Dm Clint -- The Darkness Ahead Wednesday November 16th, 2022 10:04:53 AM Torrynashkabbeth Torryn stealthily moves forward notching an arrow Robert ask those near him if they should knock Loryn Mole Ash Mortimer ask about a light spell, and begins casting Detect Magic into the darkness Manolo move forward to check out the cave Drack is ready to loosen arrows into the darkness ahead.
Moving ahead provides a little extra difficulty as the elevation shifts rather quickly. The terrain here is difficult terrain and causes the party to take it a bit slower.
Mortimer begins casting a spell and lets it linger for a few seconds. Trying to discern if there is anything magical within but does so without success. Nothing is magical from what is within his view.
As you approach, you are overwhelmed by the putrid aroma of damp, musky, “wet dog smell,” with an unfortunate side of something that might be rotting. Taking a few steps in to where the cave entrance begins to close in, you see off to the right (behind the dotted lines on the map) that something has collected a pile of debris.
Anyone moving in with a light source – low light vision - darkvision: Perception DC 21 (Torryn gets this]Highlight to display spoiler: {You see movement among the debris pile. Something… somethings are scurrying around when you see what made the tracks outside. One, maybe two large rats are moving among its nest. It is hard to tell exactly how many there are.}
What does your character do?
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+11=15 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 10:29:41 AM
Mole casts light on his shield at mention by Mortimer. Looking into the darkness, he doesn't notice anything (Perception DC15)
Mole stays towards the back, following Drack, to allow his light to help those with better vision but does not let get to far ahead as to warn residents of their coming.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday November 16th, 2022 11:04:10 AM
"Ugh. Rats." Whispered Torryn to Robert, who wasn't far behind her. [b]"I'll go in and take a closer look - once I've invoked my Fey Armour." She added just as quietly. Before proceeding further, Torryn called forth her ghostly "Fey Armour". It seemed to faintly sparkle of spectral lightning. Only once that in place did she edge past he rats, deeming them no threat whatsoever. She hoped that once inside she'd acclimate to the stench. It truly was dreadful.
(OOC: Header is correct. AC:20 at present.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Wednesday November 16th, 2022 2:05:11 PM
Ash patted Oslo's Pocket... " It's okay Oslo, they didn't mean you he whispered."
The mage moves up with the others, as close as he could.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=27 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 6:17:03 PM
Manolo doesn't light his torch but stays where he is, waiting for Torryn to take a look and scout ahead.
Perception 27
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Wednesday November 16th, 2022 8:07:37 PM
Now that they've made it up to the cave, Rob tucks away his sling, bullet still in it, and draws steel. Standing his ground, he then pulls out his everburning torch complete with leather bag on the head. He places the torch in his left hand (shield hand) and waits to pull the bag off with his right should the need arise.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=11 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 8:13:13 PM
Loryn falls in behind Mole, he notice’s little. The gnome had little he could do as well. He waits on the others for the next move
He gives Mole a thumbs up for the light spell. He curses his dependence on light. He knows he's close to a remedy for this weakness, but it's just out of reach.
He steps up (K26) to a better vantage point to see within the cave.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=24 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 9:51:34 AM
Drack puts away his bow, draws his sword, and moves to K29. When the group is ready, he will lead the way into the cave. Drack notices the large rats, and unless they are big enough to pose a threat, he will pay them no mind.
Spells:Bless Lay on hands used: 1/8
Dm Clint -- A Curious Friend? Thursday November 17th, 2022 11:09:37 AM Torrynashkabbeth moves in to take a closer look Robert pulls out Everburning Torch (not lit) – Draws scimitar Loryn falls in line behind Loryn Mole cast light on his shield – stays back while providing light Ash comforting his familiar, he moves up with the others Mortimer cast shield – moves up Manolo holds his ground and waits Drack draws sword – moves up to enter the cave
As the party begins to make their way into the cave, they draw the attention of the rats. One stops (R1) rustling around in what could only be its nest and the light from Mole’s Light Spell glitters off its beady eyes.
As a second one (R2) appears and draws slightly closer to the group as it follows the lowest edge of this cavern. The filthy rat is the size of a small dog and you can see that its coarse fur is matted and tangled due to the heap it just emerged from. It has a long scabby tail that whips behind itself as it hops along the wall. The creature doesn’t exactly seem threatening, more curious to what is entering its home.
Those who enter the cave proper (J24/K24) see that there is a connection point to an upper cave just past the nest of these creatures. This would involve scaling the wall or setting up a makeshift ladder or using a rope & grappling hook.
You also see a small opening in the wall (K17) that looks as if you could crawl through it.
K-Nature DC 11 Highlight to display spoiler: {This creature is a Dire Rat. They are known for living in dungeons and city sewers alike. Because of this some can carry illnesses and diseases that could be transmitted through its bite. They can be solitary creatures, but can gather into a pack of up to 20 during mating season. }
What does your character do?
[ooc]Be sure to move your token in the map above. If you don’t have access please let me know. Also, in your post describe where your character is moving to so that others can play off your movement. I tried my best to move people according to what everyone said they were doing.[/ooc]
Climbing; it had never been a strong suit for Torryn. She elected to explore the small opening instead. As she moved closer, she held her bow horizontally. In that way she could stoop and still shoot. Fortunately, she was neither tall, nor armoured. Her head swivelled back and forth ensuring that there was nothing else behind her, to the left or above. She could see all too well what lay to the right.
(Perception: 16.) (Torryn has no ranks in Know, Nature, so I am not rolling for that.)
Torryn had an arrow ready to shoot should the rats - or anything else for that matter - decide that the small half-elf looked particularly tasty.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Thursday November 17th, 2022 4:18:49 PM
Seeing Drack make to head in, Rob pulls the bag from his torch, tucks it in his belt and heads in. He stays left to hold the flank and to keep an eye on the small opening there.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:06:07 PM
Loryn moves in behind Torry and summons a set of Dancing Lights to take up position 15’ in front of her
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=14 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:09:46 PM
Manolo moves head in a careful manner looking around to see how things unfold, 'I hope we don't get a horde of rats', he thinks.
Perception 14
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:26/26. shield spell Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:42:36 PM “I got a rope and some pitons. This looks like a proper use for them.” He loves his magic backpack. He finds his hammer effortlessly. It knows exactly what he wants.
He tries to judge the height they need to climb. Maybe he can jump it. If not, he recalls someone has a spider climb scroll.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+10=16 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:49:57 PM
Mole see the rodents. "Be careful with those rats. They can carry disease. They can also come in large groups."
He continues to follow Drack.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 d20+11=17 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 7:30:58 AM
" Dire rats, people.... stay clear of their bites." Ash says as he moves up into the cave with the others.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=14 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 8:44:27 AM
Drack keeps an eye on the rats while trying to give them a wide berth (perception 14). Drack will take a move to K20, readied to swing at the first rat that comes at him. "I have a rope and grappling hook" he announces to the rest.
As he moves past the opening right next to Robert, he motions to him to check the opening on the west wall.of the cave. Drack will stay where he's at for the moment, readied to fight rats, and protect the spell casters as they move into the room..
"Torry, how about a quick look down that northern passage, let's see what we have to work with."
Dm Clint -- Think Thin Friday November 18th, 2022 10:07:02 AM Torrynashkabbeth heads to the small opening Robert turns everburning torch on Loryn moves behind Torry – cast dancing lights Mole knows that rats can carry diseases – follows Drack Ash warns other of rat bites – moves in Mortimer mentions rope and pitons Manolo moves in carefully Drack moves up – readied to swing at any rat that comes at him.
Based on where people are Everyone sees that as Torry moves to examine the small opening in the caver opposite the entrance that one of the rats (R2@H19) follows her. Not being secretive, but more in an investigative way. But as Drack move up, the rat scurries across the room away from him.
Robert/Drack Sees that the other rat (R1@P22) moves towards the closest wall of the chamber when suddenly a third rat (R3@Q18)
Torry: As Torry moves in to examine the far opening she sees that it becomes a steep narrow channel connecting the lower and upper chambers. From the looks of it, a small sized person or creature could move through this with relative ease. A medium sized creature or person would have difficult as they would have to squeeze to fit through this channel. Anything large and beyond would be impossible.
What does your character do?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=8 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 11:01:38 AM
Whilst she wasn't technically 'small', Torryn was far from large. Moreover, she wore no armour, so didn't anticipate any great difficulty in squeezing through the passageway. It was certainly a much preferable option than a tricky climb: well, tricky for her anyway.
Torryn took the arrow from the string and placed it back in the quiver. Then, with bow still in hand she looked to slither up through the funnel-like opening.
(Escape Artist: 12.)
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Saturday November 19th, 2022 10:20:01 AM
Rats scurrying about that were as large as he was, made for a nervous gnome and Loryn's head swivels about constantly. He would hate to admit it, but this has him off his game of cool and collected. Eaten alive by rats, he shudders and presses a bit more closely to Torrynashkabbeth.
Need to change mental gears Loryn he chides himself
Loryn spreads out the Dancing Lights ahead of Torry and as far back into the first cave with the others as he can, creating a 10' line of glowing orbs. As she squeezes through and follows her.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:26/26. shield spell d20+1=14 ; Saturday November 19th, 2022 4:10:40 PM
Noticing Loryn's reluctance being near the R.O.U.S.'s (rodents of unusual size), he whispers with confidence, "Not ta worry, if one of thems act up, we'll have meat for the dinner pot tonight. A bit gamey, they are, but a nice dark meat. Tastes like squirrel and conies."
Mortimer moves into the cave behind Drack, he calmly draws his sickle along the way. Just to let the locals know he has fangs.
(Perception: 14)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Sunday November 20th, 2022 8:00:23 AM
(Monday post)
Drack sees the third rat join the other two, and then notices Torry and Loryn start to head down a small passage.
“Don’t go far to two.” He calls to them. “If more of these things show up, we could be in for a fight. Take a quick peek and then let’s see about making it onto the upper shelf in here. Robert and I are likely not squeezing in that tunnel, and I have a rope and grappling hook.”
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+1=17 ; Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:12:29 PM "I think we should be good as long as we outnumber them. Should they get the idea we are an easy meal or several more of them show up then it could get bad." Rob says and then peeks into the tunnel to his immediate left (generally looking at E21).
Perception total: 17
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Sunday November 20th, 2022 10:58:51 PM
First move was to J24
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20+8=27 ; Sunday November 20th, 2022 11:02:59 PM
Manolo takes a look at his surroundings for the moment. Taking a few measured steps forward (J26) Perception 27
Dm Clint -- A Play Place for Rats Monday November 21st, 2022 11:53:44 AM Torrynashkabbeth enters into the narrow passageway. Robert Looks around the chamber to the left Loryn follows Torry into the narrow pass, uses Dancing Lights Mole Ash Mortimer follows closely behind Drack Manolo cautiously moves forward and can now see what everyone else has seen. Drack shares his concerns about another rat appearing.
[ooc: hey guys! Be sure to move your token on the map linked above. It impacts what others, and myself does. I base my post on what you all do and where you are on the map.]
