Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Wednesday September 14th, 2022 10:15:08 PM
"If he wants to come, let him come." He says then whispers to himself not like one more...would matter.
"Some dwarves can to that." He says to Mortimer. "especially those who live in the deep."
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flaire, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Faerie Fire, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
DM Steve -- gremlins....and a cursed book that gives the local scenery a quite interesting....kick Wednesday September 14th, 2022 10:40:22 PM Manolo gives a somewhat cryptic answer to Rob’s question about mayhem, although it sums things up well if you know what he’s talking about. Drack asks Walker to pull up an hour before dusk. He talks about needing others to form a watch, but he doesn’t think that makes much impression on Walker. Robert, after hearing Manolo and Loryn talk about their adventures, says this is all the more reason to stick around. He then seconds Mortimer’s question to Mole. Ash listens as the others talk to Rob. Torrynashkabbeth picks a campsite atop a rise, explaining to Drack and Walker why. Then she looks for firewood. Mole continues to listen to the conversation and watch. He says deep dwelling dwarves can do what Mortimer describes. Loryn explains more about the group and their current task to Rob as they ride. Including mention of devil corpses. Mortimer asks Mole a question about dwarves.
Drack, Torryn, and Walker choose a campsite for the evening with the others far behind them. Walker takes care of the horses while Torryn finds firewood. When the others arrive it is already dark, but Walker starts tending their animals as well. He may be lacking dealing with people, but he has a way with the animals.
When Grog asks why they chose this spot and Torryn explains, Grog enthuses about the choice. ”It’s a cliche, but you should expect the unexpected. This is a good spot for that. The top of the hill provides a good view and advantage if we are attacked. It’s not steep enough to slow us down, but we’ll be above any attackers. On the other hand, we’re more easily seen, especially with that fire. If you’d chosen the undergrowth, we could have hidden better, but anything that found us would get closer before we noticed.”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday September 15th, 2022 4:41:47 AM
The wood had been collected and the fire built by the time that the others rolled in. Grog’s comments on her choice of site accurately reflected her own logic; so that was pleasing. She saw no point in hiding. They were the hunters: hunting for whatever curse beset Kandy. If these “orknies” were coming for him, she wanted to see them coming.
Espying the stranger, she decided that introductions were in order and skipped over towards him.
Upon getting closer it’s clear that Torrynashkabbeth is not tall for a Half Elf. However, she is still blessed with her father’s elegant, fluid grace and good looks. She is very pretty. It is however, not her looks per se that catch the observer’s eye, but her hair. From a distance it had seemed merely blonde, albeit a platinum blonde, but it possessed a markedly silver hue and when the light catches it the ends sparkle pale blue. Even the firelight made it sparkle with a bluish tinge rather than the softer golden glow that might have been anticipated. It would seem that the half elf was very proud and vain of her unusual hair for it has been grown long - very long. The sparkle and hue seems all the more noticeable given her rich, honey coloured skin. Her eyes are, somewhat like her hair, a pale stormy blue. She has an impish face: a small pixie nose and full lips, along with long-lashed, heavy lidded eyes. Yet it’s the smile that’s most memorable. Torryn is often smiling. Around her neck hangs an unusual necklace: it holds three ornate sun-like discs; two are yellow, one is is orange. There’s also a small, silver lightning bolt that hangs from a simple leather cord around her neck.
Torryn wears a pair of practical, brown, over-the-knee boots. Pale green leggings cover her lower limbs and mustard yellow tunic, her torso. Like her boots, her riding gloves are brown. Given that the tunic is open at the sides it’s clear that she is unafraid to flash a little flesh; flesh that is for the most part obfuscated by a large, black, hooded cloak. (The hood is at present down).
She stuck out a hand.
”You must be Robbie.” She stated with a broad grin. ”Dracky mentioned you. I’m Torrynashkabbeth, but no one calls me that. Just Torryn or Torry is fine. I’m a Sacred Dancer, you know.” She concluded with pride. She then leaned in to whisper in a more conspiratorial fashion. ”What do you do? If I may ask?”
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Thursday September 15th, 2022 9:01:35 AM
Drack will ask Walker, as he's tending their horses "Will the Orcnaes come tonight?"
As Torry introduces herself to Robert, Drack will listen to his response, also interested in what his skills are.
"I assume we are doing the same watches as we did previously?"
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Thursday September 15th, 2022 11:24:05 AM "Torryn," Rob says giving the name a try,"I've been a river boatsman and teamster so far, not sure what I'll try next. So what does a sacred dancer do?" Rob replies.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+8=24 ; Thursday September 15th, 2022 1:09:11 PM
Finally catching up and getting off the donkey, Loryn rubs his back side and inner thighs. For just sitting all day, he felt extraordinarily sore. "And people do this all of time/" he remarks to none and all at the same time. Loryn give Torry a nod, "Good choice on the hilltop. I have a feeling the Devil critters will spy us no matter as they home in on Walker. At least here we might see them coming too."
"I see no reason to change watch Drack, except to ask Rob here to stand on first watch as well." The gnome casts an eye in the warriors direction and sees that he is agreeable to the suggestion.
"We are out a bit now, I feel we let Walker sleep as long as possible. He's going to probably get impatient with the pace tomorrow and the longer that takes the closer we can stay together."
Loryn sets himself with his small cooking supplies and spices to get the trail food a bit more savory and hot if at all possible cook 24
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Thursday September 15th, 2022 7:17:37 PM
Manolo introduces himself to Rob, "My name is Manolo... and I am the one that usually deals with the traps and locks." He agrees to the watch duty order just like before.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday September 15th, 2022 8:38:52 PM
In response to Rob’s query, Torryn’s smile grew even bright/
”Oh, we dance!” She answered gleefully. It was no explanation at all, but to Torryn it said all there needed to be said. ”So, with all this boating and teaming, there’s not been much time for dancing?” She added, the sympathy evident in her voice.
”Thanks, Loryn.” She chirped brightly in response to Loryn’s acknowledgement. She then turned back to Rob. [b[]”I’m on last watch, so I had better go sort my sleeping stuff.”[/b]
She sought out Spot and admired how well Walker had groomed her, before taking up her bedroll and cloak to fashion herself a comfortable bed. There were times when it was useful to be small: the bedroll could be doubled for added warmth and comfort and the cloak could be thrown over the top, concealing her almost entirely.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 Thursday September 15th, 2022 9:53:14 PM
Ash sits around the fire, listening to Grog's reasonings for campsites. He was a smart, veteran adventurer and a wealth of knowledge.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26 Thursday September 15th, 2022 10:28:21 PM
After dinner, Mortimer just hangs back and relaxes as the others take up entertaining the new guest. He feels especially tired this evening, so if they're keeping the same watch schedule, he decides to find a spot and get comfortable. He sleeps in his armor, just like the night before. He has the endurance for it, so won't be fatigued in the morning.
He soon finds himself in the humble tavern, like before. Heads of his family sitting around the dining table with him. Lady Agrippina kindly greets him with a smile. Harmakis and Mortdecai both give nods of acknowledgement as they savor their wine. It would seem Lord Ambrose could care less that young Mortimer had joined them this evening. He gives him only a sideways glance of contempt.
In these dreams, Mortimer has never been able to move. However his petrification seems to have ended. He can move his arm, turn his head ... blink his eyes. As the serving wench walks by, Mortimer takes the opportunity to snatch his empty goblet and presents it to her. She immediately pours him some wine. This gets the full attention of the others, even Lord Ambrose. Mortimer is quite proud of this achievement. Mortimer takes a hearty swig of his drink and is hit by a sudden rush that almost overtakes his senses. That was no ordinary wine! Everyone at the table attempt to restrain their amusement; with varied degrees of success. Not so for Lord Ambrose, he simply states, "Careful child ... it's an acquired taste."
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Thursday September 15th, 2022 10:30:31 PM
After catching with the others, Mole settles in. Before sitting down, he goes over to Robert. "Grund Fyrbend, but call me Mole." He is an average sized dwarf with brown hair and beard. He smells of earth and always appears as if he's been rolling in it.
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flaire, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Faerie Fire, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
DM Steve -- He's going to probably get impatient with the pace tomorrow and the longer that takes the closer we can stay together. 2d10=17 ; Thursday September 15th, 2022 11:26:14 PM Manolo introduces himself to Rob. Robert explains that he has been a boatsman and a teamster. He may give something else a try. Mole introduces himself to Rob before settling down. Drack asks Walker if the orcneas will come tonight, and starts to organize watches. Ash listens to Grog’s advice. Mortimer relaxes with the others, catching Rob up to speed. He decides to sleep in his armor. Loryn is sore after a day of riding. He suggests adding Rob at first watch. He also suggests letting Walker sleep in the next day. He prepares an exceptional dinner. Torrynashkabbeth is pleased with Grog’s opinion. She introduces herself to the stranger, and explains that she is a Sacred Dancer. (That is, someone who dances.) She tucks in early to be ready for her watch.
In response to Darck’s question, Walker says “Naht” – meaning no. Walker finishes caring for the animals, and manages to convey his appreciation for the meal to Loryn. Once he has the horses to his satisfaction, he prepares his own bedroll. Walker seems partial to Spot, but this evening also to Rob’s horse.
Watches are determined for the night while supper is prepared. For this night, they are: 1st – Drack, Loryn, Rob 2nd – Grog, Manolo 3rd – Mole, Mortimer 4th – Torryn, Ash
Torryn and Walker have bedded down as the rest of the group (minus watchers) make their preparations to sleep. Walker squirms fitfully, the sits up and digs something heavy out of the grass. As he stares at it, his eyes grow wide. He bolts up, grabbing his bow, while the thing he found is tossed to the side.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday September 16th, 2022 4:53:14 AM
Torryn was most assuredly NOT sleeping in her clothes. She didn't want to stink. She'd curled up under the wagon and more significantly wrapped in her hooded cloak under her blankets. She was well and truly buried. She was a small, black bundle amongst the shadows. So Walker simply sitting up and tossing some small object was not going to disturb her.
Her few garments were to hand, airing on the side of the wagon, but her boots were right next to her, as was her spear.
When it was time for her watch, she could dress easily enough in the dark, which, given the starlight, wasn't that dark for her.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=24 ; Friday September 16th, 2022 7:18:02 AM
Manolo keeps a watchful eye on his surroundings while on watch duty.
Perception 24
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Friday September 16th, 2022 9:18:33 AM "What is it?" Rob asks of the man Walker and then gets up to retrieve the tossed item.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=10 ; Friday September 16th, 2022 9:28:32 AM
Drack plans on sleeping in his armor as well. Fortunately, he can lay hands on himself in the morning and remove the fatigue, allowing him to not be armor free in the night in case of attack.
