Now, if you scare 'em off we're not gonna get that extra boat
Drotar Zaviyar (Robert S) AC 14/12/12 CMD 16 HP 14 d20=5 ; Tuesday December 14th, 2021 6:24:13 PM
It turns out that non one, but both of his sets of cold weather gear had holes in them. Drotar hunches miserably in a corner, looking for all the world like a bear fallen victim to a poorly placed dunk tank, when Beni comes over and helps lift his spirits.
Eating helps lift his spirits too, and reefclaw is a dish he's rarely been able to have, mostly being reserved for the upper echelons of the area, and those who can hunt it themselves. Washing his meal down with a skin of watered-down wine, he sees the pirates with the rest of the group.
"So how do we want to do this? If there's two there's probably more we can't see. And who knows what they're here for."
(Will: 5 FAIL)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Tuesday December 14th, 2021 10:06:31 PM
Isaac watches and decides to see if the two circling them are evil. I wasn't a garantee but maybe these two thought his group were pirates. Isaac uses detect evil and looks at the two people.
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 14/17 - Con drained! - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 2:35:26 AM
Kristoph casts bless
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 7:51:26 AM
Gore'Thum takes the direct approach. "We see you. Come out. State intentions." he calls to the dark and the two men. Teddy winces and hides behind the frog anxious.
DM JamesM: Day 3 - Morning 7:45 AM - Carnage (Map) Wednesday December 15th, 2021 8:52:07 AM
The fire crackled pleasantly as Blucinda ate away at the rain soak debris they scavenged from the area, clouds overhead darkened as the last remaining rays of sun passed below the horizon, and the sounds of night creatures started. Being that it was winter those last sounds were minimal, but enough to provide a pleasant "white" noise in the background and even cover the sounds of sneaky pirates moving in the grass.
Though everyone was alerted to the presence of the pirates, the hidden figures didn't seem to have noticed until Benni spoke about sentries and others around them.
Low Light Vision, Darkvision, or Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: {At benni's statement one of the pirates immediately headed back to the boat. The other apparently saw through the elfs ruse but wasn't going to stay and try his hand against so many. He too ran for the boat.}
Isaac reached out with his god given senses once more to try and detect evil. He knew that evil was like an axe chopping away at a tree. One chip here, another there, until any intention of cutting the tree down was moot as it was done. So too was evil with many smaller sins adding up until one's heart was totally given over to the black tide.
Issac Highlight to display spoiler: {Though Isaac knew the pirates were close enough, their hearts were not yet black enough to register as evil.}
By the time Gore'Thrum issued his challenge the sound of the boat sliding back out into the water was heard by everyone....the pirates were gone.
The rest of the night was quiet until just before dawn when screams of anguish echoed across the swamp. The screams were visceral and full of fright that shook everyone to their core. Whether or not the sounds left you shaken those feelings passed after a short while as the first rays of the sun lit the landscape around them. It was going to be another twilit day it seemed.
It was about then when they saw another boat floating twenty to thirty yards out into the swamp. Even from here you could see the blood from the carnage inside dripping over the edge of the gunwale into the water a short distance below it.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+6=7 ; Wednesday December 15th, 2021 11:40:30 AM
Snark can see the two run off in the night. "Aww, dang it! You scared 'em off Benni. Now we don't have their boat."
In the morning, he sees the carnage on the water. "OK, the water's a bad idea. And I don't think we need that boat anymore."
"Who here votes to go back and tell everyone we couldn't find their stupid plant?" He raises his hand and looks around.
Assuming others still want to press on, Snark resigns himself to the task.
"Fine. I'll just tell myself that whatever got them only attacks at night. I'm sure not goin' out there at night. Maybe we can paddle around near the shore 'til we find this Island of Doom."
The little gnome squints into the distance, trying to see anything beyond the murder boat. (Perception 7)
He packs up his gear and casts Prestidigitation on everyone to get them warm and dry. He also periodically casts Resistance on himself since it only has a 1 minute duration.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday December 15th, 2021 2:54:21 PM
Onesimos feels like he let down the team: Snark had a point and the elf resolves to remember that not every solution involves being open.
It’s a shock seeing the blood and boat in the morning. He tries to comfort Snark and the others. ”we are only here temporarily in the Wold. So while we are here, we should decide to take decision and actions that assist others. Let’s move on!”
The elf adjusts his spell repartiore and, after a little washing of the boat, is ready.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=10 ; Wednesday December 15th, 2021 8:56:21 PM
Tae Che also noticed the pirates(?) approaching but with everyone else commenting decided to keep quiet just in case they didn't realize how many of us there are. In the morning, she stokes the fire along with Bluesinda's assist and helps out where she can, getting ready to continue onward for the Spirit Woad they needed to locate.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Thursday December 16th, 2021 8:00:45 AM
Einar was a bit dissapointed that the pirates did not push for an attack... it would have been a welcome escape from this hideous swamp.
Hearing the scream Einar refrains from just running away from here... when Snark suggests returning to the village he almost raises a hand... but that's perhaps not what WLA members should do. The bloody carnage clearly proves this swamp is full of danger and they have not seen the slightest of it. A shiver runs down his spine... he holds his blade readied and the rope around his shoulder just in case.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 Thursday December 16th, 2021 8:12:40 AM
Gore'Thum snorts his derision at the now fled pirates. Teddy seems relieved.
DM JamesM: Day 3 - Morning 8:30 AM - Carnage (Map) Thursday December 16th, 2021 8:59:19 AM
The morning was cold and brisk but clear to the horizon as they loaded up in the one boat. Once all were aboard the boat sat dangerously low in the water as they shoved off across the way towards the bloodied pirate boat.
They approached the other boat and the small bit of land next to it. There in the grasses a short distance away was a shovel and a chest waiting to be placed into a hole for safekeeping. The inside of the boat and part of the small grassy island was red with blood and body parts.
KS: Nature DC 14 or KS: Religion DC 19(15 if Maab) Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see that several thorns are embedded in the bodies of the dead. It's evidence that a corrupted Fey creature known as a Forlarren is active in the swamp.}
Survival DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Whatever killed these men came out of the water and onto the land. You can see it had a strange webbed foot that had hoof like properties.}
The second boat is empty except for an arm and a leg thrown about inside it. There's a second shovel and a piece of bloodied parchment with a stylus in the bow.
Snark grips the boat in a deathgrip as they go. "Geez you guys, be careful. I not really a swimmer. They called me Riverstone for a reason."
As the grizzly scene in the boat comes into view, Snark peers in. "Ohh, look at those thorns. I'm guessing they were killed by a Forlarren. It's a corrupted Fey creature. Must be one nearby, so keep an eye out."
Speaking of keeping an eye out, Snark will assist another on their survival roll, +2. He also looks around (Perception 12.)
DM JamesM: Yuletide in the Spirit Swamp Thursday December 16th, 2021 2:21:40 PM
The chest turned out to have an assortment of coin that if counted out was about 100 gp in value and was lined with an oil cloth to keep out moisture. Getting that loaded was easy enough as they pushed off once more. Whether they decided to take the extra boat or not travel was easy enough as they rounded the small island and saw the standing stone island some distance ahead. Beyond that they could make out a cloud rushing across the ground like a large wall of fog from edge to edge on the horizon.
The fog was bearing down on them quickly and before they could do little more than mark their course they were in the thick of it. Those that had marked their destination in their minds directed the boats forward, but it wasn't but a short time before complications arose.
Suddenly however the small boat hit a wooden wall with a loud thunk. They'd hit a ship floating out here in the marsh, swamp, whatever and they were close enough to the bow to read HMS Vengence on the side of the boat. From above in the fog there was a welcoming yellow light shining from over the rail.
Since the ship hadn't been here a moment before they all knew that something supernatural was at work. Even so that dread they had all been feeling was gone. Like a heavy weight lifted from their chests they could once more breathe easily. Then of course there was the warm light above.
A short climb to the deck and they saw that the ship had no crew, everyone or anyone aboard was gone, yet pleasant music drifted up from the hold. As one of you peered down into it you could see a lavish feast was laid out on a table there with a jolly looking red headed pirate seated at the table. Braziers were set about the hold to warm it from the freezing temperatures outside. Above you and hanging from the mast was a lantern that cut through the fog to the railing. Beyond the rail there was nothing but solid impenetrable fog.
"Come, come. the food is getting cold and you need to get warm." said the pirate in a hearty voice. "You may have heard of me. I'm Red Beard the terrible. Terrible at what you might ask, surviving one might say. I've been cursed to roam this swamp looking for my treasure, but today it seems the powers have set another task for me. Come! Sit, Eat and tell me the tales of the day. You never know, you might even have some clues as my booty."
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Thursday December 16th, 2021 3:36:04 PM
Onesimos finds it harrowing to get to the other boat, learn of monsters that he has never heard of, and then travel through the misty swamp. The boats literally bumping into what his mind can only describe as a ghost pirate ship makes Benni get the willies!
Invited aboard, the elf looks at his companions helplessly and then bravely climbs up to the deck. ” Um, hello. I am called Benni among our group, it is, um, nice to meet you?”
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Thursday December 16th, 2021 4:44:38 PM
Snark struggles to climb aboard.
"Durn idgets! Why don't they make ladders sized for us little folk!"
"Oh, hey Red. Glad to meet you I think. Hey we got some bad news - if you sent a couple of yer folk out in a boat, I don't think they're coming back. We, uh, it seems like they had treasure. Is this what you're lookin' for out here?"
The gnome gestures to the small chest the pirates were going to bury.
"Hey - you're probably a well travelled guy. What do you know about Forlarren? My lore tells me they're some sorta corrupted Fey creature, but that seems kinda redundant to me. "
Does Snark know anymore about Forlarren given his roll?
DM JamesM: Yuletide in the Spirit Swamp Thursday December 16th, 2021 5:00:41 PM "Treasure?" ole Red Beard said as he perked up to look at the chest. "Arr. No. Me treasure were bigger than dat. Three steamer trunks o' gold with mithril armor and weapons fer all types. Gems too. Lost me map though, ole John Longneck had it last I heard, but he lost it too. Gargul rest his soul. As fer Forlarren, never heard o' any in a swamp. Mayhap in a forest. Dem beasties some kinda nymph, right?"
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+9=18 ; d20=19 ; Thursday December 16th, 2021 5:40:09 PM
Isaac had told the others after they found the pirates in the morning "I didn't sense dark heats in them but you never know with people what their intentions are." Know Religion:18 Survival:19 Isaac wasn't sure what could come out of the water and have hooves in this swamp but whatever it was it had killed these men. He also takes a share of the gold. No sense in leaving it behind.
On The strange pirate ship Isaac is more curious about Red Beard from the sound of it he was cursed to give support to travelers. Isaac decided that friendly or not he needed to be sure and focused on detecting evil in the ship. If Isaac doesn't detect anything he sit's down and ask Red Beard "So cursed ? would you mind telling that tale?"
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Thursday December 16th, 2021 6:24:33 PM
Tae Che takes her share of treasure, if allowed and when they bump into the big boat, climbs aboard. She is happy to be much higher than the level of the swamp. When Red Beard invites them all to the feast, she's not one to say no. She thanks the pirate for the scrumptious meal and drink and tells the tale of how she traveled down to Heranmar on a large ship and then getting together with the rest of the group at the tavern.
