DM Robert - "...dangerous times warrant abundant caution." Wednesday February 24th, 2021 8:24:10 PM
Bartomus questions the council. Stock thinks someone owes them. Zanderallen tries to hire the boat, and detects evil. Delia - yes Endurance makes you immune to the forced march fatigue. Ohen marks a spell for future reference. Stohp is ready to leave. Micah does some diplomacy. Sid surreptitiously reads the note.
_____________________
Lord Rothchild cocks an eyebrow at Bartomus. Lord Yeager responds, "We are still working with the merfolk to fully outline our diplomatic and economic relations. There's a lot of past history to work through."
The older fisherman turns to Zanderallen, "Well sir we have a good crew, but there's only so much space on board. We've a crew of 8, and can fit your group," He pauses and eyes the two minotaurs, "reasonably well. But a rower can't row to beat a turtle long. I guess we can hire 6 more crew that would allow enough to take turns at the oars, but then the boat would bet fairly crowded." He scratches his chin, "Reckon that with good winds and some strong backs we could have you on the western shore in 2 maybe 3 hours or so."
DM aside the forced march is because moving through the forest is going to be difficult terrain and I assume you're going to be in a hurry. So actually if Delia has the right feats it may not even be difficult terrain for her.
Zanderallen scans Malici and detects no evil. Sense Motive 30, just because Highlight to display spoiler: {You do get a strong sense of purpose from him, a strong will. Perhaps long talks over a campfire would reveal more.}
Micah diplomatically queries Malici I really should have considered a non M name for him, but that would also eliminate S names for sure, as well as B, Z, D, and O now. Malici smiles and offers the coin again. Sense Motive 30, just because Highlight to display spoiler: {You do get a strong sense of purpose from him, a strong will. Perhaps long talks over a campfire would reveal more.}
And as stated previous Ohen detects: the medallion radiates overwhelming: Universal, Conjuraction, Divination, multiple Enchantment, and Transmutation. [i]I just checked and Ohen did not follow up on the schools I gave him. Weird, arcane sight keeps saying like detect magic, but detect magic requires a knowledge arcane check to detect schools, and arcane sight says spellcraft to detect schools, but then can determine more based on detect magic, but then detect magic states use spellcraft after knowledge arcane to detect properties of an item. Very confusing. I will allow you to use either Spellcraft or Knowledge Arcane to determine possible spells involved on the Medallion, ROLL HIGH, REALLY HIGH.[i]
Ohen sees that Malici is a sorcerer between 9 and 12th level.
Sid reads the note. It's in draconic. It pretty much says what Tanglefoot told you.
Tanglefoot looks at his hand and then starts patting his robes and looking around on the floor.
Overlord Aerashkiel addresses the Silver Shields. "I leave this in your hands for now. Paragon Belkior will you see to means of staying in touch with the Silver Shields. The rest of us have duties that must be performed." She looks at all the council and then rises and exits the room.
Belkior bows to Aerashkiel. After she leaves he turns to you, "I believe I have a few feather tokens back at the temple."
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +17; Surv: +14; SM: +9 Thursday February 25th, 2021 9:38:22 AM
Stock nods to Ohen, "Yeah as much as I hate being teleported I appreciate its usefulness. I'm sure the folks in the Catacombs would be willing to put it down on paper for you for one time use as well...alas we probably don't have time for shopping at present."
Then to the council he says, "You need to screw your pride to the sticking place and make nice with the merfolk, even if just for now. The guard is good, but having a below-the-water naval force is better; especially now that you have multiple hostile forces in the area. Even if you are not ready to make them your allies, I'm fairly certain they are the enemy of your enemies.
Paragon Belkior - we have an extra pair of ring gates. Can we use them as a communication channel?"
========= We still have the Ring Gates. The DM heavily hinted we'd want to make use of them in the module although they are currently off our WBL.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+17=25 ; d20+17=34 ; Thursday February 25th, 2021 4:04:14 PM
Zanderallen nods to the fisherman, "You'll have a bonus on top if you can get us there that quickly. we'll be at the dock as soon as we can." He clears Malici and offers a hand, "Sorry to submit you to that, but these are uncertain times. Your help would be appreciated."
He bows to the council, "We will report as soon as we learn anything. Then we will quickly stop by the temple Lord Belkior, then home to gear up, and then the dock."
Zanderallen moves to follow Belkior to the temple, doing his best to refrain from picking up and carrying the short legged halfling. -------------- Sense Motive 25 (ignore double tap)
Micah nods thanks to Malici after he passes the examinations. "I am off to my quarters to get my equipment. Would you care to join me?" he offers.
When Stock speaks, the priest's mien goes blank, attempting to hide his mirth at the discomfort the dwarf's words surely caused.
With or without the half dragon, he heads back to get his armor and other gear.
====================== Sense motive 30
Stohp (John H subbing) Thursday February 25th, 2021 6:22:14 PM
As Stohp expected, the Shields off to do the council's bidding, so she heads back to their quarters to prepare for the journey.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 Thursday February 25th, 2021 6:26:27 PM
Ohen is deep in thought staring at the medallion.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yeah I noticed the discrepancy with Arcane Sight. I just used Detect Magic's rules. Knowledge (Arcane) to determine school, and Spellcraft to determine properties. In the end, it doesn't matter, because I add the same +15 to Knowledge (Arcane) and Spellcraft. I meant for my February 20 post to be a 24 Knowledge (Arcane) to determine school, and the Spellcraft natural 20, total of 35, to determine properties or spells. Let me know if I should make more rolls for other properties.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+19=35 ; Thursday February 25th, 2021 7:00:45 PM
Sid hides the note in his hand and says to Corbin, "We'll do what we can as fast as we can. Don't lost faith." on the way out he pats Tanglefoot, "It'll be ok. Your people are strong and we don't forget our friends." During the exchange he plants the note in Tanglefoot's pocket. "I'll meet you at HQ!" Sid says and darts to his home to pack and prepare.
DM Robert - "You need to screw your pride to the sticking place and make nice with the merfolk," Thursday February 25th, 2021 8:08:32 PM
Stock offers the ring gates for communication. Zanderallen is for getting ready and going as soon as possible. Micah is ready to get ready. Stohp feels they are once again the council's lackeys. Ohen concentrates on the medallion Sid does roguey things. Bartomus ? Delia ? ___________
Stock's comments stop some of the council people from leaving. Lady Asking says, "Impertinent." and leaves in what you assume is a huff. Lord Rothchild simply looks down his nose at you, sniffs with disdain and leaves. Lord Yeager says, "Rather harsh words sir." and also leaves. Belkior sighs and shakes his head, "For better or worse there's always someone that blurts things out." He smiles at Stock to take the sting out of his words. "Friend Stock, I fear you may have made some enemies today, and you are as a babe when dealing the political game. Come let's be off, but if you have those ring gates that would be the fastest and most secure method of staying in contact. I'll have a temple acolyte on duty all the time to observe the ring for any messages you pass through."
Corbin nods to Sid. "You're a good lad. I trust you'll do right by Cutter." He heads out.
The two fisherman say, "We'd best get moving to hire some people this time of day."
AS you recall, you came here in the late afternoon, at this time it is now suppertime. Given what you know by the time you get ready and then head out, you'll probably make landfall as night is just starting. Though that would put you on shore to begin your journey as soon as the sun came up.
Jasper says, "Oh, thank you. It's makes me miss working for you to see how you jump in to help others." He looks up at Stock. "The Paragon is right though, the rulers weld power you can't even think of, like sudden rezoning of your residence, or something like that. Best make nice when the opportunity presents itself again."
Tanglefoot nods and suddenly grabs Sid in a hug. "Thank you. You have done so much for my people and for me. You did saved me from certain death with the trolls, and of course then you saved the whole village from invasion." He lets Sid go and then pats his pocket again and finds the note. He shakes his head, "I thought I checked that pocket."
Malici watches the interchange between Tanglefoot and Sid (note the note passing, just the actions and words). Then he nods to Micah. "As I'm not that sure of my way around your fair city I think it best I accept your gracious offer."
Ohen gazes long and hard at the medallion. One can almost see the glow in his eyes twirling like twin whirlpools. Ohen only Highlight to display spoiler: {You're pretty sure that some of these spells are in play when creating the medallion: Wish, Geas, Permanancy, Major Creation, and Nondetection. Certainly not all the spells in use simple from the amount of aura's you detect.}
The party exits the council chamber and makes a quick stop at the temple to Alemi, where Belkior is also the high priest. One of the ring gates is exchanged.
Any last minute shopping? Next post will have you leaving at the wharf...unless you want to do anything else. Remember you have not ate dinner, and you will be arriving on shore after the sun has set. It is currently mid spring as no one has really given me any time of season otherwise.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday February 25th, 2021 9:40:30 PM
Bartomus was lost in his thoughts until Stock called out the Council's leadership. He didn't disagree with Stock, rather just sat there slowly nodding his head in agreement. He also continued to nod in agreement with Belkior's assessment of the situation.
"Jaspar, we miss you as well. It would be great if we can help though, not fair that these marauders have attacked you all," Bartomus said and just shrugged at the comment that Stock and probably everyone else would need to make amends for the statement of the obvious.
"You two, I am wondering if we might on the sail drop a message or a dozen to the merfolk? Not sure how we would do that...maybe something bright and shiny with a message inside. Could we drop glowing weighted floats every hour or two with some type of message attached?" While Bartomus directed that back at the two fishermen, but really looked about the Shields. "They may not like it, but Stock is absolutely right about needing everyone to help and that included the MerKing and his court if possible."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29 Thursday February 25th, 2021 10:01:55 PM
Delia tries to cover a snort with a cough at Stock's callout of the Council. As members of the council huffily leave, she leans over and mutters, "The Float probably did things just as terrible as what they're mad at the Merfolk for doing. People aren't magically nicer just because they don't have gills or a tail. People who are actively trying to kill you are much worse than people who used to try to kill you and have decided not to anymore."
Delia will introduce herself to Jasper and promises that, even though she is new to the Shields, she's just as willing to help his city.
Delia is ready to go whenever everyone is ready. (Benefits of only have work clothes.) She will help in any way she can to speed up preparations.
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +17; Surv: +14; SM: +9 Friday February 26th, 2021 9:06:26 AM
Stock smiles at the interactions and then nods to Paragon Belkior. "It's a fair point but what they may just need to be reminded of is that while they are playing politics, I am not. I, along with the other Shields, will just keep saving the day. I will allow it is wise council nonetheless and thank you for your honesty."
To the rest he says, "I will jog ahead and have Happy box up some meals for us and the crew.
Delia- does Hawky have any dietary requirements?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday February 26th, 2021 4:10:41 PM
Zanderallen nods to the fishermen and Stock as they announce plans of action, he thanks the paragon for being their point of communication and leaves him one of the rings. He quickly makes his way through the city back to headquarters. Once there he removes his fancy clothes, and switches to his rugged adventuring gear and armor. Making sure all his equipment is properly stashed he grabs several bags of gold and makes his way down to the docks with whoever else is ready. He glammers his plate armor to look like normal clothes.
Stohp (John H subbing) Friday February 26th, 2021 5:05:45 PM
Micah escorts Malici back to their quarters, but stops along the way to buy some supplies, grabbing a couple of flasks of acid and two flasks of alchemist fire. "Tanglefoot's mention of trolls reminded me that I have been wanting to have some of these on hand," he explains to his new companion.
Once at the Shields' home, Micah gives his guest a quick tour of the ground floor and makes sure he has something to drink and eat before heading to his chamber to retrieve his armor and other adventuring gear.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Friday February 26th, 2021 9:55:27 PM
Sid stops for supper on the way, bringing a few things that Elly loves and one or two treats for her apprentice. He explains what is going on with the Float and the surrounding area to Elly only, after supper and they spend a few minutes alone. He promises to come back, as always, and let's her know that Torbin might need assistance and that Tanglefoot might need a friend. She's always been better at that than he has and he wants to make sure that people have the support that they need. She knows her limits and skills and he trusts her.
When he is done making sure he has fresh tea and food in his HHH he heads to the docks after a long goodbye.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29 Saturday February 27th, 2021 1:55:45 AM
Delia smiles at Stock's concern for Hawky, "Thanks for thinking of him. He'll eat anything that used to breath though. I'll go with you to help carry food, and to get some of his favourites. Do you think Happy has any extra beef kidneys lying around?..."
She'll jog along with Stock to the Giggling Ghost and the on to the Shield's next meeting point, whistling to call Hawky to her from where he was waiting right outside the council building. She'll then ask, "Do the Shields often get called to speak to the council? If so, I'll have to get used to them..."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 Saturday February 27th, 2021 10:11:43 AM
Ohen stares at the medallion, his eyes swirling and glowing, twin pools of gold. After a while, he comes to himself with a start, and nods as if satisfied.
Later on when the Shields are alone together, he'll talk to all of them. "I was able to see some of the properties of that medallion. It has powerful magics on it, magic powerful enough to warp the fabric of reality (wish). Malici's has also been put under a powerful compulsion by it (geas). I think it would be wise to try and determine if that compulsion is as harmless as traveling here, or is more sinister. There is permanency magic on it, as well as creation magic (major creation). And we were told that it resists scrying (nondetection). There was definitely more besides that."
While shopping. "Given the number and uh... size," Ohen's eyes flick briefly to the Taurs, "of our group, buying scrolls of teleport would not be feasible. I will try to figure it out on my own."
DM Robert - "Jaspar, we miss you as well." Saturday February 27th, 2021 10:31:52 AM area map
Bartomus makes a suggestion Stock goes for takeout. Delia helps Stock Stohp is ready Zanderallen gives out a ring Micah picks up some things. Sid takes his time. Ohen....?? grr, posting after 9am when I start typing thus making me redo some of my typing. __________________
All the Shields gather at the doc and find the fishing boat with which they had set up a contract. Stock and Delia arrive with food. The boat crew quickly munch it down. While the others wait. The boat captain, Ahab, rubs his hands together. When he learns of Bartomus's thought about dropping messages to the Merfolk he shakes his head. "My understanding is that them Merfolk live deep in the lake, over 50 miles south the Float and however deep the bottom is. That would be a great detour and add days of travel onto your mission."
Malici scratches his head. "I don't feel any sort of compulsion other than to return to this area. I'm not sure of anything else. Perhaps it must be also keeping me here."
The boat crew makes ready. a lass, Sid has yet to show up.
Malici turns to the other Shields. "From that, let's see, his name was Tanglefoot right, well from what he said I take it you saved an entire village?"
The sun goes down behind the eastern mountain ranges when Sid finally comes waltzing down to the wharf. It's clear he's already eaten. In dusk the boat sets out. It's close packed in the craft It's 30 feet long and 18 wide. There's a single mast rising mid boat and three oars on each side. Ahab's crew seems competent.
It's a good thing you have the oars as the light wind seems mostly out of the south west. Unless someone has some control weather or wind related spells. The rowers break into some sea chanties to keep time. After a while the non-rowers keep the singing up, as the rowers need their breath to pull the oars. The second shift of rowers take over, and you see shore, dimly in the night. You make shore and disembark and Captain Ahab bids you ado. "Sorry for the late arrival. Circumstances were a bit out of my control though." He glances at Sid.
Jasper has been fairly quite all this time. In fact he's been asleep. But he wakes up when you hit shore and looks apprehensively at the forest.
It's night. Do you want to try and move forward or set camp here? What sort of camp, i.e. campfire or cold camp? Watches set?
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday February 28th, 2021 7:20:11 AM
Stohp presumably knows about how long it will take to get to where their going from past trips (or Jasper does). She tries to figure out when they will arrive if they rest now
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=16 ; Sunday February 28th, 2021 10:51:13 PM "Not thinking it would be a wise thing to light a big old fire here on the beach and create a beacon in the night to call in the nightmares." Bartomus said as they huddled after coming ashore. He took a few steps towards the shore and just listened and then looked about. [b]"Don't like just sleeping here on the shore, but that might be a safe move.
Perception - 16
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +17; Surv: +14; SM: +9 d20+14=21 ; Monday March 1st, 2021 9:20:24 AM
When Delia asks about past meetings with the council, Stock shrugs, "Maybe every month or two we get called by Belkior...although it is growing more often. Best keep your eyes open with that crew. I believe most of them to be well meaning, especially Belkior. The rest though we've not yet gotten to know."
Later at the landing...
"I don't see a reason for us to force a march at night through the dark. Seems like some of us would trip through the woods...Anyway let's see about finding a place to bed down."
======== Survival 21 looking for a non-descript, defensible camp sight inside the treeline.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29 d20+17=36 ; Monday March 1st, 2021 10:43:21 AM "We'll have to force a march through the forest once dawn comes anyway, but... I guess we don't have to start yet. Hawky and I normally take second or third watch, so we'll do that again. If it's alright."
She will also look for a good, sheltered campsite.
=========================== Survival for looking for safe campsite in the area: 36 (+4 more for 40 if forest favored terrain is relevant yet)
I don't know if the Shields normally take 4 or 3 watch shifts, but she will volunteer for any of the mid shifts. At the start of her watch, she would cast Darkvision on herself (lasts 7 hours).
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d8=7 ; Monday March 1st, 2021 11:29:22 AM
Micah watches as Delia and Stock work to identify a camp site, nodding his appreciation to each. He takes the opportunity to stretch his own legs while they set up camp.
"Let us settle down for a proper meal, no fire needed, before we start are watches. Please give me some time while I pray for it," he explains as he sits down at the chosen site for an extended prayer. After about 15 minutes, the tone of his prayers change, obviously shifted into the casting of a ritual. When he has completed it, a magnificent table cover with find food and drink and fitted with enough chairs of the appropriate size for everyone, springs forth in their campsite. "Thanks be do Domi," he says as he sets the example by sitting at the table and helping himself.
While eating, he offers to cast darkvision on Delia. If she declines, he casts it on himself.
============ Prayed to fill open 2nd level slot with darkvision and open 5th level slot with Heroes' Feast. Provides 12 temporary hit points, +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and will saves, and +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects, and benefits of neutralize poison and remove disease for the next 12 hours--basically until the end of our watches.
Micah volunteers to take last watch. He casts darkvision on either Delia or himself, duration is 11 hours, being ready to start his morning prayers once others awake.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday March 1st, 2021 3:25:43 PM
As they disembark Zander, with a short glare at a certain elf, thanks captain Ahab warmly, "You and your men did a fine job. I could not have asked for more. Here is the promised gold and bonus. We'll be contacting the Temple to Alemi to arrange our return so no need to wait for us. Safe return."
"Let's push far enough off shore to avoid being visible to roving pirates. Then we can get a good night's rest and start first thing in the morning. I will take 1st watch while there is still some light." He lays in heartily to Micah's prepared feast, bowing his head in thanks to Domi.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Monday March 1st, 2021 3:54:06 PM Sorry, I can do the last watch with Micah," Bartomus added.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday March 1st, 2021 4:44:35 PM
Sid mumbles his apologies once he actually quite embarrassed for having diner with his new wife and skipping out on what would be their honeymoon while telling her to try and take take of the home front. "I only need 4hrs so if I trance the first part of the evening I can take the later half, or whatever would work best for you."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 Monday March 1st, 2021 5:29:38 PM "A wonderful meal. Thanks be to Domi."
"I can see in the dark, I can take 2nd watch."
DM Robert - "...we can get a good night's rest and start first thing in the morning." Monday March 1st, 2021 8:05:04 PM
Stohp wonders how long the march will take As stated previously, but you were out will, it's 2 days march because of the difficult terrain. Bartomus thinks it's wise not to sleep on shore. Stock looks for a defensible place to make camp. Micah lays out a feast....lasts for 12 hours, 8 of which you're in camp. Zanderallen pays the boat crew. Sid mumbles an apology while still not revealing he's newly wed. Ohen volunteers for second watch.
Hmm, seems we have some questions about who's on what watch, let alone how long a watch is. Just an FYI, you may want to work out a marching order unless you're going to walk through the woods in a skirmish line. Might I suggest when you've gotten the bugs worked out...put in on your wiki page? _______ Watches - 2 hour shifts? First Watch - Zanderallen Second Watch - Ohen Third Watch - Delia and hawk?, Sid? Fourth Watch - Micah and Bartomus
Stock and Delia manage to find a fairly good spot to set up a camp, as there's a small outcropping of rock just off the shoreline in the first area of trees. It's large enough to see over if you stand on your tip toes and wide enough to protect the entire party from prying eyes further in the forest.
Stock and Stoph manage to not volunteer for a watch and thus attempt to get a good night's sleep.
Malici observes the team pull off the campsite. He seems somewhat put off that no one addressed his question about their saving of the Lizard-folk village while on the cruise over to the shore. "I too can see in the dark and am willing to aid in your watches. I do not require a great amount of sleep."
Malici will take second watch with Ohen. To help pass the time he tries to engage in some quiet small talk with Ohen "I can see that you have some of the blood of dragons in your line. Do you find that others, I mean humans and such, tend to ostracize you for that? I've often found myself on the receiving end of persecution and thus have often had to move. Have you heard anything about this group's past exploits? I find it interesting that they don't seem to have a care about those they help in the past, not bothering to check up on them or keep up with them. Are they mercenaries?"
Fortunately this night passes uneventfully.
The morning will bring the start of your journey. You will be traveling in an old growth forest, that has few animal trails (the occasionally large beetle was actually hunted out and killed by the forest before the shift to the plateau.) It's going to be filled with large old trees, piles of dead leaves, vines, and lots of low shrubbery. While you don't need a marching order, you will find that having a trailbreaker (and possibly switching off for that position) is going to make things easier. NOTE Delia is not affected by the terrain and can move at normal speed.
Feel free to make any sort of traveling role checks you think might be useful.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=14 ; d20+8=12 ; Monday March 1st, 2021 10:37:12 PM
Bartomus enjoyed being up and not only doing his daily meditations but also getting to watch the rising sun and its light upon the distant lake and nearby forest.
When they started off, Bartomus offered to help mark trail using his glave to cut away saplings that would help his colleagues follow along. He was comfortable in working his way through the brush and shrubs, as his growing up with the nomads of the plain made him accustomed to finding trails and avoiding trips.
"Jaspar, we need to commission a good road and path for you all with a right and proper dock on the lake's edge," he offered after slashing a few sapplings and briars. He was leaning on his glave and looking back at the others.
Bartomus has woodland stride, so that will help him to move along slashing trail marks with his glave. Perception 14; Survival 12
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=9 ; d20=7 ; d20=17 ; d20=16 ; d20=7 ; d20=4 ; d20=11 ; Monday March 1st, 2021 11:01:18 PM "It probably makes more sense for me to scout ahead with Hawky, but I can trailbreak if that's what we need. I've spent a lot of years doing this kind of thing for a handful of mercenary groups, so whatever you guys need I can do."
If trailbreaking, Delia will use her survival skills to try and lead the party through the animal trails and patches of lighter underbrush.
If scouting, Delia will stay within a reasonable distance of the group crashing through the woods and, if she finds an easier path direct them towards it, but mostly be on alert for dangers or signs/tracks of the enemies Jasper has warned them about and any other threats that make their home in the supposedly ex-spooky forest.
Regardless of what else Delia does, she will instruct Hawky to scout. He will maneuver through the trees overhead, trying to look like a regular old bird, and be on the lookout for any threats that he can detect. He has specific calls to inform Delia of immediate/close and far-off dangers, as well as general size of the threat.
I'll throw in some know (geo) and know (nature) in for good measure to see if I know any faster/easier ways or identify potential dangers. Know (Geo): 20 (+16) Know (Nature): 22 (+11)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 5:53:38 AM
Stohp does her best to answer any and all questions Malici has.
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +17; Surv: +14; SM: +9 d20+17=22 ; Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 9:20:10 AM
Stock wakes realizing he never told the others when he'd take a watch. He sheepishly does not mention his oversight. When it's his turn to break trail, he takes out his engraved hand axe and attacks the foliage with gusto.
========== Perception 22
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 11:43:31 AM
Reminder to DM. Stohp has specifically stated that she has checked in with the other groups we have helped in the past. Of course, Malici and Ohen would not be aware of this.
Marching order. If no one objects. Delia scouts ahead. Bartomus, carrying(?) Jaspar leads the rest of the party breaking trail and following Delia's signs.
In the absence of a trail, we will be single file. Stock Stohp Ohen Malici Micah Zanderallen
If path allows two by two then Delia and Bartomus as before Stock and Zanderallen Stohp Ohen and Malici Micah
Micah finishes his prayers, breaks his fast, despite still be full from last night's dinner, then dons his armor, and is ready to set out with the others.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 4:40:27 PM
Ohen will cast mage armor in the morning, at noon, and in the evening, so that it's always up.
Ohen will talk to Malici during his watch. "My draconic ancestry is less noticeable than yours, and I've moved around a lot anyway, so it hasn't been as much of an issue. Of course, until my eyes started glowing. I have definitely gotten strange looks from people since then. I generally ignore other people's negative opinion of me. I imagine that your other ancestry also leads to persecution, however. "I must admit that I've been swept up quickly be this group, and do not know details of their past exploits, only that they are considered noble warriors and heroes of the Float. I have started to hear stories, though admittedly from their side. Who in particular have they not checked up on? From my perspective, they've dropped everything to come to the aid of Jaspar as soon as they heard something was wrong."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+7=27 ; Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 5:53:50 PM
Zanderallen accepts Micah's marching order and slots himself into place accordingly. He keeps looking around nervously, uncomfortable without an enclosed ceiling over his head. "One would think the canopy would give more comfort than the open sky but it almost feels more unnatural somehow." He keeps his eyes and ears open as they travel, and whenever a particularly dense undergrowth halts their progress till a path is cut he opens his divine senses for the presence of evil. ----------------------------- Perception 27 Detect Evil, 60 ft cone, blocked by 3 feet of wood if an area is particularly dense
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=20 ; Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 7:04:51 PM
Sid shuffles to the end of the line, pouting slightly that Micah seems to forgotten him, but glad that he doesn't have to break the trail. "I'll keep an eye out on our tail end to make sure that nothing comes up behind us."
DM Robert - Prepost Disclaimer Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 7:56:08 PM Micah: Reminder to DM. Stohp has specifically stated that she has checked in with the other groups we have helped in the past. Of course, Malici and Ohen would not be aware of this.
Yes and I specifically asked about this at the beginning of the module which Stohp did role-play well. Part of this module is going to lead you to 'other things' down the line. But I would also like to point out that you do not, have an effective means of communication with all the groups you have 'helped', wherein you could....oops almost said too much. Ergo... On the Float is easy, you mostly interact with the Fence level, the Merchant level, and the Trash level.
Lizard Folk at Riverton: you have a contact through Tanglefoot their diplomat on the Float.
Beast Folk: you know Jasper and Zoule, but you have no way to interact/contact with them. They all left the Float and it's not like you can just call or text them.
Cutter (human village): I think you went there once, and have Torbin Cook as a contact on the Float.
Merfolk: you know King Atteun, but again there is no line of communication.
Surface Drow of It’lal: Lady Yasume of House Mylyl, Lady Larvanya Bralfah of House Bralfah. Lady Athena of House Bancurpi. There's a Gate to the It'lal but no formal delegation in town.
Kobolds in the caves below It'lal: king Kasmeer. No direct line of communication there.
DM Robert - On with the Show Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 8:26:20 PM
Bartomus hacks a trail. Delia does some scouting Stohp responds perfunctorily. Micah organizes the party. Ohen defends the Shields. Zanderallen tries to detect evil while walking. Sid humble marches at rear.
Marching order. If no one objects. Delia scouts ahead. Bartomus, Stock Jasper Stohp Ohen Malici Micah Zanderallen Sid _______________________
Bartomus marches in front hacking a trail but like Delia he is not too bothered by the undergrowth. Thus there's a time or two he fails to hack at things because he doesn't perceive them as an impediment. Fortunately, Stock is next and feels like working out some energy so what Bartomus misses he manages to whack soundly.
Delia finds the going pretty easy if a bit unnatural. This part of the forest still has no natural wildlife. It is quiet with only the wind rustling the young leaves as any counterpoint of sound to your parties loud slashing and marching. Delia does run across the remains of a giant beetle half smashed under a huge tree limb. It's almost like the limb just detached itself from the tree and fell on the beetle. Delia does manage to find some new berries, just ripe and some mushrooms. Enough for a snack for everyone, or for some seasoning of cold trail rations.
Jasper responds, "Well certainly that would be nice and it's on the to do list. But setting up a village isn't something that happens quickly. We've been busy working on the pyramid to clean it up and get some of the niceties of living arraigned. You don't realize how you depend on fresh running water in the Float, but out here it's a lot like a long term camping trip. We're getting there. Hopefully in a year we may get some sort of trail going, a road is a long ways off. Let's see how did the council phrase it...it has to be economically feasible. In other words we have to come up with something the Float wants, that is something we can sell at a profit you know."
Malici walks along listening to Jasper. "Mr. Jasper, I understand you've lived in the Float. May I suggest you consider what the Float has and what it doesn't have to try to come up with some form of commodity."
Knowledge Local 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You remember that: The Lizard-Folk have set themselves as lumberers and makers of wood products. The Drow came up with spider silk clothing and minor magic items to be sold. Cutter has turned itself into the garbage composting village.}
Malic looks at Ohen and Micah since they are closest in line. "Is there anything that you could suggest to your friend?"
Zanderallen and Sid find themselves trudging along at the rear. Zanderallen tries to envision all the leaves as just a big green roof.
In all you spot nothing more exciting. Thankfully the ancient Crying Wood even hated insects so there are hardly any bugs around to cause you problems. After a long day of travel you estimate that you've only covered 14 miles, and that not in a straight line, but rather in the path of least resistance. Jasper estimates that at this pace you should reach the pyramid about noon tomorrow. At the end of the day Bartomus and Stock are the only ones that reallyworked up a sweat having been trail breaking and chopping all day. Whew, there's a smell.
