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DM Mitch
Monday October 24th, 2022 7:25:54 AM
It's a bright, sunny day in Cloudhaven. A supply caravan has just arrived and the town is bustling with activity. Nimbus Castle, a combination guardhouse, jail, and lift facility is bustling with activity as people haul up load after load of cargo. Merchants and locals meet at the market, an area of wooden stalls where you can just pick any to sell stuff. New tools, clothing, and personal items are traded by the incoming merchants and the exotic goods of Cthonia like dinosaur parts, meat, and fruit are sold to the traveling merchants.

Fresh provisions to keep the town running until the next caravan are delivered to the Cracked Hoof Tavern while tired caravan guards, veterans strong enough to take on the great beasts the area is known for, rest and drink from their long vigil. After all, there are no large dinosaurs that live on the plateau and there never have been so it's a time to let go and get drunk.

There's almost a festival atmosphere every time a supply run happens. New people ship in and new news of the rest of the Wold is shared while everyone finally goods the long awaited goods they ordered in the last shipment. Sometimes there's a few drunk scuffles, but days like today are ones where it feels like nothing truly bad can happen.

DM Mitch Town Map
Monday October 24th, 2022 7:33:44 AM
Map in header. Map Key:

1) The Cracked Hoof Tavern - Best taken care of building in the town. The tables, bar, and decorations are all mismatched, but someone with a fine eye for such things really made something of it.

2) Nimbus Castle and Lift - Guardhouse, jail, and lift to the bottom of the plateau.

3) No Hope Chapel - on the right wall are busts and holy symbols of most of the gods that anyone ever worshiped here carved out of wood. One grabs a bust and a holy symbol and moves it to the back of the chapel where there are places to place the items of worship. If one wishes. On the left side are a series of beds and medical supplies. Bandages, politics, even a few magical healing potions all set up for people to come in and treat themselves or be treated. A donation box is inside the door. A sign says, “Leave things as you found them.” There’s usually someone around to monitor things and treat the wounded, but not always.

4) Market - no rental, just pick a stall and sell stuff.

5) Lift Beasts Corral - the beasts that operate the lift are kept here. The best feed and care is always given to these animals.

6) Town corral - sections for small, medium and large mounts. Same for the stable just to the west of it.

7) Lookout Park - a place to sit and contemplate life.

8) Jail - a place to lock folks up. A main room with a desk, chair and a hammock. 3 small cells on one side. Bars well crafted and secure.

9) Windy Arms - Rooms for rent.
General Store/Blacksmith - a mish mash of survival equipment, tools to fix things that are broken, On the backside is a shed open to the back side with an anvil and other equipment needed for blacksmithing. Most of the equipment is geared to repair the lift and to repair mount gear and wagons.

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Monday October 24th, 2022 12:06:54 PM
Anyone coming in with the caravan will spy a muscular, black furred male Minotaur walking hand in hand with a chestnut brown furred female minotaur. The two show all the signs of living a carefree life, well carefree by Cloudhaven standards, and it is obvious that the two are deeply in love. anyone who can understand Minotaur hear this conversation. Of course any locals will simply recognize Kazzor and his fiance Rina:

Kazzor: "Hold on my love. The caravan has but just arrived. It isn't going anywhere."

Rina: "I know dearest, but if I have any chance on getting enough quality fabric for my wedding dress, I need to be one of the first in line at the fabric merchant's stall."

Kazzor: "Beautiful Rina, my dove, you will look amazing even if you aren't able to get a new dress made in time. The wedding is only three weeks away! Can you believe it? Only three more weeks until we are one, I can barely contain myself, the anticipation is killing me."

Rina: "I can hardly wait myself Kazzor dearest, and I know a new dress, or lack there of, won't matter when the day arrives, but every lass desires to look her best on her wedding day!"

Kazzor: "Well, let us see what can be done, you know i would do anything within my power to make you happy. Please let there be enough fabric!"

With the last phrase Kazzor looks to the heavens, as a sort of prayer. and then the two scamper off, hand in hand, to the fabric merchant's stall.

R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 19/15/15 HP 12 CMD 14
Monday October 24th, 2022 1:46:18 PM
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Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8
Monday October 24th, 2022 6:16:58 PM
Ezekiel is in the market inspecting the wares. Just where the hermit came from nobody knows for sure. He washed up on the beach one day after a storm. Sure, he's told plenty of tales about his path--too many for them all to be true and the frequently contradict themselves.

He picks up a fruit with his mage hand and begins squeezing it to assess is ripeness. He puts it down as he sniffs the air.

"Storms a coming," he mutters as he moves on to another stand.

"Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Monday October 24th, 2022 10:02:30 PM
Storms a coming

A very tall woman with silky blue skin and multicolored hair of green, blue, pink, purple, and deep red, swirled together and braided walks through the town of Cloudhaven trying to stay incognito as best she can. She is people-watching, a favorite pastime of hers, as the town has exploded into activity having received their latest goods delivery.

She makes her way to the Cracked Hoof Tavern, hoping to see what the drunkards do this time. Marest finds a secluded booth out f the way from the newly arrived. She keeps her hair covering pulled tight to her head as she watches...

Dapple (Kathy)
Monday October 24th, 2022 10:19:02 PM
The halfling woman wields a broom as tall as she is, sweeping up debris in the No Hope Chapel. “You want ointment for that, friend,” she says to a caravan guard trying to treat himself. “Here, let me—“

“I’ll do it,” he growls, “and keep my purse from your light fingers.”

“Oh, they’re not as light as all that,” she replies airily. “Suit yourself, then. But use the ointment.”

She returns to her broom.

(OOC: I’m still having trouble editing my character sheet. Google Drive wants a secure connection and I don’t have one here at the hospital.)

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 1:03:59 AM
Grim arrives at the bottom of the plateau along with the caravan. He had seen it as he approached the plateau and joined the rear guard, coming to the outpost as well.
The very large half-orc but the rear guard on alarm at first but, having been to the outpost many times knew that there were a few half-orc tribes in the area that were friendly, er, sort of friendly. At least enough to do some trading.

However Grim knows the common language well enough, and when he said he came in peace and was heading to the outpost, they accepted it, although reluctantly.

A very large half-orc, wearing armor, carrying a guisarme, with a bow strapped to his back along with a falchion, best leave alone unless 'It' starts giving trouble.

However Grim went along at an easy pace and waited to be the last to go up the elevator.

DM Mitch Town Map
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 8:49:00 AM
Kazzor and Ezekiel are shopping, one for fabric the other for fruit.

Marest does some people watching at the tavern.

Dapple mans the chapel, sweeping and maybe helping to treat wounds should anyone trust her enough let her.

Grim is just arriving and waits to get inside.

Much of the exotic local fruit is heading out with the caravan, but some staples like applies and pears were brought in with the shipment and Ezekiel is able to find some relatively fresh ones. Meanwhile Kazzor and his beloved make it in time to buy some of the finer fabrics. While leather and leather goods are abundant here from the many dinosaurs fabric for such as a wedding dress is a rare commodity. Fortunately due to luck, or them planning far enough ahead ot place an order on the last caravan, they get what they need for Rina's dress.

Marest sees mostly what she's seen in the past. Lots of tough looking men and women getting very drunk to celebrate surviving the dangerous wilds. Though the trade route is mostly secure no one can predict when some T-rex or other large predator will decide the caravan is an easy meal and sometimes deaths do happen even with guards as skilled as these so a successful trip is always worth celebrating for the few days they'll be in town before it's time to head out again. Best to get the hangover on the first day and recover from it to be clear headed before it's time to head out again.

As the man treats his own wounded the local healer helps a female elf into the building. Well sort of shadows her nervously. The woman is wearing well-worn leathers and with her right arm in a crude splint while the healer is in practical everyday clothing and is an older looking balding gentlemen. While skilled at herbs and wound care he has no magical abilities like a priest or druid might - the last healer with magical ability left some time ago due to familial tragedy in his home nation and was sorely missed. These days Brother Cadmus, as he was known, dealt with injuries as best he could. He waves Dapple over to help the elf get her broken arm in a proper cast.

