Panzer Braun (David F) AC 32 (T16, FF28) CMD 27 HP 85/87 ) Character Sheet Tuesday January 31st, 2023 7:58:46 PM
Once they have made it back to Freedom's landing, Panzer looks the village over, trying to see if they have made it in time.
DM Jon-Paul - Roots & Vines Tuesday January 31st, 2023 8:51:30 PM Zazu avoids touching the dead thing, and indeed feels a little upset that friends spoke harshly like that. The elf is quiet on the way back home & worries about Beech's strong negative feelings toward the Culverwood.
Beech beings a calm rant about the Sorcerer bloodline that flows through his veins and how fire is a large part of that however diluted it might be. Also, he tries to determine the extent of shadow activities.
Sahabiel born and raised within the familiar landscape of the Culverwood, gives Zazu a nod. She then mulls over several topics on the way home, but what concerns her most has to do with the divination that was given to her, which explained their need at home.
Panzer looks the village over, trying to see if they have made it in time.
Upon arriving at Freedom's Landing, you discover that it is a lovely morning in mid-Spring when the day is shattered by screams coming from the river! You arrive to see hundreds of huge vines have sprung from the Lygn Bridge absolutely covering the Bridge and Quay from shore to shore in thick, writhing vines. What’s worse, several citizens are ensnared!
For those of you that have the specified skills...
Know Nature DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { The animated roots and vines are living and made of wood. }
Know Arcana DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: { The effect is similar to a Black Tentacles spell! }
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 d20+15=31 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2023 9:00:57 PM I know everyone here has a good heart, I'm not worried about that. But the Culverwood can be terrifying on a good day, I don't want to see what it's like if it's actively upset with us... though I suppose this darkness is exactly that.
As the approach the village Lothlo scans the village and the surrounding area for any signs something is wrong, or any unusual shadowy areas approaching the village.
Perception = 31
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 68/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+10=22 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+20=32 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2023 9:07:53 PM
Naithi calls out The Roots and Vines appear to be made of living wood. From what I can tell it isn't sentient. (DM, please correct me if I'm wrong about not being sentient)
Knowledge Nature= 22 Knowledge Arcane= 18 Knowledge Nature to determine if it is sentient= 32
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Wednesday February 1st, 2023 9:52:23 AM
Beech sees the vines, then sees some of the villagers and a couple he considers friends, he summons a flaming sphere (casts the spell) and then starts rolling it through the vine, next to the trapped people, trying to force the vines to retreat leaving the people alone... "Get them out or it'll eventually kill them." He yells to the others, having taken no time in delaying in trying to assist...
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 68/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+4=13 ; d20+4=16 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2023 2:12:46 PM Does anyone have a plan before I charge in there? My first though would be to freeze it since it looks like it came up through the water, but I didn't prepare anything like that.
ooc: Ignore the rolls. I confused detect magic (core spell) with greater detect magic (not a core spell)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 32 (T16, FF28) CMD 27 HP 85/87 ) Character Sheet Wednesday February 1st, 2023 4:02:20 PM
OOC How thick are these vines? Like pencil and broom handle thick or like arm and leg thick? Has it been more than three hours since the hound fight? IC Panzer understands what Naithi means but it doesn't stop him from running in anyway. He draws one of the adamantine kukri as he runs. ( Dunno if it'll be a double move or not, if it is that's his turn, if not) He tries to pull people free of the vines, cutting at the vines if he has to.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 d20+5=23 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+20=34 ; d8+9=11 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2023 7:16:20 PM
Remembering that the shadow hounds didn't like the cold iron, Lothlo find the nearest trapped citizen and and sends a cold iron arrow into the plant (and does so in a place that won't put the citizen at risk, and for all similar attacks in upcoming rounds will make sure no citizens are at risk)
Attack = 34 Damage = 11
knowledge arcana=23 knowledge nature = 8
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 d20+8=10 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2023 8:57:06 PM
Sahabiel is unsure if this mass of vines sprouting from their bridge can be considered proper plants, or whether this counts as one massive plant creature or many lesser ones, but she has seen stranger... and she tries to pick the vines holding the villagers as she casts Command Plants, because she would not forgive herself later if she didn't try despite her uncertainty and it later turned out that would have been the obvious solution.
Command Plants, CL8, affects up to 16HD of plant creatures, no two of which can be more than 30 foot apart. Target of the spell: the vines holding villagers captive. Just in case these things have SR I rolled a caster check above.
Sahabiel attempts to compel as many of these vines as will come under her influence, to safely let their captives go free - and ideally out of reach of unaffected vines.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 68/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Wednesday February 1st, 2023 8:58:16 PM
Posting an attack now.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 68/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Wednesday February 1st, 2023 8:58:16 PM
Posting an attack now.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 68/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+13=20 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+1=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2023 9:13:07 PM
As the others charge in without a plan Naithi and Camalayas join them in a unified attack
Hit AC 23 for 29 (8dmg are flaming from embryons tearss)
(I'm using the coordinated attack ability for Naithi and Camalayas. They share 1 attack roll and add both their damage together. +2 were added to my attack roll for Maab's gift and +1 for enhanced attack SU)
DM Jon-Paul - Roots & Vines d20+10=12 ; d20+10=30 ; d6+4=8 ; d20+10=21 ; d6+4=9 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2023 11:00:45 PM Beech Beech sees the vines, then sees some of the villagers and a couple he considers friends, he summons a flaming sphere (casts the spell) and then starts rolling it through the vine, next to the trapped people, trying to force the vines to retreat leaving the people alone... "Get them out or it'll eventually kill them."
Naithi Does anyone have a plan before I charge in there? My first thought would be to freeze it since it looks like it came up through the water, but I didn't prepare anything like that.
Panzer Panzer understands what Naithi means but it doesn't stop him from running in any way. He draws one of the adamantine kukri as he runs. He tries to pull people free of the vines, cutting at the vines if he has to.
Lothlo Remembering that the shadow hounds didn't like the cold iron, Lothlo finds the nearest trapped citizen and sends a cold iron arrow into the plant.
Sahabiel Sahabiel is unsure if this mass of vines sprouting from their bridge can be considered proper plants, or whether this counts as one massive plant creature or many lesser ones, but she has seen stranger... and she tries to pick the vines holding the villagers as she casts Command Plants because she would not forgive herself later if she didn't try despite her uncertainty and it later turned out that would have been the obvious solution.
After searching his memories, Naithi realizes, these roots & vines are not in fact sentient. As Beech sends his flaming sphere around the roots & vines, although it appears to be affecting the mass, the mass takes no damage.
Panzer Braun realizes more than three hours have passed since embarking on the trek homeward from the Culverwoods. Anyone within sight of the Lygen Bridge can determine that these roots & vines are as thick as an arm & a leg. As you run into the Lygan bridge to free your townsfolk you are immediately attacked with a heavy vine, but due to your stature, it misses you. You can engage trying to free the townfolks next round.
Lothlo appears to have hit the vines Highlight to display spoiler: {but doesn't appear to have caused it any harm.}
Sahabiel casts her spell but the vines Highlight to display spoiler: { appear to ignore your spell. }
Naithi and Camalayas join their friends in a unified attack against the vines and are immediately attacked by vines. Naithi gets smacked & takes 8 points of damage. Camalayas also gets a similar vine to smack him(her?) & Camalayas takes 9 points of damage. Your unified attack against the vine(s) Highlight to display spoiler: { appears successful and it appears you may have hurt it. }
(OCC: Map to come tomorrow...family came over and prevented my cartography skills from firing.)
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) d20+9=29 ; d20+9=24 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=17 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 12:29:09 AM
Boyo hops to within 30 ft of the plants. Zazu casts a scorching ray at the vines. The ranged touch attack hits touch AC 29. That's a crit threat, and the follow up hits touch AC 24. Damage, if I understand how it works correctly, is 14 fire damage plus an additional 17 fire damage from the crit.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character 8d6=29 ; 3d6=10 ; d20+9=16 ; d6+4=7 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 1:04:06 PM
Beech directs the flaming Sphere into an area next to a trapped villager, and then points his finger towards the "roots" and unleashes a Acidic Ray (bloodline power) "I can't drop a fireball, I can hit some friends that are trapped. Anyone able to do anything to plants directly, damage wise?"
Flaming Sphere damage 10 Acidic Ray AC 16 (touch) 7 Damage
ignore the 8d6 roll
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 d20+7=8 ; d20+16=32 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 7:31:26 PM
Sahabiel sees the vines are not affected by her prayer at all. "Nothing, hm? Well, it was worth a try... I'm afraid every other thing I have in mind is going to be a bit harder."
She starts to look around for a better understanding of the situation. Lygen bridge is only so wide, and between the flaming sphere floating about, and Naithi and Panzer going in close while also Lothlo needs a clear line of sight, the half-elf does not feel that competing for space at the bridgehead is necessarily the best thing she could be doing right now.
Instead, she starts looking around for a spellcaster... the whole scene looks like these tentacles must have only just appeared as they were approaching the settlement, and done so suddenly enough to completely surprise those settlers. That sort of growth out of nowhere reeks of magic.. and she would be one to know, it being one of her own common tricks as well. A caster, or... some sign of what caused this, anything, might be very near still indeed! With a quick prayer to the Will of the Wood to help her recognize any possible sources of magic, she begins to look over the riverbed below the bridge, and the opposite bank.
Detect Magic in a 60' cone, concentration up to 8 minutes. Assisting skill checks are Passive Perception 17, Active Perception d20+7=8 (<10, no benefit from that) and Survival (tracking/recognizing hiding spots) d20+16=32
"...I certainly hope this is not some mistake by my leshy spirit friends...", she thinks to herself. Beech and Panzer were already suspicious enough of every plant trying to kill them.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 68/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Thursday February 2nd, 2023 8:24:17 PM
ooc: Both Naithi and Camalayas are female. (Cuddly Mule, Fizgig the guard dog and Jen the Butler cat are male. Only Naithi and Camalayas are combatants though )
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Spiritual Sickle attack: d20+13=22 ; Damage if that hits: d8+1=3 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 8:25:51 PM
Nightingale had been running with her friends, but the screams, and then seeing the cause made her stop in her tracks. That the 'Wood would allow itself to be used in this way hurt her heart. Finally shaping out of her reverie, she dips into her magics and summons a ghostly/glowing sickle and sends it to attack the vines, close to one of the villagers (hopefully one who isn't near the ball of fire)
[Spiritual Hammer - BAB = 10+WIS = 13 to hit, Damage is D8+1 Force damage - lasts 4 rounds]
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 85/87 ) Character Sheet d20+12=21 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+5=23 ; d3+15=18 ; d3+15=18 ; d3+12=14 ; d3+12=15 ; d3+12=13 ; d3+11=12 ; d4+11=14 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 8:33:54 PM
Panzer begins cutting his way towards freeing the closest of the trapped people. He is confident that his adamantine Kukri will make short work of the vines. (all attacks are adamantine and magic except for the bite) Main hand 1 hits AC 21 for 18 damage Off hand 1 hits AC 16 for 18 damage Main hand 2 hits AC 10 for 14 damage Off hand 2 hits AC 25 and confirms to AC 19 for 28 damage Bite.hits AC 23 for 14 damage Once Panzer gets a person free he tells them to run back towards the rest of the group.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 d20+18=24 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+13=19 ; d8+9=17 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=16 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 8:59:38 PM I'm not sure how effective I'm being against this thing, any ideas? Lothlo pulls out a handful of arrows and gives it one more try to see if his first shot just didn't do enough to have an affect. Otherwise he'll need to rethink his strategy.
