DM Mitch Monday December 7th, 2020 8:04:42 AM Ash finally relents. She gives detailed instructions for Mike and Briana to investigate several potentialities while they are off. Niall is ready too Lothlo asks if there is anything they should grab from the store before they head out. Beech grabs his pack being ready himself. Náro doesn’t think it is likely the thieves guild will kill Myrie like the group surmised. In preparation he goes over some spells. Zazu preps for the trip and helps the others do the same.
Preparations don’t turn out to take all that long. While the party is doing those others are continuing the investigation. The books prove as painful to decode as expected and little progress is made before they’re ready to leave.
The orc is talked to by just about everyone and they between them they basically get the guy’s life story. He’s actually only half orc, born here in the EK, and has always been muscle for hire, mostly as a bouncer or caravan guard. He got deep into gambling debt to the guild and has been working for Thomo ever since. He doesn’t really know what Thomo did for the guild and didn’t want to know, he just kept his mouth shut and did what he was told. He’s very clearly terrified of the guild and shared several rumors and stories of terrible things happening to those who cross them. He seems a rather pleasant fellow actually, once people stop threatening him with horrible death by lynching or the guild.
On Myre’s dissaperence all he knows is Thomo left early that morning and showed up hours later looking thoughtful.
There have been merchants cycling in and out of town since they got here, brining food and other goods to keep the town going while they get set up. Thomo was just one of the group, blending in effortlessly. No one’s exactly sure how long he was hanging around town, his wagon was just here on the edge of the clearing when they arrived, but none of them had been in town more than a day or two. Most of the time the Elf manned the wagon, selling knick knacks to those who wanted them but otherwise keeping to himself.
The wagon definitely has secret compartments and escape hatches and every search seems to find more. It’s in the process of being turned inside out a third time when the party leaves.
The party makes good progress heading towards the edge of the kingdom and the true culverwood. They take a boat most of the way before finding a place to store them and striking north. Though there’s no clear marker for the edge of the non-magical forrest and the magical one the party can tell as they reach it. Something about the plants up ahead is just… different somehow. Like they stretch for eternity in front of you.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 0/16, Character Monday December 7th, 2020 6:39:04 PM "I've heard stories since I was a cub, but seeing for myself, the stories about the Culverwood didn't do it justice. Any one able to maintain a direction very well? I'd hate to wander in circles...."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 (+1 save against fear and +1 to attack/damage.) Monday December 7th, 2020 9:46:04 PM I believe we were told how to get there, hopefully her instructions provided all we need to not get lost on the way. I don't particularly have any skills that would help us not to get lost
Naithi (Will D for James) Monday December 7th, 2020 9:49:41 PM
***posting for James*** I think that the most important thing is we constantly verify our direction and go too long without double checking we aren't being thrown off track. We have a lot of skills among us, and while it may be hard to notice if we are being nudged in the wrong direction, hopefully we can get back on track before we are thrown too much.
Niall (JonL) HP: 36/36 AC: 17/11/16 Monday December 7th, 2020 11:19:46 PM
"I am quite terrible in the woods.. but can always try and make a guess"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 16/25 d20=20 ; d20+4=16 ; Tuesday December 8th, 2020 4:16:49 AM
Ash thanks her followers for their assistance and bids them to keep following any leads they might find.
"I've heard tales of trees moving and trails shifting within the Culverwood. We could most certainly become lost. I have no magical means of tracking our position, and my basic survival skills are pretty limited."
"Perhaps we could use the shadow glove to make a hand print on a tree every 60ft or so? It won't help if things move about, but it might be better than nothing". To test the theory Ash will don the glove and try to make a glowing blue handprint on a nearby tree.
DM Mitch Tuesday December 8th, 2020 7:33:25 AM Beech remarks he has heard stories of the Culverwood since he was a cub but the stories don’t do it justice. He asks if anyone is skilled in navigation. Lothlo has hope in the directions provided as he doesn’t have any skills to help with getting lost.
Naithi suggests they constantly verify directions to keep from getting lost.
Niall explains he’s terrible in the woods but he can always try to take a guess.
Ash suggests they leave a trail. She puts a glowing hand print on a tree. It works, but no telling if it’ll help you from getting lost or not.
The party edges into the magical part of the forest to experiment in direction keeping. Immediately they can feel the difference in the air. Everything just seems more… alive somehow. There’s also an unseen presence, like you get when someone’s watching you. Nothing malevolent, not even like the forest is really focusing on you, just a feeling that something is aware of you.
The handprint stays for as long as the party is looking at it, but the moment something distracts them and they look away it seems to vanish.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 Tuesday December 8th, 2020 4:59:15 PM Well, the hand print was worth a shot. I suppose the same thing is going to happen with non-magical trails we try to leave.
I can try shooting a couple arrows straight in front of us to keep us on a straight path, if they are in front of us we should be able to keep our eyes on them. Of course, if things are shifting it may not help much. What exactly were the instructions we had to find the ruins?
