RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 13/13/11 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Thursday August 29th, 2024 7:12:33 AM
Kaida raises her hand at the offer of an endure elements spell. She really is developing a dislike for the cold.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 32/36 d20+13=22 ; Thursday August 29th, 2024 10:31:29 AM
Aydi seeing Kaida raise her hand he will cast endure elements when we start our trek down on her, Frit and himself.
Aydi will go around and detect magic at and spot that we find a armor or bodies. As well as look for and items worth holding on to.
OOC Perception 22 Spells used prior to heading down the mountin 3 endure elements
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Thursday August 29th, 2024 4:46:41 PM
Hamlin will also use endure elements to avoid that terrible chilling cold.
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+9=29 ; Thursday August 29th, 2024 4:52:20 PM
Frit had the benefit of endure elements the previous day, so he will let his friends enjoy them now.
"Lucky we, um, didn't join them," he says to Aydi as he helps him search the bones and other remains that Aymar located.
Perception 29 (Nat 20!)
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 Thursday August 29th, 2024 7:21:40 PM
Aymar offers a quick prayer for the deceased. He will then continue his way around the edge. He will see Aydi using magic, "Thats a smart idea." He will then use detect magic as well.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 d20+6=14 ; Thursday August 29th, 2024 7:22:14 PM
{OOC: Percpetion check - 14}
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Thursday August 29th, 2024 7:36:53 PM "Well, we have several ideas about the heart, and none of them are here. Let's go through them in some order", Nora says, happy that there is a way forward.
She puts her chain shirt back on as there shouldn't be more climbing up, only down.
The Peak - DM Cayzle Thursday August 29th, 2024 9:43:26 PM
Nora is glad that there are a few ideas for how the quest goes forward ... Back to Drakesmeade? On to Clan Mountainheart? Or Storm Giant Daniel’s Ice Forge story?
As you consider leaving the warmth of the mountaintop, Kaida is happy to take an endure elements spell.
Aydi casts the spell on Kaida, Frit, and himself.
Hamlin casts endure elements on himself.
Now warm, Aydi begins to circle the mountaintop, looking for the remains of creatures who fell, or were tossed, off the mountain. Specifically, he detects magic, and finds.
Frit joins Aydi, using his keen eyes to look around.
Aymar is inspired by the good idea, and casts detect magic as well as he scouts.
The three seekers, using magic and keen senses, discovers -- in addition to valueless junk -- a magic short sword for a small person (also it is a +1 dagger to a medium person), a magic cloak, and a rotten quiver with a set of magic arrows.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Thursday August 29th, 2024 10:06:58 PM
Nadia after a few moments says "I don't think you all are well versed in Dwarven travel enough to know we can not just walk to Mountainheart without some diplomatic overturns. But seeking over find means... Well it means either we know where it is already, or someone else does. Ingrida, what is the relationship between the two clans?"
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Friday August 30th, 2024 4:10:25 PM "If the heart is what the giant's tale was about, it would really be an epic quest of reconciliation. I have a feeling that it might be it, but I really, really hope I'm wrong. It might mean dangers far beyond what we have faced", Nora think aloud.
When the scouts come back with the magic items, she glances at the arrows. "Poor Ian, left just a moment too soon to get his hands on these. Shame that they're not bolts. Maybe I should try to learn to shoot a bow?"
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Friday August 30th, 2024 5:38:03 PM "I had the same, um, thought, Nora," Frit says looking at the arrows. "He would have put them to good use."
"What kind of overtures?" he asks Nadia. "W-w-what is, um, customary when visiting another clan? "
"We, uh, also shouldn't forget about the orphan. Even if we're not meant to find the heart of the mountain, just seek it, the voice told Ingrida that she needs to hold the orphan in her arms. So, whoever that is, we need to find them."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 32/36 Friday August 30th, 2024 5:54:37 PM
Aydi when he gets back to the group will look at the items that they found. "Um is it ok if I hold on to the dagger for now to use? Also, do you think we should go ahead and start down maybe we can figure out something while we are traveling. There is so much we do not know. Maybe we can work it out or we could always get lucky."
Aydi looks at the arrows and hopes Ian is able to make it safely down.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Friday August 30th, 2024 6:38:19 PM
"I agree we should start traveling down and make our way towards the mountain Heart clan. Perhaps there is a child in need. "Please Frit lead the way"
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 d20+9=16 ; d20+9=24 ; Friday August 30th, 2024 7:43:44 PM
Aymar takes a moment to inspect the items.
"Can anyone use the arrows other then me?" Aymar asks, pretty sure he hasn't seen anyone else using a bow.
"Is there a path to the Mountainheart clan from here? I would assume there would be. It wouldn't make sense to head back to Drakesmeade just to have to double-back." Aymar adds his opinion.
{OOC: Spellcraft 16 check on the Cloak.} {OOC: Spellcraft 24 check on the Arrows.}
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 13/13/11 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Friday August 30th, 2024 9:16:48 PM "Unless relations with the Mountainheart clan aren't great. In which case we should let Drakesmeade know before we go poking the bear"
"Plus the clan won't know where we've gone. We really need some way to keep in touch with them while we're gone"
Kaida has offered her 2 coppers and will happily go with the majority.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Saturday August 31st, 2024 4:41:14 AM Well, typically the only reason the clans meet is either a war, some celebrations on the mountains themselves, or some type of arrangement for a wedding. Like how my father let me come was the chance of a wedding to one of the men of Drakesmeade. Nora, you are a different clan than me, what is your customs?" Nadia answer gave away most what the knew, which was customs changed clan holding to clan holding, And without much more knowledge of the two clans relationships, she was on the dark as everyone else, just maybe less so given the relationship could be bad.
"Also remember many of them are hidden to outsiders. We will be outsiders."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 32/36 Saturday August 31st, 2024 10:47:58 AM Um....how about an adoption would that be something that would work. It would be a joining of clans in a way?" Aydi says
The Peak - DM Cayzle Saturday August 31st, 2024 10:47:58 PM
Nadia asks about what it would take to visit Clan Mountainheart.
Ingrida only knows the basics: Sometimes Clans are enemies, or are at war. Then it is not good to visit. But otherwise, dwarves visit back and forth all the time. Sometimes to seek a husband or a wife, if there is no one you love at home. Sometimes to visit relations, or to trade. Drakesmeande has no dwarf enemies at this time, I think. Visiting should not be too hard?
Nora wonders what the theme of the ice forge quest might be.
She also regrets that arrows are found, not bolts. [OOC: This is not the first time in this DM’s career that plans are made for a PC who happens to go walkabout at an inconvenient time!]
Wise Frit focuses on the orphan, not the rest. Ingrida nods.
Aydi asks to use the dagger.
Hamlin suggests heading to Clan Mountainheart.
But which way is it? Aymar asks. [OOC: Knowledge Geography, maybe? And also OOC: does anyone object to this course of action? Asking for a DM friend who has to finalize the next adventure toot sweet!]
Aymar senses that there are 40 +1 arrows and that the cloak is +1 resistance.
Kaida wonders if they should send word to Drakesmeade before getting to Clan Mountainheart.
[OOC: Your DM really needs a Knowledg Geography or other way to make sense of the idea that you are not just walking around at random.]
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 13/13/11 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Sunday September 1st, 2024 6:44:42 AM
The cloak looks like it would keep a person warm, and maybe even help a little against other elements too. "Would anyone mind if I wore the cloak?" Kaida asks.
She waits to see what the majority think about their next destination.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 d20+1=11 ; Sunday September 1st, 2024 6:00:03 PM
Nora sings a little song, trying to remember the directions. "... and Mountainheart, all in the Scab...". She shakes her head. "That's a bit too vague, don't you agree?"