As Drack is on watch, he sees Walker jump up and grab his bow, so he instinctively draws his sword and starts surveying the area for a threat. (Perception 10)
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=20 ; Friday September 16th, 2022 9:45:39 AM
Loryn takes up a spot atop the wagon for his watch. Drack and Rob would be ground perimeter and this gave him a better vantage than his 41" of height afforded. ""Oh that's a sign to be sure" Loryn comments as Walker gets all excited.
Knowing Torry is directly beneath him, Loryn stomps about on the wagon, "On your feet everybody!"
The fire provided him plenty of light to see by, as well as Drack and Walker. The gnome scans about with his low light vision. Perception 20
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 Friday September 16th, 2022 11:48:52 AM
Ash sits up when the call goes out. He doesn't wear armor, so he needs to gather nothing but his wits.
"What do you see?" he asks the group. " Blast these human eyes."
1st: Mage Armor, Sleep, Magic Missle x2, enlarge person 2nd: Acid Arrow x2, See Invisibility
DM Steve -- He's going to probably get impatient with the pace tomorrow and the longer that takes the closer we can stay together. d20+8=18 ; d20+12=29 ; Friday September 16th, 2022 2:43:18 PM
(Perception for Walker and Grog.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26 d20+1=2 ; Friday September 16th, 2022 9:19:34 PM
Mortimer is hastily woken from his slumber. "Bloody Hells," is all he mutters .. not from the jarring effects of instant wakefulness but from the taste of that wine was still fresh on his tongue. He wipes his hand across his lips. There in the dim light of the fire, he can see the glistening smear of blood on his hand.
(Perception: 2, a natural 1.)
He hadn't heard or seen what's happened .. nor does he understand why everyone is arming themselves. He sits up on his bedroll, slack-jawed with transient shock and idiocy. "Wha?!"
DM Steve -- Wha?! Friday September 16th, 2022 11:40:36 PM Robert picks up the object Walker tossed. Mole is quiet. Drack is on watch, and plans on sleeping in his armor. When Walker moves, he grabs his bow. Loryn gets in the wagon for his watch. When Walker moves, he alerts everyone. Mortimer sits up, trying to figure out why everyone else is arming themselves. Ash sits up. As a human, he can’t see far. Torrynashkabbeth is under the wagon and does not react to Walker’s antics. Manolo is not on this watch, but is still alert.
One perception roll is needed if not rolled last round: DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {The area is unusually quiet.} Robert or DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {Rob is holding a stone in his hand. It has been shaped very much like a ground squirrel.} Manolo or DC 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {The undergrowth was closest to the camp down to the southwest, in the darkness well beyond the firelight. From that direction comes a faint, momentary sound – perhaps something scraping against a trunk?}
Walker stays alert, looking for trouble beyond the firelight but not focused on anything. He moves to the edge of the firelight near the horses.
Grog says, ”Over there!”, pointing downhill to the southwest. He has not drawn his weapon yet.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=18 ; Saturday September 17th, 2022 2:56:00 AM
At all the shouts and consternation, Torryn pushed back her blankets and pulled on her boots. She was still wrapped in her cloak, so her clothes could wait. Snatching up her spear she rolled out from under the wagon.
"What's all the noise about?" She enquired quietly of whoever was nearest. She looked around yonder what she might discern for herself.
(Perception: 25)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+11=12 ; Saturday September 17th, 2022 3:12:01 PM
Mole rest early in the evening and is asleep almost immediately. The sound of Grog's shout causes him to startle before staggering to his feet. Once his head clears, the first thing he notices is the eerie quiet of the area around him. A predator stalking at the edge of the light. Mole moves to the horses as they are often the first target of predator animals at night.
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flaire, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Faerie Fire, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
(ooc - once it has been a week since receiving our Catacomb purchases, Mole will be on 2nd-4th watch since he will only need two hours of sleep thanks to his ring)
Mortimer still doesn't understand what is going on, but he gets the idea that there is trouble afoot. He scrambles to his feet and attempts to cast a Shield spell, but it fizzles due to the befuddled state.
(Mortimer failed to cast Shield due to Arcane Spell Failure10%: d100 = 5, fail.)
He will attempt to try again, if he has the time.
(Depending if we're in combat rounds yet. 2nd ASF10: d100 = 40, success.)
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Sunday September 18th, 2022 2:58:48 PM
The unsettling quiet was, well, unsettling. Loryn looks about, not answering questions. Not the time for that. Upon Grogs declaration, Loryn turns, drawing in his innate magical abilities to light the area in question. Loryn calls up Dancing Lights 80’ down the hill to the southwest
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+1=12 ; Sunday September 18th, 2022 10:27:00 PM "It's just a carven stone squirrel," Rob says confusedly but draws his sword just in case. When Grog calls out, he peers in the direction indicated and is quite obliged when Loryn sheds some light on the situation. "Grog, what did you see? Anyone know why a stone squirrel would concern your friend from the book?"
(Perception roll was 12)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=14 ; Monday September 19th, 2022 5:32:09 AM
Torryn had no idea why a stone squirrel would unnerve Walky so - unless! A sudden thought occurred.
"This stone squirrel - was a crudely carved thing or a petrified animal?" She'd heard her father mention such things. There were, she was led to believe, any number of creatures that turn a person to stone. Not that there'd been anything like that near the village - not in her lifetime. However, they were no longer close to home. She hastily snatched her pants from the side of the wagon, where they'd been airing and used them as a makeshift belt for her cloak. That done she looked around, spear in hand.
(Perception: 21)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Monday September 19th, 2022 8:28:33 AM
Drack is about to say that he doesn't see anything(perception 10 previous round) until a stone squirrel is mentioned. Odd, he thinks, but not too alarming. Very odd that it would be out her in the middle of nowhere.
"Walker? Grog? anyone? what do we have?" Drack keeps his sword out, and starts moving around the camp to check the lands below them. I distraction on one side could be the beginning of an attack on the other.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26 Monday September 19th, 2022 10:08:20 AM
"A tasty treat made too hard to eat! Nothing good does that," he mutters in a low tone.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Monday September 19th, 2022 6:43:28 PM
"It's too quiet", Manolo says "I can only hear a sound of something scraping against a trunk.", Manolo continues and points towards an undergrowth that was closest to the camp down to the southwest. "Maybe someone can throw some fire or other illuminating stuff at that area", Manolo suggests as it was too dark for him to see.
DM BatMark -- It's Quiet, Too Quiet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PeIT5YlsthPgVn8xJntAIsvMJK9n7xiHz_OJAI3FCp4/edit?usp=sharing 2d10=18 ; d8=4 ; Monday September 19th, 2022 8:16:20 PM Robert is confused about why everyone is worried about a carved stone squirrel, but draws a blade and looks toward the southwest. Mole comes awake at Grog’s shout, and moves to protect the horses. Drack moves around to check the perimeter, wary of a distraction. He asks if anyone knows what the party might be facing. Loryn tipped by Grog’s warning, sends dancing lights towards the sounds to the southwest. Mortimer gets to his feet, but his spell fizzles as he struggles with his armor. He mutters about nothing good turning treats to stone. Ash Torrynashkabbeth takes up her cloak, spear, and boots, and wonders what all the commotion is about. Even with her half elven senses, she can see no threat within the wide circle of the firelight. But it occurs to her that there are magical beasts that can turn creatures to stone. Manolo agrees that it is too quiet to be good, and lets the others know that he hears a scraping sound to the southwest, as if something rubbed across a tree trunk or brush.
Grog is impressed by Torryn’s conjecture, and tells her so. ”I know not what beast this might be, but you are right to be cautious of such things. Some creatures might petrify with a touch, while others use their baleful gaze to cause such mischief. I hear something out there, just as Manolo did, but I do not see it yet. Let’s stay alert! Does anyone have ideas on how to face this apparent threat?”
For now, you see no obvious threat, either in the light of the fire nor in the dancing lights that Loryn places in the direction of the sounds to the southwest. You have a good vantage point here at the top of the hill, although the undergrowth to the southwest does offer potential concealment to anything approaching until reaching the bald top of the hill.
(OOC: I've placed the PCs on the map based on my interpretation of your posts, but feel free to adjust as needed. I also put the center of each light source on the map, but given the varying types of vision in the party, I figured it best to let you calculate for yourselves what you can actually see. The map link is in the header.)
Dancing Lights = 20’ radius normal light + 20’ dim light Campfire = 30’ radius normal light + 30’ dim light
DM BatMark -- It's Quiet, Too Quiet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PeIT5YlsthPgVn8xJntAIsvMJK9n7xiHz_OJAI3FCp4/edit?usp=sharing 2d10=18 ; d8=4 ; Monday September 19th, 2022 8:16:23 PM Robert is confused about why everyone is worried about a carved stone squirrel, but draws a blade and looks toward the southwest. Mole comes awake at Grog’s shout, and moves to protect the horses. Drack moves around to check the perimeter, wary of a distraction. He asks if anyone knows what the party might be facing. Loryn tipped by Grog’s warning, sends dancing lights towards the sounds to the southwest. Mortimer gets to his feet, but his spell fizzles as he struggles with his armor. He mutters about nothing good turning treats to stone. Ash Torrynashkabbeth takes up her cloak, spear, and boots, and wonders what all the commotion is about. Even with her half elven senses, she can see no threat within the wide circle of the firelight. But it occurs to her that there are magical beasts that can turn creatures to stone. Manolo agrees that it is too quiet to be good, and lets the others know that he hears a scraping sound to the southwest, as if something rubbed across a tree trunk or brush.
Grog is impressed by Torryn’s conjecture, and tells her so. ”I know not what beast this might be, but you are right to be cautious of such things. Some creatures might petrify with a touch, while others use their baleful gaze to cause such mischief. I hear something out there, just as Manolo did, but I do not see it yet. Let’s stay alert! Does anyone have ideas on how to face this apparent threat?”
For now, you see no obvious threat, either in the light of the fire nor in the dancing lights that Loryn places in the direction of the sounds to the southwest. You have a good vantage point here at the top of the hill, although the undergrowth to the southwest does offer potential concealment to anything approaching until reaching the bald top of the hill.
(OOC: I've placed the PCs on the map based on my interpretation of your posts, but feel free to adjust as needed. I also put the center of each light source on the map, but given the varying types of vision in the party, I figured it best to let you calculate for yourselves what you can actually see. The map link is in the header.)
Dancing Lights = 20’ radius normal light + 20’ dim light Campfire = 30’ radius normal light + 30’ dim light
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+11=16 ; d20+6=23 ; Monday September 19th, 2022 8:18:37 PM
Mole glances at mention of the stone squirrel. He looks hard to determine if the craftsmanship is good or if they should be worried.
Perception DC16, Stoneworking DC23
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flaire, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Faerie Fire, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 d20+3=17 ; Monday September 19th, 2022 8:40:46 PM
Ash pulls out a pinch of talc powder and silver. " Izimus esessius" Casts See Invisibility 40 minutes.
