DM Shane. Wednesday August 11th, 2021 12:57:57 AM
it takes a while. but you've all gotten your sea...sorry...grass legs by the end of it. The maiden passes by the closest shot to New Rattledam in order to head straight for it on the SW wind. it took the better part of 4 days to get here, but you see the hovels, tents, and a few new buildings on the horizon. There is even a small "dock" put up at the edge of the cleared area for you to tether to and to give you a place to get down to ground level.
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Wednesday August 11th, 2021 2:57:45 AM
Glad to be home Haemir suggests taking the guests to the council and showing them around.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: Mage Armour Wednesday August 11th, 2021 4:28:44 AM
Sol nods at Haemir's suggestions.
"Yes I think that would be wise, we can go and let them meet, then once our duty is discharged we can get some food that is not going to slip off the plate."
He smirks slightly, speaking affectionately, if jovially.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 47/52 Ruby Wednesday August 11th, 2021 9:08:32 AM
Rubalad continues to learn, ”Ah, so a ‘dock’ is a hitching post for a ‘ship’? Good to know!”
The small badger-kin doesn’t know the Rattledam skyline, but any scene of urban works makes him very excited. ”for a while, I imagined there was no place in this Sargrass that would look at all familiar. And you know the leaders of the place? That’s good. Do you know if they need anyone hunted down? That was my specialty in Plateau City.”
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | Wednesday August 11th, 2021 7:41:23 PM
Rurik agrees with Haemir and Sol, nodding.
"Before we rest we must see our task done. We have brought the weavers, yes, but we must ensure they are properly acquainted with the town and the leadership thereof."
At Rubalad's question Rurik shakes his head.
"Not that I am aware of. As far as I understand it, this area is fairly isolated. The rest have more knowledge of this place than I do, however, and we can always ask the leadership ourselves."
DM Shane. Wednesday August 11th, 2021 10:16:50 PM
There are no dockworkers and no one is around when you pull up. but a small delegation is coming from the town as it is noticed that you arrived. they make it to you by the time you have finished tying off. You see Freakshow and needle in amongst several members of the New Ratteldam counsel and about a dozen or some manual laborers come to help unload any provisions or trade goods from the ship.
The Master Weaver (whose name is Thorix Wundleson) and his apprentice (Bodile Wundleson) are greeted warmly by the delegation. Needle is included in the mix, it suddenly seems that folk is taking him a bit more seriously now. Freakshow smiles at the group. he and one of the council members, Janessa Whiteridge both greet you. Freakshow asks. Did you have a bit of trouble? we were expecting you several days ago. come on in to the town. we'll have a cool drink in the shade and talk about it.
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Wednesday August 11th, 2021 11:38:15 PM Herbert smiles warmly at the group; he tries to get a sense of the reception from the townspeople. Are the lack of dockworkers or other people around unusual?
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Thursday August 12th, 2021 4:54:58 AM
Haemir is happy to show Ruby around and introduce people. He also talks with Thorix about a subject close to his heart - weaving.
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | Thursday August 12th, 2021 4:04:05 PM Thank you, the drink and shade are much appreciated. The only real trouble we had was navigation, with the cloud cover recently we lost our way. We came across an odd area, with gigantic stalks of grass that pierced the heavens and a pool of water, and a great congregation of beasts. We also were waylaid by some great scorpions, although we fended them off into the wilderness, and so lost little time due to it.
Rurik gives Needle a smile and a nod as the group moves to the shade, graciously accepting a drink if offered.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 47/52 Ruby Thursday August 12th, 2021 5:38:32 PM
Rubalad returns the greeting of the Rattledam council, trying to do and say what they do. After Rurik accepts , Ruby nods. ”thank you, the drink and shade are much appreciated.”
“I am Rubalad of Amberdale, and I greet you as an equal in the Wold.”
When asked, he will again tell his story of tracking a criminal in Plateau City, accidentally activating a magic trap, and finding himself lost in a Sargrass storm until stumbling into the Maiden and the team.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: Mage Armour Thursday August 12th, 2021 5:41:55 PM
Sol takes a deep breath and nods at the offer of shade and a cool drink.
"Yes that would be very much appreciated... what have we missed? We were late because of some cloud cover preventing us from fixing our location."
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Thursday August 12th, 2021 11:51:14 PM "Yes, thank you very much for your courteous hospitality; it is very much appreciated."
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Friday August 13th, 2021 12:33:49 PM
([i]OOC SOrry guys I am going to be away for about 8 days... ish. I will try to post asa and when but bare with me I will be away from peeps & tinterweb
DM Shane. Friday August 13th, 2021 5:24:53 PM
Standing on the ground after days of tacking into the wind is odd. You keep feeling like you are standing on the side of a hill, and turning to face someone it feels almost as if you are going to fall over!
It's not enough to cause injury or clumsiness, just an odd feeling from being suck on a ship for days on end. The feeling slowly lessens as you make your way back to the city.
you also notice that near the floor it seems a bit warmer than up on top of the grass,
HaemirThorix and Bodile are happy to speak about weaving and knotwork in general. True Craftsmen and Artists that they are, they are also geeks for their profession, and willing to teach, learn or discuss anytime they get the chance.
Herbert it seems everyone knows your group. a delegation came out to meet you, and everyone seems keen to visit.
Elijah Freakshow is happy to tell you. well, A caravan has come to town! we stopped work on the dome, it was decided that if you couldn't find a weaver we would wait because it was going to block the evening breeze for no good effect. [b]Torix chimes in. Good call, knowing that you want to allow the breeze through I can put louvers in you can open up to catch the breeze.
Most of the Council members take their leave once you are back in town and past the guards. but Freakshow and Janessa take you to a grass hut that it a bit nicer than the rest. The rattan furniture is comfortable and the door is positioned to allow the breeze through. Indeed the hut is only partially roofed, it's more of an Al Fresco than an actual bar. it has the advantage of being a bit cooler than the rest o the area.
[b]Donald and the rest of the crew take their leave from you as well. There is a bar more to their liking, across town. That's where you'll find us if you need us.
once you get settled with a glass of Chorle beer, Chorle bread and a nice bowl of Praire hen stew, to start. followed by a roasted hen with Chorle root, and a herb that tastes like rosemary, but just a bit sweeter.
DM note: this is a new town. new folks new traditions, new ways. some folk eat and talk, some folk only talk before and after meals. You feel you have the ability to influence that particular custom at this moment. but you have to reach a consensus for it to happen. vote down below and if it's unanimous, I'll update the wiki with it.
