DM JamesM: Map - Impending Doom Monday January 31st, 2022 10:45:09 AM "Whatever this thing is, it’s clearly diseased, I'd stay back"! Kristoph noted.
”Maybe it was the sheep we encountered, but maybe there is another monster about. Be careful, my friends!” Benni warned.
Einar still held his blade but was reluctant to go near the creature not knowing what it was.
Tae-Che didn't recognize anything wrong or different about the area.
"I thought we were done, why'd there have to be another monster?" Teddy whined.
Issac stowed some items on the boat, when he returned he asked. "Hey Teddy is that the water fey we saw prints of earlier?" Issac tried to determine if the creature was evil but it was too far away.
Snark acknowledged that the creature was a Forlarren and suggested it might have come from a nixie. He called to it across the distance. " Greetings. What's your name and what is this place? So far everything out here's tried to kill us. What about you, are you going to try to kill us too? 'Cause I gotta tell ya, it didn't go well for all them others."
Snark drew his wand and grabbed a scroll.
Though sunlight fell onto the stone monuments and reflected off the water through the trees at the edges of the graveyard that sense of foreboding couldn't be shaken. In the near distance you could see a wall of fog quickly rushing over the swampland towards you.
Perception DC 15 or Survival DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The weather seems to be turning cold once more and that fog bank rapidly approaching is a side effect of the cold front. You estimate you have about 2 minutes before the fog is upon you.}
Teddy Highlight to display spoiler: {Teddy looked at the feet of the creature and decided that yes, this could be the same creature that made the tracks Issac was referring to.}
"The woad was good. Made me strong. Better than before. You'll see once you eat it. The Dark one will show you." The goat-like creature called to you over the distance, not really answering the question posed to it.
As you stood there surveying the area you can see that the hundreds of small crypts and monuments here equate to a maze of sorts. With the soft ground and obstacles in the maze it's going to be hard to move about. Line of sight to the diseased creature was at least 240' from the small hill the heroes were standing upon. As they watched the beast hopped down from it's perch and vanished behind a small stone structure.
DM James: Consider the ground in this area to be difficult terrain. Movement is halved, and no charging. See Map. The black areas on the map are either a group of structures or a single structure. You can move through them but suffer a 1/4 movement penalty.
DM James: Edit distance to Forlarren
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+3=18 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 2:23:54 PM "Don't like the look of that fog! I think we have about 2 minutes before it's upon us! We will end up separated if we aren't careful. We need a plan!
---- Survival: 18
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+8=14 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 6:54:35 PM
(Perception 14)
Snark hollers at the disappeared creature. "HEY GOATBOY. WE'RE LOOKIN FOR SOME MISSING TOWNSFOLK. THEY CAME OUT HERE COLLECTING WOAD - YOU SEEN EM? AND WHERE CAN WE FIND THIS DARK ONE SO WE CAN TALK TO IT?"
Then he says to his friends, "Yeah, the woad made him better....more like, the woad messed him up, judging from the looks of him and the looks of those mangy animals we fought. Yech!
"Seems to me the rest of them woad hunters must be dead or we'd have heard from 'em or seen some tracks and camping spots. I say we collect what woad we can and get the heck outta here."
------------------------------------------ OOC: Not sure where the woad is on the map.
How does the DM want to handle movement through here? Round by round across a couple hundred feet will be tedious. How about a party order with us roped up so no one sinks and we stick to the trail until we've collected enough woad. How's this:
Einar Isaac Snark Tae Che Benni Teddy Gore'Thum Kristoph
Attacks could come from front, side or rear through this maze.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=5 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 9:30:46 PM
Tae Che likes the idea of the marching order, not sure if she wants to be tied to others, though. She notices the fog rolling in but thinks nothing of it. [Perception: 5] "Lead on then." She states.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+2=6 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 11:55:38 PM
Isaac looks out over the graveyard but doesn't see much besides the tombstones "We should be careful. No telling if it's the only thing in there. I would bet money undead have also awoken if the darling and that creature from the mound are any thing to go by."
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=6 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 12:17:45 AM
Onesimos notices nothing much, but the fog looks thick and Snark’s assessment seems sound.
”Im not going to forget this time”, the elf says almost to himself, and he points the strange lantern they got from the Yuletide Pirate at the fog, then follows the others.
”Get to the other side of the fog and find this Dark One, or else the swamp won’t be safe for anyone venturing in again.”
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Tuesday February 1st, 2022 7:22:10 AM "That looks like the same creature that made the prints. I think. Maybe it's not hostile and we can get the stuff and go?" Teddy asks hopefully. Gore'Thum grunts. "Doubtful."
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/16 - CMD 15 d20+5=13 ; d20+6=20 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 10:03:28 AM
Status Einar : - Enlarged - Ray of Enfeeblement : 6 more rounds (total 7 rounds) - Rage : 9 more rounds available today (total 13/day)
Einar looks down at Snark as the little one gives the barbarian a nudge in the back to take point... Don't forget he's still suffering from that Ray earlier? (7 more rounds if we're still running combat posts) Else the effect has dissapeared of course)
"You know I don't really like ghostly encounters do you?!"
Confident that his friends will have his back Einar cautiously starts walking between the graves. He decides to step exactly where someone before him has stepped and make his way forward cautiously.
(perception 13 / survival 20)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Tuesday February 1st, 2022 11:25:41 AM
(OOC - it's been some time since the last battle. We explored the barrow, checked out the items, the area and the gold. Then it was a "short journey" to get here. The Enlarge spells that Snark cast out of his wand have ended.)
DM JamesM: Map - Round 1 Grave Hunt Tuesday February 1st, 2022 1:02:42 PM
DM James: Mark is correct. Just the time searching the area is enough that all durations have ended unless they are in hours. We need to do this round by round.
They looked out over the graveyard from another barrow hill to the south even as the cloud of fog rushed towards them in the distance. The graveyard itself is high ground and though soft it is not likely to contain any bogs or quicksand. As for the trail they identified it seemed to be fallen stone markers laying in the soft ground, each with identifying marks detailing who was buried below.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear a muffled voice in the distance calling out for help.}
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The fog bank seems to be coalescing into a shape of some sort as it rushes towards you.}
The forlarren had jumped down behind a group of monuments and wasn't visible at the moment as it skulked about in the grave yard.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+8=21 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 1:23:02 PM
(Perception 21)
"Hey - did you guys hear that? Somebody's calling for help, but I'm not sure from where." Snark tries to figure out the direction of the voice. Was it a male or female voice? Did it sound like the Forlarren? I assume it was in common?
Then he notices the fog coalescing into a shape as it comes toward us. He points at the thing. "Uh, it looks like that fog is turning into something, and so far all the somethings out here have been bad."
Not wanting to waste time the little gnome lets go of the rope we all had to hang onto and uses his wand to cast Enlarge Person on Isaac. He says to the Paladin, "You might wanna use that wooden sword. It's magic and it's as strong as steel.
(OOC: looking at that Ironwood Sword, does it look like it would at least do the same damage as a regular steel longsword?)
Kristoph tries to determine if the "heylp" is false/fake/trickery (Sense Motive: 18)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+2=12 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 11:26:32 PM
Isaac doesn't hear anything nor see's anything out of the ordinary at the moment. He trust the other's judgment however. "Point me in the direction where you heard it I'll check it out. Who has the sword?" He sheathes his own sword. Isaac is surprised at the sudden jump in height but quickly gets his bearings.
Ooc: Isaac didn't pick up the sword but he'll wield it if it's given to him
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 12:01:11 AM
Snark makes sure to give the sword to Isaac BEFORE enlarging him.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=22 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 12:15:00 AM
Onesimos nods, noticing the noise and the fog. He tries to speculate how quickly the fog will get to the graveyard, and urges his friends forward with wise advice.
” Don’t hustle, it looks difficult and everyone will want to be on guard.”
And Benni follows his own advice by moving forward, then Ready to attack if the forlarren comes from the side. ….
Move 20’ Standard action Ready to attack if attacked.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 6:59:39 AM
Teddy makes a whining noise somewhere deep in his throat and hides behind Gore'Thum before casting dancing lights towards where the fog is gathering.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20+5=22 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 8:10:46 AM
(Perception 22 )
Einar too hears the sound and sees the figure forming in the mist. Mist and strange figures forming in it never go well together...
Hiding behind his blade Einar steadily strides forward.
DM JamesM: Map - Round 2 Grave Hunt Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 8:52:39 AM Snark asked if anyone else heard the call for help. He also noted that the fog bank was taking the shape of something. He suggests that the paladin use the magic wooden sword. After he hands the sword to Issac he uses his wand of enlarge to embiggen the Paladin.
Kristoph acknowledged that he heard the call for help as well and agreed that the fog cloud changing shape didn't seem good.
Issac though he heard nothing asked to be pointed in the direction of the voice as he reaches for the wooden blade to get it from Snark.
Benni advises that they move carefully on the soft ground and try not to run.
Teddy hides behind Gore'Thum and casts dancing lights as far out into the grave yard as possible. They end up dancing about fifty feet beyond the land bridge around a group of monuments.
Einar noted everything and moved forward cautiously.
The ground was glistening with moisture as a cold breeze blew from the north as it whistled through the tombstones and crypts. Those that stepped from the path of fallen stones could see that the ground was soft indeed and should one try to run on it turning or stopping would likely leave one prone as the ground slipped out from beneath them.
Across the the graveyard you see the Forlarren's head pop out as it darted from one stone to another.