"What my human eyes lack, my magic eyes see" he says, more to himself.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=17 ; Monday September 19th, 2022 9:16:23 PM
“Keep a sharp eye out”. Loryn moves the Dancing Lights 50’ to left and then back again
“Bows at the ready!”
Perception 17
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+5=7 ; Monday September 19th, 2022 9:48:28 PM
Rob tosses the squirrel with his shield hand to Mole when he sees the dwarf trying to get a look. "Fighting something blind doesn't seem like a good idea, can you stare at its feet and avoid the gaze if it be such a beast?" Rob asks and considers the question himself. Does he know of anything that could turn a squirrel to stone and is there a way to fight it? (Knowledge dungeoneering) But, he can't think of thing, hopefully someone else has a clearer picture than he.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=13 ; Tuesday September 20th, 2022 4:53:11 AM
Standing around, waiting for something to happen, did not strike Torryn a very productive use of her time. Certainly, it was nothing like as productive as sleeping, which was what she'd been attempting to do. So, she picked up a stone and advanced down the hill. (N14)
"Go to bed, Silly, or come out. There are too many of us for you to bother and you've lost the element of surprise. But we won't hurt you if you simply want to be left undisturbed" She shrugged uncaring that she was most likely talking to an animal that couldn't understand a word she was saying. "Of course, that works both ways; so you've got to stop disturbing us. The 'going away' thing I mentioned. That's a really good idea. Then you won't get hurt or anything bad like that."
Torryn was intent on advancing further. The stone she carried was only going to be used if she had to and her intention was only to make an animal flee - not actually hit it. Any hitting would be done by her spear or more likely her feet.
(OOC: Toryn can see well in all areas of light and dim light; so has an excellent breadth of coverage. She's actually standing in the dim light radius of one light source.
Perception: 20. - Looking for trouble.
Undaunted, she's prepared to move out into the undergrowth if need be.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=22 ; Tuesday September 20th, 2022 9:14:52 AM
Drack sheathes his sword, and pulls his bow, trying to watch and listen to the area where Manolo said he heard something. (perception 22). He doesn't plan on saying anything, as he's trying his best to hear the creature. Drack moves to 11S while pulling his bow.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield d20+1=6 ; Tuesday September 20th, 2022 10:21:50 AM
Mortimer's Shield spell finally materializes as the fog begins to lift in his mind. He still can't see anything. He takes his sickle in hand.
(Perception: 6, die roller hates me!)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+9=23 ; Tuesday September 20th, 2022 7:49:40 PM
Manolo copies what the others are doing. Manolo readies his crossbow for a possible skirmish with something unknown. 'This is so confusing, what are they talking about', Manolo thinks, confused, as he still process everything he hears.
He wonders for a few seconds if he heard a local story or folklore about either blind monsters or monsters that turn things to stone. " Local knowledge 23 OOC: assuming Manolo heard most of what the party spoke about
DM BatMark -- Coming Closer d20+12=20 ; d20+14=22 ; Tuesday September 20th, 2022 8:12:24 PM Robert tosses the squirrel to Mole and wonders whether you could fight such a creature by looking away, rather than fighting completely blind. He tries to think of more information about such creatures, but nothing more comes to mind. Mole looks more closely at the squirrel when Rob tosses it to him. Highlight to display spoiler: {It is perfect, too perfect, incredibly lifelike. The finest dwarven masters could probably make such a thing, but why would they do so, and then leave it here on a nondescript hilltop?} Drack sheaths his sword and pulls his bow, looking to the southwest and a little closer. Loryn moves his lights to the east and back, but they reveal nothing but more open hilltop and undergrowth. He calls for bows and a sharp lookout. Mortimer finally manages to successfully cast his Shield spell, sickle in hand, but has some trouble seeing much in the gloom. Ash says some words of magic, casting See Invisibility. Highlight to display spoiler: {This reveals nothing unusual within Ash’s view, at the moment.} Torrynashkabbeth would rather be sleeping, but picks up a stone and moves down the hill, calling out the unknown critter in the undergrowth. Manolo follows the others’ lead, getting his crossbow ready. He does not recall any local stories about such monsters, and seems a little befuddled by all the conversation.
Grog nods at Rob’s question about averting your gaze while attacking such a critter, again impressed by the wisdom the party is showing. ”That sounds like it might work, Rob. I think you would trade some risk of still getting petrified in order to be more effective in attacking.”
(OOC: If you close your eyes to avoid having to make a saving throw, the creature would gain total concealment, with your attacks having a 50% miss chance, assuming you attack into the right square in the first place. If you merely avert your gaze, the creature gains concealment, with you having a 20% miss chance, and you have a 50% chance of avoiding the need to make a saving throw.)
Torryn and Drack, having kept a close eye and ear out, and being of half-elven stock Highlight to display spoiler: {You catch a glimpse of a man-sized creature, but low to the ground with many legs, scuttling through the undergrowth toward you. It is in E27. You may make a ranged attack with a 20% miss chance due to the concealment provided by the foliage.}
Grog calls out, ”I can still hear it to the southwest, getting closer now. Stand ready, heroes.”
Dancing Lights = 20’ radius normal light + 20’ dim light Campfire = 30’ radius normal light + 30’ dim light
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+1=9 ; Tuesday September 20th, 2022 8:42:27 PM "Well, no sense in just standing around." Rob says and strides down beside Torryn, "Have you seen it?" Rob asks once he gets to her position.
Perception 9
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday September 20th, 2022 9:42:28 PM
Loryn tries to move his lights over the location called out
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 Tuesday September 20th, 2022 10:06:47 PM
Ash stares towards the area Grog calls out. He reaches in his pocket and makes sure his components are ready.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+11=16 ; Wednesday September 21st, 2022 12:30:47 AM
Mole looks off in the direction where the other saw something. He makes sure to keep himself between the horses and the intruder.
Perception DC16
Darkvision 60-ft
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flaire, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Faerie Fire, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=11 ; d100=42 ; Wednesday September 21st, 2022 3:38:21 AM
Torryn moved forward. (K.18)
[b["Go away, Silly."[/b] She told the undergrowth - or so it seemed. She then threw the stone that she'd picked up. It sailed in the general direction of the area that she appeared to be hailing.
(Hits AC:16 - concealment to no avail.)
She then readied her spear. She hoped that the stone would deter the approaching creature, but if not she'd throw the spear next. She actually considered herself a better fighter without weapons. She really should have paid more attention to Agratha's weapons classes.
Another thought then intruded: protection. She could invoke her Fey magic to good effect. Sadly, she'd been very much focused on avoiding combat and seeking to dissuade the intruder. Perhaps she's call upon her Fey armour next, rather than deploy the spear. All these thoughts in no way impacted upon her watchful gaze. She was closer now - much closer. So close that she was definitely thinking Fey Amour was much the better idea than throwing stones: not that was going to admit that.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday September 21st, 2022 3:41:18 AM
"Go away, Silly."
(NB: Based on Rob's post, I moved him up close to where Torryn was. See map. Should Rob be desirous of keeping pace, the map is easily amended.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d100=1 ; Wednesday September 21st, 2022 8:52:05 AM
Drack will move 20 feet to Q14, and take a shot at the creature. Failing miserably.(1%. missed concealment chance thanks to the wonderful die roller)
Drack will then call out to the others. "Torry!, Rob! fall back from the brush and closer to me. We need to use ranged weapons from a distance, and work as a team. We will hit it with a three pronged attack until we can get close enough to switch to swords. One of you on each side, I'll take the front. I'll avert my eyes, making it harder to hit for me, but that will free up the sides for you two to flank it. Let's use some tactics here."
After moving forward another 10 feet, Mortimer thinks he might see or hear something now. He gives Drack a nod when he suggests not getting too close. He does not want to get any closer until he knows what it is they face.
(IF Mortimer can see the target, he casts Ray of Frost. ASF10: 36. Miss Chance? 21. Hit Touch AC: 9. Damage: 1 cold damage. I suck!)
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Wednesday September 21st, 2022 8:56:59 PM
Rob steps back (L11), sheaths his sword and pulls his sling from his belt. "I still haven't seen the thing, but I'll take a shot when I do."
DM BatMark -- Did You See That Thing? d20+12=17 ; Wednesday September 21st, 2022 9:19:33 PM Robert says there is no sense in standing around and moves to be near Torryn, asking where the creature is and drawing his sling. Mole guards the horses and looks toward the foe. Drack moves closer and takes a shot at where he thinks the creature is, but his eyes must have been tricked by the undergrowth and the shot misses. He calls out some tactical advice to his party members. Loryn tries to move his lights to where the creature is. Mortimer moves up some and agrees with Drack that you should keep your distance. He cannot see the foe yet, with his human eyes. Ash looks toward where Grog has called out, and readies spell components. Torrynashkabbeth moves forward, calling the undergrowth silly while throwing a rock where the creature was. She narrowly misses, but not because of its concealment in the shrubbery. Manolo waits
The creature continues to stalk the party through the undergrowth but is hard to follow in the foliage. (OOC: To find it, you each may make a DC17 perception check Highlight to display spoiler: {It is in E28.} If you successfully spot it, you may make an attack with a 20% miss chance for concealment.)
Dancing Lights = 20’ radius normal light + 20’ dim light Campfire = 30’ radius normal light + 30’ dim light
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield d20+1=20 ; Wednesday September 21st, 2022 10:24:54 PM
(Perception: 20. BTW, your Map link is broken.)
Mortimer's sly smile reappears for a moment ... he saw the red reflection of light in its eyes; eyes that were staring back at him.
"I see the bloody beastie; it's a biggun," he announces in a hushed tone that everyone can hear. "Right there, it is. Between the second and third lights, 'bout 20 foot behind'em." He points in its direction. "Out of range of my spells!"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 d20+3=4 ; Wednesday September 21st, 2022 10:44:45 PM
Ash looks around, but sees nothing. "Can one of you make it pop it's head out please."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=6 ; Thursday September 22nd, 2022 4:29:33 AM
Despite her best efforts to follow its progress, Torryn lost track of the creature amidst all the foliage. Heeding Drack's words, she moved back somewhat and further aside, hoping to get whatever was lurking caught between them. As she made her way, she decided that she wouldn't squander the chance to invoke her magic. She invoked her Fey Armour.
(OOC: Mage Armour in effect)
"You know, that was a perfectly good stone." She muttered to no one in particular.
(OOC: Now at F.13. The map can still be accessed and edited if you scroll back up to the "It's Quiet. Too Quiet" entry.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=17 ; d100+6=23 ; d20+5=17 ; d8+2=8 ; Thursday September 22nd, 2022 4:41:48 AM
"Mortimer! Torry! fall back. If it's quick, it can be out of the brush and on you in seconds."
Drack manages to once again get a glimpse of the creature moving through the brush, and fires an arrow. hitting ac 17 for 8 damage (23 on concealment roll).