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Friday August 13th, 2021 11:53:48 PM Herbert revels in openness and having meals at communal style tables with much talking, sharing stories and singing. He also shares stories of the foods he was raised with, and is excited to try new and different food and drink.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Saturday August 14th, 2021 10:02:42 AM
Rubalad gathers a platter of greens, some bread, and a large mug of fresh water. He adds a small bowl of hen stew and a chortle beer for politeness, but doesn’t do more than occasional tastes. He also acquires a hot plate to put a small fire and brings out of his pack accoutrements to prepare tea.
He too finds the open, communal style to his liking, but for other reasons than Herbert. He finds a half-filled table and sits, making introductions and observations of both where the Maiden Voyagers have done and seen, as well as inquiring about their lives and livelihood as well. If asked, he shares his preparation and tasting of the blackberry tea. In all respects, the badger-kin simply acts like any other of the Noble Races, and expects the same acknowledgement.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: Mage Armour Sunday August 15th, 2021 4:04:36 AM
Sol enjoys having a meal and tries a little bit of everything, the smile that's never far from his past seemingly permanently plastered on for now.
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Sunday August 15th, 2021 10:07:38 AM
As the crew makes its way from the Maiden (with the council still present) Haemir suggests: "I think it's time we invite the Star Mages Guild n' of course any others willing to come. I mention them because we have a member here already" He gestures towards Sol. "and once they are here Sol will be able to travel anywhere his guild is for free, which will make importing easier. Also those with coin will be able to do the same. People will be able to visit family or even bring family. I think it is a logical step to pursue". Of course he is only suggesting, the council will make their own decisions. "I have a contact in Zaran City that I can communicate with, I could have them write a letter and present it to the elderly gnome, Zalatsar, whom I believe who is the Zaran representative of the guild. The letter could be there today and with luck we could have a reply - or at least have opened up communication by tomorrow maybe"?
He'd offered to teach, guide, dreamwalk and much more so leaves the party to themselves and at the inn Thorix and Bodile have his attention. Haemir is not even aware that the group is being watched to see how and when to speak.. It doesn't even factor that they would look to the party for such matters since they hadn't been in the town long. He eats and chats (so I guess his vote is just talk and eat) with Thorix and Bodile discussing how different cultures had different styles of threads and weaving. He was starting to see how the different weaves told you about the weaver themselves, not just the purpose. You could achieve your goal with many different weaves, to him it felt like poetry.
Fand walks silently next to Sol. Her gaze keeps drifting to the wizard with a curious expression.
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | Monday August 16th, 2021 11:00:10 PM
Rurik chats amiably with the people seated near him, about whatever topics are brought up. He doesn't venture forth any new topics of conversation, and keen to the eyes of others around him, alternates between talking and eating, never speaking with utensil in hand but not shying away from conversation at the table.
When Haemir brings up the Star Mages guild, however, Rurik speaks up as well.
"I'm not sure if we should be so quick to invite guilds to the area, I would not see this another work town under some rich merchant's fat thumb, in the pocket of another guildhall. I suggest we find some way to increase the military ability of the town, so that they have a means of defending themselves against both threats from the plains and any nefarious activity in town. No offence to the watch, of course, but I think given the circumstance something more substantial is required. We saw some rather large beasts out there, and I cannot imagine what would happen if a great number of them swept through the area, much less a coordinated attack from a more intelligent enemy. There will be time to build trade networks after the town is secured."
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Monday August 16th, 2021 11:37:37 PM
Ruby enjoys making a pot of good blackberry tea. A nice little fire to heat the water; the proper amount of blackberry leaf, root, and berry; the steeping; the straining; and… the enjoyment with others.
DM Shane. Tuesday August 17th, 2021 2:38:17 AM Haemir Has big plans. but it takes big plans to turn a village into a city. it gives the council woman something to think about at any rate. she asks do you really think it will be that easy? one of the servers notices that Ruby seems to tend toward the vegetables and asks if he would prefer a salad instead?
The Wundlesons, show a few rope tricks while waiting for the food to come out.
the party has a really nice dinner and Freakshow mentions that you ought to check out the caravan tomorrow. He asks if you are going to stay in town or go back to your ship for the night? He notifies the Weavers that they have a place to stay, the town built them a hut to stay in while they are here.
The evening grows late, the beer flowed freely and folk start to yawn.
Dan as Haemir (Subbing for Rich) Tuesday August 17th, 2021 6:05:17 PM
Haemir chats with the weaver people, hanging out with them and just talking about the various benefits of different weaves and different materials and such, apparently getting lost in the conversation quite quickly and easily.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: N/A Tuesday August 17th, 2021 6:05:29 PM
Sol smiles at the rapke, a slightly confused look coming across his face as the cat-thing looks at him. He reaches out slowly, and pats it behind the ears, but then goes back to his meal.
Well... she's a lot uglier than she was, but she's still Fand, Haemir's friend, so she's a friend of mine.
Other than he eats well, enjoys himself and makes the odd intelligent comment, but also ensures he avoids drinking too much.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Tuesday August 17th, 2021 11:25:24 PM
Rubalad accepts the salad and also accepts the hut for the night. ”Not against the very nice… ship… but the Maiden is not what I would call a permanent residence. I’ll unroll my bedding here quite nicely.”
The little badger-kin is soon soundly asleep.
In the morning, Ruby is ready for the caravan, whatever that is!
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | Tuesday August 17th, 2021 11:27:08 PM "If there are available accommodations in town, I would be more than happy to partake of your hospitality"
Rurik chuckles.
"I have seen enough of the innards of that ship to last me a lifetime already"
DM Shane. Wednesday August 18th, 2021 12:40:18 AM
The city Council is happy to oblige with places to stay, As with most other buildings in the area they are grass huts, but they are nicely done grass huts. enough for everyone to have their own if they wish, but big enough for 3 or 4 to sleep comfortably in. They use hammocks here as on the boat. For heat like this it's better if the night air can circulate under where you are sleeping, the better to cool you. You are more than welcome to sleep on the floor if you wish though.
The discussion on getting the guild here takes a turn, Janessa sees the logic in Rurick's rebuttal.
The night passes uneventfully. and the morning comes like a blast furnace, making it impossible to sleep in very late.
what do the party do with the day ahead?
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Wednesday August 18th, 2021 12:34:25 PM
Rubalad is getting used to sleeping in a hammock, but has to adjust on to better fit his smaller size. After several weeks in the Sargrass, he is thankful that he has nearly stopped shedding his inner fur: it only takes a half hour of brushing to deal with his fluff! He apologizes to Rurik and any others who were sharing the grass hut. ”I think I only have my outer coat, much cooler and protective against sunburn.”, he comments.