KS: Local DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You've heard that spirits inhabit this swamp, ones older that what might only recently have been occurring.}
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The calls continued, but the source of the voice only seemed to be somewhere in the distance to the right.}
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {A face seems to be forming along the leading edge of the cloud. You can see a mouth and nose taking shape.}
Issac Highlight to display spoiler: {can still not detect any evil in front of them. Whatever is out there is too far away for him to detect it's aura, however the rotten tree to the west is a right evil object.}
Tae Che Highlight to display spoiler: { could feel the cooling clouds coming as the mist in the heavens was starting to blot out the sun's harsh rays.}
DM James: Don't forget to move your PCs on the map or in your post say you are moving and give the coordinate. (i.e. Snark is moving to AD21). You really don't want the DM moving your PC. :) Also for plot reasons I've decided that the graveyard is adjacent to the Barrow Hill. The hill the PCs are standing on is the one they fought fear guard on. The "F" on the map is the last known location of the Forlarren.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+7=20 ; d20+8=25 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 12:32:21 PM
(Knowledge Local 20, Perception 25. I assume "to the right" means to the north)
"The voice calling for help seems to be coming from up ahead (north).
"In town I heard that the spirits in this place are old, much older than what's been happening recently. There's a face forming in that fog - maybe it's one of 'em."
He yells at the fog face, "HEY FOGMAN. WE'RE HERE TO RESCUE SOMEONE. CAN YOU HELP US?"
"Yeah, I don't actually expect it to help us, but it's worth a try."
Expecting his friends will catch up and knowing he's the slowest in the group, the little gnome runs forward (triple move).
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+2=15 ; d20+2=11 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 9:56:39 PM
Isaac tells the other the rotten tree to the west is corrupted like the axe. "We should try and get this over with soon." He follows Snark into the graveyard walking 60 ft forward. He does hear like cries but it seems to be coming from the right (south) of him. Perception (15) Know: local (11)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=8 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 12:23:41 AM
Onesimos has a hard time noticing anything, and is grateful for Snark’s local knowledge. He moves forward, and keeps Ready. ”The dog and sheep were very aggressive under the influence of the Spirit Woad, be careful about this Forlarren, too. When the fog rolls in, he could try to attack the back or sides of our party.”
Move 20’ behind Issac Standard. Ready to attack if attacked (swift action that comes before the opponent action)
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 7:14:15 AM
Gore'Thum moves to keep up with the party. Teddy quickly follows
DM JamesM: Map - Round 3 Grave Hunt d20+12=13 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 10:57:23 AM
DM James: Remember that this map is all messed up. You were traveling generally north which was to the right of the main road, so North remains to the right on the map and East to the right of the party as they face north. Note to self: Change that compass rose and redo these maps.
Snark told the others that the voice seemed to coming from up ahead to the north and to the east on the right. In an inspired moment of seeming insanity he decided to call out to the oncoming cloud of fog as he ran forward along the path of fallen headstones.
Kristoph followed Snark.
Issac moves down from the hill and comments that the tree growing on it's west side has been corrupted much like the feystone axe. He too hears the voices to the North and East.
Benni reminds everyone that the spirit woad caused the dog and sheep to be abnormally aggressive and it's likely this forlarren is as well. He also mentions that they are running out of time as he fears that the fog will help their enemy.
Teddy and Gore'Thum move up with the others.
Einar and Tae hung back with the pirate while the others moved forward into the stand of monuments and the crypts that were there.
Einar and Tae only - Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The pirate is about to break. All of this is too much for him. He's moments away from bolting. Whose boat might he take on the way out? He's looking east and south.}
Meanwhile the face in the cloud had taken on enough of a shape that all could see it clearly. Full lips, large round eyes and whisps of tendrils that looked like hair swept back from that beautiful ethereal image as it rushed forward towards them. At the far edges of the horizon hands started forming in the cloud as they seemed to emerge from deep sleeves of dark and unformed cloud.
The forlarren climbed up upon a crypt and stomped angrily atop it as it yelled down. "Shut up! I'll get to you later Percivan! You'll get hungry soon and I'm very patient! it finished with a seeming contradiction of it's words as it jumped behind another stone.
Snark Highlight to display spoiler: {He could swear he saw a faint smile appear on the face of the incoming cloud of death.}
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 4:53:39 PM "That mist thing is still quite far away... Let's save whoever's shouting for help and get out of here as quickly as possible!"
Kristoph keeps pace with the party with Blusinda next to him.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+8=20 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 4:57:31 PM
Snark casts Resistance on himself.
At the mention of a name, Snark says, "Percivan? That's one of the Woad Hunters we're here to save. Sounds like it's that way." Snark points to the north-east and moves that direction. He doesn't think he's the best person to be in the front, so he slows down. As he moves up, he keeps a sharp eye out for trouble. (Perception 20)
"I don't like the looks of that fog giant. He's got an evil grin. Let's get Percivan and get outta here."
"Hey Einar, Tae-Che - Grab that pirate and come with us!"
Remember, the paladin is large right now and will be for 8 more rounds.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+4=16 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 7:19:31 PM
Before Tae Che moves down the path behind the others, she looks back at the pirate. "Hey, keep up with us and you'll be safe. Going alone only invites bad possibilities." She heads out towards the others. [Sense Motive: 16]
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Friday February 4th, 2022 12:21:22 AM
Onesimos’ eyes widen that the name is one of the Woad Hunters. ”The Forlarren talked back too. Either it’s a ventriloquist’s trick or we are not too late, Per could be up a tree or something. Keep going, but not in a reckless rush.”
……. Holding the Lantern and Shield. Move 20’ behind Issac Standard. Ready to attack if attacked (swift action that comes before the opponent action).
3 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20=16 ; d20+4=20 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 3:48:44 AM
(sense motive 16)
Being momentarily frozen Einar shakes his head and notices his friends have move further between the headstones. He looks at the pirate who's clearly about to run from here...
"Steady lad... there's no where safer than here with us. A, you're unable to row that boat you're looking at on your own and B, well... you're dead if you decide to run. Either these swamp monsters will get you or I will if you decide to steal this boat. So stay close to me and you'll be just fine. " (intimidate 20)
Einar pulls the pirate along and catches up with the rest of the group at the same pace as Tae-Che.
He whispers to the others : "Hang on... hang on... hang on..."
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Friday February 4th, 2022 7:11:49 AM
Teddy follows along nervously. Gore'Thum seems entirely unimpressed by the possible danger.
DM JamesM: Map - Round 4 Grave Hunt Friday February 4th, 2022 8:57:53 AM Kristoph reminded everyone that the bank of fog closing on them was still quite a ways away and that they should save the woad hunter quickly.
Snark recognized the name the forlarren used as that of one of the woad hunters. He pointed in the direction they should go and mentioned that the face in the cloud smiled. He turned back to call to Einar and Tae.
Tae-Che looked back at the pirate and reminded him that he'd be safer with them and then pushed forward.
Benni remarked that the forlarren spoke as well as the woad hunter and encouraged everyone to move.
Einar narrowed his stern gaze at the pirate in his best growly voice and threatened him if he tried to run. The pirate jerked along as Einar dragged him.
Teddy is nervous and Gore'Thum doesn't seem concerned at all as they both move up with the others.
Tae Highlight to display spoiler: {The pirate doesn't look convinced by her words, but he's totally afraid of Einar.}
Issac looked about uncertain as to what to do.
Sense Motive DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {By a stroke of exceptional luck you see the forlarren between the monuments as it glances back at the fog cloud apprehensively. }
The heroes and their enemy worked their way through the graveyard as they each weaved their way between the monuments unseen from each other. As Teddy and Gore'Thum stomped through the soft ground, the others stayed to the path, but it was Teddy and Gore that discovered something.
Teddy or Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Hidden behind one of the monuments is the body of Gabor. Among his equipment are 15 bundles of Spirit Woad that can be clearly seen at a distance. }
The cloud of fog continued in it's race toward the graveyard. The whistling wind was starting to turn into a low roar.
KS: Religion DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The cloud like formation might be an immortal power, but the gateway downs has so many minor powers it's hard to know if it's one or just some sort of spell the forlarren has cast.}
Survival DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {That cloud is approaching fast enough that it might blow down those that hadn't taken shelter by the time it arrives.}
Isaac Harker (MarkB subbing) HP 24/24 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+15=19 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+9=19 ; d20=20 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 7:07:05 PM
(Perception 21, Knowledge Religion 19, Survival 20. I assume the DM post means Teddy is aware of something and eveyone else needs to make a Perception roll to see it.)
Isaac strides forward, his scale mail creaking in the quiet cemetery. Even in his enlarged state, he keeps his feet on solid ground where he can (took two rounds of movement per DM's email.) He can see the fog creature's windy approach. "I'm not sure, but that fog being may be an immortal power in this place. It's coming in hard with the wind, and if we are here when it arrives we should seek shelter."
As he moves up, he sees the body and the bundles of woad behind a monument. "It looks like the body of one of the woad hunters is here, along with what he harvested. We should gather these bundles and his body before we leave, but we must find Percivan first."
"PERCIVAN. WHERE ARE YOU? WE'VE BEEN SENT FROM TOWN TO FIND YOU. PERCIVAN!"
The paladin holds his sword and shield ready as he waits for the others to catch up.
"Hold steady Teddy, let me bolster your defenses." He casts Resistance on Teddy, granting the little bear a +1 resistance bonus on saves for the next minute.
He holds his wand at the ready and returns his hand to his pocket that has a scroll.
