Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:23/34. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision, shield, bless Thursday June 29th, 2023 10:40:58 PM
Mortimer offers up a possible reason for their recent misfortune.
"Back away an let 'em go. Wardd took away our luck 'cause we've done enough killin' today. Let's not push it any further."
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Friday June 30th, 2023 9:42:32 AM
Round 14
Lorryn moves to the cage. Mortimer defies fate and loses. Drack curses the mysterious gods of dice games. Ash attempts to punch the sahuagin and misses because punching in water is hard. Torryn joins the fun by missing as well. Gnubert watches the show. Manolo lashes out connecting.
As a furious stream of ineffective assaults take place one of the group finally gets lucky. Manolo slips a blade though his allies, burying it in the sahuagian. A cloud of blood is releases into the water as the light of life leaves togue one’s body. It is quite as the blood spreads around you. Someone stops to consider that with water breathing you might be actually breathing blood!
Lorryn swims closer to the cage that floats in the dark cavern above the water. The large rocks nearby rise just above the water and would be a dry place to sit.
In the cage he sees a stocky beared figure dressed as a merchant. The male dwarf is unconscious but does not appear to have visible wounds.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:23/34. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision, shield, bless Friday June 30th, 2023 12:02:46 PM
Mortimer looks at the dead sahuagin rogue and then Manolo ... and back to the sahuagin. "I guess his luck ran out too!"
"And let that be a lesson to you!" Torryn told the retreating figures. She couldn't help but smile at the absurdity of it. The Sahuagin were devilishly tricky to hit whilst in their natural element, but somehow the group had prevailed and driven them off. Perhaps it was for the best that they had not shed any more blood than they had. That thought prompted another: there was blood in the water - a lot of it. She swam upwards to go check on Gnubert. She hoped he hadn't encountered any more of the slippery aquatic denizens. Then another thought - how much longer would the water breathing potion last? She was already looking forward to getting back on dry land and was quite sure that she wasn't alone in that regard.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 Friday June 30th, 2023 12:38:42 PM
Ash laughs to Mortimers joke before swimming to the surface for some air. The potion let him breathe underwater, but he wanted actual air and not some fluid.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 Friday June 30th, 2023 12:38:44 PM
Ash laughs to Mortimers joke before swimming to the surface for some air. The potion let him breathe underwater, but he wanted actual air and not some fluid.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 26/35 - AC 17 2d6=9 ; Friday June 30th, 2023 12:42:43 PM
Drack watches R1 go down, and a look anger crosses his face. "Nice shot Manolo. I wish the killing blow had been mine, but we have accomplished our mission. Anyone badly injured, come to me before you get the wand, as I have some lay hands available. After that, let's search this place to make sure there are no further problems or anything worth them coming back to."
Drack looks around at his companions, and watches Torry swim up to check on Loryn. He moves next to Manolo and lays hands on him for 9. "Manolo, why don"t you see what you can find here. I am pretty sure that they all left. Anyone else not badly injured, feel free to go with him and search as well. Let's search it, get the prisoner, and get out of here. Mortimer, you are next up on the healing, so stay by me."
Active effects: freedom of movement Bless: +1 attack and saving throws protection from evil. +2 saves and ac
Spells: Bless-cast Protection from evil-cast
Lay hands: 3/8
AC 13 HP 31/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday June 30th, 2023 12:49:55 PM
Loryn moves over to the rock and gets completely out of the water, "Psst! You awake friend." if he can reach, Loryn foolishly sticks his arm into the cage the touch the dwarf on the shoulder and attempt to rouse him.
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes Bless
Acid Ray 0/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 0/10 rnds 1st lvl: 0/7 2nd lvl: 0/5
'Ugh! Why was Dracky always so clever?' Thought Torryn. She opened up her senses and detected for evil even as she swam upwards. Like Drack, she too could call upon the favour of her patrons to deliver some healing: a small measure in her case, but perhaps Loryn would welcome that. She could not recall if he had taken a wound or not. there had been a lot of blood in the water and she'd been very much focused on missing - HITTING! - her enemy.
OOC: If the merchant requires healing, Torryn can do that next round.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/48; CMD 16 Saturday July 1st, 2023 9:23:39 AM
"Save your healing magic for combat situations. The wand isn't very potent, so it's better to use when we have time." He says hoping the paladins will not use their healing when combat has ended.
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Saturday July 1st, 2023 12:09:34 PM I know that the time for levelling is right around that tree over there, no not that one, the other one ... if y'all have any questions or concerns please ask for help ... we'll help make sure you don't drink a super Soldier potion and turn into the Hulk, or worse, Loki - hehehehehehe
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/31 ; d20=10 ; d20=20 ; d20=1 ; Saturday July 1st, 2023 8:47:00 PM
"Definitely out of luck",Manolo replies to Mortimer. ," I just got lucky", Manolo replies to Drack as he gets healed.
Manolo looks around the area, searching the bodies and the surroundings for anything shiny or valuable.
He tries to appraise the value of the items on the fly.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Sunday July 2nd, 2023 10:50:25 AM
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Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:23/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision, shield, bless d20+4=14 ; Sunday July 2nd, 2023 7:26:52 PM
Agreeing with Mole, "Feelin' a bit peakish, I am. Hit me with your heal wand; once or thrice." Mortimer will wait for the sudden jabs of searing pain that always comes from healing magics.
"Good idea, Manolo. Pick all the bodies clean. I'll out the rest of this cavern for shinies.
Mortimer casts a divination before he starts. Hopefully it will help locate any magical valuables.
(Mortimer casts Detect Magic. Range: 60'. Duration: Concentration, up to 6 minutes.)
As he moves through the cavern, he makes sure to check every nook and cranny. His darkvision certainly helps with the dark areas. (Perception: 14)
For several moments during the battle, after their luck had failed them, Mortimer was certain they were all going to die. This cavern was to be their tomb, he thought. He's felt that certainty of death before; much like when the goblins had stole him as a child. What's different now is a sense or feeling that they've cheated death in some way. Mortimer hadn't ever felt that way before. Upon reflection, he thinks back to when he escaped from the goblins. His mind draws a total blank! In fact, he has no memory of running away at all. Almost as if he hadn't!
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Monday July 3rd, 2023 11:05:49 AM
Above the water Loryn clambers onto one of the large rocks. The cave is dark and the rock is slippery with algae but at least it is dry. There is a weird moment when his breathing transitions from water to air but it passes quickly. He calls to the dwarf in the cage.
The dwarf stirs but does not wake. It is a good bet that he is injured and thus unconscious while floating in the cage above the water. After a moment Torryn’s head breaks through the water as well so she can see the scene.
Below the water our adventeors begin the after battle tradition of looting. Several auras can be seen with detect magic and a few weapons as well as a chest of gems, the dead rogues armor also reads as magic.
{ooc: Crew, I am attaching a link to a document with what your sheet says each characters WBL is. I hope I am very wrong in some cass, looking at you Mole and Manolo.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 d20+7=18 ; Monday July 3rd, 2023 11:18:09 AM
Drack leaves the prisoner to Torry and Loryn, feeling that they can handle it. While the others scout for treasure, drack keeps on eye on everyone and their back watching for any trouble that arises. 18 perception.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 2d6=11 ; Monday July 3rd, 2023 11:20:42 AM
If the healing wand isn't used on Mortimer first, Drack will lay hands before Mortimer starts searching the cave. 11 hp healing.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 d8+1=9 ; d8+1=4 ; Monday July 3rd, 2023 12:05:51 PM
Mole will heal Mortimer. Healing him for 13 points.
AC 13 HP 36/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday July 3rd, 2023 12:26:02 PM
Loryn turns at the sound of the water at the surface and gives Torrynashbbeth a wave over. "Can you do something for him? A conscious dwarf will be far easier to get out of here." to the dwarf he says quietly, "Hold on friend, help is on the way."
The next problem to solve is how to get him out of the cage. Loryn slides back over the water and sticks his head under to yell to the others, "Hey! Keep an eye out for a key to this cage up here!"
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes Bless
Acid Ray 0/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 0/10 rnds 1st lvl: 0/7 2nd lvl: 0/6 3rd lvl: 0/4
Having made the uncomfortable adjustment to breathing air again, Torryn clambered up onto the rock and reaching through the cage, touched the dwarf to administer some divine healing. She was actually surprised at how well that worked. she decided to push her luck and heal him again: he looked in a rough way. Again magical energies rippled through her to satisfying effect.
"Looks like I'm a better healer than i am fighter." She remarked to Loryn.
There was still the thorny issue of getting the dwarf out of the cage - and she'd left her magical spear on the sea bed. Hopefully Drack would pick it up for her.
"We may have to wait for Dracky." She added, as she studied the cage. (Perception:12) without really knowing for what she was looking.
"Hold on Mr Dwarfy, we'll have you out soon." Torryn hoped that she sounded suitably reassuring and confident. She suppressed a sigh: Drack did it so much better than her.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 32/36 CMD: -1 Monday July 3rd, 2023 4:53:43 PM
Gnubert lets the looting to the others and swims up towards Torry, [ b]"Any luck with this gentle dwarf? Is there anything I can do to help?"[/b]
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision d20+4=7 ; Monday July 3rd, 2023 7:43:01 PM (ooc: Since Mole hit Mortimer with his healing stick, Im assuming Drack will reserve his Lay On Hands for something else.)
Mortimer flinches with each red, hot tap from Mole's healing wand. Thankfully the pain fades quickly. "Thanks Mole, just what I needed."
He continues searching the cavern, with the help from his darkvision and Detect Magic, for whatever he can find. "Whoa, are those crates?"
(Perception: 7, the dice continue to forsake me.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 d20+3=10 ; Monday July 3rd, 2023 8:23:11 PM
Ash headed to the surface to get his bearings straight. the under water stuff was bothering him and making him a little claustrophobic and he needed fresh air... or as fresh as a cave could provide. He looks around above for any key or device to unlock the cage.
Perception 10
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Tuesday July 4th, 2023 11:10:42 AM
once he made sure that nothing bad was returning, Drack decides to head to the surface to check on people up there that he couldn't see. On the way he will grab Torry's spear from the ground where she had to drop it. "She will likely want this if there is a problem" Drack thinks to himself as he swims top side.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Tuesday July 4th, 2023 4:12:41 PM
The dwarf has clearly been wounded in the past. His merchants clothing is stained with old blood that the water did not rinse clean. He bear is tangled, filthy and may be beyond saving the way it has clumped together. The dwarf sputters to conciseness.
"Get back I have nothing for you devils......" he pauses "Are you my freedom? I'd have given up hope so tell me straight or kill me quick."
He backs far from the cage his eyes shifting about.
Below the water the pile of loot is being collected. As you work a few keys are found on one of the casters, one is clearly to the chest that contains some gems. Another is unknown.
Torryn had thought that her healing might have been a tad more efficacious, but clearly the poor dwarf had been very badly hurt.
"Fear not, Good Mister Dwarf, we are indeed here to help. We'll have you out of there soon enough. In the meantime, how about I improve your health a bit more?" Torryn smiled sweetly. Smiling usually put people at ease and Torryn did have a most winning smile. (Diplomacy: 19)
Subject to her pacifying him, she will again heal him. (slightly. Yay! The dice roller is back on form) and then un-mat his beard (Mending)
(NB: Torryn has now used 3/5 Lay on Hands)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision Tuesday July 4th, 2023 5:37:38 PM
(ooc: House Rule: you can reroll 1’s when rolling for heal spells.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/31 ; d20=10 ; d20=20 ; d20=9 ; Tuesday July 4th, 2023 9:24:59 PM
Manolo keeps searching for stuff and quickly appraises items that look interesting, valuable and/powerful or powerful.
Perception natural 20, result is 29 Appraise 11
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision d20+4=15 ; Tuesday July 4th, 2023 11:30:50 PM
Mortimer offers up a few suggestions about the mystery key.
"There's a cage on the surface above with a gnome locked inside. I bet it will fit that lock!"
(ooc: 15 rounds ago, when Morty swam up there, the captive was described as a gnome, not a dwarf. So that's what I'm going with until told otherwise :)
While he looks for more treasure, Mortimer tries to figure out the significance of the mysterious source of light (that has appeared on the map the whole time, but hasn't been explained.).
(Perception: 15, finally rolled over a 10!!)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:22 F9: R:10 W:12 d6=5 ; Wednesday July 5th, 2023 3:07:53 AM
Ummmm, thought Torryn. Was it a dwarf or a gnome? Now that the beard was untangled, she was wondering if perhaps she may have insulted the man. Hopefully he was too dazed and hurt to notice. She was pleased to see that her attempted healing was having more effect than she'd initially thought.
