Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 2d6=11 ; Sunday November 6th, 2022 12:27:49 PM
(monday post)
Drack lays hands on himself to alleviate the fatigue from sleeping in his armor, and then lays hands on Ash who shows an injury from the fight healing 11 damage.
"Whatever the group decides. We can go find them now, see if they come find us, or scout around."
Spells: Bless
Lay on hands used: 2
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Monday November 7th, 2022 9:54:15 AM
Mole follows the group decision. He said all he is going to say on the matter.
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flair, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Pass w/o trace, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20=11 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 12:39:31 PM
Loryn is able to keep himself on the lizard and decides as long as he does not go up anything a donkey couldn't, he should be just fine. Given the fact the goblin rode it into combat, he's hoping the creature is not very skiddish. Ride 11
"Well were are not here to route and attack goblins. We have information on them, which isn't much, but that also means, they are not banning groups together. Let's cut north by west and spend another day heading into the hills. See if we can learn anything else."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Monday November 7th, 2022 6:49:08 PM
Manolo voices his concern...."We can sneak on them and scout", saying to Torryn. "But Shouldn't we all just get away from them and get more information like Loryn says ?"
OOC: I am going with the flow as I am not sure what to do.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Monday November 7th, 2022 7:27:04 PM
Ash agrees with Loryn's sentiments. Seemed a valid and smart plan.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26 Monday November 7th, 2022 8:43:30 PM
Mortimer has to fight off the urge to give chase when the goblins make a dash for the brush. He could catch them so easily. Let them think they got away, that they're hidden; all alone. Then all of a sudden, there I am, on top of them. The idea of casting them off into the shadow screaming gives him a big, toothy grin. However his little dream is quickly burst as soon as a new hunt begins.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Monday November 7th, 2022 9:37:39 PM
Robert favored letting the goblins go. They could tell the tale of how they were destroyed when they met with the group which would hopefully make the other goblins wary. Traveling into other parts of the hills was inviting more trouble but perhaps there would be something good that came of it, "I'm game. Let's see what other creatures in the area are up to."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Monday November 7th, 2022 9:43:26 PM
“Out of curiosity, did we get anything good from the the little monsters?”
DM Steve -- Shouldn't we all just get away from them and get more information? Monday November 7th, 2022 11:47:33 PM Mortimer wants to chase the goblins, but fights the impulse. Loryn points out that they are not here to route the goblins, and suggests looking elsewhere in the hills. They already know the goblins aren’t working with other tribes. Torrynashkabbeth doesn’t think the goblins know where they’re going. She’s ready to scout the area. Robert favors letting the goblins go. He’s ready to look elsewhere in the hills, even if that invites trouble. Manolo is willing to sneak and scout with Torryn, but thinks Loryn’s idea makes more sense. Mole has already offered his advice, and will follow the group decision. Drack is ready to do whatever the group decides. Out of curiosity, he asks what they got from the little monsters. Ash agrees with Loryn.
Each of the eight goblins on foot was equipped with leather armor, a wooden shield, short sword, short bow, and 20 arrows. Everything is sized for a small humanoid. There was a total of 52 gold pieces among them The gecko-rider escaped in his armor (studded leather) but left behind a sack, a goblin sword known as a dog slicer (mwk), another short bow, and 20 arrows (mwk). The sack contains seven vials and two tanglefoot bags. And, of course, there is the gecko.
The consensus seems to be to move on rather than confront the remainder of the goblin tribe. There’s room in the wagon to carry things. It takes a little back-tracking to find a point to head northwest, the gully itself being too steep for the wagon and the direction the goblins came from.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=14 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 2:55:16 AM
Torryn shrugged. Sneaking would have to wait for another day. In the meantime she could enjoy Nature's beauty and practice some dance steps as they went. She was sure that Spot would appreciate her dancing, just as she appreciated Spot. It was strange to be so tall. From the saddle she had a very different view of the world.
It made sense to take the weapons and money, but she had no interest in either. Such was not the way of the Sacred Dancer. It was an impassioned way. That passion was for dance and the myriad wonders that could inspire it. There was no place for greed. That thought made her smile. You just didn't see many fat dancers: not Sacred ones anyway. Not that being overweight should ever debar anyone from the joy of dancing! It was simply that it was a physically demanding undertaking; one that shaped the body accordingly.