Torry begins moving forward through this narrow pass. Though her elven eyes help, things quickly begin to get dark ahead. That is until Loryn rushes forward and uses his Dancing Lights to illuminate the situation ahead. There is a slope ahead that really prevents seeing too much further, but Torry can see what appears to be the opening into the upper chamber.
The rest of the party takes their time looking about and discusses setting up a rope and grappling hook to climb up the opening into the larger chamber. [ooc: If you’d like to do this, just move your token forward and give me a ranged attack for the grappling hook.]
The rat (R2) that moved to see where Torry and now Loryn were heading gets spooked at Robert and Mortimer moves forward. The creature slinks along the far wall passing safely around Drack as it cleanly scales the wall finding safety in its festering nest.
Manolo Highlight to display spoiler: { you make you way in. And wedged behind a few rocks that others had missed is a larger than normal feather. }
What does your character do?
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=5 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 5:01:52 PM
Loryn glances back over his shoulder and whispers to Torrynashkabbeth, "Looks like it's just you and me this way. Lets keeping moving." Loryn will keep the first ball of the Dancing Light above her head and let the rest trail out 10' back. They both had enhanced vision, designed of dim light and would be able to see readily enough.
Loryn moves with Torr, right on her tail. Move to O/17 or O/16 depending on where how far she goes
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=7 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 5:41:58 PM "Thanks, Loryn, the light really helps. I hadn't expected to be so dark so close to the entrance." Torryn whispered. She crawled on, thankful for her comparatively small stature.
(Perception: 14)
OOC: I have moved Torryn on 15' - given that it's difficult terrain. I also moved Loryn up behind her as he stated.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Monday November 21st, 2022 10:06:18 PM
Seeing nothing of interest in the small chamber to his left (E21 area) Rob heads north to follow Torry and Loryn.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d20+11=17 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 10:50:51 PM
"What're we doing in here?" He says in a low tone. "Seems to me we're stirring up trouble."
Perception DC17
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:26/26. shield spell d20+1=10 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 11:23:54 PM "Yeah, stirrin' up a rat's nest," he whispers with a smirk.
He makes his way into the tight corridor where Torryn and Loryn had disappeared into. For a second, he mistakes Robert with one of the larger rats along the way. He sighs with relief knowing that one of the large rodents aren't blocking the way.
(Perception: 10)
(ooc: For a second, I thought the "R" on the map meant "Rat", not "Robert". lol)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 Monday November 21st, 2022 11:34:46 PM
Manolo moves further. On the way he quickly tries to show the feather he found ,"Look, this feather doesn't make sense here....its a rat lair but I found a long feather "., he quickly says as he still moves ahead.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Monday November 21st, 2022 11:42:46 PM
Ash nods his head at moles asertation. It did feel like they were disturbing something that didn't concern them.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 7:09:56 AM
Drack continues to try and stay between the rats and the rest of the group, readied to kill one if they get aggressive.
Dm Clint -- A Play Place for Rats Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 10:41:44 AM Torrynashkabbeth Continues to squeeze forward Robert follows Torry & Loryn Loryn Continues to follow Torry providing light Mole questions what is going on here Ash agrees with Mole Mortimer agrees with Mole, Robert = Rat? Nah Manolo finds a feather and tells those he is around Drack Stays ready to attack the rats
Mole/Manolo/Drack sees the lone rat move back to its nest as one within the nest disappears.
The part starts to squeeze within the narrow pass. Torry leads the charge and is caught off guard when one of Loryn’s Dancing Lights reflects off of dagger like claws and a large arm of… fur and feathers? reach into the opening of the pass but quickly goes back into the darkness of the upper chamber. A loud roar echo’s throughout both the lower and upper chambers.
Everyone hears this and would think you stumbled on not only a rat’s nest, but a bear’s den.
Torry/Loryn are close enough to see this and can make the check below. Manolo with the feather and hearing the roar can also make the check below. K-Arcana DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: { From what you have seen and heard, it appears that the upper chamber is the home of an owlbear. A monstrosity that was originally created by a mad wizard that has now grown in population across the wold. (For ever 5 you beat the DC, 19/24/29/etc, you may ask a question about the creature.)}
What does your character do?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=9 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 11:18:28 AM
(Perception: 16. Torryn has no ranks in Know Arcana. She's a Fey - or so she believes. Her gifts come naturally and untutored.)
A bear - with feathers. Her father had mentioned such things. It was hard to credit their actual existence. Certainly, it was all too real at this moment. She wasn't overly worried though. Likely she should have been, but had great faith in her Fey protections. With her Fey Shield in place, she would present a formidable barrier to the creature and thus an effective shield to her friends. That being said, did she need to? The bird-bear could not possibly squeeze into the tunnel through which she and Loryn currently crept. If it was a strange, but natural predator, surely it would be best just to leave it in peace. Were bird-bears evil? She scolded herself for being such a dimwit. Torryn then opened her Feysight to determine if evil lurked beyond.
"Wait." She whispered to Loryn. "It's a Bird-Bear.....I think"
OOC: Torryn will detect evil. She will at present, remain within the tunnel whilst a consensus is reached regarding the appropriateness of continuing. Should the creature prove to be Evil, she will invoke her Fey Shield and advance. If not, she waits, anticipating a call to retreat.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+9=18 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 2:38:10 PM
Loryn feezes as he sees the claw and then hears the confirming roar. "And that my dear Torrynashkabbeth is an owlbear. A monstrosity that was originally created by a mad wizard that has now grown in population across the wold. And they are quite dangerous if memory serves."
"I think our group could handle it, but we are bit spread out and I don't relish trying to hold it off for a minute or so while Drak and Robert specifically join you, er us." the creature knows the group is all over its lair and so secrecy is not a necessary thing
"Hey, guys! we have the lair of an owlbear here and while Torry and I would love to solo I would not want to deprive you good men of putting your well honed skills to practice. If you secure a grapple, we will step out and hold it up for a moment whilst you climb up! Sound good?"
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+5=11 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 3:11:32 PM
Drack following Loryn's instructions, moves to the shelf and gets out his grappling hook and rope. (If drack can make the throw this round, he will, if not it's for next round. ranged attack 11 on first try.)
Spells:Bless Lay on hands used: 1/8
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 7:27:38 PM
From his position, Rob considers the size of the passage before him and wonders if he could squeeze through, would he want to with a bear on the far side, or if he would be better off heading back to climb up from the lower shelf.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d4=3 ; d20+8=22 ; d20=1 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 8:08:26 PM
Manolo wants to stay where he is but takes a few more steps ahead .
Perception 22
Move action J17
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 10:33:02 PM
Mole hears the call of an owlbear. He moves up to support the fighter corp. "Let's be smart about this one. No one attempt to engage alone."
Dm Clint -- A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. d20+1=20 ; d4=4 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+1=16 ; d4=3 ; d20+10=27 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 8:08:34 AM Torrynashkabbeth holds her ground and Detects Evil Robert surveys the sitiation Loryn knows that the creature is an owlbear Mole moves forward and supports those ahead of him. Ash Mortimer Manolo moves forward a little bit. Drack Moves to the shelf and throws a grappling hook [ooc: I am going to move you towards the shelf.]
[ooc:Be sure to move your tokens on the map above.]
Torry and Loryn sees the owlbear from time to time pass the opening of the passage into the upper chamber. It is watching the opening like a cat watching a mousehole. Everyone else moves around in support.
Drack moves forward to the ledge and throws his grappling hook. It lands and locks into place. But, he is quickly attacked by two rats that are next to him. The first one’s bite lands, ripping into Drack’s leg. Turning his attention to the first one leaves himself flat footed and the second rat finds an opening and lands an almost equally powerful hit. [Drack -4 -3 = -7 HP]
Entering Initiative: You are all up. What does your character do?
DM Screen Highlight to display spoiler: { [R1: Bite 20 - DMG 4 – Fort Saved] [R2: Bite 16 – DMG 3 – Fort Saved]}
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:26/26. shield spell d100=86 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 9:21:26 AM
(ooc: crazy thanksgiving week at work, i fell asleep early last night. i didnt get to post.)
(IF Allowed: My actions from last night were ...) Mortimer reacts with a salty expletive to the roar of an owlbear. He then casts Expeditious Retreat on himself. (ASF10 = 86, success).
(ooc: More to come later day. Crazy work day #3 begins.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=12 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 11:25:21 AM
Well, it didn't seem to be outright Bad, despite its apparent intent to try to eat her. Still, it was far from pleasant company. Torryn decided to shoo it away. From the sanctuary of the tunnel, she released her Fey Spark.
(OOC: Ranged Ray attack: AC: 18. Damage: 5.)
"Nasty Bear! Go away!" She quietly scolded it in a hissing whisper.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 5:04:05 PM
Lots of commotion from back in the lower passage and likely a colorful adjective or two from Drack, tells the gnome that they will need to be a bit patient. "Sounds like some to doings back behind us, perhaps we should not tick off the owlbear quite..." He doesn't get to finish as the arc of electricity flies from Torrynashkabbeth's outstretched finger
"Bother" The passage before him was blocked by a squeezing human and so he would wait. Loryn decides to push the Dancing Lights further into the upper passage, essentially reversing the positions so that the globes extended 10' into the upper cavern with Torrynashkebbeth as the starting spot
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 6:23:56 PM
Mole moves up to support Drack. He is unable to do nothing more that move at this point.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 7:58:44 PM
Hearing the commotion, Rob makes up his mind and hustles down to the lower part of the cave intent on getting to the ledge. (double move)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 10:41:38 PM
Manolo moves quickly to be in front of the rats and attacks it.
Attack 10 (+7 weapon finesse)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d20=15 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 10:55:30 PM
OOc: Rolled for sneak attack damage in case of flank but not sure about that due to Drack being flat footed. Sneak attack 8 Ooc2: ignore extra rolls, Android is going crazy with the website and the dice roller.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:22/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand d100=23 ; d4=4 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 11:54:47 PM
Mortimer looks both ways ... up the passage to the owlbear, then back in the main chamber with the rats. Thankfully most of the group has gone to Drack's aid. It didn't feel right to leave Loryn and Torryn alone with the owlbear. He decides to hold his position and cast another spell ... a bit of dark magic that he's never used before.
Mortimer turns paler than normal as a portion of his lifeforce leaves his body and forms into a disembodied hand; bones and all protruding from the severed wrist. It hovers in the air next to him; a ghostly extension of his body.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+9=18 ; d10+5=6 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 7:13:30 AM
Drack leaves the grappling hook where it is is, pulls his sword and swings at R1, hitting ac 18(20 if flanking) for the minimum damage of 6
Dm Clint -- Did I Sign Up For This? d20+3=23 ; d20+3=16 ; d4=3 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+1=10 ; d6=4 ; d20=6 ; d20=18 ; d20=4 ; d20=7 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 8:22:11 AM Torrynashkabbeth Attacks with Fey Spark Robert Move to the rat’s nest Loryn Move lights further into upper chamber Mole Move up to support Drack Ash Mortimer (Previously: Cast Expeditious Retreat) Cast Spectral Hand Manolo Attacks Drack Drack attacks
[ooc:Be sure to move your tokens on the map above.]
