Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Thursday January 6th, 2022 8:38:13 AM
"Agatha said we were probably on the right trail when we chased them in the brush towards the woods. The longer we wait, the more time they have to relocate or to start planning another attack. My vote is to wait a day for the clubs, or one club and one spear head. Torry can use the spear, and either Stowe or I can use a club. Try and head out there tomorrow to see if we can find anything. Up to the rest of you."
Drack is not trained in local knowledge, and obviously says nothing.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Thursday January 6th, 2022 9:15:14 AM
Torryn was not known for her patience; soo abiding for just the day certainly held appeal for her.
"I agree with Dracky. Patrolling, whilst sensible, hasn't yielded great results for us. So if we can take the battle to them...that seems like a good idea to me. Oh and don't forget - as well as a club, we have a hammer and will easily have a dagger too."
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Thursday January 6th, 2022 12:30:13 PM
Stowe returns from the rest room humming a cheery tune. She overhears the conversation and chimes in, "If Phaedra and the guard aren't taking this seriously I would be delighted to stand guard!"
As long as it's not raining, she thinks to herself. I loathe the rain. All that cold and wet.... She has too many memories of being on the road as a child, soaked and chilled to the bone.
She makes no move to sit, apparently ready to start patrolling the edge of town right now while the others gather supplies.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday January 6th, 2022 2:54:11 PM
Loryn taps the table a couple times, "Settled then. We have a spear crafted, we borrow the hammer again. Let's not worry about clubs and that means we can get back to the ambush site in the woods tomorrow. Stowe and Drack keep near me and at the sign of trouble I will enchant your weapons. Torry, you'll have the spear, Mole can make his own weapon magical and the rest of use have actual magic to throw. I can talk to Grogg about where to sell treasure once we are done with this dirty bit of business." He glances about for verification from the rest and then has a finishing thought. "So that just leaves us with a patrol for the night to set and I think 2 teams to cover the town. Say, Drack, me, Mole and Mortimer as a team and Torry, Stowe, Ash and Manolo as the other."
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Thursday January 6th, 2022 4:03:24 PM
Drack listens to Stowe, and then to Loryn. “Sounds like a good plan Loryn.”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Thursday January 6th, 2022 5:24:09 PM
"Yes, I can see quite well at night; better than most." Torryn added cheerily. She was happy to be doing something. Of course, she'd need plenty of rest if she was staying up all night. Or maybe it was half the night. Someone would explain it, she was sure.
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 10/10 AC 17 d20+6=12 ; Thursday January 6th, 2022 6:19:10 PM
Manolo thinks about the things being said and asks the group. "Wouldn't it be easier to ask for help from Grog,?" He continues to speak. surely Grog would love to see those gremlins causing no more havoc and chaos like they are doing now. Local Knoweldge 12
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Thursday January 6th, 2022 6:23:15 PM
Ash taps his temple and points to Lorryn at her suggestion of Mole getting the pearl.
"SMART!" ... He says with a little too much gusto. As for the distribution of weapons, he lets them pick the time frame but agrees that too much time swings it back to the gremlins favor.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Thursday January 6th, 2022 7:43:25 PM
Stowe thinks Loryn's plan sounds splendid, though she'd be comfortable with 3 shifts if some people needed more sleep. "Do you know any town youngsters who'd like to stay up half the night and be runners? If there's any trouble they could go for the guard. I wouldn't want them in any danger, but I was doing that in the caravan from a pretty young age."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Thursday January 6th, 2022 8:20:41 PM
Drack listens to Stowe, and then to Loryn. “Sounds like a good plan Loryn.”
DM Steve -- We have a spear crafted, we borrow the hammer again. Thursday January 6th, 2022 10:54:16 PM Manolo suggests asking for help from Grog in dealing with the gremlins. Torrynashkabbeth is glad Mortimer has kept track of the treasure. She agrees they can’t wait before going after the gremlins. She suggests they get the hammer and get a spear, dagger, and club made. She also wants to patrol while they wait, and is persuaded to Drack and Loryn’s plan. Ash agrees to Mole getting the pearl. Stowe says she would be glad to stand guard. She likes Loryn’s plan. Loryn agrees to crafting a spear and borrowing the hammer. He suggests they not worry about clubs. They can patrol the night and head out in the morning. Drack suggests only waiting a day, so that the gremlins don’t have time to prepare an attack. After Loryn expands on that plan, Drack agrees. Mortimer and Mole are quiet.
There seems to be consensus with Loryn’s plan, and the group ask Daedra to make a spear and to let them use the hammer she already has. By the end of the day, Daedra has the spear ready, and as a bonus has taken a wooden club and added some cold iron studs to it. They are able to collect all three weapons (hammer, spear, and club) before nightfall.
During the day, they decide on watches. Windhorn has only Phaedra and the three windguards. And while at least one of the guard is always on duty, the youngsters in town find the notion that they would stay up at night strange when they’ve a day of chores to start before sunup.
None of the watches notes anything unusual during the night.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Friday January 7th, 2022 5:50:38 AM
Torryn was pleased to get her spear back. She hadn't realised how much she relied upon it until she hadn't got it. With all the danger and strangeness occurring in town, she'd become very accustomed to carrying that weapon around. Then again, her tutor, Agratha, was trying to get her to understand the necessity of balance: balance in all things, but particularly when it came to fighting. Agratha was not an advocate of fighting. Torryn thought that entirely understandable: few halflings were. However, if fighting was necessary having more than one method of doing so was highly desirable. So it was that Torryn had been learning how to kick and punch to good effect. The kicking came far more naturally than the punching. Punching was not a Torryn-thing. Palm strikes, they were fine. As were Ridge Hand Chops, but the punching - that she struggled with. Even so, if a gremlin came close enough she'd have no qualms about punching it.
She dismissed such ruminations. Rest was important thing. She needed to be fresh and alert when it came time to patrol.
"If no one has any pressing reason why I shouldn't, I'd like to meditate for a while?" She enquired of the others. She'd meditate for a while, but really wanted to stretch. She valued her flexibility. It would also be useful if it did come down to fighting.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 Friday January 7th, 2022 9:36:32 AM
Mole listens to the plans. He has no objections.
He spends the day patrolling with his group. He doesn't say much.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Friday January 7th, 2022 9:50:35 AM
D follows along with Loryn's plan, and waits to head out after the gremlins.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Friday January 7th, 2022 9:52:11 AM
D will give Stowe her option of hammer or club and then take the other. Like her, he plans to use his Elven longsword unless it proves mostly ineffective.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Friday January 7th, 2022 10:35:17 AM
(ooc: Sorry I missed last night's post. Exhaustion claimed me early.)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Friday January 7th, 2022 11:39:48 AM
Stowe nods appreciatively and thanks Drack for letting her choose. She selects the hammer and decides to leave her sword, Ser Bernard, behind in her room when they go hunting. She looks at the hammer and thinks, I shall call you 'Tenderizer', looking forward to softening up some gremlins.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday January 7th, 2022 7:03:30 PM
With the nights patrol done and nothing to show Loryn is thankful and heads to bed. "We'll get going to the woods just after noon, That'll give us a good 6 hours of sleep. See you in a few hours" the gnome retires
Just past noon he is up and downstairs in Minervas for a light lunch. "All right, we got our weapons and we got our wits." with a chuckle he adds without looking at anyone in particular, "Well most of us do at least."
With that and a smile, Loryn is ready to follow Drack, Torry and Ash back to where the Gremlin ambush took place
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 10/10 AC 17 Friday January 7th, 2022 9:30:55 PM
Manolo helps with the patrol. The gremlins would probably have no troubles causing problem at day and night.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Friday January 7th, 2022 10:32:08 PM
Mortimer can barely believe his he hears and sees. It seems that the rest of the group doesn't mind that he is the loot master. He didn't think it was possibly true ... that everyone in this gang are exhibiting an excessive lack of good judgement. He hides his slightest hint of a wicked grin in his drink. if only they knew that only a precious few weeks ago, he would have robbed them all blind. From Torryn's pointy spear to Loryn's pointy hat. Anything that wasn't nailed or tied down would have been vigorously gathered up and sold to the nearest pawn broker in a neighboring town. In fact, it has taken every bit of his will power to fight off the impulse of stealing off with this pile of treasure like a literal thief in the night.
However ... all that has changed since he discovered his newly found sorcerer powers. His hustle has now changed. No more going after petty crimes, Mortimer has now entered a whole new league ... a Woldian League of Adventurers. It's also nice being part of a gang again. Friends with powers and a desire for adventure. This opens up a whole new level of looting and stealing. Yes, the future is looking good.
"Should go by the apothecary and see if there are any healing potions to buy. We could certainly use some of those." He wonders if Grog could help out with that. If only there was a place where you could obtain all sorts of magical items.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Friday January 7th, 2022 10:41:09 PM
(ooc: Sorry, my writing has been absolutely horrendous lately. If only I could edit. :)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Saturday January 8th, 2022 1:22:25 PM
Making sure that Minerva is out of earshot, he then suggests, "We all should pay a visit to Ballo's farm. The bum-muppets could be squatting there, now that the place is vacant. A nice, proper hideout it is, with food stores and creature comforts."
He then thinks if there is anything worth pinching, that would be an added bonus.
DM Steve -- We got our weapons and we got our wits. Saturday January 8th, 2022 1:41:26 PM Mole patrols. Manolo helps patrol. Loryn plans to sleep until noon and then head out after the gremlins. Stowe chooses the hammer when Drack offers, and names it Tenderizer. Mortimer realizes the others have left him as treasurer of sorts, not sure he has earned their trust. He suggests getting some healing potions before they head out. Torrynashkabbeth was glad to get the spear. She exercises and patrols. Drack gives Stowe the option of cold iron weapons, thinking that he will use his sword. Ash is quiet.
OOC: Most but not all character sheets are updated with HP rolled in the Loot ‘n Booty(the location is important). More in email.
The group has weapons in hand and is ready to go unless, like Mortimer suggested, they want to try to find healing in town.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Saturday January 8th, 2022 2:28:15 PM
Stowe walks outside Minerva's with the hammer and inspects its haft for any damage or splintering. Finding it in order she starts practicing some swings. Its weight is different than the sword she's used to; heavier, but shorter. It works well with her shield though, as she shadow-boxes around the yard. She breaks a sweat; muscles she hasn't used in years protest at the strain, but it's a good start to getting proper fit again. She takes a break and splashes some water on her face, then grabs a bite to eat.
She heads to the edge of town, in the direction the gremlins came from, and stomps around for awhile, just getting used to wearing her armor and welding shield and hammer for long periods of time. She thinks to herself, they don't actually munch on bums, do they? looking back over her shoulder occasionally.
She takes a break to use her whetstone and sharpen her knives and javelin points. She checks each javelin, rolling them in her hands and sighting along their lengths, to make sure they haven't warped and are all straight and true.
After she's been out for a good amount of time she heads back to join the others. She checks her kit and repacks it, including several healing potions and a healer's kit.
OOC: I assume the hammer is a cold iron warhammer, 1d8, 20x3, and is not masterwork?
