DM Bob and Carla - ”An unhappy visitor…” Sheriff Eugene swim check d20+2=12 ; Monday September 11th, 2023 11:01:20 PM Snark and Beatrix fly over the water trapped behind the town walls in order to attempt a rescue of the struggling Sheriff Eugene and the unconscious guard floating face down. The blue haired gnome is able to magically lift the unconscious guard 20 ft straight up in the air (levitate applies to an object or creature and a creature must be willing. The unconscious guard will be considered an ‘object’ in this instance and the spell a success). Beatrix is able to pluck the unconscious man from the air, and position him over her shoulder, securing him snuggly with one arm. The sheriff is submerged from the neck down, just managing to keep his head above water, but makes no progress swimming forward. The centaur, occupied with saving the unconscious guard (G2) is unable to help him this round.
Isaac is able to assist his man (G1) onto dry ground and speed the exhausted fellow’s recovery before sending him off to find reinforcements.
Benni, Jasper and Khord splash through the shallows looking for other victims of the rogue wave and subsequent flood. They do not find anyone in distress, and strain to find a way to see through to where the commotion they hear is taking place. (Movement in water < overhead at half speed > overhead requires a swim check vs 15)
Those with sight lines to the breach in the wall will see a disturbance in the water in front of the gap, followed by the emergence of a womanly figure covered in foam and seaweed, her face and bare arms white as pearls, her long pale hair streaming down her back. Two shark fins dance in a circular pattern at her feet.
Holding an intricately carved trident in one hand, she reaches out the other and shakes a fist in the direction of the town. A shrill sound pierces the air and the first words are an unintelligible shriek heard by all. Those who understand Aquan Highlight to display spoiler: { What have you done!?! Look upon the destruction! This is nothing compared to what you have done to my home!} She points to the shallows where bits of torn choral branches roll with the movement of the water, and then at the dead fish and kelp that float around her. The woman appears to struggle to modulate her voice and speak in another language. ”You dare interfere with powers beyond your own comprehension and we…not you…pay the price!”
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 d20+6=7 ; Tuesday September 12th, 2023 2:32:04 AM
The little gnome can see this woman is mad about something, and her ability to cause this kind of widespread destruction is waaay beyond his ability to counter or oppose.
Snark does speak Aquan as it turns out.
He replies, to her in Aquan, hoping that using the language of water creatures may mollify her a bit. "Now, simmer down there Ursula, simmer down. Can I call you Ursula? Sorry about the fish and all, but I don't think anybody here wrecked your home and if they did I'm sure it wasn't on purpose. But you coming in here wrecking everything is probably not gonna get you what you want. You say we wrecked the corals and killed these fish. Can you give us a little more to go on here? Where was this? How was it wrecked?"
"Lemme translate for folks here so at least they know why you're tryin' to drown us all, an' I'll let you know what they say. Do you speak the common tongue of us land dwellers, cause that'd sure make this whole thing a lot easier?"
Snark will then translate both what angry water woman said, and what he said in response.
Then he hollers in common, "Where's Benni? Hey Benni, this woman here needs a hug and one of your Flower speeches about love. She's awful sore." He hopes maybe Benni or Isaac can talk some sense into her.
As he says this is flies a bit closer to Beatrix to check on the unconscious guard. Does it look like he's breathing? (Heal 7.)
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+9=11 Tuesday September 12th, 2023 7:00:55 AM
Onesimos' vision is obscured by a building and his movement by the swirling waters, but he surges on while taking an angle to at least see what Snark is talking about. "I'm here, I'm here! On Looking Glass Pond Road and I can just see her!" The elf winces as Snark's turn of phrase, but nods. He has come to accept that while his gnome friends bald honesty loses much nuance in meaning, the heart of what he says is generally correct.
The cleric has been a pretty good judge of character, and the wizard's translation coupled with the sea-woman trying to speak clearly to them makes Benni think she is not here to fight. "From what you said she said, Snark, it sounds like she didn't make this event either." The elf turns his conversation and attention to the sea-woman. "I am Oh-NESS-ee-muss, Woldian sister, and I do not understand what you say we have done. If the destruction around your home is worse than what we have here, would you like us to help you?" ....
run move x3 at half move (water) to AG,23 (-2 AC, flatfooted)
Diplomacy: 11 (if speaking for more than a minute)
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 48/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 d20=4 ; d20=19 ; Tuesday September 12th, 2023 7:15:35 AM
Crazy yelling fish lady is very concerning, but the sheriff looks like he's going to drown if not grabbed and that takes precedent. Besides whatever she's yelling about had to have happened before Beatrix even got in the area. She'll hover next to the sheriff (34) and pull him out of the water and much bodily if she has to (str 8 so hopefully a check isn't needed)
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21/13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 Tuesday September 12th, 2023 4:49:28 PM
Jasper steps around the corner of the building that was obscuring her vision (and providing cover). She doesn't speak Aquan, but she gets the tone, even before the woman switches to Common: She's not pleased. She's also wrong: The Luckmakers haven't messed with any powers recently, either within or beyond comprehension
She quickly casts Guidance in preparation for whatever comes next.
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 d20+12=16 ; Tuesday September 12th, 2023 6:53:54 PM
Khord, not able to understand the sea woman's first words and the words in common sounding like a threat, will run for the cover of the the building and will stow his lasso as he moves. He wants to call out to his fellow Luck Makers to find out what to make of this new threat, but doesn't want to give up his position.
As he comes to the other side of the building, He will catch a glimpse of Snark and Beatrix helping the guard and Beatrix heading down to another body in the water. (Perception = 16) He struggles with his desire top help the swimmer and his not wanting to alert the Shark lady.
DM Bob and Carla - ”I am Nyana!” Sheriff Eugene’s swim check d20+2=19, Nyana ranged attack d20+11=23, 7d6(1+6+1+2+5+5+5)=25 Tuesday September 12th, 2023 10:54:51 PM
A small grey bat flies over the wall built by the town of Heranmar to protect the inhabitants from incursions from the sea. As Luna performs a reconnaissance at the request of her wizard friend, she struggles to make sense of the destruction that resulted from the crushing rogue wave that swamped the docks and beach front, and surged over the thick stone barrier of the sea facing wall. She spots curling waves crashing down on the shore - scattering debris churned up from the ocean floor, along with bits of wood, rope and net. The waves occasionally reach the town wall, spilling a little through the open gate, and the breach in the wall, but for the most part, their strength is spent on the shore in front of the wall.
Inside the wall, Beatrix attempts a heroic rescue. A carrying capacity of 900 lbs implies using the entire body in a remarkable feat of strength, so lifting a 200 lb man with one arm might not be impossible for the centaur. However, in order to collect the sheriff, Beatrix will need to land in water over 10 ft deep (Swim check vs 15) to wrap her free arm around Eugene (who is keeping his head above water, and making a little progress) before flying out again. She will then be able to carry her two charges beyond the reach of water.
Snark does not get a good fix on the status of the unconscious guard. Hopefully, the centaur will be able to get him to safety quickly. The little wizard turns his attention towards the furious fey creature, and makes an awkward attempt at getting her to calm down. His words don’t do much to placate her, but his use of Aquan gets her attention.
Turning her head to fix a turquoise gaze on the Cleric of Flower, the woman arches a pale eyebrow, before answering Benni. She struggles with the Common language, the words interspersed with whistles and pulsed calls that sound like squeaks, screams, and squawks to the untrained ear. ”Irreparable harm came to my home from here!” She sweeps her trident out towards the town, and area beyond in a wide arc. ”I followed the destructive forces, and they lead me in a line to your shores. There is some alignment between this…place…and the ancient underwater kingdom in the Placktik Deeps where I now make my home. Land dwellers have meddled with powers beyond comprehension, and have brought about these disturbances! You cannot restore my friends to life, nor repair the damage done, but you can stop these storms!”
The foam clad female turns angrily toward Snark”I am Nyana! You insult me with your pathetic jests!”. She thrusts out her free hand and creates a deadly waterspout which she directs at the insolent gnome (Hit AC 24, for 25 bludgeoning damage). Snark is buffeted by the column of water and must make a Fly check vs 20 or be dropped into the water. The small waterspout dissipates immediately after striking the flying wizard.
Jasper moves so she can get a better look at the fey creature, while Khord tries to assess the threat posed by the strange being. He is torn between wanting to help his friends with the water rescue and preparing for what might come next.
(OOC: Nyana’s attack should have been CMB +14 , and not ranged attack +11 )
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 16/41 d20+10=25 ; d20+6=20 ; Wednesday September 13th, 2023 1:58:28 AM
Snark makes a fly check (25) and maintains his position. But that water spout thing sure hurt. Another one of those will take the little gnome. He resists the urge to taunt the woman a second time.
He says to Beatrix, "This woman's trouble. I'm still levitating the guard, so I can just tow him over to that roof. Let him go and save the Sherriff." Snark hopes this move will improve Beatrix' chances.
Snark will head in toward somewhere without waterspouts under him, hopefully with the guard in tow. He lands with the guard on a nearby roof and does his best to administer first aid to the man.
(Heal Check 20 against a DC 15 to "use first aid to save a dying character." Does that work?)