Spells, * = cast/used: 0 (DC13): Detect Magic, Flare, Resistance, Prestidigation 1 (DC14): Mount (D), Color Spray*, Grease, Silent Image*
Abilities/Items Acid Dart (Sp) 6 - 2 used Gnome (Sp) 1/day - Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, and Speak with Animals. Wand of Enlarge - 45 charges left
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+7=8 ; d20+5=7 ; Saturday February 5th, 2022 2:17:51 AM
Onesimos, not wanting to get left behind, breaks with his plan an trots up to get closer to Issac. He’s paying too much attention to his footing to notice or remember anything, but listens to his friends.
The elf continues to give advice from his point of view. ”Immortal Powers are chancy. Usually more fickle than the Woldian Pantheon but not usually evil like the rogue gods. More of the “for their own mysterious purpose” type. But just because the Forlarren doesn’t seem to like the Fog, doesn’t mean it’s on our side.”
……. Holding the Lantern and Shield. Move 40’ behind Issac
3 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+16=30 ; Sunday February 6th, 2022 12:16:23 PM
In amidst the rushing and shouting Kristoph remains as still as an oak. It would be easy to loose his cool if he pondered the fact it's not just a creepy mist, but possibly some sort of moody demi-god about to swoop in! He concentrates on his goal and closes his eyes, as he does he mutters a prayer (casts Guidance) and then lets Fate guide him, he moves and opens his eyes and by a stroke of exceptional luck they are staring right at the forlarren. Kristoph points. "Look, it looks just as worried as we do"!
--- (OOC: I took the bait & went all in. Kristoph really just let himself move randimly - DM James if you want to move him wherever he would have needed to move to see the forlarren? That's fine with me) Sense Motive:30 (Rolled:14 + Hero Point in advance: +8, Virtue: +1, Skill: +7 = 30 exactly! Phew). ;-)
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Sunday February 6th, 2022 12:18:11 PM
(Sorry guidance not virtue in die roll)
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Sunday February 6th, 2022 11:06:05 PM
Teddy leaps back and yells upon suddenly finding a corpse. Gore'Thum moves over to him quickly. "Gabor." he tells the others after he's had a chance to look.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20+5=15 ; d20+6=18 ; Monday February 7th, 2022 3:20:07 AM
Einar looks back at Tae Che and the pirate. "Let's move fast... we don't want to be separated from the rest when that fog hits us."
Einar move along the trail and makes a double move (60ft total). That should be enough to catch up with the main group. He pushes the pirate along as he goes.
(perception 15 / survival 18)
DM JamesM: Map - Round 5 Grave Hunt d20+12=28 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+2=21 ; d4=1 ; Monday February 7th, 2022 9:16:13 AM Issac advised they take shelter soon, but first they needed to collect the body and bundles of woad as he called out to Percivan.
Snark moved up next to Teddy and cast resistance on him.
Benni related some information about immortal powers and the forlarren as well as some sound advice.
Kristoph cast guidance and saw the forlarren looking back at the cloud with apprehension.
Teddy and Gore'Thum identify the corpse as that of Gabor.
Einar suggested they move fast so as not to get caught in the fog while dragging the pirate with him.
Kristoph Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the Forlarren at BB30 about seventy feet away, he climbed up onto one of the monuments and then leapt to another. AX29 about forty feet away and 10' up. Several needle like thorns sprung from it's hand and hurled them at Issac.}
Perception DC 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear a scrabbling noise due north like claw on stone.You are also not surprised.}
Kristoph yelled out a warning to Issac which allowed the enlarged paladin to duck, but the attack was too quick and sudden as several thorns embedded themselves in Issac's flesh. One of the thorns wriggled and buried itself deeper into Issac's flesh.
Everyone nearby could see the forlarren standing upon a monument some 30 to 40 feet away as it readied another set of actions against the heroes.
DM James: Forlarren - Issac, Roll 23-2(Range)=21, Hit. Damage 1hp. Make a DC 15 Fort Save
Isaac Harker (MarkB subbing) HP 24/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 d20+2=6 ; d20+6=22 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+8=12 Monday February 7th, 2022 11:47:18 AM
(Perception 6)
The paladin moves up, calling on his divine connection to smite the forlarren. He strikes with the now enlarged magical wooden sword, hitting AC 22 for 13 damage (AC 20, 11 damage if the thing is not evil.)
He quickly sizes up what's happening here. "You foul creature! You would sacrifice an innocent to a fog god! It appears this is not your first sacrifice either. You shall surely die for this."
(The paladin's smite also grants him +2 to his AC against the forlarren if it is evil.)
DM James: Fort Save, Roll 12 Isaac uses a hero point to make the save.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Monday February 7th, 2022 11:57:54 AM
Snark moves forward, slogging through one patch of mucky ground as he goes (40', double move, one square of double movement cost.)
This puts him just in range to cast Grease (Reflex DC 14) beneath the forlarren.
He yells, "Hey, Percivan! Can you come to us? Where are you?"
---------------------------- Grease - A grease spell covers a solid surface with a layer of slippery grease. Any creature in the area when the spell is cast must make a successful Reflex save or fall. A creature can walk within or through the area of grease at half normal speed with a DC 10 Acrobatics check. Failure means it can’t move that round (and must then make a Reflex save or fall), while failure by 5 or more means it falls (see the Acrobatics skill for details). Creatures that do not move on their turn do not need to make this check and are not considered flat-footed.
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+7=15 ; d20+2=8 ; Monday February 7th, 2022 5:35:37 PM
Kristoph gapes slightly at the leap he sees before remarking (as he moves): "Wow it leapt 40' and be careful it's throwing needle like thorns from it's own body". Moving to the edge of a momumemt (through a couple of difficult squares) he uses it as cover and with a graceful mini-kata he throws a fire bolt missing the Forlarren. The blue flame eerily lights up the creature for a second as it soars past...
DM James: It only leapt 10’. Last round it moved behind a monument. This round it climbed it and jumped to the next. ----- (Perception:15) Fire Bolt Used: 1 Hero Point Used: 1 (last round)
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=6 ; Monday February 7th, 2022 9:07:48 PM
[Perception: 6] Tae Che moves up with the pirate and Einar so to keep up with everyone.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 3:34:07 AM "Stay..." Einar growls at the pirate.
Then he makes a double move to catch up with Isaac. He stops next to a monument taking advantage of its cover.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 7:00:35 AM
Teddy moans in fear but moves closer and behind a monument. He casts dancing lights again, moving the lights to over the forlarren's position. Gore'Thum double moves closer, but has no way to reach the monster that's 10 feet up.
DM JamesM: Map - Round 6 Grave Hunt d20+8=16 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=22 ; d6+1=7 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:46:19 AM Issac yelled out at the creature and condemned it to death as he swung the wooden sword.
Snark moved through the soggy ground and back onto the path. When he came into range he cast a grease spell at the forlarren.
Kristoph warned that the creature seemed to be able to leap a good distance and that it was throwing needle like thorns from it's hands. He then threw a blue flame at the creature.
Tae moved up to get closer to the fight.
Einar moved to get closer as well, but used the monuments as cover.
Teddy moaned in fear, but moved closer and cast dancing lights once more over the forlarren's position. Gore-Thum moved closer.
The wind roared as the foggy shape took form at the head of the cloud front. It was still over a minute away, but if the fog descended upon them like it seemed it might visibility would be reduced to nothing. There was also the strength of the wind as the fog drew closer. They'd need to take shelter or get blown down or possibly into one of these monuments.
Issac swung his wooden sword and struck the beast a solid blow but as soon as the blade hit the creature he clutched at his heart as a shooting pain ripped through his body. A moment later Snark cast his grease spell on the pitched roof of the monument. The forlarren planted it's feet and slid to the edge of the roof and landed easily in the moist ground. Kristoph's blue bolt shot over it's head.
Snark called out to Percivan but if there was an answer the roaring wind was obscuring it.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear Percivan's response. "She'll kill me. She's crazy."}
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Issac's attack didn't seem to do as much damage as it should have.}
Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {As soon as the forlarren's feet touched the ground it looked like it healed somewhat.}
The forlarren looked as if it were barely injured as it struck at Issac from around the monument. One claw reached out and missed, but the second landed a nasty swipe across the paladin's leg. Meanwhile the rest of the heroes closed in on the creature. Teddy's lights lit up the area above the fight as the fog bank continued to close in on the heroes.
KS Religion or KS Nature DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The creature seems to have DR 10/Cold Iron.}
DM James: Forlarren AC17, The creature is evil. Forlarren - Issac, Unknown attack. 7hp Snark - Forlarren, Grease DC 14, Roll 16. Success. Forlarren, Acrobatics Roll 15 Forlarren - Issac, Roll 6, 22. Miss, hit. Damage 7 hp
Damage Counter Forlarren, Damage 13? + healing?
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:55:06 AM
(Last round if DM allows). Onesimos hurries forward.
(This round). Onesimos, not holding a weapon, and nearly of of spells, touches Issac, imbuing him with some extra Goodness.
……. Holding the Lantern and Shield. Move 40’ beside Issac
Touch of Good (Sp): +1 sacred bonus to attack, skills, ability, and saves for 1 round
3 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+8=17 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 4:17:30 PM
Snark sees Einar next to him. "Oh, there you are Einar. We kinda need your help." Snark uses his wand to make the barbarian larger (Enlarge Person.)
He hears Percivan's voice in the distance, and announces to the others. "Percivan's over in the back 40 somewhere, talking about some crazy woman tryin to kill him. We better go get that guy, but this forlarren is a problem first."
The gnome scurries forward.