DM Edit: Yes, I should have been more specific. It is a warhammer, not a light hammer, not masterwork.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Saturday January 8th, 2022 5:54:44 PM
Torryn was content to nap throughout much of the afternoon. She'd need to be alert when on patrol. Before heading out she took her time - time to stretch and practice her moves. they were still very new, but being somewhat dance-like in their nature, came naturally to her and she soon lost track of time as she worked through the various routines.
It was Stowe's return that alerted her to the present and somewhat sheepishly she presented herself to the rest, ready to patrol, again relying on that winning smile to get her out of any trouble.
"All ready to patrol." She asserted, planting the butt end of the spear emphatically on the floor.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 Sunday January 9th, 2022 11:41:57 AM
Mole takes the pearl and tucks it neatly away. He turns to the group "Just cause I got an extra spell for healing doesn't mean you kids* can be stupid." His gaze turns to Mort before turning heading off to finish packing his gear.
*Spoken in dwarven.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Sunday January 9th, 2022 4:11:27 PM
He didn't know dwarf, but he did know Dwarves and the gnome can guess at the meaning of the word in the context. He just looks at the rest of the lot and smiles. "The farm is a good idea., Let's call that plan B if we don't find anything in the woods where Drack, Ash and Torry got jumped."
Loryn gestures for those three to lead and falls in behind
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Sunday January 9th, 2022 5:24:05 PM
"I'd like to be near the front if it comes to a fight." Stowe chimes in. "Maybe you can be just a little stupid then!" she jokes in response to Mole, though she wasn't quite sure of one of the words he said. It clearly was some dwarven term of endearment.
She falls in with the group, trying to position herself just behind whomever is guiding them to the spot of the attack.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Sunday January 9th, 2022 6:40:28 PM
Ash takes his time to memorize spells, and expecting a battle is more offensively prepared. He takes a quick bite before meeting with the rest, prepped for the gremlins
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Monday January 10th, 2022 8:41:27 AM
Torryn was happy to lead the way. She used her spear as walking stick, partially to test the ground ahead and partially because it was easier than actually carrying it. Despite the serious nature of the task at hand, she smiled. She took the time to admire the clouds in the sky, the colours around her and the scents carried on the breeze. There's be time enough to focus on the enemy soon enough she suspected. In the interim, she saw no point in cherishing the beauty around her. To others she likely looked distracted, but she didn't care. Life was too short not to appreciate the beauty around her.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20=11 ; d20+6=12 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 9:06:54 AM
Stowe had been in these woods many times hunting, but typically her prey is plants that she's foraging. This time she keeps a wary lookout for anything dangerous. At least, she does when Torryn's shapely backside isn't distracting her. How come clothes never fit me like that? She clomps along behind the graceful half-elf.
OOC: attempting to roll perception, but being ham-fisted with the dice roller. Should be a 17, 11+6, but if i need to take the 12 because Torryn's distracting Stowe, I understand :)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 d20+8=24 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 9:36:58 AM
Drack had thought that they may pick up some healing potions, but it looks like the group is ready to head out. Drack takes the lead, and motions Stowe up beside him. "We have point. watch the hills on each side, that was where the last traps were set. If something happens from one direction, be mindful, that is likely part of their plan to turn our attention away from another. They are tricky little monsters."
Drack leads the group towards where the last ambush happened, and once there, up to where he last saw them. He will scan the surrounding areas as best as possible for trouble or other signs of activity. (perception 24)
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+5=22 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 6:54:41 PM
Manolo follows along and keeps a watchful eye along the surroundings.
Perception 22
OOC:will update the character sheet fully on the 12th, apologies.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+4=16 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 8:06:49 PM
Mortimer walks around the Hamlet freely, with a confident swagger. He hasn't the slightest apprehension for reprisals or other dark designs for his demise. At least not until the 12th day. :) After the 12th day, he's not walking anywhere alone.
He gives his Woldian League badge a good shine, to make sure everyone around him can see it. Or at least momentarily blind others with it's reflective shine. However something about his badge suddenly startles him. The glyph molded into his badge, he realizes that he can now read it. Before it was just a pictographic symbol that had no real meaning to him. Sure, it meant something to scholars of antiquity, but for him it was nothing more than decoration. But now Mortimer can read its true meaning. Literal translation into Common, the glyph reads Pathfinder Fellowship of the Wold. "Am I going mad, when did I learn High Woldian?"
Mortimer then visits all the various apothecaries and potion brewers in Windhorn Hamlet. Looks to see if there are any cure potions for sale. If so, he will inquire about the prices. Possibly use his charm, if need be, to get a better deal. (Diplomacy: 16)
He will go see if he can speak to Grog. If the ogre is available, he will let him in on what they have discovered. He asks for his advice and anything that might help in hunting down and eradicating the gremlins. "As you know, my friends and I prevented a mob from burning Agatha at the stake. We unmasked the gremlin buggers and had quite the kerfuffle. The lil' bum-muppet bastards done near gutted me. I was lucky to survive, thanks to Wardd. I was told it would be wise to seek your counsel, Mr Grog."
DM Steve -- They are tricky little monsters. d100=21 ; d20=12 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 10:23:10 PM Mortimer looks for potions before the group heads out, and asks Grog for advice. Torrynashkabbeth almost gets lost in the reverie of her exercises, until Stowe snaps her out of it. She leads the way to where the deadfall was. Manolo follows along, watchful. Ash prepares spells. Loryn plans to start the search where the deadfall was, then move on to Ballo’s farm if need be. Stowe practices with the hammer and otherwise prepares for a coming fight. Stowe would like to be near the front of the search party, and keeps an eye out. Drack leads the way to where the deadfall was, offering advice on staying alert. Mole takes the pearl but warns the others it is not a license to be careless.
Mortimer is able to find four potions of cure light wounds in the area, which he manages to talk down to 50 gp each if he wants to buy them. He visits Grog, who seems quite amused to be called Mr. Grog, and asks about fighting gremlins. Grog advises Mortimer that gremlins tend to be small and to work in groups. ”Don’t let them separate you from your friends. Don’t trust the tight spaces they might be able to squeeze into. They may turn on each other when there isn’t anyone else around, but they work well with each other against a common foe. Be careful.”
The group then follows the road out toward the Stanley and Aberstone farms, cautiously making their way to where the deadfall was. Debris on the side of the road still marks the location. There is no sign of gremlins there now, though.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=15 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+8=26 ; Monday January 10th, 2022 10:45:20 PM
As they move farther into the woods Stowe decides to step a few paces off the path and look for any gremlin tracks, edible plants, fungi, rare herbs, white truffles... but mostly gremlin tracks. She asks the group to slow down slightly, since it seems they left a couple members back in the village, and it may be good to let them catch up. She moves easily in the woods, clearly feeling at home and not hindered by branches or thorns. She listens for anything approaching, and takes occasional glances back toward the group.
OOC: Roll perception (+6) Roll survival (+6 + 1) (track) Roll survival (+6 +2) (favored enemy: plants)
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday January 10th, 2022 10:46:29 PM
Loryn follows out the mark of the debris. "Well lets get up in the woods and see what we can see."
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=12 ; Tuesday January 11th, 2022 6:41:32 AM
"Oh, they've gone" Torryn observed somewhat needlessly. However, she hadn't really expected them to be waiting around to get get stabbed. She looked to the others for ideas and inspiration. Most of her creative thinking and imagination was preserved for dancing.
She looked around seeking to get a flavour of the terrain and striving to notice if anything felt 'other'. The Gremlins were subtle, so looking for an overall impression seemed to her. better than trying to spot something specifically amiss. Besides, she got to take in the ambience of the day. that could often be very inspiring.
[Perception 12+7. = 19 ]
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Tuesday January 11th, 2022 8:42:53 AM
Drack doesn’t bother going with Mortimer, as Drack doesn’t have nearly enough money to think about buying magic.
Drack waits until the group is all together, and leads them up the hill at Loryns direction. He will point out to everyone where he hunted them through the brush, and where the gremlins seemingly disappeared.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=21 ; Tuesday January 11th, 2022 9:38:52 AM
Mole walks at a dwarven pace down the road. He admires the countryside. Occasionally, he stops and checks the ground. He says a small prayer and asks for guidance. At a distance, it looks as if he is speaking to the earth.
Perception DC 21
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Tuesday January 11th, 2022 12:02:27 PM
OOC: -Stowe's last post was actually typed before I refreshed and saw DM Steve's. I'd modify to match his update, since they aren't on the path now, but searching around the deadfall. -After rereading I wanted to mention I wasn't trying to imply the group is moving too fast, just that mechanically Stowe's movement speed would be halved while she's searching for tracks. -I wasn't sure if 'Track' applies when looking for tracks, or only when following them. -I'm pretty sure the favored enemy bonus wouldn't apply when looking for mundane/benign vegetation, but I thought it was flavorful, just like those white truffles.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Tuesday January 11th, 2022 3:26:58 PM
(ooc: Did the potion shopping spree happen before the trip out to the farms, or is Mortimer left behind in the Hamlet?)
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+5=25 ; Tuesday January 11th, 2022 7:15:52 PM
Manolo doesn't say anything and just looks around and listens to the wind..
Perception 25 (natural 20)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+1=3 ; Tuesday January 11th, 2022 7:44:58 PM
Mortimer goes ahead and purchases the four cure light wound potions. This would give the gang six potions and should help relieving the strain on Mole from being the sole healer of the group (-200 gold from party treasure). Mortimer will secure one of the potions for himself. He will later deliver the rest of the gang and they claim the other three. He isn't sure who has the first two potions.
(Please claim one of the remaining three potions and add it to your character sheet.)
If Mortimer gets back in time before the gang leaves for the deadfall, he will join them as well. Since no one has claimed the masterwork dagger that they found on the drunk ogres at Grog's birthday, Mortimer decides to make good use of it, at least until they decide to trade it in for something else.
Along the way, he keeps his eyes and ears open for anything of interest (Perception: 3). Or maybe he spends his time looking at the fancy, perfectly-balanced, masterwork dagger. "This is the finest shiv I've ever did see! Yes it is! Aren't you a beauty."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20=12 ; Tuesday January 11th, 2022 9:31:23 PM
Ash follows with the others, keeping an eye out for any of the gremlins and their wicked tricks. (Perception 12). He reaches into his cloak and pulls out Oslo. He lets the rat move around his arm and shoulder, before kissing him on the head and putting him back away.
DM Steve -- Oh, they've gone. Tuesday January 11th, 2022 10:45:05 PM Loryn looks at the debris. Manolo looks and listens. Mole admires the countryside and prays for guidance. Mortimer hands out three potions of CLW that he purchased while others were resting or training. He tries to keep an eye out, but is distracted by his fine dagger. Stowe tries tracking gremlins. Torrynashkabbeth looks around for anything amiss. Ash watches for gremlins and entertains his rat. Drack points out where the trap was and where the gremlins were.
OOC: The potions of CLW the party found earlier went to Evred and Torryn, but Evred left his behind when he went on his sudden mission. Therefore Torryn and Mortimer are each holding one potion, and there are still four to divide. Please decide who has them and note it on your character sheets.
As they reach the area of the deadfall, Ash notices that Oslo become agitated. As they look around, Stowe is able to find a variety of what must be gremlin tracks, criss-crossing the area. She guesses that a decent amount of effort went into creating the trap, so that there are plenty of tracks here. Off in the direction that Drack points out as where he hunted them, the tracks narrow down to a few headed in one direction. Stowe follows those a short way when half of them disappear. But the others keep going.