DM JonS: OMG Moment Friday December 17th, 2021 3:18:53 AM I'm almost done with this term's final project, then I shall endeavor to roast the brave, oh, no wait, wrong group, um, oh yes, help the brave adventurers during this time of food, drink, hot bath water, and a cute ghost doggie named "Chunk".
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 Friday December 17th, 2021 7:51:51 AM
Gore'Thum thanks the captain and explains the parties own mission. Teddy clarifies anything tthat's unclear in Gore'Thum's blunt, choppy common.
DM JamesM: Yuletide in the Spirit Swamp Friday December 17th, 2021 9:48:58 AM "Truth be told. Arr..who wouldn't tell der truth..Me crew an I were battlin' ole Johnny Blackhand. Yer might be knowin' 'im as Capt'n John Breckinridge 'o the navy 'round here. Yer see der we were ridin' high on der seas we'd jest sent most 'o 'is crew ter visit ole Davy Bones when ole Johnny stepped out wit dis magic stick. He waved it about and slammed it on de deck, jest up dere." Red Beard pointed up and aft.
"Next ting I know sum sea monster swallows me ship whole. So it's me an ole Johnny on the deck facin' off like two duelists. Him wit 'is stick. Me wit be sward. He goes and utters an oath on dat stick an I slide me blade right through 'is gut. Imma tinkin', self how'm I gonna sail dis ship all by meself when I notice dis black spot on me hand. Bout den I know ole Johnny cursed me, but I got sum control o' der ship too, so I knows I got dis do dad in me buried treasure ter help me out 'o dis watery prison so I'm looking fer it 'ere in dis swamp. So's yesterday or thereabouts.." he pauses as if he's trying to sort out exactly how long, but it's unclear to him. "Gargul 'isself plants 'is feet right dere." he pointed at where the table sat. "Says himself. Ole Red Beard, you a terrible evil scallywag an' imma make certain yer chained ter the Vengence fer eternity. Sittin' here alone wit only yer evil thoughts fer company, but imma give yer a chance cuz imma not all bad, he says. So's Gargul says dere dees young people an dis evil thing in my swamp. Iffin' I lift 'em up and get all warm like ter send 'em on dere way he'll see his way ter givin' me some peace. Now, I've been 'ere a long time searchin' and I'm knackered. Imma also been tinkin on my doin's and Gargul was right. I were an evil ole scallywag, so 'ere ahm tryin' ter make it right wit that black blagerd of death....an 'ave a bit of a talk wit' people too."
Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Red Beard seems sincere and truly wanting to change his ways.}
Red Beard lifted a bottle of wine and said. "Cheers! Here's ter mended ways!"
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20+6=16 ; Friday December 17th, 2021 1:59:03 PM
(wow that many DM posts in a day... trying to keep track... ) (Know nature 16)
Einar too saw the carnage being the result of a Forlarren. Something he heard of but never actually seen before. Then the pirate ship pops up... with C'pn Red Beard. Einar listens and listens and as he does his eye grow wider and wider as he tries to understand what the man's saying...
Kristoph is weirded out by the ghost ship and gives the pirate a sideways look. He's not buying it...
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=19 ; Friday December 17th, 2021 8:54:51 PM
Tae Che listens to the pirate's story and joins in his toast to changing ways. [Sense Motive: 19]
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20=16 ; Friday December 17th, 2021 10:21:58 PM
Isaac listen to the tale and it seemed genuine to him people changed it was in their nature while this Red Beard probably had still a lot to answer for he seemed to be trying and that was good enough for Isaac. He wasn't the best at judging people but in this case he felt that he could trust the salty specter. He tells Red Beard "Thank you for the hospitality this swamp is a gloom place and a safe place to get warm and have a meal is welcomed." Isaac raises a glass" To mended ways" Isaac takes a sip of the drink and some food and starts to eat.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+2=7 ; Saturday December 18th, 2021 1:13:00 AM
(Sense Motive 7)
"Well Red - Can I call you Red?- that's quite a tale. Say, this is a nice place to rest for a bit. It seems pretty cozy in here compared to that swamp we been in. And it's kind of you to lay out this food.
"So, we're in a bit of a pickle out here. See, we come out here to save some folks and get some plant they need. Do you suppose you could ferrry us over to the island we need to find? Well, after we rest some. And maybe get cleaned up. Ooo, that food looks good!
"Really any help or supplies you could offer at this point would be welcome."
Snark sits down at the table and piles on the food.
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 14/17 - Con drained! - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Sunday December 19th, 2021 5:02:54 AM
seeing some of the party toast Red, Kristoph isn't one to be rude and joins in.
"I'm not understanding why Gargul would offer you peace for assisting us" ... Raising an eyebrow he continues: "But since when have us mere mortals truly understood the whim of the gods? My beliefs aside you've done nothing but show us hospitality and for that I'm thankful. Raising his cup he adds: "May You find salvation".
The drink warms him and before realising he has reached for some food. He nods 'thanks' as he chews.
"We were tasked to see if some locals were in trouble here, but seeing the nature of the place I think they are with Gargul themselves now"!
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 16/17 - Con drained! - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Sunday December 19th, 2021 5:10:28 AM
(Header adjustment)
--- -1 Con (drained from spike, recovered 1 point overnight)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+8=10 ; Sunday December 19th, 2021 8:14:00 AM
Onesimos listens to Red Beard’s story, impressed dispite his wariness. He can’t really tell if the old pirate is on the straight and level, but he doesn’t remember many unreformed people speaking of redemption. Snark talks enough for them all, and Benni smiles and nods: he is quite happy with the arrangement. After all, Snark, while getting some used-to, has turned out to be an excellent companion and more often right than not.
The brown-haired elf smoothed his damp and muddy hair away from his eyes and relaxes his muscles, one by one.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Sunday December 19th, 2021 2:50:16 PM
Einar isn't the smartest from the group... he's genuinly puzzled about what's going on now... He whispers to his friends : "Just point me towards the danger is... ok?"
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Sunday December 19th, 2021 7:13:23 PM
Tae Che continues to accept the hospitality of the pirate captain, though she wonders if this might actually be some sort of communal dream...
DM JonS: OMG Moment Monday December 20th, 2021 2:42:47 AM
Red Beard watches the group for a moment then taps the side of his nose, "Arrr lad. 'Might being able to get ye to that isle, but for the moment, this old girl is beached. When the tides favor us, then we'll see what can be done. For now, eat, drink, rest. Me home may smell of sea and salt and damp, but she's warmly built. There be wash tubs loaded with hot water, which may not stay hot in this clime, I say, clean, get warm, and snug up in a hammock. And if'n your seeing a three-legged dog, 'is name is Chunk, he's mostly harmless. Hasn't eaten a shoe nor boot in many a moon..."
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Monday December 20th, 2021 1:31:43 PM
Onesimos takes up Red Beard’s hospitality, and gets a good bath, good meal, and good bed.
Ooc: hey all, I’m going to take advantage of the slow down. See everyone in January!
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Monday December 20th, 2021 11:05:36 PM
Isaac decides to also take Red beard up on his offer the swamp and the cold had drained him and he was looking forward to the bath.
Drotar Zaviyar (Robert S) AC 14/12/12 CMD 16 HP 14 Tuesday December 21st, 2021 7:54:52 PM
Drotar happily accepts the offer of rest and recuperation
(OOC: I'm also gonna go with the slow down. Finals took a lot out of me and they only just ended last week)
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Wednesday December 22nd, 2021 6:54:04 AM
===== 'Kristoph's Journal: (Month: One - Heranmar)' ===== After the depressing swamp, constant drizzle, being soaked for most of time and finding multiple body parts it was a strange twist that found us safe and dry. We discovered (or maybe it found us??) a ship amidst the swamp, complete with an ex-pirate and story to boot! The hospitality he offered, hot baths, decent food and shelter was very welcome, maybe there is something in all this god business after all?!
The last night before we left town still weighs heavy on my mind. I don't know how to tell the party, but I feel I must, lest they judge me ill. How is it that having pledged to never kill anyone - I managed to kill five! Why does this curse follow me?
I am fortunate that there were people who put in good words, but part of me dreads returning to Heranmar, what will the rumour mill say about me now? ==========
Before long exhaustion claims Kristoph and he falls asleep in his hammock with Blusinda curled up on his lap and journal in hand.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Wednesday December 22nd, 2021 12:19:59 PM
Snark keeps an eye out for the dog. He's had some bad experiences with dogs - they're big, they bite, and they tend to chase gnomes. He keeps track of his boots as he gets a bath.
Once out of the bath, Snark will use Prestidigitation to dry himself and clean his clothes. He also offers to clean his friends' gear with the cantrip if they wish. It's nice to have that awful mud and muck out of his shoes and clothes. And his hair. And his ears. Gnomes are not built for swamps.
He talks to Blusinda in halting Ignan, and works with Kristoph on his pronunciation.
Finally, he crawls into a hammock. As he settles in to sleep he says, "You know Red, I think you should open a Bed and Breakfast here in the swamp. You might not get many visitors, but those that do come would be mighty glad you're here. Thanks fer yer kindness and hospitality pal!"
DM JonS: OMG Moment Thursday December 23rd, 2021 1:43:04 AM OOC: I'll be around if anyone has any questions. I think after the New Year, I'll be in the drivers seat with James backseat-DM'ing ... have an awesome upcoming holiday ... and trust me, I completely agree with how draining finals can be.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Thursday December 23rd, 2021 6:33:55 PM
Isaac takes a much needed bath glad for some hot water and a chance to wash the grime away. To him magical cleaning always felt off. Isaac does ask before he goes to bed "You've been wandering this place for a long time I'm guessing do you remember the town close by Heranmar?"
DM JonS: OMG Moment Thursday December 30th, 2021 1:42:23 AM OOC: So we're back at it on Monday ... I'll be in the driver's seat, with James smacking me, oh wait, 'coaching me' on when I try to kill the party off ... or sic our pet Tarrasque on peeps ... hehehehehehe
Red Beard scratches under his chin while staring up at the ceiling, "Heranmar ye say. Hmmm, quaint, little port. The inn had good fish stew, and the maids were," he stops talking, looks at the females in the group and then clears his throat, "yep quaint place."
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Monday January 3rd, 2022 12:16:36 AM
Onesimos, warm, full, and refreshed, is again equipped and clothed for an adventure in the swamps south of Heranmar. Armed with good companions and more knowledge of the swamps, he looks forward to the group taking the two row boats in search of the cemetery where Spirit Woad is grown, and the Heranmar Woad Hunters who may still be alive.
The elf gives Red Beard a hearty handshake. ”You have been a blessing for us, good sir, and I will put in a good word with my patron for your eventual journey to the Lands of Rest,”
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 Monday January 3rd, 2022 7:04:04 AM
Gore'Thum starts paying attention again.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Monday January 3rd, 2022 2:26:52 PM
Still clueless on the why and how this pirate ship ends up here in the swamp Einar walks on deck watching the surroundings. Last night has been very welcome. Finally warmth found its way back to his little toe as well... The swamp, the boat, the warm bath in a place where one least expects to finding a warm bath... it's as if the are stuck in a different reality and Einar just waits waking up.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness d10=7 ; Monday January 3rd, 2022 5:02:03 PM
You all awaken to the smells of fresh bread, baked eggs and cheese, fried fish cakes, and of course rum-spiked swamp berry juice. Red Beard and Chunk seem to be in fine spirits, "Arrg me brave lads and lasses, this our last meal together. Chunk has sniffed out a possible location of me treasure so it's time for our passing. Your boat was a meager thing, so I've decided to gift you me last tender. She's a well-crafted craft. Chunk made sure it was loaded with victuals, and whatever spare equipment that wasn't too destroyed. Now, some things may be a tad chewed on, but that's Chunk's way of saying goodbye."
