JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Thursday August 15th, 2024 12:47:55 PM
So y'all tell me if this offers enough information, or if I need to add anything please and thanks:
Fort Beast, the largest of the forts on Minotaur Isle, is several miles across. It is walled on three sides in a mix of large, cut stone blocks, and stout hardwood walls. There are several guard posts, one in each of the four corners, and a larger post set right above the main gates.
The Fort maintains a “standing army” of sorts, who fill the roles of town militia, town guards, and when called upon, dour handed warriors on the field of battle. These protectors are a mix of male and female, who wear chainmail armor, covered in a tabard bearing the symbol of Minotaur Isle, and wield great long bows, and a variety of large polearms and two-handed weapons. The typical schedule for these guardians is four days on, three days off.
Of these guards there is a group specially trained to work the docks, appearing as normal laborers, until they are needed to smack some heads together, or break up tavern brawls.
The area that is not walled is the port. This is a bustling place, with ships of all shapes and sizes coming and going at all hours, day and night. The Warehouse District encompasses the dock area, with a stout stone wall and portcullis cutting it off from the rest of the city. There are warehouses that rent space by hour, day, week, month and year. There are ship builders who make and maintain ships for the Fort and for those who have the coin to cover the costs.
There are multiple taverns, some have no name (frequented mostly by dock rats, and sailors looking to get drunk on the cheap), and several large and well known, The Lion’s Pride, the Grinning Goblin, and the SeaHag. All three of these locations offer upscale drinking space, and fresh food daily. The Lion’s Pride also have several large rooms that can be used as meeting/planning, or rented out for a group common sleeping space – they have beds they can assemble for up to 10 people.
Looking from the port, past the inner wall and portcullis, is the merchant district. Almost anything can be found for sale and trade. Smithies can be found at one end, workers of steel and iron, to gold and silver. On the other end are the tanneries, processing animal hide into leather for armor, and a multitude of other items. For higher quality animal fur and skins, there are a few vendors who can make blankets and outer wear from these high-quality pieces.
The middle part of the city is the governmental offices, and higher end homes. There are also two small libraries, and several quiet gardens located in this area. The City Council meets at the largest building, a massive stone structure that was built when the fort was founded. The building can double as a shelter during storms and assaults on the fort.
The outer section, closest to the main gates is residential homes, guard barracks and training grounds, and 4 Inns along the main road.
The one closest to city gates is the Ivory Rose. This upscale inn offers spacious single, double, and quad sleeping rooms. There is also a bathing room with six large wooden tubs. The water is fed from the bay, so its mineral water, and they have a system of pipes that allow for hot and cold water. The food is also upscale, so not fish soup.
A few blocks up is the Hen’s Roost. It’s a 3.5 to 4 star location. The rooms and services aren’t on par with the Ivory, but it is a nice place to stay. The rice and chicken stew is delicious, as is the freshly baked variety of breads. There is small shrine to Ffloy on the grounds.
Further, you find Magician’s Manor. This is a wizard’s study than anything, with areas to peruse books, tomes, scrolls, etc. “Borrowing,” is fine as long as you leave something in the items place. The whole inn is decorated with magical implements, from potion brewing, to taxidermized creatures and insects. Each room is also decorated in an Arcane motif. The food is largely provided by unseen servants, while the cooking is done by mage hands. The owners, are three sisters, each powerful in their own study of magic. They enjoy talking about their adventuring years, and are willing to provide information or answers to adventurers’ questions.
Before making it to the governmental district is the Maidens Grace. The inn is peaceful and painted in pastels. The inn smells of lilacs, vanilla, and lavender, which is accomplished by the numerous plants both inside and outside of the inn. In terms of the number of rooms, this place offers a total of 15. The rooms are nicely decorated, and the beds are feather down. The food is more farmer’s fare, but it is good and hearty. The old human that runs the place is a druid. He tends the flowers and several trees around the property. He’s always willing to talk about interesting plants and trees and anything flowery that adventurers have run across. He offers healing services, poultices, and has a limited stock of mostly druidic based potions. The primary guests are travelling diplomats, well-off ships’ captains, and adventurers who may have business within the Fort. There is a shrine to both Queen Maab and the Culverwood here, which the owner maintains.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+16=30 ; Thursday August 15th, 2024 2:06:50 PM
Beech checks on his passengers, making sure they aren't sick from the teleport. He casts a quick prestidigitation and cleans all three of them, gives them a slight scent of the sea and says, "Lets get going, I wanna stop by a butcher's shop while we are here too. I can only take just so much seafood. It has a different taste than the fresh fish I grew up on at Black Bird Lake." He lets Kiwina lead, but is willing to do whatever sweet talking is needed....
Diplomacy check 30
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday August 15th, 2024 6:29:23 PM
Before setting foot on land at Fort Beast Ayotnom says, "The way I see it we should probably find rooms first if we want to stay in town instead of on the ship or scope out some of the unnamed taverns for unsavory types who might be tempted into turning pirate. Of the establishments in town The Ivory Rose, The Hen's Roost or Magician's Manor seem promising. The proprietors of the Magician's Manor may be able to answer some questions for us thanks to their magical skill, the Hen's Roost seems like a decent enough stay if we don't want to go too fancy and the Ivory Rose well if we wanted to splurge considering those tubs sound pretty nice. If we do decide to stay at the Magician's Manor then perhaps we can have the proprietors cast us a spell to try to determine the locations of the pirates."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20=20 ; Thursday August 15th, 2024 7:11:18 PM
Panzer shoos the children away, telling them that magic is not a ride and that the Taurs will be back after they talk to the Duke about the pirates. Diplomacy 20
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+10=26 ; Thursday August 15th, 2024 8:16:20 PM
Kiwina privately wishes Rolth were still around, as Kiwina is not half the diplomat the liontaur was. But he's dealt with the ministers here before and makes a request for an audience. He fully expects to end up talking to a member of staff as opposed to the Duke himself, but what they're really here for is information and to let people know what they're up to in minotaur territory.
Diplomacy = 26
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday August 16th, 2024 12:55:50 AM
Tsak notices Ayotnom looking a little dazed and confused. Maybe he was standing too close when Beech magicked? Putting his arm around his friend he gently leads him downstairs to keep an eye on him. It's alright mate, you're on board the rose and Panzer, Mak and I are right here with you. The captain will be back in a bit and we'll figure out what our next steps are. Maybe time for a lie down hey, you all good mate? Been in the sun too much?
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Friday August 16th, 2024 9:05:32 AM
One the away team teleports away and the feast is well and truly over Falco will take a walk around town just checking things out. If possible he will buy a couple of nice loaves of bread before heading back to the ship. The group has rarely split up and Falco feels the need to be extra vigilant.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday August 16th, 2024 8:33:49 PM
Panzer acompanies Mak and Tsak into the hold to make sure the Ciders are secure.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Saturday August 17th, 2024 4:14:07 PM
Beech approaches the door guards, "Sorry if we somewhat shocked you with our arrival. But I figured having us just pop up inside unannounced might just not be the best of ideas.... We are here to make a report to The Duke and to see if he or his advisors have any further information on a matter we stumbled into. Do we need to be announced or something? Beech turns to the other two, "I'm too used to be following along behind mom, at least when I went with her, Her idea of an announcement of arrival was just to walk in, or if the situation called for it, dropping a Party Favor on those whom irritated her."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday August 17th, 2024 11:57:25 PM
Tsak takes a moment to explain to the villagers that the Petals aren't abandoning them, that a few have travelled to see the Duke and the rest will be back aboard the Rose. Once they have news the Petals will share it with the villagers so everyone knows where they stand.
