DM Steve -- Do you think it would like a piece of wood to burn or something? Wednesday March 30th, 2022 10:15:22 PM Mortimer tries to hide his bucket of water, and asks Loryn if he thinks the elemental might like a piece of wood. Mole hears Loryn and heads out. (2) Loryn steps back five feet and tries to talk to the elemental, but is ready with a spell if it tries to attack. Drack enjoys a drink until he hears Loryn’s shout. Warning the others, he heads out. (2) Ash doesn’t hear Loryn, but he does hear Drack. He follows. (2) Manolo is upstairs in his room, and doesn’t hear Loryn or Drack. Torrynashkabbeth turns back when she hears the commotion. (3)
Loryn and Mortimer watch the elemental flicker and dance for a moment, before it moves away towards the hedgerow. When it moves, it’s pretty fast.
===== Torryn turns back to town and hurries to reach Loryn. She is approaching from the south, which means that in another round she will cross a bridge over the stream. ===== Drack, Mole, and Ash hurry to reach Loryn. They are approaching from the northeast. This round they will pass the keep – next, a bit of town and the road to the fairgrounds. ===== Manolo make a DC:10 perception check to hear the others leaving, and 4 rounds to catch up with them if he wants.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Thursday March 31st, 2022 7:43:24 AM
There wasn't much else to do, but make her way forward. Torryn headed towards the fairground at a steady pace. There was no point in sprinting and arriving so out of breath she could do nothing to help.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 17 Thursday March 31st, 2022 9:18:02 AM
Drack quickly hurries towards Loryn's location
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac13/13/10. hp21/21. d20+4=11 ; d3=1 ; Thursday March 31st, 2022 11:39:36 AM
"Loryn ... send it back now! I can't let it get to the hedge."
Mortimer gives chase (to I16) with bucket in hand. He sends a shadowy ray of frost at the elemental.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Frost at Fire Elemental. Hit TouchAC: 11, Hero Point after attack roll +4: Hit TouchAC: 15. Damage: 2 Cold Damage. The die roller hates me, unless Im making an unimportant skill check.)
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+12=14 ; Thursday March 31st, 2022 5:24:14 PM
"Ahhh! No not that way, you blasted campfire!" Loryn runs after the living ball of fire waving his arms about like an idiot.
Hearing Mortimer, "Yeah good idea" He pulls up and focuses on the ring, trying to send the thing away (Move to I/17) UMD 14
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Thursday March 31st, 2022 6:19:56 PM
Mole continues to move towards the fairgrounds. Drack begins to quickly outdistance him.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=7 ; Thursday March 31st, 2022 7:47:04 PM
Manolo keeps sleeping, dreaming about food, daggers and other random stuff.
Perception 7
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Thursday March 31st, 2022 8:09:42 PM
Ash follows Drack, hurrying to their friend.
DM Steve -- Not that way, you blasted campfire! d4=4 ; d20+4=15 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; Thursday March 31st, 2022 9:50:44 PM Manolo sleeps. Torrynashkabbeth keeps up a steady pace. (3) Ash follows Drack. (2) Mortimer tells Loryn to send the thing back before he casts ray of frost. Loryn chases after the creature until Mortimer’s suggestion penetrates, then tries to use the ring to send it back. Drack hurries. (2) Mole heads towards the fairgrounds, but is slower than Drack. (2)
The ray of frost scores on the elemental, which flinches and turns around. The fire races up to Loryn and attacks him. It hits AC 15 for 4 points of damage and make a DC 11 fortitude save or take 1 additional point.
===== Torryn turns back to town and hurries to reach Loryn. She is approaching from the south, crossing over the stream this round. . ===== Drack and Ash hurry to reach Loryn. They are approaching from the east. This round they leave the town and are on the road to the fairgrounds. Mole is not far behind. ===== Manolo make a DC:7 perception check to hear Minerva shout about all the commotion.
Elemental: AC ? / touch 13, Damage: 3
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 17 Friday April 1st, 2022 7:53:04 AM
Drack continues to move quickly towards Loryn and Mortimer.
AC 13 HP 14/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+3=6 ; d20+4=8 ; Friday April 1st, 2022 7:56:15 AM
Loryn's smile at Mortimer's strike swiftly disappears as the fire elemental turns on him.
"Ahhhh! The fire burns his arm badly and the thought of next time just move instead of blocking goes through his mind
Loryn hops back and casts an acid ray that sails hopelessly wide
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac17/17/14. hp21/21. Shield d20+8=20 ; Friday April 1st, 2022 11:24:02 AM
(Casting Defensively: 20, success)
Employing an archaic hand sign for arcane magic, Mortimer traces a circular shape in the air in front of him while he speaks old draconic words of power. A circular form of his own shadow appears in front of him, liken to the shape of a shield.
"Get behind me Loryn!" He then taunts the fire elemental to attack him instead, "Come on Baby Spark ... Light my FIRE!" He then spits at what could be its face.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac17/17/14. hp21/21. Shield Friday April 1st, 2022 12:15:27 PM
(IF Loryn took a 5-ft step back to cast his Acid Ray, then Mortimer will do a 5ft-step into his old spot to get in between him and the elemental.)
AC 13 HP 14/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday April 1st, 2022 1:45:03 PM
(Of Course Loryn took a 5-ft step back :) )
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Friday April 1st, 2022 6:31:52 PM
There was nothing else to do but keep moving. Torryn maintained the same steady pace. She wondered as she ran; was this what adventuring was like? Never getting to do what you set out to do.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Friday April 1st, 2022 7:59:15 PM
Ash started going through his inventory of what spells he remembered as he ran towards the fight.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=24 ; Friday April 1st, 2022 8:25:06 PM
Manolo wakes up quite unhappily, feeling tired only to be bombarded by noises of shouting. He stands up, takes his short sword and makes his way towards the noise.
Perception 24
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Friday April 1st, 2022 10:09:34 PM
Mole continues to plug along.
DM Steve -- Get behind me Loryn! d20+4=16 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; Saturday April 2nd, 2022 11:44:44 AM Mortimer casts a shield and taunts the elemental to attack him instead of Loryn. Mole continues to plug along. Loryn steps away from the elemental and tries a spell, but it goes wide. Manolo wakes to the noise and leaves his room. (4) Torrynashkabbeth keeps moving. She reflects on life. (2) Drack continues to move on the road. Ash mentally sorts his spells as he runs.
When Mortimer took a step between Loryn and the elemental, he naturally became its next target. The elemental attacks, barely missing (hits AC 16). But Mortimer’s spell thwarts it.
===== Torryn follows the road through a scrubby area. She can see the fairgrounds ahead. ===== Mole is close behind; although not on the map yet, he might affect things with a long range spell. ===== Manolo tears through the house at a run, startling Minerva.
Elemental: AC ? / touch 13, Damage: 3
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Saturday April 2nd, 2022 12:41:33 PM
What was that light? There was definitely something strange ahead. However, at her present distance, there really wasn't much she could do other than continue her loping jog. After this, she was definitely going to be walking the rest of the way home!
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:21/21/14. hp:21/21. shield, total defense Saturday April 2nd, 2022 4:55:35 PM
The elemental slams against the invisible force of his shield. What a relief, it works! He laughs nervously.
He continues to taunt the living flame. "Is that the best YOU can do, SMOKE STAIN!"
(Mortimer is going Total Defense. +4 dodge bonus to AC.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:21/21/14. hp:21/21. shield, total defense Saturday April 2nd, 2022 5:18:27 PM
(ooc: I'm seeing a trend in our game ... a LOT of running. It might be useful to get Boots of Striding & Springing and the Run feat. You'd then be able to run as fast as Usain Bolt (23mph/37kph) :)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 2d4+2=5 ; Sunday April 3rd, 2022 7:35:22 PM
If the map is 5' squares Ash lets loose with a magic missle at the fire elemental. (5 dmg) If its 10' squares, Ash keeps running till hes around row t.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Sunday April 3rd, 2022 8:11:42 PM
Mole stops and puts his hands on his hips. "I’m wasted on cross country. We dwarves are natural born sprinters, very dangerous over short distances." He catches his breath before starting again.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 17 Monday April 4th, 2022 7:51:22 AM
Drack will take a double move to 15N, drawing his sword on the way.
"I'll be there in a second guys. Hold on."
AC 13 HP 14/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20=11 ; Monday April 4th, 2022 9:08:13 AM
Loryn glances over his shoulder towards town. The gang should be on there way and bingo, there was Drack and Ash.
Loryn was not going to simply hide behind Mortimer however, and wait to be rescued. Loryn moves back and south and fires another ray with the same results that he always has
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Monday April 4th, 2022 7:23:05 PM
Manolo keeps running towards the noises. 'This is not good', he thinks to himself.
DM Steve -- This is not good. d20=10 ; d4=1 ; d6=4 ; Monday April 4th, 2022 9:54:02 PM Ash fires off a magic missile as soon as he can. Mortimer continues to taunt the elemental. Manolo runs towards the noise. (3) Torrynashkabbeth notices an odd light ahead. Loryn tries another ray, but it does not connect. Mole pauses for a breather, then starts again. Drack draws his weapon and gets as close to the elemental as he can.
Injured by Ash’es spell, the elemental retreats into the hedgerow. (Mortimer can make an attack of opportunity as it goes, if he has a weapon ready.) The hedgerow around it begins to smoke and wilt.
Mole reaches one edge of the fairgrounds, Torryn gets to another.
Manolo is approaching from the east. He heads out of the boarding house. Next round he will pass the keep – after that, a bit of town and the road to the fairgrounds.
(OOC: The DM has seen a trend in the game. . . a LOT of splitting up the party. ;-) Leads to a good bit of running, I guess.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=13 ; d20=8 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday April 5th, 2022 3:15:29 AM
She was close now, but even at this proximity she couldn't determine what all the fuss was about. Surely though, that hedge wasn't meant to be smoking like that? Whatever was happening, the hedge was the focus of Loryn, Ash and Morty's attention.
Fortunately continued to approach. As she did, she saw the burning "thing" move in the hedge! . A living fire? Whatever next? Her first thought was to use her spear, but that would likely necessitate getting burnt. She'd use her Fey Spark once she was close enough.
(Perception: 13+7: 20) (Attack, if needed: 8+5: 13. Looks like a miss, but you never know with ranged touch, so 6 damage if applicable.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 17 d20+7=18 ; d10+4=13 ; Tuesday April 5th, 2022 8:48:10 AM
Drack will move towards the fire creature, and strike if within reach. If the creature is more than 30 feet from Drack, he will charge. Attack 18ac(20ac if charging), damage 13.
AC 13 HP 14/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+12=21 ; Tuesday April 5th, 2022 10:05:38 AM
Loryn runs back to the hedgerow and again tries to will the creature back into the ring.
"Probably one of those Fire and regret rings." he shouts to Mortimer as he runs after
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:21/21/14. hp:21/21. shield, total defense Tuesday April 5th, 2022 10:15:33 AM
Unfortunately, Mortimer wasn't armed with his sickle, so the elemental flees unscathed. By the time he reaches for it, the living flame had already entering the hedge. With bucket in hand, he starts to give chase.
Then out of nowhere, Drack charges in with a devastating attack. He looks around to see if the others were arriving.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+10=15 ; Tuesday April 5th, 2022 1:21:12 PM
Mole gets to the edge of the fairgrounds. He surveys the scene and continues towards the fight.
Perception DC15
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 2d4+2=5 ; Tuesday April 5th, 2022 2:37:08 PM
Ash growls to himself, thinking he memorized all these spells for the cave. Now he'd has to rest again to be full.
He releases another two magic missles at the elemental. (5 dmg)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Tuesday April 5th, 2022 7:36:16 PM
Manolo keeps running.....
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:21/21/14. hp:21/21. shield, total defense Tuesday April 5th, 2022 9:19:48 PM
Mortimer chuckles a bit after Loryn's comment sinks in.
DM Steve -- Probably one of those Fire and regret rings. Tuesday April 5th, 2022 11:51:37 PM Mortimer chases after the elemental. Mole surveys the scene and approaches. Loryn makes some observations on the ring after he is again unable to force the creature back into it. Torrynashkabbeth notices Loryn, Ash, and Mortimer are focused on the hedge, then notices the fire. Drack charges at the elemental, striking it as he reaches the hedge. Manolo keeps running. Ash casts another magic missile.
Between Dracks onslaught and Ash’es spell, the fire seems to be snuffed out. The hedge has a little damage, but did not catch fire itself. Everyone is able to gather and examine the scene without the appearance of more than a wisp of smoke from the singed twigs.
Dorata, one of the four town guards, comes jogging up. ”What’s going on here? Ya’ll ran past the Keep like a pack of dogs chasing a meal,” she asks. She seems more curious than worried.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Wednesday April 6th, 2022 3:30:53 AM
Fortunately was going to explain that she didn't actually know, but that would not help matters in the slightest. So she remained quiet, recovered her breath and with an equally curious expression as that which Formats wore, awaited a telling response.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 17 Wednesday April 6th, 2022 8:08:49 AM
Not being quite sure what happened, Drack will look towards Loryn and Mortimer to give an explanation.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:21/21/14. hp:21/21. shield, total defense d20+9=15 ; Wednesday April 6th, 2022 11:49:17 AM
Mortimer turns to face Dorata, with his WLA badge in full view, and does his best to answer her questions; but not before giving Drack and others a wink. (Bluff: 15)
He sets his water bucket down and begins his explanation. "We were conducting a magical experiment and training exercise. All seemed to go as planned." He then turns back to the group, "By the way everyone ... EXCELLENT response time! I believe that was a new record." Back at Dorata, he adds, "Your participation, while unnecessary, was brilliant as well."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Wednesday April 6th, 2022 12:25:00 PM
Ash walks up, Smirking to Mortimer as he does. He moves towards the bush, and steps on any lingering embers or flames.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Wednesday April 6th, 2022 2:05:10 PM
Mole sees the issue was resolved before he arrived. "I ran here for nothing?" He says catching his breath. "I need a drink."
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stablized 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits, Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Delay poison, Lesser restoration, Resist energy, Soften earth and stone
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Wednesday April 6th, 2022 7:47:40 PM
Manolo simply says "Something happened but I am not sure myself", as he stops for a few seconds to regain his breath only to resume running again.
DM Steve -- All seemed to go as planned. d20=12 ; Wednesday April 6th, 2022 11:00:13 PM Torrynashkabbeth stays quiet when Dorata is there. She doesn’t know what happened. Mole realizes he ran all the way for nothing, and needs a drink. Drack expects Loryn and Mortimer to give the explanation. Ash smirks and makes sure there are no embers or flames. Mortimer explains they were conducting a magical experiment and training exercise. Manolo admits he doesn’t know what happened. Loryn stays quiet.
Dorata is happy with Mortimer’s explanation, but offers a little advice. ”Ok, but be careful with your experiments. Don’t want folks thinking of you like they think of Heorstan.”
Know local DC 10 (can try untrained): Highlight to display spoiler: {In fact, local opinions of Heorstan vary. Heorstan is full of half-baked ideas about which he gets very enthusiastic. Frequently they work, and there is no one in town he has not helped with some unexpected notion. However, they also often do not work, and have been known to fail spectacularly. There are several people in town who feel he is more of a menace than a benefit. They point to close calls where people escaped being hurt only by luck.}
There is no fire, and not much evidence that there almost was one. Dorata heads off after being told everything’s okay. The rest of the day passes uneventfully, barring any explanations Loryn provides the rest of the group.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Thursday April 7th, 2022 3:38:26 AM
Torryn smiled reassuringly at Dorata. Before heading home she ascertained why she'd been running. The matter though was closed.