After the meal, Red Beard shows you the 'tender'. It's made for about a dozen people and is used to go from ship to shore. Though the paint has faded, you can easily tell that it is in better shape than the boat you had found. Inside is enough food for the next three days or so. There are also several lengths of hemp rope (50', 3 lengths), as well, sailcloth sleeping covers (think pup-tents). One last item is a battered lantern. It stands about a foot tall and is circular in shape. The front and back are flat. There is a cover for the front, and when it is opened it reveals a purple light - powered by a glowing amethyst. There's a note attached that states, "Chunk is scared of the dark, so this is his gift to ye, so that you path may be always lit."
Using the boat, you move back into the swamp. As the pirate's ship vanishes, the cold and damp, and mists surround you once again. It does appear that you have moved based on the terrain you see.
As the mists surround the boat and Red Beard's ship vanishes, the party realizes that Drotar is not aboard with them ... several minutes of fruitless rowing shows that the ship is gone and that the large Half-Orc has gone with it
Drotar awakens to Chunk's ghostly tongue slapping him in the face. Red Beard has a shocked look on his face ... "Lad, yer not 'possed to be here. The waters have cleared and Chunk thinks he found treasure." Red Beard sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose. "Ok, look. Ye better stay with us, for a little while longer, if nothing else, we can drop you off at another port, should the winds favor us" ...
Drotar awakens to the sound of someone banging on something wooden. His head feeling the pounding of a hangover, Drotar realizes he is in a room, a bedroom. A voice calls out, "Sir, are you still alive, we haven't seen you in a few days..." fade to black
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Monday January 3rd, 2022 8:54:03 PM
Tae Che thanks the Captain with a hug and kiss on the cheek along with tousling Chunk's fur a bit. She smiles when she sees the 'tender' boat and it being loaded with all types of goodies.
She settles into a spot on the boat and keeps an eye out for any dangers that might approach.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Monday January 3rd, 2022 11:59:32 PM
Snark enjoys this final meal with their kind host, made even better by sharing it with his new found friends. But the little gnome still steers clear of the dog.
"Hey Red - yer a pretty good guy for somebody that got crosswise with the Lord of Death. Thanks for the rest and all the victuals. And the boat! Wow!"
Snark is really glad to have a bigger boat as he climbs down into the tender. That small boat was making him really nervous. "This may be a nasty, scary death swamp. But right now, it don't seem so bad. See ya around Red." He waves goodbye as we push off.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 7:19:56 AM
Gore'Thum and Teddy thank the captain for the hospitality. Gore'Thum blesses him in the name of the master (not a spell just RP) while Teddy feels much more relaxed about the scary forest now. It's got some nice people in it and it can't be all bad.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20+5=14 ; Tuesday January 4th, 2022 2:09:54 PM
Following the rest of the group Einar too bids Red Beard safe passing and boards their new boat. When the damp cold engulfs the barbarian yet again he longingly looks behind him but the pirate ship is already gone...
Back to business... (perception 14)
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness Tuesday January 4th, 2022 2:11:18 PM OOC: Who's rowing and who's watching for underwater issues, and/or watching the shoreline ... Thanks ...
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 6:37:56 PM
Isaac shakes Red Beards hand and gives Chunk a chin scratch "Thank you for the hospitality it feels we've rested peacefully for the first time in awhile." He boards the new boat and finds a strange party favor in his pocket strange where did that come from he thought. He helps row the boat as they move through the swamp.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+6=17 ; d20+9=18 ; Tuesday January 4th, 2022 7:01:25 PM
Snark says, "I'm pretty sure that if I'm one of the rowers we'll be going in circles pretty quick. but I can keep a lookout for trouble."
He moves to the front of the boat. He looks at the purple lantern. He uses Detect Magic to see if he can learn any particular schools of magic, and what the properties of the thing might be (Spellcraft 18, so up to item caster level 3.)
Once the rowers are in place and we start moving, Snark will keep a sharp eye out, alternating between watching for shoreline for any sign of movement and looking into the water for threats from below. (Perception 17)
He gets out some breadcrumbs and if any larger fish appear, the gnome will try to lure them up with some food and then cast Speak With Animals to see if he can learn about a nearby island or any threats in the water.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday January 5th, 2022 7:10:29 AM
Onesimos gladly volunteers to row. ”my knowledge of the wilderness and things catching my eye are both very low, so I can help best by providing means of movement!”
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 Wednesday January 5th, 2022 7:16:35 AM
Teddy and Gore'Thum are just along for the ride.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness Wednesday January 5th, 2022 3:39:40 PM
Whatever boon Red Beard and his ship offered appears to have worn off as you get closer to land. As you row the boat through the water of the swamp in the cold misty rainy mess that the Spirit Swamp was known for that sense of dread returns.
Fort Save DC 15 on Fail Highlight to display spoiler: {The cold, the dread, whatever it is has affected you. You are fatigued. A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.}
Trevvor’s directions aside you were finding it terribly difficult to find your way and it looked like you might end up camping in a bunch of marsh grass on the bank when you think you see a structure in the distance.
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {This could be the standing stone location Trevvor mentioned. It could also be the Monument Graves.}
Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can definitely see that there are standing stones upon an island about 75 yards distant. You’ll have to navigate the waterway to get there and anticipate it’ll be another thirty minutes in the boat before you arrive.}
Rowers: Issac, Eirnar, Benni, Drotar(?) Look-Outs: Tae-Che, Snark Along for the Ride: Gore'Thum, Teddy
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20=19 ; d20+2=14 ; Wednesday January 5th, 2022 8:50:58 PM
Tae Che sits nearby Snark, smiles at him as she keeps a lookout for anything that looks suspicious no matter where it is coming from. "So, Snark, what happened in your past that led you to here; if you don't mind telling?" She asks plainly. (Fort: 19, pass/Perception: 14)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+4=16 ; d20+5=21 ; Thursday January 6th, 2022 12:22:57 AM
Onesimos pulls, confident he can help even though he’s not strong as the others. He keeps monotony and fatigue at bay through storytelling. Eventually, ”isn’t there something that way? Let’s row.”
Fort Save. 16 Perception. 21
And when we're hauled to Heranmar docks Them bloomers all come 'round in flocks That pretty Selene, we hear her say "Here comes Einar with his twelve-month pay"
Next we go to Bottom Feeders Inn Where there's good vittle so stuff right in When in comes Ralphus with a smile "Drink up me boys, it's worth your while"
When ‘ol Einar’s money is gone and spent Nor more to be had, no more to be lent Then in comes Ralphus with a frown Saying "Rise up Einar, let another sit down"
And so poor Einar must understand There's ships in the harbour needing hands So stows his gear like he did before And says farewell to the Heranmar shore”
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20+4=7 ; d20+6=14 ; Thursday January 6th, 2022 6:42:29 AM
(FORT Save 14 vs 15 - FAIL)
The cold and damp swamp immediately crawls back up... already the warm feeling is gone... Einar grabs the oars to help rowing the boat but he isn't a great help at the moment... (Str check 6).
Then Onesimos begins his storytelling... there's something melancholic in his words. Something sad. It doesn't really help to cheering up the barbarian.
"... I hate this place..." is all he says.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 d20=1 ; d20=7 ; d20=13 ; d20=13 ; Thursday January 6th, 2022 7:11:16 AM
Whatever good feelings Teddy and Gore'thum had vanish as they return to the woods and they're both finally affected by the swamp dread (fort save 7 and 12). They shudder and look around nervously (perception 17 and 12)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+8=25 ; Thursday January 6th, 2022 10:46:59 AM
Isaac is thankful for the help of Red Beard and rows the boat. He can't really help the others keep look out but hopes the others are doing alright. Chunk's lantern at the very least should help light the way.
Fort (25)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+7=27 ; d20+6=22 ; Thursday January 6th, 2022 11:38:06 AM
Snark enjoys Benni's little rhyme and claps when he's done. "Bravo Benni!"
But the little gnome is caught off guard and blushes a bit at being paid attention to by a pretty girl. Well, a girl twice his age, so pretty woman. Hard to tell with elves.
"What? Me? Oh, well, I uh ... I, well ... see I grew up in forests mostly, and we met lots of elves there, but none like you though. I mean not pretty like ... er, I mean they didn't look like ... uh, they were just forest elves, see?
"Um, anyway, Mom was a herbalist and dad was a member of the WLA, but he disappeared when I was young. I travelled around a bit. I got captured by goblins and was stuck with the Nosepick Tribe for a couple of years. That was something. Ugh. Goblins are gross. But I eventually got loose from 'em.
"Most recently, I worked in Hook City for a dwarven wizard. He taught me some stuff, but he was kind of a jerk so I caught a ship out - and here I am. With you. Er, I mean with us. And you, cause you're part of us. So all of us. With you included."
Ugh. This is not going well.
"So, um, how 'bout you? What's a nice jewelry maker doing in a place like this?"
Snark looks around as we go. As he peers into the mist he says, "Say, I can see something over that way. Could be the standing stone that Trevvor fella mentioned. It could also be the Monument Graves. We should go have a look."
He also casts Resistance on himself and on Tae Che periodically (+1 on next save.)
(Will save 24 - rolled a Will save but adjusted it to Fort) (Perception 22)
(Also, was Snark able to identify the properties of this purple lamp? What about his Speak with Animals?)
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Thursday January 6th, 2022 8:55:43 PM "Enjoying the sights and sounds of a dreary swamp with good friends, at the moment. I left my mom's awhile ago, discovered my love of gems and jewelry, and decided to go find a place to set up shop on my own. After awhile I found myself on the way to Heranmar." Tae Che replies to Snark.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness Thursday January 6th, 2022 11:44:39 PM OOC: Sigh. So no one has heard from Drotar or Kristoph's players since before the break. I thought I saw Kristoph posting in the Giggling Ghost but I could have been mistaken. I'm awaiting guidance at this point as to what we can do, as I don't know where two put these two guys other than leave them in the boat to protect it while the rest of the party moves on...
Thanks for reminding me
The lamp, while antique is sturdily made. The metal appears to be resistant to rust, and the glass panes are clear (they also glow with transmutation magic). The gem itself is not the best cut of stone, its 3" around and stands about 8" tall. It bears evocation magics, which makes sense as its been "Continually Flamed."
Speak with Animals - fish are very flighty. They warn of shiny sharp objects in the water, they warn of creatures with vicious graspers and maws, and they warn of eels in dark holes.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Friday January 7th, 2022 1:07:24 AM
Ooc: Robert (Drotar) is a Real Life friend, and RL is kicking his butt. Gonna let the PTB handle comms with him.
Onesimos rows with the others to the spot Snark found. The elf chimes into the conversation between the gnome and Tae-Che. ”Thats a great idea, it helps friendship and shared goodwill to know more about each other. I was a youth in Amberdale, a town outside of Plateau City, when the Year of Ascension happened a hundred years ago. That’s when everything living in the Wold died, even most of the gods, and the elevation of Flower to the gods of the Wold. I joined her following that year and spent most of my time in her Temple until last year. There, I was given a new name and mission, to be a beneficial hope sent to the Southern Continent.”
