DM RobC - "So it sounds as though we may have to head into the fae realm." Friday May 27th, 2022 2:23:20 AM
Osul and Moridark take to the air, while Elyngael and Brawn take point on the ground. The others follow along behind them.
Neshi wonders aloud why he hasn't heard from Eberyon. It's true, the sorcerer has meditated on the topic but perhaps some divinations would yield tangible results.
Armand plans to gate to their destination once inside the Culverwood. It's a very powerful spell (one of the most powerful there is!) and allows for transportation across different planes. Hopefully their destination is another plane. He's confident they will figure out where to go when they get closer.
Grindar is distracted by his visions and travels in silence. Cotton can sense her masters discomfort and nudges him for attention. Trellus keeps an eye on the pair to make sure they don't fall behind or head off in the wrong direction.
The journey to the edge of the Culverwood is entirely uneventful. Osul saw a few rabbits in the grass, a group of traders gave you a wide berth, and Brawn startled some birds. That was about all the excitement.
As you approach the edge of the Culverwood you notice it is different to the last time you came this way. The trees are closer together and the undergrowth thicker. Your way isn't completely blocked, but it will be more difficult.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro Friday May 27th, 2022 8:50:29 AM
I was thinking that I haven't heard from Eberyon, are any of you able to contact BrightCrown?
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Friday May 27th, 2022 9:12:04 AM
As Cotton nudges him, with attempts to comfort him, Grindar is finally able to smile again. "Thank you friend!" the half-orc says as he reaches up to scratch her behind the ears, "You truly are the sun's shade."
As they approach the Culverwood, Grindar takes a look and says, "I fear this is going to be slow going, unless you non ranger and druid types have learned to use Woodland Stride. Turning to Elyngael he says, "I can take point from here. Having your bow guarding my tail is very comforting." To the rest of the Wardens he asks, "Are there any preparations we wish to make before heading in?"
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Saturday May 28th, 2022 8:51:34 AM
Armand rubs his chin. "Well that certainly looks uninviting." He turns to Grindar. "Just a minute I had a thought." He looks up to the sky. "Hey 'Osul. Can you take us to where you Karl? That might be the best place to start from."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Saturday May 28th, 2022 3:12:24 PM
Elyngael agrees with Grindar. "While it's not going to pose a difficulty to me it will to Brawn. Grindar and I could go in a short distance and see what the other side is like to see if all the difficulty is right at the doorstep as it were, or if it's going to be throughout the journey."
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Sunday May 29th, 2022 3:59:57 AM
Being on overwatch, and with progress slowing below, 'Osul tries to fly a 70' diameter circle ahead looking for a clearer path, or hindrances. Either way he returns to the group near ground level with the news, but if he gets nothing he also reverts to human form, looks to Armand, and asks, "Where I Karl?".
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro Sunday May 29th, 2022 10:24:38 AM
Neshi, looks at the tree line and listens to his friends If I canget to where you found Karl then I suppose we could telport some of us there.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Sunday May 29th, 2022 3:33:20 PM
'Osul, That would be "Where you found Karl. Since the druids put him there maybe there's a trail."
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Sunday May 29th, 2022 3:37:44 PM
Trellus has never been in the Culverwood, and thus is quite out of his element. He waits for the woodsy types to determine the best pick.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Sunday May 29th, 2022 8:11:46 PM
Moridark keeps an eye from above as those wiser than he figure out a direction of travel.
DM RobC - "Can you take us to where you Karl?" Monday May 30th, 2022 3:38:00 AM
You stop by the edge of the Culver while you discuss different ways to proceed. Brightcrown and Karl are both mentioned as possible contacts to call on.
Grindar and Elyngael feel confident they could lead the way, or at least scout ahead and see how far in they can get.
Trellus waits for a 'woodsy' person to work out where to go. Moridark also waits. Armand clarifies what he said about Karl.
Osul flies ahead to look for a clearer path - or at least to see if things get any worse. Like the undergrowth, the canopy of the forest is thicker than you remember it. You can barely see the ground through it. What you notice though is that when you fly closer it eases. The leaves and twigs part a little allowing you a slightly clearer view. You can see there are no clear trails or paths. If there once was a trail there, the Culverwood has either moved it or concealed it. It will be tough going.
Through a little trial and error Osul notices that the forest is less obstructive within 15ft of him. When he moves further away though the leaves and branches regather and the canopy becomes thick again.
Knowl Religion DC20 / Knowl Nature DC20 / Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {The Culverwood is treating Osul as 'friendly'}
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Monday May 30th, 2022 7:47:23 AM
Moridark keeps an eye from above as those wiser than he figure out a direction of travel.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+47=61 ; Monday May 30th, 2022 9:18:44 AM
'Osul is pleased to reach the conclusion and shares it. "We might as well form up within 15' of me for the ease of travel, and Karl's cage was not far away.", hopefully pointing in the right direction, having only been there yesterday. {Survival: d20 + 47 + Forest Walking(In Magical Forest +4) = 65}
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro Monday May 30th, 2022 2:57:30 PM
Neshi looks around at the others and then at Armand. Any Particular formation or order you want us in chief?
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet d20+22=31 ; Monday May 30th, 2022 4:15:13 PM
Sense Motive 31 (d20+22) "Say look at that, the forest seems to like 'Osul. At least some of the shrubbery seems to part before him."
He looks at Neshi, "Since when am I chief? No I think of us as a loose democracy. So where-ever you can fit in around 'Osul. It may get tight with all the larges around here."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Monday May 30th, 2022 6:10:10 PM OOC I have 2 questions, 1 is Elyngael's favored terrain of Forests going to apply inside the Culverwood? and 2 does Woodland Stride work in the Culverwood since it applies to natural undergrowth?
Elyngael will either get on Brawn and invite Armand to ride as well to save on room, or she will have Armand ride on Brawn while she travels outside 'Osul's bubble area.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Monday May 30th, 2022 6:41:06 PM
Trellus stays near the front of the group, but within 15' of Osul.
Oddly, he finds plowing through the tight-knit vegetation to be not at all unlike traversing the Sargrass by foot.
DM RobC - "It may get tight with all the larges around here" Tuesday May 31st, 2022 3:34:21 AM
The party gather close to Osul and push on. As expected, the undergrowth gently parts and leaves turn away as Osul approaches them. If it weren't for the druid's bond with the Culverwood this journey would be significantly harder. Behind Osul the forest retakes it's dense appearance, virtually concealing the path you have taken. You struggle to see any sky above you as the canopy is just too thick.
Elyngael strays a little away from Osul to test things out. She finds she is still as perceptive as she usually is in a forest, so that's good (OOC: Favored terrain still works!). She does stumble over a tree root that popped up out of nowhere though. She's sure it wasn't there a second ago. It's like the tree did it intentionally to mess with her. Knowl Religion DC20 / Knowl Nature DC20 / Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Based on that test you're pretty sure that the forest is treating Elyngael as 'unfriendly' and that her woodland stride ability is on the fritz}
The party head in the direction where you found Karl. It isn't too far, or at least it shouldn't be. The only trouble is the trees aren't where they were yesterday. Things are just different. In the space of a day the Culverwood has completely changed. What was it like the day before yesterday? What will it be like tomorrow? There is definitely something going on here.
Some dandelion seeds float in the air, circle each of you and then harmlessly disappear into the trees.
So how are the party travelling? There's a few large people, companions and phantom steeds to fit close to Osul.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+10=15 ; Tuesday May 31st, 2022 6:29:32 AM "This is where it gets interesting. Will the Black Druids (or other druids of The Wood) be similarly aided or will that depend on the faction. My dream certainly seems to indicate there are factions. Beware the Black Wood." Trees move, but terrain less so. 'Osul recounts what he can of the geography around the Tree with the cage and the walk out of The Wood. {Knowledge(Geography): 15 - not his strong suit, but noone else present was there.}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Tuesday May 31st, 2022 1:21:03 PM
Grindar takes his que from Elyngael and mounts Cotton, but before he does, he checks to see if perhaps the Culverwood remembers him, and his time sojourning with the Culverwood Champions. He hopes that the forest will remember him and see him as a friend and not a threat.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro Tuesday May 31st, 2022 4:33:28 PM
Neshi takes his normal left hand side and steps into the woods with the thoughts of Eberyon and Brightcrown still foremost on his mind and starts moing the direction that Osul is going.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Tuesday May 31st, 2022 5:15:04 PM
Armand rides with Brawn. He's pretty sure things are not going their way. The question on his mind is how do they find the cause of the problem.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 d20+16=35 ; Tuesday May 31st, 2022 5:59:55 PM
Knowledge Nature d20+16=35 Elyngael is a bit put off by the forest. She mounts with Armand and Brawn. "Well if this was tomorrow I could possible redo my spells and cast commune with nature. Right now the forest is not acting friendly to me."
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Tuesday May 31st, 2022 6:54:26 PM
Trellus does his best to stay in front of the formation, while also looking back to Osul to make sure he's heading in the right direction.
Accomplishing both without tripping or crashing into moving vegetation takes up all his attention.
DM RobC - "Beware the Black Wood" Wednesday June 1st, 2022 3:21:00 AM
Grindar repeats the test made by Elyngael to see what will happen to him. Like her, he finds that he is as sensitive to the forest as he has always been. Once outside the safety range from Osul, Grindar almost gets scratched in the face by some low hanging branches that seem to stick out in front of him as he passes close by. Despite his history in the forest, the Culver is also not treating him very kindly (ie: 'Unfriendly').
Both Armand and Elyngael want to mount Brawn but there's only enough room for one of them. Someone will have to walk. Had the ranger had enough time she could have prepared a Commune with Nature spell, but perhaps that will have to wait for tomorrow.
Moridark keeps flying over Osul's head, and Trellus tries to walk based on the directions given to him by Osul. Neshi takes to the left.
