friends and allies. Any queen should trust her subjects, its only natural. But if we stay and they go, I think Connor won't need these tactics to win."

In regards to her discs, she passes on information. "They can hold around five hundred pounds, but they follow me. We could make a train of sorts, but we'd need someone to pull them."

Ponies, 3 rounds remaining.

She keeps an eye out for danger. If Connor exposes himself enough, she'll go after him with her ray of frost, but miss.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 10:18:34 PM
Shield at the ready, Caelwyn glances toward Sol. "Fand has gone for help, friend. Hopefully the she flies faster than the North Wind itself!"

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d20=17 ;
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 10:21:15 PM
Thorondir calls down the bolt of lightning he had prepared for as soon as Connor attacks. The bolt of lightning that flashes down into the grasses, through Thorondir, and into the ground where Connor is. "Come again Connor," he taunts.

Caelwyn moves over to Thorondir and heals him. At Sol's suggestion, he points out that Fand has already gone for help.

Haemir sends the spell-laden, floating, incorporeal mist into the ground where Connor was. The hand speeds into the ground, then returns to Haemir's side. No results of the spell can be seen.

'Lil isn't sure if her magic worked, but offers to lift Thorondir so he can cast a spell without risk of being attacked.

Sol suggests having some of the Sentinels stay as targets while others go for help.

Grindar prepares another attack against Connor, should he provide a target.

Akuno is scared by the idea of staying as a decoy. She explains what her discs can do, and keeps an eye out for damger.

Cecil points to Grindar, and says, "I've seen him move through the grass. He's the fastest one here."

(There is no obvious activity from Connor this round.)

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Tuesday December 15th, 2020 10:34:55 PM
Caelwyn looks around. "I'm not sure what he is up to, but we perhaps the spell worked? He looks to Cecil and Liam. "Any suggestions here? Perhaps we should start moving toward the town."

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 6:17:40 PM
Sol nods.

"I would agree with Caelwyn, we should definitely head towards the druids... they will be able to help us with Connor."

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:32/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 7:17:55 PM
Haemir waits with baited breath to see if Connor resurfaces ..
"I can't say fer sure that my spell worked so for now don't move near where he was, don't give him reason to act instinctively. Let's get outta here"!

'Lil - (Carl) - 29/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells  d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 7:48:19 PM
'Lil ain't sure what spell Haemir cast, but she's good with moving. She channels some positive energy for her and Thorondir*, healing 12 damage.

She moves to Sol's disk and starts pushing, trusting Akuno can use her invisible dudes.

*If anyone else was injured and Carl didn't know, 'Lil will get them too.

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 27/32 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 13/13 
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 7:52:40 PM
His legs aching from the attack from below, he feels the healing power from Caelwyn coursing through him.
"Thanks, I think I can stand here and deliver more lighting bolts down on Connor, but perhaps he has learned his lesson. That, or he is casting a counter spell so that he is not bothered by it."

Looking towards Lil, he adds "Thanks for the offer, I'm sure in the future you will have reason to pick me up, though Akuno is more my type." he adds with a smile.

"Okay, I agree. Let us go to Virgil while we can."

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Wednesday December 16th, 2020 11:58:31 PM
Caelwyn looks around to see if Liam and Cecil are accompanying them. "Come on, lets get going you two. If we want to sort this all out, we need to get back to Virgil first. Then we can try to make Connor see reason, perhaps."

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple  d4=2 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=20 ;
Thursday December 17th, 2020 12:01:56 AM
Caelwyn suggests, and is quickly seconded by Sol, that this would be a good time to go for help. Haemir and Thorondir more reluctantly agree, Thorondir brushing at the fine coating of ash left by his lightning bolt. 'Lil takes time to heal the group again before starting to push Sol's disc.

With three discs, seven Sentinels, and one captive satyr, it takes a few moments to get sorted. Liam no longer seems to be around. Akuno provides some advice on the best way to use the discs. Still, once the group gets going, they make pretty regular time through the grasses. There is a quarter-moon, so it is not especially light nor extremely dark. But the grasses are not a safe place at night, and the possibility that Connor will show up again makes the trip tense.

After a couple of hours, with the village less than an hour to go (according to Grindar and Thorondir), the Sentinels hear movement ahead, quickly followed by a shouted, "Declare yourselves!" There seem to be at least a half-dozen people ahead, moving the direction the Sentinels have come from. As yet, none are in sight.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+1=20 ; d20+7=25 ;
Thursday December 17th, 2020 7:02:05 AM
Haemir is relieved when Connor doesn't show... Setting off for the temple he holds his wounded hand up and the black-vapour encircles it, soaks in and the wound closes. Examining it he raises an eyebrow and thinks: 'Hmm, not over yet, quite sure Connor won't have learnt any lessons at all'. The professor couldn't help but acknowledge the irony: different classroom - same aspiration.

After nearly an hour travelling in the dark he breaks the silence: "Connor will be back up now, that's the best head start I could give today, stay sharp"!

As the sentinels approach the temple and are challenged he calls back: "The Sentinels and we have some company with us. If you're responding to our plea for help, thank you. Did Fand fill you in"?

Remaining still (till the guards recognise them) he remains vigilant (Perception:20 - darkvision:120'). If Fand has accompanied them (or simply catches up) he thanks her and the Macaw resumes an overhead patrol (Perception:25) before eventually landing on his shoulder.

"Connor was nearly an hour behind us but will make up that very fast if he wildshapes" he advises. "Are things ok here"?

'Lil - (Carl) - 29/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells 
Thursday December 17th, 2020 4:09:14 PM
"Yea, mine too," 'Lil answers Thorondir with a smile.

She's real glad when they actually move and keep moving without getting ground punched. Turns out 'Lil don't much like getting ground punched.

Haemir answers, and 'Lil's heard the right words come outta his mouth enough times to feel comfortable when he does. She wonders about Liam, unsure when he could have gotten away. Stopping to search for him would have been the wrong call, so she figures it's best they kept moving.

Despite all the nonsense she'd been through with these three, she can't help but feel like this satyr ain't a bad guy. He did something real stupid and would have to face some reckoning, but not the villain here. She takes some comfort in knowin' he'll probably get a fair hearing.

She waits to hear from the voices what asked them to declare themselves, hoping it's not another band of folks looking to ruin her day.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Thursday December 17th, 2020 4:10:54 PM
Not sure who these people are, Grindar returns their shout, "As my friend said we are the Sentinels, but who are you?!"