He will then call out the creatures location and general appearance for the others.
DM BatMark -- Map Link Fixed Thursday September 22nd, 2022 6:15:50 AM
OOC: Not sure what happened, but I fixed the link and it seems to be working fine now. Please let me know if troubles recur.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+11=25 ; d20+10=27 ; Thursday September 22nd, 2022 7:12:17 AM
Mole continues to stand by the horses. He looks to where the creature was spotted and sees it among the foliage. He goes through his memory on natural or magical beast to see if he knows what it could be.
Perception DC25, Nature Knowledge DC27
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flaire, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Faerie Fire, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield Thursday September 22nd, 2022 11:14:19 AM
(ooc: Map link works now :)
Mortimer takes Drack's advice to heart. He becomes painfully aware that he is all by himself, out front, facing an unknown beast. He gives Drack a nod in agreement and gingerly makes his way back (P11).
(ooc: Mortimer didn't perform a standard action, so this is a double movement.)
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=13 ; Thursday September 22nd, 2022 12:08:30 PM
Loryn can't pick it out, but snaps over to where Mortimer just called it out. "Close enough for me." The gnome casts a spell and a 10' radius cloud of sparkling gold particles fills the area between the second and third lights, about 20 foot behind them.
Cast Glitterdust Will Save DC 17 or blinded All stealth checks at -40
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=15 ; Thursday September 22nd, 2022 7:08:46 PM
"I can't see this thing ", Manolo complains as he tries to look out for the critter. He keeps his ranged weapon ready, saving it for the next opportunity.
Perception 15
Ooc: I found the link for tha map I won't have a pc for a week so will need help with my header possibly if I can't find the link and template ready
(DM Note: header fixed and I will email it to you as well)
DM BatMark -- I Can See Clearly Now d20+9=24 ; Thursday September 22nd, 2022 9:37:12 PM Mortimer sees the beastie, and lets everyone know where it is before moving back at Drack’s prompting. Mole guards the horses and looks at the beast to determine what it is. He isn’t sure, but knows that it is not a natural beast, perhaps it is a magical one. Drack calls on those farther forward to fall back, and looses an arrow that strikes the beast with a thump! Loryn casts glitterdust on the thing, which is now a sparkly monster, but unfortunately doesn’t seem to be blinded. Ash still can’t see the creature, but hopes it pops its head out. Torrynashkabbeth can’t spot it either and laments the loss of her stone while conjuring up her Fey Armour and moving back a bit. Manolo can’t see the thing at first, but belatedly spies it when Loryn’s spell lands. Robert
Grog congratulates Drack on blooding the creature, and thinks that Loyrn’s spell choice was quite clever. ”Hmmm, seems to be some sort of magical beast. Any of you spellcasters have an idea of what it might be?” (You may make Knowledge Arcana checks to reveal what the creature is and some of its characteristics.)
Undeterred by the glitterdust, the creature moves forward again, heading toward Torryn, who is closest. You can now clearly see it, despite the undergrowth, thanks to the sparkly halo that Loryn attired it with.
Monster = AC 17 -8hp
Dancing Lights = 20’ radius normal light + 20’ dim light Campfire = 30’ radius normal light + 30’ dim light
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Thursday September 22nd, 2022 10:19:51 PM
(I couldn’t access the map in tonight’s link. FYI.)
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+1=4 ; Friday September 23rd, 2022 3:11:30 AM
Rob looks to the area where Drack declares but still he is unable to get a glimpse of the beast. "Confound this thing! Just come out and be done with it."
Perception 4
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+6=14 ; d4+4=5 ; Friday September 23rd, 2022 3:16:17 AM
(I didn't update my page when I should have.)
Rob moves up to lessen the range and lets fly with a sling stone now that the beast is visible. [b]"Great job Loryn.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=7 ; Friday September 23rd, 2022 4:23:03 AM
As instructed by Drack, Torryn backed up (F:9). She didn't particularly want to. She was most effective in close combat. At least, that was her opinion. As to the creature itself, she had her suspicions, but struggled to recall the story her father had told her. Paying attention; that had always been her weak point. She was generally too full of energy to sit still for long. Hence the lessons with Agratha.
(OOC: Some assistance please - did Torryn retain that magical bow? I've no such item recorded on her sheet. I cannot recall if it was sold or given to her/someone. If she has it, she'll head back to retrieve it - as per Drack's orders. If not - she'll throw her spear once the creature is in range and then decide whether to close or deploy her Fey Spark.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+7=9 ; d8=4 ; Friday September 23rd, 2022 4:46:20 AM
Manolo aims and fires an arrow at the critter. Barely able to keep a steady hand on the crossbow. He tries to reload again if he has time.
Attack 10 (9+1) Damage 5
OOC: didn't calculate or take negative ranged attack modifier that might have needed to add.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Friday September 23rd, 2022 5:59:26 AM
(ooc: Torry has the bow. We sold nothing at the catacombs. Drack s post will be coming later)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Friday September 23rd, 2022 7:57:58 AM
(Can't see the critter on the map.) based on Torry and Robs position, Drack will move 20' toward a flanking or head on position, so as to follow his previous strategy. He will then fire another arrow.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+5=11 ; Friday September 23rd, 2022 8:02:30 AM
(can't see the critter on the map)
Based on Rob and Torry's positions, Drack will move 20' towards a flanking or head on position in relation to the critter, as per his three pronged attack strategy. He will then fire an an arrow, missing horribly.
Torry, stand by with your spear. You will have an easier time hitting it from a flanking position once it gets close. Rob and I will move to try and get into position so that you and one of us can flank it.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday September 23rd, 2022 9:32:45 AM
"One of the many reasons I am beloved by all my dear Robert!" the gnome calls back. With the creature now clearly visible, Loryn simply maintains the Dancing Lights to float above it in a 15' radius circle about it.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday September 23rd, 2022 11:09:19 AM
Did she have time to collect the bow? She doubted it. Again, in her haste, she'd forgotten it; so she'd have to make do with what she had. She had a spear she thoroughly intended to throw. Thereafter she had her magic, but she wasn't afraid to close and fight it either. Still, she had to concede that despite being hit and being outnumbered - significantly, it was brave, determined or maybe just very stupid. The main lesson seemed to be - that she should be less stupid.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield d100=5 ; Friday September 23rd, 2022 2:14:30 PM
Now that the creature is in full view, a wicked smile forms across this face. When he moves within range to fire a coruscating ray at the beast, his smiling face twists and contorts with frustration. His spell fizzles as soon as he begins to cast it.
He wonders if luck is truly on his side. This inability to cast has never happened before until this evening.
(Mortimer attempts to cast Ray of Enfeeblement. ASF10: d100 = 5, fail. The die roller really really hates me!)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Friday September 23rd, 2022 10:27:42 PM
Mole moves towards the creature.
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flair, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Faerie Fire, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 2d4+2=8 ; Friday September 23rd, 2022 11:17:48 PM
"Oh, there it is." Ash says to himself as he lets loose with a magic missle. (8 dmg)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Saturday September 24th, 2022 4:08:17 AM
b]"Robbie, step back a pace or two!"[/b] Torryn called. "I'm going to discourage Legsy."
(OOC: Torryn will then pluck one of the small, sun-like discs from her necklace and prepare to throw it.)
DM BatMark -- I wish I couldn't see clearly now Saturday September 24th, 2022 8:26:14 AM Robert gives thanks to Loryn as he finally spots the thing, but his sling stone goes wide. Mole moves closer to the battle. Drack moves up and shoots, but misses. Loryn humbly claims to be loved by all for his magics, and moves his dancing lights over the creature. Mortimer cracks a wicked smile, moving up to fire a ray of enfeeblement, but is again hampered by his armor. Wardd apparently is not smiling upon him today. Ash spots the creature and lets fly a magic missile, striking it for 8hp pf damage. Torrynashkabbeth follows Drack’s wise guidance to back up a bit, and feels around for her bow before concluding she left it near the wagon in her haste. She ponders some lessons about stupidity, although she is probably brighter than the creature that continues to approach the heroes. She is certainly more graceful, if not as sparkly. She readies a sun disc and warns the others to keep back. Manolo shoots an arrow at the sparkly monster, but is shaking too much to hit it.
The fight, having moved into the open and illuminated by Loryn’s spell, becomes much clearer. The creature is reptilian, with eight legs, bony spurs on its back, and eyes flashing with green fire. Seeing this, Grog warns, “Ah, a basilisk, you would be wise to heed Torryn and Rob’s warnings from earlier about meeting its gaze.”
Evan as Grog says this, the basilisk’s baleful gaze sweeps over Torryn. Torryn must make a DC15 Fort save or Highlight to display spoiler: { be turned to stone by the basilisk’s gaze attack.}
Moreover, on your turn, Torry (again), Mortimer, and Rob must make the DC15 Fort save or Highlight to display spoiler: { be turned to stone by the basilisk’s gaze attack.}
(OOC: If you close your eyes to avoid having to make a saving throw, the creature would gain total concealment, with your attacks having a 50% miss chance, assuming you attack into the right square in the first place. If you merely avert your gaze, the creature gains concealment, with you having a 20% miss chance, and you have a 50% chance of avoiding the need to make a saving throw.)
Dancing Lights = 20’ radius normal light + 20’ dim light Campfire = 30’ radius normal light + 30’ dim light
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Saturday September 24th, 2022 9:06:06 AM
Mole begins casting "As an tìr, an t-uisge, an speur, agus an teine thig gu m' chòmhnadh..."
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+9=25 ; Saturday September 24th, 2022 10:09:49 AM
A basilisk! “Get back from that thing. Range! We need range!” Which Loryn had none of unfortunately or at least not much of. The gnome casts another Glitterdust spell
The creature, now named a basilisk, swept its gaze over Torryn. A shiver ran down her spine.
(OOC: Needed a 15 - Got a 15!)
The blessings of Flower, Kevintar or Eberyon, or maybe all three served to protect their Sacred Dancer. Whatever it was, passed. Torryn drew her arm back to throw.
(OOC: Fort 17!)
Again the basilisk turned its baleful gaze upon her. Again she shrugged off its dire purpose. She then hurled the sun disc towards it.
(OOC: Rolling over 10 is clearly not allowed. However, she does succeed in striking AC: 10 and given that it's an area effect, she'd have to miss rather badly not to encompass the creature within the spell's radius. The disc can be thrown up to 70' easily - so says the book.)
A fireball erupted where the disc landed!
(OOC: 11 damage, Reflex 14 for half.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield d20+4=17 ; d100=51 ; d20+5=18 ; d6+2=4 ; Saturday September 24th, 2022 3:58:57 PM
(Fort Save: 17 vs. turning to stone)
His skin begins to crust over and petrify, but but Mortimer's tenacity fights off the effects. His dead skin flakes off and drifts away with the breeze. His eyes widen with the realization at what could have happened.