--------------------- OOC: Bardic knowledge 11 on Geography.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 32/36 d20+6=14 ; Sunday September 1st, 2024 6:05:02 PM "I think I might know how to get there I tried to study the maps as much as I could before we left. (KN Geography 14)" Aydi will get ready to start scouting ahead with Yuki once everyone is ready to leave.
OOC KN Geo 14
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Sunday September 1st, 2024 6:54:02 PM "I agree, Nora," Frit says, looking out over the expansive mountain vista. "Glad Aydi has, um, a good sense of direction."
Frit hoists his pack onto his back and asks Nora and Kaida if there is anything they need help carrying before they set off.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 Monday September 2nd, 2024 12:03:37 PM
Aymar hands the cloak to Kaida, "Here you go" .
Aymar is glad that someone seems confident in their ability to get them to their destination. He prepares to leave as soon as possible. "Make sure Ingirda has a protection spell. Where are we left on resources?"
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Monday September 2nd, 2024 4:21:55 PM "I'll keep Ingrida warm" Nora says and casts her remaining endure spell on Ingrida.
"Hmm, some bards knew this spell that tells you the north... anyone know that?" Nora asks everyone.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Monday September 2nd, 2024 4:39:00 PM
OOC Spells Prepared Cantrips Light Resistance Detect Magic Know Direction
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Monday September 2nd, 2024 4:40:09 PM
After Hearing Nora Aydi says" I might be able to do that." He casts Know Direction
The Peak - DM Cayzle Monday September 2nd, 2024 11:01:02 PM
14 is Drakesmeade. 9 is Forlorn Mountain, where you are right now. 22 is Thistleport, a place you have visited once before. 16 is Clan Mountainheart.
Nadia asks Ingrida about relations between Drakesmeade (aka Clan Blackaxe) and Clan Mountainheart. SHe know that Drakesmeade is pretty much the only big dwarfhold in the western Scab. There are a half dozen or so clanholds in the eastern Scab, and Mountainheart is maybe the closest. Relations are more or less friendly, especially compared to some other holds.
So far Aydi has shown the magic and expertise needed to guide you through mountains. He thinks he has a good handle on how to get you at least to Thistleport, and from there, Mountianheart, if that is your agreed path?
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 10:41:41 AM "I think seeking is the key here. We are seeking something that is found or lost, and the other clan has an idea of it perhaps, but we still need Ingrida to come with us. I think home should be safe enough without us for now, but some word should go back to them. If only we had stopped Ian before he left. But otherwise, let us seek the Mountainheart, and see what the orphan may be." if nothing else was needed, Nadia and Stone would follow to the next place towards wherever the direction thistleport was
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+12=13 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=28 ; Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 11:07:54 AM "I am going to do a little scouting ahead and chexk for any danger this should gove everyone time to get ready" Aydi heads down the path a bit with Yuki checking for danger or signs of people going through here.
OOC Stealth 14 Perception 20 Survival 28
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 12:56:29 PM
Frit nods at Nadia's analysis of the situation. "Home should be safe. Just hope the kids are, um, taking care of each other--or at least are learning to. Any idea of how to send word?"
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 1:48:34 PM "Well, there are spells for that, too, but too difficult for me. The simplest was one that could call an animal to take a note to somewhere." Nora answers, a bit ashamed of her lack of skill.
"Well, we are partway to the Mountainheart clan and closer to the home of Fhorge than in Drakesmeade, so continuing sounds like a good idea. First to Thistleport to do better estimations and resupply?" she suggests.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 4:51:05 PM
"I agree to thistleport so we can rest again and onward to clan mountainheart"
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 13/13/11 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 7:08:45 PM "If we go to Thistleport we could leave a message with the gnomish caravans to take back to Drakesmeade" Kaida suggests.
She drapes the cloak over her shoulders and fastens the clasp.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 8:44:04 PM "Sounds like we have a plan. Lets prepare to depart when Aydi returns." , Aymar says confidently. He will take the time to switch out his regular arrows with the +1 arrows in his quiver.
Downhill - DM Cayzle Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 9:18:38 PM
Nadia suggests moving to Thistleport.
Frit wants to send word home.
Nora suggest that the party can resupply at Thistleport.
Hamlin agrees.
Kaida suggests sending a message from Thistleport. That seems reasonable.
Aymar makes it unanimous, and he fills his quiver with magic arrows.
Aydi scouts ahead to find a path down the other side of Mount Forlorn. He has no problem picking out a goat path, and returns to lead the party downslope.
So long as the weather holds, you should be fine.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Tuesday September 3rd, 2024 9:44:23 PM "You know, I think I might be able to repeat that element spell, but that message spell you mentioned, you said animals could do it? Why not send both?" Nadia mentions as she walks down, trying to remember the teachings to see if she has any other helpful spells. Surely one will be able to help them through the woods as well.
[ooc] there are a few spells that I can get to help, like nature's path, but I think it's from a splat book. Any ruling on spells like that?[/ooc]
Cayzle comments: Sorry, we are core rules only. That said, when we write the module, we take your capabilities into account, and no splat book content should be needed.
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Wednesday September 4th, 2024 8:28:44 PM "Let's hope the trip down is, um, easier than the way up," Frit says, following the goat path that Aydi located. "Would rather not get stuck in another storm like that one." Though, thanks to Aydi's spell, the mountain cold can't touch him, he still shivers at the memory of wind and snow.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+12=32 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+14=24 ; Wednesday September 4th, 2024 9:15:58 PM
With the group heading out Aydi will show them the goat path and continue to range ahead with Yuki for any danger.
OOC Survival 32 Perception 28 Stealth 24
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 Wednesday September 4th, 2024 9:51:33 PM
Aymar will bring up the rear, making sure everyone stays on the path. "I agree Frit, lets hope."
Downhill - DM Cayzle Wednesday September 4th, 2024 10:04:30 PM
The party sets off for Thistleport, walking the goat path Aydi found. The group came to Mount Forlorn from the southwest, and the town you seek to visit is towards the southeast, so this is terrain over which you have not yet travelled.
You see that the landscape becomes remarkable as you head downslope. Erosion has carved out fantastic shapes of stone.
It is a sight of rugged beauty. Towering sandstone pillars, carved by the hands of time and weathered by centuries of wind and water, rise majestically from the valley floor where the snows are still melting, casting long shadows across the landscape.
The air is crisp and invigorating as the last remnants of winter's chill give way to the warmth of early spring. Melting snows trickle down from the surrounding mountains, forming glistening rivulets that meander through the valley, turning the clay into a thick mud that clings to those walking by.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 d20+8=18 ; Wednesday September 4th, 2024 10:39:47 PM
Hamlin in the middle will look out for enemies hiding amidst the rocks. Perception 18.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 13/13/11 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 d20+2=7 ; Thursday September 5th, 2024 6:20:56 AM "Aah. Now this is more like it" Kaida is more than happy to put all that cold behind them. "It's probably safe to say the caravans don't come this way often though"
She'd been hoping they might run into one of the caravans on their way and score a trip to Thistleport.
Kaida keeps her eyes on the ground, looking for that perfect rock. Something smooth, palm sized and easy to hold. She doesn't pay much attention to anything else.
Perception: 7
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Thursday September 5th, 2024 4:42:06 PM
"Truly it looks like few caravans would be willing to pass through this area."
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 d20+6=12 ; Thursday September 5th, 2024 6:00:05 PM
Nora shares Kaida's joy of the better weather. "As if the cold wasn't enough, but you couldn't see a thing in that snow! What's the point in going to see other places if you are blinded all the time? This is so much nicer!"