DM Screen Highlight to display spoiler: {Owlbear -5 HP | R1 -6 Dead Has Filth Fever: Manolo }
The group splits in two, the ones moving through the narrow passage is being aided by the lights of Loryn. Torry uses her [i]Fey Spark and a clap of light makes everything within visible, showing you the full vision of the owlbear. But just as quickly as you could see it, darkness reclaims the upper chamber.
Manolo moves up to attack out, but the rat is quicker than expected and scurries around within the nest and his attack misses. Drack uses his sword and attacks out at the first rat. His blade cuts through it and it falls, bleeding out.
Flinching from the magical attack from Torry, the owlbear moves away from view for those in the narrow passage.
With the falling of one of the rats. Two move rats appear (R3 at T18 & R4 at S21). At the same time, the two rats on Drack attack him. The first one’s bite hits in a near critical damage, the second one misses. [Drack -3 HP = -10 HP Total]
The fourth rat moves (S22 to R22) to attack Robert, and misses.
Drack, standing in the nest, feels something scurrying from within. Robert, Mole, and Manolo sees the nest shake as hundreds of tiny baby rats pour from the nest attacking out at the intruders. Robert, Mole, Manolo and Drack feel hundreds of bites as the rats begin to bite the adventurers. [-4 HP]
What does your character do?
[Drack -14 HP | Robert -4 HP | Mole -4 HP | Manolo -4 HP]
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Thursday November 24th, 2022 9:27:32 AM
Ash was transfixed for a second before running into the cave behind the others(Loryn's group). " Sorry... thought i saw Oslo's relative." he jokes.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Thursday November 24th, 2022 7:17:14 PM
Too complicated to post ona phone while with dozens of family. Will try and post tomorrow afternoon from home)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 40/40; CMD 16 d8+4=8 ; d20+12=13 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 8:05:25 PM
Mole steps forward over the nest to get closer to Drack. "Gabhail ri leigh...." He say as his hand begins to glow a mossy green before the spell winks out of existence. The swarm of baby rats were too much of a distraction and his spell failed.
Casting defensively failed DC13
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:22/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand d100=58 ; d20+7=15 ; d6=6 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 11:03:06 PM
Mortimer steps around the corner to get a better look of the mischief of rats that have flooded into the main chamber. He once again draws upon the negative energies of the shadows around him. The blackened silhouette of his hand erupts in a nimbus of icy, blue gloom.
The ghostly hand next to Mortimer suddenly bursts with the same grim glow as he sends it forth to deliver a bitterly cold touch.
(Mortimer attacks Rat R2 with Chill Touch. Hit Touch AC: 15. Damage: 6 neg energy damage. Fort Save 15 vs. -1 Strength.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 25/25 d20=4 ; d4=2 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 11:52:25 PM
Manolo tries to attack the baby rats. Attack 11(4+7) Dmg 3 (2+1) Ooc any ideas how to fight the babies ?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday November 25th, 2022 4:01:23 AM
Torryn held her ground. The beast had moved away. Yet she could hear sounds of combat echoing around the cave. That was worrying. Had the bear gone to attack the others? She listened carefully, not for her friends' shouts, but for the bear's distinctive roar.
Dm Clint -- Rats, Rats Everywhere! d20+3=15 ; d20+3=13 ; d6=2 ; d20=18 ; d20=11 ; d20=11 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 8:57:32 AM Torrynashkabbeth holds her ground Robert Loryn Mole tried to cast a spell but failed Ash moves in Mortimer attacks out at the rats Chill Touch Manolo attacks Drack holiday
[ooc:Be sure to move your tokens on the map above.]
[ooc: I apologize I didn’t post a Knowledge check last post. That is my bad.]
K-Nature DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { This roiling mass of baby rats is a Rat Swarm. Unlike some swarms that are immune to physical weapon damage this mass of creatures is large enough to partially take damage from physical weapons. (For ever 5 you beat the DC you may ask 1 question about the swarm)}
If it wasn’t for the fact that these are animals, the ghostly hand moving forward to deliver an attack might have scared some of them off. But either way, it is still effective as Mortimer’s Chill Touch spell kills the rat flanking Drack. Manolo’s attack on the baby rats misses as the creatures twist around the attack.
Another rat (R4) takes the position left behind by the one Mortimer killed. The rats continue to attack out at the weakest pray, both of which miss their bites as they cling off of Drack’s armor. The swarm continues to claw and bite everyone within its reach. (Mole/Manolo/Robert/Drack -2 HP)
[Total HP Loss || Drack -16 HP | Robert -6 HP | Mole -6 HP | Manolo -6 HP]
What Does Your Character Do?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday November 25th, 2022 9:52:02 AM
Torryn itched to exit the hole, but did her best to marshal such limited patience as she possessed. One battle at ca time. Surely that was the sensible option.
"Hope you are okay back there, Loryn." She whispered to the gnome directly behind her. "I can't see much. The lights help, but it's a narrow opening - luckily- and that limits my view." She added just as quietly.
OOC: Torryn has no ranks in Know Nature, so i have made no roll.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Friday November 25th, 2022 3:22:32 PM
"Should we just back out and regroup with the others? If its the owlbear, they'll need us." Ash asks Loryn and Torryn.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 26/35 - AC 17 2d6=7 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=17 ; d10+4=7 ; d10+4=9 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 4:17:28 PM
(no know nature, no roll)
Drack lays hands on himself for 7 and then swings at R3 hitting ac 28, critically on a 17. damage is 7, or 19 if a crit.
"I don't think it's Owly, Loryn. It just doesn't sound anything like that, but helping might be a good idea. It's not like Owly can follow and the others sound like they could use our expert help." Torryn replied whilst still keeping a wary eye for the Owlbear's return.
OOC Perception: 9. Ignore the second roll. The first didn't show until I hit the second. Strange.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+8=26 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 9:01:24 PM
Rob hurries up the rope taking Mole or Drack's position if they shift away from the ledge. Otherwise he will swing over to come up on the ledge behind the nearest rat (S21).
Climb +8 Total 26
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:22/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand d20+7=18 ; d6=5 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 10:48:08 PM
Mortimer's head jerks slightly as he locks his eyes on his second victim. His ghostly hand delivers another deathly touch.
(Mortimer attacks Rat R4 with spectral hand, charged with Chill Touch. Hit Touch AC: 18. Damage: 5 neg energy damage. Fort Save 15 vs. -1 Strength.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 34/40; CMD 16 d20+12=18 ; d8+4=10 ; d20+4=19 ; Saturday November 26th, 2022 8:10:53 AM
Mole tries again to heal Drack. "Gabhail ri leigheas na tìre... he says and this time the mossy glow of his hand does not fade prematurely. He reaches out and touches Drack and the glow moves from Mole outstretched hand to Drack's body.
CLW: healed 10 points
Dm Clint -- Rats, Rats Everywhere! d20+1=19 ; d4=2 ; d20+6=25 ; d6=5 ; d20=10 ; d20=19 ; d20=19 ; Monday November 28th, 2022 6:54:11 AM Torrynashkabbeth Holds where she is at Robert Climbs Loryn Mole Heals 10 HP to Drack Ash questions if they should fall back Mortimer attacks Manolo Drack Lay on hands +7 HP & Attacks
[ooc:Be sure to move your tokens on the map above.]
While those in the narrow channel hold their position, those with the rats continue their battle.
Drack heals himself a substantial amount of HP from the blessings of Domi via his Lay on Hands. Following that, Drack uses his blade to skewer a rat then finishing it off in two with a flinch of his wrist.
As Robert sets off to move above the ledge he is caught by the final rat (R4) as it bites out at him. As Robert easily scales the wall, he finds himself in the darkness of the upper chamber. Some low light is coming from the group down below, and he sees a light flickering out from somewhere around the bend just ahead of him. [OOC: I am assuming since he is moving up to climb he doesn’t have his shield out… -2 HP]
Mortimer uses his Spectral Hand to deliver another spell that kills off the final rat.
The rats at Drack/Mole/Manolo are in continue to gnaw at the three of them damaging each of the party members. [OOC: -5 HP]
[Total HP Loss || Drack -5 HP | Robert -6 HP | Mole -11 HP | Manolo -11 HP | Robert -2 HP]
What Does Your Character Do?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday November 28th, 2022 8:00:52 AM
Torryn couldn't really move. There was a queue behind. So she kept a watchful eye for the return of the owlbear. her fey Spark was at the ready should it be necessary. luckily Loryn's Dancing Lights provided ample illumination.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Monday November 28th, 2022 9:13:54 AM
"We need to move one direction or the other... Torryn, maybe move up... if the owlbear is wounded, we need to pounce now. If we want to loop back around to our allies, then we need to do that. " If Torryn's decides to move forward, Ash follows... if they want to loop around, Ash will move so the others can exit and follow them around to the fight.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/35 - AC 17 d20+8=11 ; d10+4=10 ; Monday November 28th, 2022 9:28:26 AM
Drack feels the healing energy of Mole wash over him before the rat swarm attacks. "Thanks Mole. Appreciate that,"
Seein that all the large rats are gone, Drack starts to see if he can start working on killing the swarm of little ones from where he is. He hits a meager ac 11 as he is apparently confused by the lack of a single target. 10 damage if successful.
Spells:Bless Lay on hands used: 1/8
Drack (Chris J) - hp 30/35 - AC 17 Monday November 28th, 2022 9:29:53 AM
(Correction. 2 lay on hands used.)
Spells:Bless Lay on hands used: 2/8
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:22/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand Monday November 28th, 2022 12:50:35 PM
(ooc: Nick, you can move through friendly squares as long as you don't end your movement within them.)
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday November 28th, 2022 1:02:59 PM
Loryn grimaces, mostly to himself. "The fight back there doesn't sound like an owlbear to me either and no Ash, us 3 are not going to rush an owlbear while the fighters are occupied elsewhere and unable to assist."
Without knowing what was going on, Loryn was going to wait to hear that Drack and Robert were starting their climb or had already done so. Knowing Owlbears do not speak the noble tongue, he calls out "Where are we at gang? Let us know when you are ready and we'll give the thing a distraction to let you gain the ledge!"
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 29/40; CMD 16 d20+5=22 ; d8+1=2 ; Monday November 28th, 2022 4:16:53 PM
Mole steps out from the swarm. He turns his hammer against it.
Hammer AC22; damage 2
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 29/40; CMD 16 d20+5=22 ; d8+1=2 ; Monday November 28th, 2022 4:16:57 PM
Mole steps out from the swarm. He turns his hammer against it.
Hammer AC22; damage 2
Robert (Brent H) (37/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Monday November 28th, 2022 6:33:57 PM
(Rob tends to let the shield rest on his arm with its pair of arm straps and just release the handle on the back so it would be useless for defense but easily grasped once up top.)
Rob had stuffed his everburning torch down between his pack and back so he could climb. Now he pulls the torch and drops it at his feet before regrasping his shield to defend himself. (double move there I think)
(I guess I misunderstood the map. I thought the dotted line denoted the ledge.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 14/25 d20+7=18 ; d4+1=4 ; Monday November 28th, 2022 7:46:43 PM
Manolo keeps attacking the swarm of rats with dagger, "Take that!", he shouts as he tries to stab a few little rats in succession.