Donating the money was as problematic as she'd expected, but eventually she convinced her parents to accept 100 gold coins. She stayed for a meal and then went back to the boarding house.
"Shall we tackle the water gremmies once all our magic is restored or is it dangerous to leave them any longer than is absolutely necessary?"
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 17 d20=18 ; Thursday April 7th, 2022 7:59:32 AM
on the way back to the inn, Drack explains to anyone who isn't aware about Heorstan, and what people think of him.
"Well Torry, If you guys want to deal with the water gremlins, i suppose everyone should be at full go, and we are probably gonna need to get a net in the morning."
AC 13 HP 14/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday April 7th, 2022 9:46:01 AM
Loryn rocks a bit on his heels as Mortimer 'explains' the situation. Clever Mortimer, very clever. Might be some gnome somewhere along the line he thinks to himself. Loryn slips the Ring back off of his finger and ponders what he knows, which is not too much, but enough to be dangerous. He steps over to the hedge and taps out a small scorched section of grass with his foot. "I wonder how far away I could get it." he muses aloud, though really to himself.
"I still suggest you get a set of Leather armor Drack. If you go in, none of us can pull you out."
Loryn heads back with everyone and plans to have a last drink by the fire and then head to bed, barring party business
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 17 Thursday April 7th, 2022 12:30:39 PM
“Fine” grunts Drack in response to Loryn’s suggestion. “One of you all see if you can get ahold of a net that will suit our purposes.”
“If I gotta go swimming, I’m going to be extremely displeased.”
Drack will head out around town to see if he can find a set of leather armor. Otherwise he will have to make a lengthy trip to the catacombs again.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+7=15 ; Thursday April 7th, 2022 5:30:08 PM
Manolo keeps running if not arriving where the group is yet.
Otherwise
Manolo manages to meet up with the group only to hear about Heorstan.
Local knowledge 15
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:21/21/14. hp:21/21. shield, total defense d20+1=10 ; Thursday April 7th, 2022 10:19:27 PM
Mortimer is quite proud of himself; crisis averted. He sniffs the air with satisfaction ... and catches a whiff of something delightful. Something savory, like meat cooking over an open flame. Mortimer feels his stomach grumbling as his appetite awakens. He turns in the direction of the meaty, fire-kissed delight. He sees only Loryn in that direction, tapping out the last flickers of the elemental. Loryn was slightly seared by the elemental, he thinks. Maybe with the right seasoning ... NOO, NO, he keeps telling himself. Mortimer is NOT going through that again! It took him forever to get THAT monkey off his back. Gnomes were NOT on the menu!
"Well ... nothing to see here! Feeling quite peckish, I am. Goin' back for a bite then off ta bed." He wonders if Heorstan has anything that would scare gremlins out of the water ... like a water moccasin or a shocker lizard or something.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Thursday April 7th, 2022 10:34:19 PM
"Id prefer if we were full power. I expected to go today but used two of my spells apready. Lets recoup and head out at Dawn. "
DM Steve -- Lets recoup and head out at Dawn. Thursday April 7th, 2022 11:05:04 PM Mortimer is proud of himself for handling Dorata. He’s also hungry. He wonders if Heorstan has anything that would scare the gremlins out of the pool. Torrynashkabbeth donates money to her parents. She asks the group about dealing with the water gremlins. Ash would prefer to recover spells before chasing gremlins. Loryn admires Mortimer’s quick thinking and ponders the ring. He suggests Drack might want leather armor if they’re going to fight gremlins in a pool. Drack explains about Heorstan. He talks about getting a net, and is persuaded to look for leather armor. Manolo arrives to hear about Heorstan, which he already knew. Mole is quiet.
The group heads back to the boarding house. They make plans and look for gear. It is getting on towards noon the next day before they are ready to head back to the caves – in part to let folks recover their spells, but mostly to find suitable leather armor. (A fishing net is not hard to find.)
As twigs and branches snap under their feet, sunlight scatters through the swaying trees above. A breeze carries with it the scent of fallen leaves and moist soil. The path takes them quickly to the top of the ridge above the cave. They navigate the steep and narrow trail down to it without mishap. Once there, they need to arrange themselves to go in.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Friday April 8th, 2022 4:01:28 AM "If you like, I can lead the way. I can call forth my Get Armour, which ought to make me difficult to hit. I can also see quite well in the gloom. Plus, as a Sacred Dancer, I can sense if there's anything profane close by.". Fortunately didn't mind if someone else wanted to lead, but felt that she should offer.
If chosen to lead she will invoke her mage armour.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 17 d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Friday April 8th, 2022 8:00:20 AM
Before heading out to find leather armor, Drack will lay hands on Loryn to heal up the injuries caused by the fire elemental. Doing it twice to heal 7hp of damage. "No sense you heading out tomorrow already hurt."
Drack searches around town, and finally finds a suitable set of leather armor in case he ends up going swimming. Drack will hand the seller 10 gp, and thank him for the armor.
Upon waking the next morning, Drack will pray to Domi, and recover the full allotment of his lay hands. He will then don the leather armor with the rest of his gear and ask Minerva to store his breastplate for him until he returns.
Upon reaching the ridge, Drack responds to Torry. "I'll take point Torry. I prefer it. What do you think Loryn? Manolo first to check to see if the little gremlins that escaped reset any of those traps, or made new ones? Or should I just lead on and look for them. If i spot any, Manolo can take a try and shutting them off."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 13 Friday April 8th, 2022 8:05:29 AM
(header Adjustment. I'm going to be pretty easy to hit in leather.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+10=16 ; Friday April 8th, 2022 9:40:29 AM
In town before they head out, Mole will pick up a net and 2 healer kits.
"I'll go in third. I can detect natural pits and deadfalls. Any traps set by the gremlins remaining will probably be a naturally built trap. Drack, I can harden your body to give you some more defense. It only last a couple of minutes, so I'll wait until it's needed."
Once the group begins moving into the cave, Mole will cast Detect snares and pits. As they Mole will maintain his concentration forward.
Perception DC16
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stablized 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin, Delay poison, Resist energy, (d) Soften earth and stone
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday April 8th, 2022 10:13:32 AM
Loryn thanks Drack for the healing, though he had forgotten about the burn in the excitement. Would have remembered later to be sure.
Making the way to the bottom of the cliff and ready to go in, the gnome nods his agreement. "Good thought Drack. Manolo, see if any gremlins have set up new traps eh? Then Drack, Mole, Torry, me, Mortimer and Ash. When we get to the pool cave, spread out and don't get to close to the shore at first. I'll put up some Dancing Lights to cover most of the place in light for us and then we start fishing."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 13 Friday April 8th, 2022 5:01:20 PM
“No problem Loryn, glad to help. My healing isn’t as strong as Mole’s but it’s good for emergencies or clean up after a fight.”
“Thanks Mole. Everything will help.”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+7=24 ; Friday April 8th, 2022 8:03:31 PM
Manolo looks for evidence of traps or other funny stuff that could surprise them. Manolo will be the last one or the one before the last one.
Perception ( Trap finding) 24
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Friday April 8th, 2022 8:14:50 PM
Ash again prepared his spells. In the morning, he gathers the supplies with the others.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:21/21/14. hp:21/21. shield, total defense Friday April 8th, 2022 11:53:43 PM
Mortimer does his normal morning prep. He has a filling, healthy breakfast. There shouldn't be any unwanted cravings today. He feels good. He doesn't recall hearing or seeing any phantoms during the night. Things are looking up. That's a good sign. He only wishes he had enough money for that ultra lightweight chain shirt he saw in the Catacombs. It was so shiny; made from that special metal. It would have looked impressive ... and protect him everything that wished him harm.
When they make their way back to the cave, he is fine with Drack's and Loryn's lineup suggestions. He was glad to get out of the morning sun. It irritated him; the bright sunlight.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. Friday April 8th, 2022 11:56:11 PM
(ooc: correcting my ac and active spells in the name line.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Saturday April 9th, 2022 9:54:16 AM
Mole chuckles to himself when he hears Drack's statement about his healing. Not stronger...the same I'd wager. He thinks as he watches down the cave concentrating on the locations of traps.
DM Steve -- See if any gremlins have set up new traps, eh? Saturday April 9th, 2022 11:47:25 AM Ash is ready to go. Mortimer is glad to be getting out of the sunlight. Manolo looks for traps. He prefers to be near the back of the marching order. Torrynashkabbeth offers to lead the way. Mole also gets some gear. He offers to take the third position in case there are natural traps. Drack heals Loryn before they go looking for gear, and wears his new leather armor for this excursion. He prefers to take the lead, and debates whether Manolo should look for traps first. Loryn proposes a marching order. He also talks about how to tackle the gremlins in the pool.
Manolo finds no traps near the entrance, and the others file in behind him. Mole laughs gently at something Drack says. In the first room, there are questions about Manolo’s place in the lineup, since he prefers not to stay at point. Also, the entrance is lit enough, but further into the caves only Mole is likely to see anything.
Although he doesn’t find a trap, Manolo is convinced that something is different about the area. It takes a moment to put his finger on it, but he thinks that the nest in the corner over there (in S-8) is different somehow. Mole is able to confirm this, saying that it is covered in a fungus he doesn’t remember seeing here. But he recognizes it, and it's harmless.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Saturday April 9th, 2022 12:46:03 PM
It seemed as good a time as any to invoke her magical protection. So Torryn did so. With her Fey Shield in place she was a far more challenging target than was Drack. It was why she'd offered to lead, but was not about to argue over it. After all, Drack was far stronger and tougher than she was.
Torryn opened her Fey Sight. This time though, she wasn't looking for magic. Others could do that and likely better than she. No, now she was seeking the presence of any poisons!
(OOC: Torryn casts Mage Armour and is at present concentrating on Detecting Poison.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Sunday April 10th, 2022 8:30:36 AM
Mole reaches forward and placing a hand on Drack says "Rùsg chraobhan." Drack's skin takes on a slight bark-like appearance. "Should last you about a half an hour."
Active Spells - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stablized 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy, (d) Soften earth and stone
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Monday April 11th, 2022 9:10:52 AM
"Thanks Mole."
"Should we poke around the nest with Torry's spear, or continue on?"
"Should we bypass the pool to start, and head for the wall that all the little ones disappeared in? If we don't make sure they aren't there, or secure that that area, they could come up behind us when we are dealing with the water gremlins."
Active Effects: Barkskin: +2 natural armor to AC. 30 minutes.(from Mole)
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday April 11th, 2022 5:23:04 PM
Loryn strikes up a torch so that he and most others get some additional light. "Anyone with a Light spell, now would be a good time. I'm saving mine for the pool."
At Drack's suggestion and Manolo's perceptive eye, Loryn agrees, "We should check out what's going on here and make sure we don't have enemies at our back.
Loryn positions himself to be able to make a 5' move in and catch the nest in a Color Spray which he readies if anything comes out of the nest.
"We got you covered Toryy, take a poke."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Monday April 11th, 2022 5:29:09 PM "No, I can't make light. At least, not yet. Torryn replied in little more than a whisper. To her it seemed that the cave invited quiet. yet she was ready with her spear.
"I'll check the nest if you wish. After that, I think it's a good idea to check out the wall first."
All it needed was one affirming nod and she'd deploy her spear to see what, if anything, the nest hid.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+7=18 ; Monday April 11th, 2022 7:04:35 PM
Manolo tries to think about possible traps that might be related to changing environments.
trap finding (perception) 18
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. d20+1=21 ; Monday April 11th, 2022 9:57:25 PM
Answering Loryn's lighting quandaries, Mortimer replies, "My Light spell is this hooded lantern. If you'd prefer to use something less fiery and smoky; knowing your recent bad luck with things flammable." He'll hand it over if he wants it.
For some reason, after coming back a second time, he seems more attuned to the spirits that linger here in the dark. Their whispers tell him things he otherwise could not see.
(Perception: 21, Natural 20. Surprise!)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- My Light spell is this hooded lantern. Monday April 11th, 2022 10:50:41 PM Loryn strikes up a torch for light. He plans to save his light spell. He agrees with Drack’s suggestion to poke around this nest. Manolo tries to think of traps that would relate to the changes they see. Mole casts barkskin on Drack. Mortimer has a hooded lantern. Torrynashkabbeth invokes her fey shield and looks around with her fey sight. She’s ready to check the nest if that’s what the group wants. Ash is quiet. Drack asks about poking around in the nest with a spear, and proposes checking out the wall that the little gremlins escaped into before tackling the ones in the pool.
Torryn does not see anything poisonous in the area, and Manolo does not see any traps. Torryn pokes the nest with her spear, but does not discover anything concerning. With the lights resolved, everyone will be able to see as they proceed deeper into the caves. Several have suggested going to room where they had their last skirmish first, to look at the wall that the smaller gremlins escaped into. That wall had crevices that a small creature (like Loryn) could squeeze into, which most of the party would not be able to navigate at all. If the party wants to head directly there – carefully, of course – they remember the way well enough.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Tuesday April 12th, 2022 7:44:56 AM "Let us move on then. There is nothing here: at least, not at the moment. I'll keep looking for poison - just in case." Torryn was all for moving directly to the end wall in order to ascertain whether any of the tiny Dark fey yet remained.
It was interesting; so much seemed to have changed since she was last here. Enjoying as she now did the sponsorship of Eberyon and Flower, she felt more confident. So, spear in hand, she pressed on. To test her newfound abilities, she switched focus. Was there evil lurking nearby? She reached out with her senses.
(Torryn will switch back to Detect Poison when entering a new room and then, if nothing found, revert to Detect Evil.).
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Tuesday April 12th, 2022 8:14:19 AM
“Alright. Let’s check the back wall and then move to the pool. Let’s not take too much time at the wall. I’d like Mole’s spell to be in effect when we go after the water gremlins.”
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+10=24 ; d20+2=12 ; Tuesday April 12th, 2022 8:29:09 AM
Mole agrees to bypass the pool for now and deal with the gremlins in the wall. "Solas na maidne" says Mole and a soft yellow light, the color of the morning sun as it first crests over the land, illuminates his shield.
Perception DC24, Dungeoneering DC 12
Active Spells - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy, (d) Soften earth and stone
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday April 12th, 2022 11:27:10 AM
The gnome thought it was odd to pass the pool to go to the wall and begins to open his mouth, but just shuts it. The wall the small holes would give him a chance to test a theory perhaps.
While walking past the pool, he slips the ring back onto his finger
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Tuesday April 12th, 2022 12:57:06 PM
Ash follows the others down, directly to the cave wall with the crevices. He scans the rooms as he goes, ready with a spell on his lips.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+7=20 ; Tuesday April 12th, 2022 6:01:54 PM
Manolo still watches out for any traps.
trap finding (perception 20)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. d20+1=17 ; Tuesday April 12th, 2022 10:20:47 PM
Assuming the dwarven druid has a taste for mushrooms, Mortimer asks, "Mole, we're those mushrooms edible, yeah?" He knows certain rare mushrooms are highly prized, by cooks, alchemists and other enthusiasts.
