DM Kathy Monday April 12th, 2021 2:29:38 PM
Upon your return, Beech takes a tour of the site, and finds that very little has changed. A few tents have been shifted, due mostly to campfires and prevailing winds. Everything else is much the same.
Lothlo looks for signs of recent Thieves' Guild activity, but finds none.
Ash suggests that Hilia might be the best one to use the lute, and goes to look for Mike, Brianna, and Codru. Zazu and Niall are also eager to talk about any developments in the search for Myre.
Hearing of a missing person, Grindar asks what he can do to help.
You find Codru easily enough, as he is also looking for you. [OOC: I don't see a Mike or a Briana on the Woldipedia page. If you want them included, it might not be a bad idea to add them.]
"Welcome back!" he says. "Did you find the thing?" He listens as you describe the quest for the lyre.
"We've made some progress," he says. "Mostly Hilia and me, but the others helped. Well, mostly Hilia, really. She turns out to be good with codes. We haven't found anything about Myre, but there's a place we should probably check out. Well, you should probably check out."
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday April 12th, 2021 7:30:43 PM "Can we get a couple nights rest in, or do we need to go right now? I'd like to get the bridge across the river before we head off, I had another idea while we were coming back. I will work better, and the lyre will help greatly....."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Monday April 12th, 2021 8:22:33 PM "Great work, Codru" Ash isn't keen to wait any more than one night. They've already been stalled and each day is another one where Myre is being held. She's doesn't even want to think what Myre will be going through right now, but the thoughts invade her mind anyway. Torture? Experimentation? A return to slavery? No, she doesn't want Myre to spend one more minute with her captives. "So what's the lead?"
She turns her attention back to the lyre and it's uses. "I'd imagine that lodgings would take precedence in terms of construction. Besides, Hilia is best suited to using the lyre. She can do all sorts of things while we rescue Myre"
----------- OOC: Mike and Briana added to the wiki page
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Monday April 12th, 2021 9:05:15 PM
Lothlo is relieved to be back home, and hoped to get a good nights sleep before starting out again. Yes, lodgings and perhaps a protective wall are always a good start. I'm not sure a bridge would add much in the short term.
Anyway, tell us more about this place we should check out? And if there is nothing about Myre, what is the connection that is pointing us to this place?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Monday April 12th, 2021 11:30:26 PM
When we get back I check on Buggo and the others. I also make preparations to continue our conduction efforts until we are ready to go.
(I need to reread what we were doing. I think wood shape was being used to turn large trees into living houses and to craft a tree top village. I think we talked about a hedge/tree wall around the town. And I want to start work creating a cave or other storage area for cultivating the edible and medicinal (non sentient) mushrooms we found. We were also working on a way to keep the river from flooding.)
Niall (JonL) HP: 12/36 AC: 17/11/16 Tuesday April 13th, 2021 10:35:31 AM
"Yes, excellent work, both of you" Niall commends the two code breakers and nods with the others, "what location was discovered and how?"
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Tuesday April 13th, 2021 10:36:12 AM
Grindar has no idea about the going on's of the fledgling community, but the thought of someone in distress is too great for him. So he straps on his armor, grabs Cyrchwr Mawr, whistles for Cotton to come to his side, and says "Point me in the right direction!"
DM Kathy Tuesday April 13th, 2021 4:53:26 PM Beech wants to wait a few days before heading out, and hopes to get a bridge in place by the time you leave.
Ash and Lothlo also have plans for building the new town.
But, everyone is interested in the specifics of what has been discovered.
"It's a camp," Codru explains. "The Thieves' Guild has a camp not too far away. Sounds a little like Freedom's Landing, actually, except I think it's smaller. Anyway, they recently completed a couple of cells there. For prisoners or something. And there's something about snatching people. Hilia will know more."
You go talk to Hilia. She is, of course, a bit distracted at the prospect of using the musical instrument to build with, but is eventually able to focus on the decoded text.
"It's called Alder Camp," she says. "Not much of a place--a few tents, I think. But they built cells there, and one of the letters says it's 'in case we have to snatch someone.' There's nothing specific about Myre, but if the Guild has her, it's possible they're holding her there. Or maybe there's somebody else they 'snatched' that has some information. Anyway, I think it's worth a look."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Tuesday April 13th, 2021 9:03:12 PM
Lothlo nods and listens to the news about the camp. Did it say anything about how many people are in the camp, anything about what kind of guards or how to enter?
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20+4=12 ; Wednesday April 14th, 2021 12:55:37 AM "We're also going to have to consider how to play this. We could go and try diplomacy with them, or we could launch a rescue attempt and infiltrate the camp ourselves" Ash frowns as she considers the options "They are no doubt expecting us."
Ash tries to recall what she may have seen on maps about the area
-------------- Knowl Geography: 20 (Take10) to know what the terrain is like near the camp Knowl Local: 20 (Take10) to know what the terrain is like near the camp Survival check vs DC15 to predict the weather for the next 24hrs: 12 = Fail.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Wednesday April 14th, 2021 1:40:15 AM
I frown. It could also be that they leaked this information to set a trap for us. Why would the Emerald Kingdom allow the Thieves Guild to set up a settlement? At if they would not harm the Kingdom. I don't suppose any of you magic types can scry the are or use some sort of divination to help.
