DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Beddin' down in the shadow of a demon offering up a baby in sacrifice would fill me with the warm fuzzies. Thursday January 5th, 2023 11:04:56 PM Torrynashkabbeth offers to take a sneaky look. She thinks the place is empty at the moment. Drack follows along, knowing he makes far too much noise. He warns the scouts not to get too far ahead. Manolo takes the potion Torryn offeeed. He offers to scout with her. Mortimer wants to check the place out, especially the crates and graveyard. He casts false life. Mole abides by the group's decision. Loryn sums up the plan, "Mole, the spell if you please and Manolo and Torrynashkebbeth give the cabin a quick scout and then we can poke about the graveyard." Ash is quiet.
Mole casts pass without trace on the rest of the group.
The group goes through the grass to the well-trampled paths and heads past the graveyard with two recent graves towards the out-building. Torryn and Manolo lead the way, followed by the others at a distance. At the edge of the trampled area, near the old shelter, are a couple of crates. These hold vestments, blankets, two dozen candles, chains (four, 10 ft long), flint and steel, locks, manacles, a dozen flasks of oil, an iron pot, several small spades, and torches. The symbol on the vestments is like this, and unfamiliar.
As they near the building, Torryn and Manolo see there is an altar inside, upon which sit a shallow bowl, a pair of goblets, and a vase-like pitcher. All appear to be bronze, but in the shadows of the building the pitcher glows a faint purple.
I have assumed character location on the map, but you may adjust these without yet entering the building or graveyard, or going outside of the stone walls.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Friday January 6th, 2023 4:44:56 AM
Drack does as requested, having nothing more to say on the matter.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=18 ; Friday January 6th, 2023 2:50:02 PM
Torryn crept closer and peered around, trying to ascertain what she could of the building's interior without entering. Looking was all well and good, but Torryn was also listening and smelling. Smells could give valuable clues. Currently, they had little to work with; so whatever clues she could unearth would be useful
OOC: Perception: 25
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 d20+4=11 ; Friday January 6th, 2023 2:51:04 PM
Ash keeps his position, and switches from scanning the building to scanning the surrounding area. "This just feels set up." He says to no one.
Perception 11
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday January 6th, 2023 4:37:33 PM
Loryn hangs back and scrunches up his nose upon hearing about what is about, "Not sure what you mean by a set up Ash, but it feels like the secret place you wisk unfortunates away to for obscene rituals and such to me."
"Het Drack! Did you already give the place an evil scan?"
"It certainly feels like no one is home currently."
Giving Drack let's go in gesture, Loryn moves forward, "Be careful of all things glowing people
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Friday January 6th, 2023 5:03:02 PM
Drack does as requested, and gives the entire area an immediate detect evil scan thanks to his Paladin powers. He moves forward with Loryn, almost hoping that there is evil to destroy.
“This place needs cleansing Loryn. If nothing is here, we need to tear down and and destroy everything that they have done.”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20+8=19 ; Friday January 6th, 2023 7:19:53 PM
Manolo looks around and says in a dumbfounded tune, "Is this some kind of altar?"
Perception 19
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:44/34. d20+5=17 ; d20+2=14 ; Friday January 6th, 2023 9:57:22 PM
Mortimer has some experience with the occult. Having hung out in many graveyards over the years, as both a robber and a digger, he's stalked individuals, of the cult variety, steal off with many a cryptic item. From the shadows, he witnessed all sorts of rituals and peculiar practices. So much so, Mortimer believed his curiosity would be the undeath of him.
These vestments and the symbols upon them, he wonders if he's seen them before. (Knowledge [Religion]: 17.) The characters almost look like High Woldian, a language he is oddly fluent in (Linguistics: 14).
He then decides to cast Detect Magic to see if he can detect any auras around and within the crates.
(Mortimer casts Detect Magic. Range: 60'. Duration: Concentration, up to 5 minutes.)
Mortimer does notice that he no longer is getting any Arcane resistance from his armor. He guesses he's finally getting the hang of casting spells while wearing armor.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+12=22 ; Friday January 6th, 2023 10:29:54 PM
Mole keeps an eye out for trouble. He moves up behind Drack.
Perception DC22
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- It certainly feels like no one is home currently. Saturday January 7th, 2023 1:40:32 PM
Drack does as requested, having nothing more to say on the matter. When requested, he scans the place for evil. Torryn creeps closer and peers around, trying to see what else is in the building’s interior. Ash keeps his position. It feels set up to him. Loryn isn’t sure what Ash means. It feels serious to him. He warns the others to beware of things glowing and signals to proceed inside. Manolo asks if what they are looking at is an altar. Mortimer tries to identify the symbols on the vestments, or determine if they are Old Woldian. He casts detect magic on the crates. Mole keeps an eye out for trouble. Ash is quiet.
Drack sees no evil from his current location, which covers everything that was in the crates. He is not positioned to see the altar at the moment.
The stuff in the crate really look like vestments, and the table in the building is set in a manner similar to many ceremonies, so we might as well call it an altar. However, the “circle under a picket fence” is not a symbol in common use by any major Woldian religion. As for being Old Woldian, Mortimer thinks that depending on how it is supposed to be oriented, it could combine path, force, and object somehow – “the path we travel to _____” or, more likely, “the struggle we take to _____”. If so, it’s a bit stylized and now how he would have written things. Without context, he cannot put a meaning to it.
Torryn is able to see most of the interior of the place – excluding a bit behind the altar and in the corners of the building nearest the entrance. Aside from weeds, the altar, and the objects on the altar, she doesn’t see anything. Wait a second – there is something different about the area right around the altar compared to the paths trampled in the grass, but she can’t make out what.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Saturday January 7th, 2023 4:01:09 PM
Intrigued, Torryn opened up her Fey senses.
Detect Magic and Detect Evil
She also crept a little closer to see what lay to either side of the door, without actually entering.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:44/34. Sunday January 8th, 2023 8:58:38 PM
Upon scrutinizing the items in the crates, Mortimer discovers the symbols on the vestments.
"Ahh ... this says, 'the path we travel,' No, 'the struggle we take to,' to where, not sure. This is poorly rendered High Woldian. Apparently proper scribing of these runes have been lost to time."
After a short pause, he continues, but in an unfamiliar tone from the gravedigger. "From time immemorial, people have longed for transformation by making appeals to beings of power or forces of nature. With the passing of time, their acts became more desperate. They forget that in the beginning their gods walked the Living Wold just the same as themselves." He gives his head a shake and states, "Yeah, people can be so bloody daft."
He sees that Torryn has the ruins of the building covered, he decides to take a look of the graveyard instead.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Monday January 9th, 2023 9:38:27 AM
Drack will take a move and a move to U24, using his Paladin ability to detect evil in the grave yard. If nothing draws his interest, He plans on Quickly turning his attention to the structure that Torry is investigating.
"I can almost smell the evil here. This place must be destroyed."
Spells: Bless, Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+12=30 ; Monday January 9th, 2023 10:26:48 AM
Mole sees Mortimer move off towards the graveyard. He decides to follow him.
Perception DC30
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 d20+12=13 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+11=20 ; Monday January 9th, 2023 11:10:05 AM
Ash watches the others investigate. He keeps milling about, trying to see if anything makes sense to him.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday January 9th, 2023 2:44:34 PM
Loryn moves to get a better look to the interior of the place as well. He also decides now is as fine a time as any to bring some magical light to the investigation. Dancing Lights He conjures the orbs right inside the building by the altar.
"I'm catching that vibe too Drack, but high woldian? Could it just be some ancient druids or some such. Get yourself to get a good look at that altar, that's our money maker here."
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20+8=23 ; Monday January 9th, 2023 8:01:21 PM
Manolo goes towards the graveyard. "I am going to the graveyard", he says as he walks.
Perception 23
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- I can almost smell the evil here. Monday January 9th, 2023 11:08:55 PM
Manolo goes towards the graveyard. Torrynashkabbeth detects magic and evil. She creeps to the very edge of the entry to see as much as possible. Mortimer explains the symbols as best he can. Then he decides to check out the graveyard. (OOC: I did not see Mortimer on the map and placed him at U-23.) Ash watches the others investigate, trying to make sense of what they see. Loryn moves to look in the structure, and casts dancing lights to make the altar more visible. He suggests this might be ancient druids or some such. Drack moves to check out the graveyard as well, after which he plans to help check the structure. Mole follows Mortimer, taking a careful look. (OOC: Moved Mole to V-24.).
Loryn and Torryn investigate the building with the altar. Torryn says that the items on the altar are both evil and magic. Drack is able to confirm the evil. Loryn lights the place, but nothing else is revealed.
Mortimer, Manolo, Drack, and Mole check out the graveyard without entering. The graveyard is still. The stone walls around the place, except the taller walls of the building, are about five feet tall and five feet wide. They are made of blocks of stone, and are falling down in places. Movement over the wall would take double to climb up, and double to climb down again (that is, 10’ equivalent to climb onto a wall, 20’ equivalent to more from one side of the wall to another). Mole believes the walls could also be used for partial cover (giving characters beside them +2 to AC and +1 on reflex saving throws).
To the best of Ash’s knowledge, what they have found does not correspond to any specific arcane or religious use – at least not any widespread one. Nor does he know of another plane these things might relate to.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=7 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2023 7:17:19 AM
Wisely or not (probably not in Torryn's case) she decided to enter. Not just that, but to go straight up to the altar and determine exactly what it was that was so evil and magical. leaving such things in place felt wrong and certainly NOT something any Sacred dancer worthy of the name should do. So, maintaining her Fey sight (Detect Evil & Detect Magic) she approached, but was suspicious of traps. Despite the well trodden ground, she considered that laying a trap was something evil people would do.
Perception: 15
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday January 10th, 2023 12:05:25 PM
Seeing nothing they need to deal with immediately in the graveyard, Drack moves to W21 to back Torry up, and investigate the altar. Also using his Paladin detect evil ability, he will confirm what Torry has said.
Spells: Bless, Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday January 10th, 2023 4:02:02 PM
Loryn keeps a bit of distance from the altar, Drack and Torry got it covered and up close was not his thing so much. "Evil and evil again huh? Drack, do you think you could channel enough of Domi to do something here. Also I thinking we confiscate the items at least, destroy if we can. I don't want to take the whole place down, but if we can remove the taint of evil , we should"
Looking over towards the graveyard, "Stay sharp ,we have confirmed evil things over here! watch for ghouls and other not so fun nasties!"
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+4=5 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2023 6:49:00 PM
Drack will attempt to use knowledge of religion to determine in if channeling positive energy will do anything to an evil magic item. ( natural 1, giving him a 5, guess he has no clue.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+12=26 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2023 7:55:41 PM
Mole will maintain his position. He keeps any eye towards the graveyard and Torryn.
Perception DC26
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:44/34. d20+2=7 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2023 8:00:08 PM
(occ: I had moved Mortimer's marker on the map last round. No idea how it disappeared. You moved him close enough.)
Mortimer moves further into the graveyard. He takes in the sights and smells (Perception: 7) but he seems distracted by the two "dark, brown rectangular areas".