(Thanks for the nudge on rerolling the heal.)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 32/36 CMD: -1 d20+3=18 ; Wednesday July 5th, 2023 8:55:58 AM
Gnubert is constantly amazed at his new friends. Their ability to smoothly transition from battle to diplomacy in mere seconds was astonishing and once again the cleric felt a hindrance for just a moment. "We are not here to harm you my friend. We are here to help. Let us find a key and we shall spring you loose!" Gnubert smiles broadly and sheaths his mace. (Diplomacy DC 18)
AC 13 HP 36/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday July 5th, 2023 9:52:03 AM "Yes be at ease my friend." Loryn says, joining Gnubert and Torrynnashkabbeth. "We have found a key and we have a master rogue if the key does not work to get you out of there."
Loryn taps the other two and nods off to the side, "Private word."
When they come over the gnome purses his lips a moment and then speaks. "Our ability to breathe is in the rings annnnnd we don't have an extr.....hold my thought I think we do. Stay here, I'll be right back"
Loryn heads back into the water to get Mole's ring. The cave loving dwarf is going to love this suggestion....
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes Bless
Acid Ray 0/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 0/10 rnds 1st lvl: 0/7 2nd lvl: 0/6 3rd lvl: 0/4
Potion swimming provides +10 bonus to swim
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Wednesday July 5th, 2023 10:18:30 AM
The dwarf stares at Torryn for a moment and blinks before speaking.
"I hope you are truthful, I cannot take more of this otherwise. I am Khirbum Rockfall, my trading ship was attacks by those.. those" he shutters "Did you kill them? I don't even know what they are." His breath catches and he lets out a small sob. "I fell overboard during the attack and a... a shark attacked me. Next thing I know I am in a cage bobbing like a fishing lure. They beat me and shouted gibberish until I passed out again."
The dwarf looks at the tops of the cage and points to a holy symbol of Wardd. "I hung that there for luck, I guess you are the answer."
Finding themselves with a dwarf in a cage they can easily unlock the party continues to collect what is of use. They find a magic ring, a scroll case sealed against the water, silver kitchen utensils, four magic arrows and several other items of note.. {List to be completed once I sort out WBL and character changes.}
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Wednesday July 5th, 2023 10:57:10 AM
Drack breaks the surface near the others, and looks at the poor soul in the cage, and hands Torryn her spear. "I think you dropped this."
"What's the plan? obviously he can't breathe underwater. Seems like the easiest thing to do is for two people to go to the boat. One sit in it and give their ring to the other who brings it back here. Just my thought unless there is already another plan. Either way, we should probably get moving for dry land."
"Want me to try and force the cage? i think they found some keys down in the stuff. Probably safest to wait for a key."
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 32/36 CMD: -1 Wednesday July 5th, 2023 12:03:02 PM
Gnubert nods at Drack's suggestion, "Perhaps whomever goes back should also carry back as much of the recovered items as well just to minimize the amount of trips. I can go and give up my ring. I am out of healing, and spells. I will not be much use down here."
Gnubert looks over at the dwarf, "My friends will have you out of her momentarily and we will see you restored to good solid land beneath your feet."
"I'll stay here then. I can still call upon some minor magic and a bit of healing. Oh, thanks for the spear, Dracky. I forgot about that. Anyway, as I was saying; I can't really carry much, so I'm likely best off staying here with Mr Rocky. Perhaps she should have gone to help the others with searching for the key or other stuff that they really didn't want the Sea Devils to reclaim, but as she'd pointed out, she probably was the best person to stay with the dwarf at the moment.
[Do you need a bit more healing?[/b] She asked a bit sheepishly, trying not to overemphasize the word 'bit'. She was not the healer that Drack was, let alone Gnubert and Mole.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=12 ; Wednesday July 5th, 2023 5:09:40 PM
Manolo goes where the commotion is to see what is going on.
Perception 22
OOC: Character sheet and header updated and ready to approval, Rolled hit dice in the other place.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Wednesday July 5th, 2023 6:32:15 PM
“I’ll go topside with Gnubert and we take as much loot as we can carry. He can wait in the boat, and I’ll come back with his ring. In the mean time, you all can free our prisoner and be ready to get out of here.”
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision d20+4=16 ; Wednesday July 5th, 2023 8:19:23 PM
Mortimer's head breaks the surface of the water. He looks up with wide eyes as he takes in a breath of stale air. "Gathered up some bits and bobs, we have ... found a chest too. How's the gnome doin'?" He immediately notices his mistake with Torryn styling his matted beard. "Oh, I mean, dwarf! Sorry 'bout that. Ya sleep like a gnome. Glad we were able ta stir ya. Mortimer's the name." (Perception: 16)
He happens to notice Wardd's symbol on the cage. [b]"Good for you! Today's your lucky day. Though it's gettin' late, we better crack on."
If no one else is going to try, Mortimer takes the mystery key and attempts to unlock the cage.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 Wednesday July 5th, 2023 11:02:16 PM
"That must be where all our luck went" Ash says to try and lighten the mood. He smiles, while he waits for Mortimer to unlock the cage.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Thursday July 6th, 2023 9:19:09 AM
The dwarf brightens after being healed and you hear his joints pop as he stretches with a moan.
“Now that does feel better.” Listening to Drack’s plan he nods. “I don’t want to go back in the water but if one of the rings will let me breath then so be it. I just want to go home… I guess I will be notifying the families of those we lost in the attack when I get there as well.” The thought is enough for him to deflate a little.
The key opens the cage easy enough though the hinges are rusted as quite loud. “Will one of you help me over to those rock to wait. I… I can’t be in this cage much longer.”
Whatever crew is gathering up the loot has a bit of a project as your battle really covered the entier large cavern. With two of you heading to the boat and then the bulk of the team leaving in mass you are sure you can transport everything out to the boat unless someone wants to bring the old crates of mundane items in the east end of the cave.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:22 F9: R:10 W:12 d6=4 ; Thursday July 6th, 2023 10:33:15 AM
[b["Cracking on."[/b] Torryn told Morty with a confident smile, albeit she really wasn't at all sure on what she was supposed to be cracking.
Torryn had no inclination to remove anything more than was necessary. She did her best to ease the struggling hinges (Mending) and bravely called upon her patrons to again heal the poor, suffering dwarf.
(4/5 used)
That done she aided as best she could in the recovery process, utilising her "Fey Sight" to detect magic and evil.
AC 13 HP 36/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday July 6th, 2023 10:33:47 AM
Loryn holds up as everyone arrives. "Sound plan and all but I was thinking the shapeshifting druid dwarf could just become an octopus or something and voila, we have an extra ring. We can all leave together" Loryn assist the dwarf to a the rocks to wait and addresses the group.
"it will take a bit, but bring everything, including the crates, here. I got a magical bag and extra dimensional pants to fill. Then we cruise out, grab the trident bundle from the last encounter and up to the boat. Ok let's move with a purpose all."
The gnome gets back in the water and swims down to collect things to bring back to the rock and surface.
Take 10 Swim check 19
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes Bless
Acid Ray 0/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 0/10 rnds 1st lvl: 0/7 2nd lvl: 0/6 3rd lvl: 0/4
Potion swimming provides +10 bonus to swim
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 32/43 CMD: 6 Thursday July 6th, 2023 2:43:24 PM
Gnubert leaves with Drack, after placing as much as he can, safely, into his haversack. The cleric grabs as the lightest bundle of weapons and armor on the way and heads back to the boat.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Thursday July 6th, 2023 6:08:15 PM
Having already left with Gnubert, Drack did not hear Loryn’s plan so he continues to the boat with Gnubert, waits until he gets in, and then Drack gets his ring and heads back down to help the others carry the rest of the stuff
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision Thursday July 6th, 2023 6:14:58 PM
Mortimer silently thinks to himself after Drack and Gnubert depart, [i]'I hope they don't kill Ash's pet rodent that he left on the boat.'[/b]
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Thursday July 6th, 2023 10:09:10 PM
"I have a water breathing spells that I can use. We should easily have everyone covered."
He doesn't care for the treasure. He feels uncomfortable in the underwater cave. Even though its underground the cave feels very different and unnerving to the druid.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d12=9 ; d20=13 ; Thursday July 6th, 2023 10:13:47 PM
Manolo helps or tries to help wherever help is needed.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 Thursday July 6th, 2023 10:40:29 PM
Ash keeps track of anything he collects, adding it to the group treasure. If the dwarf needs help swimming, he'll offer.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision Friday July 7th, 2023 10:30:58 AM
Mortimer sits up on the rock with the rest. He opens up his handy haversack and takes out some rations.
"You'd like somethin' ta eat while we wait for Drack to return?" His offer is directed at the dwarf, but anyone is welcome. He assumes the uncaged dwarf is ravenously hungry.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Friday July 7th, 2023 10:58:05 AM {ooc: We will start reviewing character sheets this weekend / next week. Please make sure you are up to date and your WBL is up to date. Loot dump is coming.}
Khirbum Rockfall sighs again when Torryn provides the last bit of healing. “I think I am good now and ready to get to a nice solid, above water, land again.” When Mortimer mentions food he groans. “I feel like I could eat a whole pig but it has been too long since I ate. Does one of you have something small to test my stomach. I would prefer to make sure it stays down before eating anything else.”
The first wave to go to the boat makes it there without any trouble and, thanks to dropping anchor, it is fairly easy to find. Nothing has disturbed the boat Ash’s familiar is evening sitting on the edge of the boat looking about, not seeing Ash you can tell that it is concerned.
Fortunately the dwarf can swim, he tells you that it would be foolish to travel by boat as much as he has if he sank like a rock. At this point your freedom of movement has worn off and, while the wand has more charges, you do not have to use them as you can walk along the bottom easy enough. With everything in tow you make it back to the boat, those that can't swim well can use the anchor rope for help allowing everyone to be back in the boat late in the day.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Friday July 7th, 2023 11:42:37 AM
Once in the boat, Drack grabs the oars. “Let’s go home.” He starts rowing back toward home
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 Friday July 7th, 2023 12:03:31 PM
Once back at the boat, Ash scoops up Oslo to make the familiar less scared. "Oslo, you should have stopped the fleeing sahugain." He jokes.
"Glad to help." Torryn gave Mr Rocky one her best smiles by way of reassurance and apology. She didn't have any food with her, but thought that there might be some on the boat. Loryn would certainly know.
Once on the boat she purposefully set about drying everyone off, starting with Drack. hew really didn't want that armour chafing whilst rowing.
(OOC: Torryn will use Mending to dry clothes, hair, people and equipment.) She felt sure everyone would feel better for being dry.
"You know, Spot will still be down at the beach. She won't mind helping us get all this stuff back safely." Being a draft horse, Spot was certainly capable of carrying a great deal and could pull even more.
It felt good to be above the waves. It was undeniably pretty down there, but Torryn thought that there were charms aplenty above the water and at least there she might actually be able to hit the bad guys; she was a better shot with her bow.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision Friday July 7th, 2023 4:12:31 PM
Mortimer is a little distracted by the seaworthiness of their boat ... with an extra passenger and all the loot and gear they pillaged weighing it down. He carefully goes through his handy haversack and looks for some food for Khirbum.
"If I'd thought ahead, I could've stuffed a whole pig in here, yeah. Let me see what I got. Umm, hard tack, some meat jerky, not sure what kind, an some dried plums and dates." He will hand over what ever the dwarf asks for. "The hard tack would probably do best if ya dip in the sea water. Soften it up and add some flavor, it will."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision Friday July 7th, 2023 7:34:06 PM
Mortimer scrutinizes the silver kitchen utensils, on one of the forks is a tangled red hair. He then turns to the dwarf to see if it matches his earthen locks of wavy hair.
(ooc; I’ve updated my Party Treasure list on my character sheet. Under the header, “Under The Sea: A Fishy Adventure. I’ve listed everything I know so far.)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 32/43 CMD: 6 Sunday July 9th, 2023 10:12:09 AM
Gnubert helps the others board the boat, and arrange the extra gear. The cleric graciously accepts Torry's assistance with the drying of his clothes. Afterwards he pulls his boots out of his haversack, and slids the still dry boots on. "That's much better, thank you Torry. I feel very much gnome again." Gnubert laughs deeply and overlong at his statement. The stress of their under water adventure melting off the cleric like snow in late spring.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:22 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday July 10th, 2023 2:35:18 AM
Torry not smiled at Gnubert. It was indeed good to be back above the water. She listened, savouring the sounds of creaking wood, the gentle splash of water against the hull and the chatter of distant gulls. It was all very reassuring and normal. It was easy to forget the danger that lurked just a few fathoms below.
