Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday November 2nd, 2023 11:08:12 PM
Ayotnom says, "Should we head to the tavern? Perhaps the stringed instrument being played their is doing some sort of magical effect? Mayhap a fey or druid troubadour?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday November 2nd, 2023 11:16:18 PM "Is there a limit on the range of music? We can hear it from here." Kiwina nevertheless follows Panzer's advice, reflecting that he should have known from the start that they'd end up in a tavern. Being a large creature, though, he does not feel the need to go inside before he's had a chance to scout the business out. Too much chance it will be confining.
DM Mark - People Are Strange When You're A Stranger d20=1 ; d20=1 ; Friday November 3rd, 2023 12:34:17 AM
The Petals begin to move out from their apprehensive huddle.
Falco heads over to the young girl playing with her animals. As he approaches, he can see she’s maybe about 6 years old, with straight blond hair and wearing a dirty pink dress. She sits with her stuffed animals arranged in a careful circle.
She says "Let's have a tea party with all our special friends", and goes through the motions of pouring invisible tea, but Falco can see that her gestures lack the playfulness he’d expect to see from a child. Her voice is flat and emotionless, almost like she was reciting lines as if she were a mere observer rather than an active participant.
Falco walks up and hoots at the girl. She pauses and her head slowly pivots to the little owlman, though she shows no surprise at his appearance. Her eyes seem vacant as she says in a monotone, ”Oh look Teddy, we have another friend.” Then she rises and puts her hands on Falco, directing him to sit in the circle with the others. She will place a cup and saucer in front of Falco, continuing as he were one of her stuffed animals.
”There - now we have all our friends. Let’s have our tea." “It's magic tea that can make you super strong and brave. The nice man gave me tea, and now I’m giving some to you." "Oh, Teddy, would you like some more tea? It's pretend, but it tastes like chocolate" "Everybody likes tea. Everybody. And it makes you strong and brave."
She continues mechanically pouring invisible tea for all, including Falco. Falco does not smell or see any tea though, which is not surprising in a little girl’s tea party. But for Falco there’s something mildly terrifying in these simple words and gestures devoid of any joy or real intent.
A wooden sign of carved oak showing an oakleaf and an acorn hangs above the doorway to the tavern. Ayotnom suggests heading to the tavern, but Tsak is way ahead of him and pokes his head in. Beech cautions to the others to stop up their ears before entering. Panzer heeds this advice and puts in earplugs before following Tsak in. Kiwina does as well, and though he stays outside he can see most of what follows through the open door.
Entering, Tsak and Panzer see a tavern that stands in stark contrast to the lively and bustling taverns they are accustomed to. Of course, Panzer cannot hear anything in here.
The place is mainly illuminated by soft, flickering candlelight and lanterns, casting dancing shadows upon the worn wooden tables and chairs. Some candles have burned down so completely that all that remains is a pile of wax.
The patrons seated at the tables engage in quiet conversations, their voices devoid of emotion. The discussions Tsak can hear seem to focus primarily on practical matters relating to chores, gardens, etc. or mundane matters like the weather. Some people start repeating themselves.
There is a lone performer of sorts, but he does not sing and only keeps strumming the same chord - which Tsak thinks would get pretty annoying after a while.
Behind the worn wooden bar stands the tavern's bartender, a middle-aged man. He appears weary and his shoulders are slumped. His movements are slow and deliberate, lacking the vibrant energy that would typically accompany his role.
The smell of smoke is strong in this main area and the air is hazy all the way to the ceiling. Grey clouds are escaping from behind the closed door to the kitchen, hinting at a potential fire or some other source of danger. Tsak and Panzer find this rather alarming, but if there is danger, the people in here seem oblivious to it.
Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+13=31 ; Friday November 3rd, 2023 7:15:01 AM
Elyas notes that the hunter recognizes that he was casting a spell, with the closest thing to emotion he's seen so far here. But the protection from evil didn't do anything.
Next he tries casting a detect magic and observing the hunters to see if they have any magic items. If they all have one, maybe that is involved.