Grim is able to get up to the top relatively quickly. There's a lot of organizing and shifting of goods and the lift will probably be active all day as things are brought up and down. The wagons are too big to go up so goods that are to be dropped off or sold in town are sent up and things to be shipped out brought back down. At the time he finds himself in a large room bustling with well organized chaos. A guard, not recognizing him, stops him to ask for his name and purpose of visit. From his body language it seems to be a mere formality.

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 12:02:47 PM
Rina: "Look my love they have the fabric I was looking for, and just enough. It's even white, and don't you just love the little embroidered flowers? This will make a beautiful dress, Mother and I will get to work on it right away! Do you think your mom would be willing to pitch in?"

Kazzor: "She told me this morning that if we found the fabric, I should let her know, as she figured you and your mom could use some help to make sure the dress is done in time. I'll run home and let her know, and she should be over to your place shortly."

The two love birds than kiss and go separate ways, Rina carrying a large bolt of fabric.

Kazzor heads home and informs his mother of their success, and she promptly heads over to help. With his father, a city guard, on duty, Kazzor has the place to himself, and he decides to head to the Cracked Hoof Tavern for a pint, and maybe to catch up on some of the going ons in the Wold at large. He decides to don his armor and strap his great ax to his back, more out of a desire to look cool than anything else, as he doesn't expect he will have any need for them. After all, he is well liked by the locals, and the sight of a muscular minotaur is usually enough to keep any travelers from causing any trouble.

R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 19/15/15 HP 12 CMD 14
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 6:51:57 PM
From the caravan emerged a dog, sniffing the air. He glanced at a couple of the people in the caravan warily as he lit a cigarette.

A little bit of time, a little bit of watching, and eventually he made it to the park, running as fast as he could.

It would be dark soon. He would need directions to the next hunting grounds, to the next place he might be hired. Though he did take some time to lay in the grass, ready to move up from squirrels with eyepatches.

He wondered if the castle would be the place to start. Or perhaps the tavern.

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 8:36:00 PM
Ezekiel takes a pear and eats as he makes his way through the marketplace. He uses his mage hand to move his walking stick with him as he walks to the tavern to get himself a drink.

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:47:27 PM
Cracked Hoof Tavern

As Marest readjusts her smoked goggle to sit better on her head without making it obvious that her hood is lumpy, she continues her people-watching as she waves a server over for a round of cider in a large mug.

As others pour through the door, Marest pays attention to those that would appear to be more than the ordinary citizen. Anyone looking like they could stand there on their own while watching, she notices those that stand out and makes notes for herself:

1x Male character eating a pear | definite magic user
1x small male of the Beastfolk race
2x Minotaurs (appears to be a mated pair)

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12 d20+1=10 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:48:41 PM
Grim rides the elevators easily. It's not his first time here. His tribe has done some business here, not much, but some. Anyplace that offers a chance to get some new weapon or better weapon, or armor, is a place worth visiting and trading with. But the hustle and bustle, especially the chaos when a caravan arrives, is not to his liking. Bipedal humanoids keep bumping into him and his temper starts getting short. That's when a snarl is required to instill the need for those around him to honor his personal space.

It is still fairly early, so he starts his search for a means to keep his coin bag from going empty as he has no idea how long he will need to stay. So, he heads to the market and starts looking for quality materials to make bows and arrows.

Appraise +1 = 10

Dapple (Kathy)
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 10:03:44 PM
Dapple moves briskly ahead of the elf woman, leading the way to one of the beds. “Bone setting,” she remarks to Brother Cadmus.

“All right, sit here,” she tells the woman. “What happened?”

As she listens to the answer, she bustles about, gathering supplies.

“Drink this,” she says, thrusting a potion bottle. “Brother Cadmus’s special. For the pain. And, bonus, you might see a pink elephant.”

“Do you want to set the bone?” she asks the healer, “or do you want me to try?”

DM Mitch Town Map
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:21:32 AM
Kazzor separates from his love and decides to head to the inn. He arms himself just because it looks cool.
RJ smokes an anachronistic cigarette and people watches before going to the park.
Ezekiel grabs his walking stick magically and goes to get a drink.
Marest notes the other PCs.
Grim is not a fan of the crowds and heads to the market.
Dapple asks about what happened and if she’s to set the bone or Cadmus.

It is about midday. The caravan usually stops half a day from the plateau at a secured campground so that they can make it with plenty of time to unload the next day.

Grim is the first to see the danger. He’s haggling with a merchant in the middle of the market when something makes him look north. A pack of massive T-rex, flanked by younger ones and even other species of smaller dinosaurs. They don’t roar, they don’t cry out in challenge or threat, they just charge the settlement with an almost unnatural coordination. Those few who happen to see their approach freeze in shock, and by the time the screaming starts the dinosaurs are already on top of the nearest unlucky shoppers.

At the chapel the elf looks at the potion doubtfully before grudgingly taking it. She’s in the middle of telling Dapple about the great beast that broke her arm when you hear the loud chatter of the market next door shift timber into calls of terror. The man patching himself up and the elf both stiffen in sudden alertness before grabbing their weapons and rushing out the door, finely honed instincts alerting them that something was terribly wrong.

At the tavern there is too much noise inside and too much distance from the outskirts of town for anyone to know anything is wrong for a while. They are informed when a terrified looking man rushes into the bar and yells out, ”Dinosaurs! All over town! To arms, they’re killing everyone!”

A stunned silence falls over the room. Then a tall, muscular half-elf the locals may recognize as part of the town guard and a bit of a loner stand up. With wild red hair, beard, and mustache a bright red, well worn leathers showing his long experience, and a lanky fram that belies his massive muscles, he takes charge, calling out, ”Grab your weapons and get out there! If you can’t fight either hide here or get to the keep. If you can’t get to the keep make your way out of town to the north, there’s a cave stocked with supplies there.”

At the park the first sign of trouble are the sounds of homes being broken into. There aren’t many people at the park at the moment and several rush off to see what’s happening only for one to get jumped by a velociraptor as he closes in on the back of the houses.

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 11:49:08 AM
Kazzor thanks the gods he decided to put on his armor as he retrieves his great ax from the straps on the back of his chain shirt. He rushes out the door and starts running towards Rina's place, which luckily is only a few blocks away. He throws up a prayer to the gods praying that Rina, his mother, and future mother-in-law will be alright. He arrives in time to witness a t-rex smashing into the house, and watches in horror, as the giant beast swallows his beloved Rina whole. A quick glance and he sees the mangled bodies of his mother, as well as his future mother-in-law, and he lets out a gut retching scream of anguish. He decides to charge the beast, more out of desperation, as well as a desire to end the life of the one who took his beloved, and mother away from him.

As he is about to set his horns for the charge, a large sized gold colored dragon appears in front of him, blocking his path. He hears the dragon say, "Your death won't bring them back, there is still good you can do, and people you can save."

Not willing to argue with a dragon, Kazzor relents. As he suppresses his grief, he turns around and runs back to the tavern.

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11 d20+6=8 ; d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 1:35:32 PM
Reptilian Doom

When Marest learns of the attack from the terrified looking man that rushed into the bar and yelled out, ”Dinosaurs! All over town! To arms, they’re killing everyone!” coupled with the information from the town guard, "Grab your weapons and get out there! If you can’t fight either hide here or get to the keep. If you can’t get to the keep make your way out of town to the north, there’s a cave stocked with supplies there.”

Marest takes to the cue, moving her smoked goggles into place and believing that the Keep refers to "Nimbus Castle", heads around the tavern to the keep. If not many people take refuge at the Keep, Marest will make her way to the Cave the guard spoke of , as that is where she believes many of the townsfolk may head.

Marest, recalls her knowledge of the local area and of the geography, and believe she knows where the cave is.