When you stop for the day Malici goes up to Stock and Bartomus, "Good sirs, if you would like I have a spell which would aid in cleaning one's self up." Spellcraft 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {probably prestidigitation}
Night Watch? Watches - 2 hour shifts? First Watch - Zanderallen Second Watch - Ohen and Malici? Third Watch - Delia and hawk?, Sid? Fourth Watch - Micah and Bartomus Please make Perception checks for your watch period. Also feel free to question Jasper or Malici.[/i]
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 8:20:04 AM
Stohp is a little perturbed to find out they didn't have a solid trading plan before moving to the woods. For some reason she thought they had. "Food is a good option, right now the float has to import all of it's food. Well except what we catch in the lake. In theory beating the imported food prices should be easy as you'd have less transportation overhead but the lack of good roads makes any trading difficult as you can't transport things in bulk. What you need is something in the woods that is valuable in small quantities for easy transport until you can get a proper road built. Which here means some sort of plant probably." She sinks into thought, making various hrms and hums as she walks along.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+4=11 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 8:35:10 AM
Unlike Zanderallen, Micah finds the open air exhilarating and marvels at how many different shades of green available to gaze upon. Beyond the markets of metal and fuel, Micah has little to offer in the way of potential commercial ventures and keeps mostly to himself during the long walk.
================ Perception 11 on watch
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +17; Surv: +14; SM: +9 Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 9:22:44 AM
When Malici asks about cleaning up, Stock looks down at himself, notices a loose twig and tosses it away, ignoring the stains from vegetation and sweat that have coated him. "I'm not too dirty yet...but sure, why not."
"I'll take first watch.
So Jasper - what are we likely to find when we get to the village? What kinds of enemies? How many? How are the villagers defending themselves? How are they even holding back the wave of the siege?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+7=11 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+12=16 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 10:02:37 AM
When they were done, he was sweaty, thirsty, and stinky. Not necessarily in the order of greatest concern, mind you. When Malici was offering a quick way to freshen up, and the Taur seeing no major water hole nearby to wallow in, he quickly agreed, having an idea what spell might be involved. "Thank you, as I suspect that even the Float might have an idea of where the two of us are at if the wind shifts just right."
When the light began to fade, after a good helping of bread, nuts, and dried fruits, Bartomus unrolled his kit and was asleep nearly instantly and snoring shortly thereafter as he dreamed of various things with the occasionally tall Tauress.
When he was shaken awake for his watch, he yawned, stretched, and took a slow walk about their camp to get his bearings and clear out all of the cobwebs.
[i] KnowLoca =11; Spellcraft 12; Perception 16
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+7=17 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 4:23:30 PM "I can see how much of an undertaking building a proper path through this forest would be." He takes his meal quietly and settles in for his watch. ----------------------------- Perception 17
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=35 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 5:46:12 PM
Sid eyes the woods and keeps his mind on the task at hand. "The Float is more of a hub of commerce and recreation. We connect the outside Wold to the area and provide an easy assembly point." He says more automatically to himself, and possibly Z, than anything. Walking through the woods and only having to be normally paranoid makes him feel better however so that by evening he is able to help setup camp, eat, and trance without issue. After four hours he takes the middle shifts that would be more disruptive to others.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 d20+1=18 ; d20+15=23 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 6:06:19 PM
Ohen will speak with Micah about the communication problem. "As we've seen from recent events, there needs to be better communication between the float and the surrounding cities. Considering the necessity of trade in a floating city, and the advantages of quick communication between leaders, I'm surprised the council hasn't done it already. Perhaps we can talk to them about setting it up?" "What role do the Silver Shields have in the Float? Do we in general help someone when the council tells us to, or are we more autonomous? Does it make sense for the Silver Shields to set up communication, or wouldn't it be best to set up sending stones in some sort of postal system set up by the council?" Ohen is happy with his marching and watch position. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18 Local. 23 Perception
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=13 ; d20=18 ; d20=19 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 6:15:35 PM
The extreme quiet of the woods unnerves Delia initially, every noise (especially from the party) breaking loudly against her senses. However, after a few hours she settles into it and allows the heavy silence to calm her from the stress of the Council and the threats unveiled there. During their meal break she would share the berries and mushrooms she found to make their rations a little bit more interesting.
She would come awake quickly when shaken for third watch and nod amiably to Sid as she casts Darkvision on herself and settles in for their shift. If there's a convenient tree that she can perch in, she will do so to give herself both a better vantage point and a place to hide. If there isn't a good tree, she'll just find a shadow to melt into.
DM Robert - "I'm not too dirty yet...but sure, why not." d20+12=13 ; Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 8:43:44 PM
I'm skipping the summary because in flipping screens I accidentally closed this one after I was done with the writing so now I have to rewrite it. Grrrr
First Watch - Zanderallen (17) and Stock (no perception role) Second Watch - Ohen (23) and Malici (13) Third Watch - Delia (34) and hawk (30) and Sid (35) Fourth Watch - Micah (11) and Bartomus (16)
Jasper puffs along behind and responds to Stohp. "Well we were working on tilling up that green space around the pyramid and turning it into a farmstead. It's slow going and of course most of the crops we'll be needing for ourselves. However Briadoc Greenstocking, has been doing a lot of exploring around us in the forest. He says he's sure there some unique things that could be distilled from different plants." He continues along for a bit and then answers Stock. "Well at first it was more of a confrontation, there were these strange looking humanoids, with a purple vegetable-like skin and razor-sharp claws. Its head sports two large yellow eyes, a wide mouth, inset nose, and a topknot of dark brown leaves. Leafy tendrils protrude from its shoulders, midsection, arms, and legs." Knowledge Nature 21 Highlight to display spoiler: { some hybrid of a Vegepygmy}
Jasper pauses and then continues "And there were some old, moss covered, dead looking trees, but they were walking around. First off one of them purple humanoids steps out and proclaims itself ruler of the land and that we was trespassing. When we went to see what's what he said to bow down and accept his rule or die. Well I can tell you, actually we asked for some time to think on it. But then he started attacking. We fled back to the pyramid and holed up there. Briadoc had some vials of stuff, said twas agent orange and to toss them out at the things attacking. They didn't like it much and retreated. Then the next day we started noticing strange plants around the far edge of the greenspace. That's when it was decided I should get some help." Knowledge nature 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {maybe some form of treant, okay a lighting treant}
Malici casts prestidigitation on Bartomus and Stock, and anyone else that wants some freshening up.
Ohen asks some questions of the group when setting up camp. sticking them in here."Considering the necessity of trade in a floating city, and the advantages of quick communication between leaders, I'm surprised the council hasn't done it already. Perhaps we can talk to them about setting it up?" "What role do the Silver Shields have in the Float? Do we in general help someone when the council tells us to, or are we more autonomous? Does it make sense for the Silver Shields to set up communication, or wouldn't it be best to set up sending stones in some sort of postal system set up by the council?"
Malici asks, "I thought the Float was ruled by an overlord, but this council seems to have a fair amount of power in your city. Would you say it's a representative democracy? I mean is the council elected? Knowledge Local 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Deriving from the old tradition of its founding from the merger of two communities, there are two leaders in the Float. The Overlord dwells in the palace at the top of the Open Air Level. The Underlord lives in the Bunker on the Trash Level, maintaining the magic that powers the Big Float. But these two alone do not Power In The Float
Since the Float is a form of democracy, egalitarianism is valued, and those who openly display their power are mocked and scorned (aside from the OverLord and the UnderLord). Therefore, those who are powerful tend to use their influence in secret, and it is hard to figure out who is in charge. However, these centers of power are fairly well known:
The Floating City Council are advisors selected by the Overlord, in number chosen by him, to advise him on policy and strategy. Meanwhile, the bureaucracy, or civil service, actually runs things in the upper city. These devoted officials, chosen by test and promoted by merit, control the day-to-day affairs of the city and directs the city guard. This bureaucracy also licenses and tracks adventuring groups, following the New Elennian tradition of relying on hero groups for special missions and defense of the city. In the city below, the Underlord and his 400 undercrats, run the magical machinery that keeps the Float afloat. An old tradition of nobly born aristocrats still persists, with the wealthiest families being the most powerful. The Big Float does not permit guilds, believing that such things take away from the freedoms of the citizens. Therefore, such guilds that exist are thinly disguised as clubs or individual businesses. The most prominent of these are the three distinct groups of thief organizations. These are the Rogues’ Fellowship, the Black Blades, and the Lord’s of Diamonds. There are diverse gangs and protection societies that hold more sway on the Fence and the Trash.
Elections and Transitions
Once a year, on Mask Day, the Underlord emerges to preside over the selection of 20 new Undercrats, and to switch roles with the Overlord. The Overlord becomes the Underlord, and vice versa. They continue rotating each year.
Current Turtle Law states that the Overlord and Underlord serve until one of them retires, dies, or is impeached. As a point of history, the longest any pair of lords has retained office is 31 years. When one Lord leaves office, the other Lord must also abdicate as soon as an election campaign can be completed. The election fills both positions. Anyone can run for Overlord, and a candidate typically self-funds the campaign or has backers provide financing. After the election, the winning candidate becomes Overlord and the second-place winner becomes Underlord. They swap positions after the second Mask Day after the election, then every Mask Day as usual. }
The night passes seemingly quietly. You hear nothing. You see nothing.
Now originally when I wrote this module there was no ranger, and no flying scout. You are approximately a half day's trail breaking noisy movement away from the pyramid. Which is to say Delia and Bartomus could make it here in a couple of hours. You may want to take some game time and plan how you want to do this. At this point, you really can't sneak, well Delia could, maybe Bartomus, but the rest of you are going to be heard. Options, go straight in, scout the siege line, look for the main army encampment, etc.
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +17; Surv: +14; SM: +9 d20+10=21 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+3=22 ; Thursday March 4th, 2021 11:42:39 AM "Sounds like we're dealing with some kind of vegepygmy thing...part humanoid, part plant along with more treants. Didn't we just deal with treants on the Float?
So how do we want to approach this place? Do we have any magical solutions to getting close without being detected? How about ways to find a soft spot in the siege that we can exploit?
You know that I want to just go straight in but that may not be all your cup of tea."
======= Knowledge Nature 21 vs DC21 Nature 24 vs DC24...wow, nailed it on the dot twice in a row Local 22vs DC20
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday March 4th, 2021 12:25:37 PM
Zanderallen considers Ohen's and Malici's questions before answering to the best of his knowledge. "I have been confused my whole life as to how the government of the Float works. I know there are overcrats and undercrats and they get chosen by lot and there's a big celebration every year where the overcrats and undercrats switch positions. The undercrats live in some sort of control room for the floating city in the Trash level that nobody really knows anything about. As to the council I have no clue as to it's membership or power. It seems to be comprised of leading nobles of the upper levels and conduct much of the day to day business of the city. I do know that one of the undercrats is an old adversary of ours, a priest of the Hands of Love cult."
"As to our role in the Float. We were originally commissioned by a committee of merchants on the Fence level to deal with problems that the neither the town guard nor the upper levels were willing to help with. Before we set up shop even the Fence level was a lawless place the guard seldom ventured into except in force. The merchants built our headquarters on the Fence level to keep us connected to the lower levels, which our friendships would have anyway. The Float, whether they admit it or not, is extremely class biased depending on what level you're from. Maybe it is time to more openly set ourselves as protectors of the common person. I'm sure Happy would love to get food supplies from the beastfolk or Riverton rather than having to buy everything through the upper level gate. If communication channels were setup through the council much would get lost in the bureaucracy. We need Silver Shield Tokens to hand out that set off an alarm in our headquarters when activated, color code them to certain groups or something. Is such a magic item possible?"
After waking and getting geared up, Zander offers a potential plan of action, "We probably don't want to go barging into an army without knowledge. Delia and Sid could sneak through the woods and figure out the best point of attack, then lead us there to attack. Although it might also be wise to plan a path of retreat rather than get stuck in the middle of an army." ------------------------------------------------- {OOC: Zander can't make the knowledge local check, I'm just going off of information provided to us at the start of the campaign and bits of information we've found out or been told that I remember. I guess with a DC 20 check no one really knows how the government works.}
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20+11=17 ; d20+11=26 ; Thursday March 4th, 2021 3:47:10 PM "I lived in the Float for all of my childhood and I still don't understand how it works, other than there's some fancy people in charge who get caught up in wanting to do the things that make them look or feel more powerful. With that, it might be really good for the people if the Shields are accessible to them. I'm not even opposed to getting cats off of roofs."
"I'm somewhat familiar with Ents, but... Did you guys say that you had encountered these Vegepygmy-like creatures before? If so, do we know any of their weaknesses? Or anything that would make it harder to sneak up on them? Or harder to run from them if sneaking fails? "I'm good to scout the siege. I can range ahead of everyone and scout it while y'all are travelling so recon doesn't move the timetable back too much on when we're able to start breaking the siege." She turns to Sid and Zanderallen and bluntly states, "If Sid and I got in trouble, we'd have to stay and fight because he couldn't outrun them. I don't think it's a good idea for anyone else to come scouting with me in this terrain."
I'm able to have a 45ft move speed if I cast Longstrider (lasts 7 hours) before scouting ahead, so I should be able to stay far enough ahead of the party to have time to scout before all of the heavily armored people get within hearing range of the plant monsters and theoretically outrun any threats if they do see me.
======================= Nature: 17 vs 21 Nature: 26 vs 24
Micah follows up on Zanderallen's comments about the role of the Silver Shields, "As Zanderallen said, we were initially commissioned by folks who saw a need the government was unwilling to provide. As we have had some measure of success and have gained a bit of a reputation, the council was obligated acknowledge and even commission us. For whatever reason, they have been unwilling to think outside of the Float, even to the point that we felt we had to step in to facilitate the trade agreements with the Lizardfolk, the beastfolk, and the Drow, not because that was our role, but because it needed to be done.
"Perhaps we need to stop waiting for the council to do their job, and take the initiative ourselves to set up effective relations with those around us outside of the normal diplomatic channels.
"Zanderallen, I like the idea of some form of long distance notification device that is significantly less costly than those ring gates we found. Simple thaumaturgical principles would imply that such a thing should be possible. Perhaps Ohen and I can devote some time to studying this after the immediate crisis is resolved."
As the topic of scouting comes up he adds in, "It appears Delia is well suited to wilderness exploration. I think Sid would be best utilization staying here. His perceptiveness and other skills can be put to better use here should our group be discovered."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+17=33 ; d20+16=29 ; Thursday March 4th, 2021 4:40:06 PM
Sid will gently correct any and all misinformation adding any fine points. "Honestly I've never been the best at gallivanting in the forest, but if you want to be the vanguard I can scout for the group as we move forward any today since we're still so far out."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 d20+1=21 ; Thursday March 4th, 2021 5:32:27 PM
Ohen looks aghast at Micah.
"You facilitated the trade agreements, not the council or Overlord? I'm shocked, surely trade is important in a city full of so many people without any farmland around. It must be a nightmare to get food and other supplies, like iron and wood. I suppose they can get lumber from the lizardfolk now, and teleport other things through the gates. I must talk to my father about this, he will be beside himself at the trade opportunities if he hasn't figured them out already. 'One man's ordinary seasonings are another man's exotic spices' as my father always says. Filling needs like this is exactly his specialty. Surely they are tired of fish all the time.
"Considering what I've read of the city typically following New Elennian practices of relying on heroes to help those in need, and the apparent incompetence of the council, I think Malici is right, we need to be able to help these people.
"I will talk to Micah more about figuring out what we can do. But for now, we should focus on the siege." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 21 on the knowledge local.
For some reason I don't think there is a spell in pathfinder in between 0th level medium range Message, and 5th level infinite range Sending. Micah and Ohen might be doing some magic item research soon.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+17=33 ; Thursday March 4th, 2021 6:45:14 PM
Stohp knows all about how the local government works and explains in great detail to anyone curious (33 knowledge local)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday March 4th, 2021 7:14:39 PM
Bartomus listened to explanations of the Shields to the new members. He was more concerned about what lay ahead and yet still had a few ideas for Jasper.
Jasper, any way you all could find and bring u der your influence the giant beetles that can plow to a path to the lake? It's something we could explore, when we get your seige broken, that is.
He kept listening and then looked at Micah. "Would an air wisp be invisible to whoever has the pyramid under attack? Thinking of a way to see what we are heading into. Also we could see about starting a forest fire behind whoever is trying to force them to submit."
DM Robert - "We probably don't want to go barging into an army without knowledge." Thursday March 4th, 2021 8:14:42 PM
Stock is for going straight at the enemy but willing to listen to a plan. Zanderallen recounts some past encounters with politics in the Float. (give your memory a hero point) Delia offers to scout and has a spell to help out. Micah offers what the Shields have done to aid the Float, and questions the usefulness of the council. Sid is pretty knowledgeable about politics (though he didn't say anything, so I guess you can highlight info from last turn if you are curios.). Ohen is shocked at the potential trade opportunities and wonders about palantíries. And yes MikeK and I argued about the economics of a city that seeming exporting nothing and had to import everything including food, that's why we got the Crying Wood Reduced and opened up the territory. Stoph also explains some of the ins and outs of government. Bartomus wonders about some tactics. ___________
Bartomus did not get the hint. Before the Crying Wood left the whole of the forested area and made itself isolated on the plateau, it waged a final war on all the living things. The beetles are all dead. You found a carcass on your way here. I looked it up, it says a Wisp is tiny but made no mention of invisible. IT does say though that it emits a strange hum, which would be pretty obvious in this forest.
Anyone Knowledge Nature 10 or Intelligence 15Highlight to display spoiler: {As stated previously, this is an old growth forest, LOTS of dead leaves from years of neglect on the ground, lots of shrubbery half starved for sunlight and water. Starting a forest fire as a distraction would lead to a serious wildfire.}
Jasper takes all the suggestions in. "Say Mr. Ohen, you say your father is a merchant. Maybe if we can convince him of something worth selling out here he would be willing to help in constructing a road."
Malici stands astounded at what he's heard. "It sounds to me like the form of government the Float has is grossly incompetent. No wonder nothing gets done as this leaders are constantly changing positions. It almost sounds like someone planned for the city to be a chaotic mess." As to conversations about tactics, Malici says, "Well I could cast Fly on at least 7 of you. It's only going to last about 12 minutes though, and you would loose one minute while the first person waits for the last person to receive the spell."
Delia takes off on a scouting trip. Remember you have to move at half speed with being stealthy, and I doubt you have the fast stealth rogue ability. Please make: 3 stealth checks and 3 perception checks. Also if you want your hawk to follow you or operate on his own he will need instructions. If you send him off on his own he will also have to make 3 stealth checks and 3 perception checks, he's going to have to fly under the canopy though so it's not like he can soar way high and avoid detection. Also, unless you have the speak with animals spell though you won't know what he's actually seen.
While Delia is gone.... Sid please make 2 perception checks. Everyone else are you being quiet, napping, or on the lookout? If on lookout make 2 perception checks.
Malici will quietly inquire of anyone, "So what form of government do you think is best?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Longstrider(7hrs) - 45ft movement speed d20+28=39 ; d20+28=30 ; d20+28=43 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=13 ; Thursday March 4th, 2021 11:12:44 PM
Delia will take a few seconds to look mildly horrified at the suggestion to start a fire, as all the dead leaves and growth of this ancient place would likely lead to burning half the forest down.
Before heading off, she will do a quick check of weapons and say, "If I get into trouble, I'm sending Hawky straight back to you, if he gives two sharp cries, then I was up against a serious threat when I sent him to you. If I just need to relay information faster than I can get back to you, I may send a note with him, but he won't make much noise if I'm not in immediate danger. Stay safe, see you soon."
Delia picks up a pinch of dirt and rubs it onto the soles of her boots as she murmurs a few words (Casts Longstrider), with that, she takes off into the woods with Hawky tucked safely under her cloak, probably perched on her sword hilt or hip quiver.
======================================= Nature: auto-succeed Before getting closer to any known threats Delia would try to move quickly, unless it incurred major stealth penalties (greater than -5). Once she hears/sees anything or gets closer to where we think that threats would start appearing, she'd shift to slow and quiet as can be
If Hawky gets to make the same perception checks here they are, if he can't see well from me covering him with my stealth check that's fine: Perception 1: 25 Perception 2: 15 Perception 3: 13
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=32 ; d20+16=36 ; Friday March 5th, 2021 7:59:25 AM
Stohp shrugs. "Meh, they all have pros and cons. Our government changes a lot but that means when we do get a corrupt or incompetent ruler at least they're gone soon enough. Doesn't matter what the system is it'll always be open to abuse, corruption, and incompetence. The important thing is to just make sure the system if fixable when problems happen.
Stohp is fairly alert when it's her turn to man the watch (32, 36).
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Friday March 5th, 2021 8:41:02 AM
Micah was made a little nervous by Malici's mention of different governments, fearing that such talk could be misconstrued as treasonous, or at least disloyalty. When Stohp gives her answer, he releases the breath he had not realized he was holding. "Well said, Stohp,"
"I am not sure," he replies to Bartomus. "Let us see what are new scout sees," before we make alternative plans.
The priest checks his equipment while awaiting word from Delia.
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +17; Surv: +14; SM: +9 d20+10=14 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=33 ; Friday March 5th, 2021 9:42:58 AM
Stock watches Delia practically vanish into the forest. "That was spooky. Any of you remember seeing somebody disappear into the brush like that before? I'm glad she's on our side."
To Malici, Stock says "Whichever one minimizes corruption the most. You're new hear so you may not have picked this up about me but I'm not the most...respectful...of authorities. My behavior gets worse as the corruption gets worse."
He says this quite matter of fact-ly without any malice or embarrassment at any implications. He then leans against a tree and keeps an eye out in the direction of the settlement.
======= Nature 14 Perception 22, 33
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+7=8 ; d20+7=17 ; Friday March 5th, 2021 3:25:26 PM
Concerned their candid opinions on the council had taken a step too far, Zander relaxes as Stohp and Micah respond. "Your offer to give us magic to fly is generous Malici, and depending on the situation scouted by Delia may be quite advantageous. But since our new member possesses such skills let us make the best of them. Speaking of which where did she go... Oh slipped away already, I'm with you Stock." Zander keeps his eyes open waiting for the return of Delia. ------------------------- Perception 8, 17
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Longstrider(7hrs) - 45ft movement speed d20+11=15 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=23 ; Friday March 5th, 2021 6:33:03 PM
Here are the requested Know (Nature) checks: 1: 15 2: 20 3: 28 4: 31 (nat 20) 5: 17 6: 23
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+5=18 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=31 ; Saturday March 6th, 2021 12:25:00 AM
Bartomus shrugged and watched the new scout vanish into the wilderness. He looked about and listened to the conversation. He walked about looking out as the conversations were going on. When Malici mentioned his concerns about the government of the Float, Bartomus chimed in.
"Efficient is not necessarily the best way to do something when many people are involved. Sometimes, the inefficient process creates a tension that requires collaboration and compromise. Progress is a constant effort and requires a firm commitment to continually form a more perfect union, you might say." Bartomus paused and looked out in the woods. "It is not perfect at the Float, more need to be represented on the Council I suspect. But, I think we may need to be focused on the hear and now in the woods."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 d20+1=4 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=16 ; Saturday March 6th, 2021 6:18:27 AM
Talking about tactics, "I can also cast fly, so we could get everyone up in the air twice as fast.".
To Jasper, "I think so Jasper, I will talk to him about it as soon as we return."
Talking about politics, "I think it's a bit strange that the same person is the Underlord and Overlord, I would think those take different skill sets. I think it would be better if the council was comprised of representatives from every level, so that the Trash and Fence levels aren't forgotten by those above, and so that there is accountability for incompetence. But yes, I've probably spoken too freely of my opinions." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ohen will be looking around as he speaks, but can't pass up the opportunity to get his opinion in on the political discussion. 4 Nature 31, 16 Perception
DM Robert - "Let us see what are new scout sees," Saturday March 6th, 2021 10:17:07 AM
Delia melts into the forest on her scouting trip… Stohp feels all governments are corrupt. Micah checks his equipment. Stock sounds off on government. Zanderallen considers Malici’s offer of flying Bartomus offers his opinions on government. Ohen mentions that he too can cast fly and also talks about government. Sid? _____________
The political discussion carries on. Malici comments, ”This is very interesting, you all seem to feel that your current government is shall we say not optimal but are willing at least to let it continue perhaps with modifications. It seems to me though that those currently in a position of power may be recalcontant about sharing power. Or perhaps that are just blind to others. Maybe their life view has not included considering all the others that they govern. Maybe a sheltered life? Or cloistered?” [i]Everyone gets a hero point for participation.
Fortunately the party detects nothing approaching the camp. Until suddenly Delia is aback among you.
Delia stealth is masterful. As she come closer to they pyramid she slows and takes her time. It seems there is a strange bunching of plants at the edge of the forest leading to the greenspace around the pyramid. There seems to be 3 groups of plants placed around the Pyramid. Assassin Vines Vampire Roses Blood Brambles. There’s several spaced around, more than enough to keep the beast folk in for now. Not really a serious threat to the Sheilds, though the Blood Brambles could be difficult. She knows not to get to close to them as they have tremorsense. And it they get tied up at one area that would allow the ‘sentinels’ from the other areas to converge on them.
But she wants to find the main army and thus stays out a little longer. About a mile west of the pyramid she finds the main ‘army’ encampment. This time she has to be even more careful. She recognizes what looks like a Giant Flytrap in the center of the encampment. It seems to be acting as an area sentinel. There are about 30 Vegepygmy preparing crude weapons. It’s odd though, these are not pygmies. All of them are medium sized. And there’s one that is very robust looking. He really doesn’t look that much vegy, he has wings and a tail along with his leaves. There are also 4 odd looking treants stationed at the edges of the encampment (the 4 cardinal points).
Jasper asks ”How are my people doing? Delia however is not able to really give an answer as the did not get close enough to the pyramid to really give any sort of answer.
You now have some options… 1 Attack the siege line and raise the siege, though eventually the army will join in. 2 Attack the main encampment, though eventually the siege line will join in. 3 Do something the DM has not foreseen. However, you’re pretty sure that whichever way you attack your battle would be over before the reinforcements could arrive.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday March 7th, 2021 11:12:20 PM
Stohp considers. "I always prefer to parley, but that would just throw away our advantage. We should hit the main camp and take out the leader, there's a good chance the rest will disperse with no leadership."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Monday March 8th, 2021 12:21:18 AM "I kinda agree with Stohp. We hit the weird plant and the winged tailed thing, and between the two of them, that should make it easier to end all of this." He shrugged and looked about. "Here I thought the weird of the wood was gone, but it looks like someone wants to bring it all back."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 Monday March 8th, 2021 2:32:02 AM "I imagine with two sorcerers we have the range advantage against plants and crude weaponry. I say we either parley, or we bombard them with spells. Make them come to us or be destroyed. We should also be on the look out for another fourth of the medallion."
Ohen will also look around at the state of the forest, trying to determine how likely instantaneous fire from Fireball or sustained fire from Wall of Fire would be to cause a forest fire.
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +17; Surv: +14; SM: +9 Monday March 8th, 2021 8:52:58 AM
Stock comes back from his spot against the tree, surprised that Delia slipped past him again. "Might be hard to do something devious like somehow getting the two groups to attack each other...they are each too easy to recognize...and we don't look enough like plants...yeah, let's go for the top. I'll be in the thick of it so is there anything I should be particularly RESISTant to? I have some potions that are easier to drink before the rage hits me."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday March 8th, 2021 1:07:51 PM
Zanderallen listen to the report from Delia, envisioning the layout in his mind, "The enemies first move was to demand enslavement of our friends and then attack them. I agree with a direct attack on the main camp. Judging from the description and what we know of the current situation I would guess the one with wings and a tail is another half-dragon and almost certainly the leader. He will be my primary target as his bloodline leaves him particularly vulnerable to Domi's justice.", Zander looks slightly apologetically at Malici, "I would guess he exerts some kind of control over the plants, eliminating him should end or at least greatly reduce the threat they pose. I would be highly appreciate of the capability of flight magic. Both to keep certain members of the party out of harms way and to let us keep certain enemies in harms way."
Micah agrees with the others about focusing their attack on the command post.
He turns to Delia and asks, "What was the vegetation like around the main camp? Specifically, would a prodigious use of fire on the plant creatures pose a risk of fire spreading out of control?"
"What about the winged, tail being. Could this be a half dragon?"
"How close can we approach without likely being detected or would it be better to fly in and attack from the middle?"
============== Although those questions are directed at Delia, the DM will likely have to provide the answers.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Longstrider(7hrs) - 45ft movement speed Monday March 8th, 2021 3:56:35 PM
Delia ghosts back into the midst of the party and efficiently gives her report, sketching out the threats and layout on the ground. She then answers Stock and Micah's questions to the best of her ability and knowledge.
She will try to reassure Jasper, "The vege-monsters are still there and I didn't see any bodies of your folk, so they should still be safely inside."
"The 3 types of plants stationed as the siege line and sentinels are not very fast, so if we hit the main camp hard and fast, they shouldn't be able to join them quickly. Not like the winged-plant-maybe-dragon-monster and its forces if we attacked the other way around." She'll turn to Ohen, "If there are three medallions to go with the three threats, that maybe-dragon-plant will probably have the medallion, same as Malici, 'cause of the compulsion magic on it."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=17 ; Monday March 8th, 2021 5:49:19 PM
"The direct attack is classic Shields. I've got 5mins on my boots, which is forever in a fight, but would barely get me there in a delay. If we have Team Flying we could wrangle wingy boi and keep them pinned. Right?" Sid's eyes gaze around them as they talk and he thinks of a warm fire and home.
DM Robert - "We should hit the main camp and take out the leader," Monday March 8th, 2021 8:28:11 PM
Stoph is for an assault. Bartomus agrees with Stohp. Ohen is for parley or long rang bombardment. Stock thinks an assault is for the best. Zandreallen feels parley is past they've attacked innocents. Micah agrees the command post would be best and asks some questions. Delia does some sketching. Sid agrees, direct attack seems to be their M.O. _____________
Delia sketches a crude map in the ground (unless someone has paper, ink, and writing implement). a map
She tries to answer Micah's questions."The camp is in a clearing of sorts, but there's still fine grass and some low shrubs. There's a lot of big trees and intertwined canape around the clearing. It's very strange like the tree's moved around to give them a place to make camp. Fire in the tree line would certainly pose a larger fire risk. Yes the vege-orc (that's what they really are) with the tail and wing could be a half-dragon, I marked him in red for now, but he was moving around a lot. You guys are pretty noisy moving through the woods. It doesn't help that there's nothing else really moving round, well except for some of those plants guarding the pyramid. So I'd say no closer than a mile, maybe more like 2."
