'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Friday December 10th, 2021 6:49:53 AM
'Osul remains in conversation - no less aware of the other conversations, people moving or not, and the like.
He knows who he is. Right now, he is a Hero of the WLA, speaking with and listening to Champions and maybe Officers of the same. Proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is 'Osul, Warden of The Tree of Parting and Druid of the Culverwood can wait.
DM Steven - @ Grog's and the WLA Chapterhouse Friday December 10th, 2021 9:45:04 AM
Trellus responds pleasantly to Jinn and tells her he's specifically interested in a mine a day's walk from the North of the northernmost point on the bay...
"Well that's information we can work with Si... Trellus... let's see... a day's walk... that would be what?... 16 to 24 miles perhaps? " Jinn grabs a map of that shows the Northern edge of the Bay and she starts measuring. Clearly she loves doing this research... "Now then... look... here...", she draws a circle with her finger on the map, "See this mountain range? That's about a day from the shoreline and I bet if we were to check some other records of explorations of that area that we might find some info on the mine you seek... or... if I may say so... if it were me, I would start to search for your mine in that area... Why you want to go there?! There are no active mines anymore in that area?! You don't look like a gold digger either... ", she adds with a blush on her cheeks.
Armand walks over to Ogre in the corner booth and explains why he was cautious in sharing information. The Ogre responds : "I get it lad... I get it... sit... Valma! Get me some mead and don't let them eat all my spicy onion rings. Bring me some as well...". Easy guess, Armand is talking to Grog... owner of the place and his granddaughter Valma actively runs the place.
Then Grog continues: "There used to be many up North... Here in Windhorn there's always been gold t from the North passing through to the Plateau. Now lad... I'll ask you again... you seek the old mines... why? "
Moridark, Yurr'Neshi and Elyngael keep an eye on everyone. They have snacks, drinks, notes to make and Brawn to pet.'Osul too follows the conversation and tries to keep track of all else that goes around in the pub.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Saturday December 11th, 2021 5:17:59 PM
"Shady!" Trellus exclaims, as Jinn shows him the location of the mountain range.
"We're chasing some bad people," he explains to her. "And we think that's where they are going. You've been a big help. I owe you one."
The warrior takes his leave, and goes to find his comrades.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Sunday December 12th, 2021 5:11:31 PM
'Osul continues to speak and listen with George, and any others joining in.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Sunday December 12th, 2021 8:02:02 PM
Moridark continues listening, taking notes, and eating the onion rings. The mage writes quickly, as he knows the stories, signs, and descriptions will change as people are want to embellish.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Sunday December 12th, 2021 8:12:42 PM
Neshi watches as Armand gets up and approaches Grog, ready in case there are ay issues.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Sunday December 12th, 2021 8:14:43 PM
Armand takes a seat with Grog. "Let me ask you this. Have you had any .... visitors, claiming to be from 'The White Goddess' wanting to exchange their new gold coins for your current gold coins? Of course they are making the exchange at 1 of their coins for 2 of yours."
Armand makes a show then of sipping at his drink.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Sunday December 12th, 2021 8:19:50 PM
Elyngael says, "What sort of meals do you have available here? Something more substantial than onion rings."
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
DM Steven - "We're chasing some bad people," Monday December 13th, 2021 8:52:09 AM
With the information Jinn has shown, Trellus now has a good idea of where the Wardens could find the mine where the White Goddess is hiding. He thanks Jinn and rushes back to his friends. "Looking forward to meeting you again Sir... Trellus... " Jinn says; Trellus happens to notice she seems sad he's already leaving...
'Osul, Moridark and Yurr'Neshi are mingling with the young adventurers and are keeping an eye on the chat between Armand and Grog. Elyngael would like to have some decent mean rather than a snack. Valma smiles at Elyngael and says : "Of course! My Cedric makes a killer stew with lots of mushrooms and some bread of the side... or he can throw a rib-eye on the fire..." Valma refers to her human husband Cedric the Tall.
