DM RobC - "We should probably head for land and look for signs of Thom" Friday October 6th, 2023 5:37:16 AM
Ruby endures the effects of the elemental explosion, maintaining vigilance over the skies while staying in loose formation with his newfound companions. He stands ready to assist or follow their lead as needed.
Nightingale, having suffered damage in the battle, expresses the need to rest and recover her magical abilities for healing. Berotha agrees, bearing visible signs of the negative energy damage.
Lothlo reflects on the incredible experience of embodying a dragon's strength and breath, emphasizing the importance of heading to land to search for Torm and avoid potential threats.
Zazu offers assistance in treating the party's wounds, once they're on land again.
Drawing nearer to the land, the party is treated to a breathtaking view of a true tropical haven. The coastline is adorned with glistening, golden sands that meet the gentle lapping waves of the crystal-clear sea. Tall palm trees sway gracefully in the warm breeze, their fronds casting welcome patches of shade onto the beach.
Beyond the shoreline, a lush and verdant tropical forest beckons with an air of mystery. The dense foliage seems to cloak the land in a protective embrace. The canopy overhead filters the sunlight, creating a dappled play of light and shadow on the forest floor.
As your flight carries you to a distance of around 300 feet from the island, an unexpected weariness begins to settle upon you. The once exhilarating sensation of flight now feels burdensome, your wings seeming to weigh heavier with each beat. What was once effortless now requires a concerted effort, as if the very air itself has grown thicker and more resistant.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/10/23 HP 79/126 CMD 30 Rubalad Friday October 6th, 2023 9:27:20 AM
Ruby is happy he didn’t embarrass himself the first combat with these great heroes, but wait, why is he so tired?
He tries to get to land before getting too heavy to fly.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 38/115 AC 23 CMD: 29 Friday October 6th, 2023 9:32:00 AM
Nightingale calls out, "I know we just got done with a battle, but why do I feel so tired and slow...anyone else experiencing this?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 108/136, CMD: 23 Friday October 6th, 2023 8:04:52 PM
Lohtlo starts to feel the same weariness in his wings. It's crazy that we are all feeling it at the same time. I don't know if it's just that we've never flown before and our muscles are exhausted, or if whatever is turned us into dragons is wearing off, but we should definitely make it to shore before we are too tired to keep flying. Let me know if any of you feel you are getting into trouble and I'll cast featherfall on you.
Lohthlo pays extra attention to his own stamina so he can cast it on himself if he feels he's not going to make it to shore before his wings give out.
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 83/99, CMD: 29 (39 hp left in gold dragon form) Friday October 6th, 2023 8:17:58 PM
Berotha starts dozing off mid-flight then snaps back to full alertness and shouts "An enchantment, I fear!" but then starts getting tired again. She tries to bring herself safely down on the land.
Dragon Naithi (JamesD) HP: 57/115 Wyrmling Camalayas HP = 37/37 Saturday October 7th, 2023 8:14:14 AM
Naithi thanks Zazu for his skilled healing, but knows she is going to need more before the group gets into another battle.
In her weariness, Naithi takes a moment to check in on Camalayas, seeing the same struggle that she is feeling. Knowing that her companions are also feeling the fatigue and struggling as well.
LWe all feel it. We need to find somewhere to land and rest. Camalayas especially needs a break, and if she's feeling the same way as I am, I don't think her wings will hold up much longer. This might be an enchantment, but this could also be our dragon forms wearing off. If that is the case, I would like to be close to land and not as high up when it happens. I look at the ground in the distance, hoping to spot something that can serve as a safe landing spot.
Zazu gets ready to land, and fears losing those sweet draconic powers before there's a chance to do any healing.
"Come on, Boyo!"
DM RobC - "I would like to be close to land and not as high up when it happens" Saturday October 7th, 2023 9:45:00 PM
Ruby, though satisfied with his performance in the recent battle, starts to feel an inexplicable weariness creeping in. He pushes himself to reach the safety of land before becoming too heavy to stay aloft.
Nightingale voices her fatigue, prompting others to realize they're experiencing the same exhaustion.
Lohtlo speculates about the cause, suggesting it might be due to inexperience in dragon form or the transformation wearing off. He offers to use Feather Fall if anyone gets too tired to continue flying.
Berotha briefly dozes off in flight and attributes the exhaustion to an enchantment. She tries to make a safe landing on the land below.
Naithi checks on Camalayas, recognizing the shared struggle among the group. She suggests that rest is needed, especially for Camalayas, whose wings appear strained.
Zazu prepares to land, concerned about losing their newfound draconic powers before having a chance to provide healing support.
As the party continue, the tropical island draws ever closer, now only 200 feet away. Just when your fatigue seems nearly overwhelming, a subtle shift in the fabric of magic signals a change. The transformative spell that granted you the majestic forms of dragons begins to unravel.
In a series of fleeting moments, the wings that carried you so gracefully through the sky lose their spectral substance, fading away into the ether. Scales revert to skin, and your dragon forms shift back into those of the adventurers they once were. For most, that means the inability to fly! You all fall into the water, some more gracefully than others. (Lothlo, if he chooses, may have his featherfall spell trigger for a gentle splashdown)
The island is now about 200 feet away from all of you. The water around you is calm and pleasantly warm. (Multiple DC10 Swim checks to reach shore depending on your base speed)
--------------- OOC: You are yet to reach land so yet to heal. Your current HP in your normal forms (ratio of what you took as a dragon): Ruby: 49HP Nightingale: 22HP Lothlo: 47HP Berotha: 24HP Zazu: 38HP Naithi & Camalayas: 53HP
Ruby surfaces, his powerful but unskilled strokes keeping his armored furry form above the surface. 200’ from shore, he is glad of the calm surface, but it still takes 2 1/2 minutes of swimming to get to where he can stand, breathing hard and soggy.
…. 10’ base swim, 20 rolls, 5 less than 10 for no movement, 5 refills to do last 50’.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 47/58, CMD: 23 Monday October 9th, 2023 6:12:43 PM
Noticing thee wings of the dragons in front of him appear to be fading, Lothlo casts feather fall just as his own wings fail and he finds himself slowly descending to the water below.
At least we were over water when the spell failed, I hate to think what would have happened if we were flying over sharp rocks when it failed... or for that matter, in the middle of fighting those elementals.
Lothlo gently lands in the water and starts swimming towards shore.
Zazu and Boyo splash down as Zazu's fears come true. "Goodbye, dragon shape!" the restored elf calls out.
Zazu quickly swims to Boyo and saddles up. Since Boyo has a swim speed, the duo swim around and make sure no one is sinking.
"Does anybody need help in the water?"
As a dragon, Zazu cast Mage Armor. Is that spell still going? If not, the wizard will cast the spell (again).
Nightingale (JonS) HP 38/115 AC 23 CMD: 29 Perform-Dance: d20+8=26 ; Swim: d20-1=3 ; Monday October 9th, 2023 8:58:20 PM
Nightingale attempts to look graceful as her dragonform slips away, leaving her in the air. Gracefully entering the water, she then remembers that she is wearing scale armor ... as she vanishes under the waves
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 83/99, CMD: 29 (39 hp left in gold dragon form) Monday October 9th, 2023 9:34:15 PM
Berotha gestures to any who are weaker swimmers. "Come come, now. Climb aboard, climb aboard. You may hold onto my horns." Then she starts powering through the water, hooved hind feet kicking and arms churning, pushing up a small wake.
OoC: Even if there were enough of you to get up to my heavy load, which is just over a thousand pounds, that's still an autosuccess on the swim. Swim +15. With heavy load, Swim +9.
DM RobC - "You may hold onto my horns" Tuesday October 10th, 2023 2:02:57 AM
Ruby swims with all his might, the weight of his armored form making the journey to shore a strenuous one.
Lothlo, noticing the fading wings of the dragons ahead, quickly reacts by casting Feather Fall. As his own wings give out, he gently descends to the water below, relieved that they were over water when the spell failed.
Zazu and Boyo splash down into the water, the elf lamenting the loss of the dragon shape. They quickly swim around, checking on everyone to ensure they are safe.
Nightingale tries to maintain her grace as her dragon form fades away, leaving her to enter the water less gracefully, especially with her heavy scale armor causing her to sink beneath the waves.
Berotha, being a strong swimmer, offers her assistance to those who may need it, and that includes Nightingale! The drowing surface drow is quickly hoisted onto Berotha's back and given a ride to shore.
As you arrive on the beach, your clothes are dripping wet and stick to your skin. With each step, you hear a squishing sound as your wet clothes meet the sand. It's quite a contrast to the dry, clean beach you're on.
The beach is a picture of untouched beauty, with its golden sands stretching out as far as the eye can see. Under a flawless, sun-drenched sky, the calm waves gently lap at the sand, creating a soothing symphony that fills the air.
The first thing that catches your attention is a set of footprints which have disrupted the otherwise immaculate beachscape. They come from the water's edge and lead directly into the dense forest that looms ominously at the edge of the sand. These prints are notably large, suggesting the passage of a creature of significant size. They seem to be headed straight into the heart of the tropical forest.
However, what is perhaps more intriguing are the smaller footprints that surround the larger ones. These diminutive tracks originate from the depths of the forest, looping around the larger prints, and then returning to the sanctuary of the woods.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 29/78 CMD 30 Rubalad d20+19=28 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2023 7:32:16 AM
Ruby looks about the beautiful beach and jungle scenes and sniffs the air appreciatively. He produces a large blanket from his Pants O Plenty and begins to vigorously towel himself off. But the mention of footprints makes him put away the blanket and quickly come over.