Skill Checks

Knowledge Local : 8
Knowledge Geography: NAT 1!

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 6:15:08 PM
"I knew there be a storm coming!" shouts Ezekiel. "The Sylphi must be angry if they be sending their Thunder Lizards. Never could trust those airy folk. I don't know about you, but I'm not fighting no beasts that size. We best be making our way to the keep. Just ve on the look out for fireflies. You know what they say about thunder lizards following the lightning bugs. And someone grab the rum! We'll be needing it."

Ezekiel casts light on his staff and leads the way to the keep, just as soon as he figures out which direction it's in.

Dapple
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 7:40:39 PM
Dapple grabs her pack and charges out the door. "Not that way!" she yells at panicky civilians. " This way! Get to the keep!"

She runs with them, her mind whirling as she tries to figure out what to do. "I could shoot a t-rex with my crossbow. That'd make her good and mad. Wardd, you jerk, what am I supposed to do with this mess?"

R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 19/15/15 HP 12 CMD 14
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 11:23:23 PM

RJ begins to break into a grin as he dives into the closest cover, taking out his crossbow. "I knew there'd be big game here."

Still, sniping at dinosaurs in the middle of the park, even in high grass, didn't seem like the best idea. So when he started to hear a bunch of people screaming about the keep (Ezekiel and Dapple?), he begins to make his way there, hoping for some nice windows.

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 11:49:51 PM
Grim looks north and sees what is happening and the words of the tribal shaman come into his thick head as clear as a long draught of Gorok's Battle Brew!
The shaman had warned of an evil omen surrounding the Thunder Gods being where they shouldn't or had never been.
As a youth he had killed his first Thunder God as the Right of Passage into adulthood, and he had killed one of the biggest any young orc had ever killed. But this was different. His instinct urged him into battle with the beasts, but his human side argued the logic of finding warriors to organize a worthy attack. Besides, he had his orders.

With calls from here and there to head to the keep for safety, he reluctantly makes his way with the crowd, guisarme hefted and ready to strike or fend off even the biggest of the Thunder Gods if need be.

DM Mitch Town Map
Thursday October 27th, 2022 7:23:35 AM
Kazzor thanks the gods he decided to armor up as he retrieves his great ax. He moves hurriedly towards Rina’s place only to arrive and witness his fiance, mother and mother in law get slaughtered by a T-Rex. He decides to charge the T-Rex only to be interdicted by a gold dragon that suggests there are people Kazzor could help by living so he returns to the tavern.

Marest takes heed of the warning and makes her way towards Nimbus Castle and ultimately the cave refuge beyond.

Ezekiel says he knew there’d be a storm coming and that the Sylphi are angry if they are sending Thunder Lizards. He decides to fall back to the keep, giving a warning about fireflies and suggesting someone grab the rum as he uses his staff to light the way.

Dapple grabs her pack and charges out the door. She tells some panicky civilians which way to go and tries to figure out what she personally could do, cursing Waard as she goes as shooting a crossbow bolt at a T-Rex might only serve to make it angry.
RJ breaks out a grin as he dives into the closest cover as he knew there would be big game but sniping at dinos even if the grass was tall didn’t seem like the smartest ideas so he begins to make his way to the keep hoping for some windows.

Grim looks north and remembers the words of his tribal shaman concerning the Thunder Gods being where they shouldn’t or never have been. Though he had slain a Thunder God as his right of passage in fact one of the biggest any young orc had slain he had his orders and his human side was arguing for approaching this situation with more strategy. With calls to head for the keep he reluctantly makes his way there Guisarme at the ready should the need arise.

As the first person rushes out the door of the tavern a pair of great jaws suddenly descends on them, snapping them up. Kazzor somehow manages to make it through and calls are made for people to go out the back.

At the chapel Brother Cadmus calls for Dapple to wait as she rushes out, chasing after her. Whatever he had to say to her is cut off, as a massive beast waiting outside the door misses her barely, instead catching Cadmus in it’s mouth and lifting him up. He has only a moment to scream before it’s cut off.

As everyone madly scrambles to get to Nimbus Castle they can see the mass chaos around them. Dinosaurs of all sizes rampage through the streets and somehow seem to know to cut people off outside doors or along the road to the keep. The keep door is a struggling mass of people trying to get in and guards trying to keep dinosaurs out, but then a massive beast, bigger than anyone has seen, charges the keep entrance trampling people and smaller dinosaurs along the way. At the last moment the portcullis crashes down, crushing the unfortunates below it trying to get in, and the dinosaur hits it with a great bell-like gong. It bends and twists inward, but holds. In it’s current shape it would be impossible to raise now, even without the massive beast standing there. It seems the keep is no longer an option.

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8
Thursday October 27th, 2022 11:54:06 AM
"No point sailing into the wind," says Ezekiel. "Turn hard to port! We need to find shelter from this here squall. Didn't someone say something about a cave we could seek harbor in?"

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Thursday October 27th, 2022 12:03:28 PM
"Make for the cave!", the gold dragon tells Kazzor, as the fighter miraculously dodges out of the way of one dino attack after another. He spies a human mother along with her infant child about to be ripped apart by a veloceraptor, but Kazzor is able to lop the head off the beast before it's able to perform it's grizzly deed. The dragon says, "Nice job! See I told you you could save others. Now escort the mother and her child to the cave. Your strength will be needed there, now that no one can get into the castle anymore."

R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 19/15/15 HP 12 CMD 14
Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:58:21 PM

RJ takes some time to jot notes in his guidebook, in between sniping dinosaurs out of the way of his crossbow.

It's at this time that she shows a biting Compy that he can bite back.

It's also at this time that he makes it into the path, that he begins to hear some other voices, that he sees a minotaur slicing through dinosaurs.

"Well met," he said as he stopped to reload. "What's this about a cave?"

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Thursday October 27th, 2022 9:18:58 PM
To the Cave!

Marest seeing this organized reptilian chaos realizes that this attack is actually a well thought out & planned attack by an unseen enemy or enemies considering by themselves, these reptiles couldn't muster enough brain cells to play marbles let alone organize an attack on this scale deploying these demonstrated tactics! At this point, Marest knows that the Northern Cave is the only safe haven!

Marest, spinning in place, looks to see if she can assist anyone on her way to the cave.

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Thursday October 27th, 2022 10:45:05 PM
Grim had to stop in his tracks as the word the castle gate had closed. The news spread like wildfire and the herds of people veered one way then another as Thunder Gods, large and small, popped up all around. It actually looked like the Thunder Gods were truly herding the crowds.

Putting his guisarme to good use, he slashed at one Thunder God in his way and then another trying to make a meal of a helpless panicked woman. His own roar sent a small Thunder God skittering.

But he knew the numbers were against them. He knew of the caves from previous trips here but hadn't thought of them. But word to make to the caves spread fast and he himself roared 'To the caves! To the caves!' and took the lead for those around him to follow.

Dapple
Thursday October 27th, 2022 11:49:07 PM
"All right," Dapple hopes she sounds more confident than she feels. "The keep is closed to us, so we need to get to the cave north of town. And, well, there's a whole army of dinos in the way. So we're going to take the long way round, we're going to keep our eyes open, and we're going to stick together. Ready?"

She looks at the small gaggle of civilians, hoping she isn't leading them to their deaths. "Let's go."

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Friday October 28th, 2022 3:55:20 AM
OoC... Just for the record, the only one who can hear or see the gold dragon is Kazzor. The loss of his loved ones has broken him to the point of madness, and now he sees and hears a gold dragon who will soon introduce himself to Kazzor as Fenton. Fenton is now Kazzor’s voice of reason.