Naithi (Will D for James) Tuesday December 8th, 2020 5:02:02 PM If the forest is alive, we want to make sure anything we do to leave a trail isn't going to upset the forest... probably best to make sure you shoot at the ground and not at anything living like trees if we want to try that.
Zazu (AC18, HP10of18) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP9) (Cayzle) d20+14=30 ; d20+12=28 ; Tuesday December 8th, 2020 6:46:31 PM
Zazu works hard to lead the party through the magical forest. "Don't worry if you lose track of your direction, or find yourself wanting to go the wrong way. I was lucky to be born here, or I would feel the same."
Survival (to lead the way) 30 Know Nature 28
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 16/25 d20=9 ; d20+4=5 ; Tuesday December 8th, 2020 7:32:12 PM "If we'd thought about it we could have asked the settlement to keep a fire lit. We could then have used the smoke as a reference"
She feels better though on hearing Zazu's confidence.
Niall (JonL) HP: 36/36 AC: 17/11/16 Tuesday December 8th, 2020 7:52:30 PM
Niall follows someone that has a clue!
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 0/16, Character Tuesday December 8th, 2020 10:52:38 PM
Beech, keeps his bow ready, but tries to avoid stepping on anything that moves....
Náro (Violet) HP: (15/16) AC: (16) Tuesday December 8th, 2020 11:44:30 PM
Náro's traveled before in the Culverwood, with Zazu, so he trusts in his abilities to guide the party. Nonetheless, he'd forgotten what it was like to be in the real Culverwood in his absence... he forgot how blatantly magical it feels.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 d20+7=19 ; d20+2=6 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2020 12:41:02 AM
Lothlo does his best to keep the party headed in the same direction and to detect changes in the environment around them that could lead them astray.
Perception = 19 survival = 6
DM Mitch Wednesday December 9th, 2020 8:06:44 AM Lothlo says that the hand print was worth a shot but figures the wood is going to interfere with non magical trails too. He suggests shooting arrows in a straight path and keep their eyes on the arrows. He asks what the instruction was to find the ruins. Naithi suggests they makes sure anything they do to leave a trail doesn’t leave a trail and to make sure the ground is being shot at not anything living. Zazu works hard to lead the party through the magical forest he suggests the others not worry as he was lucky to be born here or he would feel the same. Ash laments they didn’t ask the settlement to keep a watch fire going to use the smoke for reference but she feels better because of Zazu’s confidence. Niall follows someone that has a clue. Beech keeps his bow ready but tries to avoid stepping on anything that moves. Náro traveled with Zazu before in the Culverwood so he trusts in the othe elf’s ability though he had forgotten what it was like to be in the Culverwood and how magical it feels. Lothlo does his best to keep the party headed in the same direction and to detect changes in the environment around them that could lead them astray.
The fey told them to enter the forest from a specific point, which they did, and head straight north for about a day. Due to the shifting nature of the woods it’s impossible to have any landmarks along the way so the party will have to trust in their survival skills to make sure they’re going in the right direction.
Zazu’s skills indeed prove adequate to the job. He’s able to lead the party through the shifting woods and keep them going in the right direction despite the strangeness of the place. A few incidents take place along the way, but nothing major. At one point the same tree keeps showing up every 5 minutes, but the group is able to confirm they aren’t going in circles and nothing else in the area looks the same other than the one tree. Maybe coincidence, or maybe the tree got curious and followed them - trees are supposed to be able to move in here after all. Another time a white deer is spotted some distance away but vanishes before anyone can pursue and get themselves lost.
At about midday the party runs a across a small spring that glows strangely resting in the roots of a great oak tree.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+21=34 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2020 2:15:17 PM
ooc: I just got my new phone and can lost again. It will take me some time to catch up on the back posts.
As we look around I focus on where we are and where we are going and keep the others informed to the best of my ability.
Survival check to keep from getting lost in the Culverwood = 34
Forst Walking: You gain a +2 on all survival checks and knowledge (nature) checks made in forests, an additional +2 on all survival checks and knowledge (nature) checks in the Wold's magical forests (total +4). You also gain an additional +6 on checks to keep from getting lost in such forests (total +10).
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 0/16, Character Wednesday December 9th, 2020 8:28:22 PM
Beech notices that the same tree seems to keep showing up.... It was remarkable because of the shape of the fork in the tree trunk.... Yup, it's weird.... "We staying on track?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 d20+7=26 ; d20+3=18 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2020 8:28:55 PM
Lothlo is intrigued by the glowing stream. Surely if people have run into glowing streams in the past they've told tales about this awe inspiring sight. The archer thinks back to whether such a spring might be a magical blessing of some sort, or dangerous trap. The druid also looks around the area for clues to the spring, and to make sure there are no dangers lurking nearby.
