DM Kathy Wednesday September 28th, 2022 11:26:16 PM
Some party members are dubious, but Naithi goes to the pool, ties a rope around herself, and changes into an octopus. Octopus-Naithi explores the pool thoroughly, but there is no treasure. She turns over rock after rock and finds nothing but silt. And more rocks.
She emerges with a few rocks for Nightingale. Whether they are nice rocks is a matter of opinion, although one is definitely a piece of schist.
Having satisfied yourselves that there is no treasure in the pool, no really, we looked twice, you prepare to return to the dryad grove. The check is easy enough to make, and soon the entire group is transported.
But when you look around, you are not in the dryad grove. You don't see the reflecting pool, either. You are someplace else. Have you gone deeper still?
The deeper Culverwood seemed more alive. This Culverwood seems more menacing. It is darker, with a low, sullen overcast in the sky. Hemlock and poplar trees move in the slight wind, creating moving shadows that somehow seem a little darker than shadows ought to be. You keep thinking you see something out of the corner of your eye.
"This isn't home," says Brancha, sounding scared.
Then you are plunged into total darkness.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Thursday September 29th, 2022 6:48:28 AM
Ash waves her hand in front of her face. "Have I gone blind, or is it super dark?"
Hoping it's the latter, she casts a Dancing Lights spell to create 4 glowing spheres of light to circle the group.
The hemlock is interesting though. Taking a snipping of it back could prove useful.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Thursday September 29th, 2022 10:02:10 AM
Sahabiel gasps in the dark.. did they take a wrong turn or were pulled forcefully astray?
"Okay.. now.. we have two problems. And that is a conservative estimate. Ash, if ya can hear me, I would really value yer opinion on this.. so, if this does not have that energy we felt on the First, and we clearly did not land back home, and it all feels a bit too tangible for the aetherial shores... now call me a novice at cosmology compared to the learning ya arcane types do, but doesn't that leave only the realm of shadow and darkness?"
The greenskin half-elf is a guardian of the Culverwood and a herbalist... traveling the other worlds had never been on her mind, and her knowledge of the shadow world is limited to knowing it supposedly exists since it appears in several of the old stories of her faith and her people.. usually as a place where the Will of the Wood and heroes of the honored ancestors would exile great evil beings to.
She is not happy about being here at all, and readies her morning star to defend herself..
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Thursday September 29th, 2022 12:19:17 PM
Nightingale accepted the rocks with pleasure. When they stepped into what was "deeper" to her knowledge, she stepped closer to Brancha, and murmured, "We've gotten out of some tight spots before, we will all get out of this one I am sure."
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character Thursday September 29th, 2022 1:47:34 PM
Beech pulls out his Ioun Stone, With a Caster Level of 6, he hopes his Continual light, no pun intended, Sheds some light on the issue....
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Thursday September 29th, 2022 2:27:06 PM
Naithi immediately stops anyone from casting or using light as she whispers, Light will only reveal our location and make us targets. Prepare to light the area up if battle starts, but for now wait until we know it is safe
Naithi tries to examine end are with her low light vision, but if that doesn't work she will gently rub her eyes. As she does so, her face begins to look smoother, paler and completely unblemished with her soft eyes seeming a enlarged as her irises brighten to an unnatural shade, her cheeks blush and her lips shine a glossy pink. In essence, her face has taken on the childish essence of a pixie, making her look even more innocent and child like as she draws Maab's power of the fey into her eyes and gains dark vision. (Picture Yui from Sword Art Online, except blond and more pink skin tones)
Let me tell you what I see, and Camalayas can relate what she smells.
ooc: Taking 20 on perception and scent checks. +10 to determine or location and not get lost in a magical forest. Naithi's ability is a spell like ability. I believe it has a 2hr duration. Her appearance change is just rp to highlight the fey nature of the magic and has no in game mechanical effects.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet Thursday September 29th, 2022 4:18:17 PM " Lets go to the Deep Culverwood and fool around instead of going right home. What could possibly go wrong?" "THIS! This could go wrong." Learning to fight in total darkness was one of the things on Panzer's to do list. However since he could see in the dark it kept getting put off. Can Panzer see in this darkness? Weather or not he can his cold iron Kukri come out and he prepares for battle. " Keep sounding off so that I don't accidentally murder you while fighting in the dark please."
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+14=23 ; Thursday September 29th, 2022 6:36:22 PM
Zazu does not know if a light is a good idea or a bad one.
"Boyo, please follow Camalayas's good example -- sniff around and let me know if you smell any creatures or dangers," Zazu says to the familiar on which the elf sits.
Boyo's Perception with scent: 23
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 d20+14=15 ; Thursday September 29th, 2022 8:56:48 PM I'm not sure you thought through the whole keeping things dark idea. If we suddenly find ourselves in darkness, then that probably means that anything here was expecting it and prepared to act.
Lothlo stares into the darkness looking and listening for signs they are about to be ambushed. He finds his torch and prepares to light it at the first sign of danger.
perception = 15
DM Kathy Thursday September 29th, 2022 10:38:33 PM
When the darkness hits, Ash and Beech start to conjure lights. Naithi asks them not to, as light sources may give your position away. If you do conjure lights, Highlight to display spoiler: {you find that they are not as bright as you had anticipated. Instead of bright light, they give off dim light.}
Naithi alters herself so that she has darkvision. She (and anyone else with darkvision) can see that the darkness does not extend very far past your group, and that if you head that way, you'll move out of it.
Sahabiel speculates that you have traveled to the realm of shadow. However, the spellcasters in the group can tell you that's extremely unlikely without a Plane Shift or similar spell. It seems more likely that you have somehow gone even deeper, rather than returning to the surface Culverwood.
Nightingale moves closer to Brancha and tries to reassure her.
Zazu asks Boyo to smell for creatures or dangers. Boyo lets you know--and Camalayas also tells Naithi--that there is a creature, but they're not sure where.
Lothlo is opposed to staying in darkness, pointing out that whoever caused it probably had some kind of plan. He watches and listens.