DM says, I always get confused with converting round distance to minutes and such. Fly gives you move of 60/round, but can you double move? What does that convert to in minutes? 600 feet a minute, 10 minutes gives you 6000 feet right? A mile is 5280 feet, so if you can double move, you can be 2 miles out and have Malici and Owen cast fly, Sid's boots would last the duration.
Things you might need to protect against? Knowledge Nature 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {well lighting treants are called that because they can do some lighting attacks} and a seperate Knowledge Nature 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {they are all plants, as a reminder Plant Traits (Ex) Plants are immune to all mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, morale effects, patterns, and phantasms), paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep, and stun.}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday March 9th, 2021 7:36:28 AM If we only approach to max spell and arrow distance then we don't have to be particularly stealthy to catch them by surprise. Stepping on a twig won't alert them from 100 feet out. It looks like we can hit the middle of the camp from about 50 feet away from the edges. We advance from an angle to give us the most distance from the treants (around the n-p/36-38 tree), then cast fly on our archers and casters. They go up over the treeline and target the winged guy. If they have a competent ranged response they can always drop back under the treeline to get cover. Best case scenario we take out the leader before any of the rest can respond. Worst case scenario we still weaken him a good bit before having to engage all the rest."
She looks around at the party. "Ok, now tell me what I've missed that will get us killed."
"If they really are lighnting treants, then elecricity resistance would help." He searches around in his bag and pulls out two potions. "Resistance against fire and cold...no lightning. Hmmph."
He goes over and looks at the map and listens to Stohp's proposal. "Ok, come from the southwest, Z goes for the half dragon...I'll go after the southmost Treant once they start to close and then charge the flytrap. If we get that far without the plan blowing up, we're doing pretty good."
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Tuesday March 9th, 2021 9:30:45 AM
As Delia starts to clear off the ground to draw, Micah reaches for his pen and paper, then thinks better as he realizes the larger ground map would be easier for everyone to see.
He responds to Stohp, "If those trees really have relocated, then we cannot assume that they will not be brought into the fray against as well. We need to be wary of getting too close to them. Otherwise, I like that plan."
He then adds, "I can prepare a spell to allow one person the ability to walk on air for nearly two hours. Unfortunately, I can only do it once. If the winged opponent is of draconic origin, the best choice may be to cast it on Zanderallen. For whatever reason, the giant flytrap, being in the center, seems to be the focus of the camp. That should be our second priority."
================= Micah is proposing filling his open 4th level slot with air walk with a spell duration of 110 minutes.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Tuesday March 9th, 2021 9:31:32 AM
Additional thought:
Does Malici recognize the description of the winged creature?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+5=13 ; d20+5=9 ; Tuesday March 9th, 2021 9:33:27 AM
Bartomus looked down at the map and tried to visualize in his mind what lay ahead. His focus was such that really everything else seemed to go right by him as Delia explained what she saw. His life before the Float was spent on the grassy plains and the idea of walking or moving forests was simply alien to him. His first encounter with a forest was when he was introduced to Eberyon by his tribe's shaman filling his belief that woods were a place where magic occurred. His second was when they had to fight amongst the woods and it simply affirmed that belief. Now, the trees were moving about on their own. So, that seemed rather common.
He stared at the map etched into the dirt. He rubbed his chin and sighed. "So, I have a few questions. First, why as that in the center? Is it needing protection? Does it do something that we can't see? And if it does, should we focus on it or on these tree things on the outer edges?"
He paused took a deep breath and then asked another set of questions. "What do we use? Fire, Lightening, or hot winds? I could change into a large bird, but someone would have to carry my kit and glave, so not sure how that would help."
[i]KnowNat 13; KnowNat 9
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday March 9th, 2021 2:44:15 PM "I like the sound of that plan. With any luck we'll be on them before they know what's happening. Malici, pardon the question, but do you and by extension your half-siblings possess the ability to spew forth elemental breath attacks like your father? I only ask because I have magic to protect myself from an element. Stock I will also ward you with Domi's blessing, it will help ward you against spells and attacks specifically those that target your mind." Zanderallen is ready to enact the plan and offers his preparations. --------------------- Planned pre fight actions - Resist Energy (If Malici answers in the positive) 20 energy resistance - 80 minute duration - Protection From Evil on Stock - 8 minute duration - Divine Bond (Sword) - 11 minute duration
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Longstrider(7hrs) - 45ft movement speed d20+11=18 ; d20+11=22 ; Tuesday March 9th, 2021 4:07:42 PM "If needed, I can, uh, talk to the plants to see if they're working with the vege-monsters, or if they have some type of power over them. If not, I'm ready to do some weed-whacking." She will also remind everyone of the innate immunities/traits of plant creatures.
=================== Know Nature: 18 vs 23 Know Nature: 22 vs 20
Pre-fight prep: Cast Barkskin on self - +3 Nat armor for 70 min
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday March 9th, 2021 6:12:23 PM
"You know, I should probably look is to resisting something at some point in time. Hmm, besides getting one of our heavy hitters on Flyboi, I think it would be good that Stohp lock onto to him if she can and grapple him. I don't think we should make that the main point of the fight, but it would be a good opportunity to watch out for."
DM Robert - "So, I have a few questions." Tuesday March 9th, 2021 8:19:00 PM
Stohp says that you should be able to approach to within 100 feet and not be noticed... Let me just say in the previous post I said, if you get within 1 mile with your trudging over the difficult terrain of the forest you risk being heard, 1 mile is 5280 FEET.
Stock outlines who should go for what beasty. No I double checked for the last knowledge nature rolls, nothing is poisonous.
Micah thinks the trees may be brought into battle. Yes the half dragon is also have vege-orc.
Bartomus tries to think of several things. Fly trap plant has a good tremor-sense. You don't have to strip down when doing beast-shape, your gear either falls to the ground or trans-morphs into your body - I've always ruled that anything worn trans-morphs. The only thing that might not is your glaive since you have to hold it...unless you do like my cleric and get an efficient quiver which is where I store my glaive along with other long pointy things. Oh, and perhaps more importantly....higher level druids can make plants move around for them, allowing say vege-creatures sunlight to nourish with.
Zachary proposes some prep spells to cast. Malici responds in the affirmative, acid breath, 30 foot cone.
Delia proposes she can talk to plants. Might want to be closer to the control area for that. Also Let's hold off on prep spells yet.
Sid thinks that maybe Stohp could grapple the leader. I'll give you this as well, your bow is not going to do well against most of the plants, plants generally have DR 5/bludgening or slashing.
Okay, that all said, I'm not putting you on the map yet. If you want to SNEAK within 100 feet, you all have to make stealth checks at -4, and you have to all take the lowest role of the individual that rolled lowest. You are moving as a group I assume. Or As I said in an earlier post, Malici can cast fly on almost all of you at 1 mile away and you would be able to fly in attack, avoiding the difficult terrain movement penalties. But your fly would run out when battle is joined.
So that being all said... Make your decisions on: 1- What your plan is, 2-what prep spells you're going to cast, some of which could be done in the 10 minutes of flight time, 3-where you want to land, Once you cross out of the tree line you will be spotted, even if you're flying. I would allow 1 charge/surprise attack/person.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 22 (14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc +15 Wednesday March 10th, 2021 2:04:14 PM
Ohen will cast fly on: himself, Delia, Zanderallen, Bartomus if he wants it, and Jasper if he's coming with us. We all get a +9 bonus on the fly skill from the spell, on top of any ranks or Dex.
Ohen will cast spell resistance on himself when a few minutes away. SR 23. 1 min/level.
Ohen will want to start in the bottom right corner of the map.
One round before combat starts, Ohen will cast haste, I can get 11 creatures so that should be everyone. We all now have a 90 foot fly speed. Lasts 11 rounds.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As the group flies together among the trees, Ohen will turn to Zanderallen. "If your goal is to dual the half-dragon, you should stick with me, I plan to get his attention. You don't suppose he's resistant to fire do you?" Ohen will smile and draw his metamagic rod of maximize.
Right before the combat starts, Ohen sweeps his hand across the group and mutters in draconic. The air shimmers and twists around them as their movements accelerate. "Come, let us bring swift defeat to the attackers!"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20-4=11 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 4:58:41 PM "I would rather trudge through the forest and save the flight magic for when we are close for the battle. Say within a couple hundred feet of the edge of the camp. We fly in as a group heading for the southeast corner of the clearing (AL-30). Let the spellcasters open the assault and then move in to engage targets." -------------------------- Nearing the camp Stealth 11 Protection from Acid 80 minute duration
As Fly is being cast Protection from Evil on Stock 8 minute duration Divine Bond(Weapon) 11 minute duration
Micah contributes to the preparations, casting the following spells before they are close enough to be detected.
Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 110 minutes) cast earlier Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min)
When they break cover, Micah will touch Stock, using his battle rage domain power, giving him +5 to damage for one round.
He has magic vestment already cast on his shield, Ezer. Ezer casts Expeditious Retreat on Micah (duration 17 minutes)
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23(26)/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Longstrider(7hrs) - 45ft movement speed d20=5 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 5:52:04 PM
Once they are nearing combat, Delia will cast Barkskin on herself (+3 nat armor for 7 hours) and prepare to target lock on plant-dragon-man to assist Zanderallen, keeping an eye out for any new threats.
================= Perception: 26 (+21)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20=9 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 7:13:20 PM
Sid starts with Branwen out, hoping to make a some lucky shots or at least sow some chaos. Mildred waits on his hip and he briefly considers that he is going to have to figure out a different plan for combat. He pours on the speed as he considers maybe wands or something and stays with his group.
Perception: (Mod of +16 didn't get added in: Roll 9, Mod 16): 25
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20-4=13 ; 4d6+11=26 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 7:55:39 PM
Bartomus agreed with the plan and then as they got to their departure point, he choose the form of a large sea bird that they would see flying over the lake. He flew as best as he could in the new form working his way to the rally point and coming to ground. When he landed, he took his time and cast upon himself the spell that made his skin stone, hardened stone, it should help, he thought to himself.
Then he moved deftly as he could and threw the bundle of swirling air at the space near the center plant thing. He could see where the winds settled, but was unsure in the swirling what all felt the heated blast.
Use wild form to fly to rally point; change back into Bart; cast Stone Skin for 110 points (11th level x 10); Wait and then cast Sirocco Winds and have it ready to release upon reaching area (in effect for 11 rounds willing to loose a round or two of that as we move if that is appropriate); Stealth 13!; moved towards the glade with the objective of moving to at least AM/AN 35; release Sirocco Winds at AB 27 - 20' radius, 60' height for 4d6+11 fire damage = 26 points, a knocked prone - fortitude save reduces by half and they stay standing.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+4=9 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 7:56:03 PM
Stohp is as stealthy as she can be. If there aren't enough flight spells for her then she'll hang back so as to hopefully not give away the teams position as she fights through the brush (stealth 9)
DM Robert - "..." d20+3=7 ; Wednesday March 10th, 2021 8:30:20 PM
Ohen casts spells and more spells, and one last spell at the 'rally point'. NO stealth rolled. Zanderallen wants to save the flight for closer in, let the spellcasters spell, then attack. Doing some prep spells. Stealth 11 Micah does some prep spelling. NO stealth rolled. Delia tries to see dragon boy. No stealth roll. Sid prepares for battle, no stealth roll. Bartomus wild shapes there and back and casts some prep spells. Stealth 13. I'm not going to place you on the map where you indicated rather I'm putting you back with the others doing prep spells, since I assume you'd do prep spells before getting to said location. Stohp tries to be stealth. Stealth 9 It amuses me your a rogue not built on rogue skills. Stock?
_____________________
Malichi will cast Fly on whoever else needs it. So everyone has Fly on for at least 5 more minutes, assuming you were going to hustle from 1 mile out.
I made the map edge bigger so more people could fit at that bottom corner. Bartomus declared a different start position but that would be too close in to start casting your prep spells. Zanderallen also declared a point at the edge of the clearing, but again there looks to be several prep spells cast at the last minute, since none of you have silent casting I thought it better to put you all at Ohen's rally point.
You have at this point cast all your preparatory spells. The camp seems to be in a non-state of alert, at least that's what you think.
Dragon boy is on the north side of the Fly Trap plant.
The plant men are standing and flexing. Zanderallen recognizes it as warming up calisthenics, but not necessarily for combat rather for marching.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday March 11th, 2021 8:15:12 AM
(It also amuses me, which is why I did it.)
Stohp spends the time judging distances while the rest of the party casts their preparation spells. "You should be in range next to that tree there to hit the middle of the camp where the target is." (by my count AO/35ish is where the 110 feet mark is).
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +17; Surv: +14; SM: +9 d20=19 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 9:42:00 AM Flying, Enlarged, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Haste, Bear's Endurance
Stock feels dizzy from all of the surrounding magical effects. He shakes it off and chugs a potion, dropping the bottle through the tree canopy and starts flying left to go after his chosen target. He senses Micah wants to touch him again with more magic but says, "You're going to have to chase me, cleric."
He ends up behind a tree and can feel his rage starting.
========== Potion - Bear's Endurance Move AJ44-AK45 - I think we have 90' of flight right? -Fly gives 60' or 40' if in heavy or medium armor -But Dwarves w/ Slow and Steady ignore all movement speed penalties so 60' I think? -Haste gives +30' -Is there something else I'm missing? -Stealth 19 - not sure it matters anymore
Stock (JonM) HP: 147/147; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 0/30 used Thursday March 11th, 2021 9:44:02 AM Updated header from all the buffs
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Thursday March 11th, 2021 11:12:05 AM
Ohen will fly 75 feet to square AM41, lets say 20' off the ground and take cover from the nearby treant behind the tree. He raises his metamagic rod and shouts. A ball of fire shoots from the rod to the corner between Z22 and Y23 and explodes near the half-dragon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Maximum of 10d6+10 is 70 fire damage. DC 20 reflex for half.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+14=21 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+3=6 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=3 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 4:59:14 PM
Sid waits until the fireworks begin and let's loose on the Flyboi. Rapidly three arrows fly into the air. Then he gets ready to switch out to Mildred as they close. He stays close to his group as they head in.
ToHit1(RapidShot): 21 Damage: 3 v DR/5 = 0 ToHit2(RapidShot): 25 Damage: 3 v DR/5 = 0 ToHit3:6
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday March 11th, 2021 5:17:16 PM
[OOC: In heavy armor Zander's fly will be 40ft +30 ft from haste will be 70ft fly speed. Or Air Walking at 60 ft hasted move speed]
With all preperations complete Zander stays low as he follow Ohen toward the clearing. With his new and improved size he knows there will be no keeping the approach silent as his plate armor smashes through the lower branches of trees. Flames erupt along the blade of his sword as he activates its magic, mingling with the enhancements coming from his divine bond. He bursts into the clearing yelling out a challenge as he does, "Jaspar brings his greetings you CRAVEN SCAVS!" ------------------------------- Air Walk 100+ minutes Resist Acid 20 80 minutes Divine Bond +1 Holy 11 minutes Enlarge Person 11 minutes Haste 11 rounds
Lay on Hands 10/10 Smite Evil 4/4
Double move to AK-37-AL-38 10ft airborne
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+14=28 ; d8+3=7 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 6:34:58 PM It amuses me that Mitch is amused.
When Ohen's fireball bursts, Micah exclaims, "I guess that's the signal," and misses Stock as he rushes forward. Micah then flies forward and upward. He targets the nearest treant with his spiritual weapon to distract it from the nearby sorcerer.
============ Active Spells Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min) Spiritual Weapon (11 rounds remaining)
70 fly speed in heavy armor
Move action to move to AP49 at an elevation out of reach of any trees. is that 40 feet high? Cast Spiritual Weapon on Treant at AB36. Hits AC 28 for 7 magical force damage.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 4d6+11=28 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 6:53:00 PM
Bartomus moved along with the others and focused his attention on the space between the central plant and the masses of warriors doing calisthenics. When he got to a point, he stopped and let lose the desert winds and watched what occurred.
Move to AS/AT 43
Active - Stoneskin 0/110
Sirroco Winds - for 28 points release --> at AB 27 - 20' radius, 60' height for 4d6+11 fire damage = 26 points, a knocked prone - fortitude save reduces by half and they stay standing.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20+19=23 ; d8+11=13 ; d6=3 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 6:53:08 PM
As soon as Ohen's fireball goes off, Delia will soar into the air, much more comfortable than when she first started flying, getting within 110ft (around AR-33) of the dragon-plant and taking a shot at the edge of range, then retreating back behind a tree to AS-35 (fly speed 90ft, with Shot on the Run feat).
=================== Current Buffs: Haste - 11 rounds remaining Fly - some amount of time that covers combat remaining Barkskin - 70 minutes remaining Longstrider - probably around 2 hours remaining (doesn't stack with haste)
DM Robert - "I guess that's the signal," d20+3=12 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=17 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 8:28:52 PM
Stohp, recommends to whomever "you" is where they need to move. Stock moves, (and is medium sized, I'm so used to you being not medium) Ohen moves and then casts his mega fireball. Sid shoots (you really only get 1 arrow during a surprise attack I believe, but none of them hit anyway) Zander flys forward issuing a challenge. Micah moves and casts (no trees are 60 foot high).
Bartomus casts a spell, and doesn't tell me what the save target number is forcing me to go calculate it off his character sheet. ALSO THAT SPELL IS NOT CORE:"The Pathfinder Advanced Player Guide (APG) is not allowed at all as a general rule; APG base classes are never allowed. Traits are also never allowed, including formerly used Woldian traits. In order to make use of the interesting variety in the APG, you may submit a request for the use of an APG rule (spell, feat, core class archetype, magic item, etc) to your DM and the ACDMs; if approved, you can use that single rule for your PC. You are more likely to obtain permission if the rule fits your character concept, if it is not over-powerful, and if you are currently using no other APG options." That's the last time, no more APG spells. REMOVE Stone Fist
(changing all the vege-orcs to numbers) Malici double moves to AY21. This is your surprise round. Enemies don't get a reaction.
_ _ _
Vege-Orcs 4 die instantly consumed by the fireball (see the little x's) Vege-orc 19-24 died. 1/2 dragon makes his save damage 30 (he resisted some...) Giant Flytrap makes its saves, damage 48 Lighting Treant 4: AC 22, damage 7
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+11=17 ; Thursday March 11th, 2021 10:56:44 PM
Ohen will hover in place and swing his rod again, launching more deadly fire.
He will shake the metamagic rod and look at it. "One left" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 17 fly check to hover
Centered between AC23 and AD22, 70 fire damage, DC 21 reflex save (it's 1 higher because I forgot my spell focus (evocation) last round)
Active Spells Spell Resistance: SR21 to myself, 8 minutes left Fly: Myself, Delia, Zanderallen, Jaspar, 5 minutes left Haste: On everyone, 10 rounds left Mage Armor: Hours left
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday March 12th, 2021 7:42:59 AM
Stohp heads towards the front now that surprise is over so she can be ready to intercept attackers. (AN/AO 40/41 is as far as she can get with a double move I think).
Stock (JonM) HP: 180/180; AC: 27/25/15; DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 1/30 used d20+19=29 ; 2d8+19=24 ; Friday March 12th, 2021 9:50:51 AM Flying, Enlarged, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Haste, Bear's Endurance, Greater Rage
Rounding the tree, Stock sees an explosion and giggles at the carnage. He reaches down for his trusty flail and decides against it, instead grabbing his new axe. Then a thought strikes him; while Stock is definitely not used to flying, he has no idea about landing. He does his best to loop to the side of the treant to flank with the spiritual weapon...and then the rage hits him and everything turns red.
======= I think Stock is large sized right now. Micah cast it in the fly up 2 turns ago and the spell has minutes/level; When stock was flying away from Micah it was avoiding his battle rage spell ability since it wasn't going to be used anyway. This post has Stock still enlarged; if your ruling for this post is still that he's medium, I'll update my future posts. Fly to Z37/AA38 trying to loop a bit to avoid AOO's; If the treant still gets one, it is vs AC33 w/ Mobility Greater Rage PA1 vs LT4 hits AC29, 24 slashing damage ignores DR (adamantine)
DM Robert - A lot of moving parts in this big fights. Thanks for what you do!
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+16=29 ; d10+13=23 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Friday March 12th, 2021 1:04:32 PM
Heeding some level of caution, Zander slowly strides through the air, glaring at the half-dragon in the center. He stops his progress and takes a swing at one of the vege-orcs on the out-skirts. --------------------------------- Air Walk 100+ minutes Resist Acid 20 80 minutes Divine Bond +1 Holy 11 minutes Enlarge Person 11 minutes Haste 10 rounds
Lay on Hands 10/10 Smite Evil 4/4
Move to AG32-AH33 Attack Vege-Orc 27 29 to hit Damage 23 Slashing, 6 Fire, 5 Holy
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+14=27 ; d20+9=20 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+9=11 ; Friday March 12th, 2021 9:28:16 PM Unfortunately, Spiritual weapon does not provide a flanking bonus.[i].
Micah flies forward trying to stay equidistant from Stock, Ohen, and Zanderallen. He fires his heavy crossbow at the same treant the spiritual weapon is targeting.
Active Spells [i]Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-10rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-4rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-3rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-2rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22-5rds min) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-7rds) Spiritual Weapon (10 rounds remaining)
70 fly speed in heavy armor
============= Cruddles I meant for Micah to be at AP39 not AP49 last round. He will take a move action 70 to get Micah moves to AM36. Fires crossbow at Treant 4 for 11, misses Spiritual weapon hit with 27 and miss with 20. 7 more force damage to Treant 4
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Friday March 12th, 2021 11:13:48 PM
The plan, as far as Sid is aware, if for him to stay with Z and advance. He switches to Mildred and will stay on Z's flank as best he can on this round ((Meaning that if he ends up a little forward or backward of Z he will keep in line with him as they advance)).
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 4d6+11=26 ; Saturday March 13th, 2021 12:38:46 AM
Bartomus moved forward and shifted the winds he had released towards the right where another group of the vege-orks were gathered.
Winds could be such that they just evaporate - otherwise, center at AH27 4d6+11 = 26 Fortitude save reduces by half the damage and prevents being prone Fortitude save = 10+5+2=17
Move to Ap/AQ 39
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=12 ; d20=12 ; d20=3 ; d20=12 ; d20=17 ; d8+11=17 ; d8+11=14 ; d8+11=18 ; d8+11=15 ; d8+11=18 ; d8+11=13 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Saturday March 13th, 2021 2:14:47 AM
Delia will look slightly frustrated as her unfamiliarly hasted hands sent her first shot wide. Then she will 5 ft step to the edge of the tree, resettling herself as her she unleashes six arrows at the plant-dragon.
Attack 1(Manyshot)(+17): 29 Damage(x2): 17 P & 1 cold + 14 P & 5 cold
Attack 2(+17): 29 Damage: 18 P & 4 cold
Attack 3(+12): 15 Damage: 15 P & 5 cold
Attack 4(+7): 19 Damage: 18 P & 4 cold
Attack 5(haste)(+17): 34 Damage: 13 P & 3 cold
=========== Move to AS34 Full attack action with rapid shot, manyshot, and deadly aim on the big bad (improved precise shot should ignore any cover) (I'm not used to pathfinder anymore... that's a lot of dice)
DM Robert - "One left" d20+10=30 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+16=34 ; 2d8+9=21 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+16=31 ; 2d8+9=16 ; 10d6=25 ; 12d6=46 ; 12d6=42 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+12=18 Saturday March 13th, 2021 11:51:56 AM
Hmm, please put your height in your post somewhere so I don't have to backtrack looking it up. Maybe when/where you post your position.
Ohen unleashes another fireball. Stohp moves forward Stock, enlarged goes after the treant hitting it. Unfortunately Spiritual Weapon cannot provide flanking bonus. Zanderallen moves forward cutting the vege orc in half.(how high off the ground are you? ) Micah moves and fires his crossbow, fortunately the spiritual weapon hits. Sid moves with Zander. (I'm sorry it looks like I never placed you on the map. Putting you there now.) Bartomus moves and keeps spelling. (Again please post the save goal when using offensive spells). Delia unleashes a storm of arrows, alas only the last one hits but for not near enough damage that it shuld have. __________ The trees Delia, Ohen & Stohp, and Malici seem to twitch and move even though there is no wind. There's almost like a sound but just barely at the edge of your hearing. It's more like an itching in your ears. Too bad no one has speak with plants going.
Treant 4 has 15 foot reach, and takes its AOO against Stock. Stock is up close and sees the wound the spiritual weapon gave it last round heal up completely. To hit 34 (d20+16) Damage: 21 (2d8+9)
Vege 1-5 reposition. Veg 1 is calling out in Slyvian Highlight to display spoiler: {Pull back into the tree's and blend in.} Veg 9,11,13 head east, one calls out in Slyvian Highlight to display spoiler: {There's one up in the tree over here.} Veg 8,7,18 head south. Veg 26 seems more foolhardy, he takes a 5 foot step and stabs at Stock. To hit 18 (d20+5) miss
Treant 4 decides to take care of the pesky dwarf and attacks Stock. To hit 19 (d20+16) miss To hit 31 (d20+16) hit damage 16 (2d8+9)
Treant 3 casts lighting bolt hitting Bartomus and Delia. Reflex 16 for 1/2 damage. Damage 25 (10d6)
Treant 2 casts Chain Lighting at Zanderallen (ref save 19) as primary and Sid (ref save 17) as secondary. Makes saves for 1/2 damage. Damage is 46 (12d6)
Treant 1 listens to the trees and casts Chain Lighiting at Stoph as primary (ref save 19) and Micah and Ohen as secondary (Ohen I did not over come spell resistance) (ref save 17) for 1/2 damage. Damage is 42 (12d6)
I missed veg 25, he will throw a spear at Zanderallen. To hit 11 (d20+5)
Veg dragon moves and casts two spells. Spellcraft 13 Highlight to display spoiler: {He cast Protection from Energy twice}
Malici casts spell resistance on himself. _______________
More x's for dead vege-orcs
1/2 dragon AC 34: makes his save damage 66 (he resisted some...) Giant Flytrap fails its save, damage 118 Lighting Treant 4: AC 22, damage 27
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+5=18 ; d20+8=28 ; d6+5=11 ; Saturday March 13th, 2021 10:44:38 PM
Bartomus moved as the lightning bolt came at him, but it still jolted him as he moved. He dismissed the winds as his mind and fingers began another rather simple spell pulling forth a flame in his hand. He flicked it at the Tree-thing in front of him that had sent a bolt at him.
Reflex save of 18 v. 16 so 13 pts damage taken. 5' shft to AQ/AR 28 * Dismissed offensive winds. * Produce flame - ranged touch attack at LT 3 => 1d6+5 (max bonus) with a range of up to 120' - 11 pts damage, no save, spell resistance applies, however. Duration 11m - 10m due to flicked flame attack * Active - Stoneskin 0/110
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=16 ; d20=11 ; d20=12 ; d20=20 ; d20=20 ; d20=4 ; d20=6 ; d8+11=13 ; d8+11=19 ; d8+11=19 ; 3d8+33=45 ; d8+11=15 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; 2d6=12 ; d6=5 ; Saturday March 13th, 2021 11:31:24 PM
With her heightened speed, Delia narrowly dodges lightning flung at her. Realizing that she's not consistently hitting the leader and that these Ents are a danger to her metal covered friends, she switches targets (LT3) and floats just a little bit closer to the treant (5 ft step to AS33). (I forgot that she is in fact airborn (about 20ft up), but I autosucceed the needed DC 10 or 15 check to hover or move just a little bit)
Attack 1(Manyshot)(+17): 28 Damage(x2): 13 P & 4 cold + 19 P & 2 cold
Attack 2(+17): 29 Damage: 19 P & 3 cold
Attack 3(+12): Nat 20 - Confirm: second nat 20 Damage: 45 P & 4 cold (ignore the 2d6, I thought this got increased too but it doesn't)
Attack 4(+7): 11 (miss)
Attack 5(haste)(+17): 23 Damage: 15 P & 5 cold
============================================ Reflex 16 vs 16 with evasion, 0 damage (thank you haste) Full round attack (DA, RS, MS) on LT3
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 40/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+14=18 ; Sunday March 14th, 2021 2:42:05 PM
Stohp grimaces as she takes the hit. Covering for the casters seems to have become more of a hindrance then a help. She's thinking too 2d, as if the enemy could charge the flying group and attack in melee. She double moves tot he branches of the tree at af/ag 40/41, trying to take cover from more lightning and be far enough away more won't be able to make the jump to any of her comrades if more does come.
Micah gasps in shock as the treant hits him AND Ohen with chain lightning, but it having no affect of the sorcerer. "So much for trying to draw fire from the sorcerer," he says to himself as he moves higher and further away, calling out, "The half dragon cast resistance on himself--TWICE!
Active Spells Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-11 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-5 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-4 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-3 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 6 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-8 rds) Spiritual Weapon (9 rounds remaining)
70 fly speed in heavy armor
=================== Spellcraft autosucceed to identify dragon boy's spells Reflex Save 10 (12 if treant 1 is evil), failed. Micah takes 42 points damage. Spontaneously cast Cure Critical Wounds using neutralize poison for 25 points. Move to AM31, elevation 60 ft. Spiritual weapon rolls 17 and 18 to hit. Both miss.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 96/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+11=24 ; Monday March 15th, 2021 5:00:47 PM
Zanderallen gets his shield angled to throw off the worst of the electrical blast, but still feels it. Seeing the vege dragon furiously casting spells he recognizes the need to threaten the caster. "I hear you Micah, I'll get him." Not wanting to risk getting grabbed by the flytrap he flies up and over the flytrap before descending next to the vege dragon. "You seem to have wandered into the wrong neighborhood, friend." he says in Draconic. And then focuses Domi's anger onto the vege dragon. ------------------------------ Air Walk 100+ minutes Resist Acid 20 80 minutes Divine Bond +1 Holy 11 minutes Enlarge Person 11 minutes Haste 9 rounds
Lay on Hands 10/10 Smite Evil 3/4
Reflex save 24 vs DC 19 saves - 23 damage taken Double move over the venus fly trap (Staying 30 feet away from it) to Y18-Z19 Height: inches above the ground Swift action Smite Evil on Vege dragon (+4 att and AC, +11 damage and ignore DR)
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d4=4 ; d4=4 ; Monday March 15th, 2021 5:08:25 PM
Ohen will cast wall of fire centered on the fly trap, creating a 10' radius ring around it. Then he will seek to electrically isolate himself from his companions.