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 32/32 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 16/16 
Thursday December 17th, 2020 6:02:06 PM
Thorondir thanks Lil for the healing before heading out. Akuno seems to have aroused everyone's interest. She is an interesting creature Thorondir thinks. Which can be deduced as Thorondir looks over to Akuno as Lil mentions her too.

Once they hear movement ahead, Thorondir stands and waits as Haemir and Grindar speak for the group. The only thing Thorondir does is whistle for Aewen, who he hopes is safe and nearby.

Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP: 17/20 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 Active Spells: None 
Thursday December 17th, 2020 6:25:47 PM
Sol keeps quiet as they are challenged, but mentally prepares for another fight, though he strongly suspects these people are from the village.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Thursday December 17th, 2020 11:09:23 PM
Caelwyn readies his weapons, waiting for a response from the approaching party. He also keeps an eye on Cecil - he really doesn't want to lose their last prisoner.

DM Steve -- Middle of Nowhere -- Heading back to the Stone Temple 
Thursday December 17th, 2020 11:22:44 PM
Haemir answers the challenge, "The Sentinels and we have some company with us. If you're responding to our plea for help, thank you. Did Fand fill you in? . . . Are things ok here?" He explains that Connor might be along soon.

"We were told you might need help. I don't know any Fand."
"Fand is the familiar of one of their wizards." This voice is Liam's. "It was going to get help from Virgil."

'Lil reflects on the captives -- wondering when and how Liam escaped, and thinking this satyr ain't a bad guy.
Caelwyn readies his weapons, and keeps an eye on Cecil.

"Oh, Connor's already in the village talking to Virgil. Well, yelling at Virgil more like it. They don't get along anymore."
"Made some interesting claims about you lot, too."
"Can we trust Virgil to make fair decisions where these guys are concerned?"
"We can't exclude him."

Grindar also returns the shout, "As my friend said we are the Sentinels, but who are you?!"

"Did you leave a fire burning? That's the important question."

Sol keeps quiet as they are challenged, but mentally prepares for another fight. Akuno also stays silent.
Thorondir whistles for Aewen, hoping he is safe and nearby.

"Is that supposed to mean there is a fire?"
"Answer their question so they can relax, they'll be quicker to answer yours," Liam says. Then after a moment he answers himself, "Guys, I'm here with a group of druids. You're about a half hour from the village. You'll get there, but first please tell them you made sure there was no fire burning before you left the campsite."

Regardless of the answer given, after some discussion the Sentinels are told they may go on to the village.

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp 
Friday December 18th, 2020 4:13:38 AM

Akuno .. literally cannot remember the answer to that question. She decides to let someone else allocate the thought space to that question. Her little brain is trying to figure out how Conner beat them here.



Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Friday December 18th, 2020 6:18:51 AM
Grindar thinks for a moment about the campfire, then finally answers, "I don't believe we ever lit a fire, not much need for warmth in this place, and we weren't doing any cooking, so we should be good there."

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20=6 ;
Friday December 18th, 2020 7:34:17 AM
Haemir sighs and places his hands on his temples, 'Will this stubborn idiot never cease'? He thinks and tries to remain calm: "Excuse me but I don't understand! are ye saying that Connor, the man who came here and started a fire n' we had to chase down has now tittle-tattled that we started a fire somewhere in the plains"? He gives Liam an incredulous glare. "You literally just came from being in our camp, you know no fire was started, admitted to us all of your roles of coming here to burn things that don't belong to Connor. Now he is here making stuff up n' you're playing along!? You didn't speak up. Is that what her sayin"?

Haemir gives a "really, that's what you're leading with" look, his anger rising again, "Will this lunacy never cease? I'm tired of it" ... After a few deep breaths he says: "Right Let's get back n' sort this nonsense once n' fer all"!

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 32/32 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 16/16 
Friday December 18th, 2020 12:32:12 PM
Thorondir has no patience with games, and it seems he is now part of a deadly game. Upon seeing Aewen, he calls her down to sit on his shoulder.

Cast: Speak with animals

In eagle "What have you seen and heard since I sent you back here yesterday?"

'Lil - (Carl) - 29/43 HP - AC 19/12/17 - CMD 17 Spells 
Friday December 18th, 2020 3:15:03 PM
'Lil puts her hand on the satyr's shoulder. "Hun, why don't you go on ahead a bit. My dudes and I need to talk before we get back to town." Her voice ain't got malice because she ain't got no malice towards the satyr...at least not yet.

When he's out of ear shot, she talks. "This is seven kinds of stupid, and I swear if this devolves into more politics I'm gonna have a come apart." She moves her shoulders in big circles, limbering up. "I think we're well within our rights to say we're diplomats from Rattledam if they try and detain us. We need to make a decision should that happen. Won't do for some of us to play along and some of us resist." She twists her torso hard left for a moment, then right. "My vote is to make it clear we ain't gonna be detained, and thump anyone what tries to lay a hand on me." It's what her heart says, but her eyes look towards Caelwyn. She figures if anyone's gonna take issue with that plan, it's him.

"Regardless, I think we need to make it real clear to the powers that be that our patience for diplomatic intrigue has reached its limit."

Akuno Neko (Ken) AC 19 / CMD 17 - 26/26 Hp 
Friday December 18th, 2020 4:58:07 PM

Akuno pumps out her chest, and gives it a thump with a small fist. Somehow, the excess of lace and ribbons on her clothing make it more cute than intimidating. "Right? About time we exercise the option to do whats right, following the compass of our hearts rather than what some old people consider custom."

She stands atop her disk and puts balled hands to rest on her hips. Swaying like a sailor on a ship, she finds her disk legs and yokes her servants. They had permission to enter town, and she would do so as imperiously as possible. She mutters under her breath. "Sometimes the rabble must be reminded which pieces are queens, and which are pawns. They'll not come within arms reach of me!"

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Friday December 18th, 2020 9:43:31 PM
Haemir likes 'Lil's plan and grins but then his brow furrows and he leans in conspiratorially: "If Connor felt threatened it makes tactical sense to wildshape come here n' get the accusations in. He tells a few lies, we turn up and are met with a small force of" he nods towards the town-folk, "Believing us to be criminals they try to take our weapons... All Connor had to do was nudge them n' we react making his point. Looks bad for us". Shrugging he chews his lip. "Also if we fight n' end up having to leave we don't hear what lies Connor's manufactured, which he'll add to of course".