Again, he keeps his eyes and ears wide open for threats and objects of interest.
(Perception: 17. Again, another high roll for nothing. :)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Were those mushrooms edible? Tuesday April 12th, 2022 11:00:26 PM Mortimer wonders if the mushrooms were edible. Loryn thinks passing the pool to go check the wall is odd, but accepts it. Torrynashkabbeth keeps looking for poison as they move. She tries detecting evil as well. Manolo looks for traps as they go. Mole agrees to bypass the pool, and casts light on his shield. Drack agrees to check the wall first and come back to the pool. He wants to be quick. Ash readies a spell as he follows the others.
Mole tells Mortimer the fungus just glows faintly if it’s disturbed. But it’s so faint that even in torchlight you can’t see it.
The group is able to bypass the chamber with the pool and make it to the chamber where their last fight was, without incident. This chamber is much as they left it, again with a light growth of fungus on the remains of the gremlins’ bedding areas.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Wednesday April 13th, 2022 3:33:52 AM
As the fungi didn't appear to be poisonous, Torryn switched to seeking any lurking evil. She confidently approached the far wall whilst focusing on her new found ability. Surely if there was anything evil in close proximity her patrons would warn her.
(OOC: Torryn will try to determine where any of the evil creatures lurk.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+9=23 ; d20+10=20 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2022 7:53:56 AM
Mole looks at the mushrooms Mortimer points out. "Let me see." Mole looks at the fungus and then searches his memory for any thoughts on the subject.
Natural Knowledge: DC23
Later, in the large chamber, Mole will scan the room for gremlins (his darkvision should allow him to see the entire room). "Remember the darkness spell they cast last time. Don't move too far from the group."
Perception: DC20
Active Spells - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy, (d) Soften earth and stone
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Wednesday April 13th, 2022 8:40:10 AM
Drack stands by while the others check it out. Being to big to go in and take a look, he can't do much unless a gremlin comes out.
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+4=15 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2022 10:23:32 AM
Loryn looks at the far wall with the holes that just about no one else is getting through and sighs. Looks like it is time to do something potentially stupid. Torch in hand, Loryn approaches the wall carefully and if nothing jumps out at him causing him to need a Prestidigitation spell, he climbs through a hole.
Perception 15
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Wednesday April 13th, 2022 5:29:09 PM
Ash follows up behind Loryn as he scans the wall. He keeps an eye more on someone attacking them.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=16 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2022 6:59:06 PM
Manolo takes a look of his surroundings without looking for traps, fixating his gaze on the fungus.
Perception 16
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. Wednesday April 13th, 2022 10:30:21 PM
"Thanks Mole," he replies. "Ya know what they say, and I know this by experience, when you lay down with dogs, you get up with fleas. Could those buggers be covered in 'shroom seed and spread them to these nests? That could be an answer to where they're from."
Besides his first theory, Mortimer thinks the gremlins could possibly be hiding themselves with magic, so he casts a simple divination.
(Mortimer casts Detect Magic. Range: 60ft. Duration: Concentration, up to 3 minutes.)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Don't move too far from the group. Wednesday April 13th, 2022 10:35:34 PM Torrynashkabbeth looks for evil, since she sees no poison. Loryn pushes his way into the crevices, unsure if it’s wise.. Mole considers the mushrooms. He reminds everyone to be careful of the ones that cast magical darkness. Ash keeps an eye on the wall where Loryn went. Manolo focuses on the fungus. Drack stands by. Mortimer theorizes about mushrooms and realizes the gremlins could be hiding magically.
Torryn does not find poison or evil in the area. Mole sees no gremlins, and neither he nor Manolo sees obvious signs of recent activity. Mortimer finds no magic in the area except that he expects from his companions.
Before he has gone far, Loryn finds himself in a maze of twisty little passages, all alike. Within twenty feet, he can no longer see the room the others are in, although he can still hear them easily. He doesn’t see an end to the passages in front of him as they twist and split. Clearly, the rest of the group cannot fit through these crevices, which are frequently tight for Loryn.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Thursday April 14th, 2022 3:18:56 AM
Fortunately worried. She hoped that Loryn would return soon. Whilst she was rather small by most standards, she doubted she'd be able to follow where Loryn had gone. All she could do was remain alert and be ready should anything happen.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Thursday April 14th, 2022 7:41:31 AM
Drack stands by, knowing he can't do anything in this situation, and hoping Loryn doesn't get into trouble.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Thursday April 14th, 2022 10:19:51 AM
Ash watches the creviced wall, hoping Loryn pops back out. There is nothing more he can do. He pops a corn kernel into his pocket, feeding Oslo as he waits.
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+4=14 ; Thursday April 14th, 2022 11:34:44 AM
Loryn heads back tot he group and asks for a rope to tie off. "Its a bit of a maze back in there. I didn't go far, but i want to go further and not get lost. So i'll hold this end, you guys the other and then I can follow it back."
With one end of the rope in hand, Loryn hops back through and pushes his exploration a bit further. he tries to keep his bearing so that for the most part he is heading in one direct
Perception 14
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Thursday April 14th, 2022 5:31:08 PM "You'd better hold the other end, Dracky." He was a lot stronger than her and it seemed sensible to her to have someone strong hang on, just in case Loryn needed to be pulled towards the exit. It was challenging to remain calm, but Torryn followed a few breathing exercises that Agratha had taught her and then feeling a little more relaxed scanned around , in a circle, seeking to ascertain if anything vile was approaching.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Thursday April 14th, 2022 8:10:51 PM
Manolo cheers Loryn, knowing it can be quite scary in small and crampy places.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Its a bit of a maze back in there. Thursday April 14th, 2022 11:10:42 PM Manolo tries to cheer Loryn. Torrynashkabbeth worries about Loryn. After he returns, she insists Drack hold the rope for him. Loryn heads back to the group and asks for a rope so he can go further in without getting lost. Ash watches the wall. Drack hopes Loryn doesn’t get into trouble. Mole and Mortimer wait quietly.
With one end of the rope in hand, Loryn hops back through and pushes his exploration a bit further. He tries to keep his bearing so that for the most part he is heading in one direction. Nevertheless, he only gets so far in the twisty maze of little passages before he is out of rope. There is no sign of the tiny gremlins in the area, although he tries several ways. His best guess is that this was maybe an escape route. As far as he can get, it does not seem livable.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Friday April 15th, 2022 3:01:13 AM
Nothing untoward had happened. There were no panicked shouts or cries of pain. Perhaps more importantly, she'd detected no encroaching evil. So Torryn did her best to wait patiently. Waiting though, wasn't her forte. She decided to head back, away from the wall, not far, but ready should anything approach from the path they'd taken. Really, it was just being active that helped quell her restlessness and impatience.
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday April 15th, 2022 3:04:15 PM
Loryn heads back and tells the group what he found. "Looks like an escape route, certainly nothing staying there long term. Let's go get them water gremlins out of here and free this area from their evil influences."
Loryn thanks Drack for his support on the rope and gives Manolo a cheery smile
Once back to the room with the pool, Loryn reminds everyone to keep some distance. "Ok, I'm going to temporarily enhance the nets and then light up the cavern. "
When other preparations are made, Loryn casts Magic Weapon on Torry and Dracks net and then casts [i]Dancing Lights[i/]
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Friday April 15th, 2022 4:57:33 PM
Ash heads back with the others. Be was spooking hinself a bit, preparing for the worst. He waits as the spells are cast.. watching with gusto at the results.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Friday April 15th, 2022 6:37:58 PM
Mole is glad that the gnome didn't run into any problems in the small tunnels. "I'll light up the nets so we can see anything down in the water."
Mole casts Light on the nets.
Active Spells - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy, (d) Soften earth and stone
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. d20+1=3 ; Friday April 15th, 2022 9:28:03 PM
Mortimer looks around as they prepare to exterminate the water gremlins. He doesn't recall having gathered up the bodies. He looks for the blood stains from where the other gremlins had been slain. Were they consumed by predators? Were they dragged away by survivors. These perplexing thoughts are distracting. (Perception: 3)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- I'll light up the nets Friday April 15th, 2022 11:41:04 PM Mortimer is distracted wondering about the bodies of the gremlins that were killed. Torrynashkabbeth decides to check that nothing is approaching from behind. Ash had spooked himself a bit at the wall, but watches eagerly as spells are cast. Loryn heads back and tells the group what he found. As they head to the water gremlins, he prepares a few spells. Mole offers to light up a net. (He can only have one light in effect at a time.) Manolo and Drack wait quietly.
The group prepare to creep toward the pool with nets and extra light. At this distance, they can make out a pile of something at the water’s edge that had not been there before.
(Please see the map for a starting position, and let me know what actions you take. The lighting shown should work whether Mole kept the light spell on his shield or cast it on a net.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=17 ; Saturday April 16th, 2022 3:22:12 AM
Torryn studied the pile of debris. It sat in the gloom near the edge of the torch's light, but that wasn't an issue for her.
(Perception: +7: 24.)
When it came to entering the water she intended to invoke her Fey Shield, but now was not yet the time as it wouldn't last long.
(She'll inform the others of what she can perceive.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Saturday April 16th, 2022 9:48:26 AM
Mole moves up to the wall (See map). He takes out a piton and his hammer and drives the piton into the stone (noted by map). Making sure it is completely secure, he turn to the others "Run some rope through the piton, that can be our anchor. Then Drack and Manolo move closer while me and another holds this end. We give'em slake as they need it." He says gauging the groups response. "Manolo can check for traps and other dangers, and Drack....well, is there to do Drack things."
Active Spells - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy, (d) Soften earth and stone
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Sunday April 17th, 2022 8:16:14 PM
Drack nods, and ties one end of the rope to the piton, and then the far end around himself. “Manolo, Grab the rope a rope a few feet behind me. I tied it to myself because I fight two handed, and they can pull me out if something bad happens. I’ll lead the way and keep watch on the water while you check the area.”
(Monday post)
Active spells: barkskin
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Monday April 18th, 2022 6:12:39 PM
Ash takes up the rope if asked. He won't add much in muscle but can help with some extra weight.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=12 ; Monday April 18th, 2022 6:50:24 PM
Manolo will be there somewhere in the middle of the pack, looking out for any ambushes and surprises.
Perception 12
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday April 18th, 2022 8:52:07 PM
Loryn casts Magic Weapon on the nets and moves up to take a position [I/17] As he does so, he positions the Dancing Lights above the water [C/17, C/18 and E/17, E/18]
"Cast away and lets haul in a gremlin"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. d20+1=9 ; Monday April 18th, 2022 9:39:44 PM
Mortimer was assuming they were going to use a hand-thrown fishing net. Like what the fishermen use along the shoreline. He isn't familiar with this type. He watches, from a distance, as the others set it up. It looks like they are planning on bringing in a huge haul, but these tiny gremlin can't weigh more than 10 pounds a piece soaking wet. He could be wrong. He doesn't know enough to offer any advice, so he trusts that his friends know what they're doing.
Mortimer decides to ready his own plan of attack. (Perception: 9)
(Ready an Action: If the gremlins show themselves, he will cast Shield on himself.)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Cast away and lets haul in a gremlin Monday April 18th, 2022 10:16:44 PM Mole fastens a rope to a piton he stuck in the wall, so that they can use it to pull Drack away from the pool if need be. Manolo look for surprises, but prefers to be further back than Drack requested. Loryn has the nets prepared and casts dancing lights above the water. Mortimer watches the preparations of the others, a bit unsure of the plan, and readies a spell himself. Torrynashkabbeth studies the pile of debris. Ash helps hold the rope. Drack ties the rope off and asks Manolo to check the area from behind him.
As the party approaches the pool, Torryn realizes the debris near the pool is the remains of gremlins, some half eaten. Probably the ones they killed last time they were here. So the bedding has become food for the mushrooms, but the gremlins themselves have become food for their own kind.
Torryn also notices some eyes break the surface of the water. These water gremlins are an ugly combination of lobster and dog. She barely has time to shout a warning before Drack is covered in a thin layer of water that appears from nowhere.
Drack must make a DC 10 Reflex save to evade the water. Failure means Drack is encased in the stuff and effectively entangled.
Mortimer may cast his spell if he wishes prior to other actions.
The creature ducks back under the water.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+1=20 ; Monday April 18th, 2022 11:50:02 PM
The creature attacks Drack and Mole pulls on the rope, strength check DC20, to assist him out of the goo.
Active Spells - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy, (d) Soften earth and stone
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Tuesday April 19th, 2022 2:38:55 AM
Now was the time for the Fey Shield. Torryn would trust to her magic. With the spell in place she intended to snatch up a net and ensnare a water gremlin.
NB: I've not adjusted the header yet. AC will become 24 if the spell comes off.
At present Torryn was only average at best in a fight. She wasn't tough. She wasn't strong. Yet she was swifter than most and did not lack courage. So she again unhesitatingly launched herself into the fray.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 d20+5=20 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2022 8:02:05 AM
(ooc: Did we get a quick tutorial on how to use this net? I assume there will be one or two ropes that will need to be pulled to haul it in once it is cast.)
Drack sidesteps the watery goo trying to encase him(reflex save 20), and assuming he isn't yanked backwards by Mole, will cast the net where the gremlins had popped up their heads, in the manner they had hopefully been instructed when they got the net.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Tuesday April 19th, 2022 5:38:28 PM
Manolo goes into a defensive stance as he hears the commotion ahead.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20+4=12 ; d6+2=7 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2022 8:43:13 PM
Mortimer's shield materializes as soon as he sees their eyes staring back at him. And there they were ... the bodies. His instincts were correct. No one leaves around that much meat and not expect others to show up for dinner.
He eagerly moves up next to Manolo to get a better look. IF he can see the water gremlin, he will shoot a ray at the aquatic, bog feeder ... but not the usual frosty one. A black, coruscating ray springs from his hand.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Enfeeblement at the water gremlin. Hit Range TouchAC: 12. Fort Save: 15 for half. Range: 30ft. Duration: 3 rounds. Damage: -7 penalty to Strength.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Tuesday April 19th, 2022 9:00:49 PM
Ash drops the rope. His weak arms weren't going to help Drack, but his spells might. He starts prepping a magic missle spell if it pops its head out.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Tuesday April 19th, 2022 10:08:12 PM
Mole pulls tight on the rope, but give out slack as Drack needs it. (Mole was only going to assist Drack in getting out, but since he doesn't need it there is no reason to pull him.)
Active Spells - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy, (d) Soften earth and stone
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Cast away and lets haul in a gremlin Tuesday April 19th, 2022 10:28:21 PM Ash drops the rope and readies a spell. Torrynashkabbeth casts her fey shield and grabs the second net, ready to use it when she can. Mole pulls the rope to assist Drack, but slacks off before pulling Drack back a step Drack easily avoids the watery goo. He tries throwing a net at the gremlins. Let’s assume this is the net with the light spell. Manolo gets in a defensive stance. Mortimer moves up and casts a ray of enfeeblement spell. Loryn is quiet.
Drack throws the net. As the lighted net enters the water, those with a decent angle can see into the water clearly. Mortimer tries his spell on G1, but misses.
A second gremlin pops up long enough to try the water trick on Torryn. Ash releases his spell.