She toyed with her now dry and gleaming silvery blonde hair as she thought. Her water-dancing had not been the success that she had hoped. Clearly, she needed more practice, but she also needed her protections to last longer and that was, perhaps, a greater priority. There was no shortage of matters on which to cogitate, particularly for a flighty little part Fey like herself.
AC 13 HP 36/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday July 10th, 2023 8:53:40 AM
Loryn was relieved and honestly a bit surprised that everyone was back in the boat and heading for shore. He keeps that to himself and chuckles at Gnubert's joke.
Once they get to shore, "Let's get our things to the house and sort and settle and then update the good town council."
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes Bless
Acid Ray 0/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 0/10 rnds 1st lvl: 0/7 2nd lvl: 0/6 3rd lvl: 0/4
Potion swimming provides +10 bonus to swim
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision Monday July 10th, 2023 9:57:12 AM "How many do ya suppose we killed? Lost count after the second wave, I did." He begins counting his fingers ... and recounting, having an inadequate amount of fingers.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Monday July 10th, 2023 9:58:13 AM
Khirbum is clearly thrilled to be on the baot even if it is cramped. “The hard tack would be great. Just a bit, I am sure there is food on land.” He pauses. [/b] “Of course with my ship and companions lost I will need to contact my company for coin. Did any of the others from our ship survive the encounter? I fear I am the only one,” [/b]
The water is choppier then it was on the way out, a cool breeze blowing across the water probably means rain later. Still it is not so bad as the boat rides up and down with the swells of the water, it is almost soothing in a way. Really the trip is uneventful which is probably a good thing given how easily your expedition could have gone sideways. After some time you see land, locate the town and come to shore.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:22 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday July 10th, 2023 10:11:16 AM
Torryn was sure that there was another survivor, but couldn't recall his name. She knew that someone else would; so left it to them in favour of admiring the day.
"If you need some coin, I'm sure that we have some to spare." Torryn informed Khirburn as she surveyed the assorted items they'd removed from the Sea Devils' clutches. By her reckoning, she had more than enough and was intent on putting much of that to a worthy cause.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Monday July 10th, 2023 5:51:37 PM
“Thanks Torry. I appreciate the dry”
Drack keeps rowing for land until what’s left of his strength reserves gives out. He leaves the question of other survivors to Loryn. His only focus was getting back to dry land
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Monday July 10th, 2023 7:34:43 PM
Manolo naps a lot while on boat. ' I really want to sleep', he thinks as he does one and off
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 32/43 CMD: 6 Monday July 10th, 2023 9:06:37 PM
Gnubert stays out of the way of those paddling knowing he would just be in the way. As the dwarf begins to ask about his companions Gnubert looks towards the heavens,"My friend we have found precious little survivors from these attacks. But we should not hold out hope!" The cleric says fervently.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision d20+4=20 ; Monday July 10th, 2023 9:56:29 PM
To answer Khirlburn, Mortimer tells him about the other survivor. "Other than you, we found only one other survivor, a gnome by the name of Fifebriess. Back in the Hamlet, he is. Do ya know one another?"
Mortimer is so very glad to be on dry land again. He gives himself a good drying with Prestidigitation. He immediately starts to unload the boat and getting it back to the house. He eyes if any guards are looking on. He imagines they'll be coming for them soon (Perception: 20). He's not wanting them lookin' over their loot.
He regrets not having brought back a sahuagin carcass. After consuming so much of their blood in the water, he's developed a taste for them. Don't know 'bout you, but I'm hankerin' for a fish supper!"
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Monday July 10th, 2023 10:10:46 PM
Mole spends the ride back below deck. He cannot wait to get back to dry land.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 Monday July 10th, 2023 10:41:51 PM
Ash's eyes light up when he sees the town. "See Oslo... we're not destined to be stranded at sea. I don't know about you, but i am taking a much needed break from Cave diving. "
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:22 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 3:20:11 AM
Torryn was hardly the strongest of rowers, but apparently skill and technique played important parts in making effective progress, so she took a turn at the oars, not least, to give Drack a well earned rest.
Once at the shore she informed Spot that they needed her to get all the stuff back to the lodgings. Torryn wasn't quite sure how they'd do it, but had every faith in Spot's capacity to carry all that they'd retrieved.
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Tuesday July 11th, 2023 10:01:14 AM
The dwarf, Khirbum, nodes at Torryns suggestion of burrowing money. “If it comes to that but you have already bleed in my rescue, I don’t want to take advantage.” Khirbum brightens when told of the other survivor. “Fifebriess made it?! Well that is something at least. He is a good man, I am sorry for the others but even one is better then I had feared.”
After spending a extended time underwater beaching the boat and clambering off is quite a relief. Khirbum drops on his butt on the shore and just sits for a bit as you unload your well gotten gains. {Loot dump below.} While this is going on you see Sheriff Bearclaw approaching with the lads who offered to help row what seems like days ago even if just a few hours.
Loot MW Heavy Crossbow (50gp) +1 Heavy Shield MW Heavy Shield 14 Tridents (15gp each) 4 Spears (2gp each) 2 +1 Short Swords (2310gp each) 1 +2 Leather Armor (4160gp) 3 Ring of Protection +1 (2000gp) 4 Sleep Arrows (132gp each) Scroll Tube: Fireball and Vamperic Touch (375gp each) Well made silverware labled as “The Lone Wolf” (25gp) 10 Gems (5000gp total) Assorted Coins (674gp)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. freedom, swim, darkvision Tuesday July 11th, 2023 11:00:10 AM
(ooc: Is that 5000gp for each of the 10 Gems?)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:22 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 11:01:00 AM
Torryn looked around. With so many helping hands, Spot's assistance was hardly needed at all. So she ignored the loot. In truth, she didn't know what most of it was, but felt that would be simple greed to acquire anything more than that which she had already. Even that seemed too much to her who had known very little of wealth her entire life and hadn't missed it at all. Arriving at a decision, she turned from petting Spot to inform the others that she going to the church.
"I'm going to make a donation. Lots of people lost their lives recently and whilst money can't bring them back, it can help those left behind." She didn't say it, but was also thinking of the orphaned Sahuagin. They'd grow up to hate the surface dwellers and the cycle of killing would continue.; so part of her donation would be a wergild to atone for the blood that she'd shed. It had been unavoidable, she knew. Furthermore, those she'd helped to slay had been determinedly evil. Even so, she couldn't help but feel that she'd perpetuated a cycle of violence. The coins wouldn't alter that, but hopefully could mitigate the harm by bringing more goodness into the world.
OOC: Torryn donates 400gp to the Temple of Wardd. Character sheet duly amended.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 11:02:02 AM
(Header adjusted. Mage Armour no longer in effect.)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 11:04:40 AM
Drack nods at the statement Khirbum. and when Torry rows, he will reach into the bag of treasure, and pull out 20 gold. "This is not charity. This is their money, and you deserve some. This will hold you until your people get you or send you supplies."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 11:05:30 AM
(ooc: going to move treasure splitting to email)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 11:34:39 AM
"If no one else wants to claim, I'd like the Vampiric Touch scroll. I could add it to my book. Knock the price off my share of loot. " Ash says as he scans the pile.
AC 13 HP 36/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+13=28 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2023 2:08:27 PM
Side bar - All of the loot, minus weapons and armor was loaded into the Bag of Holding including the Mundane treasures
Loryn hops off the boat and gives Drack a good pat on the back, well the side of his thigh at least, "Looked exhausting, I'm surprised you didn't want to get a Swan Boat from the catacombs. Those things just move on their own."
Was it a smart thing to say, well yes in a way. Wise? Not likely, but it was definitely funny and the gnome was happy with that.
"Ill get cooking in the kitchen as soon as I go through our stuff with an Appraising eye back at the house" He gives the dwarf a pat on the back, "You are welcome to join us for the food part Khirbum. Fifebriess is staying with us for the time being as well. I'm quite sure he will be just as happy to see you as you are to know he made it."
Loryn hands the Bag of Holding to Drack as he spots Bearclaw, "Go ahead, I'll catch up. and the gnome heads to intercept the sheriff and boys in tow with a big smile on his gnomish face.
"Ahh good, saved me a trip to keep, was hoping to get this all taken care immediately." Bluff 28
Spells: Active:
Acid Ray 0/8 30' range Innate: Dancing Lights 0/10 rnds 1st lvl: 0/7 2nd lvl: 0/6 3rd lvl: 0/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=20 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2023 7:25:47 PM
Manolo dozed off until he could sense that the rowing ended/slowed down. "Ha! Finally! Safe land it is" , he says as he jumps into the sand/ground .
Acrobatics: d20=20 (natural 20 real score is 30)
He waits to see how everyone is doing and what everyone's plan is and how the loot is going to be divided.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. darkvision d20+4=14 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+6=19 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2023 10:41:14 PM (ooc: Added the treasure to my Party Treasure list. I've marked what items have been claimed)
(Sense Motive: 14 vs. Loryn's bluff. Fail)
"Ahh," he mutters to himself. Mortimer really appreciates Loryn's thoughtfulness. However he chooses to hide his true feelings. (Bluff: 13. natural 3, of course!) :)
Mortimer starts walking back with Drack to the boarding house. As he passes by Loryn and the Sheriff, he blurts out, "Oye ... we did more than bloody their nose, heh," he boasts with a wicked smile! "We can outfit the entire troop with quality tridents, and then some! Only 30 gold a piece, yeah!"(Diplomacy: 19.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 2:40:32 AM
Torryn applauded Manny's excellent acrobatics. She prided herself on her skill in the same, but doubted she could have matched a leap such as that. She was thankful for the distraction as she felt rather embarrassed: she'd told Spot that she'd be carrying lots, but had completely forgotten about the bag of holding. It seemed that the journey back was to be an easy one.
Torryn mounted Spot and unhurriedly made her way to the church to make her donation before then making her way to the lodgings.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 32/43 CMD: 6 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 9:06:49 AM
Gnubert gingerly disembarks from the boat. His body exhausted from swimming, and his mind from the constant danger. The cleric weakly smiles at his companions as he makes his way onto the beach.
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Wednesday July 12th, 2023 9:50:46 AM
Sheriff Bearclaw welcomes the group back. "I brought these lads to help if anything needed to be transported but it seems you have it in hand." Looking at those those with them. “ou can still be of use. Get the boat someplace it can be tied up and stored.” Looking back to the group as Mortimer speaks. “More then bloodied them, that will ease people’s minds. Was it a rough go? No need to a debrief now get yourselves settled, fed and some sleep I know fighting is tough business. We can talk in the morning though word will spread fast, people were upset about the threat, the council can wait.”
The team finds themselves with time to recover and get settled in as well as deal with the spoils of war. The residents are still on edge before word starts to spread but you returning is already a relief. You can be sure that there will be rounds of drinks purchased for you all and you will eat for free this evening.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 11:24:18 AM
'Ugh', thought Torryn. It seemed the visit to the church would have to wait just a little bit longer as Spot was needed to haul the boat up out of the water. With the boat emptied, it wasn't that difficult for Spot to help beach the small craft. That done Torryn finally set off.
"I'll see you all later. Take care of Mr Rocky. I've got to go see Agratha. Hopefully she help me understand why it was just SO difficult to hit those things. Come on, Spot. I bet Agratha has a treat for you." So saying she set off at a steady clip. It seemed that Spot was full of energy for having a rest.
As for Torryn, strangely her thoughts hadn't even turned to the notion of dancing. She was thinking about all that had happened and how she might have possibly have done things better. She really hadn't the first notion about that, but hoped that perhaps her tutor, Agratha could shed some light on the matter.
AC 13 HP 36/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+8=25 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=33 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2023 3:04:36 PM
Loryn gives Mortimer a queer look and turns back to Bearclaw, Umm, yes well he is mostly correct. We'll give a proper accounting in the morning, but you can feel free to spread the word that we came back with an additional survivor and won the day." with a final nod and smile Loryn heads to the house and a closer look at the recovered treasure.
