DM MikeK - Preparations Friday October 29th, 2021 8:36:40 AM
The group comes to a consensus on getting to Elvengard.
Everyone but Micah. The cleric, after much thought, has elected to take his leave of the group, and return to his family business.
The plan requires the team gets to the sequoia the druids have grown on the lake shore, as well as a good night's rest for all spellcasters involved to prepare the necessary spells. Some may also want to do some extremely last minute shopping.
Fortunately, all of this can happen more or less simultaneously, and by mid-morning of the next day, the Shields, Cathbad, and Carlo find themselves next to an enormous tree. It's girth is adequate to encompass the entire group.
Cathbad takes gem in hand, and awaits the word.
- Twelve hours have passed. All casters can prep whatever spells they want, and items from any Catacombs trips completed this weekend will be available. Team has whatever time they want to buff, plan, etc
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 0/30 used Friday October 29th, 2021 10:12:56 AM
Stock spends the traveling montage practicing his sailing skills. This mostly takes the form of taking the wheel of the boat and barking at the crew.
Upon arrival at the tree, Stock searches the ground and picks up a rather normal piece of granite - mostly gray with a slight sparkle. He tucks it into his belt pouch for later polishing and then says, "Can't say I've done this before. I take it I'm in the vanguard?"
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Saturday October 30th, 2021 5:18:43 PM
Bartomus spent the evening getting himself ready and mentally reviewing everything that was shared with him about the spell needed to walk from one tree through it to another. He also spent some time looking at the quarterstaff turned Taur back scratcher and pendant holder and he tried the storage spell this time focusing on the spell that would embed explosive fire into the acorns he had picked up and kept from their last visit to the forest.
Before calling it a night, putting the bone carving aside, he calmed himself and lifted a small prayer to the Fey King. His prayer was a straightforward one asking for reaffirmation of the advice and plan of traveling from tree to tree discussed with Lady Cathbad. He didn't receive any specific sign or feeling and eventually feeling relaxed he faded off into slumber.
His dreams were of bouncing through a forest of giant trees and passing through knotholes of one tree and popping out another with an acorn in his mouth. While the idea of being a squirrel was juxtaposed to his own reality, it did seem to cause him to laugh.
He arose early, dressed and sat his kit by the main door. Then he went out to the little balcony with the new tree that had been planted in its container. He did his morning meditations thanking Eberyon for the dream and took that as a good sign. He wandered back into their headquarters, put on his armor, double-checked all that he was carrying, and followed the others.
"I am pretty sure I am going to need to hold or touch everyone going with me. Once we are ready," Bartomus said looking at the others. "We go in and make this happen. Hopefully, we can be able to help you all going in first with a good punch that gets us safely on our way."
throwing spellstaff followed by Fire Seeds the evening before their adventure. The Transport via Plants to get who all I can get through with me.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday October 31st, 2021 8:39:43 PM
Stohp says her goodbyes to Micah and is ready to go.
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d20+20=37 ; Monday November 1st, 2021 12:42:29 AM
Brittanica only needs 2 hours to sleep thanks to her ring of sustenance and 1 hour to prepare spells so concerivably she spends 8 hours working on her amulet of natural armor netting another 2 days on the project.
She then pours over her spell book and settles on her spells for the day.
Before Setting off since she's still in the Float she arranges to meet with 'Arry D 'Arry H and expands her Pot casts the Centaur version of Tauros Taur Try and does the ritual of warding (Survival :37) continuing to get the +1 to AC and Saves.
immediately before her portion of the party uses the trees to arrive in the second shift she casts the following spells on herself:
Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden
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Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots), mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots), magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Monday November 1st, 2021 2:40:17 AM
Delia bids Micah a sad, but understanding goodbye, wishing him well in his rest and new focus.
Once they arrive at the sequoia, Delia will take a moment to admire it. Resting her forehead against it and breathing in the clean scent of the forest. If Cathbad is transporting up to her limit of PCs, Delia will gently transfer Hawky to Bartomus with the instruction to fly straight up and survey the battlefield once they arrive. If there's room and Hawky travels with Delia, same instructions.
Right before getting on Cathbad's plant train she casts Barkskin (+4, 90 min) and Longstrider (+10 speed, 9 hrs) on herself.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Monday November 1st, 2021 10:21:01 AM
Zanderallen hugs Micah firmly when he announces his departure. "Domi guide you on your new path brother. Tell the family hi, I'm sure we'll see you around." He turns away, hiding a glistening in his eyes.
He keeps to himself for the evening, getting a good rest and rising early for morning devotions and exercises. Praying for his spells he gears up, having to ask a new member of the Shields to help him don his full plate.
As they arrive at the tree, he clasps Stock on the shoulder, "We're first in, and things are likely to get bumpy. Let's make sure and make some space for our more fragile companions. Alright everyone, we're going in. Unknown enemies waiting on the other side, stay together and Domi strengthen us all."
Right before going in Zanderallen casts Protection from Evil on Stock and calls his Divine bond into his sword, adding +1 Holy to it. ----------------------------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 9 min Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 12 min
Stock (JonM) HP: 137/137; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 0/30 used Monday November 1st, 2021 2:39:22 PM "I'll miss Micah...sometimes I felt like he was the only one standing between me and my death..." He pulls a potion out from his belt and readies it to drink before jumping through.
======= Potion of Heroism
DM MikeK - Crying Wood - Round 0 d20+3=14 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=14 ; Monday November 1st, 2021 7:05:21 PM
The Shields take care of last minute spells.
Then, in accordance with Zanderallen's plan, he, Stock, Stohp, and Delia join hands with Cathbad. The elven druid takes out the gemstone, and casts a spell. With a nod, the group walks into the tree.
And then steps out.
The quartet find themselves in the heavy overgrowth of a jungle. Broad leafed plants and vines sit in clusters, while decaying vegetation litters the ground. The air is heavy with moisture. Visibility is limited to about 30'
Everything is completely silent. There is no insect chatter, no bird calls, not even wind. Without warning comes a gut feeling of shock, intense hostility, and the certainty that The Crying Woods is aware of the party’s presence. Those that have experienced the feeling of malevolence in the Woods in the past are certain the feeling is much worse now.
Everyone make Will Save DC 15 or be Shaken (fear effect).
There is a rushing sound in the undergrowth, and the group find themselves under assault by what look a lot like small purple orcs. The creatures attack with two appendages, ending in claw tipped 'hands'.
Each of the four are attacked by a pair. No one is hit. But, everyone can see more are on the way.
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Battle Map Brown squares are the tree Terrain is difficult - Each square of difficult terrain counts as 2 squares of movement. Each diagonal move into a difficult terrain square counts as 3 squares. You can't run or charge across difficult terrain.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+11=23 ; Monday November 1st, 2021 9:44:56 PM
Bartomus waited a couple of minutes and then cast the spell to take the rest of the party through the tree. He took his time and stepped into the tree and felt himself move through the bark and he continued walking.
When he stepped out of the tree, or rather the other tree, it was warm, humid, and hostile. They were not welcomed at all. If that wasn't felt, the approaching swarm of purplish hued orcs were reaffirmation that this was a hostile land.
[i]Cast Transport via Plants - do you want us to step out with me at L/M8 and others fill in the spaces available? Will save - 23 --> Assuming you wanted all of the others stepping out to make it as well.
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 12:40:53 AM
Britanica says to Bartomus, "Wait! We need the crystal of Jandeth if we are to safely navigate to Elvengard. Without it who knows what will happen to us? I would suggest waiting for Lady Cathbad and if she doesn't show then maybe we need to mount a rescue expedition using more reliable and slower means of transportation. I'd advise not using the spell without the presence of the crystal to get to Elvengard reliably. Who knows what the guardian spirit of Jandeth would do to us without it?"
(OOC: Brittanica attempts to interrupt Bartomus from casting his spell without the crystal that will allow them to arrive safely. If he persists in casting the spell without the crystal she will find other means to get there as she doesn't want to chance it and will not travel with the others)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20=3 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+10=22 ; Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 7:09:39 AM
Stohp should be surprised by the sudden assault but she is (10 will save). She tries to trip up her two attackers with her flail. (33 to trip, 22 to trip)
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 1/31 used d20+12=31 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+8=10 ; d10+23=27 ; d6=3 ; d10+23=28 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 9:45:42 AM Status: Heroism - 50 min, RAGE, Protection from Evil
Stock stumbles out of the tree with the smell of wood chips and moist earth in his nostrils and feels the impact of the woods. He shrugs it off though and goes to work on the orc-like things. He's slightly dizzy from his trip though and his swings lack the power and grace they usually have.
