I didn't know the priests had bird men, lion men, giants and constructs in their order- DM Hugh | Asimov and Irony Thursday August 4th, 2022 11:45:09 PM
Asimov says, "Can't Kyria just say outside of town if asked? That is technically where this garden is right? So it isn't telling a lie right?"
Zeoll says he thought staying in the garden would be safer but if their host wants to lead he's okay with going into town.
Mundhi leaves an offering of fruits, veggies and spices for the fairies who eagerly start partaking as she tells them it was nice meeting them all.
The Twins remain skeptical of everything and don't eat any of Mundhi's food
Honor says she'll keep Kyria's secret but she doesn't like to lie so when people ask where Kyria met them what will they say Elron can tell the wind is blowing towards town but he's wary of the cold wind
Asimov suggests Kyria simply says "outside of town" which is technically true
Kyria says to Asimov and Honor, "If they ask me. I'm pretty good at playing hide and seek and going unnoticed when I want to be."
The party follows Kyria back to the town which seems to be large, active and quite nice from a distance, but as they approach they hear a guard trumpeting, and people eagerly approach in tired, worn-out looking throngs calling out things like "Thank heavens its the priests," "We're Saved," "Infierno will spare us," "The curse must be lifted" and one even remarks "I didn't know the priests had bird men, lion men, giants and constructs in their order"
One of the townsfolk approaches, a haggard woman in a patchwork tunic. She sees Honor's holy trappings and asks, "Have you come here to spare us from the terrible curse?"
You look around to find Kyria and sure enough in the noise and confusion of the townsfolk's approach she must have run off unnoticed.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 61/69, also 4 non-lethal Friday August 5th, 2022 4:56:32 AM
Mundhildur (standing 7'4", thinking her smaller form less intimidating) takes a step forward and gives a slight bow toward the townsfolk, then stands erect, back straight. "We would ask you to tell us, in your own words, the nature of the curse of which you speak." She nods in Honor's direction after speaking to the crowd, then takes a step back.
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] Friday August 5th, 2022 6:33:08 PM
Honor smiles ruefully. "We came here because we got lost," she explains. Then, she looks thoughtful. "Or, perhaps the gods led us here. Who knows? I will certainly help if I can. Tell us about the curse."
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 Friday August 5th, 2022 8:51:01 PM
The Twins in their plate armor and many weapons briefly wonder how they could be mistaken as priests. Then they remember the many adventurer priests that seem to wear armor in this land and reflect on the joys of exploring new cultures. Perhaps they could play a prank on someone by pretending to be a priest one day.
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- Friday August 5th, 2022 9:08:20 PM "If I had a gold piece for every time I was cursed by a puppet, I'd have two gold pieces. Which isn't much, but it's still pretty weird." Elron mentions. "They was differ'nt puppets."
"What is th' horrible curse you've been cursed with?" he asks the townsfolk. That question might be more on point.
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle d20+16=29 ; Friday August 5th, 2022 11:38:07 PM
Zeoll smiles and sings a song about heroes who come to help the folk of this town.
Diplomacy 29
If I had a gold piece for every time I was cursed by a puppet, I'd have two gold pieces.- DM Hugh | Asimov and Irony d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Monday August 8th, 2022 12:06:08 AM
Asimov asks, "You said you sent for some priests?"
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Mundhi uses her smaller form to approach the townfolk and ask questions about the curse
Honor says that they came because they got lost or maybe they were led here by the gods either way could they tell more about the curse.
The Twins wonder about how they could be mistaken for priests then remember that priests in this world often wear armor and wonder if they could make a prank some day.
Elron remarks about the two times he was cursed by puppets and asks more about the curse as well.
Zeoll sings a song about heroes coming to help the town.
Asimov asks about the town sending for priests.
The villagers seem disappointed when Honor says she came because the party got lost. Someone calls out, "It isn't the priests merely travelers who got lost."
At the news of this some of the crowd starts to disperse and some remains. The patchwork tunic wearing woman says, "The curse is horrible. People go to sleep and they don't wake up, no matter how hard someone tries to waken them."
The woman says to Asimov, "Yes we sent for priests from the temple of infierno, Inquisitors who specialize in curses and demonic possessions."