Attack 18 Damage 4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:22/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand d20+5=18 ; d6=2 ; Monday November 28th, 2022 10:53:50 PM
With amazing speed and surefootedness, Mortimer is able to make his way across the difficult terrain (Movement: 60') to Mole's side. With his sickle, he begins to make slashing attacks into the swarm of rats.
(Mortimer attacks same square as Mole. Hit AC: 18. Damage: 2 Slashing damage.)
Dm Clint -- Rats, Rats Everywhere! d6=3 ; d20=6 ; d20=11 ; d20=4 ; d20+6=12 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday November 29th, 2022 8:02:29 AM Torrynashkabbeth Readies Fey Spark for owlbear Robert Re-equips himself (Sorry about that. The elevation shift between the low and high shift is the ledge. I did a poor job at describing that. I will do better.) Loryn Strategizes Mole Attacks Ash Readies to move forward or backwards. Mortimer Attacks Manolo Attacks Drack Attacks
[ooc:Be sure to move your tokens on the map above.]
DM Screen Highlight to display spoiler: {Owlbear -5 HP | Rat Swarm -4 HP Has Filth Fever: Manolo }
With the larger rats falling, those around the swarm starts attacking out at it. Drack misses as they maneuver around his blade. Mole’s attack looks successful, but only not as effective as he would have liked. Manolo and Mortimer’s attack also lands to damage the swarm.
The rest of the party in the narrow channel seem to continue to hold their position.
The swarm shifts and tumbles over themselves as the rats flow to Mole’s position. Because of the elevation shift it is hard for Torry to see, but she can see the top of the owlbear moving within the cave. Her readied attack goes off and she cast [i]Fey Spark [Attack 12 DMG 1 – Is this a ranged touch attack? I cannot find anything on this ability, I just used your above dice rolls]
[Total HP Loss || Drack -8 HP | Robert -6 HP | Mole -14 HP | Manolo -14 HP | Robert -2 HP]
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Tuesday November 29th, 2022 8:24:35 AM
Ash let his frustration abide. Being in a new team, meant learning each others techniques and preferences in attacking. He felt magic was enough, but maybe Lorynn was speaking the truth.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 27/35 - AC 17 d20+8=13 ; d10+4=10 ; Tuesday November 29th, 2022 10:05:00 AM
Hearing Loryn's request for a situation update, Drack calls back "Loryn, I think Robert is already on the ledge. The rest of us are dealing with a swarm of rats."
Drack ignores the bites of the rat swarm, and swings at it once again. Being cursed by the die roller, he manages to hit ac 13 for 10 damage
Spells:Bless Lay on hands used: 2/8
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:22/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand d20+5=8 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday November 29th, 2022 3:30:31 PM
Mortimer attacks again, but swings wildly.
(Hit AC 8. Damage: 2.)
"Oye, where everybody go? Drownin' in rats, we are!"
Robert (Brent H) (37/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+8=26 ; d6+11=14 ; Tuesday November 29th, 2022 8:09:32 PM
Rob kicks the everburning torch ahead of him looking for the menace they all heard earlier ready to defend himself as necessary. (not sure if a kicked torch would go 5 or 10')
Readied attack To hit +10 -2 PA = total 26 Dmg 1d6+7+4=total 14
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:45:30 PM
[b]"I am going to fo with you don't need help since you didn't ask. Robert! I really receommend not jumping the owlbear by yourself."
Without any real direction to go, Loryn decides to continue to stay put
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 14/25 d20+7=24 ; d4+1=2 ; Tuesday November 29th, 2022 11:04:07 PM
Manolo once again tries to attack the swarm of rats. Attack 24 Damage 2
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday November 30th, 2022 3:55:02 AM
OOC: Yes,Torryn's Fey Spark is actually Elemental Ray - ranged Touch; so +6 from her to hit. With this attack, she has now used 2 of her 7 /day.
Patience really wasn't her strongest attribute, but she consoled herself in the knowledge that she'd distracted the owlbear. Likely the flickering torchlight that hinted at Robert's presence would be ignored in favour of seeking her out instead. Still, if it suddenly elected to take out its ire on Robert, she was fully prepared to vacate the tunnel and come to his aid. The incantation for her fey shield was on the tip of her tongue.
OOC: Should Torryn emerge it will be with Shield (spell) in place.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 29/40; CMD 16 d20+5=25 ; d8+1=8 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2022 9:05:49 AM
Mole steps over and takes a swing again at the swarm.
Warhammer AC25; damage 8
Dm Clint -- Who Wants an Owlbear Hug? d20+8=22 ; d6+4=6 ; d20+14=24 ; d6=6 ; d20=11 ; d20=10 ; d20=5 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2022 10:01:24 AM Torrynashkabbeth readies shield spell Robert readies an attack (I am going to say you just dropped it in an adjacent square. Kicking it would technically be an action and then you wouldn’t get your readied attack.) Loryn holds Mole attacks Ash contemplates Mortimer attacks Manolo attacks Drack attacks
[ooc:Be sure to move your tokens on the map above.]
DM Screen Highlight to display spoiler: {Owlbear -19 HP | Rat Swarm -9 HP Has Filth Fever: Manolo }
Mole, Mortimer, Manolo and Drack all attack out, but only Manolo and Mole’s attacks are successful. Though the creatures still curry around their attacks and they don’t seem as effective as they did against the larger rats.
Robert drops his torch in an adjacent square and raised his blade just in time as the Owlbear comes within sight and attacks out with its claws. Robert’s scimitar catches the beast across its midsection dealing a vicious blow, but it doesn’t prevent the bear to swipe Robert with its massive paw while it pulls him in and grapples him. (-6 HP & Grappled)
Even though Mole continues to dance around the hundreds of rats on the ground, they continue to keep up with him. As they continue to bite and gnaw, they keep drawing blood from Mole/Manolo/Drack (-6 HP)
[ooc: Keep in mind the cave is difficult terrain]
[Total HP Loss || Drack -14 HP | Robert -12 HP Grappled | Mole -20 HP | Manolo -20 HP | Robert -2 HP]
Hearing the fighting between Robert and the owlbear, Ash yells " Go... Go.. Robert needs us." Ash moves to help, unleashing a magic missle at the owlbear if he gets close enough. (4dmg)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:22/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand d20+13=25 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2022 12:32:54 PM
Mortimer is beginning to notice how wounded the other three are becoming. This isn't good and someone needs to be a hero. Summoning all the heroism he can muster, he slashes his bloodied sickle into the center of the swarm.
(Hero Point Attack +8. Attacking center of swarm. Hit AC: 25. Damage: 4 slashing damage.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 21/35 - AC 17 2d6=7 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2022 1:34:43 PM
Drack hears the yell that Robert is in trouble and calls out "Loryn, Torry. Get up there. We have our hands full down here."
Drack then Foregoes swinging at the swarm, and instead takes a 5' step to Q19 and lays hands on the badly wounded Manolo, healing him for 7.
Spells:Bless Lay on hands used: 3/8
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday November 30th, 2022 2:16:10 PM
"I did say to not attack the owlbear solo right?" the gnome quips mostly to himself , but aloud to easily be heard by Ash and Torrynashkebbeth
"No time for it now! Go!" Moving into the upper cavern, the gnome spots the owlbear and casts a spell (move 20' cast Glitterdust at X18 Causing a small explosion of sparkles and glitter. Hopefully the 10' radius does not impact Robert.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 21/35 - AC 17 Wednesday November 30th, 2022 8:08:02 PM
(Don’t have time to look up email addresses. My wife’s dad just passed, and we are taking an emergency road trip. I definitely can’t post Thursday/Friday. Monday/Tuesday is unknown. I’m gonna leave it on you all to please cover me. Thanks in advance.)
Robert (Brent H) (27/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+8=21 ; d6+7=13 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2022 10:33:04 PM "m rmrm rm rmrmrmr rm" Rob says into the bears chest as he drives his sword into the body of the thing.
Atk +10 -2 for grappled=Total 21 Dmg d6+7 =Total 13
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday December 1st, 2022 6:44:07 AM
Torryn moved. With the Glitterdust in place it was easy to see where she was going, even over the stoney and uneven ground. Even so, the going was not as easy as she'd hoped and she was not quite able to get into a flanking position, to better assist Robert; at least not yet. What she could do, and did even as she exited the tunnel, was to invoke her Fey Shield.
OOC: Header adjusted. Half move only taken to reflect the difficult terrain. The spell was readied last turn.
"Hey, Owly! Get off him! She shouted. Torryn had never been particularly good at shouted and this occasion was no different. It was more of an "outside" voice than a bellow. Given all that was happening, it would be a surprise if the creature even noticed her. Torryn half hoped that no one else noticed either "get off him" was hardly an inspiring battle cry. It was a point that she hoped to consider later: she'd leave battle cries to those far better suited to such things. That was the plan anyway.
Dm Clint -- Who Wants an Owlbear Hug? d20=12 ; d20=8 ; d20=4 ; d6=4 ; d20=17 ; d20+8=25 ; d6+4=9 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=13 ; d6+4=9 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 10:11:47 AM Torrynashkabbeth Moves forward Robert attacks Loryn Double moves to get in place (difficult terrain) Mole Ash Double moves up (Because of the difficult terrain everyone moves at half speed. It would take you two move actions to get where you are. Mortimer Attacks (Your marker was missing so I put you where I think you were. Feel free to move it accordingly) Manolo Drack Lay on Hands
Cave Map [ooc:Be sure to move your tokens on the map above.]
DM Screen Highlight to display spoiler: {Owlbear -32 HP | Rat swarm -11 Has Filth Fever: Manolo }
[ooc: read this first Hey guys, so the cave is difficult terrain. I know a few of you have made moves and actions as if they were standard 20/30 feet movement. Be sure to keep this in mind as you post moving forward. I have adjusted the actions based on those players taking double moves, it prevents the action you were going to do but gets you into battle. If you would do something different please let me know and we can try to retcon it.]
Ash slowly moves forward until the beast is within sight. This creature is indeed an Owlbear. He would know that this creature is one that you do not want to get grappled by. It is strong and is known for ripping its pray apart.
Loryn double moves to get into place so he can cast a spell in sight next round. But He can see Robert struggling with the large beast, but Robert is able to drive his scimitar through the midsection of the creature leaving a devastating blow. But, from the looks of the owlbears eyes it only enraged the creature.
Mortimer’s attack damages the rats. Seeing some dead and others starting to disperse, but they aren’t gone quite yet.
Drack moves to Manolo and gives a blessing to Domi as he Lays on Hands Manolo.