Despite such ruminations Torryn did attempt to keep an eye out for potential trouble.
(Perception: 21.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 6:06:09 AM
“Out of curiosity, did we get anything good from the the little monsters?”
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+13=14 ; d20+11=28 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 7:53:38 AM
Mole says nothing to the decision only starts to move out. He is quiet as the group moves through the hills. He rides in the wagon watching for signs of trouble.
Perception DC28, Survival DC14
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flair, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Pass w/o trace, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20=3 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 11:26:43 AM ”Your previous issues seemed more supernatural in nature. Was there an incident that made you suspect there were issues in the hills?” Rob asks as they ride along. He moves his horse in and out along the flank to keep an eye out for threats.
Perception +1 = 4 must be too busy talking
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=22 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:27:20 PM
Drack turns to Robert and Torry as they begin to ride out. "Let's take up our previous flanking and point positions around the wagon again. Let's pull it in a little closer this time though, say 20 yards. And don't go around hills or down in gullies where you can't see us and we can't see you."
(Drack will take up his previous position. I believe he and Robert were flanking, and Torry took point for her spotting)
Perception 22
Spells: Bless
Lay on hands used: 2/8
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday November 8th, 2022 5:07:32 PM
Before Drack Robert and Torry take up their flanking spots, Loryn answers Robert, "Only to the point that we want to see if there is. Did something or someone out this way act as a starting point to what we found in our until then quiet hamlet. I for one, am not hoping to uncover some great threat, but confirm there is not one and go home." A glance at Mole, and the gnome is happy. The dwarf had a fantastic sense of surrounding awareness, unlike himself and even more so that he needs to concentrate on keeping astride his new mount
take 10 Ride check
Loryn makes sure the arrows, gold, vials and Tangle Foot bags are accounted for, he is less concerned for the other weaponry and not at all for the armor.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 5:46:44 PM
Drack will add on to what Loryn said. “Keep the really nice sword as well. It might fetch a pretty penny.”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=26 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 6:59:11 PM
Manolo keeps a watchful eye on the way ahead. Saying, "Lets keep everything now and anything we don't need we can sell later on."
Perception 26
OOC: what is mwk ?
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 7:32:49 PM
Ash hops up into the wagon, letting his legs dangle. He keeps an eye out, but gets distracted more often then not staring at the scenery.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 9:28:28 PM ”There was loot?! I really must’ve been distracted!”
He looks for the bag of treasure in the back of the wagon. He then attempts to appraise it. He’ll cast Detect Magic to determine if anything was magical.
DM Steve -- There was loot? Tuesday November 8th, 2022 10:43:10 PM Torrynashkabbeth accepts that she won’t be sneaking. Despite a brief reverie, she keeps a good eye out while they travel. Mole is quiet as the group moves along. He, too, keeps an eye out. Robert asks about why the group is in the hills. It does not match the other exploits they’ve described. Drack discusses the best way to guard the wagon and scout through the hills. Manolo wants to keep all of the loot until they get a chance to sell what they don’t need. Mortimer checks out the loot as they go. Ash rides in the wagon. Loryn answers Robert. He hopes to confirm that their troubles in Windhorn did not originate out here.
All of the loot is secured – there is room in the wagon – and the group moves out, heading generally northwest through the hills.
Mortimer discovers that three of the vials are magic, and eventually deduces that one is a potion of bull’s strength and two are potions of CLW. The non-magical ones are determined to be alchemist’s fire.
Grog laughs at Loryn’s description of Windhorn as a quiet hamlet, ”Although, to be fair, of late it has been. When there were still dragons and the Sentinels were needed, well, Windhorn was far from a backwater then. And for a long time afterward, it was still widely known to be the place adventurers would most often retire to, at least within New Elenna.” Grog seems to be thinking in terms of decades, not years.
The day proves to be pleasantly warm, and the miles pass quickly. When night comes, the group finds themselves in rolling hills again.
---- Edit: OOC: what is mwk ? mwk = masterwork
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday November 9th, 2022 3:22:15 AM
It was a bit frustrating that the monsters only came out at night. Torryn wondered if she'd get a full night's sleep. She still had magic aplenty though, so it was not yet a concern. What was more of a concern was that the little friends had access to so much fine weaponry and magic. Or was it that. Or, was it that magic was simply far more abundant than she'd ever believed?