Appraise 25 Spell craft 25; 29; 23; 18; 31 with Detect Magic to identify any remaining unknown items
Eventually he settles into his kitchen to put together some lunch. Despite Mortimer's request, fish is not on the menu. Fresh crusty bread, sharp cheddar, chunks of dried sausage, sliced apples and apricots and a thin hard toasted bread with melted butter and coarse salt. Washed down with a light amber ale from Grogs Cook 33
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 5:00:16 PM
Drack waits until Loryn settles things with the officials, and exhaustedly makes his way to change, eat and drink. Seemed to him like he was there for days, but it wasn’t nearly as long. Time to rest and recover
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2023 8:18:02 PM
Manolo is happy to be at a relatively safe place that feels like home and rushes off to eat a lot and then to go sleep.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 9:42:22 PM
Once the money is divided up, Ash will wait to see if he can start working on his project. If not, he'll spend the time relaxing.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 10:10:17 PM
Mole is glad to have two feet firmly on solid ground. He reaches down and grabs a handful of dirt. Smelling the soil, he rubs it over his face.
Looking up, he looks to help unload what needs to and then looks for a tavern.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:36/42. speed:30'. darkvision Wednesday July 12th, 2023 11:43:01 PM
Mortimer thanks Loryn for the meal. "Good call for not makin' a fish supper. I was a right fine git ta suggest it." There is a short pause as he eyes the setting sun out the window. "We killed almost 30 sea devils (ooc: i counted 26.), as far as I can reckon. The fact that I'm not certain is bonkers ... yeah? Prolly good not ta kill any more fish today. We caught our limit."
He gets cozy in his favorite chair with his stein of amber ale. Mortimer continues to ponder about the day's events. He's no stranger to death, especially having dabbled in the grave digging arts. Death was not an uncommon occurrence on the streets as a thieving tramp and vagabond. He can't recall having ever witnessed, or been a party to, death at this scale. Then why does this not feel so unfamiliar to him? Or bother him enough to keep him from going to sleep where he sits. Yep, the chair was a bit too cozy.
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Thursday July 13th, 2023 9:22:46 AM
Torryn has spot help with the boat before heading off on his own as Loryn explains more to Sheriff Bearclaw. Overall the crew goes about their business after Sheriff Bearclaw lets them know that the council will meet in the morning. You can feel the mood in the town shifting as word spreads and people are less worried that there will be an attack.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Thursday July 13th, 2023 11:54:17 AM
Drack heads to their lodging house. First to change, and then to get some food and drink. He knows full well that everyone in town is going to want to know what happened. He decides to not rush when changing, and hopefully the others get there first. Either way. He knows its going to be a conversation filled night.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday July 13th, 2023 11:56:46 AM
Torryn made her way to the church and happily donated a sizeable sum before giving thanks for a safe return. She didn't actually pray to Wardd; she had her own patrons to thank for that, but didn't think it would to acknowledge the safe return of her friends - some of whom did venerate Wardd. So did thank him too. That done she and Spot set off to find Agratha, her tutor. Torryn felt the need to relate all that had happened and hope that Agratha would shed some insight on where she should focus her efforts to improve. Focussing though, was not Torryn's strong point. That lack of focus made itself known once more as she idly wondered what Loryn had conjured up for lunch. He really was a magician in the kitchen. She consoled herself in the knowledge that she was the better dancer.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d10=8 ; d20=19 ; Thursday July 13th, 2023 9:14:26 PM
Manolo wakes up after napping ' I slept too much', he thinks. He ponders about what to do he walks and walks, wondering around. He finds himself in a place of religion. He enters the church/temple sees a figure that looks like Torryn and hides himself. Stealth 18 or 20 ( take 10- skill check). After Torryn walk out he prays to that thing/s just like Lanliss taught him (The Culverwood) after very short time he prays for Wardd as well. " Ward, I am no priest of you and I didn't get magic powers nor divination, but I would be very happy to get more lucky next time, if not for my benefit but for my family and friends". He will than try and find a different way to go back home.
Roll d20= 19 (for roleplay and luck ) He ponders in thoughts for a while and says after awhile "Oh well, it will get late soon",
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 16/31 Thursday July 13th, 2023 11:18:35 PM
"So" Ash begins to anyone listening. "My plan is to make a wand. I figure, I'll pay, and use it for the most part.. to save on our spell casters daily alotment. But if we need to, another party member can use it in jy stead and let me work off my spells."
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Friday July 14th, 2023 8:46:46 AM
Mole finds a place to sit and watch people.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 32/43 CMD: 6 Friday July 14th, 2023 9:18:01 AM
Gnubert helps unload the boat and waves to the sheriff. The cleric isn’t as full of energy as Torry and the others it seems. Gnubert walks the streets headed back to their home where he prays to the Gods thanking them for bringing the party home safely
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Friday July 14th, 2023 9:34:17 AM
"What kind of wand Ash? healing or other. If you make a wand, i dont want to spend money on potions that do the same thing."
After Drack changes, but before food and drink. The Paladin will spend some time in prayer thanking Domi for another victorious battle against the forces of evil.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Friday July 14th, 2023 9:38:32 AM
Before going to bed, Drack will use his last three lay hands to speed up the healing process on some of the wounded. He heals Mole for 8. Ash for 8, and Ash for another 9.
Spells: Bless Protection from evil
Lay hands: 0/8
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Friday July 14th, 2023 9:39:16 AM
"I can do more tomorrow. Let's not use wand charges here."
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Friday July 14th, 2023 10:03:52 AM
After Torryn’s donation and Manolo’s beseeching for luck to help his friend sin the future the temple sits quiet though somehow the air feels lighter, maybe Wardd was listening.
After some discussion, healing and lots of food the team finds itself able to rest. Dreams of floating underwater are common some of which are pleasant and other probably far less so. At least one of the companions sees the faith of the young sahuagin staring at them before being pulled back into the darkness spell, that one will probably never be a friend to humans. Overall the rest is earned and comes easy, clearly word had spread to not bother you over much this evening.
The morning finds you are all stiff and sore, moving and fighting underwater uses different muscles and you move in different ways then on land. Shoulders and legs feel the stress your bodies were under at the start but things are more normal after you move around for a little bit. Shortly after breakfast time the Sheriff arrives to gather you to meet with the council. Arriving where you met last you can see that this is a much more relaxed time although there is still excitement to hear your report. The simplest question is asked. “Are we no longer under threat?”
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:42/42. Friday July 14th, 2023 10:18:15 AM
(ooc: sorry for not posting yesterday. LIke Mortimer, I was asleep most of the evening.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday July 14th, 2023 10:22:29 AM
"I'm thinking a fireball or lightning bolt wand. It'll let us spellcasters select our spells for more support. More haste spells and that type while also letting us come with the boom if you know what I mean." Ash replies to Drack.
When the sheriff arives in the morning, Ash greets him with a hand shake.
"I'd Imagine you're safe. You might wan't to do some patrols for a while to make sure they're not coming back, but I feel they'll move further out and stay."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday July 14th, 2023 10:32:45 AM
Feeling somewhat achy after her aquatic exertions, Torryn dragged herself from the warm comfort of her bed and undertook her morning 'dance'. It took a while to dispel the stiffness, but the steps and particularly the extensive stretching that followed ensured that Torryn once again felt as limber and supple as ever.
She thanked Loryn for the delicious breakfast that followed and between mouthfuls, informed her friends that there really wasn't anything that she wanted from the goods that they'd liberated.
"The wand sounds an excellent idea, Ash, but aren't they really tricky things to make? I'm sure I wouldn't have the first notion of how to even begin." She ate some more. "Hmm, maybe with a stick; a pointy one, I think."
"You know, I think Gnuby should have the ring and Manny can have the armour. I'm not sure about that shield. It's no use to me anyway. We Sacred Dancers don't use shields.....or armour. Spoils the steps, big time."
She'd eaten a lot: a lot for her that was. Which is to say, considerably less than Mole and Drack, and particularly Morty, who she was convinced had hollow legs. Where did he put it all? Consequently, she was grateful of the walk to the meeting. Soon enough she was skipping and twirling as she tested her muscles and cherished the day.
In response to the first question Torryn gave the thoughtful response: "Well, that depends. From who or what? If you're referring to the Sea Devils; specifically the ones just out there." She pointed vaguely in the direction of the sea. "Not so much. Seriously, there's a lot less of them now - mainly due to the fact that most of them are dead. The rest sort of left. In a hurry. So, I guess they won't be mounting any large scale assaults any time soon." She grinned and looked to her friends for affirmation.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday July 14th, 2023 12:57:02 PM
Morning was always a good time to get up. Loryn did love to watch the sun climb off of the horizon and spill across his face with a warming gold. he takes a sip of warm water with a squeeze of lemon and waits for the later risers. Breakfast is eggs, bacon bread and jam, nothing overly fancy, but plenty of it. It was a challenge to him to make enough to have left overs. So far, the party was winning. He chuckles a bit for know apparent reason as the last of the bacon disappears.
At the meeting, he nods in agreement with Torrynashkebbeth. "Absolutely right Tporrynashkabbeth. The assault was nearly complete. A handful, maybe 6 adults, fled the area with some young. It will be a generation before that particular clan can threaten the local waters. We also found and rescued another survivor, so good news there and lastly and I think I speak for all of us here, none of us died so full marks on success."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life d10+6=16 ; Saturday July 15th, 2023 12:47:48 AM
When Mortimer sleeps, he appears very convincingly like that of the dead. He's been mistaken as a corpse numerous times. He's no stranger to waking up in the city dump, having been discarded like common refuse. However tonight, as he sleeps in his favorite chair, this is not the case. His eyes roll back and forth wildly under their lids. He twitches and jerks, oh so slightly. Mortimer isn't a happy camper within the nightmare quarter of his mind; at least not in a good way.
Earlier that day, he had questioned himself about his childhood experience with the goblins. A terrifying kidnapping and his harrowing escape, or so he had thought. The problem was he couldn't remember having escaped. He always assumed he had. He was still alive after all. Tonight that elusive memory comes bubbling to the surface.
Everything was happening just as he remembered it; the part he could recall anyway. Then the moment came where he breaks free from their grasp and starts the run for his life.
'run, run, you bastard, yeah!' he encourages himself
Then the unexpected happens ... he's tackled to the ground by a group of goblins and clubbed soundly across the head. The pain is blinding and deafening. He's thrown back onto the blood-soaked slab like a rag doll ... held down for the killing blow. Before darkness overtakes him, he's a witness to the beginning stages of his disembowelment as they rip him apart for his meat and bone.
Mortimer is suddenly startled awake. "Ugh! Bloody 'ells," he cries out, shaking his head. In his hands, his beer stein is still held from the night before. He gulps down every remaining drop of very stale ale. Dropping it to the floor, he stumbles out to the front steps for a breath of fresh air. It's just before dawn and he stands there to consider the possibilities. If he died, why is he alive now? There weren't any scars on his belly. No signs of being hacked into bits.
While it was still dark, Mortimer decides to go for a walk to clear his head. Feeling particularly vulnerable at the moment, he decides to invoke the forces of unlife. The numbed feeling that now bolsters him physically also dulls his anxiety.
(Mortimer casts False Life. Duration: 6 hours. Temporary Hit Points: +16.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Saturday July 15th, 2023 10:06:18 PM
Mole comes to the tavern when he sees the Sheriff show up. He doesn't say anything, letting the others do the talking.
He doesn't eat or drink anything during the meeting.
After the local guard leave, he asks "You guys need help with anything?"
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 32/43 CMD: 6 Monday July 17th, 2023 5:33:50 AM
Gnubert helps unload the boat and waves to the sheriff. The cleric isn’t as full of energy as Torry and the others it seems. Gnubert walks the streets headed back to their home where he prays to the Gods thanking them for bringing the party home safely
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 32/43 CMD: 6 Monday July 17th, 2023 5:36:54 AM
Gnubert wakes and says his morning prayers. The cleric carefully cleans his gear, gets dressed, and dons his surcoat. Gnubert waits on the others, and when it comes s time heads to the council chambers
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 d20+14=30 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=17 ; Monday July 17th, 2023 8:35:02 AM
Once Ash wakes up, he begins working on his project. He decides in his sleep to that a lightning bolt wand will be more beneficial than a fireball wand. Plus if someone else uses it, it'll be easier to just aim and shoot as opposed to figuring out how much room the fireball will take up.
OOC: Ash is creating a lightning bolt wand in his downtime. the cost will be 10,125 of his money.