"I love the idea n' if it comes to it I'm in, but we need to consider this is their village, Virgil knows we didn't start the fire here n' we need to be seen to trust their justice". He pauses allowing everyone to mull things over.
"Note I said, 'be seen'. There's nothing stopping us putting backup weapons, spell books, components, whatever into 'Lil's magic bag, or something else? Stashing them with one of the birds n' then if our weapons are taken n' things get out of hand" he gestures with a hand - maybe indicating something flying out of his head? "we request a special delivery"?! He ends with a cheeky grin.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Friday December 18th, 2020 11:35:48 PM
Caelwyn smiles at his friends. "Alright, everyone, let's take a moment to settle ourselves before we head back. It seems, somehow, that Connor has arrived first and is telling his version of the story. We know exactly what happened, so what we need now is to be level headed about this. We were pursuing the ones who attempted to burn Genyielt's wood, and that is exactly what they have already admitted to. The fight in the camp was accidental, and Connor himself was the aggressor out on the plain. As long as we keep our heads, I think we should all come out fine."

He looks at Lil. "No, we will not let ourselves be unjustly detained, but we must also remember we are here as official ambassadors of Rattledam, and must conduct ourselves accordingly. May I offer to speak first, in this case?"

DM Steve -- the Stone Temple village 
Saturday December 19th, 2020 11:01:14 AM
The Sentinels are confused by the question they are asked, and the druids conclude they must go see for themselves, leaving the angry Sentinels to continue to the village. A grand entrance is planned, but it is already late and dark, and only two watchmen, Cecil, and Sprocket are there to see the Sentinels arrive. Sprocket says, "Virgil said you should get some rest before worrying about anything." One of the watchmen adds, "And this satyr will be coming with me."

Virgil and Attius show up the next morning, looking tired and a little annoyed. Virgil tells the group, "I've known Connor a while, used to be one of his teachers. So I know I haven't heard the entire story, but I don't doubt that the parts he chose to tell me are true. You can try to respond to him in front of the druids, or you can ignore him. Attius has already said the monks have no interest in what went on out in the grass."

Virgil runs down the accusations Connor made against the Sentinels. He made the group sound like a bunch of highwaymen. They attacked Connor's camp at night, using summoned creatures to attack while Caelwyn pretended he wanted to talk, then stole their gear and kidnapped them. But since they weren't able to hold Connor he escaped and returned later to free his friends. One again, the Sentinels attacked, despite precaustions Connor had taken that should have favored negotiation. This time Connor fought back. But when the group risked a brush fire by using lightning in the battle, and close enough to threaten the village, he knew he would be unable to reason with them.

Virgil adds that Liam agreed with the basic events that Connor laid out, but said Connor was making the Sentinels out to be bandits when they aren't. "He was most impressed that you healed him when you did not have to. He thinks you're basically good folks, just misguided."

And then Cecil -- well, Cecil's a satyr. He backed Liam up on good but misguided line, but added that Caelwyn and Thorondir spend so much time posturing and come across so arrogant from trying to one-up each other for Akuno's attention that he doesn't think the group will ever get their heads on straight without changes. He even suggested the druids appoint him in Thorondir's place to help the group get onto the right path.

"So, if you want the druids to hear your response to this, I can arrange it. But recognize that the local authorities do not plan to do anything," Virgil concludes.

Attius seems a bit annoyed with Virgil's last statement. "No one here was actually hurt when Connor tried to burn the wood, and a number of druids are sympathetic to what they see as an attempt to restore tradition. Besides, they found a lightning strike. Our focus has to be on getting the boat built. Which reminds me -- no one expects you testify at a trial or anything, but if witnesses saw you returning valuable belongings to our unwelcome guests it would put to bed any notion of banditry."

It seems to be Virgil's turn to be annoyed with Attius' statement. "I can deal with an irate elementalist," he tells Attius. ". . . Grindar, I think you were interested in the Harvester's Bazaar. If you leave within the next couple of days, you can be there for it."

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20+11=15 ;
Saturday December 19th, 2020 9:05:00 PM
Caelwyn listens to Virgil and Attius, his face betraying nothing. He is silent for a moment, then speaks.

"Virgil, I hope you know us well enough by now to know that we are neither robbers nor liars. In both cases, I can prove on behalf of my companions that our actions were undertaken in good faith. I won't pretend at all that there were not mistakes - on at least one occasion, a rash action on our part did cause problems. But Connor's story also has several falsehoods - at least, from our point of view. His own stubbornness and pugnacity made the situation far worse, although I think a problem of communication is the main theme of the story here."

He pauses for a moment, then continues. "I can tell you everything now, if you like, but I would prefer to make my case in front of all the druids. I want everyone to hear our side of the story, and to see that our honor should not be called into question. Can you assemble the druids to hear what I have to say? And at that point we would also certainly return anything belonging to Connor, IF the local authorities deem it just and right. They may think otherwise after hearing our side of the story."

Diplomacy 15

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+10=17 ; d20+7=9 ;
Sunday December 20th, 2020 6:39:15 AM
Haemir relaxes that evening, marking a student's paper before sleeping heavily. The next morning he finds a quiet spot and meditates (Concentration:17) successfully tearing a temporary whole in reality to relearn his spells.

At the meeting he listens to what is said: "If the monks n' druids don't care about this n' Connor isn't being detained them why was Cecil taken away? Besides if anyone was mislead here it was him"! He asks Virgil before adding "I would also like to say something after Caelwyn".

When the meeting with Virgil is over he says: "The bazaar sounds fun, we still have a bunch of gems from that plant-like-thing to evaluate" he holds a small handful out (appraise:9). "Hmm, not sure any ideas"?

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Monday December 21st, 2020 6:52:01 AM
Grindar is fuming mad at Connor's accusations.

"How dare that dishonorable whitehand accuse us of wrong doing, when he is the one who started this whole thing!? Even after we gave him ample opportunities to submit, and or at least come along at his leisure, he chose to escape and then when he returned instead of heeding warnings, he decided to try to encase one of our numbers in stone. Last time I looked, that is an attack, and if Haemir didn't have the magical means to escape, he may have suffocated. We had every intent to return his gear to him upon arrival here at Stone Temple, as we plan on returning Liam and Cecil's gear, but to my eyes, Connor forfeited his right to his gear, when he broke faith with us. If my fellow Sentinels feel otherwise, I will go with their judgment, as their words are valuable to me, but I have nothing to say to that shadeless one, and nothing he says will justify his actions, either with the druid wood, or his dealings with us. If the other druids chose to hear the words of a drug using whitehand, over the word of people who were willing to die to help them fight off the mutant attack, they have exceptionally poor judgment, and should be ashamed at their lack of honor!"