(ooc: What are these two brown rectangular areas; dirt mounds, open graves, etc? The map does not say.)
The sorcerer's Detect Magic is still active and he scans the area for the presence of magical auras. If there are any fresh graves, he considers getting out his shovel. Any victims of unholy sacrifice deserve, at least, a decent burial; removed from this desecrated ground.
Since becoming a gravedigger, he's developed a sympathy for the patrons under his keep. A sense of pity, especially for those claimed too early... along with feeling of relief that it hadn't happened to him (i feel for you, but it sucks to be you!). Mortimer, however, is still mostly oblivious to concepts of empathy. That part of his heart still remains mostly cold. Though it's been known to thump now and then.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20+8=11 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2023 8:55:48 PM
Manolo stays put for the time being looking around. His front and back, "Lets not try to lose each other", he says loudly.
Perception 11
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Tuesday January 10th, 2023 10:34:53 PM
Ash stays with the group, making sure to only step where others have already.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Stay sharp ,we have confirmed evil things over here! d20+20=35 ; 2d4+6=13 ; d2=2 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2023 10:50:32 PM
Drack moves to back up Torryn. He ponders whether channeling positive energy will destroy an evil item. Loryn keeps his distance from the altar, thinking Drack and Torryn have it handled. He says the group needs to do what they can to remove the taint of evil. Manolo stays put and warns they shouldn’t separate. Mole tries to keep his eye on both Torryn and the graveyard. Torrynashkabbeth enters the structure and walks up to the altar. She was suspicious of traps. Ash moves only over areas the others have traveled. Mortimer moves further into the graveyard, towards the area where 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.)
It was fast.
Torryn finds a trap – by setting it off. Mole sees the plate move as Torryn steps on it, but has no time for a warning.. A blade scythes out of the altar and gashes her (for 13 points of damage) as it passes. Then it disappears as quickly with a snick. She doesn’t have a chance to examine the items more closely.
Mole sees this happen, and Drack sees that Torryn is injured.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d6=2 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2023 3:03:51 AM
"Ow!" Exclaimed Torryn. In truth it was her pride more than her body that was hurt. It wasn't so much that she'd somehow failed to spot the trap, more that her dancer's reflexes hadn't enabled her to avoid the blade. She stepped back and knelt down to examine the damage, not just to her leg, but her favourite boots! Still, both could be fixed readily enough. She had magic enough for both tasks, albeit Drack was by far the better healer.
Noting the spot from where the blade had arisen, she gave warning to Drack who was close in attendance.
"Ugh! You probably want to avoid that spot. And what sort of madman puts a trap in a crowded area? I mean,it sure looks like this whole area was trampled, doesn't it?"
Torryn then called upon her Sacred Dancer skills to yeah the wound. Twice! It appeared her 'sacredness' was being a bit off today. At least her Fey aspect was as unchanging as ever. The Mending invocation readily repaired her boot.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday January 11th, 2023 12:36:32 PM
Drack watches Torryn get hit by the scythe, and winces for her. He calls over his shoulder "Manolo. We got a trap in here. it probably just reset."
Drack then turns his attention to Torry. "Torry, back out the same way you went in. That trap may have reset, and there could be more. Let's let Manolo give the whole place a once over. When you get back here, I'll heal you. No sense in me setting off something else."
Spells: Bless, Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday January 11th, 2023 5:10:41 PM
Loryn winces at the yelp from Torrynashkabbeth, but is relieved to see the wound is not life threatening and that her and Drack can handle that. "Certainly need you eyes and cleverness on that Trap Manolo."
The Dancing Lights stay where Manolo can make the best use of the light.
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Lorryn is ready for second review
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=5 ; d20=1 ; d20=10 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2023 7:11:00 PM
Manolo runs fast towards Torryn, shouting," Are you ok?" He scans the room while trying to regulate his heartbeat after running.
Perception (trap finding), 6, 2, OOC : used 1 hero point to reroll and ignore the last roll.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/23 Wednesday January 11th, 2023 9:11:41 PM
Ash moves up getting a magic missle spell ready on his lips while scanning the room.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:44/34. d20+2=8 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2023 9:46:18 PM 'SHHIINGK' is the sound he didn't want to hear.
Mortimer turns his head to the crumbling structure that houses the altar. The graveyard was looking very interesting, but the needs of the living come before that of the dead.
He moves back to the entrance and peers in at Torryn. "You alright, Torryn?" He winces a bit in sympathy to her pain, but is glad it wasn't him. It would have been smart to send in his phantom servant, but he hasn't been able to call him as of late. It could have set off those traps. He wonders why that ability was no longer available to him.
Where is Manolo, he thinks ... "Oh, there you are! See if you can pinch that trap ... sell for a premium, they do. We can use the coin."
All these distractions continue to divert his attention. (Perception: 8)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- That trap may have reset, and there could be more. Wednesday January 11th, 2023 10:45:00 PM
Manolo runs over and scans the room. However, he is too busy catching his breath to notice much. (Based on the statement he ran over, I placed him at W-19 on the map.) Drack calls for Manolo to help. He suggests Torryn back out to where he it. Ash moves up and readies a magic missile. (Based on the statement he moved up, I placed him at X-23 on the map.) Torrynashkabbeth examines the damage and decides she can heal it. She warns the others about the trap. (Based on “she stepped back,” I also moved Torryn 5’ away from the altar.) Mole is quiet. Loryn positions his dancing lights to help Manolo see. Mortimer moves back to the structure. He suggests that the trap might be worth something if Manolo can pinch it.
Torryn heals 5 of the 13 damage she suffered, but is still injured. Further, as Drack pointed out, the trap might still be active.
Despite trying to be particularly diligent. Manolo does not see the trap. However, after Mole describes what he saw, and with the light, people can make another attempt to find it with a +6 bonus. Torryn can tell them that it didn’t go off until she was right next to the altar.
If you want your character moved, please say where.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:19/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=9 ; Thursday January 12th, 2023 3:28:18 AM
"Ugh, thanks guys. Sorry, I feel so clumsy. That thing really shouldn't have caught me." Torryn apologised to the others. ẞhe looked down at her leg in embarrassment and then at Drack. It did still hurt, but did she really deserve to receive further healing? Once again her impulsive nature had got her into trouble. Perhaps some discomfort would infuse her with a little caution. She huffed out sigh.
She stared at the ground where she'd stood.
"Yeah, that looks like the spot.". Torryn then pointed to the place she believed the trap lay.
(Perception: 23)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+12=15 ; d8+1=9 ; Thursday January 12th, 2023 9:08:56 AM
Mole is slow to react to the sight of the trap being set off. He moves up closer to be in a better position to assist. "Come here, I will heal your leg." Mole takes out the wand and heals Torryn's wound.
Wand of CLW - heals 8 to Torryn.
Perception DC15
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Thursday January 12th, 2023 11:54:35 AM
Drack is a little annoyed that Torry didn't fall back to his position, nad further annoyed that Mole stepped in with a curing wand when Drack could have easily healed her with a Lay on hands. The Paladin says nothing on the matter, and observes what transpires with the trap.
Spells: Bless, Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=21 ; Thursday January 12th, 2023 4:46:28 PM
Loryn decides to observe the gathering about the altar from a safe distance and moves back another 15'
It also occurs to him with all of the attention being focused at the altar, perhaps he should keep his attention elsewhere, say the graveyard
Perception 21
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
"Thank you, Mole. That was very kind of you and - oh - it's totally fine again." Torryn graced Mole with one of her best smiles. It became somewhat sheepish when she turned to look at Drack.
"Sorry Drack, I just thought it would be best to keep an eye on where hat thing sprung from." She did however, make room for Manolo whilst marvelling at the full recovery of her leg.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=12 ; d20=13 ; Thursday January 12th, 2023 8:08:39 PM
Manolo looks at the area much more calmly, (if he sees it) He will disable the trap as soon as he notices it.
Perception (trapfinding) 21 (12+9) Disable device: 22 (13+11-2 for dex) OOC: forgot to add the perception to the rolls yesterday
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Thursday January 12th, 2023 8:25:20 PM
Ash let out a little air as he was taken back about the trap. He didn't think this place was as abandoned as let on, and that trap solidified his thoughts.
He eyes Loryn and has the same idea. This place is far from abandoned. There are others about.
"There be two fresh graves in the yard. A path goes through a break in the wall. Enough dawdlin', gonna put eyes on our blindside."
Mortimer returns to the graveyard and makes his way to the break in the north wall. He looks out to spy anything of interest. If he sees or hears anything, he will dart for cover behind the wall.
(Perception: 8. Stealth: 6, the die roller HATES me.)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Yeah, that looks like the spot. Thursday January 12th, 2023 10:28:04 PM
Manolo looks for and tries to disarm the trap. Mole heals the rest of Torryn’s wounds. Drack is annoyed, and watches as the trap is dealt with. Ash doesn’t think this place is abandoned. Mortimer returns to the graveyard. Loryn moves back to a safe distance. He turns his attention to the graveyard. Torrynashkabbeth feels embarrassed and uncertain that she deserves more healing right now. She does her best to point the trap out for the others. She thanks Mole and apologizes to Drack.
Right beside it, having recently set triggered it, Torryn readily points out the pressure plate that triggers the trap. It doesn’t look like anyone is intended to get close the altar. Now that he sees it, Manolo is able to disarm the trap.
Outside the structure, everything is still.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=5 ; Friday January 13th, 2023 4:01:59 AM
"Are there any more?" Torryn asked Manolo. If there was something bad there that needed to be destroyed then they really ought to try to get to it. It occurred to her that she could use the butt of her spear to try to unearth further traps, but felt it best to defer to Manolo's superior skills. Even so, she couldn't resist inspecting the area further. Maybe she could spot another.
(Perception: 13)
Maybe not.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Friday January 13th, 2023 8:57:54 AM
"Manolo, you should probably search the whole building top to bottom. Secret doors, cubbies, traps, etc.."
Drack once again activates his Paladin detect evil power to determine what exactly in the room is evil, and if possible, how strong the emanation is.
Turning over his shoulder, he calls to the outside group "let's stay close and search one area first, and then move on to follow up elsewhere. The last thing we want is to get in a hefty fight with half the group in one location, and half in another. Again.".
Spells: Bless, Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday January 13th, 2023 3:12:11 PM
Loryn remains where he is and keeps his attention towards the graveyard and now, where Mortimer is. Two fresh graves, he wondered, "Mortimer can you tell if they are fresh graves, or freshly dug up graves perchance?"
He glances back over his shoulder towards Drack, "Again? what do mean...oh the cave? Well this last cave or the first cave or that time in town? Or the outskirts...you know, if you think about it. I'm not sure we've ever done the whole party together thing." He puts on a more serious look and purses his lips, "You probably view that as a bad thing though huh?"
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Friday January 13th, 2023 7:20:37 PM
Ash watches Drack to see it he has any problems while scanning for evil.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=13 ; Friday January 13th, 2023 8:16:17 PM
Manolo looks around the area, searching for anything that will either kill/hurt them or will show them a secret way or treasure.