Osul forgets about the trees and tries leads the group based on what he remembers of the terrain but even that is different. The grassy mound that you walk over wasn't there yesterday, and that nearby cluster of rocks is also new. It's no wonder so many people get lost in the Culverwood. The whole area can suddenly change. (What form is Osul in at the moment?)
He wonders whether these dark druids are being aided or hindered by the great forest. It's a very good question.
However they achieve it, the party find their way to Karl's now empty cage. The cage is lying on the ground and nowhere near the tree that used to hold it, but at least you have found it.
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'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+1=20 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2022 11:19:59 AM OOC: 'Osul resumed Human form when he landed and asked Armand the question. You've used the word, but are we lost? I mostly ask because it kicks Forest Walking up into high gear.
"If Cotton or Brawn would like to be smaller, I'm happy to make that happen.", Osul offers to Cotton and Brawn before looking to Grindar and Elyngael.
While that is considered, 'Osul enlists the assistance of anyone willing to search for the tracks ... of the Black Druids ... that will only be there if they really wanted to leave them. Maybe they can find Karl's inbound tracks instead. {Survival(Tracking): d20+51=70}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Wednesday June 1st, 2022 11:49:11 AM "Thanks for the offer friend Osul But let's see how badly Cotton struggles first.", Grindar answers the druid, than turning to the rest of the party, he asks, "Would one of our less physically robust members care to ride in Cotton's saddle? So far, by crowding our druid, we have been able to move fairly easily, but if that changes, travel may begin to require a more physical approach." Whether or not anyone takes him up on his offer, Grindar and Cotton stay within Osul's slip stream.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Wednesday June 1st, 2022 5:30:41 PM OOC not sure what time of day it is.
Armand surveys the scene. "Maybe we should camp here. Then we could possible realign some spells now that we know what we're up against."
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Wednesday June 1st, 2022 5:57:35 PM
Trellus nods at Armand's suggestion.
"Sounds shady."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 d20+35=52 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2022 5:59:16 PM
Elyngael will let Armand ride Brawn. Once they get to the area of the cage she will start to try and survey the area looking for tracks. In addition to humanoid tracks she wants to see if the tree's are leaving tracks as they relocate themselves. (favored terrain forests, included) Knowledge Nature d20+35= 52 (Not included: Favored enemy Human +6 on survival checks, Evil outsider +4, Magical beasts +2, Constructs +4).
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Wednesday June 1st, 2022 8:52:47 PM
Moridark lands when the others stop. ”Stopping a bit early may be the best. We can look over our various spells, and make good decisions on what will help us attain our goals.”
DM RobC - "Stopping a bit early may be the best" Thursday June 2nd, 2022 4:10:07 AM
Osul isn't entirely lost. Sure, the trees and surrounds and completely unfamiliar, but he knows where they are relative to the Tree and has a fairly good approximation as to where the group are in the forest. He's confident that if the party wanted to leave the Culver he could safely direct them home.
Grindar offers anyone a ride on Cotton. Ever ridden a rapke before? Now's the chance.
Osul is exceptionally good at tracking, but the environment has completely changed to how it was yesterday. The trees are in different spots, the undergrowth is thicker, and there is no sign of the tree the cage was hanging from. There are no signs of footprints at all. Not even his own from less than 24hrs earlier. It really is like the cage was dropped to the ground and everything moved around it.
Elyngael is highly knowledgeable about forests and one of the first things she learnt was that trees just don't move on their own. Or at least they normally don't. She sees no trails, damaged bushes, broken twigs or such that would indicate how the surrounding trees made it to where they stand. She recalls that Armand's dream very specifically had treants and awakened trees fighting each other. Awakened trees would surely leave tracks, and there is no evidence of that here. That's probably a good thing.
Armand, Trellus and Moridark are all in favor of calling it a day. They're all of the opinion that it would be best to prepare some spells to cast tomorrow. Something that could provide magical guidance.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Thursday June 2nd, 2022 10:12:00 AM
'Osul yields to the wisdom of the group. They discuss spells and is certainly open to suggestions for next days meditations. While they are not moving at a pace, and trees are plentiful, he casts Liveoak on a suitable oak (duration: Level days)
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Thursday June 2nd, 2022 11:36:26 AM
Grindar has no problem stopping for the night. "Elyngael, you mentioned preparing commune with nature tomorrow, are you still planning on doing so? If not, I will. I hope the Culverwood is open to communicating with us, as I have no idea how we can help it, and mayhaps the forest will let us know it needs."
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Thursday June 2nd, 2022 5:23:23 PM
Armand tells Grindar "I'd still prepare it. Maybe you can get the forest to be more favorable to you like it is to 'Osul. I could do Find the Path, but it has a short duration, and I'm not really sure what we could tag as the location other than maybe the center of the forest. Likewise a Discern Location may not work because we still haven't seen who or what we need to find. My Commune may give some directions, but I doubt it, Augury might help too. Thoughts anyone?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Thursday June 2nd, 2022 5:57:45 PM "Yes I intend to cast the Commune spell. Though Armand has a point in maybe it being able to help us individually in telling the forest we are friendly and maybe not have it impede all of us. Command plants might be good for the serious nature casters among us. I'd probably cast it and they would just ignore me. Speak with plants might be good one to have as well."
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Thursday June 2nd, 2022 6:00:15 PM
"Divination maybe?" Trellus responds to Armand. "'How do we best help The Culverwood,' or something similar."
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Thursday June 2nd, 2022 9:38:12 PM "The only spells I have that may help are locate creature, limited wish, and break enchantment. Everything else is combat, or utility type spells."
DM RobC - "How do we best help The Culverwood?" d100=19 ; Friday June 3rd, 2022 3:56:26 AM
It's practically a done deal. The party will be settling in for the night and will cast some divinations tomorrow once you've had a chance to swap some spells out.
A number of potentials are discussed - Commune with Nature, Augury and Commune are just a few that are suggested. Practically everyone has some sort of divination spell that could be cast to help the party get a clearer direction on what to do. Except Moridark. He's prepared for pretty much everything else, though that Limited Wish spell certainly gives him a ton of options.
Osul casts a Liveoak spell on a nearby tree and comes up with some phrase to speak for when he intends to activate it into a treant. As the spell completes the tree 'shudders' and leaves gently fall to the ground.
Now there's just the matter of shelter for the night.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Friday June 3rd, 2022 9:04:01 PM
Armand takes the seed out of his seed glove and activates the Tree/house. "okay let's settle down. Though I still recommend we take watches from the tree house. I'm not sure how safe the hammocks are. I have 1 wind walk spell ready which he can cast on Brawn to get up him up the tree.....not sure if Cotton can climb the tree or Brawn can pull him up?"
Legacy Item: On command, a seed appears in the palm of this glove, which must be planted immediately or else it is drawn back into the glove. When planted, a tree grows, exactly like a Tree Feather Token. Activating the glove, planting the seed, and growing it into a tree requires a standard action.
The tree can only be grown if there is 60 ft of open space into which it can grow, and if there is 20 ft of solid surface beneath it in which to root. That surface can be earth, stone, metal, ice, or any solid, but it cannot include empty or liquid-filled spaces. It is usually useless indoors or in a ship at sea, for example.
Over the course of the next ten minutes, a treehouse grows organically in the branches of the tree, 15 ft up, which acts like a Secure Shelter. A rope ladder falls down from the treehouse: It is a DC5 climb check to ascend the ladder as a full round action (faster if you have a climb speed). The ladder can be pulled up into the house. Several hammocks also appear in the tree, outside the shelter.
There's a bit more at the end of my character sheet.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Friday June 3rd, 2022 9:06:13 PM "Thanks Armand. I definitely don't like the idea of Brawn staying on the ground on his own here. Not with the forest acting the way it is."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro Friday June 3rd, 2022 9:41:42 PM
(OOC: sorry for the missed posts all. EOC and EOGs going on at work. I am just about wiped.)
Neshi follows along, pretty sure his combat oriented spells will not be of much help at this juncture and he says so to the others.
As the tree house is "planted" he watches and awaits his turn to enter. "I will be glad to take first watch if needed."
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Saturday June 4th, 2022 8:30:17 AM
'Osul asks the Liveoak (who he calls Darach) to assist those who want assistance getting into or out of the tree house.
'Osul forages and shares his finds with those who may be interested/hungry.
As darkness falls he asks Darach to keep watch, after which he makes a nest in a corner with a sack and sleeps as a hedgehog - to awaken for final watch and meditations.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Saturday June 4th, 2022 2:55:03 PM
Moridark lands when the others stop. ”Stopping a bit early may be the best. We can look over our various spells, and make good decisions on what will help us attain our goals.”
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Sunday June 5th, 2022 6:14:45 PM
Trellus takes first watch with Neshi.
He watches with interest/amusement as the animated tree lifts up Brawn and Cotton.
"Shady"
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Sunday June 5th, 2022 8:27:08 PM
Moridark turns in early and rises in time for 3rd watch. The mage takes the time to carefully study his spell book and the day’s selections
DM RobC - "Not with the forest acting the way it is" d20+17=27 d20+17=18 2d6(5+6)+9=20 Monday June 6th, 2022 3:31:38 AM
The party decide to turn in for the night.
Armand manages to find 60ft of open space though it was very tricky to do so. It's hard to know if he'll be able to find an open area like this again in the Culverwood right now. The trees and scrub are tight and overgrown.
Osul brings his Liveoak to life in the form of a treant, and commands it to help people up into the treehouse. It does as asked, though a little slower than you'd expect. Still, it isn't too difficult for the living tree to lift Cotton and Brawn up into the treehouse.
Each caster then considers their spells for the next day, knowing that they're likely going to need some guidance or at least explanations as to what is going on.