Attack 1 = 24 Damage 1 = 17
Attack 2 = 33 Damage 2 = 10
Attack 3 = 19 Damage 3 = 16
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target, threat range is doubled, +4 bonus on rollsto confirm crits." -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick, Slice Trick, Sunder Trick, Grapnel Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 68/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+13=30 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=14 ; d6+4=5 ; d6+1=7 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 9:08:45 PM
Naithi tells Camalayas to flank as both girls take a 5ft step in opposite directions to flank the vines. Still unsure how tough the vines are, the two limit themselves to one attack each in order to have the highest chances possible to penetrate the plants defenses. As they sink their teeth into the roots Naithi is pleased to discover a sweeter taste once she gets through the woody exterior.
Actions Both Naithi and Camalayas take a 5ft step in opposite directions to flank.
Naithi Hit AC 30 for 7 damage (2 are flaming from embryons tear)
Camalayas Hit AC 31, confirm crit = 14 for 11 dmg (4 flaming)
DM Jon-Paul - Roots & Vines Thursday February 2nd, 2023 9:50:11 PM Zazu : Boyo hops to within 30 ft of the plants. Zazu casts a scorching ray at the vines. The ranged touch attack hits touch AC 29.
Beech directs the flaming Sphere into an area next to a trapped villager, and then points his finger towards the "roots" and unleashes an Acidic Ray (bloodline power)
Sahabiel sees the vines are not affected by her prayer at all. Instead, she starts looking around for a spellcaster...
Nightingale had been running with her friends, but the screams, and then seeing the cause made her stop in her tracks. That the 'Wood would allow itself to be used in this way hurt her heart. Finally shaping out of her reverie, she dips into her magics and summons a ghostly/glowing sickle, and sends it to attack the vines, close to one of the villagers (hopefully one who isn't near the ball of fire)
Panzer begins cutting his way toward freeing the closest of the trapped people. He is confident that his adamantine Kukri will make short work of the vines.
Lothlo says, "I'm not sure how effective I'm being against this thing, any ideas?" He then pulls out a handful of arrows and gives it one more try to see if his first shot just didn't do enough to have an effect. Otherwise, he'll need to rethink his strategy.
Naithi and Camalayas Naithi tells Camalayas to flank as both girls take a 5ft step in opposite directions to flank the vines. Still unsure how tough the vines are, the two limit themselves to one attack each in order to have the highest chances possible to penetrate the plant's defenses. As they sink their teeth into the roots Naithi is pleased to discover a sweeter taste once she gets through the woody exterior. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Everyone, please place yourselves on the map. This is my interpretation of the area; with some help.
Zazu sees the attack hit the Roots & Vines, but no visible damage from the scorching ray. No burnt smells either.
Beech watching how his flaming sphere is affecting the Roots & Vines is dismayed realizing that neither the flaming spehere nor the acidic ray appears to have had any effect.
Sahabiel perceives Highlight to display spoiler: {No matter damage or activity, there will always be just as many as there were before. Fighting, magic, or fire; that won’t be the way to clear the roots and vines!}
Nightingale sees his spiritual sickle affect the vines and cause damage as the vine he hits pulls back and raises upwards as if to slap you.
Panzer both hits the Roots & Vines and manages to free the person he was trying to rescue.
Lothlo discovers as if he was having Deja Vu, that his arrows have no effect on the Roots & Vines.
Naithi and Camalayas although they believe to have discovered a tasty treat, perceive that the Roots & Vines are not reacting to their bites.
HP Tracker "Roots & Vines":: total damage received: -3, -18 & -29
The Roots & Vines do not attack this round.
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) d20+9=28 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 10:39:45 PM
Zazu tries an Acid Arrow. Reading a scroll ... hits touch AC28. That's 3 damage from acid this round, and 7 more next. If it has any effect.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Friday February 3rd, 2023 12:51:41 AM
Seriously? Beech is a 5x5 on that map...
The scale & map will be fixed today after some buy-in by the PtB.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 85/87 ) Character Sheet d20+12=27 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+5=23 ; d3+15=18 ; d3+15=18 ; d3+15=18 ; d3+12=15 ; d4+11=15 ; Friday February 3rd, 2023 10:28:54 AM
Panzer steps in among the vines and roots and keeps cutting his way towards people to get them free. He also watches as different people keep throwing the same elemental spells at the vines with null results. It seems that piercing weapons and so far all spells do not affect the vines and roots. Thankfully he and Naithi seem to have this in hand, so far.
Main hand 1 hits AC 27 and confirms to AC 21 for 18 damage, 36 damage if critical Off hand 1 hits AC 19 for 15 damage Main hand 2 hits AC 26 and confirms to AC 9 for 18 damage Off Hand 2 hits AC 9 gonna go with this misses Bite hits AC 23 for 15 damage
Do we know the plant AC yet?
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Friday February 3rd, 2023 12:59:08 PM
Nightingale will continue having her sickle attack the vines ...
OOC: Now, dumb question time, does she have to stay in once place while controlling the sickle, or can she move. The spell description doesn't really say ...
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 d20+7=8 ; d20+16=36 ; Friday February 3rd, 2023 1:24:39 PM
Sahabiel is looking at the mess of vines on the bridge, and her companions fighting it, with a pensive expression on her face as she makes sense of what she is seeing through magic sight. On top of why her attempt to control these things as if they were plants had no effect at all, a picture is forming in her mind.
Then she calls out to her companions, "If ya see yer chance to free the people being held, take it, but don't bother trying to cull or fight the vines otherwise.. I am starting to believe this is all one big area enchantment or something, there are just more spawned for any ya manage to cut, burn, or magic out of the lot -- ya are not going to win this one by attrition so don't wear out yer strength fighting an endless tide, safe some for when we find the source."
Holding her holy symbol for guidance, Sahabiel continues to survey the area around the bridge while keeping away from the tentacle vines...
Detect Magic continued from previous round, surveying for any magic that might be at the root of this. Supporting skills checks: Passive Perception 17, Active Perception d20+7 = 8 (again <10, she will have to continue to be methodical for the area because she certainly is not having any luck with spotting), Survival (tracking/identify likely hiding places) d20+16 = 36
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 68/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+13=18 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+1=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; Friday February 3rd, 2023 2:15:46 PM
Unsure why their coordinated attack worked but their bites did not, Naithi and Camalayas join together in another unified attack, charging another part of the roots.
Hit AC 21 for 20 (8dmg are flaming from embryons tears)
(I'm using the coordinated attack ability for Naithi and Camalayas. They share 1 attack roll and add both their damage together. +2 were added to my attack roll for Maab's gift and +1 for enhanced attack SU)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Friday February 3rd, 2023 2:45:48 PM
Naithi hears Sahabiel call out as the two charge (ooc: Our posts overlapped) and Naithi does as she says when choosing a location to attack.
HP updated as well
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Friday February 3rd, 2023 5:04:12 PM
Beech, just lets the sphere simmer, not giving it a command. He moves up, He stows his bow and pulls out his rope of climbing. "Panzer, get over here and stop trying to fight it. I've got an idea. I know my ideas are dangerous, but what the heck." He starts looking for friends in the close area, preferably 30-40' from where he's currently standing...
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Friday February 3rd, 2023 8:40:56 PM I can come too, Beech, if it will help. My arrows aren't doing a thing to these plants.,
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 85/87 ) Character Sheet Friday February 3rd, 2023 8:57:28 PM " I'm cutting folks loose before something bad happens. Use your plan with someone else til I get them all free. "
DM Jon-Paul - Roots & Vines d20+10=20 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=21 ; d6+4=7 ; Friday February 3rd, 2023 10:14:46 PM Zazu : Zazu tries an Acid Arrow. Reading a scroll ... hits touch AC28. That's 3 damage from acid this round, and 7 more next. If it has any effect.
Panzer steps in among the vines and roots and keeps cutting his way towards people to get them free. He also watches as different people keep throwing the same elemental spells at the vines with null results. It seems that piercing weapons and so far all spells do not affect the vines and roots. Thankfully he and Naithi seem to have this in hand, so far. I'm cutting folks loose before something bad happens. Use your plan with someone else til I get them all free.
Nightingale will continue having her sickle attack the vines ... (OOC: spell question)
Sahabiel is looking at the mess of vines on the bridge, and her companions fighting it, with a pensive expression on her face as she makes sense of what she is seeing through magic sight. On top of why her attempt to control these things as if they were plants had no effect at all, a picture is forming in her mind.
Then she calls out to her companions, "If ya see yer chance to free the people being held, take it, but don't bother trying to cull or fight the vines otherwise.. I am starting to believe this is all one big area enchantment or something, there are just more spawned for any ya manage to cut, burn, or magic out of the lot -- ya are not going to win this one by attrition so don't wear out yer strength fighting an endless tide, safe some for when we find the source."
Holding her holy symbol for guidance, Sahabiel continues to survey the area around the bridge while keeping away from the tentacle vines...
Naithi and Camalayas Unsure why their coordinated attack worked but their bites did not, Naithi and Camalayas joined together in another unified attack, charging another part of the roots.
Hit AC 21 for 20 (8dmg are flaming from embryon's tears) | Naithi hears Sahabiel call out as the two charges (ooc: Our posts overlapped) and Naithi does as she says when choosing a location to attack.
Beech Beech, just lets the sphere simmer, not giving it a command. He moves up, stows his bow, and pulls out his rope of climbing. "Panzer, get over here and stop trying to fight it. I've got an idea. I know my ideas are dangerous, but what the heck." He starts looking for friends in a close area, preferably 30-40' from where he's currently standing...
Lothlo I can come too, Beech, if it will help. My arrows aren't doing a thing to these plants.,
Everyone, please place yourselves on the map, if you haven't done so. Map has been updated.
Zazu sees the attack hit the vines & roots, but no visible damage from the acid arrow. No acrid smell either.
Panzer most of his hits connect into the vines and he manages to free the next person he was trying to rescue. Will careful mental analysis, you realize that Roots & Vine's AC is 16.
Beech letting his flaming sphere simmer down by not commanding it, gets an idea and jumps into action.
Sahabiel using her perception discovers Highlight to display spoiler: {that there are a total of 5 people grappled: 2 orphan orc teens, 2 fishermen, 1 hunter, and Town Councilman Tianna Nighttongue! Panzer has freed the two teens. You also become aware that the vines aren’t squeezing, only grappling and pinning those that were standing on the bridge when the vines appeared, you also become aware that the vines will defend by slapping anyone trying to break a vine or free a grappled person.}
Nightingale sees his spiritual sickle affect the vines and cause damage as the vine he hits pulls back and raises upwards as if to slap you again. (OOC: Yes, you may move around while concentrating on your sickle)
Lothlo stop the arrow attacks and joins his friend Beech.
Naithi and Camalayas coordinated attack manages to free the Town Councilman Tianna Nighttongue!
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Roots & Vines attacks Panzer Braun during his attack on the Roots & Vines but misses. Roots & Vines attacks Nightingale and also misses. Lastly, the Roots & Vines attacks Naithi & Camalayas and manages to eke out a slap across Naithi's face, for 7 points of damage.
HP Tracker "Roots & Vines":: total damage received: -3, -18 & -29, -12, -36, -15, -18
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) d20+7=8 ; d20+6=15 ; Saturday February 4th, 2023 10:32:15 AM
Well, no smell ... no effect ... maybe this is an illusion?
Zazu studies the thing carefully. He tries to figure out if it is an illusion. And as a wizard who loves illusions ...
Boyo tries too!
Zazu Will save: 8 with a natural 1!
Boyo Will save: 15
[[OOC: Zazu and Boyo are marked b/z on the map in pretty green.]]
