DM Kathy Friday July 15th, 2022 10:28:47 PM
[Everybody take 500 XP for the previous scene]
Zazu leaves his meeting and goes to rejoin the party, a job made somewhat more difficult by the fact that he doesn't know where they are. You think you recall them saying something about street food, so you make your way toward some food vendors you know of.
Ash is looking for the green-ribboned kitten, but so far having no luck. The gnome shopkeeper isn't really in the mood to play cat-herding games, but one of the customers steps up to help. So far, though, there is no sign of the kitten.
Nightingale tries to get the yellow-ribboned kitten off of Beech's head, but is unsuccessful, probably because the kitten has already been retrieved and placed back in the basket.
Sahabiel gives up on trying to hear the kitten and instead tries to figure out where it's going. This method is somewhat more successful, but the kitten keeps changing its mind about where it wants to hide. After a few false starts, you're pretty sure you have it pinned down behind some barrels--you just need to retrieve it without scaring it into running away again.
Lothlo goes down the alley to help Naithi with the purple-ribboned kitten. The arrow trick just seems to make it go further into the pipe, and so far, the food has not enticed it to come out. Naithi begins taking 20 on a Wild Empathy check, which does have a chance of working if people will stop poking arrows at it.
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Friday July 15th, 2022 11:07:54 PM
Eating grilled meat on a stick, Zazu continues to look for the party.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Saturday July 16th, 2022 12:41:30 AM
Ash is starting to get a little frustrated. Four people in a shop and none of them can see or hear a kitten, despite the woman with the broom who had been chasing it around forcing it in a certain direction? Then the pair making noise but not scaring it a certain way, or it making a sound?
"I'm going to make a loud noise to scare it out. Catch it when you see it" Ash casts a Ghost Sound spell to make a noise like a dog barking in one corner of the store. She'll then move that noise around the store until she spots the kitten. She'll use the sound to steer/guide the kitten towards her.
If that doesn't work she will leave the store. Either it has already left the building, it's deaf, or it's more skilled at hiding than she is at seeking.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character d20=18 ; Saturday July 16th, 2022 4:03:29 PM
With the kitten off his head, Beech focus' on seeing what it was that terrified them. People will more than likely walk around the cart, leaving him undisturbed, if one of the others is near by, he'll also whisper, "There was one up the tree too, remember."
Perception 18 this time....
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Sunday July 17th, 2022 4:43:03 AM
Sahabiel chooses patience. With the kitten in a known spot, she holds out a bit of food to it but does not encroach on its hiding spot. She can easily spare a few minutes from her day, and she knows that in that time either the kitten will overcome its fear on its own, or Naithi is going to return from the alley and will surely be able to help her calm this one.
<"Quite a day this must be for you too, hm?">, she gently whispers at the hiding kitten. <"But don't worry. You are going to be alright."> She has switched from speaking elven to speaking Sylvan, in part because it has always felt to her as a language better at conveying mood even to non-speakers, and in part because to onlookers the veneer of using such an exotic eldritch language makes her look at least a little less like a full grown adult in an elven town talking to a cat.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+5=9 ; d20+13=19 ; Sunday July 17th, 2022 8:47:36 PM
Naithi continues speaking gently to the kitten, encouraging it to come out.
Handle Animal= 19 (33 if take 20 is allowed) Wild Empathy= 9 (25 if take 20 is allowed)
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Monday July 18th, 2022 12:16:29 PM
Nightingale will look around, "Did we catch them all?" She will then Channel healing energies to those around her
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Monday July 18th, 2022 9:01:04 PM
Lothlo puts his arrow back in it's quiver and lets Naithi work her magic coaxing the kitten out. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you with that kitten. Aid another (+2)
DM Kathy Monday July 18th, 2022 9:51:19 PM Zazu munches his meat on a stick and searches for the party. There's some kind of commotion up ahead.
Ash, getting frustrated, creates a Ghost Sound to scare the kitten. "There!" the customer says, pointing. "It went over there!" After a bit of searching, you find the kitten huddled under a shelving unit, in the farthest, darkest corner. All you can really see is its eyes, shining in the dim light.
Beech is still looking for whatever terrified the kittens. But the bustling city street, with its heavy foot traffic and occasional rumbling wagon, is more than enough to scare a kitten, especially one that's been living indoors. There is no giant monster, no squad of assassins, no fire, no flood, no tax collectors--just a lot of noise and motion.
Sahabiel speaks softly to the kitten, and offers a bit of food. It doesn't approach, but--is its mew a little different this time? Less terrified, more plaintive? Or is that your imagination?
Naithi and Lothlo continue the gentle approach with the kitten. You still can't see it, but was that mew a little closer? It mews again, and this time you can tell for sure it is getting closer. You think you may even be able to see it, a darker shape in the dark pipe.
Nightingale asks whether all of the kittens have been recovered. Pell looks into his basket, which once held six kittens and now holds two. "No," he says. "No, there's still some out there. Can you help find them? Please?"