As Torryn tended to Spot, she looked up at the sky noting the moon and cloud cover. That would certainly prove important if they had visitors again.
Several 'mending' spells later and both she and Spot were in pristine order. Spot was fed. She wasn't.
"Are you making anything tonight, Loryn? Or shall I dive into my rations?". She enquired after again depositing her bedroll under the wagon.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=23 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 7:57:43 AM
As the darkness starts to move in, Drack declares “ time to find a place to camp. If someone needs to swap watches for spell purposes, I can take middle with Robert, but generally you probably don’t want both of us on same watch.”
“As a thought, what if we just call ourselves the fellowship? It’s short, it’s easy to remember, and it’s what we all are are. What do you all think?”
Drack keeps an eye out for a good place to camp. Perception 23.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+8=25 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 5:18:09 PM
Loryn spends the day getting used to his new mount. "True., very true Grog. The hamlet was not always as peaceful as it has been these past few decades. A person got a bit used to it I suppose. When I was a lad though, the bards would tell the tales of the Hamlet heroes and their exploits. It's what drew me in when I turned of age. Now I suppose they tell of The Tide, The heroes of The Tree of Parting and the Heroes of The Float! Someday the stories shall return."
As the day draws to a close Drack declares time to camp and Loryn follows in to secure his gecko. Pulling his pack he gives Torrynashkabbeth a slightly sour look, "I have naught but seasoning spices and no how, I am terribly short on fresh anything to make Im afraid." If anyone has something other than trail rations, the gnome is happy to add his talent to making it.
Cook 25
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday November 9th, 2022 6:40:14 PM
Responding to Loryn while trying to keep a straight face, “I didn’t quite get a chance to hunt, killing goblins and all. How fond are you of your new mount? Otherwise it’s trail rations.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=11 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 7:26:55 PM
Manolo tries to walk around the camp and look around for a possible ambush but he was more busy eating his ration for the day.
Perception 11
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:41:41 PM
Rob pulls the saddle off his horse and brushes him down. He ties the big animal to a bush and then sits down near something he can lean against. Pulling out some trail food he asks, "What's your story Drack?" Regardless of the answer Rob follows up with, "I was a guard for a river boat. It was amazing how much trouble you can get into just running the river."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:49:50 PM
Ash pulls out a journal, and begins drawing various points on their travel. He lets Oslo out of his pocket, giving him some scraps to snack on.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26 Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:06:51 PM
Hearing the dire news that Loryn hasn't anything to cook. "Oye, we should've butchered up that basilisk. There was a lot of meat on those bones."
In a pinch, he'd be up for gobbie meat, but that would prove too troublesome for the more sensitive members of the group. And yes, goblin wouldn't be a very dignified meal. Especially for someone of his status ... Mortimer's eyes suddenly go wide. Where'd that thought come from; this dignity rubbish, he thinks? He scoffs at the thought as he, for some unknown reason, takes a comb from his backpack and begins to groom his matted hair.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+13=32 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 10:09:18 PM
"Give me an hour." He says Mortimer. "I'll go see what I can find. Probably no meat, but I should be able to find enough for a meal for everyone." Mole moves off through the undergrowth into the hills.
Survival DC32 (to find food stuff)
Prepared Spells 0 - Create water, Flair, Light, Stabilize 1 - (D) Magic Stone, Cure Light x2, Pass w/o trace, Speak w/ Animals 2 - (D) Soften Stone and Earth, Delay Poison, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy
DM Steve -- Give me an hour. Wednesday November 9th, 2022 10:19:38 PM Manolo checks the area for possible ambush sites. Mole is able to gather enough for the group to have a good meal of mushrooms, roots, and greens. Mortimer complains that they should have butchered the basilisk. He considers whether goblin would make a suitable meal. Ash keeps a journal or sketchbook while Oslo gets some air. Drack makes sure that watches are set. He suggests the group call itself the fellowship. He teases Loryn about cooking the gecko. Torrynashkabbeth is frustrated that they haven’t found a monster to encounter during the day. She checked on the moon and cloud cover. She also asked Loryn if he was cooking tonight. Loryn agrees that Windhorn has not always been as peaceful as it is now. When Torryn asks about cooking, he points out that they haven’t hunted for anything to cook. He turns Mole’s finds into delicious fare, though. Robert takes care of his mount before settling down. He asks after Drack’s story, and tells a bit of his own.