He then tries dispel magic. If the hunters each had an item he will try to supress that item, otherwise he casts it on the person
Dispel magic caster check = 31
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday November 3rd, 2023 9:19:38 AM
Tsak motions Panzer to stay where he is and keep a lookout. He moves over next to the kitchen door where he opens it slowly and peers inside to see whats cooking.
'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) Friday November 3rd, 2023 9:54:58 AM
Falco mimes taking a sip from the tea and gives a little hoot. "Well that is excellent, I feel stronger already. Excuse me, I must catch up to my other friends."
A little shaken by the experience with the girl Falco quickly catches up with the others in the no less creepy tavern.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=22 ; Friday November 3rd, 2023 4:40:41 PM
At a loss, Beech, just remains at the ready to follow up or to protect his friends.
Perception, 22
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+25=44 ; Friday November 3rd, 2023 5:04:42 PM
Panzer pops the plugs from his ears as Tsak seems to have found something alarming. He keeps watch though he expects nothing surprising to happen. Perception 44
Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+21=34 ; Friday November 3rd, 2023 11:07:16 PM
Kiwina watches while his friends investigate the tavern, but also looks for signs of trouble from outside. Just in case whatever is affecting the town is somehow alerted to their presence.
(Perception = 34)
DM Mark - FIRE! Saturday November 4th, 2023 2:13:41 AM
The Petals continue to observe, careful not to ask any questions of the people here.
Elyas is puzzled by these hunters. He casts Detect Magic, but detects nothing on them. The female hunter looks at one of her friends and in a flat voice says, ”Someone is casting a spell. I wonder what that does.” Then Elyas casts Dispel Magic on the hunter that had entered the nearby dwelling and brought out the knives. This earns the wizard a dull look from the man who then turns to the other two hunters and says, ”He’s doing it again. Like the healer.” Another responds flatly, ”Yes, like the healer. He must be here to help. Like the healer.” They continue mechanically skinning the deer.
Falco feigns a sip of the pretend tea and says, "Well that is excellent, I feel stronger already. Excuse me, I must catch up to my other friends.". As he gets up to leave, the little girl continues to look at the stuffed animals and says in her monotone, “Oh. One of our friends is leaving. At least he had some of the tea the nice man gave us, though ours is just pretend. That’s why I gave it to you - so it will make you strong and brave. Strong and brave he said. Strong and brave.”
With nothing to fight, Beech stands and watches. He sees the hunting party, the little girl Falco was with, and the old couple sitting on the bench seemingly talking to each other. The clanging of a blacksmith from somewhere begins again.
Panzer removes his earplugs and watches the dull scene.
Tsak pushes the kitchen door open to see the source of the smoke. Smoke and light steam out from the kitchen.
Holy Crap! This is bad!
Tsak coughs a bit as he peers into the smokey kitchen, smoke stinging his eyes. The kitchen is brightly lit by flames! A man in a dirty apron is standing by at a table, mechanically chopping carrots, while behind him, flames from stove top have set parts of the wall alight. The flames have crept up the wall and are licking at the ceiling. A woman lays motionless on the floor by the oven. She doesn't look wounded, but it’s hard to tell in this smoke.
Panzer’s attention is instantly drawn to the flickering flames beyond the door! Kiwina too can see these flames from where he stands at the tavern doorway.
The patrons in the tavern seem to slowly turn toward the kitchen door, but don’t seem to immediately react. One says in a dull voice. ”That looks like fire.” Another replies, ”Yes. Fire.”
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=28 ; Sunday November 5th, 2023 3:27:35 PM
Hearing them call out fire, beech yells back, "Wasn't my fault, and I usually don't have to worry about stopping the fire. Can't do it!" Beech, settles the bow, because if they are going to be distracted with a fire to put, now would be the time to attack.....
Perception 28
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 123/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Sunday November 5th, 2023 4:50:51 PM
Tsak turns to Panzer Come get door and the guy chopping carrots, be careful he's got a knife, Kiwina find us some water and buckets, the structure is alight. At that point Tsak calms his breathing and moves in to grab the female. He rolls her on her back, gets his hands under her shoulders and drags her out of the kitchen but doesn't stop there. He drags her all the way thru the tavern and outside putting her on the ground well clear of the building. Falco, one here for you bud, can you check her out see if she's breathing or injured? At that point Tsak goes back to help with dousing the fire and/or removing the man from the kitchen.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday November 5th, 2023 8:21:07 PM
Ayotnom says, "We didn't start the fire. Don't know if it was always burning since the Wold's been turning though."