[Grog looks at Armand as he's asking about visitors leaming to be from the "White Goddess". In his baritpne voice Grog replies : "Doesn't ring a bell lad and that exchange just doesn't sound very... euhm... you know... but for the last time... you seek the old mines... why? "
Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Grog's getting quite annoyed that Armand does not want to answer to his questions... annoyed yet also intrigued as to why Armand makes such a big deal of this...}
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) d20=18 ; Monday December 13th, 2021 7:58:08 PM
Moridark doesn't notice anything amiss with Grog, and continues writing down notes and trying to have a good time while working. At the mention of a steak the mage's stomach makes an audible growl, "A steak you say? That sounds amazing! Can you have one cooked medium rare for me with some more of these onion rings?!?!" Moridark smiles and reaches for his coin purse.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 d20+24=39 ; Monday December 13th, 2021 7:58:30 PM
Elyngael tries to listen in to what Armand is saying. Perception d20+24=39 She nods and makes a motion to bring the stew and bread.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Monday December 13th, 2021 8:03:31 PM
Hmm a steak you say? I would love a really big one, just passed though the fire a few times. And i agree these onion rings are wonderful.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet d20+21=24 ; Monday December 13th, 2021 8:03:49 PM
Sense Motive 24 (d20+21)
Armand sighs. "Okay, it's just that we've been accidentally having some misfortune whenever too much gets said. In any case it appears at least two dragons have set up shop in the mines. One is posing as the White Goddess and hijacking gold shipments as well as somehow having her minions exchange her gold coins for two of any other gold coin. We're pretty sure she may have some larger designs on controlling larger portions of the Wold as well. The other is a male that appears to be in charge of some of the gold exchange drain."
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Tuesday December 14th, 2021 7:14:51 AM
'Osul requests stew, and contiunes the conversation.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Tuesday December 14th, 2021 10:41:16 AM
Trellus makes his way to the tavern, while thinking of another excuse he could use to revisit the WLA chapter house.
At the tavern, he greets his comrades, and tries to get a sense of what is happening there.
DM Steven - "Stew or Rib-eye lad... ?!" Tuesday December 14th, 2021 11:25:06 AM
(waited a bit for the last posts)
The steak and stew seem to appeal to quite a few Wardens! Valma smiles and yells to the back to Cedric to start preparing your meals. She immediately brings out more ale, mead and wine for whoever wants. It's always good to have a merry bunch present. Valma is very much aware that a famous crowd attracts more people... so soon the inn will be all the merrier!
Trellus arrives and finds the inn bustling with people. As he enters Valma greets him and stops him... "Stew or Rib-eye kid... ?!"
Grog sits up straight. Seems 2 dragons caught his attention. "Now THAT's something to talk about lad! Oh no worries we'll hush this down... 2 dragons!? I mean... 2?!!! Even 1 is a rare sight but... 2! So you lads... " he checks on Elyngael, "and the lovely lass with her pet think you're up f'r that?! I don't know the deal with the gold but ... 2 dragons... that's far more interesting lad! Never mind the gold... tell me more about them dragons! Ooh you think they're in some old gold mine up North... " Seems Grog could do with some excitement around here...
"Valma! More ale, mead and wine! We're throwing a party for our guests tonight!", Grog bellows.
(ooc - folks we're getting close to the yuletide slowdown so I suggest we have the party stay here in the pub for the rest of this week? Is that ok for you? Or do you prefer to start your journey North earlier? )
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Tuesday December 14th, 2021 6:35:33 PM Pup's find by me.
Armand will tell Grog about their encounter with Vurm the many colored dragon, and his healing and subsequent second defeat. The Wardens scrying ability indicates that Vurm was healed (mentally and physically) by this white goddess. That the party thinks the white goddes is in fact a white dragon and that the male helping her is possible a red dragon and their offspring was Vurm the multicolored.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Tuesday December 14th, 2021 7:24:47 PM Pub's fine
Seeing that Armand seems to have gotten their host intrigued enough to throw them a party, Neshi wanders over to Join Armand and Grog.