Watches are set, and the night passes uneventfully. In fact, the next few days pass uneventfully. The Red Hills are not living up to their reputation as a hotbed of giantish, trollish trouble. Grog is happy about that.
About a week in, Grog suggests that it’s time to head back to Windhorn. ”And let’s not retrace our steps, the goblins may have set up an ambush. Although they tend to be lazy, it hasn’t been that long and they’re sure to still be on alert.”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday November 10th, 2022 8:05:58 AM
"I think fellowship" is as good as anything. It's a bit bland, but I guess being inoffensive isn't a bad thing at all. The monsters will probably underestimate us, right?" Torryn gave her thoughts on the matter of a team name to Drack. She then turned a radiant smile on both Mole and Loryn.
"Thanks Guys, that was absolutely excellent. You know, I'm really not a big eater of meat - at all; so that was actually pretty perfect for me". She duly skipped over and planted a delicate kiss on the forehead of each.
As to the route back, she merely shrugged. She saw little point in looking for trouble - as the goblins had done. No, the alternate route meant that she could savour the environment and the rugged beauty within it. She might even get ideas for a new dance!
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Thursday November 10th, 2022 8:39:38 AM
The following morning per his usual routine, Drack will remove the fatigue from sleeping in his armor with a lay on hands. After that he will respond to Torry's comments on the name suggestion. Perhaps it is a little boring. I'd be happy to go with the Windhorn Warriors, and after that, I'm done concerning myself with the matter,"
Drack hears Grog's suggestion to return, and completely agrees, and is happy to take a new route back. He is looking forward to sleeping in a bed instead of armor, but is also, so far, disappointed because he was expecting a bit more combat out here in the hills to help him hone his skills.
Spells:Bless
Lay on hands used: 1/8
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday November 10th, 2022 11:41:03 AM
Loryn feigns shock and horror at the suggestion of using the gecko for food, but then quickly smiles at the joke and begins to muse, "Hmm, though in a pinch, I've heard tell of some lizards that can regrow their tales." He readily accepts the thanks of Torrynashkebbeth and chases his final bite with the rest of his drink. "Well found Mole my friend." The gnome still had little in the way of a naming convention that he knew any of the others would accept. Gnomes tended to be rather elaborate and whimsical when they put their minds to names, Like the Galant Guys and Girls of Glitterfall or The Heroic Woldian Adventures Protecting Society which, of course, would be shortened to THWAPS.
The gnome starts chuckling at the thought of Drack proudly declaring to a lord or lady, 'Have no fear m'lord, THWAPS is here. Chuckling soon gives way to a good belly laugh.
"Yes, we should take a different route home all agreed"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Thursday November 10th, 2022 8:01:08 PM
Manolo was happy that they didn't have any bad surprises and no fights to be fought.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26 Thursday November 10th, 2022 9:55:40 PM
Mortimer's eyes light up when Mole offers to go foraging. "Oye, I'd like ta help. I've eaten just about everything that crawls, slithers and squirms. Would be nice to know what the more tasty bits and pieces ta look for."
When it comes to possible group names, he was just glad they were no longer considering naming themselves after a sugary pastry (bearclaw).
When Grog talked about heading back to Windhorn, he was in agreement. While the change of scenery and the mutilation of goblins was a welcome respite, it would be nice to sleep in his bed again. He was once concerned that all this fancy, indoor, bed-sleeping living would make him soft. It didn't matter to much for him anymore. It was much more pleasant to sleep in a warm bed, instead of under one. Or under the floor, Or under a barrel. Or under a haystack. Or under a bridge ... and so on.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Thursday November 10th, 2022 10:13:43 PM
"Can't let the youngsters starve." He says to Loryn.
"I can give you some tips." He says to Mortimer. "I find it an important skill to learn. Natural often will grant a bounty for those who now where to look."