Suddenly..."HahahahaHAHAHA!" mocking laughter fills the clearing, seeming to come from everywhere at once. Then Nightingale, who is closest to Brancha, hears a voice say "Boo!" right next to the dryad's ear. Brancha screams.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet d20+4=17 ; d20+16=23 ; d3+9=10 ; Thursday September 29th, 2022 11:35:16 PM
Panzer can see and knows the way out of the darkness. He does his best to get his friends out of the darkness. " It is a small pool of darkness. Step carefully towards my voice and you will be able to see." The Badgerkin says as he steps out of the darkness and keeps speaking to give the others a target to move to. He is concerned that he cannot see what is making the laughing noise but when have his concerns ever been noteworthy? He keeps his blades drawn. If he senses anything near him that is invisible he will slash at it. Perception 17 main hand slash hits AC 23 for 10 damage cold iron
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Intimidation check: d20+8=12 ; Friday September 30th, 2022 12:08:37 AM
Nightingale isn't very happy, as she stomps her foot and growls, "That's not nice nor funny, now knock it off and show yourself!"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Friday September 30th, 2022 3:04:40 AM
Ash considers the wisdom in Naithi's words, but concurs with Lothlo's assessment. Anything already here would have adapted to the environment and already be able to see them (if not smell and hear as well). The party are already at a disadvantage and that laughing confirms it. Something already knows the party are here.
She casts the dancing lights spell and has the balls of light spiral out and away from the party up to a range of 50ft.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Friday September 30th, 2022 7:30:56 PM
Boo... Who says boo? This feels more like a prank them an attack. Still, or could be meant to trick them into running into a trap or danger. She without tries to see what is outside the darkness and will head there if it looks safe.
ooc: I'm assuming it's I can see in the dark that I can see iti into the light as well. If so, Naithi and Camalayas will relay what they are and exit the darkness of it appears safe
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Friday September 30th, 2022 7:42:41 PM
Sahabiel will follow Panzer's voice out of the dark area, while remaining wary. Laughter from every direction and none could be a fey thing, or a very theatrical villain. And it does sound as if they might be targetting Brancha especially?
(ooc: Brancha has been reacting rather childlike to a lot of the things so far, and the other dryads referred to her as young.. I know that age is kind of pointless with a fey creature, but as an estimate, how 'mature' for a fey does Sahabiel estimate Brancha to be?)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Friday September 30th, 2022 9:00:31 PM Boo? Hahaha? Terrifying, but much better that screams of pain. As the group is guided out of the dark, Lothlo replaces his torch with his bow, but doesn't hold it in a threatening manner, in the hopes that someone is just having fun at their expense, and not actually trying to harm them.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character Friday September 30th, 2022 9:08:13 PM
Beech follows Panzer's voice hoping he knows what he's doing....
DM Kathy Friday September 30th, 2022 11:51:50 PM Panzer shows his friends how to move out of the darkness. Naithi can get herself out; Sahabiel, Lothlo, and Beech follow. Hesitantly, Brancha follows as well.
[OOC: Brancha is an adult, but a very young one. And it's pretty clear from talking to the other dryads that they have protected and sheltered her. To use a modern-world equivalent, she's a college freshman away from home for the first time.]
Ash decides to cast her Dancing Lights. Your lights are the equivalent of torches, so you would expect them to shed normal light in a 20-foot radius. However, inside the darkness, your lights only shed dim light in a 20-foot radius. If you move them 50 feet away, you can no longer see them from inside the darkness.
Nightingale says That's not nice nor funny, now knock it off and show yourself! The mocking laughter resumes, followed by high-pitched voices crying "that's not nice! that's not nice! that's not nice!"
And then the party is plunged into darkness again.
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Saturday October 1st, 2022 2:09:10 PM
Zazu casts Spider Climb on Boyo, who carries his owner up the nearest big tree, a double move for 40 ft of elevation.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Sunday October 2nd, 2022 1:18:31 AM
Ash brings her lights in close enough that she can still see her surrounds. With four lights she is able to spread them out evenly around the party and have them moving in a circle.
She casts a Detect Magic spell and keeps her eyes open. It's possible the voice is an illusion of some kind, or perhaps some sort of ventriloquism, and there isn't anything in striking distance of the party.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet d20+4=6 ; d20+16=23 ; d3+9=11 ; Sunday October 2nd, 2022 7:45:31 PM
Panzer steps over to Brancha. " For your safety, stay behind me and stay back to back with me. Move when I move. This fey seems to be focusing on you.I'll keep you safe." To the others he says, "We should group up and move again. Some of you can do this effortlessly, not me. I think it is best if we just go." Panzer will again prepare to swing at anything invisible he senses coming near himself/Brancha. Perception 6 Main hand slash hits Ac 23 for 11 cold iron damage
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Monday October 3rd, 2022 10:44:00 AM
As darkness falls over her a second time just as she was making her way out of the last blotch of it, Sahabiel sighs. In the dark, her voice goes a little icy as she states, “I see. Or rather I do not, yet I see by more than light alone.”
She changes her grip on her morning star, holding the weapon instead as a very heavy staff as she taps the ground with the butt of the weapon while holding her holy symbol high. “Déanaim iarracht gan do ghreann a dhiúltú duit, ach an é seo an bealach chun caitheamh le dílis adhmaid an tsinsir faoi scáth a gcraobhacha a ndearna tú do ríocht?”
Then she inhales, and loudly declares, “Iarraim Sean-Dlíthe na Fáilteachais!”
“Le linn dom bheith anseo, táim faoi cheangal ag na traidisiúin chéanna is a bheadh i bhfeidhm dá mbeinn mar aoi ar cuireadh duit. Ní thairgfidh mé aon dochar d'aon duine a ghlac tú isteach i do theach, ná ní dhéanfaidh mé aon ghníomh a mheasfaí a bheith míchuí d'aoi. Ní dtuairisceoidh mé aon ní a fheicim agus a chloisim san áit seo, agus déanfaidh mé gach dícheall cúnamh agus cúnamh a thabhairt do do theaghlach agus d'aíonna eile le linn dom fanacht.”
(ooc: It has been a while since I used gaelic Irish for when Sahabiel speaks fey-sylvan, but I feel it just comes out so much more flavorful I thought I'd go back to it.)
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Monday October 3rd, 2022 10:51:11 AM (ooc: You do not need to copy-paste the Irish bits out of my post to get them translated, just copy-paste the entire post text into Google Translate and it should autodetect for Irish to English and will know which parts to translate.)