In addition to actions this coming round: * Drack needs to make a roll to hit the gremlin. The net is an exotic weapon and the target creature is underwater. So apply a non-proficiency penalty and a 20% miss chance. At least it’s a ranged touch attack, which will help. * Torryn needs to make a DC 10 Reflex save to evade the water. Failure means she is entangled and encased in the stuff. * Ash needs to roll damage on G2 for his magic missile.
Gremlin G1: AC 15 / Touch 13, no damage Gremlin G2: AC 15 / Touch 13, ? damage
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+4=9 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2022 10:33:49 PM
Loryn moves up behind Drack and readies to cast a Ray of Acid at the water gremlin
Readied range touch attack Hit AC 9 of course
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=3 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 4:09:41 AM
The water enveloped Torryn! She had done her best to evade it, but her reactions fell just short of what was required. However, she did not panic. She could get free of this, surely. Or so she felt. Her plan was a simple, if overly naïve one; she'd slip free of the watery cocoon.
She gave no shout of alarm wishing to save her breath for the struggle to come.
(It is her intent to use Escape next round. If that is not applicable she's in for a shock.)
( Save: d20+6: 9!)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 d20+2=5 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 8:28:53 AM
Drack throws the net at the water gremlin, focusing on the task at hand instead of Torry. The others will take of Torry. Drack appears to miss horribly with the net that he has never used before(ac 5), and once he confirms the miss, he will reel the net back in to reset for the next throw. As he reels it back in, he will look over at Torry to make sure that she is not in dire trouble.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Wednesday April 20th, 2022 8:33:09 AM
(calculated the to hit with +3 str,, BAB +3, non proficiency -4. if this is incorrect, please advise. Additionally, the previous post should have said take care of Torry)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 2d4+2=8 ; 2d4+2=7 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 7:06:37 PM
The two magic missles erupted from his fingers and smashed into the gremlin.. 8 dmg.
Putting his mind into the fight, he releases another Magic Missle, slamming 2 more into G2. (7dmg)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=15 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 7:16:05 PM
Manolo looks at what is in front of him and starts to panic from the sight of the water gremlins.
perception 15
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday April 20th, 2022 10:12:14 PM
Internet down. Will post in the morning
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20+3=21 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 10:20:50 PM
Mortimer is a bit peeved that his ray missed. He then witnesses what just happened to Torryn. He looks to Manolo, right next to him, and he see's a young man in crisis. He gives the young rogue a slight bump and states abruptly, "Oy, get out of your head. Don't let'em hold ya back, yeah!"
Mortimer then moves up behind Torryn and attempts to help her.
(I'm unsure what to roll to assist Torryn from escaping the water. Aid Another: Escape Artist: 21.)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Don't let'em hold ya back, yeah! Wednesday April 20th, 2022 11:15:07 PM Ash casts a second magic missile. Mortimer tries to snap Manolo out of his panic, and tries to help Torryn. Manolo starts to panic. Drack confirms that he missed the gremlin with the net, and hauls it back. He checks to make sure Torryn isn’t in trouble. Torrynashkabbeth tried to evade the water, but failed. Not panicking, she now plans how to escape it. Loryn casts ray of acid, but misses the gremlin. Mole is quiet.
Ash’es two spells leave the one gremlin floating in the water, unmoving. It appears to be dead.
Aided by her companions, Torryn may make another DC 10 Reflex save, this one at +2. Success means she has escaped he water.
When Drack pulls the net back, he brings the light out of the water. People can no longer see what’s beneath the water surface in the pool. The surviving gremlin does not show itself this round.
Gremlin G1: AC 15 / Touch 13, no damage Gremlin G2: AC 15 / Touch 13, dead
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=13 ; Thursday April 21st, 2022 3:04:44 AM
With help Torryn easily slipped the cloying watery embrace.
(D20+9: 22)
"My thanks." She said whilst grinning improbably. This was exciting and she thrived on action. So Torryn again stepped forward. She focused her new senses, seeking to determine where the evil lurked. The net she held ready, albeit decidedly clumsily.
(If the creature shows itself, she'll unleash a Fey Spark. If not, she'll throw the net in the direction of be evil. Both rolls to come next round.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Thursday April 21st, 2022 7:51:04 AM
Drack readies to throw the net again once he sees where the creature is, unless he’s asked to throw it in to light up the pool. If asked to throw it in for light, he will do so.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+10=29 ; Thursday April 21st, 2022 8:01:50 AM
Mole ties off the rope. He moves up. His vision will be beneficial in locating the underwater creature. He looks to see if he can see it.
Perception DC29
Active Spells - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy, (d) Soften earth and stone
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+4=8 ; Thursday April 21st, 2022 8:02:32 AM
Loryn calls out, "I can light the pool!" and he lowers the Dancing lights to a few feet below the surface.
He readies to cast another ray at a gremlin who surfaces Readied attack Hit AC 8 [The gnome declares adventuring not his thing and goes and becomes a farmer. good grief]
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Thursday April 21st, 2022 12:01:40 PM
Unsure of how deep the pool is, and figuring the gremlin had a distinct advantage of hiding, Ash casts light on a rock near him and tosses it to the pool hoping it'll go to the bottom and light the pool.. or at minimum, give them a guess of how deep the pool is.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Thursday April 21st, 2022 3:51:55 PM
Manolo tries to calm himself down as he sees that the party is successfully resisting the water gremlins.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20+4=19 ; d3=1 ; Thursday April 21st, 2022 4:58:37 PM
Mortimer looks back at Manolo with concern. He worries about him. That wouldn't have been the case a few short years ago. If Manolo had strolled into his dark alley, all prim and proper-like, he'd come out the other side bleeding from a head wound and nicked completely starkers!
He turns back to the remaining water gremlin and attempts to do the same. A frosty rays shoots from his hand.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Frost at the water gremlin. Hit TouchAC: 19. Damage: 1 cold damage, sigh!)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- I can light the pool! Thursday April 21st, 2022 7:53:35 PM Mole ties off his end of the rope and moves forward. Drack gets his net ready for another throw, although he will use it to light the pool again if asked to. Ash picks up a rock, casts light on it, and tosses it into the pool. Mortimer worries about Manolo. He casts ray of frost at the water gremlin. Loryn has the dancing lights dip into the pool to light it. Torrynashkabbeth, with Mortimer’s help, escapes the water. Sensing evil in the water, she knows the general area to throw the net. Manolo tries to calm himself. The others are okay.
With multiple sources of light in it, it is once again possible to easily see into the pool. As Ash’es rock sinks to the bottom, he realizes the pool is quite deep – at least thirty feet. There’s a shadow in one corner of the pool, where it recedes under the wall (darker blue on the map).
As Mortimer’s ray connects with the gremlin, he realizes he did well to hit it. Where the ray intersected the water, it appeared to bend.
For its part, the gremlin retreats from the dancing lights, sinking lower into the pool. Quite probably, it realizes what happened to its companion could happen to it.
Gremlin G1: AC 15 / Touch 13, 1 damage Gremlin G2: AC 15 / Touch 13, dead
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Thursday April 21st, 2022 8:22:05 PM
Thirty feet deep! That was undeniably beyond the reach of her net. yet it wasn't beyond her reach; not with her spear. Torryn smiled. This was exciting. More then that, it was what Sacred dancers were meant to do: stop evil from threatening the innocent. She took a deep breath, ran forward and dived into the icy water. Luckily she'd been training with Agratha and did not expel the valuable air she'd taken in as the shock of the cold hit her. She was equally fortunate that she wore so little: there was less to slow her progress downwards.
Sadly Torryn's enthusiasm had once again surpassed her abilities: at least in so far as swimming was concerned. It really wasn't her strong suit. However, her confidence in the protection accorded to her by her patrons was unflinching. What choice did she have but to risk her life for those that had done no ill? Whilst that sounded all very grand and noble, the truth was, Torryn hadn't even considered such things. The gremlin was eviul. It needed to die. Her spear would accomplish that task.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Friday April 22nd, 2022 7:49:45 AM
Drack watches Torry dive in. “I knew I was going to have to go swimming” he thinks to himself.
Not willing to let her go by herself, he looks to make sure the 50’ of rope is still tied to him and tells the others “If I’m not back in 30 seconds, pull me out.” He then takes a deep breath and dives in after Torry and the gremlin.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Friday April 22nd, 2022 7:51:49 AM
(Swim check is +3 if needed)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Friday April 22nd, 2022 8:43:27 AM
Torryn's action has spurred action into the group. "Impulsive child." He says. He begins chanting "As an tìr, an t-uisge, an speur, agus an teine ​​thig gu m' chòmhnadh..." This chant continues for while. "...leanabh ban-dia an uisge."
When the spell completes, those in the water feel a mass of current move through the pool.
Spontaneously cast Summon Nature Ally II (water elemental): AC17, HP13
Active Spells - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy (c), (d) Soften earth and stone
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday April 22nd, 2022 3:26:51 PM
Loryn quips, "That's the spirit Drack." as the fighter grumbles and dives in. He might complain, but there was no questioning the young paladin's heart. Torry as well, but there was also no questioning her forward thinking, it apparently didn't exist.
Loryn smiles, the next few years or decades were going to not be dull.
The gnome lowers the Dancing lights spell to the bottom and moving up to the edge of the pool, he slides them back as the pair swim down.
"Up to them and your new friend Mole. Ash and Manolo, keep s steady hand on Dracks rope
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20+1=17 ; Friday April 22nd, 2022 10:06:14 PM
Mortimer is a bit shocked by this unexpected turn of events. He just got through saving Torryn from some water magic ... then jumps right into the pool. He looks back at the others with disbelief. Of course, Jack goes tumbling after ... 'or was it Jill,' he thought. "I don't know," he blurts out to no one in particular? It's been a long whil since he read poetry. 'Jack grew teeth and bit her feet 'cause Jill's blood tasted sweeter.' "Yeah, that's it!"
He hears Mole speak a language he's never heard before. However he can hear the power in the words. The water begins to ripple and undulate before rushing off, leaving a swirl in its wake.
"Mole .. what was THAT?!"
Mortimer walks up to the waters edge and looks down, trying to spot who he can. He begins to cast a spell of his own. The words puff of frost on the air. The flesh of his right hand bursts into a dull blue and bitterly-cold energy. The black silhouette of the bones in his hand and wrist can be seen within.
(Mortimer casts Chill Touch. Range: Touch. Target: creature touched/ 3 attacks. He holds it charged in his hand.)
(Perception: 17, looking down in the water.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Friday April 22nd, 2022 10:40:28 PM
Ash readies another magical missle if the gremlin shows its face.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Impulsive child. d4=3 ; Saturday April 23rd, 2022 12:57:28 PM Drack dives into the pool after Torryn, but first tells the others to be ready to pull him out in a few. Ash readies a magic missile. Torrynashkabbeth takes a deep breath and dives into the pool. She intends to strike the gremlin with her spear, but remembers too late that she isn’t practiced at swimming. Loryn, seeing Torryn and Drack, realizes his life is not going to be dull. He lowers the lights in the pool in a bid to help. Mortimer is shocked at Torryn’s act. He casts chill touch and holds it ready for use. Mole surmises his friends might be in trouble and takes the time to summon a water elemental. Manolo is quiet.
The others can clearly see Torryn and Drack in the water, along with the lobstery monster and some sort of distortion of the water. The scene is brightly lit from below by the rock Ash threw in earlier, and from above by Loryn’s lights.
The gremlin gestures as Torryn and Drack approach, casting a spell. Drack is held back by the rope, only able to get halfway down into the pool. The gremlin moves back toward the far corner,
Torryn, make a Will save vs DC 10 or be affected by sleep. Under present circumstances, if she fails the Will save she will be unable to act this round and will also need to make a DC 12 Constitution check. If she makes the Will save, she may try to attack.
Drack and Torryn are underwater. To attack, each must make a DC 10 Swim check. This check will also allow them to move at one quarter of their normal rate. Attacks with a piercing weapon are normal; those with other weapons take a -2 penalty to hit and do half damage.
Gremlin G1: AC 15 / Touch 13, 1 damage Gremlin G2: AC 15 / Touch 13, dead
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=4 ; Saturday April 23rd, 2022 1:33:14 PM
[OOC: Torryn is half elf and immune to Sleep]
The gremlins gesture did not affect Torryn in the slightest. The water itself though; that was a different matter entirely. She thought that she'd just sink. After all, staying above water was difficult. yet with her lungs full of air, descending was not the easy matter she'd expected. Plus she also had one hand decidedly occupied in clutching her spear.
[OOC: No progress this round i am at present excelling at rolling less then 5. So Torryn stays roughly where she is.]
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 d20+3=6 ; Monday April 25th, 2022 9:01:10 AM
Seeing that Torry has no intention of stopping, he cuts the rope tied to him and continues down. (swim check 6. Stupid die roller)
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday April 25th, 2022 5:04:23 PM
Loryn can only watch and hope. How far can the thing flee and can the others catch it and can what Mole probably brought finish the job so they can return to the surface?
"Elemental of Water, right Mole?" asking more to give himself greater confidence and then a funny thought crosses his mind about Drack's reaction to knowing Mole could have very likely saved him a trip into the pool
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+5=23 ; d6+3=4 ; Monday April 25th, 2022 7:59:39 PM
"Yeah." He says to Loryn.
The elemental attacks the gremlin with a fist of water.
Elemental attack: AC23, damage 4
Active Spells - - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes - Summon Natures Ally: 2 rds
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison, Resist energy (c), (d) Soften earth and stone
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20=9 ; Monday April 25th, 2022 8:33:16 PM
Manolo moves near the water while shouting word of encouragements for Drack and Torryn.
Aid another 9
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Elemental of Water, right? Monday April 25th, 2022 11:22:08 PM Mole has the water elemental attack the gremlin. Torrynashkabbeth shrugs off the gremlin’s magic, but has trouble swimming. Manolo shouts encouragement to Drack and Torryn. Loryn confirms that Mole summoned a water elemental, and wonders how Drack will react. Drack cuts the rope holding him so he can help Torryn. Mortimer and Ash are quiet.
The gremlin recoils, though the group can’t really see what from, and heads down into the dark corner of the pool. It moves faster than Torryn or Drack can in water, but slower than an elemental.
Torryn and Drack are in no danger from the water yet, just having a little trouble getting their bearings.
Gremlin G1: AC 15 / Touch 13, 1 damage Gremlin G2: AC 15 / Touch 13, dead
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Monday April 25th, 2022 11:48:40 PM
If the Gremlin is still within the range, Ash casts sleep on it. Pulling one out of the Gremlins play book.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=12 ; Tuesday April 26th, 2022 3:18:47 AM
Progress! Finally Torryn was able to comprehend some of the mysteries of moving through water. She moved deeper. She figured that if she got to the bottom, she'd be able to kick off to get back to the surface quickly. That however could wait. She still had enough air in her lungs. So with her spear leading the way she pressed on.
(OOC: It was stated that the gremlin was faster than Torryn, so I'm assuming that she cannot yet attempt an attack.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 d20+3=20 ; Tuesday April 26th, 2022 8:01:27 AM
Drack watches the gremlin go deeper, and hopes that just trying to get to it won't kill he and Torry, but since she continued, he has no choice but to do the same. He continues swimming downward after Torry(swim check 20), and makes some progress, staying right behind her. He tries to gauge how long it will take him to get to the gremlin, as he's not sure they will have enough air to make it back to the top if they get there and fight it.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+5=22 ; d6+3=7 ; Tuesday April 26th, 2022 8:27:20 AM
The water elemental attacks again.