The rats continue to attack those within their reach. (-4 HP Mole/Mortimer/Manolo/Drack)
The owlbear keeps its attention on the meal in its hands as it lashes out with its free claw and bites Robert. Its bearlike claws and massive owl beak rip into Robert leaving him a bloody mess. It doesn’t look like Robert could take another attack like this. (-18 HP almost a crit…)
[Total HP Loss || Drack -18 HP | Robert -30 HP Grappled | Mole -24 HP | Manolo -17 HP | Robert -2 HP | Mortimer -4 HP]
What does your character do?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=2 ; d8=4 ; d6=2 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 10:51:41 AM
Torryn's mind raced. What was she to do? Robert was in trouble - serious trouble! Her first thought had been to run in and kick the beast, but enraged as it was she doubted it would even notice her. Similarly the notion of using another Fey spark died aborning. Then she remembered the bow in her hand! She took a half move, diagonally to her left, slipping past Loryn to take aim and fire at the owlbear's back. The situation was desperate. she really wasn't at all worried about hitting Robert. She could barely see him, wrapped as he was within the bulky creature's embrace. Still, the possibility existed that she just might hit him, so she called upon all of Agratha;'s teachings whilst trying to recall all that her father had said about hunting.
Hero Point Spent
OOC: 2=8=7. She's firing into the owlbear's flank/back. Enraged as it is and focused on Robert it likely does not gain the benefit of any dexterity to evade the shot. Damage 4+1 (magical bow)+2 fire.
The flash of fire further illuminated the beats as the arrow hit home
Drack (Chris J) - hp 21/35 - AC 17 2d6=7 ; d20=7 ; d4=1 ; d10=10 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 11:04:42 AM
Having invoked the blessings of his deity, Drack spun to once again tackle the horde of rats. Striking with the sword had worked, but not as well as he'd hoped. The rats were small. Perhaps they could be swept aside and scattered hither and yon. Drack stepped forward. one knee bent and swept with his flat of the blade.
Hits, AC: 15. Damage:15. NB: I was originally intending a Shield Bash, but upon checking discovered that Drack has no shield. I switched to accommodate the Curve Blade. However, I am unsure on any changes to damage resulting from using the flat of the blade. Please adjust accordingly. Drack is seeking to sweep as many aside - potentially dashing them against the wall -as possible..
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 2d4+2=8 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 11:20:08 AM
Ash doesn't like the way Robert looks. He finally gets ito range of the owlbear and he's scared of the outcome. He unleashes a magic missle (4 dmg, used the roll from the last rd)... feeling a life is on the line, he digs deep down and unleashes another one. (8 dmg)
*use hero pt for second action*
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:18/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand d20+5=20 ; d6=1 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 11:29:53 AM
Mortimer wonders if grabbing one of the rats and biting their head off would put the fear of Mortimer in them. Nope ... he decides not to snack on their foes and instead steps back out of the swarm and continue his slashing attacks.
(Mortimer attacks Swarm. Hit AC: 20. Damage: 1 slashing damage, of course.)
Mortmer looks up at the ledge where Robert disappeared. The sounds he's hearing aren't encouraging.
"Oye, we need ta kill these bastaards! That bear was just fed its last supper!"
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+5=15 ; d6+2=6 ; d20+5=11 ; d6+2=7 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 5:01:42 PM I really hate being right sometimes races through the gnomes mind, but what comes out of his mouth is an excited squeek at what just happened to man. Loryn moves some to get a better angle and opts to join the others with more direct attacks. The gnome has innate power of his own and send it forth as a Ray of acid. [Ranged Touch attack Hit AC 15 Dmg 6]
If it still stands Hero Point used for second action [Ranged Touch attack Hit AC 11 Dmg 7]
Spells: Acid Ray 7/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/4
Robert (Brent H) (27/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+8=17 ; d6+7=11 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 5:22:23 PM
Rob, feeling as if he has no choice in the matter continues to try and stab the monster.
Atk +10 -2 grappled=17 Dmg d6+7=11
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 14/25 d20+7=27 ; d20+7=13 ; d4+1=4 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 9:03:43 PM
Manolo focuses on the rats and keeps attacking feeling tired and not keeping atention to his surroundings. Attack 27 Damage 4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 8/25 Thursday December 1st, 2022 9:06:13 PM
Hp update
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 16/40; CMD 16 d8+1=5 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 11:46:07 PM
Mole calls a wand from his pack and uses it on Manolo.
CLW - heals Manolo for 5.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20+7=27 ; d6=6 ; d4=3 ; d20=14 ; Friday December 2nd, 2022 7:53:24 AM
Manolo attack frantically again. Attack 27 (rolled again for confirming critical hit) Damage is 4 (2+1)
Ooc updated hp to reflect the healing by Mole Ooc: d6 was a mistake.
Dm Clint -- The Calm After the Storm Friday December 2nd, 2022 8:22:56 AM Torrynashkabbeth attacks w/bow Robert posted Loryn attacks Mole posted Ash attacks Mortimer posted Manolo posted Drack attacks
[ooc:Be sure to move your tokens on the map above.]
DM Screen Highlight to display spoiler: {Owlbear -52 HP Dead | Rat Swarm -18 Dead Has Filth Fever: Manolo }
Torry fires her bow at the owlbear that is grappling her friend Robert, it is possible that her emotions fearing for his life caused her focus to slip and the arrow pings wide off the cavern wall.
Ash fires off a Magic Missile that lands and causes the beast to flinch. Followed by Loryn’s first attack that lands causing the massive creature to loosen its grip on Robert. Seeing an opportunity to finish it off, Loryn attacks out with one more Ray of Acid and the owlbear lets out a roar as it’s grip completely loosens from Robert as it falls to the ground with a thud. Dead.
Drack’s attack causes enough damage to disperse the remaining rats causing them to run into their next or even flee the cave itself.
With the echoing of the roar fading, the party realizes that the only sound they hear is their blood pumping in their ears and the sound of heavy breathing after a battle. They could be worse for wear, but looking around the party is in rough shape. For some it could have been a strong hit or two and you would be meeting your deity. For others, irritation and possibly regret. How could I have handled this differently.
[Total HP Loss || Drack -18 HP | Robert -32 HP Grappled | Mole -24 HP | Manolo -12 HP | Mortimer -4 HP]
What Does Your Character Do?
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 d20+3=12 ; Friday December 2nd, 2022 11:06:06 AM
Some of the party looked bad. Ash decides to take a look around. His knowledge and studying makes him aware that owlbears usually live in pairs. Hopefully this wasn't the case as he wasn't sure another owlbear fight would go good with this group so weekened.
Perception 12
Robert (Brent H) (7/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Friday December 2nd, 2022 4:15:54 PM "Wow, that didn't go how I planned it." Rob says gasping for air and grasping his knees, "But, it'll make for a great song." He says smiling looking at the great beast. "Well, once I get stitched back together that is." And to highlight that fact he grimaces as he straightens up.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:18/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand Friday December 2nd, 2022 5:44:23 PM 'Lub dup'
It is a rare thing for Mortimer to feel completely vindicated.
'Lub dup'
He hadn't witnessed the beginning of the rat kerfuffle. Nor had he anything to do with feeding the owlbear.
'Lub dup'
For once ... it wasn't his fault!
'Lub dup'
Now they have all the rat meat they can possibly eat ... he wonders if owlbear tastes like chicken.
'Lub dup'
This must have really gotten him worked up ... he's felt his heartbeat at least five times over the past minute.
"Shout out if you're alive up there, yeah!" He begins to make his way up to the upper chamber. Since he has magical swiftness, he takes the passage around other than climbing the rope.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 17/35 - AC 17 Saturday December 3rd, 2022 3:36:47 AM
It had been a satisfying swing. Crack looked at his sword. It needed cleaning and attention, but so did he. He was of only limited use to the others in this condition. He knelt and offered up a prayer of thanks and then invoked his divine healing.
OOC: Lay on hands. Unsure how much that does. I can check later.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 26/35 - AC 17 d6=4 ; d6=5 ; Saturday December 3rd, 2022 4:44:06 AM
Health restored = 9
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XTBGUllt8XNEcx4AeK6cYOTxZWLk3u2_AlpXzVxGVpw/edit (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 d6=2 ; Saturday December 3rd, 2022 4:48:43 AM
Torryn was momentarily stunned. She was sure that her arrow had hit home. The surprise though, was fleeting. Robert needed help. She made her way to him as quickly as it was safe to do.
"Be still. She told him before gently cradling his head in her hands and applying a gentle kiss to his forehead. It wasn't much, but every bit of healing helped.
Lay On hands. 1 used.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 Saturday December 3rd, 2022 4:50:54 AM
OOC: I told you had issues with the darn headers!
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 16/40; CMD 16 Saturday December 3rd, 2022 10:25:51 AM
"Anything else up there?" He says to the other group. "We're gonna need a place to rest."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d20=3 ; Sunday December 4th, 2022 4:18:57 AM "I will check in a moment. I just need to kiss Robby some more.". Torryn allergy back. She then kissed him three more times. Alternating on each cheek.
OOC: total of 8 cured then.
She then cast her gaze around the upper portion of the cave, seeking anything worrisome.
OOC: Perception, 10.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Sunday December 4th, 2022 10:05:58 AM
Loryn heads over to Robert to do what he can to help the man to his feet. "Ah you're still alive. I can tell you see by the amount of blood still pumping out vigorously. Mortimer tells m the dead don't do that. By the way, did you hear a beautiful alto tenor voice say something about not attacking the owlbear by yourself?"
Loryn gives the big man a grin , seeing his sense of humor is intact.
Torrynashkebbeth comes over and plants a couple of kisses on him for healing. The gnome's eyes go wider and a broader grin breaks across his face. "My apologies Robert, you obviosuly knew what you were doing."
"Let's see if this was overly worth it, beyond removing this dangerous creature." Loryn starts to move about the upper cavern looking for treasure
Spells: Acid Ray 5/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 Sunday December 4th, 2022 10:07:36 PM
Manolo runs his way towards the others. Ooc not quite sure which direction. And wheere exactly to put Manolo. Ooc super tired today, sorry
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Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 Sunday December 4th, 2022 10:07:37 PM
Manolo runs his way towards the others. Ooc not quite sure which direction. And wheere exactly to put Manolo. Ooc super tired today, sorry
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Dm Clint -- To The Victor Goes the Spoils Monday December 5th, 2022 10:06:59 AM Torrynashkabbeth 4x Lay on Hands Robert +10 HP total Robert feeling the pain of the battle Loryn gives Robert a ribbing & searches Mole Checks in, suggest camping Ash looks around Mortimer catches up with the group up top Manolo catches up with the group Drack Lay on Hands himself +9 HP
DM Screen: Highlight to display spoiler: { Has Filth Fever: Manolo }
Everyone regroups and can see from the different kinds of wounds that there were two completely different battles going on here. But, the party is equipped enough that they were able to defeats the rats and the owlbears with nothing more that flesh wounds that are easily healed.
A few of the party begin looking around for potential threats, if this is a safe place to camp and any potential treasure.
In looking around the party finds no other threats, the two cave systems are clear and open besides the mess of a rats nest and the place where the owlbear was sleeping. Checking the entries, both are wide enough to get horses in, but wagons or carts would not be able to make it in safely.
Looking through the nesting areas the group finds that the rats nest is just a collection of waste from the owlbear’s prey, which does include the remains of a few travelers. Most of the belongings in there are destroyed from the owlbear or the rats nibbling on them except for a pack that looks untouched.