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Monday October 3rd, 2022 1:24:08 PM
Nightingale listens to her sister call out to the 'Wood, or whatever being is tormenting poor Brancha. Nightingale will look at all the rocks that Naithi brought her, select the smallest and cast Light upon it ... and then hand it to Brancha, as she seems to be the target of the voice... "Something to help keep the darkness at bay."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Monday October 3rd, 2022 2:48:06 PM
Naithi and Camalayas stay with the group, figuring they will want some one with dark vision to stick by then
Naithi keeps looking for danger.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character Monday October 3rd, 2022 4:39:04 PM
Beech is tired of these games....he gets a target, he plans on giving it a gift....
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 d20+3=21 ; Monday October 3rd, 2022 8:42:31 PM
Lothlo keeps his bow held in a non-hostile manner. He's not sure what twisted game is being played right now, but a game without bloodshed is always preferred to the alternative.
Lothlo tries to think back to his times in the tavern and whether anyone had ever told a tale of a similar character in the Culverwood. Knowledge (Geography/local) = 21
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+20=37 ; Monday October 3rd, 2022 8:48:10 PM
Zazu looks around if he ascends above the dark: Perception 37
DM Kathy Monday October 3rd, 2022 10:33:09 PM Zazu and Boyo climb a tree.
Ash casts Detect Magic. You see several auras; it will take some time to sort through them.
Panzer tells Brancha to stay with him, and remains alert.
Sahabiel calls out in Sylvan. There is no immediate response.
Naithi remains close to the party; Beech remains alert.
Nightingale casts light on a stone and gives it to Brancha.
Lothlp tries to remember tales of a similar encounter. You remember all too many--ghost stories told around the campfire. Some of them might even be true. Nothing particularly stands out, however.
You hear a voice again, this one deep and ominous. "None shall escape. You are doomed" You feel a wave of despair wash over you. Everyone but Zazu and Boyo, make a Will save, DC 21, or take a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 d20+10=19 ; Monday October 3rd, 2022 10:39:29 PM
Perhaps it was all the unanswered big life questions from earlier, but Ash just feels disheartened. Despair washes over her and it feels like there is little hope left in the Wold.
She gives a loud sigh and lets her shoulders slump.
----------- Will Save vs DC21: 19=Fail! Not a good day for Will saves.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 WILL Save check: d20+11=21 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 1:58:05 AM
Nightingale hears the voice again, which makes her growl and say something unladylike under her breath
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+20=22 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 10:16:53 AM
Zeoll listens to the voice and gets a feel for its location ...
[OOC: Hearing someone talk is a DC0 check. At DC20 (a -20 penalty) you can pinpoint their location. Zazu has a +20 Perception, so no roll needed.]
Then the elf directs Boyo to the right spot with a move action. And then Zazu casts Color Spray to get the speaker in the cone. Hopefully without getting friends with the spell!
Will save DC is 18. Effect varies by hit dice Color Spray.
Zazu tries to hear any clue as to the results of the spell. Perception 22.
Then Boyo takes a move action to ascend back up.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character d20+6=22 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 10:23:48 AM
Beech ignores the Ominous Voice as it threatens the group, he expects its more directed at the young Dryad.
He still doesn't have a target, but he's still ready to give him a party gift, one the Voice won't soon forget....
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 d20+9=16 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 2:57:40 PM (Will save d20+9 = 16, failed. -2 to most rolls, but for how many rounds?)
Sahabiel is thrown off guard and feels uncertain now about her next move.. she was expecting that their harasser would at least offer a proper response to the words of the Old Law. That it is not, leaves her grasping at what manner of being or beings would be so gutsy as to ignore it entirely, with all the ignominy that could earn them?
Darkness and voices in that dark.. so far nobody has been hurt, but Sahabiel does not know how this is going to continue. For the moment, knowing that these patches of darkness are small, she picks a direction and starts finding her way to the edge of this one - following Panzer's voice for guidance if it is available again.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 d20+7=25 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 8:29:30 PM
A wave of despair starts to com over Lothlo, but he manages to shake the feeling.
Things are starting to get a little nasty in here. You think there is any chance we can just try to return again like we did before before whoever is outside this darkness shows us what other tricks he has up his sleeve? save = 25
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+7=20 ; d20+8=9 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 8:34:34 PM
Naithi and Camalayas struggle against the wave is despair.
Well save= 20 for Naithi and 9 for Camalayas. Or 24 if this is a fey ability
Starting at 4th level, a druid gains a +4 bonus on saving throws against the spell-like and supernatural abilities of fey. This bonus also applies to spells and effects that target plants, such as blight, entangle, spike growth, and warp wood.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Tuesday October 4th, 2022 8:52:10 PM
Naithi and Camalayas quickly exit the darkness and direct the others so they they can exit from different sides to avoid all getting caught in another spell at the same time.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet d20+3=7 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 8:56:38 PM
Will save 7 fail Panzer does not have the mental fortitude to withstand the doom and despair being thrown at him, but it doesn't dampen his desire to find whomever is making his life hard and disembowel them.
DM Kathy Tuesday October 4th, 2022 10:35:30 PM Ash succumbs to the feeling of despair, as do Sahabiel and Panzer. The effect will last for several minutes.
Naithi and Camalayas are safe, because this is a fae ability. They exit the area of darkness, as does Sahabiel.
Nightingale says something unladylike. Beech stays on alert. Lothlo suggests you try to return.
Zazu is able to locate the square that the voice is coming from. Boyo moves you into position, and you cast your Color Spray. You don't see any immediate effect. Boyo then climbs you back up the tree.
Finally, your opponent shows himself. A lanky, fanged humanoid steps out of the trees. He wears a long dark coat and a tall hat, and exudes an almost palpable aura of horror. Knowledge Nature DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a bogeyman}
He points a long, bony finger at Beech. Beech must make a DC 20 Will save or be held in place.
And the map. The gray areas are magical darkness; right now, Ash's dancing lights are illuminating the one you're standing in.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 d20+13=27 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 10:51:39 PM "It's a bogeyman!" Ash calls out. She recalls that Brancha doesn't have any spell abilities, and based on what she's observed so far, it's unlikely Brancha has any real combat abilities either. "Brancha, this might be a good time for you to stay back. We'll deal with this"
Ash casts a Spectral Hand spell then disappears from view.