Nora is more concentrated on the views than on possible dangers. --------------------- OOC: Perception 12
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+9=27 ; Thursday September 5th, 2024 7:47:24 PM
Frits smiles at Nora's comments. "I'm glad to leave the snow b--, to leave the snow. Though Master Thrissa would appreciate that it, um, reminded me to respect my limits. I'm, uh, strong, but not invulnerable. Only a fool confuses the two." He pauses for a moment. "Helpful as that reminder was, you're right, this is, um, much nicer."
He scans the area, looking for danger or points of interest.
OOC Perception 27
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 d20+6=20 ; Thursday September 5th, 2024 7:59:55 PM
Aymar echoes the sentiments of the group, "I could do without seeing snow for a while." However new environments mean new threats.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+12=15 ; d20+12=13 ; Thursday September 5th, 2024 8:31:25 PM "I kind of felt normal in the snow. I enjoyed it a little bit and Yuki felt at home. I will run up and check the path ahead." Aydi says.
OOC Survival 15 Perception 13
Downhill - DM Cayzle Thursday September 5th, 2024 9:53:43 PM
Hamlin, Kaida, Nora, and tries to be alert, seeking out enemies, but sees none.
The two agree that caravans seldom come along this rocky goat path.
Nora and Kaida are both glad to be leaving snow behind. But there are still a few patches, here and there.
Frit agrees, and sees an old faded footprint of a small size person.
Aydi moves ahead to see what is going on, making no effort to be stealthy. He follows the path a bit more, notes the terrain, but sees no creatures aside from a couple small songbirds, bugs, and entirely normal creatures.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 13/13/11 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Friday September 6th, 2024 4:35:32 AM
Kaida steps and hops around the patches of snow. She stops to look at the footprint found by Frit and then hovers her own foot over it to compares size.
"Any idea how long ago it was made? The print that is. Not my shoe" she grins.
She keeps her eyes open for any of these normal creatures and if she can see one nearby she'll see if it's free for a chat.
------------- If any animals nearby Kaida will cast Speak with Animals... Highlight to display spoiler: {"Hi there! Sorry to bother you. Did you see what made this print? I don't suppose they're around here somewhere? Did you happen to see any other creatures at all lately?}
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Friday September 6th, 2024 4:36:49 AM "It's kind of funny, how somewhere in the mountains it's so green, and then others, there's almost no plants? Even though there's water, at least when the snow melts. There's so much variety, and all places beautiful in their own way", Nora chats while walking forward. She hops on a rock, and jumps from rock to rock along their trail. When easy rocks end, she jumps down, then looks back, realizes what she did and blushes a bit. "We used to do that when traveling... when we were kids", she explains.
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Friday September 6th, 2024 4:58:15 PM "I, um, I never really traveled until I left for Drakesmeade," he says in response to Nora. "Not that I can, uh, remember. My mum, she, um, traveled with me when I was a baby. Or, uh, so I've been told. I don't--I, um, can't--remember it." He clears his throat. "What's your favorite place that you've been to?" he asks Nora.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Friday September 6th, 2024 8:11:34 PM
Nadia, the nature lover of the group, says perhaps surprisingly, " How can the natural order be made anew if the memories and joy of youth are not continued to be passed on? Skip all the rocks Nora, one day there may no longer be a rock to skip, but a pebble to throw."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+12=28 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+13=24 ; Friday September 6th, 2024 10:01:31 PM
Aydi continues to range ahead looking for danger.
OOC Perception 28 Survival 13 Stealth 24
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Friday September 6th, 2024 11:31:39 PM
Once back Aydi hears the others. "I really have been all over yet nowhere. I never really took the time to see what was around me. Now since meeting up with you all I finally am taking the time to see the beauty."
Valley - DM Cayzle Saturday September 7th, 2024 2:32:54 PM
Kaida looks at the footprint -- roughly the size of her own, and old, in a patch of dry mud.
She sees nobody.
Kaida talks to a bird, asking about the print. The talkative bird tells her that these are big creatures (compared to a bird), and they can’t fly, but they can hit you from far away, and have no food, and stay away from them, cause they hide in the rocks.
Nora takes in the environment, and wonders how it is that some places are green and overgrown, but other places are dry. She thinks that maybe the clouds hit the mountain on the other side and dump water there. But sometimes clouds rise over the mountain and make floods. Also, there may be hot salt springs around, and lots of wind.
Frit makes conversation as the party travels.
Nadia talks about nature as well, enjoying the beauty of this place.
You are entering a valley, no longer going downhill. Now that you have entered this valley, the air grows colder, the warmth of early spring giving way to a chill in the valley that seeps into their bones. Strange murmurs drift on the wind, barely audible yet undeniably sinister, as if the very rocks themselves were speaking secrets long forgotten.
Aydi ranges ahead, stealthily. Here is what he sees ... lots of rocks, a cliff ahead, and a mesa rising in the farther distance.
Aydi comes back and agrees that the sights here are remarkable.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Sunday September 8th, 2024 4:17:26 PM "We didn't go far either, nearest villages from home, but in rough terrain it took a while. And of course sometimes you had to get food or water a bit away", Nora clarifies that she's not a world traveler.
"Kaida, what did the little bird tell you? Can you now tell what made the footprint?"
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Sunday September 8th, 2024 8:18:41 PM
Kaida explains what the little bird told her. "It said there were things that could hit you from far away, that they have no food, and they hide in the rocks. I hope they don't see us as food"
"But we should be careful around these rocks"
She takes the precaution of casting Mage Armor on herself, Nora and Frit.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 Sunday September 8th, 2024 8:59:33 PM
Aymar adds, "Yes we need to be cautious." He will pull out his bow and an arrow.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+12=32 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+13=28 ; Sunday September 8th, 2024 10:48:41 PM
Aydi hearing what Kaida said will continue to keep a look out for danger. He will also have Yuki use her smell to see if there is any danger is around.
OOC Perception 32 Survival 23 Stealth 23
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+9=28 ; Monday September 9th, 2024 5:34:08 AM "Rough terrain? Sounds like, um, good training for adventuring," Frit says to Nora.
Like the others, Frit is concerned about what Kaida tells the group and he nods at Aydi and Aymar's words and keeps an eye out of danger and thanks Kaida for the protection.
OOC Perception 28
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Monday September 9th, 2024 5:17:42 PM "But it looked like a print of an intelligent creature? Then we should be able to discuss with them. Still, sometimes you are not given the choice of talk. Better to be ready for anything", Nora says, readying her crossbow.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Monday September 9th, 2024 7:01:36 PM
Hamlin taking heed will cast mage armor on himself as well. A little more protection would not be remiss.
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Monday September 9th, 2024 9:03:41 PM “It would be, um, nice if we could avoid the path of violence,” Frit says. “But if they are intelligent that could also make them, uh, more dangerous. I think you’re right that we ought to keep alert and be ready.”
Valley - DM Cayzle Monday September 9th, 2024 9:14:28 PM
NOTE: Aydi wandered forward 1-2 thousand feet ahead and scouted (third picture) and then returned. You have not advanced as a party yet to where he scouted.
Nora asks Kaida about the footprint and what the birdie said.
Kaida explains what she has learned and casts Mage Armor on herself, Nora and Frit.
Aymar takes a cautious approach too and draws his bow.
Aymar adds, "Yes we need to be cautious." He will pull out his bow and an arrow.
Aydi and Yuki look around the party’s current location but they do not find anything to fear.
Frit thanks Kaids and keeps very alert.
Nora talks about diplomacy.