DM Steve -- Nature often will grant a bounty for those who now where to look. Thursday November 10th, 2022 11:07:22 PM Mole agrees to help Mortimer. Drack also mentions the name “Windhorn Warriors.” He agrees with returning to Windhorn, although he had hoped for more action. Loryn points out that lizards are supposed to regrow their tails. He considers a couple of names for the group that he does not think the others would accept. He thinks a different route home sounds good. Mortimer would like tips from Mole on foraging. He thinks it will be nice to sleep in a bed again, when they get back to Windhorn. Torrynashkabbeth agrees with calling the group the “fellowship” even if some might find it bland. She thanks Loryn and Mole for the meal. Manolo is happy they had no bad surprises. Robert and Ash are quiet.
As the group heads back to Windhorn, it seems the route they have chosen is getting rougher. Which is to say, they are having to be more careful in order to get the wagon through the hills. The terrain is fully as treacherous as it is in the mountains, it’s merely not as tall as in mountains. Grog directs them to a low pass that he knows the wagon can manage.
Around noon the next day, they are at the top of a hill looking down on a narrow trail. From where they are, they can see that it goes into another gully, has a couple of switchbacks, and will take them along the bottom of the hillside that’s now across from them. In that hillside, they can see two caves – one in the south side, and a higher one in the east side. The path gets within fifty feet of them. But as they look down now, they are not close.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday November 11th, 2022 3:03:02 AM
It was a pity that Loryn hadn't offered up "The Heroic Woldian Adventureres' Protection Society". Torryn would definitely have voted for that. It sounded fun. She could have then been a Thwapper!
The caves below drew her eye. It was still daytime, do a monster trap seemed unlikely. Still, it would pay to be prudent.
"Should Spot and I ride on ahead? If anyone is at home they won't catch us all and we could lead them back to you - if they're super angry and stuff." She offered.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Friday November 11th, 2022 12:17:33 PM
"I'm not sure one person splitting off is a good idea Torry. If something is watching and waiting, and they decide to all jump you, it could be ugly. My thought would be that we continue down as we are, and as we get close, you Robert and I will pull forward of the wagon and make sure nothing is there. That way, if there is trouble, there will be three of us in the middle of it, with spell casters within range. Loryn? What do you think?"
Spells:Bless
Lay on hands used: 1/8
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=25 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 7:24:20 PM
"I really don't like the caves there", Manolo says. "They are the perfect place to execute an ambush plan", he continues. "I will keep an eye. Although I agree with Torryn....Drack has a point, if something fast catches us...we might not stand a chance to escape"
Perception 25
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+11=20 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 10:24:00 PM
Mole watches for trouble and listens to the conversation of the others.
Perception DC20
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Friday November 11th, 2022 10:37:42 PM
Ash tucks Oslo away in a pocket, not before giving him one last treat.
He hops off the cart, and moves up to keep an eye on the caves with the others, listening to the plans.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Saturday November 12th, 2022 8:41:33 AM "I don't like the idea of going through that canyon either way. It boxes us in and gives a possible ambusher lots of high ground. With the wagon, I understand there are no other options but we need to be ready." Rob adds.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Saturday November 12th, 2022 9:06:24 AM
"I'll take flight and scout ahead." He says. If all are in agreement, Mole will take the form of a bird and fly off ahead of the wagon.
DM Steve -- I don't like the idea of going through that canyon either way. Saturday November 12th, 2022 2:26:57 PM Torrynashkabbeth offers to ride ahead in case the caves are a trap. Monsters won’t likely catch up with her on Spot. Drack doesn’t think splitting up is a good idea. At least not yet, and if they do it should be with the fighters within the spell-casters’ range. Manolo does not like the caves. They could hide an ambush. Mole listens to the others. After a bit, he offers to scout ahead in bird form. Robert doesn’t like using the canyon even without the caves, but he understands that they’re stuck with the route. Ash moves for a better view of the caves and to listen to the planning. Mortimer and Loryn are quiet.