~~~~~ Ohen flies to BA35, 20' in the air.
The wall of fire is opaque, 20' high, 10' radius centered on AB24 AC25 and has the heat facing inward. The flytrap takes 2d4+2 = 10 fire damage (no save). If anything passes through the wall it takes 2d6+13 fire damage (no save).
Sid(Andrew) HP: 66/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+11=30 ; Monday March 15th, 2021 5:54:07 PM
"The Vege-Orcs are moving to the trees to blend in for cover. Stoph, you've been made in the tree!" Sid yells out, thankful for that correspondence course in Sylvan. Sid barrelrolls out of the way of the lightening and yells to the Vege-Orcs, "We are friends of those you have unlawfully attacked. We are a party of arsonists and carpenters who have dealt with your kind before. If you lay down your arms and surrender, though, there may be peace!" Sid keeps pace with Z to AB17, 20' up.
Reflex: 30 Evasion: No Damage Languages of note: Sylvan, Draconic
DM Robert - "HAHA My new axe is working!" d20+16=27 ; d20+15=29 ; d8+7=12 ; d20+22=37 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=19 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=4 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=23 ; 2d8+9=18 ; 2d8+9=23 ; 10d6=34 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+19=20 ; Monday March 15th, 2021 9:06:11 PM ALL please make sure you are updating your header with hit points lost each round!
Bartomus casts a spell. Please tell what the rolls you make are for. FOR instance you have two d20 rolls. I assume one is for your reflex save. Perhaps the other is for your ranged touch attack. But YOU didn't say ranged touch to hit 28 (d20+8) etc... LIKE I do when I'm doing the bad guys rolls. Delia shoots at Treant 3. Stohp moves to the top of the canopy. Sorry you cannot occupy the same space as a tree. BESERKER Stock chops wood like a wood chuck wishes it could. Zanderallen goes after the veg dragon. double moving. Ohen cast a ring of fire as he moves. Sid moves like the wind. ___________ If you didn't indicate a height I'm assuming you are on the ground. Oh, I put the height indicator out next to your names on the key.
Bartomus see's his fire hit the treant...and not do much damage. Resist fire 10 Delia shoots treant 3 but sees that her arrows aren't doing as much damage as they should. DR10/slashing Stock in his frenzy kills everything around him. Ohen is amazed that the Fly Trap doesn't seem to even notice the flames anymore.
As Zanderallen comes in for a landing Vege1/2dragon whips his glaive around cutting at him with his AOO. To hit 27 (d20+16)
The Giant Flytrap moves through the wall of fire, ignoring it (the druid cast resist fire on it-as the plant has a 15 foot reach at the time and since the vege/dragon/druid/king was touching it before he moved). Using it's reach attack it bites at Zanderallen (it's neutral holy man, but only 1 bite since it moved). to hit 29 (d20+15) damage 12 (d8+7) also it attempts to grab. CMB 37 (d20+22). Zanderallen is grabbed by one of the flytraps stalks plant mouths.
Vege 1 comes out of the forest and throws a spear at Sid. to hit 16 (d20+9) miss Vege 2-5 don't take kindly to Sid's words either and come about and throw spears at him too. to hit 20, 20, 16, 9, 19 (d20+5) three hit, damage 3, 5, 4 (d8+1)
Veg 9,11,13 throw spears at Malici. To hit 17, 20,9 (d20+5) all miss
Veg 7 and 8 double move north. Veg 18 is doing something in the tree line, you can't make out what
Treant 2 double slams at Sid (15 foot reach) 20 and 23 (d20+16) both hit damage 18 and 23 (2d8+9 twice)
Treant 1 casts lighting bolt at Zanderallen and Sid. Reflex save 16 for 1/2 damage. Damage 34 (10d6) The tail end of the bolt hits Treant 2 and does NO damage.
Treant 3 double slams at Bartomus (15 foot reach). 18 and 18 (d20+16) two misses!
V1/2D takes a 5 foot step and then casts defensively...(d20+19=20!!!!!!fail, there goes Baleful Polymorph).
1/2 dragon AC 34: makes his save damage 66 (he resisted some...) Giant Flytrap fails its save, damage 118 Lighting Treant 3: AC 22, damage 70
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 40/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday March 16th, 2021 7:40:06 AM
Stohp would love to grapple the leader, give her allies an opening, but she can't take any more lightning hits like that last one. She double moves towards him and strait up, hoping that none of the enemies will look that far up to attack her (moving to AC/AD 21/22 and 90 feet up)
Stock (JonM) HP: 147/180; AC: 25/24/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 3/30 used d20+17=33 ; 2d8+21=24 ; Tuesday March 16th, 2021 9:19:22 AM Flying, Enlarged, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Haste, Bear's Endurance, Greater Rage
Stock takes off at a run and flies parallel to the ground straight at the fly trap, angling around the wall of fire. He skids to a stop and buries his axe in the flytrap's side. He yells "Boo! HAHA!" as the plant reacts to his presence.
======= Move - Y25/Z26 If movement causes an AOO, Stock has AC29 from Mobility PA vs GF hits AC33, 24 damage
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 76/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 3d6=12 ; 2d6=10 ; Tuesday March 16th, 2021 10:08:08 AM
Bartomus stepped back just a bit and as he did so he focused his attention away from fire, letting the flame in his hand snuff out as he thought of ice, hail, and snow. He
============= 1. Shift 5' to AR/AS 30 2. Dismiss produce flame 3. Cast Ice storm at LT3 for a total of 22 points damage described below. - Target AN 24 - 20' radius, 40' H cylinder w/ no saving throw; spell resistance applies - heavy snow & sleet in cylinder 11 rounds, -4 Perception; - 3d6 bludgeoning for 12 & 2d6 cold damage for 10 4. Active - Stoneskin 0/110
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc 10d6+10=43 ; Tuesday March 16th, 2021 12:45:22 PM "You sneaky botanical beggar!" Ohen shouts as he realizes the second Protection from Fire was cast on the flytrap. He will then fly north to get an angle on the vege-orcs without forming a line with Delia and Bartomus, and incinerate them out of frustration. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spell Cast Fireball: 10d6+10 = 43 fire damage, DC 21 Reflex Save, centered on Z12 AA13.
Movement BA35, 20' up To BB27, 20' up
Active Spells Wall of Fire: He stopped concentrating this round so 11 left Spell Resistance: SR21 to myself, 8 minutes left Fly: Myself, Delia, Zanderallen, Jaspar, 5 minutes left Haste: On everyone, 8 rounds left Mage Armor: Hours left
Delia's attention will snap over to the flytrap as it latches onto Zanderallen, "Just die already..." she'll mutter as she takes aim at the giant, smoldering plant, shifting up and over slightly to start to move away from the potentially hostile trees (5ft step to AS32, preferably up to 25ft as well, but not sure if I can do that and still take a full round action). If there are any extra hits at the fly trap, later hits go back to LT3.
Attack 1(manyshot): 31 (+17) Damage: 15 P + 4 C and 17P + 6C
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/119 AC: 27(32 vs VD) T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20=14 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+19=25 ; Tuesday March 16th, 2021 3:21:13 PM
Twisting to dodge the lightning being thrown his way Zander is just distracting enough to distract the enemy spellcaster. The flytrap coming at him gives him a moment of pause as he throws up his shield arm to block and is greeted with crushed pain and the thing grabs him. Channeling healing energy into his body he maintains his focus on the vege dragon, following his step if he can shake the flytrap off. Moving faster than he seems to be able to control, Zander cuts an outline of the vege dragon in the air around him. ---------------------------------------------------- Air Walk 100+ minutes Resist Acid 20 80 minutes Divine Bond +1 Holy 11 minutes Enlarge Person 11 minutes Haste 8 rounds Smite Evil on Vege dragon (+5 att and AC, +11 damage and ignore DR)
Lay on Hands 9/10 Smite Evil 3/4
Reflex 25(14+11 forgot modifier) succeeds vs DC 16 17 damage taken
Grapple if flytrap survives Delia -2 to hit -2 AC
Swift Action Lay on Hands - 21 healed If Flytrap is dead 5 ft step to Z19-AA20, if alive then stuck
Full Attack on Vege Dragon 22 misses 25 misses 28 is a potential crit but a miss so misses 25 misses
[OOC: Flytrap living or dying changes nothing in my hits.]
Micah (John) HP: 67/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+14=21 ; d8+3=5 ; Tuesday March 16th, 2021 6:27:20 PM
Micah switches his spiritual weapon to one of the lone vegeos and flies closer to the center of the combat zone.
Active Spells Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-12 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-6 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-5 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-4 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 7 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-9 rds) Spiritual Weapon (8 rounds remaining) Bless (10 rounds remaining)
70 fly speed in heavy armor
=============== Move action to change spiritual weapon to target #18. Spiritual weapon attack. To hit 21. For 5 points magical force damage.
Move to AC30 at 60 ft.
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+11=12 ; d20+11=17 ; Tuesday March 16th, 2021 6:42:05 PM
Sid does his best impression of a pincushion yet and staggers in the air. Eyes clearing he kips down and flies to AG28 or farther, dropping 10' as he goes knowing that he needs to get to Micah.
Reflex: 12 ((IF I can use a Hero Point to reroll)): 17
DM Robert - "HAHA My new axe is working!" d20+15=26 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=13 ; 3d6=8 ; 3d6=6 ; 3d6+15=29 ; d4=3 ; Tuesday March 16th, 2021 8:46:28 PM
Stohp takes the high road. Stock takes his axe and goes after the fly trap, drawing an AOO. Bartomus casts a snow storm You still have not recorded the lighting damage from the round before Ohen arsonist nature takes control as he whips out another fireball. (Veg 2 made the save but dies anyway, veg 1 being a leader type makes his save and still lives.) Delia moves and fires at the Flytrap, killing it. (I'm going to say okay to up and over 5 it would be like a diagonal step on a 2 dimension board). Zander swings valiantly a dazzling display to be sure. Sid uses a hero point to reroll and moves away. ___________ The Giant Flytrap takes it's AOO on Stock. to hit 26 (d20+15) miss
Vege 1, slightly burnt moves in and then releases a spore cloud 40' radius (Stock you're height makes you safe). Zanderallen and Stock, being non vege based life forms. Please make a Fortitude save DC17 or be paralyzed.
Vege 7 and 8 throw spears at Stock. To hit 15 and 23 (d20+5) misses.
Vege 18 uses its claws to attack the spiritual weapon. He hits both times 21 and 13, but finds his attacks do no damage.
Vege 11, 13 and 9 start taking some crushing damage from the black tentacles.
Treant 2 double slams at Sid (15 foot reach) 20 and 23 (d20+16) both hit damage 18 and 23 (2d8+9 twice)
Treant 1 casts call lighting and brings down a bolt on Zanderallen. Reflex save 17, damage 8.
Treant 2 casts call lighting and brings down a bolt on Zanderallen. Reflex save 17, damage 6.
Treant 3 double moves to get out of the snow storm, and heals Fast heal 10.
V1/2D takes a 5 foot step into the squishy remains of his beloved Giant Fly trap, and now out of reach of Zanderallen and Stock. He casts FINGER OF DEATH at Stock for killing his plant. Fortitude save DC 23. IF fail, take 150 points damage. IF succeed take 29 points damage (3d6+15), and using his meta rod, he casts CONTAGION on Zanderallen, casting Blinding Sickness (p557). Fortitude save 16. (onset is ignored, you most however make two consecutive saves 1/day. If you save no effect right now. IF you fail take 3 strength damage (1d4) and be permantly blinded (since I rolled over 1).
Malici looks around the battlefield and mutters. "Most of my spells are deadly area effect spells." _______________
More x's for dead vege-orcs
1/2 dragon AC 34: makes his save damage 66 (he resisted some...) Giant Flytrap fails its save, damage 142 Lighting Treant 3: AC 22, damage 72 Vege 1 : AC? Damage 21 Vege 18, AC 16 damage 5
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday March 16th, 2021 9:55:25 PM
Eyes blinded by the lighting that he somehow made it through he pulls out one of the spears that is lodged in him and turns 90ish degrees to follow Micah. "Micah! If it's not too much trouble I seem to be about to die." He pulls another spear out of his rib. "Also I think I need to rethink my place in combat."
((Sid will follow Micah as far as he can so I don't know where he's going to end up. He will try and not end anywhere in attack range.))
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=27 ; 2d8+1=13 ; Tuesday March 16th, 2021 10:33:20 PM
Bartomus watched as the Treant raced away from the hail and ice and he swung at it with his glave. Then he stepped away hoping to put a bit more distance between him and it.
==== 1. Using the reach associated with the Glave for attacking Treant 2. Melee - 27 Damage 13 3. Step 5' to AS/AT 28
Damage noted
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 40/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+7=17 ; d20+19=36 ; Wednesday March 17th, 2021 6:05:32 AM
Stohp sees the cloud and momentarily hesitates on her plan but there's no time to hesitate and she charges right through it. Luckily she fights off it's effects (17 fort, just enough!) and drops next to the half-dragon, seizing him and, hopefully, limiting his casting ability
(Double move to enemy, hero point to grapple, 34 to grapple)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 101/119 AC: 29(34 vs VD) T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+16=30 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=16 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=28 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=41 ; d10+24=32 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d10+24=34 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; 2d10+48=64 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 d6=4 d6=1 Wednesday March 17th, 2021 1:32:48 PM
Zanderallen coughs at bit at the spores but otherwise remains unaffected. He dodges out of one lightning blast only to end up right in the middle of the second one. Grunting a little in pain he starts stepping towards the vege dragon when he casts his spell. A grim smile spread across his lips as he feels the disease purged from his body by holy energy before it even takes hold. Continuing the flow of holy energy into his wounds he heals some of them. He then completes his step and finding his balance, lays into the vege dragon, including a heroic turn of the blade to land a hit in the middle of his attack sequence. "Domi sends greetings!" he yells as his blade cleaves plant matter. ---------------------------------------------------- Air Walk 100+ minutes Resist Acid 20 80 minutes Divine Bond +1 Holy 11 minutes Enlarge Person 11 minutes Haste 7 rounds Smite Evil on Vege dragon (+5 att and AC, +11 damage and ignore DR)
Lay on Hands 8/10 Smite Evil 3/4[/i]
Fort 30(+16) saves versus spores Reflex 18(+12) saves versus call lightning 1 (4 damage taken) Reflex 16(+12) fails versus call lightning 2 (6 damage taken) Contagion - Divine Health class feature grants immunity against all disease
5 ft step to Z18-AA20
Swift Action Lay on Hands reroll 1s - healed 23
Full Attack on Vege Dragon 39(18+21) hits, 28 (+21) fails to confirm crit - Damage 32 +11 Holy + 4 Fire 34 (30(+16) +4 Hero Point used) hits - Damage 34 + 6 Holy +4 Fire 28 (+11) Misses 41 (+21), confirmed with 41 (+21) crits - Damage 64 +4 Holy +1 Fire
[Edit forget the fire damage for what it's worth whittling down his protection]
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~70 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=6 ; d8+12=20 ; d6=3 ; d8+12=14 ; d6=2 ; d20=3 ; d20=15 ; d8+12=14 ; d6=6 ; d20=18 ; d8+12=13 ; d6=2 ; d20=19 ; d8+12=14 ; d6=3 ; d20=13 ; 2d8+24=38 ; Wednesday March 17th, 2021 3:20:39 PM
Seeing the treant she's been attacking moving towards her, Delia will glance down at the sword on her hip, but realizes that even against a tree, her mastery of the bow outclasses her swordplay. Decision made, she will edge away to get out of its reach (5ft step to AT32 and up to 30ft) and draw back her bow...
Attack 1(manyshot): 24 (+18) Damage: 20 P + 3 C and 14 P + 2 C
Attack 2: 21 (+18) (miss)
Attack 3: 28 (+13) Damage: 14 P + 6 C
Attack 4: 26 (+8) Damage: 13 P + 2 C
Attack 5 (haste): 37 (19+18, crit threat; 31 to confirm) Damage: 52 P + 3 C
======================= Full Round attack at LT3 - Damage and to hit +1 from point blank shot
Note: Hawky is hovering a few hundred feat above the battlefield, far out of harms way. I kept thinking about that but it never made it into my post until now.
Stock (JonM) HP: 147/180; AC: 25/24/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 4/30 used d20+21=24 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+7=21 ; 2d8+21=28 ; 2d8+21=30 ; 2d8+21=34 ; 2d8+21=27 ; Wednesday March 17th, 2021 5:10:25 PM Flying, Enlarged, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Haste, Bear's Endurance, Greater Rage Stock coughs when he's hit by the spell and yells "STOP POINTING AT ME!" He steps forward and lays into the dragon thing squirming in Stohp's arms.
======== Fort 24...yikes! 5ft step forward to Y24/Z25 PA1 vs V hits AC33 (35 if flanking with Stohp) 28 damage PA2 vs V hits AC28 (30 if flanking) 30 damage PA3 vs V hits AC23 (25 if flanking) 34 damage PA4 vs V hits AC21 (23 if flanking) 27 damage ...I think I'm really hoping Stohp has the thing grappled.
Stock (JonM) HP: 118/180; AC: 25/24/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 4/30 used Wednesday March 17th, 2021 5:10:47 PM
...HP now updated.
Micah holds his breath as he sees what the plant dragon man casts on both Stock and Zanderallen. He releases it in relief as the effects are mostly resisted. Not having to (immediately) worry about Stock, he turns at Sid's call. After assessing his friends' injuries he flies forward, descending as he goes, and calls forth Domi's healing power.. "Get out of here, Sid. We are no match for this lightning," he says as he ignores his own advice.
His spiritual weapon continues on its target, hitting twice.
=========== Active Spells Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-13 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-7 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-6 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-5 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 8 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-109 rds) Spiritual Weapon (7 rounds remaining)
70 fly speed in heavy armor
===============
Spiritual weapon attack against #18. To hit 33 and 27. First hit 6, second is 9. 15 total force damage against #18.
Move to AC24, rapidly descending to an elevation of 20 ft. Channel Energy (8 uses remaining) Heal 16 to himself, Stock, Sid, Stohp, and Zanderallen
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc 5d4+5=17 ; Wednesday March 17th, 2021 7:43:26 PM
Ohen, wishing to conserve spell slots, simply casts magic missile at the treant. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spell Cast Magic Missile, 17 damage, at treeant 3
Movement BB27, 20' up To BB31, 20' up Auto succeed fly check
Active Spells Wall of Fire: 10 rounds left Spell Resistance: SR21 to myself, 8 minutes left Fly: Myself, Delia, Zanderallen, Jaspar, 5 minutes left Haste: On everyone, 7 rounds left Mage Armor: Hours left
DM Robert - "Domi sends greetings!" d20+16=26 ; d8+5=12 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=17 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+4=5 ; d6+4=8 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=22 ; 3d6=13 ; 13d6=53 ; d20+3=18 ; Wednesday March 17th, 2021 8:47:59 PM FYI, the treants have fast healing 10, it specifically says in their write up that they will heal after the 'dying' stage of death. You need to take them down in hit points well beyond the normal 'death' zone of a PC, ie you have to get it past it's CON in negative hit points.
Sid calls for aid. (moved you to stay near Micah) Bartomus actually hits with his glaive as he steps away slightly. Stohp double moves for descent and heroically wraps her arms around the half dragon. However, since he has a reach weapon he gets one AOO as she closes on him. Zanderallen steps forth and with the luck of the gods (criting) slays the half dragon! Delia shoots into the treant (though it has DR10/slashing). Stock....since Zander killed the 1/2 dragon I'm going to assume you would attack the nearest lightning treant. So I moved you toward it and used your first attack to inflict damage. (However this would generate an AOO from vege 8 and from the treant since it has reach on you, but I don't think your character would really care about that in his desire to chop things.) Micah's magic weapon continues it's attack and Micah desends to do some healing. (Hmm, healing is a 30 foot radius and you are 20 feet high, I'm not sure everyone would actually be in that sphere...need some 3D math you engineers.) Ohen magic missiles treant 3, and see's it stagger and fall over, but not get 'removed' from the board.
___________ The Half Dragon takes his AOO on Stohp. to hit 26 (d20+16) hit, damage 12 (d8+5, tis but a flesh wound)
Veg 8, takes an AOO on Stock but Stock doesn't even register such a feeble attack. To hit 16 (d20+5)
Treant 1 takes an AOO on Stock to hit 22 (d20+16) miss
Vege 1seeing his leader fall, shakes his fist at Zanderallen and shouts in Slyvan Highlight to display spoiler: {}"Revenge is a dish best served cold!"[/b] And then he double moves away into the forest.
Vege 7 runs into the forest.
Vege 8 can only see huge dwarf and claws at it. To hit 12 and 17 (d20+5).
Vege 18 uses its claws to attack the spiritual weapon. He hits both times 21 and 13, but finds his attacks do no damage.
Vege 11, 13 and 9 continue taking crushing damage from the black tentacles. (lets see 6 from the first round, 5 from last round, 8 from this round, nope still alive.)
Treant 1 double slams at Stock (15 foot reach) 21 and 22 (d20+16) both miss!!!!!!! And fast heals this round since it goes after Stock.
Treant 2 casts call lighting and brings down a bolt on Zanderallen. Reflex save 17, damage 13.
Treant 3 is on the ground, but you can see some of the wounds closing.
Malici flies to AJ17 and breaths his breath weapon.... Treant takes 53 damage (13d6) save 22, it fails the save (18). _______________
More x's for dead vege-orcs
1/2 dragon AC 34: makes his save damage 66 (he resisted some...) Giant Flytrap fails its save, damage 142 Lighting Treant 1: AC 22 Damage 18 Lighting Treant 2: AC22 Damage 53 Lighting Treant 3: AC 22, damage 142 Vege 1 : AC? Damage 21 Vege 18, AC 16 damage 20
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+7=16 ; Thursday March 18th, 2021 12:00:04 AM
Bartomus shifted towards the fallen Treant and saw its wounds were healing. In Sylvian, Bartomus spoke to it. "We can end this in two ways, surrender, and heal yourself as you and your fellow trees leave this place, or better yet help us." Bartomus paused and raised the glaive. "Or, we make you into kindling and offer your other two brothers or sisters a surrender you refused."
======== 1. Shift 5' back to AR/AS 29; 2. Intimidate - 16 3. Ready strike for next round
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+17=28 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+17=31 ; Thursday March 18th, 2021 6:06:28 AM
Stohp grunts as she takes the hit. "That's enough out of you." she says as she maintains the hold (33 to maintain) and turns it into a pin before tying him up so he can't cast. "It's over. You can order the rest of your troops to surrender or let them get slaughtered by my companions. Your choice." (rolled to pin, then remembered I don't have to, I just have to roll to maintain. Feat lets me do 2 grapple actions a round)
Stock (JonM) HP: 134/180; AC: 25/24/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 5/30 used d20+17=25 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+7=24 ; 2d8+21=30 ; 2d8+21=30 ; 2d8+21=26 ; 2d8+21=28 ; Thursday March 18th, 2021 9:08:00 AM Flying, Enlarged, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Haste, Bear's Endurance, Greater Rage
Somehow, some way Stock hears Bartomus across the battlefield. He's not exactly thinking clearly when he hears it though so he just shouts "KINDLING!" as he attacks the treant.
Micah has no idea what the fleeing vege said, but does not want his to summon reinforcements and sees the one that also flees.
"Delia!" he shouts, "Do you see the one running away to the northeast? I will intercept the other one.
He then heads toward the one going northwest (Vege 7).
His weapon continues to attack 18, hitting twice.
============== Active Spells Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-14 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-8 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-7 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-6 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 9 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-11 rds) Spiritual Weapon (6 rounds remaining)
70 fly speed in heavy armor
Spiritual weapon vs #18. Hits with an 18 for 6 damage and 16 for 11 damage (17 damage total)
Micah Full Move (135 with elevation change) to Vege #7. If can charge #7, then he moves to ground level and makes a trip attack using his weapon master domain ability. CMB 22. If he cannot charge, but can close, he moves to ground level; if cannot close, then he gets as close as he can and rises to 30' elevation.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 95/119 AC: 29(34 vs VD) T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+12=20 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+16=30 ; 2d10+26=36 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Thursday March 18th, 2021 4:00:08 PM
Zanderallen starts to say something to Stohp, but she seems focused on doing her thing so he moves towards the treant that keeps tickling him with lightning. "Stohp, I don't, oh never mind. Hey you, cut it out with the lightning.' He attacks once he closes. ---------------------------------------- Air Walk 100+ minutes Resist Acid 20 80 minutes Divine Bond +1 Holy 11 minutes Enlarge Person 11 minutes Haste 6 rounds
Lay on Hands 8/10 Smite Evil 3/4
Reflex 20(+12) saves, 6 damage taken
Move to AB16-AC17, will take an AoO if the treant has 15ft or great reach
Single Attack on Treant
35(+16), confirmed with 30(+16) crits - 36 damage + 3 holy(if evil) + 1 fire
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~70 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=4 ; d8+11=19 ; d6=3 ; d8+11=19 ; d6=4 ; d20=16 ; d8+11=16 ; d6=4 ; d20=2 ; d20=12 ; d8+11=12 ; d6=5 ; d20=7 ; d8+11=15 ; d6=1 ; Thursday March 18th, 2021 4:48:07 PM
Seeing Bartomus give the evil treant an opportunity to surrender, she'll say "Just kill it, I don't think these things can understand the mercy you're offering."
Smiling a little at Stock's new battle cry, she'll hear Micah's call and look to the northeast, "I see him!" as she moves and fires at the fleeing Vege-orcs.
================================= 5ft step to AS31; remain at 30ft.
If I kill V1, I target V7 at -2 and maybe -4 if Micah successfully tripped him. If I have any leftover attacks, I will shoot the treant with +1 to hit and damage.
Attack 1(manyshot): 21 (+17) Damage: 19 P + 3 C and 19 P + 4 C
Attack 2: 33 (+17) Damage: 16 P + 4 C
Attack 3: 14 (+12) (miss)
Attack 4: 19 (+7) Damage: 12 P + 5 C
Attack 5 (haste): 24 (+17) Damage: 15 P + 1 C
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc 5d4+5=20 ; Thursday March 18th, 2021 6:22:19 PM
Ohen will cast magic missile at whoever's still alive. In order of priority: V1 V7 LT3 "I agree with Stock. To the pyre with these." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spell Cast Magic Missile, 20 damage
Movement BB31, 20' up To AW31, 20' up Auto succeed fly check
Active Spells Wall of Fire: 9 rounds left Spell Resistance: SR21 to myself, 8 minutes left Fly: Myself, Delia, Zanderallen, Jaspar, 5 minutes left Haste: On everyone, 6 rounds left Mage Armor: Hours left
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+14=32 ; d6+1=5 ; d20+3=20 ; Thursday March 18th, 2021 6:36:30 PM
Sid swoops down to LT3, diving to skewer it with Mildred. "I have got to invest is something fire related," He twists through the heartwood, hopefully cracking it permanently. "Maybe Fire Arrows? Hey Bart, Fire Arrows a good idea?"
ToHit1(ShortSword of Subtly): 32 Damge: 5 ToHit2(ShortSword of Subtly): 20
DM Robert - "Do you see the one running away to the northeast?" 6d6=23 ; d20+16=33 ; 2d8+9=14 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+1=16 ; d6+4=6 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+16=30 ; 2d8+9=21 ; 2d8+9=19 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+16=29 ; 2d8+9=25 ; d20+12=14 ; Thursday March 18th, 2021 8:18:21 PM
Bartomus attempts to intimidate a tree. Stohp pins the 1/2 dragon to the ground. Stock chops wood, but doesn't kill it. Micah charges vege 7 and trips it while his spiritual weapon chases the target and kills it. Zanderallen connects with the VERY EVIL treant, however they are fire resistant 10. Delia, actually I'm going to have to rule you cannot see #1 from where you are even with movement. I put a ruler up just to be sure, his outer edge and yours are still in the ice storm spell which is 40 foot high. You don't have a shot with only a 5 foot move. Ohen, unfortunately at BB31 you can't see V1 there's a tree in the way, however at AW31 your outer corner and his outer corner are visible. Magic missles away. Sid attacks a prone defenseless target, and forget to add his backstab multiplier forcing the DM to look it up. Also remember, you only get 1 attack when you move more than 5 feet. :P (+23 damage)
_____________ Stohp throws the dead half dragon to the ground following up with a pinning arm bar. It is quite spectacular as the intestines spill out and blood flies everywhere, partially covering Stohp. As she applies the cross body arm bar, the arm, somewhat severed in Zanderallen's attack comes off of the body and Stohp finds herself holding the bloody arm shoulder to fingers.
Sid's attack on the tree splinters it with a resounding crack.
Treant 2 takes an AOO on Zanderallen to hit 33 (d20+16) hit, damage 14 (2d8+9)
Vege 1 goes all stealthy, You must make a perception check of greater than 29 to see him.
Vege 7 will attack Micah from the ground. 15 and 16 to hit with its claws, so miss.
Vege 8 makes a withdraw action, avoiding provoking the raging dwarf.
Vege 11, 13 and 9 die in the constricting grasp of the black tentacles spell.
Treant 1 wobbly but still on its root tips, double slams at Stock. 30 and 30 (d20+16) hits, damage 21 and 19 (2d8+9) And fast heals.
Treant 2 hesitates but decides to attack Zanderallen since he killed the king. 26 and 29 (d20+16) miss and hit, damage 25 (2d8+9)
map, [i]poop I forgot to copy and paste the map before I started moving everything around this time.
Malici looks around for vege 1 but fails his perception roll. _______________
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+15=32 ; Friday March 19th, 2021 4:29:46 AM
Oh, he's dead. That was embarrassing. Dropping the corpse, Stohp moves to flank Lt 2 (stopping next to MA), trying to trip it and provoking an attack of opportunity (32 to trip)
Stock begins a low pitched humming as he methodically carves through the lightning treant and anything else around.