Knowledge (local)=18 Perception = 26
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 16/25 d20=15 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2020 10:15:41 PM
Ash isn't too concerned about the moving tree (since noone else seems to be), and she takes the sighting of the white deer as a good omen.
"Glowing stream? Probably best not to drink from it just yet" Ash casts a few spells as she looks over the glowing waters. "I wonder what other sights we'll see today"
DM Mitch Thursday December 10th, 2020 8:44:43 AM Naithi keeps trying to help the others from getting lost using the forest walking ability she shares with Zazu. Beech notices the same trees keep showing up and asks if the part is staying on track. Lothlo is intrigued by the glowing stream. He wonders if people have run into the glowing streams in the past and ponders if he’s heard tales of other such streams. Could it be a magical blessing or a trap? He also keeps an eye out for danger. Ash isn’t concerned about the moving trees and she takes the deer as a good omen. She suggests they not drink from it and casts some spells to determine the nature of the stream.
The pool is very much magical. It doesn’t seem to be poisonous though. Trying to remember stories and tales of glowing pools isn’t much help either. The Culverwood is a heavily magical place and there are all kinds of stories of magical pools both helpful and harmful. Legends tell of pools that gives eternal life or healing all wounds being found in the woods, but there are just as many telling of pools that turn you into a tree or make you forget everything.
Nothing around the pool gives any clues. It is very clear and nothing seems to be living in it. It’s ringed by tree roots and there aren’t any smaller trees in the small clearing so presumably it won’t turn you into a tree.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 Thursday December 10th, 2020 1:45:31 PM This may not be the time to take unnecessary risk, but... I'm not sure if it's the adrenaline from frustration over not having a good plan to rescue Myre, but I really feel called to take a drink from the spring.
Niall (JonL) HP: 36/36 AC: 17/11/16 Thursday December 10th, 2020 3:17:44 PM
Niall trusts in the abilities of the others to guide them but eyes the pool suspiciously. "I'm not sure drinking from it is the best idea."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Thursday December 10th, 2020 4:04:34 PM
Ooc: Please ignore my previous post. I misread the description of the pool. DM note: I deleted your previous post to prevent confusion)
Seeing the great oak my Druidic nature overwhelms me. This feels special. Perhaps this is the Culverwood manifesting itself before us. I take a knee as Camalayas and Fizzgig follow suit.
We have come in a spirit of peace and unity to seek a life where we can live in harmony with the forest and it's creatures. I present myself to you...a child of the forest. A druid. A beast folk. One who seeks to walk the path of the lost child with her wild sibling, and future morphing.
I strip to my underclothes and slowly walk into the pool. Is nothing bad happens to me, Camalayas and Fizzgig follow in behind me.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 0/16, Character d20+7=15 ; Thursday December 10th, 2020 6:41:21 PM
Beech raises an eyebrow.... He casts Detect Magic and concentrates on the pool long enough to try and get a reading on it....
Spellcraft 15
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 16/25 Thursday December 10th, 2020 6:59:22 PM
Ash let's the others know what she detects and can make of the water. She looks about the surrounding trees and roots to try and get further clues. Are the roots avoiding the water? Do those near the water look healthier or are they dying?
She isn't game enough to bathe in it but will try and collect a sample of it in a glass bottle - being very careful not to get any on her.
Zazu (AC18, HP10of18) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP9) (Cayzle) Thursday December 10th, 2020 11:49:25 PM
Zazu readies a color spray in case an attack is launched at Ash when she tries to collect her sample.
Náro (Violet) HP: (15/16) AC: (16) Friday December 11th, 2020 12:15:30 AM
Náro is able to avoid the allure of the pool, helpful or harmful it may prove, but can't help but think that it's quite beautiful... If the others prove that it's not dangerous, he might like to take a swim (or at least a drink). For now, though, he hangs back.
DM Mitch Friday December 11th, 2020 7:53:03 AM Lothlo really wants to drink from the pool. Nial thinks that’s not the best idea Naithi gets all reverent, kneels, and speaks to the tree and surrounding forest before going to go take a bath in it. Beech raises an eyebrow and tries to get a reading on the type of magic the pool is Ash tries to get more clues, then tries to get a sample. Zazu readies a color spray in case Ash gets attacked Náro avoids the allure of the pool at least for now
Naithi steps into the pool at the same time Ash lowers her bottle towards it and Beech is able to note that it reeks of transmutation magic. Then suddenly Naithi is a small dog. Panic fills her mind as a weave of strange new sensations assault her (DC 18 will save or be panicked, running in a random direction away from the pool. Success leaves you shaken)
The bottle in Ash’s hands is suddenly a small seal. It barks in alarm and thrashes in her arms - splashing her and causing her to turn into a medium sized snake. Panic also fills her mind as her suddenly legless body drops half on the ground - luckily not in the pool, or she would have possibly splashed some of the others. (DC 18 will save or be panicked, slithering in a random direction away from the pool. Success leaves you shaken)
The seal that was once a glass bottle does fall in the water but is to small to make a significant splash. It awkwardly climbs out and scoots away towards the edge of the clearing. It’s catchable in theory, but still dripping in that magic water.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+4=5 ; d8=1 ; Friday December 11th, 2020 9:48:17 AM
I step into the pool and feel the warm water envelope me like a second skin. All of my sense begin to heighten, enhancing the sensation as my body fills with energy. I drop to my hands and knees, overwhelmed by a flood of sensory input.