Thorondir (KellyB) -- AC 18/14/14 -- HP: 32/32 -- Aewen: AC 11 -- HP 16/16 
Monday December 21st, 2020 11:18:57 AM
Feeling the call of the solstice, Thorondir wildshapes into an eagle and he and Aewen fly off in search of a tall fir tree to perch atop. He knows it is far away but it calls to him.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Monday December 21st, 2020 10:21:31 PM
Caelwyn waits silently, his eyes fixed on Virgil, waiting to hear his response to his own statement.

DM Steve -- the Stone Temple village 
Monday December 21st, 2020 11:02:01 PM
Virgil nods at the request to speak with the druids here at the Stone Temple Village. "I will see that you have the opportunity to talk with them. The ranking druid helping here at the moment is Trosdan, He was in the negotiations about building the boat in the first place,and he follows Eberyon. He has no conviction that the boat should be built, but he will honor the agreement to help build it in return for restoration of forest."

"You may have gotten the impression that Connor, Liam, and Cecil talked with them together, but that is not the case. Each was alone, but the questions Liam and then Cecil were asked were based on the things the druids had previously heard. You, too, will be asked to say what you have to say one at a time, although those who speak later will probably get a good idea of what has already been said."

Virgil says he will arrange for you to speak as soon as possible, which turns out to be shortly after midday. Whether a given Sentinel attends or not is up to them.

Trosdan is there with three other men. They briefly tell you what Connor had to say, in no more detail than Virgil did before, then ask what you have to say in return.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Tuesday December 22nd, 2020 8:42:40 AM
Haemir thanks Virgil and says: "I'll go last. Caelwyn, Grindar... 'Lil"? He steps back holding an arm out gesturing for the trio to speak before him.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15  d20+11=12 ;
Wednesday December 23rd, 2020 12:10:16 AM
Caelwyn inclines his head to the druids, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Thank you for hearing what we have to say. We, as you know, are the Sargrass Sentinels, the protectors of New Rattledam. I will not tell you our full tale, for it would take a long while. But in giving an account of what happened over the past few days, I hope to show you that while we have made some mistakes, we are not the ones most at fault here."

Caelwyn tells of how they were alerted to the fire, which had threatened the precious timber of Genyielt's body, and set off to find the culprits. "By the time we encountered them, we were exhausted and on edge. When we approached their location, I attempted to initiate contact with them peacefully. We wanted to avoid a fight if possible. However, one of our group members thought we were under attack and struck out, which resulted in a brief struggle. During that struggle, I and several others were attempting to END hostilities, calling for everyone to put down their weapons."

"After the struggle concluded, Liam, Cecil and Connor were all taken into custody. We healed them and told them we would bring them back to the town for judgement - they admitted that they had started the fire, and not only endangered Genyielt's precious wood but risked starting a larger fire that would threaten the local area. Cecil and Liam gave no trouble, and were indeed helpful. We promised to return their gear should the authorities deem it proper. But Connor took the first opportunity to escape, ignoring our request."

"We continued, hoping to arrive here safely. But Connor met us once again, and before we could even say anything to him he began to cast a spell, without so much as a comment. We immediately acted to defend ourselves, which is how the second fight began. That fight was one that Connor initiated, without question. I even attempted to initiate diplomacy before taking up arms. "

"One of our team did, acting in desperation, cast a lightening bolt to strike at Connor, who had transformed into an earthen figure and was attacking us from below ground. This was a mistake, and one we must be careful not to repeat. But several of us were hurt by his aggressive and unnecessary attack, and someone could easily have been killed. All he needed to do was accompany us back here, so the situation could be dealt with, but he decided to assault us instead."

"We may have made some mistakes, but we are not the group that should be on trial here. There may have been some communication errors at times, as well, on both sides. But Connor and his companions attempted to burn Genyielt's wood. Connor then made persistent and deliberate attacks on us as we tried to return here. He could tell we were returning to this place, but he chose to attack us anyway. All we have tried to do is our duty - to protect Genyielt's wood, and to see that evildoers are brought to justice."

Caelwyn hopes his speech will demonstrate the the Sentinels only acted in good faith, despite any mistakes, and that Connor and his friends are the ones who are at greatest fault.

Diplomacy: Natural 1 (or 12, if I can add my +11 bonus - hopefully that speech can boost my roll a bit. Nat 1, figures...ugh)

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+13=28 ; d20+15=28 ;
Wednesday December 23rd, 2020 7:51:02 AM
Diplomacy, the art of telling someone to sling their hook and then making them look to the journey! Well, no doubt this will be a true test. Am I up to it'? He had his doubts. Having learned many things since his arrival the one thing he underlined was: druids were a wild, stubborn lot. Worthy of respect and he doubted he'd change anyone's mind but he had to try! Some battles were fought with spells and blades and others with words. 'Well words are magic in their own right. Just as capable of cutting or healing, after all why do they call it spelling'? He reminded himself.

A deep breath, a cleansing of anything negative, his anger buried. He was 115 and would do his best to conduct himself accordingly. After Cae and everyone else spoke of course.

He sees the Paladin return and notes a slight angst on his features:
"Tough crowd"? He asks with a smile.

(Please note: family stuff impacted on my time & had to cut my post short - will carry the two rolls (for better or worse) over to my next one).

DM Steve -- Talking to the druids #1 
Thursday December 24th, 2020 12:05:39 AM
"Thank you, Caelwyn. We have heard you."

DM Steve -- Harvester's Bazaar #1 
Thursday December 24th, 2020 12:13:32 AM
When the Sentinels visited the Harvesters, one of the things they noticed was a distinct set of weapons that looked like macuahuitl. These are made from specially treated grasses and sharpened stones. There are different varieties. Each is like a club, a greatclub, a longsword, a greatsword, or a variety of axes. (Note that each weapon is a specific variation.) Cost is similar to the cost of the weapon being reskinned. This is how the Harvesters get along without metal weapons.

Some types of grasses can be shaped while pliant and then dried and treated to be equivalent to wooden items. The weapons described above are made this way, but other possibilities are available. Quarterstaffs made from braided and treated grasses are popular. Chests, hafts, shields, etc., can be made this way. The technique offers different opportunities for artistic expression in the items created than wood or metal offer. This is not steelgrass, which only the Manfri know the secret of. It is as close as the Harvesters have been able to come.


Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Saturday December 26th, 2020 6:39:56 AM
Concluding his armor was becoming a hazard Haemir stashes it with his weapons, the leather had already caused mis-casts and as naked as he felt without it he acknowledged it was time to move on. Attending the meeting unarmed, wearing his cloak, simple clothes and displaying his 'Woldian League of Adventurers' badge openly, he bows respectfully to the assembled druids, introduces himself and extends his own invitation.