========= Will Save: 31 PA1 vs 5 hits AC26, 27 damage + 3 elec PA2 vs 5 or 6 hits AC22, 28 damage + 3 elec PA3 vs 5 or 6 hits AC10
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 4:07:41 PM
Ohen will cast mirror image on himself, and wait to join the group after Cathbad returns with the crystal.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+15=33 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=19 ; d8+14=17 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d8+14=15 ; d8+14=19 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d8+14=19 ; d8+14=16 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 7:13:18 PM
Zanderallen shudders a little as the will of the Crying Woods turns it's focus on them. His aura of courage protects him from any fear and bolsters his allies. "Back you go Cathbad, we'll be back as soon as Elvengard is safe." That's about all the time he has to focus on the druid before purple orcs come rushing out of the thick undergrowth. "We've got to hold an opening for the rest of the Shields." He calls out as he engages the orcs in front of him. ------------------------------------ Protection from Evil - Stock - 89 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 119 rds
Full attack on Orc 3 (note: all crit confirm have +4 from critical focus, not shown on die roller) 33 to hit, 24 to confirm, 27 damage (17 weapons, 6 holy, 4 fire) , 48 crit damage (38 weapon, 6 holy, 4 fire) 30 to hit, 15 to confirm, 29 damage (15 weapons, 11 holy, 3 fire) , 48 crit damage (34 weapon, 11 holy, 3 fire) 25 to hit, 23 to confirm, 30 damage (19 weapons, 5 holy, 6 fire) , 46 crit damage (35 weapon, 5 holy, 6 fire)
All PCs earn 10,000 xp for making it to the Crying Wood!
Stohp trips both of her opponents.
Zanderallen and Stock discover the 'purple orcs' are pretty squishy. All of their attacks destroy the creatures they hit.
Cathbad calls out, "Elvengard is about 150' due north!" She then casts her spell, and steps into the the tree.
Bartomus is about to cast the spell, but is stopped by Brittanica. Good thing, too. No telling where they would've ended up.
Cathbad appears almost immediately, and turns over the gemstone to Bartomus. "Your companions are under attack," she tells Bart, Brittanica, and Ohen. "Be ready."
Note - Transport via Plants is a round long spell, which is spent travelling. Bart, Brittanica, Ohen, and Hawky may only take a free or swift action as part of next post.
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The quartet in the Crying Woods find that while the 'purple orcs' die fast, there seems to be an awful lot of them. The woods rustle as yet more appear, flinging themselves at the party.
Stohp's original two rise from prone, and join the fray. Unless she has a way for more, Stohp gets an AoO on only one foe
The creatures pack in, clawing away. Mostly, they do nothing but scratch at armor.
But one breaks through, and Delia is hit. Delia takes 5 hp damage, plus must make Fort Save DC 11 or be paralyzed d4+1 rounds.
Terrain is difficult - Each square of difficult terrain counts as 2 squares of movement. Each diagonal move into a difficult terrain square counts as 3 squares. You can't run or charge across difficult terrain.
If PC is Shaken, please indicate status in header. This should be Stohp Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 91/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+11=27 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+8=19 ; 2d8+28=36 ; 2d6=10 ; d8+14=22 ; d6=2 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=1 ; d8+14=18 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 9:55:03 PM Longstrider (9 hrs), Barkskin (+4, 90 min) (I forgot to update my header with my higher barkskin AC, I made the fort save though in case that thing still hit me) Note: Delia and Bartomus both have woodland stride and so should be able to move normally, yes?
============ Will save: 27 Fort save: 12 =============
Delia, apparently disoriented from the travel, but not so much that the forest unsettles her, stumbles back from the swarm of purple orcs and unloads on them with her bow.
============ 5 foot step to M9
Attack 1 on 20: 23 to hit; 46 (2 arrows w/ 10 cold damage included)
Attack 2 on 8: 24 to hit; 24 damage
Attack 3 on 8 or 7: 23 to hit; 22 damage
Attack 4 on 7 or 19: 19 to hit; 24 damage
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d20+13=19 ; Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 11:30:59 PM
(Will Save: 19)
Unless Brittanica falls out of the air and needs to use feather fall there is nothing she can do but take in her surroundings as she does not have a means to cast quicken spells.
She resists the fear effect though easily enough. Still though she would hope being under the effect of overland flight she is somewhat off the ground and hopefully out of the range of the little purple orc people.
Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden
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Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots), mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots), magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken d20+15=32 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+7=16 ; Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 8:00:44 AM
Stohp does only get 1 AoO until next level, but she takes the chance to try to trip both of them and then hit one (AoO trip 32, trip as first attack 17, regular attack 16)
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 1/31 used d20+18=29 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+8=12 ; d10+23=31 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 9:41:07 AM Status: Heroism - 50 min, RAGE, Protection from Evil
Stock keeps working over the little purple orcs moving from left to right, rhythmically swinging his flail at the little guys. The shear number and feracity of them throws Stock off his game though.
========== PA1 vs 15 hits AC29, 31 damage + 3 electricity PA2 vs 15 or 16 hits AC 14 and a Nat 1 PA3 vs 15 or 16 hits AC12 these rolls!
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 10:18:39 AM
Bartomus looked embarrassed when he got pulled back and had to wait for Lady Cathbad to return with the essential gem. He also gulped when she informed them that the party was already under attack. The best he could do while focusing on the casting of the spell was to hold his glave and focus his attention on what would be awaiting them on the other side of the tree.
As they passed through the bark along the way that Lady Cathbad had taken, he shouted "Thank you. We'll be back!"
Cast and will save above unless you want me to reroll that will save
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+15=35 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+5=14 ; d8+14=19 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d8+14=22 ; Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 5:26:47 PM
As more and more of the orcs swarm from all sides Zanderallen really hopes Ohen and Brit brought plenty of fireballs. But no one in the vanguard seemed to be being overwhelmed just yet. He focuses on killing the ones in front of him. -------------------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 88 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 118 rds
Full Attack on Orc 14 35, 35 hits and crits, 52 damage (41 weapon, 8 holy, 3 fire) 12 misses 14 misses
DM MikeK - Crying Wood - Round 2 d20+3=16 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=20 ; Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 7:21:00 PM Delia was still hit. And yes, Woodland Stride would allow a PC to move without hinderance.
Delia steps back and kills four of the 'orcs'.
Stohp trips two, and then kills one of those.
Stock kills one.
Zanderallen obliterates one.
Bartomus, Ohen, and Brittanica step/float from the tree into the craziness. Ohen - Still need a Will Save DC 15 or be Shaken (fear effect).
The creatures seem unconcerned about their losses. More disturbing is they make no sound, not even when dying. They come on, and another wave can be seen behind them.
The prone 'orc' in front of Stohp rises again, triggering an AoO.
The rest of the creatures continue to attack, claws scratching against armor. This time, none find purchase.
Terrain is difficult - Each square of difficult terrain counts as 2 squares of movement. Each diagonal move into a difficult terrain square counts as 3 squares. You can't run or charge across difficult terrain.
If PC is Shaken, please indicate status in header. This should be Stohp Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d4+4=8 ; d20+11=18 ; Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 7:25:13 PM
9 Ohens step through the tree look around, accessing the situation. He is not intimidated by the frightening forest full of frenzied freaks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 images
He has no actions to take.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+12=22 ; 4d8=19 ; Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 9:19:15 PM
Bartomus stepped out from the tree and found even the air heavy. The battle was fully engaged and he saw a small gap straight ahead of him where a purple, snarling orc was standing within the reach of his glave. He focused his attack on the creature and took a slashing stab at its vital organs. The glave struck hard.
Attack on 29 with feat vital strike using the reach of the glave. Hit with a 22 for 19+2 damage for a total of 21 points.
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 Thursday November 4th, 2021 1:22:34 AM
Britannica flies into the air in an attempt to put some height between their assailants and her. She then casts the spell fear in a 30 foot cone targetting squares M3 - M8, N4-N8, O4 - O8, P5 - P8, Q6 - Q8 and R8.
Purple Orcs 16, 17, 18, 32, 33, 34,35 and 36 all must succeed on a DC 22 Will Save or be panicked for 10 rounds meaning any panicked orcs drop what they are holding and flee from Brittanica. Success means they are only shaken for 1 round and take a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden
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Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots), mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots), magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken d20+12=27 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+7=10 ; d10=6 ; d10=6 ; Thursday November 4th, 2021 8:02:15 AM
Stohp abandons tripping seeing as these things seem to instantly go down at the slightest tap, even from her. She strikes out at the one standing up and two others. She hits two of them (27, 29, 10 to hit, 5 damage to both)
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 1/31 used d20+18=36 ; d20+22=42 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+8=18 ; d10+23=31 ; d10+23=32 ; d6=4 ; d10+23=25 ; d10+23=33 ; d6=1 ; d10+23=30 ; d6=2 ; Thursday November 4th, 2021 1:01:57 PM Status: Heroism - 50 min, RAGE, Protection from Evil Stock pushes back at the weight of assailants, driving his flail left, right and center and barking out a laugh as he goes. "HAHA!"