DM Mitch Town Map
Friday October 28th, 2022 7:18:40 AM
Ezekiel says there is no point in sailing into the wind and they need to take shelter from the squall. He asks about the cave someone mentioned.
Kazzor is instructed to head for the cave and along the way rescues a mother and her infant child from a velociraptor that Kazzor lops the head off of. The dragon then congratulates him and tells him that his strength will be needed at the cave and to guide the mother and child he rescued there.
R J jots notes in his guidebook in between sniping dinos out of the way with his crossbow. He shows a biting compy he can bite back and hears some voices. Meeting up with a minotaur and asking what is all this about a cave.
Marest realizes that the way the dinosaurs are behaving is too organized and realizes the cave is the only safe haven. She looks to see if there is anyone she can help get there.
Grim stopped in his tracks as the castle was closed off. It really did look like the Thunder Gods were herding people. He used his guisarme and ferocity to good use against the Thunder Gods slashing one and startling another but the numbers were not with them and he knew that they needed to make for the caves.
Dapple tries to lead as many civilians out as she can.

Somehow, miraculously, the various PC’s make their way out of town. Many die to see it happen. The elf with a broken arm goes down to a swarm of smaller dinosaurs, unable to defend her flank with only one good arm. The fighters from the inn manage to take out the dinosaurs ambushing them at the entrance and briefly hold the road out of town but fall as the dinosaurs focus on the threat and fall on them as a group.

As people make it into the woods in small groups a strange silence fills the air. All the small animals and birds that would normally be making noises have gone quiet at the passing of the dinosaur horde. Everything seems frozen, waiting to see what happens. It takes some searching, but the cave is found. A cleft in a small rise in the woods, it contains a few crates of various supplies and not much else. Inside is some dried food and other things.

Over the next few hours survivors trickle in. Most are either panicked or frozen in shock. None of them seem to be able to defend themselves and most of them are injured to some degree. It’s close to night time when the final group comes in, 3 or 4 people lead by the tall red-haired man who gave the call to arms at the inn. Grimly he inspects the group.

”The town has fallen. As I left I saw the keep gates fall. I’ve searched the woods as best I can and I couldn’t find any more survivors. I think we’re all that’s left.”

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Friday October 28th, 2022 11:42:30 AM
"So dad is dead too than!" Kazzor says to himself. Turning to the dragon he says "I should have died with Rina but you kept me from charging that t-rex, you shouldn't have interfered! Why am a allowed to live when the ones I love most die? I'm now convinced that the gods have abandoned me, and I will have nothing to do with them from this day forth! Who are you anyway?

The dragon answers, "I am Fenton, and I stopped you from facing certain death, because you are needed. Look around you, Who will protect these people? Your strength is needed here, and you know it! You may find others who can assist you in this task, but this is your home, and these are your people. If you won't defend them, than you might as well put them all to the ax now, but no, you have a hero's heart, even if you decide to build a wall around it. That mother and her child over there are proof of that."

"Well Fenton, my name is Kazzor, and I have but one more question to ask. You are a dragon, why didn't you use your dragon powers to slay these dinosaurs before they created this carnage?"

Fenton answers, "Because I have no power, I'm not a normal dragon. my only power resides in acting as a guide for one such as yourself."

Of course no one else sees or hears Fenton. All they see is an obviously broken Minotaur talking to an empty corner, as though someone was there.

Dapple (Kathy)k]
Friday October 28th, 2022 4:42:02 PM
Dapple ransacks the crates for medical supplies and uses them to treat the wounded. When the supplies run out, she uses her own healer's kit. When that runs out, she does the best she can.

"Wardd has smiled on us all today," she says. " We survived and we're safe. Let us be glad of that, at least."

[OOC: Dapple's sheet is ready for review.]

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8
Friday October 28th, 2022 6:41:49 PM
Ezekiel approaches Kazzor and waves his staff, the tip of which is still illuminated by a light spell, aggressively at "Fenton."

"Begone foul spirit!"

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Friday October 28th, 2022 7:40:07 PM
OOC: would the dragon's last name be Hardy?

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Friday October 28th, 2022 7:55:08 PM
Grim stops at the cave entrance and ushers everyone in. He's one of the last to enter. Caves are almost as much his home as anything else. His tribe lived in caves for a loooong time until creating a passage up a plateau, much like this one, that the dinosaurs either could not get past due to size or be slaughtered in the narrow confines of the path.

Of all the one here, he surmised he's one of very few actually comfortable with the notion of T.G.s running around. NOT that he likes being chased or eaten by one, but T.G meat is one of his tribe's staples, and their hides and bones part of their trade with others living here.

At the cave entrance he keeps to himself, silent, looking very grim, his large orc tusks glimmering as they catch the various light sources. He takes some of the blood off his guisarme and smears it on his armor and makes streaks with it on his face, only way to honor the T.Gs at this under the circumstances.

When it doesn't sound like any T.Gs have followed them to the cave, he takes a look around to see who's left, his eyesight having no problem seeing in the dimness of the cave.

R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 19/15/15 HP 12 CMD 14 d12=9 ; d20+6=9 ;
Friday October 28th, 2022 9:37:54 PM

RJ watches a Minotaur rant and rave about a dragon. "Can't believe I picked that guy to reach out to. I've really got to find better people to work for."

He takes some time to make sure that the cave is secure, before getting to work trying to build a simple pit trap (Craft Trap 9). He also notes at some of the others making their move, like the healer or the orc looking nearby.

Finally, he approaches the red haired man. "Sounds like you need to hire some more guns. This dino attack a regular thing?"

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Friday October 28th, 2022 10:45:07 PM
Northern Cave| Safety in Numbers

Once inside the cave, Marest moves her goggles back to rest atop her head nestles in between her braids, and then she looks around to see where she might be of help. She notices a halfling healer trying the best that she can. As Marest approaches the halfling, she offers what little she can to aid the wounded. "Quite the healing skills for a nomad. Although I am no cleric by profession, I am a herbalist, who can heal, and stabilize the dying, if my skills are needed, I am at your disposal," explains Marest to the trained healer.

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Sunday October 30th, 2022 1:23:01 PM
(OoC... Fenton was just a name I picked out of thin air. My wife and I collect antique glass, and I was dusting our display. One of the more sought after brands of glass, from the past, is Fenton., and it stuck. I wish I would have thought of the Hardy Boys, way cooler!)

Just before Ezekiel waves his staff, Fenton says,"I'll be seeing you soon!", and than disappears.
After Ezekiel does his thing, Kazzor looks at the magic user with confusion, and says under his breath, "Great we have a nutter here who thinks he sees spirits that aren't there!"

Kazzor introduces himself to the human by saying in a gruff voice, "Name's Kazzor, just Kazzor."

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard - stats and links to come soon
Monday October 31st, 2022 2:28:34 AM

Yofiel helped her mother, Diennia, set up the booth in the morning. Boxes were opened, bolts of fabric laid out, a few commissioned items carefully taken from cedar chests.

There was the ivory white good-sized dress for a soon-to-be bride. The tough treated canvas fabric coveralls two of the cliffworkers had requested, to help protect his skin from the abrasions one sometimes accrued while swinging from ropes to effect repairs on the lift. The silk shirts a few folks fancied for special occasions.

A banner above the booth showed a few dozen distinct colors of cloth that their skills provided. Diennia was a litster - a dyer of cloth, and a seamstress. Good cloth pouches with various symbols and bits of embroidered artistry were shown - those were Yofiel's own work. Her brother was off making friends with any youngins he could find within sight of the booth. "Yes, you can play. No, you may not go out of my sight, little rascal," her mother had permitted with a pre-emptive scold.

The brown-eyed red haired elf enjoyed the travel. She sighed as she recalled times when the whole family was together, when her father...

'Ah, best not go there now, Fi,' she thought, shaking her head, and answering a query about whether they had more linen in the remarkable orange color, while laying a pretty five-foot bolt of multicolored cloth around her neck and over her shoulders as a make-do shawl, which she was going to soon deliver to another customer.

Then the lizards had shown up. How had they managed the nearly sheer cliffs? The commands to flee for protection were heard. Turning to her right, her ears were assaulted by a scream from her mother's throat. [i][b]"DANIIIIIIII - ERODAAANIIIII!"