It's in the middle of the second shift that night that things start to go a little weird. The whole tree (treehouse included) shakes! Those on watch can see that down below, Darach is attacking it with both arms. He roars and slams into it, time and time again. Chunks of wood splinter away as he attacks.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Monday June 6th, 2022 10:05:42 AM
'Osul wakes up, resumes human form, makes his way to a window (okay, this may take more than one round) and demands (in Sylvan) that Darach stop slamming the treehouse tree and explain himself. He looks carefully at both Darach and the treehouse tree, hoping that there is something on or around the treehouse tree that Darach is attacking.
If he doesn't hear or see the reason then he has to quickly decide whether or not to dispell the Liveoak spell.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Monday June 6th, 2022 11:21:30 AM
Grindar springs from his bed and grabs Cyrchwr Mawr. He normally sleeps in his mithril breastplate, when away from home, which isn't a problem due to the endurance feat. As such, he is fully ready for combat, as he reaches Osul's position. "What is going on here? Osul, why is your creation attacking Armand's treehouse?"
Armand has ring of sustenance so generally only sleeps during the first watch. After that he is usually just resting, so as to be able to regain spells during the morning. So I assume he'd have his armor on already but just sitting around and not really doing anything. He too has a mithril breastplate. Unless you deem that to be fully rested he can't be armored.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 d20+31=40 ; Monday June 6th, 2022 6:27:32 PM
Elyngeal quickly uses her goggles of night to scan the area. Perception d20+31=40
DM RobC - "Osul, why is your creation attacking Armand's treehouse?" d20+17=31 ; d20+17=36 ; 2d6+9=15 ; 2d6+9=13 ; d20+17=21 ; 2d6+9=12 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 4:25:17 AM
Osul makes his way to the window and calls out to Darach for an explanation or to see if there is something else that may have triggered the treant's actions. Darach doesn't answer, save to roar and slam his clenched fists into the tree. Osul can't see anything out there that Darach would be attacking except for the tree. He has a quick decision to make - keep the spell, or end it.
Armand and Grindar both have their armor on and look out around. That treant is out of control.
Elyngael scans the area for any indication as to what's going on. There isn't anything else nearby that causes her concern. Just the big treant attacking the tree. With her goggles on, she is perceptive enough to notice black sap seeping from the wounds Darach is inflicting on himself from his bare-fisted assault. The tar-like substance oozes from the cracks appearing on his hands.
It doesn't stop him though. The treant keeps hammering away at the tree currently supporting the party.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Tuesday June 7th, 2022 7:16:18 AM
Moridark turns in early and rises in time for 3rd watch. The mage takes the time to carefully study his spell book and the day’s selections
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro d20+19=23 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 7:37:46 AM
Neshi looks down at Durach and tries to see if there is anything noticably wrong with the tree perception 23 and then readies himself for an early morning conflict.
"Osul, I think your friend has taken a dislike to us for some reason....."
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Tuesday June 7th, 2022 8:31:12 AM
Moridark is awake when the treant begins his assault and looks over the edge. The mage casts an extended phantom steed and grabs his gear in preparation for a quick departure
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Tuesday June 7th, 2022 8:47:11 AM
Trellus discards the notion of putting on his armor.
Teeth rattling with each blow, the blond man hurriedly tugs on his Winged Boots.
"Twisted tree," he grates, preparing to fly out.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+40=51 ; d20+39=55 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 9:45:12 AM "The spell is supposed to turn an oak into a protector for weeks, like Duir in Eberyon's lands. I assumed that would be the protector of the caster, or as they requested.", he answers Grindar
He tries to make some sense of it, and he descends to the floor of The Wood, having cast Light on his crystalline, color-changing, dragon-shaped ring.
{Perception: 51, Sense Motive(Darach): 55}
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Tuesday June 7th, 2022 11:43:09 AM "Our friend is obviously infected with something. That black stuff is the same as I saw in my vision! Osul you may wish to dismiss your spells, either that, or someone needs to dispel it. Otherwise, I fear, we are going to have to fight it"
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet d20+15=26 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 5:17:45 PM "WAIT I have an idea. But if it doesn't work then do whatever must be done." Armand calls out. Armand will then cast Break Enchantment at Durach. Caster level check 26 (d20+15)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Tuesday June 7th, 2022 6:18:03 PM
Elyngael readies Brawn in case they have to make a quick departure.
DM RobC - "Osul, I think your friend has taken a dislike to us for some reason....." d20+17=24 ; d20+17=23 ; 2d6+9=16 ; 2d6+9=13 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2022 3:47:28 AM
Osul and Neshi notice the same thing Elyngael has - black, sickly sap between Durach's knuckles. Grindar believes it relates to his vision, and a fighting treant was certainly in Armand's dream.
Moridark, Trellus and Elyngael all prepare for a quick exit in case some other opponents show or the tree is felled.
Even though Durach can reach the tree house (he had to in order to help some of you in) Osul can clearly tell that his focus is on the tree and not any of you.
Armand calls for the group to wait so he can try and break whatever enchantment might be affecting the treant. Durach doesn't even so much as slow down once the spell is cast. He keeps attacking the huge tree supporting the tree house. He's been able to deal some significant damage too. Sap from his fists is now sticking to the tree trunk where he has knocked chunks of wood aside. It might not take much longer for him to destroy it completely.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 8:50:17 AM
'Osul dispells Darach, hoping an ordinary oak remains. He then begins Creating Water around the ichoresque sap on the treehouse tree(s) and the oak before healing/mending and trying to stop this from transferring. There is plently of time for any interested parties to collect samples as this (again) will take many rounds. "And there goes the only creature that can speak to Darach's state of mind." "Healing, mending, curing - I hope it works!" "Maybe it was responding to the treehouse tree as an outsider..."
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Wednesday June 8th, 2022 10:06:31 AM
"It didn't attack the treehouse," Trellus points out while donning his armor. "It attacked the tree. Maybe it got its threads twisted, and attacked for no reason.
Or
Maybe it remained allied to us, and attacked because the tree itself became a threat."
Trellus keeps putting on armor.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro Wednesday June 8th, 2022 10:12:13 AM
I don't know what hapened but Durach was oozing some black sap or some such. Once down the tree, Neshi collects several vials of the black substnce and carefully seals them for later experimentation.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Wednesday June 8th, 2022 11:55:37 AM
If Osul is able to dismiss his spell then Grindar will turn and go back to bed saying, "That was odd, but perhaps we should wait till morning to investigate." If it doesn't work, Grindar will say, "Armand, quick, put your Treehouse away before he destroyed it!"
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Wednesday June 8th, 2022 5:27:50 PM
If 'Osul is unable to dismiss Durach then Armand will tell everyone to get down and out of the tree house so he can shrink it back to an acorn.
If 'Osul is able to dismiss Durach then Armand will resume resting but not sleeping and be ready to acquire new spells in the morning.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 d20+31=48 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2022 6:12:34 PM
Elyngael and Brawn get down from the tree avoiding Durach. She does a circuit 30 feet around the tree house to see if there's anything lurking out there. Perception d20+31=48
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Wednesday June 8th, 2022 8:47:16 PM
Moridark mounts his steed and flies out over the backside of the tree and waits on the word for whqt needs to happen next.
DM RobC - "That was odd, but perhaps we should wait till morning to investigate." Thursday June 9th, 2022 3:30:37 AM
Osul dismisses Darach just as easily as he was summoned. The treant stops moving and reverts back to a plain, old non-magical tree (or as non-magical as a tree can be in the Culverwood). There is still some black sap on the low-hanging branches, but other than that, the threat has been completely neutralized.
Trellus and Osul put out a few theories as to what just happened - the treant saw the treehouse-tree as an outsider, it attacked the tree because the tree was seen as a threat, or perhaps it just attacked for no reason?
Several vials of the black stuff are very carefully collected by Neshi and Osul safely cleans off what remains on the treehouse-tree.
Elyngael does a lap around the tree to look for any other signs of trouble but sees nothing of concern.
Moridark heads to the backside of the tree and waits for directions.
With everyone safely outside of the treehouse Armand shrinks it back down to acorn size.
Now that the excitement is over, Grindar is ready to go back to bed.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Thursday June 9th, 2022 9:30:41 AM
'Osul lets out a sigh, before saying, "With the morning then. I'd like to try mending the tree through the acorn then, if that is okay."
'Osul takes the form of a large cat and climbs up into the oak to rest until his watch.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Thursday June 9th, 2022 10:31:19 AM
The excitement appears to be over, and Trellus already pulled his watch.
The blond man removes his armor, and tries to get some sleep.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Thursday June 9th, 2022 12:49:22 PM
Grindar unrolls his bedroll on the forest floor, and goes right back to bed. In the morning, while preparing his spells, he prepares Commune with Nature and when he is done with his morning meditations, he gathers with his friends and casts the spell. He is hoping to obtain some guidance for their next move.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Thursday June 9th, 2022 5:13:14 PM
Elyngael will make sure everyone resumes their normal watch pattern. "We must be vigilant because now we don't have the extra security of the tree house." She will also prepare Commune with Nature along with some other spell changes.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Thursday June 9th, 2022 5:45:00 PM "'Osul, I don't think the acorn tree house needs healing. According to what I know of it, even if it sustains enough damage to destroy it when it is out it reverts to the acorn. Then after 24 hours it can be used again. I think the magic of it changing forms somehow mends things with it." He sighs. "However, we aren't sure what triggers your friend, or if he was somehow corrupted. I think with the forest in flux that maybe using that spell is not the most prudent thing to do in the future."
He will then rest until his watch time and at the end of that pray for his spells.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Thursday June 9th, 2022 8:32:27 PM
Moridark listens to the conversation, "Iwill make sure we have a safe place to stay each day. That is no problem. However, if the forest begins to turn against us we must be prepared to defend ourselves and limit the destruction of this place." THe mage will spend the rest of the evening preparing his spells, and keeping watch.
