Urist (AC24, HP82of82) (Cayzle) Sunday August 18th, 2024 1:44:48 PM
Urist calls down, "Greetings, lady! Thanks to Flower's Favor, all is now well!"
“Benni” AC 24/12/23 CMD 23. HP 63/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) Sunday August 18th, 2024 3:37:21 PM
Benni bows in respect. He considers his words with care because of her much unused Common. "Yes, the Luck Makers, the Promise Keepers are here. I, Onesimos, greets Nyana, the Protector of the deeps, may your community know Flower, Ma'ab, and Eberyon."
"It took almost two moon phases, but we were able to un-knot the magic and save both our places from more disaster."
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC23 T14 F20, CMD 15, HP 78/78 Sunday August 18th, 2024 8:43:34 PM
The gnome tries to keep quiet. He fails.
First, he replies in Aquan, "Greetings. Then he translates what Nyana said in Aquan for his friends.
He continues in common.
"Good to see you in a calm mood Nyanna. When last you were here you were understandably upset, though your anger at the town was misplaced. We did what you asked, and I figure that protects both our communities. So maybe we can start over.
"I brought some snacks."
DM Bob and Carla - ”Ring my bell!” Sunday August 18th, 2024 10:10:03 PM Makis passes a message to his companions, that the oceanid appears calm Beatrix waits nervously Isaac recognizes the aquatic creature is addressing Benni Urist calls out a greeting Benni formally acknowledges the fey and confirms the Luck Makers have solved the problem that had plagued both land and aquatic communities. Snark greets Nyana in her language, then volunteers he’s brought snacks!
The female responds: ”Yes! Two cycles of the moon! I knew it was not an easy task, but you gave your word and did pledge that those called the “Luck Makers” would make things right.”
The lower half of Nyana’s body is a pillar of water, however as she moves past the breakers and into the shallows (leaving her shark companions behind) the water pillar transforms into humanoid legs. As if walking is a chore, she leans heavily on her trident as she wades closer to the party.
”Onesimos has shared his name, and that of your group. The small, fierce creature, the large flying monster, and the quiet one with the scar on his cheek…I remember, though I know not your names. And who are you old man? And this laughing female…did she help? And this tall pale faced fellow?”
At Snark’s mention of having brought snacks, Nyana makes a sweeping gesture with her trident, and turns turquoise eyes on the greenmage. ”I brought something as well!” Perception vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { to see a large shape moving through the water.}
“Benni” AC 24/12/23 CMD 23. HP 63/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+8=26 Monday August 19th, 2024 7:09:26 AM
With the friends gathered close, Benni casts Water Walk and touches himself, Snark, Isaac, Beatrix, Urist, Makis, and Eadric, then walks into the shallows to meet Nyana halfway as is polite. He keeps quiet this time, allowing the others to introduce themselves.
Benni isn't concerned about the large object, anticipating it to be some sea creature pulling whatever it is that Nyana brought.
Active Effects: Shield Other 0.2/8hrs (Snark), Water Walk 0/90min (all Luck Makers)
Abilities: Channel 7/7, Good Touch 7/7, Calm Touch 7/7, Unity 1/1, Holy Lance 1/1 0: Mending, Purify Food/Drink, Light, Stabilize. 1: Prot v Evil, Prot v Chaos, Bless, Bless, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith. 2: **Shield Other, Consecrate, Delay Poison, Resist Energy. Silence, Open Slot. 3: Prayer, Invisibility Purge, **Water Walk, Water Breathing. 4: Holy Smite, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Control Water. 5: Dispel Evil, Break Enchantment
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 72/72 AC 18/14/16 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 Monday August 19th, 2024 7:51:34 AM "There's a bit of a rotating roster of the group. Everyone here helped." Beatrix explains.
Makis the Lucky (AC 13/13/10, CMD 16. HP 78/78) (Harry) d20+21=34 ; Monday August 19th, 2024 12:51:48 PM Greetings Nyana. I am Pharmakus, brother of Onesimos. I played a small role in helping my brother and my new friends in bringing this threat to an end. I am pleased to meet you. Makis speaks in common. His keen eyes quickly note the approaching creature but he only watches it as it closes.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC23 T14 F20, CMD 15, HP 78/78 Monday August 19th, 2024 5:59:00 PM
(Take 10 on Perception for 25.)
Snark is able to see the approaching creature and worries a bit that the tempestuous fey has summoned something large to cause trouble. But if she wanted to cause trouble, she probably would not have suffered the indignation of mimicking a land-dweller's legs. Snark's willing to give her the benefit of the doubt for now.