He looks for a well or something and if he finds it he goes over to it and fills a bucket with water and if he has time he will attempt to pour the bucket on the flames.
Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Sunday November 5th, 2023 9:47:08 PM
Kiwina can only do it once, but casts sleet storm hoping it will put out the fire.
===== Ranger: 1st -- entangle, speak with animals Druid: 0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light 1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, produce flame, speak with animals, summon nature's ally I 2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, hold animal, resist energy, soften earth and stone 3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, neutralize poison, spike growth 4th -- sleet storm (used), control water, flame strike Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell Storm burst -- none used
DM Mark - Ready, Aim, Sleet! d20=16 ; Monday November 6th, 2023 3:44:16 AM
There’s a fire in the tavern kitchen!
Beech is quick to note that the fire was not his doing this time, but laments that he has no way to put it out.
Tsak yells to Panzer to come get the chef in the kitchen out, and for Kiwina to get some water to put out the fire. Then he drags the woman out and tells Falco he has a patient for him, before charging back in.
Ayotnom seems to have a song running through his head as he looks around for water. He spies a well in the square outside the tavern and runs over to fill a bucket and run back to the tavern.
Kiwina can see the smoke and the flames from the kitchen. He casts Sleet Storm into the kitchen. Even though he centers the spell on the back wall of the kitchen, the spell extends out in a 40’ radius, plunging most of the tavern into an icy cold whiteout!
Tsak and Panzer will need to make a DC 10 acrobatics check to move through the sleet at half speed. Failure by 5 or more means he falls on the ice.
Tsak, Panzer and Kiwian can hear some voices in the obscured areas of the tavern. They sound a bit confused, but do not sound alarmed at the sudden appearance of the Sleet Storm.
”Huh. Must be we’re in for a cold spell.” “It’s cold alright.” “Ouch” “Reckon winter’s come early.” “Ow, my back.” “Time to head out.” “Ooof.” “Floor is slippery.” “Ouch.”
You will find that the Sleet Storm persists for 7 rounds. Tsak will likely be able to reach this kitchen at some point during this time, and he finds the cook is already making his way out, along with the barkeep, a couple of servers, and seven patrons. They all seem a bit confused by all that’s happening, and they look dully at Kiwina as they exit and mill about in the courtyard.
”I think the centaur cast a spell.” “You were right when you said it was a cold spell.” “Why’d he do that.” “Seemed unnecessary.” “I’m going home.” “If you’re hurt, go see the healer.” “Yeah, he can give you something to heal you.”
Falco will soon find that the woman that was unconscious was overcome by smoke, but it seems that she will be alright. She coughs for a bit, but does not seem alarmed or upset. She looks around for a bit and then gets up.
The old couple on the bench across the square point at the commotion at the tavern, and talk to each other. The hunters continue their butchering of the deer, paying no mind to the tavern. The little girl turns at the noise for a moment and then goes back to her tea party.
Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) Monday November 6th, 2023 9:06:39 AM
Elyas runs over to help when he sees the flames, but there isn't much left that needs to be done once the sleet storm smothers the flames. He dimension steps into the tavern and if he finds any remaining patrons he touches them and dimension steps back outside with them.
When he hears someone mention the healer he walks closer to them
"I think I am hurt. where is the healer? I need their help"
'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) Monday November 6th, 2023 9:55:01 AM
Falco curses himself for not preparing Create Water but then the sleet storm starts and he backs away slowly not wanting to get into that mess. Checking the unconscious woman he is put off by her lack of reaction. He considders what to do next. Should I try Dispel Magic on one of them maybe? See if that can snap one of them out of it and get us information?
He stops, hearing what Elyas is saying about a healer. "A local healer might be a good place to start." He moves to Elyas's side/ "Someone show this fellow to the healer!"