The group studies the caves well, but doesn’t see anything threatening about them other than that they are caves very close to the trail, and who knows what they could be hiding. Certainly, Manlolo is usually observant and he sees nothing outside to worry about. The options right now seem to be letting Mole take a couple of minutes to fly directly over there and check it out without backup, spend forty or fifty minutes following the trail around to the caves with everyone and the wagon, or having scouts break off from the party somewhere along the route. Then there's Robert's observation that an ambush could come from higher on the slopes. At least the party knows where the caves are, and can decide how they want to approach them. The route will take them past the lower cave first, then the upper one.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Saturday November 12th, 2022 6:09:41 PM "I don't mind. Whatever you think works best." Torryn replied. She was ready to scout if needed, but could see the wisdom of all sticking together. At least, she thought she could. Planning was not her forte.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Saturday November 12th, 2022 9:46:52 PM "I like Mole's idea of scouting. Not necessarily the caves but the upper ridges. If he can confirm there is no one above waiting to ambush us then we can go through the canyon with boldness, ready to deal with whatever may come out of the caves without having to worry about the ridge. Plus, its good to know he can fly. That means he could hit anything up on the ridge should it come to that."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Sunday November 13th, 2022 1:03:47 PM
“Let’s wait for Mole to get back back and report. Let his information determine our course. The trail leading down between the caves is the easiest route for the wagon, so if it’s safe or appears so, then we should take that and proceed in the manner I first stated.”
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday November 14th, 2022 9:44:44 AM
Loryn is in agreement as well. Mole can transform into the perfect scout and his knowledge of local fauna means he can become something not out of place as well.
"We'll wait on your return Mole."
To the group at large, "Unless Mole finds something terrible, I am for putting on our big boy britches and taking the route between the caves. We are after all, The Heroic Woldian Adventures Protecting Society, and not a bunch of farmers."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday November 14th, 2022 10:05:06 AM "THWAPS forever!" Chorused Torryn, casting a sideways glance at Drack to see if he'd bite.
Dm Clint -- Help with a Birdseye View Monday November 14th, 2022 10:08:42 AM Torrynashkabbeth sees the wisdom in Drack’s comment of moving forward as a group.. Robert likes Mole’s ability to fly. It offers the party tactical advantage. Drack wants to wait for Mole’s return to see what is learned. Loryn also wants to wait on Mole’s return, but also believes they need to man up and go the route between the caves. Mole continues scouting ahead Manolo, Ash & Mortimer are silent.
Mole Only Highlight to display spoiler: {You’re flight ahead is an easy one, but also one that reveals no sight of ambush or traps. As you get directly over the two cave entrances you see that from the lower entrance there are faint markings of tracks that could be a small dog or a fox. The upper one does not have the same faint tracks, something a little larger moves in and out of the upper entrance.}
Grog holds a hand to his brow to shield his eyes from noon’s sun as he listens to the group's decision on what they should do next. Every now and then giving them an assuring grunt and a nod. “I don’t like the idea of unexplored caves this close to the town.”
Grog takes in each of his travel companions; “Nothing has appeared coming or going from the cave. You should all go and make sure there is nothing within the cave.”
The party continues to move forward to cut down on Mole’s return time from scouting ahead.
Perception Check DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {As the party moves forward you just see the hints of footprints going to and from the lower cave, roughly the size of a small dog or fox.}
What does your character do?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=5 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 11:23:19 AM
Torryn didn't notice anything untoward, but then she was far too preoccupied absorbing Grog's words.
"Does this mean i get to go sneaking? She asked excitedly. If she left Spot with the wagon, she'd be a lot sneakier. Spot was a great horse, but not very good at sneaking. She patted Spot gently.
"You'll be a good horsey while I'm off sneaking." She told her.
(Perception: 12)
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=18 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 12:06:30 PM
Loryn can hardly contain his excitement when Torrynashkabbeth voices the acronym aloud. He quickly tries to divert some of the attention.
"Soon as Mole gets back." remarks Loryn to Grog's advise, "That is the plan. Not just going to slip by and hope nothing horrid is plotting the destruction of the Wold and all we hold dear"
"Ok probably not quite that big of deal, but I agree we should get a good look." Loryn gives Torrynashkabbeth a grin, "Yeah, sneaking is called for. Take Manolo. We'll be about 60' behind you to help minimize our robust walking style."