Stowe and the others are able to follow the tracks for a while, but the small creatures took paths that are not well suited to most of the party. After a while, the bigger folk find themselves squeezing between trunks and in general realizing that they would be at a disadvantage if attacked here. The path leads them away from town toward the north west.
DC 8 geography or 12 local knowledge Highlight to display spoiler: {This is the direction of the eastern cliffs.}
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20=6 ; d20+6=25 ; d20=11 ; Wednesday January 12th, 2022 1:20:55 AM
When offered healing potions by Mort she turns them down. "I already have a couple (3), someone else could probably use them more, thank you."
Stowe searches around where half the tracks disappear. This is odd. Did half of them jump on the other's shoulders? She looks around the area thoroughly, trying to see where the others went. Are the footsteps pressed deeper in the dirt? Did half double back? She look for other tracks she missed, or holes or burrows in the ground where they could have gone.
When they reach the tightly-grown forest she pauses, realizing what's beyond. "The eastern cliffs are just through these trees. Should we circle around to them directly? I think I know another path that leads there."
->OOC: Again, the big buttons up top are just too inviting and I forget to add modifiers. First roll is survival (+6) to track (+1), so should be 13 total.
->Second roll is perception
->Third is geography.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=19 ; Wednesday January 12th, 2022 6:38:50 AM
The cliffs: they'd been here before. It was where they'd met the fawn, but they'd found no other clues about the whereabouts of the gremlins. Still, if Stowe knew of a different path, that would be worth exploring.
"Yes, let's try that other path, Stowie." Torryn encouraged with a winning smile.
[OOC: Know Local, 19. Torryn won't claim any potions - she now has 2 (see sheet). Can anyone tell me how to put italics and bold into these posts?]
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Wednesday January 12th, 2022 8:15:58 AM
->OOC: you want [ ] around a letter b for bold or letter i for italic, then /b or /i inside [ ] to turn it off. With parentheses instead of brackets it would look like:
(b)bold words and stuff (i)italic AND bold words(/i) just bold again(/b) regular text.
If combining effects you have to turn off the last thing you turned on, I'm pretty sure. IE: b, i, /i, /b pattern would parse, b, i, /b /i would not.
->Stowe was referring to the way the party took previously to get to the cliffs. I had read that the party was there before, and assumed she would know the way.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday January 12th, 2022 8:43:02 AM
The gnome follows and keeps his eyes and ears about, though he was not so perceptive and many in the group likely were, no sense looking down at your boots. Loryn will take one of the offered potions of healing, quite impressed in Mortimer's cash flow. Gravedigging pays far better than assistant cooks it would seem and then again gravedigging was far less appealing and so it made sense.
"If the Gremlins can blink, perhaps they do so down the cliff. Now that we know more of what we are looking for and we have narrowed down where along the cliffs to look, I would say the cliffs are worth another visit."
"If one of you big strapping young folk have rope, I could be lowered down a ways and run along the cliff face in either direction a few hundred feet to see what I can see."
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Wednesday January 12th, 2022 9:54:50 AM
Drack will accept a potion. "Thanks. Don't have any of these. A little short on funds."
He follows Stowe around to the cliffs with the rest of the group. "I've got 50 feet of rope Loryn. Seems like a good idea...unless they are watching and attack us while someone is holding the rope, and you are dangling above a hefty fall."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Wednesday January 12th, 2022 12:13:52 PM
"I think it's very heroic of you, Loryn." Torryn chimed in. If you'd rather I go though, I don't mind. I mean, I trust Dracky to hold me. I'm really not that heavy. Plus I could jab with the spear if anything pops out of a hole." She regarded herself as moderately perceptive and had a knack for creeping about when necessary, but was no climber. Without the rope, she'd be stuck; well and truly stuck. Still, she wasn't about to let Loryn go without at least offering to take his place. Nor was she particularly reluctant to descend via the rope. It would be exciting and she trusted her friends to keep her safe. Of course, if it was Loryn that went, she would do her very best to ensure that the gnome stayed safe.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Wednesday January 12th, 2022 12:35:08 PM
"Whoa! Dontcha think we should find more evidence that the buggers are down there before we start dangling our healthy bits over this crag?"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Wednesday January 12th, 2022 12:38:27 PM
(ooc: Either this evening or sometime this week, I will add a Party Treasure section to my character sheet so we can better keep track of it.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Wednesday January 12th, 2022 6:43:04 PM
Ash takes a potion when offered, and stows it In his bag. "Whats gotcha jumpy(B) Oslo(/b)" he asks the rat, but doesn't take him out.
Following the others, and noticing the tightening of the trees, he begins to get nervous.
" Ladies and gents.. I am an educated man, but one doesn't have to be educated to see these trees are playing the terrain to our gremlin friends. Perhaps backtrack and go the other way to the cliffs. Turn the tables as they say on our enemies "
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+6=26 ; Wednesday January 12th, 2022 8:24:49 PM
"I agree, we will be in a huge disadvantage if we continue to move towards the eastern cliffs in this ", he points out ahead, "Perfect place to ambush us"
Local Knowledge 26( natural 20)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+11=31 ; Wednesday January 12th, 2022 10:38:56 PM
"Let's look for another way down first." Mole says. "If Loryn get's attacked on the rope, who's going to be able to help? Doesn't sound like a good idea ta me."
"Just give me a little bit to look around first."
Mole will search the area for a path or similar means to get down the cliff.
Survival DC 31
DM Steve -- Perfect place to ambush us Wednesday January 12th, 2022 10:58:47 PM Torrynashkabbeth suggests trying another path to reach the cliffs. She offers to take Loryn’s place on the rope. Mole searches for an alternate route. Drack agrees with the others they should go around. He notes that he has some rope. Stowe finds no indication of holes or burrows when she tries to figure where some of the gremlins went. As she continues to follow what she can, she realizes they are headed towards the cliffs. Loryn speculates that the gremlins may have magical ways down a cliff. He offers to search a cliff face from the end of a rope. Manolo points out that continuing would be a perfect place for them to be ambushed. Mortimer thinks it’s a bit premature to be hanging over the side of a cliff. Ash tries to figure out what’s bothering Oslo. (Through his empathic link, Ash realizes there is a smell that bothers Oslo.) The tightening terrain unnerves Ash, and he suggests they go around.
As the group head around a large thicket, they come upon a trail. The trail leads to the top of the cliffs about half a mile northeast of Windhorm Hamlet. This area is noted for its rocky outcroppings, rough terrain, and scrubby pines and junipers. Not being suitable for farming or grazing, it is mostly avoided. The trail leads to the top of bluff. Mole finds a small game trail leading down to a crevasse in the rocky walls of the steep, rocky slope.
The party has a choice of paths now.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=19 ; Thursday January 13th, 2022 5:42:51 AM
It made sense: don't go through the ambush-perfect terrain, find a safer path, don't risk someone's life needlessly. Why hadn't she said all that? The truth was, she hadn't even considered any of those points. Again, she was swept up in the heat of the moment. Torryn said nothing, thinking that she'd embarrass herself far less that way. She followed along doing her best to be alert for any danger, but feeling rather inadequate.to the task.
[Perception: 19+7=26]
Torryn, wanting to feel useful, was keen to lead down the precipitous trail. However, having hardly covered herself in glory of late, she stood silently and waited for wiser heads to prevail: wiser being everyone else.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Thursday January 13th, 2022 7:16:06 AM
Looking down the steep cliff Stowe feels a little uncomfortable. She's not 'scared' of heights, per se, she just isn't in love with them. Something about being in armour and carrying a heavy shield make her feel just a touch ungainly. It's not a pleasant feeling on the edge of a precipice. Should I take off my breastplate? Being a pincushion won't be any more comfortable.
The path to the top looks easier, but she thinks they're more likely to find creatures on the lower game path. Could they split up? "We won't be able to fight but in single file on that lower path, and if something was up top it looks like they could throw boulders down on us. I could go with a team to secure the clifftop, or maybe we could just scout it first, to be safe?"
"Also, does anyone have any climbing gear? I just have some rope."
OOC: Happy to go either way. Not sure if the concern of gremlins up top pushing boulders down on us is possible or reasonable from the description.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Thursday January 13th, 2022 7:48:17 AM
“We shouldn’t split up Stowe. We still don’t know how many there are. Dividing our forces would make a much easier hit upon half the group.”
“I don’t have any climbing gear, we will just have to move carefully and watch our footing.”
“I’m thinking the crevasse is the way to go. They are going to be in a hole in the rocks somewhere, protected from the weather, but I will defer to the brainy folks.”
Drack will lead the party in the direction chosen.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=20 ; Thursday January 13th, 2022 8:05:40 AM
"But if they can blink like Loryn said, what's to stop from popping up top to drop rocks on our heads? I'd rather split up than try to come back up the path against that."
She surveys the land (perception, 20) to get an idea of how dangerous it might be to get trapped on the narrow path. Could they even see us to attack from above?
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday January 13th, 2022 8:20:23 AM
Loryn moves along, personally he was quite happy to not be dangling over the cliff at the end of a rope, but was willing and as it was his idea, he couldn't suggest someone else to be doing it. Now, though, they had other options. "I agree with Drack on both counts. Splitting up against an unknown force seems a bad idea and also that the little critters are in some dark hidey hole. Stowe you make a good point, no mistake, but I would like to give Wardd a rub and see if we can get down the trail. They don't necessarily know we are here."
"Torry, you got a good set of eyes in that head of yours, I think you lead and keep them peeled for trip wires and alarms of some kind. The rest can follow into the crevice"
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Thursday January 13th, 2022 11:43:32 AM
"Does anyone have some sort of magic that would let me jump from a high place and land safely? I could go up alone and try to defend you from attack from above, or at least delay them to give you time to get clear. If nothing shows up I could jump down to you."
Stowe doesn't like this plan at all. Floating through the air out away from the cliff? Her palms sweat and tingle just thinking about it. But she doesn't like the look of the steep and narrow cliffside path one bit. Eight people in a line, with no space to maneuver? One gremlin in front and one behind could pin us in place, and then we're dead meat.
OOC: I'm happy with going down the path! Stowe won't mention it again, unless the DM gives us some clue that it's a smart course of action. I generally don't want to split the party either, but she's got these guard instincts that get in the way.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+1=18 ; Thursday January 13th, 2022 3:40:58 PM
Mortimer isn't sure what to do next. He does NOT like the idea of climbing down a jagged rock face. So as a precaution, he casts Detect Magic and begins to scan the area and trees for magical traps or spell effects.
(Mortimer casts Detect Magic. Range: 60-ft. Duration: Concentration, up to 2 minutes.)
(Perception: 18)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Thursday January 13th, 2022 3:52:05 PM
"Woh...woh... hold on" Ash excitedly whispers. "Oslosmells something that's unerving him. " He walks to where the choice between the paths is, and places the white rat on the ground.. [i] telepathically[/1].. "my friend, which way is the Unnerving smell stronger?"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Thursday January 13th, 2022 3:52:34 PM
"Woh...woh... hold on" Ash excitedly whispers. "Oslo smells something that's unerving him. " He walks to where the choice between the paths is, and places the white rat on the ground.. telepathically.. "my friend, which way is the Unnerving smell stronger?"