=== PA1 vs 18 hits AC36, CRIT threat, confirms with 42, 63 damage + 4 electricity PA2 vs 18 or 17 hits AC31, CRIT threat, confirms with 26, 58 damage + 1 electricity PA3 vs 16 hits AC18, 30 damage + 2 electricity
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 119/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+15=33 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+5=20 ; d8+14=15 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d8+14=17 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Thursday November 4th, 2021 4:36:54 PM "How many of these things are there? Do we have any non ground based methods of travel." The silent rush of orcs willing to die on their blades is slightly unnerving. But if that was there wish he was more than happy to oblige them. ---------------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 86 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 117 rds
While Ohen assesses the situation, Bart kills one of the 'orcs'.
Brittanica gets airborne, and casts a spell. It has no effect on the horde.
Perception DC12 Highlight to display spoiler: {These creatures have no blood, nor organs. As they come apart, their insides resemble the interior of a walnut more than anything else.}
Terrain is difficult - Each square of difficult terrain counts as 2 squares of movement. Each diagonal move into a difficult terrain square counts as 3 squares. You can't run or charge across difficult terrain.
Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Delia keeps shooting, not caring about the AoO and dropping deadly aim as it isn't needed to crack these walnuts (auto succeed perception). She mutters to herself, "At least there's no guts. That would get nasty real fast."
Attack 1: 39 against 37; 29 (23 piercing, 6 cold) Attack 2: 33 against 36; 14 (12 piercing, 2 cold) Attack 3: 20 against 34; 15 (14 piercing, 1 cold) Attack 4: 21 against 60; 13 (12 piercing, 1 cold)
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d3=3 ; Friday November 5th, 2021 12:44:40 AM
Brittanica is dismayed that her fear effect did not work so she decides to summon some backup. She casts Summon Monster V opting to bring forth 1d3 monsters from the Summon Monster IV list choosing steam mephit as the monster type.
Next round 3 steam mephits will pop into being. The first will appear at R9. The second will appear at R6 and the third will appear at F3.
She is planning to order all 3 mephits to use their boiling rain ability next round when they come into being.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 3+divination unused; 2 used 5th: 3+true seeing unused
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots), mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots), magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken d20+12=31 ; d20+7=14 ; Friday November 5th, 2021 8:02:03 AM
Stohp regrets the team doesn't have a cleric who can just channel energy to wipe out the whole group. She cracks another one open (31 to hit, 14 to hit)
"I DON'T CARE WHAT THEY SAY! YOU ARE NOT ORCS!" He keeps swinging as he yells.
Somewhere inside his thick skull, a voice is telling Stock that he should have taken a nice long look at these things before his rage hit him...it might have prevented some of this slaughter....but now it's too late.
============== Attacking Right to Left - 34 - 33 -32 - 30 PA1 hits AC 31, 33 damage + 3 electricity PA2 Crit threat 33 confirms with 28, 57 damage + 2 electricity PA3 hits AC 23, 28 damage + 3 electricity
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=10 ; 2d6=2 ; Friday November 5th, 2021 4:43:08 PM
He had downed one of the purple orcs but another had just come into the same space along with a whole bunch of others. He glanced both directions and there were just too many of them. He cast the first spell that came to mind.
"Let them freeze," he said to no one in particular, but looked right as he did so.
Ice storm - No saving throw, spell resistance applies, lasts 12 rounds Centered on 57 - 20' radius from 57, so 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 32?, 33?, 34? 35, 36?
3d6 bludgeoning damage and 2d6 cold damage So - 10 bludgeoning damage + 2 cold damage
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 114/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+7=10 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+5=19 ; d8+14=18 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d8+14=22 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; Friday November 5th, 2021 6:21:14 PM
Zanderallen grunts as he gets clawed, shaking off the lethargic feeling around the wound. He gives back better than he got. ------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 85 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 116 rds
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis 10d6+10=43 ; Saturday November 6th, 2021 2:33:52 AM
Ohen sees a clumping in the orcs to his left, and will drop a fireball on them. "I'm pretty sure this will miss you Stohp."
~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 images Fireball centered on the corner between E4 F5. 43 fire damage, DC 21 Reflex for half.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Sunday November 7th, 2021 7:47:47 PM
Stohp hopes that those last spells wiped out most of them and that it's the last wave.
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 Monday November 8th, 2021 1:18:10 AM
Time slows down for Brittanica as she waits for her summons to arrive.
DM MikeK - Crying Wood - Round 4 d20+3=9 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=20 ; Monday November 8th, 2021 8:26:59 AM
Delia kills four. The creatures swing as she shoots, but to no avail.
Brittanica begins a summoning spell.
Stock kills three.
Bartomus calls up an ice storm. The column of hailstones batters the eastern side of the battle, obliterating ten of the foe. The column remains, a blinding snowstorm on the party's right flank.
Stohp kills one. Zanderallen kills two.
Ohen drops a fireball on the party's left flank. It does miss Stohp, but kills pretty much everything else.
The last five 'purple orcs' keep attacking. None of them cause any damage.
Terrain is difficult - Each square of difficult terrain counts as 2 squares of movement. Each diagonal move into a difficult terrain square counts as 3 squares. You can't run or charge across difficult terrain.
Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 3/31 used d20+18=23 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+8=10 ; d10+23=30 ; d6=5 ; d10+23=28 ; d6=5 ; Monday November 8th, 2021 8:59:18 AM Status: Heroism - 50 min, RAGE, Protection from Evil
Swirling snowy winds and blocks of hail hit off to his right and light and heat bloom to his left. Stock keeps ripping open the little purple enemies, all but numb to the carnage.
============ Still attacking right to left 50 then 31 PA1 hits AC23, 30 damage + 5 electricity PA2 hits AC27, 28 damage + 5 electricity PA3 hits AC10
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 2d6=5 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; Monday November 8th, 2021 9:05:46 AM
Brittanica sees there aren't that many left and orders her steam mephits to use their boiling rain. She readies to cast magic missile if any reinforcments show up.
All 3 target the area from I3 to I6, J3 to J6, K3 to K6, L3 to L6. 47,49,50 and 31 need to make 3 DC 14 Fort Saves or tak3 5, 6 and 7 points of fire damage respectfully. Any success halfs the damage so 2, 3, or 3 fire damage if saved.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 3+divination unused; 2 used 5th: 3+true seeing unused
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots), mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots), magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
3 Steam Mephits: N Small outsider (Fire) Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +6
Breath weapon(Su): A cone of steam that deals 1d4 fire damage. The scalding water also causes living creatures to be sickened for 3 rounds. A Reflex save halves the damage and negates the sickened effect. 1/4 rounds; DC 13; 15 foot cone
Boiling Rain (Su): Once per day a steam mephit can create a rainstorm of boiling water in a 20-foot-square area. Living creatures within the area take 2d6 points of fire damage (Fortitude DC 14 half; caster level 6th). This ability is the equivalent of a 2nd-level spell.
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=32 ; Monday November 8th, 2021 10:59:00 AM
Bartomus was relieved that the ice storm did what he was hoping it would. It also provided some protection, albeit a blind spot as well, to their left flank. Ahead of him, Stock was well engaged in a whack-an-orc event raining down blows on the two purple orcs in front of him with such vigor that Bartomus realized that there wasn't anything he could do to be of any help.
He took a moment to look beyond the last few remaining purple orcs and try to see who or what might be the one(s) ordering them into the massive assault on the Shields.
Perception 32
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 114/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+15=23 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d8+14=21 ; d8+14=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d8+14=17 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; Monday November 8th, 2021 3:19:39 PM
Zanderallen nods in satisfaction as their arcane backup removes the majority of the purple buggers. He helps to finish off the leftovers. ----------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 84 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 115 rds
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Monday November 8th, 2021 5:35:31 PM "Well that should be about settled, are there any more coming along?"
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Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+19=33 ; d8+13=20 ; d6=2 ; d20+23=32 ; Monday November 8th, 2021 9:23:09 PM
Delia moves to L8, looking over Stock's head and scanning the part of the forest not obscured by the blizzard for any movement and ready to shoot if there's more danger.
============= Perception 32
Readied Attack for anything that approaches hostile-y Attack 33; Damage 22 (20 weapon, 2 cold)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Tuesday November 9th, 2021 7:44:15 AM
The fight being almost certainly over Stohp checks to see if anyone is badly wounded and is relieved to see the party's thick armor and great skill kept the enemy from doing much damage.
DM MikeK - Respite Tuesday November 9th, 2021 7:56:41 AM
Zanderallen, Stock, and Brittanica's mephits wipe out the remaining creatures.
A pile of broken, burnt bodies lie before the party, as a very localized snowstorm swirls on the group's right. The seasoned warriors note the usual smells after such a fight have been replaced by the scent of an ebbing cookfire.
For now, it is quiet and still. Through it all, the heavy presence of antipathy presses down.
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 3/31 used d20+15=23 ; Tuesday November 9th, 2021 11:04:15 AM Status: Heroism - 50 min, Protection from Evil, Fatigued
Stock glances behind at Delia aiming over his head and grunts. "Guess I'm glad that I'm a few inches shorter than you."
He then puts the end of his flail on the ground and uses his boot to clean off the gore. "So which way to Elvengard?"