Opening the pack Highlight to display spoiler: { When you open this pack you realize that there is more items inside than what the exterior shows. This is a Bag of Holding. Within it you find some unique items. - There is a small satchel that is holding four potions (1 of each: Cure Light Wounds, Bull’s Strength, Invisibility, and Elixir of Hiding). - There are a pair of greenish boots that are partially made of living leaves and other natural materials. The detailed work has an elven style to them, these are Boots of Elvenkind. - There is a wand that is a braiding of thin vines with small berries on it. This is a Wand of Goodberry (23 charges). - The final item pulled from this bag is a quarterstaff with the head shaped like the head of a snake. When studied, you discover that it has some unique properties. It is a +1 quarterstaff. When carried by a cleric or druid following a god of the Wold, the eyes shed a soft light for 20 feet that is blue (LG/NG/CG wielder), green (LN,N,CN wielder) or red (LE/NE/CE wielder). }
[Total HP Loss || Drack -9 HP | Robert -22 HP | Mole -24 HP | Manolo -12 HP | Mortimer -4 HP]
What Does Your Character Do?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday December 5th, 2022 10:17:49 AM
Expecting find lurking rats more than anything else, Torryn carefully used the toe of her boot to flip open the pack. Her eyes grew large. She hadn't expected that. Torryn then squatted down onto her haunches to open the pack fully.
"Uh, guys, there's ...um....way more stiff in here than can fit." To illustrate her point she pulled out a long, snake headed quarterstaff.
"Oh, there are potions too. maybe one of them will do some healing." She added as she carefully began to extract the contents.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 26/35 - AC 17 Monday December 5th, 2022 10:20:17 AM
Drack kept a careful eye on things. Not wishing to be too distracted, he scanned the area for evil and then turned his scrutiny upon the bag and its contents - just for good measure.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday December 5th, 2022 10:22:25 AM
Again Torryn was somewhat embarrassed Drack was always so much more measured and sensible than she was. She consoled herself i the knowledge that she was the better dancer.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 16/40; CMD 16 Monday December 5th, 2022 2:50:15 PM
"Don't bother with the potions. I got a wand for that. It'll take a while, but with that and a day or so, we should all be back to normal." Mole says.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+9=10 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=22 ; Monday December 5th, 2022 4:19:19 PM
Loryn slides up to peek around Torrynashkebbeth, "Nice find." The gnome casts Detect Magic, as he knows several others are doing and goes over the 4 potions. "Nope, Bulls Strength, Invisibility and Elixer of Hiding"
When the staff is pulled out the gnome gets very excited and asks to see it. Taking it in his hands, Loryn closes his eyes and exhales slowly. A grin starts to spread across his face as a soft blue light begins to fill a 20' radius about him UMD 22 Emulate class feature
Still grinning he simply pays attention to what of the other things any of the others find out or investigate, especially the potion that eluded his earlier perusal.
Spells: Acid Ray 5/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/4
"Ooh, some nice boots." Cooed Torryn as she pulled a remarkable pair of boots from the bag. "Perhaps these would go with your eyes, Manny." She teased as she offered him the boots.
OOC: Torryn will take/wants nothing of the find. She got the bow last time so is likely still in debt. It's only fair that she gets last pick.
Robert (Brent H) (7/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Monday December 5th, 2022 10:08:35 PM
After Torry kisses him on both cheeks and he gets healed he remarks, "Wow, I need to kiss you more often." Afterward he follows everyone around as they look about. When they find the bag down below, "Interesting," when it turns out to be an extra-dimensional space, "That is amazing. I need to get me one of those."
Robert (Brent H) (15/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Monday December 5th, 2022 10:09:14 PM
[ooc]edit for header info
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Monday December 5th, 2022 10:52:55 PM
Ash looks through the pile, but nothing catches his eye. He instead looks for places to lie down not littered with waste or garbage.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:18/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand d20+1=5 ; Monday December 5th, 2022 11:05:06 PM "Looks like the beast ate a druid. Bet if we gut this bird, we'll find more."
Before he starts rooting around in the beast's craw , he'll cast a Detect Magic spell and concentrate on the owlbear's belly. Whatever he learns from the spell, he takes his hook and begins to cut the abdomen open.
(Perception: 5)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 Tuesday December 6th, 2022 3:40:17 AM
Manolo accepts the shoes if they fit him....
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday December 6th, 2022 11:39:26 AM
Magic! That's what she should be looking for. Torryn sighed. It seemed that all her memory was good for, was remembering dance steps.
OOC: She'll just confirm that stuff is magical.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday December 6th, 2022 4:49:26 PM
Loryn chuckles, "You're to hard on yourself Torrynashkebbeth and that sounds like a you task Mortimer."
Loryn does not have the need to go hunting through the creatures innards for treasure.
"When finished her, I think we do bring the mounts and wagon up. Even without the wagon fitting in the cave, it seems its a better spot then we are likely to find elsewhere. And with it being the lair of a fairly dangerous creature, the locals should automatically give a it a wide berth for the shrt term at least."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Tuesday December 6th, 2022 6:02:10 PM
Ash raised his eyebrows at the though of Mortimer gutting an owlbear in the middle of the cave. The smell wasn't even real, but his mind could make him smell the rancid smell as he began to gag a little.
Robert (Brent H) (15/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Tuesday December 6th, 2022 6:13:11 PM "I'll give you a hand there, Mortimer. If we weren't so far out I'd keep the head but I don't want to be lugging around a rotting head riding around the hills. The flies would love me and you guys would hate me." Rob says as he squats down, gingerly still, to help.
(Take 10 on survival +6)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 26/35 - AC 17 Tuesday December 6th, 2022 7:30:56 PM
Drack kept a wary eye on proceedings. He knew that it was all too easy to get distracted by "interesting" finds and the like. Let the others look into that, he would remain vigilant. He would ensure that no one was given an unwelcome surprise.
DM Steve -- Looks like the beast ate a druid. Tuesday December 6th, 2022 8:19:41 PM Torrynashkabbeth carefully opens the pack they found, finding more stuff than she thinks should fit. She verifies which items are magical. Robert appreciates the healing from Torryn. After a bit, he helps Mortimer. Loryn checks out the items that they found, showing particular interest in the staff. He thinks Torryn is too hard on herself, and declines to help Mortimer cut up the beast. Mole points out that he can help heal people. Ash looks for a place to lie down. Mortimer’s actions make him a bit queasy. Mortimer casts detect magic and cuts open the owlbear to see if it swallowed anything valuable. Manolo accepts the shoes, if they fit. Drack keeps watch and searches for evil.
The boots fit Manolo, adjusting themselves a bit after he puts them on.
Mortimer cuts the creature open, but does not find anything of value in it.
The items that detect as magic include the bag of holding, four potions, boots, wand, and staff.
The party gathers together. Aside from the pack they found in the rats nest, they find no treasure. The rats’ nest in the lower cave is full of filth, and the owlbear’s nest in the upper cave is clean – or had been before Mortimer decided the owlbear might've eaten something -- probably it pushed trash over the edge into the lower cave. The upper cave will make a fine place to rest, and the animals and wagon can be staked out near the upper entrance. Some of the horses get a bit twitchy about being brought too close, though.
As Loryn had pointed out, this should be a safe place to rest for the night.
As they sleep that night, Manolo needs to make a DC 12 saving throw. If he fails, Highlight to display spoiler: {Manolo spends a sweaty and restless night, and awakens feeling weakened and clumsy (suffering 1d3 dexterity and 1d3 constitution damage)}.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=6 ; d3=3 ; d3=1 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2022 9:30:04 PM
Manolo sweats during his sleep, he has problems sleeping asleep, drinking water, trying to sleep but he spends the whole night feeling as in fever of some kind..
He wakes up in the in morning complaining "I feel so weak", he bumps into Torryn by mistake in the morning.
d20=6 failed roll save. Dex damage= 3 Con damage= 1 ooc: will update stats next post
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 35/40; CMD 16 d20+10=20 ; 10d8+1=37 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=6 ; d3=2 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=9 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2022 1:14:40 AM
"Ya got a disease from the rats. I can help some with it. You'll be fine in a day or so." He says to Manolo.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:18/26. shield, expeditious, spectral hand Wednesday December 7th, 2022 8:34:11 AM
(ooc: RichP ... When it comes to healing, you're allowed to reroll 1's (house rule). I noticed you rolled several 1's.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:22:46 AM
Ash gathers up his belongings and stowes them in the wagon. He heads back into the cave to assist anyone that needs help, but as far as he is concerned, staying in a rats nest any longer was a no go.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 33/35 - AC 17 2d6=11 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=5 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:25:11 AM
Drack takes a look at the goods recovered from the Owlbear. "Nothing is really suited to me, except perhaps the potion of bull strength, and potion of invisibility, but the invisibility is probable a better fit in someone else's hands. The bag is cool, but it would also probably be better served in someone else's hands. If we ever find a large haul of treasure, it would be handy for transporting it."
As Mole begins using the curing wand, Drack interrupts him. "Before you use all the charges up Mole, why don't you let me use most of my lay on hands. We are about to camp, and Domi will replenish them in the morning for me."
Drack Will use 4 lay on hands, starting with Robert who is the most badly injured. Using all 4 on the man and healing him of 28 hit points.
"There Mole, you can save some of those charges. Robert is healed up and no need to use charges on him."
The sparkles of Torryn's Fey Shield faded and vanished
"Looks like we have plenty of time then to decide who wants what of this stuff. As long as it's put to good use, that's the main thing." She was perfectly happy with her bow. She just wished she'd think to use it as a first recourse, not last. They say that old habits die hard and that certainly seemed to be the case for her.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday December 7th, 2022 3:04:27 PM
Loryn helps set up camp in the upper cave and gets the animals and wagon all set. He hands the staff to Mole, It was too big for him to use effectively and melee was a thing he hoped to never be involved in. "Maybe sell the Staff, unless you really have a hankering Mole."
"Lets set the watch, get a fire and some food going and get ourselves homeward bound in the morning eh?"
Robert (Brent H) (15/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) d20+1=6 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2022 6:43:30 PM "Thanks to both of you. I'm feeling ready to do that again." Rob says stretching and flexing without discomfort.
Perception for watch Perception +1 = total 6 (hopefully my partner does better)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:26/26. Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:07:30 PM
His search into the owlbear was disappointing. He was certain he would have found something. He was amazed by all the internal space within the beast. As he dug through the blood and guts, he began to imagine the culinary delights one could create with an owlbear and a few other animals. He imagined stuffing a deer with chickens ... then stuffing the deer into the owlbear. You'd have an Owlbucken. The only obstacle left would be finding an oven big enough for the job.
Mortimer reclaims his spectral hand back into his lifeforce. Doing so, he gains back some of his vitality (+4 hp). The good night's rest should handle the rest.
"Robert, you should claim a trophy; you almost became it's dinner. Slice off the head, bleed it out, tie off the neck and you should be fine. Look good up on the wall, it would!"