Zazu (AC18, HP15/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday April 14th, 2021 2:05:18 AM
Zazu ponders whether a frontal attack is the best way to tackle these kidnappers. Using the harp to destroy tents ... illusions and traps to add chaos and damage ... and a stealth team to get to the new jail and free the prisoners!
Or maybe use the harp to knock a hole in the jail wall to free prisoners ...
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Wednesday April 14th, 2021 11:11:29 AM
Grindar says, "If you need a stealth crew, I am pretty good at that, but then again I'm also pretty good at loping off the heads of miscreants who try to harm or unlawfully detain good people. Put me where you feel I could be of most value, but the sooner we head out, the sooner we can be back here with your friend!
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday April 14th, 2021 1:03:08 PM "Stealth is not a strong suit with me.... But as usual, I'll do what I can."
Beech still plans on at least one nights sleep before taking on this new adventure....
DM Kathy Wednesday April 14th, 2021 7:00:54 PM Lothlo asks for details about the camp, but there aren't many.
"I think there are guards," Hilia says, "but I don't know how many."
Ash contemplates a diplomatic or stealth approach.
Naithi suspects a trap, and asks if anyone can do any kind of divination. She points out that the Emerald Kingdom wouldn't allow such a camp. "I don't think they know about it," Hilia says. "The Guild is trying to keep it secret."
Zazu contemplates using the newly-acquired harp to lay waste to the camp. Of course, if you do that, the harp can't be here in Freedom's Landing building stuff.
Grindar is fine with stealth, and is eager to be off!
Beech would prefer to take a night's rest.
And he has a point. It's quite late in the day, and it's been eventful. You probably ought to rest and start afresh in the morning. Among other things, it will give you time to discuss strategy. Hilia claims the harp for now, but says she will return it to you if you decide to take it along.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday April 14th, 2021 7:39:25 PM
Beech crawls into his tent and dreams of a rotating bridge, when he wakes up in the morning, he spends time sketching it out and makes sure Hilia has it so if she has time, she can start making the foundation builds.... He's then ready to see what method of approach the others have decided on....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Wednesday April 14th, 2021 9:28:10 PM
Ash speaks to the others about the tasks for Hilia while they are away. "The lyre doesn't actually provide any materials. We need to do that ourselves. With that in mind, perhaps she could start with creating some caverns for under the settlement? It would be a good place to store things and we could even start that mushroom farm that Naithi mentioned. All the stone that's excavated by that then gets used for walls and buildings. Nothing gets wasted. If Hilila is as good as a performer as we think, she could probably get all the excavation and building done tomorrow!"
She also points out that Parvati should probably be consulted and help with the designs to make sure everything is sturdy.
Ash is ready for a good nights sleep. She'll need all her spells if they're planning a rescue mission.
------------ OOC: If Hilia can Take10 on her perform checks she can get a lot done. 8hrs playing = the equivalent of 100 humans laboring for 48 days!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Wednesday April 14th, 2021 9:48:50 PM
Lothlo joins the others in the morning with a cup of coffee in hand. Before we head over there, I think we need to decide on a course of action. The is an organization that has declared war on us already, threatened us, and kidnapped one of our own under very disturbing circumstances. Even scouting out the are could get very bloody, very fast. We don't actually know that Myre is there, but since the camp itself illegal we need to assume that they've been ordered to protect it's secrecy with their lives.
I think it's also worth trying to reach out to one of the faeries or leprechauns before we head out. If someone built some cells in their forest, they more than likely know about it and have been keeping an eye on it.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Thursday April 15th, 2021 2:13:15 AM A hive that is easy to knock down will be rebuilt on a higher branch. If we do this, we need to stamp them out all at once. We cannot afford to escalate things with a group whose starting move involves kidnapping. If we do this, we need to commit to seeing this through to the end.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Thursday April 15th, 2021 9:49:44 AM "Well all this hub-bub about a thieves guild only makes me want to remove it's head!" Grindar says as he tests the edges of Cyrchwr Mawr's blades for sharpness. "I just hope two more don't take it's place."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Thursday April 15th, 2021 2:41:00 PM That's a good point. Do we know how many heads this serpent has? Is this all of them, a main branch, or a splinter organization that won't be missed?
ooc: My skill checks will not be able to determine this
DM Kathy Thursday April 15th, 2021 6:20:24 PM
In the morning, Beech sketches plans for a rotating bridge.
Ash proposes that Hilia use the lyre to excavate, as building materials have not yet been gathered.
Lothlo, Naithi, and Grindar discuss an overall approach to the Thieves' Guild.
You do know that the Thieves' Guild is based in the Emerald City, so what you're dealing with here is a branch or subsection. You don't know how much communication there is with the main Guild, or whether the local group takes orders from them or operates independently.