Small elemental: AC 22, damage 7
While the elemental continues, Mole begins another chant "As an tìr, an t-uisge, an speur, agus an teine thig gu m' chòmhnadh..." As with the other chant, a small water elemental appears in the water once the chant is done.
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison (c), Resist energy (c), (d) Soften earth and stone
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. Tuesday April 26th, 2022 9:31:20 AM
(ooc: Sorry, the Sleep spell that missed Torryn hit me instead after I got home from work. :)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=19 ; d20+6=17 ; Tuesday April 26th, 2022 6:10:32 PM
Manolo stops cheering and tries to take a closer look at what is happening.
Perception 19
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20+1=11 ; Tuesday April 26th, 2022 9:22:40 PM
Mortimer is looking around the pile of rubble for a hefty piece of stone, no more than a 20 pounds or more. One fit to hold that would send him quickly to the bottom of the pool. As he looks down into the water and makes ready to jump, he notices some distortion in the water beating the muck out of the gremlin. (Perception: 11).
He then looks back at Mole who then appears to summon another one of his water-based friends. With a shrug, Mortimer tosses the stone back into the rubble pile and states, "NOT on your nelly am I gettin' in the water with those two devils!" He is satisfied to stay on dry land and watch the beating from a distance.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- NOT on your nelly am I gettin' in the water with those two devils! d20+3=17 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=8 ; d3=1 ; d3=2 ; Tuesday April 26th, 2022 11:03:59 PM Torrynashkabbeth finds her bearings and manages to swim about fifteen feet closer to the gremlin. Mole summons another elemental while the first one attacks the gremlin. Drack follows Torryn. He figures they will be on the gremlin after another round of swimming, and feels no ill effects from holding his breath as of yet. Manolo looks to see what’s happening. Mortimer picks up a heavy stone to weigh him down, then decides against jumping in the water. Ash casts sleep on the gremlin. Loryn is contemplative.
The cold cave water is very clear, and with the light at the bottom of the pool it is easy to see most of what goes on. The tiny gremlin in its dark corner is not as easy to see as Torryn and Drack, but Ash is easily able to target it. However, the sleep spell does not affect it. It is trapped, though, as Torryn and Drack close it. The elemental tosses the smaller gremlin around in the water, but does not seem to do a lot of damage. For its own part, if the gremlin is striking back it does not seem to have any effect on the elemental.
Gremlin G1: AC 15 / Touch 13, 3 damage Gremlin G2: AC 15 / Touch 13, dead
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=18 ; d20=6 ; Wednesday April 27th, 2022 3:38:57 AM
Torryn somehow maintained her progress. (Swim:18). Attacking in the alien element was another matter entirely. Her spear stabbed in roughly the correct area, but the gremlin was fast and easily avoided it. (AC: 11.)
She did her best to relax any muscles that she didn't require. The meditation training that she'd done with Agratha sprang to mind. There was no need to panic. Yet it wasn't panic that was ever the issue for Torryn. It was her over enthusiasm. She had a marked proclivity to act first and think second.
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday April 27th, 2022 7:17:15 AM
Loryn wills the Dancing Lights to move in right on top of Drack and Torryn. The pair have only been down there for about 20 seconds so he is not worried about them as long as they are moving and not asleep.
"Not much to do here but hope they can finish this in time." he supposes to mostly himself
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 d20+3=7 ; d20+6=25 ; Wednesday April 27th, 2022 10:21:52 AM
Drack continues to try and swim with Torry, but doesn't go far (swim check 7. die roller is killing me.)
As he tries to swim deeper, and fails, he tries to pay attention to what is going on with the gremlin as it gets tossed around. Perception check 25.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+5=16 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+5=21 ; d6+3=4 ; Wednesday April 27th, 2022 11:10:16 AM
The first elemental attacks again before returning to its home. The second elemental attacks. Mole watches the scene.
Active Spells - - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes - Summon Natures Ally/: 2 rds
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison (c), Resist energy (c), (d) Soften earth and stone
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Wednesday April 27th, 2022 12:21:48 PM
Ash is a little pressed.. unsure if the gremlin was immune to sleep, or if it was strong vs the spell, the mage decided not to waste another spell. Plus he was sure the others had this under control.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20=15 ; Wednesday April 27th, 2022 7:33:18 PM
Manolo tries to shout to Drack about movements in the water and where to swim.
aid another 15
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20+1=12 ; Wednesday April 27th, 2022 9:34:03 PM
At the water's edge, Mortimer is content to be a spectator in the remaining moments of the fight. In fact, he positions one of the larger stones in the rubble pile and uses it as a stool to sit upon. He occasionally turns his attention away from the pool because moments like this is when big bads like to sneak in behind them.
(Perception: 12 at the room behind them.)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Not much to do here but hope they can finish this in time. d20+3=16 ; d10=8 ; d3=2 ; d3=2 ; d20+3=7 ; Wednesday April 27th, 2022 10:10:15 PM Ash, unsure why the sleep spell didn’t work, doesn’t cast more. Mortimer sits and watches the fight. He also does a quick scan behind the group, to be safe. Manolo shouts suggestions about where Drack should swim. Torrynashkabbeth continues making progress, and is in position to attack. Loryn sends the dancing lights to help Torryn and Drack. Mole lets the elementals attack. Drack tries to swim deeper, but ends up watching the gremlin.
As the corner where the gremlin is gets lit up, the group sees that it has more crevices like those the other gremlins escaped through in the previous battle. This gremlin may have been headed for those, but the elementals proved too much.
The gremlin continues to take damage as it is tossed in the water – more slowly than Mole would have expected. It fighting with a creature made of water in water makes the scene a bit confusing. Drack is able to make out where the elemental is by concentrating. By his estimate, the gremlin is almost done for. Meanwhile he can tell that it is fighting back, just not effectively.
Gremlin G1: AC 15 / Touch 13, 6 damage Gremlin G2: AC 15 / Touch 13, dead
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=14 ; d6=3 ; Thursday April 28th, 2022 1:28:42 AM
Torryn tried again. It was a better effort. (AC:15). With the aid of the water elemental's distraction, she'd struck true!
(3 damage, but it is a cold iron weapon, so may do more?)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 d20+3=11 ; d20+5=15 ; d10+4=7 ; Thursday April 28th, 2022 7:54:48 AM
"Great. an elemental" he thinks to himself, "Hope one of our guys sent it. It looks to be on our side."
Drack will once again try to swim the final distance after Torry, and take a swing at the elemental, and finally makes some headway. After watching and seeing where the elemental was, Drack tries to take a swing at the gremlin without hitting the elemental. He just barely hits the creature, even with the water interfering in his swing(hit ac 15), Unfortunately he is not used to reduced power in the water, and only manages to do 3 points of damage with the water slowing down the rest.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+5=18 ; d6+3=9 ; d20+10=15 ; Thursday April 28th, 2022 9:21:43 AM
The elemental strikes again at the gremlin. Mole watches on. He can do nothing more at this point, but let his summons do their work. He just hopes it will be enough.
Elemental: AC 18, damage 9 Perception DC15
Active Spells - - Barkskin (on Drack, +2 natural armor): 30 minutes - Summon Natures Ally/: 1 rds
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison (c), Resist energy (c), (d) Soften earth and stone
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Thursday April 28th, 2022 7:45:05 PM
Manolo just watches in awe as the fight and chase continues.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20+1=12 ; Thursday April 28th, 2022 8:51:13 PM
As Mortimer waits for the inevitable conclusion to this fish in a barrel, he catches himself almost scratching his head with the hand charged with frosty, dark magics. He's not sure what would have happened. He's never used this spell before. He's never seen the bones in his hand before either. He hopes his normal flesh returns when the spell ends. He considers touching himself with it ... his curiosity has gotten him into trouble countless times. If the dead gremlin is within reach, he will touch it and see what happens.
(Perception: 12)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Thursday April 28th, 2022 9:56:07 PM
Ash smirks at the destruction of the elemental is causing. He loves the fact one of his allies is the one controlling it. "Good.... very good. " he mutters to himself.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- It looks to be on our side. Friday April 29th, 2022 12:06:31 AM Manolo watches in awe. Torrynashkabbeth strikes true with her attack. Ash enjoys watching the struggle. Drack closes on the creature and attacks. Mortimer worries about that last spell. Mole watches on. Loryn is quiet.
The onslaught this round is too much for the gremlin. It's hard to say which blow killed it, but it is dead.
With the gremlin dead, it becomes obvious that it's nest is in this corner. A glint of metal reveals there are half a dozen darts among the fist-sized rocks that cover the bottom of the pool.
Torryn and Drack are still deep in the pool. It will take two swim checks to reach the surface. Fortunately, they have plenty of time to try.
Go ahead and roll up to six attempts or until two are successful if they go up or three are successful if they retrieve the darts first.
Gremlin G1: AC 15 / Touch 13, dead Gremlin G2: AC 15 / Touch 13, dead
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 6d20=62 ; d20=12 ; d20=6 ; d20=16 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 4:01:02 AM
The darts would have to wait. Torryn had one hand full of spear. She did not fancy her chances of escaping the water with her other one also burdoned. Strangely, the ascending proved easier. Perhaps she was becoming accustomed to swimming!
She broke the surface and took in a grateful gasp of air. Planting her spear on the side, Torryn pulled herself out of the pool.
"It is dead. I did see some darts there, but, well...... I can't actually swim properly.". She informed them domewhat embarrassed by her impulsivity. Torryn then called upon her magic to dry her clothes and then her hair.
(Mending)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 d20+3=15 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=4 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 9:11:11 AM
Drack moves to retrieve whatever is in the gremlins nest, and then heads towards the surface(first four checks succeeded). He breaks the water shortly after Torry, and pulls himself out, looking quite grumpy and very wet. After a few moments he will speak his mind to the group.
"We all need to really work on our communication. First, Torry.. nobody is going into battle without me being in front of or besides them, so where you go, I go. Just something to keep in mind."
"Second, If someone had the ability to create a water creature to go down and deal with the gremlin, we should have known about it before diving into the water after the gremlin."
"Third, can someone please dry me off. This leather armor really chafes when it's wet."
Drack sets the 6 darts on the ground. "I'm sure one of you can figure out if these are worth anything."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Friday April 29th, 2022 5:55:41 PM "Don't be a grouch, Dracky. I'll try to be less impulsive, but...well, it's a struggle most of the time. Plus, I thought we did well. That was good team work. Oh, and thanks for not letting me drown." Torryn finished by giving Crack a gentle kiss on the cheek. She then set about magically drying him off. She could easily assess whether the darts were magical, but equally there were many others in the group that also do it and she was busy drying the grumpy Drack. Torryn was happy. Even Drack's entirely justified ire couldn't quell her smile. She'd succeeded!
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=9 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 7:45:12 PM
Manolo takes a quick look for a possible ambush or a hidden entrance/exit. Meanwhile, Manolo shouts cheers for what seems a successful skirmish against the gremlins.
Perception 9
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20+1=21 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 10:43:07 PM
Mortimer shakes his hand, dismissing the spell he had cast. The flesh returns to his hand, but it seems the magic has left a slight stain upon his fingers. They appear slighter darker in tone. He hopes it wears off.
He's happy the two water gremlins have been dispatched. He sarcastically wishes they are enjoying the other side. Noting the variety of gremlins they have encountered, he tries to recall if any of them look like the first gremlin they killed. The one that almost killed him!
Mortimer starts to rummage through the pile of corpses, that were the food of these last two. He's trying to discern if there are any remains of the gremlin that look like the ones who could appear like human children; the ones from Agartha's lynching. If not, there are at least two more gremlin out there.
(Perception: 21, natural 20! For his examination of the corpses.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Friday April 29th, 2022 11:26:24 PM
Ash moves to the pool and helps anyone coming to the surface and needs aid out.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Saturday April 30th, 2022 12:37:40 AM
"I'm a miner, not a diver." he says to Drack. "It's the first time I summoned them."
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison (c), Resist energy (c), (d) Soften earth and stone
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+6=25 ; Saturday April 30th, 2022 10:24:21 AM
Loryn just smiles, that went about like he was expecting and he didn't have anything to add. He will cast Detect Magic and assist Torry with the darts Arcane Knowledge 25
"You have yourself a cave system Mole. Fresh water and everything, though you'll probably want to fish the corpses out and see about cleaning it up before drinking anything, but a good start"
Loryn calls the Dancing lights back up to the surface, they'll be gone in a another couple minutes. He still had the torch though. "Maybe one last walk through, make sure we have not overlooked anything and then back to Minerva's for lunch."
DM Steve -- I'll try to be less impulsive, but... Saturday April 30th, 2022 11:03:54 AM Drack retrieves the darts and swims up after Torryn. He’s a bit grumpy about a couple of points on coordinating their attacks, and being in wet leather. Torrynashkabbeth decides to leave the darts, and swims up easier than she expected. Once she’s out of the water she dries herself and later Drack with magic. She has a sense of accomplishment. Manolo checks for an ambush while cheering the successful skirmish. Ash helps Torryn and Drack out of the pool. Mole admits this is the first time he’s summoned water elementals. Mortimer dismisses the spell he had prepared, and starts investigating to make sure all the gremlins they have seen are accounted for. Loryn is quiet again.
Torryn is able to get herself and Drack passably dry with her spell – no damage is done, but they are still a little damp. Manolo finds no sign of other gremlins waiting, and Mortimer finds the creatures they killed when they were here last, but no others among the corpses. In particular, there are no bodies of creatures that could have passed as children unless magic were involved. There is the gnome-sized, clawed beast that probably killed Ballo; five thin and tiny ones of the sort that set the deadfall for the group; one of the tiny dog-like ones that escaped through the crevices in the large room. Now they have two tiny lobster-dogs in the water as well. The small creature that was with the dog-like ones left no body when it detonated. Although the group may not have killed every gremlin that lived here, there is no sign that any that may have fled have come back. As the search ranges to the rest of the cave it becomes pretty clear that the fungus growing on the bedding would not be obvious had the bedding continued to be used.
The darts, when someone checks, are not magic.
(OOC: * No XP for this battle, but everyone earns a hero point. * The group may return to the boarding house without problems.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:20/20/16: CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Sunday May 1st, 2022 6:31:41 PM
Torryn decided that it would be wise to continue to use her magic to dry both her and Drack. She called upon her "fey" magic until the dampness vanished. Still, whilst she was proud of what she'd achieved, Drack's words resonated. They were words that she'd heard many times before. Stop and think before you act! For Al of Agratha's teachings Torryn was still far too impulsive.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Sunday May 1st, 2022 10:17:43 PM
"That I do." He says to Loryn.
Spells 0 - Create water, Flare, Light, Stabilize 1 - Cure light wound, Detect snares and pits (c), Entangle, (d) Magic stone, Speak with Animals 2 - Barkskin (c), Delay poison (c), Resist energy (c), (d) Soften earth and stone
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Monday May 2nd, 2022 7:54:11 AM
"Thanks for the drying Torry. Looks like Minerva's it is."
Drack will head back with the others, and change out of his leather armor.