Hamlin casts Mage Armor too.
Nadia is quiet.
You are all standing in the spot you found the footprint.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Tuesday September 10th, 2024 6:24:22 AM
Kaida is ready to play follow the leader. "What's the best way to go?" she asks Aydi "Did you see any trouble or do we continue?"
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Tuesday September 10th, 2024 8:06:54 AM "Let's all head down this way just keep an eye out. I would not be surprised if there were others who can sneak around like I can." Aydi says to the group.
"I didn't really see any danger I just got the feeling that this has been to easy" Aydi says to Kaida.
Aydi will continue to have Yuki keep a nose out for danger.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 d20+6=19 ; Tuesday September 10th, 2024 5:07:23 PM "We have no idea how far they travel, it might be hours before we meet the whatever they are", Nora says but concentrates more on seeing threats as she walks on.
-------------- OOC: Perception 19
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 Tuesday September 10th, 2024 5:48:07 PM
Aymar prompts, "Lets get a move on. We have much ground to cover and shelter to find before dark."
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Tuesday September 10th, 2024 9:11:39 PM
"Well I imagine we won't have to many issues finding shelter. There are alot of rocks"
Aydi suspects that there are sneaky creatures ahead, maybe. He seems to have a hunch that something is up. He (and Yuki) start leading the party forward into the valley.
Nora is keen to move forward, keeping alert.
Aymar agrees.
Hamlin motes that the rocks would provide cover.
You move forward. And when you get to the spot Aydi explored before. You hear two twangs. Arrows fly at Nora and Yuki! Both are flat-footed because they do not see their attackers.
Nora is AC14 flat-footed. The arrow hits AC21 for 5 damage to Nora! Yuki is also AC14 flat-footed. The arrow hits AC21 for 1 damage to Yuki!
If you can make a Perception check vs DC22, you see the enemy. -- If you do, then Highlight to display spoiler: {the enemy is to the southeast, 100 ft away, over difficult terrain. They are small humanoids, under improved cover, AC25 sniping.} -- If you do not make the perception check, you have no idea where the missiles came from.
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+9=15 ; Tuesday September 10th, 2024 10:56:51 PM
Frit sees the arrows strike Nora and Yuki and looks around, but doesn’t see where they came from. He ducks behind one of the rock pillars hoping to use it as cover while he gets his bearings. “Did anyone see w-w-where those came from?”
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+12=25 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2024 9:19:29 AM "GET COVER! They are to the southeast about 100 ft." Aydi yells out.
Aydi draws his shortsword and the +1 dagger.Dagger. and dashes behind a rock for cover Yuki hides behind a rock and starts to growl. She will also sniff to see if there are more then one group.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Wednesday September 11th, 2024 12:51:02 PM
OOC Perception 25
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Wednesday September 11th, 2024 2:25:52 PM
Frit hears Audi’s warning. If he is currently in a good position, he’ll stay put. If not, he’ll dart for cover.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Wednesday September 11th, 2024 4:02:54 PM
Nadia goes for cover, taking her companions advice and trusting they will not steer her or Stone wrong.
"What are they?" She calls out to the group
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 d20+6=19 ; d8+1=7 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2024 6:07:25 PM "I have a pretty good guess of their direction", Nora says, staring at the arrow sticking out of her. She jumps behind a stone, and calls her god: "Kukan pieni parannus!", touches the wound and it closes.
"Somewhere there but can't quite see them..." she says, peeking around the stone.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 d20+6=25 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2024 6:16:24 PM
Aymar looks to the southeast and catches a glimpse of the creatures, "Confirmed, they have cover." He grabs Ingrida and moves them both to cover. He asks, "Do we close the gap and attack or make a run for it?"
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 d20+8=12 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2024 6:59:06 PM
Ooc perception =12
Hamlin dives for cover away from the perceived path of the arrows.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 d20+2=6 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2024 8:11:02 PM
Kaida tries to find the nearest rock to hide behind.
"Hello! We're not here to start a fight. In fact, perhaps we could talk? How does that sound?"
Kaida casts a Silent Image spell to create the illusion of a large stone dome around her, with enough space for the rest of the party to join her should they wish. She doesn't block anyone's line of sight now though.
"The dome is an illusion" she says quietly in dwarven "If you come inside with me perhaps we can use it to move closer to them?"
Valley - DM Cayzle d10=2 ; d10=9 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+7=26 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday September 11th, 2024 10:13:54 PM
Some crouch down and take cover: Frit, Aydi and Yuki, Naeia and Stone, Nora, Aymar, with Ingrida, Hamlin, and Kaida.
Aydi and Aymar see the small creatures with bows hiding behind rocks a ways off.
Nora heals herself behind cover.
Kaida calls out and casts an illusion of a stone hemisphere, hiding herself. She invites others to enter with her, but if you do, you need to make a will save at +4 to see through the illusion. So far only Kaida is within the illusion. (Kaida, the illusion's creator, can see through automatically.)
The two behind cover shoot again, with a +2 to hit those who have not spotted them. An attacker who you cannot see also deprives you of your dexterity bonus to AC. You hear them give sharp piecing whistles.
They shoot at Aydi and Ingrida.
The arrow at Aydi hits AC13, a miss The arrow at Ingrida hits AC26, almost a crit threat, for 5 damage. That pierces Ingrida deeply!
And two more appear and run up, then dive into total cover
Those who have not yet seen the snipers can do so with a DC22 Perception check.
[OOC: Please make sure you keep your HP info up to date in your header!]
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 d20+14=18 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 12:28:59 AM
Nadia stays in cover, but unsure where they exactly are will just stay pinned down. She had nothing for this as all her spells needed her to see
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 d20+2=19 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 12:57:46 AM
Kaida slow moves forward to position herself between Ingrida and the general direction the arrows came from.
----------- Perception: 19
Allies can make a Will Save vs DC15 to see through Kaida's illusion and join her within it. Enemies can make a Will Save vs DC19 if they interact with the illusion
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 d20+8=20 ; d8+4=9 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 5:46:14 PM
20 perception check.
Hamlin is going to run up to ingrida and heal her for 9 damage.
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+9=19 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 5:51:15 PM
Frit doesn’t like that Kaida is heading into danger alone, but he doesn’t know where the shooter are and he’s having a hard time see through her illusion. Rather than blunder ahead—and potentially put everyone in more danger—he stays put.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 d20+6=9 ; d20=18 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 6:13:57 PM
Aymar does his best to track the movements of the enemies. He notices Ingrida once he ducks back down, "Thank you Hamlin for helping her." He sees Kaida moving and agrees with this course of action. He turns to "We are sitting ducks here, we need to close the gap or they will just pick us off." He will spend his action moving 30 feet closer and find a new place to gain cover.
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{OOC: Percpetion 9} {OOC: Stealth 18}
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 d20+6=15 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 8:09:59 PM
Nora peeks around the stone but still doesn't see the enemies.
She hears Kaida, and looks at the direction of the voice, but sees only stone. "Oh no, what were the original stones and what are part illusion? Why didn't I watch more carefully!" she mourns her mistake.
"Well I may as well prepare for combat here, as I have no idea where anyone else is", Nora complains hiding behind the stone. "Taika-ase!" she calls the magic of Flower and touches her crossbow.
---------------- Magic weapon on crossbow, standard action. The move action may well be the ineffective perception.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+13=19 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 8:36:30 PM "I am going to try to sneak around with Yuki and try to flank them. Can someone make a diversion for me?"
OOC Aydi will try to go around and sneak up on them. Stealth 19
Valley - DM Cayzle d20+5=13 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=14 ; Thursday September 12th, 2024 11:13:02 PM
NOTE: The terrain is difficult, so everybody is moving at half speed.