"Esteemed council, if it is within your power n' you wish, please take this moment to cast any spells at your disposal to ascertain if I am lying or to read my intent, I will not resist n' will answer any questions you have to determine they're functioning".
(Haemir will observe any obvious spell-casting and will not resist - unless he notes someone abusing the offer: Spellcraft:28). When the druids indicate they are ready, or after a few seconds of silence he takes that as his cue and begins.

"I am sure that Caelwyn the Paladin has addressed your concerns regarding our actions, however if any seeds of doubt remain please ask. Also, I assume you'll question Liam n' Cecil again with any new information? So, on that note I'll address some of the past but look more to th'future...

Connor didn't leave the fight to prevent a fire, he was defeated n' left to recover underground, at which point he flew here n' made stuff up! Did he mention that I placed a letter in his pocket inviting him to talk with Virgil? Since when do highwaymen write letters begging for peace?

Also, two members of the Sentinels are servants of Domi, a newcomer to the Southern Continent. They're copper-bottomed, I'm honoured to stand by them, ye see regardless of where they are, their soul aim is to live honorably n' honestly, to defend the weak, n' to protect the innocent from harm. They couldn't treat Connor the way he claimed even if pushed to their limit! In fact, I'd go so far as t'say, they'd rather chop off one of their hands than display cowardice or dishonesty"! He pauses unable to think of any better way to show his trust for them, shrugging he moves on.

"In most societies it falls to relatives, guardians, priests or shaman's to oversee the burial duties, n' personally, I believe that no-one, druid or otherwise should be allowed to enter other peoples homes n' burn things sacred to others. Obviously Connor has no respect for this! In fact I see irony n' hypocrisy in his incongruence, that he accused us of starting fires n' yet it was his very first act in this story to do just that, deliberately n' intentionally. It was fortunate that Virgil was able to quell it. Speaking of Virgil, the fact remains that it wasn't actually the council wronged - nor Rattledam! The victims of this crime were Virgil n' Genyielt"! There it was again, anger and overwhelming pain regarding Connors disrespect for the dead. Haemir's father had always claimed he had the making of an 'Eye of Gargul', but he'd been too busy sailing Wold. He was still amazed and honoured that Gargul and Eberyon had agreed to place the Ent-soul somewhere special. "Genyielt now bends to the moonlight breeze within Queen Ma'ab's Vales of Twilight knowing peace. I would beg you to reconsider n' propose an alternate. Something in between punishment n' inaction that will hopefully prevent future misunderstanding n' bring these two druids hopefully some peace as well", the professor pauses to allow thoughts/replies.

"The Manfri hold a tradition that the wronged party is recompensed in a manner fitting to the crime. I beg Virgil be afforded that respect, that the council places a requirement for the old mentor n' his ex-student with fifteen or so years of bad-blood n' differences an opportunity to talk n' resolve them, or I honestly believe situations like this will only repeat themselves with a different catalyst next time.

I believe that through my words you will see our innocence of these accusations - I know this because there is no truth in them - other than the lightning strike bit, but to be fair this as was done as Connor was smacking Thorondir around, so they both traded blows n' no fires were started. But that's druid business so I stand aside there"...

Passing the protection for electricity vial to one of the druids, he says: "I took this from Connor just in case he used lightning against us. There is a chance here for Connor who was described to me as being a bull-headed as a Minotaur with a toothache for some closure n' peace. Perhaps also for Connor too? Really, this is not about us, Connor has used guile n' denial to avoid facing his own inner-demons, on that note thrice I beg PLEASE do not turn your back on this opportunity"!

After any questions Haemir bows again and turns to leave but glimpses back with his last thought.
"All it takes is for someone to adjust the ship's wheel one degree n' days later you're in an entirely different country". He hoped the council understood his meaning - the choice was there's now, they would either adjust the wheel and steer the two druids to better land of not. Out of sight he quietly prays to Ma'ab, Gargul and whatever manner of being it was that watched over him granting his witch-like powers. Now certain it probably wasn't one of the Sar afterall. 'Please grant these druids the peace they deserve', he didn't know if the Sentinels could face fighting Connor again, if they did he imagined they would probably do everything within their power to recycle Connor's spirit and he didn't want that!
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([i]Diplomacy:28 - please see previous post for rolls).

DM Steve -- Talking to the druids #2 
Saturday December 26th, 2020 3:11:11 PM

"I think perhaps you misunderstand what we are here. We are simply the druids who have been assigned to help build the boats that Virgil donated Genyielt's body to have built. Our presence here means that our grove has accepted that the boats will be built, and that we personally have no qualms about building them. A number of the grove do have qualms -- mostly, as you have referred to, dealing with the lack of proper funerary rites for Genyielt. A funeral pyre is traditional, for the entire tree and not only the branches."

"Nor do I have any doubt that the most complete and unadorned account we heard was given to us by your paladin friend." Trosdan continues to explain that the druids you have been talking to cannot and would not stop Connor from telling his story to others. However, since the Sentinels have told their story as well, these druids can and will relate it back to their superiors, who have already been told by Virgil that Connor tried to burn Genyielt and that the Sentinels still have his full confidence. That Liam's and Cecil's belongings are being returned, and that Haemir has offered one of Connor's items to the grove will do something to diminish the impact of Connor's claims of robbery.

The conversation seems to be going well. Trosdan makes a last observation. "You Sentinels are not of the grove. In some ways, you seem to want to be. In other ways your actions are quite foreign. You are outsiders in this land. Explain to me how you see things and I will listen. Explain to me how I should see things and I will not."



DM Steve -- Harvester's Bazaar #2 
Saturday December 26th, 2020 3:22:18 PM
Alchemical items made from local ingredients are available.

In addition to those items that the Sentinels are used to from their pre-Sargrass days, they learn about the following items:

* Fastgrow drops -- Created from a grass called fastgrow, if one of these pills is consumed, the character consuming it will heal from rest twice as fast over the next 24 hours as they normally would have. This extends to regaining ability points from rest as well as hit points. If a character takes a second pill within the same day, there may be bad side effects. Costs 1 gp per pill.
* Glowtruffle Paste -- This unguent will cure most diseases and poisons caused by mutated grass. Alternately, if eaten within one day of being afflicted by mutated grass, it will provide a +4 save to attempts resist further effects from the grass affliction. Costs 10 gp.
* Badjujustool Spore Bag -- When thrown, the bag bursts open and releases spores gathered from certain mushrooms. The spore dust causes forgetfulness. An opponent hit by a bag with a successful ranged touch attack, may be subject to the spore effect. Costs 30 gp.
* Angel Blood -- If this paste is applied to slashing or piercing weapons or ammunition and allowed to dry, the weapon will cause 1 hp bleeding damage per round for 1d4 rounds in addition to their normal damage on the next successful hit. Costs 5 gp per application.
* Dhashalainn -- This condiment is added to food to decrease the amount of water a person needs to drink. May not be important to characters with the ability to create water, but very important to the people living there. Costs 1 gp for enough to cut the amount of water needed in half for a month. Using more will make a person sick.