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday May 2nd, 2022 10:14:34 AM
Loryn has a skip in his step as they return to Minerva's, though he did not do too much during the fight, the group that he was part of did and now his newish friend Mole had a place to start making all dwarf like. Not bad at all.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Monday May 2nd, 2022 11:18:57 AM
On the way back Torryn considered the need to learn to swim. It seemed like a wise thing to do, but she had so very much to learn in such a short amount of time. Something else would have to give if she was going to acquire that skill and it wasn't going to be her dancing! What sort of Sacred Dancer would she be if she could only dance passably well?
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. Monday May 2nd, 2022 12:07:58 PM
Mortimer explains his assessment after his examination of the half-eaten corpses. He stands up from the mutilated pile with the severed, black claw of the gnome-sized gremlin still in his hand. He gives it a quick sniff. After hearing Loryn's suggestion to go back and have lunch, he nonchalantly tosses the claw back down in the pile, and replies, "Yeah, I can eat. Feelin' quite peckish all of a sudden."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Monday May 2nd, 2022 6:43:20 PM
Manolo agrees to go back to safety. "What do you think happened with the other gremlins? ", he asks everybody.
The tall mage pulls Oslo out, and pets him while strolling back.
DM BatMark -- The Partyz Back in Town Monday May 2nd, 2022 8:25:19 PM Drack is happy to be dry and is ready to head to Minverva’s and get out of his leathers. Torrynashkabbeth finishes drying the damp party members, and reflects on the wise counsel of Drack and Agratha. She weighs the relative benefits of dancing and swimming, and apparently decides to drown with balletic grace next time. Manolo is ready to head back, but wonders about the few gremlins that remain unaccounted for. Ash comments darkly on gremlin cannibalism, and pets Oslo as he heads back to town. Mole agrees with Loryn. Mortimer gives his assessment of the gremlins, and proves that his cast-iron stomach has mastered death, or at least become inured to its grotesqueries. Loryn skips back to Minerva’s, content with the outcome of the fight.
The party makes its way back to town without further drama, at least until arriving back at Minerva’s. There in the common room is Phaedra (captain of the Windgard) and a human woman that the locals in the party recognize as Edwina Pippin, the mayor. The mayor is sitting with Minerva at a table, holding her hands and somehow both smiling and crying. Phaedra stands behind them awkwardly, shifting from foot to foot. There is a parchment scroll on the table, with a broken seal, along with a moderately full belt pouch.
Minerva seems at a loss, looking back and forth from the parchment to the mayor. When she sees you come in, she gathers herself and proclaims, ”I suppose I have much to think on tomorrow, but for now, our heroes return and need their replenishment and rest.” With that, she rises, and comes over to see what the party requires, calling for her helper to assist.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 3:04:08 AM "What is happening here?" Torryn asked quietly, entirely unsure what to make of the scene. Parchments though, magic was often placed upon such, so she peered at it engaging her fey sight.
(Torryn will surreptitiously deploy Detect Magic out of curiosity.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 6:47:47 AM
"Drinks and food can wait Minerva. unless it's none of our business, what is happening?"
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 7:10:38 AM
Mole finds a seat. One of the others will find out what is going on. Right now, some food and drink are what he wants.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=17 ; d20+6=12 ; Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 7:40:57 PM
Manolo tries to listen more to what is being said or conveyed.
Perception 17 Sense Motive 12
DM BatMark -- Minerva's Last Call Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 8:40:39 PM Drack waives off the food and drink in favor of finding out what is going on. Torrynashkabbeth wonders what is going on here, and tries to surreptitiously cast detect magic. Torryn Highlight to display spoiler: { You can tell that the parchment is not magic. Phaedra has some minor auras around her gear, not too surprising for the head of the local guards.} Manolo listens more to what is being said, looking for hidden meaning, but finds none. Mole on the other hand is all about the food and drink, others can figure out this social situation. Ash, Mortimer, and Loryn wait to see what happens next.
Phaedra reflexively tenses when Torryn starts to cast a spell, but must trust you because she just lets it happen. Minerva’s helper brings food and drink to those who want it, as Minerva herself takes her seat again when the party presses for the story. With a bit of a smile, and more than a tear or two in her eye, she offers, ”Dear Ballo, the gods rest his soul, has done me a fine turn, even in death. He apparently left this new will with the officials of the keep, and I have received most of his wealth, on the condition that I finally follow my dream to travel to Edenmoor. It will be hard to leave this place behind in some ways, but after all that has happened, perhaps it is time for me to pull up stakes and take on a new challenge. Ah, poor, wonderful, confounding Ballo!”
Phaedra and Edwina are still hanging about, perhaps unsure whether the matter is resolved.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 9:25:15 PM
The smiling and crying confuses him. He doesn't, at first, understand how to react to it. He wonders, is she happy or sad? These opposing displays of emotion doesn't make sense. He looks to the others trying to get a read of the room.
Then all is explained. "Ohhh!" So this is a good thing, he thinks! Then why is she crying? As he sits down and begins his well-deserved meal and a pint, he continues ponder other thoughts with a smile. 'Good thing,' he thinks, 'I was planning on cleaning out Ballo's place after these bum muppets came to a sticky end.' A satisfying smile forms across his face. "Bravo, Minerva! Good for you ... you deserve it!"
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Wednesday May 4th, 2022 5:14:40 AM
“Yes Minerva, I was imagining something more horrible had happened. It’s obviously a big decision whichever way you wish to decide.”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Wednesday May 4th, 2022 6:45:37 AM
Torryn rushed up and embraced Minerva in a hug. She then released her and smiled. "Of course you must go. It was what Ballo wished and - I'm thinking he didn't just pluck that notion from the air at random. You'll be sorely missed and I know that change is always frightening, but it isn't always bad. So, just do what's best for YOU. Your decision won't hurt anyone else; so you have a clear conscience there." She smiled again and then whispered more conspiratorially "Once you've slept on it you'll find it's really quite exciting." Filled with excitement Torryn skipped away to half hide behind a tall chair. Grinning broadly she declared that this merited a party and that there should be dancing!
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday May 4th, 2022 7:58:32 AM
Loryn nods as Minerva explains, seems a fine enough turn. Torry's proclamation gets his attention,
"Are there occasions that don't?" he asks playfully
Turning back to Minerva he does have a question, "Is Edenmoor very far and is the road dangerous at all that you might want or need trusted companions on the journey?"
As some food and drinks are brought out, Loryn picks a pint and a bowl of soup and sits back to enjoy the spontaneous entertainment of Torry's dancing
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Wednesday May 4th, 2022 12:46:36 PM
"Congrats?" Ash asks and states at the same time, unsure if the move is what she wants. Ash takes his drink, and sits down fast, not wanting to be a part of any dancing. Not that he didn't enjoy merriment, but more he was scared to trip over a chair and make a dunce of himself.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20=7 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 6:05:53 PM
Manolo understands that someone dies but doesn't say anything.
He tries to recall anything interesting about Edenmoor.
d20=7
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+10=19 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 10:07:44 PM
Mole listens with an ear to the conversation while eating. Thoughts of a party brings out a hrumph from the dwarf.
Perception DC19
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. Wednesday May 4th, 2022 10:41:20 PM
Mortimer leans over to Mole and asks, “Ya think you can summon an ale-lemental?”
DM BatMark -- Good night Wednesday May 4th, 2022 10:43:27 PM Drack is relieved that nothing horrible has happened. Torrynashkabbeth offers excited commentary and starts an impromptu dance party. Loryn teases Torryn about the dancing, because of course she started a dance party. He asks whether Edenmoor is far away, and does Minerva need companions for the journey. Manolo keeps his own counsel on the dead Ash takes his eat and drink, careful not to trip in an embarrassing way as the dancing starts. Mole harrumphs a bit at all the festivities. Mortimer sorts through the conflicting emotions of the moment and congratulates Minerva.
In response to Loryn's query, Minerva notes that Edenmoor, while much farther away than she has ever gone, is really only maybe a week’s travel to the south on the road to Izen. She appreciates the offer, but wouldn’t want to put you out and is quite sure that she can join a safe merchant caravan for the journey. It is supposed to be an exciting place to visit, and maybe even set up a new life! ”I will miss you all, of course, and will always be grateful to you for your help. I’ve arranged with the mayor for you to still have free rooms here, even after the hamlet takes over the boarding house.” The mayor nods, not at all grudgingly. Apparently, you have earned a bit of a good reputation hereabouts, what with running off the gremlins, wrestling pigs, and generally making a name for yourselves!
Phaedra and the mayor take their leave, and Minerva declares that she is off to bed as well, the better to meet the new day and the adventure that it brings. You are welcome to continue to enjoy the common room, head to bed, or pursue other interests at your leisure.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Thursday May 5th, 2022 7:06:00 AM
Well Torryn was not about to give up dancing that quickly! She gyrates her way over to Ash and slowly revolving performs a belly-dance-style booty shake, all the while giggling merrily.
"Come, Ash. You want to dance with me. Don't you?" Torryn was determined to get as many dancing as possible. If she couldn't persuade Ash - and she could be very persuasive - she's move on. Surely Mole wanted to dance.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Thursday May 5th, 2022 8:58:21 AM
Ash stares in amazement, knowing full well he couldn't dance to save his life. " As much as I would like to put a smile on everyones face, with my bad moves... I must pass. Ale, and food call my name. "
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20-1=4 ; Thursday May 5th, 2022 9:52:17 AM
Mole watches Torryn harass Ash to dance with her to no avail. He sees her eyeing him. He takes a big bit of meat and a bigger drink of ale, but he can see she will not be dissuaded.
"FINE! Ya blasted woman. Don't say I didn't warn ya." Mole gets up, takes one more drink before moving off to dance with Torryn. To sum up his dancing in one word...Horrid. He stomps, stumbles, and nearly knocks everyone and everything over. In fact it would be hard to described what he was doing dancing.
After a few minutes of it and lots of laughs and jeers from onlookers, Mole's had enough. "Warned ya, didn't I." With that over, he moves back to his table, sits, and shouts "More ale!"
Perform(Dancing) DC4
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=4 ; Thursday May 5th, 2022 11:12:59 AM
Loryn thanks Minerva and assures her that they will meet again and especially in the morning to see her off. The gnome starts his mind to making a grand send off breakfast, Minerva deserved that and he catches Phaedra and the mayor as they leave to tell them of his plan and if they could spread the invite about town he would be most grateful.
Upon returning he spies the end of Mole's 'dancing'. Loryn's eyes go wide and his mouth draws up to an 'OH' The gnome would not describe Mole's dancing as bad, but more like aggressive. It screamed I am dwarf all over it. He's only seen dwarf dance 1 other time and it was a group of them jostling about in a kind of pit. Well not really a pit, just what they called the area the 'dancing' occurred in
He smiles at the thought and at what is finishing in front of him. Not afraid of a good laugh, Loryn jumps in and quickly displays an equal ineptitude to the art of dance Perform Dance 4
After a few minutes of more awfulness from the gnome, he slides over to Ash, "See you big chicken. Nothing to it"
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Thursday May 5th, 2022 4:43:59 PM
Drack wishes Minerva well, and thanks her and the Mayor for seeing to their accommodations.
The Paladin starts relaxing and enjoying himself until Torry starts trying to get people to dance. Once she talks Mole into it, Drack can only think “better him, than me.”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20=17 ; d20=16 ; Thursday May 5th, 2022 7:55:01 PM
Manolo chuckles when he sees Loryn and Mole dancing knowing very well he can't dance but stands up from his seat and tries to dance anyway.
Dance #1 17 Dance #2 16 (if needed)
DM BatMark -- Farewell and Hello, Who Is this? Thursday May 5th, 2022 10:06:33 PM Torrynashkabbeth tries again to lure Ash into dancing, unsuccessfully, and tries with Mole. Ash is amazed by Torryn’s forwardness, but still politely declines. Mole dwarfs up and rises to Torryn’s challenge, and puts on a display of painful awkwardness for the history books. Loryn, not to be outdone, shows that two out of three small humanoid species can’t dance. Manolo gives dancing a go, and actually pulls off some nice moves! Drack wishes Minerva well, thanks the mayor, and quietly is happy that it is the others dancing so badly. Mortimer
Eventually the evening’s festivities wind down, after hearty clapping along as Torryn and Manolo bust some moves. The night passes without event unless the party creates one. In the morning, with sore legs for the dancers and mildly throbbing heads for the drinkers in the party, the delicious aroma of breakfast wafting into the rooms. Loryn, helped by the staff and other villagers who show up to assist, has prepared a magnificent going away feast for Minerva. It really is something to behold. Other villagers wander in, and eventually the mayor and other potentates arrive as well. Minerva comes from her room with a pack, a sack, and a look of surprise to see all the fuss in the place. She again leaks a few tears of joy at all the attention. There is much good cheer, boisterous well-wishing, and eventually a farewell as Minvera takes her things to join a passing caravan headed south. She thanks the party again for all that you have done for her and the town, before climbing aboard a wagon and heading down the road.
As the breakfast party winds down, you notice that a tall, thin middle-aged man has left the caravan and approached the boarding house. He has plain but well-crafted grey robes, a weather-beaten traveler’s hat, and a pin with three interlocking rings of gold. He strides up, takes a look around and inquires, ”I seek the small glittering one, among a group of gremlin slayers. Or something like that, words are often misshapen after traveling far across the Wold. In any event, do you know where I might find such a fellow? I should like to speak to him and his companions on a matter of great import.” His eyes alight on Loryn, and he raises an eyebrow in interest…
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Thursday May 5th, 2022 10:16:45 PM
Drack will step forward to respond to the stranger in a somewhat protective tone. “Well, the seven of us”, pointing to the group, “ have been slaying gremlins recently. As far as small, there are a couple, but none I would consider glittery. What would your business be with them?”.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Thursday May 5th, 2022 10:22:15 PM
Drack, realizing that he probably came came across as a little hostile tries to fix his social inexperience. “Or perhaps I should restate that in a less defensive manner. What is it you would speak with us about?”
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 d20+5=10 ; Thursday May 5th, 2022 10:56:09 PM
Ash tries to figure out if the Pin is some groups symbol, but his studies didn't venture to that aspect to often, and he was left in the dark.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Friday May 6th, 2022 3:31:35 AM
Torryn was far from aching come the morning. She was a dancer and by her standards there really hadn't been that much dancing. Nonetheless, she rose early and completed Agratha's full regimen of stretches before assisting with the breakfast banquet.
The stranger's enquiry was clearly directed towards Loryn. The gnome was a Glitterfall. It could only be he that the stranger sought. She said nothing. Loryn had a far better way with words than she. Torryn much preferred to let her feet and body do her talking.
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday May 6th, 2022 10:07:27 AM
Loryn is terribly pleased with himself on the outcome of the breakfast farewell and hands Minerva 'a little something for the road.' Within the folded sack cloth is a fresh loaf of soda bread. A wink and a smile later he is off to see if anyone needs anything. Minerva and the caravan head out and the gnome's attention is caught by the man in the grey cloak.
His smile almost cannot be hidden as Drack steps in. No denying his protective call from Domi
Loryn peers up at the human, "I am Loryn Glitterfall and so may fit your description aptly enough. My companions and I are just finishing a send off to a good friend and if you can spare a few moments for us to clean up and the kitchen is still open for breakfast if you wish to put in an order."