“In my dialect of elfish, I am Onesimos, which means ‘Beneficial Hope’ in Common, or ‘Benni’ for short.”
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Friday January 7th, 2022 9:03:05 PM "Ooof. Yer a nice fella there Benni, and that's a nice story. But if everything died, how come we're still here?"
(I'm not familiar with the story of the Year of Ascention. But there are beings that were alive then. If everything died, it seems like that would have a profound effect on the perceptons of all beings in the Wold. Wondering why this is not widley known?)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Friday January 7th, 2022 11:03:56 PM
Isaac continued rowing "So if everything died I guess someone got around to fixing it. Who was it another god or someone like us? Mortal I mean.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness Friday January 7th, 2022 11:47:17 PM OOC: Ok, I/we are going to continue, and hopefully Robert and Steven are ok and can join us shortly
IC: As the party rows the boat around the a bend in the grassy islands scattered about the marsh, or swamp rather, you can clearly see a small grassy island or hill with twelve standing stones arrayed in a circle. The post and lintel design of these stones is evident, but over the years the posts have shifted and the lintels have fallen. Any holy or sacred power here has long since waned, but the grass here is short and many bright red flowers can be seen growing against the haphazard assortment of blocks and stones.
KS: Nature DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The red flowers are the Spirit Woad. You know that flower is red until picked. }
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Saturday January 8th, 2022 9:03:22 AM
Onesimos is concentrating on rowing and doesn’t know anything about the natural Wold anyways, so the Stones and Flowers mean nothing to the elf other than as a destination. The conversation, however…
” Well, the gods brought everything back, of course. I don’t remember much, no pain or despair. Just a sleepy feeling and then waking up laying on the ground and knowing things CHAnGED. The story is Marteus made a machine, and Domi fought Marteus but died, and everything died, but Marteus lost because of Gargul’s Spark (OK, I don’t know much about that part) and everything lived again.”
“I find it very comforting that I know with absolute certainty that my god is real and used to be mortal and that the Lands of Rest are real. It’s not a belief, it is a certainty. And that means that our helping others have definite consequences.”
The elf has a far-away look in his eyes, a peek through his normally reserved demeanor.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness Sunday January 9th, 2022 12:14:08 AM OOC: So I still haven't heard from our two MIA guys ... do the rest of y'all want to proceed and they can catch up to us?"
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness Sunday January 9th, 2022 3:28:50 PM OOC: Ok, so at this time Drotar and Kristoph will remain at the boat, as the rest of the party moves forward
Now that the boat has been beached, this area of the swamp feels more "solid" than what you have experienced. The ground, though squishy, is not the boot-sucking mess you've spent time slogging through several times already. The Standing Stones are around 75 yards from where the boat is currently resting.
KS: Nature DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { All sounds around you have ceased, other than the sound of the rain. }
KS: Nature DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { 20 to 25 yards away, in the general direction of the Stones are several white trees, which are sitting at odd angles }
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Something is moving in the grasses and shrubs close to the weird trees.}
Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { There is something lying in the grass next to the stones.}
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 d20=16 ; d20=13 ; Sunday January 9th, 2022 5:49:04 PM "Oh good we're here." Teddy says in relief. He doesn't notice anything in his eagerness for them to be done and gone.
With the gloomy swamp still weighing heavily on his spirit, Einar can't even recognize any of the flowers and plants they encounter and he won't notice even when the kraken rises in front of their boat... He just rows on...
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=10 ; Sunday January 9th, 2022 7:03:51 PM
Tae Che is happy to hear about the histories of her companions and where they came from. She steps out of the boat once it is beached. She tested the ground before placing all her weight on it. She looks at the lantern given to the group. "Should we take that, in case of problems?" [Perception: 10]
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20=11 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+6=19 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 12:40:59 AM "You know Benni, to hear your story, the gods are the problem. I mean they only needed that rest button because other gods screwed up and killed everyone.
"Well, at least they give you some power that benefits us. So, I'm glad you're here."
As the boat comes to a stop, Snark looks around. He peers in the distance and says, "Something's not right. Did anyone else notice all the critters are quiet? There's something bad here. And see those white trees there? They're sitting at odd angles, so let's be careful around those trees. What'd make that happen? Trevvor didn't mention nothing about some messed up trees. Everyone keep a sharp eye out!" He points to several white trees about 20 yards ahead in the general direction of the Stones.
If none of the bigger folk will carry the lantern the little gnomish wizard will do his best, but it's really too heavy for him.
(Knowledge Nature 26, Perception 19)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=11 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 12:12:32 PM
Onesimos shakes his head with a smile. ”Snark, there is such a thing as taking too wide a view. One may as well say civilizations are fine except for the people! Just because we classify them all ‘gods’ doesn’t mean they are all the same. Very much the opposite!”. The elf shakes his head again and drops the subject. The last thing anyone needs is a sermon right now. ’Even me!’, he thinks with a rueful smile.
He turns to Einar and touches the warrior to remove his fatigue. “We are going to need your strength soon, my friend.”
Benni isn’t any good at perceiving things or nature, but he is strong enough to hold a lamp. He makes sure the device it shining and plays it over the ground as they advance up the solid ground.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness d20+2=13 ; d20+2=8 ; d10=4 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 4:38:40 PM OOC: If I do this part wrong let me know
Two figures pop up from the grasses and fire their heavy crossbows, one shoots towards Tae-Che, the other towards Benni as he's holding the lightsource ...
Tae-Che takes damage as the bolt slashes her left arm ...
The two pirates begin reloading their heavy crossbows - they are 60' away (20 yards)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Monday January 10th, 2022 5:23:58 PM
Snark's eyes go wide as these guys pop up out of the grass. His first thought is to cast Grease on them, but he realizes he's too far away for his little legs to get him in range.
Instead he tries something else. He casts Silent Image, bringing forth some spectral forms that rise out of the ground to swirl around these two, hopefully drawing their fire from us until our fighters can get up to them. These flitting images do not touch the two, but swirl about 10' distant and on all sides of them - hopefully keeping them there. (DC 14 Will Save to disbelieve if they move and interact with the images.)
Snark raises his hands in the air as he yells, "I CALL FORTH THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD IN THIS PLACE! DROP YOUR CROSSBOWS LEST THEY EAT YOUR SOULS!"
He also hopes that if there are more pirates hiding here they may see this and just run!
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness d20+1=11 ; d10=3 ; d20+1=11 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 6:57:14 PM OOC: Very cool use of a spell - ignore the D10 roll, my mouse tried to run away
They both throw down their crossbows, but draw their cutlasses to protect themselves
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Monday January 10th, 2022 6:59:58 PM
Stephen C and Robert S, you have important email from me!
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Monday January 10th, 2022 7:21:21 PM
Einar is very thankful for Benni's calming touch. The boat has been beached... the ground is solid enough not to get stuck on foot...
"Sir Snark... why not test that Enlarge wand of yours again?" he says.
He gets out of the boat and draws his blade as he steps up to the archers. He's now 30ft from the Archers.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Monday January 10th, 2022 7:38:10 PM "You bet Einar but I'm not as fast as you. I'll catch up when I can. Maybe those spirits will delay them for a bit.
"Wait - sir? When did I become a sir?"
Snark will use the rest of his turn to move up, but he only goes 20'. Next round he plans to Enlarge Einar if he can get to him, though using the wand will end the illusion.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Monday January 10th, 2022 9:18:33 PM "Ouch!" Tae Che screams out as blood spurts from the wound. She moves up next to Einar and casts Daze{Will DC13} on the pirate on the left.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d6=4 ; d20+6=9 ; Tuesday January 11th, 2022 12:39:45 AM
Onesimos didn’t see the pirates and only heard the low ‘Whirr’ of a bolt’s fletching darting into the night. He moves up with Tae-Che and shines the lamp towards the seen pirates. With a burst of positive energy, he heals Tae-Che (and everyone within 30 feet) 4 hit points.
To say he is startled that Snark is commanding undead would be an understatement, and the cleric mentally prepares for a serious conversation with the flamboyant gnome. (Failed Will save)
……. Channel Energy. 1 of 6 4 hp burst in 30’ Calming Touch. 1 of 6
Will 9 failed vs Silent Image
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 Tuesday January 11th, 2022 7:14:07 AM
Teddy is confused by the sudden attack and confused by the sudden yelling. He doesn't even realize they are being attacked for several seconds and wastes the round but Gore'Thum is more aware and advances 20 feet towards the pirates.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+2=13 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday January 11th, 2022 3:22:40 PM
Isaac draws his light crossbow he was usually more comfortable with his sword but the long distance made any thought of running up to the pirates foolish.
Isaac lets loose a bolt. (Attack 13 damage 6 if it hits)
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness Tuesday January 11th, 2022 3:28:04 PM OOC: I'll be making a post in a couple of hours, I gotta run my wife in for a mini-surgery?
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Tuesday January 11th, 2022 7:10:37 PM
(I hope nothing serious Jon - take care)
Einar waits for the outcome om the ambush
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness Tuesday January 11th, 2022 8:33:37 PM
[OOC: Thank you mark [/i] The bad guys are 60' away. They have dropped their crossbows and drawn weapons.
Einar, Tae Che, Benni, and Gore thum have moved up 30'. Snark has moved up 20'. Teddy does not move up. Isaac does not move up and fires his crossbow.
Tae Chi hit the left Bad Guy has had Daze cast at him ...
Kristoph rolls over in the boat, dreaming of a warm soft bed
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness (Rolls and explanations) d20+1=4 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=5 ; Tuesday January 11th, 2022 8:37:22 PM
Left hand BG is Dazed
Einar's bolt misses as his target unceremoniously moves to the right
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Tuesday January 11th, 2022 8:59:33 PM
(OOC: no Grease spell was cast, only Silent Image.)
Snark scurries up to Einar, using his Wand of Enlarge Person to turn Einar into a veritable giant. Well, a giant compared to the little gnome. Just size large for everyone else.
This also means he has to stop concentrating on the illusion, so the swirling spirits suddenly vanish. Still, Snark yells, "BEWARE! SURRENDER NOW OR THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD MAY RETURN FOR YOU!"
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Tuesday January 11th, 2022 10:07:03 PM
Tae Che nods thanks to Benni for the healing and then casts her Mage Armor spell on herself before taking her longspear into her hands.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday January 12th, 2022 12:42:36 AM
Onesimos is thankful the spirits have gone, but still doesn’t like the implications of Snark being, to his sight, a necromancer. He catches up to Tae-Che, and holds his Morningstar in one hand and the lantern in the other.
….. Double move (40’)
Channel Energy. 1 of 6 Calming Touch. 1 of 6
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 d20=12 ; Wednesday January 12th, 2022 3:19:40 AM
Gore'Thum advances to just out of the two men's reach and rumbles, Listen to the gnome. Surrender." He glares at them and tries to look intimidating (11 intimidate). Teddy realizes what's gone and hurries closer (double move to 20 feet away)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Wednesday January 12th, 2022 1:05:25 PM "Huh. 'Listen to the gnome." Now that's a phrase you don't hear too much. Yer alright there Toadzilla!"
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20+4=8 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=14 ; 2d6+10=17 ; Wednesday January 12th, 2022 1:37:40 PM
Enlarged Einar wickedly smiles... he hates this swamp... he hates everything in it... especially if they are being shot at. (Intimidate 8 - meh)
"Where not the bad guys... unless you want us to... "
He might not look too intimidating but that does not stop Einar from advancing. He now has a 10ft reach so just when he is in range he swings his Falchion at the nearest culprit. Unless they surrender asap Einar strikes.