Pivoting hard, she saw some sort of large beast swiping her brother with a relatively short arm. Another picked up the lad as he thudded nearby, grabbed him by the leg, and ended up tossing her brother, except what was below his knee, just over the edge of the cliff, not too far from where they stood. Without further thought Yofiel dashed to the point over which his body had flown. She looked down, and saw a small figure fading into the distance with occasional bounces against outcroppings. A squeaky animal voice behind her alerted her to her own imminent danger. There, about fifteen feet below, a boulder protruded. She slid over the edge, aiming for that momentary refuge, and landed safely, minus a few light abrasions. Whatever had made that noise stuck its head over the ledge, squeaking again, and looking about. The elf remained motionless until the monster disappeared. What about her mother?

Many more details could be told. Fortunately, the lass had some skills in climbing, and had that bolt of cloth which she was able to use to a degree of rope-like advantage. She could not find her mother. She wondered how to get past the monsters still wandering about the trading post. Yofiel hunkered down, waiting until dark. Somehow or another, she navigated her way to the woods, and then on to the cave - she had been able to hear some shouts a few hours earlier to make it to the cave. Her prior visits had acquainted her with the area. Would she find her mother?

Bloodied and bruised, only one of her two braids still not entirely disordered, she slipped into the cave, wrapped her now torn colored shawl about her, and shivered. She looks around the area where people have gathered, spending a few minutes to take it all in.

DM Mitch Town Map
Monday October 31st, 2022 8:59:36 AM
Kazzor realizes his dad is dead and asks the dragon why it interfered instead of letting him die. The dragon introduces himself as Fenton and says Kazzor has a hero’s heart and the people of his community need him. Kazzor asks Fenton why it didn’t use its dragonfly powers to do something and Fenton says it has no powers save to act as Kazzor’s guide and no one else can see him.
Dapple ransacks the medical supplies and uses them to treat the wounded. When that runs out she uses her own medkit and when that runs out she does the best she can. She offers thanks to Warrd for their survival.
Ezekiel approaches Kazzor and waves his staff to try to drive away whatever has impacted the minotaur.
Grim stops at the cave entrance and ushers everyone in. He sort of stands watch making sure none of the Thunder Gods have followed Guisarme at the ready. When he is finally satisfied they are safe for now he takes stock of who is in the cave with him.
RJ watches the Minotaur rant and rave and figures he needs to pick better people to reach out to. He tries to setup a simple trap (OOC: I’m pretty sure per crafting rules that fails). He suggests the red haired man needs more muscle.

Marest introduces herself to the halfling and offers to assist in tending to the wounded.
Kazzor sees Fenton disappear as Ezekiel does his thing and says something under his breath before introducing himself.
Yofiel barely escapes the monsters and turns up after dark.

Wounds are treated. Triage has to be used due to limited supplies. The worst injuries are taken care of and it seems like no one who made it here will die of their injuries later. It’s late and people get some sleep as best they can. Many can’t and people crying out from nightmares makes it difficult.

In the morning the red haired man tries to organize things. His name is Rothlorien and he talks to everyone about useful skills they might have. It doesn’t look good, it seems most everyone who was an expert in their field failed to make it out. The closest thing they have is an apprentice blacksmith, tailor, and barrel maker, along with a few guard trainee’s far to green to take on the dangerous dinosaurs.

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Monday October 31st, 2022 11:57:16 AM
"Well, we aren't dead yet, but there's always tomorrow.", Kazzor says under his breath, as the community's situation becomes clear. Suddenly Fenton appears to Kazzor and says, "Maybe you can play a role in keeping that from happening, you should go talk to Rothlorien, and ask him what you can do to help." As soon as he is done offering his suggestion, Fenton disappears again.

"Grrrr, that dragon is going to get me killed, but maybe that won't be such a bad thing, I'd be with my Rina again. Fine I'll go talk to the red-haired man" Kazzor says all this under his breath and in Common, as living among non-taurs his whole life, has made Common more or less his native tongue. Of course his parents made sure he knew the languages of his people, Tauric and Minotaur, but Common was the language used the most in his household.

Kazzor approaches Rothlorien and says in a rather gruff tone, which has become his new normal, "Names Kazzor. I have an ax, and I can help. Just don't ask me to chop wood."

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Monday October 31st, 2022 3:51:56 PM
The New Normal

Marest, her eyes adjusting to the dim light within the cave as her ancestors developed the skill over centuries living in the Underdark, she can see clearly for a good distance. Without fail, she walk right up the the Cleric healer she had spoken to just hours ago, and introduces herself..."Oh, I've forgotten my manners, dearie, I'm Marest...Marest Bralfah." She even extends her hand in greetings and she has seen others do in the Market place. She wait a few moments to see if the halfling engages to the greeting, And if not, she will retract her hand.

After the formal introduction with the halfling, she will make way to each of the persons she took notes on from "The Cracked Hoof Tavern" if they are in the cave, and also introduce herself the in much the same way:

"I'm Marest...Marest Bralfah. I saw you in [i][b]"The Cracked Hoof Tavern" before this little adventure began. You seem like you could handle your own" [/b][/i]. She extends her hand in greetings as she has with the halfling. She also waits a few moments to see if each of the greeted also engages in the greeting. Like before, if not, she will retract her hand and move onto the others on the list.

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8
Monday October 31st, 2022 5:17:27 PM
"I'm Ezekiel. I got's some magic and can zap you good, though not enough to take on no thunder lizards. "Also I always know where there's a storm coming...because there's always a storm coming."

Dapple (Kathy)k]
Monday October 31st, 2022 9:02:38 PM
When Marest offers her help, Dapple accepts gratefully. "Do you have any herbs or preparations with you?" she asks, although she doesn't really expect it. Everyone had had to flee in such a hurry.

When Marest introduces herself, Dapple offers her own small hand. "Dapple Morningside. It's nice to meet you."

"Servant of Wardd," she explains to Rothlorian. "I can heal, and cast a few spells."

R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 19/15/15 HP 12 CMD 14
Monday October 31st, 2022 9:17:29 PM

RJ tries to pretend all the post attack crying and moaning doesn't get to him. After all, this isn't the first night he's been in a situation like this.

It feels a little embarrassing that he couldn't help trap the area, though. It's true that he's a private, but he always saw himself at least a little somewhat seasoned, growing up.

In the morning, he watches carefully as some of the people begin to talk to each other, but he remains somewhat aloof from the group.

Finally, Rothlorien approaches him, and RJ takes a few sniffs before answering. "RJ Muffins, first division, squirrel brigade, badge number..." Stopping himself. "I can make a crossbow, sneak it out into a tree or tall grass, and just blast a bolt or two into the big game I'm hunting. And I've got a few skills to make sure that big game stays down."

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Monday October 31st, 2022 10:49:31 PM
Grim wakes up when others start to stir. There had been guard shifts at the entrance, and because he can see very well in the dark, he took the first shift.
He didn't readily recognize Rothlorien. He'd been here for trade a few times but not long enough to get to know anyone very well.
Grim is not much on words. Not in Common at least. But Rothlorien was asking about skills, skills that would help them all survive. So Grim introduces himself.
"You be the new chief now. See this magnificent bow? I can make these and arrows too. We can hunt for food. Maybe even eat one of those Thunder Gods that destroyed the town. I will make these and teach anyone who wishes how to use one."

The short composite bow he holds is well made. Not of master quality, but of a unique orcish style, sturdy and efficient.

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Monday October 31st, 2022 10:54:31 PM
Introductions

Marest smiles at Ms. Dapple, "Nice to make your acquaintance, too bad it has to be under these terms. I have only what I managed to grab when the [i]"Thunder Gods" came crashing through, I lost my components pouch along the way. I do have a few spells though that may be helpful." At that, she turns and seeks out the others she made notes of...

Finding the magic man, Marest smiles at Ezekiel, "Nice to make your acquaintance, too bad it has to be under these terms." A few pleastries are exchanged and off she goes to find the two others on her list.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard - stats and links to come soon
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 2:48:06 AM

The elf lass quietly looks through the group to see if her mother is here, if she made it here. If not, she knows the keep was another place people were shouting to go to.