Then he joins Ayotnom, Mak, Panzer and anyone else who wants to having a nice meal on deck with some wine and cider to wash it down.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Sunday August 18th, 2024 10:24:15 PM
Beech wonders if there are any food stands in the area... He looks around, he's seen meat on a stick, various meats wrapped in a flatbread, and fish cooked on a stick as well. Usually each vendor uses a "secret" spice mix, he'd found a couple he liked in Imod City.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday August 19th, 2024 2:27:40 AM
(OOC: So we are not going to Fort Beast yet this was just a descriptor of what Fort Beast has to offer?)
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Monday August 19th, 2024 3:07:14 PM
OOC: So there was a discussion as to what Fort Beast is in reality ... until I get it re-written, we'll use my description, but the next time y'all visit it'll be just the Fort and a small dock/pier
IC: For Beech, Kiwina, and a slightly dazed Georon You appear at your destination. Georon is a little green around the gills from what he just experienced. The guards standing at attention almost jump out of their skins when the three of you just appear. They lower their weapon, and growl, "How did you get in here?. Following Beech's explanation, the guards relax, and the right hand one knocks in a pattern on the door, which opens. Inside standing to one side is one of the Duke's advisors. It happens to be the trade advisor who is reading from a sheet of paper. The door closes behind you and you find an impressive female minotaur, in form fitting plate mail, she's casually leaning on a greatsword. She winks at Beech once the door closes.
The advisor looks up, then back to his paper, and then his head snaps back, You are a member of the Petals correct, two of you in fact. What brings you to my door today gentle sirs?
Beech is already thinking of food, Georon looks like he needs a few stiff drinks, and Kiwina puts on his best face to play diplomat
For everyone else
Prior to leaving the fishing village, which is probably a good thing as several of the "single" ladies have been eyeballing the group and whispering...Tsak explains that the Petals aren't abandoning the villagers, just going to check things out.
As the Rose heads back to the waters, Tsak, grabs Ayotnom, and drags him downstairs with Mak, and Panzer all wander into the hold to make sure everything is still roped down.
Falco remains on deck, wondering about fresh baked breads ...
It's only a few hours thanks to the fan, and the Rose is soon tied off to a pier ... the fan gets some strange looks, but dock rats aren't paid to ask questions. Once on the ground, several secnts hits everyone's noses, fish, seaweed, wet hemp rope, body odor, but over all of that, is the scent of meat over a fire, with rosemary and thyme...
OOC: I had a very weird Friday ... I'll let the Sherriff know
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Monday August 19th, 2024 4:05:44 PM
Mak didn't know what it was with those minotaur women, he'd had a problem with them the first time he visited and just couldn't get past the farm animal vibe they exuded. He grabbed Tsak by the arm and told the ranger. "It's not safe. We need to leave."
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Monday August 19th, 2024 7:15:37 PM
Falco keeps to the crows nest for the few hours it takes to travel. Once they arrive he joins the others.
{ooc: I need to look back I am not sure where we are but don't have another chance to post today.}
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday August 19th, 2024 8:36:47 PM
Kiwina, with the calm authority of a seasoned sailor and diplomat, gives the advisor a respectful bow. His eyes, keen and steady, meet the minister's as he begins to speak. "We bring urgent news from the seas near the fishing village where my companion Georon lives. The other Petals and I have seen signs of pirates lurking in those waters. Their presence is troubling, but even more so are the whispers we've heard of strange occurrences in the isles. Unsettling rumors speak of things that may be tied to these brigands or perhaps something worse."
"We seek information that might help us root out these threats. The safety of the people and the stability of these waters depend on it. With your guidance, we propose to locate these pirates and put an end to their menace."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Monday August 19th, 2024 9:39:37 PM
Beech lets his friend do the talking, looking serious when called for, and smiling or at least not frowning and looking bored most of the rest. "Oh, and there is a presence out in the Sea, that if you are alert enough, and kind enough, it will speak with you. There seems to be a sentient Cloud, his name is Barthoos. He seems to be very young. Almost like a 3 year old playing with wooden blocks, he was starting to understand how strong he is when he went his own way.' Beech will describe a flag to fly if a ship is willing to converse with Barthoos.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Monday August 19th, 2024 10:02:16 PM
OOC Where did we suddenly sail to and how do Beech and Kiwina get to us now? IC Panzer follows his nose and finds a stall where that roasting meat smell is coming from. A few coins later he heads back to the Rose, Meats and some kind of biscuits (hopefully) In hand. Aside from the possibility of Death by Snu-Snu, Panzer had no problems with the advances of the Minotaur's back in the village. Alas duty called, somehow and sent them here, wherever here was. While in the fort Panzer is always armed and armored.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday August 19th, 2024 11:26:07 PM
Ayotnom goes to find the meat vendor and asks, "Do you have any parsely and sage to add to your rosemary and thyme?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday August 20th, 2024 1:19:05 AM
Tsak is a little thrilled to be taking the Rose for a spin behind Kiwina's back. He gives Ramsay the OK to re-stock the Rose at Fort Beast then grabs Mak to head out amongst the people to see whats what. Are there signs that pirates have taken over? What are people talking about in the market place? What do they serve in that tavern over there? Just the usual questions. His plan is to stay the night before heading back to the village where he expects Beech and Kiwina to return from their trip to see the Duke.
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Tuesday August 20th, 2024 5:02:12 PM FOR THE 3 DIPLOMATS The advisor listens to Kiwina's request, and his face pales the longer Kiwina speaks, and even worse when Barthoos is discussed. Georon is standing very still, like a, well, Bull in a pottery store.
"This post if from another fishing village north of here. They too have been plagued by these pirates. I'm assuming that a low, thick fog appeared prior to their attacking. We have sent two vessels out to search for the said pirates, but we've had no news as of yet. As to the rumors, yes. Information from Liontaur Isle, is sparse, but one or more groups is searching for something, some relic from the past. We think they have killed off several farmers, but have no direct proof. I was going to meet with the Duke to see what he advised we do, send help, or what for proof of the rumors. The cloud. I'll have to apologize to the ship captain I had removed from my office last week, he was ranting about a talking cloud. We thought he was drunk, or had been poisoned. We had two guards take him to the house of healing, and I haven't checked back in on him. Maybe I should, with an official apology."
FOR THE REST OF YOU LANDLUBBERS
Paying attention to the conversations around him, Tsak only hears the dock rats, and merchants going about their normal lives. Nothing is amiss in the region. A few people are complaining at the prices of some items are too high to buy, and too low to sell.
In front of one of the dockside taverns is the roasting pit. There are two large, almost elk-sized deer hanging from the metal rods. The tender is a smaller minotaur. He is missing his right horn, looks like it might have been broken off at some point. He has a wooden bucket full of some liquid that he applying each time the deer rotate. When Ayotnom asks about other seasonings the 'ccok' looks at him, "You want extra flavor, that'll cost you extra. What I have is over there on that small table." What is on the table is an assortment of fresh-cut herbs, including the ones Ayotnom asked about.
While Ayotnom is getting his meat, Panzer decides on what section looks the tastiest. When Ayotnom moves on, the cook, cuts the large chunk that Panzer wants. When about "bread stuff" the cook motions down the dock to a small stall with a well-crafted chimney coming out the roof. "You want bread, see Grizelda ... don't let her talk you into a kiss, she likes to use her tongue, won't ever do that again, oh, I, uh, I've said to much. Yah, breads, Grizelda."
Falco, who's been wandering around with Ayotnom and Panzer, notices a figure trying to stay out of sight, as they head into the fort.