--------------- Knowl Nature vs DC20: 27=Pass! Please let me know what details Ash knows of the bogeyman. Thanks!
Standard: Cast Spectral Hand Move: Use Fey Hide-away ability to turn invisible for a round Free: 5ft step SE
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+14=26 ; Tuesday October 4th, 2022 11:38:39 PM Guys, this is a fey. I'm guessing cold iron will be needed.
ooc: I suggest we email offline to avoid cluttering the board and discuss tactics.
Knowledge Nature to identify enemies abilities and weaknesses = 26
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character Wednesday October 5th, 2022 12:20:01 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { Using a Hero Point to boost my roll}
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character d20+14=29 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 12:30:27 PM
Beech switches up his plans, he felt the creature try to hold him, but managed to shake off the magical effect with an extra effort. (HP spent) He drops a Haste, in case he gets taken out of the combat by magic.... He then moves as he's not made for front line combat...
Those includes are... Himself. Sahabiel, Ash, Lothlo, Nightingale, Panzer, Naithi he leaves out the Dryad and Zazu is too far away, and Camalayas is a "mount"
Spells in effect:
Haste 7 Rounds Left
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+10=19 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 1:23:02 PM
Know Nature 19, 23 with Forest Walking bonus.
Zazu wonders why the fey so easily resisted the Color Spray, but at least the trickster will not try another.
"The fey has done no injury to anyone yet. So maybe we should not use lethal damage until it does."
Zazu retrieves and reads an invisibility scroll, self-casting the magic. Boyo climbs down to the base of the tree.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Wednesday October 5th, 2022 4:09:22 PM
Nightingale takes a wand out and taps herself with it
[Divine Favor = +1 to hit and damage for 1 minute]
She will then move forward, to place the Bogeyman within 30' range, in case she needs to charge him/it
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet d20+4=23 ; d20+8=14 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 5:08:16 PM
Spellcraft 21 Panzer identifies the spell on Beech as hold person and he realizes that this is going to be a fight, even if Zazu thinks they can talk their way out of it. He waits on attacking regardless, because he doesn't know anything about the Culverwood and this may be typical fey foreplay before they "talk" to people in their realm. He doubts it but prepares anyway. He pops his wand to his hand from his wrist sheathe and taps himself with it and fails to get the spell to fire (use magic device 14). He feels the Haste wash over him and with that speed drops the wand and draws his off hand weapon. (both weapons are cold iron)
Dashboard Doom several Minutes Haste 1/7 rounds used
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 d20+17=35 ; d8+6=14 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 8:43:10 PM We made an effort to be peaceful, said we won't escape and are doomed, blinded us, and attacked us multiple times. We can't just hold back until he kills one of us for fun.
Lothlo follows the advice of the others and pulls out a cold iron arrow. He readies to attack and will let the arrow fly if anyone else attacks this round, otherwise he will hold his attack and will try to interrupt the Bogeyman if he tries to cast a spell.
Attack 1 = 35 Damage 1 = 14
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Hasted for 7 rounds starting round 1 - Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target, threat range is doubled." -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick, Slice Trick, Sunder Trick, Grapnel Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+7=12 ; d20+7=20 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 8:55:38 PM
Naithi directs Camalayas to take her within 40 get of the enemy (I'm having trouble with the map, so someone please move me). She then throws the vial of Basidironds Spores towards the Boogeyman. Let's see how you like being scared.
ooc: It says the spores can form an invisible cloud, so I'm hoping this can be treated as a splash weapon. Die those you can target a square with an attack roll if 5 (If not allowed and the cloud is large enough maybe I could attack the tree behind it. I get an additional +2 to hitting plants). The vial has a rang increment of 10 feet. Throwing 40 requires and additional +6 to hit. I would they're t need a ranged attack of 11 to the square.
Naithi throws the vial at the boogeyman's square. Hit AC 12= Success. (I also made a reroll using a hero point incase my math was off and it was needed. Reroll, if needed=20)
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Wednesday October 5th, 2022 9:11:45 PM
When feeling despair, Sahabiel does what any priestess would do - she prays, safe in her conviction that doing so is likely to help her and her companions in anything else they might attempt.
ooc: She performs Prayer - and at her current map position, it looks like the whole party and the enemy are all within 40' burst range? Effect: "You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls."
DM Kathy d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 11:10:10 PM Ash calls out that the creature is a bogeyman before casting Spectral Hand and becoming momentarily invisible. You know that he has a fear aura, and spell-like abilities.
Naithi adds that the bogeyman is fae, and that cold iron might be needed. You know that cold iron bypasses his damage reduction, and that he has Spell Resistance.
Beech resists the affect, then casts Haste on his friends before moving to the back.
Zazu points out that the bogeyman has not hurt you yet, and suggests nonlethal damage. He makes himself invisible and comes down from the tree.
Panzer cannot identify a spell since no spell was cast [the bogeyman has spell-like abilities]. He tries to get a wand to work, but does not succeed. He drops it in favor of an off-hand weapon.
Lothlo doesn't want to wait until the bogeyman kills somebody before acting. He nocks a cold-iron arrow and waits for the opportunity to fire.
Naithi approaches within 40 feet and throws her vial at the bogeyman. However, the vial does not contain "raw" basidirond spores. It contains a powder derived from the spores. The vial gives off a little puff of powder, which seems to have no effect on the bogeyman.
Naithi's action, however, is enough to set off Lothlo's ready. His arrow strikes true and does damage.
Sahabiel casts Prayer. It affects all her companions, but the bogeyman has Spell Resistance. Make a caster level check to see if your spell affects him.
Brancha slips into the trees and tries to hide there.
The bogeyman strides forward. His aura extends for 30 feet, so as he moves, several of you are affected, one by one: Naithi (and Camalayas), Sahabiel, Nightingale, Panzer, and Ash. As the bogeyman approaches, you begin to see a shifting haze of images reflecting your darkest fears. Make a DC 25 Will save or become shaken.
"This fight is hopeless," he says to Panzer. "Throw down your weapons, and I may show you mercy." Panzer, make a DC 20 Will save or drop your weapons.