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 48/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 d20+4=13 ; Wednesday September 13th, 2023 5:23:47 AM
(I tabbed over to check my sheet then rolled a 20! ... on the wrong board XD)
Beatrix will dive in and pull the sherrif out (13, going to hero point to make it 17). She needs to get him out of this area before the angry lady does some aquatic fireball and kills nearby innocent bystanders.
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday September 13th, 2023 7:26:08 AM
Onesimos sees he needs to try and stop a fight before more destruction starts; especially since it looks like the best way to help Heranmar is by cooperating with the... with Nyana.
"Nyana, please no! A fight between us will only cause more hurt when we should be working together in common cause. We have also had destruction visited on us and this town of Heranmar, and we can move quickly on the land to find and stop this alignment, but we know not what to sense or track. I urge you to not let loss and hatred stop you from finding pragmatic love."
"If you feel it is your best interest to tell us where or what or who about these disturbances, it is our best interest to see them stopped."
As Benni speaks, he wades ever deeper, retrieves his elixir of swimming, and drinks. If Nyara doesn't listen to reason or his friends do something rash, it will come to a fight, and the cleric has to be ready to defend Heranmar and the Luck Makers.
............
5' move to AG,22 Move action: retrieve Elixir of Swimming from bag of holding Standard action: drink elixir (+10 swim checks for 1 hour)
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21/13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 Wednesday September 13th, 2023 12:51:28 PM
Jasper quickly casts Barkskin on herself, then steps into the open, slowly, hands open and up. This is probably a very bad idea.
"Nyana, I am Jasper, a druid of an ancient wood. Well met.
My friend Onesimos speaks true. Our town was damaged too, and lives were likely lost. I'm just as angry as you are.
We think the threat is coming from a haunted abbey outside of town. We've resolved to go there to fight whatever is causing this as soon as our townsfolk are safe.
Anything you can tell us about the connection you feel between the storms and Plantick Deeps will help us. Please, I implore you: Help us so we can stop this."
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21/13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 d20=13 ; Wednesday September 13th, 2023 12:54:00 PM
OOC: Forgot by Diplomacy check. 13
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 d20+8=28 ; d20+10=15 ; Wednesday September 13th, 2023 4:12:03 PM
Khord will stay put for now, He will draw his comp longbow from his efficient quiver, trying to keep it dry. Seeing the waterspout, he is close to making a decision about the Shark Lady. As he is reaching for an arrow, he hears Benni and Jasper talking to her and only knocks the arrow. He will listen carefully and try to get a better feel for her motives. (Sense Motive = 28).
He starts to think of the glowing abbey, and thinks about how the town lies between the docks and its haunted walls. (Know:Local = 15) He tries to remember if he has ever heard about any connection between the abbey and the sea or if there are any sea motifs in any of it adornments.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 67/67 AC26/ T13 / FF 22 Wednesday September 13th, 2023 8:59:11 PM
Isaac is hesitant to get much further into the water but moves as fast as he can over to Khord. "Better to back up his allies than stand uselessly in the back.
DM Bob and Carla - ”Share my pain!” 2d6(4+3)=7 2d6(3+1)=4 Wednesday September 13th, 2023 11:37:40 PM
In a remarkable display of aerial acrobatics, Snark remains airborne despite being pummelled by Nyana’s waterspout. He manoeuvres the unconscious guard onto a nearby rooftop, and starts resuscitation. The man’s eyes flutter open, and he rolls to his side, vomiting sea water and bile.
Sheriff Eugene is more than willing to be scooped up by Beatrix. The centaur dives into the turbulent water and has to dig deep to find the physical resources to remain upright.. Securing the heavy man in a strong grip, Beatrix flies to safety, depositing her burden in the shallows where the sheriff can make his way to safety. (OOC: placed Beatrix on the map where she would most likely end up. You can move her on the map, or indicate her position in your post.)
Bent on a mission of peace (and love) Onesimos pleads with Nyana to stand down. Jasper finds her courage, and steps out into the open and builds on her friend’s initiative.
Khord and Isaac make preparations in case the oceanid is unmoved by peaceful overtures. Khord is a newcomer to Heranmar but he does recall hearing about storms and in particular typhoons that sometimes buffet the coast of the Gateway Downs. How there are ghostly sightings on stormy days. Also, how at times, the ruins glow eerily seemingly to signal an incoming storm, according to what folks say, anyway.
Khord senses the ocean creature is experiencing fear, loss, and sadness and because these emotions create feelings of vulnerability and loss of control, she is shifting to anger and is definitely unfriendly towards the group. (Diplomacy check vs 25 to negotiate)
Nyana seems to be paying attention to what Benni and Jasper say, but her temper is up and she is not persuaded by their entreaties. ”The paths of energy that traverse the landscape of the continent stretch out into the oceans and seas as well. These paths were recognized by ancient societies that deliberately erected structures along them in order to benefit from the Wold’s energy. “ Her eyes turn stormy, as she shrieks out ”the paths must be respected! They are not for anyone to twist and manipulate! I do not know this ‘Abbey’! I only know that great trouble comes to my home from this place! The damage you claim is nothing compared to the ruin of my home or the loss of life! Now you will share my pain!” She slams her trident into the water, and a massive downdraft of air sweeps out in all directions from where it makes contact. Roof shingles rattle, and some slip from place, a shutter is torn from one house and blown out onto the water, while others rattle and flap in the wind.
Luna and Tinkerbell DC 25 fly check or be blown back 70 ft and take 4 points non-lethal bludgeoning damage.
Snark DC 10 strength check to not get blown off roof
Everyone else make a DC 15 strength check to make any forward progress.
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 (temp 24 with Barkskin)/13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 d100=39 ; d20+2=15 ; Thursday September 14th, 2023 2:50:20 AM
Jasper braces herself against the unnatural wind, barely keeping her feet.
She considers falling back behind the building, but she wants line of sight. In her second slightly mad decision of the day, she decides to stay put.
She yells at her friends, "Somebody tell me you've got something non-lethal!
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 48/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 d20+16=33 ; d20+13=30 ; Thursday September 14th, 2023 3:42:57 AM
Beatrix will leave the sheriff and then, with a sigh, fly towards the crazy lady causing problems. She's a teacher not a town guard this shouldn't be her job but someone has to do it. Fly 30 to close in.
Tinkerbell, a skilled flyer, is able to keep afloat in the wind (33, though wind of a certain speed blows away smaller creatures automatically so that might be a thing). She intercepts Beatrix as the centaur closes in and takes refuge in a pack.
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+2=12 ; d20+10=24 ; Thursday September 14th, 2023 7:42:55 AM
Onesimos can't make any forward progress against the wind, and he thinks again about the wisdom of not choosing to have a Dispel Magic spell handy. The only thing he has are his words, and he tries again to calm Nyara down. "Everyone! Aid me! We need to calm her down or else we may never know how to find out what is causing this!"
"Nyara, please heed us! Are all peoples of the sea of one mind? Do all merfolk know what each other do? Do sahaugin share all their secrets with selkies? We do not know these ancient paths, but will find out who is disturbing them and stop them!"
............. Strength Check: 12 Diplomacy: 24
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 d20+5=23 ; Thursday September 14th, 2023 4:35:58 PM
Not having a non lethal way to strike at her from distance, Khord huff's in frustration. He will move back around the building, using it to block the wind until he has line of sight again (Y27). He will shout at the Shark Lady in pleading tones, aiding Benni, "If you would stop blasting us we could do something to help. Causing more destruction and mayhem will not bring your kinfolk back. Let calmer heads find a solution." (Aid Another/Diplomacy = 23, so +2 to Benni)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 16/41 d20+16=17 ; d20-1=4 ; d20+10=26 ; Thursday September 14th, 2023 5:38:08 PM
Luna is tumbled by the winds (Fly 17.) She takes a bit of damage and uses the run action to fly back toward Snark, being sure to move in a straight line.
Snark is also buffeted by the winds and is blown off the roof (Strength Check 4.) Fortunately, he is still flying, so he does not suffer any damage falling off the roof. He will stay where he is, hovering (Fly 26) just below the roof line.
The little greenmage has had enough. He shouts in common, "Awright everyone - I know we're trying to use the seven loves and all, but I think it's time for the eighth love - tufficus lovicus!
Out of sight from Angry Aquawoman, he begins casting Summon Monster IV.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 67/67 AC26/ T13 / FF 22 Thursday September 14th, 2023 7:03:19 PM
Isaac growld " Doesn't sound like she's sound of mind right now. If we could cast some sort of calm emotions spell she might be more willing to listen. Right now however she's completely out of it." Once Snark's creature is summoned he will cast Bless.
OoC: Jasper should still have that Bull's strength cast on him.
DM Bob and Carla - ”Rolling in the deep” d20+14=26 7d6(6+3+6+3+1+1+6)=26 Thursday September 14th, 2023 10:24:50 PM
The challenges of wind and water keep Jasper from making progress toward the troubled Nyana. Feeling at a stalemate, the druid wracks her brain for some way to neutralize the oceanid without causing her bodily harm.
Benni, with Khord’s help, brings Nyana’s attitude down a notch, while Isaac considers forcibly soothing her into a non-violent state, but does not pursue this route.