========== 5 ft step to S24/T25 PA1 vs LT1 hits AC32, 35 damage PA2 hits AC29, 25 damage PA3 hits AC 22, 30 damage PA4 CRITS AC 27, Confirms w/ 30 (+4 from Critical Focus), 80 damage d3 rolls were mistakes
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 2d8+11=21 ; Friday March 19th, 2021 10:34:16 AM
Bartomus moved over to where Sid was standing and took note of the Elf's work and his sudden fixation on fire. He also noted that Sid had been pretty much worked over by the veggies and the lightning. "Sid, I think it's done, like firewood done. So, let's get you a bit of healing here, ok?"
Bartomus laid his hand on Sid's should and pulled off a healing. "If you need it, I also gotta potion I can give you."
======= 1. Move to AO/AP 29; 2. Cure Moderate Wounds on Sid for 2d8+11=>21
Micah grimly focuses on his prone opponent, power attacking with his mace and exploiting his enhanced speed provided by the sorcerer, he pounds it, hitting it three times.
Since Micah did not have the opportunity to redirect it, Micah's spiritual hammer continues to attack the slain target.
============== Active Spells Hasted by Ohen ( 5 rds remaining) Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-14 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-9 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-6 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-7 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 10 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-12 rds) Spiritual Weapon (5 rounds remaining)
70 fly speed in heavy armor
Spiritual weapon beats a dead horse.
Micah full round attacks, including the haste attack against #7, to hit 24 for 11 points of damage, to hit 32 for 9 points of damage, and to hit 30 for 11 points of damage. All damage bludgeoning. 31 points before DR.
Remain at R16
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 54/119 AC: 29(34 vs LT2) T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+23=41 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+23=25 ; 2d10+24=37 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d10+24=27 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d10+24=25 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d10+24=27 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; Friday March 19th, 2021 3:06:16 PM
Zanderallen grunts as he takes a couple solid blows from the knobs of the treant. However he notes that his blade surges with holy energy as it hits, confirming the treant as an evil being. Needing no further prodding he channels more divine smiting into his lumberjack skills. Having seen the regenerative powers of the other treants he doesn't stop swinging. ---------------------------------------- Air Walk 100+ minutes Resist Acid 20 80 minutes Divine Bond +1 Holy 11 minutes Enlarge Person 11 minutes Haste 6 rounds
Lay on Hands 8/10 Smite Evil 2/4
Swift Action - SMITE Lt 2 (+5 Att and AC, +11 damage, bypass DR)
Full Attack on LT 2 - Flanking +2 Att 41(+23) hits, and 32(+23) confirms crit - 61 damage + 6 Holy (forgot to double modify on die roller) 32(+18) hits - 27 damage + 7 Holy 22(+13) hits - 25 damage + 6 Holy 25(+23) hits - 27 damage + 8 Holy
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+15=33 ; d20+15=22 ; Saturday March 20th, 2021 4:30:22 AM
Ohen, seeing that nearly everything is handled besides the fire resistant trees, will move to a more central location to get a better view of everything. As he passes by the fallen treant, he will call out to the group "Does anyone know how to make these stop healing besides turning them into firewood?". As he looks around, he will make sure treant 3 has stopped healing after Sid's strike at the heartwood, and will check to see if any of the other ones are healing. He also points to the tree to the northeast. "Our vegetable friend moved behind that tree." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Perception 33 to see the vege-orc 1 Perception 22 to look around at the treants
Double move to AE30, 40' up, wanting to be able to see over the 20' tall wall of fire.
Active Spells Wall of Fire: 8 rounds left Spell Resistance: SR21 to myself, 8 minutes left Fly: Myself, Delia, Zanderallen, Jaspar, 5 minutes left Haste: On everyone, 5 rounds left Mage Armor: Hours left
Sid(JonM Sub) 50' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+19=32 ; Saturday March 20th, 2021 8:19:51 AM
Sid floats above the dead tree for a moment and smiles. He then sheathes his sword and takes off at an angle to get some height among the trees to snipe any remaining targets.
========= Move - Sheath sword Move - Draw Branwen as he flies up to 50' to AT20 If relevant - Stealth 32 to hide among the branches
DM Robert - "Our vegetable friend moved behind that tree." d20+16=21 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=23 ; 2d6=8 ; Saturday March 20th, 2021 10:40:28 AM
Stohp moves and trips treant 2, but no before taking an AOO. Stock chops and chops making lots of kinding of treant 1. Bartomus does some healing on Sid. Micah goes full battle cleric and makes vege 7 into chopped vegetable. Zanderallen shows Stohp the value of weapons as he makes more kindling for the fire. Ohen moves and points out where vege 1 is hiding. Sid moves. Delia? taking some of her attacks to kill Vege8, it takes 3 arrows to get it. ___________ Treant 2 takes an AOO on Stohp. to hit 21 (d20+16) miss
Vege 1 is the only enemy moving and he's still trying to stealth away. Stealth 13.
map, [i]poop I forgot to copy and paste the map before I started moving everything around this time.
Malici sees vege 1 moving, and decides to get nasty. Perception 23. He casts acid fog. damage 8, "Oh that's going to continue to spread..." _______________
More x's for dead vege-orcs
Lighting Treant 1: AC 22 Damage totally dead Lighting Treant 2: AC22 Damage more than way dead but not as dead as totally dead. Lighting Treant 3: AC 22, damage way dead Vege 1 : AC? Damage 49
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~70 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=10 ; d20=15 ; d8=5 ; d6=3 ; Saturday March 20th, 2021 10:56:44 AM [OOC Last round] Since I couldn't see vege 1, I would have targeted the other foes within line of sight like vege7 and LT3. Can my attacks last round move to them? I don't know how things like that work in a PBP game.
The threats around her killed, Delia will take off after the fleeing vege-orc, locking onto him and firing a single shot.
===================== Perception: 31 to see him Move to AQ13
Attack: 35 (+20) Damage: 17 P + 3 cold
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Sunday March 21st, 2021 3:26:40 PM "Sid, play it a bit safer," Bartomus yelled after Sid as he floated away. Bartomus moved out around the snowstorm that still held the prominent position next to the tentacles.
"Hey, hey, is that all of them?" He shouted trying to see around a wall of flames in the center of the forested grove.
====== 1. Move to AH 29/30
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday March 21st, 2021 10:34:59 PM
Stohp puts away her flail. "Let him go, lets not waste energy pursuing one guy. She calls to the others. If we're lucky he'll alert the rest of his group to their leaders death and the siege will break up before we have to fight them. If not, well they will have probably heard the fight anyway and we should save our spells for the next one."
Stock (JonM) HP: 98/180; AC: 25/24/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/28 used d20+17=26 ; 2d8+21=32 ; Monday March 22nd, 2021 9:51:13 AM Flying, Enlarged, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Haste, Bear's Endurance, Greater Rage
Stock's head whips around and locks onto the remaining evil tree. With a battle cry of "KINDLING!" he skids to a stop next to the thing and hits it with his axe.
======= AoO AC 29 (mobility) Move AD18/AE19 PA hits AC26, 32 damage ...I think LT2 is still up in the map? The text above says its dead. Either way, Stock hits it with his axe :)
Micah (John) HP: 83/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+4=22 ; d20+14=24 ; d8+3=7 ; Monday March 22nd, 2021 10:59:45 AM
Micah looks around for other foes. Seeing none, he takes to the air again and moves north looking for the vege that fled to the northeast and finds him. He then directs his spiritual hammer to his newly spotted target.
====================== Active Spells Hasted by Ohen ( 4 rds remaining) Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-15 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-10 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-7 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-8 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 11 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-13 rds) Spiritual Weapon (4 rounds remaining)
70 fly speed in heavy armor
Perception 22 vs #1 stealth of 13: see him Std action to Move to AD10 at an elevation of 20 ft. Move action to change target of spiritual weapon SW hits with a 24 for 7 pts force damage.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 54/119 AC: 29(34 vs LT2) T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+7=8 ; Monday March 22nd, 2021 4:23:48 PM
Zanderallen looks around for whatever the group is chasing, but it really confused seeing nothing. He stays in place making sure the splinters in front of him don't start regrowing. "Where is he?" ----------------------------- Air Walk 100+ minutes Resist Acid 20 80 minutes Divine Bond +1 Holy 11 minutes Enlarge Person 11 minutes Haste 5 rounds
Lay on Hands 8/10 Smite Evil 2/4
Perception 8
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Monday March 22nd, 2021 5:26:44 PM
Ohen will leave the hunters to their hunting and descend on to the square with the half-dragon's body. He will use his arcane sight to search for a medallion quarter, and any other magic items. He will keep checking if any of the treants move. "Sorry Bartomus, that wall will keep burning for a while after I let it go."
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Active Spells Wall of Fire: 7 rounds left Spell Resistance: SR21 to myself, 8 minutes left Fly: Myself, Delia, Zanderallen, Jaspar, 5 minutes left Haste: On everyone, 4 rounds left Mage Armor: Hours left
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=18 ; Monday March 22nd, 2021 6:52:34 PM
"Sorry guys! Ugh, that was nasty. Is that all of them?" Sid will fly up 30ft and see if he can see anything interesting.
DM Robert - "Where is he?" 2d6=11 ; Monday March 22nd, 2021 8:06:48 PM
Delia shoots into the acid fog.... Bartomus warns Sid and tries to look around. Stock whirls around but their is no enemy to hit only wood. Micah looks for vege 1... Zanderallen looks around. Ohen starts to loot (actually can't you dismiss a spell at will?) Sid looks around. _________
Unfortunately Micah and Delia cannot see into the acid fog...Acid fog creates a billowing mass of misty vapors like the solid fog* spell. In addition to slowing down creatures and obscuring sight, this spell’s vapors are highly acidic. Each round on your turn, starting when you cast the spell, the fog deals 2d6 points of acid damage to each creature and object within it. *This spell functions like fog cloud, but in addition to obscuring sight, the solid fog is so thick that it impedes movement. Creatures moving through a solid fog move at half their normal speed and take a -2 penalty on all melee attack and melee damage rolls. The vapors prevent effective ranged weapon attacks (except for magic rays and the like).
Everyone is looking around and realizing that there are no more combatants.
The acid fog cloud spreads some more, (11 points damage to everything, including the tree). You hear the distinct crackle of bark sizzling in dissolving acid. The smell of the acid is non to pleasant either. Delia is pretty sure she did not see the vege come out to the east, and Micah is pretty sure he did not come out to the north. As you hover briefly you hear a rasping scream as if someone's lungs were no longer fully functioning due to inhaling some caustic substance. And then there is only the sizzle of the spreading acid cloud.
Ohen detects several magical items...Malici descends to join Ohen. potion 1, potion 2, scroll dragonhide breastplate (red dragon), heavy wooden shield, cold iron glaive amulet cloak headband pearl ring rod 1/4 of an amulet/medalian and 652 gp
Everyone gets 4,500 experience for scene 1 and 2 (I forgot to give out ex when scene one ended, scene two is not quite over.)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 7:54:00 AM
Stohp helps with the looting.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/147; AC: 26/24/14; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 7/28 used Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 9:24:19 AM Flying, Enlarged, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Bear's Endurance, Fatigued
Stock raises his axe to strike again but then realized the treant is not moving. He mutters "One shot that time...yeah I got him good..." Even as he looks around, the rage leaves Stock. He smears wood chips across his face in wiping the sweat away.
Stock limps over to the dread dragon thing and points at the medallion. "That look like yours, Malici?"
========== I let haste expire and started the fatigued clock; assuming we let time pass I'll let the other buffs expire as well
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 9:44:04 AM
Bartomus joins in the gathering of things from their foes. Like the others, he was standing about and hears Stock point out the 1/4 medallion to Malici. Bartomus rolls his eyes a bit as he seemed to recall that the four holders of the medallion were connected as siblings, albeit estranged. He tried to find some diplomatic way of asking the question he had, but sighed and just put it out there.
"Malici, if it is, then that was one of your siblings, right? " Bartomus paused then continued. "Will we have to expect a battle with everyone holding one of these?"
Micah makes a quick check to verify they are out of immediate danger.
He then gathers around the shields and channels healing energy.
He then gets out his wands of cure light wounds and starts the rounds.
=============== Channel energy (7 uses remaining) Heal all Shields 21 hit points. 8 charges on Stock for an additional 45 hit points 8 charges on Zanderallen for an additional 36 hit points 5 charges on Stohp for an addition 32 hit points 5 charges on Sid for an addition 32 hit points
Let me know who needs more Note on character sheet--that used up most of my old wands. I still have 3 new fully charged ones.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d4=1 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=16 ; Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 12:40:50 PM
Ohen will raise his eyebrows in surprise at the dragonhide breastplate, and pick up the medallion. "It seems our theory was correct unfortunately. 3 other half-dragons compelled to come to this area. Each with less than peaceful motives." He will place the medallion in his bag of holding for safekeeping, watching the magical energies with his arcane sight as he does so, and pulling the medallion away if anything untoward happens. He will then start identifying. ~~~~~~~~~ I think the spell has to have a (D) tag in the duration to be dismissable, e.g. Duration: 1 round/level (D) Wall of fire doesn't for some reason.
D4=1: accident Potion 1: 35 Potion 2: 31 Dragonhide Breastplate: 30 Shield: 31 Glaive: 20 Amulet: 18 Cloak: 35 Headband: 27 Pearl: 16 Ring: 25 Rod: 16 (come on Ohen he used this, it shouldn't be that hard) All of these are arcana or spellcraft, whichever is appropriate, I add the same regardless.
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=20 ; Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 4:38:57 PM
Fly and keep watch until his 5mins are up and then will descend and continue to watch the forest around them.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~70 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=3 ; d20=17 ; Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 5:47:34 PM
Delia will wait for the fog cloud to disperse and find the body of the sizzled vege-orc if she can once it does. As soon as she verifies its death, she'll call Hawky back and help Sid keep watch.
========== Perception to find vege-orc if needed: 21 Perception to keep watch: 38
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 110/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 6:43:08 PM
Zanderallen relaxes as the final combatant falls. Receiving healing he helps in moving the bodies to the spell casters to identify items. He calls out to Jasper, "[/b]Jasper, main body down. Let's keep eyes open for if the various plants forming the perimeter are incoming."[/b] His words trail off as he sees members of the group already on lookout. ------------------------------ Lay on Hands 8/10 Smite Evil 2/4
DM Robert - "Will we have to expect a battle with everyone holding one of these?" d20+13=31 ; d20+13=31 ; Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 8:11:20 PM
Stohp starts looting. Stock is feeling the aftereffects. Bartomus asks the obvious. Micah starts the after action healing. Ohen starts identifying. Sid goes on patrol. Delia keeps a watchful eye for a vegematic. Zanderallen calls out to Jasper and makes some sorting piles. ______________ Hmm, Acid Fog can't be dismissed either, that thing is going to go on for 12 rounds (total). And I think it keeps expanding by 20 feet each round. The camp is going to be encompassed before that spell is done.
Unfortunately, there is nothing really left to loot. The vege-orcs had only simple weapons made of bone and wood. (well except of the vege-orc leader, he had some masterwork stuff, but it pretty much dissolves in the acid). The treants had no treasure nor did the giant fly trap.
Even as Stock points out the medalion Malici has already landed beside Ohen and see's it as well. Bartomus asks his question. Malici shrugs not taking his eyes of the medallion. "I guess so, it's not like I have a working knowledge of all the possible siblings that may have survived my father's trials. I did not think I would and did not want to try for I did not want to be his puppet. That's why mother and I fled."
Ohen identifies: potion of cure serious wounds potion of haste, scroll of heal +3 dragonhide breastplate (red dragon - fire resistance 5), +1 light fortification heavy wooden shield, +1 cold iron scythe, amulet of natural armor +1, cloak of resistance +2, headband of inspired wisdom +4, ring of protection +2,
Malici looks over Ohen's shoulder and identifies what he failed to. pearl of power (1st), Lesser Metamagic rod quicken,
As Ohen tries to picks up the medallion he feels an electrical tingle and icy hotness (that's from the medallion not Malici). The glow from the detect magic seems to pulse on the medallion. As he tries to tuck it away, Malici says, "Excuse ME, I believe that should go to me." Malici holds up his quarter of medallion. At this point everyone can see that both parts of the medallions are pulsing in sync with each other. So no, Ohen, you don't get to pocket the medallion as you posted. You may try to now though...
When Zanderallen calls for Jasper he hears no response. Delia and Sid having stated they are on lookout can not see him either.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday March 23rd, 2021 11:25:16 PM
Stohp sighs loudly. "This is going to be a pain in the rear. We better go check on and clear out the other force if needed and get moving to the next target as quickly as possible."
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 28/25/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 7/28 used Wednesday March 24th, 2021 9:26:13 AM Letting all buffs expire
"More like we'll be a pain in their rear...am I right?" Stock looks around at his clever(?) joke.
"Whoa...that breastplate is special. And that (metamagic) rod looks like something I could use as a small mace...wait...you mean that's not what it's for?"
--------------
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday March 24th, 2021 10:31:32 AM
Bartomus nodded as Malici reiterated the fact that the experimentations and the efforts to create controlled puppets is why he and his mother had fled the dragon. He watched as the medallions were pulsing and he looked at the two pieces. "Could it all be a key? Do they join together if they are put side by side?"
Then he was looking over at the other things collected. "That head band kinda looks like the one I am wearing. Huh," he picked it up and looked at. "better made and looks a bit older as well. I would be interested in swapping these, unless someone else needs this?"
When they had mentioned Jaspar being missing, Bartomus looked about and noticed that the acid fog was still moving about. He chuckled at Stock's joke. But, continued to wonder about Jaspar. "Any chance he might have ran back to his village? Do we just head that way to see what we can do and then worry about where he might be?"
======= Willing to move out and follow along. Headband would raise Bartomus' Wisdom to an 18 and change his modifier by an additional one I believe.
Stohp and Sid, you each have been healed for 53 hit points each.
Satisfied that everyone is mostly well, Micah focuses his attention on Malici and Ohen.
He frowns deeply when Malici tries to claim the medallion piece. "If it is all the same to you," he says quietly, but firmly, "I would rather Ohen keep possession of that." Although careful to keep his posture unaggressive, his demeanor is nonetheless serious and intense.
============ Bartomus having the circlet makes the most sense to me. Micah does not have an open headband slot, so could not benefit from the new circlet or Bart's old one. Anyone with this slot open could benefit from Bartomus' old headband with the +1 boost to will saves and perception checks, even if they are not a wisdom based spellcaster.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 110/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday March 24th, 2021 5:30:14 PM
Still a little worried about Jaspar, Zanderallen knows wandering off into the forest alone to look for him is just a good way for two people to get lost. "Go ahead and take the headband Bart, you're best suited for it." He stops and stares for a good while at the breastplate, "Wow, real bona fide dragonhide armor. That's not something you see everyday."
Near the pile of bodies being looted he sees the medallions light up and he has a hard time not reaching for his weapon. As Micah speaks, he positions himself next to Ohen, posturing solidly next to the new medallion piece as he opens his divine sight(Detect Evil) and looks at both medallion pieces.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~70 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=5 ; Wednesday March 24th, 2021 5:54:55 PM
Delia, unaware of the potential conflict with Malici and concerned about Jasper's disappearance, would go to where he was last seen as soon as we realized he wasn't responding and look for signs of struggle or tracks. As she heads in that direction, she'll call out and let the rest of the party know that she's looking for Jasper.
========================================= Survival: 26 (+21) (additional +5 if tracking)
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=18 ; d20+8=25 ; Wednesday March 24th, 2021 6:07:11 PM
Sid will keep on lookout but at the sounds of tension behind him he switches to Brawen and gets ready to notch one of his elf bane arrows.
Perception: 18 Bluff: 25 (To look calm and relaxed and not like he is going to start shooting at Malici if needed.)
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Wednesday March 24th, 2021 6:48:49 PM "I think it would be best if the medallion pieces remain separated. After all, we don't really know what they do yet, and there is a powerful magical resonance between them. I think if we come across another one, someone else should hold it besides the two of us."
Ohen will wait and see what Malici has to say before pocketing it, but he also will not let Malici take it.
DM Robert - "I would rather Ohen keep possession of that." d20+12=17 ; Wednesday March 24th, 2021 8:00:58 PM
Stohp suggests going to the next target....where ever that may be... Stock thinks about being a pain in keister to the powers that be. Bartomus queries what would happen if the pieces were put together, and places dibs. Micah is rather firm about the medallion. Zanderallen uses a little paladin power. Delia goes off looking for Jasper. Sid readies a threat. Ohen is steadfast. ___________
Delia flies to where the party met to pre-cast their battle spells. Then she realizes that Jasper was also flying with the group, so there's not much in the way of tracks to follow. Delia Perception 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice some broken twigs and then what appears to be a scrap of paper stuck to a bush.}
Zanderallen detects no evil from the medallions.
Malici crosses his arms, bringing himself to his full height. He looks around noting some of the postures of the party. Arching an eyebrow he says, "I see." Then he takes flight straight up and once above tree top level, turns southeast and heads off.
For those curious, I'm saying the map now shows the acid fog at about 1/2 of it's total potential spread radius. That's if I'm reading the spell right, it says it spreads Effect: fog spreads in 20-ft radius, 20-ft high. I'm not sure if that means just the initial spell point or if it continues to spread each round. map
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday March 24th, 2021 9:05:25 PM
Stohp is confused. "Wait what? Why'd he leave? Why didn't we just let him have the magic coin thingy?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~70 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=7 ; Thursday March 25th, 2021 2:17:21 PM
Apparently Delia can't see the forest for the trees and stares around at where Jasper was thought to be. She'll see Malici zoom off and wonder if the weird, crazy magic Ohen saw on the medallion has made him touchy or if he's just scouting.
Shrugging, she'll cast Speak with Plants to ask them if they know what happened to Jasper. "Where did tiny rat-man go?" "Was someone/thing else with him?" "Did he get hurt?"
========================= Perception 28 (+21) vs 30 Cast Speak with Plants (7 min duration)
Micah shakes his head in surprise at Malici's sudden departure. He expected some sort of rebuttal, but to just walk, rather fly out, without any discussion, seemed to him to be completely irrational.
"I wonder if he is accustomed to always getting his way," he muses aloud. After a moment's consideration, he adds while pointing to the medallion piece Ohen still has, "No need to follow. He will return for this. First, however, we need to find out what happened to Jasper, then we need to see about breaking the siege now that the command post has been destroyed."
"Anyone have any ideas about where Jasper might be?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 110/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday March 25th, 2021 3:44:03 PM
Zanderallen shakes his head at Malici's response. "Huh, I wonder if the geas on the medallion is still affecting him. Let's make sure the pieces don't join together until we have them all. It might alert the other bearers something is happening. See anything Delia? Perhaps he flew off to check on his people. Let's head to the ziggurat." --------------------------- I think it is just he initial spread and then it stays in place for that long, but I'm not sure.
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday March 25th, 2021 5:35:28 PM
Sid gets closer and says, "I can put it, the medallion that is, in the Shield's bag of holding. I'm fuzzy on the details, but some of the stories I've read talk about that making it hard to find. I mean, we don't have much in them right now, but it would be none obvious?"
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Thursday March 25th, 2021 6:40:15 PM "Sure, we can put it in there or we can put it in my bag of holding. Whatever the group thinks is best." Ohen then laughs. "I was going to say that we can't trust Malici since we just met him, but the same could be said of me. It seems strange, you already feel like friends to me. I will give it up to wheover we think can keep it safest."
DM Robert - "Why didn't we just let him have the magic coin thingy?" Thursday March 25th, 2021 7:43:03 PM
Stohp wonders why Malici left. Delia can't see anything so she casts a spell. Micah thinks Malici is irrational and wonders about Jasper. Zandereallen poses questions and thoughts. Sid offers to put the item in the bag of holding. Ohen offers to put the item in his bag of holding. Bartomus? Stock? ________________
The group stands around debating what happened and what to do with the medallion. Ohen please make a Will save 16 if fail read Highlight to display spoiler: {You really don't want to give up the medallion, you think you should keep hold of it.}
There is still a fair amount of magical gear unclaimed and lying on the ground.
Delia questions the plants. A tree responds, "He went to sun up. He was alone. What is hurt?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday March 25th, 2021 8:49:36 PM
Bartomus snapped out of his thoughts and thanked everyone for allowing him to put the new headband on and he handed the other to the party to put in a storage bag that the loot usually went into during one of their excursions.
"Sorry, readjusting my headband and felt a little out of it for a moment there," he shrugged and then listened to the conversations.
"Can we load all of this into one of those special bags and then what, sun up, ok East right so we need to head that direction, but that's not the way our special guest went right? Do we need to worry about that?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 81//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday March 26th, 2021 1:09:05 AM "Jasper should be back where we were making our plans at. He's not a fighter so didn't come sneaking up with us. We can head back, pick him up, then head to the pyramid."
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 28/25/16; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 7/28 used Friday March 26th, 2021 10:15:53 AM "Malici reminds me of some touchy dwarves I grew up with...From what Delia found before, the pyramid should be about a mile to the east. That sounds like where Jasper went."
Stock then looks over the stash and says, "The armor's nice...but I just got some new stuff. I'll pass for now."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+10=13 ; Friday March 26th, 2021 1:42:41 PM
Ohen will place the medallion in his bag of holding. "That metamagic rod of quicken would be very useful to me. Would anyone mind if I take that?"
"Yes, let's go find Jaspar and lift the siege off the pyramid. It seems like he's headed that way already.".
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 110/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday March 26th, 2021 1:57:07 PM
Zanderallen stashes the rest of the magical gear to be sorted later and nods along with those suggesting they head to the pyramid. "Hopefully we should meet up with Jaspar along the way or back with his people."
Micah nods in assent to Ohen's request for the rod.
"Sounds like a plan," he agrees with Stohp and sets out to head the way she indicating, looking for Delia to take point and lead them away.
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=25 ; Friday March 26th, 2021 11:52:38 PM
Sid nods, "Anything not claimed I'll but in the Shield Bag. Do we need to look for Jasper? I don't like assuming that they will meet us. Here let me see if I find anything and if nothing else I'll feel better."
Sid will put anything not claimed (final list please be provided) into the bag of holding and will then see if he can find any signs of Jasper, and will look as they go.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~70 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) Saturday March 27th, 2021 1:21:17 AM
Delia thanks the trees and wishes them deep roots, good rains, and strong sunshine before returning to the main group and stating, "The trees say that Jasper went east and was alone," as if that's a perfectly normal way to gather information, "I'll keep asking as we head towards his people to make sure we're on the right track." She heads towards the rest of the plant-baddy force with the party.
After learning why Malici left, she'll ask "Do you think the medallions pull towards each other and he'll be able to find us no matter where we go? If so, our watches will have to be extra vigilant from until whatever he's got going on is resolved."
DM Robert - "Yes, let's go find Jaspar and lift the siege off the pyramid." Saturday March 27th, 2021 10:58:22 AM
Bartomus puts on his new headband and suggest heading east. Stock thinks Jasper went back to the last camp. Ohen starts picking up loot and suggests heading to the pyramid. Zanderallen helps gathering up loot and agrees to head to pyramid. Micah gets the plan moving. Sid gives a final look but finds nothing. Delia worries about the medallions calling to each other. _________
Delia heads east trying to find signs of a flying beast folk. Perception 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {You do find signs of a broken twig and you assume you are on the right path.}
The party moves along at a fairly good pace, still being under the influence of the fly spell. After a few minutes you cross from the forest in to a semi manicure pasture. Ahead you can see a step pyramid. You also see Jasper flying toward a line of beast folk that appear to have come out of the pyramid. They are semi-armed, which is to say armed as you would expect townsfolk to be when trying to stand up to an invading force and not having any professional soldiers to help. (Insert your own movie reference).
Behind Jasper and going at a much slower speed than him you note several moving plant creatures. Knowledge Nature 25 for C Highlight to display spoiler: {Blood bramble} Knowledge Nature 18 for numbers 1-6 Highlight to display spoiler: {assassin vine} Knowledge Nature 18 for numbers 10-16 Highlight to display spoiler: {vampire rose}
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+5=19 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=24 ; Saturday March 27th, 2021 9:53:59 PM
As they watched Jaspar fly on overhead, Bartomus moved quickly through the forest and pulled up where there were a whole lot of nasty plants. He focused on things to his left and to his right. His eyes went wide.
He moved a bit further and continued to examine the plants. "Hold up everyone, just hold up."
"Those roses will suck the life right out of you. Then there's some vines that can grab you and mash you into the dirt. We gotta think about how we want to make a path for ourselves."
======== Move to G24/25
KnowNat- C = 19 KnowNat-1-6=24 KnowNat-10-16=24
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 81//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday March 28th, 2021 8:46:38 PM "We're still flying. We can just float over them and rain death on them." Stohp points out.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~70 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=9 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=12 ; Sunday March 28th, 2021 9:15:13 PM
Before getting to the pyramid, Delia will point to a broken twig along their path, "This forest has no animals to do that. Probably was Jasper."
Once they get within sight of the pyramid and its siege line, Delia will indicate the large, thorny bramble bushes, "Blood Brambles. They'll try and eat you. Don't recommend letting them do that." She will also identify any weaknesses or special attacks/abilities that she knows about them.
To Stohp she'll reply, "As long as the beastfolk don't engage and need our protection, I like that plan."
=========================== Perception vs 30: 30 (9+21) Nature vs 25: 31 Nature vs 18: 17 Nature vs 18: 12
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 110/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday March 29th, 2021 2:08:53 PM
Zander breathes a sigh of relief when Jasper is spotted. However when the danger posed by the plants chasing him are revealed Zander comfort level decreases significantly. He yells out loud enough for Jaspar and the beastfolk to hear, "Jasper! You're being pursued by some very bad things. Get inside the pyramid with your people NOW! We'll handle them." He'll pause for just a moment looking if Ohen or Micah have any spells they wish to cast on the group before double moving, at a height of 40 ft to S20.
Micah quickly surveys the situation, thankful for the intelligence provided by Bartomus and Delia. He casts bless on the Shields then moves forward.