Mak, whose happy to be away from "all the single ladies," keeps pace with his friends, and enjoys not being on the ship
OOC: They said something about a mirror that would/could send them back, if Beech isn't able to fold time and space again, I'm sure that spell has some wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff to it
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Tuesday August 20th, 2024 5:55:26 PM "Well, Barthoos isn't with these Pirates of whatever they end up being, he was traveling with us for almost a week while we sailed back from where we ended up and during that time, the fishing ships were attacked. I personally think he could be a worthy ally, but like I said he seems very youthful, even more so than I am myself. If I might make a suggestion, be sure to send someone who has an open mind and a lot of patience to talk to him. And remember the flag I described, I told him those flying it would be willing to talk. As to those doing the attacking, there are many spells which could be used, and some of those spells can kill, but I expect they are taking a couple captives to question and slaughtering the rest, or at least those they can find."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Tuesday August 20th, 2024 6:19:34 PM
Panzer thanks the one horned minotaur and tips him generously for the service and the info. When he has his meat in hand heads down to Grizelda's stall to get some bread.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday August 20th, 2024 10:18:59 PM
Kiwina paraphrases what they were told to make sure he understands it right -- is there a relationship between the pirates and the groups that are searching for a relic?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday August 20th, 2024 10:29:45 PM
Ayotnom has his meat and walks with Panzer to Grizeldas he'll say yes to bread but no to a kiss
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday August 21st, 2024 6:34:13 AM
The smells of the meat gets to Tsak and his great plan for a meal aboard the Rose goes out the window. He too partakes of a couple of roast deer portions and follows Panzer and Ayotnom toward Grizelda (with one eye open to see what trouble he can get poor Mak into).
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet d20+17=36 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2024 9:19:27 AM
Falco keeps his large eyes moving as they walk and he notices the figure following the group. As they pass though a crowd he whispers to Tsak. "Were being watched. Back there, someone is trying to stay out of site and observe us."
He casually checks the area trying to note something of the persons appearance. {Stealth: 36 to be subtle}
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Wednesday August 21st, 2024 3:09:20 PM
Mak did his best to stay out of trouble as he considered his future with the group. The temptation of the meat was great though, so he partook as needed.
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Wednesday August 21st, 2024 8:00:12 PM
Panzer, Ayotnom, Tsak, Falco, and Mak all wander by and purchase some juicy and well seasoned venison. Wanting biscuits or some form of bread, Panzer and party start moving towards Grizelda's bakery, with Ayotnom reminding everyone, "Bread, no kissing.". Falco notices someone following the group, and surreptitiously (holy crap I spelled it right the first time) looks around. He doesn't spot anyone else, but the individual steps in the shadows of a building and fades from view.
For Falco Highlight to display spoiler: {, Based on all y'all have seen, the figure either shadow-stepped somewhere else, blinked somewhere else, or is now invisible. }
Grizelda looks up at the approaching party and smiles. She's an older minotaur, and has her grey hair braided tightly with leather and silver cords. "Well, hello newcomers. Come to see what I've got for sale. I give discounts for kisses..."
Georon, Beech and Kiwina are all "diplomating," explaining about Barthoos and the best way to approach speaking with the young cloud.
Beech also shares his insights into how the pirates may be attacking, and what is happening with the crews of those ships.
Kiwina ponders a connection between the pirates and the new groups in the region
Georon clears his throat and looks at the advisor, "Beggin your pardon lord, but, how many fishing vessels have been attacked ... I've cousins who fish these waters. We meet halfway to trade fish, goods, and gossip."
(Ok, I think I got everything covered)
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Wednesday August 21st, 2024 8:42:51 PM
Kiwina considers that they could find this ship captain, but there's no indication he did more than meet Bartoos -- not a clue about pirates.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday August 21st, 2024 10:39:16 PM
Beech has shared what he knows, so he listens to the replies from what the other two say, and if they have direct orders of immediate need, or if they are to follow their noses into this Pirate stuff.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20-1=8 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2024 10:49:40 PM
Ayotnom says, "I don't kiss and tell and since earning your discount would be both kissing and telling I think I'll just pay full price."
Diplomacy - 8
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday August 22nd, 2024 8:33:22 AM
Tsak raises an eyebrow in amusement at the twinkle in the liontaurs eye, but keeps his mouth shut. He places down a gold piece, more than enough to pay for some bread without any thought of a discount.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet d20+26=40 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2024 9:14:08 AM
Falco keeps his eyes peeled in case anyone seems to be observing the Petals hoping to catch site of them or at least have some idea if they are still there. {Perception: 40 -if there invisible and move about I might have a shot.}
In the bakery Falco taps his pointed beak. "Not much of a kisser with a sharp beak like mine, more then likely I would hurt someone but I would be happy to purchase some cookies if that is possible. It would be good to keep something sweet about." he thinks for a moment. "I wonder if anyone in town could put a Preserving Ruin on a bag for me. It would be nice to be able to keep thing fresh."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+27=43 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2024 10:04:25 AM
Panzer buys his biscuits and at Falco's prompting a batch of wrapped up cookies. He leans in for a kiss from Grizelda, no easy feat since she towers above him, and whispers to her that he needs a pouch of flour too, for....reasons. He pays for his purchases and gives the Minotaur a sly wink as he and the others head off into the crowd. Panzer keeps an eye out for this possibly invisible stalker and if he thinks he spots him, will try to mark him with the bag of flour. ( Panzer has blindfighting if that will help) Perception 43
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday August 22nd, 2024 10:49:34 PM
Kiwina, too, is interested in the answer to Georon's question.
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Thursday August 22nd, 2024 11:13:09 PM
Grizelda laughs at the "Boys" as she wraps up loaves of dark honey wheat bread, flaky biscuits, tasty ginger cookies, and about 3 dozen shortbread cookies. She pouts when Panzer avoids her kiss, but catches his drift on needing it for something else. She smiles at the coins, and reminds the boys, "Discounts for a kiss dearies, tell your friends."
Falco and Panzer Highlight to display spoiler: { So I spent an hour or so looking on the 'net for an answer to my question: does an invisible person cast a shadow? Apparently not. However, you both notice several porters shifting where they are walking as they seem to have bumped into something they couldn't see. The spot is about 50' from Grizeldas stand, behind you and towards the water.}
The advisor goes quiet when Georon poses his question. "I'm not sure. We've gotten reports over the last week of possibly a dozen or more fishing and smaller merchant ships either vanishing, or the wreckage of them floating in the water. I don't have names. Odd thing, while there has been a considerable amount of blood and fire burns, no bodies have been left behind."
OOC: Preserving Rune - is this like a bag of holding, or something to keep like fresh fish, fruits, and vegetables last longer? I know somewhere along the years I've been GM'ing, I found a magical basket that would keep fish alive for up to either 1 or 2 days ... but it might have been from 2E Forgotten Realms
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday August 23rd, 2024 3:11:11 AM
Ayotnom says, "Well if you can't find a preserving rune maybe we could get some Elvish Waybread at some point. I hear it is very filling and lasts a long time."
Tsak looks around for somewhere to lounge whilst he devours his meat and pastries. Whilst doing so he tries to find anyone odd or out of place, he trusts Falco's instincts about a watcher.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Friday August 23rd, 2024 8:12:08 AM
Being kissed by something that had a cows head wasn't really what Mak desired at any point in his life. These minotaurs were a randy bunch, he gathered as he avoided any signs that might show interest.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet d20+26=40 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=19 ; Friday August 23rd, 2024 10:03:42 AM
Falco will quietly say to the others. "Or friend is still following us. I am going to see if I can dispel whatever effect they have on them if you guys want to be ready to give chase. I am kind of making an educated guess to the area."
Falco will watch for the most likely spot and cast 'Greater Dispel Magic {Perception: 40 | Dispel Magic: 19}
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday August 23rd, 2024 10:08:12 AM " OK Falco, I'll be ready." "Can you Haste us Ayotnom? I think I see him, so even if the dispel fails I think I can flour him. If we are hasted we should be able to run him down."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Friday August 23rd, 2024 12:50:05 PM
Kiwina asks the advisor, "Is there a general area that most of these reports come from? Or where most of the vessels are being found?" Kiwina figures they'll have to narrow down where to go based on whatever information they can get.