I shiver and my toes and fingers curl into balls with ecstasy and delight. I understand my purpose and the meaning of life. Smells, and tastes, and cuddles! Not that human nonsense...and....oh gods... What a cute tail! I must find out what cuddly animal that belongs to. I turn to catch it, but it moves out of view as I twist.
Suddenly an unbelievable smell hits my nose and I turn and see...humans... Danger! I shoot out across the spring on my four twinkling paws as I search for shelter. My little doggy body is so fast and light, and my eyes are so close to the ground that it is like laying on a flying carpet while navigating at full speed. [/b]
Save = natural 1 Direction = 1 NW towards tree roots
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 16/25 d20+7=14 ; Friday December 11th, 2020 5:46:50 PM
With Ash and Naithi touching the water at exactly the same time she is too late to issue a warning to the druid. Just like that Ash turns to Asp.
In a state of shock, she slithers off in a random direction away from the pool.
Will Save vs DC18: 14=Fail
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 Friday December 11th, 2020 9:26:37 PM
Lothlo isn't sure what to do about the fleeing companion, but he knows he doesn't want to touch that water after Ash got caught unaware. Remembering many instances where dogs have had difficulty getting out from under a blanket, Lothlo quickly grabs his blanket and throws it over Naithi hoping to stop her panicked fleeing
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 0/16, Character Friday December 11th, 2020 9:57:55 PM
Beech goes after Snake Ash and will use his bed roll to try and catch it. He was already considered strange because of his blood, he doesn't need more reasons....
Zazu (AC18, HP10of18) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP9) (Cayzle) Saturday December 12th, 2020 9:59:14 AM
"Oh wow! This looks like fun!" declares Zazu. "Come on, Boyo!" The elf takes a taste of the water.
Boyo watches his master dubiously and does not drink the magic water.
Niall (JonL) HP: 36/36 AC: 17/11/16 Saturday December 12th, 2020 2:52:53 PM
Niall runs off in chase of the small doggo version of his friend too to try and cut them off for Lothlo to use the blanket trap.
DM Mitch d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d4=3 ; d20=10 ; Monday December 14th, 2020 6:28:50 AM Naithi enjoys the change at first until she notices the rest of the party. She scrambles over the tree roots and takes off to the northwest. Ash slithers off to the west. Lothlo grabs a blanket from his pack and goes after Naithi Beech goes after Ash with his bed roll Zazu decides what the others are doing looks fun and drinks in from the water. Or tries, as soon as he touches it he turns into a goblin dog. He must make a DC 18 will save or run off to the northwest. Niall chases after Naithi and Lothlo
Unfortunately for the group none of the transformed party members run towards them, all running away from the general group. So as people take off to catch them they’re led directly into the woods. Not to far, it’s easy enough to catch up in less than a minute. Fortunately the transformation is short lived and soon Ash and Naithi find themselves returned to their body and their senses in the blankets and bedrolls of their companions.
Separated and vulnerable, the party doesn’t have much chance to get their bearings before the local’s show up to take advantage.
Two large, harry humanoids emerge from the forest wielding large clubs. They grow and wave the clubs menacingly as they approach Naithi, Lothlo, and Niall. One wears an ominous glowing mask.
Ash and Beech are ambushed by a swarm of monkeys. Hooting and howling, they swing down from the trees as the pair try to gain their bearings.
Another of the humanoids enters the clearing after Zazu takes his drink. Seeing everyone run off, or rendered an animal, It leers at Naro and licks its chops.
Zazu (AC18, HP10of18) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP9) (Cayzle) d20+4=6 ; Monday December 14th, 2020 9:46:41 AM
Goblin-Dog Zazu runs off! Boyo hops after his master. Something about the way the cute bun-bun wrinkles his nose communicates, "That was a bad idea!"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 d20+7=8 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=9 ; Monday December 14th, 2020 11:00:32 AM
Two arrows already in hand, Lothlo calls out to the humanoids in a peaceful and nonthreatening tone. We are here on a peaceful mission, Let us know you are friends, or walk away peacefully, but if you advance at all or move even slightly I will need to assume we have to defend ourselves from you and will release these arrows..
If the humanoids do advance or make any moves that seems to indicate an attack, Lothlo will fire two arrows at the one closes to him.