Perception (trap finding) - 22 (13+9)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:44/34. d20+2=7 ; Friday January 13th, 2023 10:03:33 PM
Upon hearing Loryn's question, Mortimer backs away from the hole in the wall and walks back over to the closest grave.
"Usually when ya dig someone up and fill in the hole, the dirt would settle, leavin' a small snick or dent in the ground. The body, no longer fillin' in the rest, especially if there was a pine box. These would appear otherwise."
He nudges the soil of the mound with the toe of his boot. "I'd say these two haven't been home very long; maybe two or three weeks."
(Perception: 7 ... my quest to roll higher than 10 continues.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=10 ; Saturday January 14th, 2023 4:23:17 AM
Drack was being sensible. She could not fault that, but neither could she emulate him. She put it down to her Fey nature: she was impulsive and curious. Furthermore, she was often accredited with having the attention span of a fish. She felt that was unfair. Sure, she got distracted by the beauty of Nature, a song or a beguiling movement that inspired a dance move, but it wasn't all the time. Not really.
Determined to show that she could be sensible, if only for a short time, Torryn stayed where she was. She swept back her long, silvery blonde hair and again scanned the area for magic and evil.
(Perception:18)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- The last thing we want is to get in a hefty fight with half the group in one location Saturday January 14th, 2023 10:48:18 AM
Mole is quiet. Drack suggests Manolo search the entire building. He cautions against becoming too split up. Loryn asks Mortimer whether something was put into or taken out of the graves. He hears Drack, and wonders it the group has ever stuck together that way. Mortimer explains why he thinks something has been buried in the graves, not taken from them. Ash makes sure Drack has no problems looking for evil. Torrynashkabbeth asks Manolo if there are more traps. Manolo searches for traps, secrets, or treasure.
Drack confirms that the items on the altar are evil. He does not find anything else. Nor does Torryn find any other evil or magic. Just the faintly glowing stuff. Manolo searches the remainder of the structure without finding more traps or hidden items.
Most of the group is in one area, or at least not far away. The stone walls and stone fences mean not everyone can see everyone else.
"So, if there's just the one trap - and I was so totally awesome at finding it - shouldn't we get rid of those nasties on the altar now?" Torryn asked no one in particular, but then looked back at Drack. He was good at being sensible. She was good at dancing. Although, that really hadn't helped much with the trap. Under the circumstances, 'sensible' seemed the best option, if only because there was at present, no music.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+12=17 ; Saturday January 14th, 2023 10:18:27 PM
Mole continues to monitor the situation.
Perception DC17
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Sunday January 15th, 2023 11:32:49 AM
(Monday post)
"Yeah Loryn, I kind of view that as a bad thing. I can take some hits. Not everyone can."
Once Manolo declares the area clear of traps and hidden things, Drack strides forward to the altar, pulling out a bag as he goes. "Everything on the altar is evil Torry. Being magical, it will not be easily destroyed. I think we should bag it up and take it to a temple of Domi or other lawful good deity. Let's try not to touch them though."
Drack opens the bag and holds it next to the altar, keeping it ope. "Torry, see if you can use your staff to slide them into the bag."
Spells: Bless, Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday January 16th, 2023 3:51:40 AM
"Oh, you mean the spear. Sure, I can do that." Torryn replied eagerly.
She then reversed the spear to delicately move the items with its haft. Clearing evil! This was exciting. This was what Sacred Dancers were supposed to do. Well, that and dance.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=15 ; Monday January 16th, 2023 3:19:23 PM
Manolo watches carefully as Torryn and Drack get a creative but simple idea to transfer the items without touching them directly.
Perception 23 (15+8)
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday January 16th, 2023 5:17:45 PM
Loryn nodded at Mortimers assessment, "New graves then. Probably the last time anyone was out here. Question would be, who buried them?"
The ganghad the altar under control and so Loryn would simply wait for them to complete what they wre doing.
"Looks to me like we are bugging out after you got that stuff guys. Not much else seems to be a foot."
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:44/34. d20+2=5 ; Monday January 16th, 2023 6:02:45 PM
"Don't assume they buried a body. You'd be surprised what I've found in these things," he remarks with an impish grin.
Looking in the direction of the statue, he asks Loryn, "Wanna 'ave a butchers at that statue? Maybe some writin' on it."
(Perception: 5 ... the bad rolls continue.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Monday January 16th, 2023 8:34:10 PM
Ash grimaces a bit as Drack walks up to the alter. He just expected some other trap to come claim his friend.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Monday January 16th, 2023 8:34:12 PM
Ash grimaces a bit as Drack walks up to the alter. He just expected some other trap to come claim his friend.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+14=27 ; Monday January 16th, 2023 10:06:57 PM
Mole goes back out to the graveyard. He takes a look at the ground in the area of the graves and the path from the graves to the alter. He looks for footprints or other indicators of travel.
Survival DC27
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- You'd be surprised what I've found in these things. Monday January 16th, 2023 10:30:42 PM
Drack agrees with Loryn that splitting the party in combat is bad. He pulls out a bag and asks Torryn to slide the items she wants to get rid of into the bag without touching them herself. Mole monitors the situation. (sees) Torrynashkabbeth suggests getting rid of the items on the altar now. When Drack pulls out a bag, she uses her spear to push the items into it. Loryn agrees with Mortimer that those must be new graves. Manolo watches carefully as Torryn and Drack work on clearing the altar. (no problem) Mortimer remarks about some of the things he’s found in graves. He proposes vandalizing the statue. Ash anticipates another trap as Drack walks up to the altar, but there isn’t one.
With guidance from Manolo, Drack and Torryn are able to clear the bowl, goblets, and pitcher off the altar and collect them in the bag without coming into direct contact with them.
Meanwhile, perceptive Mole notices something in the graveyard. When he points this out, Ash, Loryn, and Mortimer are in a position to see it, too. . . Highlight to display spoiler: {At first it appears that arms are thrusting themselves out of the ground where the graves are located, but after a moment it bcomes clear that the soil of each of the two graves is forming itself into a man-like body. (More like earth elementals forming than zombies coming to the surface, as it were.) }
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday January 17th, 2023 4:36:33 AM
Torryn was relieved that she and Drack had completed their 'operation' successfully. It seemed the perfect time to back away and leave the nasty statue alone. It wasn't as if she could bless it to counteract the 'evilness' it emanated.
"Let's get out of here and see if the others have uncovered anything else icky." Torryn suggested to Drack. Of course, Drack being the sensible one, she'd follow his lead, if there was something that she'd overlooked here.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday January 17th, 2023 7:14:56 AM
“Sounds good Torry. I think we are wrapped up in here.”
Drack will carry the bag out of the building. If the wagon is close, he will put it in the wagon. If it’s not, he will carry it in his left hand and keep his sword in his right hand. If something jumps them, he can drop the bag and start fighting.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+8=21 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2023 11:55:56 AM
Loryn eyes the dirt coming together, "Oh that's not good and those normally need to be summoned or some such." Know Planes 21
Loryn shouts over his shoulder to Drack and Torrynashkabbeth, "Drack! Torry! Elementals forming in the graveyard!"
With that warning, the gnome moves south to get a line on the creatures and sends 3 bolts or brilliant green at the closes one. Cast Magic Missile Dmg 2+4+3
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:44/34. false life, shield d20+2=7 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2023 7:48:31 PM
"Mole, those aren't yours, are they?!"
Mortimer immediately casts a defensive spell. The shadows coalesce into a protective barrier.
(Perception: 7, let's get these poor rolls out of the way!)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 Tuesday January 17th, 2023 8:48:08 PM
Manolo moves 5 steps or perhaps more as he gets closer to what sounds like troubles.
Move action : V or U 24
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Oh that's not good d6=6 ; d4=4 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2023 10:35:13 PM
Mortimer asks Mole about the creatures and casts a shield spell. Manolo moves out of the structure and stops where he can see one of the creatures. Drack carries the bag out of the building and starts towards the wagon, but is ready for trouble. Ash and Mole are momentarily distracted by events. Loryn calls out to those in the building that they have trouble. He tries to identify what it is. He attacks one with a magic missile. Torrynashkabbeth suggests getting out of the area with the evil tableware, not mess with the statue.
In the back of his mind, Loryn finds these familiar somehow. Then E2 gestures and the ground beneath Loryn disappears. That’s it, Loryn remembers – undead connected to the plane of earth, that bury their victims alive.
E1 makes similar gestures as it faces Mortimer.
Loryn – make a DC 17 reflex save or fall into a 10’ deep pit, land prone, and take 6 points of non-lethal damage
Mortimer – make a DC 17 reflex save or fall into a 10’ deep pit, land prone, and take 2 points of non-lethal damage
===== E1 – AC ?, no damage E2 – AC ?, 9 damage
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Tuesday January 17th, 2023 10:56:00 PM
"Why would mine attack?" He shouts.
He shouts to the elementals in terran "Why do you attack. We are not here to harm you."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Wednesday January 18th, 2023 12:29:44 AM
Ash pulls out some talc and powderd metal. He waves his hand, while speaking a hushed tone before the magic courses through his body.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=11 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2023 4:17:26 AM
From where she was standing Torryn could see nothing of what was causing such alarm. She could however, hear the exclamations of her friends. Most distinctly, she heard the word 'attack'. As ever, her first inclination was to charge forward, but Drack was ahead of her and his mere presence caused her to rethink.
Don't rush. You have a bow. You have magic. The thoughts swiftly raced through her mind. Calling upon her magic, Torryn summoned her Fey Armour as she trotted straight onto assess what was happening. The bow! She was definitely going to use the bow first this time.
Perception:19
Spell: Mage Armour. AC+4. 1 hour.
(Half move and spell this round. Torryn will ready her bow on the next.)
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+3=20 ; d20+5=12 ; 4d6=9 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2023 9:22:49 AM
The ground starts to shift under his feet and the gnome, most surprisingly to himself, jumps away as the pit opens up. "Gah!, Not summoned elementals, but some planar undead!" he cries as he moves towards the abominations.
Getting in range, he clasps his hands together and sends a fiery ray at the same target E2 Cast Scorching Ray Hit Touch AC 12 Dmg 9
Reflex 20
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/5
Mortimer side steps the hole forming under his feet.
"What a cheeky bastard! Here some shade comin' your way, yeah!"
Mortimer seems to scoop up a handful of shadow and sends streaking to the injured undead elemental in the form of blackened energy bolts. All three slam into the creature.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday January 18th, 2023 10:02:22 AM
After a few foul words rush through his mind, Drack drops the bag from the altar and makes a move to T24 and then casts bless, giving everyone in the group +1 to hit and saves vs. fear.
Hopefully they cant do that hole in the ground trick whenever they feel like it, Drack thinks to himself.
Spells: Bless(c), Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=11 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2023 7:45:49 PM
Manolo reloads his crossbow and tries to shoot it.