If the Sentinels think about it, they have had dhashalainn before. The taste reminds them of the food they received when visiting the Manfri.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Sunday December 27th, 2020 6:37:14 AM
"I wouldn't dream of telling anyone how to think, all I did was tell you how I think n' offer a possible solution! Which I hope will be passed on".

Haemir didn't understand why the grove had been mentioned, was it some kind of tentative offer of education or a way of seeing if there was interest in joining? All he had seen (which included even the immortal powers) was constant pushes to join a side. Personally he was torn, being a keen botanist and gardener he appreciated the wisdom druids held, but the bunch stood in front of him seemed more divided than anything else he'd seen here! Haemir had set off to the Sargrass in awe of druids but his experiences were changing that opinion very quickly. He actually surprised himself that he didn't feel like asking why they'd bought it up! These druids were exhausting and made him feel sick.

"I think perhaps you misunderstand why we are here. We are simply guardians who by an act of honour found ourselves risking life n' limb to prevent one of yours from a gross violation, n' how would you say that effort has been repaid by the druids? With thanks, gratitude? It seems to me that there was at least one of two of you could have predicted this happening n' yet no one came forward nor gave a warning. You knew there were mumblings n' claim to be here to lend support, yet when that support was needed you chose not to"!? He holds his arms out absolutely flabbergasted.

"Regarding the claim we are strangers, yes we are yet I was 're-born' here from Ma'ab's cocoon. Of course we have lots to learn, but regardless of where anyone lives show me a person that doesn't, we're all work-in-progress. That doesn't give anyone rights either way. What becomes dangerous is when people be they druids or otherwise feel they know everything, or they know best. Queen Ma'ab claimed the druids would need guidance" ... He lets the sentence drop he was beginning to feel like the Sargrass druids were some kind of old boys club that did their own thing and he shrugs in resignation. It was clear now nothing he said would be acted upon unless they chose to take a negative interpretation of his words, in which case the less he said, the less ammo they had. The best he could hope for was that the other sentinels' reputation remained intact. Best give up hope of finding peace between Connor and Virgil, but there was one last thing.

"Connor didn't tell Liam n' Cecil that it was a funeral right he was passionate about, he told them he'd taken mushrooms n' that they told him to burn the oak because it would help strengthen it like it was loblolly pine! So, either his brain is so muddled he can't tell trees apart or he's lying! I'm beyond caring anymore. I feel like it is the druids problem to keep Connor in check from here on in. Or as you say - you won't prevent him from 'speaking, even when we all know he speaks with violence".

There was something about the way the druids spoke that grated him. They had presented themselves as a panel, he'd poured his soul out and then they claimed to be monkeys working for an organ grinder. It seemed all that was important to them was pointing out everyone's failures whilst ignoring their own, just like Connor had been. He really didn't want to see another druid in years! Except Thorondir and of course maybe Bigby again one day, Virgil hadn't even spoken of acknowledged him so the jury was out on that one. He seemed a decent guy though. He waisted enough time on them .. Off to the bazaar.

Haemir (Rich) AC:15/13/12 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand: AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+14=19 ;
Sunday December 27th, 2020 7:38:06 AM
Haemir gathers the new Rattledam member of his coven and with Fand they perform the ritual of the Grimalkin.
(Handle Animal:19 + a hero point after the fact = 23 - includes bonus for their asst). Ritual successful he morphs in to a Russian Blue with bright blue eyes and and pads off to find somewhere nice and warm to watch life, ponder and doze, after all he tellshimself': 'Who's ever heard of cats doing anything useful? Except for staring at you in a supercilious manner, although now that I think about it, I suppose that does have a kind of moral usefulness, making you feel uncomfortable and encouraging sober reflection upon your imperfections'. He didn't count Akuno as a cat - more like a 'super-cat' - who'd done quite a few useful things already.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Monday December 28th, 2020 7:01:31 AM
At the Council

Grindar listens to the councils words, and the words of his friends, and particularly the words of Haemir. When the druids ask about their view on things, he listens to the witches answer, and then adds, "As my friend has said we are guardians. I would like to elaborate on that a bit if I may. I original hale from the northern continent and came here in search of adventure. My greatest desire has been, and continues to be, to be known as a hero of justice, as such I strive to serve Pantheon faithfully. I have heard that at one time the god of justice and fairness was chief among those revered here, though there seems to be fewer followers of Pantheon than in the past, which I don't fully understand, but accept as the natural way things have played out here in the Sargrass Plains. My desire, and I know it to be the desire of my teammates as well, is to be the kind of people others look to as heroes. We don't seek such a recognition just for recognition's sake, but rather to earn the distinction through acts of heroism. As heroes to the masses, which is how we wish to be seen, we strive to remain outside of the different groups here in the Plains. Though if one of more of the peoples here wishes to adopt us in spite of that, I'm sure we would see the honor in that and accept graciously, assuming the group understands, that we must remain impartial. I believe part of the reason we seem so foreign to you is due to that very fact. Since we have arrived, it seems as though we have constantly been asked to take a side, or join a group, but we are already a group, the Sargrass Sentinels, a name we chose to tell the Wold exactly who we are, and where we stand. We are Sentinels, or guardians of you prefer. We guard the innocent and the weak. We guard against injustice and wrong doing. We guard against evil in all it's forms, both intentional and unintentional.

Though unintentional, Connor's act of fire, was an act of evil. Even though he may have meant good by it, to do such an act, without permission, is an evil act. I hold no malice towards the druid, but his lies dishonor both himself and us, and prove him a whitehand. We have fought along side the grove, when the mutants attacked, and was there when the mighty Genyielt fell. We shed many a tear at the loss of such a majestic being, and have vowed to fight. to the death if need be, to protect the secret of the grove and the location of the others of Genyielt's kind, and have warned both the monks here in Stone Temple and the settlers at Rattledam, that they would have to face us if they ever thought to attack the sacred groves. We would never take something that didn't belong to us, but since Connor showed himself faithless to us, and attacked us, his possessions, became forfeit, as we promised to return them upon arrival here, assuming he acted in good faith, just as we have done for both Liam and Cecil, both of whom acted in good faith. Haemir chose to return the potion as an act of good faith, though, as I have said, he had every right to keep. I will, in turn, return this armor of his, if you deem it wise, but in truth, I see no honor in honoring one who has no honor, and will do so only if this council asks me to, and even then, doing so will be a distasteful act to me, one that has no shade to it what so ever, yet one I will do to show good faith, to this council, not to Connor. I couldn't care less what Connor thinks of me, as think of him as less then a pile of Rapke dung!"