Beech suddenly sees the most horrible, terrifying beast he can imagine. Make a DC 21 Will save or believe the apparition is real. If you fail that save, make a DC 21 Fortitude save or die of fright. If you fail the Will save but make the Fortitude save, take 16 damage instead of dying.
[OOC: The Bogeyman uses spell-like abilities, so Spellcraft cannot identify them as they are being cast, although you can use Spellcraft to identify them by their effects, if their effects are visible.]
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 d20+7=14 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 11:17:02 PM (ooc: Caster level check to affect Bogeyman with Prayer 1d20+7 = 14, failed)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+12=22 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=27 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 11:53:02 PM
Naithi and Camalayas begun to tremble. Blood and Ashes! I cannot believe I wasted that on you! Now I'll have to take a bite out of you to know what it tasted like!
Naithi Save = 22, 28 Pass. (Naithi and Camalayas both roll, and if either succeeds both pass) Camalayas Save = 27 Pass
More to come, but I needed to know the results of the saves before contemplating my next move.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet d20+3=21 ; d20-1=10 ; Wednesday October 5th, 2022 11:59:46 PM
Crushing despair -2 to everything fear save is not a 20 so fail, add shaken to the mix a further -2 to everything Suggestion save 10 fail Panzer drops his weapons
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet Thursday October 6th, 2022 12:12:28 AM
At the monster's request Panzer drops his weapons. He looks with a puzzled expression on his face at his empty hands and bends down and retrieves his blades. rolling his shoulders to try and rid his body of the fear he is feeling he takes a 5' step closer to the Boogyman.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 WILL Save: d20+11=12 ; Normal FoB = +2, she's shaken which drops that to +7, Prayer adds a +1 to hit and damage, Divine Favor adds a +1 to hit and damage, and her thorns add an additional +2 damage: d20+9=28 ; d20+9=24 ; assuming both hit ... d8+5=7 ; d8+5=12 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 12:49:34 AM
[Ok, so she's Shaken = A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks]
Nightingale is VERY unhappy. As a free action her hands become covered in wood with tiny thorns protruding from them. With her move of 50', she's pretty much in his face unleashing a flurry of blows attack on him ...
OOC: Do his "Spell like abilities" count as enchantment spells or effects? If so then she gets a +2 to her saves
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 d20+8=24 ; d20+4=16 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 2:35:59 AM
Ash blinks her eyes and manages to shut-out the terrible images. Just. "Nightingale! Dagger!" Ash draws her cold iron dagger and tosses it over towards Nightingale. It lands at the monk's feet.
-------------- Will Save vs DC25: 24. Wait! Forgot to add the +1 Prayer bonus! 25=Pass!
Free: 5ft step east Move: Draw Cold Iron dagger Standard: Throw it to Nightingale's square. Attack vs AC9(5+2range penalties): 16=Pass!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 d20+17=25 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=20 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=14 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=13 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 11:11:18 AM
Lothlo sees nightengale running in front of his arrows and calls out to her to guide her to a safer location
Nightengale, you are running in my line of fire, make sure you don't stop in front of me
Lothlo grabs a handful of arrows and lets them fly (if Nightengale doesn't move north one square Lothlo will have to move and only the first arrow will be shot)
Roll each thrice: D20 + 17(+1 within 30'), 1d8 +6 (+1 within 30') Roll each once: D20 + 12(+1 within 30'), 1d8 +6 (+1 within 30')
Attack 1 = 25 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 34 Damage 2 = 9
Attack 3 = 28 Damage 3 = 7
Attack 3 = 32 crit roll x3 = 20 Damage 3 = 14
ooc: can you include the round number in the posts, it makes it easier to double check which spells are still active
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 24/40 Character d20+7=10 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+8=27 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 2:42:32 PM
Beech fails the will portion of the save.... (will use Hero Point to pass the save or die) Will Save 10 = Fail Fort Save 17= Fail +4 Hero Point = Pass Spellcraft = 27 knows it was a Phantasmal Killer spell.
"Crud.... Watch out, not sure how it's casting multiple spells at once, but it sent a Phantasmal Killer after me. We're in the Deep end and the bottom just dropped out on top of it."
Beech casts a Glitterdust, catching just the Bogeyman in the area of effect. He now looks "Fabulous".... After the spell goes off, He moves even further away....
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 24/40 Character Thursday October 6th, 2022 2:45:08 PM
Beech is 50' off the bottom of the map
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+39=41 ; d20+32=52 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 2:56:05 PM
Zany casts invisibility on Boyo. Then the elf takes out a scroll.
Boyo takes a double move back up the tree, well away from the monster.
Zany stealth (+20 with invisibility) 41 Boyo stealth (same) 52
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+12=21 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 7:59:37 PM
Perception = 21 to see if we are back home or even deeper into the Culverwood
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+24=32 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 8:14:46 PM
Naithi begins to worry nd wispers to Camalayas that they will grapple in a pincher attack. Camalayas then runs behind the Bogeyman as Naithi charges straight towards it as she tries to grapple the fey.
ooc: Can someone please mine Camalayas and I? I would also appreciate it if anyone can help aid another, grapple, magically boost the attack roll.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Thursday October 6th, 2022 8:31:54 PM
ooc: that was supposed to say move Camalayas and I on the map
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 d20+9=25 ; d20+10=14 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 8:57:43 PM (Saving throw vs Deepest Despair: d20 + 8 (base) +1 (cloak of resistance) +1 (prayer) +2 (elven immunities) -2 (Crushing Despair) = 26 (The dice roller says 25 but I forgot to add the Prayer bonus in the modifier on that roll)
Sahabiel sees the gloomy creature approach her and her companions, and through the imagery it tries to weave around itself, preying on the fears of others, she sees it for what it is. She would have been prepared to treat with the unseelie court if it had played by its rules, but this creature has no place in the harmony of the woods. It is malignant, too deep into causing fear and pain for their own sake, and apparently uncaring about the Old Laws. A true monster even by the standards of its own kind. "Ya would not head the Sean-Dlíthe na Fáilteachais then?", she says. It is not a question though.. it is justification for any violent acts she must now herself take. "So be it."
Seeing what Naithi is attempting, she quickly moves up and lends her strength!