Moridark puts away his journal it is getting a bit packed for writing and decides to join the party. The mage talks with everyone, doing his best to speak to them in their native tongues as Armand relates the Warden's past adventures.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Tuesday December 14th, 2021 8:25:27 PM
Elyngael sighs. Another party. She shrugs. "Maybe Brawn wants some rib-eye when you bring me that mushroom stew."
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Wednesday December 15th, 2021 9:17:51 AM
Trellus blinks at Velma's greeting. "Uh, stew, I guess," he replies, his mind still trying to catch up with whatever is happening here.
The man slowly figures out Armand has pretty much laid out the entire pattern to the tavern keeper, and there's about to be a party.
When in Hook City... Trellus decides, and joins the party.
DM Steven - "Uh, stew, I guess" Wednesday December 15th, 2021 11:23:31 AM
Now that Grog seems to be overthrilled on Armand's story this last one tells the innkeeper more about their encounter with Vurm, his healing and subsequent second defeat. Armand also tells the party thinks Vurm's actually the offspring of this White Goddess and the male dragon helping her.
Neshi sees that Armand has gotten Grog intrigued so he wanders over them to join Grog and Armand.
"Come lad come... clear some space... we don't get to see many liontaurs around here... you've got something of a mountain lion in you sir... truly impressive if I may say so... some sit have a drink and you two tell me more dragon stories.", Grog add cheerfully.
Moridark figures they've got most of info already so he puts away his journal and starts to mingle with the rest... one of George's friends looks up at the half-orc... "Sir Strongwind... is it true you ride a phantom steed? What's it like? Can I see it? "
Elyngael sighs... she does not seem to be in on yet another party? (@ Lynnette I'm not sure if that's an in game or ooc comment... if it's an ooc unhappy feeling please send me an email) She shrugs and asks some rib-eye for Brawn and stew for herself.
Trellus is a bit baffeled when he enters "Grog's" and without knowing what he's in for he goes for the stew. He quickly figures out Armand's laying the entire pattern to Grog and this last one is is about to throw a party.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 4:16:20 PM Count me inn
The conversations continue.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Wednesday December 15th, 2021 5:42:14 PM
Armand continues. "Well our first encounter with a dragon was with a red dragon that had some half/dragon things as minions. But since we were pretty sure what we were up against we handled it fairly quickly. Of course our party was pretty different back then. People seem to come and go. Adventuring isn't for everyone I guess."
Moridark puts away his journal it is getting a bit packed for writing and decides to join the party. The mage talks with everyone, doing his best to speak to them in their native tongues as Armand relates the Warden's past adventures.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Wednesday December 15th, 2021 8:02:58 PM
Moridark smiles, "I am no sir, just a mage names Moridark, and a little weasel named Kardirom. He is up here." Moridark fishes out his companion and sets him on his shoulder. It is true that Iride a phantom steed though, if it is ok with these folks I can take you outside, and show you him.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 8:08:57 PM No Elyngael is very much the introvert, and maybe a touch anti-social her number one favorite enemy is humans. So I'm just role playing her dislike of large crowds.
Elyngael stays quietly in her corner petting Brawn and waiting for the mushroom stew.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Thursday December 16th, 2021 3:09:03 PM
Neshi joins the table and adds in where he can about the fights with the dragons and what they surmise about the upcoming foes they are soon to perhaps face.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Thursday December 16th, 2021 5:09:51 PM
As it looks like most talk has turned to dragons, 'Osul joins in - between spoons of stew. (nice)
DM Steven - "Uh, stew, I guess" Thursday December 16th, 2021 5:10:06 PM
After a short while Valma and Cedric come out of the kitchen. For Elyngael and Trellus they bring a rich stew with lots of mushrooms and dark bread on the side. Turns out it's pork cheeks stew with deep brown sauce based on triple brown ale, sweetened just a bit with some extra sugar. The meat is so tender if just melts in your mouth. The break is perfect to dip it in the sauce.