The little gnome thanks Benni for his spell, though he continues to rely on his fly spell to keep him in the air. Still, it's good knowing he can walk on the waves if needed. He approaches Nyana.
"Hey Nyana - It's mighty nice of you to use legs like us. Is there any way we can make you more comfortable in our two-dimensional world? Say, you should taste this stuff. I mean it ain't fish or seaweed, but we think chocolate is pretty great."
Snark will pull the flat market basket with the wrapped fudge out of his extra-dimensional pocket, a process that almost looks cartoon-like as he does so.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP63/91 AC23/ T13 / FF20 d20+6=13 ; Monday August 19th, 2024 8:18:54 PM
Isaac gingerly walks on the water after Benni gives the group a water walk spell. He is a bit unsure since he wears armor, but he waves at the watery woman, "I'm Isaac, I guess this is our first time talking. What exactly did you bring? After last time, everyone is still a bit on edge."
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 83/83HP d20+12=30 ; Monday August 19th, 2024 9:05:16 PM
Eadric introduces himself. "I am Eadric Wolfe. A pleasure to meet you." he says with a slight bow.
Eadric notices the shape in the water, but holds his tongue.
DM Bob and Carla - ”…eight armed is the octopus” Monday August 19th, 2024 11:17:23 PM ”Eadric Wolfe, Isaac, Pharmakus, brother of Onesimos…” the oceanid repeats carefully nodding in acknowledgement as the gentlemen introduce themselves before continuing: ”Yes! The threat to my home has been ended, and I have brought something to recompense you for your labours on behalf of my kingdom and all those who make their home in the deeps of the Plactik Ocean. “
With a backswing of her trident, Nyana causes the water to rise and surge, propelling a large soft bodied creature with eight limbs forward in a storm of 20 ft long tentacles. The giant creature deposits something large and square in the shallows before slithering back from whence it came on the receding wave. It’s an awkward moment for those walking upon the rolling water but shortly all is calm. The water recedes, and there’s a large chest sitting on the wet sand of the beach.
”If someone will give me their arm and lead me to that smooth rock over there, I should like to sit down and try this thing the small one calls ‘a snack’.”
Whilst the two sharks circle in deeper waters, a contingent of many small crabs follow the oceanid and her escort onto the beach. With a look and a signal from their mistress, the crabs back off from the space occupied by the Luck Makers and their aquatic guest - but keep a beady eyed watch.
Nyana will listen to whatever the heroes choose to share of their quest, and sample the chocolate treat brought by Snark. When Beatrix mentions it was a collaborative effort, the oceanid suggests that the reward should be shared equally. Passing Benni a tarnished key, she volunteers: ”my people have no use for such things. They come from your world. May they be of use to you.”
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 72/72 AC 18/14/16 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 Tuesday August 20th, 2024 8:41:55 AM
Beatrix will offer her arm and escort the lady to her chair. Well, rock.
“Benni” AC 24/12/23 CMD 23. HP 63/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) Tuesday August 20th, 2024 9:24:30 AM
Benni accepts the tarnished key, and tries to think of a response to express both gratitude and not activate the fickle nature of fey. He certainly doesn't want to have him nor any companion suddenly dragged off into the waters for faerie amusement! "You are wise to see that our worlds are separate and the peoples should also remain separate even as we show we can work to common purpose. We will gladly share every gift. And may I add to the chocolate gift given to you? This is a weapon from the swamps and little use underwater, but it is well made and can be a lasting symbol of the meeting of land and water."
Benni offers his masterwork morningstar to Nyana; the drftwood, leather, and petrified shells weapon that he took from the frog-like humanoids that had been raiding Olostim's Lighthouse even before Beatrix joined the team.
And then he uses the key to open the chest.
...........
Active Effects: Shield Other 0.2/8hrs (Snark), Water Walk 0/90min (all Luck Makers)
Abilities: Channel 7/7, Good Touch 7/7, Calm Touch 7/7, Unity 1/1, Holy Lance 1/1 0: Mending, Purify Food/Drink, Light, Stabilize. 1: Prot v Evil, Prot v Chaos, Bless, Bless, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith. 2: **Shield Other, Consecrate, Delay Poison, Resist Energy. Silence, Open Slot. 3: Prayer, Invisibility Purge, **Water Walk, Water Breathing. 4: Holy Smite, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Control Water. 5: Dispel Evil, Break Enchantment
Makis the Lucky (AC 13/13/10, CMD 16. HP 78/78) (Harry) Tuesday August 20th, 2024 4:24:52 PM
Having introduced himself Makis is content to stand back and observe. He looks to his mistress for further guidance.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC23 T14 F20, CMD 15, HP 78/78 Tuesday August 20th, 2024 7:31:52 PM
The small one says, "I'm Snark Riverstone. Yer a lot more pleasant when we're not fighting. I like this side of you." He sits next to her on the rock as he puts down the chocolate fudge stuff. He pulls out a couple bottles of wine and the cups and pours some for all.