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Monday July 18th, 2022 11:19:48 PM
Zazu knows that a commotion means that friends are nearby.
The elf rides up. "Hi Everybody! What did I miss?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character Tuesday July 19th, 2022 12:20:01 AM
Beech, still as the cart of boxes, says, "There's a kitten up in the tree Zazu, and i don't think that those limbs will support me." Beech has decided what he want's to try and learn to cast next.....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Tuesday July 19th, 2022 2:12:24 AM "Awww. There you are little one. Don't be afraid now." Ash speaks calmly to the kitten. "You've had a very exciting day. Perhaps now's the time to have a little rest. Sssshh"
Ash casts a Deep Slumber spell in the direction of the eyes.
---------------- Cast Deep Slumber. Kitten to make a Will Save vs DC20 or fall peacefully asleep
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Tuesday July 19th, 2022 9:50:21 AM
Appearing on the scene, Zazu readies to cast Feather Fall if some creature falls from the tree Ash is casting into.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Climb check d20+8=23 ; Tuesday July 19th, 2022 4:22:50 PM
Nightingale will try to scurry up the tree to rescue the kitten
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Tuesday July 19th, 2022 5:04:41 PM
Sahabiel feels that there is progress as the kitten no longer sounds terrified. She wonders what it is sounding so plaintive about now though.. perhaps that it can smell food but does not dare to come towards it yet? Very carefully and deliberately, not wanting to frighten the kitten again, she attempts to move into a position from where she can actually see the kitten to make sure it has not gotten itself stuck on something.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Tuesday July 19th, 2022 9:01:53 PM
Lothlo listens as the kittens mews start to become a little louder and more clear I think you're doing it, just a little bet more and I think we'll be able to get that kitten free.
+2 Aid Another
DM Kathy d20=1 ; Tuesday July 19th, 2022 10:26:04 PM Zazu arrives, and a cart of boxes tells him there's a cat in that tree. It's really Beech, but in his guise, Zazu can't tell which tree he's pointing at. Luckily, Nightingale arrives, and heads for the right tree.
Trees in most human cities tend to be small, stunted things. But this is an elven city, and the trees are tall and robust. The tree the kitten chose has got to be 40 feet high. Standing at the bottom and looking up, you cannot see the kitten through the numerous branches.
Nightingale begins to climb. Please roll a Climb check.
Ash, having cornered the green-ribboned kitten in the shop, casts Deeper Slumber. The kitten falls asleep immediately.
Sahabiel, somewhat encouraged, ventures to peek around the barrels at the blue-ribboned kitten. It looks right back at you, and does not run away. Instead, it opens its little mouth and mews. You only just met this kitten, but you get the impression that this is a "save me" mew.
Lothlo continues encouraging Naithi. Your efforts pay off. Soon a pink nose and little whiskers poke out of the end of the pipe. Peering in, you see the gleam of the kitten's eyes.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Wednesday July 20th, 2022 12:07:27 AM
Being riiiight at the back of the shelving unit will make it tough to retrieve the sleeping kitten. Ash once again goes the magical route.
She casts an Unseen Servant spell and bids it to lift the kitten ever so slightly and slide it towards her. She is super careful to make sure it is a gentle slide and not anything as forceful as a slap.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Second Climb Check d20+8=23 ; Wednesday July 20th, 2022 12:21:55 PM
Nightingale continues moving up to where Beech's dancing lights are, and hopefully the kitten is too
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+13=22 ; d20+5=21 ; Wednesday July 20th, 2022 2:09:02 PM
Naithi continues gently coaxing the kitten out with her gentle words.
Handle Animal= 22 (33 if take 20 is allowed) Wild Empathy= 21 (25 if take 20 is allowed)
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Wednesday July 20th, 2022 6:16:53 PM
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 d20+7=16 ; Wednesday July 20th, 2022 6:28:36 PM Perception check to discern likely causes of the kitten's distress: 1d20+7 = 16
If it does not appear that it is her that the kitten seems to want to be saved from, the crouching Sahabiel very calmly begins making her way towards the blue-ribboned kitten, still talking to it soothingly at a low volume. She is using her body to form a safe space for the mewing little kitten to seek shelter under from.. whatever it is that has it distressed.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Wednesday July 20th, 2022 9:02:10 PM
Lothlo watches as Naithi finishes coaxing the kitten out. Great job, let's get our furry little friend here back to the basket.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character Wednesday July 20th, 2022 9:46:34 PM
Beech, will cast Dancing lights, and have the 4 orbs slowly rotate around the upper area of the tree...
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet d20=5 ; Wednesday July 20th, 2022 9:53:58 PM
Panzerwas apparently too heavy to climb so he did what he could to aid Nightengale.. 5 fail
DM Kathy Wednesday July 20th, 2022 10:39:25 PM Ash casts Unseen Servant, and soon the sleeping kitten is pushed into her hands.
