Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (76/101 HP | AC: 18; Touch: 12; CMD: 24) | d20+14=19 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+14=18 ; d10+10=15 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=7 ; Monday June 6th, 2022 9:18:59 PM
Rolth continues to strike at galvo 8, taking advantage of the flanking from the shark. His ragey fight song endures as well. (Inspire courage, rage, bless, haste, flank)
glaive to hit (haste) +14 = 19, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss Slashing glaive to hit +14 = 24, damage 1d10+10/2 = 7 S glaive iterative to hit +9 = 13, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss S Paw 1 to hit +12 = 28, damage 1d4+4/2 = 3 B,S Paw 2 to hit +12 = 31, damage 1d4+4/2 = 3 B,S Bite to hit +14 = 18, damage 1d4+4 = miss B,P,S
Total of 13hp of damage to galvo 8, after halving etc,
Effect Tracking: Water Breathing (from Falco) Resist Energy 20 (Electricity) Bless Haste Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 10/12 rounds used (active) Rage 8/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Light 0/1 used True Strike 0/1 used Detect Poison 0/1 used Bless 0/1 used Magic Missile 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used 1st level 0/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+8=18 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+3=21 ; d8+2=8 ; Monday June 6th, 2022 9:46:09 PM
Ayotnom continues attacking Galvo 8 with the kama hitting once for 8 slashing damage.
18 vs AC; miss 27 vs AC; 8 slashing damage 21 vs AC; miss
Active Effects: Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10 Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes Water Breathing from Falco Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack Bardic Inspiration (Rolth) : +1 to hit and damage
Spells Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try 1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall 2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast 3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21+4=25 (T15/F14) 1/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec Tuesday June 7th, 2022 12:26:26 AM
Tsak lets out a yell, that one hurt. He goes back into total defence again for the round and starts looking for a way to retreat.
Protection from energy=63 left
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 2d8+8=19 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 9:53:35 AM
Before moving Falco reaches over and heals the badly injured Tsak and then swims behind him.
{Cure Serious @ Ayotnom: 19}
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+13=25 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+13=15 ; d8+13=17 ; d20+18=31 ; 2d6+15=25 ; d20+10=12 ; 5d4=10 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 12:25:16 PM
Elyas sits back and watches his summoned friends go to work.
The elemental steps to reach two targets, then swings at G6 twice. (or G8 if 6 is dead) fist: 25 to hit, 15 damage (reduced to 5) fist: 30 to hit, 17 damage (reduced to 7)
the orca swims to the flank and bites at G6 as well bite: 31 to hit, 25 slashing damage
the shark enacts a smite evil against G8 and bites it, but misses badly.
without a lot of good options left, elyas steps to the side and releases a burning hands spell against G5 DC 18 relfex save for half, 10 fire damage
DM Mark Battle Map d20+19=30 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d4=2 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=33 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 8:20:29 PM Mak drops his axe, draws his rapier and strikes G6. He hits with a Crit for 22 points of damage! (Drawing a weapon requires a move action or can be done as part of a move action.) Wil chides on of the Galvo and casts Sanctuary on himself, prooking at AOO from the G5. The Galvo hits him with a slam attack, inflicting 8 physical damage and 12 electric damage. (Wil needs to make a Concentration check with a DC of 10+(8+12)+1=31 to cast the spell successfully. Also, not sure what is meant by “takes a Defensive position.” Total Defense requires a standard action.) Kiwina hits G6 for 4 damage. Rolth hits G8 three times for 13 damage. Ayotnom hits G8 three times for 4 damage. Tsak takes a Total Defense action, making him harder to hit. Falco swims over to heal Tsak and heals him for 19 points (posted move also says Ayotnom.) (Falco cannot move both before and after his action unless I ‘m missing something. I moved Falco back on the board. If Falco was weighted down by 8 pounds or more he can walk along the seafloor at half speed. Otherwise he would need to make a swim check to move at one quarter speed.) Elyas casts Burning Hands at G5. Casting this fire spell underwater requires a DC 21 caster level check to pull off - I rolled 13 for Elyas so the spell fails underwater.
The Spiritual Hand Crossbows damage G8 and G5.
The water elemental hits twice G6 for 12 damage, killing the thing.
The orca swims over above G8, striking down at it for 25 damage. This kills the Galvo.
The shark misses its attack.
Only G5 remains. It moves 5’ to continue its attack on Wil, but first it needs to save against a Sanctuary spell (if Wil makes his caster check.) It saves with a 20. It attacks Wil with a bite for 5 physical damage and 10 electricity. Then it attacks with two slam attacks for 8 and 8 physical damage and 12 and 6 electricity.
(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)
(If you are casting a spell or effect, like channeling energy, you must let me know who is and is not affected. Channel Energy has a 30’ radius and if you do not have Selective Channeling, you cannot exclude foes from this healing.) —------------------------------------------------ Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 42+7 damage Galvo 6 - AC 23 - 94+22+4+5+7 damage - Dead Galvo 8 - AC 23 - 85+7+3+3+4+8+25 damage - Dead
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (76/101 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 10; CMD: 22) | d20+12=29 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=14 ; d10+10=17 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=7 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 9:37:16 PM
Rolth pivots to make a series of glaive and lunging natural attacks against galvo 5. He continues his inspiring song and rage, although his voice is getting a little hoarse.
glaive to hit (haste) +12 = 29, damage 1d10+10/2 = 8 Slashing glaive to hit +12 = 18, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss S glaive iterative to hit +7 = 19, damage 1d10+10/2 = miss S Paw 1 to hit +10 = 26, damage 1d4+4/2 = 3 B,S Paw 2 to hit +10 = 14, damage 1d4+4/2 = miss B,S Bite to hit +12 = 32, damage 1d4+4 = 7 B,P,S
(Total of 18hp of damage to galvo 5, after halving etc.)
Effect Tracking: Water Breathing (from Falco) Resist Energy 20 (Electricity) Bless Haste Low Light Vision (Darkvision when raging) Bardic Performance 11/12 rounds used (active) Rage 9/24 rounds used (active) Channel Energy 0/5 used Calming Touch 0/5 used
Spell Slots: Stabilize 0/1 used Light 0/1 used True Strike 0/1 used Detect Poison 0/1 used Bless 0/1 used Magic Missile 0/1 used Lesser Restoration 0/1 used Shield Other 0/1 used 1st level 0/4 used 2nd level 0/2 used
Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Tuesday June 7th, 2022 10:17:29 PM
Kiwina sees there is only one remaining galvo, surrounded and where he cannot reach it. So he does what he can for Tsak -- not much compared to the
Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d8+3=4 ; d8+3=7 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 10:19:19 PM
Kiwina sees there is only one remaining galvo, surrounded and where he cannot reach it. So he does what he can for Tsak -- not much compared to the clerics of the group, but Tsak gains 7 hit points as Kiwina casts his spell.
Active: * Haste from Elyas * Bless from Falco * Inspire Courage from Rolth * Cloak of the Manta Ray * Resist Energy (electrical) Ranger: 1st -- (used), Speak with Animals Druid: 0th -- Create Water, Detect Magic, Flare, Light 1st -- Obscuring Mist, (used), Longstrider, Longstrider, Summon Nature's Ally I 2nd -- Fog Cloud, Chill Metal, Resist Energy, Soften Earth and Stone Aumakua have one 1st ranger spell
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/-5- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d10+21=28 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+2=4 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=23 ; d8+2=6 ; d8+2=7 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=29 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+2=6 ; Tuesday June 7th, 2022 10:21:28 PM
"What did you do?" Wil asks then answers himself. "I know.. I know.. I don't need a lecture. I should of stepped back before casting a spell. Wil then collapsed in a heap. The voices in his head silent. (Concentration: 28) SW1 moved toward G5
To Hit Damage Bless +1 (morale) Inspire Courage +1 (Competence) +1 (Competence) Haste +1 (Untyped)
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid - (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used, Channel 3d6 + 3
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+8=10 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2022 12:01:19 AM
Ayotnom moves towards the one remaining Galvo.
He attempts a single attack with his Kama and misses (10 vs AC; miss)
Active Effects: Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10 Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes Water Breathing from Falco Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack Bardic Inspiration (Rolth) : +1 to hit and damage
Spells Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try 1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall 2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast 3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 3d8(6+6+1)+5=18 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 8:52:16 AM
There were way too many people and creatures crowded around the last Galvo for him to do anything. He then noticed Tsak and moved to administer a potion to the man. He stepped over to him and pulled out the potion from his pack.
OOC: 5'Step, pull out potion(move action), Administer potion)Standard action). Potion CSW 18 hp.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 6/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 2d8+8=21 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2022 9:24:21 AM
Falco floats back to the bottome (sorry about that GM) and surveys the Petals. Some are injured but no one gravely at the moment so he simply sends another dose of healing at Kiwana.
{Cure Moderate @ Kiwana: 21}
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+14=26 ; d8+13=18 ; d20+9=26 ; d8+7=11 ; d20+17=27 ; 2d6+15=22 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2022 10:01:05 AM
Elyas' merry band of summons turn in unison and swim over to the last galvo.
the water elemental swims up above the creature, punching down at it with one slam 26 to hit, 18 B damage = 8 after resistance
the shark swims out wide and comes back with it's high swim speed, flankin the galvo 26 to hit, 11 slashing damage
the orca also swims out. bit and attacks from off of the paltform, flanking with Rolth 27 to hit, 22 slashing damage
Elyas himself does not have anything of real help to cast against enemies that shrug off single target spells and are in the middle of a huge clump of allies. so he sits back and watches his magical allies do their thing.
DM Mark Battle Map Wednesday June 8th, 2022 12:10:30 PM Rolth attacks the one remaining Galvo, hitting it twice. Kiwina heals Tsak for 7 points (you seem to have made two healing rolls?) Wil collapses, lying still on the platform. Ayotnom attacks and misses. Mak administers a potion to Tsak, healing him for 18 points. Falco heals Kiwina for 21 points. Elyas watched his summoned creatures tear the Galvo up.
The spiritual hand crossbows continue their assault, hitting 4 times.
The water elemental hits the Galvo for 8 damage.
The shark hits the Galvo for 11 damage.
The orca swims over striking for 22 damage. This kills the Galvo.
As this last Galvo dies, it shoots an angry look at the party just before it’s remaining composite eels scatter into the water. As the sound of combat, amplified by being underwater stops, the silence almost seems amplified as well. All is quiet.
You see where this last galvo stoosd is a strange, grey husk, almost like a carapace of some sort. It's about 4’ long and about 2’ wide.
Perception DC 22: Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice there are some rather large pearls scattered about the platform and the sea floor. They gleam as light hits them, and there are 8 in all, and they seem to be where each Galvo was killed.}
(Those with energy resistance(electricity) should reduce electricity damage (varies by CL), and those with protection from energy(electricity) should keep track of total damage against the protection amount after applying resistance if you have both.)
(Remember, without Freedom of Movement, slashing weapons are at -2 to hit. Underwater rules are here.) —------------------------------------------------ Galvo 5 - AC 23 - 49+8+3+13+6+7+4+8+11+22 damage - Dead
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 43/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec d20+15=35 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2022 12:38:59 PM
(Perception vs spoiler=35 success)
Tsak 'comes to' swaying on his feet to find Mak trying to force feed him some liquid from a funny looking vial. Umm, mighta gone somewhere else for a second there. Did I miss anything? Where are the eels? Is somebody gonna grab those pearls that have appeared where the eels were, seems to be one for each of 'em. Did we win?
After a bit Tsak notices that he feels substantially better than he did after the last whack that he received, suspecting that he's been healed he thanks all who came to his aid.
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 1:22:59 PM "You decided to take a nap while the rest of us battled the bad guys old bean. No worries though, we sorted it." Mak said as he brushed at some imaginary dust on his clothing as he'd taken no damage at all in the fight. He hadn't been very effective either.
"I think we owe that battle to our spellcasters." Mak said "and the inspiring notes from our bardbarian as well. Well done."
Mak walked or swam rather over to his handaxe and picked it up, while he was there he hefted the large pearl where galvo 6 had died. Never seen one this big before. Mak admitted.
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+12=24 ; d20+16=18 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2022 1:58:31 PM
Elyas bows respectfully to each of his summoned creatures, thanking them for their help. each one in turn vanishes back tot he planes they came from.
Those galvos sure are tough. It is fortunate we were prepared for them this time without the interference of the fey. shall we see what it is we have won?
He exmines the husk, trying to determine what it might be and what to do with it perception on the husk - 24 know arcane - 18
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/-5- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Wednesday June 8th, 2022 4:36:55 PM
Wil is unconscious, dreaming of one of those group walks with the rest of the party. The kind of walk you would take in slow motion, just before the battle. Wil has a magic crossbow over each shoulder and one in front of him. Outside of the dreams, his magic eventually dissipates.
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid - (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used, Channel 3d6 + 3
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (68/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d6=2 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2022 6:19:51 PM
Rolth lets his anger fade and his song tapers off as the last galvo drops. After looking to ensure that the galvo are truly beyond recovery, he channels healing energy from Domi to help Wil and his other friends (all are in range) before picking up his previously dropped morningstar. "Good job all, especially those elementals, Elyas! That husk seems to be our goal here. I wonder what it can do?" He waits patiently for Elyas to figure it out.
(Channel energy = 4 measly hp of healing for everyone in the party. At least folks stop bleeding out)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=24 ; Wednesday June 8th, 2022 9:27:59 PM
Ayotnom notices the pearls and starts collecting the 8 pearls. He says, "Don't forget the husk. I'm pretty sure that is what we came for."
Active Effects: Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10 Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes Water Breathing from Falco Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack Bardic Inspiration (Rolth) : +1 to hit and damage
Spells Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try 1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall 2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast 3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast
Kiwina (Steve M) 66/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday June 8th, 2022 9:54:27 PM
Kiwina looks at the husk curiously, knowing he doesn't have the skill to figure out what it's for.
"It's not going to bother me if we don't see those eel monsters again."
OOC: The two rolls last post were because the first was a 1 on the die for a healing roll. . .
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 4d6=12 ; 4d6=12 ; d20+14=17 ; Thursday June 9th, 2022 2:37:06 PM
Before the petals can scatter Falco motions to gather around. Once in place he channels twice to top people off.