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Friday August 23rd, 2024 1:19:01 PM
OOC: I asked about the basket/bag of freshness ... and let whoever know on the DM Board that y'all may want to do a Catacombs trip ... if I need to I'll work on the item today ... now, do you want it "Gainfully Clean" or "Arm and Hammered Clean" or scented?
I'll wait a bit to see if anyone else posts - y'all and your perception checks are scary as heck
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday August 23rd, 2024 9:02:31 PM
Beech has a couple ideas about why no corpses being left behind, but stays quiet because of the Fisherman that's with them. "So, you want us to continue looking into this and see if we can end the attacks?"
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Friday August 23rd, 2024 10:52:38 PM
Beech, Georon, and Kiwina. The Advisor listens to Kiwina, and what Georon said, and then looks at Beech as he speaks. You all can almost hear the gears spinning in his head. "There hasn't been a specific region. We've encountered wreckage floating out where the water deepens, and have had larger pieces wash up on shore. I don't know which route would help the Isles more, pirate hunting or looking into these rumors and sightings ..." In lieu of pouring his drink into a glass, he grabs a crystal bottle off the table and takes a long swallow. "I know the Duke was more concerned with Liontaur Isle. What's say we split the difference, give the pirates three days to either run into you, or you them. Whatever information you find, have delivered here. I'll also ask one of the merchants I know about commandeering his ship for a week or two. I know he's hiding two broken-down ballista in his cargo hold. I'll send the ship and some volunteer's out to look as well. How does that sound?"
The Cookie Monsters Tsak, Falco, and Panzer have a very good idea of where the "sneaky one" is. Mak is avoiding looking at any of the females around, concerned about, well, the ladies are known to be, "lonesome."
Falco picks a good spot and banishes the magic in the space where the sneak is. Several things happen. A few dock rats scream as a guy in a heavy cloak with a two-handed sword appears in front of them. A group of "merchants" also scream as their "illusion" of finery vanishes, showing them to be three younger male Minotaurs who were trying to do who knows what.
When the guy with the sword realizes people can see him, he spins and begins crashing into "people" as he gets larger ... like going from 7' to 22' within a space of about 20'. He's moving pretty fast, headed straight for the Ocean waters, lapping at the docks.
OOC: As with many things, I'm assuming that y'all can gauge how fast or slow something is based on the years you've spent adventuring. At full stride this guy moves at 50', as he hits his true size he runs, making his move 100' - which will put him in the water ... unless one of y'all can move that fast that is ... Again, assuming, he's an Ocean Giant ... they're kinda wishy-washy on alignment
For Falco/Ryan Highlight to display spoiler: { I've submitted two different "Preservation" idea to the Black Genie board ... once I hear something, you'll be the first to know. I don't know why no one has mentioned this before. I realize we don't track daily rations, but at what point do PC's run out of food, it's not like there is a McDonald's in the forest, or swamp, or desert...lol }
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday August 23rd, 2024 11:21:07 PM "You must not like this Merchant very much, if you plan on commandeering his ship. Ballista are all well and good against regular Pirates, but I'd assume these are using magic. Ballista will probably prove to be almost useless. Just make sure he knows its dangerous, very dangerous. But if he scares them into moving else where, it might slow down the attacks... If we set a time for reporting in, like say every third day at dawn, here at the Castle, You won't be surprised, and it'll give time for both ends to see if we get more information. And if we miss by more than an hour, we will be most likely in combat. My folding space spell, is rather limited, as in I can only cast it a few times a day, and if we are in combat, I can use that magic power for other tings. I'll also look into some sore of magic where I can at least send a message, even if you can't respond." Kiwina has just heard Beech make about the longest comment he's heard him make, He usually just says a few words, unless he's commenting on his mother....
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday August 24th, 2024 7:27:45 AM
The stranger appears, then disappears nearly as quickly. As the 'man' runs away, somehow getting larger the further away he is, Tsak turns to Falco. Tsak makes no attempt to follow.
Good spot mate, now what the heck do you think he was?
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20=17 ; Saturday August 24th, 2024 4:03:50 PM
Panzer springs and flat out starts to chase the man. He is hoping for a Haste spell to get him a boost in speed but he hopes he can catch and subdue the much larger adversary. As he move his Boots kick in and he gains speed as he starts to fly. ( fighter skills allow me to move full speed in heavy armor, not sure if that applies to flight)/ If he manages to get close he tells the giant, " I want to talk to you, not fight you. Don't make me hurt you." Intimidate 17 Panzer fully intends to follow him into the water, though the giant probably swims faster than he runs.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday August 25th, 2024 10:55:14 PM
Ayotnom casts Fly on himself getting 60 ft flight speed and takes off after the giant guy.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Monday August 26th, 2024 9:14:52 AM
Falco shrugs at Tsak's comment. "That was not what I expected at all, I..... Oh, I guess we are chasing." Falco sees Panzer take off and is caught a little flat footed so it takes a second for him to knock his heels together and take off into the air, giving case.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday August 26th, 2024 7:30:37 PM "I'm sure we can send a message. It might be one way, though. Let's not put your people at risk." Kiwina backs up Beech on this.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday August 26th, 2024 10:50:24 PM
(OOC: Checking in)
Time slows down for Ayotnom as he flies after the fleeing giant
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Monday August 26th, 2024 11:59:26 PM
OOC checking in
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Tuesday August 27th, 2024 12:13:20 AM
Seeing what is decided...
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday August 27th, 2024 12:44:44 AM
Tsak gives a little internal shrug as most of the party, led by Panzer, take off after the big bloke. He figures, in the normal scheme of things, trouble will seek out the Petals. No need to go haring off after it.
He catches Mak's eye and tilts his head toward a pub, then looks out over the water where it disappeared to see what transpires.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+18=31 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+15=19 ; d8+15=21 ; d8+15=20 ; d8+15=19 ; d8+15=22 ; Tuesday August 27th, 2024 8:23:39 AM
Mak pulled out his bow, took aim and fired.
**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment| Darkvision| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-100 Feet |
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Tuesday August 27th, 2024 2:53:51 PM
OOC: I thought I pushed submit ... instead I found our thread open on my desktop ... ugh
The giant turned and ran, quickly. Ayotnom, Panzer, and Falco all take to the air, following the giant. Before it jumps off the end of the pier, Mak sinks an arrow into it's right shoulder as it disappears under the waves.
Tsak motioned towards the closest pub, no name but on a board outside is painted a barmaid with her foot on a keg.
About 100 yards off the pier, the giant stops swimming, and moves up, standing on the water. It's holding the arrow in its hand ... when it sees the three Petals in the air it booms out "Why'd you attack me! Barthos said you were nice!"