All joy he felt, for having the upper hand, had completely evaporated. In its place, only anger and mostly fear remain. His previous spell, that failed to cast, springs forth from his hand almost effortlessly now. The black, coruscating ray strikes the basilisk solidly. It felt bitterly cold and permeated with gloom. As he backed away from the beast, he realized that it's negativity that provides the proper channel for his magik. (Mortimer moves to O10)
(Mortimer casts Ray of Enfeeblement on the Basilisk. ASP10: 51, success. Hit TouchAC: 18. Fort Save 15 for half. Damage: -6 Strength Damage. Duration: 4 rounds.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+5=20 ; d8+2=9 ; Sunday September 25th, 2022 7:56:07 PM
Drack will fire his bow again, and move to L14. (Hit ac20, damage 9)
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+6=11 ; d20+6=19 ; d4+4=6 ; d100=22 ; Sunday September 25th, 2022 8:22:08 PM
(Rob will spend a hero point, since it is after the fact I believe that is a +4 which gets me just to 15.)
Rob for a moment feels himself stiffening as the things eyes sweep his way. Then with an effort he looks away just in time. With Torryn's warning still fresh in his ears, he looks at the things feet and hurls a stone before stepping back.
FOR 11 +4 hero point = 15 Atk 19 Dmg 6 Miss 1-20: 22
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 2d4+2=7 ; Sunday September 25th, 2022 10:31:31 PM
Not needing to "hit" the basilisk, Ash keeps moving his eyes to different spots around the monster, to know its constant where abouts and unleashed another magic missle. 7 dmg
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday September 26th, 2022 3:33:06 AM
The creature was somehow vaguely familiar. It definitely reminded her of a story that her father had told her - once, a long time ago: a story that she could not at present recall. It was more than a little irksome as she felt sure there was something important that she was forgetting. Then it occurred; perhaps Grog would know. he was certainly well travelled.
"What is this thing, Groggy?" She asked as she prepared to throw another sun disc - should that be necessary, only belatedly realising it likely wasn't the best idea to call the legendary Grog, "Groggy".
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+7=12 ; d8=7 ; Monday September 26th, 2022 4:02:38 PM
Manolo feels the pressure and tries to shoot again at the lizard while averting his gaze but it seemed too difficult to him.
Attack 13 (12+1) Damage 8 (7+1) Manolo is averting his gaze. Didn't calculate ranged disadvantages.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Monday September 26th, 2022 7:07:15 PM
Mole's spell finishes after a full round of action. At the end of the spell, a small rocky form rises from the earth next to the creature.
DM BatMark -- Charge! Chomp! d20+5=19 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+10=27 ; d8+4=9 ; Monday September 26th, 2022 8:46:39 PM Mole begins casting, calling on the elements to aid him. Highlight to display spoiler: {”A spell that takes 1 round to cast is a full-round action. It comes into effect just before the beginning of your turn in the round after you began casting the spell. You then act normally after the spell is completed. “ So it will appear for tomorrow’s player post–and not have to make a save tonight.} Drack Fires his bow again, striking the basilisk for 9hp of damage. Loryn warns the party to stay back from the basilisk, and casts another Glitterdust spell. Mortimer feels his skin begin to petrify, but shakes off the effect. He nevertheless is angry and fearful, joy melting away as he realizes what could have been. He backs off and a black, corrsuscating ray springs out from his hand to strike the basilisk. Ash casts another magic missile, striking the beast for 7hp of damage.Highlight to display spoiler: {Please put your memorized spells either at the bottom of your post, or on your character sheet. It needs to be tracked somewhere public. Thanks!} Torrynashkabbeth pulls off the impressive feat of defeating the basilisk's gaze twice! In return, she lobs a disc of fire at it that explodes into a ball of fire! She follows up this awesomeness by asking “Groggy” what the basilisk is…again. Some people just don’t know when to stop :) Robert digs deep and heroically shrugs off the basilisk’s attempt to petrify him. He then looses a stone at the creature, striking it for 6hp of damage before moving back a bit. Manolo takes another shot, but is averting his gaze and misses by a wide margin.
Grog guffaws, and reminds Torryn that he already identified it as a basilisk. ”So, Bethy, what do you recall from your training of the powers and weaknesses of this creature?” he asks with what passes for a half-ogre version of an impish grin. To the rest, he offers from his place near the wagon, ”Notice anything about who has had to ward off the effects of its gaze and who has not?” He lifts Manolo’s chin and opines, ”Seems safe enough back here, eh?”
The basilisk is severely pummeled by blow and spell, but seems determined to keep attacking. Loryn’s Glitterdust spell seems to have made it sparklier, but not blinded it. It similarly seems to escape the worst of Mortimer’s ray, but nevertheless suffers some strength loss. Torryn’s fireball lights up the night, but the wily creature also manages to avoid some of the flames.
The creature desperately charges Robert, biting him savagely for 9hp of damage. Those jaws must be strong enough to gobble stone! Its gaze continues to sweep around as well, and Robert, Drack, Torryn, Mortimer and Mole may have to make saves, depending on what they choose to do this round.
(OOC: If you close your eyes to avoid having to make a saving throw, the creature would gain total concealment, with your attacks having a 50% miss chance, assuming you attack into the right square in the first place. If you merely avert your gaze, the creature gains concealment, with you having a 20% miss chance, and you have a 50% chance of avoiding the need to make a saving throw. Note that spells also often require you to target a creature, in which case you could avert your gaze but not completely close your eyes.)
Monster = AC 15 -43hp
Dancing Lights = 20’ radius normal light + 20’ dim light Campfire = 30’ radius normal light + 30’ dim light
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday September 26th, 2022 10:14:38 PM
Loryn glances about and snorts. His warning had gone unheeded and so hopefully the others would be able to continue to resist. The gnome has nothing he can do and he’s not overly happy about it
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 Monday September 26th, 2022 11:15:21 PM
Ash continues to avert his gaze. He holds off on any spells incase more attacks come.
1st: Mage Armor, Sleep,enlarge person 2nd: Acid Arrow x2,
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield d20+12=14 ; Monday September 26th, 2022 11:23:11 PM
Mortimer keeps trying to put some distance between him and that thing, but the basilisk keeps closing the gap. It took everything he had to fight off the last gaze attack, he doesn't believe he would have such luck again ... or anyone else for that matter. Sometimes you have to make your own luck. Yet it still isn't enough if the dice bitterly hates you with every fiber of its being.
(Using a hero point before the roll (+8), Fort Save: d20+12 = 14, FAIL!)
Mortimer freezes in place.
Mortimer thought he had moved a safe distance between him and the basilisk. He wasn't expecting it to change its focus and direction. He tries to look away but it's too late. He turns to stone.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=5 ; d20=13 ; 3d6=10 ; Tuesday September 27th, 2022 4:28:53 AM
Morty was a statue! Robbie looked like the same was about to befall him, but somehow fought it off. That was impressive, but Torryn didn't want the same fate to befall anyone else. It never actually occurred that it might happen to her. She drew back her arm to throw, uncaring of the monster's baleful gaze.
(OOC: Hero Point Spent! F: 5+4+9.)
After feeling her limbs stiffen alarmingly, Torryn ground her teeth and called upon her patrons to aid her. The stiffening passed! She then hurled the sun disc.
(OOC: Hits AC:19. Total of 10 damage. R:14 for half.)
Torryn couldn't fail; not now that she and Groggy were on such good terms. "Bethy". It was better than Beth. She'd never really cared for 'Beth much, but this was the legendary Grog and if he wanted to call her Bethy, that was fine with her. It didn't actually register that he was subtly telling her that "Groggy" wasn't really appropriate. That was unfortunate for him, because if she survived, he was forever after going to be "Groggy" to her. That survival though, was far from guaranteed. Her 'plan', if such it could be named, consisted of her invoking her Fey Shield and tackling the creature from the side, thus granting a larger surface for her friends to strike.
"Don't worry. I got this, Groggy!" She assured the venerable ogre.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+7=25 ; d6+5=10 ; d20+9=13 ; Tuesday September 27th, 2022 8:19:30 AM
The earth elemental moves and slams a stone fist into the beast crunching bones beneath; meanwhile, Mole moves in to support Drack and Robert.
Elemental: AC25, damage 10
Summons (small earth elemental; 1/4r): AC17, HP 13
Fort Save (because it's coming, and using a hero point) DC17
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday September 27th, 2022 9:34:40 AM
Drack will avert his eyes, trying to resist the glare of the basilisk, while still having a chance to hit it. He swaps weapons from his bow to his sword and takes a 5' step to K13, hoping to get a flanking attack next round with the newly appeared elemental.
As he swaps weapons, he hears Torry exclaim that Mortimer was turned to stone. Drack can do nothing about it except to hope that killing the creature will end the effect.
Memorized spells: Bless
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+10=28 ; d20+10=24 ; d100=26 ; d10+4=13 ; d10+4=7 ; Tuesday September 27th, 2022 11:13:52 AM
(It was pointed out that i can drop my bow, draw my sword, and then the 5' step and attack. Assuming that's the case, here's Drack's attack.)
hit ac 28, threat. Crit hit ac 24, confirmed. 26% to fail due to averting my eyes, success.. Damage 20 hp
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday September 27th, 2022 1:03:09 PM
OOC: Just concerned that the Elemental and Drack may be caught in the blast radius of Torryn's Fireball.)
DMNote: there is one point where can she place it and only catch the monster, since Drack moved up after it went off. All good this time, but definitely something to watch out for in the future!
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d100=58 ; Tuesday September 27th, 2022 7:06:40 PM
58% to not have to save vs. being turned to stone. Die roller is finally being helpful
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+7=22 ; d8=2 ; Tuesday September 27th, 2022 7:35:43 PM
Manolo feels inspired and shoots again without averting his gaze.
Attack 23 Damage 3
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+8=12 ; Tuesday September 27th, 2022 10:24:40 PM
Rob drops his sling, draws his blade and cleaves into the beast. Trying to avoid the beast's gaze by looking at its feet throws him off and he misses with a big swing. "Blast it all!" he roars as his blade doesn't even graze scales.
(Atk +10, PA -2 to hit, +4dmg) hit AC 12
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 d20+3=7 ; Tuesday September 27th, 2022 11:01:39 PM
Ash scans the underbrush to make sure nothing else is coming. Perception 7
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield Tuesday September 27th, 2022 11:30:10 PM
Well … this is a strange sensation. What’s that? And that? Whooaa!
DM BatMark -- Mort is, like, so stoned, dude Tuesday September 27th, 2022 11:38:31 PM Robert takes a big swing that doesn’t connect. Mole moves up to support, and his earth elemental lands a crushing blow. Drack steps up and smashes the basilisk with a mighty blow. Loryn laments that others failed to heed his warning, and waits to see what happens. Mortimer does his best, but at the end is…statuesque. Ash sans for trouble, but sees nothing new. Torrynashkabbeth can’t fail in front of Groggy, and lobs in another fireball to good effect. Manolo shoots without averting his gaze.