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Saving Throws and Illusions (Disbelief): Creatures encountering an illusion usually do not receive saving throws to recognize it as illusory until they study it carefully or interact with it in some fashion. A successful saving throw against an illusion reveals it to be false, but a figment or phantasm remains as a translucent outline. A failed saving throw indicates that a character fails to notice something is amiss. A character faced with proof that an illusion isn't real needs no saving throw. If any viewer successfully disbelieves an illusion and communicates this fact to others, each such viewer gains a saving throw with a +4 bonus.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Saturday February 4th, 2023 1:54:30 PM
Nightingale wants to try and figure out where the base of the vines are, so that when her sickle vanishes she can summon a friend to attack the roots/base ... which frees her up to attack or use other spells
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Sunday February 5th, 2023 4:48:43 PM
Beech commands the rope to loop around one of his trapped friends, and also to one of the near by trees or buildings, then still holding it, he commands it to shorten, pulling the victim out... he hopes....
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 85/87 ) Character Sheet d20+12=31 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+6=7 ; d3+15=16 ; d3+15=18 ; d3+15=18 ; d3+12=15 ; d3+12=13 ; d3+12=14 ; Monday February 6th, 2023 5:47:19 PM
Panzer continues his swath of vegetative destruction and advances another 5 feet, hacking and slashing his way to the next trapped person (how many are still trapped?)
Main hand 1 hits AC31 and confirms for 34 slashing, adamantite, magic damage Off hand 1 hits AC 20 for 18 slashing, adamantite, magic damage Main hand 2 hits AC 26 and does not confirm for 15 slashing, adamantite, magic damage Off hand 2 hits AC 26 and confirms for 27 slashing, adamantite, magic damage Bite Hits AC misses ... slashing, piercing, and blunt damage As he cuts people free he urges them to leave the area of the bridge and get t safety.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Monday February 6th, 2023 7:36:28 PM
Lothlo does his best to aid Beech in freeing the trapped townsperson.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Monday February 6th, 2023 9:12:02 PM
Sahabiel feels relieved as Panzer frees the two teens, and Naithi manages to free Tianna. That is already half the people she was aware of freed, leaving only two fishermen and one of the hunters trapped by the vines. Trapped.. but not, as far as she can tell, being harmed..?
"It is just... holding people. And slapping back when attacked or when someones tries to free the people stuck in it. Could this be less an attack and more a.. distraction?" With as many people as are in the crowd behind them now, drawn in by the shouting and fighting, she is sure there must be at least a few, if not most, of the settlement's designated guards in the crowd. "Guards! Ya fan out around the settlement to see if anything else is going on while we're all down here. Hunters and any members of the volunteer militia here, ya pair up with the guard, we'll need the numbers. Watch each other's back, I want two pairs of eyes at all the key patrol points in the settlement up to the perimeter, and every pair in line of sight of two others so none of ya can be taken without someone seeing. If ya find anything amiss, flag it down the lines of sight towards here to let us know!"
DM Jon-Paul - Roots & Vines d20+10=30 ; d20+10=30 ; d6+4=8 ; d6+4=8 ; d20+10=11 ; Monday February 6th, 2023 10:00:36 PM Zazu wonders if this is an illusion. Zazu studies the thing carefully. He tries to figure out if it is an illusion. And as a wizard who loves illusions ...
Beech commands the rope to loop around one of his trapped friends, and also to one of the nearby trees or buildings, then still holding it, he commands it to shorten, pulling the victim out... he hopes...
Nightingale wants to try and figure out where the base of the vines are so that when her sickle vanishes she can summon a friend to attack the roots/base ... which frees her up to attack or use other spells
Sahabiel Sahabiel feels relieved as Panzer frees the two teens, and Naithi manages to free Tianna. That is already half the people she was aware of free, leaving only two fishermen and one of the hunters trapped by the vines. Trapped.. but not, as far as she can tell, being harmed..? "It is just... holding people. And slapping back when attacked or when someone tries to free the people stuck in it. Could this be less an attack and more a.. distraction?"
Lothlo Lothlo does his best to aid Beech in freeing the trapped townsperson.
Panzer continues his swath of vegetative destruction and advances another 5 feet, hacking and slashing his way to the next trapped person -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The Roots & Vines attack Panzer and succeed with a Critical hit & a confirmed Critical hit, slapping you across your head and dealing 16 points of blunt damage. When your headache dwindles you realize you released another trapped person.
The Roots & Vines then go to smack Lothlo but miss with a wide swing.
Beech Highlight to display spoiler: {Please roll your CMD & let me know what you get in a "Post Private to DMs".}
Zazu & Boyo Highlight to display spoiler: { Nope, It is not an illusion! }
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) d20+21=26 ; d20+15=17 ; Monday February 6th, 2023 10:47:50 PM
Zazu wonders if this IS a distraction? The elf circles around on Boyo, searching for any sign that there is more to fear. Who knows what might be going on while everybody is pruning this willful bush!
Perception Zazu: 26 Boyo: 17 plus scent
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Monday February 6th, 2023 11:04:37 PM
Nightingale contiunes having her spiritual weapon attack (this is it's last turn) and she pulls out a wand, moving while looking for a good place near the roots to call her friend to attack
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Tuesday February 7th, 2023 10:14:05 AM
Beech, if the magic rope doesn't work, will just keep watch... Mean while, he commands the flaming sphere to move out over the river and just sit there...
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 85/87 ) Character Sheet d20+12=13 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+6=7 ; d3+15=17 ; d3+15=18 ; d3+12=14 ; d3+12=15 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2023 5:48:19 PM
Panzer is hit in the face by the thickest vine ever. He stands stunned for a second and then continues the carnage. Clearly the blow has affected his aim because he misses wildly twice.
Main hand 1 Misses Off hand 1 hits and confirms to AC 28 for 35 slashing, adamantite, magic damage Main hand 2 Hits AC 21 for 14 slashing, adamantite, magic damage Off hand 2 hits for AC 21 15 slashing, adamantite, magic damage Bite Misses
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Tuesday February 7th, 2023 6:29:38 PM
Lothlo turns to one of the freed towns people Quick, can you fill us in on what is going on here? Where is everyone else? Is this the only danger in town right now?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Tuesday February 7th, 2023 6:34:09 PM
Naithi calls everyone over as she does a tactical retreat. The citizens are free (if I'm reading this right). We should pull back for now. I'm not sure if this is a spell, controlled plant, or a sentient plant creature, but it is not hurting anyone. If we attack it wet may only be injuring ourselves and wasting our spells before a more serious enemy shows themselves.
That aside, we shouldn't use violence when it is not necessary. We should set an example and save that for resort.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Tuesday February 7th, 2023 6:34:47 PM
Once Nightingale's sickle vanishes she uses her wand to summon a beautiful golden eagle who'll swoop down and try to attack the vines holding people
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 d20+7=24 ; d20+16=31 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2023 6:42:43 PM ooc - Quick check - my assumption that there would be an alarmed crowd watching all this saw no response, so are there more people here, or only us and the ensnared people, with the rest of the townsfolk conspicuously absent?
After her rallying call to any guardsmen hopefully in range, Sahabiel resumes her surveying with Detect Magic... they have still not found what is causing these vines to sprout in the first place.
Could not find my usual minipicture, so marked Sahabiel on the map as SHB, Detect Magic range 60' active, Perception d20+7 = 24 (Finally!), and Survival (identify hiding spots) d20+16 = 31
DM Jon-Paul - Roots & Vines d20+8=10 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=29 ; d6+4=7 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2023 8:02:27 PM Zazu & Boyo wonder if this IS a distraction. The elf circles around on Boyo, searching for any sign that there is more to fear. Who knows what might be going on while everybody is pruning this willful bush?
Nightingale continues having her spiritual weapon attack (this is its last turn) and she pulls out a wand, moving while looking for a good place near the roots to call her friend to attack. Once Nightingale's sickle vanishes she uses her wand to summon a beautiful golden eagle who'll swoop down and try to attack the vines holding people
Beech, if the magic rope doesn't work, will just keep watch... Meanwhile, he commands the flaming sphere to move out over the river and just sit there...
Panzer is hit in the face by the thickest vine ever. He stands stunned for a second and then continues the carnage. Clearly, the blow has affected his aim because he misses wildly twice.
Lothlo turns to one of the freed townspeople... Quick, can you fill us in on what is going on here? Where is everyone else? Is this the only danger in town right now?
Naithi and Camalayas calls everyone over as she does a tactical retreat. The citizens are free (if I'm reading this right). We should pull back for now. I'm not sure if this is a spell, a controlled plant, or a sentient plant creature, but it is not hurting anyone. If we attack it wet may only be injuring ourselves and wasting our spells before a more serious enemy shows itself.
That aside, we shouldn't use violence when it is not necessary. We should set an example and save that for the resort.
Sahabiel After her rallying call to any guardsmen hopefully in range, Sahabiel resumes her surveying with Detect Magic... they have still not found what is causing these vines to sprout in the first place. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Beech Highlight to display spoiler: { Your magic rope trick is successful. You have freed yet another townfolk.}
Sahabiel Highlight to display spoiler: { You are correct. The only other people here aside from you are the unfortunate people that just so happened to be on the bridge when this happened. The rest of the townsfolk are doing what the townsfolk normally do when not on the river or near it. Also, your Detect Magic range 60' active is giving a possible "ping" on something but you can't be sure. }
Panzer is a Glutton for punishment. The Roots & Vines attack and manages to slap Panzer for another 7 points of damage, but you freed the last of the trapped townfolk.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 62/87 ) Character Sheet Tuesday February 7th, 2023 8:11:42 PM
Hp adjusted
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Tuesday February 7th, 2023 10:32:10 PM
"Nope, nothing else around that I saw," says Zazu. "Not Boyo either!"
"Good work getting the people out of the bushes. Now what? Can anybody talk with plants?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character d20+8=20 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+8=10 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2023 4:18:06 PM "Well, fire isn't gonna clean up these plants, let me study them for a while...." Beech will go through his skills, arcane and spellcraft wise as well as wracking his mind about dungeons and such as well.... He doubts he'll figure out anything, but it's his job as he sees it...
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 62/87 ) Character Sheet Wednesday February 8th, 2023 5:17:51 PM
Closer to the far side than the party side, Panzer continues on and cuts his way free on the other side of the river. Hearing Beech, he gathers a few samples as he cuts his way free. ( I didn't make rolls to keep going since there are no more NPCs to rescue. If they are needed LMK)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Wednesday February 8th, 2023 7:09:24 PM Hmm, the townsfolk didn't really say much. Well, unless we think we have a brilliant idea for fighting this thing, attacking it further may be a fruitless effort.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Wednesday February 8th, 2023 7:49:51 PM "I.. think I've found something?!", Sahabiel says with sudden renewed energy in her voice. She moves 5' in the direction of what she thinks she saw (if possible), and continues to observe, giving her detection spell more time to pickup details now that she knows where to look. "Let me get a longer look, this detection method only gets so much at a glance..."
Second round of Detect Magic in the same place, to get a better reading of that aura.
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 8th, 2023 8:10:08 PM
Zazu tries to look where Sahabiel is indicating. The trickster uses ranged legerdemain to feel around over there.
DM Jon-Paul - Roots & Vines d20+10=26 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2023 9:02:03 PM Zazu "Nope, nothing else around that I saw," says Zazu. "Not Boyo either!" "Good work getting the people out of the bushes. Now what? Can anybody talk with plants?" Zazu tries to look where Sahabiel is indicating. The trickster uses ranged legerdemain to feel around over there.
Beech "Well, fire isn't gonna clean up these plants, let me study them for a while...." Beech will go through his skills, arcane and spellcraft wise as well as wracking his mind about dungeons and such as well... He doubts he'll figure out anything, but it's his job as he sees it...
Lothlo Hmm, the townsfolk didn't really say much. Well, unless we think we have a brilliant idea for fighting this thing, attacking it further may be a fruitless effort.