Attack 16 (apart from -2dex, didn't apply any negative modifiers
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Wednesday January 18th, 2023 10:05:41 PM
Mole rushes over to cover Manolo.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- We are not here to harm you. d6=2 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2023 10:19:32 PM
Drack casts bless on the party, and moves Mortimer sidesteps the pit, and sends a shadowy spell back at E2. (Mortimer seems to have disappeared from the map; he was at X-31.) Loryn evades the forming pit, and responds with a scorching ray. He informs the others these are planar undead. Mole talks to the creatures in terran. He moves to cover Manolo. Ash casts see invisibility. Manolo tries to shoot the one he can see. Torrynashkabbeth summons mage armor and advances to where she can see what is happening.
Loryn and Mortimer add to the damage already on E2, but Manolo barely misses E1 with his attack. Ash completes his spell, but doesn’t notice any change. The stone walls limit people’s ability to see the creatures very well – at least to see both at once.
E1 gestures again, looking through the gap in the wall at four of the party.
E2 sinks into the ground. Mole can tell you that this is a common way for elementals to move around.
Manolo – make a DC 17 reflex save or fall into a 10’ deep pit, land prone, and take 2 points of non-lethal damage
===== E1 – AC 17 / 11 T, no damage E2 – AC 17 / 11 T, 25 damage, last seen at Q-27
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 3d4+3=6 ; Thursday January 19th, 2023 7:29:31 AM
Ash sidesteps 5' to get a better view of E1. He unleashes 3 bolts of magic at e1. Magic Missle 6 dmg
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+11=23 ; d10+5=10 ; Thursday January 19th, 2023 11:21:11 AM
(Drack moved to T24 last round. DM will need to move me on map. I am unable to do so.)
Drack takes a 5' step from T24 to S24, and swings at E1. Drack hits AC 23 for 10 hp.
"I'll step to the side in a moment folks. Keep an eye out for the other one."
Spells: Bless(c), Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Group has +1 to hit and +1 saves vs fear.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:44/34. false life, shield d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+2=15 ; Thursday January 19th, 2023 1:14:46 PM
(ooc: Mortimer was located at V29 last round. I put his marker there, don't know why it's being deleted.)
Mortimer steps forward, next to the cemetery wall, and sends another volley of Shadow Bolts at the remaining Necromental (E1)... at least, that's what he likes to call them. Again, all three slam into the beleaguered heap of corrupted earth.
He attempts to perceive the other necromental. (Perception: 15)
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d4+1=3 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=5 ; Thursday January 19th, 2023 4:19:02 PM
The creature in the ground will most certainly be showing up soon and so Loryn decides to move 10 back Cannot access map currently from this PC and gets ready for it
Readied action Cast Magic Missile at E2 if it shows Dmg 3+2+5
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/5
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=2 ; Thursday January 19th, 2023 7:27:53 PM
Torryn had intended to shoot at the mud monster, or whatever it was, but Drack had swiftly interposed himself most unhelpfully right in her line of fire. She decided that such was for the best. Drack was, in her opinion, a far better fighter than was she. He'd hack lumps out of the thing in no time, surely. Instead Torryn called on her Fey magic again; this time summoning her Fey shield. The shield appeared as a sparkling disc of faintly coruscating lightning, one through which she could see perfectly. That done she readied her bow trying to anticipate the emergence of the other mud monster.
(Extra +4 to AC) (Perception: 10.....I'll take those poor rolls for you Morty.)
(Moved Drack as stated.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=12 ; Thursday January 19th, 2023 8:54:11 PM
Manolo manages not to fall.he shout, Any plans"?
Reflex 16 (1d20+8-2)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Thursday January 19th, 2023 9:49:27 PM
“Yeah Manolo. The plan is to kill them before they kill any of us. Try shooting one at closer range so you are more deadly.”
“Loryn, how sure are you that these things are undead? I’m assuming they are evil then? Or not necessarily? I’m a little busy to detect evil at the moment.”
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Thursday January 19th, 2023 10:09:56 PM
Mole moves to Loryn. "Mortimer get over here! You're too exposed. We need to move into a more open space. Drack fall back. Everyone else out into the courtyard, but stay together and ready yourself for when they surface."
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- I’m assuming they are evil then? Or not necessarily? d20+8=27 ; d20+8=18 ; d6+4=5 ; d4=4 ; d6=4 ; Thursday January 19th, 2023 10:32:57 PM
Drack steps forward and swings at E1. He answers Manolo that he plans to kill these things. (Sorry for missing the map change last round. If I hadn’t, Drack would have been targeted and not Manolo.) Ash sends a magic missile at E1. Mortimer send his spell at E1. He looks for the other one. Loryn readies a spell in case E2 resurfaces. Torrynashkabbeth opts not to shoot with Drack engaged with E1. Instead, she summons a fey shield. Manolo evades the pit, and asks about plans. (A roll of 16 as reported would have failed, but the numbers given add up to 19 and I’m not sure why the -2 is applied.) Mole moves beside Loryn and calls out for the others to move to an open area.
E1 takes considerable damage from spells and Drack’s sword, but is still active. It steps back and gestures at the ground at Drack’s feet.
E2 reappears, coming out of the ground beside Mortimer and attacking. Although it takes Loryn’s spell in the back for its troubles, that isn’t enough to put it down. E2 hits AC 25* and 16* with swipes from its stony claws, connecting with the first attack.
Both of the creatures are looking ragged, with gaping holes in portions of their earthen “anatomy”.
Mortimer – take 5 points of damage and make a DC 15 fortitude save or lose 4 points of charisma
Drack – make a DC 17 reflex save or fall into a 10’ deep pit, land prone, and take 4 points of non-lethal damage
===== E1 – AC 17 / 11 T, 27 damage E2 – AC 17 / 11 T, 35 damage * The roller says 27 and 18, but I was forgetting the info posted 1/9/23.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=13 ; d8=1 ; d6=3 ; Friday January 20th, 2023 4:34:53 AM
Torryn stepped to the side and loosed an arrow. (At E2)
(AC:22 hit. Damage: 3 ~Point Blank Shot: within 30'~ 3 point of fire IF it even takes such)
It was a hit....sort of. Torryn was less than overawed at her success. She hoped that it was enough to distract the creature from further attacking Mortimer. She quickly readied another arrow. These mud monsters seemed to move with alarming speed.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+6=21 ; d20+11=27 ; d10+5=13 ; Friday January 20th, 2023 10:37:29 AM
Drack fortunately sidesteps the opening of the pit. Nimble reflexes were not his strong suit. He then takes a 5' step forward to R24, and swings again at the creature. Hitting ac 27 for 13 damage.
Spells: Bless(c), Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Group has +1 to hit and +1 saves vs fear.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield d20+4=21 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+5=9 ; d6=4 ; Friday January 20th, 2023 11:36:17 AM (ooc: I remember that little bit of info from Jan 9th, that's why Mortimer is standing next to the wall :)
(Fort Save: 21 vs Charisma drain, success.)
"That's all ya got, ya rotty git? Didn't hurt at all!"
Mortimer begins to cast defensively, crackling, disruptive energy grows in his hand that bursts out at the elemental.
(Mortimer casts Disrupt Undead at E2. Cast Defensively: 19, success. Hit Touch AC 9. Damage: 4 damage. No Save.)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield Friday January 20th, 2023 12:50:23 PM
(ooc: Mortimer's ranged touch attack actually hit Touch AC 10 due to Drack's Bless.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 3d4+3=12 ; Friday January 20th, 2023 10:31:37 PM
Another magic missle leaves Ashs hands at the elemental. (E1)
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- That's all ya got, ya rotty git? Didn't hurt at all! Saturday January 21st, 2023 2:31:32 PM
Ash casts magic missile at E1. Mortimer casts disrupt undead and tries to touch E2. Torrynashkabbeth takes a step and fires another arrow. Drack avoids the pit and steps up to swing at the monster. Manolo, Loryn, and Mole do not react. (Nor, as it turns out, do they need to.)
Torryn’s shot hits E2, taking another chunk out of it. Mortimer, sadly, misses. It does not matter, Torryn’s fiery arrow did enough damage to disrupt whatever force animated the soil.
Drack hits E1 with his sword, and Ash hits with magic missile. The creature literally crumbles under the onslaught.
Both of the earthen undead crumble, whatever spirit was animating them no longer able to do so. Aside from the holes in the ground and two piles of dirt, nothing from the battle remains.
===== E1 – AC 17 / 11 T, destroyed E2 – AC 17 / 11 T, destroyed
Torryn swivelled around as she readied another arrow. It would be unwise to assume nothing further bad was going to happen. To that end she opened up her senses and invoked her Sacred Dancer ability to Detect Evil.
"I'll keep watch if you guys can help them out of the pits." She offered.
Perception: 25
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield d20+2=20 ; Sunday January 22nd, 2023 4:58:54 PM
"Oww," he declares, as he grabs his right hand. "That spell hurts!" Mortimer shakes his hand a few times and notices the tips of his fingers have blackened. "That doesn't look right." At least the pain had quickly diminished.
Turning his attention to the pile of earth at his feet, Mortimer kneels down and takes a handful of the elemental's remains and closely scrutinizes it. "Yeah, this has the feel and smell of grave soil." He then sifts through the pile of dirt for anything that can be found within. (Perception: 20)
Mortimer then stands and walks over to the closest grave. He looks down into the open hole the elemental had made.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+11=26 ; Sunday January 22nd, 2023 10:22:37 PM
Mole is a little stunned. He had never heard of undead elementals. Though, he will admit he knows little of the undead.
He will help the others out of the pits taking care to make sure they don't collapse in on them.
Profession (mining) DC26
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 d20+4=14 ; Monday January 23rd, 2023 9:21:39 AM
Ashs rubs any of the remnants of the elemental Off of his clothes. He begins looking around, while the others also do their checks. Perception 14
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 d20+4=14 ; Monday January 23rd, 2023 9:21:39 AM
Ashs rubs any of the remnants of the elemental Off of his clothes. He begins looking around, while the others also do their checks. Perception 14
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Monday January 23rd, 2023 10:26:08 AM
Drack does as Torry suggests, and assists in getting people out of the pits created by the undead creatures deferring to Moles expertise on how to do it safely. He then retrieves the bag of evil items from the alter and returns to the others.
"Anyone need a little healing? i have quite a few left for today."
"Mortimer, you think there is anything to be learned by digging up those graves that they creatures came from? I'd really like to know who did this and when. There is obviously something foul and evil going on, and it's not too far from town."
Spells: Bless(c), Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Group has +1 to hit and +1 saves vs fear.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=3 ; Monday January 23rd, 2023 10:42:42 AM
Loryn will follow Mortimer over to the gravesites and where the creatures came from. The Wold was a very odd place and as the stories of adventurers past came back to his, he had a feeling it was going to keep getting more so. "Maybe they were not so mad after all." he says to himself, but aloud as he looks past Mortimer and into one of the holes
Perception 3
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/5
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield Monday January 23rd, 2023 12:40:35 PM
(Question ... who fell in a pit? As far as I can tell, everyone made their Reflex saves.)
"Um....I thought they'd fallen in." Torryn began somewhat lamely as she looked about to asses just who had and hadn't fallen into the substantial holes. So much had happened and so quickly it was no wonder she'd become a bit confused.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=20 ; d20=5 ; Monday January 23rd, 2023 4:55:30 PM
Manolo goes to help one of the keepers with getting out of the hole.