{Channel: 24}
WHile busy he does not notice anything else that might be seen.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
DM Mark Battle Map Thursday June 9th, 2022 9:09:29 PM Tsak comes to, grateful for all the healing. He has some questions as he notices the pearls. Mak thanks the spell casters and the bardbarian for their work in the battle. He picks up one of the pearls. Elyas graciously thanks his summoned help before they vanish. The shark and the orca don’t respond. The water elemental regards him cooly for a moment, nodding before it is gone. Wil lays there, unconscious. (Ordinarily, he would be making constitution checks to stabilize, but healing will remedy that.) Rolth channels energy to all and retrieves his weapon. He wonders about the husk. Ayotnom collects the pearls and also notes the strange husk. Kiwina looks at the husk. Falco also channels energy, healing his friends.
Things are quiet now. Motes and bits of debris move in the gentle flows of the water here. There are no fish in the area, having fled when the fighting started. Beyond you, your ship shimmers in the bubble of air that surrounds it.
Wil perks up with the healing.
In looking at the pearls, Appraise DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {These pearls are worth 1,000 gp each.}
As the Petals examine the husk, they can see that there are what looks like shoulder straps on the inside. Careful examination will show that when worn, it grants its wearer resistance of 5 against slashing.
Elyas cannot really tell much with that Knowledge Arcana roll. But if he were to cast Detect Magic, a decent spellcraft roll may reveal more.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+7=23 ; Thursday June 9th, 2022 9:45:25 PM
Rolth thanks Falco for the additional healing, gives Wil and his inside voices a hand up, and suggests, "Let's get back on the Rose and start back to Ardian. On the way, we can try to discover more about this husk. I'll assist you, if you like, Elyas."
Once back on the ship and underway, Rolth will cast detect magic and try to assist Elyas with the spellcraft check.
(Spellcraft = 23, success!)
Kiwina (Steve M) 94/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Thursday June 9th, 2022 10:12:52 PM
Kiwina helps those who want help back to the ship. He ponders the husk a bit more -- is it sized for a medium or large creature?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+5=23 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+18=35 ; Thursday June 9th, 2022 10:31:42 PM
Appraise: 23
"Hey, not bad these pearls are worth 1000 gold each."
He then casts detect magic and examines the husk, informing the others what he can deduce.
Spellcraft: 33 Know[Arcana]: 35
Active Effects: Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Tsak Protection From Energy (Shock) - 1 hour or 72 points of shock damage; Mak Energy Resistance (Shock) - 1 hour; energy resistance 10 Mage Armor - +4 AC - 6 hours Shield - +4 shield; immune magic missile - 6 minutes Water Breathing from Falco Haste from Elyas - +1 AC/ to hit/ reflex saves / +30 foot move / +1 attack Bardic Inspiration (Rolth) : +1 to hit and damage
Spells Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try 1st: Shield - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor - cast, Feather Fall 2nd: Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Resist Energy - cast 3rd: Protection From Energy - cast, Protection From Energy - cast, Protection from energy - cast
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 67/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec Friday June 10th, 2022 12:23:31 AM
Tsak walks over to grab a pearl and puts it securely in the sack at his waist. Then with the rest of the group he makes his way over to the Rose. He's looking forward to a hearty meal, but is a bit miffed when the cook serves up seafood chowder. 'Dang Eels' he thinks. It'll be a while before he gets them out of his head.
He sleeps well that night.
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20=17 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=8 ; Friday June 10th, 2022 8:51:32 AM
Wil wakes up with a start. "Adeline!!" he shouts then stares for a second. "I'm sorry, what do we have going on?" He casts channel energy for: 23hp
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon - used, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid - (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used, Channel 3d6 + 3
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Friday June 10th, 2022 9:30:50 AM
Mak swam back to the ship and collected his bow, then headed below deck to change into dry clothes.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+14=17 ; Friday June 10th, 2022 10:10:01 AM
As the others collect pearls and husks Falco heads back up to the ship, he keeps his eyes open for any potential issues. {Perception: 17}
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+27=29 ; Friday June 10th, 2022 11:26:34 AM
Elyas uses his bonded knife to use Identify, casting it and examining the husk to learn more. Spellcraft with Identify bonus and rolth's aid= 31 (wow, bad roll!)
let's gt this back to the Rose. It is certainly the thing we came for, and if we don't know what it does now we will have plenty of time as we trvale to learn more. we should get the magical compass recalibrated for our next underseas adventure
DM Mark Battle Map Friday June 10th, 2022 8:19:47 PM Rolth suggests getting back aboard the ship, and offers to help examine any enchantments on the husk. Kiwina helps everyone back to the ship. Ayotnom suggests the eight pearls may be worth 1,000 GP each. He casts Detect Magic and tries to figure out any properties the husk may have. Tsak pockets one of the pearls. He returns to the ship, and informs the cook that he’s not up for much seafood right now. Wil channels energy, healing all for 23 HP. Mak returns to the ship, making sure he has all his weapons and that none are left behind. Then he changes into some dry clothes. Falco keeps a sharp eye out for trouble as he heads to the ship. Elyas returns to the Rose. He casts Identify and then Detect Magic to try to figure out what this husk is.
As the Petals return to the ship, they are met by the crew. They offer congratulations and ale to celebrate the victory! They watched the whole thing, clearly worried both about the Petals and what might befall them if the Petals were overcome.
The husk is an odd thing. It looks like it could be worn on the back, almost like a carapace. As a magic item it would occupy the cloak slot.
Between Rolth, Ayotnom and Elyas, the Petals are able to divine that the husk grants it’s wearer damage resistance 5/slashing, and energy resistance of 10 against electricity.
The cook did indeed prepare seafood, but at Mak’s request he whips out some nice cheese and sausage, quickly warming up the sausage. He also has some cabbage he quickly cooks in with the sausage. It quite good as an alternative.
Nobody has the stomach for eels, including the crew.
They prepare the ship. ”Where to Captain Kiwina? Any special instructions? We’re still getting the hang of sailing her underwater. It’s a curious thing, but it seems just like sailing on the water. Not really sure how that works though.”
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Friday June 10th, 2022 9:50:28 PM "Back to Fargunia, so we can find our way to the next challenge." Kiwina wonders which challenge they should select next, and is glad they had Elyas on this one.
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Friday June 10th, 2022 9:59:18 PM
“So interesting, this world you all live in. I know… I know I live here too,” he counters. “I’m just saying, I’m enjoying this. Let’s keep going. Hopefully, I can stay conscious next time.”
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec Friday June 10th, 2022 11:43:18 PM
Tsak tucks into the cheese and sausage with cabbage. It's a strange mix, but hey, it's a strange wold.
He sleeps very well, but is still careful to get up in time for his turn at watch. He shares this time with Esmerelda, sitting in the crows nest, looking at the stars.
After the rest he feels very close to full health and marvels at how strong he and the group have become over their years of adventuring together.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Saturday June 11th, 2022 10:43:17 AM
The husk thus identified, Rolth keeps watch on the way home, and will pitch in with sailing if needed. "Who among us should wear the husk and flippers for now? I have a nice cloak already, so perhaps another front liner could don the husk? Or one of us could just swap it in when the situation seems to call for it."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Sunday June 12th, 2022 8:29:28 PM
Ayotnom says, "If the ensemble we are assembling should be worn together then all of us Taurs are out because our hooves or paws as the case may be render those flippers useless to us. I don't know if it would make sense to wait until we have more pieces of whatever it is we are collecting to figure out who may be the ideal candidate or not. I mean electricity resistance and the ability to shrug off slashing damage could be really useful in the right situation but if the items we are collecting are meant to synergize to where there is a hidden ability when you wear the whole set it might be better to wait and then when someone is wearing everything have us use detect magic again to see if we can suss out any hidden ability the entire set confers."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Sunday June 12th, 2022 9:40:24 PM "Perhaps Ardian will know whether we can wear them as separate pieces for now, then combine them later if needed."
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Monday June 13th, 2022 9:20:56 AM
Mak arrived at the tail end of the conversation and added. "You think it would resize for someone like Falco? Otherwise if you want to test it I'll volunteer, though I'm not certain I'd be the best one to wear it. Our options are limited to Elyas, Tsak, Wil, and Myself...hmm not so limited once you think about it. So as I said, unless Elyas needs to experience the equipment first hand I can be the tester. That extra mobility might be most propitious for the wizard."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Monday June 13th, 2022 10:04:58 AM
Falco is thrilled with the diversity of food offered. "A post battle sausage party seems as good a reward as the pearls we found!"
"I would be interested if the husk resized. Not worrying less about being injured makes healing others easier I guess. Either way really, if someone else wants it have at it."
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Monday June 13th, 2022 10:41:51 AM "I do not think i should be the one to don the equipment. I have little need of a shielding cloak or more mobility. it is rare that enemies get past you tougher folk in the front, and i have my teleportation abiltiies if i need to relocate quickly. For now i think we can parcel out the pieces. if it needs ot be worn together i imagine we would first need the full set. until then we can divvy it up a bit.
[ooc: as for resizing, I believe that is only an issue for armor and weapons. wondrous items automatically resize, and clothing items are size-agnostic. flippers on a four-legged creature might be stretching it a bit, but that's up to the GM if they would still be a benefit or not.]
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Monday June 13th, 2022 5:38:14 PM
"I do have a cloak of Resistance.. I would be willing to switch if someone is willing." Wil says. "I do not want to take away any advantage from the first line folks. You know.. if you wear that husk.. you may be husky." Wil laughed.. thought it was funny.
DM Mark- Back to Lovely Fargunia Monday June 13th, 2022 7:09:51 PM Kiwina gives the order to the crew to return to Fargunia. Wil seems glad to be alive. Tsak is ready to “sail.” He looks to get in the crow’s nest, but finds it high enough to be outside the air bubble that surrounds the ship. However, once the ship returns to the surface he is able to access the crow’s nest with ease. Rolth asks if anyone is interested in wearing the husk or the flippers. Ayotnom wonders aloud if weaning both the husk and flippers, and perhaps all the key items would have a larger benefit. He notes that taurs may be limited in what they can wear. Mak offers to try on the husk, wondering if it will resize to fit anyone. Falco seems glad to have a post battle sausage party aboard the ship. This raises some curious looks from the crew, but they are just as quick to go about their business and quickly ignore the comment. Elyas is not interested in wearing either item, and thinks spreading them among the party may be the best approach.
Mak, and perhaps others, will find that the husk can be worn in the shoulders slot. Some experimentation is that it has the same location limitations as any such item - you can only benefit from one magic item used in that location. You find the husk will resize to fit both small and large people as well.
Anyone trying on the fins will find that they also resize. Since they grant the wearer a swim speed equal to their land speed with an unnamed bonus of +10’, they could indeed benefit a land creature trying to move underwater, but they do not grant the benefit that Freedom of Movement does.
It’s still odd as the ship rises in it’s shimmering bubble of air. The sails seem to fill as if the underwater currents are simply air currents, and the crew is able to use both ropes and rudder to steer the ship as they would on the surface. Still, they are anxious to be in a familiar environment, and make for the surface. Breaking the surface, the bubble seems to vanish, and the ship moves to Fargunia.
Ramsey looks forward to getting more - and perhaps better - fresh food on your return, especially since Tsak looked a bit askance at the sausage, cheese and cabbage.
You reach the port as you did before. The Rose weighs anchor in the bay at Wedding City. You can see a dock area, but The Rose is too large a ship to use the small boat docks here. A boat is soon on it’s way out to you. You are asked if you have cargo to bring in or just passengers, and you are charged a gold apiece for transport. Ramsey comes along with a couple of crew. Your rowers are otherwise quiet on the way in, refusing to engage in conversation.
Once you reach the docs, you see it’s a bustling port as before. But this time, you are met with quiet looks of concern and mistrust. As the Petals disembark, an officious man approaches you.
”I am Algus, and I work with the dockmaster here. I do not need to know your business, but I would like your assurance that you pose no threat to our people. I presume you are here to meet with Ardian again. Again, I do not need to know your business, but what assurance do I have that you will not breach the privacy of the people of Fargunia? Ardian is a collector of lore. Can you tell me what sort of information he collects? Is he providing you with inforation about people of this town?”
The two men with him eye the Petals somewhat suspiciously, but remain quiet. None are armed. You suddenly seem to have all in earshot listening for your response, though most try to pretend they are not listening.
Knowledge Nobility DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {You conclude this is a person of some importance and perhaps authority here. You also know that the higher the nobility, the more secrets they seem to have.}
Sense Motive DC 0 - Yeah, you don’t need much Sense Movie to note these people are distrustful and very private.
Sense Motive DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {This person seems genuinely worried and apprehensive. You sense no threat to you so much as he perceives both the Petals and Ardian as a threat, if the way he spits out the man’s name is any indication.}
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+19=21 ; d20+21=35 ; Monday June 13th, 2022 8:10:02 PM
Rolth can tell that this fellow is genuinely worried, and no fan of Ardian.
(Sense Motive = 21)
Rolth therefore attempts to put him at ease with regard to our intentions. "Very well, Algus, I assure you that we pose no threat to your people, nor do we intend to bring them harm. And while we are new to this land, we have earned a reputation as right-thinking enjoiners of all that is good in our own homelands, even from the outset of our journeys together..
As far as our attention to the privacy of the people of Fargunia, we have thus far visited this place twice, and not had any claim made against us for any such invasion of privacy. We fully intend to continue to respect the privacy of the people here. In that respect, I cannot fully answer your next question, regarding what sorts of information that Ardian collects, as he is as entitled to privacy as any other here. That said, I have no reason to gainsay your characterization of him as a seeker of lore, and he has scrupulously avoided giving us any information about the people of this town. He--and we--are focused on the lore that we seek, going about our own private business in that pursuit. Which in fact we will continue doing, with your leave."
(Diplomacy = 35)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+15=33 ; Monday June 13th, 2022 8:46:17 PM
Sense Motive: 33
Ayotnom gets that Algus and his men are legitimately concerned both with their business and Ardian.
He echoes what Rolth says and adds, "I know you do not wish to know our business but perhaps if you knew what we were doing you would be more at ease with our trafficking with Ardian. We are on a quest to thwart the threat that is The Deep from returning. Ardian has set us on this path with the lore he has collected being instrumental to our success thus far. We need to keep going on the path we are on and thusly expect to return to Ardian several more times after we meet each challenge he has appraised us of. As Rolth has pointed out in treating with us he has been observant of the privacy of those in this town and has only shared with us the information we seek in being able to thwart The Deep. Considering the risk The Deep poses to everyone, for one who is obviously concerned with the safety of this village you should be wishing us and Ardian well in this endeavor. I understand and can respect your desire for privacy and our mission has nothing to do with violating your wishes but our mission is concerned with the safety of all who could be threatened by The Deep after all."