The blows from the elemental and Fireball, with Drack coming in over the top, are enough to end the threat from the basilisk quite convincingly. It is a smoldering heap of lizard bits at this point. Sadly, Mortimer was petrified before it’s demise, and that looks kinda permanent.
Groggy…erm, Grog wonders aloud, ”Huh, any of you heroes know anything about undoing what happened to poor Mort there?”.
(OOC: you,any make a dungeoneering or arcana DC15 check for some clues to this dilemma.) Highlight to display spoiler: { bathing the petrified creature in the blood of a recently killed basilisk will undo the petrify action..}
Monster = AC 17 dead
Dancing Lights = 20’ radius normal light + 20’ dim light Campfire = 30’ radius normal light + 30’ dim light
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Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=8 ; Wednesday September 28th, 2022 3:43:01 AM
It was no use. Torryn simply couldn't recall her father's tale. It was quite embarrassing really: she couldn't even recall the name of the beast. Groggy had had to tell her - twice! In her defence, she was rather preoccupied - doing her best NOT to be turned to stone like poor Morty.
In response to Grog's question, Torryn replied somewhat forlornly. "I'm sure that there's a way, I just cannot recall it." She then looked to the others for inspiration. Not even her best dance was going to unpetrify Morty.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+5=22 ; Wednesday September 28th, 2022 5:54:44 AM "Actually," Rob says wasting no time and drawing his dagger, "I've heard bathing the victim in the blood of a recently slain basilisk will remove the effect." he rolls the thing onto its back and cuts it along the underbelly. Then, dipping both hands into is body cavity he gets them nice and moist and moves to Mort and begins to wipe the statue down with the ichor.
(Dungeoneering +5 rolled 22)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday September 28th, 2022 6:52:47 AM
Drack watches in satisfaction as the beast takes its last breath, and says a quick prayer to Domi. He listens as Grog asks if there is a way to undo Mortimers petrification, but has no idea how to help. As he hears Robert exclaim that bathing Mortimer in the creatures might cure it, he is unsure, but as Robert cuts it open and begins retrieving blood and coating Mortimer, Drack digs into the beast and starts helping.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+2=6 ; d20+2=9 ; Wednesday September 28th, 2022 9:23:28 AM
Mole looks at the situation. He's not sure if Robert's idea will work or not. He goes up to the small earth elemental and speaks to it before it returns back to where it came.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday September 28th, 2022 11:25:28 AM
Torryn shrugged. 'What a strange idea.' She thought, but quickly applied herself to assisting in the gory task. This was NOT a job for gloves, she decided, but then realised that her magic could clean the gloves easily.
"I can clean up those that need it after." She offered as she plunged her hands into the creature's innards.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+9=24 ; Wednesday September 28th, 2022 12:59:47 PM
Loryn hops down from the wagon and heads over to the now dead basilisk. Know Arcana 24 magical beasts
He's pretty sure Robert is on the right track and Mortimer's condition can be reversed. Drack and Torryn are already there and 'diving in' so to speak, so the gnome will just stand by with a Prestidigitation spell when they are through
He brings the Dancing Lights overhead
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield Wednesday September 28th, 2022 6:47:23 PM
Mortimer feels a plethora of sensations that are, to him, indescribable. Deep below he can sense a distant milling that seems to reverberate pulsating tremors through every part of him. On top of that, he can feel a cacophony of pitter patter impacts of various weights, moving on and around him like a dance. 'Are they walking on me,' he thinks. Not to mention other sensations that are just too bizarre for description. He never thought being stone could feel so alive. He wonders what kind of stone he's become.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Wednesday September 28th, 2022 7:04:52 PM
Manolo takes a good look around and sits on the wagon as he sighs a sigh of relief. "We were really lucky, we only had to deal with one", manolo says loudly.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 d20+13=24 ; Wednesday September 28th, 2022 8:34:23 PM
" Hes right" Ash says, pointing to Robert. Thats a quick cure that most people overlook. "
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 d20+13=24 ; Wednesday September 28th, 2022 8:34:25 PM
" Hes right" Ash says, pointing to Robert. Thats a quick cure that most people overlook. "
DM BatMark -- That felt heroic Wednesday September 28th, 2022 10:35:28 PM Robert proves himself a worthy companion, revealing the secret of basilisk blood as a cure for the petrifaction, and sets to work on the remedy. Mole speaks to his elemental before sending it on its way. Drack says a quick prayer to Domi, then joins in Robert’s effort to help Mort. Loryn believes the others are on the right track and offers spells to light the way and clean up. Mortimer thinks stony thoughts. Ash confirms Robert’s solution to Mortimer’s condition. Torrynashkabbeth tries her best to recall tales of basilisk but to no avail. Still, she quickly pitches in, sans gloves, when the others show the way. Manolo sighs in relief, and is thankful there was only one beast.
Grog looks on proudly as the party combines its knowledge to aid the petrified Mortimer. ”I had a good feeling about you lot, and you certainly seem to be living up to that expectation.”
As the basilisk blood is rubbed onto Mortimer’s stony body, it begins to somehow soak into the rock. Mortimer begins to first look like a polished stone version of himself, then take on a more normal skin tone. With a sudden rush, his normal coloration and skin texture returns, and he is just able to catch himself as his rocky substructure gives way to flesh and bone.
There is still plenty of night left. But that is not the only thing that has left. Kandruth is nowhere to be seen, and his horse is gone too. What do you do next? Make camp again, search, or something else entirely?
(OOC: for excellent teamwork, good spell choices (glitter dust was brilliant, even if it made its save), and general feats of derringdo, you may each gain a hero point, if you are not already at your maximum of four.)
Dancing Lights = 20’ radius normal light + 20’ dim light Campfire = 30’ radius normal light + 30’ dim light
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday September 29th, 2022 4:37:35 AM
"Hi Morty, good to have you back." Torryn gifted Mortimer one of her most radiant smiles. She then invoked her magic to eradicate any traces of blood. This she repeated, cleaning herself and then Drack and Rob, should they wish it.
Upon noticing Kandruth's absence, she huffed in resignation. She was no tracker and it was dark, so haring after him was not a good idea. Even she could see that.
"Kandy's gone." She confirmed. His absence was hard to miss. "It really is too dark to charge around looking for him now. I suggest we continue with the watches and look for him come the sun. He'll likely sleep in again, so won't get that far." Of course, with the wagon, the group was far from swift. Still, she saw no advantage in splitting up any further. This encounter with the basilisk had demonstrated the strength of working as a team.
(OOC: Mending used as necessary to clean everyone up.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Thursday September 29th, 2022 8:24:31 AM
Drack will accept a clean up. While being covered in blood seems to be part of the job, but it needs to be cleaned from his armor and weapons, and doesn't look very good to civilized folks.
Drack looks and sees that Walkers horse is gone as well. "Let's get some some sleep. no sense wandering about in the dark chasing after a fool who doesn't care for our assistance."
Drack will retrieve his bow and head for the wagon and campsite.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 2d6=9 ; Thursday September 29th, 2022 8:29:18 AM
Drack will also use a lay hands on Robert to cure the bite from the basilisk.(9hp)
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday September 29th, 2022 11:48:50 AM
Loryn turns back and scrunches up his face. "You're right Torry, going after him in the dark is even dumber than him going off in the first place." Loryn is about to say something about trying to use a Mending spell to clean up blood, but decides that demonstrable experience to be a better teacher in this case. and who knows, maybe it will work and he'll have learned something.
If it does not, Loryn will cast Prestidigitation and clean up Drack, Robert and Torry
"While you were in there, don't suppose you found any baubles?" he asks the blood drenched trio
Loryn is of the mind to return to the watch and get some sleep
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Thursday September 29th, 2022 6:44:35 PM
Manolo will help with the watch duty if needed.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 Thursday September 29th, 2022 7:42:20 PM
" You can lead a horse to water but not make it drink... and you can lead a wild elf into the wild, and he'll run off in the night... or something like that."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield Thursday September 29th, 2022 8:03:14 PM
Mortimer suddenly wakes from his stony dream, he stumbles backward to the ground. The transition from stone to flesh is a bit jarring. His eyes go wide as he witnesses globs of blood soak into his flesh like a sponge. He looks on slack-jawed at Toryn's smiling face; she's covered in blood. Likewise, Drack appears bloodied as he carries over two more handfuls of blood and chunks of offal. The new guy, Robert, is doing the same! There is a trail of blood and entrails leading back to the open gut of the basilisk's corpse. It's a bit too much to take in all at once. All he can say is ...
"Bloody hells ... NOT again!!"
DM BatMark -- A Quiet Night Thursday September 29th, 2022 9:43:06 PM Torrynashkabbeth welcomes Mort back to the breathing Wold, and advises against going after Kandruth in the dark, Drack accepts cleanup, agrees with eschewing a chase in the dark, and lays hands on Robert to heal him. Loryn also agrees that wandering in the dark is unwise, and helps magically with cleanup. He suggests looking for loot in the creature’s innards and then getting back to watches and sleep. Mortimer comes back to the Wold to a bizarre scene and a feeling of deja vu. Ash is resigned to Kandruth’s wandering off. Manolo will help with watch duty. Robert Mole
Regrettably, there is no treasure stuck in the digestive tract of the basilisk. Fortunately, with magical help, it is at least fairly easy to get cleaned up after restoring Mort and pillaging the corpse. You are able to settle back into camp and get back to sleep, watches set, and the like. No further disturbances occur overnight, and the dawn brings a sunny morning. Grog asks what your plans are now, but seems to be most interested in continuing toward the Red Hills rather than chasing down Kandruth. ”Seems to me like the fellow was genuinely concerned that his curse would bring danger to those who sought to travel with him, and could not bear the guilt if something were to happen. Perhaps we will see him again if his quest is successful.”
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Thursday September 29th, 2022 10:17:47 PM "Well, I'm sticking with you lot until we reach civilization or you get sick of me. I have no desire to run into one of those all by myself. You guys going to head all the way to Troll?" Rob asks.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday September 30th, 2022 4:46:57 AM
"I think that's very wise, Robbie." Torryn replied. She'd taken the time to dress and clean herself thoroughly, hoping that no one else noticed her decidedly blonde moment: she'd taken her clothes off to air them and keep them fresh, rather than sleep in them. D'uh! She had a Mending spell that could render things as good as new. Fresh smelling, clean clothes and an equally fresh body were easily achieved. Sure, it took a few applications, but that was hardly taxing.
With everything clean she felt a lot better. Not even Kandruth's absence dampened her good spirits. "We should press on to the Red Hills. All this recent stuff - what with ogres coming into town and all - perhaps there's someone or something behind it all. And it's definitely better if we go to them rather than lots of 'them' coming into town. Kandy was, as Groggy said, pretty determined to spare everyone more suffering and you have to admire him for that. I guess we do our part now - Try to make sure nothing else creeps up on us."