The beautiful foam clad woman’s focus alternates between Khord and Benni, settling on the cleric , before speaking awkwardly in common. ”I am not a land dweller! I can not tell you what I do not know!. The fey’s voice hitches higher with emotion. ”The ley lines are being altered…worked…in an unskilled manner. They writhe and heave and threaten to rupture, disrupting the sea bed and wrecking destruction…”. Her pale brow furrows. ”If you and these land dwellers are not the ones sending the storms, how can you help?”
Snark , having been blown from the roof, is saved from harm by his ability to fly. He, and a slightly roughed up Luna take cover behind a building, ensuring they are out of Nyana’s sight line.
Having deposited Sheriff Eugene where he can make his way to safety, Beatrix flys low over the surface of the water in the most direct route possible, and gets close to the distraught oceanid. Tinkerbell finds refuge in her companion’s pack.
The oceanid’s attention is drawn to the sudden appearance of the flying centaur. Feeling threatened by the monstrous humanoid, Nyana thrusts. out her free hand and creates a 30 ft tall swirling column of water that envelopes Beatrix (hit CMD 26, for 26 HP bludgeoning damage). Fly check vs 20 to stay aloft. ”Come no closer!” she cries out in a shrill voice. The two sharks take up new positions.
Should Beatrix fall into the water, a swim check of 15 is required to stay afloat.
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 48/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 d20=3 ; d20=5 ; Friday September 15th, 2023 7:06:00 AM
Beatrix had all kinds of thoughts and plans when she flew towards the crazy lady but the dice don't like her and she disappears into the water (18 fly, 9 swim)
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 27/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 Friday September 15th, 2023 7:06:34 AM
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“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+2=13 ; 3d8=19 ; d20+7=13 ; Friday September 15th, 2023 8:52:02 AM
Onesimos grimaces as the ocean-fey slams Beatrix into the water where the sharks are. He has just got her talking and then aggressive moves by Bea and Snark are going to degenerate the situation. He tries and fails to move forward against the wind and water.
He tries one last time to get something meaningful from this disaster. "Show us where this line is and we will follow the line to stop the unskilled worker!"
"Now call off your friends, or we will have to defend ourselves and our town! We have not yet shown you our own power!"
Benni isn't kidding. He READIES his most powerful spell, Holy Smite, and will cast it (at point W,X 11,12) if Nyara or the sharks attack Beatrix. ...........
READIED action: cast Holy Smite if Beatrix is attacked.
Holy Smite: instant 20' radius from point W,X 11,12 (should cover Beatrix, Shark 1, and Nyara) All Neutral and Evil creatures take 19 damage and are Blind. Will DC 17 for 1/2 damage and not blind.
(OOC: the wind effect was one round only. No strength check required this round.-DM Cala)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 23/41+6 temp HP d3=1 ; d20+13=32 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=7 ; d20+5=24 ; Friday September 15th, 2023 1:13:06 PM
Snark can see that Benni is still trying. So the creature he summons is a Lantern Archon (tried to summon 1d3, got 1.)
The little ball of light pops into existence by the gnome. He tells it, "Listen Sparkie, I got a problem child out there that we're trying to talk down. So first, I want you to cast Aid on me, and then try to tell that watery tart that we mean no harm. And don't do nothing threatening - she's nuttier than a squirrel turd, if you know what I mean." The Lantern Archon casts Aid on Snark, giving him 6 temporary hit points.
Snark thinks about this woman - what does he know about her kind? Strengths, weaknesses, abilities, that kind of stuff. (Knowledge Nature 32!)
Snark will move up, pulling out a healing potion from his pocket as he goes and drinks it. (rerolled a 1, so 7 points of healing.) He is flying. Luna flies into his pocket for safety.
The Lantern Archon moves up with Snark and says in it's chiming voice (truespeech,) "Oh wonderous being from the aquatic depths, I bring you greetings from the Celestial Realms. Please let reason reign here as we discuss our concerns in peace." (Diplomacy 24)
------------------------------------ Augmented Lantern Archon - Round 1 of 9, AC 15, 17 HP.
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 (temp 24 with Barkskin)/13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 d20+7=24 ; Friday September 15th, 2023 3:54:43 PM
Jasper casts Dispel Magic. on Nyana in an attempt to dismiss the 30-foot column of water enveloping Beatrix.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 67/67 AC26/ T13 / FF 22 Saturday September 16th, 2023 5:51:03 AM
Isaac not sure how to help against a watery foe moves over near Jasper and Khord ready to help out.
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 Sunday September 17th, 2023 9:05:45 PM
Khord watches on as things unfold
DM Bob and Carla - ”Woldian standoff” Sunday September 17th, 2023 9:08:16 PM Jasper is anxious to help Beatrix who was unceremoniously knocked out of the sky by a waterspout, and casts Dispel Magic upon the oceanid. The foam clad woman does not have any magic's active on her person, so there is nothing to dismiss. However, the water spout collapses immediately after the centaur is tumbled into the water.
The sharks circle, but do not attack. Beatrix swim check vs 15 to be able to regain her mobility and fly out of the water.
Isaac moves in closer to those confronting the fey woman, while Khord holds his action in this inconclusive standoff between Nyana and the party, and a frustrated Benni gets testy. Holding his magicks in check, the elf demands the fey cease her attacks, and identify the path of the ley line she followed into Heranmar.
Nyana narrows her eyes, and looks menacingly at the Cleric of Flower, lifting her trident in his direction. ”That way! “ she says angrily, thrusting out with the trident for emphasis. Benni and anyone else who can see her, know without a doubt that she is pointing in the direction of the Abbey ruins.
Snark let’s his creation do most of the talking, while he does a quick mental review of what he knows about Nyana’s kind. The gnome obviously paid attention to what he read on Oceanids and didn’t just look at the pictures! Highlight to display spoiler: {He remembers that they are water dependant fey creatures with special spell-like abilities related to the manipulation of wind and water. They can speak with sea creatures. The mood of an oceanid can change with little warning - they are quick to love - or anger. They can be helpful to humans or formidable foes. Oceanids are vulnerable to fire, but fast healing}. The celestial orb of light is much more diplomatic than the diminutive wizard, and comes very close to improving Nyana’s mood with its flattering address.
However, the oceanid is still in a temper. ”The problem has been ignored for too long! You must stop the disturbances that are sent from the land, causing damage to the ocean deeps and threatening all who make it their home! It is time to do what is right!”. She opens her arms wide, shaking the trident angrily - but does not attack.
Everyone in or near the water note that it has receded from the streets, remaining deep only where the slope is steep near the town wall.
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Sunday September 17th, 2023 10:39:16 PM
Onesimos breathes a sigh of relief. It is as he feared, and hoped: the Abbey is where they need to go with the green key. There, they will fix what has been wrong for so long. A voice, quiet but insistent makes him uneasy: what if the Luck Makers excursions ARE the disruption? But he pushes it down: the timing isn’t right: there must be another reason.
”We are the Luck Makers, and we will stop the disturbances. May we agree on a token of a wreath of flowers in the water so you may know we succeeded?”
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 27/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 d20=13 ; Monday September 18th, 2023 7:22:40 AM
Beatrix manages to gain some traction in the water and swim up (17). she decides to emerge slowly and non-threateningly and back away from the crazy lady.
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 (temp 24 with Barkskin)/13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 Monday September 18th, 2023 2:18:17 PM
Jasper is relieved that Nyana seems less murderous now.
"There's no time to waste. The water is receding and I trust the city watch has rescue missions in hand. We should make for the abbey, now."
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 Monday September 18th, 2023 4:46:58 PM
Snark tucks away the info he recalls about the Oceanid in case she flips out again. Good to know she's vulnerable to fire.
He tells her, "Just take it down a notch there Nyana, we said we'd help. Don't screw this up now."
The Lantern Archon jumps in, "Nyana - your pursuit of your cause is noble and just. What the gnome means is that any further fight would only delay their ability to solve a problem that should indeed have been addressed long ago."
The gnome continues, "Awright, sounds like we need to go to that Abbey. Let's get after it then. Hey Nyana - you coming with us? Might let you use that anger against more than a bunch of defenseless villagers."
The gnome is ready to head to the creepy Abbey.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 67/67 AC26/ T13 / FF 22 Monday September 18th, 2023 7:32:03 PM
Isaac is worried she is about to release a spell but relaxes as the water recedes. "Looks like she is at least letting us have a chance at fixing this." When Jasper suggests they head to the Abby he agrees "We better not keep her waiting." he starts heading towards the Abby with the others.
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 Monday September 18th, 2023 9:27:41 PM
Khord, relieved that the Shark Lady has started to see wisdom and that the Luck Makers appear to have a course of action, will ease up out of his defensive stance and stow away his bow. No that the water has receded and the town seems to have avoided a watery attack, he will head to the Manor and retrieve Niko. All the while checking over his gear to make sure he has all he needs if they are headed off to the Abbey.
OOC: Sorry for short post and lack of action over the weekend, Friday and Saturday at Riot Fest in Chicago and it took longer to get home Sunday than anticipated.
DM Bob and Carla - ”Flotsam and jetsam” Monday September 18th, 2023 9:56:53 PM Benni accepts responsibility to ‘make things right’ for the fey creature, and suggests some sort of signal. In response Nyana sweeps the arm holding the trident towards her body and across her chest. The water in front of the cleric recedes further, revealing a golden bell adorned with sigils. ”It may not be an easy task, land dweller. When you have discovered what has created these disturbances, and stopped them, come upon the water and ring this bell, and I will know that you have succeeded with your quest.”