Frit and Nadia stay in cover. Nora too, but she casts a buff on her bah.
Kaida moves with her illusion, concentrating as a standard action and moving as a move action. Across difficult terrain, she makes it 10 ft closer to the group. (How far was she from the group when she cast?)
Hamlin moves to Ingrida and magically removes all damage.
Aymar moves 30 ft closer as a full round move. He is 70 ft from the archers, under cover.
Aydi sneaks around, taking the round to do so. He is in difficult terrain, and (the DM assumes) moving at half speed for stealth. He travels about 15 feet closer. (You can take a +4 for cover to your stealth.) He is 85 feet from the enemy and hidden.
There are four archers sniping now, and you can see them with a DC22 Perception check (if you made it in a past round, you do not have to roll again for the ones you spotted.)
You see another two move up and dive for total cover.
The four now under cover and sniping all shoot at Aymar, since he is moving openly. Aymar's AC is at +4 with cover. They hit ACs 13, 6, 18, and 14 -- all misses.
Next round, six will be sniping.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Friday September 13th, 2024 12:29:41 AM
Kaida stands still but moves the illusion ahead a little more until she's at the back of the 'dome'. She then reaches her hand behind her - through the illusion - to wave at Nora and any allies she can see. "Psst! In here!" It's important to make sure she only does it when the snipers can't see her hand, otherwise that would defeat the purpose of the illusion!
------------ OOC: She would have been probably 20ft from the lead when the party were attacked so middle of the pack? Not sure where that places her, but she's not going to be covering 100ft in this battle. With DM permission, does Kaida waving her having through the rock count as convincing proof of the illusion?
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 d20+14=16 ; Friday September 13th, 2024 2:01:37 AM
Nadia checks again for the snipers, and having still no idea, calls out to the group, "Are we sure we should be doing this? I can't see a Fhorge blessed thing! I swear if these are a trick I will be highly upset. I like nothing about a for I can't see."
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 d20+8=25 ; Friday September 13th, 2024 5:09:03 PM
Hamlin looks for the snipers perception 25. He can see them! Cast Blindness with 140 ft range immediate action focused curse DC 19 fort save or go blind.
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+9=16 ; d20+7=13 ; Friday September 13th, 2024 5:32:41 PM
Frit peaks out from behind the rock formation, but still can’t make out the location of the snipers. He also can’t quite discern Kaida’s illusion, so he stays put.
“I can’t tell where they are, let alone, um, what they are,” he says to Nadia. “Don’t know how long we can be, uh, pinned down like this for. I’m, um, I’m useless like this.”
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+13=24 ; d20+12=22 ; Friday September 13th, 2024 5:52:43 PM
Aydi will continue trying to sneak up to them with Yuki and look to see where they are coming from while doing it.
OOC Stealth 24 Perception 22 Is it 100 ft of rough terrain in total?
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 30/30 Friday September 13th, 2024 6:30:22 PM
Aymar switches his bow for a his sword, realizing that firing his bow would be a losing proposition. He will then move 15 feet up doing his best to keep the attention on himself. Giving everyone else the best chance to close the gap.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 d20+6=19 ; Friday September 13th, 2024 7:13:23 PM
Nora peeks around the stone but still can't figure out where the snipers are.
She starts singing a song: "We were going to Thistleport town, cleric monk bloodwitch and druid, but some snipers stop us from going there, why do they want to take life of mine?"
----------- OOC: Perception still failing with 19. Start inspire courage, +1 attack +1 damage +1 fear save
Valley - DM Cayzle d20+5=15 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=21 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; Saturday September 14th, 2024 7:15:58 AM
Kaida positions herself and her illusion to allow her to motion to friends while maintaining its plausibility. She motions to her friends and whispers for them to join her.
Any PC watching can make a Will save at +8 to see that it is an illusion.
Nadia complains that she cannot see the snipers. Frit feels equally frustrated!
Hamlin spots the snipers and casts Blindness on one of them! The sniper’s save is a 15, so a fail. You hear a cry as the spell takes effect.
Aydi continues sneaking. He manages to thread through the piles of rocks and makes better time. He ends the round 60 ft away.
Aymar breaks cover to move closer to the snipers. He too manages to pick through some spaces between the rocks, rather than over, and ends the round (without cover or stealth) 70 feet from the snipers.
Nora inspires courage. What is the range of the effect?
With Aymar coming closer faster, the snipers focus on him! Six arrows fly, and two hit! Aymar takes 11 damage!
Another two humanoids run up and duck into cover ... Aymar and Aydi only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Goblins?! And you two note that one pair of snipers is closer ... about 40 feet from you both.}
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 d20+15=19 ; d20+6=19 ; Sunday September 15th, 2024 1:19:02 PM "Kaida, Kaida, where are you... There!" Nora finally notices what is an illusion, barely. She starts moving toward the illusion, trying to see the snipers on the way but still can't see them.
"Tell them to stop shooting at us, cleric monk bloodwitch and druid..." she continues her song as she tries to reach the relative safety of the illusion.
------------------------ OOC: Will +7, with extra +8, rolling 4 just makes it. Perception still fails. Sustain inspire courage, +1 attack +1 damage +1 fear save. Inspire courage doesn't have a definitive range, it's just the area of perception. 100 ft is about half the width of a football field, so it should be doable with loud singing. If using perception, DC for hearing details of conversation is 0, +1 per 10 feet. Everyone except Aymar and Kaida can make that with +10 from 100 feet by rolling a 1. Aymar needs only +3 more which might come from situational bonus as Nora is trying to make herself heard, using loud voice. Kaida probably won't use physical attacks.
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+9=10 ; d20+14=32 ; Sunday September 15th, 2024 7:39:43 PM
Frit still isn’t able to see enemy but he is finally makes out Kaida’s illusions. He darts over to her as quickly as he can, given the difficult terrain. “Lead the way,” he says to her.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 25/30 d6=6 ; Sunday September 15th, 2024 9:48:29 PM
Aymar will as quickly as he can to close the gap. He thinks to himself, "The quicker I can engage them, the safer the rest of the team can close the gap."
{OOC: Aymar double moves and uses a swift action to Lay on Hands} {OOC: 6 healing for Lay on Hands (5 uses left)}
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Monday September 16th, 2024 4:36:10 AM
With others now joining her in the 'rock dome', Kaida starts moving in the direction of the enemies but it's going to be slow moving. Only 10ft at a time.
"We need to get both of you in the fight. How fast can you go? I'll keep the illusion over you for protection" she offers to cover Frit and Nora.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+11=14 ; d20=12 ; Monday September 16th, 2024 8:06:34 AM
Aydi looks toward his friends, trying to see how it is going over there and sees the large boulder. (Will save 14) Well, if I can not see it, maybe it is working as a protection for them. Aydi will continue to sneak (Stealth 25) toward the closer group.
OOC Will Save 14 Stealth 25
Jess- Frit -- AC 16/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Monday September 16th, 2024 9:24:15 AM "In this terrain, only, um, about half what I could usually manage," Frit responds.
OOC In difficult terrain, Frit's speed is 20.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Monday September 16th, 2024 5:09:50 PM
Hamlin moves up 15 feet (difficult terrain) and casts Blindness at a different one who's close to the max range of the spell (140 feet). Fort 18 or go blind.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Monday September 16th, 2024 6:51:56 PM "I don't need to get that close if I just could see those snipers", Nora answers Kaida.
Valley - DM Cayzle Monday September 16th, 2024 10:47:58 PM
There is a loud POP of displaced air as a medium size creature appears out of thn air.