The Guild is large enough that you will not be able to take it down all at once, not at your present strength. You can probably take out this camp, however, if that's what you decide you want to do. You have no way of knowing how the Guild would react to such a move, however.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday April 15th, 2021 10:42:05 PM
Showing and explaining the idea doesn't take a lot of time, so Beech goes around visiting the various family groups, making sure they have most of what they need, as well as trying to reassure them, the group is doing all it can.... (trying to keep up morale)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Friday April 16th, 2021 12:24:00 AM I'm going to see if I can find one of the Fey in the eaves of the building entrances that they like to hang out in, see if they have some information on this camp.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Friday April 16th, 2021 12:28:43 AM
In the morning I check on the various crops to see how the transplanting took root. I'm impressed by hour much the plant growth spell has helped the plants to flourish. I also scout North West of our camp looking for a suitable place to start cultivating and nurturing a druid grove and to collect some good berries.
Afterwards I track down Painter (a friend from the gladiator pit in the slave camp) to see what she's been up to and to get her feel of the vines coming from both the nobel races and the orc camps.
ooc: I actually can't find anything on Druid Groves, but figure I should start one now in case I need it in the future.
Also, can someone remind me if we are supposed to guide the actions of our companions from the slave camp or if that is the DMs responsibility.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Friday April 16th, 2021 12:37:13 AM
James posting for Cayzle
Zazu whittles a couple fasteners and links that can be used to quickly assemble traps using young sapling in the future. As he does this Boyo rubs against his leg. Hey Boyo, do you still remember the smell of those thieves we met before?
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Friday April 16th, 2021 4:24:10 AM "Well we can't bow to them now. I'm trying to think how the diplomatic path would work. They wouldn't just let Myre go. They'd want something in return, and if we were to give them anything they'd only do it again."
"I think the only approach left is some sort of rescue."
Ash considers this a little more
"Thomo said he just saw an opportunity and he took it. That to me sounds like he was on his own and not being directed by the guild as a whole. I don't think they'd take it as us waging a war on them"
"If we have any more questions we still have that prisoner we could question" With that in mind Ash goes off in search of Codru and the half-orc prisoner the party captured. She wants to find out what he knows about the camp.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Friday April 16th, 2021 9:40:12 AM "A rescue mission or a complete thieves camp elimination, either is fine with me, though I'm a bit partial to the latter. Oh and as far as I'm concerned, and since I'm the "new guy", I know my opinion means little, but I have no desire for diplomacy with miscreants and lawless whitehands!
Niall (JonL) HP: 12/36 AC: 17/11/16 Friday April 16th, 2021 1:44:38 PM
"I agree with Grindar. I know the thieves guild helped rebel against a tyrant but that is back when good men and heroes were criminals. To still be criminal is not a sign of heroism anymore. we go to take her back or send them to Gargul for judgement." Niall chimes in.
DM Kathy Friday April 16th, 2021 4:51:53 PM Beech does a quick check among the tents and finds everyone in good spirits. They're still happy and thankful to be free of slavery, and news has traveled of the musical instrument that's going to help build the town. There is excitement and optimism.
Lothlo goes looking for fae, and he does find a couple of pixies, but they seem more interested in the chase game they're playing than in helping him. They don't seem to know anything of the camp.
Naithi goes looking for a good spot for a druid grove. As your DM understands it, anything north of Freedonm's Landing is on the other side of the river, so a grove northwest of town would probably need to wait on Beech's bridge or some kind of ferry.
Ash goes to question the prisoner. Seeing as this is the first your DM is hearing about a prisoner, it is perhaps not surprising that he knows nothing of the camp--or at least, nothing he is willing to divulge.
Grindar and Niall discuss the specifics of the mission. You could do a kind of "smash and grab" rescue, but the two of them, at least are in favor of completely eliminating the camp.
The camp is northeast of town, which puts it on the other side of the river. How are you going to get across?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Saturday April 17th, 2021 10:48:57 PM Do we want to try to build a bridge across the river, or should we see if we can find someone with a boat who can take us across?
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Sunday April 18th, 2021 3:09:38 PM " I believe that we set up a raft, that by switching where the rope is attached, determines which bank the raft moves towards."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Monday April 19th, 2021 3:47:05 AM "Those are good ideas and all, but I think we need to get across sooner rather than later. Perhaps we do something temporary right now and have someone like Parvati look into the raft and bridge idea while we're gone?"
Ash looks about to see if they could use the Rope of Climbing again. She also tries to gauge the distance across the river.
If it comes down to worst case then Ash is ready to cast Alter Self to again take on the form of a boggart and swim across. She doesn't really like the idea (the warts are itchy!) but if it means the group make it over quickly then she'll suffer it.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Monday April 19th, 2021 10:26:12 AM "If we have enough downed timber nearby, the lyre would make quick work of a simple walk bridge. "
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Monday April 19th, 2021 2:28:26 PM
I agree with Gridar. This seems like the perfect opportunity to use the lyre.
DM Kathy Monday April 19th, 2021 4:37:37 PM Lothlo asks if it would be a good idea to build a bridge across the river. Beech is in favor of making a raft.
Ash gauges the distance across the river. It's only about 25 feet; the Rope of Climbing would span the distance easily.
Grindar suggests using the lyre, an idea Naithi supports. However, there really isn't enough downed timber to make it work.