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Monday June 13th, 2022 10:18:31 PM
Anywhere else, Kiwina would pitch in to help Rolth and Ayotnom. But this is Fargunia, and he has a feeling that keeping quiet is best right now.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec Tuesday June 14th, 2022 12:50:37 AM
The cabbage and sausage have had an unfortunate effect on Tsak's internals. He's trying to stand a polite distance away while still being able to follow the conversation. All while looking totally at ease.
He is, of course, quite at ease with staying silent, especially in the face of bureaucracy. He fears Ayotnom my have disclosed too much too easily, but the men don't look threatening so he keeps his shoulders loose and his hands well away from any weapons.
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 d20+9=14 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+3=6 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 8:41:39 AM
Mak pressed his lips together when the minotaur spoke. He hoped that taur hadn't revealed too much. Rolth had the right of it thus far and Mak would have offered up some helpful assistance as well but he was just too stunned with Rolths eloquence.
Mak stepped forward and said. "Our apologies if our presence has created any worry among the constabulary. Perhaps this peace offering and our assurance that our business isn't in the trade of Fargunian lore would allay your fears." as he handed over a pouch with 82gp, 16sp, and 45cp.
OOC: Diplomacy +3, Roll 6....OMG LOL!
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 d20+9=14 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+3=6 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 8:41:39 AM
Mak pressed his lips together when the minotaur spoke. He hoped that taur hadn't revealed too much. Rolth had the right of it thus far and Mak would have offered up some helpful assistance as well but he was just too stunned with Rolths eloquence.
Mak stepped forward and said. "Our apologies if our presence has created any worry among the constabulary. Perhaps this peace offering and our assurance that our business isn't in the trade of Fargunian lore would allay your fears." as he handed over a pouch with 82gp, 16sp, and 45cp.
OOC: Diplomacy +3, Roll 6....OMG LOL!
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=24 ; d20+11=26 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 9:23:10 AM
(Sense Motive: 24) (Diplomacy: 26) "There is some concern on our part to Ardian but Ayotnom is correct. The bigger concern is the Deep and what I've heard it's been doing to victims. We should all be worried. Allow us to defeat the Deep for you." "Can you tell us what your concern is with Ardian? He seems to provoke quite a reaction. Maybe we can help negotiate peace between you and him?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+11=24 ; d20+11=26 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 9:23:10 AM
(Sense Motive: 24) (Diplomacy: 26) "There is some concern on our part to Ardian but Ayotnom is correct. The bigger concern is the Deep and what I've heard it's been doing to victims. We should all be worried. Allow us to defeat the Deep for you." "Can you tell us what your concern is with Ardian? He seems to provoke quite a reaction. Maybe we can help negotiate peace between you and him?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+4=22 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 10:15:39 AM
Elyas keeps quiet, letting the others speak. too many people giving the same information will not help anything. He tries to look friendly and smiles at the other people that are watching the group.
Diplomacy? = 22 (not sure if that makes sense to roll here, seemed better than any other option)
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+4=22 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 10:15:39 AM
Elyas keeps quiet, letting the others speak. too many people giving the same information will not help anything. He tries to look friendly and smiles at the other people that are watching the group.
Diplomacy? = 22 (not sure if that makes sense to roll here, seemed better than any other option)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=28 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 10:19:35 AM
{Sense Motive: 28}
Falco listens to the man speak and cocks his head to the side. Now what is this town hiding that they are so worried for privacy? Wouldn't think to care if he just acted more normal. He decides to keep a closer eye on the goings on while they are in town though he makes no direct inquiries.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
DM Mark- Back to Lovely Fargunia d20-1=10 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 7:33:07 PM Rolth attempts to allay Algus’ concerns. He is very diplomatic in his response. Strangely, Algus seems somewhat satisfied that Rolth pushes back on his inquiry about Ardian. Ayotnom echos Rolth’s words, adding that the Petals are working with Ardian to defeat something called The Deep, and that The Deep poses a threat to Fargunia. (I rolled a diplomacy roll for Ayotnom since he chimed in while Rolth was trying to win them over and a 10 is a pretty neutral roll, so no harm, no foul.) Both Rolth and Ayotnom note that Ardian is only disclosing lore unrelated to Wedding City and Fargunia’s citizenry. Kiwina, Elyas and Falco remain silent. Tsak tries to remain silent, but certain elements seem to escape his digestive system, causing both sound and smell. He moves away a bit. Mak tries his hand at diplomacy, offering these men some payola. Wil mentions the victims of The Deep, and echoes Ayotnom’s warnings. He asks their concerns with Ardian, and this seems to offend them.
Ugh. These guys are kind of complicated. Sheesh.
Sense Motive DC 10:Highlight to display spoiler: {Ooof. These guys definitely noticed Tsak’s flatulence, but clearly are pretending they did not. Tsak’s flatulence is his business.}
Mak’s diplomacy roll combined with an offer of money is taken as an attempt to bribe officials in their normal course of business. The two quiet men suck in their breath at the offer, exchanging glances and looking expectantly at Algus.
Algus eyes narrow as he draws himself up to his full height. He replies to Mak, ”You are new here sirrah and your friends are kind, so I shall let this be a warning. Attempting to bribe an official of Wedding City is a municipal offense, and a rather serious one. But one that I shall let pass. This time.”
Still, the man is more intrigued by Ayotnom’s and Wil’s mention of a threat to the people here.
”We find Ardian’s peddling of secrets and lore … distasteful. But he has not broken any of our laws that we are aware of. Still, there are times when threats to the security of our people must give way to privacy. I accept your assurance that Ardian is not violating our right to privacy. Since you have mentioned it, I should know what threat this Deep poses to us? How Deep is it? I wonder that Ardian has not come to us about this matter. Indeed, if you are acting in the interests of Wedding City and Fargunia, you should be recognized for your service, even if discreetly.”
“Except for the bribing. There’s still no bribing, no matter how noble your other actions may be.”
Knowledge Nobility DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {Bribery is not uncommon, and not usually so strongly reacted to.}
Sense Motive DC 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {Neither Algus nor his companions are actually mad at Mak. Their reaction was more an official need to respond to what they perceived as a public affront. If fact, you sense they may be rather relieved to not have to pursue it further.}
Sense Motive DC 17: Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense these men are conflicted. They find asking you about The Deep distasteful, but they seem to believe you and are worried.}
Adults in the area are carefully ignoring all this, and carefully listening if they can. Kids in the area however are very interested. They wave at the little owlman, they look at Tsak’s big cat, and they seem very impressed by Kiwina. ”Hey mister. Are… are you a horse?”
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+15=33 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=16 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 8:27:29 PM
Sense Motive: 33, 34, 16
Ayotnom takes note of the fact they noticed Tsak's Flatulence and they are relieved not to pursue the bribery mattter further.
He says, "Well The Deep is a threat serious enough to pull us away from the Taur Isles where some of us were pursuing a quest to reunite the separate Taur races. However, the threat The Deep poses is that dire that it needs to be dealth with sooner rather than later."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+19=23 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 8:35:31 PM
Rolth is conflicted over whether to roll his eyes at Mak's effrontery, or give him the side eye to shut him up, but in the end does neither. He gives thanks that his olfactory senses are not as keen as a full lion's, given Tsak's proximity, and focuses back on Algus and his companions. Those worthies are clearly concerned about the threat, but put off by the public discussion, overt bribes, and more.
"We are glad that you accept our genuine assurances, and appreciate your discretion in all these matters. As far as the Deep, perhaps it would be best to discuss that more discreetly as well. I should not like for frightening rumours to get about, should someone inadvertently overhear a few of our words on the wind. Is there some suitable place nearby where we could privately trade current information about this threat for recognition or future information about this threat, so that we all emerge equally better off? I think we could spare a little bit of time for that before returning to Ardian. What say my fellows?"
(Sense Motive = 23)
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+12=25 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 9:49:48 PM (Sense motive = 25)
Kiwina thinks these men would like to know more about the Deep, but wonders if their culture would permit them to trade information with the Petals when the Petals have already said they are trading such information with Ardian. It almost gives him a headache wondering whether Ardian would morally have to be included in the conversation to avoid anything they might consider a conflict of interest -- and which Kiwina would no doubt consider idle banter.
"Am I a horse? No, I am a centaur. And there is an island full of others like me just a few days sail away."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec d20+5=18 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 12:56:08 AM
(Sense Motive=18)
Tsak senses some conflict in the men, presumably between the local customs and the requirements of leaders in the community. He also senses that most of the group are aware of his current predicament, and choosing discretion. He's glad Mak hasn't picked up on it yet. Looking around he is relieved to see no naked flames in the vicinity.
Rolth's suggestion of a discreet meeting place makes a lot of sense, Tsak will go along with that assuming its well ventilated.
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 d20+9=10 ; d20+6=7 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 8:03:26 AM
Mak was stunned to silence. Bribes worked last time. What gives?
OOC: KS: Nobility +9, Roll 10; Sense Motive +6, Roll 7....2 1's...oh the dice roller hates me or has a wicked sense of humor. LOL!
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=16 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 11:55:39 AM
Falco listens in wondering just how far the right to privacy goes with this group. He is about to ask when he sees the kids looking. Quickly he waves back while his head rotates to the extreme and back as only an owl can do.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste d20+7=23 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 12:37:28 PM
Sense motive = 23
Elyas can tell the guards don't quite seem to know what to do with the party. "I agree with Rolth here. if you would like to know more about the Deep and our role in fighting it, we would be happy to meet somewhere a little more secure. if you do not want to pry into this affair, trust that we are acting in the way that we think will best benefit everyone here and in our own islands, and we are not in any way trying to disrupt your way of life in Wedding City. "
Elyas also takes note of their reaction to the bribe and the obviously overdone outrage about being offered coin. It doesn't seem like they are really mad, but they did say it was a pretty big offense. maybe we just need ot be more slick about our bribing in the future?
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+14=28 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+14=23 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 3:47:10 PM
(Bluff: 28 - Wil really wants to belly laugh due to the flatulence.. It's just plain funny but he manages to keep it together.) "Let's not be further disrespectful. We do not wish to cause problems and only wish for maybe some assistance. ... but is there anything we can do to assist you? We only want to help. " He asks. (Diplomacy: 23)
DM Mark- Back to Lovely Fargunia Wednesday June 15th, 2022 7:42:59 PM Ayotnom tries to convey how serious a threat The Deep is without going into detail. Rolth suggests to Algus and the Petals that they have a discussion with the man in private. Kiwina tells the children there that he is not a horse but a centaur, and that there is an island with many centaurs a few days away. Tsak is fine with a private meeting, so long as it is well ventilated and free of open flames. Mak shocked that his offer of money was so abruptly rebuffed. Falco shows off his owl-like head turning for the kids. Elyas also suggest a more private venue for discussion, but says he understands if these men would rather not know and simply trust the Petals in this. Wil assures the men that the Petals only want to help.
There are a number of busy workers, a few and gagged betrothed couples holding hands, and a few folk simply enjoying the day and the nice weather.
The children seem impressed and intimidated by the HUGE horseman there. An older girl pipes up in response, ”Oh, yeah, shure. A centaur. I’ve heard of centaurs, just never seen one. So, that must be a minotaur and that one a liontaur. Wow.” Several seem to want to draw near, but nervously look around at the adult nearby.
A couple of the kids move up to Falco, and laughs as he says, [b]”You’re a funny birdman. I like you. Can you fly and stuff? Can you see in the dark like an owl.” The other child elbows him and give him a look like he’s being rude.
Algus absently shoos the children away as he says to the Petals, ”Yes, a more private locale would be better.” As you go, you sense that these three are known here, and given some difference. People try not to be obvious in their observation, pretending to not notice even as they scurry out of the way.
Ramsey mutters, ”This place is weird.” Then he says to the Petals, ”I’ll go see to some supplies, and some better food for master Tsak and his kitty.” He trots off with his two crewmen.
Algus leads you to a nearby warehouse, and as he enters with his two companions he directs several workers to leave and give them the place. They comply without complaint. You also notice neither Algus nor these two men appear to carry any weapons. Their clothing is serviceable but well made, and they wear some understated jewelry and fur trimming that suggests people of wealth and importance.
Does everyone go?
Algus addresses the Petals that come with him, ”While we in Wedding City do value and protect individual privacy, you speak of a threat to us which makes this a matter for the City. [b]”Now then, what is this Deep and how is it a threat? Do you have anything to back up this claim? I do not mean to impugn your character, but this is indeed a big claim? Is Ardian the cause of this? We have no quarrel with him, other than the fact that he seems to buy and sell information.” This last bit is said with some distain.
His two companions seem to nod in agreement, listening intently to what the Petals have to say. It seems odd to you that they have neither asked your names, nor offered theirs beyond this Algus fellow.
How do you respond?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Wednesday June 15th, 2022 8:44:48 PM
Ayotnom goes to the warehouse stopping to get the husk and the flippers before he does so.
When he enters the warehouse and it clears out and he is asked about the Deep he says, "Ardian told us that long ago the creature had a gateway from another place into the Wold. Nearby underwater races were subjugated and fell thrall to this thing, some even becoming transformed. Eventually heroes rose up from these aquatic folk and fought the creature back, but they were not strong enough to destroy it, so they sealed it with a Teucri artifact and broke the artifact into several items and hid them. However the power of the seals is beginning to fail and The Deep, this creature, is beginning to push back through. Ardian became aware of this due to his divinations but he was an old man and he sought us the 8 Petaled Rose to deal with this threat as we have experience with similar things in the past. Therefore he wanted us to set out and retrieve these keys so we can vanquish the Deep once and for all and prevent others from falling thrall. We already have this husk and these fins. There are several other items we have been instructed to collect hence my remark earlier about needing to make several trips back and forth from her and other ports of call but as I said we mean no harm to Wedding City or the privacy of its denizens. We just wish to be free to go about our business and collect the rest of the keys we need to put an end to The Deep once and for all."