============= bless duration 10 rds. Single move to P20 at the greater of 20 ft or the minimum height necessary to stay out of reach of 13, 3, or 4.
How much time expired since combat, for spell duration purposes?
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Monday March 29th, 2021 4:33:43 PM
Ohen will caste haste on the group as everyone moves out. ~~~~~~~~~~ Move to G20, 40' up. Haste 11 rounds.
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=30 ; Monday March 29th, 2021 5:02:33 PM
Sid will follow along with Branwen out.
DM Robert - "Get inside the pyramid with your people NOW!" d20+7=25 ; d20+6=12 ; Monday March 29th, 2021 8:15:01 PM Let's see you were a mile out when Malici cast the fly on everyone, and it took you 1/2 of his duration to hustle to the camp. Then your battle and looting, which probably took like 2 minutes. Then following Jasper, and they were a mile from the pyramid. SO I'd say 5 more minutes have passed, you are with out the flight spell as of now. (7 minutes from when the fight began or 42 rounds) ======================== Bartomus identifies some of the plants. Stohp makes an ironic comment. Delia succeeded in her identify where Bartomus failed, what a team. Zanderallen tries to say up up and away, but realizes that the fly spell is over. Micah casts bless and moves forward. Ohen casts Haste as he walks forward. Your fly spell is over as well. Sid moves forward (I'm sorry I don't have your character sheet always out it would help rather than the name of your weapons you use for flavor text, to just let me know what weapon it is as well.) Stock?
-------- As Zanderallen went forward he failed to remember that the assassin vines have a 10 foot reach, as does the Vampire Rose, there was no way to avoid either. AOO Assassin vine #3 attempts to grab, To hit 25 (d20+7) miss. AOO Vampire Rose #13 attempts to grab, To hit 12 (d20+6) miss
Jasper flutters to the ground as the Fly spell ends. He begins to speak emphatically to the beast folk.
Delia and Bartomus try to call out what they can about the plants. Assassin vines, Immune electricity, plant traits; Resist cold 10 and fire 10 reach. Vampire Rose: no special immunities other than plant traits. reach Blood Bramble: DR 10/slashing; Immune plant traits Weaknesses vulnerable to fire, reach. And actually while the assassin vines and vampire rose's would not pose a serious threat to you they would to the poor beast folk. The Blood Brambles are clearly the greatest threat.
The plants advance, seeming not to care about the ruckus going on behind them. Actually the numbered plants double advance, so 10 feet of movement total. However the Blood brambles have a normal move of 40, so double moving for them puts them dangerously close to the poor beast folk. It's quite the loud affair with so many rustling plant leaves and creaking plant bodies. You cannot hear what Jasper is saying and you wonder if he heard Zanderallen's shout.
What is more of a concern is that the Blood Brambles with their REACH, could move next round and the beast folk would be in striking range!! The beast folk seem to realize this as well as you can clearly see a wavering of the weapons and a shifting of feet. que ominous music Dum Dum Dummm
Sid(Andrew) 10' High HP: 13/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+11=18 ; d3=1 ; d20+11=18 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Monday March 29th, 2021 9:36:30 PM
Sid will race forward 30ft with Branwen his Magincal +1 Longbow that Elly got him as a gift, and will rapidly shoot twice at one of the Bramble Bushes.
ToHit1: 18(20 if Rapidshot = FALSE) Damage: 1 ToHit2(RapidShot, if Applicable): 18 Damage: 4
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 3d6=6 ; Monday March 29th, 2021 11:22:56 PM
Bartomus looked out and saw that Jaspar was going to be in trouble. Delia said that the Brambles were more vulnerable to fire and that at least gave him an idea. He looked across the field and saw the Bramble approaching Jaspar. He moved his hands and blew at the back of the bramble and set a ball of flame into it.
====== Flaming Sphere at space AL 21; Reflex save against 16 by Bramble to avoid fire damage of 6.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~60 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Speed 70ft d20=18 ; d20=4 ; d20=10 ; Tuesday March 30th, 2021 12:43:10 AM
Seeing the blood brambles advancing on the beastfolk, Delia takes off at a sprint towards the beastfolk, switching her bow to her left hand and drawing her longsword in her right. She either runs and plants herself in front of Jasper and the other ratfolk, or is stopped short by something grabbing at her. Either way, she yells "RUN!" to them whenever she reaches her ending square.
========================== Run to at least AQ20(38 squares out of 56), if I can take Jasper with me I would keep barreling forward a few more squares. Nothing that I could find says you can't tumble while running (this would take up more movement, but I have quite a bit to spare), so I'll roll for them, but if that doesn't make sense I will potentially provoke from 3 different things and my AC will be 22.
Acrobatics 1 vs AV#3: 23 (18+5) (Z hopefully burned his AOO) Acrobatics 2 vs VR#13: 9 (4+5) (Z hopefully burned his AOO) Acrobatics 3 vs BB: 15 (10+5)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 81//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday March 30th, 2021 8:05:49 AM
Well so much for that plan. Stohp runs after the others, manauvering to pass by the same enemy and end up slightly in front of Z (X/Y 19/20)
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 7/28 used Tuesday March 30th, 2021 9:14:14 AM #Blessed, #OneFastDwarf
Stock shakes his head and snaps his attention downward at the plants. He then hits the ground and begins sprinting forward at an unnatural pace for a dwarf trying to bust through the initial line of defenders and hopefully making it past the second line as well.
========== Run to AX19; Run Speed = 240 AC33 while moving for AoO's from Movement
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 110/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+18=32 ; d8+11=13 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday March 30th, 2021 3:37:50 PM
Sped up by the magic of his new sorcerer friend speeding him up Zanderallen charges forward. Seeing Delia blocking the center plant, and Stock in front of the top plant he charges the flank of the bottom plant. Dipping and dodging to avoid the vines coming at him he hopes to prune a little off the blood bramble. -------------------------------------- Haste +1 Att, Ref, AC, + 30 ft base speed, +1 attack Bless +1 Att
Charge to AM25, +2 Att, -2 AC (This will provoke from both Blood Brambles at AC 28) (105 of 120 ft moved) Attack bottom Blood Bramble 32(+18) to hit, 13 slashing + 4 fire damage
Micah, oblivious to the threat and reach of the violent vegetables, rushes forward and readies to cast blade barrier to guard the beastfolk.
===== Land speed is 80 feet (20 base + 30 from expeditious retreat +30 from haste) Single move to w21, provoking.
Readied action to caste blade barrier between Jaspar ( and the other beast folk) if the brambles advance. Note Micah will not cast it on the brambles squares; rather, her will cast it in front of them. Damage is 45; Reflex Save DC 22 for half.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+24=44 ; d4=2 ; 2d4+2=6 ; 2d6+13=20 ; Tuesday March 30th, 2021 7:17:14 PM
As Ohen descends to the earth as the fly spell wears out, he sweeps his arms to the side and summons a wall of fire to protect the beast folk. He does his best Gandalf impression and shouts "You shall not pass!". Hoping and praying that the fire will deter the fire vulnerable Blood Brambles. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Intimidate 44 for funsies. Wait I guess I nat 20'd that. Cast Wall of Fire after Delia passes centered at AP 20 going 110 feet north and south of that. 3 damage if 20' away 6 damage if 10' away 20 damage if anyone passes through All fire damage, no save, the heat is facing the plants
Haste 12 rounds left
DM Robert - "You shall not pass!" d20+6=20 ; d20+8=22 ; d4+2=5 ; d4=4 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+17=36 ; d8+6=10 ; d6=2 ; d20+17=29 ; d8+6=11 ; d6=5 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+17=33 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=10 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday March 30th, 2021 8:53:12 PM
Sid....You can't move more than 5 feet and do a 'full-attack action' which is what rapid shot calls for. From your post I interpret moving as more important than shooting. Also looked over your character sheet, Shoot-on-the-run doesn't really translate well in Wold posting, I would recommend changing that to Many Shot. Also I think you really screwed up on your bonuses, why +11 on your roll, with rapid shot it should be +12 (your base with that weapon is +14, also you are blessed, another +1, so technically you would have a +15 with one shot, you rolled a "7" which would be a 22, still a miss. DON'T forget the +1 magic adds to hit as well. AND you know these plants have reach and shooting an arrow provokes. Sid moves and fires one arrow, missing. Bartomus casts Flaming Sphere. Delia runs forward trying to do some summersaults to avoid the AOO's, well 13 already took its, so 3 doesn't get a chance as you beat his CMD, but alas the big bush has a CMB of 35, it gets one. Stohp moves forward (don't forget you are hasted, for an extra 30 movement once/turn). Stock runs forward, through the plants that already AOOed. Zanderallen charges, CC3 only get an AOO, you hit (and they are vulnerable to fire) Micah (having a clear AOO path) moves foward and will cast (1 and 2 will advance, I went max on the distance if you want to amend location let me know. Ohen casts a mighty spell, unfortunately your intimidate is not going to work on things that don't speaka the language. _____________________ Vampire Rose 13 takes an AOO on Sid. To hit 20 (d20+6) hit, grab check CMB 22 (d20+8) Sid takes 5 damage (d4+2) and with the grab 4 Con drain (d4) The rose is sucking your blood, must have hit an artery.
Blood Bramble (CC2) manages somehow to shift itself away from the flames of the Flaming Sphere.
Blood Bramble (CC2) takes an AOO as Delia zips by. TO hit 36 (d20+17) Delia take 10 piercing (d8+6) AND BLEED 2 (d6)
Blood Bramble (CC3) takes an AOO on Zanderallen, to hit, 29 (d20+17) Zanderallen take 11 piercing (d8+6) AND BLEED 5 (d6)
--- The Micah's and Ohen's spells seem to stop the blood brambles advance, but it also traps Delia and Stock on the other side of the combat.
Blood bramble 1 starts to advance, and Micah's spell goes off in front of it. Since it was not charging it stops since it's not a dumb plant. But then takes some damage from the fire and then moves away.
Blood bramble 2 starts to advance, and Micah's spell goes off in front of it. Since it was not charging it stops since it's not a dumb plant. But then takes some damage from the fire and then moves away.
Blood Bramble 3 decides to whack at Zanderallen. 4 attacks 31, 32, 23, 33 (d20+17) 3 hits Zanderallen take 13, 7, 19 piercing (d8+6) AND BLEED 4, 2, 6 (d6)
1-6 assassin vine all double move toward the nearest food source.
10-12 vampire rose move to a food source
13 has Sid grabbed. So it does it's special attack and sucks blood (technically I guess I should have done that here instead of when I AOO'd you since it's listed as a special attack. Consider yourself drained here from above).
Vampire Rose 14-16 move to a food source.
The Beast Folk and Jasper were starting to waver, but when Delia and then Stock joined their line their resolve firmed. They were readying their weapons. And then up sprang two walls between them and their plant enemies. Jasper says "Well that was a close one. But we are ready to join you. Right!" The Beast folk yell "Yeah. Sure. Um."
map _______ Blood Bramble 1 damage 14 Blood bramble 2 damage 14 Blood bramble CC3 AC 24 damage 28 (yes I took off damage from the fire wall) 1-6 assassin vine 10-16 vampire rose
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 3d6=7 ; Tuesday March 30th, 2021 10:09:10 PM
Bartomus shifted back slightly as the other plants advanced towards all of them. He pulled the flaming sphere back at the bramble that had avoided his earlier attempt to set it aflame. "What's another way to kill these things? Anyone?"
============= Shift to EF23 Pull the flaming sphere to attack CC2 --> Reflex save against 16 --> 7 points damage, 1/2 that if makes save
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 81//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday March 31st, 2021 8:00:35 AM
(I did forget that or I would have moved further)
Stohp moves to provide flanking to Z, to the south of C3
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 7/28 used Wednesday March 31st, 2021 9:18:19 AM #Blessed, #OneFastDwarf, #EverSeenADwarfFly Stock turns around feeling good about how he came to the rescue of the beastfolk.He turns around just in time to see the twin barriers. He throws his hands in the air and yells "Warn me next time!"
He grabs a potion from the side of his pack and downs it quickly. His boots begin to lift off the grounds slightly.
========== Potion of Fly
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+16=28 ; d8+7=13 ; Wednesday March 31st, 2021 10:10:06 AM
Based on elapsed time since last combat, I think Zanderallen and Stock are still large and other buffs are still active. (See spell durations in the bottom of this post.)
Micah nods in grim approval at the combined protection of blades and flames. He looks around assessing the battlefield. Seeing Sid in trouble, and noting the proximity of the other vines, he says to himself, "This is going to get ugly" as he rushes to the elf's aid, trying to flank with the vine attached to him.
====== Move to O21. If #13 is evil, Micah and Sid's AC is increased by two from Magic Circle. Micah's AC becomes 29/14/29. Attack #13, To hit 28+2 (14 normal, +1 haste, +1 bless, +2 flank, -2 power attack); damage 13 bludgeoning.
Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-85 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-80 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-77 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-78 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 81 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-83 rds) Expeditious Retreat on Micah (from shield) (duration 17 minutes -77 rounds)
Land speed is 80 feet (20 base +30 from expeditious retreat +30 from haste)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 63/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+16=28 ; 2d8+22=29 ; d6=2 ; d8+11=17 ; d6=6 ; d8+11=17 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday March 31st, 2021 2:54:40 PM "OW!" Zander screams as the blood bramble starts ripping him apart. Focusing to heal some of his wounds and stop the bleeding he returns the favor. The flames on the blade of his sword flare as they meet nice flammable plant flesh. ----------------------- Haste +1 Att, Ref, AC, + 30 ft base speed, +1 attack Bless +1 Att
Smite Evil 2/4 Lay on Hands 7/10
Swift action - Lay on Hands 20 Healed
Full Attack on CC3 34(+16) hits, 32(+16) confirms crit - 29 slashing + 2 fire damage 25(+11) hits - 17 slashing + 6 fire damage 11(+6) misses 28(+16) hits - 17 slashing + 1 fire damage
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 61/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d6=1 ; d20+15=27 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6+3=7 ; d20+3=19 ; Wednesday March 31st, 2021 5:28:26 PM
Sid yells out as the Blood Bramble badly bleeds him. He switches to him shortsword of subtly, Mildred, and hacks at the vine holding him. "That's right. Stay over here you petty peony. Leave the good folk alone.
Constitution 8, -1 mod HP Total: 55 Current HP: 50
Blessed +1 Att
ToHit1: 27 (32 if Flanking) Damage: 3 SA Damage: 5 + 16 = 21 ToHit2: 19
Delia (Hannah) HP: 75/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~60 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Speed 70ft d20=14 ; d20=14 ; Wednesday March 31st, 2021 5:48:37 PM Thank you for the status effect hashtags, they're wonderful Bless, Haste, Longstrider(N/A with haste), Forest Terrain +4, Bleeding
Barely flinching as the wall of fire whooshes into existence inches from her face, Delia will mutter, "I guess that makes this easier." She'll turn to the beastfolk and say, "Um, hi. So you guys don't know me, but I'm one of the Silver Shields. They're super tough and strong and will protect you, but these plants-" she'll indicate whatever bleeding wound the Blood Bramble inflicted, "-will literally eat you if you fight them. So stay safe and let the Shields do their thing." She'll look at Stock for support, wondering how the two least wordy people ended up in the middle of scared and possibly gung-ho civilians.
======================================= I'm guessing that will need a diplomacy check, so uh how about a 13 If I can be binding up my bleeding wounds while talking, I would do so as well Heal check to stop bleeding: 26
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc 10d6+10=44 ; Wednesday March 31st, 2021 7:31:23 PM "Well, at least these ones are vulnerable to fire." Ohen says, as he blasts his last maximized fireball for the day. "I wonder if this thing has any charges left in it?" Ohen says, as he attempts to cast quickened fireball with the metamagic rod of quicken. ~~~~~~~ Two fireballs centered on AJ20/AI19. The first one deals 70 fire damage, the second one, if it goes off, deals 44 fire damage. Both of them DC 21 reflex saves for half.
Then move back to A24.
DM Robert - "This is going to get ugly" d20+13=31 ; d20+17=23 ; 3d6+12=23 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=35 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=8 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=26 ; d8+7=13 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=25 ; d4=1 ; Wednesday March 31st, 2021 8:33:08 PM
Bartomus takes a step and moves the sphere. Stohp moves to aid Zanderallen with a flank move, but draws an AOO. Stock takes a potion (which is a standard action, technically you could move this round). Micah moves (not provoking since it only has 1 appendage which is grappling Sid) and attacks (they are not evil) Zanderallen brings the flaming sword of retribution, but does not manage to kill the plant. Sid whips out his special short sword (remember it gives you +4 to hit and damage in sneak attack situations...like when you're flanking so technically another 3d6+12, so another 23 points damage) and kills the rose on the first hit. Delia manages to bind her wounds as her feeble attempts at diplomacy seem more than enough to convince the beast folk to exercise the better form of valor. Ohen casts two massive fireballs (do you ever wonder if fireball creates an air vortex as air rushes in to feed the fire?)
_____________________ Blood bramble (takes the 1/2 damage I forgot about last time) and saves against the fire again (d20+13=31). 1/2 damage but then 1/2 again as much, so 5 damage again.
Blood Bramble 3 takes it's AOO on Stohp. TO hit 23 (d20+17) MISS
Fireball BB2 fails once succeeds once. 157 total damage... it dies. BB1 fails once succeeds once, 157 points damage, it too dies.
---
The beast folk (villagers) shout encouragement to the Shields as they advance to the rear.
Blood Bramble 3 is very wobble but is now trapped on 3 sides, it splits attacks between Zanderallen and Stohp. 2 attacks on Zanderallen 28 and 24 (d20+17) both miss. 2 attacks on Stohp 27 and 35 (d20+17) both hit take 9 and 8 piercing (d8+6) AND BLEED 1, 6 (d6)
1,2,5,6 assassin vine all double move toward the nearest food source.
Assassin vine 3 moves 1 and then attacks Micah. to hit 26 (d20+7) MISS
Assassin vine 4 is in range and attacks Sid. to hit 25 (d20+7) HIT, damage 13 (d8+7) which takes Sid down but not out I believe, the vine does not elect to try to grab as the prey is no longer struggling.
10-12 vampire rose move to a food source
13 has Sid grabbed. So it does it's special attack and sucks blood (technically I guess I should have done that here instead of when I AOO'd you since it's listed as a special attack. Consider yourself drained here from above).
Vampire Rose 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 move to a food source.
Suddenly there is a billowing yellow green cloud on the battle field. Spellcraft 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {it's a Cloudkill spell} Assassin vines 1 and 2 croak. vampire rose 11 takes some con damage 1
Ohen and Bartomus Perception 27 Highlight to display spoiler: {You see Malici at the tree line several yards behind you, it looks like he just finished casting a spell}
_______ Blood Bramble 1 damage 171 dead Blood bramble 2 damage 181 dead Blood bramble CC3 AC 24 damage 105
1-6 assassin vine
10-16 vampire rose VR 13 AC 17 damage 36
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 57//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+13=26 ; d10=4 ; 6d6=17 ; Thursday April 1st, 2021 6:13:22 AM
Stohp grimaces as she's struck and then flails at the thing with her flail. She's surprised when she actually does decent damage (26 to hit, 5 damage +17 sneak attack for 22 total)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=22 ; 2d8+1=10 ; Thursday April 1st, 2021 2:37:39 PM
Bartomus wanted to just shift between the plants, but Sid had been dropped to the ground and so, he moved to assist the fallen Shield hoping that Micah could try to keep the accursed plants at bay. As he did so, he looked back over his shoulder at Ohen.
"Did you do those big flaming areas? Can you teach me that spell?" He tried to extract his rather small fire ball from the unleashed inferno that was towering ahead of him.
He worked his hand into one of the pouches on his belt and pulled out a healing potion. "Alright Sid, take a drink now."
====== Walk to L 22/23 Pull fireball, if possible, to AA 22 (moves only 30 ft) Administer the potion for a total of 10 points.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20=3 ; d20=12 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+7=14 ; d8+7=15 ; d8+7=15 ; Thursday April 1st, 2021 3:48:18 PM I am confused. It appears Sid started the round with 50 hp and took 13 hp from AV 4 and is described as down and not struggling. Is Sid at negative or not?
If Sid is down, Micah will attempt to pull Sid from the Vampire Rose and drag him to safety. He will use his Might of the Gods domain power as a free action to boost his strength to 27 (+13 bonus) if necessary to be able to carry him as far away as he can, using a hero point if necessary to get the actions needed to get him out of harm's way. First roll is a 3--don't know what I need to add. Second roll is a reroll, using a hero point, provided I didn't need it for the actions.
If Sid is not down, Micah will attack #13 (I think it is the "x" at N22). To hit 29, 30, and 20. (14 normal, +1 haste, +1 bless, +2 flank, -2 power attack) including attack from haste. Damage 14, 15, and 15 bludgeoning.
Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-86 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-81 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-78 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-79 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 82 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-84 rds) Expeditious Retreat on Micah (from shield) (duration 17 minutes -78 rounds)
Land speed is 80 feet (20 base +30 from expeditious retreat +30 from haste)
Full round attack of #3, To hit 29, 20, and 30 (from haste attack) for 14, 15, and 15 bludgeoning.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 75/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~60 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Speed 70ft Thursday April 1st, 2021 6:12:42 PM
Delia will sigh in relief as the beastfolk retreat to safety. She'll then run south around the dual magical walls, muttering about not being used to all this mystical, magical stuff and sheath her sword and switch her bow back to her main hand.
======================== Double move to AM46
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 27/24/15; DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 7/28 used Thursday April 1st, 2021 6:53:50 PM #Blessed, #OneFastDwarf, #EverSeenADwarfFly, #BigAgain Stock flies up at a 45 up to the height of the twin walls (20') and soars over the wall, drawing out his axe as he moves.
He continually mutters in dwarven about walls springing up out of nowhere.
=== Fly up to 20' to clear the walls, double move, I think I end up at AG10/AH11 @ 20' up ...I'll get in this fight sooner or later...
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+15=24 ; d20+15=32 ; d4+1=3 ; Thursday April 1st, 2021 7:21:55 PM "Teach you? I can try, it did just sort of happen one day... Long story."
"Cloudkill, where did that come from? Ah, hello Malici, nice of you to join us again." Ohen will say, as he puts his metamagic rods away, draws his wand of magic missile and shoots 14 for 3 damage.
DM Robert - Mia Copa guys d20+15=18 ; d8+1=8 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+9=15 ; 2d4=5 ; Thursday April 1st, 2021 8:31:19 PM RET CONNING, sorry for some reason I thought Sid had less hitpoint than he had. HE's still up...
Stohp attacks with a weapon and kills it!! Bartomus moves the flaming sphere, it doesn't say you can't move it twice, so I used both your move actions to move it. Micah, 13 died that's why it's an x. 5 foot step to N20 and full attack the Assassin Vine, KILLING it. Delia moves. Stock flies...The northern things are going to be taken care of by the rolling cloud, there's more bad things to the south. So I'm repositioning you that away. If you want to go northerly let me know and I'll change your position. Ohen uses a wand. Sid, mia copa, I'm going to say Sid without a flanking bonus, opts to move back and use his bow again. to hit 18 (+1 for bless) damage to #4 is 8. Zanderallen /?? must be stunned by Stohp making a kill.
_____________________ No, AOO's this round, though Stohp was hit twice last round and bleeding continues until healing is made. Bleed damage is, 6 and 4 (d6 each time, I looked it up because it's listed as a d, then the die is rolled each round). The party has made a pretty good amount of damage in a short time. Those fireballs are deadly.
4,5 and 6 assassin vines continue to move all double move toward the nearest food source.
Vampire rose 10 moves away.
11 is still in the cloud kill and must make another fortitude save (21), failing it begins to wilt and fall to the ground.
Vampire Rose 12 moves and is in range of Micah. It lashes out with it's stalk. To hit 17 (d20+6). Micah realizes that in his metal armor the vampire roses would have to get pretty luck to get through and do any damage to him.
Again from far away in the treeline a spell is cast. This time a greenish bolt flies into vampire rose 14 hitting it. The bolt seems to spray the plant with an almost florescent green liquid.
Spellcraft 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {cast acid arrow}
_______ Blood Bramble 1 damage 171 dead Blood bramble 2 damage 181 dead Blood bramble CC3 AC 24 damage 127 DEAD
1-6 assassin vine Assassin Vine 3 AC 15 Damage 44 dead. AV 4, AC 15, damage 8.
10-16 vampire rose VR 13 AC 17 damage 36 dead VR 14 AC 17 damage 8.
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 27/24/15; DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 7/28 used d20+17=36 ; 2d8+16=28 ; Friday April 2nd, 2021 8:59:40 AM #Blessed, #OneFastDwarf, #EverSeenADwarfFly, #BigAgain
Stock angles southwest again and picks up speed as he closes on one of the writhing vines. He raises his axe and follows through cleanly.
========== Flying Power Charge! Move to V30/W31 PA vs 6 hits AC36, 28 damage AC for AOO in case it matters is 31 After power attack, AC is 2 less.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 63/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+5=8 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; Friday April 2nd, 2021 3:04:11 PM
Shaking himself out of the shock of Stohp's weapon proficiency, Zanderallen notices the extreme amount of blood loss the taur is suffering. "Stohp, let's make sure you don't bleed out." His hand glows as he channels divine energy into his companion's wounds. ------------------------ Haste +1 Att, Ref, AC, + 30 ft base speed, +1 attack Bless +1 Att
Smite Evil 2/4 Lay on Hands 6/10
He moves next to Stohp AK27-AL28
Lay on Hands - Stohp heals 18 HP and bleeding stops
Delia will head into the fray, moving and firing a single shot at #16.
========================= Move to Z44 Shoot #16 To hit: 36 Damage: 15 P + 4 cold
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 3d6=13 ; Friday April 2nd, 2021 4:34:58 PM
Bartomus stood where he was at and pulled the fireball towards the nearest moving long vine plant he can ensuring to hold the flaming sphere over the plant.
"Sid, hey are you ok, do you need a healing potion, got one here if you do," Bartomus shouted over his shoulder.
[i]==== I believe that 5 is within range, 4 out of it unless the double move. I will attack 5. 3d6 = 13 Reflex save against a 16 avoids all damage.
SID - if he needs that potion that was offered before the ret con, Bart will hand it to him
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+15=22 ; d4+1=3 ; Friday April 2nd, 2021 6:01:15 PM
Ohen will magic missile 14 for 3 damage.
Micah notices the additional spells targeting the plants, and nods to himself as he concludes Malici did not, in fact, leave them.
Seeing that no one else appears to be in imminent danger, the priest takes the opportunity to indulge in the direct engagement with his foes, connecting twice with his mace.
Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-87 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-21 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-79 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-80 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 83 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-85 rds) Expeditious Retreat on Micah (from shield) (duration 17 minutes -79 rounds)
Land speed is 80 feet (20 base +30 from expeditious retreat +30 from haste)
spellcraft 20 vs DC 20 (from previous round) spellcraft 33 vs DC 17
5' step to M20. Hit rolls: 29, 21, 11 for two hits on #12 for 14 points and 14 points of bludgeoning. (28 total to #12.) NOTE: if first attack fells #12, Micah will move to engage AV4, taking the AoO.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Saturday April 3rd, 2021 7:13:04 AM
[b]Holy carp I finished one."[/.b] Stohp says. As an equally surprised Z heals her she thanks him. Deciding to continue to put her newfound prowess to use she moves to AA/AB 29/30 so she can hit 6 next round
Sid(Z subbing) High HP: 61/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=15 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+12=14 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=9 ; Saturday April 3rd, 2021 11:20:06 AM
Sid keeps firing at the vampire rose nearest him. He sticks it with three arrows, even with haste and rapid shot. ---------------------- Constitution 8, -1 mod HP Total: 55 Current HP: 50
Blessed +1 Att Haste +1 Att
Full attack on 14, forgot bless and haste bonus so the 15 is a hit 15+2(+12) hits, 7 damage 28+2(+12) hits, 9 damage 20+2(+7) hits, 9 damage 14+2(+13) misses,
DM Robert - "let's make sure you don't bleed out." d20+1=6 ; d20+6=12 ; 5d4+5=19 ; Saturday April 3rd, 2021 2:01:09 PM
Stock flies in and starts making salad (kill confirmed). Zanderallen lays some healing on Stohp. Delia moves and pings a vampire rose. Bartomus moves the spongy ball of fire. The vine burns nicely but not dead. Ohen fires off another magic missile. Micah moves and commits some battery, not quite killing the plant. Stohp is on the move but notes the Dwarf is stealing her targets. Sid fires arrows and it takes all 3 to put the plant down.
_____________________ The battles rages...well not so much raging since the blood brambles were toasted, it looks more like angry chefs preparing salad for ungrateful diners.
Assassin vine 4 moves toward some food.
Vampire rose 10 continues to move away.
Vampire Rose 12, with many broken leaves and branches attempts once more to strike at its chosen target of Micah. It lashes out with it's stalk. To hit 12 (d20+6).
Malici fires magic missile at #10. Five missiles fly into #10, unfortunately not killing it.
_______ Blood Bramble 1 dead Blood bramble 2 dead Blood bramble 3 DEAD
1-6 assassin vine Assassin Vine 3 AC 15 Damage 44 dead. AV 4, AC 15, damage 8. AV 5, AC 15, damage 13 AV 6 dead
10-16 vampire rose VR 10 AC 17, damage 19 VR 12, AC 17, damage 28 VR 13 AC 17 damage 36 dead VR 14 AC 17 damage 36 dead. VR 16 AC 17 damage 19
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday April 4th, 2021 7:22:07 PM
Stohp sees most of the targets start to go down. With a shrug she sheaths her weapon and waits for the cleanup to finish. It doesn't look like she'd reach anything in time to kill it anyway.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 62/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 3d6=15 ; Sunday April 4th, 2021 11:56:51 PM
He watched as more of the plants fell to the blades of the other Shields. He continued to focus on the fireball and held it over the one vicious plant that had felt its flames and realized that he wasn't really sure of the best way to rid their path of the noxious plants quicker.
===== Flaming Sphere being kept on 5 Reflex save by Assassin Vine 5 against a 16 avoids 15 points flame damage.