Mak(JamesM)(123/123)|AC:29/19T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/18(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,H,MS,IG)**|1d8+16(MS)(20)x3) Monday November 6th, 2023 11:30:17 AM
Mak stood and watched events unfold in front of him. "Well, looks like they were all drugged. Don't eat of drink anything here."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet Monday November 6th, 2023 4:55:33 PM
The emergency is over before Panzer can even call out. He seconds Mak's assesment though. " The little girl said something about a nice man bringing them all some tea and having them drink it. To me that sounds like something to fuddle their minds and to induce....this state on them. Sound like the person you guys are looking for?"
Tsak is moving quickly thru the tavern when the ice storm hits. His feet disappear out from under him and he ends up sliding on his butt into a table and some stools. He continues on all fours toward the kitchen only to see the cook make his way out of the room. "Cool" he thinks as everyone in the tavern slowly and carefully makes their way outside. Tsak scoots across to the outside door, still on his butt, before using the wall to help himself stand up and then walk outside as normally as possible pretending that nothing happened and it's all just another, normal day where he has no trouble staying on his feet. Nope, no trouble whatsoever, nothing to see here...
Overhearing Mak's comment about the town being drugged Tsak gives him a nod That fits, good call
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+21=38 ; Monday November 6th, 2023 5:47:55 PM "Anyone able to cure or remove disease or poisons? Or even just suppress them for a while. That's beyond my abilities, but I believe the suppression spell is fairly simple, or so I've been told." Still keeping an eye out, Beech looks for someone not being effected the same way as the residents.
Perception 38
Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday November 6th, 2023 7:51:12 PM "I could eliminate the poison from one of them. Which one would you like to talk with?"
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday November 6th, 2023 10:31:33 PM
Ayotnom enters the sleety kitchen and makes sure there aren't any patches of flame the spell missed. If he finds any he'll use the bucket on them till it is empty.
DM Mark - "I think I am hurt. where is the healer? I need their help" Tuesday November 7th, 2023 2:42:06 AM
A lot happens all at once as the Petals snap into action!
Tsak slips, but manages to move through the sleet storm, checking for any others to usher them out. He can feel someone and pulls him out.
Ayotnom charges in with a bucket of water. He slips on the ice and goes down. He crawls toward the kitchen, and though the sleet blinds him, he does not notice any flickering flames.
Elyas Dimension Steps into the tavern to rescue anyone in there. He slips as well, but manages to pull out a couple of patrons (uses 60’ of Dimensional Step.)
As the tavern patrons and staff shuffle out, Mak wonders aloud if these folk might be poisoned. He tells his friends not to eat or drink anything here. Tsak agrees, and wonders aloud if anyone can remove poison. Kiwina says that he can, but is not sure whom to cast it on. Panzer mentions the little girl spoke of someone that gave her tea, and that she might be a good candidate for Kiwina’s spell.
Looking around, you can see that some of the folks that came out of the tavern are a bit banged up from taking a fall, but nothing serious. Oddly, through all of this, the townsfolk never really look at or focus on the Petals. They can see you all, but they seem to act as though they don’t actually see you.
Elyas listens to the people speak of a healer, so he says "I think I am hurt. Where is the healer? I need their help"
One of the people there says to another, ”One of them is hurt. He wants to see the healer.” A woman replies, ”The healer. He’s here to help us. They should know he’s down that street. His house is the yellow one on a small hill at the edge of town. The healer will give them something that will help them.” She points in a specific direction down a street. Though she is responding to Elyas query, she responds to another of the townsfolk instead.
Once Kiwina’s spell expires, you can see that the fire is indeed out - nice use of that spell. The tavern is a bit of a mess - some spilled drinks, some of the chairs and tables are overturned, likely by falling people trying to catch themselves. Slowly, the tavern staff shuffle back on, mechanically setting things aright in the tavern. Townsfolk mill about, talking to each other about the strange storm in the tavern. There is more mention of a healer. Some suggest winter may be here early.
The three hunters glanced over at all the commotion, but did not break from their task of butchering the deer. Even the little girl continues her play.
These people are strange. They still seem to move with a dull, mechanical shuffle.