She asks the red-haired man, "Do you know how many made it to the keep? Also - you asked for skills? I can sew. I can play a gittern or lute, and carry a tune. I can loose arrows from a bow. And I know the pointy end of a rapier. But my skills do not match those of my father - nor my mother."

DM Mitch Town Map
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 9:09:08 AM
Kazzor notes to himself that they aren’t dead yet but that doesn’t mean tomorrow will be any different. Fenton appears to Kazzor at that moment and suggests he talk to Rothlorien to ask what he can do to help. The dragon disappears and the Taur goes and does just that, noting that he has an ax and he can help, but he doesn’t want to chop wood.
Marest greets the halfling with her name and then proceeds to do the same with the other survivors prioritizing the ones she met in the crack roofed tavern if any happen to be there.
Ezekiel introduces himself too, noting that he has some magic that can zap things just not enough to take on thunder lizards and that he knows when a storm is coming because a storm is always coming.
Dapple accepts Marests help and asks if she has any herbs on her.
RJ tries hard to not show his emotions and says what his skills are.
Grim takes a watch and tells of his skill at making and using bows.
Marest introduces herself to a few people.
Yofiel looks for her family (it’s up to you if she made it or not). She asks how many made it into the keep and explains her skills.

Rothlorien looks dour at the question about the keep. Many made it into the keep that I saw, but I also saw the gates fall and the dinosaurs rush inside. I don’t know if anyone survived or how many managed to take the elevator down.”

With a night to rest the initial shock has worn off on some people and things start to get organized. Anyone with any crafting skill is recruited to make use of it with whatever material is on hand and what can be grabbed from just outside the cave. Even crude bows and rough containers might be useful for defense or organizing the supplies, which is good because the material quality is sorely lacking.

For the most part people aren’t allowed to leave the cave for more than a moment and never very far. Any complaints are quelled by the frequent sounds of creatures in the woods looking and sniffing around. The group is found by a pack of velociraptors at one point - Rothlorien takes them down with shocking proficiency, using great sword and some kind of magic to wipe them out in half a minute or less.

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 12:39:42 PM
Kazzor watches Rothlorien deal with the raptors, and does his best to help out. He ends up dropping two of the reptiles, but there is no doubt he is out classed by the red-haired gent. He is actually impressed by Rothlorien's skill, but still grumbles under his breath, "What a show off."

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 6:22:59 PM
Ezekiel does not have much in the way of skills beyond magic. He primarily assists with providing light sources and moving light objects with mage hand. He also uses message to talk to people at a distant with random bits of odd wisdom, such as "A wise man can always be found alone with cookies."

"I could have done that," says Ezekiel. "With maybe wand or a few scrolls or maybe a dragon."

R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 19/15/15 HP 12 CMD 14
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 7:04:42 PM

RJ notes some of the people speaking around, particularly as he moves on to the crafting position.

"Well met," he barks at the half orc... Grimm? "Always nice to meet a fellow marksman to test my skill against. Should be interesting to see what skills you've achieved."

He watches Yofiel carefully as well, and some of the long range casters. It's looking like he might have more range fighting competition than back on the grasslands. But someone who can keep enemies from his nest might be a good idea to find.

It takes some time and materials but RJ manages to get out some crossbows and bolts (Craft (weapon) Take 10 for 16), and a few doses of acid and drow poison (craft (alchemy) Take 10 for 16 vs DC 15 and 14 respectively).

(If there's time, he uses craft weapon to make a few simple melee weapons as well.)

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 7:59:01 PM
OOC: REMEMBER: Craft - make an appropriate Craft check representing one week's worth of work. If you make the check multiplied by the DC = price of item, you succeed. SO, the Base time for an item (group of arrows, bow, etc.) is 1 week. You roll high enough, you can half the time or more, but considering the materials at hand and crafting equipment available, I doubt you can get much better than half a week, but... a N20 might do it. Also it means you've dedicated all your time to it, not multitasking creating various totally different items.
But... DM can rule otherwise.

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 10:04:06 PM
Living in the UpperDark

Now that Marest is fully adjusted to the lighting in the cave they now call home, Marest is very agile as she moves around. She takes a definite interest in the following persons:

Grim Ripr,
R.J. Muffins,
Ezekiel,
Kazzor,
Dapple, &
Yofiel

While thinking to herself, "I need to find the others, get to know them or at least introduce myself to them", she seeks out Ms.Yofiel, The Muffins Man, and Grim. When she finds them, she introduces herself the same way she has before. She extends a warm smile, saying, "It's Nice to make your acquaintance, too bad it has to be under these terms. My name is Marest. Marest Bralfah of House Bralfah. And you are?"

Mentally, Marest takes notes about her new companions as she believes there is safety in numbers considering the enemies are Thunderous Reptiles and their handlers.

{OOC: How does the Muffins man know how to make drow poison?}

Dapple (Kathy)k]
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 10:49:52 PM
Dapple has spent most of her time with the wounded. When the dinos attack, she moves up to help, but Rothlorien handles them without getting so much as a scratch.

"Okay then," she says, and returns to her patients.

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 12:35:57 AM
Grim manages to put a few arrows into the T.G. pack and as they approach, keeps a few at a distance with his guisarme, and along with the other's help, giving Rothlorien time to do his thing unmolested.

He finishes one off that had managed to escape the brunt of Rothlorien's magic and with a knife cuts the belly open, takes out the heart, and holds it up. He follows that with an orcish chant. When done, he digs a hole in the ground and buries the organ.

"We eat this meet. It is good. The Great One has blessed its meat. You eat any other one, it is not blessed, you do so at your own risk," he says gruffly as he starts to drag the carcass towards the cave.

At that point Marest approaches and introduces herself. "Orcs don't introduce themselves. They only give their name to one who asks IF that one is superior. But I'm part human. My Name of Ascention is Grim Ripr. You may call me Grim Ripr." His voice is rough but not threatening and continues to drag the carcass to the cave. "You could get some firewood to roast the meat," he adds.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard - stats and links to come soon
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 6:16:22 AM

After a few inquiries, Yofiel learns from one of the fellow cave dwellers, another merchant, that he saw her mother running into the keep shortly after the boy was lost over the cliff. It looked like the back of her blouse was bloodied, but he really didn't know anything more.

Somewhat relieved - there is hope if the interior of the keep is secure, she supposes. No hope for her brother. She looks around. She knows many here lost friends, or family, and acquaintances. There may be a time, or moments, for mourning, but there are matters to face now.

When the drow introduces herself, the elf responds, "Hello, Marest Bralfah of House Bralfah. I am Yofiel of, well, of many places. My family travels. Um, your hair - what dyes do you use, if I might ask? My mother, you see, is a litster." She pauses, then adds, "And I hope she is yet alive."
When

DM Mitch Town Map
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 8:11:58 AM
Kazzor watches Rothlorien deal with the raptors, doing his bet to help out. He is impressed by Rothlorien’s skill but still mumble’s under his breath that the half-elf is a show off.
Ezekiel does not have much in the way of skills besides magic but he provides light sources and moves light object with mage hand. He also uses message to talk to people at a distance, peppering them with random bits of wisdom. Ezekiel thinks he could have done what Rothlorien did with a wand, some scrolls and a dragon.
R.J. introduces himself to Grimm then moves to a more craft centric position. He makes note of Yofiel and some of the ranged casters before setting in to make something.