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+11=27 ; d20+9=12 ; Thursday January 13th, 2022 4:23:52 PM
Mole moves along the trail watching for dangerous areas.
Survival DC27, Perception DC 12
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+5=12 ; Thursday January 13th, 2022 5:54:47 PM
Manolo is confused as he is not sure which path to take and it affected him. He was less focused on what he heard and saw and more and more began to feel confused and anxious by saying, "You don't think they have guided us to here by knowing that he would expect a ambush..." Perception 12
DM Steve -- I agree with Drack on both counts. Thursday January 13th, 2022 10:32:43 PM Manolo is confused. He seems worried they might have been guided here. Drack thinks the crevasse is the way to go, and prepares to take the lead. Stowe worries about an ambush from above if they take the lower path. She thinks they should scout the upper path, or at least send one up in case of trouble below. Ash puts Olso down, to assess the threat. It isn’t telepathy, but it’s still clear that Oslo finds the small path down more disturbing than the path up. Torrynashkabbeth is eager to lead the way down the small trail, but waits. Mole looks for danger. Loryn agrees with Drack. He suggests Torryn lead, to look for trouble. Mortimer casts a detect magic and scans the area. He sees no magic in the trees or terrain.
The consensus seems to be to take the lower trail and not to split up the party. Going down the steep hillside, the trail proves not to be difficult for any of the group to navigate in single file. Oslo is not happy with this, and climbs back onto Ash. Mole notes that the place seems to be well hidden from above. The trail switches back twice, descending about 20’ before ending in a small opening in the rocks. This is about four feet wide and five feet tall.
(OOC: Asking for marching order here.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=7 ; Friday January 14th, 2022 7:14:17 AM
Torryn was happy to lead the group onwards. It felt good to be useful. At the entryway in the rocks, she paused. She peered in and sniffed.
[Perception: 7+7=14.]
She blinked a few times getting her eyes accustomed to the gloom within before actually entering. She saw well at night, far better than most, but if it was utterly dark, she was as disadvantaged as the next person. She held her spear lightly in one hand, ready to thrust if necessary, but her left hand fidgeting. her fingers twitched. Her Feu Spark would likely hit truer than her spear. Torryn would have no hesitation in using it should the need arise.
The low ceiling was of no great concern. Torryn stood only a little over five feet in height and would only have to stoop or bend slightly.
[OOC: Torryn will happily take point, but should anyone else ask to do so, she will simply acquiesce and place herself wherever she bid stand. I am assuming that the ceiling within is the same height. It may not be. She will try to assess that fact by looking in.]
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=8 ; d20+1=15 ; Friday January 14th, 2022 8:06:51 AM
Stowe surveyed the cave opening, looking for any sign that it could cave-in, or for any trap left by these creatures. Distracted by the plummeting landscape just behind, she doesn't see much (perception = 8).
"Would you all prefer me up at the front, or should I act as a rearguard in case there's an ambush? " She whispers, careful of her voice carrying into the cave. When she starts walking in she'll move as quietly as possible (stealth = 15).
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 d20+8=20 ; Friday January 14th, 2022 8:52:57 AM
"I think tactically, I should take point with Torry. I have Elven vision, same as she does. Stowe, you should take rear in case they come in or blink behind us. I think Mole should be at the center. If something really bad happens on either end, your healing could be a lifesaver. Everyone else can slide in wherever their particular talents will be of most benefit."
When they head in, Drack will draw and keep his Elven Longsword out. (Perception 20)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Friday January 14th, 2022 9:47:58 AM
Stowe nods in agreement, her Tenderizer at the ready. She looks are her rather full hands. "Would whomever stands just before me have a free hand to hold my torch of eternal flame?" She sets her shield down and removes her pack, pulling the torch out of its pocket.
[Ooc: If nobody will take it, or offer another light source, she will strap her shield to her pack and carry the everburning torch herself. (-3AC)]
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/17 d20+1=10 ; Friday January 14th, 2022 11:43:03 AM
Ash sticks to the middle of the group. With no armor, and no mundane weapons he was the weakest spot in a knights armor. his eyes dart around, but Oslo's fright is making Ash a little nervous. (Perception 10).
Spells: 1st Magic missle , enlarge person, sleep, hold portal
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday January 14th, 2022 3:10:32 PM
Loryn nods as Ash tells the group about Oslo's feelings. "Sounds like we are on the right track then.:
He follows a few people behind Torry, namely Drack, Stowe and Mole, until they all arrive at the crevice. "How much can you suck it in?" he asks Drack and Stowe
"Manolo, Why don't you see if there are any boobytraps before Drak tries to find them. After that, I agree with you Drack. I'll be right behind you and when we find them I'll make your blade magical. Ash Mortimer and Myself can carry torches. Hey Stowe, Just jam that torch into your belt. It does give off heat and that way you always have light and your shield."
Party order...Drack...Torry...Loryn...Mole...Ash...Mortimer...Manolo...Stowe
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Friday January 14th, 2022 5:03:20 PM
D nods at Loryn. “Sounds good. I hadn’t been thinking about it, but they do seem to be fond of traps.”
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+1=12 ; Friday January 14th, 2022 8:59:13 PM
Mortimer suppresses his laugh, but he can't stop a wicked grin from forming across his face. No matter how old he's become, the word booby trap is still funny as ever.
As they enter the cave, Mortimer can sense the souls of those long passed that still linger. The gremlins weren't the first to make this a hiding place. "Well isn't this lovely ... tight and cozy? A nice hideaway if you're into open air concept."
Mortimer is fine with Loryn's suggestion of marching order. As long as there is plenty of meat between him and those bloody spiked chains of theirs. "Oh, if we need a good light, I have a lantern." He takes a moment to light his hooded lantern and it produces a nice even glow.
(Perception: 12)
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+5=24 ; Friday January 14th, 2022 9:10:15 PM
Manolo keeps an eye for traps after Drack and Loryn idea.
Perception 25 (24+1 trapfinding feat)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Friday January 14th, 2022 9:52:13 PM
Stowe laughs, "Ha! Just put it in your belt! I bet those fools wasting money on ioun torches feel pretty dumb!"
She chuckles to herself as she wedges in into her belt on her shield side, angled forward. She feels rather smug, though she winces as it prods her in the ribs, and as she tries to walk her legs jostle it, making the light and shadows dance around.
She starts to follow the party into the cave, noticing the stark shadows cast by her shield and hammer. They make it quite hard to focus on any details, the light jittering and jumping around. I'd probably see better just from what lights the others carry. She pauses and puts the torch away, dropping behind the group a bit. Then she hurries to catch up, hoping she doesn't trip on any rocks.
OOC: everburning torch still available if anyone would like to carry it
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+11=26 ; d20+9=14 ; Saturday January 15th, 2022 10:58:12 AM
Mole doesn't see any problems with the plan. His darkvision puts him on even footing with the creatures in the cave and his natural dwarven senses give him the ability to locate dangers in the underground.
"We going in without any light?" He says. "That's fine with me, but seems I'm the only one that can see in the dark."
Survival DC26 (looking for natural pitfalls and other natural dangers); Perception 14 (16 to notice unusual stonework or traps)
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Saturday January 15th, 2022 11:13:12 AM
"You're right, of course." Stowe says to Mole. "Going in without light would be foolhardy. If only someone had some magical way to make my shield glow. " She sighs, knowing that's probably impossible.
DM Steve -- A nice hideaway if you're into open air concept. d20+9=29 ; Saturday January 15th, 2022 11:28:30 AM Mole agrees with Loryn’s plan. He can see in the dark, but worries that the others can’t. Stowe asks where she should be and offers an everburning torch to whoever would like to carry it. As best she could, she looked into the cave. Stowe admits she would like it if her shield provided light. Ash wants to be in the middle of the group. Oslo is making him nervous. Mortimer finds the words booby trap funny. He has a lantern. He agrees with Loryn’s idea for a marching order. Manolo looks for traps before the party enters. Drack suggests where to place a few of the group, with the others filling in as they see best. He draws his sword. Torrynashkabbeth looked into the hole in the rocks, and the small chamber behind it. Loryn suggests Manolo look for traps, and expands Drack’s suggestion into a complete marching order: Drack...Torry...Loryn...Mole...Ash...Mortimer...Manolo...Stowe He suggests that he, Ash, and Mortimer carry lights.
The first thing Manolo notices is a smooth rock on the floor of the entrance, and the snare around it. He has to point the snare out carefully, since no one else seems to understand what it is. Even Mole, who notices a clear (to him) mix of natural and worked stone – and who says, by the way, that the “smooth rock” Manolo noticed isn’t really rock at all – doesn’t see the snare without help.
At this point, the group is still outside, and the trap is still there.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=6 ; Saturday January 15th, 2022 12:50:31 PM "I could carry that torch."{/b} Torryn informed Stowe. [b]"But as we've three nominated, it would be better of one of them held it. You certainly should have your shield. Oh and me following Dracky makes sense; my spear has more reach than his sword, so I should probably be able to target anything he's fighting."
Torryn then quietly invoked her magic and it was as if ghostly leaves fell about her on some unfelt breeze. (Mage Armour: duration, 1 hour. Now AC: 20.)
"I can shove that trap thing with the butt of my spear if you want." She offered. She wasn't really sure about the whole 'trap' thing. it looked like a stone.
[OOC: 6+7=13 Perception, but may be more ; it's been pointed out.]
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Saturday January 15th, 2022 2:21:29 PM
Stowe stays well back from the snare in the cave entrance. Her hands are dexterous and precise when it's time to battonet some carrots, but taking apart fiddly springs and mechanical contraptions? No thank you. She hopes the trap won't bring the rocks above down on them, and she backs away from the cave entrance, instinctively flexing the hand that grips her shield.
"Shouldn't we disarm it instead of setting it off? Then they wouldn't know we're here." She calls softly to the front of the party, hoping there's someone with more skill than her with such things.
OOC: Seriously Mole, can you help a sister out and put that light cantrip on her shield? DMs said i wasn't allowed to magically grow a third arm to hold a torch, sadly... or tie it to the shield with twine. Basically you have 2 hands and can only hold 2 things, RAW.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Saturday January 15th, 2022 2:52:15 PM
"Drats.. sometimes I get inside my own head too far." He steps up to Stowe, pulls out a firefly, moves his hand to pantomime the rays of the sun... " Echassius solarius".... Cast Light on Stowe's shield. " Now, don't think this is permanent. I might think im a mighty wizard in my own head, but this is only going to last you 20 minutes.. tops. " he says with a smile.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=16 ; Saturday January 15th, 2022 6:42:16 PM "I think Manolo said he'd take a look at it." Torryn replied to Stowe's query regarding the trap. What she advocated certainly made sense. Torryn hadn't known that such things were possible. However, if the trap needed to be activated, she could do so from a safe distance. She looked to Maolo and then back into the cave mouth. Was there anything else to be discerned?
[Perception: 16+7=23]
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Sunday January 16th, 2022 10:55:58 AM
Loryn tells Stowe to hand forward the everburning torch. "I'll carry that." With the trap pointed out Loryn pats Manolo on the back, 'Well done now why don't you disarm that, so they don't know we are here and none of our more agile friends step on it anyway."