A raft is doable, however, and the Rope of Climbing would help you pull it across if you don't quite trust your rowing skills.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday April 19th, 2021 4:58:54 PM
The Bridge design will change, because I though the river was 40-50 feet wide, I'll work on a new design picture, it'll still pivot.
"I expect the Lyre can assemble a descent raft in a few note, it's not complicated. And the rope will be a huge help. Also, I expect the "Rogue" Rogues will have spotters keeping an eye on us, so as soon as we cross the river, we should expect them to know about it soon afterwards. So, when we start, we are committed to going until finished."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=13 ; Monday April 19th, 2021 9:22:45 PM For such a small camp it's more likely that they are patrolling closer to their camp. Myre's kidnapping may have been devastating to us, but for the thieves guild this is small potatoes. Maybe we'll get lucky and they will have assumed we are resigned to waiting for them to contact us per their instructions.
Though I do think you are right, even if they don't know we are crossing we need to assume they have patrols or traps at some point before we get to the cells they built.
Lothlo does keep an eye out across the river for signs of a lookout, or the telltale glint of the sun reflecting off a spyglass Perception = 13
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 Tuesday April 20th, 2021 4:16:48 AM "The lyre can only be used once per week for construction. If we use it now to construct a raft, well, I don't know, it feels a little wasteful. Could we just make one ourselves?" Ash tries to be diplomatic about it.
She looks about for the necessary wood to create a raft. She's never made one before so this will be a first.
-------------- OOC: Ash has +5 on Craft checks (including ships!) and Taking10 can hit DC15
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Tuesday April 20th, 2021 10:36:06 AM
Grindar agrees with Ash, and says "Something permanent and useful, such as a bridge I can see using the lyre on, but something that is here today and gone tomorrow would seem wasteful. Besides how hard can it be to build a raft?"
DM Kathy Tuesday April 20th, 2021 7:18:38 PM Beech suggests that the lyre would make short work of a raft. However, Ash, however, points out that the lyre can only be used once a week, and it seems kind of a pity to waste it on a raft.
Grindar agrees that it would be wasteful, then tempts the gods with the fateful words, "how hard can it be?"
Actually, it turns out not to be that hard. Parts of it, like getting all the branches to line up and stay lined up, are tricky, but in a short while you have a good raft that can hold half of you. You'll have to cross in two goes, but with the help of the Rope of Climbing, you won't be separated for long.
Lothlo keeps his eyes open, but sees nothing more threatening than the occasional rabbit.
And just like that, you are across the river and ready to continue your journey to Alder Camp.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=10 ; Tuesday April 20th, 2021 9:02:42 PM
Lothlo performs another quick scan for signs they are being watched.
Well, I suppose all we can do head out and keep our eyes open. Let's map this are and make notes of possible resources for the town as we go. With the lyre it makes sense we are doing this and could delay immediate suspension of our presence. And it will keep us alert for any scouts as we progress
Perception = 10
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20=10 ; Tuesday April 20th, 2021 11:57:31 PM
Beech will travel along with bow at hand, ready to aim, nock and release if needed, and he tries to keep a good watch, but that's not he specialty.
Perception: 10
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 d20+10=20 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+12=13 ; Wednesday April 21st, 2021 12:08:19 AM
Camalayas and I cross the river and quickly jump in her back. The two of us are doing to quickly scout the area and make sure things are safe before we continue forward.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16*/12/14* -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/25 d20=4 ; Wednesday April 21st, 2021 2:59:52 AM
Ash is more than happy to let the others scout ahead and take the lead. She looks for a place to tie the raft (with normal rope) in case they come back this way again.
Perception: 4
RobC subbing for Cayzle Wednesday April 21st, 2021 3:02:29 AM
Zazu tucks Boyo away to keep him safe and dry. You can hear the elf whisper to him from time to time, seeming sharing a private conversation.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=11 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+9=19 ; Wednesday April 21st, 2021 11:22:43 AM
Grindar removes his armor, stows it in his backpack, then follows Naithi. He tells Cotton to stay and guard Ash.
Perception 11 Stealth 20 Survival 19
DM Kathy Wednesday April 21st, 2021 7:33:23 PM
You are alert as you reach the other side of the river. You don't immediately spot anything out-of-place. It's a pleasant morning, and will probably be a warm afternoon.
As you head toward the location of Alder Camp, you enter into a thickly-wooded area. You are still in the Tamed Lands, but there are a lot of trees here.
Naithi jumps on Camalayas's back and begins to scout ahead. She is very perceptive, but not quite perceptive enough. So, she and Camalayas find the pit trap the hard way. Suddenly, the ground isn't there anymore, and you are starting to fall!
Both Naithi and Camalayas need to make DC 22 Reflex saves or fall into the pit!
The rest of the group, following, sees them fall--or at least start to.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=27 ; Wednesday April 21st, 2021 8:31:58 PM That's not good, looks like we are officially in dangerous territory now.
Lothlo looks around for other pits and for signs of patrols monitoring the area perception = 27
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 d20+3=4 ; d4=1 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+10=22 ; Wednesday April 21st, 2021 8:47:10 PM
Camalayas and I sneakily make our way forward darting from shadow to shadow. We silently move through the forest not making a sound, even as the earth swallow us.