I made two Craft rolls 30 and 17 I made one Spellcraft roll 34(Nat 20)
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Monday July 17th, 2023 12:01:59 PM
Mortimer has a somewhat rough night of sleep reliving past experiences, some forgotten and some that really cant be true, can then? His sleep cut short he takes a walk before joining the others. {ooc: Nice backstory work.} Before the other rise Lorryn makes sure there is enough for everyone to eat but the idea there might be leftovers is pretty well shut down by the appetites. Everyone heads out except Ash who is working on his project.
With the council the groups tells the tale in brief. Ash, Torryn and Lorryn start and let them know that it was basically a clean sweep with only a few swimming off without the numbers to be a problem for a generation. There are some questions asked about how many were slain though the question of any spoils of battle is politely not asked. They do ask that you return the rings as they are heirlooms of the town and that has been stated at the beginning. Everyone council feels the need to speak and thank the team and finally let you know that the dwarf, Khirbum, wants to address the group as well. He moves out of the crowd.
“First off, I wanted to thank you yet again for dragging me from what I thought was a watery grave, there is not much that can repay a life. I have spoken with my surviving colleague and we feel the Oldfoot Transit Authority owes you a debt that will be paid as does this council. For now our company, working with the Council, will provide you a writ that can be used in the catacombs to make sure you are well stocked. Further a letter signed by the both of us that will allow you preferred access with our company if you are in Thistleport, our headquarters, or any of our other locations. This will at least provide refuge if needed and better rates at inns and taverns in the area. Again thank you.”
{ooc: Mechanically this will provide what you need to get your WBL to the proper level in the catacombs. This also gives you a friendly shipping business if ever needed.}
The gathering breaks up quickly after that though there is much back slapping and congratulations. After some time the party finds itself free to do as they wish.
"Thanks for the ring." Torryn happily surrendered the ring. It had been exciting to delve beneath the waves and there had been much beauty to capture her interest, but she was in no desperate hurry to return. She then turned to her friends.
[/b]"I'm not sure that I really want a great deal - except to train harder so that I actually possess the skill to actually hit - an actual real baddie."[/b] She nodded in confirmation before smiling. "You know, being a Scared Dancer means you have to train in lots of stuff. So, I guess it could take a while. I'll likely be over at Agratha's, but if there's any dancing needs doing, you know where to find me." She performed a little pirouette to reinforce that point.
"So, what are you guys going to do?" She concluded, filled with genuine curiosity.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Monday July 17th, 2023 1:08:46 PM
Drack thanks Khirbum and the council and returns the ring, hoping he never needs to use another one. He plans on retrieving the ring from the loot pile, and heading to the catacombs for a shopping trip in the near future(next weekend)
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday July 17th, 2023 2:57:56 PM
Loryn, of course, returns the ring of water breathing adding his thanks and that the mission could not have been accomplished without it. Around the small hamlet of Winhorn, Loryn did not have too much to do or get into. He was certainly going to go to the catacombs, but hw was undecided on what to look into. Otherwise the gnome would be tinkering with recipes and had decided he needed to venture deeper into baking. Bread was all well and good, but pies and cakes would be so much better.
Loryn also still has a mind to revisit the abandoned shrine to the north west. They had purified the area as best they could, but had not dealt with whatever or whomever had created it in the first place. An abode of evil so close to town did not sit well with him.
Lastly he would look into the WLA, to see if any postings existed.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Monday July 17th, 2023 4:52:10 PM
OOC: So everyone is in town, and completing leveling up? I'm waiting to hear back from the PTB on a module I submitted so I can step in for Ryan ...
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Monday July 17th, 2023 6:56:19 PM
(I am in town and mostly updated, and it was approved. I am on family vacation, and can’t access google docs or mess with the catacombs until I get home next weekend.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Monday July 17th, 2023 7:55:33 PM
' I can just say I lost it.....', Manolo thinks as he starts to think about the usefulness of the ring. He almost says something as his turn to give back or rather (in his opinion) give up the ring to their rightful owners is up.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Monday July 17th, 2023 7:59:02 PM
"Thank you very much this ring was paramount to our success", Manolo says after that. 'He thinks about paying a visit to the Woldian League in the future', he thinks as another thought comes to his mind. "Gragul Breath !", He says loud as he remembers that he was thinking about selling some of the stuff that they found and won after hard fight.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 32/43 CMD: 6 Monday July 17th, 2023 8:34:54 PM
Gnubert bows his head and mouths thanks you to Khirbum. As the others returns their rings Gnubert does as well. It served its purpose but didn't belong to him.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life d20+3=9 ; Monday July 17th, 2023 11:14:33 PM
From a hidden place betwixt the realms of light and shadow, a pair of lost souls haunt their troubled descendant, Mortimer. With nothing much else better to do, they walk along with him, whispering quietly amongst themselves, leaving Mortimer to his silence.
"he's remembering. he's never done that before."
"we were going to have to inform him at some point. These memories may soften that blow."
"perhaps ... this one's dissimilar from the rest."
"yes, but he's still very much the same!" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The scent of Loryn's breakfast is enough to draw Mortimer back to the boarding house. He's done quite a bit of walking; his legs are in need of refilling. In fact he tries to take a little more than his share (Sleight of Hand: 9 :).
He hands over the ring on request. "A very fine ring, it is. It did its job. A pity that it's not fashionable to mix your metals," as he shows off his other rings.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 d20+9=23 ; Monday July 17th, 2023 11:44:11 PM
None of the others needed help with anything, so Mole decides to work on a project of his own. He locates a large stone (about the size of softball). He sits and begins to work on it slowly chipping away at the rock. As he works, the stone begins to take shape of a being.
Stonecraft DC23
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday July 18th, 2023 4:37:04 AM
Ribbons? Torryn looked quizzically at her elderly halfling tutor. Torryn had just been handed two very long ribbons: one was black, the other, white. They were, she was certain, far too long to be serviceable as hair adornments. Perhaps she could use them as sashes?
"Oh, don't look so puzzled, girl. You'll like this. Today, we shall work on your artistry, your TIMING and your balance. Get this right and it will aid you - when you are in need of those things. So, take a ribbon in each hand. You will not only 'dance', but make each ribbon dance. Give them life. Let me see them in constant motion. There is to be no stillness. There is to be fluidity and motion. Now, to assist, I will tap out a beat for you to use. Listen first, then when ready, begin." Agratha then brought forth a darabukka and began to play.
Torryn stopped and listened to the cadence, She took a ribbon in each hand and give them a few tentative flicks before pausing, closing her eyes and envisioning her dance. That done, she slowly eased into fluid motion, unworried about where the ribbons trailed. She built speed and moved more widely, throwing her arms forth and back; then in sweeping arcs. Finally she ran, jumped, rolled, spun and tumbled - as only a Sacred Dancer could. Agratha was right; she was enjoying it. So too, it seemed, were the ribbons as they conjured all manner of shapes in the air.
(OOC: Out all day, so cannot respond until tomorrow)
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:46:53 AM
After the meeting Fifebriess and Khirbum approach those who don’t immediately run off to work on things with the gnome taking the lead in the conversation. “As my senior companion said we are in your debt and I just wanted to thank you myself. When we report back it would be easier if your group had a name they went by. Have you ever called yourself collectively anything?”
Khirbum joins in. “With a name we could let our company know how you identify your group. I can give little descriptions but that is less sure.”
They continue to thank you for everything and talk of their plan to head back to Thistleport, their main transfer town.
Torryn had headed off to learn to dance with ribbons. As he dances she notices that a few children are spying on what is going on discreetly, well as discreet as you can be around six yours old.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:59:12 AM
Ash wasn't one to worry about a name, so he excuses himself as soon as he can to head back and work on his wand.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Tuesday July 18th, 2023 11:04:54 AM "That's a good question," he says, not knowing how to answer it. "We'll need to get back to ya on that one. What do ya call a gang of magic makers and a rogue?"
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday July 18th, 2023 5:34:41 PM
Loryn's grin practically takes in his ears when the question is asked about a group name. "We've been battin about a few. the favorite is Woldian Heroic Adventurers Protecting Society, but we're not all sold on that just yet. So we've been discussing Daring Rakes and Courageous Knights as well as my new favorite Grand Nemesis of Monsters Everywhere. Again, some tweaking perhaps. On a different subject I do hope we can convince you both to stay one more day and be our guests at Grog's Tavern this evening."
Loryn will, especially if the pair are planning on staying on for another day, show them about the quiet Hamlet and the fair grounds.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2023 6:14:05 PM
"Moonlight Sentinels would be cool", Manolo says thinking about previous encounters. He ponders for a few more moments. a As he is getting lost in his thoughts athe colour of red comes to his mind the of the colour of blood
" What not Crimson Vanguard?, He asks enthusiastically.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Tuesday July 18th, 2023 9:11:15 PM
Gnubert shrugs his shoulders, he was so new to the group he didn't feel as though it were his place to submit a suggestion. The cleric bows out with stifled laugh at Loryn's suggestions. They were certainly colorful. Gnubert heads to the temple, certainly there were people he could help today, and if not just being in the presence of the Gods always made him feel better.
The cleric certainly feels stronger in his faith, and his ability to call on the Gods for protection, and healing was better than ever. Gnubert knows his weakness is his lack of martial prowess, and his lack of strength and begins to wonder if he will ever be called on to physically protect his friends.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Tuesday July 18th, 2023 9:59:50 PM "Yeah ... we've been bedeviled by this for some time. How 'bout ... The Gylden Drakes. Always thought, I did, that our name should involve the draconic heritage of the region, yeah."
After a few moments of considering other ideas, he adds, "You all weren't so keen on my first idea ... The Devil's Dandies. We'd only haveta tidy up our wardrobe a bit. Somethin' more fancy and posh, is all."
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Tuesday July 18th, 2023 11:53:13 PM
Mole listens to the names being batted about. Loryn's first one was definitely a gnomes - too long winded. The dwarf doesn't have any ideas and let's the others decide. He continues to work on his stone figure.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday July 19th, 2023 5:29:12 AM
Torryn's previous suggestion for names hadn't met with much success, but then, neither had anyone else's; so she didn't see that it was something worth worrying about.
"We could be the Keep Claw Curios." She offered with a grin. They were an unusual assortment, that was for sure; so 'curios' fit. Also, she liked the alliteration.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Wednesday July 19th, 2023 6:53:06 AM
Drack rolls his eyes when Loryn mentions that stupid THWAPS name again. “We will work on a name Khirbum. If you stay another day, we would enjoy dining with you. If you do not, then may you have safe travels.”
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Wednesday July 19th, 2023 11:07:53 AM
Fifebriess claps his hands at some of the names, particularly those from Loryn. "I love a good acronym. Well we will be here for a few days before heading out let us know if you land on anything. I had a bard tell me it makes their life easier when telling stories as well. Calling you the group, team or the like is hard to work into a story."
Khirbum makes his exit but the gnome sticks around for a bit if there are more suggestions coming. Sheriff Bearclaw nods to the group simply staying that she hopes from some quiet in the area for a bit, things have been too stessful.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Wednesday July 19th, 2023 11:11:40 AM
Once again, Mortimer interjects in the name conversation, "I've heard some stupid names in my day. Did ya know of a group called The Harpers. How daft is that?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2023 11:55:32 AM
Manolo decides to go for the WLA to check his rights and a possible course to do as he thinks it might be time to go.....he plans to go to the catacombs as well....he was lazy but definitely didn't want to be a useless knob for the party.
OOC: Going to sell later today the Gems....should I sell the Silverware as well ?
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Wednesday July 19th, 2023 12:28:29 PM
“I would still go with something relatively simple. Defenders of the keep. The protectors. Heroes of the realm, or any such combination. Just my thoughts.”
Hearing Drack's thoughts on the matter, Torryn offered another suggestion.
"What about - "The Stalwart Heart"? It's nothing too specific and we're all kind of stawarty and hearty too; so I thought you might like that."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday July 19th, 2023 10:28:09 PM
Ash spends his day working on the wand. When he takes his breaks, he meanders around town to see everyone.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Wednesday July 19th, 2023 11:26:50 PM
Gnubert wanders in and out of the conversation, hearing Torry's latest name he perks up a bit, "I kinda like that one: he says with a smile.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Wednesday July 19th, 2023 11:59:45 PM
The dwarf keeps an ear to the conversation while he continues to work.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Thursday July 20th, 2023 8:58:18 AM
“What about something with a shield. It’s designed to protect, which is what we do. We are somewhat flexible, so we could go with the golden shield for a name. Or because we have so many spellcasters, what about the enchanted shield? Something along those lines is simple and easy to remember”
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Thursday July 20th, 2023 10:42:54 AM
It seems the prompting from the gnome got some discussion going as several members of the group enter into the debate of what to call themselves. Several good ideas for names are tossed around as the day goes on.