Loryn will excuse himself so that he may indeed clean up a bit, or at least get the clean up process underway before circling back to have a seat, quite interested in what this might be all about
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. Friday May 6th, 2022 4:31:22 PM
When the strange stranger addresses the gorup, Mortimer wonders how did Loryn become so famous. He doesn't care for the gremlin slayer title either ... sounds like a glorified rat catcher. It doesn't have the gravitas of gravedigger. He pours another pint and waits to hear what this stranger has to say.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Friday May 6th, 2022 4:39:14 PM
Mole observes the situation.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Friday May 6th, 2022 7:01:04 PM
Torryn felt it more important to clear things up: cutlery, food and anything else that merited her attention. Her simple fey magic was most useful to this task. Certainly, she felt that she was contributing more in that fashion than were she to sit with Loryn and add meaningfully to the discussion with the stranger. So it was that she busied herself tidying and cleaning. She had no doubt that the outcome of the meeting would be explained when it was convenient to do so.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+6=25 ; Friday May 6th, 2022 8:36:05 PM
Manolo tries discern this man motives.
sense motive 25
DM BatMark -- Seeking Knowledge Friday May 6th, 2022 8:59:39 PM Drack steps forward protectively, but not with hostility. Torrynashkabbeth was blessedly free from any ill effects of the dancing, unlike some of her more rigid companions. She catches on to the stranger’s reference to Loryn Glitterfall and waits for others to speak. Ash looks at the stranger’s pin. Ash Highlight to display spoiler: {the pin is the symbol of the Sage’s Guild, which you know is dedicated to seeking out, storing, and sharing lore. It’s gold construction implies a fairly high rank in the Guild.} Mole observers the situation as it unfolds. Mortimer thinks ‘gravedigger’ has more gravitas than gremlin slayer, but pours another pint to hear what the stranger has to say. Loryn is justifiably pleased with the excellence of the breakfast, and appreciates Drack stepping forward as Domi would have it. He introduces himself, and offers the stranger breakfast before getting down to business. Manolo tries to discern the stranger’s motives. Manolo Highlight to display spoiler: {He seems genuinely interested in talking to the party, and what he says next rings true.}
The stranger welcomes the breakfast, and inquires as to the spices and techniques that made such a wonderful repast. ”If you please, I’d like the recipe, this is valuable knowledge to be shared with chefs across the Peninsula and beyond!” Once all hungers are sated, and the other villagers have returned to their normal daily business, he glances around the room, as if to be certain that only the party remains. Satisfied, he continues, ”Thank you for this fine welcome. I am Professor Crumblecore, an official of the Sage’s Guild, based in Plateau city. I was traveling in the area on other business when word reached me of various goings-on here in Windhorn Hamlet. I was already intrigued, what with the connection with the home of the storied Grey Knights, but also heard rumor that a mysterious ring had been found, and possibly the cause of mischief. Knowing the fey to be involved, I became concerned that more trouble might emerge from lore released unknowingly, and hastened here to evaluate the situation. So tell me, have I misjudged things, or can you add to the tales that I have heard?”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Saturday May 7th, 2022 6:19:39 AM
Torryn really didn't know what to say. More precisely, she didn't know where to begin. So she continued to busy herself, invoking minor Fey magic magic (Mage Hand and Mending) to expedite the clear up. She trusted the others to explain correctly. Well, maybe not so much Dracky: he did seem rather abrupt since his apotheosis. He meant well though, but so did Mole and he could be just as abrupt! Such thought made her smile - The Drack and Mole Diplomacy School. That would have a very short curriculum! She almost laughed out loud, but managed to contain her mirth, quickly facing away from the others in order to ostensibly finish cleaning.
Looking around, she realised that there really wasn't much else left to clean. She'd no doubt be expected to participate. If only dancing were involved. She was good at dancing.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Saturday May 7th, 2022 6:19:44 AM
Torryn really didn't know what to say. More precisely, she didn't know where to begin. So she continued to busy herself, invoking minor Fey magic magic (Mage Hand and Mending) to expedite the clear up. She trusted the others to explain correctly. Well, maybe not so much Dracky: he did seem rather abrupt since his apotheosis. He meant well though, but so did Mole and he could be just as abrupt! Such thought made her smile - The Drack and Mole Diplomacy School. That would have a very short curriculum! She almost laughed out loud, but managed to contain her mirth, quickly facing away from the others in order to ostensibly finish cleaning.
Looking around, she realised that there really wasn't much else left to clean. She'd no doubt be expected to participate. If only dancing were involved. She was good at dancing.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Sunday May 8th, 2022 8:16:36 PM
Ash follows Torryn's lead and watches her cast spells, noting how easily she does it.
"Our dealings were with a group of Gremlins, various species. They took refuge in a cave, and were reaking Havoc on the town. "
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday May 9th, 2022 10:16:32 AM
"Welcome to Minerva's Professor Crumblecore. A pleasure to have a member of the Sage's Guild here with us in Windhorne."
Loryn smiles and looks at Ash as he provides a short summary of the recent events and chuckles. That was certainly the short version.
Loryn waves his hands dismissively at the mention of the ring, "No, no. The ring was not the cause, twas the gremlins. We encountered evidence all over about them. But we firmly believe that we have seen the last of any mischief from that particular direction."
Loryn was still concerned about the man who seemed very intent on burning Agatha at the stake and his unknown associates that were lurking in the woods that night. That was something he would not be forgetting soon if ever until that mystery was solved.
His mind snaps back to the present,
"Adding to the tales, well hard to say without knowing what you heard , but there was a pair of ogres that came into town not too long ago as well. We were thinking they were part of the gremlins mischief at the time. 1 is still, I think, within the cells of the keep. He told a tale of a young human girl, who gave he and his ogre friend several casks of ale in return to come and storm the party that was going on. We know it could have been no human girl from Windhorne, or anywhere else for that matter, and so we fell into thinking a shapechanger or gremlin under a guising spell."
he glances about at his friends, "I think that covers it, right?"
so the professor he asks, "So how in the great wide Wold did you hear of me specificall."? I am just a gnome of no great importance in this great Wold?"
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Monday May 9th, 2022 10:56:53 AM
Drack simply watches, at the ready, and let's Loryn handle the talking. He makes a mental note to himself that he will need to work on his mannerism's and formalities in the future. It wouldn't serve Domi very well if he were offending everyone he talked to.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Monday May 9th, 2022 4:13:19 PM
Mole continues to observe the situation.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20=1 ; Monday May 9th, 2022 4:58:24 PM
'A gnome of no great importance,' Mortimer holds back a laugh and takes a long sip from his pint. He sits back and lets the others engage the stranger. He's never trusted these blatherskiting toffs and their secret societies. He's after the ring, plain and simple. He called out Loryn by name ... how did he know he had the ring? He knows more than what he's letting on.
(Sense Motive: 1)
However, Mortimer can't get a proper read on the stranger. Either he's got magic blinding his senses or he's had too much to drink. So he'll have to rely on his previously established prejudices.
(Backstory: Mortimer knows nothing about his family history, but much of his mistrust was bred into him by his bloodline. Most of his family history has been lost to time. There may be a written records still in existence, in some ancient tome or scroll. However such knowledge of the Margrave family and their descendants are locked in the libraries of loremasters or tucked away in hidden places. Mortimer simply has no idea that his once great and infamous family were hunted down and slaughtered by people like this.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Monday May 9th, 2022 6:30:29 PM
Manolo scratches his head as the others explain and asks the sage, "So what ring are you looking for ? How does it look like ? What is it that makes it very important and perhaps dangerous ?", Manolo asks calmly with a interested tone, firing question after another.
DM BatMark -- Yes, offer me the ring, small one... Monday May 9th, 2022 8:45:24 PM Drack watches and holds his tongue, lest he disrupt the proceedings in a way incompatible with Domi’s will. Torrynashkabbeth busiedf herself with cleaning (magically!) and trusted some of the others to carry on the discussion. Manolo asks what ring the fellow is looking for and what makes it dangerous. Ash follows Torryn’s lead and watches her magic. He describes some of the quest against the gremlins. Mole continues to observe the situation. Mortimer is suspicious, but unsure, of the stranger. Loryn welcomes the Professor, and describes in more detail some of the threats to the hamlet. He asks how the Professor knew of him.
The Professor amiably if succinctly answers your questions. ”Well, I wasn’t looking for Master Glitterfall here originally, but various rumors came to my ears and so I came to investigate. A ring found, mysterious fires, fey all around–I thought perhaps there was a curse at work, perhaps connected to this ring. It is a trope in all those plays for a reason, after all! So you did find a ring then? Would you like me to examine it, in order to make sure that it is not one of the sources of mischief here? Such lore can be dangerous when the fey are involved, after all. Do you wish you had never seen the thing? Or ask why it came to you? Or why you were chosen? Such questions can be answered. If it is a menace, I am authorized by the Guild to offer you a fair price for it, that the dangerous lore be removed for safekeeping, unused. Knowledge is generally to be shared, but even that principle has some limits–some things are not meant for mortal folk. The decision lies with you, but I will help you with this burden, if you allow it.”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Tuesday May 10th, 2022 4:23:22 AM
She didn't like him. She wasn't exactly sure why. Perhaps because just too insistent. Perhaps he was too leading with his questions. Perhaps it was his disparagement of all things Fey when she was part Fey. Torryn gently extended her newfound sense. Was he evil? She did her best not to scowl as she she did so. Most likely she'd got entirely the wrong end of the stick. It wouldn't be the first time that had happened. Her intuition seemed largely limited to musical interpretation.
OOC: Detect Evil (ability)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 d20+4=16 ; Tuesday May 10th, 2022 8:23:19 AM
Drack tries to sense the the motives behind the offer to examine the ring(sense motive 16). Assuming that he senses nothing is being hidden he will chime in.
"Might be a good idea Loryn. Can't really hurt to have it examined by people used to dealing with such things."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Tuesday May 10th, 2022 8:45:37 AM
" I understand that being part of the sage's guild would indicate that someone is inquisitive, but is there a reason for your questioning? Are we on trial? You also seem persistent to take the ring. Don't take this as an attack, but it seems, how should I say this... odd."
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday May 10th, 2022 9:48:54 AM
Loryn listens and purses his lips in thought as the older sage speaks. he did, after all, likely know far more on such matters than himself and certainly more than the young humans about him.
"Well we were gifted the ring, it was not a found by us and i have been able to deduce that is can summon a small elemental of fire and we were able to determine that there is a necromantic tint on the ring. Haven't gone much further than that."
Glancing over at Drack, "Inclined to agree."
Then over to Ash and he pauses a moment, "A good point as well," Looking back, "this is odd and my question is what rumors? It has been less than a week since we came into possession of the ring and only a couple of days from the elemental summoning."
"I have no qualms with you looking at the ring. After all you are a member of the Sages Guild and several of us are with The Woldian League of Adventurers and there should be cooperation between us I think."
Loryn produces the ring and places it on the table, "But I think we should hear more detail on what brought you here."
Loryn thought the man was making far more of the thing than need be, phrases like Chosen, mortal folk and burden seemed a bit over dramatic to the sensible gnome.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Tuesday May 10th, 2022 7:15:19 PM
"You seem to speak the truth about the fact that you are from the sages guild and you seem pure with your intentions", Manolo says as the Professor get the ring for further examination.
OOC: assuming he gets to examine the ring.
DM BatMark -- He seems ok to me... Tuesday May 10th, 2022 9:29:18 PM Drack tries to sense the Professor’s motives, and suggests that Loryn let him examine the ring. Drack Highlight to display spoiler: {The Professor seems on the up and up, and genuinely interested in keeping dangerous lore out of the wrong hands.} Torrynashkabbeth doesn’t like the professor, and scans him for evil. Torryn Highlight to display spoiler: {You detect no evil, and know that if he is really a Professor in the Guild and were evil, he would be powerful enough to register on your scan.} Manolo lets the others know that the Professor seems genuine. Ash asks why the Professor is being so persistent. Mole waits quietly Mortimer waits quiet as death Loryn explains some of the ring’s backstory, puts it on the table, and asks for more detail regarding what brought the Professor here.
The Professor, with tolerably good patience, reiterates that he was in the area on other business when the first stories about the gremlins, the group of adventurers, and the ring reached him. ”We in the Guild do keep an ear out for interesting developments, and this area certainly seems to be picking up lately!” When Loryn puts the ring on the table, Crumblecore starts to reach out for it, then reconsiders and asks, ”If it would not be too alarming, I think I should like to cast a spell to better understand what mischief might be afoot with the ring, if any.” If there are no objections, he casts a spell and looks carefully at the ring.
(You may try a DC 17 Spellcraft Roll; if successful Highlight to display spoiler: {He is casting Detect Curse.}
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20=3 ; Tuesday May 10th, 2022 9:36:30 PM
When the ring goes on the table, Mortimer sobers up quickly. He sets his drink down on the table not so gently. He doesn't say anything. His eyes dart to Loryn for being so trusting. His posture stiffens a bit at first but then he relaxes back into his chair. What is done is done. All he can do now is sit back and watch what this toff is going to do. If he wishes to buy the Firestarter, he better offer a very shiny pile of coin.
(Sense Motive: 3)
He's sobering up a touch, but still no read on the man. The voices around him, from the shadows, offer their own opinions. He chooses not to acknowledge them.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:17/17/10. hp:21/21. d20+5=11 ; Tuesday May 10th, 2022 9:50:53 PM
(DM beat me to the punch, but his assessment of Mortimer is accurate :)
(Spell Craft: 11)
He has no idea what kind of spell he's casting. The method seemed odd; the words spoken like a request.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Wednesday May 11th, 2022 6:49:06 AM
That was definitely a spell he was casting. Yes, she was pretty sure of that, but what it was, she not a clue. Apparently you could identify spells by the gestures and words, but Torryn's magic didn't really work like that: it was instinctive and she'd never made a study of such arcane spellcraft. Still, she was confidently that he bore no evil intent; so held her peace.
They often said that first impressions count and this mage's first impression was not good. She still didn't like him. Torryn was pretty certain that he couldn't dance either!
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Wednesday May 11th, 2022 9:14:35 AM
Feeling like the man is being straightforward, Drack watches, counting on the other spell casters to alert him if the spell being cast was a danger to them.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Wednesday May 11th, 2022 9:56:01 AM
Mole continues to watch the goings on. Sages and mages were things better left to the mages.
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+10=19 ; Wednesday May 11th, 2022 10:50:38 AM
Loryn decides to himself that he would have to be satisfied on the answer given and lets the matter drop. They do say that news travels fast ad here was evidence. Whos was he to argue with it.. Loryn offers no objections to the casting of a spell, it was a prudent measure. He certainly would before picking up an unknown magic item. The gnome recognizes the spell and when completed he asks with a raised eyebrow, "So were you able to detect a curse upon the ring?"
"I should tell you that I have worn it of course, and as stated earlier, activated the summoning aspect. But do tell, what do think?" Loryn asks pleasantly. By nature, Loryn trusted the noble races. They would do and act as they say and it was how he interacted with them until proven wrong. To the gnome, it seemed an exhausting burden to guard against the few who meant deceit and harm versus the vast majority that did not.
Spellcraft 19
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20=19 ; Wednesday May 11th, 2022 7:12:53 PM
Manolo waits for the professor replay. He looks with great interest at the professor gestures but doesn't understand them.