1d20=20 Action: Aid Another (unless other skill is better or more appropriate)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield Monday January 23rd, 2023 8:19:26 PM
"May not haveta dig these graves up, Drack. These dirt dodgers prolly did it for us," remarks Mortimer. He continues to look down into the open graves to see what he can.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- There is obviously something foul and evil going on. Monday January 23rd, 2023 8:22:22 PM
Ash dusts off and begins looking around. Mortimer examines the remains of the elemental / undead soil, the closest grave, and one of the holes the creatures made. Torrynashkabbeth offers to keep watch. Manolo tries to help. Loryn follows Mortimer to the gravesites. He muses about tales he has heard. Mole is stunned to have encountered something both elemental and undead. Drack retrieves the bag he dropped and offers to help anyone who needs some healing. He asks if they should dig up the graves to learn more.
(OOC: No one fell into a hole. The graves are not open -- the things the party fought formed from the soil but didn't leave more than a depression behind.)
Torryn sees a gnome approaching from the direction of Grog, Robert, and the wagon.
Mortimer does not find anything in the soil that he sifts through that seems unusual to him. Given his former occupation, he’s seen a lot of soil.
Mole thinks the holes are unsafe. Given their slope, it would not be difficult to collapse them. A little rain could do it.
Ash still sees nothing invisible around, although his spell is still active.
While the group decides what more investigations may be necessary, Torryn points out the gnome she noticed, who is walking in from the direction of the cart. In the background, Grog waves, letting everyone know that he is also aware of the fellow. He doesn’t seem worried.
After the question of investigations is decided, there will also be the question of where to stay for the night.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:24 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=20 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2023 5:17:11 AM
”Look.” Torryn spoke quietly, no louder than was necessary to alert her friends. [b[“Something Gnomish this way comes.”[/b] The truth was her shouting really wasn’t much different from her singing – a discordant screech. She avoided both as much as possible. She gestured with her bow towards the stranger approaching.
Even at distance it’s very apparent that Torryn is female; a young and uncommonly beautiful one at that. Upon getting closer it’s clear that Torrynashkabbeth is not tall for a Half Elf, for such she is. Standing only a little over five feet in height Torryn nonetheless manages to exude grace and elegance displaying all the ease and poise of a dancer in her fluid movements.
From a distance it had seemed that she was blonde, albeit a pale one; ash or platinum perhaps. Yet such was not the case. Her hair possessed a markedly silver hue and when the light caught it the ends sparkled pale blue. Morever, there was a lot of it. Torryn had long - very long hair. The sparkle and hue seemed all the more noticeable given her rich, honey coloured skin. Her eyes were, somewhat like her hair, a pale stormy blue. She had an impish face: a small pixie nose and full lips, along with long-lashed, heavy lidded eyes. Around her neck hung an unusual necklace: it held an orange disc. A second, smaller necklace; a much simpler thing, held a silver lightning bolt.
Torryn wore a pair of practical, brown, over-the-knee boots. Pale green leggings covered her lower limbs and a mustard yellow tunic, her torso. Like her boots, her riding gloves are brown. Given that the tunic is open at the sides it’s clear that she is unafraid to flash a little flesh; flesh that is for the most part obfuscated by a large, black, hooded cloak. (The hood is at present down).
At this time however, much of that seemed secondary. The girl had a bow and it was pointed at the gnome. That bow had a vertical band of colour running from top to bottom. Narrowest and yellow at the tips of the bow, the sandwiched colour widen and took on a progressively red colour as it approached the centre, where the arrow was poised, ready to fly.
Torryn also had a spear, slung via a strap across her back and a dagger at her hip, hung from a belt. Patently she wore no armour, nor carried any shield. As she stood, side on taking careful aim at the newcomer, she took the chance to appraise what she saw.
NOW the dice roller wants to play! Typical. PERCEPTION: 28
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=18 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2023 6:48:26 AM
Manolo looks at the shape of the gnome and asks,"What a gnome is doing all alone in this dangerous and erriy place"? Perception 26 (18+8)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+4=20 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2023 7:10:14 AM
Mole looks towards the direction of the wagon and sees the gnome. Mole is a four feet tanned-looking dwarf. He is wearing hide armor and carrying a wooden shield and dwarven warhammer. His clothes are plain, a palette of mostly browns and some green.
As the gnome walks closer, he maintains a skeptical expression and appears to be sizing up the newcomer.
Sense Motive DC20
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Tuesday January 24th, 2023 10:35:40 AM
Ash gives a wave, as he moves closer . He's a tall, lanky, well dressed man with a bent/broken nose. The one obvious thing about him is no physical weapon on his body.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday January 24th, 2023 11:28:11 AM
Drack looks at the group, and remarks "I'll go say hi. It's likely all good if Grog doesn't think there is a problem"
Drack moves forward to greet the Gnome, and keep himself between the stranger and the groups spell casters... just in case. As he strides forward with sword sheathed, the Gnome can observe a half Elf male over 6" tall, with short black hair likely cut with a dagger to prevent any chance of it getting in his vision. He has a lengthy curved blade at his side, and wears a breastplate, but has no shield. As Drack gets closer, the Gnome will observe Drack's emerald green eyes, a holy symbol of Domi on a thin chain around his neck, and an air of confidence and Charisma.
Spells: Bless(c), Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Group has +1 to hit and +1 saves vs fear.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+7=24 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2023 11:29:10 AM
Perception 24
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+2=22 ; d20+5=20 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2023 3:22:16 PM
Dressed in tans and browns with a leafy green accent and black leathwe boots, the gnome of nominal stature and prominent nose. His bushy white eyebrows somehow compliment his face in a very pleasing and disarming sort of way. His grey eyes have aslight sparkle of mischief and his well groomed naturally white hair falls about his face parted on the left side of his head
"Quite well put Torrynashkabbeth" Loryn gives his nose a rub and decides that as a fellow gnome, he should make first contact.
Loryn puts a grin on his face and walks towards the incoming fellow gnome. "Nice night for a walk." he calls out in a friendly tone
"I'm Loryn Glitterfall of The Heroic Woldian Adventurers Protecting Society. How may we be of service my good fellow?"
Perception 22 Diplomacy 20 and the big numbers when it doesn't matter come pouring in
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/5
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield Tuesday January 24th, 2023 7:26:40 PM
Mortimer looks up from Torryn's announcement, "Uhhh!?"
He looks on with a bit of suspicion. Having spent most of his life on the streets, not trusting strangers (or anyone for that matter) has served him well. He stands up from crouching next to the grave. He is a tall human and very skinny; gaunt even. Even though he has recently adopted a proper indoor life, with bed and chamber pot at his disposal, he still looks very rough around the edges. The scars of a hard life where cruelty was currency ... viciousness and cunning a virtue.
His hair is thick and black, his skin is pale and his silvery, gray eyes gives a chill to those who meet his gaze. Though he secretly wishes he had Loryn's bushy eyebrows, they soo disarming.
He wears a very expensive-looking chain shirt under his jacket. Pinned on his jacket, in full view, is a WLA journeyman badge. Next to it is a small broach that looks like a Wardd holy symbol. Hanging off his belt is a crude-looking sickle covered with surface rust. Around his neck is a rather ancient and timeworn medallion with a scratched and pitted family crest of archaic design. Upon noticing it had fallen out from under his shirt, Mortimer quickly tucks it back in.
"Names Mortimer ... Mortimer Margrave. You a friend of Grog's?"
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Tuesday January 24th, 2023 9:22:53 PM
I sent out an email to the DMs and the players of this game and haven't received a reply. I show that this game has not finished leveling up and getting your character sheets approved by your DMs.
I need a reply to my email letting me know who hasn't finished leveling and why. If there is any extenuating circumstances please let me know that as well.
All members and DMs should be checking emails daily as it is our only method (other than interrupting your game with an OOC post) to communicate with you.
I expect to receive this information by tomorrow (Wed) evening, friends.
BTW, I read the last week's worth of posts today. Enjoyed the reading. :) I think I'll lurk for awhile as Windhorn Hamlet is one of my favorite locations. If my memory is correct, it is where my first local campaign began way back in the 1980s.
Thanks!
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Tuesday January 24th, 2023 9:32:49 PM
Gnubert smiles broadly as he notices the group standing a short distance away from him The gnome draws himself up to his full 3 foot of height, and makes a beeline over towards the group clearly waiting on him. Gnubert wears a mithral chain shirt covered by a black surcoat with the the symbols of the Pantheon of the Gods of the Wold embroided in white along the neck, bottom hem, and chest. Gnubert carries a slightly battered buckler, and a light mace at his side, a holy symbol swings freely from around his neck, and a WLA pendant at his left shoulder.
Gnubert stops about 3 feet from the group, "Hello! I am Gnubert Glitterdust, Cleric of the Gods of the Wold, Journeyman Woldian League of Adventurers, and the youngest child of 8! Who might you be?"
Gnubert extends his hand towards Loryn, "I began walking a fortnight ago. The Gods guided my footsteps here to you. I prayed to find people who might need help, and other than village folk, you are the first people I have come across."
The gnome's forehead wrinkles as he shakes his head,"Who, or what is Grog? Isn't that a drink? I much prefer ale, or whiskey, or on particularly cold days mulled wine. I am not a grog kinda gnome."
Gnubert laughs at his joke, the deep laugh is almost infectious as he smiles at the group.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Tuesday January 24th, 2023 9:35:37 PM
OOC I am not sure what happened to my header so I am trying it again.
DM edit: Yours worked correctly this time, and I fixed the other one -- it had one character omitted.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Tuesday January 24th, 2023 9:57:57 PM
Thanks DM Steve M for your reply.
Michael (Manalo) I need you to reply to my email please and let me know how things are going with your leveling up. I need to hear from you by tomorrow evening please.
Sorry for interrupting your game again.
DM Steve -- Something Gnomish this way comes. Tuesday January 24th, 2023 10:09:41 PM
Mole sizes up the newcomer. Loryn introduces himself to his fellow gnome. Ash waves to the gnome. Drack offers to go say hi, keeping himself between the gnome and the spellcasters of the group. Mortimer is suspicious. He asks if the newcomer is a friend of Grog’s. Manolo asks what a gnome is doing here. Torrynashkabbeth alerts her friends to the approaching gnome while she covers him with her bow. Gnubert smiles as he approaches the group. He introduces himself, and asks who they are.
Grog starts wandering over as well. ”Saw you had a bit of a scuffle. Couldn’t really tell with what, though,” he says to the group. Then he turns to Gnubert and extends a hand, ”Pleased to meet you. I’m Grog.” At 7’6”, Grog is imposing. Clearly there is some giantish in his family. Just as clearly, he has lived a long life and – although still healthy – doesn’t move as quickly as he once did. Grog is famous in WIndhorn for his willingness to accept anyone into his establishment who behaves themselves properly – regardless of race or background. Since the group left Windhorn, Grog has assumed everyone deserves his respect until they demonstrate otherwise.