DM RobC - "With the morning then" Friday June 10th, 2022 4:28:28 AM
Is the treehouse tree magical? Does it need repairs? Armand isn't sure. It's never been damaged before!
The party slum it out in the open air and outside the relative safety of the treehouse. It's an interesting experience sleeping in the Culverwood. You can hear animal sounds all around you. A pair of owls somewhere, a deep baying noise in the distance, and for some reason a toad croaking. You don't remember passing any bodies of water that it might inhabit.
The rest of the night is relatively uneventful. During the third shift a chestnut comes flying through the air and just misses Armand's head. You hear some high-pitched 'giggles' in the distance that quickly fade away. The fey that inhabit this forest are known to be pranksters - some good, some not-so-good.
Sleeping in the Culverwood is never dull.
The party wake refreshed in the morning with a few different spells prepped and ready to cast.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro Friday June 10th, 2022 8:08:21 AM
While others are doing their things, Neshi does a little experimenting with the black goo. He applies frost and flame from his eberyon's tear spelled claws, to see how the goo reacts to each. He then uses shocking grasp on the goo to see how it reacts to electricity. At the end he pours a bit of water from his bamboo straw to see how it reacts to magically sourced water.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Friday June 10th, 2022 10:26:28 PM
'Osul's meditations with The Wood commence with an acknowledgement of his return to The Wood, and also those who travel with him. He reports on the Liveoak and goo/ichor, seeking guidance as to whether the ichor is protective or disease, before settling into the deeper meditations.
Amongst other things, after his meditations at the end of watch, 'Osul's spells include Commune with Nature (2nd backup - Will make for a nice Deinonychus or similar if not required), Command Plants, Control Plants, Animate Plants, Speak With Plants and Remove Disease.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet d100=51 ; Saturday June 11th, 2022 3:16:16 PM
After praying to Gargul and asking for spells, Armand casts Divination (base chance 86%) (rolled 51, so I know the spell doesn't fail). The question he asks during the divination "Will proceeding into the Culver Wood be the best course of action to discover what is wrong with the Culver Wood?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Saturday June 11th, 2022 4:04:37 PM
In the morning Elyngael prepares her spells and then casts commune with nature. She tries to give the Culverwood the image/feeling that they are here to help. Not sure if how you want to do this or how it's going to work. Outdoors it has a 1 mile per caster level effect and the write up says, "You become one with nature, attaining knowledge of the surrounding territory. You instantly gain knowledge of as many as three facts from among the following subjects: the ground or terrain, plants, minerals, bodies of water, people, general animal population, presence of woodland creatures, presence of powerful unnatural creatures, or even the general state of the natural setting.
In outdoor settings, the spell operates in a radius of 1 mile per caster level. In natural underground settings"
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Sunday June 12th, 2022 7:25:54 PM
Moridark takes the time to memorize his spells ensuring he has shelter for the group.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Monday June 13th, 2022 1:29:29 AM
Grindar also prepares commune with nature, and casts it. Like his elven counterpart he tries to portray the Wardens as friends, and he tries to conjure up thoughts of his time sojourning in the Culverwood, and tries to relay the friendship the Wardens share with Deeproot, as well as Deeproot's concern for the woods, ansd it's current situation. The half-orc also tries to gain wisdom as to how the Warden's can help in this time of need.
DM RobC - "She tries to give the Culverwood the image/feeling that they are here to help." Monday June 13th, 2022 4:32:47 AM
Neshi decides to mess around/experiment with the black tar-like substance. It sticks firmly to his claws and starts to slowly grow, and spread along them. The flame makes it a little runny but the cold hardens it and slows the spread. It's hard to say if the electricity did anything to it, but if it did, you can't see any difference. The magical water has no effect. At the end of the experiments, Neshi has a semi-firm dollop of black goop stuck to his claw.
Osul prepares a litany of spells tailored to today's possible explorations and divinations. Moridark prepares some spells, including some shelter should the party choose not to use the treehouse again.
Armand is the first to cast a spell and starts with a Divination. The response is a little cryptic: "You must go within to proceed. Only then will you find the cause of this taint"
Elyngael and Grindar take their time and cast a Commune with Nature spell. They block out all outside distractions and working together, they focus solely on the Culverwood, and what they can do to aid it.
The vision is almost identical to the one shown by Deeproot to Grindar yesterday. You see the Culverwood as you know it, but then everything changes just slightly, but enough to be noticeable. There is no sun and the light is muted. The trees don't look as natural as they once did. Wherever you are you're pretty sure you're in the Wold anymore. The leaves on some of the trees are a healthy olive green, but others are turning darker and almost black. The blackness is spreading, and that black tar-like substance is part of it. It gathers in pools at the base of the trees and spreads outwards, growing and heading towards other trees. It won't be long until this entire area is covered.
The light shifts and again you find yourself somewhere else. As before, you're sure this isn't a place in the natural Wold - or at least one that no-one has recorded before. Here, the trees look old and you even see some pulling up roots to move about. Treants roam the forest and are attacking one another. Fey hide behind trees to watch the ongoing skirmishes.
The light shifts and this time you a forest of vibrant greens and full of life. A village of nymphs is happily working and at a play in a land untouched by outsiders or darkness.
This goes on for a while. Visions of light shifting and finding yourself somewhere else entirely. You're sure you're in the Culverwood, but have somehow travelled to different 'layers' or 'realms' or 'planes'. You're not sure what the right word for it is other than it's not of the natural Wold and not something you've heard or read of before.
At the spells completion it, well, doesn't complete. Elyngael and Grindar can feel that their spells have connected with the Culverwood in a way that they can continue to communicate with it. It may not be able to answer with words, but it may provide visions in answer to other questions. The duo can feel the strain on their bodies and minds though. This connection will not last indefinitely and the longer the connection is held, the greater the risk.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Monday June 13th, 2022 10:42:01 AM
Realizing now that they are looking for some Alt-Woldish Culverwood, a place somehow connected to the Wold as they know it, but different, Grindar risks everything to ask the forest, "Thank-you Culverwood, I'm glad you have come to understand that we are friends. How do we get to this other version of yourself? We wish to help defeat this evil, whatever it maybe, can you guide us to our destination?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Monday June 13th, 2022 5:30:01 PM
Elyngael relates what she saw in her vision during her commune spell. "I think we need to keep going into the Culverwood. Though maybe if we contact the local fey somehow they can give us directions. Does anyone have a way of doing that?"
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Monday June 13th, 2022 5:45:57 PM
Armand tells of the directions he received. "It does look like we need to keep going into the Culverwood."
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Monday June 13th, 2022 7:40:10 PM "The change is spreading. Here may be as good a place to start. Fae...?" 'Osul finds cast Find The Path, seeking the meeting place of the Ents - the place capture in the painting back in the chapel.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Monday June 13th, 2022 7:57:33 PM
Trellus listens quietly. Whatever is going on, its truly warped.
The blond man requests spells he thinks will best deal with the upcoming quest, and stands ready to move deeper into the Culverwood.
Spell list updated on char sheet
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) d20+31=44 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 12:45:52 AM
Moridark watches the spells cast with interest and keeps an eye out for it for danger. After hearing about layer or the lanes the mage thinks I n her s knowledge that f planes for an answer (DC44)
DM RobC - "How do we get to this other version of yourself?" Tuesday June 14th, 2022 3:24:50 AM
Armand suggests the group continue going into the Culverwood.
Trellus isn't sure to make of all this. Osul wonders if the Ents of the forest will be able to help and tries to locate them.
Elyngael wonders about asking some Fae for directions. Grindar opts to ask via the spell for how the group might get to where they need to go.
Moridark tries to recall anything about these different 'layers' of the Culverwood. What surprises him is that he doesn't come up with anything. Despite his extensive knowledge, he has never read or even heard of such things until now. By all accounts the party are the first of the noble races to learn of them and, if you find a way, you'd also be the first to ever go there!
Grindar and Elyngael receive several visions in response.
The first is a group of non-descript people chopping down trees, setting fire to nearby bushes, salting the ground, firing crossbow bolts at a fleeing dryad, and basically causing havoc. The Culverwood responds by drawing them in deeper, transporting them from the surface layer of the Culverwood to a different level.
The next is of a group tending to some injured deer. The group treat the animals wounds, feed them, and then send them on their way. The same group are then shown tending to the trees by watering them and casting spells on the dead branches to bring them back to life. Finally they are seen helping some pixies that were stuck in some strong webs. The Culverwood welcomes them and draws them in to another layer.
The final vision is of a small group of people positioned by a faerie circle. The group are sitting there peacefully within the circle of mushrooms, praying to the Culverwood and making humble offerings before requesting for the Culverwood to allow them to enter. The Culverwood responds by gently drawing them in to a deeper layer.
The spells fades and Elyngael and Grindar lose their connection.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro Tuesday June 14th, 2022 6:19:19 AM
Wel ladies and gentlemen this was a bit disturbing as he shows then the black goo affixed to his claw.
Fire seems to to thin the goo a bit and possible speed it up , coold slows its spread and it is had to say if electricity has any effect. Water appears to have no effect at all.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP Tuesday June 14th, 2022 12:35:16 PM "Thanks for the analysis Neshi. I wonder what, if any, affect that will have in dealing with these black goo trees and trents." Grindar says to his liontaur friend. To the rest of the Wardens he asks, "I must confess that this idea of the Culverwood having "layers" is difficult to weave my mind around, which leads me to ask, how do we travel to the different layers, and how do we know which layer we need to travel to? I don't believe this "layer" is the one causing the problems, but I'm without a clue as to which one is, and how to get there. In the final vision, the people were in a fairy circle praying to the Culverwood, and making offerings, and then the forest transported them. Maybe that is the key, but where do we find a fairy circle?"