The advisor grins as Beech is talking, when he finishes he adds, "Well the merchant in question is my son-in-law. I like to keep him on his toes. I know he adores my daughter, and for some reason she's loved him since they were children. I just like to make sure he is dealing in honest trade, and not slipping anything through." The advisor moves to a side table and lifts the lid. He pulls out a rounded and polished piece of amethyst, about 4" in diameter. He walks to his desk, and pulls a larger sphere from a drawer and taps the two together. "This will last a week. At the end of the week, this will turn to dust. You can use this to contact me. Hold it and think about me, and we will be able to talk. That will save you from overtaxing yourself Sir Beech. Is that agreeable?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Tuesday August 27th, 2024 4:49:32 PM "Well, that'll save a bunch. What time of Day here do you want us to contact you or only if it's an emergency, or we get some solid information? It'll be easier to adjust our timing depending on how far east or west of here that we end up." He'll accept the orb and stash it for now, Beech then looks to the others, "We all set? Who knows what trouble they can cause in a hour or two. I do want to pick up some stuff while we are here before we head back."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20=18 ; Tuesday August 27th, 2024 6:01:08 PM
Panzer is shocked. Somehow he was not the source of this devolving into violence. He hovers and holds up his hands, assuring the giant that he and his friends, at least those present and flying before him had,'t hurt him. " We wanted to talk. Apparently one of our companions got the wrong idea. Falco, could you heal this fellow. Then maybe we could start over. I'm Panzer, these are some of my friends." Diplomacy 18
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday August 27th, 2024 8:14:28 PM
Arrangements having been made to keep in touch with the Minotaurs, Kiwina prepares to return to the others with Beech.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday August 27th, 2024 9:29:03 PM
Ayotnom said, "I didn't attack you. I merely followed after you with the rest of my compatriots. Also you know Barthos? Why didn't you say so in the first place instead of skulking around all suspicous-like? You can understand why Mak would get a little jumpy but I'm sure he wouldn't have taken the shot if he knew you were a friend of Barthos."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday August 28th, 2024 12:47:25 AM
As he looks out over the water Tsak notices some fist waving and gesticulating, but no fire balls being thrown. He wanders down and along the pier to get a better idea of what is going on.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet d20+7=15 ; 7d6=24 ; Wednesday August 28th, 2024 9:42:43 AM
Falco flies closer to the giant. "We do tend to be nice sir but in our line of work having someone lucking about invisibly watching us has generally ended in a fight. If this was a misunderstanding we do apologize and I will gladly heal you up. My name is Falco and I and my companions are happy to chat with a friend of Barthos."
Not wanting to close and to keep things simple he flies closer and channels to heal the wound. {Channel: +24HP}
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) Wednesday August 28th, 2024 10:04:41 AM
The giant didn't die and his friends were still talking, so he grabbed Tsak by the elbow and went into the tavern.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Wednesday August 28th, 2024 6:13:50 PM
Arrangements having been made to keep in touch with the Minotaurs, Kiwina prepares to return to the others with Beech.
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Wednesday August 28th, 2024 7:55:28 PM
Panzer, Falco, and Ayotnom all catch up to the giant, who is displeased at having been shot. He gratefully accepts the healing. This close, the three Petal's can tell he is on the younger side of age.
"Thank you. Here's your friends arrow back. Barthoos, yes, he and I talk a lot, well, several times a week at least. Mother and Father don't like that I sneak out to explore the world, but I get bored at home. Barthoos tells me of things he sees, boats, big fish, other clouds. He told me about you and your fan boat. He said you were worried about other boats. I told him I'd keep an eye out for you. I didn't mean to scare anyone. It's just usually when I walk around people get upset, scream, and run away." He kicks at the water like a child kicking a rock.
************************************** The advisor thinks about communications, "In three days at noon, contact me for an update. If there's an emergency, contact me, and I'll know something is amiss."
Beech, Kiwina, and Georon are then shown to the door as the advisor lifts the bottle on his desk and takes another gulp.
************************************** Tsak and Mak walk into a bar, sounds like a bad joke ... it might be. The place is a dive. The walls are cluttered with debris that is probably meant to be artwork. The barmaids are all wearing pleated dresses like the one on the sign, but they also have daggers sheathed at their waists. They also look tired. The one that spots Mak, fluffs her hair and smiles as she approaches the two. "Goo'day mates. Looking for some drink, or hungry, or need some companionship..." she flutters her eyes at Mak.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday August 28th, 2024 8:58:38 PM "Will do, and thank you." Beech leads the others out, leaving before being asked is best with those you will need to continue working with. "I need to stop at the butchers and buy a few pounds of spices since we are in the "city" If there is anything you need, we are here may as well grab it now."
Various spices for cooking, and a hind 1/4 of a cow plus a bunch of smoked/jerky is what Beech is after, something that is NOT fish.
After both of us and the Captain from the fishing village are ready to go, Beech makes sure they are holding on and says, "Exhale, that way, you'll want to gulp air anyway when we get there, and since you haven't traveled this way often enough, it's best not to eat before casting. No one looks dignified when vomiting. There or Four round trips a week with mom, my stomach is almost cast iron by now, so yes, you do eventually get used to folding space." He then casts as they exhale....
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday August 28th, 2024 10:15:34 PM
Ayotnom says, "Buck up lad. Did you know that we minotaurs are considered to be an Ignoble race like you are? In fact techically all tauric variants are ignoble since the fracturing from 1 taur into 3. I imagine if we the petals were to venture to a part of the wold where taurs weren't so common we'd probably be considered monsters too. We need to establish some sort of signal and get you some sort of disguise that would be recognizable to us without drawing unneeded attention. With a little help from some tradecraft I am sure you'd blend in perfectly."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday August 28th, 2024 10:28:32 PM
Panzer stays on target and questions the giant. " Did Barthoos see something that would lead us to the pirates we are looking for? That would be really helpful. What's your name?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday August 29th, 2024 7:51:56 AM
Tsak considers responding to the barmaid with a big, toothy grin, but shelves the idea and just goes with A couple of ales thanks Maam and a nod of the head. He then has a look around for a table big enough to seat 5 or 6 as he isn't sure whether the other petals will bring the giant back with them or not.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Thursday August 29th, 2024 9:06:18 AM
Falco checks the giant over to make sure there are not further injuries. "I am glad that you and Barthoos talk. I think the life of a cloud could get quite lonely at times so it is good to have a friend. People see you and probably think they are looking at a monster, honestly if I was your size I would probably get the same reaction given my sharp beak."
"Was there anything in particular you were looking for us for or just to meet new people?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday August 29th, 2024 9:35:28 PM
Kiwina follows Beech's instructions, despite having been teleported before with less fanfare.
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Thursday August 29th, 2024 9:43:36 PM
Following their meeting with the Advisor, Beech, Kiwina, and Georon visit the merchant area and pick up something other than fish to eat. Beech gets them all together once the shopping is done, and folds space and time .... Highlight to display spoiler: { What spot are you going to come back to, the ship, or the fishing village?}
Tsak tells the "young" barmaid to bring "ales", and then begins to look the room over. There is one table that would be big enough for the Petal's to gather around ... but the giant would never fit in here as he's 20 plus feet tall. If he could shrink himself down though ....
The young ocean giant seems to have difficulty listening to all three of you at once, but stammers out some replies, "My name, is Cronar. Barthoos calls me Watcher, as I'm always looking up and around, rather than where my feet are going."
Looking up and around, he says, "Barthoos said he saw 5 boats out on the waters. They move in groups. They seem to all stop in one place every night. I swam out to look at it. They are using a coral reef top to gather around. They smell bad, and their boats leak bad stuff into the water. Made me gag."
Then he looks at the three, Falco, Panzer, and Ayotnom, and asks, "How are you floating without wings? Oh, um, I wasn't really looking for you. I saw your boat and wanted to see who else was nice to my friend, and to make sure nothing bad had happened to you."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday August 30th, 2024 12:32:36 AM
Ayotnom says to Cronar, "I cast the flight spell. It allows me to fly for a short period of time. Useful. Going back to these boats of yours. You say they always stop at the same place? Could you mark it on a map or show us where these boats stop? This could be the clue we need to put an end to the piracy problem plaguing the local fishing community"
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday August 30th, 2024 7:28:32 AM
Beech returns the three to the fishing village, because that's where he expects to find "The Rose". He makes sure that Georon is ok. It is about that time he realizes The Rose isn't docked at the wharf. "Neat, gone two hours and get left behind. Maybe they think I can port us back to the boat, but I at least need to know where the Ship is generally to do that. Kiwina, think they left the crystal ball so I can scry their location?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday August 30th, 2024 7:37:51 AM
Tsak sees a table that should fit the petals, grabs his ale off the barmaid and Mak's arm, and makes his way to a seat.