At the mentioning of the husk and the fin he shows the Wedding City folks the 2 items.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Wednesday June 15th, 2022 9:07:27 PM
Rolth nods as Ayotnom does a fine job of telling the most recent lore that we learned about the Deep and what must be done. He adds, In our adventures across the Taur Isles, we have run into signs and minions of this evil power known as the Deep. The Deep is some sort of malevolent power that seems to be making a play for renewed domination in the region. It's minions distribute magical amulets that warp the minds of their wearers, turning them into mindless, aggressive pawns. We met a chuul that used a piece of the Deep, part of a tentacle, to cursedly warp the flesh of those in its thrall, making them tentacled monstrosities. The chuul was accompanied by frog-like Deep Ones. The chuul promised us power if we joined it, and madness, despair and death if we resisted. Earlier, we encountered and defeated a sort of reverse Cecaelia named Aaroth, who told tales of a coming doom that was beyond our understanding. And on our sailing journeys, we passed a great rock formation that looked tentacled as well. If you have seen or later find any signs of such things, like tentacle amulets, folk behaving oddly or aggressively, and the like, please share that information with us in equal measure that we might use it to be successful in our quest to defend this whole area from the threat."
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday June 15th, 2022 10:32:41 PM
Kiwina mistrusts the culture here enough to tag along but keep quiet. In particular, the idea of asking for information about other people worries him since it seems against local sensibilities. surely there is a discreet way of doing so, he just doesn't know how here.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec Thursday June 16th, 2022 2:54:27 AM
THE LOOK that Esmerelda gives Ramsay's retreating back after the comment about her being "Tsak's kitty"! Tsak won't be surprised if the crew return to the ship to find their bedding shredded and nasty deposits secreted in strategic places. Cats are like that. Oh well, given the rules in Fargunia it's not his job to go blabbing about their indiscretion. They'll work it out.
Tsak follows the party along to the warehouse. Ayotnom's summary is indeed impressive and earns him the revered 'nod' of approval from the stoic ranger.
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+12=17 ; Thursday June 16th, 2022 9:00:13 AM
Wil breaks from the group to explore asking if anyone would like to join him. He promises to stay well within the rules of the island... at least to try. "I think a pub is probably best... to get some info." (Perception: 17) "I don't really know what to look for though... figure if I'm pleasant enough maybe I can hear something."
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Thursday June 16th, 2022 3:01:57 PM
Mak breaks away with Wil, dragging Tsak along with them at the mention of a Pub. We'll be discrete he says winking at Rolth.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Thursday June 16th, 2022 7:56:02 PM
Rolth smiles and thinks to himself, "This sounds like the set up to a bad joke. "A boor, a mixed mind, and a perfectly nice ranger walk into a bar. Everyone buys the half orc a drink because they feel sorry for him."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Thursday June 16th, 2022 10:41:46 PM
Ayotnom waits to hear the Wedding City Officials reaction to their story
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Thursday June 16th, 2022 11:22:40 PM
Splitting the group up in a place like this can't be good, Kiwina thinks.
DM Mark- Back to Lovely Fargunia Thursday June 16th, 2022 11:38:14 PM Ayotnom summarizes (rather efficiently) what he knows of The Deep, showing these men the husk and the fins that have been found. Rolth adds details about The Deep the Petals encountered before Ayotnom joined the party, including the offer of “power if we joined it, and madness, despair and death if we resisted,” and a promise of coming doom. He meetions the tentacles amulets and strange rock formations, asking these men to let the Petals know is they encounter such things. Kiwina worries about the nuances and mores of this culture, fearful of missteps. Tsak nods approval at Ayotnom’s summary. Wil goes in search of a pub to see if he can find more information. Mak goes with Wil, trying to bring Tsak along. He tries to assure Rolth everything will be fine.
In the Warehouse, Ayotnom, Rolth, Kiwina and Tsak share some information. The three men take all this in, listening intently. They are interested in the husk and the fins, though only Algus touches them after politely asking to see them. He examines them in some detail before handing them back. The other two men recoil at parts of the tale, though Algus seems to be made of sterner stuff.
Algus replies, ”As I said I am Algus, assistant Dock Master in Wedding City. My friend here is Nevent, trader and Captain of the vessel Silent Kiss. This is Herol. He owns the cooperage works, and oversees packing of a good many things for shipment. I have heard tales of tentacled amulets relating to nearby isles populated by the Tauric races. I chalked these up to just sailors’ tales. But I see they may have some truth. Assuming what you are saying is true, we urge caution. Ardian’s information seems to sell his information, which we detest. While there are times when information has value, but it needs to be a trade of information not sale to the highest bidder. In any event, you are free to go about your business.”
“You have given me much to think upon, and I thank you for that. Should you run into any trouble here, you may give them my name or send for me. Tell them you go with my knowledge and you should have free reign here. But do not pry into private affairs while you are here - I cannot protect you from that.”
“Tell me, is there information that I can provide you?”
The other two men curtly echo Algus’ acceptance of the Petals and their information.
Algus adds, ”I tell you what, should you defeat this Deep thing please inform me of this. If you can show that it posed some threat to Wedding City or Fargunia, I would appreciate knowing that as well. We take threats to our way of life seriously. And nobody like things with tentacles.” The others nod their heads in agreement.
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Wil and Mak look around. Curiously, there are few signs or pieces of written information. They do some a place with rough men coming in and out, and a huge wooden tankard fixed above the door. They go to this place, and enter.
It’s a busy tavern. Servers move about the place. It falls silent for a moment as Wil and Mak enter, but soon a bard in the corner pipes up, making his words into a song.
“Newcomers are here with tales to tell. But do they bring gold for their ale as well? Perhaps they come seeking marital bliss, No gags and a bond? It seems something’s amiss!”
The crown roars with laughter, cheering the bard’s jeers of these new comers. They seem to welcome Wil and Mak to join them.
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Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec Friday June 17th, 2022 3:45:58 AM
Tsak thanks the three gentlemen for their patience and understanding. He can't think of anything to ask at that moment, so with a 'sorry' look to Rolth and Kiwina he runs off trying to catch Wil and Mak. He sights them just as they head into the watering hole and quietly makes his way in afterward taking a seat in a darkened corner. Wil, Mak and a bunch of intoxicated strangers: this outta be good.
If a server wanders past Tsak will order a pint and a nibble.
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Friday June 17th, 2022 7:19:39 AM
Mak spotted Tsak and greeted him warmly with a smack on the back. "Watch it, I think that bard is trying to marry people off. Either that or he's scoping out a mate. Be careful."
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Friday June 17th, 2022 8:08:47 AM
Kiwina is relieved and confused that things are going so well here. It seems he will never understand human society.
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Friday June 17th, 2022 9:40:56 AM "it may be some time before we are able to complete our mission and stop the Deep. But we will keep you informed once we know more. Elyas replies to Algus.
if you will do us the service of keeping a lookout for any of these amulets we would be very grateful. they show up in the strangest places and always bring trouble with them.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=10 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 10:33:27 AM
Falco answers the kids. "Sadly I cannot fly but I can see in the dark. I can also make things light up!" He casts light on the shoe of one child who seems the happiest and gives an owl hoot. He follows along to the warehouse as the others walk away.
One the others are finishing in the warehouse Falco politely chimes in. "I would not say that Ardian is selling information per say but you do seem to have a very strict rule or privacy and information. Is there some sort of guideline, I would hate to inadvertently offend with a simple inquiry about how ones day is going."
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Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+14=19 ; d20+14=27 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 3:01:15 PM
"I'm so glad you made us a song," Wil says with a smile and a slow drawn-out accent. "Do you have any stories to sing? What's the most popular, bard?" Wil asks "What do we have to drink?" (Diplomacy: 19) He murmurs a bit, fighting the urge to blurt out something but manages to contain the voices that are bursting within his head. "Please, stop." he quietly urges. (Bluff: 27)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Friday June 17th, 2022 5:33:42 PM
Rolth nods as Elyas asks them to keep us informed if tentacle amulets start to show up in the city. And he thanks Algus and his two companions for the leave to continue our quest. As for information that these worthies might provide, Rolth's only suggestion is that they let us know who else in or near the city might be interested in helping us in our quest, whether materially or with knowledge of their own. Otherwise, he is ready to proceed back to see Ardian and get ready for our next challenge.
DM Mark - Getting the Party Back Together Saturday June 18th, 2022 3:02:15 AM Tsak doesn’t spend time in the warehouse, and heads out to find Wil and Mak. He spots them going into a tavern and rushes to join them. Mak welcomes Tsak and half-jokingly warns him about the bard. Wil thanks the bard for his song and asks for another. He also manages to keep the crazy in check. Kiwina is both pleased and puzzled things seem to be going well with Algus, Nevent and Herol. Elyas assures Algus the Petals will keep him informed, and asks him to be on the lookout for any tentacled amulets. Falco responds to the children before casting light on the shoe of one. The children squeal in delight, and the one with light on his shoe feels quite special. In the warehouse, he asks about the privacy rules in Wedding City hoping they are written down somewhere. Rolth thanks Algus for his cooperation. He asks if there is anyone else in town that might help in the Petals quest?
The bard responds to Wil. ”Ah my good cleric. There is always another song. What say you? Is a song worth buying me a drink? You can be the judge of that. He launches into a song about Fargus the founder of Fargunia. You learn he led his people here to safety from their old home away to the north and the west in the Cursed Lands, “far from prying eyes and grasping hands.” The crowd seems to know this song and joins in on the chorus.
The drinks are good and the company turns out to be more relaxed than you’ve encountered elsewhere. Raucous, unfamiliar, and odd at times - but decent company here at least.
After a bawdy song about a woman that sells seafood by day and herself by night, he then sings a song about the current ruler of Fagunia, his Lofty Grace, Barmurg, Archbaron of Fargunia. It’s mentioned that he is the son of the Adopted son of Fargus, and that he rules well, and steady, asking little and giving little in return.
The bard asks from across the room who Wil, Mak, and Tsak are - where are they from, why are they here, what do they seek here in Wedding City? This questioning seems rather odd given what the party has encountered, and the bard is the only one asking questions of the three.
—----------------------------------------------------- In the warehouse, Algus responds to Falco.
”Certainly we have many written laws, rules and exemptions to protect the privacy of people in Fagunia and Wedding City. But really, it is just common sense - a person’s secrets are his most valuable possessions, are they not? You must understand, people do not buy or sell information in Fargunia, rather it is exchanged. Buying or selling people's information would dehumanize them! No one asks for information or digs into someone’s past without giving equal information about oneself or a subject desired by the others involved in the exchange. If we are friends, we share information with each other and in doing so enhance each other's lives.”
The other two nod in agreement.
Having misunderstood Rolth’s request for anyone that might help in the Petal’s quest, Algus replies, ”What sort of help do you seek? All are free to pursue commerce here in Wedding City. Goods may be bought, ships may be hired. So long as no questions are asked that would pry into personal matters of course.”
Herol eagerly adds, ”Yes, tell me what it is you need, and I should be able to help you get it."
Assuming those in the warehouse are finished, Algus and his friends will usher you out of the warehouse and back into the bright sunlight outside. You think you know the way to Ardian’s tower.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Saturday June 18th, 2022 5:42:47 PM "Well, at this moment, all I think we need to know is where the closest tavern is, so we can find our companions and be on our way. Can you help us track them down?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Sunday June 19th, 2022 8:21:20 PM "The nearest bar is a good guess. Another bar if not. Wherever they are, they know to look for the Rose. At least it's a harbor town. That means routine dealings with people from other cultures, which means Mak and Wil might not draw too much attention. And Tsak can help them as well."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Sunday June 19th, 2022 9:51:19 PM
Ayotnom says, "This is certainly an interesting facet of Wedding City that I was not aware of. I don't believe the Agents of the Mailed Fist who became its Knight's Commanders were reminded of your privacy clause then again maybe because they are used to dealing in contracts they did not need to be? As I said earlier we are sorry for any offense we have given and as I am just saying now we understand why secrets are considered so valueable."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 90/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: water breathing, blessed, resist elec Monday June 20th, 2022 3:31:16 AM We're ADVENTURERS from the Taur Isles! We're here for ADVENTURE! And we seek any information relating to.... err adventure? Tsak started strong but petered out at the end. But at least he told the truth and didn't give too much away.
He is struck by the thought that a travelling bard may be good cover for the eyes and ears of the king. Also the bard may be the only other person in the room not bound by Fargunia's attitudes toward sharing information.
He happily grabs two drinks, thanking Wil for the shout.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Monday June 20th, 2022 12:52:43 PM
Falco nods at the explanation. "That makes sense. I was worried there was something more stringent. Sounds like an exchange of answers is the best way to talk to people which is a good method in general. I doubt I have ever offered someone five gold to tell me where they are from.":
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DM Mark - Getting the Party Back Together Monday June 20th, 2022 6:36:21 PM Wil offers to buy a round of drinks. This makes him popular, and costs him about 50 gold. Tsak announces you are adventurers who like to adventure and are committed to adventure. Rolth asks Algus where the nearest tavern is. Kiwina echoes this, adding any nearby bars might be good to know about as well. Ayotnom thanks the men for better explaining some of the culture and mores of Wedding City. Falco also seems glad to have some insight into Fargunia’s rules.
Rolth, Kiwina, Ayotnom, Falco and Elyas are directed by Algus to the nearest tavern - which seems fairly straightforward. The men also try to describe where some better taverns could be found, but without good signage, the Petals are entirely sure they could find these places without help.
Fortunately their first stop is the one they need.
They approach a noisy tavern and they have a hard time squeezing in. The place smells of sweat and beer. There they see Mak, Wil and Tsak are the focus of attention - and they seem to be rather popular just now, as a bard makes some good natured jibes at the three.
The trio are asked by one of the only people in town that seems actually ask questions why they are here. They limit their responses to vague reference to being adventurers, but seemingly adventurers that have gold as Wil buys everyone drinks. The patrons there are grateful, and cheer as they slap Wil on the back. But they never actually enter into conversion with the Petals.
As the other heroes enter, the bard calls to them too. ”Ah, more of you, eh? Why this place seems to be crawling with adventurers seeking, well, adventure? I wonder what has this armed and armored crew has been up to? You don’t look like you seek weddings here in Wedding City. What are you here for? What tales do you have to share?”
He smiles as he says, ”Perhaps you would make a good song. Well, you’ll make for a song either way. But I cannot sing you heroes if I don't know your heroic deeds.”
The crown cheers again as they look to all them Petals for an answer to the bard.
(We don’t need to drag this out - I’m just wondering what, if anything, you all share with this crowd.)