============= Survival 23 to get our bearings
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+12=31 ; Tuesday November 9th, 2021 4:10:58 PM
Delia looks down at Stock with a small smile, "Well, a few inches shorter than my bow at least." She slips her arrow back into her quiver and looks around the the weed whacking the party has done. She examines the weird planty creatures, trying to determine if they are just animated plants that took an orc-ish form or some other form of creature.
===================== Know (Nature): 31
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 114/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Tuesday November 9th, 2021 7:32:00 PM
Zanderallen pauses to clean the gore of the slaughter off his blade. "The forest obviously knows we're here. Let's press on the Elvengard before more creatures show up."
Bartomus(Rod) [CL2/10] HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+10=17 ; Tuesday November 9th, 2021 9:25:33 PM "So, can we just expect a series of such welcoming committees?" Bartomus asked as he looked about. "I tend to agree that we need to get going, just not sure I know which way we need to go?"
Survival assist for 17
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d20+23=25 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+23=34 ; Wednesday November 10th, 2021 2:35:35 AM
Brittanica thanks the Mephits for their service and dismisses them.
She says to the others, "Those small purple orc things are without fear."
She then tries to figure out just what they are so that maybe next time she can figure out a better strategy sooner.
Britannica does have an Encyclopedic memory so she mentally goes through all the disciplines of knowledge she is familar with to try to place them.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Wednesday November 10th, 2021 7:56:09 AM "They seem to be some kind of plant creature I think." Stohp guesses. "We should get moving before more show up."
DM MikeK - Lets press on Wednesday November 10th, 2021 8:14:39 AM
Brittanica and Delia spend some time examining the 'purple orcs', and come to the conclusion expressed by Stohp - they are some sort of plant creature.
More precisely, they appear to be some kind of mobile seed. What looks like a head with orc features is a result of shading and coloring, perhaps a camouflage or defensive adaption - there's not enough data to say.
Regardless, they are conclusively plants. Brittanica would know plants are immune to mental effects, such as fear.
The group consensus is to get moving. Stock, Zanderallen, Delia, and Stohp recall Cathbad telling them Elvengard was 150' due north.
Stock and Bart both point out the direction. Even in this undergrowth, it shouldn't take more than a minute to get there.
Marching order, please
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 3/31 used d20+20=27 ; Wednesday November 10th, 2021 8:54:21 AM Status: Heroism - 50 min, Protection from Evil - a couple of minutes, Fatigued - maybe a couple more seconds Stock looks about at the others pushes ahead northward. " I'll take point...Delia - you want to flank out to the side?"
He physically drives his body through the overgrowth. It's loud but mostly effective at breaking the trail.
=========== Perception 27
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+30=49 ; d20+23=26 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+12=25 ; Wednesday November 10th, 2021 11:12:18 AM Longstrider 9 hrs, Barkskin, 70 mins from tree travel
Delia nods to Stock and instructs Hawky to keep watch on the right. Then they both disappear into the forest. She stays about 20 feet to the west of the party and a little ahead and Hawky does the same on the right.
============= Movement 50 and unimpaired by terrain Half speed stealth: 49 Perception: 26
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 114/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+7=8 ; Wednesday November 10th, 2021 4:35:26 PM "I'll take rear guard, no telling what surprises we may be in for. Make sure to identify us as friends when we get to the village. They've been under siege for some time, likely without much outside contact." Zanderallen keeps his weapon drawn and at alert as they move forward. He watches Delia, with equal parts awe and jealously, as she easily moves through the thick undergrowth as he nearly trips over a vine, again. ----------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 73 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 104 rds Assuming 1 minute of examination
Perception 8
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Wednesday November 10th, 2021 11:18:50 PM
Bartomus follows along after Stock. Unhindered by the dense undergrowth, the Taur looked about trying to see if anything else was coming to greet them.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=16 ; Wednesday November 10th, 2021 11:20:17 PM
But he somehow got distracted by something glittering in the light.
Perception 16, but a natural one was rolled
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d4+10=12 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=12 ; Thursday November 11th, 2021 2:24:12 AM
Before moving out Brittanica takes a minute and a 5th bloodwitch level spell slot to cast prying eyes creating 12 "eye" constructs to act as scouts.
The instructions she gives them are "scatter, fly out as far as you can while maintaining a visual on me. Keep pace with the group. Tell me of any threats"
As for marching order she stays to the middle of the pack, flying about 15 feet off the ground.
For simplicity sake lets say the 12 eyes take points on a compass (North, South, East, West, North East, North West, South East, South West, East North East, West North West, East South East and West South West
Perception Rolls: N Eye 1: 18 S Eye 2: 24 E Eye 3: 15 W Eye 4: 29 NE Eye 5: 23 NW Eye 6: 18 SE Eye 7: 16 SW Eye 8: 15 ENE Eye 9: 24 WNW Eye 10: 29 ESE Eye 11: 14 WSW Eye 12: 12
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden; 24 hours Prying Eyes : 12 semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) that move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions; 10 hours
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 3+divination unused; 2 used 5th: 2+true seeing unused; 1 used
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots), mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots), magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
12 Prying Eyes: N FIne Construct 1 HP AC 18 (+8 size bonus) Fly 30 feet (average) Skills +20 Fly +16 stealth +10 Perception subject to illusions, darkness, fog, and any other factors that affect your ability to receive visual information about your surroundings. An eye traveling in darkness must find its way by touch.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis d20+15=31 ; Thursday November 11th, 2021 6:01:28 AM
Ohen will be in the back, in front of Zanderallen.
Perception 31
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Thursday November 11th, 2021 6:56:13 AM
Stohp follows behind Stock so as to be able to reach over and support him in case of a fight.
DM MikeK - Something planty this way comes d10=6 ; d4=4 ; Thursday November 11th, 2021 9:08:25 AM
The Shield arrange themselves, and follow after Stock.
Delia, Hawky, and a dozen magical eyes scatter around the main group.
Stock figures he's nearly covered the 150' Cathbad said to travel, when several of Brittanica's eyes dart back from the east. The sorceress receives a picture of six creatures approaching. Each appears to be a carpet of white fungus encasing a dense mass of vegetation. The creatures are 6' tall and heavy, crashing through the underbrush just like Stock.
The rest of the Shields pick up on the sound of something coming from their right.
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d20+12=27 ; d20+14=34 ; d6+4=8 ; Thursday November 11th, 2021 11:34:48 AM
Brittanica tries to see if she recognizes what the creatures are
(Knowledge[Nature]: 27)
If she knows what they are she tells the party that 6 of them are approaching. If she doesn't know what they are she simply says 6 fungal creatures approaching.
She prepares to cast black tentacles if they are clumped together when they approach the group targetting the clump so that as many fungus creatures as possible are caught by the grappling tentacles.
CMB of tentacles = 34 for this round if that beats the CMD of the creatures they become grappled and take 8 damage
(OOC: How many eyes are left. Presumably after the eyes report back they fade)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden; 24 hours Prying Eyes : 12 semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) that move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions; 10 hours Black Tentacles : 9 rounds - grappling tentacles in a 20 foot radius
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 3+divination unused; 2 used 5th: 2+true seeing unused; 1 used
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots), mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots), magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles - cast, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
12 Prying Eyes: N FIne Construct 1 HP AC 18 (+8 size bonus) Fly 30 feet (average) Skills +20 Fly +16 stealth +10 Perception subject to illusions, darkness, fog, and any other factors that affect your ability to receive visual information about your surroundings. An eye traveling in darkness must find its way by touch
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Thursday November 11th, 2021 2:02:52 PM
Ohen will turn towards the east and wait for the creatures to appear.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+19=21 ; d8+13=19 ; d6=2 ; d20+12=14 ; Thursday November 11th, 2021 3:08:36 PM
Hearing Brit's report, Delia moves back to the party and readies an arrow at the fungul foes. She signals to Hawky to watch the other direction
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 114/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Thursday November 11th, 2021 4:24:38 PM
With clear information on the direction of the threat Zanderallen moves to the center of the group and 5 feet to the right to put himself between the party and the approaching fungus. "Stay close everyone." ---------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 63 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 94 rds
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 82/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Friday November 12th, 2021 8:23:45 AM "We could probably avoid them since we know where they are." Stohp muses. That would just lead them to the people we're supposed to be helping though, better take care of them"
DM MikeK - Psychepore - Round 1 d20+12=16 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+5=11 ; d8+5=10 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=14 ; d8=7 d8=1 d8=4 Friday November 12th, 2021 9:14:43 AM
. Brittanica recalls an obscure treatise on rare plant creatures found deep on the Monster Sancutary in New Elenna. It is called a psychepore, and is a symbiosis of two different plant creatures—a lurching bit of undergrowth distantly related to the shambling mound and an intelligent cluster of hard fungal growths that possess a malevolent hive mind. She also relays: -when hit with a slashing or piercing melee weapon, it releases a cloud of spores, exposing the attacker to the psychepore's poison. -they can can launch three fragments of its razor-sharp fungal covering as a standard action -A creature affected by the psychepore's poison has its mind clouded with visions of alien intent. The victim becomes confused for a short period of time.