"STOP! Stop fighting!" he calls out. The elf is ancient, even for an elf, and wears a deep purple cloak.
"Outlanders! Please lay down arms!"
He is about 20 feet behind the massed goblins, making no effort to hide.
All the goblins stop attacking.
What do you do?
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Tuesday September 17th, 2024 1:29:19 AM "Well we were attacked and were defending ourselves, so I'm not sure we want to lay down our weapons just yet" Kaida holds her position "Not until we have a better idea as to what's going on at least"
Jess- Frit -- AC 20/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Tuesday September 17th, 2024 9:13:27 AM
Frit takes a deep breath and moves out from behind the illusion. "I w--, I will lay down my weapons. To, um, show that we are willing to walk the path of peace. If you are." He unsheaves the kamas that hang from his belt and deftly pulls, laying them on the ground in front of him, with his palms out in front of him. "In the interest of trust, you should know that, um, I fight just as well without my weapons should you and friends choose violence. I mean that not as a threat, but a show of honesty and good faith. My friend is right that, uh, we were attacked and sought only to defend ourselves. You should not fault us for that."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+10=27 ; Tuesday September 17th, 2024 1:25:32 PM
Aydi will put down his short sword and one of his other dagger while trying to Conceal the +1 Dagger. (Sleight of Hand 27) "We didn't want to fight we were just passing through trying to go down the mountain. I think when it came to it we were not the aggressors only defending ourselves. Since we have layed down our weapons you should tell us who you are and why your friends here attacked up without any provocation."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Tuesday September 17th, 2024 1:26:00 PM
OOC Sleight of Hand 27
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Tuesday September 17th, 2024 6:16:24 PM
Nadia looks around and still can not see the snipers, so all she really does is peer over some rocks and looks like a hidden dwarf from the bush village.
" Do you think that elf is friendly? This seems awfully easy. Is it a trick? Can elves do tricks like that?"
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 25/30 d20+4=21 ; Tuesday September 17th, 2024 6:43:06 PM
Aymar will stand up and make a show of sheathing his sword. He will then ask in Elvish, "I am unarmed as asked, are you a friend? If you have been untrue in your word, you will know my wrath."
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{OOC: Sense Motive 21}
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Tuesday September 17th, 2024 9:03:54 PM "Well I was greeted with an arrow", Nora says, pointing at the hole in her coat, "and any attempts at talking were met with more arrows. I still want to do this peacefully, so as long as no more arrows come we can talk."
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Wednesday September 18th, 2024 7:42:33 PM
Hamlin holds up his hands. " Hello we are just passing through we mean no harm"
Valley - DM Cayzle Wednesday September 18th, 2024 9:04:21 PM
Almost all of our heroes make an attempt to interact with the elf.
Nadia stays hidden.
Frit, Aydi, Aymar, and Hamlin put away their weapons. (Well, Aydi palms a dagger just in case!)
The elf looks at you four and is confused for a moment. “No, not you! I meant for my goblins to put away weapons!”
Nora and Kaida are more reserved, but do not attack.
The elf bows to you as the goblins put away their weapons and back away.
“Please, let’s do have a parley. I think we need to apologize to you.”
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Wednesday September 18th, 2024 9:20:28 PM
Nadia is very confused at this sight, and while she does come out of hiding, her and Stone seem really distrustful of this new elf. She hadn't ever met a goblin she liked, but they seemed behaved, so she should give them the benefit of the doubt for now. She does try to let the more tactful members speak though.
Jess- Frit -- AC 20/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+7=25 ; Thursday September 19th, 2024 5:06:51 AM
Frit's brow furrows; he had thought that surely "outlanders" referred to him and his friends. He stands casually beside Aydi and Aymar, but crosses his arms in front of his chest as he tries to get a read on this elf.
OOC Sense Motive: 25
Valley - DM Cayzle Thursday September 19th, 2024 11:11:06 AM
Cayzle Extra: Sorry, missed Aymar's Sense Motive roll.
Aymar, you get a hunch that this elf is really quite old, maybe a little shaky, but sincere. Of course, if his Bluff beats your Sense Motive, it could be a lie.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 d20+12=31 ; d20+12=28 ; d3=2 ; d3=2 ; d20+7=10 ; Thursday September 19th, 2024 2:32:33 PM
Aydi will look around and see if the goblins are putting away their weapons as well as see if there were more then the six of them. (Perception 31) "Why did it seem that your goblins were set up and ready to attack us. It seemed like there is much more to the story and I think we need some answers and maybe some healing." Aydi says while gaging the elf's response.
OOC Perception 31 Survival 28 Sense Motive 10
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Thursday September 19th, 2024 2:32:52 PM
Ignore the d3 rolls
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Thursday September 19th, 2024 4:29:37 PM "That sounds acceptable... and I am interested in why you are here and why so eager to attack? Has there been some bad experiences from someone?" Nora cautiously starts to discuss.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Thursday September 19th, 2024 6:04:25 PM
"Don't worry about about your friends the Blindness will go away"
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 25/30 Thursday September 19th, 2024 7:56:18 PM
Aymar shows similar respect and bows in response, in Elvish, "We appreciate the apology but would also appreciate an explanation." He will begin walking towards the Old Elf.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Thursday September 19th, 2024 8:05:50 PM
Kaida drops the illusion as a show of good faith. She checks on Ingrida to see how her wounds are.
Valley - DM Cayzle Thursday September 19th, 2024 11:53:10 PM
Nadia emerges quietly but remains on alert.
Frit, like Aymar, gets the sense that this very ancient elf is a bit creaky, maybe a bit muddled, but sincere in what he is saying.
Aydi sees that the goblins are putting away their weapons and standing down. Two older goblin, one of each gender, by their dress, stand next to him and reach out to hold his hands.
Aydi asks why the party was attacked.
“We never get visitors from over there ...” he gestures toward the Forlorn Mountain. “But we do get orcs and giant-kin. So our guards here just assumed you were enemies, I deduce.”
He bends down and whispers to the two goblins next to him. He gets a whispered response (in goblin) and nods. “Yes, that was it.”
Nora asks why the goblins were so eager to attack. The elder elf shrugs and answers, “When you are little in a big world, attacking with surprise is sometimes the only edge you have.”
Hamlin reassures about the Blindness spell. The elf bows and says something in goblin, probably just repeating what Hamlin said.
Aymar wants an explanation; hopefully the elf’s words so far are good enough. If not, ask any other questions you wish. He seems happy to answer.
Kaida ends her spell and checks on the injured. Nothing serious, she thinks.
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Friday September 20th, 2024 8:45:08 AM "I have one more question. Who are you and how long have you been up here?" Aydi asks. He is still a little bit on edge.
Jess- Frit -- AC 20/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+9=19 ; Friday September 20th, 2024 4:37:02 PM
The elf seems sincere, so Frit waits for him to respond to his friends' questions. They need to come up with some way to covertly signal to each other if someone seems trustworthy or not, he thinks to himself, making a mental note to bring that up to the rest of the group at some point.
He keeps an eye out for any other signs of danger.
Perception 19
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Friday September 20th, 2024 5:15:41 PM
"Sir my name is Hamlin and if possible I would have yours. I'm curious as a fellow elf how you came to be in the company of goblins? It's an odd alliance by my understanding"
Hamlin keeps his body language non threatening.
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Friday September 20th, 2024 5:49:13 PM
Nora looks around the team, and shrugs. "Well, different people can work together. Maybe the question could be is it just you, and if, why? And why do you call them 'your' goblins? Honestly, I would be less surprised if you had a more mixed group."