Using Aid Another to help Naithi succeed at the grapple. d20+10 = 14, success, Sahabiel's CMB is +5 (BaB) +5 (strength) +1 (haste) +1 (prayer) -2 (Crushing Despair) = +10 and she only needs to hit DC 10 if she is not the primary grappler.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Thursday October 6th, 2022 8:59:36 PM ooc: heed, not head
DM Kathy d20+11=27 ; d20+11=28 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; Thursday October 6th, 2022 11:10:55 PM
[This is round two.]
Panzer drops his weapons, but is able to pick them up again and take a step closer to his foe.
Nightingale's hand becomes a weapon, and she advances to attack her foe. Flurry of Blows is a full-attack action, meaning you can't do it on the same turn you move. But you can get a single attack, which hits. It does not seem to do any damage, however.
Ash overcomes the fear she feels and tosses Nightingale a cold-iron dagger.
Lothlo fires, hitting 4 times. [Are you still using cold iron arrows?]
Beech warns the others that the bogeyman seems to be able to cast more than one spell per round, and that he just cast Phantasmal Killer. He counters with a Glitterdust, then moves away.
Zazu casts Invisibility on Boyo, then both retreat up the tree.
Naithi and Camalayas flank and grapple the bogeyman.
Sahabiel hurries up to help.
The bogeyman's wounds seem to close up a little.
The bogeyman does not attempt to escape the grapple and instead lashes out at Nightingale with his claws. Nightingale is hit twice, for a total of 7 damage.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Friday October 7th, 2022 4:43:57 AM "Probably quickened spells" Ash calls out to Beech. She's planning to learn how to do that herself at some point. For now though, she can only cast one spell at a time. This time that spell will be blindness!
---------------- Standard: Cast Blindness. Bogeyman to make a save vs DC19 or be permanently blinded
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet d20+10=27 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+4=10 ; d3+10=12 ; d3+10=13 ; d3+10=12 ; d3+10=12 ; d3+10=13 ; d3+10=13 ; d3+10=12 ; Friday October 7th, 2022 10:54:49 AM
Panzer takes a 5' step towards the Boogyman and flanks with Nightingale. He launches a full set of attacks plus the hasted attack. He uses Power attack on all of these attacks.
Main hand attack Hits AC 29 for 12 damage Main hand Hasted attack Hits AC 30 and confirms to AC 27 for 28 damage Off Hand Attack Hits AC 32 and confirms to AC 24 for 28 damage Main Hand Secondary Attack Hits AC 27 and confirms to AC 16(miss)( Spend a Hero point to confirm the crit +4) for 28 damage Off Hand Secondary Attack Hits AC 17 Miss Bite Hits AC 12 Miss All attacks are with Cold Iron Weapons except the bite. Forgot to add flanking to the roll so all to hits are bumped up by +2 (so much Math)
Panzer is Hasted 3/7 rounds used Under a Prayer 2/7 used Shaken (forever) Under Crushing Despair (forever)
Shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.
Crushing Despair Each affected creature takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Prayer You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
Haste A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. Any condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) also makes you lose dodge bonuses.
SO.... +1 to AC for AC 29/ T17 /FF24 -4 to saves and skill checks except reflex which is -3 -2 to attack rolls -3 to damage rolls
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+10=23 ; d20+39=45 ; d20+32=52 ; Friday October 7th, 2022 3:15:12 PM
With a move action, Boyo climbs down and moves north to exactly 31 feet from the monster.
Zazu stretches out a hand and uses ranged legerdemain to pluck the hat off the evil thing. The DC is 20, and the check is a 23, even with the -5 for operating at a distance. Zazu secrets it away in Boyo's invisible saddlebags.
With another move action, Boyo backs off 20 feet and hides. So does Zazu.
Zany stealth 45 Boyo stealth 52 -- second nat 20 in a row for Boyo hiding!
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 24/40 Character d20+5=14 ; d20+5=6 ; Friday October 7th, 2022 3:28:36 PM
Beech shoots at the creature, but misses....
Nightingale (JonS) HP 36/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 1st hit attempt: d20+9=26 ; damage is: d4+3=5 ; 2nd Hit attempt: d20+9=28; Crit Check: d20+9=27 ; assuming that hit is a crit = d4+3=5 x 2 = 10; 3rd hit attempt: d20+9=28 ; Crit check: d20+9=26 ; assuming a crit, damage is d4+3=6 x 2 = 12 Friday October 7th, 2022 3:58:12 PM
[Ok, so she's Shaken = A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks]
Taking the hit, Nightingale grabs for the cold iron dagger to retaliate.
Using a free actions, the thors and woodiness of her hands stops. She'll burn a Ki point to get an extra attack on her Flurry of Blows with the dagger
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 d20+17=20 ; d3=3 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+12=29 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=12 ; Friday October 7th, 2022 7:38:46 PM
Lothlo sees the Bogeyman get surrounded and being hit pretty hard. He pulls out four cold iron arrows, but holds their release unless the creature breaks free from the grapple.
Attack 1 = 20 Damage 1 = 12
Attack 2 = 32 Damage 2 = 12
Attack 3 = 26 Damage 3 = 7
Attack 3 = 29 Damage 3 = 12
Ooc yes, all cold iron for this fight
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Hasted for 7 rounds starting round 1 - Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target, threat range is doubled. -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick, Slice Trick, Sunder Trick, Grapnel Trick Consumables Tracking: [i]5 arrows, 0 hero points[/i
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+8=25 ; d3+4=6 ; d20+8=23 ; Friday October 7th, 2022 8:08:46 PM
Unsure if she can maintain the grapple, Naithi stabs the Bogeyman with her cold iron dagger and then bites him for good measure.
Boo! Are you scared yet?
Hit AC 25 with cold iron dagger for 6 dmg Bite hit AC 23... Because she is mad and wants to know what the spores she wasted taste like.
ooc: That was her favorite potion bottle (G.G. Present), so she will gather up the pieces when this is over and repair or with prestidigitation.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 d20+14=24 ; Friday October 7th, 2022 9:02:47 PM Thanks to a few confirmed critical hits, a lot of damage has been dealt this round, so these actions are only if the bogeyman is not already defeated by the end of last round
Sahabiel seeks to maintain the grapple, knowing that whether she can hold it in the end or not, every second that the bogeyman has to spend on breaking free first is time that her companions can use to inflict more damage on it!