"I'm a pretty good tracker, Champions", he explains, then looks at the Minotaur. "Especially humans or undead, and even better in the city or plains. Berotha, if this terrain is better for you, I can assist."
Ruby looks at the prints hard, trying to find the story behind the smallest tell-tale.
.........
Survival (Tracking) 28
Nightingale (JonS) HP 38/115 AC 23 CMD: 29 Tuesday October 10th, 2023 2:45:24 PM
Nightingale will take in the beauty around her, and then noticed how wet she is. "Um, hey, can anyone dry us out so we don't alert the entire jungle that we are here?"
"That's great, Ruby! And Boyo, with his excellent sniffer, can help!"
Survival to aid another with scent ... 15 grants a +2.
[[As a dragon, Zazu cast Mage Armor. Is that spell still going? If not, the wizard will cast the spell (again).]]
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 47/58, CMD: 23 d20+5=16 ; d20+15=24 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2023 9:03:20 PM Well, if those tracks are Torm's, then he's going to be easy for us to follow... and just as easy for an elemental to track. We should keep an eye out for signs other than footprints that indicate an elemental is following him.
Lothlo keeps an eye out for damaged branches, unnaturally blown sand, burn marks, or any other signs the track's are being followed by an elemental. He also tries to confirm whether the tracks look like those of a giant tortoise (or any other from Torm is known to be fond of.).
knowledge (nature)= 16 Perception = 24
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 83/99, CMD: 29 (39 hp left in gold dragon form) d20+14=32 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2023 9:52:57 PM
Berotha nods respectfully to Ruby. "I grew up in the forests and mountains, myself. But I will assist." She searches the tracks, attempting to determine exactly how big this creature was and whether the small footprints that looped around came at the same time.
OoC: Survival to aid Ruby or to make my own check if my question is considered separate. Hot dice for 32.
Dragon Naithi (JamesD) HP: 57/115 Wyrmling Camalayas HP = 37/37 d20+13=26 ; d20+7=11 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2023 11:09:27 PM
The beach is truly beautiful, and it's a welcome sight after the turbulent skies we just flew through. The footprints catch Naithi's attention right away, and she can't help but wonder what could have left these tracks and why they seem to be walking in a loop. It seems like the creature came from the forest and walked along this path before returning to the woods, but the larger footprints are certainly curious. She turns to her companions and say, Look at these footprints. It's quite curious. It seems like a large creature of some sort walked out of the forest and back, but why?
When Ruby offers to track she thanks her Thank you Ruby. You take the lead. We will help you if we can.
Actions (Both Naithi and Camalayas will aid another to help Ruby Track) Naithi Survival = 28 to track and 34 to keep from getting lost.
Camalayas survival = 11 to track (has scent)
ooc: Is this a magical forest? If so Naithi gets an additional +2 bonus to survival checks.
DM RobC - "Look at these footprints. It's quite curious." Wednesday October 11th, 2023 5:45:22 AM
The group arrives safely on the beach, wet from their water landing. Ruby, eager to assist, quickly takes notice of the footprints on the pristine beach and offers his tracking skills to help follow them. He scrutinizes the prints closely, searching for any clues that could reveal their origin.
As the rest of the team takes in the beauty of the surroundings and concerns about their wet condition arise, Nightingale suggests finding a way to dry themselves without alerting any potential inhabitants of the jungle. Lothlo, while considering the tracks, wisely cautions the group to be vigilant for signs of elemental presence or other unusual occurrences along the trail. Berotha also lends her assistance, inspecting the tracks to determine the size and nature of the creature responsible for them. Zazu's magical protection is still in effect.
Naithi points out the curious set of footprints that seem to lead in and out of the forest, raising questions about the creature's behavior. She welcomes Ruby's tracking expertise and acknowledges his leadership in this endeavor, expressing the group's readiness to assist.
Ruby tries to learn what he can from the tracks. The larger footprints are round and could be those of a very large turtle, but it's hard to say. He's never seen one this big before. The smaller ones look like small bootprints but it's impossible to tell precisely what made them other than small humanoid, and quite a few of them too. Highlight to display spoiler: {In case it wasn't clear, the large tracks came from the water and then proceeded into the tropical forest. The smaller tracks lead from the forest, do lots of circles around the large tracks, and then follows them back into the forest}
Following the trail would be a straightforward task for most people. The broken grasses and twigs provide ample markers to follow. For experts like Naithi and Ruby, it will be a trivial exercise.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 29/78 CMD 30 Rubalad d8+1=9 ; d8+1=7 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2023 7:49:26 AM
Ruby appreciates the help of the Champions, working like a team! "The large tracks, maybe a turtle, but I've never seen something so big! The turtle came from the water and into the tropical forest. The smaller tracks, shoe prints of small humanoids, came from the forest, do lots of circles around the large tracks, and then back into the forest."
The badger-kin is eager to delve right into the forest, but Nightengale's comment brings Ruby up short. "Yes, drying off and healing too. If there are dangers, we should be prepared. He will again towel off after getting out of his armor. After waiting to see if any of his new companions have healing spells, he will produce 2 potions of cure light wounds and drink until empty or fully restored.
........... Delay. Potions of CLW = 9 +7 healing
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 83/99, CMD: 29 (39 hp left in gold dragon form) Wednesday October 11th, 2023 4:14:00 PM
Berotha nods. "Aye. Healing would be most welcome to me as well. I am willing to pay, especially if it comes from a wand." She offers 15 gold per wand charge, as would be standard for purchasing a wand.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 38/115 AC 23 CMD: 29 Channel Healing: d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d20=3 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2023 4:27:06 PM
Nightingale begins calling on Queen Maab to bolster her and her friends [14 total the first round, she was gonna do healing for two more turns, using half her daily allotment]
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 47/58, CMD: 23 Wednesday October 11th, 2023 7:12:59 PM Thank you for the healing Nightingale. I agree that as urgent as this is, healing and not getting detected on our way are worth the extra time. The last thing we want to do is bring more danger along with us when we find him
"Turtle tracks! That's what we want! Good work everybody!"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 20/14/17 HP: 94/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 24/18/18 Wednesday October 11th, 2023 10:55:50 PM
Naithi begins to feel better as her wound knit back together and she says [b]Thank you, Zazu and Nightingale. Your gifts of healing and blessing have been invaluable to me and to the others. Your kindness, generosity, and devotion are a testament to your character and to the teachings of Maab. Your healing arts and magic have helped to mend not only my body, but also my spirit. I am grateful for your friendship, and for helping to guide us on this journey. May Maab bless you and be with you always.[b]
13 from Zazu, 28 from Nightingale
DM RobC - "The last thing we want to do is bring more danger along with us when we find him" Thursday October 12th, 2023 2:03:58 AM
Ruby shares his findings with the group, noting the large turtle-like tracks and the smaller humanoid prints that encircled them. He eagerly prepares to venture into the forest but is reminded by Nightingale to dry off and heal. He follows her advice, dries off, and takes a potion of cure light wounds to recover.
Berotha expresses her willingness to pay for healing and offers 15 gold per wand charge.
Nightingale begins to invoke Queen Maab's blessings, while Lothlo concurs with the group's decision to take the time for healing to avoid attracting further danger.
Zazu expresses enthusiasm for the turtle tracks found, and Naithi expresses her gratitude to Nightingale and Zazu for their healing and blessings.
There is a general consensus that the group should prepare for danger, and getting everyone back to fighting strength makes sense. Something made those tracks, but what 'something' is unknown.
There is no natural cover on the beach, yet it grants an unobstructed view in all directions, save for the dense jungle.
---------------- OOC: It's up to all of you to track how much HP has been recovered since the elemental battle and to update your headers accordingly. Just saying that should things get fight-y, those will be what I'm looking at
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 52/78 CMD 30 Rubalad d20+18=27 ; Thursday October 12th, 2023 7:23:33 AM
ooc: assuming no healing from Zazu (deadly wounds requires 2 uses of healers kit and we haven't entered the jungle)
Ruby drinks his first potion, and feels Nightengale's healing too, so he stows his second potion to wait for another wash of divine healing. He only is looking for one more before feeling confident to tackle the next obstacle!
He shakes his head to Berotha. "I don't have a wand, and can't perform any magic anyways."
The badger-kin continues to vigorously towel off and keep an eye out for anything moving towards them from jungle, sea, or sky. ............
Nightingale (JonS) HP 38/115 AC 21 CMD: 23 Channel Health: d6=5 ; d20=9 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Thursday October 12th, 2023 7:22:28 PM
Nightingale will continue chanting/singing (ignore the d20 roll) ... looks like a total of 18 this round
(So far she's healed 32 points of damage) (And I've got her AC/CMD/HP updated)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 58/58, CMD: 23 d20+15=35 ; Thursday October 12th, 2023 9:12:52 PM
[b]That feels much better, thank you so much.[b] While healing is being done, Lothlo scans the area to make sure nothing is going to get the drop on them. Perception = 35 (nat 20)
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP34of61) (Cayzle) Thursday October 12th, 2023 10:39:13 PM
"When I was a dragon, I could have done some healing, but not now. Sorry!"
"I just have a couple cure light potions that I'm saving for an emergency."
"I miss Sahabiel."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 20/14/17 HP: 114/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 24/18/18 8d4=24 ; Friday October 13th, 2023 1:16:10 AM
ooc: Naithi's now fully healed, even without Zazu's heading.
Of anyone needs them, I have a CLW potion and 24 good berries (cute 1 HP each). I'm afraid I don't have much healing magic, but if it help I can start preparing cute light wounds in the future.