Nyana gives Snark a dark look when the gnome suggests she join the party for an excursion to the Abbey. ”Your insolence and bravado will be your downfall, small one. You sound no more prepared to succeed on land, than you could ever possibly survive in the oceans.”. Then, signaling to her shark companions to follow her, the oceanid moves through the breach in the town’s stone wall, sinks into the water, and is gone.
Beatrix escapes the grasp of the turbulent water, and takes to the sky, making sure to keep well away from the fey creature.
Adrenaline pumping after the recent engagement, Jasper and Isaac want to set off immediately for the Abbey ruins.
Khord is anxious to retrieve Nikko.
The unnatural looking sky turns a more natural dull grey and a cold rain starts to fall. Several feet of water remains trapped behind the city wall. It is gradually seeping out through the gaps created by the storm surge. As the party watch, the breach widens as large rocks tumble from the weakened structure. The water pulls back further, revealing a litter of debris churned up from the ocean or dislodged from forgotten caches, spread in disarray across the dirty cobbles. Some displaced sea creatures skitter about the street.
”Help! Help! Can someone get me down!” can be heard coming from somewhere overhead.
(Combat rounds are over. It is late afternoon (around 3 o’clock)).
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 27/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 d20=2 ; Monday September 18th, 2023 11:45:17 PM
Well then. Beatrix should have just stayed home. The group managed without her just fine and she nearly got herself killed trying to approach that thing. She'll go try to find the voice that's calling for help (2 perception)
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Tuesday September 19th, 2023 9:47:28 AM
Onesimos approaches the little, magical bell with trepidation: there are too many stories about magical bells doing really chaotic things in and around Heranmar to have him be altogether easy. Yet, it is a signal, and the cleric gingerly picks it up and places it in his belt pouch in token of assent.
Benni watches as Nyana takes her sharks and her business elsewhere. Heaving a sigh, he looks about the debris and hears the cry for help. He nods as Beatrix rises to look for the sound. Everyone is not effective in every encounter, he thinks. The centaur was great at the wreckers cave, but looks a little dejected at underperforming against Nyana's magic. The cleric will keep an ear out for her morale, too.
The elf begins to move to gather the Luck Makers, Sheriff Eugene, and the citizens of Heranmar to assist in organizing a clean-up crew. They will need to ensure Heranmar is at least moving to start rebuilding before they go to the Abbey: otherwise, people could have the perception that the Luck Makers are 'running away'.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 d8=5 d8=8 Tuesday September 19th, 2023 10:07:21 AM
Snark watches Nyana go.
"That's great. That little marine murderess shows up without so much as a how-do-you-do, tries to lay waste to the town, and wants to lecture me about insolence and bravado. Good riddance."
"Say Benni, how bout you use this wand to heal us up. Then we'll see what we can do to get the town squared away, and get to the Abbey in the morning."
Snark pulls out his CMW wand and will share with the party (2d8+3 per charge.) Then he'll use his spells and abilities to help folks around town.
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 (temp 24 with Barkskin)/13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 2d4=6 ; Tuesday September 19th, 2023 11:41:49 AM
Jasper pulls a few berries from her pocket and casts Goodberry on them.
"Here you go, Snark. They'll help a little bit."
She turns to Benni.
"I don't think we have time to help out directly. I say we just let Sheriff Eugene know we have to take the fight to the Abbey with all haste."
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 Tuesday September 19th, 2023 4:55:40 PM
Khord will let the townspeople inside Quendock Mansion know that the worst of the storm surge is over, and that much help is needed out near the docks. He will return outside with Niko in tow, the wolfhound giving some whimpering protests at being left alone with the townspeople. He takes a minute to look around at the destruction and is finally hit by a sense of loss.
He considers Jasper's desire to head to the Abbey in haste, and a lesson from Lars reminds him to not run blindly into an alley that you've not seen before. "Maybe we should help out a little bit. It might be best to head to the Abbey in the morning, with you casters topped of with all your magic. And I am anxious to see what kind of damage our new home has sustained."
Unless the group decides otherwise he will do just that, help out with cleaning. He hears someone call they need help and looks for the source (perception =
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 d20+14=18 ; Tuesday September 19th, 2023 4:57:19 PM
Perception = 14) and helps if he can. He will return home and hope for the best afterward.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 Tuesday September 19th, 2023 9:06:16 PM
Snark realizes his Levite spell is still running and levitates the guard down.
He replies to Jasper, "That thing said she knew this task may take a while. So I think it'll be ok to go in the morning."
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 67/67 AC26/ T13 / FF 22 Tuesday September 19th, 2023 10:55:42 PM
Isaac just huffs "I have to agree with Snark she cold have asked for help a little more nicely. People that have such high and mighty attitudes need to eat a little Humble Pie." He strikes a pose with his hand against his head in fake distress "Oh I'm so superior and powerful. So grovel at my feet for I have taken the arduous task to ask you for help in saving me and my people." He sighs dropping the accent. "We better head out in the morning at least we'll be able to see then." Isaac will ask the sheriff if the guard need any help to make any sort of emergency barricade for the hole.
DM Bob and Carla - ”It might take a while…” Sheriff’s fort save d20+6=20 d6= 3 Guard’s Fort save d20+3=23 Tuesday September 19th, 2023 11:31:18 PM
The town has just suffered a not-so-natural disaster causing damage of monumental proportions including the destruction of the Port Gate, the breach of the town wall, and water damage to homes in the lower part of town - and that’s not counting what happened to the docks, warehouses, and fishing fleet. The storm surge is over, but the situation is far from resolved for the town or our heroes!
The ability of the town to deal with the situation is questionable. Benni, Isaac and Snark remember a time when the security of Heranmar was just the sheriff, 6 deputies, and a volunteer reserve called up in emergencies. Around the time of the Pirate Jack Lolly murders, the town council took the unprecedented action of establishing a permanent guard. They recruited some reservists interested in permanent work, and some newcomers. Khord remembers his friend Wren telling him how deputy Ned Green hired her on the spot noting her skill set. Unlike guards in Big Cities that were well organized and powerful entities, the Heranmar watch seemed a little green to her.
With no firmly established municipal government, but instead an ad hoc council assembled as needed to deal with administrative affairs, communication and decision making in Heranmar can be problematic. It is understandable how the community has come to depend of the adventurers, with their ability to get things done, during times of crisis!
*****
Humbled by her perceived failure, Beatrix forgets that her heroic actions contributed to the saving of two lives.
Remembering the guard he left on the roof, Snark rescues the man. Despite his sodden clothing, he seems to be holding his own.
Jasper offers the gnome some life sustaining fruits, hoping the goodberries might be of use.
Benni picks up the bell revealed by the receding water. It looks like a ship’s bell - 11 inches high, 9 inches in diameter, and about 2 lbs. The golden bell is covered in sigils.
Khord notifies the folks inside Quendock Mansion that the worst of the storm is over. He finds a dishevelled Niko surrounded by children, and grateful to be reclaimed by his master.
Isaac finds Sheriff Eugene wrapped in a woollen blanket, his thinning hair plastered to his head, conferring with Deputy Green. He turns at the paladin’s approach, and responds: ”Why, yes! I’ve got just the job for you.”
A soft rain continues to fall. Cloaks are sufficient to protect most folks from the droplets, however Benni, Jasper and Beatrix have all been submerged in water at least up to their chests and are soaked to the bone. (Fortitude save bs DC 15 or take 1d6 = 3 non lethal damage and start to succumb to hypothermia -2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 Wednesday September 20th, 2023 3:23:46 AM
Snark will move quickly to those that are soaked. He'll use prestidigitation to dry them and warm their clothes, the Luck Makers first, the sheriff and guards, and then townsfolk
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 27/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 d20=9 ; Wednesday September 20th, 2023 3:43:26 AM
Beatrix heads home to dry off and recover before she gets really sick (fort 17).
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) 4d6(3+1+3+5)=12 4d6(2+4+5+3)=14 4d6(5+3+6+3)=17 4d6(5+1+6+4)=16 4d6(6+4+3+6)=19 4d6(6+6+5+6)=23 4d6(2+6+1+6)=15 Wednesday September 20th, 2023 6:42:02 AM
Onesimos reassesses his plan: the bell is a lot bigger than he thought! Instead of pocketing it (he doesn't have a pocket large enough), he simply carries it back to Luck Makers House and places it on the mantlepiece above the living area fire.
He thanks Snark for the wand offer, but declines. "I can channel healing which is daily renewed, so we can keep the wand for an emergency." Gathering his friends, he sends a burst of healing. Throughout the day, he does the same when he finds others wounded or hurting, providing energy channels, or a calming touch.
While Benni agrees that a day or even two wouldn't be a problem before going to the Abbey, he doesn't like the conclusions that some of his friends are coming to. He almost expects it from Snark, but Isaac has usually been stalwart in understanding. But Benni seldom confronts people directly, preferring them to at least consider another story.
"I believe we would have done exactly as Nyana did had our positions been reversed. There is a story of Philautia whose town had been raided by orcs and her companions tracked them down to a cave. They did not ask questions when finding orcs. It did not matter that the first group they found was not the tribe that attacked, and the first group could even help Philautia in finding the right ones further in the cave. No. Their self-righteousness became selfish hubris, discounting other people's thoughts and feelings, and led to the path of Marteus.