Nightingale continues her climb. Beech had not initially had time to cast his Dancing Lights, but he casts them now. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You do hear faint mewing overhead.} Panzer tries to go up the tree, too, but the climb proves too difficult.
Naithi continues her coaxing, and soon the kitten's entire head is sticking out from the pipe--somewhat dirtier after its adventures. Lothlo, providing encouragement, is able to scoop it up for return to the basket.
Sahabiel cautiously approaches the blue-ribboned kitten. It watches you approach, but makes no move to run away. It mews, then steps cautiously forward to sniff at your outstretched hand.
Zazu realizes that this is a kitten rescue in progress. So far, none of the kittens have exploded.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Thursday July 21st, 2022 3:35:19 AM
Ash can't help but speak in baby tones to the kitten and gives it slight rubs on the belly. "Awww. Hey there little fella. Aren't you just cute! Let's go see what your brothers and sisters have been up to, shall we?" She nestles the kitten in close to her chest.
Before she leaves, she checks in with the shopkeeper. "Was anything damaged?". Ash offers some Mending spells if they are needed to fix up any tears in the fabric, or a Prestidigitation spell to remove any stray cat hairs.
After that she bids the shopkeeper a good day, exits the shop and goes looking for the young lad.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character d20=5 ; Thursday July 21st, 2022 4:24:03 PM
Beech, steps out of the silent image and will try to spot the kitten...
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Climb check: d20+8=22 ; Perception check: d20+9=28 ; Thursday July 21st, 2022 6:40:24 PM
Nightingale continues climbing aiming for the meowing .. she'll also start softly singing a lullaby in Sylvan
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Thursday July 21st, 2022 9:00:21 PM
Lothlo walks back with Naithi to deliver the kitten Naithi expertly coaxed out. So what do you think? Still have any interest in a kitten of your own?
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Thursday July 21st, 2022 10:18:31 PM (ooc: cat mom mode engaged ;)
Sahabiel feels her heart melt a little, and lets the kitten explore her scent and her hand. Once it looks like it will allow it, the half-elf plays along with the movement of the kitten's head as it tries to rub its head to her hand as part of how cats leave their mark on what is familiar to them. Taking her time to build trust with the kitten step by step, she builds the contact from a touch, to a gentle brushing along its fur, to using her fingers to emulate the firmer brushing reminiscent of how a mother cat would groom a kitten, letting the kitten signal it is enjoying this attention before she gently scoops it up into the safety of her arms.
<"Aren't you just the most adorable? Does a brave kitten like you want to come home with me? I'd help you grow big and strong and you could help guard my tree, mmhm?">, she whispers to the kitten in Sylvan.
DM Kathy Thursday July 21st, 2022 11:14:41 PM Ash inquired whether anything was damaged. The shopkeeper, with a little sniff, says no, but to get that animal out of here. You get that animal out of there, and put it back in the basket.
Beech tries to spot the kitten from the ground, but has no luck.
Nightingale continues her climb, singing softly as she does so. You at last see the kitten, peering at you from a branch about 4 feet up from you. Its eyes are wide, and it looks as if it may climb further up the tree if you approach it.
Lothlo and Naithi deliver the purple-ribboned kitten back to the basket.
Sahabiel coos sweet talk at the kitten, and is able to scoop it up and return it to the basket.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Friday July 22nd, 2022 12:23:48 AM
Naithi smiles at Lothlo. There is always room for more friends in our group. A few kittens would liven the place up a little, don't you think?
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Friday July 22nd, 2022 12:45:49 PM
Zazu recalls how harsh it was to survive under Parnoth's rule so many many years ago. Who is to say that the "stew" they needed to survive did not contain some feline meat? So long ago. The elf only has childhood memories of a cat that got lost.
Zazu pets Boyo and just watches, quiet for a change.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Friday July 22nd, 2022 8:05:52 PM
Ash is reluctant to place the kitten back in the box. Even after this very short time she is already feeling a bond with it. She cradles the sleeping kitten by her chest. "The others should be back soon" she tells the boy. "Until then I'm just going to hold on to this little one".
She scratches the kitten of top of the head and whispers to it. "You're going to come home with me. Yes you are. Yes you are." Ash looks to the boy to see if he has any objections to her adopting the little one.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Friday July 22nd, 2022 9:02:47 PM
Lothlo listens to Naithi and nods. Of course, and they would be the perfect kind of pet... one that someone else is responsible for cleaning up after. Lothlo gives a wink to Naithi.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet Friday July 22nd, 2022 9:09:20 PM
Panzer isn't doing much more than scaring the kittens it seems so he steps away and let's the others finish catching them. It seems for the best.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Friday July 22nd, 2022 10:10:26 PM
Nightingale will secure herself in the tree, and then continue to sing to the kitten trying to get it to calm down and begin to trust her
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+13=20 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+8=9 ; Friday July 22nd, 2022 10:30:14 PM
After returning the kitten Naithi take Camalayas and Fizzgig to look for any remaining kittens.
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