DM RobC - "I'm afraid I don't have much healing magic" Friday October 13th, 2023 2:57:47 AM
Ruby replenishes his health with the healing magic and a potion while keeping a vigilant watch. He and Lothlo survey the surroundings diligently. This location perfectly fits the description of a tropical paradise, with its pristine, velvety sand and the tranquil rhythm of the gently caressing waves. Peering in every direction, but there is no visible indication of anything approaching. Except for the movement of the waves, there are no other indications of activity nearby. It truly seems as if you are the sole inhabitants of this enchanting world.
Berotha lacks the necessary wand but remains on the alert for any potential threats.
Nightingale continues her healing ritual, appreciating the rejuvenation.
Zazu wishes Sahabiel were here. She would be able to tend some of these wounds.
Naithi offers a potion of Cure Light Wounds and Goodberries as she contemplates preparing more Cure Light Wounds spells in the future.
There has been no sign of danger since your encounter with the elementals.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 70/78 CMD 30 Rubalad d20+19=29 ; d20+18=30 Friday October 13th, 2023 7:06:13 AM
Ruby thanks NIghtengale: her second chant to Ma'ab has him nearly fully healthy, and he is ready.
Finishing his towel off, he takes the time to re-don his armor and set his weapons about him. Then, he follows the tracks to the edge of the jungle.
He looks back to make sure the others are also ready, then plunges into the lush green environment: tracking the huge turtle tracks.
................ Survival (tracking) 29 Swift Tracker: follow tracks at full movement without penalty (base speed 35') Perception 30
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 71/99, CMD: 29 Friday October 13th, 2023 9:46:05 AM
Berotha feels much better after the healing but isn't quite back to normal. She helps keep an eye out.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 38/115 AC 21 CMD: 23 3rd Round of Channel Health: d6=1 ; d6=6 (reroll for the 1) ; d6=1 ; d6=2 (reroll for the 1) ; d6=1 ; d6=4 (reroll for the 1); d6=5 ; Friday October 13th, 2023 9:19:48 PM
Nightingale's chanting begins to lessen, she gets quieter as the energy flows from her, for this final round of healing (looks like 17 total)
DM RobC - "He looks back to make sure the others are also ready" Monday October 16th, 2023 3:44:42 AM
After Nightingale's healing, Ruby is in top form and geared up. He reattaches his armor and arranges his weapons methodically, then proceeds to follow the massive turtle tracks that lead into the jungle.
Berotha, though not fully recovered, keeps a vigilant eye on their surroundings, ensuring the group's safety.
As Nightingale's healing comes to a close, her chanting gradually fades, marking the end of this healing session.
Ruby stands at the edge of the jungle, fully prepared to push on. He glances back, checking to see if the rest of the party is ready to follow him. Ahead, the tracks are very easy to follow and he sees no immediate danger to the party.
How do you wish to proceed?
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 78/78 CMD 30 Rubalad d20+19=39 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+16=34 ; Monday October 16th, 2023 6:57:14 AM
Ruby gets Nightengale's last healing, and takes the lead to push into the jungle and follow the tracks. Every step he is looking in a different direction. Forward, down. Left, right, down. Behind, down. Every sixth step he is ensuring the others are still behind him: he knows how easy it is for his small form to get lost in the underbrush!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 20/14/17 HP: 114/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 24/18/18 Monday October 16th, 2023 2:40:45 PM
Naithi and Camalayas take 10 on tracking and assist Ruby in following the trail and attempt to keep Ruby safe.
Ruby, I am at your service. I can assist you in tracking the footprints, and I will provide backup as we search for the creature that left them. Your expertise is invaluable, and I am eager to work together with you and the rest of the group. Let us see where this trail takes us, and may Maab protect and guide us.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Monday October 16th, 2023 3:23:59 PM
Nightingale straps on her shield, and draws her rapier, "I'm ready to look for the Queen's missing friend."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 58/58, CMD: 23 Monday October 16th, 2023 6:27:46 PM
Lothlo readies his bow and prepares to head out. I'm ready if everyone else is.
Zazu has been quiet, looking for shells on the beach. Are there any pretty ones? "I never saw the ocean before, or a beach. I think I love it. Is this what the shore looks like in the Wold?"
Perception 23 to hunt for shells.
But the elf would like to go now, "while my dragon magic is still on!"
Zazu and Boyo both follow Ruby and Naithi. They seem to have it well in hand. Perception for dangers and interesting stuff: 38 and 18 with scent.
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 71/99, CMD: 29 d20+20=40 ; Monday October 16th, 2023 9:22:27 PM
Berotha follows along, taking the rearguard, and watching carefully for trouble.
OoC: 40 perception.
DM RobC - "Let us see where this trail takes us, and may Maab protect and guide us" d20+49=60 ; d20+49=51 ; d20+49=54 ; d20+49=67 ; d20+49=65 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2023 3:27:01 AM
Ruby receives Nightingale's last healing, then takes the lead, moving into the jungle to follow the tracks. With every step, he scans the surroundings, ensuring he's not missing any potential threats from all directions.
Naithi and Camalayas support Ruby in tracking the footprints, making sure to keep him safe. Naithi expresses her readiness to work together with the group and follow the trail, seeking Maab's guidance and protection.
Nightingale prepares for the search, equipping her shield and rapier, eager to find the missing friend of Queen Maab.
Lothlo readies his bow and is set to join the search. Zazu, enchanted by the ocean and the beach, is also eager to go, benefiting from his remaining dragon magic. The elf finds some nice polished rocks on the beach, including one really nice one that that looks heart-shaped, but there's a distinct lack of shells.
Together, they all follow Ruby and Naithi, who seem to have the tracking well in hand, while Berotha watches their backs for any potential threats.
The path leads directly into the thick forest, suggesting a clear and deliberate direction. The forest surrounds you with lush greenery. The bushes and small branches on the ground show that something big passed through here, likely the one that made those large tracks.
After a brief but purposeful trek through the foliage, the party arrives at the edge of a small clearing. The transition from the forest to this open area is abrupt, the sudden change in surroundings both surprising and captivating.
The clearing itself is most pleasant. A small pool, perhaps 30 feet across, sits slightly offset from the center. At the eastern edge of the clearing an old tree has fallen, its large branches extending over the southern part of the pond, some even dipping into the water.
Reeds flourish at the western edge, suggesting the pond's shoreline is rather indistinct, likely resulting in marshy ground there. The northern side is easily accessible and boasts an abundance of vibrant water lilies along its border. The area is teeming with small, brilliantly colored birds, quick-winged insects emitting an iridescent glow, and cheerful bird songs.
The large tracks lead directly to the pond, and from Ruby's position at the front of the pack, he can see a network of small humanoid footprints crisscrossing the entire area. These tracks display a mix of ages, with some appearing freshly imprinted while others have weathered with time, but the sheer quantity is remarkable.
--------- OOC: Final warning folks. It's up to you to make sure that the HP noted in your header is accurate
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 78/78 CMD 30 Rubalad d20+18=24 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2023 7:33:21 AM
Ruby beams at the other beastfolk, the badger is as eager as the sloth to work well together. And Berotha and Rubalad have things in common, and the human and two elves haven't shown anything other than a good work ethic, too. He smiles as he follows the easy tracks; this team really seems like something special!
When he gets to the clearing, the Twilight Ranger immediately steps to the right and a couple steps in so he is not blocking the rest of the Champions from emerging out of the jungle. Scimitar and buckler in hand, just in case, he points unnecessarily at the pond while looking around for dangers. "The big turtle tracks go right into the water, and there are lots and lots of the little tracks, some quite old." ...........
Perception: 24
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Perc check: d20+14=27 ; Survival: d20+12=30 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2023 5:18:46 PM
While she in entranced by the plants, animals, and critters buzzing around, Nightingale keeps an eye out for trouble. "Should we send someone around the other side to see if the turtle left the area?"
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 88/99, CMD: 29 Tuesday October 17th, 2023 7:23:56 PM
Berotha wonders and, seeing Rubalad draw his weapons, does so as well. However, these environs are very strange and magical and recent experience with the fey had shown how disastrous an offence the drawing of a weapon could prove. So she speaks in a conversational tone "This is strange but we bear no ill will to anyone who bears us none."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 58/58, CMD: 23 Tuesday October 17th, 2023 9:10:50 PM We were just attacked for simply existing a moment ago, so I'm thinking we are at risk no matter what. Though we are peaceful in nature and should make sure that anyone we come across knows that. While he knows his companions already know this, Lohtlo figures that just in case someone is listening it will help put their minds at ease. Can you tell how old the larger prints are, and if any of the newer prints are fresher than the large ones
ooc: I just realized that I never updated my character sheet for the last level (my wife had recently given birth to our daughter when we leveled and it fell through the cracks, I apologize. I just rolled health, and will update everything else after the next combat to avoid making a mess of things )
Zazu has 38 hp per the recent DM post and has had no healing. Boyo is uninjured.
Zazu, riding Boyo, squeezes the heart-shaped rock and puts it away in a saddlebag.
The illusionist wonders why there would be wildlife here but not in the ocean. That inspires some doubts.
Zazu uses an arcane trickster's mage hand to touch the reeds and a bug and maybe a bird. "are these illusions?" Will save to disbelieve is a 20.
Nightingale Channeled Health, you should have gotten 34hp back
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 114/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Wednesday October 18th, 2023 1:21:04 AM
Naithi gives Zazu her CLW potion and 8 good berries to help with his healing. In sorry, but this is all the healing I have to offer at the moment. She then cars Bark Skin on herself and Camalayas.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 78/78 CMD 30 Rubalad Wednesday October 18th, 2023 6:56:19 AM
Ruby listens to Berotha and Lothlo, blinking and nodding. Yes, that makes sense: the Champions bear no ill will to anyone who bears us none, but have the right to exist. He brightens: and that fits his own feelings perfectly!