Try to keep your powder dry old man he says quietly to Mak as they settle in to await the rest of the crew and news of their encounter.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) Friday August 30th, 2024 10:23:21 AM
Mak rolled his eyes and laid 50 gold on the table. "Buy everyone a round and here's another 50 for you." he said. "Your offer is tempting, but I'd think you'd want to take that gold and get yourself some rest. You look exhausted."
Mak considered how much he'd destabilize the local economy if paid all the servers a years wage and how the proprietor might view that and thought better of the idea. That gold he'd given the wench would likely be painful enough.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday August 30th, 2024 12:35:51 PM
Panzer nods at the giant. " Thats the information we need. Would you come back to the Rose, our ship and mark that on our maps?" At the question of flying Panzer laughs. " Magic is the bread and butter of an adventurer. Say a dragon decides that if he keeps flying you can't get your knives on him. They always look surprised when you fly after them." He doesn't want to upset the boy, but that foul smell and the noxious leakage from the boats is most likely what the pirates are attacking the ships for, bodies. Their spellcaster might be a necromancer or they work for some kind of necromancer that needs fresh meat. Thus they attack low value targets like fishing boats that have able bodied sailors that they can easily overcome. Bad business, but now they know more and won't be surprised if undead show up when they find the pirates.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Friday August 30th, 2024 6:25:12 PM
Kiwina pulls out a compass and checks it. "The Rose is in that direction," he points north along the coast. "My guess is Fort Beast, since they were talking about it before we left and it's that way. The ship won't be hard to find. But the city's a big place, and who knows what our friends've gotten up to."
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Saturday August 31st, 2024 1:49:01 PM
Beech, Kiwina, and Georon all pop back into the fishing village, only to find that their friends have moved on. Beech wonders if a crystal ball was left, while Ayotnom pulls a compass and determines the direction of the Rose. Georon sees the direction and adds, "Thats the way to Fort Beast"
Tsak and Mak get their drinks, and begin to move to a larger table, while Mak stuns the barmaid twice in just a few seconds by buying everyone in the tavern a round, and then giving her 50 gold. Mak and Tsak can tell she has never seen this much money ever.
Ayotnom, Panzer, and Falco all talk to Cronar. As he has information they need, and they've answered his question about how they are all flying, they three are able to talk him into joining them and their other friends in the tavern. Cronar looks at their size, then his own. He scrunches his eyes closed and then shrinks back down to "normal" size. "I'm glad mother taught me that trick...I can still swim fast though...what's a tavern anyway?
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Saturday August 31st, 2024 7:13:14 PM
Beech asks, "How far is Fort Beast anyways?" If it's not far, flying will be best, Beech already has Overland Flight up... If it's a fair distance, He'll Port the two of them, after he gets a good description...
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Saturday August 31st, 2024 8:30:27 PM (OOC: See email.)
Whatever method Beech chooses for travel, Kiwina feels indisposed afterwards and spends some time on the Rose to recover.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Saturday August 31st, 2024 11:32:55 PM
Panzer heads to the bar.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Sunday September 1st, 2024 12:19:25 AM
Tsak sticks a hand up to wave Panzer over, and then the others when they arrive. Mak's profligate ways will ensure they get fast and friendly service for the rest of the evening. He sits back to see how it unfolds.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday September 1st, 2024 11:38:45 PM
Ayotnom says to Cronar, "That's a neat trick. Glad you can blend in size-wise. At some point we'll have to see about getting you a hat of disguise or something so that you can look like you blend in more"
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday September 2nd, 2024 11:38:06 PM
(OOC: Checking In)
Ayotnom moves with the others to the tavern
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 9:11:20 AM
Falco chuckles as the sea giant shrinks back down to a normal human height. "A tavern is a wonderful place for food drink and company. Come along Cronar and I will get you a nice meal."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 9:33:28 PM " This is Cronar, Mak, you should apologize. He knows where the pirates are holding up at night. I think they have undead among them or are stockpiling bodies for something."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 9:34:48 PM
Beech, if it's only a couple hours travel, casts another Overland Flight on Kiwina, and then heads off. If it's further, He grabs his shoulder, and says, "Hold onto your lunch...." and casts another Greater Teleport, to a spot 8' above the deck of The Rose.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 11:18:19 PM
(OOC: checking in again)
Ayotnom orders a Taur-sized mug of ale at the tavern
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday September 4th, 2024 1:14:11 AM
Tsak nods to the giant who isn't and makes room for him at the table.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) Wednesday September 4th, 2024 8:18:17 AM
Mak has fun in the tavern and attempts to lead the assembled in a rousing bar song as he plays his mandolin.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday September 4th, 2024 10:18:17 AM
Panzer sings along and has a good time.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Wednesday September 4th, 2024 3:13:46 PM
(I sent a couple of emails out Keep posting. Somehow, some way, There will be a post before the end of the day, friends.)
ADM Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday September 4th, 2024 4:46:45 PM
Beech With catlike grace drops to the deck of the Rose, but finds himself alone. Kiwina at the last moment let go of you and mentioned something about needing to stay here. The crew, mostly oblivious to your antics shrug and keep on with their duties. The rest of the Petals are nowhere to be seen. The smell of freshly roasted meat wafts from the docks.
Mak, Tsak, Falco, Panzer and Ayotnom You share a few songs with the revelers at the bar and are generally regarded as 'good guys' because of Mak's purchase of a round for the bar and his skillful(?) playing of the mandolin. Cronar drinks the ale and seems quite happy to have met the Petals. No matter how much you lrt him drink, it does not seem to affect him in any way. He remains stone cold sober.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20=8 ; Wednesday September 4th, 2024 4:52:29 PM
Panzer has not had a chance to revel in quite some time. After drinking a few mugs of beer he is up and about, dancing with any lady in the tavern that will have him. While he doesn't make the best impression, he doesn't seem to step on the hooves of any of the ladies present. Cha roll 8
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday September 4th, 2024 6:13:45 PM
Beech asks the crew, "Any Idea where the others are?"
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Wednesday September 4th, 2024 7:26:10 PM
Falco claps along with the song and joins in with the occasional off time hoot. He is not musically inclined at all but enjoys himself greatly. While they all have a good time he speaks to Cronar. "So your people, are there a lot of you under the waves? I have seen a lot of fantastic things since I started this journey but your people are a new thing to me."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday September 4th, 2024 8:43:54 PM
Beech heads ashore, and as he floats by various bars, he listens for Falco's or Panzer's voice, they are very distinctive compared to any Taur's voice. He thinks to himself, at least we aren't on Liontaur Isle, my look sort of stands out, and most would link the White Liontaur to my Mom without having to think very hard. While most would want favors, but their are a few who would want to take revenge, because they know Aztyr would erase them instantly. a short laugh to himself and he then shakes his head as he realizes just what his mother would do if someone killed him to get even with her.....
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Wednesday September 4th, 2024 9:23:33 PM
[Thanks David - the last couple of days have been hell for me]
Beech & Kiwina ... they pop into existence above the deck of the Rose, a few feet above, but they land softly. Beech asks where the others went. Captain Ramsey tells him, "They went off talking about meat other than fish, something about cookies and warm bread. We did hear some yelling a little while ago from another dock. Best bet, check out the local taverns ... they'll either be tearing the place up, or, dancing and singing and flirting with the barmaidens."
Kiwina takes the opportunity to go below decks, with a possible tummy ache, or the serious need to re-evaluate his life ...
Cronar seems unfazed by the alcohol, although he seems to enjoy a local dark beer over the others. When Falco asks his question, Cronar sputters while taking a drink. "Oh, yes. Our tribe spends most of our time under the water. Myself and some friends enjoy visiting the surface. My mom taught me the shrinking trick. My father doesn't like me showing myself off, he worries that raiders will follow me home. I think he forgets we live more under the waters than above. All of this is new to me. I have only seen the local kind of person, the rest of you and your races are fairly unknown to me."