DM Steve -- Lets set the watch, get a fire and some food going and get ourselves homeward bound in the morning. Wednesday December 7th, 2022 10:44:19 PM Robert thanks everyone for the healing. Mole uses his wand to heal people. In the morning, he helps Manolo. Drack stops Mole from healing Robert and uses his abilities first. He expresses some interest in the potion of bull’s strength. Loryn helps set up camp and tends to the animals. He suggests Mole should have the staff as it is too big for him, and that they should head home in the morning. Mortimer is disappointed that the owlbear hadn’t eaten any treasure, and wonders about stuffing it with food and cooking it. He thinks Robert should take a trophy for his role in the fight. Ash sleeps in the wagon rather than staying in a rat’s nest (or too near one). Torrynashkabbeth points out that they have time to decide who gets what items. Manolo wakes in the morning complaining about feeling weak.
OOC: Because I did not say what type of saving throw to make, Manolo just rolled a d20. I should have said a fortitude roll, which would have raised the result to an 8. That is still a miss, so we’ll have the Dex and Con damage take place. With Mole using his heal skill to help Manalo on following days, Manolo gains +4 on further saving throws against this disease. Please make four more saves; if two consecutive saves are successful, the disease has run its course. For each failure prior to two consecutive saves, Dex and Con damage take place again. If anyone has the ability to [i]remove disease, that will remove the disease without the need for more saves.[/i]
Also OOC: Mole rolled a lot of healing dice, with a number of 1’s rolled. As was pointed out, 1’s should be rerolled. As was also pointed out, some people have healing abilities that they will regain in the morning that can be used up first. Drack and Mole heal everyone up, and Mole expends only 15 charges to do so.
In the morning, the group starts back towards Windhorn. The day is uneventful, as are the next few. On the afternoon of the fifth day after the owlbear fight, Grog speaks up. He is familiar with the road, and says that they will reach Windhorn the next day. The best place to stay nearby is an old homestead. It will add a couple of hours to the trip, but the group will still reach Windhorn the next day. ”Should we head straight home, or try the homestead? It's defensible and has a well.”
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XTBGUllt8XNEcx4AeK6cYOTxZWLk3u2_AlpXzVxGVpw/edit (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday December 8th, 2022 3:05:12 AM "The homestead sounds good. It would be wise to calling and see if anything has changed or happened. I mean, just turning up when bad stuff happens is all well and good, but we don't want to just do that, not when we can bring reassurance - and maybe even a dance." She added the last more in hope than expectation.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=15 ; Thursday December 8th, 2022 7:53:40 AM
"I agree. Let's visit the homestead. Make sure everything is all right, and they haven't seen anything that we should be concerned about."
"Selling the staff sounds like a good idea unless it's something quite useful to somebody. That way everyone gets a little something. If Mole wants it and can use it, then so be it."
Perception check for watch(es)15
Spells: Bless Lay hands used: 1
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday December 8th, 2022 9:16:01 AM
Loryn agrees with the stopping at the homestead. "Touching base with outlying areas seems a good idea to me as well. We are tracking down information and getting a lay of our border situation right? Onward my friends."
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Thursday December 8th, 2022 9:19:15 AM
"Has a well what? Well laid out floor plan? Well defended walls? " Ash asks in seriousness, missing the fact Grog was just talking about a water well.
Robert (Brent H) (15/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Thursday December 8th, 2022 10:59:01 AM "How many live at this homestead?" Rob asks. "Do you know them well?"
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday December 8th, 2022 11:02:19 AM
"That'll be a well with water in it - hopefully." Torryn clarified. Some wells ran dry and then settlements were abandoned. If there was no water, then in all likelihood the homestead would be vacant. Her own home was outlying too; so she had a good idea of what to expect.
OOC: adding a second post to fix the darn header - again.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:26/26. Thursday December 8th, 2022 11:19:07 PM
“Yeah, the homestead sounds good. Been needin’ a good water well.”
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 35/40; CMD 16 Thursday December 8th, 2022 11:55:46 PM
Mole defers to the group for their next destination.
DM Steve -- How many live at this homestead? Friday December 9th, 2022 12:32:41 AM Mortimer thinks the homestead sounds good. Loryn also agrees with the homestead. Robert asks about the people living at the homestead. Torrynashkabbeth thinks the homestead sounds good. She hopes to dance for folks. And find water. Mole defers to the group. Drack agrees with visiting the homestead. Ash misunderstands what Grog said about a well. Manolo is quiet.
Grog clarifies, ”Did I not mention the homestead’s been abandoned for a long while? That’s foolish of me. I think it was seeing too many trolls chased the family off. It was just a little far out to call on town for help, and the trolls had learned to avoid patrols. And they stopped sending regular patrols this far out sometime after folks left. But the well did have water the last time I was through. And when I said defensible, I mean stone walls and stone fences. And I think it’s going to be a clear night, so the lack of a roof shouldn’t be bad.”
As the characters approach ruined the old building through its grassy surroundings, Grog halts the group. There are signs of recent activity – mostly that as they get to the edge of it, they can see the grass has been trampled and torn in a large area. ”I don’t remember a statue,” says Grog, pointing out a figure about fifty feet away holding something up to the sky. About a hundred feet past the statue is a large, ruined outbuilding.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday December 9th, 2022 9:41:19 AM
"Well, it's not cows....or rabbits. they tend not to build many statues.! Torryn observed, not very helpfully. In truth, her mind was on other matters. She needed to be prepared this time. It always seemed that everyone else was so much more organised: testing for evil and magic and readying just the right spell or weapon. She typically just had a rush of blood to the head and charged in. Well, not this time.
Torryn retrieved her bow and nocked an arrow, before deciding that it would only be right and proper to consult Spot.
"What do you think Spot? I can see better from up here - because I'm really not that tall, but then, I don't want to draw trouble your way. How about - I slide off as soon as trouble rears its ugly head? that plan work for you?" She gently stroked Spot's ears in affirmation of their 'agreed' plan.
Once they got closer she'd do the Detecting Evil thing, even though Drack would likely insist on doing it first. The detecting magic thing could wait until a bit later. The main thing was not to forget. easier said than done, she considered.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday December 9th, 2022 9:43:38 AM OOC: AC corrected - is actually 16 currently.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 d20+3=5 ; Friday December 9th, 2022 10:09:26 AM
Ash doesn't do well with sensing an ambush, so instead he makes sure his spell coponents for any offensive spells are a quick grab away.
Perception 5
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26. d20+1=13 ; Friday December 9th, 2022 10:56:32 AM "Maybe it's not a statue. There could be another basilisk in the area!"
He looks hard at the statue, from his vantage point, and tries to determine what the sculpture looks like.
(Perception: 13)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=19 ; Friday December 9th, 2022 11:39:31 AM
"Well, there's one way to see what's going on. Robert, let's go take a look. the rest of you cover us with bow and spell. Manolo, if we start having trouble, get in on the back side of something, and hit where it hurts."
Drack will then dismount and move in on foot, expecting Robert to join him. (Perception 19 as he moves forward towards the statue.)
Torryn had completely forgotten to study the statue! Why was there always so much to remember? At least she'd remembered the bow this time and even had an arrow readied. from her improved vantage point sat on Spot she looked around seeking any signs of an ambush whilst also having a swift perusal of the statue itself.
Perception: 14.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday December 9th, 2022 3:30:29 PM
Loryn tilted his head to Grog as the old adventurer observed the lack of a statue last time he was through the area. He hadn't known of Grog ever leaving Windhorn, "So how long ago was that Grog? 25 years? More?"
The others were moving in, well Manolo, Drack and Robert were. Looked like the arcane crew and Torrynashkebbeth were going ot play ranged support. Which was great and all, except for the part where about 40' was the end of the gnome's range
He'd now spent a good amount of time with the new lizard mount and decided he could dismount and not immediately worry it would run off. Loryn was a provider of food and all. It had kept his uncle around aunt Berry for nearly 100 years. Loryn hoped down and trailed the fighters by 20' on the way to get a closer look
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Friday December 9th, 2022 9:07:48 PM
Ash leaves his moment of contemplation, and follows the others.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 35/40; CMD 16 d20+11=28 ; Saturday December 10th, 2022 10:07:29 PM
"Why are we going in?" He says. "Wouldn't it be better to observe and see what comes out. At least we would have an idea of what we'd be dealing with."
Perception DC28
DM Steve -- Why are we going in? Sunday December 11th, 2022 11:33:25 AM Torrynashkabbeth makes some observations and readies her bow. She can see further from on the horse. Mortimer suggests that this could have been another basilisk. Ash makes sure he’s ready for an attack. Then he follows the others. Loryn asks how long it has been since Grog was here, thinking that the old ogre never left Windhorn. He gets off the lizard, expecting to trail the fighters as they approach. Drack suggests that he and Robert go take a look. He dismounts, to head in on foot. Mole asks if it wouldn’t be better and wait to see what comes out than to go in. Robert and Manolo let the others plan.
Here is a map. Players may place their characters after a round of movement into the homestead, starting the two x’s along the bottom edge.
Grog stays behind with the wagon and any horses the party wants to leave. He also observes, ”When I was adventuring, we had a nimble scout who was trained at scoping out places. He usually took the lead in places like this.”
As the characters approach, they see that the difference between the light and heavy grass is mostly that the grass has been trampled and torn in the large, central area.
Heeding Grog's words, Torryn gracefully slid from the saddle.
"Spot, you be good and look after Groggy, there's a good horse." She told her steed quietly, before making of at a tangent. Torryn doubled over and scurried north east, through the longer grass, bow in hand. She wanted a good view and the flexibility to move in whatever direction was most needful. Once in her desired position, she remained still, kneeling into the grass, hoping for at least some concealment as she studied the area.
[i[Stealth: 27 Perception: 25[/i]
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Sunday December 11th, 2022 4:50:14 PM
(Monday post)
Hearing the wisdom in Mole’s advice, Drack pulls up on his advance and positions himself 10’ in front of the others, facing the homestead. (I don’t see the pc’s on the map, so I’m not quite sure where everyone is currently.)
“Fair enough Mole. We will let Manolo go do some sneaking and investigating. We will will cover him from here with bows.”
“Robert, looks like we have been called off. Let’s try and stick together for this fight. If there is one.”
Drack sheathes his sword, and pulls his bow, ready to cover Manolo should he be discovered.
Spells: bless Lay hands used: 1
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Sunday December 11th, 2022 7:21:22 PM
OOC: If you open the map you can place yourself wherever you wish to stand (within movement range). Hence I have placed T for Torryn
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Sunday December 11th, 2022 8:28:16 PM
OOC: I am computer illiterate, and just happy if I can look at the map, let alone figure out how to “open” it and place myself.
OOc and action post for clarification, apologies for not posting. OOC is the total addition to the roll is +4 or + 6? Manolo fortitude save is +2
First roll natural 1 ? Second roll 20 Third roll 7 Fourth roll 11 If needed Fifth roll 9
Damage output Day 1 dex 3, Con 3 Day 2 dex 2 Con 2 Day 3 dex 3, Con 3 Day 4 dex 1, Con 2
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Monday December 12th, 2022 9:11:00 AM
Ash moves up, but stays behind Torryn as to not give up her position as he clumbsily moves up.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 35/40; CMD 16 d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=30 ; Monday December 12th, 2022 6:04:26 PM
Manolo continues to battle the disease. As he fails to overcome the disease with Mole's help, he will use lesser restoration to stave off the effects of the disease.