Honor make a DC 20 Will Save The Twins make a DC 13 Will Save Zeoll make a DC 18 Will Save Bill the Camel make a DC 12 Will Save
Anyone who failed Highlight to display spoiler: {You are starting to feel sleepy. You don't necessarily feel like you could sleep standing up but your eyelids are getting a little heavy}
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] d20+9=28 ; Monday August 8th, 2022 12:20:09 PM
Whatever is going on, Honor is unaffected [Will save 28].
"That sounds awful," she says to the patchwork woman. "I'd like to help if I can. When did this all start?"
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- Monday August 8th, 2022 8:32:34 PM "How long has this been goin' on?" Elron asks (quite ignoring that Honor has done the same). On the one hand, he might be missing the most refreshing sleep of his life. On the other he ponders asking about fairies, but doesn't want questions that might make promises difficult to keep. He settles for, "Is your temple of Infierno here in town, an' may we see it?"
Elron looks a question at Honor, cause what he just asked sounds like what he heard from the crowd, but it doesn't sound right to him.
Hugh - Asimov and Irony Monday August 8th, 2022 11:20:21 PM
(OOC: considering only 2 people have posted, I'm just going to make my player post and hold off from making a DM Post for now)
Asimov says, "Could you tell us anymore about this curse? Does it appear to happen to people who live in a certain area of the village for instance?"
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle d20+10=30 ; d20+6=7 ; Monday August 8th, 2022 11:45:29 PM
Zeoll rolls a nat 20 and resists whatever it is.
Does he sense a mental attack? If so, he looks around and tries to ID the effect: Spellcraft 7 nope.
Still suspicious, the liontaur casts invisibility on himself.
[OOC: Need a save for Bill the Camel?]
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 61/69, also 4 non-lethal Tuesday August 9th, 2022 4:16:37 AM
Mundhi listens, then asks, "How many people have been affected so far?"
A save for Munhildur was not requested...
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 d20=15 ; Tuesday August 9th, 2022 7:39:56 AM
The Twins make the save and don't notice anything wrong.
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- Tuesday August 9th, 2022 6:36:47 PM
[OOC: Nine inch nails?}
DM Hugh - you can bet that mean old witch Nin Gikuga had something to do with it. d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday August 9th, 2022 8:33:05 PM Honor says she'd like to help if she can and asks when the curse started
Elron also asks about when the curse started and where the temple of Infierno is and if it is in town
Asimov asks for more info about the curse like is it centered in a specific location
Zeoll looks around for a mental attack and casts invisibility on himself. (OOC: yes roll a save for Bill)
The Twins don't notice anything wrong
In response to the questions asked by the party there are murmurings among the villagers.
Someone says, "I don't know when it started but you can bet that mean old witch Nin Gikuga had something to do with it."
There seems to be general murmurs of agreement around that sentiment.
Someone in the remaining villagers said, "Well it started with Thatch's son I think the boy is only 9 and then Margaret's Daughter who is only twelve fell asleep and didn't wake up."
Someone also adds, "Then I think it was the Hooper's boy. He's five"
This goes around the circle for a bit as the townfolk who didn't wander off when you weren't the priests seem to recount everyone who has fallen asleep and hasn't woken up.
Perception 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {Based on the recountings it seems like the curse predominately effects children}
The patchwork woman responds to Elron, "If the temple was in the town why would they need to send away for the priests? No its a ways away"
The remaining villagers seem to startle when Zeoll just vanishes into thin air
"Where did the lion guy go"
Elron, Asimov and The Twins make a DC 18 Fort Save or Highlight to display spoiler: {You are starting to feel sleepy. You don't necessarily feel like you could sleep standing up but your eyelids are getting a little heavy}
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- d20+16=20 ; d20+9=16 ; Tuesday August 9th, 2022 9:51:06 PM
(Perception = 20, Will save = 16 -- oops, same roll on a fort save would be 17)
"I could use some rest myself. All that shiv'rin' takes it out of you." A thought occurs to Elron, "Say, you folks ain't all been goin' 'round not sleepin' so as t' avoid th' curse have you? I don't think I could do that." Fortunately, Elron isn't a child and therefore isn't cursed.
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] d20+3=16 ; Tuesday August 9th, 2022 10:09:46 PM
[Perception 16]
Honor frowns. "Have any adults succumbed to the curse?" she asks. "You've only mentioned children."