Stock (JonM) HP: 142/158; AC: 25/24/13; DR 2/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 8/28 used d20+20=27 ; 2d8+21=31 ; Monday April 5th, 2021 9:19:57 AM #Blessed, #OneFastDwarf, #EverSeenADwarfFly, #BigAgain, #RAGE
Stock finishes off the plant and howls in triumph and enters a rage. He half runs, half flies at top speed at the next nearest angry plant and tries to decapitate it.
========== Charge to J30/K31 Charging PA hits AC27, 31 slashing damage AC for AOO's is +4 from mobility After attack, AC is -2 from charge
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+16=22 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+16=33 ; d8+7=13 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=12 ; Monday April 5th, 2021 9:19:59 AM "The battles rages...well not so much raging since the blood brambles were toasted, it looks more like angry chefs preparing salad for ungrateful diners." Nice. Very Nice.
Micah continues battering the plant before him. Once it crumples, he moves to the next nearest one.
Airwalk on Zanderallen (duration 106 minutes-88 rds) Enlarge Person on Stock (duration 11 minutes-22 rds) Enlarge Person on Zanderallen (duration 11 minutes-80 rds) Remove Fear on Stock, Sid, and Delia. (duration 10 minutes-81 rds) Owl's Wisdom on himself with metamagic rod of extend (duration 22 min - 84 rds) Magic circle against evil on himself (duration 110 min-86 rds) Expeditious Retreat on Micah (from shield) (duration 17 minutes -80 rounds)
Land speed is 80 feet (20 base +30 from expeditious retreat +30 from haste)
Hit #12 with a 22 for 13 points bludgeoning. Can hit twice more at 30 and 33 for 12 + 12.
If the first attack fells #12, Micah moves to L22. If it takes more than one hit on #12, he five foot steps to L21.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 63/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday April 5th, 2021 12:37:39 PM
Zander finds himself out of reach of any of the plants and jogs towards the combat, positioning himself in the middle to be able to help finished off whatever is left. ---------------------- Haste +1 Att, Ref, AC, + 30 ft base speed, +1 attack Bless +1 Att
Smite Evil 2/4 Lay on Hands 6/10
Move to R21-S22
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 61/66; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+14=33 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+5=22 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; Monday April 5th, 2021 4:45:20 PM
Sid sights over to 4 let's a barrage go again.
Sid keeps firing at the vampire rose nearest him. He sticks it with three arrows, even with haste and rapid shot. ---------------------- Constitution 8, -1 mod HP Total: 55 Current HP: 50
Attack 5(haste) at #10 (I don't know that I can see it through the spell effect, but if I can I'd bet it's dead lol): crit; 27 to confirm(20+16; 11+16) Damage: 53 piercing + 4 cold
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d4+1=5 ; Monday April 5th, 2021 6:47:21 PM
Ohen will use his wand again on whichever enemy is closest to him that survives. 5 damage. He will also look back to where Malici is and see what he's doing.
DM Robert - " " Monday April 5th, 2021 7:53:52 PM
Stohp sees nothing in range and considers the value of ranged weapons. Bartomus continues the heat making some cooked greens. Stock continues to make chopped salad. Micah finishes pulverizing the plant (it had 2 hp) and moves. Zanderallen moves surveying the battle. Sid decides the Assassin vine(4) is closer than the nearest vampire (16) rose and drills it. However, not quite killing it. Delia spreads the love (at this point it's 4 and 16, 10 is obscured by the cloud kill spell) so two to each, killing both. Ohen fires his magic missle at 10, leaving it with 1 hit point.
_____________________ Vampire rose 10 wobbles and sways. Then 5 more magic missiles from Malici slam into it exploding it like a plant in the way of a charging wild boar. The devastation is complete, the plants have been rendered into common compost, or charred like over cooked spinach (wilted in the pan to the point of not having any body and just limp and shriveled).
Silence reins, except for the crackle of Bartomus's fireball, and of course the whooshing flames of the wall of fire, and the whistle of a thousand blades of force cutting the air.
Everyone gets an additional 1,555 experience points.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Monday April 5th, 2021 8:34:13 PM
Silence reins, except all the very loud not silence in the area. Stohp looks at the conflagration with some concern. That'll burn itself out right? They aren't going to set wide swaths of the forest on fire are they? With the way the vegetation grew and fought any other kind of life wildfires might be a severe risk now that the magic is gone.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Tuesday April 6th, 2021 8:53:06 AM
Micah surveys the battle field, taking a moment to accept that the field is clear. Once satisfied that it is, he dismissed the wall of whirling blades and starts heading towards the survivors on the other side of it, realizing he will have to either wait or run around the wall of flames.
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 8/28 used Tuesday April 6th, 2021 10:51:51 AM
Stock makes sure that his feet are firmly planted when the fly potion wears off and hustles to regroup with the party. "That was an impressive sight...those two walls. Well done protecting Jasper's buddies that way.
Sid! You all right? I could have sworn I saw you in some dire straits at one point."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 63/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday April 6th, 2021 11:28:14 AM
Zanderallen takes a final look around to satisfy himself that all plants of the carnivorous variety are no more. He then sheathes his sword and join up with the rest of his companions. Having not been as directly involved in the final moments of combat he noticed the extra spells flying around. "Malici, if that's you following us we'd love for you to rejoin us. As long as you can accept our apprehension and refusal to rejoin unknown magical items." If no response is given he waits for a few seconds, and then with a shrug of his shoulders, air walks over the Wall of Fire to check on the beast folk. "Think any of those plants have anything inside them?", he muses as he passes by.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 2d8+2=4 ; Tuesday April 6th, 2021 12:37:04 PM "Well now, don't think I will look at the plant sellers in the float with the same unguarded delight ever again," the taur said as he walked along the battlefield shifting the remains about with his glave and remembering what their leaves, flowers and such looked like. It was something he wanted to make sure he committed to memory. He looked at the flaming sphere and simply sent it upwards and away from any trees not wanting it to start fires they didn't need. Eventually, it would just die out.
He wriggled out another one of the potions to heal up from the earlier scrape with the running veggies, and in the course of popping off the waxed cork spilled more of it down the front of himself than actually swallowing. It provided some aid, but not what he had hoped for.
[/b]"So, my question is this, folks," Bartomus said as he got a bit closer to the familiar pyramid. [b]"Was this part of the same group back with the walking trees and veggies, or part of another one of the four dragonkind?"
====== CMW potion - 4 lol...well ok double ones - thus the explanation.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 75/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~60 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Speed 70ft d20+21=30 ; Tuesday April 6th, 2021 2:34:43 PM
As calm descends, Delia will glance over the plant carnage and then look around to verify there are no more threats in sight.
"It seemed like these were part of the same group as dragon-plant-boy. We just chose to take out the more mobile force first so that their siege line couldn't get any reinforcements. We should double check with the beast folk, that these two groups are the only ones around though." That said, she'll jog around the wall of fire and go to check up on Jasper and his people.
======================== Perception: 30
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 61/72; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday April 6th, 2021 3:53:18 PM
"I'm good, guys, though I am a little roughed up. I think I blacked out there for a moment. Are the civilians alright?" Sid will gather his arrows, feeling achy from the draining that he received. "I was afraid they'd get to them before we could stop them."
---------------------- Constitution 8, -1 mod HP Total: 55 Current HP: 50
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Tuesday April 6th, 2021 7:10:52 PM "Yes, the wall of fire will burn for about another minute. Let me know if any forest fires start."
"Malici, we thank you for your help with the plants. Are you rejoining us?"
Ohen will look at the plant bodies looking for magic.
DM Robert - "As long as you can accept our apprehension and refusal to rejoin unknown magical items." Tuesday April 6th, 2021 7:46:11 PM
Stohp wonders how all the fires will affect the forest. Micah dismisses his spell. Stock gives some praise. Zanderallen welcomes Malici but is firm in his resolve. Bartomus tries to heal (I think any healing attempt is allowed to reroll 1's, thus the need to roll individually). Delia thinks the plants were minions of the vege-dragon. Sid is okay but a little out of breath (Con damage). Ohen welcomes Malici back and searches the plants for some loot. __________
Alas the plants are devoid of loot. They were in fact minions summoned by the druid vege-dragon. On the plus side this area of the forest has pretty much been cleaned out of the wandering destructive plant creatures that the former Crying Woods was prone to populate it's realm with. (I'm going to say that it takes a minute to confirm there's no loot, so the wall of fire comes down. Also there was no danger of the woods catching fire as your wall of fire was in the grass/field area around the pyramid.)
Malici looks glum as he walks forward. He casts dispel magic at the cloud-kill spell. (It's not able to be dismissed and it was going to go for minutes/level and there was no way to stop its movement.) He sort of nods to Zanderallen and Ohen. "I was content to go, but I found that the further away from it I got the more I felt pulled back."
Jasper comes forward following by many of the beast-folk. "We thank you Silver Shields. Once again you have saved us beast-folk as those creatures were the ones that had laid siege to our home. How can you thank you....um, in a non-monetary way that is. Please come in and rest, we can at least offer you a place to rest for the night and a good meal." The beast folk come up to you and offer to carry anything that seems too heavy in your hands or on your back.
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 61/72; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday April 6th, 2021 10:58:54 PM
Sid will talk to Jasper about any contacts that wish to help with the trash collection and recycling on the Float, as a paid consultant of course ((Though I reached out to them to try and hire a consultant, I don't think anyone took the job, though please correct me if I am wrong)). Though he does get tired quickly ((Con Damage)) and will take his rest early this time instead of the split shift.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday April 7th, 2021 8:14:04 AM
Stohp is happy to hang out with the ratfolk for a bit and learn how they've been holding up out here.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Wednesday April 7th, 2021 1:05:02 PM
Ohen will cross his arms and turn to Malici. "So while we do appreciate your help with the plants, what is your goal here Malici? You come to the Float because the medallion brought you here, and you come back to us because the medallion brought you back. Are you here to help, or are you just doing what the medallion tells you?"
Ohen will let the beastfolk carry his wand and metamagic rods, if they offer. "A warm meal and bed would be thanks enough I think, although we should also arrange for you to talk to my father. The Floating City is in great need of trading partners. Perhaps we could help you find or manufacture goods that would benefit the city?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 63/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday April 7th, 2021 5:02:35 PM
Zanderallen raises an eyebrow at the sass of their new sorcerous companion, not entirely disagreeing with his statement but wondering if it could have been said in a more gracious manner. However Malici's admittance that the stones are affecting him just reinforces his resolve that they be very careful with them. "It seems you are connected to the stones Malici. In ways that we don't understand and could potentially be quite dangerous. While we will be careful in how we handle them we will gladly include you in whatever happens. I feel that is a fair right for how you've been dragged into this situation."
As they enter the Beastfolk's home he gladly accepts any food they offer. "How are things, other than the recent attack? We need to talk about something Jasper. These attacks have revealed how long it takes information to travel around the lake. While the Silver Shields live in the float we feel we need to be more connected to our friends in the surrounding area. We don't quite know how to set it up yet but we want to organize a means of magical communication that you can reach us if something happens."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Wednesday April 7th, 2021 6:28:00 PM "Thank you, Malici. That needs to be said a few times, I think." Bartomus said in an effort to try to make it clear that they were grateful for the much-needed help. Then looking at the pyramid, "Malici, by any chance are you familiar with that structure and who built it? We had to deal with a few challenges it presented and now the beastfolk are calling it home."
As they continued walking to the Beastfolk settlement, he turned to Ohen and Malici, "which one of you knew the fancy giant fireball spell? Would love to learn that if it's something that can be taught."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 75/87; AC 27/17/21 (w/ Barkskin ~60 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Speed 70ft Wednesday April 7th, 2021 6:40:09 PM
Delia uncomfortably accepts the thanks of the beastfolk, trying to fade into the background of the group now that the action is done and small talk has begun.
She will be keeping a careful eye on Malici, especially when he is close to the party member with the medallion (Ohen?), after he admits that the medallions have such a strong pull on him. After returning to Delia, Hawky will also fix his beady bird eyes on Malici.
Micah watches the interaction of the others with Malici, but says nothing.
When he notices Sid's condition, he comes to the elf's aid. "Once we are secure, I can help you with that." He warmly accepts the beastfolks offer and finds a quiet place to pray, beseeching Domi for the power to heal Sid's lost vitality.
================= How much con damage did Sid take?. If only 2 or 3 points, he will pray to fill his open 2nd level slot with lesser restoration. If it is more than that, he will pray to fill his open 5th slot with 4th level restoration. For lesser, he heals 3 points of con damage; for restoration, he fully heals all con damage.
DM Robert - "A warm meal and bed would be thanks enough I think." Wednesday April 7th, 2021 8:16:12 PM
Sid tries to talk up some business but still feels weakened from the blood loss. Stohp hangs with the beast-folk. Ohen tries to intimidate Malici and then turns around and plays nice with the beast-folk. Zanderallen questions Malici and makes some queries to the beast-folk. Bartomus makes some overtures to Malici. Delia is suspicious of Malici and eyes him repeatedly. Micah says he can take care of Sid. (He's down 4 con). Stock ?? __________
The group is ushered into the pyramid where you find it well lighted and quite clean. It's obvious the new residents are doing a good job of cleaning up and making it into a space they can use. You are shown to several rooms, it looks like you'd have to sleep 2 to 3 to a room. Jasper says you can freshen up and the dinner meal will be served in a few hours.
Malici looks at the pyramid. "I'm afraid I have no knowledge of that structure. My father's fortress was more along the lines columned palatial type buildings sort of woven in with the trees, along with some rather large doorways and treetop platforms. I got the sense that some of the buildings were older than he was like he'd moved into the place and it sort of refashioned itself over time to suit him. It was strange and unlike anything I've ever seen since." He notices Delia giving him the eye. "Fair lady, forgive me but I am not in this for romantic dalliances." He turns to Bartomus, "Noble sir I thank you in turn, you seem quite able to handle all that was on the field I was merely trying to take of straglers. Alas I do not know the fireball spell."
Malici sighs and seems rather uncomfortable. "I have some inkling that the medallion is in some way a heritage from my father. Granted he was dragon and was very self interested. DM aside, Dragons in the Wold are rare and wonderful and do not necessarily adhere to the moral values good/evil etc that the monster books have labeled them, thus you could have a neutral gold dragon, a lawful good blue dragon and a chaotic good red dragon, etc. I have done some research and it appears his home was never located, and thus his treasury still lies in the forest. As I have no way of knowing where that location is in this vast forest I was half hoping that the medallion since it called me to the area, would lead me to his home. I would offer you an equal share of the hoard, with the understanding that as heir I get the first choice of valuable items."
Dinner arrives and you see that is in fact quite simple fair, berries, nuts, some vegetables and some small breads. Perception 20 or Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {ala the peasants from 7 Samurai or The Magnificent Seven, they are feeding you better than they are eating themselves.}
Jasper agrees that there should be better communication between the Float and the village. He offers some advice to Sid but mostly from what Sid imparts to him, Cutter seems to be doing a better job of trash disposal and reclamation than they ever did. As to commodities that they could offer the Float, it is hoped that once they get the fields going they can offer fresh vegetables and such. Knowledge Nature 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Although there is plenty of planting space there is also enough land for doing some raising of chickens, sheep, lamb, or maybe even cows, but they would have to get some breeder animals first.}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+14=21 ; Thursday April 8th, 2021 8:27:05 AM
Stohp still isn't really sure why the party spontaneously decided not to let him hold the medallion in the first place. Looking to Ohen she asks, "I think I missed something. Was there a particular reason you felt we should hold onto the medallion we found?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 8/28 used d20+17=33 ; d20+10=29 ; d20-1=12 ; Thursday April 8th, 2021 9:30:39 AM
Stock notices the difference in the food between what the party is having and what the locals are having. He surreptitiously sneaks a few pieces of food off his plate and then finds a couple small children and gives a portion of his meal to them.
"Malici, you'll forgive me for being blunt but...I'm a blunt dwarf. I don't trust you. You don't leave your party after a fight. Now I appreciate you coming back and it seems that these things will keep pulling you back so we may have to learn to live with each other."
======= Perception 33 Nature 29 Sleight of hand 12...untrained makes it a 10
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 63/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+17=24 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+21=38 ; Thursday April 8th, 2021 12:31:58 PM
Several things click in Zander's understanding as Malici reveals his intentions, although he does watch him as he speaks to see if he appears to be telling the truth. "So you're looking for something to claim as your legacy from your childhood. I can empathize with that. If these medallions can lead you there that is an opportunity I think is worth pursuing." Turning to include Stohp in the conversation, "But until we know more I think it is wise to keep the parts separated. For one they hold powerful draconic magic, of which a powerful pervasive geas is but a part. And what concerns me the most is if joining them would alert the holders of the other two parts. I'd rather they not know someone was after them."
As they sit down to dinner Zander notices the difference in food. Working to befriend the little ones running around he invites them to his lap to share his plate. ---------------- Sense Motive 24 - Dinner Sense Motive 32 - Malici's honesty Diplomacy 38 - Graciously sharing his food
Delia (Hannah) HP: 75/87; AC 26/16/21 (w/ Barkskin ~50 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Speed 50ft d20=12 ; Thursday April 8th, 2021 1:06:18 PM
Delia raises her eyebrow at Malici, unsure if she should be offended or confused at his ...rejection? "Do you... do you not understand the difference between suspicious glares and doe-eyed girls? You got mad and left because we wouldn't give you the shiny magic thing that is magicking you to want it. But hey, if nothing sketchy is going on, welcome back." Delia, made uncomfortable, will try to be more subtle about her observation. Hawky is still openly staring at him though.
At dinner, Delia also noticed the difference in food quality and will start out trying to subtly give food to the beastfolk, but after Zanderallen openly begins sharing she will follow suit in that.
During the conversation about trade between the Beastfolk and the Float, she will jump in and comment on how the surrounding area could also make good land for animal husbandry, once they got in good animals.
Micah releases a sigh of relief when the magic restores Sid to full vigor.
At supper he allows the others to discuss the matter with Malici. Noticing the disparity of the food, Micah politely eats very little. When Delia responds to the half dragon, he is rewarded for his choice; otherwise, he might have choked.
=========== sense motive 20 autosucceed
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 61/72; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Thursday April 8th, 2021 6:20:18 PM
Sid talks to Jasper about the efforts of Cutter to develop mulch and fertilizers. Thinking about it he also suggests that Jasper talk to the Lizardfolk ambassador as they might know what crops are best situated in the area and any local agricultural traditions the Beastfolk might need to know. Then they could work on specialized fertilizer to augment was the soil is lacking. He also brings up Tea Trees to see if those can grow in the area... in fact he starts making a list of things to look into once they make it back to the Float and suggests that they might want their own ambassador if things start progressing as they are.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+1=9 ; Thursday April 8th, 2021 6:40:34 PM
[b]"You all could see the medallions pulsing together when they got close. We should not lightly recombine such a powerful artifact we know little about, treasure or birthright notwithstanding. "That is a good idea Delia. I will speak with my father about bringing in seeds and breeding stock. There is also always lumberjacking, the city could always use more wood, and you'd clear out land for pasture or farms. "Would we be able to magically aid their first crops, perhaps with Druidic or Divine power? Does anyone know the growing seasons in these lands?
DM Robert - "Do you... do you not understand the difference between suspicious glares and doe-eyed girls?" Thursday April 8th, 2021 8:18:14 PM
STOCK and DELIA are each awarded a hero point for selflessly rushing forward to try to defend the beast-folk not knowing what Ohen and Micah planned.
Stohp wonders why they did not turn over the medallion to Malici. Stock is blunt that he doesn't trust Malici. Zanderallen theorizes that if the two parts came together then the other 'players' would know. Delia is a bit uncomfortable about Malici. Micah quietly watches all. Sid is full of ideas and suggests that the beast-folk need an ambassador on the Float. Ohen is adamant that the medallions are not to be joined. ___________
Talk is lively as the Shields offer a variety of advice and plans for the beast-folk to work on. As you recall we are in Spring and many crops would just now be in the planting stage. Like as not you are eating the last of the stores they brought with them. Most of the Shields notice the disparity in meals and surreptitiously work at giving the food back to the children.
The land here is fertile and doesn't need any more additives. Briadoc Greenstocking comes up and explains the work he's been doing on selecting the right crops for the climate and time. They have seed and some of it was planted before the siege started. As to lumberjacking, they really don't have the manpower (size wise and strength wise) for that. Besides the Lizard-folk lumberjacking put the lumberjacks at Cutter out of business so odds are the beast-folk can't even compete. Briadoc also mentions that he may be on to some medicinal plants and that there is a variety of mushrooms which may grow well in the forest if he can locate them.
Everyone EXCEPT Delia Perception 20 - Delia can read without rolling Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot Malici speaking quietly and privately with Jasper. They are saying something you can't make out with this roll. At the end you see Malici pass a pouch to Jasper who nods and clasps Malici's hand with both of his little hands. Malici then departs to one of the rooms.}
IF you made the above Perception roll then you may at this time make ANOTHER perception roll, listening based Target 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear Malici talking to Jasper and saying that he understands the need to make one's own way, but that there are times when one must allow others to help if for no other reason than it would allow the one offering to help to feel better. in other words 'I'm not helping you, you are helping me to feel better about myself' logic. Jasper is a bit resistant and then Malici keeps talking and explains that it takes money to make money, with this money they can afford to purchase enough chickens and rabbits to establish a quick food supply and they would help with the control of insects and weeds. Plus the children could be put to work caring for the stock. Jasper relents and thanks Malici profusely.}
What do you wish to do about sleeping arrangements. As stated previously there are limited rooms, in fact there are 4.
And is there anything you wish to do before sleeping or during the night?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=28 ; d20+5=13 ; Thursday April 8th, 2021 8:20:50 PM
Bartomus looked about and soon realized that they were being given the choicest of everything. He followed suit with the others and shared food as well.
"Could we be the investors in some farming enterprise?" He asked thinking that helping to incubate a business that's mutually beneficial could have great results.
Perception on food, but failed know nature
DM Robert - ADDENDUM Thursday April 8th, 2021 9:19:56 PM
Something Zanderallen said that I meant to follow up on and forgot...
Knowledge Arcane 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Joining together two magical items that were sundered will make the whole stronger. While it is possible other fragments would then know the location of the larger piece it is FAR more likely that the larger piece will know the locations of the missing pieces.}
OR
Knowledge History 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {There are ancient tales of a hero having to go on a quest to find an ancient magic item or legendary weapon, or some such that had been broken. joining together two magical items that were sundered will make the whole stronger. The hero was then able to locate the other parts of the whole much easier for the larger segment helped point the way.}
OR
Knowledge Religion 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {Ancient texts often say how a great magical seal was broken and the demons got out. But a noble hero was able to reassemble the fragments of the magical seal. Joining each piece of the seal led the hero to the other hidden pieces.}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=36 ; d20+16=25 ; Thursday April 8th, 2021 9:40:30 PM
Stohp had noted the food situation but decided not to make a fuss (rolled the check yesterday, didn't bring it up) She notes the other's noting though and takes stock - is this the kind of food that can make good leftovers, or is it just going to spoil if not eaten? Similarly she notes the quiet conversation going on in the background (46, 25). She makes a note to follow up on that later.
She considers and nods along at the other's explanation. "That seems fair. Sooner or later though we're going to have to figure out their purpose, how to disable them if nothing else. Otherwise Malici here will be trapped by their draw forever, and who knows who or what else they will bring?"
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 61/72; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=34 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+16=19 ; Thursday April 8th, 2021 11:20:11 PM
Sid nods nods along with the conversation, "Well, you might not need fertilizer now, but give it a couple of hundred years eh? It'll happen soon enough. The wilds balance themselves well enough, but when we start mucking with it we really have to pay attention to it. I think we could work out some workers from Cutter to clear the land, by the way, we just couldn't expect it to pay for itself. You could still dry and use the wood at home and not have to import it, but you'd have to foot the bill, as it were." Sid thinks about it, "I could probably chip in on that to make sure that our Cutterfolk have work, but I don't know for how many years I could fund that." He writes on his list, "I'll do some accounting and see what I can do. And make no mistake," he says, smiling at Jasper honestly, "You're bound to have some good bow-wood out here."
Sid will make a comfortable corner and then trance his four hours there. He would see if Stock would let him crash in his room for the trance, and then would hang out in the hall or whereever and fix any arrows he can and keep a half watch.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+17=22 ; Friday April 9th, 2021 9:18:55 AM
Micah feels the after battle malaise overcome him. Not wishing to further tax the limited resources of the resources he sets up his bedding outside for the night. Any objections are quickly averted with the explanation, "Having lived my life within the artificial confines of the Float, it is such a joy to sleep in the open."
Know religion 17
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 8/28 used d20+17=36 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+17=29 ; Friday April 9th, 2021 9:28:44 AM
Stock leans over to Stohp and says quietly, "...don't trust that Malici...Nope. What was he saying to Jasper do you think? I don't know if I trust Jasper but I don't DIStrust him...listen to me though, I sound like some old maid worrying about young ruffians walking past her window...Bah."
Stock bunks with Sid, taking first watch and spending some of the time wandering around the pyramid and remembering the previous visit here. At one point he reaches down and picks up a sharp piece of gray stone that looks to come from the pyramid itself and deposits it in his belt pouch.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=28 ; d20+12=24 ; d20=20 ; d20+12=32 ; Friday April 9th, 2021 10:26:40 AM
Bartomus watched as an exchange occurred with Malici and Jasper. He really didn't know what to make of it. He finally resigned to keeping it in mind, nothing more.
"We might be able to see if one of the Druidic elders could come and take with the Beastfolk to see what they could do to help them get started with their efforts," Bartomus offered to Ohen in support of his idea. "They really put themselves out for benefit. We just gotta find a way to return the kindness."
He joined with the others in setting up his sleeping roll and volunteered to take the second watch.
=== Was late to post and sorry about that - Knowledge role of 20 but really nothing in those areas, so will let GM figure out what if anything else Bartomus might have gleaned from what he saw.
Perception for watch = 32
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 63/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+7=25 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+10=30 ; Friday April 9th, 2021 11:57:25 AM
His mind and senses fully alert after a day of battle and a good meal with friends he feels no guilt in listening in on Malici's conversation. Maybe the sign of a guilty conscience or maybe trying to figure out how to do the right thing. Either way it said a lot for where his heart was now. Hopefully they could become friends.
Settling in for the night he offers to share a room with Ohen as he wants to discuss the medallion. "Ohen, my mind was wandering over dinner and I recalled various texts I was forced to read for my studies at the temple. Tales a great magical seal that was broken and released demons into the world. And they were only contained by a hero rejoining the seal which each piece leading him to the next. You don't think this medallion could be one and the same do you? If so joining it may be our best bet to find the other two half dragons before they cause more harm." ---------------- Perception: 25 Perception: 26 Knowledge (Rel): 30 Of course Zanderallen would have been paying attention to the tale involving a hero.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 75/87; AC 26/16/21 (w/ Barkskin ~50 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Speed 50ft d20=13 ; d20+21=36 ; Friday April 9th, 2021 3:24:29 PM
Delia easily filters out the noise of the crowd and tunes in on Jasper and Malici's conversation. Her expression softens just a bit as the two have their conversation. Overhearing Stock as well, she'll quietly say, "Malici just gave Jasper some money to start them out with some seeds and good breeding stock. At least underneath being magicked he seems to have a kind heart." Then she pauses and adds contemplatively, "Or he feels bad because it's technically his family that attacked them... but that's probably uncharitable."
Delia will follow Micah and Bart outside and set up her bedroll in the same general area. She'll send Hawky to roost on the window of Ohen's room with the Guard command (he's asleep, but will begin screeching loudly should someone try to open it).
She will ask Bartomus to wake her up after his watch and take 3rd.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+15=26 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=30 ; Saturday April 10th, 2021 10:36:24 AM
Ohen hears Malici and thinks better of him. He then retires for the night and discusses things with Zanderallen. " That is an interesting thought Zanderallen. The theory is correct. Our two items would be closer to the whole, and would be more likely to find the others than the others finding us. We should sleep on it and decide what to do with it together as a group in the morning." ~~~~~~~~ Succeeding on the perception checks and the Knowledge Arcana.
DM Robert - "We just gotta find a way to return the kindness." Saturday April 10th, 2021 12:37:36 PM
Bartomus thinks about investing and bringing some druids in. Stohp wonders about the long term effects of the medallion. Sid continues to talk up employing some Cutter folk. Stock is unconvinced about many things. Micah is content to sleep outdoors. Zanderallen relates some religious stories about medallions. Delia is for sleeping outside. Ohen relates some information about arcane artifacts. ____________
The outside night is peaceful and quiet. Too quiet for anyone that has spent any time outdoors in normal outdoors. In the woods there is still little to no animal or insect life. Thus there are no crickets, coyote calls or anything except the gentle rustle of leaves in the treetops when a gentle breeze sweeps by.
Those that elect to take a watch find that things are peaceful and quiet, inside the pyramid and out. In all it seems a very boring night.
Except
During the night Zanderallen is awaken by Ohen's thrashing around. Observing his room mate Zanderallen see's him flipping from side to side as if shoved around by unseen forces. His hair is wet from sweat. Zanderallen decides the mage is having some form of nightmare and the best course of action is to wake him up. Thus he goes over and shoves him around a bit while calling his name. Ohen awakes eyes bloodshot and weary. OHEN ONLY Highlight to display spoiler: {You have been having terrible dreams. What you can remember of them is that it seemed a red dragon was behind you and shoved you forward proclaiming, 'of the blood'. In front of you rested and shoved you back saying 'not of the blood'. This seemed to go on and on. Sometimes there were visions of you in a chariot leading your people to war and victory. Sometimes you were on a throne acting as a benevolent ruler dispensing justice and overseeing a prosperous kingdom. In each a green dragon would appear and pluck you off the thrown and toss you aside. The dreams went on through the night. Even after you tried to go to sleep when Zanderallen woke you up. YOU DO not get any real rest and you CANNOT regain spell. Oh you can make a new will save regarding the medallion.} unless he wants to share...