Attack 1 = 17 Damage 1 = 7
Attack 2 = 20 Damage 2 = 9
Perception = 8
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 0/16, Character 3d4=4 ; Monday December 14th, 2020 4:14:23 PM
Seeing the monkeys come swarming at them, he rolls away from the swarm and putting his thumbs together, he unleashes a spray of fire at them, angling to avoid hitting any of his friends.
Burning hands damage 4
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 16/25 d20=16 ; Monday December 14th, 2020 7:12:53 PM
Ash realises that slithering along the ground is rough on your stomach. It's not something she is keen on trying again.
She doesn't want to hurt the monkeys so starts off by trying to scare them off. "Stay back! I don't want to hurt you! Shoo! Shoo! Rarrgh! Go on! Get!"
If that doesn't work she casts a grease spell at their feet.
-------------- Handle Animal/Intimidate: 16 - to try and scare the monkeys off 5ft step back away from the monkeys Cast Grease to cover a 10ft square when the monkeys are standing
Niall (JonL) HP: 36/36 AC: 17/11/16 Monday December 14th, 2020 11:03:24 PM
Niall follows Lothlo's lead and holds his hands up to appear non threatening, "We mean no harm. We are chasing our companion" he says with a nod towards the fleeing dog.
if they attack he draws his weapon to defend himself.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+8=12 ; d20+8=22 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 2:09:34 AM
As I return to myself I wait to see if a peaceful solution can be found.. but if one cannot Camalayas and I also go on the offensive with Camalayas circling around behind and trying to bite the enemy while I try to attend to disarm his glowing mask.
Camalayas hit ac 12, miss Naithi disarm mask = 22, 25 with charge and flanking. 26 if wearer is a plant, animal, or magical beast.
Náro (Violet) HP: (15/16) AC: (16) d20+7=20 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 9:03:37 AM
Náro stares in astonishment as most of his companions run off— and in greater astonishment when his last remaining companion does so voluntarily. Náro doesn’t have long to be astonished, however, not when he’s faced with an immediate threat. He feels scared, especially being all alone as he is, but he doesn’t let it show. He thinks he might be able to talk his way out of this one. ‘Greetings,’ he says, ‘My companions and I aren’t from here, as I’m sure you could tell, based on how quickly they all got enchanted.’ He laughs shortly. ‘We’re just passing through— hopefully we’ll be able to get out of here as soon as we can. Do you live here?’ He’s trying his best to appear as little of a threat as he can, figuring that the humanoid is probably angry because his territory was invaded. However, contrary to his words, he retroactively casts Mage Armor, just in case the humanoid does decide to attack. (Diplomacy: 20)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d20+1=18 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 9:06:10 AM
Ooc: I didn't see a diploma roll from our group, so I made one. Diplomacy = 18.
Ooc how do I get better rolls with my +1 modifier than my level 20 character?
DM Mitch d20+10=12 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+9=19 ; d4=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d20+8=14 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 11:52:41 AM Zazu and Boyo run away from the clearing Lothlo tries to reason with the creatures and readies 2 arrows should the creatures not listen. Beech unleashes a burning hand spell on the crowd Ashtries to scare the monkeys or failing that she’ll use grease NIall echoes Lothlo and if the creatures attack he makes precautions to be able to draw his weapon. Naithi waits to see if things can be resolved peacefully while Camalalyus circles around failing that she attempts a disarm Naro casts mage armor and tries to negotiate.
The two creatures facing Naithi’group hesitate, clearly not understanding but then the glowing eyes of the mask flash and a deep voice says something in a language no one can understand, causing them to roar and charge. One takes two arrows in the chest but doesn’t slow and both swing their heavy clubs at the nimble archer who dodges both.
Then Naithi yoinks the mask off the one which just enrages them further. The mask also animates in her hands and stabs her with a sharp tusk on the side of it’s painted mouth. She takes 1 damage and must make a DC 12 fort save vs poison or take 1 cha damage.
Ash does make the monkey’s hesitate but they take heart in their great numbers and descend on the group anyway, howling and batting at them, tugging at packs and pockets trying to find any food or other belongings that interest them. Both take 10 damage from the clawing monkeys
Naro’s diplomacy attempt has no better luck and the creature barely misses him with its club. Zazu finds himself back to normal a little way into the woods. Whether due to luck or them all being busy he is not accosted by the locals.
N/N/L party Sasquach 1 - 17 damage Sasquach 2 - 0 damage Spirit Oni - 0 damage
Ash/Beech Monkey Swarm - 6 damage
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 10/16, Character d20+7=10 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 3:54:06 PM
Beech, being unable to focus on a spell from all the monkeys runs away from the thrashing monkeys, double moving....
Niall (JonL) HP: 36/36 AC: 17/11/16 d20+5=18 ; 2d6+8=16 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 7:39:44 PM
Niall steps forward and takes a mighty swing of his great sword towards one of the large creatures attacking them after they swing their clubs.