[OOC: Having Bridge of Birds flashbacks, LOL]
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle d20+1=20 ; d20+11=16 ; Tuesday August 9th, 2022 11:27:55 PM
Bill save: 20! Ornery Bill is not affected!
Perception: 16 ... Zeoll suggests that it is likely children are the main victims.
"This is not rright! A currse that affects childrren! We shall fix this mess!"
Zeoll says, "Yes, I'm overr herre, just invisible."
The greensinger covertly messages to his friends: "Anyone have any idea how to fix this mess? Honorr, maybe you can walk arround the hamlet looking forr evil?"
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 d20+7=9 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2022 6:12:53 AM
The Twins fail their check and feel a little sleepy. "We've been on the road a while." "And fought through that blizzard." "We should rest before trying to solve the mystery." they suggest.
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle Wednesday August 10th, 2022 10:54:05 PM
"Hey, wake up, you two! It's not time to nod off!"
The liontaur shakes his twin friends.
We should rest before trying to solve the mystery - DM Hugh | Asimov and Irony d20+7=18 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2022 11:14:10 PM
Asimov shakes off whatever is going on (Fort : 18)
He asks, "Should we investigate this Nin Gikuga person?"
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Elron says he could use some rest himself and asks if the town has been going around not sleeping to avoid the curse
Honor asks if any adults have succumbed to the curse.
Zeoll suggests that a curse that effects children is not right, explains to the supersticious town folk that he is only invisible and whispers to his friends if they have any idea how to proceed suggesting Honor go around detecting evil
The Twins feel a little sleepy and suggest they try to rest before solving the mystery
Zeoll suggests the twins snap out of it
Asimov suggests the party investigate this Nin Gikuga
With respect to adults impacted people call out, "Old man jenkins won't wake up." " Also Raphi the town drunk but that could just be the drink. " "Cousin Ophelia is 24 and she hasn't woken up in 3 days"
There are a few other such call outs. Apparently just because children are primarily effected doesn't mean it can't impact adults either
The crowd points the way to Nin Gikuga's dwelling should the party be interested in checking it out
Honor, Zeoll, The Twins and Asimov DC 20 will save
On failure Honor, Zeoll, Asimov Highlight to display spoiler: {You are starting to feel sleepy. You don't necessarily feel like you could sleep standing up but your eyelids are getting a little heavy} On failure The Twins Highlight to display spoiler: { You feel even more tired than you previous felt. You don't necessarily need to lay down right away but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to take a nap soon}
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 d20=20 ; Thursday August 11th, 2022 8:15:36 AM
The Twins wave Zeoll back irritably. "We're not enchanted or anything." "Nor are we just going to pass out on the road." "It's just been a long day for all of us." (will 22)
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] d20+9=22 ; Thursday August 11th, 2022 1:48:11 PM
[Will save 22]
Honor remains unaffected. "I think Kyria mentioned there's an inn in town," Honor says. "Perhaps we should arrange for accommodations since people are getting tired. Then yes, let's go speak with Nin Gikuga."
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- Thursday August 11th, 2022 7:53:42 PM "Asleep for three days? It's been a long, long time since I managed a nap like that!" He thinks they might best speak with Nin Gikuga before bed, so as not to interrupt his much deserved rest when the time comes. "Come t' think of it, I had a fever then. Are you sure folks aren't just sick or somethin'?"
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle d20+10=17 ; Thursday August 11th, 2022 10:18:44 PM
Zeoll fails this save.
"Uh oh! I'm starting to be affected."
The invisible liontaur casts detect magic and starts scanning around. And looks in on Nin Gikuga.
Uh oh! I'm starting to be affected. - DM Hugh | Asimov and Irony d20+3=10 ; Thursday August 11th, 2022 11:05:03 PM
(Will Save: 10 = fail)
Asimov gives a mighty yawn himself and says, "Maybe that place we were earlier wouldn't have been a bad place to rest. However maybe we should go visit this Nin Gikuga before we the inn"
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The twins say they aren't enchanted or anything nor do they want to sleep on the road its just been a long day for everyone.