Camalayas reflex save = 12 Naithi reflex save = 4 Ride check to stay mounted = 22
ooc: please ignore the other rolls. My 7 month old grabbed my phone.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 25/25 d20=10 ; d20+6=15 ; Thursday April 22nd, 2021 4:08:07 AM
Ash is happily walking along, safe in the knowledge that the others will spot any danger before she does.
You can imagine her surprise when Naithi suddenly falls. Ok, she's probably not as surprised as Naithi is, but she's still pretty surprised!
She crouches down low and looks for some sort of bush to kneel next to. This could well be an ambush point.
Perception: 10 Stealth: 15
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+6=21 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+5=12 ; Thursday April 22nd, 2021 10:37:57 AM
Seeing Naithi and Camalayas fall into the pit, Grindar tries to reach out and grab his friends before they fall all the way to the bottom.
Reflex check to grab Naithi: 21 Reflex check to grab Camalayas: 21 Strength check: 12
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday April 22nd, 2021 11:19:57 AM
Beech, moves a bit closer, but not close enough to fall in himself. He pulls out the rope of climbing, and commands it to attach to a close tree and uncoil itself down the pit....
DM Kathy d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; Thursday April 22nd, 2021 6:28:16 PM Naithi and Camalayas are very stealthy, even when the ground opens up and they fall into the pit! Unfortunately, the bottom of the bit is covered in old pots and pans, and other bits of discarded metal, seemingly for the purpose of making a racket when somebody falls in. And what a racket it makes! Clang! Clang! Clatter! Clang! Birds burst from nearby treetops, peeping and twittering in alarm.
At a guess, the element of surprise is lost.
Naithi takes 10 damage; Camalayas takes 3 damage.
Grindar tried to grab them, but was unable to move quickly enough.
Lothlo looks around, but sees no sign of an ambush. Yet. Ash, not taking any chances, conceals herself anyway.
Beech gets out his Rope of Climbing and is soon able to extricate both girl and rabbit from the pit.
It has been a few minutes, and there is still no sign of any ambush or any sentries. Perhaps the Guild felt that the pit trap was enough of a warning. Perhaps they have something else planned. Either way, it looks as if the excitement here has passed.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=28 ; Thursday April 22nd, 2021 9:02:13 PM Well, I don't see anyone following us, but now that the pit was uncovered we need to be extra alert .
Lothlo keeps his bow ready in case they are any patrols in this area, and keeps a close eye out for any more traps. Perception = 28
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Friday April 23rd, 2021 12:28:48 PM I'm sure they saw the birds fly away. Do you think we can throw an animal in the pit and make them think it was triggered by a something else?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 23/23 , CMD = 16 Friday April 23rd, 2021 1:06:26 PM
I ask Camalayas to a check the area for scents that could help us with tracking whoever built the trap or to help us locate future traps as a carefully observe the area for clues to spot future traps. I also examine the inside of the trap for anything if note. Metal like this is bad for the environment, and I can always use more pans for cooking. I take the lot, if we cannot make it look like the trap was set off by an animal. Even a broken pot can be mended and the metal could be reused for any number if things.
ooc: How far from the camp are we? Is this close enough to be considered part of our territory? Also trying to judge the likely density if traps.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20=9 ; Friday April 23rd, 2021 4:48:09 PM
Beech lets those skilled in such, deal with the ramifications of the trap. He coils up the rope and resets himself with his bow...
Perception 9
DM Kathy Friday April 23rd, 2021 6:51:55 PM Naithi salvages some of the pans. You see that there were also several tin plates and cups, which you can also retrieve. You consider throwing an animal into the trap as a ruse, but you're not sure how effective that would be.
In terms of territory, you are far enough from Freedom's Landing--and on the other side of the river--that you really aren't in your territory anymore. It's difficult to say for sure whether you're in the camp's territory, since you don't know exactly where it is. It would appear, however, that the rogues do consider this part of their territory.
Beech keeps his eyes open, which doesn't help all that much. It is Lothlo who spots the next trap, or at least its tripwire. It's not immediately obvious what it will do if set off.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 25/25 Friday April 23rd, 2021 8:30:31 PM "Disable it, avoid it, or trigger it?" Ash spells out the options, almost certain the group won't be triggering it.
"Can anyone see what it is attached to?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=27 ; Friday April 23rd, 2021 9:09:07 PM Let's avoid setting off any more traps, especially if we don't know what they do yet. We don't want to trigger something that will alert everyone to our presence. The trip wire should lead to something close by, so it should be easy enough to follow.
Lothlo follows the length of the trip wire, along with checking the trees above and the ground around them to determine what the trap is and whether there are any other traps our scouts near by.
Perception = 27.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Saturday April 24th, 2021 3:57:09 PM
Again, Beech knows his limits and lets those skilled handle it, but he will look around using detect magic....
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 20/23 , CMD = 16 d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; Monday April 26th, 2021 12:58:33 AM
I pull out my stash of goodberries. Two days worth isn't enough to heal birth Camalayas and myself. I give Camalayas three and eat the other several... Almost good as new.