"I believe Nyana did not create the wave, she only followed it as far as she could to its source. And thinking someone in pain should 'ask nicely' is only thinking of ourselves."
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 (temp 24 with Barkskin)/13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 d20+9=22 ; Wednesday September 20th, 2023 2:37:33 PM
Jasper is wet and uncomfortable, but she's not hypothermic. (For save = 22). She's grateful for the prestidigitation spell all the same.
"Thanks Snark. That's better."
She sighs. "Fey are always like that. They're prickly and proud. Still, I understand her distress. She's afraid, and that tends to make people behave... badly."
She still wants to get to the Abbey. For now, she'll recharge.
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 Wednesday September 20th, 2023 4:12:49 PM
On his way back to the Lucky House, Khord will try to track down Wren. He wants to make sure she made it through the surge unharmed and generally make sure she is alright. Now that Lars is gone, he feels responsible for keeping an eye on her.
Once he has been home and seen that it is alright, he will venture out into town and help with the clean up. After a long and eventful day, he will throw himself on his bed and fall in to a deep slumber, with Niko taking the opportunity to jump up there with him and snuggle in as best he can.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 Wednesday September 20th, 2023 4:24:18 PM
Snark is grateful for the healing from Benni and Jasper.
Then Benni tries to explain Nyana's actions, which is a little too much for the gnome.
"Now hold it right there Benni. You're sayin we all woulda done what Nyana did? I can promise you if someone wrecked my house, I wouldn't lay waste to a nearby town when I didn't even know what was going on. So, no, I would not have behaved that way, and I don't think you would have either.
"Too bad about them orcs I guess. But Philautia and her friends were jerks, just like Nyana. And being in pain doesn't mean you get to be a jerk. That's what makes good folk different, right? We try to work out our differences without bein' a jerk.
"That'd be a good love to add to the list - notjerk. I'm going with notjerk."
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday September 20th, 2023 6:25:31 PM
Benni laughs with real humor at Snark’s summation. ”Notjerk. I’m going to have to remember that. The only thing I think you got wrong is Nyara didn’t lay waste to Heranmar. She followed the wave, she didn’t create it. That’s what she said, and I sensed she was telling the truth.”
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 67/67 AC26/ T13 / FF 22 Wednesday September 20th, 2023 8:40:56 PM
Isaac will listen to the sheriff and assist in cleaning up the town healing anyone who has been injured and helping to haul any materials to fix the wall if that is what is needed.
DM Bob and Carla - ”Love and other detours…” Wednesday September 20th, 2023 10:04:13 PM
Folks who spent time in the water find the fortitude to withstand the cold of their wet clothing. Snark employs a simple cantrip to warm up some people. It’s not enough to dry a whole outfit, but should be enough to keep them from harm until they can change into something warm and dry.
Benni is generous with Flower’s blessings, and earns the high regard of many in the community as he tends to hurts both physical and mental.
Isaac gets a mission from the sheriff. He needs someone to provide security for Rap Goodfellow and accompany him to the Quarry and dwarvain encampment outside of town. The councillor will present the town’s request for labour and supplies. The paladin will act as his guard. Isaac should be back before dark.
Khord helps some of the homeowners remove spoiled goods from their flooded homes. Fortunately, or unfortunately, most living in the lower part of town are too poor to own much, so it is mostly sodden mattresses and some spoiled food.
The Quendock Mansion empties as most of the refugees head home, or accompany friends and family who can provide a safe place for the night. A few families are assigned the ‘fancy’ rooms on the top floor of the castle like structure, and Ralphus and Ginifred open up the Inn and tavern.
As the rain turns to drizzle, and night descends, Isaac rejoins his companions. The group make their way home to Luck Makers House with Beatrix leading the way. They discuss Nyana’s actions and motivations. The paladin dismisses the oceanid as a prima donna, however Benni defends her, finding a parallel in a rather gory story of Love with a moral flaw and a band of orcs. Jasper understands the fey’s distress and sides with Benni, while Snark believes he would have behaved better if he found himself in a similar situation.
Khord follows behind, Nikko at his heel. As he trails after his companions, the exhausted half-orc is intercepted by his young friend Wren, who greets him with her usual playful punch in the bicep and engaging grin. ”Deputy Green sent me. Now that councillor Goodfellow is back from the quarry, there’s going to be a council meeting so there’s a plan on how to go about the recovery. Sheriff’s going to ask for ‘special permissions’ for you-all. Said the little blue haired fella asked for it, an’ since your people saved him and two others from drowning…well…you deserved it!” The half elf makes a dismissive gesture, adding ”no need to come to the meeting tonight, but you’ll be wanted in the morning.”
It’s too dark to see well, but when the Luck Makers arrive home there is a magical light at the front door, and it doesn’t appear that their home suffered any damage. Some folks head directly to their rooms, while others raid the kitchen. Cozy beds await, and for the intrepid a visit to the bathhouse out back. Just prior to falling asleep, Snark Intelligence check vs 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { remembers that very morning Olostim had collected the journal and chest of books and academic papers belonging to a wizard interested in studying the Abbey. Olostim had said: “I know you’ve been exploring the Abbey. Why don’t you hold onto the key? I’ll take this chest of books, and the journal, and see what I can make out. I’ll let you know what I find out. It might safely further your explorations of the place”(DM post 27Aug23)}
*****
Very early in the morning, whilst still abed, the heavenly smell of baking, cinnamon, and coffee wafts out from the kitchen and up to the second floor.
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 27/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 Thursday September 21st, 2023 7:15:09 AM
Beatrix goes strait to bed and sleeps in late. When she finally arises she's hungry enough to eat a horse.
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Thursday September 21st, 2023 7:21:48 AM
Onesimos is tired after a long day at work recovering Heranmar. The elf doesn't have a lot of community skills other than his storytelling and basketweaving, which was probably of little use, but he did have two good hands and a fairly strong back.
In the evening, he also looks to have one-on-one time with Snark, and Beatrix, and Isaac; checking up on their emotions and making sure there has been no lasting harm on a disagreement or feelings of value. Benni knows that for all his learning and hope of wisdom, that he is only mortal and makes as many mistakes as anyone else.
In the morning, the elf is woken by the lovely smells from the kitchen. He pads down in his loose sleepwear and splashes some water over his face and hands from the backyard pump before applauding Maggie for taking such good care of the whole team!
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 /13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 Thursday September 21st, 2023 2:11:20 PM
Jasper rests and swaps out her Faerie Fire spell to prepare Cure Light Wounds.
She grabs a mug of coffee and takes a mental inventory of her other spells.
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 Thursday September 21st, 2023 4:48:17 PM
Khord rises early, and heads for the bath out back. He fills it with cold water from the pumps and submerges himself, letting the cold water do its work on his knotted muscles. He finishes and wishes Maggie a good morning as he trudges back upstairs and dresses. He returns downstairs and dishes up a cinnamon roll and a healthy cup of coffee. "Maggie, you spoil us. I've not ate so well since I was under my own mothers roof." He goes to the table and greets the other Luck Makers good morning.
"Well, are we ready for another ho-hum, no big deal day in Heranmar. When I talked to my friend Wren yesterday she mentioned a meeting of the council last night and that they would be wanting to talk to us this morning."
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 d20+5=14 ; Thursday September 21st, 2023 5:11:30 PM
Snark is relieved to see that the Luck Makers' house suffered no ill effects from the wave. He's happy to get cleaned up and crawl into his nice, new bed!
In the morning, he rises to the smells of good things. He'll get dressed and hurry down to thank Maggie. As he does he pulls out a ring on a leather cord that has Continual Flame cast on it. "I got something for you Maggie to make your work just a little bit easier. Seems like you sometimes come and go when it's dark. This is a magic light that will never go out and can't never burn you. Thanks for doing such a great job looking after us. Were your kids alright, and your house?"
Later when Benni checks in with the gnome, Snark is glad. "No sweat there Benni. Sorry if I came across a little strong. I appreciate you always seeing the good folks. It sure worked out this time."
Once the luck makes are all gathered, Snark says, "I got the key to the Abbey. I was hoping Olostim mighta' come to town to check on folks. If he ain't here, maybe we oughta check on him, both to make sure he's alright, and to see if his research into the Abbey has turned up anything that could help us."
Snark is happy to ride out to the light house to see Olostim by himself if need be, and then to proceed to the Abbey, key in hand.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 67/67 AC26/ T13 / FF 22 Thursday September 21st, 2023 9:45:11 PM
Isaac waits until the Bath house is clear to go and take his own well deserved bath. Taking a minute to just soak and relax after the hard hike he had to take outside of town and the stress of the fight. After getting dress and having breakfast (He loves the cinnamon rolls) he prepares to go meet with the council.
(OoC:This will be my last post for awhile going on vacation and I'll be back near the beginning of October.)
DM Bob and Carla - ”Rest and recovery…” Thursday September 21st, 2023 11:07:48 PM
Fully recovered from the exertions of the previous day, our heroes eventually find their way to the breakfast table, lured by the delicious smells of Maggie’s baking. Jasper pours herself a cup of coffee, while Isaac and Khord get into the cinnamon rolls.