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Tuesday June 14th, 2022 5:17:58 PM
Armands nods. "Yes, it seems the fairy circle may be the best option. I mean there are spells like gate or plane shift, but the caster would have to be aware of where he was going. As to finding the circle...." Armand shrugs. "The last few times we were in the Culverwood it seemed to lead us to where we needed to be."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Tuesday June 14th, 2022 6:09:51 PM
Elyngael pays partial attention to the conversation. She walks in a slow circle around the group facing outward. She is trying to see if she can get some sense of what direction to go, hoping that her commune with nature has given her some sort of advantage.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Tuesday June 14th, 2022 7:47:08 PM
"I'm guessing if we give ol' Culverwood half a chance, it will take us where we need to go," Trellus ventures.
"If you can find an especially woodsy place around here, I'd vote we start there."
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Tuesday June 14th, 2022 9:06:17 PM
Moridark is wary about giving into nature as their guide. The Half-orc prefers more bookish ways. ”if all else fails I do have limited wish memorized if necessary. “
DM RobC - "I'm guessing if we give ol' Culverwood half a chance, it will take us where we need to go" Wednesday June 15th, 2022 4:18:25 AM
Elyngael walks in a slow circle around the group. It's not a very wide circle mind you. She finds the forest still impedes her if she gets too far away from Osul.
The party are presented what appear to be three different ways to go 'deeper' into the Culverwood.
Grindar and Armand believe the best course of action would be to find a faerie circle and do the meditation thing. Trellus is in favor, and suggests that the Culver may help guide them to their location. This would be especially true if the Culver is in need and recognizes the party want to help. Finding an especially woodsy place shouldn't be too hard to do. Though the commune spell answered a number of questions it didn't provide an exact location of a faerie ring, but Elyngael knows their best bet of finding one is in an untouched area. That means further into the Culverwood and away from the outskirts.
Moridark still has that limited wish spell up his sleeve as a 'just in case'.
Neshi meanwhile has a bit of a mess on his hands. The goop is stuck to his claws and hasn't come off yet.
Other than that, it's just a matter of deciding which direction to go and to start moving.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro Wednesday June 15th, 2022 12:00:00 PM
As he listens to his friend, He ponders the issue of the goo. Using some old cloth neshi tries to scrape the goo off with a rock and the cloth. If that doesn’t work he pours some Tauren wine on hand claw and tries again.
I haven’t been able to get any sort of communication going with Eberyon either so finding a faerie ring may solve two problems.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP d20+25=41 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 1:03:13 PM "Armand, didn't you say some mischievous fey threw a pebble or something at you last night, Maybe that is a sign that we aren't overly far from a fairy ring. Osul do you think your Find the Path spell may lead us to one? The other two options is to do what we can to heal the forest, or go all slash and burn on the woods. Personally I loath the slash and burn option, and flatly refuse to use that one, unless we are left with no other choice." Grindar looks around a bit trying to discover the condition of the woods to see if the healing option would be feasible. (Perception 41)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 d20+31=39 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 5:07:18 PM "Well that was pointless. I have no idea where to go." Elyngael is not comfortable with the forest. She tries to see if there's any Fey in the area. Perception d20+31=39
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Wednesday June 15th, 2022 5:50:19 PM
Armand scratches his head. "Well something threw an acorn at me, but I really couldn't say who or what did so. It could have just been a squirrel." He turns and calls out into the forest in High Woldian "We're here to help. We must go into a deeper realm of the Culverwood."
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+22=38 ; d20+40=57 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+40=50 ; d20+1=10 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 7:10:05 PM "I'm still waiting for the path to the place the Entmoots occur to become clear to me, but I am willing to dig deep and try to find a path to a Fairy Ring, but it would have to be a prominent location. Give me a minute first." 'Osul focusses on the places to locate such a ring. {Knowledge(Arcana}:38, Knowledge(Nature):57, Knowledge(Geography): 29} He asks Elyngael what she saw, but opens the question to everyone after. "Let's go on a hunt! Keep up the pleasant talk for the fae in common and sylvan." He takes on the form of a Deinonychus (scent, 60'- then halved for Tracking and keeping pace) {Perception:50, Survival(Tracking - Scent):60}
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 37, SR 25, HP (140/140) Wednesday June 15th, 2022 7:17:37 PM
Trellus wordlessly follows the group.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Wednesday June 15th, 2022 8:16:31 PM
Moridark flies just above Osul and awaits a direction of travel
DM RobC - "Let's go on a hunt!" Thursday June 16th, 2022 4:41:34 AM
Neshi starts trying to get the goo off his hands. It's really tough stuff and is hard to remove. The strong tauric wine really helps (even if it is a waste of very good wine!), though he finds that by chilling the tar and making it solid it's a lot easier to then simply just chip away.
Grindar isn't at all keen on burning the forest and wants to leave that as a last resort. It does mean there are two other options available though.
Armand believes it was a fey that threw the acorn at him during the night, and if so, that could mean they are probably close to a faerie ring right now. It is the sort of place you'd imagine fae would be attracted to.
Armand calls out in High Woldian, as Osul encourages the group to say positive things in Common and Sylvan.
Osul has a clear direction on which way to go if the party want to find the Ents though isn't entirely sure on the distance to travel. He's pretty sure - like Elyngael - that faerie rings would be further towards the middle of the Culverwood - if there is one - and away from the outskirts where travellers might accidentally disturb them.
The druid takes on a dino form and starts to lead the party inwards.
The forest keeps treating Osul positively and keeps the overgrowth low within 15ft of him. There are times where it encroaches a on his left, pretty much steering him to head right. Trellus was correct in his earlier thinking - the Culverwood knows you're here to help and is acting a little as a guide.
Every now and then you can hear giggles and whispers in the distance, but they fade every time you draw near. Nothing leaps out at you and no further acorns are thrown. DinO-sul can smell the fey around, and he can be pretty sure they are there but he can't see them.
It takes a good two hours at this pace but finally the dense forest thins enough that you see the clearing ahead. In the centre is a circle of delicate red mushrooms, each some 6inches tall, nestled into the soft grass.
On the opposite side of the clearing - some 70ft away - are four huge plants, slowing moving towards the faerie ring from the other side. On seeing the party they stop and stand still. Osul, Elyngael and Grindar can see that same black tar dripping from their tendrils onto the grass, and the tree they have passed is also stained with the substance.
Knowledge Nature check vs DC22... Highlight to display spoiler: {They are Giant Sundews}
It's a stand-off. You see them, and they see you.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP d20+5=21 ; d20+32=47 ; d8+14=16 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d20+25=29 ; 2d6+15=21 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Thursday June 16th, 2022 11:27:18 AM
Grindar feasily is able to recognize the plant creatures as Giant Sundews. (Forgot to add the +4 for favored enemy plants, so he rolled a 25) He is worried that the Sundews may try to destroy the fairy ring, and he rushes to put himself between the plant creatures and the ring. He doesn't make any threatening actions, but Cyrchwr Mawr is in his hand, and Cotton is standing 10 ft to his right. He singles for Cotton to be prepared in case they should want to fight, and both the Ranger and his companion ready an attack action, should the Sundews decide to attack first. He also announces to his friends that the creatures are giant sundews, but he allows those better suited to try to talk to them.
Grindar's readied attack Hits AC 47 for 16 damage plus 3 fire
Cotton's readied attack Hits AC 29 for 21 plus 4 shock and 6 flame
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Thursday June 16th, 2022 5:34:08 PM Assuming the ring is less than 40 foot radius. And that Grindar and Cotton are clear of the spell...
Armand casts Blade Barrier around the faerie ring, giving the ring at least 1 foot clearance. Blade barrier, crossing through is 15d6 damage reflex 22 for 1/2 damage.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Thursday June 16th, 2022 6:42:33 PM
Elyngael readies her bow with an adamantine arrow. She waits for the others before shooting.
Brawn AC 31 /17/28 HP130/130 CMD 27
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+40=50 ; d20+22=38 ; Thursday June 16th, 2022 7:43:18 PM Knowledge(Nature):50 Deinonych'Osul nods - when he has suitable vocal chords he will share - if someone doesn't beat him to it. He paces up to the other side of the blade barrier (nice!) from Grindar and Cotton and casts Control Plants(No Save, SR:38, Is Level the Character Level or Caster Level?)
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) d20+32=52 ; Thursday June 16th, 2022 9:14:58 PM
Moridark eyes the plants suspiciously and prepares to cast a spell if they make an aggressive move towards the mushrooms or the party.
DM RobC - "Let's go on a hunt!" - Map d20+14=28 ; d20+14=15 ; 18d8=82 ; d20+31=51 ; d20+31=48 ; d20+31=42 ; d20+31=45 ; d20+31=35 ; 2d6+10=14 ; 2d6+10=12 ; 2d6+10=19 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d20+31=51 ; d20+31=47 ; d20+31=37 ; d20+31=32 ; 2d6+10=16 ; d6=2 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 4:03:40 AM
Grindar calls out to the party what these plant creatures are and then rushes forwards to position himself between them and the faerie ring. He finds his progress unimpeded even when 15ft away from Osul.
Armand places a protective blade-barrier ring around the mushrooms - just in case.
Elynael readies her bow but doesn't fire just yet.
Moridark is a little suspicious and prepares to cast a spell (Highlight to display spoiler: {For a readied action you need to specify the spell})
Osul isn't here to talk and wants to protect those mushrooms as best he can. They can sort things out afterwards if need be. Besides, this faerie ring might be their only chance to get deeper into the Culverwood and he can't risk losing it. He moves up and casts a spell on the plants on the opposite side of the rings to Grindar. Both plants pause in their tracks as Osul seizes control of them.