After relaying this information to the party, she prepares a spell. There are 10 Prying Eyes remaining, presumably still watching the woods.
Delia moves back to the party, and readies an arrow.
Ohen waits.
Zanderallen steps toward the threat.
Stohp opines that maybe they should just leave.
Bartomus, Stock???
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The psychepores appear to the right rear of the party. Zanderallen calls out the appearance of the lead creature, but it advances another 15' before Brittanica can see it. By then, Zanderallen can see several others, and calls out the general central position of the group. Brittanica obliges, casting Black Tentacles at that relative position. The paladin can see four of the creatures are enveloped by the spell.
Delia can hear the commotion, but cannot fire as she sees no targets.
#1 remains grappled, but launch three fragments of its razor-sharp fungal covering toward Stohp. One buries itself deep into the taur's flesh. Stohp takes 21 hp damage, and must make a Fort Save DC 18 - If failure, roll a d6, and make a Will Save DC 18 or become Confused.
#2 also remains grappled. It launches razor fragments at Zanderallen. They all miss.
Terrain is difficult - Each square of difficult terrain counts as 2 squares of movement. Each diagonal move into a difficult terrain square counts as 3 squares. You can't run or charge across difficult terrain.
Visibility is limited - Visibility is 30' due to dense vegetation.
Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Confused: Roll on the following table at the beginning of each confused subject's turn each round to see what the subject does in that round. d% Behavior 01–25 Act normally. 26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently. 51–75 Deal 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand. 76–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject's self).
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=16 ; 3d6=11 ; Friday November 12th, 2021 10:42:51 AM
Bartomus was lost in his own thoughts and hears the commotion behind him. As he starts to piece together that they are in fact being attacked and shakes off his own mental focus on where he was stepping and if they were getting closer to Elvengard. He was starting to really hate this type of forest.
He shifted and turned about coming up to the side of the Stohp. At which point he is able to see something white and creeping kinda in the brush. He moved his mouth and fingers, and then flicked his fingers down towards the creature behind Stohp.
Shift about and step to N 10 & 11 Perception natural one for 16 total Call lightning - damage electrical - 11 pts on 1 Reflex save reduces have the damage by half - roll against an 18 Sorry, yesterday was nuts. Today I am actually getting married in a few hours here in Olympia
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 4/31 used Friday November 12th, 2021 10:48:57 AM Status: Heroism - 50ish min, Protection from Evil - a couple of minutes, Rage!
Stock builds momentum, high stepping through the undergrowth toward the nearest plant. He sees red and readies his flail to strike.
========== I think I can get to S9 with a double move even with the difficult terrain Header is updated for Rage!
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 114/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Friday November 12th, 2021 2:15:05 PM
Zanderallen motions for Ohen to move more behind him as he watches Stoph get hit with some of the spores. He forces his way through the undergrowth to her side and gives a brief prayer to Delay Poison. "We might have to deal with after effects later Stoph but this will keep any poison from further affecting you." He then turns to watch the fungus trying to escape the tentacles. ---------------------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 62 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 93 rds Delay Poison - Stohp - 9 hours
Delay Poison - "The subject becomes temporarily immune to poison. Any poison in its system or any poison to which it is exposed during the spell’s duration does not affect the subject until the spell’s duration has expired. Delay poison does not cure any damage that poison may have already done."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 60/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken d20+8=17 ; d100=55 ; d8=1 ; Sunday November 14th, 2021 7:37:33 PM
Stohp takes the hit badly and tries to grab her weapon (17 save). She grabs the wrong end and pokes herself (55 means she does 1d8+str damage to herself)
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d20+19=30 ; d6+4=8 ; 9d6=38 ; Monday November 15th, 2021 12:43:24 AM
CMB = 30; the 4 psycospores are still grappled and take 8 more damage from the tentacles.
Britannica drops a fireball on the psychospores. (OOC: I think I can aim in such a way that it misses our party and it either hits all the psychospores or all but 5)
Psychospores must make a DC 21 Reflex save or take 38 fire damage; success means only 19 fire damage.
(OOC2: Grappled creatures take a -4 penalty to their dex so the save should be made at -2 for them.)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden; 24 hours Prying Eyes : 10 semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) that move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions; 10 hours Black Tentacles : 8 rounds - grappling tentacles in a 20 foot radius
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 3+divination unused; 2 used 5th: 2+true seeing unused; 1 used
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots), mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots) - cast, magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles - cast, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis 10d6+10=45 ; Monday November 15th, 2021 4:05:03 AM
Ohen moves to O12
Casts fireball on the corner T14 U13 45 Fire Damage reflex 21 for half
8 images for a few minutes still (how long has it been since we went through the portal?)
DM MikeK - Psychepore - Round 2 d20+6=17 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+12=28 d20+12=29 d20+12=21 d20+10=17 d20+10=26 d20+10=17 d20+10=30 d10=9 Monday November 15th, 2021 8:21:31 AM
Bart moves to the sound of combat. Spying one of the creatures, the taur calls down a lightning bolt upon it.
Stock powers throught the undergrowth to reach a plant creature.
Zanderallen moves to Stohp, and casts Delay Poison on her. Stohp feels much better.
Delia scoots closer, and then unleashes a fusilade over Stock and into #1. Three of the attacks hit, though the arrows don't do quite as much damage as she expected.
Stohp grabs her weapon. Fortunately, Zanderallen's Delay Poison spell allows her to avoid damaging herself.
The Black Tentacles continue squeezing the trapped psychepores.
Brittanica drops a fireball on them.
Ohen follows up with a fireball of his own.
The air sizzles with burning plant. One of the creatures is dead. #2 and #6 don't look much better. The spellcasters note the wetness of the vegetation appears to have dulled the fire's effects somewhat.
-- #2 tears free of the black tentacles, and advances on Zanderallen.
#3 also tears free, and escapes the area of effect.
#4 remains trapped.
#5 steps forward, and lauches three barbs at Ohen. One hits an image, winking it out. Still several minutes remaining on the mirror image spell.
Terrain is difficult - Each square of difficult terrain counts as 2 squares of movement. Each diagonal move into a difficult terrain square counts as 3 squares. You can't run or charge across difficult terrain.
Visibility is limited - Visibility is 30' due to dense vegetation.
Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Confused: Roll on the following table at the beginning of each confused subject's turn each round to see what the subject does in that round. d% Behavior 01–25 Act normally. 26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently. 51–75 Deal 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand. 76–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject's self).
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 4/31 used d20+18=24 ; d10+23=25 ; d6=6 ; Monday November 15th, 2021 9:12:56 AM Status: Heroism - 50ish min, Protection from Evil - a couple of minutes, Rage!
Stock changes direction as the area ahead of him blooms with fire. He wades forward, edging around the writhing tentacles, at one point kicking one off his foot and eventually closes enough to slam one of the plants.
============ Move to R11 PA1 vs 2 hits AC24, 25 bludgeoning damage + 6 electricity
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 114/119 AC: (28)30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+15=23 ; d8+14=17 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20+15=26 ; d8+14=19 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Monday November 15th, 2021 5:34:38 PM
Zanderallen holds his shield up at the heat coming off the double blast. He is somewhat surprised to see the fungal masses continuing to advance out of such a blaze but that doesn't stop him. He attacks the fungus near him. ---------------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 61 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 92 rds Delay Poison - Stohp - 9 hours
Going to assume Stock kills Fungus 2 if not then will attack Fungus 2
Delia moves to M13 (current movespeed 50ft) and takes a shot at #6 (or 5 if Zander killed 6), hoping to stop the baddies advancing on her magic friends.
Attack 29; 19 (18 piercing, 1 cold)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=13 ; 3d6=16 ; Monday November 15th, 2021 11:14:51 PM
Bartomus suspected that there were more of the creatures advancing just from what he could see. But, he couldn't see far enough from his current vantage point. So he shifted about Britannica and Ohlen and watched as Zander and others unleashed on a couple of the trio coming their general way. He took a brief blink of an eye and snapped his finger downward at the third one in the set calling forth a bolt from the sky.
Move to M13/14 and if B can do that and see will call as a free motion the lightning Call lightning on No. 5 - damage electrical - 16 Reflex save reduces have the damage by half - roll against an 18
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d20+19=28 ; d6+4=5 ; Tuesday November 16th, 2021 1:55:16 AM
Brittanica uses a 5th level bloodwitch spell slot and her focus curse ability and casts baleful polymorph targetting psychospore number 5. Number 5 must make a DC 24 Fort Save or be turned into a frog. If it fails the Fort Save it must make a DC 24 Will Save or lose its extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities, loses its ability to cast spells (if it had the ability), and gains the alignment, special abilities, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores of its new form in place of its own.