For the others there's a wooden plank with a fire roasted rib-eye seasoned with thyme, rosemary and black pepper. With it a spicy sauce some potatoes that have also been roasted over the fireplace with olive oil and garlic.
The young-lings are very happy to follow Moridark outside to see his phantom steed and of course Kradirom does attract a lot of attention to.
While being a bit on her own Elyngael is served her stew in the corner of the tavern where she pets Brawn. As Brown sees the steaks coming from the kitchen he runs his tongue over his maw while drool drips on the floor... of course the meat does smell delicious. Valma steps up to Elyngael with Brawn's steak in her hand "I left the spicy sauce for your wolf dear... animals don't respond well to the spicy sauce... he'll have gas all night and well... guess you don't want that."
Neshi and Armand continue talking to Grog. While they talk their dinner is also brought to them. Grog too asked for the stew. He dives right in and soaks the bread in sauce... his lips glistening from the sauce that runs down his chin.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Thursday December 16th, 2021 7:04:14 PM
Trellus dives into the stew.
"This is the night soil," he declares appreciatively. "I haven't had decent mushrooms in ages."
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Thursday December 16th, 2021 8:53:13 PM
Moridark happily shows off his familiar and the phantom steed offering rides to the children although he does stay within 2 feet of the ground
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Thursday December 16th, 2021 10:11:25 PM
Elyngael will eat her stew.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Thursday December 16th, 2021 10:13:50 PM
Armand enjoys the steak and potato. "You seem knowledgeable. Have you ever encountered a dragon before?" He asks Grog.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Friday December 17th, 2021 6:00:15 PM "I'm open to suggestions, fully aware that no plan survives contact with the enemy."
"Put another way, in theory and in practice are the same in theory, but different in practice."
DM Steven - PARTY!! Sunday December 19th, 2021 6:18:39 AM
Trellus and Elyngael savor the stew. The succulent tender pork cheeks just melt in your mouth... it very generous in calories but hey... you adventurers don't get to dive in so often now do you... and you'll probably work it off once you're heading North to finding a couple of dragons...
Moridark happily shows off his familiar and phantom steed. Several of the young adventurers are thrilled to ride along and even though they're just a few feet of the ground already the excitement is overwhelming. Looks like they have found a role model even!
Armand and 'Osul share dinner with Grog. The Ogre well... is not highly trained in eating etiquette... bread crumbs, drips of sauce are all over the place and when a mouthful of pork cheeks falls on his fat belly he grins... "oops... ..."
As he is asked about having met dragons before he shakes his head. With his mouth full he replies: "No lad.. I can't say I have but stories about dragons told by your kind are exciting to listen to... but it's not that I have heard about some perfect strategy for dealing with dragons either. But now that I think of it... not ever have I encountered a group of adventurers that went heads up with TWO dragons... at least I haven't met any that actually survived that so I don't know how many have TRIED that before... but in any case... you Wardens seem the right kind for the job. "
Then he bellows load for all to hear. "Tonight we party!! It's that time of year!! "
(DM OoC : folks we have entered the yuletide slowdown. Feel free to post. I will also post now and then and respond to any of your posts diring the next 2 weeks.
When we re-start the game at full speed I suggest you will be having breakfast after a good night sleep and you will be all prepped and ready to start your quest North. Any shopping in the CC you can do while we're back in the game however BEFORE any actual encounters...
I'm wishing you and your families warm and pleasant holidays and a successful and healthy 2022. )
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Sunday December 19th, 2021 5:17:40 PM
Armand watches with amusement concealed.
DM Steven - it's a new day it's a new dawn Monday January 3rd, 2022 6:00:35 AM
It's hard to say exactly when the party ended... people from all over Windhorn joined and soon the party was not only inside. Drinks, great food and fireworks. When and how you walked or crawled to your beds is unknown to the Wold and best it stays like that.