The housekeeper blushes at the compliments, and seems a little overwhelmed when Snark gifts her with his magical ring of Continual Flame. She puts the cord ‘round her neck, tucking the ring into her bodice. Benni notes she is wearing the odd straw headdress he created for her the previous week.
When Beatrix arrives, a new pan of rolls is pulled from the bread oven and set upon the table. As the party tucks into breakfast, Maggie chatters on about the storm, and what she’s heard about the damage sustained to the lower part of town. ”Never saw, nor heard of the like! Storms happen come fall, but this one’s early. Maybe it’s just us being unlucky?” The woman makes a warding sign taping first one shoulder, then the other, than her forehead. From what she says, you gather she has no knowledge of the supernatural provenance of the storm, nor the appearance of the fey creature that followed in its wake.
Snark mentions he’s got the green jade key in his possession, and that he’s interested in following up with the wizard living in the lighthouse to see if he’s okay and if he’s had an opportunity to learn anything from the journal and chest full of documents he collected the previous day. The gnome thinks he’ll check for Olostim in town, before paying a call on the lighthouse.
Khord tells his friends about his encounter with Wren, and the news that the town council would like to talk to them. Isaac is keen to meet with the council members.
The golden ship’s bell decorated with sigils sits on the mantelpiece over the fire place in the common room where Benni placed it, next to the telescope found amongst Virkas’ effects in the cave the wrecker’s used.
Owing to Beatrix sleeping in (all HP restored) it’s late in the morning, and the party better get moving if they’re going to meet with the councillors.
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Friday September 22nd, 2023 6:52:53 AM
Onesimos is in a good mood. Everyone is here, the place is beginning to look like a home and part of the community. The cleric notes Maggie doesn't know, and wonders if telling too much would cause her more worries, not less. He settles on a matter-of-fact, "something magical going on, and we have to finish quick to see how we can help at the Council meeting this morning."
"And I think that is a great idea to ensure the lighthouse wasn't damaged and seeing if Olostim has any insight for us before using that Jade Key." Benni himself also plans to buy a few mundane items at the market for an Abbey excursion.
A dash upstairs to get on clothes, settle his wicker woven High Woldian symbol on his neck and StarKnife at his side, he looks to ensure everyone who is going to the Council is present before setting a quick pace to the Quendock Mansion.
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 55/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 Friday September 22nd, 2023 6:55:28 AM
The massive taur requires an equally massive amount of callories to fuel her, especially with her fitness routine and active lifestyle. She appreciates a fresh pan being made just for her and eats the whole thing. Presumably since she's been here a few days (or weeks? time gets fuzzy sometimes) she's used to the taur's apatite by now.
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 /13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 Friday September 22nd, 2023 2:02:09 PM
Jasper does her best to smooth her wild hair into a long braid so she's presentable for the councilors.
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 Friday September 22nd, 2023 4:02:28 PM
Khord drains the last of his coffee as he heads out the door with the others to meet with the council. he will follow the lead of the other Luck Makers.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 Saturday September 23rd, 2023 4:52:44 PM
Snark makes sure he's clean and presentable before he goes with the others to see the council.
Isaac (BobW for Justin) d20+7=16 Saturday September 23rd, 2023 6:17:03 PM
The paladin leads the way towards Quendock Mansion and tries to gauge the morale of any locals they meet along the way. (Sense Motive = 16)
DM Bob and Carla - ”2 silver pieces a day…” Sunday September 24th, 2023 7:46:48 PM Benni dashes up to his room to change out of his sleeping garments and into something more appropriate. Jasper smoothes her hair into a neat braid, and Snark makes sure he is presentable. Beatrix fortifies herself with a pan of cinnamon sticky buns. Khord downs the last of his coffee, and follows his friends out the door of Luck Makers House. It’s time to meet with the town council!
Isaac leads the way to Quendock Mansion trying to gauge the morale of the locals. There is the usual fiddling with talismans or warding signs, and he picks up some grumbling and references to ‘bad luck’, but in general the morale is much as it usually is. Any gloominess could be attributed to the damage done to the lower part of town, or perhaps the overcast sky. No one seems to be avoiding the group - and in fact a few folks nod and greet them and wish them ‘good luck’ with their day.
The double doors to the mansion are propped open, and there are folks entering and exiting. As the party enter, they cross Frank Cinderman, the mason on his way out. ”Maybe I’ll be lucky enough to see you all later on!” he says cryptically, depressing one eyelid in a slow wink.
Any meeting that was happening seems to have already occurred, though the First Daughter of the Crones (Honoria) is still in the chamber. She’s in conversation with the old gifted one - Gendry, known for his ability to forecast weather. The table at which the council normally sits is occupied by Miles from the WLA stall. The elf has a pained expression on his face and is busy sorting papers on the table. Akoka sits beside him, and seems to have been tasked with sharpening pencils with a small silver knife.
Ned Green rushes to greet the party. ”Sheriff Eugene wanted to be here, but he’s got a case of the sniffles. Nothing serious though. He’s mighty grateful for the rescue yesterday, and he wanted me to give you these.”. The deputy hands out pin badges that look like the towers that flank the gates of Heranmar. The gate passage creates a bar across the middle forming the letter H. ”This is the insignia of the volunteer reserve we used to have before the guard was made permanent. Seems we still need a special team we can call on. Show this to the guards on duty, and they’ll let you up on the wall.”
Ned continues: ”I hope the town can count on you for help with the rebuilding. Miles can sign you up. 2 silver for a day’s work?! he adds hopefully, before going on to explain: ”The quarry sent supplies to help with the rebuilding, but said they couldn’t spare any bodies for labour! Only ‘that one’ came with the wagon carrying the supplies.” The deputy gestures in the direction of a dark skinned dwarf with a halo of curly dark hair. She is carrying what looks like a huge hammer with a long handle, and is standing a short distance from the table, waiting for the elf sitting behind it to notice her.
Welcome to Cayzle! Please, everyone, take the time to provide a brief description of your character’s physical appearance for our newest player. - DM Carla
Urist (Cayzle) Sunday September 24th, 2023 10:37:09 PM
"Hi you guys!" says the smiling dwarf. She is sporting a huge mane of black hair, but no beard. She is wearing mithril and an assortment of jewelry. Her huge flaming two-handed hammer has weird runes all over it.
"I'm Urist, come with the other dwarves who are at the quarry. They heard about you guys having needs, and they said they would send everything they never needed back. So I'm here to work!"
"I'm a WLA member. I'm also a trained architect, mason, carpenter, smith, and sculptor. I know some magic and some tunes. And I honor Flower, patron of the arts."
"And I have plans for the future. Some day I'll be an officer in the League. As you can imagine, officers have a certain amount of authority. So to celebrate, I plan to go to a bar and order everyone around!"
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 55/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 Monday September 25th, 2023 8:10:36 AM
Beatrix is bemused by being offered sort of deputy status. She seems to be ascending to a place of authority/responsibility quickly and for all the wrong reason. Still maybe this will help her get more known for the right reason. She'll of course volunteer to help with the repairs with her prodigious strength, but she'll also mention her career choice and efforts to provide an education to the towns children and hint that she'd appreciate if they could make things a bit more official and/or let her coordinate with the locals who teach the kids.
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Monday September 25th, 2023 10:11:44 AM
Onesimos is a thin, pale elf with summer-sky eyes and long brown hair bound with a fragile-looking diadem. His simple clothes sport a wild flowers motif along the hems. Besides a StarKnife, today he only has his new "H" badge and WLA badge pinned to one shoulder, and a willow-wythe High Woldian symbol for Flower on a simple cord about his neck.
Benni smiles, "And now we are two. By Flower's Seven Loves, I welcome you in our temporary time in the Wold. I am Oh-NESS-ee-muss, but if we are working together, I suppose 'Benni' is easier."
"Miles, Akoka, good morning. I would also like to sign up to help Heranmar, but it looks like we can be of greater assistance by finding out what in the Haunted Abbey caused the monstrous wave. We have it on good authority that the source of the wave was actually there."
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 /13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 Monday September 25th, 2023 3:11:26 PM
Jasper does her best to smooth her wild hair into a long braid so she's presentable for the councilors.
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 /13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 Monday September 25th, 2023 3:36:12 PM
___ Jasper doesn't know what the "WLA" is, but it sounds impressive! As does Urist's list of accomplishments. By branch and root, she thinks. How did I fall in with such learned people?
She takes the badge and affixes it to her cloak, but feels mounting dismay that the team is being pressed into a public works project when there are clearly bigger problems at the Abbey. Normally she'd be happy to help, but now is certainly not the time.
She turns to Miles and Akoka. "If we don't sort this now, we'll be subject to still more mischief. I'd rather not rebuild, only to be laid low once again by whatever haunts that place."
She then smiles at Urist. "Well met. I'm Jasper. I'd love that round when we get back. Maybe you can put that hammer to work with us? If the mess we faced last night is any indicator, we'll need all the help we can get."
Jasper is a half-elf druid woman with long, wild, silvery hair that is (for once) smoothed back in a neat braid. She has pale skin, a wiry build, and leaf-green eyes. Her expression is mild and her voice is quiet and a little hoarse. Naturally shy, she opens up around her friends, particularly Benni, Snark, and Khord and his dog, Niko, who she would spoil rotten if she could.