Ruby will come out with just pantaloons and weapons, leaving his armor and other gear in the hut. Looking for Haemir, Herbert, Sol, and Rurik. He will accompany them on thier visits, and will ensure the walk includes a path around the caravan traders. …. Unarmored
Dan as Haemir (Subbing for Rich) Thursday August 19th, 2021 2:00:05 AM
Haemir spends some time with the weavers again, learning how to weave his own home, and doing so. Nothing if not self reliant eh? He also spends time with the caravans speaking to them and hearing their stories.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: N/A Thursday August 19th, 2021 2:01:28 AM
Sol spends the day trying to establish contact with other Star Mages, as per Haemir's very good suggestion, writing letters or just trying to see out other potentials in New Rattledam to see if a member may have made their way here, or if Sol will have to figure out how to found a Chapter house all by himself...
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | Thursday August 19th, 2021 2:45:58 PM
Rurik spends the day sparring with various militiamen and members of the watch, and otherwise mastering his skills.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Thursday August 19th, 2021 7:53:52 PM
Rubalad ensures the community can see and know the small beast-folk is just as intelligent and deserving of respect as any other intelligent race.
DM Shane. Friday August 20th, 2021 12:48:23 AM
the party makes themselves useful and works on skills this day.
Haemir follows the weavers around and gets some pretty neat pointers on how to weave, enough for a house? maybe not yet, but with some persistent study you think it might be fairly easy.
Sol is on a quest to found a Star Mages guild, the City council is down with that, but they know of no Star Mages present in New Rattledam. You can write letters but since the Maiden is going to be the one carrying them...it's kind of wasted effort...but you do you.
Rurik, finds that while there are some city guards, it's a rotating position with all members of New Rattledam having to take a turn or in some way support the city guard effort. it's a new community in the wild, the thought is to have everyone proficient with arms should trouble arise. it's easy to find a sparring match, but you are underwhelmed with the quality of "guard" that you sparred with. To be fair, she runs a sewing shop and only does this once a month. she's game though, what she lakes in skill she makes up for in spirit. Her partner is one of the dockhands who unloaded the boat. he's not much better, he holds a spear as a pitchfork and has no idea of any other strike with it besides "thrust" . They are both aware of their lack of martial prowess, but look at their job as more to ring the alarm and keep folk honest rather than brawl.
[b]Ruby[b]. you face quite a bit of discrimination. small, furry and cute as you are, folk want to pet you and are enchanted by you when you talk. ladies especially. you haven't had to buy a meal yet. because someone always has the tab, and kids follow you around like dogs. it is discriminatory, but kind of in reverse. they have never seen a badgerkin before and you are new and unique. maybe it will die down in a few days.
You find that most folks are at the caravan, trading and buying goods. you hear a crier from the caravan extolling folk to come to the Chautauqua tonight to learn things and get news of the world. it's scheduled for late in the evening at sundown. folk are urged to bring a dish, drinks will be served. Attendance is free but donations are appreciated and all proceeds go to the Church of Serenbeth, the patron of families.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: N/A Saturday August 21st, 2021 2:05:35 AM
Sol intends to go to the Chautauqua, however he is not a good cook nor does he have any drinks he can bring, so he goes to find a few decent drinks he can bring, and also tries to figure out what sort of donation would be acceptable, and donates a few coins more than would be considered a modest sum.
He does, however, listen with rapt attention to all the news, writing down anything and everything of import to refer to later.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Saturday August 21st, 2021 11:25:03 AM
Rubalad isn’t very tolerant of the larger races trying to make him a pet. ”Beastfolk are equal, my mind is the same as you.” “How would you like it if I pet and made baby noises at you?” Stop it!”. Each time, the badger-kin gets a little more short, until he all but growls the last retort.
Ruby is in a foul mood. He refuses to let anyone pay for him, even leaving money on the plate if not accepted any other way.
Soon, he finds himself over in the Guard training area with Rurik, seeking to work out his frustrations on the pells.
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Sunday August 22nd, 2021 5:31:19 AM
Haemir takes the letter that Sol wrote back to his room. (Coven 1 - members of a coven can commune with other coven members on the same plane once per day for up to one hour through a cauldron). He activates it and speaks with Galdysa Fizzlestitch (the gnome he recruited in Zaran city). He reads out the letter and asks her to write it her end and deliver it to Zalatsar (another gnome and the Star Mages Guild rep there). He advises he will contact her tomorrow for feedback and chats with her a while.
People had been coming to New Rattledam in droves, after all when Haemir left here three years ago there was about 30 people now it's in the hundreds. They had made their own way here despite being advised it was dangerous and despite being warned away by the Sentinels. People would come if they wanted anyway. The Star Guild could send them home or bring fresh weapons, guards, food, resources... It made no sense not to instigate it. The infrastructure needed support.
Later he attends the Chautauqua (donating some coins and bringing drinks he purchased in Zaran).
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: N/A Sunday August 22nd, 2021 5:25:27 PM
At the Chautauqua he spends time with Haemir, and Fand.
"I remember when Fand was some sort of exotic bird... how odd that she went through the transformation with you... it would be very interesting to find out what exactly was powerful enough to have altered you both. Or if the transformation somehow crossed along the bond that you and Fand share... so many questions..."
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Tuesday August 24th, 2021 12:24:12 AM
Rubalad manages to keep his temper, barely, and remembers that growling or showing his teeth to others is not done in polite company. He doesn’t want to make a scene, after all, only be treated like what he is: a fellow Noble Race.
When he works against pells, he tries to demonstrate his powerful cuts. With an opponent, he practices his defensive techniques.
DM Shane. Tuesday August 24th, 2021 2:47:42 AM
ah...Chautauqua the TED talk of the ancient world. there is news first. A new fledgling town is making a go of it to the west. last they were there it seems to be doing well and they have finally gotten past subsistence and now have goods to trade.
the rain and cloudy conditions have resulted in a 30% decrease in Rapkey attacks in the last month.