I would assume they know we are coming. However, one flock of birds could be a fluke. If we set multiple off they will have no doubt.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=29 ; d20+6=9 ; Monday April 26th, 2021 11:20:32 AM
as they are getting closer to the encampment, Grindar removes his armor from his backpack and dons it. he inspects the tripwire to discover it's purpose (perception 29, nat 20), and without touching the device, he takes his time (takes 10), and tries to decide if he has what it takes to disarm the trap (disable device 18)
Zazu (AC18, HP17/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+10=28 ; d20+11=21 ; Monday April 26th, 2021 2:36:23 PM
[OOC: Hi friends. Back after taking a week off to deal with RL stuff. Thanks to everybody who helped cover for me.]
Zazu steps forward. "Disabling Traps is my job, for sure!"
Disable Device: 28
Continuing on, the rogue keeps a keen eye out.
Perception: 21
DM Kathy Monday April 26th, 2021 3:51:44 PM
You are able to trace the tripwire to a cluster of javelins, poised to be launched. Zazu is able to disarm the trap; you can bring the javelins with you if you like. They are not poisoned or anything, but they are free.
Meanwhile, Naithi takes steps to heal herself and Camalayas.
Zazu (AC18, HP17/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday April 26th, 2021 4:17:34 PM
Well, taking the javelins is nice, but what Zazu wants is to take the trap components please! With his Craft Traps skill, those are sure to come in handy.
[Rolled above for perception continuing on.]
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=27 ; Monday April 26th, 2021 9:11:27 PM Grab what you want, but let's not delay too long. The closer we get the more likely it is we run into someone.
Lothlo keeps his eyes open for more traps or scouts as the proceed to the camp. Perception =27
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday April 26th, 2021 10:46:28 PM
Beech, decides he needs to learn more in life, than just from the studies his mother taught him, but he keeps the bow at hand and follows along where the rest go.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 25/25 Monday April 26th, 2021 11:07:11 PM
Ash takes a look over Naithi and Camalayas to see how badly they are wounded. She's ready to deliver some healing if they still look badly hurt.
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Tuesday April 27th, 2021 10:26:44 AM "If no one else wants these, I'll add them to my javelin quiver. Though I prefer to get up and personal with my opponents, I have been known to hurl one of these from time to time."
Kind DM, how may javelins are in the cluster.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 20/23 , CMD = 16 d20+10=17 ; d20+13=16 ; Tuesday April 27th, 2021 2:55:08 PM
Camalayas and I continue to check for traps and fur trouble.
DM Kathy Tuesday April 27th, 2021 4:14:57 PM Grindar claims three javelins, and Zazu claims a few key trap components.
Ash is still concerned about Naithi, who does appear to still be lightly wounded.
Beech keeps his bow ready to hand as you continue.
Zazu misses it, but Lothlo is able to spot the next trap. It looks much like the javelin trap, except this one would fire darts. And the darts seem to have something dark and sticky on their tips.
Zazu (AC18, HP17/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+10=27 ; Tuesday April 27th, 2021 4:43:32 PM
"Good job, Lothlo!"
Zazu peers at the poison darts.
"Oh, more disabling traps!"
Disable Device 27
[Wowsy I am on a roll!]
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday April 27th, 2021 6:51:54 PM
Beech comments, "Wonderful, more traps...."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 Tuesday April 27th, 2021 9:00:26 PM These guys aren't messing around, we need all the eyes we can get. Those darts look like they have something nasty on them, be careful where you store those.
Lothlo waits out of the path of any flying darts while the trap is disabled.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 25/25 Wednesday April 28th, 2021 6:32:31 AM
If shown, Ash will try and identify the poison on the darts. It may be useful if they come across any guards by the camp.
Knowl Nature (?): 20 (Take10)
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=13 ; Wednesday April 28th, 2021 11:41:44 AM "These guys have no honor!" Grindar says as he looks over the traps. "Using a trap to obtain food, or as an alert system is fine, but trying to use them to kill your opponent, is dishonorable, and the act of a coward!" The ranger keeps his eyes open for more traps (perception 13)
DM Kathy Wednesday April 28th, 2021 5:52:25 PM Zazu is able to disarm the trap, and collect more components if he wants.
Beech and Grindar are not fans of traps. Lothlo just stays out of the way.
Ash examines the poison and is able to identify it as Blue Whinnis poison. It causes slight damage to health, and may cause unconsciousness.
The darts can be collected and brought along, although they'll need to be handled carefully.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=19 ; Wednesday April 28th, 2021 9:02:06 PM They added poison now? I wonder if that means we are getting close. Lothlo continues to keep an eye out for signs of patrols or additional traps
Perception = 19
Zazu (AC18, HP17/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+11=14 ; Wednesday April 28th, 2021 11:32:23 PM
Zazu carefully gathers the trap parts and keeps a keen eye too: Perception 14
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 25/25 d20=15 ; Wednesday April 28th, 2021 11:59:27 PM
Ash keeps an eye on Zazu, ready to administer a little first aid if her little elf friend gets exposed to the poison (ie: gets pricked by mishandling a dart).