----------------------------- Spells/Effects Running: Resistance (Snark 7/10), Resistance (Teddy (8/10), Enlarge Person (Isaac 5/10), Enlarge Person (Einar 10/10)
Isaac Harker (MarkB subbing) HP 21/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 d20+7=26 ; d20+7=18 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d6=1 d6=6 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 4:28:46 PM
(OOC to DM: If that mystery 7 points of damage was due to that failed Fort save, please note that after the DM rolled the save for the PC, the PC chose to apply a hero point to actuallly make that save instead. This was done before the last DM post this morning. Also, if he did take mystery damage, was there no awareness of where, no pain?)
Isaac winces at the pain of the creature's blow. Still, we have someone we need to save. Isaac takes a risk and moves, provoking an attack from the thing - and hopefully using up the creatures AOO for everyone else.) He also uses a swift action to heal himself for 6 damage (total damage so far - 9-6=3 I think.)
After he moves he again whacks the creature, hitting AC 26 and confirming the crit with an 18 for 20 points of damage (10 if the crit did not confirm.)
Note: Isaac is +2 on his AC against this creature if it is evil.
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+7=13 ; d20+2=21 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 7:41:47 PM
Kristoph continues forward and hurls another firebolt. Blusinda moves the other way around using the path.
--- (Perception:13 fails) Firebolt: 21 to hit (or 17 - if firing into combat) for 3 fire damage.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=11 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:41:20 PM
[Perception: 11] Tae Che moves up thirty feet next to Einar, now enlarged, and cast Faerie Fire over the Forlarren, hoping to assist her comrades with striking the creature. [Faerie Fire: No Save, Spell Resistance: yes; 5-foot radius burst; 2 minutes]
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 3:52:42 AM
"We need to find the person shouting for help as soon as possible, somewhere north"!
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 8/23AC 12/12/11 d20=4 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 8:54:25 AM
With the monster so helpfully next to him Gor'Thum attacks, but even if he hits his 1d6+2 damage can't over come the enemy's defenses. Teddy considers various spells before deciding to save his last cast for healing to keep those who can damage the thing alive.
DM JamesM: Map - Round 7 Grave Hunt d20+4=5 ; d20+4=17 ; d6+1=7 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 9:01:20 AM Benni had been moving forward with the others as he touched Issac to help him in the battle with some special goodness.
Snark called to Einar and flashed his wand at the man. A moment later the magical device caused Einar to grow a couple of sizes larger. With his other hand he indicated that Percivan was a little further north of them and that the man was concerned about a woman trying to kill him.
Issac hurt, but the pain he'd felt a moment before hadn't been damaging as much as a surprise. Issac decided to move even though he knew he'd make himself vulnerable to the evil creature before him. As he moved he called forth a wave of healing energy to bolster him in the fight.
Kristoph moved through the soft earth easily as he hauled back his arm and threw another ball of flame.
Tae moved up to get closer to the fight and cast faerie fire on the evil fey creature.
Teddy waited as his frog friend attacked.
Issac moved east along the path, but left himself open to attack as he moved. The evil beast swiped at the paladin with an evil nasty claw but all it did was scrape against the man's armor. Once he'd re-positioned Issac used his reach and swiped at the beast again. His blow was deadly and would have killed a lesser creature as the wooden blade smacked into the beast. With the strike Issac learned two things, first this creature had some kind of resistance, second there was some kind of psychic connection between them because the Paladin felt the pain of his own strike against the forlarren.
Issac reeled in pain as the force of his own attack on the creature caused his heart to spasm. That needle thorn must have been cursed.
Kristoph threw another bit of fire. The small ball of fire splashed against the evil creature as it roared out in pain, a moment later so too did Issac. Kristoph reminded everyone that there was still someone in distress to the north.
Tae's magic erupted around the forlarren leaving the creature outlined in ghostly blue fire. It would have a hard time sneaking away or even hiding in the fog that was coming as long as it was lit so.
The forlarren rushed across the pathway even as they witnessed the burns from Kristoph's attack heal over. In a moment the creature was next to Gore'Thum and striking at it with nasty claws. Claws flashed as they rent the frogman's flesh. Gore-Thum struck back but wasn't fast enough to score a hit on the evil beast.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {"Run here. She can't get to you here. I'll have the door open for you."}
DM James: Issac - Forlarren, Crit. Damage 20-DR(10)=10 hp Forlarren - Issac, Parasitic Bond, Damage 5 hp Kristoph - Forlarren, Firebolt, Damage 3 hp Forlarren - Issac, Parasitic Bond, Damage 1 hp Forlarren - Gore-Thum, Roll 17, Hit. Damage 7 hp.
Don't forget to update your PCs HP total in the subject line.
Damage Counter - AC 17, DR10/Cold Iron, Fast Healing Forlarren, Damage 13-10, 20-10,3(Fire)=Total 16, but it appears to be healing itself.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20+9=26 ; 12d6+10=58 ; 2d6+10=19 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 10:31:51 AM
Enlarged again Einar smiles, rages and makes a go for the Forlarren. With his 10ft reach now he should easily get to it.
Hits AC26 - damage 19 (forget the 12d6 :-) )
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 10:32:36 AM
NOOOO OVERLAP IN POSTS... Starting writing it and then got a few calls from work and forgot finishing my post...
Isaac Harker (MarkB subbing) HP 20/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 d20+7=15 ; d20+7=11 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+2=12 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 12:02:20 PM
As the Forlarren moved out of the Paladin's range, he swings, but his attach of opportunity goes wide.
Isaac winces at the pain and he can sense that the creature has established some sort of connection with the Paladin. "Ugh. This thing is sharing it's damage with me. The shortest route to ending the connection will be ending the creature!"
The Paladin makes a 5' move toward the thing and swings. Again, his swing goes wide and he misses.
He once again heals himself for 5 points as a swift action, mitigating some of the damage he's taking.
(Perception 12)
Note: Isaac is +2 on his AC against this creature if it is evil. DM James: I adjusted Issac's AC in the subject line last week. :)
"Hey, I'm hearing voices. I just heard somebody say, 'Run here. She can't get to you here. I'll have the door open for you.' Not sure where it's comin' from, but there's more bad guys here."
Where did this voice come from? Was it far away? Was it make or female? Was it Percivan? Can the gnome or anyone else see Percivan atop that monument?
Then he focuses on the forlarren. "You know, you're giving the fey a bad name." The gnome fires an Acid Dart at the thing, hitting Touch AC 15 for 5 points of acid damage (spell-like ability that ignores spell resistance.)
After that he moves up to help out by flanking the thing, hoping to move past all this next round.
----------------------------- Spells/Effects Running: Resistance (Snark 6/10), Resistance (Teddy (7/10), Enlarge Person (Isaac 4/10), Enlarge Person (Einar 9/10)
Acid Dart (sp) - 3 used
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday February 9th, 2022 2:48:20 PM
Onesimos sees the Forlarren surrounded and the crew is sure to bring it down quickly. So he dodged around a stone and over the soft ground to get around the fight and towards the people calling for help.
……… Holding the Lantern and Shield. Move 40’ over difficult terrain towards the voices.
3 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=17 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 10:30:48 PM
[Perception: 17] Tae Che, seeing the creature is fairly surrounded, heads north to investigate the voice.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Thursday February 10th, 2022 12:15:57 AM
Onesimos sees the Forlarren surrounded and the crew is sure to bring it down quickly. So he dodged around a stone and over the soft ground to get around the fight and towards the people calling for help.
……… Holding the Lantern and Shield. Move 40’ over difficult terrain towards the voices.
3 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Thursday February 10th, 2022 6:37:36 AM
Onesimos sees the Forlarren surrounded and the crew is sure to bring it down quickly. So he dodged around a stone and over the soft ground to get around the fight and towards the people calling for help.
……… Holding the Lantern and Shield. Move 40’ over difficult terrain towards the voices.
3 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 1/23AC 12/12/11 d8=4 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 8:09:52 AM
Gor'Thum uses a full round action to withdraw, preventing an AoO. Teddy runs over and heals Isaac, who I think is more damaged then his header indicates? It heals 6 hp.
(Don't forget Smite Evil lets the paladin ignore enemy DR!)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Thursday February 10th, 2022 11:02:43 AM
(Good point on the DR - I missed that in my subbing with the paladin. DM may want to add 20 more points of damage to the forlarren.)
DM JamesM: Map - Round 8 Grave Hunt d20+4=9 ; d20+4=9 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 12:58:50 PM Einar took a swipe at the evil beast.
Issac tried to hit the creature as it moved but was unsuccessful. He felt the pain of whatever shared link they had with each successful attack on the evil beast as he moved up to strike at it again.
Snark related what he heard over the wind that voice to the north said. He tried to annoy the forlarren by insulting it as he fired an acid arrow at it.
Benni ran north.
Teddy wanted to heal his friend but unfortunately he was too far away and would need to find a way to him that didn't expose him to the evil creature.
Benni and Tae Highlight to display spoiler: {As soon as they rounded the monument he spotted Percivan inside a crypt. It looked like the gate used to access the inside of the crypt was made of cold iron and probably why the man was safe from the evil beast at his back.}
Gore-Thum backed away, but Snarks comment irritated the creature and it turned on him with it's nasty claws. Snark whether lucky or quick was able to avoid the creatures attacks. Einar smacked the evil beast on the head, but Issac paid for it as he screamed out in pain.
DM James: Mitch, Good catch on the Smite Evil, the Forlarren isn't quite as fresh as it might have been.
Snark - Forlarren, Acid Dart, Roll 15, Hit. Damage 5 hp Forlarren - Issac, Parasitic Bond, Damage 2 hp Forlarren - Issac, Parasitic Bond, Damage 10 hp (updated) Einar - Forlarren, Roll 26, HIt. Damage 19 hp Forlarren - Issac, Parasitic Bond, Damage 9 hp
Issac as taken 21 hp this round, best case he has 3 hp remaining.