"Let's toast a new spirit of cooperation between your people and ours. Any chance we can set up periodic visits for trade and good will?" Snark is thinking that the people of Heranmar might benefit from such trade, as might Nyana and her folk.
DM Bob and Carla - ”A friend and an ally” Tuesday August 20th, 2024 10:54:33 PM
Nyana takes Beatrix’s arm and is led to a smooth rock on which she seats herself after thanking the bespectacled centaur.
While Urist gently strums her gitar, Snark sets out a small but tempting feast of wine and chocolate treats.
Makis looks to where Honora is positioned up on the beach by the town wall. The usually undemonstrative crone’s thin lips turn up slightly as she looks at Makis and nods, before turning from the scene and making her way towards the gate. Olostim follows, and with the town officials process back through the gate - leaving the heroes to wrap up their business with the oceanid. A quick glance up reveals the city guard have the party’s back should anything untoward occur.
Benni and Snark discuss the possibility of some sort of alliance between land dwellers and ocean folk. The cleric offers his rustic Morningstar as a gift. Eadric and Isaac keep their thoughts to themselves as a toast is made. Nyana concurs with Benni that it is best that their worlds remain separate, but she assures Snark that the Luck Makers should now consider her as a friend and an ally.
The exchange is of short duration, but the oceanid seems to have enjoyed the picnic. She makes her farewells, collects Benni’s gift, and selects one last piece of the chocolate confection, before turning towards the water, shooing the crab swarm before her.
When the chest is opened, the adventurers discover a hoard of multicoloured gems and coins of platinum, gold, and silver!
(OOC: value of treasure in the chest equal to 90,000 GP.)
“Benni” AC 24/12/23 CMD 23. HP 63/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday August 21st, 2024 7:10:25 AM
Benni is pleased the parlay went well, and as usual the Luck Makers all pitched in in their own way. He holds a hand up in farewell and benediction as Nyana and her horde of crabs, two sharks, and monstrous things with lots of tentacles recedes and is lost to sight among the watery waves.
Wow! The treasure chest must be very heavy! He turns to his friends. "I think we may all need to pitch in to get this back to Luck Makers House and assess the gems to put into sharing piles!" Benni helps to lighten the load by just shoving approximately 400lbs into his Bag of Holding
Then he waves at the Sheriff and Mayor, if still there. "Good news! Since the Oceanid did not ask us to restrict Heranmar's fishing in any way, I think what our fishermen and merchant ships are doing is fine and won't disturb her kingdom."
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 72/72 AC 18/14/16 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 Wednesday August 21st, 2024 4:51:01 PM
Beatrix puts her absurd carrying capacity to work to carry things back (up to 900 lbs)
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 83/83HP Wednesday August 21st, 2024 7:23:46 PM
Eadric gives a polite goodbye to Nyana, slight bowing his head as she departs. He didn't know her, but she seemed like an alright individual.
Eadric is surprised at the multitude of valuables presented to them by Nyana. "Well, I guess when you live on the sea floor you most likely get a lot of trinkets." he says to nobody in particular.
He will help carry the valuables back to the house if need be.
Urist (AC24, HP82of82) (Cayzle) Wednesday August 21st, 2024 9:09:52 PM
Urist continues to play her music, having remembered that she was told to not speak the wrong words to this creature.
That said, she smiles and tries to appear friendly.
And then that treasure! Her jaw drops.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC23 T14 F20, CMD 15, HP 78/78 Wednesday August 21st, 2024 9:29:18 PM
Snark floats over above the chest and whistles as his eyebrows shoot up. "Wow. That's mighty nice of you Nyana."
He goes with the party back to the house. There he works with an Unseen Servant to sort what's in the chest so we can get an idea of the worth.
"Oof. 'Bout 90,000 gp in value. That''s a lotta moola!"
Still, the little gnome realizes that his share would buy him about 11 spells if he spent it all on that, and he hopes to also equip himself. So before venturing to the Catacombs he will check in with Olostim to see if he can glean some spells from the old wizard.
As for the town, Snark will check in with the Sheriff and the Dock Master, offering to cast Wall of Stone wherever it might help.
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