(OOC: you can do either progress by the week or progress by the day; progress by the day is the same as progress by the week except you divide your roll by 7 since you only did one day’s of work. It takes 10 sp worth of work to make a crossbow bolt, 350 sp worth of work to make a light crossbow, and 100 sp of work to make a flask of acid. You cannot make drow poison as it is sourced from the ultimate equipment splat book; you multiply your result by the DC to find the amount of progress you made in silver pieces and if the total equals or exceeds the value needed to make an item you’ve made that item. If you are going by the day then you would divide the result by 7
With the materials on hand you can only make items from the simple weapon list. The DC for that seems to be 12)

Marest gets to greets more of her fellow PCs.
Dapple tends to the wounded and tries to help with the combat but is too slow.
Grim helps with the fight and performs a ritual with the corpse. He introduces himself and recruits help with starting a fire and cooking the meat.
Yofiel learns that her mother ran into the keep and is hopeful she might be alive.

A few days pass. It’s very tense. The group is found a few more times but Rothlorien’s endless vigilance keeps them safe and prevents any dinosaurs from escaping to call more to you. It’s clearly wearing on him though - he barely gets any sleep. Supplies start to run short. There were only a few crates, not enough to sustain almost 2 dozen people for a week or more. Cooking any dinosaurs or game that come close enough to be killed helps a lot with the food situation, but the medicine and bandages quickly run out and clothing starts to be torn up to make replacement bandages.

On the third day one of the more seriously injured gets a bad infection.

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 12:38:32 PM
As the days progress, Kazzor tends to retreat towards the back of the cave. He spends most his time alone, or with Fenton, when he appears to him. His grief has him near the breaking point, though Fenton manages to keep the minotaur from completely losing it. The only thing that breaks the monotony of his seclusion, is when a fellow cave mate ventures over to check in on him, or when dinos attack, at which point, he charges out of the cave bellowing like a madman, as he swings his ax in measured and deadly strokes. He is no match for Rothlorien, but he does what he can, and the feel of his ax biting into dinosaur flesh is oddly satisfying to him. To him it's like revenge for the loss of his loved ones.

R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 19/15/15 HP 12 CMD 14
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 3:32:31 PM

(OOC: thanks for the rules clarification, which I'll follow generally. I just figured that since this was the preamble and I wasn't providing the materials or receiving the produced elements and nobody seemed to be tracking for the group, that I could handwave it. If we are tracking what the cave has, I'll replace with actual rolls.)

RJ moves a little bit further on constructing ammo, where he decided to focus, but he began to feel restless. As time went on, as the food and medicine depleted, it became clear that someone would have to get this party started. Even if he were more follower than pack leader.

"Excuse me, can I get some attention, please," he shouted. "I think it has become clear that we cannot remain in this cave indefinitely, save for a few hunting parties. We need supplies, and we need to see what damage is out there, and we may need to leave this area completely. I say a small search party of some of the best and healthiest here should go out to the town, preferably with some stealth...."

From the corner of his eye, he spots a blue drow taking notes and talking to some of the people in the cave. Excited and oblivious, he bends the paper to look. "And I believe we might have a good start on that team right here."

Dapple (Kathy)k]
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 7:21:21 PM
Each day, Dapple has used what little magical healing she has on the most seriously wounded. Today, she says to the person with the infection, "Well, congratulations. You just moved to the top of the list."

She casts Cure Light Wounds and sits back to observe the effects.

When RJ makes his announcement, Dapple chimes in: " He's got a point."

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 9:15:00 PM
The Muffins Man

When RJ reaches down to look at my paper, I am shocked at his audacity & gasp, "Mister Muffins Man, may I help you?"

Marest will wait to see what RJ has in mind, regarding her notes. If he asks, who is on it, Marest will kindly explain:

"I have met so far, RJ (You), Ms. Dapple, Ms. Yofiel, Ezekiel, Grim, Kazzor. I'm the 7th! "

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 9:53:56 PM
Grim motions to R.J.
The half orc had merely nodded at the talking dog the first time they met. Maybe Grim would have paid it (it?) more attention had it been a talking worg.
But now Grim waves R.J. over and in as best non-gruff voice says, "I was thinking the same thing. But me not leader. The Thunder Gods did not climb the cliffs, and they can't climb down. So they will have nothing else to eat but themselves. Unless they got 'down' the same way they 'got up'. Either way, there will be supplies in the keep cellars that the Thunder Gods cannot reach. We must take the risks now to get to them."

He walks purposely over to Rothlorien and speaks. "You be Chief! You pick scouting squad. We must see what is left and find supplies."

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard - stats and links to come soon
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 12:42:27 AM

Yofiel steps up. "I will go with a group to the keep. My mother may be there. I can climb. Does anyone have a grappling hook? Or can one be fashioned?" she asks.

Before working her way to the cave late on the day of the attack, and by observing the movement of the lizards, she had been able to crawl the mere 40 feet to the remains of the booth lay, and fetch a strapped canvas bag, before going back over the cliff to work her way around and avoid much of the open area.

In the bag were a few things she did not think she would need while selling pouches and clothing.

Now she takes out what was inside, and spends a few minutes preparing herself with:

- A composite short bow
- A quiver with 20 arrows
- A rapier
- A dagger
- A musical instrument, called the gittern - rather lute-like
- 50' hempen rope, coiled.
- A knapsack containing other items.

She looks to see who else is interested.

DM Mitch Town Map
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 7:42:28 AM
Kazzor retreats into himself as the days pass. He spends his time alone or with Fenton. The only time he really leaves his seclusion is when someone checks on him or the dinos attack where he charges forth like a madman with his large axe to back up Rothlorien. Slaying the dinos is the only thing that eases his grief.
R. J. focuses his efforts on ammo at first but as the food and medicine begins to deplete he addresses the group of cave dwellers suggesting they take a group of their healthiest and scout stealthily for supplies and to see how the town held up.
Dapple casts her cure light wounds on the person with the infection. The plus side is it healed the wound, the downside is an infection is technically a disease, so the person still has a fever.
She agrees that R. J. has a point.
Marest is shocked at the muffin man’s audacity.
Grim has similar notions and points out that cellars might have food in them the dinosaurs couldn’t reach.
Yofiel reviews some random supplies she got on the way out and wants to join the team going to town to look for her mother.

RJ makes a good point. So good that his plan is basically the first module. Rothlorian points out a few concerns. ”Let’s give it another day at least. Those ones that attacked the town were coordinated somehow, but like you said they have limited food and will have to leave eventually. The longer we delay the better the chance the team only faces normal wild animals.”

Since the plan is sound, even if it’s going to be delayed a day, preparations are made. Rothlorian asks for volunteers for the mission but no NPC’s volunteer, either not having the right skills or being to afraid, injured, or traumatized. The supplies are gone over and any who volunteer are given what gear is available (your starting equipment).

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 12:28:07 PM
"A man who stands in a cave stands in darkness," says Ezekiel. "But the man who stands out against the darkness shoots lightning. I will venture out into the storm."

Kazzor (Jeremy) AC 15/10/15 CMD 18 HP 16/16
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 12:44:32 PM
Kazzor wasn't planning on volunteering, that would involve leaving his solitude, but Fenton appears and the following conversation occurs.

Fenton: "You should volunteer."

Kazzor: "Why, we're all going to die anyway."

Fenton: "Maybe if you find the stuff you need you won't die."

Kazzor" "If I die, I can see Rina again!"

Fenton: "How do you know you'll go where she is, and besides do you think she would approve of this kind of behavior?"

Kazzor: "How dare you talk to me like that!" Tears well up in Kazzor's eyes when Fenton mentions Rina's approval, because he knows that she would be ashamed of his current behavior.

Fenton: "Sorry that was a low blow, but you need to understand you are alive, and Rina would want you to live. Besides you seem to find some solace in hacking up dinosaurs, and this maybe your chance to slay more of the foul beasts."

Kazzor: His shoulders drop in defeat as he gruffly says, "Fine I'll go talk to Rothlorien, though he probably won't except me for the team."

With Kazzor finally choosing to volunteer, Fenton disappears, and Kazzor steps into the main part of the cave and says, "We're probably all going to die, but I tag along for the trip."

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12 d20+5=20 ;
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 6:59:32 PM
Grim takes this day to continue making some arrows from proper size and shape. They only have pointy wood points instead of sharp stone or metal, but for rabbits and squirrels and birds, that's good enough.
He uses bark for the fletching and sap as a binder.