That morning the curious that look in on Malici who was sleeping alone in one of the rooms of the pyramid. He is looking out a window and eating what appears to be gruel from a plain wooden bowl. He turns to whomever enters, "Hello, this seems like a peaceful place but the country itself seems out of kilter. As if nature has been tipping the scales too far. I noticed there's not even insect life around here. One wonders how the trees and plants pollinated."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Saturday April 10th, 2021 11:50:50 PM
Bartomus woke up, stretched, and fished out a ration to chew on. He spent some time meditating on ways to ensure healing, ice and fire would be at his command. He also had an idea of how to create something flaming that he could toss and he thought he might be able to find some seeds he could use for his idea.
He got himself ready and then went exploring. He found Ohen moving about. "Seen any acorns Ohen?"
When Ohen shared what he had been observing about the forest and particularly that area around the pyramid, Bartomus shared a memory of how the grass was absolutely perfect when they first visited. "Maybe there's a bunch of tiny little creatures that take care of everything at night?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday April 11th, 2021 10:19:34 PM "Probably magic. They might be in trouble now the magic is gone." Stohp speculates. "So what's the plan now? Head to Cutter and talk to them about the raiders? Try to use the amulet to track the others somehow? I think someone said something like that yesterday..."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; 10d6=39 ; Monday April 12th, 2021 3:33:28 PM
Before sleeping Zander channels his healing energy to top up the wounded and then heals his own more severe injuries.
Shaken by Ohen's behavior he holds him firmly after waking him to make sure the sorcerer remains calm. "Ohen, what is the matter? Is that amulet affecting you?" Once his new friend is calm he returns to an uneasy slumber before waking with the sun for early devotions. He refrains from mentions Ohen's nightmares to the others, leaving that for Ohen to bring up.
Once they are all up and gathered in the morning he will share the conversation held that evening. "I think we need to figure out what we're doing next. We know there are two other half-dragons someone in the area leading small armies. If possible I'd rather find them before they find their next target. Ohen and I were discussing last night and we both think it might be possible to track the other pieces by combining the two we have. And I remembered a certain local legend of a seal being broken and releasing evil into the world. So now that we're rested and not in a combat zone what do we want to do? Hunt down the other two half-dragons by mundane means, or risk the joining of the medallion and try to use it to find them?" ------ 4 uses of lay on hands used to channel energy 2 times Everyone in the party heals 38 hit points
2 uses of lay on hands used to heal self 39 hit points
Micah spends the next morning in prayer and listens while the others discuss potential plans.
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 72/72; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=17 ; Monday April 12th, 2021 7:21:35 PM
Seeing that Jasper isn't interested in outside assistance he assures him that if he needs anything he should just ask, "I count your folk as among my friends if that's worth anything," and he will give him a bird token if he needs to get in touch.
Sid is up early fletching his arrows and fixing any that were used if they need it and will have tea ready for people when they wake up.
Perception(Just a general Perception as he keeps his eyes open): 17
DM Robert - "..it might be possible to track the other pieces by combining the two we have." Monday April 12th, 2021 8:01:01 PM
Bartomus asks about acorns (you find several) and wonders about magical lawn sprites. Stohp wonders what to do next. Zanderallen shares some stories about ancient amulets and holy seals. Micah sits quietly. Sid fixes some arrows and keeps his eyes open. Ohen? Make another will save target 10. Delia? Stock?
___________________
Ohen looks terrible, as if he was hung over, and spent the night in the worst jail cell imaginable. He's probably musing about his terrible dreams.
The party wonders what their next step should be. According to what Malici indicated when you first learned of the medallions they are somewhat resistant to scrying and such spells. Perhaps divination of some sort?
Malici pulls out his portion of the medallion. "I'm not sure how to use it to sense where the others could be." He closes his eyes and concentrates for several minutes turning around a couple of times. Then he shakes his head "Alas the best I can do is judge that there is a piece over there. But I'm not sure if that is really the work of the medallion or just me already subconsciously knowing he has a piece." And he points to Ohen.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+10=27 ; d20+10=29 ; Monday April 12th, 2021 8:23:13 PM
Ohen is not willing to talk to Zanderallen in the middle of the night, just mumbling that he was fine and needed to get back to sleep. The next morning, he is very late to get up and looks terrible when he does.
He holds his head and says hoarsely, almost whispering, "I had the most terrible nightmares last night. It felt as if my draconic ancestry was warring with the draconic origin of the medallion. Pushing me back and forth. I had dreams of myself as king, but then thrown to the ground by the green dragon. I was victorious over my foes, but then the green dragon came and crushed my victory. I had discovered the most wonderful magic, and he came and took it all away." he pauses for a moment. "I had saved a village, and the green dragon came and killed them all.
"Zanderallen spoke of an ancient seal that broke into pieces, as the heroes put it back together, the whole led them to the parts. I do not know of this tale, but the theory is sound. The half should lead us more surely to the quarters than vice versa. This isn't without danger. Even a quarter piece is perhaps the most powerful artifact I've seen. And it was made by the green dragon for an unknown purpose. I suggest now that we aren't in the heat of the moment, and we've slept on it, we discuss and vote on it.
"Either way I would be rid of it." Ohen will hold take out the medallion and hold it up.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday April 13th, 2021 7:07:41 AM
Stohp considers. "We don't really have any good way to track down the other two through mundane means do we? This seems like our best option to track them."
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 8/28 used Tuesday April 13th, 2021 9:48:04 AM "To me we do both - we go to Cutter and we unite the medallion pieces.
It Malici won't give up his part of the medallion, is there any magic we can use to keep him close? Maybe get a strand of his hair (does he have hair?) and keep track of him like they do in the stories? Or at least force him to tell the truth..."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=32 ; Tuesday April 13th, 2021 10:08:05 AM
Bartomus listened to Ohen's dreams and shivered. None of it sounded like how he would want to spend the night. But, he had questions.
"Ohen, do you think it is the fact that you are dragon born that the medallion is having that pull on you? Would it do the same with one of us Taur?" He looked over at Stohp and pointed between the two of them.
Then he looked over at Malici. "Why do you think there was a pull to this place? I mean why attack the place when a lot of food and such would have probably gotten the veggie battle lord what he wanted without all the fuss?"
---- Perception check on Malici and his reaction to the discussion - 32
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Tuesday April 13th, 2021 10:39:51 AM
Micah listens to Ohen, noting his haggard condition and obvious lack of rest. He adds to the discussion, "It is not that I do not trust, Malici--he has passed every test magical and mundane that I can consider. It is that I do not trust the medallion. If we have to join the two to proceed to the other pieces, then we have to, but, as Stock said, we probably already know where we need to go to find one."
He considers Bartomus' questions then turns to Malici with another one, "Why did his medallion piece plague Ohen, but you seem unaffected by yours?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Tuesday April 13th, 2021 11:37:57 AM
Zanderallen looks to the rest of the group for disagreement as he reaches for the medallion piece Ohen holds out. If he sees none he will take it and secure it within his bag of holding, "I think out of all of us I am most likely to be protected or able to resist mental influence from the medallion. I like the sounds of Stock's plan. We can travel to Cutter and either we find a trail to follow mundanely or we join the medallions and are hopefully close enough it can lead us to the next piece."
He then ponders other questions, "I would hazard a guess that just like Malici is searching for the dragon's lair the others are as well, hoping to claim their father's wealth and/or power. The vege-dragon possibly thought the ziggurat might contain clues or atleast serve as a base of operations. The fact it was inhabited he probably viewed as only a minor inconvenience."
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 72/72; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday April 13th, 2021 5:02:43 PM
Seeing Z put the medallion piece in his bag Sid nods. "I think we should keep them separate until we find out more information. Since we don't know the designs of your family sir, I would dare say we shouldn't test you on it. I can think of half a dozen stories that could burst forth like a tale from one of my favorite books, and most of them would not end well for you. That is no threat against your person, but the general effects of crossing maligned magics." Sid putters out and has some more tea.
DM Robert - "We don't really have any good way to track down the other two through mundane means do we? " Tuesday April 13th, 2021 8:15:04 PM
Ohen tells of some strange dreams and offers up the medallion. Stohp figures there's no choice. Stock thinks they should combine the medallions and go to Cutter. Bartomus asks some questions. Micah asks some questions. Zanderallen takes the medallion and makes some talk talk. Sid makes some talk talk. Delia? _______________________
Bluntly put since we have stalled. You CANNOT advance to another chapter until the medallions are joined. Oh sure you could in theory blunder around the forest looking for another orc and his horde. As stated though, He already left Cutter. As a reminder here's the map. There's literally over 180,000 square miles of forest on this side (west and north of Cutter and south of the plateau) of the lake for your target to be roaming in. The lake itself is around 15,000 square miles of water, so the pirates could be anywhere. Plus the fact that both are constantly moving. You have a better chance of shooting a humming bird with an arrow from a merry-go-round spinning enough to make you dizzy.
Maliki shrugs his shoulders. "From what Ohen has said I would say the medallion is affecting his bloodline. As to the disparity of the dreams, I would say because he's from the wrong bloodline. I can't say my father was nice, but he was not cruel for cruelties sake. He was demanding, for he wanted a race of nobility to deal with the lizardfolk while he did other things. My mother told me of some of the tests and the fact that those that failed, usually failed in death because they were not able to overcome the challenges set for them. None had succeeded as the time of my testing neared. I honestly don't think any creature that young would have succeeded in those tests. He was a dragon and his standards were not entirely linked to mortals concepts. Thus all the failures and all his growing..." he pauses trying to think of the right word, "disappointment is too easy but anger is too harsh. I don't know."
He watches Zanderallan take the medallion and pocket it. Absently he pats his vest where his piece of the medallion lays. "Why take this place. As Zanderallen has said it would make a good place for a base, and ..." he hesitates, "well I will admit there are some aspects of Ohen's dreams that are a bit of a revelation. I think part of what drives all dragon-born is a sense of superiority. Thus the medallions may be pinging off that or amplifying it. What better way to prove superiority than to be a ruler? I will admit I've had thoughts along these lines. But the question I keep asking myself and have asked you(all) as well, is what constitutes being a good ruler? I would say my father was an effective ruler, but not necessarily a good ruler. I've know humans and elves and such that were good rulers but ineffective in their tasks. So as to that yes, I feel the medallion is in that sense driving me. But I also think Ohen was so discomforted because while he is dragon-born, he is not the son of my father and perhaps then not 'in-line' to inherit. Perhaps the medallion sensed this as well."
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 8/28 used d20+9=10 ; Wednesday April 14th, 2021 9:30:45 AM
Stock smacks his forehead. "Wait a second - didn't we hear that the other horde left Cutter? We might not be able to find them there after all. I guess then we unite the pieces..."
He stares at Malici as he says this. =========== Sense Motive 10...apparently his distrust of Malici is getting in the way.
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Wednesday April 14th, 2021 10:14:09 AM
Micah shrugs.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+14=17 ; Wednesday April 14th, 2021 10:17:14 AM
There was a lot to figure out as they talked about the dreams and the pendants. He looked out of one of the openings and watched as a hummingbird darted by freezing for a moment looking back at them. It tilted its head from side to side and quickly flew off.
When Stock suggested that just combine the two pieces. Bartomus turned back and looked at the dwarf. "That may be our best option, right? If you think the two pieces are pinging off each other, united they probably would be able to give us some path to go along. I mean two pieces would have more power than just a single piece right? Would it also have a stronger pull to the remaining two pieces?"
Bartomus turned and had expected to watch Malici's reaction closely. But, he was pretty certain that the hummingbird was back looking in at them and his eyes wandered to see what it was doing.
==== Still chuckling about the hummingbird analogy.
Perception -17 so Bart's distracted
Delia Wednesday April 14th, 2021 12:01:53 PM
Posting for Delia [b]"The forest is very large, even with me guiding you we'd be about as likely to find them as me hitting that hummingbird over there with an arrow while being spun around. Wait, that's not right. It's about as likely as Ohen hitting the hummingbird with an arrow while being spun around.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Wednesday April 14th, 2021 12:13:11 PM
Ohen looks mildly offended at Delia's comment, or maybe he's just tired. "Malici and Zanderallen, if you are willing, I think we've decided you should combine the pieces. Perhaps Zanderallen should combine them to put everyone at ease since noone doubts him. I think it is likely it will only work for Malici, however."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Wednesday April 14th, 2021 1:32:09 PM "Well I guess the risk of letting the other invaders roam free is greater than the danger of this medallion. If we're all in agreement." Zanderallen pulls out the piece he is holding and moves next to Malici, "On three?"
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 72/72; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Wednesday April 14th, 2021 6:41:11 PM
Sid shrugs and let's the vote continue.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday April 14th, 2021 7:39:28 PM "Both other hordes have long left their targets. It might still be worth going to Cutter to learn more about what we will face once we find them." Stohp points out. "By all means unite the coins if it's our best bet to track them. If the coins will lead us directly to the targets it may be faster and prevent more harm to go strait there, but I'd still like to know more details then "raiders" when we face the enemy."
DM Robert - "I think it is likely it will only work for Malici, however." d20+11=29 ; d20+16=17 ; Wednesday April 14th, 2021 8:07:39 PM
Stock eyes Malici as he agrees to the pieces being joined. Micah seems indifferent. Bartomus is fascinated by a hummingbird. Delia lets them know how easy tracking a moving target in a vast forest can be. Ohen agrees the pieces should be put together. Zanderallen steps forward. Sid is indifferent. Stohp reluctantly agrees to uniting the pieces. _____________
Zanderallen steps forward holding the piece of medallion. Malici quickly rises and brings forth his piece. He bows to Zanderallen and hands him his piece of the medallion.
Zanderallen holds the pieces at arm's length. Upon looking at them together he can see that these two pieces seem to have a common side that matches. Like seeing two jig-saw pieces that match Zanderallen brings the pieces together. Everyone is watching intently I assume. Zanderallen makes a small face, was that a little shock when the pieces were joined? He doesn't think so. He's had worse in winter walking on the shag carpet of the training hall.
Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { you notice a faint white line where the two pieces meet and then nothing else, no magic pop, no shower of fireworks, no earth shattering kaboom.}
Those that failed the perception check now see that the pieces are together. Keen examination will reveal no line, chipping, or wear, to indicate that the pieces were ever separate.
Maybe there is enough put together to make out some words running around the edge, in fact there are 2 lines one above the other... Linguistics 20, or a knowledge of Draconic or Old/High Woldian Highlight to display spoiler: { you make out the words 'My Legacy' are on the outer rim and on the inner rim you can make out 'Let your'}
Zanderallen only Highlight to display spoiler: {Assuming you hold the medallion in your hand and spin around trying to concentrate like you saw Malici do, you get nothing. It's just a lunk of metal in your hands.}
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+14=25 ; Wednesday April 14th, 2021 8:28:56 PM
Bartomus watched as the two pieces were joined and was surprised that there was not more of a "bang" or "glittering array of lights.' He was also a bit disappointed.
"So, Zander, is there a pull in any direction? I mean now that they are together, there should be a draw or a pull or maybe a map only you can see? Something, right?" Bartomus asked with a bit of heightened expectations.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=30 ; Thursday April 15th, 2021 8:18:17 AM
Stohp, fluent in both languages, is able to translate for the others. "It says "My legacy" here. Simple enough. Below it says "Let Your". Can't really make heads or tails of it without more of the message. Honestly I was expecting more." (perception 20)
Stock (JonM) HP: 109/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 8/28 used d20+17=32 ; Thursday April 15th, 2021 9:08:50 AM "The light when the two pieces joined together was a little...more subtle than I was expecting. Nice craftsmanship though. You can't even see the break line.
So...any ideas now? Shall we just start heading south toward Cutter and see if we start homing in on the next piece?"
========= Perception 32
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 d20+4=14 ; Thursday April 15th, 2021 10:56:07 AM
"Sounds reasonable," Micah agrees with Stock.
He turns to Jasper, "Although unfortunate circumstances, it was good to see you again. Any thing else we can help you with the rebuilding process before we depart?"
Perception 14
Delia (Hannah) HP: 75/87; AC 26/16/21 (w/ Barkskin ~50 mins); CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4); Speed 50ft Thursday April 15th, 2021 3:27:37 PM [OOC] Sorry for being MIA for a bit, school was a lot and I forgot to ask any of my 3 family members in the game for a sub until I had missed some... And thanks for the sub, Jacob. Only my brother would decide to roast himself as someone else's character... :)
Delia will watch carefully as the two pieces merge, nodding along with the others who comment on the tiny line that's all the indication of the two pieces ever not being one, "Can you pull them apart again or are they permanently bonded to each other now?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) Thursday April 15th, 2021 3:29:01 PM updated header
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc d20+15=21 ; d20+15=18 ; Thursday April 15th, 2021 5:43:44 PM
Ohen sees the connection (21) but doesn't comment on it. He will be watching the medallion with his arcane sight to see what happens, and he'll wait and see what Zander and Malici say. ~~~~ 18 Arcana. Ohen is too tired to think straight.
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 72/72; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=21 ; d20+13=14 ; Thursday April 15th, 2021 5:56:29 PM
Sid watches interestedly as the pieces fuse and says to Dahlia, "I think they are one whole piece now, but what does it say? I can't tell if that is OHW or Draconic! Dorbin would have loved this I bet."
Perception: 21 Linguistics: 14(Sigh, I'm just glad botching doesn't count.)
DM Robert - "Any thing else we can help you with the rebuilding process before we depart?" Thursday April 15th, 2021 8:04:49 PM
Bartomus asks Zanderallen a question. Stohp makes a translation. Stock asks where to go. Micah speaks with Jasper. Delia asks if they are really whole. Ohen scans the medallion piece, same as before. Sid looks at the writing. Zanderallen?
_______________________
The text is a both, one side is in old Draconic and the other is in Old High Woldian. Both are languages of power. At least that's what the scholar and such say, but who knows maybe they are trying to impress others.
Jasper thanks Micah. "Oh, it's been a real treasure seeing you all again. I'm sorry I could not stay with you, but you know, duty, family and such. I do think we need to find a better way to communicate with the Float, and maybe we need a diplomatic mission there. Although we did not really leave on good terms with some in the community. There were a few that were openly and blatantly hostile."
The community of beast-folk come out to see you off. There is much waving. Though it seems the party has not really started anywhere.
Zanderallen stands holding both pieces of the medallion, now one piece in reality. He seems motionless. Malici waves his hand in front of Zanderallen's face. "Hello! Are you okay?" He turns and looks to Micah. "I think something may be wrong with him. I'm not sure if the medallion is causing it or not. Do you want me to take it from hims since I seem to be somewhat immune to all it's ill effects on your group?"
Ohen doesn't get any kind of sense that the medallion is doing anything. It just glows with it's aura's nothing seems to be flashing or activating in the magical sort of way.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday April 16th, 2021 8:12:44 AM
Stohp shrugs. "Give him a second, if he still isn't moving go ahead and take it."
Micah (John) HP: 84/84 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:20 Friday April 16th, 2021 8:58:48 AM
Micah reaches out to gently grasp the paladin by the shoulders, seemingly coincidentally blocking Malici's access to him.
"He seems fine," he states. Turning to Stock, he adds, "It appears we are heading toward Cutter. We might as well get going." Putting actions to words, he gestures to the others to start heading that way.
============= Refresh my memory. are there boats waiting for us somewhere? Since we are no longer flying, how long a walk is it?
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 8/28 used Friday April 16th, 2021 10:45:55 AM "OK. Let's do this then. I don't believe the boat is still waiting for us..."
========== The only note I could find about our return trip was Z saying: We'll be contacting the Temple to Alemi to arrange our return
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday April 16th, 2021 5:23:05 PM
Bartomus watched as Zander imitates a statue on the Float. "Sorry, Zander, but not needing a model for a future statue marking the battle w the veggies right now. But, will tell you if I feel the creative need to carve your wholesome goodness in bone in the future."
Bartomus started heading with the others towards Carver. "we should have a marching song, isn't that what those singers always croon about?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday April 16th, 2021 5:25:52 PM
Zanderallen shakes himself out of his concentration on the medallion. "Sorry everyone. It is intensely fascinating but I've got nothing. Malici, maybe you should give it a try." Zanderallen holds the medallion out to the half-dragon, figuring they're going to have to trust him at least somewhat.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) Saturday April 17th, 2021 12:38:48 AM
Delia relaxes as Zanderallen moves again, she will watch if the medallion or Malici react at all when they come into contact.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Saturday April 17th, 2021 4:49:29 AM
Ohen will also watch Malici, and is ready to begin the journey to Cutter. Hoping that he'll be able to get some proper rest the next night.
DM Robert - "Malici, maybe you should give it a try.," d20+3=11 ; Saturday April 17th, 2021 12:06:54 PM
Stohp advises wait and see. Micah blocks Malici and wants to get headed to cutter. Stock is for heading out. Bartomus tries to provoke Zander and suggests a marching song. Zanderallen finds the medallion unresponsive and offers it to Malichi. Delia watches Malici intently Ohen watches Malici. Sid? _______
Indeed you don't have a scheduled pick-up. That was partly because you didn't really know the nature or extent of what you would face. You have the ring gate which is connected to the temple and Paragon Belkior has it watched 24 hours a day...waiting for a report or request from you. When you departed the boat Zanderallen indicated that he would send for it again when you were ready. See the close up map with more description.
As the crow flies it's about 180 miles through difficult terrain to get to Cutter. If I'm reading and understanding the overland travel stuff correctly then I think you can do 10 miles a day.
When Malici is subtle blocked by Micah those watching him note him raise his eyebrows at the action. At Bartomus's suggestion of a marching song Malici, "Oh that would be entertaining to some extent. Is there a bard among you, or just rousing singing by all?"
When Zanereallen hands him the medallion, Malici will bow. "Thank you. I see that trust seems to be a precious and not easily given commodity among you all. I shall endeavor to earn it and your faith in my abilities."
He holds the medallion in his hand and closes his eyes, those watching with arcane sight note no real changes in magical aura's or new spells being activated. Malici slowly turns making two complete circles. "Yes, yes, I can sense that one piece lies in that direction and another piece that way. Alas I cannot determine distances just directions."
You can now make a choice as to which medallion you wish to track and we can advance the chapter.
As you walk Malici breaks into a song (perform 11) it's not great, but you've heard worse...just not in a professional setting, yet it does have a certain cadence to it.
"There she was just a-walkin' down the street, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do" Snappin' her fingers and shufflin' her feet, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do" She looked good (looked good), she looked fine (looked fine) She looked good, she looked fine and I nearly lost my mind
Before I knew it she was walkin' next to me, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do" Holdin' my hand just as natural as can be, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do" We walked on (walked on) to my door (my door) We walked on to my door, then we kissed a little more
Whoa-oh, I knew we was falling in love Yes I did, and so I told her all the things I'd been dreamin' of
Now we're together nearly every single day, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do" A-we're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do" Well, I'm hers (I'm hers), she's mine (she's mine) I'm hers, she's mine, wedding bells are gonna chime
Whoa-oh, I knew we was falling in love Yes I did, and so I told her all the things I'd been dreamin' of
Now we're together nearly every single day, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do" A-we're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do" Well, I'm hers (I'm hers), she's mine (she's mine) I'm hers, she's mine, wedding bells are gonna chime
Whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do, we'll sing it Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do, oh yeah, oh, oh yeah Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do onal setting, and yet, it has a certain cadence to it."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 d8+1 Sunday April 18th, 2021 8:08:37 PM "That's the facts, Jack!" Bartomus offers in response to the great little Diddy that Malici let down. He had a want to add a rythmatic tempo with the stomping of his feet, but resisted that.
"Hey, so we are just going to walk until the pendant draws us to something? No one has a feeling which of the two ways we were supposed to be going?" Bartomus asked the others.
=== Watched that movie with my USAAC vet grandfather the week before I went off to USAF basic training, he assured me it would not be like that. BUT, that movie has forever been part of my USAF memories as a result.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday April 18th, 2021 10:01:33 PM "The fastest way to Cutter would be to head back to the lakeside and take a boat or turtle right? Fighting out way through the woods the whole way will take weeks and they were attacked via water so that'll even give us a chance to have the medallion lead us to wherever the pirates went ashore to make a base at."
Reminded about the ring gates by... something, Stohp writes up a report of events so far to send to the paragon.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20+16=30 ; Monday April 19th, 2021 12:33:13 AM
Delia will use her navigational and geographical skills to advise the party on what she thinks the fastest way to their next destination is.
"Hawky and I can scout ahead as needed again, once we decide where to go."
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 8/28 used Monday April 19th, 2021 9:20:46 AM "Yeah, let's get a message to Belkior and then setup camp on the shore. We can make a signal fire or something to draw the boat close. Make sure to write in your note that we will setup the ring gate at dawn each day - don't worry, I'm already awake at dawn - to receive any information from Belkior."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday April 19th, 2021 4:53:14 PM
Zanderallen nods at Malici, he trusted him well enough, if only he couldn't get over the nagging feeling that Malici could be under compulsions. But he was the best option to find the others before they caused more death and destruction.
"I agree that boat is going to be our best option. We can have Belkior send one to meet us on the shore and then Malici can point us to the next group. We sail until it points straight into the woods and then land."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 83/83, AC: 23(15T, 21 I, 20F, 20CMD); SR 21; Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis, Perc Monday April 19th, 2021 6:14:27 PM "Is the plan to head towards the orc raiders that left north into the forest after attacking Cutter then? That seems somewhat more pressing than the bugbear pirates. Cutter fared worse than Rivertown, by the sounds of it."
Sid(Andrew) High HP: 72/72; AC: 19/16/14; CMB: 7; CMD: 22 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+10=11 ; Monday April 19th, 2021 7:32:09 PM
Sid MAY have a plan if he can figure out the logic of it. In his studies of Engineering he would have run into problem that academically relate to two points. If they have a map they can orientate it so that when Malici points to a direction before they left the beast-folk they can mark that on the map, travel three to seven miles, and then do another reading. This will try to talk this out with Stock, but I don't know if it will be coherent.
DM Robert - "No one has a feeling which of the two ways we were supposed to be going?" Monday April 19th, 2021 8:21:34 PM
Bartomus asks what's the plan man. Stohp says the fastest way to cutter would be to go by boat. Delia offers to navigate but realizes that boat would be faster than overland. Stock is for messaging Belkior and getting a ride. Zanderallen is for getting a boat. Ohen asks if the bugbears or the orcs are the next target. Sid wondering if orienteering would work. Micah? ___________ Dang it I lost a line on that tracking map from when I made it to when I posted it. Sometimes Google docs is not as friendly as photoshop. Let me know when something is broken like that, there was supposed to be 2 lines.
The party notifies Belkior of what has happened and that they are headed to a more northern shore line for pickup. You get a note back: "Glad to hear you are safe as are the beast-folk. I will try to have someone there by tomorrow morning if all goes well."
You will reach the shore late in the day, very tired, near exhausted. Ohen is barely able to keep his eyes open.
Malici walks along after singing his song he pauses, and says, "Excuse me that was a bit out of character. I guess I was feeling rather happier than I thought." He seems to be musing as you walk. If queried he will say [b]"Well as I said I'm feeling happier, lighter almost. I don't know if it's being around others or just you. Usually I spend many days alone. I guess by choice mostly. As I said previously I've never been in a community accepting of me for one reason or another. Sometimes it's because I'm half-drow, sometimes because I'm half-dragon. It's a lonely existence never really belonging to anyone or anything."
When you get to the shore, tired and footsore (except those like Delia and Bartomus who are unhindered by the terrain). Malici will once again go into his thing with the medallion. Now you have some new reference points.
Normal watches? Please make 1 perception check for each watch. (specify if you want to use eyes or ears, since it's dark out).
Also please, some indication of which group you want to go after.
okay here's a revise 'orient map' with 2 different times of locating.
As they set up camp, Micah agrees to take the last watch, so that he can end it by resuming his morning prayers. If anyone is not at full hit points, he will heal them before they go to bed.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 66/76 AC 19; CMD 20 Melee +8;Perc+14;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+14=19 ; Monday April 19th, 2021 11:50:04 PM
Bartomus offered to take up the first watch as the others seemed to have had the rougher go at the day's hike to the lakeshore. He took the time to enjoy looking up at the sky in the darkness and avoiding the bright light of the fire as he walked about the camp or standing looking about.
========
Perception 19 - Elf vision allows 60' night vision
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 75//82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+16=29 ; Tuesday April 20th, 2021 8:07:32 AM
Stohp will join Bart on first watch and peruse a map. Judging from the rough angles Malaci pointed out they maybe should cut right across the lake. Unless the enemy has climbed deep into the mountains they have to be in that narrow stretch of land between the lake and the foothills. At least if they landed and weren't on the lake, but the medallion would let them track the group regardless. That would put them closer and easier to track down on the way to the other target.
Putting the map away she focuses on doing a good job at watch (perception 29). They can make a plan come morning where she'll share her thoughts.
Stock (JonM) HP: 125/125; AC: 29/25/17; DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 8/28 used d20+17=23 ; Tuesday April 20th, 2021 9:28:10 AM "Stohp makes a good point that Riverton would be closer. (ooc: That's across the lake near the mountains, right?). If I remember correctly the lizardfolk there were attacked by bugbear pirates who escaped into the lake. The folks down south near Cutter were attacked by orcs that disappeared into the woods.
From what we know today, neither sounds much better than the other so I think expediency is the best guide. Cross the lake and take out the pirates."
======== Perception 23 on watch Previous watch order edited with Bart first and adding in Stock and Stohp: First Watch - Zanderallen, Bartomus Second Watch - Ohen, Stock Third Watch - Delia and hawk?, Sid? Fourth Watch - Micah, Stohp
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+7=16 ; Tuesday April 20th, 2021 3:29:51 PM "Hm, we should prepare ourselves for ship board combat then, but they do seem the closer threat."
Zanderallen takes his standard watch. Mostly relying on the fading light unless he hears something. ------------------ Perception: 16
Delia (Hannah) HP: 87/87; AC 23/16/18; CMD 29; Forest terrain (+4) d20=7 ; d20=4 ; Tuesday April 20th, 2021 7:34:12 PM
Delia will cast Darkvision on herself at the start of her watch and take 3rd watch as proposed.
Perception: 28 - mostly hearing, but for closer range still vision Hawky Watch: 15
LOG ON