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Monday June 20th, 2022 6:57:55 PM
Wil has begun to become intoxicated, he puts down another 50 gp for another round, blurts out that he was kidnapped and kept within a pirate ship for two years. These wonderful gentlemen rescued him. And then, “Our boat is special… really special. Wanna know what it does?” And his plan to get information from people at the bar flies out the window, with his sobriety.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+21=39 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 7:39:26 PM "You want to know what sort of adventures we've had? Well then, consistent with local custom, let me trade you a song for your song. Here's one from the middle of our time together, called The Demon Went Down to Imod City." Rolth unslings his sargrass lute and begins with a flourish.
The demon went down to Imod City He was lookin' for a ship to steal He was in a bind 'Cause we were close behind And he was willin' to make a deal
When he came upon this young taur Strummin' on a lute and playin' it hot And the demon jumped Into the back room And said, "boy, let me tell you what
I guess you didn't know it But I'm a fancy lute player too And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you Now you play a pretty good lute, boy But give a demon his due I'll bet a the Herald whole Against your soul 'Cause I think I'm better than you"
The boy said, "my name's Rolth Niheow And it might be a sin But I'll take your bet And you're gonna regret 'Cause I'm the best there's ever been"
Niheow, tune up your lute and strum the catgut hard 'Cause hell's broke loose in Imod City, and the demon deals the cards And if you win, you get this ship that elementals hold But if you lose, the demon gets your soul
The devil opened up his case And he said, "I'll start this show" And fire flew from his fingertips As he struck a chord down low Then he pulled his claws across the strings And it made an evil hiss And a band of demons joined in And it sounded something like this
{insert cacaphony}
When the demon finished Niheow said, "well, you're pretty good, old son But sit down in that chair right there And let me show you how it's done"
He played Hell Hounds on the Trail, run boys, run The demon's in the House of the Violet ones Halfling in back room pickin' up dough Beat the Eight Petaled Rose? No demon, no
The demon bowed his head Because he knew that he'd been beat And he laid that golden instrument On the ground at ol' Rolth's feet
Niheow said, "Aaroth, don't come back If you ever want to try again I done proven it once you son of a bow I'm the best that's ever been"
Once done, Rolth offers thanks and good night, and tries to get the party out of there and back on the quest, heading for Ardian.
(OOC: Inspired by Charlie Daniels' Devil Went Down to Georgia, of course.)
Perform (Sing) = 39
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Monday June 20th, 2022 11:05:18 PM
Ayotnom says, "Well I can tell you that Imod himself recruited me to replace another minotaur named Son Imod who was tasked with helping to reunite the separate Taur races. Ostensibly that is why I'm here too but we kind of needed to take a detour and our new quest is currently sort of a secret for now. After we succeed we can tell you all about it but our enemy has its spies. Personally I'm after the person who murdered my father, I hope to one day track him down and tell him, "Hello my name is Ayotnom Ogini, you killed my father, now prepared to die." Personally I aspire to become a duelist so I can best this person in single combat and have vengeance.
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Monday June 20th, 2022 11:12:36 PM
Kiwina does not volunteer information about himself, and considers how best to deal with Wil if he starts telling too much about the Rose. He decides the best response would be to tell more fanciful tales while letting the audience in on the "joke" that he's just humoring Wil.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Tuesday June 21st, 2022 12:03:15 AM
A lion, a horse and an owl walk into a bar, Tsak is relieved to see the rest of the team. He'll help Wil to get some fresh air, hoping that Mak takes the hint and follows him outside. Once that is achieved its back to the Rose to sleep this off. Then tomorrow: we're off to see the wizard, tra la...
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Tuesday June 21st, 2022 9:01:31 AM
Wil has begun to become intoxicated, he puts down another 50 gp for another round, blurts out that he was kidnapped and kept within a pirate ship for two years. These wonderful gentlemen rescued him. And then, “Our boat is special… really special. Wanna know what it does?” And his plan to get information from people at the bar flies out the window, with his sobriety.
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Tuesday June 21st, 2022 10:51:00 AM
Mak was so used to being drunk he'd actually figured out how to be quiet about secrets. "We've got secrets." he added to Wil's comment. "We shouldn't share them." he said shaking his head knowingly.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Tuesday June 21st, 2022 11:31:43 AM "Seeing Weddings? Sir, if you are proposing you will need to find my father, he is a halfling." Falco responds with a laugh while he decides not to buy more drinks based on Wil's state. _______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Tuesday June 21st, 2022 1:39:05 PM
Elyas tries to come up with an appropriately vague answer to what the adventurers are doing here, but before he can come up with something that sounds good rolth bursts into song. Elyas smiles and claps along with the song then orders a drink.
DM Mark - "We've got secrets." Tuesday June 21st, 2022 1:40:07 PM Wil finds his judgment is becoming impared. So he buys another round for everyone. Rolth’s eyes light up at the opportunity to perform, and he does not disappoint. Ayotnom says that Imod himself has called him to his current task, though he hesitates to say more as there are spies about. Then he mentions his personal quest to kill someone in revenge. At this, people pull back from Ayotnom. Nobody wants to be mistaken for whomever he seeks to kill. Kiwina remains quiet, keeping an eye on Wil. Tsak moves to Wil to get him up and moving. Mak rises to leave with the others, careful to keep a hand on a table to steady himself as he says, "We've got secrets. We shouldn't share them." Falco throws back a jibe at the bard. One look at Wil’s state tells him another round of drinks may not be a good idea. Elyas claps along to Rolth's song.
Rolth’s singinging is on point, and even his lute playing is good. The crowd erupts and several patrons use Wil’s money to send drinks his way. The bard takes off his hat and bows to Rolth, [/b]”You have taught me a new song this day, one I shall remember. May I know your name so I may give you credit when I perform it in the future? Also, where do you hail from and where are you going?”[/b]
As the Petals make their way out of the pub, the three more inebriated members in tow, the bard asks, ”If indeed you are adventurers, what is the name of your group and the ship you sang about? How shall I sing of your exploits? I can always make up an entertaining name for you, but that is usually not appreciated.”
The crown cheers Wil out as he leaves, many there raising multiple tankards as he stumbles out.
Once out, the Petals are able to recall where Ardian’s tower is. They make their way there. Knocking on the door, they are met with a call asking who is knocking. Once they identify themselves, they are let in by Rainard who is clearly relieved to see them. ”Ah, you have returned. Master Ardian was becoming a bit agitated, which made me a bit worried for your safety. Come, come. I will let him know you are here.”
Soon you are meeting with Ardian. The old man is bent with age, and he gives the Petals an appraising stare for a moment. ”You’re back. I am quite glad, though I was a bit worried. Long has this prison been in place, so these are no easy tasks. But it’s clear that you were the right ones to answer my call. Come, show me the next key you have found.”
Perception DC 17:Highlight to display spoiler: {Rainard has crept in by the door and is watching but trying not to be seen.}
As the Petals hand over the Husk, he examines it. ”The ancient texts mentioned a husk but, frankly, I wasn’t really sure what that would be. Ah yes, it looks like this might be worn. Tell me, is it magic? Have you divined its properties? The legend spoke of a fight - did you have to battle something, or was that an allegory to something else?”
—--------------------------------- FYI - you may recall that the tasks were:
The Challenge of Might - You must fight to prove your ability, don’t be shocked by what you come upon. A husk is needed. (Complete)
The Challenge of Speed - Fleet of tail and fleet of fin, are you quick enough to swim? Prove you don’t need them to gain the Key. Find the fins. (Complete)
The Challenge of Durability - Rocks and disruption, you must endure the onslaught, you are not allowed to harm those that challenge you. The gifts given during this challenge are what you seek.
The Challenge of Charm - Their call is dangerous, but you must convince them to give up something beautiful, it is the key.
The Challenge of Discernment - The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek.
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+21=29 ; d20+14=22 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 6:52:40 PM
Kiwina tells the bard, nodding at Mak and Wil, "With friends like these, you can't keep secrets, and even in the Taur Isles there aren't many groups like us."
When it comes time to talk with Ardian, Kiwina is willing to take the next challenge on the list. He sees Rainard watching, and tries to figure out what the tengu is up to. (Perception = 29, sense motive = 22) Even if he does not figure anything out, he will watch what Rainard does after the conversation is done.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=17 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 9:01:30 PM
To the bard at the tavern, Rolth will reiterate that we are the Eight Petaled Rose and our ship is called the Rose. He figures that, having mentioned those in the song, it will do no more harm. Similarly, he is willing to name himself, Rolth Niheow, hailing from Liontaur Isle. As far as where we are going, well, we will go where Domi calls us, by Domi!
Rolth ignores Rainard skulking inside the doorway and waits to see what the others have to say about the husk and the fight. When the time comes, he is fine pursuing whatever challenge his colleagues prefer, choosing the Challenge of Charm if asked.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=21 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 11:13:57 PM
Perception: 21
Ayotnom says, "Rainard, why are you skulking about like that? If you are Ardian's assistant can you not be trusted to see what we are up to?"
Ayotnom then says to Ardian, "It is magic. It confers to the wearer damage resistance 5/slashing, and energy resistance of 10 against electricity. I have a suspicion that when the whole ensemble is worn together potentially a new power is unlocked but I have nothing to back it up. Also yes there was a fight, an underwater one against a bunch of galvos. Galvos DR/slashing is totally not cool underwater" (OOC: it happens in video games)
Ayotnom then says, "I know you guys are saving Discernment for later but dispite being a minotaur I don't think I'm necessary particularly durable at this point in my journey. Maybe when I become a master duelist who can use my high intellect like a shield to thwart attacks but not right now. Also I'm not particularly charming so personally I vote for Discernment just from where my talents lie but if you guys want to do one of the other ones, I'll help I just don't know how useful I'll be."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 6:55:56 AM
The cool night breeze has helped Tsak regain a bit of his composure, and the walk to the tower has also done him some good. He ignores the bard, has answered enough questions already. Adventure!, Ha, what he wants now is a nice soft bed. But he knows the 'meet with the wizard and renew the lock and save the Wold' thing is kinda important so he focusses as best he can. He's not sure why people are discussing Rainard, the guy is just there. Sheesh, people are weird.
As for the next challenge, he has no issue with Ayotmon's suggestion.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+14=22 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 10:58:04 AM
{Perception: 22}
Falco notices Rainard but Ayotnom speaks before he can.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 d20+14=19 ; d20+14=16 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 11:59:10 AM
Mak straightened up and took a long look at Rainard.
OOC: Perception +14, Roll 19 Perception +14, Roll 16. Looking for the Deep items on Rainard
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d6=6 ; d20=15 ; d20=4 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 12:53:40 PM
Wil sobers up on the trip. He smiles a bit, such a fan of being slightly popular. "That was fun," he said finally watching Rainard as they pass. "Maybe it's a feature, not an option," Wil commented. "Maybe his face is just stuck like that. I've consulted Wardd a few times on my way here and I have the last and first.. but I'm not against any suggestions."
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 1:05:33 PM Let's not deliberate too long in choosing oiur next mission. we will have to do them all in good time Elyas comments. Endurance would probably be pretty straight-forward if painful. the others sound less dangerous but probably more challenging.
he has no strong preference, but would vote for Endurance next if a clear choice isn't made by the Captain.
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 2:37:46 PM
If the challenges continued to be underwater as they had been Mak had very little hope that he'd be any more helpful with the tasks than he had at present. The last battle he thought he'd done well with were the coral golems and then it was only the strength of his blade that aided him. Not his slick moves in and out of combat.
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 6:23:19 PM "Mak brings up a good point -- most of us don't move well in the water. Could we get some sort of weights that people could wear to walk around on the sea bed?"
Kiwina also remembers that Ayotnom wasn't with the group when they pulled Rainard out of the water after he had survived a Kraken attack -- a circumstance which now makes Rainard's response to Ayotnom's questions all the more interesting. (Assuming the previous sense motive roll would apply.)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Thursday June 23rd, 2022 12:57:09 AM We could definitely do with some more of that 'move freely underwater' malarky, whoever's got that should load up and share it around. Tsak was lucky he had a slashing weapon against the eels, or he would have been no use at all.
Realising he's just told a bunch of powerful magic users how to suck eggs, he shuts his trap and does his best fade into the background trick...
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Thursday June 23rd, 2022 1:52:08 AM
Ayotnom waits to see what happens (OOC: checking in; not sure if I'll have a chance to necessarily post here before tomorrow evening)
DM Jeremy Battle Map Thursday June 23rd, 2022 12:00:39 PM
Kiwina tells the bard that secrets aren't something some of his friends are good at keeping. He is open to the next challenge on the list, and he notices Rainard watching the conversation. He tries to decipher what the tengu maybe doing.
Rolth introduces himself to the bard, and offers the name of the party as well as the name of their ship. He ignores Rainard and listens to the conversation. if asked, he would prefer doing the "Challenge of Charm" next.
Ayotnom calls Rainard out and shares with Ardian what they discovered about the husk, as well as sharing his hypothesis as to how they work. He votes for the "Challenge of Discernment" next.
The night air sobers Tsak up a bit, and he remembers the important task before them. He has no problem with Rainard being there and wonders what the fuss is all about. He has no problem with Ayotnom's suggestion.
Falco sees Rainard but Ayotnom speaks up before he can.
Mak give Rainard the once over.
Wil enjoyed his time at the pub, and notices Rainard. He has a hypothesis and decides to seek Wardd's advice on it.
Elyas reminds the Petals to not overthink the next challenge. and has no major preference. if asked he would vote for the Challenge of Durability
Mak is beginning to dislike the whole underwater thing.
Kiwina suggests obtaining some weights to keep them on the sea floor. He remembers that Ayotnom wasn't there when they rescued Rainard, and is curious as to how he will respond.
Tsak tells the magic users that they need to be more forthcoming with the "Freedom of Movement" spell, and than remembers that he just told a room of magic users how to do their job, and closes his mouth.
Realizing he has been seen, Rainard begins to stutter, "I-I-I'm s-sorry, I-I just find this so fascinating, and my curiosity got the better of me." Turning to Ardian he says, "I-I'm Sorry master, please forgive my intrusion." It is clear, he is telling the truth, and that the tengu means no harm, but Ardian is furious, and goes off on the poor guy, "You will be washing latrines for the next week, for this infraction, and I will summon a band of ogres to defecate and fling their feces all over the place each day, twice a day, until the time of your punishment is over!