Manolo heads to the WLA agent located in the area, it is a simple affair really just an aging member, Tanis the Half-Elf who is a retired adventurer missing one foot. Manolo would know that he has a small home, the front of which is his office as getting around is less easy then it once was.
Rose, the co-owner of the tavern you frequented before you went on your adventure, also approaches Drack at some point. “Good to see you all survived that trip. You have a free dinner on us one of these nights if you want it.”
"Oh, before you go - can you see if they have a Ribbon of Resistance, please, Manny?" Torryn asked with an impish grin. She didn't want to wear a big cloak. that would be no help at all once she got into a fight - not with the way that she liked to move, anyway. So, if there was a ribbon that could perform the same function, that could go in her hair and serve the same function. (And take up the cloak's slot - so no cloak as well!)
As to the name suggested by Drack: it was all very noble, but she just wasn't very "shieldy". Equally, her hair had a marked silver sheen, not gold. In truth, she'd rather be a THWAPper than a Golden Shielder - at least the Thwapping sounded fun. Of course, she said nothing of that sort to the Paladin; he took his duties very seriously and that evidently extended to the group's name.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday July 20th, 2023 1:07:32 PM
Loryn pokes his fabulous nose into the rock that Mole is working on. Dwarf stonesmiths always fascinated him. He knew it was very much like creating in the kitchen or wood working and all of the myriad of dedicated crafts, but something about being able to shape and work such a seemingly immalleable material was, to be simple, cool. Ever think of trying to work out a tool set from stone, say a marbled granite rolling pin or a nice bowl and pestal?"
He knew Torrynaskabbeth liked his ideas for the group name. She was a fun loving type, but too many serious big folk wouldn't have it. It didn't even surprise with that Drack missed the group name that was the acronym of his very own name. Or perhaps he is stoic enough to have brushed it off without even dignifying the suggestion with a response. Probably the later
"In all seriousness on the group name, I'm no shield or guardian or protector. I'm a thrill seeking adventurer who is with the Woldian League of Adventurers. I'm seeking adventure, plain and simple. Rescue the damsel, sure, find the lost city and or better yet treasure, better. Go squash and evil what-its-nuts, I'll sign up for that too. Beck and call of the hamlet or some other regional lord, well no. I'm not your guy. We could go round and round. I'll step to a call back to the draconic tones of where we are or the coastal are or such Water Drakes for what not. Really I'll finish my piece with, Im a hard no on tying to Bearclaw, Winhorn or the Keep."
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Thursday July 20th, 2023 1:39:57 PM "I agree with Loryn. We aren't soldiers, guards or sentinels, yeah ... we're adventurers. Our gang is a bit unique in the fact that we're all finger wigglers ... ehh, except Manolo. Why not a name that reflects that. How about the Argent Hand ... I like silvery things. Or somethin' that's a bit sharper... The Argent Blade. We'd all needta get a silvered weapon, in keepin' with the theme."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Thursday July 20th, 2023 1:44:05 PM
Mortimer places his crescent moon-shaped mithral sickle on the table to show he's already good to go.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Thursday July 20th, 2023 7:04:41 PM
“In that case, let’s mix Tory’s hair with Loryn’s idea, and become the silver Drakes”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=2 ; Thursday July 20th, 2023 9:12:12 PM
Manolo asks about the relevant things he could train at.....he sighs as he hears about the costs of training. He tries to persuade the half-elf to get trained and then pay...... He then asks Tanis if the WLA sell a Ribbon of Resistance. Afterwards he will continue to the Catacombs.
D20=2 (Diplomacy/bluff)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life d20+2=12 ; Thursday July 20th, 2023 9:38:32 PM
Mortimer shrugs a bit and adds, "Argent means silver, from the old draconic, argentum. A living silver metal, like quicksilver. Don't ask me 'ow, but I know a thing or three 'bout the old languages."(Linguistics: 12.) He continues, "Could be like mithral, but I don't know dwarven, except for a few words that's best to run from."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Thursday July 20th, 2023 10:01:51 PM
“ actually, Mithral Drakes, has a nice ring to it.”
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Friday July 21st, 2023 12:40:49 AM
Gnubert listens to the conversation but thinks they are just going in circles, "it was easier fighting underwater than coming up with a name!" Gnubert chuckles and sits back in his chair.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday July 21st, 2023 9:09:00 AM
Ash laughs when Gnubert's words ring true. As much as he didn't like spellcasting under water in a cave. It was funner then coming up with a name.
"Drack, that's not bad... but do you think the Dragon Consortium would look at Drake as too close to their Mithral Dragons?"
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Friday July 21st, 2023 10:09:31 AM
The discussion among the group as they go about their day and it is really quite amusing. A team that can unite and work together so well in a difficult environment having trouble with simply identifying themselves gets a few chuckles. At one point a kid, about 9, who was listening yells out “Call yourself the Bugger Bashes!” before being scolded quite severely by his father.
Tanis is not moved by Manolo’s ideas to train now and pay later. “That is not the way of it now is it. Membership has its privileges but you have to play by the rules. Maybe some young fellow running things would be more flexible but I have my job to do.” As far as buying stuff goes he suggests the Catacombs as well.
Near the end of the day there is some commotion as a local hunter arrives talking of a caravan that should get to the town in the morning. He can be overheard speaking with Sheriff Bearclaw. “Four wagons coming close. Two pulled by oxen, one simply ponies and the last…. Well that last is pulled by centaur with a halfling riding on the front. That one is really odd it seems to travel with its own small snowstorm dropping ice on the ground and covering the whole thing like its the dead of winter. They all look friendly enough and asked for the best way here.”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday July 21st, 2023 10:31:50 AM
"You know, I do like being Argenty, but I'm not very dragony; so not so sure about the drake thingy. Can't we simply be The Argentium? Doesn't that mean 'of the silver' or something like that? Anyway...that halfling and centaur sounds very odd. Why would you want to travel in a snowstorm? I'll totally need my thick winter cloak if we're going to talk to them." It was an unmissable fact that Torryn liked to move freely, which meant that she typically wore as little as she could whilst still maintaining some semblance of decorum. Like the Fey she claimed to be, she had no concerns for modesty.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Friday July 21st, 2023 12:31:52 PM
Mole continues to listen to the conversation. "How 'bout adamantine? If you're gonna be a metal names group, why not be the best metal there is."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Friday July 21st, 2023 1:22:40 PM
In response to Ash's comments about the Dragon Consortium, Mortimer replies with a cheeky expression, "What Dragon Consortium? They disbanded, I heard. So their say means diddly-squat, yeah."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 51/60 - AC 17 Friday July 21st, 2023 5:07:06 PM
“The Adamantine Drake then? Or Adamantiums. If this goes on much longer, I’m going to vote for the bugger bashers”
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday July 21st, 2023 6:10:11 PM
"Bugger Bashers flows off the tongue" Ash jokes. "As far as the DC.. I had no idea Mortimer, but my nose is usually in a book and not in the news."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Friday July 21st, 2023 7:51:28 PM
Manolo feels fuzzy or fizzy after the visit to the catacombs. It's is/was a magical place where time seems to work differently, it reminded him a a legendary inn/tavern that he once or twice was....
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20+9=16 ; Friday July 21st, 2023 9:25:36 PM
Manolo goes out and pays no heed to the group's effort to find a name for them. "I am going to try and get more info about the new arrival", he says.
He proceeds to find any rumour or a tidbit of information that might help him know better about the new guests/visitors Local knowledge 16
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Saturday July 22nd, 2023 10:09:02 AM "I like The Argentium"
The news of the centaur and halfling has Loryn's interest. Snow? How very peculiar. A curse? A Statement of some kind? Curious for certain. Tomorrow should be a very interesting day. With the kitchen cleaned up and a night cap with light snacks set out in Minerva House common room, Loryn turns in for the night.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Saturday July 22nd, 2023 11:03:18 AM
Mortimer’s eyes widen, as he agrees with Loryn, ”Yeah, I like the sound of The Argentine. It’s silvery and a bit mysterious. We could all wear some form of silver in a prominent way. Or we all change our hair color to Torryn’s silvery locks.”
Mortimer activates his hat and it changes to a silvery headband. His black hair immediately takes on a platinum blond hue similar to Torryn’s. ”Imagine how unnerving it would be ta round a corner and face a group of silver-haired blokes, all staring back at ya all creepy like!”
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Saturday July 22nd, 2023 11:06:32 AM
(ooc: I meant to type The Argentium but my spell check changed it to Argentine.)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Saturday July 22nd, 2023 11:50:19 AM
"Blokes?" Queried Torryn. She most certainly was NOT a bloke. She was however, delighted to garner some favourable responses to her suggested name 'The ARGENTIUM'. She applauded Morty's shift in appearance and agreed that it would indeed by quite unnerving to encounter such a disparate group as theirs, but yet in which all possessed silvery hair.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Saturday July 22nd, 2023 2:38:18 PM
Mortimer turns to Torryn and explains, "Oh no, I didn't mean you! I meant these hairy blokes," as he thumbs at the males of the group. "No one would think you were creepy."
He immediately attempts to change the subject as he walks over to the window, "Uhh, did someone say a hobbit was drivin' a minotaur in a snowstorm?"
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Sunday July 23rd, 2023 9:15:10 PM
Gnubert takes a long dring of water, "The Argentium sounds decent enough to me. Plus it is fairly simple. I am a firm beliver in the KISS method. You know Keep It Simple Stupid, and I am stupid!" Gnubert laughs at himself again.
At the mention of a centaur, and a snow storm comes up the cleric stands, and looks in the direction it is coming from, "I suppose we should put out the welcome mat so to speak, and see what we have headed this way." Gnubert adjusts his surcoat, and mace as he prepares to head towards the strangers.
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Monday July 24th, 2023 9:53:53 AM
The group, maybe called The Argentium, have a relatively normal start to the day. Morning rituals a bit of quiet time and food that is interrupted by the thunder of a set of hooves running though the street. A quick look reveals a light brown female centaur draped in light blue fabric running though the streets careful, on her back sits a pale redhead woman, barely past being a girl who is smiling and calling.
“Were here! Erin Solstic and Royka’s Wandering Caravan! Food, sweets, games and more food!!” The centaur calls abc to Erin. “You forgot the wondrous plants!” They make a quick loop and end where four wagons were set up during the evening. Ering moves to what is clearly a food wagon while the centaur moves to the wagon that is covered in snow of all things.
Wagon one is stuffed with food and has a cooking station inside. Chickens can be seen in cages on the top and a large tank of water on the back side, fish and eel swim about. A sign has been attached to the top. “Erin and Royka’s Eggs and Eel.” The young redheaded woman is talking animatedly with the tall girl with darker skin next to the cart.
The second wagon is coved in plants and moss. Some you recognize quickly and others you do not. There is no sign on this car but an aged lizardfolk tends the plants with a small watering can.
The third wagon has red tapestries and is labeled Humphry’s Gaming Grotto and what looks like a small sized anthropomorphized ant is setting up a display table with colorful boards and odd pieces siting on it. The small antfolk hum to himself as he works.
Finally there is the dark wagon with ice dripping from its roof. It does not so much look like a snow storm as the cart is constantly frozen over. Icicles hang from the sides except where one window has been slid to the side and a halfling peers out smiling at the group. The cold seems to reach the ground under the cart as a small pit of snow as accumulated underneath.
The centaur from earlier can be seen having a discussion with Sheriff Bearclaw about something, most likely the groups entrance.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday July 24th, 2023 10:46:10 AM
"Oh". Said Torryn, for once at a loss for words. She glanced across to see what Drack was doing. Whatever it was, you could be sure it was the correct thing to do under the circumstances. You didn't see him just standing around with his mouth open in amazement. then a sudden thought occurred. he'd check for evil! perhaps this was a ruse to inveigle their way into the community. She decided to open up her 'feysight' to determine if there was evil lurking within the strangeness. She didn't really expect to find any. She did it mostly so that she could tell Drack she had, if he asked.
Despite the wonder of this weird collection, Torryn was somewhat disappointed. Where was the music? How could she dance without music? she could, she knew, but it just wasn't the same. Perhaps the music would start soon.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday July 24th, 2023 11:53:42 AM
Loryn grimaces a bit at the suggestion of silver-a-fying his hair "Not in a hundred years Mortimer. No offence Torrynashkabbeth, the look is natural upon you, but my hair shall remain its proper white."