Ash lights up Stowes shield and that took care of that. The Everburing torch and that Light spell gave the two elves and himself, more than enough light to see by. "If we come into a larger chamber, I have a light i can use 1 time to see pretty good for about a minute." Although even as he says it, he doesn't believe this little crack is going to improve much in size. Stowe and Drack will have to make do
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Sunday January 16th, 2022 1:22:14 PM
Stowe looks at her glowing shield and grins like a little girl. Incredible. I wish I could do things like this.
She looks up the path and watches for any attackers while the others handle the trap.
Ooc: thanks!
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+11=25 ; d20+9=18 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 8:51:12 AM
Mole watches as the trap gets disarmed. He keeps a watch.
Survival DC25, Perception DC18
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 d20+8=25 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 11:21:39 AM
Drack waits for the trap to be disarmed and then leads the party further, watching for more traps as he goes.(perception 25).
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=8 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 12:47:14 PM
After the trap is disarmed Stowe waits for the others to go into the cave, then glancing backwards once more up the trail, she falls in line behind them. She shines her shield around at everything with a grin still plastered to her face. Though she's distracted, she does try to keep an ear out for anything sneaking up behind the group (perception = 6).
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+8=21 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 2:30:45 PM
Manolo tries to explain what he sees. He proceeds to disable the trap as quickly as possible. Saying to Drack "Careful, we don't know what more kinds of traps or surprises they have in mind for us"
disable device 21
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+1=15 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 6:38:34 PM
Mortimer sets all other sarcastic remarks aside for now. Though he does wonder why he's incapable of casting light spells; like all the other finger wigglers. He does decide to renew his Detect Magic spell. If the traps were magical, he wasn't sure if Manolo could effect them by mechanical means, not without springing the traps himself.
"I offer up my spectre (unseen servant) to set off the trap. He wouldn't mind, won't feel a thing."
Mortimer extends his magical gaze (Detect Magic) as far as it will go into the cave (60ft). (Perception: 15)
DM Steve -- Careful, we don't know what more kinds of traps or surprises they have in mind for us Monday January 17th, 2022 10:16:58 PM Manolo tries to disable the trap, only to realize that it’s magic. He does well, not setting it off in the attempt, but does not disable it.. Drack waits for the trap to be dealt with. Stowe avoids getting near the trap, and drops hints about getting a more manageable light source. Ash casts light on Stowe’s shield. Torrynashkabbeth offers to carry Stowe’s torch, or help trigger the trap. She prepares her mage armor. But she realizes others are ready for the torch, and Manolo will deal with the trap. Mole keeps watch while Manolo works on the trap. Loryn takes the everburning torch, and encourages Manolo. He mentions being able to light a larger area, but doesn’t really think they will find one. Mortimer checks the area for magic. (The trap is faint transmutation. He sees no other magic ahead.) He offers an unseen servant to set off the trap.
Manolo learns more about the trap in his attempt to disarm it. He thinks it is like the ropes they encountered before, during the shocker lizard attack at the boarding house. Picking up that rock, or stepping into the loop of vine around the rock, will set off the trap. He can try to disable it again, but realizes it will not be easy (DC 23, and if he misses badly he will set it off).
On the other hand, positioned where it is it cannot be easily stepped around by the larger members of the group. (Medium creatures trying to jump in the cave will incur a penalty, but it is not a difficult jump -- DC 9 including the penalty.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Tuesday January 18th, 2022 7:51:30 AM
She really needed to work on her jumping. Oh, she could jump, for sure, but it wasn't exactly a strength in her dancing repertoire. Still, she wasn't going to shy from the task if that was what was required.
"I can try to jump in if you want?" She offered. She was far from the tallest, wasn't armoured and had good agility. She figured that she had a better than even chance of success
"If we can bypass the trap, that would be good, but if not, I can sort of replicate the 'spectre' thing - with a Fey Hand. Of course, that will set the trap off. I guess it's whether Manny. wants another bash at it." Bashing a trap. It wasn't her best choice of words. She hoped that her intent was clearer.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Tuesday January 18th, 2022 7:58:58 AM
“Seems like the magical hand thing is a good idea. If Manolo isn’t taking another crack at it, I’d say give it a try, but it’s up to all you magic using people.”
“Sounds like letting that invisible servant guy might be a good choice to lead the way after this though. Magic isn’t my area, so I’ll let you all figure it out until I have something to fight.”
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday January 18th, 2022 8:06:40 AM
Loryn suggests going with setting it off. "We back up a tad and use a Mage Hand Simple spell and save the servant in case the hand does not work or we could use it later. Going with Manolo being right and it is like the rope snare we saw at Minerva's. It won't be loud and shouldn't alert anything by setting it off."
Loryn nods to Torry after the group takes a couple steps back, "Fey away" he says with a slight smile
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Tuesday January 18th, 2022 8:56:03 AM Did someone say jump?[/] Stowe thinks. Sure, she's lithe and athletic and muscular, but not in armor. She does a little practice hop to see how it feels and barely clears the height of two pies. [I]No no no, that won't do at all. I could take off my armor and toss my shield to someone on the other side, but that's probably when they would attack. Maybe poking with a stick is the best idea.
She waits while the others discuss options, having little to contribute, but hoping there's no more talk of jumping.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=23 ; d20+11=15 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 10:04:43 AM
Mole nods in agreement with setting the trap off. He backs away and waits while keeping an eye out for dangers.
Perception DC23, Survival DC15
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Tuesday January 18th, 2022 5:43:13 PM "No problem." Torryn replied confidently. She hadn't actually done this before, but surely it couldn't be that difficult....could it?
"Let's back up to be safe." She suggested. That done she called forth the Fey Hand to move the stone.
[OOC: Has 25' range and can move up to 5lbs in weight]
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+1=17 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 7:07:16 PM
Mortimer is perfectly fine with the plan proposed by Loryn.
IF Torryn's Fey Hand doesn't do the trick, he will summon his Spectral Servant. He will direct his servant to pickup a rock, of 10 pounds or more, and carry it into the cave. The rock is needed for extra weight and something solid for the trap to grab on to. Especially if it's anything like the rope traps he witnessed back at Minerva's. Mortimer will move with his servant just enough to keep him within range (30').
(Perception: 17)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Tuesday January 18th, 2022 8:00:39 PM
Traps where not his specialty, so the wizard stays back. He watches the others, seeing if they would need any help, but doubting they would.
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+8=10 ; d20=2 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 9:49:14 PM
Manolo feels confident and tries to disable the trap despite having good intentions.
'I can do it', he thinks as he get confused all while some members of the party tries to help.
Disable device 10 Aid another 2 OOC: sorry epic fail ): OOC2: No taksies backsies ? rolled disable device and aid another and failed.
DM Steve -- Let's back up to be safe. Tuesday January 18th, 2022 10:32:01 PM Mole backs off to be out of the way when the trap is set off. Stowe worries about being able to jump in armor. She would rather poke the trap with a stick. Ash watches from a distance. Mortimer gets ready to try a different spell if Torryn’s doesn’t set off the trap. Manolo decides to try to disarm the trap again. Drack agrees with setting off the trap with magic, or with Manolo trying again. Torrynashkabbeth is willing to jump, but offers to set off the trap with a Fey Hand. She asks people to back up for safety. Loryn goes along with setting off the trap.
While the rest of the group backs up to be away when the trap is sprung, Manolo tries to disarm it. Things don’t go well.
The trap is indeed a magical snare like the ones they’ve seen before, and it wraps around Manolo as he works on it. Manolo is entangled in the vine. Meanwhile, the smooth rock that was in the trap goes skittering into the nearest wall, where it explodes. Very loudly.
Fortunately, Manolo was the only one near the trap when it was sprung. Manolo: Make a DC 15 fortitude save. If it fails, then. . . Highlight to display spoiler: {Manolo is deafened if he failed the save.}
Unfortunately, as the explosion echoes in the chambers in the cliffside it would seem that the party no longer has the element of surprise.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=25 ; d20+6=21 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 10:44:39 PM
"Oh bananas!" Shouts Stowe, as the echoes of the explosion rattle through the cave. She grips Tenderizer tightly and spins, looking for any threat (perception 25).
She glances up the cliffs to check if there's any rockslide that may have been triggered (survival 21).
She's alert and watchful, ready to keep any bum munchers off of any bums.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=8 ; d20=4 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 7:15:30 AM "Exploding rocks." Whispered Torryn in awe. Such things would be very difficult to spot. She could only hope that they were not easily made and so would be very few in number. One was a good low number. She looked to Manolo, hoping he'd been able to avoid the worst of the trap. From her position she could see into the cave and her fey sight revealed much of that interior.
[Perception: 15]
Not seeing anything else untoward, she decided to make a swift entry. That way the gremlins couldn't use the bottle neck to their advantage. It seemed a good idea. Then again, Torryn had a marked trait for impetuosity.
[Acrobatics: 8]
The uneven ground coupled with Manolo's presence betwixt herself and her desired destination conspired to render her attempts far less graceful than she'd have liked.
[OOC: Should Torryn get past Manolo she'll take up a defensive stance with her spear lodged, so that the others can follow on safely.]
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=26 ; d20+11=18 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 7:46:01 AM Looks like they know we're here now. Mole follows Torry in by Manolo. His darkvision will give the group a better idea of what's coming.
Perception DC 26, Survival DC18
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+1=8 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 9:10:00 AM
Ash steps forward and tries helping Manolo out of the vine, while trying to stay out of the vines grasp as well. He gazes into the cave, making sure the gremlins aren't rushing them while the trap was sprung. (Perception 8)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 Wednesday January 19th, 2022 9:31:20 AM
"Lovely. If I were them, I'd likely be setting up a defensive position.Either that, or they will relocate. Either way, looks like we are moving onward."
Drack tries to move past Ash and Manolo so that Torry isn't up front by herself. If he can't, he will help Ash free Manolo.
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+1=12 ; d20+8=13 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 2:39:00 PM
Manolo ears ring, "The ringing won't stop !", he says loudly. It takes a moment or two for Manolo to realize that he can't hear anything. He hisses as he tries to get out of the vine's grasp Fortitude 12 Escape artist 13
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday January 19th, 2022 5:03:01 PM
Loryn winces and bunches his shoulders as the stone kicks off into an explosion. The gnomes shoulders slumps as another thought and plan evaporates. "Well no use fretting over it. Lets get ourselves to a better spot and not this single file bottleneck."
Gnome: 1/day Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Wednesday January 19th, 2022 9:26:52 PM
Stowe feels for Manolo and hopes he's okay, but there are several people between them and she has her own responsibilities to the group.
She continues to watch for any threats as she responds to Loryn, "Yes! Press forward or go back, but we need to get off this cliff!"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Wednesday January 19th, 2022 9:58:54 PM
Mortimer is getting a sick feeling in his stomach after watching Manolo get a little too wrapped up in his work. "Uhh!?" He curses this warped sense of humor. These dark thoughts are unwanted, ill-timed and totally inappropriate. They always happen in times of stress. However these thoughts seem to antagonize Mortimer instead of acting as a defense.
He looks through his gear for something that might help. Is that the cold iron dagger he sees? Has no one claimed it? This cain't be right, everyone must be properly armed for these bum-muppets!