Sahabiel "I.. think I've found something?!", Sahabiel says with sudden renewed energy in her voice. She moves 5' in the direction of what she thinks she saw (if possible), and continues to observe, giving her detection spell more time to pick up details now that she knows where to look. "Let me get a longer look, this detection method only gets so much at a glance..."
The second round of Detect Magic is in the same place, to get a better reading of that aura.
Panzer Closer to the far side than the party side, Panzer continues on and cuts his way free on the other side of the river. Hearing Beech, he gathers a few samples as he cuts his way free. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
The Roots & Vines are doing its thing, just flailing its arms this way & that...
Try as he might, Zazu is just not close enough to feel anything...
Beech enters "Deep Think" to study what's at hand...
Lothlo seems to be at an impasse...stuck between logical constructs...
Sahabiel moves closer by 5' to hone in her skills...(have you moved your token closer or should I?)
Panzer cuts himself free but not before your pal tries another slap...and swings wide!
At this point, all the townsfolks have been extricated from the "Roots & Vines" Thingie. Have you learned anything from them, or just sent them on their way?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Wednesday February 8th, 2023 11:32:13 PM
Naithi is glad Sahabiel is on to someone and quickly questions the villagers as she directly observes the direction in question.
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Thursday February 9th, 2023 12:44:50 PM
Atop Boyo, Zazu moves up to Sahabiel (up to 140 ft with a double move).
"Here. let me feel around with my special invisible hand power," Zazu says.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Thursday February 9th, 2023 1:44:36 PM
Beech will use Detect Magic on the samples Panzer brings to him, and sees if he can figure out anything....
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 62/87 ) Character Sheet d20+4=15 ; Thursday February 9th, 2023 7:08:27 PM
Panzer looks warily at the bridge. The vines reminded him of a black tenatcles spell, which was a nasty piece of work. He was strong, but small, thus easier to ensnare, and he didn't want to test running back through it to rejoin his friends. Equally bad, in his mind maybe worse, would be trying to swim the river to get back. If it grabbed him there somehow he might drown. He puts on his thinking face, similar to a badger with constipation, and suddenly has a thought. " Hey, Beech! Can you toss me the end of that rope and haul me back when you get a minute? I'll look around over here until you have a chance." Panzer looks for clues on his side of the river. Perception 15
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 d20+15=33 ; Thursday February 9th, 2023 7:58:34 PM
Lothlo looks around for clues as to what caused these vines to appear and signs there is any additional danger. Lothlo tries again to get information from the townspeople, perhaps now that they are free they will say something. What happened here? Can you tell me what you know about the arrival of these vines? Is there any additional danger or strangeness that you saw? Any more unusual darkness in or around the town?
Perception = 33
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Thursday February 9th, 2023 9:01:42 PM ooc: The previous update gave me no results on my actions to base a new action on, so I can only continue to wait for the results of my second round of observing with Detect Magic?
Highlight to display spoiler: {My faux pa. Your spell detects the Presence of a magical aura. please tell me what you would have done knowing this.}
DM Jon-Paul | Combat Map Thursday February 9th, 2023 9:18:13 PM Zazu Atop Boyo, Zazu moves up to Sahabiel. "Here. let me feel around with my special invisible hand power," Zazu says. Beech will use Detect Magic on the samples Panzer brings to him, and sees if he can figure out anything.... Naithiis glad Sahabiel is on to someone and quickly questions the villagers as she directly observes the direction in question. Lothlo looks around for clues as to what caused these vines to appear and signs there is any additional danger. Lothlo tries again to get information from the townspeople, perhaps now that they are free they will say something. What happened here? Can you tell me what you know about the arrival of these Roots & Vines? Panzer looks warily at the bridge. The vines reminded him of a black tentacles spell, which was a nasty piece of work. He was strong but small, thus easier to ensnare, and he didn't want to test running back through it to rejoin his friends. Equally bad, in his mind maybe worse, would be trying to swim the river to get back. If it grabbed him there somehow he might drown. He puts on his thinking face, similar to a badger with constipation, and suddenly has a thought. " Hey, Beech! Can you toss me the end of that rope and haul me back when you get a minute? I'll look around over here until you have a chance." Panzer looks for clues on his side of the river.
Beech Highlight to display spoiler: { your spell detects the Presence of magical auras on the plant pieces you are holding. How long do you wish to concentrate on the samples in your hand? }
Naithi Highlight to display spoiler: { Who do you question, and what do you ask of them? }
Panzer Braun perceives Highlight to display spoiler: {No matter damage or activity, there will always be just as many as there were before. Fighting, magic, or fire; that won’t be the way to clear the roots and vines! }
Lothlo Highlight to display spoiler: { As you question the townsfolks, you manage to notice there is a head-sized seed pulsing in the middle of the bridge & that there is a red stone shard in the head-sized seed. You also catch out of the corner of your eye, one of the townsfolk; the hunter; is not keen on answering your questions or anyone else's and is doing his best not to draw attention to himself. }
Sahabiel is concentrating on her spell to decypher what is at the heart of this "Thing". Highlight to display spoiler: { During the second round of your Detect Magic Spell you know that there is one aura and the power of the aura is a most potent aura & is Overwhelming}
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Thursday February 9th, 2023 10:23:27 PM
Zazu keeps on poking around with his invisible magic fingers. "Usually I can feel at least a little bit through this trick of mine," the trickster says.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Friday February 10th, 2023 3:30:51 PM
Once the vines are done attacking the townsfolk, Nightingale will see to who needs healing and may be more injured than her magics can heal
OOC: I know I made postings on the computer at work, but I don't see them, sigh
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Friday February 10th, 2023 3:57:37 PM
Naithi begins asking the locals about the recent paranormal events that caused giant roots and vines to come to life and tackle people. She asks "Did anyone see how this started? Where did the plants cube from? Was there and castings, singing, music, etc?
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Friday February 10th, 2023 5:47:37 PM "There is something there. I can see the aura.. it is a strong one... more than strong, overwhelming."
Sahabiel will rally her allies to join her in closing in on the source of this aura.
This is the third round of her spell, so she should get an exact location now. I just haven't heard where that is yet.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 62/87 ) Character Sheet d20+4=21 ; Friday February 10th, 2023 6:05:37 PM
Panzer looks around on his side of the river for any more clues as to where this plant monster came from. He looks for tracks, dropped items, hidden casters,and spooky totems that might be used to summon the wrath of the Culverwood. Perception 21
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 d20+5=9 ; d20+3=20 ; Friday February 10th, 2023 8:47:40 PM
Lothlo notices something odd out of the corner of his eye. Okay, looks like there isn't much going on then. Hey guys, gather round lets quickly debrief and head out.
When the group close he lets the group know what he spotted.
Don't look, I think something may be watching us and the towns people seem to be wary of it. There is a pulsing seed about the size of a head in the middle of the bridge. It looks like there is a red stone shard in the seed. The hunter in particular seems to be trying to avoid it's attention, so it's likely something a big enough threat that we need to treat it with caution.
Lothlo tries to figure out what the strange seed he saw might be. knowledge arkcana = 9 knowledge plains = 20
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Friday February 10th, 2023 9:24:48 PM
Beech will concentrate on the plant part again... He wants to know what it is he's sensing....
DM Jon-Paul | Combat Map d6=4 ; d20=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Friday February 10th, 2023 10:14:37 PM Zazu keeps on poking around with his invisible magic fingers. "Usually I can feel at least a little bit through this trick of mine," the trickster says. Beech will concentrate on the plant part again... He wants to know what it is he's sensing... Naithi begins asking the locals about the recent paranormal events that caused giant roots and vines to come to life and tackle people. She asks "Did anyone see how this started? Where did the plants' cube from? Were there any castings, singing, music, etc? Nightingale Once the vines are done attacking the townsfolk, Nightingale will see to who needs healing and may be more injured than her magic can heal. Sahabiel "There is something there. I can see the aura.. it is a strong one... more than strong, overwhelming." Sahabiel will rally her allies to join her in closing in on the source of this aura. Lothlo Lothlo notices something odd out of the corner of his eye. Okay, looks like there isn't much going on then. Hey guys, gather around let's quickly debrief and head out.
When the group close he lets the group know what he spotted.
Don't look, I think something may be watching us, and the townspeople seem to be wary of it. There is a pulsing seed about the size of a head in the middle of the bridge. It looks like there is a red stone shard in the seed. The hunter in particular seems to be trying to avoid its attention, so it's likely something a big enough threat that we need to treat it with caution.
Lothlo tries to figure out what the strange seed he saw might be.
Panzer looks around on his side of the river for any more clues as to where this plant monster came from. He looks for tracks, dropped items, hidden casters, and spooky totems that might be used to summon the wrath of the Culverwood.
The Roots & Vines thingie is still doing its flaying-in-the-air movement, but not actively reaching for anyone outside of its circular control. All but the hunter returns back to the village. The hunter looks nervous about something but is not forthcoming about it.
Zazu Highlight to display spoiler: { Your magic hand feels the Roots & Vines and they get more tangled as your reach moves towards the center of the bridge. }
Beech Highlight to display spoiler: { your spell detects one magical aura on the plant pieces you are holding. You "feel" its aura could last at least 4 days. }
Naithi Highlight to display spoiler: { Most of the townsfolks you question don't know much except that they were crossing the bridge when this thingie grabbed them and grappled them. One of the townfolks, the hunter, definitely knows something, but what it is, you don't know, but he's hiding something...maybe he's waiting for a more direct question? }
Nightingale, two of the townsfolks are unhurt physically, just shaken up. Nothing a good hot toddy couldn't fix. The others have minor scraps and bruises from being grappled.
Sabahiel Highlight to display spoiler: { Your detect Magic spell indicated the magic aura to be dab smack in the middle of the bridge & its strength is overwhelming}
Panzer Braun Highlight to display spoiler: { notices there is a head-sized seed pulsing in the middle of the bridge & that there is a red stone shard in the head-sized seed. }
Lothlo Highlight to display spoiler: { Neither of your skills leads you any closer to decyphering what the shard might be. }
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Amount healed: 2d6=8 ; Saturday February 11th, 2023 5:57:23 PM
Nightingale will gather her friends and townsfolk that are injured, even if minimally and channel healing, which is recognized by the smell of fresh cut grass
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Sunday February 12th, 2023 2:29:21 PM
Beech shouts out what he's discovered, but continues with the Detect Magic to see if more is figured out... "Not sure exactly yet, but this will be here at least 4 days as it is."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Monday February 13th, 2023 12:58:29 PM
Since Nightingale has townsfolk around her she'll go ahead and ask the million gold piece question, "Did someone or something drop whatever that is on the bridge, or did someone from our home place it there?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet d20+12=23 ; d8=2 ; Monday February 13th, 2023 1:48:11 PM
Panzer pulls out his wand and tries to heal himself. UMD 23 CLW for 3 damage Panzer frowns, clearly not getting the healing he was hoping for out of the wand. He puts it away and begins to psych himself up for the next thing that has come to his mind to rid the village of this growth, removing the head.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Monday February 13th, 2023 7:48:55 PM
Sahabiel clears her throat and calls out a warning to all her companions and allies in earshot.
"Eh.. do I need to emphasize that the overwhelming magical aura I am reading from that thing in the middle of the bridge is at the power of a divine artifact? I've never seen anything detect this strong, and I've grown up in a more eldritch place than but a few of ya. I.. strongly suggest that the next thing ya try, ya do with some coordinated plan, because this is no trifle for anyone on their own to be messing around with! I do not want anyone even trying to touch that without some wards on them, because the magic on that thing may be stronger than ya in so many ways..!"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Monday February 13th, 2023 8:18:09 PM
Naithi changes her tactic. What did you see and hear right before the attack?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Monday February 13th, 2023 8:22:24 PM
Lothlo talks softly with his friends and avoids making any gestures that would indicate he's aware of the thing on the bridge. We should ask that hunter if anyone messed with the thing on the bridge earlier and what exactly happened... and if we need to make sure the townspeople have left the area before we plan our next move.