After saying his piece, Grindar waits to see if the council thinks he should return the breastplate.

At the Bazaar
At the bazaar, Grindar tests the heft and feel of some of the weapons, more out of curiosity than anything. He is surprised to find they are quite well balanced, as well as well built, but his desire to see his father's ax reforged encompasses his thoughts, and pushes out any desire to replace his weapons. If the council of druids feels he should return the breastplate, he will continue to peruse the goods in hopes of finding some armor that may be superior to his hide armor, and yet allow him to maintain his few druid abilities.

DM Steve -- Harvester's Bazaar #3 
Monday December 28th, 2020 12:40:38 PM
Some armors are available. There are leather and hide armors made from local animals, which include one non-traditional item:

* Rapkeskin Cuirass and Leggings -- Leather armor that blends into the grasses, giving the wearer a +1 stealth bonus (+2 if masterwork) only while in grasses taller than the wearer. Costs 25 gp.

Other armors are pieced together from what's available. While most of these are inferior to the leathers and hides, the Harvesters have learned how to use giant beetle carapaces for armor. The carapaces are cut into small plates that are sewn onto a sturdy fabric made from the grasses. This armor is not as good as the metal armor of the more civilized lands, but it can be more effective than leather and hide armors. Further, these armors are made from all natural materials, so prohibitions against wearing metal armor do not apply to them. The following are available:

* Beetle Scale Mail -- This is equivalent to scale mail in all respects except that it weighs 20 lb and provides an armor bonus of +4.
* Lamellar Beetle Cuirass -- This is equivalent to a breastplate in all respects except that it weighs 20 lb and provides an armor bonus of +5.
* Beetle Banded Mail -- This is equivalent to banded mail in all respects except that it weighs 25 lb and provides an armor bonus of +6.

While a steelgrass shield or two is carried by individuals at the bazaar, such items are not for sale.

DM Steve -- Talking to the druids #3 
Monday December 28th, 2020 1:30:52 PM
The Sentinels do not remember Trosdan as being a particularly patient person from the negotiations of the building of the boats, and the more they talk to him, the more easily he seems to become distracted. The other druids listen, but defer to Trosdan.

Haemir clearly is frustrated by the situation.

Grindar clarifies his perspective on what the others have said.

What he says seems to give Trosdan some pause, but still does not get much of a response. "Any items of Connors that you provide to me will be sent to the grove, where the council will decide what to do with it. As long as Murnian leads the council, you may be assured Virgil will hear of those decisions -- and not strongly disagree with them. As for advising you, all I will say is that if you do not keep what was once his, Connor's incentive to try to damage your reputation and his ability to succeed among the druids are both diminished."



Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Tuesday December 29th, 2020 6:19:52 AM
After dozing for an hour Haemir jumps down from the hut roof and morphs back in to his usual (s)elf and starts to look around the bazaar, even going so far as to buy a heavy macuahuitl-style mace.

Taking the crystals that the Sentinels found (when the weird plant thing died) he takes them to be evaluated, hoping that there will be enough funds to help the party out and after catches up with them:
"I hate to say it but I think we should give Connor his equipment back. Hopefully we will be able to buy replacements, but it does appear all eyes are on us. What's everyone's thoughts"?

DM Steve -- Prep for further adventures #1  100d4=248 ; d8=7 ;
Tuesday December 29th, 2020 12:23:54 PM
Haemir has the crystals from the "grass ooze" the Sentinels fought on the way to the Manfri appraised. They are small, 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter. Grindar had thought they must be worth a small amount each. At that size there are hundreds of them.

The appraiser says they are worth 1,736 gp all together. He can cash out 500 gp worth right away if the party prefers to carry gold.

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 19/12/17, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Wednesday December 30th, 2020 6:28:34 AM
At the Council
Grindar, begrudgingly, removes the ironwood breastplate and lays it at the feet of the council. "If anyone would take the word of a mushroom using whitehand over those of us who have bleed for others, they have very little shade to them. However to show that my shade is the stronger, and to avoid casting any doubt that the Sentinels are indeed moonshade, I leave this to you to return to the grove to allow the others to see for themselves Connor's shadeless ways!" After saying his piece, Grindar turns and walks away from the assembly of druids. He's had his fill of politics and diplomacy. If he had know he was going to have to be a diplomat and a politician, he would have stayed in the northern continent. He would rather face an army of dragons then another diplomatic or political council. Outside, and out of sight of the council, Grindar looks for something indestructible to take out his built up aggression, and by the time he is done punching the boulder he chose as a punching bag, his hands are a bloody and broken mess, and the stone is covered in his blood. He seeks out Lil to heal his hands, after the fact, and when she asks what happened, he simply says, "I needed to release some frustration"

At the Bazaar
Grindar looks at the different armors and his eyes are drawn towards the Lamellar Beetle Cuirass. Something about the way the plates of giant beetle caprice are overlapped and sown together, coupled with the iridescent sheen of the caprice plates themselves, he finds appealing. He digs through the suits, looking for the one with the highest quality construction, and finally pulls out one that is obviously of higher quality (masterwork) then the rest. He turns to the sales person and pulls his mundane steel breastplate out of his backpack. "I know that steel arms and armor are a rarity here in the Sargrass, how much would you give me for this breastplate, and may I apply it towards the price of this armor?", he says as he holds up the masterwork Lamellar Beetle Cuirass.

Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Wednesday December 30th, 2020 8:59:25 AM
Haemir adds the paper note/credit slip to the link party loot pile.
"We will have to use it here but that brings our loot up to 4,700 gold".

