DM Mitch Jungle Rumble Map Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:19:34 AM Dapple watches the training calling out the occasionally smart-aleck quip and generally having a great time. RJ says he meant no disrespect and asks if there is anyone who can do his organization training. (OOC: Do you mean the Star Mages Guild or the Sages Guild?) Marest tells Rothlorean she too is a member of the WLA and asks if he can help her with her Magical Aptitude. .Siolo tries to make friends with local animals. Grim is a little shocked that no one figured out a way to pull the lift up if there was any chance of people being trapped on it. Yofiel trains up, watches the cog, and asks Ezekiel if he understands metaphor.
While Rothlorian is the only person with connections to any organization to offer training there’s a lot of information that’s been found that once belonged to various high level citizen’s that can act as training material for other guilds.
It takes until later in the day for the cog to finish attuning and activating. Once it does ghostly, barely visible humanoids of a wide variety of races start to appear, moving about and using nearby material to make repairs. This causes a scramble to find enough proper material to repair the smithy and put it near enough for the cog’s effect to use it - the ghosts all vanish once they run out of material.
At some point during the day someone asks a question that remind the party of something important they’ve forgotten. ”Hey, where’s that dryad lady? Weren’t you supposed to bring her back here with you?”
Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 24/24 Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:46:04 AM
To Yofiel: "Well, as an elemental sorcerer, I do spend a lot of time thinking about storms," says Ezekiel. "I suppose that must be what you mean. You are a strange lass."
WLA: Ezekiel is quite interesting in learning knowledge regarding magic.
Dryad: "Hey, what ever happened about that dryad lady? Did we bring her back here? What happened with that?"
Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) Thursday August 10th, 2023 12:54:45 PM
"Were we?" Dapple frowns. "Sorry; the monkeys have driven everything out of my head. I'm sure she's fine, though."
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard AC 14/14/12 HP: 21/21 Thursday August 10th, 2023 5:06:59 PM
"Oh, yes, Delilah!" Yofiel responds to the reminder about our dryad friend and benefactress. "Grim, I know you found a good tree. What say we all take a look at that, and maybe look about a bit more just in case there might be another good tree or two in the area so that she can choose among them?"
She recommends that everyone complete their training and that we take the time, as we have the time, to map out the paths from the outpost to the nearby suitable trees, then head over, and talk it over with the dryad. "It might be good, too, to see if she would be fine with us taking some seeds or cuttings from the trees in her grove to plant or transplant in her new grove."
The bard is intrigued by the work of the spirits of the cog. She wonders how they came about. And asks Timothy if all the work on the smithy he wanted was accomplished, or if we need to gather more materials to complete it.
Marest (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:6/R:4/W:6), HP:22/22 Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:31:38 PM The ghostly peoples of the Cog
Marest stares in awe at the ghostly peoples of the Cog when the Cog attunes itself to the Smithy..."Wow, that's cool! There was a very intelligent craftsperson behind the creation of that Cog...impressive!" explains a very excited Marest while watching the magic of the Cog.
R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 20 (before prone)/15/16 HP 28 CMD 16 Thursday August 10th, 2023 10:24:26 PM
RJ stays silent for the time being.
Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 17 Tch 11 HP 32/37 CMD 18 d20+6=15 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+5=6 ; Friday August 11th, 2023 12:56:42 AM
Grim's idea of building a 30' high and 20' wide stone wall with the magic cog is dashed as he realizes that they'd have to quarry all the stone rather than the magic cog conjure up the stone as it goes.
Grim set out to find that tree again. Survival +6 = 15
Just in case Delilah doesn't like it, he looks for an alternative. Survival +6 = 8 Knowledge Nature + 5 = 6
Not today in that spot.
Siolo (Joe) - AC 16/12/14 ; HP 19/19 , NL 0 d20=12 ; d20=15 ; Friday August 11th, 2023 1:12:29 AM
With the reminder, Siolo begins searching for suitable trees for Delilah.
((Kn Nature 12+6=18, Wild Empathy 15+6=21))
The red hair of the young man can be seen near the biggest trees. He sometimes chitters with the tree dwelling animals and scribbles on a paper.
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard AC 14/14/12 HP: 21/21 Friday August 11th, 2023 3:30:37 AM
"Say, Colt how is your training coming?" Yofiel asks. "Have you thought about joining the Woldian League of Adventurers? It's a great organization, with lots of benefits, and a call to heroism and good deeds. I don't think Fogbank can enter become an official member, but maybe we can make him an honorary associate."