(OOC: Question - Has anyone claimed the Cold Iron Dagger? I do not recall. If no one has, Mortimer will give it to Manolo.)
DM Steve -- The ringing won't stop Wednesday January 19th, 2022 10:37:33 PM Stowe looks for any potential danger or attack outside the cave. She feels the need to move, either forward or back. Drack moves into the cave alongside Torryn, thinking about what he would do with a warning like the gremlins just got. Mortimer looks for a way to help Manolo. He thinks maybe a dagger. . . Loryn thinks they should get to a more advantageous place. Mole follows Torryn into the cave, realizing his darkvision will benefit them. Ash steps forward to help Manolo out of the vine. Manolo tries to get out of the trap. Then he realizes he can no longer hear. Torrynashkabbeth moves into the cave so she can protect Manolo.
OOC: I have moved Torryn, Drack, and Ash on the map based on posts. Mole was moved by his player. I take it that Manolo. Loryn. and Stowe didn’t move. I have no problem with people moving their characters, or having me move them. If you want me to move a character to a specific spot, please identify the spot in your post.
Torryn, Mole, and Drack enter the cave. Over in a dark corner, hiding among a bunch of debris, Mole sees a small creature eying the trio. The creature notices this and moves a short distance away before stopping and gesturing strangely. Drack notices his chain shirt and sword growing warm. Drack needs to make a DC 13 Will save; this is not enchantment.
Ash and Manolo try to remove the vine, but Manolo is still stuck. Disentangling from these things is difficult, as Ash remembers. Mortimer realizes he somehow ended up with a cold iron dagger and twenty cold iron sling bullets.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=15 ; d6=5 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 5:50:22 AM
Seeing the creature and its vehement gestures Torryn unhesitatingly released her Fey Spark. "Iskra!" She whispered as she pointed at the small creature.
[Ranged Touch attack: 19.]
A tiny bolt of lightning leapt from her palm to strike what she hoped was a gremlin. Otherwise, she'd likely not helped matters at all, but analysing before acting really wasn't a Torryn thing.
[Damage: 5]
She then moved to interpose herself between Mole and any more of the wicked Fey believing she was a much harder target and she had reach with her cold iron headed spear.
[Mage Armour still in effect, so Toryn is currently AC:19]
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=22 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 7:30:08 AM
Stowe kicks at the dirt and waits to move into the cave, impatient.What's going on in there? Then she hears a sharp crack and a squeal. A fight's started! And I'm stuck out here. She looks around the cliffside and up the narrow trail, still vigilant for an ambush (perception = 22). Hopefully there would be some gremmies left for her Tenderizer to break like a bad sauce.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 18/18 - AC 16 d20+1=19 ; d20+7=14 ; d10+7=16 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 9:01:04 AM
Drack hopefully manages to shake off the effects of whatever magic the little monster threw at him, and hopes it doesn't continue to get hotter.(will save 19)
"They are throwing magic at us up here. Looks like they are going defensive, and going to hit and retreat."
Drack will move to Q6, and take a swing at the gremlin. Hit ac 14, damage 15(it was supposed to be +6, not +7)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Thursday January 20th, 2022 9:21:44 AM
Ash begins saying something to Manolo, but realizes the man can't hear him. He pantomimes a sawing action with a knife while pointing to the vine.
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+1=21 ; d20+8=21 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 4:21:12 PM
Manolo tries his best to get out of the vine trap. Fortitude 21 (natural 20 roll) Escape artist 21
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday January 20th, 2022 5:47:25 PM
Loryn's ears perk up at Dracks call. "I got you big guy, no worries. Here comes the gnome!" Loryn moves up 20' and deeper in. (V6) Once there, he casts Dancing Lights, bringing the glowing lights up in a line down the back passage (N,O,P)
A lthe lights come into the chamber, plus the torch he is carrying, He shoots the elf a smile, "You're safe now."
Gnome: 1/day xDancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+4=9 ; d3=3 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 9:13:19 PM
With cold iron dagger in hand, Mortimer steps over Manolo and speaks a few frosty words of power. A icy ray shoots from his hand and tiny creature.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Frost at the Small Creature. Hit Touch AC: 9. Damage: 3 Cold Damage.)
He then looks down at Manolo, and holds out the cold iron dagger. You would make better use of this, mate!"
DM Steve -- Looks like they are going defensive, and going to hit and retreat d20+2=21 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=19 ; d4+1=3 ; d3+1=3 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 11:14:39 PM Ash pantomimes cutting the vine. Manolo tries to escape the vine, but remains entangled. Mortimer tries to hit the creature with a ray, but misses. He offers Manolo a dagger. Drack moves and attacks with his sword, but misses. His armor warms more, to the point of discomfort but not of damage. Loryn moves in and casts a spell, lighting the corridor out the other side of the chamber. Torrynashkabbeth casts a tiny lightning bolt at the creature in the cave. She hits, and overcomes its resistance. Stowe vigilantly guards the rear. Mole watches events.
Those able to see it note that the hideous, hunchbacked creature has three glowing blue eyes. It seems enraged when Torryn’s spell hits it, and slashes out at Drack with claws and teeth. Its bits is true, and is one of its clawing attacks. Drack takes 3 damage from the bite and 3 from the claw.
Edit: If it's not clear in the post above, Drack made his saving throw.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=9 ; Friday January 21st, 2022 6:03:22 AM
It was not far away. She could close the distance easily. Without hesitation Torryn did so. That she was more likely to strike true with her Fey Spark did not occur to her. Dracky needed help. Torryn darted forward and thrust her spear past Drack to strike the creature.
[To hit: 9.]
At least that had been her intention. She'd missed. This close to Drack she could feel the warmth emanating from his armour. Was it supposed to do that? It didn't seem likely. Her attention though, could not afford to be split. She focused on the gremlin and considered the merits of another Fey Spark if she missed again with her next attack. At least she was giving it something extra to think about. If Drack needed to do something about that extra warm armour, he could. She'd hold the creature!
Drack (Chris J) - hp 13/18 - AC 16 d20+7=9 ; Friday January 21st, 2022 9:07:55 AM
As the gremlin rips chunks of flesh out of him, he responds to Loryn. "I'm not quite feeling saved, but thanks for the additional light.
As he swings again at the gremlin, Drack ponders an upgrade to his armor and weapons when he has some gold. He also hopes his armor and sword don't continue to heat up, or he will have to back off and drop them.
His pathetic attack fails to connect with anything. hit ac 9
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+10=19 ; Friday January 21st, 2022 11:02:40 AM
Mole moves up to support Drack.
"Fras Sèididh," and a flash occurs in the eyes of the gremlin.
Spell cast Flare, Fort DC14 negates. (Concentration DC19)
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday January 21st, 2022 2:42:38 PM
The gremlin has already made it to tighter quarters. Not much the gnome could do, but possibly 'scout' ahead. Loryn moves up behind Drack (R6 or S6 if Torry is already there) and sends the Dancing Light down the corridor until they hit a wall or get 100' away
Gnome: 1/day xDancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Friday January 21st, 2022 4:50:30 PM
"Stop pulling and try cutting it " he yells in Manolo's face. "Cut the entanglement. "
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+2=4 ; d4+1=5 ; Friday January 21st, 2022 8:46:26 PM
Manolo tries to stab the vines hysterically with the dagger as he can't seem to get out of the vines in any other way. Attack 4 Damage 5
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=16 ; Friday January 21st, 2022 9:36:26 PM
Stowe wants to help Manolo. And she's especially skilled at chopping up dangerous plants, and by the sound of it that's what's got him. But there are so many bodies in the narrow entrance to the cave, and her duty is to act as rearguard. "Move forward! Don't jam up the entrance!" she calls, anxiously watching for any threat outside the cave.
OOC: if there's space she'll follow the last person into the cave
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+4=22 ; d3=2 ; Friday January 21st, 2022 10:20:17 PM
Mortimer drops the dagger next to Manolo's hand and takes a step forward. He felt a sense of vengeful spirit to what this gremlin had done to Minerva's friend ... and especially what they did to him. Manolo can help himself for now, Mortimer was out for blood. His breath turns to frost as he casts the spell again.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Frost on the Gremlin. Hit TouchAC: 22. Damage: 2 Cold Damage.)
DM Steve -- I'm not quite feeling saved d20+2=7 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=12 ; 2d4+2=7 ; Saturday January 22nd, 2022 12:09:24 AM Mole moves up and casts flare.The effect fizzles out in front of the creature. Highlight to display spoiler: {1) I dropped Mole back 5’ so Torryn would be able to attack with her spear. 2) The flare didn’t overcome its spell resistance.} Torrynashkabbeth closes to attack the gremlin, but misses. Loryn sends his dancing lights forward until they reach a wall. Drack attacks the gremlin, but misses. At least his armor is getting no hotter. Manolo tries to cut the vine, but can’t seem to calm down enough to do so. Ash encourages Manolo to cut the vine. Stowe is eager to help Manolo, but can’t reach him without abandoning her position. Mortimer drops the dagger and casts ray of frost at the gremlin. It hits.
OOC: This creature has spell resistance of 13. When you cast a spell, roll (d20)+(your caster level) to see if you overcome its resistance, unless you prefer I roll.
The gremlin seems to take great amusement from fighting. It attacks Drack again. . . Neither of its claws hit, but its bite is strong this time. Drack takes 7 points of damage.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=16 ; d4+4=7 ; Saturday January 22nd, 2022 1:03:24 AM
Stowe finally grows impatient seeing the plight of her comrade, pushing past Ash to help Manolo. She drops Tenderizer and pulls out her Chef's knife. The one she's used for dicing and chopping (and chiffonading) vegetables the last two years. This should be fun!.
To Manolo she says, "Hold still. This will only take a second."
She slices the vine once (attack = 16), cutting it deeply.(damage =7)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=6 ; Saturday January 22nd, 2022 5:20:12 AM
As much as she wished to stab the vile creature, wishing was apparently insufficient. Torryn thrust the cold iron headed spear forward, but was like trying to stab a ghost. The thing was simply too fast, too elusive. So be it, she thought; back to her Fey Spark. It had struck true once. Hopefully it would do so again. In the meantime, she was there giving the creature cause for concern and hopefully not permitting it to deploy its full repertoire of tricks.
[To hit: 6......got him worried now.]
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Saturday January 22nd, 2022 7:01:24 AM OOC: 2 things- I forgot to list actions, and I swear there was open space at V6 when i posted last night. -free: drop hammer in Y7 -move: stride to V6 and draw dagger -standard: attack vine
If Ash wants to make a simultaneous move, we could switch places. Stowe's actions become: -free: 5' step to X6 -free: drop hammer in X6 -move: draw dagger -standard: attack vine
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d8+1=8 ; Saturday January 22nd, 2022 9:07:05 AM
Drack looks pretty wounded to the dwarf's eyes. "Gabhail ri leigheas na tìre" and Drack is bathed in a green glow. Some of the more visible wounds fade from sight.
Cast CLW - healing Drack for 8 points.
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW(c), Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+2=5 ; Saturday January 22nd, 2022 11:05:11 AM
(Whoops. Didn’t know this gremlin had SR. d20+2 = 5, failed miserably.)