"Anyway, our original business was just to get to Thistleport and then onward to, well, we had several choices, so somewhere. But actually now I would be interested to hear more about your story here, and what do you want, and if there might be something more we could offer you."
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 Saturday September 21st, 2024 10:47:52 AM
Kaida used to be so trusting of people. It all stopped though when she got punched in the face by a 'goblin'. It's left her a little uncomfortable with the current situation.
"How far is it to Thistleport from here anyway?" She has a fair idea, but the question is meant more to give the indication that the party might not be staying long here for a chat.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Saturday September 21st, 2024 1:30:21 PM "Are there any good plants around here? How do you survive these lands?" Nadia asks hoping for some sort of food solution to the party's travels.
Valley - DM Cayzle Saturday September 21st, 2024 6:02:20 PM
“Who are you,” asks Aydi, “and how long have you been up here?"
The elf says his name is Finwe. And he has been here for many lives of your people.
Frit listens and keeps alert.
Hamlin asks how an elf came to be in the company of goblins.
Finwe smiles. “Oh, it is a philosophical project, you see. My goal is to instill in these folk a sense of purpose and nobility. Why can’t goblins join the so-called “noble races”?
He expounds on this topic, and clearly it is dear to his heart. In fact, he talks about it overlong, until one of the goblins squeezes his hand. “Just like an elf, am I, going on so.”
Nora wonders why there are not more elves.
“Well, it is a life of some privation I have chosem, I suppose. And few elves share my devotion and commitment to philosophical principal.”
Nora asks to learn more.
Kaida asks how far it is to Thistleport.
Nadia asks about local flora and survival tips.
Finwe delays his answers. “Where are our manners? Our hospitality, such as it is. Please, my new friends, will you join us for a humble repast and conversation? I would like to welcome you to Hoodoo Dal.”
|If you accept, he explains that the tall rock formations are called hoodoos, and “dal” means “valley” in Goblin.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Sunday September 22nd, 2024 8:42:45 PM "I am unsure if we and goblins eat similar things. I am sure they will tell you that me and their kind tend to eat each other. However, noble actions are what make one noble, so if they manage to be so, then we have a duty to accept them. Nature changes as the seasons do, perhaps a new season is on the horizon, and this is the changing of the leaves."
Jess- Frit -- AC 20/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Sunday September 22nd, 2024 10:05:56 PM
Frit listens carefully to Finwe, and Nadia’s response. “I’m afraid that, um, unfortunately, many will not be so quick to accept those who are different from them. They can be, uh, unkind,” he says softly. “Still, sir, I w—, I wish you good luck in your endeavor and that you for your hospitality.”
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Monday September 23rd, 2024 12:21:10 PM "I think we could come with you if everyone agrees. Aydi says.
Aydi let's the concealed dagger drop into his hand showing that he has earned a little more trust.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 25/30 Monday September 23rd, 2024 2:50:16 PM
Aymar gains respect for this elf, "Your endevour is comendable. I have spent too many years killing those would deem less so. I accept your hospitality."
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Monday September 23rd, 2024 5:12:01 PM
Nora shrugs. "Well, it would be nice to chat and see how you live here. It's not the most hospitable of places. And I've always said that talking is better than fighting."
Nora follows the elf where he leads them.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Monday September 23rd, 2024 5:12:01 PM
"Of course I do so love history and so forth so I want to hear the entire story"
Finwe - DM Cayzle Monday September 23rd, 2024 10:04:19 PM
Nadia worries about the food but thinks that maybe accepting this hospitality would be right. We shall see that her gustatory reservations are not exactly unfounded!
Frit thanks the elf for his hospitality, and he bows.
Aydi, Aymar, Nora, and Hamlin all agree -- and no one obects.
As the elf (attended by his goblin friends, who support him when his frail steps when they seem like they may falter) leads you deeper into the valley.
The odd hoodoos are beautiful and weird, unlike anything you have seen before. [OOC: The rock formations here are directly inspired by Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, visited by DM SteveM before we wrote this module.]
Closer to the jutting walls of the valley, you see caves and signs of occupation. But the elf stops short of that. He gestures, and you see that you have entered a small natural amphitheatre. At the center is a rock formation that serves as a chair, and smaller ones around that.
“I use this place for stories, songs, and other lessons,” Finwe explains. “Please sit.”
Goblins hurry about, preparing food. You are offered simple fare: flatcakes cooked on hot stones, fresh dandelion and other greens, clean water flavored with crushed berries. “For a round diet, we eat bugs, scorpions, and spiders, but nothing with a backbone,” Finwe says, smiling, “But we won’t serve that to you folks.”
Some of the goblins sitting nearby have bowls of what looks like fried crickets.
“First, have you any questions of me? My lore is old and wide, beyond this valley, so please let me start our amends with information. Though I think that is not enough to make up for an unprovoked attack.”
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Tuesday September 24th, 2024 6:01:22 AM
[ooc: Everytime I see hoodoo I keep thinking I need to get my haunt blue out and ask the priest to bless the cornerstones. I love it.]
Nadia take some of everything, clearly no stranger to the simple fare, her outside nature clearly showing here. She takes a moment before asking "While the others may object, a nice cooked scorpion is a nice crunch, but a good spider? Now that brings back some horrors we recently had."
Jess- Frit -- AC 20/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Tuesday September 24th, 2024 10:30:10 AM
Frit turns a darker shade of green at all this talk of spiders. "No, um, no spiders for m-m-me," he says. "I don't, I'm not... just no spiders. Like Nadia said, some, um, bad memories."
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Tuesday September 24th, 2024 7:53:39 PM
"I'll try the crickets. " Hamlin says as he takes a munch on them. "We are on our way to find the mountainheart clan. Perhaps you know a shortcut?"
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Tuesday September 24th, 2024 8:37:30 PM
Aydi listens to Hamlins question. "I think I might have a spider to add a little bit of vengeance to what happened to them. Also is there any other dangers we should look out for?
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Tuesday September 24th, 2024 8:53:26 PM
Nora takes a flatcake with some green on top. "I had enough excitement already for today, bread is fine..." she says as she listens to the others talking about eating bugs.
"Oh! Before I forget again! Do you know any other Heart of the Mountain, except the clan? Or about something called the Ice Forge?" she asks when prompted by the elf.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 25/30 Tuesday September 24th, 2024 9:02:23 PM
Aymar is intrigued by the local fare. "I'd give the scorpion a try."
"We were recently at Domi's altar at the top of the mountain. Have you ever been there?"
Finwe - DM Cayzle Tuesday September 24th, 2024 11:07:06 PM
Nadia asks, "While the others may object, a nice cooked scorpion is a nice crunch, but a good spider? Now that brings back some horrors we recently had."
Frit, has no question.
Hamlin actually asks for something that the elf knows! "We are on our way to find the Mountainheart Clan,” Hamlin asks. “Perhaps you know a shortcut?"
“Yes, of course,” says Finwe, delighted to be of service. “The fastest way is through Thistleport, because there is a road from there to Clan Mountainheart, and any other way is cross-country, with difficult going.”
“Assuming you are not flying.”
Aydi asks, “Are there any other dangers we should look out for?”
“Giants, especially frost giants, are a huge danger. You mayt want to seek a caravan for safety in numbers,” says the old elf. “And other creatures that employ magical cold.”
Nora asks about the Ice Forge.
“Not many know about that,” Finwe says, “But there is much to know nonetheless. In fact, it was I myself, in my careless youth, who quested for the artifact!” Turns out, Finwe and fellow adventurers stole the Ice Forge from the frost giants long ago. The giants caught up to them outside the valley, and there was a battle in which most of the elves were killed. Finwe survived, and so did a couple of friends. The giants think the ice forge is here in Hoodoo Valley. Finwe keeps the defenses going mostly so the giants continue looking here. “But I do not have it. It was lost in that battle of old.”