DM Mitch Jungle Rumble Map Friday August 11th, 2023 7:50:59 AM Ezekiel tells Yofiel he spends much of his time thinking about storms as an elemental sorcerer and that she is a strange lass. He is also interested in learning any knowledge regarding magic potentially from the WLA and asks what ever happened to Delilah. Dapple can’t remember what they decided with the Dryad as the monkey’s drowned a lot of things out of her head, but she is sure she’s fine though. Yofiel asks Grim to show her the tree he found and to take a look around to see if there might be others in the vicinity that could also work. She recommends they complete their training then map out paths to all the suitable trees before heading over to discuss things with Delilah. She also wants to see if she would be willing to take a cutting of her current tree with her to the new grove. Yofiel is also interested in the spirits of the cog wondering how they came to be before asking TImothy if the smithy is good enough or if they need new material for the repairs to complete. Marest thinks the cog ghosts are amazing and is very excited. RJ has nothing to say. Grim finds the tree he found before but isn’t able to find a backup. He is disappointed the cog doesn’t magically create materials. Siolo looks for a tree as well. Yofiel asks Colt about his training.
The party is able to find the tree they found before and Siolo’s even able to find another good option. If the party is going to fulfill their promise to help her learn the route to town they’d probably better do so now, before the lift is moving again.
Siolo (Joe) - AC 16/12/14 ; HP 19/19 , NL 0 d12=10 ; Friday August 11th, 2023 7:04:32 PM
Siolo spends some time preparing for the journey back to Delilah. He utilizes some maps and from his memory, plots an ideal course for Delilah to take.
((Survival 10+10))
R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 20 (before prone)/15/16 HP 28 CMD 16 Friday August 11th, 2023 10:06:09 PM
RJ assists with the tracking and with helping Delilah.
Marest asks, "what she might do to assist the group in this task?"
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard AC 14/14/12 HP: 21/21 Sunday August 13th, 2023 12:51:12 AM
Yofiel thanks Rothlorian for his training insights. She looks forward soon to putting some of them to good use.
Satisfied for the moment with a better understanding of the cog and what it can do (albeit not knowing all the hows and wherefores of the unit), Yofiel takes some time to go with Grim and Siolo, and whoever else may wish to join, to the two trees they have sussed out. In addition to Siolo's mapping, she sketches maps of her own. She also asks the druid about the different sorts of trees surrounding each, and getting the lay of the land. She looks at local water sources. Being an elf, and having spent a good part of her life within forests, she likely will have fair acquaintance with many varieties and species of trees, but it seldom hurts to ask another. The elf takes the time to recall the trees in Delilah's grove and draws on a separate sheet what she can recall of the layout there.
To be clear, she had not thought to ask the dryad about taking a cutting from the tree she presently is bonded with. Rather, she intends to ask her about taking seeds and cuttings from the other types of trees in her present grove, for possible transplant or grafting in her new grove.
Once everyone's training is complete, and any other pressing matters are addressed, she asks, "Well, friends, is there anything preventing us from heading off to visit the dryad again?"
Since there may be a need for conveyance, should Delilah agree with the notion of taking seeds and samples, Yofiel says she will bring one travois. At the outpost there are two.
Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 17 Tch 11 HP 32/37 CMD 18 Monday August 14th, 2023 12:23:50 AM
Grim busies himself by going on patrols and getting to know the outskirts of town very well. He finds nice spots to add the two remaining hyena heads to the collection circling the town's outskirts.
DM Mitch Jungle Rumble Map Monday August 14th, 2023 8:42:52 AM Siolo spends some time preparing for the journey back to Delilah, comparing maps to his memory of geography. RJ assists with the tracking and helping of Delilah. Marest asks the others what she might do to help with the task. Yofiel thanks Rothlorien for his training insights. After feeling as comfortable as she can with the working of the cog she goes over with the others to view the two trees that might make suitable places for Delilah. She also studies the composition of the local trees to what she can remember of Delilah’s grove and resolves to ask about seeds or cuttings from those trees to her new location. She readies a travois and asks the others if there is any final thing needed before headed out. Grim learns the outskirts of town and adds his heads to the collection on the outskirts of town.