As Beech moves through the crowd, he hears several dock rats and fisher folk talking about a "dancing badger ... and his friends who can't sing..." He is able to make out where they are, the tavern has no name, just a sigh with a bar maid one leg resting on a keg.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday September 5th, 2024 12:17:30 AM
Ayotnom gets Cronar a minotaur sized mug of the local brew the lad likes then claps him on the back when he finishes it without being impacted
"We ought to enter you in a drinking contest." he says to the giant
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday September 5th, 2024 4:33:46 AM
Tsak shrinks back as much as possible from the lime light. He likes people, but doesn't share Mak and Panzers exuberant extroversion. He keeps his wits about him, slowly sipping his way thru 2 or 3 ales over several hours.
Lets not get too loose people, we have work to do in the coming days.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Thursday September 5th, 2024 9:34:49 AM
Falco nods as Cronar talks. "Well Panzar and I are a bit of an oddity, you don't see many beastfolk around much out here in the Taur Isles. Actually, I use to be a halfling if you know what that is. On one of your adventures I was transformed into what I am now but I do quite like it. Do you mind if I ask how old you are?"
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+7=18 ; d20+2=4 ; Thursday September 5th, 2024 3:52:01 PM
Mak slapped Tsak on the back and tried to make him more attractive to the ladies. So they'd leave him alone. Otherwise he did a fair job with the music, even though his voice wasn't as refined as a bards.
OOC: Perform +7, Roll 18 Stringed Instrument Perform +2, Roll 4 Singing.
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Thursday September 5th, 2024 5:46:16 PM
Cronar's jaw drops when Falco shares his story, "You changed races, was a god involved... oh, I'm still considered a 'kid,' I'm only 15, that's why my parents don't like me hanging out with Barthoos and surface dwellers."
Tsak mentions to his friends that they shouldn't have "too much" fun, as they have work to do soon
Cronar nods his head when Ayotnom brings him a "real-sized" mug of ale. Slamming it back, Cronar grins when Ayotnom mentions a drinking contest, with a wink the young giant adds, "I'm not old enough to be in here in the first place. It is an exciting place though. Why are the women looking at Mak, is it, and why is Tsak trying to curl into a ball?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+6=11 ; Thursday September 5th, 2024 7:20:39 PM
Beech, having entered the bar just as Mak was playing nicely, but was strangling a cat with his singing, tries to help out, by joining in. He's not skilled in singing, but enough songs around the tribes bonfires, boosts his confidence....
Sing, rolled 11
He'll make his way towards the table, but with the number of Taur's in here, makes it hard, even if it is Taur sized.....
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday September 6th, 2024 12:45:41 AM
Ayotnom says to Cronar, "Tsak isn't an extrovert and Mak is trying his hand at being a crooner as some women like that. Still though you could probably win some coin with your ability to be unfazed by drink when you are of age, that is."
Ayotnom double checks with Cronar as to the location where the pirates were found and takes notes on a bar napkin.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday September 6th, 2024 9:12:31 AM
Panzer continues to dance and drink.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday September 6th, 2024 9:19:05 AM
Beech eventually reaches the table and notices a stranger, "Hi there, I'm Beech, Son of Aztyr, and you are?" Since the others are drinking with him, Beech assumes he's a friendly....
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Friday September 6th, 2024 9:36:06 AM "Only, fifteen that is quite a surprise. I can see why you didn't fully understand the dangers of sneaking about like that when folks like us are involved. I suppose having a few drinks is ok, fifteen is old enough to work in many parts of the world. Oh, yes, one of the immortal powers changed my form, the Warper-Sar who is an agent of change in The Wold. I am actually a one f their clerics."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday September 6th, 2024 8:14:02 PM "That's Cronar. He knows stuff we need Beech."
JonS Co-DM - "Fodor's Guide to the Isle's" Friday September 6th, 2024 10:44:07 PM The map
So, once Beech shows up and starts singing with Mak, much to the chagrin of others in the tavern, "the party" seems to come to life. Other sailors join in, singing off key and not singing the same song as others are singing. The bar maids shake there heads, like they have experienced this a lot. They are also seen smacking "roaming" hands, one goes so much to stab one sailor with a thin stiletto to help him understand where he can and where he can't put his hands.
Over the din, Beech is introduced to Cronar, who nods and studies the new arrival. "Your name is Beech, like the sand on the ocean, or the tree that makes good masts? Oh, you want an ale, Ayotnom got me this "taur" sized mug. It's not bad stuff."
Cronar huddles his head with Ayotnom and Panzer, and talks about the location he and Barthoos have seen. [see map, the black circle is the location] "I can try to find Barthoos to see if anything has changed, but my guess is the, pirates, or whatever they are, are still there, as the water is lower than normal for the next few days, and those shoals have a tendency to tear boats open."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Sunday September 8th, 2024 12:22:50 PM
Several of the petals and the newcomer huddle around an improvised map, Mak strangles a cat, and Beech arrives. Tsak is left to wander where Kiwina has gotten to. He keeps his eyes up, making sure the group is not attracting any of the wrong sort of attention from others at the inn.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday September 9th, 2024 1:20:27 AM
Ayotnom says to Cronar, "So what you are saying is if we go after the pirates now we could get the Rose close but couldn't sail it into the shoals without seeing her torn up? So we'd have to somehow find a stealthy approach to the Shoals that doesn't involve using an actual ship?"
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Monday September 9th, 2024 9:37:24 AM
Falco joins the discussion with Ayotnom "Well many of us can fly or swim. I could cast water breathing and we could approach under water, that would certainly be the biggest surprise as i doubt they have the resources for an underwater watch."
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) Monday September 9th, 2024 10:02:03 AM
Mak kept up the music, though his cracking voice told him singing...not today. Meanwhile he looked about for a dart board. Maybe he could hustle a few of the locals.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Monday September 9th, 2024 12:40:59 PM "Like the Tree, I've never pushed mom as to why she chose the name, but things I've heard from her friends, I think she chose it because while strong at the core, the Beech tree is still flexible enough not to shatter at the first strong wind. And remember, I can dimensional port us there, but the larger the traveler, the fewer I can take with me... I think it isn't the number of people, it's the size that limits my ability to fold space." Seeing eyes cross as he tries to describe it, Beech just stops, he likes getting into that type of discussion, but most only want to know what can be done, not how it gets done.... "Oh yeah, I'll bring the Party Favors, as usual."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Monday September 9th, 2024 1:41:57 PM " Good thing we have a collapsible boat. Its is shallower than the rose so we can get into the shallow shoals fine."
JonS Co-DM - "Petals 1, Pirates 0" Monday September 9th, 2024 9:09:04 PM
Ok. In the morning the Petals find that Cronar has left a message with the barkeep, "Thanks for the drinks, I'll see you later."
Captain Ramsey smirks as you all drag yourselves aboard. Ayotnom shares about the tides being low and a chance to strike at the pirates is now.
Beech lost Cronar the night before, following the story of his name, by branching out into his spell that can fold space
Sometime during the night, Kiwina left the Rose. The sailor on duty thought the gentlemen had gone in search of his friends
Ramsey is shown the map. He sets a course to bring the Rose in with the sun behind her, to make it more difficult to be seen ... and has the sharpest eyed sailor at the masthead with a telescope, looking for anything
After a day, the lookout calls out, "I see a dribble of smoke in the distance, about a mile out ... can't make much more than that Captain." Panzer reminds the group about their "folding boat" which could be used to sneak close to the shoals.