When you wake up the next day the smell of strong coffee runs through the inn. The place's a mess... there are even some that never actually made it home and just fell a sleep at their table. Grog though is already wide awake and he's started to get everyone out. When he sees you he smiles.
"AHHH well then... that was what I call a party right! There's breakfast if you can hold it down..."
One by one you emerge from your rooms and regroup at the breakfast table.
Now... how much do you recall of the business at hand?!? Any plans yet? Let's get back in the saddle friends!
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Monday January 3rd, 2022 3:41:36 PM
Neshi, not one to over imbibe alcoholic beverages found himself rested and ready to go though still wishing they had a bit more access to dragon damaging weapons. He heads down for breakfast and sees Grog already at work. Seeing none of his other compatriots in the dining room, he helps grog clear off one of the largest tables in preparation of the group sitting down and breaking fast.
" Breakfast would be most satisfactory Grog."
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Monday January 3rd, 2022 7:39:49 PM
Armand drank only a little and tried to go to bed early. Fortunately he had a silence spell ready to cast on himself to help get to sleep.
Coming down the stairs he greets the others. "Hello Grog. Breakfast will be fine. I'm not sure when exactly we will be departing as we may take a bit in planning."
To the party, "I believe the plan was for myself and another to cast wind walk and then we scoot up the coast looking for this old mine. Was anyone successful in finding maps?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Monday January 3rd, 2022 7:45:06 PM
Elyngael and Brawn return from camping outside. "One thing, if we find this gold mine I think we should land a bit away from it and allow some scouting. For that matter, maybe we should scout any settlements between here and the mine. Maybe we can find old white hair dude away from his mate and then not have to face two dragons at the same time but take them one at a time."
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Monday January 3rd, 2022 7:55:39 PM
Trellus hasn't been to a good party in a very long time, and as a result, he fully partakes in the food and drink. A lot of drink.
Around mid-day, the bleary eyed man stumbles his way into the main room and limply waves a hand in Grog's direction, apparently a request for food. "And coffee," he adds, blinking at the light.
Eventually, Trellus makes out Armand's question, and he brightens. "Yes, I found some maps at the Woldian League chapterhouse."
He goes on to describe the location of the mountain Jinn thought most likely.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Monday January 3rd, 2022 8:03:15 PM
Moridark bounds down the stairs, a smile across his face. "I didn't find any maps, but after the rest I got last night Ifeel like a million gold pieces!' Moridark did not over endulge last night on drink, although the mage was a glutton for the food. "I agree, slowly moving our wy towards teh mine seems the most prudent thing to do."
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 3:29:11 AM
'Osul will have been up before dawn for meditations, before taking a stroll around the town, and assessing the weather ahead.
He makes a point of finding the Catacombs, the WLA, and any other points of interest, taking time to enjoy what passes for the morning hustle and bustle before following the aroma of coffee back to lodgings. .
DM Steven - we've got a heading... Tuesday January 4th, 2022 8:55:03 AM
Before dawn 'Osul already mediated and went out for a stroll around the still sleepy town. The weather is calm and the sky fairly open with a few clouds slowly passing by... it seems unlikely that there will be rain today.
Armand and Yurr'Neshi are the first to join Grog downstairs. He appreciates the help Neshi hands. Both are keen on breakfast and wait for the others to join them. Elyngael and Brawn didn't spend the night in the Inn. Instead they chose for camping in the open air.
With a smile across his face, Moridark joins the others. He clearly feels alive after last nights party. What we cannot however say of Trellus... he fully took part in the food and drinks... a lot of drinks... it takes a while and a lot of coffee before Armand's questions about maps or information on the search for the mine sinks in... once it does Trellus gladly shares what Jinn told him.
Jinn has shown Trellus a map of the Northern edge of the Dragon Bay and started measuring the distance one can walk in a day. She pinpointed a certain mountain range at roughly a day from the shoreline... Sounds like the best spot for starting a search...
So it looks like Trellus has a heading - surprising he still remembers after last night ...