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Wednesday January 12th, 2022 8:09:10 PM
Kristoph sleepily strolls off the boat - rubbing his hair and mumbling something about why no one woke him up.
then spotting the giant barbarian he grins and races to catch up.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness (Rolls and explanations) d20+1=2 ; d20+1=9 ; Wednesday January 12th, 2022 11:19:38 PM OOC: Ok, so, I've updated a couple of posts with the correct information, such as no Grease spell in effect, and sending our friend Drotar aka Robert off to some unknown inn somewhere
OOC: OMG
The pirate that had sidestepped the crossbow bolt, throws his cutlass and himself to the ground as a giant Einar moves up ... "I give, this job ain't worth dying over!"
The other pirate comes out of his daze, sees Einar and follows his friend in throwing down his cutlass, and falls to the ground, "Don't kill us sir, we're just here to do a job!"
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+8=14 ; d20+5=23 ; Thursday January 13th, 2022 6:11:52 AM
Onesimos sees the team has these two pirates in hand, and is confident between the intimidating Einar and talkitive Snark, their erstwhile opponents will soon be spilling what they know. He lostens in to catch any hints.
That leaves the cleric to scan around with the lantern to see if there is anything the Makers missed while focused on crossbow bolts from the dark. He will report anything he finds.
….. Sense Motive 14 Perception. 23
Channel Energy. 1 of 6 Calming Touch. 1 of 6
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 Thursday January 13th, 2022 7:12:20 AM "What job? Explain." Gore'Thum demands.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Thursday January 13th, 2022 10:31:20 AM
Einar sees the pirates are surrendering and starts ranting : "What?!? NO no nononono... pick up your weapon... fight... I won't hit hard... oh c'mon... "
Towering over Snark, who enlarged Einar, he looks down at the Gnome and sighs ... "They don't wanna play... "
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Thursday January 13th, 2022 11:32:17 AM
Snark cranes his neck to look up at the giant Einar. He pats the man's calf, which is about the level of the gnome right now. "There, there Einar. We'll find you something to hit, but you'll just have to wait."
He turns his attention to the pirates.
"As for you two scallywags, you best come clean about what you're doing here, what this job is, and who set you to this task! Einar's here's the least of your worries. We have a man-eating frog and a firecat. And I could always bring back those ghosts..."
As he listens to the men, Snark will cast Detect Magic to scan these two and the general area.
He'll look over expectantly at Isaac, hoping the Paladin might check the area for evil as well.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness (Rolls and explanations) Thursday January 13th, 2022 2:58:23 PM
The two pirates look at each other and sigh. The guy that got dazed starts "The boss heard about some honey that was worth money. 'E sent us in here to look for it. There were six of us then."
The other one then continues, "We found the trees, and the aggressive bees with them. Dav and Shem were killed fighting reefers. We killed the reefers and took their claws. Pat and Fred and us got the trees dug up, and the roots taken care of real careful like, and then, ummm..."
Dazed and confused continues, "Something hit us hard. Dav and Shem were dead before we could move. We ran, jumped in the water and waited. Whatever it was, never came to look for us. Their bodies, they was gone when we came back. We grabbed the trees and honey and started to move out when we heard rowing, and figured some easy loot would make things better ..."
Detect Magic - Nothing glows other than what the party has on/with them
Detect Evil - this region is pervasive with evil, including the area of red flowers and the Standing Stones. Whether this is an aspect of the Swamp itself, or something else, only Sages could answer
Sense Motive - both are frightened but they appear to be telling the truth
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Thursday January 13th, 2022 5:16:45 PM
Isaac remembers that some sort of dark fey creature was near by could that be what attacked them? "This Honey what's so special about it?"
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Thursday January 13th, 2022 6:23:55 PM
Kristoph joins the party and listens intently
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+6=12 ; Thursday January 13th, 2022 6:40:47 PM
Snark gets out a piece of parchment and starts taking notes.
"Lemme get this straight. The boss sends you here for honey. Who's this boss fella an' where is he?
"You found the trees and bees, and then Dav and Shem get killed by reefclaws? Pat and Fred dig up the trees, and they get killed by something else. What killed them - what did it look like, and how did it hurt Pat and Fred?
"So, where's this honey? Why'd you hafta dig up trees? How'd you keep them bees from stinging you?
"You boys are a little hard to follow. Sounds like reefer madness to me."
Snark looks around for anything else. Are there stones in the distance by those trees? Where's their boat?
(Perception 12)
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Thursday January 13th, 2022 9:09:09 PM
Tae Che steps up to Einar and Snark and listens in on the conversations with the pirates. She does keep an eye out for strange and unusual occurrences.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=15 ; Friday January 14th, 2022 3:53:36 AM
Onesimos sees the team has these two pirates in hand, and the cleric continues to scan around with the lantern to see if there is anything in the dark. He will report anything he finds.
….. Perception. 15
Channel Energy. 1 of 6 Calming Touch. 1 of 6
"Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC16/11/14 - CMD 17" d20+5=22 ; Friday January 14th, 2022 5:33:26 AM
Einar comes from his rage and mutters...
”Something hit us hard... phew... I can hit you hard to you know... and would you just jump into these foul waters... stand your ground and fight..."
Still enlarged Einar listens to what they are saying and he keeps an eye out for trouble ( perception 22)
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 Friday January 14th, 2022 6:41:47 AM "Foolish. Already lost four, picked fight with eight." Gore'Thum comments disdainfully.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Friday January 14th, 2022 8:30:51 PM
Isaac nods in agreement with Gore'thum fighting after so many losses was a foolish move.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness (Rolls and explanations) Friday January 14th, 2022 8:39:48 PM OOC: Sorry for the late post, I've been working doubles the last few days.
KS: Nature DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Ogeechee tupelo trees grow very well in swamps/swampy conditions. They have white, smooth bark. Their flowers are flat and white and attract more than normal amounts of bees. }
KS: Nature DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Tupelo honey glows with a light green tint, especially when it’s fresh from the comb and bathed in sunlight. The first taste is of cinnamon with a tingle of anise. That gives way to a whisper of jasmine and tangerine rind. The honey is soft, light and buttery, and stays that way for weeks to months before it hardens. Saplings can be transplanted into marshy/swampy waters, where they quickly grow into the monster trees the party can see dotting the distance. }
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Something, or a shadow of something is cautiously moving in the grasses and shrubs close to the Standing Stones.}
"Who's this boss fella an' where is he?" They both look at each other, faces pale, "We don't say his name, 'eh's just the Boss."
"You found the trees and bees, and then Dav and Shem get killed by reefclaws? Pat and Fred dig up the trees, and they get killed by something else. What killed them - what did it look like, and how did it hurt Pat and Fred?" Their faces get even paler, "We don't know. One minute they were there, then a fetid moldy smell hit us, and they were just gone, their screams echoed in our ears as we ran."
"So, where's this honey? Why'd you hafta dig up trees? How'd you keep them bees from stinging you? The one that got dazed sighs, "The honey we were able to get is at our camp. The bees, we smoked them with some wet grasses, that's what the boss said to do. The trees, the Boss said to bring some back, we don' ask questions, we just do."
There is no sign of a boat within sight
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=5 ; Friday January 14th, 2022 8:51:03 PM
Tae Che nods at the pirates. Their story sounds good enough, but you never know. "Lead the way to your camp, then." She tells them, keeping her longspear pointing at them. [Perception: 5]
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=23 ; Saturday January 15th, 2022 9:07:05 AM
Onesimos is rewarded by his careful study. ”Dont look now, but there seems to be something moving by the Standing Stones. If these are the only two pirates left, it could be our mouldy culprit!”
“We can’t leave these two wandering about, so maybe take thier weapons and make them stay with us?”
Benni can’t really think of a better plan.
Onesimos sees the team has these two pirates in hand, and the cleric continues to scan around with the lantern to see if there is anything in the dark. He will report anything he finds.
"Tupelo honey is very tasty" Einar adds, "The first taste is of cinnamon with a tingle of anise. That gives way to a whisper of jasmine and tangerine rind. The honey is soft, light and buttery... I'm sure Selene would love some... There's probably more in those monster trees over there...
Einar freezes when Benni mentions there something moving by the standing stones. The Barbarian casually positions himself between the party and those stones. His 10ft reach and uncanny dodge might come in handy should there be some surprise attack. At least Einar now knows where to expect danger from.
(OOC: IIRC the standing stones are about 60' from where we are now, correct?)
The gnome's sharp eyes don't miss much this time. He points for the others as he quietly says, "Yeah I see it too Benni. Sumthin' moving near them stones, right about there...
"As for these two, let's leave them with the crossbows for now and make 'em follow us. They'd have to be idiots to attack us a second time. Although, as Gore'thum noted they aint too bright."
He turns to look up at the two pirates. "Awright, gimme your swords and daggers and pickup those crossbows. We're goin' after whatever killed your friends and you two are gonna back us up. And if you decide to run or double cross us, we'll track you down and make sure you join those spirits you saw before. And even if you do get away, we'll put out word for The Boss that you gave him up and abandoned your friends.
"So either way, it won't end well for you unless you do as we say. You get me?"
"Einar, I'm ready to make you big again if that wears off."
As he goes, the gnome tries to keep track of where that thing is creeping through the grass.
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness (Rolls and explanations) d20+13=33 ; Sunday January 16th, 2022 12:56:35 AM
The Standing Stones (just to reiterate) - there are twelve standing stones arrayed in a circle. The post and lintel design of these stones is evident, but over the years the posts have shifted and the lintels have fallen. Any holy or sacred power here has long since waned, but the grass here is short and many bright red flowers can be seen growing against the haphazard assortment of blocks and stones.
KS: Nature DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The red flowers are the Spirit Woad. You know that flower is red until picked. }
The two pirates look at each other, then scramble to pick up the crossbows. Their cutlasses are already on the ground, and they hand their daggers over to whoever will take them.
As soon as the pirates hand their weapons over, a 6-foot tall hideous grey brute appears next to the guy who was dazed. The brute swings a stone battleaxe as it calls out in a guttural voice ”More have come mother. You won’t be hungry for long.”
The battleaxe slams into the pirates' head, destroying it, and killing him with one blow
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP31/31 - AC14/9/12 - CMD 19 d20+9=18 ; 2d6+10=15 ; Sunday January 16th, 2022 10:29:48 AM
(OOC - I don't mind running battles without map but that leaves a lot of room for interpretation)
Einar, still enlarged, sees the grey brute appear and watches him slay on the pirates in one mighty blow! The barbarian swings his falchion from left to right and then steps forward engaging brute...
"Let's dance..."
Hits AC18 - damage 15HP
Not sure if this 'kid' not only has his mother here but also has his father around though...
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=12 ; d8+1=8 ; Sunday January 16th, 2022 7:03:48 PM
Tae Che moves to attack the large creature that just appeared, standing next to Einar. She swings the longspear at the creature. The tip of the spear skitters across the hide of the creature. [To Hit: 12; damage: 8 if successful]
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness (Rolls and explanations) Sunday January 16th, 2022 11:40:42 PM OOC: Ok. I know the GM in the Culverwood campaign made and linked a map. I have to go in to work tonight, so I'll figure out how she did it and try to get a map posted before I get off at 730am tomorrow
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Monday January 17th, 2022 1:44:15 AM "Hey, easy with that axe there big guy.