Grog gives the abandoned homestead a once over, including the holes and the graves. “I’m also guessing we won’t be staying here tonight. But what was it you were looking for at the graves?”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 Wednesday January 25th, 2023 12:18:48 AM
Manolo introduces himself after laughing at Gnuberts joke.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday January 25th, 2023 5:35:27 AM
Torryn's stormy "fey shield" winked out, but she was still wreathed in the sporadic dance of lightning bolts as her "fey armour" continued to offer its protection. She lowered her bow and released the tension on the string. Seeing that there was no immediate threats she placed the arrow back in its quiver and skipped lightly over to join Drack.
"Greetings Nubie!" She said enthusiastically, contracting his name as she did for everyone's. Even the legendary Grog wasn't immune to this, having become "Groggy" much to his well-concealed annoyance. Not that Torryn did this to annoy anyone at all. It was simply her way of being friendly. She stepped forward and bent to kiss Gnubert on each cheek, before hopping backwards again. In this process he could clearly see that hair blueish-white hair seemed to sparkle, the light almost dancing across it.
"I'm Torrynashkabbeth Silvara, but most call me Torry, or Torryn." She shrugged. It plainly didn't bother her what others used. "I'm a dancer." She added proudly. "Yes, and now I'm a Sacred Dancer of Flower, Kevintar and Eberyon. So that's even better. Do you dance?" It wasn't likely the question that the gnome had expected, but for Torryn it was a most important one: everyone should dance.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Wednesday January 25th, 2023 9:56:35 AM
Ash gives a wave to Gnubert. " My names Ash, and this is Oslo " he adds as he pulls a white rat from within his robes. " Its a long way to be traveling by oneself.. you okay?"
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday January 25th, 2023 10:48:18 AM
"Names Drack. Nice to meet you. You are welcome to travel with us if you wish. A priest of the Gods of the Wold is always welcome. You probably would have been handy about 10 minutes ago. As far as Torry goes, just roll with what she calls you. It's not gonna change."
Drack turns as Grog strolls up. "According to Loryn, we we got to dispatch a couple of undead elementals of some sort. We didn't dig in the graves. They came out of them. But we did confiscate a few evil items off the vile altar inside the building. I'm thinking we should burn it down, and destroy that abomination of a statue if possible. if not, we topple it. The evil items need to be turned over to the proper church for destruction."
Spells: Bless(c), Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Group has +1 to hit and +1 saves vs fear.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday January 25th, 2023 2:20:46 PM
"Quite well met Gnubert Glitterdust with the WLA and gods of the Wold. I do feel it safe to say that you have made at least one of our party a much more relaxed man. " A good handshake later and Loryn turns Gnubert's attention to the altar and statue. An actual studied cleric in the Wold was going to have a much greater knowledge base on the religions of the wold than he and Loryn wanted more opinions.
Frankly, the gnome was not in favor of the destroy what we have approach that Drack was pushing. "Let's put a pin in the destroy and burn everything down idea for a couple minutes Drack. Gnubert, could you have a look at the altar and statue and see you can make any more sense of it or its purpose."
"We have determined some evil artifacts from the altar, but beyond that, we don't have much as to what it is for."
Loryn very much does not want to burn the place to the ground. This is a shelter or could be a cache in the wilderness for travelers and he saw no reason that it could not be purged of evil without complete destruction. Though he did not have a direct means to do so
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/5
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20+3=9 ; d20+12=27 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2023 2:28:12 PM
Gnubert smiles as Manolo laughs at his joke, and laughs out loud at Nubie, "I have been called many things but never Nubie! It could have been so much worse.' The gnome blushes slightly when Torryn kisses his cheeks. His family was a bit more formal and this was unusual for him
Gnubert shakes Grogs hand, extending his almost straight up since Grog would have to bend almost in half to shake his, 'Nice to meet you sir! You are as tall as I am short. Although I don't consider myself short. I am the perfect height for me as you are for you!'
The cleric nods his head at Ash, and reaches out to scratch Oslo's ears. "I think some of my siblings have familiars but I am unsure if any of them are rats to be honest. It is nice to meet you both. I am okay. I have my mace, and my faith to protect me"
Gnubert continues to turn and face each of the party as they introduce themselves. "Drack, thank you for your offer. It would be nice to have some company on the road for awhile. As I have said I have my mace, and faith to protect me, but a few friends wouldn't hurt at all!"[/b]
Gnubert speaks as diplomatically as he can (Diplomacy 9), and tries to gauge the intent of the group (Sense Motive 27).
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield Wednesday January 25th, 2023 7:21:30 PM
Mortimer nods his head here an there throughout the introductions, but he breaks with the pleasantries and answers Grog. "Yeah ... well, we found a trap by the altar where the evil pottery was found. These two grave muckin' sods," he says gesturing to the elemental remains, "appear to be guardin' over these graves. I didn't detect any magic before, but my spell can only go so deep (range: thru 3ft of dirt max)."
He takes off his haversack and pulls out a shovel that shouldn't be able to fit within it. "Should we get ta diggin' and end this mystery?"
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+14=22 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2023 10:13:28 PM
Mole watches the interactions between the newcomer and the others.
While the others talk, Mole continues to look over the grounds to see if there is any hint of the coming and goings of occupants of the alter.
Survival DC22
DM Steve -- Its a long way to be traveling by oneself. You okay? d20+2=7 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2023 11:17:32 PM
Ash introduces himself and Oslo to the gnome. Mole watches how the others react to each other. He also looks for tracks. Manolo laughs at Gnubert’s joke and introduces himself. Mortimer provides an explanation about traps, evil pottery, and elementals. He suggests digging up a grave. Drack introduces himself. He offers Gnubert their company and tells Grog what happened. He suggests destroying the place. Loryn welcomes Gnubert and the chance to get an expert opinion before they talk about destroying things. Torrynashkabbeth greets the gnome. She asks if he dances. Gnubert acknowledges the introductions and tries to get a feel for the group.
Gnubert finds the entire group to be genuine, Torryn perhaps the most so.
Grog is stumped by the story. He hasn’t heard of anything like this. He heads over to take a look at the statue. He does not ask to see the items Drack is keeping in the bag, trusting the report that they are evil.
Mole doesn’t see tracks, and figures that either the people who set this up haven’t been around for days or it’s rained since they were. The party, at least, has not encountered rain recently.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Thursday January 26th, 2023 1:15:49 AM
Michael, you are the last player in the Wold to finish leveling and you are more than two weeks past the deadline to be finished and approved by your DMs. So please choose your feat. If you decide later you wish to change it, your DMs can do that for you.
I still need an email reply, Michael. I expect to receive it by Friday night. I shouldn't have had to come interrupt the "in character" posts of this board to receive a reply.
Have a good night everyone. :)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday January 26th, 2023 4:38:22 AM
"Nubie" hadn't said whether he liked to dance or not. To Torryn that meant he obviously did like to dance, but did not consider himself good at it. She could fix that! However, dancing would sadly have to wait. There was still the matter of the nasty altar. So, what to do? Lurking in the hopes of catching the perpetrators didn't seem practical. By all accounts, it had been a while since last anyone had been here. Who knew how long before they returned?
"So, do we head back home or ....?" She didn't know what was a sensible alternative. In truth, she didn't know what else they could do.
"Hey, I bet Groggy is big and strong enough to topple that nasty statue." She offered and then looked apologetically at Grog. She really had no right to offer him up as some 'solution' to her inability to conjure up a decent strategy. "Sorry, Groggy. It was just a thought."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Thursday January 26th, 2023 12:19:43 PM
“I’m in agreement with you Mortimer. Dig ‘‘em up and make sure nothing else that’s vile is in them”
“As far as the statue goes Torry, I have a 50’ rope. Shouldn’t be too tough to topple it. I would prefer it’s destruction though if someone has a hammer.”
“Loryn, if you can find a way to cleanse tthe evil taint from this place, then so be it. If not, it burns.”
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday January 26th, 2023 12:20:47 PM
Loryn suggest Manolo practice at increasing his efficiency with his bow. The ability to shoot into combat easier, firing more rapidly or more easily in the mist, foliage and fog where enemies may lurk concealed.
"No one has been here for days, the odds of them showing up tomorrow are practically nothing. It's late already. Lets back off a nice distance of a few hundred feet and camp. in the morning we can bless and un-evil the place and head back to Windhorne. Our investigation of is something stirring to unite the tribes is concluded with a what to me is a big fat no."
"Statue is weird, not detecting as evil, we leave it be. We deal with the altar tomorrow, which is also not evil nor does it have evil symbols. Far as we know they are both outside of the artifacts and the owner of said items was simply using this place for whatever unpleasantness they were up to."
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/5
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Thursday January 26th, 2023 12:38:13 PM
Ash puts Oslo away, and begins looking over the statue a little more in detail. He nods his head to Loryn's idea. " Yea, Loryn's right. If its not evil, lets leave it be. "
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Thursday January 26th, 2023 10:05:17 PM
Mole has no objections to digging up the graves.
"I can take the statue apart." He says pulling off his mining pick from his back.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20+12=22 ; Thursday January 26th, 2023 10:06:53 PM
Gnubert looks over the altar as he was asked. The cleric takes the time to study it from all angles (Knowledge Religion DC 22) before sharing with the group what he believes it is.
"I have no way to cleanse this area of any unholiness other than remove curse. I have not been blessed with the ability to hallow an area by the Gods as of yet. However, I can consecrate this area tomorrow if we would like to go that route."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield d20+2=7 ; Thursday January 26th, 2023 11:03:23 PM
If it is too late in the day to start digging on the graves, he will wait for the morning. However, if there is plenty of daylight to burn, he will get started on the first grave.
(Perception: 7)
DM Steve -- Sorry, Groggy. It was just a thought. d4=4 Friday January 27th, 2023 12:45:22 AM
Ash puts Olso away and takes another look at the statue. Drack agrees with Mortimer about investigating the graves, He would prefer to destroy the statue than simply topple it, and to burn the place if they can’t otherwise cleanse the evil. Mole says he can destroy the statue. Manolo is quiet. Torrynashkabbeth thinks about courses of action. She suggests that Grog could topple the statue. Loryn suggests Manolo focus on his bow skills. He thinks there is little chance of someone showing up in the short term, and that they camp a few hundred feet away and be fine. Gnubert looks the altar over. He says he may be able to do more to help tomorrow. Mortimer gages that it is too late in the day for grave-digging, and will start in the morning.
The only things that the paladins have said were evil are the pieces in Drack’s bag – the altar and the statue did not detect as such. Gnubert agrees with Mortimer’s previous assessment – the symbol they found is not a symbol in common use by any major Woldian religion, the altar looks rather generic.
As it is getting late, the group moves away from the abandoned homestead and sets up camp. The night passes uneventfully, and folks are able to prepare new spells in the morning. Mortimer starts digging while the others have a chance to follow through on whatever they have planned and prepared.