Honor mentions there is an inn in town and suggests they secure accomodations before visiting Nin Gikuga
Elron remarks about the person who has been asleep for 3 days and said the last time he had a nap like that he was sick and asks if the folks affected aren't just sick
Zeoll says he's starting to be effected and looks around for signs of magic but doesn't find anything. He wants to look in on Nin Gikuga
Asimov is tired as well and agrees they should look in on Nin Gikuga
The party goes to visit Nin Gikuga. It is getting towards dusk as you come across her hut on the outskirts of town. You see a little girl skipping along nearby, happily. Upon further inspection you realize its Kyria. She sees you and goes to greet you but an old woman opens the door to hut and calls out, "Kyria, come back here! You know better than to talk to strangers! I don't want anything to happen to you, darling" Kyria's mother treats her with obvious affection but also obviously doesn't want to deal with the new characters who showed up at her property. She can be very mean.
Kyria dutifully changes her destination looking a little sullen and after she enters the hut the old woman stares at you and then closes and locks the door.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 61/69 d20+8=20 ; d20+12=25 ; Friday August 12th, 2022 3:19:31 AM
[Rolled perception to discern spell tends to affect children. Rolled will save (but mistakenly used number from fort save) for a 20, just in case Mundhi needed to save vs getting sleep]
"A late good afternoon to you, mother of a happy child. It is good to protect her from strangers. You remind me somewhat of my own mother, and her desire to teach and defend. However, despite the variance and perhaps oddness of some of our group, we are here intending to help, not to harm. My name is Mundhildur. We seek your wisdom on a matter."
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 d20=16 ; Friday August 12th, 2022 7:41:55 AM
The Twins remain cautious and let the others do the speaking, keeping an eye out for trouble (perception 16)
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] d20+13=21 ; Friday August 12th, 2022 1:37:05 PM
If Nin Gikuga ignores Mundhildur and shuts her door, Honor moves up and knocks.
"I do beg your pardon, Mistress Gikuga," she calls. "We'd like to speak with you, if you can spare us a moment."
[Diplomacy 21]
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- d20+16=19 ; Friday August 12th, 2022 3:02:12 PM
Elron understands that his friends will try to talk this through, first, but he's smaller and might be able to find another way in. He wanders around the house looking for possibilities near ground level, not trying to enter. (Perception = 19)
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle Friday August 12th, 2022 10:51:21 PM
Zeoll tries to help Honor's Diplomacy. Auto +2 Aid Another.
"Excuse us, ma'am, we just want to help lift this sleeping currse."
We'd like to speak with you, if you can spare us a moment. - DM Hugh | Asimov and Irony Sunday August 14th, 2022 11:23:44 PM
Asimov says, "The whole town doesn't seem to like this woman. She probably just wants to be left alone"
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Munhildur attempts to introduce herself to Nin Gikuga but she is undettered in her closing of the door
The Twins let others do the speaking
Honor politely knocks on the door asking for a moment of the occupants time
Elron cases the joint for another way to enter
Zeoll says they just want to help lift the sleepign curse
Asimov suggests perhaps they should leave for now as the entire town hates the woman in the hut and she probably just wants to be left alone.
You hear a voice call out from the door, "Go Away. We just want to be left alone. The entire village is against me because of a misunderstanding and I don't need some out of towners getting caught up in this. Also what is your beastfolk doing snooping around? Please leave us be."
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 d6=1 ; d20=7 ; Monday August 15th, 2022 7:44:58 AM
The Twins have some experience with misunderstandings and people disliking outsiders. "Perhaps what is needed is an outsider's perspective to clear up the misunderstanding." "The villagers told us their side of the story, now we wish to hear yours." "We doubt it is as straightforward as they claim." (diplomacy 8)
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle d20+25=27 ; Monday August 15th, 2022 12:18:26 PM
Zeoll whispers: "I think she needs a bit of a gentle attitude adjustment! Feel free to hum along!"
The liontaur says a prayer and then sings a song intended to inspire her to be more friendly. (Using Perform for Diplomacy to shift attitude. Normally a +16, that's +17 with Guidance and +25 spending a hero point for a +8. If anyone hums along, hit DC10 Cha check to Aid Another for a +2)
Zeoll sings his song (Perform Check: 27 ... plus helpers?)
Please be ourr frriend! We can make it okay! Our help we'll lend! We'll chase your worries away!"