CMB roll against # 4 = 28; #4 is still trapped and takes 5 more damage from the tentacles
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden; 24 hours Prying Eyes : 10 semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) that move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions; 10 hours Black Tentacles : 7 rounds - grappling tentacles in a 20 foot radius
Focused Curse used
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 3+divination unused; 2 used 5th: 1+true seeing unused; 2 used
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots), mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots) - cast, magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles - cast, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 60/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken d20+17=20 ; d20+17=26 ; Tuesday November 16th, 2021 7:42:34 AM
Now temporarily immune to the poison Stohp decides she might as well try to pin one of these things and keep it out of the fight (move to in front of Delila, grab number 5, 20 to grapple)
DM MikeK - Psychepore - Round 3 d20+6=17 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=19 ; d8+5=10 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=15 ; d8+5=8 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=14 ; d8+5=7 ; Tuesday November 16th, 2021 8:36:12 AM
. Stock moves again, this time reaching #2, and slamming it with his flail. The creature dies, squashed flat.
Zanderallen steps over the squishy remains, and slides in to attack both #3 and #6. He notes his sword's flame seems to have no effect. The blade end works well, though. #3 is in bad shape, and #6 is barely hanging on.
As the paladin's blade cuts through the psychepores, clouds of spores are released into his face. Zanderallen - Fort Save DC 18 - If failure, roll a d6, and make a Will Save DC 18 or become Confused. (Poison attack)
Delia moves easily through the underbrush, swinging around the two taurs, and firing an arrow that ends #6.
Bart parallels Delia's move, swinging around her, Ohen, and Zanderallen before calling down a lightning bolt on #5.
The Black Tentacles keep working over #4. Brittanica casts a spell, but it appears to have no effect.
Stohp moves in front of Delia, and tries to grab #5, but is unable to find purchase.
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#3 attacks Zanderallen. Three appendages reach out and try to bash the paladin. One hits. Zanderallen takes 10 hp damage, plus Fort Save DC 18 - If failure, roll a d6, and make a Will Save DC 18 or become Confused. (Poison attack)
#4 attempts to escape grapple, but cannot.
#5 launches three barbs at Stohp. One hits. Stohp takes 8 hp damage.
#6 attacks Zanderallen. Again, one of the three appendages bashes him. Zanderallen takes 7 hp damage, plus Fort Save DC 18 - If failure, roll a d6, and make a Will Save DC 18 or become Confused. (Poison attack)
Terrain is difficult - Each square of difficult terrain counts as 2 squares of movement. Each diagonal move into a difficult terrain square counts as 3 squares. You can't run or charge across difficult terrain.
Visibility is limited - Visibility is 30' due to dense vegetation.
Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Confused: Roll on the following table at the beginning of each confused subject's turn each round to see what the subject does in that round. d% Behavior 01–25 Act normally. 26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently. 51–75 Deal 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand. 76–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject's self).
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 5/31 used d20+18=26 ; d10+23=25 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday November 16th, 2021 3:51:00 PM Status: Heroism - 50ish min, Protection from Evil - a couple of minutes, Rage!
"GLAD I BROUGHT MY WEED WACKER! HAHA!" He presses onward toward the plants and slams his flail down onto it.
======== Move to R12 PA vs 3 hits AC26, 25 bludgeoning damage + 2 electricity
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 97/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+17=36 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+9=16 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d8+14=19 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday November 16th, 2021 7:12:22 PM
Zanderallen fights off the effects of the poison, even as multiple does end up in his system. He feels a little groggy but otherwise unaffected. The lack of burning from his sword saddens him slightly but he still lands two solid blows into the fungus in front of him. ---------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 60 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 91 rds Delay Poison - Stohp - 9 hours
Fort Saves 36, 30, 20 all pass
Full Attack on Spore 6 (not rolling fire since it can't hurt them) 29 hits, 27 damage (21 weapon, 6 holy) 17 misses, 22 hits, 16 no crit, 27 damage (19 weapon, 8 holy)
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis 10d6+10=38 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 1:14:58 AM "The wet vegetation is resistant to fire? Guess I'll use fire instead."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ohen will cast fireball on S16-T17, 38 fire damage, DC 21 reflex save for half 7 images
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+18=32 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+8=13 ; d8+14=17 ; d6=4 ; d8+14=15 ; d6=5 ; d8+14=16 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 1:39:41 AM
Delia gives Ohen a weird look, not understanding his joke, then continues to shoot at the mushroom monsters. (she should be able to see all but 4)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=12 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 2:05:28 AM
Bartomus could see no other option or approach to an attack other than to call down another bolt of lightning at the creature to the far right. As he does so, he sees a fireball blossom and fill the area as well.
"Let's light them up!"
Call Lightning 12 points on 5
Reflex save reduces have the damage by half - roll against an 18
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d20+19=39 ; d6+4=7 ; 5d4+1=14 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 2:09:33 AM
CMB of Tentacles vs 4 this round: 39; 4 takes 7 more damage.
Brittanica fires off a magic missile at 5; 5 takes 18 force damage (OOC: shorted the roll by 4 on accident)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden; 24 hours Prying Eyes : 10 semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) that move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions; 10 hours Black Tentacles : 6 rounds - grappling tentacles in a 20 foot radius
Focused Curse used
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 3+divination unused; 2 used 5th: 1+true seeing unused; 2 used
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots) - cast, mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots) - cast, magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles - cast, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 52/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken d20+17=27 ; d20+17=26 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 8:05:16 AM
Stohp does a better job of grabbing this time (27 to grapple) and hopefully is able to pin (26 to pin, using feat to grapple as a move action)
DM MikeK - Psychepore - End combat Wednesday November 17th, 2021 8:12:56 AM
Stock moves again, and squashes another psychepore. #3 dies under his flail.
Zanderallen moves as well, and cuts down #5. DM Note - #6 died last round. My bad for not removing from the map. Again, a cloud of spores erupt from the creature as his sword slashes through it. Zanderallen - Fort Save DC 18 - If failure, roll a d6, and make a Will Save DC 18 or become Confused. (Poison attack)
Ohen declares the best way to beat fire resistance is with more fire, and drops another fireball.
Both Zanderallen and Stock see the last psychepore go down in flames.
A heavy silence again falls over this part of the Wood.
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 5/31 used d20+20=29 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 11:13:38 AM Status: Heroism - 50ish min, Protection from Evil - maybe another minute, fatigued for a short time
"I think oppressive is the right term for this place. I'm not worried it will kill us but it certainly wants to. We shouldn't be far from Elvenguard...but where is it?
Delia - does Hawky see anything?"
========== Perception 29
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 97/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+17=22 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 6:43:23 PM
Coughing out the last of the spores Zanderallen backs away from the fungal masses. "Agreed, we should be real close. Can't see anything through these trees. Let's not dally around for the forest to try and kill us again though." Mentally noting they'll still need to deal with Stohp's poison at some point he also knows they have plenty of time before it's an issue. He moves to retake his position as rear guard and continue one their way. --------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 59 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 90 rds Delay Poison - Stohp - 9 hours
Fort Save 22 passes
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+12=31 ; d20+23=32 ; Wednesday November 17th, 2021 7:30:51 PM
Delia gives Hawky a sharp whistle, sending him above the treeline to see if he can see anything that looks like a clearing. "Good question. Let's see." She sets up on the opposite side of the party as Stock and looks and listens for anything else approaching.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Thursday November 18th, 2021 1:52:35 AM "I believe it's just a bit farther north, let's keep moving once Hawky looks around."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=34 ; Thursday November 18th, 2021 2:35:46 AM "Really starting to hate this place," Bartomus said to no one in particular and shifted his attention towards the north. He took a moment and looked about for anything that seemed well odder than the last few things.
She asks, "Should we press on before any more plant creatures shows up? Also does anyone need any healing? I can cast a number of cure spells as a bloodwitch."
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden; 24 hours Prying Eyes : 10 semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) that move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions; 10 hours
Focused Curse used
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 3+divination unused; 2 used 5th: 1+true seeing unused; 2 used
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots) , mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots) - cast, magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles - cast, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
10 Prying Eyes: N FIne Construct 1 HP AC 18 (+8 size bonus) Fly 30 feet (average) Skills +20 Fly +16 stealth +10 Perception subject to illusions, darkness, fog, and any other factors that affect your ability to receive visual
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 52/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Thursday November 18th, 2021 7:19:07 AM
Stohp reports she could use a little, she's down 30 hp.
DM MikeK - Hawky hunts Thursday November 18th, 2021 8:13:22 AM
Zanderallen and Brittanica want to push on.
But, the rest of the party elects to wait a moment. Stohp answers Brittanica's question about needing healing.
Delia gives Hawky a Seek command, and the bird dutifully flies up above the canopy. She's been gone less than a minute before a cry Delia recognizes as 'found something' pierces the silence from the north.
At about the same time, two of Brittanica's Prying Eyes return - one from the north, and one from the southwest.