The hooves and merchant calls of the street turn Loryn's attention away to the commotion. "That is something you don't see everyday." Loryn says in a curious tone even as he is stepping outside
Loryn casually leans up against the side of Minerva's Boarding House and takes in the wagons. One, of course, had his interest, but he wanted to wait out the conversation between Bearclaw and the centaur.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 17 Monday July 24th, 2023 12:07:37 PM
(waiting on catacombs so i can wrap things up.)
"Fine Argentium it is. better than the stupid THWAP thing" as he looks at Loryn. "I know darn well, you were only trying to tick me off my friend. It worked. congratulations."
Drack hears the commotion, and his hand reflexively goes to his sword before he takes a moment to relax. He watches Torry get up and look intently. "Evil or no evil Torry? i kind of hope there is evil." if Torry responds that there is not evil, Drack will finish his food and drink, and mumble something about another carnival. If everyone else goes out to see, he will go as well. Who else is going to keep all these bloody spellcasters alive.
Drack is expecting Sheriff Bearclaw to come in any moment to speak with them. Enough killing has been done recently. Unless there is evil of course, then it's a different story.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Monday July 24th, 2023 1:25:28 PM
Manolo lets his guard down and goes to check out the Exotic things that are in front of him. Food, Plants, mysterious frozen/snow/ice stuff and games ! He starts his way first with food, " I am going to Erin and Royka’s Eggs and Eel first", He says. Already on his way to eat something tasty, hopefully....
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Monday July 24th, 2023 2:12:16 PM
OOC:Character sheet update Thanks Jon Strode (:
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Monday July 24th, 2023 8:59:02 PM
Gnubert watches the wagons circle up, and makes note of the snow, and ice wagon. Gnubert walks up to each of the new arrivals, sticks out his hand and with a smile introduces himself, "Gnubert Glitterdust, Cleric of the Gods of the Wold, member of The Argentium, and relative newcomer to the area! Who might you be?"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Monday July 24th, 2023 10:31:56 PM
Ash stands back, allowing Gnubert to talk first. He moves a little closer examining the wares and wonders from a distance. Seeing Manalo head towards the food, Ash folloes.. tempted to try Egg and Eel.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Monday July 24th, 2023 11:38:19 PM Argentium? At least it's a name that pays some homage to the Earth Mother.
Mole spends most of his time sitting on a stool working on his stonework image.
The wagons pull into town and creates quite a commotion. Too many people for the dwarf. He just stays where he's at.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Tuesday July 25th, 2023 9:23:32 AM
(ooc: sorry for the late post. I passed out early after work yesterday.)
Mortimer goes to check out the frozen treats and possibly rub up against the wagon a few times. Summers are just way too hot for his comfort.
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Tuesday July 25th, 2023 10:06:25 AM
Mole does the most dwarf thing ever and ignores the loud, colorful goings on to fiddle with a piece of stone while Drack takes a wait an see approach. Torryn takes a proactive cautious approach, you don’t see a lot of those, and checks to see if these newcomers are some sort of evil. The four wagons don’t all fit in one easy area of detection but after staring for an awkward amount of time she is sure they are not evil although something about the two women is just strange, maybe it is the mannerisms.
Gnubert, Manolo and Ash head to the food wagon. Royka gives looks them up and down and quietly mumbles something. Perception DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: {} “A gnome, cool!” [/b] At the same time as Gnubert starts speaking Erin Solstice steps forward with a beaming smile.
“Ahh welcome Gnubert.” she reaches to shake his hand. “Adventures, how cool I bet you have some stories to tell don’t you, but not now no how rude of me. As I said I am Erin and this is Royka we can feed you, I know some great recipes from back home that you may have never had and Royka, well, she will bring you food and is just so great. Have you heard of pizza? I have a special oven.” The girl grins and describes pizza talking about how the type of water is important for the crust and that Royka had to figure out something called baking powder.
Mortimer goes on his own to the snow covered wagon. The halfling in the window waves and despite the clear cold of the wagon is wearing a tanktop and shorts with some sort of net in his hair. The centaur smile at Mortimer and gives a little bow before she speaks. “Hello, have you heard of icecream, it is fantastic and sweet. My partner i there has all kinds of flavors, nothing like it on a hot day.” The halfling has a small wooden spook and is offering a sample of what looks like a frozen brown paste.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Tuesday July 25th, 2023 10:23:38 AM
Drack stays where he is, not too interested in going out to see the side show unless there are the sounds of problems. The others are out there, and can check things out.
Once Drack returned from the catacombs, he was wearing a much nicer breastplate than his previous one. Although he would likely still be getting hit a lot. (CS should be complete and fully updated with purchases)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Tuesday July 25th, 2023 10:28:15 AM
Drack looks at Loryn. "If no other emergencies occur, what say we go back and visit that evil temple to make sure nothing has been going on there. I still feel like we missed something."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday July 25th, 2023 11:39:51 AM
"Yes, Dracky..um,. I mean Drack. I do think that would be for the best and Spot would love to stretch her legs again." Most unusually for the impulsive, little half-elf, she had yet to venture forth to the wagons. Perhaps it was out of sympathy for the eels. She didn't like to see them bottled up like that. At the sound of the odd 'pizza-thing' and iced cream, she merely wrinkled her nose. Neither sounded very appetising. Cream was fine - in small amounts. It did not pay for dancers to eat unhealthily. Torryn liked mushrooms, nuts and berries. She'd eat some fish and the occasional rabbit, but typically eschewed venison, pork, beef and other red meats. Oats! Now oats she loved - especially Loryn's wonderful porridge. With honey, it really set her up for the day. All this swiftly went through her head as she debated the civility of opening her Fey Sight further to determine what magic was at play. Perhaps it was easiest just to let the others investigate. Or, maybe Mole had the right of it and her time could be much better spent chipping away at a stone. It seemed to work for him; so she wasn't going to knock it.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+10=19 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2023 5:09:35 PM
Loryn blusters a bit upon hearing the boasts coming from Erin and Royka, well the boasts from Erin at any rate. Best food indeed He is just about the mind to go give them what for and all when Drack snags his attention.
"Oh I agree on that Drack." He nods to Torrynashkabbeth as well "I think we deserve a few days or weeks to cool our heels and enjoy the life we are building here and all. But that shrine and such gives me a pretty fierce itch."
Loryn mentally flipped through his catalog of foods. Baking wasn't his thing and certainly nothing that was frozen, but oven work was and this 'pizza' sounded oddly familiar. He eyes the snow covered wagon and puts it to pondering, but not for long. Cracking that code wouldn't matter much without what appeared to be some highly specialized equipment. Equipment he did not have, nor thought he would have in the next 100 years or so.
That left the plants which could also mean herbs and spices and that he was interested in. He approaches the wagon of plants with a rubbing of his chin and politely inquires to see the wares of mint, basil, chives, salt and any kind of hot peppers.
Cook 19
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=9 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2023 8:22:59 PM
Manolo is distracted by all the various strange looking food. The pizza seemed so weird and he looks at Ash... waiting to see if it's any good.
He picks up on a conversation about Ice Cream! That will be definitely on his list after trying Pizza !
Perception d20=9
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Tuesday July 25th, 2023 9:01:45 PM "Iced cream, never 'eard of such a thing; it's sweet, yeah? Sure, I will try some," and he hands over the required amount of coin. "How 'bout that one there," he says as he points to a particular flavor.
As the hobbit starts scooping away, he happens to detect his own odor, made even more noticeable by the cold and sweet scents that pour out of the frigid wagon. He definitely needs to go by the bath house and wash off the sahuagin's stink. However, not quite yet ... he deserved a treat. He looks up and notices the icicles that hang off the wagon. They remind him of the headmaster's fangs from back at the orphanage. "Fangs, wha the?!" he mutters as he grapples with the realization.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Tuesday July 25th, 2023 11:58:45 PM
Mole stops his work to take a drink of ale. He looks about the town in front of him; watching the people as they scurry about their tasks.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 8:56:13 AM "Well met Erin!" Gnubert says as he waves to Royka. "What brings you to this part of the Wold? What is pizza? Ice Cream? I am not well traveled, and I haven't heard of these foods. Are they good? I guess so otherwise you wouldn't be able to pay for constant snow, and ice!'
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Wednesday July 26th, 2023 9:59:23 AM
Drack isn’t interested in a fun distraction and instead als about an evil temple which Torry agrees is a good idea. Loryn is also interested in the shrine but does think they deserve some time to cool their heels first. With that he heads to the plant covered wagon.
Ash is interested in the idea of pizza which gets a smile from Erin. “Ok, a few minutes. The oven in the wagon is always hot so, um, ten, minutes. I can put other things on it but lets start simple.” As she works in the wagon she answers Gnubert question. “Pizza is the best, it is a flat crust, but not like a pie crust, with delicious spiced tomato sauce and melted cheese. The cheese that I make while we travel about.” She slips something soft and stretchy in the air before catching it. “The ice ceam is Tooths thing but it is a delicious and sweet.”
After what really is fifteen minutes Erin brings out a sheet of wood with an handle on it. Siting on this is a round disk of bread, sauce and melted slightly crispy cheese cut into eight large slices. The bread is thin but each wedge shaped piece is quite broad. “You guys can share this about, if you like it it will drum up business I am sure.”
Mortimer is handed the wooden spoon with the frozen paste on it. A quick sniff gives off a deep scent of sweet and coco. The halfling smiles. “It’s chocolate, I have mint as well.” Hearing Gnuberts comment about paying for constant snow the halfling, Tooth, laughs. “Nothing to pay for my dads old wagon is cursed to always be in swow inside and out. Ivoleth” he points to the female centaur “Came up with the idea to embrace the curse. We started with flavored ice before we came up with this stuff.”
Th lizardfolks sees Loryn coming and smiles, a smile like that is less inviting then one would like given all the sharp teeth. “Ahh my friend Welcome. I carry many spices from around the Wold anything from anise to za’atar. If you like a little head I have some devilish little peppers that I pickled, just dont touch them and they your eyes.” He shows a bottle with small yellow peppers floating in a liquid.
Sheriff Bearclaw joins Torryn and Drack. “I appreciate what you all just went though.” he gestures to the gathered wagons. “This is a little unexpected, I am glad you all came back whole or this would be really poorly timed. Are you planning to take time to recover, I know a fight like that can take a lot out of you.”
"oh, good day to you Sheriff." Torryn replied politely. She was still very young and he was an important elder. She then smiled broadly. "Oh, I'm fine. Better than fine, really. We Sacred dancers are fast and not easily struck, you know; so I'm all recovered and everything." She then looks over at the strange assemblage. The smell of the strange flat-bread wafted over and she wrinkled her nose. To her, it just wasn't that appealing. As a Sacred Dancer she need to look after her body and that meant eating healthily. Luckily, she enjoyed that. She gave a small huff of annoyance. There was no music. What sort of a distraction was this? It wasn't distracting at all!
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 11:55:01 AM
“Thank you Sheriff. It was not easy, and at times, I didn’t think we would win. My friends deserve a rest. I believe I am heading out shortly. There was an evil temple less than a day from here that I would like to check on again.”
Drack nods to the man, and then heads outside, where he looks for Loryn. “Sitting around does not suit me my friend. I think I’m going back to the vile temple to check it out again and make sure nothing new has happened. I will see if Manolo wishes to go with me in case the traps have reset. Leaving that place be without resolution does not suit me well. Perhaps Gnubert would be of assistance as well”
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday July 26th, 2023 3:30:49 PM
Loryn's eyes get wide and a large smile appears on his face at the sight of the peppers, "Fantastic, oh and what do you know about riding lizards? I rescued a poor giant gecko from the clutches of some filthy goblins some months back and well I suppose...you know what I do'nt think I've ever sat and gave a thought to a name. Poor thing, I think Drith Dulwen. Yes that's it a fine a name as any I'd say. Now where was I, oh of course, perhaps some pointers on care and such or feed of the good Drith Dulwen if you please."
Drack's talk of heading out that day to the abandoned farm causes him to scratch his head in thought, "All fine and good I suppose, but what can you do now that all of us couldn't before? And if the creatures or what have you are in the area what then? Come Drack, everyday does not have to be a day of challenge. Or perhaps some diplomatic words with our well travelled merchants here? See what news from where they have been?"