If the Sentinels don't mind Haemir piles up the pile of loot that belonged to Connor and his party.

a masterwork ironwood breastplate, (200 + 150 + ironwood?)
masterwork club, (300)
4 spears, (4 gp)
93 GP,
oil of protection from energy (electricity 60hp) (1,125)
a scroll of lesser restoration, (150)
Scroll of protection from energy, (375)
a scroll of wall of fire; (1,125)
the (+1) ironwood breastplate, (1,200 + ironwood)
masterwork heavy wooden shield, (157 gp)
masterwork club, (150)
3x masterwork short spears, (453 gp)
headband of inspired wisdom +2, (4,000)
a spell component pouch, (5 gp)
60 GP,
masterwork pipes, (100)
short bow and 20 arrows (31)

"That's roughly 9,678 gp's, excluding whatever permanent ironwood costs. Seems a crying shame t'give it all back, that's nearly ten grand n' one of the toughest fights I've ever had. But clearly the druids are pressuring us to give these villains their gear back. Despite an agreement being struck that we would return it if Connor accompanied us back, which he didnt" ... He sighs.

"We need to gear some of you up desperately. I mean Sol hardly has 80 gold's worth of equipment n' that's including spells in his book"!

DM Steve -- Harvester's Bazaar #4 
Wednesday December 30th, 2020 12:28:41 PM
The conversation turns to magic items. . .

* Masterwork versions of Sargrass items can be enchanted just like any other masterwork items (e.g., in the Catacombs).
* Individuals with the appropriate skills to enchant items live in the Sargrass, but are not always easy to find.
* Realize that that party knows there is a Catacombs entry in Zaran City (although that is far from the Rattledam / Stone Temple areas).
* Word of mouth says there's a dwarf in Rattledam who is able to make +1 axes. The Harvesters haven't really dealt with him, because they prefer the weapons and tools they're familiar with.
* The monks in the Stone Temple Village can make/enchant minor items using crystal found in the Crystal Mountains.
* There is little chance of the characters getting reasonable value trying to sell expensive magic items in the Sargrass. A buyer can probably be found for items valued at 25 gp or less. Almost no one will be ready to spend 500 gp on an unexpected purchase. Best bet for getting reasonable value for a pricey item is to barter for services (such as spells cast).


DM Steve -- Prep for further adventures #2 
Wednesday December 30th, 2020 4:17:22 PM
Grindar checks on the possibility of selling his old breastplate.

The Harvester offers him 200 gp equivalent in goods for it, or a similar reduction on the cost of a more expensive item. Grindar could obtain the amor he is eyeing for 150 gp and the breatplate, for instance.


Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Wednesday December 30th, 2020 6:57:20 PM
Haemir buys: 4 Fastgrow drops, 4 Glowtruffle Pastes, 5 Badjujustool Spore Bags, 10 AngelBlood & a coup!e of Dhashalainn (totalling 246gp).

He wraps the vials in cloth and stores them within small herbal boxes within his bag. He also takes a moment to wipe some of the AngelBlood on to a couple of his hand-bow bolts and allows them to dry in the sun later that day (and dozes next to them in cat form).

Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 17/12/15, CMD 17, HP 39/39 Llew AC 15/14/11, CMD 15, HP 21/21 
Thursday December 31st, 2020 6:04:10 AM
Grindar thanks the merchant, and accepts the offer. He reaches into his coin purse and pulls out 150 gold coins and hands them the the gentleman, along with his old steel breastplate. Rather pleased with his purchase, he removes his hide armor and dons his new iridescent beetle armor. He walks around the rest of the bazaar, as well as the rest of the Harvester encampment, getting the feel of his new armor. He is surprised to discover how light it is, and how similar to his old breastplate it feels.

Caelwyn Alterius (Casey M.) AC: 19/10/19; HP: 44/44; CMD: 15 
Thursday December 31st, 2020 11:58:08 PM
Caelwyn appreciates his friends' efforts, and their frustrations. "We should return the armor...we will have enough to get by, and while it sits badly with me as well, given what Connor has done, we must be beyond reproach in our actions."

Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand AC:20/24 - HP:36/36 
Friday January 1st, 2021 7:24:45 PM
"I hear ye Caelwyn"! If no one disagrees with the plan, Haemir will help return the trio's gear to the not-council.

DM Steve -- Prep for further adventures #3 
Saturday January 2nd, 2021 1:57:33 PM
It sounds as if the plan is to return Liam's and Cecil's items and to turn Connor's over to the druids.
...
As the boats are being built, the Sentinels are engaged in numerous tasks of the sort that they find to be tedious -- mostly convincing different groups of people to get along and stay focused on the overarching task. Many months go by in these tasks. Further, the druids and later the monks assign a sort of "liaison" with the Sentinels to make sure that they understand the perspective of the druids/monks. Rattledam keeps Sprocket at the Stone Temple much of the time. Sprocket, a few monks, and some druids also set about ensuring there is a path for the boats to use to cross the Crystal Mountains.

By the time the boats have been built, though, the characters have amassed significant goodwill with the community of Rattledam and at the Stone Temple, and with numerous folks among the Harvesters and Druids. They also have more experience with the Manfri.

See also your email for starting back up after the winter holiday.



Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:34/34 - CMD:14 - Fand AC:20/24 - HP:36/36  d20+14=24 ; d3=3 ;
Sunday January 3rd, 2021 1:47:22 PM
Haemir is surprised to learn Grindar had taken up the druids mantle, but then considers it a natural flow and the discovery raises his opinion of druids again.

At first the prospect of months and months of diplomacy, resolving arguments and making the peace between groups (some of which had probably lived in the plains all their life) seemed likely to become tiring, but as his memory of Connor's fades he embraces it, always patient, diplomatic and open to approach he never looses his centre and has an almost inner glow of peace.

In his freetime he throws himself into learning as much as he possibly can about the plains and grasses, examines every inch of the stone temple/museum, asks questions of Manfri, monks, the occasional druid and anyone else who knows anything interesting! He makes notes, sketches, presses and dries grasses and (if possible?) learns how to make the Fastgrow, Glowtruffle, Badjujustool bags, etc. Even taking time to pick up some shipwright skills. Haemir gives (for free) his services/manual labour/magic and even knowledge, offering to open a small school (or just teach in the open) if any of the locals show any interest in learning anything.

The professor even marks the students papers (he bought from Hook City) and sends a dream report back to an old friend and fellow teacher before the term resumes. Being able to do the research and exploring the fauna keeps him motivated and happy and time flies by. After a few months he also assists passing messages (via dreamwalking) for anyone who wants to get in touch with loved one's and makes a point of personally thanking everyone involved in clearing path for the boats to cross the Crystal Mountains.

Now-and-again Haemir gathers Idiya (the stone Temple member of his coven) and with Fand they perform the ritual of the Grimalkin. Sometimes it works and sometimes it fails (he keeps himself to himself when it goes awry) and he teaches her what he can.

On the day we resume: (Handle Animal:24 - includes bonus for their asst) the ritual is successful but he remains in elf-form...

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