It's a very effective tactic. Two of the plants are now under his control.
Osul doesn't have time to celebrate though. He feels a sharp and sudden pain in his head, and it feels like his brain is going to explode. (Osul to make a Will Save vs DC22. Fail=82pts damage + exhausted and stunned. Pass=41pts damage)
The non-controlled Giant Mildew have long reach and are able to attack Grindar and Cotton without getting in range for them to fight back.
The first sundew reaches out and wraps it's tendrils around Grindar! (Hit AC51. Nat20. Crit confirmed on AC48. Hit AC42. Grindar takes 45pts damage + 8pts acid damage and is grappled!). It pulls him in close and squeezes him tightly. The black tar mixed with the plants natural adhesive makes for a very sticky situation and Grindar is going to have to fight hard to get free. (CMD to escape: 51. Please make DC26 Ref saves with any attack you or Cotton make ).
The second sundew wants to feast on the half-orc as well. It can't get a hold of him, but does get a taste of him. (Hit AC45. Miss AC35. Grindar takes 16pts damage + 2pts acid damage!)
Despite not being hit, Cotton feels a tingling sensation in her head. (Cotton to make a Will Save vs DC19. Fail=Attack Grindar to the best of her ability!)
Elyngael's readied attack is triggered.
Black sap drips from the plant creatures onto the grass around them.
------------------------- Map - Feel free to tweak your positions a little
Sundew 3: Under Osul's control Sundew 4: Under Osul's control
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 133/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP d20+9=27 ; d20+28=40 ; d4+9=10 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+24=44 ; 2d6+15=20 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+16=18 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 7:34:03 AM
Cotton's save - 27 (pass)
Grindar instinctively knows that he can't swing Cyrchwr Mawr while grappled, (Can't make actions that require two hands) so without releasing Cyrchwr Mawr from his off hand, he draws one of his daggers with his main hand and slashes at the creature grappling him hitting AC 40 (26+4 (favored enemy)-2 (Grappled)= bonus of 28) for 10 slashing damage. However he finds the dagger sticks to the creature, and he is forced to abandon it for the moment. (reflex 19 - fail)
Cortton takes a 5ft step and than attempts to bite #1 hitting AC 44 for 20 damage plus 2 flame and 1 shock (reflex 18 - fail) however she finds herself stuck to the Sundew, and unable to attempt a second attack
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:66/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+28=47 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 7:29:03 PM {Will Save: 47 + Resist Natures Lure for 41 damage} 'Osul reverts to human form and wipes the blood from his nose. "Back up together!" he commands the two controlled Giant Sundews, and ushers them both one move towards the top of the map. Only after this does he sprout all manner of information about what these creatures might normally do.
Elyngeal will shoot at #1 since the blade barrier is going to obstruct some. Percise shot, Improved precise shot, Many Shot, Deadly Aim. First shot d20+25= 35 first arrow damage 1D8+12=19, electrical d6= 3, if evil 2d6=6 second arrow damage 1D8+12=18, electrical d6= 6, if evil 2d6=7 second shot d20+21=38 damage 1D8+12=13, electrical d6= 4, if evil 2d6=6 third shot d20+16=33 damage 1D8+12=15, electrical d6= 5, if evil 2d6=5 Forth shot d20+8=24 not sure if that will hit, damage 1D8+12=19, electrical d6= 6, if evil 2d6=5
Elyngeal tells Brawn to watch the rear in case something might be sneaking up on us. Brawn AC 31 /17/28 HP130/130 CMD 27
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet d20+14=24 ; 5d8=20 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 9:14:27 PM
Armand clicks his heels activating his boots of speed and repositions himself next to Trellus and Neshi.
He then casts Searing Light at #2. Range touch. 24 (d20+14). Damage 20 (5d8 unless they are some form of undead...)
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro 10d6=38 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 10:47:19 PM
Moving to line up on #1& 2, Neshi sends a quick bolt of lightning for 38 points damage. Reflex dc 23 for 1/2 damage
Trellus - MikeK - (AC40 T22 F36, CMD 41, HP (140/140) d20+18=20 ; 5d8=19 ; Sunday June 19th, 2022 5:35:54 PM
Trellus takes a step forward. He quickly sketches a protective spell, followed by a Searing Light to echo Armand.
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5' step forward. Question - Is the terrain difficult (can he charge)?
Cast Quickened Shield of Faith
Cast Searing Light at #2. Ranged Touch Attack hits ac20 for 19 hp damage.
In Effect Shield of Faith +4 deflection bonus.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) d20+32=52 ; Sunday June 19th, 2022 11:19:33 PM
Moridark eyes the plants suspiciously and prepares to cast a spell if they make an aggressive move towards the mushrooms or the party.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) Sunday June 19th, 2022 11:23:49 PM
Moridark hesitates casting his spell and 8s glad he did so. The mage flies overhead and begins casting.
DM RobC - "Let's go on a hunt!" - Map d20+21=23 ; d20+21=37 ; 18d8=71 ; 2d6+10=18 ; d6=4 ; d20+31=45 ; d20+31=45 ; 2d6+10=13 ; 2d6+10=15 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 4:13:00 AM
Grindar is all kinds of stuck. He manages to attack with his dagger but then needs to release it. Cotton sinks her teeth deep into the plant and gets a mouth full of tar for her effort. Her jaws are now firmly held in place. (Cotton will need to make a DC20 Str check - std action - to remove her mouth from the plant)
Osul directs his two plants to remove themselves from the battle and then he backs up as well in human form. He relays what he knows of these creatures, but he can already tell that these ones are more advanced than the ones he knows of.
Elyngael fires a number of arrows at the nearest plant. She notices her electrical damage doesn't do anything, they're not evil, and they are frustratingly resistant to her arrows. Brawn covers the rear of the party in case something sneaks up behind you.
Armand gets into a better position - quickly - and casts a searing light at the other plant. It's a good shot and does the sort of damage he'd expect to a living plant creature.
Neshi gets into a better position and casts a lightning bolt at the two plants - somehow missing Grindar and Cotton who are both held fast. The plants dodge some of the ligtning, and what they don't dodge doesn't draw as much 'blood' as he thought it would.
The grassy area is no trouble for Trellus. He finds himself able to move quite freely. He bolsters his own protection then follows up with a Searing Light spell. He must have been a little distracted as his aim is just slightly off and he misses his target.
Moridark begins casting... something? Very mysterious.
The enemy act...
Even with some distance between himself and the plant creatures, Osul feels that sharp pain in his head again. (Osul to make a Will Save vs DC22. Fail=71pts damage + exhausted and stunned. Pass=35pts damage)
The sundew that has Grindar stuck to him tightens it's grip (Grindar takes 18pts damage + 4pts acid)
The other sundew wants to share the meal and lashes out at Grindar as well (Hit AC45, 45. Grindar 13+15pts damage + 2+6pts acid)
Cotton still isn't feeling herself. (Cotton to make a Will Save vs DC19. Fail=Attack Grindar to the best of her ability!)
The two plants under Osul's control slowly make their way north and away from the fight.
Sundew 3: Under Osul's control Sundew 4: Under Osul's control
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) d20+32=52 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 8:49:33 AM
Moridark eyes the plants suspiciously and prepares to cast a spell if they make an aggressive move towards the mushrooms or the party.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:31, no 107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+28=37 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+40=51 ; d20+39=58 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 10:46:06 AM {Will Save: 37 + Resist Natures Lure for 35 damage} "Who is giving me the headaches?!" {Spellcraft:17, Perception:51, Sense Motive:58} 'Osul casts Heal - another one of those would be bad news.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 75/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 126/126 HP d20+11=21 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+26=39 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+13=25 ; d6=1 ; d8+14=21 ; d4+14=17 ; d4+9=12 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 11:06:45 AM
Cotton manages to break free from the adhesive (Str check 21) and resists the desire to attack her master and friend. (Will 21)
In the meanwhile, with few other options, Grindar draws his other dagger and slashes at his original attacker. His first attack hits AC 39 for 12 damage, plus 1 fire (reflex 31 pass) his second attack swings wide, most likely due to being grappled by two opponents, his third attack also misses, as does his fourth.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet d20+19=25 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 5:47:36 PM "Well frickety frack." Armand says as he see's the plants healing. "I feel like I'm wasting the spell but..." He moves up.
Armand casts Implosion, concentrating on Number 2 this round, Spell resistance check 25. Damage 170 Fort save 25, no damage.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC40 T22 F36, CMD 41, HP (140/140) d20+28=37 ; d10+12=21 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 8:25:26 PM
Trellus grunts irritably as his ray goes wide.
Having no better options, the man whispers a prayer, and charges.
--- Activate Domain Power Wpn Master (1/12) to take Mobility feat (AC 42 vs AoO).
Charge Plant 1, while drawing wpn. (AC 38)
Hit ac 37 for 21 hp damage
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro 15d6=50 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 9:54:06 PM
Neshi moves forward a bit and drops a flame srike on #s 3 & 4 50 points (No save as they are currently controlled by Osul?) 25 points fire and 25 points divine.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) d20+18=33 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+18=36 ; 2d6+11=17 ; 2d6+11=20 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 10:58:24 PM
Moridark finishes his spelk and a roc appears behind sundew 1. The roc immediately attacks hitting with both talons( AC 33, AC 38 confirmed crit AC 36) but missing with the bite (AC 20) the talons do 17 and 20 points of damage. Moridark casts a quickened protection from evil on Osul as precaution.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 Monday June 20th, 2022 11:01:12 PM
Seeing the less than desired effect of her arrows, Elyngael hesitates, unsure what to do to be most effective.