Mortimer also needs to make a DC 15 fortitude save or lose 4 points of charisma.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/25 d20=3 ; d20=6 ; Friday January 27th, 2023 1:32:12 AM
Manolo is trying to be helpful with anyone who needs help. First roll is Aid another Second roll is for the saving throw for Manolo condition
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:20 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday January 27th, 2023 6:51:29 AM
Torryn dutifully ignored the grave digging. Mortimer was so good at it; she'd only get in the way. She was though, more concerned about Manolo, albeit she didn't think that there was much she could do to help. Maybe Drack could. He was a Holy Warrior. They could do all sorts of stuff. they weren't so good at dancing though. She consoled herself with that knowledge.
All this rumination! Her mind was becoming cluttered and distracted. As it was so quiet, she found a piece of flat ground and practiced her forms, which for Torryn, flowed like a dance. That done, she sat, cross-legged and meditated for a while. It felt good. No matter the badness and icky stuff, there was always something good and beautiful to savour. She gave thanks to her patrons for all that before re-joining the others.
"So, what did I miss?" She asked cheerily.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield d20+4=8 ; Friday January 27th, 2023 8:44:45 AM (Fort Save: 8 vs -4 Charisma drain, fail.)
"I think that dirt devil did something to me? I'm not feelin' so good.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 2d8=14 ; Friday January 27th, 2023 10:20:34 AM
Before camping for the night, Drack will lay hands on anyone that needs it. (As far as I can tell from the headers, Manolo is the only one injured.) Drack will lay hands on manolo once for 14 hp points of healing.
In the morning, Drack will do his usual prayers, and move to see what Mortimer is up to. Upon hearing him exclaim he wasn't feeling so good, and Drack not seeing any battle injuries upon him, Drack will detect evil upon the grave.
"This grave may be cursed or evil Mortimer. I'm checking for evil now. If it's not an injury, there's not much I can do about it. You may need our new friend the cleric to take a look."
Spells: Bless(c), Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield Friday January 27th, 2023 11:40:16 AM
Mortimer steps away from the grave with his trusty shovel in hand. He gives Drack a chance to assess the issue. Just what he needs ... another curse. He was beginning to consider his bloodline a boon in the form of a curse.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday January 27th, 2023 5:02:41 PM
Loryn perks up at Mortimer's distress as well.
"Gnubert, can you do anything with curses or diseases or at least determine if either of those things are the cause of Mortimer's distress?"
"Getting back to town and to additional assistance might have moved up on the list of things to do if Gnubert cannot help from here."
Lorryn did not know what else to do. The action plan was to consecrate the area with a blessing or through channeled positive energy and or holy water and then head out. It seemed like something to do, though he had no idea if it would have any effect.
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/5
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Friday January 27th, 2023 8:45:29 PM
Ash keeps an eye on Gnubert to see how hes handling the new crew. He also keeps an eye on mortimer to make sure he is okay.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Friday January 27th, 2023 10:31:53 PM ”I have no problem preparing to rest for the night. It has been a long few weeks and a rest among friends would be fantastic. Not to mention I am famished! Can anyone cook something better than trail rations?”. Gunbert shifts his pack and awaits the group’s decision.
DM Steve -- This grave may be cursed or evil. d4=4 ; Saturday January 28th, 2023 4:55:56 PM
Drack offers to heal anyone who was injured, but no one seems to need it. (OOC: Manolo has been showing 13/25 hit points since holiday break ended, but I thought all of this hit points and all but one of his ability damage had been healed.) He looks for evil on the grave that Mortimer is working on when Mortimer doesn’t feel well. Mole is quiet. Loryn asks if Gnubert can do anything to help Mortimer. He thinks the plan is to consecrate the area and go back to town. Torrynashkabbeth finds her mind racing, and works on her forms to calm it before meditating. Manolo tries to help. (OOC: See OOC for Drack. By the way, the one remaining point of dex lost would be regained in the night, so Manolo should no longer have any ability damage. Character sheet approved.) Gnubert asks whether there is a cook in the group. Mortimer wakes feeling unwell. He suspects the creature that attacked him did something, and worries about a curse. Ash keeps an eye on Gnubert and Mortimer.
Knowing that Mortimer may have some affliction and having heard the plan Loryn has in mind, Gnubert can select spells for the day as he thinks appropriate.
Drack looks for more evil in the area, but does not detect any. Mortimer finds that there is a body in the grave, buried without a coffin or shroud. This is not a proper way to perform a burial. Further, the body seems to have been buried upright, as he finds the head first and carefully clears soil down to the shoulders. Drack, checking again, finds no evil – but that does not mean it wasn’t once evil. Only an extremely powerful aura would linger through the night after the destruction of the force animating those elementals.
Grog is anxious to get back to Windhorn. He doesn’t like that this place is so close.
"I think maybe we should head back. That would be fair on Morty. He's not looking his usual 'colourful' self" Torryn was more concerned for Mortimer than she was for whatever had been here. According to Drack, it wasn't here now. Moreover, these stones weren't going anywhere in a hurry. She then turned to Gnubert. "Loryn is a good cook, but if it's a heart meal you want, then - again, it looks like heading back is called for. What does everyone else think?." She didn't want to make the decision herself and would happily roll with whatever was decided.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20+11=30 ; Saturday January 28th, 2023 8:23:23 PM
Gnubert is aware of the issue Mortimer faces, and in the morning when he prays for his spells he takes the time to ask for a Consercration, and a way to restore Mortimer's color. The cleric casts Detect Poison on Mortimer first to see if he can be healed in a more mundane way, and then takes the time to do a heal check (DC 30) on Mortimer. "Mortimer hold still for just a moment let me examine you." Gnubert pulls out his healers kit, and sets it nearby so he can use it if necessary.
If the cleric can help Mortimer he will do so next round. If not he will consecrate the graves, and altar.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+10=27 ; Monday January 30th, 2023 7:52:47 AM
Loryn smiles at the compliment from Torrynashkabbeth and adds "The trick Gnubert is to have something to cook, and we are pretty low on such things, but I'll do what I can." Cooking 27
With the discovery of the improperly and quite oddly buried man, Loryn's plans are forced to change. "We need to dig him out, See if we can determine cause of death and properly bury him."
That done, with Gnubert's consecration ceremony over the altar, statue and to Loryn most importantly, the graveyard. Loryn can think of nothing or reason to not be headed home.
"Let's keep this location in mind and come out no and again to see if anything is stirring up around here."
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 1st lvl: 6/7 2nd lvl: 4/5
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 d20+4=15 ; Monday January 30th, 2023 9:48:18 AM
Drack will assist with a proper burial for the two corpses, and then assist Gnubert if he needs any (15 to aid another on Gnubert's heal check).
Following consecration and a proper burial, Drack agrees with Grog and Loryn that they should get back to town, but check on this place now and then. "With the way things seem to keep happening in town, it wouldn't be a surprise for something to have happened while we are gone. I think we should still keep an eye on Angus. He had an evil taint to him."
Spells: Bless(c), Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:22/17/19. temp/hp:39/34. false life, shield d20+5=17 ; Monday January 30th, 2023 10:45:57 AM (ooc: Im assuming this affliction has a visual effect since it's draining Mortimer's charisma. Is he breaking out in a rash, red bumps or is the flesh rotting off the bone?)
"Yeah, more than thankful if ya 'ave a go at it, Gnubert. Does it matter that I was turned ta stone a few nights ago?"
While the priest works his magic, Mortimer asks, "You wouldn't 'appen ta know Noma Sparklescheme, back in Windhorn? She's the priestess at the Chapel of Wardd. I used ta be her gravedigger, but I also help'd with other chores around the grounds."
As Gnubert continues with his examination, he considers why the body was buried upright. He had never seen such a thing in his grave digging career, but he might have heard of it. (Religion: 17)
Mortimer agrees with everybody else to call it quits and head back to the Hamlet.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:39/34. false life Monday January 30th, 2023 7:43:06 PM (ooc: correcting the name line info.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 Monday January 30th, 2023 7:44:08 PM
"Whatever it is about this place.... I would prefer to go back to the Hamlet and investigate more", Manolo says. "We are better of there", he continues.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Monday January 30th, 2023 7:52:12 PM
DMs, is Manolo's character sheet done, correct and approved? Either way, I need a reply to my email sent tonight to this effect so I can clear Manolo. Until I get this email AND his sheet is approved by you as correct and approved, the effects on Manolo's play that I listed are in effect as well as what is scheduled to happen on Wednesday.
Looking forward to your reply with great anticipation gentlemen. I've heard from Manolo and seen his post above.
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Edit: Manolo's character sheet is approved. :)
Hallelujah!
DM Steve -- I would prefer to go back to the Hamlet and investigate more. Monday January 30th, 2023 10:42:35 PM
Mortimer thanks Gnubert for offering to help, and mentions that he was turned to stone recently. He asks if Gnubert knows Noma, and ponders why a body would be buried upright. Ash and Mole are quiet. Manolo agrees that returning to the hamlet would be better, and they might be able to investigate more things there. Drack assists with the proper burial of the two corpses, correctly surmising that the other received the same treatment. He worries that something may have happened in town. Torrynashkabbeth agrees with heading back, and worries about Mortimer. Loryn does what he can for cooking. When the body is found, Loryn suggests digging it out and giving it a proper burial. Then they will be ready to head home. Gnubert prepares to consecrate the area, and tries in various ways to figure out what has happened to Mortimer.
Gnubert does not detect poison, but after examining Mortimer decides that he has become infected. Since remove disease and consecrate don’t need the same slot, he can cast both that day. . . (make a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against DC 15).
Mortimer does not know of a tradition of burying bodies upright, but he has heard of those who consider burial without a coffin to be closer to nature. An upright burial in a coffin would feel disrespectful, as the bones would fall into a pile. Maybe without the coffin it doesn’t matter so much.
As for the disease, it doesn’t so much seem that Mortimer looks different as that he is out of sorts.
After preparing the bodies in a more respectful manner and consecrating the area, a fair chunk of day has passed. But the party is still able to get back to Windhorn and to their own place before sundown.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday January 31st, 2023 4:40:28 AM
It had been a long day and she hadn't even done any digging! Poor Morty, he really wasn't at his best, but was still far better at digging than was she. Digging; that was something that seemed to recur for their group. It was a good thing therefore that they had Morty. She felt sure that he'd be fine again soon enough and worrying wouldn't speed that along. Instead she tended to Spot. Spot had earned herself a good rest and a hearty meal. Torryn combed and groomed her thoroughly before refreshing her own person and attire with a few judicious Mending magics. Only then did she eat.
Torryn hoped that nothing untoward had happened in her absence. She had plans: an early start to practice her 'dance' and then off to visit Agratha and her family and then maybe pick up some lavender oil for her hair. She was certain that the others could easily handle all the 'sensible' stuff in her absence.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Tuesday January 31st, 2023 8:08:56 AM
Ash was glad to be back in Windhorn. Once back, his first goal was getting all the road grit and dirt off of him. He didn't act like a rich kid, but certain aspects of his former life bled through at times. Once cleaned up, he heads downstairs for some food and to check in with the others and see what they're up to,
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20+9=14 ; d20+9=25 ; d4=2 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2023 10:45:31 AM
Gnubert clicks his tongue as he examines Mortimer, "I think I can help. This affliction is a disease. I should be able to help with the Gods help." Gnubert prayers, and then presents his holy symbol (DC 14, use hero point DC 25). The cleric is covered in sweat as he feels the divine power struggle to heal Mortimer, however a second burst of divine energy finally cure Mortimer of his affliction. Gnubert then reaches out a hand and casts Lesser Restoration restoring 2 points of Charisma. "There that should help a bit. The rest sure clear up on its own. Sorry I couldn't do more."