"The small prints are very new and quite old; I believe they were here before, during, and after the big prints."
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 88/99, CMD: 29 Wednesday October 18th, 2023 9:36:40 AM
Berotha scratches her head and shrugs "Very strange. It's almost as if they celebrate the turtle."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Wednesday October 18th, 2023 12:05:24 PM
Nightingale hearing the conversation looks around, "Having something visit that is new may have drawn the attention of whom, or what, ever lives here. Dumb question, but can any of us breathe underwater? It might behoove us to look into the pond and see what we can see."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 66/66, CMD: 23 Wednesday October 18th, 2023 8:00:27 PM Celebrate? That would be a wonderful surprise after the welcoming we got. Next time we gotta go to the pocket dimension where I'm a hero.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 114/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Thursday October 19th, 2023 1:06:22 AM
Naithi shakes her head at Lothlo. Trust me, you don't! Do you have any idea how embarrassing it is to turn a corner and find a 30ft statue of yourself in the town square where the artists gave himself total artistic license? I almost about smote then myself.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 78/78 CMD 30 Rubalad Thursday October 19th, 2023 6:33:16 AM
Ruby blinks, trying to understand the byplay about 'pocket dimensions' and '30ft statues'. He finally settles on a comradely, "yes, that seems like too much appreciation. I would prefer a gift of a nice seeded scone and hot cup of tee to a statue."
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 88/99, CMD: 29 Thursday October 19th, 2023 9:11:11 AM
Berotha's ears twitch at Naithi's story and a chuckle rumbles deep in her throat. "What?! Come we must have the tale while we look around."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Thursday October 19th, 2023 4:16:58 PM
Nightingale laughs as well, "30 foot statue, we need to see that. But I'm with Ruby, a scone and hot tea with honey and lemon would suit me just fine."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 66/66, CMD: 23 Thursday October 19th, 2023 7:43:41 PM
Lothlo laughs. I was just referencing a folk tale about a legendary group of adventurers in brown coats, and a man they call Jane. But I agree, a spot of tea would be nice about now.
Zazu and Boyo (Zazu riding Boyo, of course) head for the nearest wall and start climbing. Well, Boyo climbs and Zazu holds on tight. Boyo has a Climb speed of 20 and a +15 modifier, so taking 10, that's a 25.
"What are we doing up here, Boyo?" asks Zazu.
"Oh yeah, we're looking around!"
Perception 25
DM RobC - "We were just attacked for simply existing a moment ago, so I'm thinking we are at risk no matter what." Friday October 20th, 2023 3:36:31 AM
Ruby is enthusiastic about the diverse group of Champions, each with their unique qualities. He leads the way to the clearing, warily keeping his guard up, where he points out the turtle tracks leading into the pond.
Nightingale suggests sending someone around the other side to investigate, Berotha wisely speaks of their intentions, and Lothlo emphasizes the need to communicate their peaceful nature.
Zazu's doubts about the local wildlife being illusions surface and uses a mage hand to touch the reeds and creatures in the area, and Naithi offers healing and casts Bark Skin. Finally, the mystery of the new and old footprints deepens their curiosity, prompting Nightingale's idea to explore the pond further.
Finding a tree to climb is an easy task, and Boyo and Zazu slowly ascend to get a view of the surrounds.
The reeds bend to Zazu's light touch from the Mage Hand. It doesn't work on the animals, but the elf figures that's because the spell only works on objects. He finds that shaking a reed or two causes the bugs on it to fly away naturally. Zazu's feels pretty sure there is no illusion at play here.
Lothlo recounts a tale about a man they call Jane. Rumor is that he stole from a magistrate and give the money to the poor. He was the hero of Canton.
No-one has entered the clearing yet, though Ruby stands at the edge, with Nightingale beside him. Zazu and Boyo are 20ft up the nearest tree on the right
Ruby, Nightingale, Zazu and Boyo to make Fort saves vs DC18 please!
--------- Highlight to display spoiler: {Apologies folks. We lost internet here. Fortunately the kids survived 2 days without Netflix! Also, nice one Will. That was my favorite Firefly episode}
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 78/78 CMD 30 Rubalad d20+10=30 ; Friday October 20th, 2023 6:59:47 AM
Ruby edges more out into the open, looking about, never having heard or seen about any heroes in brown coats or a man named Jane.
............ Fort: nat 20!
ooc: yes, I am the reason they canceled the show
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 88/99, CMD: 29 Friday October 20th, 2023 7:51:09 AM
Berotha seems to notice something bothering Ruby, Nightngale, Zazu, and Boyo and her ears twitch. "Is something wrong?"
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP54of61) (Cayzle) d20+6=19 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=16 ; Friday October 20th, 2023 11:00:26 AM
Zazu's save: 19! Boyo's save: 14 :-(
Zazu tries to figure out the attack just endured. Maybe noticing that Boyo was affected?
Know Arcana 32 Know Nature 16 or 20 if it is regarding a magical forest.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 114/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 d20+9=21 ; d20+9=27 ; Friday October 20th, 2023 1:56:11 PM
ooc: It has been several days, but Naithi and Camalayas are supposed to be following Ruby to help track and provide protection. So I'm assuming she is still next to them.
Naithi follows Ruby into the clearing.
Naithi Fort Save= 21 Camalayas Fort Save = 27
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 FOrt Save: d20+7=14 ; Friday October 20th, 2023 3:00:25 PM
Nightingale steps into the clearing, feeling something amiss with the situation
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 66/66, CMD: 23 d20+15=22 ; Friday October 20th, 2023 11:50:35 PM
Lothlo notices the puzzled looks and the reaction of Boyo. Is everything ok? Is there something dangerous there? Lothlo opts to hold back, draws an arrow, and scans the area for danger.
Perception = 22
DM RobC - "Is everything ok? Is there something dangerous there?" d20+15=18 ; d20+15=25 ; d3+3=6 ; d6=6 ; Monday October 23rd, 2023 12:49:41 AM
Ruby edges more out into the open, looking about.
Berotha seems to notice something bothering Ruby, Nightngale, Zazu, and Boyo
Zazu tries to figure out the attack just endured.
Naithi follows Ruby into the clearing.
Nightingale steps into the clearing, feeling something amiss with the situation
Lothlo opts to hold back, draws an arrow, and scans the area for danger.
Nightingale sees a blinding white light, rendering her completely unable to see. Judging by Boyo's reaction, the poor bunny is suffering the same effect! (Boyo and Nightingale are blinded, as if the blindness spell!)
Two creatures suddenly dart from either side of the clearing, rushing towards Ruby. The creatures look like small grey-skinned elves. They wear rather plain and unremarkable attire, yet their most striking feature is a malicious grin, which stretches across their faces with an eerie and wicked intent. In their hands they clutch pairs of gleaming daggers.
Each of them zips past Ruby as they make their assault, easily covering over 100ft as they go and seemingly not slowed down by the undergrowth they emerged from. The first misses it's attack badly, but the second cuts into Ruby's arm with a dagger. (Miss AC18. Hit AC25. Ruby takes 6pts damage plus 6pts frost damage and must make a Fort Save vs DC18 or take 1pt Con damage! This is a poison effect. See below).
Notes: - I'm happy for you to move your own tokens on your turn. - Poison: Fortitude DC18; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; initial effect 1 Con drain; secondary effect 1 Con damage; cure 1 save.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Monday October 23rd, 2023 1:56:26 AM
Nightingale's reaction to being blinded is to tap into her racial abilities and cloak herself in Darkness
OOC: 20' radius, lasts 8 minutes, or until she cancel's it
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 30/19/28 HP 66/78 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+10=20 ; d20+9=17 ; d4+6=9 ; Monday October 23rd, 2023 6:46:25 AM
Ruby barely sees the lightning fast attack and feels a dagger, the cold, and ... "Poison! Their blades are poison!" His strong fortitude resists the poisoned blades, but that still hurt!
He sidles forward still more, moving into a defensive stance and using his expertise in combat to make him harder to hit. "You want to play? Come and get me!" He tries to make himself the focus of their attacks to give his companions time to come up with winning tactics.
He Readies a slash with his scimitar for the first weird, little elf to run back to him.
...............
Defense Expertise : -3 attack, +3 AC Fighting Defensively: -4 attack, +3 AC (w Acrobatics skill)
Figuring turnabout is fair play, the elf casts a Blinding Ray at Enemy 2 ... but rolls a natural 1 on the attack, a miss.
"Sigh"
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 88/99, CMD: 29 d20+17=27 ; Monday October 23rd, 2023 8:23:31 PM
Berotha moves up toward one of the creatures and snarls "You struck first! Cease hostilities immediately!" She raises her large glaive and brings it whistling toward the creature's feet in an attempt to trip it.
OoC: 27 to trip including my +2 favored enemy bonus against fey. That's a guess. I have 15-20 ft reach with glaive (+16 for 2d8+22) and 5-10 ft reach with gore (+13 for 1d8+14) and 3 AoOs per round. In case it comes up.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 66/66, CMD: 23 d20+12=32 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+9=11 ; 2d8+9=19 ; d8+9=11 ; d20+7=13 ; d8+9=12 ; Monday October 23rd, 2023 11:00:30 PM Well, it's seeming a less likely that Thorm was being worshiped as a god. Hopefully he is still ok.
Lothlo pulls three arrows from his quiver and sends them at the first grinning assailant.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 114/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 d20+9=19 ; d20+12=28 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2023 12:44:21 AM
Naithi and Camalayas don't like the look of those daggers as they poison Ruby. They wait (held action) until the enemies approach or attack again. If/when one or both do Naithi spurs Camalayas on to charge them. Naithi and Camalayas each attempt to disarm a poison dagger. Naithi will then pick them up and retrieve them.