Aymar asks about the top of Forlorn Mountain. “Have I been there?” he echoes the question. “No, it is a dwarfish holy place, and I have not felt the need to intrude.”
He looks to Ingrida, who has been very quiet. “I sense that there is more to your tale. May I ask you why you were a-wander in our back yard? And what your goals are? Perhaps I can help?”
Jess- Frit -- AC 20/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 d20+8=26 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2024 5:41:23 PM "You found the forge? And, um, took it?" Frit asks. "What, uh, what is it? I mean, um, what does it look like? And, uh, if you don't mind my asking, sir, how, um, how long ago was that."
Frit attempts to tell if the elf is being truthful, or if the story of the forge is a tall tale for gullible travelers.
Sense Motive 26
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Wednesday September 25th, 2024 6:37:03 PM
Hamlin considers for a moment and decides to be honest. " We are on a holy quest from Duma. We are to seek the clan out and aid in some way. Duma was not clear on the how of this"
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Wednesday September 25th, 2024 7:39:27 PM
Nora continues about the Ice Forge, adding to Frit's questions: "Lost, how, taken or broken or what? If the giants took it, they wouldn't still be looking for it here, would they? Or is it different giants?"
"Domi told to find the Mountain Heart. But that's annoyingly vague, as it can mean too many things around here", she explains the mission a bit.
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 25/30 Wednesday September 25th, 2024 9:11:04 PM
Aymar enjoys, or tries to enjoy the food that is on offer. He asks Finwe, "Why goblins? If I were trying to fight off giants, something stronger or bigger would surely be a better option."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Wednesday September 25th, 2024 9:12:25 PM "With our friend Ingrida she is on a personal quest of redemption. It is a story that is best told by her. We are only her protectors. It feels like when it comes to our mission to protect her, it feels like we are more on a mission to protect our home and everyone around it. So any info on the forge we would appreciate it." Aydi says.
Finwe - DM Cayzle Wednesday September 25th, 2024 10:01:05 PM
Aymar asks why Finwe has focused on goblins. “If I were trying to fight off giants, something stronger or bigger would surely be a better option."
Finwe explains that he lives with the goblins not for their warrior strength, but to guide them towards nobility. “I think goblins can be a noble race.”
Aydi and Frit ask for details about the Forge. “Well, it was a long time ago,” Finwe says, “when I was young, lo these five centuries gone by, I suppose. But I recall it was an anvil made of ice, but it would not melt, no matter the heat applied.”
So far as Frit can tell, the elf is sincere, if a little unsure himself.
Nora asks for details about how it was lost. “Stolen right out from under our noses,” Finwe says. “Never found out who or what was the thief.”
Hamlin explains that the party is on a holy quest. But the party is a little shaky on the details Nora adds, "Domi told to find the Mountain Heart. But that's annoyingly vague”.
Aydi explains that the party is escorting Ingrida. The quest revolves around her.
Finwe offers guidance on the quest. “I can offer some insight, maybe.” He takes a deck of cards from his pocket and shuffles. “Miss,” he asks Ingrida, “would you like me to tell your fortune?”
Ingrida looks to you all for advice.
Spencer Holloway Nadia Silvershield AC 19/13/15 HP 35/35 Thursday September 26th, 2024 7:55:53 AM
Nadia took her time after this to respond, letting the others guide some. They knew better the questions better than her, given her faith did lay elsewhere. Domi or not, Fhorge was someone who was involved, whether or not it was directly.
"The future is a powerful thing to see and know, and I would bet it is not always anvil solid. But if the quest and the anvil are the same, then I would guess the person for the theft.... Is someone who needs help. So knowing who may need help is important. Any guidance that way is good."
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Thursday September 26th, 2024 4:29:03 PM "Well I guess fortune telling couldn't hurt? And even if it could, Domi admires courage so it would be acceptable? There was something about not liking insecurity, but it's more for situations where you know the options but don't dare to take a good one, and not when you just don't know what to do?" Nora guesses about religious edicts.
Jess- Frit -- AC 20/15/13 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/43 Thursday September 26th, 2024 5:52:43 PM “Knowing one’s future, once you hear it, it can’t be, uh, unlearned. It is, um, terrible gift and a beautiful burden. I think it might take as much courage to accept as to refuse and f—, to confront what is to come without warnings. I think that, um, all you can do is what feels right in your heart.”
Dominik - Aymar Shakhtar -- AC 20/16/17 -- CMD 21 -- HP 25/30 Thursday September 26th, 2024 6:56:31 PM
Aymar looks at Finwe and then at Ingrida, "He seems wise and trustworthy. Plus, we can use all the information we can get at this point."
StephenT - Aydi Alzila -- AC 19/16/16 -- CMD 18 -- HP 36/36 Thursday September 26th, 2024 7:45:53 PM "I know the future can be scary to think about. I feel the same way. This is a decision you should make what ever you decide Ingrida I am pretty sure we will be behind that decision. The knowledge of what that is said is not allways as it would appear it could sound like a horrible gate in one perspective, but when it happens it is a time of great joy. So what is told to you is just a guide for your future you are still in control of your fate." Aydi will say to Ingrida.
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 Thursday September 26th, 2024 8:45:06 PM
Hamlin shrugs and looks a Ingrida. " This is most auspicious. Luck is the domain of Wardd so this could be amazing guidance.
RobC - Kaida Shadowplay -- AC 17/13/15 -- CMD 12 -- HP 32/32 d20+2=8 ; d20+2=13 ; Friday September 27th, 2024 1:53:40 AM
Kaida is also a follower of Wardd and has a few thoughts on this. Fate isn't really something she believes in, so isn't quite sure what to make of predicting the future through cards. Then again, Wardd could be the reason for this encounter which means it's lucky they found Finwe and receive his guidance.
She smiles and is quite happy to take things as they come.
Kaida tries to get a close look at the cards that Finwe is using. Is it a standard deck of cards, a tarot deck, something with religious or high woldian symbols? She's quite interested in the process that's going to be used.
------------ Perception: 8 Profession Gambler: 13 (in case it helps her see any tricks with the cards)
Hamlin Vashtel (Brent Adams) -- AC 13/13/10 -- CMD 13 -- HP 19/19 d20+8=12 ; Friday September 27th, 2024 5:17:52 PM
Hamlin will also take a closer look at the cards. Perc 12
MM - Eleonora Deepmine -- AC 14 (with armor 18) -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Friday September 27th, 2024 6:03:27 PM "But is it really the one future, clear and defined, that it shows? If I saw something like that, I'd do the opposite just to show that I can. Or maybe not if it was good? Does it take that into accord? Does it already know whether the fortune telling is chosen or not? Oh, this is too confusing", Nora gets lost in her overanalysis.
Finwe - DM Cayzle Friday September 27th, 2024 8:23:24 PM
Finwe nods and taps a deck of cards, unfamiliar to you. He asks Ingrida to draw three cards.
The First Card ... ”This is What Covers You.” he says. The card shows a drawing of a motherly dwarf, hands clasped in prayer. The figure has a clear resemblance to Ingrida. He says, “This is your wellspring, source of energy, driving power.”
The Second Card ... ”This is What Crosses You.” The card shows a merchant wagon. “That is what’s helping or hindering you.”
The Third Card ... ”This is What Crowns You.” The card shows a strange sigul, a hammer and anchor surrounded by a wagon wheel. “This is a direction for you to take, the way to deal with what crosses you.”
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