Turning to the Petals, Ardian calms down and says "I apologize for my apprentice. He is a fool, but he does show promise at wizardry. Now which challenge would you like to do next? So far Durability and Discernment have been mentioned, and charm as well, which of course is all of the remaining challenges. You'll have to narrow it down. So far I have 2 votes for discernment, and 2 for durability, but only 1 for charm"
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Thursday June 23rd, 2022 12:55:47 PM
“Sir,” Wil says, then pauses. “Having started to speak I will finish my thought. I had apprenticed under my father for the House of Darts. I understand the tendency to discipline the apprentice but embarrassing them in front of strangers is disrespectful. Even for a gruff old man as yourself. I’m sure I will receive a rebuff from you. That said, our tasks to complete are waiting. I would like to select the Discernment challenge next.” “I apologize…” he directed this toward Rainard, “but be sure Warrd has not abandoned you.”
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Thursday June 23rd, 2022 1:01:23 PM "Have your taught your apprentices the most basic things like prestidigitation? Would kind of make your threat hollow I would think."
Regarding the challenges. "I am content with either though I think endurance would require a nights rest. Sounds like I should be at my full healing capacity for that." _______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Thursday June 23rd, 2022 9:50:29 PM
Ready to rest up and get on with our next quest, Rolth will support Wil's choice of Discernment.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Thursday June 23rd, 2022 10:46:13 PM
Ayotnom calls after Rainard, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to get you in trouble. I only meant to figure out if you were a potential spy for The Deep, apparently you weren't just curiious."
Ayotnom says to Ardian, "I am somewhat of a Wizard myself though I admit I think my studies will focus in a somewhat more martial tradition from here on out so forgive me if I speak out of turn but Rainard was clearly just curious, surely curiosity is a plus in a potential apprentice especially if one seeks to delve the mysteries of the arcane. As for the challenge I stand by my previous vote for Discernment. I think my intellect, spells and trained perception could prove a boon in this challenge"
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Thursday June 23rd, 2022 11:18:09 PM
Clearly with Wil and Rolth both in favor of discernment, "It seems that most of us favor Discernment, Ardian."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Friday June 24th, 2022 1:01:41 AM
Looking at the interaction between master and apprentice, and the reaction of the petals, Tsak wonders if the discernment challenge hasn't already begun. Ahh, but wait, we aren't all underwater.
Discernment
The ranger sighs inwardly, life is so much easier with less syllables.
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Friday June 24th, 2022 8:59:15 AM
Elyas nods, Discernment it is. have you discovered anything further about this challenge, Ardian?
DM Jeremy Battle Map Friday June 24th, 2022 10:32:05 AM
Wil speaks on Rainard's defense, and than apologizes to the tengu. He votes for Discernment.
Falco reminds Ardian that with prestidigitation his punishment maybe toothless. He is open to any of the 3 challenges, but feels sleep would be wise.
Rolth is ready to hit the rack and take on the next challenge in the morning. He votes for Discernment.
Ayotnom apologizes for busting Rainard, and than urges mercy with Ardian. He doubles down on his vote for Discernment.
Kiwina votes for Discernment.
Tsak wonders if the interaction between Ardian and Rainard, as well as the Petals's reaction is the challenge of discernment, but than he remembers that he is dry.
Elyas votes for Discernment, and asks if Ardian may have any insight.
The Challenge of Discernment - The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek.
At first it appears that Ardian is going to get into an argument with the Petals over how a master should teach his apprentice, but instead he starts to chuckle, "Old gruff man you say? I suppose I fit that description, but that is no excuse for eves dropping, and while curiosity is helpful for those who wish to obtain mastery of the Arcane Arts, knowing when to ignore such urges can increase ones life span. Rainard is smart enough to know that the use of magic to clean the bathroom while under punishment would be a bad idea, but don't worry, I'll probably forget about this whole thing by the end of the day." He says the last bit with a wink, indicating that his bark may, in fact, be worse than his bite.
With that, the old Wizard puts his hands in front of him, touching his finger tips together, with his fingers separated, touching his lower lip with his pointer fingers, as though in thought. So you've decided to attempt the Challenge of Discernment. I wish I had more insight than I do but like before, my knowledge about the challenges is limited to the cryptic clues I've ascertained in my studies. I have complete faith in your abilities, and trust that you will have little trouble defeating this challenge, like you did the previous two. I must confess I was skeptical of your abilities at first, but you have twice proven your ingenuity. Adjourn to your ship, and I will arrive in the morning to reset Garmin."
Is there anything anyone wishes to do before departing on the next challenge?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Friday June 24th, 2022 11:14:15 AM
With that Falco is happy to head back to the ship and relax for a bit. He considers what discernment means and briefly wishes for the intelligence he once had when he was a halfling. No matter, the Petals would manage.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - XCure Critical (D)X / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (234) / Cure Serious (D) 2nd- Lesser Restoration (1/2) / Resist Energy (0/2) / XCure Moderate (D)X 1st- XBlessX / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Friday June 24th, 2022 12:28:00 PM If it’s like the other challenges I suspect it will be deep below the sea in cloudy water and no light at all. That would be what I would expect to properly make a simple human fighter as useless as possible.”
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Friday June 24th, 2022 5:35:02 PM
Rolth suggests that a simple human fighter perhaps don the magical flippers when we slip between the waves, in order to perhaps be less useless. As far as spell selection, it may be wise to continue to select those that help us function underwater, and perhaps boost our wisdom or intelligence. Otherwise, he is ready to get some sleep and head out in the morning.
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Friday June 24th, 2022 6:41:44 PM
Kiwina suggests to Mak that they go shopping for some rope and the heads of a few sledge hammers. With those items, he thinks they could make a harness that would help Mak walk around underwater. Anyone else who thinks it's a worthwhile idea is welcome to come.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Saturday June 25th, 2022 9:29:54 AM
Ayotnom takes time in changing the spells he prepares for the next day.
(OOC: I got to checkout my spells known and swap; I'll do it in next post...don't have time now)
DM Jeremy Battle Map Saturday June 25th, 2022 10:21:25 AM
Falco briefly wishes he wasn't warped into a beastfolk, but is certain the Petals will prevail.
Mak complains about how ineffective he seems to be underwater.
Wil is ready for a vacation.
Rolth suggests Mak use the flippers to become more mobile underwater. He also makes some spell prep suggestions.
Kiwina offers to make Mak a weighted belt out of some rope and some sledgehammer heads. He offers to make one for whoever wishes to have one.
Kiwina makes as many weighted belts as needed for the party, and then everyone adjourns to their bunks, for the night. Everyone awakens to a a light rain, though they feel well rested. Ardian arrives shortly after you have broken your nightly fast, and makes the now familiar recalculations to Garmin, grumbling under his breath about the rain, the whole time. Once finished, Ardian says his good byes, than vanishes. It doesn't take any training in the knowledge of the arcane to discern that he just teleported away, apparently he was done with standing in the rain.
You sail for a few hours in a light rain, the kind that is almost pleasant, especially since the temps are comfortable, but after a few hours, the weather breaks, as the clouds disperse and the sun presents itself.nothing of interest happens through out the day and you go to bed that night wondering how long it will take to arrive at your new destination. Your question is answered around noon the next day when you here the cry "Land Ho!". You look ahead and you see a small island ahead of you. Garmin seems to be pointing directly toward the island. You are too far away to make out any details of the island, but it does seem to extend fairly high into the air, indicating it may have or be a mountain.
How do our intrepid heroes wish to proceed?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Saturday June 25th, 2022 10:52:47 AM "I suppose the we could sail to the left or right to make sure that our destination is actually on the island and not beyond it. In either event, we should approach cautiously, I think. This does not seem a challenge to rush headlong into, in typical liontaur style. I suppose that we should prepare climbing gear, so we can reach the Octagon Oracle at the top in some degree of safety!"
Tsak rests up in preparation for the next task, resetting his limited magic, clearing his mind and brushing his puss, um that is to say Esmerelda.
Oh goody, it's on dry land. We still get to attach all the weights to Mak, right?
Tsak climbs to the crows nest so he can have a good look at the island as they sail around it (Perception=22).
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Saturday June 25th, 2022 12:56:34 PM ”I’ll bet it’s an island beast. As soon as we get on the island good it’ll sink. As for those weights, I’ll take my chances with the flippers. One thing to nerf me really good is to encumber me.”
OOC: Mak puts the flippers in his pack.
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Saturday June 25th, 2022 2:35:09 PM
Elyas is hesitant. land? that woudl certainly break the pattern. it sounded like the keys were hidden in the depths for a reason, seems odd that one would end up above the waves. of course this test is called Discernment, so it might not be as it seems. we should scout it out. I agree with rolth, we should circle around and make sure the island is actually the target here.
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Saturday June 25th, 2022 8:26:14 PM
“Land Ho,” Wil said with mock surprise. “I only did that once.” He added then laughed. “Told you I would say it,” he then responded to one of his imaginary friends. “Do you think it will be land based? What do you think discernment means in this context? I’m not the best at problem solving.
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Sunday June 26th, 2022 9:51:32 PM
Kiwina order the ship to circle around the island so they can see if the compass continues to point to the island. After they have gone about a quarter of the way around the island, he gives the order to assume the course that the magic compass points them on, whether that is towards the island or beyond it.
"Mak, you've encumbered us for a while now, but I doubt you're enough to make an island beast sink," Kiwina jokes.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=31 ; d20+9=13 ; Sunday June 26th, 2022 11:24:10 PM
Ayotnom says, "What if its a giant turtle not a mountain? The riddle with this challenge is the heart is what we seek, what if we have to go inside it and head for its heart?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Monday June 27th, 2022 9:48:28 AM "An island, that is a nice change of pace. It would be nice to be able to fire an arrow or two at danger if needed."
Falco agrees that sailing to the side to be sure this is the destination makes good sense, at the mention of climbing he look less sure of himself. "Not much of a climber except in rigging. Lets hope its not that."
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer 2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) 1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
DM Jeremy Battle Map Monday June 27th, 2022 11:08:04 AM
Rolth suggests sailing past the island to verify that the island is the destination and not something beyond. He suggests prepping climbing gear
Tsak is hopeful that this challenge may be on land, but still likes the idea of putting the weights on Mak. He climbs into the crow nest for a better look.
Mak is convinced that the island is some sort of beast, weighting to sink them as soon as they are on it. he doesn't desire to be encumbered by Kiwina's weighted belt, and instead claims the flippers. (OoC... While underwater, encumbrance actually works differently. The first 50 lbs of weight is used to keep you at the bottom of the body of water, and doesn't count towards encumbrance due to buoyancy. You still only move at half speed, since it is difficult terrain though.)
Elyas feels that an island destination would be strange, and things may not be as they seem. He agrees with Rolth that they should sail around the island, to make sure Garmin is pointing toward the island.
Wil finds the cry "Land Ho!" to be comical, and asks his "Friends" if this could be trully a land based challenge.
Kiwina orders the ship to circle the island, than set the proper course based on their discovery. He teases Mak, lightheartedly.
Ayotnom wonders if it is a giant turtle and mentions the need for a heart. He wonders if they need to enter it somehow.
Falco is happy for the prospect of being on Terra Firma, but his excitement wanes with the prospect of a potential climb.
The Rose sails around the Island, and the whole time Garmin's needle remains pointing directly towards it. You proceed to sail a little closer, taking soundings to find the water depth, and you discover that the water is plenty deep for safe sailing, and you notice that the island has 100+ ft sheer rock walls all along it's circumference. The whole thing looks like a mountain jutting out of the water, with it's rocky peak so high it is covered in snow. The whole mountain appears to be nothing but a giant rock outcropping, with no noticeable flora or fauna. Ayotnom is the first to spot it, but Tsak sees it a split second later. There appears to be a cave entrance at water level. Upon further inspection, it appears that Garmin isn't pointing at the island, but the cave entrance.
How do our intrepid heroes wish to proceed?
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Monday June 27th, 2022 1:54:44 PM "We should dive and check to see of the island is floating or has some underwater entrance to its interior." Mak suggested. "At our sailing speed it wouldn't take long and would alleviate any concerns, mine, that this is an island monster."
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Monday June 27th, 2022 3:05:01 PM
Elyas nods at Mak's suggestion.
we have the ability to survey the area from below, let's take a quick look. If we don't see anything interesting we can go into the cave
How big is the cave mouth? Big enough to sail into? Sized for a rowboat? Single file only?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+16=20 ; Monday June 27th, 2022 8:51:31 PM
Rolth is happy to admit that Mak has a good idea, and heartily agrees with diving to survey below. He will also try to help Elyas determine whether the cave mouth is big enough for the Rose.
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Monday June 27th, 2022 10:25:07 PM
Kiwina gives the order to submerge just below the water, slow, and see what's in the direction of the cave. Mak should have his chance to see if the island is giant turtle. And the cave might be larger under the water than above.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+16=35 ; Monday June 27th, 2022 11:13:21 PM
Perception: 35
Ayotnom keeps his eyes peeled as the group does their underwater survey.
As the order to 'dive,dive,dive' is given Tsak climbs down from the crows nest. He remembers the air envelope ending their last time.
Hey, maybe we should paint the rose yellow. Just a thought.
Tsak keeps his eyes peeled as they sink below the surface.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Tuesday June 28th, 2022 9:06:28 AM
"I agree, a little underwater scouting is in order. Plus this whole boat underwater thing is still a novelty to play with!." _______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer 2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) 1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
DM Jeremy Battle Map Tuesday June 28th, 2022 11:40:44 AM
Mak suggests diving to determine if the mountain island is in fact just that, an island. as well as how deep the water is in the cave.
Elyas likes Mak's idea, and wonders how large the cave is.
Wil wonders if the Rose will fit in the cave.
Rolth agrees with Mak as well, and he also wonders how large the cave is.
Kiwina gives the order to dive, figuring Mak will get his chance to see if it's a island or a beast, and they can learn whether the cave is bigger below the surface than it is above.
Ayotnom keeps alert as they submerge.
Tsak suggests painting the Rose yellow, as he climbs down from the crows nest.
Falco is all in on submerging as the novelty hasn't worn off for him yet.
As the Rose submerges, and gets closer to the island, It is clear, that unless it is a massive allusion, this is an island of sorts. it's very narrow maybe a half mile in diameter at the most, and almost perfectly round. If it wasn't for the fact that it is made of stone, and the rock faces are of a natural appearance, you would swear that some god or immortal power decided to drive a spear, butt first, into the ocean. even the snow caped top resembles a spear head of sorts. A DC 15 knowledge nature reveals: Highlight to display spoiler: {It is defiantly a natural, though unique, phenomenon}
Underwater, the island continues down, as far as the eye can see, in it's "spear shaft" appearance. The cave, at least from the outside, is ovalish in shape, with the water's surface cutting the oval almost perfectly in half. The cave has the appearance of a natural cave, and is easily big enough to sail the Rose into.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Tuesday June 28th, 2022 12:17:54 PM
Rolth opines that sailing the Rose in would be preferable to climbing the cliffs. A summoned scout to send ahead into the tunnel might be wise, though.