DM Jon-Paul | Combat Map Monday February 13th, 2023 9:41:53 PM Beech shouts out what he's discovered, but continues with the Detect Magic to see if more is figured out..."Not sure exactly yet, but this will be here at least 4 days as it is."
Naithi changes her tactic. What did you see and hear right before the attack?
Nightingale will gather her friends and townsfolk that are injured, even if minimally, and channel healing, which is recognized by the smell of fresh-cut grass, Since Nightingale has townsfolk around her she'll go ahead and ask the million gold piece question, "Did someone or something drop whatever that is on the bridge, or did someone from our home place it there?"
Sahabielclears her throat and calls out a warning to all her companions and allies in earshot.
"Eh.. do I need to emphasize that the overwhelming magical aura I am reading from that thing in the middle of the bridge is at the power of a divine artifact? I've never seen anything detect this strong, and I've grown up in a more eldritch place than but a few of ya. I.. strongly suggest that the next thing ya try, ya do with some coordinated plan because this is no trifle for anyone on their own to be messing around with! I do not want anyone even trying to touch that without some wards on them, because the magic on that thing may be stronger than ya in so many ways..!"
Lothlo talks softly with his friends and avoids making any gestures that would indicate he's aware of the thing on the bridge. We should ask that hunter if anyone messed with the thing on the bridge earlier and what exactly happened... and if we need to make sure the townspeople have left the area before we plan our next move.
Panzer pulls out his wand and tries to heal himself. UMD 23; CLW for 3 damage. Panzer frowns, clearly not getting the healing he was hoping for out of the wand. He puts it away and begins to psych himself up for the next thing that has come to his mind to rid the village of this growth, removing the head.
Beech, Highlight to display spoiler: { during the next round of your cast spell Detect Magic you do not learn anything more than what is already known. What you discover in your second round, there is but one aura, and its power is OverWhelming.}
Naithi listens to the townsfolk all say the same thing, "walking across the bridge back to the village we heard what we usually hear nothing different, except perhaps a jovial and over-enthusiastic Hunter coming back from his sojourn." All but one that is, the hunter, who says nothing unless asked the right questions.
Nightingale, with her deliberate, direct, and somewhat rather blunt question asked of the gathered townfolks, the hunter finally speaks. "Myyy name is Whihl." Whihl, admits he found it on his hunt last night and was bringing it as a cool trophy when he dropped it on the bridge and the vines erupted everywhere.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet Monday February 13th, 2023 9:43:13 PM " I have no idea what kind of ward you have in mind, but I aim to deal with that bud and gem as if it were the head of any other opponent. Remove the head and the body ought to stop moving around and causing trouble." "So if you want to throw any spells at me for protection it would be a good idea to start tossing 'em."
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Monday February 13th, 2023 11:40:45 PM
"Huh, well, whatever it was that Whihl found and dropped, it is definitely the thing that is at the heart of it. I just wish we could talk to it or make friends somehow. We could use a plant guardian, a friendly one!"
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Tuesday February 14th, 2023 11:02:21 AM
Beech turns on the hunter...."Did you drop it for a reason, any reason at all. or was it accidental? It makes a serious difference. I'm not accusing you of placing it, but if it shook, twitched or anything at all. If you slipped, which I know is somewhat common on the wood, just know I don't think it's your fault. And how far away from here did you find it?" Right this moment, Beech doesn't think the hunter did this on purpose, but evidence could change that....
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Channel Healing: 2d8=6 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2023 6:09:00 PM
Nightingale sees Panzer's attempt to heal himself, and calls on Queen Maab again to help him along
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet d20+3=18 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2023 6:58:28 PM
OoC Panzer isn't sure where Nightengale is, what with all the plant life flailing around in front of him. Is she close enough to channel energy on him? should he have taken the heal from before? IC Panzer pauses as some of his friends mention that it might be dangerous and that he shouldn't go near the pod thing without being 'protected'. He mostly agrees, it is dangerous and if it is as powerful as they are saying then it might well be fatal. But what kind of protection would help him? The vines are having a rough time hitting him now and the vines have shown no proclivity towards elemental damage.... He squares his shoulders and tumbles out into the vines, trying to not give the vines a good target to swing at (trying to avoid AoO) Acrobatics 18 he puts away his off hand weapon as he rolls and hopes to end his move in the midst of the bridge next to the flower pod thing.
OoC2 Allowing the DM to place him because an AoO might stop his move and Panzer's player isn't sure jst which square to be in to be near the pod.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Tuesday February 14th, 2023 6:58:33 PM
Sahabiel attempts to dissuade Panzer from doing anything impetuous... "I do have a few blessings prepared to give out today that I could place on ya - but once I do, ya'd be on a timer before the powers imbued would run their course. Our companions are still gathering information and these vines do not appear to be going anywhere right now... why not wait at least until ya know what they know, before trying to wade into the thickest and most impenetrable of this thicket of vines? While observing the magical auras on the bridge, I happened to see one of Zazu's magics trying to make its way through, and I don't think that worked out too well or they'd have mentioned it already?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Tuesday February 14th, 2023 7:37:17 PM
ooc: Late post tight. It was parent teacher conference day.
Naithi turns to the group and calls to the citizens, Does anyone have a bag of holding, pants of pleasant, or portable hole I can use. I promise I'll pass you a fair price for it. I may be able to suppress the vines with it.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Tuesday February 14th, 2023 8:58:06 PM Pant's of pleasant or plenty? I'm wearing a very stylish pair, but there is no chance that thing will fit through the pockets, unless you have some clever plan.
DM Jon-Paul | Combat Map d20+10=12 ; d100=37 ; d20=3 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2023 9:35:51 PM Zazu "Huh, well, whatever it was that Whihl found and dropped, it is definitely the thing that is at the heart of it. I just wish we could talk to it or make friends somehow. We could use a plant guardian, a friendly one!"
Beech turns on the hunter...."Did you drop it for a reason, any reason at all? or was it accidental? It makes a serious difference. I'm not accusing you of placing it, but if it shook, twitched, or anything at all. If you slipped, which I know is somewhat common on the wood, just know I don't think it's your fault. And how far away from here did you find it?" Right this moment, Beech doesn't think the hunter did this on purpose, but evidence could change that...
Naithi turns to the group and calls to the citizens, Does anyone have a bag of holding, pants of the pleasant, or portable hole I can use? I promise I'll pass you a fair price for it. I may be able to suppress the vines with it.
Nightingale sees Panzer's attempt to heal himself and calls on Queen Maab again to help him along
Sahabielattempts to dissuade Panzer from doing anything impetuous... "I do have a few blessings prepared to give out today that I could place on ya - but once I do, ya'd be on a timer before the powers imbued would run their course. Our companions are still gathering information and these vines do not appear to be going anywhere right now... why not wait at least until ya know what they know, before trying to wade into the thickest and most impenetrable of this thicket of vines? While observing the magical auras on the bridge, I happened to see one of Zazu's magics trying to make its way through, and I don't think that worked out too well or they'd have mentioned it already?"
Lothlo Pants of pleasant or plenty? I'm wearing a very stylish pair, but there is no chance that thing will fit through the pockets unless you have some clever plan.
Panzer has no idea what kind of ward you have in mind, but I aim to deal with that bud and gem as if it were the head of any other opponent. Remove the head and the body ought to stop moving around and causing trouble." "So if you want to throw any spells at me for the protection it would be a good idea to start tossing 'em."
Panzer pauses as some of his friends mention that it might be dangerous and that he shouldn't go near the pod thing without being 'protected'. He mostly agrees, it is dangerous and if it is as powerful as they are saying then it might well be fatal. But what kind of protection would help him? The vines are having a rough time hitting him now and the vines have shown no proclivity towards elemental damage... He squares his shoulders and tumbles out into the vines, trying to not give the vines a good target to swing at (trying to avoid AoO) He puts away his offhand weapon as he rolls and hopes to end his move in the midst of the bridge next to the flower pod thing.
Whihl, in a sheepish way, explains to Mr. Beech, "he found it on a little island in the only pond in his hunting grounds. As far as why this happened, I dropped the shard of red stone as I was daydreaming while walking...as you know the wood a slippery and not being focused on my sojourn...I lost my grip on it. It fell & *Poof* instant Roots & Vines everywhere! Before you bother asking, I will not lead you back under any circumstance! I have had more than anyone's fair share of excitement over this Trophy!"
The townfolks turn to listen to Ms. Naithi ask for a magical device..but none answer her call.
Lothlo almost laughs at Naithi's suggestion, simply because the object is larger than the Pants!
As Panzer Braun enters into the area controlled by the Roots & Vines Thingie, the Thingie attacks by making a swing at Panzer. The swing is far off its mark and misses Panzer. Panzer, with his amazing Beastfolk skills of Acrobatics, makes it to the same area as the red stone shard in the head-sized seed is occupying.
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) d20=18 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2023 10:09:33 PM
Zazu watches from 30 ft away and tries to help Panzer with tugging up the shard with ranged legerdemain.
Aid Another roll d20 = 18
"He's very brave," Zazu says to Sahabiel, indicating Panzer.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Wednesday February 15th, 2023 1:00:15 AM "I'm sure we can find the pond, as long as you point us in the right direction, when we have time. Just stay back and please stay safe."
Not sure just what to do, Beech takes a hold of the rope of climbing and directs it to reach towards Panzer.
Overhearing Zazu, "No, not brave, just fool hardy enough to do something very stupid. Of course, fool hardy and brave are easily mistaken for one another, because the person being described is doing something that fits the bill ..."
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 15th, 2023 10:19:17 AM
"OOH! Magic rope is a great idea! Here, use my immovable rod as an anchor for one end, if you like!"
Zazu activates the item so Beech can tie it to one end for safety. Or simply use it as a pulley.
"Hmmm," the trickster murmurs, "I could buy a block and tackle and use that and the rod to lift really heavy things ..."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet d20+14=18 ; d3=2 ; d20+11=19 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2023 4:51:06 PM
Panzer hears both comments and whispers " I'm siding with stupid but necessary" Panzer squares up with the plant pod and aims as carefully as he can. Then he slashes at the stem just below the pod, trying to sever it. Hits AC 18 for 17 damage (adamantine, magic slashing) He then tries to catch the pod as it falls (Zazu's aid seems to fit here so...) hitting AC 19, touch I guess, to do so. He then tucks it under his arm like a wide receiver and prepares to get out of the plants next round.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Wednesday February 15th, 2023 6:21:30 PM
As it turns out Panzer is heading in to take hold of the stone fragment anyway, Sahabiel will at least cast Protection From Evil on him. She is not nearly as worried about the vines bodily attacking him, as she is about the fact that Panzer is about to physically touch an activated artifact radiating with magic at a godlike intensity! Then again, it doesn't look like it did much harm to that hunter... but of course that was before it was active.
She also makes a mental note to herself that if in the future she creates any magical items, they should require a command word before something like this could happen from just dropping it...
Action: Cast Protection From Evil on Panzer before he disappears into the vines
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 d20+17=22 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+12=26 ; d8+8=14 ; d8+8=13 ; d8+8=14 ; d20+21=23 ; 2d8+8=20 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2023 8:05:28 PM Looks like we're doing this. Lothlo checks if he has a clear shot at the shard, knowing he can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty should he see an opening.
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target, threat range is doubled, +4 bonus on rolls to confirm crits." -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick, Slice Trick, Sunder Trick, Grapnel Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet Wednesday February 15th, 2023 9:43:01 PM " For Eberyon's sake I'm NOT trying to BREAK it just DETACH it. Stand down!"