"Is taking a straight path to the camp a good idea right now? If they heard that earlier trap go off perhaps we could try circling around a little?"
Perception: 15
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20=13 ; Thursday April 29th, 2021 12:14:41 AM "I'm just following along out here.... mostly because I think I'd get lost, so I hope you know where we are...."
Perception to spot a target.... 13
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 Thursday April 29th, 2021 11:17:50 AM
Grindar shakes his head in disgust as the poison is identified. "At this point I'm almost in favor of just rushing the camp, but maybe a little subterfuge may work?"
Zazu (AC18, HP17/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday April 29th, 2021 1:30:54 PM
Zazu agrees with Grindar, son of Grindor. "I got plenty of subterfuge right here for ya! Maybe I should do a little stealthy sneaking to scout things out?"
[OOC: How far out do we think we might be? Also, sorry to be out of the loop ... what time of day is it?]
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 20/23 , CMD = 16 Thursday April 29th, 2021 2:41:22 PM Does anything know if there is a way to transfer The poison from the traps to our weapons or a flask?
ooc: What type of check would that be?
DM Kathy Thursday April 29th, 2021 5:48:46 PM Zazu gathers up the trap parts. Naithi wonders whether there's a way to recover the poison, but it's on the darts and there's really no getting it back into a bottle.
Lothlo believes that you must be getting close to the camp. Ash wonders whether circling around the camp would be a better idea.
Grindar favors a direct approach, although he's willing to be persuaded otherwise. Beech is just following so he doesn't get lost.
The trouble with trying to circle the camp is that you don't know exactly where the camp is. You have a general location, but not a specific one. For all you know, you're already circling the camp. Lothlo has a point; the traps show you're on the right track, but you don't know whether it's a direct track or an oblique one. Did the Thieves' Guild just trap a single straight path to the camp? Or did they place traps throughout the surrounding area so that anyone coming from any direction would encounter traps?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=19 ; Thursday April 29th, 2021 9:11:30 PM I doubt it's just a straight shot they put the traps in, the odds of us missing them are too great. They probably are spread out, but the increase in danger probably means we are getting closer.
Are we ready to keep going? I vote we head straight there, as we don't really know how to go around it as we don't know it's exact location. No reason to risk missing it and hitting extra traps on the way
Lothlo continues to keep an eye out for signs of patrols or additional traps perception = 19
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 25/25 d20=3 ; Thursday April 29th, 2021 10:09:31 PM
Ash tries to trust in all her senses. Can she smell or see smoke from any nearby fires? Perhaps smell something cooking? Maybe hear talking in the camp?
Trying to focus on everything though means she focuses on nothing.
Perception: 3!
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=12 ; d20+6=25 ; Friday April 30th, 2021 11:18:34 AM
Perception 12 Stealth 25
Grindar agrees with Lothlo, and believes head straight may be best, though preferably in a stealthyish manner. He says, "Since we don't have enough information to do otherwise, I agree that the direct approach would probably be best, however lets try to me stealthy if possible. Also, eventually, we are going to have to search the area and dismantle any other traps, so no one or thing stumbles upon them."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 20/23 , CMD = 16 d20+10=24 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+13=31 ; Friday April 30th, 2021 2:00:33 PM
Ooc: Are we in a path or making our own path?
A sense of sadness fills me so I imagine various wild animals getting injured by these traps. I'm glad for the feel of Camalayas soft fur against my skin as the sensation boosts my spirits. I wonder if we could enlist the help if the sprites and leprechauns to help find and disable the traps once this is over. We will also need to find a way to prevent this from happening again in the future.
Camalayas and I keep our eyes open for traps, signs of life and any indication that others have traveled this way. Every once in a while I look down at my hands and the God's Paw (My weapon reskinned to look like retractable claws). I can feel the energy within them calling to me. They are hungry for the enemy's life essence. It is time to feed.
(RP only. When Naithi levels she uses her weapon to absorb skill points, feats, class levels, etc. )
Naithi Perception = 24 Stealth = 16 Survival = 32
Camalayas Perception= 20 Stealth= 13
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday April 30th, 2021 2:51:19 PM
Beech can understand the reasoning that the traps will need to be removed, but.... "Uhh... we could spend months out here after we take care of this part of the guild, just looking for traps that may or may not even exist...."
DM Kathy d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Friday April 30th, 2021 11:50:08 PM
You discuss what needs to be done. You still need to approach the camp, but at Grindar's suggestion you try to be as stealthy as possible.
Naithi and Beech are concerned about finding the other traps after this is over. Ash is trying to locate the camp, but is too distracted to be of much use.
Truth be told, you are all a bit distracted. You do begin to smell the woodsmoke of cooking fires, a sign that the camp is close. Is that why you don't notice the last trap? Or is it better concealed than the others?
For whatever reason, you do not notice it. This time it is Beech that sets it off, and he and Zazu find themselves being wrapped in a great net! Make a DC 22 Reflex save to avoid being snared!
Zazu (AC18, HP17/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+6=22 ; Saturday May 1st, 2021 12:01:22 AM
Oh no! A net! But Zazu leaps away just in the nick of time!