She then went to check on Spot. Spot too was in a good mood. It seemed that Kandy had still taken some time to comb Spot's mane before departing. "You, are the most spoilt horsey EVER." She told the mare playfully as she readied her for another day's travel.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Friday September 30th, 2022 8:45:25 AM
"As far as I'm concerned Robert, you are welcome to join us. You're handy in a fight, and not afraid to get in close and stick steel in the bad guy."
"I agree Torry. I just assume we go with Grog, and see where his journey leads us. If Walker feels that he'd be better off without us, then so be it. It is his choice."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield Friday September 30th, 2022 1:09:45 PM
Mortimer is able to calm down with relative ease after being informed at what had happened to him ... and the cure that restored is fleshy nature. He is quite thankful to his friends.
"Maybe it be good mojo if we cured that stone squirrel the same way." He doesn't wish to eat this one ... he's had enough blood this evening. He takes the stone squirrel and applies heavy amounts of the basilisk's blood to it. He's very interested in watching the transformation.
"There might be some treasure to be had here. How tasty is basilisk meat? The blood and eyes could fetch a pretty copper! They're magic, right?"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 Friday September 30th, 2022 5:40:28 PM
Ash pats Rob on the back as he's invited into the group. "Good to have you Rob, welcome into the fold "
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Friday September 30th, 2022 7:06:45 PM
"Mort !" , Manolo says in a serious tone. "That thing tried to kill us and we don't know if we can eat it", he explains.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Friday September 30th, 2022 7:35:05 PM "Thank you all. Rob says after the assurances of his welcome. "Is there a goal of some sort if not traveling with the book guy?"
DM BatMark -- Rollin', Rollin', Rollin' Friday September 30th, 2022 10:46:35 PM Robert is keen to stick with the party, and asks how far you are going. When you welcome him, he thanks you and asks what the goal is if not accompanying Kandruth. Torrynashkabbeth thinks Rob’s choice is wise, and thinks you should press on to the Red Hills. Drack welcomes Robert, who is handy in a fight, and agrees that you should head to the Red Hills. Mortimer calm down quickly and thanks his friends. He wonders what value or tastiness might be found in bits of the slain basilisk. And decides to rub the squirrel with the basilisk blood as well, to no effect. Ash welcomes Rob into the fold. Manolo chastises Mort for wanting to risk eating the thing. Mole and Loryn take this all in silently.
These matters being settled, you are able to resume your journey into the Red Hills, which increase in size as you proceed. Grog reckons, ”It’ll be about a day or so before we get into the territory that at least back in the day was most likely to be occupied by the humanoid tribes up here. But I guess if the basilisk encounter was anything to judge by, I was right to expect the unexpected, eh? So, any ideas about what we ought to be doing as we move along?”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Saturday October 1st, 2022 6:30:02 AM
It was a good question. Naturally, Torryn's first thought was - Dancing! However, she managed to refrain from blurting that out. After a moment's reflection in which she was definitely harnessing her inner "Agratha" as well as her patient father's teachings, she offered her perspective.
"I think.....we should definitely by watchful for things of beauty. No, don't laugh. It's important. You see, there's a lot of badness, danger and stuff out there and we need the beauty to ward us against all that. It lifts the soul and strengthens the spirit as well as fostering hope. But, in being watchful for beauty we also see all that other yucky stuff too. We don't want that getting past us. AND, we could pick up tracks and important stuff like that. Maybe see if Kandy is ahead of us. So, to do this right, we should have a couple of outriders and rear-guard. Not too spread out - we need to come to each other's aid, but enough to maybe thwardt an ambush or something. That's what I think we should be doing." She concluded positively after something of a hesitatnt start.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Sunday October 2nd, 2022 11:16:22 AM
“Well Rob, our main plan was to go with Walker and help him out, but apparently he doesn’t care for our help. Now I think the plan is to stay with Grog and go see if we can find the humanoid tribes up here to see what’s going on in the area. Seems like more and more trouble has been happening lately, and some of it seems to be coming from the red hills.”
“I’m not sure if we want to split up too much, but generally, that’s a good idea. If you want to take the lead about 150’ in front of the wagon, and Rob and I each take flanking positions 150’ feet off to the sides, that will expand our view of the area significantly.”
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Sunday October 2nd, 2022 11:19:14 AM
(2nd quote was a response to Torry)
“Not sure if we need a rear guard Torry, but the rest of the group around the wagon can keep an eye on the rear.”
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield d20+3=14 ; Sunday October 2nd, 2022 7:03:08 PM
Mortimer adds, "That's what I tried to say yesterday. When I chased after him and asked him to return, the old geezer just shooed me away, he did. After that, letting him go was fine and dandy with me."
He then starts to clean the blood-coated, stone squirrel with a Prestidigitation spell. "Looks like we have one of the finest stone-carved critter sculptures I've ever seen. Should fetch a handful of gold coin." (Appraise: 14)
In response to Manolo concerns, "I've eaten all sorts of critters," he says with a sly smile. "From the crunchy to the chewy, and even the slimy, they all became meat for supper."
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Sunday October 2nd, 2022 7:34:21 PM "I'm good with a flanking position. I assume stay within eyesight of the wagon should a hill interpose between us?" Rob replies to Drack. Rob had run several flank patrols, some moving in and out, others staying within eyesight. He preferred to stay within eyesight but he was willing to support either idea.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Sunday October 2nd, 2022 9:23:12 PM
“Yeah Rob, we should all stay within eyesight.”
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday October 3rd, 2022 10:56:51 AM
Loryn gives the wagon wheel a small kick. Gnomes did not give up on ideas easily, but the whole group was very set on not going after Walker. Loryn knew they could catch him, but again, the group was done with the crazy half elf from out of time and that would be that. Kandruth would be back in the land of the Lavendar Moon soon enough and thus his first lesson on 'you can't save everyone, especially those who don't wish to saved' was taught and, for the most part, learned.
Looking up, Loryn suddenly realized everyone was talking and mounting up to follow some sort of plan of action. Loryn scoots over to mount up himself on his donkey and pulls in next to the right of the wagon about 5' away.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 Monday October 3rd, 2022 11:55:07 AM
"Or atleast stay in range of healing atleast. It would be terrible if we could see you dying, but not do anything about it. " Ash jokes in morbid fashion.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=18 ; Monday October 3rd, 2022 5:33:12 PM
Manolo volunteers to keep a watchful eye from the wagon area on the rear Perception 18
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday October 3rd, 2022 6:06:35 PM "Oh, this is exciting. Can I go to the front? Spot is big and gives me a good view of things. Plus, I am good at spotting things - mostly....when I'm not distracted. But I really don't get distracted THAT often. Not like I used to." It wasn't a very convincing sales pitch, but Torryn concluded with a broad smile as if she'd just delivered a wonderful soliloquy.
"Oh, and I found the bow now too. that's kind of useful, right?"
DM BatMark -- Onward and Upward Monday October 3rd, 2022 9:15:34 PM Torrynashkabbeth offers a plan for moving out in a wider formation and offers to go up front with her new-found bow. Drack lets Ron know that they had previously planned to help Kandruth, but now should stick with Grog. He is good with Torryn’s plan as long as folks don’t spread out too much. Robert likes the idea of taking a flanking position and suggest staying with eyesight. Loryn reluctantly lets go of the idea of following Kandruth. He forms up near the wagon. Mortimer agrees that Kandruth wasn’t keen on having company. He cleans off the stone squirrel, which still doesn’t look too valuable. It might fetch a few coins at best. Ash advises that folks should stay in range of healing, lest they die. He apparently has a somewhat dark sense of humor. Manolo volunteers to watch the rear from the wagon area. Mole looks a little lost.
Grog looks at your dispersed formation, ”That ought to help if the bad guys start lobbing fireballs, I suppose.” Saying no more, he gets on the wagon, and your caravan continues its move into the hills. After about a half day’s further travel, which passes without incident, the track turns into a pass through two larger hills. Grog signals for a halt and gathers those back in who wish to discuss the next steps.
”We won’t be able to take the wagon much further, as we wind up into the hills through this pass. Probably for the best, as we are approaching the area where I’d expect to find some of the tribes to lair up here. I imagine we wouldn’t easily get the drop on them trundling up in a big old wagon, eh? Any of you folks see anywhere good for us to hide the wagon and horse as we try to scout up a little further? And any thoughts on how we ought to approach this area, knowing that there are likely some unfriendly humanoids up ahead?”
You may make a Survival or Knowledge Geography skill check and compare to the below DCs:
DC5 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a side gully that looks suitable.} DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a side gully that looks suitable at first glance, but actually would be easy to spot from above and might flood in a rain.} DC5 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a very good spot, protected by terrain and foliage, just up ahead. There is even a small hidden spring so that a hobbled horse might drink.}
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+6=12 ; Monday October 3rd, 2022 9:54:16 PM "Nah, I see a gully that would obscure it from the ground but it would be exposed from any ridge line. I'd recommend something better." Rob says as he reports in before riding back out to his flanking position.
Survival +6
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+13=19 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+11=29 ; Monday October 3rd, 2022 10:28:47 PM
Mole surveys the group (Sense Motive DC22). The other made the decision to not chase after Kandruth. That didn't take long... He looks out at the forest and thinks about the events of the last couple of days. May the earth mother watch over you and one day you can be freed from your fate.
The dwarf rides in the wagon and sits in the back and watches out the back. (Perception DC29)
"There's a place up ahead that will work." he says. (Survival DC19)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=4 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 6:14:51 AM
(OOC: Roll of 5)
Torryn didn't really 'do' Geography or Survival much. Both had most definitely been her father's fields of expertise. that wasn't much help at the moment. At Grog's behest, she waited for the wagon and then listened to his query. She was left with the distinct impression that he was testing them. He seemed happy to let them make the mistakes and so learn from them. That being said, she didn't think that they'd made too many thus far.
"Sorry, Groggy, I didn't see anything that sort of jumped out at me like that, but then, honestly, I wasn't really looking for that. I can go take another look - specifically for that, if you like?" She offered by way of apology.
Leaving the wagon seemed like a good idea. They'd certainly be quieter and less conspicuous. Wagons were not discreet.
"Do we leave the horses too?" She then asked. She wasn't sure how she felt about that. She certainly didn't want to place Spot in any danger; so, was leaving her or taking her going to best achieve that goal? She was far from certain. Torryn then turned her focus to the last part of his question.
"I think it's best if whoever or whatever is there, doesn't know we're here. Now, going unnoticed is a lot easier for one person, than a group, but if spotted or found, a single person is WAY more vulnerable. So, I guess we compromise there. We go together, but strive for as much stealth as we can muster. If the horses are coming, we could try to muffle their hooves - once we get close to ..um...whatever. OR, Perhaps we have a scout. that way they can warn the less stealthy of what lies ahead. Being prepared for what's there could be key to survival. Well, that's what my father says....a lot."