--- Attack Squatch 1 with power attack
Hit ac 18, 16 slashing damage
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 6/25 Tuesday December 15th, 2020 8:39:47 PM
Ash also elects to make a strategic retreat, heading back in the direction of the rest of the party.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 d20+11=26 ; d20+11=18 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=11 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2020 9:04:41 PM Well, at least we tried. I wish I knew what those guys are saying... but I suppose the gist of it is that they want to fight.
Lothlo pulls out two more arrows, targeting the same sasquatch as before, then moving to the remaining sasquatch should the first fall, and the mask last.
Attack 1 = 26 Damage 1 = 4
Attack 2 = 18 Damage 2 = 11
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 4 arrows
DM Mitch d20+9=11 ; d20+8=13 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 10:50:31 AM Beech runs away from the monkeys with a double move Niall attacks Squatch 1 with his sword killing it Ash makes a strategic retreat Lothlo fires arrow at the 2nd Squatch considering the first one is dead.
The second sasquatch roars in rage as it’s companion goes down. It swings wildly at Niall, the club deflecting harmlessly against his armor. The mask floats up and also tries to bite him but doesn’t find a hole to pierce flesh.
As Beech and Ash flee the monkeys manage to snag one of their packs. Rather than following they all stop to dig through it and empty out the contents. It mostly contains food which they hoot gleefully about.
N/N/L party Sasquach 1 - 35 damage; dead Sasquach 2 - 15 damage Spirit Oni - 0 damage
Ash/Beech Monkey Swarm - 6 damage
Niall (JonL) HP: 36/36 AC: 17/11/16 d20+5=6 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 8:33:00 PM
Niall tries to take a swing at the other Squatch but trips and nearly cuts his own leg off instead.
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Nat 1 on attack
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 d20+11=13 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=10 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 9:00:49 PM You would think after seeing their friend fall that the would think twice about attacking... though who knows what that mask told them. I'd be a little afraid to disobey that thing as well Lothlo takes aim at the second sasquatch and send two more arrows flying.
Attack 1 = 13 Damage 1 = 6
Attack 2 = 27 Damage 2 = 10
Náro (Violet) HP: (15/16) AC: (16) 2d4+2=8 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 9:29:48 PM
Náro instinctively ducks away as the humanoid creature seems to ignore him completely-- to the extent that he wonders whether it can even understand him. His immediate concern is getting away from that club- and possibly reunite with the rest of the group- so he turns and runs away, about thirty feet- then pauses to cast a magic missile at the humanoid, hindering its progress.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 10/16, Character 3d4=7 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2020 11:52:25 PM
While the monkeys are digging in a backpack, Beech circles back around and gets just into range to spray them again with burning hands and will run away again afterwards.....
7 Fire damage before adding 50%....
Zazu (AC18, HP10of18) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP9) (Cayzle) Wednesday December 16th, 2020 11:54:14 PM
Zazu spends a round running back.
If he sees a monkey thing, he casts Color Spray at it. DC16.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d4=1 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=16 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=5 ; d6+1=4 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+5=25 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 12:33:45 AM
Camalayas and I turn our attention towards the mask. This is our prize! Our reward from the Culverwood for our act of trust! Nothing else tastes like the flesh on an Oni! The tang of red meat with the mellow nutty flavor of Baboo, almost like a blood soaked wood turned flesh, but electric with the crackle of raw magic! This is a true delicacy that must be eaten fresh or else the flesh will disappear by end of day. (Sasquatch is ok. More of a fatty pork flavor, but stringy, gamey and slightly bite unless you know how to prepare it... Which we do.)
We quickly attack in a pincer formation, our mouths watering.
------------------------- Fort save = 25
Naithi full attack spirit oni until dead followed by sasquatch Bite Atk hit ac 21 for 7 dmg Claw atk 1 hit ac 28, confirm crit 24, for 16 dmg Claw atk 2 hit ac 10 for 5 dmg
Camalayaas full attack spirit oni until dead followed by sasquatch Bite attack hit ac 16 for 4 dmg Claw atk 1 hit ac 8 for 2 dmg Claw atk 2 hit ac 16 for 5 dmg
DM Mitch Thursday December 17th, 2020 9:09:58 AM Niall tries to take a swing at the other squatch this time but his attempt whiffs mightily. Lothlo fires off 2 more arrows at the Squatch. His first flies wide but his second strikes true. The Squatch drops. Náro moves away from the Squatch near him only to fire off a magic missile after putting some distance between him and it Beech circles back to the distracted monkeys and roasts some with his burning hands again. Zazu returns to the clearing casting a color spray at the Squatch. If he wasn’t a woods native he wouldn’t have been able to find his way back. Naithi and Camalayas make a pincer attack on the Oni mask utterly destroying it after Naithi’s first two attacks send it prone and the rest it is helpless to resist.