Grapple check; d20 + 5 (BaB) + 5 (Str) + 5 (Bonus for the side that starts the round in control of the grapple) + 1 (Prayer) +1 Haste - 2 (Crushing Despair debuff) = d20 + 15 => 25 (yes, I forgot to add the +1 again in my roll above)
The bogeyman takes a -4 to its dexterity for being grappled, and does not add its +1 dodge bonus against someone that is already grappling with it, so its CMD is down from 32 to 29. Sahabiel will spend a Hero Point for +4 Luck bonus to make up the difference, and succeeds in not only holding the grapple this round, but advancing it - the defender (bogeyman) is now not only Grappled, but Pinned and is denied its dexterity bonus to AC, and for being denied its dexterity bonus also loses its dodge bonus against other attackers outside the grapple, plus Pinned condition gives a further -4 penalty to AC. Bogeyman AC this round is only 13, it can not attack anyone outside the grapple without spending a round to break free first, and can also not use spell-like abilities without a concentration check vs DC 10 (base) + 19 (Sahabiel's modified CMB this round) + spell level. Lastly, to keep a pin Sahabiel takes -4 to her own Dex and has no use of her shield, so Sahabiel's AC is down to 18. She is counting on her companions to finish this in the time she is buying them.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Friday October 7th, 2022 10:19:15 PM
If Sahabiel continues the grapple then Camalayas will continue as well for a +2 bonus
DM Kathy d20+9=17 ; Friday October 7th, 2022 10:32:34 PM Ash suggests that the bogeyman is using quickened spells--or spell-like abilities. She casts Blindness. The bogeyman fails his save and is blinded.
Then the rest of the group goes to work with cold iron and well...it doesn't go well for the bogeyman. Zazu does not need any fancy magic to get the hat; you can just saunter over and pluck it off his corpse.
Ash and Naithi are aware that these creatures usually hoard treasure. There might be something nearby, and you might not even have to jump into a pond to get it!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Friday October 7th, 2022 11:27:50 PM
Naithi takes the Bogeyman's long coat and says, From what I can recall, these Boogeymen typically hoard treasure. He sounds have a lair near by. Naithi has Camalayas, Fizzgig and Jen pick up the Bogeyman's scent and trace it back to a lair, if they can. (Take 20)
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Friday October 7th, 2022 11:56:39 PM
Ash offers to cast a Mending cantrip to fix Naithi's bottle. She then looks about to take stock of how the party are doing and to make sure that Brancha is still with them.
"Just to make sure it doesn't keep healing, uh, Panzer, you want to make sure?" Ash looks at the bogeyman's corpse, and in particular it's head/neck region.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 24/40 Character Saturday October 8th, 2022 2:29:25 PM
Beech will return to the party, and will use Ray of Frost on the creature, freezing small bits and letting Panzer break them off once it's in small parts, He'll cook it with a burning hands or two, to be sure it's not coming back....
Nightingale (JonS) HP 36/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Monday October 10th, 2022 3:14:50 PM
Nightingale will steer Brancha away from the actions of her friends, "That creature seemed intent on targeting you, are you ok?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet Monday October 10th, 2022 4:31:31 PM
Panzer follows Ash's gaze as she says to be sure it doesn't 'get back up' and nods. Once Nightingale has taken Brancha away Panzer grips the boogyman around the chest, slips one blade under his chin and swiftly and cleanly removes his head. Beech's plan sounded alot like corpse desecration and Panzer wanted this over with quickly and cleanly so he opted for decapitation. He didn't know of anything corporeal that could heal without it's head attached. He then followed the group and looked around for a stash of goodies.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Monday October 10th, 2022 7:13:21 PM (ooc: Since the creature died of damage dealt before my turn, Sahabiel did not need to prolong the grapple, so I presume the actions of my last post did not happen)
Sahabiel gets back on her feet, looks down at the creature while catching her breath, and then looks around the group. She remembers that odd store a few of her companions visited last time they were in the capital, and now has some idea of what this group needs. She shakes her head, grins, and says; "Just so ya know... since I've met ya, we've had harpies with entrancing singing, faeries with entrancing dancing, that viper vine's entrancing pollen, and today an entrancing pool of all things, and this monstrosity that tried to get us with fear... I have half a mind to march the lot of ya to The Catacombs and see each of ya pick up something to ward against attacks on yer mind and will. Or two somethings. Or three."
Sahabiel also offers to perform Mending for any companions that need small repairs after that fight, so she can split the queue with Ash.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Monday October 10th, 2022 8:21:07 PM Yes, we do seem to have a surprisingly large number of attackers that focus on our minds and wills. I wonder if that's a common thing in these parts or just our bad luck. Probably worth preparing for it in the future if it's going to be a regular thing for us to worry about.
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Monday October 10th, 2022 9:06:48 PM
Now that the monster is defeated, Zazu asks Ash to Detect Magic. "How about this hat? I kind of love it, even if it is not magic!"
DM Kathy Monday October 10th, 2022 11:03:40 PM Naithi picks up the bogeyman's coat, and uses it to track his scent.
Ash asks if you're sure the bogeyman is dead. Beech freezes the body, and Panzer removes its head.
Nightingale checks on Brancha. "I'm scared," she says. "I want to go home." She does seem to be all right, though.
Sahabiel points out that many of your foes have attacked your will, and suggests you take steps to augment it. Lothlo agrees.
Zazu requests a Detect Magic. The bogeyman's hat is not magical.
Naithi is able to find the bogeyman's lair and his treasure. You find:
Ring of Sustenance, Wand of Endure Elements (20 charges remaining), Immovable Rod, Scroll of Freedom of Movement, Boots of the Winterlands, Lens of Detection, Ring of Counterspells (empty). Nonmagical: platinum and garnet cloak pin, emerald pendant on a gold chain, jade ring.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Tuesday October 11th, 2022 12:02:17 AM
Naithi thanks Ash for the mending cantrip as they are walking.
Upon finding the lair and requests the ring of counter spells and the cloak pin. Sahabiel had a point. My magic is very limited, and this ring could help to counteract that weakness and possibly prevent certain types of mental attacks.
ooc: The ring is my favorite item, but Naithi likes and can use all the items. I think this is the first time that has ever happened!