A group of brigands has been attacking traders, they attacked the Caravan but were killed to a man.
next comes the talk. first, there is an invocation by a priest of Serenbeth. it takes about 10 minutes. the priest is a good orator, and you kind of wish he would have spoken a bit more.
next up is the speaker for the night. Hubert P. Stumwhistle. A naturalist here to talk about the bounty of the Sargrass. strange fellow. at least 7 ft tall and probably the most massively built man you have yet to see. Perhaps he has some hill giant or Orc in his ancestry. Large hands, but he puts a pair of delicate gold spectacles on before reading from some prepared notes he has made. he talks of Chorly, and all the other grasses you know about. Purple, glass, Steel as well as others that are rarer. Hemp, for strong ropes. sugarcane that can be found around some of the more permanent water bodies. there is also a small flowering bush that puts out a tuft ball that can be carded and spun to make thread and fabric, like cotton, but the threads are much longer than regular cotton, so it has great commercial value, so far he has not been able to cultivate it. tests are ongoing though. He has only been able to explore the plains for a year or two, but he feels that its bounty can benefit all.
his presentation is well recieved, it' give folk hope that then have potiental in this sea of grass.
Heamir gets in touch with his recruit and gets a message sent. she tells you she should get a reply back in a couple of days.
Ruby works his frustrations out sparring with the guard. from them at least you earn a measure of respect.
Sol spends time with his friends at the Chautauqua.
The family-style feed is pretty darned good. and not a dish is skipped by the patrons. no leftovers from this feed that's for sure. except for the green gelatinous thing with white flecks in it.. nobody touchs it.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Tuesday August 24th, 2021 12:53:22 PM
Rubalad is interested to know more about the town where he has landed, and asks many questions. Why is it called Chautauqua? Are there only two towns in the whole Sargrass? What is a Rapkey and how dangerous are they?
The badger-kin tries to demonstrate his more civilized skills by brewing tea outside his shared grass hut each evening, taking the time to explain the process, the tools, and the leaves used. He supposes that soon he will need to know Sargrass herbalism for more native teas.
Ruby also approaches Haemir. ”You once offered to cast a spell where I could send messages to my family through their dreams. How does that work? Can they answer back? How do they know it is a real message?”. The Tracker would like to accept the offer,
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | Tuesday August 24th, 2021 4:45:15 PM
Rurik listens with interest to the presentations, particularly the talk of bandit attacks, and other such martial matters. He has little to add to this particular meeting in terms of ideas or suggestions, but it certainly gives him many things to mull over.
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Tuesday August 24th, 2021 5:15:03 PM
Haemir enquires about the new fledgling town and grits his teeth at the news of the caravan and discusses with Stumwhistle the joys of botany and exchanges knowledge. He's in his element!
To Ruby he says: "I bet there are wanted brigands" ... He lets the thought stew and answers the question. "I'm a dreamweaver, It works like this. I place you into a trance, it's like a relaxing sleep, if the person you want to speak with is asleep then it starts immediately, if not we wait a while... Then I weave your threads together and you appear in their dream, but sorry they can't reply. Usually it's like they half wake up, maybe they realise it's not a dream anymore and they just listen. In the morning they remember everything you said. So you can let someone know you're safe n' tell 'em where you are. Ask for help or whatever you wish. Your time with them can be completely private". He realised "here" wasn't much help but explains "Simply let me know if n' when you're ready for a dreamwalk, I will be honoured to be your guide for once".
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Tuesday August 24th, 2021 5:18:54 PM
He adds as an afterthought "Or if course I can always deliver a message for you if you ever prefer not to" . He shrugs.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: N/A Tuesday August 24th, 2021 7:25:11 PM
Sol enjoys the talks, and sees if he can catch up with Mr Stumwhistle afterwards to see what he's attempted to cultivate the different grasses where he's attempted it, and Sol makes notes in his diary, as he often does. He writes down everything Stumwhistle shares, and a few notes on theories of his own as to why it's not working. Not that he has any skill in that mind, but he's generally a decent problem solver.
DM Cayzle - The Sage Speaks Tuesday August 24th, 2021 11:38:49 PM
Rubalad has questions: Why is it called Chautauqua? Are there only two towns in the whole Sargrass? What is a Rapkey and how dangerous are they? He brews tea and has a question for Haemir.
The hall is named after a legendary institute of learning. As for the villages and towns of the new Sargrass, who can say how many have popped up, or where? But of course, in addition to New Rattledam, you know that both Climbers and Manfri have communities. You might expect beastfolk to have the same, though you have not yet found any. And now this new village.
[OOC: Of course Ruby has met Thorondir and his animal companions, one of which was a small rapke. Your kindly DM assumes you recall that.]
Rurik mulls the presentations over. No questions at the moment.
Haemir also asks about the new new town and interacts regarding his passion for plants. He answers Ruby.
Sol joins Haemir talking with Stumwhistle in a floral discussion.
The sage of sage (and other herbs) has a lot more to say, though he did not expect others to be all that interested. "I had kept my talk short because usually folks start to nod off or leave after ten minutes."
Stumwhistle says that the unusual water pattern has seen a lot of unusual plants growing here.
"I've seen jariola bushes, elanor, uilos, and even aliantha, commonly called treasure-berries."
The obsessed naturalist is glad to engage you all, and invites you to his residence for more conversation.
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Wednesday August 25th, 2021 11:50:55 AM
Haemir will gladly dicsuss with Stumwhistle for as long as they can both handle it... He breaks out the wine.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby d20+7=17 ; Wednesday August 25th, 2021 4:38:52 PM
Rubalad does recall the weird pet of Thorondir, but hadn’t recalled what they were called; he doesn’t have much use for dumb animals.
The badger-kin will accept a dream walk to tell his family he is OK at the next opportunity.
Ruby glances at Rurik as Haemir and Sturmwhistle go talking plants with real humor in his eyes. ”That may take a while. There may be a bounty on bandits, or some other information. Would you like to come with me to look things over, Rurik?”
He roams about New Rattledam looking for more information.
……
Know Local. 17. (+4 if the information is about a human)
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: N/A Thursday August 26th, 2021 1:51:23 AM
Sol spends the time with Haemir and Stumwhistle.
"Come find us if there are any developments that you might need help with Ruby. It may be useful to know how to cultivate the grasses, or how to safely stop them growing if needs be."
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Thursday August 26th, 2021 11:43:23 AM
Haemir talks green stuff (grasses and all the wonderful things that can be done with them). After he approaches Ruby and offers to help him dreamwalk.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Thursday August 26th, 2021 3:30:28 PM
Ruby nods. ” I want to see my pa and ma. Tell them I’m OK, that I landed on my feet.”
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | Thursday August 26th, 2021 11:37:21 PM
When ruby brings up the idea of looking into bandit raids, Rurik happily accepts. Excusing himself from the rest of the company, he exits the meeting with Ruby, or at the very least retreats to a less focal area to see if any people of note who may have relevant information are also tuning out the lectures.