DM Jon-Paul | Post-Combat Map d20=6 ; d100=94 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2023 10:45:40 PM Zazu watches from 30 ft away and tries to help Panzer with tugging up the shard with ranged legerdemain. Zazu sends aid to Panzer, and then says, "He's very brave," Zazu says to Sahabiel, indicating Panzer."OOH! The magic rope is a great idea! Here, use my immovable rod as an anchor for one end, if you like!" Zazu activates the item so Beech can tie it to one end for safety. Or simply use it as a pulley.
Beech"I'm sure we can find the pond, as long as you point us in the right direction when we have time. Just stay back and please stay safe." Not sure just what to do, Beech takes a hold of the rope of climbing and directs it to reach Panzer. Overhearing Zazu, "No, not brave, just foolhardy enough to do something very stupid. Of course, foolhardy and brave are easily mistaken for one another, because the person being described is doing something that fits the bill ..."
Sahabiel As it turns out Panzer is heading in to take hold of the stone fragment anyway, Sahabiel will at least cast Protection From Evil on him. She is not nearly as worried about the vines bodily attacking him, as she is about the fact that Panzer is about to physically touch an activated artifact radiating with magic at a godlike intensity! Then again, it doesn't look like it did much harm to that hunter... but of course, that was before it was active.
Lothlo Looks like we're doing this. Lothlo checks if he has a clear shot at the shard, knowing he can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty should he see an opening.
Panzer hears both comments and whispers " I'm siding with stupid but necessary". He then squares up with the plant pod and aims as carefully as he can. Then he slashes at the stem just below the pod, trying to sever it.
He then tries to catch the pod as it falls and if successful will tuck it under his arm like a wide receiver and prepares to get out of the plants next round. "
For Eberyon's sake I'm NOT trying to BREAK it just DETACH it. Stand down!"
Zazu using his immovable rod as an anchor for Beech's rope trying to aid Panzer, coupled with protective spells from Sahabiel, has half of the team working together to retrieve a stone shard from the center of the bridge. Panzer takes a more direct route and tumbles right next to it while avoiding the typical Root & Vine Slap!
With all the support for Panzer that his teammates are providing, Panzer manages to sever the head-sized seed pulsing in the middle of the bridge on the Roots & Vines thingie along with the red stone shard which appears embedded in the seed. Panzer also manages to see Lothlo in his peripheral vision aiming in his direction with his weapon! To which Panzer immediately issues a directive towards Lothlo: For Eberyon's sake I'm NOT trying to BREAK it just DETACH it. Stand down!"
Meanwhile, as our group is busy retrieving items from the bridge, one of the two bards on the Council has overheard about the ruckus on the bridge from the townsfolks freed. The bard that arrives at the bridge raises the possibility that the red stone shard is a remnant of the SAAR!
DM Jon-Paul | Post-Combat Map d20=6 ; d100=94 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2023 10:45:40 PM Zazu watches from 30 ft away and tries to help Panzer with tugging up the shard with ranged legerdemain. Zazu sends aid to Panzer, and then says, "He's very brave," Zazu says to Sahabiel, indicating Panzer."OOH! The magic rope is a great idea! Here, use my immovable rod as an anchor for one end, if you like!" Zazu activates the item so Beech can tie it to one end for safety. Or simply use it as a pulley.
Beech"I'm sure we can find the pond, as long as you point us in the right direction when we have time. Just stay back and please stay safe." Not sure just what to do, Beech takes a hold of the rope of climbing and directs it to reach Panzer. Overhearing Zazu, "No, not brave, just foolhardy enough to do something very stupid. Of course, foolhardy and brave are easily mistaken for one another, because the person being described is doing something that fits the bill ..."
Sahabiel As it turns out Panzer is heading in to take hold of the stone fragment anyway, Sahabiel will at least cast Protection From Evil on him. She is not nearly as worried about the vines bodily attacking him, as she is about the fact that Panzer is about to physically touch an activated artifact radiating with magic at a godlike intensity! Then again, it doesn't look like it did much harm to that hunter... but of course, that was before it was active.
Lothlo Looks like we're doing this. Lothlo checks if he has a clear shot at the shard, knowing he can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty should he see an opening.
Panzer hears both comments and whispers " I'm siding with stupid but necessary". He then squares up with the plant pod and aims as carefully as he can. Then he slashes at the stem just below the pod, trying to sever it.
He then tries to catch the pod as it falls and if successful will tuck it under his arm like a wide receiver and prepares to get out of the plants next round. "
For Eberyon's sake I'm NOT trying to BREAK it just DETACH it. Stand down!"
Zazu using his immovable rod as an anchor for Beech's rope trying to aid Panzer, coupled with protective spells from Sahabiel, has half of the team working together to retrieve a stone shard from the center of the bridge. Panzer takes a more direct route and tumbles right next to it while avoiding the typical Root & Vine Slap!
With all the support for Panzer that his teammates are providing, Panzer manages to sever the head-sized seed pulsing in the middle of the bridge on the Roots & Vines thingie along with the red stone shard which appears embedded in the seed. Panzer also manages to see Lothlo in his peripheral vision aiming in his direction with his weapon! To which Panzer immediately issues a directive towards Lothlo: For Eberyon's sake I'm NOT trying to BREAK it just DETACH it. Stand down!"
Meanwhile, as our group is busy retrieving items from the bridge, one of the two bards on the Council has overheard about the ruckus on the bridge from the townsfolks freed. The bard that arrives at the bridge raises the possibility that the red stone shard is a remnant of the SAAR!
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Thursday February 16th, 2023 6:26:57 AM
Attaching one end to the rod is easy enough, "What the Heck is a SAAR?" Beech has no clue, but is too busy to concentrate on too many things... If Panzer is successful, Beech will have the rope attach to him and shorten, pulling him towards the group. If he is not, Beech watches and readies to as above....
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Thursday February 16th, 2023 9:09:54 AM
After channeling several times, Nightingale catches her breath and murmurs prayers that Panzer won't get eaten by the plant, then cheers when he has the seed or whatever in his hands
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet d20+3=15 ; Thursday February 16th, 2023 3:51:22 PM
OOC It is not clear if Panzer has the pod or if it is at his feet....
IC (If Panzer has the pod) Panzer cradles the pod in his off hand and tucks it tight against his chest, he then rushes for the other side (party side) of the bridge. Acrobatics 15
(If Panzer does NOT have the pod) Panzer leans down and scoops up the pod and then tries to scamper off of the bridge. Acrobatics 15
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Thursday February 16th, 2023 4:19:22 PM
Sahabiel grins as she sees Panzer weave his way through the vines like a.. ah.. well, like a badger through undergrowth, and then successfully get a hold of seed and shard, severing them from the root and vines. She watches with great interest to see what effect this will have on the vine tentacles now that their source is no longer in contact with the surface of the bridge.
She does hear some commotion behind her, and someone saying something about SAAR -- and while she is curious to hear more about that, she is not taking her eyes of Panzer until he is safely back.
Spells in effect: Detect Magic
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Thursday February 16th, 2023 6:14:00 PM
Lothlo heeds Panzer's words and stands down.
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) d20=14 ; Thursday February 16th, 2023 7:05:31 PM
Zazu's knowledge check regarding the Saar shard ... raw roll of 14 means a 26 arcana, 25 nature, or 19 untrained for everything else.
"Did I hear something about that?" Zazu tries to recall.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Thursday February 16th, 2023 9:20:50 PM
Naithi watches closely, holding an action to charge in and help him should something bad happen.
DM Jon-Paul | Post-Combat Map Thursday February 16th, 2023 9:41:50 PM Zazu's knowledge check regarding the Saar shard ... a raw roll of 14 means a 26 arcana, 25 nature, or 19 untrained for everything else. "Did I hear something about that?" Zazu tries to recall.
Beech Attaching one end to the rod is easy enough, "What the Heck is a SAAR?" Beech has no clue but is too busy to concentrate on too many things... If Panzer is successful, Beech will have the rope attached to him and shortened, pulling him toward the group. If he is not, Beech watches and readies to as above...
Nightingale After channeling several times, Nightingale catches her breath and murmurs prayers that Panzer won't get eaten by the plant, then cheers when he has the seed or whatever in his hands
Sahabiel grins as she sees Panzer weave his way through the vines like a.. ah.. well, like a badger through the undergrowth, and then successfully get a hold of seed and shard, severing them from the root and vines. She watches with great interest to see what effect this will have on the vine tentacles now that their source is no longer in contact with the surface of the bridge.
She does hear some commotion behind her, and someone saying something about SAAR -- and while she is curious to hear more about that, she is not taking her eyes off Panzer until he is safely back.
Lothlo heeds Panzer's words and stands down.
Panzer cradles the pod in his offhand and tucks it tight against his chest, he then rushes for the other side (party side) of the bridge.
Naithi watches closely, holding an action to charge in and help him should something bad happen.
Having successfully cut the head-sized seed with a red stone shard from the center of the Roots & Vine thingie seems like everyone is waiting for the thingie to stop, fall lifeless, or to deactivate, but it's still there. Panzer weaves and zags as no other can eventually arrive to the party side of the bridge.
Try as the group has, it is the town council Bard that fills in the missing blanks for the group...
...this red stone shard must be linked to the Change aspect of the SAAR, an immortal power of the Southern Continent. When it was born several years ago, the lands were rained with red shards. All were supposed to be gone when the heroes of the Wold went to the Sargrass and defeated the warped SAAR; this one must have been stuck for all that time!
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Friday February 17th, 2023 11:07:49 AM "The Change aspect of another immortal power...", Sahabiel muses and then casts her eyes to the mass of vines still occupying the jetty and bridge. "...It has certainly wrought some very inconvenient changes to our riverside constructions. Four days did you say, Beech, before this is going to go away?"
The half-elf eases her posture and turns fully towards the rest of her companions.
"Ya know? I would have been content to just keep this settlement and its people safe and live a harmonious good life in service to the Will of the Wood here. But if we are left to pick up the unfinished business of storied heroes, first the heroes of the Tree of Parting, and now the heroes of the Sargrass Plains, then we better step up our efforts 'cause that's quite some footsteps to walk in."
She shrugs; "Now... let's assign a guard to keep an eye on this bridge until we can think of a way to dispel the magic sustaining this mess. I have already seen enough of its aura to know that it would be beyond me to channel so much divine power as to cancel it out."
ooc: By overwhelming aura strength, this spell has a minimum dispel DC of 35, at present level I can not hit that number even if I roll a Nat 20 -and- spend a Hero point on top, so Sahabiel intuitively feels this is out of her league
"Next, if everyone agrees, I think I would like to hear a little more of the tale of the Sargrass heroes and every other story relevant to this SAAR? And if someone-" she eyes the reluctant hunter "-could draw us up a map or set of directions of where to find that pond...? I should hope not to find more than one of these shards on our doorstep, but since the one we have must have fallen to the ground there, originally, we might want to check if anything there was affected as well. I am going to sound like Panzer here, but I am not too eager to be caught by surprise if that whole little island ends up rising from the pond on the back of a huge toad or something."
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Friday February 17th, 2023 12:53:04 PM "Ummm, yeah, I did the math in my head, I could be off a few hours one way or the other, but I came up with 95ish hours. I'd say II could be off maybe 10 hours either way. And a giant toad rising up is the least of my worries. Does anyone among us, think that this Immortal Power this seed is linked to, isn't who is behind the Darkening of the Wood. So, from now until we fix this if we can, or another god comes down and tells me other wise, Fire is my first, and primary weapon of choice. If we let this change happen, we won't survive. No matter what we do, we are going to be tainted by either what we do, or don't do...."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Friday February 17th, 2023 12:58:04 PM
Nightingale expresses her interest in "hearing the stories about what we are and will be facing once they are brought up
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Friday February 17th, 2023 1:42:24 PM
Zazu is eager to hear more about what this bard says. And will camp out for a week or so until the vines disappear on their own, if that's what seems most likely to happen.