Gnubert packs up his things, and walks to the altar where he prays again for a moment. I falsh of light springs from his holy symbol as he casts Consecrate on the altar, and area around it.
Gnubert smiles at the group, "Thank you for allowing me to help. My feet feel compelled to walk with all of you if that is ok? The need to continue in the direction I was headed has passed. I suppose the Gods are telling me something." Gnubert walks with the others laughing at his own jokes, and smiling at the groans from his dad jokes.
Once arriving at Windhorn Hamlet Gnubert turns to Mortimer, "You asked if I knew Noma, and I do not believe I do. However, I should introduce myself, and ask if the temple has a room I can stay in while here. Can you point me in the direction of the temple please?"
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+10=23 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2023 12:03:36 PM
Glad to be home, because that's where the kitchen is. First, he had to secure his geko mount. Would need to come up with a name for him at some point. Didn't seem right to simply call it nothing. Tomorrow he'd have another longer conversation and they could come up with something. For now, saddle off, some water and a stall where it could rest was in order.
A quick Prestidigitation later and the gnome feels right as rain and heads immediately into the kitchen at Minerva's Boarding House. As he goes he invites Gnubert, "No need to stay at the temple, unless you want, there is room at Minerva's and we have a contract with Windhorn for run of the place." He gives Gnubert a space of a moment and adds in a singsong voice "There's a fully stocked kitchen that I know my way about. C'mon we're practically cousins. Glitter falls and upon landing is glitter dust. Food awaits" Loryn all but pulls Gnubert towards Minerva's and the promise of fresh hot food
The gnome does not disappoint and soon as the boarding house smelling of savory meats and sweet after dinner sticky buns.
Cooking profession 23
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
OOC i've updated our Woldipedia page and encourage everyone to add to the chronicles of our adventures and also a communal way to keep track of stuff. Link at the bottom of the game page
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday January 31st, 2023 1:32:58 PM
Drack memorizes spells in the morning, and assists Mortimer as he needs. Upon his completion, Drack commends him for a job well done.
"Good work Mortimer. I'll memorize lesser restoration tomorrow to heal up what Gnubert's spell couldn't quite finish."
"I don't know about everyone else, but right after we get back, I'm gonna take a walk around town and find out what mischief has occurred while we were gone. Hopefully no one was burned alive. After making sure the town is good, I will be happy to join in an food, drink, cleaning, and a good nights rest in a bed."
Spells: Bless, Prot. from evil Lay on hands: used 1/8
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Tuesday January 31st, 2023 1:34:42 PM
Drack takes a walk around town upon seeing to his horse after their return. He will speak with those that are out and about to make sure all is well.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d4=1 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2023 8:22:13 PM
"I can help with restoring lost strength from the disease." He says to Drack and Mortimer. He restores one point of lost ability score.
Mole is glad to be back in town. He was thirsty and needed a drink.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:39/34. false life Tuesday January 31st, 2023 8:22:51 PM
There was always this one fact of life that, unbeknownst to Mortimer, was only a fact for himself ... that healing magic was painful. He resigned to accept this fact. In fact, he considered that if it wasn't painful, you apparently weren't doing it right. So when faced with Gnubert, he closed his eyes and braced for impact. And like a red-hot poker to the eye, it was excruciatingly proper and good. As the tremors of pain fade from his expression, Mortimer opens his eyes feeling much better. He graciously thanks the gnomish cleric.
"Ya showed that disease who's boss, yeah!"
When Gnubert inquired about lodging at the chapel, Mortimer agrees with Loryn and offers him a room at Minerva's boarding house.
As the kitchen stoves blaze to life, Mortimer decides that he will take a walk around the hamlet with Drack and make sure there aren't any fires to put out. "These townies ... what can ya do?" He makes sure his badge is shiny and in full view.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:34/34. Tuesday January 31st, 2023 8:24:10 PM (ooc: I keep forgetting to correct the info in my name line.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 17/15/12 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 d20=3 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2023 10:34:17 PM
Manolo joins Drack as well. Manolo tries to find any useful information as well about possible strange things happening.
Local knowledge 11 .
DM Steve -- We're practically cousins. Tuesday January 31st, 2023 10:45:26 PM
Torrynashkabbeth hopes nothing bad happened while they were gone, and makes plans for what to do tomorrow. Drack helps Mortimer and thanks him. He promises to finish the recovery process tomorrow. Once in town, he plans to find out what happened while they were gone. Mortimer does not enjoy the healing process, but can tell right away that it is working. In town, he seconds Loryn’s offer of a place for Gnubert to stay. He, too, takes a walk around town after dropping things off at the boarding house. Loryn is glad to be back to a proper kitchen. He takes care of his gecko. After telling Gnubert he’s welcome to stay at the boarding house and promising fresh food, Loryn starts cooking. Ash is glad to be back. He takes time to clean up. Manolo joins Drack around town. Gnubert helps Mortimer by removing the disease and healing as much of the damage as he can. He talks about seeing if he can stay at the chapel of Wardd. Mole helps Mortimer as well, ensuring that Mortimer can recover after a good, long rest.
As the others explain to Gnubert, Minerva’s Boarding House was bought by the town when Minerva left. The party has been allowed to stay in return for helping around the area. The boarding house has adequate rooms for ten, plus a kitchen, a large sitting / dining / common area, and a now-unused master bedroom.
Loryn’s preparations are excellent, as they usually are, and Gnubert has seldom had such a meal.
When Drack, Manolo, and Mortimer tour the town, and when Mole finds the tavern, all talk is about the preparations for the Festival. Had the party come into town from the direction of New Elenna rather than the Red Hills, they would have seen the fairgrounds full of people setting up to stay the night. While people grumble about the Festival not being what it used to be, it was still the biggest annual event in Windhorne. Manolo and Drack estimate the town’s population has grown several hundred for the moment.
As for events in the weeks that they were gone, not much unusual seems to have happened.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday February 1st, 2023 10:28:19 AM
Following the tour of town by part of the group, Drack settles in for a good nights sleep, not in armor for a change. Upon waking the next morning and joining everyone for breakfast, Drack will go over the events recently.
"Looks like things have been relatively quiet in town while while we were gone, which i find somewhat surprising. Glad it's finally happened. Seems like a good time to split up the cash and take whats not being claimed to the catacombs for resale. Thanks to Mortimer's careful calculations, we have the following."
52 gold Small Leather Armor (8): 20g each 160g Small Wooden Shields (9): 3g each 27g Small Short Swords (8): 10g each 80g Small Short Bows (9): 30g each 127g Small Arrows (120): 1g for 20 6g Small MW Arrows (20): 7g per arrow 140g Dog Slicer - Small MW Short Sword 310g Giant Gecko, medium-sized (with tack): Loryn-claimed Bull’s Strength Potion (2) Cure Light Wounds Potion (3) Alchemist Fire (2) +1/+1 Snake-headed Quarterstaff 4,600g (Plus it has some alignment snitching special ability) ??
Goodberry Wand (23 charges) 375g approx. Boots of Elvenkind 2,500g Bag of Holding (type 1) 2,500g Invisibility Potion Elixir of Hiding
"It's up to you all if you want to claim something. Nothing is really there for me. Torry and I should probably each take a bull strength potion, and I think the bag of holding is a good item for the group to keep, as well as the cure light wound potions. What else isn't claimed, Ill sell at the catacombs to split the coin."
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Wednesday February 1st, 2023 10:54:23 AM
Gnubert smiles at Loryn and laughs at the glitterdust joke. The cleric endulges in a good meal, "That certainly beats trail rations! Thank you so much! I could eat a bit more but then I would be worried my chainshirt wouldn't fit." The cleric laughs. "Can you point me to any empty room where I can lay my things down. Then I will head to the local temple, and see if I can help in anyway."
As Gnubert makes his way towards the temple he asks several locals about the festival, and what they are celebrating.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:16 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday February 1st, 2023 11:29:14 AM
"I thought Manny claimed the boots." Torryn pondered aloud
"As to the potions, I think they'd likely be put to best use in your hands, Drack. To be honest, I'm still not sure if I paid off all my debt - you know, from my long bow. maybe Morty has an accurate tally of that. Sorry, I kind of lost track. I've got..um.. about 30 gold to my name. So I think that it would best if you guys just split everything between you. Oh, and I agree about the bag of holding thing - it's just, I don't want to carry it. We dancers like to be free of stuff like that. Torryn concluded with a smile. She really was rather poor with money. If she had it, she typically gave it away to worthier causes. She didn't miss it. She didn't need much.
"Soooo....if you don't need me, I need to practice. It's the Festival and there'll be dancing! I'm going to try to win Best dancer again." She beamed delightedly at the prospect and her hair sparkled so much it seemed as if lightning was dancing through the ends.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday February 1st, 2023 11:52:31 AM
“Fair enough Torry. You are out, and Gnuberts out this time, thought he’d be welcome to join us on a permanent basis. I shouldn’t take the curing potions since Domi grants me that gift. Neither should I take hiding or invisibility. It is not my way. If Manolo wants the boots, fine. Makes sense for him. Anyone else?
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 17 Wednesday February 1st, 2023 11:54:25 AM
Ooc(though he’d be welcome. Glad you’ve joined us Gnubert)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Wednesday February 1st, 2023 3:52:38 PM
Ash shakes his head when offered any of the loot. He wanted the cash to begin helping with some projects he had in mind.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:18/13/15. temp/hp:34/34. Wednesday February 1st, 2023 4:37:45 PM
Mortimer thinks keeping all potions, scrolls, elixirs and alchemical items as party treasure is fine. They're worth more to keep around than to sell at half price. Unless the item was created for an evil purpose, like Potion of Annoyance or a Scroll of Bad Hair Day. As far as keeping track of group debt due to item claiming ... he doesn't have the slightest idea how to do that kind of math.
Of the list of goods from this little adventure, Mortimer is happy with his petrified squirrel. He thinks it might be full of nut-shaped diamonds. Popping this stony piñata is a risk he's willing to take.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday February 1st, 2023 6:55:57 PM
Loryn beams a smile as his friends, old and new enjoy the meal. It feels good very deep to him to see faces light up as somwthing he made strikes a chord with them. Food was amazing like that and he firmly believed it should be part of every diplomats playook. How can folks be angry when their mouths are so happy. Loryn smiled again at the thought and cleans up.
Loryn heads upstairs and pauses at the Master bedroom. It is just sitting there unused. Should I. Well maybe just to see what it's like inside. No no, well maybe. Loryn cracks the door and see how the room feels. A bit of lounging and he decides the room is too large. It ends up feeling wrong.
Heading out, Loryn heads to teh festival area to take in the sights and smells and to see if there is anything new and unusual in the area for sale
On the loot, Loryn will take the Bag of Holding as part of his loot.
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
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