Brawn AC 31 /17/28 HP130/130 CMD 27
DM RobC - "Well frickety frack" - Map d20+20=36 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+21=26 ; d6=6 ; d4=4 ; 2d6+10=19 ; d6=4 ; d20+31=35 ; d20+31=49 ; 2d6+10=20 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 3:35:46 AM
Osul heals up his wounds. Based on what is happening to the others, it's not his proximity to the black stuff that's causing him pain and the sundews look occupied with the rest of the party. Something else is attacking him.
Grindar draws another dagger and slashes at the plant again. Cotton meanwhile is able to pull herself free.
Armand has had enough messing around and tries to blow up one of the plants from the inside. He watches with anticipation to see what will happen, but unfortunately it's not enough. The plant resists the spell.
Trellus charges into the fray and hacks at the plant, chopping away some of the smaller tendrils. (Trellus to make a DC26 Ref save or have your weapon stuck to the creature and unable to be used. DC20 Str check as a standard action to free it)
If plants could groan, this one probably would. A lot of it has been hacked away and a burst of pollen erupts from the fresh cut made by Trellus covering everything in a 20ft radius. (Trellus, Grindar, and Cotton to make DC26 Fort Saves. Fail=6pts Int Damage and Staggered for 4rnds. This is a poison effect)
Neshi decides it's a good time to prune back some of those other plants. They may be controlled but they aren't helpless. Both make their saves and only take minor damage - even less fire damage than they should have.
Moridark finishes his summoning spell and brings a roc into existence. The huge bird-like creature slashes at the plant with it's massive talons. (Roc to make 2 DC26 Ref Saves. Each fail is a talon stuck to the plant. DC20 Str check as a standard action to free one). The wizard quickly casts a Protection spell on Osul, just in case.
Elyngael is disheartened. Her arrows were able to damage the plants, just not to the extent she's used to. She ponders the situation.
The enemy act...
The plant gripping Grindar constricts its tendrils around him. (Grindar takes 19pts + 4pts acid. I think you may have missed the damage from June 17th in your totals). It maintains a hold on his body.
The second plant attacks Cotton! (Miss AC35. Hit AC49. Cotton takes 20pts damage + 3pts acid). It's tendrils are thick and sticky, and wrap around the rapke. (Cotton is grappled! CMD to escape: 51)
The other plants take no action and keep their distance as directed by Osul. Osul feels no further head pain, but Cotton still feels herself being drawn to other actions. (Cotton to make a Will Save vs DC19. Fail=Take no actions)
Sundews: AC32/TouchAC22 - CMD51 - DR10/Slashing - Resist Elec&Fire (15) - Regen 10 Sundew 1: 125pts - Grappling Grindar Sundew 2: 4pts - Grappling Cotton Sundew 3: 2pts - Under Osul's control Sundew 4: 2pts - Under Osul's control
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:31, no 107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+39=53 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 9:01:13 AM
'Osul takes a 5' step north, giving a thumbs up to Moridark. He tries again to spot or otherwise sense the mystery/invisible assailant(s). {Perception: 53} "...or is this where I start the meditating?"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 -19/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 103/126 HP d20+18=37 ; d20+25=30 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+19=34 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 11:57:41 AM
(Sorry about the 17th, Sometimes if I make a header change, and wait too long to submit the post, it reverts back to what it was before the change. It's very annoying, especially if I don't notice it.)
Grindar is overcome by his wounds and collapses. His wounds should have killed him, yet somehow he manages to heroically remain alive. (burned last 2 hero points to cheat death)
Cotton shrugs off the poison effect (rolled 37), than attempts to bite her captor. She misses her first bite but lands her second for 34 damage plus 3 flame and 2 shock. However she ends up getting stuck in the sundew's adhesive sap.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(28)20 / F(28)20; HP160/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, Protection fro 15d6=53 ; 17d6=62 ; d20+15=19 ; d4=3 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 7:12:31 PM
Neshi lines up for his next attack and sends a cone of cold shooting through 2, 3 & 4: 53 points each, reflex DC 25 for 1/2 damage. He follows it up with a quickened polar ray aimed at #2 ranged touch AC 19, 62 points damage, no save, loss of 3 points of dex.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC40 T22 F36, CMD 41, HP (140/140) d20+15=28 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+26=33 ; d10+12=21 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+16=18 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 7:28:43 PM
Trellus manages to keep a grasp on his sword. [Reflex 28]
As the pollen erupts from the plant, the man coughs out a "Light". Fortunately none of it gets in him. [Fort 31]
Seeing Grindar slump, the man frantically hacks away at the plant.
---- Full attack on Sundew 1 Atk 1 hits ac 33 for 21 hp. Atk 2 misses (ac25) Atk 3 misses (ac18)
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet d20+19=39 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 7:43:12 PM Oh wait, ignore that 39 roll, I read what happened to Grindar and am redoing my actions....good thing I looked before posting
Seeing Grindar go down Armand has to let his implosion spell go. He whips his metamagic rod of quicken out and clicking his heels races forward. (Can't quite get to Grindar with the people in the way so can't use Heal yet). He then channels energy to heal, excluding the plants. Everyone is healed 31 hp (9d6). He then uses his rod to cast Freedom of Movement on himself.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 d20+5=8 ; d20+31=42 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 7:49:03 PM
Elyngeal tells Brawn (in Elvish) "Scent prey." So that he will take some sniffs and act as a pointer for any nearby prey. Brawn's Perception d20+5=8
She scans around the area, looking for signs of crushed grass to indicate someone walking where there shouldn't be anyone present. She has a readied arrow to fire at the possibly invisible target. Perception d20+31=42
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) d20+14=28 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+11=19 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 9:12:18 PM
The roc manages to make the first reflex save but fails on the second. The giant bird use its standard action to attempt to pull free (Strength DC 19) The roc screeches is frustration. Moridark sees Grindar fall and commands his steed to fly down. The mage jumps from the back of the steed, grabs Grindat, and uses his dimensional steps to move both of them towards Armand, and away from immediate danger (G 13)
DM RobC - "...or is this where I start the meditating?" - Map d20+21=39 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=29 ; 18d8=90 ; d20+31=50 ; d20+31=42 ; 2d6+10=16 ; 2d6+10=14 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d20+35=46 ; 2d6+10=17 ; 2d6+10=16 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 4:16:40 AM
Osul tries to work out where this mystery attacker is, and Brawn lends his nose to the effort. Elyngael prepares to fire on any invisible or hidden foe that the duo may find. None can detect the presence of someone nearby. No footprints, trails or unusual scent.
Grindar's body goes limp. He should be dead, but his heart refuses to stop beating. Half-orcs are known to be quite stubborn creatures. Cotton sinks her teeth into the plant that has a hold of her. If it wants to eat her she's not going down without a fight.
Neshi lets loose with a Cone of Cold spell, catching 3 of the plant critters AND the sickly looking tree. He follows up with a Polar Ray on the Plant grappling Cotton but his shot goes wide. A crack appears on the truck of the tree. The black tar seeps from the cut and starts to run down the trunk. Highlight to display spoiler: {How are you quickening the Polar Ray spell? I'm guessing hero point}
Trellus keeps hacking away at the plant, desperate to kill it before it devours Grindar. (Trellus to make a DC26 Ref save or his weapon is stuck)
Armand draws in close enough to channel some healing goodness to those that have been hurt - primarily Grindar and Cotton. The two both look the better for it. Realizing he is a little close to the action Armand cast a Freedom of Movement spell.
Moridark flies over and drops in next to Grindar, superhero landing style. He grabs hold of the ranger and teleports them away to relative safety.
The roc is held firmly in place.
The enemy act...
With Grindar out of reach, the plant critter turns its focus to Trellus! (Hit AC50, 42. Trellus takes 16+14pts + 3+1pts acid. Trellus is grappled! CMD51 to escape)
The other plant keeps Cotton firmly held and maneuvers around her. (CMB46 to Move. Constrict. Cotton takes 17pts + 6pts acid.)
Neshi is wracked with pain. It feels like his head is going to explode. (Neshi to make a Will Save vs DC22. Fail=90pts damage + exhausted and stunned. Pass=45pts damage)
Sundews: AC32/TouchAC22 - CMD51 - DR10/Slashing - Resist Elec&Fire (15) - Regen 10 (Cold) Sundew 1: 136pts - Grappling Trellus Sundew 2: 64pts - Grappling Cotton Sundew 3: 28pts - Under Osul's control Sundew 4: 28pts - Under Osul's control
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 12/133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 103/126 HP d20+11=25 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 11:15:35 AM
As Armand's healing washes over him, Grindar finds himself in Armand's and Moridark's care, "Thank you friends, I thought I had woven my last" He shakily stands up, but realizes he is in no shape to rejoin the fight yet. He turns to Armand and asks, "Friend Armand could you weave some of your healing magics? I dare not rejoin the fight in this condition, and Trellus and Cotton could use my ax."
Meanwhile Cotton rips her mouth free of the adhesive sap, (str check 25) but remains grappled by the plant creature.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 143/143n CMD 27 Character Sheet Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 5:52:17 PM
Armand steps over to Grindar and slaps him on the shoulder casting Heal. (150 points, removes all adverse conditions). He uses his meta magic wand again to cast True Seeing and takes a look around.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 d20+25=26 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+8=10 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 5:57:59 PM
Seeing all the stickyness going on she decides to stick to what she knows best for now even if it's not working that well.
Elyngeal will shoot at #1 since the blade barrier is going to obstruct some. Precise shot, Improved precise shot, Many Shot, Deadly Aim. First shot d20+25= 26 miss second shot d20+21=26 miss third shot d20+16=20 miss Forth shot d20+8=10 miss
Elyngeal tells Brawn to stay on guard Brawn AC 31 /17/28 HP130/130 CMD 27
Trellus - MikeK - (AC40 T22 F36, CMD 41, HP (106/140) d20+15=22 ; d20+6=15 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 6:16:27 PM
Trellus loses his sword, and grunts at the blows. [Reflex 22] But a quick grin appears on his face as the plant creature's tendril slides around him.