He says out loud what he thinks the professor is doing of of sheer curiosity.
d20=19
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. d20+8=20 ; Wednesday May 11th, 2022 8:29:51 PM
Talk of curses seems to bring out the local phantasma. Candles flicker, the shadows around Mortimer deepen and darken. All this only exacerbates Mortimer's souring mood. When the spirits become roused and whipped into a frenzy, they tend to become quite handsy. Mortimer is quickly losing his patience, while his personal boundaries are increasingly violated.
"WHAA! Umm, What is your assessment," he inquires?
(Bluff: 20, to hide his smoldering and growing displeasure.)
DM BatMark -- Lets' Make a Deal Wednesday May 11th, 2022 9:30:20 PM Drack thinks the guy is being straightforward and watches to see what happens. Torrynashkabbeth is pretty sure the guy is casting a spell, but has no idea which one. Manolo offers unschooled thoughts re the spell and waits to see what happens. Ash waits to see what happens. Mole watches while the magic guys sort things out. Mortimer sobers up a touch, and starts to get grumpy with the Professor, but hides it well enough for the moment. Loryn perceptively asks whether the Professor detected any curses on the ring.
The Professor continues to concentrate for a few more moments, then nods to Loryn. ”Yes, quite right, Master Glitterfall, the ring is indeed cursed. A whiff of enchantment and necromancy, I think. Fortunately, these sorts of gremlin curses–I suspect jinkins, by the way–they do not tend to transfer from the item to the bearer. Rather, they make the item malfunction in potentially dangerous ways. I did not detect any curse on you or your companions, so that is something to be thankful for. Such curses are not easily reversed. So let me make you an offer on behalf of the Guild. If you will accept payment of 14,000 gold pieces, I will take this off your hands and the Guild will ensure that it is kept from causing further harm. I assure you that this is a fair price, and hope you will accept our offer.”
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Wednesday May 11th, 2022 9:55:19 PM
Ash's eyes almost pop out of his head when he hears the sum offered. Did you say fourteen thousand?" He asks. "As in gold pieces?"
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=18 ; Thursday May 12th, 2022 5:15:07 AM "Ha!" Torryn barked a short laugh. She immediately covered her mouth with her hand, but the smile never left her eyes. What the mage said made sense: the item was cursed. She would have given it to him for safe keeping and been grateful enough of that. Being given money for it and so much seemed preposterous. Perhaps the others wanted the money. Torryn had no great use for it. It had been hard enough persuading her parents to accept the coins she provided. There was no possibility that they'd accept more. Torryn composed herself as best she could.
(Bluff; 18+3: 21)
She had no preference truly. Whatever Loryn decided was fine with her. If she was given some wealth, she intended to donate it to those that had more need of it. If she received no coin, then that was one less thing to be concerned about.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Thursday May 12th, 2022 8:23:59 AM
"Sounds like a good idea to me. Trading a cursed item for a good amount of gold that we can use to upgrade our equipment. The better our equipment is, the better we will be, and be better prepared to help those that need it."
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday May 12th, 2022 11:02:12 AM
Loryn nods as the professor explains his findings and frowns a bit at the amount. He was all very prepared to tell the good man 'not for sale', so that he could keep fiddling with the ring. It wasn't really that dangerous and he was hoping to learn to speak with the summoned creature, but now that was not likely. They were just offered a real sizable amount of gold for it. Drack was already in, as was Ash and Torry and he knew Mortimer would certainly be for selling the ring for such an amount and so was Loryn himself.
Oh why couldn't the offer had been some trivial amount so he could turn it down and keep the ring.
Loryn gives everyone a look, nodding. The gnome was no merchant, he was cook. "A generous offer that we will accept good sir. The ring belongs to the Sages Guild."
Loryn slides it across more fully to the professor
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Thursday May 12th, 2022 4:06:50 PM
Mole has little to add. Coin would benefit them more than a cursed ring.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Thursday May 12th, 2022 8:30:39 PM
Manolo agrees with the party and he asks the professor without thinking.
"Did you hear about anything similar happening somewhere else ?", he simply asks. "Cursed items popping out of nowhere or gremlins causing mayhem somewhere else ?"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. Thursday May 12th, 2022 9:22:28 PM
Moritmer nearly falls out of his chair when he hears the number. He sees visions of greatness and debauchery ...expensive clothes and cheap women! In that moment, he honestly asks himself a very tough question ... does he like these people enough not to pinch all their shares? No answer yet comes to him. He chooses to table the discussion for a later time. For now he wants to be shown the shinnies.
A different question creeps in past the cheap women ... "Umm, minus the pesky curse, do you know what this type of ring is called?"
DM BatMark -- Done! Thursday May 12th, 2022 10:24:37 PM Drack looks forward to some gear upgrades. Torrynashkabbeth manages to compose herself, and thinks about who to donate the windfall to. Manolo agrees with the deal and asks about similar gremlin hijinks. Ash goes gaga over the offer of gold. Mole agrees that gold is better than a cursed ring. Mortimer has various fantasies about what the gold might bring, and asks what the ring is called. Loryn accepts the offer with some reluctance.
The Professor opines that the ring is a ring of elemental summoning, just a fey-cursed one. He is not aware of any similar recent gremlin infestations in the area, although of course over history, there have been such. He reaches into a small haversack and draws out a bag that hits the table with a satisfying clink. Upon examination, you find that it has the promised amount of gold.
With that, he rises, thanks you for the stories and trust, and wishes you well in your next, better-equipped quest. ”Well, I must be back to the business that originally drew me to the nearby region. Have a good day!” He turns and exits the boarding house, leaving you quite a bit richer. It seems quiet, compared to the recent breakfast festivities and the intense conversation with the Professor. No source of danger presents itself, so perhaps you have some time to spend around town, including a visit to the Catacombs window at the Keep, if you like.
(Each PC gains 2000gp from the sale of the ring.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Friday May 13th, 2022 2:41:46 AM
Being better equipped to handle the trouble that came their way; it did seem like a good idea. Could she find a magical spear for that money? Even if she could, was it worth it? Such a fortune could do a lot of good and help a lot of people. Torryn decided it would be best to talk it over with Stratus. She almost immediately doubted herself. Surely she gain an understanding of the cost of such things before getting into a moral debate? That did seem more sensible. Her, sensible? When did that start happening?
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Friday May 13th, 2022 7:54:06 AM
Drack nods as the stranger puts down the bag of coins, and thanks him for a fair deal.
"Well guys, looks like this will be an easy split. 2,000 gp each. I suppose we can split it now and each go buy what they want? I'm thinking I'm going to upgrade to some heavy duty armor since i plan on being on the receiving end of most of the attacks by the bad guys. That, and Loryn, and perhaps others, can cast a spell on my sword to make it magical. Any thoughts on that or group items before we all go running off?"
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Friday May 13th, 2022 10:34:48 AM
(OOC: Having looked through the book, 2000 does not buy very much.)
"Two thousand gold coins is a lot of money, but magic is expensive. From what I recall from Agratha's lessons, I think I'd have to spend ALL my coins just to get a magical spear and that spear would be only just a tiny bit magical. I'm not sure that I can justify such expense. I mean, two thousand can do a lot of good hereabouts" Torryn mused.
(OOC: +1 Spear =2k. Bracers +1 do not stack with her Mage Armour. Possibly the Necklace of Fireballs - she'd get 3 - and that would leave some to donate.(350gp) Equally Torryn is happy to donate to anyone that has a pressing need for something a little more expensive.)
"I'm really not at all sure to do for the best. If any of you have your eyes on something special, I don't mind assisting with my coins as there's nothing that immediately jumps to mind." She added.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. Friday May 13th, 2022 11:16:07 AM
Mortimer chimes in to the discussion. "I would like one of those fancy chain shirts; the one made from mithral. I saw one at the Catacombs when I was there last. Eating a lot of fine food and drink now, I am. Might as well protect my investment, yeah."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. Friday May 13th, 2022 11:26:35 AM
He adds, "While on the high top (Plateau City), might as well stop by the WLA and pay my dues and be schooled on wearin' armour. Anyone else coming?"
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Friday May 13th, 2022 11:38:05 AM
(ooc: I'm pondering MW full plate. Mithral would be great, but it's going to be awhile before I could afford that.Either that, or I hold off for awhile, and wait until I can afford the Mithral Full plate, and then enhance it as is afforded.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Friday May 13th, 2022 12:27:48 PM
Ash takes his gold, and pickets it.. making mental notes of what he can purchase. "Ill tag along if anyone is going to the Catacombs. "
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Friday May 13th, 2022 12:27:49 PM
Ash takes his gold, and pickets it.. making mental notes of what he can purchase. "Ill tag along if anyone is going to the Catacombs. "
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Friday May 13th, 2022 7:35:09 PM
Before taking his share of gold, he runs towards the direction of the sage and shouts "If you need help you know where to find us !"
DM BatMark -- What to buy? Friday May 13th, 2022 11:27:37 PM Ash is ready to head over to the catacombs. Mortimer is ready to buy and train. Manolo offers aid to the adage as he goes. Torrynashkabbeth ponders what is best for her and the party. Mole Stowe Drack ponders how best to upgrade his armor. Loryn
Those who like are able to make deals in the Catacombs. You can also sell mundane loot for half value. After all the recent hubbub, the Hamlet by the next morning seems to have returned to something resembling normalcy. You are free to do things in and near the Hamlet for a few days if you need to tend to various matters, such as training. Folks seem to be giving you additional respect after your most recent exploits and the visit of the Sage’s Guild rep!
(OOC: feel free to coordinate buying and spending plans via email, as that is very time consuming via post!)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Sunday May 15th, 2022 4:07:26 AM
Torryn ventured out. The Catacombs were her destination. She didn't have anything specific in mind to purchase, but was prepared to be guided by the others and to help them buy what they required should that be necessary. It seemed that life was a lot less complicated without money. She smiled. It really wouldn't be a concern for long. Maybe she'd just buy a new outfit and gift the rest.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Sunday May 15th, 2022 4:24:25 AM
Torryn ventured out. The Catacombs were her destination. She didn't have anything specific in mind to purchase, but was prepared to be guided by the others and to help them buy what they required should that be necessary. It seemed that life was a lot less complicated without money. She smiled. It really wouldn't be a concern for long. Maybe she'd just buy a new outfit and gift the rest.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Monday May 16th, 2022 8:27:40 AM
Ash heads out, following Torryn to the catacombs.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 Monday May 16th, 2022 8:40:18 AM
Drack will head out to the catacombs with the others.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 Monday May 16th, 2022 9:45:40 AM
Mole heads out with the others.
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday May 16th, 2022 10:34:03 AM
Loryn will also head to the Catacombs. Torry was correct, of course, magic was quite expensive, but he could think of several potions that could come in handy or that might be very prudent to get his hands on. being a hero was dangerous business, else everyone would do it. A friend of the family once told him 'Being an adventurer or hero, or relic hunter is great and has a wonderful retirement plan. Trick is to live long enough.'
And so Loryn was off to buy a healing potion or 2
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 Monday May 16th, 2022 6:12:33 PM
Seeing no response from the sage he decides to return back and just eats a little meals and goes to sleep again.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Monday May 16th, 2022 6:40:45 PM
Perhaps a healing potion was a good idea. Torryn decided not to make any firm decisions until she got to the catacombs and saw what was available and at what price. Those prices though, would likely be horrific!
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:13/13/10. hp:21/21. Monday May 16th, 2022 8:33:54 PM
Mortimer continues to wait patiently at the Catacombs. While there is time, he does peruse the Catacombs inventory catalog. His eyes bug out at the prices. He can't imagine ever being able to afford such things.
DM BatMark -- Playing for Keeps Monday May 16th, 2022 8:48:34 PM Drack heads to the Catacombs. Torrynashkabbeth goes window shopping in the Catacombs. Manolo eats a bit and naps. Ash also heads to the Catacombs. Mole heads to the Catacombs too. Mortimer gets lost in the Catacombs for a bit. Loryn shops for some potions and such.
Mole shows back up with a nifty looking haversack, while Drack has something sloshing in his pouch. As the party wanders back into the boarding house in the afternoon, a young lad with a determined look enters as well. A little out of breath, he says, ”Captain Phaedra requests you heroes attend a meeting with her at the Keep. At your earliest convenience, she said.” With a clumsy bow, he rushes back out the door.
(You may make a DC 10 Sense Motive or Knowledge Nobility or Knowledge Local check to Highlight to display spoiler: {know that ‘at your earliest convenience’ really means ‘come now, if not sooner’})
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 d20=12 ; Tuesday May 17th, 2022 5:46:54 AM
The 'window shopping' turned into a little bit more than that. It was partly the design and partly her desire to be useful that propelled Torryn to again act impulsively. This impulse purchase was of a necklace. It was very pretty, having three small roses heads hanging from it. Two were yellow, the middle one was red. It was explained to her that this item was in fact magical. More than that it was a Necklace of Fireballs. Each "flower" could be plucked from the chain and thrown. Where it landed a ball of fire would erupt! Of course there were risks - you really didn't want it blowing up whilst you were wearing it. Nor did you particularly want to catch your friends in the blast area, which was by all accounts, not insignificant. Still, it was pretty and Torryn bought it for 1650gp.
Back in the hamlet she donated 200gp to the church so that they might distribute it to best effect to help those in need.
(OOC: Torryn saved 150gp)
Message received, Torryn understood the urgency. "That's a summons if ever I heard one." She said as soon as the young man had left. No doubt Mole considered the youth little more than a boy, but truthfully, Torryn wasn't that much older - so to her, he was a young man.
With her new necklace proudly on show and her iron headed spear in hand she declared herself ready to answer the summons.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/30 - AC 15 d20+4=7 ; Tuesday May 17th, 2022 8:59:17 AM
Failing to catch that it was an immediate request, Drack will follow Torryn's lead.
"I'm going to throw my gear on now, in case this is an urgent issue."
Drack will throw on his breastplate, and grab the rest of his gear before heading out with the others.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 33/33; CMD 15 d20+4=24 ; Tuesday May 17th, 2022 10:51:42 AM
Mole recognizes the order and not a request. He gathers his things in his new haversack before waiting outside the inn.
Sense Motive DC24
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 23/23 Tuesday May 17th, 2022 12:03:33 PM
Ash didn't need to be keen in local customs to know what that summons meant. He headed out with the others, making note of his money. (Ash didn't buy anything at the Catacombs)
AC 13 HP 19/19 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday May 17th, 2022 5:08:20 PM
Loryn was not overly paying attention as the young boy entered. His mind had returned to the apparent fact that the group was in charge and possibly would become the defacto owners of what was Minerva's
The bustle form Drack and Torry brought him back to the current situation and as the rest of the group is heading out, he falls in line to see what is so urgent
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 17 -- HP 12/13 d20+7=8 ; Tuesday May 17th, 2022 6:48:00 PM
Manolo wakes up quite refreshed but still in sleepy drowsy mode of thinking. Asking the others still confused "What do captain Phaedra wants from us?.....it can wait till I wake up ," he says and continues as he stretches a little bit.
Local Knowledge 8
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick K) HP: 21/21 AC:16/16/12 CMD: 16. F:4; R: 6; W: 6 Tuesday May 17th, 2022 6:55:05 PM "No, Manny, you have to come now. As in Right Now." Torryn explained patiently before not so patiently prodding his outstretched leg with the butt end of her spear. She gave him a winning smile to mitigate that less gentle encouragement and then set forth to the meeting.
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