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet d20+10=13 ; d20+21=24 ; Tuesday January 4th, 2022 5:17:32 PM OOC - DM: The mine is a day's walk from the northern shore, but how far are we from that destination? It was my impression that we're somewhere on the western shore of the bay.
Armand studies the maps, Knowledge Geography 13 (d20+10). He scratches his head and points along the map, "Aren't we somewhere over here on the western edge of the bay? That mountain would be in the Scab right? What's our distance from here to there? Should we be wind walking? And wasn't there something about saying or doing some sort of ritual when entering the Scab or is that just folklore?" Knowledge History 24 (d20+21)
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Tuesday January 4th, 2022 5:35:32 PM
Trellus helpfully points out the location he found. "I've got a good idea where we're weaving," he points out. "I can cast Wind Walk, and take four others, so between Armand and me, we're shady."
"Tomorrow morning, we get up, cast the spells, head for the mountain, hold up short of it for any long term buffing, and then head in close."
He looks around. "Anything else?"
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Tuesday January 4th, 2022 7:34:46 PM
Moridark listens to the plans, "sounds good to me. Another nights rest probably won't hurt. If we are planning on using the treehouse then I won't bother to memorize my mansion, and leave that spot available for something a bit more useful."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 8:55:35 PM "Do we know if there are any settlements between here and the old mine? It might be useful to get some more information." Elyngael puts in her two coppers.
DM Steven - we've got a heading... Wednesday January 5th, 2022 8:45:59 AM
Armand studies the map Trellus brought. Together they draw a dotted line visualizing their heading. (OOC I'll be sending you a map of the Elennian Penisula and where imho the different locations are) There will be various way one can get there... you can take a boat the cross the bay towards its most northern point and then walk further following the heading Jinn gave. Or you can walk along the the bay skirting the Scab. Or you can use some magic of course to speed up things and avoid other encounters along the way...
Trellus agrees with Armand for windwalking North. Perhaps wait a day to better prepare? Moridark too seems to be in favor of waiting another day. Elyngael would like to know if there are any settlements still between Windhorn Hamlet and the old mine... looking at the map it seems there are none... at least none that have been charted.
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Wednesday January 5th, 2022 5:08:37 PM
'Osul agrees, and between meetings sets about gathering spell components.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Wednesday January 5th, 2022 5:42:15 PM
Since he's got the remainder of the day, Trellus makes a quick dash to the Catacombs.
In the morning, he'll pray for a new set of spells, and he's ready to go.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Wednesday January 5th, 2022 6:08:56 PM "Well I guess we'll be staying another day Grog. But please no parties this time." Armand retires to his room.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Wednesday January 5th, 2022 7:38:31 PM
Neshi listens and thinks a moment.
"Hey Armand, do You want I should go back to the tree grab a bit of that gold and we could go to the catacombs and pick up a few things?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Wednesday January 5th, 2022 8:00:11 PM
Elyngael shrugs. "I've heard of arrows of slaying, but I'm not sure they would do much good against older dragons as they can probably resist the magic. I'm not sure there's anything specific that is going to help."(It's a DC 20 fortitude save so they are likely to be above just 'adult' so they will probably have a 75% or better chance to overcome that.)
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Wednesday January 5th, 2022 8:52:09 PM "While weapons, and the like may not be worth the cost what about scrools or resist energy, restoration, or cures?' the mage asks. After the conversation Moridark will turn in and get a good nights rest.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Thursday January 6th, 2022 7:40:23 AM
Neshi waits for final decision and then teleports to the tree to get the cash, goes shopping at the catacombs and returns.
DM Steven - we've got a heading... Thursday January 6th, 2022 11:35:44 AM
The team gathers around the table once again and work on a strategy to overcome the dragon danger. Various weapons, buffs, cures, and other things go through their wishing list.