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 Monday September 25th, 2023 4:27:27 PM
Khord accepts the badge Ned with the proper respect, and attaches it to his coat under his cloak. He however does agree with Jasper's assessment that the rebuilding should be a secondary concern to finding the cause of the destruction. "I think Jasper has the right of it, I will be happy to toil for weeks on the walls once we have the threat from the Abbey quelled."
Khord is a study in contrasts, he is a well groomed half-orc who is tall but wiry, not having the bulk of most of the others of his kind. He wears fine mithral chain under a grey coat and dark green cloak that show the signs of heavy use. He wears fine boots that show elven craftsmanship, and has a pair of shortswords that hang at his waist that show the utilitarian metal work of the humans of the northern continent. he is covered in pockets, pouches, as well as a fine quiver but no visible bow.
Trapsing along, tall wagging, is a massive wolfhound. Bulging muscles move below his shaggy fur, but his eyes are bright and playful. Niko sniffs about the mansion and he nudges Ned as he tries to give Khord his badge.
Khord takes in the sight of the dark skinned dwarf, "Well met, Urist. That is an impressive hammer you carry. We could surely put it to use as we try to find the reason for the needed repairs." And he looks around to his fellow Luck Makers to gauge their feelings about which task to take on first.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 Monday September 25th, 2023 4:55:50 PM
Snark takes the pin and pins it on himself. "Hey thanks Ned, and please convey my thanks to the Sheriff for this honor! I'd be happy to lend my carpentry and magic skills to the rebuilding, but like Benni said we gotta go deal with something at the Abbey first."
As Urist steps up and introduces herself, Snark reaches up to shake her hand. The little gnome is just over 3' tall. He has tan skin with pale blue hair and beard. Dressed in a long, green coat trimmed in yellow that goes to his knees over brown pants, he carriers a small staff made of smooth driftwood and capped by a smooth, blue river stone. Did the swirl in that stone just move? Looking at it directly it's clearly just an opaque stone - but you could have sworn you saw a swirling motion to it.
"Hi Urist, I'm Snark Riverstone, studying to be a greenmage.
"You're a follower of Flower, eh? Benni's been teaching us all about Flower's love. And nothing says love like a giant flaming hammer of death. I'm pleased to meet you.
"Say, we gotta go deal with some stuff at the Abbey. Maybe you can come with us? We could probably use a hand. And a giant flaming hammer of death."
Urist (Cayzle) Monday September 25th, 2023 7:24:37 PM
Urist bows low when Onesimos is so welcoming. "Oh, I'm not one to take the easier path, Brother Onesimos," she says, smiling back. "I feel super lucky to meet a fellow Flower child here! I know a tune about seven loves, but I'm not sure they're the same ones of which you speak. That's more of a tavern song and less of a temple song, if you get my drift."
When Jasper calls for a round, Urist grins like crazy and declares, "No time like the present!" She takes barrel of ale out of a bag of holding and a clay mug for everybody (including Mistress Honoria). As she passes around mugs of ale, she proposes a toast. "To Dame Fortune; may she smile upon you. May you never meet her daughter, Miss Fortune!"
Wiping her mouth after draining her mug in one go, Urist tells Jasper, "And of course I am happy to lend a hand, and a hammer, wherever I am needed!"
"Also, I love your hair! I can never get mine to do that!"
Khord mentions her maul -- the giant hammer -- and Urist looks bashful. "This old thing? It's really not that special. I just souped it up to look good."
Snark comments that "nothing says love like a giant flaming hammer of death," and Urist laughs out loud. "Master Snark, I see that you are well named! But in truth, I'm more into Flower's love of art rather than her love of ... love. I used to be more into love. In fact, I fell hard for a pastry chef. But be desserted me."
Urist (AC19, HP: 61 of 61) (Cayzle) Monday September 25th, 2023 7:45:28 PM
[OOC: Getting my header in shape. Feel free to click for a picture of Urist.]
Isaac (BobW for Justin) Monday September 25th, 2023 7:49:08 PM
Isaac greets Urist, shaking her hand . He is dressed simply in a blue linen shirt, pants and brown leather boots. A dark cloak hangs from his shoulders and a WLA badge is affixed beneath. The half-elf stands just shy of 6 feet in height with a mop of blond unruly hair and blue eyes. ”Welcome to Heranmar. I’m Isaac. These are the rest of the Luck Makers”. He waves his arm to point out his companions. ”We’ve been kinda adopted by the town and help out with problems the guards alone can’t solve.
DM Bob and Carla - ”Dreams…” Monday September 25th, 2023 9:03:35 PM
The Luck Makers accept the pins handed out by the deputy on behalf of the town, and add the insignia of the Heranmar Volunteer Reservists to their individual collections of regalia.
Being part of a work crew assigned to repairing Heranmar’s defences holds little appeal when compared to the temptation of the mysterious Abbey ruins. However, without a firm agenda, the group pause to consider what else is going on and note the newcomer.
Urist isn’t shy, and volunteers she has skills relevant to the town’s needs, but she also confesses to having some pretty big dreams.
Beatrix has dreams as well, but the Heranmar school year hasn’t started and the centaur hasn’t yet learned who’s in charge.
Isaac and Benni introduce themselves to the newcomer, and Jasper, Snark, and Khord make a suggestion that she might find a better use for her maul than toiling on a work crew.
At the mention of the Woldian League of Adventurers (WLA), Miles leans back tipping his chair on it’s back legs, and opens his mouth about to say something, when there is a crack, and a white faced Akoka looks up, a piece of a broken pencil held in each hand. ”You must excuse me” she mumbles apologetically, and then without making further eye contact, jumps up from her chair and flees the chamber.
Miles looks at Benni and then the others gathered in front of the table ”it’s the talk about the Abbey. She says she doesn’t remember anything…but sometimes I wonder. I’ve been looking through some of the papers back at the office…”. The elf’s voice drifts off as his gaze becomes distant. Then, with a shake of his head he asks: “so, it’s off to the ruins then. Do you have a plan?”
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 55/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 Tuesday September 26th, 2023 8:05:20 AM
Beatrix is aware that she doesn't know whose in charge of the local education system which is part of why she brought it up but if no one cares to answer then she'll drop it. She has no plan about the ruins but is rather interested in exploring them. She'll greet the newcomer and introduce herself after they're done with the important meeting, it seems rude to ignore the council to banter with a stranger.
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Tuesday September 26th, 2023 11:12:31 AM
Benni has to chortle: Urist is a completely different type of worshipper of Flower, which upon reflection is exactly what the town needs to demonstrate the many aspects of love! Although he politely declines the beer.
With the Council meeting already over, Onesimos has to pause a moment and looks at Jasper. "Did we never tell you about the Woldian League of Adventurers? I am behind my duties! In short it is a large but dispersed group of good heroes who have pledged to make the Wold a better place. We collect information and receive special training that all helps to make that pledge more of a reality."
He feels embarrassed about bringing more pain to Akoka, but the scene does give an opening... "A plan, Miles? I was thinking the Luck Makers would ask you if you have found any information on the Abbey. Then go to the lighthouse and see if old Olostim is all right from the wave and if he has learned anything from the papers collected. Then stock up for a week and use that Green Key that Snark has to find out who is playing with the magic in the Abbey. Then stop them."
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 /13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 d20=3 ; Tuesday September 26th, 2023 2:58:27 PM
Jasper glances at Benni. "I'm sure I've heard about the League in passing, but I've never asked detailed questions. Thank you for clarifying! I don't have anything to add to your plan; it's exactly what I think we need to do, too. Especially the part about putting a stop to this."
Her expression turns grim as she watches Akoka leave. She wants to offer comfort but knows that sometimes it's best not to push. Instead, she says, "Miles, what did the papers say?" _______
(hahahah, oh dear. 3 Diplomacy. Jasper is smoooooth)
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 Tuesday September 26th, 2023 3:59:13 PM
Khord takes the offered cup from Urist and after the toast, downs it in one go also. He wipes his mouth with the back of his glove and remarks, "Oh I like this one, can we keep her."
He will hold back and give Niko some scritches as he listens to them ask Miles about what the WLA has found out about the Abbey. He nods his agreement at Benni's plan to check in on the wizard in the lighthouse before heading to the Abbey proper.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 Tuesday September 26th, 2023 4:13:37 PM
Benni has summed up Snark's plan quite well. Snark asks if anyone in town has heard from Olostim recently.
Then he will prepare to go to the lighthouse to check on his friend.
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Tuesday September 26th, 2023 4:44:58 PM
(Ooc: can we keep her? LOL!! I think we found another quote for the wall!)
Urist (AC19, HP: 61 of 61) (Cayzle) Tuesday September 26th, 2023 8:10:19 PM
When Beatrix introduces herself, Urist nods and smiles.
Urist looks extremely gratified when Benni "chortles." She had feared her new comrades had no sense of humor! "What do you like to drink, my new friend? I'll be sure to stock it in my Handbag of Holding."
But when she hears the cleric explaining about the WLA, she gets serious. "Honestly, it is the best darn organization in the whole Wold! At least, it is if you are a hero, and I bet everyone here is. I'd love to talk about it with you anytime, Jasper!" She looks extraordinarily pleased that Onesimos and Isaac are members. She notes that something is up with the WLA official, Miles -- is that his? her? name? -- and vows silently to follow up later.