Heal checks - 13, 13, 30
day 2 - healed 3 con day 3 healed 1 con day 4 healed 3 con
"Hold up. Manolo isn't in any shape to go into that place. We need to wait for his sickness to pass."
Robert (Brent H) (15/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Monday December 12th, 2022 8:46:34 PM
Rob begins to follow Drack and then halts as the plan changes. He pulls out his sling and drops a bullet in to provide some cover fire should it be needed. "Why don't we just call for the new occupants to show themselves?"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. hp:26/26. d20+1=4 ; Monday December 12th, 2022 9:03:44 PM
(ooc: Mortimer is MM on the map.)
Again (like the previous round)... Mortimer tries to determine what the statue is supposed to look like. All his observation skills have yet to determine what it is. Why is the shape so elusive to his eyes?
In a low tone, Mortimer asks no one in particular, "What the bloody hells is that statue supposed to be? A humanoid, an octopus, a simple standing stone or a dead tree? The sculptor mustn't be any good if I can't tell what the bloody thing is at this distance. I'm not blind, am I?" He is willing to accept any answer he can get.
(Perception: 4)
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday December 12th, 2022 9:06:44 PM
Loryn turns as Manolo explodees into a fit of coughing. The gnome wasn't sure the young human would make it at all, let alone in a time allowable for him to be the scout here. He calls to Mole,
"Get him back to the wagon with Grog then. Camping out here on the front step is not a good idea. We are going up to say hello and see what's about. Or rather and hopefully what was here. "
Loryn moves up towards the statue to get a better look at it.
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 4/4
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday December 13th, 2022 3:54:46 AM
Loryn does not move faster than Torryn. Done will keep pace, advancing as necessary, whilst still retaining some cover from the long grass.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Tuesday December 13th, 2022 7:17:21 AM
Rob moves forward to stand with Drack with the need for providing covering fire gone. He tucks the sling back in his belt, draws his sword and calls out, "Hello! Is anybody in there?"
DM Steve -- What the bloody hells is that statue supposed to be? Tuesday December 13th, 2022 8:09:41 AM Mole is concerned that Manolo still isn’t fully healed from his disease. Manolo is feeling better than he did a couple of days ago, but still not his best. Loryn suggests Mole get Manolo back to the wagon with Grog. He moves to get a better look at the statue. Robert readies his sling and asks why they don’t announce their presence by calling for anyone to come out. Mortimer tries to make out details about what the statue is. Torrynashkabbeth skips from her saddle to scout the area. She moves alertly and stealthily, bow in hand. Ash moves closer to the statue. Drack pulls up at Mole’s advice, and suggests Manolo could investigate. He readies his bow.
OOC – Manolo failed another saving throw with the natural 1, but the 7 + 6 (> 12) is enough that he has made two consecutive saves as of the third roll. That means he has shaken off his sickness and had one day of natural healing before the group reached the homestead. While sick he suffered 6 Dex damage and 4 Con damage. His one night of rest (8 hours sleep) restored 1 point of each. Mole’s spells as they travel are able to restore 3 points of Dex (or 1 of Con, the first day), followed by 1 point of either and 3 points of either. If the group wants to explore now, Manolo will be down either a point of Con or two of Dex. If the group wants to move camp now, they can rest in town the following night and ignore the homestead or return later.
As folks get closer to it, they find that the statue itself appears a bit disturbing, being a demonic figure holding a struggling child to the sky.
Those close to the statue can also see that the different between areas of heavy grass and light grass is simply how thoroughly the grass has been trampled, and in some places are so trampled that the effect has been to leave clear paths with nothing but packed earth. One blends gradually into the other.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=11 ; d20=8 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2022 9:15:39 AM
Torryn moved on ahead. Shouting out did not seem like a good idea to her, but then she wasn't wearing any armour. Still, hopefully Robert would attract the attention and not her. Rather than study the disturbing statue, Torryn took her role as scout very seriously. She scanned the area around them, being particularly watchful of anything seeking to use the surrounding walls as cover. She did not however, stand tall in order to do so. Hopefully her presence would be overlooked as Robert called all attention in his direction.
Perception: 18 Stealth:18
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday December 13th, 2022 11:43:18 AM
(ooc: when does the holiday break start?)
"Loryn is right. Manolo should stay here for now."
Drack starts moving again as soon as Loryn hops off the wagon and starts heading in. He will try and stay 10" away from Loryn, between him and the structure. As they begin to move closer, Drack will Stow his bow and pull his sword.
"I'm not a fan of that statue folks. What exactly happened here? Your lead Loryn. Call it out. You point, and I'll swing."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 d20+12=13 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+11=12 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2022 5:21:30 PM
As Ash moves closer he studies the statue to see if anything jogs his memory.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 Tuesday December 13th, 2022 8:17:33 PM
"I can still help you folks, I will try to stay out of harm's way", He says, trying to convince everybody to let him tag along. OOC: So manolo he -2 dex but hp is fully restored?
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. hp:26/26. Shield d20+5=10 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2022 9:27:58 PM
Mortimer takes in the image of the sculpture and the offering of a child. He begins to wonder about Grog and why he knows this place and why he lead them all here. Mortimer has always been high suspect of people; never fully trusting their true intentions. He wonders if they were the offering.
He tries to remember anything about a religion or cult that consorted with such creatures. (Knowledge [Religion]: 10)
Mortimer immediately casts his Shield spell. The shadows envelop around him to add their protection.
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Tuesday December 13th, 2022 10:10:27 PM
[ooc]Egads, my message was not seen. No worries.[/ooc]
Rob strides along with Drack, sword ready.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 35/40; CMD 16 d20+10=24 ; d20+13=25 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2022 10:26:16 PM
Mole sighs at the group's insistence on investigating without any sort of observation.
He checks the area for tracks.
Perception DC24; Survival DC25
DM Steve -- Hello! Is anybody in there? Tuesday December 13th, 2022 11:04:08 PM
TUE Dec 13 – Ash studies the statue. Torrynashkabbeth moved ahead, not wanting to shout. She ignored the statue, taking her role as scout seriously. Robert strides with Drack, calling out to anyone in the structure. Mole sighs and looks for tracks. Highlight to display spoiler: {OOC: Where on the map should Mole be?.} Drack agrees that Manolo should hang back for now. He readies his sword and tries to stay between Loryn and the structure. Manolo insists that he can still help. Highlight to display spoiler: {We will assume that curing spells were used while the group travelled to restore HP.} Mortimer begins to wonder about Grog’s motives for coming here. He casts shield. Loryn is lost in thought.
Ash does not recognize the figure in the statue or a motif that it seems to fit. Neither does Mortimer. Mole is able to tell that there are no recent tracks in their immediate area – nothing for several days, anyway.
Careful exploration of the area finds no on there at the moment. Whether it is safe to stay is a different matter, as someone has clearly been in the area. Further, although the group has not gone into the roofless out-building yet, they can see that the dirt paths go from it to a small graveyard. The graveyard appears to have two recent graves in it. Although the dirt has settled some, perhaps from rain, there is no grass growing on them yet.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday December 14th, 2022 5:10:11 AM
Torryn moved NW. She found a vantage point that accorded good views in all directions. Whilst it offered less cover, such was available nearby should she need it. She listened attentively as well as looked. Until such time as she had reason to suspect she was being watched or that here were lurkers in the vicinity she would hold off invoking her protections. She grinned impishly as she remembered her necklace. She still had a fireball to call upon in extremis.
OOC: Torryn still has a healing potion, but it will expire imminently. Should Manolo wish to use it, he is more than welcome. Torryn will drop it in her wake for him to collect. - it will be useless when next we come to post in any event. (**CL3 cure light wounds potion in a walrus tusk container. Magical. 1 Use Only. Expires December 2022.) I will remove it from her sheet when updating her.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday December 14th, 2022 6:27:28 AM
Drack keeps his location between Loryn and the building, waiting to see how Loryn wants to proceed.
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday December 14th, 2022 11:47:25 AM
Loryn tugs on an ear as he takes in the statue, "My first guess is some demon worship or some cult along those lines. Definitely something we don't want going on this close to Windhorn. Lot of activity for a while and maybe off somewhere else at the moment. I say we get as much info as we can without making it obvious the place has been snooped. So let's take some steps back here."
"Mole, you have that Leave no Trace spell you used a few days back prepared. If so, cover everyone you can and only those people move back in to investigate."
Loryn's thought is Pass without a Trace and then investigate the house, followed by the path to the graveyard
Robert (Brent H) (39/39 HP | AC: 21; Touch: 12; FF: 17, CMD: 20) Wednesday December 14th, 2022 7:44:11 PM "I guess that'll work. I'd lay up here and wait for them. Talk about what they've been up to." Rob suggests but backs off as instructed.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 35/40; CMD 16 Wednesday December 14th, 2022 10:02:09 PM
"I'll put it on everyone. It'll prevent tracking by scent and tracks."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Wednesday December 14th, 2022 10:38:52 PM
Ash was stumped and it showed. He looks around the others before throwing his hands up in the air.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- "Let's take some steps back here." Wednesday December 14th, 2022 11:08:25 PM Mole ponders. He agrees with Loryn’s suggestion. Robert makes some suggestions, but backs off as Loryn suggests. Ash was stumped. Drack sees how Loryn wants to proceed. Torrynashkabbeth moves to get a better look, and remembers that she has a fireball if she needs it. Loryn guesses this must be some sort of cult. He asks Mole about obscuring signs that they were there. He doesn’t want to get to close to things if it’s going to be obvious they were here. Mortimer and Manolo are quiet.
The group backs off after circling the area at a distance (knowing as much as shown on the map now linked in the header above). Grog’s points out that they can move away for the night knowing that they can come back in the morning better prepared for exploration – or even head to town and return later if that seems best. One advantage of this is that Manolo will get at least another night of rest. On the other hand, if people already have the correct spells, maybe a little prep at this distance is all that is needed.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday December 15th, 2022 6:59:54 AM
Torryn retrieved the potion and handed it to Manolo.
"Here, try this. I won't hurt and might even make you feel better."
She was ready to press on, not really understanding the need to delay. Still, she had to accept that charging into things was definitely one of her strongest suits and something that needed to be addressed; so she deferred to wiser heads - which seemingly, was everyone else.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Thursday December 15th, 2022 8:26:28 AM
"We're here already, and if we need a night of prep... whoever built this also gets a night of prep. I say we push on, and figure this one out. Look at Grog... he's relaxing while showing us all this. He's not putting us in position where we will won't be able to get through."
AC 13 HP 26/26 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday December 15th, 2022 12:08:58 PM
Loryn moves to proceed with the scouting layout plan Mole casts Pass Without a Trace on the party and the group moves up to check out the house and then down the path to the graveyard.
"Manolo looks like he could pull the ears off a Gundark, I see no reason to give any possible dwellers here more time."
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 4/4
OOC: Woldian Yuletide is upon us friends. Enjoy time with friends and family. We can post to say howdy, but no story movement. I will likely not be on the board until Jan. Loryn is hanging in the Ghost though. Hope to see you guys there!"
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