DM edit: Since you didn't roll it, I did. Mortimer succeeded, per the post. I'll try to be clearer in the future.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+4=14 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+2=5 ; Saturday January 22nd, 2022 11:32:34 AM (ooc: Allen, Stowe is not blocked. Stowe can move freely through friendly squares.)
Mortimer's satisfaction quickly vanishes when he realizes his frost magic simply melts harmlessly off the gremlin. 'What is this,' he thinks, 'what special power is this?' Being new to magic, Mortimer wasn't aware that Spell Resistance was a thing. He decides to cast his most powerful magic at the little beast, hoping that would inflict some damage. A coruscating ray springs from your hand.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Enfeeblement on the Gremlin. Hit TouchAC: 15. SR Check: 5, miserable fail again. Save: Fort 15 for half. Damage: -4 Strength penalty.)
Mortimer regrets leaving the cold iron dagger with Manolo. He looks around to see if there is a large rock he could drop on the bum muppet.
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday January 24th, 2022 7:29:30 AM
Loryn moves up behind Drack and casts a spell to imbue his weapon with magic. Magic Weapon Move to R6
He also brings the Lights back and fans them out at the first intersection. (J/K, 6/7)
Gnome: 1/day xDancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Drack (Chris J) - hp 14/18 - AC 16 d20+8=17 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 9:19:40 AM
Drack feels the healing energy wash over him. "Thanks Mole, I needed that"
As Loryn imbues his weapon with magic Drack hopes he can actually hit this monster for a change. "Thanks Loryn, hopefully that helps."
Drack takes another swing at the gremlin, hitting ac 17, and narrowly missing for the third time in a row.(the stupid die roller hates Drack)
Active Spells: Magic weapon from Loryn
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+8=27 ; 2d4+12=18 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 12:27:17 PM
Stowe makes another cut at Manolo's bonds for goot measure. (27 - critical) She slashes straight through the vines, sure nown that he is free to escape. (Dam = 18).
She stand up and moves back to where she dropped her hammer so she can pick it up and continue her rearguard duties.
OOC: currently in a somewhat loopy post-op state. I hope the are many posts to interact ruth today! No pain, but my front lip feels about 6 times too large.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+2=21 ; d4+1=5 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 3:24:37 PM
Ash nods to Stowe and steps away from maolo to allow her to get closer.
He was needed elsewhere anyway. With that he moves as close in towards the room as possible, and looks to spot the gremlin. If he can get eye sight on the creature he unleashes a magic missle. The spell is good enough to get past his spell resistance and slams into the gremlin for 5 dmg.
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+2=13 ; d4=2 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 7:13:11 PM
Manolo tries to get out of the vines by cutting the vines. Attack 13 Damage 3 (2+1)
DM Steve -- This will only take a second. d20+3=5 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=21 ; d3+1=2 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 9:38:55 PM Torrynashkabbeth pokes at the gremlin with her spear, but misses it. Manolo attacks the vine, doing some damage. With Stowe's help, he is free. Stowe grows impatient and cuts the vine off of Manolo in one slice. Ash moves into the cave and casts magic missile, striking true. Drack thanks Mole. He barely misses the gremlin with an attack. Mole provides some healing to Drack. Mortimer tries attacking the gremlin with a ray of enfeeblement, unsuccessfully, and wishes he still had the cold iron dagger. Loryn casts a spell on Drack’s weapon and rearranges his dancing lights to see better.
The gremlin is looking fairly wounded as it attacks Drack again. One of its claws connects, doing 2 points of damage to Drack. Despite its wounds, the creature shows no sign of backing down or trying to save itself. If anything, the longer the fight goes the more it enjoys fighting.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 Monday January 24th, 2022 11:19:22 PM
Mole uses the pearl to recall the cure spell.
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=17 ; d20=12 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 5:57:03 AM
Her thrust with the spear had been wayward, so Torryn reverted to her magic. Flicking open her hand, lightning leapt unerringly towards the ugly gremlin. It struck square in the chest.
[OOC: Ranged touch, AC:21. SR:13 Damage:4. She's now used 2 Fey Sparks - the previous round was a Spear attack.] DM: Corrected.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 12/18 - AC 16 d20+8=14 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 8:34:18 AM
Drack swings once again at the gremlin hitting ac 14, and missing once again. Drack ponders giving up his trade and becoming a farmer, as it appears years of training have not helped him much.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20=19 ; d6+4=8 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 12:22:58 PM
Stowe, desperate to lend a hand with this fiesty gremlin, drops her chef's knife and draws her javelin, a weapon somewhat more suited to this range. She winds back her arm and throws it at the small creature's face. Despite having to weave its way between several allies, she successfully strikes the evil, grinning creature.
Move: draw javelin Standard: attack (19) dam (8) Step: to W6 if Manolo is leaving the space
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=3 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 12:39:57 PM
Loryn delays to see what the outcome of the rest of the group's attacks produce. Although the gnome knows there is nothing he can do regardless. Hitting the highly elusive creature with a ray while the others are engaged with it would be a miracle. Loryn did not trust himself to rely on such things and so he simply cheers on his fellows and d tries to get a better look through their legs and down the passage.
Gnome: 1/day xDancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+4=22 ; d20+2=3 ; d3=2 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 12:50:11 PM
Mortimer thinks he might get lucky again. He doesn't care, he just wants vengeance! He sends another frosty ray at the menacing gremlin.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Frost at the Gremlin. Hit TouchAC: 22. SR Check: Natural 1, most miserable fail. Damage: 2 cold damage.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+1=2 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 3:07:37 PM
Ash readies a spell, but thinks better of it for a second. If this gremlin falls there still will be more fighting and the wizard doesn't want to be without spells. (Perception 2, Nat 1)
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+6=9 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 7:07:05 PM
"Thanks", he says plainly to Stowe. Manolo tries to take a look at the battle ensuing but he is not focused enough. He stretches for a second or two before trying to move just a little bit closer to the battle.
perception 9
DM Steve -- Thanks Tuesday January 25th, 2022 7:30:40 PM Manolo thanks Stowe for freeing him. Stowe throws a javelin at the gremlin – managing to strike the creature despite the melee going on around it. Mole recalls the cure he cast. Mortimer casts another cantrip, which goes very wide. Ash decides to save his remaining spells. Drack swings at the gremlin and misses again. Loryn waits to see the outcome of the melee, since folks are to in the way for him to look down the corridor. Torrynashkabbeth uses her fey spark, overcoming the gremlin’s defenses and hurting it.
Torryn’s fey spark does it’s damage to the gremlin. Stowe’s javelin hits it with a solid thuck and falls to the ground, having failed to penetrate the creature. But it does knock the creature back, where it collapses on the cave floor. The gremlin pushes itself up (provoking an AoO from Drack) but cannot manage to do more at the moment.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Tuesday January 25th, 2022 8:38:46 PM Well, I'm not making that shot again... Stowe shakes her head at her lucky throw and quickly picks up her knife. She then walks over to the cave entrance next to where she dropped the warhammer. Time to make sure nothing is sneaking up on them from behind.
OOC: -move: pick up knife -standard: move to X6
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=3 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 4:04:29 AM
Surely now she could strike at the creature: it having been knocked back. Torryn thrust the spear forward, employing its reach to poor effect as her attack didn't simply miss, but went woefully wide of its intended mark. She clenched her teeth together in frustration. Dancing was so much more rewarding than fighting, particularly as she didn't have to hurt anyone to do it. Still, the vile creature was evil and would undoubtedly cause even greater harm and misery if its depredations were left unchecked.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 12/18 - AC 16 d20+8=14 ; d20+8=24 ; d10+7=17 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 8:56:45 AM
Growing increasingly frustrated at his inability to hit the gremlin, Drack takes a swing as the gremlin stands up in front of him, Missing with for the 5th time in a row. (hit ac 14)
Drack then takes his regular swing and actually connects for a change, hopefully the damage will be enough to hurt or kill it. (hit ac 24, damage 17)
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday January 26th, 2022 11:06:31 AM
Loryn remains where he is. A disappointed Oh coming from him as Drack misses the gremlin standing up, but it is quickly followed by a Woot as he connects solidly
Gnome: 1/day xDancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+1=9 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 12:53:15 PM
Figuring they have this under control, Ash scans around the cave, looking for more ambush spots or attacks. (Perception 9)
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+6=25 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 6:49:19 PM
Manolo looks at his surroundings and keeps a ear open, trying to see if there are more "Friendly" critters that are waiting to surprise them or might surprise them from a specific place.
Perception 25
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+4=8 ; d20+2=18 ; d3=1 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 8:16:46 PM
'Shame I couldn't make the killing blow,' Mortimer thinks to himself. 'Maybe the lil bugger still lives,' he isn't against performing a double tap. The crackling mash and plopping squish of gremlin flesh was likened to music in his ears. No... that was an actual glob of gremlin flesh! He digs it out with his finger.
"Is there anything left of his head ... take his head!" He draws his sickle and eagerly approaches. "I can take his head! Only way to make sure it's dead dead!"
IF the gremlin still appears to be alive and well, Mortimer sends another Ray of Frost down upon the accursed beast. (Mortimer casts Ray of Frost on Gremlin. Hit TouchAC: 8. SR Check:18. Damage: 1 lousy point of Cold Damage.)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 Wednesday January 26th, 2022 8:23:35 PM
Stowe sees Drack cleave the gremlin with his curved blade. Her eyebrows rise at the elf's prowess. That was a hit! She whoops loudly at what surely was a killing blow.
OOC: I was going to search that nest, unless someone else wants to check it out first. I think it'll take a turn or 2 for Stowe to walk over there...
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=11 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 10:09:49 PM
Mole stands and supports Drack. He looks beyond the fight into the darkness (60-ft darkvision).
Perception DC11 (or not)
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1)
DM Steve -- Shame I couldn't make the killing blow Wednesday January 26th, 2022 10:13:14 PM Stowe returns to her position as rearguard. She cheers Drack when he hits. Mole is ready to support Drack, and looks into the darkness beyond the fight. Drack misses the gremlin as it stands up, but is able to hit it as it staggers around. Loryn watches Drack’s performance. Mortimer wishes he could make the killing blow. Ash scans the cave. Torrynashkabbeth attacks with her spear and misses. Manolo listens for other creatures.
On his second swing, Drack cuts into the gremlin, killing it.
Ash notices a nest – presumably that’s what it is – in one corner of the cave. Manolo does not hear anything. The nest is a rotting pile of leaves and grasses, but clearly contains a number of small, “found” objects as well. Many of them glimmer in the torchlight.
Mole notices that there is a spot in the passage (marked “rubble strewn”) where it splits off into a narrow side passage.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 12/18 - AC 16 Thursday January 27th, 2022 9:45:59 AM
Drack steps back and relaxes a bit after seeing the gremlin go down.
"These things are hard to hit. If I had been using the club, and it wasn't enhanced by Loryn, I'm not sure I'd have hit him at all. We used quite a bit of resources in trying to kill one of these. what if we run into two or three next time. do we have enough left? Assuming they are all the same. If we don't go on, they likely won't be here when we come back. Mole, you should save any heal spells you have left for emergencies, I'll drink a potion, and Stowe and I will take the front. Hopefully the two of us will hit enough to do a quicker job next time."