The party (or at least most of them?) head out to bring Delilah over as promised. The round trip takes about a day and a half without the rain and is much easier than last time, though the jungle is never safe by any means. There’s a close call with a bear that almost turns nasty but the party manages to avoid a fight. Delilah is very upset when the party arrives. ”You said you’d come back after you checked on the Trex! I thought you got eaten!”
After smoothing things over the party heads back. Camp has to be made in the woods and it goes fine, but a few hours from town they almost run afoul of a patch of assassin vines. Only Delilah’s abilities with plants keeps it from going bad.
Upon getting back to town the dryad thanks the party for showing her the route and goes to look at the trees they think would be good candidates for her to move to. The town itself is abuzz with news - Timothy thinks he’s ready to get the lift moving again.
Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 24/24 Monday August 14th, 2023 9:30:11 AM
"We wanted to make sure you had time to rest," says Ezekiel, "but then we got distracted with some monkey business."
R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 20 (before prone)/15/16 HP 28 CMD 16 Monday August 14th, 2023 6:19:16 PM
RJ continues to help lead the dryad back and keep eyes on things.
Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 17 Tch 11 HP 32/37 CMD 18 Monday August 14th, 2023 10:28:23 PM
Grim leads the team to the Dryad's grove and back. He's a bit disappointed they didn't get any more fresh meat to bring back. As far as Delilah goes, he's suspicious enough of her motives to want to move close to town that he stays out of any interaction with her.
Yes, she might be of help to the town, but there's more to it than that. I Grim's tribal folklore, you don't trust a dryad. But then again, why would dryads trust orcs? He shrugs it off. This place isn't going to be his new tribe anyway so it doesn't really matter what her motives are at the moment.
News of the lift being ready puts things in a different light. If they can't find anything up here that leads to who did this to Cloudhavan, then maybe something down there will. He wishes he could consult his Shaman again for any new dreams.
Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 16 T 14 FF 12 HP 22/22 CMD 18 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 1:14:11 AM
ooc: Replying to Yofiel "Say, Colt how is your training coming?" Yofiel asks. "Have you thought about joining the Woldian League of Adventurers? It's a great organization, with lots of benefits, and a call to heroism and good deeds. I don't think Fogbank can enter become an official member, but maybe we can make him an honorary associate."
Colt looks more than a little surprised at the elf's question. [b]"I, ah , I . I'm not a real hero like you. I've never had any training and don't know anything about a league. But Foggy might like that," he demurs. Despite his protest, he does show up everyday once his chores for Grimelda are done, and watches the party members go through their paces.
Evenings he is usually found somewhere near Yofiel, eager for a chance to help her, or other party members in any way. And if he can't help, he watches.
Siolo (Joe) - AC 16/12/14 ; HP 19/19 , NL 0 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 2:10:20 AM
Siolo apologizes profusely to Delilah for causing her worry.
During the trip, Siolo pays much attention to the dryad's magics. Looking for similarities with those he knows, or maybe some he can learn. He also asks Delilah if she knows anything of the magics involved in taking the shape of animals.
At Clouhaven, Siolo happily shows Delilah the tree he found that he thinks could be appropriate for her.
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard AC 14/14/12 HP: 21/21 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 6:26:04 AM
"Colt, I appreciate your willingness to help us out. Whether you recognize it yet or not, I think you will find over time elements of heroism shall enter into your life, especially if you stick with us for a while." Having such a busy mind herself, it is good to have the fellow willing to pitch in here and there, and she is happy to ask him to take care of different things. Yofiel tries to keep a supply of snacks that Fogbank enjoys to offer to him from time to time. She asks Colt if she can teach his dog a trick or two. If so, she works on 'dance!' - encouraging him to dance in a small circle upon his hind legs for treats.
At the Grove "Oh, Delilah, I had told you that before we returned that I wanted to speak with the folk of Cloudhaven, and make sure they will respect you and your grove, before we brought you back over. Well, they seem excited about your coming, and promise to treat you kindly. As Ezekiel mentioned, we had some monkeys who needed our help dealing with hyenas.
"So sorry it took us longer than you had hoped. But, now is the time!" She broaches the subject of bringing seeds and asks about whether Delilah might want to group to help bring some small branches or cuttings from the other trees of her grove for planting in her new grove. If so, the elf will enlist the help of Marest, Siolo, Colt, and whoever else would like to help. She jots down labels on strips of paper she wraps around each sample so that she knows where each came from, though doubtless the dryad would know without such without need for labels.
