Co-DM Jon-Paul Monday March 27th, 2023 9:39:11 PM In Summary::
Beech believes he is now forming an idea of how the Shards of the Warped SAAR work, if not but a cursory view.
Naithi laughs at Zazu. "I was always partial to Zazu Barrel Rider myself."
Nightingale will catch up to Sahabiel and in sylvan ask her "Cousin, the seed is now part of the bridge ... should we ask however if it is removed whether it will cause more mayhem, or do we think it's power is spent. I know too little about the SAAR to fathom a guess."
Sahabiel Sahabiel heads over to the dock as a volunteer to help the visiting trade ship unload its goods for sale. When she realizes that a lot of its cargo is preserved foodstuffs, she soon takes a break and goes to bring Limka and Ghundit back with her as well... her half-orc housemate would know better which ingredients she can turn into some fine meals, and helping unload things would let her know early what is going to be up on offer at the market after.
The three will stay together to make the most of this market day and the surrounding merriment that comes with it. If nobody already has, she offers some coins for some of the more musically inclined settlers to go get their instruments as an impromptu band to liven up the occasion with a bit of festive music, too. She believes that with all the dire events of late this town could really use a break to lighten the mood, and having a bit of a shindig to celebrate both the improved bridge and the arrival of traders is as good an excuse as any.
Sahabiel will also take care of the cost of any food items Limka wants to purchase from the traders -- she knows that Limka stocking up on good ingredients will mean good meals in her own future.
Zazu Bridgebuilder! At first, Zazu is speechless, but then the elf gives out a "YIPEE" and beams with joy! Laughing, Zazu says, "Boyo Boy! That was great! I built a bridge! From now on my name is Zazu Bridgebuilder!"
The elf rushes over to the merchants. "Did you guys see that? I made it! I built that bridge! It's the best bridge ever! Made by me, Zazu Bridgebuilder!" For the rest of the day, Zazu Bridgebuilder goes around town telling everybody the story. The trickster does not neglect to tell the part played by his friends, of course. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Champions of the Culverwood; you may now rest and recover in town after your recent quest to rejoin the Saar shard and its negative, thereby removing the immediate threat to Freedom's Landing. You all have an opportunity to work with your apprentices, continue to aid the town leaders in building this refuge, tend to the local grove, shop in the Catacombs, and engage in trade with the Emerald City.
Also as a gentle reminder, the Champions have access to the Lyre of Building and the special seeds, that are available in the village.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Tuesday March 28th, 2023 12:03:16 PM
Beech, keeps watch over the dock area, and will start laying out a repair and ship building area, he also double checks the new bridge and checks it daily for magic. He'll also get together with one of he team mates that can cast Woodshape and start in on his "tree" house.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 d20+11=16 ; Tuesday March 28th, 2023 8:36:35 PM
Sahabiel asks Beech if those daily checks on the bridge he is doing could be set for a time of day that she can join him there, so that between them they can cover both the arcane and the divine aspects, and she is happy enough to find that everything seems quite inactive now.
ooc: I missed Nightingale's question yesterday - Sahabiel will honestly answer her cousin that she does not know yet, but that she and Beech will be checking up on it until they do know.
She also makes sure that all of Freedom Landing's hunters are made aware of the Twigjack clan, and has their area declared as off limits - for reasons first because of such fey being too dangerous for them, and second because such was the deal she made with the troublesome clan's leader.
She still exercises and trains in arms with the militia in the morning, and the coming of spring means that more people can share the burden of the patrols that during winter Sahabiel had taken a larger role in (as she could walk around unhindered by snow or cold). With more free time as a result, the half-elf Culverwood cleric now spends longer afternoons with Ghundit at the herbalist workshop, teaching the girl more of her skills while doing real work preparing everyday non-magical medicine. There is a need for it too, since the town's stores of those will have taken a bit of a hit with how many people had to treat minor injuries recently... She is thinking of course of the incident of not two weeks ago when fighting in the middle of the town had forced civilians to run for cover in the dark. Sahabiel feels still grateful that Freedom Landing does in fact have as many orcs and half orcs as it does, because if not so many people had possessed darkvision then to lead those who couldn't see to safety, there probably would have been worse to worry about than scrapes.
Profession(herbalist) d20+11 = 16
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 87/87 ) Character Sheet Tuesday March 28th, 2023 9:14:40 PM
Panzer asks Fredo what he observed of Whilil while the Champions were gone.Aside from that it is another typical day in town. Panzer tries to pretend that the Culverwood is not a malevolent force that simply wants to kill him and he and Fredo work on the ditch and berm.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Tuesday March 28th, 2023 9:31:13 PM
Naithi spends some time in town, connecting with the town folk before returning to her Druid Grove and preparing it for the winter.