Held action to attack when the enemy approaches our attacks (not if it is a peaceful negotiation)
Naithi is on Camalayas back.
Camalayas charges with a Disarm attack. Disarm beats cmd 19
Naithi attempts to disarm the enemy. Disarm beats cmd 28. Move action to pick up the disarmed daggers.
DM RobC - "You want to play? Come and get me!" d20+15=23 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=17 ; d3+3=6 ; d6=1 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=17 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2023 4:38:52 AM
Nightingale makes things interesting by casting a Darkness spell, creating an area of dim light and granting those near her concealment.
Ruby warns the others of the poison blades and then prepares to defend himself.
Zazu tries to sooth Boyo. The elf's attempt at a blinding ray is a wild miss.
Berotha isn't in the mood for games and uses her glaive to sweep the legs out from underneath one of the grey elves.
Lothlo does what he does best and plugs away with 3 arrows. Only 1 arrow makes it's mark, but it's a good one. Lothlo can see that the wound has already started healing!
Naithi prepares to act but doesn't have a clear path to any target. Highlight to display spoiler: {FYI... You can ready a standard action to trigger on an event, but not a full-round action. Also, sorry, but I'm going to rule that Naithi can't pick up a small-sized weapon that's on the ground while mounted on a large animal}
The initial grey elf charges towards Ruby with a rapid offensive, blades flashing, but both combatants manage to evade each other's strikes, the elf nimbly retreating after the failed assault. (Miss AC23)
Meanwhile, the second grey elf regains its footing and closes in on Berotha, launching a swift and aggressive attack. (Provokes an AoO from standing. Hit AC29. Miss AC17. Berotha takes 6pts damage + 1pt frost damage and must make a Fort Save vs DC18 or take 1pt Con damage! This is a poison effect. See below)
In the distance, two more grey elves rush into the scene with sharp, piercing whistles.
The third member of their group executes a hit-and-run tactic on Ruby, although its aim falters. (Miss AC17)
Similarly, the fourth elf employs the same approach against Berotha, quickly darting in, delivering an attack, and then swiftly withdrawing. (No AoO. Miss AC17)
Notes: - I'm happy for you to move your own tokens on your turn. - Poison: Fortitude DC18; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; initial effect 1 Con drain; secondary effect 1 Con damage; cure 1 save.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 30/19/28 HP 66/78 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+9=24 ; d4+6=9 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2023 6:52:47 AM
Ruby continues his dance with the small elves, weaving scimitar, buckler, and footwork together. A growl escapes his muzzle as he thinks aloud. "Have these creatures captured or maybe they think they are protecting Torm? TORM! TORM! Help is on the way!"
He readies another strike for when a fast elf zips by, buying time for the others to find a winning solution.
............... 5-foot step to V,16 READIED attack AC 24, Dam 9
Defense Expertise : -3 attack, +3 AC Fighting Defensively: -4 attack, +3 AC (w Acrobatics skill)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 81/99, CMD: 29 d20+16=26 ; 2d8+22=33 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+10=21 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2023 11:23:54 AM
She brings her glaive down in a thunderous blow as the hostile creature stands, forfeiting its chance at peace. Then watching the fey creatures' hit and run tactics, Berotha's eyes narrow and she makes a guess. "Let's cover each other, Ruby." She steps closer to Ruby as she lashes out with her horns twice at the nearby foe but missing.
OoC: I haven't looked up any creature statblocks but I'm guessing they may be using spring attack, which doesn't provoke from the target of the spring attack. And covering allies by proximity makes sense anyway. So we might be able to cover each other and get AoOs. Also, 26 to hit for 33 damage against prone AC on the AoO. Then 20 and 16 with the horns likely miss. Lastly, 21 fort.
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP54of61) (Cayzle) Tuesday October 24th, 2023 1:57:31 PM
To further confuse the battlefield, Zazu casts a Tiny Hut spell. Being 20 ft up, the bottom of the Hut's sphere just touches the ground.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 d3=2 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2023 4:33:16 PM
Since she still can't see, but does hear her friends in trouble, Nightingale prays and calls out for aid
Monster Summoning 3 - she calls on Celestial Wolves, and two show up ... she directs them to protect Ruby, whom she saw alone before losing her sight
OOC: They last for 8 rounds, unless killed
AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 natural) hp 13 [17] (2d8+4) Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1; SR 6 Celestial – Resist acid, cold, and electricity 5
OFFENSE
Speed 50 ft. Melee bite +2 (1d6+1, plus trip)
Special Attack smite evil/good
STATISTICS
Str 13, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 14; (18 vs trip) Feats Skill Focus (Perception) Skills Perception +8, Stealth +6, Survival +1 (+5 scent tracking)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Smite evil/good 1/day as a swift action (adds Cha bonus (+0) to attack rolls and damage bonus equal to HD (+2) against evil/good foes; smite persists until target is dead or the celestial/fiendish creature rests).
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 66/66, CMD: 23 d20+12=22 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+9=12 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+7=26 ; d8+9=16 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2023 8:54:43 PM I got a pretty solid hit on him... but I think... yeah, he's already recovering from the wound. We may want to focus our attacks so we aren't fighting an uphill battle.
Having said that, Lothlo realizes he no longer has a good line of sight on the first elf and reluctantly adjusts his aim to elf number 3.
Attack 1 = 22 Damage 1 = 12
Attack 2 = 28 Damage 2 = 10
Attack 3 = 26 Damage 3 = 16
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target, threat range is doubled, +4 bonus on rollsto confirm crits." -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick, Slice Trick, Sunder Trick, Grapnel Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 114/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Tuesday October 24th, 2023 10:31:42 PM
ooc: I'm having trouble editing the map from my phone. Naithi should be small and Camalayas is medium. The map has Naithi as medium and Camalayas as large. I also need a someone to move them close to Ruby and Berotha and to mark a 40 ft circle for entangle to be cast.
Camalayas closer to Ruby and Berotha while Naithi cast entangle on enemies 2&4 to slow hoping to slow them down.
DM RobC - "yeah, he's already recovering from the wound" d20+15=26 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=23 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d3+3=4 ; d3+3=5 ; d3+3=6 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=33 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d3+3=4 ; d3+3=6 ; d20+15=18 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2023 6:08:21 AM
Ruby continues to act as the front guard, protecting the others from attack.
Berotha gives the creature near her a good whack with her glaive, but notices it doesn't do as much damage as she thought it would. Her horns miss the mark. She prepares to team up with Ruby to cover each other.
Lothlo's attacks are striking the way one would expect, not on the target he hoped for, but right now any target is a good target. He makes a suggestion for the group to focus on the elves one at a time.
Zazu wants to keep things confusing and creates a tiny hut
Nightingale starts summoning some aid. It's a full round to cast the spell, so the wolves will arrive at the start of her next turn.
Naithi moves closer to Ruby and Berotha and then casts an entangle spell to the east, large enough to cover a good portion of the clearing and hit two of the elves! Highlight to display spoiler: {My apologies. I saw your sheet said 'Large Dire Rabbit' and thought Camalayas was large. On closer reading, I see that's just a reskin of large cat}
The enemy act...
Q1 - just as it wasn't slowed by the undergrowth - in unfazed by the entangle spell and does it's standard hit and run on Ruby. It misses it's attack (Miss AC26), but Ruby connects with his. He stabs at the elf, but somehow is unable to draw blood! (Berotha can make an AoO)
Q2 pursues Berotha and with a flash of daggers cuts her three times! (Hit AC33,25,23. Berotha takes 15pts damage + 5pts frost + 3pts shock and must make a Fort Save vs DC18 or take 1pt Con damage! This is a poison effect. See below)
Q3 rushes in to strike at Lothlo! (Berotha can make an AoO. Hit AC24,33. Lothlo takes 10pts damage + 1pt frost + 4pts shock and must make 2 Fort Saves vs DC18 or take 1pt Con damage for each fail! This is a poison effect. See below)
Q4 jumps into the fray and attacks Berotha, but misses! (Miss AC18)
Notes: - I'm happy for you to move your own tokens on your turn. - Poison: Fortitude DC18; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; initial effect 1 Con drain; secondary effect 1 Con damage; cure 1 save.
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP54of61) (Cayzle) d20+13=17 ; 7d6=16 ; d20+21=33 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2023 6:35:20 AM
[OOC: I added my Tiny Hut to the map. It is drawn small because most of it is in the air. That's the cross section at about 5 ft off the ground.]
Zazu casts and shoots a scorching ray at Enemy 4. The elf has a +2 bonus attacking unseen, and the enemy loses its dex bonus to AC. Zazu hits touch AC17 for 4d6 regular fire damage and another 3d6 sneak attack fire damage. That's 16 damage total. [OOC: 1,1,3,1,3,2,5 = worst roll ever!]
Zazu uses stealth. There's already total concealment in the Hut, but if any creature enters the Hut, they'll have to beat the stealth check to see the rogue hidden in the foliage.
Stealth 33
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 66/78 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+5=6 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+15=19 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2023 7:40:22 AM
Ruby looks shocked his strike didn't affect the little elf. "Damage Resistance, Fast Healing, and entangling doesn't slow them down! What are they? It's hard to fight a target I don't know anything about!" The badger-kin tries to think, but is quite distracted.
He looks at Berotha out of the corner of his eye. "Right!, but then one stops tauntingly near, and Ruby has to take the opportunity. A quick step and he fully attacks, not small elf #3, but its daggers! ..........