'Osul makes sure he has the required materials for his spells. Trellus makes a quick dash to the Catacombs. Armand had no problem for spending another night at Grogs but just no party please... Grog raises an eyebrow and adds smiling : "I didn't see either one of you complain last night though... especially your cleric over there", he points at Trellus, "... just a few more drinks and he would have needed a hand to crawl up to his room... " Neshi offers to jump back to the Tree to collect some extra gold if needed for doing some shopping. Elyngael and Moridark discuss magic aid for slaying dragons more easily... if ever that becomes easy of course.
Your call lads 'n lasses... gear up and let me know when you're ready to leaving and of course how and where you will go - preferably also along which route...
Trellus - MikeK - (AC32 T14 F28, CMD 37, HP (156/156) Thursday January 6th, 2022 6:13:28 PM
The next morning, and after a good night's alcohol-free sleep, Trellus memorizes his spells.
When the group pulls out maps, the man traces a straight line from Windhorn Hamlet, across Dragon Bay, to the mountain. "I take a group, and Armand takes a group, and we just Wind Walk straight across?"
[ie - following the dotted line on DMs email]
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22, CMD 34 , HP 147/147 Thursday January 6th, 2022 7:46:09 PM
Elyngael shakes her head. "Let's stay along the coast. I'd hate for anything to happen that would force us to land over water, like bad weather, evil magic that drops the spell, and what not."
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 117/117, CMD 26
Armand (Robert D)AC 25norm /touch 11/flat 24norm HP 117/117 CMD 25 Character Sheet Thursday January 6th, 2022 7:55:12 PM "I think Elyngael has the right of it. A straight route might be quicker but not necessarily safer. I have no problem with it taking us two days to get there if need be. Our largest problem is trying to figure out what exactly to expect. We are pretty sure there's two dragons, one white, but what is the other, buffs against one are unlikely to work on the other. And really I wish we could think of a way to trick one out so that they are not together when we have to face them. Heck if we find the mountain we can just start going along and sealing up all the entrances we find."
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended), Phantom Steed (Extended) Thursday January 6th, 2022 8:03:03 PM "I agree fighting one dragon at a time is risky, but two..." the mage's voice trails off a bit. Moridark goes through his spellbook absentmindedly has he makes mental notes as to what spells would be best to have memorized. "Iguess trvel spells for day one and two, then combat after that."
'Osul (Graham) AC:13 (T:13, FF:12), CMD:26, ST:(F14/R10/W25 + RNL), HP:103/103, Wildshape(XVIII):7, L. Lord:12, S. Burst:14 Friday January 7th, 2022 5:17:28 AM "I'm looking forward to seeing how I'm going to be helpful." Lunch, dinner, sleep, meditation...
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP: 116/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Friday January 7th, 2022 7:59:11 AM
Not having relly gotten an answer, Neshi Pops back to the tree for some cash and heads to the catacombs.
DM Steven - we've got a heading... Friday January 7th, 2022 10:00:14 AM
The wardens continue their preparations.
Trellus suggests taking the shortest and quickest route North but Elyngael quickly veto’s this idea... crossing open waters not knowing what might happen just sounds like a bad idea. The ranger rathers keeps her feet dry... skirting the scab following the beaches of the Dragon feels a lot safer. Armand agrees with Elyngael’s plan.
What troubles the Wardens most is the prospect of having to fight 2 dragons... Moridark feels fighting one at the time is dangerous... 2 at once sounds ludicrous. Armand suggest sealing the entrance to the mine... perhaps not the coolest ’Wardenlike’ solution but the people in this lifetime might sleep a little better... but... someday ... even years from now... they will find a way out.. they will be furious... stronger... more hateful... will there still be Bards the singing songs of the Wardens who chose a quick way out... the way out that killed so mane years later...
’Osul prepares travelling spells for today and then combat spells tomorrow. Neshi makes sure you have enough coin to spend in the CC.
The day passes by... constantly new strategies pop up in your minds. Night falls bringing an uneasy sleep.
Unless you want to do someting the day and night pass uneventful. In that case Grog hass prepared a healthy breakfast. Hopefully not your last.
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