The liontaur continues in this vein, sometimes also playing the pipes if anyone will carry the tune humming.
[OOC: used hero point, down to 2]
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle d20-3=9 ; Monday August 15th, 2022 12:21:14 PM
Bill the Camel tries to hum along ... confirming that camels are not singers!
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 61/69 d20+7=11 ; Monday August 15th, 2022 7:39:03 PM
Mundhildur joins in singing (perform: singing: 11), to give an additional +2 to Zeoll's performance.
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] d20+13=19 ; Monday August 15th, 2022 8:13:49 PM
"Oh, Elron?" Honor says lightly. "Yes, I'm afraid it's very rude of him to prowl around like that, but honestly he's harmless. The worst he'll do is tell you an awful pun. We'd like to understand what's happening, and help if we can."
[Diplomacy 19; Honor is doing her own thing rather than helping Zeoll.]
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- Tuesday August 16th, 2022 12:01:37 AM "Maybe we can learn more from the town why they think she is the one that," Elron starts, quite loudly as usual. But when he remembers the little girl can't understand why the town doesn't like her mother, he decides maybe he's not the one she should be hearing that from.
If we have a chat now, will you leave my daughter and me alone - DM Hugh | Asimov and Irony d20=17 ; d20=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2022 1:36:42 AM
(Perform: 17) - Asimov (Perform: 5) - Irony
Against Asimov's better judgement Asimov and Irony attempt to hum along. Asimov manages to pull it off while Irony sounds like metal scraping on metal.
He says to Elron, "I actually agree with you, but apparently I can't resist a sing along"
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The Twins try to contribute diplomatically and though they make a good point they didn't do the best way of conveying it
Zeoll sings a song to try to convince Nin to change her attitude and Bill, Mundhildur, Asimov and Irony all try to hum along. Bill and Irony aren't really that successful but Asimov and Mundhi can carry the tune.
Honor explains about Elron and then tries her own tact diplomatically speaking
Elron remarks that maybe they can learn more from the town
Asimov says he agrees with Elron's sentiment but can't resist the sing along
Nin reluctantly opens the door, loudly sighs, steps out and closes the door behind her
She approaches the party and says, "If we have a chat now, will you leave my daughter and me alone?"
Zeoll, Honor, Asimov make a Fort Save DC 19 (OOC: this effect is NOT being caused by any conscious effort of Nin Gikuga; do not want any misunderstandings)
Upon Failure:
Zeoll, Asimov Highlight to display spoiler: { You feel even more tired than you previous felt. You don't necessarily need to lay down right away but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to take a nap soon}
Honor Highlight to display spoiler: {You are starting to feel sleepy. You don't necessarily feel like you could sleep standing up but your eyelids are getting a little heavy}
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 Tuesday August 16th, 2022 8:17:50 AM
The Twins are slightly embarrassed at the sudden disneyesque sing along and edge a bit further away from the rest of the group. I mean, who just beaks into song like that? And how did they all know the song and dance routine without practicing first? It's kind of creepy :P
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 61/69 Tuesday August 16th, 2022 12:02:21 PM
"If that is what you and your daughter want after our discussion, good mother, we will respect your wishes, with the following exception: If we find others, or another, trying to harm you, we will interfere to protect you," Mundhildur answers her. "My name is Mundhildur Karadottir. That means my mother's name is Kara. She is both kind and fierce. Kind to those of good will, fierce toward those who would harm her kin. My family is of the mountains. These my friends can tell you of themselves. May we sit as we talk? And I have food we can share." She opens her bag and pulls out of it a bag with fruits and vegetables, and lays them out for people to partake.
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] d20+10=13 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2022 2:22:25 PM
At last, Honor is beginning to feel the effects of the struggle against the blizzard. She'll be glad for a rest soon [Fort save 13].
"Yes, we'll leave you alone," Honor says. "We're just trying to understand what's happening here. To start, why does everyone think you're responsible for this curse or whatever it is?"
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- Tuesday August 16th, 2022 10:15:42 PM
In a voice that is quiet for Elron but clearly audible to everyone outside (at least), Elron says, "We're just tryin' t' learn what we can t' help lift some sort o' curse, and folks seem t' think you know about that. An' by th' way, there's a blizzard outside o' town that might be part of it."