"But can we use this shard ourselves for something or other?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet Friday February 17th, 2023 5:14:59 PM " I have a use for it, or will once someone pisses me off, like another thieves guild or something. Until then does that mean I have to hold onto it and not drop it?" " In the meantime, I think we might want to diversify our loadout of weapons. That thing looked like it was hurt by one thing, Slashing weapons. Pointy arrows didn't do it, and I don't remember if we tried anything blunt, but nothing but cutting seemed to phase it. An archer like Lothlo should be able to make blunt and slashing arrows, given the right supplies right? I think they call the blunt ones bird arrows and the slashers frog crotch arrows? I will be picking up some short swords and light maces I think. Adapt and overcome."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Friday February 17th, 2023 7:26:52 PM Good bard, your insight into this shard has been invaluable. I fear my knowledge of the Change aspect of the SAAR is sorely lacking, would you mind filling us in to the best of your ability. With this kind of power, any detail could be the difference between success and failure for whatever lies before us.
DM Jon-Paul | Post-Combat Map Friday February 17th, 2023 10:54:41 PM Zazu is eager to hear more about what the Bard can explain, is willing to camp out 'til the Roots & Vines disappear, and then wonders if the shard can be used for a purposeful item.
Beech muses about this Immortal Power, the darkening of the woods, and whether they are related. He also does maths in his head...
Nightingale expresses her interest in "hearing the stories about what we are and will be facing once they are brought up
Sahabiel thinks about the phrase, "The Change aspect of another immortal power..." and wonders about how many more days before these Roots & Vines disappear. She then postures about following in the steps of Storied warriors.
Lothlo Good bard, your insight into this shard has been invaluable. I fear my knowledge of the Change aspect of the SAAR is sorely lacking, would you mind filling us into the best of your ability? With this kind of power, any detail could be the difference between success and failure for whatever lies before us.
Panzer points out, That thing looked like it was hurt by one thing, Slashing weapons.
-=-=-=-=- The Change aspect of the SAAR -=-=-=-=-
The Council Bard, looking at the Champions, continues:
The SAAR is an immortal of transformation. There’s an obscure tale that says the SAAR couldn’t guarantee all the Shards were recovered. However, it did set up that any crystal outside of the Sargrass would carry with it a ‘Negative’ that nullifies that Shard. Therefore, Whihl the Hunter must have carried this Shard away from its ‘Negative’. Find the ‘Negative’ and bring it here, and it should nullify the Shard causing the roots and vines.
Meanwhile...when the group turns to Hunter Whihl, Whihl explains to the heroes, that he found it on a little island in the only pond in his hunting grounds, but He will not lead them back under any circumstance!
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Saturday February 18th, 2023 12:30:22 PM
Nightingale looks at the hunter with a hopeful look. She's hoping he can either draw a good map, or give even better instructions on where he found the shard.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Sunday February 19th, 2023 4:55:08 PM "Well, It looks like a seed.... Wonder if that means we are going to be looking for a shell, like a pea pod or something similar..."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Monday February 20th, 2023 4:26:23 PM What is the negative exactly? Is it something we can easily bring back to the town? Do you know if it's going to be safe to bring back? I would assume there is no immediate danger if Whihl was able to bring back the see, but you know what they say about assuming.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Monday February 20th, 2023 6:33:43 PM "A seed pod does make sense ... how big or small it is, I guess we'll have to look and find out."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Monday February 20th, 2023 7:21:14 PM ooc: I have not been in contact with the DM about this, but I am going to assume that the weekend did not entirely pan out as expected and this prevented Jon-Paul from posting on Sunday night. Since that leaves us with little to build on today, I am not going to email-chase anyone that misses the deadline tonight ;)
Also, can we presume that the 'Council Bard' can only be either Hilia or Codru? Since we are all personally very familiar with both these characters, we should probably just refer to them by name.
DM OOC: Right you are..sat most of the day in traffic...got home way too late...
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet Monday February 20th, 2023 7:29:47 PM
Panzer looks at the bard as they trail off, not really having said much to enlighten the group. As usual, figure it out yourself boyo. He thinks. " Why is this something we care about? He asks. " Beech said the vines will be gone in a couple of days . It'll be a little bit inconvenient but what isn't when the Culverwood is involved. I know some of you revere the Culverwood, but please explain to me hos the Culverwood isn't that noble kid in school that bullies you all the time? He is too big to take down and nobody helps you because he is noble, so he never feels the consequences for his actions." "Want to cross the 'wood to see some friends that live in harmony and are children of the Culverwood? Well not until you wander around like lost sheep for a few days, no matter that you are trying to help. I say we stay here and prepare for the coming storm. The lads from the Tree of Parting warned us and then showed us that t would happen. One of them died as soon as that fight kicked off. If the Culverwood is going to turn dark and go like 100% against us and it wants to fool around and be difficult while we try and help it I say there are more than a few ways to not have the Culverwood as a neighborly problem anymore. Let's tighten up our defenses and get ready for the fight to come."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet Monday February 20th, 2023 7:32:46 PM
hos=how, sorry about the typo
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Monday February 20th, 2023 7:47:46 PM "Correction, Panzer.... The Magic well be gone in a few days, if this is from a divine object, this SAAR for example, these changes would become permanent. So I'm now guessing, the 4 days roughly isn't a duration, it's a time limit for us to find this "shell" and cancel out the changes it has started here. I'm also beginning to think, that this little seed we have here, isn't what is triggering the darkness. I believe it's probably the same source, that is trying to extend it's reach and area of effect."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Monday February 20th, 2023 7:55:20 PM
Sahabiel looks a bit pained at Panzer's complaints regarding the Culverwood, but she can hardly fault him.
"Well, the main difference would be that being a bully would be a conscious thing one does while awake. Whereas the Culverwood, as far as ancient immortal powers straddling the borders between our mortal world and the Primal world go, is... quite dormant. What ya perceive as it hindering us, is but it shrugging in its sleep at our existences that are but pinpricks intruding on the edge of its dreaming. If the Culverwood were to actually awaken, and start to consciously direct all the divine old power accumulated within it with intent and purpose..." -she looks in the direction where mere miles beyond lies the boundary of the deep Culverwood proper- "...then this settlement would not nearly be far away enough. Ya might as well plan a defense against the ground under yer feet. So pray it does not wake, or does so only to rid itself of this darkening before returning to its dreams."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet Monday February 20th, 2023 7:55:32 PM
Panzer's shoulders slump in dejection. " So what you are saying is that another bullying Immortal power decided to stick it's nose into our little town and now we need to go kick it's butt and tell it we already have enough issues with the childish tantrums of the Culverwood and that IT needs to but out of our lives too?"
"Awesome. Let's go."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet Monday February 20th, 2023 8:05:03 PM " Wait, so you are a priestess of the Culverwood. The Culverwood grants you powers in it's name and decides on what powers you can and cannot have, but it is dormant and asleep? So it granting you powers is like a reaction, like burping as it rolls over to a more comfortable position as it slumbers?" Panzer is silent for a moment." Like I kinda knew that if it really wanted to it could just wipe us out, it is an immortal with all the powers that go along with it. But you don't think any of what it does is conscious decisions?" More silence, more of that painful looking thinking face from the Badgerkin. " So what if we kinda kicked it in the chops and woke it's butt up so that it could deal with the shadow seeping into it. Would that work? Cuz it seems like they are slipping this shadow stuff to it in the form of little night time infusions, like chamomile in your bedtime tea. Slowly subverting it into a darker form. What if we put some chili powder in it's tea and woke it up?"
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Monday February 20th, 2023 8:35:07 PM
Sahabiel chuckles a bit at Panzer, and then answers, "That could work... though it would take a greater magic than any of us possess-" she stops and looks glumly at the SAAR shard that Panzer is holding in his hands, and slightly rephrases, "-greater magic than any of us know how to summon or control. I have heard of miracle prayers of the highest circle that would allow a priestess or druid to offer their body to serve as a temporary avatar for the divine power they pray to. The state of complete communion between divine and avatar would work both ways, lending consciousness and awareness through the avatar even to a nominally dormant power. But.. well.. at the risk that in such a renewed awareness of the world through a waking mind, it could also be suddenly taking notice that there is a bit of a large gap that it used to occupy where it can't feel its roots anymore. The dragon Parnoth only succeeded in stealing away the Emerald Kingdom out of the Culverwood against a dormant divine - as a priestess of the Culverwood I'd actually be in favor of the wood reclaiming it, but we'd all be in a lot of most unharmonious trouble if it did so all at once in the way as it might be for ya to fluff up yer pillow when ya wake up at night and notice an uncomfortable crease had gotten into it."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Monday February 20th, 2023 9:10:17 PM
Posting for Naithi So, would the shard be an immortal power in and of itself? Or a conduit for a defeated immortal power? Or is it more like a remnant that while dangerous doesn't have an immortal power that we have to worry about angering and coming after us?
DM Jon-Paul | Post-Combat Map Monday February 20th, 2023 9:15:13 PM Beech "Well, It looks like a seed... Wonder if that means we are going to be looking for a shell, like a pea pod or something similar..."
"Correction, Panzer... The Magic will be gone in a few days, if this is from a divine object, this SAAR for example, these changes would become permanent. So I'm now guessing, the 4 days roughly isn't a duration, it's a time limit for us to find this "shell" and cancel out the changes it has started here. I'm also beginning to think, that this little seed we have here, isn't what is triggering the darkness. I believe it's probably the same source, that is trying to extend its reach and area of effect."
Nightingale look sta the Hunter with a hopeful look. She's hoping he can either draw a good map or give even better instructions on where he found the shard. Then ponders on what Beech says.
Sahabiel looks a bit pained at Panzer's complaints regarding the Culverwood, but she can hardly fault him. She then counters Panzer's statement from per perceptions. Sahabiel chuckles a bit at Panzer, and then answers, "That could work... though it would take a greater magic than any of us possess-" she stops and looks glumly at the SAAR shard that Panzer is holding in his hands, and slightly rephrases.
Lothlo asks several questions about the Negative Shard: " What is the negative exactly? Is it something we can easily bring back to the town? Do you know if it's going to be safe to bring it back?
Panzer expounds on an idea of the parable about the noble bully, then equates that bully to the Culerwood. Thinks the team should bunker down where they are...Panzer's shoulders slump in dejection. then suggests we all go! Panzer stops, contemplates, and then spews philosophical possibilities about the CulverWoods and the coming darkness. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Hunter Whihl explains to the heroes, yet again, that he found it on a little island in the only pond on his hunting grounds, but I will help this little bit..."Go north about 11 miles "quips Whihl.