"Wait a minute. You still live with your mother? A big fella like you? It's probably time you moved out, you know, got your own place? C'mon, whadda ya say?"
Snark will cast Color Spray to catch just the brute. (DC 14 Will save)
---------------------------- Color Spray - A vivid 15' cone of clashing colors springs forth from your hand, causing creatures to become stunned, perhaps also blinded, and possibly knocking them unconscious. Each creature within the cone is affected according to its HD.
2 HD or less: The creature is unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 2d4 rounds, then blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, and then stunned for 1 round. (Only living creatures are knocked unconscious.)
3 or 4 HD: The creature is blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, then stunned for 1 round.
5 or more HD: The creature is stunned for 1 round.
Sightless creatures are not affected by color spray."
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness (Rolls and explanations) Monday January 17th, 2022 3:39:00 AM OOC: I'm not the best artist but, lets see if this works
Y'all should be able to move your icons to where you want to be
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:19 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 (ACTIVE - Shield of faith) - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Monday January 17th, 2022 7:15:56 AM
Kristoph is surprised when the creature makes it's entrance but recovers quickly and casts shield of faith in himself.
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP31/31 - AC14/9/12 - CMD 19 Monday January 17th, 2022 10:47:15 AM
Let's assume Einar is at O21 at 10 ft reach from the creature.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Monday January 17th, 2022 11:39:30 AM
(Travelling today. May adjust move and map when I can. If no room for Color Spray, will enlarge Kristoph instead.)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=23 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 4:18:47 PM
Onesimos is surprised. Appeared? Appeared!! This is an opponent that needs all their skills. The devotee of Flower casts a spell of blessing upon the group.
He tries to figure out if this is an undead minion. And will tell his friends what he knows.
….. Cast Bless. All PCs get +1 to attack and save vs fear
Knowledge Check (Religion) Identify undead and it’s weaknesses if CR 13 or lower. Roll. 23
Bless. 1 of 20 rds. +1 attack and save vs feat Channel Energy. 1 of 6 Calming Touch. 1 of 6
DM JonS: Swampy Goodness (Rolls and explanations) d20+7=24 ; d20=15 Monday January 17th, 2022 6:41:02 PM OOC: Take 2 of 'our' Battle map - I changed the access for those with the link to be able to edit the document, at least that's what the Youtube video I watched showed me as this whole Google Drive thing is still new to me
Actions so far, according to what everyone has posted so far: Benni cast Bless on the party Kristoph cast Shield of Faith on himself Einar and Tae-Che attacked the beastie after it destroyed one of the two pirates Snark moved a skosh and cast Color Spray at the beastie
Remaining Pirate, he peed himself when his friend got killed, but his resolve is solid, and he will drop back another 5' and then plans on firing his crossbow
KS: Religion DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { This is a Darkling, possibly a younger one or immature, not fully grown. It has magical abilities, a 10' combat reach, may be resistant to cold, and it is known they have some way to heal themselves ... but there are no known 'weaknesses' }
Einar's attack did hit the creature, and it appears displeased at the audacity of the barbarian Tae Che's attack missed Snark's spell, the beastie doesn't seem fazed by the explosion of pretty lights
OOC: I'll wait for the rest of the party to post before we move to the next round
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+9=25 ; d20+2=22 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 10:33:23 PM
Isaac recognizes the creature drop his crossbow and drawing his sword he tells the others "It's a Darkling, it's got magic and can heal itself. It's not bothered by the cold." Isaac readies him self in case it attacks him and takes a five foot step towards the creature.
(Isaac takes a 5 foot step toward the creature after dropping his crossbow and drawing his sword. He takes a total defense action.) (Isaac starts at 25 P near the pirate on phone and can't alter map at this moment) (Know religion 25) Iniative 22
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=10 ; d20+2=6 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 11:41:13 PM
Tae Che will try to attack the beastie again with the longspear, whiffing miserably. [Initiative: 10; Attack: 6]
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=10 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 12:28:23 AM
Onesimos starts casting about, looking for more. “It said ‘Mother’ and acts immature; there may be others sneaking up in the dark!”
Benni continues to look about with the lantern, shining it into the darkness so anything hiding in shadows, well, hopefully can’t.
Perception 10
Bless. 1/20 rds. +1 to hit and save v fear Spontaneous. 1 of 6 Calming Touch. 1 of 6
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 10/16 AC 12/12/11 d20+4=20 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 6:50:50 AM
Teddy casts dancing lights to illuminate the creature and give everyone plenty of light to fight by. Gore'Thum advances and tries to hit the thing (20 to hit, 4 damage)
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP31/31 - AC14/9/12 - CMD 19 Tuesday January 18th, 2022 7:55:04 AM
(waiting for complete DM post - thanks for the map DM JonS. Works great. )
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+3=22 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 1:22:33 PM
As snark looks at this creature (Knowledge Religion DC 22.)
"Yeah, that's a Darkling alright. But he looks young. I'm gonna guess he's not as scary as his mom. And he's already pretty scary."
Snark moves '5. He can see that Isaac is holding back, so he will use his wand on Kristoph to Enlarge the monk instead.
(Einar is Enlarged. Kristoph is now Enlarged, and I place him on the map - hope that location is OK. Not sure where Isaac or Benni want to be placed.)
---------------------------- Enlarge Person - This increase changes the creature’s size category to the next larger one. The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a -2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a -1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. A humanoid creature whose size increases to Large has a space of 10 feet and a natural reach of 10 feet. This spell does not change the target’s speed. Equipment is similarly enlarged by the spell. Melee weapons deal more damage. Any enlarged item that leaves an enlarged creature’s possession instantly returns to its normal size. " ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spells/Effects Running: Enlarge-Einar(6/10), Enlarge-Kristoph(1/10)
Abilities/Items Acid Dart (Sp) 6 - 0 used Gnome (Sp) 1/day - Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, and Speak with Animals. Wand of Enlarge - 47 charges left
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:19 | CMD:21 | HP: 17/17 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+4=24 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=19 ; 2d8+10=15 ; d8+5=6 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 9:46:53 PM
Kristoph's eyes widen and he staggers briefly as he unexpectedly grows. Examining his large hands he almost touches the creature on the shoulder as a range finder, quickly realising he didn't have to even move now...
Deciding to put the new frame to the test he sends in some jabs - the first is a haymaker! Flurry of blows: 25 (natural 20 with 18 to confirm) for 15 damage, second: 19 (for 6 damage).
(OOC: Sorry, forgot to add 'Bless'. Also if I have gotten ahead - consider this the next round's actions).
----------------- Spells/Effects Running: Shield of Faith (+2 deflection) (2/10) Bless. +1 to hit and save v fear Enlarge-Kristoph (1/10) - Large, +2 Str, -2 to Dex, -1 attack and AC. Note: Monk size (large) unarmed is d8 damage now with a natural reach of 10 feet.
DM JonS: Standing Stones d20+3=11 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=5 ; 5d4=15 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 10:25:56 PM OOC: My posting times are gonna be weird the next few weeks. I've picked up multiple extra shifts at work, so just a heads up =) Benni, I moved you to around K23 ... if that's cool
OOC2 – SNAFU report - I just facepalmed myself as I completely missed Kristoph’s attacks following being Enlarged
Attack Round as it’s playing out now that the Darkling took out a “party member”
Issac swaps weapons and defensively awaits a possible attack from the Darkling
An Enlarged Kristoph attacked twice with his Flurry of Blows, one a massively damaging hit, and the second a solid hit …
The Darkling howls, Mother I have failed you! and it drops to the ground unmoving
Teddy & Benni - casting/on watch
OOC3 – SNAFU Fix – So the Darkling never made it to licking it’s axe, or blasting the party with it’s cold attack as it got killed by you meanie-pants adventurers … lol
OOC4 – so now I feel like I’m a noob GM again … ok, so no one got entangled or injured by the blast of cold & snow.
Benni and Teddy (who didn’t fall to the ground) do not see anything moving their way at this time
Everyone can smell the scent of 'Eau de pee' rolling off the pirate as he has apparently wet himself a second time
So, we can pick up from here, and y'all can edit your posts as needed
Sir Issac - WILL Save roll please DC 15 (If you save) Highlight to display spoiler: { Although the Darkling is dead, something in the immediate area is evil enough to make you want to either cry, or puke, or both } If you fail Highlight to display spoiler: { You are shaken, and throw up everything you've eaten in the last few days. Something here is so evil that you need to bathe in Holy Water once whatever it is, is dealt with }
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d6=2 ; d20+5=13 Wednesday January 19th, 2022 12:22:09 AM The battle map, I hope
Ooc: I’m fine with Benni’s placement. Wasn’t looking at the map before! ……
Onesimos frowns, the Darkling is strong in magic and power. The elf thinks they need more offense, and there didn’t seem to be more of them appearing. But he himself needs to keep people healthy in battle when everyone is so … fragile.
Benni moves to J21 and gives another burst of positive energy, healing all creatures in 30’ with 2 hit points. (Ooc: J21 is more than 30’ away from the Darkling, so it doesn’t get healed)
He keeps looking around to make sure they aren’t surprised by another attack. ……
Perception. 13
Bless. 1 of 20 rds. +1 attack and save vs feat Channel Energy. 2 of 6 Calming Touch. 1 of 6
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 2/13 - HP18/31 - AC12/7/12 - CMD 17 d20+1=12 ; d20+7=14 ; 2d6+10=12 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 5:07:01 AM
(Ref Save 12 - fail - Einar takes damage and is entangled for 1 round)
Einar growls in frustration of being hurt and entangled. He shrugs of the cold and takes another swing at the Darkling.
HITS AC14 - damage 12
The barbarian feels the pain of the cold but also the postive energy coming from Benni.
**** STATUS **** Raging : round 2/13 Enlarged Entangled
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 d20+4=5 ; d20+3=6 ; d8=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=14 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 7:34:22 AM
(Per Woldian rules we do not use initiative, we play in the order people post each day. Unless there is some reason we need it for this specific encounter)
Gor'Thum fails to get out of the way (4 reflex) and is entangled. Teddy also fails and goes down. Gore'Thum sees this so attacks before taking a 5 foot step so as to retreat next round (24, possible crit, 14 to confirm. 7 or 9 damage)
DM JamesM: Initiative Wednesday January 19th, 2022 9:12:46 AM
We do, you just never see it. :) Seriously though we do have a way to determine which group goes first and sometimes posting order doesn't work. Jon and I will figure this one out.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Wednesday January 19th, 2022 11:57:38 AM (If that entangling snow was a spell-like ability, Einar, Tae-Che, Gore-Thum, Kristoph and Isaac should get an attack of opportunity before the effect happens, possibly disrupting the effect.)
Snark see Teddy go down. He backs up 5' and yells at the creature, "Hey! Your momma so ugly she'd make an onion cry!"
He casts Grease beneath the creature. (DC 14 Reflex Save.)
---------------------------- Grease - A grease spell covers a solid surface with a layer of slippery grease. Any creature in the area when the spell is cast must make a successful Reflex save or fall. A creature can walk within or through the area of grease at half normal speed with a DC 10 Acrobatics check. Failure means it can’t move that round (and must then make a Reflex save or fall), while failure by 5 or more means it falls (see the Acrobatics skill for details). Creatures that do not move on their turn do not need to make this check and are not considered flat-footed.