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | Thursday August 26th, 2021 11:37:45 PM
When ruby brings up the idea of looking into bandit raids, Rurik happily accepts. Excusing himself from the rest of the company, he exits the meeting with Ruby, or at the very least retreats to a less focal area to see if any people of note who may have relevant information are also tuning out the lectures.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Friday August 27th, 2021 11:28:25 AM
Rich, check your email please and reply to me sir. ;)
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Friday August 27th, 2021 6:27:29 PM
Rubalad does his Rurik thing to learn about the bandits, and then the Haemir thing to send a message to his folks.
DM Cayzle - The Sage Speaks Friday August 27th, 2021 9:50:28 PM
Haemir seems fine with a long chat and visit with the sage, but prefers his own wine to the offered tea.
Rubalad makes a mental note to use that dream walk to send word to his family. But before that, he invites Rurik to leave the florists to their flora and to take a look around to see what's shaking.
Rurik is glad to join Ruby. [OOC: Please do roll a Diplomacy / Gather Info check.]
The obvious answer is that this new presence of free water is seen as a really big deal. People wonder how long it will last, and if it is a good omen or a danger. There's a rumor of unusual wildlife starting to come into the area too. A better roll from Rurik may reveal more.
Sol sticks with Haemir and Stumwhistle. He is looking for practical information.
Stumwhistle serves Sol his most tasty tea, and sips a little taste of Haemir's wine if it is offered. He expresses the belief that these new water-loving plants should be harvested and exploited as soon as possible, in case the situation changes.
The evening ends with Stunwhistle saying he was heading out to harvest in the morning. He does not explicitly invite you, but you have a DC0 Sense Motive check to detect that he would welcome company.
You meet back up to compare notes before turning in. The morning dawns bright and clear, just like pretty much every day.
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | d20+6=21 ; Saturday August 28th, 2021 1:07:38 AM (Thats a 21 on my diplomacy check, don't really have anything I can say in character rn for this bit)
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby d20+7=12 ; Saturday August 28th, 2021 7:23:02 AM
Ruby wanders about with Rurik, talking about himself, asking about New Rattledam, talking about the WaterBambooGrass, asking about the dangers of travelling away from the town, talking about the value of goods, and asking about people who are prospering despite the bandits.
The badger-kin is on a trail, and uses his knowledge of intelligent people to find what he and the Maiden Voyagers need.
….
Know Local (gather information). 12
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Saturday August 28th, 2021 9:09:05 AM
After his talk with Stumwhistle and Sol (in the early hours of the morning), as Haemir, Fand, Sol and Corbin head back to the hut, the Rapke known as Fand speaks to Sol. "I finally realised how I know you little Sol-jah". Haemir looks down and scratches behind Fands ear, he notes the tears welling in her eyes. His psychic connection with the Rapke tells him this is a private moment and so he bids them both goodnight and heads off to find Ruby. He pauses at the door to the hut and looks back at Fand and Sol one last time, then heads in. If Ruby is asleep he wakes him and reassures him everything will be ok. He sits near by.
"It's time Ruby, I will guide you to elsewhere, hold my hand and don't let go. Set your goal. Your intent n' if you find yourself wondering where you are remind yourself what it is. To speak to Your Ma or Pa decide on one for now". His eyes seem to cycle through the different colors of the Sargrass and Ruby feels relaxed enough to enter into a trance.
In elsewhere - a misty realm - he guides the beastfolk through pathways until they reach a brighter part. Whichever one of the dreamers chosen. Haemir bows to Ruby and says: "This is their dream, but they will stop what they are doing and listen when you speak". (He casts: Dream (SLA) 1/day). "When you wish to wake simply will it and you will be back in the Sargrass". The elf steps back and leaves Ruby to it. Fading into the dream. He hopes that with the resources to hand the beastfolk will find peace. ---
Back in his hut he stands and stretches, walks over to the door and leans on the frame. He keeps watch over Ruby whilst he dreams, causally looking over the grasses. It had been a few years now and he had finally found a home he liked. Quiet, savage, beautiful, peaceful, mysterious and dangerous. But you couldn't deny it's bounty - it gave as good as it took. He felt at peace here and nowhere else would match up to it. He watches as Fand sits next to Sol, but he doesn't listen in. ---
The Rapke known as Fand sits next to Sol and says: "I finally realised how I know you Sol, I should have realised sooner, but I did not know how much time had passed before my... Well death. Do you remember a night maybe 12,14 years ago? You were in your fathers house and there was a little old nanny. She doted on you and behind your fathers back taught you your first spell"? She looks at him as his face goes through several emotions at once. "Miss Netley her name was and she loved you dearly. Even though you were even scrawnier than you are now". She chuckles at her own teasing of the wizard. "Her name in full was Miss Fand Netley and she was a Bloodwitch. Do you remember her"? The Rapke drops down onto her belly and leans against the wizard. "No one is more surprised than I am that we meet again Elijah 'little Soldier' Solomon"! She looks him right in the eyes (hers are begining to brim). "And no one is more proud of the man you have become"... Her eyes fill with too much emotion for even her to put into words.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: N/A Sunday August 29th, 2021 3:57:13 AM
Sol's ears perk up at the mention of "Sol-jah" he frowns. His thoughts immediately becoming a whirlwind.
"Sol-jah... that is a name I have not heard in a very long time..." he realises it's the voice of the Rapke and so turns to it, looking into it's eyes as it speaks.
"Yes... I remember... Miss Netley was the one that taught me the power of magic and of my mind... I miss her terribly."
He listens to the Rapke, speaking to him, and he frowns, uncertainty clear on his face and in his movements. Normally confident in himself, he appears almost like a small boy again.
"I am not certain I am any LESS scrawny than I was, merely a bit taller..." He smirks at the teasing. It had been a long time since anyone had tried to do so, and he knew her heart was in the right place.
At the full name his face drops, and the pain that washes over his face is clear to anyone, even those who don't know him, and his usual, measured response to everything, in this moment his emotions are winning.
"Of course I remember her..." to those who don't know him, he even looks a little guilty.
"Fand... Miss Netley... I am so sorry... I did not know how to control the magic... but I have understood it a lot better since then. I... have not had an accident again. I have tight control. " he seems at a loss as to what to say.
"I will become better... perhaps all is not lost... perhaps we can find you a body?" He pauses. "No, that would not be right. You taught me all things must have their end, that is why they are beautiful, because they do not last forever."
He rubs his eyes, as they threaten to well up, but he seems to clamp down on the emotion.
"It is good to see you again... but we will be able to travel together! That means we can catch up. Perhaps we could learn from one another." His eyes brighten and he smile widely, simply patting and stroking the Rapke, and giving it affection and attention.
