RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=40 ; Monday February 19th, 2024 2:53:44 AM
Des has asked the pertinent questions, so Nira keeps her mouth shut. Maybe the quieter she is the less of a threat she is?
She tries to keep a healthy distance from the man-trappers.
-------------- Perception: 40
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 200/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=49 ; Monday February 19th, 2024 6:47:33 AM
Without telepathy, Gaffer will drop back down and become human again to let the party know about the manta ray before returning to bird form and the trees.
He flies lower now to make sure the creature, and anyone aboard it, aren't likely to spot him, but tries to check to see if it is flying in their direction, towards their previous fight, or somewhere else entirely.
----- Perception: 49
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=18 ; d20=1 ; Monday February 19th, 2024 8:26:23 AM
Yrûl was grateful for the warning about the 'man-trappers', but hoped it was primarily 'men' that they trapped. Even so, she gave them a respectable distance as she maintained a wary eye for other potential dangers. Despite the dangers, this place was far more to her liking than the previous realm where shadows barely existed at all. No wonder so few people there were happy.
Stealth: 55 Perception: Nat 1 - not really seeing much of anything :) Being too preoccupied with ensuring that Snickit and Dabz are being quiet and obedient. (Total:26)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Monday February 19th, 2024 8:33:05 AM
" I didn't want to live forever anyway... "
The Thickening... Dan K DM Monday February 19th, 2024 9:08:55 AM
The jungle begins to thicken as the group continues. Almost imitating the heavy hot and close air. The landscape maintains its purposeful appearance, there is simply far more of it. Like a gardener that uses a natural hedge or border to inform those within that they are straying outside of the designated areas.
Antwan forges ahead, trying his best to not disturb the broad leaves of the beautiful and exotic plants. "Big Cats, like leopards and jaguars. They often lounge above and seem to call out 'Hallo' and when you look up...they drop on you. As for Miska, She is a great stripeless tigress the hunters often use, but she does not always agree with rest. Today appears to be one of those days. That or she saw what happened and wants nothing to do with you." Gaffer's news of a great flying manta ray causes him to lose a few shades. "Lets hope that thing does not find us. I know little of the creature, other than it's size and whispered talk, nonsense all but none of it good."
Gaffer pops up here and there and is confident the manta is heading to the now nearly dissipated smoke of the fight. Now that the party is entered the 'border' area, the canopy is complete and from above, the only thing visible is the roof of leaves, completely obscuring the ground below.
The group continues, naturally tightening their formation as the jungle continues to become thicker. Antwan makes multiple assurances that he knows where he is going. Nearly an hour later, the thick jungle gives way to the more open and manicured lawns of the land you saw upon arrival.
Just ahead is a 100’ radius clearing that appears to be a manufactured Oasis. Several large palm trees surround a 50’ radius spring with a bubbling center and sandy shores on one side and trimmed tall grasses and water flowers surrounding the rest. Suspended above the water on dozens of poles are 4 10x10 bamboo platform cages. 2 prisoners are in each cage. Antwan points out a very large and well built gnome in one of the cages, “That’s him, the beardless dwarf.” A dozen steps from the beach is a open -air cabana with lounge chairs.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 210/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- Monday February 19th, 2024 4:42:35 PM
Hmerrin was actually finding the enclosing jungle to be reassuring, even if oppressive. Getting spotted was less and less likely.
And then they pop out here.
He pulls the group close together for a whispered conference.
"They've got scouts in the air with their big flying whatever, so no magic that results in smoke or anything else leading them over here. Our flying carpet will get to the cages easily enough, and if I stay at cage height, we should be safe from whatevers in the water. Which leaves finding out what else is in that cabana.
Gaffer, Yrul, and anybody else sneaky, can you circle around this glade without getting spotted and see if there's raks or guards we don't see? Danko, how are you at opening locked doors?
I'm thinking if all is clear, me and Danko fly over, unlock cages and bring people back. And everyone else preps to support as needed. Thoughts?"
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+22=35 ; Monday February 19th, 2024 5:31:36 PM
Desdichado chuckles to himself at the beardless dwarf comment. While the others look to the cages and the surrounding camp, Desdichado keeps his eyes on the direction they just came from in case Miska or any other problems show up. (Perception: 35)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Monday February 19th, 2024 8:37:02 PM Sounds good Hmerrin. Ramirez picks a spot with a clear view of everything and readies his bow to cover everyone if needed.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
self combat reminders: +26/+21/+16, 1d8+8(2d6 holy) current buffs: +32/+27/+22, 1d8+14
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+24=36 ; Tuesday February 20th, 2024 6:34:00 AM
Danko says softly to Hmerrin....
" I can use a knock spell or two if needed... let's get going "
------------ Perception 36
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday February 20th, 2024 7:04:31 AM
"Well, actually, I can open the odd lock or two ...if it's necessary and not just to take stuff." Yrûl smiled innocently. "As to sneaking around, that's something we shadow dancers are sort of experts at. I think I should be able to sneak right up to that cabin thing without anyone seeing me." She added optimistically. Her skill was such that she could practically hide in plain sight - so long as there were some shadows.
"Also, if it helps, I could ask Grix to take a look." Yrûl had so many 'friends' she tended to forget how difficult it was for others to keep up with all the names. Furthermore, she hadn't actually introduced Grix to anyone yet. "Oh sorry, how rude of me - Grix is a shadow goblin. Well, he's sort of ALL shadow actually, but used to be a goblin.....I think. Anyway, he's ever so friendly and very sneaky. So...um... whatever you think is best." She bounced lightly on her toes in anticipation of what was to come.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 200/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=47 ; Tuesday February 20th, 2024 9:20:34 AM
Gaffer isn't confident he's as much able to sneak while there are no ordinary animals about, any sign of him would easily draw attention, and he'll shake his head to Hmerrin but nod in Yrul's direction.
He'll perch in the canopy of a nearby tree, preferring to stay in the more mobile form, he'd be shocked if there aren't at least some Rakshasa nearby.
It occurs to him to wonder if those in the clearing would have been able to see the smoke of the previous battle as well, they might be wary already.
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