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 2/13 - HP18/31 - AC12/7/12 - CMD 17 d20+9=28 ; d20+9=14 ; 2d6+10=20 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 12:34:38 PM
Following up on MarkB's post in a potential AoO. Just rolling an AoO at the DM's discretion. Should it disrupt the spell my previous post should take out the entangle penalty.
Post above rework if not entangled should have been: HITS AC16 - damage 12
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:19 | CMD:21 | HP: 17/17 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Wednesday January 19th, 2022 4:20:46 PM
(OOC - not sure why you are waiting on Kristophs actions please see above)
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:19 | CMD:21 | HP: 17/17 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+5=21 ; d8+6=7 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 4:31:55 PM
Also if an attack of opportunity occurs (he had attacked last round and has 10' reach) attack: 21 for 7 damage
DM JonS: Standing Stones Wednesday January 19th, 2022 8:39:52 PM OOC: So I'm at work, but I'll be revising the last round with the beastie within the next couple of hours ... I have to apologize, as I didn't realize we didn't use Initiative in the Wold ... and, I either mis-read, or just misunderstood what accounts for an attack of opportunity when it comes to racial abilities ... thanks for putting up with me being old and blonde =)
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+3=7 ; d20+3=13 ; d8+1=5 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 8:40:29 PM
Tae Che continues her "onslaught" against the darkling thing. Her longspear again strikes the air next to the creature, fanning it slightly. [Normal Attack: 7; possible AoO: 13 Damage 5]
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+5=9 ; d8+2=5 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 9:53:38 PM
Isaac takes another five foot step towards the creature if he isn't already next to it he draws back his sword Focuses on the creature calling on the gods he worships and attacks. He most likely misses.
Attack (9) Damage(5) Isaac activates smite. The darkling is the focus of the smite (If evil Add +3 to attack and +2 to damage, if undead+4 damage)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Thursday January 20th, 2022 12:07:57 AM
Onesimos wonders about the Stones and Young Darkling, considering if there is a connection.
…. Ooc: taking no actions pending resolution of DM previous posts.
Perception. 13
Bless. 2 of 20 rds. +1 attack and save vs feat Channel Energy. 2 of 6 Calming Touch. 1 of 6
DM JonS: Standing Stones Thursday January 20th, 2022 12:57:03 AM
I've re-posted and fixed some glaring issues I didn't catch previously. At this time, the sounds of the swamp have returned to normal
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Thursday January 20th, 2022 6:33:25 AM
Teddy and Gore'Thum are surprised at how easily the creature went down and look about warily for something else to burst out of the shadows and try to eat them.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d6=1 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 8:00:51 AM
Onesimos is glad the combined might of the group was enough to dispatch the Young Darkling before it could come up with more mischief.
The devotee channels another burst of positive energy (1 hit point), and moves towards the Stones.
”Maybe check for treasure, and let’s see if we can find the fate of the other Spirit Woad Hunters.”
…..
Bless. 3 of 20 rds. +1 attack and save vs feat Channel Energy. 3 of 6 Calming Touch. 1 of 6
DM JamesM: Repost 4d20(1+14+5+3)=23 4d8(1+6+2+5)=14 d100=9 d100=13 d100=28 Thursday January 20th, 2022 9:36:08 AM OOC: My posting times are gonna be weird the next few weeks. I've picked up multiple extra shifts at work, so just a heads up =) Benni, I moved you to around K23 ... if that's cool
OOC2 – SNAFU report - I just facepalmed myself as I completely missed Kristoph’s attacks following being Enlarged
Attack Round as it’s playing out now that the Darkling took out a “party member”
Issac swaps weapons and defensively awaits a possible attack from the Darkling
An Enlarged Kristoph attacked twice with his Flurry of Blows, one a massively damaging hit, and the second a solid hit …
The Darkling howls, Mother I have failed you! and it drops to the ground unmoving
Teddy & Benni - casting/on watch
OOC3 – SNAFU Fix – So the Darkling never made it to licking it’s axe, or blasting the party with it’s cold attack as it got killed by you meanie-pants adventurers … lol
OOC4 – so now I feel like I’m a noob GM again … ok, so no one got entangled or injured by the blast of cold & snow.
Benni and Teddy (who didn’t fall to the ground) do not see anything moving their way at this time
Everyone can smell the scent of 'Eau de pee' rolling off the pirate as he has apparently wet himself a second time
So, we can pick up from here, and y'all can edit your posts as needed
Sir Issac - WILL Save roll please DC 15 (If you save) Highlight to display spoiler: { Although the Darkling is dead, something in the immediate area is evil enough to make you want to either cry, or puke, or both } If you fail Highlight to display spoiler: { You are shaken, and throw up everything you've eaten in the last few days. Something here is so evil that you need to bathe in Holy Water once whatever it is, is dealt with }
The Standing Stones (just to reiterate) - there are twelve standing stones arrayed in a circle. The post and lintel design of these stones is evident, but over the years the posts have shifted and the lintels have fallen. Any holy or sacred power here has long since waned, but the grass here is short and many bright red flowers can be seen growing against the haphazard assortment of blocks and stones.
KS: Nature DC 20 Highlight to display Highlight to display spoiler: { The red flowers are the Spirit Woad. You know that flower is red until picked.}
There is a shallow depression atop the hill where the darkling was sleeping. Within that hole are the remains of 4 sailors, the bones have been eaten clean and all the equipment licked clean as well. It seems as if he didn’t share this meal.
Inside the depression you find Treasure: 4 cutlass’ (treat as scimitar), 4 sets of leather armor, 4 bucklers, 4 heavy crossbows, 40 crossbow bolts, 4 belt pouches, 23 silver coins, 14 gold coins. There is a small chest with 28 gp, 13 sp, and 9 cp.
DM James: This is the official results from the battle. Please respond to this one.
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:19 | CMD:21 | HP: 17/17 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+7=8 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 10:38:20 AM
Kristoph breathes a sigh of relief when the creature goes down. He grins and gives a thumbs up to Snark (seeming to enjoy the enlarge) and then paces towards the stone circle (not entering it). He is keeping an eye out for any surprises (Perception:1 - or maybe he can't stop looking at his oversized fists every few seconds).
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+7=13 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 11:44:11 AM
(Knowledge Nature 13)
Snark looks at the fallen foe. "Huh. Mamma's boy. I wonder if his name was Grendal. Don't look forward to meetin' his mom."
Then he moves over to the remaining pirate. "If we're gonna be travelling near you, we don't really want to smell that." He uses Prestidigitation to clean up the man - he not only removes the pee, but also cleans up his clothing, so I imagine the pirate feels better now to be in clean clothes.
Once that's done, the little gnome will use Detect Magic to scan the items and the area.
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 2/13 - HP18/31 - AC12/7/12 - CMD 17 Thursday January 20th, 2022 11:57:59 AM
(no idea what Einar just did in the previous rounds - but baddie is down so that's good for me)
Einar stands over the fallen Darkling and sighs. Another life taken all for finding this funny flowers...
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Thursday January 20th, 2022 8:15:29 PM
Tae Che smiles inwardly as the baddie falls dead. She heads over to the standing stones, wanting to get out of the swamp as soon as possible. "Anyone know how to harvest these things?"
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+6=18 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 8:37:00 PM
Isaac stoops over feeling like his emotions are suddenly going out of control. Some presence presses down on him he's not sure weather to puke or cry. He takes a few deep breaths steading himself as best he can and tells the others "Some thing is wrong. Something still poisons the area. Be on guard gonna try and locate it" As much as he dosn't want to he concentrates trying to sense where this strange feeling is coming from. Isaac uses his detect evil ability to sense where the evil emanates from.
(I'm guessing Isaac still has his Smite?)
DM JonS: Standing Stones Thursday January 20th, 2022 9:25:16 PM
The pirate watches as his clothes and body becomes clean, "thank 'e sir. I, I've never experienced something like that, but it might have been what took me friends." he looks around, "I'm the last 'o the band. Me name is Brandon. I'd like to come with you if that's ok. Ye saved me life, and I owe you a debt."
There is enough Spirit Woad here to make five bundles. The ritual you were gathering the Woad for needs at least twenty bundles.
Detect Evil Highlight to display spoiler: { The axe the Darkling was wielding is the source of the evil. It has been roughly crafted of stone, but fey magic was used in it's creation, and the amount of blood that has been gathered and then licked from it has left a taint on the weapon }
There is what may be the beginnings of a path on the other side of the Darkling's lair ...
(Smite - yes, he still has it)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Friday January 21st, 2022 12:34:46 AM
Onesimos nods at Brendan and soberly looks over the Darkling’s lair. ”It does look like you are the last. Selfish love and greed didn’t help. It sounds like you wish to make amends and start a new life. We can help. Shared duty fulfilled can help you love others and yourself.”
With Brendan’s help, Benni pitches in with the others to take the bales and equipment back to the long boat to hold. Coins go in pockets, and then the elf is ready to ascend to the hill and Stones.
Bless expired Channel. 3 of 6 Calm. 1 of 6
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:19 | CMD:21 | HP: 17/17 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Friday January 21st, 2022 4:14:51 AM
Shrinking back down Kristoph helps load the boat (if that's what the party agrees). He studies the stone circle with arms folded, frowning. "Does anyone have any ideas what this is all about"?
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Friday January 21st, 2022 7:09:02 AM
Gore'Thum focuses on the potential threat. "Mother. Bigger one close. Should kill it. It will try to kill us" Teddy gets his point and looks about nervously. "I'd rather find it then have it find us.." he says shivering.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Friday January 21st, 2022 1:26:31 PM "Brandon, you can stay with us for now for sure. Pirating life don't end well as you can see. Thanks for the help in that fight. Maybe you oughta hang on to your weapons for now too. And stick close to that cleric - he's alright."
Snark walks over to Teddy.
"Teddy, we're both little folk, so maybe we can watch out for each other. I know that frog of yours means well - right Gore'Thum? - but you're a capable spell caster and healer. He's a good combatant and all, but you have a lot of potential in a fight. We've been through a few scrapes together so far, and you and I have come out alright, eh? You don't need to be scared, just careful. We got this."
Snark once again will use Detect Magic to scan the items and the area. Is the axe actually magic? How about those monoliths? The flowers? The items we found? Anything on the tall, ugly dead guy?
He will also help pick the plants once he knows about the items. And once we've scrounged up the flowers, we'll follow that path looking for magic as we go.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+9=20 ; Friday January 21st, 2022 7:58:01 PM
Isaac points at the axe. "It's coming from that axe. Bood, a lot of blood has stained and tainted the magic of the axe. I think the magic its enchanted with might come from fey but whatever that darkling did has permanently scared it . We need to either find a way to purify it or destroy it." Isaac wrack his brain for how they can either destroy such a tainted artifact or purify it. "Snark, Teddy, Kristoph any of you know anything about fey or magical stuff?"
Know religion:(20)
DM JonS: Standing Stones Friday January 21st, 2022 9:16:04 PM
So after cleaning up the Darkling's burrow, and allowing Brandon to reclaim his weapons, Issac ponders the axe ...