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Tuesday June 28th, 2022 12:22:09 PM Well, it looks like our path forward is to go into the cave. the Rose can fit, we should probably sail her in as far as she'll go.
Elyas will cast a light spell if needed on the front of the ship if the cave is dark inside
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Tuesday June 28th, 2022 1:32:01 PM
"Sure," Wil says with a smile. "I know a gal that can help us." he says to Rolth's suggestion. He then summons a Lantern Archon. He then adds, "I have this new Hound Archon to summon but figure the lantern will be able to float around a bit better for us."
Orisons: Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Guidance Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield - used, Bless Water, Magic Weapon, Sanctuary, - D: True Strike Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Spiritual Weapon, Consecrate - D: Aid - (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds Lv3: Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Summon Monster III-(Sacrificed to Ffloy), Water Breathing, - D: protection from energy Lv4: Holy smite: (Sacrificed to Ffloy), Coalescence Feat (Summon Monster IV) D: freedom of movement - used, Channel 4d6
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' d20+11=29 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2022 7:50:48 PM (Know nature = 29)
"If it's all the same to you guys, since we've seen what's below and that the cave is big enough, I think we should return to normal sailing while we're going in. That is, on the water, not under it."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+9=28 ; d20+16=29 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2022 12:13:57 AM
Know Nature : 28 Perception: 29
Ayotnom keeps his eyes sharp as they check out the area around the island. He easily recognizes the spear shaped structure as being natural.
Ayotnom says "I agree let's head back for the cave opening while the getting is good. Can you believe this is all natural?" he asks.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Wednesday June 29th, 2022 12:57:54 AM
Tsak stays on deck. He's in two minds whether or not to draw his sword. As this is a test of discernment, he goes with the conservative 'dont mind me, I'm harmless' approach and leaves it sheathed at his belt.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+9=29 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2022 9:20:19 AM
{Know Nature: 29}
"Sailing into a huge dark cave, as is tradition for stories that end well.... I like it."
Falco cast light on his bow as he noks an arrow, just to be ready.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer 2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) 1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
DM Jeremy Battle Map Wednesday June 29th, 2022 10:57:51 AM
Rolth thinks sailing in would be preferable to scaling rocks. he suggests having a summoned scout go first.
Elyas feels sailing is a better option, and prepares to cast light if needed.
Wil agrees with Rolth and summons his lantern archon friend.
Kiwina suggests surfacing before sailing in.
Ayotnom agrees with sailing into the cave, and comments on the oddness of the natural phenomenon.
After some mental debate, Tsak decides to keep his sword sheathed.
Falco comments on the troupe of sailing into a dark cave, and than casts light on the bow of the ship. He has his bow ready just in case.
************************************************************************ By the light of the lantern archon, as well as the two light spells, you can see that the cave continues into the heart of, the Island. As you get to what, you would estimate to be the center of the Island, the cave opens up into a small cavern, and the underground river ends in a small lake. On the far end of the lake, you spy what appears to be a sand sculpture built on a ledge at the waters edge. Closer examination of the sculpture and you notice that it appears to be a winged liontaur, wearing strange clothing. Your characters wouldn't recognize the clothing but you players would recognize them as Egyptian, Pharaoh garb. A DC 19 knowledge Arcana Highlight to display spoiler: {It is shaped like an Androsphinx}
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Wednesday June 29th, 2022 4:48:05 PM
Winged liontaur? Kiwina has heard of centaurs, liointaurs, and pegasi, but never a pegataur.
Kiwina directs the crew to take a sounding and find a good spot for the Rose. The Petals can take a boat ashore if need be.
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) d20+8=19 ; d20=17 ; d20+12=23 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2022 4:59:33 PM
"A sphinx, that's certainly interesting and unexpected." Wil decides to walk near the front to search for anything unexpected, traps and whatnots. He calls out to the lantern Archon for updates "This is certainly one of the most interesting places on land I've been.
Tsak does his best with the available light to examine the ceiling. He's particularly looking for holes which nasty things might emerge from to attack them.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Thursday June 30th, 2022 1:12:48 AM
If the Petals take a boat ashore, which Rolth is in favor of, he will cast Eagles Splendor just before reaching the sand.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+18=38 ; Thursday June 30th, 2022 2:47:40 AM
Know : Arcana = 38
Ayotnom sees the Androsphinx and says, "An androsphinx to be exact, not a gynosphinx. Also I bet it won't attack unless we get the riddle it asks wrong if it is like a normal sphinx which could be a good thing because we could have a plan b if we get the riddle wrong but probably best to go with plan A getting the riddle right."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Thursday June 30th, 2022 7:47:50 AM
If the Petals take a boat ashore, which Rolth is in favor of, he will cast Eagles Splendor just before reaching the sand.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=19 ; Thursday June 30th, 2022 9:49:02 AM
Liking the idea of taking a boat ashore Falco will gladly head over, if that is what we all do. He debates casting water breathing in case they are knocked in the boat but it seems overkill.
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer 2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) 1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
DM Jeremy "It's gonna come alive and attack us isn't it?" Thursday June 30th, 2022 11:42:00 AM
KIwina has never seem a wingers liontaur, which he dubs a pegataur. He asks the crew to continue to take soundings, looking for a good spot for the Rose.
Wil recognizes the the sand sculpture is actually a sphinx, and he keeps an eye open for traps, as well as asking his archon friend for updates.
Tsak asks if the thing is going to come alive and attack them, as he looks for enemy hide holes.
Rolth is prepared to cast eagles splendor on himself, if they take a boat to shore.
Ayotnom shares the type of sphinx the sand sculpture is made in the image of. He suggests that though they may have to fight as a plan B, Plan A would be to answer the androsphinx's riddle.
Rolth doubles down on the idea of casting eagles splendor (Sorry I couldn't help myself")
Falco likes the idea of taking a boat over to where the androsphinx sand sculpture is. He debates whether to cast water breathing on the party, but decides that it would be overkill.
The soundings, performed by the crew, reveal that it is safe to bring the Rose right up to the sand sculpture's ledge, which is good because the ledge is at the same height as the Rose's deck. The ledge is roughly 20 ft by 20 ft, with the 10ft by 10 ft sculpture sitting right in the center. You can bring the Rose within 10 ft of the rock wall, and can easily use the gang plank to cross over, if needed. Tsak doesn't see any places here ambushers could be hidden.
As you approach the ledge, a crack appears in the sand sculpture, followed by another and than another, until the whole thing is riddled with cracks. A moment later, the sand begins to fall away, revealing a living breathing androsphinx inside.
As the androsphinx is released from the sand encasement, it looks down his nose at the Petals sizing up each of you, before saying:
“I am Yaron, guardian of a key. But before you can have it, you must first answer me. One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven.
“You are overlooking a cave. You can see that there are five people you do not know trapped in one room, and your friend trapped in another. In front of you is a lever, and you can see that there is water rushing into the room the five people are in. The lever redirects the water to the room with your friend in. Wherever the water goes, everyone in that room will die and all you control is the lever.
“What choice do you make?”
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Thursday June 30th, 2022 12:18:25 PM
Rolth turns to the Petals and says, "We must discuss this amongst ourselves before answering, so please don’t just blurt out an answer to the sphinx. Here are my first thoughts on the matter:
—All else being equal, a hero would choose to save five over one. —We don’t know whether all else is equal, though. If our friend would save hundreds of people in the course of an adventuring career, then maybe that would be the right choice. But because we can’t know that the other five aren’t also heroes or otherwise important to survival of people, then we probably can’t use this as a decision criterion. —The choice of answers is only implied, not explicitly stated. Nor is it stated whether or not we could affect the outcome by doing something in concert with the answer that we provide.Hypothetically, one choice could be to teleport into the room with our friend, teleport back out, then divert the water into that room to save the other five people. So the choice would be "to save everyone in both rooms" rather than "save everyone in a single room."
But I may be overthinking this :)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Thursday June 30th, 2022 12:21:01 PM
Rolth will add that the challenge is to "find a solution"
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Thursday June 30th, 2022 2:27:00 PM
"We should have only one person answer but we can discuss amongst ourselves... but I don't imagine we will be able to use any magic but we could ask. You could direct the water into the wall separating the rooms. This would cause the water to reflect back and away from both rooms."
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Thursday June 30th, 2022 2:28:15 PM
“You ask your friend what he wants you to do? If he is indeed your friend he’d agree to save the others and you could pull the lever without guilt.”
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Thursday June 30th, 2022 11:17:03 PM
Ayotnom says to his friends, "You pull the lever putting the water into the room with your friend and then your friend casts dimension door to go over to the other room? Alternatively can you get to your friend with a touch spell before the water engulfs their room? If so you touch them with water breathing"
He then stops goofing around and says, "In all seriousness I think I heard of a dilemna like this before and the friend in the room goes out all stoic like saying the needs of the many outway the needs of the few. He also gives this weird hand sign."
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Friday July 1st, 2022 1:05:25 AM "How can we see them?" Kiwina wonders, thinking that if they can see these people maybe they can throw them a rope to save them. Further, Kiwina is a pretty good swimmer and could go down to help -- although in either case it would be easier to save one person than five.
Although the pega-thing said they could only give one of two answers, Kiwina wonders about how the lever works. For instance, if it opens a gate, then could the friend not be asked to swim against the flow for a moment while the level is switched to his cave, then released into the cave with the five, and then the water diverted to the empty cave?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Friday July 1st, 2022 3:18:25 AM He explicitly said there are only two available answers and that the lever is the only control we have. I know that saving the five is probably the more heroic option, but in all honesty I would probably save my friend. I would not touch the lever.
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Friday July 1st, 2022 8:37:28 AM "can the lever only be pulled once? what if we were to switch the lever back and forth so that neither room fills completely? or that might just kill everyone...
Elyas ponders it for a while.
the pragmatic answer would be to save more people. however if the dilemma were real and it was one of us Petals trapped in the room I think any one of us would save the one.
DM Jeremy "It's gonna come alive and attack us isn't it?" Friday July 1st, 2022 9:49:20 AM
Rolth analyzes the options and suggests a third.
Wil offers another solution.
Mak suggests asking the friend to ease the conscience before flooding his room.
Ayotnom jokingly offers a complicated solution, but than suggests the needs of the many out way the needs of the few.
Kiwina ponders some ideas, but remembers that they are only allowed one of two answers. He wonders how the lever works, and if there could be a work around.
Tsak reminds everyone that they are allowed to make only one of two answers, and that they can only use the lever to control the situation. He says he would save his friend.
Elyas wonders if it would be possible to switch, the lever, back and forth, in hopes that not enough water would be available to flood the rooms completely. He of course realizes that may just end up killing everyone.
Yaron shows no emotion what so ever. In typical sphinx fashion, He simply waits for his riddle to be answered.
Feel free to take as long as you need to make a decision.
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Friday July 1st, 2022 10:41:10 AM "He's asking for two answers, right?" Mak said. "Only two answers may be given, it said. Not only one of two answers."
OOC: Mak will burn a hero point for a clue.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Friday July 1st, 2022 10:58:43 AM
Falco stares for a moment in disbelief that this is the riddle. It is no riddle but it is the type of judgment call that the Petals could be called on to make. Working though the situation he starts to mumble to himself.
"A riddle with no correct answer is not a great riddle but I doubt we can use a trick answer. It is a classic moral dilemma so casting a spell or splitting the water cannot be the answer. With two choices each is correct and incorrect. You save the many over the one because that matches your personal moral framework. The same goes for saving the one over the many, unless there is more information. Is it one baby and five people on their death beds? Are the five family and the one a stranger? Is there time to detect alignment?"
As he mumbles he starts pacing back and forth, clearly upset that the question is an ethics problem. He pauses with a sigh.
"We should never make our ship self sailing! We don't need non-sentient vehicles having to decide if they should run over one or five people... Neverminded. Who feels most confident in defending both choices?"
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer 2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) 1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Friday July 1st, 2022 1:18:26 PM
Kiwina thinks the answer is to keep looking for a solution that does not require allowing five people to die or killing one.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Friday July 1st, 2022 2:09:06 PM "I think Mak's original idea is the best we can do in this circumstance, given the ambiguity of the 'riddle' and the lack of responsiveness by the sphinx to questions and comments. I propose that one of us answer that we would choose to get our friend's agreement to pull the lever and save the other five. Our friends are all heroes, after all!"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Saturday July 2nd, 2022 1:06:37 AM
Tsak looks at Rolth - I agree that what the petals would do is to save the 5, no probs if someone steps up with that as the answer.
Having said his piece Tsak waits patiently to see what the rest decide. If it were a real example he has no doubt they could come up with something clever, but as a thought exercise he thinks its simple. Maybe he's wrong and not being cunning enough.
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Sunday July 3rd, 2022 12:49:21 PM I agree in almost any situation the morally correct answer is to save the most people possible. who knows if one of us could actually make that choice if the situation were to happen though? I agree that we should answer that we would save the 5.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Sunday July 3rd, 2022 11:42:56 PM
Ayotnom says, "Then again I think I heard of another story where someone was faced with this type of dillemna and he had an alter ego and in the one cage there was someone who was important to one part of his persona and in the other it was someone important to the alter ego and the person ended up saving them both because he was both himself and his alter ego. This is certainly a tough one. I don't suppose an option is to have Wil answer he'd use his disable device skill to stop the flow of water and save everyone because he is both a hero and loyal to his friends?"
DM Jeremy "The other five just want to try to kill the sphinx." Monday July 4th, 2022 12:26:58 PM
Rolth analyzes the options and suggests a third.
Wil offers another solution.
Mak suggests asking the friend to ease the conscience before flooding his room.
Ayotnom jokingly offers a complicated solution, but than suggests the needs of the many out way the needs of the few.
Kiwina ponders some ideas, but remembers that they are only allowed one of two answers. He wonders how the lever works, and if there could be a work around.
Tsak reminds everyone that they are allowed to make only one of two answers, and that they can only use the lever to control the situation. He says he would save his friend.
Elyas wonders if it would be possible to switch, the lever, back and forth, in hopes that not enough water would be available to flood the rooms completely. He of course realizes that may just end up killing everyone.
Yaron shows no emotion what so ever. In typical sphinx fashion, He simply waits for his riddle to be answered.