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle d20+7=15 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2022 10:47:17 PM
Zeoll's save: 15
Zeoll's eyelids droop, and he asks the grandmotherly figure, "We arre ourrselves falling underr the currse. I do not know how long I can stay awake. "Please, ma'am, tell us what you know. We do not want to trrouble you."
We arre ourrselves falling underr the currse. - DM Hugh | Asimov and Irony d20+7=12 ; d20+27=32 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2022 11:19:52 PM
Fort Save: 12 = fail
Asimov lets out a loud audible yawn and says, "I don't know about you guys but I could certainly go for a nap soon."
The Twins are a little freaked out by the song and dance routine everyone has broken out in.
Mundhi says she agrees to Nin's terms except that if they find others trying to harm her they'll intervene to protect her. She introduces herself and then offers food
Honor says they'll leave them alone but they want to understand what is going on here and why everyone thinks Nin is responsible for the curse.
Elron explains that they are just trying to learn about the curse and folks seem to think she knows about that. He also suggests the blizzard outside of town might be part of that.
Zeoll says that the party is starting to fall under the curse, doesn't know how long they'll stay awake and asks for whatever Nin knows.
Asimov says he doesn't know about everyone else but he could go for a nap soon.
Nin says, "You seem to already know my name but if not it is Nin Gikuga and if you must know I am what you would call a bloodwitch, but I am forbidden to use magic. The town is a somewhat insular community and the people are somewhat superstitious and do not take well to magic users typically...that is, until they are in need of them. I had heard some hubbub earlier about inquisitors which to my kind are often nothing but trouble so I was trying to lie low and keep my head down hoping this hysteria that seems to have gripped the town will pass over."
Sense Motive DC 32 Highlight to display spoiler: {You sense that there is more to this story}
The town bell starts to ring again similar to when you approached and you hear the townsfolk cry out, "Thank goodness!" "It's the Inquisitors" "We're Saved!"
Nin hears the shouts of the townfolk and says, "That's my que to head back inside." and with that she turns around and hurriedly heads back to the hut closing and locking the door securely behind her.
The Twins, Mundhi and Elron roll DC 15 will saves
On Failure
Twins, Elron
Highlight to display spoiler: { You feel even more tired than you previous felt. You don't necessarily need to lay down right away but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to take a nap soon}}
Mundhi Highlight to display spoiler: { You are starting to feel sleepy. You don't necessarily feel like you could sleep standing up but your eyelids are getting a little heavy }
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- d20+11=31 ; d20+9=21 ; Wednesday August 17th, 2022 12:07:31 AM
(Sense motive = 31 is not a success unless aided, will = 21 is a success)
"From what we've heard, that sounds like trouble for this house. If we were sent here by th' townsfolk, I'm sure th' inquisitors will be, too." Elron looks to see how defensible the yard might be.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 61/69 d20+7=16 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+8=9 ; Wednesday August 17th, 2022 1:43:11 AM
Mundhildur makes the will save (16/15), thus does not feel at all sleepy.
She, however, is clueless on the official sense motive thing (8/32, nat 1). But she still knows that Kyria's mother should have more to tell them.
Mundhi does not feel that her promise to leave her alone has yet been triggered. However, it may be time to go see what all the hubbub is about.
For some reason, she is not yet fully aware of how sleepy several of her mates are - except for the ones who have already mentioned it (Perception: 9 - nat 1)
"Let's go meet the inquisitors. Someone want to stay here and work on figuring out a defensive perimeter for this place? Or talk Nin into taking her daughter and scooting to someplace that the inquisitors are unlikely to find them?" She gathers up her food, leaving out a carrot to nibble upon, and starts to head toward the crowd.
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 d20=5 ; Wednesday August 17th, 2022 7:35:04 AM
The Twins continue to feel tired (will 7). "We've met the lady." "Lets head back." "Once we see what the hubbub is about we can take a nap."
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] Wednesday August 17th, 2022 1:55:29 PM
"I'll stay here for a minute, if you don't mind," Honor tells her friends. She is hoping she can simply persuade the inquisitors to leave this family alone, but there are some things she needs to look into first.
She uses her Detect Evil ability and begins scanning the area.