DM Cayzle - The Sage In Danger Sunday August 29th, 2021 9:33:10 AM
Before the party reunites
Rurik overhears a rumor of a monster that has been seen near the wet environs and the new grass that has grown up. Descriptions of the monster are varied. Rurik hears that some animals (a prairie pig? a dog?) have gone missing.
Haemir's spirit companion comes to a realization, and has a heart-to-heart with Sol.
After the party reunites
Herbert has been busy with the duty of getting the Master Climber-Builder and his apprentice all settled in. He is now free to rejoin you.
After comparing notes, you realize that the area in which this monster has been reported is the same place that the sage intends to go herb gathering tomorrow.
In the night
Haemir helps Rubalad to send word back home.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Sunday August 29th, 2021 10:33:06 AM
Rubalad has been with the Maiden heroes for weeks, and has gotten to trust them: he relaxes and dreams T Haemir’s direction. The BloodWitch may feel the spell works for the Beastfolk just as well as a human or other noble race. The young badger-kin gets to his choice and moves to speak to his distaf side. “Mother, it is Ruby. I am alive and safe in a region called Sargrass. I have met a group of explorers and am helping them as I learn more. I have landed on my feet. I will find my quarry and bring justice. My love to the clan, to father, and to you. I guess that’s it Haemir.”
In the morning, Ruby is much too distracted to take clear part in making plans, but he will follow the group’s lead.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: N/A Monday August 30th, 2021 6:20:16 PM
"I think we should accompany this Sage to ensure his safety, and it will give us a chance to see if we can find out what this creature is. If it poses a threat to the city, or any of her inhabitants we should see what we can do about warding it off and preventing it causing further harm."
Even as he speaks he stands next to Fand, stroking and patting the Rapke.
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Monday August 30th, 2021 11:19:36 PM Herbert would like to pick up an instrument while he is doing his duties. I Don't know what i available, but here are his choices in order. 1. Concertina/squeezebox. 2. Harmonica. 3. Jaw harp. 4. Pennywhistle. 5. fiddle.
Herbert is not taking any proficiency in this instrument, mind you. But he will be enthusiastic.
DM Cayzle - The Sage In Danger Monday August 30th, 2021 11:42:33 PM
After connecting with his family overnight, Rubalad is too distracted to do more than go along with the party.
Sol suggests sticking with the sage, one Hubert P. Stumwhistle, since the sage may be headed into danger.
Yesterday, Herbert did some shopping. You can spend 5 gp or 100 gp on a nicer instrument that gives you a +2. Pick your type and quality. The paladin does not have a take on what to do about the unknown monster and the possible danger facing the sage.
You travel as a group and meet Stumwhistle, while he is in the safety of New Rattledam.
"Oh, good, you have come along. I did not realize you were quite so interested in flora! This is excellent."
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Tuesday August 31st, 2021 12:43:02 AM "Oh my stars and garters, you're a bigun'! Please to meet you, Herbert Bramblerose at your service! Isn't the Sargrass a wonderful place? I've made lots of friends here. Are we going to set sail again soon? More adventure!" he says as he strikes a heroic Ral Partha-esque pose.
[DM Cayzle OOC: I edited this post to fix a formatting error, but did I also accidently delete part? Sorry! Please feel free to make a clarification / extra post.]
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Tuesday August 31st, 2021 6:04:43 AM
Rubalad looks the Sage up and down before truthfully replying. ” No, not unless you can suggest some herbs for a nice tea. I’m more interested in the monster that may be in the area. I will concentrate on keeping you alive.”
The young badger-kin has his kit and armor and weapons, and is ready to go.
Haemir (Rich) AC:13/13/10 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Tuesday August 31st, 2021 6:01:29 PM
Haemir is ready too
DM Cayzle - The Sage In Danger Tuesday August 31st, 2021 11:46:39 PM
As the sage leads the party forwards to the outskirts, he is excited about the flora. The rest of the party is more concerned with the fauna.
Please decide on a marching order as you set out, plus perception checks or any other things you may be doing ... casting long-duration spells? tracking? Anything?
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby d20+15=20 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+19=28 ; Wednesday September 1st, 2021 1:23:21 AM
Rubalad thinks about his new friends and their abilities as if he is on the trail of a quarry. Hmmm, two Paladins, one Wizard, one BloodWitch, one Sage (who they have to keep alive bulgur also is the only one who knows where to go), and himself.
” As a suggestion, let me be ‘point man’ to look for tracks and ambushes, then Rurik as bodyguard to the Sage, then Sol with Haemir and his pet, then Herbert as rear guard. Since beast-folk and humans are faster than a dwarf, Rurik and the Sage is the pivot point, our ‘dwarf-fort’ that the rest of us fall in on if there is an attack.” .
Haemir and Sol are obviously the more long-time members of the group, so Ruby will defer to them for any modifications or changes to his idea.
On the walk, he keeps his eyes peeled for dangers and spoor that may indicate dangers. And takes the occasional look back at the Sage to sense if there is any deviousness in the man. (Ruby’s experience before abruptly arriving in the Sargrass was that the most dangerous animal in the Wold were Humans.)
……
Perception. 20 Survival. 29 Survival (Tracking). 27 Sense Motive. 28
Haemir (Rich) AC:17/17/14 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 d20+16=32 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+8=11 ; Wednesday September 1st, 2021 7:52:54 AM
Haemir nods to Ruby's suggestions and gives a thumbs up. Then casts mage armor on himself ([i}from the wand: UMD check:32[/i]) and offerd the botanist one.
(Perception (Haemir):17 / (Fand):11 as they travel).
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | d20+2=21 ; Wednesday September 1st, 2021 2:10:11 PM
Rurik nods in agreement with Rubalad's plan.
"Well said. I have little training in tracking, but it is my duty to protect others and defend against threats, and in this practice I am well versed."
Rurik keeps pace with the taller human, as long as he doesn't walk too fast. He keeps his eyes peeled, constantly scanning the area around them as they proceed. Thinking about the variety of beasts he saw at the towering grasses earlier, he keeps a hand on his sword hilt, and gathers the magical aura around him to use when necessary.
(Perception roll 21, readying an action to cast divine favor if we are attacked)
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: Mage Armour (6 hours) Wednesday September 1st, 2021 6:30:12 PM
"I agree with your suggestions Ruby... though I must admit tactics where never my strong suit..."
He smiles self deprecatingly, before casting Mage Armour on himself.
"I should perhaps spend some time scribing some additional Scrolls of the spells I am likely to use daily to should the need arise I always have them available..."