Leaving all mounts with Grog and the wagon, moving up a little to decrease Mole's round trip is not a worry and then Manolo and Torrynashkabbeth could take pint for the final few hundred feet.. The gnome encourages Robert and Drack to have bows at the ready.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=20 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 6:02:49 PM
Manolo takes a quick look and says ,"There was something inside the cave it either left the cave or came back to the cave....", he points to a small foot print he sees, "You see ? its like a dog or a fox but I am not sure if it is actually one"
Perception 20
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday November 14th, 2022 6:31:07 PM "You know, I think I'm definitely going to take my bow this time." She told Loryn. She'd have forgotten it. Again. had it not been for Loryn's timely reminder. Furthermore, the prospect of encountering dog-like creatures meant that a bow that shot fiery arrows would be very useful indeed.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 d20+3=13 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 6:34:54 PM
Ash doesn't notice the Footprints and instead keeps his eyes on the cave. A bead of sweat started traveling down his brow.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+1=19 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 7:54:17 PM
Robert follows at about twenty yards from Torry and Loryn with sling at the ready with a bullet set. His shield hangs freely from his left arm as he walks. 'I lose more slings this way.' he thinks to himself knowing he will drop it after the first shot goes down range.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Monday November 14th, 2022 9:52:34 PM
Mole returns and takes his dwarven form. He tells the group of the larger moves in and out of the upper cave. He did not see what it was.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26 d20+1=10 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 10:12:22 PM
Mortimer abruptly sits up in the back of Grog's wagon, seemingly surprised he had been asleep all this time. He doesn't know what happened and seems disoriented. He shakes out the cobwebs in his head and says,"Oye, where are we?!" His eyes go wide when he observes the deep ravine, the steep trail and the caves along the way for the first time. "Whoa!"
(Perception: 10)
Mortimer jumps out of the wagon, he stretches a little, he then catches up with the group. He doesn't notice anything since his eyes are still adjusting to the bright sun. He's a little miffed that he was simply left behind, but he lets it slide for now. :) He likes caves ... and the possibilities they contain.
(OOC: Sorry for missing posts, Work is crazy this time of year.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:13:04 AM
Drack will pull his bow and follow Loryns directions. "Should we leave the wagon and horses here with Grog, and walk in?"
Spells:Bless
Lay on hands used: 1/8
Dm Clint -- The Darkness Ahead Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:13:11 AM Torrynashkabbeth gets ready to sneak off ahead, bow in hand this time. Robert follows at a distance from those scouting ahead. Loryn is overwhelmed that Torryn called the group by name. Mole returns back to the group reporting on what he saw. Ash keeps his eyes on the cave starting to sweat at what could be within. Mortimer wakes up from his nap and jumps at the ready. Manolo & Drack remain silent.
Torryn slinks off ahead down this low winding path that starts to change in elevation as it steadily climbs. “As the trail switches back and forth don’t let him get too far out of our sight.” Grog urges the group to keep a little closer distance.
Closing in, Loryn & Co. find a good place to leave the mounts and wagon behind; “I’ll keep watch, listen for three bellows of a horn if I need your help.”
Evening is creeping in at this point when the group makes it to the first of the two cavern’s entrances. Roughly 60 feet ahead of where the party stops you see a wide opening of 15-20 feet in the wall that quickly tappers off into a 10-foot entrance. From where you are, you only see darkness within.
From what Mole described, there is another entry point that must be around the bend ahead some 80-100 feet. But you cannot see it.
What does your character do?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=13 ; d20=18 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 11:44:17 AM
(Stealth: 23)
The encroaching dusk helped Torryn greatly. She slunk on ahead, stooping to keep her profile to a minimum. Once at the side of the cave, she paused and then peered around the edge of the cave to take a look within.
(Perception: 25)
Being a half-elf Torryn could see twice as far in the gloom as could your typical human. (Low light vision). She carefully nocked an arrow in case there was trouble.
Manolo would be with her, but he wouldn't be able to see as far into the cave as she could. Still, two eyes were always better than one, they said.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Tuesday November 15th, 2022 6:33:34 PM "Nothing so far. Shall we knock?" Rob asks those nearest him.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=14 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 7:07:48 PM
Manolo tries to keep his pace with Torryn but he doesn't as good as Torryn.
Perception 14
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26 d20+1=6 ; d100=58 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:51:54 PM "Are one of you light bringers gonna do it ... or do I need ta get my lantern out." Mortimer asks? "Don't know why, but light spells flee from my touch."
(Perception: 6)
He decides however to go ahead and preemptively cast Detect Magic to see if he detects anything within the darkness.
(Casts Detect Magic. ASF10%: 58, success. Duration: Concentration, up to 4 minutes.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday November 16th, 2022 7:22:50 AM
Drack wii pull up short with everyone except Torry and Manolo, allowing them to proceed stealthily. Drack has his bow at the ready for whatever threat that might appear.
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