Know Nature (fey) 6 5-foot step to V,17 Full Attack w Improved Disarm AC 18, 29, 19 to disarm #3 from 2 daggers
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Dispel Magic Check: d20+16=33 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2023 8:20:49 PM
Once her wolves show up, Nightingale considers her position ... was her blindness caused by a spell or poison ... assuming magical means, she will attempt to dispel the magic that has blinded her (She's using a Hero Point to increase her chances)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/66, CMD: 23 d20+6=23 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=22 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=12 ; d20+7=12 ; d8+10=17 ; d20+5=24 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2023 9:37:25 PM They fight dirty and use crazy poison on top of that! Wish I was a dragon about now. What do you tink these things are Lothlo quickly looks the enemy before him up and down trying to determine what it is and if it has any weaknesses before he fires another volley of arrows towards attacker number 3.
fort 1 = 23 fort 2 = 10 1pt Con damage
Roll each twice: D20 + 12(+1 within 30'), 1d8 +9 (+1 within 30') , and +4 to confirm crits Roll each once: D20 + 7(+1 within 30'), 1d8 +9 (+1 within 30') , and +4 to confirm crits
Attack 1 = 26+1 (distance bonus)=27 Damage 1 = 13
Attack 2 = 22+1 (distance bonus)=23 Damage 2 = 12
Attack 3 = 12+1 (distance bonus)=13 Damage 3 = 17
knowledge (nature) = 24
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target, threat range is doubled, +4 bonus on rollsto confirm crits." -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick, Slice Trick, Sunder Trick, Grapnel Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 114/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 d20+13=33 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+10=17 ; Thursday October 26th, 2023 1:06:11 AM
Naithi has had enough with these elves running around like cats high on cat no nip. She jumps off of Camalayas (fast dismount, free action) and Camalayas to flank with her. The two of them charge whichever enemy is in range they had the most health (sorry, I can't find the squares on my phone to get the distance of the farthest enemy, and I'm assuming all allies will let me pass through their square). The two catch the enemy in a pincher formation and grapple it (natural 20). But Naithi isn't through yet. She uses a hero point for another attack and attempts to tie the enemy up (to go from pinned to tied up is a -10 penalty. Cmb beats cmd 20 (the event also has -4 dex for grappled condition. Cmb roll was 30 before penalty) to tie the enemy up.
Actions Fast dismount as a free action. Ride check = 22 (pass) Charge attack and flank enemy. Full round action. Cmb beats cmd 33 (nat 20) Hero point for addition attack Tie grappled enemy up (-10 penalty to skip pinned phase) cmb beats cmd 22 (enemy cmd has -4 dex penalty)
Reflex saves for the entangle spell= 24 (Naithi) and 17(Camalayas). Both pass.
DM RobC - "Wish I was a dragon about now" d20+15=34 ; d20+15=31 ; d3+3=4 ; d3+3=4 ; d3=1 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=25 ; d3+3=5 ; d3+3=4 ; d3+3=6 ; d3+3=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=17 ; d3+1=2 ; d3+3=4 ; d3+3=4 ; d6=1 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=28 ; d3+3=6 ; d3+3=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=28 ; d6=2 ; d3+3=6 ; Thursday October 26th, 2023 3:20:41 AM
Zazu joins the fray with a scorching ray that burns the fey.
Ruby doesn't know what these creatures are, but he knows his current tactics aren't working. Since the fey are so hard to hit, he switches things up and goes for their weapons! He successfully disarms it of one of it's dagger.
Nightingale has a quick think about the blindness and tries to dispel it. The spell works! Nightingale's vision returns and she can now see how the battle is faring. (Highlight to display spoiler: {You didn't say where you wanted your wolves so I put them in what I thought may have been in the best tactical position - helping surround two of the fey - but feel free to move them elsewhere if you prefer})
Loltho starts to feel the effect of one of the poison blades, but he doesn't pause to think about it and continues firing away at one of the grey elves. He plugs it once. (Lothlo to make another Fort Saves vs DC18. Fail=+1pt Con damage. Pass=No more saves needed)
Naithi has had enough messing about and looks for a nearby elf to attack. She can't get a clear line to charge or a path free of difficult terrain, and can't grapple on a charge, but one foe is close enough for her to simply go attack and have Berotha there to flank. Naith's grab is a great one - one of her best - but she's unable to get a hold of it! It just slips straight through her grasp and stabs her for her efforts. (AoO from grapple hits AC34. Crit confirmed on AC28. Naithi takes 6pts damage + 2pts frost. Grapple check automatically fails. You keep the hero point though)
The enemy act...
Q1 jumps in to attack Ruby, but doesn't dart back this time. It stabs his with a dagger, but Ruby has had worse. (Hit AC34. Crit confirmed on AC31. Ruby takes 8pts damage + 1pt frost and must make a Fort Save vs DC18 or take 1pt Con damage! This is a poison effect. See below))
Q2 stabs at Naithi in a frenzy! (Hit AC32,34,35. Crit confirmed on AC25. Naithi takes 20pts damage + 2pts frost + 3pts shock)
Q3 has been relieved of one dagger, but it still has another! It keeps up it's attack on Lothlo using dagger and claw (Hit AC22,22. Miss AC17. Lothlo takes 6pts damage + 1pt shock)
Q4 keeps stabbing at Berotha! (Hit AC25, 28. Miss AC17. Berotha takes 12pts damage + 1pt frost + 6pts shock and must make 2 Fort Saves vs DC18 or take 1pt Con damage for each fail! This is a poison effect. See below)
Notes: - I'm happy for you to move your own tokens on your turn. - Poison: Fortitude DC18; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; initial effect 1 Con drain; secondary effect 1 Con damage; cure 1 save.
Same advantages and such in the tiny hut ... Hits ranged touch AC 31. Acid damage is 2d4 + 3d6 sneak attack acid damage this round, 2d4 next, and then 2d4 the last round.
Damage: 13 this round.
Again Zazu hides in the foliage: Stealth 41
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 57/78 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+10=14 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+15=17 ; Thursday October 26th, 2023 6:36:29 AM
Ruby grits his teeth, and can feel the poison making him more vulnerable. But knocking one dagger to the ground made the quick little elves attacks hurt less, so the Badgerkin tries again!
.......... Fort 14 Poisoned -1CON (14 total - no loss in hp ... yet) Full Attack w Improved Disarm AC 28, 13, 17 to disarm #3 and #1 from their daggers
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 39/99, CMD: 29 d20+16=18 ; d20+16=21 ; 2d8+22=26 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+16=33 ; 2d8+22=31 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=21 ; 2d8+22=26 ; Thursday October 26th, 2023 8:48:00 AM
Berotha shouts out "This is getting difficult!" She is getting significantly worn down and has trouble making her blows accurate. Then she tries to help Ruby end the first strange foe.
OoC: Best aoo was 21 for 26 which I think misses. Passed both fort saves. Full attack on Q1 is 33 to hit for 31 then 24 (21 roll is an error) for 26 damage.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 114/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Thursday October 26th, 2023 2:45:22 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { ooc: Thank you for clarifying. I didn't know about the penalty from AoOs. I also didn't realize that you cannot charge through a friendly square since other movements are allowed. (My last character fought in the front and had reach, so these circumstances did not affect him much)
ooc2: You can grapple on a charge. These attack forms substitute for a melee attack, not an action. As melee attacks, they can be used once in an attack or charge action, one or more times in a full attack action, or even as an attack of opportunity. https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/combat/ RobC: Afraid not. All CMBs except grapple can be used on a charge. Grapple is always a standard action and can't be done in place of an attack. I had a really good monk worked out too! - Grapple: "As a standard action... ". - Overrun "... as part of a charge" - BullRush: "... as part of a charge" - Disarm: "... in place of a melee attack" - Sunder: "... in place of a melee attack"
ooc3: Naithi has woodland stride so she can ignore regular difficult terrain RobC: Yep, woodland stride can ignore regular terrain, but "thorns, briars, and overgrown areas that are enchanted or magically manipulated to impede motion, however, still affect him."
ooc4: Entangle says "Creatures that make their save can move as normal" Both Naithi and Camalayas made their reflex save to move normally so the spell doesn't impede them. RobC: I hear you, they made their save and can move normally, however despite the save, "the entire area of effect is considered difficult terrain while the effect lasts."
I'm fine if you want to take any of these to the Rules forum to get others opinions}
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Holy Smite damage: 4d8=13 ; Thursday October 26th, 2023 2:46:06 PM
OOC: Wolf positions are great
IC: Seeing the enemies are difficult to hit ... and the frustration in her friends, she casts a spell targeted on the spot where Berotha is standing
Holy Smite - 20' Radius, Instantaneous duration, damage is 4D8, WILL Save DC18 for half damage, and maybe not be blinded - Only evil and neutral creatures are harmed by the spell; good creatures are unaffected.
OOC2: This is an assumption that all our guys/gals are "Good"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 44/66, CMD: 23 d20+6=25 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=19 ; d8+10=18 ; d8+10=17 ; d20+8=11 ; d8+10=18 ; Thursday October 26th, 2023 8:38:49 PM
Lothlo manages to shake off the affects of the second dose of poison (save = 25) Feeling a little better, he takes a deep breath and carefully aims at the creature that attacked him (3) I don't know what these evil things are, but I'm glad we don't have them in the woods back home.[b]
fort 1 = 23
[b]Attack 1 = 30 Damage 1 = 18
Attack 2 = 19 Damage 2 = 17
Attack 3 = 11 Damage 3 = 18
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: -1 constitution
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target, threat range is doubled, +4 bonus on rollsto confirm crits." -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick, Slice Trick, Sunder Trick, Grapnel Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
DM RobC - "This is getting difficult!" d20+10=21 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=17 ; d3+3=5 ; d3+3=5 ; d3+3=5 ; d3+3=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; Friday October 27th, 2023 3:23:22 AM
Zazu keeps up the attacks from the hiding spot and uses acid to burn at one of the elves!