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 5/31 used Thursday November 18th, 2021 9:41:47 AM Status: Heroism - just under 50 min Stock nods appreciatively at Brittanica and says, "Shockingly I came out of that unscathed. It's a rare day when that happens. I'll need your help soon enough though."
He then waits for Delia to give the signal to head north and pushes through the thick overgrowth, at one point pulling out his axe to help clear the path.
Delia's head jerks up at Hawky's signal, "Got something." Checking to make sure the party is ready, she sets off stealthily in the direction of his cry to scout their path a little bit. She'll stay about 20 feet in front of the party.
========== Stealth: 32 Perception: 33
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Thursday November 18th, 2021 11:19:46 PM "Doubt any of this will be friendly," Bartomus said when the reports indicated something of note to the north and the south. "I say we dash to where the city should be and try to get there as quickly as possible. "
How much time has passed since the fight? Thinking of the lightning spell.
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 4d8+10=28 ; Friday November 19th, 2021 12:15:27 AM
Britannica casts cure critical wounds on Stohp healing 28 points of damage.
She then receives the reports from her 2 eyes.
I believe this process takes 3 rounds. What did her 2 eyes that returned see?
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden; 24 hours Prying Eyes : 8 semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) that move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions; 10 hours
Focused Curse used
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 2+divination unused; 3 used 5th: 1+true seeing unused; 2 used
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots) , mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots) - cast, magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles - cast, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Friday November 19th, 2021 1:34:39 AM "Alright, let's press on."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 52/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Friday November 19th, 2021 8:10:02 AM
Stohp is ready to go though no one healed her.
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 Friday November 19th, 2021 8:20:50 AM
(OOC: What are you saying Mitch? Brittanica healed Stohp for 28 points of damge)
DM MikeK - Watching TV Friday November 19th, 2021 8:36:24 AM
. Brittanica cast cure critical wounds on Stohp healing 28 points of damage
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Brittanica holds the party a few rounds to receive the report from her Eyes:
To the north, about a quarter mile away, a grove of large trees sit in a semi-clearing. A village is built into the trees. From small flower decked homes to large multi-family dwellings, all are suspended above the ground. Some are no more than twenty feet up while others are over seventy five feet in the air.
To the southwest, about a quarter mile before the Eyes turned to return, more plant monsters advance. Four creatures, some kind of large plant composed mostly of vines and thorns, are zipping along the ground toward the party at good speed.
Meanwhile, Hawky bursts in from the canopy, lands on Delia, gives her another 'found something' screech, launches back through into the sky, and gives another screech as she heads north.
Stock (JonM) HP: 185/185; AC: 26/24/14 DR 2/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 5/31 used Friday November 19th, 2021 8:47:24 AM "Right...North toward the village or southwest toward vine monsters. If it was just me I'd say southwest...but thinking of you all let's go north."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 Friday November 19th, 2021 11:26:24 AM Longstrider 9 hrs, Barkskin 90 min, Speak with Animals 9 mins
Seeing Hawky come in for another report, Delia quickly casts Speak with Animals. Before he launches off again she asks, "Whatcha got, little guy?"
In regards to the plants, "Question is, even if y'all can outrun them, if we ignore them will they just attack Elvengard anyway? Or do they stay in their houses and stay safe?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 97/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Friday November 19th, 2021 12:39:22 PM
Listening to the reports come in Zanderallen looks around, really not enjoying the extremely limited visibility of the woods. "Stock, let's you and me walk on the southwest side of the group as we continue onward. The forest is really trying to kill us and I want to talk to Elvenguard about why before it succeeds. We're running blind on why at the moment." With that Zander motion for everyone to continue to the north while maintaining his position as read guard. --------------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 56 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 87 rds Delay Poison - Stohp - 9 hours
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 80/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Sunday November 21st, 2021 12:40:25 PM
(I forgot to refresh and so didn't see the post that healed me).
Stohp thanks Brittanica for the healing and is ready to go.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Sunday November 21st, 2021 3:46:44 PM "North, very, very much north!" Bartomus said with a great deal of gusto. He headed that way staying a bit behind to help Zander to put a defense up against the creeping running vines.
"I say we try to hold them off at Elvengard in the clearing, better where we can see them rather amidst all of this brush."
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d20+12=30 ; Monday November 22nd, 2021 12:57:09 AM
Know[Nature]:30
Brittanica sees if she recognizes the new plant monsters coming towards them.
She tells Stohp she is welcome and says, "Yes let's press on towards the village."
She flies towards their destination
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden; 24 hours Prying Eyes : 8 semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) that move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions; 10 hours
Focused Curse used
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 2+divination unused; 3 used 5th: 1+true seeing unused; 2 used
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots) , mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots) - cast, magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles - cast, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
DM MikeK - Respite Monday November 22nd, 2021 8:30:24 AM
While Brittanica was receiving the report from her eyes, Delia took the opportunity to cast a spell, and speak with Hawky.
"Safe air," she responds to the ranger's question. "Safe air. And people. People/hunters hide in trees."
Brittanica believes the oncoming creatures are known as Blood Brambles. She can't recall much about them other than they are Large Plants with razor sharp thorns, and nastier than either the purple orcs or psychepores.
The party consensus is to move north. And so, after a bit of marching order reorganization, they do so.
After a mere 60' of travel, things change dramatically.
The undergrowth lessens considerably. The party is still in a forested area, but the trees are more spaced out, and undergrowth is non-existent. It is possible to see 60-80', with an actual sunbeam occasionally breaking through the canopy.
More critically, the oppressive presence of the Crying Wood is gone.
It feels as if emerging from beneath a heavy load.
Stock (JonM) HP: 149/149; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 5/31 used d20+20=28 ; Monday November 22nd, 2021 10:57:22 AM "Amazing...it's like an invisible barrier...and all of a sudden things feel better."
Stock looks up into the trees for the "hunters" above and also scans to the southwest for the oncoming plant things.
====== Perception 28
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=21 ; Monday November 22nd, 2021 3:01:45 PM
Bartomus followed along with the others taking more of a rear position as he didn't have to worry about the nasty underbrush as much as everyone else. When they got to the change point, where the oppression of the Crying Wood gave way, he stood a bit taller and took a large stretch.
While he stretched, he took a look about for any of the hidden warriors that they had been warned about.
"Do we just yell out hello?" He asked Zander and Micah.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+23=30 ; d20+12=18 ; Monday November 22nd, 2021 4:47:07 PM
Delia asks Hawky if he can point her to any specific people and scans the trees and houses for any of these hunters. As she looks around, she pets his head and tells him how much of a good boy he is for scouting.
When Brit shares what's following them, she remarks, "Didn't we have to face some of those when Jasper and his friends were under siege?" She shares what she knows/remembers about the Blood Brambles too.
Delia perception: 30 Know (nature): 18
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 97/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Monday November 22nd, 2021 5:54:57 PM
Still nervously glancing at the direction the blood brambles are coming Zander lets out the breath he didn't know he been holding as the presence of the Crying Wood is gone. He nods at Bart and hollers out, "Hello Elvengaurd. This is the Silver Shields, Cathbad sent us to help. There are Blood Brambles coming after us. We can deal with them if they are a problem." --------------------------- Protection from Evil - Stock - 51 rds Divine Bond (+2 Flaming, Holy total bonus) - 82 rds Delay Poison - Stohp - 9 hours
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 d20+14=22 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=28 ; Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 12:59:15 AM
Presumably the 8 remaining eye constructs are still following orders at this time and keeping an eye out for threats despite the fact that they have reached Elvengard and are out of the crying wood.
Britannica says, "You'd think someone would use a feather token to create an oak tree inside the bounds of Elvengard proper so that the druids wouldn't have to cover all that distance to get here from the tree species they are using. Despite their nature lore they obviously are ill equipped to deal with whatever has the Crying Wood so agitated these days and one thinks they would have taken measures to create a safer passage to the city before things got this bad. I think when we get back we should raise the prospect of using a feather token in this manner with Lady Cathbad. It may save them future grief. Plus if we have an easier way to get here mayhap Bartomus could borrow the gem and we could visit Elvengard frequently enough that I could become familiar enough with the city to teleport here without so much of a risk of mishap. Theoretically if the gem has some energy signature that is recognized by the guardian of this place then as I've speculated applying it to other spells should convey the same message and he should let us through."