Damage Counter - AC 17, DR10/Cold Iron, Fast Healing Forlarren, Damage 13, 20,3(Fire)+19+5(Acid)=Total 60 It appears to be healing itself and transferring some of it's injuries to Issac.
We have some significant movement on the map that hasn't been made. Gore-Thum and Tae. If the map hasn't been updated by the next DM post I'll assume the positions on the map. If you have trouble with the map state what coordinate you're PC moved to and someone will make that change for you.
Remember that you cannot run or charge through difficult terrain.
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+2=4 ; d20+2=14 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 3:21:25 PM
Blusinda approaches the Forlarren and snaps at its heels (to hit: 4) Kristoph throws another firebolt (10 including into combat -4)
"Anyone injured come nearer to me and I will channel"!
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d6=5 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 5:09:02 PM
Onesimos moves closer to Pervican. ”Hold on Prervican, just little bit longer!”
The cleric judges he is at a good distance and releases a burst of positive energy, healing everyone within 30’ of 5 hit points. (This should include Issac, bluesinda, and Snark, but NOT the Forlarren!)
…… Holding the Lantern and Shield. Move 20’ over path towards Pervican.
4 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
Isaac Harker (MarkB subbing) HP 10/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 d6=6 d20+8=14 Thursday February 10th, 2022 6:30:59 PM
(Wow. That was a lot of damage all at once. 21 points of damage reduce the paladin to -1. He may soon be dead while the rest of the party wails on the forlarren.)
Isaac takes 21 points of damage and falls onto the soft earth. Which is strange, because as far as anyone can tell, he was never attacked this round.
However, he rises with Benni's healing. He uses his last swift action healing to Lay Hands on himself for 6 more points.
By now, he has surmised what is going on.
"Ugh. I seem to be taking damage whenever this foul creature does. We need to kill it though to make it stop."
Isaac swings again but misses the thing.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+1=10 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 6:44:50 PM
Snark can see that his help might tip the scales here. He pokes his staff at the forlarren to distract the thing as Isaac swings. (Hits AC 10, successful aid another allowing Isaac's attack to succeed!)
Then he moves back (provoking an AOO) into the mushy ground toward Percivan.
Isaac Harker (MarkB subbing) HP 10/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 2d6+5=14 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 6:47:56 PM
With the gnome's aid, Isaac's strike hits! Isaac does 14 points of damage, knowing he will pay for the blow at the same time. He winces in pain as he hits.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 d20+9=24 ; 2d6+10=18 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 3:29:36 AM
During his rage Einar doesn't reason too well... not sure if he understands Isaac is also hurt whenever the Forlarren gets hurt... oblivious to this he makes a full attack on the creature.
Hits AC24 - damage 18 HP
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 1/23AC 12/12/11 Friday February 11th, 2022 6:31:21 AM
(Sorry I got diverted and forgot to update map yesterday, meant for Teddy to double move the long way around)
Gore'Thum stays back and looks on in concern. Teddy circles around so he can get close and heal next round.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Friday February 11th, 2022 9:42:09 AM
Onesimos holds his breath, hoping the party can heal Issac faster than the Folarren can heal itself. It is a race to the death, and Benni just prays they win.
DM JamesM: Map - Round 9 Grave Hunt d20+4=18 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=19 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=3 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 9:42:09 AM Kristoph threw another firebolt while Blusinda scampered across the ground and tried to scorch the forlarren's hoofed feet. He calls out to his friends to gather round to be healed.
Benni called out to Percivan and gauged his distance carefully as he sent out a wave of healing energy around him.
Issac drew upon his deity and called upon his last healing surge of the day and attacked the evil creature.
Snark in an inspired moment made the forlarren open himself up to an attack by Issac. (+1 Hero Point to Snark!)
Einar raged at the beast as he fought with passionate abandon.
Teddy circled around so he could try to heal his friend as Gore-Thum backed away with a concerned look upon his rubbery features.
Kristoph threw a firebolt that went wide, mostly due to him trying to avoid hitting his allies. Blusinda darted about as she tried to bring her fire bite against the forlarren, but it was just too quick for her as it pranced about and avoided her attacks.
Benni sent a healing surge out around him which aided Issac, Blusinda, and Snark as planned. Issac too drew upon his resources to heal himself a little more. In the confusion his attack upon the forlarren succeeded when Snark made the creature jump aside. The feint from the gnome put in in the exact position it needed to be for the paladins sword to strike it. Einar was like a tasmanian devil as he swarmed over the forlarren in his rage as his weapon lashed out at the evil creature.
Snarks move wasn't unnoticed and he paid for his clumsy withdrawal as the creature swiped out at him. It was just a scratch, but it burned hotly as blood welled up from the wound. The forlarren had a few choices but was confident she'd prevail as she moved up to Einar and swiped at him with a nasty claw attack.
Benni Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Cold Iron gate on the crypt looks like it has a removable bar that might function as a club}
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The forlarren is wounded, but appears to still be on the upper side of it's health. Those last two attacks on it seemed to overwhelm whatever resistances it might have.}
DM James: Kristoph - Forlarren, Roll 10, miss. Blusinda - Forlarren, Roll 4, miss. Benni, Channel Energy, Roll 5 Issac, Lay on Hands, Roll 6 Snark - Forlarren, Aid Another, Roll 10, Success! +2 to Issac's attack Forlarren - Snark, AoO, Roll 18, Hit. Damage 3 hp Issac - Forflarren, Roll 14+2(Aid Another)=16, Hit. Damage 14 hp Forlarren - Issac, Parasitic Bond, Damage 7 hp Einar - Forlarren, Roll 24, Hit. Damage 18-10(DR)= 8 hp Forlarren - Issac, Parasitic Bond, Damage 4 hp Forlarren - Einar, Roll 24, Hit. Damage 7 hp
Damage Counter - AC 17, DR10/Cold Iron, Fast Healing Forlarren, Damage 13, 20,3(Fire)+19+5(Acid)+14+8=Total 82
Einar, Issac, and Blusinda get an AoO when the Forlarren moved. 5' steps aren't allowed in difficult terrain.
Isaac Harker (MarkB subbing) HP -1/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 Friday February 11th, 2022 2:22:34 PM
With 11 more points of damage, Isaac once again goes down, the soft earth cushioning the fall of the large warrior.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+4=20 ; d6+1=5 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 7:12:08 PM
(Thanks for the hero point!)
Snark throws another acid dart at the forlarren. He hits Touch AC 20, inflicting 5 points of acid damage (spell-like ability that ignores spell resistance.)
Then he moves a bit further in the soft ground, still keeping an eye on the forlarren.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spells/Effects Running: Resistance (Snark 4/10), Resistance (Teddy (5/10), Enlarge Person (Isaac 2/10), Enlarge Person (Einar 7/10)
Abilities/Items Acid Dart (Sp) 6 - 4 used Gnome (Sp) 1/day - Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, and Speak with Animals. Wand of Enlarge - 44 charges left
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Friday February 11th, 2022 7:38:17 PM
Tae-Che moves north and finds Percivan. Shecalls out to the others about the cold iron gate and it's protective properties against the forlarren, though that's when she sees a comrade fall. All Sense of safety leaves her and she decides to move back to the fight.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d6=6 ; Saturday February 12th, 2022 3:52:17 AM
Onesimos calls to Pervican, “ You look safe right there, stay put! Oh, can you see anything like a fallen iron bar that you can use as a spear?”
He moves a bit back towards the party, sending another surge of positive energy, restoring 6 hit points to Issac, Blusinda, Snark, Tae-Che, and Kristoph. ” Pervican is safe behind some Cold Iron bars: the crazy Forlarren can’t touch him!”
…… Holding the Lantern and Shield. Move 10’ over path towards Issac
5 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+2=18 ; d4=1 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+4=12 ; Saturday February 12th, 2022 7:57:22 AM
Blusinda sees the Forlarren move and snaps at its leg (Attack of opportunity:18 for 1 damage + Burn DC:11 1d4), following the creature (move 5') she attacks again (missing with:7).
(Perception:23) Kristoph notes the wounds/lack of wounds on the creature and hearing Tae-Che call out about the properties of cold iron - he devises plan "A". "Benni see if you can grab the gate or at least part of it, Isaac ..."" he pales as he sees the huge paladin faceplant the soil, his plan "A" involved telling the paladin to withdraw, 'Ok plan "B"' he tells himself and makes one up on the fly!
Advancing on the creature he taunts it "Hey, it looks like your face caught on fire and someone tried to put it out with a hammer"! Kristoph tries to grab the Forlarren (Attack:14) (Sorry CMB is +6 not +4 due to the Improved Grapple feat - Also if for some reason it is on fire he ensures he grabs a leg/arm/part of it that isn't!).
--- (OOC: Benni/SteveK the DM-James offered you (& only you) a Perception (DC:15) check - you may have failed your own perception check) ;-)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=6 ; Saturday February 12th, 2022 10:26:05 AM
Benni (and SteveK) noticed nothing
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 1/23AC 12/12/11 d8=6 ; Sunday February 13th, 2022 8:10:53 PM "We could always run!" Teddy suggests. He moves up and heals Isaac for 8 HP.
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP31/31 - AC14/9/12 - CMD 19 d20+9=20 ; 2d6+10=18 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=24 ; Monday February 14th, 2022 7:08:59 AM
AoO vs Forlarren Hits AC20 - damage 18HP
With the Forlarren now next to him Einar tries a different approach... he drops his Falchion (free move not provoking AoO) and throws himself on the Forlarren to grapple it... Doing so Einar does provokes an AoO from the Forlarren (no improved grapple feat)
Hits CMD 24 (reroll hero point used) Einar CMD 19
DM JamesM: Map - Round 10 Grave Hunt d20+4=5 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=14 ; Monday February 14th, 2022 10:45:07 AM Issac fell to his knees and onto his side. The shock to his system from the parasite within him was too much.