Sense Motive DC 23:Highlight to display spoiler: { They seem to lack any initiative or emotion. It’s almost as if they are only going through the motions of being alive.}
Perception DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: {A raven flies over the town square, circling once and then flying away.}
Tsak pulls another body out of the tavern, taking them to where he took the unconscious woman he motions Falco that there's another person to have a look over.
Whilst outside he catches up on the conversation regarding a healer in the yellow house on the edge of town. Sounds like a good candidate for a house call.
Then he notices the raven Eyes up folks, seems like someone might be getting an update on our activities here in town. Let's go see this doc.
Does the raven go in the same direction as the doctor's house? Can Tsak tell that from what he saw?
Elyas (Ben A.) (82/97 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:15) d20+14=22 ; d20+15=18 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2023 9:47:29 AM
Sense motive = 22, perception =18
"yes i see it, Tsak. they might be reporting on us, or they might just live here. was hard to tell when we tried talking to them before the village. I'm sure with the spells and all, if anyone is watching the town even half-heartedly they have seen us by now.
Let's go have a chat with this 'Healer'. I still can try to break an enchantment, but i think i need to know more about what is causing it to make sure i can use that spell effectively. We know now that there is a healer that gave them some sort of tea that likely caused this. Seems like enough to go on for now"
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 2/3X magic missile, Comprehend Languages Level 2: Darkvision, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/3X see invisibility Level 3: 2X Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, 2X Lightning Bolt Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment Level 6: 2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone Level 7: 1/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, bonded item, Quicken Rod 1/3 uses left, dimensional steps (270/390)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (13 hours) darkvision (13 hours) See invisibility (130 minutes) Protection from Evil (7 minutes)
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Summon
'Falco (RyanM) AC20 T16 F16, CMD 24, HP 87/87 Channel 7/7 (6d6) d20+13=33 ; d20+21=37 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2023 10:05:42 AM
{Sense Motive: 33 | Perception: 37}
Falco shakes his head as he watches the people of the town. Like constructs just going about their days. [/i] Hearing Tsak and Elyas talking he nods. [b] "I think this healer may have something to answer for."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 82/82 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+3=6 ; d20+21=25 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2023 12:50:21 PM
Beech looks down the direction towards the "Healer's" house. "Yep, more Crows, but this time it was a singleton, I expect it was someone's eyes. Druids or the Woods, don't matter, didn't look like it was in tatters, so doubt it was undead or dieing. Everyone gather close for a few moments please, then stay inside the edges once I place the spell down the street, it'll cover our movement, at least from above. The effect will be down the center of the street, so watch your step." Beech, studies the street for a few seconds, then casts the illusion. He'll walk slowly, keeping his concentration as he does so making his way towards the healers house.
The "illusion tunnel" of the road from above is 10'x10' and 170' in length.
Sense Motive 6 Perception 25 (auto make the check)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 33 (T17, FF25) CMD 33 HP 145/158 ) Character Sheet d20+3=16 ; d20+25=40 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2023 6:22:29 PM
Sense Motive 16 fail Perception 40 Panzer sees the bird and really thinks it is time for crow depopulation, but his bow is stowed and the bird is gone. He forms up to head to the healers house. He really wishes he knew why they were here other than they were sent and are following a trail of some kind, but that info isn't able to be shared so he just blithely follows along.
Kiwina (Steve M) 101/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 0 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+12=23 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2023 6:33:36 PM
(Sense motive = 23, perception = auto success)
The little girl is the one person Kiwina is definitely not going to try to revive. If the spell worked, the recipient would be stuck dealing with their neighbors in this state. Still, the incident with the fire makes it clear they need some alert supervision. He tries to identify someone who may have had leadership potential, and casts neutralize poison on them, although he's a bit itchy to investigate this "healer".
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 92/92 | AC : 22; Touch 20; Flat 15 CMD 32(34 vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+18=23 ; d20+19=25 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2023 10:24:57 PM
(Sense Motive: 23) (Perception:25)
Ayotnom gets himself off the floor and then takes another look around. He says, "Yes I saw the raven scout too. I also observe how these folks seem to just be going through the motions with out any emotions but perhaps this 'healer' of theirs will be the source of this if they are supposedly here to 'help' everyone."
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