Ruby has found his rhythm and disarms Q3 of it's other dagger! He can still feel the poison though (Rubyto make another Fort Save vs DC18. Fail=+1pt Con damage. Pass=No more saves needed)
Berotha tries to help Ruby out by striking hard at Q1.
Nightingale calls down a column of holy light on Berotha. It expands outwards to hit all 4 of the grey elves. Q2 and Q4 are both hurt, Q1 drops dead, and Q3 is rubbing it's eyes (Saves 21,29,14,22). It's reassuring that it doesn't hurt her friends at all. They must be good after all.
The wolves attack but fail to land a bite.
Lothlo puts the blind grey elf out of it's misery, and is grateful these grey elves don't exist in the Culverwood (as far as he knows).
The enemy act...
Q2 steps to the side and attacks Camalayas! (Hit AC27,30,34. Camalayas takes 15pts damage + 11pts frost + 6pts shock)
Q4 doesn't feel threatened by the wolves and pursues Berotha! (Miss AC17,18. Hit AC31. Berotha takes 6pts damage + 6pts shock)
Notes: - I'm happy for you to move your own tokens on your turn. - Poison: Fortitude DC18; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; initial effect 1 Con drain; secondary effect 1 Con damage; cure 1 save.
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 48/69 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+10=12 ; Friday October 27th, 2023 7:01:10 AM
Ruby grunts, the poison continuing to make him more vulnerable.
With 2 elves down and the other Champions ganging up on the remaining, he takes the time to put his paw in a pocket of his Pants O Plenty, and calls up a vial of Antitoxin. He drinks. ........
Fort 12 Poisoned -2CON (13 total -9 hp to CON) Move Action: retrieve item from Pants Standard: drink Antitoxin: +5 on poison saves (1hr)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 39/99, CMD: 29 d20+15=16 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+14=19 ; Friday October 27th, 2023 8:42:39 AM
Berotha lines up to flank one of the remaining foes with Naithi and tries to gore the hostile fey, misses, but manages to catch them with the other horn.
OoC: First attack missed. Iterative hit with 29 for 19 damage.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 44/66, CMD: 23 Friday October 27th, 2023 7:40:23 PM
Lothlo breaths a sigh of relief as the field clears up a little. Remember, these things were healing pretty fast before, don't let your guard down. We don't know that they will actually stay down. If the fallen creatures look like they are still healing he will put another arrow in them to prevent them from rising, otherwise he takes aim at creature 4.
Roll each twice: D20 + 12(+1 within 30'), 1d8 +9 (+1 within 30') , and +4 to confirm crits Roll each once: D20 + 7(+1 within 30'), 1d8 +9 (+1 within 30') , and +4 to confirm crits
Attack 1 = Damage 1 =
Attack 2 = Damage 2 =
Attack 3 = Damage 3 =
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Spells and Conditions in effect on self: -1 constitution
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target, threat range is doubled, +4 bonus on rollsto confirm crits." -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick, Slice Trick, Sunder Trick, Grapnel Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
DM RobC - "This is getting difficult!" Friday October 27th, 2023 8:21:42 PM OOC Update: Q4 is dead
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 1st strike: d20+12=21 ; 2nd Strike: d20+7=12 ; Friday October 27th, 2023 9:36:58 PM
Nightingale, who had her rapier out when this all started, moves to engage Q2. Her first strike misses, as does her second
Zazu fires at an enemy, this time with a ray of frost. Looks like it is in melee, so Zazu takes a -4.
The trickster hits touch AC14, and they have no dex bonus. If that hits, the ray of frost inflicts 13 damage.
Zazu hides ... Stealth 31.
AND ... The one who was hit with the acid arrow takes another 2d4 acid damage ... 8!
Does the acid and fire damage also seem to be regenerating?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 58/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 d20+14=20 ; d6+5=11 ; d6+2=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Sunday October 29th, 2023 11:09:26 PM
Naithi and Camalayas are making excellent points cushions as the learn how to grapple together and when not to do in the next combat. This time they used a coordinated attack target the last enemy at the same time, both using their flaming tears of eberyon.
Coordinate attack Hit AC20 for 14 + 9 flaming=23
DM RobC - "We don't know that they will actually stay down" d20+15=24 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=27 ; d3+3=4 ; d3+3=4 ; d3+3=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Monday October 30th, 2023 2:43:35 AM
Ruby drinks some antitoxin to help his immune system fight off the poison.
Berotha and Lothlo take care of one of the grey elves.
Berotha and Lothlo, working in perfect tandem, decisively handle one of the grey elves and ensure a swift death.
Nightingale, Zazu and Naithi all keep the remaining grey elf on it's toes.
It makes one last attack at Nightingale (Hit AC24,33,27. Nightingale takes 14pts damage + 6pts frost + 1pt shock)
In the absence of support from its allies, the solitary grey elf is swiftly vanquished by the coordinated attacks of the group.
The bodies of the elves don't appear to be healing or regenerating, which is a good sign.
-------------- Ruby to keep making potentially up to 4 x Fort Saves vs DC18. Fail=+1pt Con damage. As soon as you pass one, no more saves are needed
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 48/69 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+14=20 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+19=38 ; Monday October 30th, 2023 7:20:21 AM
Ruby sighs as the antitoxin does its work, and the badger-kin flushes the poison out of his system. He still feels more vulnerable, but at least it won't get worse.
With the last of the elves down, Rubalad searches the bodies for anything of value, and he compares the footwear to the marks to ensure these are what was dancing around the big turtle prints.
He talks to the bodies as he searches. "I would have much preferred talking over a cup of tea in this lovely place than a fight. I think by now you would rather have talked this afternoon, too."
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 39/99, CMD: 29 Monday October 30th, 2023 5:32:16 PM
Berotha shakes her head sadly. "Indeed, a reckless waste. And quite painful for us as well, physically." She begins searching the creatures for any signs of where they came from or why they attacked without talking.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Monday October 30th, 2023 7:59:50 PM
Nightingale calls out to her friends, "Who is hurt, and what were those things?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 44/66, CMD: 23 Monday October 30th, 2023 9:23:47 PM I took a few good hits. I'm not sure what those things were, but they definitely weren't friendly. This seems to be a very hostile land, I hope we find Thorn quickly.
Zazu searches the bodies for loot and lore, trying to figure out what they were!
Detect Magic Spellcraft 33 (35 to ID items) Know Arcana 33 Know Nature 26
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 58/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Tuesday October 31st, 2023 12:33:28 AM
Naithi and Camalayas begin searching the corpses in hopes of finding a wand, some healing potions, or rings of regeneration. This isn't good. A few more encounters like that and we might not be so lucky.
DM RobC - "Who is hurt, and what were those things?" Tuesday October 31st, 2023 5:51:56 AM
After the antitoxin takes effect, Ruby feels relieved that the poison's effects are diminishing. He examines the bodies of the defeated elves and confirms their boots leave the same prints as those scattered throughout the clearing.
Nightingale inquires about injuries, while Lothlo notes his own wounds and concerns about the hostile nature of the land.
Berotha mourns the tragic outcome and tends to scouring the creatures for clues about their origins.
Naithi and Camalayas, hoping for useful items, express worry over potential future encounters of such hostility.
Zazu also investigates the bodies for loot and information. In the calm, the elf is able to identify these creatures as some sort of quickling/lurker-in-light hybrids. Both of those types of fey are notoriously evil, and it would make sense for these creatures to be as well.
Zazu identifies the magical daggers as follows: 4 x +1 Frost Daggers 4 x +1 Shock Daggers
No other magical items are found on the creatures.
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 39/99, CMD: 29 Tuesday October 31st, 2023 7:41:01 AM
Done searching, Berotha straightens up painfully, her wounds evident in multiple places on her body.
OoC: HP line is up to date. I'm missing 60 hp if anyone can help. I really should have bought a clw wand or three.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Channel Health: d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday October 31st, 2023 12:56:14 PM
Nightingale looks at her friends and shakes her head, this battle was tough on all ... "Ok everyone, stick close to me for a few moments."
OOC: She's got 3 channel health's left, so she'll use them all before turning to individual cures ... how would y'all express Stat loss, as she can do lesser restoration, and then the higher version I think
1st round - 17 health restored
Rubalad (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Tuesday October 31st, 2023 7:47:11 PM
Ruby is happy to feel Nightengale’s healing. ”ahhhh”
“Can anyone heal ability damage?”
….. +17 healing Ability Adam -2 Con, (-9hp)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 44/66, CMD: 23 Tuesday October 31st, 2023 9:30:27 PM
Lothlo looks at the daggers and remembers the nasty poisonous effects they had. Would it be possible to scrape the poison off of those daggers and spread it onto the tips of some of my arrows? .
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP54of61) (Cayzle) d20+13=14 ; Tuesday October 31st, 2023 11:23:16 PM
"Thank you for the healing, Miss Nightingale!"
Zazu is restored to the pink of health.
Zazu explains what the magic items are and makes sure that they are not left behind.
But what about Boyo? Is the dire bunny permanently blind?
Zazu tries to remember what might be known about magical blindness.
Know Arcane 14
DM RobC - "Thank you for the healing, Miss Nightingale!" Wednesday November 1st, 2023 6:28:59 AM
Everyone is a bit bruised from the encounter. Berotha hasn't taken that many hits for a long time, and Ruby still looks weakened by the poison.