Know: Religion: The Axe Highlight to display spoiler: { There are two options that Issac can think of: A) As the axe was crafted by a Fey, it can only be destroyed by one; or; B) A High ranking cleric would need to perform a purification ritual on it. Such a ritual would take time and energy to complete. }
Know: Religion: Standing Stones Highlight to display spoiler: { Many such places exist in the World. Most were associated with Older Religions (Pagan), others, are tied to Druidic Circles. That these have lost their "power" or "consecratedness," could mean that whoever worshipped here stopped visiting and praying, or, that something caused such a holy place to become unholy. }
Detect Magic: Highlight to display spoiler: { Yes, at some point the Standing Stones and the area around it were magical, you can see very dim markings on the stones. The axe is magical, both as an enchanted weapon, and that magic was used in the creation of the weapon. Outside of those two things, nothing else glows within your line of sight }
Once everything is loaded into the boat, and Brandon has his weapons settled again on his belt, he looks around at the party, "I know why my associates and I were out here, what are all of you doing out here, and why did we bundle up those plants?"
Are you also taking the trees and honey with you back to town, should Mother not eat you all ... hmmm, smoked adventurer, bbq adventurer, broiled adventurer, drool drool drool
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d3=2 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+5=8 ; Saturday January 22nd, 2022 9:11:20 AM
Einar resets to normal size and no longer rages. He looks around to see any traces of the Darkling's mother and for the rest he helps gathering the Woad (Know nature 12 / perception 8)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Saturday January 22nd, 2022 11:27:08 AM
Onesimos settles himself. They certainly take the honey, but the elf is still hoping they may have some rescued hunters in the boats for the return trip.
The evil axe weapon he doesn’t know, and let’s the Paladin decide.
Benni shrugs his shoulders as if setting a burden. Time to deal with ‘Mother’…
…. Channel. 3 of 6 Calm. 1 of 6
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Sunday January 23rd, 2022 11:17:12 AM
Gore"Thum explains their mission. "People from town. Come here for supplies. Missing. We find, we get supplies. Suspect mother and cub culprits."
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Sunday January 23rd, 2022 4:15:44 PM
Ooc: can the frog speak Common? Or is that just what Gore is saying to Teddy? I’m assuming the latter?
Ooc: is Teddy really at -1 Hp???
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Sunday January 23rd, 2022 8:49:57 PM
Tae Che stands around near everyone else listening to the conversations and the possible actions.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Sunday January 23rd, 2022 8:54:14 PM
Tae Che stands around near everyone else listening to the conversations and the possible actions.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Monday January 24th, 2022 12:29:42 AM "Like our terse toad said, folks from the town came out here lookin' for these flowers. They use 'em in some ritual or something. Anyway, only one made it back. We came out to see if we can find the missing folks."
"Lets go take a look at them stones before we shove off. They got a dim magic about 'em, and there's some marking on them."
Are there any tree saplings we can take with us?
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:19 | CMD:21 | HP: 17/17 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+7=12 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 10:30:48 AM
Kristoph keeps watch
Perception: 12
DM JonS: Barrow Hill d100=46 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 6:03:14 PM
There is a well-worn trail from the Standing Stones heading deeper into the swamp. The ground here is firmer, and there is less open water. Within an hour of walking, the path leads you to an open area, where you find a large burial mound with Spirit Woad growing all over it. Unfortunately, most of the blossoms have already been harvested. It also looks like the darkling from before has been here and dug through one side of the mound and dragged out whatever it could find within. Towering over the mound is an ancient oak tree that looks to be rotting from within.
That sense of dread returns. While the actual temperature is in the mid 40's, and it's partly cloudy, the misty rain is still prevalent, and something is wrapping each of you in a cold grasp.
Fort Save DC 15 on Fail Highlight to display spoiler: {The cold, the dread, whatever it is has affected you. You are fatigued. A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.}
Inside the mound, something moves about as evil green eyes glow in the darkness.
OOC: I have to run some errands, but will make a map as soon as I can, now that I know how to link them
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20+6=26 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 6:28:01 PM
Einar trots along until they come to the burial mound... knowing there might be more evil in this swamp he does not allow the cold to affect him. He points his blade at the green eyes...
"Come out come out wherever you are..." he whispers.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20=12 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 9:40:03 PM
Tae Che shivers from the cold, the first time it appears to have affected her. She stands back from the burial mound holding her weapon in a defensive stance.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+4=10 ; d6+2=4 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 12:29:25 AM
Onesimos feels the dread and general miasma of the swamp sucking vitality, but the green-eyes monster within the side of the mound is too close to ignore.
Benni delays to see if there is a melee warrior who needs his Touch, and will remove the Fatigue from the first person in order who fails the Fort Save. (Kristoph, Issac, Snark, Teddy, Tae-Che)
“ Tae-Che, it is time for one of your famous Color Sprays. Kristoph and Issac, I recommend you attack in concert with Einar.”
….. Fort 10 fail Fatigue. -2 Str and Dex. No run or charge.
Delay Action to Calm Touch one companion. 4hp non-lethal heal and remove fatigue, sickness, and shaken conditions.
Channel. 3 of 6 Calming. 2 of 6
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 d20=14 ; d20=5 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 6:13:09 AM
Teddy makes his save but Gore'Thum does not. They book look about warily. Well more trembling in terror since that's Teddy's natural state and Gore'Thum failed his save.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+3=4 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 11:30:55 AM
Snark feels a bit drained by the cold and evil of this place (failed save - fatigued.)
He whips out his wand and casts Enlarge on Einar. Then he back up a bit.
He pitches his voice as low and as loud as his little gnome body will let him (which is probably not much) and shouts, "HEY MOM. I BROUGHT HOME SOME FRIENDS! HOW ABOUT WE DON'T EAT 'EM THIS TIME?"
….. Bless. All PCs get +1 to attack and save vs fear
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Tuesday January 25th, 2022 5:54:13 PM
The barbarian waits to see what will happen next...
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+8=17 ; d20+2=4 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 5:58:01 PM
Isaac leaves the axe alone for now he tells the others that unless they can find another fey to break the curse or destroy it only a highly powerful cleric could remove the curse .But since they have neither for now he leaves it alone. - Isaac shakes off whatever the strange feeling is as he enters the Barrow hill area."I guess they planted that tree to "guard" whatever is in there. Teddy is their some way to re bless this area?" Isaac still has his sword drawn ready to fight.
Fort(17) Initiative (4)
DM JonS: Barrow Hill d20=18 ; d6+4=8 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 7:01:59 PM
The party array's themselves in front of the barrow mound. Once Snark yells out, a low rumbling laugh can be heard coming from the opening. The eyes gleam brightly as a ray of sickly black and yellow slams into Einar's chest
Fort Save DC 15 on Fail Highlight to display spoiler: {The ray slams into your chest, making you physically ill, and leaves you feeling weak, you lose 8 points of Strength from the attack. }
Fort Save DC 15 on Save Highlight to display spoiler: {The ray slams into your chest, making you physically ill, and leaves you feeling weak, you lose 4 points of Strength from the attack. }
The creature laughs louder and taunts back, "Eat your skin, crunch your bones, make a necklace from your toes!"
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Tuesday January 25th, 2022 10:10:54 PM
Tae Che stands her ground as she sees the sickly rays strike her companion. She moves diagonally ten feet to the left and forward to get out of line of sight of the creature. (Wasn't able to move star denoting character) She will cast her Color Spray once the creature is within range.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday January 26th, 2022 12:32:15 AM
Onesimos winces as the Ray strikes Einar. ”I don’t think ‘Mother’ is going to listen to you, Snark. Anyone versed in Spellcraft to know what was that Ray? And be careful: she may be the one that created the Darkling!”
The brown-haired elf pauses a moment, and considers if the Darkling matched the description of any of the Spirit Woad hunters. If the axe came from the barrow and the hunters were the ones who dug in to the side which freed the monster…
Benni gets back to business. And business is staying alive. He touches Einar, making it more difficult for more rays to strike the barbarian.
……. Cast Shield of Faith. +2 AC for all attacks for Einar
Bless (from Kristoph). +1 attacks
Channel. 3 of 6 Calming. 2 of 6 (Last Round would have affected Tae-Che since everyone else on the list saved)
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP31/31 - AC16/11/14 - CMD 17 d20+6=19 ; d20+7=21 ; 2d6+7=13 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 3:38:18 AM
(FORT save 19 - success)
When the ray hits Einar he immediately feels physically ill... he's able to shrug of part of the negative effect but still he feels weaker than ever... (please state duration of the effect - guessing this is kind of a Ray of enfeeblement so that last 1 round but that 1d6+4 would mean we're dealing with a CL 8 opponent making the effect last 9 turns?!)
Enlarged again Einar rages negating the sickening spell... he's weaker but still holds a punch. There's no holding back now... he feels Benni's shield around him and so he steps up to this sneaky opponent. Again the 10ft reach is good enough to take a swing...
Hits AC21 - damage 13HP
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Wednesday January 26th, 2022 7:22:43 AM
Teddy considers going offensive but holds off so he can heal when it is inevitably needed. Gore'Thum moves off to the right, spreading out some in case of nasty spells. Teddy follows his lead, moving back and to the right a little.
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Wednesday January 26th, 2022 10:01:39 AM
Kristoph runs towards the creature but avoids being insight (can you create me a counter on the map please you forgot me?! Somewhere around T12, thanks).
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+9=18 ; d20+4=23 ; d6+1=6 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=15 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 5:27:11 PM
Snark's eyes go wide as the yellow ray streaks past him. (Spellcraft 18 to know what caused that. Was it a cast spell? Were there verbal components? Was it a spell-like ability? I assume the ray is no longer there.)
He moves up and casts a blob of acid at the thing. (Hits Touch AC 23 for 6 acid damage. This attack ignores any spell resistance.)
The gnome has low light vision, so perhaps he can see more than the creature's glowing eyes? (What kind of creature are we dealing with? Knowledge Nature 21, Knowledge Arcana 15.) He will share what he learns.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+3=17 ; d3=1 ; d20+7=14 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 9:49:46 PM
Tae Che casts a Ray of Frost at the creature. She also attempts to get a good look at it to possibly determine if it is fey or not.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+9=25 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 10:09:18 PM
Isaac curses under his breath looks like whatever was awoken isn't interested in talking. " We need to move." Isaac starts to move to get out of the line of fire. He moves around the mound so he is no longer visible from the hole.
Is this another Darkling?: Know Religion:25
DM JonS: Barrow Hill Wednesday January 26th, 2022 10:15:34 PM OOC: I gotta ask James something before I make today's post ... something just dawned on me ...
What I can post at this point: What the party sees is a hooded humanoid figure clad in flowing robes of translucent gray over a suit of ghostly armor. Its facial features are a swirl of maddening images, fluctuating between a serene countenance and a face twisted into a grimace of horror and fear.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=24 ; Thursday January 27th, 2022 12:17:53 AM
Onesimos tries to think on what type of undead They are seeing/describing.
…..
Know Religion. 24
Shield of Faith. +2 AC for all attacks for Einar Bless (from Kristoph). +1 attacks
Channel. 3 of 6 Calming. 2 of 6 (Last Round would have affected Tae-Che since everyone else on the list saved)
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP31/31 - AC16/11/14 - CMD 17 Thursday January 27th, 2022 4:56:13 AM
Einar sees his blade swish through the ghostly figure wondering if it will actually hurt the creature or not... ghosts... why ghosts... they're spooky...
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Thursday January 27th, 2022 6:20:03 AM
Teddy really hopes they get lucky and kill this thing quickly like they did with the smaller one.
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