Falco reminds his friends that many can swim and fly, and that he can help with breathing under water
Mak realizes in the morning that he is topless, one of the bar maidens "praises" him on his dart throwing ability
Tsak spent much of the night nursing his drink, and keeping an eye on his friends, and the other patrons in the bar.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday September 9th, 2024 11:46:51 PM
Ayotnom says, "Ok so we use the collapsible boat and/or dimensional door and/or flying and/or water breathing and ambush the pirates at low tide. Sounds like a plan. Let's make it happen, cap'n"
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Tuesday September 10th, 2024 1:05:34 AM "Well, the longer we dither about, the more likely they'll spot us. So decide and let's go." Beech has already cast Overland Flight, and is ready for whatever they choose.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday September 10th, 2024 7:08:09 AM I think the first strike should be by air and underwater. We can bring the foldable boat over once the fight is done, before then it would just give us away.
Water breathing would be good for me Tsak says to Falco.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Tuesday September 10th, 2024 9:16:57 AM
As they get ready Falco casts Water Breathing on the party giving each the ability for just shy of four hours. "That should be more then long enough for us to get to the boats. Once were close enough we could dimension door straight onto the boat, at least those that want to. I may go straight from swimming to flying when the time comes." {Taking 10 on swimming gives Falco a 17 so he should be fine swimming.}
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+7=16 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+27=28 ; Tuesday September 10th, 2024 12:18:50 PM
Panzer doesn't need the water breathing spell if it gives the others more time. He plans to use his adamantine blades to cut his way through the hull and hit the pirates from behind. He relays this to the Petals and is ready to slip over the side an assault the ships whenever the others are ready. Swim ( take 10 gives an 18) stealth 16 Knowledge engineering ( to know where to cut ) 12 Perception 28
JonS Co-DM - "Petals 1, Pirates 0" Tuesday September 10th, 2024 10:02:20 PM
I tested positive for covid on Sunday, haven't felt good since ...
Ok, y'all are about 100 yards away from the pirate boats, the two large shoals, and a small piece of land.
There is a bonfire burning, even at 4pm in the afternoon. The Rose is sitting with her back to the sun ... through the telescope, the sharp-eyed sailor can see 10 forms, "Capering or Dancing, Captain." He also reports a building of some kind on the far side of the island?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday September 10th, 2024 11:36:58 PM
Ayotnom says, "I can use my bonded rapier to recast fly. Are we going to attack?"
Ayotnom waits for other petals to start their landing and prepares to cast fly to keep up with the others.
Give me a minute to swim to the boat, it'll probably take a bit longer than for those that fly. Panzer I'll try to follow you over and then be straight in the hole behind you. First the boat, by coordinated surprise, then the dancers, then the building. Everyone got it? Lets go!
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Wednesday September 11th, 2024 9:41:27 AM
DMs, please check your email gentlemen. :) Have a good day everyone!
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday September 11th, 2024 11:05:49 AM "Just wish I could Vanish, never thought I'd be needing it. Anyways, When we see them start responding to the Assault from below, I'll drop a a Black Tentacles on the deck, it should slow them down in responding, giving you a fair shake at getting a foot hold. Beech, has his bow out, the ship's deck is a large target, and being able to cast area effect spells with the bow can help....
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Wednesday September 11th, 2024 11:48:49 AM
Falco follows Tsak underwater as they approach. Once he sees there a five boats he is a bit confused as to the plan. Once the fighting starts he will stick his head above water and get a better view of what is going on.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) Wednesday September 11th, 2024 4:00:14 PM
Mak rummaged through his equipment and found another shirt, donned his armor and readied himself for the coming activity. The waterbreathing would do little good for him so he elected to be part of the flying group, provided an extra spell was available.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday September 11th, 2024 5:45:19 PM
Panzer swims underwater to J/52 and opens a hole in the bottom of the ship large enough to allow entry for the other Petals. ( Do you need damage rolls?)
JonS Co-DM - "Petals 1, Pirates 0" Wednesday September 11th, 2024 6:07:06 PM
Ok, I gotta write up this little scenario ... so a post will either be tonight or tomorrow, depending on how long it takes me to write about whats been going on =)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday September 11th, 2024 11:53:37 PM
(OOC: Checking In)
Ayotnom continues to prepare to use his rapier to recast the fly spell so he can surprise some pirates.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday September 12th, 2024 2:29:25 AM
Tsak tries to keep at least 6 feet under water as he follows Panzer across to a boat. He's not sure what's gonna happen once the fighter makes a big hole in the bottom of it, but he's gonna be more prepared than those in the boat...
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Thursday September 12th, 2024 2:45:59 PM
Beech casts Fly on Mak, "Do me a favor, next Catacombs trip, remind me to buy a Rod." As soon as Beech spots people, on the ship Panzer said was going to be his target, start responding to his assault, Beech shoots an arrow at the deck of the ship, the arrow will be carrying a Black Tentacles spells, so all he needs to do is hit the ship, and spell will go off.... As he pulls back the arrow to release, "Go now, I'll be casting something on each ship to keep them occupied." He shoots and them moves forward, after doing Arcane Archer stuff.
JonS Co-DM - "Petals 1, Pirates 0" Thursday September 12th, 2024 7:20:41 PM
So i've written up a, well, this fun we're having, but haven't heard a "Aye matey, your approved," or a "Walk the plank ya dirty landlubber."
So at this point - I see that Falco, Panzer, and Tsak are all underwater, and Beech, Ayotnom, and Mak are flying ... got it
OOC: No I don't need damage rolls David, Panzer's weapons will cut through these boats like a hot knife through butter =)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday September 13th, 2024 1:52:33 AM
If Panzer meets no resistance in the first ship he turns around and goes to the next Ship and renders it unfloatable.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday September 13th, 2024 2:19:27 AM
Time slows down for Ayotnom as the Petals begin their assault.
(OOC: Checking In)
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|18/13/8/18(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) Friday September 13th, 2024 8:51:49 AM
Mak hovered in the air waiting on his moment as he withdrew an arrow and looked for a target.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Friday September 13th, 2024 9:18:06 AM
Falco travels with Panzer underwater as he cuts a hole in each ship.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday September 13th, 2024 7:18:43 PM
Beech, shooting an arrow at each ship, each arrow will have a Black Tentacles spells imbued, and will move closer each round as well.... (basically a place holder)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday September 13th, 2024 10:38:07 PM
cutting, cutting,cutting
JonS Co-DM - "Petals 1, Pirates 0" Hmmmm, Base Perc check: d20=3 ; d20=3 ; Friday September 13th, 2024 10:51:19 PM
OOC: I haven't heard anything back yet, so, I'm gonna go ahead and blame my old age and blonde hair ... unless Jerry reads this, and then I'm blaming everything on Cayzle
IC: The Petals under the water find that these boats are in rough shape. While "technically" sea worthy, the pirates probably spend more time bailing water than actually sailing. Panzer finds that the wood disintegrates when he applies his blades to them ... Tsak and Falco follow him, and join in on the destruction of the ships ...
In the air, Mak prepares to unleash a volley of arrows should someone look their way.
Beech begins silently launching arrows at the ships, each arrow erupts into a black tentacle, similar in size and shape to that of an octopus ...
None of the pirates seem to notice, including the ones snoring in the ships that the party is destroying
*************************************************************************************** click and snicker
After several minutes of waiting, none of the pirates have noticed the party, that their boats are sinking, or that their friends have been wrapped up in black tentacles ...
Who has noticed are the mass of bodies in what the party can see if a hastily constructed building ... looks like the pirates have used reclaimed ship wood and pieces to build it, and it's held together by copious amounts of rope ... Ayotnom spots a hand waving a piece of shirt from the far side of the "cage"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday September 14th, 2024 1:38:20 AM
Tsak looks up at the hole Panzer has cut in the boat, he looks at Panzer swimming away to cut another hole. He thinks of Beech casting tentacles on the deck. He realises his plan is crap. There's no way he's climbing up into a sinking boat covered in angry tentacles. He decides to swim for the 'island' where the building is. Fixing his gaze on the light from the pirates bonfire he heads toward it, still underwater.
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