Urist grins at Khord's compliment. "I had a boyfriend who worked at a zoo once," the dwarf adds. "He was a real keeper, too!"
Urist listens carefully without comprehending the plan. But she figures she can tag along, and hopefully it will come clear.
Isaac (BobW for Justin) Tuesday September 26th, 2023 9:54:00 PM ”Sounds like a good plan. Seems like we’ve been floundering about the abbey for some time. I hope that Wizard in the lighthouse has figured out what’s going on with that place.”. He looks over at Urist with a wry smile, ”Funny one…a real keeper! What about you? Interested in having a look see through the Abbey? You look plenty tough. I warn you though, the place has an evil about it that can’t be denied and at least one party of adventurers has met a sorry end there.”
DM Bob and Carla - ”Akoka’s story…” Tuesday September 26th, 2023 11:18:02 PM
It’s Urists’s lucky day! She’s found people appreciative of her skills, abilities, and sense of humour - something that had been missing back at the quarry. The fact that some of them are members of the WLA is an added bonus. That, and they want her to tag along with them when they execute their plan to investigate a haunted Abbey.
There is a short discussion about the WLA, and Jasper is interested. However, the druid is much more interested in the Abbey, and concurs with Benni when he outlines ‘the plan’. Snark agrees to the plan, and asks if Olostim has been seen in town.
Beatrix, Isaac and Khord acknowledge the dwarven newcomer, and wait for Miles to share what he knows about the ruins. Niko had been getting some covert attention from Deputy Ned, before being called by the ranger, but attends to his master’s summons.
Miles changes position, and the front legs of the chair come down. The lightly tanned elf with long blonde hair, and dark eyes rests his hands on the table, and leans forward. “I’ve only been in Heranmar for a couple of months, and before me it was Akoka, and you know her story, right?” He looks at each member of the group, before continuing ”The WLA didn’t have a presence in Heranmar, but something about the place and the Abbey piqued interest at headquarters, and they sponsored an adventuring group to investigate.. Nobody knows what happened to the party, leastways Akoka. She was the only one to come out. Gravely wounded and in deep shock. When she regained speech, it was like her mind was affected. You know what she’s like.” The WLA official reaches out one long fingered hand, and starts lining up the pencils in a neat row, before continuing. ”I’ve been asking around…making notes, but it’s hard to tell what’s fact and what’s fiction. Old Reshakka doesn’t know much, and her memory…” Miles shrugs ” I can’t corroborate anything she said. Same with the Daughter of the Crones…hard to make out what she means half the time. The rest of them…well” the elf reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small grey pebble with a swirl of green through it, and places it on the table, next to the pencils. In a low voice so only you can hear he adds ”you know about their superstitious nonsense? They believe pebbles from the Abbey are talismans that will bring them luck.”
Miles pushes himself to a standing position, and starts to collect the papers and pencils from the table. “Well, I’m done here. Volunteered to help with the paperwork involved with signing up workers for the crews doing repairs. How about I go through my papers back at the WLA office and meet up with you at the Blue Cat tonight? I heard the kitchen is trying something new, and I’ve agreed to bring my lute to provide entertainment.”
Most of the people who were in the main chamber of the mansion have cleared out, and Miles and those few stragglers still around inform Snark they haven’t seen Olostim.
The time of day would be about noon, with 5 or 6 hours before dinner and 7 hours before sunset.
“Benni” AC 23/13/22 CMD18. HP 48/ 48 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday September 27th, 2023 8:49:01 AM
Onesimos nods, he has heard it all before, but it was good for Khord, Jasper, Beatrix, and Urist to get the story from a third party. "Then we have enough time to get to Olostim's Lighthouse, talk, and be back to the Blue Cat by dinner. Let's go!"
Head nods and arm waves to the other Luck Makers, the elf steps beside Urist to lead her to the team's house. "I need a couple minutes to gather my walking stuff. The town recently gifted us an abandoned house for our headquarters for our help, and I left most of my adventuring gear there." The cleric assumes that if Urist was with that group of dwarves recently off the ship and right to the quarry, she probably doesn't know much about the town itself. He points out this and that from the Mansion, the Lucky Pond, the Trade House, the Sanctuary of the Sea, and then Luck Makers House.
"For Akoka, she is horribly untidy. Every time we tried to get the WLA booth in order, it was worse than before in less than a day. Old Reshakka is the liontaur cleric caretaker of the Sanctuary, quite friendly but very, very old. The Daughter of the Crones I haven't spoken with... she gives me the willies."
Once there, Benni gets his breastplate, buckler shield, morningstar, and backpack of adventure do-dads before ready to walk to the south gate and the shoreline to the Lighthouse.
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 55/55 AC 16/13/14 CMD 21 Tinkerbell HP 28/28 AC 23/15/21 Wednesday September 27th, 2023 9:53:50 AM
Beatrix is quick to deny any accusations of being a hero or adventurer. "I'm a schoolteacher. I teach little children their letters, math, and history. I've just been sort of grouped up with everyone cause I helped on a job."
She hesitates. "Not that I'm saying I don't want to see the abbey or won't help. I mean it's got such historical significance. The Chaos Bell was destroyed there you know. And it'll probably involve a really good fight..." she trails off and looks embarrassed.
She does look more like a teacher then a warrior. She's a dark skinned, dappled grey centaur with a slender, if athletic build and has a pair of reading glasses. She wears a fairly plain blue shirt and horseblanket both covered in pockets filled to the brim with papers, books, quills, ink, and other things a scholar or teacher might need. Still there's a suspicious lump under the load of books and things that might indicate the presence of a large weapon and she seems very fit for a schoolteacher, though it's hidden somewhat under the baggy pocket covered outfit.
Speaking of school teaching Beatrix will spend the afternoon alternating between dealing with the gaggle of kids who approach her through the day, working on some of her own projects for future lessons, and getting to know the newcomer. She dabbles in crafting herself, though seems embarrassed to admit she mostly makes weapons. "It's a hobby ok?" she says defensively.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC17 T13 F15, CMD 12, HP 41/41 d20+15=19 ; Wednesday September 27th, 2023 11:44:03 AM
Snark pulls out the green Abbey key from his pocket and looks at it for a moment before putting it back.
He will go with the others to the house. He says to Urist, "You know, we got a couple extra rooms here. You could prolly bunk in one until you figure out what your doing, or maybe longer if yer riding with us. Also, since you're a wizard and all, I'm happy to share my spellbook with you if I happen to have any spells you lack." (Feel free to peruse the spells tab on my character sheet if there are any spells you need.)
Snark will conjure a pony to ride out to the lighthouse. He keeps a sharp eye out for trouble, and also looks for signs of the damaging wave that hit the town. (Perception 19)
As we approach the lighthouse, he is especially careful. He will knock on the door of his friend, and will greet Olostim and tell him what happened to the town.
Khord Briarmark (Bill D) AC 22 T16 FF17, CMD23, HP 54/54; Niko AC19 T13 FF16 CMD21 HP 56/56 Wednesday September 27th, 2023 4:01:50 PM
Khord blushes a little as Urist jabs back at him about his comment, "A keeper, Oh I see..."
As the course of action has been decided, he will head to the stables and rent a pony again. promising to bring her back before sundown. he will rally with the rest of the Luck Makers at Lucky House and ride out, with Niko lopping along at his side.
Jasper (Holly) HP 62/62 AC 21 /13/19 CMD 9 | CMB 7 Wednesday September 27th, 2023 6:19:07 PM
Jasper casts Detect Magic on the pebble when Miles places it on the table.
What does she perceive?
She makes preparations for the rest of the day.
___ OOC: Sorry for the late post. It's 3:00 PM my time; far later than I'd like.
Isaac (BobW for Justin) Wednesday September 27th, 2023 8:52:12 PM
Isaac joins the group visiting the Wizard, anxious to hear what has been learned.
Urist (AC19, HP: 61 of 61) (Cayzle) Wednesday September 27th, 2023 9:54:57 PM
Well, Urist actually does not know what Akoka is like, or who Old Reshakka might be, so she stays quiet and just listens to the WLA rep, not even tempted to crack wise.
But when Snark offers a room and a look at his spell book, well, that kind of hospitality she understands! "I accept! This is wonderful, thank you, Snark! You are so sweet! And a saint! You're almost as sweet as my favorite saint."
Urist pauses for a moment.
"St. Rawberry."
Later, when Beatrix shows off her crafting, Urist is honestly very happy and encouraging. "Making weapons is an art," she tells her fellow crafter. "Me, I like sculpting." She shows off her latest work, which she carries around with her. Urist takes out a tiny thing and magically unshrinks it. Suddenly it is 2 ft x 2 ft x 4 ft block of stone. Urist shows her technique -- Stone Shape spell to get the piece in the right general form, then hammer and chisel for the fine details. It looks like this one is going to be a golden retriever with a unicorn horn. After she makes some progress, she casts Shrink Item on it and puts it in her pocket.
When Urist sees Khord blush, she elbows him in the side and says, "Nah, man, I'm just joshing ya! No worries, my new friend! I don't really have a boyfriend. I'm on the market!"
Whether that sets him more at ease or makes his blush deepen, well, we'll see.
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