Drack waits to make sure the group wishes to proceed, and if so drinks the healing potion. Once the nest is cleaned of whatever spoils it holds, he will take the lead further in.
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=8 ; Thursday January 27th, 2022 10:14:37 AM
Stowe nods in agreement, though it's unlikely anyone can see her, silhouetted as she is by the cave entrance. "You okay Drack? You got pretty cut up there. I'm happy to take the lead if you want a break."
It was going to be tough going in the tight confines of the caves. Stowe bent and picked up her warhammer, glancing around for any movement outside the cave entrance, before stepping back inside.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Thursday January 27th, 2022 10:47:40 AM
"Nice shot Drack" Ash whispers. He moves towards the gremlin as well as the nest. "Izacarious magadocious" he whispers as he moves around. Casts Detect Magic.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Thursday January 27th, 2022 12:35:59 PM "Yes, well done Dracky." Torryn agreed. "You know, I also have a couple of healing potions if they're needed."
She'd wanted to go to the front, but that was simply her being Torryn: impulsive as ever. She accepted the fact that both Drack and Stowe were far more likely to strike the elusive creatures than was she. At least she'd managed to land a couple of hits, albeit with her Fey Spark rather than the spear. Perhaps next time she could try that speed attack that Agratha had been trying to teach her. Perhaps. She had to admit that all that speed really didn't make for much accuracy. Not in her case. at least.
If Stowe and Drack were taking the lead, she was definitely going to be second. Definitely that was, until someone presented a good reason why not. She couldn't think of one, so volunteered for exactly that position. "I'll follow you two. My spear can poke them between you. In theory, anyway."
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 Thursday January 27th, 2022 1:58:05 PM
Manolo agrees "Its better we go no when we have the advantage, if we do not finish this right now...I am afraid they will have more surprises for us"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+1=4 ; Thursday January 27th, 2022 9:02:09 PM
"You all notice the size of that bum muppet," he points at the gremlin's remains, "That's a big one! The ones I've seen are the size of Agatha's cats. That one is as big as Loryn! I didn't know they came that big! Expect the others to be bloody harder to hit, lil bastards!"
Mortimer decides to search the body for weapons or other things of interest. (Perception: 4) The gore of the corpse doesn't bother him. It's the fact this creature was disgusting in life. Any hesitation comes from wandering what foulness this sewer rat has wallowed in.
DM Steve -- if we do not finish this right now...I am afraid they will have more surprises for us Friday January 28th, 2022 12:42:26 AM (OOC: Internet troubles and on a tablet. Sorry, but the post will be short.)
Drack and Stowe discuss changing the marching order a bit while the group looks around, while Torryn makes sure she is somewhat forward. Ash finds no magic in the nest or on the creature. Mortimer finds nothing on the creature's remains. The nest contains a variety of knicknacks, which would probably add up to a decent amount. Manolo urges that they not give the rest of the creatures time to escape.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Friday January 28th, 2022 5:37:29 AM "We should press on. Yes, with that band they'll know something is amiss, but not what exactly and they may even have expected old ugly there to have dealt with it. Certainly that would have been the case if an animal had triggered the trap." Torryn was all for exploring further. Of course, she wasn't the one confined by armour and had a thrusting weapon that wasn't overly restricted in the confined space.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=12 ; Friday January 28th, 2022 8:30:33 AM
"Nice job. We don't know what else is in here, so let's not throw everything we have at the first few things we see." Mole says issuing a word of caution for the young ones. "There's a small side passage up ahead. be wary of traps."
Perception DC12
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 12/18 - AC 16 Friday January 28th, 2022 9:39:51 AM
Once the valuables are grabbed from the nest, D is ready to go.
"Stowe, since you are uninjured, why don't you take lead and I'll follow right behind. If we run into something, or get into a larger area where we can both fight at the same time, I'll drink the healing potion i have. You and I can try and keep a wary eye out for traps. If we find one, Manolo can give it another go. I will tell you, that one was tough to hit, and Loryn's spell likely isn't on my blade anymore."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 12/18 - AC 16 d20+8=24 ; Friday January 28th, 2022 9:41:15 AM
(perception 24)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20-6=8 ; Friday January 28th, 2022 10:04:52 AM
Stowe walks over to the nest and looks for any more gremlin traps, then starts rooting through it. We need to move on, but we'll probably need to buy more healing potions after this... The last few coppers clink together forlornly in her purse. ...and I could also use the money. Being unemployed has a way of changing priorities, she had found.
After rifling through the filthy nest, she moves up beside Drack and retrieves her javelin from the ground
OOC: -Rolling perception for traps on the nest -Not sure if we're still in rounds. This would take 2-3 rounds though if we are, so it's possible everything after the first round below does not happen. Round 1: -Move: Stride 20' to T6 -Standard: Stow hammer Round 2: -Free: 5' step to S7 -Move: Check for traps -Standard: Search nest Round 3: -Move: Stride 15' to P6 -Standard: Pick up javelin
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 Friday January 28th, 2022 10:38:32 AM
Ash waits patiently while the nest is searched and items grabbed. He would wait for the more experienced trap finders to move first and check the side passage before following in behind them.
Manolo (Michael A) - HP 13/13 AC 17 d20+6=25 ; d20+7=17 ; Friday January 28th, 2022 7:56:01 PM
Manolo takes a look to see if there are any remains or valuables things on the gremlin. He then proceeds to start looking for signs for traps.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 d20+1=14 ; Friday January 28th, 2022 9:22:50 PM
Mortimer appears to be impatient and increasingly irritated. This agitation is not with any one of his friends, mind you, it's with the shaggy, three-eyed corpse on the floor. "THAT'S ENOUGH out of YOU! Got what you deserved, you did! I don't understand you anyways, I don't speak bum-muppet; so SHUT IT!"
He turns away from the gremlin, having found nothing on the body. He watches the others inspecting the nest. His interest is peaked. He hopes they find something valuable. Mortimer then listens down the corridor ahead. (Perception: 14)
It had been nagging him, the dead, dog-faced gremlin they found outside Ezra's Distillery. No one in the hamlet has yet claimed the kill. Which makes him think it was killed by one of their own. This bum-muppet seems like a possible candidate.
"This dead one over here. It keeps a nest away, separate from the rest. Me thinks he doesn't play well with the others."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 d20=11 ; Saturday January 29th, 2022 5:48:25 AM
[b]"Maybe it's just some fantastical 'guard dog': something that will do their dirty work, but lacks the intelligence to socialise with its 'betters'. I don't know. It's all just speculation. What I do know though is that we should probably keep the shouting to a minimum....Morty. There's no point in advertising our location more than necessary."[/b} Torryn had no interest in the nest. She maintained her attention of the way ahead.
[OOC: Perception, D20+7. 18]
DM Steve -- We should press on. Saturday January 29th, 2022 8:06:49 PM Ash waits while the others search. He thinks someone able to find traps should move first. Mortimer becomes agitated, and yells at the body. He wonders if it ever turned on the other gremlins. Manolo checks the gremlin’s body, then looks for more traps. Torrynashkabbeth wants to press on. She hopes that what they just fought was some sort of “guard dog,” and not what all gremlins are like. Mole warns not to waste all their resources on one skirmish. He also points out the side passage. Stowe looks for more traps before she roots through the nest. Drack offers Stowe the lead, since she is uninjured. Loryn is quiet.
Searching through the nest, the group find miscellaneous trinkets and valuables. Obviously the creature stole them, but it did not seem to have any particular concept of value. (When the party has a chance to estimate it, the lot is worth about 500 gp.)
Although a number of the group look and listen, they find no sign of anything worrisome within sight or hearing. Manolo finds no more traps.
The side passage is tighter than the main one, and twisty enough to be hard to see down very far. Medium creatures may have to squeeze to get through it.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): hp:15/15. ac:13 Saturday January 29th, 2022 8:56:56 PM
Mortimer hadn't yelled at the gremlin, he was only talking to it sternly with a bit of emphasis on a few words. He might have raised his voice a little, but it was a far cry from a yell.
He returns his voice to a more hushed whisper, but he replies, "I will try remember to use my indoor voice. Besides, it's that lil bugger who is actually yelling! Not happy at all, it is," as he points at the dead gremlin.
"I believe we lost the element of surprise as soon as we set off the bomb at the entrance. My ears are still ringing."
When they decide to continue on deeper into the cave, Mortimer will take up his position in the middle of the line.
(ooc: Adding Party Treasure to the list.)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=21 ; Saturday January 29th, 2022 9:52:10 PM
After handing over her looted coin to the group's designated treasurer, Mortimer odd fellow for that, but they seem to trust him... Stowe creeps forward through the narrow cave. She keeps her illuminated shield facing forward, shining off the rock walls. She can see more nests in the distance, and what looks like the back of the cave. "There are more nests back here!" She calls softly back to the group, the thought of more treasure bringing a hint of giddiness to her voice. She's not typically so materialistic, but who doesn't like treasure? That first nest had to be worth more gold than I've seen in one place!
To her left, the small and cramped passage splits from the main branch. She shines her shield down it, seeing as far as she can. That will be a tight fit she thinks, her chest tightening with the pervasive thought of getting stuck between those immoveable rock walls. She hesitates outside the entrance. "Um... Let's make sure this cave is really clear before we, *gulp*, squeeze in there." She whispers back to everyone else.
[i]OOC: -Perception: 21
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 17/17 AC:15 Sunday January 30th, 2022 8:24:08 AM
The narrow confines were less of an issue for Torryn. She was prepared to venture forth if the need arose. For the moment though it made sense to explore the more readily accessible areas.
"I agree. Let's take a look at those nest-things then." She suggested ready to back up the two brave fighters as and when necessary.
[OOC: used 2x Fey Spark of 6 Mage Armour in effect. Has 3 more spells available.]
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 18/18; CMD 14 d20+9=24 ; Sunday January 30th, 2022 8:45:59 AM
"I'll keep watch while you check the other nests." Mole moves up to the side passage he looks down for anymore earth and stone related traps. He also keeps an eye down the passage with his darkvision.
Perception DC24
Spells: 0 - Flare, Guidance, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, (d) Magic Stone
Acid bolt 7/day (1d6+1) Pearl of Power (used)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 12/18 - AC 16 Monday January 31st, 2022 9:08:18 AM
"Agreed. Main passage way first. Lead on Stowe."
AC 13 HP 13/13 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20=20 ; d20+2=14 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 10:11:04 AM
Loryn sends the Dancing Lights up on ahead of Stowe and spreads them out is a small circle 10' apart from each other. Loryn stops at the smaller passage and gives the torch he has out a toss about 20' down. 20 He then readies to hit anything coming at him with a Color Spray, trusting he is low light vision to provide ample warning Perception 14
Gnome: 1/day xDancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Speak with Animals Sorcerer Ray 7/ day 30' 1d6+1 Cast 0
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 15/15 d20+1=5 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 10:28:34 AM
Ash moves behind Loryn, and looks into the passage when her lights head down. The Darkness bothers his vision more than anything else. (perception 5)
Stowe; (Allen D); HP: 26/26; AC: 22; F: 5; R: 5; W: 1; CMD: 19 d20+6=11 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 1:37:57 PM
Stowe nods at Drack's request and continues deeper into the main cave, shining her glowing shield around the walls and looking for any traps or creatures.
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