For the warrior is sporting a Ring of Freedom of Movement, for just such sunbaked tactics. [Avoid Grapple]
He tries to retrieve his sword, but is unable to wrest it free. [Str check 15]
DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Don't forget for any spells cast at Neshi That they need to overcome his SR 18.}
Neshi feels the mental attack and kind of shrugs it off. will save 27
Thinking the attack might be coming from inside the fairie ring, he sends a message that way.
"We are trying to protect you ring from destruction please stop attacking us."
That said he casts a spell and sends a grasping hand to grapple # 2. CMB DC40 to grapple #2
Moridark (Wade) AC: 25 T: 16 F: 21 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 134/134 CMD: 28 Phantom Steed (Extended) d20+14=25 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 10:17:33 PM
The roc attempts to pull himself free to no avail (DC25).
Moridark casts Magic Circle vs Evil on Grindar before the fighter can run back inito the fight as a precaution. The mage moves to I17 and casts haste on the party.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:31, no 107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 11:39:44 PM "Excellent idea!"
'Osul takes one further step towards his Controlled {Round 5/17} Giant Sundews and starts summoning (SNA-IX), expecting a Storm Giant to appear {at I10:K12} at the end of the round.
Lethius - Augmented Storm Giant 15'x15' +15'R, Constant freedom of movement ... more details ASAP
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:31, no 107/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 Thursday June 23rd, 2022 8:21:47 AM
...as promised:
DM RobC - "We are trying to protect you ring from destruction please stop attacking us" - Map 18d8=68 ; d4=3 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+31=51 ; d20+31=46 ; d20+31=46 ; 2d6+10=18 ; 2d6+10=16 ; 2d6+10=17 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d20+40=53 ; 2d6+10=21 ; 2d6+10=17 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d4=2 ; Friday June 24th, 2022 4:15:35 AM
Grindar gets a chance to breath again. He blacked out for a little bit there, but his friends made sure he didn't end up with Gargul. Cotton rips her teeth free from the plant creature.
Elyngael unloads a barrage of arrows but she's just not having a good day. All her arrows sail harmlessly over the plants.
Trellus loses his grip on his sword, but fortunately the plant is unable to grip him! That Ring of Freedom of Movement was a great investment. He's unable to pry his sword free this round.
Neshi feels the mental attack but is able to shrug off most of it. He's worried it might be the faerie ring that is causing these mysterious attacks so calls out to it in a gesture of peace. His grasping hand spell is unable to get a grip on the plant.
The roc is stuck firmly in place. Moridark helps to buff up Grindar as a precaution, and then hastens the party. That oughta help the fighters!
Osul starts summoning a Storm Giant! It's going to get crowded over there soon.
Armand brings Grindar back to full health. He uses the quicken rod to cast True Seeing and looks about. That's when he sees it. That sickly looking tree isn't a tree. It's a creature that is hiding as a tree! Armand: Knowl Arcana DC22... Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a Tree Shape spell!}
The creature that had been hiding as a tree is smart enough to recognize the True Seeing spell and knows the jig is up. It drops the disguise and goes on the offensive. Several of you can tell straight away that it looks like a variant of a Mosslord! You can see it has already taken some damage, likely from Neshi's Cone of Cold spell.
It first tries to interrupt Osul's casting! The druid feels that familiar pain in his head again. (Osul to make a Will Save vs DC22. Fail=68pts damage + exhausted and stunned. Pass=34pts damage)
It then turns and points towards those in the party gathered to the west. The ground in that area gets covered in a thick blanket of toxic moss! (Moridark, Armand, Grindar, and Neshi are entangled, sickened, and must make a DC30 Fort Save or take 3pts Con damage! The sickened effect and Con damage are poison effects)
Finally, it looks towards the two plant creatures that Osul had under control. The plants start moving! One heads westward while the other moves south.
Osul can tell right away that at some point those plants were subjected to another Control Plants spell. Osul: Highlight to display spoiler: {You both have a Control Plants spell active on those two plants. They can't be directed to attack either of you. You'll need to make a Charisma check - as a free action - each round you want to direct them to do something. If you fail the check you can't control them that round. If you beat the check the mosslord can't control them that round. DC to beat next round: DC9}
Plant 1 attacks Trellus! It tries to grapple the cleric but he's just too slippery. It does deliver a solid blow across his head though (Hit AC52. Nat20. Confirmed on AC46. Hit AC46. Trellus takes 51pts damage + 9pts acid)
Plant 2 keeps a hold of Cotton and tries to snuff the life from the rapke (CMB to maintain grapple:53. Cotton takes 38pts damage + 6pts acid. CMD to escape:51)
Plant 3 has it's "eyes" on the Roc
Plant 4 wanders close to Osul but makes no attempt to attack him.
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:73/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+22=25 ; d20+28=32 ; Friday June 24th, 2022 4:59:10 AM {Knowledge(Arcana): 25} - "Tree Shape!" he shouts and berates himself for not seeing it sooner.
{Will Save: 32} - 34 damage - The target for a concentration check would be 10+34+9=53 and he wouldn't get Combat Casting, so that is d20+35 =
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy) AC 35+5/18/32+5 CMD 39 (99)133/(99)133HP Cotton AC 31+5/13/28+5 CMD 35 59/126 HP d20+13=28 ; d20+32=52 ; d20+32=40 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+25=39 ; d20+16=18 ; 2d6+15=23 ; d8+18=25 ; d8+18=19 ; d8+18=24 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; Friday June 24th, 2022 1:18:24 PM
Now fully healed, Grindar jumps back into the fray. He breaks free of the entangling moss and moves up to attack #1 (How long does the sickened effect last after leaving the moss?) he is effected by the con damage but attacks none the less. He confirms a nat 20 crit, while using improved vital strike for 78 slashing damage plus 2 fire and 12 holy (please ignore 4th d6 roll, got carried away clicking the mouse) (Reflex 31 = maintained grip)
Cotton continues to bite at her attacker landing her first hit, but getting stuck in the process. She inflicts 27 damage. (forgot to add the +4 favored enemy to the damage die roller)
Seeing that Cotton is in a tight spot, Grindar shouts out, "Is anoyone able to get Cotton out of there?"
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(31)25 / T(26)20 / F(26)20; HP107/151: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, mage armor, fire resistance 30, Protection from cold 15, d20+19=33 ; Friday June 24th, 2022 5:22:01 PM
Fort save DC33. Neshi not bothered by the toxic moss, uses his Evasion to mak his way out of the mossed area. As he reaches Cotten and teesl him that he is here Neshi reaches out and grabs Cotten, casts dimennsion door and whisks them areoss the space.
Armand (Robert D)AC 26(30)n /touch 12/flat 24norm HP 126/126 (143/143n) CMD 27 Character Sheet d20+17=36 ; d20+24=31 ; 15d6=50 ; Friday June 24th, 2022 9:29:30 PM Sorry I have not been posting properly. Been busy with work and DM posting combat in Lakeview Passage. I'm going to assume with Freedom of movement up I'm not entangled.
Knowledge Arcane 36 (d20+17) Armand calls out, "Some kind of tree monster over there!
Spends a hero point for +8 to fortitude roll. 31 (d20+24) Dang it. But he can't worry about being poisoned right now.
Armand moves southward out of the zone of poison. He then cast's Earthquake (red circle) 80 foot radius. A spellcaster on the ground must make a Concentration check (DC 20 + spell level) or lose any spell he or she tries to cast. Open Ground: Each creature standing in the area must make a DC 15 Reflex save or fall down. Fissures open in the earth, and every creature on the ground has a 25% chance to fall into one (Reflex DC 20 to avoid a fissure). The fissures are 40 feet deep. At the end of the spell, all fissures grind shut. Treat all trapped creatures as if they were in the bury zone of an avalanche, trapped without air (see Environment for more details).
He then uses his rod for the last time to cast Blade Barrier again, this time as a line. (grey) Reflex save 22 to avoid damage and be on one side or the other of the blade barrier. Damage 50
On going spells: Blade Barrier around the mushroom circle. Freedom of Movement
On going effects Sickened -2 to most every d20 roll -3 con
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 28n (32 w/buckler)T:17, FF:22n, CMD 37, HP 188/188 d20+16=19 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+8=16 ; d8+12=19 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=20 ; Friday June 24th, 2022 9:38:20 PM Mosslord? plant based, would knowledge nature tell us something about it? Knowledge nature d20+16=19
Elyngeal is unsure about the tree/plant man. She will continue to shoot at #1 to try and eliminate at least something and hope the spell slingers can slow or stop the moss thing. Precise shot, Improved precise shot, Many Shot, Deadly Aim. First shot d20+25=40 first arrow d8+12=19, second arrow d8+12=18 second shot d20+21=32 damage d8+12=20 third shot d20+16=18 miss Forth shot d20+8=16 miss
Elyngeal tells Brawn to stay on guard Brawn AC 31 /17/28 HP130/130 CMD 27
'Osul (Graham) AC:26 (T:21, FF:25), CMD:28, ST:(F17/R13/W28 + RNL), HP:73/107, Wildshape(XIX):8, L. Lord:17, S. Burst:14 d20+35=40 ; d20+3=11 ; Saturday June 25th, 2022 3:38:15 AM
...40 - oh well - bye bye Lethius! (I clicked Roll and it Submitted!)
'Osul Raises his eyebrows at Sundews 3&4 {Charisma Check: 11}"Go north - both of you - as quickly as you can and do not stop!"
The words Moss-Lordesque wander through his mind for a moment in search of something to connect with.
'Osul needs a better view, so he takes a 30' wander south and wildshapes into a huge air elemental.
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