Snark threw an acid dart at the forlarren.
Tae-Che found Percivan, but when Issac went down she turned back to the fight.
Benni told Percivan to stay put and asked the man if there was a spear like item in the crypt. He then sent a surge of healing energy to Issac, Blusinda, Snark, Tae-Che, and Kristoph. He also told the others that the woad hunter was safe.
Kristoph called out to Benni to grab a part of the gate if available. He then insults the evil fey creature and tries to grapple it.
Teddy suggested that running was an option in their strategy. He stepped up to Issac and healed him.
Einar struck at the forlarren once more with a mighty blow as it moved and then he tried to grab hold of it.
Issac fell to the ground and writhed upon it unconscious as the parasite worked it's way through his body. A few things happened next. First the forlarren looked back at Issac sadly and might have given up, but Blusinda bit her and she snarled at the fire cat. Second, Issac vomited up what looked like a 3' long worm that squirmed on the ground in front of him in a bloody pool of Issac's fluids. Third, the healing energy washed over him and he was stable and conscious.
Einar pounced on the forlarren, but it was wiley and escaped his hold only to try to swipe at the barbarian with it's nasty claws which both missed the large man. Kristoph's attempt to grab the creature failed as well.
From the north and over the wind you hear. "I have this bar I was using against it. It might help."
DM James: Snark - Forlarren, Acid Dart, Roll 20, Hit! Damage 5 hp Benni - Channel, Roll 6 hp to Issac, Blusinda, Snark, Tae-Che, and Kristoph. Blusinda - Forlarren, Roll 18, Hit. Damage 1 hp. Teddy - Issac, Healing, 8 hp Einar - Forlarren AoO, Roll 20, Hit. Damage 18-10(DR)= 8 hp Blusinda - Forlarren, Burn DC 11, Reflex Save Roll 25, Success! Forlarren - Einar, AoO, Roll 5, Miss. Forlarren, Remorse DC 15, Roll 24, Success! Forlarren - Issac, Parasitic Bond, 7 hp Kristoph - Forlarren, Grapple, Roll 14. miss. Einar - Forlarren, Grapple, Roll 24. Success! Forlarren - Einar, Roll 22. Breaks grapple Forlarren - Einar, Roll 9, 14. Miss, miss.
That 1 hp from Blusinda. What kind of damage is that? If it's a bite attack she needs to make a DC 15 fort save or take 1 point of Str and Dex damage.
Damage Counter - AC 17, DR10/Cold Iron, Fast Healing Forlarren, Damage 13, 20,3(Fire)+19+5(Acid)+14+8+5+8+1=Total 95
By my count Issac has 5 hp. The duration on the Parasitic Bond has expired. _______________________ Thrown Items
As long as the one throwing intends for the object to be caught, use the following rules. This is different than handing an object to another, which should be automatic.
To hit a square only requires the thrower to hit AC 5, to put it in the hands of another character they’d have to hit AC 10. The person catching then would have to actually catch it. This can be done with a reflex save as follows:
As long as the thrower hits AC 5 the catcher has a chance with his reflex save as a move action. The DC of the Reflex save is 20 minus the AC hit by the thrower. Hitting AC 5 makes it a DC 15 reflex save to catch it, AC 10 a DC 10 Reflex save, etc. In this case a 1 always fails and a 20 always succeeds. If the thrower fails to hit at least AC 5 the catcher has to move using a standard action and suffers a -4 on his Reflex save.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Monday February 14th, 2022 11:24:58 AM
Onesimos runs to the bars where Pervican is standing and drops his Heavy Wooden shield. ”I’ll take it!”, he declares and exchanges his shield for the iron bar.
The elf’s intent is to run back and hand it to Issac or Einar next round, whoever he can get it to…
Holding the Lantern and Cold Iron Bar Move x3 run 60’ over path and difficult terrain to Pervican
5 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Monday February 14th, 2022 3:13:46 PM
Snark sees Isaac barf. He runs over to see Isaac sit up and notices something wriggling in the vomit.
"Wow Isaac - glad you got that out of your system. Yech."
Snark casts Flare on the forlarren. (DC 13 Fort save or Dazzled for 1 minute, -1 to hit and perception.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spells/Effects Running: Resistance (Snark 3/10), Resistance (Teddy (4/10), Enlarge Person (Isaac 1/10), Enlarge Person (Einar 6/10)
Abilities/Items Acid Dart (Sp) 6 - 4 used Gnome (Sp) 1/day - Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, and Speak with Animals. Wand of Enlarge - 44 charges left
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Monday February 14th, 2022 6:59:00 PM
Blusinda's 1 point of damage was a normal slam attack.
She has: Burn (Ex) A creature with the burn special attack deals fire damage in addition to damage dealt on a successful hit in melee. Those affected by the burn ability must also succeed on a Reflex save (DC:11) or catch fire, taking 1d4 damage for an additional 1d4 rounds at the start of its turn. A burning creature can attempt a new save as a full-round action. Dropping and rolling on the ground grants a +4 bonus on this save. Creatures that hit a burning creature with natural weapons or unarmed attacks take fire damage as though hit by the burning creature and must make a Reflex save to avoid catching on fire.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=16 ; d8+1=9 ; Monday February 14th, 2022 8:06:09 PM
Tae Che takes a step forward and swings her Longspear at the creature. [To hit 16, Damage 9]
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 d20+4=23 ; d20+4=23 ; 2d6+2=7 ; 2d6+2=10 ; Monday February 14th, 2022 9:27:11 PM
Isaac wipes his mouth with the back of his hand. I don't have long this giant spell should where off soon he thought he needed to strike this thing down before it infected another person with that maggot stuff. Isaac lumbers forth and takes what might be his final swing at the creature.
Move 5 feet west and attack (23 to hit confirmed critical) Damage ( 7+10=17)
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+2=18 ; d4=1 ; d20+4=20 ; d6+4=5 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 6:40:35 AM
Blusinda slams into the creature again (attack:18 for one damage with Reflex save (DC:11) or catch fire, this is her second attempt).
Meamwhile, Kristoph punches the Forlarren (attack:20 for 5 damage (using improved unarmed strike).
Stunning Fist. This forces a Fort (DC 14), in addition to dealing damage normally. A defender who fails this saving throw is stunned for 1 round (until just before your next turn). A stunned character drops everything held, can’t take actions, loses any Dexterity bonus to AC, and takes a –2 penalty to AC. Constructs, oozes, plants, undead, incorporeal creatures, and creatures immune to critical hits cannot be stunned.
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP31/31 - AC14/9/12 - CMD 19 d20+10=23 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 7:52:28 AM
Einar is also running out of rage rounds fast today... he should get his hands on a weapon that bypasses that ludicrously high damage reduction. But for now his Falchion is on the ground. Picking it up will draw an AoO again so perhaps his best bet it to try and pin the Forlarren down with a second try.
Let's hope the Forlarren doens't break free a second time...
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 1/23AC 12/12/11 d8=1 ; d8=3 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 8:19:12 AM
Teddy uses his domain spell to heal Isaac one last time before he's totally out of spells for the day. 5 healing to him.
DM JamesM: Map - Round 11 Grave Hunt d20+6=18 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+4=10 Tuesday February 15th, 2022 9:15:46 AM Benni grabbed the iron bar from Percivan.
Snark remarked on the worm thing that came out of Issac and cast Flare on the Forlarren.
Issac felt much better than he had and took a step as he brought the wooden sword down on the forlarren.
Tae-Che struck at evil fey creature with her longspear.
Kristoph hit the forlarren with his stunning fist.
Einar tried the grapple the creature again.
Teddy healed Issac.
Benni ran up to the crypt grabbed the bar and headed back to everyone else. Snark made a quick hand movement and a burst of bright light flashed in the Forlarren's face. Unfortunately it turned it's head at the last moment and avoided the spells effects. Tae struck a the fey beast and would have missed but Einar's position allowed her a flanking position and her spear poked the creature. Unfortunately it's resistance prevented the spear from doing any damage to it. Issac wasn't to be ignored now that he'd recovered form the parasite and hit the Forlarren so hard it turned back to look at him in anger. Blusinda slammed into the forlarren again but had no effect on it. Kristoph followed up Blusinda's slam attack with his fist and thought the fey creature grunted from the impact it resisted the stunning effect. Einar grabbed hold of the creature once more and this time he held it tightly.
Restrained as it was the Forlarren couldn't fight back as it struggled to escape Einar's tight grip. ________ DM James: Snark - Forlarren, Flare, DC13 Fort Save, Roll 18, Success! Tae-Che - Forlarren, Roll 16+2(flanking)=18, Hit. Damage 9-10(DR)=0 hp Issac - Forlarren, Roll 23, Crit. Damage 17 hp Blusinda - Forlarren, Roll 18, Hit. Damage 1-10(DR)=0 hp. DC11 Reflex Save, Roll 26. Success! Kristoph - Forlarren, Roll 20, Hit. Damage 5-10(DR)=0 hp. DC14 Fort Save. Roll 19, Success! Forlarren - Einar AoO, Roll 10, Miss. Einar - Forlarren, Grapple, Roll 23. Success! Forlarran - Einar, Escape, Roll 15. Fail! Teddy - Issac, Heal, 5 hp.