The rogue rushes to help cut Beech down.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20+5=14 ; Saturday May 1st, 2021 5:54:37 PM
Beech gets wrapped up in the net...." Urrp!!"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=28 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=25 ; d8+2=8 ; d8+2=10 ; Sunday May 2nd, 2021 12:28:57 AM
Lothlo notices the smell of a campfire in the air and knows they are getting close. He pulls out his bow and surveys the scene for more traps or for signs that they are about to meat with a violent welcoming party.
Perception = 28
Attack 1 =13 Damage 1 = 8
Attack 2 = 25 Damage 2 = 10
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking:
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 20/23 , CMD = 16 d20+3=16 ; d20+2=15 ; d20=2 ; d20+10=14 ; Sunday May 2nd, 2021 12:31:35 PM
As the trap springs I jump forward and try to cut the rope tightening the trap. (First priority is quickly freeing the others, but if possible I want to preserve and save the net and reusable trap parts.) I quickly cut them free while helping an eye out for danger.
Reflex save to help Beech and Zazu= 16 Acrobatics/Jump check = 16 Perception = 13
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 25/25 d20+6=15 ; Sunday May 2nd, 2021 8:13:18 PM
Ash takes a knee again as the trap goes off. This could be another ambush point.
Stealth: 15
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+9=22 ; d20+5=23 ; Monday May 3rd, 2021 9:15:27 AM
As the trap goes off, Grindar springs to his trapped companion's side. realizing that his release is well underway, Grindar stands ready for action, as he is sure this last trap will have brought the enemy to their doorstep. He tries to keep his eyes peeled for any approaching threats, and tells Cotton to keep her nose to the air.
Grindar's perception: 22 Cotton's perception: 23
DM Kathy Monday May 3rd, 2021 3:25:30 PM
The trap is sprung! Zazu is able to jump out of the way, but Beech is caught. As the net yanks him up off the ground, several bells attached to it begin clanging loudly.
Naithi quickly steps up to cut Beech down, and he emerges with no injuries except to his dignity.
Lothlo, Ash and Grindar are all on alert, anticipating an ambush, but thus far you see none.
By now you can all smell the woodsmoke of campfires, and you know you're close to Alder Camp. Unfortunately, that probably means those in the camp heard the bells and are preparing a welcome for you.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 19/15/14, HP: 35/36, CMD: 21 d20+9=12 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+2=5 ; d8+2=4 ; Monday May 3rd, 2021 9:23:45 PM Well, they are on to us now. I'm not sure whether it's better face them here or to head to their camp, but we don't want to give them a chance to move her again so I suggest we don't delay.
Lothlo keeps his eyes open for attackers
Perception = 12 Roll each twice: D20 + 12, 1d8 +2 (+1 within 30')
Attack 1 = 25 Damage 1 = 5
Attack 2 = 28 Damage 2 = 4
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday May 3rd, 2021 11:21:23 PM
Beech gets up and gathers his bow and moves a bit to some cover... but he's ready to move if the group does....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 25/25 d20=4 ; Tuesday May 4th, 2021 7:22:31 AM
Ash stays well in the back. There's a good chance that the thieves are ready for the party now and there's no way she could go toe to toe with them.
Perception: 4
Zazu (AC18, HP17/17) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+30=46 ; Tuesday May 4th, 2021 7:23:11 AM
Zazu gets out the invisibility scroll in his pack. The wizard wants to read it now, but it only lasts three minutes. What if the camp is more than three minutes away?
"Wait a minute," says Boyo's voice in his master's head. "We can figure this out from how the world works. Hearing a bell is an easy thing to do. But hearing something 200 feet away is practically impossible. [OOC: Because there is a -1 penalty on perception checks per ten feet of distance]. Therefore, the camp, or a sentry, has to be not more than 200 ft away. But those bells were loud, and sentries may be keen eared. Call it 400 ft. We can cross 400 ft in under a minute. Go ahead and cast!"
"You're right, Boyo."
(Boyo the actual familiar looks puzzled.)
Zazu takes off a buckler (move action), takes out the scroll (move action) and reads the Invisibility spell (standard action) and dons the buckler. The trained rogue moves out as silently as possible, walking a bit apart (say 60 ft or so). The elf also casts Message, whispering, "This is Zazu; I'm invisible and likely to use illusions, so do not be startled."
Stealth (at +20 with invisibility while moving) 46
Grindar, son of Grindor (Jeremy) HP 25/32 AC 18/12/16 CMD 21 Cotton HP 9/20 AC 17/12/15 CMD 15 d20+6=11 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+5=8 ; Tuesday May 4th, 2021 11:12:49 AM
Grindar sees Zazu go invisible, and thinks to himself, "I need to be able to do that, and I really should have shadow added to my armor". With Cyrchwr Mawr in his hand, Grindar attempts to follow Zazu's lead with a stealth approach, but is worried he isn't being as silent as he hoped (Stealth 11) He tries to keep his eyes peeled for any danger (Perception 15). Cotton is by his side and at Grindar's request attempts to be as stealthy as possible (stealth 16) Grindar asks her to keep her nose to the wind, but it seems she found a gopher hole that required her noses attention. (Perception 8)
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