Naithi, Lothlo, and Niall have killed their attackers. The Spirit Mask turns out to just be a wooden mask. It does not taste good unless you really like eating trees. Now they’re alone in the woods and with it’s magical nature have no idea how to get back or find the others (survival 20 to track yourself back to the clearing or try to find one of the other groups)
Beech finds that him going back was probably a mistake. They were satisfied with the pack, but him attacking them sends them into a rage and soon they’re all over him, this time not quitting the pursuit as he tries to run away. Not that he makes it far, they do 6 damage to him dropping him to 0 (You’re header is inaccurate, you were at full (16) and took 10 earlier so by my count you’re at 0. Again.)
Zazu and Náro have temporarily incapacitated the Sasquatch near them. It won’t be able to act for a few rounds, but it is up the elf and the half-elf to decide whether to keep attacking and potentially finish off their stunned opponent or leave the clearing
N/Z party Squatch - 8 damage; blinded and stunned - 2 rounds; stunned 1 round after that N/N/L party Sasquach 1 - 35 damage; dead Sasquach 2 - 25 damage; down Spirit Oni - dead
Ash/Beech Monkey Swarm - 16 damage
Niall (JonL) HP: 36/36 AC: 17/11/16 d20=8 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 9:34:16 AM
Niall takes a moment to clean off his blade before returning it to its sheath and turns about with a look at the woods. a water skin is dug or for a drink as he looks to the others, "uh.. either of you know where to go now? I lost track"
Survival: 8
Zazu (AC18, HP10of18) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP9) (Cayzle) d20+12=19 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 3:47:35 PM
Zazu tries to figure out this monkey thing and the others around hereabouts.
Know Nature check 19
Whether he continues to attack or maybe to incapacitate will depend on what he discovers ... specifically are they evil or just mischevious?
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 6/25 Thursday December 17th, 2020 5:47:40 PM "That was a close one, Beech. Let's not do that again" Ash stops running and looks to her right where Beech should have been. "Beech? Beech?!"
She looks about and finally spots him back with the monkeys, and he looks badly injured. "Not again"
Ash turns and heads back for Beech but stops short. She doesn't want to get too close. Getting knocked out isn't going to help anyone. She tries to think of a non-hostile way to end things.
She reaches into her pack to try and find some food that she can throw to the monkeys to get them away from Beech.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 d20+7=20 ; d20+2=15 ; Thursday December 17th, 2020 9:07:53 PM
Lothlo makes sure they are out of danger. I don't think I can retrace our path back... If our party is being their typical noisy selves I may be able to hear them.
perception = 20 survival = 15
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 0/16, Character Thursday December 17th, 2020 10:08:54 PM
Seeing that the monkeys are very much winning at this, Beech once again runs away... 2 moves, total of 80', if the monkeys keep chasing him, he screams from help and will keep on moving.....
DM Mitch Friday December 18th, 2020 7:51:38 AM Niall takes a moment to clean a blade. He asks the others which way to go. Zazu learns that the Squatch is probably just hungry Ash moves after Beech noticing the Taur is no longer there. She takes some food from her pack and attempts to lure the monkey swarm away. Lothlo doesn’t think he can trace their way back but if the rest of the party is being their noisy selves he can probably hear them. Beech is staggered at 0 hp and only able to take a single move action getting only 40 feet away
Lothlo and Nial have no idea how to get back. Maybe Naithi will be able to help.
Ash manages to dig up another pack of food and throw it at the monkeys. They immediately seize it, hoot angrily at both of you, then vanish off into the trees.
Zazu thinks about the situation. He doesn’t remember anything about sasquatch being particularly violent. They are usually rather timid around other humanoids actually. So either something is influencing them to attack people… or they’re just using the pool as a hunting ground and think you’re a transformed deer or something. Something put in a strange body and disoriented makes easy prey after all.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 d3=2 ; Friday December 18th, 2020 9:23:28 PM Naithi, you're the druid, any idea how to get back?
DM Mitch Saturday December 19th, 2020 2:09:48 PM
(Drat I forgot again. Everyone was supposed to level up to 4 after the thief fight that ended the last module. Please level up over the break so we can do the dungeon at the proper level. Have a good holiday break!)
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 6/25 d8+3=4 ; d8+3=8 ; Saturday December 19th, 2020 11:31:30 PM
Ash waits until the monkeys are a little further out of sight before she gets closer to Beech
"Let's patch you up a little there" She casts a CLW spell to heal her taur friend "Now to find the others"
Ash casts a Ghost Sound spell, creating a noise equal to 12 people shouting. That should get the attention of the others and hopefully allow them to follow the sound and gather together.
--------------- Cast CLW on Beech. Rerolling the 1. Beech is healed for 8pts.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 28/28, CMD: 20 d20+9=14 ; Sunday December 20th, 2020 11:15:21 AM I think I hear something, I bet if we follow that we'll meet up with the rest of the party.