Loryn will purchase the peppers and some good salt and will inquire about a gnome hook hammer. He is in the market for a masterwork alchemical silver gnome hook hammer
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 5:12:56 PM
Drack frowns at Loryn. “I will bide my time at your request my friend, but that place does not sit well with me. There was more there than met the eye. Something we didn’t find. I can almost feel it clawing at me. Something wasn’t right.”
“I suppose you want me to go sweet talk the sideshow then? Fine.” Drack Grouchily stands up and heads for the door, stopping at the door to compose himself and pleasantly go meet the caravan people.
Once he reaches them, he will use diplomacy….
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 5:13:12 PM
Drack frowns at Loryn. “I will bide my time at your request my friend, but that place does not sit well with me. There was more there than met the eye. Something we didn’t find. I can almost feel it clawing at me. Something wasn’t right.”
“I suppose you want me to go sweet talk the sideshow then? Fine.” Drack Grouchily stands up and heads for the door, stopping at the door to compose himself and pleasantly go meet the caravan people.
Once he reaches them, he will use diplomacy….
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 d20+8=21 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2023 5:14:15 PM
Diplomacy 21, and ask them where they have travelled from, and what they have seen in their travels
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 d20+8=21 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2023 7:25:40 PM
Diplomacy 21, and ask them where they have travelled from, and what they have seen in their travels
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=12 ; d20=19 ; d2=1 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2023 10:18:57 PM
"This is so good , heavenly combination", Manolo says with a mouth stuffed in pizza, barely understood. "Hi Mortimer, you should try this pizza things, he says as he looks out for Mortimer while trying to eat more than slice of pizza at a time (after cutting it for more eatble appearance).
Perception #1 d20=12 for looking at the ice cream caravan and at Mortimer.
Manolo eats quickly, almost gobbling the food. "Mortimer! Can you please buy for me whatever you eating please ?", Manolo says to Mortimer . He looks around once more time, "Are we not missing someone ", he says , putting a slice of pizza down as he takes a lookout to find a possible Drack and a possible Loryn. Upon seeing one of them he will take a slice and hand one to either Loryn or Drack Perception #2 d20=19 OOC: 1d2=1 for DM ( choose between Drack and Loryn please )
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 11:17:14 PM
Ash takes a bite out of his pizza and immediately starts blowing out hot air as the cheese sticks to the roof of his mouth. .
"OH MY" he yells too loudly. "Thats delicious. That might be the best food I've ever eaten. One bite isn't enough.. I'm sure that's a rule. "
Ash takes another bite, and another bite, and another... not even worrying about manners anymore.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Wednesday July 26th, 2023 11:24:48 PM
Answering Tooth, Mortimer replies, "If life curses ya with ice, make icy cream. Good show! We should all embrace our curses, yeah."
Hearing Manolo's request, Mortimer looks back up at the Tooth and requests another scoop of ice cream for Manolo. He then gives enough coin to pay for twenty more scoops. "How about the next 20 scoops are on me," he suggests. "Give the next twenty customers a free scoop."
Turning to any locals that are standing nearby, especially kids, Mortimer calls out, "Oye ... tell everyone that the next 20 customers get a free scoop of this sweet and tasty icy cream! Absolutely brilliant, it is!"
He then carries a bowl over to Manolo. "Here ya go. Lemme some of that cheese pie... whatsit called again?"
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Thursday July 27th, 2023 9:18:29 AM
Gnubert smiles at Manolo's exuberance, and Mortimer's charity. The cleric sees characteristics of the Gods in their behavior and he can't help but be pulled tighter into his faith
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Thursday July 27th, 2023 10:59:36 AM
Torryn, Drack and the Sheriff have a brief discussion before Drack abruptly decided to head to a temple from a pervious adventure. He approaches Loryn about accompanying him and is rebuffed with some pretty sound logic.
Doc Silvertail prices the jar of peppers at two silver and again smiles his lizard smile. “Don’t eat those by themselves and again, do not touch your eyes. They could make a red dragon sweat I am sure. As for the gecko DD, the same as I use to eat I suppose. Giant worms were a delicacy when we could get them or beetles and crickets. I have also developed an unusual taste for more exotic fare but I would imagine DD is not of a higher intellect. Oh, meat. Mice and rats are quite taste as well. I don’t have any weapons but my friend Humphry, the one showing the games, he actually has quote a collection of the less common weapons.”
Mortimer enjoys the ice cream and hands over ten silver to get the next twenty people ascoop of icecream. Ivoleth, the centaur, calls out. “Did you hear that people this hero of the people is getting icecream for the next twenty of you!”
While the others enjoy the various foods Drack approaches and ask where the wagons come from. Royka, who has been mostly a silent watcher so far, responds. “Were from all over really, few places in the Wold would have this many races at one time I would guess. Erin and I are form are from the same place but I can’t talk about that. Humphry came from an underground tribe that calls themselves the Auntium, interesting really. Most of them have a hive mind, he is one of the few individuals.”
She assesses Drack for a moment. “Warrior? No, maybe holy warrior? I will arm wrestle you, a pizza with meat vs you paying double price, 2gp? What do you think? I am less a talker an more physical.” Looking at her you can see that though slim she is quite muscular. Seeing this Erin calls out. “Royka, behave will you.”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday July 27th, 2023 11:56:53 AM
It was all very diverting and interesting, Torryn supposed. She was glad that her friends were enjoying the strange food, but none of it really appealed to her. She most certainly was NOT going to eat a lot of cheese and cream!
Drack had wandered off. She hoped he'd calm down. Racing around rarely achieved much except to get you tired. Besides, he wasn't exactly the quietest; so if anyone or thing was at the farm, they'd likely see and hear him coming and make themselves scarce. She flicked her hair back as she again took in the scene. If there were games of skill, that would be fun. If it was just random luck of the dice, that held no great interest. Still, she decided that she wouldn't know unless she asked. She skipped across to that vendor, unable to resist inserting a hopping pirouette into her progress before cheerily smiling up.
"Greetings! I'm Torryn. Who are you?" She gave the vendor he best winning smile.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday July 27th, 2023 11:59:46 AM
Loryn pays for the peppers and stows them right into his magical pants. He also thanks Doc for the warning, after all the merchant was doing his job and all despite Loryn being a capable cook. Doc didn't necessarily know that. Ah the games cart, excellent!
The gnome gets three steps away when his ears pick up the commotion from the food and snow wagons. Best thing ever? and Loryns prankster mind immediately goes into full motion. First the required admonishment of the insult to his profession and gnomish pride. The purchase of these peppers came at precisely the right time
Turning hard on his heel, Loryn marches to Ash and Manolo. "Best you've had? Best thing ever you stuffed into your mouths eh? Well, guess there's no need for me to be working so hard to keep you two fed anymore. Banned from my kitchen, the both of you!
Phase one complete, Loryn walks off in a 'huff' to the games cart.
"My good Humphry, Doc says you are the person to see about exotic weapons and this gnome right here is looking to purchase."
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Thursday July 27th, 2023 6:46:55 PM
"My apologies Loryn " Ash says a she finishes his slice. " I don't know where mmy mind is." He adds as he grabs another slice. " You're food is delicious...." as he takes a bite. " it...(chomp) really...(chomp) is...(chomp).
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Thursday July 27th, 2023 7:24:33 PM
Gnubert full on belly laughs at his friends. He learned at an early age to not make the person who cooks for you angry. The cleric bends over guffawing and leans against the snow covered cart to keep his balance.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Thursday July 27th, 2023 9:05:11 PM
"Pizza Thanks", Manolo says as he gets some Ice cream to eat. He than hands Mortimer a slice of pizza, "!There you go!, try it it's good", he says.
Manolo eats the ice cream slowly in contrast to the pizza, He laughs as everyone seems to enjoy the relaxing vibe, he understood why Lanliss wanted to retire from adventuring full time, seemed nice he thinks.
His senses get a sense of danger as Loryn seems scary.... he looks at Ash for a way out from Loryn's wrath!
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Thursday July 27th, 2023 11:24:32 PM
Mortimer bites his lip as he suppresses his laughter during Loryn's culinary-inspired rant. Like a fly caught in a spider's web, he remains perfectly motionless. He remains quiet until he's sure it's safe to speak and avoid the gnome's wrath.
Suddenly bursting with laughter, Mortimer points at Ash and Manolo. He offers up a bit of advice. "You two shoulda known notta get all chuffed by someone else's cookin'! At least not in earshot of the cook! Cold porridge in your futures, I see. Old an' cold, my friends," he finishes with a chuckle.
After the laughter dies down, Mortimer returns his bowl to Tooth and says, "Well, off to the bath house for me. Still stink with sahuagin blood, I do."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Friday July 28th, 2023 12:01:18 AM
(Drack responded to Sheriff Bearclaw)
Drack smiles at Royka. “I will pass on the arm wrestle. Thank you for the offer though. I reserve my effort for those that are evil. And yes, a holy warrior is what I am. If you are offering, you will likely win, so I will just pay double now and call it a loss. Fair enough? My friends and I have seem to become the protectors of this area. Have you seen anything on the way here that may require our attention?”
Drack hands over double the price for the pizza
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art Friday July 28th, 2023 9:46:19 AM
Loryn admonishes Ash and gets some reactions from the other members of the Argentium. Drack passes on the challenge to arm wrestle, getting a surly look from Royka, and asks if they have seen anything troubling on the way in. Erin answers the question while Royka glares a bit. “Trouble, not around here. About two weeks back we saw some goblin raiders but that was handled by the nearby lord, he was a good tipper too. The pizza with ham and honey was his favorite, we left him with ten pizzas.. You don’t care about that I realize. Sorry sometimes I just get talking, you know how it is right.”
Torryn and Loryn approach the wagon in red draping, Humphry’s Grotto and find what appears to be an exotic variant of beast-folk, an ant-folk. Dark black with two legs and four arms the slim figure is capped by a large mandibled head. The ant-folk is staring into space and takes a moment to respond when spoken to, as if his mind were fully occupied with other things.
After a moment it seems to focus clicking its mandibles. “Ahh Torryn, hello.” click click “I am Humphry Hawk, I chose that name myself its not a name of my people.” He pauses as Loryn asks about a weapon. “Gnome hook, yes yes I can do that.” Slightly too long of a pause. “I collect a lot of exotic weapons, they are so fascinating..” Another pause before he extends his lower left hands. “Clasp hands, that is what people to when greeting.” he says quickly before looking back to Torryn. “Do you play chess?”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday July 28th, 2023 10:34:00 AM
Torryn shook the ant-folk's hand - the one that came her way, lightly. She'd heard that ants were strong - for their size, but that was hard to reconcile with the diminutive figure before her.
"Um...yes, but....honestly, not very well." She replied. She could probably count the number of games she'd ever had on the fingers of her hands. Of those, she'd only won one and she was quite ceretain that was because her father had let her.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Friday July 28th, 2023 11:37:25 AM
Drack realizes that Royka may just want to challenge herself, so he changes his tune to accomadate her. "If you would really like to arm wrestle Royka, then i will join you. I do not think our spellcasters would be much competition for you." Drack rolls up the sleeve on his right arm. Grab us a table."
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+12=19 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 3:55:09 PM
Loryn stare with a wrinkling of his nose and pursed lips as Ash 'apologizes' in between great bites. Luckily for the gnome, he has practiced the straight face in the mirror for countless hours. He simply responds to Ash him a 'HARUMPH!' Bluff 19
Loryn extends his hand to Humphry and nods, "A pleasure to meet you Humphry. I am Loryn Glitterfall. Would you happen to have a masterwork gnome hook hammer that is cured in alchemical silver on one or preferably both ends?"
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 7:54:07 PM
Manolo laughs with others but feels sorry...he decides to confront Loryn or rather to apologize in case of hurt feelings "Loryn.! I am sorry if I hurt you or offended you..... I would greatly be.... intrigued...to try your version of this pizza", he says, apologizes and gestures to the pizza or any slice of pizza.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 27/59; CMD 16 Friday July 28th, 2023 10:14:28 PM
Mole quietly works on his craft piece. After a while, he tires of all the commotion. He packs his things and relocates to a more quiet location.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 d20+4=15 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 11:41:19 PM
Ash stands slack jawwed. Finally having it dawn on him, that Lorryn is mad. " I'm sorry Lorryn. The pizza is good.. but I am sure yours is better. Im fact.. If you make it, I'll eat more. "
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Saturday July 29th, 2023 2:43:11 AM
Just a head's up - Ryan and I are going be swapping out here pretty soon ... i need to find my Summon Tarrasque scroll first though
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