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Wednesday September 1st, 2021 10:56:39 PM "Sounds like a good plan, Ruby! I'll bring up the rear" Herbert draws his shortbow, arrow a the ready, and takes his place in line.
Haemir (Rich) AC:17/17/14 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Thursday September 2nd, 2021 12:38:24 PM
Haemir offers the botanoist a mage armor from the wand too
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby Thursday September 2nd, 2021 3:42:30 PM
Ruby considers the using of spells, but then shrugs. When is too early? He doesn’t know. He DOES know too late is to cast protections after getting attacked. They trust his expertise, so the little Tracker trusts Sol and Haemir to know what they are about.
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Thursday September 2nd, 2021 11:28:05 PM "I wonder what kind of critters are out here? Maybe we'll discover something new! We could be famous!"
DM Cayzle - The Sage In Danger Friday September 3rd, 2021 12:17:29 AM
Ruby suggests himself in front, then Rurik and Stumwhistle, then Sol and Haemir, and then Herbert.
Rurik and Ruby are both first to notice the rustling in the tall grass ahead. About 100 ft away is a repulsive odd thing. The creature is a horrid mass of barbed tentacles, glaring eyes, and gnashing teeth, twisting upon itself and reshaping into new forms.
If you make a DC17 Planes Knowledge check, you learn that Highlight to display spoiler: {this is a Chaos Beast. It is slow but inflicts powerful curses on those it touches.}
If you make a DC22 Planes Knowledge check, you learn that Highlight to display spoiler: {it attacks with four claws. If a claw hits, save or be cursed with losing your shape.}
It is cautiously stalking you, and it has not noticed that you see it.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 20 HP 52/52 Ruby d20+9=21 ; d4+9=11 ; d20+15=16 ; Friday September 3rd, 2021 10:45:06 AM
Rubalad knows nearly nothing about anything outside of a city in the Wold; but at least he can recognize a threat. ”Really ugly beast stalking us; 100 feet away, front left. Anyone know what it is and any weaknesses?”
The Twilight Ranger gets his shield and scimitar out and ready, keeping an eye on the monstrosity.
…..
Perception. 16 Readied Attack if attacked. AC 21 Dam 11
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | d20=8 ; Friday September 3rd, 2021 6:13:40 PM
Rurik has no idea what the thing in front of him is, but knows a threat when he sees one. He focuses his sense before him, trying to see if this being is evil, as he suspects it is. Raising his sword, he infuses it with holy energy, running his hand along the blade and feeling it warm in his grip.
"This is clearly no natural beast. Let us kill it and be done with this vile thing."
(Using detect evil on the creature, and if it is evil, targeting it with smite evil. Also casting Divine Favor, and if I have time I'd also like to pop the divine bond as well)
(Knowl Planes: 8)
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Saturday September 4th, 2021 12:25:55 AM "Yurgh! that thing is UUUUUgggggllllyyyyyy! " says Herbert, with his bow drawn taught and ready to let fly an arrow if the creature advances...
Haemir (Rich) AC:17/17/14 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Saturday September 4th, 2021 3:15:58 AM
Haemir shudders at the sight of "IT" and prepares charm monster (DC18) when it's in range.
DM Cayzle - The Sage In Danger Saturday September 4th, 2021 10:01:49 AM
Rubalad alerts his friends and draws his weapon.
Rurik casts Divine Favor. [OOC: in combat, you can only take one standard action. The creature is out of range for Detect Evil, so I chose the casting. Please track the ten round duration. Also, what exactly happens with "pop the divine bond" and what kind of action is required to activate it?]
Herbert readies an arrow and releases it when the creature advances, which it does. [OOC: In your next post, please roll to hit for your shot, and then also take your regular actions for next round.]
Haemir readies charm monster to take effect as the monster comes into range. It does advance, and the spell goes off. The monster has spell resistance, so please make a spell penetration check at the top of your next post.
The monster runs at you, but at its top speed, it only moves 80 ft forward. At the end of the round, it is 20 ft away from you. It is changing shape as it advances, and that makes it trip over its own limbs from time to time; that's why it is slow.
At the start of the next post we'll resolve the arrow attack and the charm spell. Please post your actions for the next round.
The Sage takes one look, shouts in alarm, and runs away in the other direction.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 26/16/23 CMD 23 HP 52/52 Ruby d20+9=11 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+6=19 ; d2+4=5 ; Monday September 6th, 2021 1:28:18 AM
Rubalad skips back to where Rurik stands and takes a defensive stance, his intent to be the wall that the creature can’t get by. If arrow and spell don’t stop it, it is up to curved metal!
A readied attack and then two slashes with his scimitar and a shield bash. Ruby doesn’t want to think about biting such a repulsive creature!
….
Defensive fighting +3 AC, -2 attack Readied attack. 11 Full attack. 13 10 19. (Dam if 19 hit. 5)
"It is a Chaos beast! Do not let it touch you! It will curse you should it do so!"
He then casts a simple Ray of Frost for 1 point of damage should a 17 hit. (14 for Spell Resistance Penetration)
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | d20+16=19 ; d20+11=22 ; 2d4+9=15 ; 2d4+9=12 ; Monday September 6th, 2021 8:19:48 PM
Rurik looks back at the fleeing sage and shouts.
"Stay here! We can't protect you if you run away!"
Turning back to the threat ahead of him, he glowers at the thing, eyebrows knitting together as he hefts his falchion. Charging forward, Rurik engages with the chaos beast, glowing sword leaving bright, arcing afterimages, sweat beading along his brow as he does his best to keep this thing from the scholar.
(Just realized I can't make a full attack if I move, so ignoring the second rolls, that's 19 to hit and 15 damage if it hits. If I'm wrong and I can do the full round attack then the second is 22 to hit and 12 damage. Attacking is the standard action, moving 20 ft forward to it with a move action.)
(OOC: Sorry, didn't realize we had entered combat and action economy was a thing. I was referring to my "Divine Bond: Enhanced Weapon" which is a standard action to activate, once per day, and gives a +1 enhancement bonus. Since I can actually hit the creature rn I'll save it, I didn't realize it could move so fast.)
DM Cayzle - The Sage In Danger d20+4=17 ; Tuesday September 7th, 2021 1:32:55 AM
Herbert fails to fire his arrow. [OOC: No post from player]
Haemir tries to charm it. The monster as SR18. Haemir rolled a 21, so his spell may work. It still gets a save ... It rolls a 17, just shy of the spells DC18!
The monster is charmed. It halts for a moment, looking at Haemir oddly. It does not attack this round.