She knows that her Grove's roots grow deep and that the most ancient tree in the Culverwood will protect it from the worst of the winds, but she takes pride in her work and it makes her feel more connected to the forest. Eventually the entire Grove will become it's own mini biome with a climate independent the rest of the Wold, but her first goal is to make a hot spring in the center to provide water and enough warmth to prevent the roots from freezing.
When she is done she will visit the WLA, Catacombs, leave a small gift out for the fey.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:10:39 PM
Nightingale will work with her protege, play with her cat, look at changes she might make to her house, and help out around town as needed. If all else fails, she'll sit with some of the ladies and help work on blankets and clothes
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Tuesday March 28th, 2023 10:36:17 PM Hmm, I don't hear the lyre going right now. Probably a good thing, we wouldn't want to do anything that would agitate those vines, and who knows the affects the vibrations would have. Any thoughts on what to build?
Afterwards Lothlo checks in with his apprentice and joins them as they try to record the excitement with the roots to song.
ooc: what kind of things are we able to build right now that would stay in line with the level of growth we are trying to maintain for the settlement?
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC20, HP52) and Boyo the bunny (AC19, HP26) (Cayzle) Tuesday March 28th, 2023 11:46:37 PM
Zazu is keenly aware that a wizard should have a LOT of spells to choose from. But the trickster only has one third level spell! One option is to visit the Catacombs and buy a scroll or three. Another is to go to Karri and pay a wizard to copy spells from a book. But we have to go to Karri for Catacombs access anyway, right?
"Anyone want to take a trip on the river?" Zazu asks.
Co-DM Jon-Paul Wednesday March 29th, 2023 7:38:29 AM Spring is in the air
Zazu is keenly aware that a wizard should have a LOT of spells to choose from. But the trickster only has one third level spell! One option is to visit the Catacombs and buy a scroll or three. Another is to go to Karri and pay a wizard to copy spells from a book. But we have to go to Karri for Catacombs access anyway, right?
"Anyone wants to take a trip on the river?" Zazu asks.
Beech keeps watch over the dock area and will start laying out a repair and shipbuilding area, he also double-checks the new bridge and checks it daily for magic. He'll also get together with one of his teammates that can cast Woodshape and start in on his "tree" house.
Naithi spends time within her Druid Grove and preparing it for the winter.
Nightingale will work with her protege, play with her cat, look at changes she might make to her house, and help out around town as needed. If all else fails, she'll sit with some of the ladies and help work on blankets and clothes
Sahabiel asks Beech if those daily checks on the bridge he is doing could be set for a time of day that she can join him there, so that between them they can cover both the arcane and the divine aspects, and she is happy enough to find that everything seems quite inactive now. She also spends time making sure hunters know about the new "off-limits" areas of the TwigJacks & is grateful for the citizens that have Darkvision; namely the Orc & half-orc members.
Lothlo Hmm, I don't hear the lyre going right now. Probably a good thing, we wouldn't want to do anything that would agitate those vines, and who knows the affects the vibrations would have. Any thoughts on what to build?
Afterward, Lothlo checks in with his apprentice and joins them as they try to record the excitement with the roots of song.
Panzer asks Fredo what he observed of Whilil while the Champions were gone. Aside from that it is another typical day in town. Panzer tries to pretend that the Culverwood is not a malevolent force that simply wants to kill him and he and Fredo work on the ditch and berm. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Beech, the bridge is now a "Living Wood Bridge". What types of magic are you looking for?
Lothlo, as far as the bridge is concerned, the bridge is now a "Living Wood Bridge". No Roots & Vines here. If there is great concern over the safety of the bridge, have Sahabiel ask her mentor about it. As far as what to build, Highlight to display spoiler: { I'm asking the PTB, will reply as soon as I have an idea. }
Panzer learns that Whihl has been keeping to himself in his shelter, appearently here is a anti-social recluse, surprise he goes outside at all!
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Wednesday March 29th, 2023 8:07:03 PM
What specific things will be working on to get get ready for winter again? We did bring in a lot of cloth and sewing items ... what kinds of goods and animals did the traders bring with them?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Wednesday March 29th, 2023 8:21:09 PM Since we did need to get last minute cloth last winter, a few more sheep would be great if they have them. We want to make sure that at a minimum we have enough wool to patch and replace what we have without needing to go to the city.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Wednesday March 29th, 2023 8:41:46 PM
If Panzer consults with the others on what to do with Whihl, Sahabiel suggests that perhaps they can encourage him to try his hand at tanning, since he just doesn't seem fit to be an outdoors man. It would at least somewhat build on any skill with taking animal hides he may have already picked up as a hunter. Also, since the tanning business is a smelly one, being fine with spending a typical day alone in a workshop while other people keep their distance might actually be a benefit...?