Torryn, being Torryn, had all but forgotten about Kandruth. She was very much focussed on the matter of at hand: not being eaten. Which she assumed was what the 'locals' here actually did.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday October 4th, 2022 9:01:30 AM
Drack pulls back closer to the wagon as things narrow, and listens to Grog. He's happy Mole spotted a good place since he didn't know much about things like that.
"On foot is fine. How hostile are we expecting Grog? Are we going to have to kill a bunch of them before they relent? All we want to do is talk with them and find out if anything strange has been going on in these hills and filtering down to town, unless there are other issues I'm unaware of?"
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday October 4th, 2022 10:25:23 AM
Loryn catches the dour look on Mole's face. The dwarf didn't much like it either, but again nothing to do now but ride on. At Ash's comment he chuckles, and shouts over to Ash
"Oh come now Ash. You know we have almost no means of healing, so how far away he is doesn't mean anything really!"
The group pulls up and Loryn defers to Mole. He had no sense at all of such things. Stealthy approach, yea the group screamed that and Loryn smiles again. Barely talked Drack out of his plate mail when going swimming, no way it was happening here. Robert was likely of similar mind on the subject. The group had a pair of scouts and maybe a runner and so that was Loryns thought.
"We have Mole and Manolo as scouts and we have Torry who can be point with the rest of us just sort of doing our thing. Well assuming Mole can stay in animal form long enough?" He poses that to the earth dwarf and then continues his thought. "Torry takes up maybe 100' in front of us and relay back what the scouts might find and we make plans proper on what that is."
Loryn offfers an answer to Drack as well. "If it's ogres goblins or some other such savages, then yea. I think it's a good deal of beat them into submission. They won't hesitate to add any of us to the menu and some of us wont even get that nice way to go."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Tuesday October 4th, 2022 6:55:37 PM
"Sneaking is not a problem...but we do need to be careful" , Manolo simply says.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Tuesday October 4th, 2022 8:27:34 PM "Being alert is probably more important than being sneaky. Being too sneaky will greatly slow us down. So, we leaving the horses with the wagon?"
Mortimer looks up and then left and right. He shrugs and concedes to Mole's keen observation. "Whatever Mole said. Got an eye for that kind of thing, he does." He then buries his face deeper under his hood. The sun was a bit too bright today.
DM BatMark -- Like Day and Night Tuesday October 4th, 2022 9:43:23 PM Robert sees a gully that could hold the wagon, but it isn’t really suitable. He thinks being alert is better than sneaky. Mole spots a better place to stash the wagon up ahead. Drack thinks that going ahead on foot is fine, and asks Grog what kind of reception to expect. Loryn teases Ash about the party’s lack of healing making his suggestion somewhat moot. He offers a suggestion for moving forward in a way that allows you to stay in touch without making too much racket. And opines that ogres, goblins, or savages are involved, then pummeling them into submission sounds good. Torrynashkabbeth thinks you could choose between several plans, including sending ahead a single stealthy scout, or muffling the horses’ hooves, or going all together. Manolo thinks sneaking is not a problem, but that care is called for. Mortimer concedes to Mole’s keen observations. The sun is too bright for his tastes. Ash
Grog snorts at Loryn’s description of ogres and the like, ”Unfortunately all too true. Still, I think it would be best to gather information before wading into a general battle. We’re really here to see what threat might be brewing up here, but of course that could lead to a fight, what with them maybe being territorial and you being big darned heroes and all. Probably best to keep your options open. This should be a good spot for the wagon and horses. I doubt we’ll be away too long, assuming we survive. Do you want to press ahead while the daylight lasts or wait until nightfall?”
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Tuesday October 4th, 2022 10:54:14 PM
"I can maintain it for about four hours." He says to Loryn. Though he did like to fly, he would do it.
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flair, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Pass w/o trace, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday October 5th, 2022 6:05:15 AM
Torryn wasn't quite sure what the plan was. It didn't make much sense to her to go behind the noisy, armour-clad warriors. She was a LOT stealthier than them. Then again, upon reflection, she might be able to protect those perhaps a bit more vulnerable to harm. What she was more certain of though, was the wisdom of moving now.
"I favour pressing straight on now." She declared unequivocally. "Most of the bad guys tend to be nocturnal. They can certainly see better at night than most of us; so, we should use the daylight to best effect, whilst we still have it. I'm going to find a nice spot for Spot. She'll look after the other horses. She's very good like that" Torryn really had nothing to base her last assertion on. Most likely it was misplaced confidence, but she and Spot had got along far better than she expected. She leant forward and whispered into the horse's ear. "I bet Kandy misses you too, Spotty."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday October 5th, 2022 7:45:03 AM
“Loryn’s plan sounds good to me. Mole can get an aerial view, while Manolo scouts the ground. Let’s secure the horses, and at least make sure we aren’t on something’s doorstep before camping for the night.”
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday October 5th, 2022 7:47:10 AM
Memorized spells:
Bless
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Wednesday October 5th, 2022 7:07:03 PM
"Going scouting", Manolo says as he tries to scout ahead. Trying to be at the forefront.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield d20=6 ; d20+1=3 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 7:32:38 PM
Words like ',Assuming we survive,' gets his attention. He hopes this is Grog's sense of humor coming out. He can't help but think about what the half-ogre is getting us into. He supposed to be a well-seasoned adventurer, yet his words, at times, sound like a new blood. He can't help but think this little adventure was designed to be some kind of training exercise (Sense Motive: 6), but he isn't sure. Grog should know every tree and stone of these hills, like the back of his hairy-knuckled hand.
He decides to quietly check the ground for animal tracks around the spring. A secluded spring like this, you'd think, would be a popular watering hole (Perception: 3). However the bloody sun is so bright today, it forces him to squint. He's beginning to wonder if he's insulted Wardd in some way.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 17/23 Wednesday October 5th, 2022 7:34:18 PM
Ash nods along with Torryn's plan of pushing on. He reaches into his robe with a treat for Oslo.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Wednesday October 5th, 2022 9:03:30 PM "Recon and camp, I'm on it." Rob says. He drops off his horse with the wagon and then heads west just over the next rise. He intends to scout one hill over all the way around before returning. He waves to the others as he goes and ensures he catches the eye of Mole, their eye in the sky.
DM BatMark -- Looks Like a Dead End... Wednesday October 5th, 2022 9:52:25 PM Robert starts to move ahead with the designated scouts, but Grog asks him, ”Hey, where ya goin, Clanky McClankin?” Mole tells Loyrn that he can maintain a transformation for about four hours, even if he doesn’t like flying. Drack likes Loryn’s plan, with airborne and ground scouts. Loryn Mortimer hopes that comments about surviving are just some dark humor. He surmises that this might all be a training exercise. He looks for tracks, but is having a hard time with the bright sun and all. Ash likes the plan and gives Oslo a scooby snack. Torrynashkabbeth feels stealthy, and wants to press on, given that the foes are likely to be nocturnal. She finds a good spot for Spotty near the wagon. Manolo moves to scout ahead as planned.
The party moves out with Mole overhead and Manolo and Torryn ranging ahead of the more clattery members of the party. A few hours into the afternoon, the scouts can see some interesting terrain ahead. Mole, Manolo, and Torryn Highlight to display spoiler: { You can see that the hills come together up ahead to the west in a sort of short box canyon, with the highest hillsides rising more than 100 feet above the floor of the gulch. A stream flows down from the heights to the west, running toward you on the eastern edge of the canyon. You see no signs of movement, although several stands of tree prevent you from seeing every bit of the canyon.}
The rest of the party may Highlight to display spoiler: {Grog looks up ahead and muses, ”Ah, yep, I thought it might be hereabouts. Stay sharp, all. Got any way of communicating with those up ahead?”}
(OOC: If you are trying to sneak ahead to scout, don’t forget to make stealth checks. It didn’t matter this time, but could be a big deal in the future. Same generally goes for skill checks, go ahead and make a roll that seems appropriate to your actions in your post, because otherwise we spend two days just going back and forth calling for rolls. DMs can always adjudicate whether rolls were needed/appropriate.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+11=13 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 12:20:15 AM
Mole takes the form of a turkey vulture and rises into the sky. He feels uneasy being so far from the ground. Dwarves were not meant to fly he keeps telling himself. His unease prevents him from seeing anything hiding in the trees (Perception DC13).
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flair, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Pass w/o trace, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=16 ; d12=4 ; d20=5 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 3:20:25 AM
Torryn didn't speak. The place was surprisingly pretty, but did make a good place for an ambush. Easing to the West, she kept low, peering at the trees. Did they conceal anything?
(OOC: Stealth, 26. Ignore the D12 as my PC is poorly and my fat fingers struggle with this tablet. Perception, 12.)
It seemed that Mortimer wasn't the only one struggling with the bright sunshine.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Thursday October 6th, 2022 7:43:45 AM
Drack stays nearer the wagon now that the flank positions have been changed, and awaits words from the scouts. As Rob starts to head around a hill, Drack doubles Grog's statement and motions Rob back over. "Hang close to the main group. there are likely hostiles nearby."
Memorized spells: Bless
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday October 6th, 2022 3:07:12 PM
Loryn gets his donkey secured and such, Manolo and Torryn head out and Mole takes wing. It was odd to see a dwarf shift, or really anything he mused, into another form was a bit odd. And somewhat unnerving. his thoughts were pulled back to the present by the clank of plate mail armor. Right time to get going, the others had a good lead.
Loryn lets Robert and Drack take the forward positions of the group and with all of the tall folk, there was not too much for him to see, but that was fine. Pulling up at Grog's words he looks up at the man, "What might be hereabouts and stay sharp for whom or what? You've heard how knowing is half the battle, well not knowing is the other half, care to enlighten us here? If something was dangerous or likely so up ahead, that information would have been useful earlier." Loryn was not overly happy with the thought of the scout and point heading into something the group could have known about.
But that was the point of having someone at Point, Torry was only about 150' in front of them with Manolo 150 or so in front of her. "Mortimer or Ash, do either of you happen to have a familiar that can talk to Torry. Send her a message once Grog fills us in on what might be up here?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20=5 ; d20=8 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 7:25:28 PM
Manolo slots down and triesbto find cover and be Less visible to potential threats.
Perception 13 (5+8) Stealth 19 (8+11)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/13/19. hp:26/26 Shield Thursday October 6th, 2022 8:36:32 PM
Answering Loryn's question, Mortimer replies, "No ... never had much luck with pets." Mortimer then looks off into the distance as his mind recalls a polyphonic cacophony of nightmarish shrieks and screams from a multitude of tiny animals. He shakes his head in an attempt to clear these thoughts. "No ... no luck with pets at all."
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