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle Wednesday August 17th, 2022 11:17:43 PM
Zeoll struggles to stay awake.
DM Hugh | Asimov and Irony Thursday August 18th, 2022 12:42:16 AM
Asimov says, "I like the idea the twins suggested. Let's do that."
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Elron suggests the inquisitors showing up is trouble for the house
Mundhi suggests that they go meet the inquisitors and suggests someone stay here to either set up a defensive perimeter or convince Nin Gikuga and Kyria to go someplace else where the Inquisitors won't find them.
The Twins say since they met the lady they should head back, see what the hubbub is about and then take a nap.
Honor volunteers to hang back, hoping she can convince the inquisitors to leave the family alone. She starts scanning for evil
Zeoll struggles to stay awake.
Asimov likes what the Twins suggested
Everyone minus Honor Highlight to display spoiler: {The inquisitors give their proclamation as Dusk settles. A stern looking older gentleman with a hooked nose wearing long black and purple robes with red and black epaulets at the shoulder and with two large rings on his right hand and a black and purple tricornered hat with a long red train clears his throat, pulls out a scroll and says, "Hear ye Hear ye. The village of Aeschlepios is officially under Infierno's protection persuant to the rites and sacred texts of our Holy Order and all aplicable privileges and obligations those entail! As such effective immediately nobody can leave here until this curse of the demons is lifted! Further instructions will be communicated at a later time! Infierno thanks you all for your cooperation!" That is all!"
The assembled crowd starts murmuring in response to the Inquisitor's proclamation. You distinctly hear someone remark, "I heard the Inquisitors normal way of dealing with a demon is to kill torture and burn..." Someone else replies, "Isn't that why the Power they worship is called Infierno, something to do with cleansing holy fire?" The townspeople begin to worriedly disperse to their homes presumably to try to get some rest for the night. Perhaps you should too? The inn beckons }
Honor Highlight to display spoiler: { The paladin turns her evil detecting cone on and starts to look around. She doesn't find anything obviously evil at this time }
Mundhi + Bill The Camel DC 17 Fort Save or
Highlight to display spoiler: { You are starting to feel sleepy. You don't necessarily feel like you could sleep standing up but your eyelids are getting a little heavy } }
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 61/69 d20+12=20 ; d20+7=21 ; Thursday August 18th, 2022 2:14:34 AM
Mundhildur decides not to interact at this point with the inquisitors. Perhaps some of her party members will do so. She speaks with her party members. "Perhaps some of you look pretty tired. How about this? Why don't those of you who are feeling particularly sleepy go to the inn, and get your sleep. I'll come with you, to see what rooms we have. But then I plan to go and help out Honor. She and I can take turns watching, and spell each other off. If one of you wants to join me and her, then come along when I leave for the mother and girl's place. Just before I go, though, Asimov, do you have any of those healing things left? I'm still not feeling tip-top." (down by 8 hp) [I think Honor and the Twins are also down from full]
Fort save 20/17 - success Sense motive: 21 - discern how her companions are faring.
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 Thursday August 18th, 2022 8:10:08 AM
The Twins take an instant disliking to the head inquisitor. Something about his appearance reminds them of a man they once knew who was very abusive to his hunchback son. They decide to sleep on it and see what the morning brings.
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] Thursday August 18th, 2022 3:43:41 PM
Honor continues concentrating on her detection.
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- Thursday August 18th, 2022 8:50:35 PM
Elron doesn't like the look of these men, but the town did invite them. He doesn't see cause for a confrontation. For now, he agrees with Mundhildur that watching the vulnerable seems like the best course of action. He'll take a shift. As for sleeping, he'd feel safer doing that back in fairyland somehow. But he doubts he could remember the way, so the inn will have to do.
You know if you guys are really worried I could probably tell Irony to use his Stand Watch ability - DM Hugh | Asimov and Irony d8+7=13 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Friday August 19th, 2022 1:13:14 AM
Asimov says, "Can we go to the Inn now? You know if you guys are really worried I could probably tell Irony to use his Stand Watch ability to guard Nin Gikuga's hut instead of me and then we could all get some shut eye. Might not be a bad idea considering how rough that blizzard was. Also yes I have some medihalers left though not of the same potency I used earlier. I made some other new devices. Did I mention I can fly now? "
He takes one of his medihaler-lights out and Mundhi heals 13 hp
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Mundhi holds off from interacting with the inquisitors at this time. She suggests that the folks who are tired could head to the Inn and either her or Honor or her, Honor and whoever could take watch guarding Nin Gikuga and daughter. She asks Asimov he has any more of his healing devices.