The council bard explained the tale of the "Change aspect of the SAAR", and reemphasizes, "However, the SAAR did explain that any crystal outside of the Sargrass would carry with it a ‘Negative’ that nullifies that Shard. Therefore, Whihl the Hunter must have carried this Shard away from its ‘Negative’. Find the ‘Negative’ and bring it here, and it should nullify the Shard causing the roots and vines. I suggest you all leave to retrieve the other shard.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet Monday February 20th, 2023 9:58:02 PM " Are you so sure about that Sahabiel? I can be really annoying."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 65/87 ) Character Sheet Monday February 20th, 2023 10:38:21 PM
After joking with Sahabiel, Panzer notices the Hunter, and not in a good way. He had been peripherally aware of the hunter and his part in this mass of weeds, but this guy was being cheeky about bringing this added problem to the plate of the town. Panzer steps over to the hunter and sizes the man up. He tries to remember if this hunter has been in the town for long and then decides he doesn't care. He comes up only to about the man's midsection since he is small. His hand whips out and grabs the hunter by the belt. He twists the belt just to make sure he has the hunter's undivided attention. "The way you are quipping and making light of this whole thing does not sit well with me. A darkness is overcoming the Culverwood and that means that soon it will come for us as it already has the heroes at the Tree of Parting. I don't know if you like living here. If you like not having an overwhelming authority watching over you and dictating what you do, when you do it, how you act and all sorts of other unnecessary rules but if you do, you want to help us solve this, not make light of it. While I am not going to force you to take us where we need to go because forcing someone to face their fears makes them hate you rather than helping them overcome their fears, I would very much like it and think far more of you if you did agree to take us there, or at least most of the way there." "Show us what you are made of. You go alone into these woods and hunt game. Deer, boars,birds and rabbits. All around you as you do are the predators of nature, Bears, wolves and great cats, yet those do not make you afraid I personally am terrified every time I set foot into the Culverwood, because at the woods whim it could separate me from my friends and have me wander alone until I starve or become lunch to one of the real predators that lives in there. But I go because I wouldn't be able to live with myself if the 'wood took one of my friends and I didn't at least try to help save them. Don't make the village give up the river as a means of travel, of trade and of growth and stability. Show us where you found this shard and put a stop to it." Panzer lets the man go and turns back to his friends. "I need to get something to put on this lump on my head and top off my rations, then I'll be ready to go. Gimme like 10 minutes?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Tuesday February 21st, 2023 6:05:24 PM "I'll need about the same amount of time, say 10 minutes to be sure things are ready to go. We shouldn't delay, I've heard stories about count downs.... Like a certain Keep dropping on a beach at a Lake. At least we have a couple days rather than minutes to do something." Beech takes off and double checks the area where he has set up his camp.... Most of the 10 minutes are used, packing it up.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 CMW: 2d6=12 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2023 6:08:41 PM
Nightingale will wander over to her friend and spontaneously cast Cure Moderate Wounds on his head
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Tuesday February 21st, 2023 8:20:32 PM That works for me, ten minutes should be enough time to feed my mule and to brew a pot of coffee for the road
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Tuesday February 21st, 2023 9:00:56 PM
Sahabiel is not entirely sure what to make of all this, but she has a feeling that they are going to want to look into this 'negative' counter to the shard of Change. She wonders what the negative to Change would be.. Stability? Or something with a power that would reverse sudden changes? She must admit that her mind wanders on certain hopeful possibilities if a power which opposes Change, could be harnessed against the current changes taking the Culverwood.
She looks at the hunter that Panzer gave a piece of his mind, and decides not to chastise the man further... not right now. But that does not mean she has no thoughts about how he is dealing with all this. "Whihl.. ya seem out of sorts. Do take a rest, I'll leave it to Hilia to assign someone to stay with ya just in case. But later, do come by and tell me what frightens ya so about going back to that pond...? Ya are a hunter, and if ya are too afraid to go near the only water source in yer hunting grounds... well, that is going to be a problem for yer fellow hunters, isn't it?"
She makes sure councilor Hilia knows that she'd like someone to keep an eye on Whihl.
To Panzer, she gives a smile and an optimistic little pat on the shoulder. "I thought ya'd be more thrilled." She glances at the sky, and then gives a short nod in a direction at quite an angle from when she had faced towards the Culverwood before. "North is that way, and eleven miles should still be well within the Emerald Kingdom, only a little nearer to the Culverwood proper boundary than we are here. Ya finally get to investigate a place for once that is not either under Karri's bureaucrats or inside the Culverwood, hm?"
Sahabiel will prepare Kohlrabi for a trip.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 81/87 ) Character Sheet Tuesday February 21st, 2023 9:57:10 PM
Panzer grins at and thanks Nightingale for the healing. " I think I was out of reach when you were making sure the ones caught in the vines were OK. Thanks a bunch, that takes down the lump and makes it alot easier to not see two of everything." He looks up at Sahabiel as she tells him that they won't need to enter the Culverwood on this trip. " I'm very glad for that. I wasn't kidding while I was talking to Whihl. I'm tough and hard to kill and I know that, just ask the thieves guild. But that place terrifies me. It makes you think everything is OK as it leads you right up to a pool that makes you lose time. That dryad was OK because she could still draw nourishment from her tree. But a mortal like you or me fooled by that place would waste away and die of thirst or hunger and never even notice. It's the same with how it leads you astray while making you think you are on the path. Get lost enough and you may never find your way out. Heck even with a map, a compass and a clear night sky to navigate by the stars I can get lost in places I have been before, Nevermind when the forest is actually leading me astray. I'll be fine as long as I have you native forest dwellers here to keep me out of trouble." He heads home to find Fredo at his books learning who did what to whom a long time ago. He describes Whihl to Fredo and tasks the halfling to keep an eye on the hunter. He explains what happened and why the group doesn't exactly trust the man. He wants Fredo to stay out of sight and watch. He knows the lad has some keen senses and that when not armored he is a match for Panzer at hiding. He has faith in the student to keep watch and report anything odd he sees. 10 minutes later he is ready to embark on another daring walk in the woods.
DM Jon-Paul | Post-Combat Map Tuesday February 21st, 2023 10:14:49 PM Nightingale will wander over to her friend and spontaneously cast Cure Moderate Wounds on his head Sahabiel is not entirely sure what to make of all this, but she has a feeling that they are going to want to look into this 'negative' counter to the shard of Change. She wonders what the negative to Change would be... Stability? Or something with a power that would reverse sudden changes? She must admit that her mind wanders on certain hopeful possibilities if a power that opposes Change, could be harnessed against the current changes taking the Culverwood. Lothlo That works for me, ten minutes should be enough time to feed my mule and brew a pot of coffee for the road. Panzer After joking with Sahabiel, Panzer notices the Hunter, and not in a good way. He then proceeds to grab Whihl by the belt and pontificate about doing the right thing. When finished, he mentions, "I need to get something to put on this lump on my head and top off my rations, then I'll be ready to go. Gimme like 10 minutes?" -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The group appears decided on their collective next steps, which is to say they are starting another journey heading north to Whihl’s Hunting Grounds... Although their preferred guide; Whilm isn't coming along, they have a good idea it's roughly 10 miles north of their current position.
Although Whihl was there just last night, you never know how many bumps are along the road. Should we assume you will rest up and leave in the morning?
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Tuesday February 21st, 2023 10:50:06 PM
Zazu is ready. "Me and Boyo can travel on a moment's notice!"
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Tuesday February 21st, 2023 10:54:35 PM We were literally just arriving back home from our last sortie into the Culverwood when we ran into the situation on the bridge upon our return. If the DM is offering us the possibility to get a night sleep, food, and get back all the spells we used between the night we spent looking for the dryads and now... I would take it.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 1:43:59 PM
Nightingale looks down at herself and then to Zazu, "I'd like a bath, clean clothes, and good night sleep in my own bed before we leave again. That and I need to talk to my protoge about some things to work on while I am away."
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 2:26:11 PM "I guess we are resting then? I'm good either way." Beech has used a few spells, but considers himself good to go. If it's decided to rest, he'll go to the community building and sleep there the night. If it's decided to go now, he just pulls his bow and is ready....
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 5:10:44 PM
As it seems to be getting a bit late in the day already to set out again, rather than depart on another mission right away Sahabiel visits her home to spend time with Limka, Ghundit, and Nibin. A hearty meal of braised meat and vegetable stew is shared, and after enjoying the comfort of a warm bed, Sahabiel feels much better the next morning. She prays for the divine to empower her prayers anew at the start of day.
ooc: Refreshed spell list
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 7:50:04 PM I'm good with leaving in the morning, it's a long round trip, and with everything going on it's safer not to be caught outside after dark.
DM Jon-Paul | Roots & Vines Map Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 8:49:28 PM
OOC: Does anyone knows what's the situation with Naithi? Do I need to shift posting times? I've sent him an email...just awaiting his reply.
Zazu (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 9:35:42 PM
"OK, tomorrow is good too. Gives me a chance to prep new spells for the adventure."
Spells prepped for tomorrow:
SIX Level 1 Spells: Color Spray x2, Feather Fall, Mage Armor x2, Obscuring Mist. FOUR Level 2 Spells: Acid Arrow, Darkvision, Invisibility, Scorching Ray. THREE Level 3 Spells: Major Image x3
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 81/87 ) Character Sheet Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 10:34:14 PM
Panzer rests, ready to set out in the morning.
DM Jon-Paul | Roots & Vines Map Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 10:40:10 PM Zazu is ready. "Me and Boyo can travel on a moment's notice!" "OK, tomorrow is good too. Gives me a chance to prep new spells for the adventure."
Beech figures out the teams decided to rest up before another sojourn. "I guess we are resting then? I'm good either way." Beech has used a few spells but considers himself good to go. He'll go to the community building and sleep there the night.
Nightingale looks down at herself and then to Zazu, "I'd like a bath, clean clothes, and good night's sleep in my own bed before we leave again. That and I need to talk to my protege about some things to work on while I am away."
Sahabiel As it seems to be getting a bit late in the day all ready to set out again, rather than depart on another mission right away Sahabiel visits her home to spend time with Limka, Ghundit, and Nibin. A hearty meal of braised meat and vegetable stew is shared, and after enjoying the comfort of a warm bed, Sahabiel feels much better the next morning. She prays for the divine to empower her prayers anew at the start of the day.
Lothlo I'm good with leaving in the morning, it's a long round trip, and with everything going on it's safer not to be caught outside after dark. -=-=- The groups make their individual plans, they pack, make plans, eat, bathe, and get a good night's rest / or meditate for recuperative needs. In the morning the young adventurers make their way to the hunting grounds north of Freedom's Landing, some 10 miles north.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Thursday February 23rd, 2023 4:51:37 AM OOC - these are Nightingales spells she's prepared for the journey
Adventuring: [updated 1/7/23] Orisons: Detect Magic, Guidance, Light, Stabilize
1st Level: can cast 4 a day + 1 Domain: Bless, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil – Entangle (D)
2nd Level: Can cast 3 a day + 1 Domain: Hold Person, Sound Burst, Spiritual Weapon – Barkskin (D) Spon. Cast: 1st CLW, 2nd CMW
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Thursday February 23rd, 2023 12:58:51 PM
So these are the spells that Nightingale will have prayed for .. just so y'all know
Adventuring: [updated 1/7/23] Orisons: Detect Magic, Guidance, Light, Stabilize
1st Level: can cast 4 a day + 1 Domain: Bless, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Protection from Evil – Entangle (D)
2nd Level: Can cast 3 a day + 1 Domain: Hold Person, Sound Burst, Spiritual Weapon – Barkskin (D) Spon. Cast: 1st CLW, 2nd CMW
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character d20=2 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2023 3:38:59 PM
Beech is bright eyed and ready to go, Bow in his hand and spells all refreshed.... 8-1st, 7-2nd, 6-3rd and 4-4th levels
Beech keeps a watch as best he can, he knows now that he should have paid more attention to the trainers on the Isle, they could spot things he never saw until they were almost on top of him.... Oh well, he'll try at least....
Perception, 2....
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 d20+7=21 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+18=34 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2023 5:39:51 PM Perception d20+7 = 21, Knowledge(Nature, in woodland terrain) d20+10 = 14, Survival (Wayfinding, in woodland terrain) d20+18 = 34
Sahabiel surveys the hunting grounds from her warhorse's saddle. A pond large enough to hold an island in it somewhere in the area should be fairly easy to find from here. And if need be, since many of the larger animals would use it as a place to drink, she expect she can always fall back on following converging animal tracks.
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