Feel free to take as long as you need to make a decision.
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Monday July 4th, 2022 12:54:17 PM
Kiwina addresses his objections to the Petals -- aware that the sphinx will hear if it listens, but plainly still in discussion with his fellows. "If we lived in some strange world where a person's life is a person's life and is no more or less valued than another person's life, there would be merit to sacrificing one person to save five. But we live in a world where some people are good and others evil. We would be sacrificing one life of that we might estimate a value for in order to save five that cannot assess, just guessing whether some average result should be the basis for our choice. I don't think it should. We could give the decision over to the gods, but our experience with Domi leads me to believe that they would not answer in time even if they answered clearly. The decision remains ours. The details of the choice matter a great deal to what should be done -- yet we are given no details. Therefore, I reject the obvious choices."
"This is a situation that we have come upon, not one that we created. I know people who would argue that we have no moral stake in a situation that we did not help to create. If we move the switch, we involve ourselves morally in the situation and would be responsible for the death of the one. Yet we would not be responsible for the death of the five. However, I think this is also a position that I must reject. Seeing five people in need, I should help them if I am able. But the decision as to my ability is mine." If the other Petals poke into it, Kiwina may explain that there are things that he would accept as rendering him unable to help that others -- and especially anyone he did not help -- might consider immaterial. He agrees that Mak addressed the very important need to let their potential victim participate in the choice.
"We are here for the test of discernment. I think that the answer to the riddle is not what is important, but the character that the guardian of the key discerns in us as we debate it. He may or may not know that the Deep is beginning to break through the seal that holds it, or what we intend to do with the key. It may not influence him that we are fighing the Deep if he holds out a hope there may be others better able to fight the Deep."
"I say that the details of the situation determine whether we move the lever -- the ones this beast hasn't told us. But whether we move it or not, we will do what is in our power to save all six. I don't care if it's hard, or unlikley. If I am forced into a situation where people will die, and I have no ability to stop it, then I should next find and appropriately deal with whoever created the situation."
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Monday July 4th, 2022 2:52:46 PM Even if we could assign weight to each person's life, we would not know anything about the 5 people we would be saving. perhaps they are more worthy than the one friend who is trapped.
Of course the answer is purely in theory, because if we really found such a place, we would do everything in our power to ignore the requirement to pull or not pull the lever and we would use our combination of skills and magic to attempt to save all 6 people, not stand around debating while the water fills one of the chambers.
On my own I know at least 2 or three spells that could potentially save the person in the room that is filling with water. but i do not think 'save everyone' is one of the answers we can give here.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Monday July 4th, 2022 6:23:50 PM "Well he acknowledges that only one of the two answers must be given. Absent of other input Kiwaman your answer to save more people is the one we need to present. In the real we would look for better."
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer 2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) 1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | d20+7=26 ; Monday July 4th, 2022 10:03:12 PM "Then if we agree with this admittedly less than ideal choice, I am willing to speak for us." Meanwhile, Rolth tries to recall the powers of a sphinx, in case this goes all wrong.
(Knowledge Arcana = 26 to determine its powers)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 d20+5=25 ; Monday July 4th, 2022 11:57:01 PM
Ayotnom says, "The challenge of Discernment was The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek."
He continues, "The sphinx itself said I am Yaron, guardian of a key. But before you can have it, you must first answer me. One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven. You are overlooking a cave. You can see that there are five people you do not know trapped in one room, and your friend trapped in another. In front of you is a lever, and you can see that there is water rushing into the room the five people are in. The lever redirects the water to the room with your friend in. Wherever the water goes, everyone in that room will die and all you control is the lever. What choice do you make?”
He clears his throat and says, "You don't think that first part involving the numbers one of us must answer and there are two answers that may be given might be a clue or something?"
Ayotnom makes an int check to try to determine if the first part of the riddle contains some sort of hidden clue - One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven
Ayotnom then says to Elyas and Kiwina, "True we do know nothing about the other 5 for all we know they could be a wretched hive of scum and villainy setup to be drowned for murder or something."
Int Check: 25 - natural 20
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC21 (T15/F14) 94/94 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: Tuesday July 5th, 2022 12:25:31 AM Good chat, but I haven't changed my mind. If it was just me I wouldn't touch the lever and thus hope to save my friend. If we, as a group, make a different decision then I'll stand by that group decision.
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Tuesday July 5th, 2022 10:50:58 AM
"Oh, I just realized that the water is currently filling the room with the 5 people. Ugh... no action will kill the five people, that's unacceptable to me. Ultimately, I will defer to the group decision."
DM Jeremy "The other five just want to try to kill the sphinx." Tuesday July 5th, 2022 11:08:14 AM I have no Idea what happened. I copy and pasted the following post yesterday, but for some reason it just re-posted Friday's post, and somehow I missed it. As Friday's posy, and in particular, the results of Mak's use of a hero point, may have an influence on how you proceed, so let's pretend yesterday didn't happen. If you still want to use your post, please copy and paste it, and use it as today's post.
Mak wonders whether one of two answers means one of the given answers. He digs deep searching for some heroic insight, and realizes that the given answers are really their only options based on the situation, as described to them.
Falco realizes that both answers are wrong as well as right, based on the given scenario. He points out that if they knew more about the individuals, it could change their choice as well. He suggests never giving the Rose intelligence, and asks who feels most strongly about the answers.
Kiwina is still convinced there has to be another option.
Rolth agrees with Mak's original idea of getting the, hopefully, heroic friend's permission to sacrifice him to save the others.
Wil's "friends" are undecided as to which is best, giving a terrible answer, or killing Yaron.
Tsak feels that the heroic thing would be to save the 5, and is OK if someone answers accordingly.
Elyas feels saving as many as possible it the right course of action.
Ayotnom wonders if an alter ego may be able change the outcome, and wonders if Wil would be able to disable the water mechanism.
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Yaron continues to stoically wait.
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:36(AO)/32/24T/19FF|CMD 37| Rapier,+1(Agile,,Keen,Adman)|20/15/-/-/20(H)|(FA,WN,BS,IC,FD,H,Fk,PS,WF)**|1d6+11 Tuesday July 5th, 2022 11:53:06 AM
Mak was totally frustrated with his own state of mind and the absolute lack of insight his heroic mind could conjure. He was starting to understand Wil's predicament as he shrugged his shoulders. "I got nothing."
OOC: Wasted that HP.
"Listen. So regardless of the answer those guys we flood out are going to raise themselves from their watery grave and attack us. We are just picking which group will hate us."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 Tuesday July 5th, 2022 12:31:14 PM
Falco bursts out laughing. "Mak, you seem to have it right. Whatever we do something attacks us. Either answer as long as we defend it will do just as well. I doubt it cares what we would do in real life."
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer 2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) 1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+16(20)x3)) Tuesday July 5th, 2022 1:39:07 PM
When they decide to let the sphinx know their answer Mak pulls out his bow. If something attacks them, the Sphinx is getting it first.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (89/89 HP | AC: 20; Touch: 14; CMD: 26) | Tuesday July 5th, 2022 7:08:12 PM
"Then if we agree with this admittedly less than ideal choice, I am willing to speak for us." Meanwhile, Rolth tries to recall the powers of a sphinx, in case this goes all wrong.
(Knowledge Arcana = 26 to determine its powers)
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Tuesday July 5th, 2022 8:09:04 PM
“I hadn’t thought they they may be our next fight… hmm but even with that thought I still vote to fight as many creatures as we can. Let’s do this!” “Is my archon still floating around?”
Kiwina (Steve M) 106/106 HP | AC:21 (normal) or 22 (using 2 weapons) +4 vs AoO + 1 underwater | HeP: 4 | Status: none ! Swim 60' Tuesday July 5th, 2022 8:21:31 PM
Kiwina remains convinced neither of the options the sphinx seems to be offering would be the option they chose if the situation were real, regardless of Mak's insight. Therefore the sphinx is just playing games. The real question is how dangerous its games are going to turn out. It's like trying to answer, "which is wetter, black or white?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Tuesday July 5th, 2022 10:09:19 PM
“I hadn’t thought they they may be our next fight… hmm but even with that thought I still vote to fight as many creatures as we can. Let’s do this!” “Is my archon still floating around?”
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 51/76 | AC : 28; Touch 17; Flat 23 CMD 27 Wednesday July 6th, 2022 1:52:31 AM
Ayotnom says, "The challenge of Discernment was The Guardian will offer a question, you must find a solution. The heart is what you seek."
He continues, "The sphinx itself said I am Yaron, guardian of a key. But before you can have it, you must first answer me. One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven. You are overlooking a cave. You can see that there are five people you do not know trapped in one room, and your friend trapped in another. In front of you is a lever, and you can see that there is water rushing into the room the five people are in. The lever redirects the water to the room with your friend in. Wherever the water goes, everyone in that room will die and all you control is the lever. What choice do you make?”
He clears his throat and says, "You don't think that first part involving the numbers one of us must answer and there are two answers that may be given might be a clue or something?"
Ayotnom makes an int check to try to determine if the first part of the riddle contains some sort of hidden clue - One of you must answer, there are only two answers that may be given, and they involve a choice you would make to decide who’s still liven
Ayotnom then says to the group, "I am not sure if we are fighting something either way. The challenge itself says nothing about a fight. It says the gaurdian will ask a question and we must find a solution and the heart is what we seek. I think it is short sighted to say our answer is what we are fighting. I will say that we know nothing about the other 5 people. For all we know they could be murderers or something sentenced to death by drowning."
Tsak looks at Mak's body language. Bro, I think geeking the sphinx would definitely count as a lack of discernment!
Wilford Grimly (HP:86/46- AC: 22; Touch: 14; Flat: 18; CMD: 21) Wednesday July 6th, 2022 7:04:08 AM
“I hadn’t thought they they may be our next fight… hmm but even with that thought I still vote to fight as many creatures as we can. Let’s do this!” “Is my archon still floating around?”
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+16(20)x3)) Wednesday July 6th, 2022 8:31:20 AM
OOC: I truly hope your INT check is more effective than using a Hero Point, but I doubt it.
Mak looked sideways at Tsak. "It's playing games with us." Mak said echoing in words, Kiwina's thoughts. "I'll not shoot it through the heart if we aren't attacked. Still that riddle has no solution. People die either way. I should ask the sphinx. A man is aiming an arrow at your heart, you can be truthful with him and live, or completely obscure and frustrate him into killing you. What's your answer? I'm not happy about it, but I'd hoped that discernment would actually be defined a little more clearly."
Mak loaded an extra arrow into his bow as his fingers intertwined between the two deadly shafts. He kept them pointed down and away from his target, but he was ready.
Elyas (Ben A.) (84/73 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +8( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor, darkvision, haste Wednesday July 6th, 2022 10:27:29 AM
Elyas puts a hand on Mak's shoulder. Easy friend. The shpinx has made no move against us, let's not assume it is going to attack us. Let us wait and see what the result of our answer is. i don't think this is a being we want to tangle with if we can help it.
DM Jeremy "It's playing games with us!" Wednesday July 6th, 2022 11:28:29 AM
Mak is beginning to understand how Wil feels. He doesn't know which of the two answers is right, but he is certain that they will be attacked by an undead version of the deceased. Due to some heroic insight, he isn't sure if there even is a right or wrong answer, but he is sure one room or the other that has to be flooded. (OOC... I re-thought about what it means to burn a hero point for insight, and decided to offer a little more. Hopefully you don't still feel robbed.)
Falco agrees that they always seem to be attacked. He feels that it doesn't matter which of the two answers is given, as long as they can defend their position. He doesn't think Yaron cares what they would do in real life.
Mak readies his bow in case something attacks them after answering.
Rolth is ready to make a less than ideal answer, and offers to be the one who answers. He does a little thinking, and remembers the an androsphinx casts cleric spells, and fights like a large cat in melee. It can also fly, due to its wings.
Wil sees his archon floating around. He never thought that they would have to fight those who die, and would like to fight as many as they can.
Kiwina doesn't like the options, and in spite of Wil's insight, is convinced that they are both wrong, and Yaron is messing with them.
Ayotnom reiterates the riddle and points out the wording of the first part, wondering if there may be a clue in there somewhere. He mentions that since they don't know the 5 people, they could easily be horrible people, sentenced to death. After some mental gymnastics, Ayotnom agrees with Mak's insight.
Tsak lets Mak know that attacking or threatening Yaron is the opposite if discernment.
Mak shares his frustration with Tsak and even comes up with his own riddle. He does however keep his bow pointed away from Yaron.
Elyas tries to calm Mak, reminding him that Yaron hasn't threatened them yet, and that he probably isn't someone they want to tangle with.
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Yaron continues to offer no emotion, even with Mak preparing for battle.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 44/71 HP | | AC 19(22) (T15/F15) | Channel (4d6) 4/7 DC17 | Hero Point 5/7 d20+10=23 ; d20+9=25 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2022 11:49:32 AM "As we are not a philosophers circle who wants to eloquently answer this riddle? I am firm that the actually choice matters little so please, feel free."
{Arcane: 23 / Religion: 25 - Info on the creature in case it comes to a fight}
_______________________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 4th - Cure Critical (D) / Protection from Energy (2/2) / Restoration 3rd - Water Breathing (1/1) / Cure Serious (D) / Bestow Curse / Dispel Magic / Prayer 2nd- Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Cure Moderate (D) 1st- Bless / Cure Light Wounds (D) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith {2/2} C - Detect Magic / Light / Mending / Purify Food and Drink
Mak(JamesM)(72/72)HP|AC:25/17T/19FF|CMD 30|+1 CLB:Arrows(20)|14/9/-/14(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS)**|1d8+16(20)x3)) Wednesday July 6th, 2022 12:11:55 PM ”Yes. You’d think a sphinx would have a better riddle than that. He’s obviously not a very good sphinx or his riddle might have made some sense. Let’s get on with it and see what happens. Yep we are going to be transported into one of those rooms to fight undead while the area floods. I just know it. Perhaps we should ask the sphinx to actually ask us a riddle and not whatever that is he asked...a dilemma perhaps” Mak mumbled.
OOC: I totally feel robbed, but at this point I think the fault lies in the formulation of the problem. Riddles have answers, what we've been presented with is a dilemma. Flubbing the hero point revealed that at least, so I guess not a total loss. :)
"We should say something like this. While the dilemma you presented is thought provoking, it is not a riddle with a correct answer. If you require a response then we'd choose to save the most people and hope our friend understood our position."
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