Perception = 14
DM Mitch Monday January 4th, 2021 9:14:30 AM Lothlo asks Naithi how to get back, reminding her she’s a druid Ash patches Beech up then casts a ghost sound of 12 people shouting Lothlo thinks he hears something and suggests they follow the commotion
The party eventually manages to regroup and find each other, though it takes a while. The locals that attacked you seem to have all dispersed for now, leaving you at peace.
(If you didn't do it during the break please remember to level up to 4)
Zazu (AC18, HP10of18) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP9) (Cayzle) Monday January 4th, 2021 9:23:59 AM
Zazu looks around, a little bit confused. "That was an odd fight. Very chaotic. But I think we can gather together for a new start. What were we all about, anyway?"
[OOC: Happy New Year everybody! And maybe we can have a little recap to remind us of all the balls we have in the air? After a long break, I'm losing track!]
[OOC: What's the amount of the most recent xp award, please?]
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 4/20 Character Monday January 4th, 2021 10:12:37 AM "We have a couple friends that we still need to find I think, before we continue our quest to find this instrument of Building...." Beech states and he nurses his wounds from the monkeys.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 36/36, CMD: 21 Monday January 4th, 2021 11:53:35 AM
Lothlo looks around, to him it seems that even though it took a while "the party eventually managed to regroup and find each other". We may need a little healing, but I think we are all here.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 Tuesday January 5th, 2021 12:15:10 AM
I put my clothes back on. That is one way to get in touch with ones primal self. Do you think going into the pool again would result in my changing into a different kind of animal?
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 6/25 Tuesday January 5th, 2021 2:19:53 AM
Ash rubs some of her wounds a little and then checks over the rest of the group to see how everyone else fares.
"I'm wondering whether we should have taken the opportunity to rest up a bit first before venturing into this forest. That, or perhaps we should start to think about finding a safe place soon. It's been a busy day"
OOC: Updated Ash to level 4
DM Mitch Tuesday January 5th, 2021 8:12:31 AM Zazu looks around and notes how odd and chaotic that last fight was. He also asks what they were about. Beech thinks they still need to find a few folks before they go after the instrument of building Lothlo suggests they may need a little healing but they are still hear Naithi suggests that pool allows one to get in touch with their primal self and asks if she goes in again if it will result in her turning into something else. Ash wonders if they should have rested first before heading out or if they should find a safe place to set up camp
The party is currently about half a day’s travel into the culverwood, heading towards an old ruin said to contain a Lyre of Building that will vastly increase the speed of building the town. Even better, it can apparently change to different instruments at will so anyone with musical skill can contribute with it. It was said to be about a day’s travel into the wood.
Now having been separated and then attacked by a magical pool the party needs to get their bearings again to make sure they’re heading in the right direction and possibly determine if it’s time for a rest.
(capturing the thieves guild members was supposed to take you up to 9000 exp and level four. For beating the sasquatch you get another 750. I’m pretty certain I’ve forgotten handing out exp amounts repeatedly so if you were way under 9000 it was probably my fault.)
Zazu (AC18, HP10of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+9=18 ; d20+11=23 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2021 6:27:44 PM
Zazu is happy to lead the way. "We've got only another half a day, friends."
If it is morning, the Culverwood native leads the way to the old ruin. If it is afternoon, then better to find a good campsite. While keeping a keen eye out!
Survival 18 Perception 23
[OOC: Sheet up to date!]
Náro (Violet) HP: (15/16) AC: (16) Tuesday January 5th, 2021 10:01:50 PM
Náro privately thinks that the fight could have been a lot less chaotic if the other party members hadn't transformed themselves into animal, either because they didn't take due caution, or out of... a sense of adventure... but he doesn't voice this thought, and merely continues to follow Zazu through the forest.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 4/20 Character Tuesday January 5th, 2021 10:23:00 PM "Ummm.... Does anyone have a bit of healing? those monkeys tried to tear me limb form limb, and I prefer my body parts to be attached."
Niall (JonL) HP: 36/36 AC: 17/11/16 Tuesday January 5th, 2021 11:03:46 PM
"I agree, I think taking a rest before we delve j to any ruins so that we are fresh going into it is a good idea."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 22/23 , CMD = 16 d8+5=7 ; d8+5=13 ; Tuesday January 5th, 2021 11:23:18 PM
I don't have any healing spells prepared, but if we wait until morning I can prepare some. I'll also prepare some good berries, if we can find any berries.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; Wednesday January 6th, 2021 5:14:14 AM
Ash casts two more cure spells - one on herself and one on Beech.
"I've still got a couple more spells up my sleeve but I'll see what I have left at the end of the day. I don't want to be completely unarmed if we come across a pack of monkeys again"
---------------- Cast CMW on Ash: 8+4+3. Ash is healed for 15pts Cast CMW on Beech: 8+5+3. Beech is healed for 16pts
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