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Tuesday October 11th, 2022 2:02:03 AM
Ash does what she can to appraise the non-magical items. None of the magical items particularly interest her so she takes a step back from the pile so that the others can get a clearer look.
---------------- Appraise checks: 21 (Take10 on all)
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Tuesday October 11th, 2022 9:32:57 AM
Sahabiel is interested in the Boots of the Winterlands, as they might soon enough become quite helpful in her responsibilities.. even though winter is going to halt the natural growth of her trees, she is still going to have to go out on both sides of the river in any wintery weather and make sure all the planting sites are doing well and her leshy are cared for.
She also takes a moment to give Panzer a hug, grinning, and tell him that she owes him a mug of ale for that show of skill he gave with his kukri just before - because she had no idea if she was actually going to be able to hold that grapple much longer. (ooc: Panzer rolling high and confirming critical hits was one of the happiest Sahabiel has ever been to see such fierce, angry blows land so close to her)
Nightingale (JonS) HP 36/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Tuesday October 11th, 2022 10:47:10 AM
Nightingale isn't interested in any of the magical items, just in getting Brancha, herself, and her friends back to the "correct" depth of Culverwood
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Tuesday October 11th, 2022 12:33:47 PM
Naithi also had no idea if she was actually going to be able to hold that grapple much longer and thanks Panzer due his amazing work, and Beri for the damage he did before that
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Tuesday October 11th, 2022 12:52:16 PM
"OH! OH! Me please! The rod!"
Zazu imagines slipping it into an enemy's pack and turning it on.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 24/40 Character Tuesday October 11th, 2022 3:48:35 PM
Beech, shrugs.... The counterspell ring would be nice, but he has other things he needs.... "If Everyone is ready, lets go home."
Playing with the Magical Essence in the area, He uses his Use Magical Device skill to try and get them back to the Dryad's grove.... (Take 10 = 26)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet Tuesday October 11th, 2022 6:26:40 PM
Panzer blushes when Sahabiel hugs him. He definitely feels appreciated but honestly the Pin made is alot easier to hit the vital spots on the boogyman.. Panzer looks at the loot and shrugs. None of it does anything for him.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Tuesday October 11th, 2022 8:55:27 PM Ooh, a lens of detection! That's always a nice thing to have, helps a ton when tracking animals or keeping an eye out for danger. Hey, do you guys think that Bogeyman had anything to do with us landing off course, or do you think it was just coincidence?
Brancha, you know more about the Culverwood than I do, anything you can suggest to help us get home this time? A specific thing to focus on or something like that?
DM Kathy Tuesday October 11th, 2022 10:34:11 PM Ash looks at the nonmagical items and is able to determine that the cloak pin is worth about 600 gold; the pendant 1000 gold; and the ring 250 gold.
Some of you are interested in the various magical items, but a full discussion can wait until your return to the dryad grove.
Lothlo asks if Brancha knows of any techniques to insure your return, but she does not.
Beech takes the lead on getting you out of this darker, more menacing Culverwood. He concentrates for a moment, and the world seems to shimmer around you. The next thing you know, you are in the clearing with the reflecting pool.
You are halfway back to the grove.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 24/40 Character Wednesday October 12th, 2022 1:13:49 PM
Before beginning... "Everyone is all set to try for the Dryad's Grove? You don't want to contemplate life or anything at the pool before we go... Or maybe get another rock from the bottom do you?" Without giving the others time to even answer, he manipulates the raw magic in this fay realm and hopes to arrive back at the dryad grove, with the Brancha and the others in tow, he's really beginning to hate the Culverwood..... it's almost worse than his mother said it was....
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet Wednesday October 12th, 2022 2:10:36 PM
Panzer looks around, knives out. " Get us out of here. I want to get back to the grove."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 36/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Survival check? d20+7=26 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2022 4:29:14 PM
Nightingale wants to look around and see if there are any plants/seedlings catch her eye to take back and plant
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+10=12 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2022 4:36:28 PM
"Well thank goodness we're headed for home."
Zazu takes a closer look at the BogeyHat. Appraise check: 12.
"Anyone want to take a look at my new hat? Please?"
The trickster checks for a label. And for a secret compartment in the hat. If it has none, Zazu thinks about getting a haberdasher to add one.
"Heck, I could get the Catacombs to enchant it as a bag of holding. Boyo, you could hop in, and then I could pull a rabbit out of my hat!"
But there is another toy to try!
Zazu activates the immovable rod and tries to get Boyo to hop up and balance on it. While Zazu is riding, of course.
The trickster thinks about adding a rod holster with four cords, each cord attached to a corner of the harness of the special saddle. Then Zazu could activate the rod and stay in the saddle, suspended in midair with Boyo. "We could jump off a cliff, I cast feather fall, and then activate the rod to stay in midair. And still be able to make an attack or cast a spell!"
"Hmmm ..."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Wednesday October 12th, 2022 7:00:02 PM
Sahabiel whispers to Nightingale that this plane is awash in primal magic, and closer to the energy plane than the mundane Wold is. She worries that plants native to it might not grow well if taken home, just as life from the Wold does not thrive unchanged in the draining twilight of the planes in the opposite direction. She suggests that Nightingale might have more luck asking the dryads about interesting plants that do belong in the world we know, as soon as we all find our way back there?
When Beech is making his check, Sahabiel makes her own - not to try to move the party, but just staying attuned to her surroundings so that if something does again take them off track, she might notice it happening.
(Take10 on Survival(navigate magical forests), d20+25 = 35. On our way to the dryad grove using the compass the first time, Sahabiel was unable to prevent the party from getting turned around, but she did pick up when it happened. She is applying her senses in a similar way now here.)
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Wednesday October 12th, 2022 8:01:59 PM
Ash assists Zazu with valuing the hat. She's ready to get out of here and head back to the 'normal' Culverwood. She holds onto the jar with the lodestone in it in case they need to move quickly.
---------------- Appraise check: 21 (Take10)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Wednesday October 12th, 2022 8:34:00 PM I am all for home, hopefully we don't get lost again. If time is different here, who knows how long we were gone... though I suspect it was more the affects of the pool than an actual change in the flow of time
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Wednesday October 12th, 2022 10:08:44 PM
Naithi observed Zazu and does the same checks on the coat she took from the Bogeyman.
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