She hangs back to give her space as Delilah looks over the two trees and surrounding nearby trees and other vegetation.
So: Does the dryad have us bring seeds and/or cuttings? If so, does she wish to take full charge of them, or would she like our help - perhaps, especially, from our druid, Siolo?
DM Mitch Jungle Rumble Map Tuesday August 15th, 2023 8:09:28 AM Ezekiel tells Delilah they wanted to make sure she had time to rest and then they got caught up with some monkey business. R.J. continues to help lead the dryad back and keep and eye on things. Grim is disappointed they didn’t get more meat and has cultural reasons to not trust dryads. He wonders if they’ll find evidence down the lift. Colt hangs out at the training and doesn’t think himself a hero. Siolo apologizes for making Delilah worry. He pays attention to her magics on the way back. Yofiel thinks Colt will grow more heroic over time and asks to train the dog. She suggests Delilah bring seeds or cuttings of some of her grove trees.
Delilah will bring a few seeds but not many - she wants to have a new start. The party shows her the pair of trees they’ve looked at and she picks a giant rubber tree on the west edge of town. She’s not going to attempt the ritual today, just make sure she knows the route to and from town first as the ritual will likely take several attempts. She says goodbye and heads out.
Almost all of the survivors are gathering at the keep to see the test of the fixed mechanism. The lift is a large mechanism with complex gears and ropes that connect up to a giant wheel the lift beasts were yoked to. Said lift beasts were large quadrupedal dinosaurs that were a big of a pain to care for but did the job better then horses or oxen. Timothy’s new lift device is also a big wheel he’s managed to connect everything to, but only big enough for a few humanoids to work on at once. The ropes that move the lift are great thick ones not easily manhandled.
”First I need a couple strong volunteers to lift up the platform. We’ll see what contention it is and if it’s broken I’ve got an impromptu platform we can connect up.” Timothy informs the group.
Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 24/24 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 9:03:47 AM
"While I myself am not strong enough to help with the lifting, I can magic up a hand to assist," volunteers Ezekiel. "If I am not mistaken, it can lift a whole 5 pounds.
R.J. Muffins (Melvin) AC 20 (before prone)/15/16 HP 28 CMD 16 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 2:20:24 PM
RJ sort of eyes Colt. "For what it's worth, I was trained NOT to be the hero. Just do the job, protect the pack, get the treat." Pointing to Colt's dog, "Your companion and watcher knows what's up. You would do well to let him alpha for a while."
Lighting up a cigarette, he considers whether he could help with repairs once the platform is lifted. He has some low level crafting abilities but nothing like disable device.
Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) Tuesday August 15th, 2023 3:50:44 PM
"i'm not really a lifter," Dapple says. "I'll just sit over here and heckle. That'll help."
Marest (Jon-Paul) AC:13 (T:13, FF:10), CMD:12, Saves:(F:6/R:4/W:6), HP:22/22 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 7:14:26 PM Heavy lifting
"Heavy lifting is not a skill I have", explains Marest to the group. "I can do a bit here and a bit there, but lifting is not part of that."
Marest will stand over near a wall and play flower.
Grim Ripr (JonathanT) AC 17 Tch 11 HP 32/37 CMD 18 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 11:33:26 PM
OOC: alternate world... Grim decides to go sit next to Dapple and while she heckles, Grim 'jeckles'....
(heckle & Jeckle, anyone? remember that cartoon? ...
OOC: back to the real Wold...
Grim deduces that getting the lift working again, albeit with less cargo capacity, will call for another party. He checks the mask maker on the progress of the shaman mask for Marest. If it's ready, it would be a good time for a Masking Ceremony to officially dedicate Marest as Cloudhaven's Official Chief Shaman.
The call to lend arms to the pully brings Grim to the front. He's ready to pull along with anyone else that wants to be known as the heroes that get the system working.
Siolo (Joe) - AC 16/12/14 ; HP 19/19 , NL 0 d20=4 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2023 2:27:38 AM
Siolo steps forward to help with the lift. "I may not be as strong as Grim, but I'll try." At that, he rolls his shoulders slightly to warm up.
He then exerts his strength to help. ((Strength 4+2=6))
Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard AC 14/14/12 HP: 21/21 Wednesday August 16th, 2023 2:45:58 AM
Yofiel waits to see who steps forth. She is strong of will, but not so much of biceps.
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