The Twins dislike the head inquisitor since they remind him of a man they knew who was abusive to his hunchback son. They decide to sleep on it and see what the morrow brings.
Honor continues to concentrate on her detection.
Elron doesn't like the look of these men, but the Town did invite them so he doesn't see cause for confrontation. He agrees that watching over Nin Gikuga and daughter is a good idea and is ready to take a shift.
Asimov offers to send Irony to guard the hut since the construct is immune to sleep and that way they could all rest and recover from the blizzard. He also obliges Mundhi with her healing request.
At the Inn the party finds enough open lodging to suit their needs should eveyone want a bed. They even have a large bed for Zeoll and two twin beds for the twins that can be pushed together. There is also a stall at the inn's stable with Bill's name on it should Zeoll wish for Bill to rest their for the night.
(OOC: who is staying at the Inn and sleeping and who is going to alternate sleeping / watching outside of Nin Gikuga's hut? Asimov did volunteer to send Irony by himself with the instructions to use his stand watch ability to guard the hut occupied by the girl and her mother)
Honor Highlight to display spoiler: {You continue to detect no evil}
Mundhi, The Twins, Elron roll a DC 19 Will Save
On Failure
The Twins
Highlight to display spoiler: {If you don't find someplace to sleep and soon, you are likely to fall asleep wherever you are even if you happen to be standing up}
Elron Highlight to display spoiler: { You feel even more tired than you previous felt. You don't necessarily need to lay down right away but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to take a nap soon}
Mundhi
Highlight to display spoiler: { You are starting to feel sleepy. You don't necessarily feel like you could sleep standing up but your eyelids are getting a little heavy }
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Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 69/69 d20+7=19 ; Friday August 19th, 2022 2:30:18 AM
Mundhildur makes her will save (on the nose 19/19).
She is happy to have Irony come along. "Thank you, Asimov, for healing and for your amazing construct!"
"Sure, Elron, if you want to join us on watch - how about this? Sleep a few hours on whatever fits as a roost for you at the inn, then come and join us. If one of us gets too tired, perhaps we can swap. Well, getting a bed over there."
She goes to join Honor, walking along with Irony. When they arrive, she asks the aasimar, "Everything all right? Say, on the morrow, it might be good for you to use your special detection ability to take a look at the Infierno folks. I don't know that they sit right with me."
She offers to take first watch with Irony, and suggests Honor get some rest. She has extra blankets and bedding, as usual, and lends her friend enough to keep her warm and comfortable. "Irony, if somehow both Honor and I fall asleep, try to wake me up if someone else who is not a member of our group shows up. Elron will come later." She hopes the iron man understands her.
Mitch - The Twins HP 55/65 (11 nonlethal) AC 29/15/27 d20=4 ; Friday August 19th, 2022 8:56:41 AM
The Twins have no interest in sleeping anywhere but the Inn and go straight to bed regardless of save.
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 31/50] Friday August 19th, 2022 3:20:41 PM
Honor continues concentrating on her scan. She replies to Mundhildur, somewhat distracted. "I'm sure they're fine," she says of the inquisitors. "I'm just afraid of a misunderstanding. That's why I'm here. I'm not here to fight anybody; I'm here to persuade people to leave this family alone. If I need to."
Zeoll (AC20) | Bill the Camel (AC20) | Cayzle Friday August 19th, 2022 8:32:34 PM
Zeoll and Bill will bed down right in front of Nin Gikuga's hut. "Liontaurrs and camels sleep just fine on the grround," he declares.
He thanks Irony for taking the watch.
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64(24)/64, DR 2/-- d20+9=16 ; Friday August 19th, 2022 11:03:58 PM
(will save = 16, fail)
Elron was ready to take a nap already, and suddenly feels even more tired. Like the Twins, he heads to the Inn. Unlike them, he uses the footboard as a roost. He could fight the feeling, but then he wouldn't be refreshed when it is his turn to take watch.
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