Damage Counter - AC 17, DR10/Cold Iron, Fast Healing Forlarren, Damage 13, 20,3(Fire)+19+5(Acid)+14+8+5+8+1+17=112
_______ Grappled grappled creature is restrained by a creature, trap, or effect. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. A grappled character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler’s CMB + spell level), or lose the spell. Grappled creatures cannot make attacks of opportunity.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Tuesday February 15th, 2022 11:32:36 AM
Onesimos races back to the fight. His breath coming in pants running along the path in 50 pounds of armor, the lantern and Cold Iron bar clutched in each hand.
As he gets to the scene of the fight, he holds it out but pauses, for he is unsure if there is anyone to give the bar to…
….. Holding the Lantern and Cold Iron Bar Move x3 run 60’ over path and difficult terrain to Pervican
5 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 d20+8=27 ; d20+8=11 ; d8+4=8 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 10:23:49 PM
Isaac now seeing the stupidly sturdy creature grappled and unable to attack, makes his way over to the fighting pair of Bennie and the Forlarren. Once he's next to the fighting pair, he takes aim and brings down the wooden sword on the Forlarren's head with a sharp crack.
(attack crit threatened but no crit rolled 3 got 11) (damage 8) (made a mistake last round I meant to say south towards the Forlarren not west. Isaac moves south until he is next to the grappling pair. I'm guessing the giant spell wore off last round?)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday February 16th, 2022 12:26:26 AM
Onesimos races back to the fight. His breath coming in pants running along the path in 50 pounds of armor, the lantern and Cold Iron bar clutched in each hand.
As he gets to the scene of the fight, he holds it out but pauses, for he is unsure if there is anyone to give the bar to…
….. Holding the Lantern and Cold Iron Bar Move x3 run 60’ over path and difficult terrain to Pervican
5 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Wednesday February 16th, 2022 1:13:04 AM "Good job Einar. You hold it while we put an end to this thing."
"Smart thinkn' grabbing that bar Benni."
He considers grabbing the iron bar, but knows it would be less than useless in his little hands.
Snark looks around. How close is that fog thing?
He casts Resistance on Benni while he's near the elf.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 1/23AC 12/12/11 Wednesday February 16th, 2022 6:09:05 AM
Teddy hesitates. "Is it right to attack it while it's helpless?" Gore'Thum has no such qualms. "It could easily break free of the grapple and try to kill us all again. Finish it or at least beat it into submission."
DM JamesM: Map - Round 12 Grave Hunt d20+3=10 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2022 8:26:10 AM Benni huffed back from the crypt ready to hand someone the iron bar.
Issac brought the wooden sword down on the forlarren's head once more.
Snark called encouraging words to Einar and Benni then thought to look for the approaching cloud. He then cast resistance on Benni.
Teddy questions whether it's sporting to attack it while it's held tight. Gore-Thum recommends they continue to fight it.
Benni raced up with the bar ready to hand it off to someone while Issac found the head of the forlarren with the length of his wooden sword. Snark looked north for the cloud and saw it was still racing towards them as the features of a ghostly woman were still taking shape.
The forlarren was stuck for now and struggle as it might couldn't break Einar's hold. The evil creature still seemed to be healing on it's own however. ________ DM James: Snark - Benni, Resistance Issac - Forlarren, Roll 27, Threat. Damage 8 hp Forlarran - Einar, Escape, Roll 10. Fail!
Damage Counter - AC 17, DR10/Cold Iron, Fast Healing Forlarren, Damage 13, 20,3(Fire)+19+5(Acid)+14+8+5+8+1+17=112+8=120
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+3=4 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2022 8:56:50 AM
Onesimos sees that he seems to be the best one to use the improvised Cold Iron club. He swings like he’s the hometown hero of Mudville, and misses hard.
….. Holding the Lantern and Cold Iron Bar Swing! Batter batter batter. Nat 1
5 of 6 Channel 2 of 6 Calming Touch 1 of 6 Touch of Good
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 2d8+2=10 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2022 8:24:13 PM
Tae Che takes aim and strikes the creature in a soft spot as it appears to be helpless.[Coup de Grace (full round action) 10pts Critical [requires a Fort save]
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 d20+4=10 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2022 9:40:06 PM
Kristoph attacks to aid whoever uses the makeshift pole (hits AC:10) granting +2 bonus on his next attack roll against the creature.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 d20+5=23 ; d6+6=11 ; d6+6=12 ; d6+6=12 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2022 9:52:51 PM
If it's possible Isaac will Coup de Grace the creature. If not he will attack like the previous round. (Attack Hits 23, damage 11) (Coup de grace 24 damage fortitude save dc 34 or die) "And this is for the maggots" Isaac shouts as he hits the creature in the head again.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+8=24 ; Thursday February 17th, 2022 1:30:18 AM
Snark figure the rest of the group can handle the forlarren from here. He wanders over to the penned up woad hunter.
"Hey, Perci. How's it going?"
Does he see anything out of the ordinary? (Perception 24)
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP31/31 - AC14/9/12 - CMD 19 d20+10=21 ; Thursday February 17th, 2022 3:52:30 AM
Einar just puts all his enlarged weight in to restrain the Forlarren. He's not ok though with a coup the grace on the creature... didn't Eberyon one day reform as well? Isn't there a way to talk some sense into this fey kind? What would Queen Maab say??! What would Selene say knowing they mercilessly put an end to this Forlarren's life?
CMB 21 sufficient to restrain the creature
"Stop... surrender.... "
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 1/23AC 12/12/11 Thursday February 17th, 2022 7:18:36 AM
Teddy turns away from the grim picture and covers his ears. Gore'Thum looks on steadily, unphased.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Thursday February 17th, 2022 3:33:44 PM ”May the Lands of Rest look kindly on you”, the cleric says to the Forlarren as he also tries to Coup de Grace the creature with the Cold Iron club. ” It’s really not it fault that it ate the Spirit Woad and went crazy .”.
Privately, Onesimos wonders if that is true, but the gods will know. And it’s certainly true that right now, the creature is a threat to anyone who sets foot on the island.
DM JamesM: Map - Grave Hunt Thursday February 17th, 2022 3:53:34 PM
As one they put the forlarren down. In the wake of the victory Snark looked back at the sky and saw the cloud vanish as it swept by overhead. It was once again a cloudless sky set in the cold waters of the swamp.
DM James: Next actions?
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:06:39 PM
Kristoph is uncomfortable with the death of the creature but remains silent. He looks up at the sky thinking.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:27:26 PM
With the creature now dead the full exhaustion of the fight hits Isaac he walks over to a grave monument and sits down trying to catch his breath and trying to absorb the fight and come to terms that he almost died.. "let's never do that ever again." he finally says. He looks at the others then at his own bloodied clothes and asks Bennie if he has any healing left.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 Friday February 18th, 2022 12:12:56 AM
Snark worries that Perci is not answering. Does he look alright? Is he diseased or behaving oddly? He stays an arms length away from the iron bars until he can tell that this guy seems safe to let out.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Friday February 18th, 2022 4:03:41 AM
Onesimos, breathing hard, tucks the Cold Iron bar in his belt beside his Morningstar. ”Agreed if it is within our power, yet I fear our profession is going to make such desperate fights all too frequent.”
“Still, it is good to know there are such as you whose friendship and shared goodwill we can each count upon. And that Heranmar and other goodly communities can count on our group’s unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is motivation coupled with action that will lead us to our own place in the Lands of Rest.”
Benni has one channel and one spell, and he has 5 scrolls with Cure Light Wounds spells. ”It’s a good idea for everyone to purchase thier own healing scrolls and potions, too. My gifts from Flower are best used for defensive situations to avoid wounds. Magical healing is not the most important duty for a cleric of Flower! ”
…. Ooc: Issac looks fully healed? Benni will use one of his scrolls if not…
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP31/31 - AC14/9/12 - CMD 19 Friday February 18th, 2022 4:59:43 AM
Einar feels how the Forlarren goes limp in his embrace as his friends put an end to her life. No matter how vile the creature was it does sadden Einar to see it dead. It's was a creature of Queen Maab as well.
Coming down from his rage and shrinking to normal size Einar pick up his blade and examines it. He should consider something to bypass damage reduction fast...
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 1/23AC 12/12/11 Friday February 18th, 2022 6:30:24 AM
Teddy keeps hiding his face until the deed is done. Gore'Thum nudges him when it's over. Come. Let us finish and leave. Get the woad." Teddy nods and starts gathering some of the stuff.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Friday February 18th, 2022 6:38:46 AM
Onesimos, breathing hard, tucks the Cold Iron bar in his belt beside his Morningstar. ”Agreed if it is within our power, yet I fear our profession is going to make such desperate fights all too frequent.”
“Still, it is good to know there are such as you whose friendship and shared goodwill we can each count upon. And that Heranmar and other goodly communities can count on our group’s unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is motivation coupled with action that will lead us to our own place in the Lands of Rest.”
Benni has one channel and one spell, and he has 5 scrolls with Cure Light Wounds spells. ”It’s a good idea for everyone to purchase thier own healing scrolls and potions, too. My gifts from Flower are best used for defensive situations to avoid wounds. Magical healing is not the most important duty for a cleric of Flower! ”
…. Ooc: Issac looks fully healed? Benni will use one of his scrolls if not…
DM JamesM: Map - Treasure Hunt Friday February 18th, 2022 12:05:57 PM
The graveyard was strangely quiet as the heroes pulled themselves out of the mud or regained their footing after the destruction of the evil fey creature.
The last woad hunter, Percivan, walked up to survey the carnage and remarked."You saved me life, you did. Illariel lost 'er arm ter dat reefclaw. We were all doin' really badly and a saw her eatin' the woad under the tree over dere. A short time later her arm regrew, but the changes didn't stop. She kilt everyone else, but it were dark and I don't reckon anybody but me worked out it were her doing the killin'.