Craft Arrows d20 +5 = 20 vs DC12
20 x 12 = 240sp 240sp = 24x price of 20 arrows
Arrows (20) = 1gp or 10sp, Single = 2 for 1sp

Considering the easy availability of bark and straight sticks, and a good knife to sharpen the wood points, and collecting sap for the binder, Grim makes quite a few crude arrows in the several days spent in the caves. They'd not have much of a chance against the larger Thunder Gods but could stop the smaller scavenger ones and work fairly decent agains common animals and rodents, jut not proper vs elephants and bears.

As crude arrows they are not as accurate or damaging, but work nonetheless.

Gathering up all his gear the day of the scouting trip, he waits at the cave entrance for the order to march. No leader has been chosen yet, but Grim is sure to oppose the one named Kazzor if he so chooses to declare himself leader. Solitary, sulking, and talking to imaginary friends are not good signs of a leader. A shaman acolyte maybe, but not leader.

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:11:10 PM
Operation: Cloud*Haven

Marest makes her way toward Mister Rothlorien to volunteer for the recognizance, supplies, and summary party, knowing full well it will just be her and the list of others she has met going. With growing confidence, Marest makes preparations.

Thinking to herself, "I have so little to actually prep, I guess I should make notes, and lists of what will be needed..."

R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 19/15/15 HP 12 CMD 14
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:12:28 PM

RJ raises an eyebrow at "coordinated" dinosaurs. That's just crazy, but he adds it to the field guide, along with "clever girls?"

Time is spent going along that list, and wondering along with Grim who the leader will be. He also supplements his basic training gear, and finishes off his handcrafted crossbow (OOC: My legacy item. Every level or two, he'll be adding to it.).

(OOC: That reminds me, sharpshooters have streamlined craft rules when making a weapon.)

It looks like others happen to also have camping supplies, no real leader yet. RJ grunts at Kazzor's remark, muttering "Respect."

Marest at least gets a thanks (though not a sorry) before checking on the rest of the group. He volunteers to scout ahead, assuming nobody else has the training to do so.

Dapple (Kathy)k]
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 11:08:26 PM
Dapple joins the group preparing to scout. "If we're going after medical supplies, she says, " I want to come along. I know what's needed."

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard
Friday November 4th, 2022 5:29:51 AM
[Note: I have all the stats, but not enough time yet to transfer them all to the standard Woldian Google Docs sheet. The link above has the starter set. Should have ready by end of the weekend.]

"I found a pathway along the cliff face some of us could navigate with some rope, and a bit of luck," she tells the group. "Might not be the best way, but I avoided the lizards by going that way."

To Dapple, she says, "It's good you have healing skills. Dapple, right? I'm Yofiel."
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[Request to DM: Delete all my posts which follow Kathy's, except for this one]

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Friday November 4th, 2022 12:31:45 PM
{OOC: Kim try bit.ly its free and its works!}

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Friday November 4th, 2022 11:44:44 PM
Leadership?!

Marest tries to logically come up with reasons someone would be disqualified to be chosen as leader of this group.

DM Mitch Town Map
Saturday November 5th, 2022 8:35:37 AM
Ezekiel says a man who stands in a cave stands in darkness but the man who stands out against the darkness shoots lightning in his version of volunteering.
Kazzor has a conversation with Fenton that ends with him volunteering for the mission.
Grim continues to make some primitive arrows. (OOC: the damage these makeshift arrows do are treated as a size category lower than normal arrows) before waiting at the cave entrance for the order to march.
Marest makes her way towards Rothlorien to volunteer for the mission. He says, “Call me Rothlorien and if you must know my surname it’s Erikson, but don’t call me Mr. Erikson as that was my father.”
R. J. updates his field guide with the whole coordinated dinosaur thing. He wonders who will be leader and finishes up his hand crafted bow. He respects Kazzor and thanks Marest before volunteering to scout.
Dapple volunteers to go along
Yofiel says she might have a path around via cliff to enter town.
Marest wonders how someone might get chosen or disqualified to lead.

Rothlorian gathers the volunteers and discusses the mission. ”The way I see it there are three places you need to go to get what we need. The Cracked Hoof is where a lot of the food stores were kept. Look around there and get any food you can. The chapel will have medical supplies, maybe even some healing potions. We’ve still go a lot of injured and we need fresh bandages if nothing else. Finally check out the keep if you can. There should be weapons and gear stored there that, what we have isn’t nearly enough, and if you can find out if the lift is working we’ll be certain there’s at least a way off the plateau.”

He pauses and considers the group. ”Now I know some of you think you’re big dinoslaying heroes so let me give you some advice. If you see anything bigger than yourselves just run. I’m a good judge of combat prowess and I can tell you now you’re not ready for the big ones. At best you can take on a raptor or two. Also remember that you should be smarter than them. A direct fight probably won’t favor you, but they are animals. Outsmart them, scare them, or figure out what they want and lure them with it. If things go south drop whatever you have they might be after and run. Most predators will go after an easy meal rather than risk a fight with a possible threat.”

He thinks some more before shaking his head. ”I think that’s all the advice I have for you. I’d go myself but that’d leave everyone else unprotected. May the gods bless your mission.”

Marest Bralfah (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:3/R:3/W:2), HP:11/11
Saturday November 5th, 2022 9:44:48 AM
The Mission

Marest smiles realizing the Dino are Animals.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard
Saturday November 5th, 2022 7:01:41 PM

[OOC: On the map - can we get the key for it? I see buildings and numbers. How do I know what the numbers represent?]

Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 11 Ffted 15 HP 17/17 CMD 12
Saturday November 5th, 2022 7:41:20 PM
Grim nods as Rohlorien finishes his 'words of advice'. He hands over his crude arrows to the 'communal stash' and starts out the cave mouth.
"You Elf Lady! You say you may know a way around to the town hard for the Thunder Gods to follow? Lead the way."

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8 d20=15 ;
Sunday November 6th, 2022 9:39:49 PM
"Food, medicine, and weapons," says Ezekiel."What you are really looking for is time, which is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 13/13/10; HP 8/8 d20=15 ;
Sunday November 6th, 2022 9:39:50 PM
"Food, medicine, and weapons," says Ezekiel."What you are really looking for is time, which is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard
Monday November 7th, 2022 3:49:27 AM

"How about this?" Yoziel replies to the half orc. "I take us there - it's nearly all through woods - to the cliff edge. I show you the start of the way I came along and up. It's not for everyone, likely. It is a way, not the only way. But, so you can see it and know it."

She takes a stick and draws upon the ground giving a rough map of the cave, the woods, the path to the cliffs she came along, the general curve of the cliff edge, and the clearing and some of the buildings. She points to the path she following a bit below the edge, and how she climbed around the framing of the outside of the lift to where her merchant tables were scattered.

"We also should figure other ways. There is stealth. Is there tall grass we might crawl through? How well do the great lizards do in darkness? What is their sense of smell? Can one hide simply by remaining still - or is motion even needed for them to perceive?

"If one or two of us can distract them, can others of us use that distraction to sneak by - or sprint by - to a place of relative safety?"

"You are Grim Ripper, right? I am Yoziel. So, as the pathway I took is - or was - fairly safe - let us go there first. Then decide if some of us should take the way along the cliff face, or all of us, or none for now? We need to know more. This will give us some knowing.

"If others are agreed, I will lead us to this possibility. Others may then help show or find other options."

She then turns to Ezekiel. "You say time is an illusion. You say lunchtime is more so." She turns to the others. "Have we some food - any left over lizard meat? I ask, as Rothlorian implied food may serve as a distraction. Let us use what Ezekiel calls illusory. The great lizards may not have so high a concept of nutrition." She adds, "Keep it wrapped in canvas or cloth so it is not too noticeable to the nose, yet so it can be cast quickly and easily from the wrappings."

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