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 87/87 ) Character Sheet Wednesday March 29th, 2023 8:54:29 PM
Panzer returns to working on the ditch and berm.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Wednesday March 29th, 2023 9:55:00 PM
Naithi offers to go with Zazu to the Catacombs. I know how you feel. Druids may have access to a wide variety of spells, but I'm limit to only the lowest levels... Or I was. With this ioun stone I should be able to use more scrolls and wands to help make up the difference.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Wednesday March 29th, 2023 9:57:19 PM
Detecting for magic.... if the bridge is living, there should be no magic, except what is fading from the transformation.
Co-DM Jon-Paul d100=93 ; Wednesday March 29th, 2023 10:18:58 PM The Bountiful Ship of Emerald City -=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=- Beech Detecting for magic.... if the bridge is living, there should be no magic, except what is fading from the transformation.
Naithi offers to go with Zazu to the Catacombs. I know how you feel. Druids may have access to a wide variety of spells, but I'm limited to only the lowest levels... Or I was. With this ioun stone, I should be able to use more scrolls and wands to help make up the difference.
Nightingale What specific things will be working on to get ready for winter again? We did bring in a lot of cloth and sewing items ... what kinds of goods and animals did the traders bring with them?
Sahabiel If Panzer consults with the others on what to do with Whihl, Sahabiel suggests that perhaps they can encourage him to try his hand at tanning since he just doesn't seem fit to be an outdoorsman. It would at least somewhat build on any skill with taking animal hides he may have already picked up as a hunter. Also, since the tanning business is a smelly one, being fine with spending a typical day alone in a workshop while other people keep their distance might actually be a benefit...?
Lothlo Since we did need to get last-minute cloth last winter, a few more sheep would be great if they have them. We want to make sure that at a minimum we have enough wool to patch and replace what we have without needing to go to the city.
Panzer returns to working on the ditch and berm. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Nightingale Highlight to display spoiler: { consulting with the PTB to determine the itinerary of the merchant ship }
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The Champions go about their standard routines in order to prep for the winter season. With a recently received merchant ship from the Emerald City there is much to do to sort and store the goods. There is the continuation of the building plans for the village's growth. There is the matter of Beech's "Tree" house.
The champions discuss among themselves what to do with Whihl the hunter in order to settle unfinished business and offer a profession that will make him into a more productive citizen that is on par with his current skillset instead of a recluse.
Your new "Living Wood" Bridge is an example of a Natural Wonder. Your actions have cleansed the corruption caused by the separation of the two shards. The rejoining of the shards gifted you this Natural Wonder. As for the lingering magic, Mr. Beech could not have said it better.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 46/46 Character Thursday March 30th, 2023 1:57:07 PM
Beech, daily checks over the new bridge, and then scouts out an area for the "Repair & Ship Building" yard. Yes, it's still in the future, but Beech expects to find a couple donor trees in the area that will need to be removed. With Woodshape, it can be grafted to the trees he has picked out as living beams and the base of the walls. All of which will be grafted "living" wood. The only things which which won't be alive that he currently has planed are the doors, windows and the kitchen area. Even the roof will be woodshaped as well as the spiral steps around one of the foundation trees.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 87/87 ) Character Sheet Thursday March 30th, 2023 3:18:19 PM
Panzer returns to working on the ditch and berm.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 27 HP 87/87 ) Character Sheet Thursday March 30th, 2023 3:18:41 PM
Panzer returns to working on the ditch and berm. All caught up
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 25/14/24 -- HP: 60/60 Thursday March 30th, 2023 7:02:29 PM (ooc: David, your catch up posts made me smile, you can be such a mood -- you really want to see it recognized on the map that we have been upgrading the town defenses with ditch and berm works, hm? )
(also ooc: I kind of do not want to advance time past the day the traders visited us yet, because I think some of us are still waiting for a list of what the ship brought that we might want to buy?)
Although on the surface all seems well again now in the settlement of Freedom Landing, Sahabiel is not able to put out of her mind that while resolving the immediate problem with their bridge was a victory, that entire problem was little more than a distraction from the greater problem of the darkening of the Culverwood, a problem that is still plain for anyone going near to see. She prays as intensely as she ever has for the means to protect what she holds dear.
(ooc: JP, I have a feeling that Sahabiel's legacy item is going to manifest soon-ish, I will share my files with you as I work on getting approval)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 56/56, CMD: 23 Thursday March 30th, 2023 7:17:51 PM
Lothlo watches as the ship starts to unload it's cargo. Do you think that the merchant ship has any coffee? I may need to pick up a few bags if they do.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 51/51 AC 21 CMD: 21 Thursday March 30th, 2023 8:49:03 PM
One other task that Nightingale has, is to begin figuring out a way to cover her home in herbs and flowers. While a plant growth spell would work, she is looking to create a garden of sorts with useful and beautiful items. She also starts thinking about bees and beehives and honey, hmmmm, honey
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 51/68 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Thursday March 30th, 2023 9:36:39 PM
Naithi enjoys the time her and Zazu spend riding rabbits to town and hopes to get back before the ships unload.
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