Percivan sat on a short monument and continued. "I ran into dat crypt back dere and was able ter keep her away from me. I'm a might knackered. Don't think I've gotten any sleep in days. She;s been diggin' up the graves dis whole time. Tossin' tings left an' right. Over dere." He finished with a shaking hand as he pointed to the east.
Laying about the graveyard where the Forlarren has unearthed many of the graves are assorted items. Miscellaneous Jewelry worth 500gp, a small chest with 750 gp, a velvet bag with 130 sp, and a decayed ornamental wooden rod with 5 gems 50gp each.
Elsewhere in the graveyard are a cutlass; A scroll with Bull’s Strength, Dispel Magic, and Cure Disease; A heavily Varnished Wand with an Eagles Feather wrapped around it beneath the varnish, one end shaped like an eagle’s beak; and a Skull and femur Ivory rod.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Friday February 18th, 2022 12:45:43 PM
Onesimos nods: it was Illiriel who was transformed into the Forlarren. ”it wouldn’t help the community to bring her home for burial looking like that. Let’s bury her and the others here, and re-consecrate the graveyard.”
The elf begins to do what he said, re-interring bones or bodies, and sending heart-felt thoughts to wing many souls way to the Lands of Rest.
He lets the others collect the rewards for their mission.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Friday February 18th, 2022 9:29:13 PM
Tae Che assists Benni with the reinterrment of the bodies that had been disturbed. "I definitely will be looking to get some magical healing and other things when we get back to Heranmar. "
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 Friday February 18th, 2022 11:16:22 PM
Isaac looked up at Percivan "Wait she lost her arm?" Isaac thought back to the strange arm with a tattoo they had found. "The Woad we got from around that tree if it's what changed her we need to get rid of it. That tree I guess tainted it." Isaac gets up he hefts the wooden sword in his hand and hands it back to Snark. "Until we get back to town I guess this isn't really mine" He helps Bennie put the graves right as best they can however as he looks over the large amount of treasure that was dug up he asks the others "Are we sure we want to take any of this? I mean ghosts don't take to kindly to graverobbing." Isaac concentrates and looks over the items to see it the taint that had effected the tree had seeped into any of the treasure they had found.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Saturday February 19th, 2022 12:21:28 PM
After a while Einar has recovered from his rage (lost track of the number of rounds Einar has raged today.. I'm assuming he had close to his 13 rounds) and helps the others with the graveyard.
"Hey... where did that pirate go?! Didn't I tell him to stay here?!? If he ran off on his own through the swamp I have little hopes for him... "
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 Saturday February 19th, 2022 10:04:56 PM
Isaac gets a hit of some sort of taint on the bone rod with a skull. "Hey snark any idea what this rod is? I'm getting some sort of weird feeling from it."
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Sunday February 20th, 2022 3:50:04 PM
Kristoph helps with the bodies and remains silent on the loot.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 1/23AC 12/12/11 Sunday February 20th, 2022 8:41:29 PM
Teddy looks at the woad he gathered in horror and quickly drops it. "That's horrible." he shivers. Gore'Thum considers the tree. "Destroy the tree?" he wonders.
As conversation turns to the pirate Teddy comments, "I don't really blame him. It looked for a moment like we would lose the fight. Hopefully nothing else got him."
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+9=18 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=29 ; Sunday February 20th, 2022 9:25:00 PM
Snark will cast Detect Magic and scan the area to check both what has been found and perhaps what was overlooked. He will attempt to identify what items are magic. (Spellcraft rolls: 18, 26, 13, 17, 12, 29)
He responds to the Paladin, "Yeah, I agree we don't wanna be grave robbers. So let's look at this this way, these folk here don't need this stuff no more. And maybe they're giving this stuff up in to us for restoring this place! That tree's gotta go for sure. Any ideas?"
When he's done, Snark will do what he can to help Benni restore the place.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Sunday February 20th, 2022 10:08:35 PM
Tae Che continues to assist Benni with the clean up of the graves. "Place everything in a bag and we can sort it out later. This place just gives me the creepies."
DM JamesM: Map - Treasure Hunt Monday February 21st, 2022 12:12:34 PM Benni suggested they bury the forlarren and reconsecrate the ground.
Tae-Che revealed she'd be purchasing a means of magical healing when they returned to town. She suggested they put everything in a bag and leave.
Issac recommended they get rid of the contaminated woad. He hands the magical wooden sword to Snark and starts to set the grave yard back to normal.
Einar asked about the pirate, but no one had seen him. Even his flight during the fight had mostly gone unseen by those in the group.
Kristoph helped Issac set the graves back in order, but otherwise remains quiet.
Teddy dropped the woad when he realized some of it was tainted and asked if they should destroy the tree. He doesn't blame the pirate for running.
Snark cast detect magic on the items they found.
Snark Spellcraft Checks Highlight to display spoiler: { The cutlass is magic, but it's enchantment escapes him at the moment. The wand pops immediately as a wand of Eagles Splendor, but it only has 2 charges, The last item that Issac said was evil gives Snark a very bad feeling(loss of 1 level while holding it) and appears to be a wand animate dead. The other items were scrolls.}
KS: Nature DC 15 or KS: Religion DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The forlarren carries the blight. It and the tree that infected her should both be burned. }
KS: Religion DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The woad can be cleansed with the proper ritual so the heroes won't have to harvest any more.}
Percivan searched through the bundles the heroes collected and chose the 20 best ones. "These others have spoiled." he informed them as he pointed to several he set aside.
Issac gathered the remains of those that had churned to the surface in the forlarren's haste to uncover whatever it was looking for. As he did so he discovered that bones he found were still close to their plots. The forlarren seemed to have fixated on the other items for long enough that their origin was unknown. Percivan confirmed this and said that Illariel would walk about for days with a single piece before loosing interest in it.
A quick check on the large boat they arrived in proved that it was still there. The missing pirate likely escaped in the boat he arrived in. You did see he paused long enough to recover the treasure chest you found on the other pirates, but he left the small trees.
Since the whaleboat was nearly 30 feet long with a 6 foot beam getting it back to town was going to be a problem. They did have the option of trying to find their way out to sea and row along the coast back to town. So it would be the dangers of the swamp or the the ocean.
KS: Geography DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You think you spotted the channel and think Heranmar is 5 days away by sea. Otherwise it's three days out of the swamp and another 3 to town. }
DM James Edit: Everyone has leveled to 3rd, plus 1000 xp. It was a hard won fight and you get some extra. If you don't have 3 hero points, you do now. Be ready by March 1st with your revised sheets.
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+5=6 ; Monday February 21st, 2022 6:12:07 PM
Onesimos’ knowledge in matter of religion draws a blank, so the elf just has to go with gut instinct. He finishes his efforts, then helps with the bales and trees and rowing.
The centuries-old cleric is wise enough to let more nature-experienced people pick the route!
Ooc. Thanks for an excellent adventure!!
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 9/9 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+7=10 ; Monday February 21st, 2022 9:17:47 PM
Not sure which would be the easier route to take, the swamp or the ocean, Tae Che considers that the ocean might just be better and sunnier than the swamp. [Know: Nature: 10]
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 d20+9=27 ; Monday February 21st, 2022 11:21:48 PM
Isaac looks over at the creature and the rotten tree."Benni can you give me a hand with this creatures body it's afflicted by the Blight and that tree back their as well we need to burn them." When the topic taking the sea or land route he asks "We'll is any one here a sailor or know their way around a boat because unless we have someone like that we will need to go back the way we came."
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 24/24 AC20/ T14 / FF 18 Monday February 21st, 2022 11:24:31 PM
Isaac also takes a look at the woad and remarks "I I think we can cleanse this so we don't have to harvest any more." Isaac if he is able will try and cleanse the woad.
(sorry for the double post)
“Benni” AC 18/11/17 CMD12 HP 13/13 Onesimos (SteveK) Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 12:31:31 AM
Benni certainly helps with burning the Blighted body and tree. ”It matters less how we respect the corporeal husk of those drops of Woldsblood that we call souls, than that we do respect them. It shows love for the community, and community with the departed. After all, none of us are immortal.”
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 11, HP 15/15 d20+7=14 ; d20+3=18 ; Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 1:33:27 AM
Snark looks over the items. "The cutlass is magic. This is a wand of Eagles Splendor, but it only has 2 charges. That skull wand is a bad one - it's a wand animate dead and it's cursed to make you weaker (-1 level) if you hold it. What do you think Isaac, should we destroy it?
"And we got a scroll with Bull’s Strength, Dispel Magic, and Cure Disease." Clerical scroll?
"Well, shall we get out of here? I could use a rest soon too. Looks like that pirate run off with our boat and our treasure. Does that mean we should be killing our prisoners? I was hoping he seen the error of his ways."
Kristoph: (Stephen C) | AC:17 | CMD:21 | HP: 19/19 - Blusinda: AC:12 | HP:16/16 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 3:38:30 AM "Burn you say"? Kdistoph says ~ brightening up and flexing his fingers as if preparing a spell.
--- Kristoph's only spell left is burning hands (domain). It must be fate he tells himself.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP -1/14AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 1/23AC 12/12/11 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 5:31:01 AM
Gore'Thum is dismissive of the pirate. "Coward and fool. Let him run. He'll do little harm."
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP27/27 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 18 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 7:45:17 AM
Einar is unsure to take the sea route... he's no sailor... he can deal with some of the swamp monsters but he can't fight the sea with steel in his hands. Whatever is decided he'll help rowing.
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