Nightingale uses all the healing at her disposal, starting with some channels. She's also confident that Ruby's damaged constitution can be healed by a Lesser Restoration spell, or even a good night's rest! (Highlight to display spoiler: {I noticed my posts mentioned both damage and drain. That's on me, so we'll leave it as damage, which means 'damage to your ability scores is healed at the rate of 1 per day to each ability score that has been damaged'})
Lothlo looks at the nasty daggers, but can't see any usable traces of poison. It was all wiped off each time one of them struck a member of the party.
Boyo is still permanently blinded. Zazu is pretty sure a Dispel Magic spell would work, especially since it did for Nightingale! Other spells (such as Remove Blindness) would also likely help the poor bunny's vision.
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad d20+19=30 ; d20+18=24 ; Wednesday November 1st, 2023 7:31:21 AM
Ruby is confident that his new companions will take care of what they can with his weakness and the blindness on one of the animals. It is up to the Twilight Ranger to pull his own part of the weight of the team! So Ruby, skirts the pond, looking for dangers and looking to see if the Turtle Tracks lead out of the water.
He also looks to see if there is a home or cache of the small elves that may hold more treasure.
He tells the others anything he finds.
............. Ability Adam -2 Con, (-9hp) Survival 30 Perception 24
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 56/99, CMD: 29 Wednesday November 1st, 2023 7:52:39 AM
Berotha nods in thanks as the healing helps with the worst of her wounds and she helps Ruby take a look around. Especially at whether or not the turtle tracks emerge.
OoC: 43 hp damage now. I auto-succeed at those aid another checks so Ruby's becomes 32 survival and 26 perception.
Zazu declares, "This turtle is a real pain to catch!"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 58/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 Wednesday November 1st, 2023 2:19:58 PM
Naithi checks Camalayas over and makes sure that there are no lethal wounds. As she runs her hands through Camalayas fur she tries to come to come up with a way to help heal the group.
ooc: Can I petition the DM to allow me to use a hero point to summon a unicorn using Summon Nature's Ally IV at CL7? Naithi would summon it to cast a few cure spells on the party since she can't. Other option would be to use it to grant another part member additional uses of channel energy.
Can anyone remind me what our timeframe to complete this is? Am I correct that with our timeline we do not have time to rest before the ball?
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Channel Health Round two: d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday November 1st, 2023 2:38:23 PM
Nightingale channels more health and then shares, "I've got some spells left. I can try to fix Boyo's blindness, and I can try to fix any physical damage you've taken."
Nightingale channels 15 health back
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Wednesday November 1st, 2023 7:33:02 PM Thank you so much Nightingale, I feel much better now! Lothlo looks at Naithi's face and sees her concern. I'm not even sure how time works when you're in a different realm, but I'm sure that getting Thorm back safe is more important than being a little late..
"And a party don't start 'til the Turtle walks in!"
DM RobC - "And a party don't start 'til the Turtle walks in!" Thursday November 2nd, 2023 4:09:44 AM
Zazu expresses exasperation in capturing the elusive turtle, while Naithi inspects Camalayas for any severe injuries, pondering how to aid the group. (Highlight to display spoiler: {I like the idea of summoning something different using a hero point! Something friendly will be summoned to help you, but you won't know what it is :) Alternatively using a hero point to get an extra channel would also be fine}
Nightingale continues to channel her healing powers and offers to rectify Boyo's blindness, as Lothlo shares his thoughts on the importance of rescuing Thorm. Better late than never! He's not sure how time works in this realm, but he recalls Maab saying that the ball was tomorrow evening (Wold time). That might allow the party the chance to rest only once.
Ruby surveys the area, checking for potential dangers and inspecting the Turtle Tracks to trace their path out of the water. With gratitude for the healing aid, Berotha assists.
The pair circle the clearing looking for clues. Berotha tracks the large footprints to the edge of the pool, but can't see any footprints emerging from the pool.
Ruby checks the reeds and then has a closer look at the fallen tree. He discovers that the old tree is hollow, and when he looks inside he can see it is filled with small bones, gnawed clean. Ruby is quite an experienced adventurer, and his survival skills are well honed. He can tell straight away that the bones come from some tiny creatures. His best guess would be a number of some sort of small fey creatures that strayed too close to this area.
Mixed in with the bones he finds a small wooden dagger, some shredded yellow rubber, and right down at the bottom of the hollow he can see what looks like a berry about the size of an orange, glowing with a golden hue. Larger people might have trouble reaching it, but Ruby is small enough to manoeuvre deep into the hollow to reach it, if he so chooses.
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Thursday November 2nd, 2023 7:02:16 AM
Ruby calls out when he finds the hollow tree. "Looks like we found their home, and bad cess to the small elves, they were definitely person-eaters. Got some stuff in here though. I'm going in to get it."
The badgerkin will squeeze into the hollow and retrieve the wooden dagger, shredded rubber and orange berry to display for the team.
"No sign of turtle tracks. Looks like we will need to swim. I'm not good for holding my breath more than a minute..." ............. Ability Adam -2 Con, (-9hp)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 71/99, CMD: 29 d20+15=27 ; d20+20=28 ; Thursday November 2nd, 2023 8:43:29 AM
Berotha eyes the water and nods. "Very well. I will give it a try. Can anyone illuminate a pebble with magic for me?" If the pebble is illuminated, she holds it between her teeth to light the way then jumps in and swims down a ways, searching around in the water.
OoC: Swim 27 should be plenty. Perception 28.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 22/14/19 HP: 88/114 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 26/18/20 d20+8=20 ; d20+2=12 ; Thursday November 2nd, 2023 12:44:55 PM
Naithi decided to wait on summoning a creature to help the group, but tucks away the knowledge that summoning unicorn will allow it to cast several cure spells on the group, which could be useful in the future. That said, she offers to use one to let Nightingale get an extra use of channel energy if needed. She tells Camalayas to wait on shore as she follows the group into the water.
Naithi Swim check = 2 Camalayas swim check, if needed for an emergency= 12
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Healing: d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Thursday November 2nd, 2023 1:37:01 PM
Before the party splits, Nightingale calls out, "Wait one second before getting out of range."
She uses her last Channeling of health - healing 16 damage
Once that's done she'll move to where Boyo is
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP61of61) (Cayzle) Thursday November 2nd, 2023 10:02:18 PM
Ugh, said thanks for the healing, forgot to update header. All set now.
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"Sorry, no light spell. But Boyo is a natural swimmer if we can get him fixed up?"
Zazu looks longingly at Nightingale.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 Thursday November 2nd, 2023 10:07:36 PM
Lothlo watches a few of his friends jump into the water. I'll back you up from shore while you do an initial look around, I'm better able to position myself for a shot from here if needed.
DM RobC - "Wait one second before getting out of range." Friday November 3rd, 2023 2:06:47 AM
Berotha eyes the water and decides to that a swim might be necessary.
Naithi refrains from summoning a creature but considers a future use of a unicorn for healing.
Nightingale uses her last channeling of health to heal damage, then moves to Boyo's location.
Zazu suggests Boyo is a skilled swimmer if healed.
Lothlo, staying on shore, offers backup support, positioning himself for a potential shot if needed.
Ruby retrieves and displays a wooden dagger and some shredded rubber. He has to stretch deep into the hollow tree to reach the berry, and as it grazes his fingertips, a palpable shift in the air captures the focus of those not in the hollow of the tree. The tranquil pool at the center of the clearing takes on a mesmerizing quality, shimmering and glowing with a brilliant golden hue, and before their eyes, a portal materializes upon the surface of the water.
For a brief moment, the berry evades Ruby's grasp, and immediately after the pool returns to its non-magical state. However, with an extra stretch, Ruby successfully secures a firm grip on the berry, and as he does, the golden portal re-emerges on the pool.
The rest of the party stand around the glowing pool, none having gone into the waters just yet.
Ruby (SteveK) AC 24/13/22 HP 65/69 CMD 36 Rubalad Friday November 3rd, 2023 7:07:14 AM
Ruby stretches. "I got... almost had it... there!" As he comes up from the hollow tree and sees the Champions staring at the portal on the water, the badgerkin blinks. "Where did that come from?"
............ Ability Dam -2CON (-9hp)
Berotha (Jason W) -- AC: 21/13/18, HP: 87/99, CMD: 29 Friday November 3rd, 2023 9:06:49 AM
The portal appears just in time to stop Berotha from jumping into the water and she starts. "Oh my... that seems unusual... Should we enter it? Does anyone know where this magical berry comes from? Personally, it would be reassuring to know that an allied party had created it rather than an enemy. It may show signs of where, when, and by whom it was crafted?"
OoC: Thanks for the channels, Nightingale! SOOOO helpful.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 64/64 AC 21 CMD: 23 Dispel Magic: d20+16=27 ; Friday November 3rd, 2023 9:38:46 AM
Nightingale, while enraptured by the portal, reaches out and runs her hand through Boyo's fur as she casts a spell
OOC: She's gonna use a hero point to make sure she can heal Boyo
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 63/66, CMD: 23 d20+5=20 ; Friday November 3rd, 2023 6:29:49 PM Another portal, what are the odds we become dragons again? Not good, I'm sure, but it would one can hope. What is that berry you are holding? Do you think that's one of the berries that Torm was looking for?
Lothlo looks at the berry and tries to determine if it matches what they know of a Lumina Berry knowledge (Nature)=20
Zazu Bridgebuilder (AC24, HP61of61) (Cayzle) Friday November 3rd, 2023 10:41:19 PM
Boyo leaps up, sight restored, and licks Nightingale in happy delight, tail twitching.
"Thank you!" says Zazu.
"Let's swim over and enter this portal. Maybe that's where the turtle went."
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