Active Effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC; 9 hours Overland Flight - 9 hours; 40 foot fly speed (good) +4 bonus to Fly Checks; Can hustle Barkskin - +4 Natural AC; 100 minutes Threefold Aspect (Maiden) - +2 Dex; +2 Con; -2 Wis; Brittanica appears as a young adult maiden; 24 hours Prying Eyes : 8 semitangible, visible magical orbs (called “eyes”) that move out, scout around, and return as you direct them when casting the spell. Each eye can see 120 feet (normal vision only) in all directions; 10 hours
Focused Curse used
Bloodwitch Slots Available All 0th 1st: 6+comprehend languages unused 2nd: 5+detect thoughts unused; 1 used 3rd: 5+speak with dead unused 4th: 2+divination unused; 3 used 5th: 1+true seeing unused; 2 used
Current Wizard Spells prepared 0th: Toros Taur Try, Read Magic, Light (takes 2 slots) 1st: magic missile (takes 2 slots) , mage armor - cast, shield, grease, ray of enfeeblement + feather fall 2nd: acid arrow, glitterdust, false life, hideous laughter, flaming sphere (2 slots) + pyrotechnics 3rd:summon monster III, arcane sight, fireball(takes 2 slots) - cast, magic circle against evil + haste 4th:summon monster IV, black tentacles - cast, ennervation, dimension door + elemental body 1 5th: summon monster V-cast, telekinesis+ overland flight - cast.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 1:40:00 AM
Ohen breathes a sigh of relief as they make it out of the oppressive part of the woods.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 80/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 8:02:57 AM
Stohps been through this before in past expeditions to the forest so while relieved she isn't surprised like some of the others.
DM MikeK - Do we just yell out hello? Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 8:39:30 AM
Emerging from the oppresive atmosphere of the Crying Woods is a breath of fresh air.
Stock, Delia, and Bartmous look about for the guards Hawky alerted on. All three pick out a couple of figures in two nearby trees.
Everyone notices there is no tree city at this location. Brittanica would be able to do some math and realize it is likely another quarter mile ahead.
The mystic also comments on the efficiency of a mode of transport subject to attacks such as they just experienced.
Zanderallen calls out a hail.
There is a pause, then an answer. "We hear you, Silver Shields."
Two elves (the ones already spied by the group) drop gracefully down, and approach the party, hand raised in the universal "I come in peace" sign.
"I am Aeron," one says. "The plants are not a threat. They will not pass the barrier."
Aeron, and his companion, are dressed in simple green jerkin and breeches, and carry longbows and a dagger. Both regard the group with curiosity, and mild suspicion.
"Why are you here?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 149/149; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 5/31 used Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 11:32:38 AM
Stock puffs out his cheeks and exhales. "Well, it isn't the easiest to explain but see we were 'waiting for the other shoe to drop' - that's what I call it when we have a little downtime and we're just waiting for the next calamity to befall us - when we received a message that a guy who I guess is a ghost or a spirit or something sent a message to another guy - Stoneminder I think was his name - who sent a message to a Dwarf in the Float named Deepforge - I haven't decided if I trust him yet - that you all needed our help. So we jumped into a tree and killed some purple not-orcs."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 3:59:37 PM
Delia nods along with Stock's explanation, keeping an eye out behind them for their pursuers in case the barrier fails.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 97/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 5:16:00 PM
Zanderallen accepts the elves' assurance and sheathing his sword returns the raised hand gesture. "Simply put, we're here to help. A message went out to the WLA and Cathbad told us the last supply run had been attacked and unable to get through. We're friends of Jellah and would like to see her if possible." He awaits a response from the elven warriors, trying not to look over his shoulder where he knows the Blood Brambles are.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 7:50:16 PM "Plus, we have a bit of a history with the Crying Woods further south," Bartomus added without any real malice still trying to jump all of the mental hurdles that Stock ran through in a mere few seconds. He gave Zander a nod and added. "He knows the best approach for some of these assist things."
"Oh, um, anyway we can have a mobile version of whatever it is keeping those nasties away? I would love to know how you all do that."
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 12:34:45 AM
Brittanica adds, "I'm here for the same reason as my companions but I'm also a member in good standing of the Star Mages guild. I understand that some types of magic do not work normally around here specifically the kind designed to transport folks great distances and while I'm here besides help in the afforementioned way I'd also like to study the phenomena to advance our understanding."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Wednesday November 24th, 2021 3:22:39 AM "Sorry Bartomus, it probably has to do with the protector spirit, and isn't very mobile.
"What can we do to help?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 80/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Wednesday November 24th, 2021 7:43:42 AM
Stohp nods along as the other's explain
DM MikeK - Simply put, we're here to help Wednesday November 24th, 2021 8:20:09 AM
"I am Aeron," one says.
Stock answers Aeron's question, as Delia nods along.
The elf is completely baffled, furrowing his brow as he vainly attempts to follow along.
At Zanderallen's summay of the situation, the furrows ease. "Welcome then. Help is surely appreciated"
Bartomus and Brittanica add some questions. Aeron's companion takes a breath as if to answer, but Aeron raises a hand. "We will escort you to the Reeve. He may address you questions."
Aeron's companion turns, and heads north. Aeron indicates for the party to follow.
Stock (JonM) HP: 149/149; AC: 28/25/16 DR 2/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 5/31 used Wednesday November 24th, 2021 9:14:43 AM
Stock looks at Z and then at Stohp and says, "Maybe next time when somebody asks why we're here, I'll just say we're here for 'Hero Stuff'. Maybe these guys would have understood me better if I had been speaking Elvish. All Sid taught me was the swears though."
Stock dutifully follows along, happy that things seem to be calming down.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 91/91, AC: 22(14T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Wednesday November 24th, 2021 1:48:04 PM
Ohen laughs [b]"Please Stock, the next time someone asks just say 'Hero Stuff' followed by every elvish swear you know. I would pay to see their reaction. "Although I'm sure the person in danger wouldn't appreciate it much. Maybe save it for a less serious circumstance, if there ever is one again."[b]
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 97/119 AC: 30 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 11:15:11 PM
Zanderallen laughes at Stock and Ohen. He apologizes to their escort, "Well met Aeron, I am Zanderallen. My companion gets long winded when letting off stress. The presence of the Crying Woods is quite heavy outside your community." He follows along behind the elf, eager to learn more of the situation from the Reeve.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 11:18:02 PM
Delia moves over to Stock, quietly asking, "Could you teach me those elven swears? Depending on how these conversations go, it could be useful soon."
She follows along, setting Hawky to watch behind them. (mental image: Hawky is perched on her head staring backward intensely)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=24 ; Wednesday November 24th, 2021 11:36:25 PM
Bartomus joined in with the others after giving a thankful nod towards Aeron. "Can't wait to hear what they have to say!"
As he walked along, he kept his eyes open and looked about.
Perception 24
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 Thursday November 25th, 2021 4:49:26 AM
Brittanica says to Aeron, "Well met. I am Brittanica. I take it that Reeve is the title of your leader?"
DM MikeK - Could you teach me those elven swears? Thursday November 25th, 2021 9:04:06 AM
There is some good natured bantering regarding Stock's 'explanation'.
Zanderallen notes the presence of the Crying Wood outside the community, and Aeron grimaces and nods, but offers nothing else.
He does respond to Brittanica's question. "Yes, the Reeve is leader of Elvengard."
With that, the group takes a short 5 minute walk northward. On the way, Brittanica's Prying Eyes return, all with sights of various plant monsters at various distances moving toward where the party was when she cast the spell.
The elves guide the group to the base of a giant tree, and, at the base, they find cleverly hidden stairs grown by the tree itself into the bole. They climb up, up and up.
All around the group appears a town built into the trees. From small flower decked homes to large multi-family dwellings, all are suspended above the ground. Some are no more than twenty feet up while others are over seventy five feet in the air. The buildings celebrate nature at the same time that they are embraced by nature.
The quick and easy climb ends at a large meeting room.
Elf sized chairs are spread throughout, in general around a large table.
"Please wait here," Aeron says. "I will alert the Reeve."
Aeron leaves through an opening on the other side of the room. His companion stays.
Scene 2 complete - All PCs receive 30,000 xp
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 80/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Thursday November 25th, 2021 9:11:22 AM
Stohp has a strange desire to keep her eyes peeled for Hobbits. She doesn't start wandering around but if one shows up she'll take note.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 86/91; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20=8 ; Thursday November 25th, 2021 10:56:28 AM
As they climbed, Delia looked around at the city in the trees, smiling softly at the community so deeply integrated into nature. She trails a gentle hand on the giant tree, resisting the urge to cast Speak with Plants and having a nice chat with it. Once they are in the meeting room, she leans against a "wall" and keeps watch. Perception 31 (hit roll instead of adding my +)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 91/92 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=31 ; Thursday November 25th, 2021 11:53:31 PM "Well, this is pretty spectacular. Kinda like the Float, but in a giant tree in the midst of the forest, Bartomus said as he followed along with the others. He tried to see out into the Crying Wood to get a sense of what it looked like and also to see if any of the giant beetles could be seen. He remembered those.
Perception - 31
Brittanica Mundy (Hugh) HP 113/113 [125 / 125 - w/ con bonus] AC 25 / Touch 17 / Flat 22 CMD 17 Friday November 26th, 2021 2:44:55 AM
Brittanica flies along with their guides then stops at the appropriate moment.
She says to Bartomus, "Wouldn't that make it more like the Tree of Parting then rather than the float? I wonder who the Reeve is"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 80/82 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 22 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) shaken Friday November 26th, 2021 9:48:09 PM
Stohp has a craving for turkey.
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