There are posts with attacks rolled. Attacking a charmed creature poses the danger of breaking the charm. If you still wish to attack, just post that your prior post holds. If you choose not to attack, then please make an alternate post. We are still round-by-round.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 26/16/23 CMD 23 HP 52/52 Ruby Tuesday September 7th, 2021 1:52:28 AM
Rubalad maintains his Readied Actions
……
A readied attack and then two slashes with his scimitar and a shield bash. Ruby doesn’t want to think about biting such a repulsive creature!
….
Defensive fighting +3 AC, -2 attack Readied attack. 11 Full attack. 13 10 19. (Dam if 19 hit. 5)
Haemir (Rich) AC:17/17/14 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Tuesday September 7th, 2021 4:25:37 PM
"I think I have charmed it.. What shall we do"?
DM Cayzle - The Sage In Danger Tuesday September 7th, 2021 10:43:15 PM
The chaos beast takes a five ft step towards Haemir, fawning. It seems friendly to him, though it snarls when it looks at you others. Does it know that its very touch curses mortals?
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Tuesday September 7th, 2021 11:49:05 PM "Darn stupid bow!' curses Herbert "Hey, it likes you!"
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Tuesday September 7th, 2021 11:54:32 PM
ooc: Sorry about missing monday's post, I thought because it was a hoiday t was treated like a weekend. My bad.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 26/16/23 CMD 23 HP 52/52 Ruby Wednesday September 8th, 2021 1:41:32 AM
Rubalad frowns. ”The magic stopped it, Haemir, but it will already be a danger to anything it touches. Sol says it’s not from the Wold, too. It needs to be destroyed to protect innocents. I think we all get ready and hit it as sting as we can all at once.”
The badger-kin keeps his defensive stance and between Haemir and Sol and the ‘Chaos Beast’. When the others are ready, he sidles up to strike hard.
…… Fighting Defensively
Rurik Ironjaw (Robert) | AC 19 | CMD 19 | 48/48 HP | Wednesday September 8th, 2021 10:09:21 AM
Rurik launches forward prepared to attack the creature......and is stopped in his tracks when the thing playfully bounds to Haemir instead. After realizing what happens, Rurik begins taking his time to prepare a few more particular divine magics.
"Well then. Since he's been so nice as to sit and wait for us to get ready, I say we take full advantage of this opportunity, no?"
(Move action is being used for detect evil, as per the paladin ability. If it is evil, using a swift action to target it with my "smite evil" ability, which gains additional bonuses on top of that if it is an outsider with the evil subtype, an evil-aligned dragon, or an undead creature. Obv it isnt the latter two but I was thinking it might be the first one. Standard action to activate divine bond: enhanced weapon for an additional +1 enhancement bonus on attacks)
Haemir (Rich) AC:17/17/14 - HP:41/41 - CMD:15 | Fand: AC:20- HP:49/49 Wednesday September 8th, 2021 12:11:54 PM
Haemir looks at the weird creature - it's strange gaze makes him want to throw up but he maintains his dignity (for now). "I agree, besides the thing gives me the heebie-jeebies, ok so get everything ready n' we can all act simultaneously"!
He mutters arcane words and a misty hand appears - it rests on his shoulder as if someone is stood behind him.
DM Cayzle - The Sage In Danger d20+13=24 ; Wednesday September 8th, 2021 10:04:40 PM
Herbert watches and exclaims.
Ruby walks right up next to it, weapon in hand. This close, he sees an Ioun Stone circling the monster's "head."
Rurik tries to detect evil, finds that it is NOT evil, and thus does not activate his smite power.
Haemir casts a Spectral Hand. Anyone else casting would probably have been seen as threatening by the monster, but it trusts its friend Haemir and does not mind.
The monster DOES mind Ruby's posturing and invasion of its personal space. It lashes out at Ruby, hitting AC24 ... a miss against the well-defended Ruby. It moves away 20 feet after lashing out.
Ruby, you may take an AoO against the thing, but doing so will definitely break the charming magic, hit or miss.
Herbert Bramblerose (Bill Soucy) Wednesday September 8th, 2021 11:25:42 PM Herbert prepares to lay hands and heal anyone in the party who gets hurt, but he cannot, in good conscience, attack a helpless creature...even if it is a fell beast of chaos.
Elijah "Sol" Solomon (Daniel) HP:36/36 AC/T/FF:15/11/10 - CMD:15 Active Spells: Mage Armour (6 hours) Thursday September 9th, 2021 2:19:18 AM
Sol moves up to the beast, trying to be as non threatening as possible (not that he's threatening to begin with!)
"How long will this charming last?"
Rubalad (SteveK) AC/T/FF 23/13/20 CMD 23 HP 52/52 Ruby d20+11=30 ; d20+11=14 ; d4+9=10 ; Thursday September 9th, 2021 2:57:46 AM
Rubalad jerks his shield into the path of the Chaos Beasts attack but withholds his opportunity, attacking together was the plan after all. The Badger-kin shrugs, ”The hard way then”, he declares, and with a nod at Rurik, the Tracker charges!
Putting as power as he can into his swing, Ruby slashes with his scimitar!
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Charge. +2 attack, -2 AC Power. +4 damage, -2 attack
DM Cayzle - The Sage In Danger d20+13=30 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=15 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=9 ; Thursday September 9th, 2021 10:50:43 PM
Herbert is not ready to attack a non-evil creature that is not attacking. He's ready to heal.
Sol moves closer, but not into melee range, since he is trying to project peaceful vibes.
Rubalad does not take the offered AoO, but he is not on board with Herbert's reticence nor Sol's non-threatening nature. Instead, Ruby charges and slashes with his scimitar! He lands a solid blow (not a crit) for 10 damage.
This ends the charm, and the beast snarls in pain.
Haemir moves up behind Ruby and indicates his desire to touch his friend's scimitar. He casts Greater Magic Weapon on the blade.
[OOC: A caster must be CL8 to create a +2 effect; Haemir is CL6. So that's a +1, right?
The beast switches form, suddenly sprouting six mouths. Four of them snap at Ruby before they all are reabsorbed into the creature's shifting shape. The teeth bite AC30, 33 (crit threat follows up with a 19), 20, and 15. That's two hits -- correct your DM if not. Ruby takes 9+9 is 18 damage and must make two DC17 Fort saves. If you fail one of these saves, your own body is cursed with amorphism, and shifts shape randomly. [OOC: If you fail a save, I'll detail more precisely the effects. Keep in mind that as a starting PC above 3rd level you have three hero points, not the one listed on your sheet.]
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